2022Where it all began
The first English is Lekka competition at the Labia Theatre, the night a programme became a movement.
Programme events
Events & Gallery
Theatre nights, museum mornings, island camps and award ceremonies, the moments that turn programmes into memories.
On the calendar
Signature events
Competition
First competition, Labia Theatre
65 learners took part in our first competition in 2022, with Marc Lottering, Zubeida Jaffer and Nur Abrahams sharing their stories.
Competition
Norman Henshilwood High competition
The 2023 reading, writing and debating competition, with Marc Lottering, Mujahid George, Riaz Solker and Loukmaan Adams sharing their journeys.
Competition
Baxter Theatre prize-giving
In 2024 every club hosted a competition open to all schools, and the winners were crowned on the Baxter stage.
Fun
Quiz Day fun day
General knowledge, live quiz buzzers and chocolate prizes at the Ottery Youth Centre, Hazeldene Primary in Mitchells Plain kindly lent their hall and sound.
Excursion
Orientation hike, Newlands Forest
The 2025 year opened on the trail, 200 learners finding their footing, and each other, under the Newlands canopy.
Competition
Finals at Save Our Seas, Kalk Bay
The 2025 competition finals went seaside, hosted by Save Our Seas, followed by the prize-giving at the Labia Theatre.
Camp
Robben Island leadership camp
Ten learners, one week, historic ground, a leadership camp connecting identity, history and ambition.
Camp
Grade 12 study camp, Fresh Air Camp
Our first residential camp at Cape Times Fresh Air Camp for Grade 12 learners scoring below 40%, measurable gains in readiness, writing and confidence.
Excursion
Blaauberg beach cleanup
The 2026 opener: a beach cleanup at Blaauberg Nature Reserve, with a first look at careers in conservation.
Educators
Teacher development workshops
Over 1,100 training seats since 2022, standard setting, literature, comprehension, AI integration, marking practice and teacher wellbeing.
From the archive
Moments worth sharing
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65 moments
2022
2025Robben Island leadership camp
Learners walked the grounds of Robben Island on a leadership camp that connected history, identity and ambition.
2025Grade 12 study camp pilot
Our first residential study camp ahead of the NSC exams delivered measurable gains in exam readiness, writing and confidence.
2023Off-buzzer rivalries
The competition kept going off the buzzer, friendly challenges carried on between rounds.
2024Every school in the house
Learners from across the Metro South district take over the cinema steps, one programme, many schools.
2025Touch tank discoveries
Starfish, sea urchins and wide eyes, the touch tank turns marine science into something you can feel.
2025The Kalk Bay crew
Learners and educators take part in a day of guided marine learning.
2023Aloud is Lekka awards
Learners receive certificates and medals at the 2023 awards, with Aloud is Lekka on the big screen.
2023Certificates and medals
Winners from several schools share the stage at the 2023 prize-giving.
2023On the awards stage
Medallists line up at the 2023 ceremony.
2022Books for our readers
Learners receive new books as part of the 2022 programme.
2024With Wayne McKay and JitsVinger
Guest artists Wayne McKay and JitsVinger join the 2024 prize-giving celebration.
2025The trophy table
Trophies and shields await their winners at the Labia, 2025.
2025Credits on the big screen
Learner film credits roll at the 2025 Labia Theatre prize-giving, with third place going to Lamara Effect.
2026Camp crew in the mountains
The 2026 Final Lap crew takes a break between sessions, mist and all.
2026New friends on the trail
A gentle meet and greet with a camp resident during the outdoor programme.
2024On the Newlands trail
Learners hit the trail at the Newlands Forest orientation hike.
2024Forest floor picnic
Friends regroup on the trail during the Newlands orientation hike.
2024Into the forest
Learners follow the trail beneath the Newlands pines.
2024Settled in for showtime
Fresh popcorn in hand as the lights go down, literature coming alive on the big screen.
2024A full house
Rows of learners, fully engaged. The 2024 excursion season added Ster-Kinekor to Iziko and District Six.
2025First-time MCs, Glendale Secondary
Three learners from Glendale Secondary School took the mic for the first time at the 2025 Labia Theatre prize-giving.
2023Writing is Lekka awards
Writing competition winners collect their certificates at the 2023 ceremony.
2022Winners of 2022
Certificates, medals and a shield at the first awards night.
2022A night to celebrate
Learners and guests at the formal 2022 celebration dinner.
2022Full honours
Blue blazers and big smiles at the 2022 prize-giving.
2024Celebrating outside the Baxter
Learners mark the 2024 prize-giving outside the theatre.
2026Full classroom, full commitment
The 2026 Grade 12 English Camp packs the room.
2026Every seat taken
Learners settle in for a day of study at the Grade 12 camp.
2026Ready for the Final Lap
Learners arrive at the 2026 Grade 12 English Camp, snack packs in hand and ready to learn.
2026Stepping off the bus
Arriving at camp with energy to spare, the Final Lap begins.
2024Special guest, author Zubeida Jaffer
Author Zubeida Jaffer reads from her work at the 2024 prize giving.
2024I am a book
A playful performance closes the 2024 prize giving with author Zubeida Jaffer.
2025Save Our Seas, Kalk Bay
An excursion with Save Our Seas in Kalk Bay reminded learners that curiosity stretches far beyond the classroom.
2025The annual award ceremony
A night of trophies, performances and proud families, celebrating a year of reading, writing, debating and filmmaking.
2023Teams in deep thought
Strategy between rounds, every point counts when the whole district is watching.
2024The Crucible crew
Tracksuits, popcorn and pure joy on the Ster-Kinekor stairs after watching Arthur Miller classic.
2025Welcome to Save Our Seas
The 2025 competition finals venue doubled as a living marine classroom on the Kalk Bay coast.
2025Hands-on marine biology
Conservation careers start with curiosity, and occasionally wet sleeves.
2022A selfie to remember
Marc Lottering with a learner at the 2022 event.
2022Tables of young achievers
Schools from across the district gather for the 2022 prize-giving dinner.
2022Dressed for the occasion
Learners enjoy the formal setting of the 2022 celebration.
2024Reading Quiz 2024
Learners show off their books at the 2024 Reading Quiz, a highlight of the club calendar.
2024On the Baxter stage
Medallists at the 2024 prize-giving at the Baxter Theatre.
2024Foyer moments
Learners gather in the Pam Golding foyer after the 2024 ceremony.
2025Hosts and helpers
The organising team prepares the awards at the 2025 ceremony.
2026Camp crew
Learners celebrate outside the camp venue between sessions.
2024Rest stop under the pines
Learners take a breather beneath the Newlands Forest canopy.
2024Front row smiles
Learners soak in the 2024 prize giving ceremony.
2024Taking the stage
A performance lights up the 2024 prize giving stage.
2023Quiz Day: the whole crew
Learners from across the district packed the stage after a general knowledge showdown, brains, buzzers and bragging rights.
2023Sweet victory
Quiz winners celebrate with their prizes after the general knowledge quiz.
2024Briefing before the big screen
Learners gather under the Ster-Kinekor lights ahead of The Crucible, for many, a first cinema experience.
2025Under the shark wall
Learners beneath the great white mural at the Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre in Kalk Bay.
2023Award recipients
Learners with certificates and medals at the 2023 prize-giving.
2022On stage with Marc Lottering
The 2022 ceremony featured Marc Lottering as inspirational orator.
2022At the winners' table
Learners take their seats at the 2022 celebration dinner.
2025The founder's address
Latifah Charles addresses the audience at the 2025 Labia Theatre prize-giving.
2026Camp masterclass
An educator leads an English session at the 2026 Grade 12 camp.
2026Final Lap focus
Grade 12 learners in their Final Lap vests during a camp masterclass.
2026Golden hour at camp
The Final Lap class of 2026 lines up as the sun sets on a full day of study.
2024Briefing under the trees
Learners gather for a briefing during the Newlands Forest orientation hike.
2024The whole crew at Newlands
Learners and educators gather for a group photo at the Newlands Forest orientation hike.
2024Trail friends
New friendships on the Newlands Forest hike.
2024Smiles on the trail
Learners pause for a photo between the trees at Newlands Forest.