Early Learning Centre

At Fernhill we believe that the first 3 years of life are critical. Repeated experiences are the chief architect of the brain since learning is a sequential process. Feelings about learning, happy experiences and interest in the world start long before school is in sight. Learning starts the day the baby is born.

Since children learn through their senses we have implemented a neurocognitive programme which enhances brain development. From birth the baby’s brain cells proliferate in order to make neural connections that will shape its life for better or worse. The secret of the success of this programme lies in the sequential and daily repeated experiences (exercises). These exercises help to “wire” or develop brain areas as the child receives the new and necessary information or stimuli from the environment.

The child’s brain follows a specific learning process to the learn skills they need to master. These skills are learnt through movement. In other words, children have to learn to move in order to move to learn. A moving child is therefore a learning child. To meet the demands of this learning area we have implemented the Moving to Learn Programme.

In the words of Rae Pica (Your Active Child, 2003), “Childhood is not a dress rehearsal for adulthood! It is a separate, unique and very special phase of life”.

At Fernhill Early Learning Centre we are very mindful of this we have created a caring and nurturing learning environment in which your child will flourish.

Pre-Primary

Fernhill Pre-Primary was established in 1985 as Wonderworld Pre-Primary School. Our 35-year track record is well known and highly regarded in the Randburg area. We offer a unique, structured, stimulating curriculum where our school’s educational focus is on STEAMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths and Sport) which provides a holistic platform for Foundation Phase learning experiences.

Our leading edge Smart Start Programme which includes Smart Words, and the PMP (Perceptual Motor Programme) is one of Australia’s most highly rated educational programmes. The PMP is a sequential development programme which aims to develop the child’s perceptions and understanding of himself and his environment through movement and motor experiences. Children who enjoy the learning journey are happy, excited children who want to come to school and are enthusiastic about new experiences and information. They are physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually able to cope with the demands that the schooling system places on them.