Waterstone College High School | Kibler Park

Waterstone College has a high school in Kibler Park, Johannesburg. We offer an excellent education that combines academics with sports and cultural activities. Teaching takes place in English, we have a wide variety of specialised subjects, and we form part of the Curro school group. In addition, we are an IEB school and have a school transport service. Our school philosophy is based on Christian values (ethics and morals) and incorporates academics, sport, culture, and community in our holistic approach. We are committed to providing learners with an excellent education. That is why our approach to teaching the national CAPS curriculum is based on project-based learning and self-discovery. As an IEB school, this approach allows our high school learners to explore the learning material beyond just the textbook through research, experiments and assignments, while still preparing them for their exams in Grade 12. Regular assessments and tests still take place, but it’s important to us that learners can use their intellectual abilities to make the material real to them in some way. This teaches them to take initiative and make connections between pieces of knowledge – which further develops critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. As part of the Curro school group, learners enjoy preference when applying to us from any school in the group. Nearby primary schools in the group whose children can easily progres to us include Curro Oakdene (once they phase in Grade 7), Curro Academy Protea Glen and Curro Academy Savanna City. Our senior phase starts by helping Grade 8 learners grow accustomed to the greater workload of higher intensity in high school. We limit the number of learners in each class to ensure that they get individual attention in exactly the places they need. Our learners also receive guidance when choosing their elective subjects at the end of Grade 9. From Grade 10, we prepare learners for the IEB exams in Grade 12. However, we focus on more than just assessments, by applying the work to real-life situations. This helps learners to understand the work much better, and further empowers them with knowledge and skills to become the leaders of the future. Teaching takes place in English, and learners can choose Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa and Sepedi as additional language options. Our learners can choose elective subjects beyond what is offered at our school. These subjects take place digitally and are presented live by Curro teachers. Lessons are scheduled during the school day, with supervised self-directed sessions after hours. These subjects can be seen as an extension of the excellent Curro education your child gets with us, and they still write the IEB exam at the end of Grade 12. Find out which subjects are available, and gain more information about this personalised learning experience. We appreciate dedication and excellence. Therefore, we offer internal Curro school scholarships to current learners who excel in particular areas, as determined by the terms and conditions of the particular scholarship. We also offer scholarships each year to learners from other schools who exceed in these areas and would like to join our school. Please contact us for information on how to apply for these scholarships. As a high school in Kibler Park, we balance academics with sports and cultural activities. Participation in activities promote team-awareness, collaboration, and self-confidence. Our wide variety of activities, such as equestrian and an eco-club, are tailored to the interests of learners in our area. Your child is sure to find something that will pique their interest. We also have individual sports academies that provide more specialised training and coaching to learners who display particular promise in particular sports codes. See which activities we can offer you on our fact sheet. Curro Alumni aims to reconnect former matriculants with one another and keep them updated on developments within the Curro family. By treasuring our past, we can build our future together. We hope to build a meaningful and personal connection with our members by sharing their success stories and staying updated on their lives through social media. Alumni members enjoy several benefits, including exclusive offers for their children at selected schools. View Curro Alumni’s webpage for more information.

Our school transport service is available to learners travelling one way or return along the routes listed below, at an additional cost as stipulated on our fees letter. The route to and from Eye of Africa carries an additional cost only when dropping off in the afternoon. Brackendowns Eye of Africa Glenvista Henley / Meyerton Lenasia Meyersdal Vereeniging As a Curro Select school, we have created a safe, modern environment where children can grow accustomed to learning and working with modern equipment and facilities. Along with our small class sizes, this ensures that they develop 21st-century skills. Therefore, our classrooms and laboratories for specialised subjects such as Robotics are equipped with the latest technology and 21st-century learning tools. Our specialised teaching facilities include the following: Auditorium and amphitheatre Science laboratories Technology and computer centres Dedicated eSports gaming room (in development) Therapy rooms Fully equipped cafeteria Our academic support centre provides a personal remedial support for learners who require additional support in academic, behavioural or emotional aspects. Learners receive tailor-made programmes aimed at meeting their individual needs, and we emphasise early intervention to prevent difficulties later on. Our academic support centre offers the following: On-site team of multi-disciplinary therapists and psychologists. Career guidance and subject choice assessments for Grade 9 learners. School-readiness assessments for learners in Group 5 and Grade R. Classes on improving study methods and test-taking skills. Early identification of academic, behavioural, or emotional challenges. Parental guidance and support. Our wide variety of sports and cultural activities are hosted on international-standard courts and fields. During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the national Mexican team used our soccer field to practise. Our activity facilities include the following: School of Arts (several carefully designed studios) Music lab Media and art centres Dance studio High-performance centre and fully equipped gymnasium Sports fields and indoor swimming pools Hockey AstroTurf and tennis/netball courts Our high school is located in Kibler Park, Johannesburg, and provides high-quality education for learners from Grade 8 to Grade 12. Our dedicated teachers, small class sizes and enhanced curriculum empower learners with 21st-century skills. We also offer school transport, and specialised subjects such as Robotics. Our school is situated in Kibler Park, Johannesburg and is easily accessible from Main Road off the R82. Our school is conveniently located on the bank of the Klip River and is near Riverside Community Church, Kibler Park Spar, and the bus stop on Gordon Road. We also offer transport services for learners travelling to our school. Our school was established in 2007 with merely 120 learners and 10 staff members. In seven short years, we became one of the fastest-growing schools in the province and joined the Curro group as a Curro Select school. By 2015 our numbers had increased to over 1 300 learners and 120 staff members, and our preschool opened one year later – and we have just kept growing. Our contemporary buildings and spectacular facilities have been carefully designed to preserve the natural beauty of our school’s surroundings and our foundations are solidly laid in our Christian values (ethics and morals). We believe that these elements, along with our small class sizes and specialised subjects such as Robotics, play a great part in what makes our school one where children love to learn and develop 21st-century skills.