Extra-Curricular
One might say that the secret to happiness is found alongside in this balanced approached to life. And at Pinnacle College Rynfield, we believe the secret to happiness at school is the opportunity to explore and participate in a variety of sporting and cultural activities which enhance the academic programme.
As such, Pinnacle College Rynfield makes it compulsory for our Students to participate in at least one sporting and/or cultural activity per Term.
House Teams & House Spirit
When you first enrol at Pinnacle Rynfield, you are allocated to one of our 3 Houses:
PHOENIX KRAKEN GRIFFIN
And from that point, what lies ahead in your school journey, are many years of passionate competitiveness and House camaraderie as you participate in the various sporting, cultural and academic House challenges.
PRE-PREPARATORY
EXTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES
These activities encompass a programme for both cultural and sport orientated pupils. Activities are provided to develop important muscle groups and enable the pupils to spend much needed time outside.
Cultural activities which encourage creativity and social skills, include art club, drama, baking and wildlife.
At Pinnacle College Rynfield Pre-Primary we offer a variety of interactive and enjoyable activities aimed at developing your child’s confidence, talents and interests.
PRIMARY SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS
- Mini-T-Ball
- Mini-Cricket
- Mini-Football
- Mini-Netball
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Football – Boys & Girls
- Field Hockey – Boys & Girls
- Netball & Fast 5 Netball
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country
- Tennis
- Cricket
The Grade 1s to Grade 3s participate in many friendly inter-school sporting events. The emphasis at this phase is truly on learning new sporting skills, new sporting disciplines and most importantly, enjoying yourself as you discover and enhance friendships through sport.
From Grade 4 to 7, our highly skilled Sports Staff begin to introduce our young sportsmen and sportswoman to more competitive sport. To this end, we participate in various Inter-School Leagues and also participate as a school in various Tournaments.
Children in Grade 7 who are too old to represent the school at the under/13 age-group are invited to join the under/14 teams in the High school. This ensures that they do not miss out on any participation time.
From Grade 8 to Grade 12 we welcome the influx of sporting talent as we enrol new Grade 8s and Grade 9s into the school. The depth of our teams grows, resulting in our teams being highly competitive in the various Leagues and Tournaments in which we participate.
Pinnacle College Rynfield is also the proud host of our own prestigious sporting tournaments. They include:
- The Pinnacle Rynfield Drapers Cup - Netball & Football Primary School Tournament
- The Pinnacle Cup - High School Netball & Football Tournament
PRIMARY SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
- Art Club
- Drama Club
- Marimba's
- Chess
- Robotics
- Public Speaking
- Song Group
- Debating
- Eisteddfod
TOURS & CAMPS
There is so much to be learnt beyond the classroom – whether it be alongside the banks of our Bullfrog Pan or standing beneath a waterfall enjoying a river study in Kaapschehoop, or being mesmerised by the magic of a live theatre performance at the Teatro - first hand seeing and experiencing completely enhances the learning.
We strive to enrich the Academic learning experience by taking the Students on various day trips, weekend and/or week long camps and excursions in the various subjects.
There are additional Leadership Experiences which the students get to go on through their schooling journey that not only develop their self-confidence and independence, but assist our Students with developing their natural leadership abilities.
THE EUROPEAN WONDER
Every second year we open up the most incredible opportunity to our High School Students to join “The European Wonder.” A two to three week tour through various countries in Europe and possibly even beyond…
In 2021 we will be travelling to Slovenia, Croatia & Italy in the June, July holiday. This tour is open to Students in Grade 8 to Grade 12 and is guaranteed to be a positively life changing experience.
(Subject to COVID19 traveling restrictions)
