This month the Grade 4 and Grade 6 pupils have had great fun collaborating on their Mars Rover projects. This ambitious project requires the different age groups to work together to create a vehicle that is able to roll off a ramp and travel as far as possible. While the expertise needed to complete the […]
In keeping with tradition, the Grade 12s shared a final tea with their teachers today in the St George’s gardens, and Amy Nuttall imparted Dr Seuss wisdom in their last storybook reading “Oh, the places you will go!” Well done 2018 Matrics, we are proud of you! We look forward to hearing about the many […]
Our water polo players did us proud earlier this month at the Glenwood House Water Polo Festival. The boys and girls took the game to the opposition and showed true Oakhill grit and determination! Our U13 teams both competed in the Eden League finals, with the girls placing second overall and the boys winning the […]
Huge congratulations to Aimee Canny, Grade 8, for being selected to represent South Africa for swimming in the Africa Union Sport Council U20 Games, which will take place in Botswana from 7-16 December 2018. Team South Africa comprises 220 athletes from nine sporting codes namely: athletics (incl. visually impaired), basketball, boxing, football, judo, netball, swimming, […]
This morning volunteers from local charity, Babies in Need, came to collect an array of teddy bears that were loving knitted by wonderful Little Oaks moms and extended family members and friends. The gorgeous teddy bears go to the Provincial Hospital for the babies in the children’s ward. They are sure to bring much joy!
The Grade 7 class of 2018 recently gathered with their parents and teachers for the annual farewell function at Simola. A beautiful, personal and affirming evening was enjoyed by all. Good luck to the Grade 7s as they embark on the next part of their journey to College! Photographs courtesy Bianca Habib
L ittle Oaks and future Grade Ones recently enjoyed a happy morning where they were introduced to their future learning environments and class teachers. An exciting time of new interactions and entertaining activities, with much to look forward to next year!
Last month our Grade 7s embarked on a much anticipated four days away from school for the annual Grade 7 Camp. The first stop en route to the camp at Pine Lake Marina was Swartvlei beach. The weather played along beautifully and the pupils enjoyed an adventurous walk to Gerike’s Point with its breathtaking […]
Last week our College pupils participated in the competitive annual Inter-House Water Polo. There was a wonderful spirit at the pool as Jubilee, Bendigo and Millwood battled it out for the trophy. Congratulations to Bendigo who took the final honours! Detailed results were as follows: Boys 3rd – Millwood 2nd – Bendigo 1st – Jubilee […]
Oakhill School’s ethos of “the joy of learning” is evident not only in its proven track record for a holistic and well-rounded education of learners, but also by school leavers as they continue with much enthusiasm and success in their chosen paths, whether in South Africa or overseas. Other than their excellent individual and collective […]
Oakhill Prep Intermediate Phase students performed extremely well in the recent SA Mathematics Challenge – an independent assessment where questions are aimed at conceptual knowledge, the application of knowledge in new situations, problem-solving, reasoning, communication, and general mathematical thinking. It is important for our students to become empowered, independent, creative and critical thinkers and the SA Mathematical […]
Foundation Phase Celebration
Last night our Grade 1 to 3 pupils attended their annual Celebration of the Joy of Learning. This year’s theme was Joy, with the proceedings encompassing the many varied feelings that the pupils may have experienced this year. These feelings were delightfully shared with the audience through poetry, song and dance. A wonderful and meaningful […]