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St Henry’sMarist College

Traditional Values with Modern Relevance 

Miss Iliana SkrebnevaMaths / Remedial Educator

The mathematical skills

taught in the early years

are prerequisites for

mastering those at a

higher level. If learnersexperience problems

in mastering a

particular calculation

during a particular year at

school, they will not be

ready to or capable of

mastering this calculation in a subsequent year unless they

receive immediate and effective remedial aid.

When learners require remediation in a subject, it generally

means they have missed the core basics of the subject

somewhere along the way. Remediation always should

begin with a review of the foundational basics in this

subject.

With a Master’s Degree in Education (Remedial Education)

and 10 years of teaching experience, Miss Skrebneva

offers extra and remedial lessons in Maths from Grade 2 to

9. Her goal is to help learners get back on track and buildessential skills and confidence in Mathematics.

Anwen Cunningham Educational Psychologist

(Educational Assessments and Psychotherapy) 

With 10 years of working as an

Educational Psychologist , Mrs

Cunningham’s work centres

around children’s emotional,

social and cognitive

development; as well as the

needs of families and

parents.

Play Therapy offers children the

space to process their needs and

problems through play. The therapeutic environment enables

them to overcome obstacles and deal with life’s d ifficulties

including anxiety, aggression, grief, divorce, bullying or behaviour

problems. During therapy, children may play with toys, clay,

puppets, sand and water. Drawing and painting materials are also

available. Working with parents is also an essential part of this

process.

Psychotherapy is offered to older children and teens. Therapy is

often a scary thing to think about, but for older children and teens,

it can become a refuge to release stress and open up about the

challenges of life. At times, it can be easier to be ‘real’ with a

therapist than family and friends, although therapy works to

strengthen these relationships. Some of the issues covered

include relationship difficulties, moodiness, anxiety, depression,

self-harm, uncertainty about the future, family problems.

Educational Assessments aim to establish the underlying cause of

a child’s academic struggle.  The child’s language skills,

perceptual skills and concentration are assessed. The child’s

reading, spelling and numeracy are also assessed. Other aspects

that are also considered are the ability to focus, complete tasks,

make friends and enjoy the school day. After t he assessment, a

report is compiled that includes recommendations on how to

address the concerns. I am also available to discuss the child’s

progress with teachers and other therapists if the parent wishes.

Cell: 082 7063717

Email: anwenpsych@gmail.com

Cally Preiss

Tara-Lee Pretorius

Cally Preiss and Tara-Lee PretoriusPaediatric Occupational Therapists

Based at the Academic

Support Centre, these two

Occupational Therapists

provide a specialised

service to the learners at

St Henry’s Marist

College. This mainstream

school-based occupational

therapy intervention aims at

improving visual perceptual,

sensory motor and fine motor

development. These areas

are vital for all aspects of

learning and it is therefore

important that difficultiesare identified and

remedied as early as

possible.

For assessment and treatment

of children who have difficulties

in the following areas:

Difficulty maintaining an upright sitting posture;

Delayed or deficient gross motor coordination;

Delayed establishment of dominance;

Difficulty with efficient grasp and control of pencils/pen/

scissors;

Handwriting difficulties;

Letter and numeral reversals and transpositions;

Visual perceptual difficulties;

Concentration and attention difficulties.

The therapists collaborate closely with the teachers and

parents in order to facilitate effective change that is translated

to improved overall functioning in the classroom and at home.

Tel: 031-2617732 / 031-2614870

Email: entabeniot@mweb.co.za

St Henry’s Marist College

Academic Support CentreTo make a booking, please contact: the therapists/

educators on the numbers indicated. Arrangements for

appointments, therapy and payment will be made

directly with them and not through the College.

Times:

Pre-Primary & Junior Preparatory School: 12:00 -17h00

Senior Preparatory School: 14h00 - 17h00

High School: 14h30 - 17h00

Mornings: Appointments with therapists during school

time must be made with the therapist but confirmed

through the relevant Phase Secretary. Other times are

by arrangement with the relevant therapist.

The Academic Support Centre, Dartmouth Road,

Glenwood (via Glenwood Drive) 

Academic Support Centre