The 2011 Varsity College Pietermaritzburg School’s Quiz (now in its eighth year) was held at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds on 27 August. The quiz is a collaboration between Varsity College, The Natal Witness and the South African Institute for International Affairs (SAIIA).
The event buzzed with 46 teams, from 28 schools taking part. Students were taken through their paces with questions taken from The Natal Witness daily editions from 1 – 19 August. The questions all related to the categories of International Politics and General, International Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sport, South African Politics and General, South African Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sport, Environmental Affairs, KZN Local and General.
A high standard was maintained by all and the school students showed just how seriously they take the quiz and staying informed and abreast of local and international affairs.
Carter High has dominated this quiz for the last few years, but were pipped to first and second place by King Edward High from Matatiele. Carter High came in third this year, and congratulations were extended to the winners and all who took part.
Wednesday, 07 September 2011
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Varsity College Opens New Campus in Midrand
Giving more students the opportunity to take life to the next level.
We are pleased to announce the opening of a new Varsity College campus in Midrand, Gauteng in 2012.
Varsity College has offered students high quality tertiary education, as well as a fun-filled and holistic student experience, geared towards a successful career path, for twenty years.
The Midrand campus facility has been developed to provide a modern and stimulating environment for students. Close proximity to the M1, the Gautrain and other major routes make it an excellent and convenient choice, even for those not living in the immediate vicinity.
The campus will offer tuition for a selection of degree and diploma programmes for full-time students as well as part-time programmes for working adults, through our School of Business and Technology.
Varsity College is a brand of the Independent Institute of Education (IIE), the largest, most accredited private education provider in the country.
Students interested in applying to Varsity College Midrand for 2012 can book an interview at our offices in Janadel Avenue, by calling 0110266935 or emailing mrd@varsitycollege.co.za
We are pleased to announce the opening of a new Varsity College campus in Midrand, Gauteng in 2012.
Varsity College has offered students high quality tertiary education, as well as a fun-filled and holistic student experience, geared towards a successful career path, for twenty years.
The Midrand campus facility has been developed to provide a modern and stimulating environment for students. Close proximity to the M1, the Gautrain and other major routes make it an excellent and convenient choice, even for those not living in the immediate vicinity.
The campus will offer tuition for a selection of degree and diploma programmes for full-time students as well as part-time programmes for working adults, through our School of Business and Technology.
Varsity College is a brand of the Independent Institute of Education (IIE), the largest, most accredited private education provider in the country.
Students interested in applying to Varsity College Midrand for 2012 can book an interview at our offices in Janadel Avenue, by calling 0110266935 or emailing mrd@varsitycollege.co.za
Wednesday, 03 August 2011
Exciting Degree option for students
Varsity College, an educational brand of the Independent Institute of Education (the IIE), is proud to announce the successful accreditation of a new degree - the Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate Communication, which will be conferred by the IIE . The 3 year degree is at level 7 on the Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF) and accredited by the Council for Higher Education. The degree will be introduced at Varsity College in 2012. Interested students are invited to apply.
Click here for more information on the course content . Students who would like to apply for this degree should book an interview with a Student Advisor on one of our seven campuses.
The introduction of IIE degrees at Varsity College underpins the commitment of Varsity College to building its premium reputation through high quality academic products and excellence in delivery.
Click here for more information on the course content . Students who would like to apply for this degree should book an interview with a Student Advisor on one of our seven campuses.
The introduction of IIE degrees at Varsity College underpins the commitment of Varsity College to building its premium reputation through high quality academic products and excellence in delivery.
USSA Cycling Tour
VC also entered a team into the USSA Cycling Tour that took place from 28 June – 1 July! This was the 1st time VC competed in a USSA Cycling Tour and it was a great experience for the 3 students Robert Du Preez (Durban North), Tyrone Seaton-Smith and Jared Milford (Sandton). It was a long week of racing with the MTB race taking place on 1st day and then the students had to endure 4 days of stage races and over 200km of road cycling in the Magaliesburg area. Despite the USSA Cycling Tour being focused on road racing we gained a lot of experience and will go better prepared next year!
VC Surfing Champs!
Varsity College Surfing team excelled at SA University (USSA) Champs in Victory Bay from 27 – 29 June 2011 with Durban North Sports Life captains Tammy-Lee Smith winning the ladies event and Shawn Dennis coming 2nd in the men’s event...What a fantastic achievement! VC launched surfing as a Sports Life sport in 2011 with both advanced and learn–to–surf programs operating in CPT and Durban. It was great to see a competitive team of 8 men and 2 ladies from the CPT and Durban North campuses participating in the event, with Durban North student Scott Lefevre also making it through to the semi finals! Tammy, Shawn and Scott did VC proud as they all made the USSA team for 2011!
See full report on Zigzag’s website: http://www.zigzag.co.za/news/contest/7701/Beck-and-Smith-Crowned-Champions-at-SA-University-Champs
See full report on Zigzag’s website: http://www.zigzag.co.za/news/contest/7701/Beck-and-Smith-Crowned-Champions-at-SA-University-Champs
PVM Energy Bar Varsity College National Action Sports Weekend
The PVM Energy Bar Varsity College National Action Sports Weekend took place for the 3rd time from 8 to 10 July in Durban. Once again all VC campuses sent their finest action netball, soccer, and cricket teams to compete for top honours. One team even boasted 4 provincial players!
Although tense rivalry and competition existed, there was a real sense of camaraderie, not only among the players from the same campuses, but from the same province. Students really enjoyed the interaction with their fellow campuses and really got to know each other better.
Despite the social interaction that seemed to be the main focus of the weekend, everyone’s eye was still on the prize. Everyone had to wait for the very last ball to be bowled and the last minute of games to conclude to find out who the overall winners would be, that's just how tight the competition was.
The Westville Cowboys were crowned overall winners thanks to their last ball victory in the action cricket as well as a very close victory in the action netball. Final results were as follows: Action Cricket...Westville Cowboys (gold) Pretoria Bulldozers (silver) Sandton Knights (bronze) Action Soccer: Pietermaritzburg Mammoths (gold) Pretoria Bulldozers (silver) PE Coastal Kings (bronze) Action Netball: Westville Cowboys (gold) Durban North Pirates (silver) Sandton Knights (bronze) The Cape Town Vipers could not stop singing and being joyous the entire weekend and were deservingly awarded the Christo Petzer Spirit trophy for the second year in a row. Right behind the overall winners, the Westville Cowboys, The Pretoria Bulldozers came 2nd overall, followed by the Sandton Knights in 3rd. Varsity College is very grateful to PVM Nutritional Sciences for sponsoring the event and for being the fuel powering our sports teams for the rest of 2011.
Although tense rivalry and competition existed, there was a real sense of camaraderie, not only among the players from the same campuses, but from the same province. Students really enjoyed the interaction with their fellow campuses and really got to know each other better.
Despite the social interaction that seemed to be the main focus of the weekend, everyone’s eye was still on the prize. Everyone had to wait for the very last ball to be bowled and the last minute of games to conclude to find out who the overall winners would be, that's just how tight the competition was.
The Westville Cowboys were crowned overall winners thanks to their last ball victory in the action cricket as well as a very close victory in the action netball. Final results were as follows: Action Cricket...Westville Cowboys (gold) Pretoria Bulldozers (silver) Sandton Knights (bronze) Action Soccer: Pietermaritzburg Mammoths (gold) Pretoria Bulldozers (silver) PE Coastal Kings (bronze) Action Netball: Westville Cowboys (gold) Durban North Pirates (silver) Sandton Knights (bronze) The Cape Town Vipers could not stop singing and being joyous the entire weekend and were deservingly awarded the Christo Petzer Spirit trophy for the second year in a row. Right behind the overall winners, the Westville Cowboys, The Pretoria Bulldozers came 2nd overall, followed by the Sandton Knights in 3rd. Varsity College is very grateful to PVM Nutritional Sciences for sponsoring the event and for being the fuel powering our sports teams for the rest of 2011.
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Varsity College Sports Bulletin
PVM Energy Bar Varsity College National Action Sports Weekend
National Action Sports Weekend is happening this weekend!!
So who will be National Action Sports Champions this year??
Will the Westville Cowboys or Durban North Pirates triumph again on home soil...or will the Gauteng campuses, the Sandton Knights or the Pretoria Bulldozers, show their metal against the coastal campuses! Maybe the CPT Vipers who won the Spirit award last time convert some of their great sportsmanship into some great on field performances and take home take one the winners trophies away from Maritzburg Mammoths! The PE Coastal Kings who have been on the knocking on the door of the finals in previous years could be in with a chance! It all boils down to the training and preparation done leading up to the tournament! Good luck and all the best to all students participating!
National Action Sports Weekend is happening again this year from 8 – 10 July in Westville...so get behind your team as they prepare to take on the other campuses in cricket, soccer and netball and aim to be the Varsity College National Action Sports Champions for 2011!
VC Surfing Champs!
Varsity College Surfing team excelled at SA University (USSA) Champs in Victory Bay from 27 – 29 June 2011 with Durban North Sports Life captains Tammy-Lee Smith winning the ladies event and Shawn Dennis coming 2nd in the men’s event...What a fantastic achievement! VC launched surfing as a Sports Life sport in 2011 with both advanced and learn–to–surf programs operating in CPT and Durban. It was great to see a competitive team of 8 men and 2 ladies from the CPT and Durban North campuses participating in the event, with Durban North student Scott Lefevre also making it through to the semi finals! Tammy, Shawn and Scott did VC proud as they all made the USSA team for 2011!
See full report on Zigzag’s website: http://www.zigzag.co.za/news/contest/7701/Beck-and-Smith-Crowned-Champions-at-SA-University-Champs
USSA Cycling Tour
VC also entered a team into the USSA Cycling Tour that took place from 28 June – 1 July! This was the 1st time VC competed in a USSA Cycling Tour and it was a great experience for the 3 students Robert Du Preez (Durban North), Tyrone Seaton-Smith and Jared Milford (Sandton). It was a long week of racing with the MTB race taking place on 1st day and then the students had to endure 4 days of stage races and over 200km of road cycling in the Magaliesburg area. Despite the USSA Cycling Tour being focused on road racing we gained a lot of experience and will go better prepared next year!
National Action Sports Weekend is happening this weekend!!
So who will be National Action Sports Champions this year??
Will the Westville Cowboys or Durban North Pirates triumph again on home soil...or will the Gauteng campuses, the Sandton Knights or the Pretoria Bulldozers, show their metal against the coastal campuses! Maybe the CPT Vipers who won the Spirit award last time convert some of their great sportsmanship into some great on field performances and take home take one the winners trophies away from Maritzburg Mammoths! The PE Coastal Kings who have been on the knocking on the door of the finals in previous years could be in with a chance! It all boils down to the training and preparation done leading up to the tournament! Good luck and all the best to all students participating!
National Action Sports Weekend is happening again this year from 8 – 10 July in Westville...so get behind your team as they prepare to take on the other campuses in cricket, soccer and netball and aim to be the Varsity College National Action Sports Champions for 2011!
VC Surfing Champs!
Varsity College Surfing team excelled at SA University (USSA) Champs in Victory Bay from 27 – 29 June 2011 with Durban North Sports Life captains Tammy-Lee Smith winning the ladies event and Shawn Dennis coming 2nd in the men’s event...What a fantastic achievement! VC launched surfing as a Sports Life sport in 2011 with both advanced and learn–to–surf programs operating in CPT and Durban. It was great to see a competitive team of 8 men and 2 ladies from the CPT and Durban North campuses participating in the event, with Durban North student Scott Lefevre also making it through to the semi finals! Tammy, Shawn and Scott did VC proud as they all made the USSA team for 2011!
See full report on Zigzag’s website: http://www.zigzag.co.za/news/contest/7701/Beck-and-Smith-Crowned-Champions-at-SA-University-Champs
USSA Cycling Tour
VC also entered a team into the USSA Cycling Tour that took place from 28 June – 1 July! This was the 1st time VC competed in a USSA Cycling Tour and it was a great experience for the 3 students Robert Du Preez (Durban North), Tyrone Seaton-Smith and Jared Milford (Sandton). It was a long week of racing with the MTB race taking place on 1st day and then the students had to endure 4 days of stage races and over 200km of road cycling in the Magaliesburg area. Despite the USSA Cycling Tour being focused on road racing we gained a lot of experience and will go better prepared next year!
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