Our Middle School Principal, Mr Derrek Berkompas, has created a “home-made” reading laboratory of 148 levelled readers with content tailored to Namibia’s context. The spark for our newest literacy initiative came from a conversation with Kate Linder, who fondly recalled the impact of the SRA Reading Laboratories. This triggered my own nostalgia for the color-coded kits I used as a middle schooler. However, upon investigating whether we could bring the program to our school, I

My experiences in Namibia have been some of the best and most memorable of my life. As with all great experiences, there were some great people that made this possible and I would love to take this opportunity to thank them. First of all, I would like to thank my host family, the Cui's. They made me feel at home right away and did an excellent job giving me a tour in Namibia. They also took me on adventures around Windhoek and to Swakopmund that I will remember for years to c

A Journey of Culture and Connection On Tuesday, 14 April, our Grade 9 Global Alliance and exchange students set off for an immersive day at The Bushman’s Survival Trust. It was a unique opportunity to step into the world of the San and Himba people, where students explored indigenous languages, ancient traditions, and the intricacies of the hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Farewell to Our Guests As the week draws to a close, we are also preparing for some bittersweet goodbyes. Th