What we offer

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER……

In our Junior Section at Megan du Plessis Special Needs Centre we offer

– a very safe and happy environment for learners with special educational needs.
– Qualified, experienced and passionate educators.
– A constructive daily routine and a well structured timetable with a great variety of activities from 8am (learners may arrive from 07:15) until 12pm, with the option of after-care until 4pm, at an additional cost.
– the CAPS curriculum which is adapted according to the abilities of the learners.
– Regular communication with Educators.
– Options for Assessments done by the entire disciplinary team.
– Private Speech and Play therapy at the school, but at an additional cost.
– Daily Occupational Therapy, Home Programme, in form of a PE Ring.

At our Senior Section we offer

– a very safe and happy environment for young adults to the age of about 30, with special educational needs.
– Experienced and passionate care takers and facilitators.
– A constructive daily routine and a well structured timetable with a great variety of activities from 8am (young adults may arrive from 07:15) until 12pm.
– Regular communication with facilitators.

CURRICULUM…

The main emphasis at Megan du Plessis Special Needs Centre is on the following areas:
– Social interaction, to establish and maintain social relationships and to be able to manage behaviour and become emotionally literate.

– Communication and Language, to communicate effectively using whatever mode the learner is capable of. We make use of Makaton.

– Life Skills, to manage daily activities as independently as possible

– Numeracy, To develop understanding, thinking- and problem-solving abilities through the use of all available senses and experiences.

– Physical and Motor development

– Music

– Reading, Making Friends with Reading, by Marianne Reynolds; Duzi Books, by Frances Reynolds and Leah Weir

The CAPS curriculum, introduced by the Department of Basic Education, is adapted to meet the needs of learners in the Foundation Phase. The work is covered at a pace according to the learners ability on a one-on-one teacher/learner basis in the Grade R and Grade 1 classes.

The Early Childhood Development Phase curriculum is based on themes selected by the educators. Within limits, the learners are free to select and explore learning activities at their own pace and according to their own interests and abilities. The classroom and playground environment is designed and created in such a way that there are ample opportunities for the learners to explore and become active in activities that ensure a holistic development. Learners are encouraged to make use of all areas, to leave their own little comfort zones and expand their horizons at areas and with activities that stretch their abilities and interests.