1.           AGE GROUPS

Babies to Grade R children are all cared for at Kitty. (0 to 6 years old).

 

2.           CULTURES

Diverse cultures are catered for.

 

3.           INDOOR FACILITIES

·         Classrooms are well equipped and colourful, making for a stimulating yet relaxed learning environment.

·         Toys, puzzles, musical instruments, books, educational toys and games.

·         Bathrooms are cleaned three times per day.

·         A Teacher and an Assistant are in each class.

 

4.           OUTDOOR FACILITIES

·         These are comprehensive and include a wide range of solidly built playground equipment. This provides both FUN and exercise for all the children.

·         Jungle gyms, sandpit, bikes, trampoline, tree & doll house, soft toys & dress up clothes.

·         Permanent grass has been installed to provide clean and comfortable, year-round.

·          play areas.

 

5.           SECURITY & SAFETY

·         Armed Response (linked) provides fast reaction to deal with any emergencies.

·         Access Control is provided by multiple gate stages with a staff member on duty at the gates from 6.30am to 8.00am & from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. The gates are locked for most of the day. A staff member is on gate duty whenever the gates are open.

·         Panic Buttons. We have no less than 10 panic buttons around the school.

·         Cameras (recorded) monitor multiple areas..

·         Blockwatch membership enhances our security profile.

·         Fire Detection is an absolutely essential safety element. We have 7 Fire Extinguishers & 2 fire blankets.

·         All Staff members have their latest Fire Fighting Course Certificates.

 

6.           MEDICAL

·         All Staff members have their latest First Aid Course Certificates.

·         We have a Medical Aid Box.

 

7.           REGISTERED SCHOOL

·         Kitty Pre-Primary School is registered as a Nursery School for pre-school children.

·         License K00010/1990    230/0694/000        

·         Business Registration Number: 2009/075724/23

·         Date of original opening: 1982 (40 years in business)

 

8.           YEAR PLANNER

Our Year Planner is sent out at the beginning of the year.  It can be opened from the MENU on each page of this website.

 

9.           MEALS

Option 1:  The normal school fees exclude meals. Parents choosing this option should provide a healthy, mid-morning snack and a cooked meal (some of last night’s dinner). Every class is equipped with a microwave and a fridge.

 

Option 2:  Meals are available at extra cost, and are provided at the school, by an outside caterer. Please see alternative fee structure in our Enrolment Form.

 

10.        COMPUTERS

We have computer classes for the Blue, Green and Yellow and Red Classes. These classes take place in the mornings. The children are taught basic computer skills. Progress reports are provided three terms of the year.

 

11.        GRADUATION

This is a formal morning for the children graduating to "big" school.  It is one of the highlights of our year and is a huge milestone in any child’s life.

 

12.        BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Birthday parties may be held at the school on request during the morning lunch break.

 

13.        BAKER MAN

A child is chosen in each class every Friday to be "BAKER MAN" or "BAKER LADY". They get to wear the baker hat and apron and must provide each child with a snack made by Mom/Dad and themselves. This serves two purposes: Parents get the opportunity of spending time with their child creating, making or buying an item. The children pretend to sell the items to their friends. This teaches the children the concept of buying and selling.

 

14.        CONCERT

All our children participate in the annual concert. The concert develops confidence in children. It is an event for the whole family to enjoy and is another highlight of the year.

 

15.        EXTRA MURAL ACTIVITIES

These activities are privately run and all classes take place between 10:00 and 11.00.

 

·         MONKEYNASTIX for the Blue, Green and Yellow Classes.

·         BALLET for the Blue, Green and Yellow Classes.

 

16.        FUN CLUB (School Holidays)

We are open during School Holidays except for approximately 15 working days over December/January. We run a fun program during the school holidays.