Performing Arts
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of performing arts at our school, where creativity knows no bounds. Our dynamic performing arts department offers a rich array of opportunities for learners to explore their talents and express themselves through music, dance, and drama.
During school hours, each child enjoys a dedicated one-hour music lesson, igniting their passion for music through engaging activities. From singing and playing various instruments to exploring the rhythmic delights of percussion, including ukuleles, drums, and recorders, students embark on a journey of musical discovery. They also delve into the world of movement and expression, honing their skills in dance and performance.
Beyond the classroom, our Senior Primary learners have the opportunity to participate in an exciting array of extracurricular activities. Whether it’s joining the recorder club, exploring the nuances of speech and drama, strumming away in the guitar or ukulele club, or unleashing their rhythm in the percussion ensemble using our beautiful wooden xylophones, there’s something for every aspiring artist. Additionally, our dance group welcomes students from grades 3 to 7, providing a platform for them to showcase their talent and passion for movement.
Join us on this captivating journey through the performing arts, where every note, step, and expression tells a story of creativity, passion, and artistic excellence.
Please see the list of cultural activities we offer below:
JP Choir
The melodious sounds of our Junior Primary Choir fill the air as they rehearse for our performances throughout the year. All learners are invited to join these enriching choir experiences, with rehearsals commencing promptly at 7 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
SP Choir
Join our vibrant Senior Primary Choir as we harmonize and prepare for performances throughout the year! Open to all learners, our choir welcomes voices of all levels to join us in creating musical magic. We rehearse every Monday and Friday at the bright and early hour of 7 am. Join us as we tune into the joy of music and share our melodies at various school events.
Decibelles
The Decibelles are a small select group of learners who are invited to AUDITION for this singing group. These learners rehearse at break and perform at our various events throughout the year.
Concert
Our Foundation Phase presents a performance bi-annually (every second year). The JP Concert is all about singing, and performing poems, songs with movement. The Senior Primary learners can participate in our annual Showcase. This showcase is a demonstration of all the music, dance and poetry we have learnt in our extra-curricular Cultural activities throughout the year.
In the fourth term, the Foundation Phase learners, band, SP and JP Choir perform together in a wonderful evening on the field, “Songs of the Season”.
Band
The Penzance Band allows budding musicians, who have accomplished a level of skill on their instrument, learn to play together as a unit. It is a fun, creative space where a variety of repertoire is accomplished in order to accompany the choir.
Extra-Mural Activities Offered:
Each term there is an extra-curricular timetable provided for specific days on which the following activities occur each term:
Guitar: Grade 5-7 (own guitar is required)
Ukulele: Grade 4-7
Percussion Club: Grade 4-7
Recorder Club: Grade 4-7
Speech and Drama: Grade 4-5 and Gr 6-7
Film Club: Selected Gr 7 Learners
Gumboot Dance: Gr 4-7 Selected learners
Dance: Gr 3-7
Chess
Junior Primary: This is open to learners from Grade 1-3. Children are taught the game and are entered into Durban and Districts chess tournaments and challenges once they are game ready.
Senior Primary: Grade 4-7 learners participate in Senior Chess. They participate in Durban and Districts chess tournaments and challenges in and around Durban.
Both our junior and senior chess players are fortunate to be trained under the guidance of a KZN chess coach, which affords them the necessary skills and ability to compete at a competitive level.
If you have any queries about Chess, please email [email protected]
Public Speaking & Debating
Public Speaking
Public Speaking is offered twice a week in Term 1 and Term 4. It involves speaking in front of a small audience with the goal of informing, entertaining or persuading the listener. Grade 6 and Grade 7 learners are invited to participate.
There are 2 sections to public speaking, namely prepared and unprepared speaking. Good public speaking skills benefit learners in all aspects of life, including personal development and social interactions. There is no public speaking league but some of our learners have entered the SALA and the Platform 5 Competition in Term 3. An inter-house public speaking competition is held in Term 4 and this has proved to be most enjoyable.
Debating
Debating is offered twice a week in Term 2 and Term 3. Penzance participates in the Inter-School Debating League. Debating is an excellent way to encourage critical thinking and effective communication among students. It provides a platform for young minds to engage respectfully and constructively. Only selected learners from grade 6 and 7 are invited to be part of the Debating teams to represent the school at competitions.
If you have any queries about Public Speaking or Debating, please email [email protected]
Eco-Olympiads
To the Pupil: Are you curious, always asking why, thrive on new knowledge, enjoy quizzes, delight in lateral thinking puzzles, would consider eco-friendly adventures, intrigued by Science?
Eco-Olympiads is for you!
Are you in Grade 4, Grade 5 , Grade 6 or Grade 7?
Join us on Mondays or Tuesdays from 2.00pm – 3.00 pm!
See you soon!
For the Parent/ Guardian: Eco-Olympiads is an Enrichment Extra Mural Activity. It caters for children who enjoy being surprised by how much they do know and who will embrace with enthusiasm what they don’t know.
Eco-Olympiads also administers the participation of the children in three different Maths Challenges and Conquesta International Olympiad Exams.
If you have any queries about Eco-Olympiads, please email [email protected]
Coding & Robotics Club
Coding & Robotics Club is an activity that takes place after school, where we try to expand the learner’s knowledge. Coding clubs provide opportunities for learners to collaborate on projects, share ideas, and work together to achieve common goals. This collaborative environment promotes teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, which are essential in both academic and professional settings. Coding empowers students to express their creativity by designing and building their own digital creations, such as websites, apps, games, and robotics projects. It encourages innovation and allows students to explore their interests in technology and digital media. Here the learners use Lego, Coding Blocks and iPads.
If you have any queries about Coding & Robotics Club or GOGI Club, please email [email protected]
GOGI Club
GOGI Club is an activity that takes place after school. It is a Mind Blown Game that takes the wisdom from the latest scientific discoveries, summarises them into mind-blowing facts, packed into collectible, digital cards called Mind Seeds, all in one fun game.
Advantages for learners:
- Immersive STEM Education: Our league provides a wealth of enthralling facts in the fields of Science and Technology, sparking your learners’ imaginations and enriching their understanding of these subjects.
- Global eSports Experience: Engage in exhilarating gaming clashes with peers hailing from diverse corners of the globe, fostering a sense of international camaraderie and teamwork.
- Green Solutions Innovation: Embrace a mission-focused approach as your young learners actively participate in creating innovative green solutions to combat climate change. This unique aspect propels them beyond typical gaming experiences, empowering them to be part of real-world solutions.
If you have any queries about Coding & Robotics Club or GOGI Club, please email [email protected]
Dance
What better way is there to end off a busy week, than dance? On a Friday afternoon, the dance teachers are met with masses who love to move and groove. Dance is offered to the grade 3 to 7 learners and takes place between 1 and 2pm, in the hall and JP music room. This is a fun way to exercise whilst learning new routines.
From 2-3pm, Mrs Africa coaches a selected group of dancers, who have been named “The Vibe Tribe”. During this hour, dance is taken seriously, where discipline, technique, musicality, precision and performance are the main focus. “The Vibe Tribe” offers learners a sneak peek into the professional world of dance and equips learners with the necessary skills needed, if they would like to pursue dance as a career.
