Afton Grove Country School

Our vision is to establish an enriching environment that fosters the development of compassionate, skilled individuals, dedicated to achieving their full potential while cultivating a strong commitment to the community.

To create a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages accountability, gratitude, curiosity, and sincerity. To empower learners through an enriching, holistic education that enables them to reach their full potential. To instill core values and principles in our learners that foster a lifelong love of learning.

Our learner community are those learners who need a small but structured classroom setup. Our sensory-sensitive environment is ideal for neuro-diverse children. Our TheraEd Approach assists teachers in supporting all learners individually.

A small and integrated class per phase (max 12 learners).

Age-appropriate class allocation for skills children (max of 8 learners).

Maximum of 60 learners in the whole school which will allow us to focus on each learner profile.

Our methodology centers on personal education, highlighting the importance of individualized programs designed to meet each child's unique needs. We recognize that learning abilities are inherently linked to neurodevelopment, which is why we adopt a neuro-developmental approach. Utilizing our TheraEd Approach, we foster a therapeutic educational environment where teachers also act as co-therapists. This aligns with our co-operative learning approach, which ensures that core concepts are consistently presented throughout a learning phase, enabling us to embed these ideas at a deeper level.

SOI (Structure of Intellect)

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

iDevelop Program (neuro-developmental activities based on results of the iMAP)

Bal-A-Vis-X (body-brain integration activities)

Speed Stacking (eye-hand coordination and task initiation and completion)

Nature and adventure

We foster cooperative learning environments utilizing natural materials. Our committed educators act as guides, mentors, and co-learners, nurturing a passion for learning, social collaboration, and the growth of vital life skills. Through a holistic approach that honors the mind, body, and spirit, our educational ecosystem strives to develop joyful, healthy, and well-rounded individuals who can adapt to and thrive in our constantly changing world.

Instructional use of small groups so that learners work together to maximise their own and each other’s learning.

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Achieve 3 main goals

contribute to a team

demonstrate individual responsibility

share accountability for the outcomes

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positive interdependence

individual accountability

promote interaction

interpersonal skills

group processing

Our TheraEd approach aims to create a therapeutic educational environment where they are co-therapists, supporting and guiding learners through the challenges they may experience. Being trained in neuro-development, they assist with daily neuro-developmental activities to support all the underlying aspects needed for learning and living.