St Martin's Pre-Primary School

St Martin's Pre-Primary School St Martins Prep is dedicated to nurturing confident, happy learners in a supportive environment. Zulu is also offered.

We offer quality education, small class sizes, and fully inclusive school fees covering stationery, books, arts & crafts, and classroom essentials. We model, promote and prayerfully follow the loving way of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have qualified experienced and dedicated staff who are proactive in offering up-to-date, relevant education. We offer active, fun-filled, age-appropriate learning experiences to enhance the potential of every child. We value and promote mutual respect in relationships between pupils, teachers, parents, Church and the community. The child and the entire family and staff are nurtured through mutual concern, love and care. A well-researched programme, which is planned and organised carefully, is offered. Structured teacher-directed and free-choice play periods promote concept formation, language development, pre-reading, pre-writing and pre-maths skills, confidence, self-discipline, problem-solving, social skills, etc. Age-appropriate lessons include the following:

In exploring Music, the children learn about timbre/quality of sound, dynamics/loud and soft, pitch/high and low, tempo and notation, etc. These musical concepts are discovered through song, movement, instrumentation, verbal dynamics and creative activity. Functional Movement lessons promote muscular control and co-ordination, whilst consolidating intellectual concepts, e.g. body image, locomotion, eye-hand co-ordination, eye-foot co-ordination, ball skills, balance, climbing, etc. In Expressive Movement and Dance, the children use the body, how it moves, where it moves and how it moves in relationship with other individuals and groups in investigation. In Drama rings, the children dramatise a story, an event, an emotional experience, a fantasy scenario or a problem situation; the focus being the communication of ideas and feelings through words, sounds, actions and role play. Object Studies allow children to develop analytical skills whilst examining familiar objects. Language advancement is one of the most important aspects of early childhood education; our programme fosters the acquisition of vocabulary as well as the children's ability to articulate, to express their understanding and to use language creatively. Stories and Puppet Shows further enhance language skills and teachers illustrate these enjoyable experiences with pictures, charts, real objects and puppets - and lots of drama and theatrical sound effects! Active learning is encouraged and children explore and learn in various ways, i.e. discovering with the five senses, working with real objects, playing educational games, interpreting posters and expressing conceptual understanding through artwork; thereby allowing each child to progress in his/her own way and at his/her own pace.

Happy Birthday, Goodness! 💙❤️💛Today we are celebrating our wonderful Goodness Moyana, our amazing Green Class Assistant!...
27/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Goodness! 💙❤️💛

Today we are celebrating our wonderful Goodness Moyana, our amazing Green Class Assistant! 🌿💚

Goodness brings such warmth, patience and positivity to Green Class. Her caring nature and dedication help create a happy, supportive environment where our little learners can feel confident, cared for and ready to shine.

Thank you, Goodness, for the kindness and joy you bring to St Martin’s Prep every day. Your contribution to our school family is truly valued, and we appreciate all that you do. ❤️

Wishing you a fantastic birthday filled with smiles, laughter and lots of special moments! 🎈✨

Have a wonderful day, Goodness! 🥳💛

23/09/2026

From learning through play and creative discoveries to outdoor adventures, music, movement and special moments together, our little learners have been busy learning, growing and having fun.

Every day brings new experiences, new friendships and new opportunities to blossom. 🌸

We’re so proud of all the little learners who have grown in confidence, curiosity and independence this term.

Here’s a little look at the memories we’ve made together.

Happy Birthday, Belinda! 💙❤️💛Today we celebrate the wonderful Belinda Fincham — the quiet force behind so much of what h...
22/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Belinda! 💙❤️💛

Today we celebrate the wonderful Belinda Fincham — the quiet force behind so much of what happens at St Martin’s Prep.

Belinda is one of those special people who keeps the wheels turning, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Her dedication, reliability and willingness to help make such a difference to our school community.

Thank you, Belinda, for everything you do! Your hard work may not always be seen, but it is certainly appreciated. We are so lucky to have you as part of the St Martin’s Prep family. ❤️

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with happiness, laughter and all the things you enjoy! 🎈💛

Happy Birthday, Belinda! 🥳

From busy little hands exploring and creating to friendships growing and new skills developing, our learners have contin...
21/09/2026

From busy little hands exploring and creating to friendships growing and new skills developing, our learners have continued to play, learn, grow and flourish.

11/09/2026
07/09/2026

On Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our wonderful grandparents to St Martin’s Prep for a very special day filled with smiles, laughter and precious moments together. 🥰

It was wonderful to see our pupils sharing their school with some of the very special people in their lives and creating memories that will be treasured for years to come. ✨

Thank you to all the grandparents who joined us and helped make the day so memorable!

Spring has sprung at St Martins! 🌼☀️A new season brings fresh beginnings, brighter days, beautiful blooms and plenty of ...
01/09/2026

Spring has sprung at St Martins! 🌼☀️

A new season brings fresh beginnings, brighter days, beautiful blooms and plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and make wonderful memories together.

Our little learners had so much fun creating their very own spider webs while developing their fine motor skills, concen...
29/08/2026

Our little learners had so much fun creating their very own spider webs while developing their fine motor skills, concentration and imagination. 🕷️✨

At St Martins Prep, learning is always hands-on, creative and full of fun! 💙

Address

12 Chelsea Drive
Durban North
4051

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 12:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 12:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 12:30
Thursday 08:00 - 12:30
Friday 08:00 - 12:30

Telephone

+27315646555

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