St Thomas Aquinas School Pre-School is located in Emalahleni. St Thomas Aquinas School is an independent school of excellence in Witbank for nearly 90 years. We are as a Catholic school that fosters Christian formation of young people through the teaching and living of Gospel values in our school. community.
Although open to children of all religions, it is a condition of acceptance into St Thomas that students participate in religious activities.
Pre-school education is a vital aspect of a childs learning and development. It helps to expand the range of childrens learning experiences. The importance of pre-school education lies in the fact that the students become more confident, enthusiastic and eager learners who later on become successful persons in life.
Pre-schoolers enter this chapter of their life with education and knowledge from friends and family. Hence teachers often work in partnership with the parents so that they can ensure an all-round development of the children. One should remember that pre-school education is the foundation of childrens education.
The attitude and aptitude is developed in these years so that the child can achieve success during the later period of his life. By promoting the childs pre-school education you will help to boost his self-esteem.
At St Gabriels we focus on developing the whole child by teaching basic social skills, structured activities, unstructured play and awareness of self and others.
Brain development is highest during the first years of you childs life and thus is it vital to expose them to as much information and experiences in a structured, stimulating and safe environment.
Social skills are also of vital importance and it teaches young children the value of speaking, helping themselves and others, to listen, to learn compassion and empathy as well as acceptance of multi-cultural differences.
A quality pre-school education can be one of the greatest gifts that you could give to your child.
St Gabriels incorporates many tools and techniques to better assist the teachers in helping early learners to reach their full potential.
Monday
07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 16:00
Thursday
07:30 - 16:00
Friday
07:30 - 16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
09/06/2026 05:03 local time
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