At Bergvliet Primary we embrace diversity in all forms, with culture being the foundation of our identity. Through the multicultural events and artistic expression, our learners at Bergvliet Primary are able to develop an understanding, respect and appreciation for the rich tapestry of human heritage that unites us all.
Culture
Drama
We are very fortunate at Bergvliet Primary to have teachers from Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, shaping our learners into actors and actresses. Every week our learners enter the hall with excitement and enthusiasm, ready to explore the stage. The drama teachers set new scenarios for learners to explore and act out amongst themselves. Our weekly drama lessons equip learners with the skills required to perform in our annual Variety Show held in the third term.
Music
Bergvliet Primary School has a thriving Music Department with many individual students who are receiving tuition in piano, keyboard, violin, guitar, recorder, clarinet, drumkit and marimba from our specialist music teachers. In addition to that we have a large Junior Choir of over 100 members from Grades 1-3, and a Senior Choir of members from Grades 4-7. We also have an instrument ensemble, including a string ensemble, as well as an orchestra and a Junior Orchestra consisting of string instruments and recorder.
We have three full-time music staff members and several part-time music teachers, teaching guitar, drumkit and marimba. We have an annual Mid-Year Concert showcasing all the talent and variety of genres of music on offer at Bergvliet Primary.
During the year, we participate in the Cape Town Eisteddfod, entering our Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Orchestra and some individual music participants and throughout the year, we showcase individual performances during weekly whole school assemblies where learners get opportunities to gain confidence and perform in front of an audience. We also enter students into the Trinity exams for various instruments.
Visual Arts
We believe that much of what is enjoyable and educationally vital in life comes from participation in the arts, especially in our art department. Learners from Grade 3 – 7 also focus on terminology in visual art and design art.
Bergvliet Primary places great value in our arts department because of the value it brings to our learners’ lives whether it be in 2D or 3D.
Our art department aims to expose learners to various mediums such as clay, paper mache, sculpturing, watercolor paint and charcoal, just to name a few. Learners also get exposed to making props for variety shows and various art competitions.
Our school also has an Art Club as an afterschool enrichment program. Learners’ work gets showcased at our newly implemented Art Exhibition in Term 4. This is an opportunity for learners to have their hard work during the year up for display and an opportunity to raise some much needed funds for our art department.