The Iris Magazine 2009

Play Directors and Houses

Play Directors

PLAY DIRECTORS

ABSENT: Olé Morolo, Bonita Lubbe,
Marie-Claire van den Berg, Catherine Humphries
Back Row (L-R): Effie Coundouris,
Roxanne Mostert, Shereen Kennard, Melissa Asante,
Kelly Cancella
Middle Row (L-R): Kgothatso Lephoko,
Candice Sharp, Alex Linley, Carole Godfrey,
Keyuri Naidoo, Cara Furniss
Front Row (L-R): Evelyn Mfolo,
Akhona Mafenuka, Ms E Russell, Malebo Kgatle,
Ms D Dugmore, Anelisa Tabata, Sofi Zway

Houses

STAFF HEADS OF HOUSES

ABSENT: Mrs N de Bruin
Back Row (L-R): Mrs S Dowlath,
Mrs M Booysen, Mr R Jelley, Ms D Dugmore,
Mrs B Cloete
Front Row (L-R): Mrs C Grobler, Ms B Cass,
Ms I Turpin, Mrs L du Toit, Mrs J Knoetze

PUPIL HEADS OF HOUSES

Back Row (L-R): Claudia Hetzler,
Sibongile Ngoatje, Margaret Olwoch,
Kgali Tshabalala, Kylie Oosthuizen
Front Row (L-R): Mpumi Skosana,
Lauren Wood, Tarnia Cooper, Nicole Swanepoel,
Lebogang Kgothadi

49PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Aitken Aitken

50 PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Aitken

Aitken

Grade 8 Megan Schutte Léan Goslett
Lihle Sibiya Samantha Kee
(Ms J. Welgemoed) Musa Sithole Rochelle Kirstein
Stephanie Baker Robyn Steyn Andisiwe Kumbaca
Kiyasha Bhawani Kimmy Strydom Nicole Liebenberg
Erika Braune Julia Valente Thandiwe Makhathini
Xongy Chabalala Cheney van Graan Janke Malan
Jenny da Costa Nina van Graan Mashadi Mogase
Micaela dos Santos Carol Venn Reabetswe Motsamai
Kyla Eichhorn Lauren Wilken Chrissandra Naidoo
Hanna Fernie Kim Williams Sally Odhiambo
Delise Francis Tayla Paul
Gillian Gardiner Grade 10 Chévanne Potgieter
Megan Hardwick Ashleigh Raw
Caley Hill (Mrs E. Bloem) Bianca Rudolph
Jessica Jung Jessica Aereboe Sabrina Santos de Souza
Jaydene Keenan Ona Botha Natasha Secchi
Neo Khoele Alicia Butt Johanna Seema
Gontse Letsapa Vanessa da Silva Tarryn Small
Tiiso Maluleke Lerato Dimo Laetitia Somaru
Gabriela Marques Karisma Erasmus Stephanie Steyn
Jennifer Mimbulu Tomané Freel Natalie van Niekerk
Ailyn Nienaber Jesse-Kim Grundling
Joseline Nkhoma Jamie-Lee Jacobs Grade 12
Emilie-Rose Oldnall Tama Kampman
Muazza Omar Carrim Terri-Sharne Kearns (Ms D. Dugmore)
Gemma Priest Rebone Kgatle Amy Allen
Ceinwen Rikkers Vuyolwethu Mahlalela Vishika Babulal
Nina Salmon Siphokazi Manana Tam Brand
Sthembile Soko Ruth Minjale Kelly Cancella
Cynthia van der Walt Tuelo Mokoka Sharlene Dheyongera
Carla Whitehead Saaleha Moolla Nastassja Dunn
Cleo Mthembu Ana Carolina Faillace
Grade 9 Danielle Mulders Teresa Griessel
Jessica Nsenda Shereen Kennard
(Ms N. van Zyl) Koketso Ntlatleng Lebogang Kgothadi
Emma Alimohammadi Zinhle Nzimande Tussy Kyamulesire
Kriszti Bottyán Nokuthula Nzimande Kasulwa Masondo
Ruby Daniels Tayla Reimann Faith Minjale
Chelsea den Heyer Deeksha Rugjee Kgolagano Mokoka
Jess Ferreira Rachel Sola Danica Moss
Kayla Gray Catherine Tait Victoria Nurse
Belinda Harding Emmanuella Tieku Gabrielle Olwagen
Melissa Hunter Cammy Trollope Louan Pentz
Nandipha Jakuja Gail Vermaak Priya Ram
Sarah Lee Rufaro Rusike
Robyn Lyon Grade 11 Juliana Santos de Souza
Faith Mabena Christene Smith
Sinéad Mackrell (Mrs J. van der Westhuizen) Esther Sola
Kereng Marumola Majorie Abatan Michelle Spies
Nonde Masondo Taskeen Amod Letlhogonolo Tjale
Didi Mathibe Nadia Andrade Candice Venter
Shannon More O'Ferrall Gloria Asaba Monique Wilkins
Keitumetse Namane Lynne Daniels Siphe Ziqhu
Tyler Orfao Mishka Esmail
Esther Park Cleo Floudiotis 51PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Athlone Athlone

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Athlone

Grade 8 Athlone Stephi Ellington
Kirstin Foster
(Ms L. Austin) Kagiso Mphuthi Priyesha Gordhan
Jemima Agyapong Kelly Muller Jade Havermahl
Kelly Alexander Caitlin Murray Pei-Lin Hsu
Channelle Daffue Nadia Nel May Kyaw
Chantelle de Vries Kailasha Padayachy Chezleen Lachman
Benedicta Ekata Kristy Pierce Jessica Makua
Kristin Ellington Karianna Riekert Modiegi Mokoka
Sevi Floudiotis Tshepiso Sebola Mologadi Molala
Angela Gemeliaris Kelly Tasker Lerato Monama
Cayla Hayward Lauren Venter Azaria-May Monteiro
Karishma Jetha Karen Viljoen Onela Mtilwa
Warindi Kebera Ansjè Vogel Zoe Neocosmos
Cindy Kotze Caitlin Pike
Aphrodite Krikonis Grade 10 Devi Pillay
Ellen Kruger Khulekani Sindana
Karabo Mabudusha (Ms J. de Kock) Amy Viljoen
Kristen Marais Aswati Alummoottil Robyn Williams
Micaela Markides Kylie Bartosz Chanél Willson
Murunwa Masibigiri Michelle Bettman Elsmari Wium
Setsoaki Matubatuba Mpho Biko
Kelsey McFarlane Carla Classen Grade 12
Dudu Mdakane Angela Correia
Hlogi Mohale Monique du Preez (Ms E. Russell)
Sonwabile Msimanga Alison Fourie Catherine Anthony
Chanté Nienaber Mary-Ann Gettliffe Melissa Asante
Kiara Pretorius Gabi Gioia Kendall Bentley
Micaela Romanos Ashleigh Heydenrich Jennifer Carstens
Shani Smit Anke Kühn Anney Chang
Ashley van Zyl Michelle Manley Effie Coundouris
Abigail Visser Fabienne Marsay Danielle French
Megan Wolff-Piggott Nolo Matubatuba Carmyn Gast
Sunny Yang Michelle Mlati Marina Gemeliaris
Debbie Ndala Nebula Grimm
Grade 9 Reabetsoe Nkoane Leanne Holliday
Ntebogeng Nzunza Sara-Jane Jansen
(Ms M. Lippi) Didi Onwu Jae Lim
Kara Basson Tshegofatso Petje Loti Maboa
Roxanne Bräsler Paoli Rosa Ambani Maboho
Nikita Buna Kelsey Stewart Mapitso Makena
Meghan Dodds Shinea Swartz Candice Marran
Negar Fayazi Hoai Anh Tran Kagiso Matlala
Kayla Greger Roxanne van Rooyen Jessica Meyer
Sasha-Lee Gush Abigail Vause Frances Moerdyk
Melissa Jeannes Kelly-Jane Williams Johanna Mojela
Courtney Jordaan Tumi Motswaledi
Natalie Kimble Grade 11 Thato Nkoane
Melanie Kirsten Pamela Nondaba
Yeeun Kwon (Ms D. Pitt) Megan Oliver
Pungi Ledwaba Monique Anthony Margaret Olwoch
Jordan Letzler Robyn Barnes Thembelitle Sithole
Jordan Letzler Gabriella Bettoni Dominique Skeen
Kiara Manna Irini Bogiages Andrea Spyron
Resego Matshego Tyla Bowen Tarryn Whittle
Alexis McKenzie Robyn Bradfield
Sanaule Mostert Cintia Carvalho 53PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris
Cheyenne Dawcharan

Buxton Buxton

54 PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Buxton

Grade 8 Buxton Justine Date Chong
Christina de Gouveia
(Mr L. Niemandt) Kwena Mokgokong Elise de Kock
Shirna Beharrie Fortune Mthimunye Corinne Erasmus
Shannon Burgess Sharia Naidoo Aneesah Gani
Tunisia Cassim Duduzile Ngele Ruthanne Harbour
Deborah da Silva Kgomotso Nthodi Eleanor Harding
Daniela da Silva Nicole Patrick Kutlwano Lekgoane
Danielle Erasmus Kate Radebe Lindiwe Mahlangu
Rebecca Harle Melissa Repton Steffi Markou
Stacey Hassen Samantha Short Solami Mbatha
Umishka Hutheram Boudine Smith Lindela Mketeni
Ashira Jacob Wendy Tsai Gabi Motuba
Angel Janse van Rensburg Mariska van Rensburg Katy Nel
Denise Kabugujjo Shelby Webber Aobakwe Nembahe
Morategi Kale Yin-ting Yen Shelley Nowosenetz
Neo Kenoshi Amy Yorke-Hart Nikita Posthumus
Chelsea Klokow Lesedi Ramonyane
Bernadette Lowe Grade 10 Candice Repton
Merica Lugojolo Chesné Suliman
Sthembiso Mahlangu (Mrs J. Esterhuizen) Sam Swartz
Kamohelo Malesa Ingrid Benadie Sydne Yorke-Hart
Sibongile Masemola Sheridan Duvenage
Michela Morezzi Charmorné Fortune Grade 12
Irene Mpofu Almaz Goodman
Savannah Netherlands Brynne Guthrie (Mrs B. Cloete)
Kgomotso Netshine Roxy Hassett Tegan Biddulph
Chelsey Percival Ashley Jones Sarah Chemaly
Nicolette Raffaut Davene Joseph Caitlin Gandy
Masego Raseroka Channu-Lee Lai Courtney Gaunt
Laura Russell Anita Landsberg Mariska Grimbeek
Sasha Tavares Flika Malekane Gabi Jacobs
Mia van Schalkwyk Britt Mann Malebo Kgatle
Nicole van Zyl Sibongile Matema Bonita Lubbe
Samantha Wentzel Cassidy Meyer Thato Mabudusha
Koketso Mkhono Zjuan Mann
Grade 9 Phindi Mogashane Lebo Mawela
Katleho Molefe Emily Millar
(Mrs M. Albertyn) Gali Ndlovu Didi Mogashane
Kutlwano Basetse Amani Patel Mmalethabo Moima
Caitlin Cameron Dunella Petrohilos Nkalipho Molala
Sam Cowan Lesedi Peu Amo Mothoagae
Kamogelo Dhlamini Caley Pillans Zibusiso Moyo
Kate Gillespie Georgia Raffaut Meghann O’Mahoney
Ashley Grimsell Lwando Shumane Kylie Oosthuizen
Nadine Hetzler Jolandi Swanepoel Theshalia Padiachy
Kirsten Jordaan Tamryn Swanepoel Bronwyn Pieters
Gizelle Kotzé Megan van Staden Helena Pikirayi
Andiswa Kuluta Micke van Zyl Kutlwano Radebe
Khutso Letsoalo Narisha Singh
Tsebo Mahao Grade 11 Pamela Soundy
Princess Malebye Alexia Springer
Sisa Manzini (Mrs M. Holzhaüsser) Erin Vause
Lindiwe Mlambo Nicole Antoniadou
Meisie Modiga Daniella Bettoni 55PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris
Melissa Coetzer
Emma Cooper

Clarendon Clarendon

56 PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Clarendon

Clarendon

Grade 8 Geraldine Maila Danaë du Plessis
Hlogi Malete Merissa Dunbar
(Mrs C. Grobler) Ayanda Mbonani Mila Edwards
Samantha Black Christi Meletakos Chiara Fernandes
Sarah Brewer Kristin Milton Bianca Galego
Jodi Carelsen Kelebogile Mofolo Jade Janeke
Tyler Carnie Kayla Neethling Raquel Martins
Nicole Esterhuizen Folake Olukunle Mahlogonolo Masemola
Leandra Filippis Robin Roux Kgomotso Mogadime
Giselle Fourie Nothando Shandu Khutso Mrwata
Taryn Gerber Sharon van Diggelen Sianca Naidoo
Tamra Golob Shael van Greunen Thapelo Nchabeleng
Allegra Hoekstra Shandu Nefolovhodwe
Steph Hunter Grade 10 Wandile Nkosi
Sabrina James Aimee Oates
Kelsey Kemp (Mrs W. Lategan) Tshegofatso Phele
Carla Kotzé Susan April Tumi Ramafoko
Andrea Le Goabe Vanita Barreto Hanaa Solomon
Kgothatso Magoro Nadine Boshoff Nomfundo Spies
Chulu Mahamba Chansa Chansa Zaheeda Tshankie
Taryne Marupen Monica Dodzo Nadia van der Walt
Thandeka Masango Chelsea Francis Sofi Zway
Kitso Mofokeng Naledi Gololo
Karabo Moleleki Luzaan Heyns Grade 12
Thiloshni Moodley Erin Howard
Kholofelo Mulaudzi Jana Kühn (Mrs I. Maas)
Athabile Ngxamngxa Yentel le Roux Biance Barnard
Devin Oelofsen Christine Leong-Colom Colleen Blom
Denise Onen Bernice Losaba Kelly Burchell
Lauren Pijper Johanna Lubuma Priyanka Chinsamy
Caldi Roberts Masego Madisha Daniela Galego
Sarah Seo Thando Maeko Michelle Guerreiro
Muniek Swart Boitu Masihleho Kayleigh Herselman
Roxanne Yasbek Danielle Millar Lehlogonolo Khwinana
Nkageng Mokgatle Amy Klapwijk
Grade 9 Leseho Moletsane Marilyn Makengo
Kayla Mutidja Oyama Mayedwa
(Mrs S. Harbour) Tiyane Nel Melina Meletakos
Monique Barnard Nancy Nthulane Nthabiseng Modjadji
Daynnah Blignaut Fei Fei Qi Bai Mokate
Abi Bloem Sophia Rahman Khotlello Mooka
Katerina Bogiages Dayna Remus Chisomo Nthulane
Monique Cillié Nonhle Skosana Katlego Serakwane
Soné Coetzee Li-Bonné Swart Sine Sigwaza
Abbi du Preez Sherina Tavares Faaiza Solomon
El-Jean du Preez Katya Vlahopoulos Mony Steenkamp
Janine Engelbrecht Nicole Swanepoel
Chazwyn Ferreira Grade 11 Anelisa Tabata
Jani Furniss Kem Tumba Diong
Andrea Grimsell (Mrs L. van Heerden) Bridget Vlag
Aviva Hoekstra Vanessa Aguiar Tracey Webster
Shannon Kenney Nicole Battison Nicola Wiliams
Charné Kirkwood Kavisha Behari Vuyiswa Yeni
Karen Kruse Shannon Black Keleigh-Ché Zukor
Jess Laing Shelby Childs
Bevuya Mahamba Emmy Druitt 57PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Connaught Connaught

58 PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Connaught

Connaught

Grade 8 Lehlohonolo Moche Skye Hendey
Moloko Mokgokong Catherine Jansen
(Mrs S. Joseph) Ofentse Moropa Abulele Madasa
Araliya Aaron Simeme Mthembu Sanet Magoro
Erine Bacsy Nthabiseng Ncube Gabriela Malan
Tayla Calcott Nicole Ponelis Courtney Male
Meaghan Collett Thato Ramahuta Lauren Mitchell
Casey-Lee de Beer Ashleigh September Adelaide Mosala
Micaela de Freitas Nhlawulo Shikwambane Luvo Mputa
Thobeka Duma Yollande Tshimbombo Nothando Mudzingwa
Meg Durrant Bianca van der Walt Keyuri Naidoo
Christy Flaxman Melissa Whitehead Ntsoko Tumi
Jean-Marie Gettliffe Tarryn Wishart Anya Oberholzer
Chelsea Hayes Nicola Patrick
Nicole Isherwood Grade 10 Skye Pienaar
Stacey Jansen Anoek Ramathoka
Ana Jiminez (Mrs K. Buckley) Nira Ramlall
Cally Karabis Tamzin Anthony Briony Simon
Kholeka Khuzwayo Marissa Bester Alicia Titus
Taryn Kotze Mischa Durrant Mannana Tshoagong
Thoko Malaza Vanessa Frazão
Ashleigh Marais Missy Hayes Grade 12
Tlou Mathatho Victoria Horne
Meghann Miller Raquel Jones (Ms I Turpin)
Sharuth Milton Letisha Jungbahadur Helen Acres
Andile Moale Simone le Roux Palesa Choane
Caylin Nell Kgothatso Lebese Kyra Coetzee
Unathi Nkhoma Priyanka Nagar Tessa Dodds
Tselane Ramothata Maneshree Naidoo Stashia du Toit
Savannah Ryan Jane Nampijja-Lwasampijja Kara Faulkner-Smith
Ziyanda Sithole Zimasa Ngcwangu Nikita Ferreira
Courtney Theys Matildah Nkwane Carla Gerdes
Shana Trail Lili Passetti Chrizell Hanekom
Vicki Venter Unathi Qomoyi Nicola Hayes
Nicole Quinn Claudia Hetzler
Grade 9 Kylann Robbertse Koki Kgagara
Erin Sanders Tsholo Leballo
(Mrs J. de Sousa) Amanda Schutte Kgothatso Lephoko
Zahra Ally Masego Seboka Claire Linley
Tshedi Bapela Melissa Tapson Stacey Lock
Nadine Basilio Thamsi Thobejane Katlego Masha
Meghan Boyd Ciske Uys Sandi McDonald
Chané Denation Angy Velthuysen Natalie Neethling
Jennifer Egan Terri-Leigh Wilken Kirstin Oosthuizen
Madelize Geldenhuys Velasco Williams Ceri Payet
Kayla Harvey Christi Prost
Veruzka Lategan Grade 11 Rika Schoeman
Seithati Legodi Courtney Scott
Katlego Lekalakala (Mrs E. Nieuwoudt) Nicola Scurr
Kylè Makhafola Samantha Basdew Melissa Spitz
Zintle Mdletye Shanna Davidson Gill Vorster
Robyn Mill Nicole de Sousa Ashleigh Whittle
Morgan Miskin Dakalo Dowelani
Lesego Mmatli Jaci Hawker

59PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Duncan Duncan

60 PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Duncan

Grade 8 Duncan Leonette Craffert
Amy Cuffe
(Mrs J. Knoetze) Mapula Maponya Zizi Dlamini
Angela Anderson Becky Millar Abigail Georgiades
Keegan Aspeling Tirelo Modiba Carole Godfrey
Keorapetse Baholo Simbongile Molomo Kaylee Higgins
Niya Bam Rhoda Motlholo Lauren Hudson
Carissa Booyse Kabelo Ngoatje PJ Kambala
Lisa Brown Itumeleng Nkoana Rutendo Kumire
Theshni Canniappan Nthabiseng Sebego Nolwazi Mabena
Michelle Combrink Bongekile Shongwe Kim Mackey
Tarryn Doherty Jessica Sibiya Maphuasi Mahlaela
Sammy Ferreira Monique Smalley Thato Mahuma
Tammy Fortuin Kayla Smith Diane Mathibe
Jé-nae Freel Chané van der Merwe Gloria Mbogoma
Michelè Gray Kelsey van Wyk Kgaogelo Mkhonto
Ama Hlalele Caitlin Wagner Thumo Neluvhalani
Telana Janse van Vuuren Abigail Niemand
Chandrè Jooste Grade 10 Nimisha Pillay
Zidza Katenga Mikayla Platts
Nelicia Kleynhans (Ms G. Cator) Katie Rainbow
Anna Kulikova Kuphela Baduza Melanie Rutten
Keshia Ling Lebo Baloyi Saneze Tshayana
Michelle Lopes Neo Bontsi
Tiisetso Matlebyane Chandelle Claassen Grade 12
Tlami Matshego Ronley Cooper
Tshego Modiba Anelia de Waal (Ms B. Grover)
Rabi Moutlana Mariam Diakite Arielle Bourbon
Jaydene Pearson Jeannine Fourie Jeni Buskes
Ushana Ramjee Jean Gilgannon Esther Chakwana
Tendo Ramugondo Thembi Hara Tarnia Cooper
Malebo Sedibeng Kele Lebakeng Melissa de Lange
Ikgomotseng Sekwala Siya Lukwe Robyn Ferguson
Kendall Simon Masego Marakalala Sam Ferreira
Leigh-Ann Smith Dimpho Matlala Hannah Fobian
Tshegofatso Tleane Tebogo Matsebanane Siobhan Greger
Shannon Minders Stephanie Grimsell
Grade 9 Nompi Mkatshwa Babs Kambala
Rebaone Mmutle Lauren King
(Mr F. Ferreira) Kgomotso Mrwata Tanya Kruse
Ria Abraham Jacqueline Mtachi Evelyn Makena
Portia Banda Chelsea Paterson Evelyn Mfolo
Monique Bennett Samantha Rogers Manishka Moodley
Alicia Bezuidenhout Paula Schutte Lisa Naudé
Naomi Bitumba Refilwe Sedia Mary-Anne Nel
Lindie Botes Trudie Spangenberg Britney Powell
Lize-Maré Combrink Danielle van Wyk Jeanique Pretorius
Leanne Forder Nathalie Warnich Danè Prinsloo
Kathleen Goss Ting-Ting Zhang Palesa Rammego
Kelebogile Kgoale Amelia Shand
Ramaredi Koikanyang Grade 11 Olivia Smart
Gontse Lekoma Jyssica Stückler
Tanya Ludik (Mrs S. Rahman) Leigh-Ann van Heerden
Shalom Maclean Maria Banda Briarly Wills
Ursula Makibelo Jessica Bonner
Kelly Brookshaw 61PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris
Jenny Chen

Gladstone Gladstone

62 PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Gladstone

Gladstone

Grade 8 Kelly Johnson Nicci Fernandes
Jung-ha Kim Kendall Harbour
(Mrs A Mjadu) Lauren Livanos Maryna Jordaan
Robyn Brown Andrea Manuel Ji ha Kim
Samantha Chamberlain Megan Marshall Sophia Liu
Cara Cormack Nomhle Mashego Chloé Mackey
Jade Durrant Laurinda Monteiro Diana Mawoko
Melissa Ferreira Kgothatso Mosai Olivia Middleton
Daniella Gioia Belinda Muwunga Tamukedde Masego Mogakane
Andrea Hattingh Kieza Pacheco Lebo Mokolane
Amy Hatton Meghan Pike Masego Molebaloa
Ellen Heydenrych Michelle Revolta Otlile Mooketsi
Vanessa Jacobs Shweta Sebastian Refilwe Mthimunye
Micealè Jooste Dharshana Yengopal Bridgette Muwunga
Lòrelle Jordaan Tamukedde
Kyla Joseph Grade 10 Melissa Pike
Catherine Kennard Amelia Potgieter
Mamonare Mahlo (Ms A. de Agrela) Sheromna Sewpersad
Obakeng Makoloi Nakita André Inge-Mari Smedsrud
Lorinda Marrian Daniella Baptista Rosa Megan Steyn
Saneh Memela Bronwyn Binedell Jade Twiname
Gomsa Mogotsi Nicole Camara Marie-Claire van den Berg
Naleli Mokone Kirsten Chamberlin Leoné van der Sande
Lerato Ncube Netéske Horton
Tinyiko Ngobeni Faith John Grade 12
Dee Nkau Samar Khalaf
Felicia Ntsitsi Ingrid Lambert (Mrs M. Booysen)
Beneditte Odoi Ashford Mmakhotso Lamola Dina Antoniades
Morakane Rakimane Benedict Luposo Kerry Bodenstein
Luyanda Ramorotho Shadi Maepa Nyasha Firnhaber
Krisanka Redelinghuys Nadine Maharaj Cara Furniss
Saskia Redelinghuys Sechaba Makhura Kaylee Greyling
Joanne van den Berg Selloana Mokwena Lénique Jafta
Louise van Tonder Louisa Montwedi Danelle Lamont
Gina-May Whyte Zizipo Mqonqo Yvonne Langa
Lindy Nieuwoudt Allison Lynch
Grade 9 Nana Ntsaluba Boipelo Makwiting
Michelle Nyabvudzi Roxette Malala
(Mrs Y. Mathole) Taryn O'Brien Lavender Mashinini
Elizabeth Biggs Tara O’Reilly Patience Matlala
Kieran Byrch Roxanna Possin Karla Meiring
Victoria Chasi Genevieve Rauff Mpho Mofolo
Laurali Coelho Seewoochurn Melissa Thumbran Odirile Morake
Sandra Collins Neo Tsuene Koki Motloung
Dominique de Almeida Natasha Tumba Tebogo Mpe
Bianca Dicker Kim Vermaak Precious Ndala
Courtney Elson Joi Wright Paballo Notoane
Casey Flanagan Mosa Qhobela
Carina Garrett Grade 11 Realeboga Segoati
Siobhan Hall Mpumi Skosana
Sarah Hamoya (Mrs J. Greenberg) Nooreza Soopee
Sophie Hinitt Chloé Cormack Reabetswe Thipe
Aye-Chan Htun Angelique da Silva Yazmin Uys
Erin Humphries Genevieve Edwards

63PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

McWilliam McWilliam

64 PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

McWilliam

McWilliam

Grade 8 Anele Manana Wilmaré Dippenaar
Danielle McGarry Daniella Ferguson
(Mrs S. Labuschagne) Thori Molawa Tarryn Griffin
Danielle Bolink Kayla Morkel Maureen Grobbelaar
Precious Bonoko Bakang Motoma Lee Hooper
Shaska Campos Heather Muller Thuli Keupilwe
Shafieqah Davis Lethabo Ndala Lauren Kuhn
Emma Dives Skye Nolan Alex Linley
Raquel Dos Santos Zinhle Novazi Kassidy Lombard
Andrea du Toit Megan Page Deneel Lotz
Ashley Efraim Tatiana Prelorenzo Robyn Mackey
Frances Everett Jenna Ressa Sibongile Mahlangu
Alexia Fernihough Bronwyn Rodda Olefile Mokoene
Jess Gregory Heather Smith Prudence Monageng
Sarah Heuer Tamsyn Stanley Nicola Muller
Tirion Jones Kelin Oelofsen
Lydia Jordaan Grade 10 Chantelle Rebel
Natasha Keenan Michelle Robilliard
Landi Kotzé (Mrs V. Hohls) Innocentia Sebopa
Balekane Legoabe Claudia Basilio Candice Sharp
Matimu Lowane Heynieke Brits Kirsti Spilkin
Caileen Lubbe Joané Burger Bohlale Tsotetsi
Precious Majwafi Megan Chauke Abby van Niekerk
Kholofelo Mamabolo Tari Chimbo Dané Williams
Moloko Masipa Nikita Claassen Sharon Wu
Masego Masoanganye Pearl Ephraim Michelle Zeller
Remofilwe Mathebula Kim Goldenberg
Cathy Monyela Kristina Jovanovic Grade 12
Reabetswe Motsepe Tumelo Ledwaba
Amanda Mwaka Kamogelo Letloenyane (Ms B. Cass)
Vianka Naidoo Kamogelo Maaka Edah Chapewa
Onkgopotse Phaka Busi Mahlangu Song Ha Choi
Lerato Phatudi Gale Maimane Kelly Davidson
Keitumetse Salagae Hloni Matlebyane Deanna de Gouveia
Koketso Tjiane Naledi Maubane Nosipho Goba
Gretchen Tsotetsi Keisha Moeti Donné Grobler
Nthabiseng Mohale Zanele Hlongwane
Grade 9 Onthatile Mokoena Roxanne Kellerman
Lethabo Motswaledi Joy Kitheka
(Ms A. Swanepoel) Ntombi Ngwenya Stephanie Marais
Emma Aihoon Ponia Nkomo Michaela Marques
Naa Anum Thando Sobantu Ntokozo Masango
Adriel Bizamenyamungu Salma Sujee Kulwa Masters
Rachel Blew Meriza van den Berg Nandi Mketi
Nicole Caldeira Chevaughn van der Westhuizen Belinda Moyo
Elizabeth Cilliers Layla Vlahopoulos Kimishka Naidoo
Kalley Coleman Storm Whitmore Maxine Nortje
Suzanne de Bruyn Chanelle Williams Jessica Opfou
Maya du Plessis Karabo Ramalibana
Chloé Erasmus Grade 11 Marlies Rothkegel
Megan Gillies Samantha Serfontein
Caily Jonck (Mrs V. Ramlaul) Kgali Tshabalala
Bonolo Kgomo Lauren Brooks Irene Viljoen
Thobekani Mabasa Amber Burnett Tamryn Whitmore
Maram Mahdi Nadine Card Clarise Winkler
Tsholofelo Mamoliki Itu Dikobe Mbali Yende

65PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Selborne Selborne

66 PHSG 1902-2009 • T he Iris

Selborne

Grade 8 Selborne Luzaan de Beer
Amy de Beer
(Mrs V. Venter) Sin-ji Lee Maé du Toit
Arifa Abdool-Rehman Palesa Mabena Fin Ellison
Yuri Bhaga Lerato Maseko Beatrix Erasmus
Gina Botha Mmabatho Mashiane Annabel Hadjinicolaides
Micaela Cox Bergen Massyn Shannon Jacobs
Micayla Dennis Philile Mhlanga Carmin Jansen van Vuuren
Kaelin Dreyer Lunga Mkhatshwa Akhona Mafenuka
Mignon du Plessis Kimberley Mkombeza Atlehang Maseko
Marilie du Plooy Neo Modise Fikile Masikane
Sharon Eagle Danielle Moulton Yelena Mohamed
Stephanie Fichardt Kelby Pastor Olebogeng Morolo
Gemma-May Grotepass Alicia Pereira Lize Mostert
Wilana Hattingh Jennifer Purchase Palesa Motloung
Felicia Howard Aimée Thompson Mpumi Ndhlovu
Zoë Kalbskopf Cata Tubb Amy Panaretou
Elizabeth Kiggundu Megan van der Zwan Atelma Ponelis
Hwa-hae Lee Taskeen Sheik Omar
Milanda Louw Grade 10 Tebogo Siwela
Mpho Mabala Carmen Taljaard
Kelebogile Malefo (Mrs S. Ntuli) Mariellé Tappan
Modi Masipa Bronwyn Aspeling Riana van den Burg
Titi Mathole Stacey Braithwaite Alet van Jaarsveld
Taki Mawela Karla du Toit
Karabo Mogoane Rafaella Faisca Grade 12
Kganya Molefe Chantelle Fekete
Cleopatra Mothiba Chané Glöckler (Mrs L. du Toit)
Vishanka Naidoo Carina Greeff Tiisetso Chimbalanga
Boipelo Nyatlo Isabella Kao Sianne Crighton
Fiona Pikirayi Jemma Lamb Gina dos Santos
Claudia Summers Lelethu Majola Nadine Feenstra
Itumeleng Thokwane Refilwe Makgalemane Amy Humphreys
Sarah Thompson Angelica Mills Carmen-Kaye Lambrechs
Meghan van der Merwe Nizo Moruane Dudu Lamola
Kutlwano Yende Miliswa Ndziba Sheree Leong
Busi Ntisa Nkamo Mahlaela
Grade 9 Lisa Pickering Thabang Malatji
Kiara-Lee Potgieter Qaqamba Mgijima
(Mrs M. Engelbrecht) Stelbé Rademeyer Caroline Mkombeza
Robyn Barlow Monique Rebel Danila Molgy
Monica Blignaut Mari Schoombie Tshegofatso Ndlovu
Anisa Carim Azille Schulze Sibongile Ngoatje
Claudia Casieri Danielle Seeger Neo Ntlatseng
Nthabiseng Chabedi Liezel Swiegers Laura Oca
Samantha de Hart Liezel van Graan Beth Petersen
Matshidiso Dina Bianca Venter Kayleigh Pierce
Bile Diphoko Kimberly Vorster Vishantay Pillay
Charnito Esau Kaylah Walter Murendeni Raliphada
Freya Finbow Emma-Leigh Wilke Christine Roos
Kathrin Gioia Rebecca Wise Bongeka Sishi
Katy Godfrey Dineo Teffo
Faithful Ijeoma Grade 11 Uma Vijayan
Rebekah Joubert Mandy Westwood
Juanita Kallychurn (Ms S. Olivier) Liang Yu
Amber Capra
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van Zyl van Zyl

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van Zyl

van Zyl

Grade 8 Clarissa Payne Tenushka Govender
Tshegofatso Pooe Catherine Humphries
(Ms N. Lottering) Anisha Ramlakan Safiyah Ismail Vally
Nicole Aguiar Mina Raptis Posh Kekana
Kaylee Benkenstein Nicole Schutte Kiyashni Kollapen
Callie Bofilatos Kelsey Scott Jeanne-Louise Lamont
Zaneta Boshoff Busi Sibeko Tumi Ledwaba
Kelly Chen Ingrid Silalahi Sibella Louw
Tamzin Durrant Kirstin Sprenger de Rover Michelle Lubbe
Gabriela Gaignoux Ammarah Vally Jeenette Mabasa
Gemma Harrison Grethe van Aswegen Simone Maree
Nombali Mahlangu Monica van Dyk Boitshoko Mochaki
Lesedi Matime Catherine Yorke-Hart Roxanne Mostert
Siya Mbatha Caroline Mvula
Courtney McDonald Grade 10 Violet Nyirenda
Tshiamo Mmotsa Khuraisha Patel
Dineo More (Mrs S. Pike) Katlego Ramodike
Tegan Mouton Chévonne Bräsler Cláudia Rodrigues
Molly Namirembe Mariette Chrysostomou Sherilyn Roelofse
Tando Nxenye Jennifer Davis Tanja Schmid
Istique Parker Caroline Fourie Lebo Sebolai
Dilnaaz Patel Ashley Gandy Astrid Silalahi
Tabasum Qaderi Charné Gerber Cherene van Wyk
Oratile Rakale Megan Hills Cassandra Willers
Caroline Reynhardt Kelsley Jacobus
Sandra Siakam Siânie Jenkins Grade 12
Phindile Sibeko Nadéne Kotzé
Kirsty Symmonds Julia Madiba (Mrs N. de Bruin)
Bridget Uys Mpumi Mahlabane Luët Buys
Mieke van der Westhuizen Bianca Manna Jess Clifton
Lauren van Zyk Marcelle Maritz Boitumelo Dikgole
Shannen Venter Gontse Matsietsa Cassey Foxcroft
Ishara Wheatley Lucia Miller Vicky Giacinti
Shadi Monkoe Talita Greyling
Grade 9 Rayann Moodley Thando Jaji
Talisa Nel Lisa Kahimbaara
(Mr P. Niemann) Claudia Neves Nyameka Kuluta
Perihan Abdel Hafez M'bali Ngidi Nabihah Kurrimboccus
Tasneem Chan Goolam Emma Nurse Dionné Lutz
Beverley Chen Bronwen Post Thoriso Mashiapata
Robyn Doyle Chryssie-Anne Roberts Dotto Masters
Ezanne Engelbrecht Jenna Rossi Avery Mokoena
Paula Ferreira de Almeida Ji-Ling Suen Galaletsang Molefe
Chipo Jaya Marjoke Terblanche Mmabatho Moletsane
Fadilah Kurrimboccus Brooke Thorpe Amelia-Meri Monteiro
Tania Lagoa Niki van den Berg Simthembile Nkwali
Tshepiso Lehutjo Sam van Niekerk Chumisile Nxiweni
Shirneen Madhoo Dizellé Oberholzer
Mpume Maghandlela Grade 11 Tanya Qaderi
Nicole Mangondo Hirra Rahman Khan
Rouam Matcham (Mrs S. Dowlath) Samantha Steyn
Hope Mathebula Lili Blackie Didi Tlhaabye
Eyna Mohamed Megan Boegman Amy Wang
Masego Ntuli Nicole Dawson Lauren Wood
Thandos Nxiweni Anné Englebrecht Amanda Zamundu

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House Highlights

House Highlights

1st Athlone
2nd Selborne
3rd Buxton
4th van Zyl
5th Clarendon
6th Gladstone
7th Aitken
8th Duncan
9th McWilliam
10th Connaught

Clephan Shield

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House Highlights

Aitken

Aitken has once again done itself proud! The year started off on a high

note with our enthusiastic Grade 8s coming fourth at the Grade 8 Camp.

This house is full of spirit and we once again won the Spirit Cup at the

Inter-house gala in the first term. We had a wonderful play directed by

the talented Kelly Cancella and Shereen Kennard. The play was called

‘The Assistant’. It had a Cinderella kind of twist. The directors

hand-picked the actresses and made it a great success. The Grade

10s chose the theme for the annual jersey display and came up with

the theme ‘Pot of Gold’. The idea was very creative, but

unfortunately only landed us in ninth place. Well done for all the hard

work.

Aitken We also participated at the Inter-house Quiz and we came seventh. The
Aitkenites brought along their spirit once again at the athletics meeting and that
landed us with the Spirit Cup in our hands yet again! Winning the Spirit Cup twice in

the year really says something about Aitken’s level of camaraderie! Our last event was

House Week which went rather well. The senior soccer team managed to win. The water

polo was played in the fourth term and the Aitkenites played exceptionally well, managing

fourth place. A big thank you to Ms Dugmore, who has been very supportive and always willing to go the extra mile and to my

Deputy and friend, Shereen Kennard, for always being so hard-working and dedicated. To the 2009 cheerleaders, you have a done a

fantastic job. Lastly, to the matrics and the rest of the house, thank you for always participating. Without you this house wouldn’t

be the same. Congratulations to the new Heads. I wish you all the best for next year and the years to come.

The best thing that you can wear and it will always suit you is a smile.

Lebogang Kgothadi (Grade 12)

Athlone

‘We Love Athlone, Yes, We Do’

Red is frequently used as a symbol of guilt, anger and sin but at Pretoria High

School for Girls the red is a representation for Unity, Excellence, Spirit and

most importantly, Athlone.

Our little Grade 8s were welcomed into our family with open arms and,

without hesitation, they rushed to purchase their house badges

because they quickly learnt that no superhero can be recognised

without identification. The Inter-house Gala was indeed a sweet

event. Our cheerleaders, with their candy coloured, red and white

outfits and pig tails, charmed the crowd. Our girls swam like champs

and the house cheered them on, right to the point where they

themselves were red. Although we were not victorious, Athlone stuck

together till the end.

Knowledge is power and Athlone had the power and this was proved

when Athlone came first in the General Knowledge Quiz. Athlone

dominated right from the start. Our girls remained calm and collected Athlone
throughout the quiz. Our house play, The ‘News Room’ showed off Athlone’s mature
side. No one could deny the chemistry the actresses had on stage.

The Grade 10s’ unforgettable jersey display ‘Athlone Ignited’ lit up the hall. Athlone

celebrated when we were announced the winners. Well done Grade 10s! Athlone also lit up

the Affies track at the Inter-house Athletics, leaving our competitors in the dust. At the end of the day, all Athlone could say was,

‘Yes, we did it again’. For the second consecutive year Athlone has won the athletics. During House Week Athlone was geared up

and ready to go. The girls were enthusiastic to give it one last push before the end and this they did.

Athlone is indeed the house where excellence is not the exception but the norm. The year 2009 was a great year for our family and

our fire is still burning furiously. A big congratulations to the house for winning the 2009 Clephan Shield. Now we sit and wait for

the challenges next year will bring us.

Margaret Olwoch (Grade 12)

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Buxton

We all walk about in our green dresses at school but there is one thing that sets us all apart and that’s

our houses. I’m proud to be part of one of the best – Buxton!

At the Grade 8 Camp, our young Buxtonites showed real spirit and enthusiasm in all the

activities. The gala that was held at the end of the weekend showed their determination and

they were placed eighth overall.

At the Inter-house Gala we gave it our all and achieved amazing results, coming fourth

overall. This result was all thanks to our cheerleaders ‘Miss Independents’ and, of course,

our swimmers.

Buxton’s house play ‘Safety on a Camel’ was phenomenal thanks to our directors,

Malebo and Bonita. A special thanks to our actors and actresses, as well as our backstage

crew and manager and our sound and music girls. One more thank you to Alexia and Zjuan

for taking on the role as the camel.

At the Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz Buxton really showed their metal by coming

second overall. Thank you to all the participants for doing us proud. The Grade 10s did a great

Buxton job with the theme for the jersey display.
The Inter-house Athletics was a day of fun and excitement. Even though we tied ninth, our

spirit was endless. Thank you to all the last-minute volunteers on the day, due to the swine flu

epidemic!

House week was the highlight at the Inter-house activities where our Buxtonites showed off

their talents or learnt something new.

Our bridge and debating teams came an inspired first. Senior volleyball players came an impressive second and both our cricket teams

achieved a solid third position. Well done and thank you to all the girls who participated willingly and with such enthusiasm.

It was a pleasure being head of such an enthusiastic and spirited house. House meetings were a breeze thanks to Buxton’s teachers,

especially Mrs Cloete. I would not have been able to get through the year without Malebo, my deputy, who had my back throughout the

year. Thank you to my fellow Buxtonites for an outstanding year and remember … ‘Our Blood is Green’!

Kylie Oosthuizen (Grade 12)

Clarendon

‘You don’t always have to win to be the best’.

This past year was a rather successful one for Clarendon. With a few trials

and many tribulations, we definitely proved to be the best that we can be!

Our success started with the arrival of our new Grade 8s and the beginning of

the fun-filled Grade 8 ‘Safari Camp’. With activities including flag-painting, a

treasure hunt and skits directed by the girls, everyone was sure to have a blast!

The new Clarendonites came second in the Grade 8 Gala and their cheering

abilities proved to be promising for the years to come. Our theme for the

Inter-house Gala was inspired by Austin Powers’ Goldmember: It was titled

‘Clarendon going for Gold’. Although we didn’t quite achieve our goal by

winning the gold, we left the pool enclosure with fifth place and gold in our

hearts. Our play stole the limelight and had the whole school in hysterics, giving Clarendon
the girls and teachers something to talk about for weeks. The play swooped
awards such as Best Director, Best Script and Best Actress (shared with Connaught)

and was even entered into the FNB All Girls’ Festival with thanks to Sofi Zway and

Anelisa Tabata. ‘Waiting Insane – How Precous Sithole lost her Stapler’ was a true

Clarendon success! We came third in the Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz with the

help from Melina Melatakos, Tumi Ramofoko, Sofi Zway, Danielle Millar and Nicola Williams.

Our jersey display ’Spongebob in the City’ was also definitely a sight to see, thanks to our ever so spirited Grade 10s! When it came to Inter-

house Athletics, Clarendon showed off their athletic capability, resulting in a third place. House Week was filled with laughter and heaps

of fun during soccer, cricket, volleyball and basketball matches as well as junior rounders. All in all, 2009 proved to be filled with

enthusiasm, energy and all round excellent performance from all the Clarendon ladies! A big thank you goes to Mrs Grobler for all her

hard work as well as to all the Clarendon teachers! Thank you, Nicola for your dedication and support. You have been an excellent Vice

Head of House.

GO FOR GOLD CLARENDON!

Nicole Swanepoel (Grade 12)

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Connaught

There is a saying that goes, ‘Time flies when you are having fun’.

This past year describes exactly this and much fun was had by all the ladies in

dark blue. The year got off to a racing start with the Grade 8 camp. The theme

for the camp was ‘safari’ and Claudia Hetzler and her team of Smurfarians

battled it out at the weekend’s activities. At the end of the camp, the Grade 8

Gala took place, where the girls took part in all sorts of unusual activities such

as swimming in pyjamas, attempting the doggy paddle and trying not to

drown. The gala was tough and at the end of it all, Connaught’s Grade 8s

went home victorious, and in first place.

At the Inter-house Gala, our team of cheerleaders, dressed as the

masked dancers from the ‘hood’, led the whole house in cheer throughout

the event. The Connaught swimmers truly brought their best strokes out

and, after a noble effort, ended third.

Meanwhile, Kgothatso Lephoko and Keyuri Naidoo were working hard

as the directors of the house play, ‘The Underdogs’. The play told the story

of Paul and Ziggy who have super hip-hop talent, but are never given the

chance to showcase it. In the end, they upstage their teacher and perform a

Connaught dance of their own. The play received numerous nominations and Claudia
Hetzler walked off with the award for Best Actress for her role as the teacher, Mrs
Sprightly.

Term Two brought on the General Knowledge Quiz. Helen Acres, Claudia

Hetzler, Keyuri Naidoo and Erin Saunders were the participants for the evening. The

team put up a brave effort and will have many memories to treasure. The Grade 10s set up a wonderful jersey display and showed off the

colour blue in the land of ‘The Smurfs’. The numerous jerseys collected certainly kept many people warm in winter.

The Inter-house Athletics brought with it tears and laughter and the athletes made us proud with their raw talent. The Grade 8 team is

to be commended for their fine effort. At the end of the day, Connaught ended fifth.

The House Week was the matrics’ last house event. The seniors and juniors had a lot of fun on and off the field. We are proud to say

that the house participated very well and spurred on our teams.

Although the year flew by, we have many treasured memories of 2009. Special thanks go to all the people who helped make Connaught

the caring, supportive house it is and to Ms Turpin for her unwavering support. Blue is a wonderful colour. May it continue making an

impact for a long time to come!

Claudia Hetzler (Grade 12)

Duncan Duncan

This year the competition was stiff, with the Inter-house gala, athletics, house plays
and last, but not least, House Week. Duncan put up a good fight, and was placed
second in the House Plays with our play, ‘Fiction Bard’. We cheered our hearts
out at Inter-house athletics. Our Grade 8s rose to the occasion by becoming
Duncanites and made us proud. Our matrics won the cricket for us in House
week. Proteas watch out!

But the biggest competition we faced this year and won hands down was
becoming a family and working together through everything from supporting
one another in events to committing to the house and one another. These are
the best battles won! This separates us from the rest, but brings us closer
together. No matter what happens we will always be the best house!

Thank you, Duncan, for all your effort. The memories we made together will
never be forgotten. Just remember: you don’t know what you’ve got until you’ve
lost it and you don’t know what you’re missing until you’ve found it! You found your
family in this big pond, don’t lose it!
Tarnia Cooper (Grade 12)

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House Highlights

Gladstone

What an amazing year it has been for Gladstone. Starting by welcoming our

Grade 8s to bidding the matrics farewell. Our new Grade 8s proved

themselves at the Grade 8 Camp. Tug-of-war was their thing; they

showed a lot of spirit and team work. Our Grade 8s came fourth at the

gala, showing that our happy stones were off to a great start.

At the Inter-house Gala, although we came third from the bottom,

we had to be the house with the hottest entrance done by our own

‘Gladstone P D’. Our cheerleaders came up with a cops and robbers

theme, where our cops had to catch the other nine robbers. So next time

when things are amiss, don’t be afraid to call GLADSTONE PD! We didn’t

win the Spirit Cup but there definitely was plenty of it in the house.

Gladstone ‘Volponia’, directed by Cara Furniss and Marie-Claire van den Berg was a
play about exposing the greed and deceit that we humans have when it comes to the
love of money and power. ‘Volponia’, a woman who had inherited her father’s

riches is suddenly targeted by people in the community and they pretend to care about

her , but try to kill her to get the money. While ‘Volponia’ is well aware of this she doesn’t

know that her butler is trying to kill her and in the end succeeds. Hollywood here we come!

With our know it alls in the house, in this year’s General Knowledge Quiz we came sixth. Well done, ladies, for the fine achievement.

We had to give Athlone a chance.

Because of our neutral colour, Gladstone never runs out of ideas for the jersey displays. This year our Grade 10s decided on ‘the old

lady in the shoe box house’ theme. It was perfectly planned and fitted in with the theme of caring and giving. Inter-house athletics always

comes in the middle of the year when the girls feel that they are over-worked and ‘schooled out’. But Gladstone showed a lot of spirit as a

family with smiles on our faces.

House week was about soccer, volleyball, cricket and basketball. Although in most of our games we came third, fourth and fifth from

the bottom, our girls proved to be strong in basketball, coming first and adding more bounce into their stroll.

Gladstone over the year has been proven to be a happy house. Win or lose we always have smiles on our faces …and our shirts. Our

motto is ‘HAVE FUN’.

Mpumi Skhosana (Grade 12)

McWilliam

Team work. This is what McWilliam 2009 has been all about. The year began with

thirty-three enthusiastic Grade 8s. At the camp, they decided to call the team

‘McWilliam Stars’– a name which they lived up to. While they came ninth in the

Fun Gala that weekend, their amazing spirit and enthusiasm made them a

welcome addition to the house.

The theme that the cheerleaders chose for the Inter-house Gala this year

was ‘Sarafina’. It was McWilliam’s turn to show the school that ‘Stars don’t

do. Stars just be ...’! The swimmers’ talents and hard work ensured that we

were placed in the top six houses. Our house play ‘Detained’ did extremely

well at the House Play Festival, with three nominations: Best Script, Best

Director and Best Play. Well done to the Director and co-director, Candice

and Alex for this achievement, as well as to all the drama queens! Lauren, Sam

and Candice fared rather well at the Inter-house general Knowledge Quiz, McWilliam
coming fourth. The jersey display was organised by the Grade 10s according to
the theme ‘Every Cloud has a Silver Lining’. Thank you to the Grade 10s and Mrs

Hohls for all their hard work. Although we didn’t come first at the Inter-house

Athletics, the talent displayed on the field, the sportsmanship as well as the spirit, were

exceptional. This ensured us a fourth place finish for the day. Numerous activities took place during House Week and the girls are to be

commended for their fine spirit and commitment!

This year really was all about teamwork - whether it was at competitive house activities or at house meetings - everyone played a part in

making McWilliam a shining team. Thank you to Michaela for being a reliable Deputy and to Ms Cass for her unwavering support. Good

luck to Thuli and Kelin for 2010!

To the stars of McWilliam, always remember, do not be afraid of the darkness, for that is when stars shine the brightest!

Kgali Tshabalala (Grade 12)

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House Highlights

Selborne Selborne

This year was a successful year for Selborne. We started the year with an
enthusiastic group of Grade 8s who were ready to shout ‘Selborne is the best’
from the bell tower during the Grade 8 Camp. These girls also did us proud by

coming first in Academics for two terms and first in basketball and soccer during
House Week - a formidable beginning for our Purple Juniors.

The annual Inter-house Gala was superb as the cheerleaders transported
everyone a few decades back as the ‘Pink Ladies’ from Grease – groovy! We
managed to secure second position missing the gold by only five points.
Another sterling achievement was the Inter-house Athletics where we came
second – again!

Our Grade 10s chose the’Powder Puff Girls’ for their jersey display and
even remixed the soundtrack, ‘Fighting cold, trying to save the world, here we
come just in time – the Selborne House Girls’. They also raised the bar by coming
first with their Supporters’ Cards.
Our house play, ‘Once Bitten, Twice Sly’ was directed by Akhona Mafenuka and
Olebogeng Morolo. This drama was original and very well cast. The lead actress,
Tiisetso Chimbalanga, was nominated for a Best Actress Award.
It has been an amazing year with the cherry on the cake being Selborne’s winning
second place in the Clephan Shield this year. Brilliant! Go Selborne!
Sibongile Ngoatje (Grade 12)

van Zyl

What a wonderful year 2009 has been for the ORANGE-TASTIC Van Zyl. The

year began by welcoming the new students at the Grade 8 camp. The little Van

Zylians definitely did make us proud by producing their best efforts in all the

activities, finishing seventh in the Grade 8 gala and first in the treasure hunt.

Their spirit was great and I am sure that they had an unforgettable experience.

Next on the list of house activities was the Inter-house Gala, an event that

every head of house, cheerleaders, swimmers and supporters couldn’t wait for.

Although there were a few minor changes to the event, Van Zyl was still pumping

with enthusiasm. We entered the gala with unique costumes which I am sure many van Zyl
thought were crazy. Half the cheerleaders were dressed in cowboy outfits and the
other half dressed as punk-rockers, ready to rock the day away. Although we may have

looked, well ... kind of ridiculous, it did not matter because our gala slogan was ‘It’s not about

the theme, it is about the team’ and so it was. Our swimmers made us proud and with the

support of the house, Van Zyl managed to defeat all and finish in first place!

House plays are always an exciting time of the year as everyone wants to show off her talents and this year the house plays were no

different. With the great efforts of Catherine Humphries (director) and Roxanne Mostert (co-director), as well as the cast, backstage and

make-up, Van Zyl put on a spectacular performance of ‘Oh Santie, You’re so naughty’. It was a humorous play, which left the audience

giggling the evening away. The performance managed to finish in one of the top five positions, making Van Zyl extremely proud once

again.

At the Inter-house Quiz Van Zyl was there with a whole lot of spirit and knowledge.

The Inter-house Athletics this year was very interesting as, a few days before the event, a crazy flu epidemic hit the school, resulting in the

absentee list reaching phenomenal numbers. Although the house was considerably smaller than usual and volunteers had to be gleaned

from every corner, Van Zyl still managed to put up a great fight. We finished eighth in the end. A special thank you to all those who

volunteered and kept the Van Zyl flag raised high in the sky.

The last event on the calendar for Van Zyl was House Week at the end of the third term. This was a time of fun and spirit as the activities

involved were generally not the average sports of our school but rather sports such as cricket, rounders and soccer were included. I am sure

everyone who was involved had a great time and Van Zyl really did do their best, finishing in the top five once again in most of the activities.

Well done Van Zyl, on a tremendously successful year. I think I can safely say that we have reached our goal for the house - up from that

dreaded tenth place that we were so accustomed to. Thank you to everyone who was a part of reaching that goal, as well as to Mrs de Bruin

for her constant support.

(Van Zyl tooti fruiti, we’re gonna whip your booti ... yeeeeha ... whip your booti ... yeeeha)

Lauren Wood (Grade 12)

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Sports Highlights

Sports Highlights

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Sports Highlights

Sports Organisers an d Captains

SPORTS ORGANISERS

Back Row (L-R): Mrs M Andrade, Mrs E Lubie, Ms T Terblanche, Mrs S Labuschagne, Ms B Grover,
Mrs T Janse van Rensburg
Front Row (L-R): Mrs J Knoetze, Ms B Cass, Mrs J van Zyl, Ms S Dorlas, Mrs J de Sousa, Ms R Leak

GAMES CAPTAINS

Back Row (L-R): Chrizell Hanekom, Caitlin Gandy, Anney Chang, Margaret Olwoch, Christine Roos, Kaylee Greyling,
Kylie Oosthuizen
Front Row (L-R): Palesa Rammego, Angela Correia, Mapitso Makena, Carmyn Gast, Nikita Ferreira

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Athletics

Athletics

ATHLETICS TEAM

ABSENT: Titi Mathole, Aviva Hoekstra, Aimee Oates, Jenny Chen
Back Row (L-R): Lehlohonolo Moche, Luzaan Heyns, Taryn O’Brien, Anita Landsberg, Paolina Rosa, Samantha Chamberlain, Caily Jonck,
Li-Bonné Swart, Kelly Muller, Tyler Carnie, Meghan Dodds, Johanna Lubuma, Jennifer Purchase, Jaydene Keenan, Chelsea Francis, Larelle Jordaan
3rd Row (L-R): Katia Vlahopoulos, Courtney Jordaan, Roxanne Mostert, Olivia Middleton, Kelsey McFarlane, Bergen Massyn, Modiegi Mokoka,
Chandré Jooste, Ms K Cÿrus, Stephi Ellington, El-Jean du Preez, Rachel Blew, Kendall Simon, Bronwyn Aspeling, Lethabo Motswaledi, Folake Olunkunle,
Irene Mpofu
2nd Row (L-R): Tshegofatso Tleane, Denise Onen, Mieke van der Westhuizen, Mrs M Andrade, Christine Roos, Margaret Olwoch (Captain),
Mr F Ferreira, Nicole van Zyl, Nokuthula Nzimande, Rouam Matcham
Front Row (L-R): Felicia Ntsitsi, Anele Manana, Lisa Pickering, Diana Mawoko, Muniek Swart, Benedicta Ekata, Ashleigh September, Kristen
Ellington, Negar Fayazi

On your marks, get set, go!
Inter-house Athletics arrived at PHSG in a flash. On a cold July morning athletes were
scattered around the Affies’ track in their colourful House shirts, stretching their
bodies and warming up for the challenges that awaited them. Those who stood out
from the crowd were selected to be part the PHSG Athletics team for 2009.
Mr Ferreira, a new staff member, joined out team to add some experience to the track
and to coach the short distance athletes. Dressed to impress, Mr Ferreira ran side by
side with some of our girls in his Dolce and Gabbana. Mrs Cÿrus, who takes charge of
the long distance athletes, has helped the girls to develop into phenomenal athletes who
make running 1500m look like a walk in the park. Mrs Cÿrus has aided the girls to
dominate in their field which is successfully demonstrated at our weekly meetings.
We competed against Johannesburg schools such as St. Mary’s, Brescia House, St
Andrews and Rhodean. The athletes felt rewarded when Mrs Andrade announced that
we had new hurdles which were quickly unpacked and eagerly put to the challenge. Mrs
Andrade is indeed the driving force behind Athletics, the mother of our team and most
definitely the ‘A’ in athletics. If an athlete didn’t want to run for herself she would do it
for ‘The Andrade’. The saying ‘don’t mess with the best because the best don’t mess’
would be perfect to describe Mrs Andrade whose passion, commitment, dedication
and encouragement was greatly appreciated.
To the athletes and future ones to come up in the ranks, don’t run against the stop-
watch but run against yourself and the best that is in you. The miracle is not that you
finished but that you had the guts to start. To all the athletes – we enjoyed the team spirit
and wish you well!
Margaret Olwoch (Grade 12)

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Basketball

Basketball

BASKETBALL 1ST TEAM

Back Row (L-R): Thuli Keupilwe, Modiegi Mokoka, Otlile Mooketsi, Adelaide Mosala
Front Row (L-R): Mpumi Ndhlovu, Mapitso Makena (Captain), Ms R Leak (Coach), Thato Mabudusha, Ambani Maboho

“Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence wins championships” Tournament. Although we put up a brave fight, our team came
Michael Jordan second overall. Finally, the St Peter’s Festival, where we got off
to a rocky start, but showed that teamwork and skill can
This year, the renowned Pretoria High School for Girls overcome anything by winning the festival.
Basketball Teams sought to attain victory once more. With the Congratulations to the following girls on their provincial and
help of our committed coaches, enthusiastic players, dedicated national achievements:
liaison staff as well as Ms Leak, we were able to achieve just that.
The legacy of superior basketball at PHSG, established years ago District Tshwane:
continues to grow to greater heights. U15: L Matime, S Matubatuba, R Mathebula, T Mathatho,
X Chabalala
The First Term started with our first ever basketball clinic U17: M Mokoka, A Bizamenyamungu
where all players were taught the basics of the game and discipline U18: M Mokoka, A Maboho, M Makena
was emphasised. Our coaches, Danny and George, did an
amazing job teaching the girls the valuable skills they needed to Provincial:
mature as players. The much-awaited Pretoria League proved U15: N Mokgatle
tougher than ever with many unexpected twists and surprises. U20: A Mokoka, A Maboho, M Makena
Our PHSG teams, however, remained focused and prepared. The
U14A and U16A Teams managed to secure a third place position National
while the First Team successfully defended their title as League U17: M Mokoka
champions. PHSG’s teamwork and impeccable sportsmanship
are to be commended. Many thanks go to the devoted coaches, liaison staff,
The First Team also competed in other tournaments throughout committed and excellent players and of course, Ms Leak.
the year. For the first time, basketball was included in the annual Without her passion and support, PHSG would not be the
National All Girls’ Festival. The talented team in blue, green and greatest team Pretoria has ever seen.
white proved to be the stronger side and won the festival. The Mapitso Makena (Grade 12)
team also went on to participate in the KZN Midlands

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Basketball

BASKETBALL 2ND TEAM

Back Row (L-R): Janke Malan, Refilwe Mthimunye, Palesa Motlaung
Front Row (L-R): Johanna Seema, Ms A Mpiriane (Coach),
Kutlwano Lekgoane

BASKETBALL U16A BASKETBALL U16B

Back Row (L-R): Adriel Bizamenyamunga, Thato Ramahuta, Chipo Jaya, Back Row (L-R): Lwandiso Shumane, Selloana Mokwena, Rhoda Motlholo,
Gali Ndlovu, Nkageng Mokgatle Resego Matshego, Alexis McKenzie, Jeannie Gilgannon, Masego Madisha, Moloko
Front Row (L-R): Nicola Magondo, Mrs E Nieuwoudt, Bakang Matoma Mokgokong, Shadi Maepa, Kwena Mokgokong
Front Row (L-R): Manam Mahdi, Nozi Mahlabane, Emmanuella Tieku,
Mrs E Nieuwoudt, Lihle Sibiya

BASKETBALL U14A BASKETBALL U14B

Back Row (L-R): Xongy Chabalala, Sthembiso Mahlangu, ABSENT: Lydia Jordaan, Lorinda Marran
Remofilwe Mathebula, Micayla Dennis, Athabile Ngxamingxa, Back Row (L-R): Merica Lugojolo, Tlou Mathatho, Koketso Tjane,
Thobeka Duma, Setsoaki Matubatuba, Matimu Lawane Cathy Monyela, Sonwabile Msimanga
Front Row (L-R): Sibongile Masemola, Mrs E Nieuwoudt, Front Row (L-R): Nariindi Kebera, Mrs E Nieuwoudt, Sunny Yang,
Lesedi Matime, Ms R Leak(Coach), Stembile Soko Keitu Bopape, Murunwa Masibigiri

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Cross Country

Cross Country

CROSS COUNTRY

ABSENT: Robyn Brown, Gina-May Whyte, Micealé Jooste
Back Row (L-R): Catherine Anthony, Mariam Diakite, Anita Landsberg, Mary-Anne Nel, Soné Coetzee, Loti Moboa,
Madelize Geldenhuys, Robyn Doyle
Middle Row (L-R): Vanessa Frazão, Monique Barnard, Ashley van Zyl, Luzaan de Beer, Bohlale Tsotsetsi,
Andisiwe Kumbaca, Biance Barnard, Monica van Dyk
Front Row (L-R): Ciské Uys, Felicia Ntsitsi, Samantha Serfontein (Vice-Captain), Mrs J Knoetze, Carmyn Gast (Captain),
Mina Raptis, Negar Feyazi

The year got off to a good start with practices starting in the first participating schools and the senior team finished eleventh out
term. The intense summer heat would deter most people from of twenty-eight participating schools. Our Cross Country
doing any kind of physical activity, but in true Cross Country Team finished the season on a high note with Biance Barnard
fashion, practices were well attended and the passion for and myself, Carmyn Gast, qualifying to run in the Annual
running was evident. We happily welcomed many new juniors Schools’ Gauteng Championships and doing quite well.
and our new coach, An-Li Pretorius, who took our team to new Congratulations to all the girls who participated in cross
heights. She ruled with an iron fist, but always had many words country this year for showing such perseverance and
of encouragement and very valuable advice on anything to do determination to improve their fitness as well as maintaining a
with running. Our Vice Captain, Samantha Serfontein, positive spirit throughout the year. A special mention must be
unfortunately had to withdraw. made of four of our junior runners, namely Gina-May Whyte,
Term II brought with it the enjoyable Johannesburg League. Ashley van Zyl, Robyn Brown and Michaela Jooste for showing
For many runners in our team it was the first real opportunity to true sportsmanship by leaving their race to help their injured
participate in an official race. Throughout the term, our opponents to the first aid point.
runners fared quite well in the races with one of our junior A very special thank you to Mrs Knoetze for keeping our team
runners, Felicia Ntisa, winning some of her races. Quite a going and for putting in lots of extra effort to make cross
number of our runners also made it through to the District country at Girls’ High possible. Thank you too to Mrs
Championships and made our school proud by running their Albertyn and Ms Cator for spending all those afternoons at
hearts out. practices with us. Lastly, a huge thank you to our coach, An-Li,
Before we knew it, Term III had arrived and the extremely for being so passionate about running and coaching us this year.
competitive Pretoria League was upon us. The competition was Remember: if you can’t win, then make the person in front of
very fierce, but we improved on our results from last year. you break the record!
Overall the junior team finished fifteenth out of twenty-nine Carmyn Gast (Grade 12)

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Diving

Diving

We had outstanding diving season this year. Our girls put in
many hours of practice and the results speak for themselves.
None of this would have been possible without the ‘heart’ of
diving at Girls’ High, Mrs Jenny van Zyl. Our assistant coach,
Rita Belle, was also a huge help to our divers. As a former
diver herself her advice was greatly appreciated.
Our season’s results were as follows: first place at the Aquatics
Festival; third place at the Inter-high Diving competition; first
place at competitions held at Brescia House, St Mary’s and
Roedean; and second place at St Stithians.
It was a pleasure to captain the 2009 Diving Team and I wish
Girls’ High diving all the best for the years to come.
Kylie Oosthuizen (Grade 12)

DIVING TEAM BEGINNER DIVING

Back Row (L-R): Lauren Venter, Inge-Mari Smedsrud, Beatrix Erasmus, Back Row (L-R): Zoë Kalbskopf, Tyler Orfao, Aimée Thompson,
Heather Muller Jaydene Keenan, Carol Venn, Stephanie Baker, Karianna Riekert,
Middle Row (L-R): Nicola Patrick, Courtney Male, Meghan Dodds, Kara Joanne van der Berg, Roxanne Yasbek
Basson, Kaylah Walter Middle Row (L-R): Shannon Burgess, Callie Bofilatos, Lauren van Zyl,
Front Row (L-R): Jennifer Davis, Kylie Oosthuizen (Captain), Mrs J van Zyl, Caley Hill, Stephanie Fichardt, Kristen Marais, Tamra Golob, Ashleigh Marais,
Kyra Coetzee , Kim Vorster Sarah Brewer
Front Row (L-R): Kaelin Dreyer, Leigh-Ann Smith, Kylie Oosthuizen
(Captain), Mrs J van Zyl, Kyra Coetzee, Negar Fayazi, Gabriela Marques

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Equestrian and Golf

Equestrian

The year started off EQUESTRIAN
well with a number
ABSENT: Carla Gerdes, Ceri Payet
of new members Back Row (L-R): Carla Kotze, Vicki Venter, Alexia Fernihough,
joining the team. Danielle van Wyk, Tessa Dodds, Robin Roux, Arielle Bourbon
After a highly Front Row (L-R): Sydne Yorke-Hart, Kirstin Oosthuizen, Mrs E Lubie,
successful first Jean-Marie Gettliffe, Christene Smith
qualifying show
for Gauteng North, I cannot leave out our four-legged equines – Chopasi, Ocean
in which every Force, Taruta, Good Time Carol, Turning Tricks, Burgerstrots
member of the team received a placing, we had the most Havana, Domingo, Sultans Song, Amadeus, Lucy’s Flicka,
points in our league. We rode in another three qualifying Joshua, Midnight Express and Grand Mufti. They always do
shows competing in Show-jumping, Dressage, Showing, what we ask, well … almost always! To the rest of the team:
Equitation and Working riding. We managed to maintain thank you. I hope the bond between you and your horse
our position at the top of the log and for the first time in continues to grow and I wish you all the best for 2010. It has been
PHSG Equestrian history, we were announced the winners an honour to have been the captain for the past two years.
of the Gauteng North Small Schools’ division. Our Dressage Kirstin Oosthuizen (Grade 12)
team, consisting of Carla Gerdes, Arielle Bourbon, Alexia
Fernihough, Robin Roux, Danielle van Wyk and Carla Kotze
came third overall. Arielle, Carla G, Robin, Alexia and Carla K
were all awarded Gauteng North Colours and were chosen to
represent Gauteng North at the Inter-Regional Finals. Arielle,
Alexia and Robin then went on to represent Gauteng at the
National Finals. We are enormously proud of their
achievements.
Many thanks are due to our parents who spend many hours
towing horse trailers and supporting us at horse shows, and
without whom the success of 2009 would not have been
possible. Thanks are also due to our Number One Supporter,
Mrs Lubie, who endures everything from heat waves to mild
blizzards as she stands next to dusty arenas supporting us.

Golf

GOLF The 2009 golf season started off with our former captain,
Connie Chen, deciding to pursue her golf career outside of
Back Row (L-R): Solami Mbatha, Gemma-May Grotepass, Zjuan Mann, school. She has since moved to the USA to do so and we wish
Andrea Manuel her the best of luck for an exciting future.
Front Row (L-R): Angela Correia (Captain), Mrs M Andrade, Alexia Springer The team, which was entered into the North Gauteng Golf C
League, has risen to new heights throughout the season with
the six ladies, namely Andrea Manuel, Gemma-May
Grotepass, Angela Correira, Alexia Springer, Zjuan Mann and
Solami Mbatha showing dedication and determination. Mrs
Andrade and Mrs Grobler have assisted every step of the way.
Mrs Andrade, the driving force (tee hee) behind PHSG Golf,
had all the planning and administration work to do. Mrs
Grobler, gave up many afternoons to walk with the team on
the course, and has been an inspiration to the team. As
successful as this season has been, we hope that the 2010
season will flourish just as well.
Angela Correira (Grade 10)

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Hockey

Hockey

HOCKEY 1ST TEAM

Back Row (L-R): Lisa Pickering, Kelly Brookshaw, Roxanne Mostert,
Jade Janeke, Aimeé Oates, Gabriela Malan, Kulwa Masters, Nadine Boshoff, Courtney Male, Jacqui Hawker
Front Row (L-R): Kylie Oosthuizen (Vice Captain), Mr D Reid-Ross, Christine Roos (Captain), Mrs J van Zyl, Christi Prost

The hockey season this year started with some new beginnings to capitalise. In the end penalty flicks was the decider when the
– the appointment of Mr Reid-Ross our new first team coach two teams were still 0-0 at full time. After two rounds of penalty
and a very new first team having lost seven matrics from the flicks the scores were still even and I think to everyone’s relief
year before. Our first match was a good leveler as we were the coaches decided to
invited to play in an exhibition match against Eunice at the share the title. It was
opening of their new astro. We were lucky to escape with a 2-0 with this result that the
loss but if the truth be told we were totally outplayed. At the team started to realise
end of this game we realised that there was a lot of work ahead. how far they had come
from the beginning of
The St Mary’s Festival was the first of two tournaments we the season. From
played in the April holidays. The matches are always intense being totally
with each game being only 25 minutes one way. The ability of outplayed by Eunice
teams to score quickly in this format of the game is therefore an early in March to
advantage that all teams strive for. There were 20 teams giving them the
competing this year and Girls High ended a respectable 6th. As fight of their lives
the tournament progressed we started to score goals and the at our festival.
confidence of the players grew.
The team’s good
This confidence stood us in good stead for our 2nd festival form continued into
at St Stithians over the Easter weekend. The team played the Pretoria league
exceptionally good hockey as they started to gel both on and where we were placed
off the field. 3rd out of the eight
schools that make
One of the highlights of the season, however, was winning up the top league.
the National Girls School Festival which we had the privilege of Although we lost
hosting this year. It was like being in a dream – the final of the to Waterkloof
tournament was played between Girls High and Eunice. What and Menlopark
an amazing game it turned out to be. The match was so even,
with opportunities going both ways but neither team was able

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Hockey

HOCKEY 2ND TEAM HOCKEY 3RD TEAM

Back Row (L-R): Michelle Robilliard, Nicola Hayes, Kaylee Higgins, ABSENT: Bronwyn Pieters, Didi Mogashane, Christene Smith
Melissa Spitz, Lauren Hudson Back Row (L-R): Nicola Patrick, Maureen Grobbelaar, Deneel Lotz,
Middle Row (L-R): Michaela Marques, Kelin Oelofsen, Rochelle Kirstein, Brooke Thorpe, Leoné van der Sande, Olivia Middleton, Kim Mackey,
Nicola Scurr, Shandu Nefolovhodwe, Katy Nel, Dotto Masters, Bridget Vlag Jennifer Chen
Front Row (L-R): Natalie Neethling, Ms H Farrell (Coach), Front Row (L-R): Akona Mafenuka, Hannah Fobian, Mr R Jelley,
Nikita Ferreira (Captain), Mrs M Scholtz, Claudia Hetzler Nicola Williams, Ting-Ting Zhang

HOCKEY 4TH TEAM HOCKEY BLOMSPAN

ABSENT: Carla Gerdes Back Row (L-R): Maxine Nortje, Colleen Blom, Alexia Springer,
Back Row (L-R): Kelly Davidson, Chloé Mackey, Karla Meiring, Zjuan Mann, Lauren Wood
Jennifer Carstens, Helen Acres, Amber Burnett, Candice Sharp Front Row (L-R): Gillian Vorster, Leigh-Ann van Heerden,
Front Row (L-R): Deborah Ndala, Andisiwe Kambaca, Mr R Jelley, May Khine Kyaw, Candice Marran, Sam Kee
Lauren Brooks, Sam Kee

we put up an admirable fight in what were two very exciting different style of hockey.
matches. Our other matches in the league did not pose too On our return from Cape Town, we played two British
many problems as we notched up five wins.
teams and won both of these matches convincingly. The last
We then faced Eunice for the third time in the season as we game of the season saw a display of hockey that was a fitting
hosted them at our annual Derby Day. What a match! conclusion to what had been an outstanding season.
Although we lost 2-1 it was really 50 minutes of intense
entertainment. Christi Prost put the team ahead with an When comparing the first and last games of the season it
outstanding individual goal. Eunice then fought back hard to was difficult to believe that we were looking at the same team.
score twice making the score 2-1. With about 10 minutes to go Such achievement and improvement do not come without
our team dug deep and were very unlucky not to equalise after hard work, commitment and dedication – a big thank you to
having some close encounters in front of the Eunice goal. the 2009 hockey team for a special season.

At the beginning of the 3rd term the team had the privilege Matches played: 43, Matches won: 29, Matches drawn: 6,
of touring to Cape Town to play in an International School Matches lost: 8.
Festival. Once again the team achieved well in what was a
taxing, highly competitive tournament. There were 10 teams To our 1st team coach, Mr Reid Ross, we would like to
in total and we finished 3rd. We played against two thank you for everything you have done for hockey at the
Australian teams which gave the team great exposure to a school this year. We feel very privileged to have had a coach
with such expertise and experience.
Mrs J van Zyl - Hockey Organiser

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Hockey

HOCKEY U16A HOCKEY U16B

Back Row (L-R): Anita Landsberg. Chevonne Bräsler, Mari Schoombie, Back Row (L-R): Erin Howard, Li Bonné Swart, Cammy Trollope,
Nadéne Kotze, Luzaan Heyns Paula Schutte
Middle Row (L-R): Karisma Erasmus, Bronwyn Aspeling, Marissa Bester, Middle Row (L-R): Liezel van Graan, Kayla Walter, Jana Kühn,
Caroline Fourie, Kylann Robbertse, Stacey Braithwaite Vanita Barreto, Belinda Harding, Katya Vlahopoulos
Front Row (L-R): Ingrid Benadie, Ms D Pitt, Georgia Raffaut (Captain), Front Row (L-R): Chelsea Francis, Ms D Pitt, Gabi Gioia,
Sheila-Ann Roos (Coach), Lethabo Motswaledi Sheila-Ann Roos (Coach), Monica Dodzo

HOCKEY U16C&D HOCKEY U15A

ABSENT: Carina Greeff ABSENT: Bevuya Mahamba
Back Row (L-R): Missy Hayes, Terri-Leigh Wilken, Amanda Schutte, Caley Back Row (L-R): Kagiso Mphuthi, Kirsten Jordaan, Rachel Blew,
Pillans, Kimmy Strydom, Ashleigh Heydenrich, Fabienne Marsay, Joané Burger Meghan Dodds, Kelly Muller, Bergen Massyn, Alicia Pereira, Sandra Collins,
Middle Row (L-R): Kelsey van Wyk, Rebecca Wise, Tara O’Reilly, Amy Yorke-Hart, Monique Bennett
Hannah Ryan, Monique du Preez, Bronwyn Post, Jean Gilgannon, Front Row (L-R): Courtney Jordan, Ms Welgemoed, Robyn Barlow (Captain),
Azille Schulze, Louisa Montwedi Cassandra Mostert (Coach), Tarryn Wishart
Front Row (L-R): Kimberley Vorster, Angelica Mills, Jemma Lamb,
Ms A de Agrela, Ingrid Lambert, Bianca Venter, Michelle Nyabvudzi

HOCKEY U15B HOCKEY U15 C&D

ABSENT: Kiara Manna Back Row (L-R): Devin Oelfosen, Jessica Laing, Samantha de Hart,
Back Row: Caitlin Cameron, Charné van der Merwe, Jennifer Purchase, Karianna Riekert, Natalie Kimble
Shael van Greunen, Alexis McKenzie Middle Row (L-R): Samantha Cowan, Mariska van Rensburg,
Middle Row: Veruzka Lategan, Roxanne Bräsler, Miss J Welgemoed (Coach), Grethe van Aswegen, Kriszti Bottyán, Kelby Pastor, Sinéad Mackrell
Simeme Mthembu (Captain), Jordan Letzler Front Row (L-R): Tshego Modiba, Melanie Kirsten, Eyna Mohamed,
Front Row: Caitlin Murray, Didi Mathibe, Monique Cillie Ms N van Zyl, Nina van Graan, Mina Raptis, Chazwyn Ferreira

Hockey

HOCKEY U14A HOCKEY U14B

Back Row (L-R): Alexia Fernihough, Samantha Chamberlain, Taryn Kotze, ABSENT: Kirsty Symmonds, Leigh-Ann Smith, Kayla Hayward
Emilie-Rose Oldnall Back Row (L-R): Nicole van Zyl, Robyn Brown, Chandré Jooste,
Middle Row (L-R): Zoë Kalbskopf, Catherine Kennard, Mieke van der Nicole Isherwood, Megan Wolff-Piggott, Chelsea Hayes
Westhuizen, Telana Janse van Vuuren, Landi Kotze Front Row (L-R): Melissa Ferreira, Denise Onen, Kendall Simon,
Front Row (L-R): Kaelin Dreyer, Lauren Pijper, Mrs J van der Westhuizen Keitumetse Salagae, Sarah Thompson
(Coach), Lerato Phatudi, Lorelle Jordaan

HOCKEY U14C HOCKEY U14D

ABSENT: Mrs M Albertyn, Jocelyn Nkhona, Cindy Kotze ABSENT: Ashleigh Marais, Kristen Marais, Kholofelo Mamabola,
Back Row (L-R): Megan van der Merwe, Daniella Gioia, Angela Anderson, Sammy Ferreira, Ikgomotseng Sekwala, Lisa Brown
Kholofelo Mamabola, Sarah Memela, Ishara Wheatley, Ushana Ramjee Back Row (L-R): Lauren van Zyl, Claudia Summers, Laura Russell,
Front Row (L-R): Felicia Howard, Courtney Theys, Robyn Powell (Coach), Muniek Swart, Lutendo Ramugondo, Micaela Cox, Jaydene Pearson
Siya Mbatha, Gabi Marques Front Row (L-R): Gontse Letsapa, Angela Gemeliaris, Mrs M Albertyn,
Kganya Molefe, Rabi Moutlana

HOCKEY U14E

Back Row (L-R): Savannah Netherlands, Shani Smit, Roxanne Yasbek,
Gina Botha, Kiara Pretorius, Vanessa Jacobs
Middle Row (L-R): Tirion Jones, Sharon Eagle ,Hlogi Mohale, Gemma
Harrison, Gina May-Whyte, Phindile Sibeko, Meghann Miller, Jenny da Costa
Front Row (L-R): Itumeleng Thokwane, Sevi Floudiotis, Mr F Ferreira,
Zaneta Boshoff, Caldi Roberts

Lifesaving

Lifesaving

Life saving this year started off with the regulars and a new group both physically and mentally. We were very well prepared
of enthusiastic Grade 8s who just could not wait to jump into the thanks to Sister Tanya and Mrs de Sousa who have spent many
pool and get started. We have had a very successful year filled with afternoons at the side of the pool guiding girls to reach their
a lot of fun. To start off the year we had our Gauteng North and full potential as qualified lifeguards. Thank you to everyone
school colours awarded to us from the competition held at the end for all their hard work and dedication.
of last year at Bronkhorstspruit Dam. The competition tested us Zjuan Mann (Grade 12)

LIFESAVING

Back Row (L-R): Victoria Horne, Shanna-Leigh Davidson, Azille Schulze, Megan Steyn, Abigail Vause, Brittany Mann
Front Row (L-R): Sam Cowan, Zjuan Mann (Captain), Mrs J de Sousa, Britney Powell, Eyna Mohamed

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Netball

Netball

NETBALL 1ST TEAM

Absent: Nompi Mkatshwa
Back Row (L-R): Vuyiswa Yeni, Beatrix Erasmus, Koketso Kgagara, Kem Tumba Diong, Stephani Ellington,
Sharlene Dheyongera, Ponia Nkomo
Front Row (L-R): Nandi Mketi, Ms S Dorlas, Chrizell Hanekom (Captain), Mrs L Naude (Coach), Nizo Moruane

The 2009 Netball season started off with great expectations. All teams were very motivated and
excited for the season that lay ahead.
As practices progressed, fitness skills as well as the spirit of all the netball girls increased drastically.
Everyone was there to support each other with great enthusiasm even “i-lean” (our mascot) was
there in full force!
The U14s and U15s made us proud when they competed in the St Peters Winter Tournament in
Johannesburg. Both teams were placed first and showed great sportsmanship as well as an eagerness
to improve.
PHSG hosted the prestigious National All Girls’ School Festival and we entered the First and
Second Teams in this festival. Although they faced tough competition, all girls played with true
Girls’ High spirit. Finally, the Second Team was placed thirteenth and the First Team, eleventh out
of eighteen teams.
Many thanks go to Ms Dorlas, Ms Grover, Mrs Janse van Rensburg and all liaison teachers for all
their dedication and commitment to Netball. A special thanks to Ms Naudé and the milinet (??)
coaches for their endless advice and support.
“Girls’ High, BOSCH
We gonna win, BOSCH
We shoot the goals, BOSCH
We win you lose, BOSCH
Girls’ High …!”
Chrizell Hanekom (Grade 12)

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Netball

NETBALL 2ND TEAM NETBALL U17A

ABSENT: Jamie-Lee Jacobs, Leonette Craffert Back Row (L-R): Tshegofatso Petje, Jade Twiname, Kendall Harbour,
Back Row (L-R): Precious Ndala, Tyla Bowen, Ruthanne Harbour, Diana Mawoko, Violet Nyirenda, Mrs S Ntuli
Inge-Marie Smedsrud, Kgothatso Lebese Front Row (L-R): Saneze Tshayana, Mologadi Molala, Bobby Mahlangu
Front Row (L-R): Tiisetso Chimbalanga, Ms S Dorlas, Sibongile Ngoatje, (Coach), Rachel Sola, Monique Rebel
Mrs L Naudé (Coach), Lebo Sebolai

NETBALL U17B NETBALL U16A

Back Row (L-R): Anoek Ramathoka, Posheletso Kekana, Helena Pikirayi, ABSENT: Kiara-Lee Potgieter
Terri Sharne Kearns, Masego Mogakane Back Row (L-R): Taryn O’Brien, Busi Ntisa, Naledi Maubane, Vanessa da
Front Row (L-R): Tumi Ledwaba, Bobby Mahlangu (Coach), Solami
Mbatha, Mrs S Ntuli, Aobakwe Nembahe Silva
Front Row (L-R): Tuelo Mokoka, Ms B Grover, Heynieke Brits

NETBALL U16B NETBALL U16C

ABSENT: Kuphela Baduza, Liezel Swiegers ABSENT: Megan Hills, Paolina Rosa
Back Row (L-R): Karla du Toit, Jeannine Fourie, Johanna Lubuma, Ntombi Back Row (L-R): Yentel le Roux, Jessica Nsenda, Leseho Moletsane
Ngwenya Front Row (L-R): Hloni Matlebyane, Mrs Y Mathole, Ruth Majole
Front Row (L-R): Sipho Manankgu (Cannot find this name to check), Ms B
Grover, Nokuthula Nzimande

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Netball

NETBALL U15 A & B NETBALL U15 C

ABSENT: Ofense Moropa, Kirsty Pierce, Tshepiso Lebujo, Pungi Ledwaba, Absent: Masego Ntuli, Robyn Doyle
Sasha-Lee Gush, Kelebogile Kgoale, Zinhle Novazi Back Row (L-R): Tshegofatso Pooe, Julia Valente, Busi Sibeko,
Back Row (L-R): Kayla Harvey, Kathryn Gioia, Lesego Mmatli,
Caily Jonck, Robyn Steyn, El-Jean du Preez, Kayla Greger Thandos Nxiweni
Front Row (L-R): Anele Manana, Ms M Vermeulen, Lehlohonolo Moche, Front Row (L-R): Negar Fayazi, Ms M Lippi, Meisie Modiga
Mrs M Ford, Hope Mathebula

NETBALL U14A NETBALL U14B

Back Row (L-R): Boipelo Nyatlo, Natasha Keenan, Tyler Carnie, Back Row (L-R): Danielle Bolink, Jaydene Keenan, Caroline Reynhardt,
Keegan Aspeling, Lerato Ncube Mrs M Andrade
Front Row (L-R): Benedicta Ekata, Mrs M Andrade, Casey-Lee de Beer Front Row (L-R): Tarryn Doherty, Tselane Ramathata, Christy Flaxman,
Tiisetso Matlebyane

NETBALL U14C NETBALL U14D

Back Row (L-R): Fiona Pikirayi, Tarryn Gerber, Stephanie Baker, Andrea ABSENT: Ama Hlalele, Erin Bacsy
Hattingh, Precious Majwafi, Felicia Ntsitsi Back Row (L-R): Tshegofatso Tleane, Bernadette Lowe, Emma Dives, Modi
Front Row (L-R): Katlego Mabotja (Coach), Tlami Matshego, Ms S Olivier, Masipa, Kelsey McFarlane, Irene Mpofu
Kirstin Ellington, Joyce Lubuma (Coach) Front Row (L-R): Andile Moale, Katlego Mabotja (Coach), Ms S Olivier,
Stacey Hassen

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Squash

Squash

SQUASH 1ST TEAM

Back Row (L-R): Amy Viljoen, Caily Jonck, Lauren Pijper
Front Row (L-R): Megan Page, Mrs J de Sousa, Nikita Ferreira (Captain)

This was another exceptional year for Girls’ High squash. As Congratulations to those players who achieved Provincial Colours
usual the year started with the Grade 8s’ grading and fun and well done to Amy Viljoen for achieving South African School
tournament where they displayed their enthusiasm and spirit. At Colours. These girls have a great future ahead of them.
the end of the April holidays Girls’ High proudly hosted the Many thanks go to Mrs de Sousa and Emmanuel for their many
National All Girls’ Festival and it was a great success. Our First hours of preparation and coaching during the squash season.
Team played with a fighting spirit and ended up second, missing Even though squash is an individual sport, we make a great team.
first by only a few points against Eunice. The girls showed great Good luck for squash in the future!
sportsmanship and determination. Nikita Ferreira (Grade 12)

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Squash

SQUASH 2ND TEAM

Back Row (L-R): Tania Lagoa, Lee Hooper,
Melissa Spitz, Siobhan Hall
Front Row (L-R): Sarah Heuer, Katy Nel,
Mrs J de Sousa, Tarryn Griffin, Susanne de Bruyn

SQUASH 3RD TEAM

Back Row (L-R): Mrs Campbell-Atkins,
Samantha de Hart, Aimeé Thompson,
Terri-Leigh Wilken
Front Row (L-R): Khutso Mrwata,
Boudine Smith, Sianca Naidoo,
Tamryn Swanepoel

SQUASH BEGINNER TEAM

ABSENT: Yollande Tshimbombo
Back Row (L-R): Sharon Eagle, Keshia Ling, Sam Black,
Taryn Gerber, Tegan Mouton
Front Row (L-R): Andrea du Toit, Kimberley Mkombeza,
Ms N Lottering, Monica Blignaut, Caldi Roberts

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Swimming

Swimming

Swimming is such an important part of PHSG and once again in the Johannesburg Premier League Gala and achieved third
2009 was an enjoyable and exciting year. At the beginning of the position against Johannesburg’s top schools. The B Team did
year we welcomed a large group of enthusiastic Grade 8 well in the B Inter-high Gala and came second.
swimmers to the team.
The weekly galas were most enjoyable and the A, B and C
The Inter-house Gala is always the highlight of the year with its Teams all did extremely well. The teams were well supported
cheerleading parades, colours and cheering. Congratulations to by parents and learners, which made a great difference.
Van Zyl for coming first.
Congratulations to the following swimmers on achieving
The Swimming Team attended the National Girls’ Aquatics Gauteng Colours: Melissa Ferreira, Nadéne Kotze, Taryn
Festival in East London hosted by Clarendon Girls High. It was a Kotze and Carmen Taljaard.
memorable weekend and there was good camaraderie amongst
the swimmers. I would also like to thank Ms Dorlas and Mrs Albertyn for all
their hard work and coaching. Without their contribution, we
The Midmar Mile was another fun-filled weekend. Well done wouldn’t have such a successful season. Their dedication and
to all the swimmers and teachers who swam their hearts out! passion allowed us to build a strong team spirit – typical of
PHSG culture.
The A Team attended the Pretoria A League Inter-high Gala Kaylee Greyling (Grade 12)
and was fortunate in gaining first position. They also participated

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Swimming

SWIMMING A TEAM

ABSENT: Danielle Moulton, Melissa Ferreira, Danae du Plessis
Back Row (L-R): Taryn Kotze, Samantha Chamberlain, Anita Landsberg, Nadene Kotze, Kaylee Higgins, Nadine Card,
Heather Muller, Sasha-Lee Gush
3rd Row (L-R): Ingrid Benadie, Hannah Ryan, Muniek Swart, Devin Oelofsen, Kayla Greger, Kylann Robbertse,
Mariska van Rensburg, Melanie Kirsten
2nd Row (L-R): Chelsea Hayes, Dané Williams, Inge-Marie Smedsrud, Li-Bonné Swart, Kirsty Symmonds,
Fabienne Marsay, Courtney Theys, Kyla Eichhorn
Front Row (L-R): Carmen Taljaard, Christine Roos, Kaylee Greyling (Captain), Ms S Dorlas, Jessica Clifton,
Zjuan Mann, Beatrix Erasmus

SWIMMING TEAM B&C

Back Row (L-R): Danielle Bolink, Lauren Venter, Stephani Ellington, Stephanie Baker, Kelly Muller, Chandré Jooste,
Chelsea Muller, Jaydene Keenan
3rd Row (L-R): Laura Russell, Dané Williams, Olivia Middleton, Carmin Jansen van Vuuren, Jana Kühn, Ashley van Zyl,
Monique Barnard, Britt Mann, Emma Dives
2nd Row (L-R): Lisa Pickering, Sjanie Jenkins, Sharon Eagle, Eyna Mohamed, Erin Bacsy, Natalie van Niekerk,
Krisanka Redelinghuys, Micke van der Westhuizen, Rouam Matcham, Ishara Wheatley
Front Row (L-R): Lauren King, Mary-Ann Nel, Mrs M Albertyn, Lauren Wood (Captain), Ms S Dorlas,
Hannah Fobian, Yazmin Uys

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Tennis

Tennis

TENNIS 1ST TEAM

Back Row (L-R): Kelly Brookshaw, Tarryn Terblanche (Coach), Meghann O’Mahoney
Front Row (L-R): Aimee Oates, Stacey Lock

This has been an eventful year for PHSG Tennis. The girls Some of our tournaments included: the Eunice Derby Day
enjoyed each and every training session, persevering throughout where we won five matches out of thirty and the National All
the biting chills of winter and the sizzling summer heat where Girls’ Festival where we came fourth out of twelve schools.
the friction between the court surface and tennis shoes is Liezel Huber player in the Junior U15 International
enough to ignite a fire! Tournament, but unfortunately did not make the top four.
Aimee Oates and Yelena Mohammed made the Gauteng
Spirit, dedication and sportsmanship was evident in every North Squads and Provincial Gauteng North Teams. Lauren
match played, even under the toughest circumstances Wood received Gauteng Central Colours. Stacey Lock
The Seniors set a good example for the Junior players, in both represented Zimbabwe as both a Junior and Senior player.
behavior and appearance. I am proud to have been Captain of Well done to these players!
such ambitious and tennis-loving girls who put their Anney Chang (Grade 12)
responsibilities and duties first.

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Tennis

TENNIS 2ND TEAM TENNIS 3RD TEAM TENNIS 4TH TEAM

Back Row (L-R): Olivia Smart, Back Row (L-R): Caley Pillans, ABSENT: Michelle Bettman
Tarryn Terblanche (Coach), Gabriela Malan Tarryn Terblanche (Coach), Deneel Lotz Back Row (L-R): Katy Nel, Tarryn Terblanche
Front Row (L-R): Anney Chang, Lauren Wood Front Row (L-R): Yelena Mohamed, (Coach), Jessica Fox
Kerry Bodenstein Front Row (L-R): Sherilyn Roelofse, Karla du Toit

TENNIS A TEAM TENNIS B TEAM TENNIS C TEAM

Back Row (L-R): Kaylee Benkenstein, Back Row (L-R): Rebecca Harle, Back Row (L-R): Aviva Hoekstra,
Tarryn Terblanche (Coach), Bergen Massyn Tarryn Terblanche (Coach), Ashley Grimsell Tarryn Terblanche (Coach), Kathrin Gioia
Front Row (L-R): Andrea Grimsell, Front Row (L-R): Nadine Hetzler, Melissa Repton Front Row (L-R): Telena Janse van Vuuren,
Stephanie Fichardt Krisanka Redelinghuys

TENNIS D TEAM

ABSENT: Amy Hatton
Back Row (L-R): Mieke van der Westhuizen,
Rachel Blew, Angel Janse van Rensburg,
Jennifer Mimbulu, Leandra Filippis
Front Row (L-R): Saskia Redelinghuys,
Tarryn Terblanche (Coach), Tamra Golab

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Volleyball

Volleyball

VOLLEYBALL 1ST TEAM (U19A)

Back Row (L-R): Marlies Rothkegal, Jenna Rossi, Atelma Ponelis, Onela Mtilwa, Thumo Neluvhalani
Front Row (L-R): Talitha Greyling, Esther Sola, Charlotte Maletshe (Coach), Caitlin Gandy (Captain), Masego Moleboloa

“For when the one great scorer comes to write against your name he marks learners. We also welcomed back our seniors with a volleyball
not that you won or lost but how you played the game” Author clinic on 31 January where we trained and selected out team for
unknown. 2009. Congratulations go to Esther Sola, Marlies Rothkegel,
Onela Mtilwa, Atelma Ponelis and Thumo Neluvhalani as these
In all senses I believe this quote to be true. We have played girls made in into the Provincial Team.
many matches this year that our teams may have won or lost, Thank you to all the girls who made 2009 volleyball a
but I am proud to say that in every match the girls played – memorable year filled with joy and amazing achievements. A
from Fourways to those on our own sports grounds – each big thank you to our teachers, Ms Cass, Ms Swanepoel and Mr
match played was to the best of the girls’ abilities and with Niemann and our coaches Charlotte, Maki, Lesego, Laura,
much enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Jessica and Werner.
We began our year welcoming over forty new Grade 8 Cailtin Gandy (Grade 12)

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