Roedean School (South Africa)

Roedean School for Girls is a private English medium and boarding school for girls situated in the suburb of Parktown in the city of Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa.

Roedean School (SA)
Address
Princess of Wales Terrace

Johannesburg
,
Gauteng

South Africa
Information
School typePrivate & Boarding
MottoHonneur Aulx Dinges
(Honour to the Worthy)
Religious affiliation(s)Christianity
Established1903 (1903)
FounderTheresa Lawrence
Sister schoolRoedean School
School number011 647 3200
HeadmistressMrs Fiona Rogers
Exam boardIEB
Grades0–12
GenderFemale
Age5 to 18
Number of students815 girls
LanguageEnglish
Schedule07:30 - 15:00
CampusUrban Campus
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)  Blue
  Green
  White
NicknameRoedeanian
School feesUpper V (Grade 10), Ante Matric (Grade 11), Matric (Grade 12) R191 181

Lower V (Grade 8), Middle V (Grade 9) R173 688
Form II (Grade 4) to Upper IV (Grade 7) R154 419
Form I (Grade 3) R137 541
Grade I and Grade II R117 218

Grade 0 R99 761
AlumniOld Girls
Websitewww.roedeanschool.co.za

History

The school was founded in 1903 by Theresa Lawrence[1]: 203  and, Katherine Margaret Earle: two young women in their early thirties, both educated at the University of Cambridge. They acted as joint Heads of School during the years 1903–1930. It is a sister school of Roedean School in Brighton, England which was founded by three older sisters of Theresa Lawrence, namely Penelope, Millicent, and Dorothy.

The school began with 22 pupils, and was situated in a small house in Jeppestown, Johannesburg. In 1904, it relocated to its current site in Parktown, Johannesburg.[1]: 203 

Sir Herbert Baker, a prominent architect responsible for many of Johannesburg's most historical houses and monuments, designed the original school buildings.[1]: 302  The oldest structures include St. Ursula's Building and Founder's Hall. Over the years, additions have been made, but the signature Herbert Baker features, with arches, colonnades, unwashed brickwork, and courtyards have been maintained.


Notable alumnae

Academics

Roedean's leavers write the Independent Examinations Board exams.

Roedean School

Sport

Roedean Senior School has been performing very well on sports during the year.

The sports that are offered in the school are:

See also

References
  1. Joyce, Peter (1989). The South African family encyclopaedia. Internet Archive. Cape Town : Struik Publishers. ISBN 978-0-86977-887-6.
  2. "BC 973 Mary Maytham Kidd Collection". Manuscripts & Archives. University of Cape Town Libraries. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
  3. McGrory, Mary (29 July 1985). "Cheerful reformer fights apartheid". Eugene Register-Guard. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  4. Philp, Rowan (4 October 2013). "The return of Jani Allan". The M&G Online. Retrieved 20 August 2016. Roed
  5. "Featured Alumni – Lauren Beukes". Roedean School (SA). Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  6. "Featured Alumni – Rapelang Rabana". Roedean School (SA). Retrieved 10 September 2016.
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