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Da Silva Academy

Da Silva Academy

Da Silva Academy

Rustenburg, South Africa

Student life

Life beyondthe lesson.

Sport, culture, movement, creativity and shared experiences form part of the holistic Da Silva journey.

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Life beyond the lesson

Learning, movement and expression — together.

The lesson isone part of the story.

At Da Silva Academy, sport, culture, movement and personal development sit alongside academics as complementary parts of a holistic education.

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Sport

Play your part.Give your best.

The Academy's approach to sport connects participation with teamwork, discipline, pride in performance, a healthy lifestyle and well-rounded character.

A clean outdoor activity court at Da Silva Academy, bordered by school buildings, trees and landscaped grounds.
An outdoor activity space at Da Silva Academy
  1. Hockey
  2. Soccer
  3. Athletics
  4. Netball
  5. Tennis
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Culture & expression

Drama and Public Speaking support confidence, creativity, communication, teamwork, critical thinking and self-expression.

Find your voice.Share your expression.

  1. Drama
  2. Public Speaking
  3. Choir
  4. Spelling Bee
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Robotics, coding & technology

Creativity, collaboration and digital confidence.

Build. Code.Discover.

Foundation Robotics is introduced according to grade and staff allocation through age-appropriate, play-based and iPad-supported activities. In Grades 4–8, CAPS-aligned, iPad-based Robotics & Coding develops participation, creativity, collaboration and digital confidence. Technology supports purposeful learning.

Computer Classes

Robotics

Coding

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House system

Learners are distributed among four houses based on the elements. House participation includes inter-house Olympiads and athletics events.

Four elements.One school.

  1. Green

    Earth

  2. Red

    Fire

  3. Yellow

    Wind

  4. Blue

    Water

A clean Da Silva Academy activity space with exercise equipment and colourful wall artwork.
An activity space at Da Silva Academy
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Movement & wellbeing

Movement matters.Wellbeing matters.

Physical Education forms part of the curriculum for applicable grades, connecting movement and physical wellbeing with the Academy's holistic approach.

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Belonging

Participation becomes belonging.

Take part.Grow together.

Teamwork, responsibility, confidence, self-expression and school pride give life beyond the classroom a place in each learner's personal development.

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Continue the story

Find your place.Share your strengths.Grow together.

Innovate. Empower. Be proud.