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INFORMATION

BOOKLET

2018

SAGEWOOD SCHOOL

Educating the Whole Child


SAGEWOOD SCHOOL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

A strong-willed mother's determination to provide a holistic and stress-

free education for her children was the principle on which Sagewood

School was founded in 1985.

Jill Conradie, a mother of three young children, started a school in a flat in

Cyrildene embodying her ideas. The school was named Sagewood, "sage"

being an indigenous tree in our country. A year later the 'school in a room'

was too small with 65 learners and necessitated a move to new premises.

The school relocated to two other places and eventually settled in the Old

Johannesburg Children's Home in Observatory with 200 children. The

first principal, John de Jager, an educator with immense foresight was

specifically chosen to extend the school and see it grow.

As a result of these two visionaries, Sagewood Education centre, an

institute that offered academic excellence and community service,

progressed steadily and embraced the values of non-racialism, non-

denominationalism and multi-culturalism in the environment of an

apartheid South Africa.

The school is owned by, The Sagewood Foundation, a non-profit Section

21 Company. The school does not promote a religious denomination, but

rather teaches respect for all religions. Sagewood School is

demographically representative of the new South Africa. Diversity has

been one of its corner stones since the school’s inception. Sagewood

today, offers a full spectrum of co-ed school education and has a separate,

Pre-Primary, Primary and College.


Sagewood is an independent day school; a member of the Independent Schools’

Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and registered with the Gauteng Department of

Education. We are a non-profit organization and an accredited candidate with Umalusi,

Council of Quality Assurance in General and Further Education.

MAIN SWITCHBOARD: 087 723 3130

1. PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL - Grade 000 to Grade 0

Principal: Linda Naidoo Tel: 087 723 3137

Email: [email protected]

Secretary: Chantal Smith Tel: 087 723 3131


2. PREPARATORY SCHOOL - Grade 1 to Grade 7

Principal: Linda Naidoo Tel: 087 723 3137


Secretary: Ria Coetzee Tel: 087 723 3145


Sandra Naicker Tel: 087 723 3132


3. COLLEGE - Grade 8 to Grade 12

Principal: Ingrid Meyer Tel: 087 723 3136


Secretary: Nicole Le Roux Tel: 087 723 3133


4. GENERAL INFORMATION

School Calendar

School Fees

School Uniform

Enquiry Information

Each school secretary is available to help with enquiries. In a teaching environment, the person you

need to speak to may not always be available. The secretary will take a message and arrange for

you to be contacted.

Enquiries about: Should be made to:

Enrolling learners at the school : Admissions – 087 723 3130 [email protected]

Learners already at Sagewood : The Secretary of the particular school

Sport and Afternoon activities : The Head of Sports & Culture – 087 723 3140


Fees and accounts : The Credit Controller – 087 723 3156


Uniform Shop : Junior Mushonga – 073 662 6046

mailto:[email protected]











VISION

The school of choice, providing quality education, in collaboration with parents in nurturing

children to realise their full potential and dreams/aspirations within a well-resourced, caring and

secure environment, thereby enabling a positive sense of self.

MISSION STATEMENT

To revolutionise the educational process through:

Implementing progressive and creative teaching methods with teachers that are at the

cutting edge of their profession complemented by innovative and competent support

staff.

Adopting a 21st Century approach and providing a stimulating learning environment with

technological orientation to optimise teaching and learning.

To equip our children to confidently meet the challenges of education, work and life.

Providing emotional intelligence and enrichment programmes.

Making independent education an affordable choice for the broader community.

VALUES

Embracing Diversity

Building Partnerships

Acquiring Learning and Innovative Skills

Instilling Respect, Responsibility and Accountability

Serving the Community

TRADITIONS

Sagewood School welcomes people of all backgrounds and traditions and promotes

knowledge of and respect for all religions and cultures.


PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL

At Sagewood Pre-Primary, our children learn through play. While our Grade 000 and Grade 00 learners are

afforded more of an opportunity to learn in a flexible manner, the Grade 0 learners have to follow a more

structured programme which will help them to make the transition to Grade 1 that much easier. The Grade 0

and Grade 1 teachers work really closely with each other throughout the year to ensure that all aspects are

adequately covered before the Grade 0 children reach Grade 1.

Every week, a different theme is taught with the intention of making our learners more aware of how to

properly interact with other children within a community set-up. The children hail from different

backgrounds, speak different languages, and follow different religions but all come together, respecting and

appreciating their uniqueness. Our children are empowered to deal with challenging issues like how to

speak out when they are not happy or how to interact with a child that is being particularly difficult.

The engaging lessons, exciting and innovative activities and the warm, supportive and nurturing

environment makes Sagewood Pre-Primary the ideal school for your child. We can definitely boast about

our fully qualified, kind and caring teachers who go the extra mile to ensure that your child’s learning

experience is the best and most memorable one. Your child will learn within a safe, protected and

supervised educational facility.

Activities

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, English, Mathematics and life skills and these are achieved through play based

experiential learning activities such as:

Weekly theme displays Baking Climbing apparatus

Indoor free time Perceptual games Cycle track

Puzzles Story ring Obstacle course

Block play Music ring Sand and water play

Construction Birthday ring Sensory garden

Developmental Games Book area Library visits

Modelling Imaginative play corners Swimming instruction

Collage, cutting, pasting, painting Outdoor free play time

Aftercare

Our Pre-primary aftercare service has its own separate staff and programme of activities, within the

secure Pre-primary area. Aftercare is available until 17:30.

Paid Activities

Monkeynastix Cricket Kidi-Sportz

Dance Mouse Ballet Soccer

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School Hours

Monday to Friday 07:30 - 13:00

(Early drop off from 07:00)

Aftercare: 13:00 - 17:30


PREPARATORY SCHOOL

The preparatory school is a wonderful, vibrant and exciting learning environment that caters for

learners from Grades 1-7. Lessons are engaging, interactive and meaningful. The diversity

among the staff and learners makes every experience encountered realistic and is reflective of

our current society. Teachers make use of a variety of tools and technology to reach every single

child in order to build on their strengths and develop their weaknesses. In our aim to educate the

“whole child”, we strive to create a balance between the academics, culture and sport.

We aim to equip our learners with the skills they require to cope with any situation, be it

academic or personal. The teachers go to great lengths to ensure that the learners get the best

quality education, they are approachable, flexible and always place the needs of the children

first. Our open door policy and different channels of communication make it easy for the

parents and staff to maintain healthy and positive relationships.

Upon entering the school premises, you get greeted by a whole group of friendly faces and

instantly feel like this is your home away from home. You will immediately feel like an integral

and much needed component of the Sagewood Family.

Why Sagewood Preparatory

Progressive teaching methods which are logical and interactive

Child-centred, holistic approach in a well-structured happy environment

Emphasis on problem solving and communication

Favourable learner/teacher ratio

Continuous Assessment complemented with regular feedback to parents

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Additional languages: Afrikaans / IsiZulu

o Tuition in both for Gr. 1 – 3 learners

o From Gr. 4 – 7 choice of one

Educational day outings and camps

Focus on the positive

Encouragement of self-discipline

Integration of technology in the different learning areas

Encouraging a sense of social responsibility

Incorporating the Singapore Maths curriculum (Grades 1 – 7)

Sports and Culture Programme

We offer a variety of sports and cultural activities most are included in our school fees. External

service providers for sport/cultural activities are at the cost of the parent.

Sports Cultural

Cricket (mini, boys & girls) Chess

Cricket Academy (at own cost) Drama (at own cost)

Soccer (mini, boys) Music (at own cost)

Netball (mini, girls) Ballet (at own cost)

Hockey (mini, girls) Decoupage (at own cost)

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Rugby (mini, boys) Choir

Tekki Tennis (at own cost) UCMAS (at own cost)

Cross Country Dance Mouse (at own cost)

Athletics Computer Club

Softball

Swimming

Introgolf (at own cost)

Karate (at own cost)

NB: Please note some sport codes are seasonal and not offered every term

Annual Camps

Our Grade 4-7 learners will go on different camps during the course of the year. The purpose of

these camps is to equip our learners with various skills like leadership abilities, innovative

thinking, working together as a team, resilience, etc. The children also get an opportunity to

interact with peers whom they don’t know very well and to bond with their teachers outside the

classroom set-up. Please note that this is a compulsory part of the curriculum and parents have

to pay separately for these camps.

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

A well-equipped computer centre is available to our Grade 0 – 7 learners.

Computer Literacy is part of the ICT programme.

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Learner Support Programmes

Music lessons

Library lessons

Computer lessons

Reading Rocket programme

Cami Maths programme

Singapore Maths approach

Development of Thinking Skills – De Bono Hats

EQ – Emotional Development programme

Digital learning

Academic support and enrichment lessons

Counselling support

Study skills programme

Benchmarking tests


Aftercare

The purpose of the aftercare school/holiday programme is to provide structured care for learners.

The aftercare programme is designed to offer a relaxed, safe and secure environment for learners

who cannot be collected directly after school hours. This service is applicable to learners from

Grade 000 to Grade 7. The Aftercare is managed and supervised by staff employed by the

school.

We aim to deliver a structured aftercare programme through:

Ensuring that the aftercare teachers are experienced and caring individuals;

Supervised completion of homework;

Providing a safe and secure environment;

Incorporating structured/free outside play/activities as part of the daily programme; Providing an enriching academic programme; Compiling effective strategies for comprehensive measurement of aftercare standards;

and Providing aftercare facilities which allow for study, healthy free play and relaxation.

Please refer to the aftercare programme for more information.

School Hours

Grade 1 – 2 Monday – Thursday 07:45 – 13:35

Friday 07:45 – 13:05

Grade 3 Monday – Friday 07:45 – 13:35

Gr. 4 – 7 Monday – Thursday 07:45 - 14:25

Friday 07:45 - 14:05

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COLLEGE

At Sagewood College we aim to promote moral and academic excellence in a non-racial,

supportive and nurturing environment. We also aim to help uplift the quality of life in South

Africa by engaging our learners in outreach programmes for less privileged members of society.

This allows us to promote parental and community involvement in the education process.

We further aim to provide every learner with the very best possible education in order to prepare

them for life beyond Sagewood School. Our school is large enough to provide a broad and

differentiated curriculum that caters for varied interests and abilities. Learners find they can

pursue their interests and strengths to the best of their ability and are encouraged to strive for

personal excellence in a positive learning environment that opens doors to tertiary institutions

and employment.

Why Sagewood College

Progressive teaching methods providing stimulating lessons

Well-equipped classrooms, computer room, technology/engineering graphic design

centre, science and media facilities

Teachers encourage individual expression and the debate of ideas

Focus not only on the knowledge, but the skills, values and positive attitudes to succeed

and be happy and fulfilled in the global environment

Interactive learning

A varied curriculum culminating in the writing of the IEB NSC examinations

A culture of respect for all religions, traditions and cultures

A holistic education that encourages all aspects of the child’s learning experience

An educational space for the artistic, sports and dramatic growth of the child

Opportunity to reach out to community through outreach programmes

Inclusion of enhancements to the curriculum in Mathematics, English and Afrikaans

After School Programme that provides extra lessons and a study hall for the completion

of homework

Our sports and cultural offerings

We offer a variety of sports and cultural activities. External service providers for sport/cultural

activities are at the cost of the parent.

Sports Cultural

Basket Ball Chess

Soccer (boys & girls) Drama

Netball Debating

Tennis Public Speaking

Choir

Athletics

Softball

Touch Rugby

Sevens Rugby NB: Please note that some sport codes are seasonal and not offered every term.

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Annual Camps

Annual camps are part of the curriculum and are mandatory for all learners in the College. The

cost is exclusive of the school fees.

School Hours

Monday – Friday 07:30 – 14:10

Sport and Culture

Monday – Friday 15:00 onwards

After School Programme

(Reteach, Enrich Period, Study Hall, Reading Rocket, Extra Tuition) Monday – Friday 14:15 – 15:00

Matches and Tournaments also take place on Saturdays.

SUBJECT CHOICE GRADE 8 & 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11

GRADE 12

Compulsory Subjects

English (Home Language)

Afrikaans / IsiZulu

(First Additional Language)

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Natural Sciences

Economic & Management

Sciences – Accounting /

Business Studies

Social Sciences –

History / Geography

Creative Arts

Technology

Information and

Communication

Technology (ICT)

Compulsory Subjects


Afrikaans / IsiZulu


Mathematics or

Mathematical Literacy

Life Orientation

Electives:

Group 1

Physical Sciences

Business Studies

Group 2

History

Business Studies

Information Technology

Group 3

Life Science

EGD

Geography

Group 4

Accounting

Visual Arts

Dramatic Arts

Compulsory Subjects


Afrikaans / IsiZulu


Mathematics or


Life Orientation

Electives:

Group 1

Physical Sciences

Business Studies

Group 2

History

Business Studies


Group 3

Life Science

EGD

Geography

Group 4

Accounting

Visual Arts

Dramatic Arts

Compulsory Subjects


Afrikaans / IsiZulu


Mathematics or


Life Orientation

Electives:

Group 1

Physical Sciences

Business Studies

Group 2

History

Business Studies


Group 3

Life Science

EGD

Geography

Group 4

Accounting

Visual Arts

Dramatic Arts

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2018 – FOUR TERM CALENDAR

TERM 1

Start: Wednesday 17 January Staff: Monday 15 January

Close: Wednesday 28 March

Holidays: Wednesday 21 March (Human Right

Day)

TERM 2

Start: Tuesday 17 April

Close: Friday 22 June

Staff: Monday 16 April

Public/School

Holidays: Friday 27 April (Freedom Day)

Monday 30 April (School holiday)

Tuesday 01 May (Workers Day) Saturday 16 June (Youth Day)

TERM 3

Start: Tuesday 17 July Staff: Monday 16 July Staff: Monday 18 July

Close: Friday 21 September

Public Holidays: Thursday 09 August (Women’s Day)

Friday 10 (School holiday)

TERM 4

Start: Tuesday 09 October Staff: Monday 08 October

Close: Thursday 06 December Staff: Friday 07 December

School Holiday: Wednesday 07 November (Diwali)

(to be confirmed)

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Interactive whiteboard - A 21st century tool with rich engaging content that allows

teachers to create an interactive learning environment.

As an online learning resource it is the next generation in learning, helping learners

enjoy Mathematics and achieve outstanding results.

Reading Rocket computer based programme - A powerful aid in the development of

sound reading techniques, improvement of comprehension and speed in English and Afrikaans.

Emotional intelligence (EI) Programme -EI refers to the ability to perceive, control,

and evaluate emotions.

Development of Creative Thinking practices – De Bono Hats is a powerful problem

solving and creative thinking tool.

Digital learning - Digischool is an interactive Mathematics and Science E-learning

portal that uses the power of multimedia to make learning an enjoyable and meaningful experience.

A focussed curriculum with a designed learning spiral, workbooks and the use of

concrete apparatus creates a positive learning system.

My Cyberwall is a unique site for learners and teachers, where they have access to

comprehensive resources for Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 in all subjects.

Teachers and learners have access to the following teaching and learning tools:


2018 FEE STRUCTURE

A R500.00 ASSESSMENT FEE IS PAYABLE WHEN THE LEARNER IS ASSESSED

SCHOOL FEES EXCLUDES STATIONERY

AFTERCARE IS AVAILABLE FOR GRADES 000 – GRADE 7 AT R750 PER MONTH

GRADE 2018

Base Fee Development Levy Monthly fee

Deposit

000 3870,00 163,64 4033,64 3870,00

00 3977,50 168,18 4145,68 3977,50

R 4085,00 172,72 4257,72 4085,00

1 5590,00 236,36 5826,36 5590,00

2 5643,75 238,64 5882,39 5643,75

3 5697,50 240,91 5938,41 5697,50

4 5751,25 243,18 5994,43 5751,25

5 5805,00 245,45 6050,45 5805,00

6 5858,75 247,73 6106,48 5858,75

7 5912,50 250,00 6162,50 5912,50

8 6208,13 262,50 6470,63 6208,13

9 6261,87 264,77 6526,64 6261,87

10 6987,50 295,45 7282,95 6987,50

11 7095,00 300,00 7395,00 7095,00

12 7202,50 304,55 7507,05 7202,50

SCHOOL FEES INCLUDE:

Eye tests Benchmarking Tests Digital programs Swimming lessons School readiness assessment (Gr. 0) Olympiads Aptitude tests Curriculum enhancement programmes Hearing tests IEB examination fees Educational day outings

Extra costs: Stationery, school uniform, school camps, sports tours and school

photographs.

Camp fees will reflect on your statement as from January.

EFT payments must be identified with the use of the eldest child’s name, surname and

grade.

Development levy:

The development levy is factored into the school fees, but will reflect as a separate invoice item

on your monthly statement.

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(Please note that eye tests and hearings tests are done once off when your child joins the school or if

recommended by the class teacher)


Stationery

Each learner will receive a stationery list before the end of each academic year.

Aftercare

The school offers a structured aftercare programme.

Aftercare is a separate monthly fee of R750-00.

This service is applicable to learners from Grade 000 to Grade 7.

Please note the following:

Fees are payable in advance before the 5th of each month.

Late payment of fees will carry an interest of 18% per annum.

Fees are payable monthly over the first 11 months of the year from January – November.

Annual fees paid upfront in full, no later than 28 February will qualify for a 5% discount.

The school offers a sibling discount of 5%.

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SAGEWOOD SCHOOL UNIFORM

Hair accessories should be blue or black

Scarves, beanies and gloves must be navy blue

The School blazer must be worn with a collar and tie – no other combinations.

Contact Person: Junior Mushonga (073 662 6046)

Mondaysand Wednesday 07:00 – 09:00 as well as the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 –

12: 00

Boys Summer - Grade 1 - 3 Girls Summer - Grade 1 - 6

Navy Blue Shorts Tartan Skirt

White Golf shirt White Golf shirt

White Boys Anklet socks White Girls anklet socks

Navy Slipover with Badge (optional) Navy Slipover with Badge (optional)

Navy Rain Jacket (Dry Mac) Navy Rain Jacket (Dry Mac)

Black Shoes Black shoes

PT: Cap, Navy Blue Shorts, Sport shirt & White/black/navy blue takkies

PT: Navy Culottes, Sport shirt & White/black/navy blue takkies

Boys Summer - Grade 4 – 6

Grey Slacks / Blue Shorts Navy Rain Jacket (Dry Mac)

White Golf Shirt Black Shoes

Grey Socks PT: Cap, Navy Blue Shorts, Sport shirt &

Navy Slipover with Badge (optional) White/black/navy blue takkies

Boys Winter - Grade 1 – 6 Girls Winter - Grade 1 - 6

Prep School Tracksuit Prep School Tracksuit or Tartan Skirt

White Golf Shirt White Golf Shirt

Grey Socks Navy Blue Long Socks/navy blue stockings/tights

Navy Blue School Jersey with School Badge Navy Blue School Jersey with School Badge

Winter Jacket Winter Jacket

PT: Cap, Navy Blue Shorts/tracksuit, Sport shirt & White/black/navy blue takkies

PT: Navy Culottes/tracksuit, Sport shirt & White/black/navy blue takkies

Black School shoes on all other days Black School Shoes on all other days

Boys Summer - Grade 7 – 12 Girls Summer - Grade 7 – 12

Grey Trousers Tartan Skirt / Grey Trousers + White Ankle socks

White Golf Shirt / White Cotton Shirt White Golf Shirt / White Cotton Shirt

Grey Socks Blue / White Ankle Socks

Tie / Blazer Tie / Blazer

Black School Shoes Black School Shoes

Navy rain jacket Navy rain jacket

PT: Navy blue and green shirt, Navy Blue Shorts & Training Shoes

PT: Navy blue and green shirt, Navy Blue Shorts & Training Shoes

Boys Winter - Grade 7 – 12 Girls Winter - Grade 7 – 12

Grey Trousers Tartan Skirt with Navy Tights

Grey socks OR Grey Trousers with Grey socks

Long Sleeve White Shirt / Long Sleeve Golf Shirt

Long Sleeve White Shirt / Long Sleeve Golf Shirt

Tie / Blazer Tie / Blazer

Navy blue jersey with school badge School Tracksuit with Training Shoes

Winter Jacket Winter Jacket

Black School Shoes Black School Shoes

Navy Blue Jersey with School Badge

Sport: School Tracksuit and Sport Shirt with Training Shoes

Sport: School Tracksuit and Sport Shirt with Training Shoes

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