The Iris Magazine 2005

Inter-house Athletics HAPPENINGS

iNTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS

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HAPPENINGS Spring Fair

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Spring Fair HAPPENINGS

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Art Grade 8

Art – Grade 8

Mosa Qhobela Karla Meiring Lékin Stanley Patience Matlala

Nadia Naudé Michelle Hawkins Lavender Mashinini Yazmin Uys

Nkalipho Molala Heléne von Wielligh Meghann O'Mahoney

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Art Grade 9

Art – Grade 9

Janneke Hattingh Celeste Dowie Jess Cameron

Catherine Rogers Karen Lambert Teneil Taggart

Michelle Myburgh Catia Frazão Roxanne Malan

Nena Maree & Nonhlanhla Maseko Lebogang Moloisane & Sega Modupo Caileigh Lamprecht & Victoria Isherwood Kimmi Bosman &
Umaria Carrim
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Art Grade 10

Art – Grade 10

Liesl le Roux Clarissa Lee Nicola Broekhuysen Anji Woodley Chanel Kyriakou

Paige du Toit Abigail Picton-Turbervill Katherine Harding Lebo Mahlare

Susan Spangenberg Chenesse Singh Megan Straud Susan Spangenberg

Katherine Harding Anré van der Westhuizen Ali Erasmus Anré van der Westhuizen

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Art Grade 11

Art – Grade 11

Rozanne Hanekom Rozanne Hanekom Rozanne Hanekom Candice Jooste

Stephanie Brown

Michaela Petrou Anita Gioia Michaela Willers

Olga Antoniades

Riki Papaspyrou Samantha Eaton Jessica Mulder

Janine Pieterse Rita Belle Hanieh Hajan

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Art Grade 12

Art – Grade 12

Jennifer Wang Vanessa Ruhlig Christy Cheng Natasha van der Westhuizen Deni Ivanova

Margueritte Blom Caitlin Greenberg

Siria Harthoorn Natascha van der Westhuizen Astrid van der Laan

Natascha van der Westhuizen Maria Ferreira Melissa Castleman Tamlyn Higgins

Art Grade 12

Kylie Paul Lauren van Zyl Natascha van der Westhuizen Natasha van der Westhuizen

Ansie Hoffmann Jeanne-Marie Minnaar Dominique Pelissier Tracey Baxter

Pheletso Molapo Leila Badsha Tammy Davidson
Vanessa Ruhlig Natascha van der Westhuizen
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Christy Cheng Deni Ivanova
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Out and About

Out and About

ART Tour - 5 Country Kaleidoscope African man telephoned his loved one and held his cellphone close
enough for her to hear us sing while a lovely woman requested us to
In 5 countries in 12 days! One can only imagine the excitement that sing her happy birthday.

filled each and every one of us each time we left for a different country. We departed and stayed in the majestic mountains in Austria.
That evening teenagers went to the 'disco.' Nobody could remember
Accompanying us where the spirited Mrs Swanepoel, Mrs Booysen the last time that word was used. Although we stayed for a short
while the clean air was very refreshing.
and Mrs Greenberg from the Art department.
We stayed in Stuttgart for the evening. After a brief stop in
During the July holidays about 30 girls from Pretoria High School Munich we were once again reminded of the brutal actions of man
when we visited the Dachau concentration camp. It was a very
for Girls went on what was known as the Art Tour. At this time many moving time for us all.

had exotic hairstyles ready for the voyage. After countless meetings at In Bingen, Germany the music lovers could enjoy a
worthwhile visit to the Siegfried Musical Centre.
1st break we all had expressions of joy when we finally departed South
Our last stop was Paris. The eagerly anticipated stay in this
Africa (although almost later than we anticipated due to late arrivals country was not disappointing. The French were not the
friendliest of people but were eager to help as soon as they
and girls forgetting passports.) detected a non-English accent. From having portraits done
at the painters' corner, to eating the mouth-watering
At Cairo airport we were greeted with the friendly smiles and the croissants, to having experienced the buzzing atmosphere
of France we were again in a country rich filled with life.
characteristic humidity of Egypt. Half asleep we staggered inside to
We were awed once more by the beautiful Louvre
be reminded to “Touch your passports. Touch your passports.” museum which houses the famous Mona Lisa as well as
many other striking paintings. The glorious sight of The
We toured the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. The world Notre-Dame monument, the Eiffel Tower and the
beautiful view of Les Champs Elysées will be forever
renowned Tutankhamen's tomb was a highlight for most as there was vivid in our minds.

so much gold! There were deftly made ornaments beautifully Probably the most loved of all would be the
Disneyland Resort where I for one felt like a child again.
decorated by the highly developed Egyptians. At the Disney parade we all experienced feelings of
magical bliss as many of us were eager to touch our
We all appreciated the rich history of this bravura land. We also favourite Disney characters as well as have our photo
taken with some of them. Not even the rain could put
visited the Pyramids of Giza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) a damper on things because even in the rain we all
rode the rides, ate all the food we could eat and of
where unfortunate girls were pick-pocketed and tricked into paying course shopped. Although we left with a wee bit of
flu we were all overjoyed. This ended our art
some of the locals money. One intrepid Girls' High girl went to the tour with a bang and will definitely leave us with
memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.
authorities (who had limited English vocabulary) and got assistance in
We thank the Art teachers once more for a
getting her money back. glorious tour. Their being there was much
appreciated.
The Nile cruise was a memorable evening. We were fed delectable
Lebo Mahlare Gr.10
food and enjoyed the ride on the Nile River under the beautiful sky.

Many of us took centre stage and danced to the music of the live band.

Bonjourno! In the beautiful land of Roma, Italia we were greeted

by warm Italian folk. An evening stroll to the Colosseum was all we

needed to smell the fresh Italian air and “soak up the atmosphere.”

The following morning we were in awe after visiting the Vatican

City. From the beautiful Sistene Chapel to the St Peters Basilica; this

was overwhelming experience. Seeing Michelangelo's Pieta and many

other works by him was truly a day to remember. Some will remember

seeing the famous Tay Diggs and others from the M-net show Desperate

Housewives.

In Florence we had a shopping experience of a lifetime and

eventually drove to Venice. Travelling by waterbus to all our

destinations was a wonderful experience. We met a few American girls

and engaged in a meaningful conversation about our pet lio

ns, elephants and how we all have cars back home. Later

that evening we gave the locals a taste of South African

music. We sang our girls high 'io' song, many others

and our beloved national anthem. A South

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Hockey Tour

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ARGENTINA TOUR 2005 to exchange our travellers cheques and then flooded into the
malls to satisfy our burning desire to shop. One phrase that
At 06:00 on 16 March, twenty-eight players and three we were all fluent in was con se questa? meaning, 'how much
coaches took Johannesburg International by storm. The day does this cost?' We then met our host families at The
had finally arrived after a hard year of planning and Cordoba Jockey Club and were disappointed that our
organisation. Two hours later, all 900kg of our luggage was photos weren't front page news as they were in the smaller
safely loaded and it was time to say farewell to our families. towns. We were still, however, welcomed with great
Twenty hours, six movies and four aeroplane meals later, we kindness and hospitality. The Cordoba Jockey Club was
arrived in Buenos Aires via Sao Paolo, Brazil. Our arrival in beautiful with a horse racing track, rugby fields and an astro.
Arrecifes was quite dramatic and will not easily be forgotten. We were privileged enough to be coached by one of the top
The entire town had turned up to witness our arrival at 1:30 Argentinean hockey coaches. We had a two-day clinic
and were totally shocked to discover that white people lived where we were taught how to play hockey the Argentinean
in Africa! As we climbed out of the bus, we were blinded by way. We soon understood why Argentina won gold at the
camera flashes and had to fight our way through the crowd Olympics. The clinic was truly amazing. We also watched a
the hardships of celebrity life had only just begun … club match where we were totally astounded by the players'
Arrecifes gave us our first real taste of Argentinean lifestyle. skill, speed and tenacity on the field. It made us all feel like
We quickly learnt that there are no robots or stop signs and real beginners!
promptly adapted. We visited the Museum of Arrecifes and We bade farewell, left Cordoba and started a fourteen hour
were officially welcomed by the mayor. We were then given a trip to Mendoza. We were horrified when our last supply of
tour of the city, accompanied by the entire mosquito fruit was confiscated as we crossed the provincial border
population. We visited their schools and were delighted to into Mendoza. We were welcomed into our hosts' homes
discover that school uniforms and homework are a very rare again with true Argentinean hospitality. We were exposed
commodity – something we hoped to implement back in to a very unique type of hockey surface, a clay astro. The
South Africa! Development Team won 2 - 0 and the First Team drew 1-1.
We finally met our opponents at the Arrecifes Stadium where The next day was spent touring the Andes Mountain Range.
we proudly sang our National Anthem and School Song to We visited the Bridge of St Martin, the Liberator of
the crowded stadium. We graced the front page of the Argentina who apparently used this bridge to cross a trickle
newspaper and readily autographed various items. The First of water that you would miss if you blinked too quickly. It
Team unfortunately lost 3-0, but the Development Team was in fact an interesting structure that is about 600 years
played brilliantly and drew 0-0. That evening we discovered old. Our first view of the 6000m high, snow-covered
the Argentinean night life and came to the official conclusion mountain, Aconcagua, was truly breathtaking. We arrived
that Argentineans are party animals who function on little on a snowy peak directly across from the Aconcagua on the
sleep. border with Chile. We all posed for photos in Chile, illegally
We were sad to leave our host families and departed for San crossed back into Argentina and escaped to a lower, warmer
Jorge. Again, cameras flashed and we smiled and graced the altitude.
town with our presence. We quickly discovered that English We packed our bags yet again, said goodbye and left for the
is not part of their vocabulary. Over the next three days our airport. We waited for four hours and during this time we
acting improved immensely and many an Oscar-winning sprawled across the floor, catching up on some much
performance was given. Our Spanish improved to some needed sleep. Our arrival in Buenos Aires was mind
degree; however, most communication was made using hand blowing: bumper to bumper traffic, massive skyscrapers
signals and playing charades. We played a mini tournament and millions of buzzing Argentineans roaming the streets.
against the San Jorge Club and Rosarios. It was a clean sweep We saw the Pink Government Building, the National Bank
and both teams took home gold. The whole day was spent and the Evita de la Rosa before finally stopping for lunch at
cheering, scoring goals and enjoying the Argentinean the Piazzola Tango where we dined like kings and enjoyed
sunshine. Vegetables are a very, very rare source of an extremely professional tango show. We cruised down the
nutrition. Everything is smeared with Dulce de Leche, a famous Florida Street in the rain with pesos burning in our
caramel spread that lasts two seconds in your mouth and four pockets. We were overjoyed when our host families greeted
months on your hips! us in English! The following day we played against St
We left San Jorge and arrived in Cordoba. We first stopped

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Albans school. The Development Team won 6-0 and the PHSG Aids Awareness
First Team also won 3-0. Our final night was spent in a Week
hotel in the centre of Buenos Aires. It was the last time to
pack our bags and say goodbye. The flight back to South An Aids Awareness week was
Africa felt like an eternity. We were all glad to be back on organised by the Life Orientation
home ground and see our families again. Department for the first time this
This tour exposed each and everyone of us, not only to a year. The aim of the week was to
new type of hockey, but to a new way of life. The raise awareness of the Aids
Argentinean players didn't have the best sticks or the pandemic in South Africa, to
fanciest togs, yet they still played with such skill. It isn't encourage abstinence until
about what's visible on the surface, but about what's inside marriage and to make girls aware
– an important lesson learnt by all of us. They played for of the importance of making
the team and not just for themselves; they played with pride responsible choices. We also
and utter determination to give of their best and focused wanted to bring about an awareness of
on quality rather than quantity. No one was ever bigger what it is like to live with Aids. We set out to achieve
than the game. Some of the host families were so poor that our aims by getting the Grade 8s to design posters promoting
you would think it impossible for them to squeeze another the importance of staying negative. We also had a guest
person into their homes, yet they welcomed us into their speaker, Phumzile, who spoke to most of the students on
lives as if we were family. Their way of life is so relaxed and living with Aids.
free spirited; it makes you wonder about the things in life All in all, it was a successful week, and we look forward to
that really matter. This truly was an experience never to be planning an even better one in the new year.
forgotten, and an absolute success. A big thank you to Mrs Mrs Harbour
van Zyl, Ms Fourie, Isabel Malan and The Chase
Foundation in Argentina. May this be the first of many
successful overseas tours for Girls' High.
Lindsay Mouton and Caryn Oates Grade 12

SAWEN Conference

The first South African
Women Entrepreneur's
Network (SAWEN)
Conference was an
invaluable opportunity to
gain insight into the role
that women play in South
African business and our
economy. The gathering
was addressed by
remarkably eloquent
speakers who are experts
in their respective fields.
We heard interesting statistics from a researcher and were also
given a crash course in Black Economic Empowerment
(BEE) legislation. Although we were also addressed by both
the Minister and Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, the
highlight of the event was when our honourable president,
Thabo Mbeki, honoured us with his presence and a few words
of wisdom. Mr Mbeki pointed out the irony in the fact that,
whilst being the pillars of our nation, women are the worst
affected by the negative elements that plague our country, such
as poverty. This is the reason why he is fully supportive of
SAWEN's role as a body that encourages and assists female
entrepreneurs. It was a wonderful experience to meet him. I
look forward to entering into a workplace where increasing
numbers of female business owners are guaranteed, as long as
women take the necessary risks and grab the opportunities
that are there for them.
Nonkululeko Ngqolo Grade 12

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Aquatics Festival 2005

Diving 7th PHSG
1st St Stithians 8th St Stithians
2nd PHSG 9th Clarendon
3rd St Mary's 10th Brescia House
4th St Andrew's
5th Brescia House Water Polo
6th Kingsmead 1st Clarendon
7th Eunice 2nd PHSG 1st
8th Roedean 3rd St Dominic's
4th Pietermaritzburg
Swimming
1st Pietermaritzburg Girls' High Girls' High
2nd Eunice 5th Kingsridge
3rd Our Lady of Fatima 6th Durban Girls' High
4th St Andrew's 7th PHSG 2nd
5th St Mary's 8th St Stithians
6th Durban Girls' High 9th Eunice
10th Kingsmead

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Eunice Weekend 2005
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Chess
PHSG won 7 matches – 1 match

Debating
Won both Junior and Senior Debates

Cross Country
Juniors: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 9th place
Seniors: 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th,
10th and 12th place

Basketball
Eunice withdrew teams

Hockey
1st Lost
2nd Lost
3rds Drew
4th Lost
5th Lost
U16A Won
U16B Lost
U16C Lost
U16D Drew
U16E Lost
U16F Drew
U14A Lost
U14B Lost
U14C Lost

Netball
U19A Won
U17A Won
U17B Won
U16A Lost
U16B Lost
U16C Won
U15A Won
U15B Lost
U15C Won
U14B Won
U14C Won

Squash
Won 11 matches
Lost 5 matches

Tennis
Lost 0 – 6 in matches

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All Girls’ Festival Potchefstroom

All Girls' Festival Potchefstroom • The second topic was modern science and
medicine: Is man playing God? and
From Wednesday 30 March to Saturday 2 April, a number of
girls attended the National Girls' School Festival in • The final was an unprepared speech where they
Potchefstroom. The results were as follows: had only 3 minutes to prepare for the topic of
whether today's youth still have good role models.
Netball
Both speakers produced excellent speeches and the final
vs Northlands Won 26-23 placings were Ingrid Cloete (1st place) and Tammy-Lynn
Niemand (4th place).

Danville Won 34-9

Kingsridge Won 22-15 Debating
vs Potchefstroom 2
(team which beat us last year in the finals) Won
Potchefstroom 1 Lost
Potchefstroom Won 27-5 Wynberg 1 Won
Wynberg 2 Won
Victoria Won 16-3 Westville Won
Parktown Won
Rhenish Won 15-8

Clarendon Won 23-10

Rustenburg Won 25-9

We were ranked first among sixteen participating schools. We then proceed to the finals also called the Exhibition
Debate against Wynberg 1 which we won and were
Squash therefore ranked first in the tournament.
vs Collegiate
Won 4-0 The netball, tennis, squash, debating and public speaking
Durban Won 4-0 girls would like to thank Mrs Janse van Rensburg, Mrs L du
Parktown Won 4-0 Toit, Ms Hearn, Mrs Cÿrus and Mrs Bagshaw for
Eunice Lost 3-1 accompanying them on an absolutely enjoyable tour, the
Queenstown Lost 3-1 time that you gave up to be with us and the smiles and
enthusiasm you showed while doing so were greatly
Tennis appreciated.

Four singles matches and two doubles matches were played

against each opposing school.

vs Collegiate Won 6-0

Queenstown Won 6-0

Northlands Won 6-0

Rustenburg Won 6-0

Pietermaritzburg Won 4-0

Clarendon Won 6-0

Wynburg Won 5-1

Public Speaking
Our public speakers were Ingrid Cloete for the Seniors and
Tammy-Lynne Niemand for the Juniors and they both
participated in three speeches.
• The first was anything thought-provoking and

argumentative.

Debating Netball

Public Speaking Squash 165Tennis

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Pietermaritzburg Weekend 2005

( Pietermaritzburg

Cross Country U16A Drew Squash
Juniors 4th, 5th, 6th , 7th places Won 12 – 4 matches
Seniors 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, U16B Won

10th places U15A Drew

U15B Lost Tennis
Juniors:
U14A Drew Seniors: Won 76-74
Won 56-45
Basketball U14B Lost

U19A Won Blomspan Drew

U19B Lost Volleyball
1st
U16A Lost Netball 2nd Won 2 sets 1
U19A U16A Won 2 sets 1
U16B Won U19B Won U16B Lost 1 set 2
U17A Won Lost 1 set 2
U16C Drew U17B Won
U16A Won
U14A Lost U16B Lost
U15A Won
U14B Lost U15B Lost
U14A Drew
Hockey U14B Won Chess
1st Won Won 8 0
2nd
3rd Won Debating
4th Drew Juniors Lost
Lost Seniors Won
Drew

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Old Girls

Old Girls Association Report

Dear Old Girls concerned is fast reaping rewards and re-establishing
contacts.
AAs closure to a successful year, the report presented at the
86th Annual General Meeting has been amended to include Speaking of contacts, we are thrilled to welcome the
the Reunion and Founders Day which had not taken place growing Old Girls' branch in Perth, Australia. Edda van
at the time. Lichtenfeld Emery, who was present at the Reunion
It is good to be the Chairlady of a flourishing association Luncheon, is responsible and has offered to draw up a
with a wonderful committee and much interest, register of all PHSG members in Australia with a view to
encouragement and assistance from the school. establishing other branches in the country. Jill Corlett has
The Committee has had a busy but very rewarding year family in Perth, so happily she will continue to meet our
with pleasing signs of increasing interest and membership. friends from time to time.
There is no doubt that the untiring efforts of our
Correspondence Secretary, Jill Corlett, has largely The website is up and running and all members now have
contributed to this happy state of affairs. We shall be access to information, announcements and our newsletter
looking to make her life more comfortable in the new year which goes out twice a year. The newsletter becomes more
with the purchase of a new computer. A laptop was and more expensive to print and post but members are
acquired for Margaret Corlett who assists Jill with the enjoying the issues and this is, after all, an important and
membership data base. informative means of contact. The hard copy remains the
Pretoria decided to increase the area to receive street most popular to date. Ann Barnard did so well with the last
postal delivery and bang went all our box numbers. issue that she has been promoted to editor-in-chief.
However, a pleasant plea from the two Corletts to members
Penny McNair chauffeured Beryl Mullins, Alison Kitto
and me to the Johannesburg Branch Reunion held at the
home of Chairlady, Val Taylor, on 15 May. Of course we had
fun and an excellent tea. What else when Old Girls meet!

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The Old Girls were represented at the inauguration of the
renovated organ. History records the burning desire from
the beginning for an organ to have a regal position in the
beautiful hall. Money collected from the start and for
years onwards was given to the more important war
efforts. The school organ finally arrived and survived as a
precious and lasting memory of morning prayers. Fitting
therefore, that the instrument has been renovated and
raised to once again have pride of place and be
appreciated.

The Old Girls are also happy to hear that the music
block is to be known as the Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph Music
Centre. In fact we are thrilled that Jeanne has received this
honour she so richly deserves.

The Spring Fair was another happy occasion for Old
Girls to meet. Barbara Dorlas and Linda Burrow worked
really hard planning our stall, determined to make it the
best ever. The teddy-bear theme necessitated work parties
to dress bears of all shapes and sizes in Girls and Boys
High colours. We have learnt that money needs to be
spent to make money and the R2000 for the purchase of
bears proved too little, for along with fudge, lemon curd,
lemon syrup, a bit of knitting and sewing, the ever popular
gingerbread-men biscuits and the beautifully covered
notebooks and pen and pencil holders, we sold the lot and
quickly. With a profit of R4000 and orders for more bears
all were satisfied. We also nearly ran out of membership
forms as numbers used the occasion to join the
Association.

Lindy Loots and I attended the Valedictory Service on
Thursday 6 October. The Old Girls award was presented
to Candice Bosman, a gracious young woman and worthy
recipient.

The AGM was again very poorly attended but the few
loyal Old Girls offered valuable suggestions and the

deliberations were most helpful. At the close of
the meeting we moved towards the hall
where excited groups had already
started to gather for the
Reunion Luncheon. This
was the first time ever that
the stage was to be used for
seating and that we were
forced to close our
bookings and put up
the 'full' sign.
There were Old
Girls trying to book
on 6 October when
the actual closing
date was 30 August!
We finally had
bookings for 220 and
eight turned up on the day without
booking. The catering is manageable
but space for tables and chairs is a
major problem. Our test run on the

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day for the large numbers proved acceptable and memory has been placed in the Wall of Rememberance
comfortable and we had a most memorable time together. outside the Music Centre in the peaceful garden.

The 1995 group were surprised that husbands were not I represented the Old Girls at the funeral of Maureen
allowed and they arranged an after Reunion party at the Wiid Enslin and her husband Perry, a much loved Blue Bull
Pavilion to accommodate their families. This party had provincial rugby player. They were both killed in a head-on
nothing to do with our Association and had been arranged collision on their way home from a holiday on a game farm.
independently. We remember Maureen as a bubbly boarder, enthusiastic
prefect, a talented games player and loyal friend to many.
The Committee returned to school on Tuesday 11
October for the Special Founder's Day assembly. I wish I am so grateful to the hardworking committee. Wilma
you could all have been present at this most moving Cloete and her helpers were rewarded by the success of the
experience and a fitting close to our period of celebration. Reunion luncheon. Tina Panayi has carefully guarded our
finances while Lindy Loots records the business of our
Wilma Cloete who is our representative on the Parents' meetings. Beth de Beer, our Vice Chair is my right hand and
Committee and I attend the Governing Body meetings. Rosemary Spruyt, as our valuable school liaison, is
We are certainly kept up to date on school affairs. indispensable. All have fulltime jobs which makes their
contribution to our association so unselfish and admirable.
Miss Mullins has moved to her cottage in the Serene We thank Mrs Penny McNair, our President for her valuable
Park Retirement Centre. She had a wee health setback advice, interest and assistance at all times. Thank you to all
necessitating a short stay in hospital but was soon back in associated with the life and work of our school and to all
her new home. branch executives.
Sincere appreciation and best wishes to all.
Molly Hutton, aged 91, passed away on 16 July at the
Zonneheim Retirement Centre. Ida Blignaut, Margaret Pauline Spruÿt Myers
Corlett and I joined her friends at the home at the Closure Chairlady: OGA
Tea where I had the opportunity to pay tribute to a lovingly
remembered colleague, English and History teacher and
Deputy Principal of PHSG. A bronze plaque in her

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Annual Financial Statements

PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 December 2005

Governing Body members Mr T Balzer
Mr G Beckwith
School's Executive Mr S Blair
Address Mrs P Blersch
Auditors Mr D Bosman
Ms I Cloete
Ms N Floudiotis
Mr P Gangiah
Mr M Garbers
Mr R Jelley
Mr N Karsas
Mrs P Myers
Ms N Ngqola
Ms M Saudi
Mr P Sindane
Ms M Tshenkeng
Mr P Vermeulen
Mrs J Viljoen
Ms S Walker

Mrs P McNair
Mrs M Bagshaw
Mrs K du Toit

Park Street
Arcadia
Pretoria

BDO Spencer Steward

Index Page

Independent Auditor's report 1
The Governing Body - Chairperson's report 2
Treasurer's report - School fund 3-4
Treasurer's report - Hostel fund 5
Income Statement - School fund 6
Income Statement - Hostel fund 7
Balance sheet 8
Statement of Accounting policies 9
Notes to the Annual Financial statements 10 - 13

The annual financial statements have been approved by the Governing Body on 20 February 2006 and signed on its behalf by

Chairperson Treasurer

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PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS PAGE 1

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 December 2005

The Chairperson and Members
Pretoria High School for Girls

REPORT OF THE AUDITORS

We have examined the financial statements set out on pages 2 to 14 and the books and records of the School Fund of the Pretoria
High School for Girls for the year ended 31 December 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Governing
Body of Pretoria High School for Girls. Our responsibility is to report on these financial statements.

In common with similar schools, it is not feasible for the School to institute accounting controls over cash collections prior to the
initial entry of the collections in the accounting records. Accordingly it was impractical for us to extend our examination beyond
the receipts actually recorded.

Subject to the effects of any adjustments, which might have been necessary arising from the matters referred to in the above
paragraph, we report as follows:

(a) Proper books and records have been kept.
(b) The financial statements fairly present the financial position of the fund.
(c) The provisions of the regulations concerning the transactions of the school fund have been complied with.
(d) Our requirements as auditors have been complied with.
(e) The documents necessary for our purposes have been furnished.
(f) No deficiency or neglect was revealed during the audit.

PRETORIA BDO Spencer Steward
20 February 2006 Registered Accountants and Auditors

Chartered Accountants (S.A.)

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 December 2005

Governing Body
Chairperson's Report on Activities During 2005

The 2005 school year was as busy and successful as ever, seeing Pretoria High School for Girls moving forward making changes but
upholding its reputation and traditions.

Governing Body

The subcommittees of the Governing Body are: the Executive, Building & Maintenance, Garden & Sports Facilities, Gautrain &
Traffic, Subsidies, Legal, Marketing & Communication. In addition representatives of the Old Girl's Association, Educators and
Non-educators, as well as learners, attend all Governing Body meetings. These committees cover every need and aspect of PHSG
life.

Executive and Staffing

The school's executive at the end of 2005 comprised:

Mrs P McNair Headmistress
Mrs M Bagshaw Deputy
Mrs K du Toit Deputy

The school's executive is very ably supported by the administrative support, including Mrs C Alton, the bursar. The school also
appointed a public relations officer.

Capital Projects

Limited capital expenditure was incurred during the year. This was mainly related to maintaining the facilities by replacement or
renewal. An amount of R228 687 was incurred on completing the resurfacing of the school's internal roads.

PHSG Financial Assistance Fund

The PHSG Financial Assistance Fund established to those parents who require assistance with school subsidies now has an
accumulated balance of R993 175, which funds are invested for future subsidies. All income arising from the sale of parking
facilities for Securicor Loftus and the activities of the Shoppe, augment the fund.

Long Term Fund Raising Campaign

At its last meeting in 2005, the Governing Body committed itself to a five year fund raising campaign. In order to achieve its
longer term strategic objectives, it is evident that the developments required at the school cannot be financed from the annual
school fees and thus this campaign has been initiated.

Prem Gangiah
Chairperson - Governing Body

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 December 2005

Treasurer's Report- School Fund

General review

The financial results and financial position of the school at 31 December 2005 are fully set out in the financial statements.

The income statement reflects that the school realised a net income before capital expenditure of R528 017 (2004 – R1 252 943).
Capital expenditure incurred for year amounted R768 146 (2004 – R1 492 427), thus resulting in a net loss after capital expenditure
of R 240 129 (2004 – net loss of R239 484).

Comparison of results to annual budget

This net result is an adverse variance of R 240 439 to the school's operating budget for the financial year. This can mainly be
ascribed to the school:

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Earning additional other income 132 307
Effecting savings of expenditure against the plan in
102 107
Academic salaries 194 342
Pupil activities 27 284
Capital expenditure projects

456 040

Not maintaining its learner numbers (423 262)
Overspending in the following activities:
(193 299)
Administering the school (79 918)
Maintaining its facilities

Adverse variance to operating budget (240 439)

School fees

The school had an average number of 1395 learners (2004 – 1377) registered at the school during the year. School fees were set at
R8 820 per learner for the year, a 6.5% increase on the previous year. Fees in 2004 were R8 280 per learner.

The school succeeded in collecting 91% (2004 – 93%) of its total school fees. Conservatively, provision for the loss of not
recovering all outstanding school fees has been made in the financial statements. The bad debt cost for the year was R448 784
(2004 – R280 838). School fees amounting to R358 825 were subsidised during the year (2004 R375 380).

Other income

Other income in the main comprises fund raising income, income from the use of the school's facilities and investment income.
Despite managing the cash flows constantly, the decrease in interest rates resulted in a loss of interest income of some R85 247
against our budgeted expectations.

The 2005's Spring Fair raised R130 000. The school received a State subsidy of R91 529 (2004 R84 253) to maintain the school
and to provide textbooks and stationery to the learners.

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 December 2005

Treasurer's Report- School Fund - (continued)

Academic Staff costs

During the year the school had an average number of 85 educators (2004 - 85), of which 43 (2004 - 43) were paid from school
funds and the balance paid by the Gauteng Education Department. The Governing Body also subvented the salaries of certain of
the GDE staff, where historical payroll anomalies exist. These costs include top ups, bonus and gratuity payments, school fee
discounts, and are included in the costs of the academic staff in the school fund's income statement. The total cost of the
additional payments was R567 783 (2004 R488 045).

Expenditure

Excluding all capital expenditure, expenses increased at an average of 13.5% for the year and were incurred in the following
areas/ratios:

2005 2004
%%

Academic staff costs 49.30 46.30
Pupil Activities 11.90 13.00
Administrative Activities 17.70 16.30
Property Activities 15.25 14.50
Capital expenditure 5.85 9.90

100.00 100.00

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 December 2005

Treasurer's Report - Hostel Fund

General review

The income statement of the hostel reflects that the hostels realised a net income before capital expenditure of R386 982 (2004 –
R107 699). Capital expenditure incurred for the year amounted to R169 304 (2004 R276 799), thus resulting in a net surplus after
capital expenditure of R217 678 (2004 – net loss of R169 100),

Comparison of results to annual budget

This net result reflects that the hostel was R149 507 ahead of its operating budget for the financial year.
This can mainly be ascribed to the hostel:

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Earning increased revenues from using hostel facilities 87 119
Earning additional investment income 1 017
Effecting savings in operating activities 61 709

and 149 845
Incurring additional capital expenditure (338)

149 507

Hostel fees and rental income

The hostel housed an average 140 boarders during the past two years. Boarding fees were increased from R13 200 to R14 000
(a 5,6% increase). No problems have been experienced in recovering the hostel fees. During the holidays the hostels were very
successful in letting the hostels out to large groups, earning additional income of R147 000.

Operating expenditures

The hostels have been able to manage the operating costs extremely well during the year. Fortunately the State continued to
subsidise the salary costs of GDE supervisory staff employed in the hostels, resulting in further cost savings.

Capital expenditures

Capital expenditures totalled R169 304 for the year, which included renovating certain of the bathrooms and ceilings. The
replacement of certain kitchen operating equipment and crockery items was also required. In December a major
revamping/maintenance programme on the interiors of the hostels began.

Accumulated Hostel Funds and Reserves

The net income for the year has resulted in hostel accumulating funds of R752 487, which the hostel management committee have
agreed needs to be held in reserve to cushion abnormal maintenance expenditures in the future.

Gavin Beckwith
Treasurer - Governing Body

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PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Notes 2005 2004
SCHOOL FUND INCOME STATEMENT R R

For The Year Ended 31 December 2005 12 048 218 11 174 228

INCOME 197 090 99 695

School fees 1 253 130 227 007
Tuition related income
Facility income 2 163 832 314 059
Fund raising income
Investment income 466 743 532 826

Total income 13 129 013 12 347 815

LESS: EXPENDITURE 6 593 653 5 964 184

Academic staff 346 677 354 486
Salaries and employment costs 609 586 579 701
401 781 380 971
Pupil Activities 70 192 31 814
Subject Expenses 163 560 174 774
Pupil Academics
Pupil Sport Activities 1 591 796 1 521 746
Pupil Extramural Activities
Pupil General Activities 3 2 163 402 1 744 768

Administrative Activities 65 030 52 824
Administrative Expenses
General school expenses 146 836 111 365
School functions
2 375 268 1 908 957
Property Activities
Property and maintenance expenses 2 040 279 1 699 985
12 600 996 11 094 872
Total Expenses
528 017 1 252 943
Net Income for period before capital expenditure
29 350 61 224
Capital Expenditure
Furniture and equipment 4 738 796 1 431 203
Capital Projects
(768 146) (1 492 427)
Net Expenditure for period
(240 129) (239 484)
Accumulated Funds at beginning of period
2 589 899 2 829 383
Accumulated Funds at end of period
2 349 770 2 589 899
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HOSTEL FUND INCOME STATEMENT
Notes 2005 2004
For The Year Ended 31 December 2005 R R

INCOME 1 990 050 1 855 350
Boarding fees - pupils 142 345 137 904
Boarding fees - staff 207 413 147 566
Visitors fees - -
Fund raising income 94 362 87 053
Investment income
2 434 170 2 227 873
Total income
307 474 289 556
LESS: EXPENDITURE 493 274 457 406
423 929 392 236
Hostel Activities
Salaries and employment costs 1 224 677 1 139 198
- Supervisory staff and matrons
- General assistants 3 999 10 470
Food and catering costs 16 907 10 001

Pupil Activities 20 906 20 471
Excursions and recreation
Sundry expenses 53 286 58 656
78 908 76 739
Administrative Activities
Administrative Expenses 132 194 135 395
Salaries
297 159 525 941
Property Activities 372 252 299 169
Property and maintenance expenses
Utilities 669 411 825 110

Total Expenses 2 047 188 2 120 174

Net Income for period before capital expenditure 386 982 107 699
Capital Expenditure
Furniture and equipment 133 641 18 560
Building renovations 35 663 258 239

Net Income/(expenditure) for period (169 304) (276 799)
Accumulated Funds at beginning of period
Accumulated Funds at end of period 217 678 (169 100)
534 809 703 909

752 487 534 809

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PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 2004
BALANCE SHEET R

at 31 December 2005 5 44

ASSETS 6 46 079 952 6 315 198
Non-current assets
Fixed Assets 7 995 367 1 015 343
Investments
Special Fund investments 7 075 323 7 330 545

Current Assets 8 27 459 31 273
Arrear fees
Cash and bank balances 333 739 471 893
Sundry debtors and prepayments
52 662 762
Total assets
413 860 578 928
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves 7 489 183 7 909 473
Accumulated Funds
Reserves 9 3 102 257 3 124 708
Special Funds
10 690 000 690 000
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable 11 995 367 1 015 343
Funds in Trust- clubs societies etc
Funds in Trust- extra curricula tours 4 787 624 4 830 051
School fees received in advance
12 505 004 1 178 318
Total equity and reserves
510 254 436 386

340 838 276 725

1 345 463 1 187 993

2 701 559 3 079 422

7 489 183 7 909 473

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
at 31 December 2005

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis and incorporate the main accounting policies as stipulated below.
These policies were applied consistently during the year under review. The financial statements include the assets, liabilities and
accumulated funds of the School, as legal entity. Separate income statements of the school and hostel funds are maintained so as
to keeps the funds apart for internal accounting purposes.

1. School and boarding fees

School and boarding fees are recognised on an accrual basis.

2. Fund raising income

Fund raising income is recognised on a receipts basis.

3. Fixed assets

Fixed assets are stated at nominal value. Capital expenditure is expensed against current income in the year in that it is
incurred.

4. Investments
Investments are stated at cost. Provision is made for any diminution in value, which is considered to be permanent.

5. Stocks
Stocks are valued at cost, calculated on a first-in-first-out basis. No account is taken of any tuck-shop stocks.

6. Special Funds

Special funds represents funds collected and/or raised for specifically defined purposes and which funds are under the
control of the Governing Body and its committees.

7. Funds in Trust

Funds in trust represent funds raised for the school's extra curricula activities, the disbursement of which is to occur in
the following financial year. The funds are used to defray a portion of the learner's costs of extracurricular tours and
activities.

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PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 2004
25 607 R
NOTES TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1 529
86 309 34 932
For The Year Ended 31 December 2005 49 685 84 263
67 791
1. Facility Income 253 130 40 021

Cell C fee 227 007
Government Grant- GDE
Rental of lockers, pavilion and motor vehicles - 17 416
SETA training grants 132 300 155 250
15 683 14 972
2. Fund raising income 15 849 126 421

Distributions- Edith Aitken Trust 163 832 314 059
Donations
Net Income - Tuck - shop 6 844 6 607
Sundry income 16 748 14 680
448 784 280 838
3. Administrative Expenses 103 587 82 212
144 251 78 365
Advertising 79 268 92 070
Audit fees 122 003 113 169
Bad debts 12 513 10 478
Bank charges 4 104
Computer expenses 4 797 733
Debt collection expenses 28 298 3 954
Insurance 889 282 24 690
Internet charges 117 994 743 355
Legal fees 184 929 109 735
Postage 183 882
RSC levies 2 163 402
Salaries 1 744 768
Stationery
Telephone 115 555 116 069
- -
4. Capital Projects -
238 253
Computers 17 338 139 565
Computyping centre - 192 033
Electrical substation 537 875
Hall sound and lighting equipment 377 216 62 095
Hoist - 24 374
Maintenance replacement projects - 107 839
Moving of organ
Music centre 228 687 -
Road works - 3 600
Science laboratories - 9 500
Security gates and fencing -
Upgrade intercom system 1 431 203
738 796
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NOTES TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2004
1 R
For The Year Ended 31 December 2005 1
1 1
5. Fixed Assets 1 1
1
Buildings on state land 4 1
Computer equipment
Furniture and office equipment 4
Motor vehicles

The insured values of the school's assets are as follows: 120 461 877 109 510 797
400 000 400 000
Buildings on state land
Computer equipment 6 603 091 6 002 810
Furniture and office equipment 316 030 316 030
Motor vehicles 605 000 550 000
Substation
128 385 998 116 779 637
6. Investments
6 079 952 6 315 198
Medium term deposits

7. Special Fund Investments / Assets 62 192 66 849
591 164 369 229
Fixed deposits 250 011 174 789
Funds at call 266 660
Stocks - 137 816
Advance to school fund 92 000
Other net operating assets 1 015 343
995 367
8. Arrear fees
1 196 847 1 036 925
Arrear fees (1 169 388) (1 005 652)
Less: Provision for doubtful recovery
27 459 31 273
9. Accumulated funds
2 349 770 22 589 899
Accumulated funds comprise: 752 487 534 809
School funds
Hostel funds 3 102 257 3 124 708

10. Reserve 690 000 690 000

Maintenance reserve fund

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PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 2004
NOTES TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS R

For The Year Ended 31 December 2005 23 975 25 219
1 475 11 756
11. Special funds
Roberts fund 25 450 26 975
Balance at beginning of year (6 000) (3 000)
Add: Investment income
19 450 23 975
Less: Bursary paid
Balance at end of year 42 874 42 777
1 368 1 597
PHSG Bursary fund
Balance at beginning of year 44 242 44 374
Add: Investment income (1 500) (1 500)

Less: Bursary paid 42 742 2 874
Balance at end of year
948 494 976 787
PHSG Financial Assistance Fund - -
Balance at beginning of year
Prior year adjustment 18 987 25 936
Add: Investment income 295 114 251 643
Net income Parking 29 405 69 508
Net income Shoppe
1 292 000 1 323 874
Less: Scholarships and subsidies (358 825) (375 380)

12. Accounts payable 933 175 948 494
Accruals for expenses incurred
Provisions 995 367 1 015 343
Other PHSG School Financial Assistance fund
353 824 667 404
151 180 244 254
266 660
-
1 178 318
505 004

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NOTES TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS R
2004
For The Year Ended 31 December 2005 R

13. Capital commitments - -
Authorised and contracted for
Roadworks 90 000 -
Authorised not yet contracted for 90 000 -
Sandstone entrance

15. Taxation

The school is exempt from income tax in terms of Section 10(1)(cA)(i) of the Income Tax Act. Any donations or
bequests made to the school are deductible in terms of Section 18A of the Income Tax Act

16. Comparative Figures

Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation in the current year.

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