More about us!

Brilliant me is a home-based preschool located in Heiderand, within close proximity to the Mossel Bay Mall.

All children between the ages of 3 and 6 are welcome. We accommodate children half day or full day.  Balanced meals and snacks are provided.

Business hours are from 07h00 to 18h00, Monday to Friday.

We are open throughout the year, including school holidays, however, we are closed for three weeks in December.

Our Mission

            Quote: “The things that make me different are the things that make me” – A.A Milne

At Brilliant me we believe in teaching and preparing children for their academic journey ahead, in a small class size,  by encouraging them to gain not only academic, social and motor skills, but also help them grow their self-esteem and have fun! We believe that every child is unique and as such, allow the child to develop and learn at his/her own pace. We encourage individuality by adopting a “learn through play” approach to education.

We aim to teach the child through language, mathematics, science, art, music, physical fitness and computers. Academic standards are in accordance with Western Cape Education requirements and lessons are in English and Afrikaans. At Brilliant me we follow the CAPS Curriculum, thereby ensuring smooth integration into Grade 1.

We focus on character development that fits in with the “Six Pillars of Character” namely Trustworthiness; Respect; Responsibility; Fairness; Caring and Citizenship.

 

Our Goals

·         To create a stimulating environment where the child is enthusiastic to take part;

·         Not to stereo-type the child by encouraging free thinking;

·         To set new goals continually and progressively within the child’s capabilities and at the child’s own pace;

·         To be aware of each child’s individual needs and requirements;

·         To make the learning experience enjoyable, thereby ensuring a happy child;

·         To ensure the child is school ready.

 

About the teacher

Etresia "Trish" Jackson has a four year Teaching Diploma (Pre-Primary Education) which she received from Potchefstroom Teaching College in 1986. She has twenty six years experience as a Foundation Phase teacher. For the first 14 years she taught at a pre-school in Gauteng, where she was Head of Department. For the past twelve years she taught Grade 1 at a Gauteng primary School, where she was the Grade Head. Trish kept abreast of the changing dynamic in education by attending many courses and was awarded numerous Certificates in Excellence for Leadership and Early Childhood Development throughout her career, including Teacher of the Year in 2004. She attended CAPS Training in 2011.

Trish believes in providing quality education to the children in her care in a safe, loving environment.

 

Teacher Trish