Welcome to Dainfern College

A world of education. An education for the world.

Dainfern College is an independent co-educational day school based on a Christian ethos and catering for students from Grade 0 through to Grade 12.

 

We focus on developing the life skills necessary to unlock our students’ unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders. This is done through the provision of a values-based, holistic, internationally relevant and quality education that emphasises creativity, innovation and thinking skills. We believe in leadership, inspiring individuals, and equipping our girls and boys to thrive in a modern global community.

 

We would love to show you around our beautiful campus and give you the opportunity to meet some of the remarkable young people and staff who make the Dainfern College family what it is.

 

Find out more about our vision, values and governance here.

  • Junior Prep
    Junior Prep
    Grades 0-3
    Grades 0-3
    Progressive teaching methods and a holistic approach enable your child to build a rich educational foundation for future, lifelong learning in a stimulating, happy and nurturing environment.
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  • Senior Prep
    Grades 4-7
    Senior Prep
    Grades 4-7
    An inspiring space that encourages exploration and develops critical thinking and independence through innovative, character-based learning and a wealth of extramural opportunities.
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  • High School
    High School
    Grades 8-12
    Grades 8-12
    Acquire the knowledge, skills and values to become a positive, engaged and confident young leader through our exciting, world-class educational approach and comprehensive sports and cultural offer.
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NEXT OPEN DAY 12 September 2019 | 09h00-10h00

MEET OUR PRINCIPALS AND EXPLORE OUR AMAZING CAMPUS

THE DAINFERN DIFFERENCE

INNOVATION

The latest teaching methods, constant curriculum review and development, experiential learning, even changes to the look and feel of the traditional classroom, all work towards the development of the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers.

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INTERNATIONALISM

As a proudly South African school we recognise the importance of also exposing our students to international experiences and opportunities. Our partnerships with Round Square and Cambridge International ensure that we deliver a truly global education.

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LEADERSHIP

We believe that every child has unique insight and ability. Through our innovative and structured leadership programme we strive to produce confident yet humble leaders who are respectful, have integrity and who embrace challenges with passion and purpose.

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ROUND SQUARE

Dainfern College is a global member of Round Square, one of over 200 schools worldwide that seek to instil in students “an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self-denial and above all, compassion”.

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STUDENT WELLNESS

Our caring and experienced staff place a large emphasis on student well-being and our emotional wellness, pastoral care and academic support programmes are structured so as to ensure all our students are happy, engaged, productive and inspired.

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INDEPENDENT & NON-PROFIT

Sustainability, strong leadership and transparent governance are key to our school. We cherish our independence as a private, stand-alone, non-profit school where all of our fees and consequently our resources...

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THE DAINFERN DIFFERENCE

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    Innovation
    Innovation
    The latest teaching methods, constant curriculum review and development, experiential learning, even changes to the look and feel of the traditional classroom, all work towards the development of the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers.
  • Read More
    Internationalism
    Internationalism
    As a proudly South African school we recognise the importance of also exposing our students to international experiences and opportunities. Our partnerships with Round Square and Cambridge International ensure that we deliver a truly global education.
  • Read More
    Leadership
    Leadership
    We believe that every child has unique insight and ability. Through our innovative and structured leadership programme we strive to produce confident yet humble leaders who are respectful, have integrity and who embrace challenges with passion and purpose.
  • Read More
    Round Square
    Round Square
    Dainfern College is a global member of Round Square, one of over 200 schools worldwide that seek to instil in students “an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self-denial and above all, compassion”.
  • Read More
    Student Wellness
    Student Wellness
    Our caring and experienced staff place a large emphasis on student well-being and our emotional wellness, pastoral care and academic support programmes are structured so as to ensure all our students are happy, engaged, productive and inspired.
  • Read More
    Independent &
    Non-Profit
    Independent &
    Non-Profit
    Sustainability, strong leadership and transparent governance are key to our school. We cherish our independence as a private, stand-alone, non-profit school where all of our fees and consequently our resources are poured back into the school to maximise the benefits to our students.

News & Events

Applications close Friday 28 June....

12th June 2019

What a great way to end the 2018-2019 Cricket season!...

2nd May 2019

Congratulations to all the players!...

8th March 2019

We congratulate the Class of 2018 on their superb Matric results!...

3rd January 2019

Welcome to Dainfern College! Find all the information you need here....

17th December 2018

Enrolment

Start the enrolment process today to give your child a world of education

Facilities

The College is blessed with outstanding academic, sports and cultural facilities across our campus

Aftercare

Aftercare is available every afternoon during term and most days during the school holidays

Bus Service

We provide a morning bus service and also have a dedicated provider for door-to-door transport solutions

Round Square

We are a member of this vibrant international network of 200 schools in 50 countries
worldwide

Foundation

Our Foundation aims to multiply our impact on the world around us by supporting our community, our campus and our continuity

Alumni Association

We stay in touch with our old boys and girls through the Old Lions’ Association, celebrating their successes and special life moments

Parents’ Association

Find out how you can help our Parents’ Association in fundraising for the school and driving special school events

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We are so proud to be a Global member of Round Square, a world-wide association of more than 200 schools on five continents that share unique and ambitious goals.

The exchange programme offers our High School students the opportunity to experience schooling at a fellow Round Square school. Grade 9 and 10 students and their parents are invited to an informal evening about the Round Square exchange programme.

Please contact Mrs Sonia Claassen on sclaassen@dainferncollege.co.za for more information.

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The Grade 4 students have been exploring 'Dinosaurs' as their Inquiry Based Learning topic since the end of last term.
The concept of measurement was also incorporated into this topic.

The students used measuring tapes and trundle wheels to apply what they had learnt about units of measuring length and measured life size dinosaurs out on the field. They then measured some of our large mammals on Earth today to compare.

Finally, the students explored the concept of area by measuring and making life size dinosaur footprints.

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At their Heritage Day Assembly, and to wish the Ndlovu Youth Choir luck for their performance in the final of America's Got Talent, our Prep Violin group performed The Lion Sleeps Tonight and Miriam Makeba's 'Pata Pata'.

The Choir performs on the finale at 02h00 SA time.

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Prep Violin group perform 'Pata Pata'
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The World Challenge destination for 2020 is Vietnam!

High School students (up to Grade 11) and their parents are invited to an information evening tomorrow night at 18h00 in the Media Centre. Come and find out more about this awesome opportunity and what it can offer your child.

Find out more information here: https://weareworldchallenge.com/international/dainfern2020/ or contact Mr James Gaunt on jgaunt@dainferncollege.co.za.

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World Challenge // VIETNAM
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During the August holidays, two of our violin teachers from our Dainfern College Music Department attended the Colourstrings 30th anniversary International Course in London.

Both Ms Melissa Witbooi and Ms Olga Maraba returned to school full of energy, feeling inspired to expose their students to up to date teaching methodologies.

Ms Witbooi wrote: "During the August holidays, we had the wonderful opportunity to attend a Colourstrings Violin Teaching course at University of Roehampton in London. Each day was spent in lectures focusing on a holistic approach to teaching. I am so excited to bring back new repertoire to our Violin department, build on what is being taught in the Music classrooms through the violin and go deeper this term developing our musicianship."

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Congratulations to the Open Girls Hockey team! They competed in the Kyalami Girls Open Hockey festival on Friday, playing games against Redhill School, Grayston Preparatory School, Beaulieu College and Kyalami Preparatory.

They were undefeated throughout the tournament and Amber Fairon (pictured kneeling second from the right) was unanimously selected as player of the tournament.

Well done, girls!

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