WONDERLAND PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL
School in Johannesburg

Welcome to Wonderland, where every day is filled with love, laughter and learning. We recently had the priveledge of enrolling a few third-generations students, who are literally following in their parents and grandparents footsteps at Wonderland. We're a landmark school in our area and an authority in our industry, and our very own Best Beginnings curriculum is highly acclaimed and sought after. Local primary schools have been known to compete for our graduates, and even our neighbouring pre-schools confirm the solid reputation of our school and baby centre. We also extend an open invitation to you for a cup of coffee and a look around Wonderland' beautiful playgrounds and busy classrooms, filled with happy children and dedicated staff. We are grateful for the continuous and loyal support from parents, grandparents and alumni, to whom we'd like to say a big 'thank you'. Our school principal, Peggy, has been at Wonderland for 25 years and our team have over 170 years of combined experience. Wonderland offers a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment. Our curriculum provides an stable and solid foundation and our graduates are well-balanced and well-prepared for formal schooling and for life. We believe that play is a child's work and thus play forms the cornerstone of our programme. Wonderland is a well-established school, having opened in In this fast paced, transient society we can offer parents security and stability in their child’s care and education which has been tried, tested and perfected over many years. As children develop, they integrate and assimilate their play experiences to become part of who they are and how they approach life and see the world. We believe that a balanced child who is confident and independent with good self-esteem is more likely to excel in a learning environment and in life. Our school develops inquiring minds and a love of school and learning. Children are taught to develop good life skills including empathy and emotional intelligence. When our parents asked the children what they did at school, they will reply 'I played!’ Play is a child’s work and is essential for learning and development in young children. Children learn best through constructive play and play is the foundation from which children venture forth to learn, discover and experiment with the world around them. Play helps children define who they are and includes singing, creative activities, fantasy play and sharing. What children experience as play and plain old fun are actually valuable learning experiences. Our day is carefully planned so that all the children's 'play' activities are actually learning opportunities. We are involved in charity initiatives each year to teach our children about caring for and giving to others. We pride ourselves on having good relationships with both the children and the parents. Wonderland is committed to fostering strong communication and close co-operation with parents.