CORDWALLES PREPARATORY SCHOOL
School in Pietermaritzburg

Enrolment has now grown to more than three hundred and sixty boys in Cordwalles is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA). 1) Skills (Knowledge): These two aspects need to be developed in all the boys so that they are able to cope confidently in a changing and competitive world. 2) Attitud e (Passion and Motivation): Our boys need to be inspired, dedicated and focused on doing the best they can in the activities they are exposed to. These aspects contribute to ensuring that boys leave Cordwalles with confidence and self- belief providing them with the essential foundation for life. Citizenship and community Boys are encouraged to become responsible citizens of our country. We need to develop a learning environment in which all members of our diverse community are encouraged to understand and respect each other. Furthermore, Cordwalles is committed to developing a shared vision, effective communication, respect and courtesy in order to form a basis for the partnership between parents, boys and staff. Excellence Cordwalles will strive for excellence in all that it does to educate its boys. It is also essential to develop personal excellence in each boy where they have the opportunity to realise their God-Given potential. Environment Cordwalles aims to develop in each boy a respect and appreciation of the environment. We believe that it is vital that our boys engage positively in the environmental issues facing the world today. Cordwalles strives to develop Best Practice for boys, staying abreast of global trends. Technology We as a school recognise the importance of embracing technology, so that our boys are able to function effectively and confidently, in our ever changing technological world. This has been an easily recognisable symbol of the school to the many boys who have passed through its doors. To this end, a new badge was designed and a motto devised during an exercise in which the Cordwalles boys, staff, old boys and parents were extensively involved. It is God’s message to us that destroys the evil around us. The St George’s cross: This reminds us of St George; what he did to fight against evil and to stand up firmly against the powers of greed, selfishness and destruction. The school in the UK after which our own school was named has a huge picture of St George and the Dragon painted on its chapel wall; here in our own Cordwalles chapel is a stained glass window depicting St George and the Dragon. St George was a Turk who came from a very wealthy family in Palestine. He rose quickly through the ranks of the Roman army, became a Christian and gave up all he had to the poor and destitute, before being martyred for his beliefs in about 300 AD. The legend of St George and the dragon grew out of his bravery to stand up for the truth and to demonstrate great compassion. The objective at Cordwalles is to equip our boys with skills, motivation and values so that they, like St George, can courageously stand up for what is right and compassionately give to those in need, fighting against evil in our society. Cordwalles is an Anglican Independent Boys’ Preparatory School, which strives to provide a balanced & relevant education in a nurturing environment.