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...
Sculpture Casting Services
Some of our senior Art students have displayed a keen interest in sculpture, jewellery design and the casting process of late. This initiated another visit to Sculpture Casting Services in Strand on Monday this week. Sculpture Casting Services is the largest foundry in Africa, with branches in...
A brief glimpse into the life of local, famous multi-disciplinary artist, Lionel Smit
Our Year 9 to 12 Art & Design students and Year 12 English Literature students were terribly excited anticipating our imminent trip to Lionel Smit's Studio. We were met with a flurry of activity as Lionel and staff were busy preparing and packing his latest works for an upcoming exhibition...
The Counselling Corner
Welcome to the Counselling Corner: A space where we will discuss all things mental health. HOW TO LOVE YOUR CHILD - 5 Love Languages The Five Love Languages is a concept developed by Dr Gary Chapman. According to Chapman, there are five primary ways that people express and feel...
A day in the High School
Our Year 7s spent the day in our High School today getting a feel for what awaits them in 2023! They had a number of different lessons throughout the day and thoroughly enjoyed joining the Art & Design class to create a Pendulum Painting using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math,...
The Counselling Corner
Welcome to the Counselling Corner: A space where we will discuss all things mental health. -Walking in the shoes of another- October was Mental Health Awareness Month and we focused on EMPATHY. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another (whether you have experienced...
Mother’s Day Chocolates
For Mother's Day, a couple of weeks ago, our Year 8s worked together as a team and made more than 800 chocolates to be delivered to the school for Mother’s Day. They had so much fun! This activity reminded me of the importance of giving children the opportunity to get involved in...
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