CULTURAL
Debating
Debating is a
cultural activity that allows pupils the opportunity to develop important
skills and so gain wit, flair and confidence.
C.B.C.
Boksburg is a member of the SACEE (South African Council for English
Education) debating league. In the past the team has been very successful, getting as far
as the finals. The enthusiasm and
dedication shown by those boys contributes positively to their cultural
development.
CBC
Boksburg Pipe-Band
There are
those within modern educational circles who strongly criticize tradition.
“Out with the old, and in with the new”, they say.
I am somewhat of a traditionalist myself and I would contend that there
are definitely some traditions well worth keeping – and, in the case of the
CBC pipe-band, those worth restoring.
There is surely nothing as enchanting as the distant sound of the
Scottish bagpipe echoing through the hallways of a school – uplifting,
inspiring and rejuvenating!
For years,
the CBC Boksburg Pipe-band was a force to be reckoned with in the piping
fraternity. Sadly, in the
early nineties, the band was disbanded – a huge loss to the College.
In April,
2001, it was decided to make an attempt to resurrect the band.
With the generous assistance of Mr. Gerard Knobel (piping tutor), and
Mr. Francios Badenhorst (drumming tutor), we have been working very hard ever
since, to produce a band.
In 2005, our own pipe band lead the procession out of the grounds
during the Valedictory Ceremony.
By: Mr. Neil
Askham (Band Master)
YEAR
10 SPEAKERS COURSE
Effective
communication plays a key role in achieving ones goals in life and as such it
is important that students are given the opportunity to learn and practice
these skills. To this end all Year 10 students will participate in a
Communication and Leadership course, which takes place over an 8 week period.
The
course is part of the Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership
Program which is recognised world wide for its high standards and
professionalism.
The course
culminates in a Dinner Evening for the Parents where they will see and hear
the boys put into practice the skills learnt in Impromptu Speaking, Prepared
Speaking, Chairing of a Meeting and Evaluations.
CHESS
Chess has been introduced as a Social Cultural activity.
