Reddam House Waterfall reflects on a year of exploration and achievements
Looking forward to next year, the school outlined ambitious goals encompassing curriculum innovation, facility enhancements, and community engagement initiatives.
This year, Reddam House Waterfall learners have embarked on a remarkable journey, leaving the secure confines of their classrooms to explore new realms of learning and personal development.
Guided by their dedicated teachers, these learners have navigated challenges with courage and curiosity, celebrating numerous successes as they prepare to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead in 2025.
The school community eagerly anticipates the progress they will achieve, confident that the skills, values, and spirit instilled in them will serve as their compass.
Highlights of the year include the school’s participation in the inaugural Africanarra storytelling initiative, organised in collaboration with the Africa Reggio Emilia Alliance (AREA) and other Reggio Emilia-inspired schools across South Africa.
On September 18, Dr Bev Evangelides and the Early Learning School staff hosted the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa’s ECD cluster meeting, further showcasing the school’s commitment to early childhood development.
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The motto, We Shall Give Back, was exemplified during the highly anticipated BIG WALK – Every Step Counts event on Mandela Day, which raised funds to support various ECD schools and charities, including Ahava House, Sisonke Nathi Group, Zakheni Early Learning Centre, and Mother Goose Corner Baby Day Care Centre to name a few.
School headmaster Quinton Pascoe emphasised the innovative use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology, enabling learners to explore distant planets in science, walk through ancient civilisations in history, and practice real-world skills in virtual labs, all from the safety of their classrooms.
The year also featured Derby Day, a vibrant celebration of school spirit and community unity, alongside the junior debate team’s impressive victory at the Gauteng Provincial Schools’ Debating Championship on October 15. The team, comprising Yuvika Chetty, Umar Chohan, Sonali Mariemuthu, Tharollo Matlala, and Nita Vallabh, was recognised as the best in Gauteng.
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On October 10, the college site celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2024, and on October 27, the Interact Committee focused on Reddam Gives Back by engaging with the Lanseria community, creating and painting a mural at the Kwena Molapo Pre-school.
Participation in sports remains a cornerstone of the school’s ethos, with the U15 netball team demonstrating teamwork and perseverance as they competed in the Gauteng Championships.
Looking ahead to 2025, Pascoe outlined key goals and initiatives, including new curriculum developments, facility expansions, and community outreach programmes. He expressed gratitude to all internal and external partners whose support has been instrumental in the learners’ growth and the broader school community.
“We are proud of each of our learners and thankful for the community that supports them,” Pascoe concluded.
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