{"id":295463,"date":"2026-01-23T13:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/?p=295463"},"modified":"2026-01-23T13:06:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:06:32","slug":"jbay-school-provides-safe-haven-for-learners-with-learning-difficulties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/jbay-school-provides-safe-haven-for-learners-with-learning-difficulties\/","title":{"rendered":"JBay school provides safe haven for learners with learning difficulties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>JEFFREYS BAY<\/strong> &#8211; Love 2 Learn Cottage School, which opened its doors in Jeffreys Bay six months ago, is making a significant impact in supporting children who struggle in traditional classroom settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"295468\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/jbay-school-provides-safe-haven-for-learners-with-learning-difficulties\/staff_40422\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STAFF_40422.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"STAFF_40422\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Staff members back from left, are Janine Noeth, El-Mari de Bruyn, Ivene de Lange, Yvonne van Rensburg, Conette van Breda, Sandra Swart and Kim van Vuuren. In the front are Corlene Vosloo (Principal), Alta Hift, Bianca Crous, Lucinda Windvogel and Melissa van der Merwe.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Staff members back from left, are Janine Noeth, El-Mari de Bruyn, Ivene de Lange, Yvonne van Rensburg, Conette van Breda, Sandra Swart and Kim van Vuuren. In the front are Corlene Vosloo (Principal), Alta Hift, Bianca Crous, Lucinda Windvogel and Melissa van der Merwe.                     &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STAFF_40422-768x1024.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STAFF_40422-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Staff members back from left, are Janine Noeth, El-Mari de Bruyn, Ivene de Lange, Yvonne van Rensburg, Conette van Breda, Sandra Swart and Kim van Vuuren. In the front are Corlene Vosloo (Principal), Alta Hift, Bianca Crous, Lucinda Windvogel and Melissa van der Merwe.\" class=\"wp-image-295468\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500114442664225;width:331px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STAFF_40422-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STAFF_40422-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/STAFF_40422.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Staff members back from left, are Janine Noeth, El-Mari de Bruyn, Ivene de Lange, Yvonne van Rensburg, Conette van Breda, Sandra Swart and Kim van Vuuren. In the front are Corlene Vosloo (Principal), Alta Hift, Bianca Crous, Lucinda Windvogel and Melissa van der Merwe.                     <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The independent Christian-based school, registered with the Department of Education, currently serves 80 learners from Grade R to Grade 7.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Principal Corlene Vosloo, who brings 37 years of teaching experience to her role, said that the vision of the school is to create a safe space for kids with learning difficulties.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said that the school caters for learners facing various challenges, with some learners suffering from anxiety, Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyscalculia and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vosloo emphasised that there is a great need in the community for similar schools because not all children learn the same, explaining that what sets Love 2 Learn Cottage School apart is its approach to classroom sizes and individual attention.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;There are 10 learners in a class. We keep the classes small because the learners need individual attention. This enables us to cater for different learning styles,&#8221; said Vosloo.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The school offers the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), which is the standard academic curriculum for mainstream schooling.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"295464\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/jbay-school-provides-safe-haven-for-learners-with-learning-difficulties\/banelenongcaulagr1_40342\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BaneleNongcaulaGr1_40342.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BaneleNongcaula(Gr1)_40342\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Grade 1 learner Banele Nongcaula.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Grade 1 learner Banele Nongcaula.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BaneleNongcaulaGr1_40342-768x1024.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BaneleNongcaulaGr1_40342-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Grade 1 learner Banele Nongcaula.\" class=\"wp-image-295464\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500114442664225;width:304px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BaneleNongcaulaGr1_40342-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BaneleNongcaulaGr1_40342-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BaneleNongcaulaGr1_40342.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grade 1 learner Banele Nongcaula.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, for younger learners in Grades R to 3, the school has a built-in remedial programme.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the school has not been classified as a special needs school, Vosloo said that many of the learners do not struggle intellectually, but mainly have learning barriers.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her understanding of these challenges comes from extensive experience and education.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To gain more insight into this challenge, Vosloo completed her master&#8217;s degree with a focus on inclusive education.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Through my experience as a teacher, I have seen a great need for children who battle in schools with larger classrooms. Many children were not coping in regular schools,&#8221; said Vosloo.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elaborating on the school&#8217;s name, Vosloo explained that they chose &#8220;cottage&#8221; because it represents a family atmosphere, and with teachers serving as mother figures to the learners, the name felt particularly appropriate.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"295467\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/jbay-school-provides-safe-haven-for-learners-with-learning-difficulties\/gr2class_40385\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gr2Class_40385.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Gr2Class_40385\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Grade 2 learners. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Grade 2 learners. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gr2Class_40385-1024x768.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gr2Class_40385-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Grade 2 learners.\" class=\"wp-image-295467\" style=\"width:508px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gr2Class_40385-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gr2Class_40385-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gr2Class_40385-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gr2Class_40385.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grade 2 learners. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We focus on looking after the learners emotionally, and the teachers truly care for the learners,&#8221; said Vosloo.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the school opened its doors six months ago, she said that they have achieved great success both with the school and individual learners.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Many of the learners enter the school with their heads bowed, but as time goes by, they gain confidence, they are willing to take risks and believe in themselves. Many learners who battle with various learning challenges have excelled after spending some time at the school,&#8221; said Vosloo.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Love 2 Learn Cottage School is a happy place.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vosloo attributes this success to God&#8217;s hand and her dedicated teachers, whom she describes as the &#8220;dream team&#8221;.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond academics, the school offers additional programmes such as after-school tutoring, cooking classes, handicrafts and needlework.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"295465\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/jbay-school-provides-safe-haven-for-learners-with-learning-difficulties\/bulunkosonjicagrr_40304\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BulunkoSonjicaGrR_40304.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BulunkoSonjica(GrR)_40304\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Grade 1 learner Bulunko Sonjica.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Grade 1 learner Bulunko Sonjica.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BulunkoSonjicaGrR_40304-819x1024.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BulunkoSonjicaGrR_40304-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Grade 1 learner Bulunko Sonjica.\" class=\"wp-image-295465\" 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