The Smallways curriculum aligns with the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), as prescribed by the Department of Basic Education in South Africa.
In addition, Smallways implements the AmazingBrainz programme, developed by a multi-disciplinary team to optimise brain development during the critical first five years of life.
Click on the logo below to learn more about AmazingBrainz.
Themes include:
- Animals
- Birds
- Christmas
- Colours and shapes
- Dinosaurs
- Easter
- Fruit and vegetables
- Garden life
- Healthy living
- Home and family
- Hygiene
- I am special
- My body
- My country
- My play school
- My senses
- My toy box
- Occupations
- People who help us
- Ready for school
- Safety
- The Seasons – Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring
- Transport
- Water life
Educational shows and events include:
- BabyGym show – My Brilliant Brain and Body
- Easter bunny visit
- EduVet shows – Busy Bees, Dinosaurs, Fish Friends, Planets and more
- Father Christmas visit
- Father’s day braai
- Fire engine visit
- Fun day fete
- Grade R graduation ceremony
- Grandparent’s day
- Mother’s day picnic
- Movie night
- Norman the magician
- Police visit
- Smallways concert
- Valentine’s Picnic
Assessments and screenings
Smallways offers screening assessments. A screening is a general assessment aimed at identifying learning challenges.
- Auditory screening test
- Visual screening test
- Occupational therapy screening test
Extramural activities
- Dance
- Karate
- Playball
- Pottery