Clubs and Societies

Listed here are the cultural activites that are offered at Fairmont High School for 2010.

Interact

A society to provide assistance to the less privileged in our community and creating an awareness of the social problems plaguing our community.

July 2010 - Our Interact Society has received the Rotary INTERNATIONAL citation award – Fairmont has been recognized as an international award winning Interact!

Grapevine

A society for aspiring journalists and photographers to participate in the school newspaper.

Debating – already had a work shop at UCT

A society that not only focuses on debating issues but also on learning public speaking skills and building confidence, self-esteem and self-image.

Quiz

A society where participants take part in mind sport (as individuals or in teams).

Toastmasters

A society for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills.

Dancing – already launched a Ballroom competition with Fred Estaire

A society giving learners the opportunity to learn how to dance, improve coordination, rhythm, confidence and creativity.

Hospitality

A society where learners acquire the skills and knowledge of event planning, table etiquette, hosting, etc.

Photography

A society to provide students with the opportunity to take photographs, help students become comfortable behind their cameras and to guide students with their photography.

Green (The only thing that cannot be recycled is a waste of time)

A society to create awareness about energy saving, preserving natural resources (recycle/reduce/re-use), litter on school grounds, sustainable development (green buildings) and letting waste work for you.

Commerce Society

A society of like minded individuals who wish to grow in their understanding of accounting and other business related matters.

Choir – already had a workshop at DF Malan High School

A society enabling students to perform together, develop their singing abilities as individuals and as a group and to represent Fairmont in various settings.

M5

A society that encourages learners to live out their Christian faith, be an encouragement to one another and to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ at Fairmont and in the community.

JSE Investment Challenge

A society to introduce learners to the world of investing: trading, stock broking, JSE, interaction with business, etc.

Adventure

A society to provide learners with the opportunity to engage in various adventure events.

Film and Theatre Appreciation

A society where learners can attend and discuss various theatre productions and films.

Sound and Lighting

A society that creates a platform where learners can develop their talents and skills to the point where they are able to effectively facilitate and host functions along with providing a service to the school for their events, assemblies, etc.