Curriculum
South African CAPS (IEB)
True to the Uplands vision, we aim to equip our children for the ever-changing world. We implement a 21st century approach and provide a stimulating learning environment where creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills are fostered by using interactive and resourceful teaching methods and Reggio-inspired learning. Our child-centred curriculum is aligned to international trends and best practices in early childhood education. To ensure learning is fun, our play-based programme alternates between guided learning experiences and free play. Through our play-based programme, we believe that we meet and develop the whole child, a child who is physically, emotionally, cognitively, socially and spiritually ready to face and meet the challenges of formal learning.
We celebrate diversity and aim to provide our children with many opportunities to explore their interests and talents while at school. We focus on assisting our children in discovering who they are, to express their own opinions and nurture their own ideas. Therefore, our well-balanced, culturally-enriched and play-based programme builds self-confidence in all our children and inspires them always to inquire and develop a lifelong love of learning.
The children are nurtured and cared for by a dedicated and loving staff who recognise and build each child’s unique personality and learning potential. Our Pre-Preparatory team shares a passion for the education of young children. Relationships are integral to the learning process. Therefore, our teachers actively partner with our parent community to ensure a happy and productive partnership between home and school to support learning.
South African CAPS (IEB)
White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Pre-Primary