What we are about
We follow an adapted (for special needs) normal state academic learning program from Grade 1 to Grade 7 (Std 5). Various empowering skills such as agriculture (permaculture), chicken rearing, computer literacy & office technology, knitting, sewing, crochet, pottery, glassware, leatherwork, wirework, arts and crafts and weaving are also taught. Have a look at our CRAFTS page to see more'
Our aim is to equip our learners with employable and/or self-employable skills. Therapy (Physical and Occupational) is offered for the rehabilitation, and hopefully, is early intervention for our learners. We are hopefully going to be able to offer "out-patient" care for very young children and for children at other schools. Have a look at our Therapy page, and our Reaching Out pages to see what we are doing.
We are currently involved in two main outreach thrusts into the community
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Serving as a resource centre for neighbouring schools, both for Special Needs as well as for Permaculture (Food, Nutrition, Greening, Recycling, Ecology)
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Community based rehabilitation, skills and literacy training, HIV/AIDS and disability awareness.
Have a look at our REACHING OUT page to learn more.
We have entered numerous environmental and permaculture competitions. These competitions are open and not specifically for the disabled. We won in the Trees for Africa/Woolworths EduPlant competition in 1996 and again in 2000, winning over other "able-bodied" schools. We were in the three finalists of the Nedbank Environmental awards for schools. We were awarded the "Best Land-care Integration" floating trophy from the Department of Agriculture in 2001. T4A have been very generous with both resources and advice. We are grateful for their support and wish to state that we support their endeavours for our beautiful land. We also have Eco School status.
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