"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey
Explore the journey that will support your child as they develop their natural love of learning in the Preparatory School.
Bubbly conversations and joyful learning can be heard from our secure Junior Prep learning spaces. We create opportunities for the children to immerse themselves in exploratory learning during Grade R – 3. This forms the foundation of each child’s happy journey through the Prep School at Broadacres Academy. With our staff, your child will receive an excellent educational grounding in this critical, building-block stage of their schooling.
Children in the Junior Prep School embark on a sense-making process, becoming actively involved in their learning journey by:
- asking questions
- learning through experience
- problem-solving
- exploring
- thinking critically
Learning is not limited to the classroom. Grounded by our community values of kindness, integrity, empathy, courtesy, love for the environment and compassion for others, our children flourish in their purpose-built learning spaces. The beauty of our campus makes outdoor learning in nature possible, which enables open-mindedness and a love for our planet.
We believe that learning is a journey of exploration,
A collaboration between learner and teacher,
Inspired by curiosity,
Guided by professional insight and commitment,
Grounded in community values,
And focused on the natural development of each child’s potential.
Enrich their school day with fun.
Nurture a happy, confident child.
Develop a natural love of learning.
Have a tour around our school.
Cultural activities
Broadacres Academy Nursery and Preschool promotes the development of Arts and Culture in our children. They love performing on stage and we give them every opportunity to do so. There is always time for creative activity. The children love painting, drawing, singing, dancing and playing instruments. We expose the children to the Colourstrings Music Programme. These activities create a diverse, holistic curriculum in which all aspects of the child are developed.Please note that fees are subject to change.
Broadacres Nursery & Preschool (Pty) Ltd.
Reference Child surname + child name.
To start your application, please click on the button below;
Broadacres Academy follows the ISASA three-term calendar. These term dates apply to the Preschool, Prep School and High School. The school is closed during the mid-term breaks as well as school holidays.
The school day typically starts at 07:30.
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Aftercare is available to the Preschool and Preparatory School children and caters for children staying up to 14:00 or 17:30.
Aftercare fees can be located on the fee schedule. Aftercare includes a cooked lunch, constant structured supervision and a light afternoon snack.
Aftercare is available to the Preschool and Preparatory School children at an additional cost (as per the fee schedule) and is run by our staff. The Preschool aftercare runs until 14:00 or 17:30 each day and includes a cooked lunch, constant structured supervision and a light afternoon snack. Note that there is no aftercare on the days that we break up for half-term and end of term.
Holiday Care is run by the Broadacres Academy staff who run a fun activity-based program in the school holidays.
Parents are responsible for transport arrangements to and from campus.
There is a shuttle that runs between the Chartwell and Syringa Campuses.
There are various transport options available, and should you wish to explore these, please feel free to get information from the Admin office on the appropriate email below.
Preschool – preschool.admin@broadacres.com
We do not allow students to be dropped off or collected by Uber transport, unless a parent or guardian is present.
Children learn through play and physical activity. Outdoor and play activities are emphasised because of their direct link between gross and fine motor skill development in growing children. Each child will get one half an hour Buzzi Body session per week, which is included in the fees. Additional extra murals are offered at an additional cost. Contact the school office for more information on +27 (0)11 4653810 or email preschool.admin@broadacres.com.
If you’d like to find out more information, please get in touch with us.
You can call us on 010 271 1700 or email preschool.admin@broadacres.com
We would love to hear from you and are happy to answer any and all of your questions.
We use the National Curriculum (CAPS) as our framework, underpinned by the Independent Examination Board (IEB) guidelines. Our delivery of the curriculum through the Constructivist approach is rich and filled with diversity, substance and purpose.Our integrated style brings learning alive! We follow the Phono-Graphix Phonics and Reading Programme and the Number Sense Mathematics Programme. These programmes complement our Constructivist Education philosophy and develop strong foundations in Literacy and Mathematics. These two crucial learning areas are woven into other learning areas, so that children can apply their understanding of Literacy and Mathematics in real life situations.
Classes
Our Junior Preparatory offers mainstream children smaller classes. On average there are 22 pupils per class. With personalised attention, each child feels that they belong in our welcoming and warm classes.
Specialised bridging classes in Grade 1, 2, 3 and 4 for children who require assisted learning, with the view of being able to integrate into mainstream schooling from Grade 5 are on offer. These classes are smaller in size, with a maximum of 12 children per class, guidedand taught by teachers who are trained to teach children in an assisted learning environment in a more specialised way. Having these bridging classes on campus allows children to remain part of our mainstream environment and all that it offers, whilst receiving the necessary support they require in the classroom to thrive.
We teach children in the way that they naturally learn and provide learning support where required.
This does not mean that we cater for children who may have developmental delays and other related barriers to learning and who still need the specialised environment established remedial schools offer.
We are also blessed to have a Therapy Centre onsite where independent practitioners provide Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Play Therapy, where necessary.
Communal Learning Areas
At the Junior Preparatory, we have a unique learning space known as a Communal Learning Area (CLA). This magnificent, multi-faceted space allows our children to be creative through Art and Technology, drawing the unit of enquiry from the classroom into this space, creating an integrated, cross-curricular experience.
The children are taught by both their class teachers and specialist staff. Our specialist subject areas include Afrikaans, Zulu, Art, Technology, Music (Kodály programme), and Physical Literacy, creating a diverse, holistic curriculum in which all aspects of the child are developed.
We believe that learning is focused on the natural development of each child’s potential.
We believe that learning is focused on the natural development of each child’s potential. We host bridging classes for Grade 1 – 4 . The bridging classes are suited to children who have a need for assisted learning with the vision of integrating back into mainstream classes. For children with average to above-average ability, whose learning is impacted by factors that impair their academic development, our bridging classes assist children to getthe support they need to potentially mainstream again. These factors could range from ADHD to severe anxiety or dyslexia. Children sometimes require additional specialised educational expertise or smaller class environments where assisted learning can give them the confidence and freedom to develop at their pace.
Classes
Our bridging classes are limited to 12 children per class. The classes provide an educational environment for students with intellectual potential, who are not yet able to realise this potential in a regular mainstream school setting. Should a child have reached the necessary grade level, there is an option to leave the bridging class and become part of the mainstream classroom. This is a seamless transition as children are accustomed to being part of a mainstream schooling environment already and will have covered all the content and skills necessary to adjust.
Whole school offering
Having the bridging classes within our mainstream school environment is most beneficial as children can experience an inclusive schooling environment.
Children are able to participate in all the extra-curricular activities and enjoy the whole school offering while receiving the specialised educational support they require.
We have the benefit of a team of therapists on campus to provide the necessary therapies that children may need.
Our bridging class fee structures are competitive, but do not include additional therapies. Bridging classes are facilitated by remedially qualified teachers as this is a more specialised type of learning environment.
Music and Cultural Activities
There is always time for creativity! Whether painting, drawing, singing, dancing or playing an instrument, creative activities allow a diverse, holistic curriculum in which all aspects of the child are developed. At Broadacres Academy we follow a Kodály-based Music curriculum for all Grade levels. Find out more about the music and cultural extra-murals on offer, in the extra mural tab below.Sport and Physical Literacy
We emphasise outdoor activities in the preparatory school. Physical Literacy links directly to the development of gross and fine motor skills. Our newly developed facilities prove to be a real asset for the school. The swimming pool, cricket nets, tennis courts and sports field, are used to grow and develop all the necessary sports and physical literacy skills a child needs at primary school level. Our Physical Literacy programme has been developed to ensure all-around skills are taught during the children’s intramural time.
Please note that fees are subject to change.
Prep School Banking Details
Broadacres Academy (Pty) Ltd.
Bank FNB Current Account
Acc. number 62824337043
Branch number 250655
Reference Child surname + child name
To start your application, please click on the button below
The Prep School uniform can be purchased from our uniform stockists, McCullagh and Bothwell in Fourways Crossing.
Broadacres Academy follows the ISASA three-term calendar. These term dates apply to the Preschool, Prep School and High School. The school is closed during the mid-term breaks as well as school holidays.
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- GRADE 3
- START OF SCHOOL DAY 07:15
- COLLECTION 13:20
- GRADE 2
- START OF SCHOOL DAY 07:15
- COLLECTION 13:10
- GRADE 1
- START OF SCHOOL DAY 07:30
- COLLECTION 13:00
- GRADE 0
- START OF SCHOOL DAY 08:00
- COLLECTION 12:50
Aftercare is available to the Preschool and Preparatory School children at an additional cost (as per the fee schedule) and is run by our staff. The Preschool aftercare runs until 14:00 or 17:30 each day and includes a cooked lunch, constant structured supervision and a light afternoon snack. Note that there is no aftercare on the days that we break up for half-term and end of term.
Holiday Care is run by the Broadacres Academy staff who run a fun activity-based program in the school holidays.
Parents are responsible for transport arrangements to and from campus.
There is a shuttle that runs between the Chartwell and Syringa Campuses in the morning to cater for siblings
There are various transport options available, and should you wish to explore these, please feel free to get information from the Admin office on the appropriate email below.
Preschool –prepschool.admin@broadacres.com
We do not allow students to be dropped off or collected by Uber transport, unless a parent or guardian is present.
At Broadacres Academy, we have a variety of enriching activities on offer across the preparatory school.
Extra-murals on offer (included in school fees):
- Soccer (Winter) (Grade 0 – 6)
- Swimming (Summer) (Grade 3 – 6)
- Softball (Grade 0 – 6)
- Tennis (Summer) (Grade 0 – 6)
- Rugby (Winter) (Grade 0 – 3)
- Recorder Ensemble (Grade 2 – 3)
- Choir (Grade 1 – 6)
Extra-cost activities on offer (billed by the service providers to parents directly):
- Ballet (Grade 0 – 2)
- Computers (Grade 0 – 3)
- Drama (Grade 0 – 6)
- Karate (Grade 0 – 2)
- Modern Dancing (Grade 0 – 6)
- Tennis Coaching (Grade 0 – 4)
- Yoga (Grade 0 – 3)
- Individual Music Lessons (Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin and Ukulele).
If you’d like to find out more information, please get in touch with us.
You can call us on
010 271 1700
or email
prepschool.admin@broadacres.com
We would love to hear from you and are happy to answer any and all of your questions.