IN PICS: Colourful days learning while making key memories
Hillcrest High School learners wrapped up the year with skill-building lessons, fun activities and unforgettable moments.
WHILE educators complete essential administrative tasks, finalise end of year school reports and prepare classrooms for 2026, learners at Hillcrest High School (HHS) had a chance to make core memories, having fun and learning new skills along the way.
Front row: Andiswa Maphumulo, Melokuhle Dlamini and Hannah Greffrath.
“At the end of each year we provide a mix of educational and fun activities that not only keep the learners engaged but give them a chance to make special memories with their friends and educators in a more relaxed setting,” said Megan McLaughlin, the subject head of Life Orientation at HHS and co-ordinator of the end of year programme activities.
“We look for ways that we can extend learners, give them a chance to showcase their unique skills and build on friendships. There is a chance for everyone to shine, but also to just have fun.”
The Post Exam Programme for 2025 has included a wide range of activities, including lessons for learners in the FET phase (Grade 10-12) to get a head start on challenging material to be covered in subjects such as Physical Science, Mathematics, and Accounting.
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From puppy cuddles and an educational talk from local animal rescue Paw Prints, a Colour Run using non-toxic powder paint, karaoke and board games, to a challenging Quiz Master session and Bingo, the HHS Hunt and a hike to the Springside Nature Reserve, learners have spent the last two weeks working in teams, being challenged mentally, making new friends and having good old fashioned fun.
“The HHS Hunt has become a highlight on the programme,” said McLaughlin.
“Organised by the ever-enthusiastic Mr Bartholemew from the Drama Department, or Mr B as he has become known, learners were given a series of physical, mental and team-building challenges to test their skills. These included spelling bee style word challenges, human wheelbarrow races, shooting for netball hoops, guiding blindfolded teammates to draw their way out of a maze activity, deciphering word clues to find their next challenge and figuring out an escape room encounter to escape Mr Moore’s history classroom.”
The clues had groups of learners racing excitedly around the school campus, learning communication skills and how to work together as a team by utilising each other’s skillsets. The winning team of 10 was awarded a sweet treat and R100 gift vouchers generously donated by Rollatopia at the Watercrest Mall.
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