Services
Develop a sense of caring for fellow citizens
The vision of the service pillar is to develop a sense of caring for fellow citizens by enabling learners to take responsibility for especially the casualties of the socio-economic challenges in their communities and country.
The most important role player in this pillar is the Interact: Rotary International promotes 14-to 18- year old youths to do community service. Hermanus High School’s Interact Club (“Interact”) is sponsored by the Hermanus Rotary, which provides support and guidance.
The name ‘Interact’ is a combination of the words ‘International’ and ‘Action’. Interact’s global youth network is dedicated to community and international service. Interact projects have a lasting impact in the society in which it operates.
The Interact aims to reach out to a community in need and works with youth in several other countries. We learn about the customs and culture of our society and we promote tolerance, compassion and reminding underprivileged people of ways to take initiative. We seek to serve our local community and also to develop our leadership qualities, while helping communities help themselves.
Other role players are: First Aid Helpers; Soup kitchen; Sound, lighting and Power Point presenters; The RCL; SCA-members (LOUD!) and the Junior Town Council (if school-related).
Goals
Fostering a Culture of Giving at Hermanus High School
To give learners an opportunity to be involved in some form of service.
To give learners an opportunity to be able to develop a meaningful service portfolio
for their CV or bursary applications.
To encourage learners to become involved in at least one service activity per year.
To have at least one community outreach project per term.
To ensure that all projects that are tackled are followed through in order to serve the community.
Activities
COMMUNITY SERVICE | SCHOOL SERVICE | SPECIAL EVENTS |
Easter party at hospital (Interact) | First Aid at Home Sports Matches | Mandela Day 67min of Service |
| Toy drive at Xmas and Camphill Xmas shoe box | Soup Kitchen and Tin Food Drive | Beach Clean-ups |
| Casual Day for Camphill | Backstage Technical Assistants at functions (e.g. Cultural Productions) | President’s Award |
| Matrics donating their uniforms and shoes | Computer Monitors | Camphill Outreach on Funwalk Day and on Spring Day |
| Xmas party at Camphill (Interact) | Recycling of Paper | Tea Party for the Aged |
| Disability Awareness, Blue Ribbon Project and Bread Tags for OWA | ||
| HAWS – Hermanus Animal Welfare | ||
| Princess Project | ||
| Therapi Shoppi Clothing Project | ||
| Appreciation Cupcakes | ||
| Blood Donation Drive | ||
| Sanitary Towel Drive (RCL) |
Functioning
FUNCTIONING of the SERVICE PILLAR:
- Community service is executed under the banner of Interact.
- Service is regularly promoted at assemblies by headmaster, staff and learners.
- Service Awards are presented at the end of each year, according to a set of criteria.
A prestigious Service Award (Rotary Service Above Self Trophy) is awarded at the annual Prize-giving to the learner who has made the greatest contribution in the field of service.
Community service projects are aimed at Camphill, old age homes and local orphanages.
The Interact has board members who assume the following responsibilities:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Marketing
Treasurer
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