Roedean School (South Africa)

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Roedean School (SA)
Roedean School (South Africa) logo.jpg
Address
Princess of Wales Terrace

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Information
School type Private & Boarding
MottoHonneur Aulx Dinges
(Honour to the Worthy)
Religious affiliation(s) Christianity
Established1903;121 years ago (1903)
FounderTheresa Lawrence
Sister school Roedean School
School number011 647 3200
HeadmistressMrs Fiona Rogers
Exam board IEB
Grades012
GenderFemale
Age5to 18
Number of students815 girls
Language English
Schedule07:30 - 15:00
CampusUrban Campus
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)  Blue
  Green
  White
Nickname Roedeanian
School feesUpper V (Grade 10), Ante Matric (Grade 11), Matric (Grade 12) R203 607

Lower V (Grade 8), Middle V (Grade 9) R184 976
Form II (Grade 4) to Upper IV (Grade 7) R164 456
Form I (Grade 3) R145 481
Grade I and Grade II R124 836

Grade 0 R106 245

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Website www.roedeanschool.co.za

Roedean School for Girls is a private English medium and boarding school for girls situated in the suburb of Parktown in the city of Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa.

History

The school was founded in 1903 by Theresa Lawrence [1] :203 and, Katherine Margaret Earle: two young women in their early thirties, both educated at the University of Cambridge. They acted as joint Heads of School during the years 19031930. It is a sister school of Roedean School in Brighton, England which was founded by three older sisters of Theresa Lawrence, namely Penelope, Millicent, and Dorothy.

The school began with 22 pupils, and was situated in a small house in Jeppestown, Johannesburg. In 1904, it relocated to its current site in Parktown, Johannesburg. [1] :203

Sir Herbert Baker, a prominent architect responsible for many of Johannesburg's most historical houses and monuments, designed the original school buildings. [1] :302 The oldest structures include St. Ursula's Building and Founder's Hall. Over the years, additions have been made, but the signature Herbert Baker features, with arches, colonnades, unwashed brickwork, and courtyards have been maintained.


Notable alumnae

Academics

Roedean's leavers write the Independent Examinations Board exams.

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Roedean School

Sport

Roedean's students are encouraged to do a minimum of one sport throughout their schooling journey at the school and typically perform well in sport throughout the year.

The sports that are offered in the school are:

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