Our Vision
To create a stimulating learning environment where qualified teachers are employed, equipped and receive ongoing in-service training to ensure the development of your child in all aspects re: physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
Our Mission
Through sound Christian values and structured activities learners will learn to accept responsibilities and develop independence while reaching personal challenges and goals. This will enable them to become positive contributors in their communities and make an impact on society.
Our Vision
To create a stimulating learning environment where qualified teachers are employed, equipped and receive ongoing in-service training to ensure the development of your child in all aspects re: physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
Our Mission
Through sound Christian values and structured activities learners will learn to accept responsibilities and develop independence while reaching personal challenges and goals. This will enable them to become positive contributors in their communities and make an impact on society.
Learners: Our Passion
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Unique approach to
Learning
We offer an exclusive one-stop education for your child.
Unique approach to
Learning
We offer an exclusive one-stop education for your child.
- Set in a tranquil, convenient, safe environment, Fundamental Factory/ Faculty and High School is your child’s home away from home.
- Observation windows allow parents and educators to observe learner activity.
- Space allocation per child in learning area is 2.29㎡ Including outside and additional area 5.17㎡.
- Design of building allows for abundant sunlight and is according to international standards re: size, play areas, bathroom facilities, etc.
- No fluorescent lighting is used.
- Separate art, music, drama, and dance studios.
- Ample parking.
- A fully equipped industrial kitchen complies with hygienic standards according to the Department of Health.
- Sanitizing bins used for disposal of soiled materials.
- All bathrooms are equipped with soap dispensers and paper towels. Bathrooms are monitored and cleaned on a 2-hourly roster.
- 64 Cameras installed for 24-hour surveillance.
- 24-hour armed response.
- Secure access that is individually granted.
- Security company is present during drop-off and pickup times.
- Security gates installed to limit access to certain areas.
- Vehicle on site for emergencies.
- Children are always supervised by capable staff.
- Incident register completed daily.
- Sectional gates allow for added security control.
- Classes are age and grade specific.
- We accommodate children from 6 weeks up to and including grade 8. Grade 9 (2022)
- We will be completing our High school grades so that all learners including Grade 12’s will be accommodated.
- Higher grades will unfold on an annual basis.
- Class ratios are within recommended quantities to ensure that your child receives the highest standard of care.
- Times: We are open from 06:30 till 17:30 on weekdays. Flexi times can be arranged at additional fees. We do not cater for learners to be fetched later than 18:30. Closed for approximately three weeks over December festive season. Closed on all public holidays.
- Hand-picked, qualified staff who are motivated, dedicated and experienced.
- Assistants have a passion for their jobs and are educational students doing in-service training.
- Support team consists of: Clinical Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Remedial Therapist, Trauma Counsellor and sand play therapy.
- An appointed dietician provides wholesome, tasty, well balanced meal menus that are free from additives and preservatives.
- Qualified nurse when required on site to attend to learners needs.
- Professional staff do annual hearing and vision assessments.
- Staff are continually doing training courses to enrich their experience and allow them to handle all situations that occur e.g. bullying, victimization.
- Most staff members are CPR and First Aid trained.
- University students are accommodated for practical learning under the guidance of our staff. This only happens twice a year for periods of 3 weeks, on a rotational basis.
- CAPS curriculum is enriched by implementing additional teaching material and methodology to ensure each child reaches his/her developmental milestones.
- The following are compulsory subjects for Grade 7 and 8: English Home Language, Afrikaans Second Language, Sotho Third Language, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Natural Sciences (Biology and Physical Science), Technology, Social Science (Geography and History), Economic and Management Sciences, Creative Arts, Chess, Robotics, Computers, and Music.
- Additional subjects – Chess, Robotics, Computers, and Music.
- This approach also allows individual children to develop to maximum potential.
- IEB (International Examination Board) exams to be written in learners matric (grade 12) year.
- Cambridge published text books are used in most subjects.
- Exciting, relative themes are implemented to stimulate learning.
- Milestone monitoring goes hand-in-hand with corrective teaching. If your child has not reached milestones within reasonable developmental time, corrective measures are put in place.
- Assessments are done on the premises by qualified personnel when required.
- Subject choice and career guidance assessments are done on our premises.
- We cultivate appreciation of nature, music, art, and drama by specific programmes offered.
- Creativity is encouraged through subjects taught.
- Sound healthy, physical and personal habits are encouraged.
- Acknowledge uniqueness, individuality and specific needs of each learner.
- Early intervention of learner barriers allows for corrective teaching.
- Gifted learners are encouraged by additional activities.
- Progress reports are given out every term.
- Our equipment is specially designed and custom made for our school by professionals so that each child can reach their full potential.
- Wi-fi connections are available on the premises.
- We are equipped with the latest technology which empowers both educators and learners.
- Resources are made available for use in all subjects.
- All equipment is refurbished on an annual basis.
- Desks and equipment are well kept to maintain our standards and instills a sense of pride.
- Interactive boards are available and accessible in all classes.
- Sporting equipment is maintained and replaced regularly.
- Athletics, Cricket, Netball, Hockey, Rugby, Soccer (school sports)
- Drama
- Swimming
- Archery
- Pottery
- Dance
- Judo
- Music lessons
- Choir – Faculty choir & Factory percussion Choir
- Art
- All meals and snacks offered are well balanced as prescribed by our dietician and are free from additives and preservatives.
- Wholesome tasty menu that differs on a weekly basis offered in our American Styled canteen.
- ‘Sorted’ debit cards underwritten by Standard Bank are used in our canteen as well as for any other purchases done at Fundamental by learners.
- Our fully equipped industrial kitchen is certified by a health inspector and maintains the highest hygienic standards.
- Snacks and lunch are available to all Fundamental learners.
- Tuck Shop is open for afterschool activities.
- End of the year concert is a highlight at Fundamental.
- Academic and Sports prize giving is held annually.
- Educational and other talks are held on occasion.
- Chess Tournaments and Music events are organized.
- Other exciting events are held on a rotational basis.