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How The Year Works

A structured yet life-giving rhythm of rigorous academics, deep community, and physical discipline — all woven together in one transformative year.

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Three Mornings a Week

Classes are held three mornings a week at The Roost in Fairland. At break times, students can enjoy playing pool, table tennis, or chatting around the fire pit.

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Friday Chapel & Mentoring

On Fridays, students meet for Chapel and mentoring.

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12 Hours of Class + 8 Hours Reading

Each week, students will be expected to do about 8 hours of reading and preparation for their 12 hours of class time. Class discussions encourage students to share, sharpen one another, and apply wisdom to their own lives.

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~20 Hours Free Per Week

Students will still have about 20 hours a week for work, job shadowing, or additional studies.

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Personal Mentoring Plan

A personalised mentoring plan developed for each student, including accountability regarding private worship, corporate worship, small groups, use of digital media, and physical training.

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Physical Challenge

The physical training plan includes preparation for one of the following events to be completed before the final month:

  • Half Marathon
  • 21 km run (e.g. Soweto Marathon)
  • 90 km cycle (e.g. 94.7 Cycle Challenge)
  • 1.6 km swim (e.g. Sun City Swim)
  • Club sport (e.g. netball, rugby, squash, soccer)