Pre-prep

Welcome to our Pre-Prep

A soft landing into “big school” starts at pre-prep. As a loving parent, you want the absolute best for your little boy and may feel that a move out of a familiar environment may be challenging for him. Starting at a new school early on helps little ones adapt better and transition smoothly into Grade 1, with familiar faces and spaces and the social skills they need.

Pre-prep

We understand that families’ needs are not all the same.

We have four school day offerings to choose from:

  1. Offering A: half day up to 13:10.
  2. Offering B: half day up to 13:10 and includes holiday care.
  3. Offering C: ¾ day up to 15:00 with after-school lunch and snack provided, and holiday care included.
  4. Offering D: full day up to 17:30 with after school lunch and snacks provided, and holiday care included.

* Holiday care includes the April and August school holidays; the Term 2 midterm and the first week of December holidays. It excludes the Term 1 and 3 midterm breaks.

Pre-prep

We understand that families’ needs are not all the same.

We have four school day offerings to choose from:

  1. Offering A: half day up to 13:10.
  2. Offering B: half day up to 13:10 and includes holiday care.
  3. Offering C: ¾ day up to 15:00 with after-school lunch and snack provided, and holiday care included.
  4. Offering D: full day up to 17:30 with after school lunch and snacks provided, and holiday care included.

* Holiday care includes the April and August school holidays; the Term 2 midterm and the first week of December holidays. It excludes the Term 1 and 3 midterm breaks.

Grade 00 at St Benedict’s

Grade 00 is a class where boys turning 5 begin their journey as Bennies boys! At Grade 00 our aim is to make sure your son is optimally ready for Grade 0 in a happy, safe and loving environment. Our Pre-prep is the phase in which boys are prepared for a soft landing into Grade 1. At St Benedict’s every child, from new boy to head boy, belongs.

Get your son ready for Grade 0

Daily learning plan

Daily learning plan

The daily learning plan includes a combination of formal work activities and playtime,  an integral part of the learning process in the ECD phase. Boys also engage in RE, music and hymn singing.

Support for your son

Support for your son

St Benedict’s offers an environment where the teachers work alongside parents in supporting their son in all aspects of his schooling.

What we offer

  • Highly qualified and experienced teachers
  • Early introduction to the St Benedict’s ethos
  • A nurturing, play-based environment
  • An enriching child-centred curriculum
  • A learn to swim programme with experienced swimming teachers
  • Maximum of 20 learners per class with 2 teachers per class

Why start your St Benedict’s journey so early?

Our Pre-prep ensures a seamless transition into the Junior Preparatory, by moving a younger boy from the comfort of nursery school into a “big school” environment.

“We are so happy with our experience with the new grade 00 class so far. The new facility is so impressive and well organised. I love hearing the stories that come home with my son and all the new things he has learnt so far. Mieko loves going to school and doesn’t look too eager to leave when it’s pick up time, which shows us how much he enjoys his time with his teachers and classmates.”

Mieko's parents

“’ I felt great with the Gr 00 at Bennies. York enjoys it and he is really learning things from the school. He can tell me physically what he has been taught in school. Especially in religious areas. He enjoys it and never refuses going to school. ”

York's parents

“’Oscar has settled so well at Bennies and he looks forward to going to school, every day. The idea of being a Bennies Boy is something he takes a lot of pride in and talks about often. He loves his new teacher and the facilities are world-class.”

Oscar's parents

“Our son has been so happy in the Grade 00 class at St Bennies so much so that he asks us on Sunday mornings if he is going to school and he wants to be dropped off first everyday. We are continually impressed with his progress and confidence from the first day of school. We couldn’t be any happier with our decision. A big thank you to the loving and caring staff. ”

Grade 00 parents

“We would definitely recommend this class for anyone looking for a stimulating and caring learning environment for their son with focus on religion and a moral teaching environment. We were particularly impressed at the focus on public speaking at a young age as well as the importance placed on reading. I am glad that the children are not exposed to digital technology such as tablets which are enough of a problem with instant gratification at home.”

Andre's parents

“’Since starting Grade 00 at Bennies this year, our big guy has done nothing but praise his teachers and the things he learns on a daily basis. He comes home every day with a new song, a new rhyme a new story. He may be quiet at school but at home he is full of words at least 20 000 of them. Its been three weeks and already in the words of Josh he says his school is “JUST PEEEEERFECT!”— ”

Josh's parents

“Thank you St Benedict’s for Gr00. We did not know what to expect as it is the first year for this Grade, but we are so impressed with our experience so far. Blake absolutely loves going to school and loves Mrs Buntain and friends so much. He has settled so nicely already, he even asks to go to school on weekends. We are looking forward to what’s more to come.”

Blake's parents
“Our son Flynn is absolutely in his element in the child and play centered learning environment provided by the Grade 00 teachers. He runs into school every morning and comes home with a massive smile across his face. We, as parents, love to see him so relaxed and excited about school. We are also enjoying all the feedback and photos from the teachers and feel that the communication with the parents is great. Thank you again for everything that you do for our boys.”
Flynn's parents

Grade 0 at St Benedict’s

Grade 0 is the key foundation year where your son will acquire the essential skills to prepare him for the formal learning environment of Grade 1. It is here that your son will gain confidence in a secure, happy and stimulating environment and foster a love of learning. He will enjoy a year filled with fun, friendship and discovery in a boy-friendly environment, setting the path for him to become a competent and compassionate young man and a life-long learner.

A great start
at a great
school

A boys’ school

A boys-only environment ensures that teaching is geared to the way that boys learn best, responding to their needs and harnessing potential.

Holistic learning

Your son will explore imaginative play, creativity and expression of ideas while learning to focus, persevere and develop thinking and perceptual skills, all getting him ready for grade 1.

The curriculum

The academic programme is enriched with classes in Music, Art, Technology, Religion and Physical Education provided by specialist teachers.

First-class education

We offer excellent facilities and highly successful academic and sporting programmes, at fees more affordable than comparable schools.

Pre-prep

A great start at a great school

A boys’ school

A boys-only environment ensures that teaching is geared to the way that boys learn best, responding to their needs and harnessing potential.

Holistic learning

Your son will explore imaginative play, creativity and expression of ideas while learning to focus, persevere and develop thinking and perceptual skills, all getting him ready for grade 1.

The curriculum

The academic programme is enriched with classes in Music, Art, Technology, Religion and Physical Education provided by specialist teachers.

First-class education

We offer excellent facilities and highly successful academic and sporting programmes, at fees more affordable than comparable schools.

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