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OVERVIEW
Cedarwood School, is an inclusive, co-educational remedial Preparatory School (Grade 1 – 6) and College
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:
Thando Sibindi, Jeanine Kerr, Phillip Kotze, Nomsa Chabeli, Thirumala Pillay, Diane Grimley, Pete Mhlanga, Abhilash Luyo Sanchez and Kuben Govender.
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.
Occupational Therapy: Supporting every child to Learn, Grow and Thrive
At Cedarwood School, we aim to help every child in our care reach their full academic potential by working as a multidisciplinary team to understand and support them. As the School Based Support Team Occupational Therapist, I support learners in developing the skills they need to participate confidently in everyday school activities.
Through class-based sessions and small intervention groups, I focus on developing fine motor skills, handwriting, coordination, sensory regulation and classroom participation. I also collaborate with teachers to implement practical classroom strategies that support learners’ individual needs and create environments where children feel regulated, engaged, and ready to learn.
Working alongside teachers and other professionals, I aim to celebrate each child’s strengths, encourage independence and help every learner reach their unique potential. I feel privileged to contribute to each child’s journey at Cedarwood School.
Ashley Ridge
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113 Dunmaglass Rd
Glenferness
Midrand
P.O. Box 812
Witkoppen
2068
