The classes explained / Die klasse
We follow the NCF & ELDAS and CAPS curriculum as prescribed by WCED. La Rochelle is registered with the Western Cape Education Department. Learning areas include well-being, identity & belonging, communication, mathematics, creativity, and knowledge of the world.
Ons volg ’n tematiese benadering en deurlopende assessering volgens elke kind se ouderdom. Ouers ontvang termynverslae en daaglikse terugvoer.
Grade 1 (Dual-medium)
Our Grade 1s are welcome from 07:00, Monday to Friday. The daily programme runs from 07:30 to 13:15 and follows the CAPS foundation phase.
- English & Afrikaans HL/HT
- Mathematics / Wiskunde
- Life Orientation / Lewensvaardigheid
- Visual Art / Visuele kuns
- Performing arts / Uitvoerende kuns
- Physical education / Liggaamlike opvoeding
Ages 3–4 (Dual-medium)
Our 3–4-year-olds can arrive from 07:00. The daily programme runs from 08:00 to 12:15.
- Sensory play
- Fantasy play
- Perceptual games
- Arts and crafts
- Mathematics and literacy
- Music and movement
- Outdoor gross-motor play
- Storytime
Pre-Grade R (Dual-medium)
Our 4–5-year-olds may arrive from 07:00. The daily programme runs from 08:00 to 12:20.
- Sensory play
- Fantasy play
- Perceptual games
- Arts and crafts
- Mathematics and literacy
- Early patterning
- Music and movement
- Outdoor gross-motor play
- Storytime
Grade R (1× Dual-medium and 1× English)
Our 5–6-year-olds are welcome from 07:00. The daily programme runs from 07:30 to 12:45.
- Mathematics
- Life skills
- Performing arts
- Theme discussions
- Sensory and fantasy play
- Perceptual games
- Arts and crafts
- Music and movement
- Outdoor gross-motor play
- Storytime