Brescia House School

Description

Brescia House School, located in the heart of Bryanston, is an independent Catholic day school for girls.  Offering Grades R – 12, the school has developed an excellent reputation for the development of outstanding young girls who, benefiting from a well-rounded and balanced education, are able to make a meaningful contribution to society.

Global Network

As part of the global Ursuline schools’ network, Brescia offers a rich Global Education Programme, fostering connections with Ursuline counterparts worldwide through travel opportunities and online collaboration projects. These projects provide all students with opportunities for global learning and experiences that are not easily replicated. By working together, Ursuline schools around the world aim to create a network of global learners who are prepared to tackle the challenges of the 21st century, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to thrive in a diverse and interconnected global society.

Sporting Activities

Sporting activities include swimming, diving, , hockey, netball, soccer, athletics, tennisand orienteering. Off-campus, students can participate in the school equestrian team, and a CrossFit programme is offered to the Brescia House School students at CrossFit Proform (at an additional cost).

Cultural Activities

Cultural activities include public speaking, TED Talks, debating, global affairs, photography, drama, chess, choir, and music. The Brescia House School Music Institute enables students to be exposed to music production and technology.

Innovation in Academics

Students are taught coding from Grade R, all the way through Primary School. They continue to attend ICT lessons in the High School and use a variety of applications to assist with coding and robotics. From Grade 10, Java is the programming language taught during Information Technology.

The introduction of laptops to all students in grades 4 to 12 ensures that the students receive a first-class education and are well-equipped for the future. In addition to this, Brescia House School has been identified as a Microsoft Showcase School since 2013.

Pupils are prepared for the National Senior Certificate examinations of the Independent Examinations Board, and we are proud of our consistently high achievement record in these examinations. In the 2024 matric examinations, the school once again achieved a 100% pass rate, as well as 100% Bachelor Degree pass (University Entrance). In addition to this, the school achieved 8 placements in the Top 1% of specific subjects.

Ethos:

Underpinning the technological competence, sporting prowess, academic excellence, and cultural flair is the unwavering Catholic Ursuline ethos. The power of this attitude informs every facet of school life, and is evident in the calm, empathetic atmosphere on the campus. It is seen in the way the girls interact with each other and with the staff, and offers both a yardstick and a comforting safety net for providing a character- and values-based education.

Brescia House School – guiding the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s leaders.

Brescia Bears

Brescia Bears, our newest addition, is an intentionally designed “home away from home” learning environment, for 3-5 year olds, including classrooms, art and activity ateliers, and outdoor areas for exploration and gardening. Our inviting and open indoor and outdoor areas encourage relationships between the adults and children involved in learning and enquiry.

For information: admissions@brescia.co.za

Tel: 011 706 7404

Physical address: 14 Sloane Street, Bryanston, 2021

Email: admissions@brescia.co.za

Website: www.brescia.co.za