Cultural

Choir

The choir is a space for fun, teamwork and musical excellence. Weekly practices focus on building vocal strength and proper singing technique, as well as learning to fully appreciate music in all its forms. Our repertoire is constantly growing and is very varied (with many styles and genres) so that all music tastes are catered for. 

Drama

"Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances"- Sanford Meisner
 
In Drama Club we allow learners to come and express themselves in an extremely academic space. Here they learn about others and themselves through the roles they embody. They are thus able to connect with different kinds of students from different grades, genders, religions, cultures and backgrounds. Our focus areas include teaching various aspects which are required in a basic drama skill set. These aspects include projection, improvisation, character building, teamwork, script writing, stage management, wardrobe and audio-visual tech.   Our aim is to work towards a production which we hope to stage at the end of each year. The group is led by two students and a teacher. 

Debating

The CHS debating society is part of the larger Rotary Schools Debating Club. Learners engage in workshops where they apply critical thinking and reasoning to tackle various controversial issues. 

In general, the benefits of debating include:

  • Gaining broad, multi-faceted knowledge cutting across several disciplines outside the learners' normal academic subjects.
  • Increasing learners’ confidence, poise, and self-esteem.
  • Providing an engaging, active, learner-centred activity.
  • Improving rigorous higher-order and critical thinking skills.
  • Enhancing the ability to structure and organise thoughts.
  • Enhancing learners’ analytical, research and note-taking skills
  • Improving learners’ ability to form balanced, informed arguments and to use reasoning and evidence.
  • Developing effective speech composition and delivery.
  • Encouraging teamwork.

Interact

Interact consists of a group of learners from various schools who would organize events such as:

  •  A fun day for underprivileged junior/pre-school kids.
  • Assist in the cycle tour by handing out water/cool drinks/ etc.
  • Assist in any suggested charity projects.

Gumboot Dancing

Gumboot dancing was launched at the school in its founding years. Taught by CHS students, this skill is passed on from year to year, and students from all races, genders and grades are encouraged to participate. The routines the students create are creative, vibrant and full of life, balancing the academic focus of the school.

Zumba

Zumba is a popular dance-based form of aerobics. Both male and female students eagerly participate and help lead our Zumba sessions - traditionally one of our best attended extra murals.