Stellenberg Culture

The Head of Culture, Mr Theunis Rossouw

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Cross

Cross Coordinator: Ms Suzanne van der Merwe

Cross is ‘n vereniging waar leerders wat die Here ken en liefhet, weekliks vergader om mekaar te bemoedig, saam te bid en mekaar aan te moedig om Jesus se hande en voete in Hoërskool Stellenberg te wees en Sy Lig in die wêreld uit te dra.

Cross

Cross Coordinator: Ms Suzanne van der Merwe​

Cross is ‘n vereniging waar leerders wat die Here ken en liefhet, weekliks vergader om mekaar te bemoedig, saam te bid en mekaar aan te moedig om Jesus se hande en voete in Hoërskool Stellenberg te wees en Sy Lig in die wêreld uit te dra.

We also invite guest speakers to share a motivational message with our learners and we worship with song and scripture during break. We motivate our learners to give of their time and to be involved in various outreach programmes and other events where we can share our goog fortune with other who have much less.

For more information, please contact the Cross Coordinator: Ms Suzanne van der Merwe vdmerwes@stellenberg.org.za




Exchange Programs

Ms Christine Ferreira

Uitruil beteken dat Duitssprekende leerders hulle horisonne verbreed, die wêreld in hulle huise inbring en hulle vlerke sprei. Stellenberg en LISA (Linz Internasionale Skool) het ‘n uitruilooreenkoms wat al vir langer as 20 jaar staan. Dit is ‘n wonderlike manier om ‘n nuwe kultuur te ervaar, en ‘n ambassadeur vir Suid-Afrika te wees. 



KASSEL- en ANSBACH-UITRUIL

Ms Christine Ferreira

Uitruil beteken dat Duitssprekende leerders hulle horisonne verbreed, die wêreld in hulle huise inbring en hulle vlerke sprei. Wanneer die Kassel- en Ansbach-uitruilers ons besoek, leer ons leerders hulle eie stad beter ken en deel hulle ervarings met leerders uit ander wêrelddele.  Uitruil bring uitdagings en ook reusegeleenthede vir groei en perspektiefontwikkeling – ‘n moet vir opvoeding!

It is important that our children learn more about the world before they make life-changing and important career decisions. These exchange programmes present an ideal and protected platform and opportunity where young minds can meet and learn about other cultures. During these exchange programmes learners also explore the beauty of the German language and they can share their South African languages and cultural experiences with others. For more information, please contact Ms Christine Ferreira at:  ferreira@stellenberg.org.za

LINZ-UITRUILPROGRAM

Stellenberg en LISA (Linz Internasionale Skool) het ‘n uitruilooreenkoms wat al vir langer as 20 jaar staan. Dit is ‘n wonderlike manier om ‘n nuwe kultuur te ervaar, en ‘n ambassadeur vir Suid-Afrika te wees.

Every second year Stellenberg High School hosts a group of learners from LISA for about 10 days. We show them the beauty which Cape Town has to offer. Later that same year the Stellenberg learners who hosted a learners from LISA, receives an opportunity to visit Austria for 10 days where they stay with host families and experience Austria’s culture first hand.

VISUELE KUNS / ONTWERP

Ontwerkkoördineerder: Me. Wilna Coetzer

Die leerders wat die vak, Visuele Kuns neem, kry jaarliks die geleentheid om hulle kunswerke uit te stal sodat die gemeenskap en ander belangstellendes dit saam met hulle kan geniet. Visual Arts is a key element of our school’s cultural make-up and we take great pride in the amazing works of art created by our talented learners

GRUNGE COUTURE

Ontwerkkoördineerder: Me. Wilna Coetze

Each year the Design Department presents a fashion show that consists of garments and fashion accessories made from recycleable materials.  The fashion show is presented by the learners who chose Design as a subject, but is also open to anybody with a keen interest in design. 

As jy dus ’n kreatiewe oog en innoverende idees het oor hoe weggooimateriaal ’n nuwebaadjie, in die vorm van mode, kan kry – is hierdie jou kans. Ons sien jou op die loopplank! Ontwerkkoördineerder: Me. Wilna Coetzer coetzer@stellenberg.org.za 

KUNSUITSTALLINGS en VISUELE KUNS

Design Coordinator: Ms Nadine Notnagel notnagel@stellenberg.org.za

Die leerders wat die vak, Visuele Kuns neem, kry jaarliks die geleentheid om hulle kunswerke uit te stal sodat die gemeenskap en ander belangstellendes dit saam met hulle kan geniet. 

Visual Arts is a key element of our school’s cultural make-up and we take great pride in the amazing works of art created by our talented learners! Please contact the Art Coordinator if you have any queries: Design Coordinator: Ms Nadine Notnagel notnagel@stellenberg.org.za

MUSIEK

Ontwerkkoördineerder: Me. Wilna Coetzer

Musiek is ‘n kardinale deel van Hoërskool Stellenberg se Kultuurprogram.  Leerders kan individuele musieklesse neem vir ‘n verskeidenheid instrumente wat houtblaas-, koperblaas- en snaarinstrumente insluit. The school orchestra consists of wind and string instruments, keyboard players and a percussion section.  Still in its early years, the orchestra is growing each year and has already achieved an excellent performance standard.  

 

INSTRUMENTALE LESSE

Musiek is ‘n kardinale deel van Hoërskool Stellenberg se Kultuurprogram.  Leerders kan individuele musieklesse neem vir ‘n verskeidenheid instrumente wat houtblaas-, koperblaas- en snaarinstrumente insluit.  

Acoustic and electric guitar lessons, drumkit lessons and contemporary and classical voice lessons are also offered at our music department.  Our department has many successes and often produce prize winners at eisteddfods, local and national music competitions, and external music exams.  As jy wil aansluit by hierdie topmusiekdepartement, gebruik gerus die volgende skakels:

As jy dus ’n kreatiewe oog en innoverende idees het oor hoe weggooimateriaal ’n nuwebaadjie, in die vorm van mode, kan kry – is hierdie jou kans. Ons sien jou op die loopplank! Ontwerkkoördineerder: Me. Wilna Coetzer coetzer@stellenberg.org.za 

ORCHESTRA

Orkesmeester: Mnr. Francois le Roux:

The school orchestra consists of wind and string instruments, keyboard players and a percussion section.  Still in its early years, the orchestra is growing each year and has already achieved an excellent performance standard. Die orkes oefen weekliks op ‘n Woensdagaand en speel ‘n verskeidenheid repertorium wat uit ligte klassieke musiek, moderne- en populêre musiek bestaan.

Gebruik die skakel indien jy belangstel om ‘n oudisie vir die orkes af te lê of kontak Orkesmeester: Mnr. Francois le Roux: leroux@stellenberg.org.za

MARIMBA

Dirigent: Mnr. Francois le Roux

Stellenberg High School’s junior and senior marimba bands always trigger involuntary dance movements when they perform in public.  Lead by Mr Francois le Roux, the band’s ever-increasing repertoire speaks to one and all.  Die marimbagroepe oefen na skool en tree gereeld by musiekkonserte en belangrike geleenthede soos prysuitdelings en ander spogvertonings op.

 Kontak gerus die dirigent vir verdere navrae: Dirigent: Mnr. Francois le Roux: leroux@stellenberg.org.za

UITVOERENDE KUNSTE

Ontwerkkoördineerder: Me. Wilna Coetzer

Talentvolle leerders word jaarliks die geleentheid gebied om ’n oudisie af te lê vir ‘n rol in Stellenberg Hoërskool se Afrikaanse Toneel.  Die teks word spesiaal vir die skooltoneel geskryf en die regisseur is die welbekende, Petro van den Heever, wat ook die skool se Drama-vakhoof is en die vak aanbied. Die Stellenberg Hoërskool se Playfest is ‘n jarelange tradisie wat uitstaande toneelstukke,uitsluitlik deur die leerders geskryf en aangebied, opgelewer het.

PLAYFEST (English Play)

Playfest coordinators: Mrs Janelle van der Walt & Joan-Marié Theart

Die Stellenberg Hoërskool se Playfest is ‘n jarelange tradisie wat uitstaande toneelstukke,uitsluitlik deur die leerders geskryf en aangebied, opgelewer het. Learners receive an opportunity to write their own plays, host auditions and direct.  At a gala event, the community and parents are invited to see these top plays. Toekennings word gemaak vir die Beste Teks, Beste Aktuers, Regie en Tegniese Aspekte.  Dit is beslis ‘n jaarlikse hoogtepunt op die Stellenberg Kultuurkalender.  

Make sure your entries are ready in February, and look out for the posters advertising the play performances in May. Playfest coordinators: Mrs Janelle van der Walt & Joan-Marié Theart vanderwalt@stellenberg.org.za or theart@stellenberg.org.za

AFRIKAANSE TONEEL

Toneelorganiseerder: Me. Petro van den Heever

“Theatre was created to tell the truth about life!”

Talentvolle leerders word jaarliks die geleentheid gebied om ’n oudisie af te lê vir ‘n rol in Stellenberg Hoërskool se Afrikaanse Toneel.  Die teks word spesiaal vir die skooltoneel geskryf en die regisseur is die welbekende, Petro van den Heever, wat ook die skool se Drama-vakhoof is en die vak aanbied. Die toneelgroep neem jaarliks deel aan verskeie toneelfeeste en het al met heelwat toekennings en trofeë weggestap.  Die 2023-stuk is deur die bekende kunstenaar en skrywer, Theo Kleynhans geskryf met die titel ‘Sterre verskiet’.

 Kontak gerus die Toneelorganiseerder: Me. Petro van den Heever vandenheever@stellenberg.org.za

DRAMAKLUB/ DRAMA CLUB

Drama Club Coordinator: Zandra Duvenhage

Stellenberg se dramaklub se spreekwoordelike deure “staan oop” vir enige leerder wat in drama en verhoogwerk belangstel. Weekly classes are presented by creative and performing art staff and includes developing acting, vocal and movement skills.  Although the main focus is fun, entering polished items for the local eisteddfod is possible. Ons woon ook gereeld professionele produksies (toneelstukke of musiekblyspele) by.

Drama Club Coordinator: Zandra Duvenhage duvenhage@stellenberg.org.za

STELLENBERG DANCE CREW

Dance Coordinator: Ms Carmen Roets

Stellenberg High School offers external Hip Hop and Modern Dance classes on our school premises for all our passionate dancers. All dancers have the opportunity to audition to be part of these elite dance groups that have the honour to represent the school in competitions, eisteddfods and cultural showcases throughout the year. 

Ons dansleerders word waardegedrewe vaardighede geleer. Hulle is ook bevoorreg om eksterne afrigters en kenners te hê wat werkswinkels en oefensessies aanbied om ons leerdersse danstalente en -tegniek te ontwikkel. Our performers can be seen at our school’s biannual concerts where they leap, twirl and jump their way across the stage. 

For any queries, please contact our Dance Coordinator: Ms Carmen Roets: roets@stellenberg.org.za

STELLIES GOT TALENT

Stellies Got Talent-coordinator: Mr David Glover

Stellenberg se leerders is ongetwyfeld talentvol! Elke jaar skop met ’n talentkompetisie af waar leerders talentitems op hul eie voorberei en deelneem aan uitdunrondes om met harde werk tydens die FINAAL as ‘Stellies Got Talent’-wenner gekroon te word!  

Previous finalists included modern or hip-hop dancers, magicians, actors, singers, instrumentalists, and bands.  We even had a talented dog who performed the most wonderful tricks on stage in 2022!  Stellies Got Talent is the highlight of the first term’s Performing Arts Calendar.

For more information, please contact: Stellies Got Talent-coordinator: Mr David Glover glover@stellenberg.org.za

DEBATING / REDNAARS

Ontwerkkoördineerder: Me. Wilna Coetzer

Daar is ‘n groeiende getal ywerige en talentvolle debatteerders in ons skool, wat elke jaar die geleentheid ontvang om aan ‘n verskeidenheid debatkompetisies deel te neem: die ATKV se NASIONALE DEBATKOMPETISIE, die CON SPIRITO NASIONALE DEBATKOMPETISIE, die NASIONALE DINK OF SINK DEBATKOMPETISIE, die TAALMONUMENT DEBATKOMPETISIE, asook die Paul Roos Gimnasium se Onvoorbereide Debatkompetisie.

DEBAT (AFRIKAANS)

Debatkoördineerder: Zandra Duvenhage

Daar is ‘n groeiende getal ywerige en talentvolle debatteerders in ons skool, wat elke jaar die geleentheid ontvang om aan ‘n verskeidenheid debatkompetisies deel te neem: die ATKV se NASIONALE DEBATKOMPETISIE, die CON SPIRITO NASIONALE DEBATKOMPETISIE, die NASIONALE DINK OF SINK DEBATKOMPETISIE, die TAALMONUMENT DEBATKOMPETISIE, asook die Paul Roos Gimnasium se Onvoorbereide Debatkompetisie

 In 2022 het SEWE van ons spanne tot die Nasionale Finaal van die ATKV en CON SPIRITO Debatkompetisies in Gauteng deurgedring en uitstekend gevaar. Hoërskool Stellenberg het ook die TAALMONUMENT Debatkompetisie gewen. Elke jaar verwerf meer as twintig leerders hul WP-Kleure in DEBAT. Kom sluit by ons aan en leer waardevolle vaardighede – wat ook op universiteit (en daarna) van onskatbare waarde sal wees.

Debatkoördineerder: Zandra Duvenhage duvenhage@stellenberg.org.za

DEBATING (ENGLISH)

Debating Coordinator: Liezl van Rensburg

Stellenberg High School participates in the Rotary Interschools Debating League, which is supported by the Western Cape Schools Debating Board as well as the UCT Debating Society. The competition allows us to enter one junior team (Grade 8 – 9) and one senior team (Grade 10 – 12) consisting of five speakers each. 

 The league has about 40 participating schools from the Northern and Southern Suburbs, affording our learners the opportunity to experience true diversity – in perspectives, ideals, contexts, and so much more. Learners who perform well can earn their school’s honorary colours and be chosen for the provincial or national team. Anyone looking to challenge themselves, broaden their horizons, improve their critical thinking and hone their reasoning skills do not have to look any further! The curious ones can join our practices at any time to see what it is all about.

 Debating Coordinator: Liezl van Rensburg vanrensburg@stellenberg.org.za

REDENAARS (AFRIKAANS)

Redenaarkoördineerder: Me. Erna Nel

Redevoering is ‘n aktiwiteit wat elke Stellenberg-leerder ongetwyfeld moet aangryp, veral om jou sê te sê, in Afrikaans. Om met selfvertroue, voor ’n gehoor, jou standpunt te verwoord, is ’n kuns wat hier geslyp word en ’n gawe wat Hoërskool Stellenberg koester en waardeer.  

Toesprake word met kundige hulp ingeoefen wanneer leerders aan die afdeling: voorbereide toesprake deelneem. Hulp word ook met die voorbereiding van toesprake verleen. Tegnieke wat benodig word vir die skryf en strukturering van onvoorbereide toesprake word ook ingeoefen en hierdie sprekers ontvang spesialisafrigting. 

Stellenberg Hoërskool het al in die verlede heelwat raakpraters opgelewer wat op provinsiale en nasionale vlak topprestatsies behaal het en eintlik as redevoeringlegendes in die redenaarsgemeenskap geken word.  Ons neem aan kompetisies soos: die ATKV Redenaarskompetisie, Radikale Redenaars en Op die tong af, deel – asook by geleentheid aan die Con Spirito en Tygerberg Eisteddfod.

Redenaarkoördineerder: Me. Erna Nel nel@stellenberg.org.za

PUBLIC SPEAKING (ENGLISH)

Public Speaking Coordinators: Ms Nicole Fenner and Jana Hurter

Public Speaking is a cultural code that strengthens and improves the critical thinking skills, verbal eloquence and confidence with the guidance and support of expert coaches. At Stellenberg High school our talented orators receive wonderful opportunities to participate in a variety of Public Speaking competitions such as: Radical Public Speaking Competition, On the tip of your Tongue and the Eisteddfod. The top orators can go on to represent the school at regional and national level. Some of our alumni have received the honour of being the top orators in South Africa and abroad.

Public Speaking Coordinators: Ms Nicole Fenner and Jana Hurter fenner@stellenberg.org.za & hurter@stellenberg.org.za

TYGERBERG INTERNATIONAL EISTEDDFOD

Eisteddfodkoördineerder: Mev. Zandra Duvenhage

Ons bied ons leerders die geleentheid om aan hierdie eisteddfod (die grootste in die land) deelte neem – en rig hulle ook daarvoor af. We participate in the following sections: Dance (all genres), music (a variety of instruments), singing (different genres, as well as groups and choir), a selection of genre items or categories in Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa theatre; Afrikaans and English creative writing, Public Speaking, and Photography.

TYGERBERG INTERNATIONAL EISTEDDFOD

Playfest coordinators: Mrs Janelle van der Walt & Joan-Marié Theart

Ons bied ons leerders die geleentheid om aan hierdie eisteddfod (die grootste in die land) deelte neem – en rig hulle ook daarvoor af. 

We participate in the following sections: Dance (all genres), music (a variety of instruments), singing (different genres, as well as groups and choir), a selection of genre items or categories in Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa theatre; Afrikaans and English creative writing, Public Speaking, and Photography.

 Ons leerders stap elke jaar met verskeie kategorietrofeë weg!

CON SPIRITO

Eisteddfodkoördineerder: Mev. Zandra Duvenhage

Ons skryf ons leerders vir hierdie Eisteddfod in: drama-items, kreatiewe skryfwerk asookopenbare redevoering. This competition caters for English and Afrikaans speaking learners.

Eisteddfodkoördineerder: Mev. Zandra Duvenhage duvenhage@stellenberg.org.za

FOTOGRAFIEKLUB

Fotografiekoördineerder: Mev. Cecile Kingma

Stellenberg Hoërskool se fotografieklub vergader kwartaalliks om foto’s, wat geneem word met ‘n spesifieke tema as stimulus, te bespreek. Professional photographers, or specialists in the field of photography, judge these entries and provide learners with tips to improve their skills.

FOTOGRAFIEKLUB

Fotografiekoördineerder: Mev. Cecile Kingma

Stellenberg Hoërskool se fotografieklub vergader kwartaalliks om foto’s, wat geneem word met ‘n spesifieke tema as stimulus, te bespreek. Professional photographers, or specialists in the field of photography, judge these entries and provide learners with tips to improve their skills. Die standaard van die foto’s wat geneem word is ongelooflik en getuig van die goeie wenkeen mentorskap van die aanbieders.

The learners and staff involved in the Photography Club are creative and talented young artists – watch out for announcements on TEAMS about our next meeting and join in the fun! Fotografiekoördineerder: Mev. Cecile Kingma kingma@stellenberg.org.za

 

KOOR / CHOIR

Lead by André van der Merwe

SMK – Die Stellenberg Meisiekoor

Lead by André van der Merwe

The choir consists of around 80 young ladies (Grade 8 to Grade 12) from Stellenberg High School. They have a deep, soulful passion for music and the voices of angels, hence they are fondly referred to as: the “Stellies Angels”.

Their ability to produce amazing music under the directorship of the talented and highly acclaimed André van der Merwe has seen them be awarded an array of national and international titles.

Tot en met Augustus 2016, was die SMK 17 keer die Nasionale Kategoriewenners vir die meer ervare kore in die ATKV Applous-Koorkompetisie. In Julie 2017 het die SMK aan die Internasionale Interkultuur Koorkompetisie in Wernigerode gaan deelneem waar hulle as die kategoriewenner, ‘n 2de plekwenner en uiteindelik Algehele Wenner aangewys is.

After the difficulty and devastation of Covid, the SMK rose to the occasion yet again, and with hard work and dedication won their ATKV Applous Category for Prestige Girls Choirs in 2022.

SSK – Die Stellenberg Seunkoor

Lead by André van der Merwe

The choir consists of around 80 young ladies (Grade 8 to Grade 12) from Stellenberg High School. They have a deep, soulful passion for music and the voices of angels, hence they are fondly referred to as: the “Stellies Angels”.

Their ability to produce amazing music under the directorship of the talented and highly acclaimed André van der Merwe has seen them be awarded an array of national and international titles.

Tot en met Augustus 2016, was die SMK 17 keer die Nasionale Kategoriewenners vir die meer ervare kore in die ATKV Applous-Koorkompetisie. In Julie 2017 het die SMK aan die Internasionale Interkultuur Koorkompetisie in Wernigerode gaan deelneem waar hulle as die kategoriewenner, ‘n 2de plekwenner en uiteindelik Algehele Wenner aangewys is.

After the difficulty and devastation of Covid, the SMK rose to the occasion yet again, and with hard work and dedication won their ATKV Applous Category for Prestige Girls Choirs in 2022.

The Conductor

André van der Merwe

André van der Merwe is a conductor and composer from the leafy suburbs of Durbanville, Cape Town. He often appears as a judge and guest conductor, locally and internationally. He is not only highly acclaimed for his brilliant conducting skills, but is also an esteemed and sort-out adjudicator who has facilitated in many countries such as Britain, Sweden, Germany, Japan, China, Wales, Austria and Namibia.

André het B.Mus (Voordrag) aan die Universiteit van Kaapstad studeer, maar weens ‘n tragiese handbesering moes hy sy studierigting na B.Drama (Regisseurswese) verander wat hy aan Universiteit Stellenbosch behaal het. Gedurende die tydperk, 1990-1996, was André die Direkteur van die toneelproduksies by die Grahamstad Internasionale Kunstefees en die Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn. 

Awards

He has received several national awards and prizes as actor and director. Currently André is the conductor of four choirs, namely:

Stellenberg Girls Choir (since 1999)
Stellenbosch University Choir (since 2003)
Stellenberg Boys Choirs (since 2015)
Voces Cordis (since 2022)
SMK and USC have achieved numerous national and international acclaim.

Borgskappe en skenkings:

Om ‘n koor van hierdie fomidabele standaard optimaal te bestuur, is skenkings en borgskappevan kritiese belang, veral wanneer die SMK die internasionale verhoog betree. As such donations and sponsorships of any sort are welcomed and sincerely appreciated. Should you be interested in a donation or sponsorship towards a tour, or the choir, you may qualify for an Article 18A Donation Certificate / Tax Relief benefit.

For more information you may contact: The Head of Culture, Mr Theunis Rossouw via email at: rossouwt@stellenberg.org.zastating clearly the name and address of the sponsor or business and the proposed sponsorship. Only on receipt of the funds will the 18A Donation Certificate be issued.

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