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HUMPTY DUMPTY
PLAYSCHOOL
40 Asgaai Street
Randpark Ridge Ext1
Tel: 011 792-6989
[email protected]
MISSION
We aim to offer our learners (ages: 18 mnths-6yrs) a happy, caring and secure learning environment
with a Christian ethos, in which the children are comfortable to explore, experience and develop
socially, emotionally, physically and mentally, in close partnership with parents.
LIFE SKILLS
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encourage sharing and co-operation
help each child to recognize the rights, feelings and property of others
encourage independence in tending to personal needs
encourage each child to solve problems independently
aid each child to adapt to new situations
encourage positive feelings about self, the school and the environment.
STRUCTURE
Yellow Class
(2yrs)
Small number
Own separate playground
Qualified, experienced teacher with a caring, nurturing and happy
disposition
Teacher assistant
Options – 3/4/5 days per week
Red Class
(3yrs)
Small number
Qualified, experienced teacher with a caring, nurturing and happy
disposition
Teacher assistant
Option- 3/4/5 days per week
Blue Class
Grade 000
(Turning 4yrs)
Qualified, experienced teacher with a caring, nurturing and happy
disposition
Class helper
5 days compulsory
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Green Class
Grade 00
(Turning 5yrs)
Qualified, experienced teacher with a caring, nurturing and happy
disposition
5 days compulsory
Purple Class
Grade 0
(Turning 6yrs)
Qualified, experienced teacher with a caring, nurturing and happy
disposition
5 days compulsory
STARTING AND CLOSING TIMES
Class
Yellow
Red
Blue
Green
Purple
Delivery
08:00 – 09:00
08:00 – 09:00
08:00 – 09:00
08:00 – 09.00
08:00 – 08:30
Collection
12:15 -12.30
12:15-12.30
12:30-12.45
12:45-1.00
12:45-1.00
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2017
Class
Days per week
Administration fee
Advance Payment
Monthly Fee
Yellow & Red
3
4
5
R1000
R2000
R2000
R2000
R2400
R2900
R3050
Blue 000
5
R1000
R2000
R3050
Green 000
Green 00
5
5
R1000
R1000
R2000
R2000
R3050
R3250
Grade 0
5
R1000
R2000
R3650
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Non-refundable (to be paid if enrolling
for the following year)
(will be deducted from
first month of school
fees but will be forfeited
if children do not come)
Fees are payable IN ADVANCE, by the first of each month for 11 months of the year, commencing
January.
A penalty of R50 per week will be levied to accounts not settled by the 7 th of the month.
Parents are encouraged to pay via Internet transfer or debit order. This is for security reasons.
There will be no reduction for fees for siblings or children who are absent for any reason whatsoever.
A function levy of R100 per child will be added to one monthly invoice during the course of the year.
This will cover the cost of catering and décor for the various functions that take place at Humpty
Dumpty.
One full term’s written notice is required should you wish to remove your child from the school.
We reserve the right to adversely list parents who fail to pay our fees with a credit bureau.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Ball Skills: (compulsory)
“Active Antix” provides this activity at an additional cost of R100 per month. Teacher Lauren works with
each class for half an hour each week. This amount will be debited to your account each month
beginning Feb through to Nov.
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Dance Mouse: (optional)
Dance Mouse is a fun program for boys and girls from ages 3 years and up. The syllabus offers an
awesome foundation to all dance forms as well as other activities creating strong, flexible bodies. The
various dance forms incorporated are: Hip Hop, Freestyle, Rock n Roll, Jazz, Latin American and
Cheerleading Basics. Warm ups include ballet and modern techniques. The cost is R550 per term as well
as an enrolment fee of either R330 (dancer receives JT top, shorts, bag and bottle) or R210 (dancer
receives JT top, bag and bottle) or R280 for the boys option (dancer receives T-shirt, cap, bag and
bottle). Visit www.dancemouse.co.za to get more information.
Soccer Starz: (optional)
Soccer Starz is available to all children 4 years and older. Brendan provides the children with an early
training platform as well as a variety of skills relating to soccer. The children thoroughly enjoy this very
active team sport. The lesson is a half-hour each week and is optional. The cost is R500 per term and a
once off R120 registration fee. Visit www.soccercise.co.za to get more information.
Pottery: (optional)
Pottery is available to all classes except yellow. This is an excellent way to develop a child‟s fine motor
skills. Teacher Carol offers a half-hour lesson each week. The cost is R460 per term.
Music: (compulsory)
We have a wonderfully talented music teacher, Kerry, who is a qualified Kindermusiek teacher. Each
class has a half-hour per week with Nadia – where she teaches a variety of „action songs‟, drama to
classical and Christian music, finishing the lesson with the playing of percussion instruments. Cost is
included in your school fees.
Bible Story-time: (compulsory)
On Friday mornings we have a regular Bible story time which includes the singing of worship songs.
Humpty Dumpty is a Christian Playschool and as such, we celebrate and teach the meaning of Easter
and Christmas.
Library: (compulsory)
Children take home a library book once a week and you will be encouraged to support this activity by
donating a new book each year at our Information Meeting in January. Children need to purchase a
„Library Bag‟ from the school which will have your child‟s name on it. The library‟s policy is no bag = no
book.
Themes:
Each week we focus on a different theme. For individual class „Show and Tell‟ we encourage you to
help your child bring something to show his/her friends, in line with the week‟s theme.
Example of a DAILY PROGRAMME (the structure varies in the different age groups)
08:00 – 09:00
09:00 – 09:20
09:20 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:20
10:20 – 10:30
10:30 – 10:40
10:40 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:15
12:15 – 12:45
Free Play indoors
Toilet time / Devotions / Language Ring / Ball Skills / Ballet
Outdoor Play
Music / Drama / Action Songs
Toilet time / Hand washing
Lunch Snack
Creativities: Art / Puzzles / Perceptual Work / Indoor Activities
Outdoor Play
Story-time/ home time
Home time!
We are a morning’s only playschool and therefore do not provide afternoon care. We follow a private
schools four-term calendar and are closed in the school holidays.
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Objectives:
We are committed to:
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make each child‟s school experience a positive one
stimulate each child‟s thought processes to achieve greater understanding, awareness and curiosity
provide opportunities for self-expression for each child through language, drama, art, music and
play
provide an environment and activities that promote optimum physical development
promote each child‟s free artistic development and creativity
provide diverse media for creative expression
develop the ability to think logically and make associations
introduce the use and need for numbers in daily life
encourage each child to play and work well, both independently and in groups.
GRADE 0
In Grade 0 our primary objective is to prepare our learners for Grade 1 and formal schooling. We follow
the national curriculum and incorporate the following areas of study into the weekly schedule:
Literacy: We follow the “Letterland” literacy program and oral literacy in the form of communication
skills, phonics, singing, basic reading etc and written literacy in the form of recognition and naming
common letters of the alphabet such as the child‟s name, letter formation, use of letters from their own
name, awareness of left to right, top to bottom, copying print etc.
Numeracy: Numbers – counting, recognition of numbers, simple problem solving, patterns, space and
shapes, sorting and comparing, building 3D, measurement, sequencing, handling of data, gathering
and recording.
Science and Discovery: Once or twice a week in the form of little experiments in the fields of science,
biology, history and geography.
Life Skills: Health and social care, personal and physical development (gross and fine motor skills).
Art and Culture: Music and Dance.
Technology: Use of equipment (microscopes, baking, sharpeners, IPads).
Perceptual Work: Can be incorporated into numeracy, sequencing, visual tracking, spatial awareness,
construction, etc.
Work books: a variety of books are used to formalise all of the above.
ILLNESS:
We cannot keep every cough and cold out of playschool but we are not allowed to have sick children
at school. You will be contacted to collect your child for any of the following:
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Temperature
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Any contagious illness
Injuries at school
This is for the benefit of all the children. If you are unsure whether your child is sick or not, please err on
the side of caution and keep him/her at home. It is unfair to place that responsibility on your child, who
usually wants to attend school.
We do not administer any medication unless authorised by the parent
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DISCIPLINE
In order for everyone to work and play together, our discipline code is as follows:
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No bullying
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No biting
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No pinching or hitting
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No bad language or swearing
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No showing disrespect for adults and their peers.
We believe in as few rules as possible but our 5 Rules are consistently enforced, but in a kind and loving
way. When small children step out of their immediate environment, they need to be helped to share,
socialize, wait their turn and take responsibility for themselves.
There is no smacking at Humpty Dumpty Playschool! We use the method of „time out‟ on the „naughty
chair‟. If we are inside, the child is in the room with us. If outside, the child is outside with us. This gives
the child time to reflect on what he/she has done and it is a time for the educator to explain how not to
make the same mistakes again. „Time-out‟ is usually double their age, e.g.
2 yrs: 4-5 mins / 3-4 yrs: 6-8 mins / 5-6yrs: 10-12 mins.
Should a child consistently fail to adhere to our discipline code we reserve the right to ask the child‟s
parents to find an alternative school. This shall be at the sole discretion of the school. We strongly
believe in preserving a harmonious safe environment for all of our children.
TERM ACTIVITIES
Parent Participation:
We welcome a high degree of parent participation and liaison. Reports are issued in June and
November. A half-hour time slot is available to parents to discuss their child‟s development. Please feel
free to make an appointment with your child‟s teacher and/or principal to discuss anything you wish to
raise. It is important for us all to maintain a close relationship at all times as we have many things in
common, one of them being YOUR CHILD.
Puppet Shows:
We have regular puppet shows that are educational and entertaining.
Outings:
We aim to have 1 to 2 per year, where we encourage parents to join us for a morning together. Such
outings normally fit in with our themes at school, e.g. the Zoo, Olivedale Hospital, Botanical Gardens,
Delta Park Environmental Centre, Montecasino Bird Park, the theatre etc.
Educational Visits to the School:
We also encourage visits by FANSA (Fauna & Flora & Natural Sciences Advancement), the Travelling
Zoo, etc., to ensure a variety of hands-on learning experiences. All of the above are costed separately
on your monthly invoice – (No profit is made by the School).
Easter Morning:
Parents or Grandparents are invited to come and celebrate Easter with us. This is an opportunity to
listen to your children sing and participate in an Easter celebration.
Grandparents’ Day:
Once a year we invite the children‟s Grandparents to join us for a morning tea to see their
Grandchildren‟s school, meet their Teachers and listen to them sing. This is a treat for both children and
Grandparents.
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Spring Morning:
This is usually held on the last day of the third term and takes on various forms. In the past we have held
a “spring hat parade”, a “Mommy & me” picnic and a sing-a-long show, to which you the parents or
Grandparents will be invited.
Sports day/ school fund raiser:
This is our schools one and only fundraiser of the year. We organize a fun filled morning of races for the
children, who are sponsored for participation.
Annual Concert:
This is definitely a highlight of our year. Both children and staff do their best to present a memorable
occasion for you and your families. A small concert fee is charged for costume hire and running costs.
General:
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Parents must supply an up-to-date copy of their child‟s immunization record.
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The first month is a trial period for both of us.
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A suitcase/bag is required – to hold a change of clothing, including hat and a packed snack.
Please make sure the bag fits into our school lockers.
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Please provide a plastic apron, a sun hat, 2 face cloths and 2 boxes of tissues for your child, to be
left at school.
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ALL clothing MUST be clearly marked!
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For those mothers potty-training their children, please provide several pairs of underpants/panties
plus two disposable nappies each day in their bags. A container of „wet wipes‟, clearly marked
with the child‟s name should also be provided and will remain at the school.
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Please provide a mid-morning snack lunch. Suggestions: Cheese wedges, viennas, raisins, fruit,
sandwich, etc. NO SWEETS PLEASE. Water is provided by the school.
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The Office or Educator must be notifed if you are unable to collect your child yourself. A clear
description (and relationship) of the person must be supplied.
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The home environment affects a child‟s behaviour at school. Should there be any unusual
problems at home or changes in routine, please inform your child‟s educator so as to enable them
to understand and cater for any behavioural changes that may occur. We need to maintain a
close relationship with one another.
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Aids Policy – all injuries at school will be treated by the educator with gloves on. Would you
therefore please also ensure that all open wounds are covered for the duration of school.
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Staff members are trained in emergency medical care and have completed various courses
offered by registered facilities.
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Whilst every care will be taken to ensure the safety of your child NO liability will be accepted for
injuries sustained while at playschool.
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Humpty Dumpty has a website (www.humptydumptyplayschool.co.za). Please refer to it for the
term planners, calendar etc. We upload photos of the various functions, outings and shows that
take place at Humpty Dumpty. For this reason there may be some pictures of your child/children on
the website. If you have a problem with this, please let Holly in the office know. By signing this
prospectus you give consent to any possible photos which are placed on the website.
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Humpty Dumpty Playschool is a private playschool and as such may request parent/s to remove
their child from the school at any time should we deem it necessary and which shall be decided at
the sole discretion of the school.
We look forward to a happy and enriching time with you and your child.
Dianne Manby
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Principal /Owner
Red Class Teacher
I have read Humpty Dumpty Playschool’s prospectus and agree to their rules and
regulations.
Signed………………………(Mother)
Date…………………………
……………………….(Father)