Academics at Lantern School

Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6)

Intermediate Phase (Gr 4-6)

The Intermediate Phase at Lantern School comprises Grades 4 to 6, with instruction offered in both English and Afrikaans. Teaching and learning are guided by the Gauteng Department of Education as well as Lantern School’s policies.

Intermediêre Fase (Gr 4-6)

Die Intermediêre Fase by Lanternskool bestaan uit Grade 4 tot 6, met onderrig wat in beide Engels en Afrikaans aangebied word. Onderrig en leer word gerig deur die Gautengse Departement van Onderwys sowel as Lanternskool se beleide.

School Hours

  • Start: 07:30
  • Dismissal: Monday–Friday: 14:00

Skoolure

  • Begin: 07:30
  • Eindig: Maandag–Vrydag: 14:00

Timetable and Curriculum

Learners follow a daily timetable of 11 periods of 30 minutes each.  The curriculum includes:

  • Home Language (English and Afrikaans)
  • First Additional Language (English and Afrikaans)
  • Mathematics
  • Social Sciences
  • Natural Sciences & Technology
  • Life Skills

Time allocation for each subject is prescribed by the Gauteng Department of Education.

Rooster en Kurrikulum

Leerders volg daagliks ’n rooster van 11 periodes van 30 minute elk. Die kurrikulum sluit in:

  • Huistaal (Engels en Afrikaans)
  • Eerste Addisionele Taal (Engels en Afrikaans)
  • Wiskunde
  • Sosiale Wetenskappe
  • Natuurwetenskappe & Tegnologie
  • Lewensvaardighede

Die tydstoewysing vir elke vak word deur die Gautengse Departement van Onderwys bepaal.

Therapy

Learners identified for support may be withdrawn from class during the school day to attend:

  • Speech-Language Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Learning Support
  • Psychotherapy

Therapy is typically offered in small groups, while psychotherapy is provided individually.

  • If therapists’ schedules are full, learners may be placed on a waiting list.
  • Learners are expected to complete therapy-related homework.

Ongoing cooperation between learners, parents, and therapists is essential. Lack of cooperation may result in therapy being discontinued.

Terapie

Leerders wat vir ondersteuning geïdentifiseer is, kan gedurende die skooldag uit die klas gehaal word om by te woon:

  • Spraak-Taalterapie
  • Arbeidsterapie
  • Leerondersteuning
  • Psigoterapie

Terapie word gewoonlik in klein groepe aangebied, terwyl psigoterapie individueel voorsien word.

  • Indien terapeute se roosters vol is, kan leerders op ’n waglys geplaas word.
  • Daar word van leerders verwag om terapie-verwante huiswerk te voltooi.

Volgehoue samewerking tussen leerders, ouers en terapeute is noodsaaklik. ’n Gebrek aan samewerking kan lei tot die beëindiging van terapie.

Homework

Homework is assigned daily, including Fridays, to reinforce classroom learning and develop essential skills. Tasks may include:

  • Mathematics
  • Life Skills
  • Languages and other subjects

Parents are encouraged to partner with educators by supporting their children in completing homework. The amount of homework is determined at the discretion of each educator.

Huiswerk

Huiswerk word daagliks, insluitend Vrydae, gegee om klasleer te versterk en noodsaaklike vaardighede te ontwikkel. Take kan insluit:

  • Wiskunde
  • Lewensvaardighede
  • Tale en ander vakke

Ouers word aangemoedig om saam met opvoeders te werk deur hul kinders te ondersteun met huiswerk. Die hoeveelheid huiswerk word deur die opvoeder bepaal.

Sport

Lantern School offers a variety of sporting activities, including:

  • Athletics
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Netball
  • Cricket
  • Chess

A dedicated Physical Training (PT) period of one hour is included in the timetable every Wednesday.

  • During this session, learners practice with their coaches.
  • Learners who do not participate in formal sports work with their register teachers to develop their motor skills.

Sport

Lanternskool bied ’n verskeidenheid sportsoorte aan, insluitend:

  • Atletiek
  • Rugby
  • Sokker
  • Netbal
  • Krieket
  • Skaak

’n Liggaamlike Opvoeding (LO) periode van een uur word elke Woensdag in die rooster ingesluit.

  • Gedurende hierdie sessie oefen leerders saam met hul afrigters.
  • Leerders wat nie aan formele sport deelneem nie, ontwikkel hul motoriese vaardighede saam met hul registeronderwyser.

Cultural Activities

Learners are encouraged to build confidence and self-esteem by participating in cultural events such as:

  • School Revues
  • Mr & Miss Lantern Pageant
  • Eisteddfod
  • Choir

Kulturele Aktiwiteite

Leerders word aangemoedig om selfvertroue en selfbeeld te bou deur deel te neem aan kulturele geleenthede soos:

  • Skoolrevues
  • Mnr. & Mej. Lantern Kompetisie
  • Kunswedstryd
  • Koor
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