The Iris Magazine 2013

THE IRIS

Pretoria High School for Girls School Magazine 2013



Content

Content The Editors

01 Comment by the Head Mrs L du Toit, Nazneem Saib and Mrs J Manders
05 Governing Body
06 Educators The School Magazine Committee
09 Staff News
11 RCL Induction The editing staff extends a big thank you to all who have
12 RCL Camp contributed to this 2013 Iris Magazine. We trust that your
13 Office Bearers contributions in the forms of photographs and reports
16 Valediction have assisted in adequately reflecting on the past year.
19 Valedictory Awards Mrs L du Toit and Mrs J Manders
22 Colours Awards
25 Matric Dance Photography Monitors
28 Matrics 2013
33 Matric Results Back Row (L-R): Amy Gouws, Giselle Fourie, Sarah Brewer, Olivia de Kock
38 Matrics’ Last Day Front Row (L-R): Mrs A van Niekerk, Sibongile Masemola, Sarah Miekin,
39 Matric Breakfast Maralegi Kale, Mrs R Spruyt
40 Polar Bear Swim
42 House Plays 1The Iris • PHSG 1902–2013
48 Fiddler on the Roof
51 Clephan Shield
52 Houses
72 House Highlights
78 Hostel Reports
82 Sport Highlights
84 Games
112 Cultural Highlights
113 Music
120 Clubs and Societies
131 Viewpoint
151 Charities
157 Old Girls
161 Out & About
179 Art

Comment from the Head

Comment from the Head
Mrs P McNair

It is with mixed feelings that I write my article for the magazine this
year as it will be the last from me after nearly twelve years of being
headmistress. We can look forward to an article written by a newly
appointed headmistress who will no doubt write about our fine school
in 2014 in a fresh way and in her own style.

It has been a rewarding experience and a privilege to head entire pool was re-marbelited and the filters were fully serviced.
up this prestigious school and to lead so many staff and Thankfully after all this and much cost, we have a beautiful
young girls through the phases of change and education. sparkling and very new-looking pool. Even a pair of Egyptian
Watching our young ladies develop from young, playful girls geese and their goslings approve! Special thanks must go to our
into mature, graceful young ladies is gratifying and I marvel governor, Graeme Wilson, who supervised the entire project on
at what so many achieve once they have completed their behalf of the school.
schooling. This must surely, at least in part, be attributed During the first weekend of February we hosted the annual
to the fine education they received while at Pretoria High National Aquatics Festival for the fifth time since its inception.
School for Girls. Sixteen girls’ schools from all over South Africa participated in
It is generally in ‘special’ years of a school’s existence, that the three sporting disciplines: swimming, water polo and diving.
exciting and memorable events occur, but 2013, though Our renowned Old Girl, Olympic bronze medallist, Bridgitte
relatively quiet, proved to be of particular significance for Hartley, was the guest speaker at the opening ceremony and she
PHSG as it was the year in which our long desired and much was an inspiration to all. Many long hours of preparation go
talked about Astro project became a reality. Our belief that into an event of this magnitude and the festival was thoroughly
some corporate company would support us and sponsor this enjoyed by all who participated. My thanks go to the wonderful
important project proved to be a pipe dream, but thanks to team of staff, parents, governors and sponsors for their time and
excellent financial management and control over several years effort in ensuring the success of the festival.
by various treasurers of the governing body, we were able to From a cultural perspective PHSG was also featured in an
embark on and complete a fine Astro facility, water-based, interesting concept of art. The school's Art Department started
with lights and seating. While extremely costly and not quite a project in conjunction with Amnesty International entitled ‘Cry
completed as I write, this is an asset that will be worth all the of the Iris’. This involved the girls writing letters and slogans,
time and effort and will ensure in part that PHSG remains a and also producing drawings about their feelings on women’s
school of choice for many and one of the top girls’ schools rights and abuses against women and then folding these into
in the country. Thanks are due to two past parents, James origami flowers (irises). These were then placed onto sticks
Tubb and Graeme Fenwick, who have given generously of and planted into the lawns of the formal garden, resembling
their time and expertise over a long period. Without these two a field of flowers. This is called ‘Installation Art’. The aim of
gentlemen the Astro could not have materialised. The members the project was to promote a culture of human rights through
of the Building and Maintenance Committee, under guidance the empowerment of young people. The challenge and desire
of Graeme Wilson are also thanked for their valuable input was then to have this concept taken up by other schools and
and support. The official opening is scheduled for the end of communities across South Africa. This installation was even
February 2014. The removal of several exotic trees to make way taken to Italy and it was adopted by a school outside Venice. It is
for the Astro was unavoidable but as always we will embark on hoped that the project will continue to spread the message and
a greening process soon after completion. At this time we will travel globally. It proved to a worthwhile and pleasing project
plant a variety of indigenous trees which will be broad-leafed with much coverage in the media.
and hopefully evergreen. Once again some of our young ladies participated in the Boys
Another unexpected and unbudgeted upgrade was necessary High musical production of Fiddler on the Roof, while others were
during 2013, when towards the end of 2012, the swimming very involved in our own House plays. There is a wealth of
pool suddenly became rather green, resembling a slurry dam! talent amongst the girls of this school and it is delightful to see
No matter what chemical treatment we tried, no change was these youngsters in very different roles as they perform. Sharing
evident and it became apparent that only one other option was their ability and skill on stage with the young men from across
left: empty the pool and do a few pressure tests to check for the railway line is very special and I trust that this will continue
leaks! This process was put out to tender and after much time for years to come.
and effort, the problems were identified and ultimately the

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Comment from the Head

‘To be in education requires a love of sharing and a passion for what one does’

Change in staff has become inevitable over the years as young Grade 12 group at the end of 2013. All of the 290 girls passed
men and women are far more career-orientated and it is no and 94.8% (275 girls) achieved the opportunity to apply to
longer the norm to stay in one environment for a long period. gain access to a Bachelor's degree. The other 15 candidates
Changing jobs and/or careers is almost expected these days. achieved fine diploma passes. We are well pleased with these
The storks were also very busy in our environment this year results and we wish all the young ladies happiness and success
much to the delight of the many mothers-to-be. Consequently, as they embark on the next phase of their lives. Throughout
the teaching profession is also hard hit, but while we have their high school career they have been exposed to a variety
movement and change, we are very fortunate to attract both of activities, talks and opportunities for social and competitive
fine young and also experienced educators who identify fully interaction and I am confident that all the young ladies are well
with all that this school stands for. Earlier in the year we equipped to face the many challenges of life ahead. Education
appointed Ms Chapman as a new and motivated Head of a of the whole person is key at this school.
Department, while in October we were fortunate to source Ongoing development and keeping abreast with certain
the skill and expertise of a dynamic young director of sport. aspects of technology have become important and
This need was identified at a strategic planning session held significant for PHSG and during the course of this year a
by the governors earlier in the year and we look forward to language computer laboratory was set up. The German
an overall improvement in some of our essential sports. As classroom was kindly made available by Mrs B du Toit for
time progresses, however, more and more educators at PHSG this conversion. The French department started using a
are reaching the magical age of sixty-five and this means computer-based Grade 8 and 9 programme in 2012 and this
compulsory retirement from teaching in a public school. proved very effective and motivated the young ladies beyond
Mrs Maas retired at the end of 2013 after almost seventeen expectation to achieve good results. Ms de Kock motivated
years of continuous teaching of English at this school. Her that German as a subject follow a similar course, using a
contribution was invaluable and I am most grateful for all she has similar programme. To make this possible however, more
done over the many years, not only in the classroom, but also in computers were required. Under the very able guidance of
the extra-curricular arena. Under her guidance, the Rhythmony our IT manager, Mr de Villiers, it was soon a priority project.
group reached new heights. Mrs Ronander has been an amazing By the end of term two, all our juniors in grades 8 and 9
mentor and woman of wisdom to me and many young ladies were using the new computer laboratory to great effect. At
as she bravely came out of retirement and returned to help us the same time more classrooms were being networked and
yet again in the Accounting Department when we desperately by the end of 2014 we hope to have all rooms networked
needed an experienced educator. Thank you! We will not disturb and with a computer in each classroom. This we hope will
you again in your time of well earned retirement! enable notices etc. to be emailed directly to classrooms and
The dedication and commitment from all are appreciated so gradually use of the intercom for this purpose can be
and this has ensured that we had excellent results from the phased out.

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Comment from the Head

Together with the academic staff we are dependent on the previous two Spring Fairs, were generously granted to the
administrative staff and grounds staff for the successful running Astro fund and in total R1 000 000 was available for payment of
and maintaining of the school and in 2012, the year of our the lights. The PA, under chairmanship of André van Tonder is
110th birthday, our wonderful administrative team co-ordinated thanked for their ongoing support. Without their willingness to
and hosted the annual secretaries’ dinner in our beautiful school become involved in the school and activities, sport and cultural
hall. It was an absolutely delightful evening, with exquisite décor, tours and excursions would not be possible as the PA readily
delicious food and much fun and camaraderie. Unfortunately provides subsidies for all girls participating in these excursions
a record of this event did not feature in the 2012 magazine and as well as funds for development and special projects.
so we are showcasing it in this magazine. My apologies to all for
this unintentional oversight. On a daily basis this team provides Finally, it is necessary for me to thank the invaluable governors
information and support to all stakeholders of the school in a of this school. Each and every one of this fine group of
very professional manner. parents, supports and assists me in a variety of ways as and
when necessary. Nothing is too much to ask of them and
The Old Girls’ Association continues to be a vital part of PHSG the chairperson, Advocate Mullins, has been quite superb in
and under the very able guidance of chairperson, Wilma Cloete, his guidance on an ongoing basis. His weekly meetings on a
they strive to support the school and grow the database of the Monday morning were greatly valued and I appreciate all that
members. The focus for 2013 was to update the information of this team of parents do in the interests of PHSG.
current members and to locate and record the information of as
many other past learners as possible. While this has been possible And so, in closing, in this final chapter of reporting after
to some degree, it remains a challenge. I appeal to all Old Girls thirty years of service to Pretoria High School for Girls, and
out there who have not made contact via email or telephone with thirty-four years to education generally, I salute each and
the association, to do so. A wonderful Friday evening of laughter everyone who has in any way contributed to the success of
and reminiscing was held at the school in October, while for the my career and, in particular while at this prestigious school.
first time, an initiative of the learner head of North Lodge Hostel, Throughout my time at PHSG my husband, Jock, and my
past boarders spent the night in the hostel. This was thoroughly sons, Grant and Craig, have supported and assisted me in
enjoyed by the 2003 group from North Lodge and they have every way possible. My grateful thanks to them for their love
strongly motivated for this to continue. On the Saturday morning and care, and for allowing me the opportunity to play this role
they were treated to a scrumptious breakfast in the garden of in the lives of so many young women. Without the previous

North Lodge and then proceeded to watch the sport I salute each and everyone who has in any way
between school girls and Old Girls. This was followed by a
‘high tea’ at noon to which groups of Old Girls from 10, 20, contributed to the success of my career and, in
30, 40 and 50 or more years ago were invited. For the first particular while at this prestigious school.
time a church service was held on the Sunday, led by Father
Tim Lowes. This was held in our beautiful school hall and
attended by several Old Girls and their families who joined us three headmistresses as my mentors and the many teachers,
for this special time of sharing. Each year had a convenor who administrative staff, governors, departmental officials,
did a great job at finding many of the girls who matriculated in parents and girls, my life and career could never have been
the particular year. I do hope that this format of the Old Girls’ as enjoyable and fulfilling as it has been. To be in education
reunion continues to go from strength to strength in the years to requires a love of sharing and a passion for what one does
come. Having a whole weekend of a variety of activities on site and I trust that I have been successful in achieving this over
is definitely attractive. the many years. While at PHSG, I have seen the number of
learners grow from eight hundred in 1979, to almost one
Fundraising is a essential part of running a school these days thousand and five-hundred in 2014, and throughout this
and the Parents’ Association has continued to work tirelessly time the same standard and level of excellence has been
in this regard. The Spring Fair was once again their prime maintained while change has been wonderfully effected. This
focus for the year and due to hard work, boundless energy and is a credit to all involved over many years at Pretoria High
absolute determination, the committee and many parents raised School for Girls. May this school continue to be a leader in
almost R400 000. These funds, together with those raised from education for many years to come.

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Educators 2013

Governing Body

Executive: Educator Representatives: Irene Mpofu
Mrs Penny McNair (Headmistress) Mrs Karen du Toit (Secretary) Gontse Letsapa
Mr John Mullins (Chairperson) Mrs Priscella Skhosana
Mr Graeme Wilson (Vice Chairperson) Mr Robin Jelley Co-Opted:
Mr Xavier Botha (Treasurer) Mrs Doret Schoombie Mr James Tubb
Mrs Cheryl Alton
Parent Representatives: Non-Educator Representative: Mrs Wilma Cloete
Mrs Anne Gioia Mr Dumisani Ramasetlha Dr Gary Gast
Mrs Ansuya Govender
Mr Mark Moyes RCL Representatives: Minutes Secretary:
Mrs Felicia Ntisa Andrea Hattingh Mrs Joan Viljoen
Mr André van Tonder Morategi Kale
Mrs Nikki Wagner Stephanie Fichardt Mrs Dayalan Pillay
Mrs Eve Pillay
Parents’ Association Mrs Lerato Sebego
Mrs Loren Anthony Mr Ben Gouws Mr Ralph Sebonka
Mr Rory Baker Mrs Zarene Govender Mrs Boitumelo Shimbambo
Mrs Phumzile Baloyi Mrs Corinne Henry Mr Dinky Shimbambo
Mr Carl Bernardi Mrs Elinor Hitchcock Mrs Celesté Smit
Mr Stephen Birkholtz Mrs Adele Judd Mrs Liza Strydom
Mrs Vivienne Casieri Mrs Chantal Kilian Mr Phumi Tshabalala
Mrs Wilma Cloete Mrs Elsie le Grange Mrs Karen Truebody
Mrs Melissa Cromhout Mr Charles Maepa Mr André van Tonder
Mrs Diane de Beer Mrs Louisa Makhubele Mrs Dawn Wardlaw
Mr Gregg de Beer Mrs Joan Manders Mr Richard Wheatley
Mr Fred De Hart Mr Neels Marais Mr Simon Wikling
Mrs Kerry De Hart Mrs Orine Mbonani Mr Mark Yon
Mrs Elani de Wet Mrs Penny McNair
Mr Bongie Gcwane Mrs Soula Morezzi
Mrs Maura Gemeliaris Mr Bahule Nimrod Motlonye

Acknowledgements
Editors: Mrs Lorraine du Toit
Mrs Joan Manders
Learner: Nazneem Saib
Photographers: Mrs Joan Manders
Ms Sandy Dorlas
Mr Brendan Hohls (Music)
Mr Mark Pijper (Hockey photographs)
Contributions from the learners
Advertising: Mrs Joan Manders
Typing: Mrs Yvonne Uys
Design and layout: Ms Anita Stapelberg
Reproduction and printing: Typo - Warren Haskins

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Staff 2013
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EDUCATORS 2013
Absent: Mrs A van der Merwe, Ms L Austin, Ms M Buchel, Mrs J Cowan, Mrs A Racionzer, Mrs L Stellaard, Mr P Tshabalala
Back Row (L-R): Mrs A Campbell-Atkins, Mrs K Buckley, Mr R Jelley, Mrs I Maas, Mr M Fourie, Mrs S Pike, Mr C Pretorius, Ms L Leslie, Ms M Moll
5th Row (L-R): Mrs J van der Westhuizen, Ms H Pelser, Ms A Groenewald, Ms L Moss, Mr V Sebuthuma, Ms B Grover, Mrs M Albertyn, Mrs E Bloem, Mrs J Esterhuizen, Ms K Chapman, Ms E Russell, Mrs R Matthyse, Mrs E Lubie
4th Row (L-R): Mrs P Lees-Rolfe, Mrs J Greenberg, Mrs T Janse van Rensburg, Ms T Jasson, Ms C Park, Mrs M Andrade, Mrs N van Wyk, Ms N van Zyl, Ms C Greenwood, Mrs S Dowlath, Mrs E van Schoor, Mrs H Wright,
Mrs V Hohls, Ms D Dugmore
3rd Row (L-R): Ms D Cooper, Mrs A Loggenberg, Mrs K Brimecombe, Mrs T van Tonder, Ms J de Kock, Mrs J Jackson, Mrs L du Toit, Mrs R Manley, Ms B Cass, Ms M Lippi, Mrs L van Heerden, Mrs T Hellberg, Mrs R Mackenzie,
Mrs M Holzhäusser
2nd Row (L-R): Mrs S Rugbar, Mrs M Ford, Ms S Rahman, Mrs J de Sousa, Mrs S Ntuli, Ms I Turpin, Mrs A Majdu, Mrs N de Bruin, Mrs J Cÿrus, Ms L Marz, Mrs C Shelley, Mrs D Glover, Mrs S Roberts, Mrs V Ramlaul
Front Row (L-R): Mrs D Fincham, Mrs A van Stormbroek, Mrs J Prinsloo, Mrs A Lamb, Ms S Dorlas, Mrs D McCusker, Mrs E Bouwer, Mrs K du Toit, Mrs P McNair, Mrs D Schoombie, Mrs L Godfrey, Mrs A van Niekerk,
Mrs B du Toit, Mrs P Skhosana, Mrs R Spruyt, Mrs M Robertson, Mrs V Venter

Staff 2013

Educators 2013

EXECUTIVE STAFF Mrs M Albertyn Mrs R Matthyse
Mrs K du Toit, Mrs P McNair and Mrs D Schoombie Mrs M Andrade Mrs A Mjadu
Ms L Austin Ms M Moll
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Mrs E Bloem Ms L Moss
Back Row (L-R): Mrs D McCusker, Mrs A van Niekerk, Ms S Dorlas, Mrs K Brimecombe Mrs S Ntuli
Mrs B du Toit, Mrs A Lamb, Mrs E Bouwer Ms M Buchel Ms C Park
Front Row (L-R): Mrs P Skhosana, Mrs K du Toit, Mrs P McNair, Mrs K Buckley Ms H Pelser
Mrs D Schoombie, Mrs L Godfrey Mrs A Campbell-Atkins Mrs S Pike
Ms B Cass Mr C Pretorius
Headmistress Mathematics, Life Sciences Ms D Cooper Mrs J Prinsloo
Mrs P McNair and Physical Sciences Mrs J Cowan Mrs A Raconzier
Deputy Headmistresses Mrs E Bouwer Mrs J Cÿrus Ms S Rahman
Mrs K du Toit Sports Director Mrs N de Bruin Mrs V Ramlal
Mrs D Schoombie Mrs Maryke Marais Ms J de Kock Mrs S Roberts
FET Curriculum Extra-mural Sport Mrs J de Sousa Mrs M Robertson
Assessment Ms S Dorlas Mrs S Dowlath Mrs S Rugbar
Mrs A Lamb Cultural Co-ordinator Mrs L du Toit Ms E Russell
Heads of Department Mrs B du Toit Ms D Dugmore Mr V Sebuthuma
FET Development Life Orientation Ms S Eaton Mrs C Shelley
Mrs D Schoombie Mrs L Godfrey Mrs J Esterhuizen Mrs R Spruyt
Accounting FET Curriculum Mrs D Fincham Mrs L Stellaard
Ms K Chapman Integration Mrs M Ford Mr P Tshabalala
Languages and Security Mr M Fourie Ms I Turpin
Mrs D McCusker Mrs A van Niekerk Mrs D Glover Mrs A van der Merwe
LTSM & Sepedi Mrs J Greenberg Mrs J van der
Mrs P Skhosana Ms C Greenwood Westhuizen
Mrs A Groenewald Mrs L van Heerden
Ms B Grover Mrs E van Schoor
Mrs T Hellberg Mrs A van Stormbroek
Mrs V Hohls Mrs T van Tonder
Mrs M Holtzhäusser Mrs N van Wyk
Mrs Y Jackson Ms N van Zyl
Mrs T Janse van Mrs V Venter
Rensburg Mrs E Willemse
Ms T Jasson Mrs H Wright
Mr R Jelley
Ms L Leslie Student Assistants
Ms M Lippi Miss K Bokaba
Mrs A Loggenberg Miss A Cowan
Mrs E Lubie Miss W Cowan
Mrs I Maas Miss L Grindley-Ferris
Mrs R Mackenzie Miss C Mdletshe
Mrs R Manley Miss T Terblanche
Ms L Marx Miss N Godfrey

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Staff 2013

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Administration and Mr J Letlape
Back Row (L-R): Mrs C Alton, Ms T Zulu, Mrs L Powell, Mrs J Viljoen, Other Mrs L Malapela
Mrs S Shields, Mrs C Cameron Mrs C Alton Mr C Marumo
Front Row (L-R): Ms P Maluleke, Mrs J Manders, Mr P Sindane, Mrs L Sanders, Mrs C Cameron Mrs P Mashilo
Ms M Ellis Mrs L du Plessis Mrs G Mashishi
GENERAL ASSISTANTS Ms M Ellis Mr C Mokoena
Back Row (L-R): Mr S Mandlazi, Mr M Moloro, Mr M Mojela, Mr T Mdluli, Mrs E Kruger Mrs F Molekoa
Mr W Manyala Ms P Maluleke Mrs R Nkadimeng
Middle Row (L-R): Mr P Mokonjane, Mr P Mashilwane, Ms J Kutu, Ms L Seketa, Mrs J Manders Mr D Ramasetlha
Mr A Ditshego, Mrs J Masethla, Mr K Kgomo Mr S Mashishi Mrs Z Ries
Front Row (L-R): Mrs A Skosana, Mrs R Rakau, Mr S Mashishi, Mrs R Spruyt, Mrs D Milwidsky Ms A Streak
Mr S Shilenge, Mr W Mashishi, Mrs R Mokwena Mrs A Muller Ms E Tjiane
Mrs M Oates
Mrs L Powell General Assistants
Mrs S Samouris Mr A Ditshego
Mrs L Sanders Ms J Kutu
Sr T Shenfield- Mr E Komape
Schwartz Mr S Mandlati
Mrs S Shields Mr F Mangwana
Mr P Sindane Mr W Manyala
Ms T Terblanche Mrs J Masethla
Mr P de Villiers Mr P Mashilwaone
Mrs J Viljoen Mr W Mashishi
Ms T Zulu Mr T Mdluli
Mr K Kgomo
Conductors Mr M Mojela
Mr Stephan Gericke Mr P Makonjane
(Choir) Ms R Mokwena
Mr Mbuso Ndlovu Mr M Moloro
(Rhythmony) Mr K Molwantwoa
Mrs R Rakau
Hostel Mrs E Seketa
Mrs L Gabang Mr S Shilenge
Ms P Ledwaba Mrs A Skhosana

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Staff News

Staff News

At the beginning of 2013 two new staff members joined the Mr Stephan Gericke, was then appointed. He completed
Geography and Mathematics Departments respectively. They an MPhil in Music Studies at the University of Cambridge,
were Mrs Ria Mackenzie and Mrs Tanya Jasson. Additionally, specialising in music cognition and perception research at
because staff members were away on accouchement leave, the Centre for Music and Science. He is also a professional
Mrs Patricia Lees-Rolfe (Mathematics), Mrs Benita Ronander pianist, singer, violinist and composer/arranger who performs
(Accounting) and Mrs Rappard (Computer Applications as a soloist and as a member of various choirs, orchestras and
Technology) joined the staff complement. Mss Majolein ensembles. He has undertaken several tours and has performed
Haagsman and Anne de Leeuw, two exchange students from at various prestigious events, both national and international, and
the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands spent the first he represented South Africa in Spain as a soloist for the World
term with us too, assisting in the Life Sciences and English Youth Choir in 2010. Mrs Maryke Marais was appointed Sports
Departments respectively. Mrs Cecile Cameron vacated her Director in this term. She was previously at the Institute for
Hostel Secretary post and became the Assistant Bursar after Sports Science and Development, working with a wide variety of
Mrs Pitt’s resignation and Mrs Meryl Pierce agreed to be sporting codes and athletes on different competing levels. She
the Hostel Secretary until June. Mr Petrus Sindane added will be starting a talent identification programme at our school in
a baby girl to his family and Mrs Anelle van der Merwe and the new year which will provide a basis for identifying girls with
Mrs Anne van Stormbroek both welcomed baby boys into a reasonable chance of succeeding in a specific sport. She plans
their families at this time. Two staff members resigned in this to implement scientific and sport-specific training methods for
term: Mrs Elana Willhemse, after the birth of her daughter, the coaches, leading to better performances and to take sport
Milan, and Mrs Anne van Stormbroek who decided to be a at PHSG to a higher level. Mrs Lara du Plessis (nee Cox) got
stay-at-home mum. One of our Old Girls, Ms Samantha married in September.
Eaton filled the post vacated by Mrs van Stormbroek in the In the fourth term Mrs Riana Manley began her accouchement
Art Department. Ms Sandy Dorlas successfully completed leave and after the birth of her little girl she decided to be
her twentieth Midmar Mile and we were all very proud of her. a stay-at-home mother.
Ms Lené Marx became engaged. At the end of the year Mrs Ingrid Maas retired. She has had
a long association with the school, dating back to 1983. After
Two staff members got married in the March school a nine-year break she returned to teach English in 1996 and she
holidays. They were Mr Phumi Tshabalala and Ms Allison was responsible for the Rhythmony acapella ensemble which
Swanepoel who returned as Mrs Loggenberg. Several babies has grown in acceptance as a prestigious ensemble that is able
arrived during this term. Mrs Jeanne Prinsloo had a little girl, to perform at short notice. Mrs Maas also co-directed the
Olivia, and Mrs Donné Fincham added a boy to her family. school’s successful centenary musical, Cinderella. Four teachers
Mrs Kirsty Chapman was appointed Head of the Accounting resigned at the end of the year. Ms Lynda Moss accepted
Department in June. Mrs Leonie Powell who is familiar to the a position at an international school in Tanzania. She taught
Girls High family as she served on the school’s Governing Body English to Grades 8, 9 and 10 and she was a liaison teacher
for a time and she headed the PTA for four years, ending her for Athletics and Netball. She was often called to choreograph
term in 2009, joined the staff in June as the Hostel Secretary. the dancing for our musicals and for our Night of the Proms.
Mrs Julia Mokgoatjane retired after many years of loyal service Mrs Allison Loggenberg who taught Technology for the
and she will be spending more time with her family. Mrs Catherine past four years, accepted a position at Rietondale Primary
Shelley began her accouchement leave at the end of this term School where she will be teaching English in the new year.
and we welcomed Mrs Megan Oldfield who agreed to teach Ms Lené Marx, a teacher in the Technology and Consumer
Mrs Shelley’s classes until her return in February. Mrs Shelley’s Studies Department, got married and she will be relocating.
twins, Liam and Hannah arrived in August. Ms Brigitte Cass, another Consumer Studies teacher who
decided to live in Cape Town plans to take up a post at Bergvliet
In the third term, a much loved lady and one who will be missed High. Her expertise and drive will be missed in the Volleyball
in the hostels, Mrs Lina Gabang, retired to spend time with her discipline too. We wish these staff members well and thank
family. We also sadly said goodbye to Ms Charlotte Botha, our them for their dedication.
choir conductor, who relocated to Natal to share her expertise
with the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir and our new conductor,

Welcome

Samantha Eaton Stephan Gericke Tanya Jasson Ria Mackenzie Marais Maryke Leonie Powell

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Staff News Babies

Goodbye

Charlotte Botha Brigitte Cass Lina Gabang Olivia Prinsloo Milan Willemse

Allison Loggenberg Lynda Moss and Ingrid Maas Lené Marx

Logan Richard Fincham Ayanda Sindane

Julia Mokgoatjane Elana Willhemse Anne van Stormbroek

Congratulations Ruben van der Merwe Joah van Stormbroek

Kirsty Chapman – Twins: Liam and Hannah Shelley
Our new Head of
Sandy Dorlas – 20 Midmar Miles
the Accounting
Department

Weddings

Mr and Mrs Loggenberg Mr and Mrs Tshabalala Mr and Mrs du Plessis

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RCL Induction

RCL Induction

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RCL Camp

Sport Highlights

RCL Camp

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Office Bearers
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RCL EXECUTIVE
Absent: Jenny Da Costa, Krisanka Redelinghuys, Saskia Redelinghuys
Back Row (L-R): Devin Oelofsen, Mia van Schalkwyk, Samantha Chamberlain, Kendall Simon, Sarah Brewer
3rd Row (L-R): Bernadette Lowe, Zoe Kalbskopf, Stephanie Fichardt, Natasha Keenan, Tamra Golob, Lerato Phatudi, Rebecca Harle
2nd Row (L-R): Megan Hardwick, Obakeng Makoloi, Fiona Pikirayi, Angela Gemeliaris, Thoko Malaza, Lesedi Matime, Saneh Memela, Sarah Heuer
Front Row (L-R): Micaela dos Santos, Irene Mpofu, Morategi Kale, (Deputy Head Girl), Mrs D McCusker, Andrea Hattingh (Head Girl), Mrs K du Toit, Gontse Letsapa, Sthembile Soko, Sevi Floudiotis

Office Bearers
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REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF LEARNERS
Back Row (L-R): Sarah Brewer, Tamra Golob, Natasha Keenan, Kayla Barnard, Janie Mouton, Lorraine Dippenaar, Samantha Chamberlain, Mia van Schalkwyk, Kendall Simon, Stephanie Fichardt, Tsholofelo Mamogale, Devin Oelofsen,
Saskia Redelinghuys
4th Row (L-R): Sarah Heuer, Bernadette Lowe, Zoe Kalbskopf, Alex Pallikarides, Candice Gunn, Rebecca Harle, Lebohang Maboa, Megan Rikkers, Tina Kondouli, Gabriella Lucas, Krisanka Redelinghuys, Lungile Mahlangu,
Angela Gemeliaris, Thokozile Malaza
3rd Row (L-R): Saneh Memela, Tina Mabugu, Zonke Makaula, Cameron van den Berg, Isabella Gioia, Jenny da Costa, Isa van Zyl, Mishka Kramer, Amy Marais, Thato Mochesane, Ellen Maartens, Hayley Elcombe, Kristen van der Merwe,
Lesedi Matime, Maushami Bhawani
2nd Row (L-R): Sevi Floudiotis, Irene Mpofu, Milena Rodrigues, Fiona Pikirayi, Obakeng Makoloi, Keabetswe Tsebe, Sharna Ford, Neo Mekwe, Lerato Phatudi, Sthembile Soko, Claudia de Kok, Raffaella Braga, Zola Nzimande
Front Row (L-R): Langa Silsha, Boitumelo Moloto, Micaela dos Santos, Gontse Letsapa, Sabrina Colley, Mrs D McCusker, Morategi Kale (Deputy Head Girl), Andrea Hattingh (Head Girl), Mrs K du Toit, Megan Hardwick,
Genevieve Gardiner, Natasha Zachariades, Nombulelo Ntuli, Tshegofatso Maja

Office Bearers

PEER COUNSELLORS
Absent: Tshegofatso Khampepe, Dharshani Naidoo
Back Row (L-R): Hwa-Hae Lee, Jessica Jung, Daphney Maponya, Tinyiko Manganye, Cameron Perumal, Rebecca Harle, Andrea Le Goabe, Sabrina Colley,
Ofentse Pheme
Middle Row (L-R): Jarnelle Robinson, Andile Moale, Yoo-kyung Ha, Sonul Manichand, Lekoetse Mahao, Humaira Carim, Kgothatso Kgosana, Farhah Joosub,
Boitumelo Molate, Zozo Makaula
Front Row (L-R): Kiyasha Bhawani, Ashira Jacob, Charlotte Dube, Fiona Pikirayi, Mrs L Godfrey, Sibongile Masemola, Jennifer Mimbulu, Nalefo Mothupi,
Micaela dos Santos

TUTOR LEADERS’ COMMITTEE
Absent: Theshni Canniappan, Krisanka Redelinghuys, Saskia Redelinghuys, Itumeleng Thokwane, Kelly Anthony, Grace Luposo, Fanisa Mlangeni,
Kamo Ramokgadi, Priyanka Sebastian, Kerry-Anne Genricks, Genevieve Lupke
Back Row (L-R): Keitumetse Selagae, Sinazo Magadlela, Elif Yilmaz, Karina de Kock, Mia van Schlalkwyk, Genevieve Lupke, Tinyko Manganye, Kgaladi Moropyane,
Amy Gouws
Middle Row (L-R): Natefo Mothupi, Michelle Nandi, Kgothatso Magoro, Neo Kgobane, Yaseera Jagot, Yoo Kyung Ha, Andile Moale, Kiyasha Bhawani, Zahwa Jagot
Front Row (L-R): Tshegofatso Modiba, Kgomotso Adams, Siya Mbatha, Ms I Turpin, Louise van Tonder, Shikara Balkishun, Tshegofatso Maja

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Valediction

Valedictory Speech

Andrea Hattingh, Head Girl

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, staff, honoured guest and
most importantly, good evening to all of my 281 fellow Matrics
who are sitting here tonight.

Ladies, we will all leave here this evening and at the end of this However, as I finished my speech, I once again saw what true
year with only one thing that nobody else has. There will be over passion for this school is. How the Matrics' hearts, in a matter
550 000 other South Africans with the same matric certificate as of minutes, were reignited and how this passed onto those of
what we will have and there will be thousands of people doing the Grade 8s. I finished that speech with the following words:
what you want to do for a living. But you will ultimately be the “Ladies, I wish that one day you can stand here and say that you
only person to have the sole custody of your life. Your particular passionately love this school for what it is, because I certainly do.”
life. Your entire life. When I finished with those words there was a silence and I
Most of us have spent five incredible years at Pretoria High almost hesitated about what I had just said, and then, out of
School for Girls and can look back with many fond memories. nowhere, one Matric stood up and shouted “I do”, followed by
There were numerous highlights in the past years for me another and another, until the entire hall, including the Grade
personally, but the single greatest highlight that epitomized my 8s were standing up in agreement that they were going to have
high school career was the Grade 8 Camp at the beginning of passion for the school. I couldn’t believe what had happened and
this year. For many of the Matrics who were there, it linked the I remember standing there with tear-filled eyes as I looked at the
beginning to the end and truly showed the reason we have been passion of the girls in front of me.
at this school for five years. The passion that I felt that day was incredible, but as my year at
It is a tradition that the Head Girl gives a speech to the new Girls High came to an end I have learnt one very valuable lesson
Grade 8s at their camp and I clearly remember how the 300 in my life: it is not all about school anymore, it is about us now.
new girls sat there in awe of what I said. I explained to them Our days at school are numbered and as we move into the next
how they are simply one girl in amongst 1500 other girls and chapter of our lives we somehow need to reignite that passion
that being in a school of our calibre is never easy, initially. But once again for more than just school- but for our futures and
who said anything worth doing was ever easy? I explained to for our lives.
them how their attitude towards school would determine their We all have that opportunity to start over now and truly mould
happiness for the next five years and that I do not recommend ourselves into even more beautiful young ladies than what we
that they waste their opportunities.

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Valediction

already are. This means that we need to accept the fact that our To the RCL Executive of 2013, you all had such a huge influence on
school days are now over and that we have to decide that we want my life and I learned so much from each one of you this year! Your
a passion in our lives that will inspire us. We must stop comparing hard work, determination and passion will never be forgotten.
ourselves to others and learn to make the best of our own lives! Morategi, you are one incredible young lady! It has been such an
This does not mean we are going to be perfect and successful in honour to work with you this year and successfully push through
everything that we do. the challenges that we faced together! I have learned so much from
Make mistakes. Make many mistakes. In actual fact, dare to make you and I really thank you for all the support you have given me
mistakes, as mistakes are the building blocks to success. However, throughout the year!
never forget to learn from those mistakes and make them a part To my friends . . . some of the most important people in my life.
of your life. You have certain abilities in life for a reason – do not I am incredibly blessed to have each one of you in my life. I have
be scared to be unique and use them! been so very lucky with a friend whom I have known for 15 years:
There is a saying: ‘Don’t measure yourself by your accomplishments, Caylin Nell – you are a friend like gold, a type of friend who everyone
but rather by what you should have accomplished with your needs!
abilities.’ I truly believe this. Aim high in life and do not let anyone Finally I think each one of us could thank our parents. Thank you
ever tell you that you are not capable of reaching your dreams. Johan and Saskia for being the remarkable parents you are. Pappa,
We have all spent the same years here at Girls High and although dankie dat jy altyd in my glo en vir my geleer het om uit te gaan in die wereld
for each one of us the experience has been completely different, en te swem, dat foute goed is en dat ek altyd net tot my volle potensiaal moet
we can all agree that it wouldn’t have been the same without the probeer. Mamma, dankie vir al jou ondersteuning en liefde. Jy sal altyd ‘n
people around us each day. I certainly have many people who I duisend myl ekstra vir my gaan. Julle is albei ongelooflik!
would like to thank and I would love to share them with you. We have all had five years at this school to make of it what we
To the staff, thank you so much for all the hard work and wanted to make of it. For some, it was a wonderful five years
dedication that you put into us ladies. We would not be where we while for others again, not so wonderful. However, soon we will
are today, either academically or emotionally, without your help be leaving for new adventures, experiences and opportunities and
and your passion to allow us to strive for great futures. the best of all is that we can decide where we want to go after this
Mrs McNair, Mrs K du Toit and Mrs Schoombie, our school chapter. Go out and simply say, ‘I do’ to your life. You ‘do’ want
would be nowhere without your incredible leadership and to live your life to the fullest. You ‘do’ want to use your abilities
simply the heart that you have to serve this school and the girls. to achieve your greatest potential. You ‘do’ want to have a passion
There are many teachers who made an impact on my life and for life and not waste this one and only life that you have. You ‘do’
supported me greatly in the past five years, but in particular want to say one day – ‘I did do it’.
Frau du Toit. Frau du Toit, vielen Dank, dass Sie sich um mich Matrics of 2013, you are no longer girls - you are now ladies
gekummert haben und wirklich meine zweite Mutter geworden sind. Ich – beautiful and spectacular ladies, filled with potential! Go and
werde Sie nie vergessen! show the world what you are made of and be proud of who you are.

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Valediction

Valedictory Speech

Morategi Kale, Deputy Head Girl

“Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off
and away!” - Dr Seuss
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, staff, guest speaker and
fellow Matrics.

As I stand here this evening, I know that we are on the cusp of you do. On a personal note, I would like to thank Ms Dorlas, Mrs
something profound and quite powerful: change. All changes, Albertyn, Ms Turpin, Mrs Manders, Mrs L du Toit, Mrs Buckley and
even the most longed for, have their melancholy. We may feel Mrs Lubie for your kind, understanding and supportive natures.
fear, uncertainty and discomfort about the future. However, fear, I would like to extend my sincerest appreciation to Mrs McNair and
uncertainty and discomfort are our compasses toward growth. It Mrs McCusker who have guided and supported the RCL Executive
is here, at Pretoria High School for Girls, that we matured into as a whole as we continued to learn and grow as leaders and a
unique and remarkable young ladies. And it is from here that we special thank you to Mrs K du Toit whose hugs and encouraging
will continue to evolve into phenomenal and dynamic women. words were always appreciated.
For most of us, our journey at Girls’ High began in 2009 with To Ms Cÿrus, the Debating Team and Frau du Toit (our number
strikingly bright green dresses, over-sized blazers, enormous bags one supporter), I am truly thankful for the years that we have
and Thato’s frightening - but well-needed - speech at the Grade spent together. Also, thank you to Mrs Bloem and the Amnesty
8 Camp. The name badges that we received soon after we had International Society.
arrived, which we affectionately referred to as our ‘billboards’, To Andrea and the RCL Executive, it has been an honour and
didn’t support our need to blend in with the rest of the school. a privilege to share my Matric experience with you. We have
Since then, the time has shifted quite swiftly. In what now seems learned some invaluable lessons together but we have also
like a short time at Girls’ High, we never missed an opportunity made unforgettable memories together. You are all wonderfully
to make memories. From happily crawling in the mud at EEC and unique people and I will miss the entertaining but questionable
listening to Athabile’s inspiring survival speech upon arrival at the conversations that we shared in the ‘P-Room’.
camp, to (once we had discovered Grade 11 and its grim nature) Most importantly, thank you to my friends and my family -
considering alternative career options while insisting that medicine particularly my parents. Your support is the reason that I am able
wasn’t a great career choice anyway. to stand here this evening and say that I survived one of the most
And then it was 2013. We couldn’t wait to wear clear nail polish, challenging years of my high school career.
walk through the front door and sit in the gallery. Our white Thank you to the Matrics of 2013; it has been an honour to
jerseys were fashionably late, but we had our Matric Dance to look represent you in my capacity as the Deputy Head Girl of the
forward to which turned out to be everything we dreamt that it school. Remember that, at Pretoria High School for Girls, we
would be and more. And now, as the Matric class of 2013, we can belong to a long line of women who began dreaming as girls and
declare, in the words of Drake that we’ve started from the bottom grew up to be women of intellect, courage, vision and creativity -
and now we’re here. women who make a difference in society. And as far as I can tell,
This was our journey at Girls’ High and I hope that tonight will we are well on our way to becoming such women. One day, your
signal the commencement of a new journey for all of us. However, life will flash before your eyes. Make sure that it’s worth watching.
as much as being in an all girls’ school of this calibre encourages “So... be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
adopting an attitude of independence and leadership, we couldn’t or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,
have survived this year without the help of some outstanding you're off to Great Places!
people in our lives. Today is your day!
To all the teachers whom we are all very fortunate to have at PHSG, Your mountain is waiting.
you have played a paramount role in our growth and you have So... get on your way!” - Dr Seuss
inspired us with your passion and dedication for the noble job that

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Valedictory Awards

Valedictory Awards

ACCOUNTING GEOGRAPHY SPECIAL AWARDS The Moira Arni Prize for
Claudia Summers Erika Braune Loving Kindness and Caring
Anne Williams Trophy Siya Mbatha The Noel Niven Music Prize Ellen Heydenrych
Sasha Tavares GERMAN Yoo Kyung Ha The Bernice Catzel Award for
AFRIKAANS Kyla Joseph The Margaret van der Post Service to the Community
Beste prestasie in HISTORY Music Trophy Louise van Tonder
Afrikaans Huistaal Bernadette Lowe Ailyn Nienaber The Katz Trophy for Goodwill
Louise van Tonder Louise van Tonder Caylin Nell and Harmony
Elsa Krige Prys vir die Beste The Vida Gutstein Prize The Yvonne Taylor Memorial Tamra Golob
Prestasie in Afrikaans Eerste Kaylee Benkenstein Trophy The Edith Aitken Award
Addisionele Taal LIFE ORIENTATION Ailyn Nienaber for Adapting to a Foreign
Mia van Skalkwyk Rebecca Harle Federica Paris Environment
Kreatiewe Skryfwerk Bernadette Lowe The Maisie Baker Singing Seyda Gürgen
Milanda Louw Kaylee Benkenstein Trophy The Winifred Hawkins Prizes
Inez du Saar prys vir die Beste LIFE SCIENCES Ailyn Nienaber Irene Mpofu
Vordering in Afrikaans Mia van Skalkwyk Tiisetso Matlebyane Obakeng Makoloi
Onida Peter Bernadette Lowe The Kay Noel-Barham Award Joanne van den Berg
Beste Prestasie In Afrikaans Milanda Louw for Drama Natasha Keenan
Deur ’n Nie-Afrikaans-sprekende MATHEMATICS Jennifer da Costa Fiona Pikirayi
Leerling The Bertha Gall Prize The Eileen Nelson Debating The Old Girls’ Award
Thiloshni Moodley Kaylee Benkenstein Award Morategi Kgale
COMPUTER The Alison Kitto Prize Irene Mpofu The Lorna Bramley Award
APPLICATIONS Yoo Kyung Ha Morategi Kgale for Leadership and Stability
TECHNOLOGY Mia van Skalkwyk The June Sussens Trophy for of Character
Kerri Worthington Megan Hardwick Consumer Studies Andrea Hattingh
CONSUMER STUDIES Joanne van den Berg Morategi Kgale
Shaska Campos MATHEMATICS The Trophy for Enthusiasm, The Pauline Sprüyt Myers
DESIGN LITERACY Dedication and Service Award for Love and Devotion
Design Floating Trophy Gemma Priest Masego Raseroka to the School
Sarah Thompson MUSIC The Trophy for Diligence and Andrea Hattingh
ENGLISH The Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph Music Commitment The Iris Award
The Anne van Zyl Prize for Prize Louise van Tonder Andrea Hattingh
English Yoo Kyung Ha The Gertrude Theiler Award The William Anderson Awards
Mia van Skalkwyk PHYSICAL SCIENCES for All-round Meaningful for Distinguished Scholarship
Barrow Prize for English The Beryl Mullins Prize Contribution to School Life Mia van Schalkwyk
Kaylee Benkenstein Mia van Skalkwyk Felicia Ntsitsi Kaylee Benkenstein
The Spheight Prize for English The Mary Harrop-Allen Prize The Margaret Theiler Award for
Christine Grobler Yoo Kyung Ha Outstanding Contribution ACADEMIC
The Valda Inglis Prize for SEPEDI to Sport AWARDS
English Kgothatso Magoro Lauren Pijper
Morategi Kale VISUAL ART Chelsea Hayes The William Anderson Award
The Dorreih Elahi Prize for Kaylee Benkenstein The Sheila Abrahams Trophy (for receiving the Iris award all
English The Nira Ramlall Memorial for Sportsmanship nine times)
Ellen Kruger Trophy Taryn Kotze Mia van Schalkwyk
English Prize Micaela Cox Sarah Heuer Kaylee Benkenstein
Bernadette Lowe
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The Hélène Verdier Prize
Morategi Kale

Valedictory Awards

Iris Awards June 2013 Tinyiko Manganye Lehlogonole Mohale Setsoaki Matubatuba
(Awarded to the top ten Siya Mbatha Vishanka Naidoo Remofilwe Mathebula
candidates in the Grade.) Jennifer Mimbulu Onkgopotse Phaka Sthembiso Mhlangu
Kaylee Benkenstein Krisanka Redelinghuys Gemma Priest Sthembile Soko
Sarah Brewer Ceinwen Rikkers Oratile Rakale Chess
Yoo Kyung Ha Ishara Wheatley Bonolo Ramathibela Full Colours
Megan Hardwick Kerri Worthington Itumeleng Thokwane Louise van Tonder
Zoe Kalbskopf Koketso Tjiane Cross Country
Bernadette Lowe SERVICE Full Colours
Thokozile Zandile Malaza AWARDS SPORTS AWARDS Tamra Golob
Sanelisiwe Memela Nicole Esterhuizen
Mia van Schalkwyk Full Colours Honours for Sport Half Colours
Sasha Tavares Shirna Beharrie Chelsea Hayes (Life Saving) Felicia Ntsitsi
Honours Yuri Bhaga Keitumetse Salagae (Hockey) Debating
Kaylee Benkenstein Nicole Esterhuizen Lauren Pijper (Hockey) Service Honours
Mia van Schalkwyk Gillian Gardiner Kiara Maher (Tennis) Irene Mpofu
Full Colours Andrea Hattingh Award for sporting excellence Motategi Kale
Arifa Abdool-Rehman Denise Kabugujjo (represented South Africa) Diving
Kaylee Benkenstein Zoe Kalbskopf Nathalie Spiessens Full Colours
Danielle Bolink Precious Majwafi (S.A. Women’s Kick-boxing) Zoe Kalbskopf
Erika Braune Tinyiko Manganye Kiara Maher Lauren van Zyl
Sarah Brewer Morategi Kale (S.A. Schools Tennis) Equestrian
Micaela Dos Santos Sibongile Masemola Chelsea Hayes (S.A. Full Colours
Tamra Golob Jennifer Mimbulu Fresh Water Life-Saving) Carla Kotzé
Christine Grobler Tshegofatso Modiba Keitumetse Salagae Jean-Marie Getliffe
Yoo Kyung Ha Joseline Nkhoma (S.A. Under 18 Hockey) Alexia Fernihough
Megan Hardwick Fiona Pikirayi Lauren Pijper Hockey
Rebecca Harle Masego Raseroka (S.A. Under 18 Hockey) Honours
Andrea Hattingh Krisanka Redelinghuys Micky Jooste (S.A. Lauren Pijper
Chelsea Hayes Saskia Redelinghuys African Karate Colours) Keitumetse Salagae
Zoe Kalbskopf Keitumetse Salagae Angel Janse van Rensburg Full Colours
Morategi Kale Malebo Sedibeng (S.A. Women's Fencing) Mieke van der Westhuizen
Milanda Louw Ikgomotseng Sekwala Savannah Vosloo Sarah Thompson
Bernadette Lowe Joanne van den Berg ( S.A. Under 18 Mountain Stephanie Fichardt
Thokozile Malaza Mia van Schalkwyk Biking Colours) Lerato Phatudi
Saneh Memela Louise van Tonder ` Nicole van Zyl
Thiloshni Moodley Ishara Wheatley Athletics Half Colours
Caylin Nell Half Colours Service Honours to Athletics Catherine Kennard
Savannah Netherlands Betty Agaze Samantha Chamberlain Lòrelle Jordaan
Nathalie Spiessen Keorapetse Baholo Full Colours Sevi Floudiotis
Claudia Summers Danielle Bolink Mieke van der Westhuizen Devin Oelofsen
Sasha Tavares Sarah Brewer Half Colours Lifesaving
Mia van Schalkwyk Emma Dives Gontse Letsapa Honours
Louise van Tonder Thobeka Duma Tisetso Mathole Chelsea Hayes
Ashley van Zyl Giselle Fourie Bonolo Ramathibela Half Colours
Half Colours Yoo Kyung Ha Basketball Laura Russell
Tayla Calcott Megan Hardwick Full Colours
Samantha Chamberlain Jessica Jung Lesedi Matime
Marilie Du Plooy Gladys Kebera Xongy Chabalala
Kyla Eichhorn Gontse Letsapa Tlou Mathatho
Angela Gemeliaris Bernadette Lowe Merica Lekotjolo
Kelly Glover Kgothatso Magoro Matimu Lowane
Sarah Heuer Nombali Mahlangu Half Colours
Ashira Jacob Obakeng Makoloi Adriel Bizamenyamungu
Renate Jacobs Kelebogile Malefo Sibongile Masemola
Angélique Janse van Gabriella Marques
Rensburg Murunwa Masibigiri
Remofilwe Mathebula
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Valedictory Awards

Netball Full Colours Claudia Summers Dineo More
Full Colours Kirsty Pepworth Dineo More Irene Mpofu
Keegan Aspeling Lauren Barnes Ellen Heydenrych Ailyn Nienaber
Stacey Hassen Krisanka Redelinghuys Ikgomotsei Sekwala Gemma Priest
Natasha Keenan Half Colours Jodi Carelson Nicole van Zyl
Khanyisa Mlati Amy Hatton Kganya Molefe Orchestra
Boipelo Nyatlo Kaylee Benkenstein Kholeka Khuzwayo Full Colours
Kirsty Pepworth Olivia Lofthouse Federica Paris Yoo-Kyung Ha
Onida Peter Jennifer Mimbulu Micaela Cox Shirna Beharrie
Half Colours Volleyball Murunwa Masibigiri Ishara Wheatley
Stephanie Baker Full Colours Saneh Memela Ailyn Nienaber
Casey-Lee de Beer Matshego Retlametse Sharuth Milton Kelly Glover
Tiisetso Mathole Bernadette Louw Sunny Yang Erika Braune
Fiona Pikirayi Khutso Letsoalo Half Colours Yuri Bhaga
Courtney Theys Joseline Nkoma Felicia Ntsitsi Half Colours
Swimming Half Colours Tiiso Maluleka Kganya Molefe
Full Colours Caldi Roberts Musical/Drama Tinyiko Manganye
Chelsea Hayes Caileen Lubbe Full Colours Jessica Jung
Cassandra Kastner Water Polo Jenny da Costa Rhythmony
Taryn Kotze Full Colours Sevi Floudiotis Full Colours
Devin Oelofsen Samantha Chamberlain Angela Gemeliaris Keorapetse Baholo
Muniek Swart Chelsea Hayes Kelly Glover Obakeng Makololi
Half Colours Chandrè Jooste Megan Hardwick Koketso Tjiane
Samantha Black Half Colours Rebecca Harle Half Colours
Emma Dives Stephanie Baker Tegan Mouton Kholeka Khuzwayo
Kristin Ellington Kristen Ellington Mia van Schalkwyk Andrea Le Goabe
Christine Grobler Stephanie Fichardt Half Colours Modibana Masipa
Sophie Hinitt Sevi Floudiotis Sarah Brewer Kitso Mafokeng
Chandrè Jooste Andrea Hattingh Samantha Chamberlain Public Speaking
Laura Russell Catherine Kennard Micaela Cox Full Colours
Courtney Theys Devin Oelofsen Jenny da Costa Mia van Schalkwyk
Ashley van Zyl Andrea Hattingh Siya Mbatha
Squash CULTURAL Ellen Heydenrych Half Colours
Full Colours AWARDS Catherine Kennard Rebecca Harle
Sarah Heuer Carla Kotzé Lerato Phatudi
Lauren Pijper Blue Tie Ensemble Ellen Kruger Kea Rakolle
Half Colours Full Colours Andrea le Goabe Hlogi Mohale
Tarryn Gerber Caylin Nel Siya Mbatha
Tennis Choir Courtney McDonald
Honours Full Colours Tshego Modiba
Kiara Maher Ailyn Nienaber

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Colours Awards

Colours Awards

ACADEMIC AWARDS Iris Awards December 2013 Full Colours Mokgadi Marishane
Iris Awards June 2013 Grade 11 Grade 11 Michelle Nandi
Grade 11 Andie Burroughs Andie Burroughs Tshepiso Nthlane
Karina de Kock Karina de Kock Erin de Hart Purcell Suen
Sharon Ellman Sharon Ellman Karina de Kock Nicole Tapson
Sasha Hurst Sasha Hurst Sharon Ellman Holly-Anne Thompson
Sejal Jivan May Khalaf Nihal El-Shahir Celia Yeung
Maxine le Roux Bontle Moatshe Sasha-Lee Hayward Grade 10
Robyn Markram Michelle Nandi Sasha Hurst Niharika Bhardwaj
Bontle Moatshe Annie Oppler Sejal Jivan Melissa Botha
Michelle Roux Michelle Roux Maxine le Roux Lorraine Dippenaar
Keira Szczesniak Keira Szczesnial Bontle Moatshe Tina Kondouli
Isa van Zyl Grade 10 Annie Oppler Havisha Moodley
Grade 10 Michaela Begemann Michelle Roux Cameron Perumal
Michaela Begemann Rachel Glass Shi Evans Ofentse Pheme
Rachel Glass Amy Gouws Keira Szczesniak Angelique Smith
Amy Gouws Dudu Kasonkola Stephanie van Zyl Gold Certificates
Dudu Kasonkola Tina Kondouli Robyn Markram (80%+ average)
Tina Kondouli Maudie Loffstadt Grade 10 Grade 9
Maudie Loffstadt Lily-Rose Mgangira Michaela Begeman Tarryn Augus
Sasha Lordan Sarah Mirkin Annebelle Bettman Tatiana Blecher
Sarah Mirkin Anastasya Papavarnavas Rachel Glass Laurentia Bopela
Anastasya Papavarnavas Marlise van Tonder Amy Gouws Isabella da Silva
Marlise van Tonder Grade 9 Candice Gunn Claudia de Kok
Grade 9 Laurentia Bopela Dudu Kasonkola Ashton Flowerday
Laurentia Bopela Veronique Frances Nicole Kleynhans Kurston Fortuin
Kurston Fortuin Heejin Jung Maudie Loffstadt Veronique Frances
Veronique Frances Eternal Lonji Sasha Lordan Savanah Hayward
Odette le Grange Gama Mashigo Lily Mgangira Leigh Joubert
Gama Mashigo Janie Mouton Sarah Mirkin Heejin Jung
Janie Mouton Micaela Rodrigues Anastasya Papavarnavas Trina Kim
Micaela Rodrigues Dominique Rossi Vhoni Radzilani Taeeun Kim
Dominique Rossi Méja Schoeman Marlise van Tonder. Kelsey Langley
Méja Schoeman Ashleigh Wilhelm. Half Colours Odette le Grange
Natasha Victor Grade 8 Grade 11 Eternel Lonji
Grade 8 Simona Coetzee Arantxa Blecher Pearl Lutwama
Alexia Daniel Alexia Daniel Cindy Cherry Nthabiseng Mabapa
Amy Finlayson Amy Finlayson Carmen Colyn Tina Mabugu
Kristin Katzin Kristin Katzin Claudia de Almeida van der Amy Marais
Amy Kim Amy Kim Walt Gama Mashigo
Esther Kim Esther Kim Holly Dercksen Janie Mouton
Larissa Liebenberg Larissa Liebenberg Sasha Dewnath Vaschel Naidoo
Ellen Maartens Pascale Mestdagh Amber Eksteen Racheal Ngyende
Pascale Mestdagh Shulami Oh Yaseera Jagot Micaela Rodrigues
Shulami Oh Stacey Sapsford Kirsten Harvey Dominique Rossi
Stacey Sapsford Samantha Hurst Maryam Sanatkaran
May Khalaf Méja Schoeman
Mpfuxi Makhubele Sam Scott
Tsholofelo Mamogale

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Colours Awards

Vrishti Singh Grade 10 Jennifer de Beer Half Colours
Chané Theron Shikara Balkishun Kelsey de Jongh Khanyi Lephoko
Courtney van Biljon Petronè Bezuidenhout Milan Dowlath Michelle Nandi
Natasha Victor Thenesia Govender Abonga Dube Lihle Shabangu
Shannon Wardlaw Karabo Mokoena Jade Erwee Kamogelo Ramokgadi
Megan Wilding Tabo Mwila Abegail Fraser Tshepiso Nthlane
Ashleigh Wilhelm Simbongile Nyangintsimbi Megan Gerber Koketso Kgogome
Grade 8 Natalie Petzwinkler Kendal Grant Chess
Nicola Antoniazzi Ingrid Roos Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas Half Colours.
Gaby Birkholtz Grade 9 Gillian Loffstadt Robyn Markram
Simona Coetzee Courtney Anderson Gabriella Lucas Mantshadi Thlabadira
Alexia Daniel Raffaella Braga Tlhago Mathibedi Marlise van Tonder
Riyazah du Toit Tamryn Brynard Sbusile Mhlanga Angelicah Kiggundu
Buhle Dube Bianca Caldeira de Aguiar Rebekah Miller Cross Country
Amy Finlayson Leigh Cruywagen Boipelo Mokgale Half Colours
Bella Gioia Meghan Delaney Shanelle Moopanar Kamo Kgasago
Danielle Grant Courtney Donaldson Kamo Motsoeneng Thabi Maboa
Bronwyn Harmse Ruth du Toit Kimera Naidoo Tristen Rees
Charissa Holdt Maricelle Immelman Helen Napier Ashleigh Connell
Mikayla Isebeck Nikita Jivan Becs Nel Alexa Robinson
Sascha Kacnik Hee-rak Lee Atlegang Nyatlo Lexi Botha
Kristin Katzin Angeli Marais Melissa Pietersen Diving
Amy Kim Kawala Masondo Lexie Reeler Half Colours
Esther Kim Lesego Maubane Zeenat Salie Melissa Botha
Larissa Liebenberg Phuki Modiba Alexandra Sawas Amber Crouse
Tamryn Logan Ponahalo Mojapelo Larah Scurr Tyla Grobler
Ellen Maartens Talia Moodley Langa Sitsha Jenna Pretorius
Alice-Jane Marais Mametse Moropyane Bronwyn Thomas Paige Schweiger
Kristen Marshall Phumi Mukhari Lesedi Tshabalala Serah-May Smedsrud
Pascale Mestdagh Tashmika Naidoo Cami van den Berg Yaelin Tate
Chané Nel Nombulelo Ntuli Angela Wang Equestrian
Mikéla Nortje Savanna Primmer Derryn Wenhold Half Colours
Shulami Oh Megan Rikkers Michaela Worthington Ammaarah Amod
Flourish Oluwamakinde Loraine Shuttleworth SPORTS AWARDS Hockey
Slavina Popov Hannah Snyman Athletics Full Colours
Krisha Radia Jodi Steytler Half Colours Annebelle Bettman
Kirsten Regan Megan van Schalkwyk Kirsten Coetzee Kirsty Gibson
Stacey Sapsford Jeanay van Schalkwyk Kerry-Anne Genricks Half Colours
Julia Tosi Linoré van Wyk Tyla Grobler Jemimah Smith
Leoné Venter Tiyandza Vilakati Keina Jooste Marlise van Tonder
Silver Certificates Jamie Wills Thabi Maboa Kgomotso Sethogoa
(75% - 79% average) Danny Wolfaardt Melby Mhuruyengwe Melissa Langley
Grade 11 Grade 8 Kaylyn O’Brien Kaitlin Bester
Gabi Allan Caitlin Alapatt Tristan Rees Lifesaving
Sabrina Colley Illhaam Ally Jeminah Smith Full Colours
Caitlin Frisby Ameerah Amod Carla Soncini Jenna-Lee Price
Genevieve Gardiner Abby Ashfield Marlise van Tonder Half Colours
Chéree Janse van Rensburg Eyerusalem Ataro Basketball Savannah Abdo
Yi Lei Tshepiso Baloyi Full Colours
Priyanka Sebastian Dominique Bothma Fanisa Mlangeni 23The Iris • PHSG 1902–2013
Marian van der Merwe Annie Bredell Varaidzo Sabeta
Claudia van Rooyen Jamie Brown Atli Motuku
Jennifer Cazalet
Misha de Beer

Colours Awards

Caitlin Dixon Water Polo Half Colours SERVICE AWARDS
Neo Kgobane Full Colours Brogan Black Half Colours
Naazneen Saib Jade Ashmore Michaela Smit Deborah Amenigy
Laiken Venter Alexa Gioia Thando Ntisa Kelly Anthony
Netball Half Colours Ayla Raubenheimer Mitchelle Baloyi
Full Colours Kirsten Coetzee Ashley Rosa Sherilee Bench
Mahlatse Masimini Shannon Henry Dudu Sithole Andie Burroughs
Half Colours Keina Jooste Chené van Heerden Kendal Cole
Boitshoko Mopedi Gabby Schoeman Musical/Orchestra Asha Das
Lorraine Dippenaar Jemimah Smith Orchestra Solange de Freitas
Serah-May Smedsrud Michelle Swanepoel Half Colours Karina de Kock
Tyla Grobler . Tayla Wagner Vanessa Reiss Tsholofelo Dlamini
Squash CULTURAL AWARDS Yeog-Yeon Kim Charlotte Dube
Half Colours Blue Tie Ensemble Tsholofelo Mamogale Haley Elcombe
Shannon Pullock Half Colours Michelle Roux Sharon Ellman
Isa van Zyl Karina de Kock Shaaiqah du Toit Charlene Ferns
Alexia Doeg Cheree Janse van Rensburg Karina de Kok Amy Gouws
Swimming Choir Raquel d’Almeida Yaseera Jagot
Full Colours Full Colours Helen Wu Lwaphesheya Khoza
Alexia Doeg Azile Mdleleni Sarah Mirkin Angelicah Kiggundu
Melissa Langley Danielle Correira Public Speaking Elizabeth Kiggundu
Kelsy-Amor Taljaard Grace Luposo Half Colours Lekoetse Mahao
Half Colours Hope Mkanda Isa van Zyl Lungile Mahlangu
Kirtsen Coetzee Kgolagano Maimane Kagiso Monyai Masego Mahlatjie
Lucy da Costa Maxine le Roux Pooja Pundit Zonke Makaula
Hayley Elcombe Mbali Sebokedi Letsobana Ledwaba Tlou Maponya
Kristen Ellis Megan Napier Rhythmony Mokgadi Marishane
Sasha Lordan Nicci Lombard Full Colours Sarah Mirkin
Alexa Robinson Rebecca Ewang Grace Luposo Lulutho Mkosi
Jemimah Smith Sarah Mirkin Azile Mdleleni Thabang Motale
Michelle Swanepoel Thabiso Moloto Mbali Sebokedi Lebogang Motolla
Stephanie van Zyl Half Colours Half Colours Nomthandazo Ntisa
Tennis Abigail Zandberg Kola Nokwazi Cameron Perumal
Full Colours Amy Gouws Lelani Mbukwane Nicoleen Pillay
Michelle Roux Angela van Rooyen Hope Mkanda Karabo Rammego
Half Colours Charlotte Dube Boitumelo Moloto Kamogelo Ramokgadi
Annebelle Bettman Chiara Wheatley Sharon Peters Camille Sampson
Isabella Chela Cheri-Lee Steyn Tshegofatso Tleane Stephanie van Zyl
Volleyball Dineo Mogale Obameleng Tongoane Pui-Lam Yeung
Half Colours Keabetswe Tsebe Elif Yilmaz
Bontle Moatshe Lungile Mahlangu
Crystal Dick Malebo Mamarega
Sabrina Colley Olivia de Kock
May Khalaf Phumzile Gubanca
Priyanka Ramnath Ruby McGregor
Vuyiswa Modisane Musical/Drama
Leigh Charman Full Colours
Nadia Rossouw. Max le Roux
Sandra Siakam

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Matric Dance

Matric Dance 2013

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Matric Dance
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Matric Dance
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Matrics 2013

Aitken Matrics 2013

Absent: Alexis Scale
Back Row (L-R): Pamela Duursema, Cynthia van der Walt, Savannah Vosloo, Stephanie Baker, Gemma Priest, Nina Salmon
3rd Row (L-R): Erika Braune, Jessica Jung, Tiiso Maluleke, Ailyn Nienaber, Betty Agaze, Ceinwen Rikkers, Jennifer Mimbulu,
Xongy Chabalala, Gillian Gardiner
2nd Row (L-R): Gabriela Marques, Delise Francis, Kyla Eichhorn, Kiyasha Bhawani, Neo Khoele, Caley Hill, Megan Hardwick,
Micaela dos Santos
Front Row (L-R): Lerato Kgamanyane, Kea Rakolle, Joseline Nkhoma (Head of House), Ms D Dugmore,
Sthembile Soko (Deputy Head of House), Gontse Letsapa, Jenny da Costa

Athlone Matrics 2013

Absent: Kristin Ellington, Christine Grobler, Kelsey McFarlane, Shani Smit
Back Row (L-R): Kiara Pretorius, Aphrodite Krikonis, Abi Visser, Chantelle de Vries
3rd Row (L-R): Kiara Maher, Ashley van Zyl, Channelle Daffue, Micaela Romanos, Daniella Rodrigues, Angela Gemeliaris, Kerri Worthington
2nd Row (L-R): Cindy Kotze, Dudu Kgasho, Cayla Hayward, Murunwa Masibigiri, Setsoaki Matubatuba, Karabo Mabudusha, Karishma Jetha,
Ellen Kruger
Front Row (L-R): Jemima Agyapong, Bonolo Ramathibela (Head of House), Warindi Kebera, Ms E Russell, Sunny Yang,
Sevi Floudiotis (Deputy Head of House), Hlogi Mohale

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Matrics 2013

Buxton Matrics 2013

Absent: Nicole van Zyl, Ashira Jacob, Laura Russell
Back Row (L-R): Daniela da Silva, Mia van Schalkwyk, Angel Janse van Rensburg, Shannon Burgess
3rd Row (L-R): Sasha Tavares, Savannah Netherlands, Khanyisa Mlati, Chelsea Klokow, Sthembiso Mahlangu, Tunisia Cassim, Helena Graham
2nd Row (L-R): Masego Raseroka, Morategi Kale, Kamo Malesa,Bernadette Lowe, Michela Morezzi, Neo Kenoshi, Nicolette Raffaut,
Sibongile Masemola
Front Row (L-R): Irene Mpofu, Shirna Beharrie, Rebecca Harle (Head of House), Mrs M Albertyn,
Stacey Hassen (Deputy Head of House), Merica Lugojolo, Denise Kabugujo

Clarendon Matrics 2013

Absent: Thandeka Masango
Back Row (L-R): Jodi Carelsen, Muniek Swart, Athabile Ngxamngxa, Giselle Fourie, Sarah Brewer, Sabrina James, Roxy Yasbek
3rd Row (L-R): Andrea le Goabe, Denise Onen, Sarah Seo, Taryn Gerber, Nicole Esterhuizen, Leandra Filippis, Samantha Black, Kelsey Kemp
2nd Row (L-R): Caldi Roberts, Karabo Moleleki, Lauren Pijper, Carla Kotzé, Jess Dunstan, Kgothatso Magoro, Taryne Marupen
Front Row (L-R): Kholofelo Mulaudzi, Thiloshni Moodley, Devin Oelofsen (Head of House), Mrs A Campbell-Atkins,
Tamra Golob (Deputy Head of House), Kitso Mofokeng, Stephanie Hunter

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Matrics 2013

Connaught Matrics 2013

Back Row (L-R): Nicole Isherwood, Tlou Mathatho, Unathi Nkhona, Tayla Calcott, Meg Durrant
3rd Row (L-R): Vicki Venter, Sharuth Milton, Meghann Miller, Tselane Ramothata, Thobeka Duna, Meagan Collett, Seyda Gürgen
2nd Row (L-R): Jean-Marie Gettliffe, Kholeka Khuzwayo, Erin Bacsy, Ziyanda Sithole, Thokozile Malaza, Caylin Nell, Andile Moale,
Ana Maria Jiminez
Front Row (L-R): Micaela de Freitas, Savannah Ryan, Taryn Kotze (Head of House), Ms I Turpin, Chelsea Hayes (Deputy Head of House),
Callie Karibis, Casey de Beer

Duncan Matrics 2013

Back Row (L-R): Olivia Lofthouse, Keegan Aspeling, Tendo Ramugondo, Kirsty Pepworth, Onida Peter, Chandré Jooste, Jé-nae Freel, Lisa Brown
3rd Row (L-R): Theshni Canniappan, Songe Xasa, Ikgomotseng Sekwala, Malebo Sedibeng, Keshia Ling, Khutso Letsoalo, Carissa Booyse
2nd Row (L-R): Sammy Ferreira, Zidza Katenga, Renate Jacobs, Nelicia Kleynhans, Ama Hlalele, Kelly Glover, Lauren Barnes,
Reabetswe Moutlana
Front Row (L-R): Tammy Fortuin, Keorapetse Baholo, Tlami Matshego (Head of House), Ms B Grover, Kendall Simon (Deputy Head of
House) Tshego Modiba, Tiisetso Matlebyane

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Matrics 2013

Gladstone Matrics 2013

Absent: Cara Cormack, Micky Jooste, Roxanna Possin
Back Row (L-R): Krisanka Redelinghuys, Jade Durrant, Samantha Chamberlain, Joanne van den Berg, Ellen Heydenrych, Saskia Redelinghuys
3rd Row(L-R): Amy Hatton, Saneh Memela, Gina-May Whyte, Andrea Manuel, Tinyiko Manganye, Catherine Kennard, Daniella Gioia
2nd Row (L-R): Kyla Joseph, Kgomotsego Mogotsi, Sophie Hinitt, Louise van Tonder, Lorinda Marrian, Danielle Nkau, Cassie Kastner,
Mamonare Mahlo
Front Row (L-R): Obakeng Makoloi, Lòrelle Jordaan, Andrea Hattingh (Head of House), Ms D Cooper,
Naleli Mokone (Deputy Head of House), Morakane Rakimane, Felicia Ntsitsi

McWilliam Matrics 2013

Back Row (L-R): Onkgopotse Phaka, Koketso Tjiane, Danielle Bolink, Alexia Fernihough, Caileen Lubbe, Amanda Mwaka, Natasha Keenan
3rd Row (L-R): Lydia Jordaan, Keitumetse Salagae, Vianka Naidoo, Masego Masoanganye, Sarah Heuer, Natalie Spiessens
2nd Row (L-R): Tirion Jones, Tsholofelo Mamoliki, Matimu Lowane, Precious Majwafi, Ashley Efraim, Kholofelo Mamabolo,
Adriel Bizamenyamungu
Front Row (L-R): Raquel dos Santos, Shaska Campos, Remo Mathebula (Deputy Head of House), Ms B Cass, Lerato Phatudi (Head of House),
Gretchen Tsotsetsi, Andrea du Toit

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Matrics 2013

Selborne Matrics 2013

Absent: Felicia Howard, Philile Mhlanga
Back Row (L-R): Marilie du Plooy, Gina Botha, Tiisetso Mathole, Sarah Thompson, Micayla Dennis
3rd Row (L-R): Zoe Kalbskopf, Kelebogile Malefo, Milanda Louw, Claudia Summers, Modibana Masipa, Lise Erasmus, Yuri Bhaga,
Takalani Mawela
2nd Row (L-R): So-Ri La, Sharon Eagle, Boipelo Nyatlo, Vishanka Naidoo, Micaela Cox, Hwa-hae Lee, Karabo Mogoane
Front Row (L-R): Arifa Abdool-Rehman, Cleopatra Mothiba, Stephanie Fichardt (Deputy Head of House), Mrs L du Toit,
Fiona Pikirayi (Head of House), Kganya Molefe, Itumeleng Thokwane

van Zyl Matrics 2013

Back Row (L-R): Federica Paris, Kaylee Benkenstein, Kirsty Symmonds, Courtney McDonald, Tamzin Durrant
3rd Row (L-R): Tegan Mouton, Gemma Harrison, Tiffany Bouwman, Ishara Wheatley, Callie Bofilatos, Tshiamo Mmotsa, Candy Chen, Jessie Wang
2nd Row (L-R): Bridget Uys, Siya Mbatha, Leenette Hadebe, Lauren van Zyl, Tando Nxenye, Lesedi Matime, Istique Parker
Front Row (L-R): Dilnaaz Patel, Nombali Mahlangu, Dineo More (Head of House), Mrs V de Bruin, Mieke van der Westhuizen (Deputy Head
of House), Yoo-Kyung Ha, Oratile Rakale

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Matric Results

Matric Results 9 Distinctions

*Denotes University Exemption Studies, History) Louise van Tonder
These are the results at the time of printing. Canniappan Theshni* (Afrikaans, History)
(Re-marks are not included.) Carelsen Jodi* (Life Orientation) 8 Distinctions
Cassim Tunisia* (Life Orientation)
Abdool-Rehman Arifa* (Afrikaans, Chabalala Xongotelo* (English, Accounting, Kaylee Benkenstein
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting, History)
Life Sciences, Physical Sciences) Chamberlain Samantha* (English, Afrikaans, Sarah Brewer
Agaze Betelehem* Life Orientation, Geography, Life Sciences)
Agyapong Moukambi Jemima* Chen Lyu-Yan* Megan Hardwick
Aspeling Keegan Collett Meaghan* (Afrikaans, History)
Bacsy Erin* (English, Mathematical Literacy, Cormack Cara* Zoe Kalbskopf
Life Orientation, Geography, History) Cox Micaela* (Mathematical Literacy,
Baholo Keorapetse Life Orientation, Visual Arts) 33The Iris • PHSG 1902–2013
Baker Stephanie* Da Costa Jennifer* (Computer Applications
Bam Niya* Technology)
Barnes Lauren* (Life Orientation) Da Silva Daniela*
Beharrie Shirna* Daffue Channelle* (Afrikaans, Design)
Benkenstein Kaylee* (English, Afrikaans, Davis Shafieqah* (Afrikaans)
Mathematics, Life Orientation, History, Physical De Beer Casey-Lee*
Sciences, Visual Arts, Mathematics 3)
Bhaga Yuri* (English, Afrikaans, De Freitas Micaela*
Life Orientation, Life Sciences)
Bhawani Kiyasha* (Afrikaans, Life Sciences, de Vries Chantelle*
Life Orientation) Dennis Micayla* (Life Orientation)
Bizamenyamungu Adriel* Dives Emma*
Black Samantha* (Afrikaans, Life Dos Santos Micaela* (English, Afrikaans,
Orientation) French, Life Orientation, Accounting,
Bofilatos Callie* (Mathematics, Life Sciences)
Life Orientation, Accounting, Geography, Dos Santos Raquel*
Life Sciences, Mathematics 3) Du Plooy Marilie* (Afrikaans, Mathematics,
Bolink Danielle* (English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences)
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Design, Du Toit Andrea* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation,
Life Sciences, Physical Sciences) Life Sciences)
Booyse Carissa* Duma Thobeka*
Botha Gina* (Life Orientation) Dunstan Jessica (English, Afrikaans,
Bouwman Tiffany Life Orientation, Visual Arts)
Braune Erika* (Afrikaans, German, Durrant Jade*
Life Orientation, Geography, Life Sciences)
Brewer Sarah* (English, Afrikaans, Durrant Meg*
Mathematics, Life Orientation, History, Durrant Tamzin* (Visual Arts)
Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3) Duursema Pamela*
Brooke Elöise*(Afrikaans, Mathematical
Literacy) Eagle Sharon*
Brown Lisa* Efraim Ashley* (Mathematical Literacy)
Burgess Shannon*(Afrikaans, Life Eichhorn Kyla* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation,
Orientation, Computer Applications Technology, History, Life Sciences)
History) Ellington Kristin*
Calcott Tayla* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Erasmus Lise* (Afrikaans, Computer
Consumer Studies) Applications Technology)
Campos Shaska* (Life Orientation, Consumer Esterhuizen Nicole* (English, Afrikaans,
Visual Arts)
Fernihough Alexia*
Ferreira Samantha* (Afrikaans,
Life Orientation, History)

Matric Results

8 Distinctions Fichardt Stephanie* Heydendrych Ellen* (English, Visual Arts)
Filippis Leandra* (Afrikaans, Mathematics, Hill Caley* (English, Afrikaans, Life Sciences)
Bernadette Lowe Accounting, Consumer Studies) Hinitt Sophie
Floudiotis Sevoulla* (Afrikaans, Hlalele Ama*
Mia van Schalkwyk Life Orientation) Howard Felicia*
Fortuin Tamryn* (English, Afrikaans, Hunter Stephanie* (Mathematical Literacy)
Ashley van Zyl Life Orientation, History, Visual Arts) Isherwood Nicole* (Mathematical Literacy)
Fourie Giselle* (English, Afrikaans, Jacob Ashira* (Accounting)
7 Distinctions Life Orientation, Visual Arts) Jacobs Renate* (Afrikaans, Mathematics,
Francis Delise* (Mathematical Literacy) Life Orientation, Accounting, Consumer Studies,
Danielle Bolink Freel Jé-Nae* (Mathematical Literacy) History, Mathematics 3)
Gardiner Gillian* (Afrikaans) James Sabrina*
Yoo-Kyung Ha Gemeliaris Angela* (Afrikaans, Mathematics, Janse van Rensburg Angelique* (English,
Life Orientation, History, Life Sciences) Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation,
34 PHSG 1902–2013 • The Iris Gerber Taryn* Life Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Gettliffe Jean-Marie* (Afrikaans, Jetha Karishma* (Accounting)
Mathematical Literacy) Jiminez Palacio Ana
Gioia Daniella* Jones Tirion*
Glover Kelly* (Afrikaans, Mathematics, Jooste Chandré* (Afrikaans, Life Sciences)
Life Sciences, Music) Jooste Miceale*
Golob Tamra* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Jordaan Lòrelle* (Afrikaans)
Accounting, Consumer Studies, Life Sciences) Jordaan Lydia* (French, Mathematics,
Graham Heléna* (English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Physical Sciences)
Life Orientation, History) Joseph Kyla* (Afrikaans, German)
Grobler Christine* (English, Afrikaans, Jung Juhee* (Design)
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Kabugujjo Denise*
Physical Sciences) Kalbskopf Zoe* (English, Afrikaans, French,
Gürgen Seyda* (Mathematics, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences,
Visual Arts) Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Ha Yoo Kyung* (French, Mathematics, Kale Morategi*(English, Afrikaans, French,
Life Orientation, History, Music, Physical Life Orientation, Geography, History)
Sciences, Mathematics 3) Karabis Calandra*
Hadebe Leenette* Kastner Cassandra* (Computer Applications
Hardwick Megan* (English, Afrikaans, Technology)
French, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Katenga Zidza*
Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3) Kebera Gladys* (Life Orientation,
Harle Rebecca* (English, Afrikaans French, Life Sciences)
Life Orientation, History, Visual Arts) Keenan Natasha*
Harrison Gemma* (Computer Applications Kelfkens Nadja* (History)
Technology) Kemp Kelsey*
Hassen Stacey* (Afrikaans) Kennard Catherine* (Mathematical Literacy)
Hattingh Andrea* (English, German, Kenoshi Neo* (Life Orientation)
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Kgamanyane Lerato*
Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3) Kgasho Duduzile*
Hatton Amy* (Visual Arts) Khoele Neo*
Hayes Chelsea*(Afrikaans, Mathematics, Khuzwayo Kholeka*
Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences, Kleynhans Nelicia*
Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3) Klokow Chelsea*
Hayward Cayla* (Visual Arts) Kotzé Carla
Heuer Sarah* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Kotze Cindy*
Geography, Life Sciences) Kotzé Taryn* (Design)

Matric Results

Krikonis Aphrodite* (History) Mathebula Remofilwe* (History) 7 Distinctions
Kruger Ellen* (English, Afrikaans, History) Mathole Tiisetso* (Sepedi, Life Orientation,
La So Ri* (Mathematics, Accounting, History) Andrea Hattingh
Life Sciences, Mathematics 3) Matime Lesedi* (History) Chelsea Hayes
Le Goabe Andrea* Matlebyane Tiisetso* Renate Jacobs
Lee Hwa-hae* Matshego Retlametswe*(English, History) Milanda Louw
Lekotjolo Merica* Matubatuba Setsoaki* (Accounting, History) Thokozile Malaza
Letsapa Gontse* Mawela Takalani*
Letsoalo Khutso* Mbatha Siyathokoza* (English, Afrikaans, 35The Iris • PHSG 1902–2013
Ling Keshia* Mathematics, Life Orientation, Geography,
Lofthouse Olivia* (English, Mathematics, Life Sciences)
Accounting, Life Sciences) McDonald Courtney* (English, Visual Arts)
Louw Milanda* (Afrikaans, English, French, McFarlane Kelsey*
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Memela Sanelisiwe* (Afrikaans, French,
Physical Sciences) Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting,
Lowane Matimu* Design)
Lowe Bernadette* (English, Afrikaans, Mhlanga Philile*
Mathematics, Life Orientation, History,
Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3) Miller Meghann*
Lubbe Caileen*
Mabudusha Karabo* Milton Sharuth*
Magoro Kgothatso* (Sepedi) Mimbulu Jennifer* (Afrikaans, Mathematics,
Maher Kiara* Life Orientation, Accounting, Computer
Mahlangu Nombali* Applications Technology, Mathematics 3)
Mahlangu Sithembiso* Mlati Khanyisa*(Mathematics)
Mahlo Mamonare* (Visual Arts) Mmotsa Tshiamo* (Life Sciences)
Majwafi Precious* Moale Andile* (English, Life Orientation,
Makoloi Obakeng* History)
Malaza Thokozile* (English, Afrikaans, Modiba Tshegofatso*
Mathematics, Life Orientation, History, Mofokeng Kitso* (History, Life Sciences)
Life Sciences, Physical Sciences) Mogoane Karabo*
Malefo Kelebogile* Mogotsi Kgomotsego* (Mathematics,
Malesa Kamohelo Accounting, Life Sciences)
Maluleke Tiiso* (English) Mohale Lehlogonolo* (English, Life
Mamabolo Kholofelo* Orientation)
Mamoliki Tsholofelo Mokone Naleli*
Manganye Tinyiko* (Mathematics, Molefe Kganya* (English, Life Orientation,
Life Orientation, Accounting, Computer Accounting)
Applications Technology, Mathematics 3) Moleleki Karabo
Manuel Andrea*
Marques Gabriela* (Computer Applications Monyela Cathy*
Technology) Moodley Thiloshni* (English, Afrikaans,
Marrian Lorinda*(Mathematics, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting,
Life Orientation) Geography, Mathematics 3)
Marupen Taryne* More Dineo*
Masango Thandeka*
Masemola Sibongile* (Life Orientation) Morezzi Michela*
Masibigiri Murunwa
Masipa Modibana* Mothiba Cleopatra*
Masoanganye Masego* (Sepedi) Moutlana Reabetswe* (Life Orientation)
Mathatho Tlou* Mouton Tegan* (English, Afrikaans,
Life Orientation, History, Life Sciences)
Mpofu Irene* (English, Life Orientation,
Accounting, History)
Mulaudzi Kholofelo *

Mwaka Amanda*

Matric Results

7 Distinctions Naidoo Vianka* (Life Sciences) Redelinghuys Saskia* (Afrikaans, English,
Naidoo Vishanka* (Geography, Visual Arts) Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences)
Thiloshni Moodley Nell Caylin* (English, Mathematics, Life Rikkers Ceinwen* (English, Afrikaans, Life
Caylin Nell Orientation, Life Sciences, Music, Physical Orientation, History, Life Sciences)
Sciences, Mathematics 3) Roberts Caldey*
Savannah Netherlands Netherlands Savannah*(English, Afrikaans,
Claudia Summers Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Rodrigues Daniella*
Sasha Tavares Physical Sciences, Visual Arts)
Ngxamngxa Athabile* Romanos Micaela*
36 PHSG 1902–2013 • The Iris Nienaber Ailyn* (English, Mathematical Russell Laura*(English, Afrikaans, Life
Literacy, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Music, Orientation, History, Visual Arts)
Visual Arts) Ryan Savannah*
Nkau Danielle* Salagae Keitumetse* (Life Orientation)
Nkhoma Joseline*(Mathematics, Accounting, Salmon Nina* (English, Afrikaans)
Life Sciences) Seale Alexis*
Nkhoma Unathi* (Mathematical Literacy) Sedibeng Malebo* (Sepedi, Mathematics,
Ntsitsi Felicia* Accounting)
Sekwala Ikgomotseng* (Sepedi)
Nxenya Tando* Seo Sarah* (Life Orientation, Computer
Nyatlo Boipelo* (Sepedi, Life Orientation, Applications Technology)
History) Sharman Paige* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation,
Oelofsen Devin* (English, Afrikaans, Life Computer Applications Technology, History)
Orientation, History, Life Sciences) Sibeko Phindile*
Onen Denise* (Music) Simon Kendall* (Life Orientation, Life
Paris Federica* (Italian) Sciences)
Parker Istique* (Afrikaans, Accounting, Sithole Ziyanda* (Mathematical Literacy)
History) Smit Shani* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation,
Patel Dilnaaz* (Life Orientation) Visual Arts)
Pepworth Kirsty* (History) Soko Sthembile*
Peter Onida* Spiessens Nathalie* (English, Afrikaans,
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Geography,
Phaka Onkgopotse* Physical Sciences)
Summers Claudia* (Afrikaans, Mathematics,
Phatudi Lerato* Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences,
Pijper Lauren* (English, Afrikaans, Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Geography, Life Swart Muniek* (English, Afrikaans)
Sciences) Symmonds Kirsty-Lee* (Mathematical
Pikirayi Fiona* (Mathematics, Life Orientation, Literacy)
Accounting) Tavares Sasha* (Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life
Possin Roxanna Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences, Physical
Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Pretorius Kiara* Theys Courtney (Afrikaans)
Priest Gemma* (Mathematical Literacy, Thokwane Itumeleng* (Accounting, Life
Visual Arts) Sciences)
Raffaut Nicolette* Thompson Sarah* (English, Afrikaans, Life
Rakale Oratile* (Mathematics, Accounting) Orientation, Design)
Rakimane Morakane* Tjiane Koketso
Rakolle Keamogetswe* (Accounting)
Ramathibela Bonolo* Tsotetsi Gretchen*
Ramothata Tselane* (Life Orientation) Uys Bridget* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation,
Ramugondo Lutendo* Accounting, History)
Van den Berg Joanne* (Afrikaans,
Raseroka Masego* Mathematical Literacy, Design)
Redelinghuys Krisanka* (Afrikaans, English, Van der Walt Cynthia* (Mathematical
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Literacy, Design)
Sciences)

Matric Results

6 Distinctions

Van der Westhuizen Mieke* (Afrikaans) Arifa Abdool-Rehman Angel Janse van Rensburg
Van der Westhuizen Shanagh* (Life Orientation)
Van Schalkwyk Mia* (English, Afrikaans, French, Callie Bofilatos Morategi Kale
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Physical
Sciences, Mathematics 3) Micaela Dos Santos Siya Mbatha
Van Tonder Louise* (Afrikaans, English, French,
Mathematics, Life Orientation, History, Information
Technology, Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Van Zyl Ashley* (English, Afrikaans, Mathematics,
Life Orientation, Accounting, History, Physical Sciences,
Mathematics 3)
Van Zyl Lauren* (Mathematics, Accounting, Geography)
Van Zyl Nicole*
Venter Vicki* (English, Afrikaans, History, Visual
Arts)
Visser Abigail* (Life Sciences)
Vosloo Savannah* (Afrikaans)
Wang Zexi*
Wheatley Ishara* (Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life
Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences)
Whyte Gina-May* (Mathematical Literacy)
Worthington Kerri-Leigh* (Afrikaans, Computer
Applications Technology)
Xasa Songe (Mathematical Literacy)
Yang Chin*
Yasbek Roxanne* (Life Orientation, Accounting, Design)

6 Distinctions

Krisanka Redelinghuys Nathalie Spiessens Christine Grobler Saneh Memela

Ailyn Nienaber Lauren Pijper Rebecca Harle Jennifer Mimbulu

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Matrics’ Last Assembly

Sport Highlights
Matrics’ Last Assembly

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Matrics’ Breakfast

Sport Highlights
Matrics’ Breakfast

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Matrics’ Polar Bear Swim

Sport Highlights
Matrics’ Polar Bear Swim

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House Plays OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE - Jenny da Costa
BEST NEWCOMER - Alexandra Savvas
Aitken BEST CAMEO ROLE - Carol Buskes
PRESENTS

Confessions of a Teenager’s Blackberry

Athlone BEST DIRECTOR • BEST USE OF SPACE
PRESENTS BEST ACTRESS - Tegan Mouton
BEST CAMEO ROLE - Carol Venn
And they lived … happily ever after

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Buxton House Plays
PRESENTS
Don't wake me up! BEST PLAY
BEST ACTRESS - Mia van Schalkwyk

Clarendon BEST SET
PRESENTS BEST SOUND
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Ashley Rosa
A very Popkins Christmas

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House Plays BEST COMIC MOMENT - Genevieve Joynt and
Leago Mamabolo
Connaught BEST FEMALE COSTUME - Dimpho Bodiba
PRESENTS
Magic Incorporated

Duncan BEST COMEDY PERFORMANCE - Ayla Raubenheimer
PRESENTS BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Tshego Modiba

The dummy's guide to robbing a bank

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Gladstone House Plays
PRESENTS
Beauty is a Beast BEST NARRATOR - Dudu Sithole

McWilliam BEST USE OF SPACE
PRESENTS BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Reneitwe Mdhluli
The Interrogation Room

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House Plays BEST CONCEPT - Micaela Cox
BEST MALE COSTUME - Micaela Cox
Selborne BEST VILLAIN - Olivia de Kok
PRESENTS
Superville

van Zyl BEST ACTOR - Mutsa Chimbo
PRESENTS BEST MAKE UP
BEST COSTUMES
Nothing and the case of the
paperclip maniac

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Play
47The Iris • PHSG 1902–2013

presented by
Pretoria Boys High School in collaboration with

Pretoria High School for Girls
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