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Schools Project 2025: Session 2, Stalwarts of Struggle
Monday 17th March saw the second meeting of the CTII schools project, at Erin Hall in Rondebosch. We featured a number of “stalwarts of struggle” from South Africa’s past, including … Continue reading Schools Project 2025: Session 2, Stalwarts of Struggle
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Schools Program 3: Christianity
The 3rd session of the Schools program took place on Monday 14th April at Rondebosch United church. The focus was Christianity and the session was led by Rev. Robert Steiner, … Continue reading Schools Program 3: Christianity
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Local Eyes, Global Hearts – Session 1, Schools Program Grade 11
Report by Babalwa Ngcongolo, Sarah Oliver, and Pippa Jones The CTII launched its inaugural Grade 11 Schools Program at Turquoise Harmony Institute in Rondebosch, Cape Town. This adds to the … Continue reading Local Eyes, Global Hearts – Session 1, Schools Program Grade 11
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Grade 10 Half Day Camp 2025
On a beautiful warm and sunny autumnal afternoon, our Grade 10 learners gathered together today on Springfield Convent campus for their half-day camp. This is an essential part of our … Continue reading Grade 10 Half Day Camp 2025
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Schools visit Siva Aalayam Hindu temple
“This is the sum of duty. Do not unto others that which would cause you pain if done to you” (Mahabharata 5, 1517 – 15th century BC) In an exceptionally … Continue reading Schools visit Siva Aalayam Hindu temple
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Grade 11 program session 2
Date: 8 May 2025 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM Location: THI Offices The second session of the Grade 11 program brought together faith, action, and dialogue under the theme Compassionate … Continue reading Grade 11 program session 2
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The Schools at the Shul
Monday 19th May was the Youth Programme’s fifth session for the Grade 10s. We were warmly welcomed by the custodian of the Obs Mowbray Shul, Marc Turok, who brought the space alive to the learners, sharing stories of the local Orthodox community and of the Shul itself, which has been in existence since 1927.
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Schools Program: Indigeneity and Identity
On Monday 23rd June, our Youth Interfaith Intercultural Program offered an inaugural session to the Grade 10 learners titled “Indigeneity and Identity” – an extension of the deep and essential … Continue reading Schools Program: Indigeneity and Identity
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Schools visit Slave Lodge and Groote Kerk
On Monday, July 28th, CTII’s School’s Program began by meeting at the Slave Lodge, one of the oldest standing buildings in Cape Town. Students had the opportunity to tour the … Continue reading Schools visit Slave Lodge and Groote Kerk
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Schools Program 8 (Gr 10) – Islam
On Monday the 11th of August, the CTII Schools visited the Darus Salaam Masjied in Mitchells Plain. They were hosted by Imam Kashief and Imam Abrahams. Pippa Jones was out … Continue reading Schools Program 8 (Gr 10) – Islam
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Schools Program (Gr 11) – St Georges Cathedral
This year, the Cape Town Interfaith Initiative’s Grade 11 Youth Interfaith Intercultural Program has been guided by the theme “Local Heart, Global Eyes.” Throughout the year, students have explored compassion … Continue reading Schools Program (Gr 11) – St Georges Cathedral
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Schools Gr 10 – Buddhism
Nora Grīnberga, as visitor to the CTII community from Latvia, reflects on the CTII Schools visit to the Tibetan Buddhist Centre. This afternoon, the wind had picked up and seemed … Continue reading Schools Gr 10 – Buddhism
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Wind, Sun, Faith and Fun: Soetwater CTII Schools Grade 10 Camp
CTII Schools program held an extremely successful end-of-year camp over the weekend of the 18-19th October 2025. While high winds saw the cancellation of the Cape Town Marathon, there was … Continue reading Wind, Sun, Faith and Fun: Soetwater CTII Schools Grade 10 Camp
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2025 Schools Program Graduation
photos by Markus Smith and Nora Grīnberga The 2025 Schools Program celebrated its year in a combined Grade 10 and 11 graduation ceremony at Cape Town City Banqueting Hall. Cape … Continue reading 2025 Schools Program Graduation
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African Traditional Spirituality – Schools Program
2025 is the second year that African Traditional Spirituality has been part of the Grade 10 CTII Schools curriculum. A deep dive into Interfaith, especially within the African context, must … Continue reading African Traditional Spirituality – Schools Program