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Land of Oz Nursery School

to launch Grade R

and of Oz, a well-known and beloved “Education of young children is my life’s work. I believe passionately that these years cannot be
Nursery School for children aged overemphasised as the foundation of a strong character, the building of a positive attitude to
L12 months to 6 years with campuses learning, and the development of a kind soul. I’m committed to journeying with staff and parents
in Fourways and Chartwell, will launch a to ensure that Land of Oz remains true to its long history of established traditions and Christian
Grade R class at its Chartwell campus in 2022. values,” she says.

Land of Oz is 34 years old and has become an There is a desperate need for more Grade R offerings in the area as it will become a compulsory
educational pillar in the northern suburbs of phase for education. “We’re thrilled to be expanding our Chartwell campus to include Grade R,”
Johannesburg. Konstantinou adds. She believes that Grade R is a critical year in a child’s education, bridging pre-
school and formal schooling.
Executive Head, Sharon Konstantinou, joined
the school recently, bringing with her more “Our Grade R curriculum will include an integrated literacy programme, phonological awareness,
than 20 years of teaching experience and five science, robotics, numeracy, and perceptual programmes. Our fees for Grade R are very
years as a nursery school principal. competitive and there are no hidden extras,” she concludes. n

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