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Term 1 Themes:
Dates
Purple Group
Younger Groups
Older Groups
11 - 13 January (3 days)
Orientation
Orientation
Orientation
16 - 20 January
Orientation
Me - I am Special
Me - I am Special
23 - 27 January
I am Special
Me and my Family
Me and my Family
30 - 03 February
My Body
Me and my School
Occupations / My School
06 - 10 February
My Body / 5 senses
My Body / 5 senses
My body / My 5 Senses
13 - 17 February
Summer
My Home
Homes
20 - 24 February
Summer
Red
Community: Fire
27 - 03 March
My Family
Blue
Community: Dental/Medical
06 - 10 March
My Home
Yellow
Community: Library
13 - 17 March
Fruit
Fruit and Vegetables
Fruit and Vegetables
20 - 24 March
Easter
Easter
Easter
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS


Term 2 Themes:
Dates
Purple Group
Younger Groups
Older Groups
12 - 14 April
Autumn
Day and Night
Day and Night
17 - 21 April
Autumn
Autumn
Autumn
24 - 26 April
Farm Animals
Wild Animals
Wild Animals
02 - 05 Mayl
Farm Animals
Money
Money
08 - 12 May
Wild Animals
Shapes & Colours
3D Shapes
15 - 19 May
Wild Animals
Music
Music
21 - 26 May
Pets
Pollution / Recycling
Pollution / Recycling
29 - 02 June
Pets
Opposites
Opposites
05 - 09 June
Vegatable
Opposites
Weather
12 - 15 June
Winter
Pets
Pets / SPCA
19 - 23 June
Winter
Winter
Winter
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS


Term 3 Themes:
Dates
Purple Group
Younger Groups
Older Groups
18 - 21 July
Music
Transport / Road Safety
Transport / Road Safety / Wheels
24 - 28 July
Food
Clothing
Solar System / Space
31 - 04 August
Birds
Sport
Sports
07 - 11 August
Transport
Birds
Birds
14 - 18 August
Transport
Puppets
Puppets / Entertainment
21 - 25 August
Spring
Small Creatures
Small Creatures
28 - 01 September
Spring
Spring / Growth
Spring / Growth
04 - 8 September
Castles / Roya;ty
Teddy Bears
Teddy Bears
11 - 15 September
Hygiene
Around the world
Around the world
18 - 22 September
Desert
South Africa
South Africa
26 - 29 September
Desert
Shapes & Colours
Desert
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS


Term 4 Themes:
Dates
Purple Group
Younger Groups
Older Groups
10 - 13 October
Opposites
Trees/Paper/Wood
Trees/Paper/Wood
16 - 20 October
Opposites
Water/Under the Sea
Water/Under the Sea
23 - 27 October
Under the Sea
Reptiles / Dinosaurs
Reptiles / Dinosaurs
30 - 03 November
Under the Sea
Tools
Measurement & Tools
06 - 10 November
Beach Holiday
Summer
Summer
13 - 17 November
Bubbles
Occupations
Primary School / Grade R
20 - 24 November
Celebrations
Celebrations
Celebrations
27 Nov - 01 Dec
Christmas
Celebrations
Celebrations
04 - 08 Dec
Christmas
Christmas
Christmas
11 - 15 Dec
Holiday Club
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS







Public holidays South Africa 2023

01 January: New Year's Day
21 March: Human Rights Day
7 April: Good Friday
10 April: Family Day
27 April: Freedom Day
01 May: Workers Day
16 June: Youth Day
9 August: National Women's Day
24 September: Heritage Day
16 December: Day of Reconciliation
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Day of Goodwill
Term Duration

Term 1: 11 January – 24 March
Term 2: 12 April – 23 June
Term 3: 18 July – 29 September
Term 4: 10 October – 15 December




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We all know what it is like to find ourselves in a new situation - both the pleasant anticipation and the uncomfortable feelings that go with it. Children have the same feelings, but to an even greater degree when they are confronted with their first school experience.

We make some suggestions that should make it easier for your child to feel “at home” at school, and help him over the apprehension he feels at this (usually first) time of separation from his parents.
  1. Allow him/her as much time as he needs to feel comfortable with the teachers and children. Children differ and the time each one needs to adjust will vary. Do not feel disappointed or embarrassed if your child takes a little longer than you expected. Encouragement and reassurance will give him confidence.
  2. Begin preparing at home for this exciting new experience. Tell her about the pleasant things she will do in school, and speak of the teachers as new friends and helpers.
  3. Arrange your child’s schedule at home so that he has ample time to wash, dress and eat without undue rush or excitement¬ before he gets to school.
  4. Do not push your child into group activities if she is a little reluctant¬ at first. We will work closely with you and advise you as time goes on.
  5. When you are ready to leave your child, be sure to tell him that you are going. Do not “slip away” as this may result¬ in loss of trust and feelings of fear and desertion.
  6. Advise teachers of any new situations or emotional upsets which have occurred, or might be expected at the time of school registration - experiences such as a new baby, prolonged illness, a new home – which may affect your child’s adjustment to the school.
  7. New children are integrated a few each day to ease tensions. Your child’s starting date and time will be communicated¬ to you. We have found this procedure well worth the delay in starting, as it enables the teachers to give each child the attention she requires to adjust happily and quickly to the school.
  8. To make the school somewhat familiar to your child on his first day, talk about the school, drive past and point out the building, and, if possible, stop and look in at the playground and buildings. A toddler group is offered and may ease the transition from home to school.
  9. Work with us to settle your child into his new environment with as little difficulty as possible.

Dunvegan Nursery School
In a Loving Atmosphere of Care and Joy
25 Frances Street, Cnr Dunvegan Avenue, Edenvale, 1610, South Africa

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