Charity Fashion Show - Thursday 4 September 2014

Big news!

We’ve arranged a fashion show at a private house on the Silver Lakes Golf Estate by Nadine of Milan, who have a store in Woodlands Shopping Mall.   It will be a good way of seeing how Nadine put together their new spring/summer collection with accessories and you will have a programme on which to make notes!

There will also be other vendors available.  All proceeds will again go towards the sportsfield at the Edendale High School and the ticket price will include a champagne reception and buffet lunch.  I do hope you will be able to support our worthwhile cause – it would be good to see you there!

If you'd like a ticket please contact a member of the Committee or via the 'Contact us' form at the bottom of this blog.

The Friends of Edendale pay student subscriptions to join Harlequins Rugby Club

In response to a request from the Edendale School, we agreed to pay the annual subs for 7 students who are talented enough to play for the renowned Harlequins Youth Rugby team.  The fees include the kit and we have diverted R4,900 from our fund to allow the boys to play.  

If you are interested, the boys will be playing in a festival this weekend (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Harlequin-Youth-Rugby-Club-Pretoria/406445852702025).

Let's wish them luck!

Commemorative recording of the White Corollas - DVD souvenir

DVD covers created to raise funds for Edendale sportsfield

To commemorate the last performance of the White Corollas band, designer Elle Denning created a souvenir cover of a recording the band made last year.  All profits made from the souvenir DVD have gone directly to the Edendale Sportsfield fund.  Take a look at how our sportsfield fundraising is going by clicking here.

If you'd like a copy for your personal DVD collection - and what a fabulous souvenir it will make of your time in S. Africa - there's a few copies left so reserve your copy by completing the Contact form below.

Edendale student competes at national level

Michael picked for hurdles event in National Championships

Michael Lehlohonolo, an under 15 years old student is representing his school in hurdle athletics competitions.  Despite not having any hurdles to  practice with, he competed in the District as well as the Gauteng Province Championships.  He achieved a 1^st place during the Gauteng Championships and advanced to the National Championships to participate for National Colours.

Unfortunately he was not successful but gave it his best.  Just imagine what he can achieve with hurdles to practice with and a sportsfield to practice on!!  We will follow his progress closely and keep you up to date of his achievements.

8 Edendale learners start to play rugby

8 Edendale learners were approached by Maragon Olympus (a Private School in Pretoria) to join their Maragon XV rugby team.  This was their first exposure to the game of rugby but that did not stop them playing with heart and passion.  We are proud to say that they will be playing in the semi-finals of the prestigious City Trophy Championship (Pretoria) this week.  We wish them luck!

Your contribution to their sportsfield will help us to give them their own rugby field and to play under their own school’s name.

8 students from Edendale with their coach

Friends of Edendale hand over cheque

On Monday 12 May, Lesley Billington, on behalf of the Friends of Edendale presented to Sonnika Greyling, Edendale's Marketing Manager, a cheque for R9,150 so that more grass can be purchased for the Sportsfield.

Sonnika was delighted to accept this and we look forward to seeing the grass being planted.

Sonnika, Edendale's Marketing Manager accepts the cheque

Come along and visit on the Edendale Open Day - Saturday 17 May 2014

Edendale Open Day - Saturday 17 May

Edendale are having an Open Day on Saturday morning (17 May 2014).  Why don't you bring the family along to see the school and see the good work they are doing?

Please email edendalesports@gmail.com if you plan to attend, so that we can ensure you see the sports field preparations!

Cookery Demonstration brings in much needed funds!

Executive Chef at the LivIn Cookery store in Woodlands, Jade du Plessis conducted a

"Tapas Cookery Demonstration"

as a way to raise funds for the much needed sports field of the school.

The fund raiser proved to be a great success, it yielded R9,150 - enough money to buy 915 square meters of grass for the Edendale School!!!  The goal is to purchase 6,080 square meters of turf. The Friends of Edendale Group (FOE) is trying to achieve this goal by the end of 2014.

For ways to help, please see our How to help page.



The Edendale school choir gave a rousing performance to kick matters off.

For more photos please click here.

Friends of Edendale - Come and support us!

We are a group of friends who would like to secure the sporting and extracurricular future of the Edendale High School - Our blog will contain information about our plans, how you can help and updates of progress - Please pass this along to your friends!! We would love for you to get involved with planning or donate money to help this high school. To learn more please join us at the event below!


Future Events:

Cookery Demo : Spanish Tapas

Place:  Thursday 8 May 2014 at 72 Duiker Crescent from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Enjoy a champagne welcome with sounds from the Edendale school choir, learn how to cook and prepare Spanish tapas and then enjoy lunch with your fellow participants.

Ticket price:  R250

Please email Mandy on mandydyxin@gmail.com (Limited Numbers only)