{"id":279,"date":"2022-11-24T22:41:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T22:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gbprimary.co.za\/?page_id=279"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:38:13","slug":"foundation-phase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gbprimary.co.za\/index.php\/foundation-phase\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Phase"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"279\" class=\"elementor elementor-279\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8689e35 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"8689e35\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bc1535e\" data-id=\"bc1535e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22ccda3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22ccda3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 09-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>foundation phase<\/b><\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-18ebaff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18ebaff\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d436a2d\" data-id=\"d436a2d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f46ad4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f46ad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">grade 1 - 3<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b82ee7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b82ee7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 09-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>The school has 3 classes for each grade. All classes are fully equipped with data projectors, pc\u2019s and the internet to enhance the learning experience of our learners.\u00a0<\/p><p>Classes start at 7:30 and end at 13:00 from Monday to Friday.<\/p><p>The CAPS curriculum is followed and our qualified teachers are a source of knowledge to motivate and stimulate every learner.<br \/>Learners are continuously assessed in English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Mathematics and Life Skills (Physical Education, Social and Personal Well-being, Creative Arts and Performing Arts).\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-91336c3 );\">One formal assessment task per subject is written per term and is recorded on a 7-code achievement scale.<\/span><\/p><p>Learners who need intervention are identified continually and then receive the necessary support. <br \/>Learners also receive basic education in isiXhosa as a Second Additional Language.\u00a0<\/p><p>A class assistant per grade also offers extra individual help in class time. 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All classes are fully equipped with data projectors, pc\u2019s and the internet to enhance the learning experience of our learners.\u00a0 Classes start at 7:30 and end at 13:00 from Monday to Friday. 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