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BRESCIA HOUSE SCHOOL

BRESCIA BEARS inviting atmosphere, promoting well-
being, creativity, and a natural
curiosity as the catalyst for
EMBARKING ON A JOURNEY investigation. At Brescia Bears, we
acknowledge the interconnected
OF CURIOSITY AND WONDER
nature of childhood growth and
development and have created spaces
which invite activities to support
fter months of preparation holistic development. The garden,
A House School opened its designed for exploration and
and careful planning, Brescia
cultivation, serves as an outdoor
doors to Brescia Bears in
classroom offering a hands-on
January 2024.
experience with nature, aligning with
Welcoming boys and girls aged 3 to 5 values of stewardship and reverence
years, Brescia Bears is more than just for creation. Sandpits, balancing paths,
an early learning centre; it is an swings, a climbing deck with slides,
immersive experience inspired by the mud paths, bike tracks, building
Reggio Emilia philosophy and the Open rooms, flooded with natural light, create rockeries, climbing walls, an outdoor
ethos and values of an Ursuline an inviting atmosphere. kitchen and a play hut are all designed
school. to encourage all aspects of physical
At Brescia Bears, there is respect for and emotional development through
At Brescia Bears we cherish the children as individuals with their own play. The interactive kitchen space
uniqueness of each child, and we strengths, and potential. We encourage offers the joy of culinary exploration.
recognise and nurture the diverse collaboration and communication, The parent lounge and coffee shop
ways children learn, explore, and nurturing social skills as children work provide welcoming spaces for parents
express themselves. In the Ursuline together and share ideas on long-term to connect, share experiences, and
tradition, we are dedicated to projects inspired by their interests, and enjoy a moment of relaxation,
fostering an environment where love, designed to encourage critical thinking, embodying our values of family and
respect, and community thrive. Our problem-solving, and research skills. community care. We look forward to a
approach aligns seamlessly with the Our emergent curriculum of wonderful foundation year at Brescia
Reggio Emilia philosophy, creating intentionally designed learning Bears, where the spirit of inquiry finds
spaces where ideas are shared, critical experiences is based on the expression in every nook designed for
thinking is supported, and listening, observations of children's interests and exploration and connection.
dialogue, and questioning become needs. Our teachers document and
collaborative tools for relationship- capture learning experiences through Satisfy your curiosity; come and visit;
building and problem-solving in various media making children's immerse yourself in our creative and
diverse situations. We champion learning visible to parents. We value purposefully designed teaching and
child-centred learning where children strong partnerships between parents learning environment. We look forward
are seen as active and capable and teachers and active parent to sharing our space with you! Contact
learners, whose interests, curiosity, involvement is fostered. An aesthetic admissions@brescia.co.za to request
and unique perspectives guide their learning environment is considered the an invitation to visit.
educational experiences. ‘third teacher’ and our open rooms,
flooded with natural light, create an Contributors: Robyn Jakins and Deborah
Zambon - Brescia House School

Grade 000 - 12
admissions@brescia.co.za

Left: The garden, designed for exploration and
cultivation, serves as an outdoor classroom