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REDDAM HOUSE WATERFALL

Appoints Shelly Matthews as Head of College

eddam House Waterfall is delighted Colleagues and stakeholders alike
to announce the appointment of have lauded Mrs. Matthews for her
RMrs. Shelly Matthews as the new Head exceptional service and unwavering
of College, commencing in January 2024. With dedication to education. She has been
an illustrious career in education and a wealth commended for taking academics to
of experience, Mrs. Matthews is set to lead new levels, being approachable, fair,
Reddam House Waterfall to new heights of and consistent in her interactions,
academic excellence and innovation. and being a high-calibre individual.
These accolades reflect her profound
Originally from Johannesburg, Mrs. Matthews impact on the lives of students and the
has served as the Deputy Headmistress: educational community.
Academics at St. Peter’s College since 2011.
She holds an H.Dip.Ed and a B.Ed. Hons, In response to questions about her
showcasing her unwavering commitment to new role, Mrs. Matthews expressed
lifelong learning and dedication to educational her vision for Reddam House Waterfall,
advancement. stating, “It is my goal to promote
and contribute to the successfully
Throughout her 30 years of experience in established culture of excellence Reddam House Waterfall stands out
education, Mrs. Matthews has demonstrated at the College. I am committed to among other schools in the area due to its
exceptional leadership skills and a remarkable fostering a positive and inclusive beautiful and welcoming campus, rigorous
ability to set strategic vision and academic learning environment where staff curriculum, and culture of intellectual
standards. Her tenure at St. Peter’s College and students feel supported and curiosity and critical thinking. The school
has been marked by numerous achievements, motivated to achieve their goals and employs exceptional teachers dedicated
including spearheading a rise in university aspirations. I aim to encourage parental to their profession who effectively
entrance rates from 85% to an impressive involvement through collaboration and engage students in the learning process.
97%. Her commitment to academic open communication and to celebrate Moreover, Reddam House Waterfall
excellence and passion for innovative diversity and achievements within the embraces technology to enhance teaching
teaching methodologies, such as Project- school community.” and learning.
Based Learning, has set her apart as a leader
in her field. Mrs. Matthews brings a wealth of As Reddam House Waterfall welcomes
leadership qualities to her new role. Shelly Matthews as the Head of College,
Mrs. Matthews has continuously sought She is known for leading with integrity, the school community eagerly anticipates
to enhance her skills through professional making well-informed decisions, the future of academic excellence,
development, undertaking various courses and holding herself and others innovation, and inclusive learning under
with renowned institutions. These include accountable for meeting objectives her guidance. Her proven track record,
Values-Based Leadership at UCT Graduate and deadlines. Her philosophy centres leadership qualities, and passion for
School of Business, the Project-Based around collaboration and inspiring education position her as the ideal leader
Learning Conference at PBL World San others to do their best work. She to inspire and transform the lives of
Francisco, the Thinking Styles Profile with emphasises the importance of building students at Reddam House Waterfall.
the Neethling Brain Institute, and the positive relationships and effective
Leadership Development Programme at Wits communication within a supportive For more information, go to
Business School. learning environment. https://www.waterfall.reddamhouse.com/.

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