Christel House South Africa

Attending the Youth in Action Expo

Last week, our Grade 9 and 11 students, accompanied by our Career Development Department, attended the Youth in Action Expo at the CTICC, giving them the opportunity to explore the many tertiary education, skills development and career pathways available to them.

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Celebrating our girls on the field

Our Girls Soccer Team is showing plenty of heart on the field this season!

The team recently celebrated an impressive 5–1 victory against Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard, as they continue to grow and develop under the guidance of High School teacher and coach Ms Carlyn Heuvel.

We’re proud of the progress our girls are making and, most importantly, love seeing them enjoying the game and growing together as a team.

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Before a child can learn, they first have to get to school

Every school day, Christel House South Africa transports 1,006 learners from 30 communities across the Cape Flats to our campus in Ottery. These daily journeys make it possible for our learners to access quality education, nutritious meals, healthcare, social support, and the opportunities they need to build brighter futures.

Behind every trip is a dedicated team of drivers and conductors who safely transport our learners to and from school.

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Thank you for supporting our learners and helping us keep opportunity moving.

Celebrating friendship and new possibilities for Simunye

This International Friendship Day, we're celebrating the incredible friendships formed through our Simunye Programme, where students from different schools come together to build meaningful connections, learn from one another, and broaden their perspectives.

This past weekend also marked the final Node 1 and Node 2 Simunye close-out event, with students reflecting on their journey together through visits to the Homecoming Centre, District Six Museum, and the Museum of Illusions.

Exciting things are also happening behind the scenes! The Simunye Programme is continuing to grow, with new conversations taking place around the future of Social Capital in education.

To read more about these exciting developments, see photos from the close-out event, and stay up to date with everything happening in the Simunye Programme, head over to our new page: https://www.facebook.com/ChristelHouseSouthAfrica

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Where creativity meets technology

During the school holidays, a group of our Grade 7 students had the exciting opportunity to participate in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sneaker Design Workshop, where they explored their creativity with technology and artificial intelligence.

The experience gave our students a glimpse into the future of design and innovation, and it's only the beginning! They'll soon put their new skills to the test in an upcoming sneaker design competition, with even more exciting coding opportunities on the horizon.

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67 Minutes. Countless Moments of Impact.

Today, our incredible donors and partners joined us at Christel House South Africa to celebrate Mandela Day through meaningful acts of service.

From preparing sandwiches for our neighbouring Freedom Park community to helping improve our school environment and spending time with our students and teachers, it was a day filled with generosity, teamwork, and purpose.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who gave their time, energy, and kindness to make a difference. Together, we honoured Madiba's legacy in a truly meaningful way.

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Become a monthly donor from just R100 a month.

For the next two weeks, you might hear a very special voice on Smile FM 90.4. Meet Indiphile, one of our incredible Grade 8 students who joined Christel House South Africa earlier this year. Her story represents the hope and potential of every child we serve.

At Christel House South Africa, we know that lasting change doesn't happen overnight. It takes years of trauma-informed education and holistic support (including nutritious meals, healthcare, transport, psychosocial services, and career guidance) to help our students break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures.

That's why we're inviting you to become a monthly donor. Just R100 a month can make a meaningful difference.

Ready to invest in a child's future? Visit our new and improved donate page and become a monthly donor today: https://sa.christelhouse.org/donate/

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Christel House students excel at the African Gaming Championship

Last week, 26 of our students proudly represented our school at the African Gaming Championship, competing against some of the top esports talent.

From reaching the quarterfinals to celebrating two learners finishing among the top 10 competitors in the EA FC 26 tournament, our students showcased exceptional skill, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

We're incredibly proud of everything they accomplished!

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Every act of kindness counts this Mandela Day

Today, South Africans across the country will honour Mandela Day by giving 67 minutes of their time to make a difference in their communities.

While our school won't be hosting our Mandela Day activities today due to the school holidays, we'll be celebrating on 24 July, when our students, staff, donors, and volunteers come together to give back and honour Madiba's legacy.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to make an impact today, we'd like to invite you to consider making a donation. While 67 minutes can change someone's day, your contribution can help change a child's future.

Your support helps provide children from under-resourced communities with quality education, nutritious meals, healthcare, social support, transport, and the opportunities they need to thrive.

Make your Mandela Day donation here: https://sa.christelhouse.org/donate/

Together, we can continue building brighter futures, one act of kindness at a time.

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Happy Mandela Day!