Snippets June 2018

June 2018

SNIPPETS PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

THE PHSG MERMAID FIRST STOP FLORIDA

SELECTED FOR SA EN ROUTE TO

OPEN WATER SQUAD HOLLYWOOD FAME

Congratula ons to Stephanie Houtman (Grade 10), for her Meagan Picton (Grade 11) was selected to represent South
selec on to the Swimming South Africa Open Water Squad Africa at the Applause Rising Talent Showcase (ARTS) in
for 2018/2019. Stephanie was selected to the Elite Youth Orlando, Florida from 20 to 29 July. In July 2017 she
squad for her 10km results at the SA Open Water Na onal audi oned for the Interna onal Arts Talent Showcase (IATS)
Championships in March. She will a end a Swimming South and was accepted to par cipate in the IATS in October 2017.
Africa training camp in Durban during the first week of the
June/July holiday. We are very proud of Stephanie's The IATS is a showcase that finds young South African talent
achievement and wish her well at the camp. to represent South Africa at the ARTS. Once in Florida,
Meagan will have a chance to showcase her ac ng talents in
front of interna onal talent scouts. As an aspiring actress,
this is a big stepping stone in her career.

Break a leg Meagan!

SA Open Water Nationals where Stephanie represented her Meagan Picton
province (NTS)

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

BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL

GIRLS SHINE The Volleyball girls competed in the St. Mary's Tournament
on 9 June. Two teams entered and held the school's name
Olerato Kgotle was selected for the South African U15 high. The U14 Team came 1st in the U14 division. The U19
Basketball Squad and Palesa Lenken made the South team came 2nd a er a gruelling final.
African U16 Basketball Squad.

Compe on is fierce for these sought a er placements.
Palesa will be compe ng in France in July and Olerato will
be represen ng South Africa in Botswana from 7 to 16
December 2018. Well done on making these teams. We are
extremely proud of you both!

Olerato Kgotle Palesa Lenken

OPPORTUNITY

ABOUNDS

FOR MUSICAL

PRODIGY

Congratula ons yet again to Catherine S ff (Grade 9) who
was selected to perform as a staff member during the
faculty concerts presented by the University of
Stellenbosch during the Stellenbosch Interna onal
Chamber Music Fes val 2018 in July. One of the pieces is a
South African premiere.

NORTHERNS
HOCKEY 2018

Congratula ons to the girls who made a Northerns hockey
team. Thank you for all your hard work and dedica on.
Girls' High is very proud and we wish you all the best for
your tournaments ahead.
U14A – Akhiwe Busakwe
U16A – Chelsea Adams, Bonolo Moabi, Zoë Gurschl
U16B – Chantelle Van Tonder
U18B – Tristan Crawford (pulled up to U18A)

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CULTURAL AWARDS

The final Model United Na ons (MUN) Compe on took
place late in 2017, therefore MUN Colours for 2017 were
awarded during this year's Cultural Awards Ceremony.
Congratula ons to the following learners on their well-
deserved MUN Colours:
Half Colours for Model UN Deba ng 2017 were awarded to
Bonolo Moikanyane and Naledi Sekoa .
Full Colours for Model UN Deba ng 2017 were awarded to
Malengete Ngoatje, Chipo Hansungule and Tshegofatso
Matlou.

Drama Colours were based on performances and Ÿ Nicolene Dube: actress
contribu ons to the Annual House Play Fes val of 2018. Ÿ Michelle Cazalet: Gladstone's director (and)
Also taken into account were par cipa on in previous years' Ÿ Deveney van Rooi: actress. House Play Award for Best
House Plays and last year's Musical.
Comic Moment.
Half Colours in Drama were awarded to:
Ÿ Khona Shabalala: actress Cer ficates of Outstanding Achievement in Drama were
Ÿ Kellin Burger Nicola Grobbelaar: Athlone's directors awarded to the following highly deserving students:
Ÿ Jessica van der Merwe: actress
Ÿ Kerryn Egan: Buxton's director Ÿ Chabi Thelingwani: In Clarendon's play, Chabi played
Ÿ Thato Ramodibe and Mazvita Muchenje: Aitken's the role of Sipho, a poor boy who lacks ambi on, falls in
directors. House Play award for Best Directors in 2018 love with the girl next door and learns everything he
Ÿ Noluthando Mahlangu: actress. Honourable Men on needs to make himself a success. Chabi's portrayal of
Award for her performance. Sipho was absolutely flawless. This outstanding
Ÿ Unako Dubula and Jessica Blair: Clarendon's directors performance also earned Chabi the House Play Award
Ÿ Leovan Sco : actress. House Play Award for Best of Best Actor in a Leading Role for 2018.
Suppor ng Actress for her role as Siri
Ÿ Beniciel Lonji: actress Ÿ Gundo Sithi: Gundo played the role of the terrifying Dr
Ÿ Nomzamo Chabalala and Katlego Malepane: Duncan's Gwababa in Van Zyl's House Play. Her performance was
directors absolutely spot-on and she eventually earned herself
Ÿ Amy Serfortein: Connaught's writer and director. the House Play Award for Best Villain.
Connaught won Best House Play of 2018
Ÿ Amogelang Mothapo: Gladstone's director Ÿ Alexia Schoeman: Alexia played the leading role this
Ÿ Malengete Ngoatje and Naledi Sekoa : McWilliam's year in Connaught's play. This role required Alexia to
directors stay on stage throughout the en re play, dealing with
Ÿ Mandisa Maepa and Tshegofatso Matlou: Selborne's the strangest of characters hopping in and out of her
directors Uber, all the while pretending to drive a car that
Ÿ Kiese Mpasa and Karabo Mlangeni: Van Zyl's directors consisted of li le more than a floa ng steering wheel.
Ÿ Buhle Mgwenya: actress Not only was Alexia's performance what we call in the
Ÿ Galaletsang Galane: actress. House Play Award of Best theatre world a “tour de force”, but her commitment to
Comedy Performance for her role as Prince Charming her role and the play knew no limits. Whilst up against
Ÿ Kendra Wilkinson: actress many other girls in the same category, who are all much
Ÿ Tinashe Kupakuwana: actress older than her, this Grade 8 won the House Play Award
Ÿ Mieke Venter: actress of Best Actress in a Leading Role 2018. She was also
Ÿ Rachel Meyer: actress named the Most Promising Newcomer to Drama of
Ÿ Lara Holtzkampf: actress. House Play Award of Best 2018.
Suppor ng Actor for her portrayal of Manager
Mooiman
Ÿ Daniella Yav: actress (and)
Ÿ Jivika Singh: actress. Honourable Men on Award for
her performance.

Full Colours in Drama were awarded to the following Click HERE to view
learners for their outstanding contribu ons: more photos.
Ÿ Katli Moteane: Buxton's director
Ÿ Grace Mngadi: Connaught's writer and director.

Connaught won Best House Play of 2018

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EQUESTRIAN 4TH QUALIFIER

Congratula ons to the following riders for their superb Savannah Thompson came 9th in the Prix Caprilli Novice,
results at the 4th Qualifier held on 9 and 10 June. 19th in the Dressage Junior Novice test 5 and 21st in the
Emma van Schie came 1st in Working Riding level 3, 5th in Dressage Junior Novice level 3.
the Dressage Junior Novice level 3, 7th in the Dressage
Junior Novice test 5 and 7th in Performance Riding level 3. Francesca Bithrey came 22nd in the Dressage Junior Novice
Luca Bailey came 3rd in Dressage Rider Special Test Novice. level 3 and 16th in the Dressage Junior Novice test 5.

Simeone Snyman on Laska from the 4th equestrian qualifier Caylynne van der Westhuizen came 1st in Performance
Riding level 1 and 3rd in Working Riding level 1.

Simeone Snyman came 10th in the Jumping
80cm 2-phase and 13th in the Jumping 80cm
Compe on.

Nadia Pentz came 18th in the Jumping 80cm 2-
phase and 10th in the Jumping 80cm
Compe on.

Jenna Victor came 13th in the Jumping 90cm
2-phase and 11th in the Jumping 90cm
Compe on.

Courtney Robbeson came 10th in Jumping
100cm 2-phase and received 3rd place in
Working Hun ng 90cm.

Well done on an excellent set of results!

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MUN GIRLS VISIT

THE THABO MBEKI

FOUNDATION

On Saturday 16 June 2018, 3 of our Model UN girls were
invited to a book launch hosted by the Thabo Mbeki
Founda on. It was held to commemorate the events of the
Soweto Uprising as well as to celebrate the life and
leadership of former President Thabo Mbeki. Tshegofatso
Matlou, Malengete Ngoatje and Bonolo Moikanyane
proudly represented our school and engaged in
discussions about the difference and similari es between
the movements of the 1960s, 1970s and current youth.
These topics were discussed with other youth, African
leaders and ambassadors. It was truly a great experience
and a great privilege to meet the legend himself.

PHSG Headgirl, Tshegofatso Matlou, proudly stands next to former
President Thabo Mbeki, with Malengete Ngoatje (right) and Bonolo
Moikanyane (far right)

Tshegofatso Matlou engages in the discussions.

PROMOTION FET Verdicts – Gr 10, 11 and 12
REQUIREMENTS
Home language at least 40%
GET Verdicts – Gr 8 and 9 NO F
YES NO A
English Home language at least 50% NO NO I
Any other two subjects at least 40% L
YES
YES
Other Official Language at least 40% NO
Any 3 other subjects at least 30%
YES
YES
Mathematics at least 40% F
A PASS!
YES I
NO L

Three other subjects at least 40% NO Did you have at least 50% NO You can't study
in four subjects a Bachelor’s
YES
(excluding Life Orientation) degree but you
Two other subjects at least 30% NO can do a
YES Diploma
YES
You can study a Bachelor's Degree course if you
PASS! IF have more
than 40% in
you meet the requirements any four
for your specific course. subjects
excluding LO

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INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS

By Fleur Dile ante slow jog for a last, last me and then, the Matric team versus
the Olympic Teacher side and the Cheesy Teacher side. To
Thursday, 21 June, was one of those balmy, winter days for great fanfare the teams took to the field and it was clear
which the Northerners want to kill! From early on the sun from the outset, that the Olympic Teacher side meant
beat down comfor ngly on our backs, allowing us to forget business! The Matric team had to contend also with the
the fact that it was winter sols ce. Everyone was excited by Cheesy Teacher side which seemed to comprise of many
the wonderful music pouring from great big speakers. Much more than the tradi onal four runners.
dancing and singing and cheering and running happened.
Indeed, the Olympic side delivered a momentous victory,
The glorious day was fi ngly won by the sunniest Houses: with the Matric side just never able to catch up. It was the
Van Zyl (the Athle cs trophy) and Clarendon who clapped Cheesy Teacher side who stole the show with a race which
and shouted and sang their way to the Spirit trophy. included skipping (with and without ropes), some running
forward and back, a li le nap and eventually a flourishing,
There are girls who seemed to be on the track the whole albeit super slow conclusion with their very own wand (in
day; running every distance and jumping high and far, too! the place of a baton).
However, the stadium at Seunshoër erupted with the
annual unusual races: the Boarders versus Day Girls (with These are the days we will remember forever!
North Lodge bea ng the other two teams); the matric very

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CALLING ALL OLD GIRLS MAKE SA

OLD GIRLS! WORLD CUP TEAM

If you are an Old Girl or know of anyone who is, be sure Marlise van Tonder (goalkeeper) and Dirkie Chamberlain
to keep reading! The 2018 Reunion is on its way! (striker) have been selected for the South African Women's
Hockey Team which will compete in the Vitality Women's
This year the reunion will be held from the 12 – 14 Hockey World Cup in London this year. We look forward to
October at PHSG. seeing them in ac on. Keep an eye out for their matches on 21,
26 and 28 July!
Friday 12 October:
Wine & Cocktail Evening - Old Girls from all years PHSG Old Girls live the hockey dream. Dirkie Chamberlain (left) and
welcome! Marlise van Tonder (right) have been selected as members of the SA
Venue: School Pavilion Women’s Hockey Team.
Time: 18:00
Cost: R150-00 per person/ R100-00 for pensioners over OLD GIRLS AT OXFORD
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Dress: Smart Casual Morategi Kale and Lehlohonolo Moche both received the
Email: [email protected] Rhodes Scholarship and will be a ending Oxford University
Cash Bar only from September this year.

Saturday 13 October: Morategi matriculated in 2013 and will be doing an MSc in
AGM- Old Girls from all years welcome African Studies at Linacre College.
08:00 for 08:30 – Tea and Scones
09:00- PHSG OGA AGM Lehlohonolo matriculated in 2012 and will be doing her
10:00- Walkabout with Principal and Chairlady Masters in Social Data Science.
12:30 for 13:00- Luncheon- reunion years only
The Rhodes Scholarship allows students to a end an Oxford
Reunion Luncheon - 10yr (2008), 20yr (1998), 30yr University. Applicants must go through regional, provincial and
(1988), 40yr (1978), 50yr (1968) plus only finally na onal interviews.
Venue: School Hall
Time: 12:30 for 13:00 OLD GIRL
Cost: R290-00 per person/ R250-00 for pensioners over
60 MARGARET ROBERTS
Dress: Smart Casual
Email: [email protected] DOCUMENTARY For those of
you who
Current vs Old Girls Sports- Old Girls from all years missed the
welcome
From 08:00: documentary
on Old Girl,
Squash Margaret
Volleyball Roberts, and
Waterpolo want to watch
From 09:00: it, click the
Tennis picture on the
Netball
Deba ng le .
From 10:30
Hockey 7

Should you wish to par cipate in any of the matches,
please email [email protected] with the sport
and posi on you would like to play by 03 October 2018.

To secure your reunion booking please CLICK HERE TO
FILL OUT THE FORM and send your proof of payment
and reference number (surname and matric year) to
[email protected]. Please note that bookings close
on 03 October 2018.

All queries may be directed to [email protected]

PHSG 2018 Entrance Fee: R20.00 Spring Fair is just around the
Ages 14 and older corner! Be sure not to miss this
much-an cipated event on the
Ages 13 and younger R10.00
PHSG Calendar.
FAIR Pensioners R10.00

18 August 2018

The PA Needs Your Help! Auction

The Parents’ Associa on is in desperate need of We'll be hos ng our professional auc on again, facilitated by
volunteers for the Spring Fair. Very few parents the renowned Bernadi Auc oneers.
have offered assistance on the day. As a result
most stalls will be under manned with some This popular event draws a large crowd and we are looking for
parents having to work throughout the en re c o m p a n i e s o r individuals that want to promote their
morning.
brand by providing us with goods or
If you are available to assist, please fill in the services to place on auc on.
Google Form by clicking here to volunteer your
services. Alterna vely please contact Items are auctoned off to the highest
[email protected]. This annual event has tradi onally bidder. All proceeds go back to
been the largest fundraiser for the school. The PHSG. If you would like to
profits directly benefit the learners at PHSG in the donate to this good cause
please contact Vane a Sco
(vane a.sco @up.ac.za).

ChefsBattle Can you cook up a Battle of the DJs
of the
storm with limited Boston Media House in collabora on with
utensils, secret PHSG Spring Fair, presents you with the
school’s first ever Ba le of the DJs!
ingredients and a dash of imagina on? Then don’t miss a
If you are an up and coming DJ (non
chance to enter! You will need a cooking partner. R200 per professional) and think you have got
what it takes to get the crowd vibing -
team. Entry forms are available from Mrs Shields. Lots of enter! We have invited 10 DJs from Boston
Media House to take on 10 entries from the school/public.
prizes are up for grabs!
You need to play a 30 min set. Entry fee is R250.00. Entries
open on 2 July 2018 and close 1 August 2018.

For more informa on or to enter please email [email protected]
with thesubject line: Ba le of the DJ's A : Andrea.

Reminder to Donate
A huge thank you to all those who have already generously
donated towards Spring Fair. Below is the list of FOR THE “BIG DRIVE” EACH LEARNER IS REQUIRED TO
requirements per Grade. Items can be handed to your BRING:
daughter’s Form Teacher at the start of Term 3.
Ÿ A minimum of 4 NEW items for the Tombola with a
Grade 8 value not exceeding R 30.00 per item.

2 x 6 pack preferably Bonaqua bo led water 500ml. (Expiry Ÿ A minimum of 4 jumble items (old clothes and shoes
date no later that October 2018) in reasonable condi on).

Grade 9 Ÿ A minimum of 4 books (good quality, either used or
new).

1 x 6 pack Liquifruit CANS ONLY. (Expiry date no later that Ÿ A minimum of 4 household items: Non-Electrical
October 2018) kitchen appliances/utensils; Non-Electrical

Grade 10 bathroom paraphernalia; Cutlery / Crockery; Sports
1 n of condensed milk. gear; Toys or Jewellery.

Without your support, the Spring Fair simply would not If you'd like to donate bulk or other items to a specific
happen, so help us to make this a Spring Fair to stall, please contact Ilne Logan ([email protected] or 072
remember! 212 1372).

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STAFF NEWS

Congratula ons
Congratula ons to Ms Hubbard
who will be ge ng married at
the end of June.

Birthdays in July
4 Mr Snyman (Accoun ng

and Business Studies)
16 Mrs Hohls (Music)
18 Mrs Andrade (History)
21 M r s v a n H e e r d e n

(Consumers Studies and
Technology)
23 Ms Howard (French and
German)
26 Mrs Godfrey (LO and
English)
31 Ms Aus n (LO and PE)

IMPORTANT DATES TERMS

Rhythmony Concert 3 August Term 2 10 April – 22 June
Spring Fair 18 August Term 3 17 July – 28 September
Grade 12 Preparatory examina ons 21 August Term 4 9 October – 12 December
School's Birthday 10 October
Valedic on 11 October RHYTHMONY CONCERT
Matric Final Assembly & Breakfast 12 October 3 AUGUSTdon’t miss it!
Old Girls' Reunion Weekend 12 – 14 October
End of year exams start (tbc) 1 November
Reports handed out 12 December
End of Term 4 for learners 12 December

JULY 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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