Elkanah House

𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑯𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅-𝑼𝒑 𝒗𝒔 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚

A busy afternoon of hockey saw our Prep School teams show great determination, teamwork and Elkanah spirit against Milnerton Primary.

𝑼𝟏𝟑
Our U13 boys secured a strong 1–0 win, while the U13A girls fought hard in a 2–0 loss.
Players of the Match: James Outhwaite and Astrid Saul

𝑼𝟏𝟏
The U11A boys earned a competitive 2–2 draw, while our U11 girls and U11B boys showed perseverance in tough fixtures.
Players of the Match: Sebastian Laing, Sophia Jacobs, Alisha Nell and Elijah Kretzen

𝑼𝟏𝟎
A standout age group, with both U10 girls’ teams winning their matches. The U10B boys drew 1–1, and the U10A boys worked hard in a 4–1 loss.
Players of the Match: Luca Ligthart, Inam Vanda, Aiden Jackson and Josh Bezuidenhout

𝑼𝟗
The U9B boys claimed exciting 3–2 win, while the other U9 teams showed courage and determination in challenging matches.
Players of the Match: Zion Aluta, Adam Rosenstein, McKenzie Daniels and Keera Forbay

Well done to all our students on their effort, sportsmanship and commitment on the field.

𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏!

Our Grade 4 students had great fun consolidating their understanding of decimals through a series of hands-on rotational learning activities. Moving between stations, they practised adding, subtracting, converting, sequencing, measuring and rounding decimals in a variety of engaging ways.

A highlight of the lesson was seeing peer teaching in action. As students explained their thinking, shared strategies and supported one another through tricky questions, they deepened their own understanding while helping their classmates grow in confidence.

Our High School Debating Team has been busy once again.

Last week, our students competed in Round 5 of the National Debating League, where one of our Senior Teams delivered a strong performance in a challenging debate on employment opportunities for illegal immigrants in South Africa.

Special mention goes to Anna Jacobs, Nikilita Jezile and Alubonile Mgangxela for their excellent contributions. Congratulations to Nikilita, who was awarded Best Speaker for the fifth time this season — a fantastic achievement.

Next week, our teams will compete at Edgemead High School in the final round before the quarter-finalists are announced.

Our debaters also enjoyed connecting with the Oakhill Team during Derby Day, where our junior debaters had the opportunity to take to the podium. Congratulations to Blake Levinson and Nikkita Johnson, who were named Best Speakers.

Well done to all our debaters.

This term, our Grade 8 students visited Ysterplaat Primary School as part of a much-loved English curriculum project that has been a treasured Elkanah House tradition for over 10 years.

Each Grade 8 student is paired with a Grade 2 “buddy” from Ysterplaat, taking time to get to know them before writing and illustrating a personalised story in which their buddy becomes the central character. The joy on the Grade 2 students’ faces when they receive a book created especially for them is always deeply moving.

This meaningful project reflects the heart of Loving Beyond Self, using creativity, connection and compassion to bring joy to others.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Imra Adam (Grade 9) and Xuqi Liang (Grade 11), who were both awarded Gold Medals at the annual University of Cape Town Mathematics Competition Prize-Giving.

This prestigious competition, brought together talented young mathematicians from schools across the Western Cape, making their success all the more remarkable.

A special congratulations to Imra, whose achievement was truly exceptional. He secured first place in the third and final round of the competition, earning a perfect score of 100%.

Imra and Xuqi, your dedication, perseverance and mathematical excellence are an inspiration. We are immensely proud of you and celebrate this wonderful achievement with you.

The Grade 000 Alligators and Hippos at our Sunningdale campus have been exploring the concept of fast and slow through a variety of fun and interactive activities. One of their favourites was making their very own watches with clock faces.

As they created their watches, the children were developing a range of important skills, including:

𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 - recognising and identifying the numbers on a clock.
𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 - discovering how clocks help us measure time.
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 - cutting, colouring and assembling their watches.
𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐄𝐲𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - carefully placing and attaching the clock hands.
𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - completing each step in sequence.
𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 - decorating and personalising their watches.
𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - using new vocabulary such as fast, slow, before, after and clock.

There was lots of talking, creating, wondering and learning as we explored these ideas together through play.

Every great show comes to life through the dedication, hard work and support of many hands behind the scenes. From the early planning and preparation to the final applause, every contribution has played a meaningful role in creating a truly memorable experience.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make the Blouberg Campus Production "The Magic Within" possible. To our parent set builders, costume makers, make-up artists, ushers, café helpers, classroom helpers and backstage assistants, we salute you. A special thank you also goes to our High School students, who stepped up after a full school day to assist in classrooms and backstage.

Elkanah House community, you are truly one of a kind.

Our Grade 1 students at the Sunningdale Campus have been exploring their Shopping Unit of Inquiry through the world of South African rands and cents.

Through real-life experiences in their classroom shop, students have been recognising coins and notes, counting money, making simple purchases and solving everyday problems using their growing understanding of money.

Along the way, they have been talking, questioning and sharing ideas as they reflected on the inquiry question: “Can money buy happiness?” Their thoughtful and often insightful perspectives have made for rich and meaningful classroom conversations.

Happy Women’s Day to the remarkable women of the Elkanah House community.

Today, we honour the strength, resilience, compassion and achievements of women everywhere. Your dedication to growth, service and making a meaningful difference in the world continues to inspire those around you.

May we continue to encourage, uplift and empower one another .. Happy Women’s Day!

𝐎𝐀𝐊𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The inaugural Derby Day between Elkanah House and , held last weekend, marked the beginning of what promises to become a proud annual tradition. As the first time hosting Oakhill, it was a privilege to welcome their students, staff, coaches and supporters to our campuses for two days of spirited competition and connection.

𝑺𝑶𝑪𝑪𝑬𝑹
U12A Boys vs Oakhill U13B
Result: 4–1 win
Player of the Match: Caleb Swanepoel

U13A Boys
Result: 4–1 win
Man of the Match: Liam

U15B Boys
Result: 2–0 win
Man of the Match: Caldo

U15 Boys
Result: 4–0 win
Man of the Match: Lesedi Moejane

U16 Girls
Result: 5–0 loss
Player of the Match: Esther Omocoro

First Team Girls
Result: 2–0 win
Player of the Match: Kayla dos Santos

First Team Boys
Result: 3–1 win
Man of the Match: Esothando Mbophane

𝑵𝑬𝑻𝑩𝑨𝑳𝑳
U13A
Result: Draw
Player of the Match: Saskia Gilligan

U13B
The team gave their best in a determined performance.
Player of the Match: Chelsea OReilly

U14A
Result: 30–10 win
Player of the Match: Isla Joannides

U14B
Result: 28–3 loss
Player of the Match: Emily

U16A
Result: 32–4 win
Player of the Match: Rejoice Mgbojikwe

U16B
Result: 20–3 loss

U19A
Result: 44–9 win
Player of the Match: Grace Kasenya

𝑯𝑶𝑪𝑲𝑬𝒀
U13B Girls
Result: 5–0 loss
Player of the Match: Lea Kervarrec

U13A Girls
Result: 3–1 loss
Player of the Match: Karen Machumi

U14 Girls
Result: 6–0 loss
Player of the Match: Olivia Szabo

U14 Boys
Result: 1–0 loss
Player of the Match: Jake Evans

U19A Girls
Result: 1–1 draw
Player of the Match: Mackenzie Kingon

U19 Boys
Result: 1–0 loss
Player of the Match: Adam Linders

We look forward to many more exciting encounters between Elkanah House and Oakhill in the years to come.