As part of a long-term precinct development strategy for Pridwin Preparatory School, KWA has partnered with the institution to shape a future-fit learning environment that supports innovation, community integration, and future expansion.
This multi-phased initiative includes the development of cutting-edge STEAM facilities, flexible learning environments, staff amenities, and sports infrastructure — all designed to support the school’s vision for holistic, 21st-century education. Pridwin stands out as one of the first preparatory schools in South Africa to introduce STEAM education at the junior level, underscoring its commitment to progressive, inquiry-led learning.
Creating a dynamic, future-ready educational precinct that supports both academic innovation and community engagement through phased, responsive development.
The cornerstone of this precinct development is the transformation of the old school hall into the Integr8 Lab — a dedicated STEAM Future Fit Centre that serves as both a functional and symbolic hub for innovation at Pridwin. This state-of-the-art facility includes a:
Designed around an inquiry-based learning model, the Integr8 Lab empowers Grade 7 and senior primary learners to explore real-world challenges through hands-on experimentation and interdisciplinary thinking. The environment supports a rich blend of functions, from academic instruction and collaborative work to assemblies, parent functions, and extra-mural activities, making it a versatile asset within the school's evolving campus.
Looking Ahead – Future Precinct Projects
Building on the success of the Integr8 Lab, KWA is currently leading additional development within the precinct, including the Indoor Cricket Centre and Pavilion — a repurposed space that provides:
Looking further ahead, the school is preparing for the Grade 0 Block Extension. This future phase will introduce new classrooms and prioritise the safeguarding and development of the Junior Primary cohort, ensuring that early childhood education is delivered in a secure, enriching environment.
Together, these initiatives mark a significant transformation in the way preparatory education is delivered, placing Pridwin at the forefront of educational innovation in South Africa.
"Working together, students investigate open-ended questions. They rely on each other to use evidence based reasoning and creative problem-solving. In order to prepare students for a future of lifelong learning, the teaching approach has exchanged an emphasis on teaching content to teaching process. Students conceptualise, hypothesise, explore, experiment, reassess, refine and present conclusions. In the process, students are exposed to a range of competencies and 21st century skills and are pushed beyond general curiosity, into the realms of critical thinking and understanding."
