Application – Village Montessori School

Application

Important application information when applying for Toddlers, Pre-School,

Junior Primary and Senior Primary

Important application information when applying for Toddlers, Pre-School, Junior Primary and Senior Primary

Depending on availability an assessment may be arranged only once the following has been received:

Completed application form.
Copy of latest student academic results as well as therapy reports where applicable.
The Student Confidential Report has been sent by the parents to the current school for completion by the Principal, and a completed copy has been sent and received by the Enrolment Officer, where applicable.
Once the assessment has been confirmed by a written invitation and confirmation of attendance has been accepted, the R1500-00 non-refundable application fee is to be paid by EFT or card (card facility available in the VMS Office). Payment is required before an assessment can take place.
When making an EFT payment, use the child’s name as a reference, and a copy of the proof of payment is to be mailed to the school.

CONFIDENTIAL REPORT

Please download the confidential report form, which must be completed by the current school. This form is only applicable for students in grade 1 and above.

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Year applying for:

Toddlers
Pre-School
Primary School
High School

Grade applying for, if applicable:

Child's Details:

First

Last

Child's preferred name:

Date of birth (year/month/day)

Gender:

Current age:

ID number:

For foreign learners only:

First

Last

Home Language:

We require copies of both parent’s passports, a copy of the Study Permit and work permit.

Study Permit Number:

Please send it to info@villagemontessorischool.co.za

If not English, rank English language ability from 1 to 5 (1 being poor and 5 being excellent)

Religion:

Dexterity of Learner:

Siblings full name:

Year of entry into VMS:

Current school (if applicable):

Up until now where has your child been:

Current school:

Contact number:

Email:

Current grade:

Years attended:

Grades repeated:

Reason for leaving:

Name of any Montessori School your child has attended and period of attendance:

Has admission to any other school been refused (including VMS)?

If yes, when and why?

Has your child ever received learning support, e.g. Occupational Therapy?

If yes, please give more details:

Has your child ever received any professional support, e.g. Play Therapy

If applicable, please send reports by professionals to info@villagemontessorischool.co.za

Medical/Special Needs (includes behavioural needs, for example ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy etc) Your child needs to be able to work independently and without major disruption to the class. If your child has any medical/special/behavioural needs which would mean this is not possible, please include below. Please include the names of any specialists or special education groups your child has been to or is in contact with at present. Failure to disclose this information or a false declaration will rule the child ineligible for admission. If you are unsure what to include please ask the Enrolment Officer.

Any further information you would like to supply about your child?

Allergies, food or other. Dietary requirements. Other vital information staff should be aware of during the assessment and for future enrolment.

Where did you come to know about our school?

Where will your child go to for primary/high school?

Reason for applying to Village Montessori School?

Family History

Number of children in the family:

Normal Pregnancy/ Birth:

If no, can you give details:

Normal Milestones:

If no, can you give details:

Any special health considerations? (e.g. lengthy illness, allergies, ear infections)

Emotional or social needs? (e.g. divorce, move, difficulty forming friendships)

What form of discipline do you use at home?

How independent is your child?

Does your child do any activities out of school? (Specify)

How many hours a day does your child spend watching television?

Which of the following shows does your child watch on television:

Other (specify):

General information

Our primary goal in the recruitment and admissions process is to help each family find the perfect match between its values and goals and those of the school. To this end it is important for you to have a good understanding of Montessori principles and philosophy. What is your understanding of Montessori principles and philosophy?

Parents play a vital role in the development of "community" in Montessori schools and also work closely with the school towards making this an environment where children can explore, understand, and grow into full and active members in our community. How will your family contribute towards this goal?

The school is always grateful for parents' assistance. Please indicate below whether you have skills you could offer, for example legal, marketing, art, drama, music, needlework, fund-raising, DIY, gardening, career days etc.

What are your expectations of the school?

Three references for your family

First

Middle

Last

Reference 2

First

Middle

Last

Reference 3

First

Middle

Last

Parent/Guardian Details (Please complete in full)

FATHER/STEPFATHER/GUARDIAN

First

Last

Surname:

Full Names:

Preferred Name:

Home Address:

Code:

Postal Address:

Code:

ID Number:

Occupation:

Company Name:

Position in Company:

Email:

Home no:

Work no:

Cell no:

Does the child live with you?

Are you the legal guardian of the child?

MOTHER/STEPMOTHER/GUARDIAN

First

Last

Surname:

Full Names:

Preferred Name:

Home Address:

Code:

Postal Address:

Code:

ID Number:

Occupation:

Company Name:

Position in Company:

Email:

Home no:

Work no:

Cell no:

Does the child live with you?

Are you the legal guardian of the child?

Any restrictions on contact between child and mother or father. (Please provide school with copies of legal documents in this regard

Financial Information:

If other, please complete the following:

First

Last

First Names

Relationship to child:

Postal address:

Home no:

Work no:

Cell no:

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Year applying for:

Toddlers
Pre-School
Primary School
High School

Grade applying for, if applicable:

Child's Details:

First

Last

Child's preferred name:

Date of birth (year/month/day)

Gender:

Current age:

ID number:

For foreign learners only:

First

Last

Home Language:

We require copies of both parent’s passports, a copy of the Study Permit and work permit.

Study Permit Number:

Please send it to info@villagemontessorischool.co.za

If not English, rank English language ability from 1 to 5 (1 being poor and 5 being excellent)

Religion:

Dexterity of Learner:

Siblings full name:

Year of entry into VMS:

Current school (if applicable):

Up until now where has your child been:

Current school:

Contact number:

Email:

Current grade:

Years attended:

Grades repeated:

Reason for leaving:

Name of any Montessori School your child has attended and period of attendance:

Has admission to any other school been refused (including VMS)?

If yes, when and why?

Has your child ever received learning support, e.g. Occupational Therapy?

If yes, please give more details:

Has your child ever received any professional support, e.g. Play Therapy

If applicable, please send reports by professionals to info@villagemontessorischool.co.za

Any further information you would like to supply about your child?

Allergies, food or other. Dietary requirements. Other vital information staff should be aware of during the assessment and for future enrolment.

Where did you come to know about our school?

Where will your child go to for primary/high school?

Reason for applying to Village Montessori School?

Family History

Number of children in the family:

Normal Pregnancy/ Birth:

If no, can you give details:

Normal Milestones:

If no, can you give details:

Any special health considerations? (e.g. lengthy illness, allergies, ear infections)

Emotional or social needs? (e.g. divorce, move, difficulty forming friendships)

What form of discipline do you use at home?

How independent is your child?

Does your child do any activities out of school? (Specify)

How many hours a day does your child spend watching television?

Which of the following shows does your child watch on television:

Other (specify):

General information

What are your expectations of the school?

Three references for your family

First

Middle

Last

Reference 2

First

Middle

Last

Reference 3

First

Middle

Last

Parent/Guardian Details (Please complete in full)

FATHER/STEPFATHER/GUARDIAN

First

Last

Surname:

Full Names:

Preferred Name:

Home Address:

Code:

Postal Address:

Code:

ID Number:

Occupation:

Company Name:

Position in Company:

Email:

Home no:

Work no:

Cell no:

Does the child live with you?

Are you the legal guardian of the child?

MOTHER/STEPMOTHER/GUARDIAN

First

Last

Surname:

Full Names:

Preferred Name:

Home Address:

Code:

Postal Address:

Code:

ID Number:

Occupation:

Company Name:

Position in Company:

Email:

Home no:

Work no:

Cell no:

Does the child live with you?

Are you the legal guardian of the child?

Any restrictions on contact between child and mother or father. (Please provide school with copies of legal documents in this regard

Financial Information:

If other, please complete the following:

First

Last

First Names

Relationship to child:

Postal address:

Home no:

Work no:

Cell no:

BY CHECKING THE BOX, YOU ACCEPT THIS UNDERTAKING / CONTRACT.*