Description of the arts and culture programme at De Hoop Primary School, detailing its music, art, drama, poetry, speech, and public…
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Junior choir (Grades 1–3)
Learners in Grades 1 to 3 can join the junior choir, which performs regularly at school events and competitions. Auditions are held at the beginning of the year.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grades 1–3 at De Hoop Primary School
- How to act on it
- Attend auditions at the beginning of the school year
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We have a junior choir (Grade 1 – 3) as well as senior choir (Grade 4 – 7), comprising 130 and 150 choristers respectively. Auditions take place at the beginning of the school year.
Annual learners’ art exhibition
All art club learners and participating artists have the opportunity to display their work in the annual learners’ art exhibition, held each year.
- Who it is for
- learners involved in art clubs or art activities at De Hoop Primary School
- How to act on it
- Participate in art club activities throughout the year to qualify for inclusion in the annual exhibition
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The highlights of the year include the annual learners’ art exhibition and a range of eisteddfods and competitions.
Art club
Budding artists can join an art club that meets in the fully equipped art room. Trials are held at the beginning of the year, and learners are grouped into thirteen classes based on selection.
- Who it is for
- learners at De Hoop Primary School
- How to act on it
- Attend trials at the beginning of the year to be selected for one of thirteen art classes
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Trials are held at the beginning of the year and successful learners are then grouped into thirteen classes.
Drama group participation
Learners in Grades 4 to 7 can audition for one of three drama groups. Rehearsals occur after school, and participants develop skills in character analysis, speech, emotional intelligence, and confidence.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grades 4–7 at De Hoop Primary School
- How to act on it
- Attend auditions open to all Grade 4–7 learners and participate in after-school rehearsals
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Auditions are open to all our Grade 4 – 7 learners and rehearsals take place after school.
Individual music tuition
Learners can receive private lessons in piano, electronic keyboard, violin, cello, flute, saxophone, and classical guitar. Lessons are held at the school in dedicated music rooms and schedules are arranged with parents and class teachers.
- Who it is for
- learners at De Hoop Primary School
- How to act on it
- Contact the school to register and schedule lessons in coordination with parents and class teachers
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We offer individual tuition in: Piano Electronic keyboard Violin Cello Flute Saxophone Classical guitar The following instruments are taught to groups of 2 – 5 learners: Recorder Folk guitar Singing Marimba All lessons take place at the school in our brand new music rooms. Times are arranged in liaison with parents and class teachers.
Rock band participation
Learners can join a rock band, which performs regularly at school events such as music evenings and merit evenings. The band uses the school’s dedicated band room with electric guitars, keyboards, sound equipment, and drum kits.
- Who it is for
- learners at De Hoop Primary School
- How to act on it
- Express interest in joining a rock band through the music department
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Our rock bands have become very popular at De Hoop and our cool young musicians bring a whole new dimension to the music department. The school has a dedicated band room with electric guitars, keyboards, sound equipment and a drum kit.
Group music lessons
Learners can join group lessons in recorder, folk guitar, singing, and marimba. These are conducted in small groups of 2–5 students and take place at the school.
- Who it is for
- learners at De Hoop Primary School
- How to act on it
- Attend trials at the beginning of the year to be placed into a group class
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The following instruments are taught to groups of 2 – 5 learners: Recorder Folk guitar Singing Marimba All lessons take place at the school in our brand new music rooms. Times are arranged in liaison with parents and class teachers.
Eisteddfods and competitions
Learners can participate in various eisteddfods and competitions, including those in music, drama, and art, where they can represent the school and win awards.
- Who it is for
- learners at De Hoop Primary School involved in music, drama, or art
- How to act on it
- Join relevant ensembles, choirs, drama groups, or art clubs to become eligible to enter eisteddfods and competitions
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The highlights of the year include the annual learners’ art exhibition and a range of eisteddfods and competitions.
Coaching for eisteddfod solo categories
Learners in the choir who wish to compete in solo singing categories at local eisteddfods can receive coaching from members of the music department.
- Who it is for
- choir members at De Hoop Primary School interested in solo eisteddfod performances
- How to act on it
- Register interest with the music department to receive coaching for solo eisteddfod categories
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Learners who sing in the choir and would like to take part in the solo singing category at the local eisteddfods are offered the opportunity to be coached by members of the music department.
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Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Western Cape
Key Takeaways
- De Hoop Primary School
- Art & Culture
- Music evenings
- Choirs (Junior: Grade 1–3, Senior: Grade 4–7)
- Rock bands
- Drama groups (Grade 4–7)
- Public speaking
- Whole school productions (every 3 years)
- Annual learners’ art exhibition
- Eisteddfods and competitions
- Individual tuition in piano, keyboard, violin, cello, flute, saxophone, classical guitar
- Group lessons in recorder, folk guitar, singing, marimba
- Rehearsal day (Saturday, first term, senior choir)
- Auditions at beginning of year
- Coaching for eisteddfod solo categories
- Parent involvement in costume creation
- Fees determined annually by governing body
- Located on Old Stellenbosch Road, Somerset West
- De Hoop Primary School
- Old Stellenbosch Road
- Somerset West
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