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Preparatory

College

Preparatory

College

OVERVIEW

Cedarwood School, is an inclusive, co-educational remedial Preparatory School (Grade 1 – 6) and College (Grade 7 – 12) for children who have mild to moderate support needs preventing them from coping adequately in a mainstream school.

We are a member of The Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa, (ISASA).

Set in the scenic country setting of Glenferness, north of Johannesburg, our school comprises around 280 pupils drawn from a broad demographic group across Gauteng.

We are equipped to provide a supportive, non-competitive environment where pupils can regain lost confidence and work to the best of their abilities and potential.

Our classes are small, allowing the necessary time for individual attention and monitoring by our remedial teachers so that pupils advance steadily, build self-esteem, and start to believe in themselves and their abilities. A full range of therapists ensures that all areas of development are supported and barriers to learning accommodated.

Cedarwood School is a Non-Profit Organisation with PBO status and governed by a board of trustees. The members of the board give generously of their time and expertise, offering sound governance and prudent financial management of the school’s affairs.

Board Members:

Duncan Turner, Sudeshan Moodley, Phillip Kotze, Jacqueline Staniforth, Nomsa Chabeli, Thirumala Pillay, Janna Couto,  Nerona Ramkissoon and Thando Sibindi. 

HISTORY

Cedarwood has its roots deep in the local community. In the mid-1990’s, a group of parents established a remedial school in Chartwell so that their children, who had different needs, could be accommodated.  They called that school Cedarwood. 

A non-profit company was established and in January 1998, Cedarwood Preparatory School operated from 113 Dunmaglass Road, Glenferness, with 34 pupils, 4 remedial teachers and 4 therapists.

Cathy Plewman took on the role of principal and bursar and Jayshree Ranchod joined Cedarwood as the school’s educationalist psychologist. Mrs Plewman handed over the reigns in the early 2000s but the roots that had been established by the school’s founders allowed Cedarwood to go from strength to strength.

In 2009, a college was started on the adjacent property and through a conscientious effort to follow the best practices, the school’s leadership team and dedicated staff have made improvements and enhancements wherever possible, keeping up to date with leading trends and putting Cedarwood at the forefront of remedial education in Johannesburg. 

For a number of years, Cedarwood has maintained a pupil population just below 300 and has ensured its high staff-to-pupil ratio which creates such benefit for Cedarwood pupils.

A MESSAGE FROM THE STAFF

A Supportive and Welcoming Environment at Cedarwood

Cedarwood is a place where both pupils and staff are welcomed, supported, and valued. From the moment I began my journey here, I have felt deeply fulfilled in contributing to the academic and emotional growth of the pupils I work with. It has been an incredibly rewarding experience.

The school fosters an environment where pupils feel comfortable and accepted in their learning space. They are encouraged to engage with concepts that may initially feel challenging, helping them not only master these concepts but also build their confidence, resilience, and overall abilities in education.

Cedarwood works with a multi-leveled and multi-sensory approach to learning. This means that we utilize a range of learning methods, such as concrete aids to introduce new concepts and a variety of resources to present information in a more understandable and accessible way. Additionally, Cedarwood makes use of a dynamic team of teachers, educational psychologists, and therapists, ensuring that pupils are developed holistically in more than just an academic sense.

We view our pupils’ potential as a seed. At Cedarwood, we provide them with the soil and nutrients they need to grow. As we nurture and guide them, we witness the growth of strong Cedarwood Trees—pupils who can rise above challenges and withstand the storms of life.

As a Learning Support Therapist, I have found my time at Cedarwood to be incredibly fulfilling. The school has provided me with the space to grow in my career, deepen my knowledge, and gain invaluable experience within the education sector.

Micayla Leigh

 

 

 

 

 

 

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113 Dunmaglass Rd
Glenferness
Midrand

P.O. Box 812
Witkoppen
2068

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