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Marimba Group participation
The Marimba Group, established in 2025, performs regularly and has taken part in the Guinness World Record for the largest marimba group playing together.
- Who it is for
- learners at Courtrai Primary School
- How to act on it
- Join the marimba group through participation in rehearsals and performances
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The Marimba Group was established in 2025 and has already delivered a large number of highly successful performances. The group is proud to have been part of the Guinness World Record for the largest marimba group playing together.
Choir participation
Learners at Courtrai Primary School can join either the junior or senior choir and ensemble, where they will experience singing together during school hours and take part in regular workshops.
- Who it is for
- learners at Courtrai Primary School
- How to act on it
- Join by participating in choir practices during school hours
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Courtrai Primary has both a junior and a senior choir and ensemble where our learners can experience the joy of singing together. Both choirs practice during school hours. We also have regular workshops.
Drumline membership
The drumline consists of about 20 members who rehearse once a week and perform at school functions and sporting events.
- Who it is for
- learners at Courtrai Primary School
- How to act on it
- Join the drumline by attending weekly rehearsals
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The drumline consists of approximately 20 members. Rehearsals take place once a week. Regular performances at school functions and sporting events add excitement and colour to these occasions.
Orators team participation
The school has an active orators team that begins with an internal competition each year and participates in the ATKV competition.
- Who it is for
- learners at Courtrai Primary School
- How to act on it
- Participate in the internal orators competition to qualify for the ATKV competition
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The school has a very active orators team. The year starts with an internal competition. One of the annual highlights is the ATKV competition.
Music tutoring
Learners can receive tutoring in piano, recorder, guitar, ukulele, violin, keyboard, singing, and music theory. They also have opportunities to perform in internal concerts and take external exams through Unisa, Trinity College London, or Royal Schools.
- Who it is for
- learners at Courtrai Primary School
- How to act on it
- Enroll in music tutoring sessions offered during school hours
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Learners have the opportunity to receive tutoring in piano, recorder, guitar, ukulele, violin, keyboard, singing and music theory. All music learners have the opportunity to take part in internal concerts. Learners can also enter external exams (Unisa, Trinity or Royal Schools).
Paarl Valley Eisteddfod participation
Between 50 and 100 learners from Courtrai Primary School take part annually in the Paarl Valley Eisteddfod, showcasing talents in choir singing, instrumental performances, individual singing, recitation, unprepared reading, and dance.
- Who it is for
- learners at Courtrai Primary School
- How to act on it
- Register to participate in categories such as choir, instrumental, singing, recitation, and dance at the Paarl Valley Eisteddfod
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Each year, between 50 and 100 learners fr0m our school take part in the annual Paarl Valley Eisteddfod. Here learners are given the opportunity showcase their artistic talents. Categories include choir singing, instrumental performances, individual singing, recitation and unprepared reading. A large number of learners also take part in dance categories, organised by private instructors.
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http://courtrai.co.za/en/culture/
Key Takeaways
- Courtrai Primary School
- Montreux Street, Courtrai, Suider-Paarl
- 021 863 3220
- courtraips@courtrai.co.za
- Mr Jan Brand
- 2025
- Guinness World Record for largest marimba group
- Paarl Valley Eisteddfod
- choir
- drumline
- marimba
- orators
- music tutoring
- internal concerts
- external exams (Unisa, Trinity, Royal Schools)
- Courtrai Primary School
- Mr Jan Brand
- Mrs Elnette van der Bank
- Mrs Gherda van der Spuy
- Paarl Valley Eisteddfod
- Guinness World Record
- Unisa
- Trinity College London
- Royal Schools