The social, cultural and educational context of the 21st century clearly demands new ways of thinking about creativity, arts and culture.
At Maragon Primary Olympus (grade 00 to 7) and the newly built Maragon High School Mooikloof (grade 8 to 12) they pride themselves of its tradition in supporting culture education.
In focusing on the holistic development of a child, Maragon offers their learners a wide variety of colourful and spectacular cultural activities, both in the formal and informal arena.
At both schools, from grade 000 to 12, the school boasts with winners in eisteddfods, extravagant drama productions, steadfast debating, public speaking and toastmasters as well as musical productions, choir, culture days and a wonderful grade 11 Europe Exchange programme.
Skills in stage management, sound and lighting are also nurtured in Maragon, not only through productions, but through many assemblies and school-related events.
The various informal productions, choirs performances and impromptu art festivals, play an integral part of Maragon’s school life.
“From a very early age the learners are learning about the sense of team building and excitement which accompanies these cultural activities, enhancing developing social skills,” says Philip Brand, principal of Maragon Primary Olympus.
In 2018, the High School will take their cultural programme to new heights with a brand new maker space that will allow the learners to gather, to create, invent, think, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials.
They are also excited with the announcement of their own hall equipped with the latest technology to further develop the skills of their learners on and off the stage.
“Maragon is preparing their learners for the future jobs of tomorrow, as well as preparing them to be social citizens. Thus we’re teaching them to be human beings who can enjoy the deeper forms of beauty,” says Chris Zaayman, principal of Maragon High School, Mooikloof.
