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CHELO, a B-BBEE level 1 organisation, is a registered NPO created in 2007
by a group of parents in partnership with Hout Bay International School (HBIS).
The partnership provides access to a world-class international education for children from previously disadvantaged communities of Hout Bay.
CHELO, a B-BBEE level 1 organisation, is a registered NPO created in 2007
by a group of parents in partnership with Hout Bay International School (HBIS).
HBIS contributes school fees while CHELO funds all other direct (financial, social & educational) costs of our bursary children. These costs mount up and we cover those for all 13 students - 1 in each year group starting in PYP1 - primary years 1.
CHELO can only achieve this through continuous fundraising & the generous contributions of money, time & energy by supportive parents.
HOW WE SUPPORT 13 BURSARY STUDENTS (AGE 5-18) EVERY YEAR
Digital equipment - lap tops/tablets
All required Stationery
Subject Textbooks
Tutoring if required
Entry into academic competitions​
Online educational resources
Prom outfit & ticket allowance
We advertise & facilitate the bursary application process once a year
School trip & camp fees
Extra Murals including swimming lessons
Examination fees
Higher education application support
Counselling/Health screening
School event allowance/tickets
Mentorship if needed
School photo allowance
School uniforms
OVER 90% OF ALL FUNDS ARE SPENT DIRECTLY ON THE BURSARY STUDENTS
HOW YOU CAN HELP
There are 4 ways to help support our school bursary students.
All donations are tax deductible.
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USE YOUR PHONE
If 50% of our school families donated R50 a month, we'd reach our yearly fundraising target.
PICK UP YOUR PHONE TO SCAN THE CODE
OR BY EFT
Account name: CHELO
Bank: FNB- First National Bank
Branch code: 204009
Account number: 62874202428
BIC / SWIFT code: FIRNZAJJ
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or
Download the Woolworths or MySchool App from
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Don't forget to select CHELO as one of your beneficiaries
SWIPE OR SCAN WHEN YOU SHOP
MAKE A BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION
CHELO is a B-BBEE level 1 organisation. Over 90% of funds raised are directly used to benefit our bursary children. Contact us and see how we can contribute towards your BEE scorecard.
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CONTACT US
Hout Bay International School, 61 Main Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
With thanks to our committee members & volunteers:
Danielle Timmins, Lauren Robinson,
Foluke Olusegun, Sarah-Jane Cowen, Simon van Wyk, Karly West,
Zineb Kadiri, Priya P, Arina, Sulaiman & Muhibah Salie
OUR TEAM
BURSARY APPLICATIONS
We open the bursary application process on behalf of HBIS once a year.
Applications for the Jan 2026 place are now closed. For the bursary place starting January 2027 , applications will open in May 2026.
SUBSCRIBE
We'll periodically send emails to update you on our news & progress.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
