Generation Schools Sunningdale was the first Generation Schools campus to open in January 2016. This campus, being our flagship campus, welcomed students ranging from the age of 18 months to 12 years of age. We filled our classrooms with eager students and enthusiastic educators and can proudly say we had an eventful and successful first year.
In January 2017, we opened our Middle School Phase, where our students moved into their new Middle School building. In January 2019, we welcomed our High School. In 2020, owing to the growing numbers of this campus, a new campus for the Middle and High School students was built just down the road (Generation Sandown Institute). Now, the Sunningdale campus caters for ages from 18 months to 12 years only and has recently introduced its very own library.
We promised change. We promised innovation. We have achieved so much. But this is only the beginning. Watch this space, more is coming…
Brigitte Wiltshire
Head of Sunningdale
Brigitte has had the privilege of teaching at both government (CAPS) and private (Cambridge) affiliated schools.
While completing her Bachelor of Education Degree, she worked part-time at a reading school and found her passion for inspiring children by using individual learning programmes.
Brigitte was first introduced to Cambridge education when she moved to Durbanville soon after getting married. During this time she had the opportunity to head many portfolios within a school and teach various grades.
When joining Generation Schools, she found the opportunity of a lifetime. The rapid growth within the field of education was something that excited Brigitte and it is her goal to combine her range of experience with her ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated leader to make a positive contribution to this incredible school that she now calls home.
| Sport | Description |
|---|---|
| Soccer | Optional Winter Extra Mural Sport. (Term-2 & Term-3) Our soccer sessions are open to any student from the phase 6 – 9 phase. The focus is on learning the fundamentals of the game and movement. At this phase, soccer is played with a 5-a-side format developing key movement skills as well as cognitive development in the game of soccer. |
| Soccer | Optional Winter Extra Mural Sport. (Term-2 & Term-3) Soccer at the 9-12 Phase continues to follow the 5-a-side model. Fundamental skills developed during the 6-9 Phase are built on and enhanced. Team dynamics and strategy is developed as competitive game scenarios are introduced. |
| Hockey | Optional Winter Extra Mural Sport. (Term-2 & Term-3) Our hockey sessions are open to any student from the 6-9 phase hockey will focus on basic skills of ball control and stick work. Fundamental hockey techniques are taught through drills and fun designed games. |
| Hockey | Optional Winter Extra Mural Sport. (Term-2 & Term-3) Our hockey sessions are open to any student from the 6-9 phase. Fundamentals remain a focus during this phase focusing on basic elements of dribbling, shooting, passing and movement with the ball. Positioning and game scenarios are also developed. |
| Hockey | Optional Winter Extra Mural Sport. (Term-2 & Term-3) Our hockey sessions are open to any student from the 9-12 phases. Hockey is one of our winter sporting codes that takes place on the Astro hockey field at the Bergvliet Sports Association every Friday morning. We focus on developing the necessary skill set needed for the sport through activities and drills that are fun and interactive for the students to learn and enjoy at the same time. |
| Netball | Optional Winter Extra Mural Sport. (Term-2 & Term-3) Our netball sessions are open to any student from the 6-9 phases. The focus is on learning the fundamentals of the game and movement. Basic elements are developed, such as passing, body positioning, throwing and catching. |
| Netball | Optional Winter Extra Mural Sport. (Term-2 & Term-3) Our netball sessions are open to any student from the 6-9 phases. Fundamentals of the game of Tag rugby such as passing, catching, and positioning are developed at this phase. Players are taught to apply basic skills to game scenarios with the inclusion of Tags replacing contact elements of rugby. |
| Tag Rugby | Optional Winter Extra Mural Sport. (Term-2 & Term-3) Rugby is a program that takes place weekly during the morning work cycle for our 6-9. Rugby Skills Development for primary students. Ensuring that the students get the benefit of enjoying rugby whilst learning important developmental skills and how to be safe when playing sports. |
| Tag Rugby | Optional Winter Extra Mural Sport. (Term-2 & Term-3) Our soccer sessions are open to any student from the 9-12 phases. Fundamentals of the game of Tag rugby such as passing, catching, and positioning are developed at this phase. Players are taught to apply basic skills to game scenarios with the inclusion of Tags replacing contact elements of rugby. |
| Cricket | Optional Summer Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1 & Term-4) Cricket fundamentals are developed in the 6-9 Phase sessions. Basic skills of catching, fielding and bat positioning are taught to ensure a solid foundation of cricket. Mini cricket scenarios are introduced to demonstrate and practise skills learnt. Soft balls are used as they learn basic cricket techniques. |
| Cricket | Optional Summer Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1 & Term-4) Our cricket sessions are open to any student from the 9-12 phase. The basics of the game are built on through designed drills and mini-game scenarios. Fielding forms a backbone of sessions with a greater focus placed on the techniques of batting and bowling. Hardball cricket is introduced during this phase as players learnt various elements of the game. |
| Softball | Optional Summer Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1 & Term-4) Our softball sessions are open to any student from the 6-9 phase. The fundamentals of softball are taught, including using a catching mitt and understanding how to throw. A focus is also on developing bat swinging through the incorporation of batting tees (Tee-ball). |
| Softball | Optional Summer Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1 & Term-4) Drills and basic softball skills are more complex and apply fundamentals learnt in the 9-12 Phase. A focus is now also on base plate management as well as understanding game strategies applying key skills of batting, fielding, catching and throwing. |
| Tennis | Optional Summer Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1 & Term-4) 6-9 Phase tennis focuses on key skills applied in a game of tennis. Key drills focus on racket grip, body and swing control as well as hand-eye coordination. Fun games are introduced on the court as players apply these fundamental skills. |
| Tennis | Optional Summer Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1 & Term-4) During 9-12 Phase tennis, the basics of the game are taught. Understanding elements such as movement on the court and body position are a focus. |
| Extramural | Description |
|---|---|
| Fitness Stars by Stretch-n-Grow | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) We know how to capture that high energy so common in pre-schoolers and turn it into an adventure. It’s a fun, action-packed fitness class where kids learn strength, balance, endurance, flexibility, ball skills, fundamental motor skills and how healthy foods fuel their bodies. It’s where fitness meets fun! |
| Smart Art | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) We incorporate various art activities to enhance the creative abilities of learners. Refines fine motor skills, which are essential for writing. It also teaches self-control and patience |
| Build-em-Brix | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) With constructed lesson plans, children will be taught skills in numeracy, fine motor skills, positioning and order, visual memory, architectural principles and science concepts. |
| Ballet by Dance Lab | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) This is a ballet and creative movement dance programme created to inspire dancers from a young age. It encourages posture, poise, ballet techniques and grace, as well as balance and coordination. |
| Giants Gymnastics | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) Giants Gymnastics teaches gymnastics and movement to our young students. |
| Guitar | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) Private one-on-one lessons. Teaching the basics and foundation of the guitar. |
| Chess | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) Our tutor passionate about Chess, one of the best players in school and was a Western province placement. |
| Science Buddies | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) Science Buddies allows students to bring out their inner scientists. These lessons share scientific information with the students in an exciting and relatable way, followed by practical experiments or demonstrations that will allow the learners to visually experience and comprehend the concept that has been taught. |
| Ukulele | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) Private one-on-one lessons. Students are taught the basics of the Ukulele. |
| Yoga by Stretch-n-Grow | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) Helps channel positive energy and manage stress and hyperactivity by creating a space to practice mindfulness, strength and breathing techniques. In our engaging sessions, our Stars learn yoga poses with games, props and stories. Our curriculum will help increase endurance, concentration and confidence. |
| Vocals lessons | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) Offers exciting, fun and enthusiastic dance classes. Everyone is welcome to join whether you have experience in dance or not. These classes are set in a fun and encouraging environment. We will be focusing on a variety of dance styles such as modern, jazz and contemporary. Everyone is encouraged to join these classes and expand their knowledge of dance. |
| Dance Lab | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) With constructed lesson plans, children will be taught skills in numeracy, fine motor skills, positioning and order, visual memory, architectural principles and science concepts. |
| Drama | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) Our tutor is a seasoned actress in the dramatic arts where you will be sure to build confidence, develop language and communication skills, understand the world around you, develop emotional intelligence and physical movement and have fun while doing so! |
| Crazy crafts | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) Mindful Me classes are a fun, playful way for children to identify and manage their emotions. As they learn how to cope with stress and anxiety, mindfulness helps them to relax and sleep better. Mindful Me teaches children how to love and respect themselves and the world around them. |
| Mosaic | Optional All Year Extra Mural Sport. (Term-1, Term-2 & Term-3 & Term-4) Our tutor has been teaching mosaics for the last 15 years. Mosaicing is excellent for developing fine motor skills, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination, specific and visual organisation as well as improving focus and concentration. We create one sizable project per term that the children can proudly take home. Examples of past projects are mirrors, clocks, house numbers, garden pavers, chalkboards etc. I look forward to sharing some fun and creative moments with your children. |
Contact Information
sunningdale@generationschools.co.za
Tel. +27 21 205 5912
Address. 33 Oakland Hills Road, Sunningdale, 7441