The Angling Club is involved in many different facets of angling in both fresh and salt water. Participation in activities may be restricted because of vehicle and staffing limitations. Parental involvement is greatly appreciated. Club activities include practical demonstrations on tackle and techniques. Angling outings are organized – mainly rock and surf.
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This popular club, which has been in existence since 1988, offers students an opportunity of acquiring the social skill of dancing whilst at the same time gaining a lot of self confidence and comfortably interacting with other students in a relaxed atmosphere. Instruction is by Ron Sanderson-Smith, who is a member of the South African Dance Teachers’ Association and South African Dance and Dancesport Council. All the latest dances are taught, as well as popular group, line and circle dances. A Ball is arranged at the end of the year where students can put into practice their newly acquired skill.
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The Peer Promoters consist of 12 members – 2 from each house. Their function is to create awareness of the necessity for donating blood to save a life. They also help to organize and to run the Blood Donation Clinics which take place in the De Waal Hall once a term. Learners wishing to donate blood must be 16 years old and must weigh at least 50 kgs.
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We are one of the most exciting and active clubs at the school. We have numerous day trips, often to St Francis and, if we are lucky, to Port Alfred. Once a year we try to organize a long weekend trip to Plettenberg Bay. There are also the School Champs and the first four placings make up the School Team. These teams occasionally compete against other teams or schools. The Bodyboarding Club is open to all boys at the school. If you enjoy the ocean and have a board, then this club is for you.
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The “JSE Securities Exchange Game” is based on the stock exchange where pupils buy and sell shares and securities from an imaginary sum of money. Teams of 2 – 4 members pay an entrance fee and can win monthly unit trusts. Only pupils in Grades 10 – 12 may participate
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The Chess Club is one of the oldest societies at Grey. Because of increasing popularity, two teams will be entered in the local league this year. Players who do not make a team initially can still attend practices and have every chance of being considered for promotion. The First Team plays Derby games against traditional rivals later in the year. So, whether you’re a serious player, a player looking to improve your game, or just play to enjoy the odd game, the Chess Club is for you. It is open to all students.
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With the aid of a representative from each house, Mrs du Randt aids certain charities as the need arises during the year, by way of collection of money, goods, clothing or helping with street collections. Every Grey student is part of “Community Service” at some time during his stay at the school.
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The Debating Society is the oldest society at the school and was started in 1896. We meet once a week for internal debating evenings as well as for fun evenings. We take part in the district debating league against other local schools. At present there is a senior team and a junior team, but we hope to increase participation to include two teams at each level. Sides take part in Derby Day encounters and travel away to various sporting destinations, as well as hosting debates during home fixtures. We also feature a now bi-annual Grey-Collegiate Debate where our wit and prowess undo the Collegiate sides in fine style every year. The Society is extremely popular and is open to all Grey boys.
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The First Aid Club is open to all Grey students. Training is provided in Primary Care, and, thereafter, members become the first line of prevention for their fellow students on the sports fields. We have a well-stocked First Aid room, and ambulances are on standby on the grounds at all major sporting fixtures. Members perform duties on a roster basis and thereby put themselves in line for service awards from the school.
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Grey Matter is a traditional society responsible for producing the quarterly student newspaper. Each edition is filled with interviews, sports updates and other articles that are of general interest to the rest of the school. All pupils in Grades 8-11 are eligible to apply, but space is limited and those with a talent for writing have the best chance of being accepted.
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Grey Pulse is a service society made up of students from Grades 10 and 11. They offer their services to provide assistance wherever it is needed in the School – from acting as parking attendants on derby days to setting up the de Waal hall for major functions. Membership is by application only and is invited from Grade 8 students in the final term. The society helps in community-driven projects.
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The most prestigious society at the school, Grey Union is a Service Society which helps to organize clubs and traditional school activities, as well as doing charity work for the community. Being run by Grey boys, it provides leadership training for its members, who are represented on the committee by Grade 10-12. Activities are arranged for the enrichment and involvement of members, keeping them in touch with both local and community affairs. Boys may apply to join Grey Union in their Grade 10 year.
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This club offers free guitar lessons for players of all Grades. Meetings take place weekly. The aim is to learn from one another and to improve as guitarists.
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The JCC is a non-profit organization where young elected leaders gather to discuss and to do something about key issues concerning the youth and the community at large. The council consists of two senior learners from each school in Port Elizabeth and is headed by a Junior mayor and a Junior Deputy Mayor. The JCC meets monthly on Tuesday evenings to fulfil its agenda. We urge learners who really wish to make a difference to their schools and their communities to join the JCC. Only Grade 10 pupils may apply.
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All boys are eligible to apply for this society. Those selected participate fully in the running of the library, after undergoing a training session. Their responsibilities include the issue and return of books as well as the processing of new books into the library system. Each librarian works for one break every week, with a team of other members supervised by a senior librarian. Boys can receive both half and full colours after five years of service in the library. The library is open before school (7.30 – 7.40) and both breaks.
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The aims of this society are as follows:
1. To have a competition once a term to determine the Photographer of the Year. He will receive a trophy at Prizegiving.
2. To take photographs at school events and display these on boards around the school.
3. To learn more about photography, composition, manipulation of digital images etc.
4. To enter external competitions.
5. To display images on the school’s website.
The Club is open to all students.
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The President’s Award itself was founded in 1983 under the banner of the Gold Shield Award. In 1994 it was re-launched as the President’s Award with Mr Nelson Mandela as its Patron-in-Chief. The fundamental aim of the programme is to empower young people from all walks of life to believe in themselves, to develop new skills, to keep physically fit, to be of service to others and to challenge themselves. The society offers a holistic, non-formal, non-sexist, non-competitive educational programme to young South Africans between the ages of 14 and 25.
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During the second term a senior quiz team is selected on the basis of knowledge of current affairs and general knowledge. This follows the Interhouse Quiz, which sees both senior and junior teams competing. The main event – the Herald Quiz – takes place in the second week of the third term with lots of prizes on offer.
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Students Christian Association |
The SCA is a society that stands for Jesus Christ. It is a safe place for boys who are walking in faith to come and grow and have fun with other Christians, but anyone is more than welcome to join us (no application is required). We have grown in numbers in recent years and are now one of the biggest and certainly the busiest clubs at Grey. Daily meetings take place at the Mosenthal Pavilion before school. There are also cell groups, worship evenings and eventful and inspiring camps, while on the lighter side there are touch rugby tournaments, braais and beach outings. God continues to look after us and we look forward to seeing numbers growing and relationships deepening.
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The purpose of this club is to offer pupils the opportunity to learn more about science and technology. This usually takes the form of excursions in and around Port Elizabeth. You do not have to be a Star trek fan or a genius to join the club as it is open to everyone who takes an interest in the scientific environment.
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This club provides a media support service to the school. Video recording, sound and audio-visual setting-up, video editing and equipment maintenance form our core business. Membership is strictly limited. Applicants are from Grades 9 or 10 who have demonstrable technical expertise, an interest in audio-visual matters and possess a genuine willingness to serve.
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This club is one of the biggest and most enjoyable clubs in the school. Attending a Grey/Collegiate social is truly an experience like no other. The socials are events where people can relax and unwind in a safe and familiar environment. There is, of course, always the added bonus of being able to interact with girls.
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Established in 1994 and still devoted exclusively to gaining aquatic pleasure as often as possible, the club is a brotherhood for surfing addicts only. Part-time soul surfer? Sponsored, competitive, bestickered board surfer? Hard-core underground charger or serious groveling grommet?
There is a Ballies and Grommets Camp, held at Cape St Francis - this is a weekend for fathers and sons to surf together. The School Championships, normally held at Pollock Beach, is run by the club for its members in the U14, U16 and U18 divisions. Day surf trips to the Jeffreys’ Bay- St Francis area are undertaken on a regular basis as well as weekends away to Victoria Bay, Port Alfred and East London. Grey surfing teams have represented Eastern Province at the SA Schools’ Championships (run on a tag team or relay basis) for ten consecutive years.
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Teenagers Against Drug Abuse (TADA) |
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This club’s activities are a continuing pro-active effort on behalf of our young men to rid the school of this ever-present threat to society.
Activities include:
- education programmes
- research projects
- guest speakers
- magazine articles
- support of organizations dealing with substance abuse
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Toastmasters is a society which focuses on the development of a person’s public speaking, leadership and communication skills. It is run through Toastmasters International, an organization operating in countries throughout the world. The programme is run over 9 weeks and focuses on various aspects of public speaking and meeting organization, including impromptu speeches, speech writing, body language, chairmanship and formal meeting etiquette. Because of space and time constraints, and the level of the course, only Grade 10 and 11 pupils can participate in the programme.
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This small club allows older boys in the school an opportunity to exercise using the weights apparatus belonging to the school. Membership is by application and is only open to Grades 9-12.
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This is a social jogging club for those who find Athletics and Cross-Country a little too competitive. It is a great way to make friends and to get fit for summer and winter sports. A goal is to participate in organized Fun Runs and long distance races (5km, 10km, 21km)
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