St Joseph's Marist College
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Intermediate Phase
Junior School Intermediate Phase

The Intermediate Phase consists of Grades 4, 5 and 6. At SJMC Junior School we offer both Mainstream and Montessori education in this section of the school.

The daily programme runs from 08:00 until 14:15, after which the children must participate in extra mural activities at least twice a week.

An Aftercare facility with a structured programme including a homework slot runs from 15:30 – 17:30.


A typical week in the Intermediate Phase can include:
  • Religious Education
  • Computer lessons
  • Languages – English as home language, Afrikaans and Xhosa as equal additional languages
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Life Orientation which includes Physical Education
  • Arts and Culture which includes class music, dance, art and drama
  • Technology which includes computer lessons and media guidance

A life skills programme with a conflict resolution component which includes Peace Education in Grade 4, Peer Mediation in Grade 5 and Leadership Development in Grade 6.

The Learner Representatives Council (LRC) meets twice a term to raise and discuss issues of concern to the junior school learners.

An Intermediate Phase Market Day is held once a year. This gives the young entrepreneurs the opportunity to prove how creative they can be. Although they also discover that it is not that easy to make a profit on their goods, it is nonetheless a good experience for them.

Education Support

A full-time education support teacher, as well as an occupational therapist and speech therapist are available on the campus.

An Education Support Team (EST) assists teachers who have children in their classes that are experiencing difficulties with their school work.