Country House School

Today, on Youth Day, we celebrate the energy, creativity, resilience, and potential of every young person! 🇿🇦

At Country House School, we believe that every child has the ability to shape a brighter future through curiosity, courage, and a love for learning.

Dream. Believe. Become. ✨

May this Youth Day inspire our students to dream big, believe in themselves, and become the leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow ❤️

🎉🎂 Hip Hip Hooray!
Wishing you a very happy birthday!

Thank you for all that you do and for the heart you bring to our school every day.
May your year ahead be filled with joy, good health, and many special moments. 💛
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💛💚 Bafana Bafana Spirit at School! 💚💛

Today our learners and staff proudly dressed in green and gold to show their support for Bafana Bafana! 🇿🇦⚽
The school was filled with South African pride as everyone came together to cheer on our national team. From jerseys and hats to face paint and flags, our learners embraced the opportunity to support Bafana Bafana and celebrate the unity that sport brings.
We wish Bafana Bafana all the best for the rest of the tournament and will be cheering them on every step of the way. 🇿🇦👏

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Friends of Country House School! 🌟

As we reflect on the first half of 2026, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support, sponsorships, donations, and kindness shown to our school community.

To every business, family, friend, and supporter who has contributed to our fundraising initiatives this year — whether through prizes, donations, services, sponsorships, encouragement, or simply sharing in our vision — thank you.
Your generosity helps us create meaningful opportunities and memorable experiences for our learners.

We are especially grateful to our wonderful sponsors and supporters featured here, who have partnered with us in making a positive difference in the lives of our children.

Your support reminds us that Country House School is more than just a school — it is a community built on generosity, collaboration, and shared purpose. ❤️

To those who have supported us behind the scenes, donated anonymously, volunteered their time, or contributed in ways both big and small, please know that your kindness has not gone unnoticed and is deeply appreciated.

🙏 If we have inadvertently omitted anyone from this post, we sincerely apologise. It is certainly not intentional. We are incredibly grateful for every contribution received and every person who has walked alongside us in support of our school.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in Country House School and for investing in the future of our children.

With gratitude,
Country House School 💙❤️💛

🌟 Join the Country House School Family! 🌟
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 & 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭

Country House School is seeking a passionate, responsible, and energetic individual to join our team on a full-time basis. This position combines learner care and supervision with administrative support and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children while contributing to the daily operations of a busy school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

📚 Supervising and supporting learners during the aftercare programme
📚 Assisting learners with homework and academic support
📚 Planning and facilitating age-appropriate activities
📚 Creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for learners
📚 Assisting the school office with administrative duties
📚 General support to management and staff where required
📚 Assisting with holiday programmes and school events

Minimum Requirements:
✔️ Matric Certificate (tertiary qualification advantageous)
✔️ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✔️ Strong organisational and administrative abilities
✔️ Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and basic office administration
✔️ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✔️ Reliable, professional, and well-presented
✔️ Valid Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain one)
✔️ Previous experience working with children will be advantageous

We are looking for someone who:
🍎 Has a genuine love for children and education
🍎 Is patient, caring, and approachable
🍎 Demonstrates initiative and accountability
🍎 Is energetic, positive, and proactive
🍎 Maintains high standards of professionalism
🍎 Aligns with the values and ethos of Country House School

📧 Please submit your CV and supporting qualifications to:
[email protected]

📅 Closing Date: 15 June 2026

Join us in creating a supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. 🤍

🌟 Join the Country House School Family! 🌟
𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 (𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝟒 – 𝟔)

Country House School is seeking a passionate, experienced, and dynamic Intermediate Phase Teacher to join our growing team.

At Country House School, we believe that every child deserves to be nurtured, inspired, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are looking for a dedicated educator who is committed to academic excellence while building meaningful relationships with learners and families.

Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or equivalent teaching qualification
* SACE Registration
* Minimum 2 years teaching experience
* Valid Police Clearance
* Fluent in English and Afrikaans
* Strong classroom management and administrative skills

We are looking for someone who:
🍎 Has a genuine passion for teaching and learner development
🍎 Maintains high academic standards and expectations
🍎 Is organised, structured, and administratively strong
🍎 Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and professionalism
🍎 Works well within a collaborative team environment
🍎 Builds positive relationships with learners, parents, and colleagues
🍎 Aligns with the values, vision, and ethos of Country House School
🍎 Is committed to continuous professional growth and lifelong learning

If teaching is your calling and you are passionate about shaping young minds in a supportive and nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

📧 Please submit your CV, qualifications, SACE registration, and a brief cover letter to: [email protected]

📅 Closing Date: 19 June 2026

Join us in shaping confident learners, strong character, and bright futures. 🤍

🏆🌟 Recognition post🌟🏆

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Chloé Kitching in the 2026 SANESA season!

Chloé has delivered a phenomenal performance, competing in 9 classes and achieving an incredible 9 wins from 9 starts!
Her achievements span the following disciplines:
🐴 Equitation SAEQA Intermediate 100cm
🐴 Show Jumping 100cm Competition
🐴 Show Jumping 100cm

Through her exceptional results, Chloé has contributed an impressive 2,070 points to Country House School's SANESA tally and has earned selection to the SANESA Eden (SWD) A Team in all three disciplines.
Together, Chloé and her horse, Loki (Angry Warrior), have demonstrated remarkable dedication, consistency, perseverance, and teamwork throughout the season.

Congratulations, Chloé, on these outstanding achievements! We wish you and Loki every success as you prepare for the upcoming Interprovincial Championships. Your hard work and commitment continue to make us proud! 🎉🏅🐎

⭐️ EXCITING NEWS! ⭐️

We are incredibly proud to announce that Country House School has officially been accredited by Umalusi!

This accreditation is a significant milestone and a testament to our commitment to providing quality education, strong governance, and a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication, hard work, and passion of our entire team over many years. A special word of thanks to our former Principal, Elrentia Klue, whose leadership and commitment over the past three years helped lay the foundation and prepare the school for this important accomplishment.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our current governance team, Principal and deputy, to every teacher, Head of Department, supporting staff members, School Governing Body, learners, and parents who have contributed to making Country House School the special place it is today.

Accreditation is not just a certificate—it is recognition of a collective commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Thank you to our wonderful school community for believing in our vision and walking this journey with us. We look forward to building an even brighter future together.

🍎 We are proud.
🍎 We are grateful.
🍎 We are Country House School.

With grateful hearts and immense pride, 🤍

Michael & Bonita Mellon
𝐷𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠 & 𝐹𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠