has a unique child-centred educational approach, which
provides for a healthy self concept in every child.
We search for the diversity of attributes within our
classrooms and we consciously seek to develop and foster this
diversity in an atmosphere of tolerance, understanding and
love. This means
that we deliberately seek to know each child as a unique
person, to create opportunities for that person to grow in
understanding of themselves and the world around them.
learning areas are integrated with learning centred around
skills and processes. The
children work in groups within the classroom, enabling various
levels to function simultaneously.
The teacher is a guide and facilitator, working in
partnership with the child.
The development of self discipline in learners is
encouraged through co-operative and group learning. A healthy
and friendly educational environment is encouraged and
education nurtures the development of a healthy curiosity, the
desire to accept a challenge, confidence in problem solving,
community awareness and involvement.
teach our children to think.
We create opportunities for each child to grow in
understanding of themselves and the world around them.
mission of this school is to expose the learners to the
essential skills needed for life through exposure to all areas
of learning, both the creative and the academic.
Ellerton accepts that being multilingual is a defining
characteristic of being South African, the Language of
Instruction at Ellerton is English.
Parents enrolling their children at Ellerton must
accept that all teaching, assessment and evaluation will be
done in English.
as to develop a culture of multilingualism, Ellerton offers an
additional language from Grade 3 onwards.
Ellerton endeavours to provide a wide, stimulating but
secure environment to meet the unique, individual needs of
each learner. We
appeal to the learner's natural characteristics and through
group and individual methods of teaching, we strive to ensure
that each learner develops to the limits of his/her potential.
members of staff are specially selected.
They are caring, dedicated
people, able to provide the child-centred education
that is the hallmark of Ellerton.
We develop the learner's positive self-concept and
foster sound mental health by allowing the learner to channel
natural creativity to positive, socially acceptable ends.
A report is issued at the end of every term.
The Grade 4 - 7 report issued at the end of the First
Term provides an indication of the learner's social
integration, behaviour and work attitudes. At the end of the Second, Third and Fourth Terms progress
reports are issued. No
formal examinations are written until Grade 7, so the learners
are therefore assessed on their daily work schedule which
provides us with a cumulative mark.
This system of graded evaluation encourages the pupil
to work at maximum potential throughout the year.
Ellerton offers a variety of extra-mural activities.
These extra-murals are run by the staff.
Offered, according to demand, are:
Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Soccer,
Netball and Ball Skills (Foundation Phase).
Karate and Computer Club are run on a private basis.
Times and venues for these will be found on the current
extra-mural timetable, updated every term.
and Educational Shows:
Excursions and Educational Shows are undertaken regularly.
Under the supervision of their class teacher, pupils
regularly visit various places of interest.
Parents are asked to assist with or make a contribution
to the costs of such excursions.
In addition , many different educational groups visit
the school to provide supplementary input to our educational
programme. A small charge is usually levied for such shows.
Our Senior classes are also offered the opportunity of
attending various educational camps.
Ellerton has a large collection of books, periodicals
and videos of interest and enjoyment to our learners.
Books may be taken out on loan and reading is
encouraged from our Reception Year.
All learners are encouraged to use the library for
research purposes and to this end classes are taught a variety
of information skills. We are in the process of putting our
wide selection of books onto computer, further facilitating
our learners' use of the library. The library is usually open
at first break and after school.
We are fortunate in having a resident Computer
Specialist who facilitates computer skills training for our
learners as part of their daily school curriculum.
This programme starts in our Reception year.
Learning problems are identified at an early stage of
your child's academic career.
Learners are then referred to the school psychologist
for assessment. Our
remedial specialist draws
up the required remedial programme which is followed during
regular learner-teacher sessions.
There is very close co-operation between the various
disciplines in the case of a learning-disabled learner.
help children over a slight lag or to compensate for a
prolonged absence we have didactic
remedial lessons. These
lessons are specifically for learners who need specific help
in one specific area. These
lessons are discontinued as soon as the learner is able to
once more work independently in the classroom situation.
Music is encouraged.
In addition to class music lessons, learners have the
opportunity of taking private music lessons with our highly
qualified music specialist. Grade 6 and 7 learners may also
become members of the School Choir
This service caters specifically for the children of
our working parents. The caring Aftercare supervisors who look after the children
are Thora Belelie and Jackie Ntisa.
The Aftercare provides lunches, teas and supervised
homework and play sessions until the children are collected.
The Aftercare remains open until half-past-five.