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Stanford Lake College
Mar 15, 20232 min read
The Wik Triathlon 2023
On Sunday, 12th March, we hosted the annual Wik Memorial Triathlon. We had a number of parents, staff, students and alumni taking part in...
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Stanford Lake College
May 19, 20222 min read
What is adventure racing?
Adventure racing is a proud part of what we at Stanford Lake College stand for. The sport teaches life skills like problem solving,...
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Stanford Lake College
Mar 12, 20224 min read
Grade 9 Expedition: Part Two
The Grade 9s readied themselves for an eventful rafting experience on the Olifants River. The fun started on Monday afternoon once the...
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Stanford Lake College
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Grade 9 Expedition: Part One
On the morning of Friday 4th March, 46 excited Grade 9 pupils boarded the bus to start their first expedition of the year. A chorus of...
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Stanford Lake College
Sep 28, 20213 min read
Grade 8: Wolkberg Explorers
On Thursday, 16th September, 50 Grade 8 explorers set out on their longest expedition yet – they were about to embark on a 7-day trail...
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Stanford Lake College
Sep 8, 20213 min read
Exploring the Soutpansberg
On Tuesday, 24th August, the Grade 9 pupils embarked on their last Trek of their Stanford careers. The grade of 54 pupils was whittled...
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Stanford Lake College
May 18, 20211 min read
Team Balega ranked fourth in the country!
Heidi Katzke and Jarryd Gosling joined Team Balega for the 120km Adventure Race hosted by Kinetic Events in Swellendam last weekend. The...
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Stanford Lake College
Apr 6, 20213 min read
Grade 9 Trek - Part Two
by Mrs Beth Coetzee Be prepared. Expect the unexpected. Think outside the box. As a staff member going on Trek, these are the things you...
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Stanford Lake College
Apr 2, 20212 min read
Grade 9 Trek - Part One
by Mr Neil Haarhoff From 23 March till 29 March the Grade 9 students embarked on their first expedition of the year - ‘In the Footsteps...
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Stanford Lake College
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Young Stanfordians Conquer the Crown
by Miss Verreynne “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5” ... And so the Grade 8 Trek began with each student receiving a number to remember for the...
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Stanford Lake College
Mar 1, 20212 min read
Adventure Racers were Ready to Rumble
by Jarryd Gosling On Sunday 21st February, a number of adventure racers tackled the Red Ants Rumble 60Km race at B’Sorah in the...
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Stanford Lake College
Dec 8, 20201 min read
Stanford team makes Top 10 nationally for Adventure Racing
An adventure racing team made up of pupils from Stanford Lake College has been ranked 10th in the country against other teams made up of pro
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Stanford Lake College
Mar 18, 20202 min read
The Wik Triathlon 2020
There was a wonderful turnout for the eighth edition of the Wik Memorial Triathlon on Sunday, 15th March.
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Stanford Lake College
Feb 20, 20201 min read
Grade 8 Trek in Pictures
Our fresh-faced Grade 8 students embarked on a three-day hike through the Magoebaskloof mountains this month.
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Stanford Lake College
Jan 7, 20201 min read
Adventure is our middle name
Three Stanford Lake College teams completed the 2019 edition of the South African Schools Adventure Racing Championships.
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Stanford Lake College
Sep 16, 20191 min read
Grade 9 Trek Reflections
During their solo experience, the Grade 9 students completed a reflection exercise.
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Stanford Lake College
Sep 16, 20193 min read
The highs and lows of Grade 8 Trek
The Grade 8 learners embarked on their 8-day “Twin Peaks” trek. The expedition ahead seemed almost impossible.
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Stanford Lake College
Mar 13, 20194 min read
Grade 9 Trek [Part Two] – by Casper Venter (Grade 12)
The hardships that you are put through on trek, bring the whole grade much closer as a unit, it brings a sense of unity and camaraderie.
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Stanford Lake College
Mar 4, 20191 min read
Grade 9 Trek [Part One]
That night, the young adventurers enjoyed swopping stories around the fire whilst taking turns on stag (camp watch).
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