Gracehill college | PRESCHOOL
Previously known as Twittering Trees
Preschool
- Our first class is for babies aged 3 – 12 months: the Hatchlings
- Our second class is for children aged 1 – 2 years: the Little Chicks
- Our third class is for children aged 2 – 3 years: the Sparrows
- Our fourth class is for children aged 3 – 4 years: the Swallows (Grade RRR)
- Our fifth class is for children aged 4 – 5 years: the Starlings / Spreeus (Grade RR – English and Afrikaans)
OUR DREAM
- A place where children meet Jesus and move into the deeper truths they learn from the Bible, which is shared with them from Pre-Primary to High school
- A school that is built on the abounding grace of Jesus Christ
- A school that will foster honour and respect to all
- Children living by the motto: Living fully, Loving widely, Learning creatively
- A school with a family atmosphere, where children look out for one other and not only their own interests
- Children leaving school as confident young adults;
- socially well adjusted;
- knowing who they are in Christ;
- academically strong;
- environmentally aware;
- physically fit and healthy;
- aware of their environment and making a difference in it; and
- aware of the community around them – desiring to leave a legacy.
OUR PREschool MOTTO
learning * loving * laughing
When a child is young, the most important way to learn, is through play. That is why we have a big “loose parts” section in our outside play area, where children can explore and learn without the teacher interfering with the cognitive processes.
The best toys do not come from a store – nature offers a wide assortment of loose parts that are captivatingly simple and empowering.
Although teachers have always been aware of the incredible play value in natural materials, current research now validates the tremendous learning potential they offer as well.
“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try.”
Dr. Seuss
OUR PRESCHOOL MISSION
To create:
- a happy, relaxed, homely, nurturing Christian environment with loving, professional teachers.
- smaller classes which will enable our competent staff to help to meet the individual needs of each pupil.
- an atmosphere where each child is treated as an individual, and to encourage and develop their own unique strengths.
- a challenging learning environment, which follows the examples and teachings of Christ, so children can develop to their full potential.
Moms & Babies and Moms & Tots class
Moms come and join together for a weekly play date with their little ones. Through guided play with age appropriate toys, gross and fine motor activities, and music the babies and toddlers learn and develop while bonding with mom.
As a Christian pre-school, we focus on developing the child as a whole
Physical
Outside play, gross motor co-ordination, ball skills, dancing, fine motor co-ordination, sensory stimulation (vestibular & proprioceptive), and promoting healthy eating as a lifestyle.
Social
Nurturing characteristics like kindness, attentiveness, honour, patience, love, loyalty, honesty, self-control, etc. as a basis for good relationships; and becoming aware of the community around them.
Intellectual
Focussing on visual & auditory perception skills and mathematics /number concepts; encouraging a love for learning; placing emphasis on language development; learning about important music pieces and art forms; leaving space for creativity.
Emotional
Creating an orderly environment where the child can feel safe, loved, cared for and confident.
Spiritual
Giving a foundation of Christian living, love and obedience; creating a love for the Bible; and focussing on the importance of making Jesus the centre of your life; becoming spiritually alive and active.
Aftercare
- Afternoon Care is from 12:00 to 17:00.
- Midday Care is from 12:00 to 14:30
Only children whose parents have enrolled them in Midday Care may attend.
We request that children are fetched punctually at either 14:30 or 17:00. - Holiday Care
During school holidays, we offer an option for Holiday Care. Holiday Care does not include Public Holidays. Holiday Care usually closes for a two / three week period over the December / January holidays. - Registration forms for Aftercare are available from Gracehill College office
- If you wish to withdraw your child, please advise Gracehill College office in writing.
ACTIVITIES
Gracehill Babies and Tots work according to a carefully prepared curriculum that triggers brain activity and helps the young mind develop to its full potential.
Once a semester, we go on an excursion, where we learn, laugh and love in the immediate environment around us.
The teachers assist the children in taking part in a little play every year to help the children grow in drama, song, rhyme and confidence.
Our children are very proud of their veggie patch, which they harvest from time to time and take home to their families.
Class times are filled with time to learn through play. The children exercise their little fingers in preparation for writing and other fine motor skills.
We love to explore our outdoor spaces and give children lots of time to play with loose parts which create opportunities for social interaction, creative and imaginary play, as well as problem solving skills development.
Staff
Administrative
Tanya Nel
Principal
Nadia Graaff
Academic Head
Carla Pretorius
Finance
Janine Jonker
Administrator
Teachers
Teacher Rose
Hatchlings Class
Assistant Teacher Anna
Hatchlings Class
Teacher Vicki
Sparrows Class
Assistant teacher Levone
Sparrows Class
Teacher Chanelle
Swallows Class (2-3 years)
Assistant Teacher Brizelda
Swallow and Swaeltjie assistant
Teacher Leandri
Swaeltjie Klas Juffrou - (3 jaar oud)
Teacher Alison
Starling (3-4 year old)
Assistant Teacher Lucinda
Starling Assistant teacher
(3-4 year old)
Teacher Kim
Grade RR English (4-5 years)
assistant Teacher Nellie
Grade RR (English and Afrikaans) (4-5 years)
Teacher Simone
Graad RR en R Afrikaans (5-6 years)
Teacher Abigail
Aftercare Ages 2 - 5 years
Teacher Skysha
Grade R (5-6 years)
Teacher Danel
Aftercare Ages 2 - 5 years
Fee Structure 2024
Every effort is being made to reduce the number of ‘extras’ that get added to the account, to ensure a set monthly fee that includes all costs.
Hatchlings Full Day
(3-12 months)
Workbooks & Consumables (Yearly)
R600
Monthly payment over 11 months
R2 348 p/m
Annual fee in advance
December (5% Discount)
R24 536.60
Annual fee in advance
January (3% Discount)
R25 053.10
Hatchlings Half Day
(3-12 months)
Workbooks & Consumables (Yearly)
R600
Monthly payment over 11 months
R1 948 p/m
Annual fee in advance
December (5% Discount)
R20 356.60
Annual fee in advance
January (3% Discount)
R20 785.16
Little Chicks
(1-2 Years)
Workbooks & Consumables (Yearly)
R600
Monthly payment over 11 months
R1 948 p/m
Annual fee in advance
December (5% Discount)
R22 310.50
Annual fee in advance
January (3% Discount)
R22 780.45
Sparrows
(Turning 3)
Workbooks & Consumables (Yearly)
R600
Monthly payment over 11 months
R1 712 p/m
Annual fee in advance
December (5% Discount)
R17 890.40
Annual fee in advance
January (3% Discount)
R18 267.00
Swift
(3-4 Years)
Workbooks & Consumables (Yearly)
R600
Monthly payment over 11 months
R1 712 p/m
Annual fee in advance
December (5% Discount)
R17 890.40
Annual fee in advance
January (3% Discount)
R18 267.00
Swallows
(Turning 4)
Workbooks & Consumables (Yearly)
R600
Monthly payment over 11 months
R1 712 p/m
Annual fee in advance
December (5% Discount)
R17 890.40
Annual fee in advance
January (3% Discount)
R18 267.00
Starlings
(Turning 5)
Workbooks & Consumables (Yearly)
R950
Monthly payment over 11 months
R2 135 p/m
Annual fee in advance
December (5% Discount)
R22 310.50
Annual fee in advance
January (3% Discount)
R22 780.45
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. We, at Gracehill College, believe that “every good gift of knowledge and insight come from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17.
We trust in our Heavenly Father to nurture and equip our children, through a thoroughly researched curriculum and feast of ideas. We strive for an education that is far deeper than mere exams and tests – an education that impacts lives and echoes into eternity
Get in Touch
Office: 044 093 0994 / 083 556 7993
Carla Pretorius (Finances): 044 873 5583
Address:
88 Hope Street, George Central
School Hours:
Pre-Primary: 07:30 to 12:00
Grade R: 07:30 to 12:30
Grade 1-2: 07:30 to 13:00
Grade 3: 07:30 to 13:15
Grade 4-7: 07:30 to 14:00
Grade 8-9: 07:30 to 14:15
School Terms 2024
First term:
17 January – 20 March 2024
Second term:
9 April – 14 June 2024
Third term:
9 July – 20 September 2024
Fourth term:
7 October – 4 December 2024