The Learner Support Centre (LSC) comprises of 2 Occupational Therapists, 1 Speech and Language Therapists and 1 Physiotherapist. The LSC provides the following services to the learners and parents of the school:

• Individual and Group Therapy
• Screening for admissions
• Therapy reports for learners enrolled 
• Screening reports for admission 

SID CAPS JUNIOR DEPARTMENT

FOR LEARNERS WITH SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

The Caps Curriculum has a programme that is differentiated that is known as D-Caps or SIDCAPS. It  was developed for learners who will benefit from curriculum that is aligned with the Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase of the National Curriculum Statement at a more applied and functional level in accordance with their age, interest and aptitude. as the programme progressed to Intermediate Level, a skills programme is introduced. 

Core Subjects :-

1. English Home Language 

2. Mathematics 

3. Life Skills

Departmental Head : Mrs. J. Usher 

Deputy Principal and Curriculum Head : Mrs. R. Peters. 

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Departmental Head of Intermediate and Senior Phase (Grade 4 to 7-CAPS) : Mrs. D. Hurjan

Deputy Principal (Curriculum Head) : Aradhna Misra 

 Intermediate and Senior Phase consists of two classes in each grade, one an academic class and the other a differentiated class. 

The academic class prepares the learners to work independently on the academic curriculum, progressing to matric in either a special needs school, like Kenmont or Open Air or a mainstream high school, depending on the kind of support the learner requires.

In the differentiated classes, the teaching style is differentiated, taking into account the learner's challenges. Assessments however, are at grade level. Learners in differentiated classes will progress to the Technical Occupational Skills programme, either at our school or schools like West Ridge High and Truro.

The Foundation Phase comprises of Grade R, 1, 2 and 3. It is made up of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of educators and Teacher Assistants. Although St. Raphael’s School is a school catering for special needs, our learners follow the mainstream academic curriculum, and ensures that each learner develops holistically.

The parents and the school play a vital role in the learner’s development. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in the education of their children, and to communicate with the educators if required. Parents receive academic progress reports at the end of every term, and therapy progress reports twice annually.

Educators assist parents by providing Observation Reports, to medical practitioners (neurologists, psychiatrists and general practitioners, to assist with medical reviews, sensory intergration and behavioural challenges. 

Educators also assist with screening of new learners for admission. 

The dedicated FP team, strives to ensure that learners experience  a well balanced programme throughout the year and participation in Sports days, swimming galas, plays, speech and drama festivals etc. 

The FP Team consists of :- 

Grade R educators : Mrs. Boltman and Miss Marais

Grade 1 educators : Miss Joubert and Miss Bantom

Grade 2 educators : Miss D. Naidoo and Mrs. Ruthilal

Grade 3 educators : Mrs. Dos Santos and Miss Usher

Departmental Head of Foundation Phase : Jacqueline Joubert

Deputy Principal (Curriculum Head and Supervisor) : Aradhna Misra