Cultural

In the High School learners in Grade 7 get involved with all aspects of Arts & Culture including Visual Art, Dance, Music and Drama.  In Grade 8 and 9 they choose one of the four disciplines for the whole year in preparation for their subject choice in Grade 10. This gives them a more comprehensive experience and enables them to make an informed choice.

In Grade 10 they may then choose to continue in the fields of Visual Art, Music, Dance, Drama and Design.  The visual arts represent a broad field of creative practice that involves the hand, the eye, the intellect and the imagination. Through conceptualising and crafting two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects and environments, they reflect the aesthetic, conceptual and expressive concerns of individuals or groups.

At Elkanah House all children are encouraged to play a musical instrument of their choice in which to develop both individual and group skills.  Individual lessons are offered in keyboard (for the very young beginner), piano, recorder, violin, cello, woodwinds, drum kit, acoustic and electric guitar.

Once certain levels of sight-reading and technical ability have been reached in a specific instrument, the Recorder Consort and/or Orchestra can be joined to provide additional stimulation and opportunities in making music with others.  Individual voice training lessons are offered to singers and each campus has its own choir to provide another outlet for creative expression. Our Jazz Band and Marimba Bands are often seen playing at functions, weddings and social occassions.

Clubs and Societies at the High School:

• Body Conditioning
• Bling (Jewellery design and fabrication)
• Animation
• Warhammer
• Horse Riding Fitness Programme
• Forum Discussion
• Reporters' Club
• Robotics