PRE-PRIMARY (Inky)

The ‘Inky” is our special term used for the boys in the Andrew Rattray Pre-Primary. In total there are 72 boys, with 18 boys in the Red and Yellow Groups (Grade RR) and in the Blue and Green Groups (Grade R).

 

Carol Fourie is the HOD of the Pre-Primary and Class teacher for the Blue Group. She is joined by 3 other Pre-primary teachers namely, Hayley Tweedale (Yellow Group), Heather Porter (Red Group) and Kerry Dent (Green Group)
The new Pre-Primary building which opened in January 2009 is designed with busy little boys in mind. The indoor areas are spacious and the creative room allows the opportunity for boys to experiment with different creative techniques, while using their imagination, vibrant colours and sensopathic experiences.

Our extensive garden area provides the boys with space to run freely, enjoy games like soccer and cricket as well as developing their balancing and gross motor skills on the exciting jungle gym. The sandpit area is well-designed and allows for outdoor play even on a rainy day.

We believe that boys need to learn through play. The opportunities and activities provided by the well qualified and experienced staff encourage them to discover, experiment and explore the world around them.
The boys are exposed to a wide variety of ‘rings’ by their teacher and visit the computer room weekly. They also enjoy the expertise of a music specialist teacher, guidance lessons from our Headmaster and psychomotor lessons on a weekly basis from qualified staff. Our visit to the chapel every Thursday is a highlight as the boys learn not only the relevant teachings of the Christian faith but also the history of the Chapel.

The Andrew Rattray Pre-Primary is also the home of After-Care (for Grade RR – Grade 3 boys only)  where the boys are able to relax, play, do crafts and bake with a qualified teacher and her assistants.

The development of the whole child while learning through play is paramount. While one of our objectives throughout the school is for children to learn respect : respect for themselves, their peers, the environment, and to God. This all begins in our happy, fun-filled Andrew Rattray Pre-Primary.