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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

In this edition, we are proud to showcase “Unearthing Schools that Speak to Your
some of the region’s finest schools, each Child’s Individuality” delves into the critical
unique in its approach to education but role a school’s environment plays in a
united in its commitment to fostering child’s development. It’s a narrative that
brilliance. These institutions are more underscores the importance of finding a
than just places of learning; they are learning space that aligns with your child’s
spaces where future leaders, thinkers, and unique needs and talents.
changemakers are moulded.
Dear Readers, Lastly, Vanessa Govender’s contribution
One of our standout articles features Prof offers insightful tips for Grade 0 parents
Dear Readers, Zak Nel’s expert advice on selecting matric and teachers. Her expertise and experience
subjects. His guidance is invaluable for are invaluable resources for those at the
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the students and parents navigating these crucial start of their educational journey.
Estates in Africa Education magazine for academic decisions, ensuring choices that
the new school year. As we embark on align with both passion and practicality. As we navigate through this academic year,
this educational journey together, I’m our magazine aims to be a companion in
delighted to bring you a publication that I am particularly excited to introduce a travel your educational journey. Here’s to a year
mirrors the values and aspirations of our article by an extraordinary young writer, filled with learning, growth, and success.
community: family-oriented, community- 11-year-old Will Downes. In “The Tale of the
focused, and dedicated to excellence. Haga Haga,” Will’s proficiency with words Warm wishes,
This magazine aims to be an extension belies his tender age. His journey into the
of that ethos, providing insights and world of words inspires us all. Will’s story is
resources that resonate with your a testament to the fact that age is no barrier Nicola Killops
aspirations. to greatness. Editor

CONTENTS

OFC Deutscher Schulverein Pretoria 26 Treverton
IFC Kyalami Schools 28 Broadacres Academy
1 Editor’s message, Contents, Credits 30 Pinnacle College Kyalami
2 Kyalami Schools 32 Where it all begins: By Vanessa Govender
3 Exploring the Haga Haga: By Will Downes, age 11 34 Kearsney College
4 American International School 36 Pinnacle Waterfall
8 Beyond the Norm: Unearthing schools that speak to 38 Deutscher Schulverein Pretoria
your child’s individuality 40 Brescia House
10 Southdowns College 42 Curro HeronBridge
12 St Peter’s College 44 Stadio
14 Kyalami Schools 48 Crawford International
16 Mastering study skills: A guide for school kids 50 Uplands
17 Kyalami Schools 52 Penguin Random House South Africa: Tippie Reading Series
18 St Peter’s Prep IBC How to choose matric subjects wisely: Prof Zak Nel shares his views
20 Dainfern College OBC Education Incorporated
22 Steyn City

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