{"id":33,"date":"2025-11-18T14:17:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2026-01-12T06:52:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:52:01","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"33\" class=\"elementor elementor-33\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b29c4c30 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b29c4c30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3cec47 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3cec47\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bd53f52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bd53f52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Us<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-745c3616 elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"745c3616\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nurturing neurodiverse and neurotypical learners with personalised education, warmth and connection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6532e878 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6532e878\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b31525a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b31525a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46504013 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46504013\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rooted in love. \nBuilt on understanding.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cb887c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cb887c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1113\">Tin Roof House began more than a decade ago, when founder <strong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"859\">Tina-Lynn<\/strong> wanted to create a gentle, flexible learning environment for her own children. What started as a small homeschool group around the kitchen table has now become a thriving centre in <strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1056\">Elarduspark<\/strong>, supporting children from Grade R through to A-Levels.<\/p><p data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1345\">Our centre has always been guided by the belief that <strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1202\">every child learns differently<\/strong> \u2014 and that every child deserves an education that honours their strengths, supports their challenges and grows with them at their own pace.<\/p><p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1481\">We remain intentionally small, warm and community-driven, ensuring every student is seen, understood and supported every single day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-683bf265 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"683bf265\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3de0604e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3de0604e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-9.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-97\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-9.png 500w, https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-9-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-9-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-320b3c83 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"320b3c83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cb90785 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7cb90785\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a9e67d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a9e67d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Heart Behind Tin Roof House<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d0b9d40 e-grid e-con-full wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d0b9d40\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7793e6ad elementor-widget__width-initial wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"7793e6ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-media\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-11.55.19_d542d0e4.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher Tina\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Teacher Tina<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Principal<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">I homeschooled my children through primary and high school, and started Tin Roof in 2016 after my eldest finished her A-levels.\nI am the Principal of Tin Roof House, and head of the Middle and High School phases. \nI love teaching, and the best part of my job helping students find their 'Eureka' moment with\u00a0Mathematics.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ba780fd elementor-widget__width-inherit wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"7ba780fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-media\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-11.55.17_b96e0130.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher Connie\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Teacher Connie<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Foundation Phase<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">Teacher Connie has been with Tin Roof since the very beginning.  She works with our Foundation Phase children, assisting with reading, penmanship and Ndebele conversation skills. Teacher Connie loves working with the Tin Roof children, and her gentle nature and kind heart make her the children's favourite\u00a0teacher.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20c380fe wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"20c380fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-media\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-11.55.20_4660f662.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher Andrea\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Teacher Andrea<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Head of The Cottage<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">Teacher Andrea matriculated from \nTin Roof House in 2016, and \nreturned in 2019 as a teaching assistant.  She has since gone on to complete her B.Ed Foundation Phase, \nand is the Head of our Primary class.  She is a passionate and dedicated teacher, sharing her love for language with all Tin\u00a0Roof\u00a0students.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-126bdaf3 wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"126bdaf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-media\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-11.55.18_4301436f.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher Pontso\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Teacher Pontso<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Full time assistant<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">Teacher Pontso joined Tin Roof in 2024, first as an intern, and then as a full time assistant.  She assists in the Senior Primary and High School, as well as teaching Social Science.  Her passion lies in teaching African History, and she pours heart and soul into her\u00a0work\u00a0every\u00a0day.\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69820855 wpr-team-member-divider-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-team-member\" data-id=\"69820855\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-team-member.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"wpr-team-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-media\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-11.55.21_b428789f.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher Sue\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-content\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-member-name\">Teacher Sue<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-job\">Early literacy and numeracy skills<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-member-description\">Teacher Sue works with our youngest children, teaching early literacy and numeracy skills. She brings years of experience and a deep love for children to her classroom. We learn something new from Aunty\u00a0Sue\u00a0every\u00a0day.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14aa5be6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14aa5be6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-703f5c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"703f5c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52dcf674 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52dcf674\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our purpose &amp; promise: Supporting every child\u2019s unique path<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26b64d03 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26b64d03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447d2cb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"447d2cb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Tin Roof House, our purpose is simple: to create a calm, child-centred learning environment where every learner feels understood, supported and celebrated.<br data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"531\" \/>We believe that emotional safety, gentle guidance and small-group teaching empower children to learn with confidence and curiosity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67bbdb6c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"67bbdb6c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40182297 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40182297\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7301a617 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7301a617\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a7d7427 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a7d7427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We aim to:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3464d0c5 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"3464d0c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Create a secure and caring \u201chome-style\u201d learning space<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Support neurodiverse and neurotypical learners with respect and understanding<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Build confidence through patience, connection and meaningful progress<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Encourage creativity, independence and a love for learning<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Partner closely with families to support each child\u2019s journey<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64abea8d e-grid e-con-full wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64abea8d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4466c874 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4466c874\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-639f8e7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"639f8e7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mission<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-338389b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"338389b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To provide a nurturing, small-group learning environment where every child is seen, valued and supported at their own pace.\nWe aim to empower learners through personalised teaching, emotional connection and gentle guidance that honours their unique strengths.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4dfdc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7a4dfdc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1201\" src=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-23-at-14.39.22_291de36f.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-616\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-23-at-14.39.22_291de36f.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-23-at-14.39.22_291de36f-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-23-at-14.39.22_291de36f-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-23-at-14.39.22_291de36f-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-23-at-14.39.22_291de36f-1536x1153.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-779c9119 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"779c9119\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eefac22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3eefac22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vision<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-967c19c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"967c19c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To be a safe, inclusive space where children, especially those who learn differently, can grow into confident, capable individuals.\nWe envision a school where learning feels joyful, achievable and deeply personal, giving every child the chance to thrive in their own time.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-244a7264 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"244a7264\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1204\" src=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-19.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-632\" alt=\"Children enjoying playtime outdoors together\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-19.png 1600w, https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-19-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-19-1024x771.png 1024w, https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-19-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/tinroofhouse.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-19-1536x1156.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a53ab8 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a53ab8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57fa31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a57fa31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What a day at Tin Roof House looks like<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e406362 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e406362\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40bfbbc e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40bfbbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9bcbd6 eael-infobox-content-align--left eael-infobox-icon-bg-shape-none eael-infobox-icon-hover-bg-shape-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-info-box\" data-id=\"f9bcbd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-info-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-infobox icon-on-top\">\n\t            <div class=\"infobox-icon eael-icon-only\">\n\n            \n                            <div class=\"infobox-icon-wrap\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"infobox-content eael-icon-only\">\n                    <div class=\"infobox-title-section\">\n                <h4 class=\"sub_title\">for younger students aged 5\u20139<\/h4><h2 class=\"title\">The Cottage<\/h2>            <\/div>\n            <div><p data-start=\"4518\" data-end=\"4564\"><strong data-start=\"4518\" data-end=\"4562\">A gentle, nurturing, play-filled rhythm:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"5203\"><li data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4695\"><p data-start=\"4568\" data-end=\"4695\">The day begins with warmth and routine. Younger students receive a <strong data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4655\">bowl of porridge<\/strong> to start their day with a full tummy.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4696\" data-end=\"4808\"><p data-start=\"4698\" data-end=\"4808\">Grade 2\u20133 students enjoy a <strong data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4750\">\u201cbrain snack\u201d at 8:30,<\/strong>\u00a0a boost after their first lesson with Teacher Andrea.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4809\" data-end=\"4933\"><p data-start=\"4811\" data-end=\"4933\">Mornings revolve around <strong data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4857\">one-on-one lessons<\/strong> with Teacher Sue and Teacher Andrea and small group sessions tailored to each child\u2019s level.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"5081\"><p data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"5081\">Between lessons, children enjoy regular play breaks in the <strong data-start=\"4995\" data-end=\"5017\">garden and sandpit<\/strong>, giving their bodies and minds time to regulate and recharge.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5082\" data-end=\"5203\"><p data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5203\">The day ends with a <strong data-start=\"5104\" data-end=\"5136\">fun, high-energy dance class<\/strong>, adored by the children and attended by Tina-Lynn on happy occasions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5220\"><strong data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5218\">Homework:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"5221\" data-end=\"5455\"><li data-start=\"5221\" data-end=\"5403\"><p data-start=\"5223\" data-end=\"5403\">Grade 2\u20133 students receive <strong data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5276\">15 minutes of homework,<\/strong>\u00a0usually a single extra page of what they covered in class. It is designed for independent work without parent supervision.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5404\" data-end=\"5455\"><p data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5455\">Families are encouraged to read together daily.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5457\" data-end=\"5474\"><strong data-start=\"5457\" data-end=\"5472\">End of Day:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"5475\" data-end=\"5594\"><li data-start=\"5475\" data-end=\"5594\"><p data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5594\">School ends at <strong data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5519\">1:00pm for all students<\/strong>, and as we do not offer aftercare, students are collected by <strong data-start=\"5581\" data-end=\"5591\">1:10pm<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1412d19 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1412d19\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31d71b7 eael-infobox-content-align--left eael-infobox-icon-bg-shape-none eael-infobox-icon-hover-bg-shape-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-info-box\" data-id=\"31d71b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-info-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-infobox icon-on-top\">\n\t            <div class=\"infobox-icon eael-icon-only\">\n\n            \n                            <div class=\"infobox-icon-wrap\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"infobox-content eael-icon-only\">\n                    <div class=\"infobox-title-section\">\n                <h4 class=\"sub_title\">for older primary, middle school, and senior students<\/h4><h2 class=\"title\">The House<\/h2>            <\/div>\n            <div><p data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3193\"><strong data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3191\">A calm, structured learning rhythm:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3830\"><li data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3326\"><p data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3326\"><strong data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3207\">7:30am;<\/strong>\u00a0The day begins with outdoor socialising, movement, and connection. Students then start lessons with <strong data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3323\">Afrikaans<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3466\"><p data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3466\"><strong data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3361\">Maths Lessons (Small Groups);<\/strong>\u00a0Tina teaches maths to groups of 3 students at a time while also giving one-on-one support as needed.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3534\"><p data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3534\"><strong data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3489\">Morning Subjects;<\/strong> English and focused learning, as well as weekly Science with Teacher Nathan.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3683\"><p data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3683\"><strong data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3560\">10:00\u201311:00am Break;<\/strong> Loud basketball games, UNO, reading, outdoor chats. No cell phones are allowed, ensuring children stay engaged and social.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3796\"><p data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3796\"><strong data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3720\">Late Morning &amp; Early Afternoon;<\/strong>\u00a0Subject teachers work with students in small groups or online sessions.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3830\"><p data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3830\"><strong data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3809\">1:00pm;<\/strong>\u00a0School day ends.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3861\"><strong data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3859\">Additional House Notes:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"4230\"><li data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3952\"><p data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3952\">Tina\u2019s two full-time teaching assistants teach <strong data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3912\">History<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3928\">Science<\/strong> to the primary group.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"4058\"><p data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4058\"><strong data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"3972\">Thursday 11\u20131<\/strong>: Art class with Nevada, giving Tina time for one-on-one with older students who need extra support.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4129\"><p data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4129\">Daily work is assigned, and unfinished classwork becomes homework.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4230\"><p data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4230\"><strong data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4143\">Fridays<\/strong> are home-study days for consolidation, catch-up and preparation for the week ahead.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4232\" data-end=\"4259\"><strong data-start=\"4232\" data-end=\"4257\">After-School Support:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"4260\" data-end=\"4474\"><li data-start=\"4260\" data-end=\"4324\"><p data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4324\">Tina tutors Grade 10\u201312 students in maths in the afternoons.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4395\"><p data-start=\"4327\" data-end=\"4395\">She is available on WhatsApp every afternoon for homework support.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4474\"><p data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4474\">Teacher Nathan runs a Science WhatsApp group for questions and extra help.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Us Nurturing neurodiverse and neurotypical learners with personalised education, warmth and connection. Rooted in love. Built on understanding. Tin Roof House began more than a decade ago, when founder Tina-Lynn wanted to create a gentle, flexible learning environment for her own children. What started as a small homeschool group around the kitchen table has now become a thriving centre in Elarduspark, supporting children from Grade R through to A-Levels. Our centre has always been guided by the belief that every child learns differently \u2014 and that every child deserves an education that honours their strengths, supports their challenges and grows with them at their own pace. We remain intentionally small, warm and community-driven, ensuring every student is seen, understood and supported every single day. The Heart Behind Tin Roof House Teacher Tina Principal I homeschooled my children through primary and high school, and started Tin Roof in 2016 after my eldest finished her A-levels. I am the Principal of Tin Roof House, and head of the Middle and High School phases. I love teaching, and the best part of my job helping students find their &#8216;Eureka&#8217; moment with\u00a0Mathematics. Teacher Connie Foundation Phase Teacher Connie has been with Tin Roof since the very beginning. She works with our Foundation Phase children, assisting with reading, penmanship and Ndebele conversation skills. Teacher Connie loves working with the Tin Roof children, and her gentle nature and kind heart make her the children&#8217;s favourite\u00a0teacher. Teacher Andrea Head of The Cottage Teacher Andrea matriculated from Tin Roof House in 2016, and returned in 2019 as a teaching assistant. She has since gone on to complete her B.Ed Foundation Phase, and is the Head of our Primary class. She is a passionate and dedicated teacher, sharing her love for language with all Tin\u00a0Roof\u00a0students. Teacher Pontso Full time assistant Teacher Pontso joined Tin Roof in 2024, first as an intern, and then as a full time assistant. She assists in the Senior Primary and High School, as well as teaching Social Science. Her passion lies in teaching African History, and she pours heart and soul into her\u00a0work\u00a0every\u00a0day. Teacher Sue Early literacy and numeracy skills Teacher Sue works with our youngest children, teaching early literacy and numeracy skills. She brings years of experience and a deep love for children to her classroom. We learn something new from Aunty\u00a0Sue\u00a0every\u00a0day. Our purpose &amp; promise: Supporting every child\u2019s unique path At Tin Roof House, our purpose is simple: to create a calm, child-centred learning environment where every learner feels understood, supported and celebrated.We believe that emotional safety, gentle guidance and small-group teaching empower children to learn with confidence and curiosity. We aim to: Create a secure and caring \u201chome-style\u201d learning space Support neurodiverse and neurotypical learners with respect and understanding Build confidence through patience, connection and meaningful progress Encourage creativity, independence and a love for learning Partner closely with families to support each child\u2019s journey Mission To provide a nurturing, small-group learning environment where every child is seen, valued and supported at their own pace. We aim to empower learners through personalised teaching, emotional connection and gentle guidance that honours their unique strengths. Vision To be a safe, inclusive space where children, especially those who learn differently, can grow into confident, capable individuals. We envision a school where learning feels joyful, achievable and deeply personal, giving every child the chance to thrive in their own time. What a day at Tin Roof House looks like for younger students aged 5\u20139 The Cottage A gentle, nurturing, play-filled rhythm: The day begins with warmth and routine. Younger students receive a bowl of porridge to start their day with a full tummy. Grade 2\u20133 students enjoy a \u201cbrain snack\u201d at 8:30,\u00a0a boost after their first lesson with Teacher Andrea. Mornings revolve around one-on-one lessons with Teacher Sue and Teacher Andrea and small group sessions tailored to each child\u2019s level. Between lessons, children enjoy regular play breaks in the garden and sandpit, giving their bodies and minds time to regulate and recharge. The day ends with a fun, high-energy dance class, adored by the children and attended by Tina-Lynn on happy occasions. Homework: Grade 2\u20133 students receive 15 minutes of homework,\u00a0usually a single extra page of what they covered in class. It is designed for independent work without parent supervision. Families are encouraged to read together daily. End of Day: School ends at 1:00pm for all students, and as we do not offer aftercare, students are collected by 1:10pm. for older primary, middle school, and senior students The House A calm, structured learning rhythm: 7:30am;\u00a0The day begins with outdoor socialising, movement, and connection. Students then start lessons with Afrikaans. Maths Lessons (Small Groups);\u00a0Tina teaches maths to groups of 3 students at a time while also giving one-on-one support as needed. Morning Subjects; English and focused learning, as well as weekly Science with Teacher Nathan. 10:00\u201311:00am Break; Loud basketball games, UNO, reading, outdoor chats. No cell phones are allowed, ensuring children stay engaged and social. Late Morning &amp; Early Afternoon;\u00a0Subject teachers work with students in small groups or online sessions. 1:00pm;\u00a0School day ends. Additional House Notes: Tina\u2019s two full-time teaching assistants teach History and Science to the primary group. Thursday 11\u20131: Art class with Nevada, giving Tina time for one-on-one with older students who need extra support. Daily work is assigned, and unfinished classwork becomes homework. Fridays are home-study days for consolidation, catch-up and preparation for the week ahead. After-School Support: Tina tutors Grade 10\u201312 students in maths in the afternoons. She is available on WhatsApp every afternoon for homework support. 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