Springfield Convent School

Springfield Convent School is a leading Independent Catholic Girls’ School, which welcomes girls of all faiths and backgrounds to classes from Pre-School to Grade 12.  The school was established in 1871 and is situated in magnificent grounds in the historic suburb of Wynberg.

leading Independent Catholic Girls' School...

A time-honoured tradition of academic prestige, sporting triumphs and solid values, with a spiritual approach that is all embracing, provides the basis for outstanding and balanced schooling. By providing these ingredients, we encourage our pupils to excel…..and that is precisely what excellence, and Springfield, is all about.

Springfield Convent School is a leading Independent Catholic Girls’ School, which welcomes girls of all faiths and backgrounds to classes from Pre-School to Grade 12.  The school was established in 1871 and is situated in magnificent grounds in the historic suburb of Wynberg.

leading Independent Catholic Girls' School...

A time-honoured tradition of academic prestige, sporting triumphs and solid values, with a spiritual approach that is all embracing, provides the basis for outstanding and balanced schooling. By providing these ingredients, we encourage our pupils to excel…..and that is precisely what excellence, and Springfield, is all about.

The Pre-School has ten full time staff members. There is a Head of Department plus five qualified pre-primary teachers.

In addition to this, each teacher has her own teacher assistant.

Curriculum, Developmental Support, Reporting And Assessment

The Pre-Primary curriculum is child centered and promotes the development of the whole child.

Our daily programme includes:

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Life Skills
• Creative Activities
• Music and Movement, which are further enriched by specialists.

Developmental areas are carefully monitored to ensure that any areas of concern are given extra input and sufficient stimulation. There is continuous liaison between the teachers and the parents.

Music and Movement, which are further enriched by specialists...

Extra Murals

After-School Activities offered are aimed at:

The child’s large motor development (balance, rhythm and co-ordination)

The child’s fine motor development, concerning the movements of the small muscles of the body (eyes, hand movements)

The child’s enjoyment of the activities.

After Care

The Pre-School offers two After-care facilities. There is a main after-care which runs from 12h45 until 17h30. The other is a casual after-care or holding class which is available on a part-time basis.

Curriculum –

Foundation Phase

The Foundation Phase forms the second phase in the educational journey of our girls.  They embrace the transition from Pre-School to Foundation Phase with excitement and fascination as they enter into a more formal learning experience, building upon the foundation already established within Pre-School.

The Foundation Phase welcomes girls from the age of six to an all encompassing learning process in which they acquire further skills in reading, writing and numeracy while witnessing to the values of truth, honesty, respect, compassion and kindness.

These values are strived for by observing our Dominican Motto, Veritas, meaning truth.  Our girls are nurtured, affirmed and challenged to reach their full potential in a spirit of co-operation whilst building a healthy self esteem.  We aspire to instil a sense of independence, self discipline and responsibility.

Educational Programme:

Literacy

English (First Language)

Afrikaans (First Additional Language)

Xhosa (Second Additional Language)

Numeracy

Religious Education 2 hours of Religious Education per week which includes regular mass attendance.

Life Orientation – Environmental Education (Social and Natural Sciences)

Arts and Culture (which incorporates Art, Speech & Drama, Singing, Class music)

Physical Education (Gym, Swimming, Ball Skills and Cross Country)

Technology (Design and Library skills), Computer Education and Entrepreneurial skills.

Learning Support

Enrichment Club

Extra Mural Activities:

Our Foundation Phase extra-mural programme includes opportunities for a diverse range of interests. Refer to Clubs and Societies for all the wonderful opportunities.

Great significance is placed on the balance of a school day for your daughter...

Junior School Sports

Springfield girls are encouraged to find the balance between healthy competitive prowess with the ethics and principles of sportsmanship. Physical fitness and participation in sport has been proved, time and time again, to be an integral part of the development of the child and the Springfield Sports & Physical Education Department strives to ensure that the girls develop confidence, independence, friendships and ability through general sports participation, while fostering a competitive environment and spirit based around team work and a sense of achievement.

A wide variety of sporting facilities are available to Springfield girls – a diving pool, swimming pool, 3 fields and 6 tennis / netball courts – as well as individual attention from a large number of skilled and dedicated coaches. Springfield offers Tennis, Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming & Indoor Hockey in summer and Netball, Field Hockey, Squash and Cross Country in winter.

Many of our pupils achieve in Sports arenas outside of the official school sports and they, as well as the Springfield Sports achievers, are recognised as great representatives of the school and honoured for their achievements, but especially so for the manner in which Springfield girls are known to compete.

Clubs

Great significance is placed on the balance of a school day for your daughter.  Apart from the importance of her academic, sporting and cultural lessons, there is a great opportunity for her to participate in a number of exciting clubs and societies to pursue an interest that she is passionate about and it is certainly a happy way to end her fulfilling day.

Academics

Springfield Senior School is a leading academic school. It offers a superbly comprehensive and balanced academic curriculum. Our teachers are experts in their field and impart a strong work ethic, for which we are renowned. It is this mindset which is a foundation of our academic excellence – consistently resulting in 100 percent matric pass rates.  In addition to this, each an every matric pupil of the Class of 2011 achieved a Bachelor’s Pass – truly outstanding!

A mentoring system assists our girls both academically and personally, providing a proactive support base that allows them to unfold their talents with confidence. At Springfield, we pride ourselves on this individualized attention.

Being ever mindful of the need for innovation in our teaching methods, our networked IT and Media Centres remain state-of-the art. Intellectual discipline is complemented with creative expression in the fields of music, art and drama, to ensure that the unique spark within each and every girl is fully expressed.

Senior School Sports

Springfield girls are encouraged to find the balance between healthy competitive prowess with the ethics and principles of sportsmanship. Physical fitness and participation in sport has been proved, time and time again, to be an integral part of the development of the child and the Springfield Sports & Physical Education Department strives to ensure that the girls develop confidence, independence, friendships and ability through general sports participation, while fostering a competitive environment and spirit, based around team work and a sense of achievement.

A wide variety of sporting facilities are available to Springfield girls – a diving pool, swimming pool, 3 fields and 6 tennis / netball courts – as well as individual attention from a large number of skilled and dedicated coaches. Springfield offers Tennis, Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming & Indoor Hockey in summer and Netball, Field Hockey, Squash and Cross Country in winter.

Many of our pupils achieve in sports arenas outside of the official school sports and they, as well as the Springfield Sports achievers, are recognised as great representatives of the school and honoured for their achievements, but especially so for the manner in which Springfield girls are known to compete.

PRE SCHOOL

Address: Convent Road Wynberg 7800 – Map

Secretary:+27 21 797 9637

Fax:+27 21 797 8200

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

Address:Convent Road Wynberg 7800 – Map

Secretary:+27 21 797 9637

Fax:+27 21 797 8200

SENIOR SCHOOL

Address: Convent Road Wynberg 7800 – Map

Secretary: +27 21 797 6169

Fax: +27 21 762 7930