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The five pillars of the holistic programme

This holistic educational approach is entrenched
across all three of the schools at Dainfern College:
the Junior Preparatory (Grades 0-3), the Senior
Preparatory (Grades 4-7) and the High School
(Grades 8-12), and is based on five pillars:
• ACADEMICS
The College has a superb track record of success
in the IEB Matric exit exam and is a leader in
innovative, relevant curriculum development, being
intentional in its enhancement of the vital 21st
Century skills of collaboration, critical thinking,
problem solving, creativity, character building, Robotics and coding are part of the academic curriculum from Grade 0
research, and reflection.
The value of this approach
• SPORT
The campus has top-class sporting facilities Dainfern College believes that investing in holistic
and an exciting and varied sports programme education helps to develop future leaders who
that encourages participation and the pursuit of are adaptable, socially conscious, and capable of
excellence to foster a love of activity and sport in addressing complex challenges. The College strives
each student. to prepare students who not only pass exams but
who will contribute meaningfully to a more just,
• CULTURE compassionate, and sustainable society.
The rich cultural programme develops students’
confidence, imagination and creativity through For further information about Dainfern College, or to book
music, drama and the visual arts as well as public a tour, contact enrolments manager, Mrs Fiona Siebert, at
speaking, chess and dance. 011 469 0635 or email enrol@dainferncollege.co.za.
• LEADERSHIP

Informal leadership opportunities begin in the
Junior Preparatory and progress through to the
innovative High School Leadership Academy to
give every student the opportunity to develop and
grow leadership skills.

• SERVICE
Students are given a variety of opportunities to
engage in service activities both at school and in the
broader community through voluntary activities.

Students at Dainfern College have a wide choice of sporting, service and cultural extramurals in which to participate