A HOME WITH HEART
School

A HOME WITH HEART

The Midlands MagazineDecember 13, 2024

Empowering young women to change the world: St John’s Diocesan School for Girls inspires academic excellence and personal growth. St John’s Diocesan School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school situated in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, for girls from Grade RR to Grade 12. At St John’s D.S.G., our difference is all about heart. Individually and collectively, our girls grow to become kind, courageous, and well-rounded. We believe in providing an enriching, balanced education, anchored in...

CONTINUE READING
Beyond the Boundaries of Taste: Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine
FoodSchool

Beyond the Boundaries of Taste: Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine

The Midlands MagazineMarch 28, 2024

The Midlands food scene would not be the same without the renowned Jackie Cameron. From putting Hartford House on the national culinary map to writing international award-winning cookbooks, she has many accolades under her belt that earn her the title of the best of the best. However, one of her most significant contributions to the local area is without a doubt her passion for sharing her talent and skill with aspiring chefs at the Jackie...

CONTINUE READING
Connecting the World Through Language
BusinessSchool

Connecting the World Through Language

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 12, 2024

In a sunny Monday in Durban, I met with Ms Giulia De Lorenzi, teaching Director for Dante Languages. The new venue, located in a beautiful and secure complex in Umhlanga, is equipped with all that is needed for highly professional teaching in a comfortable learning environment. Here, more than twenty teachers are engaged in lessons.   What is the current situation regarding the study of foreign languages in South Africa? What are the predictions for...

CONTINUE READING
Education at Its Best
localSchool

Education at Its Best

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 10, 2024

We look at the diverse offerings of a few of our local schools and how they commit to shaping and enhancing the talents, skills and characters of their pupils.   TREVERTON COLLEGE Celebrating 60 Years of Educational Excellence An independent, Christian, co-ed day and boarding school, Treverton College is nestled in the KZN Midlands, providing top-tier education to learners aged three to 18. Founded on strong Christian values, they see the individual as part of...

CONTINUE READING
Celebrating Major Milestones
FeatureSchool

Celebrating Major Milestones

The Midlands MagazineJuly 12, 2023

We celebrate three local schools that have reached incredible milestones this year by taking a deep dive into their history and how far they’ve come.   Epworth honours their rich 125-year legacy this year. 125 years ago, two pioneering women, Miss Emily Lowe and Miss Emma Mason, boarded a ship from England and arrived in Pietermaritzburg to set up a school called Epworth. Named after the birthplace of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, the...

CONTINUE READING
Making Their Mark in Music
FeatureSchool

Making Their Mark in Music

The Midlands MagazineMarch 6, 2023

We shine a spotlight on three pupils marching to the beat of their own drum and singing the tunes in their hearts, as well as inspiring our community with their musical talents and passion.   Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School When Sibongakonke Dlamini joined Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School, she could not play a note of music. All she had was a passion to play and a dream of becoming a musician like her older sister. She...

CONTINUE READING
Big Hope for Little Hearts
FeaturePeopleSchool

Big Hope for Little Hearts

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 24, 2023

A look at how a group of educators is creating change and helping children thrive through play. In Nottingham Road in April 2022, armed with strong coffee and chocolate croissants, a group of passionate educators and creators came together in answer to a worldwide funding challenge presented by The LEGO Foundation in partnership with Lever for Change. Identifying a worldwide underfunding problem in the ECD sector, this Build a World of Play Challenge – a...

CONTINUE READING
A Legacy Continued
School

A Legacy Continued

The Midlands MagazineAugust 12, 2022

From a farm in 1859 to a new generation College to open in 2023   The Midlands is rich in history, especially the land on which the Old King’s school stood. The 21-acre plot was originally part of a 3066-acre grant from the government, made in 1859 to a Mr Michael Short. Known as Spring Grove Farm, the land was used for grazing cattle and passed through the hands of five other owners before being...

CONTINUE READING
Old Boys & Girls Making Their Mark
FamilyFeatureSchool

Old Boys & Girls Making Their Mark

The Midlands MagazineJuly 28, 2022

We are going back in time in this edition, uncovering even more gems, old pupils to be specific, from our local Midlands schools. Join us as we follow how their path to success unfolded over the years since they matriculated and look at where they are now. Mbaliyezwe Ndlela is from Howick High School. She matriculated in 2009. Her Visual Art teacher, Mrs Lindi Beard, recognised Mbali’s ‘distinctive style’ in her art lessons and the...

CONTINUE READING
A Superb School
FeatureInspirationLifestylelocalSchool

A Superb School

The Midlands MagazineMarch 9, 2022

We are given an insider’s peek into what the life of a Weston learner looks like and how this agricultural school actively prepares the boys for their future studies or careers. Set in the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is a high school like no other. The road leading to this unique agricultural school, which was built more than a century ago, is lined with established trees and welcomes aspiring young agriculturalists. Weston Agricultural College promises to...

CONTINUE READING

Older Posts