Isibindi
Isibindi is a tight-knit group of individuals, akin to a pride of African lions, where family means everything. The House’s symbolic animals, the mute swan and the lion, serve to empower incoming members. While new students might initially be quiet or shy, the longer they are in the House, the more they begin to display characteristics of strength and bravery. In Zulu, Isibindi means ‘courage.’
The dichotomy of sharing symbolic animals between the gentle and beautiful swan and the proud and courageous lion is what makes Isibindi so unique. It is a House that inherits the legend and influence of both Shaka Zulu and Nelson Mandela. Isibindi is adept at being strategic and creative, knowing when to pull back and be reserved, as well as when to go full force with power and strength. This is why Isibindi welcomes creative and quiet kids, transforming them into leaders over time. They learn that, like the mute swan, their quiet creativity can be harnessed to speak volumes in its own way.
Official Hand Signal
“Who You With” Sign
Isibindi
House Facts
Symbolic Animal
The Lion and
The Mute Swan
Language
Zulu
Heritage
South Africa
First Student Leader
Chichi Ugwuh
First Staff Leader
Stanley Adkins
Sister House
Onraka
Connect with us on Instagram
@houseofisibindi
The Mute Swan
At the top of our crest is the Mute Swan, its beauty speaking volumes, and its discernment reflecting the storied tradition of Zulu leadership—astute, compelling, and unwavering.
The Ebony Tree
The African ebony tree pays homage to the awe-inspiring beauty of the continent of our heritage.
Courage
“Isibindi” means “courage”
in the language of Zulu.
The Zulu Axe
The ancient Zulu axe, hewn in the
time of Shaka Zulu, pairs shrewd
thought with the power to stand
firm in the name of protecting land,
people, and spirit.
The Lion
At the center of the crest is the
lion. Living in a pride, dedicated
to family, he is revered throughout
the world for his enviable strength
and courage.
Green
The color green reminds us
of the rich and abundant
resources of Africa.