Culture
Confidence, Creativity and Teamwork
Cultural life at Edgemead builds leadership, self-confidence and social awareness on stage, in the choir and beyond.
Why It Matters
Room for Everyone, From the Ambitious to the Social
Getting involved in culture teaches pupils to work together and develops leadership, self-confidence and social awareness. We provide places where pupils can take part at every level, from the ambitious and talented to those who simply want to enjoy an activity socially.
Activities
Clubs, Societies and Performing Arts
Led by Mrs Groenewald (Clubs & Societies) and Miss Bekker (Performing Arts).
Drama, musical theatre and stage productions such as Beauty and the Beast.
Choir, bands and ensembles, with pupils reaching provincial and international selection.
Debating, Interact, eSports and a wide range of interest groups.
Visual art and creative subjects across all grades.
Recent Highlights
From the Culture Department
Beauty and the Beast
EHS pupils staged Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to full houses.
Choir goes international
Brooklyn Cronje was selected for the Tygerberg Children’s Choir UK tour.
Unity band wins KFM
The Unity band won the KFM competition and performed at K-Day.
92% in Musical Theatre
Charné Jupp’s group scored 92% in the Trinity Grade 6 exam.
Philharmonic auditions
Zena Marks and Conner Vermeulen auditioned for the Cape Philharmonic Youth ensembles.
LAMTA visit
Grade 12 drama and music pupils visited the LAMTA academy in Camps Bay.
Recognition
Cultural Awards
| Level | What it recognises |
|---|---|
| Achievement Certificate | Participation and commitment through the year |
| Cultural Pin | Sustained involvement across cultural activities |
| Scroll Award (Merit / Colours / Honours) | Excellence, with attendance and tenure requirements |
Contacts
Who to Speak To
Clubs & Societies
Mrs Groenewald
rgroenewald@edgemeadhigh.org.za
Performing Arts
Miss Bekker
bbekker@edgemeadhigh.org.za
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