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Nova Pioneer’s Got Talent: A Stage for Young Voices.
The stage at the Wits Linder Auditorium belonged to Nova Pioneer’s learners on Saturday, 19 September 2026. At the second edition of Nova Pioneer’s Got Talent, young performers from across the school network’s South African campuses shared their music, dance, poetry and other creative work with families, educators and fellow
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Nova Pioneer students turn ideas into action at Nova Talks 2026
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Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior Celebrates Outstanding Cambridge Award Achievements
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From Grade 4 to the Global Stage: Novaneer Selected to Represent South Africa at Two International Chess Championships
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A Calm Start to 2027 Begins in November
The last weeks of the year have a way of filling up. Exams, end-of-year concerts, prize-givings, holiday plans and the long list of things to sort out before everything closes for the festive season. Choosing a school for next year should not be one of the things left hanging over
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Movie Night Gets Bigger: Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Adds Its First Night Market
More than 1 000 movie tickets, over 30 market stalls and an evening full of family entertainment made this year’s Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Movie Night one to remember. A much-loved event on the school calendar, Movie Night has long been an opportunity for families to come together, relax and enjoy
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A Day on the Green: Nova Pioneer Ruimsig’s Third Annual Golf Day
Nova Pioneer Ruimsig recently brought together community members, sponsors and players for its third annual Golf Day, a day centred on connection, friendly competition and shared experiences. This year’s event marked a new chapter as the Golf Day moved from Jackal Creek to Ruimsig Country Golf Club, giving players the
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Movie Night Gets Bigger: Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Adds Its First Night Market
More than 1 000 movie tickets, over 30 market stalls and an evening full of family entertainment made this year’s Nova Pioneer Ruimsig Movie Night one to remember. A much-loved event on the school calendar, Movie Night has long been an opportunity for families to come together, relax and enjoy
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A Day on the Green: Nova Pioneer Ruimsig’s Third Annual Golf Day
Nova Pioneer Ruimsig recently brought together community members, sponsors and players for its third annual Golf Day, a day centred on connection, friendly competition and shared experiences. This year’s event marked a new chapter as the Golf Day moved from Jackal Creek to Ruimsig Country Golf Club, giving players the
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Beyond the Classroom: Nova Pioneer Ormonde Student Leaders Learn from UJ
Leadership is not just about holding a position; it is about learning to serve others, working collaboratively and creating meaningful change. Our student leaders from Nova Pioneer Ormonde recently had the opportunity to explore these ideas through a series of engagements with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Student Affairs. Invited
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Finding Their Voices: Nova Pioneer Debaters Bring Home Five Medals from National Championships
Three gold medals, two silver medals and five young voices making their mark on the national stage. Nova Pioneer’s young debaters have plenty to celebrate following an unforgettable experience at the National Debating League (NDL) Nationals in Gqeberha. For five Nova Pioneer Ormonde students, a trip to Gqeberha (formerly Port
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Njabulo’s Football Journey
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of Njabulo, a Nova Pioneer Ormonde student and talented young footballer, whose dedication, passion and hard work are opening exciting doors for his future. At just 9 years old, Njabulo has already demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the sport he loves. Alongside
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From A Levels to Italy: Mikayla Bayat’s Journey Beyond Nova Pioneer
As I walk through the city of Macerata, Italy, I am surrounded by glimpses of classical architecture, old trade routes and centuries of knowledge that I recall having only dreamt of. The reality of it is something I thought to be in the far distance, something inconceivable and too large
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