Pre-School
Welcome to our Pre-school! The Riverview Pre-school offers a creative and stimulating learning environment with a strong sense of purpose which encourages development of the individual child. We aim to equip the children with the cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills necessary for a happy confident start to their school careers. Children are encouraged to learn, explore, discover and grow in a safe nurturing environment with an enjoyable play situation and beautiful garden setting.
Our Cubs to Grade 0 cater for boys and girls aged 18 months - 6 years. The teachers at the Pre-school are dedicated and passionate about teaching young children and classes are assisted by four teacher aides.
Our teachers are committed to providing your children with the best possible education, preparing them for school readiness.
Our Mission
To build an help our children to reach their age-appropriate milestones by providing stimulating opportunities for children to grow and learn in a safe, caring pre-school environment.
Our Philosophy
Every child has the ability to learn and the sooner we begin their formal instruction, the further they can go. We also believe that experienced teachers understand that they must “meet students where they begin” and then move forward in a very intentional way to help each child achieve important developmental milestones.
Admission Policies Criteria for Placement Requirements
Admission according to age:
Cubs: 18 months - 3 years old
Grade 000: 3-4 years
Grade 00: 4-5 year old
Grade 0: 5-6 year old
All children entering the pre-school from Grade 000 have to do an entrance examination. The result of these exams is discussed by the panel and an informed decision is made, the result is then communicated to the parents. The entrance exam is compiled by the class teacher, based on the age appropriate milestones
Our Daily Program
Cubs to Grade 00’s follow a structured pre-school program that involves gross motor activities, fine motor activities, perceptual activities, bible study, language activities and mathematics.
Primary School
The Junior Primary starts from Grade 0 to Grade 3 and the Senior Primary from Grade 4 to Grade 7. There is one class per grade and classes consist of a maximum of 25 children per class which allows for focused teaching. Education goes beyond the classroom as every opportunity offered by the environment is exploited through learners going on both day and extended tours to further supplement classroom and educational experiences. Our well-resourced library and fully functional computer centre ensures learners are familiar with the technology necessary for being an effective, critically –thinking citizen of tomorrow. Success in both national and international assessments such as Conquesta and International Benchmarking Assessments, as well as the frequency with which our learners are awarded scholarships to prominent high schools, give testimony to the standard of learners moulded at Riverview Preparatory School.School Hours
Children are to be at school 10 minutes before starting time.
Playgroup
Grade 00
Grade 0
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Senior Prep
07h20 -12h30
07h20 -12h30
07h20 - 12h30
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 15h00
07h20 -12h30
07h20 -12h30
07h20 - 12h30
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 15h00
07h20 -12h30
07h20 -12h30
07h20 - 12h30
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 15h00
07h20 -12h30
07h20 -12h30
07h20 - 12h30
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 15h00
07h20 -12h30
07h20 -12h30
07h20 - 12h30
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h20 - 13h45
07h30 - 13h00
Term Planner
Click on the links below to download the term planner for the specific month.
(Please note that calendar events are subject to change. )
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024
Term Dates
Term Dates 2024
1st Term : 17 January – 20 March
2nd Term :16 April – 21 June
3rd Term: 16 July – 20 September
4th Term : 08 October - 04 December
Holidays Except School Holidays for 2024
Thursday 21 March 2024 (Human Rights Day)
Friday 29 March 2024 (Good Friday)
Monday 01 April 2024 (Family Day)
Saturday 27 April 2024 (Freedom Day)
Wednesday 1 May 2024 (Day off for Worker’s Day)
Sunday 16 June 2024 (Youth Day)
Monday 17 June 2024 (Youth Day Holiday)
Friday 09 August 2024 (National Women’s Day)
Tuesday 24 September 2024 (Heritage Day)
Monday 16 December 2024 (Day of Reconciliation)
Wednesday 25 December 2023 (Christmas Day)
Thursday 26 December 2023 (Day of Goodwill)
School Uniform
Click here to download the school uniform documentationChildren will wear full, regulation and clean uniforms to school.
Girls may only wear sleepers in pierced ears. They may wear a discreet chain and cross, but no other jewellery will be allowed.
Hair accessories will be green and/or white. Girls’ hair will be neatly tied up if reaching shoulder length. Boys will be expected to keep hair neat and reasonably short.
If children are outside of the school premises, and still in uniform, it will be expected of them to wear the complete and correct uniform. They are recognised as ambassadors of the school, and must behave accordingly.
Hats will be worn outdoors at all times – children must wear their hats to school, during break and from school.
Disciplinary Procedure
- The school’s 14-point Value System, Code of Conduct and Rules to be explained and discussed by class teacher at the beginning of each school year. New pupils will be adequately informed.
- Class teacher deals with any infringements and implements corrective action. (Emphasis is on addressing misconduct constructively).
- If the problem persists and class teacher is unable to resolve it, the problem will be referred to a Guidance Committee comprised of the Head, the child’s Mentor and the Class Teacher.
- Parents are informed and called it, so as to assist with the disciplinary process.
- A report on the corrective action taken will be placed in the learner’s file and a copy sent to the parents.
Pre-School
Welcome to our Pre-school! The Riverview Pre-school offers a creative and stimulating learning environment with a strong sense of purpose which encourages development of the individual child. We aim to equip the children with the cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills necessary for a happy confident start to their school careers. Children are encouraged to learn, explore, discover and grow in a safe nurturing environment with an enjoyable play situation and beautiful garden setting.
Our Cubs to Grade 0 cater for boys and girls aged 18 months - 6 years. The teachers at the Pre-school are dedicated and passionate about teaching young children and classes are assisted by four teacher aides.
Our teachers are committed to providing your children with the best possible education, preparing them for school readiness.
Our Mission
To build an help our children to reach their age-appropriate milestones by providing stimulating opportunities for children to grow and learn in a safe, caring pre-school environment.
Our Philosophy
Every child has the ability to learn and the sooner we begin their formal instruction, the further they can go. We also believe that experienced teachers understand that they must “meet students where they begin” and then move forward in a very intentional way to help each child achieve important developmental milestones.
Admission Policies Criteria for Placement Requirements
Admission according to age:
Cubs: 18 months - 3 years old
Grade 000: 3-4 years
Grade 00: 4-5 year old
Grade 0: 5-6 year old
All children entering the pre-school from Grade 000 have to do an entrance examination. The result of these exams is discussed by the panel and an informed decision is made, the result is then communicated to the parents. The entrance exam is compiled by the class teacher, based on the age appropriate milestones
Our Daily Program
Cubs to Grade 00’s follow a structured pre-school program that involves gross motor activities, fine motor activities, perceptual activities, bible study, language activities and mathematics.
Primary School
The Junior Primary starts from Grade 0 to Grade 3 and the Senior Primary from Grade 4 to Grade 7. There is one class per grade and classes consist of a maximum of 25 children per class which allows for focused teaching. Education goes beyond the classroom as every opportunity offered by the environment is exploited through learners going on both day and extended tours to further supplement classroom and educational experiences. Our well-resourced library and fully functional computer centre ensures learners are familiar with the technology necessary for being an effective, critically –thinking citizen of tomorrow. Success in both national and international assessments such as Conquesta and International Benchmarking Assessments, as well as the frequency with which our learners are awarded scholarships to prominent high schools, give testimony to the standard of learners moulded at Riverview Preparatory School.School Hours
Children are to be at school 10 minutes before starting time.
Monday
Playgroup : 07h20 -12h30
Grade 00 : 07h20 -12h30
Grade 0 :07h20 - 12h30
Grade 1 : 07h20 - 13h45
Grade 2 : 07h20 - 13h45
Grade 3 : 07h20 - 13h45
Senior Prep : 07h20 -15h00
Tuesday
Playgroup : 07h20 -12h30
Grade 00 : 07h20 -12h30
Grade 0 :07h20 - 12h30
Grade 1 : 07h20 - 13h45
Grade 2 : 07h20 - 13h45
Grade 3 : 07h20 - 13h45
Senior Prep : 07h20 -15h00
Wednesday
Playgroup : 07h20 -12h30
Grade 00 : 07h20 -12h30
Grade 0 :07h20 - 12h30
Grade 1 : 07h20 - 13h45
Grade 2 : 07h20 - 13h45
Grade 3 : 07h20 - 13h45
Senior Prep : 07h20 -15h00
Thursday
Playgroup : 07h20 -12h30
Grade 00 : 07h20 -12h30
Grade 0 :07h20 - 12h30
Grade 1 : 07h20 - 13h45
Grade 2 : 07h20 - 13h45
Grade 3 : 07h20 - 13h45
Senior Prep : 07h20 -15h00
Friday
Playgroup : 07h20 -12h30
Grade 00 : 07h20 -12h30
Grade 0 :07h20 - 12h30
Grade 1 : 07h20 - 13h45
Grade 2 : 07h20 - 13h45
Grade 3 : 07h20 - 13h45
Senior Prep : 07h20 -13h45
Term Planner
Click on the links below to download the term planner for the specific month.
(Please note that calendar events are subject to change. )
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024
Term Dates
Term Dates 2024
1st Term : 17 January – 20 March
2nd Term :16 April – 21 June
3rd Term: 16 July – 20 September
4th Term : 08 October - 04 December
Holidays Except School Holidays for 2024
Thursday 21 March 2024 (Human Rights Day)
Friday 29 March 2024 (Good Friday)
Monday 01 April 2024 (Family Day)
Saturday 27 April 2024 (Freedom Day)
Wednesday 1 May 2024 (Day off for Worker’s Day)
Sunday 16 June 2024 (Youth Day)
Monday 17 June 2024 (Youth Day Holiday)
Friday 09 August 2024 (National Women’s Day)
Tuesday 24 September 2024 (Heritage Day)
Monday 16 December 2024 (Day of Reconciliation)
Wednesday 25 December 2023 (Christmas Day)
Thursday 26 December 2023 (Day of Goodwill)
School Uniform
Click here to download the school uniform documentationChildren will wear full, regulation and clean uniforms to school.
Girls may only wear sleepers in pierced ears. They may wear a discreet chain and cross, but no other jewellery will be allowed.
Hair accessories will be green and/or white. Girls’ hair will be neatly tied up if reaching shoulder length. Boys will be expected to keep hair neat and reasonably short.
If children are outside of the school premises, and still in uniform, it will be expected of them to wear the complete and correct uniform. They are recognised as ambassadors of the school, and must behave accordingly.
Hats will be worn outdoors at all times – children must wear their hats to school, during break and from school.
Disciplinary Procedure
- The school’s 14-point Value System, Code of Conduct and Rules to be explained and discussed by class teacher at the beginning of each school year. New pupils will be adequately informed.
- Class teacher deals with any infringements and implements corrective action. (Emphasis is on addressing misconduct constructively).
- If the problem persists and class teacher is unable to resolve it, the problem will be referred to a Guidance Committee comprised of the Head, the child’s Mentor and the Class Teacher.
- Parents are informed and called it, so as to assist with the disciplinary process.
- A report on the corrective action taken will be placed in the learner’s file and a copy sent to the parents.