Roedean School (South Africa)
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.
| Roedean School (SA) | |
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| Address | |
Princess of Wales Terrance , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private & Boarding |
| Motto | Honneur Aulx Dinges (Honour to the Worthy) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Established | 1903 |
| Founder | Theresa Lawrence |
| Sister school | Roedean School |
| School district | District 4 |
| School number | 011 647 3200 |
| Headmistress | Mrs Fiona Rogers |
| Exam board | IEB |
| Grades | 0–12 |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 5 to 18 |
| Number of students | 815 girls |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 15:00 |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Blue Green White |
| Nickname | Roedeanian |
| School fees | R138,000 (boarding) R100,000 (tuiton) |
| Alumni | Old Girls |
| Website | www.roedeanschool.co.za |
History
The school was founded in 1903 by Theresa Lawrence and her close friend, 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 1903–1930. 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.
Sir Herbert Baker, a prominent architect responsible for many of Johannesburg's most historical houses and monuments, designed the original school buildings. 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
- Mary Maytham Kidd, botanical artist[1]
- Sheena Duncan, social activist[2]
- Jani Allan[3]
- Camilla Waldman, actress
- Maud Sumner, artist
- Lauren Beukes, author[4]
- Jillian Becker, writer
- Sarah Calburn, architect
- Kate Otten, architect
- Rapelang Rabana, entrepreneur[5]
See also
References
- "BC 973 Mary Maytham Kidd Collection". Manuscripts & Archives. University of Cape Town Libraries. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- McGrory, Mary (29 July 1985). "Cheerful reformer fights apartheid". Eugene Register-Guard. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
- Philp, Rowan (4 October 2013). "The return of Jani Allan". The M&G Online. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
Roed
- "Featured Alumni – Lauren Beukes". Roedean School (SA). Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- "Featured Alumni – Rapelang Rabana". Roedean School (SA). Retrieved 10 September 2016.