Our parents and families are an essential component of our learner’s achievements and the school reform. At DreamTree good communication between teachers and parents is fundamental.
Frequent e-mails and scheduled IEDP meetings with parents, keep parents up to date and involved in their child’s progress and growth strategies moving forward. Our parents are active members in their child’s growth, contributing towards the progress in their child’s Development programme.
DreamTree created a parent whatapp group, administered by one of our parents. On this platform school related information and communication is shared. Parents are also encouraged to use this platform to share valuable information, advice and use as a bonding tool.
"Parents of children with special needs create their own world of happiness and believe in things that others cannot yet see" - Anonymous
Hear what some of our parents have to say….
Elton & Sherolene De Klerk
Ceazer was enrolled in Dream Tree in 2018. At that time he was 6 years of age and heavily speech delayed. We as his parents were at wits end since he was our first and only child at that time. We were clueless and hopeless regarding Ceazer's future. The Dream Tree was God send, the teachers are angels and were of greatest help and assistance in our lifes. Ceazer has grown not only physically but emotionally, speech wise and basically everything about him has improved over the years. When we leave our boy in the morning we know he is in good hands as all the teachers are loving and caring and they go beyond their calling. We as parents are not one day sorry that we enrolled him in this school, we never up until today had any problems regarding the way Ceazer has been taught. We believe our boy still has a lot inside of him that only The Dream Tree can discover. I can recommend this school to anyone who want what is best for their children.
Francois and Jenny Geldenhuys
We have been incredibly fortunate to have our 7 year old son, Tommy, attend the Dream Tree school over the past 2 years! It has been an amazing experience to become part of the Dream Tree family, and to see our son find his feet and grow into the confident and happy boy he is today! He absolutely loves his school, is so happy to go there every morning, and is thriving in an environment where he feels accepted and understood. The wonderful dedication and care for each and every child can be seen in all that Elaine and her amazing staff do with such passion for the school. The individual needs of the child are always a priority, and there is an adaptive and flexible approach to the support for each child. Dream Tree is by far the best school we could hope for, for Tommy, and is the perfect school to assist us in providing him with the help that he needs. Thank you to Elaine and all the Dream Tree teachers who are all so wonderfully supportive to us as parents too, providing much needed reassurance and guidance along the way!
Ilze Cordier
The Staff at Dream Tree are absolutely amazing. They are kind and loving, most importantly, they encourage our six year old son, Jason to learn and try new skills. They have the ability to understand each child’s learning style and needs. Jason exceeded our expectations this year with his literacy and numeracy skills, but most of all, his improvement in his emotional behavior. The relationship and support between the teachers, parents and the children is truly remarkable. We are so proud and blessed to be a part of this very special family.
Important dates for Parents
18 Jan 2023 - School open
20 Jan 2023 - School photo's
14 Feb 2023 - Valentine’s day picnic and dress up
24 Feb 2023 - Dash Production - Daisy the Dinosaur
27 Feb 2023 - Teacher Natalie Birthday
1 Mar 2023 - Teacher Charis Birthday
2 Mar 2023 - IEDP meetings start
20 Mar - Special School Holiday
21 Mar 2023 - Public Holiday
31 Mar 2023 - School closes
7 Apr 2023 - Public Holiday
10 Apr 2023 - Public Holiday
12 Apr 2023 - School opens
13 & 14 Apr 2023 - Autism Awareness Activities
21 Apr 2023 - Petting Zoo outing
27 Apr 2023 - Public Holiday
28 Apr 2023 - Special School Holiday
1 May 2023 - Public Holiday
12 May 2023 - Special Mother's day gift during drop-off
26 May 2023 - Book day and dress up @ school
15 Jun 2023 - Father's Day gifts go home
16 Jun 2023 - Public Holiday
19 Jun 2023 - Art / Reports / Books go home
22 Jun 2023 - Reports and Books return
23 Jun 2023 - School closes
26-29 Jun 2023 - Holiday program
18 Jul 2023 - School opens
21 Jul 2023 - Dash Production (Solar Sam)
9 Aug 2023 - Public holiday
18 Aug 2023 - Wonderdal outing
22 Aug 2023 - Teacher Elaine Birthday
31 Aug 2023 - Teacher Deirdre Birthday
4 Sep 2023 - IEDP meeting starts
22 Sep 2023 - Braai @ school for kids
25 Sep 2023 - Public Holiday
29 Sep 2023 - School closes
10 Oct 2023 - School open
13 Oct 2023 - Science day
14 Oct 2023 - Teacher Leana birthday
19 Oct 2023 - Halli Production - Healthy eating (send R5 and tinned food to school)
3 Nov 2023 - Sensory / messy play day
15 Nov 2023 - Teacher Sonia Birthday
6 Dec 2023 - Art / Reports and books go home
7 Dec 2023 - Concert dress rehearsal
8 Dec 2023 - School concert @9h00
11 Dec 2023 - Signed reports and books back at school
12 Dec 2023 - Picnic and outing to Pirate ship
13 Dec 2023 - School closes
14 - 19 Dec 2023 - Holiday program