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 de Villiers
Art

Mrs Claire Radmore
Media & Think Equal

Ms Michelle Steenekamp
Educational Technology

Mr Rudolph Venter
Physical Education

Mr Jackie Dhlamini
Physical Education