The Iris Magazine 2012

THE IRIS

Pretoria High School for Girls School Magazine 2012

PHSG Celebrating

110 Years

1902–2012



The Editors Content 110 years

The School Magazine 01 Comment by the Head
Committee 04 Governing Body
05 Educators
The editing staff, photographers and the many girls who have 08 Staff News
contributed to this year’s magazine trust that it is indeed a fair 11 RCL Induction
reflection of our school’s 110th year. Thank you so much for 12 RCL Camp
all your valuable contributions. 13 Office Bearers
Mrs L du Toit, Mrs J Manders and Mrs B Cloete 16 Valediction
19 Valedictory Awards
Photography Monitors 22 Colours Awards
25 Matric Dance
Back Row (L-R): Amy Gouws, Giselle Fourie, Sarah Brewer, Olivia de Kock 28 Matrics 2012
Front Row (L-R): Mrs A van Niekerk, Sibongile Masemola, Sarah Miekin, 33 Matric Results
Maralegi Kale, Mrs R Sprüyt 38 Matrics’ Last Day
39 Matric Breakfast
40 Polar Bear Swim
44 PHSG Birthday
46 Hairspray
52 Clephan Shield
53 Houses
74 House Highlights
80 Hostel Reports
84 Sport Highlights
85 Games
114 Cultural Highlights
115 Music
122 Clubs and Societies
131 Viewpoint
156 Charities
159 Old Girls
162 Out & About
171 Happenings
179 Art

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110 years Comment by the Head

Comment by the Head

What a special year this was for all who in any way Mrs Penny
were or are associated with Pretoria High School McNair
for Girls. The ‘Grand Old Lady’ turned 110 this
year and although not a huge fuss was made of often difficult topics. Mrs Cyrus has a
this, we certainly celebrated adequately. special talent and gift which motivates
and empowers so many of our young
We started the year with the production to offer and what ensures that PHSG ladies to participate in this rare skill. It
of the Musical ‘Hairspray’ and we were remains a top school in the country. is always so interesting to follow the
delighted that several young gentlemen The girls and all staff had opportunities university teams in their debates as most
from our brother school were cast to experience hands-on activities. Mrs frequently they have a past PHSG young
into the male roles. This involvement Roberts was the co-ordinator of this lady or two in their team and they take
followed on with our girls playing lead day and she really did a superb job. the university teams to great heights
roles in the Boys High production of Thanks are due to her and the vast team too. On several occasions the girls have
‘The King and I’ in 2011. The musical who assisted in so many ways. What a participated in Moot Court debates
was highly successful and due to privilege it is for me to work alongside whilst at school and then go on to do
big demand, we actually made an such talented and willing staff. the same debating, but at university level
additional show available. Special and with great success.
thanks are due to all for the months As part of our celebration on
of hard work and effort. Iris Day, the staff surprised the girls Quietly in the background we again
by presenting their own version of had a team of girls participating in the
The Mother and Daughter Tea was ‘Twilight’. Whatever we did brought the Formula 1 In Schools Competition.
a very happy morning of chit chat house down and we certainly had many They are a young group and under the
and entertainment and thanks are girls wondering just who were behind guidance of Mrs van Heerden, they
due to Leonor Tubb, a current parent the masks, make-up and extreme designed and created a racing car. This
and Carla Jenkins, a past parent, who clothing. A great time was had by all. year we were part of a collaboration
willingly spent much time planning No birthday is complete without a cake team with four other learners from two
and organising this event. It is not though and so we ensured that this different schools. While this presented
a fundraiser, but merely a special was available to all staff. The girls were some challenges and difficulties, the
morning for mums and daughters. treated with a slab of chocolate and a team was selected as winners in the
juice - healthy to an extent! National competition and consequently
Another cultural highlight in 2012 represented South Africa in the
was our very own, first ever, ‘Night at The exam results for Grades 8 to international competition held in Abu
the Proms’. This was an idea mooted 11 were good. Very few learners were Dhabi in September. While they did
by the Music Department and involved retained at these levels. Our Grade 12 not return with any silverware, they did
items of dance, drama and music results for 2012 were exceptional and much to boost the profile of schools
in a variety of forms. It really was a I am delighted that all girls passed. in South Africa and they had a valuable
showcase of the high standard of Only nine of the 287 girls who wrote and enjoyable experience. All were fine
music at this school. We were honoured the exam achieved the Diploma pass ambassadors for our country too. Mrs
to have the lead Piper from Boys High and most significantly, 96,8% of the Manders spent much time and effort
start the evening. girls achieved a pass granting possible to secure some sponsorship and we are
access to a Bachelor’s Degree. This grateful to FNB and the Department
As we celebrated our 110th year, it achievement is evidence of the of Science and Technology (DST) for
was important to focus on academic absolute dedication and hard work of their generous donations.
matters too and we held an open day a committed and amazing group of
for family and friends of PHSG to staff members. We are indeed blessed Another highlight during 2012 was
view and participate in school activities, to have staff of this caliber at PHSG. I the tour to Italy by the Senior Choir.
both in and outside the classroom. trust that all girls and parents appreciate Tours of this nature are very expensive
Iris Day was started with the official the effort from the staff. We are very and all costs are paid by the parents,
opening of the recently constructed proud of our girls and our parents consequently much deliberation and
main entrance to the school. It was are thanked for any support and research is necessary before any decision
designed by our loyal architect, Trevor- encouragement they may have given is taken. The Alte Pustera Festival,
Lloyd Evans. The entrance and gates to their daughters at any time over the featuring many international choirs,
were blessed by the Archdeacon of the past four to five years. was the motivation for this trip and the
Anglican Church, Father Tim Lowes. decision to embark on this tour was
Several important dignitaries attended PHSG continues to offer the young indeed the correct one. The festival was
this event and once completed, a black ladies opportunities to participate in inspiring, being held high up in the Alps
vintage Mercedes-Benze Ponton sedan various National Olympiads and as and the five days spent touring Venice,
was on hand to drive Mrs Alison Kitto, a always there are many girls who achieve Florence and Rome thereafter, were
past Headmistress, Mrs Pauline Myers- well. The Afrikaans Department was most interesting. Miss Charlotte Botha,
Spruyt, a past teacher and Chairperson well rewarded for their commitment to our Choir mistress, Mrs Rose Spruyt and
of the Old Girls Association, and me the Redenaars Kompetisie in 2012, as they I accompanied the girls and we were all
to the front of the school. Various had a number of girls well placed in the
subjects and disciplines engaged in a final competition. Debating continues
variety of academic and fun activities to inspire several girls to voice their
and so showcased what this school has opinions and debate contentious and

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Comment by the Head

110 years

Our birthday cake. The opening of our gate. Our Olympians.

immensely proud of our young ladies. bring about the need to source a new on Saturday 13 October, a High Tea
Wherever they sang, they were well Boarder Secretary, but this matter we was organised in the Pavilion for the
received with high acclaim. Such tours will resolve in 2013. During the course specific 10-year groups. The success of
are special, but are becoming more and of 2012 it became necessary to employ it can leave no doubt that it appealed
more difficult to accomplish due to the Miss Melanie Ellis on a full time basis to all and may well become the way
high costs. We will strive to do this once to manage the communication sector for future re-unions. On the Saturday
every five years though. for the school. She manages the website, morning I took a large group of keen
the Communicator, as well as the Old Old Girls on a tour of the school,
It has become a reality in education Girls’ database and she assists Mr de allowing time for all to reminisce and
these days, for a higher staff turn-over Villiers, our IT manager. The Ground this was followed by various sport and
to be evident. We are generally very staff are also so helpful and supportive cultural matches between an Old Girls’
fortunate however to find excellent of all we do at this school and we are team and a current school team. Much
replacement staff and we were indeed fortunate to have these men and fun was had by all. Wilma Cloete has
particularly pleased to welcome Mrs women work for us. We are often called been a stalwart as Chairperson and I am
Emsie Bouwer onto the staff as HOD upon by the Gauteng Department of most grateful to her and the committee
of Mathematics, Physical Science Education to host meetings for them for giving up many hours in support of
and Life Sciences. She brings with and to be a matric marking venue at the matters relating to the association.
her a wealth of knowledge, expertise end of a school year, and we are always
and experience and I trust she will complimented on the pristine state of The Parents’ Association, under
spend many happy years with us. This the school and the helpful assistance the effective leadership of Andre van
appointment became necessary as given by our staff. Tonder is another group of people
Mrs Schoombie, who was the HOD who give tirelessly of their time and
of Physical Sciences, was appointed Because we celebrated 110 years, expertise in the interest of PHSG.
as our second Deputy Principal. We no major construction occurred this They ran another exceptional Spring
are delighted to have her on board as year. We simply continued with routine Fair in 2012, despite various challenges
a member of the Executive and I look maintenance and limited upgrading. and the funds raised always go a long
forward to the new dimension she and A big decision was taken by the way towards financing some item from
Mrs Bouwer will add to our already Governors and Executive to embark which all girls can benefit. My thanks
strong team. In the new year we will on the construction of our very own go to all these folk and to all parents
be required to advertise another HOD Hockey Astro Turf in 2013. This has who in any way this year assisted and
post as Mrs J van Zyl, who served this become an essential asset of any good supported our school. We cannot
school for over eleven years, recently school and unless we start this project achieve our goals without your ongoing
relocated to Cape Town. She was an now, we will soon find ourselves effort and interest.
amazing Geography teacher, Diving unable to compete with other top girls’
instructress and above all, a passionate schools in the country. This is not an Lastly, my thanks must go to the
Hockey coach and liaison teacher. We option but a must! We hope to go out Governors under the leadership of
wish Mrs van Zyl and her family much to tender in January 2013. What we will James Tubb, the Chairman. James has
happiness in their new environment and do concerning our share of the Boys fulfilled his role in an amazing capacity
thank her for the valuable contribution High Astro is currently under debate. and has never failed to pass by on a
to our school. I am confident that the Financing the Astro remains a challenge daily basis to check whether anything
new staff here will soon settle and be and we continue to have various suitable was needed. He has spent hours in
an asset to PHSG. fundraising activities as to date we still a variety of meetings, both for the
have no major sponsorship. school and the department, and he
The running of a school of our has never complained. You have been
size is impossible without excellent The Old Girls’ Association has exceptional, James, and we will miss
administrative staff and I am most been an important part of PHSG for your friendly chats and valuable skills
fortunate to have a wonderful team over a hundred years and it remains and expertise, though I do trust that you
of women who work tirelessly, often a priority for us to locate and record will remain as a community member
quietly and unnoticed, to ensure the the information of as many Old Girls of the Governing Body. A school of
smooth running of the finances, as possible. One Friday morning this size and capacity cannot function
admissions and stock of the school. some of the 1950-year group joined without the profound knowledge, skills
Mrs Alton, so efficient in her quiet, us for assembly and then enjoyed tea and expertise of wonderful Governors
confident role as Bursar, has been ably and spent time ambling through the and I am indeed privileged to have a
assisted for over ten years by Mrs Janine corridors and the school museum. fine group of professionals to guide
Pitt as Debtors’ Clerk. Mrs Pitt has, While this was an unusual happening and support the school and me in so
however, chosen to follow her dream it is well worth considering for future many ways. I am confident that the
of running her own small business and groups. In order to attract both young learners, staff and parents will continue
so left us at the end of this year to take and old to the celebrations, a cocktail to strive to ensure quality education for
up her new challenge. We have a plan in evening was held for all who chose many years to come. May 2013 be a
mind for her replacement and this may to come, on Friday 12 October, while happy and fulfilling year for all.

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110 years Governing Body Educator Representatives: Co-Opted:
Mrs Karen du Toit (Secretary) Mrs Cheryl Alton
Executive: Mrs Priscella Skhosana Mrs Wilma Cloete
Mrs Penny McNair (Headmistress) Mr Robin Jelley Dr Gary Gast
Mr James Tubb (Chairperson)
Mr John Mullins (Vice Chairperson) Non-Educator Representative: Minutes Secretary:
Mr Xavier Botha (Treasurer) Mr Dumisani Ramasetlha Mrs Joan Viljoen

Parent Representatives: RCL Representatives:
Mrs Anne Gioia Caily Jonck
Mr Mark Moyes Lehlohonolo Moche
Mrs Felicia Ntisa Simeme Mthembu
Mr André van Tonder Bakang Motoma
Mrs Nikki Wagner Jordan Letzler
Mr Graeme Wilson

Parents’ Association

Mrs Loren Anthony Mrs Ananda Gush Mrs Dayalan Pillay
Mrs Claudia Bräsler Mrs Corinne Henry Mrs Eve Pillay
Mrs Wilma Cloete Mrs Elinor Hitchcock Mrs Lerato Sebego
Mrs Mariette Coleman Mr Craig Jeannes Mr Ralph Sebonka
Mrs Lara Cox Mrs Michelle Jeannes Mrs Celesté Smit
Mrs Diane de Beer Mr Guy Keeling Mrs Liza Strydom
Mr Gregg de Beer Mrs Chrisi Keevy Mr Frank Thomaz
Mrs Elani de Wet Mrs Elsie le Grange Mr Phumi Tshabalala
Mr Bongie Gcwane Mr Charles Maepa Mr James Tubb
Mrs Maura Gemeliaris Mrs Louisa Makhubele Mr André van Tonder
Mr Ben Gouws Mrs Joan Manders Mrs Dawn Wardlaw
Mrs Zarene Govender Mr Neels Marais Mr Richard Wheatley
Mrs Julia Grimsell Mrs Penny McNair Mr Mark Yon

Acknowledgements

Editors: Mrs Lorraine du Toit
Mrs Belinda Cloete
Photographers: Mrs Joan Manders
Ms Sandy Dorlas
Mr Brendan Hohls (Music)
Mr Mark Pijper (Hockey photographs)
Abbi du Preez and Aye Chan Htun
Contributions from the learners
Cover photograph: Mr Greg du Toit
Advertising: Mrs Joan Manders
Typing: Mrs Yvonne Uys
Design and layout: Ms Anita Stapelberg
Reproduction and printing: Business Print Centre

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Educators 2012

Educators 2012 110 years

EXECUTIVE STAFF Mrs M Albertyn Miss C Park
Mrs K du Toit, Mrs P McNair and Mrs D Schoombie Mrs M Andrade Miss H Pelser
Ms L Austin Mrs S Pike
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Mrs E Bloem Mrs J Prinsloo
Back Row (L-R): Mrs A Lamb, Mrs B du Toit, Mrs D McCusker, Ms S Dorlas, Mrs K Brimecombe Mr C Pretorius
Mrs D Schoombie, Mrs J van Zyl Ms M Buchel Mrs A Raconzier
Front Row (L-R): Mrs A van Niekerk, Mrs L Godfrey, Mrs P McNair, Mrs K Buckley Mrs S Rahman
Mrs K du Toit, Mrs P Skhosana Mrs A Campbell-Atkins Mrs V Ramlaul
Ms B Cass Mrs S Roberts
Headmistress Life Orientation Ms K Chapman Mrs M Robertson
Mrs P McNair Mrs L Godfrey Miss D Cooper Mrs S Rugbar
Deputy Headmistresses LTSM & Sepedi Mrs J Cowan Ms E Russell
Mrs K du Toit Mrs P Skhosana Mrs J Cÿrus Mr V Sebuthuma
Mrs D Schoombie FET Curriculum Mrs N de Bruin Mrs C Shelley
Heads of Department Assessment Mrs J de Jager Mrs L Smith
FET Development Mrs A Lamb Miss J de Kock Mrs R Spruyt
Mrs D Schoombie Cultural Co-ordinator Mrs J de Sousa Mrs L Stellaard
Languages Mrs B du Toit Mrs S Dowlath Miss A Swanepoel
Mrs D McCusker FET Curriculum Mrs L du Toit Mr P Tshabalala
Mathematics, Life Sciences Integration Miss D Dugmore Ms I Turpin
and Physical Sciences and Security Mrs Y Eloff Mrs H van der Merwe
Mrs E Bouwer Mrs A van Niekerk Mrs J Esterhuizen Mrs J v der Westhuizen
Extra-mural Sport Mrs D Fincham Mrs L van Heerden
Ms S Dorlas Mrs M Ford Mrs E van Schoor
Mrs J van Zyl Mr M Fourie Mrs A van Stormbroek
Mrs D Glover Mrs T van Tonder
Mrs J Greenberg Mrs N van Wyk
Miss C Greenwood Miss N van Zyl
Mrs A Groenewald Mrs V Venter
Miss B Grover Mrs E Willemse
Mrs T Hellberg Mrs H Wright
Mrs V Hohls
Mrs M Holtzhäusser 5The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012
Mrs Y Jackson
Mrs T Janse v Rensburg
Mr R Jelley
Mrs S Joseph
Ms L Leslie
Miss M Lippi
Mrs E Lubie
Mrs I Maas
Mrs R Manley
Miss L Marx
Mrs R Matthyse
Mrs A Mjadu
Miss M Moll
Ms L Moss
Mr P Niemann
Mrs E Nieuwoud
Mrs S Ntuli

110 years

EDUCATORS 2012
Absent: Ms M Buchel, Mrs J Greenberg, Mrs K Chapman, Mrs M Holzhäusser, Mrs A Racionzer
Back Row (L-R): Mrs A van Stormbroek, Mrs A Campbell-Atkins, Mrs I Maas, Mrs S Pike, Mr M Fourie, Ms L Leslie, Mr R Jelley, Mrs L Stellaard, Mrs K Buckley, Mr P Niemann
5th Row (L-R): Mrs H Wright, Mrs M Albertyn, Mrs R Matthyse, Ms B Grover, Ms L Austin, Mr P T Tshabalala, Ms M Moll, Mr C Pretorius, Mrs A Groeneweld, Mrs D Fincham, Ms L Moss, Mr V Sebuthuma,
Ms C Greenwood, Mrs E Bloem, Mrs N van Wyk
4th Row (L-R): Mrs N de Bruin, Mrs K Brimecombe, Mrs M Andrade, Mrs J van der Westhuizen, Ms C Park, Mrs J Esterhuizen, Mrs E van Schoor, Mrs E Lubie, Mrs J Prinsloo, Ms N van Zyl, Mrs S Dowlath,
Mrs V Hohls, Ms D Dugmore, Mrs T Janse van Rensburg, Ms E Russell, Ms J de Kock
3rd Row (L-R): Mrs T van Tonder, Mrs E Willemse, Ms M Lippi, Mrs R Manley, Mrs L van Heerden, Ms D Cooper, Ms A Swanepoel, Mrs M Ford, Ms H Pelser, Mrs Y Eloff, Mrs T Hellberg, Mrs D Glover, Mrs S Roberts,
Mrs M Robertson, Mrs S Rugbar, Ms S Rahman
2nd Row (L-R): Mrs S Joseph, Ms I Turpin, Mrs A van der Merwe, Mrs V Venter, Mrs A Mjadu, Mrs J Cowan, Mrs V Ramlaul, Ms B Cass, Mrs L du Toit, Mrs J Cÿrus, Mrs S Ntuli, Ms L Marx, Mrs C Shelley, Mrs J de Sousa
Front Row (L-R): Mrs L Smith, Mrs R Spruyt, Mrs A van Niekerk, Mrs D Schoombie, Mrs A Lamb, Mrs D McCusker, Mrs P McNair, Mrs K du Toit, Mrs P Skhosana, Ms S Dorlas, Mrs J van Zyl, Mrs L Godfrey, Mrs B du Toit.
Educators 2012

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Staff 2012

Staff 2012 110 years

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Administration and Other
Back Row (L-R): Mr P Sindane, Mrs J Viljoen, Mrs N Mafikeng Mrs C Alton
2nd Row (L-R): Mrs M Pierce, Mrs A Muller, Mrs L Sanders, Mrs E Kruger, Mrs C Cameron
Mrs C Cameron, Mrs J Manders Mrs L Cox
Front Row (L-R): Mrs J Pitt, Mrs L Cox, Sr T Shenfield-Schwartz, Mr P de Villiers
Mrs S Shields, Mrs C Alton Miss M Ellis
GROUNDS STAFF Mrs E Kruger
Back Row (L-R): Emmanuel Komape, Thomas Mdluli, Freddie Mangwana, Mr S Makama
Mpho Mojelo, Klas Molwantoa, Lesiba Mashishi Miss P Mahleke
Middle Row (L-R): Piet Mashiloane, Julia Mokgoatjane, Joyce Masethla, Mrs J Manders
Johanna Kutu, Mishak Moloro, Stephen Mandlati, Andries Ditshego, Elizabeth Seketa Mrs D Milwidsky
Front Row (L-R): Piet Mokonjane, Agnes Sindane, Solomon Makama, Rosina Rakau, Mrs A Muller
William Manyala Mrs M Oates
Mrs J Pitt
Ms S Samouris
Sr T Shenfield-Schwartz
Mrs S Shields
Mr P Sindane
Miss T Terblanche
Mrs J Viljoen
Ms I Zulu

General Assistants
Mr A Ditshego
Mr K Kgomo
Mr E Komape
Mrs J Kutu
Mr S Mandlati
Mr F Mangwana
Mr W Manyala
Mrs M Masethla
Mr P Mashiloane
Mr L Mashishi
Mr T Mdluli
Mr M Mojela
Mrs J Mokgoatjane
Mr P Mokonyane
Mr M Moloro
Mr K Molwantwa
Mrs R Rakau
Mrs D Seketa
Mr S Shilenge
Mrs A Skhosana

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Staff News

110 years Staff News

At the close of 2012 our teaching staff complement is home town. Mrs Yvette Jackson and Mrs Jana de Jager
87. Given that we have 1474 learners in the school and were appointed in their positions respectively. Ms Melanie
that we offer 17 subjects, this is not surprising. As several Ellis was appointed as the school’s webmaster. She also
teachers moved on at the end of 2011 for various reasons, provides IT and technological support to the staff and she
we welcomed no fewer than eleven new staff members: manages the Old Girls’ Database.
Ms Kirsti Chapman and Mrs Karlien Brimecombe
(Accounting), Mrs Desiree Glover and Mrs Anelle van In August another teacher, this time Mrs Matthyse, did
der Merwe (Mathematics), Miss Dani Cooper (History), us proud when she was selected to play for and captain the
Miss Lené Marx (Life Orientation), Mrs Riana Manley National Netball Team. South Africa won the tournament
(English), Miss Hermi Pelser and Mr Ferdo Pretorius in Johannesburg.
(Afrikaans). Mrs Liska Leslie (Life Sciences) and Mr
Victor Sebuthuma (Mathematics) had been assisting with In the third term Mrs Sarah Joseph resigned, having
teaching in 2011 and they were happy to join the staff on a chosen to be at home with her son. Mrs Mercia
more permanent basis in January. Miss Pearl Maluleke was Holzhäusser gave birth to Ricardo in September and while
appointed as our new receptionist. Two exchange students she was on accouchement leave, we were fortunate to have
from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands were Mrs Rappard return to our school to teach her classes. Mr
with us for the first term and they proved to be a great help PW Niemann announced his engagement to Miss Sally
in the Art and Life Orientation Departments respectively. Henderson, one of our Old Girls who spent some time
As we still had a vacancy in the Afrikaans Department, Mrs with us as a student teacher in 2011. It was indeed at this
Lorna Ferreira kindly helped until Mrs Jeanne Prinsloo time that they met each other.
was appointed in March. At the end of the first term we
said farewell to Mrs Esteé Nieuwoudt whose husband In November, Mrs E Bouwer was appointed HOD
relocated to the Western Cape. Mrs Nieuwoudt’s position Mathematics, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. She
was filled when Miss Miche Moll was appointed in the Life previously taught at Eunice High School in Bloemfontein
Orientation Department. and due to our two schools’ Derby Days, she soon felt
comfortable amongst us. At the end of the academic
Ms Dorlas swam her 21st Midmar Mile in February year, sadly, we bade farewell to Mr P W Niemann and the
and we congratulated her on her Top Ten placing in her corporate world’s gain is indeed a sad loss to education in
age-group. She has achieved this for the past fifteen years! his instance. He will be sorely missed in the Mathematics
She also swam in the SA Masters’ Championships in Cape Department. Mrs Jenny van Zyl, one of our Heads of
Town in March and she was awarded a Gold Medal for the Department (Sport) will be relocating to Cape Town with
200 metre Fly event. her husband and her son to take up a position at Wynberg
Girls. She has been a wonderful teacher in the Geography
At the beginning of the second term Mrs Donné Department for the past eleven years and as a much loved
Fincham (Pitt) returned, married. Mrs Joseph’s bonny baby Head of the History Department. Her incredible attention
boy, Daniel was born in May, and we at last welcomed our to detail and her exceptional expertise will be sorely
new Deputy Headmistress, Mrs Doret Schoombie. As Mrs missed. She played a pivotal role in the school’s Hockey
Bagshaw left our school at the end of the second term in and Diving disciplines and we thank her for the many,
2011 to take up the position of Headmistress at Collegiate many hours that she has devoted so unselfishly to sport at
High School for Girls in Port Elizabeth, this appointment our school . Few members of the teaching fraternity can
was long overdue. Mrs McNair, Mrs K du Toit and the say that they have taught at the same school as both their
Heads of Departments were under much strain, juggling parents. We wish her and her family all the best in Cape
their normal tasks with those of a Deputy Headmistress. Town. Mrs Janine Pitt, our Assistant Bursar, will be leaving
us after ten and a half years to begin her new venture as
Mrs Schoombie is no stranger to us as she started owner of Isabella’s in Groenkloof. We will miss these dear
teaching at our school in 1997. She was appointed Head colleagues and we trust that they will be successful and
of Subject (Physical Science) in 1999 and in 2001, as happy in their new ventures.
Head of Department, her main portfolio being FET
Curriculum Development. She and her husband, Stephan, Wedding
lived in Hong Kong for five years where he was part of
the SA Consulate in the Trade and Industry Division. Donne Fincham Wedding
They have two daughters: Mari, who matriculated from
our school at the end of 2011 and who is now studying
Civil Engineering at the University of Pretoria, and Cara,
who is currently in Constantiapark Laërskool, in Grade 6.
Mrs Schoombie says that she loves her subject, Physical
Science due to its many challenges. She believes that it
teaches one never to give up and that, because there is
always a solution to any problem, and one must just look
hard enough for that solution, this is what she enjoys!

During the second term we lost two Mathematics
teachers. Mrs Yolandi Eloff had to resign due to poor
health and Mrs Lorna Smith relocated to Cape Town, her

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Staff News

Goodbye

110 years

Yolandi Eloff Sara Joseph PW Niemann Estie Nieuwoudt Lorna Smith Jenny van Zyl Janine Pitt

Welcome Congratulations!

Emcie Bouwer Karlien Brimecombe Kirsti Chapman Dani Cooper

Sandy Dorlas, Gold Medal,
SA Masters Champ.

Jana de Jager Melanie Ellis Desirée Glover Yvette Jackson Photo: Christiaan Kotze (Die Beeld)

Roxanne Matthyse,
SA Netball Team 2012

Babies

Liska Leslie Pearl Maluleke Riana Manley Lené Marx

Miché Moll Hermi Pelser Ferdo Pretorius Jeanne Prinsloo Daniel Azriel Joseph
Victor Sebuthuma Anelle van der Merwe Doret Schoombie
PHSG Ricardo Holtzhäusser
Welcomes
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a New
Deputy
Principal

110 years Staff News

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R C L Induction 110 years

R C L Induction

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R C L Camp

110 years R C L Camp

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Office Bearers

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RCL EXECUTIVE
Back Row (L-R): Robyn Barlow, Nina van Graan, Rachel Blew, Alexis McKenzie, Meghan Dodds, Bakang Motoma, Bergen Massyn, Kathrin Gioia, Courtney Jordaan, Caitlin Cameron
Middle Row (L-R): Monique Smalley, Sandra Collins, Ria Abraham, Nadine Hetzler, Simeme Mthembu, Meghan Pike, Meghan Boyd, Rouam Matcham, Yin-Ting Yen, Yollande Tshimbombo, Megan Page, Julia Valente
Front Row (L-R): Didi Mathibe, Megan Marshall, Simbongile Molomo, Mrs K du Toit, Caily Jonck, (Head Girl), Lehlohonolo Moche (Deputy Head Girl), Mrs D McCusker, Kayla Harvey, Ayanda Mbonani, Belinda Harding

110 years

110 years

REPRESENTATIVES COUNCIL OF LEARNERS
Absent: Monique Smalley, Lehlohonolo Moche, Rebecca Ewang, Kirsty Gibson, Danielle Roux
Back Row (L-R): Krisanka Redelinghuys, Alexis McKenzie, Rachel Blew, Charlene Ferns, Charlotte Angel, Deidré van Niekerk, Meghan Dodds, Zenande Booi, Tsholofelo Mamogale, Bergen Massyn, Nina van Graan, Kathrin Gioia,
Robyn Barlow
4th Row (L-R): Vhoni Radzilani, Annie Oppler, Meghan Boyd, Meghan Pike, Yolande Tshimbombo, Anastasya Papavarnavas, Callie Bofilatos, Kaylyn O’Brien, Phumzile Gubanca, Caitlin Cameron, Yin-Ting Yen, Nadine Hetzler,
Athabile Ngxamngxa, Bakang Motoma
3rd Row (L-R): Julia Valente, Rouam Matcham, Palesa Moshia, Louise Burdett, Savanna Primmer, Hayley Elcombe, Tetelo Mpuru, Megan Page, Joseline Nkhoma, Sarah Heuer, Priyanka Ramnath, Tlami Matshego, Sandra Collins,
Ria Abrahams, Kristin Ellington
2nd Row (L-R): Justine King, Jennifer da Silva, McKyle Clarke, Simeme Mthembu, Courtney Jordaan, Belinda Harding, Ayanda Mbonani, Megan Marshall, Tamryn Murray, Raffaella Braga, Simbongile Molomo, Caylin Nell
Front Row (L-R): Didi Mathibe, Raquel de Almeida, Dineo Mogale, Fiona Pikirayi, Kayla Harvey, Mrs D McCusker, Caily Jonck, Mrs K de Toit, Gama Mashigo, Nadia Rossouw, Tyla Grobler, Mathabo Mahlo, Morategi Kale
Office Bearers

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Office Bearers 110 years

PEER COUNSELLORS
Back Row (L-R): Zahra Ally, Tinyiko Manganye, Sin-Ji Lee, Nicole Mangondo, Carol Venn, Ofentse Moropa, Jessica Jung,
Anisha Carrim, Bryna Wilding
Middle Row (L-R): Boitumelo Molate, Tshepiso Lehutjo, Sonul Manichand, Andrea Le Goabe, Tshego Khampepe, Jennifer Mimbulu,
Safiyya Tayob, Fiona Pikirayi, Andile Moale
Front Row (L-R): Kiyasha Bhawani, Madelize Geldenhuys, Lindie Botes, Mrs L Godfrey, Kailasha Padayachy, Sibongile Masemola,
Ashira Jacob

TUTOR LEADERS’ COMMITTEE
Back Row (L-R): Keitumetse Salagae, Krisanka Redelinghuys, Sin-Ji Lee, Mia van Schalkwyk, Tinyiko Manganye. Siya Mbatha
Middle Row (L-R): Bongekile Shongwe, Safiyya Tayob, Theshni Cannaippan, Emma Alimohammadi, Tasneem Chan Goolam,
Tshegofatso Modiba
Front Row (L-R): Saskia Redelinghuys, Yin-Ting Yen, Ria Abraham, Ms I Turpin, Meghan Boyd, Yollande Tshimbombo, Louise van Tonder

15The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012

Valediction

110 years Valediction

16 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris

Valediction

Valedictory Speech 110 years

Caily Jonck – Head Girl

Having the honour of being a Girls High girl, one
not only forms part of an institution, but a lifestyle;
a proud, respected and dignified lifestyle. A lifestyle
that we will carry with us forever.

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, staff, honoured guest Caily Jonck
and my fellow matriculants.
truly always be wrapped around our hearts and a sense
Tonight I stand here looking at all of you and I can’t of sisterhood will follow us wherever we go. Matrics of
believe that our five years at this magnificent school have 2012, I thank you for allowing me the honour of standing
come to an end. here tonight. I could not have learnt and grown as much
as I did without you ladies. Wherever life takes you, always
We arrived here in 2008 on a cold and rainy day, know that you have left your mark on my heart.
unaware of all the challenges and triumphs that lay ahead
of us. Scared and fearful of the future, we started our To the staff, thank you for your endless support and
journey into Pretoria High School for Girls. Since then constant motivation. Without you we would not be faced
the experiences and memories that we have collected are with the opportunities that we have in front of us today.
countless: Grade 8 Camp, the rebellion in Grade 9, the Your encouragement and passion for what you do inspire
unity experienced at EEC, the excitement of Valentine’s us to be the best that we can be and we thank you for this.
Ball and finally, our Matric Dance. These have led us to
this point in our lives tonight. The memories that we have To the RCL Executive of 2012, you ladies have had
from our time here will last for a lifetime. such a huge influence on my life. I look up to each and
every one of you. Thank you for your hard work and
This year has been the most challenging yet rewarding determination.
year. Matrics, we have reached our final milestone and
it’s time for us to take our place in the ‘big bad world’. Lehlohonolo, you have become not only a partner, but
Since 2008 we have developed and grown together. We a friend and I can’t describe how grateful I am to have had
have experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows, the honour of working with you this year. You are one of
but all of this we did standing side by side. We slowly the strongest and most driven people I have met. I thank
but surely experienced our final Inter-House events, you for your constant support throughout this year.
assemblies and days at this school as a unit.
A huge thank you goes to my friends for always putting
Having the honour of being a Girls’ High girl, one a smile on my face, no matter how bad a mood I was in.
not only forms part of an institution, but a lifestyle; a I will be ever grateful for the laughs, the blonde jokes and
proud, respected and dignified lifestyle. A lifestyle that the friendships that have blossomed. You are all blessings
we will carry with us forever. Girls’ High exposes one to in my life. Thank you to Elizabeth Biggs for being my
diversity, pride and a sense of purpose that one cannot pillar of strength this year.
find elsewhere. I quote from our school song: ‘that these
symbols deep engraven on our hearts for aye may live’. Finally, thank you to my parents, Andre and Natasha
The blue, green and white colours of our school will who have been my rocks, the wind beneath my wings
and my inspiration this year. You have been there for me
during my sleepless nights and darkest of days. Without 17
your love and support I could never have become the
person that I am today. I love you both unconditionally.

Now, as we venture into the world, feeling just as
scared and intimidated as we did in 2008, we can do so
knowing that we have 286 sisters to support us. There

are so many choices and challenges waiting out there
for us. Let’s choose to stand out. Let’s choose to
make a difference and not just be another face in
the crowd. The world is at our fingertips and
we can enter into it confidently knowing that we
have laid our foundation at Pretoria High School
for Girls. Life is what we make it, so let’s make
it great. Matrics, I wish you all the best as we bid
farewell to our alma mater of five years.

The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012

Valediction

110 years Valedictory Speech

Lehlohonolo Moche - Deputy Head Girl

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Moche

Yet the time has come for us to turn our backs, face the First and foremost, I would like to thank my Form
unknown and take our first steps. So may the bridge we Class, Grade 12 Connaught for your continuous support
burn today, light the way as we continue on our journey and belief in me. Thank you for accepting me when I
to greatness. arrived two weeks late in Grade 8 and for teaching me to
stay true to blue. Thank you to Mrs Campbell-Atkins and
Five years ago we walked through the gates of Pretoria Mrs Ntuli and Mrs Smith (in her absence) for inspiring
High School for Girls as little girls, ignorant and oblivious me to become more than I ever thought I could be. It is
of the world and its struggles. However, today we leave because of these teachers that I stand here today. Thank
as educated and compassionate young ladies. It is with you to Ms Turpin for your hugs and continuous words
great pride that I can say that this school will forever be of encouragement. To my friends who have been there
‘engraven on our hearts’. For whether we admit it or not, for me through it all, never ceasing to brighten my day
the lessons learnt here, the battles fought here together with your hugs, jokes and break time talks, thank you for
and the triumphs we experienced together, have built a getting me through these five years. Caily and the RCL
solid foundation for each and every one of us. It has been Executive, thank you for the memories and lessons shared.
an honour and a privilege to share this journey with the I will cherish them forever. Lastly but certainly not least, to
matriculants of 2012. You, ladies have been the sisters I my parents who have been my pillars of strength. I thank
never had. There is nothing I’d trade for the memories God everyday for your presence in my life. To my mom
made with you ladies. I will never forget bundu-bashing who has put her dreams on hold to see me achieve mine,
with the most spirited and tenacious group of Grade 10 and my Dad who has spent months away from his family
girls, nor the collective threats to drop out of school in just to give us the life he never had, I thank you and only
Grade 11 to open up a car wash called ‘Freedom babies’ God can bless you for all you have done for me. Modimo a
after every Maths and Science test. Matrics, we have cried le tlogonolofatse.
together, sweated bullets together during Science and
Accounting exams, laughed at Bakang’s singing voice and Finally fellow matriculants, as we take our first steps
admired each other in awe as we transformed into sexy, into our new world, ask not what the world needs but ask
elegant and confident young ladies on the most magical what makes you come alive - then go and do it because
night of our high school career. Fellow matrics, it has what the world really needs are people who have come
been an honour representing you in my capacity as your alive. We were born in 1994 for a reason. Ladies, go out
Deputy Head Girl. there and leave your mark in the world.

18 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris

Valedictory Awards

Valedictory Awards

ACCOUNTING GERMAN The Margaret van der Post The Edith Aitken Award 110 years
Anne Williams Trophy Nadine Hetzler Music Trophy for Adapting to a Foreign
Ria Abraham HISTORY Nicole Patrick Environment
Beverley Chen Samantha Cowan Kirstin Sprenger de Andressa Rodrigues
AFRIKAANS Siobhan Hall Rover Victrix Adversarium
Elsa Krige Prys vir die Beste The Vida Gutstein Prize The Yvonne Taylor Memorial Kirsten Jordaan
Prestasie in Afrikaans Eerste Kalley Coleman Trophy Winifred Hawkins Awards
Addisionele Taal LIFE Meghan Pike Abbi du Preez
Nadine Hetzler ORIENTATION Aimée Thompson Carina Garrett
Prys vir Beste Prestasie in Bergen Massyn The Maisie Baker Singing Kayla Harvey
Afrikaans Huistaal LIFE SCIENCES Trophy Jordan Letzler
Lindie Botes Robyn Mill Kagiso Mphuthi Bakang Motoma
Prys vir Kreatiewe Megan Page The June Sussens Trophy for Yollande Tshimbombo
Skryfwerk Yin-Ting Yen Consumer Studies The Old Girls Award
Aviva Hoekstra MATHEMATICS Beverley Chen Robyn Barlow
Inez du Saar Prys vir die beste Caitlin Cameron The Kay Noel-Barham Drama The Lorna Bramley Award
vordering in Afrikaans Caily Jonck Award for Leadership and Stability of
Anisha Ramlakan The Bertha Gall Prize Katlego Lekalakala Character
Prys vir die Beste Prestasie Ria Abraham The Trophy for Enthusiasm, Caily Jonck
in Afrikaans deur ‘n nie- The Alison Kitto Prize Dedication and Service Lehlohonolo Moche
Afrikaans- sprekende leerling Bergen Massyn Didi Mathibe The Pauline Sprüyt Myers
Ria Abraham MATHEMATICAL The Trophy for Diligence and Award for Love of and
COMPUTER LITERACY Commitment Devotion to the School
APPLICATIONS Jordan Letzler Samantha Cowan Rouam Matcham
TECHNOLOGY MUSIC The Gertrude Theiler Award The Iris Award
Meghan Dodds The Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph for all-round meaningful Caily Jonck
Consumer Studies Prize contribution to school life William Anderson Awards for
Nadine Hetzler Caitlin Cameron Katy Godfrey Distinguished Scholarship
DESIGN PHYSICAL The Margaret Theiler Award Bergen Massyn
Design Floating Trophy SCIENCE for Outstanding Contribution Ria Abraham
Lindie Botes The Berryl Mullins Prize to Sport Siobhan Hall
ENGLISH Ria Abraham Bergen Massyn Megan Page
Melissa Repton The Mary Harrop-Allin The Sheila Abrahams Trophy Caily Jonck
The Anne van Zyl Prize Prize for Sportsmanship ACADEMIC
Siobhan Hall Bergen Massyn Meghan Dodds AWARDS
The Barrow Prize SEPEDI The Moira Arni Prize for Iris Awards June 2012
Nadine Hetzler Mapula Maponya Loving Kindness and Caring (Awarded to the top ten
The Spheight Prize VISUAL ART Kathrin Gioia candidates in the Grade.)
Ria Abraham Lindie Botes Yin-Ting Yen Ria Abraham
The Valda Inglis Prize The Nira Ramlall Memorial The Bernice Catzel Award for Samantha Cowan
Aviva Hoekstra Trophy Service to the Community Siobhan Hall
The Dorreih Elahi Prize Shelby Webber Gizelle Kotzé Nadine Hetzler
Bergen Massyn SPECIAL AWARDS The Katz Trophy for Goodwill Caily Jonck
FRENCH The Noel Niven Music and Harmony Bergen Massyn
The Hélène Verdier Prize Prize Rachel Blew Robyn Mill
Siobhan Hall Caitlin Cameron Danielle Moulton
Yollande Tshimbombo Megan Page
GEOGRAPHY Yin-Ting Yen
Katy Godfrey
Bergen Massyn 19The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012

Valedictory Awards

110 years Honours Kayla Harvey Half Colours SPORTS
Ria Abraham Gizelle Kotzé Robyn Barlow AWARDS
Caily Jonck Veruzka Lategan Rachel Blew Honours for Sport
Bergen Massyn Kiara Manna Daynnah Blignaut Megan Page
Yin-Ting Yen Rouam Matcham Monica Blignaut Athletics
Full Colours Didi Mathibe Kieran Byrch Full Colours
Ria Abraham Kwena Mokgokong Anisa Carim Meghan Dodds
Lindie Botes Bakang Motoma Claudia Casieri Bergen Massyn
Caitlin Cameron Kailasha Padayachy Victoria Chasi Folake Olukunle
Beverley Chen Clarissa Payne Beverley Chen Half Colours
Samantha Cowan Kristy Pierce Carina Garrett Courtney Jordaan
Meghan Dodds Melissa Repton Sarah Hamoya
Courtney Elson Robin Roux Nadine Hetzler Basketball
Katy Godfrey Shweta Sebastian Aviva Hoekstra Full Colours
Siobhan Hall Monique Smalley Aye-Chan Htun Chipo Jaya
Nadine Hetzler Robyn Steyn Chipo Jaya Nicole Mangondo
Aye-Chan Htun Safiyya Tayob Melissa Jeannes Bakang Motoma
Caily Jonck Aimee Thompson Veruzka Lategan Emma Tieku
Kirsten Jordaan Nina van Graan Geraldine Maila Half Colours
Ye Eun Kwon SERVICE Ursula Makibelo Resego Matshego
Megan Marshall AWARDS Nicole Mangondo Chess
Bergen Massyn Honours Mapula Maponya Full Colours
Robyn Mill Katy Godfrey Nomhle Mashego Belinda Harding
Lehlohonolo Moche Full Colours Didi Mathibe Half Colours
Danielle Moulton Ria Abraham Ayanda Mbonani Aye Chan Htun
Simeme Mthembu Emmanuella Aihoon Christina Meletakos Cross Country
Cailtlin Murray Emma Alimohammadi Robyn Mill Full Colours
Megan Page Meghan Boyd Kristin Milton Soné Coetzee
Meghan Pike Tasneem Chan Goolam Lindiwe Mlambo Diving
Karianna Riekert Bianca-Jane Dicker Meisie Modiga Full Colours
Karen Viljoen Abbi du Preez Simeme Mthembu Meghan Dodds
Yin-Ting Yen Vanessa Frazão Nthabiseng Ncube Heather Muller
Half Colours Rebekah Joubert Duduzile Ngele Lauren Venter
Emma Alimohammadi Bonolo Kgomo Kabelo Ngoatjie Carol Venn
Robyn Barlow Ramaredi Koikanyang Hlonela Nokele
Nadine Basilio Sin-ji Lee Clariissa Payne
Daynnah Blignaut Shalom Maclean Folake Olukunle
Kriszti Bottyán Princess Malebye Tshepiso Ratlhagane
Meghan Boyd Simbongile Molomo Karianna Riekert
Claudia Casieri Samantha Short Siyabonga Sibiya
Inge Coetzee Yolande Tshimbombo Musa Sithole
Kalley Coleman Yin-ting Yen Bryna Wilding
Kathrin Gioia Lauren Wilken
Belinda Harding Kim Williams

20 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris

Valedictory Awards

Hockey Squash Eyna Mohamed Musical/Orchestra 110 years
Full Colours Full Colours Robyn Steyn Full Colours
Robyn Barlow Caily Jonck CULTURAL Aviva Hoekstra
Kelly Muller Tamsyn Stanley AWARDS Half Colours
Rachel Blew Half Colours Blue Tie Ensemble Abigail Bloem
Sandra Collins Tania Lagoa Full Colours Caitlin Cameron
Bergen Massyn Siobhan Hall Kirstin Sprenger de Rover Janine Engelbrecht
Kirsten Jordaan Tennis Half Colours Jess Ferreira
Courtney Jordaan Full Colours Abigail Bloem Nicole Keeling
Meghan Dodds Bergen Massyn Ashleigh September Sarah Lee
Half Colours Half Colours Bridge Kagiso Mphuthi
Monique Bennett Nadine Hetzler Full Colours Nicole Patrick
Samantha de Hart Volleyball Kieran Byrch Kirstin Sprenger de Rover
Jordan Letzler Full Colours Katy Godfrey Orchestra
Tarryn Wishart Kelly Johnson Half Colours Full Colours
Amy Yorke-Hart Monique Smalley Bianca Dicker Abigail Bloem
Netball Half Colours Thobekani Mabasa Caitlin Cameron
Full Colours Emma Aihoon Choir Aviva Hoekstra
Elizabeth Biggs Nthabiseng Chabedi Full Colours Jung-ha Kim
Caily Jonck El-Jean du Preez Chloe Erasmus Esther Park
Ofentse Moropa Tanya Ludik Portia Firnhaber Nicole Patrick
Half Colours Mapula Maponya Kathleen Goss Kirstin Sprenger de Rover
Kathrin Gioia Folake Olukunhle Ursula Makibelo Half Colours
Kayla Greger Tshegofatso Pooe Didi Mathibe Nicole keeling
Kayla Harvey Andressa Rodrigues Kristin Milton Sarah Lee
Swimming Water Polo Meisie Modiga Morgan Miskin
Full Colours Full Colours Kagiso Mphuthi Dharshana Yengopal
Monique Barnard Rachel Blew Nicole Patrick Rhythmony
Kayla Greger Roxanne Bräsler Meghan Pike Full Colours
Sasha-Lee Gush Kathrin Gioia Melissa Repton Didi Mathibe
Rouam Matcham Kayla Greger Ashleigh September Half Colours
Danielle Moulton Courtney Jordaan Aimée Thompson Charne Kirkwood
Mariska van Rensburg Bergen Massyn Megan van der Zwan Meisie Modiga
Half Colours Shael van Greunen Musical/Drama
Roxanne Bräsler Half Colours Full Colours
Kathrin Gioia Samantha Cowan Kriszti Bottyan
Eyna Mohamed Katy Godfrey Didi Mathibe
Robin Roux Mmabatho Mashiane

Erata: Rouam Matcham was awarded a Gold Certificate for Academics and not a Silver Certificate in 2011.

21The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012

Colours Awards

Colours Awards

110 years ACADEMIC Megan Hardwick Thoko Malaza Mokgadi Marishane
AWARDS Zoë Kalbskopf Saneh Mamela Robyn Markram
Iris Awards June 2012 Milanda Louw Thiloshni Moodley Tshepiso Nthlane
Bernadette Lowe Caylin Nell Purcell Suen
Grade 11 Savannah Netherlands Savannah Netherlands Nicole Tapson
Arifa Abdool-Rehman Mia van Schalkwyk Nathalie Spiessens Holly-Anne Thompson
Kaylee Benkenstein Ashley van Zyl Claudia Summers Gold Certificates
Sarah Brewer Grade 10 Sasha Tavares (80% + average)
Yoo Kyung Ha Andie Burroughs Mia van Schalkwyk Grade 11
Rebecca Harle Claudia de Almeida v.d. Walt Louise van Tonder Arifa Abdool-Rehman
Zoë Kalbskopf Karina de Kock Grade 10 Kaylee Benkenstein
Milanda Louw Sharon Ellman Andie Burroughs Erika Braune
Bernadette Lowe Sasha-Lee Hayward Sharon Ellman Sarah Brewer
Thiloshni Moodley Sasha Hurst Nihal El-Shahir Angela Gemeliaris
Mia van Schalkwyk Maxine le Roux Sasha-Lee Hayward Yoo Kyung Ha
Grade 10 Bontle Moatshe Sasha Hurst Megan Hardwick
Claudia de Almeida v.d. Walt Annie Oppler Sejal Jivan Rebecca Harle
Sharon Ellman Isa van Zyl Maxine le Roux Andrea Hattingh
Sasha-Lee Hayward Grade 9 Bontle Moatshe Zoë Kalbskopf
Sasha Hurst Michelle Begemann Annie Oppler Morategi Kale
Sejal Jivan Rachel Glass Michelle Roux Milanda Louw
Maxine le Roux Amy Gouws Evans Shi Bernadette Lowe
Bontle Moatshe Dudu Kasonkola Keira Szczesniak Thoko Malaza
Annie Oppler Nicole Kleynhans Isa van Zyl Siya Mbatha
Michelle Roux Sasha Lordan Stephanie van Zyl Saneh Memela
Isa van Zyl Lily-Rose Mgangira Half Colours Thiloshni Moodley
Grade 9 Havisha Moodley Grade 11 Caylin Nell
Rachel Glass Anastasya Papavarnavas Danielle Bolink Savannah Netherlands
Amy Gouws Marlise van Tonder Tayla Calcott Saskia Redelinghuys
Nicole Kleynhans Grade 8 Micaela dos Santos Nathalie Spiessen
Sasha Lordan Claudia de Kock Marilie du Plooy Claudia Summers
Lily-Rose Mgangira Kurston Fortuin Angela Gemeliaris Sasha Tavares
Sarah Mirkin Veronique Frances Kelly Glover Mia van Schalkwyk
Havisha Moodley Aisling Groenewald Chelsea Hayes Louise van Tonder
Anastasya Papavarnavas Heejin Jung Sarah Heuer Ashley van Zyl
Vhoni Radzilani Kelsey Langley Angel Janse van Rensburg Grade 10
Marlise van Tonder Eternel Lonji Tinyiko Manganye Andie Burroughs
Grade 8 Janie Mouton Siya Mbatha Claudia de Almeida v.d. Walt
Claudia de Kok Dominique rossi Jennifer Mimbulu Erin de Hart
Veronique Frances Natasha Victor Devin Oelofsen Karina de Kock
Savanah Hayward Full Colours Krisanka Redelinghuys Sharon Ellman
Heejin Jung Grade 11 Saskia Redelinghuys Nihal El-Shahir
Kelsey Langley Arifa Abdool-Rehman Ashely van Zyl Sasha-Lee Hayward
Amy Marais Kaylee Benkenstein Grade 10 Sasha Hurst
Janie Mouton Erika Braune Sherilee Bench Sejal Jivan
Dominique Rossi Sarah Brewer Cindy Cherry Maxine le Roux
Natasha Victor Yoo-Kyung Ha Andrea Chilro Robyn Markram
Ashleigh Wilhelm Megan Hardwick Carmen Colyn Bontle Moatshe
Iris Awards December 2012 Rebecca Harle Claudia de Almeida v.d. Walt Annie Oppler
Grade 11 Andrea Hattingh Erin de Hart Michelle Roux
Kaylee Benkenstein Zoë Kalbskopf Karina de Kock Evans Shi
Sarah Brewer Morategi Kale Holly Dercksen Keira Szczesniak
Yoo Kyung Ha Milanda Louw Sasha Dewnath Holly-Anne Thompson
Bernadette Lowe Yaseera Jagot Isa van Zyl
22 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Mpfuxi Makhubele Stephanie van Zyl

Colours Awards

Grade 9 Meja Schoeman Saskia Retter Phuki Modiba 110 years
Sasha Anthony Sam Scott Purcell Suen Ponahalo Mojapelo
Michaela Begemann Loraine Shuttleworth Nicole Tapson Kia Monyokolo
Annebelle Bettman Vrishti Singh Celia Yeung Talia Moodley
Niharika Bhardwaj Chané Theron Grade 9 Mametse Moropyane
Melissa Botha Courtney van Biljon Deborah Amenigy Phumi Mukhari
Lucy da Costa Natasha Victor Shikara Balkishun Tashmika Naidoo
Rachel de Almeida Tiyandza Vilakati Catalina de Sousa Vaschel Naidoo
Lorraine Dippenaar Ashleigh Wilhelm Caitlin Dixon Mmopi Nkuna
Rachel Glass Jamie Wills Simone dos Santos Lizeka Rahlogo
Amy-Leigh Goldman Silver Certificates Kerry-Anne Genricks Megan Rikkers
Amy Gouws (75% - 79% average) Neo Kgobane Firdaus Salie
Candice Gunn Grade 11 Tina Kondouli Hannah Snyman
Zahwa Jagot Kiyasha Bhawani Gina Lazarides Jade Theys
Dudu Kansonkola Danielle Bolink Ashlee Lotter Deidré van Niekerk
Nicole Kleynhans Tayla Calcott Girishti Maharaj Megan van Schalkwyk
Maudie Loffstadt Samantha Chamberlain Kayla Marquardt Linoré van Wyk
Sasha Lordan Micaela dos Santos Bobo Mjwara Shannon Wardlaw
Sinazo Magadlela Marilie du Plooy Karabo Mokoena Megan Wilding
Lily Mgangira Kyla Eichhorn Natefo Mothupi Danny Wolfaardt
Sarah Mirkin Kelly Glover Tabo Mwila
Havisha Moodley Tamra Golob Kajil Naraindath SPORTS AWARDS
Jordan Netherlands Chelsea Hayes Megan Pieterse
Anastasya Papavarnavas Sarah Heuer Kgali Ratsoana Athletics
Cameron Perumal Ashira Jacob Lihle Shabangu Full Colours
Ofentse Pheme Renate Jacobs Jeanique Strydom Gontse Letsapa
Vhoni Radzilani Angélique Janse van Kaitlin Studer Half Colours
Angelique Smith Rensburg Noëlle Swanepoel Samantha Chamberlain
Marlise van Tonder Lydia Jordaan Natalie Tsaku Alexia Doeg
Grade 8 Tinyiko Manganye Mignon van Zyl Titi Mathole
Courtney Anderson Jennifer Mimbulu Grade 8 Lauren McAlister
Tatiana Blecher Devin Oelofsen Tarryn Augus Melby Mhuruyengwe
Laurentia Bopela Lauren Pijper Alessandra Bicego Kaylyn O’Brien
Isabella da Silva Fiona Pikirayi Raffaella Braga Bonolo Ramathibela
Claudia de Kock Krisanka Redelinghuys Tamryn Brynard Kendall Simon
Courtney Donaldson Ceinwen Rikkers Louise Burdett Mieke van der
Ashton Flowerday Ishara Wheately Bianca Caldeira de Westhuizen
Kurston Fortuin Kerri Worthington Aguiar Nicole van Zyl
Veronique Frances Grade 10 Raeesa Cassim
Aisling Groenewald Sherilee Bench Haley Cooke Basketball
Savanah Hayward Arantxa Blecher Leigh Cruywagen Full Colours
Carla Joubert Cindy Cherry Jennifer da Silva Xongy Chabalala
Leigh Joubert Andrea Chilro Meghan Delaney Merica Lugojolo
Heejin Jung Carmen Colyn Ruth du Toit Half Colours
Trina Kim Holly Dercksen Nina Fondse Tlou Mathatho
Taeeun Kim Sasha Dewnath Caela Gauche Matimu Lowane
Kelsey Langley Amber Eksteen Olivia Hitchkock Fanisa Mlangeni
Odette le Grange Alexa Gioia Maricelle Immelman Varaidzo Sabeta
Eternel Lonji Kirsten Harvey Nikita Jivan Kamo Ramokgadi
Pearl Lutwama Samantha Hurst Genevieve Joynt
Tina Mabugu Yaseera Jagot Claire Jurisch Chess
Amy Marais May Khalaf Hee-rak Lee Half Colours
Gama Mashigo Mpfuxi Makhubele Nthabiseng Mabapa Robyn Markram
Janie Mouton Tsolofelo Mamogale Angeli Marais Louise van Tonder
Racheal Ngyende Mokgadi Marishane Jennica Marais
Savanna Primmer Dineo Mogale Kawala Masondo Cross Country
Linda Robinson Michelle Nandi Palesa Mataitsane Full Colours
Micaela Rodrigues Tshepiso Nthlane Lesego Maubane Tamra Golob
Dominique Rossi Hannaé Meyer Half Colours
Maryam Sanatkaran Nicole Esterhuizen
Micky Jooste
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The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012

110 years Colours Awards Tennis Nicci Lombard Rhythmony
Full Colours Grace Luposo Half Colours
Felicia Ntsitsi Kiara Maher Kgolagano Maimane Keorapetse Baholo
Gina-May Whyte Half Colours Malebo Mamaregane Kholeka Khuzwayo
Diving Lauren Barnes Azile Mdleleni Andrea Le Goabe
Full Colours Kirsty Pepworth Hope Mkanda Grace Luposo
Zoë Kalbskopf Krisanka Redelinghuys Thabiso Moloto Obakeng Makoloi
Lauren van Zyl Saskia Redelinghuys Megan Napier Azile Mdleleni
Half Colours Michelle Roux Denise Onen Hope Mkanda
Paige Schweiger Chantel van Vuuren Mbali Sebokedi Kitso Mofokeng
Equestrian Volleyball Debating Mbali Sebokedi
Full Colours Half Colours Full Colours Koketso Tjiane
Alexia Fernihough Khutso Letsoalo Morategi Kale Tshegofatso Tleane
Half Colours Bernadette Lowe Irene Mpofu
Jean-Marie Getliffe Tlami Matshego Sthembile Soko SERVICE AWARDS
Carla Kotze Joseline Nkoma Half Colours
Hockey Karina de Kock Full Colours
Full Colours Water Polo Rebecca Ewang Ellen Heydenrych
Lauren Pijper Full Colours Musical/Drama Natasha Keenan
Keitu Salagae Samantha Chamberlain Full Colours Simbongile Masemola
Half Colours Chelsea Hayes Jennifer da Costa Fiona Pikirayi
Kirsty Gibson Half Colours Andrea Hattingh Masego Raseroka
Tetelo Mpuru Jade Ashmore Dineo More Keitumetse Salagae
Sarah Thompson Michaela Cox Ashley Rosa Cook- Ikgomotseng Sekwala
Mieke van der Alexa Gioia Patterson Sthembile Soko
Westhuizen Mia van Schalkwyk Half Colours
Netball CULTURAL Half Colours Kelly Anthony
Full Colours AWARDS Lauren Barnes Shirna Beharrie
Zenande Booi Sarah Brewer Yuri Bhaga
Boipelo Nyatlo Blue Tie Ensemble Tatiana De Aveiro Andie Burroughs
Half Colours Half Colours Sevi Floudiotis Charlotte Dube
Casey-Lee de Beer Karina de Kock Tamra Golob Thobeka Duma
Stacey Hassen Caylin Nell Megan Hardwick Chane Engelbrecht
Boitshoko Mopedi Choir Kgolagano Maimane Stephanie Fichardt
Kirsty Pepworth Full Colours Saneh Memela Sevi Floudiotis
Onida Peter Jodi Carelsen Sharuth Milton Angela Gemeliaris
Squash Micaela Cox Tegan Mouton Andrea Hattingh
Full Colours Ellen Heydenrych Masego Raseroka Renate Jacobs
Lauren Pijper Kholeka Khuzwayo Sandra Siakam Denise Kabugujjo
Sarah Heuer Kgothatso Magoro Heather Smith Zoë Kalbskopf
Half Colours Tiiso Maluleke Musical/Orchestra Angelicah Kiggundu
Isa van Zyl Murunwa Masibigiri Half Colours Gontse Letsapa
Swimming Saneh Memela Shirna Beharrie Nombali Mahlangu
Full Colours Sharuth Milton Yoo-Kyung Ha Sthembiso Mahlangu
Chelsea Hayes Kganya Molefe Caylin Nell Precious Majwafi
Cassandra Kastner Dineo More Orchestra Kelebogile Malefo
Taryn Kotze Ailyn Nienaber Half Colours Tsholofelo Mamogale
Half Colours Felicia Ntsitsi Shirna Beharrie Tinyiko Manganye
Alexia Doeg Kika Paris Kelly Glover Meghann Miller
Kirsty Gibson Ikgomotseng Sekwala Tinyiko Manganye Jennifer Mimbulu
Alexa Gioia Sarah Seo Kganya Molefe Tshegofatso Modiba
Melissa Langley Claudia Summers Ailyn Nienaber Banele Motshweni
Lauren McAlister Sunny Yang Vanessa Reiss Nicoleen Pillay
Muniek Swart Half Colours Michelle Roux Bonolo Ramathibela
Kelsey-Amor Taljaard Danielle Correira Ishara Wheatley Krisanka Redelinghuys
Stephanie van Zyl Charlotte Dube Saskia Redelinghuys
Rebecca Ewang Ceinwen Rikkers
24 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Max le Roux Malebo Sedibeng
Joanne van den Berg
Claudia van Rooyen
Louise van Tonder

Matric Dance

Matric Dance 110 years

“In a green swing upwards
– the soil yields

the land is dancing”

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110 years Matric Dance

26 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris

Matric Dance 110 years

27The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012

110 years Matrics 2012

Aitken Matrics 2012

Back Row (L-R): Nina van Graan, Jessica Ferreira, Kimmy Strydom, Carol Venn, Robyn Steyn, Chelsea den Heyer
3rd Row (L-R): Nonde Masondo, Cheney van Graan, Esther Park, Kriszti Bottyán, Kereng Marumola, Tyler Orfao, Robyn Lyon,
Keitumetse Namane, Musa Sithole
2nd Row (L-R): Ruby Daniels, Belinda Harding, Julia Valente, Kim Williams, Sarah Lee, Nandipha Jakuja, Megan Schutte,
Melissa Hunter
Front Row (L-R): Emma Alimohammadi, Lihle Sibiya, Emmanuella Tieku, Ms D Dugmore, Didi Mathibe, Sinéad Mackrell,
Lauren Wilken

Athlone Matrics 2012

Absent: Kristen Pierce
Back Row (L-R): Tshepiso Ratlhagane, Lauren Venter, Meghan Dodds, Kelly Muller, Kayleigh Gill, Roxanne Bräsler, Sasha-Lee Gush
3rd Row (L-R): Kayla Greger, Alexis McKenzie, Kelly Tasker, Sanaulé Mostert, Melissa Jeannes, Kailasha Padayachy
2nd Row (L-R): Kagiso Mphuthi, Kara Basson, Courtney Jordaan, Kiara Manna, Pungi Ledwaba, Ye Eun Kwon, Resego Matshego,
Nadia Nel, Ntebogeng Molonyama
Front Row (L-R): Negar Fayazi, Karen Viljoen, Karianna Riekert, Ms E Russell, Natalie Kimble, Caitlin Murray, Jordan Letzler

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Matrics 2012 110 years

Buxton Matrics 2012

Absent: Tsebo Mahao, Meisie Modiga
Back Row (L-R): Ashley Grimsell, Sharia Naidoo, Shelby Webber, Gizelle Kotzé, Yin-Ting Yen, Nicole Patrick
3rd Row (L-R): Amy Yorke-Hart, Mariska van Rensburg, Sisa Manzini, Boudine Smith, Caitlin Cameron, Wendy Tsai, Lindiwe Mlambo
2nd Row (L-R): Dudizile Ngele, Kutlwano Basetse, Melissa Repton, Kate Radebe, Samantha Cowan, Samantha Short, Andiswa Kuluta,
Inge Coetzee
Front Row (L-R): Kgomotso Nthodi, Fortune Mthimunye, Princess Malebye, Mrs M Albertyn, Nadine Hetzler, Kirsten Jordaan,
Kwena Mokgokong

Clarendon Matrics 2012

Absent: Karen Kruse
Back Row (L-R): Jessica Laing, El-Jean du Preez, Daynnah Blignaut, Soné Coetzee, Shael van Greune, Kayla Neethling, Abbi du Preez
3rd Row (L-R): Sharon van Diggelen, Katerina Bogiages, Kristin Milton, Monique Barnard, Abigail Bloem, Aviva Hoekstra,
Andrea Grimsell, Bernice Losaba
2nd Row (L-R): Charné Kirkwood, Janine Engelbrecht, Shannon Kenney, Folake Olukunle, Robin Roux, Monique Cillié, Kelebogile Mofolo
Front Row (L-R): Geraldine Maila, Christi Meletakos, Hlogi Phoshoko, Mrs A Campbell-Atkins, Ayanda Mbonani, Chazwyn Ferreira,
Jani Furniss

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110 years Matrics 2012

Connaught Matrics 2012

Absent: Zintle Mdletye, Lehlohonolo Moche
Back Row (L-R): Madelize Geldenhuys, Morgan Miskin, Thato Ramahuta, Lesego Mmatli, Ofentse Moropa, Zahra Ally, Tshedi Bapela
3rd Row (L-R): Ashleigh September, Meghan Boyd, Katlego Lekalakala, Nthabiseng Ncube, Bianca van der Walt, Nhlawulo Shikwambane,
Simeme Mthembu, Melissa Whitehead
2nd Row (L-R): Veruzka Lategan, Nicole Ponelis, Marguerite Lötter, Nadine Basilio, Robyn Mill, Jennifer Egan, Kylé Makhafola,
Tarryn Wishart, Chané Denation
Front Row (L-R): Seithati Legodi, Hlonela Nokele, Kayla Harvey, Ms I Turpin, Yollande Tshimbombo, Vanessa Frazão, Rashani Regmi

Duncan Matrics 2012

Absent: Monique Smalley, Alicia Bezuidenhout, Leanne Forder, Itumeleng Nkoana, Chané van der Merwe, Jessica Sibiya
Back Row (L-R): Rhodah Motlholo, Junia Sebego, Lindie Botes, Ashleigh Chapman, Ursula Makibelo
3rd Row (L-R): Ria Abraham, Bryna Wilding, Tanya Ludik, Caitlin Wagner, Kathleen Goss, Kelebogile Kgoale
2nd Row (L-R): Tirelo Modiba, Kelsey van Wyk, Ramaredi Koikanyang, Shalom Maclean, Naomi Bitumba, Gontse Lekoma,
Mapula Maponya
Front Row (L-R): Kayla Smith, Portia Firnhaber, Bobo Molomo, Ms B Grover, Kabelo Ngoatje, Monique Bennett, Bongekile Shongwe

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Matrics 2012 110 years

Gladstone Matrics 2012

Absent: Mrs J Greenberg
Back Row (L-R): Belinda Muwunga Tamukedde, Natasha Tumba, Kelly Johnson, Elizabeth Biggs, Michelle Revolta, Casey Flanagan
3rd Row (L-R): Faith John, Jung-ha Kim, Dharshana Yengopal, Bianca Dicker, Siobhan Hall, Meghan Pike, Kieza Pacheco
2nd Row (L-R): Megan Marshall, Aye-Chan Htun, Selloana Mokwena, Sandra Collins, Kieran Byrch, Victoria Chasi, Erin Humphries,
Sarah Hamoya
Front Row (L-R): Shweta Sebastian, Janet Siyasiya, Dominique de Almeida, Courtney Elson, Carina Garrett, Kgothatso Mosai,
Nomhle Mashego

McWilliam Matrics 2012

Back Row (L-R): Chloé Erasmus, Thobekani Mabasa, Kalley Coleman, Caily Jonk, Heather Muller
3rd Row (L-R): Bronwyn Rodda, Bona Dhital , Kayla Morkel, Emmanuella Aihoon, Courtney Johnson, Safiyya Tayob
2nd Row (L-R): Tamsyn Stanley, Anele Manana, Tatiana Prelorenzo, Lauren Thomaz, Megan Page, Nicole Caldeira, Meriza Prinsloo
Front Row (L-R): Danielle McGarry, Lerato Moremi, Bakang Motoma, Ms B Cass, Rachel Blew, Maram Mahdi, Thoriso Molawa

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110 years Matrics 2012

Selborne Matrics 2012

Absent: Juanita Kallychurn, Kelby Pastor
Back Row (L-R): Charnito Esau, Aimée Thompson, Emma-Leigh Wilke, Danielle Moulton, Jennifer Purchase, Samantha de Hart,
Sin-Ji Lee
3rd Row (L-R): Megan van der Zwan, Kathleen Godfrey, Robyn Barlow, Lunga Mkhatshwa, Rebekah Joubert, Cata Tubb
2nd Row (L-R): Ndapandula Shiweva, Nthabiseng Chabedi, Lerato Maseko, Bile Diphoko, Anisa Carim, Palesa Mabena, Neo Modise
Front Row (L-R): Kimberly Mkombeza, Mmabatho Mashiane, Kathrin Gioia, Mrs L du Toit, Bergen Massyn, Monica Blignaut,
Claudia Casieri

van Zyl Matrics 2012

Absent: Anisha Ramlakan
Back Row (L-R): Clarissa Payne, Nicole Mongondo, Jade Els, Kelsey Scott, Chipo Jaya
3rd Row (L-R): Grethe van Aswegen, Beverley Chen, Robyn Doyle, Tshegofatso Pooe, Hope Mathebula, Nicole Keeling
2nd Row (L-R): Ammarah Vally, Eyna Mohamed, Thando Nxiweni, Mpume Maghandlela, Tania Lagoa, Kirstin Sprenger de Rover,
Tshepiso Lehutjo, Shirneen Madhoo, Boitumelo Khumbane
Front Row (L-R): Andressa Rodrigues, Masego Ntuli, Rouam Matcham, Mrs V de Bruin, Monica van Dyk, Mina Raptis,
Tasneem Chan Goolam

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Matric Results

Matric Results

*Access to a Bachelor’s Degree. Byrch, Kieran* (English, Life 9 Distinctions 110 years
These are the results at the time of printing. Orientation, Accounting, Geography)
(Re-marks are not included.) Caldeira, Nicole* (Afrikaans) Kathleen Godfrey
Cameron, Caitlin* (Afrikaans,
Abraham, Ria* (English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation, 8 Distinctions
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting, Music, Physical Sciences,
Accounting, Life Sciences, Physical Mathematics 3) Ria Abraham
Sciences, Mathematics 3) Carim, Anisa* (Life Orientation, Samantha Cowan
Aihoon, Emma* Accounting, History) Meghan Dodds
Alimohammadi, Emma* (English, Casieri, Claudia* (English, Afrikaans, Aye-Chan Htun
Life Orientation, History, Life Sciences) Life Orientation, History, Life Sciences)
Ally, Zahra* (English, Afrikaans, Chabedi, Nthabiseng*
Life Orientation, History, Life Sciences) Chan Goolam, Tasneem* (Afrikaans)
Bapela, Tshedimosetso* Chapman, Ashleigh* (Life Orientation,
Barlow, Robyn* (Afrikaans, Computer Applications Technology.)
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Chasi, Victoria*
Accounting, Life Sciences, Mathematics 3) Chen, Yan-Yun* (English, Mathematics,
Barnard. Monique* (History) Life Orientation, Accounting, Consumer
Basetse, Kutlwano* Studies, Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Basilio, Nadine* (Afrikaans, Cillié, Monique*
Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Coetzee, Inge* (English, Afrikaans,
Computer Applications Technology, History) Life Orientation, Accounting, Computer
Basson, Kara* (Afrikaans, Applicaions Technology, Life Sciences)
Life Orientation, Life Sciences) Coetzee, Soné*
Bennett, Monique* (History) Coleman, Kalley* (English, Afrikaans,
Bezuidenhout, Alicia* French, Life Orientation, Accounting,
Biggs, Elizabeth* (English, History) History)
Bitumba, Naomi* (French) Collins, Sandra*
Blew, Rachel* (Life Orientation, Cowan, Samantha* (English,
Geography, History) Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation,
Blignaut, Daynnah* (English, Geography, History, Physical Sciences,
Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Computer Mathematics 3)
Applications Technology, Geography) Daniels, Ruby*
Blignaut, Monica* (English, Life De Almeida, Dominique* (Accounting,
Orientation, History, Visual Arts) Life Sciences)
Bloem, Abigail* (English, Mathematics, De Hart, Samantha* (Afrikaans,
Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Visual Mathematics, Accounting, Life Sciences)
Arts) Den Heyer, Chelsea*
Bogiages, Katerina* (Afrikaans,
Geography) Denation, Chané*
Botes, Lindie* (Afrikaans, English,
French, Mathematical Literacy, Dhital, Bona*
Life Orientation, Design, Visual Arts)
Bottyan, Kriszti* (English, Afrikaans, Dicker, Bianca*
Life Orientation, Geography, History, Diphoko, Oarabile* (Mathematical
Visual Arts) Literacy)
Boyd, Meghan* (English, Mathematics, Dodds, Meghan* (English, Afrikaans,
Life Orientation, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Computer
Physical Sciences) Applications Technology, Geography,
Bräsler, Roxanne* Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Doyle, Robyn* (Afrikaans, History)
Du Preez, Abbi* (Computer
Applications Technology)

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Matric Results

110 years Du Preez, El-Jean* (Mathematical Literacy) Hoekstra, Aviva* (Afrikaans, English, Caily Jonck
Egan, Jennifer* German, History) Bergen Massyn
Els, Jade* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Htun, Aye-Chan* (English, Afrikaans, Lehlohonolo Moche
Accounting, Visual Arts) Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Yin-Ting Yen
Elson, Courtney* (Afrikaans, French, Physical Sciences, Visual Arts, Mathematics 3)
Life Orientation, Accounting, History) Humphries, Erin* (Life Orientation) 7 Distinctions
Engelbrecht, Ezanne* (Afrikaans, Hunter, Melissa* (Afrikaans)
Visual Arts) Jakuja, Nandipha* Lindie Botes
Engelbrecht, Janine* (Afrikaans, Jaya, Chipo* (Mathematics) Caitlin Cameron
Life Orientation, Visual Arts) Jeannes, Melissa* (Mathematical Literacy)
Erasmus, Chloé* John, Faith*
Esau, Charnito
Fayazi, Negar* Johnson, Courtney*
Ferreira, Chazwyn* (Design) Johnson, Kelly* (Consumer Studies)
Ferreira, Jessica* (English, Afrikaans, Jonck, Cally* (English, Afrikaans,
Accounting) Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting,
Firnhaber, Portia* Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Flanagan, Casey* Jordaan, Courtney* (Life Orientation)
Forder, Leanne* Jordaan, Kirsten* (English, Afrikaans,
Frazão, Vanessa* (Mathematical Literacy) Life Orientation, Geography, Life Sciences,
Furniss, Jani* (Design, Visual Arts) Physical Sciences)
Garrett, Carina* (Life Orientation, Design, Joubert, Rebekah* (Afrikaans)
Visual Arts) Kallychurn, Juanita* (English, Afrikaans,
Geldenhuys, Madelize* (Life Orientation, Mathematica Literacy, Life Orientation,
Design, Visual Arts) Geography, History)
Gill, Kayleigh* Keeling, Nicole* (Life Orientation,
Gioia, Kathrin* (English, Afrikaans, Computer Applications Technology,
Mathematics, Life Orientation, History, Life Sciences)
Life Sciences) Kenney, Shannon* (Mathematical
Godfrey, Katy* (English, Afrikaans, Literacy)
French, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Kgoale, Kelebogile*
Geography, History, Physical Sciences,
Mathematics 3) Kgomo, Bonolo
Goss, Kathleen* (Afrikaans)
Greger, Kayla* (Afrikaans, Computer Khumbane, Boitumelo*
Applications Technology) Kim, Jung-Ha* (Mathematics, Life
Grimsell, Andrea* (German, Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Life Orientation, Life Sciences) Kimble, Natalie*
Grimsell, Ashley* (Afrikaans,
Life Orientation, Geography) Kirkwood, Charné*
Gush, Sasha-Lee* (Afrikaans, Computer
Applications Technology) Koikanyang, Ramaredi*
Hall, Siobhan* (English, Afrikaans, Kotzé, Gizelle* (Afrikaans, English,
French, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences)
History, Physical Sciences) Kruse, Karen*
Hamoya, Sarah*
Harding, Belinda* (Afrikaans, Kuluta, Andiswa*
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting) Kwon, Ye Eun* (English, Mathematics,
Harvey, Kayla* (Mathematics, Life Orientation, Consumer Studies,
Life Orientation, Geography) Life Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Hetzler, Nadine* (English, Afrikaans, Lagoa, Tania* (Life Orientation,
German, Mathematics, Life Orientatiion, Accounting, Life Sciences)
Consumer Studies, Physical Sciences) Laing, Jessica*
Lategan, Veruzka* (English, Afrikaans,
34 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Life Orientation, Life Sciences)
Ledwaba, Pungi
Lee, Sarah* (Mathematics, Visual Arts)
Lee, Sin-ji*

Legodi, Seithati

Matric Results

Lehutjo, Tshepiso* (English, Mathematics, Mdletye, Zintle* 7 Distinctions 110 years
Accounting, Life Sciences, Mathematics 3) Meletakos, Christine* (Mathematical
Lekalakala, Katlego* (Life Orientation) Literacy, Design) Beverley Chen
Letzler, Jordan* (Afrikaans, Mathematicsl Mill, Robyn* (English, Mathematics, Siobhan Hall
Literacy, Life Orientation) Life Orientation, Consumer Studies, Nadine Hetzler
Losaba, Bernice* Life Sciences, Physical Sciences) Danielle Moulton
Lötter, Marguerite* (Afrikaans, Milton, Kristin* Megan Page
Geography) Miskin, Morgan* (English, Afrikaans, Safiyya Tayob
Ludik, Tanya* (Afrikaans, Computer Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Music)
Applications Technology) Mkhatshwa, Nokulunga* 35The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012
Lyon, Robyn* (Afrikaans) Mkombeza, Kimberley* (Life Orientation)
Mabasa, Thobekani* Mlambo, Lindiwe*

Mabena, Palesa* Mmatli, Lesego*
Mackrell, Sinéad* (Afrikaans, Moche, Lehlohonolo* (English, Afrikaans,
Life Orientation) French, Mathematics, Life Orientation,
Maclean, Shalom* (English) Accounting, History, Physical Sciences)
Madhoo, Shirneen* Modiba, Tirelo*

Maghandlela, Nompumelelo* Modiga, Margaret*

(Mathematical Literacy) Modise, Neo*
Mahao, Tsebo* (Design)
Mahdi, Maram* (Geography) Mofolo, Kelebogile*
Maila, Geraldine*
Mohamed, Eyna*
Makhafola, Kyle* Mokgokong, Kwena* (Life Orientation,
Computer Applications Technology)
Makibelo, Ursula* Mokwena, Selloana*
Malebye, Princess* (English)
Manana, Anele* (History) Molawa, Thori*
Mangondo, Nicole* (Life Orientation)
Manna, Kiara* (English, Mathematics, Molomo, Simbongile*
Life Orientation, Accounting) Molonyama, Ntebogeng* (Mathematical
Manzini, Sisa* Literacy)
Maponya, Mapula* (Sepedi, Geography) Moremi, Lerato*
Marshall, Megan* (English, French, Morkel, Kayla* (Mathematical Literacy)
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Moropa, Ofentse* (Life Orientation,
Mathematics 3) Computer Applications Technology)
Marumola, Kereng* Mosai, Kgothatso*

Maseko, Lerato* Mostert, Sanaulé

Mashego, Nomhle* Motlholo, Rhodah*
Motoma, Bakang* (English, Afrikaans,
Mashiane, Mmabatho* Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting,
Masondo, Nonde* (English, History) Geography)
Massyn, Bergen* (English, Afrikaans, Moulton, Danielle* (English, Afrikaans,
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting,
Geography, Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3) Life Sciences, Physical Sciences)
Matcham, Rouam* (Mathematics, Mphuthi, Kagiso* (English,
Life Orientation, Accounting, Geography, Life Orientation, Music)
Physical Sciences) Mthembu, Simeme* (English, Afrikaans,
Mathebula, Hope Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting,
Mathibe, Didintle* (English, Afrikaans, Life Sciences)
Life Orientation, Geography) Mthimunye, Fortune*
Matshego, Resego* Muller, Heather* (Afrikaans,
Mbonani, Ayanda* (Life Orientatiion, Life Orientation)
History) Muller, Kelly* (Design)
McGarry, Danielle Murray, Caitlin* (English, Mathematics,
Life Orientation, Geography, Life Sciences,
McKenzie, Alexis* Physical Sciences)

Matric Results

110 years Muwunga Tamukedde, Belinda* Repton, Melissa* (English, Mathematics, Karen Viljoen
(English, Life Sciences) Life Orientation, Geography, Life Sciences,
Naidoo, Sharia* (Life Orientation) Mathematics 3) 6 Distinctions
Namane, Keitumetse* Revolta, Michelle* (Life Orientation)
Ncube, Nthabiseng* (Mathematical Riekert, Karianna* (Afrikaans, Robyn Barlow
Literacy) Life Orientation, Geography, Life Sciences) Kriszti Bottyan
Neethling, Kayla* (Afrikaans) Rodda, Bronwyn* (English, History)
Nel, Nadia* (Afrikaans) Rodrigues, Demby* Meghan Boyd
Ngele, Duduzile* Roux, Robin* (Mathematics, Visual Arts) Inge Coetzee
Ngoatje, Kabelo* Schutte, Megan* (Mathematical Literacy) Kalley Coleman
Nkoana, Itumeleng* Scott, Kelsey*
Nokele, Siyabulela* Sebastian, Shweta* (Afrikaans,
Nthodi, Kgomotso* Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting)
Ntuli, Masego* Sebego, Junia*
Nxiweni, Thandokuhle*
Olukunle, Rolayo* (Life Orientation) September, Ashleigh*
Orfao, Tyler* (Design)
Pacheco, Kieza Shikwambane, Nhlawulo*
Padayachy, Kailasha* (Afrikaans,
Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences) Shiweva, Ndapandula*
Page, Megan* (English, Afrikaans,
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting, Shongwe, Bongekile*
Life Sciences, Physical Sciences) Short, Samantha* (Afrikaans,
Park, Yeh Jin* Life Orientation)
Pastor, Kelby* (Life Orientation) Sibiya, Jessica*
Patrick, Nicole* (Afrikaans)
Payne, Clarissa* (English, Afrikaans, Sibiya, Siyabonga*
Life Orientation, Accounting, Design,
Visual Arts) Sithole, Musa*
Phoshoko, Lehlogonolo* (Design) Siyasiya, Janet* (English, Mathematics,
Pierce, Kristen* (English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences,
Life Orientation, Consumer Studies, History, Physical Sciences)
Life Sciences) Smalley, Monique* (English,
Pike, Meghan* (Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting, Computer
Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Music) Applications Techn., Gerography)
Ponelis, Nicole* (Afrikaans, Smith, Boudine* (English, Life
Life Orientation, Life Sciences) Orientation, Computer Applications Techn.,
Pooe, Tshegofatso* (Mathematics, Design)
Accounting) Smith, Kayla* (Mathematical Literacy)
Prelorenzo, Tatiana* (Life Orientation, Sprenger de Rover, Kirstin* (English,
Design) Life Orientation, Design)
Prinsloo, Meriza* (Afrikaans) Stanley, Tamsyn*
Purchase, Jennifer* (Afrikaans, Steyn, Robyn* (Afrikaans, Mathematics,
Life Orientation) Life Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Radebe, Catherine* Strydom, Kimberleigh-Anne*
Ramahuta, Thato* (Sepedi)
Ramlakan, Anisha* (Visual Arts) Tasker, Kelly*
Raptis, Assimina* (English, Tayob, Safiyya* (English, Afrikaans,
Life Orientation, Consumer Studies, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting,
Life Sciences) History, Life Sciences)
Rathlagane, Tshepiso* Thomaz, Lauren* (Afrikaans,
Regmi, Roshani* (Life Orientation, Life Orientation)
Life Sciences, Mathematics 3) Thompson, Aimée* (English, Afrikaans,
Life Orientation, Life Sciences)
36 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris Tieku, Emmanuella*
Tsai, Wendy* (Visual Arts)
Tshimbombo, Yolande* (English,
Afrikaans, French, Life Orientation, History)
Tubb, Catarina* (Visual Arts)
Tumba, Natasha

Valente, Julia* Matric Results 110 years
Vally, Ammarah* (Afrikaans, Mathematics,
Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences) 6 Distinctions
Van Aswegen, Grethe*
Van der Merwe, Chané* (Afrikaans, Mathematical Kathrin Gioia Bakang Motoma
Literacy, Life Orientation)
Van der Walt, Bianca* (Mathematical Literacy) Kirsten Jordaan Simeme Mthembu
Van der Zwan, Megan* (Afrikaans, Visual Arts)
Van Diggelen, Sharon* (Afrikaans) Juanita Kallychurn Caitlin Murray
Van Dyk, Monica* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation)
Van Graan, Cheney* (Afrikaans, Mathematical Ye Eun Kwon Clarissa Payne
Literacy, Design, Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts)
Van Graan, Nina* (English, Afrikaans,
Life Orientation, History, Life Sciences)
Van Greunen, Shael*

Van Rensburg, Mariska*

Van Wyk, Kelsey*
Venn, Carol* (Afrikaans, Mathematics, Design,
Geography)
Venter, Lauren* (Afrikaans, Life Orientation,
Geography, Visual Arts)
Viljoen, Karen* (English, Afrikaans, German,
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences,
Physical Sciences)
Wagner, Caitlin* (English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation,
Accounting, History)
Webber, Shelby*

Whitehead, Melissa*
Wilding, Bryna* (English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation)
Wilke, Emma-Leigh*

Wilken, Lauren*
Williams, Kim* (Afrikaans)
Wishart, Tarryn* (Mathematical Literacy, Computer
Applications Techn.)
Yen, Yin-Ting* (English, Afrikaans, German,
Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences,
Physical Sciences, Mathematics 3)
Yengopal, Dharshana*
Yorke-Hart, Amy* (Mathematics, Accounting,
Geography)

Megan Marshall Kristy Pierce

Janet Siyasiya Robyn Mill Melissa Repton
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110 years Matrics’ Last Assembly

Matrics’ Last Assembly

38 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris

Matics’ Breakfast 110 years

Matrics’ Breakfast

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110 years Matrics’ Polar Bear Swim

Matrics’ Polar Bear Swim

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Closing dates
for applications

Applications for admission to undergraduate academic programmes
for both South African and international students close on the dates
specified below for admission in 2013.

Prospective students are urged to apply well in advance of these closing dates,
preferably online at www.up.ac.za/apply, a website that also provides guide-
lines for completing the form and a list of the courses included in each of the
programmes.

31 May

Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Veterinary Science

30 June

Selection programmes

Selection programmes are degree programmes with early closing dates and limited
space and should preferably be indicated as your first choice on the application
form. Check online for the selection courses.

31 July

Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences

Other than selection programmes in the faculty that close on 30 June.

Applications for undergraduate academic programmes, other than those
mentioned above, close on 30 September for South African students, and on
31 August for international students.

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110 years PHSG Birthday - 110 Years

PHSG Birthday - 110 Years

42 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris

PHSG Birthday - 110 Years 110 years

43The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012

110 years PHSG Birthday - 110 Years

44 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris

PHSG Birthday - 110 Years 110 years

Teachers’ Concert

45The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012

110 years Musical Music by Marc Shaiman,
Lyrics by Scott Wittman and
Hairspray • The Broadway Musical •
Based on the New Line Cinema film Marc Shaiman
written & directed by John Waters

PHSG MUSICAL SENSATION

46 PHSG 1902–2012 • The Iris

Musical 110 years

47The Iris • PHSG 1902–2012