Christel House

CHEP HELPS US GO GREEN WITH NEW SOLAR POWER SYSTEM

Our school has received a generous donation of a new solar power system by CHEP, a leading international supply chain solutions company. The purpose of the photovoltaic solar system, which includes 110 solar panels, is to reduce our school’s carbon footprint, to save on electricity costs and to provide back-up power during load-shedding.

LEARNING TOGETHER, BRIDGING THE WEALTH GAP

Students from four different schools across the wealth spectrum came together at Christel House South Africa (CHSA) for a fun-filled Derby Day. Twenty Grade 6 students from each school enjoyed ice breaker games, deep conversations, exercises and an exciting go-kart race that allowed students to interact and bond with each other. “Our intention is to bring students from all walks of life together,” says CHSA Junior School Principal Carol Kriel.
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BRING BUCKETS OF HOPE TO FAMILIES IN NEED THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Help fill tummies and put smiles on our students’ faces this December holiday by sponsoring Buckets of Hope, filled with non-perishable goods and a few extra treats. Help bring relief to our students and their families this festive season. Each bucket costs R200 and our aim is to distribute 400 buckets before the holiday break of 15 December.

VIRTUAL SPECIAL ASSEMBLY 2020

Our school hosted our annual Special Assembly event on Wednesday, 11 November to thank our donors for their support throughout the year. This year, the spirited event was streamed virtually on Facebook Live, with more than 150 of the school’s donors, students, partners and staff members watching the blockbuster show.

Our two talented young MC’s, Alutha (Gr 7) and Tiyara (Gr 9) lead the event, we shared shared candid reflections on how our school navigated a challenging year, we paid tribute to our beloved founder and we shared our exciting plans for 2021. The event also featured electrifying musical performances by our students and alumni and included a special appearance by South African musical icon, Vicky Sampson.

CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF CHRISTEL DEHAAN THROUGH ART

Our school’s beloved founder, the late Christel DeHaan would have celebrated her 78th birthday on 20 October 2020. Every year, all the Christel House institutions around the world celebrate Christel’s birthday on what is known as ‘Founder’s Day’. To honour her, our school commissioned a special painting by one of our talented alumni, Toy-Yiebah Cupido and unveiled it at a small ceremony at our school.

Toy-Yieba shares Ms. Christel’s love for art and passion for introducing art to children from underprivileged communities.

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