Welcome from the HOD
At Carlswald House Preparatory Senior Prep, we prioritise the holistic development of each child. A child’s social, emotional, and intellectual development all play a crucial role in academic success. We take pleasure in fostering a friendly and encouraging environment, and getting to know each of our children well is our first focus.
We encourage the children to have a growth-mindset where achievements are celebrated and where mistakes are embraced and used as opportunities for further improvement.
You would notice the following in action if you happened to walk into one of our classrooms on any given day: children fully engaged in their learning, visible thinking demonstrated by various thinking strategies, integration of technology, creativity and problem-solving in all subjects.
Our expectation for our children is to ‘be the best you can be’ and by the end of Grade 7, and the Senior Prep, our children are confident and well prepared for their next chapter in their educational journey.
Tracy Sowerby
Head of Department: Senior Preparatory
Meet the team
Mrs Kelly Botha
English
Mrs Tania Alaraju
English
Mrs Mandi Venter
Maths and Social Science
Mrs Jayde Tocher
Maths and Social Science
Mr Nicholas Smit
Maths and Global Perspectives
Ms Celeste Moody
Science
Mrs Megan Bright
Afrikaans
Ms Marzanne Van Tonder
Afrikaans
Miss Mpumi Velakazi
isiZulu
Mr Sibusiso Kubheka
isiZulu
Mrs Connie Friedmann
Music
Miss Ashlee Simpson
Art
Mrs Claire Radmore
Media & Think Equal
Ms Michelle Steenekamp
Educational Technology
Mr Rudolph Venter
Physical Education
Mr Jackie Dhlamini
Physical Education