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Innovative excellence for the 21 Century

he rapidly changing digital world ‘Ubambiswano’, meaning ‘teamwork’ in OPEN DAY
has had a significant effect on isiZulu, is a collaborative and versatile,
Teducation and the skill set required multi-functional facility that not only To explore all that Dainfern College
to thrive in the 21 Century, and curiosity, houses the library for both the Senior has to offer, parents and students are
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creativity, collaboration and problem Preparatory and the High School, but invited to attend the all-school Open
solving have become key words in the also provides a series of flexible spaces Day on Saturday 2 March, from 09h00
educational space. that can be used for podcasts and to 11h00. Private tours can also be
vodcasts, meetings, training, inquiry- arranged.
Dainfern College first opened its doors in based learning, robotics, project work
1997 and quickly established itself as a and student-led exploration. The Garage SCHOLARSHIPS
forward-thinking and innovative centre makerspace gives students a hands-on
of independent educational excellence. opportunity to use tools and technology The College offers a number of
It was the first school in South Africa to to work with wood, acrylic, electronics, Grade 8 scholarships for academics,
incorporate the Mighty Minds curriculum laser cutters, 3D printers and more. sport, culture and all-round
into its teaching when it opened the achievers. To apply for a scholarship
Creativity Centre in 2000, based on Lego Dainfern College strives to give all for Grade 8 2025, go to
Dacta education kits. This technological students educational experiences that https://bit.ly/DCGr8Scholarships2025.
innovation was followed by the addition ignite curiosity and foster creativity,
of an Apple Mac lab, mobile iPad labs and while developing critical thinking and To find out more about
a ’Bring-Your-Own Device’ policy, where problem-solving skills, thus setting the Dainfern College, contact
every student from Grade 4 to Grade 12 stage for a lifelong love of learning. Enrolment Manager
has their own tablet or laptop for use in Each aspect of the 13-year educational Mrs Fiona Siebert at
class. journey is carefully curated to ensure enrol@dainferncollege.co.za or
that students are thoroughly prepared 011 469 0635.
In 2023 Dainfern College opened four for their school-leaving exams and for
new collaborative learning spaces to the world after school. The College has
further enhance its holistic offering. a superb record of IEB exam success and
The Imaginarium and the Light the 2023 Matrics achieved a stellar 98,4%
House, two makerspace facilities in bachelor’s degree pass, meaning that 60
the Junior Preparatory, are designed out of 61 students qualified for university
to provide young learners with a entrance. The 2023 Head Girl, Erin Ryan,
stimulating environment in which to attained an incredible 10 distinctions.
explore, experiment and learn, while This outstanding achievement placed
simultaneously preparing them for future Erin in the Top 5% of the IEB in 6 or more
academic and career success in STEAM subjects, and in the Top 1% for 5 of her
fields and beyond. individual subjects.

Part of Ubambiswano Exploring the Garage At work in the Imaginarium

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