Monday, October 23, 2023

Term 4 is HERE!!

 Let us take a step back and see what has happened so far...




Grade 7 EMS group, using recycled materials to produce lovely outfits. 

Some of our glamorous gr 12 ladies at the Matric farewell

Jonah and Oliver looking smart at the farewell

Our grade 12 group, planting the traditional tree for 2023




Mud angels!

Time for a lekker bath!


Our beloved dam is overflowing and ready for our swimming sessions!

Auntie Maria & Auntie Johanna, our wonderfull kitchen ladies. 


Working on their cooking skills!


Thursday, May 4, 2023

Community projects, outside cooking and activities during Autumn days



Playing some boardgames!














The Protector. The boys and Mr Andrew Hofmeyr with one of the installations in the forest. 
The boys are involved with clearing alien vegetation, making and maintaining walking paths. 
Keeping the valley litter free and then also to enjoy a safe, family and dog friendly, natural environment to have healthy fun. 





Sunday braai, cooking outside is always a favourite. 

Heuningbos Hostel security team. 

Swimming with the dogs in the local forestry dam. The boys have the privilege to hike, swim and play here when the days are nice and warm. We have a rich outdoor life and enjoy spending time in our local environment. 
Part of the Hostel life, sharing a swim in the local dam with the hostel dogs. Boys and dogs!

Working with the community at Masbiekers Valley. 
Olyfkrans College has been involved in this wonderful for quite a few years. The valley is in the center. of Swellendam. Named after the slaves from Mozambique that found shelter there after being freed from slavery. Part of the project is to eradicate invasive plant species, rehabilitate the forest and reintroducing fynbos and indigenous trees.  During our planting day on the 1st of May, more than 200 trees and indigenous shrubs were planted. 




Working in the Masbiekers Valley. Here we are part of a Tree Planting on the 1st May. 
The boys are part of an environmental group that work in the valley on a regular basis. We plant indigenous trees, clear alien vegetation and build paths and recreation areas. 


 

Our beautiful mountains. Many hikes are undertaken throughout the year in our magnificent Langeberg Mountains. 

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Welcome 2023!

 The last few months have just been wild!  We have been busy with the Community Garden, we had the annual Swellendam Agricultural show, we had the SA Junior Tug of War Championship in Swellendam!

Here are some of the highlights: