What are the benefits and advantages of enrolling your child at Glenoaks School?

• Registered with the Gauteng Department of Education and in the process of renewing our UMALUSI registration
• Small class sizes offering individualized attention and support
• Excellent teacher-learner ratio of 1:12
• Collaboratively work on learners reaching their full potential academically, socially and emotionally and their readiness to mainstream depends on this holistic progress
• Individual, collaborative, invitational and engaging learning experiences
• Individual or group therapy depending on the needs of the learner
• Inclusive, multicultural and diverse school environment
• Multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists and support staff, offering in depth support for our learners and families
• Individual Educational Programmes shaped by each learners context, holistic development, learning potential and academic needs
• Strong networks with families, surrounding community and schools

The vision of Glenoaks, as a remedial and special needs school, is to:

• Remain at the forefront of teaching excellence by supporting the professional development of staff
• Provide skills to cope with the challenges of life by encouraging active participation in learning, developing problem solving skills and a positive work ethic
• Nurture a sense of self-worth, confidence and self-efficacy through positive expectations
• Generate a sense of self-discipline and responsibility by providing opportunities for learners to demonstrate their capabilities and celebrate their success
• Develop sensitivity to and understanding of different cultures and religions through interaction in an environment characterized by mutual respect and regard for others and their differences
• Foster the importance of family and community by providing an example of co-operative team work in action, involvement of families in the programs offered by the school and by developing attitudes of care and concern for others

At Glenoaks, our learners are required and expected to abide by our five important school rules which are enforced daily. This chart is visible in the classrooms. The merit and demerit system follows the demonstration or transgression of any rule.