Rooted in care.
Ready for tomorrow.
A holistic education that values the child, challenges the mind and opens up a world of possibility.
Every child.
Every possibility.
Our vision is to create a holistic, safe and nurturing environment in which every child can learn, thrive and develop into an active and positive member of society. Today – Lenasia, tomorrow – South Africa, and then? The whole world to conquer!
Education that
goes further.
Our mission is based on educating learners in ways which extend beyond the classroom. With the highest academic standards in mind, we aim to build learners’ confidence and love for life-long learning.
Our small classes ensure individual attention can be offered to learners, so teachers are able to identify their weaknesses and build on their strengths. We also offer in-house remedial classes to ensure no child is left behind.
With technology and AI steadily taking over the world, we believe in incorporating it into learning, so as to give our learners the best chance at prospering in the future.
Our school embraces learners of every colour, all religions and each creed, so as to foster an environment in which appreciation of one another’s differences are appreciated and celebrated, and similarities are happily shared.
We aim to enhance our learners towards being contributive members of society as we encourage responsibility, kindness, respect and good character.
What makes
a Redwood learner?
A Redwood learner is confident and outspoken, yet respectful and mindful. The skills they learn extend beyond bookwork but can be implemented in the real-world too. We believe in educating learners towards independence and self-accountability, so they grow into adults who are self-aware and capable of anything they set their minds to.
Through our demerit system, our Code of Conduct is implemented successfully so as to ensure discipline and responsibility.
We believe in fostering positive and wholesome Teacher-Learner relationships, so as to create a positive learning environment. Our teachers are easy to contact, ready to assist and determined to guide learners towards success.
Guided by experience.
Driven by care.
Our Redwood family is well-established and ever-growing, as we seek out the best specialist teachers in every subject. Such decisions are made by members of the school board, who take special care to ensure their qualifications and experience will add value to our school. As with our learners, we encourage our teachers to grow through innovation, training and experience.
Naeem Mohamed
Director
Naeem Mahomed is our resident technology and AI advocate. With a passion for innovation and growth, he is the driving force behind our school’s upward trajectory. Between corporate experience and teaching, Naeem is one of the co-founders of Redwood Academy.
Naeem graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. He later completed his Honours and MBA at Regent Business School.
M. F. Motala
CEO
Mohammed Fuad Motala is the friendly face and welcoming energy at Redwood Academy. Before his appointment as our CEO, he was a marker for National Senior Certificate (Matric) exams. He has also been awarded by NAPTOSA for his significant achievements in Mathematics. Mohammed Fuad has been a key player in the growth of Redwood Academy from its inception.
Mohammed Fuad graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a BSc in Quantity Surveying and later completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). His exceptional results earned him the prestigious Golden Key award.
Ahmed Moola
Financial Director
Ahmed is the resident Financial Director at Redwood Academy. He is dedicated to ensuring all systems are go when it comes to the finances and internal operations at our school.
Ahmed graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He is also the co-founder of Hyperion Curriculum Services.
Laaiqah Hoosan
Principal
With a “Yes, we can!” attitude towards the impossible, Laaiqah Hoosan runs Redwood Academy like a well-oiled machine. She is deeply committed to fostering an environment in which every learner is valued and honoured in their own unique way. Laaiqah is rooted in academic excellence, character development and holistic growth.
Laaiqah holds a BSc degree and a PGCE, along with many years of experience. She has also been awarded the prestigious Golden Key award, has received the First-Class Award in Ancillary Mathematics & Statistics, and has been named a Woman of Wonder.
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