Foundation Phase: Grades R–3
A Confident Start at a Christian Girls’ School in Alberton, Johannesburg South
The Joyful Beginning of Real Learning
The Foundation Phase at Grace Trinity School for Girls lays the academic and emotional groundwork for success - in school and in life. From Grades R to 3, our girls are immersed in a warm, structured, and values-based environment that cultivates curiosity, confidence, and kindness.
As a private Christian girls’ school in Alberton, Johannesburg South, our goal is to nurture learners who are not only strong students, but also thoughtful individuals equipped with empathy, resilience, and a love for learning.
A Learning Environment Designed for Girls
We are proud to offer a girl-centred Foundation Phase that supports how young girls learn best.
Small class sizes (average of 18 girls per class, 3 classes per grade)
A culture of kindness, respect, and integrity
Skilled educators who tailor instruction to individual needs
Purposeful daily routines to grow confidence and independence
Every girl is known. Every girl is supported. Every girl matters.
Academic Foundations
Our Foundation Phase curriculum equips girls with strong literacy, numeracy, and thinking skills.
Phonics-based reading instruction
Concrete and visual maths strategies
Life Skills and integrated discovery learning
English (Home Language) and Afrikaans (First Additional Language)
Through engaging, age-appropriate lessons, our learners build the foundations they’ll rely on for years to come.
Creativity & Critical Thinking
We balance academic structure with creative outlets and collaborative experiences. Girls explore:
Art and music
Group projects
Problem-solving tasks
Class discussions and storytelling
Each activity is designed to develop curiosity, self-expression, and personal voice - all in a supportive, confidence-building atmosphere.
A Focus on Relationships and Character
At Grace Trinity, relationships come first. Our teachers are mentors and role models who guide each girl through both academic and social-emotional growth. We teach values not just by instruction - but by example.
Respect. Empathy. Responsibility. These are the cornerstones of our classroom culture.
Life Beyond the Classroom
Foundation Phase girls enjoy a vibrant co-curricular programme that enhances learning and builds friendships. Activities may include:
Choir
Mini Soccer
Chess
Swimming
Netball Skills
Nurturing a Strong Start for Every Girl
The Foundation Phase at Grace Trinity is where every girl’s journey begins. In these formative years, she builds skills, values, and self-belief - the essential foundation for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and personal growth.
Foundation Phase Quick Facts:
Grades Covered: Grade R to Grade 3
Class Size: ±18 girls per class (3 classes per grade)
Curriculum Focus: Literacy, Numeracy, Life Skills, and early critical thinking
Teaching Approach: Girl-centered, values-based, relationship-driven
Languages: English (Home Language), Afrikaans (First Additional Language)
Learning Style: Interactive, play-informed, structured daily routine
Character Development: Integrated through classroom culture and teacher modelling
Extra-Murals Offered: Choir, Mini Soccer, Chess, Swimming, Netball Skills
Explore Further: Foundation Phase FAQs
Curious about how we support young learners in Grades R–3? Our FAQ section covers everything from class size and curriculum to the values that shape each girl’s early school journey.
A Strong Foundation
for the Future
Grace Trinity is an independent Christian girls’ school in Johannesburg South where Foundation Phase learners build more than skills - they build self-belief. We’d love to welcome your daughter into our school community, where every lesson is a step toward becoming a confident, capable young woman.