CAPE TOWN-Christel House South Africa (CHSA) held a special assembly honouring their top learners featuring inspirational success stories from their alumni at their school hall on Wednesday 12 November.
The school celebrated its milestone achievements for the year while looking forward to the future and highlighting plans to expand the reach of their school and incorporate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a constructive tool for their learners.
Katlego Dunjana with her certificate of achievement. On her left is chief academic officer at CHSA, Dr Ronald Fortune, junior school principal Carol Kriel and school principal Nasar Harris. PHOTOS: JADE PAGE 
Christel House South Africa (CHSA) held a special assembly honouring their top learners featuring inspirational success stories from their alumni at their school. 
Christel House South Africa (CHSA) junior choir entertaining the guests. 
Rosco Hendricks with his award. On his left is chief academic officer at CHSA,Dr Ronald Fortune, junior school principal Carol Kriel and school principal Nasar Harris 
CHSA CEO Adri Maris detailing the school’s future plans at the assembly 
Christel House South Africa (CHSA) junior learners performing a Hip Hop song.
Christel House South Africa is a no-fee, non-profit school based in Ottery and supports learners from disadvantaged communities, starting from Grade RR until age 18 and five years post matric.
Chief academic officer at the school Dr Ronald Fortune had the honours of highlighting and handing out the awards to the learners and staff who excelled during the year.
Teacher and coach Rosco Hendricks won the teacher award; he coaches the junior school learners.
“For the first time in 24 years, he led through his leadership and outstanding commitment to coaching of our junior school athletics team; he coached them to first place,” said junior school principal Carol Kriel.
The winner of the Christel award was Katlego Dunjana for setting examples in kindness, commitment and leadership.
Darren van Wyk was crowned the winner of the Lord Anthony St John award.
“This award honours a young athlete who embodies resilience, patience and a steadfast commitment to go all the way and complete the race, one hour, 49 minutes for 21 kilometres,” said school principal Nasar Harris.
On the day learners also entertained their guests with thrilling choir performances and a Hip Hop act.
“Our slogan, ‘From Classrooms to Life’, was beautifully woven throughout the event, capturing exactly what Christel House stands for. Every lesson, every performance, every story
shared reflected our goal to prepare (learners) not just for exams, but for life, confident, capable, and ready to make a difference.
“We’re filled with gratitude for our donors, sponsors, and supporters. To our incredible staff for your passion and dedication, our (learners) for shining so brightly, and our service providers and partners for your support, thank you for helping us create a truly extraordinary day,” read the school’s Instagram page.
