The Foundation School was established in 1995 as a response to the demand for specialised, learner-centred education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with remedial needs. The school emerged in 1989 as a small Saturday morning school in Joubert Park, run by founder and General Manager – Jackie Gallagher.
The Foundation School, independent and registered as a school for Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSEN), offers affordable, quality special needs education to learners unable to access specialised services, given the rising cost of remedial teaching and learning facilities. The Foundation School can offer a holistic learning experience through the adapted CAPS curriculum and vibrant cultural and sporting programmes for learners.
A combination of well-trained, caring teachers, small classes and new-era global programmes ensure that all children benefit from learning and psychosocial support in creative ways across the school. To ensure our learners have a well-rounded learning experience we offer support progammes to further develop their academic prowess.
We offer support programmes such as:
Junior Jive, Link, CatrobatKids, Phonographix and Gross Motor Skills.
Assessment
To confirm the booking, parents or guardians must pay an assessment fee of R750 (non-refundable) and send proof of payment to foundation@sparrowportal.co.za.
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Acceptance
After your child has been assessed, the parents will be advised either on the day of assessment or within 3 working days as to whether or not the child has been accepted into our school.
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Admission fee
Contact the school for all admissions queries for Grades 1-7 for the 2024-2025 academic year.
School Fees
Contact the school for all school fee queries for Grades 1-7 to enquire about the 2024-2025 academic year.
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The Supporting curriculum at The Foundation School provides additional support to learners through stimulating activities to enhance knowledge, build skills and instill our school’s values.
Support Programmes
Catrobat Kidz: This programme provides a positive and fun filled 30 minute session per week through movement and learning skills which are beneficial to the physical and mental growth.
The Link: This programme provides a structured, inclusive and safe environment for learners to learn and understand their subjects more.
Phonographix: A programme catered to the reading instruction and intervention to give our educators and learners the tools they need to open the door to literacy.
Junior Jive: An authentic South African Educational Music and Movement Programme focusing on musical concepts and knowledge aimed on the development of Gross motor, fine motor and perceptual skills.
Uniform
Girls
- White shirt,
- Sky blue skirt or tunic,
- Black school shoes,
- Short white socks,
- School Blazor
- School jersey blue or blue school tracksuit top
Girls
- White shirt,
- Sky blue tunic or skirt,
- Black school shoes,
- Short white socks,
- School blazor,
- School jersey blue or blue school tracksuit top
Girls
- White shirt,
- Sky blue tunic or skirt,
- Black school shoes,
- Short white socks,
- School blazor
- School jersey blue or blue school tracksuit top
Boys
- Grey school trousers
- White shirt
- Black school shoes
- School socks grey/blue
- Blazer
- Blue School jersey or blue school tracksuit top
Boys
- Grey school trousers
- White shirt
- Black school shoes
- School socks grey/blue
- Blazer
- Blue School jersey or blue school tracksuit top
Girls
Boys and Girls:
- White shorts
- White t-shirt
- Takkies
- White socks