Here at Milnerton Pre-Primary School we facilitate a balanced play-based learning approach combined with multi-sensory experiences. We support that play challenges children’s thinking.  During play, children use all their senses, convey their thoughts and emotions, explore their environment and connect.  Through holistic learning our children are encouraged to discover, question and discuss.

Gr 000

Penguin Class

Age 3-4 Years

Our littlies in the Penguin Class follow our Pre-Early Childhood Development (ECD) Preschool Programme.

The class teacher and assistant teacher understand that at this age children develop a greater independence of self, however, still have a strong need for one-on-one affection and attention. For this purpose our Penguin Class is fewer in number, thereby securing a more intimate learning environment.

Pre-Gr R

Blue and Yellow Classes

Age 4-5 Years

Our Pre-Gr R classrooms follow our Pre-Early Childhood Development (ECD) Preschool Programme. Classrooms are equipped with age-appropriate educational games and apparatus. Activities are carefully planned to ensure each child is engaged and enjoys their learning experiences.

Gr R: Reception Year

Green and Red Classes

Age 5-6 Years

Our Grade R (Reception year) children are encouraged to find independence within the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), laid out by the Western Cape Education Department. Teachers provide an engaging and enriching learning environment for children to create, grow and learn to ensure they progress into formal schooling successfully.

Our Grade R Classes follow CAPS whereby they acquire and apply knowledge and skills in ways that are meaningful to their own lives. Within our Grade R classrooms many opportunities are created for conversations, sharing of ideas, problem solving and relationship development. Lesson plans are based on weekly topics and prepared to include, explore and support all learning areas, including literacy, math, life skills, creative arts and physical development and more. Teachers employ a variety of teaching strategies in the classroom. The key element being the quality of child engagement and the opportunities provided for feedback between the child and teacher, to guide the next learning steps ensuring school readiness is achieved.

At MPPS we appreciate that learning takes time and is different for every child. We understand that children within this age group learn best through first-hand experiences and whereby our littlies “learn by doing” and reflecting.