We offer a time-honoured tradition of academic excellence, sporting triumphs and solid values with a spiritual approach that is embracing, providing the basis for outstanding and balanced schooling.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Learning areas - Foundation Phase

• Religious Education Art
• Mathematics Physical Education
• English Media
• Afrikaans Computer Studies
• Tswana Music and Singing
• Environmental Studies Technology and Craft
• Handwriting Life Skills

Reading Schemes

• Ginn 360 – formal reading
• Gay way + New way – phonetical method
• Sunshine
• Stars of Africa
• Library books (once a week)

2 Learning areas – Intermediate Phase

• English Natural Science
• Afrikaans Social Science
• Setswana Economic Management Science
• Mathematics Technology
• Life Orientation Arts and Culture

HOW PARENTS CAN ASSIST BEFORE THEIR CHILD ENTERS SCHOOL

By communicating a positive attitude about school, parents can help their child greatly. Parents should talk about school in enjoyable terms, emphasising the joy of learning new skills and making friends.

• At all costs do not wait on your child but encourage them to do as many things as possible for themselves. An excellent example would be to involve them in household chores, as these activities will develop their motor skills, confidence, independence and social co-operation within the family unit.

• Encourage a sense of order and routine in your child and remember you are his role model. Control the programmes and the hours spent in front of the television.

• Spend time with your child e.g. reading stories and rhymes to them; communicate continuously to develop language skills; demonstrate through words and actions that you love your child; play with your child from hide-and-seek to board games, especially child initiated activities. Remember that your child needs BOTH quantity and quality time from you, but they will also understand if you are doing the best you can.

• Teach them a sense of responsibility by making them look after their belongings.

• It is important for the learners’ peace of mind that they are brought and collected from school on time. Waiting for parents, or being late, will only make the learner anxious.

• It is important for parents to have good communication with the school from the start. Tell the educator if your child has a medical condition or learning difficulty, or if he or she is going through a major event like death of a granny, moving house or the birth of a sibling. This will help the educator in dealings with your child, and help your child cope with school.

Please ensure that the school is kept up to date with your address and telephone numbers, in case of emergency.

PARENT PARTICIPATION

• Parents need to support their children in all their activities.

• Avoid spoiling them with too many rewards and gifts but rather instill in them a sense of pride in being self-motivated.

• Responsible parents encourage self-confidence and independence in their children. Allow the child to set their own goals and support them.

• Be prompt and punctual with all school requests and returns.

• Help them to be ready for school by having them there on time. If they are late, they arrive agitated and feel humiliated.

ACADEMIC EXTRAS

• Olympiads
• Biathlon and Triathlon
• General Knowledge
• Science Expo

SCHOOL PROCEDURE - FOUNDATION PHASE / INTERMEDIATE PHASE

School hours

• Grade 1 and 2 - 07:30 – 13:00
• Grade 3 - 07:30 – 13:35
• Grade 7 - 07:30 – 14:05

Punctuality

All learners are expected to be at school by 07:25. Learners are expected to be punctual for all extra mural activities and sport matches.

Absence form school

It would be appreciated if the school were informed telephonically when a learner cannot attend school. In all cases, it is necessary that a letter explaining the absence be given to the class educator. A doctor’s certificate is compulsory if the learner has missed three or more consecutive days of school.

Homework

Homework is set Monday to Thursday for the foundation phase only. The learners write down homework in the homework diary. Parents are requested to check that the homework is complete and to provide an environment conducive to constructive work. Parents can use the homework diary as a means of communication with the class educator. All notices and newsletters to parents will be pasted in the Homework diary in the foundation phase and the intermediate phase use the planner.

Homework classes

These are provided in designated classes under educator supervision, Grade 4 – 7, – please check the extra mural list for further details.

Parent evenings

One formal parent’s evening is held every term. Parents are encouraged to attend as it affords them the opportunity to meet the educators and discuss the learners’ progress. Individual appointments with educators can be made by phoning the school secretary.

Language policy

St Conrad’s College is an English medium school, therefore all learners are encouraged to communicate in English. Language abuse in any form will not be tolerated.

Parental involvement

An excellent relationship exists between the school and the parents of our learners.

Each parent should:

• take an active interest in their child’s progress and discuss any concerns with the relevant authority
• ensure that their child attends school and compulsory school events
• attend, wherever possible any functions arranged for parents (such as Parents Evenings and Open Forum)
• help uphold school regulations
• support special functions
• if time permits, assist educators as our “reading mummies”

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POLICY

Learners are encouraged to adhere to the religious and educational philosophy of the school. Religious Education is a subject within the school curriculum and all children have to attend classes. The policy is available from the school office.

Discipline

We adhere to the Code of Conduct but the onus is on the parents to create, develop and maintain self-discipline on their child.

School uniform shop

The school uniform shop that sells second-hand clothing is situated up-stairs close to the Media Centre. It is open during school hours and run by Mrs Gouveia.

All our foundation educators believe that our school must be an extension of their homes. Our foremost aim is to get to know and love your child.

INTERMEDIATE PHASE

Life orientation, Social sciences, Natural sciences, Technology, Arts and Culture, Computers, Religious education and Physical education