Lambda, Newton's Chamber Choir, was one of the performing choirs at Westering High's annual Voce Volante Choir Festival. Other performing choirs included, amongst others, the Eastern Cape Youth Choir, the NMU Choir and the Eastern Cape Junior Children's Choir. It was a wonderful festival of outstanding performances and and extremely [...]
The InterAct organised a trip for disabled children and escorted them to Homeleigh Farms. The children were very excited and the InterAct members were inspired by the way they appreciated such a simple gesture. At first they roamed the farm where they were able to feed [...]
On the 3rd of May the staff enjoyed the Principal's birthday celebration. Although his birthday is only on the 4th, it could not be celebrated at school as it falls on a Saturday. Mr. Johan Steynberg, Vice-Principal, thanked mr. van Brouwershaven for his leadership and wished him a happy birthday. [...]
For World Down Syndrome Awareness Day on the 21st of March, the teachers at Newton dressed up with mismatched socks in support of Down Syndrome awareness. A campaign was also launched to raise funds for the Port Elizabeth Down Syndrome Association (PEDSA). Our passionate, empathic staff made the [...]
The Land Service members of both Strelitzia High and Newton Tech took part in a beach clean-up at Bluewater Bay on the 26th of April. They have a positive influence on the environment by attempting to establish and sustain awareness of environmental issues. As a group [...]
The academic dinner is the annual prestige event of the top ten achievers hosted by the school as a reward for those students that excel academically. The guests of honour - the learners and their parents - were welcomed by mrs. Hanria Zeelie. Following were the [...]
