1 of 11 Information: Extramural Programs We currently offer the following programs: Program Description Age group Guideline only. Placement at Teachers discretion. Duration Day & time Price Per school quarter Teacher Group size Drama Trinity College London Curriculum Drama tots Exploring emotion & costume to build confidence, communication and interactive skills though drama techniques, for example: storytelling, improvisation, devised theatre and play, mime much more 3-5yrs 30 mins Tues 14.00- 14.30 R800 Tashai S 5-15
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Information: Extramural Programs
We currently offer the following programs: Program Description Age group
Guideline only. Placement at Teachers discretion.
Duration Day & time
Price
Per school quarter
Teacher Group size
Drama Trinity College London Curriculum
Drama tots Exploring emotion & costume to build confidence, communication and interactive skills though drama techniques, for example: storytelling, improvisation, devised theatre and play, mime much more
3-5yrs 30 mins Tues 14.00-14.30
R800 Tashai S 5-15
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Drama time
Aims to develop clear speech, fluent delivery and pleasing social skills. Inspires the students to become articulate communicators through enthusiastic participation in a wide range of creative activities including speech, creative movement, improvisation, and basic drama theory.
6-8yrs 30mins Fri 15.30-16.00
R900 Tashai S 5-15
Drama lessons & Lesson times Drama students will have 1 lesson per week with a lesson duration of 30mins
Each lesson will consist of; 1. Voice & Body development 2. Poetry exploration 3. Improvisation 4. Termly Repertoire 5. Basic drama theory concept
Lesson Preparation
Each student is expected to bring the following to each class. 1. Message book - A5/A6 size book for feedback and homework. 2. A4 flip file.
Students will occasionally have age appropriate practical or theoretic homework that will be written in message books. Parents are encouraged to check message books weekly for feedback and homework. Practicing at home, as well as parental support, are essential to ensure progress.
Music Work books at extra expense.
Trinity Vocals
Gr1-4
Trinity college London Internationally accredited grading. Internal assessments. Work through Trinity Syllabus books when ready.
5-13yrs 30mins Mon - Fri Junior
13:00-14:00
R1500 Tashai S
One on one
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Piano Gr1-3
Beginner: John Thompson’s beginner piano books. Once completed, moving on to Trinity Syllabus books. Internal assessments.
4-13yrs 30mins Prep
14:30- 15:00
Later lessons available on Tues/Thurs at request.
Please enquire for availability
R1500 Tashai S
One on one
Recorder One-year course. Basic music theory & Recorder practical lessons
4-13yrs 30 mins R800 Tashai S
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Music lessons & lesson times
Children are expected to commit to an instrument for a full year as it is only after a year that one can determine if sufficient progress has been made. A child is expected to have his/her own instrument at home.
There are 14 guaranteed music lessons per week. Music lessons take place from 13:00-15:00 from Monday- Friday, with later lessons available to external students on Tuesdays/Wednesday between 15:30-16:30 by special request. Preparatory School learners will only be permitted to have music lessons from 14:30, outside Academic time.
Music lesson preparation
Children will receive age appropriate written and practical homework after each lesson. Even just coloring in a music instrument for our little ones, lays a good foundation for the discipline it takes to play an instrument. Practicing at home, as well as support from parents, are essential to ensure progress. Parents are encouraged to check their music book regularly. Failure to do homework would result in lesson time being used to complete concept before moving ahead.
Students need to bring the following to each lesson; 1. Message book – A5/A6 book for feedback & homework 2. A4 Flip File (Vocal/Recorder students) 3. Piano book- John Thompson’s easiest piano course Part 1 (Students will progress through course, and parents kept up to date on when new Piano book is to be purchased.)
Dance DRESS CODE
Ballet Classical - RAD method: mental, emotional & physical skills
Dance Lessons & Lesson Times Dance lessons have a duration of 30min, once a week.
Each lesson consists of; 1. Physical warm up 2. Technical development 3. Choreography 4. Stretch & Strengthen
Lesson Preparation
Students are expected to wear appropriate dance wear and be dressed before the class commences. Please always bring a water bottle.
Practicing at home, as well as support from parents, is essential to ensure progress.
Flexinastix See below for info Girls: Leotard & leggings
Boys: Tight fitting shirt & jogger/ski pants
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Junior Non-competitive gymnastics lessons, increasing flexibility, strength, discipline and skills on all equipment including Beam, Horizontal bars, Floor, & Trampoline.
2-4yrs 30 mins Tue 15.00-15.30
R800 termly
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Intermediate
Non-competitive gymnastics lessons, increasing flexibility, strength, discipline and skills on all equipment including Beam, Horizontal bars, Floor, & Trampoline.
5-7yrs 30 mins Thursday15.00-15.30
R900 termly
Tashai S 5-10
Senior Non-competitive gymnastics lessons, increasing flexibility, strength, discipline and skills on all equipment including Beam, Horizontal bars, Floor, & Trampoline.
8-13yrs 45 mins Fri 3.00-3.45
R1000 termly
Tashai S 5-10
Flexinastix Lessons & Lesson Times Junior and Intermediate Flexinastix lessons have a duration of 30min, once a week.
Each lesson consists of; • Physical warm up • Floor skills • Equipment circuit (Beam, Bar, Trampoline, Floor) • Stretch & Strengthen
Senior Flexinastix lessons have a duration of 45min, once a week.
Each lesson consists of; • Physical warm up • Floor skills/ Arobatic skills • Equipment circuit 1 (Beam, Bar, Trampoline, Floor) • Equipment circuit 2 (Beam, Bar, Trampoline, Floor) • Stretch & Strengthen
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Lesson Preparation Students are expected to wear appropriate fitness wear and be dressed before the class commences. Please always bring a water bottle.
Sport Stars Unite!
See below for info Girls: Sports Wear
Boys: Sports Wear
Budding Stars (Junior)
Fun-filled, high energy, non-competitive sport lessons. Learn by play coaching, which boosts confidence and self-esteem. Focused on coaching children to engage confidently in a wide range of sport skills preparing them for years of positive and competent sports participation.
2-4yrs 30 mins Wed
15.15-15.45
R800 termly
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Bright Stars (Intermediate)
Fun-filled, high energy, non-competitive sport lessons. Learn by play coaching, which boosts confidence and self-esteem. Focused on coaching children to engage confidently in a wide range of sport skills preparing them for years of positive and competent sports participation.
5-7yrs 30 mins Wed 16.00-16.30
R900 termly
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Sport Stars Unite! Lessons & Lesson Times Junior & Intermediate lessons have a duration of 30min, once a week.
Each lesson consists of;
• Physical warm up • Sport skills activities
Lesson Preparation
Students are expected to wear appropriate fitness wear and be dressed before the class commences. Please always bring a water bottle.
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Visual Art
Children to wear old clothing / protective clothing in case of messy activities
Paint Splatters
Visual arts lessons focused on creative
exploration & expression with a
strong foundation of theory & Technique Materials included.
5-13yrs 30mins Juniors;
Mon 15.30-16.00
Seniors;
Thurs 15:30-16.00
R1000 termly
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Art lessons & lesson times
Art lesson run once a week with a 30min duration. Students are expected to arrive in ‘art clothes’ that can be messed on.
Paint Splatters lesson preparation
Students need to bring the following to each lesson; • Message book – A5/A6 book for feedback & homework • A4 Flip File • A3 Folder
DISCOUNTED AFTERCARE OPTION: We offer an optional discounted aftercare option to Capriccio! learners - this entails 2 - 3 hours of afternoon care at the school at a reduced daily fee of R100, for each of the 8 afternoons per term that the learner will be participating in an extramural program at our school. The cost per school quarter amounts to R800, billed pro rata monthly in advance with extramural fees.
Children not making use of above option to be dropped off (ready in the relevant dress code) - and collected punctually, as no other supervision before or after classes will be available.
PARENT OPEN CLASS: The last lesson of our first semester (Term 2) will be open for parents who wish to sit in and watch with a concert to show case our skills at the end of the year. Kindly note that we are unable to accommodate parents attending any of the other lessons, as this is very distracting for the children. For security reasons, we do not offer a waiting area for anyone arriving early to collect a child after an extramural lesson. Thank you for your understanding in this regard.
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CLASS PLACEMENT & PROGRESSION Students will be placed in different level classes at discretion of teacher. Students may be moved mid-year with parent approval. Class fees differ slightly, so please be aware of these changes as your child progresses.
EXTRAMURAL TERM DATES & MISSED LESSONS Classes run for 8 weeks per quarter, starting week 2 of each term. Any lessons missed due to public holidays will be caught up on a different day and be communicated ahead of time. If a child misses a lesson due to illness or personal reason with communication from the parent, the teacher will endeavor to schedule a catch-up lesson. Any catch-up lessons are dependent on Teacher availability.
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Aim The program as it is taught at Capriccio! is a “pre-gymnastics" class, teaching young gymnasts physical and cognitive fitness skills that can prepare them for Gymnastics levels at a competing gymnastics club in future, if they so choose. From age 7, children have the choice to start competing on a national level at a competing gymnastic club, but before that, gymnastics lessons focus on fitness, fun, flexibility, muscle development, locomotion and rotation skills, jumping and landing skills. Instruction focused on above elements prepares their bodies and gives them the required technique, strength and flexibility, should they continue on to Competition levels, whilst providing a fun and low pressure environment for children to get fit.
Curriculum The curriculum consists of three levels. Throughout the year we explore different skills on all equipment including Beam, Horizontal bars, Floor, & Trampoline.
1. Level 1: 30 min sessions once a week. Focused on developing basic gross motor skills; Balance, spring and landing, rotation, locomotion.
2. Level 2: 30min sessions once a week. Increasing difficulty in skills and more time working on equipment. Start working on technique, flexibility & strength.
3. Level 3: 45min sessions once a week.. Introduction of routines on all equipment. Focused on technique, strength, flexibility & stamina.
All levels are delivered in a learn-through-play environment. The aim is not to create perfect gymnasts by age six, but rather to awaken a passion for this beautiful sport all while having fun and staying fit and healthy.
Lesson Consists of the following: 1. Warm up (Gymnastic shape retention as foundation for other skills, and cardio) 2. Floor skills (Rotation & locomotion skills eg. Cartwheels, handstands, round offs) 3. Circuits (Skills on trampoline, Beam, Bars and floor in continuous circuit) 4. Cool down (Stretch and strengthening exercises) This class is not competitive or strenuous, but rather a fun way to learn and progress. Instruction: Teacher Tashai (Qualified Community Coach)
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Sport Stars Unite! is a physical education program for children that provides a positive, fun and uplifting sport experience for participants. Studies have shown that physical exercise primes the brain for peak performance.
The focus of our sport activities is on promoting fitness and participation in ball sensing skills, to encourage sport readiness in children.
This is a fun-filled, games-orientated activity once a week in age-relevant groups where our sport teacher guides participants in engaging in physical activities and exercises designed to develop an affinity for sport, while at the same time enhancing their social skills and keeping them active and happy.
“Sport Stars Unite!”
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Meet our Extramural Teachers
Tashai Simons Graduated from Trinity College London with her Level 6 LTCL teaching degree in Performance Arts, Tashai has ISTD modern dance, RAD ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap dance under her belt, as well as 14 years gymnastics experience.
Previous to joining us full-time at Capriccio! she was teaching performance arts, including music, dance and drama in Australia, as well as piano & vocal lessons with MEGA MUSIC academy and coaching gymnastics with the Activated group for school gymnastics.
Her other qualifications include:
Gr 8 Pop & Rock vocals (honours) at Trinity College London Cert 2: Visual arts diploma Cert 3: Music theory & business Community general coaching certification She is energetic, creative and her love for children and vibrant passion for the arts motivate her in all she does.
Carina Brits
Carina is a young, active and exuberant teacher who loves what she does – and bounces her way through every day.
She obtained a B. Ed. Foundation Phase degree from North West University in Potchefstroom. She loves sport and recommends participation in physical exercise from as early as possible. Having played netball on provincial level and having actively participated in hockey, tennis and athletics from a young age, she understands the positive impact sport could have on children.
Only Carina’s passion for children exceeds her love for sport. She believes in creating opportunities for them to learn and grow, developing their unique abilities and talents.
“Not only is sport good for children’s health and development, it also enhances them on social and cognitive level. Being active is a healthy choice and a feel-good way of life - By helping young children participate in sport in a fun and fulfilling way, I add value to their lives that will benefit them immensely now and in future.”
