Michael Mount Waldorf School


Michael Mount Waldorf School is one of 18 registered schools in Southern Africa that practice Waldorf education.

Overview

Type of school: Michael Mount Waldorf School is a private, co-educational day school in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa. The school caters for Early Childhood - Baby Care, Play Group and Nursery School - Primary School and High school students – up to Matric.Number of students: 450Average class size: 20Teacher qualifications: Degree plus ongoing Waldorf teacher training. All teachers undergo appraisals and training.Curriculum: The Curriculum of the Waldorf schools is used up to Class 11. It includes all subjects required by the Department of Basic Education. Matric: Michael Mount students write the internationally recognised Independent Examinations Board National Senior Certificate examinations in Matric.Of note: Michael Mount students have maintained a 100% pass rate since the first Matric class wrote finals in 1987.Support measures: include Waldorf Extra Lessons, Curative Eurythmy, Support Teaching and Integrated Learning Therapy.Sport: Athletics, volleyball, basketball, cricket, soccer, swimming and tennis. Extra-curricular activities: These vary from year to year and can include any of the following: climbing, chess, drama, craft, debating, and music. After-care: Available for children up to age 10. Campus size: 6 hectares. Enrolment requirements: Visit the school and attend an Open Day. Pupil to undergo an entrance assessment followed by a teacher-pupil and teacher-family interview.Memberships: Michael Mount is a member of:Status: The school is registered as a non-profit Organisation, as well as a Public Benefit Organisation.

History

Source:1960: Michael Mount Waldorf School is founded. 1964: The school acquires a 5 hectare campus on Culross Road in Bryanston.1971: The swimming pool is completed.1973: The tennis courts and first three permanent classrooms are completed.1975: The nursery school moves into permanent classrooms.1980: The high school starts.1987: The first group of Michael Mount students write matric.1989: Building of the school's auditorium commences.1990: The aftercare facility is established.1996: The Cyber Centre is completed.2000: Start of the Toddler Group for children aged 2 to 3.2001: Double streaming introduced. 2004: Four new classrooms for the high school completed.2006: Building of a new high school block commences in November. 2009: The Library is completely transformed. Computerised cataloguing starts.2009: Double streaming reaches the high school.2011: Michael Mount acquires the Steiner Centre from the Anthroposophical Society on campus. It becomes the Steiner Centre for Art, Music and Drama. 2015: Two adjacent properties are purchased bringing the total size of the Michael Mount campus to 6 hectares.2016: The Early Childhood Centre is established.2016: Extension of the high school block to incorporate more classrooms.
  • 2018: The AdVenture Leadership programme for post-matric students is launched
  • 2019: Centenary of Waldorf education celebrated worldwide
  • 2020: Michael Mount celebrates its 60th year
  • 2021: 40 Culross Road entrance is expanded
  • 2023: Green Room extension is added to the Auditorium building thanks to fundraising by community representatives
  • 2024: Wellness Centre at 36 Culross opens for business
  • 2025: Solar energy system is installed across the school property