Our main aim in the Foundation Phase is to equip our learners with the necessary building blocks for numeracy and literacy development, as well as social integration in a small group environment.

All learners receive face-to-face teaching based on a CAPS-aligned Curriculum, while still receiving individual assistance with the subjects they struggle with – and  participate in weekly Art, Chess, Music, Drumming and Robotics (As part of our STEAM Programme) as well as Physical Education classes. Intermediate and Senior-Phase learners will access their curriculum via their laptops on Google Classroom, implementing much needed digital skills. 

English

Maths

Earth Science

Physical Science

Life Science

We are housed in a residential area within the community, for the community, and focus on remedial teaching. Therefore, we do not offer traditional extra-mural activities. Our learners join clubs for cultural and sports activities outside school hours.

The following schools have generously agreed to allow our Futuresmarties to join their afternoon extra-curricular programme:

Beaumont Primary School at their campus in Somerset West. These costs are for the parents’ own account.

For more information, please view these links:

• https://beaumont4u.co.za/culture/
• https://beaumont4u.co.za/sport/

Henrik Louw Primary School at their campus in Strand, have offered the use of their sports and culture facilities to all students of Futuresmart Academy and Edusmart Academy. These costs will be for the parents’ own account.
For more information please contact Henrik Louw’s administrative offices @ 021 8531 045

Therapeutic Art classes offered at Futuresmart Academy, 68 Mills Street, Strand by Mrs. Tanya O’Connor on Mondays & Tuesdays.

• (Gr. 1-3) 14:30 – 15:00
• (Gr. 4-7) 15:15 – 16:15
• (Contact Tanya on 0845881106 / banshee.tanya@icloud.com).
  These costs are for the parents’ own account.

Soccer Club with coach Karl Jansen (Shibobo) Wednesdays from 14:00-15:00 at Futuresmart Academy. These costs are for the parents’ own account.

For more information please contact Henrik Louw’s administrative offices @ 021 8531 045

The following enhancement sessions form part of our weekly school programme, and are included in our school fees:

• Chess
• Occupational Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Social Worker
• Psychologist
• Remedial classes for individual learners
• Active Living Skills for Foundation Phase learners
• Dance with Mr. Angelo Arnolds
• Drumming with teacher Kyle of DrumJoy
• Stimuzone – basic robotics

The following Extra-Curricular activities are NOT covered by school fees:

• Rugga Roots
• Wicket Cricket
• STEMNerds
• Shift Netball
• Guitar Lessons
• Piano Lessons

Vocational Hub:

Certain learners who are currently accommodated in our senior IEP class will become part of a Vocational Skills Hub starting in January 2027

Our learners are encouraged to make a difference in the community with active involvement with the SPCA, as well as with Tiny Feet, a local shelter for abandoned babies.

• The SPCA: Teaching our learners kindness toward animals.
• Tiny Feet Baby Safehouse: Supporting abandoned babies in our local community.
• Beach Cleanup Initiative: Once a year our students go to Strand beach to clean litter, teaching them to care for the environment.
• Clothing Donation: Drive to donate clothing to The Street Store – a global initiative providing clothing to the homeless.

School Times

Our doors open at 7:20 every morning.
Official lessons start promptly at 8:00 for ALL Phases.

• Class Times:
  Formal lessons end at 13:00. Aftercare starts directly after school.

Our school is situated in a residential neighbourhood. please assist us to respect our neighbours’ privacy and to ensure the safety of our learners!

We ask parents to respect the following rules regarding traffic in front of our schools:

• Learners must dropped at the Front Door Gate by a parent or guardian and handed over to a designated staff member.
• Parents must please make sure not to park in front of Natural Learning Academy (NLA) as the space in front of their property is reserved for their staff and parents.

Aftercare: Mon – Thurs

Monday to Thursday Aftercare for all learners commences at 15:00 on Campus, at 201 Mills Street, Strand – and is included in the school fees for all learners.
The designated aftercare assistant for each day will be on duty from 15:00. Learners are to be fetched and signed out at 17:30 latest Mondays to Thursdays.

Aftercare: Friday

Our school closes at 13:00 on Fridays. While Aftercare is offered on Fridays from 13:00 – 17:30, it will be charged to the guarantor’s account at a flat rate of R100 per afternoon, and is held at Futuresmart Academy Campus @ 68 Mills Street, Strand. The Designated Aftercare assistant will escort the attendees from Edusmart College to Futuresmart Academy @ 13:00.
There is NO Aftercare on public holidays, or during school holidays.

Remedial Sessions:

Remedial takes place during school hours.

A termly timetable is shared with parents via the class WhatsApp Group.