Replace and Rebuild
April 2023
SNIPPETS PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
WIND BAND DEBUTS AT THE
ELDERS FLIGHT EVENT
The Pretoria High School for Girls Wind Band recently made their On 22 April, over 40 sponsored planes (ranging from Warbirds to
debut appearance at the Elders Flight Event held at Brakpan General Avia on Fixed Wing and Rotary Wings) took to the sky to
Airfield. The event is part of 'The Elders Flight' ini a ve, which give the elderly an unforge able experience. The ini a ve is
helps more than 300 underprivileged senior ci zens and military dedicated to underprivileged seniors as well as military
veterans fly for the first me. veterans, offering them a chance to fly for the first me or return
to the cockpit. Con nued on page 2
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Park Street, Arcadia Tel: 012 430 7341 www.phsg.org.za Email:[email protected]
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ELDERS FLIGHT EVENT Con nued from page 1
The Elders Flight Event is a great way to bring joy and excitement line. The girls worked very hard over a short period of me, due
to those who have not had the opportunity to fly before. It was to only being invited during the April holidays. They were
heartwarming to see the smiles on their faces as they required to teach themselves four new pieces before their first
experienced the ul mate avia on experience. The band rehearsal on the first day of Term 2. We are proud that our
performed in two lines, crea ng an alley of music to the flight school's Wind Band could be part of such a meaningful event.
FIRST AID TO THE RESCUE!
By Isobel Govender-Bateman relief now that I'm confident in helping others in emergencies.
PHSG has a new group of first aiders ready to help with I'm also really excited to join the school's first aid team and help
emergencies a er forty learners completed their level 1 and 2 my friends when in need."
training in April. We congratulate the following learners who par cipated in the
Around late January this year, learners from Grade 9 to Matric course and thank the instructors for their valuable contribu on:
raced to sign up for first aid courses. About forty learners (Grade 9s) Dammy Alaga, Abigail Bedaso, Kayla Biashari, Aimee
enrolled in the course, a er paying a fee. During the term one Bukowski, Boipelo Chauke, Wynona Feudjou, Isobel Govender-
school holidays, the learners completed the online part of the Bateman, Blessing Hove, Adrienne King, Refentse Letsholo,
courses, watching long videos and doing several online quizzes Mahlodi Malemone, Fantencia Mkhabela, Sihle Mndau, Leungo-
and tests. Letle Modimogale, Mamello Motloung, Tshepiso Radebe, Lethu
On the fi eenth of April, a Saturday, the prac cal part of the Rasalanavho, Wanele Sikhosana and Cara Van der Nest.
courses took place over ten hours of hard work from 7am to (Grade 10s) Thuto Banyatsang, Courtney Gauld, Kristen Kermis,
5pm. Everyone received two barrier masks, used during CPR, Buyisile Kganane, Makanaka Mgazi, Nonhlanhla Mthembu,
and a pair of medical gloves, in case of an emergency. They Ndzalo Nkuna, Morgan Parton, Thato Tema, Arehone Tshishonga
learned how to perform CPR and the Heimlich manoeuvre on and Orehile Tlale.
adults, children, and infants, how to dress wounds, splint limbs,
use an EpiPen and much more. At first, some of the learners were (Grade 11s) Olerato Mankuroane, Asiphe Maqalekane, Sedi
nervous to start the training, but they prac ced un l they were Mkhize, Entle Ntobela, Muanza Ravhudzulo, Trish Seveni,
Bonolo Tlou and Kamva Pani.
fully confident in all the protocols and procedures.
(Grade 12s) Aisha Folaranmi, Damia Hamroun and Lilitha Feni.
When one of the new first aiders was asked how she felt about
comple ng the courses, she responded with, "I feel a sense of *Photos by Isobel Govender-Bateman
JACARANDA MORNING FAMILY QUIZ
On 17 April, Pretoria High School for Girls par cipated in During the event, our learners had the opportunity to discuss
JacarandaFM's popular Morning Family Quiz compe on, which important school events taking place this year, including the
invites schools from across Pretoria and Johannesburg to jersey drive and the annual Spring Fair. We are incredibly proud
compete. A shout out to Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool for of our students and extend our gra tude to JacarandaFM and
challenging PHSG, promp ng four of our Matric scholars, Arin the Breakfast with Mar n Bester team for invi ng us into your
Sithole, Aluta Gaulana, Megan Pabst, and Chris en Steenekamp, studio!
to a end the Breakfast with Mar n Bester show.
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REPORTS HANDED OUT Term 1 reports were handed out on Friday, 21 April. We
hope that all learners have achieved to the best of their
ability. Wondering what the promo on (or reten on)
FET Verdicts – Gr 10, 11 and 12 criteria is? Check out the verdict tables for more
informa on.
Home language at least 40%
NO R
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YES
T GET Verdicts – Gr 8 and 9
A
Any other two subjects at least 40%
NO I English Home language at least 50%
N NO
YES
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Any 3 other subjects at least 30%
NO Other Official Language at least 40%
NO R
YES
YES E
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PASS! A
Mathematics at least 40%
NO I
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YES
You can't study E
Did you have at least 50% a Bachelor’s D
in four subjects NO degree but you Three other subjects at least 40% NO
(excluding Life Orientation) can do a
YES
Diploma
YES
course if you
have more than Two other subjects at least 30% NO
You can study a Bachelor's Degree 40% in any four
IF subjects YES
you meet the requirements excluding LO
for your specific course. PASS!
NEW GIRLS' PICNIC
By Bowdene Pillay
The New Girls' Commi ee held a new girls' picnic on 13 April. All of our new girls were invited to a lovely a ernoon with snacks and a
chat in the sun. The girls got a chance to mingle and ask ques ons. Everyone le with a bright smile and deeper understanding of
what it is to be a Girls' High Girl.
REGARDING SPIRIT,
PHSG HAS WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR!
By: Michaela Louw It was heart-warming to see not only students, but also teachers
On 20 April, our lovely PHSG community came together to enjoy show their spirit and pride for our school. During the day, you
an energising Spirit Assembly. could feel the a ereffects of the assembly, as morale and energy
ran high throughout the school.
This Assembly focused on this month's puzzle piece in our
Replace and Rebuild puzzle: Spirit and Pride. We can't wait to experience more of the lively cheers and spirit
associated with PHSG!
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Switching it Up! Our Cheerleaders lead the Teachers in the School Cheer Nicola Van Wyk, Warona Selokela, Michaela Chama, Nhi Pham and
at our Spirit Assembly! Watch as our amazing staff gets in on the fun Amy Lin wow the school with their PHSG spirit and awesome
(some even donned the green school dress)! K-Pop moves.
EQUESTRIAN: SANESA CORE LEAGUE QUALIFIER
Congratula ons to the following learners on their fantas c results at the SANESA Core League Equestrian Qualifier 2 that took place
from 15 - 16 April:
Arin Sithole Grade 12 – Dressage 1st and 2nd Caitrin Morrow Grade 11 – Show Jumping Hanna Breebaart Grade 11 – Show Jumping 2nd
place, Show Jumping two x 1st place. two x 3rd place and 5th place. and 4th place.
Jaden Roos Grade 11 – Show Jumping 7th Hannah Roos Grade 9 – Equitation 3rd place Jordyn Du Pre Le Roux Grade 9 - Equitation
place. and Show Jumping 4th place and 9th place. 3rd place and Prix Caprilli 7th place.
NETBALL COACHES NETBALL CLINIC
By Brilliant Maleka
Congratula ons to two of PHSG's netball coaches, Alice Kennon
and Jamie van Wyk, who were selected as part of the TNL On 14 April a netball clinic was held at Pretoria High School for
Jaguars team. First team coach, Jamie, was also named Vice- Girls for their u14 and u15 teams.
Captain of the team. We wish them well for the upcoming While the rest of the school was recovering from their holiday,
tournament! these teams were hard at work on the netball courts. Coach
Alice and Coach Jamie, who both play for the Pretoria Jaguars,
conducted the clinic where they taught the junior players the
basics of a acking and defending. The players were also able to
engage with the 1st team netball players who acted as helpers
while conduc ng their exercises. The teams learned new skills
that they can now use to perform be er in their matches.
Thank you to the coaches involved, Ms Janse Van Vuuren, Ms
Colbe-Rosouw, Ms Atkins, Mrs Bredenkamp and Ms Saunders
for the roles they played in making this clinic a reality for these
players.
EMMA SADLEIR: THE
SOCIAL MEDIA TALK
By Teagan Hawkes
On 18 April, the Grade 8 and 9 learners from Pretoria High
School for Girls were given a lesson on social media by Emma
Sadleir.
Emma is a South African social media law expert. She has
published a book on this topic by the name Selfies, Sexts and
Smartphones: A Teenager's Online Survival Guide.
EQUESTRIAN: WESTERN
She spoke to the learners about safety and responsibility on
MOUNTED GAMES the internet. She taught the learners about a few of the social
media laws and told them about some of the online cases she
has dealt with in the past.
Emma will be returning to PHSG on 26 May to speak to the
Grade 10 and 11 learners.
This was a very interes ng and helpful presenta on for the
learners of PHSG. It is very important that all of the learners
know how to be safe in this new online world.
Congratula ons Erin van Rooyen, who achieved well in the
Western Mounted Games Qualifiers.
5 - 22 April 6 - 23 April
2nd place - Keyhole 2nd place - Hurry Scurry
4th place - Poles I 3rd place - Big T
Overall 3rd place Overall - 4th place
PREFECTS GET SINGING AND SEWING
A WORKOUT On 16 March, the senior choir displayed their commitment
and unity by assis ng Mrs Maré in crea ng accessories for
their Term 2 concerts. Mrs Maré sat at her sewing machine
On 20 April the PHSG
Prefects were invited while the girls cut, pinned, and repaired necklaces and started
to a class at Virgin cra ing new ones for our expanding choir.
Ac ve Ha ield. “We We would like to express our gra tude to the girls for their
had so much fun and unity with the choir! Special thanks to Ayanda for her efforts
i t w a s a g r e a t with the no ce board, the Van Schalkwyks for the cupcakes,
experience for all of and Isobel for her dona on of elas c for the scrunchies. We
us!” said one of the also thank our heads for their input and the teachers for their
prefects. The high support. Most importantly, we thank our performance
intensity work-out commi ee for their organisa on and leadership, which
had them swea ng ensured the success of the event. We now have 99 headbands,
throughout, proving 65 necklaces, and 43 scrunchies! Our goal is to have 100 of
that they not only each by the end of the year, and we are almost there!
had the endurance
a n d s t a m i n a t o
survive the first term
of the year, but also
this workout. The
trainers were very
encouraging and
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words to get them
through the class.
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DEBATING
On 24 April we had a friendly debate with our neighbours,
Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria. We debated on one of
the prepared mo ons we received for the upcoming All-Girls
fes val at Eunice in Bloemfontein. Both teams enjoyed the
debate very much and the adjudicator was able to give every
speaker valuable feedback on how they can s ll improve on
their speeches for the weekend. We hope that in future these SIMFONIA JUVENTI
friendly debates will take place more o en.
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Congratula ons to our two learners, Boka Lekota (Grade 11)
and Emma S ff (Grade 10), on their outstanding performance
as part of the Simfonia Juven Orchestra on Friday, 15 April.
Boka played double bass and Emma played first desk of first
violin. Well done ladies, we look forward to next month's
performance.
HOCKEY FEVER TAKES OVER
Our Hockey Teams have had a very busy and successful season so
far, having taken place in a number of fes vals towards the end of
Term 1 and over the holidays.
The u14A hockey team par cipated in the Roedean Autumn
School Fes val from 24-26 March. They performed well winning 3
out of 6 games. More importantly they represented PHSG well by
playing good hockey.
We sent a team to compete in the Eldoraigne Second Team
Fes val on 30 March and our 1st Team competed in the St Mary's
Fes val which took place from 29 March – 2 April. Congratula ons
to our 1st Team on ending 16th out of 32 schools in the fes val.
This is an improvement of 12 places from last year. An excellent
achievement and fantas c start to the season.
U14A Team at the Roedean Autumn School Festival
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1st Team at the St Mary’s Festival Mixed Team at the Eldoraigne Second Team Festival
PHSG AND PBHS CHOIR SOCIAL
We were delighted to host the PHSG and PBHS choir social for dance with them.
the first me in two years. The PHSG heads of Choir began with We would like to extend our thanks to PBHS for taking the me to
an icebreaker, followed by a rendi on of a song they had walk to our side of the railway line to rebuild the rela onship
performed in last year's Four Schools concert. Each choir then between our two choirs. We are also grateful to all the staff who
serenaded the other, and PBHS ended by performing a song they contributed to making the event a success. We look forward to
had specially prepared for the PHSG choir and invi ng them to
visi ng PBHS next year for the social.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
by Kisha Leech
There is a new BookTok sensa on available at the library! Book five, Restore Me, of the
Sha er Me series by Tahereh Mafi.
This book follows the story of Julie e Ferrars, sixteen days a er she became the leader
of The North American Re-establishment. Julie e is faced with the weight of her new
responsibili es and unfortunately, the job doesn't get easier. With threats of an a ack
on her sector and complica ons regarding her new rela onship with
Warner, she is uncertain of how to navigate through her new life.
This series is a fantas c example of a dystopian romance with beau ful
bonds and painful truths.
Tahereh perfectly conveys the bonds between her characters and shows
the depth of their emo ons and experiences.
Restore Me is a beau ful book, worthy of the read.
THE CLUB OF THE MONTH:
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
By Tyler Brooks photographers return to the Art Centre with their work for some
Pretoria High School for Girls showcases its beauty in a variety of construc ve cri cism from their heads and fellow peers. This is
ways: we have beau ful buildings; beau ful teachers; our wonderful way of gaining more experience in photography and
gorgeous learners; and of course, the beau ful gardens and looking at images from different perspec ves. Learners are also
terrain featured all over the school. Photography Club is the able to take it a step further by specialising in Photography as
perfect place for learners to emphasise this beauty. one of their subject choices in Grade 10 if they desire to look into
a career path in the crea ve field.
Alastor Schoeman and Sky Kok, the Head and Deputy Head of
Photography Club, provide the members with the inspira on of Not only would you be capturing something amazing, but you
the day for each session, therea er the learners are allowed to could also convey something that speaks through an image. Feel
roam the school grounds with their cameras to make their own free to find yourself at Photography Club on Thursday
visions come to life. The lovely flowers in the formal gardens a ernoons, all you need is your camera and a crea ve,
might be the subject of their work or perhaps it would be the tall mo vated mind. PHSG takes pride in its beauty, so take this
trees, regardless, they have a wonderful me expressing their opportunity to showcase it through your eyes.
crea vity. Before the end of the session, the up-and-coming
CHECKMATE! UP'S ACADEMIC
PHSG scored a 5-1 victory against Pretoria Central High School on 20 ACHIEVERS
April. Congratula ons to our chess champs!
FUNCTION
Congratula ons to the following Matrics, who were
amongst the Top 10 last year in Grade 11, on being
invited to the University of Pretoria's Academic
Achievers Func on on 20 April: Aliya Cassim,
Anastasia Niescior, Daniella Lushamba, Entle
Ntobela, Hannah Lamberton, Indiana Nowitz,
Kendra Maree, Livvy Dillon, Kimaya Naidoo and
Tamira Naicker.
During this func on, learners had the opportunity to
engage with faculty staff, obtain informa on
regarding programmes, receive career planning
advice, and obtain award, bursary and loan
informa on. Two of our learners, Daniella Lushamba
and Kendra Maree, were also the lucky winners of a
R500 Takealot voucher during a prize draw.
Puthandu, also known as Tamil New Year, is the first day of
year on the Tamil calendar, traditionally celebrated as a festival
by Tamils as the first day of the Tamil month Chittirai.
It is also believed that Lord Brahma began the establishment
of the universe. Hence, this day has its own importance.
People celebrate this day with great joy and happiness and
hope for the prosperity and good fortune in the new year.
Some people even start new business venture as they
consider this day to be extremely promising.
Some of the rituals include eating vegetarian dishes; bringing
fruits, sweets, and flowers into the house; and the oldest
member of the family concluding the festival by reading the
Panchangam which is an integral part of the custom.
a quiz by Ms Enslin
1. What is your body type?
a. Pe te 4. How well do you work in a team?
b. Athle c a. I prefer individual sports
c. Curvy b. I can work well in a team
d. Tall c. I struggle with teamwork
2. What is your fitness level? 5. What type of sport are you interested in?
a. Sedentary a. Endurance sports (e.g. athle cs, cross-
b. Moderately ac ve country, swimming)
c. Very ac ve b. Ball sports (e.g. basketball, tennis, squash,
d. Athle cally fit hockey, netball, soccer)
c. Bootcamp-style sports (e.g. bootcamp)
3. How much me can you commit to learning a
new sport? 6. Do you prefer indoor or outdoor sports?
a. Less than an hour per week a. Indoor
b. 1-2 hours per week b. Outdoor
c. 3-5 hours per week c. No preference
d. More than 5 hours per week
Now, based on your answers, here are some suggested sports that may be best for you:
For pe te learners: Bootcamp (c) For learners interested in endurance
Swimming (a, b, c) Hockey (b) sports:
Tennis (a, b) Athle cs (a)
Netball (b) For very ac ve learners: Cross-country (a)
Cross-country (a) Swimming (a, b, c)
For athle c learners: Soccer (b)
Athle cs (a) Hockey (b) For learners interested in ball sports:
Basketball (b) Basketball (b)
Soccer (b) For learners who prefer individual Tennis (a, b)
sports: Squash (b)
For curvy learners: Athle cs (a) Hockey (b)
Swimming (a, b, c) Swimming (a, b, c) Netball (b)
Netball (b) Soccer (b)
Hockey (b) For learners who prefer team sports:
Basketball (b) For learners who prefer indoor
For tall learners: Soccer (b) sports:
Basketball (b) Netball (b) Squash (b)
Volleyball (b) Basketball (b)
Water polo (b) For learners who work well in a team:
Basketball (b) For learners who prefer outdoor
For sedentary learners: Netball (b) sports:
Bootcamp (c) Soccer (b) Athle cs (a)
Swimming (a, b, c) Cross-country (a)
Squash (b) For learners who struggle with Swimming (a, b, c)
teamwork: Tennis (a, b)
For moderately ac ve learners: Tennis (a, b) Hockey (b)
Tennis (a, b) Squash (b) Soccer (b)
Netball (b) Bootcamp (c)
Of course, this is just a guide and there may be other factors to consider when choosing a sport. It's
always a good idea to try a few different sports to see what you enjoy and what works best for you.
CLASSIFIEDS
SPRING FAIR Classifieds are free of charge and exclusively for parents of
the school.
Big Drive Collections The classifieds sec on is an excellent opportunity for
parents to adver se items, services or events that are
school-related. This may include books, uniforms, li -clubs,
Saturday, 2 September ‘23
etc.
To ensure that the sec on remains relevant and useful, all
CALLING ON THE
classifieds must be 50 words or less, and must be emailed to
PHSG COMMUNIT Y
[email protected].
TO HELP COLLECT DONATIONS!
UNIFORM ITEMS FOR SALE
PA FOR SALE: 3 winter uniform skirts, size 74, excellent
PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
PHSG condi on, R50 each. One PHSG tracksuit top and bo om,
size Small, excellent condi on, R100. Please contact Nicola
0723795051.
STAFF NEWS
May Birthdays
2 Mr B Maselela Support Staff
4 Mr B Mehale Support Staff
4 Mrs M Gouws Academic Staff
5 Mr W Mashishi Support Staff
6 Ms J Heyns Academic Staff
7 Mrs J Carstens Academic Staff
8 Mrs P Erasmus Principal
12 Mrs F Rwida Academic Staff
13 Mrs R Claassen Hostel Staff
14 Mrs R Mahlangu Academic Staff
14 Mr R Slotow Academic Staff
14 Mr R Hlungwane Opera onal Assistant
15 Mr J Ringane Support Staff
15 Mrs E Kruger Academic Staff
27 Mrs D Sto erg Deputy Principal
31 Mrs M Mackenzie Academic Staff
Welcome
Please spread the word amongst your We welcome two subs tute teachers, Mrs De Korte, to the
family, friends and colleagues. Mathema cs Department, and Miss Harmse, to the
English Department. Welcome to the team, we trust you
will both enjoy your me with us at PHSG.
Farewell
We bid farewell to Ms Koster, from the Mathema cs
Department, who has
relocated to Cape Town. We
wish her the best of luck in
her new hometown.
Congratula ons
A huge congratula ons to
Miss Mangena, who will be
ge ng married at the end of
April. We also congratulate
Mrs Weideman and her
husband on the birth of their
son Eben Steyn Weideman,
on 8 April.
Our Replace and Rebuild focus point for the month of April is Spirit and Pride in the school.
Learners were asked to complete the statement “I am proud to be at PHSG because...”, and the
response was overwhelming. Some learners have given permission to use their name and grade,
whilst others preferred their statement remains anonymous. We are thrilled to share with our
parents and community just a handful of the numerous responses that make us proud.
I am proud to be at PHSG because…
Grade 8s "…of how free and capable I am to “…the school offers everything for
be who I am. The people, the everyone, the school is diverse but
“…I love everything about the teachers, the staff and the knows how to bring us together.
school. Everything about it, is just community have such a joyful PHSG is a school every girl should be
perfect.” energy. What I sincerely love most proud of.”
Carisma Feukeu, Grade 8 Aitken about the environment, is it is an Kealeboga Mogale, Grade 8
opening and very wellbeing Clarendon
"…of the value my school gives me. I environment. The students help you
am happy to be in PHSG, a school in through the troubles and people “…it teaches me the skills I need to
which values, respect, love, understand. The love and the become a proper woman.”
sisterhood and kindness are taught.” friendship is so incredibly true and Kaylee Akom, Grade 8 Gladstone
Peace Nwachukwu, Grade 8 Athlone strong. When I entered the school, I
thought I wouldn't be as “…of the good educa on and how
“…of all the opportuni es and love enthusias c as others, but when I the teachers are humble.”
for the school.” started to warm up a li le more, I Rutendo Manyarara, Grade 8
Sophia Bisbikis, Grade 8 Athlone a empted to make friends, which Gladstone
was not as simple as I thought.
“…they encourage us to do be er One thing I'm also proud of is how “…of how good we are at what we
and mo vate us.” respec ul we are towards the do and how we stand together; no
Tyra von Eck, Grade 8 Athlone different cultures and tradi ons." man le behind.”
Ovayo Ncwana, Grade 8 Buxton Elisha Pillay, Grade 8 Mc William
“…Girls' High is a great school and
has different kind of sports and “…I believe that this school has the “…the sports and academics are
ac vi es to do.” ability to create genera ons of great.”
Bokang Chauke, Grade 8 Buxton amazing, well mannered, respec ul Katelynn Singh, Grade 8 Mc William
young women.”
“…it's a good school and always Viann Forrest, Grade 8 Buxton “…of the fun friends I've made and
providing what's best for the all the Matrics I know.”
learners. So, I am proud to be in “…it has great teachers, great Khadija Abdullahi, Grade 8 Mc
Pretoria High School for Girls.” educa on and it has great William
Keamogetswe Maka ni, Grade 8 opportuni es.”
Buxton Isenathi Ngculu, Grade 8 Clarendon
"…PHSG is an excep onal school and there is no doubt about that. The curriculum would definitely be considered
'enriched' as the extracurricular ac vi es are boun ful and varied. I take great pride in the overall atmosphere of
the school. The slogan 'Prosit spes Labori' translated to 'we work in hope' definitely holds merit in the day-to-day
affairs at PHSG. There is a certain drive behind every PHSG student, a hunger to excel that mo vates students to
work hard and excel in all their endeavours. Last but not least, the mul culturalism of PHSG is phenomenal! I've
met students at this school that have lived in the farthest corners of the world from where we are right now, and I
have learned from experiences they've lived through. My peers here are some of the most open-minded, accep ng
and diverse people. The students, staff, administra on, all of them, treat everyone with due respect regardless of
age, gender, race etc. With regards to equal treatment, students wearing a uniform really enforces how hard
they're trying to level the playing field of all students, but without robbing us of our individualism.
Hence, the reason we have dress-down days. Since our school is non-denomina onal, a vast range of religions and
beliefs are equally respected. I think that's what makes our school community so unique - the shared importance of
acknowledgment and respect of all people from all walks of life. Being at a school like this teaches the importance
of acceptance, tolerance and progress. Stereotypes hold no merit here.
I am proud of my school and I never hesitate to express it."
Oreneile Mphephu, Grade 8 Van Zyl
I am proud to be at PHSG because…
“…it's a place to build sisterhood and “…Pretoria High School for Girls has
friendships that will last for life. The “…they take their learners' educa on been my dream school. it has raised
maintenance is very good as well :).” very seriously and have great beau ful, powerful, amazing, strong
Sibusisiwe Zuma, Grade 8 Mc opportuni es in sports and have a ladies.”
William suppor ve environment.”
Grade 9s
“…of the posi ve environments to “…of all the amazing people that
promote a be er student.” have made an impact on the school.” “…it helps me improve in English.”
Chelsea Chiroba, Grade 8 Selborne Aghajafari Sarah, Grade 9 Athlone
“…my school is very unique and it
“…you will get a be er educa on.” opens many opportuni es for its “…of our winter uniform and our
Precious Khwinana, Grade 8 learners even when they leave the discipline when it comes to the
Selborne school.” balance of schoolwork and sport.”
Tosh Mmathapelo, Grade 9 Athlone
Anonymous Grade 8s “…we work in hope.”
“…I get an amazing educa on, and
“…PHSG is an amazing high school “…PHSG has a high pass rate and I have the opportunity to learn new
and teaches me to be an am pushed by teachers and learners things such as French/German and
independent student and not rely on to do my best and to reach my full spend me with all my friends.”
anyone for anything.” poten al. The teachers and learners Warona Selokela, Grade 9 Athlone
are kind and help me when u need
“…of its diversity.” help.” “…I get the highest standard of
educa on and Pretoria High School
“…it is a wonderful and unique “…I am proud because am confident for Girls has a very good reputa on
school.” to be in an all-girls school.” in Pretoria and it's known as one of
the best schools in Pretoria.”
“…of the good educa on system.” “…I can join sport championships and Keitumetse Khoza, Grade 9 Buxton
win other prizes as I learn and grow.”
“…to be honest, Girls High is be er “…of how good the educa on is and
than other schools because you can “…it is one of the best high schools in that there are lots of sport ac vi es
make a strong bond with teachers Pretoria and they offer many subject to choose from.”
and peers. But in other schools, not choices.” Alyssa Gouws, Grade 9 Clarendon
that much.”
“…it is a good school.” “…I'm given many different
“…they are very strict because they opportuni es and privileges that
want only the best for you.” “…I learn new great things every day other children don't have, this has
and I am proud that I have come this taught me to be more dedicated and
“…it is such a wonderful school to be far.” focused, while s ll having fun in high
in and it has many opportuni es.” school .”
“…it is an amazing school with Amahle Jada, Grade 9 Clarendon
“…They mo vate and encourage you numerous opportuni es and there is
to do your best.” a lot of diversity.” “…my mom a ended PHSG so it feels
as though I'm walking in her same
“…Of the educa on, bond and the “…I like the spirit.” footsteps, as well as the history
sisterhood.” behind PHSG and the great
“…it's one of the best schools in opportuni es and educa on they
“…it is a great school and I will keep Pretoria.” offer.”
up to the high standards.” Sienna Wiltshire, Grade 9 Clarendon
“…it has shown and taught me how
“…at PHSG they do not only focus on to be a leader and shown me the “…it has a very good pass rate and
academics, there are different sports way of being a teenager and being a student at the school is very
and cultural ac vi es for everyone.” growing into a young adult.” impressive seeing it takes only a
selected amount.”
“…of the people, friends and “…it's a very lovely school to be in Didintle Makena, Grade 9 Connaught
teachers that surround me.” and I honestly just love it.”
I am proud to be at PHSG because…
“…I learn new and exci ng things “…it is a privilege and an honour to “…PHSG is a very interes ng school
every day, I get to be with my even be a part at such a well- to be in but what I actually
second family which are the managed and outstanding school. appreciate about the school is that
teachers and the people around me, The variety of sports, cultural the school makes effort to make
I get to be proud of my school and in ac vi es and instruments allows everyone feel appreciated in our
myself, I don't need to be everyone to be a part of something community and makes us feel safe
embarrassed of myself because I in their own interest. The beau ful with teachers.”
know that we are all in it together and well-maintained fields are “…the school is neat.”
and that we will help one another.” extremely good impressions
Tamara Salie, Grade 9 Connaught (especially in the not so good “…it's a well-known school and a
mornings). The show of unity, power very honourable school.”
“…it's a bright loving and comfor ng and spirit amongst such a diverse "…it is a good school."
environment.” environment means I just can't
Anzani Mosehane, Grade 9 Duncan express how proud I am.” "…we strive to prosper and we never
Mulalo Maringa, Grade 9 Selborne give up."
“…of the unity we all have and the “…the school opens many
pride we have in our school.” "… it gives a lot of opportuni es that opportuni es for me.”
Dakalo Mothemane, Grade 9 others couldn't get.”
Gladstone Siphosethu Moloi, Grade 9 “…of the school's sport reputa on.”
Gladstone “…Girls High is a symbol of modesty
“…my school is not only a school but and ins ls a variety of great
a family. Where I can be surrounded “…I like the derbies and fun quali es.”
by joyful, wonderful and beau ful gathering things we do together as
souls each and every single day. a school, we vibe with each other “…we pride ourselves in academics.”
With every year, every lesson, every and do great cheers.” “…it brings sisterhood.”
assembly and every Inter-house, I Neo Molokomme, Grade 9 Selborne
feel more and more proud of my “…I have a good educa on and
“…of the standard of excellence and variety of sports that I can join.”
school, PHSG❤.”
Divine Grâce Nyundu, Grade 9 work ethic it holds.” “…I feel understood, respected and
Gladstone Zoe Ziwande, Grade 9 Selborne wanted in my school community.”
“…my school is a well academic “…of the diversity and the high
“…not only is it a good, reputed and community in which can help you expecta on of excellence.”
pres gious school, but it is also an achieve all your possibili es.”
educa onal environment which Relebogile Moruakgomo, Grade 9 “…of the opportuni es it opens up
opens doors to a lot of opportuni es Van Zyl for us as girls and the sisterhood
for a learner, ensuring that her that we have by building bonds with
future is going to be bright and Anonymous Grade 9s each other as a school family.”
secured and prepares a learner for “…of the name it has created for
the outside world. Yes, I know that it “…it is one of the best high schools itself and the educa on.”
isn't en rely the perfect school in Pretoria.” “…of the wonderful environment.
everybody wants, but I see that “…it's a nice school, with fun The people are very selfless and
PHSG does try its very best to meet ac vi es.” caring. The teachers are
the learners' views and perspec ves phenomenal and are very
with regards to their beliefs, mental “…I'm privileged to be here.” produc ve during lessons. Mrs
health, well-being, etc. I am proud “…It is a very fun experience.” Erasmus is such an outstanding
and indebted to be here because it principal. She is a powerhouse of a
truly is an honorable school to get “…it is a well-known school for its woman and she cares about the
enrolled into. highly qualified and respec ul school as well as the wellbeing of
Mtshali Lindubuhle, Grade 9 students.” the staff and students at Girls High.
Selborne Not only that but the school grounds
“…of the high pass rate that PHSG are always eye-catching because
has.”
“…of the integrity and servant they are well taken care of. The
leadership taught in this school.” “…I get to learn to treat my atmosphere at PHSG has made me
Divine Mwaluta, Grade 9 Mc schoolmates equally and I feel free feel safe and welcomed. I couldn't
William knowing that PHSG is a no tolerance have wished to be in a be er
bullying zone.” school. ”
I am proud to be at PHSG because…
“…it is a great opportunity for me to up and try my best, coz that's what I “…it's a place I began to call my safe
be able to grow and reach limits I came to school to do, to be the best space throughout these years. I truly
could have never achieved :).” believe that I am privileged and
elsewhere. This school brings out the Samantha Apeh, Grade 10 Gladstone blessed to be at Girls' High. I came as
best version of myself.” a new girl in Grade 8, already
“…PHSG ins ls a strong founda on missing out a month of school
Grade 10s for the girls. A founda on that not including orienta on with covid 19,
only builds character but moulds making it harder for me to socialise
"Here li le girls are carved into individuals into versions of but I found my way as we all do
strong young women, here young themselves that are capable of eventually. Some mes it's a pain in
women are encouraged and achieving what they work towards. the neck to wake up early just to
mo vated to work hard to strive We are constantly on our toes, but come here 5 days a week while I
Here we share a bond that can never li le do we realise that we are being could be doing something else more
be broken prepared to succeed in our various produc ve; some mes it was
Here we learn lessons that can never career paths in the future. I am because of the friends that would
be forgo en proud because PHSG staff work only come if you came that I went to
Here young women stand together relessly to provide us with the best school or simply because I didn't
to make a be er future for our educa onal experience. I also love have a choice. It's not everyday that
country and the world." the diversity within our school, the everyone gets to go to a school with
Erin Nyl, Grade 10 Buxton inclusion and accommoda on is a beau ful garden, large grounds,
inspiring and heartwarming. places to walk and roam around
“…it pushes me to be the best I can Knowing that PHSG acknowledges a er school while talking to that
be. Its goal is to make sure that I certain ma ers that aren't friend and some teachers who come
become a great woman and they try acknowledged in society creates a here despite having the own
by all means to raise a beau ful sense of belonging.” problems, and teach with a smile.
young woman.” Amantle Ramodibe, Grade 10 I'm going to miss the days that I
Nomthandazo Nombula, Grade 10 McWilliam could just take a book from the
Buxton library without paying for it (unless
“…we have great opportuni es at it's lost), leaving school early for
“…my behaviour towards people has school and all the teachers are kind sports events, the bus songs and
changed I have learnt different ways and helpful which sadly doesn't travels, using a computer to do work
to respect people and express myself happen at other schools.” a er school, just walking around
more and know who I am. I learnt Sphelele Mnguni, Grade 10 Selborne admiring the school, house events
self-respect and learnt to be myself, and plenty more. At least I s ll have
it gave me more confidence to show Anonymous Grade 10s 2 more years to enjoy high school
people who I am. Learning self-love and when I think about these things I
is the thing I appreciate most at this “…of the values we are taught which am in no rush to finish. This ancient,
school, it has taught me to be true to are easy to relate to and implement huge, beau ful and lively place, in
myself, no ma er what. The in our daily lives.” my opinion, deserves all the praises
defini on of the school educa on for making us into the girls we are
taught me you are capable of doing “…it has moulded me into being the without knowing it. To summarise
it if you truly believe you could do it best possible version of myself, also everything, I am proud to be at
and believe in yourself.” installing lifelong morals and values PHSG.”
Bonolo Mphaki, Grade 10 Connaught such as integrity and kindness that I
now stand for.” “…not everyone who wants to be at
“…it has been my dream to be there, PHSG gets the chance to be
now my dream came true. Being in “…of my pride for my house and also accepted. I am honoured to be in one
PHSG showed me how much I can because of the respect that the of the best schools around my area
achieve at high school level.” school has from teachers and for my educa on, because there are
Tshimangadzo Surprise Matshili, learners. I am also proud because a lot of new things to try which not
Grade 10 Duncan PHSG is one of the best schools that I every school is able to provide to
could be in.” keep learners enthusias c.”
“…it teaches me a lot of things about “…it is one of the best schools to be
life. I learn as I go. I hurt but I heal “…it is one of the best schools in the
and at the end of the day I s ll get in.” country.”
I am proud to be at PHSG because…
“… from a foreign learner's point of “…of the sense of community taught from the standing up to greet
view, I can learn in an interna onal between the girls and teachers.” to the politeness. I'm proud to be a
environment at one of the schools Girls High Girl because I've learnt a
with long-standing history and that “… of the academic pass rate and lot about myself and how mental
is highly pres gious in this Rainbow the variety of sports we have.” health is important and how mental
country. health can affect your school work
My first impression about the school “…it feels as if Girls High is one big as a whole. I'm taught being kind
was on my first school day. I joined family and that we all care for each doesn't take much and that's why
PHSG when it was almost the second other.” I'm proud to be at PHSG. Plus the
term, but I was warmly welcomed by tuckshop food is so good especially
school staff and friends. PHSG was “…it's educa ve, allowing me to those chicken bites..wow..” Tumi
so though ul that there was a learn new things about people, Kataka, Grade 11 Buxton
topics like religion etc...”
Vietnamese senior assigned to help
me at first. That quickly solved all “I love everything about this school! “…it has built me as an individual
the problems of coming to a How they distribute the me, and showed me what the outside
completely different school in a periods, the interhouse ac vi es……” world may be like. Being a PHSG
foreign country. student has taught me so many
I am s ll cha ng with my friends Grade 11s valuable life lessons.”
back home in Vietnam and I always Thato Toukoui, Grade 11 Gladstone
men on PHSG as a very old “…it opens up doors for me.”
charming school. I have also talked Taylor Brikkels, Grade 11 Aitken “…I have the opportunity to become
about lots of things I've learnt at successful in life with the educa on
school here. I know this pride being “Educa on.” that is given to me at PHSG.”
a learner at PHSG will remain in Khosi Madihlaba, Grade 11 Buxton Precious Oyeneyin, Grade 11 Mc
future.” William
“…we have a unique system that
“…of my pride for my house and also allows us students to make our way “… since l came here in 2022, my
because of the respect that the to a brighter tomorrow. We have a mindset about the future has
school has from teachers and community of respect and love for changed. l know now l am meant for
learners. I am also proud because each other no ma er our different bigger things, it not easy to
PHSG is one of the best schools that I cultures, backgrounds and financial accomplish the work but it worth the
could be in.” effort.”
statuses. The goal we have is to
make a difference in the community Kamogelo Mathebula, Grade 11
“…the school has high academic Selborne
standards, and can give me a lot of and in ourselves to be something
opportuni es in life.” be er. PHSG gives us a lot of “…I have found a sisterhood and
opportuni es that will help us in the
“…we have the pla orm to express future. Our school also includes teachers who not only care about
my academics, but my well-being. I
ourselves freely.” everyone in our families to am proud to be at a school that is
par cipate in school ac vi es, so
“…it gives me roots.” they know what has been going on recognised as it can build my
por olio.”
in our classes and what new ideas
“…cultural aspects in school are and opportuni es are being Thandolwethu Maphumulo, Grade
taken as seriously as sports.” presented to us.” 11 Selborne
Kutlwano Mashilo, Grade 11 Buxton
“…of the diversity and sisterhood of “…the school's values and morals
the girls in the school. The school “…I feel as if I get to unite and form has made such a posi ve impact in
gives us an opportunity to see and a bond with the school as whole my life.”
learn from/about different cultures. including staff and the learners. I'm Faith Tshimpaka, Grade 11 Van Zyl
The teachers also offer the best offered a lot of extra mural ac vi es
quality of teaching and ensure that which can be seen as a privilege “…of the unity and pride the schools
we work hard and do well in the even though I don't make the teams. name holds, as well as its reputa on
classroom and on the field. There is I get to experience what it means to of an excellent educa on system.”
nothing like Girls High.” be a Girls High Girl. The manners I'm Otlotleng Mahupela, Grade 11 Van
Zyl
I am proud to be at PHSG because…
Anonymous Grade 11s “…PHSG is diverse and has a sense “…there is an inexplainable feeling
of belonging. When I walk out of the of sisterhood.”
“…the school carries itself with school environment the people
dignity and teaches respect but around me take pride in my green “…the sisterhood at PHSG is strong.”
doesn't subside our crea vity, dress because of the standards set
allowing every student to find who and that gives me something to be “…we have a great community of
they truly are, along with their proud of.” girls and staff members who guide
desired values.” Rumbidzai Mutero Grade 12 us to reach our full poten al and
Gladstone push us to work hard every day.”
“…it has a legacy of sisterhood and
excellence.” “…I have teachers and peers who “…of the safe environment I'm in
make me feel loved, appreciated and and the teachers that push me to
“…it is a pres gious school that has cared for.” excel in my studies. I'm also proud
given me the opportunity to become Tebatso Maila, Grade 12 Gladstone that my school is very inclusive and
great and advance my educa on. I I'm surrounded by different kinds of
have also met some of my best “…it's a school that allows you to people and that I can learn more
friends at PHSG and I'll forever be showcase your talents through about other people.”
grateful for that.” various extra murals and tries it's
best to celebrate one's differences in “…we include and celebrate every
“…it is a well-structured rela on to those extra murals.” learner in their own way, whether
establishment with many Tlou Ramotshela, Grade 12 that be on the sports fields, during
opportuni es, brilliant teachers and Gladstone cultural ac vi es or in the
a breathtakingly beau ful building classroom.”
as well as magical gardens. The Girls “…I love the art department and all
High community is one I am proud to the different opportuni es that “…I am part of a legacy and have
be a part of.”
PHSG provides.” been given the responsibility to
Aisha Folaranmi, Grade 12 Mc uphold the PHSG name and all that
“…we have opportuni es to have fun it stands for. I've been given
events, speak openly with our William opportuni es that others can only
teachers and also gain more dream of and the privilege to call
exposure to the outside world.” “…it has diversity and a rich culture.” myself a Girls High girl.”
Kholofelo Seroka, Grade 12 Mc
“…I am able learn from teachers William “…it's full of spirit.”
who are interested in teaching.”
“in tough mes we as the learners “…Girls High provides us with a
“…we have a community of respect come together and support each world-recognised educa on, giving
for everyone no ma er their race.” other. We share a bond that is hard
to be broken and I am very proud to us both top academic knowledge
“…of the many opportuni es that be a Girls High girl.” and many valuable sports and
cultural opportuni es.”
PHSG gives us as learners of the Meghan Olivier, Grade 12 Mc
PHSG community.” William
“…the teachers give their all into
teaching and the sisterhood I have
Grade 12s “…it is such a pres gious school with formed here.”
a great educa on standard. Being at
“…we have created a sisterhood PHSG makes me feel closer to the “…we strive to make a change.”
throughout the 5 years I have been community around me.”
at this school. I have a sense of Masindi Mavhungu, Grade 12 Van “…its heritage, pres ge and raising
belonging and feel a part of the Zyl some of the strongest woman of its
PHSG community.” years.”
Kitana Pillay, Grade 12 Buxton Anonymous Grade 12s
“…of the diversity and the support
“…it's where my hidden talents and “…of how diverse our school is. I feel from the teachers.”
leadership skills revealed extremely fortunate to have the
themselves.” opportunity to interact with so many “…its stands for its values.”
Keora le Maredi, Grade 12 different types of people.”
Clarendon “…of the sisterhood, the unity we
“…it has taught me that nothing can have.”
“…PHSG is a school with a great be done without team work and
sense of community and unity.” commitment, which are lessons I will “…we have a sisterhood.”
Arin Sithole, Grade 12 Gladstone carry with me a er PHSG.”
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