The Grade 5s have the opportunity every year to participate in the Learn2Lead programme. The purpose of the programme is to: Requirements: Over the course of a year, the pupils are required to meet certain criteria in 4 categories. SERVICE: 20 hours of Community Service Atiya: I played piano for the elderly at Pinelands Grove…
On Friday, we announced our new House Captains and launched our new House banners! Peak: Liam Ingram & Dana Moores Riverside: Samuel Du Plessis & Naledi Siswana Lonsdale: Lehana Achilles & Naazim Ebrahim
Cannons Creek Independent High School announced its 2026 Prefects at its Prefect Induction Service on 23 September 2025. In a special rite of passage and a truly symbolic act – the current office-bearers’ candle flames were extinguished, and the incoming Prefects’ candle flames were lit. Click here to read more about Leadership at Cannons. Mr Currie’s speech to the outgoing…
The annual Cannons Creek Grade 11 Leadership Camp took place this past weekend (25 – 27 July) at Wortelgat, close to Hermanus. Despite the winter cold Wortelgat remains a favourite spot for the school’s Leadership camps with its tranquil setting next to the Hermanus lagoon and rustic limestone buildings. The accompanying staff members ran leadership sessions covering a range of topics – these included: ‘This…
Written by High School Principal Mr Angus Morton As orignially published in the Muse Magazine Leadership is a vital life skill that empowers individuals to shape their own paths, inspire others, and contribute meaningfully to society. It goes far beyond formal titles or positions of authority—true leadership is about taking initiative, making thoughtful decisions, embracing…
Cannons Creek Independent School held a two-day Leadership Workshop last week for its Grade 6s. The workshop was designed to equip them with leadership skills, focusing on teamwork, and effective communication. The workshop aimed to prepare them for their upcoming responsibilities as monitors and leaders of their Cool2Care groups, by fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership…
Congratulations to our newly elected Prefects for 2025! This morning we held our Prefect Induction service – a new tradition in itself, in being separated from Valedictory, where our current Prefects were thanked for their service. In a special rite of passage and a truly symbolic act – the current office-bearers’ candle flames were extinguished,…
The annual Cannons Creek Grade 11 Leadership camp took place 19 – 21 July at Wortelgat outside the beautiful town of Stanford, close to Hermanus. Although the weekend started off with cold heavy rains and wet roads, it did clear eventually. Wortelgat remains a favourite spot for their Leadership Camp. The accompanying staff members ran five different sessions covering topics like…
We are halfway through 2024 – time to catch up with our Grade 5s, and their progress with the Learn2Lead (L2L) Programme. They have been doing beach cleanups, baking cookies for old age homes, growing vegetable gardens, learning musical instruments, organizing blanket drives, amongst various other activities. There are four components which comprise this leadership…
We recently announced our Sports Captains for Term 1 – congratulations to all. Indoor Hockey: Talya Davids (C) & Diya Jaga (VC) Cricket: U19 – Shahaan Ho-Kim (C) & Scott Wilkins (VC) U15 – Luke Wong Ho (C) & Aidan Ramlal (VC) Softball: Seniors – Jenna Pillay (C) & Plamedi Mpiana (VC) U15 – Imaan…
