Cowan House Prep School

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞

We are thrilled to announce that Cowan House will be breaking ground on our brand new, full field astro turf in the coming month.

This incredible development marks a major step forward for our school, creating a modern, multi purpose facility that will significantly enhance opportunities for both our boys and girls. With increased access to high quality practice space, our players will be able to train more effectively, develop their skills, and enjoy the game even more.
But that’s not all! This new astro will also allow us to expand our festival and tournament offerings, welcoming even more schools and teams to Cowan House for memorable sporting events.

We are incredibly excited about what this means for our community and cannot wait to see the first turf laid and the future matches played on it.

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬

Cowan House recently celebrated an outstanding Speech and Drama Festival, with pupils showcasing impressive confidence, creativity and communication skills.

From 482 entries, pupils achieved 171 A symbols and 153 A+ symbols—an excellent reflection of their hard work, enthusiasm and strong staff support.

Special mention goes to pupils achieving three or more A/A+ symbols, including Camilla Haynes and Donna Beth Williams (3 A+ each), Chumile Mvulane (5 A), Georgia Armour (3 A+ and 1 A).
Jack Burger, Kaela Clarke, Liam Seele (Grade 7) each earning a combination of A+ and A symbols across multiple entries, and Yandisa Mnguni (1 A+ and 4 A).

We are also proud that several pupils have been selected for the SADASA Primary School Showcase 2026, including Jedi Van der Linde, James Wijnberg, Ruby Haynes, Camilla Haynes, Donna-Beth Williams, Thandolwethu Moniwa, Aiden Els, Georgia Armour and Hugh Fraser.

These results, along with many others across the school, highlight the depth of talent and commitment within our Speech and Drama programme. The festival continues to play an important role in developing confident communicators, and we are incredibly proud of the high standard achieved this year.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬!

Andrew O and Nehemiah K were drafted in early May for the inaugural Tuskers Junior League, competing across Pietermaritzburg.

Under the guidance of familiar face, Mr Nikhil Sewbran, the team achieved an incredible 8 consecutive wins and went on to clinch a thrilling final at the Pietermaritzburg Oval. Both boys played key roles throughout the tournament.

Meanwhile, Julio DJ, Josh B and Rorke F took part in the Annual XPL at Merchiston Prep over the first two weekends of June, also coached by Mr Sewbran. After 8 tough round-robin matches, they advanced to the semi finals and then powered through to win the final - securing the title for the first time in their age group!

A fantastic all round effort from all the boys (and their coach) with bat, ball, and in the field. Well done.

Thank you to our friends at Pegasus Publishing.

School Focus: Cowan House - Pegasus Publishing Cowan House is an independent, co-educational preparatory school for boys and girls from Grade RRR to Grade 7. Conveniently nestled in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, our school offers boys and girls the space and opportunity to explore as children, excel as pupils, and grow into well-rounded indivi...

𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 - 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

We are incredibly proud of all of our artists who submitted pieces as part of the Royal Honey Festival Arts & Crafts competition for schools. Our Art teacher, Mrs Robyn Williams, visited the festival today and received a certificate, naming Cowan House as the overall schools winner, based on a points system.

We would like to acknowledge the following boys and girls who placed in their respective categories. Also noteworthy is that Cowan House placed in every category in which we entered.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐑
1st Place: Mila vdW

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟑
1st Place: Max S
2nd Place: Elizabeth B
3rd Place: Melusi M

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟓
1st Place: Tay T
2nd Place: Mya T
3rd Place: Chiara D
4th Place: Stella A

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟔
1st Place - Amory W
2nd Place - Donna-Beth W

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟕
2nd Place: Benjamin B

Well done to all of our boys and girls who showcased the creativity and talent of our Cowan House Art curriculum, under the guidance of Mrs Williams.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐑 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬.

Our Grade RR children had the most delightful time on their very first off campus adventure to the Botanical Gardens last week.

As part of their learning about the seasons, they explored the gardens under crisp winter skies. The children enthusiastically searched for the biggest tree they could find, collected a variety of interesting leaves and admired the beautiful red hot pokers in bloom.

How fortunate that we have such a natural treasure right on our doorstep. It offers our little learners endless opportunities for exploration, discovery, and hands on learning in the most wonderful setting. A memorable day filled with curiosity and joy!

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Today, we remember the courage and sacrifice of the young people of 16 June 1976, whose voices helped shape the future of our country. Their bravery reminds us of the power of youth to inspire change.

May we continue to encourage our children to speak up, stand strong, and make a positive difference in our country and in our world.

"Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future." - Nelson Mandela

"𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐔𝐩" 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

This year, we were proud to showcase a talented group of Grade 6 and 7 pupils, who took to the stage with confidence, creativity, and courage. Each participant brought something truly unique, with monologue selections as varied and diverse as the performers themselves, ranging from heartfelt and thought provoking pieces to moments filled with humour and energy.

Winners for the evening were as follows:

Grade 6
1st Place - Camilla H
2nd Place - Donna-Beth W
3rd Place - Mark B

Grade 7
1st Place - Hugh F
2nd Place - Georgia A
3rd Place - Nathaniam K

We are incredibly proud of every pupil who participated, stepped out of their comfort zone and shared their talent so boldly.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐑𝐑 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Our Grade RRR boys and girls enjoyed a special “Stay, Play and Connect” event with their parents and guardians. Despite the chilly weather, nothing could dampen the joy and excitement as families came together to enjoy meaningful activities and create special memories with their children. Thank you to all of our invited guests for joining us.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲

Last Friday, Cowan House played host to more than 600 runners at the Inter Schools Cross Country event. Preparation and planning for these events is extensive but what a privilege to share our beautiful Cross Country course with our visitors.

Congratulations to all of the runners who participated and in particular, our Cowan House boys and girls for achieving some excellent results.