What makes us different?

At Lantern School, we specialise in supporting learners from Grade 1 to 12 who experience specific learning barriers. As a dual-medium remedial school, we offer instruction in both English and Afrikaans, following the mainstream Gauteng Department of Education CAPS curriculum. Our goal is to help learners achieve the necessary progress to reintegrate into mainstream education when appropriate.

Wat maak ons anders?

By Lanternskool spesialiseer ons in die ondersteuning van leerders van Graad 1 tot 12 wat spesifieke leerhindernisse ervaar. As ’n dubbelmedium remediërende skool bied ons onderrig in beide Engels en Afrikaans aan, volgens die hoofstroom Gauteng Departement van Onderwys-KABV-kurrikulum. Ons doel is om leerders te help om die nodige vordering te maak sodat hulle, waar gepas, weer in die hoofstroomonderwys geïntegreer kan word.

Lees MeerMinder

Ons handhaaf klein klasgroottes om persoonlike aandag en aangepaste ondersteuning vir elke leerder te verseker. Klaskamers is toegerus met slim-borde, en baie bevat ook Soundfield(digitale FM)-stelsels om ouditiewe leer te verbeter deur die onderwyser se stem duidelik te projekteer. Ons holistiese benadering sluit toegewyde leerondersteuning in, asook toegang tot spraak-taal en arbeidsterapie op primêre vlak. Beide laer- en hoërskoolleerders trek voordeel uit die leiding van sielkundiges en ‘n maatskaaplike werker op die perseel, wat emosionele en akademiese welstand ondersteun.

By Lanternskool is ons daartoe verbind om elke leerder se volle potensiaal te ontsluit in ’n ondersteunende en verrykte leeromgewing.

How we support your child

At Lantern School, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to the individual needs of students with learning challenges. Our approach emphasizes small class sizes, allowing us to provide personalised attention and the necessary resources for each child to excel academically.

Hoe ons u kind ondersteun

By Lanternskool is ons toegewyd daaraan om ’n ondersteunende en inklusiewe omgewing te skep wat aangepas is by die individuele behoeftes van leerders met leeruitdagings. Ons benadering beklemtoon klein klasgroottes, wat ons in staat stel om persoonlike aandag te gee en die nodige hulpbronne te bied sodat elke kind akademies kan uitblink.

Lees MeerMinder

Ons streef daarna om ’n lewendige leeromgewing te kweek wat betrokkenheid aanmoedig en ’n dieper begrip van die leerinhoud bevorder. Benewens akademiese ondersteuning bied ons spraak-taal en arbeidsterapiedienste aan vir laerskoolleerders. Beide laer- en hoërskoolleerders het ook toegang tot sielkundiges en ‘n maatskaplike werker op die perseel, wat verseker dat hulle die emosionele en sielkundige sorg ontvang wat hulle benodig.

Ons doel is om elke leerder te bemagtig om hul uitdagings te oorkom, hul volle potensiaal te bereik en hul opvoedkundige drome te verwesenlik.

Lantern is NOT a school for learners with serious behavioural problems

Lantern is NIE 'n skool vir leerders met ernstige gedragsprobleme nie

Admission / Toelating

Application process for placement at Lantern School

Inform the teacher at your child’s current school that you are concerned about your child’s progress.
The learner’s current school will start the SIAS process – this includes the SNA (Support Needs Assessment Form) and DBEs which will need to be signed by the parents/guardians, SBST coordinator and the school principal.
The current school will supplement the SIAS documents with supporting documents (birth certificate, parents’ IDs, proof of residence, clinic card) to the DBST in their relevant educational district.
Their district office will contact Lantern School’s district office.
Lantern School’s district office will contact Lantern School and instruct to arrange for assessment and/or make other recommendations.
Once Lantern School receives instruction form their district office, they will contact you regarding your child’s assessment.
If, following the assessment, it is determined that Lantern School can meet your child’s educational needs, he/she will be able to join Lantern School immediately (depending on availability of space as determined by the Johannesburg West education department). PLEASE NOTE: This is a lengthy process and Lantern School is unable to assist parents directly.
If your child is currently in grade R and in a school in the Johannesburg West district, please get in touch with Lantern School for information about the preschool screening clinic.

Aansoekproses vir plasing by Lanternskool

Lig die onderwyser(es) by jou kind se huidige skool in dat jy besorgd is oor jou kind se vordering.
Die leerder se huidige skool sal die SIAS-proses begin – dit sluit die SNA (Vorm vir die Bepaling van Ondersteuningsbehoeftes) en DBEs in wat deur die ouers/voogde, SBST-koördineerder en die skoolhoof onderteken moet word.
Die huidige skool sal die SIAS-dokumente aanvul met ondersteunende dokumente (geboortesertifikaat, ouer se ID, bewys van adres, kliniekkaart) aan die DBST in hul betrokke onderwysdistrik.
Die huidige skool se distrikskantoor sal kontak maak met Lanternskool se distrikskantoor.
Lanternskool se distrikskantoor sal in verbinding tree met Lanternskool en aan Lanternskool instruksie gee om te reël vir assessering en/of ander aanbevelings maak.
Sodra Lanternskool instruksie ontvang het vanaf hul distrikskantoor, sal jy gekontak word rakende jou kind se assessering.
As daar na die assessering bepaal word dat Lanternskool aan jou kind se opvoedkundige behoeftes kan voldoen, sal hy/sy onmiddellik by Lanternschool kan aansluit (afhangend van beskikbaarheid van spasie soos bepaal deur die Johannesburg Wes onderwysdepartement). LET ASSEBLIEF OP: Dit is ‘n lang proses en Lanternskool kan nie ouers direk bystaan nie.
As jou kind tans in graad R is en in ‘n skool in die Johannesburg Wes-distrik is, kontak asseblief Lanternskool vir inligting oor die voorskoolse siftingkliniek.

Welcome to Lantern School

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Lantern School community, where every learner matters and is supported to grow and thrive.

We are committed to quality education and holistic learner support, offering well-resourced classrooms, occupational, speech-language therapy and learning support for primary learners, and access to educational psychologists and a social worker for both primary and high school learners.

We value strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, whose involvement plays a vital role in helping learners overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Our vision is to inspire learners to believe in themselves, persevere, and never give up on their dreams. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about what makes Lantern School special.

Warm regards,
Mrs Alta Kotze

Welkom by Lanternskool

Dit is ’n plesier om u by die Lanternskool-gemeenskap te verwelkom, waar elke leerder saak maak en ondersteun word om te groei en te floreer.

Ons is verbind tot gehalte-onderwys en holistiese leerderondersteuning, met goed toegeruste klaskamers, arbeidsterapie, spraak-taalterapie en leerondersteuning vir primêre leerders, asook toegang tot opvoedkundige sielkundiges en maatskaplike werker vir beide primêre en hoërskoolleerders.

Ons heg groot waarde aan sterk vennootskappe met ouers en die breër gemeenskap, wie se betrokkenheid ’n belangrike rol speel om leerders te help om uitdagings te oorkom en hul volle potensiaal te bereik.

Ons visie is om leerders te inspireer om in hulself te glo, deur te druk in moeilike tye en nooit op hul drome op te gee nie. Ons nooi u uit om ons webwerf te verken en meer te leer oor wat Lanternskool besonders maak.

Vriendelike groete,
Mev. Alta Kotze

Partnership of Support

At Lantern, we believe learning is most powerful when parents, caregivers, and teachers work together. A strong partnership between home and school provides the support every child needs to grow—both academically and emotionally. When families are involved, children gain confidence, build positive attitudes toward learning, and take meaningful steps forward—at their own pace.

Why it matters

Research shows that home-school partnerships:

Create a sense of belonging and security
Reinforce learning beyond the classroom
Encourage open communication
Celebrate each child’s unique progress

We’re focused on strengthening our connection with families through:

Clear Communication:
Regular newsletters, parent evenings, and website updates.
Events & Workshops:
Cultural, academic, and sporting events to support your child’s journey.
Shared Celebrations:
Bringing families into school to connect and celebrate achievements.

How you can stay involved

Stay Connected:
Read newsletters and check the website.
Be Present:
Join us for workshops, assemblies, and events—grandparents are also welcome!
Celebrate at Home:
Encourage, praise, and stay curious about their day.
Use Resources:
Access practical guides and videos.
Reach Out:
Contact us with any questions

At Lantern School, we are committed to nurturing every child’s potential—together.

Our Pride, Our Vibe

Lantern School is a remedial school supporting students with learning barriers. We follow the CAPS curriculum and focus on tailored support and intervention to help each learner succeed.

Lantern School provides comprehensive support to learners through Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Learning Support, and Psychology—ensuring they reach their full potential.

At Lantern school our primary goal of sport is to support the holistic development of all our learners by enhancing their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Lantern School offers a variety of cultural activities that encourage creativity, self-expression, and confidence—providing learners with opportunities to grow beyond the classroom.

At Lantern School, the Welfare Committee is dedicated to supporting our learners’ well-being while also reaching beyond the school to make a positive impact in the wider community.