The Junior Primary department at Northlands is a thriving, happy place where children are encouraged to perform to the best of their ability in a home away from home environment.

There are 15 classes with dedicated, enthusiastic teachers who teach with skill and compassion. There are also specialists for the following subjects – Afrikaans, isiZulu, Music, Computer studies and Physical Education.

At Northlands we follow the CAPS programme, focussing on the holistic child. We have remedial teacher who assists children who need extra help with English. We also have a school counsellor who assists with children who are trying to resolve emotional issues.

We are part of a big school but we maintain our Junior Primary identity by the following activities:

• Our own Junior Primary assembly which is geared to this age group. The children are rewarded with certificates for effort, attitude, good work, sports among other things.
• We have our own gala, sports day and the Grade 3’s have sport festivals where they compete against other schools. The Grade 1 and 2 children have the chance to improve their sport skills on a Saturday morning.
• A large variety of sporting codes are offered throughout the year.
• We have functions such an Art evening, family picnics and Spur evenings for our Junior Primary families.
• The Grade 3’s have the opportunity to be part of the Junior Primary choir.

After school we offer Aftercare for Grade 1 and 2 and homework centre for Grade 3. Here the children are supervised, given a chance to play and the opportunity to do their homework.