School regulations

Terms and conditions:

At Hadeda Nursery School, we value clear communication and mutual respect between our families and our school community. To ensure a smooth and consistent experience for all, please take note of the following terms and conditions:

 

    • School fees are payable for 12 months and are due by the 2nd of each month.
    • Late payments will incur a R100 per day fee, including weekends.
    • If fees or proof of payment are not received by the 2nd, your child will unfortunately not be permitted to attend school until the account has been settled in full.
    • Registration fee is required to secure your child’s placement.
    • Should you wish to withdraw your child, one month’s written notice and one month’s fee payment are required.
    • Class photos are optional and charged separately.
    • A 7% sibling discount applies for families with a second or third child enrolled at the same time.
    • The school reserves the right to deny admittance to any child whose fees are not paid by the due date.
    • Interest will be charged on overdue accounts.

First Day of School.

We’re so excited to welcome your little one to our Hadeda family! 💛

To help us keep your child happy, clean, and comfortable throughout their school days, please take note of the items that need to be packed daily, weekly, and monthly.

 

Please bring the following daily:

🧃 Bottle of water and/or juice

👕 A change of clothing (please keep the weather in mind)

🛍️ A plastic bag for any wet or dirty clothing

🍼 Nappies (if your child needs them)

🍱 Child’s lunch — packed according to the duration of the day

(Please note: We provide breakfast only.)

Weekly Items (to go home on Fridays):

👢 Welly boots

💤 Blanket and pillow

🩱 Costume

🧺 Towel

👒 Sun hat

 

Monthly Items:

🧴 Sanitiser / Hand soap (all children)

💕 Bum cream or Vaseline (all children)

🧻 Wet wipes for children in nappies– x4 packs per month (one per week per child)

✨ Thank you for helping us keep your child’s days at school smooth, comfortable, and full of joy. Together, we make every day a little adventure filled with learning and love!

💬 Parent Communication

At Hadeda Nursery School, we believe that strong, open communication builds trust and connection between home and school. We value our partnership with parents and strive to keep you informed, involved, and confident in your child’s daily experience.

 

Our Communication Includes:

  • Monthly updates highlighting your child’s unique progress, classroom themes, and developmental milestones — along with ideas to continue learning at home.
  • Weekly photographs capturing special moments, creative play, and joyful discoveries.
  • Termly reports providing an overview of your child’s growth and achievements.
  • Should an incident occur at school — whether an injury or an event involving another child — we will contact you promptly:
  • For minor matters: a direct message will be sent.
  • For moderate issues: an incident report will be provided by the principal.
  • For more serious concerns: you will receive a personal phone call immediately.

🕊️ Admission to Hadeda Nursery School

Admission is granted upon completion of the following steps:

Book a school tour

  • Confirm available placement
  • Complete the application form (online or via PDF) and submit required documents
  • Provide proof of registration fee payment (POP)

We look forward to welcoming your little one into our Hadeda family! 💛

Contact us and book a tour.

🥣 Menu

Our menu is designed around wholesome, balanced, and child-friendly meals, offering variety and nourishment each day. Mealtimes are also a chance to build independence, share with friends, and practice lovely manners.
Examples of Breakfast Include:

🍓 Fruit salad and yoghurt
🥣 Weet-Bix or oats
🍯 Jungle oats and honey
🍞 Toast and spread + sausage
🍳 Eggy bread and syrup

🕰️ School Hours

We offer four flexible programs designed to meet the needs of every family:

Half-Day (excluding holiday program): 7:00 am – 1:30 pm

Half-Day (including holiday program): 7:00 am – 1:30 pm

Full-Day (excluding holiday program): 7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Full-Day (including holiday program): 7:00 am – 5:30 pm

All programs include breakfast.

Please note: A late collection fee will apply for pickups after 1:45 pm for half-day children. Families who need extended care are welcome to make use of our aftercare facility, which runs from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm on a flexible, as-needed basis.

If someone other than a parent will be collecting your child, please notify us in advance. For safety reasons, children will not be released until direct contact has been made with a parent or guardian.

 

🩺 Medical

Your child’s health and wellbeing are always our top priority.

  • Please notify the school before 8:30 am if your child will be absent.
  • A sick child or one showing symptoms of illness may not attend school until fully recovered.
  • If your child is taking antibiotics or other medication, please keep them at home — staff are not permitted to administer medicine. We are super strict with sick children as bugs pass very quickly with little ones.
  • If your child had a fever, please make sure they are one day fever-free before returning to school.
  • Please inform us immediately if your child has a contagious illness.
  • We actively teach all children to wash their hands after using the bathroom, wiping their nose, and before eating.

✨ Health is happiness — together we can keep our school community strong and well.

 

🚫 Symptoms requiring removal of child from school:

 

Children will be sent home if they display any of the following:

Fever (37.8°C or higher) — child must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning.

Fever and symptoms such as sore throat, rash, vomiting, diarrhoea, earache, or irritability.

Diarrhoea: runny, watery, or bloody stools, or more than two loose stools within four hours.

Vomiting: two or more times in 24 hours (children who vomit overnight should stay home).

Continuous coughing, breathing difficulties, or sore throat.

Runny nose (other than clear mucus), red eyes, or excessive crying/irritability.

Scratching or rashes resembling contagious illnesses (e.g. lice, ringworm).

If unsure, please contact us before bringing your child. A doctor’s note may be required for return.

 

👕 Clothing

 

Children should wear comfortable clothing that they can put on and take off independently — encouraging self-confidence and reducing toilet accidents. We encourage clothes that can get a little messy from play, art, and exploration!

  • Please label all clothing and shoes clearly.
  • Provide a sun hat to be kept at school and sent home on Fridays.
  • Always pack a spare set of clothing in your child’s bag.
  • If your child wears nappies, please ensure sufficient nappies and wipes are packed daily.
  • The school cannot be held responsible for misplaced or soiled items.

 

🧩 School equipment

If any school materials or Montessori items accidentally come home in pockets or bags, please return them promptly. These materials are valuable and part of complete learning sets.

 

📬 Notices

 

All-important school communication — including newsletters, invoices, receipts, invitations, and artwork — will be sent via your child’s locker or handed over by the teacher on Fridays.

Please check and clear your child’s locker weekly to stay up to date.