At the Annual General Meeting held on 26 October 2023, a resolution was adopted that School of Achievement will be a “School Fee School” in 2024. We are under obligation to renew this resolution annually at the Annual General Meeting. The following fee structures were also approved:

The term learning impairment generally refers to difficulty experienced by children (or adults) in one or more learning areas, which reduces the learner’s ability to realise his or her potential. It is often referred to as a “hidden handicap” and affects between 15 and 25% of children, regardless of culture, race, gender, or class. The learning impaired child generally performs poorly at school because he or she has difficulty in acquiring, storing, retrieving or expressing information. A learning impairment most frequently manifests in the academic areas of reading, writing and mathematics as well as such functions as attention, concentration, reasoning, memory functions, oral communication and so forth. An inability to pay attention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity, may suggest the possible presence of a learning impairment.

A primary learning impairment is often genetically determined and frequently results from a specific neurological dysfunction. Learning backlogs may also be caused by external factors, such as environmental deprivation, emotional problems and so on, but in such cases the learning disability would not be primary.

Prospects are similar to those of any other learner who has passed Grade 12 with standard grade subjects.

Hyperactivity
Attention/concentration problems
Emotional immaturity (compared to chronological age)
Impulsiveness
Poor social skills
Fear of foreign situations
Poor perseverance
Poor self-image and poor self-confidence
Planning problems
Problems with coordination, laterality and dominance
Visual and auditory perceptual limitations
Memory dysfunction

Many learners who could benefit from the professional multidisciplinary team approach at the school unfortunately go unnoticed. Often the below average performance of these children at school and their demanding behaviour at home hide a learning impairment, which is frequently not recognised. As a consequence they are often negatively labelled, which places further, major hurdles in their way and prevent them from achieving their academic and social potential.

More individualised education attention.
Speech-language therapy to address auditory perceptual and language backlogs (to learners in grades 1 to 6).
Occupational therapy to address both motor and perceptual problems.
Psycho-Social therapy to address emotional problems (all learners in need are assisted).
Special concessions i.e. oral examination, transcription, tape aid.
Teachers with an invitational and remedial approach.

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Support Group of Southern Africa
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Support Group of Southern Africa (ADHSA) provides support and information to families, therapists, teachers and caregivers interacting with ADD/ADHD children and adults. The challenges of ADD and hyperactivity are also discussed. This organization offers counselling, guidance and referral services. They promote greater community awareness by producing and distributing information to the media and the public in general.

Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) provides information, resources and networking to adults with AD/HD and to the professionals who work with them. In doing so, ADDA generates hope, awareness, empowerment and connections worldwide in the field of AD/HD. Bringing together scientific perspectives and the human experience, the information and resources provided to individuals and families affected by AD/HD and professionals in the field focuses on diagnoses, treatments, strategies and techniques for helping adults with AD/HD lead better lives.

www.kidsource.com
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Learning Disabilities Association of America
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) provides support to individuals with typical learning difficulties include dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia which are often complicated by associated disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Parents, teachers and other professionals are also supported. LDA provides helpful information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. “LDA believes that every person with learning disabilities can be successful at school, at work, in relationships, and in the community – given the right opportunities.”

The School of Achievement came into existence as a result of the shared vision and dedication of individuals and institutions that recognised that a special intervention was needed to assist children with learning impairments.

A former Minister of Education and Training, Dr. Cruywagen, envisaged a school dedicated to the provision of specialised remedial education for learners with specific learning needs. This vision initiated the establishment of the school. The School of Achievement was formally established in 1980, under the auspices of the Germiston Cripples Care Association – then chaired by Mr Tom Jones, who also chaired the Chaired, the first Governing Body of the school.

The first principal, Mr Ludie Heath, together with a team of dedicated staff and a highly committed Parent/Teachers Association under the chairmanship of Mr Denis Peens, worked tirelessly to secure their own school complex. After a trying period in the dilapidated buildings of the Goedehoop School and much hardship, the drive, tenacity and faith of these members produced results. The new school complex was officially inaugurated in 1990. Since then the school has grown rapidly in all respects.

The Code of Conduct has to be signed by each learner and governs the conduct of each learner:

At the Annual General Meeting held on 26 October 2023, a resolution was adopted that School of Achievement will be a “School Fee School” in 2024. We are under obligation to renew this resolution annually at the Annual General Meeting. The following fee structures were also approved:

The School serves the following suburbs subject to space available on the vehicle: To facilitate attendance, the school runs a bus service to these areas.