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The Centre is named after award-winning, author, biologist, and educator, Dr. Carla Hannaford. She is an internationally sought-after, inspiring, and knowledgeable lecturer, consultant, and workshop leader. Her work has taken her to 51 countries and she is widely quoted in books and journals as well as authoring the following four books, all of which have been translated into many languages.
SMART MOVES.
Why Learning is Not All in Your Head.
THE DOMINANCE FACTOR.
How Knowing Your Dominant Eye, Ear, Brain.
Hand & Foot Can Improve Your Learning, revised in 2011.
AWAKENING THE CHILD HEART.
Handbook for Global Parenting, published in 2002
(currently out of print)
PLAYING IN THE UNIFIED FIELD.
Raising and Becoming Conscious, Creative
Human Beings, (with forward by Dr. William Tiller) published in 2010.
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We at Hannaford have based how we teach on this profound body of work resulting from ground-breaking neuroscientific findings. It is a window into understanding the interrelation of mind and body when working with our children. Educators have recently noted a surge in learning difficulties, with learners struggling to cope in the classroom.
Among the reasons behind this is the modification of lifestyle and the rapid changes in human behaviour. We know the human body is interconnected, making it crucial to understand how children learn before we can teach them. At Hannaford, we understand the psychology of learning and help children learn in a way that their body knows best. Learning is simple, learning is easy, and can be a fantastic journey, but each individual, by definition, is different so there cannot be a one size fits all approach to learning.
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There is so much more to learning, than merely learning by rote – it is a journey, not just a destination.
Hannaford offers a non-discriminatory home-school environment, where learners with specific academic needs or educational gaps can thrive. The specific needs of each learner are assessed and tailor-made academic plans (based on a remedial approach) are worked out geared not only to breaching the academic gaps but also to enhance that individual’s ability, where possible to integrate back into the mainstream.
The school has also successfully assisted learners with superior intelligence using accelerated programs, in addition to assisting learners with a diverse range of remedial needs.
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Hannaford strives wherever possible to return learners back into mainstream education. It differs from traditional educational institutions in that it offers very small class sizes where the emphasis is on individual attention to learners. The teacher is no longer the center of attention with the focus being taken to the learner who is given the opportunity to learn and assimilate knowledge through experience rather than being confined to a syllabus and what is conveyed by the teacher.
Humans by nature want to play and explore, and it is through play from an early age that children learn, so why not remove the confines of a syllabus and allow learning to take place in a fun way and with minimal restriction? Schooling, as it exists today is a product of history. Repetition and memorization of lessons is tedious work for children, whose instincts urge them to constantly play freely and explore the world on their own. At Hannaford we strongly believe in changing the environment of the child, instead of trying to “change or fix” our children.
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Our vision is to create happy, anxiety-free, curious, flexible, and deeply motivated learners who can be part of society. In doing so we aim to create awareness and educate people about the importance of inclusion and holistic development for all children.
We strongly believe in changing the environment of the child, instead of trying to “change or fix” our children. Our soul mission is to facilitate every child to become the best version of themselves thereby preparing them to become functional adults. Hannaford programs allow each child to develop holistically in a supportive environment.
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GRADE 1 – 3 SUBJECTS
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GRADE 4 – 6 SUBJECTS
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GRADE 7 SUBJECTS
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Hannaford includes Brain Gym as part of our curriculum. Brain Gym is a series of quick, fun and energising activities used in a balance to make all types of learning in life easier and eliminate barriers. The student is facilitated through their unique process by a Brain Gym consultant. No special equipment needed. Brain Gym is used to activate highest performance potential and increased self-esteem that will fit into even the busiest of schedules.
Brain Gym is recognised in more than eighty countries around the world and has changed many people’s lives in a positive way over the last few decades, and in South Africa for over twenty five years. Brain Gym builds, enhances and / or restores natural neural pathways in the body and brain to enhance natural learning.
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Academix learning program to improve reading and comprehension.
Academix is an educational program which implements a dynamic way for pupils to achieve academic progress in all their subjects. Info-Edu developed educational software since 1993. Therefore it might be possible that you are already aware of our Academix visual perception and reading development program. Academix is already being used by many occupational therapists, psychologists, schools and tertiary institutions like the University of the North West (Pukke).
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We focus on the 5 Love Languages. We all give and receive love in 5 different ways: words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. These are called ‘love languages’ – a concept created by Dr. Gary Chapman through his long-time work as a marriage counsellor.
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We also focus on Communication, Spatial, Intelligence and Goal setting. Your children’s future is in your hands! ‘Knowledge is power’ and we at Hannaford make our students love knowledge! Which means that a man has education and a complete control on his life by using the strength of knowledge. The ability to acquire knowledge, preserve and pass it on to the future generation makes man powerful. It enables him to control the forces of nature and use them for their benefit! Embrace your individuality!
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 2024
17 January – 20 March
3 April – 14 June
9 July – 20 September
1 October – 13 December
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