About Us | Reddam House Waterfall

A Word from our Executive Head

Reddam House Waterfall Campus is a school where education transcends borders and embraces the global community. At Reddam House Waterfall, we firmly believe in providing a transformative educational experience that extends beyond the confines of the classroom, empowering our students to become future leaders in a rapidly evolving world.

As a global-minded institution, we are committed to nurturing each student and preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of an interconnected world. Here's how our approach focuses on global benefits for our students:

Diverse Perspectives: Our school is a melting pot of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. The gift of this diversity broadens their horizons, fosters cultural understanding, and develops a rich tapestry of perspectives.

International Curriculum: Our carefully designed curriculum incorporates global themes and challenges, encouraging our students to think critically and creatively about issues that transcend national boundaries. We choose to focus on both understanding global affairs and learning to approach problem-solving with a global outlook.

Collaborative Learning: Working on projects and assignments with students from our different Inspire group of school promotes teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication across cultures.

Our association with the NCUK programme further offers options for our students to study abroad: Embrace enriching experiences through our study abroad programme, where you can immerse yourself in new cultures, learn from leading institutions worldwide, and build lifelong connections across borders.

At Reddam House Waterfall, we aspire to cultivate compassionate, open-minded, and adaptable global citizens who can make meaningful contributions to society. Our commitment to your growth, both academically and personally, extends far beyond the classroom, ensuring you are ready to embrace the world's opportunities and challenges.

Join us on this exciting journey of global discovery, where knowledge knows no borders, and the possibilities are limitless.

QUINTON PASCOE, EXECUTIVE HEAD

A Journey Defined by Excellence

In 2012, the Early Learning School, Preparatory and Secondary School opened. The school quickly established a reputation for outstanding outcomes and became widely respected, both nationally and internationally. In 2013, the student body comprised 1000 students, and demand continues to grow each year.

Students are welcomed into a classically-constructed wood and stone school - a charming building, ideally suited to our Waterfall campus' rustic, green setting. The tranquil grounds offer an inspiring atmosphere of discovery, learning, and unlimited growth.

A History of Service

"Tutum Te Rebore Reddam"

The Reddam motto originates in Scottish history with the first Monarch of Crawford, who saved King David the First of Scotland from certain death by a stag during a hunting expedition. The Monarch of Crawford adopted the motto “Tutum Te Rebore Reddam”, which means “I will keep you safe by my strength".

Subsequently, his coat of arms included a stag’s head, symbolising the monarch's bravery. Upon marrying his wife, the monarch included the fleur-de-lis in his coat of arms, and the Crawford clan's coat of arms incorporates the stag and fleur-de-lis to this day.

In 1999, Mrs Crawford-Kempster, Director of Reddam House, worked with Mr Burnell, the State Herald at the Bureau of Heraldry in Pretoria, to create a coat of arms for Reddam House. To honour the family's history, the coat of arms incorporates elements of the stag and the fleur-de-lis. Our school motto is “We shall give back”, which reminds our students of the importance of contributing to the community.

A Word From Our Founder

The strength and consistency of Inspired schools’ educational principles are largely due to the solid foundation laid by a strong team of skilled and experienced educators. With a holistic curriculum focused on the three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports and performing and creative Arts, the individuality of every student is unlocked, giving Inspired students transformative opportunities to achieve self-actualisation, fulfil their full potential, and flourish.

Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired Founder, Chairman & CEO

Meet Our Management

Quinton Pascoe holds qualifications in Education Management, Law and Systems, and attained a Cum Laude Honour’s degree in Education from the University of the North-West. He has completed the Independent Schools Leadership Development Programme at Wits University Business School and graduated from Harvard University’s online course Leading by Understanding.

Mr Pascoe is an enthusiastic educator who enjoys seeing children and colleagues reach their full potential. Servant leadership, sound management practice and strategic direction together with a high degree of passion and zest for the profession and life itself drive his daily focus.

- QUINTON PASCOE, EXECUTIVE HEAD

Lauren Howden is the Head of the Early Learning School at Reddam House Waterfall. Holding a Master’s degree from the University of York, she brings extensive global education experience across London, Singapore, and Johannesburg.

Formerly Deputy Headmistress of Academics at St Mary’s School, Waverley, Lauren is a passionate advocate for the Reggio Emilia approach, which values children as capable, curious, and creative individuals. A dedicated mother of two, she believes in balancing academic achievement with emotional intelligence. Outside of school, Lauren enjoys reading, gardening, and pottery, embodying the well-rounded, nurturing ethos she brings to our youngest learners.

—Lauren Howden, Head of Early Learning School

Sharekha Banwa brings an exceptional 29 years of experience in education to the leadership team. Grounded by a strong academic foundation, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Chemistry, as well as a Higher Diploma in Education. Prior to her current role, Ms. Banwa served as the Deputy Head of Academics at Kingsmead College, where she successfully directed Curriculum and Innovation across the school. She offers deep expertise in the IEB curriculum, further strengthened by her hands-on experience as an IEB marker.

As an accomplished educational leader, she is widely recognized for her strategic foresight, her ability to cultivate high-performing teams, and her dedication to creating dynamic environments where both staff and students can reach their full potential. Ms. Banwa’s leadership approach is firmly anchored in the core values of integrity, accountability, and respect. She is deeply committed to mentoring, teaching, and building meaningful relationships within the school community to ensure the holistic development of every student.

— Sharekha Banwa, Head of College

Reddam House Group

Demonstrating a definitive statement of excellence in international education, Reddam House Waterfall Estate is part of the co-educational, non-denominational, global, independent Reddam House Group, designed to inspire students to maximise their innate potential anywhere in the world.

Our school offers an internationally-respected curriculum and a broad range of academic, cultural and sporting activities. Reddam House understands the importance of education; therefore, we equip our students to face an increasingly challenging global future with pride and confidence by inspiring the highest standards of international education.

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Nurturing the Leaders of Tomorrow

Our caring, close-knit school community welcomes children from 1 year old to Grade 12. We nurture individuality, talent, and self-assurance in a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment. Catering for Stage 1 to Grade 12 students, our school is affiliated with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and offers a diverse, stimulating subject choice. Our highly-qualified, dynamic, experienced teachers are the custodians of your child’s future, and we are proud to empower them as the leaders of tomorrow.

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