Extended Activities
Coporate Social Responsibility
Organiser: Ms C van der Merwe – cvandermerwe@rietondalehs.co.za
Blood donation
Your blood saves lives! This is the statement that many brave Woeries live by four times a year when the South African National Blood Service has a blood drive at our school. The learners are very enthusiastic to participate in such a good cause and freely volunteer to donate blood each term to make a difference in the lives of others. We truly believe that we are making a difference and will continue to strive to make every Woerie a part of this wonderful community initiative.
Media Centre
The media centre has a collection of fiction and nonfiction materials for students to use.
A maximum of 2 books can be borrowed for a period of one week and must be returned by the due date stamped on the date sheet.
The media centre also offers free internet access for students to do research for their projects. NO access to social media on the internet is allowed.
Pierneef Theatre
Jopie Koen
(012) 329-0709 072 460 5568
La Vie Restaurant
Highlights during the past few years:
- Obtaining the highest average in Gauteng North for Grade 12 for the past 7 years.
- Achieving a second, third and fifth place in the Gauteng Cake Decorating competition as well as the prize for the school with the best participation.
- Achieving two first and six second places at the National School Chefs’ Competition, a first and second place for best waiter and always having had a team in the finals of the competition.
- Two learners in the top 10 of the National Hospitality Studies Olympiad.
- We are one of only six schools in the country that is piloting Hospitality Studies as a grade 8 subject.
- Learners undertake regular educational trips to Thailand, Cape Town, Durban, Sun City, etc.
- HOD writer of National text books as well as National moderator and examiner.
The restaurant can also be booked for groups. Coffee or tea is included in the price of meals. Soft drinks, mocktails or fruit juice can be ordered at the cash bar.
Ms M Loots – mloots@rietondalehs.co.za
Music Academy
We are one of four Magnet Schools founded in 2003 in Pretoria by the Department of Basic Education.
Music is taught to learners from schools in the Moot and surrounding areas, and learners from any age are welcome to come and join us for a variety of programs.
We offer affordable extracurricular lessons in the following instruments and subjects:
Piano
Voice training (Popular music and classical)
Guitar
Violin
Flute
Recorder
Saxophone
Clarinet
Music theory
Music for toddler
Music as Subject: Learners can take music as eighth subject from grade 10. It is very important to enroll in a music program with us from grade 8 at the latest, in order to be on the correct practical and theoretical level to take the subject.
Internal exams take place every six months to monitor our learners’ progress.
Learners have the opportunity to enroll for Unisa and Trinity exams (both practical and theoretical), and to take part in various eisteddfods and music festivals. We also host two concerts every year to showcase our pupils’ talents.
Our dedicated staff is:
Ms Irma Day (piano, voice and music theory) iday@rietondalehs.co.za
Ms Henda Parker (flute, recorder, voice, music for toddlers and music theory) hparker@rietondalehs.co.za
Ms Lidia du Preez (violin, piano and music theory) ldupreez@rietondalehs.co.za
Ms Cecilia van Vuuren (piano and music theory) cvanvuuren@rietondalehs.co.za
Mr Deon Theron (piano, voice, clarinet and saxophone) dtheron@rietondalehs.co.za
Ms Lyni du Toit ldutoit@rietondalehs.co.za
Please come and meet us at the Music Academy opposite the Pierneef theatre.
Power Shack (Cross Fit)
Power Shack Gym specialises in functional fitness training which enhances physical strength, endurance and overall fitness. Power Shack uses a combination of olympic weightlifting and gymnastics which create well rounded athletes. The training regime followed can add a significant benefit to any training programme already followed for rugby, hockey, netball etc. Training takes place at school in the school gym with experienced, qualified instructors creating a safe and fun environment. All ages are welcome and scaled to the individual’s age and experience.
Cardio Athletic Kick Box