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Beyond the CLASSROOM
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A MODERN EDUCATION FOR A MODERN WORLD
The current lockdown has specialists are available for one-on-one, education practice prior to school presented its challenges, live consultations and work is submitted closures, our students, from the senior but fortunately for Redwood and reviewed in the same manner … primary phase through to matric, College La Lucia learners, online. enjoyed a seamless transition to virtual a disrupted education Whether learning at home or on-site at classrooms by the end of Term 1, and has not been one of them. This is due Redwood College, this approach ensures continue to forge their path ahead. Despite to the Redwood College methodology the learner is engaged as it teaches them the uncertainty of these times, there is being grounded in a personal system of to drive their own learning experience. It one thing we are certain of, and that’s instruction (PSI) and a blended learning also caters to the individual needs of each how proud we are of our learners for approach to education. learner, adapting to their pace, allowing for adapting to this new normal, growing in
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The system guides learners to being a mastery of content and accommodating independence and taking control of their engaged participants taking responsibility their unique learning style. own education more than ever before. for their own learning. The Redwood ▪ Our learners' response to While the current state of the world is College matriculants write the welllockdown education anything but familiar, we are happy we recognised Independent Examination Due to blended learning being a could provide a learning experience on a Board (IEB) exams. The high school long-standing component of Redwood’s platform that comes so naturally to them. curriculum is as per the IEB, however the methodology of PSI and blended learning has enabled learners to continue uninterrupted through the lockdown.
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▪ What is blended learning?
Blended learning is the best of both educational worlds – allowing a child to learn online while having a staff member by their side for guidance in a caring and nurturing school environment. In circumstances where a child cannot be at school – perhaps due to travel, sickness or even a nationwide lockdown – the online aspect of blended learning enables undisrupted schooling from the comfort of the learner’s home. As always, subject
I believe we should be eternally grateful that we find ourselves in the country’s privileged few who are able to continue with online education during this time.”
– Bjorn Teunissen, Redwood College Principal
▪ Redwood heart and soul
Offering Grades R to 12, Redwood College La Lucia is blessed with many things – vibrant learners, supportive parents, caring teachers, innovative learning solutions, diverse sporting and cultural opportunities, an incredible campus and a heart to bring faith, culture and community into harmony.
Our commitment to community and family culture forms the core of who we are; we believe school is about making memories, having fun through learning and growing in a space where you are truly cared for.
That being said, we want our learners to know how much we love and miss them as the life and energy of our school and for those who are not yet a part of our Redwood family, we’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you in. Until we meet again, stay safe and we look forward to when we can all get together, familiar faces and new.
FOR MORE INFO To learn more about becoming part of the Redwood College family, phone 031 572 7182; info@redwoodschools.co.za. Our Principal, Mr Bjorn Teunissen, is also available for online meetings to discuss your child’s learning journey with Redwood.
AN ESSENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
There is no doubt that the benefits of face-to-face teaching and online learning provide an essential learning experience within an holistic education.
Get the very best when it comes to your child’s educational development and book an online meeting with our Principal, Mr. Bjorn Teunissen today.
