School Information

Co-educational School

Suburb: Midrand

Telephone:
087 805 5680

Email Address:  sandih@sagewood.co.za

Website: www.sagewood.co.za

Province: Gauteng

Respect for all cultures and religions

Address:

Sagewood Avenue

Off Liebenberg Road

Noordwyk

Midrand

Application form - click here

Director:  Mrs Johreen Patel

College Principal: Mr Colin Stevens 

Preparatory Principal: Mrs Vasie Sewramulu

Pre-Primary Principal: Mrs Jeanette Richardson

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Fees:

Preprimary Gr. 000 – 0: -  R 26,174 – R 27,266 per annum

Preparatory Gr. 1 – 7: -  R 34,925 per annum

College Gr. 8: -  R 38,226; Gr. 9 -12 R 46,322 per annum
 

Our Aim

We are a school with quality facilities, vast grounds and committed and passionate teachers who have high

expectations of all their learners. We thrive in the richness of our diverse family of learners, staff and focus on nurturing this, through targeted activities (both inside and outside the classroom) that enhance the learning opportunities of every child. Our aim is to produce enlightened, exuberant, successful life long learners who will be able to seemly take up their rightful place not only in South Africa, but also across the globe.

Sagewood is a private day school a member of the Independent School’s Association of Southern Africa and registered with the Gauteng Department of Education. We are a non-profit organisation.  We have been provisionally accredited by Umalusi, Council of Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training.

Our Services

We offer the highest quality education in small optimum sized classes providing individual attention. We take children from Pre-Primary through to matriculation on one spacious campus. We keep up to date with all new developments in education.  We employ a counsellor who is available to any student, parent, or member of staff.  Our school library is also open to the general public as part of the Midrand Library Service

Our Vision

A school with quality facilities. and teachers. Encouraging a rich diversity, of student activities appreciated by the community, producing enlightened, exuberant, successful graduates.

Our Mission

Progressive teaching methods in small classes. Encouragement of individual expression. Providing the  knowledge, skills, independent thinking and attitudes for success in the real world. Producing, intelligent, caring young people, who will have a real contribution to make, towards the bright future of their country.

Our Values

High standards. Competence and professionalism. Innovation and creativity. Practical skills for life.
 

Our Traditions

Sagewood welcomes people of all backgrounds and traditions, and promotes knowledge and respect for all religions and cultures.

A Brief History of Sagewood

Sagewood started with 16 children in 1985 in a flat in Cyrildene, moved to Bedfordview in 1986 where it had 70 pupils and was registered with the T.E.D. By 1987 it was running in Bertrams with 170 children, and in late 1987 moved to the old Johannesburg Children’s Home in Observatory with 200 children, growing to about 300 by 1992.

In 1992, thanks to a donation of R11 million from the Anglo American and De Beers Chairman’s Fund, the school moved to its current 25 hectare site in Midrand, where it’s custom-designed facilities now stand.

In these excellent facilities the school has continued to develop its high standards and innovative teaching methods. Its high achievement has been proven by its repeated 100% matriculation pass rate, its successful graduates, its showing in external competitions of all sorts, and its happy, settled school atmosphere

Pre-Primary School (Ages 3 – 6)

In a happy, stimulating environment, children flourish!

With a solid foundation, anything is possible!

Our focus is on a quality education, building a solid foundation for the child’s future learning.

What the kids say about school……

Khanyisile in Gr 0 Yellow said: “ I like when we go to the library and choose books.  I like the things that we have and toys we play with.  It is nice to do work at school.  I love my school!

Molemo in Gr 0 Yellow said: “I like it when we make jelly and popcorn in baking”,

Charme in Gr 0 Yellow said: “I enjoy school. I like it when teacher changes the classroom and brings new toys. I love doing baking!”

Nolwazi in Gr 0 Yellow said: “ I learn to draw, cut and paint.  We learn to share.  Teacher likes Saying “Sharing is caring”.  School is fun

Here at Sagewood we teach the children through play, they learn about the value of learning, reading, experiencing new things and about families, they experience many facets of life through visits to our library, outings to cultural villages, Zoo’s and visits from the Fire Station and even a vet during pet week.  The children have a weekly theme and we expose them to as many different forms of learning and encourage individuality in all of them.  Music is a valuable part of our curriculum and allows the learners free expression in the form of movement and playing of instruments.    

Our PTA is very involved and often has socials and family events, thus supporting their children in everyway!

Our Pre-Primary School uses a child-centred approach with a well-structured programme of daily routines designed to foster feelings of security and well-being in the very young child, and strengthen their learning abilities. Our beautiful custom-designed facilities allow a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities to be effectively supervised, whilst giving the children a sense of space and freedom to explore and grow in both mind and body.

Our qualified, caring, experienced staff prepares learners for formal schooling with a wide range of activities designed to balance all the growth areas - emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and physical. Class sizes are small. The daily routines are carefully planned and regarded as important parts of the learning process,   The following gives a breakdown of the activities our learners experience daily:

Whatever the topic discussed or activity engaged in, our curriculum is designed to introduce even the youngest learner to the basic skills, knowledge, attitudes and values of the three learning Programmes, literacy, numeracy and life skills through play.

AFTERCARE

Our Pre-Primary aftercare service has its own separate staff, classroom and programme of activities, within the secure Pre-Primary area. Aftercare is available until 17:15.

Paid Activities are available after school hours at very reasonable rates.  We offer Monkeynastix, Action Ball, Intro Golf, Ballet, Soccer, Computers, Batman Kids Cricket and Kidi-Sportz

Preparatory School (Grade 1 - 7)

Our Preparatory School uses progressive teaching methods in small classes. Carefully selected, professional, dedicated teachers encourage individual expression and questioning of ideas as they impart the knowledge, skills and attitudes for real world success.   The class sizes are small giving optimal individual attention and encouragement to our learners.

Some comments from one of our Parents’ about Sagewood Preparatory….

“My son has been at Sagewood for 5 years now, he started in the Pre-Primary.  My son is a very gentle soul and I was looking for a school where he would be accepted as an individual and be nurtured and loved for who he was.  The small classes and passionate teaching staff really brought my son out of his shell.  He is now excelling in all he does.  Even when we have hit a speed bump the teachers and staff have been available to me and supported me through it all.  I feel secure in the knowledge that my child is getting the best education and when they say we educate the whole child they really mean it.  All areas are developed and nurtured, whether academic, sports, arts and culture or other activities. Everybody has strengths and all are taken into account.”

Sagewood is a united and diverse school—a true reflection of how all children should learn to interact. 

Our learners have a distinct feeling of belonging.  A community built on family values from all cultures.

Building a nation through education is our passion!

Sport and Cultural Programme

We offer a variety of sports and cultural activities, most are included in our school fees but some taught by Teachers who continually attend conferences, workshops and seminars to keep abreast with new global trends

in education.  External teachers are at your own cost.

Aftercare:

Our Preparatory School aftercare service is available until 17:30. It has its own separate staff.  The learner’s homework is supervised and other activities are offered. .

College (Grades 8 - 12)

Our College’s highly qualified, well-trained and dedicated teachers guarantee high quality education. The school has a proven record of academic success. A wide range of subjects is available. Talent is nurtured and the school has a good record of success in cultural, sporting and extramural activities.

A word or two from the principal, Mr Colin Stevens:

I believe high school education is a relatively easy concept if the fundamentals are in place. These basics are mutual respect, resources, resolve (from both teachers and learners) support and input from our parents.

At Sagewood we have all of these fundamentals in place and more. As society has one constant, change, we as educators have to constantly strive to adapt while doing what teachers have been doing for centuries: get learners through the curriculum in order to prepare for “real life”. For the most part we are getting it spot on, but no organisation can rest on its laurels and Sagewood is no exception.

My vision is to make Sagewood a bastion of  21st century education with the vital human element. I will in the next 5 years strive to bring into the classroom more technological resources that will enhance the learners’ learning, increase the learner numbers, while still keeping the classes small and live up to the mantra that “every child counts and is an individual”.

All of this will happen with all the basics of the 3R’s still firmly in place. I sincerely believe that Sagewood must be the school of choice for anyone who wants their child to be fully able to take up their rightful place in our very   dynamic world!

As Einstein once said; "Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence."

What our learners are saying:

·        “It’s a cool school, everyone knows my name”.

·        ‘I am learning more because my class is small”.

·        “Our teachers know us and can therefore help us when we are struggling”.

·     “I enjoy my soccer here”.

·        “My teachers have high expectations of us”.

·        “When I am done here, I know that I will be a success because I have always been given

            recognition for being me!”

Sport and Cultural Programme

We offer a variety of sports and cultural activities, most are included in our school fees but some taught by external teachers and are at your own cost.

Sports Programme:                                   Cultural Programme:

Cricket (boys & girls)                                   Drama

Soccer (boys & girls)                                    Debating

Netball                                                         Public speaking

Tennis                                                          Chess

Cross Country                                                

Athletics

Softball

Basketball                                          

Introgolf (at own cost)

Facilities

Our spacious facilities, in an open setting, have been designed for ease of learning. The Pre-School children meet in their own special secure buildings, the preparatory school and college have bright, well equipped classrooms with easy access to the technology centre, computer centres, and sports and recreation facilities.

The separate administration block houses our excellent library, an internet media centre, fully equipped computer centre, spacious auditorium and administrative offices.

Computers

Sagewood has two well-equipped computer rooms: one is used by Grade 1 – 7 learners and the other by the Grade 8 – 12 learners.

Computer Literacy

We teach computer literacy from Gr. 1 – 9 and familiarise our learners with all aspects of computer technology. They are encouraged to use the computers for their projects in other subjects.

Computer Application Technology

We teach Computer Application Technology from Gr. 10 – 12.  It is similar to Computer Literacy.  College learners are given the necessary computer skills, using the Office Package, Internet and Email.

Information Technology

In this subject tuition in programming is provided.

Library facilities

Sagewood is justly proud of its excellent library facilities, which are used by the whole school for a range of activities appropriate to the various age groups: story times, information skills, private study, etc. Books can be borrowed, and there is an excellent reference section. Good selection of information. Our teachers have access to a comprehensive teachers’ resource centre.

The library is also a public library open to all Midrand residents, and an inter-library loans service is available.

Public Library Hours:

The library is closed on public holidays and all the school holidays (see information sheet).