Opportunities

Girls can participate in modern pentathlon while training with athletics and swimming or privately; Oranje handles the entries. Trials take place in February and September for selection to South African and interprovincial teams.

Who it is for:

Girls representing Oranje in modern pentathlon

Who can apply:

Participants represent the school and must compete in Oranje sports clothing.

How to act on it:

Train with athletics and swimming or privately, and use Oranje for the entry; the page gives no further entry steps.

The school makes an orchestra activity available to learners who play violin or cello. The orchestra rehearses on Friday mornings and participates in the arts competition and selected performances during the year.

Who it is for:

School learners who play violin or cello

Who can apply:

The document sets no condition.

Girls at the school can learn basic tennis skills, take part in practices and round-robin matches, and potentially be selected for teams that play league matches or the Grey Minitennis Tournament.

Who it is for:

Schoolgirls who want to play minitennis

Who can apply:

The girl must want to play minitennis and start in the first quarter.

How to act on it:

Start in the first quarter, attend the relevant school minitennis practices or physical-education periods, and use a nr. 23 minitennis racket and OMS sports clothing.

Learners can voluntarily take part in an English public-speaking activity where they express opinions on current issues, practise speaking before an audience and develop confidence. Parents write and practise the speeches, and outside assistance may be used.

Who it is for:

Learners in Grades 1–7, divided into Grades 1–3 and Grades 4–7

Who can apply:

The document sets no condition.

How to act on it:

Learners participate voluntarily. Parents write and practise the speeches; outside help may be used. The page does not state a registration method.