Fairmont High School

We’re thrilled to celebrate Ndalo Dolweni on his selection to the DHL Western Province U16 XV team!

Ndalo will be playing at the 2025 FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week, showcasing his talent, grit, and determination on a national field.

The entire Fairmont High School community is behind you, Ndalo, go make us proud! 💚

Our talented Grade 12 Visual Art students had the exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in South Africa’s rich artistic heritage during their visit to the prestigious Iziko South African National Gallery (SANG). Nestled in the heart of Cape Town’s Company’s Garden, this iconic museum offered our learners a powerful visual feast of contemporary and historical art from across the continent and beyond.

The visit formed a valuable part of their visual art curriculum, allowing students to engage firsthand with the diverse styles, techniques, and themes explored by celebrated artists. From thought-provoking mixed-media installations to timeless works rooted in traditional methods, the gallery offered a dynamic and deeply reflective experience. Students were particularly captivated by pieces that explored identity and culture, narratives that echo the themes in their own matric practical portfolios.

The grade 11 students went on their excursion around the Cape Peninsula. We started our trip on the Atlantic Seaboard and headed out towards Hout Bay.

They experienced first hand how intervention against rockfalls are done and the amazing engineering that makes Chapman’s Peak known as one of the most iconic and scenic coastal journeys.

We also experienced the Boulder’s Beach Penguin Colony where they saw Geomorphology and the link between Paarl Rock and the Boulders where penguins roam.

After Simon’s Town, we drove past the iconic Muizenberg and the updated seafront.

A beautiful day spent out in nature! 💚

A big thank you to for hosting some of our matric students and offering them a glimpse into the world of creative thinking, marketing, and design.

Your campus is a hub of innovation and inspiration, and we’re so grateful our students had the chance to experience the energy, insight, and opportunities you provide 💚

We understand that not everyone who loved and admired Mr Erasmus can be with us in person to celebrate his life. We invite you to join us in honouring his memory by watching the live memorial service on Monday, 16 June 2025 at 11am, via the link below. May this be a space of remembrance, gratitude, and love.
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The memorial service for Mr. Leon Erasmus Honouring the life of Leon Marius Erasmus, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and Headmaster of Fairmont High School. Service to begin at 11:...

In Loving Memory of Mr. Leon Erasmus
Headmaster of Fairmont High School.

We invite you to join us in honoring the life and legacy of Mr. Leon Erasmus, whose dedication and leadership profoundly shaped the Fairmont High School community.

A Celebration of Life will be held on:
Monday, 16 June 2025
11:00 AM
at Fairmont High School, Clive Wigg Hall.

Light refreshments will be served following the service.

Due to limited seating, we kindly request that attendance be reserved for family, friends, WCED officials, Headmasters and Deputies of surrounding schools, and current Fairmont seniors, alumni, and their parents.

Please RSVP by friday, 13 June, for catering purposes - https://forms.gle/N3sehjSyykiz8Qhk7
Learner Dress Code: Full Winter School Uniform

Your presence will be deeply appreciated as we gather to pay tribute to a remarkable educator, leader, and friend.

Dear Fairmont High School Community,

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Headmaster, Mr. Leon Erasmus.

Mr. Erasmus was a man of immense strength, integrity, and honour. He led our school with unwavering dedication and a deep sense of purpose, showing us - his family, our staff, students, and the wider community - what it truly means to fight. Fight for others. Fight for good. Fight for progress. And above all, fight to live.

Today, we mourn the loss of a remarkable leader and human being. But more than that, we celebrate a life that left a lasting mark on each of us. His legacy of courage, compassion, and excellence will continue to inspire Fairmont for years to come.

While our hearts are saddened, we are deeply grateful to have had Mr. Erasmus lead us all. He was not only at the helm of our school; he was at the heart of it. His legacy will live on in the values he upheld and the lives he touched, his guidance, vision, and spirit will forever remain part of our fabric.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, daughters, son-in-law, grandson, mother and all loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We will share details of the celebration of his life, in due course.

With respect and remembrance,

Fairmont High School

Exciting games played between Fairmont High School and Somerset College!

Rugby vs Somerset College:

u14 lost 7 - 12
u15 won 36 - 0
u16 won 12 - 7
1st XV won 32 - 31

Throwback to last week:
Our English Department went out of their way to support the Matrics as they tackled Paper 2.

In their English lessons, our students explored how the novel ‘Life of Pi’ uses the colour orange as a symbol of hope. The tiger, Richard Parker, ultimately ensured Pi’s survival.

As English teachers, we sent our Matrics buckets of ‘hope’ that day - helping them survive and thrive in their mission to achieve top marks.

Well done, Matrics. We 🧡 you!

We are incredibly proud of Kian Malan (Grade 8) for his outstanding achievements at the Stellenbosch Eisteddfod!

He wowed the judges with a captivating modern piece, earning a Gold Plus, and delivered a beautiful performance in the Romantic Category on Saxophone, receiving a well-deserved Cum Laude.

Well done, Kian, your talent and dedication continue to inspire us all!

Our Rugby teams put on a SHOW against Parklands College. Well done boys!

Rugby vs Parklands College:

u14 won 40 - 10
u15 won 26 - 14
u16 won 20 - 14
u19B won 20 - 7
1st XV won 74 - 7