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NORTHWOOD SCHOOL
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Future-proofing your SON
WELL ESTABLISHED IN THE NORTH DURBAN COMMUNITY, NORTHWOOD SCHOOL CONTINUES TO EVOLVE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY ALONG WITH THE SPECIAL YOUNG MEN WHO PASS THROUGH THEIR GATES EACH MORNING
While 2021 saw the opening of the state-of-the-art Victor Daitz Centre for Innovation, Northwood have set their sights firmly on 2023 with the exciting planned opening of The Northwood Cambridge Academy as part of their academic offering.
This, along with the dynamic industry relative inclusion of vocational NSC subjects, affords their learners the opportunity to work to their unique strengths and potential within a world-class traditional boy’s high school environment.
As an internationally recognised education programme, the Cambridge Assessment International Education offers easier access to international tertiary education. It is a valuable extension to the schools’ current education offering in meeting the needs of parents and students considering overseas tertiary opportunities.
The Northwood Cambridge Academy – which will officially open its doors for students in 2023 – will offer the Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level and the A Level courses taught during timetabled lesson times by qualified, experienced teachers. Cambridge students will be fully integrated into all
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ABOVE LEFT: Deputy Headmaster Mr Chetty and Paul Viljoen, Northwood Headmaster, are excited about offering their students the best opportunities for the future. LEFT: Some students in the state-of-the-art Victor Daitz Centre for Innovation.
other activities of the school, including assemblies, award ceremonies and all extra-curricular activities. Class sizes will be limited to 15 boys a class, with access to state-of-the-art technology. Students who are interested in the Cambridge programme will be required to write an entrance exam and demonstrate the set aptitude for the curriculum. 2023 will also welcome the introduction of Civil Technology as an addition to the school’s current NSC subject package.
This industry relative subject includes skillbased development aspects such as construction, electrical work, plumbing and electronics, and as a vocational subject, further future-proofs Northwood boys, equipping them to leave school and go out into the world as potential entrepreneurs.
Paul Viljoen, Northwood Headmaster: “We are excited about these additions to our curriculum as this will further speak to the significance of each boy and will create opportunity to futureproof our boys.”
FOR MORE INFO Should you require further information regarding our Cambridge programme, please email Mr Chetty, Deputy Headmaster – Cambridge International: cambridge@ nwood.co.za or phone 031 563 6501. For general school admissions email: admissions@nwood.co.za
Open evenings to look out for
Parents and prospective students are invited to attend the following open evenings for a tour of Northwood and the two boarding houses. Northwood Cambridge Academy Information Evening: February 17, 2022 Northwood Grade 6 Open Evening: February 15, 2022 (tour of facilities, boarding houses and presentation) Northwood Grade 7 Open Evening: February 16, 2022 (tour of facilities, boarding houses and presentation)
