Societies
Animation
Teacher in Charge:Ms Bosch
Meeting Time:Tuesdays: 2:35 - 3:30
Venue:Room 83
Dancing
Teacher in Charge:Ms La Cock
ChairpersonAmi Heine
Meeting Time:Wednesdays 14:35 - 15:30
Venue:Hall/Hall foyer;
Move to the beat! Learn how to dance, improve co-ordination, rhythm, confidence and creativity. Take part in the annual production and any musical productions at school
E-Sport
Teacher in Charge:A Uys
Meeting Time:Fridays: 14:45 - 17:00
Venue:ITA
Fairmont Environmental Association
Teacher in Charge:Ms Matthee
Meeting Time:Wednesday 2nd Break Learners have a choice of attending an activity on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.
Venue:Room 20
The F.E.A. consists of learners who wish to engage in environmental activities which uplift society within the Fairmont Family and learners who wish to be part of the Land Service and would also like to participate in environmental activities outside of Fairmont High School.
Hospitality
Teacher in Charge:Mrs Campbell
Teacher in Charge:Mrs Taylor
ChairpersonHayee Sangsuvan and Grade 9 committee
Meeting Time:Tuesday 14:35 - 15:30 / Catering functions
Venue:Room 9
Go on excursions Practice cooking skills Participate in fun competitions Learn about meal planning and preparation Involvement in catering and event co-ordination Come find out more about being the hospitality industry
Interact
Teacher in Charge:Ms Matthee
ChairpersonJessica Davies
Meeting Time:Exec Meeting: Mondays 07:10 Cold room General Meeting: Monday second break hall Outings: Tuesdays 14:45 – 17:00 Friday afternoons/Saturdays where applicable.
Venue:Hall
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Interact is an international club linked to the Rotary International. Interactors lend a helping hand wherever we can. We focus on assisting the less privileged in our communities and we also create an awareness of the social problems they face.
JSE Investment
Teacher in Charge:Mr Veldman
ChairpersonMichael-John van Niekerk
Meeting Time:Tuesday 14:35 - 15:30
Venue:Room 89
The JSE society has been very active this year. The committee has been organizing a number of activities and interactive challenges for learners of the society to participate in every Tuesday afternoon.
Leadership
Teacher in Charge:Ms Solomons
ChairpersonMichael Howard
Meeting Time:Tuesday 14:35 - 15:30
Venue:Room 102
Developing learner leadership skills and styles
Literary
Teacher in Charge:Ms Kerri Jones
ChairpersonEric Larsen
Meeting Time:Tuesday 14:35 - 15:30
Venue:Room 83
English literature with a focus on poetry and current and classic literature. The society hosts an annual poetry evening at the beginning of the third term, which is a highlight for the society.
M5
Teacher in Charge:Ms Du Toit
Teacher in Charge:Ms Eley
ChairpersonZaan Parsons
Meeting Time:Wednesday Second Break
Venue:Room 95
Christian Praise and worship
Photography Club
Teacher in Charge:Ms Hofmeyr
Meeting Time:Tuesday 14:35 - 15:30
The photography club of Fairmont High School is a society that not only involves creative thinking and artistic representations, but also a whole lot of fun and new experiences and activities to explore using only simple things: light, colours, speed and a camera, of course.
Photography Service
Teacher in Charge:Ms Visser
ChairpersonClaire Ekron
This club is a service to the school and covers sport and major events at the school.
Public Speaking
Teacher in Charge:Ms Piek
Teacher in Charge:Ms Fouche
ChairpersonJoshua Sampson
Meeting Time:Tuesday 14:35 - 15:30 / Monday evening debates
Venue:Room 82 / Library
Oratory Skills, Rotary Club, Debating Competition and Toastmasters. If students wish to be part of the Debate Team, they need to be members of the Public Speaking Society.
Science Club
Teacher in Charge:MrZeilinga
Teacher in Charge:Ms Visage
ChairpersonEmeline Jooste
Meeting Time:Monday 14:35 - 15:30 (Tues)
Venue:Lab 29
Taking the sciences out of class
Societies 2017
Teacher in Charge:Mrs Vermeulen
Sound & Lighting
Teacher in Charge:Mr Basson
ChairpersonJoshua Griffen
Meeting Time:Thursdays briefly / Duty allocations
Venue:Sound Room
Technical assistance for productions and functions
Stage Fright Productions
Teacher in Charge:Ms Claassen
ChairpersonLiam Cockroft & Kayla Gordon-Hogg
Meeting Time:Tuesday
Venue:Prefab 9
New Society starting in 2016. Our goal is to produce film, whether in the form of a scene or a movie.
The Grapevine
Teacher in Charge:Ms Matthee
Teacher in Charge:Mrs Neethling
ChairpersonEmily Beukes
Meeting Time:Tuesdays @ 2nd Breaks
Venue:Prefab 4
Read all about it! Join the team who produces the school newspaper. Aspiring young journalists and photographers required.
Wildlife
Teacher in Charge:Ms Visage
ChairpersonKaityn Bedford
Meeting Time:Tuesday 14:35 - 15:30/ 14:25 – 17:30 (every second week)
Venue:L15/Two Oceans Aquarium
Wildlife study and photography
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About Us
Our story begins in 1973, when the Provincial Admininstration of the Cape Province decided on the establishment of the school, read more...
Our Mission
We of Fairmont strive for excellence by seeking opportunities for all to realise their unique potential through self-discipline in a trusting, enjoyable and caring atmosphere of mutual respect
