Chess
Teacher in charge: Mr X Jonono
The Chess Club is open to all. It meets every week on Fridays at 7 pm in K14. The purpose of the Chess Club is to promote knowledge and enjoyment of the game. All members are placed on a chess ladder, and are expected to struggle towards the top. Matches are arranged against other schools and clubs, and visiting players attend some meetings.
Copernicans
Teacher in charge: Mr A Maffessanti
Copernicans is open to any boy in Grades 9 - 11. Two formal meetings will be held per term with additional outings being arranged on an ad hoc basis throughout the year.
The society is a broad-based forum, aimed at heightening and diversifying members' knowledge of the world in which we live. Meetings will delve into a varied range of topics - scientific, technological, philosophical, cultural and humanitarian. Members are encouraged, but not obligated, to deliver brief presentations on topics of personal interest.
Current Affairs Discussion Group
Teacher in charge: Mrs C Chandler
This group meets once a week during the Quiet Period to discuss matters that are of current concern or interest in today's world. We frequently watch a video or read a short article to stimulate discussion. The meetings last for an hour and are open to boys of all grades.
Debating
Teacher in charge: Mr D Molony
The reputation of the St Andrew's Debating Society is growing locally, nationally & internationally. Members of this society acquire the following skills: to speak in public with confidence and persuasive flair; to be able to adjudicate debates; to think on their feet and to deal with challenges from opposition speakers; to construct logical arguments, substantiated by facts and relevant examples; to listen critically to others' speeches, being able to analyze the relative strengths and weaknesses of the arguments presented; to increase their general knowledge of current issues and world affairs; to refine their research skills in preparing for debates; to be able to think dispassionately about emotional issues, thereby increasing their personal tolerance for views opposed to their own; to be able to handle pressure; and, above all, to HAVE GREAT FUN in the process!
The Debating Society has two fixed sessions per week. One session is geared towards development and training of a selected ‘squad' of debaters, and Friday evenings is when skills are put into practice in debates against other schools, league debates, etc. While the Society welcomes all, a measure of selection takes place for entry into the ‘squad' as commitment and regular training is essential if an experienced group of debaters is to develop.
The Debating Calendar is filled with events ranging from internal debates, debates against other schools, league debates, tournaments & festivals, provincial and national championships using the ‘World Schools' debating style. In addition, we also enter teams in national and international Model United Nations debating competitions as well as 'Moot Court' competitions where competitors are required to argue for and against various (often constitutional) issues.
Please note: a yearly levy is charged to assist the covering of incidental expenses.
Design and Technology Club
Teacher in charge: Mr K van Winkel
The Design and Technology Club is open to any student enrolled at SAC or DSG. Its sole purpose is to provide for a dedicated time in which students may design and construct personal projects for their own private use, with a wide range of materials, under controlled conditions and with the assistance of competent and qualified staff. Projects may take many forms and in the past have included full size off-road vehicles, music systems, tables and cupboards, sculptures, robotics and electronic devices, CD racks, surfing devices, kites, remote-controlled yachts and ceramic objects. The overall aim is to expose students to the wonders of design as a vehicle for change and for improving one's overall quality of life. Students join the Club for a period of one year at a time with registration taking place at the beginning of each academic year. The club holds a proud record of innovative design and individual skills development and is very popular choice. All members of the club qualify to earn points towards various awards such as the Proficiency Tie Award, the Presidents Award and a CEMA Award. They also qualify for selection for the yearly award of school prizes.
Dramatic Society
Teacher in charge: Mr A Smith
This is not a society in the usual sense, in that we do not have pupils as office bearers running the show. Nevertheless, we are very active and stage several productions during the course of the year. These include a play for seniors, in conjunction with DSG (known as the School Play), a musical, a junior play, and House plays. In addition, boys are encouraged to write scripts and to mount productions and this does happen from time to time.
(Speech and Drama is offered as a school subject, and pupils studying Drama are usually also involved in several productions as part of their course work.)
Student Christian Association (SCA)
Teachers in Charge: Fr G Griffith-Smith & Mr S Kroon
This is open to all students. We meet once a week to share a time of fellowship, discuss a Bible passage or chapter or watch a DVD. The boys are encouraged to participate and lead a discussion or study. We also pray for our School and community.
Weights Club
The gym is open to all pupils, juniors and seniors (seniors have certain after-hour privileges). Pupils must be a member of the club in order to make use of the facilities. A termly levy is charged.
Wine Tasting Club
Teacher in charge: Mr A Maffessanti
An appreciation of and a respect for wine is a valuable skill in social circles. Cultivar, vintage, bouquet maturation and terroir are a few of the technical terms that members in Grade 12 will learn about. In addition, the palate will be put to test as we taste and discuss the nose, colour and flavour of the wine. Wine aficionado's will be invited as guest speakers. Membership is limited.
X-Art
Club activities take place during Quiet Period in the Art Room, but on other afternoons as well by arrangement with the Art teacher. This club is for any boys wishing to pursue any suitable Art or Craft project, for example, silkscreen printing, paper maché, masks, wirework, painting and drawing.
Sir Henry Strakosch Memorial Scholarships 201229th January 2012
To encourage and reward excellence in Science and Maths
18th January 2012
Three College boys travelled to Kampalato to join this amazing experience.
