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Nationalities
| Number of students |
+/- 430 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Many - Approximately 5/6 |
| Most common nationality |
South African |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
98% Local Students |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We do offer instruction, at an extra charge. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Afrikaans and isiXhosa |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
Approximately 28/30 - Each class varies. |
| Average number of students per class |
Varies - Averages at 28 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The Constantia Waldorf School does not use any technology in the Kindergarten and the Primary School. However with the COVID-19 pandemic, and during school lockdowns, our Kindergarten has made creative use of soft tech options such as audio and visual story telling. Primary School moved over to online classes for the upper school including take home work packs. High School uses technology where needed. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Our school only uses virtual classroom technology whenever schools go into lockdown or whenever the necessity arises, however, it is our firm belief that nothing can replace a real human to human teaching and learning experience. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We celebrate Christian based festivals, in a universal manner and welcome all denominations. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Same as above answer. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
National Senior Certificate (Matric). |
| Results in these examinations |
100% pass rate for many years. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Age and class appropriate. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Age and class appropriate. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Estimated at 65 to 75%. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The Constantia Waldorf School offers a Learning Support Faculty consisting of various specialised teachers. We offer a main stream Waldorf education. The Constantia Waldorf School is not a remedial institution. |
| Learning support offered |
As above |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The Constantia Waldorf school recognises individuals unique needs and requirements. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Our Learner Support Faculty offers a range of therapists and councilors who are accessible to students. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Our enrollment process is extensive and all listed requirements are necessary for an in-depth pre-assessment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Refer to above answer. |
| Waiting list |
Yes there is, as we have one class per grade. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No specific deadline - parents will be guided in the application process according to the relevant classes, as these processes may differ. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes we do. |
School day
| School start time |
Under normal circumstances school starts at 8am in the morning and students are to be in their classrooms by 7:55am, however, during the pandemic and in accordance to Lockdown situations, all arrivals and after school pick-ups are staggered between 12:30 and 3pm. The school will keep parents informed. |
| School finish time |
Classes have different closing times during the week (see above times), however, during this time much is dependent on the the pandemic protocols. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, limited. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No. Not under current circumstances. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No. Not under current COVID circumstances. |
| Uniform required |
No, however there is a dress code. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Indoor and outdoor sports follow a seasonal timetable and may change from time to time. |
| Sports activities included |
Age appropriate physical Education. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our school participates in various inter-school sporting matches. We support a healthy sporting team spirit with appropriate competitive sports. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Primary School Outdoor classroom. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis and basketball courts as well as a sports field with a cricket pitch. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Constantia Waldorf School was established in 1967 on a farm in what was then rural Constantia, in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. It was the first Waldorf school in Africa. Constantia Waldorf School is co-educational and offers a modern, comprehensive Waldorf Curriculum from Playgroup to Matric, designed to meet the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of the growing child at various stages of development. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Sciences, technologies and humanities are afforded as much educational emphasis as the arts. A wide variety of curricular and extracurricular activities such as basketball, cricket, soccer, dancing, music are on offer throughout the year. We offer an Outdoor Classroom experience after school which attracts Primary School children who enjoy gardening, farming, caring for animals and learning about nature in general. Additionally, we are a community from multiple nationalities, which adds another dimension to learning by providing a variety of perspectives and insights. |