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About Open Window High School

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Vision

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The Open Window High School is a school for creatives that provides learners access to a quality arts education as a strong foundation into entering the tertiary education environment. The position of The Open Window, a key stakeholder of the Open Window High School, is that creativity is essential in a global economy that requires a knowledgeable, imaginative and innovative workforce.

Leading contributors in any field are those who can think creatively, and it is the vision of the Open Window High School to specialise in the development of creative praxis and creativity problem solving at school level in order to foster these skills in learners. A creative academic career enables learners to develop skills to work both independently and collaboratively, to build up tenacity and dedication, as well as an appreciation of difference and diversity.

Open Window High School is thus uniquely positioned, not only for learners aspiring to be creative professionals, but also for learners aspiring to be innovative and creative contributors in any field. Thus the vision of the Open Window High School is to contribute to the development of the next generation of creative thinkers, problem solvers and makers.

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Partnership with Alma Mater International School

Open Window High school is in partnership with Alma Mater International School to offer the world renowned Cambridge Qualification. Alma Mater is known in the global community for its results and achievements. Alma Mater received its recent award as the Best International Primary – High School South Africa 2021. Alma Mater was nominated as partner in the Platinum Jubilee pageant and will feature in the official Platinum Jubilee Pageant commemorative album for its innovation.

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Campus

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The Open Window campus is situated within the beautiful suburb of Southdowns, adjacent to the Irene Farm. Secure parking, a Gautrain bus stop outside Open Window’s main entrance, internet connectivity throughout campus and seated areas under the leafy trees makes the campus an ideal work and social space for learners to explore their creativity.

Facilities include:
The following specialist spaces will be accessible to learners:

• Library
• MakerSpace
• Workshop
• Sound Studio and Booth
• Edit Suite
• Photography Studio
• Gear Room
• NOW Gallery

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Extracurricular activities

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Learners will have the opportunity to engage in the following, as part of the Contextual Studies extra curricula:

• A variety of excursions (galleries, theatre productions, cultural events, etc.)
• A variety of events (Illustration superstation, Game Jams, etc.)

Learners will have the opportunity to participate in a number of sporting events:

• Parkour
• Skateboarding
• Rollerblading
• BMXing
• Action cricket
• Action soccer and Jiu-Jitso
• Cultural activities (in partnership with The open Window): Game Jams, Creation Station, Illustration Superstation, Film Festivals (age appropriate)

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