Cultural programme at Sycamore Academy Private Primary School, highlighting weekly activities such as music, public speaking and debating,…
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Chess Programme
Students receive one hour per week of chess instruction as part of the school timetable, plus an additional after-school lesson on Tuesdays for the chess team squads. The programme is integrated into mathematics and supports cognitive development.
- Who it is for
- all pupils at Sycamore Academy Private Primary School
- How to act on it
- Attend weekly chess sessions on Fridays and Tuesday afternoons
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The school timetable includes an hour for each class per week, to play Chess, with a further weekly lesson taking place on Tuesdays, after school, for the chess team squads.
Public Speaking and Debating
This skill-building activity was launched in 2021 and aims to enhance confidence and communication abilities in students from Grade 1 to Grade 7.
- Who it is for
- Grade 1 to Grade 7 students
- How to act on it
- Participate in weekly sessions on Fridays during Cultural Day
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This important skill was launched in 2021 and is we believe, critical to enhance confidence and the ability to converse and function effectively, both in school and life, thereafter.
Speech and Drama
This discipline promotes confidence and self-expression and is offered to all students from Grade 1 to Grade 7 under the leadership of Ms Shadene Hayden.
- Who it is for
- Grade 1 to Grade 7 students
- How to act on it
- Attend weekly sessions during Cultural Day on Fridays
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Speech and Drama promotes confidence and self expression and is actively enjoyed by all from grade 1 to grade 7.
String Ensemble (Future Opportunity)
Mrs Friedeborg Deppe aims to develop a String Ensemble at Sycamore Academy, which will offer students a chance to perform together using string instruments like violin and cello.
- Who it is for
- interested students from Grade 1 to Grade 7
- How to act on it
- Join when the String Ensemble is formally launched by Mrs Friedeborg Deppe
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Mrs Deppe has expressed her desire to develop a String Ensemble at Sycamore Academy, a clear indication of the passion and positiveness that is exhibited in this aspect of the Cultural Programme.
Music Lessons
Students can participate in music sessions including guitar, drumming, piano, and violin lessons. These are led by experienced instructors and are available weekly.
- Who it is for
- pupils at Sycamore Academy Private Primary School
- How to act on it
- Attend weekly music sessions during Cultural Day on Fridays
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We are blessed to have wonderful guitar and drumming studio facilities, and our pupils thoroughly enjoy participating in these enjoyable sessions.
Key Takeaways
- Friday
- Cultural Day
- Music
- Piano
- Violin
- Guitar
- Drumming
- Public Speaking
- Debating
- Chess
- 1 hour per week
- Tuesday after school
- Mathematics subject discipline
- Dr. Anna van Zyl (UNISA)
- Top Lady Chess Player in South Africa
- July 2022 National Chess Championships
- String Ensemble
- Grade 1 to Grade 7
- Sycamore Academy Private Primary School
- Roland Fisher
- Mrs Friedeborg Deppe
- Mrs Lu Wilson
- Nobuhle Ndunakazi
- Ms Shadene Hayden
- Dr. Anna van Zyl
- UNISA
- South African National Chess Team