We base our belief on the fact that schooling should be measured on how well we are developing self confidence, independence and responsibility within our student body. We nurture creative students who recognize excellence and who will not be content with mediocrity. Hence, it is our responsibility to develop and nurture young people of character.

How do we do this?

§       Our focus is on the individual through a process of active engagement of the young mind

§       We believe in building our educational environment around critical thinking, responsibility, accountability and skills. We nurture the individual in such a way as to unlock their talents

§       We provide a pastoral support system which focuses on the academic, social and emotional well being of each student

§       Our academic programme is designed to promote excellence through a range of learning styles. We have developed a curriculum based on the South African National Core Curriculum alongside the Cambridge Examinations Syndicate. Our students are well prepared for tertiary education.

§       Our curriculum extends beyond the classroom. We have an expectation that all our students participate in our sports, outdoor education cultural and clubs and societies programme.

“Education is about the whole person. It promotes interaction with content; it links ideas through integration and equips our students with the tools necessary to compete on the global stage.”

The Chesterhouse Core Philosophy

Our Vision Statement

At Chesterhouse we inspire young minds to be extraordinary. The strength of our faith, our commitment to excellence and diversity take us beyond the classroom, nurturing proud South African leaders with a global vision.

Our Mission Statement

At Chesterhouse it is our mission to:

Create and maintain a challenging, progressive, holistic and dynamic environment, which equips young South Africans to be good at life.

Go beyond the classroom in developing young leaders as global citizens who highly prize integrity, values and morals.

Concern ourselves with the school’s beliefs that reach beyond the individual components of academy, sport and culture where success ultimately translates into confident, courteous and courageous young adults.

Nurture and empower young people to become purposeful, compassionate and inspiring individuals who challenge mediocrity with a desire to serve their fellow man.

Act as exemplary role models as a Board and as staff by setting a tone of professionalism, commitment and social awareness to education.

Share the ethos of our school with our parents and the wider communities in which we operate.

Our Values Statement

At Chesterhouse our values are:

• Our Christian ethos
• A heightened social awareness in everything we do
• Respect for everyone we come into contact with
• Honesty: trusting others and being worthy of their trust
• Striving for extraordinary achievement with humility.

Pupil Contract

THE STUDENT will regard the teacher as a customer and will deliver work and assignments that are required on time, every time, done to the best of his/her ability.

THE TEACHER will regard the student as a customer and will deliver a lesson that is prepared on time, every time. He/she will also return assignments that have been handed in for assessment within an agreed space of time every time, marked to the best of his/her ability.

EVERYONE will take care to ensure the appropriateness of language, tone, behaviour and dress on all occasions.

EVERYONE will ensure that they do nothing to impede the opportunities of others to teach and learn effectively.

EVERYONE will respect the property of others and of the school.