Happy Smurfs Academy aims to provide a quality education for young children and allow them to develop holistically in an enriching environment. Happy Smurfs Academy is dedicated in ensuring that all your child’s needs are met and are well taken care off throughout the school day. Our establishment is hazard free, safe, secure and child friendly for all ages, ‘A comfortable home away from home’.
We provide teaching and learning through using the Approved Department of Basic Education Curriculum for pre-schools in South Africa. We offer a wide range of creative activities, extra-curricular activities, we celebrate special days like occasions and birthdays at school and have lots of fun. We have a beautiful outdoor area where Outdoor Sports, Physical Education and Free Play takes place. We offer meals and snacks with our services inclusive of the fees per month.
Our services consist of:
Half day school – with meals and a snack
Full day school – with meals and a snack
Aftercare is provided for older learners that attend other schools and need supervision after school
Homework assistance is provided.
As much as we love to learn, play, run and have fun, we ensure that our learners take time to rest and have a good nap at school.
Our Mission
Happy Smurfs Academy is committed to providing a program that focuses on the development of young children by creating enriching learning experiences through exploration, discovery and hands-on activities.
Philosophy
Happy Smurfs Academy believes children are born eager and ready to learn! As educators, it is our responsibility to foster that learning by providing children with the opportunities that will allow them to create their own meanings to the world around them. We understand that it is not only important for children to develop the basic skills that will be the foundation for future learning, but they receive care from teachers who have a genuine love for children. Happy Smurfs Academy strives to provide exceptional care in a safe and nurturing environment, create an enriching learning experience for each child and seek out the most compassionate and qualified staff to care for your child
Goals
At Happy Smurfs Academy the goals for children in our program are for them to:
Be active and engaged learners.
Feel safe & secure when parents leave.
Develop positive relationships, self-confidence and independence.
Appreciate cultural diversity.
Have fun while learning!
Owner & Principal
Sigouney is a qualified and professional teacher with a wealth of experience in teaching across all primary levels. She has always dreamt of opening her own establishment to help children to learn and grow fundamentally. Sigouney is passionate and driven about ensuring that all children have the equal opportunity to gain a quality education in South Africa, ensuring that children gain success and confidence in all aspects of learning. For this reason, she has opened ‘Happy Smurfs Academy’, a place where all children have many opportunities while learning in a multi-sensory and inclusive environment.
“Our establishment will be a home away from home for your child and we will ensure that your child is comfortable, safe, happy and getting individual attention whilst learning and growing”.
Develop and learn through fun and creativity.
(Principal)