Rondebosch Boys’ High School return to Lotus for the 3rd year running
Dear Rondebosch Boys High School and LOTUS High School Communities, What an extraordinary two days it has been. The Lotus High x Rondebosch Boys Community Clean-Up brought together learners, educators, and volunteers in a powerful display of service, unity, and...
Solar Panels at Lotus High
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Solar Saver for their incredible generosity and support of Lotus High School. Through their donation of over R350,000 worth of solar panels, along with an inverter and batteries, Solar Saver has made a meaningful...
Matric Results 2025
Against All Odds – We Did It! Lotus High School is proud to celebrate an 81.3% matric pass rate – a powerful achievement that reflects resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. In the face of challenges, our learners stood strong, our educators went above...
Springfield Convent donates matric study resources
Springfield Convent Senior School generously donated a range of matric study resources to support our senior learners as they prepare for their final examinations. These materials will strengthen revision, give learners access to high-quality practice questions, and...
Field of Dreams campaign launches
After two years of planning and dreaming, Lotus High has officially launched the Field of Dreams campaign to build a proper sports field for our learners. The vision is simple and powerful: supporters can fund one square metre of the field at a time, helping us...
Creating a Matric study hub and chill space
Lotus High is creating a dedicated matric zone that includes both a focused study area and a relaxed chill space designed specifically for our Grade 12 learners. The study room will offer tables, chairs, and computers to support serious exam preparation, while the...
Class of 2024 achieves 83.3% pass rate
We are proud to announce that the Lotus High School Class of 2024 achieved an 83.3 percent matric pass rate. This milestone reflects the perseverance of our learners, the commitment and skill of our educators, and the unwavering support of our School Governing Body...
Eco mural: our school badge made from recycled bottle tops
Our foyer now features a striking eco mural of the Lotus High school badge, created entirely from thousands of recycled plastic bottle tops collected by learners, staff, and community members. Inspired by a similar project in the United Kingdom, our Eco Club led the...
A week of transformation across campus
In just one busy week, Lotus High experienced a wave of transformation across the campus as multiple renovation and upgrade projects moved forward. Electrical, plumbing, tiling, plastering, and painting teams worked throughout the school, while installation crews...
Staff appreciation
This week at Lotus High was filled with gratitude, growth, and global connection. Our learners hosted a heartfelt staff appreciation assembly, presenting certificates and sharing words of thanks before staff enjoyed a celebratory tea. As a further gesture of...
Matric awards celebrate excellence
Our Matric Awards evening was a powerful celebration of the hard work and excellence of the Class of 2024. Following the matric briefing, learners and families gathered to recognise achievements across academic subjects and sporting codes. The Principal's Award was...
Class of ’86 funds new trophies
The Lotus High Class of 1986 has shown remarkable loyalty and generosity by donating R3 000 towards new academic and sporting trophies for our learners. Past pupil Rafiek Taylor helped rally his classmates around the idea of recognising excellence in a more visible...
Women’s Day tribute
On Women's Day, Lotus High paused to recognise and celebrate the many women who shape our school community. From teachers and support staff to mothers, guardians, and community leaders, their strength, resilience, and daily acts of care are at the heart of our...
Mandela Day: how you can help
Mandela Day offers a meaningful opportunity to live out the values of service, dignity, and hope that we champion at Lotus High. This year, we invited supporters to contribute 67 minutes or more through donations of time, skills, or resources that strengthen our...
Spekboom donation for a greener campus
We are grateful to have received five spekboom plants to brighten the Lotus High grounds and support our efforts towards a greener, more sustainable campus. While our primary focus remains on teaching, learning, and the many resources our classrooms still need, small...
Grade 8–9 Technology projects on show
Our Grade 8 and 9 Technology learners recently showcased an impressive selection of projects, including model bridges, water tanks, pulleys, and roof trusses built from everyday materials. Guided by clear assessment criteria and high expectations, learners applied...
Admissions 2025: apply online
Applications for Grade 8 in 2025 are now open, and we invite families who share our values to consider Lotus High as their school of choice. As a fee-paying school, we look for learners who show academic commitment, participate in sport or cultural activities, and...
Coffee for staff: a thank-you for a strong term
Providing quality education every day demands energy, resilience, and a willingness to adapt, and the Lotus High staff have demonstrated all three in abundance. To say thank you for a strong and demanding term, we hosted a coffee morning in partnership with Jo Coffee,...
Grade 8–11 Prize Giving 2023
The Grade 8–11 Prize Giving for 2023 was a proud moment for Lotus High School as we celebrated academic excellence and positive contribution across the intermediate and senior phases. New traditions added significance to the...
Vygieskraal athletics meet: looking sharp and competing hard
Lotus High learners represented the school with pride at the recent athletics meet held at Vygieskraal Stadium. From the moment they arrived, our teams looked smart and unified in their school colours, reflecting a strong sense of identity and discipline. On the track...
Nine athletes qualify for Zonals
We are delighted that nine Lotus High athletes have qualified for Zonals, with four excelling in field events and five shining on the track. Their success is particularly inspiring given that we do not yet have a fully developed sports field on campus, making training...
Minister of Sport event: equipment donation
Lotus High was honoured to receive much-needed sports equipment at an event hosted at Astra Special School, attended by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture. The donated equipment will be used across multiple teams and grades, enabling more learners to participate...
Entrance makeover and signage
First impressions matter, and our refreshed school entrance now offers a warm, inspiring welcome to learners, parents, and visitors. The makeover includes upgraded signage and a series of motivational phrases and values, beautifully executed by local artist Faizel...
Pride in our uniform
Our school uniform is more than a set of clothes; it is a symbol of who we are and what we stand for at Lotus High. When learners wear their blazers, ties, and shirts correctly, they communicate pride in themselves, respect for their peers, and honour for the school...
A busy weekend: voter registration
Lotus High experienced a vibrant and productive weekend as the campus hosted multiple activities that connected the school with the wider community. Our grounds served as a venue for IEC voter registration, giving community members convenient access to an important...
Live stream: Matric Class of 2023 results
When the Matric Class of 2023 received their results, Lotus High shared the moment with the wider community through a live stream. This allowed families, alumni, and supporters who could not be physically present to join in celebrating the achievements of our learners...
Holiday work: a major campus uplift
While many people were on holiday, teams of workers and staff members were hard at work upgrading key spaces across the Lotus High campus. Classrooms, staff areas, and specialist rooms received attention, with improvements ranging from new tiles and fresh paint to the...
Staffroom makeover
The Lotus High staffroom has undergone a thoughtful makeover to create a more welcoming, functional space where teachers can relax, collaborate, and recharge. Comfortable seating, practical storage, and a refreshed layout now support both informal conversation and...
Support for our caretaker’s room
As part of our commitment to caring for the people who care for our school, Lotus High appealed for support to improve the living space of our caretaker. We requested items such as bedding, a wardrobe, a microwave, and curtains to make the room more comfortable and...
Seeking a guard house for Mr Martins
We are seeking assistance to secure a small Wendy house or guard hut for Mr Martins, who helps safeguard our school community. Currently exposed to the elements while on duty, he would greatly benefit from a sheltered space that offers protection from sun, wind, and...
Classrooms upgraded with new whiteboards
Lotus High classrooms have taken a big step into a more modern teaching environment thanks to the installation of two large whiteboards in each room. This upgrade, made possible by generous discounts from PNA, allowed us to replace old chalkboards with cleaner, more...
Staff appreciation tea and gifts
To close the year on a note of gratitude, Lotus High hosted a special appreciation tea for staff, complete with donated treats and thoughtful gift bags. The event recognised the long hours, emotional investment, and professional dedication that teachers and support...
Exam treat from Gatti Ice Cream
At the end of a demanding exam period, Gatti Ice Cream brought smiles to the faces of Lotus High learners with a generous ice cream treat. This simple gesture helped learners decompress, feel appreciated, and end the term on a sweeter note. Moments like these remind...
A poem for Lotus: Love in our school
We recently shared a reflective poem that captures the spirit of what we call Lotus Love, a phrase that speaks to the compassion, resilience, and community care that characterise our school. The poem highlights the ways in which teachers, learners, families, and...
MySchool beneficiary drive
Lotus High is encouraging supporters to list the school as a beneficiary on their MySchool cards, creating a sustainable stream of monthly funding at no extra cost to families. Every time a supporter shops at participating retailers and swipes their card, a small...
2024 Open Day invitation
Parents and guardians of accepted learners are warmly invited to attend the Lotus High 2024 Open Day on 9 December. This event provides an important opportunity to tour the campus, meet key staff members, and gain practical information about the year ahead. Families...
Courtyard fruit garden plan
Lotus High is exploring plans to transform one of our courtyards into a shared fruit garden that will bring colour, shade, and learning opportunities to the heart of the school. By planting fruit trees and edible plants, we hope to create a space that enhances the...
Wellness room makeover
Miss van Reenans room at Lotus High has been transformed into a calming wellness space designed to support the emotional and mental health of our learners. The makeover includes comfortable furnishings, softer lighting, and a range of sensory tools such as fidget...
School shoes for every learner: MyWalk donation
Lotus High was blessed to receive a generous donation of school shoes from MyWalk, Netcare, and Adcock Ingram, made from recycled hospital drip bags. This innovative initiative combines environmental sustainability with social impact, ensuring that more of our...
Sports fields vision: help us spread the word
Although Lotus High has enough land for sports facilities, we currently lack a fully developed sports field, limiting the opportunities we can offer our learners. Our vision is to create a proper field that will support athletics, team sports, and physical education,...
Help improve the chicken coop for the feeding scheme
The chicken coop at Lotus High plays a small but meaningful role in supporting our feeding scheme, and we are seeking handy volunteers to help upgrade this structure. Improvements such as better roofing, secure fencing, and practical storage can enhance animal welfare...
Staff laptops needed
To strengthen teaching and learning at Lotus High, we are appealing for donations of second-hand laptops in good working order for our staff. Reliable devices enable teachers to prepare lessons more efficiently, access online resources, record assessment data, and...
Uniform donations request
As we prepare for a new school year, Lotus High is appealing for gently used uniform items to ensure that every learner can start the year with pride. We are specifically seeking items such as white shirts, grey trousers, skirts, blazers, and ties that are still in...
Thank you
Lotus High extends a heartfelt thank you to Clicks Count for building our new website, revitalising our Facebook presence, and helping us tell our story to a wider audience. These digital tools have played a key role in attracting donations, resources, and volunteer...
Donate pre-loved sports equipment
We are calling on our community to donate pre-loved sports equipment to help expand opportunities for learners to participate in physical activity at Lotus High. Items such as balls, bats, racquets, cones, bibs, and nets that are no longer being used can find a new...
Call for table tennis tables and equipment
Lotus High is looking to introduce or strengthen table tennis as an accessible, engaging sport for our learners, and we are therefore appealing for donations of tables, bats, and balls. At present, we rely on makeshift solutions that limit what we can offer. Proper...
Principal on CapeTalk: challenges and solutions
Our principal recently joined CapeTalk to discuss the realities, needs, and emerging solutions at Lotus High. The conversation covered issues such as infrastructure gaps, resource shortages, and the hopes we hold for our learners, while also highlighting the tangible...
100+ new library books from Bargain Books SA
Our library shelves are richer and more inviting thanks to a generous donation of over 100 new books from Bargain Books SA and their supporters. The collection includes a range of relevant, engaging titles that offer our learners stories of hope, real-world role...
Debit order appeal to fund fees
Lotus High is exploring a simple but powerful model to help cover school fees for all learners through small, regular contributions from a broad base of supporters. We are inviting individuals to consider committing to a monthly debit order of around R50, with the...
Media features: our turnaround story gains traction
Lotus Highs turnaround story has begun to gain wider recognition through media platforms such as Good Things Guy and others who have shared our journey. These features highlight both the challenges we face and the remarkable progress made through the commitment of...
Message from the new Caretaker Principal
Hello, I’m Stephen Price. Since retiring from Bergvliet High School, I’ve embarked on a new journey as the caretaker principal of Lotus High. When I arrived, Lotus High was facing a myriad of challenges, being the lowest performing school in the Western Cape’s NSC...