OUR SCHOOL
WELCOME TO REDDAM HOUSE CONSTANTIA
SHEENA CRAWFORD-KEMPSTER, MANAGING DIRECTOR
True excellence in education lies in striking a balance between creating a firm foundation for the future, by offering the best tuition and a broad bouquet of diverse opportunities, while simultaneously offering a launch pad to life: inflaming intellects, challenging, channelling and focusing our students’ energy and in the process, widening global horizons immeasurably. We wish only the very best for our students, working tirelessly to motivate them to maximise their innate potential. From the outset, Reddam House Early Learning School follows the unique Reggio Emilia approach, recognising and celebrating each child’s innate abilities and gifts. We regard children as competent and capable and regard childhood as a time to explore, create and be joyful whilst learning. Reddam House has an unshakeable commitment to the happiness, individuality and fulfilment of each student, while pursuing excellence in every sphere from the Early Learning School through the Preparatory School and into the College. There is no better way, in our opinion, than to select the best teachers for every subject and to inspire and motivate our students academically, culturally and in the sporting arena. Reddam House is committed to the success of the next generation. Since our inception almost two decades ago, so many of our Reddam House Alumni are passionately and successfully engaged in a wide, diverse variety of exciting, challenging, entrepreneurial, professional, social, economic, corporate and sporting endeavours across the globe. We believe true excellence in education is only achieved by a powerful, passionate team of exceptional teachers and managers preparing young, happy and motivated students to stand tall and make their mark anywhere in the world as the global citizens of tomorrow. A warmest welcome to the Reddam House family.
With architecture in keeping with the Cape vernacular, Reddam House Constantia has a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. Spread over 32 prime acres, the Constantia campus boasts extensive facilities, including art, drama, dance and music studios, computer and science labs, a huge hall and a well-resourced library. The canteen is managed by local health food chain, Red Deli.
We provide exceptional education from Stage 1 to Grade 12. Affiliated with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and we offer a diverse and stimulating curriculum. Highly qualified, dynamic, and passionate teachers are the custodians of your children’s futures.
A definitive statement of excellence in international education, Reddam House Constantia is part of the co-educational, non-enominational, global, independent Reddam House Group. Reddam House offers a world-renowned educational ethos, providing a broad range of academic, cultural and sporting activities. In a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment we nurture individuality, talent and self-assurance.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE
The Parents and Friends Committee (P&F) is an elected body of parents who raise funds for charity and support the growth of our school.
The P&F proves our established tradition of ‘Giving Back’.
The P&F equally raised for funds through a variety of events & projects that seek to bring our community of parents and friends together.
The Head of School may be contacted for more information.
PHILOSOPHY
OUR EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
Reddam House offers an internationally respected curriculum, including a broad range of academic, cultural and sporting activities. We nurture individuality, talent and self-assurance in a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment. Reddam House understands the importance of education; we therefore equip our students to face an increasingly challenging global future with pride and confidence by inspiring true excellence in international education.
YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN REDDAM HOUSE IF:
A Reddam House education extends beyond the confines of traditional academia to tuition in life and communication skills, study methods and time management. We firmly believe it is vital that our students are adequately equipped to meet life’s challenges in a globally competitive world.
At Reddam House we integrate innovative, challenging and enriching academic, performing arts and sports programmes into our daily curriculum.
A Reddam House education endows each individual student with the self-confidence that derives from performance, the appreciation of the arts as fundamental to the human experience and a creative approach to all they do. Whether through learning to speak in public, drama, dance and instrumental music lessons for all, or by developing a love of the visual arts, Inspired believes that artists are not special kinds of people but every person is a special kind of artist – and by setting free the creative individuality of each child, academic studies also flourish further.
This is the central pillar of a child’s education. Academic results are vitally important, leading to the qualifications that open up the world beyond school at university and the world of work. Reddam House schools do not teach to the test. Students reach their academic potential when they are engaged in the learning process, when their self-confidence is strengthened, when they are empowered by learning to think critically, and when their approach to study is ignited by outstanding teaching.
Reddam House’s sporting pillar stands for health and well-being, fun, motivation, self-discipline and self-esteem. Whether involving students in team sports or introducing them to individual pursuits, Inspired aims to provide an athletics programme to suit every girl and boy. While some our students go on to achieve national and international honours, all benefit from the fitness, enjoyment and life-long interest that sport can provide. And here again, the physical exercise involved contributes to mental alertness necessary for successful study and love of learning.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
WIDE SELECTION
Students are offered a wide selection of sports administered by experienced and passionate coaches. Sporting codes include: Water Polo, Swimming, Hockey (indoor and outdoor), Athletics, Tennis, Netball, Dance, Squash, Football, Mountain Biking, Golf and Cricket.
Art, design, drama and Music are offered as formal subjects of study in the College from Grade 8 to Grade 12. The cultural department also oversees the debating society; chess club; and various music and language eisteddfods.
In the true sense of all students must participate in extra-curricular activities; this builds both school spirit and a sense of belonging and meaningful contribution to the broader school community.
