In Grade R at Westcott Primary we are a team of three. We provide an environment to explore and learn through play. Our learners are taught and supported by a dedicated class teachers and full-time assistant who is shared between the two classes. Children wear appropriate casual clothes to school. Each class comprises 28 learners.

The Grade R classrooms are open from 07:30. Learners socialise and play quiet games with friends in their classrooms, monitored by the Grade 7 monitors and prefects before the school day begins. The Grade R day consists of structured and creative activities and guided free playtime. Literacy and Numeracy are taught in a fun, spontaneous manner incorporating music, movement and multiple opportunities to learn new concepts.

We focus on the development of the whole child - emotionally, physically, socially and cognitively. Our dedicated outdoor area which has been fully laid with artificial grass, is a space where the children can further develop their gross motor skills while also exercising their social skills through fun and games with their friends.

Computer lessons are included in the curriculum with small groups of learners visiting the computer centre once a week.
Our Speech and Language specialist visits the Grade R classes once a week to enrich and extend their language development.

The children have lots of fun learning about music and movement with our specialist music and physical education teachers. The Grade R school day ends at 12:45. We offer a variety of private extra-mural activities.
Morning care and aftercare facilities are available on the school premises.