Michael Oak Waldorf School

Michael Oak Waldorf School Waldorf School in Cape Town, offering education based on the principles of Rudolf Steiner, from Kindergarten to Matric.

Three Houses, three days and a High School full of spirit. Gees Week brought together the Red, Blue and Yellow Houses fo...
21/09/2026

Three Houses, three days and a High School full of spirit.

Gees Week brought together the Red, Blue and Yellow Houses for volleyball, basketball, handball, a quiz, recycled fashion, House plays and our first High School Sing Off. 🎶🏐

This year, a group of Class 12 students took responsibility for organising the week. They planned the activities, worked with teachers and coaches, and managed the many details involved, taking real ownership of an important part of High School life.

The Sing Off was a highlight. Every class took to the stage, with Classes 8 and 9 showcasing their singing and Classes 10, 11 and 12 competing for the title. Class performances, soloists and instrumentalists filled the hall, while eight members of Vocal Unity joined our students for some of the final pieces. 🎤

Blue House won the three sporting events and the quiz, while Red House took the honours for the combined recycled fashion show and House plays. Blue was named the overall winner of Gees Week. 🏆

But the week was about so much more than who won. It was a chance for students across the High School to take part, support one another and strengthen the connection between the classes. For the Class 12s, it was also something of a swan song, one of their final opportunities to help shape the life of the High School before they leave us. 💛

Wishing you and your family a meaningful Yom Kippur ✨Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a sacred time for reflection, ...
21/09/2026

Wishing you and your family a meaningful Yom Kippur ✨

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a sacred time for reflection, forgiveness and renewal. It is a day to pause, look inward, seek forgiveness and consider how we can move forward with greater kindness and intention.

May this Yom Kippur be a time of peace, renewal and thoughtful reflection. 🌿

The Class 12 Project is an important part of the Waldorf curriculum and a culmination of the students’ school journey.Ea...
15/09/2026

The Class 12 Project is an important part of the Waldorf curriculum and a culmination of the students’ school journey.

Each student chooses a subject of genuine personal interest and spends much of the year researching, creating and working independently, with the guidance of a mentor. The process asks them to take responsibility for an idea, develop it through both thought and practical experience, meet challenges along the way and bring their work to completion.

Over three evenings, our Class 12 students will present their projects to the community. They will share what they set out to investigate or create, how their work developed and what they discovered through the process.

The presentations offer a window into an education that values independent thought, practical and creative engagement, perseverance and the confidence to stand before an audience and speak from lived experience.

Class 12 Project Presentations
Sunday 20 September
Monday 21 September
Tuesday 22 September

Doors open at 17h30
Presentations begin at 18h00

We warmly invite you to join us for this highlight of the High School year. You won’t want to miss it!

Choosing a school is about more than reading a prospectus or visiting a website. It is about spending time in the school...
14/09/2026

Choosing a school is about more than reading a prospectus or visiting a website. It is about spending time in the school, meeting the people and experiencing something of its daily life.

We have two more opportunities for prospective families to experience Michael Oak for themselves.

Open Classroom Tour
Wednesday 16 September | 08h00 – 09h15
Prospective parents are invited to visit Michael Oak during a working morning and see the progression of Waldorf education from Kindergarten through Primary School to High School.

High School Experience Day
Wednesday 16 September | 08h00 – 12h30
Prospective students in Classes 7–11 are invited to spend the morning alongside our High School students, participate in lessons and experience the life of the school first-hand.

Booking is essential. Please follow the link in our bio or visit our website.

If you know a family who may be exploring schooling options, please share this invitation with them.

We are looking for a Kindergarten teacher to join Michael Oak.Our Kindergarten is a place of rhythm, creativity and purp...
14/09/2026

We are looking for a Kindergarten teacher to join Michael Oak.

Our Kindergarten is a place of rhythm, creativity and purposeful play, where children are given the time and space to grow into themselves. It is also a close-knit community, shaped by teachers who bring warmth, imagination and a deep understanding of childhood to their work.

This short film offers a glimpse into the life of our Kindergarten. If you would like to become part of it, we invite you to apply.

The full-time position begins in January 2027. Previous Waldorf teaching experience is preferred.

Full details and the application form are available on our website:
www.michaeloak.org.za

Applications close on 18 September 2026.

Please share this post with anyone who may be right for the role.

08/09/2026

There are some things about a school that can only be understood by spending time there. 🌿

This Saturday, we invite families considering Playgroup, Kindergarten and Grade R to experience a magical morning of tea and treats, story-time, free play, and meaningful connection with fellow families and teachers. ✨

Kindergarten and Grade R Fairy Tea Garden Experience Day
Saturday 12 September
09h30–11h30
For families with children in Playgroup, Kindergarten and Grade R

Come and meet our teachers, explore the Kindergarten and experience Waldorf early childhood education for yourself.

Booking is essential. Please follow the link in our bio or visit our website to reserve your place.

If you know a family who may be exploring Kindergarten options, please share this invitation with them.

Choosing a school is about more than reading a prospectus or visiting a website. It is about spending time in the school...
07/09/2026

Choosing a school is about more than reading a prospectus or visiting a website. It is about spending time in the school, meeting the people and experiencing something of its daily life.

This September, we are offering three opportunities for prospective families to experience Michael Oak for themselves.

Kindergarten Experience Day
Saturday 12 September | 09h30–11h30
For families considering Playgroup or Kindergarten for children aged 2–6. Parents are invited to bring their kindergarten children and gather for tea and treats, story time, free play, and meaningful connection with fellow families and teachers.

Open Classroom Tour
Wednesday 16 September | 08h00–09h15
Prospective parents are invited to visit Michael Oak during a working morning and see the progression of Waldorf education from Kindergarten through Primary School to High School.

High School Experience Day
Wednesday 16 September | 08h00–12h30
Prospective students in Classes 7–11 are invited to spend the morning alongside our High School students, participate in lessons and experience the life of the school first-hand.

Booking is essential. Please follow the link in our bio or visit our website.
Any queries, contact [email protected] or 021 797 9728

If you know a family who may be exploring schooling options, please share this invitation with them.

Fair season is here!Over the next two months, four Cape Town Waldorf school communities will open their gates for days f...
03/09/2026

Fair season is here!

Over the next two months, four Cape Town Waldorf school communities will open their gates for days filled with creativity, food, music, games and family fun. Each fair has its own character and theme, and we hope our community will support our sister schools and stock up on your holiday gifts.

🌿 Gaia Waldorf School Spring Fair
Saturday 5 September | 10h00–14h00

🌸 Imhoff Waldorf School Spring Fair
Saturday 12 September

🧚 Constantia Waldorf’s ‘A Fairy Tale’ Fair
Saturday 24 October | 10h00–15h00

🌊 Michael Oak Waldorf ‘Rise Atlantis’ Fair
Saturday 31 October | 11h00–16h00

Save the dates and join us in celebrating fair season across our wider Waldorf community.



Gaia Waldorf School Imhoff Waldorf School Constantia Waldorf School

🎶 Who will be crowned our first Sing-off Champions?As part of the High School Gees Week, every High School class will ta...
28/08/2026

🎶 Who will be crowned our first Sing-off Champions?

As part of the High School Gees Week, every High School class will take to the stage for Michael Oak’s inaugural High School Sing-off.

Classes 10, 11 and 12 will each perform five songs – three prepared with Mr Quickfall and two chosen and prepared by the students themselves – as they compete for the title of Sing-off Champions. Classes 8 and 9 will each perform two songs.

We are also delighted to welcome Vocal Unity as our special guest choir.

Tuesday 8 September
Doors open at 18h30 | Singing begins at 19h00
Free entry

Come and support our students for an evening of music, friendly competition and plenty of Gees!

21/08/2026

“Michael Oak has genuinely taught me to love learning.”

Today we say farewell to Class 11 student Tara Younge as she prepares to begin a new chapter at the prestigious Li Po Chun United World College in Hong Kong. 🌏

In this video, Tara reflects on her Michael Oak journey, from making fairy gardens in Kindergarten to discovering the freedom to explore ideas deeply in High School. She speaks about the teachers, friendships and experiences that nurtured her love of learning and helped her grow into herself and her community.

Tara will complete the International Baccalaureate over the next two years in a learning community of approximately 250 students from more than 80 countries.

We are proud of Tara and wish her every strength and happiness for the journey ahead. ✨

If Tara’s reflections have made you curious about Waldorf education at Michael Oak, you are welcome to visit our website or get in touch with us.

Address

4 Marlow Road, Kenilworth
Cape Town
7700

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 15:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 15:30
Thursday 07:30 - 15:30
Friday 07:30 - 15:30

Telephone

+27217979728

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