SOMERSET HOUSE PRESCHOOL
Preschool in Cape Town

Skills acquisition is thus very important while content provides context. Above all else, mutual respect is encouraged as this builds confidence and trust in our children. Children have the opportunity to play like children should; whether it be climbing trees or sitting quietly beneath them. Somerset House is committed to providing pupils with a comprehensive sports programme designed to ensure maximum participation. It is our firm belief that the programme we offer will enhance our children’s physical ability and develop their self-confidence. Oakwood is a friendly, happy place where your children can enjoy a beautiful environment and the attention of teachers who regard each child as special. This is where firemen and nurses, fairies and magicians, truck drivers and computer technicians all work and play and learn. Where your child is able to be whatever they wish to be, while they are readied for all that formal school will demand of them. The key life skills of teamwork, communication, decision making, taking responsibility, trust and fun are all developed at Somerset House in our Outdoor Education Programme. As a school community of children, parents and staff, we are very proud of our school and what it stands for. It is first and foremost a place of learning, but there is far more to our school than that. It is also a place where children and adults interact on a daily basis in a happy and beautiful environment where mutual respect is regarded highly and relationships are valued. This more than anything else is the reason for our children being happy at school. It is our wish that each individual child at Somerset House achieves his or her potential. We recognize that children are different and we therefore encourage participation in a wide range of activities so that each child can develop a passion in school, and indeed, for life. We have been astounded at how our daughter and son have flourished from day 1 despite our daughter having significant physical disabilities. Every child in the class is treated as an individual, with strengths and weakness embraced and celebrated. The fresh, dynamic and progressive approach to education within an ethos of family is rooted in tradition and excellent leadership, which filters down through the school. The emphasis is on quality of education, with impressive facilities, opportunities, first class teachers, and modern teaching approach among the best in the world. We could not be happier, and look forward to many happy years ahead. We feel that SH offers talented and caring teachers, a superbly run sports programme, high academic standards, advanced technology integration into everyday teaching as well as delicious lunches. Our children eagerly attend this school daily as happy, confident individuals who are encouraged to grow and develop in a nurturing and challenging environment. With the beautiful views, converted homestead and old trees, one could be forgiven for thinking it was a farm school. However, the facilities, exceptional academic standard and cutting edge technology puts the school ahead of its time.