Saheti School believes that a great education is one that prepares children for the real world and gives them the tools they need to thrive as individuals and members of their communities. The school motto is “Know Thyself” and this insightful philosophy is imbued into every aspect of the school’s curriculum, sports, extra-mural activities and ethos. It implies learning about one’s character, strengths and weaknesses and, importantly, how to treat others with respect and dignity.
“We are unique in that we are a community school with a culture based on Greek philosophy and an overarching commitment to citizenship, democracy and equal opportunities for all,” says executive headmaster Warwick Taylor. “The community has a long, proud tradition of an energised work ethic. Aspiring to greater heights, while fostering an awareness of self, is integral to our ethos. This feeds into all areas of the school and, in particular, makes our matric students feel supported. The increase in confidence positively influences academic performance. ”
Saheti School is values-driven with a diverse campus and teaching methodology. Teachers are encouraged to become masters in their respective subjects and to demonstrate care and belief in each individual. Their passion for their subject areas and personal connection with their pupils impacts directly on the standard of education they provide.
Taylor says: “In the final IEB exams, our class of 2015 achieved a 100% degree pass because we worked closely with each learner, helped them to set personalised goals and supported them every step of the way. Saheti’s distinction ratio in many subjects was nearly triple that of the IEB’s national ratio, with superb results across the subjects of English, maths, information technology and science.”
For Taylor, the co-educational philosophy of the school enhances the educational process, giving children the opportunity to work and learn together and preparing them for the realities of the world outside. This mind-set is further supported by an emphasis on how varying individual potential may be developed to produce optimum results.
“By offering students a broad range of opportunities, they easily discover an area in which they can excel. This in turns gives them the confidence to tackle other, more challenging areas,” concludes Taylor.
“We encourage a measured blend of studies, sport and extra-mural activities and our results show that this balanced and community-driven approach is effective in bringing out the best in our learners.”