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“Finding My Voice” (Grade 11 Session 4)

Finding your voice is an important part of growing into who you are. It’s about learning to trust your thoughts, values, and beliefs, and having the confidence to express them authentically.

For many of us — especially young people still navigating identity and belonging — this journey can be challenging. Yet finding your voice opens the door to greater confidence, authenticity, and stronger and effective communication skills. It reminds us that our perspectives have value, and that each of us deserves to be heard. You matter, you belong, and your voice is important. 

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Rylands High School learners visit SAFCEI (19 May 2026)

At the YIIP Grade 10 Camp last year, the South African Faith Communities Environmental Institute (SAFCEI) held an afternoon workshop, introducing the learners to the wonderful and important work they are doing in Cape Town, South Africa and on the African continent. The SAFCEI facilitators were Afikile Ndude and Mishkah Moerat who are both inspiring ambassadors of this work and passionate about bringing it young people.

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers (Grade 11 – April 30)

The New Testament Gospels give account of Jesus’ life, ministry and words. In Matthew 5:9, Jesus identifies peacemakers as those who actively reconcile people with God, with themselves, and with one another. The term ‘peacemaker’ goes beyond the suggestion of avoiding conflict; rather it involves restoring relationships, promoting harmony and fostering understanding in all areas of life.

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“Weaving the Cloth of Belonging”: Gr 10 Half-Day Camp

Even the epic rains could not dampen our spirits or our resolve to be together for the annual Grade 10 Half Day Camp. This is the second year that Springfield Convent School has generously hosted us. Ideally we would have enjoyed their gorgeous campus for a Treasure Hunt, but the wild weather forced us inside.

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