Snippets October 2018

October 2018

SNIPPETS PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

PASCH INITIATIVE By Mr Smit

On Wednesday, 24 October, the ZfA
(Zentralstelle fürs Auslandsschulwesen)
celebrated the 10th anniversary of the
PASCH Ini a ve. This ini a ve allows
Partner Schools in Germany and many
German-teaching schools across the globe
to interact with each other, exchanging
ideas, le ers, e-mails and some mes even
learners.

PHSG, being such a Partner School, was
happy to be part of the celebra on. For this
event, our German girls gathered in front of
the school and set free approximately 100
bio-degradable balloons in the German
colours (red, black and gold).

A ached to some of these balloons, were
PASCH postcards. Keep an eye out wherever
you go for these very valuable postcards
(example on the le ). Should anybody find
such a postcard, you are encouraged to fill in
your details and post it, as you may be the
lucky winner of some cool German goodies.

PHSG releases 100 bio-degradable balloons to celebrate the 10th anniversary Dr Winfried Spanaus from the ZfA addressing
of the PASCH Initiative. Click here to view more photos. learners who take German as a subject.

Park Street, Arcadia Tel: 012 430 7341 www.phsg.org.za Email:[email protected]

NIGHT OF THE PROMS

A huge ‘thank-you’ to Mr Brendan Hohls for sharing his stunning pics with us! To view more click here.

By Jasmine Beeforth (Grade 8) dance groups as well as the choirs. A poem was dedicated to

On 10 October, the day of the school's birthday, the “Night of Mrs Erasmus to conclude the items.
the Proms” was held in the Hall, to celebrate t PHSG’s
birthday and to welcome Mrs Erasmus as the new Principal. The night then ended with many thank-yous and gi s given
to all those involved in the organisa on of the events, as well
Rousing music was played by the orchestra and ensembles as many tearful farewells to the Matrics of 2018.

and there was further colour added by the senior and junior

MATRIC VALEDICTION

By Grace Mngadi (Grade 12) Fore more pics click here.

Matrics and their support structures entered PBHS school
hall, feeling as though it were heaven – li le candles lit the
steps.

Deputy Head Girl for 2018, Kiese Mpasa, gave a moving 2018 Headgirl, Tshegofatso Matlou (left) and 2018 Deputy Headgirl,
speech about what it means to be a woman and, moreover, Kiese Mpasa (right) with guest speaker, Tessa Grobbelaar.
a woman at PHSG. It was poe c and inspiring. Tshegofatso
(Tshego) Matlou cried during her Head Girl’s speech and this sympathe cally when some of their peers stumbled up or
led to everyone else quietly weeping too, un l all laughed at down the unfamiliar staircase.
Tshego's awkward blowing of her nose!
The girls were charmed by the silver Iris discs and
It finally hit everyone that the path at Girls' High had mementos. What a lovely li le gi from the school! A er
reached its conclusion for them and the guest speaker, Mrs the two hour service, everyone crowded around the tea
Grobbelaar, took a no-nonsense approach and pointed out tables. The highlight, for many, was the support from all the
that in order to succeed in life it would take GRIT. people there. The posi vity was palpable.

Of course, this is not nursery school and not everyone was
going to receive an award, but everyone was happy to
support and applaud for the learners who did. They cheered
when the best candidates were called up and moaned

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GAUTENG ACTION 24 MODEL LEGISLATURE

By Mr Smit South Africa'. Kgaugelo Mkumbeni, Bonolo Moikanyane
and Lehlogonolo Letshela were our well-spoken
On 19 October, the South African Ins tute of Interna onal par cipants for the day, and the event was also chaired by
Affairs hosted the first ever Gauteng Ac on 24 Model PHSG Old Girl Joyce Bongongo.
Legislature debate, modelled to realis cally resemble
Provincial Parliament. This is a brand new and en rely Typically in Model UN debates we are assigned a country to
unique concept, whereby the youth of Gauteng is given an represent; that was not the case this me around. Instead
opportunity to have their voices heard as they play a vital our young ladies represented Pretoria High School for Girls
role in compiling a working document on governmental and could freely raise their own concerns, offer their own
legislature. Not only is this a fantas c learning opportunity, input and present their own sugges ons.
but the document compiled by the coopera ng delega ons
is actually sent to the Gauteng Government. It was an event unlike any other we have ever a ended.
With undergraduate students from UP, UJ and Wits taking
The theme for the day was 'Not Too Young to Lead - Merging part, we were ever so slightly out of our comfort zone.
Global Issues with Localised Issues Faced by the Youth of Things were not made be er when our girls were split up

into three separate commissions (Environmental
Affairs, Human Se lements and Tourism) and could
no longer rely on each other's support.

Though undeniably nervous and overwhelmed,
they pushed through, said what they came to say
and learned as much as they could from this
awesome event. As the day came to a close, our
ladies themselves were perhaps the most surprised
of anyone in the room when, against all odds, they
were awarded the prize for First Best Delega on of
the day.

Kgaugelo Mkumbeni, Lehlogonolo Letshela and Bonolo Moikanyane We are excep onally proud of this phenomenal
took first place for Best Delegation achievement.

EISTEDDFOD ON THE PERFORMING ARTS

By Mrs Russell

PHSG would like to congratulate Amy Van Harte for her
par cipa on in the Eisteddfod on the Performing Arts in
September and October as well in “Dans in Jou Taal”, a na onal
compe on which is televised on Kyknet.

For the Eisteddfod her results were as follows:
Modern Charater Set Solo: A+
Modern Contemporary Set Solo: A
Mondern Jazz/Straight Solo/Champs : A+
Modern Lyrical Contemporary Solo/Champs:
Modern Characer Solo/Champs
Modern Jazz/Starlight Duet Trio Quartet – Amy's own
choreography: A+
Modern Contempory Duet Trio Quartet : A++
Then for group work
Modern Jazz: A++
Modern Contempory: A

For “Dans in Jou Taal” Amy par cipated in three group categories
and her groups were announced as

winners of the Jazz category, winners of the Contemporary
category and Overall Na onal Winners of the show .

Well done, Amy!

Amy Van Harte at “Dans in Jou Taal”

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CONSUMER STUDIES SA TEEN AMBASSADOR

OLYMPIAD CONTEST

By Mrs Lubie Pretoria News

PHSG is extremely proud of our Grade 12 learner, Shannon SA Teen Ambassador is a new
Campbell. Shannon was placed 3rd in the overall Consumer concept and empowerment
Studies Olympiad that took place from 9 to 10 October. programme for young women
between the ages of 15 and
5000 learners wrote the Olympiad and the top 20 were 19.
invited to the Finals, where they wrote a second exam to
determine placements. Shannon was awarded gi The programme celebrates
vouchers from Prue Leith Academy and Pick and Pay, as teenagers who aspire to be
well as with various gi bags and recipes books. the best version of
themselves, who inspire their Ntando Sgudla
Congratula ons on this fine achievement! peers and ul mately mould
the youth who are the future of South Africa. One of our
PHSG girls, Ntando Sgudla, was selected in the top 100 of
the contest.

In her essay to convince the judges why she would be
perfect to be part of the SA Teen 2018 Ambassador Top 100
semi-finalists, she said she wanted to be a role model to her
peers to show them they could do anything they set their
minds to. The winner will be announced in December. To
vote for her, SMS 'Ntando Sgudla' to 35959.

For more on this story click here.

Shannon Campbell with Consumer Studies Teacher, Mrs Lubie, at MISS TEEN SA
the Consumer Studies Olympiad
UNIVERSAL

Sagofiwa Moya competed in The Miss Teen South Africa
Universal 2018/2019 compe on on 13 October, held at
the Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport.

A er five months of prepara on and over 100 girls
par cipa ng in the compe on, she was crowned the new
face of Miss Teen South Africa Universal 2018!

We would like to congratulate her on this fantas c
achievement and wish her the best of luck in this posi on.

SALA COMPETITION

By Ms Cooper

PHSG would like to congratulate Rozanna Queiros, Ashleigh
Wenhold, Keletso Maboitshego, Tshilidzi Mabadzhabadzha
and Caitlin Schroder-Beneke in Grade 12 for ge ng
through to the Na onal final of the South African Literacy
Associa on Compe on. Of the eleven speakers that were
entered into the compe on, five of them got through to
the final, and two of them were placed in the top three of
their respec ve categories.

Ashleigh was placed 3rd in a very compe ve Grade 11
group of speakers and Caitlin was placed 3rd in the Matric
category for her excellent speech.

We are excep onally proud of all our finalists who each
received a cer ficate for their efforts. Well done to these
young ladies.

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ONE GIANT LEAP FOR ROBOTICS

By Yolanda M mkulu (Grade 11) and Jasmine Beeforth(Grade 8) didn't think we were going to make it as Yolanda said that we
were not going to be called out. I strongly agreed and a few
31 Teams competed on Saturday, 13 October 2018, for the seconds later we heard our name announced!” said Damola,
opportunity to be able to compete in the Na onal FLL (First an Orbeez team member.
Lego League) compe on which will be held in
Johannesburg from 30 November this year. Orbeez winning the Robot Strategy and Innovation Prize

PHSG entered 3 Robo cs Of the 31 teams that competed on the day, 8 were chosen to
teams: Orbeez, compete in Na onals at Sci-Bono, in Johannesburg. These
Andromeda and a includes Hey, That's Us! and Orbeez. Unfortunately,
combined team, Hey,that's Andromeda fell short but they are roo ng for Orbeez and
Us!, which is comprised of Hey, That's Us! to make it to Interna onals!
girls from Girls' High and Everyone was ecsta c as the day ended on a happy note for
boys from PBHS and all. All teams took the stage and danced un l they weren't
Maragon College. able to stand anymore. One can conclude and say that it was
a day spent in the galaxy Andromeda, filled with colourful
The compe ons are Orbeez, giggles and smiles because Hey That's Us! Always.

pla orms for learners to 8 teams going into the nationals

develop innova ve

thinking for complex

problems. Having to start

Andromeda preparing for your robot prac se, finalise
Robot runs. your speeches and show

gracious professionalism at 7:30 in the morning and end

your day at 17:00 in the a ernoon is not anyone's cup of tea,

but PHSG girls never back down from a challenge.

In the morning Orbeez and Hey, That's Us! had to present
their robot design, research and core values to the judges as
Andromeda did robot runs.

All teams managed to win trophies for Robo cs. Orbeez took
the Strategy and Innova on trophy, Andromeda took
Innova ve Solu on and Hey, That's Us! took the trophy as
overall winners. The victories came as a pleasant surprise
for Andromeda and Orbeez, as this was the first me they
had competed in the FLL compe on.

The excitement in the PHSG teams was tangible, “We really

AL GHAZALI SPEECH CONTEST

By Ms Cooper both of them.

On 13 October, PHSG Public Speaking competed in the Al Lehlogonolo placed fourth and Kelebogile placed second
Ghazali Speech Contest. This is a brand new compe on. overall. Their combined scores meant that PHSG was placed
The school entered two learners (the maximum number for second overall in the compe on and they won R4000 for
this event), Kelebogile Ratsoana and Lehlogonolo Letshela, the school.
who presented their outstanding, innova ve speeches and
the feedback they received was solely posi ve. Well done to these powerful young women.

The highly crea ve speeches included Kelebogile giving a
'eulogy' of sorts, as she was conduc ng a funeral for an
outdated defini on of humanity, and Lehlogonolo, who
sent an alien broadcast from outer-space to warn earthlings
of the dangers of making Social Media the 'Sun' in our
universe.

Teachers from others schools as well as the adjudicators
were effusive in their praise of Lehlogonlo and Kelebogile,
and were astounded by their level of maturity,
compe veness, poise, and eloquence. We are so proud of

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UNITED NATIONS GALA

OF JUJITSU PHSG hosted a gala on Thursday 18 October. Well done to all
our swimmers and to our captains, Nicola and Bronwyn for
PHSG congratulates Mia Coombe for securing a bronze all their hard work. The gala had excep onal supporters and
medal in Ground Work, a er par cipa ng as part of the SA energe c cheerleaders who gave the swimmers incredible
President’s Team at the United Na ons of Jujitsu World support. You made the a ernoon a memorable one! The
Congress Championship, in Gibraltar during the October results are as follows:
school holidays. 1. Menlopark A 188
2. AHM A 148
She also par cipated in the South African Jujitsu 3. PHSG A and Menlopark B
Championships (SAJJC), hosted in Kempton Park where she 4. Waterkloof A and AHM B
won a gold medal in Ground Work and a bronze medal in 5. Waterkloof B
Cumite (Stand-up figh ng).

Well done, Mia!

Mia Choombe (right) at the United Nations of Jujitsu World
Congress Championship

MODEL UN PHSG Cheerleaders

By Mr Smit ROYAL ACADEMY

On Saturday, 13 October, Crawford College Pretoria hosted OF DANCE
their first ever Model United Na ons Deba ng event, by the
name of CRAWMUN. The session took the form of the We would like to congratulate Erin Russell in (Grade 9) and
United Na ons Security Council, discussing the topic of the Amy van Harte (Grade 10). These two ladies entered the
'Situa on in Yemen', and it proved to be a very interes ng Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams earlier this year. Erin
debate with some powerful speakers. achieved 71 percent for the Intermediate Founda on exam
and Amy achieved 70 percent for the intermediate
PHSG had a team taking part examina on.
with the tricky task of Amy is taking Dance Studies as an 8th subject at PHSG and
represen ng the United Erin will also be doing so from next year. Congratula ons to
States of America, which both ladies on these outstanding achievements.
means that most other
delega ons were looking to WAG SA GYMNASTIC
us for a resolu on document.
Our team, consis ng of CHAMPIONSHIP
Bonolo Moikanyane, Eunbin
Kang and Crystal Magezi, did We are excep onally proud of Georgie Dillon (Grade 8) who
an excep onal job and at the par cipated in the WAG South African Gymnas c
end of the session our Championship in Centurion on 2 October. She par cipated
resolu on was successfully at Level 8 and represented Northern Gauteng. Georgie
passed, almost unanimously. came 8th overall and ed 2nd on Vault. Well done on your
achievement! We applaud you for performing so well under
Eunbin Kang, Crystal Magezi A few other worthy such pressure and remaining calm despite the difficulty of
and Bonolo Moikanyane at compe tors stole the tle of compe ng at such a high level.
CRAWMUN. Best Delega on from us, but
Bonolo Moikanyane walked 6
away with a gold medal and
the tle of 1st Best Speaker.

MATRIC FINAL ASSEMBLY

By Fawn Dile ante words – the way one speaks to others and to oneself.
Visualise where you want to be and put the order out!
A very dynamic lecturer in Travel and Tourism, Ms Lavonne
du Plessis, addressed the Matrics (and the rest of the school) The Matrics sat on the stage facing
during the final assembly the 2018 Matrics would a end. the school, just as they had in Grade 8
when they first arrived at PHSG. As
Ms du Plessis is an Old Girl who a ended PHSG more or less they le assembly for the very last
at the same me as Mrs Erasmus. Her message – a er a VERY
busy and even ul life, was to learn, and essen ally, to live in me, there was a mix of emo ons:
the NOW. She encouraged all to celebrate a ributes and at happiness that they are so close to
the same me acknowledge weaknesses so that life would the finishing line and sadness that
always be a learning experience. they are coming to the end of an
important chapter in their lives.
Finally she warned everyone to pay a en on to the power of
For more pics click here.

MATRIC BREAKFAST TOP READERS

As customary, PHSG had a breakfast for the 2018 Matrics The PHSG Library is well frequented and many learners
a er their final Assembly. This was held at the Pavilion and a enjoy reading and use the Library to find their favourite
delicious assortments of picnic goodies was available. This books. We celebrated Literacy during September and Zama
provides the Matrics some me to mingle with friends and Nkwanyana, who had a book issued to her in Book Week,
teachers before they start their final exams. won a prize through a lucky draw.

To view more pics click here. PHSG readers were also invited to take part in a reading
challenge, and they rose to the occasion! Readers all
received a ques on from a specific subject, and they had to
look up the answers in a book! The winner was Bianca
Nkomo, who managed to finish the most ques ons during
the available me.

Congratula ons to the following ladies who are our Top
Readers for 2018. They were rewarded for reading the
most books from our Library in their grade during this year.
Well done, ladies!
Grade 8 - Kego Kau (57 books)
Grade 9 - Sipokhazi Soga (27 books)
Grade 10 - Shekinah Kaninda (18 books)
Grade 11 - Skye de Bruyn (47 books)

Kego Kau, Skye de Bruyn and Sipokhazi Soga

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AKV EISTEDDFOD ENGLISH OLYMPIAD

During term 3, a few of PHSG's learners competed in the We would like to congratulate the following learners who
annual Afrikaans Arts Fes val. Tshegofatso Makola in par cipated in the English Olympiad and achieved silver
Grade 9 competed in Piano and received one silver and one Cer ficates: Vanessa Annor, Jessica Blaire, Disa Burger, Gabi
gold cer ficate. Clara,Caitlin de Wit, Kerry Egan, Likando Kamuwanga, Jade
Kuhn, Bronwyn Openshaw, Naledi Sekoa and Tamrin Slager.
Busi Dyer and Franella Sakata in Grade 10 competed in the
Senior Phase Vocal Compe ons. Both of these girls Amy Serfontein earned a Gold Cer ficate and was placed
received two gold diplomas each. Franella Sakata won a 55th in the country which is a remarkable achievement!
gold medal for one of her solos and received a special Christy du Preez achieved a Gold cer ficate in her first ever
men on for achieving the highest score of the day. Olympiad.

Congratula ons to our stars! Well done ladies!

OR TAMBO/SONCINI PUBLIC SPEAKING:

SOCIAL COHESION FOUR SCHOOLS'

GAMES COMPETITION

By Ms Albertyn By Fawn Dile ante

Our congratula ons go to Ofentse Lebele and Omolemo Having had its origin five years ago, the Public Speaking
Makombe, who were selected as members of the Gauteng Compe on was once again hosted by PHSG at the same
Schools swimming team. They represented Gauteng at the
OR Tambo/Soncini Social Cohesion Games on Saturday 27 me as the Four Schools' Concerts.
October. Omolemo won three medals: a gold for 50m free,
a silver for 200m free and a bronze for 100m free. Ofentse The purpose is to engage with the neighbouring schools in a
came fourth in the 200m Individual Medley and 200m different way.
Breaststroke. We are incredibly proud of their
achievements! All the speeches were prepared and, unusually, the
Pretoria Boys spoke about Feminism. Bonolo's speech was
called “We are the Ones We have been Wai ng For”.

None of the Seniors were placed but a Junior, Amy
Marshall, was placed third with the topic, “Lessons from my
Grandfather”.

VOLLEYBALL

On Friday 12 October, PHSG took part in the Tuks Beach
Volleyball High School Tournament.

Our U16 Team beat Jeppe U19B 11-10, Fourways U19A 11-9
and Jeppe U16D 11-3.

In the quarter finals, we faced Jeppe U16B and beat them
15-7 and in the semi-finals we beat Jeppe U16A 15-4. In the
nail-bi ng finals, we lost against Heronbridge 13-15.

Well played ladies, we are very proud of you.

ATTENTION WATER POLO

GRADE Congratula ons to the following Water Polo teams on
winning their fixtures:
11 - 12 PARENTS
At the Parktown Gils’ High fixture our Juniors won 7-4 and
Leave a las ng tribute to your daughter by purchasing a our 1sts won 9-2.
plaque for one of the chairs in the Hall. For R200.00 per
chair we will place a plaque on the top of the chair's back At the Kingsmead College 2nds fixture our Juniors won 7-
with her name and dates. Should you wish to be a part of 6 and our 1sts won 7-2.
this, please collect a form from Mrs Shields.
At the Beaulieu College fixture our Juniors won 9-1.

At the St S thians 2nds fixture our 1sts drew 5-5

At the St Mary's Waverley 2nds our 1sts won 6-1

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MOLE DAY Congratula ons to the following learners who have had
more than 20% improvement in Science since the
On 23 October PHSG Celebrated Mole Day. A mole being the beginning of the year:
SI unit measuring the quan ty of a substance, most o en
used in Chemistry to measure really, really small things like Grade 8 - Amy Matzopoulos; Oprah Ndofirepi; Payal
atoms or molecules. With the theme Moley Po er, staff and Harrikaran; Ntha si Leloka; Malaika Miteo and Zama
students alike dressed for the occasion. Breakfast was Nkwanyana.
served at exactly 6:02 am and learners from PHSG, Boys'
High and a variety of other schools gathered at the Pavilion Grade 9 - Caitlin Simpson; Cameron Burgess; Eunbin Kang;
to celebrate the day. Luvhani Mbedzi and Serena Kotnik.

Fun Facts: Grade 10 - Ponalo Moloko; Aileen White; Jema Senye;
One mole of any substance contains 6.02x1023 molecules or Shanequa Ferreira and Mia Hayes.
atoms of that substance.
A mole of Basketballs would be the same size as our planet! Grade 11 - Omobusola Ajigini; Bronwyn Openshaw; Tshiamo
One mole of paper would make a stack that would reach to Taunyane; Phemelo Matlaisane and Daniella Chris an.
the moon more than 80 billion mes!
If there were a mole of rice grains, all the land area in the
en re world would be covered with rice up to a depth of
about 75 meters!

ENGLISH Senior Poetry Junior poetry
Winner: Unako Dubula
WRITERS 2nd place: Hope Mashau Winner: Kaashifa Saloojee
3rd place: Nelisa Pamla 2nd place: Malaika Kamangu
The English Department would like to thank all 3rd place: Siyamthanda Mafanya
the girls who submi ed entries for the Senior Prose
Writer's Compe on. The panel was privileged Winner: Nadia Pentz Junior Prose
to read such insigh ul prose and powerful 2nd place: Jessica Thacker
poetry. Congratula ons to the following 3rd place: Gabriella Rodrigues Winner: Paije Beetge
winners: 2nd place: Suzie Holiday
3rd place: Kaashifa Saloojee

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STAFF NEWS ACCOLADES TEA

Congratula ons Many good deeds that happen even when learners think no
Congratula ons to Mrs de Bruin whose daughter got
married in the holiday. one is watching or that their ac ons will not be recognised.

Birthdays in November Congratula ons to the following learners who were spo ed
12 Mr Sebuthuma - Mathema cs Teacher
12 Mrs van Kraayenburg - LO Teacher by teachers and invited to have tea and brownies with the
21 Ms Pieters - CAT and Business Teacher
22 Mrs Russel - Life Sciences Teacher Principal during October:
26 Mrs Greenburg - Art Teacher
26 Miss Eaton - Art and Design Teacher Buhle Mgwenya Phenyo Kgasi

Thank You Tlotlo Makgopa Sandra Saah
A huge thank you to the wonderful PHSG parents who
threw an apprecia on party (Le Party en Blanc) for all Tarquin Povey Ciara Reddy
the staff of the school. It was an incredible evening and
all the effort put in made the staff feel truly valued! Tekano Mathabatha Thato Ramodibe

Caitlin Schröder-Benecke Keamogetswe Kgasi

Thando Mahlangu Lucia Mkanda

Kiese Mpasa Grace Mngadi

Bronwyn Openshaw Kayla Stroud

Ora le Mothibe Moonisah Valley

Nkateko Ntlhabyane Kgabo Senanya

Maureen Nwabunwanne Zoë Gurshl

Well done, ladies. You are living the values that PHSG aspires
to see in every girl!

CLEPHAN SHIELD 2018

Congratula ons to Athlone who have managed to snatch the Clephan Shield for 2018! They
are followed by McWilliam in second place and van Zyl in third! Compe on was rife between
the 10 houses this year with each compe ng to win the much coveted Shield.

Ait Ath Bux Clar Con Dun Glad Mcw Sel VZ

Sport 20
20
Athletics 10 12 14 18 2 6 16 4 8 20
12
Gr 8 Swimming 6 2 12 18 16 16 4 8 10 12
12
Inter-House Swimming 16 12 14 4 18 2 6 10 8 14
VZ
Waterpolo 10 18 4 6 16 8 2 20 14
18
Jnr Soccer 8 20 16 6 12 6 6 18 14 18
16
Snr Soccer 2 20 10 16 18 8 14 8 4 20
4
Soccer- Gr 12 Charity 4 20 18 10 16 6 2 12 10 18
16
Cultural/Other Ait Ath Bux Clar Con Dun Glad Mcw Sel 14
20
Supporters Cards -
20
Term 1 Gr 8 10 6 12 2 14 20 16 8 4 16
2
Term 1 Gr 9 8 18 20 2 6 10 12 14 4 2
-
Term 1 Gr 10 18 0 8 10 0 20 16 12 8 3
5
Term 1 Gr 11 12 16 2 8 6 4 18 10 14 14
VZ
Term 1 Gr 12 2 18 8 12 14 6 16 20 10 14
14
Term 2 Gr 8 4 14 4 20 16 12 6 10 8 14
4
Term 2 Gr 9 2 20 8 6 12 4 10 18 14 8
12
Term 2 Gr 10 12 - - 18 - 18 8 20 12 14
10
Term 1 Gr 11 - 14 10 16 6 8 18 12 4 8
8
Term 1 gr 12 8 18 6 14 16 - 12 20 10 422
3
Home Gala Support T4 12 10 8 18 2 16 16 6 6

G.Knowledge Test 2 18 8 20 4 12 6 10 14

G.Knowledge Quiz 16 6 16 10 8 4 12 20 18

House Play Festival 20 16 10 8 14 14 6 4 18

Debating 18 16 8 8 20 10 - 14 12

Public speaking- Jnr 8 6 2 1 9 5 8 10 4

Public speaking- Snr 1 9 8 6 3 7 10 2 4

Jersey Display 6 20 8 16 12 12 6 18 6

Academic Ait Ath Bux Clar Con Dun Glad Mcw Sel

Term 1 Gr 8 4 16 2 20 20 12 8 10 6

Term 1 Gr 9 12 18 20 6 6 2 8 18 12

Term 1 Gr 10 18 12 6 10 2 4 20 8 18

Term 1 Gr 11 16 18 2 20 14 8 10 14 8

Term 1 Gr 12 12 20 6 14 2 12 4 18 18

Term 2 Gr 8 4 16 2 20 18 14 6 10 8

Term 2 Gr 9 10 20 16 8 8 2 4 18 12

Term 2 Gr 10 2 16 6 16 6 8 20 12 18

Term 2 Gr 11 18 16 6 20 12 2 4 14 10

Term 2 Gr 12 10 20 6 12 2 18 2 16 16

TOTAL 321 501 306 419 350 316 332 446 364

POSITION 8 1 10 4 6 9 7 2 5

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ART EXHIBITION

PHSG hosted the annual Art DRAWINGS CERAMICS
Exhibi on from 22 to 24 October. 1st: Michael Booysen 1st: Jade Isaace
Items from the different disciplines 2nd: Michelle Cazalet 2nd: Caitlin Jones
offered at PHSG were put up in the 3rd: Kristen Harrison 3rd: Mashako Seshibe
Hall for viewing. An official opening
Commended Commended
was held on the evening of 22 1. Minkateko Shikweni 1. Lesego Mkhonte
October for the exhibitors and their
families. The guest speaker, Caitlin 2. Asanda Nkonde 2. Tumi Malefo

Greenberg, a highly acclaimed DESIGN JEWELLERY
curator, ar st and lecturer also helped 1st: Michael Booysen 1st: Noa Abramovitz
judge the artworks on display. Prizes 2nd: Michelle Cazalet 2nd: A jeh Boroujerdi
3rd: Kgaugelo Mkumbeni 3rd: Leago Kunene
were awarded to learners in the
following disciplines: Commended Commended
1. Yerang Oh 1. Morgan Robbie
PAINTING 2. Monica Mar ns
1st: Emma Learmont OVERALL WINNER
2nd: Rizwannah Saloojee PHOTOGRAPHY
1st: Havannah Blem Congratula ons to Emma Learmont
3rd: Jessica Moll 2nd: Thato Legodi for being selected as the overall
Commended 3rd: Rizwaanah Saloojee
winner. Emma's work was described
1. Kara-leigh Vertue Commended as conceptually very strong work and
2. Dimpho Mhlanga 1. Kayleigh McGavin technically very good for her age. It
was said that her work could be put in
PRINT-MAKING SCULPTURE any gallery and the message would be
1st: Simone Stander 1st: Joy Mwali
2nd: Dominique Steeman 2nd: Asanda Nkonde understood.
3rd: Manushri Naaidoo 3rd: Khanyi Nkosi
Commended Commended
Commended 1. Mika Smit
1. Stephanie Hugo Michael Booysen was commended
overall winner for her
To view more photos click here.
mul disciplinary body of work that
was technically strong.

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SPORTS AWARDS Volleyball
Half Colours
Life-Saving Grade 10 - Rea le Nkadimeng, Leslen Ash, Mia Cloete,
Half Colours Jayde Pinto, Chantelle Van Tonder and Namesha Vankatas
Grade 10- Jenna Paveley, Lia Seagrave-Su on and Zoe Ten Grade 11 – Nelisa Pamla and Tlalane Ntlatlapa
Krooden
Grade 11- Victoria Selby and Carla Waterson Full Colours
Grade 12 - Jessica Da Silva, Mercedes Singh and Ayla Inggs
Full Colours
Grade 12- Jo-Ann Harrison Special Awards
Tlalane Ntlatlapa– Best Se er
Basketball Leslen Ash and Nimesha Venkatas– Best Blocker
Half Colours Mercedes Singh– Best Defender
Grade 10- Odelia Madzivhe, Janne Mwali and Nandipha Ayla Inggs– Best Server
Quvile Samulele Thwala– Most Commi ed Player
Grade 11- Musa Baloyi, Caitlyn Gomwe, Klara Kific, Jessica De Silva) – Most Valuable Player
Khensane Mangolele and Noella Yav Kutlwano Legoabe and Irmgard Rwida– Most Improved
Player
Full Colours Jessica De Silva– Player of the Season
Grade 11- Prudence Mbokota Motshewa Madiga– Most Promising Grade 9 Player
Grade 12- Nthabiseng Malapela, Michaela Skinner and Joy Hannah Castellani and Dee –Dee Dlokova– Most
Mwali Promising Grade 9 Player
Mia Cloete and Chantelle van Tonder– Most Promising
Honours Grade 10 Player
Grade 10 - Palesa Lenken
Chess
Special Awards Full Colours
Congratula ons to the following leaners who obtained Grade 11 – Gabriella Amrouni and Natasha Janse Van
Special Awards: Rensburg
Stephanie Ferdinand and Rosel Tembon - Most Improved Grade 12 – Claire Angel, Deren Effendi, Caitlyn Ha ngh
U14 and Rose Mamabolo
Owethu Grootboom - Most Promising U15
Olerato Kgotle) - Most Promising U16 Special Awards
Joy Mwali) - Most Commi ed Senior Player Claire Angel – Player Of The Year
Prudence Mbokota - Most Valuable Senior Player Pabi Motaung – Most Promising Player
Caitlyn Gomwe - Spirit of Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer Half Colours
Half Colours Grade 10 – Kaiden Moore, Zené Witbooi and Ashleigh
Grade 10- Taryn Wathen , Juwairiyyah Kra and Hope Manley
Muchiri Grade 11 – Erin Weintraud and Megan Britz
Grade 11- Tshepiso Molekwa, Shayla De Leeuw, Sophia Grade 12 – Kendahl Moore and Keamogetswe Kgasi
Deliyainnis and Moyahabo Lentsoane
Grade 12- Annemarie Mugisa Special Awards
Zené Witbooi – Loyalty and Dedica on
Special Awards Kendahl Moore – Best Senior Runner
Ntando Sgudla – Most Commi ed Junior Player Maleah Schultz – Best Junior Runner
Tiffany Kirton – Best Junior Goalkeeper Issabella Wilson – Most Improved Runner
Tathum Augus – Best Junior Defender Shannon Forrester ) – Most Promising Grade 8
Tembilihle Sgudla – Best Junior Midfielder
Havanna Rix – Best Junior Striker To view more pics click here.
Holly O'Connell –Top Junior Goal Scorer
Tamzin van den Berg – Junior Player of the Season
Khutso Malaka – Most Improved Player
Amy Perfect – Most Disciplined Player
Hope Muchuri – Most Skilled Player
Moyahabo Lentsoane – Best Senior Midfielder
Khumo Masela – Best Senior Defender
Amy Perfect & Hope Muchuri – Senior Player of the Year

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SPORTS AWARDS SERVICE AWARDS

Equestrian Half Colours:
Half Colours Grade 10
Grade 10 – Nadia Pentz Princess Boshielo, Mphoentle Bopape, Megan
Grade 11 – Jenna Victor Dinwoodie, Usilive Giyose, Angel Lufundo, Lesedi
Grade 12 - Caylynne Van der Westhuizen Mokgabudi, Katleho Mokoena, Goitseone Mothibe,
Chevandre Po s, Gabriella Rodrigues, Rethabile
Full Colours Thaoge and Pelo Tsela
Grade 11 – Emma Van Schie, Savannah Thompson and
Simone Snyman Grade 11
Grade 12 – Franscesca Bithrey Noa Abramovitz,), Reitumetse Chaisi, Khumo Lekabe,
Gabby Lourens, Mamello Mamete, Kearabetswe
Special Awards Mokhele, Lethabo Mokhuane, Monelle Moodley,
Courtney Robbeson – Most Improved Rider Kemo Motjelele, Unathi Msezane, Tlalane Ntlatlapa,
Emma Van Schie – Rider Of The Year Favour Oluwamakinde, Bronwyn Openshaw, Nelisa
Pamla, Meagan Picton, Oregaugetse Sepeng, Tamrin
Tennis Slager, Mathilda Thokoan, Joyce Tshiswaka and
Half Colours Ashleigh Wenhold
Grade 10 – Ruby Lutwama and Sarah Vogetseder Re-awarded Half Colours: Amber Beeforth, Sharna
Grade 11 – Lennie Elsenbroek Moonsamy and Shani Smit
Grade 12 – Erin Nicholson and Natasha Ludick
Grade 12
Special Awards Kayla Badenhorst, Thabang Bapela, Palesa Dube, Jo-
Sarah Vogetseder – School Championship Winner Ann Harrison, Courteney Hislop, Montha
Serena Kotnik – Most Promising Junior Hlatshwayo, Beniciel Lonji, Desiree Mahlangu, Lunga
Valen na Lohrentz - Most Improved Player Masondo, tshegofatso Matlou, Erin Mckenna, Kiese
Mpasa, Busi Nyika, Khona Shabalala, Chelsey Venter
Squash and Julia Wood
Half Colours Re-awarded Half Colours: Chipo Hansungule, Mia
Grade 11- Nicole Housdon Shaul and Anne e Tsaku
Grade 12- Helena Zella and Danian Smit
Full Colours:
Full Colours Grade 11
Grade 11- Jordan Boonzaier Thelma Kalima, Mokgethoa Mampe, Spesihle Mkhize,
Grade 12- Skye Brown, Caragh McIntosh and Nicole e Boikobobetse Ramashijia, Kayle Stroud and Noella Yav
Kotze Re-awarded Full Colours: Keamogetswe Lepule and
Anathi Soga
Special Awards
Skye Brown - Megan Page School Champ Grade 12
Jesse Ke le - Most Improved Player Shannon Campbell, Nomzamo Chabalala, Kerryn Egan,
Tamzin Fat - Most Promising Junior Lara Gouws, Annabelle Keet Onke Klaas, Tshilidzi
Mabadzhabadzha, Thandolwethu Mabele, Mandisa
Maepa, Fendi Mapone, Lucia Mkanda, Mercedes
Singh, Hazel Tingini, Hala Wagi Alla
Re-awarded Full Colour: Claire Angel, Vanessa Annor,
Measow Brener, Courtney Hislop, Vicki Hurwitz,
Kayleigh Ja a, Kgalalelo Kolo , Mose Lwayo, Thando
Mahlangu, Grace Mngadi, Antonia Mugisa, Amikshah
Sujan

Honours
Kaylee Harrison

Kaylee Harrison receives Honours which are awarded to learners To view more pics click here.
who have given exceptional service for a number of years.

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CULTURAL AWARDS Public Speaking
Half Colours
Pipe Band Tinashe Kupakuwana; Lehlogonolo Letshela; Orapeleng
Half Colours Mampane; Resego Matshediso; Bonolo Moikanyane;
Jessica van der Merwe Motatso Mongalo; Precious Mphafudi; Riki Ramukosi;
Full Colours Kelebogile Ratsoana; Anathi Soga and Dominique van
Samantha Meyer Staden
Choir
Half Colours Full Colours
Devika Ajith Kumar; Skye de Bruyn; Kalilah Dippenaar; Tshilidzi Mabadzhabadzha; Keletso Maboitshego; Tshego
Thelma Kalima; Likando Kamuwanga; Phenyo Kgasi; Unathi Matlou; Lucia Mkanda; Ashleigh Wenhold and Caitlin
Khamali; Makhitha Kobola; Kea Lekaba; Yolo Luke; Schroder-Beneke
Orefile Mabote; Tarisai Machoba; Neo Maepa; Tumisho
Mako ; Ora Mampane; Dimakatso Maponya; Busi Mathe; Honours
Phili Memela; Celeste Mnguni; Kemo Motjelele; Bokang Tshilidzi Mabadzhabadzha
Mphuthi; Uthimna Nape; Ofiloe Nkadimeng; Neo
Nkhumane; Lerato Ramakoae; Zoe Ten Krooden; Lawrencia Special Awards
Thahane; Kgodiso Tloane; Kiara Van Wyk; Alexia Wheatley; Rozanna Queiros - Most Promising Junior
Kendra Wilkinson and Caitlyn Wragg
MUN Deba ng Moikanyane; Meagan
Full Colours Half Colours
Motsi Macheka; Thabang Bapela; Tshego Chokoe; Unako Lehlogonolo Letshela; Bonolo
Dubula; Tanya Goxo; Cara Janse van Noordwyk; Jemima Picton and Naledi Sekoa .
Luis; Khutso Maloka; Trisha Moses; BK Ramashija; Ra
Sekoto; Amy Serfontein; Ka nka Sik; Zoë Venter; Lara Full Colours
Gouws; Jessica Guimaraes; Kamo Makgwathana and Bontle Chipo Hansungule; Malengete Ngoatje and Tshegofatso
Theo Matlou

Marimbas Rhythmony
Half Colours Half Colours
Princess Boshelo; Nandi Gumbi; Ontha le Madiba; Lesedi Busi Dyer; Khumo Lekabe; Tumisho Mako ; Celest Mguni;
Mampa; Orapeleng Mampe; Nandi Nawalane; Melissa Kemora le Motjelele; Lerato Ramokoae; Franella Sakata;
Ruguwa; Rethablie Thaoge and Aabakwe Visagie Rera loe Sekoto; Oregaugetse Sepeng and Lawrencia
Thahane
Full Colours
Galeletsang Galane; Lunga Masondo; Busi Nyika; Full Colours
Mmamphale Ramatsetse and Nandi Suteka Nicolene Dube; Kiese Mpasa and Gwyneth Kufukinesa

Special Awards Special Awards for Leadership
Galeletsang Galane - Most Promising Senior Player Nicolene Dube; Kiese Mpasa and Gwyneth Kufukinesa
Lesedi Mampa - Most Commi ed Junior Player
Robo cs
Orchestra Full Colours
Half Colours Amber Beeforth; Lara Gouws; Pavishka Govender; Jacky
Nastassja Biccard; Elke du Toit; Lennie Elsenbrook; Jacky James; Masana Mashapha; Erin Mckenna; Victoria Selby
James; Natascha Janse van Rensburg; Megan Niekerk; and Amiksha Sujan
Danielle Robbertze; Minkateko Shikweni; Chantelle van
Tonder; Lavanya van Wyk; Sarah Vogetseder and Alexia Flute ensemble
Wheatley Half Colours
Tshiamo Ramafi
Full Colours
Christy du Preez; Yebin Im; Tshiamo Ramafi; Rebecca van Saxophone Ensemble
Heerden; Ye-Eun Jeong; Hanan Jeppie; Katy Racionzer; Amy Full Colours
Serfontein; Tamrin Slager and Chris ne van Niekerk Jacky James; Hanan Jeppie; Ye-Eun Jeong and Katy
Racionzer
Special Awards
Catherine S ff - Excellence in orchestral, ensemble and solo String Ensemble
performing Half Colours
Aveshni Govender and Lavanya van Wyk
To view pics click here.

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VICTORY FOR OLD GIRL
SHARKS VIDEO ANALYST

Congratula ons to Karen Vermeulen, a proud Old Girl, on an
amazing achievement!

On leaving school her aim was to become a Video Analyst for the
Sharks, something she achieved 5 years ago. Last Saturday she
achieved a few more milestones with the franchise.

The Sharks U 19 won the U 19 trophy and the senior side went on to
win the Currie Cup.

Karen is the only female to hold this posi on in world rugby up to
the level of Super Rugby.

Well done, Karen! Karen with Chillyboy Ralepelle the Sharks Captain.

OLD GIRL UJ’S OLD GIRLS’

TOP STUDENT REUNION

University of Johannesburg The 2018 PHSG Old Girls' Reunion
was a great success! Each year the
PHSG congratulates on one of our Old Girls, Bronwyn school hosts a cocktail evening and
Harmse, a first- Year University of Johannesburg all past learners are encouraged to
student who received an award at the University's a end. The following day is sports
annual First-Year Top Achievers Ceremony on and a luncheon for those who have
Wednesday, 26 September 2018. been out of school for ten years.
Good food, drink and conversa on
Bronwyn, a Bachelor of Biokine cs student, has kept was had by all of those who
PHSG's name high a er being awarded top student in a ended and the PHSG Old Girls
the Faculty of Health Sciences and 2nd in the overall had a lovely me reminiscing
category for First year degree students at UJ, with an about their high school experience
average of 91.7%. at their alma mater.

For more on this story click here. Bronwyn Harmse Tradi onally, past learners
challenge current learners in a
variety of sports. This year the
results were as follows:
Waterpolo: Old Girls lost 5-4
Netball: Old Girls lost 36-20
Squash: Old Girls won 3 matches to
0
Hockey: Old Girls won 4-0
Volleyball: Old Girls won 4 sets to 0

A big thank you goes out to
everyone involved and the PHSG
Old Girls' Associa on looks
forward to welcoming these ladies
back for their next reunion.

To view more photos click here.

Celebrating 10 years out of school!

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Student Chris an Associa on presents

Thursday 29 November

18:00 All welcome!

Bring a blanket or camp chair and a candle.

You may also bring snacks to picnic on the grass.

Please bring a gi for the children at Li le ABLES. Ages range from 4 to 8.
Gi requests include: dolls, cars/trucks, so toys, balls or toys that make a
sound (for the blind).

Dona ons also welcome: disposal nappies (3yrs to 6 years), wet wipes,
Vaseline, Mealie pap, Jungle Oats, Maltebella

PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

IMPORTANT DATES

End of year exams start 1 November
Carols by Candlelight 29 November
Reports handed out 12 December
End of Term 4 for learners 12 December

NOVEMBER 2018

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REPORTING STRUCTURES
FOR PARENTS AND LEARNERS

SUBJECT DISCIPLINE Note:
RELATED QUERY RELATED QUERY Please address all
complaints in writing
SUBJECT TEACHER FORM TEACHER to [email protected]
FORM ORGANISER and they will be
HEAD OF SUBJECT GRADE EXECUTIVE forwarded on to the
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS relevant person or
HEAD OF department.
DEPARTMENT PRINCIPAL
Should all these
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: avenues fail to
ACADEMICS address your
concern, please
PRINCIPAL contact the School
Governing Body.

EXTRA MURAL ALL OTHER
RELATED QUERY LEARNER QUERIES

COACH / QUERIES UNRELATED TO
LIAISON TEACHER SUBJECT, DISCIPLINE OR EXTRA MURALS

SPORT / LEARNER
CULTURAL ORGANISER
RCL REPRESENTATIVE
SPORT DIRECTOR/
HOD: CULTURE RCL EXECUTIVE

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: PRESIDENT OF THE RCL
CULTURE AND SPORT
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL

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