On 31 August 2024, Samaritan’s Feet SA in partnership with Cannons Creek Independent School, Pinelands CID and CPF, will be hosting a Journey of HOPE Walk. Members of the community are invited to join for a leisurely 4km stroll, along the beautiful Elsieskraal Canal. This event aims to raise funds to provide essential items like…
In recognition of Mandela Day this year, Cannons Creek Independent School got involved with a variety of projects and beneficiaries, aimed at uplifting communities. “It is in your hands,to make a better world for all who live in it.” – Nelson Mandela. Mandela Day is celebrated globally on 18 July to honour Madiba’s life work, and to change the world for the better. …
Cannons Creek partnered with Samaritan’s Feet International for the official International handover of the 10 Millionth pair of shoes by Manny Ohonme, the Founder of Samaritan’s Feet International. Samaritan’s Feet South Africa is an NPO, that forms part of an international humanitarian organisation. “Our core focus is to serve impoverished children who don’t have shoes….
This year saw the introduction of a leadership programme in Grade 5, called LEARN2LEAD (L2L). The need arose for the Grade 5 pupils to experience leadership opportunities in preparation for their role in the Cool2Care groups. The programme is based on the President’s Award for youth empowerment. There are four components which comprise this programme…
Cannons Creek Independent School hosted its annual Carnival on Saturday 28 October. Families from the greater community joined for a fun-filled day where children were delighted at the various offerings – pony rides, petting zoo, a Magic Show (featuring Olwethu Dyantyi), a wide selection of rides, and so much more! This year an Arts and Crafts Zone was introduced for…
This year for Mandela Day, Cannons Creek Independent School got involved in a number of community initiatives thereby truly embracing the 2023 Mandela Day theme – “It’s in Your Hands”. In the Primary School, the activities were as follows – the Foundation Phase made sandwiches, which will be donated to Mothers That Care who will distribute accordingly; while the Grade 4s spent…
On Wednesday 24 May 2023, the Interact Society from Cannons Creek Independent High School held a bake sale to help raise money for Trinity Children’s Centre in Mitchells Plain. “We are very grateful to everyone who donated baked goods and also to all the pupils and teachers who supported the initiative. It was a great…
On Tuesday 6 June, the Grade 5s from Cannons Creek Independent School visited the residents of Pinelands Place. Musical pieces were performed, and Eisteddfod poems were recited to the elderly residents. After the performances, the Grade 5s were given the opportunity to chat to their Penpals (established in 2022) where they showed them some of…
An incredible well done to Cannons Creek Independent School Grade 11 pupil Hanaa Parker who has been elected as a member of the Junior City Council (JCC). The JCC is an initiative run by the City, which aims to expose secondary school students in Cape Town to the workings of the City Council. The programme…
On the last day of Term 1, Cannons Creek Independent High School hosted a canal clean-up event, organised by the environmental Prefect portfolio. The initiative encouraged pupils, staff, and house captains to come together to clear the canal of debris and rubbish. The event was a great success, with over eight bags of rubbish collected…
