Minecraft Education: Learning Through Play
Minecraft Education: Learning Through Play
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Where creativity meets education!
The Minecraft Education Extracurricular Programme turns one of the world’s most popular games into a powerful learning tool. Designed for learners in Grades 2–7, this programme brings creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and technology together in a fun, structured environment.
Used in over 100 countries, Minecraft Education transforms ordinary screen time into meaningful learning time—building the skills young learners need for the future.
Start Date: TBD (approximately 14 January 2026 - when school resumes)
Venue: Alexander Road High School (Computer Labs)
Fee: R1800 per quarter
Contact person: Kent Cairncross - 0833970728
Why Join the Minecraft Education Programme?
Why Join the Minecraft Education Programme?
For Students
Learn real academic subjects like Maths, Science, Language, Art, and Social Studies through immersive play.
Develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills while working on collaborative builds.
Gain early exposure to coding, logic, and engineering principles.
Build confidence, creativity, and resilience through challenge-based learning.
Discover the joy of learning through guided exploration and imagination.
For Parents
A safe, structured environment where learning happens through guided play.
Enhances children’s digital literacy and online safety awareness.
Supports the CAPS curriculum and strengthens classroom learning.
Provides academic enrichment that feels like fun, not extra homework.
Programme Details
Programme Details
Venue: Alexander Road High School, Gqeberha
Grades: 2–7 (grouped Grade 2–3, 4–5, and 6–7)
Session Length: 90 minutes (60 min structured lesson + 30 min play time)
Structure: 40 lessons per year, aligned with the South African CAPS curriculum
Schedule Options
Weekdays: 3:00 PM or 3:30 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, or 2:00 PM
Each group attends one session per week.
Programme Fee: R600 per month
What Students Will Learn
What Students Will Learn
Grades 2–3: Digital citizenship, storytelling, early numeracy, and creative design.
Grades 4–5: Collaboration, cultural heritage, coding basics, and sustainability.
Grades 6–7: Project management, persuasive communication, and scientific modelling.
Each level progresses in complexity, helping learners build essential digital and academic skills step-by-step.
Why Alexander Road High School?
As the first school in the Eastern Cape to host this pioneering after-school programme, Alexander Road High School is helping shape the next generation of tech-savvy learners.
By hosting Minecraft Education as an extracurricular programme, the school showcases its commitment to innovation, technology, and 21st-century learning.
Enrolment & Contact
Enrolment & Contact
Spaces are limited!
Parents can register their child online at www.ekings.co.za or contact:
📧 kent@kingartistry.co.za
📞 +27 83 397 0728
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E-Kings Gaming brings digital education and esports to schools across the Eastern Cape. Through our partnership with Alexander Road High School, we’re building a foundation for innovation and creativity that prepares learners for the future.
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