Extra-mural Activities

Games and other less physical activities provide a very large portion of the social side of school life. They occupy healthily and profitably a part of the learner's leisure time and teach valuable lessons of give and take, called sportsmanship.  Indeed, sport may be regarded as a preparation for life.

 

For these reasons it is compulsory for all grade 8 to 10 pupils to take part in at least one summer and one winter sport. They are also encouraged to get involved in the cultural extramural programme.  Pupils in grades 11 and 12 are also required to participate in at least one extramural activity in each season. Participation is recognised for Life Orientation.  Pupils who are heavily committed to formal and organised activities such as dancing or surf-lifesaving may request to be excused from further participation at School.  A certificate outlining the nature and extent of the commitment must please be supplied.

 

Pupils who fail to honour their extramural commitments (e.g. practices or matches) without excusing themselves correctly will be given detention.

 

Subject to limitations imposed by time, numbers of interested learners and the availability of appropriate facilities and coaches, we offer the following games from which learners may choose:

 

SUMMER

 

Boys:  Athletics, cricket, water polo, swimming, tennis, basketball, fencing.

Girls:    Athletics, swimming, tennis, water polo, fencing, softball.

 

In addition, ALL learners are expected to take part in athletics during the first term.

 

Surf-Lifesaving is recognized.

 

WINTER

 

Boys:               Rugby, hockey, badminton, soccer, squash, cross-country, golf (selected

                        squad), soccer (squad) surfing (squad), fencing.

Girls:                Hockey, netball, badminton, soccer, squash, cross-country, fencing.

 

Equestrian disciplines are recognized.

 

Times: Click for the practice schedule.

 

Fish Hoek High School offers a variety of cultural activities, allowing those learners who are interested in areas other than sport to participate in the life of the school. The following clubs function throughout the year:

School Choir	Drama Club and Backstage	Debating
The Barb	Catering	Ensemble
Interact	AC18 / Students Christian Union	Toastmasters
Community Outreach	Craft	Art

 

Other clubs or societies may be established if learners show an interest in a specific field and it can be fitted into the general curriculum of the school. It must be noted that membership of some of these activities may be limited as selection is based on merit.