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

Miss 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

Mr Gora Ebrahim
Afrikaans

Mrs Chantell Jackson
Afrikaans

Miss Mpumi Velakazi
isiZulu

Miss Zanele Phakathi
isiZulu

Mrs Connie Friedmann
Music

Miss Ashlee Simpson
Art

Mrs Nokukhanya Molobye
Education Technology

Miss Georgia Labuschagne
Media & Think Equal

Mr Rudolph Venter
Physical Education

Mr Jackie Dhlamini
Physical Education