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Junior Primary & ECD
A nurturing start that develops strong academic, social, emotional and physical foundations.
Overview
Strong Foundations for a Lifelong Journey
The earliest years of school shape how a child feels about learning. In Junior Primary and ECD we focus on confidence, curiosity and steady learning habits, in classrooms where children are known, encouraged and gently challenged.
Teachers work closely with families so that each child settles well, makes friends and builds the foundations for the years ahead.
Our Philosophy
Our Junior Primary Philosophy
Education is much like building a house. A strong foundation creates the basis for future success — everything built afterwards depends on the care taken at the start.
That is how we approach the early years: careful attention to reading, number, language, movement and social skills, so that later learning has something solid to rest on.
“If it is important to the child, it is important to us.”
Early Childhood Development
Early Childhood Development
ECD at ISSA currently caters for Grade 00 to Grade R, preparing children for a confident start to Grade 1.
Skills and development
- Life skills
- Social interaction
- Gross motor development
- Fine motor development
Readiness
- Emotional readiness
- Social readiness
- Physical readiness
- Academic readiness
Settling in
- Familiarity with the school
- Routines and independence
- Transition into Grade 1
Learning
Learning in Junior Primary
Three connected strands underpin daily learning in the Junior Primary classroom.
Literacy
- Phonics and spelling
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Grammar
Numeracy
- Number
- Measurement
- Time
- Money
- Shape
- Data handling
- Practical problem-solving
Life Skills
- Inquiry
- Investigation
- Understanding the world
- Communication
- Practical projects
Sport
Sport in the Early Years
Junior Primary sport builds coordination, teamwork and enjoyment of movement.
Culture
Culture and Co-curricular Programmes
Creative and active programmes that complement classroom learning.
Dance
Offered as part of the Junior Primary co-curricular programme.
Art
Offered as part of the Junior Primary co-curricular programme.
Fun Fitness
Offered as part of the Junior Primary co-curricular programme.
Learner Support
Learner Support
Busy Bee Club
- Fine motor development
- Social skills
- Emotional regulation
Busy Bee Reading Club
- Additional reading practice
- Teacher guidance
- Fluency
- Reading confidence
Our Team
Meet Our Junior Primary Teachers
Meet the educators who guide and support learners throughout their Junior Primary journey.
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Events
Annual Events and Parent Involvement
Annual and recent events that bring learners, teachers and families together.
Start the Journey
Speak to us about Junior Primary and ECD places, daily routines and how we help new children settle.