Foundation Phase
English
About Our School
Prospectus Novus is a special LSEN school dedicated to supporting learners with a wide range of barriers to learning. We provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where every child is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Learners are supported according to their individual needs, strengths, and developmental levels.
Our Foundation Phase lays the groundwork for lifelong learning by focusing on early intervention, individual strengths, and development at each learner’s own pace. The CAPS curriculum is followed and carefully adapted to ensure accessibility, meaningful learning, and progress for all learners.
LSEN-Centred Education
As a Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) school, Prospectus Novus provides specialised education for learners who experience barriers to learning. Our approach recognises that learners require structured routines, specialised strategies, and emotional support to thrive.
Support is embedded into daily classroom practice, ensuring that learners receive consistent guidance and assistance throughout the school day.
Foundation Phase Focus
The Foundation Phase focuses on building essential skills required for future learning, including literacy, numeracy, communication, motor development, emotional regulation, social skills, and independence.
Our Educational Approach
Teaching at Prospectus Novus is:
- Learner-centred with differentiated instruction
- Structured and predictable to promote security
- Flexible and adaptive to individual learning pace
- Strength-based, focusing on learner abilities
- Supportive, encouraging confidence and resilience
Small, achievable goals are set and celebrated daily, allowing learners to experience success and build self-esteem.
What Makes Prospectus Novus Different
- Highly Qualified Staff: Our teachers are experienced and trained in LSEN education, with ongoing professional development to ensure best practice.
- Small Class Sizes: Classes are limited to a maximum of 18 learners, allowing for individual attention and targeted support.
- Inclusive School Culture: We promote acceptance, respect, and understanding, ensuring that every learner feels valued.
On-Site Support Services
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Paediatrician
- School Nurses
- Social Worker
Focus on Emotional Well-Being
Emotional well-being is central to our philosophy. Learners are supported through positive reinforcement, clear expectations, and emotional regulation strategies to build confidence and resilience.
Extramural Activities
- Revue: An annual creative performance opportunity that builds confidence and self-expression.
- Sport: Takes place every Thursday and focuses on participation, coordination, physical development, and teamwork.
Partnering with Parents
We believe in strong partnerships between school and home. Open communication and collaboration ensure consistent support for each learner across all environments.
Afrikaans
Oor Ons Skool
Prospectus Novus is ’n spesiale LSEN-skool wat toegewy is aan die ondersteuning van leerders met ’n wye reeks leerhindernisse. Ons bied ’n veilige, versorgende, en gestruktureerde omgewing waar elke kind aangemoedig word om akademies, sosiaal, en emosioneel te groei. Leerders word ondersteun volgens hul individuele behoeftes, sterkpunte, en ontwikkelingsvlakke.
Ons Grondslagfase lê die grondslag vir lewenslange leer deur te fokus op vroeë intervensie, individuele sterkpunte, en ontwikkeling teen elke leerder se eie tempo. Die KABV-kurrikulum (CAPS) word gevolg en sorgvuldig aangepas om toeganklikheid, betekenisvolle leer, en vordering vir alle leerders te verseker.
LSEN-gesentreerde Onderwys
As ’n Skool vir Leerders met Spesiale Onderwysbehoeftes (LSEN) bied Prospectus Novus gespesialiseerde onderwys aan leerders wat leerhindernisse ervaar. Ons benadering erken dat leerders gestruktureerde roetines, gespesialiseerde strategieë, en emosionele ondersteuning benodig om te floreer.
Ondersteuning is geïntegreer in die daaglikse klaskamerpraktyk, wat verseker dat leerders konsekwente leiding en ondersteuning deur die skooldag ontvang.
Fokus van die Grondslagfase
Die Grondslagfase fokus op die ontwikkeling van noodsaaklike vaardighede vir toekomstige leer, insluitend geletterdheid, gesyferdheid, kommunikasie, motoriese ontwikkeling, emosionele regulering, sosiale vaardighede, en selfstandigheid.
Ons Onderwysbenadering
Onderrig by Prospectus Novus is:
- Leerdergesentreerd met gedifferensieerde onderrig
- Gestruktureerd en voorspelbaar om veiligheid te bevorder
- Buigsaam en aanpasbaar volgens individuele leerpas
- Sterkte-gebaseer, met fokus op leerdervermoëns
- Ondersteunend en bemoedigend om selfvertroue en veerkragtigheid te bou
Klein, haalbare doelwitte word daagliks gestel en gevier, wat leerders help om sukses te ervaar en hul selfbeeld te versterk.
Wat Maak Prospectus Novus Uniek
- Hoogs Gekwalifiseerde Personeel: Ons onderwysers is ervare en opgelei in LSEN-onderwys, met voortdurende professionele ontwikkeling om beste praktyk te verseker.
- Klein Klasgroottes: Klasse is beperk tot ’n maksimum van 18 leerders, wat individuele aandag en doelgerigte ondersteuning moontlik maak.
- Inklusiewe Skoolkultuur: Ons bevorder ’n kultuur van aanvaarding, respek, en begrip, sodat elke leerder gewaardeer en ingesluit voel.
Ondersteuningsdienste op Terrein
- Spraakterapie
- Arbeidsterapie
- Pediater
- Skoolverpleegkundiges
- Maatskaplike Werker
Fokus op Emosionele Welstand
Emosionele welstand is sentraal tot ons skoolfilosofie. Leerders word ondersteun deur positiewe versterking, duidelike verwagtinge, en strategieë vir emosionele regulering, wat selfvertroue en veerkragtigheid bevorder.
Buitemuurse Aktiwiteite
- Revue: ’n Jaarlikse kreatiewe optrede wat selfuitdrukking en selfvertroue bevorder.
- Sport: Sport vind elke Donderdag plaas en fokus op deelname, koördinasie, fisiese ontwikkeling, en spanwerk.
Samewerking met Ouers
Ons glo in sterk vennootskappe tussen skool en huis. Oop kommunikasie en samewerking verseker konsekwente ondersteuning vir elke leerder in alle omgewings.
