If BESA were in the dictionary, the definition would be family.

Our extra-curricular programme is secondary to academic work, as our primary focus is preparing learners for their educational futures. Our role is one of encouragement, with emphasis on participation and enjoyment rather than pressure to perform.

Sport and recreation

Activities are largely set by interest. We currently offer soccer, netball, tennis, hockey, touch rugby (boys and girls), athletics (track and field), archery, E-sports, and non-competitive swimming, volleyball and chess.

Cultural activities

We take part in eisteddfod, debating and public speaking events throughout the year, with special attention to the World Scholar's Cup. In 2016 and 2017 our learners travelled to Thailand and Cape Town to represent South Africa at the finals.

Annual tours

Learners have toured Durban, Cape Town, Thailand, Singapore, England, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago. In 2024 our Life Sciences learners visited the Kruger National Park.

Read about the Kruger tour

Camps and excursions

Visits include the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Maropeng and the Cradle of Humankind, the SABC, ABSA Towers, the Gautrain, Pretoria prison, the SAA Museum and Sci-Bono Discovery Centre. Camps include the Grade 12 Maths camp, the Grade 11 Leadership camp and senior Life Sciences camps.

Through the year

The Grade 12 Matric Farewell, the selection of a Leadership Body and Representative Council of Learners (RCL), the CANSA Shavathon and Sprayathon, the Walkerville Soapbox Derby, entrepreneurial days and social fundraising events.

Community outreach

We visit charity organisations and raise funds where possible to help the greater community.