06 Aug Grade 1s go on a “Safari” at our Uplands dam
Grade 1s went “on a Safari” today. They had leopards, crocodiles, rangers, anti-poachers, tourists and birds - the list was endless. Well done, Grade 1s, on your creative ideas! ...
Preparatory
06 Aug Uplands 2019 School Magazines
The Uplands family is rich in Diversity. Our unique cultures bring us together and give us the warm environment to celebrate and learn from each other. It was therefore fitting that the Uplands 2019 School Magazines were a celebration of that aspect of our school. The...
05 Aug Chapel Renovations
Sometime during last year, Dave Ernstzen mentioned to me that he had had a desire for a long time to have a stained glass window put in the Chapel. So we began to put something together. By the beginning of this year we had secured...
04 Aug Terrific Tableau competition
Calling all Uplands Grade 1 – 7 pupils and parents! You are invited to join the Uplands Preparatory Culture Department in creating your version of a Terrific Tableau. Terrific Tableau competition rules To enter you will be required to sign into your Google account to upload your...
04 Aug The Birds of Uplands
Recently, while going through some records, Lynette Carlisle found a basic Uplands bird list from 2011. This was compiled by Duncan Butchart, the well-renowned naturalist. As Duncan is a friend, we contacted him and requested a beautiful checklist makeover. Attached please find the new list,...
30 Jul Let’s stay connected!
In our new lockdown world, it’s even more important that we stay connected to help each other thrive. Please send us your new contact details – whether you are a graduate, past parent, leaver, ex-staff member…at Uplands, Everyone counts! Please update your details: https://uplands.co.za/alumni-update-your-details/...
28 Jul IEB International Benchmark Tests
Our present Grade 7’s wrote the IEB International Benchmark Tests last year as part of our ongoing benchmarking at the end of the Intermediate Phase. We are very proud of the following pupils who were awarded certificates for their efforts. Certificate of Distinction for English: Pauline Tardin Certificate...
27 Jul Uplands Preparatory Boarders outing to God’s Window
The Uplands Preparatory Boarders took a Sunday morning trip out to Graskop to enjoy the spectacular views from God's Window. The morning was rounded off with some delicious pancakes at Harries Pancakes. ...
21 Jul Uplands Preparatory pupils visit Kaapsehoop
Kaapsehoop is set out between large natural clearings in the rock fields near the top of the escarpment overlooking the lush De Kaap Valley situated some 800 metres below, with distant views towards Barberton and Nelspruit. ...
05 Jun Build-a-Burger Winner!
The Uplands PTA would like to extend their thanks for your participation in the Virtual Build-a-Burger Challenge. We had 36 wonderful entries from Grade One through to the College – all of which looked scrumptious and we hope this challenge provided an opportunity for a...
