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 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…
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…
Congratulations to the following High School pupils who have been elected as the new House Captains: Lonsdale: Shahaan Ho-Kim Reese Rumble Peak: Zawadi Zondi Nu’maan Omar Riverside: Samuel Fullstone Molly de Witt Click here to read about other Leadership opportunities at Cannons Creek.
Cannons Creek Independent School announced its 2024 Prefects at its Valedictory Assembly on 19 October 2023. High School Principal Mr Angus Morton reminded the Grade 11s that everyone is a leader – whether Prefect or not, others will still look up to them and follow their lead. The outgoing Prefects were thanked for their service…
The Grade 11 pupils of Cannons Creek, matric class of 2024, demonstrated their potential for leadership, creativity and unity during their annual leadership development camp. Held at the beautiful Wortelgat campsite, outside the charming town of Stanford near Hermanus, the weekend was chock-full of engaging activities, deep conversations and, of course, memorable meals. Our adventure…
Congratulations to the newly-elected Prefects at Cannons Creek Indepedent High School, for 2023. They are as follows, back: Alexander Botha, Bjorn Frassek, Luke Bryant, Thomas Kabalin. Front: Hlumelo Mbadlisa, Chelsea Allen (Deputy Head Prefect), Hannah Kline (Head Prefect), and Tatum-Leah Sullaphen. They were announced at Valedictory on 20 October 2022.
Cannons Creek High School recently returned from its annual Leadership Camp at Wortelgat Campsite near Stanford. “Many schools send prospective prefects or student leaders on a camp to evaluate their leadership skills or train them after they have been elected to this office. Cannons Creek differs in that we believe every matric will be a leader of the…
