Facilities

Academic - High-tech & learning

The Auditorium seats up to 250 people in air-conditioned ease. It has the usual computer technology such as Powerpoint, and audio-visual facilities. It offers ideal opportunities to expose learners to the expertise of visiting presenters. The entire grade can be taught here simultaneously by specialists in their field and the knowledge is then applied in smaller groups.

The school hall offers similar teaching technology facilities like that in the auditorium, where up to 700 people can be seated lecture-style or 350 at tables (entire grade or phase groups) can be accommodated in a convenient teaching and learning situation.

The Science laboratory has the latest Crocodile Clips and Trac software with 15 work stations at which learners have direct access to integrated experiential learning and application of knowledge.

Interactive whiteboards are available to all teaching departments, with special emphasis on Mathematics, Physical Sciences, English, and Engineering Graphics and Design. Afrikaans and Life Orientation also have access to interactive whiteboard technology.

Engineering Graphics and Design has a dedicated computer laboratory of 18 computers at which learners are taught to use software for computer-assisted design and drawings (CAD).

The Media Centre accommodates groups of 70 (i.e. two class groups) in various configurations and has modern audiovisual technology and ADSL internet café facilities consisting of 12 workstations. It also has DStv Learning Channel facilities.

The Computer Laboratory has 36 computer workstations which can be accessed simultaneously and controlled from a central machine via Netops software. It has ADSL internet access for use by the learners.

The Technology Centres have been targeted for phased recapitalisation to benefit teaching and learning.

Sport

Appropriate changing rooms are available for use with the following sports facilities:

• Floodlit Astroturf hockey field
• Floodlit soccer fields
• Floodlit turf hockey field
• Turf cricket pitches
• Cricket practice nets
• Table-tennis tables and kits for use in the school hall after hours
• Rugby fields

The large-scale chessboard and chessmen are a useful diversion as is the volleyball court.

Facilities for hire

Oude Molen has excellent facilities for use for conferences and events of various sizes.

All our facilities are for hire at nominal fees. Mrs K Harvey may be contacted at Oude Molen 021 531 2108 during office hours. The usual refreshments (also halaal) can be arranged through Mrs Harvey.

Sports facilities: the Astroturf, soccer, field hockey and cricket fields may be hired by responsible persons or institutions for events or programmes. Appropriate changing-rooms and ablution facilities are available. The Astroturf hockey field may be used by clubs, schools and training institutions at a nominal fee. The Old Mutual Sports Club manages the facility. OMSC Manager, Mr Dave Owen is at 021 531 8532 during office hours.