ᐅ Primary School Blue Hills, Midrand ᐅ Reddford House Blue Hills

Outstanding Preparatory Education in Midrand

At Reddford House Blue Hills Preparatory School, Midrand we strive to ensure that our students develop a positive work ethic and gain skills to equip them for life beyond school. Our Junior and Senior Preparatory provides an exceptional primary education for students in Grades 1 to 7, with a team of expert teachers who offer the best academic support alongside nurturing and responsive pastoral care.

We work in partnership with families to develop students who are confident, independent, and responsible, so that they can achieve their full potential at school and beyond. Alongside a rigorous curriculum that provides ample preparation for the next stage of their academic journey, we also offer an extensive range of enriching extracurricular activities for students, and we encourage all our young learners to participate.

Why Choose Our Primary School in Blue Hills, Midrand?

Ideally situated in the beautiful Blue Hills area, our co-educational, non-denominational Preparatory School is dedicated to nurturing each student's unique identity. Here, we foster an environment where students can freely explore their interests and are empowered to excel across the whole of the curriculum.

Our top Preparatory School expertly guides students towards Grade 7, focusing on instilling lasting core skills that will prepare them for High School and the world beyond school.

Embracing a student-centric approach, our educators skillfully deliver the curriculum, taking into account the different learning styles and needs of the students in their care. This individualised approach ensures exceptional academic results, and our compassionate staff prioritise building trusting and respectful relationships with students, while fostering a warm and supportive community.

Our Blue Hills Primary School Curriculum

At our Primary School in Blue Hills, we provide students with a superlative holistic educational programme, offering a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting activities. We focus on fostering individuality, nurturing talent, and instilling confidence in our young students who thrive in our internationally focused and motivating educational environment.

Our teaching and learning programme in the Junior Preparatory school includes a rich balance of both class teaching and specialist subjects, with students engaged in meaningful activities that incorporate all areas of learning and development. We share a weekly class newsletter which provides important information about our daily learning and is a great way to keep in touch with our wider school family. Although we follow the requirements of the South African National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS), our curriculum is enriched and extended by our Reggio Emilia inspired approach in Grades 1 to 3; the assessment and curriculum guidelines of the Independent Examination Board (IEB); subject specialist teaching; and the incorporation of additional subjects such as Additional Mathematics Extension and Robotics. Sports practices and fixtures are scheduled around our weekly timetable of academic learning and afternoon activities.

As our students enter the Senior Preparatory school stage in Grade 4, they begin a more formal part of their educational journey, supported by specialist tutors who teach both the core learning areas and a number of additional subjects in which they have specific expertise. From Grade 4 onwards, students are required to choose either Afrikaans or isiZulu as their First Additional Language choice, and students in Grades 5-7 move between classrooms for each subject. Alongside a wide range of academic subjects, our students also benefit from a strong focus on Arts and Culture, and all pupils are encouraged to discover their inner voice and creative self through our comprehensive programme of Visual Arts, Music, Creative Dance, and Drama.

Languages at our Primary School

Foundation Phase (Grade 1 to Grade 3):
We offer both Afrikaans and isiZulu to all our Grade 1 to Grade 3 students. During these lessons, we provide basic vocabulary and students learn to construct their own simple sentences. They are introduced to common phrases, everyday conversation, and foundational grammar and pronunciation.

Senior Phase (Grade 4 to Grade 7):

In the Senior Phase, students are given the opportunity to choose either Afrikaans or isiZulu as their first additional language. This subject includes an in-depth study of the chosen language, encompassing advanced vocabulary and the construction of more complex sentence structures. Students are also exposed to the cultural contexts and usage of the language. Our Preparatory School curriculum includes reading comprehension, developing strong writing skills, oral communication during lesson time, and enhanced listening skills.

Premium Preparatory Stage Facilities

Our Junior Preparatory School students benefit from a building designed to support our Reggio Emilia inspired approach to learning. The architecture of the buildings reflect the tranquility of our school setting, nestled within the natural environment in the beautiful Blue Hills. With large double volume piazzas and bright classrooms providing direct access to spacious green play areas, our young learners have ample space to learn and explore. Inside, our professionally designed interiors are bright and colourful, reflecting and enhancing our vibrant and joyful school community.

The striking two storey Senior Preparatory building features well-equipped classrooms that include performing and creative arts studios for dance, music, drama, and visual arts and design, as well as science labs and a state-of-the-art auditorium.

Midrand Preparatory Schools with expert teachers

Our Preparatory School Teachers

Our teachers take a personalised approach to primary education, ensuring that each student's individual needs and learning styles are carefully met. This includes:

Tailoring lessons to accommodate different learning speeds, styles and abilities
Engaging students with interactive and hands-on activities
Encouraging group work and peer-to-peer learning to foster teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills
Providing regular and constructive feedback to support student growth and development.

Our teachers bring a wealth of experience and specialised knowledge to our Preparatory School in Blue Hills. Many have advanced degrees in their respective fields and have undergone extensive training in modern educational techniques. They stay updated with the latest developments in education through continuous professional development and participation in educational workshops and seminars.

Extracurricular Activities for Primary Students

At our Primary school in Midrand, we provide our students with an outstanding primary education which is complemented by a diverse and enriching range of extracurricular activities including, chess, robotics, languages, coding, swimming, soccer, netball, athletics, tennis, and more. These extracurricular opportunities allow students to explore their interests beyond the core classroom curriculum, develop specialised skills, engage in teamwork, and build lasting friendships.

Primary School Sports

We offer a wide range of sporting options to suit the season with regular training sessions for all, as well as the opportunity to play in competitive teams. While we encourage and coach children to reach their full potential in their chosen activity, our main aim is for them to enjoy and participate in a wide variety of sports. Students may choose from a selection including Soccer, Netball, Tennis, Swimming and Cross-Country.

Primary School Arts

We believe that all children should have opportunities to develop confidence and nurture artistic and creative talents. As a result, our Performing and Expressive Arts Department is a busy and vibrant community. We like to boast that your child can learn to play any instrument they wish to, and we offer individual tuition in recorder, flute, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, keyboard, piano, violin, guitar, ukulele, drums and voice as an ad-hoc activity. We have two choirs and a Marimba Band, and children can also participate in Drama and Dance.

Our challenging and rigorous primary curriculum provides the ideal foundations for future success. Discover more about our bespoke Preparatory School in Blue Hills by contacting our admissions team.

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