Jo Mostert, our Acting Head, was a guest on Radio Helderberg recently where she promoted the school and Open Day which takes place at the school on 13 May 2017. Jo did a wonderful job of answering questions, dispelling misconceptions about the Montessori methodology, and explaining the differences between a […]
Jo Mostert, Acting Newberry Head, will be talking to Anele on Radio Helderberg 93.6fm today at 17:20 about our Open Day and all things Montessori. Use this link for live streaming: http://www.radiohelderberg.co.za/whats-on-air
What a delightful day! The weather was amazing, the setting superlative, the plan well-implemented, and all spirits were high – parents, staff and children alike. The morning started off with a well-thought out trail run down the Lourensford polo field and into and around the orange-tinged vineyards below. Parents and […]
Newberry House participated in the annual UCT Mathematics Competition. We were part of more than 7000 learners participating in the multiple choice test. Learners entered as individuals or in pairs, writing the same test per grade. The competition was established in 1977 by Mona Leeuwenberg and Shirley Fitton, who were teachers […]
On Saturday the 15 of April, Newberry hosted the South African Orienteering federation as well as Peninsula Orienteering Club PENOC as part of their School Mapping Project. The Mapping project aims to provide every school in South Africa with an Orienteering map of their school. The mapping course was attended by 18 people comprising […]
Nature has a way of calming the soul, stimulating creativity, lifting a sour mood and so much more. Elementary children have enjoyed the Nature Walks on offer after school, and at the same time, are learning about birds, fish, trees, insects and plants on the beautiful Lourensford Estate. And mud, […]
Aftercare moved into the very special building on our campus that is a historical site and therefore protected. While we cannot make any permanent alterations to this building, we certainly can work on the interior and make it a special place for our Aftercare children. February saw some lovely, simple […]
Welcome to our wonderful new Newberry staff members – this is going to be a great year for us all!
The first Friday of Term 1 saw all the staff and many parents gather at the school for a celebration of the new academic year and to welcome Somerset Montessori (Mariana van Niekerk) who joined Newberry House this year. The PA, under the direction of Duncan Drennan PA Chairman, […]
The campus looks wonderful! It took many hours, working over holidays and weekends, cancelling leave in some cases – but the buildings are complete and we are ready for our Newberry children. The first day of term was dedicated to orientation and a […]