Chess
Teacher in Charge: Mr X. Jonono
The Chess Club is open to all. It meets every week on Fridays at 7 pm in N 8. 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 D Samson
Copernicans is open to any boy in Grade 9 or 10. 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: Ms 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.
Teacher in Charge: Ms C McIntyre
The Debating Society is rapidly establishing an impressive record at College. Members of this society acquire the following important 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 work closely with fellow team members; to be able to handle pressure; and, above all, to HAVE GREAT FUN in the process!
The Debating Society meets twice a week (sometimes more frequently, depending on events taking place); Tuesday sessions are geared towards development & training, while Fridays allow the more experienced debaters to polish their skills. Attendance is not compulsory for members, but those keen to develop their skills would attend as frequently as possible, as much can be learned by observing others. (A record is kept of those attending.)
The Debating Calendar is filled with events ranging from internal debates, debates against other schools, league debates, debating tournaments, provincial championships, and national championships all using the World Schools debating style. In addition, we also enter teams in the Model United Nations General Assembly debating competitions.
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, in a wide range of materials, under controlled conditions 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.
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 "straight" 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 done as part of their course work.)
Leather Club
Tacher in Charge: Mrs S Gardyne
On Friday afternoons in the Art Classroom you can make any suitable leather article, ranging from belts to purses to key rings to book covers.
Teacher in Charge: Mr K van Winkel
The club meets on a random basis throughout the year during quiet periods and is open to anyone who has interests in developing their photographic skills. Members of the club have usually had some experience working with either SLR (black and white) or digital cameras and meet together to share skills and knowledge about photography. There is an annual photographic competition each year held during Balloon Week and members are also encouraged to enter their photographs for other national and regional competitions.
Student Christian Association (DLC)
Teacher in Charge: Revd G Griffith-Smith
This is a non-denominational society committed to pursuing the truth about Christ. We meet once a week for an hour to worship, study the Bible and discuss its application to our lives and present situation. We get to know each other more through fellowship. Anyone is welcome to join us.
Teacher in Charge: Mr A Bouwer
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.
X-Art
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Jones
Club activities usually take place on Friday afternoons 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.
