Oshana Gymnasium Preschool | Ongwediva

Oshana Gymnasium has a preschool in Ongwediva, Oshana (Namibia). We offer high-quality early childhood development for children from 3 years to Grade R. Our classes are divided by age and we carefully limit the number of children per class to ensure they are all cared for and entertained. Our preschool programme follows the Namibian curriculum, which engages inherent curiosity and love of play, while supporting children’s well-being all-round. We also form part of the Curro school group, teaching takes place in English, and we have an aftercare service. Our curriculum is based on Stepping Stones by Grové and Hauptfleisch, All-in-One, and the Namibian pre-primary syllabus (from 3 to 5 years). This combination ensures that our children receive a holistic early childhood development – emotional, perceptual, motorial, social and intellectual well-being. This helps your child grow confident in themselves and forms a healthy basis that will allow them to master their academics in primary school. Our preschool programme is presented through a daily routine that focuses on letting children learn by having lots of fun within a framework. Such a schedule creates space for creative activities, running and playing, singing and dancing, and so much more! This also provides children with stability and a sense of safety. As part of the Curro school group, children enjoy preference when applying to us from any school in the group. Should you and your family relocate to Ongwediva, we will help you through the transfer process from start to finish. The group has two other schools in Namibia, namely Walvis Bay Gymnasium and Windhoek Gymnasium. We help your child get ready for the formal learning that starts in Grade 1. They learn the basic foundations on which all further learning is based: Language (read, spell, understand, speak, listen) Mathematics (count, understand numbers, addition, subtraction and multiplication) Life skills (physical education, real-life experiences, problem-solving, creativity) We understand that our community has many families whose home language is Afrikaans or Oshindonga. As our classes are taught in English, we support your child in growing comfortable with English. Children need lots of attention and nurturing. That is why our classes are divided by age, with a carefully limited number of children in each class. Our teachers also have one or more assistants, depending on the age group and number of children in the class. By having a limited number of children in class, our teachers can give each one the individual care and attention they need to flourish and feel loved. Our school is born from the realisation that the community of northern Namibia has a desire for quality schools. Our approach encompasses the values and lifestyle of the Namibian child as developed by fellow Namibians. These values are built on good academics, sport, culture, positive discipline, child-friendliness and a strong moral education. As a preschool in Ongwediva, Oshana (Namibia), we are committed to providing an education that meets our community’s needs. Take a scroll through the rest of our website to discover everything your child can enjoy with us.

Our aftercare service operates until late in the afternoon, at an additional cost. Learners are accommodated in safe classrooms and playgrounds, and the fees include lunch and mid-afternoon snacks. Our classes are divided by age and each teacher has one or more assistants, depending on the group and the number of children in the class. This ensures that each child gets the care and attention they need, and that they can optimally benefit from our preschool programme. Children wholeheartedly run, play, climb, and jump, which may sometimes lead to minor bumps and bruises. This is why designated teachers have first-aid training. Please note that national regulations prohibit teachers from dispensing any medicine, even over-the-counter or herbal tonics, without a valid prescription signed by a medical doctor. Therefore, when a child needs medicine during the day, our first-aid officers will dispense medicine in class only if a valid prescription is provided. Our teachers form close relationships with each child, which allows them to know the individual adjustment and progress of your child. At the end of each term, we issue an adjustment or progress report, and have a one-on-one with each parent. As part of the Curro school group, we believe that children learn by interacting with the world around them. That is why preschool classrooms themselves are considered to be inanimate teachers of sorts. They are designed to allow maximum room for play and movement while being stimulating on a visual and tactile level. By involving the classroom in the learning experience, your child is engaged in early childhood development even when simply enjoying some lounge time with their friends. Our outdoor play areas include jungle gyms, playhouses, sea-saws and more. These areas are designed to encourage physical play, and generally have synthetic grass to prevent allergic reactions. Additional safety measures are taken on particularly sunny days. Oshana Gymnasium has a preschool in Ongwediva, Oshana (Namibia). We offer high-quality early childhood development for children from 3 years to Grade R. Our classes are divided by age and we carefully limit the number of children per class to ensure they are all cared for and entertained. Our preschool programme follows the Namibian curriculum, which engages inherent curiosity and love of play, while supporting children’s well-being all-round. We also form part of the Curro school group, teaching takes place in English, and we have an aftercare service. Contact us to arrange a tour of our campus to get a first-hand view of your child’s future school.