Prep
The pre-school years are very active ones and ripe for enrichment at a high standard. Danebank wishes to develop each child’s full potential, ensuring they have positive feelings of self-worth and a positive attitude towards their peers. Danebank also wishes to develop a strong relationship between parents and staff working in the child’s interests.
The Programme
Students are taught an accredited pre-school programme in a happy, secure environment. The Programme caters to individual needs and interests and gives opportunities for creative expression. The Programme also takes opportunities to build links with Kindergarten to make progression to school a natural and unthreatening event in the child’s life.
Students also benefit from distinctly Danebank components:
- A Library lesson once a week.
- Christian Education lessons.
- Lessons with sports specialists.
- Learn to swim.
- Preparation for school through attendance at Junior School Chapels and Assemblies.
- Prep Classes have access to other Danebank facilities – Performing Arts Centre, Aquatic Centre, Gymnasium, Resources Centre (Library), play equipment, etc.
Staff
The class of 20 students is taught by a fully qualified and experienced early childhood teacher and a trained assistant teacher.
Accommodation
The Prep class has its own “home”, an air conditioned centre which is located beside the Junior School.
Uniform
Students wear Danebank track suits in winter and Danebank sports skirt (or shorts) in summer plus the Danebank sports cap. These are available from the school’s Uniform Shop.
Enrolment in the Prep
Students must turn 4 years old during their time in Prep. Priority is given to older students. Some students are given the opportunity to attend for two years because their birthdays fall mid-year. Most students attend for one year only. Boys are also accepted for the Prep year only. Parents may nominate the number of days that they wish their children to attend – 2, 3 or 5 days.
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:50am – 3:00pm
Friday: 8:50am – 2:45pm
Outside School Hours Care & Vacation Care
Parents may book their children into Outside School Hours Care. Morning sessions run from 7am and after school sessions run till 6pm.
