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A progressive Primary and Pre-Primary school

Outdoor classrooms

A boutique learning environment

Forest-like setting

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Boutique-style Pre-Primary and Primary School situated in the upper avenues of Walmer,
providing a progressive, outdoor learning environment

 

Why The Capstone School?

Our Pre-Primary and Primary Schools are situated in forest like settings in the heart of the city
where our pupils can play, explore and tend to their vegetable gardens.

The Capstone School follows a Progressive Teaching Philosophy rooted in Christian values.

Class sizes are small which allow teachers to recognise the unique needs and strengths of each child.

We follow the National Curriculum with a Reggio Emilia inspired teaching philosophy.

Our pupils are encouraged to observe, to question and to think deeply.

Reggio Emilia Inspired

The National Curriculum for schools is followed, with a Reggio Emilia inspired teaching philosophy. At the heart of the Reggio Emilia philosophy is the image of the child.


Each child is perceived as someone filled with potential, competent, and capable of building their own theories. Testimony of the merits of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy is the fact that our local University has elected to adopt this philosophy for its Foundation Phase Education programme.


Testimonials
In a time where abundant information is readily available, we need to prepare our children with critical thinking skills, innovative problem solving abilities and creative thinking. The fast-paced, content driven nature of the current CAPS Education system in South Africa concerns me as I don’t believe it is the best way to prepare our children for the dynamic and multi-faceted future awaiting them. Which is why, when I heard about The Capstone School, with their Reggio Emilia approach to learning, I knew that no matter what, I had to make a plan for my children to attend this school.

And it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have watched both my
children thrive under the care of The Capstone Teachers, and I have seen how they have grown in their creative freedom and in their abilities to ‘think out of the box’ and find their own solutions. I am overwhelmed with gratitude when I watch their love for learning and discovery flourish. My children’s self-esteem continues to grow as they are encouraged to think in their own creative ways and as they experience again and again, the truth that they are more than capable and can achieve their goals.

A year ago, I had no idea what I was going to do as I did not want my kids to go through mainstream schooling, but homeschooling wasn’t an option for me either. The Capstone School has been the most incredible answer to prayer - kids who love school, love learning and are free to develop into their full creative potential.
Dr Samantha Leonard, Phd Education
We are so fortunate and blessed to be associated with Capstone.  Capstone is not just a school. Capstone is a safe haven where children can discover the wonderful world of learning - in an environment where they are valued for WHO they are, where uniqueness is celebrated and embraced, and above all - where they are loved.   They are challenged to think creatively and dare to ask questions - not just accept everything at eye value.  They are taught what it is to be respectful, considerate human beings and make a difference in the environment they are in.  Learning should be fun and magical and that is what Capstone offers my children.  True, out-of- the-box education!  I will forever be indebted to Jacqui and her team for what they mean to my children.
Nelethe Greef

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