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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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