Extra Mural Activities

Our Radikale Redenaars program is a standout feature of our Afrikaans Department. This public speaking initiative prepares students for national competitions, where our Eagles have consistently excelled.

• Interne Redenaars Competition: A highlight of our school calendar, where students deliver thought-provoking speeches.
• National Recognition: Our students frequently secure top positions in national public speaking competitions.

Exclusively offered to Grade 10 students, our Toastmasters Speechcraft and Leadership Course is designed to develop essential skills in public speaking, leadership, and confidence.

• 8-Week Course: Practical training in speech delivery, leadership, and communication.
• Gala Evening: A grand finale where students showcase their skills to an audience.

At Maragon Mooikloof, we honor the legacy of William Shakespeare with our annual Shakespeare Day celebration. Students prepare and perform Shakespearean monologues, embodying the iconic characters of his plays.

• Student Performances: Bringing Shakespeare's timeless works to life.
• Creative Costumes: Students embrace the era with authentic Shakespearean attire.

Diversity is at the heart of our community. Our Diversity Day celebration is a vibrant showcase of global cultures, where students explore and present different cultural traditions.

• Cultural Research and Presentations: Each class explores a unique culture.
• Cultural Dress and Cuisine: Students dress up and prepare traditional dishes.
• Performances and Skits: A showcase of the richness of global diversity.

Our Literature Club at Maragon Mooikloof is an interactive and engaging space for book lovers and aspiring writers. More than just a discussion group, our Lit Club encourages students to explore the world of literary arts in creative and enjoyable ways:

• Book Bingo: A fun, competitive way to explore new reads.
• Poetry Discussions: Analyze and appreciate the beauty of language.
• Novel-and-Film Inspired 30 Seconds: A creative twist on a classic game.

By participating in the Lit Club, students develop critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills.

The Chess Club at Maragon Mooikloof teaches students that life is like a game of chess—every move matters. Guided by the philosophy of Edwin Tan, "Life is like a game of chess - I cannot undo my moves, but I can make the next step better," our Chess Club helps students:

• Develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Improve focus, patience, and decision-making abilities.
• Participate in friendly matches and inter-school competitions.

In our Charity Club at Maragon Mooikloof, students embrace the spirit of giving back to the community. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's words, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” our members:

• Collaborate with the Pretoria JCC to identify community needs.
• Organize donation drives, outreach projects, and awareness campaigns.
• Develop empathy, leadership, and social responsibility.

The Gaming Club at Maragon Mooikloof offers a unique blend of fun, competition, and digital skills. Students can explore various video games, enhance their reflexes, and build teamwork skills:

• Competitive Gaming League: Compete against other schools in a secure online environment.
• Friendly Competitions: Engage with peers in a supportive space.
• Digital Literacy: Learn about game strategy and digital ethics.

Known as the Eagle Paparazzi, our Photography Club at Maragon Mooikloof allows students to unleash their creativity and develop technical skills. Members are responsible for capturing the best moments of school life, including:

• Sports Events and Matches
• School Activities and Celebrations
• Creative Photography Projects
• Students learn the fundamentals of photography, including composition, lighting, and editing.

At Maragon Mooikloof, we believe that change starts with us. Our Recycling Club encourages students to protect the environment through sustainable practices:

• Eco-Brick Making: Repurposing plastic waste to create eco-friendly building blocks.
• Partnerships with Environmental Organisations: Collaborating to support sustainable initiatives.
• Awareness Campaigns: Promoting the importance of reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Our Drama Club at Maragon Mooikloof is the perfect platform for aspiring actors and performers. Guided by the philosophy that "The world is our stage," students have the opportunity to:

• Participate in Drama Games during REC Time on Fridays.
• Audition for and perform in our annual school production.
• Build confidence, public speaking, and creative expression skills.

Once a year we have two days of school on one day, continuing into the evening. The evening ends with spirit-building as a lead-up to our Inter-High swimming and athletics events.

The Student Council runs the competition between the two sport houses, Scato and Argento. Each house has its specific logo, traditions and culture with healthy competition maintained during the year.

The following inter-house competitions take place annually:

• Code Red (blood donations) – done 4 x a year
• Inter-house plays – 2nd term 
• Athletics & swimming –  1st term
• Winter sport – 1st term and 2nd term
• Kicking off Summer day – 4th term

An annual outreach is arranged for each grade, where students get the opportunity to live out their Christianity by reflecting our values of: Knowing God, Loving People and Impacting the Future. 

In 2016, we identified a need at Pure Hope School. Most of the parents of the Pure Hope School cannot understand English and therefore are unable to help their children study.

We decided to give our students a chance to help the Grade 4s at Pure Hope School to study for their June and November exams. The students enjoyed it immensely and we are considering to continue with this act of kindness in the years to come.

As a sign of our gratitude to the pointsman close to our school, students take food to the pointsman every morning, and when possible, pray with him. At Maragon Mooikloof, we believe in loving people and we show our passion through this act of kindness. 

Annually Grade 9 – 11 students embark on an outreach to an African Country. This two-week life-changing outreach, stretches through various countries. The heart of the outreach is to support existing ministries/outreaches to empower and equip the missionaries to continue their good work. This journey is not only for students to reach out to others, but to spend time introspecting and practicing the fruits of the spirit such as gratitude and thankfulness. 

The demands on a lifestyle of integrity are increasing daily. The ethos behind our Christ-centred Lifestyle Programme is to equip students with knowledge, wisdom and godliness. A Christ-centred lifestyle can thus be reflected in their characters, leaving room for the Holy Spirit to facilitate a revelation of their identity and authority in Jesus Christ. We host individual Worldview days that are relevant to real-life situations for each grade.

The High School Leadership Development Programme is a 3-year training programme for Grades 10 to 12. The focus of the programme is to cultivate a holistic awareness of what leadership is, based on three different, yet complementary approaches:

• Worldview

• Authentic Leadership

• Eternal, Internal and External Realities

Our values, Knowing God, Loving people and Impacting our future, are evident throughout the three year programme. In our ever-changing world, we need to raise and equip the leaders of the future.

Our Student Council consists of a combination of Grade 11 and Grade 12 students. They are nominated by fellow students and democratically elected by the school. The students are divided into 6 committees where they have the opportunity to serve passionately. They are responsible for leading the school across the board: spiritually, academically, socially and to assist the staff in maintaining discipline.

The Student Council arranges numerous activities during the year, as listed below:

• Valentine’s Ball

• Valentine’s Day

• Nerd Day / Night

• Spring Bash

• Cancer Day

• Cultural Day

• Ministry Night

• Prayer Week

• Code Red (blood donation drive)

• Kicking off Summer day

• Scato/Argento inter-house sports day

• Teacher Awards

• Arbour Day

Pretoria has a Junior City Council. The Junior City Council is a non-profit organisation that serves the youth and community of their area. They organise a number of events to provide opportunities for the youth to interact, to take initiative and responsibility and simultaneously raise funds for charity. Maragon Mooikloof always has representatives on this council. 

The Grade Council serves the school in their classes by supporting the Student Council, promoting their activities and keeping record of class participation. They also aid their mentor teachers with administrative tasks and post important announcements on their class groups. The students of each class vote in January and the selected students - one per mentor class - serve for the whole year. 

The Orientation programme includes a camp where we build a healthy ethos and spirit within the grade group. This camp focuses on bringing unity, confidence and synchronisation within the group. These 3 days and 2 nights are also used to invest on a spiritual level and to confirm their identity in Christ. The mentor teachers, youth worker and Student Council accompany the Grade 8 students on this camp.

All Grade 10 students attend a leadership and teambuilding camp at the beginning of each year. The camp helps to develop each student to their full potential and to start building unity as the group matures and takes on more leadership responsibilities at school.

The last school camp for the matrics is a very special moment. The seniors of the school spend time bonding and developing the group’s unity. Deciding on a theme for the year, is an integral part of this camp. The camp is facilitated by our youth pastor, and takes place annually at the beginning of the year.