Cultural Outing – Faustus in Africa
Our Senior Art & Design students, siblings and parents were excited to attend the show Faustus in Africa at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town recently. We were particularly keen on seeing Kentridge’s work, having viewed his earlier works, More Sweetly Play the Dance (2017), a...
Year 7 Poetry
Over the last two weeks our Year 7’s have been learning about poetry. They have learned about the various different types of poems, they have explored the poetry techniques that are used when writing a poem, and they have had the opportunity to write their own poems. The following...
Year 7 visit the University of Cape Town
Currently our Year 7 class are exploring Chemistry, learning about the properties of matter, the physical and chemical properties, as well as the results of chemical reactions. Recently the class were treated to an amazing interactive experience at the University of Cape Town - Chemistry...
All about Honour
Our final High School assembly for term 2 was a team effort with “Honour” being the topic of the day. Mrs Faria introduced the topic by stating that the concept of honour needs to be re-instilled in the minds of many and that there are different kinds of honour and different people in our...
Primary School Camp
This year marked an unforgettable adventure for our Year 4 - 7 students as they embarked on an exhilarating camp to Bonamanzi Adventures Camp. Set against the backdrop of boundless horizons, the camp promised an abundance of fun and learning opportunities, leaving an indelible mark on every...
Outing to the Zeitz MOCAA
Our senior Art & Design, Year 12 English students and Art enthusiast, Keenan (recently matriculated), accompanied by their respective teachers, Mrs Leibbrandt and Mrs Martin, recently visited the Zeitz MOCAA Museum and the Waterfront in Cape Town. Art students are required to conduct artist...
Helderberg International School 2023 Gratitude Journal
1 December 2023 As the end of yet another brim-full school year approaches, we would do well to look back and reflect on the year of 2023. There is much for which to be grateful. Personally, I am thankful to have the privilege and honour of working with an amazing team of people, every...
GMMDC National MathArt Competition
Congratulations go to Antony Chen in Yr 8 who received a Silver award - i.e. a certificate and token prize for his artwork in his grade for scholars based in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. The awards were presented by Dr Carine Steyn, GMMDC Head of Academics, Nelson Mandela University....
The Counselling Corner
Welcome to the Counselling Corner: A space where we will discuss all things mental health. MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS CAMPAIGN Since the start of Term 3, we have been taking a closer look at our mental health, with the aim of raising awareness of the importance that our psychological...
Dylan Lewis Studio and Sculpture Garden
On Tuesday, the 15 August, our Year 10-12 Art & Design students headed off early to Mulberry Farm in Stellenbosch where the Studio and Sculpture Garden of the artist, Dylan Lewis is situated. The area is a mix of tame and wild, with the artist having created a mystical garden that explores...
Senior Art & Design – Fumation / Smoke Painting
Some of our Year 11 and 12 students had great fun this week experimenting with smoke painting - a soot, candlelight and burning technique that captures interesting shapes and tones that almost seem to dance and flicker across the paper. We had initially seen the series of works of missing...
2023 Journey – Part 3
After our Year 10 Journey assembly, where our students shared their stories of the Journey with the rest of the high school, a deeper reflection was shared with the parents at our JourneyGet2Gether where everyone is invited to share a meal and watch a video compilation of all the photos. Enjoy...
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