Maara House is a primary school situated in the Cape Town City Bowl inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning.
Maara, meaning “conscious and aware” in Igbo (a language spoken in Southern Nigeria), is a word which perfectly reflects our mission to create conscious, active, global citizens.
We aim to create a nurturing and stimulating environment in which children’s curiosity is respected, creativity valued, and collaborations supported.
We believe that education is about enabling children to better understand themselves and the world around them thus creating a culture of compassion and awareness. We regard children as naturally rich and resourceful; they simply require the right space to develop and grow. We provide holistic and sustainable education that fosters creativity and consciousness in each and every child. Our role is to nurture a generation of future leaders who are compassionate and active participants in their communities.
~ Fred Rogers
We recognise that intelligence is different and multifaceted. We focus on the 100 Languages of Learning (Loris Malaguzzi). As a result, we focus on each child’s individual learning style and potential and assess the personal progress and achievements of each child. Our goal is to create a positive school environment where children are able to consciously take part in the development of their abilities under the guidance of our teachers.
Following the Reggio Emilia approach, our curriculum is process oriented rather than outcome oriented. We focus on developing core competencies ranging from collaboration to communication and citizenship. Our classes are multi-age because we know that children’s abilities are not defined by their age group.
