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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

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@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.

Isibindi's Original
House Cheer

Play Video

ISIBINDI CHANT
I-S-I-B-I-N-D-I
That is how we S-T-A-Y
Whoop! Bindi! Whoop! Bindi! Whoop! Bindi! Whoop! Bindi! Whoop! Bindi! Whoop! Bindi! Whoop! Bindi! Woooooooooooooooo! (x2)

Isibindi's Chants
& Hand Symbols