Choir
They participate in the Paarl Valley Eisteddfod, in an annual choir festival for LSEN Schools and the ‘Very Special Arts Festival’. They have been participating in SASCE (South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod) where they were the number one special needs choir in the Western Cape for the last three years and placed under the top 3 in the country at Nationals in Randburg.
Eisteddfod
Our children get the opportunity to participate at the Paarl Valley Eisteddfod and Courage Eisteddfod in various categories. This is a great opportunity to build confidence and self-esteem and create disability awareness.
Paarl School received an honouree membership from Paarl Valley Eisteddfod for their exceptional support and dedication. Paarl School is the only special needs school to participate in this mainstream Eisteddfod – producing category winners each year.
Art
Besides the annual Eisteddfod we have an art exhibition, calendar and WCED art competition.
Public Speaking
Our learners have an opportunity to learn the skill of public speaking. Participating in public speaking competitions and INKAL oral history project. Here one of our learners are number 1 in the Western Cape and received a bronze medal at Nationals.
Shakespeare school festival
We have a drama group that participates in the annual Shakespeare school festival at the Homecoming theatre and The Baxter.
Christian Leader Group
The Christian Leader Group does Bible Study once a week and the goal is to teach our learners that “leadership” means to serve. We serve God and people around us: the “how” we find in the Bible.