Sharon Nursery School

A joyful and nurturing environment dedicated to the holistic development of every child

Ages 3-5 Years Play-Based Learning Jewish Values

Welcome to Our Nursery School

Sharon Nursery School is a joyful and nurturing environment dedicated to the holistic development of every child. As a Jewish school, we embrace and uphold the values of the Jewish faith, fostering a strong sense of community and tradition.

Our small, close-knit setting ensures that each child feels valued, supported, and celebrated. Learning at Sharon Nursery School is guided by play and discovery, with a diverse range of activities designed to meet every child's developmental needs.

We believe that play-based learning is the key to growth—it inspires problem-solving, creativity, imagination, and exploration, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

Our Mission

Sharon School in Harare, Zimbabwe's mission is to provide a high-quality primary education to students of all races and religions in a Jewish cultural environment, fostering the potential of each individual.

  • Provide high-quality primary school education
  • Offer education in a Jewish cultural environment
  • Identify and develop each pupil's potential
  • Use the best available resources

Our Values

Tolerance
Multicultural environment
Understanding
Respect for all cultures
Compassion
Empathy for others
Excellence
Academic & personal

Curriculum & Learning Approach

We combine both Cambridge and Zimsec curriculum through theme-based, play-centered learning

Our Learning Areas

Language & Literacy
Speaking, listening, pre-reading & writing skills
Personal & Social Development
Understanding relationships & emotions
Physical Development
Gross & fine motor skills
Mathematics
Number sense & problem solving
Understanding Our World
Natural & social world exploration
Creative Expression
Art, craft, music & dance

A Typical Day at Sharon Nursery School

7:00 - 8:00 AM
Arrival & Free Play Activities
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Circle Time & Concept Introduction
8:30 - 9:45 AM
Structured Learning Activities
9:45 - 11:00 AM
Snack Time & Outdoor Play
11:00 - 11:45 AM
Specialist Activities
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Story Time

Jewish Festivals & Culture

We enrich our learning through meaningful Jewish festivals and traditions

Rosh Hashanah

The Jewish New Year - like a birthday for the world! Children eat apples dipped in honey for a sweet year.

Yom Kippur

Day of Atonement - a day to think about being kinder and making good choices.

Sukkot

Harvest Festival - families build small huts called sukkahs, just like people did long ago.

Hanukkah

Festival of Lights - eight days of lighting candles, playing dreidel, and enjoying special treats!

Purim

Celebration of Courage - like a big costume party celebrating Queen Esther's bravery!

Passover

Story of Freedom - remembering how people worked together to be free, celebrating Moses' journey.

Our Classes

ECD A Class

Age Group: 3-4 years old

Class Size: Up to 18 children

Staff: Miss Tudor (Teacher) & Miss Monica (Assistant)

ECD B Class

Age Group: 4-5 years old

Class Size: Up to 18 children

Staff: Miss Kate Brits (Teacher & TIC) & Miss Violet (Assistant)

Admissions & Enrollment

Application

Visit the school and fill in an application form in the year the child turns 2 years old.

Assessment

Children are assessed in May/June of the year they turn 3.

Support

Each class has a qualified teacher and assistant teacher for optimal support.

Visit Sharon Nursery School

Location

Stand 6996 Lezard Avenue
Milton Park, Harare

Phone

+263 774 822278

Email

administration@sharonschool.co.zw