Reddam House Durbanville has officially broken ground on a new R22m creative and academic facility, set to open in June next year.
The development marks a significant investment in future-focused education, featuring specialist spaces for art, dance, drama and music, alongside immersive learning environments designed to inspire creativity, collaboration and innovation.
Expand offering
Construction has officially begun on the new facility, designed to expand the school’s creative and academic offering while supporting a forward-thinking approach to education.
Designed by The Architectural Cubicle and constructed by Remey Construction, the new building broke ground in October 2025.
Purpose-built to accommodate 150 students, the facility is shaped around the principles of immersive, experiential learning. It features an art studio, specialist spaces for dance and drama, two general classrooms and a fully equipped music department comprising five individual music pods and two larger ensemble rooms.
Support creativity
“These venues are designed to reflect the way students learn today,” says Barry Nieuwoudt, executive head of Reddam House Durbanville. “They support exploration, creativity and collaboration, giving students the space to engage deeply, think independently and express themselves beyond the limits of a traditional classroom.
“Facilities such as these foster critical skills such as imagination, problem-solving and innovative thinking, while also encouraging emotional intelligence and confidence. Whether students are performing, designing or presenting, they’re learning to communicate with impact, skills that benefit them across every subject and in life beyond school.”
Aligns with broader vision
Drama and public speaking are core components of the curriculum at Reddam House Durbanville, compulsory until the end of Grade 9 and continued by many students through to matric.
The new spaces will support these subjects at a higher level, offering professional-standard environments for performance, exhibitions and cultural events, Nieuwoudt pointed out.
“This expansion reflects Reddam House Durbanville’s commitment to offering an education that is not only academically rigorous, but creative, contemporary and relevant. It aligns with the Inspired Education Group’s broader vision, evolving what education looks like to ensure every student is equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world.”
