Shaping the School Landscape – Michaelhouse

Across the Midlands, schools continue to evolve in ways, both visible and quietly transformative. From campus improvements and new facilities to academic milestones and community initiatives, this school’s section offers a snapshot of what’s been happening on the ground over the past term. In September 2025, Michaelhouse marked a special moment with the formal rededication of its historic chapel, following a major refurbishment and expansion – the largest transformation since the mid-twentieth century. The service...

Michaelhouse – 129 Years Dedicated to Holism

A World of Learning  In an era marked by an educational focus on a single area of endeavour—academic, sporting, or cultural—Michaelhouse remains committed to its founder’s vision: to make not accountants, not clerks, not clergymen, but men; men of understanding, thought, and culture. 2024 was a memorable year with members of the school’s innovative Grade 9 Future Fit Programme taking the honours in the Economist’s global Leadership for Change competition, and our Class of 2024...

Going For Gold

 Excellent academics, rising sports stars and talented artists, our local schools are filled with young individuals who grab opportunities that come their way and truly excel. Brunton from Michaelhouse is certainly one of them.   Meet Brunton Bigalke, a Grade 11 student at Michaelhouse. He is an avid sportsman and outdoor enthusiast, with a special interest in hockey, hunting, fishing and waterskiing. He is also busy completing the Gold Level of The President’s Award.  ...