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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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Getting Messy, Learning Together at Nova Pioneer Northriding
On Saturday, 10 October, Nova Pioneer Northriding welcomed current, prospective and local families to campus for a morning of messy play, exploration and community. And there was certainly plenty of mess to be made. Children moved between colourful sensory experiences, from running their hands and scoops through a rainbow of
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A Day of Fun, Connection and Community at Nova Pioneer Ormonde
Saturday, 10 October was anything but an ordinary day at Nova Pioneer Ormonde. The campus was transformed for our Family Funday, bringing learners, families and teammates together for a day filled with laughter, activity and plenty of opportunities to connect outside the usual school routine. There was something happening around
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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’s Fifth Alumni Summit: The People We Are Becoming
Nova Pioneer Schools for Innovators and Leaders hosted its fifth Alumni Summit, bringing together Novaneers across South Africa and Kenya for a day of reflection, connection and conversation Nova Pioneer Schools for Innovators and Leaders hosted its fifth Alumni Summit on Saturday, 1 August 2026, under the theme “The People
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Nova Pioneer students turn ideas into action at Nova Talks 2026
Grade 12 students tackled challenges ranging from unemployment and education to food insecurity and sustainability under the theme, “A matter of impact: Building Africa’s future together!” Nova Pioneer Grade 12 students from across their campuses in Gauteng took to the stage at Nova Talks 2026 on Friday, 31 July, presenting
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Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior Celebrates Outstanding Cambridge Award Achievements
Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior School is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of three students who received top honours at the prestigious Cambridge Awards ceremony held on Thursday, 21 May 2026. The awards recognise outstanding academic excellence among Cambridge learners, and Nova Pioneer Ormonde students achieved remarkable success on both
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A Warm Welcome to Our New School Leader at Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior
Change always brings both reflection and excitement. As we prepare to say farewell to Mr. Opperman, we want to take a moment to thank him for his incredible eight years of service. His leadership has shaped Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior in so many meaningful ways, and his impact on our
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Nova Pioneer Ormonde Students Celebrate Cambridge Examination Success
Students reflect on a year of dedication and achievement as they comple their Cambridge exams. Nova Pioneer Schools, a pan-African independent school group, offering the internationally accredited Cambridge curriculum, builds and operates world-class, accessible schools, offering students grades from preschool through to senior school, with established campuses in South Africa
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A 2025 Welcome Message from Chinezi
Dear Novaneers, Welcome to 2025, and to another exciting year of learning, growth and achievement! I hope you are as excited about the year ahead as I am! Be it in class, on the sports field, on a stage or on a school trip – the joy of learning, the
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