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Reggio Emilia Inspired Toddler Classroom

Nova Pioneer Schools for Innovators and Leaders are inspired by the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach. The principles of relationships, spaces and environment are reflected in Tammy Gertzen’s classroom at our Boksburg campus. At the heart of the Reggio Emilia approach is relationships. The school environment and spaces have

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Our Learnings through COVID-19

Michaela Kruger, our Grade 00 teacher at our North Riding campus, speaks to her continued learning through COVID-19. How do you get 4-5 year olds to practice social distancing? In our class this term we first began by explaining social distancing to our students. Distance is a challenging

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The new normal, learning through COVID-19

The excitement has been mounting as we finally welcomed back our learners onto campus. It is important to note however that even though teaching and learning have resumed on campus, we are continuing to teach on our online platform in order to cater to our parents and students who have

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Inside a Nova Pioneer Classroom

As a parent you may be wondering what differentiates us from other schools? Perhaps you’re wondering what the inside of a Nova Pioneer classroom really looks like? Well, certainly learning looks a little bit different at Nova Pioneer. From how the classrooms are designed, to the language our students and

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Being a Grade 12 Learner in the time of COVID-19

A Grade 12 Student reflects on what it is like to be in Grade 12 during the time of a global pandemic

Psychosocial Support Team

How to Help Your Child Adjust to Wearing a Face Mask

Wearing a face mask in public spaces may be something that we, as adults, have fast become accustomed to, however we need to acknowledge that it will feel strange and new to children. Wearing a mask can save a life To avoid the spread of COVID- 19, the Centre