Educative Excursions
We have had much fun this past term with several excursions. With each, we seek to develop our children, be it in the physical, intellectual, and/or emotional realms. Pinelands Library, the Aquarium, and the Planetarium were just a few of Term 4’s outings. Visits to Gordon’s Gym, the Playshed, and learning football with Apex Football […]
Newsletter 12
Our ‘celebratory’ Mindstretch Newsletter 12 is now available. My thanks to all who have supported me and Mindstretch since we began our work in the early 2000s, and also to those involved in and/or supporting Mindstretch School, now in its fourth year. With gratitude, Jennifer
Marble Painting
Since returning to school for Term 3 earlier this week, we’ve done all sorts of wonderful things, including marble painting. This simple exercise is good for hand-eye coordination, and it lets us create some interesting paintings.
Newsletter 11
Please click here to download our Mindstretch Newsletter 11. It features an essay by the grandmother of our website ‘poster boy,’ Oame. One of the founding pupils from January 2014, Oame is now in Grade 2, and he is flourishing. Thanks too to Philna Badenhorst for her article on music therapy.
Happy Holidays
Mindstretch wishes all our scholars, families and friends a happy Easter break – and chocolate.
Music Therapy
Music therapy is now available at Mindstretch School, under the expert supervision of Philna Badenhorst. Focused on promoting verbal and non-verbal communication, the sessions are designed to be interactive and fun.
Newsletter 10
Mindstretch Newsletter 10 is available. The central article considers the importance of brain interhemispheric integration. Necessary if our children are to achieve their best. Thanks go to Katie Hamilton for her update on autism research at UCT.
Summertime Swimming
Mindstretch swimming lessons are ongoing on an extramural basis. We focus on the fundamentals, including pool entry and exit, floating, back and front swimming, and stroke improvement. We invite both Mindstretch learners and any other interested children to apply. We make learning to swim fun.
Mindstretch Newsletter 9
Issue 9 of the Mindstretch Newsletter is available. Thank you to Jacqui Couper for her article on early intervention. And, thank you to everyone who has helped Mindstretch to serve our young learners and the wider community in 2016!
Mindstretch Portrait
Three years ago, Jennifer started Mindstretch School for children with developmental delays and special learning needs. Now, the school assists 24 learners with the help of dedicated staff. They are amazing children. Serving them is a privilege.