Reaching Out
Inspiring generosity of spirit
A global citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community and work with others to make our planet more peaceful, sustainable and fairer. – Oxfam
In an environment like Hilton College, boys can become prisoners of privilege.
Whether they feel stuck, ashamed of their position or afraid to leave their bubble, we show them that their privilege isn’t a source of embarrassment, but rather opens up amazing possibilities, if they use the responsibility that comes with it to make an impact.
We challenge entitlement by developing empathy, humanity, resilience and humility.
Through the citizenship work they do, boys realise the world doesn’t revolve around them and that being uncomfortable is important for their own growth.
Outreach and our Global Citizenship programme are not standalone box-ticking functions at Hilton College.
Instead, we’re nurturing giving as a way of being. To do this, we deliberately integrate outreach opportunities into the entire five years a boy spends at our school.
Outreach at Hilton College offers huge scope for flexibility and creativity.
We match every boy’s unique passions with a specific initiative. From growing a veggie garden at an underprivileged school to teaching chess to kids from an informal settlement, to making educational toys out of recycled materials. From organising galas on our campus for schools who don’t have swimming pools, to our U15A rugby team’s Tries for Lives initiative. There are so many ways for boys to make a meaningful contribution. Our Outreach team collaborates with other school departments and external organisations and communities, finding ways to meaningfully immerse boys in situations where they can make a difference.
Not just handing out cheques: We push boys to be moved.
A Hilton boy’s involvement in a project must go beyond fundraising. They must experience situations they wouldn’t ordinarily have exposure to. By getting up-close and personal, they engage with their own sense of empathy and humanity. Direct contact and relationship-building are important, tangible and motivating. It alerts boys to the impact they’re making.
In an environment like Hilton College, boys can become prisoners of privilege.
Whether they feel stuck, ashamed of their position or afraid to leave their bubble, we show them that their privilege isn’t a source of embarrassment, but rather opens up amazing possibilities, if they use the responsibility that comes with it to make an impact.
We challenge entitlement by developing empathy, humanity, resilience and humility.
Through the citizenship work they do, boys realise the world doesn’t revolve around them and that being uncomfortable is important for their own growth.
Outreach and our Global Citizenship programme are not standalone box-ticking functions at Hilton College.
Instead, we’re nurturing giving as a way of being. To do this, we deliberately integrate outreach opportunities into the entire five years a boy spends at our school.
Outreach at Hilton College offers huge scope for flexibility and creativity.
We match every boy’s unique passions with a specific initiative. From growing a veggie garden at an underprivileged school to teaching chess to kids from an informal settlement, to making educational toys out of recycled materials. From organising galas on our campus for schools who don’t have swimming pools, to our U15A rugby team’s Tries for Lives initiative. There are so many ways for boys to make a meaningful contribution. Our Outreach team collaborates with other school departments and external organisations and communities, finding ways to meaningfully immerse boys in situations where they can make a difference.
Not just handing out cheques: We push boys to be moved.
A Hilton boy’s involvement in a project must go beyond fundraising. They must experience situations they wouldn’t ordinarily have exposure to. By getting up-close and personal, they engage with their own sense of empathy and humanity. Direct contact and relationship-building are important, tangible and motivating. It alerts boys to the impact they’re making.
Keeping boys open to learning keeps them humble.
Working closely with people and organisations shows boys there is always something for them to learn. We show them that their privilege doesn’t give them the right to tell others how to do things. It means they’ll be inspired by what others can do with very little means.
Watch our U15A rugby team describe the life-changing bonds they built with children at a local orphanage
Freedom Day Speech
Programme
As requirements for every grade, we cover citizenship-related topics and facilitate discussion during Life Orientation lessons and on Heartbeat Days.
We strongly encourage boys to participate in The President’s Award (referred to in some countries as the Duke of Edinburgh Award), the world’s leading youth achievement award developing committed, responsible and fulfilled global citizens.
Grade 8
Required
- Estate Adventure including the Junior Journey
- Estate activities and campouts
- Academic estate activities
- Guest speakers
Recommended
- Service initiatives to help with community projects
- Awards
The President’s Award (Bronze)
Estate Award – Basil Crookes Memorial Prize
- Adventure activities and tours
Grade 9
Required
- Outdoor Leadership Experience
- Guest speakers
Recommended
- Service initiatives to help with community projects
- IEB collaborative problem-solving project
- The President’s Award (silver)
- Conservation Certificate of Merit
- First aid course
- Adventure activities and tours
- World Challenge
- Model United Nations
Grade 10
Required
- Outdoor Leadership Experience – journey through the Karkloof
- Guest speakers
- Service initiatives to help with community projects
- Minimum number of Outreach hours helping the less fortunate
- Inward Bound camp
Recommended
- Service initiatives to help with community projects
- Overseas exchange
- The President’s Award (gold)
- First Aid/strapping course/blood donation representatives
- Adventure activities and tours
- Model United Nations
Grade 11
Required
- Leadership camp
- Academic Tour to Johannesburg
- Guest speakers
Recommended
- Service initiatives to help with community projects
- Awards – service ties, The President’s Award
- First Aid/strapping course/blood donation representatives
- Adventure activities and tours
- Guest speakers
Grade 12
Recommended
- Service
- Awards – service ties, The President’s Award, First Aider of the Year
- First Aid/strapping course/blood donation representatives
- Adventure activities and tours
- Guest speakers
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