Issues of the day
How other people think
New ideas that will challenge you – the practical impact on your life
The achievements of others – get inspired and motivated
Forward thinking – engage with and develop the skill
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Learn about important issues in the world
Think critically about these issues
Be aware of current world situations – where there are crises and contentious issues
Engage in pre-reading to form a better understanding of issues in the world
Engage in conversation and debate with others about the topic and issues
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Learn how to speak/read in public with confidence
Develop quick-thinking skills through impromptu speeches
Learn to structure persuasive speeches and think logically
Learn to use language properly and develop the skills to present professionally
Develop the skills to compete at school, nationally or even internationally
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Discover what makes one of the youngest languages in the world unique
Learn how to communicate efficiently both now and in the future
Expand your horizons – discover the cultural things that Afrikaans speakers hold dear
Converse across cultural and language barriers with a variety of Afrikaans speakers
; Engage with neighbouring schools’ Afrikaans clubs
Improve your Afrikaans marks
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Broaden your horizons
Whet your appetite for international travel
Learn about places, people, and cultures from around the world
Gain deeper insights into international issues
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Sharing Celebrating Understanding Unity
Ubuntu
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You can make a difference
Turn ideas into actions
Collaborate rather than compete
Form satellite networks of schools around the world – use the latest technology to promote both face-to-face conferences and on-going communication
Think about/research real issues and feel empowered to develop solutions for global issues
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Helps develop the ability to think creatively
Develop systematic approach to thinking and ration argument
Enjoy group discussion around interesting and relevant topics
Enjoy the opportunity to attend the UCT Foundations in Philosophy Course
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Engage with people from different communities, including those with disabilities
Network with a wide range of service organisations
Develop a better understanding of the nature of South African society and the challenges that are facing us
Fundraise Develop the skills essential to becoming an entrepreneur
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Learn how to set up and operate technical equipment for school functions and meetings, including sound, lighting ad projection equipment Provide sound and lighting engineering for bands, concerts and house functions Repair, service and maintain technical equipment Give unselfishly back to the school and, through hard work, enhance the good name of Bishops Work with budgeting, planning and attend weekly strategy meetings
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Expand your artistic skill
Realise your potential
Explore beyond the confines of the art syllabus
Broaden and enrich your experience and understanding of the visual arts
Enjoy more time to work on fun creative projects
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Examines the natural world and man’s impact on it
Fosters a love for the environment
Invites interesting speakers to the meetings
Organises outings to various locations
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Exploring the teachings of the Bible
Challenging the values and activities that do not uphold Christian ethics and teachings
Teaming up with local churches to nurture boys who attend Impact and Borders’ Cell
Looking at ways of building unity between boys from different churches and denominations
Developing Christian leadership so that boys can have an authentic and independent faith
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Discover new and exciting technology on gaming and computing
Enjoy LAN games using the school gaming server and compete with other schools
Improve your gaming skills
Learn about web design and how websites and other internet technologies work
Have access to special software just for the Wired Society
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It is interesting, thought provoking and important to our culture
We are all natural storytellers
Life is improvisation – the spontaneous response to new and unexpected situations
The Drama Society helps with confidence and self-assurance and you will be ‘well-rehearsed’ for real-life situations
It makes you a much more fascinating and out-of-the-ordinary person
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Have time to discuss favourite books
Be introduced to and explore new literary genres
Be exposed to both authors and journalists and their work
Participate in the annual Battle of the Books with other participating schools
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Expose you to science concepts and topics that are current, relevant and topical
Provide opportunities for you to hear speakers and discuss topics informally with experts in the field
Allow you to become involved in collaborative projects that have international and global significance
Provide opportunities for you to visit places of scientific importance
Give you a broader appreciation and insight of the importance and inner workings of scientific endeavour
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The ability to dance well us a great social skill Get to meet and socialise with a group of Herchel girls Grow in confidence as they progress as dancers It is a lot of fun and some exercise
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Where did the universe begin? Why not try to understand it better? Appreciate the universe and where we fit in the greater scheme of things Use astronomy to better understand natural phenomena on earth Life elsewhere? Explore the options
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Listen and engage with high ranking speakers Internalise high order thoughts about a topic Participate in discussions around a topic Formulate ideas as a result of listening and participating in discussion
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Research in depth
Create substantial presentations
Integrate seamless technology
Analyse other presentations
Enjoy stimulating conversations
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Encourages interest in historical issues
Promotes awareness of both national and international politics
Provides a forum for discussion/debate on varied viewpoints
Invites a wide variety of guests to stimulate intellectual enrichment
Organises outings
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Infinite possibilities
Grow your intellect Sharpen your analytical skills
Use invincible arguments
Persuade stylishly
Show unassailable panache
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Golf is a winter sport at Bishops and takes place on Mondays and Tuesdays. Our home course is Royal Cape and we practice there on Tuesdays.