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Discovery Primary School

Est. 1942

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School Counsellor Speech Therapist Occupational Therapist

Mrs V. Da Silva

School Counsellor and Discovery Primary Therapist Coordinator

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational and Psychological Assessment and Evaluation (University of Johannesburg)

Higher Diploma in Education in Senior Primary (Johannesburg College of Education)

Further Diploma in Education in Media Science (College of Educators in South Africa)

Short Learning Program in Inclusion (UJ)

HPCSA Registered: PRC 0005169

Cell: 083 300 7733

Email: v.dasilva@discoveryprimary.org

verads@live.co.za

Mrs. Da Silva started at Discovery Primary School (DPS) in 2011.

The school Counsellor performs scholastic assessments after teachers have referred the child to the School Based Support Team (SBST). Eyes and hearing must be tested first before the assessment can be conducted so the scores are accurate.

Mrs. Da Silva provides individual or group counselling to modify behaviour, build self-esteem and address stressful life events like divorce, grief or trauma. Severe trauma is referred to a clinical psychologist or Discoverers Clinic. Parent and teacher support is also provided.

Private assessments and counselling is offered after hours if needed- Medical aid rates apply.

Mrs A. Kiewiet

Speech Therapist

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts Honours in Speech Pathology and Audiology (WITS)

HPCSA Registered: STA 0033685

Cell: 082 721 7698

Email: a.kiewiet@discoveryprimary.org

ally_morgan@yahoo.com

Mrs. Kiewie started at DPS in 2015.

The school Speech Therapist performs assessments and develops treatment programmes for children with language, literacy and auditory processing difficulties.

She has developed a Stimulation Group programme for young learners in Grade 1 in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist to address potential difficulties arising in learners starting school too young.

Private assessments and Speech Therapy is performed after hours if needed - Medical aid rates apply.

Mrs C. Churms

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (WITS)

Currently in the process of obtaining Sensory Integration Training through the South African Institute of Sensory Integration (SAISI)

HPCSA Registered: OT 0084166

Cell: 083 594 3672

Email: c.churms@discoveryprimary.org

rissa.pitch@gmail.com

Mrs. Churms started at DPS in 2014.

The school Occupational Therapist performs assessments and develops treatment programmes for children with gross motor, fine motor, visual perceptual and sensory related difficulties. She has developed a Stimulation Group for young learners in Grade 1, in collaboration with the Speech Therapist, to address potential difficulties arising from starting school too young. Mrs. Churms runs pre-vocational skills groups for children with ongoing academic difficulties in preparation for referral to vocation based schools.

Private assessments and Occupational Therapy is performed after hours if needed - Medical aid rates apply.

27 Bok Avenue Discovery Roodepoort 1709 / Tel : 011 472 1558 /Fax : 011 674 4497 / dps@discoveryprimary.org