Culture, Music and Clubs
At St Andrew’s, developing the whole person is at the heart of our ethos. Beyond academics and sport, boys are encouraged to explore their creativity, express themselves, and engage with the wider community through a wide range of cultural and musical activities.
Our culture and music programme gives every boy the opportunity to discover his passions, build confidence, and develop lifelong skills — from public speaking and debating to drama, music, and theatre.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public Speaking is a valued club at Saints in both the junior and senior grades. Boys prepare and deliver speeches for competitions hosted throughout the year, including national competitions such as On-the-Tip of Your Tongue. The programme builds confidence, communication skills, and poise in front of an audience.
Drama and Theatre
Drama has been part of Saints’ tradition since the 1960s. Boys participate in inter-house one-act play competitions and major productions every second year, including musicals like Grease and West Side Story.
Every boy is involved in some aspect of performance, from acting and directing to props and stage management.
Chapel Choir
The Chapel Choir, founded in 1863, welcomes boys from Grade 4 to Matric. The choir performs traditional, classical, and contemporary pieces at school services, outreach events, and tours.
The Chamber Choir, formed in 2018, focuses on more technically demanding and modern repertoire, giving boys a chance to develop advanced choral skills.
MUSIC ACADEMY
Since 2008, the Saints’ Music Academy has grown to over 300 students, offering tuition in a wide range of instruments and genres, from Classical to Pop and Rap. Students perform in bands, annual concerts, Eisteddfods, and tours, developing both skill and confidence.
DEBATING
Debating at Saints helps boys engage with current issues, develop critical thinking, and improve confidence and public speaking skills.
The society is split into junior (Grades 7–9) and senior (Grades 10–12) sections, with weekly practice sessions and competitions locally and nationally.
Robotics Club
This club gives a practical basic programming and basic electronic and IoT course covering the essentials to design your own project. A robot, robotic arm, rocket, remote control car, a weather station, vending machine, house alarm, or even just running lights, the robotics club will show you how.
Photography CLub
Photography is more than just taking pictures. It is about seeing the world creatively. In this club, boys learn composition, artistic expression, and digital editing skills while capturing school events, sports, and everyday moments. The Bloemfontein Photography Club regularly assists in workshops and competitions.
All experience levels are welcome to explore and develop their visual storytelling skills.
