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Welcome to Rhodes University, founded in 1904, the University has a well-established reputation for academic excellence. With just over 8200 students, Rhodes is a small University, which enjoys the distinction of having among the best undergraduate pass and graduation rates in South Africa, outstanding postgraduate success rates, and the best research output per academic staff member. This is a testimony to the quality of students that Rhodes attracts and educational provision and the commitment of Rhodes staff to student development and success. Of our more than 8000 students, 30% are postgraduates, and over 18% are international students from 54 countries around the world, making Rhodes a dynamic and cosmopolitan knowledge institution. Students can undertake an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Humanities, Science, Commerce, Pharmacy, Law, and Education. With the most favorable academic staff to student ratio among South African universities, Rhodes students are guaranteed easy access to academics and close supervision. The University takes pride in its motto, Where Leaders Learn and producing graduates who are knowledgeable intellectuals, skilled professionals, and critical, caring, and compassionate citizens who can contribute to economic and social development and an equitable, just, and democratic society. Almost 50% of Rhodes students and most undergraduates live in the University residences, while there are also exceptional residences for postgraduates. Through a well-established structure of wardens, sub-wardens, and residence committees, the residences play an essential role in overall student development, including developing leadership skills. Numerous clubs and societies provide extensive opportunities for students to participate in various intellectual, social, cultural, and sports activities and further develop valuable skills. Rhodes University looks to the future with confidence, secure that as indawo yolwazi (a place of knowledge). The pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement produces outstanding graduates that are sought after and make a vital contribution to human and social development. Our graduates perform well in an increasingly competitive job market and are highly regarded by employers worldwide. During your time here, we will help you prepare for your chosen career. Our graduates' employability continues to increase, and rates up there with the very best the world has to offer. Our degree offering prepares students for the job market by ensuring they develop the skills employers want, whether through work experience, volunteering, or social activities. Orientation Week is designed not only to provide you with information on courses on offer at Rhodes University but also to expose you to the vast array of services and opportunities provided by the University to enhance your chances of success. The overarching goal of our Directorate of Student Affairs is to "create a living and learning student support system and an environment which is inclusive and is conducive to a healthy lifestyle, personal growth, development and academic success for our students." Our academic and support staff are here to support you. They are here to help you realize your dreams, goals, and aspirations. They are here to make your university experience a positive, rewarding, and fulfilling one. As a small University with dedicated and committed staff, we can offer that personal touch that may make a difference in your life. We encourage you to use all the professional assistance and support that is available. On behalf of our students and staff, welcome to Rhodes University. You can rest assured that you have made the right choice for your studies. You have selected a quality institution and have taken an essential step towards achieving your aspirations. Rhodes University's vision is to be an outstanding internationally-respected academic institution that proudly affirms its African identity and is committed to democratic ideals, academic freedom, rigorous scholarship, sound moral values, and social responsibility. In pursuit of its vision, the University will strive to produce outstanding internationally-accredited graduates who are innovative, analytical, articulate, balanced and adaptable, with a life-long love of learning and to strive, through teaching, research, and community service, to contribute to the advancement of international scholarship and the development of the Eastern Cape and Southern Africa. Accordingly, the University undertakes: To develop shared values that embrace fundamental human and civil rights To acknowledge and be sensitive to the problems created by the legacy of apartheid, to reject all forms of unfair discrimination and to ensure that appropriate corrective measures are employed to redress past imbalances To create a research-based teaching and learning environment that will encourage students to reach their full potential, that is supportive of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and that will produce critical, capable and skilled graduates who can adapt to changing environments To promote excellence and innovation in teaching and learning by providing staff and students with access to relevant academic development programmes To provide an attractive, safe and well-equipped environment that is conducive to good scholarship and collegiality To provide a safe and nurturing student support system as well as a diverse array of residential, sporting, cultural and leadership opportunities that will foster the all-round development of our students, the University and the region as a whole To attract and retain staff of the highest calibre and to provide development programmes for staff at all levels To promote excellence in research and other creative endeavours To play an active role in promoting inter-disciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration within the Eastern Cape Province where appropriate, to assist in the development of the Eastern Cape Province by making available the University's expertise, resources and facilities To play a leading role in establishing a culture of environmental concern by actively pursuing a policy of environmental best practice To strive for excellence and to promote quality assurance in all its activities. 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Rhodes is an international, four-year, private, coeducational, residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, service to others, and honor among ourselves. We enjoy one of the country’s most beautiful campuses in the heart of Memphis, an economic, political, and cultural center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges located in a central metropolitan area. The Rhodes experience combines the best of the classroom and the real world—through internships, service, research, and other opportunities in Memphis and far beyond. Students learn, play, and serve others with a determination to grow personally and to improve the quality of life within their communities. Rhodes College aspires to graduate students with a life-long passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. The classroom experience at Rhodes is up-close-and-personal and rigorous. We value the kind of engaging dialogue that arises when students and professors work together to investigate questions and problems they care about. In this environment, students are expected to formulate and articulate big ideas and contribute in significant ways to the critical discussions and debates in our classrooms and laboratories. We believe in the power of the personal relationship between professor and student. The professors at Rhodes are scholars by example, and they believe the academic experience should be an intellectual journey for everyone involved. Our faculty work closely with students — in and out of the classroom — to challenge them to find their passion for knowledge, express themselves creatively, and discover the person they want to become. A stray thought can spark a new insight into our dynamic learning environment and have a transformative impact on the entire class. Both students and professors are always at a crossroads in our small-class setting, collaboratively deciding where to go and where to stop, how to navigate and how to detour, and how to close the distance between a topic and the people discussing it. Rhodes is a national, highly selective college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, service to others, and honor among ourselves. We enjoy one of the country′s most beautiful campuses in the heart of Memphis, an economic, political, and cultural center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges in a central metropolitan area. Thanks to scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study, there are many ways to afford a Rhodes education. The Office of Financial Aid will work closely with you to explore all available funding resources. Our goal is to remove cost as the primary determinant for applying to Rhodes. Rhodes' financial aid and scholarship programs make it possible for qualified students from all walks of life to attend. Rhodes’ rigorous approach to liberal arts and sciences inspires students to discover and cultivate lifelong passions, and to make a difference in the classroom, on campus, in the city of Memphis, and throughout the world. Simply put, our mission is to prepare students to become essential in life and career, wherever those journeys take them. The classroom experience at Rhodes is intimate and challenging. We value the type of engaging dialogue that arises when students and professors work together to investigate questions and problems they care about. In this environment, students are expected to formulate and articulate big ideas and contribute in significant ways to the critical discussions and debates in our classrooms and laboratories. Rhodes provides endless opportunities for students to contribute, create, and lead. Whether serving on the Honor Council, working as a Rhodes Student Associate, organizing a community service initiative, participating in athletics or the fine arts, or bringing new ideas and energy to a student club or organization, our students define and enhance the residential experience here. A diverse learning community is a necessary element of a residential liberal arts education. We, the Rhodes College community members, are committed to creating a community where diversity is valued and welcomed. To that end, Rhodes College does not discriminate based on race, gender identity or expression, color, age, religion, disability, and national or ethnic origin and will not tolerate harassment or discrimination on those bases. We are committed to providing an open learning environment. Freedom of thought, a healthy exchange of ideas, and an appreciation of diverse perspectives are fundamental characteristics of a community of scholars. To promote such an academic and social environment, we expect integrity and honesty in our relationships and openness to learning about and experiencing cultural diversity. We believe that these qualities are crucial to fostering social and intellectual maturity. Intellectual maturity also requires individuals to struggle with unfamiliar ideas. We recognize that our views and convictions will be challenged, and we expect this challenge to take place in a climate of tolerance and mutual respect. View full university

Rhodes Avenue Primary is a very special school where our children are at the heart of all we do. We are a center of high aspirations, which celebrates all levels and genres of achievement. We are a school that promotes optimism and develops self-belief, ambition, and challenge across the curriculum, within an inclusive environment. Our school aims are to promote a love of knowledge and understanding in all our children and the confidence to take risks with their learning. We celebrate individuality and diversity through a broad and rich curriculum, in conjunction with teaching social and moral values concerned with the good of society, the environment, and the global community. This helps to develop empathy, mutual respect, tolerance, social justice, and the importance of loving relationships and family diversity. The school’s ethos and values support parents and families in raising children who will grow to become responsible adults, ready to meet the demands of a fast-moving world, whilst treasuring the awe, wonder, and magic of childhood. We support our pupils to grow – but not too fast. As a school, we embrace our pivotal role in the community that we serve and acknowledge the importance of contributing to the wider society beyond the school gates. Both individually and collectively, the school understands its role and consequent responsibilities as citizens, within Rhodes Avenue Primary School and also within our local environment and wider communities – both physical and virtual. The school aims to ensure that its pupils develop as global citizens so that they can seize and shape the world that awaits them. Rhodes Avenue Primary School strives to provide the best in primary education. Working in partnership with pupils, continue to pursue excellence in all aspects of school life. Our aim is for all children to enjoy learning, and to achieve success in a healthy, happy, and inclusive environment. Rhodes Avenue School benefits from spacious grounds and outdoor spaces. The children are accommodated in a range of buildings: the Foundation Stage building for the full-time nursery and reception children, the Key Stage 1 building for Years 1 and 2, and the Key Stage 2 building for Years 3 to 6. We also have two additional buildings that provide the following facilities – a media/computing suite, an art room, a dedicated music space. At Rhodes Avenue, we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils, including the ablest, those with special educational needs, and for children for whom English is an additional language. Our curriculum covers the requirements of the latest National Curriculum (2015) through exciting topics which offer all pupils an engaging and stimulating learning experience. Each half-term topic has a History, Geography, or RE focus. Music, Art, Design Technology, and Drama are linked to the topic as are Computing, English, and French where applicable. Mathematics, Science, and Physical Education are taught discreetly unless there are obvious connections to the overall class topic. Safeguarding is a preventative agenda that helps children to achieve their full potential, regardless of negative factors such as poverty or social exclusion, by providing services and support to overcome barriers to achievement. Rhodes Avenue recognizes that pupils may face many barriers to learning that may affect their prospects in later life. The school will safeguard and promote pupils’ welfare by focusing on preventative actions and services so that all pupils can fulfill their potential. Rhodes Avenue will promote pupils’ health by educating them on healthy diets and lifestyles, using the healthy school's program and through school policy, for example, E-safety, Behaviour for Learning, Sex and Relationships Education, Drugs Education and Anti-bullying. Rhodes Avenue will work closely with health professionals to monitor pupils’ health and ensure that pupils with health needs receive the extra support they need to fully participate in education. Rhodes Avenue serves part of Wood Green, close to Alexandra Palace and Muswell Hill. The school has a very stable community (94.2% stability),* pupil mobility is low. The school’s proportion of ethnic minority pupils (45%)* is higher than the national average and also pupils whose first language is believed not to be English (26%)* is greater than the national figure (21%)*. The percentage of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals (FSM) is 3%. much lower than the national picture (24%)*. Following a successful expansion, the school is now three forms of entry with 693 pupils on the school roll. View full school