Dainfern College has returned for Term 3 on Tuesday 1 September. To visit South Africa’s official COVID-19 portal, click here.

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.

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    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:

 

WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2020

08h00-15h00

 

This Open Day will be by appointment only – please book your slot by visiting https://enrol.youcanbook.me/. The last appointment will be taken at 15h00.

 

 

SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ENROLMENTS MANAGER MRS FIONA SIEBERT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

THE DAINFERN DIFFERENCE

THE DAINFERN DIFFERENCE

  • INNOVATION - School
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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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”.
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    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.
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    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

Hamza Mahmood, student co-leader of Academics at Dainfern College shares his thoughts about the importance of science after Science Week. Hamza follow...

9th July 2020

Here are some great home fitness ideas from Ms Tessa Shellard, our Director of Sport....

25th March 2020

The College Executive wishes to place on record that there have been no cases of the COVID-19 virus at the school at this time and to state categorica...

12th March 2020

We were proud to host the Prep Golf Challenge and National College Golf Championships at the Dainfern Country Club this year. Click here for results!...

11th March 2020

The Dainfern College National College Golf Championships at the Dainfern Country Club from 8 to 10 March 2020. Follow the Live scores here!...

26th February 2020

We congratulate the Class of 2019 on their superb Matric results...

7th January 2020

Our High School Academic Awards evening was a fitting end to the 2019 school year....

12th December 2019

Read all about the Round Square International Conference at The Emerald Heights International School in Indore, India....

8th November 2019

An evening of celebration of the College’s top achieving students for 2019....

29th October 2019

Teaching the skills of leadership and what it means to lead is a critical requirement of any educational institution....

29th October 2019

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 have in place 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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Join us on Wednesday 4 November to meet our experienced principals, tour our facilities and experience what makes Dainfern College the destination of choice!

Our staff will be available from 08h00 to 15h00 to meet with you and your family. This Open Day will be by appointment only - please book your slot by visiting https://enrol.youcanbook.me/ (last slot at 14h00).

Together, creating opportunities for excellence.

www.dainferncollege.co.za/enrolment/

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MEATLESS MONDAYS

Another delicious recipe for our new student-led initiative - join our High School student body and the Meatless Monday movement with a meat-free recipe! This week's recipe is Caponata Pasta.

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Good luck to all the Matric students writing Life Sciences Paper 1 today!

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DON'T FORGET!

The Dainfern College Feeding Scheme supports 240 vulnerable children from ReShomile Primary School and Leap 4 High School in Diepsloot. This year, we'd like to provide each child with a stationery pack and some sweet treats, and we need your help!

Each contribution should cost no more than R50, although you are welcome to provide additional items if you wish. Please hand these items to your child's class teacher, tutor teacher, mentor teacher or Outreach coordinator by Tuesday 27 October.

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In this week's Junior Prep Assembly, Mrs Patti Blackhurst speaks about spreading kindness using 'rose words', and 'thorn words', much like the sandpaper and cottonwool words the students have learnt about before.

Grade 1P give us the bible reading, prayer and a story on believing. Grade 2 student Ava Longueira performs on the drums, and we wish happy birthday to students and staff who have had their birthdays over the last few weeks.

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Junior Prep Assembly - 23 October 2020
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Good luck to all the Matric students writing Advanced Mathematics Paper 1 and Paper 2 today!

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