VISION:  Stirling Pre-School aims to foster the whole child, not just the academic side.  A well-rounded curriculum is offered.  Stirling is a productive, peaceful and loving environment.  Discipline is maintained firmly but gently, and the teachers focus on positive behaviour reinforcement.  We also concentrate on healthful eating and the importance of correct nutrition and the consumption of water.  As food affects so many aspects of the child, from runny noses to concentration, we serve snacks of raw fruits and vegetables, wheat-free health muffins and protein-packed nuts.  In partnership with the parents, Stirling Pre-School aims to graduate happy, healthy and well-rounded children.

CURRICULUM:  A “Gauteng Education” curriculum is followed.  The standard daily programme comprises of a morning ring, daily tabletop activities to develop fine-motor skills, promote creativity and independence, outside play, gross-motor play, music rings, story time, perceptual work and woodwork.  Each week there is a new theme, and daily discussions, activities and artwork revolve around that theme.   There is a heavy concentration on developing the large muscles, as we have found a huge need for children to be more active.  Two reports are handed out throughout the year.  There are parent/teacher meetings twice a year and Eye, Ear and Speech tests are performed.  The teachers go on workshops to keep up to date with new teaching methods.

EXTRA ACTIVITIES: There is a Parent’s Evening and an annual Fun Day.  We also have a Friday Assembly where the children sing the National Anthem, and each class sings a song in front to the school.  A concert is performed towards the end of the year.  Puppet shows and other forms of entertainment are included in the fees.  A Carol’s Evening is held at the end of the year.

AGES:  2 and a half to 5 years of age.  Grade 0000, Grade 000, Grade 00. 
In Grade 0000, the children must turn 3 within the first 6 months of the year:  Birthdays Jan. – June.

HOURS:  School hours are from 7h30 – 13h00.  There is a teacher on duty from 7:00am for early drop-off, and the rest of the teachers go on duty at 7h30.  Government holidays and terms are followed (4 terms.)  Although we do not offer an aftercare service, our full-day working parents make use of a very reliable bus service to pick up their children and drop them directly at home.

SCHOOL FEES, 2012:              Grade 0000, 000, 00            Annual fee: R24,000
5% discount on monthly fees for Siblings.  5% discount for up front annual payment.
Enrolment:  R400           
Deposit:     R2000
Tests:        R220 (Ears, Eyes and Speech tests.)

BANKING DETAILS:  “Stirling Pre-School.” Standard Bank.  Fourways Crossing.  Branch code # 009 953.  Account # 023 329 254.  Current Account.

SECURITY:  There are two gates from the road to the parking lot which are kept closed.  Victor is on duty in the parking lot during peak drop-off and pick-up times.  There is also a CCTV camera in the office to monitor both gates.  There is a further gate at the school door.  Each parent must be buzzed in from the office.  We have emergency panic buttons around the school.

EXTRA MURALS:  Ballet, Yoga, Gymnastics, Art, Karate, Kindermusiek and Playball.