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A dAY In the junIOr prep

he Junior Preparatory phase at
Dainfern College is invisible from
the road, nestling on the east
Tside of a magnificent campus
with enviable facilities. It is a beautiful
place with light, open, airy classrooms
surrounding a playground flanked with
indigenous trees and rolling lawns,
beneath the huge, blue African sky. The
Grade 0 area, with its own playground and
a spectacular view of the Magaliesberg
Mountains to the north, adjoins the
Junior Prep. Glorious sunrises herald the
beginning of each new day of learning,
growing, caring and sharing, and warm,
glowing sunsets settle the vibrant energy
that is characteristic of the school.

THe DAilY PROGRAmme
Young students are welcomed each
morning by a diverse team of experienced
teachers whose passion and love of
the children in their care is tangible. As
developers of the future citizens of our
world, teachers are deeply invested in an
ongoing understanding of how learning delight our young students, as they gain an Physical literacy, incorporating sport,
takes place, what motivates young children, understanding of the foundations of literacy skills and activities that develop balance,
and the importance of practice that aligns and mathematics whilst simultaneously coordination, motor-planning and core
with the neuroscience that has shown that becoming technologically literate, and strength, is integrated into the weekly
the foundations of academic, social and growing in their understanding of each programme.
emotional learning are laid down in the other and their world.
brain architecture by the age of nine. Cultural activities are equally important for
Physical literacy is fundamental to well- all young students as these develop self-
A day in the Junior Prep at Dainfern College being and a coordinated and well- expression, confidence and imagination.
is filled with fun, engaging, meaningful developed body is the framework of Music and art are included in the weekly
and relevant activities that excite and an integrated neurological system. school and extramural programmes, while

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