The Iris Magazine 2007

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Dear readers

This year was packed with activities as
PHSG celebrated her 105th Birthday.
Our thanks go to everyone, staff and
pupils alike, who contributed to this
visual representation of a busy year.
Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to a
key member of the editorial team, Ms
Daleen Nel, for her invaluable
contribution to The Iris over the past
few years and we wish her well in her
new career.

Editors

Contents

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105 Yea rsContents

04 Comment
06 Staff
08 105 Years’ Open Day Celebrations
10 Staff News
11 Office Bearers
14 Valediction
18 Valedictory Awards
22 Colour Awards
24 Concert in the Garden
25 Hostel Reports
32 Matrics 2007
33 Matric Results
38 Matrics’ Last Day
41 Matric Dance
44 Amazolo
48 Jersey Display
49 Houses
70 House Highlights
76 Sport Highlights
77 Games
103 Cultural Highlights
104 Music
110 Clubs and Societies
118 Viewpoint
144 Happenings
153 Art
160 Out & About
166 Old Girls
169 Annual Financial Statements
184 Autographs

Governing Body

Executive: Educator Representatives
Mrs M Bagshaw
Chairperson Mrs K du Toit
Mrs P Blersch Mr R Jelley
Deputy Chairperson
Mr G Gast Non-educator Representative
Principal Mrs J Viljoen
Mrs P McNair
Secretary Learners
Mrs M Bagshaw Mokgabo Tshenkeng
Treasurer Katherine Harding
Mr H Boegman Lebo Mahlare

Parent Representatives Co-opted
Mr S Blair Mrs C Alton
Mrs P Blersch Mr P Gordhan
Mr H Boegman Mrs E Masihleho
Mr D Bosman Mrs P Myers
Mr L Erasmus Diale Maepa (School House)
Mr G Gast Amanda Kandawire (North Lodge)
Mrs L Powell
Mr D Whittle

Parents’ Association

Mrs L Powell (Chairperson) Mr C Jeannes
Mr P Vermeulen (Vice Mrs J Mwambakana
Chairperson) Mrs D Oosthuizen
Mrs P McNair (Headmistress) Mrs R Perotti
Mrs D Bonner Mr F Pieters
Mrs M Bruder Mrs L Powell
Mrs W Cloete Mr S Schoombie
Mrs B du Toit Mrs M White
Mrs M Gemeliaris

Acknowledgments

Editor: Mrs Belinda Cloete

Sub-editor: Mrs Catherine Daniels

Art editors: Ms Daleen Nel and Mrs Michele Booysen

Photographs: Ms Daleen Nel, Mrs Joan Manders, Ms Sandy Dorlas,

Mrs Rose Sprüyt, Mrs M Andrade

Photographic assistants: Colleen Blom Grade 10, Nicole Godfrey Grade 11,

Marina de Freitas Grade 12, Claire Gritten Grade 12

Advertising: Mrs Merryl Pierce

Mrs Yvonne Uys
Puisano Business Dev. Group (Pty) Ltd.
Ms Anita Stapelberg
Business Print Centre
Typing:
Design and Layout:

P H S GReproductionandPrinting:

Comment from the Head

Comment from the Head

Mrs Penny McNair

As early as 8 January, with no time to waste, all

staff attended a workshop on Assertive Discipline 105 Y rea s PHSG
presented by Brigitte Thompson where they were able to
apply a more positive approach to aspects of teaching while at

Sthe same time, hopefully, having less administration to do.
uccess in any given year inevitably leads to expectation in the year that By February, the educators
follows, and 2007 has been no exception! Pretoria High School for Girls were well into handling the

celebrated its 105th birthday and, in keeping with tradition, numerous demands of the Grade 11 FET Curriculum and though we all

activities were planned from mid- 2006. What was obvious though was experienced some tense moments and challenges, the

my determination to acknowledge and display change as we experience implementation proved successful, with most learners achieving

it today, while still maintaining the ethos and proud traditions of the the desired outcomes. Grade 10 was run for the second time this

school. The production of a typically African musical was the brief year and was consequently much easier. In 2008, Grade 12 FET

given to Mr Rufus Muller early in 2006. By June, he had not only will be implemented and we trust that for some time thereafter,

translated a story from Afrikaans to English, but had also started to curricular guidelines will remain static, with minimal change and

write lyrics and requested Mr Ndlovu, our folk group (Rhythmony) only valid development. It has demanded a great deal from the

conductor, to write the music. Such is the commitment and enthusiasm educators to keep abreast and remain involved in relevant training,

of the staff that, together with Ms Russell, Mr Ferreira and many others, yet they have done so in order to ensure only the best for the young

a superb production of Amazolo came into being in 2007. It was a risk ladies entrusted to us for their education. The year unfortunately

and an immense challenge but together with an outstanding cast of however, saw many educators resort to strike action, as the State

young ladies and some gentlemen from PBHS, it was live theatre at its fails to adequately recognise the essential service provided by

best and we received high acclaim for an amazing production! A educators. While committed to educating the youth of South

profound start to a significant year. Africa, the staff of this school felt very strongly that unity was

Not to be outdone, the staff were inspired to create their own stage critical, and so many went on strike for one day. While the learners

production for the girls on Open Day, held on 3 August. Mrs Cÿrus may have lost one day of teaching, they certainly had no negative

used her incredible talent and wit to create our own Teachers of the effect from this. Rather I hope that they gained from this

Caribbean. The senior girls were entertained first and were delighted to experience and will in future appreciate their teachers even more!

see that teachers are in fact “normal”. They were very receptive to the With the Government’s concerted drive and effort to ensure

humour and erupted with glee and much hilarity as they gradually that every learner is literate to some degree in Maths, PHSG was

managed to identify each teacher behind the clothing and masks! On proud to be named as one of the Top Ten schools in the country, to

the other hand, the Grade 8 and 9 girls were totally awestruck. It took be part of the “100 Club” established by the Minister of Education,

some time for them to realise who was on stage and that they were in fact Ms Naledi Pandor. The money received was to be used to

allowed to sit back, relax and enjoy the fun. Other activities on Open introduce technology into the classroom. From this grew the

day ranged from providing “face packs” of natural ingredients by the possibility of recognition for additional funding to channel into

Life Sciences department, to inspiring debates, and opportunities to Maths Education and in October this year, we were delighted to be

create a pot from clay in the Art department. Each subject department granted substantial funding from the Epoch and Optima Trusts for

provided something interesting and unusual on the day and all staff this purpose. This financing will enable us to employ an additional

must be thanked for the enthusiastic way in which they presented items teacher for Maths and reduce class size to a small degree in some

and encouraged the learners on the day. The atmosphere was electric grades, as well as further enhance the capacity to use technology in

and the friendship and camaraderie unsurpassed. Maths.

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Comment from the Head

The Grade 12 results of 2007 were excellent and again a 100% pass rate the benefit of the learners. The girls of this school also continue to

was attained. Congratulations and thanks must go to all staff that, for five give back to the community and again presented over 1500 jerseys and

years, have gone beyond the call of duty to ensure every learner achieves a tracksuit tops to those less privileged. In addition, money raised

Senior Certificate. 90% of the girls achieved University Exemption. A through various activities and functions was distributed to numerous

number of girls who were registered for this exemption, failed to achieve local charities. It is essential that the girls remain acutely aware of the

it and this resulted in a drop in the anticipated university exemptions. In plight and needs of those less fortunate than themselves.

2008, this challenge will be even greater, as a minimum of 50% in at least Finding teams of equal strength to compete against in a variety of

four subjects is required which is somewhat more demanding than the sports is becoming increasingly difficult and this has necessitated

current system. Gwendolyn Barnes was sixth in the Tshwane South being in more than one league in a given sport, as well as travelling to

District and seventh in Gauteng this year, a fine achievement from one Johannesburg for others. This takes its toll on staff and girls, as much

who was also a dedicated and passionate dancer throughout her high time is lost travelling and teams return to school late, often in the dark

school career. particularly in winter. This in turn impacts on what we continuously

In 2006, the Choir achieved great success and this continued into 2007 strive to instil in the girls, commitment! Despite this however, our

under the baton of Mr Barrett. His passion and love of music, coupled hockey was excellent and some netball teams did very well. The U17A

with his belief that “only the best is acceptable”, engenders in the girls Team won both the League and the local competition. Due to

discipline and a drive to present every item perfectly. The folk group, ongoing clashes between basketball and netball fixtures, we were

Rhythmony, was also successful, particularly in the Gauteng Department unfortunately compelled to insist that girls choose to play only one of

of Education Competition where they were ultimately placed second in the two sports, just as years ago girls were stopped from playing both

the Province. We remain convinced that, had all the girls been present in hockey and netball. While the girls were unhappy about this and, at the

the final round, they would have been placed first. A hard fact to accept end of 2007 pleaded that we reverse this decision, it is simply not

for those who were fully committed. We trust that commitment from all possible and with time the impact of these choices will be minimised

will be far more evident in 2008! and girls will be committed to and skilled in a particular winter sport.

Les Feés is the ensemble group started by Bea van der Sandt which has Water polo is a fast growing sport and while the First Team

won many competitions over the years. This year was no exception. All struggled at times, the girls certainly showed grit and determination.

but two girls in this ensemble are also in the choir. Mrs van der Sandt has Swimming is still prominent and one must commend all the team

left the school and, as Les Feés was her vision and she a legend with them, it swimmers for the hours they spend training and representing the

was decided to dissolve the group at the end of the year. Their last school. Our position in the Aquatics Festival did drop this year but the

performance at the farewell assembly to Bea van der Sandt was a competition is strong from schools in other provinces where, for

moving one. some, swimming is the only summer sport offered at the school and

During 2006, our school was privileged to connect with Dr York the girls inevitably have more time for training when they do not have

Bradshaw and Spartanburg High School in South Carolina. This led to a to split their time between two or more disciplines. Tennis and squash

number of video conferences with the kind assistance of the University are popular and we have enjoyed relative success.

of Pretoria, as well as much e-mailing back and forth between the learners During the course of this year the IT admin block was completed

directly. The girls involved are members of Amnesty International and and it has made an amazing difference for the staff responsible for the

We are committed to excellence in all spheres of school life administration of the learners’ subject choices, marks and
reports. The centre is light, airy and spacious and Mrs Manders,

and to tradition while ensuring that we move with the times our PRO and Web administrator has a far friendlier environment
in which to work. An additional room on the ground floor serves
and empower both learners and educators
as a classroom with office space for Sepedi and, with two

additional offices, we have been able to create a secure centre for

the Debating group. From this interaction came an invitation for Mrs archiving and have provided the French department with a better

Cÿrus and two senior girls to attend a leadership workshop in Spartanburg office. Apart from this construction, only routine maintenance of the

in July 2007 and then to spend an additional week with an American buildings took place.

family. Katherine Harding and Simphiwe Shongwe were the privileged Keeping the school grounds and buildings in a fine state of repair is

learners who enjoyed a memorable experience and forged new no easy task, and our Estate Manager Mr Makama and his team must

friendships. I was invited to attend and present a short paper at a be thanked for their ongoing interest, support and commitment to

Conference, also in Spartanburg, on “Change in Education” in April. ensuring that we are all privileged to work in a beautiful environment.

This was an entirely new experience for me but one which provided And so, as we look back over a number of years, we can say with

amazing opportunities and ideas. A number of these ideas I hope to pride that we have achieved well academically, culturally and in the

implement as an element of change into our school in 2008. sporting arena. We are committed to excellence in all spheres of

Each year the need to fundraise seems to increase, and this year was no school life and to tradition while ensuring that we move with the times

exception. The annual Spring Fair was again very ably convened by and empower both learners and educators, thereby remaining leaders

Patrick Vermeulen and, from the start, he set his sights and goals high. He in the field of educational change. Together we must strive to uphold

was adamant that the target would be R200 000 and this he achieved! An all standards, be they academic or moral, and view the changes in

amazing feat but only made possible by teamwork and the support from education in a positive and rational manner. Only with support from

all parents and our broader community. The funds raised will be used to all stakeholders can this be achieved!

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Staff 2007

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Staff 2007

STAFF 2007

Back Row (L-R): Ms A Henning, Ms D Nel, Mr W Labuschagne, Mrs L van der Merwe, Mrs Y Mathole, Mrs L Stellaard, Mrs I Maas, Mr R Jelley, Mrs S Harbour, Ms E Pretorius, Mrs S Labuschagne, Mrs A Campbell-Atkins,
Mrs E Lubie, Mrs M Albertyn, Mr P Ferreira
4th Row (L-R): Ms L Austin, Ms G Cator, Mrs K McConnell, Ms C Monni, Mrs J Wa Kalonji, Mrs N van Wyk, Mrs J van der Westhuizen, Mrs J Greenberg, Mrs J Otto, Mrs E Bloem, Mrs B van der Sandt, Mrs E van Schoor,
Mrs M Brown, Ms N Brooks, Mrs J Knoetze
3rd Row (L-R): Mrs S Ntuli, Mrs T van Tonder, Mrs J Cowan, Mrs M Robertson, Mrs S Dowlath, Mrs J Esterhuizen, Ms E Russell, Mrs T Turner, Ms C Wenhold, Mr R Muller, Mrs T Janse van Rensburg, Mrs L du Toit,
Mrs M Ford, Mrs M Andrade, Mrs A Muller
2nd Row (L-R): Ms J Jardim, Mrs V de Bruin, Mrs A Mjadu, Mrs V Ramlaul, Ms B Cass, Mrs L van Heerden, Mrs M van Staden, Mrs M Booysen, Mrs C Daniels, Mrs B Cloete, Ms D Kladis, Ms I Turpin
Front Row (L-R): Mrs J van Zyl, Mrs B du Toit, Mrs D McCusker, Mrs L Godfrey, Mrs A Lamb, Mrs K du Toit, Mrs P McNair, Mrs M Bagshaw, Mrs D Schoombie, Mrs P Skhosana, Mrs A van Niekerk, Ms S Dorlas,
Mrs R Spruyt

Staff 2007

Staff 2007

Headmistress Mrs S Dowlath EXECUTIVE STAFF
Mrs P McNair Mrs L du Toit
Ms J Duarte Jardim Back Row (L-R): Mrs P McNair
Deputy Headmistresses Mrs M Engelbrecht Front Row (L-R): Mrs K du Toit, Mrs M Bagshaw
Mrs M Bagshaw Mrs J Esterhuizen
Mrs K du Toit Mr P Ferreira ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Mrs M Ford
Heads of Department Mrs J Greenberg Back Row (L-R): Mrs J Manders, Mrs J Viljoen, Mr P Sindane, Mrs C Alton,
Development Mrs S Harbour Mrs J Pitt
Mrs D Schoombie Ms A Henning Front Row (L-R): Mrs S Shields, Mrs G Mitchell, Mrs L Sanders,
Mrs V Hohls Mrs C Cameron, Mrs M Pierce
FETC Curriculum Mrs T Janse van Rensburg
Integration Mr R Jelley HEADS OF DEPARTMENT
Mrs A van Niekerk Mrs M Jooste Back Row (L-R): Mrs P Skhosana, Mrs D Schoombie, Mrs A van Niekerk,
Ms D Kladis
Languages Mrs J Knoetze Mrs B du Toit, Mrs D McCusker, Mrs L Godfrey, Ms S Dorlas
Mrs D McCusker Mrs S Labuschagne Front Row (L-R): Mrs J van Zyl, Mrs K du Toit, Mrs P McNair,
Mr W Labuschagne Mrs M Bagshaw, Mrs A Lamb
FETC Curriculum Mrs W Lategan
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Mrs A Lamb Mrs I Maas
Mrs Y Mathole
Extra-mural sport Mrs K McConnell
Ms S Dorlas Mrs A Mjadu
Mrs J van Zyl Ms C Monni
Mrs K Muhl
Cultural Co-ordinator Mrs A Muller
Mrs B du Toit Mr R Muller
Ms D Nel
Life Orientation Mrs S Ntuli
Mrs L Godfrey Mrs J Otto
Mrs S Pike
LTSM & Sepedi Mrs E Pretorius
Mrs P Skhosana Mrs V Ramlaul
Mrs S Roberts
Members of teaching staff Mrs M Robertson
Mrs M Albertyn Mrs B Ronander
Mrs M Andrade Ms E Russell
Ms L Austin Ms V Samouris
Mrs T Barnes Mrs M Scholtz
Mrs E Bloem Mrs R Spruyt
Mrs M Booysen Mrs L Stellaard
Ms N Brooks Mrs T Turner
Mrs M Brown Ms I Turpin
Ms M Buchel Mrs L van der Merwe
Mrs A Campbell-Atkins Mrs B van der Sandt
Ms B Cass Mrs J van der Westhuizen
Ms G Cator Mrs L van Heerden
Mrs B Cloete Mrs E van Schoor
Mrs J Cowan Mrs M van Staden
Mrs J Cÿrus Mrs T van Tonder
Mrs C Daniels Mrs N van Wyk
Mrs V de Bruin
Mr P de Villiers YearsMrs J Wa Kalonji
Ms S Dorlas
Ms C Wenhold
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105 Years’ Open Day Celebrations

105 Years’ Open Day Celebrations

Vive le Français! Bon appétit! Lebkuchen icing and decorating

Pottery demonstration Teachers of the Caribbean

Necklace design Maths mind-benders Orchestra and Ensembles

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105 Years’ Open Day Celebrations

The “Clap-Clap” song Polar Bear madness

The celebration of Girls’ High’s 105th Birthday started with a bang, or rather a “clap”
as all the girls gathered outside the front of the school to perform the “Clap Clap”
song with hand motions to match. After lots of laughter, there was a united spirit
among the girls as they went off to collect what was probably the highlight of the day,
a free doughnut and coke. From there, the activities for the day got into full swing with
some brave swimmers in the Polar Bear swim and the more beauty-conscious
reclining at the Beauty Spa. On the sporting front, the 1st Team Hockey girls took on
the Old Girls and lost while battles were fought on the Basketball and Volleyball
courts. The Music Department pleased audiences with their String and Woodwind
ensembles, piano recitals and singing performances by the Choir, Les Fées and
Rythmony. There were numerous challenges including the Chess Challenge, the
Computyping department’s “ultimate speed test” and the History’s department’s
“Weakest Link” competition which kept the girls on their toes.
The day ended on a high note with the performance of the Teachers of the Caribbean
(written and directed by Mrs Cÿrus) in which the staff threw caution to the wind and
donned their acting caps as Captain Jack Sparrow (aka Mr Jelley) and Davey Jones (aka
Mrs McNair), with the help of others, tried to find a
way of raising funds for a new hall by killing Sarel
Seemonster (aka the Kraken) and forcing it to
“cough up the cash”! After
much hilarity and a standing
ovation, Open Day drew to
a close. Thanks go to
everyone who
contributed to
the day’s
success.

Teachers and guests relax in the pavilion

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Staff News

T Welcomehere were a number of Staff News
welcome additions to
the PHSG staff in 2007. The

English and Afrikaans

department welcomed Janine

Knoetze and Estie Pretorius

respectively and Antoinette

Henning accepted a part-time Sister Tanya Antoinette Henning Janine Knoetze Estie Pretorius Shirley Ntuli Konni Muhl Esther Kruger
position in the Art department.

Due to Birgit du Toit moving into a Head of Department post for wish her well for her new challenge, Afrikaans Hoër Seuns in 2008.

Cultural Co-ordination, the German department was happy to be able Perhaps the most poignant farewell was the retirement of Marie

to call on the services of Konni Muhl. Shirley Ntuli left a school in Jooste who has made an outstanding contribution to the Afrikaans

Mpumalanga to take up a position in our Accounting department, department of PHSG since 1973. For health reasons, Marie has

while Tanith Barnes left in March to await the birth of her daughter, decided to hang up her teaching gloves and spend more time with

Charice. Leana van der Merwe stepped very capably into her shoes for her friends and family. A lady in the true sense of the word, Marie

the rest of the year. Yvonne Mathole returned to the Sepedi and Life has been a superbly organised, passionate and empathetic teacher

Orientation departments after the birth of her son, Thato and the who has always had a kind word for her colleagues and the girls and

Science and Biology departments were boosted by the services of a who has never hesitated to go the extra mile. We wish her every

new lab assistant, Esther Kruger. happiness and a restful retirement where she can enjoy many of her

PHSG also employed a school nurse for the first time in Term Two, other talents. In the words of her colleague, Rufus Muller:

to ease the burden of Gilly Mitchell. Sister Tanya Shenfield-Schwartz

joined the staff to run the school clinic, sick room and establish a co- om vandag totsiens te sê

ordinated First Aid Plan for the school. Her services have been used is een van die moeilikste dinge vir ons

frequently by the girls over the past year making her a significant maar om jou vir altyd te onthou is soos ‘n somersdag

addition to the PHSG family. om jou te kan vou

In the third term, Catherine Rodger was married and returned to

school as Mrs Daniels. ons sal altyd jou lag

Michele Booysen was appointed a National Art Examiner and the in ’n kristalklokkie se lui hoor klink

Art department lost a great asset when Daleen Nel left the teaching altyd jou vriendskap

world for a wonderful opportunity in a career in graphic design. Her in ’n sagte poeierpienk roos ruik

contribution to the Art department and school magazine was

invaluable and she will be sorely missed. An Old Girl, Sarah Noché, jy kon altyd vir elkeen maak

was appointed in her place. altyd ’n oor wat hoor

Romance was in the air as a number of staff members got engaged ’n sagte word

this year: Claudia Wenhold, Estie Pretorius, Carla Monni and Jackie om die seer te besweer

Jardim. Congratulations! In November, Catherine Daniels went on

accouchement leave and had her little boy, James. so, liewe vriendin Marie Jooste
Sadly, at the end of the year, there are always goodbyes. The dis net totsiens vir nou

Accounting department was especially hard hit with Nicola Brooks jou vriendskap bly Babies
leaving teaching for the corporate world and Tanith Barnes deciding in ons harte toegevou
to become a stay-at-home mom. Her contribution to PHSG, both
academically and on the hockey field, has been greatly appreciated. ons het by jou soveel geleer

Leana van der Merwe and Jeanne Wa Kalonji, from the Accounting jou vriendskap

and French departments respectively, both decided to further their ’n sakdoek

studies. Monique van Staden, in charge of Computyping, decided to Teen die lewe se seer

try her hand at Primary School teaching and the Music department

bade a sad farewell to Bea van der Sandt who did a phenomenal job in

establishing the PHSG Music department and guiding it from

strength to strength. We thank her for her valuable contribution and Charice Barnes Catherine&

Goodbye Marriedbaby James

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Alfred Daniels

Office Bearers

Office Bearers

RCL EXECUTIVE

Absent: Serah-Ingrid Calitz, Emma Heyns, Sarah Martin
Back Row (L-R): Andrea Oates, Jenna Wentzel, Siobhan Oelofsen, Rorisang Skhosana, Megan van Schoor, Claire Batchelor,
Amanda Kandawire, Kory Shukrani
3rd Row (L-R): Sheila-Ann Roos, Lumka Nteta, Ikanyeng Motlhamme, Severn Williams, Diale Maepa, Tsenolo Ntsane,
Gina Switala
2nd Row (L-R): Tarryn Moses, Humayra Garda, Lebo Mahlare, Nolwazi Mjwara, Clair Learmonth, Nikita Lume,
Refilwe Sebothoma, Shandukani Mulaudzi
Front Row (L-R): Kgosigadi Moroeng, Mrs M Bagshaw, Mokgabo Tshenkeng (Head Girl), Mrs P McNair, Roelandi Smit
(Vice Head Girl), Mrs K du Toit, Katherine Harding.

RCL

Back Row (L-R): Nana Ntsaluba, Kim Clift, Tammy-Lynne Niemand, Jess Cameron, Lara Heilgendorff, Tuelo Mokoka,
Nkamogeleng Mahlaela, Mariska Grimbeek, Kimmie Bosman, Kym Smith, Beatrix Erasmus, Ruthanne Harbour
Middle Row (L-R): Kgali Tshabalala, Aswati Alummoottil, Skye Pienaar, Cassey Foxcroft, Sarah Atkinson, Wandile Nkosi,
Lebogang Moloisane, Chevaughn van der Westhuizen, Shadi Monkoe, Irini Bogiages, Caitlin Pike, Kelin Oelofsen
Front Row (L-R): Priyanka Chinsamy, Chrizelle Hanekom, Jemma Lamb, Mashadi Mogase, Raquel Jones, Galaletsang Ndolvu,
Katiso Mogale, Lebogang Khothadi, Cara Furniss, Sherilyn Roelofse, Danielle Millar, Bea Hubbard

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Office Bearers LABORATORY MONITORS

The Iris12 PHSG 1902-2007 • THE IRIS Back Row (L-R): Gamu Mutezo, Nolwazi
Mjwara, Gorata Mangope, Joanie van den Heever,
Stella Echelu, Keneilwe Makwela
Middle Row (L-R): Mosima Mojelo, Mbali
Yende, Michelle Zeller, Tebogo Monare, Temagugu
Simelane, Vinolia Matome, Blessing Ndebele,
Mmalethabo Moima
Front Row (L-R): Lebo Mahlare, Phumzile
Mbuli, Sarah Martin, Mrs M Ford, Bohlale
Tsotetsi, Maxine Nortje, Sibongile Mahlangu

LIBRARY MONITORS

Absent: Banele Lukhele
Back Row (L-R): Shereen Kennard, Nicole
Liebenberg, Zintle Ketani, Londiwe Mahlangu,
Nkamo Mahlaela
Middle Row (L-R): Mashadi Mogase,
Mbali Yende, Solami Mbatha, Beaulah Stevens,
Tumi Motswaledi, Johanna Mojela
Front Row (L-R): Bianca Steyn, Sibongile
Mahlangu, Lethabo Shakwane, Mrs A Muller,
Lauri-Ann Jacobus, Rufaro Rusike,
Palesa Rammego

TUCKSHOP MONITORS

Back Row (L-R): Maddy Mutati, Diale
Maepa, Nicole Olwagen, Jenna Wentzel, Funge
Mulaudzi, Esmerelda Ribeiro
Middle Row (L-R): Valry Makobe,
Paige du Toit, Lebo Bopape, Tebogo Monare,
Lisemelo Mngadi, Siphokazi Tanganana
Front Row (L-R): Sumariè Meintjes, Gugu
Nthombeni, Mrs L Nortje, Sarah Martin,
Mrs J Roos, Lebo Mahlare, Sherazaan Ismail

Office Bearers

PEER COUNSELLORS

Back Row (L-R): Carmyn Gast, Joanie van der Heever, Londiwe Mahlangu, Christine Devenish, Ansuya Rungasamy, Janneke Hattingh,
Ashleigh Whittle, Preshanti Sivakumaran
Middle Row (L-R): Keeley Reyneke, Melina Meletakos, Phumzile Mbuli, Marissa Venter, Gamu Mutezo, Ashleigh Jacobs, Marina
Gemeliaris, Towela Kaumba
Front Row (L-R): Vinolia Matome, Nolwazi Mjwara, Kara Collins, Mrs L Godfrey, Amanda Kandawire, Charon Bartosz,
Siphokazi Tongana

TUTOR LEADERS' COMMITTEE

Back Row (L-R): Londiwe Mahlangu, Shereen Kennard, Joyce Lubuma, Hazel Worthington, Aline Mwambakana, Nikita Zietsman,
Roxanne Malan, Claudia Anelich, Candy Wong, Caileigh Lambrecht
Middle Row (L-R): Kasulwa Masondo, Towela Kaumba, Anette Kaumba, Joanie van den Heever, Humayra Garda, Severn Williams,
Megan van der Berg, Lindiwe Khumalo, Vilma Erasmus, Kutlwano Radebe
Front Row (L-R): Maia Zway, Kory Shukrani, Nikita Lume, Ms I Turpin, Clair Learmonth, Roelandi Smit, Sarah Martin

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Valediction

Valediction

Valedictory Address: 105 Y r W
Ms Magda Wierz ycka
ea s PHSG
Last time I was in this hall was 20 years ago and most of you were not
even born yet. To place my time at this school in an historical context, become the only female director they have ever had and I gained a lot of
1985 was a big year. Cosatu was formed, the Prohibition of Mixed experience. By 2003, I knew what I wanted - I wanted to run my own show
Marriages Act was abolished and PW Botha made his infamous Rubicon and make money for myself so I left to start my own investment firm. I
Speech, plunging South Africa into political isolation. The ANC was yet to was just 33 and I think I was too young. I needed one more building block.
be unbanned, the National Party was still firmly in charge and the first Fortunately, within a few months, I was approached by Mzi Khumalo, one
democratic election had not yet taken place. We have come a long way of the first BEE billionaires in South Africa, to become the CEO of a
since then. financial services group, African Harvest. Within 3 years African Harvest
Before I launch into what I really want to tell you, let me give you a entered the ranks of the top 10 largest investment companies in South
quick snapshot of my career. I came to South Africa in 1983 in Grade 8 Africa. Last year, Mzi sold his stake in African Harvest and we split up the
when we left Poland as political refugees before the collapse of group. Half of the staff of African Harvest decided to follow me when I
communism. We spent a year in Austria in a refugee camp and my parents, bought out a part of African Harvest and renamed it Sygnia Asset
who are medical doctors, came on contract to work for the Military 1 Management. That is what I head up today – my own investment firm,
Hospital in Pretoria. We didn’t speak any English, so coming to Girls’ with my own team. My greatest business achievement is the fact that some
High was tough. We had to adjust to a new culture and language which of my colleagues have followed me from Coronation to African Harvest
wasn’t easy at all. There were many who laughed at our accents and and now to Sygnia.
regarded us as just ‘those immigrants’. But there were also some very kind,
encouraging people. I fondly remember our immigrant Afrikaans teacher, When I was asked to speak to you tonight, I asked myself one question:
Mrs Maas, who bravely undertook to teach us her language and took great ‘What would I have liked to have heard at this junction in my life? What
personal interest in us; Mrs Minnaar who toiled to make us feel welcome in would have prepared me better for what was to come?’ I want to share
the normal Afrikaans lessons and Mrs Harris who was a wonderful History some of these insights and experiences with you.
teacher who was not scared to teach us about the Second World War
Holocaust (despite the contrary instructions from the Transvaal Although you might think that you have reached a crossroads in your
Education Department). I wondered whether I should gloss over things life, you have not. The only decision in front of you is whether to study
and tell you that I had a great time at school but I decided to tell you the further or not and I would urge you to do so. We live in a society where
truth - I didn’t. It was the toughest time of my life. I wasn’t popular; I women are at a disadvantage. There are glass ceilings everywhere, some
didn’t fit in; I didn’t speak the language and I am not sure that anyone really created by women themselves. Education is your weapon. It is what
noticed me, but that time did teach me a disciplined approach to learning as empowers you to go forward and it means you will never need to depend
it made me less sensitive to the opinions of others; it taught me that on anyone else. You will make your own decisions and earn the money to
success is not the same as being popular and it made me determined to
achieve. And guess what, I discovered a completely different life when I life ismake those decisions. Even if you then decide to stay at home, you do so
left school.
I studied Actuarial Science at UCT (the only degree which offered full from a position of strength.
bursaries at the time) and then started working at Southern Life. I quickly Give yourself time to be young – do not take on the burdens of the
discovered that I had no talent for numbers and weaselled my way into
investments. A year into managing money, I left to start investment adult world too quickly such as husbands and children. Enjoy yourselves,
consulting for Alexander Forbes in Cape Town. We were the first experience things and study hard.
professionals to advise large pension funds on how to invest their assets.
In 1997, I was approached by a small boutique asset manager, Coronation, For those of you who are continuing your education, know that you are
and asked to join them and head up the part of the business which dealt entering university with an empty basket. Your basket has a name: BCom,
with pension funds. I became a jack-of-all-trades: administration, legal, BBusSc, BSc, BA and so on. The name you choose for your basket is
marketing, client service, product development and so on. I did it all. I irrelevant in the long term. I know medical doctors and engineers who
never said ‘no’ and tried my hand at everything. In the six years there, I manage money for a living or run companies. What matters is what you
worked incredibly hard: I took five days maternity leave, spread across two put into that basket over the next three to four years. The courses you
pregnancies; I took little leave and worked every weekend. But I did choose to do will prepare you for the future. By all means, choose some
interesting ones, but choose some practical ones as well. Accounting,
The Iris14 PHSG 1902-2007 • THE IRIS some hard sciences, economics, financial knowledge give you the tools you
will rely on for the rest of your life, English literature, psychology, history
of art, less so. Spend time understanding the reasons for and the objectives
of a course. When I studied, much of what I learnt went over my head. I
left university without realising that Economics was one of my most useful
courses – I wish someone had sat me down to tell me that Economics is

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merely an explanation of the world around me and how it functions. usually a limited number of spaces in senior management for
women, they criticise each other. You don’t need to do that to get
Human Resources Management was a half-year course in which I ahead. Realise that you will not break into the men’s ranks but will
have to work harder and try harder to get ahead. You will need the
understood little yet won the class medal. Don’t be like me, if you add a support of other women around you so work on getting it. Also, try
to do things differently don’t imitate, innovate. Some of the best
course to your basket, make sure there is a reason and that you understand employees I have had were those who were not afraid to rock the
boat if they could improve things. That didn’t make them popular
why you are choosing it. with their peer group, but work is not a popularity contest.
7. When women reach senior positions, they are criticised. If critics
The most relevant skill you will learn at university is communication. If can not fault their work, they focus on their looks, personalities and
so on. Develop thick skin and learn not to be oversensitive to
there is nothing else you take out of this speech, irrespective of what you criticism while acknowledging that it will come. If it relates to real
work issues, consider it and learn from it and don’t get defensive. If
are studying, use university to learn how to speak publically. This will give it is personal ignore it immediately. Always remember, a powerful,
successful man is respected as a ‘business leader’ while a powerful,
you the confidence to make yourself heard in the workplace without feeling opinionated woman is vilified – think The Devil wears Prada.
8. Never feel intimidated by others – your limits are your own.
nervous. Take your study time seriously as you are building a foundation for 9. Try to stand out from the crowd. Dress professionally, keep a
professional approach to issues and emotionally distance yourself
your own financial future. What you do in the next three to four years will from colleagues. Gossip, blaming others, avoiding responsibility
and internal friendships are not advisable. Never assume that the
determine whether you will shop at Mr Price for the rest of your life or at person in charge is an idiot. He or she may not know the details but
they can quickly assess who does what and rewards accordingly. No
Prada and Gucci. Don’t waste those years. Freedom is not yours yet - it one will pay you or promote you for spending your morning on
Facebook or talking about Paris Hilton.
comes later. Finally, I often get asked about balance in life and whether I have
achieved it. The answer is a resounding ‘NO’. You can not have it all:
The true crossroads of your life comes at the end of your university career progression, money, lots of time with your children, the perfect
home, exercise, hobbies, a great relationship with your husband, many
years. That is when you will choose the first building block of your future friends, lots of travel and leisure time, reading, TV and so on. What is the
secret? Prioritise, organise and outsource what you can. If your career is
career. Companies and employers are less interested in whether you did a important, don’t feel guilty about it. I have made my career my hobby. I
love art. I learnt graphic design and make my own brochures, slides and
BA or a BCom and more interested in the courses in your basket. That is designs. The Marketing department hates me but I live out my creative side
at work. I have opted not to cook so I employ someone to cook. I don’t
how you will be evaluated, so prepare yourself for this crossroads well drive the children around so I employ someone to do so. I couldn’t afford
sleepless nights after my children were born so I employed a night nurse.
ahead of time. There are thousands of industries and different jobs out But I try to spend as much time with my children as possible, we go on
many holiday trips together to spend time as family. They are happy,
there, research them, speak to your parents, their friends, your family, balanced kids and I don’t feel guilty. I have a great support network. My
parents live three minutes away and they deliver meals – I call them ‘meals
anyone you encounter in the next three years. Find out what they do and on wheels’. I love exercise but don’t have time so I have a gym at home and
roll down the stairs at 6:00 every morning for a session. Balance is relative.
how they do it and what their average day in the office is like. Choose an Acknowledge you can not have it all, decide what is important and organise
your life around it. Let no one ever tell you that you are wrong or a failure!
industry you think will interest you - it might be retail, mining, technology,
of itMy last words to you are: life is what you make of it. Don’t be in a hurry
advertising, finance or a position in government. Do not deviate from your
to be an adult. Have some fun, enjoy yourselves, but don’t waste the next
path, rather take the risk and accept a lower paying job in an industry you three years. I have seen so many women do just that for short lived ‘party
time’. They face a lifetime of lost opportunities thereafter. Good luck to
want to work in, rather than a higher paying job in something you will you all for what is to come and thank you for listening to me.

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salary cut of 80% in exchange for performance bonuses. The bonuses

turned out to be 5 times my annual salary at Alexander Forbes.

Let’s move briefly onto life after university. I have always regretted not

taking a year off to go overseas, so consider doing it. It will be the most

carefree time of your life so enjoy yourself – travel to London, waitress,

work odd part-time jobs to learn about different industries. Then come

back and embark on your career.

As women you will face many challenges in the working arena:

1. Women struggle to be taken seriously and their opinions are often

ignored and discarded. I have two pieces of advice: voice your

opinions passionately and ignore your critics. It might make you

unpopular in the short term but it buys you respect.

2. The second piece of advice is to rely on your fathers. Here I appeal

to the fathers: you have extraordinary daughters, recognise how

difficult it is for a woman to be respected. Offer advice, be there

when required, guide your daughters to choose wisely and support

them in their struggles.

3. Women have to work harder than men to be recognised. That’s a
what you maket they are not the primary breadwinner. Don’t let
fact, acknowledge it rather than moaning about it, but ask for

recognition.

4. Women battle to be considered for promotion. Often they are their

own worst enemies in that they make it clear to employers tha

your employer ever feel that you are not

committed.

5. When justified, demand promotion and

recognition for what you achieve. Women are

different to men, they are emotional, they cry and

that is fine, do so. I have shed many a tear at

work. But there is a weakness in our make

and men have figured out that the way to

deal with a woman’s demands at work is

to refocus on her personal weaknesses.

6. Men form support networks: they

drink together, they play golf, they

talk about sport. Women undermine

each other. Knowing that there are

Valediction

Valedictory Speech

Mokgabo Tshenkeng (Head Girl)

IGood evening Mrs McNair, Staff, Parents and fellow pupils. W
have come across many motivational speakers whose messages have
been centred around 'The 10 easy steps to success', 'How to obtain 105 Y rea s PHSG

prosperity'… the list goes on and on. In my life, I have learnt that the by far the most challenging years of our high school careers. We

best sermons are practised not preached and so I am not here to tell you moved from aiming for an 80 to praying for a 40 and I will never forget

how to be great because I am not great enough. I'm here just to share a Khumo's words before and after Prelims, 'EISH GUYS…WE

few of my experiences in the hope that you will be able to take WORK IN HOPE!'

something from all that I have learnt. At times I've found myself holding on to a candle with no flame

A great preacher by the name of T.D. Jakes once said, 'In order to and even though sometimes my faith was as small as a mustard seed, it

know the true value of something you need to know where it all began.' was there and that's all that counts. Through my trials and tribulations

In 2003, my race did not start off as well as I had hoped it would. I was a my mother, grandmother and uncle have served as my triangle of
short, thin girl with a very long, bright green dress. I had a locker but I
still felt the need to carry all my books and tog bags with me. This 105 Ye a rsstrength and when I think of my family, I know we serve a God of
obviously didn't make me very popular with the boys from across the
railway line and I remember feeling very discouraged after not receiving class because he couldn't have made a better choice.
a gift on Valentine's Day. I made it my mission to try and convince my
In order to run a good race you need to know why you're running

and what you intend to achieve at the end of that race. My mother's life

was dedicated to giving her children the life that she was never
mom that I definitely needed a shorter dress but she wouldn't budge and fortunate enough to have. Her circumstances never baffled her

still to this day, I am stuck with the long green dress. because her heart was set on making us legends, but what she never

As an athlete I have been taught that the best race you could ever run knew, was that the true legend was her. There is nothing better in this

is your own race. You need to set your own pace, stay calm on the inside world than the faithful service of the heart and for that I know that the

and keep running at that pace regardless of your circumstances. In Good Lord will give her, her crown in the kingdom of heaven.

Book 3 of A Tale of Two Cities, Doctor Manette is described as 'a spirit This part of my race is done and I thank Mrs McNair, Mrs Bagshaw

moving among mortals' because his heart was intent on saving Charles and Mrs du Toit for their guidance. I thank Roelandi for being there

Darnay and, irrespective of the shadows that Madame Defarge kept through the rough times when fair was foul and foul was fair. I thank

casting and the very discouraging circumstances, he walked among the the RCL Executive, my friends, my hostel sisters: Molebogeng for

terrors with a steady head. teaching me how to press on; Nolwazi for keeping a smile on my face;

There comes a time, however, when your race becomes too difficult Amanda; Mrs Kandawire; Mandisa and Ms Mbele for carrying me

to run alone. The world often deceives us into thinking that when my knees were tired. I thank Refilwe for being my comforter and

independence is the ultimate solution but I believe that inter- my confidante- you truly are heaven sent and, like they say in the

Afrikaans story, Die Ooreenkoms, 'as ek Willem was, dan sal jy my Jakob
wees.'

I will miss a lot of things in my English class, Mr Muller's Oscar
–deserving acting skills and Madame Scholtz's passion for teaching
and her ever so famous 'Quelle horreur!' But most of all I will miss the
Matric group of 2007 and how we managed to put our differences
aside and focus on our commonalities. Some of us flew, some ran,
some walked and others crawled through this race but what matters
most is not who won the gold medal or not, but what matters is that we
fought our way through and we have finished our race. So be proud of
who you are and where you're from. Never be too ashamed to say 'Ke
mosetsana wa motswana yo o mosetlhana wa go katoga monyo
setlogolo sa batshweneng. Ke Mokgabo o o kgabisitseng legae la ga
Kenalemang. Yo o tlisang boitumelo go bao ba mo ratang.' You are an
African, a South African. Matrics of 2007, I salute you… the battle is
lost and won.
dependence is the only way we can survive in this battlefield. We can't
make it alone no matter how hard we try and the Comrade's Marathon is
a clear example of how a race becomes easier to run when there are
others running with you and when there are people on the side to cheer
you on and give you some water along the way. Mrs Mathole, Mev
Jooste, Mrs Otto and Mrs Albertyn, I thank you for the vast quantities
of water that you have provided along the way. To my white mother, Mrs
Manders, I know I have contributed to the number of grey hairs on your
head but I will never forget all that you've done for me and many others.
I am also grateful to all my other teachers, Mr Ndlovu, Ms Muller and
Mr Barrett in their absence for their words of encouragement. A
teacher has the power to make or break a child and I believe that is often
overlooked, but don't you worry Mrs Engelbrecht, very soon, when I'm
president, I will sort out the salary issue.

PHSGIn my race I have come across many stumbling blocks and I believe

w e w o r kthatIspeakformanyof uswhenIsaythatGrade11and12havebeen
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Valediction

Valedictory Speech
Roelandi Smit (Deputy Head Girl)

AGood Evening Ladies, Gentlemen and the Matrics of 2007. W105 Y r
t my first Girls’ High formal assembly I remember looking up at the
stage to where the Deputy Head Girl was standing and then looking ea s PHSG
around me at the girls who were to become my fellow classmates. I
remember setting out my goals for the next five years as a PHSG song can release the ‘Mumbo Moky’; this compared with the more
student. My thoughts were all confirmed when Casey, our Head Girl, composed Mokgabo that we see at school can be quite amusing! The
put us in our rightful place by informing us of our status for the year bigger things would include the Four Schools’ Concert (maybe I
which went something like: ‘You’re at the bottom of the food chain should also mention the food that we get at the concert), the big sports
now’ and ‘You’re worth no more than an insect on the ground.’ At that events, the train tours, Inter-house activities, the splendid Matric
moment I knew I’d be content if I simply completed my five years as an Dance and, lastly, our Final Assembly.
average student with a good pass. I never expected much more than the
norm and never dreamed about getting anywhere near the top of an I have got to know many of you better this year and many of you
exemplary school like Girls’ High. Now, having taken each day as a new have come to know me. The support and motivation that we give one
challenge, I’ve attained goals that I never thought possible! another is something that I truly am going to miss. Never again will we
Many things have influenced us to be the women we are today and experience such a big support group. The teachers at this school have
I’d like to share a story about one of my close friends and a fellow RCL also influenced us in so many ways and have all helped us to become
member. At a detention session earlier this year, my friend and I were on the strong women we are today. I, personally, have had the privilege of
duty. While she was making her way in between the girls with the working more closely with certain teachers and their support has
attendance register, a girl asked her if she knew that it was because of been tremendous. Thank you to Mrs McNair, Mrs Bagshaw, Mrs du
her, that she was sitting in detention that Friday. My friend immediately Toit and someone who sometimes gets missed, Mrs Manders. More
put on a stern face and prepared herself for what the girl was going to importantly, we must also thank our parents for supporting and
say next. To her surprise, the girl explained that my friend had handed guiding us when we’ve sometimes felt lost. Thank you, Mom and Dad,
out a detention to her for talking in prayers but that it was actually the for always lending a hand when mine were full. Thanks to my friends
person next to her that had been talking and, even though she could for always reminding me to smile when a depressing day got the better
have explained this at the time, she decided to accept the punishment as of me and thank you Moky, for becoming not just a friend, but
the girl who really was talking was her friend. She knew that my friend someone I can always look up to. The biggest thanks go to the Man
was only doing her job and that a punishment had to be given. I who was with me through thick and thin.
remember the shock on my friend’s face since we, as RCL
Representatives, are all so used to being to criticised for doing the right I’d like to end with this poem:
thing and for making decisions that don’t suit everyone. What we forget One song can spark a moment
is that we can never please everyone and that sometimes we fail or make One smile begins a friendship
a mistake and suffer the consequences so that not only we, but others, One handclasp lifts a soul
can distinguish between right and wrong. Life will never be fair, but life One star can guide a ship at sea
will always be meaningful. It is how you handle your failures and how One candle wipes out darkness
quickly you stand up after you’ve stumbled that shapes and moulds you. One laugh will conquer gloom
Some of my experiences at Girls’ High can be put into two One step must start each journey
categories: the small things and the bigger things. The small things One word must start each prayer
would be: the ‘Thought for today’ that is written on the blackboard, the One voice can speak with wisdom
sincere smile of a Girls’ High girl when you walk passed them in a One heart can know what’s true
shopping centre, the long walk to and from the Art Centre, the constant One life can make a difference,
hunger that a boarder has (even though they are probably fed better You see it’s all up to you!
than the majority of us) and the peace and serenity that the formal
gardens provides in the midst of all the rush. Another more vibrant Go well fellow Matrics and may you continue to make a difference in
small thing is the two personalities that our Head Girl possesses: she has the lives of others.

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Valedictory Awards

Valedictory Awards

Accounting French The Yvonne Taylor Memorial Trophy
Jessica Yasbek The Hélène Verdier Prize Nolwazi Mjwara
Anne Williams Trophy Gwendolyn Barnes
Gwendolyn Barnes Maia Zway The Kay Noel-Barham Award for Drama
Kgosigadi Moroeng
Afrikaans Geography
Elsa Krige Prys vir die Beste Prestasie in Afrikaans Maia Zway The June Sussens Trophy for Home Economics
Eerste Addisionele Taal Humayra Garda Charmaine Lebese
Gwendolyn Barnes
Prys vir Beste Prestasie in Afrikaans Huistaal German The Trophy for Enthusiasm, Dedication and Service
Minette Cilliers Lacea van der Westhuizen Kory Shukrani
Prys vir Kreatiewe Skryfwerk
Marita de Waal History The Trophy for Diligence and Commitment
Inez du Saar Prys Lumka Nteta Serah-Ingrid Calitz
Lauri-Ann Jacobus The Vida Gutstein Prize
Prys vir die Beste Prestasie in Afrikaans deur ‘n nie- Maríelena James The Gertrude Theiler Award for all-round
Afrikaans- sprekende leerling meaningful contribution to school life
Maia Zway Home Economics Mokgabo Tshenkeng
Liz-Marie Bolink
Art The Margaret Theiler Award for Outstanding
Prize for the Best Average in Art Mathematics Contribution to Sport
Liesl le Roux Sarah Martin Sheila-Ann Roos
The Design Trophy Lumka Nteta
Clarissa Lee Clair Learmonth The Sheila Abrahams Trophy for Sportsmanship
The Drawing Prize The Bertha Gall Prize Siobhan Oelofsen
Charon Bartosz Gwendolyn Barnes
The Painting Prize Moira Arni Prize for Loving Kindness and Caring
Liesl le Roux Additional Mathematics Maia Zway
The Hi-Lite Sculpture Prize The Alison Kitto Prize
Rosemary Blersch Gwendolyn Barnes The Bernice Catzel Award for Service to the
Serah-Ingrid Calitz Community
The Liebermann Ceramics Prize Music Tshegofatso Moota
Selina Wang The Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph Prize
The Photography Prize Piette Cÿrus The Katz Trophy for Goodwill and Harmony
Jenni van Rooyen Nolwazi Mjwara
The Printmaking Prize Physical Science
Stella Kibuuka The Berryl Mullins Prize The Edith Aitken Award for Adapting to a
Susan Spangenberg Foreign Environment
Biology The Mary Harrop-Allin Prize Ekeminiabasi Eyita
Humayra Garda Gwendolyn Barnes
Clair Learmonth Victrix Adversarium
Maríelena James Sepedi Nicholeen Nadesan
Lebogang Bopape
Computyping Winifred Hawkins Awards
Melissa Kee SPECIAL AWARDS Maia Zway
Jessica Yasbek Nikita Lume
The Noel Niven Music Prize Severn Williams
English Piette Cÿrus Katherine Harding
Maia Zway
The Barrow Prize The Margaret van der Post Music Trophy Distinguished Service
Humayra Garda Claire Batchelor Sarah Martin
The Spheight Prize Rosemary Blersch Mokgabo Tshenkeng
Marita de Waal Kory-Li Shukrani
The Valda Inglis Prize The Maisie Baikie Singing Trophy Roelandi Smit
Maríelena James Lebo Mahlare
The Dorreih Elahi Prize Tsenolo Ntsane The Old Girls Award
Katherine Harding Siobhan Oelofsen

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The Lorna Bramley Award for Leadership and Minette Cilliers Valedictory Awards
Stability of Character Marita de Waal
Mokgabo Tshenkeng Humayra Garda Nolwazi Mjwara
Roelandi Smit Maríelena James Kgosigadi Moroeng
Liesl le Roux Tarryn Moses
The Iris Award Yuntong Li Cassandra Mostert
Mokgabo Tshenkeng Cathryn Martin Seneme Mthembu
Lumka Nteta Shandukani Mulaudzi
William Anderson Awards for Distinguished Cassandra Pringle Blessing Ndebele
Scholarship Ansuya Rungasamy Mukhetwa Netshiombo
Gwendolyn Barnes Lacea van der Westhuizen Nsuku Ngobeni
Susan Spangenberg Nicole Olwagen
Maia Zway SERVICE AWARDS Bernadine Pretorius
Honours Lidija Radovanovic
ACADEMIC AWARDS Sarah Martin (School) Nolo Ralenala
Kory-Li Shukrani (School) Esmerelda Ribeiro
Iris Awards June 2007 Claire Batchelor (Orchestra) Sheila-Ann Roos
Gwendolyn Barnes Humayra Garda (Public Speaking) Lethabo Sekoaila
Ansuya Rungasamy Katherine Harding (Debating) Ralie Seymore
Humayra Garda Jessica Yasbek (Bridge) Jenni van Rooyen
Maríelena James Kgosigadi Moroeng (Drama) Megan van Schoor
Clair Learmonth Liesl le Roux (Art) Hazel Worthington
Sarah Martin Gina Switala (Golf) Maia Zway
Lumka Nteta Serah-Ingrid Calitz (Swimming)
Susan Spangenberg Sheila-Ann Roos (Hockey) SPORTS AWARDS
Lacea van der Westhuizen Tarryn Moses (Hockey)
Maia Zway Cassandra Pringle (Chess) Athletics
Jenna Wentzel (Netball) Full Colours
Honours Siobhan Oelofsen (Waterpolo) Sarah Martin
Gwendolyn Barnes Full Colours Candice Hardwick
Maia Zway Serah-Ingrid Calitz Half Colours
Full Colours Chanelle Harbour Cassandra Mostert
Gwendolyn Barnes Katherine Harding Serah-Ingrid Calitz
Clair Learmonth Megan Heath Sheila-Ann Roos
Susan Spangenberg Sherzaan Ismail
Maia Zway Anne Lin Basketball
Half Colours Nikita Lume Full Colours
Rosie Blersch Diale Maepa Kasia Muzyk
Liz-Marie Bolink Lebogang Mahlare Ikanyeng Motlhamme
Serah Ingrid Calitz Gorata Mangope Letlhogonolo Letsholonyane
Minette Cilliers Motladi Matatiele Half Colours
Marita de Waal Vinolia Matome Mokgabo Tshenkeng
Humayra Garda Phumzile Mbuli Mukhethwa Netshiombo
Maríelena James Liselo Mngadi
Liesl le Roux Tebogo Monare Cross Country
Yuntong Li Maddy Mutati Full Colours
Cathryn Martin Jackline Nkhoma Charon Bartosz
Lumka Nteta Siobhan Oelofsen Half Colours
Cassandra Pringle Roelandi Smit Kim Perry
Ansuya Rungasamy Sinazo Tshayana
Lacea van der Westhuizen Mokgabo Tshenkeng Equestrian
Jenna Wentzel Full Colours
GOLD CERTIFICATES FOR Severn Williams Ashleigh Bennett
SCHOLARSHIP Half Colours Ashleigh Dore
(80% + average) Claire Batchelor
Gwendolyn Barnes Jacqueline Caldeira Golf
Clair Learmonth Paige du Toit Honours
Susan Spangenberg Humayra Garda Gina Switala
Maia Zway Claire Gritten
Lauri-Ann Jacobus Hockey
SILVER CERTIFICATES FOR Amanda Kandawire Honours
SCHOLARSHIP Zintle Ketani Tarryn Moses
(75%-79% average) Clair Learmonth Full Colours
Rosie Blersch Boitumelo Lehutjo Sheila-Ann Roos
Liz-Marie Bolink Keneilwe Makwela Cassandra Mostert
Serah Ingrid Calitz Sumarie Meintjies Clair Learmonth
Siobhan Oelofsen

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Valedictory Awards

Half Colours Water polo Debating
Vicky McGaw Full Colours Honours
Lauren van der Vyver Siobhan Oelofsen Katherine Harding
Charon Bartosz Severn Williams Half Colours
Christine Devenish Sheila-Ann Roos Barbara-Anne van Wyk
Vicky McGaw
Life Saving Half Colours Drama
Half Colours Liz Bolink Full Colours
Paige du Toit Diale Maepa Kgosigadi Moroeng
Catherine Deiner Megan van Schoor Refilwe Sebothoma
Sherazaan Ismail Glenda Hopf Half Colours
Shreya Ventkatkumar Claire Batchelor Thuto Masihleho
Napogadi Matome
Netball CULTURAL AWARDS Mandisa Mbele
Full Colours Tumi Monareng
Jenna Wentzel Art Primilla Nyamane
Half Colours Honours Mokgabo Tshenkeng
Yola Pango Liesl le Roux
Jillian Pieters Full Colours Les Fées
Charmaine Lebese Claire Gritten Full Colours
Tebogo Monare Ashleigh Kroeger Rosie Blersch
Pearl Mahlangu Kory Shukrani Lebogang Mahlare
Lumka Nteta Half Colours Half Colours
Shreya Venkatkumar Nicola Broekhuysen Katherine Harding
Shandukani Mulaudzi Stella Leah Kibuuka Nolwazi Mjwara
Vicky Motolla Barbara-Anne van Wyk Karabo Seate
Diale Maepa Kgosigadi Moroeng
Sarah Martin Bridge
Full Colours Orchestra
Squash Jessica Yasbek Full Colours
Half Colours Half Colours Claire Batchelor
Claire Batchelor Stephanie Naidoo Rosie Blersch
Anré van der Westhuizen Piette Cÿrus
Swimming Kgosigadi Moroeng
Full Colours Chess Half Colours
Serah-Ingrid Calitz Full Colours Lebogang Mahlare
Kalee Karsten Cassandra Pringle
Heidi Bischoff Half Colours Public Speaking
Half Colours Anré van der Westhuizen Honours
Glenda Hopf Humayra Garda
Sheila-Ann Roos Choir Full Colours
Jenni van Rooyen Full Colours Minette Cilliers
Megan van Schoor Rosie Blersch
Charon Bartosz Lebogang Mahlare Rhythmony (Folk Group)
Kgosigadi Moroeng Full Colours
Tennis Shandukani Mulaudzi Shandukani Mulaudzi
Full Colours Tsenolo Ntsane Tsenolo Ntsane
Ansuya Rungasamy Karabo Seate Refilwe Sebothoma
Emma Heyns Half Colours Half Colours
Half Colours Stephanie Bæk Halaletsa Diale
Liesl le Roux Chanelle Harbour Tshego Keebine
Lauri-Anne Jacobus Katherine Harding Thuto Masihlelo
Erin Fischer Refentse Masha Blessing Ndebele
Kate Turner Thuto Masihlelo
Nolwazi Mjwara
Volleyball Ikanyeng Motlhamme
Full Colours Rorisang Skhosana
Amanda Kandawire Marelie Theron
Abigail Heuvel Mokgabo Tshenkeng
Kara Collins Anré van der Westhuizen
Molebogeng Nchoe

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Colour Awards

Colour Awards

ACADEMIC AWARDS Preshanti Sivakumaran Lauren Brooks Silver Certificates
Candy Wong Jenny Chen (75% - 79% average)
Iris Awards June 2007 Simphiwe Shongwe Sonja Wronski Leonette Craffert Grade 11
Sonja Wronski Beatrix Erasmus Sabeeha Dawood
Grade 11 Grade 10 Daniella Ferguson Nadia Froneman
Catherine Buys Grade 10 Carmyn Gast Priyesha Gordhan Michelle Myburgh
Jess Cameron Carmyn Gast Claudia Hetzler Léan Goslett Rachel Pickering
Valmy Craffert Claudia Hetzler Gabi Jacobs Janke Malan Lauren Sackett
Vilma Erasmus Gabi Jacobs Shereen Kennard Mashadi Mogase Bianca Steyn
Duduetsang Mathipa Shereen Kennard Nabihah Kurrimboccus Amy-Leigh Muir
Annaleen Mouton Thato Mabudusha Nkamo Mahlaela Keyuri Naidoo Grade 10
Tamaryn Pike Nkamo Mahlaela Jeanique Pretorius Abigail Niemand Stephanie Grimsell
Catherine Rogers Gabrielle Olwagen Nicola Williams Aimee Oates Sandi McDonald
Simonn Seegers Jeanique Pretorius Liang Yu Caitlin Pike Sibongile Ngoatje
Sonja Wronski Liang Yu Melissa Pike Paballo Notoane
Nicola Williams Half Colours Khuraisha Patel
Grade 10 Grade 11 Sherilyn Roelofse Grade 9
Anney Chang Grade 9 Sarah Atkinson Sheronma Sewpersad Kavisha Behari
Cassey Foxcroft Meryam Alkayyali Veronica Christou Candice Sharp Shannon Black
Carmyn Gast Mashadi Mogase Gabi Dewey Megan Steyn Shanna-Leigh Davidson
Claudia Hetzler Keyuri Naidoo Jenna Evans Leoné van der Sande Wilmaré Dippenaar
Gabi Jacobs Khuraisha Patel Kathryn Fourie Cassandra Willers Nomazizi Dlamini
Shereen Kennard Caitlin Pike Bea Hubbard Elsmari Wium Maé du Toit
Thato Mabudusha Melissa Pike Simone Lotriet Sofi Zway Merissa Dunbar
Nkamo Mahlaela Sherilyn Roelofse Cara Loubser Cleo Floudiotis
Jeanique Pretorius Cassandra Willers Michelle Mills Gold Certificates Carole Godfrey
Liang Yu Elsmari Wium Lebogang Moloisane (80% + average) Millicent Hamadziripi
Sofi Zway Raquel Monteiro Grade 8 Eleanor Harding
Grade 9 Kayleigh Nienaber Ingrid Benadie Lauren Hudson
Meryam Alkayyali Grade 8 Chanel Nunes Heynieke Brits Carmin Jansen van Vuuren
Megan Boegman Carla Classen Chanelle Relou Joane Burger Jeanne-Louise Lamont
Mashadi Mogase Jennifer Davis Keeley Reyneke Carla Classen Samantha Kavuma
Caitlin Pike Karla du Toit Kate Robertson Jennifer Davis Rochelle Kirstein
Melissa Pike Netéske Horton Samantha Sanders Karla du Toit Nicole Liebenberg
Sherilyn Roelofse Tama Kampman Marcé Valster Brynne Guthrie Chloé Mackey
Leone van der Sande Ingrid Lambert Joanie van der Heever Netéske Horton Simone Maree
Elsmari Wium Trudie Spangenberg Jana Wium Erin howard Kgomotso Mogadime
Sivan Zeffert Jolandi Swanepoel Nikita Zietsman Raquel Jones Lize Mostert
Sofi Zway Li-Bonné Swart Kristina Jovanovic Roxanne Mostert
Luca van Heerden Grade 10 Tama Kampman Khutso Mrwata
Grade 8 Helen Acres Nadene Kotze Sianca Naidoo
Carla Classen Full Colours Vishika Babulal Ingrid Lambert Shandukani Nefolovhodwe
Jennifer Davis Grade 11 Kerry Bodenstein Nadine Maharaj Wandile Nkosi
Neteske Horton Catherine Buys Anney Chang Sechaba Makhura Shelley-Anne Nowosenetz
Tama Pearl Kampman Valmy Craffert Priyanka Chinsamy Bianca Manna Kelin Oelofsen
Ingrid Lambert Nicole de Klerk Cassey Foxcroft Shadi Monkoe Min Jee Oh
Azille Schulze Celeste Dowie Cara Furniss Louisa Montwedi Nicola Patrick
Trudie Spangenberg Deidré du Toit Donné-Louise Grobler Lethabo Motswaledi Devi Pillay
Jolandi Swanepoel Vilma Erasmus Chrizell Hanekom Lexi Nel Tumi Ramafoko
Li-Bonné Swart Nicole Godfrey Danelle Lamont Nancy Nthulane Tanja Schmid
Luca van Heerden Josephine Hamman Thato Mabudusha Nokuthula Nzimande Taskeen Sheik Omar
Lauren Immelman Michaela Marques Fei Fei Qi Saneze Tshayana
Iris Awards Joyce Lubuma Melina Meletakos Samantha Rogers Abby van Niekerk
December 2007 Roxanne Malan Gabrielle Olwagen Azille Schulze Robyn Williams
Nena Maree Kirstin Oosthuizen Trudie Spangenberg
Grade 11 Duduetsang Mathipa Danè Prinsloo Jolandi Swanepoel Grade 8
Jess Cameron Annaleen Mouton Nooreza Soopee Tamryn Swanepoel Susan April
Valmy Craffert Neshrini Naidoo Mandy Westwood Li-Bonné Swart Bronwyn Aspeling
Vilma Erasmus Tammy-Lynne Niemand Siphesihle Ziqhu Chevaughn van der Westhuizen Verushka Aucamp
Duduetsang Mathipa Tamaryn Pike Liezl van Graan Michelle Bettman
Annaleen Mouton Catherine Rodgers Grade 9 Luca van Heerden Nadine Boshoff
Tamaryn Pike Inge Saayman Meryam Alkayyali Roxanne van Rooyen Chevonne Bräsler
Inge Saayman Simonn Seegers Kelly Blair Danielle van Wyk Nicole Camara
Simonn Seegers Simphiwe Shongwe Megan Boegman Liezel Zwiegers Kirsten Chamberlin

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Colour Awards

Ronley Cooper Half Colours Nadene Kotze Chess Londiwe Mahlangu
Angela Correia Kyra Coetzee Christine Roos Half Colours Aline Mwambakana
Vanessa da Silva Kylie Oosthuizen Carmen Taljaard Londiwe Mahlangu Sinethemba Noyile
Chantelle Fekete Bernice Venter Palesa Rammego Rufaro Rusike
Mary-Ann Gettliffe Equestrian Tamaryn Whitmore Margot Seton-Rogers
Anke Kuhn Full Colours Dane Williams Choir Kym Smith
Jana Kuhn Carla Gerdes Half Colours Joanie van den Heever
Johanna Lubuma Tennis Nicole de Klerk Marissa Venter
Siphokazi Manana Half Colours Full Colours Cara Loubser Nikita Zietsman
Sibongile Matema Ebony Ablett-Johnstone Kim Viljoen Banele Lukhele Half Colours
Mihlali Matibe Natalie Marler Half Colours Roxanne Malan Alsa Abraham
Danielle Millar Kirstin Oosthuizen Inge Saayman Nomhi Nhantsi Gladys Bitumba
Saaleha Moolla Ceri Payet Bea Hubbard Kayleigh Nienaber Leandra de Freitas
Kgomotso Mrwata Stacey Lock Tamaryn Pike Nicole de Klerk
Chryssie-Anne Roberts Golf Aimee Oates Natalie Reid-Ross Claudia de Oliviera
Mari Schoombie Full Colours Lauren Sackett Deidré du Toit
Shinea Swartz Connie Chen Volleyball Marissa Venter Nicole Godfrey
Meriza van der Berg Half Colours Nicola Hayes
Micke van Zyl Hockey Towela Kaumba Debating Lara Heilgendorff
Bianca Venter Full Colours Karen Lambert Half Colours Valerie Hopf
Storm Whitmore Christi Prost Cara Loubser Mashadi Mogase Annette Kaumba
Kelly-Jane Williams Sammy Prost Palesa Mayizale Tumi Ramafoko Towela Kaumba
Rebecca Wise Annaleen Mouton Chanel Nunes Jolandi Swanepoel Shereen Kennard
Ting-Ting Zhang Bianca Maree Marlies Rothkegel Lebogang Kgothadi
Christine Roos Esther Sola Drama Lindiwe Khumalo
SPORTS AWARDS Half Colours Half Colours Caileigh Lamprecht
Kimmie Bosman Water polo Esther Echelu Nkamo Mahlaela
Athletics Caitelin Godfrey Full Colours Mponeng Sedumedi Marang Matlala
Half Colours Michaela Marques Christine Roos Matlala Mokoko
Valmy Craffert Tutula Nhantsi Half Colours Les Fées Michelle Mills
Martmarie Knoetze Kylie Oosthuizen Benita Boegman Full Colours Katiso Mogale
Joyce Lubuma Rachel Pickering Kimmie Bosman Tamaryn Pike Lebogang Moloisane
Modiegi Mokoka Janie Porteous Janneke Hattingh Natalie Reid-Ross Tumi Motswaledi
Margaret Olwoch Valerie Hopf Marissa Venter Funge Mulaudzi
Christine Roos Netball Kate Manson Gamu Mutezo
Full Colours Michelle Mills Music Sibongile Ndlela
Basketball Matlala Mokoko Alexia Oelofse Honours Tammy-Lynne Niemand
Honours Half Colours Rachel Pickering Clementene Milton Kayleigh Pierce
Matlala Mokoko Esther Echelu Christie Prost Full Colours Helena Pikirayi
Mapitso Makena Stella Echelu Sammy Prost Jess Cameron Dominique Robertson
Full Colours Chrizel Hanekom Kym Smith Kirstin de Beer Nicola Scurr
Kedibone Ntloana Nandipha Mketi Nadine Watson Sheree Leong Amelia Shand
Sonto Motimele Kem Tumba-Diong Liang Yu Simphiwe Shongwe
Half Colours Joyce Lubuma CULTURAL AWARDS Half Colours Preshanti Sivakumaran
Valmy Craffert Katlego Mabotja Jenny Chen Beulah Stevens
Lara du Buisson Art Siphokazi Tangana
Ambani Maboho Squash Full Colours Orchestra Nolo Tjale
Thato Mabudusha Half Colours Jess Cameron Full Colours Thembi Tsebetsebe
Lavender Mashinini Caitlin Browne Luët Buys Jess Cameron Gerda Tshimbombo
Modiegi Mokoka Dominique McClean Half Colours Kirstin de Beer Nicola Williams
Funge Mulaudzi Megan van Niekerk Frances Moerdyk Half Colours Briarly Wills
Kym Smith Monique Rebel Clementene Milton Eva Wu
Reabetswe Thipe Swimming Marie-Claire van den Berg Liang Yu
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Mary-Jean Calitz Rhythmony
Cross Country Lara du Buisson Bridge Half Colours
Half Colours Charmaine Fisher Full Colours Siphesihle Ziqhu
Vilma Erasmus Martmarie Knoetze Candice Botha
Carmen Gast Dominique McClean Nicole Christie SERVICE AWARDS
Lauren Immelman Simonn Seegers Half Colours
Half Colours Mabel Anyimadu Full Colours
Diving Kaylee Greyling Faaiza Solomon Stella Echelu
Full Colours Janneke Hattingh Yolanda Teixeira Joyce Lubuma
Vilma Erasmus Valerie Hopf Sonja Wronski Banele Lukhele

Concert in the Garden

Concert in the Garden

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Hostels

Hostels

BOARDER REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Back Row (L-R): Tsholo Leballo, Wandile Nkosi, Catherine Deiner, Kedibone Ntloana, Nicola Scurr, Shandu Nefolovhodwe, Stella
Echelu, Shandukani Mulaudzi
Front Row (L-R): Diale Maepa, Mrs A Lamb, Amanda Kandawire, Ms J Cÿrus, Nicole van den Munckhof

HOSTEL STAFF

Back Row (L-R): Leah Malapela, Francesca Molekoa, Paulina Mashilo, Dumisani Ramasetlha, Emma Mokgopo, Charles
Mokoena, Rosina Nkadimeng
Front Row (L-R): Lina Gabang, Ans Streak, Selma Ries, Margaret Hattingh, Jonas Letlape

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North Lodge

North Lodge

NORTH LODGE

Back Row (L-R): Genevieve Woodley, Alexia Oelofse, Jeannine Fourie, Matlala Mokoko, Lot Oostdam, Amy Klapwijk, Melissa Spitz
5th Row (L-R): Klara Sebright, Tando Gqwede, Mologadi Molala, Kedibone Ntloana, Kym Smith, Kate Manson, Jade Twiname, Zizi Dlamini, Kim Clift, Michelle
Pienaar, Lethabo Motswaledi
4th Row (L-R): Mr P Ferreira, Sarah Atkinson, Nicola Scurr, Kelly Burchell, Loti Maboa, Wandile Nkosi, Claudia Warchal, Nicola Hayes, Missey Hayes, Stephi
Ellington, Maureen Grobbelaar, Rochelle Kirstein, Stacy Jeannes, Ms B Cass
3rd Row (L-R): Lavender Mashinini, Olebogeng Morolo, Lethabo Mongalo, Thando Cebekhulu, Lauren King, Isabella Madiba, Sechaba Makhura, Nthabiseng
Modjadji, Beulah Stevens, Stacey Braithwaite, Louan Pentz, Amo Mokoape, Kelsey Stewart
2nd Row (L-R): Pamela Matsebane, Kelly Blair, Cleo Floudiotis, Mokgabo Tshenkeng, Khumo Randa, Aimée Pistorius, Yola Pango, Kara Collins, Molebogeng Nchoe,
Lebo Kgothadi, Kaylah Walter, Naledi Gololo
Front Row (L-R): Tshego Moota, Mandisa Mbele, Jenni van Rooyen, Mrs L Godfrey, Mrs B du Toit, Amanda Kandawire, Mrs J Cÿrus, Ms D Kladis, Dale
Murray, Catherine Deiner, Refilwe Sebothoma

North Lodge

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North Lodge

Wow, what a year!
Wow, what a year! It all started with us arriving back at hostel and what was
going to be year full of new challenges and experiences. Most of us were
pleased to see each other again, but some very cautious and not-so-eager faces
could be spotted amongst the new girls and the Grade 8s. We also welcomed
two new hostel teachers, Ms Cass and Fraü du Toit , who were embarking on
the challenge of mothering seventy-two teenage girls.
The trip to Menlyn was a great way to escape hostel life for a while and that
evening we had our newspaper fashion show. On Sunday, the girls enjoyed
the Hatfield Flea Market. The Grade 8s looked gorgeous in their bright green
dresses and put on an awesome show.
Valentine's Day was a delight as we were joined by Mr and Mrs McNair for
dinner. Later that evening, North Lodge and School House were serenaded
by five Affies’ boys. Inter-hostel Volleyball also took place and North Lodge
was determined to win again – and we did! We also managed to bag the Spirit
Trophy much to the other hostel's disapproval.
Our Boarder Parents' dinner was a huge success and the girls themselves
managed to walk away with most of the prizes. Later on in the year, the hostel
woke up to the smell of hot chocolate and cake to celebrate the Matrics'
“Forty days”.
To my queens, my sisters, never forget that you girls make hostel what it is.
Thank you for making each day a special memory. Keep on dancing, trying,
sharing your heart and believing.

Peace and love to all!
Amanda Kandawire

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School House

School House

SCHOOL HOUSE

Absent: Nadia Froneman, Britt Spilkin, Kgosi Moroeng, Stella Kibuuka, Janie Porteous, Lisa Naudé
Back Row (L-R): Anita Landsberg, Jessica Clifton, Qaqamba Mgijima, Briony Simon, Natasha Douglas, Tyla Bowen, Koketso Ntlatleng, Mary-Anne
Nel, Kayleigh Pierce, Shandu Nefolovhodwe, Jamela Mogodi, Mabel Anyimadu, Marilyn Oelofse
4th Row (L-R): Chloë Richardson, Sivan Zeffert, Thuli Nzimande, Skye Coutinho, Kirsti Spilkin, Dudu Mathipa, Margot Seton-Rogers, Tayla
Reimann, Esther Echelu, Stella Echelu, Lesedi Ramonyane, Busi Ntisa, Julia Maredi, Solami Mbatha
3rd Row (L-R): Ms L Austin, Tsholo Leballo, Brooke Bailey, Nicola Patrick, Kutlwano Radebe, Meriza van den Berg, Lauren Wood, Masego
Madisha, Katlego Ramodike, Sandi McDonald, Jessica Makua, Briarly Wills, Tiisetso Chimbalanga, Lauren West, Mairin Ripley-Evans, Maxine
Nortje, Mr P Ferreira
2nd Row (L-R): Malebo Kgatle, Deborah Ndala, Stephanie Marais, Ditiro Masia, Karabo Seate, Dayna Lill, Halaletsa Diale, Mukhethwa
Netshiombo, Carla Hodgson, Pearl Mahlangu, Sonto Motimele, Mponeng Sedumedi, Lesego Malaka, Nkageng Mokgatle
Front Row (L-R): Shandukani Mulaudzi, Megan Heath, Nicole van den Munckhof, Mrs A van Niekerk, Mrs E Bloem, Diale Maepa, Mrs A Lamb,

Mrs M Ford, Lorren Clark, Calli Roberts, Roxanne Wills

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School House

Pretty, curious little faces
Pretty, curious little faces arrived on the School House doorstep on the first day of term,
all in their bright green dresses. These little lasses were to become our new little sisters.
This year in School House has been marked by changes. Firstly, our beloved Ms Russell,
after some serious thought and consideration, decided to step down as House Mistress. Mrs
Lamb took over the reins and after some adjustments were made, we all settled down
comfortably.
Our annual boarder stay-in weekend was one filled with laughter and mischief. We held the
newspaper fashion show and we are proud to say that we have fashion designers in the making.
We also enjoyed a lovely braai in the pool area, marking the end of a wonderful weekend.
On Valentine's Day, the hostel girls were treated to a romantic breakfast on the horse-shoe
lawn. We all felt special, loved and appreciated, while watching the sunrise. A badge-giving
ceremony, which was simple yet memorable, was held in our newly furnished common room –
fully equipped with a big television screen and bright flamboyant colours. Many thanks to the
Boarder Committee for these additions. Our theme dinner of 007 or Sophiatown was a great
success and was attended by Ms Russell and Mrs Turner who came dressed as Tina Turner
and Goldfinger.
We enjoyed many memorable moments which strengthened our bonds. Through all the
TV nights, breakfasts, disagreements, reconciliations, Inter-hostel games, fire drills and
hostel meetings, the most treasured moments would the ones where we treated each other
with compassion, love, care and appreciation.
To all the hostel teachers: thank you for always caring for us and having a keen interest
in our lives. To Matron, thank you for your healing hands and opening up a valuable
tuckshop. To Mrs Lamb, we are thankful for your contribution, all the words of
wisdom and comfort, and for being a fantastic second mother to all seventy of us. To
Nicole van den Munckhof, thank you for everything. We have been a good team
alternating as Good Cop and Bad Cop. To all the matrics, the legends, you have all
been pillars of strength to Nicole and me. Go out there and make the world
your oyster.
Once a School House lass, always a School House lass.
School House is the place to be.

Halala School House Halala!
Diale Maepa

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Back Row (L-R): Lauren Clark, Carla Hodgson, Nicole van den Munckhof,
Mukhethwa Netshiombo, Megan Heath, Diale Maepa, Calli Roberts, Pearl Mahlangu
Front Row (L-R): Shandukani Mulaudzi, Roxanne Wills, Dayna Lill, Halaletsa
Diale, Karabo Seate

St Albans

St Albans

ST ALBANS

Back Row (L-R): Sibongile Ndlela, Sharlene Dheyongera, Thando Sikhutshwa, Koketso Motloung, Leanne Holliday, Koketso Kgagara, Desiree Langeveld, Valerie
Hopf, Nokwazi Zimu, Refilwe Mthimune, Jyssica Stückler, Zjuan Mann, Alexia Springer, Maryna Jordaan, Thato Mahuma, Sarah Scrimgeour
3rd Row (L-R): Banele Lukhele, Kim Molesworth, Palesa Motloung, Nolo Tjale, Keleigh-Ché Zukor, Thembi Tsebetsebe, Mhlogonolo Masemola, Vuyiswa Yeni,
Marang Matlala, Simona Vladimirova, Marissa Venter, Eva Wu, Magadima Thosago,Kirsten Combrink, Palesa Choane, Kally Stückler, Nthabiseng Mpotoane,
Sheena-Ann Ryder, Candice Marran, Nothando Mudzingwa
2nd Row (L-R): Tjedza Peba, Maphuasi Mahlaela, Kutlwano Lekgoane, Bernadine Pretorius, Carla Tamele, Glenda Hopf, Miss Jay, Keletso Modise, Miss van
Vuuren, Morgane Cailloux, Miss Francis, Kim Perry, Musaba Kangulu, Siya Mafunda, Mukondi Mudau, Khilona Jairam, Gillian Vorster
Front Row (L-R): Chloë Hendrikse, Inneke Sauerman, Dimpho Matlala, Lunga Malaza, Mathapelo Mpotoane, Kimberley Vorster, Dunella Petrohilos, Brittany
Mann, Tsholofelo Mulwantwa, Roxanne Hassett, Gontse Matsietsa, Refilwe Makgalemane, Liesje Stander

St Albans

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St Albans

Unique memories
05:50 am. The bell sounds. Ms Francis shouts, “Morning Girls!” There
is the moaning of exhausted girls, the creaking of floors and the smell of
breakfast is drifting through the air. This is how the year began.
The year, like many others, had a host of experiences, surprises and
changes in store for us: from our hostel outing to the Cullinan Mine,
which was the first of many for the girls, to the highly anticipated
Seniors' Dance. Tradition plays a large part in the St Albans’ year. An
unforgettable event in particular was the Grade 8 Orientation. During
the first weekend, the Grade 8s and new girls got a little taste of what
hostel life is really about.
Within the five years of my stay at St Albans, I think it is safe to say
that it is virtually impossible for a dull moment to exist. Whether it is the
intriguing innocence of the Grade 8s, the mischievousness of the Grade
9s, the continually bubbly attitudes of the Grade 10s, or the entrancing
melodies of the Grade 11s, you are bound to find yourself smiling.
Matrics of 2007, throughout the past five years we have grown and
matured together. Every year holds a unique memory: from hiding
bags, to standing together when we disagree. Our indestructible spirit
and camaraderie have pulled us together even in the toughest of times.
To the ladies of St Albans hostel: work together, make the best of
every situation, whether good or bad.
Keletso Modise

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Matrics 2007 Matrics 2007

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Matric Results

Matric Results

* Denotes University Entrance Clark, Lorren* 8 Distinctions
Cloete, Shamiena
Bæk, Stephanie* Collins, Kara* Gwendolyn Barnes
Bapela, Lenah Cornelius, Natalie*
Barnes, Gwendolyn* (English HG, Crighton, Eden* Sarah Martin
Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Physical Cunha, Cláudia*
Science HG, French HG, Additional Cÿrus, Piette* (English HG, Afrikaans 7 Distinctions
Mathematics HG, Accounting HG, HG, Music HG)
ABRSM Practical Music Grade 8) Daffue, Chantelle* (Afrikaans HG) Clair Learmonth
Bartosz, Charon* Darkey, Jasmine*
Batchelor, Claire* (English HG, Afrikaans Dawood, Fathima* (Afrikaans HG) Susan Spangenberg
HG, Mathematics HG, Accounting HG) De Freitas, Marina (Computyping SG)
Bennett, Ashleigh (Computyping SG) De Waal, Marita* (Afrikaans 1st language The Iris 33PHSG 1902-2007 • THE IRIS
Bischoff, Heidi* (Afrikaans HG, German HG, English HG, Mathematics HG,
HG, Mathematics SG, Computyping SG) Geography HG)
Blersch, Rosemary* (English HG, De Wet, Janice* (Afrikaans HG)
Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Deacon, Donvé* (Afrikaans HG)
German HG, Art HG) Deiner, Catherine* (English HG,
Bolink, Liz-Marie* (English HG, Afrikaans HG, Biology HG)
Afrikaans HG, French HG, Home Devenish, Christine* (Afrikaans HG, Art
Economics HG) HG, Computyping SG)
Bopape, Lebogang* (Sepedi HG) Diale, Halaletsa* (Accounting HG)
Boshielo, Katlego* (Computyping SG) Dlungana, Yonela*
Boswell, Shaina* (Afrikaans HG) Dore, Ashleigh* (Afrikaans HG, Physical
Broekhuysen, Nicola* (English HG, Science HG, Accounting HG)
Afrikaans HG, Art HG) Du Preez, Clarina* (Mathematics HG,
Browne, Claire* German HG, Accounting HG)
Budler, Megan* (English HG, Du Rand, Simoné* (Afrikaans HG)
Afrikaans HG, Art HG) Du Toit, Paige* (Mathematics HG,
Cailloux, Morgane* Art HG)
Caldeira, Jacqueline* (Afrikaans HG, Du Toit, Reinette* (English HG)
Accounting HG) Durrant, Melissa
Calitz, Serah-Ingrid* (English HG, Erasmus, Alexandra* (Afrikaans HG)
Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Physical Erasmus, Michelle* (Afrikaans HG)
Science HG, Biology HG, Sculpture SG) Esterhuizen, Amy* (English HG,
Casimiro, Judith* Afrikaans HG, Geography HG, History
Charles, Récine* HG, Art HG)
Chetty, Dhevasha* (Afrikaans HG, Eyita, Ekeminiabasi (Computyping SG)
Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG, Fischer, Erin*
Accounting HG) Ford, Katheryn* (English HG, Afrikaans
Cilliers, Minette* (Afrikaans 1st language HG)
HG, English HG, Mathematics HG, Fourie, Helen* (Afrikaans HG, Art HG)
Physical Science HG, Accounting HG) Fryer, Ashleigh* (English HG)

These are the results at the time of print.

Matric Results

7 Distinctions Garda, Humayra* (English HG, Afrikaans Karsten, Kalee* (Accounting HG)
HG, Physical Science HG, Biology HG, Kee, Melissa* (Accounting HG,
Maia Zway Geography HG) Computyping SG)
Gioia, Tasha* (Afrikaans HG) Keebine, Tshegofatso*
6 Distinctions Gomana, Precious Ketani, Zintlé*
Gritten, Claire* (Afrikaans HG, Kibuuka, Stella*
Serah-Ingrid Calitz Mathematics HG) Klopper, Nichole*
Grunewald, Lee (Afrikaans HG, Kroeger, Ashleigh*
Liesl le Roux Computyping SG) Kyriakou, Chanel
Hanekom, Fransunel* Langa, Tiisetso* (Mathematics SG,
Nolwazi Mjwara Harbour, Chanelle* (English HG, Computyping SG)
Afrikaans HG, Biology HG) Le Roux, Liesl* (English HG,
Ansuya Rungasamy Harding, Katherine* (English HG, Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG,
History HG) Accounting HG, Art HG, Graphic Art HG)
The Iris34 PHSG 1902-2007 • THE IRIS Hardwick, Candice* (English HG, Learmonth, Clair* (English HG,
Afrikaans HG) Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG,
Haynes-Smart, Kirsty* (Afrikaans HG) Physical Science HG, Biology HG,
Heath, Megan* (Afrikaans HG) History HG, Additional Mathematics HG)
Hermanus, Chwayita Lebese, Charmaine* (Accounting HG)
Heuvel, Abigail* (Afrikaans HG) Lee, Clarissa* (Art HG)
Heyns, Emma* (Afrikaans HG, Art HG) Lehutjo, Boitumelo* (Accounting HG)
Hill, Kayleigh* (English HG, Letsholonyane, Letlhogonolo*
Afrikaans HG, History HG) Li, Esther* (Advanced Chinese, Mathematics
Hodgson, Carla* (Afrikaans HG, HG, Additional Mathematics HG,
Computyping SG) Accounting HG, Home Economics HG)
Hopf, Glenda* (Mathematics SG) Lill, Dayna* (Computyping SG)
Hussey, Michelle* (English HG, Lin, Anne* (Accounting HG)
Afrikaans HG, German HG, Louw, Jessica * (English HG,
Accounting HG) Afrikaans HG)
Ismail, Sherazaan* (English HG, Lubuulwa, Irene*
Afrikaans HG) Lume, Nikita* (English HG, Afrikaans
Ismail-Vally, Tasneem* (English HG, HG, Biology HG, Accounting HG)
Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Mabule, Mpho
Biology HG, Accounting HG) Mabunda, Thembumenzi*
Jacobs, Ashleigh* Maepa, Diale* (Sepedi HG, Biology HG,
Jacobus, Laura-Ann* (English HG, Accounting HG)
Afrikaans HG, Accounting HG, Mafunda, Siya* (Afrikaans HG)
Computyping SG) Magugumela, Rotondwa*
James, Maríelena* (English HG, Mahibila, Karabo*
Afrikaans HG, Physical Science HG, Mahlangu, Pearl*
Biology HG, History HG) Mahlare, Lebogang* (Sepedi HG,
Joubert, Lisa* (Afrikaans HG, French HG)
Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG, Mahomed, Ayesha
Accounting HG) Makinta, Boipelo* (Sepedi HG)
Kabala, Laetitia Makwela, Keneilwe* (Afrikaans HG)
Kachienga, Nancy* Malebye, Keleabetswe*
Kandawire, Amanda* Malema, Mashudu*
Kangulu, Musaba* Mangope, Gorata*

Matric Results

Marais, Karina* Mthembu, Seneme* (Afrikaans HG) 6 Distinctions
Martin, Sarah* (English HG, Afrikaans Mthombeni, Gugulesizwe
HG, Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG, Mulaudzi, Shandukani* (Sepedi HG, Rorisang Skhosana
Biology HG, French HG, Accounting HG, History HG, Accounting HG, Mathematics
Additional Mathematics HG) SG) Jessica Yasbek
Marumo, Jeminah* Muller, Mischa* (English HG, Afrikaans
Masha, Refentse* (Sepedi HG, Mathematics HG, Mathematics HG, Biology HG, History 5 Distinctions
HG, Physical Science HG, Accounting HG) HG)
Masihleho, Thuto* Müller, Samantha* Rosie Blersch
Masilela, Thobile* Mureithi, Jennifer*
Matatiele, Motladi* Murray, Dale* (Afrikaans HG, Minette Cilliers
Matlala, Otsile* Biology HG)
Matome, Napogadi* Mutati, Maddy* (History HG) Amy Esterhuizen
Matome Vinolia* Muzyk, Kasia*
Matseke, Wame* (Mathematics SG) Myltseva, Elizaveta* (History HG) The Iris 35PHSG 1902-2007 • THE IRIS
Mbele, Mandisa* Nadesan, Nicholeen (Afrikaans HG,
Mbonami, Lindiwe* (Mathematics HG, Computyping SG)
Accounting HG) Naicker, Karmentha*
Mbuli, Phumzile* (Mathematics SG) Naidoo, Amanda* (English HG,
McGaw, Victoria* (Mathematics SG) Afrikaans HG, Physical Science HG, Biology
Meintjies, Sumariè* (Afrikaans HG, HG, Accounting HG)
Geography HG) Naidoo, Stephanie*
Mistry, Tejal* Naing, Thiri*
Mjwara, Nolwazi* (English HG, Afrikaans Nchoe, Molebogeng* (Sepedi HG)
HG, Biology HG, Geography HG, History Ndebele, Blessing*
HG, Mathematics SG) Nengovhela, Vhudzisani
Mlambo, Chipo* (Computyping SG) Netshiombo, Mukhethwa*
Mlazie, Morina* (Accounting HG)
Mngadi, Lisemelo* (Afrikaans HG) Newman, Kirsten*
Modise, Keletso* (Art HG) Ngobeni, Nsuku*
Moja, Boitumelo* Nhlapo, Mandisi* (Sepedi HG,
Mojapelo-Mudau, Mmasefako* Computyping SG)
Mokonoto, Didintle* (Accounting HG, Nkhoma, Jackline* (Accounting HG)
Computyping SG) Nkosi, Zamaswazi* (Accounting HG)
Monare, Tebogo* (Sepedi HG, Accounting Noge, Oratile
HG, Mathematics SG) Noor Mahomed, Mehreen* (Afrikaans
Monareng, Boitumelo* HG, History HG, Accounting HG,
Moodley, Kimera* (Afrikaans HG, Mathematics SG)
Mathematics HG, Geography HG, History Nteta, Lumka* (English HG, Afrikaans
HG, Accounting HG) HG, Mathematics HG, History HG,
Moota, Tshegofatso* Accounting HG)
Moraitis, Vicky* Ntsane, Dibolelo*
Moroeng, Kgosigadi* Ntsane, Tsenolo* (History HG)
Moropa, Malebo* Nyamane, Primilla
Moses, Tarryn * (Afrikaans HG) Oates, Andrea* (Mathematics SG)
Mostert, Cassandra* Oelofsen, Siobhan* (English HG,
Motlhamme, Ikanyeng* Afrikaans HG, Biology HG)
Msibi, Lisa Olwagen, Nicole* (Art HG)

Matric Results

5 Distinctions

Humayra Garda Padayachey, Presheka* Sewpersad, Sarisha*
Panapitiya, Natali* (English HG) Seymore, Rachel* (Accounting HG)
Maríelena James Pango, Yola, (Computyping SG) Shee, Jaime* (Biology HG, Geography HG)
Perotti, Olivia* (Italian HG) Sheik Omar, Nabeela* (English HG,
Esther Li Perry, Kimberley* (Physical Science HG, Afrikaans HG, History HG)
Biology HG) Shin, Gihea*
Kimera Moodley Picton-Turbervill, Abigail* Shukrani, Kory-Li* (English HG,
Pieters, Jillian Afrikaans HG, French HG, Art HG)
Amanda Naidoo Pillay, Mayisha Simelane, Temagugu
Pillay, Priyanka* Singh, Chenesse* (Design SG)
The Iris36 PHSG 1902-2007 • THE IRIS Pistorius, Aimeé* (English HG, Skhosana, Rorisang* (English HG,
Afrikaans HG) Sepedi HG, Mathematics HG,
Potgieter, Karien* (Afrikaans HG, Physical Science HG, Accounting HG,
Computyping SG) Additional Mathematics HG)
Pretorius, Bernadine* (Afrikaans HG, Skosana, Brenda*
Mathematics HG, Accounting HG, Smit, Roelandi* (Afrikaans HG, Biology
Computyping SG) HG, Accounting HG)
Pretorius, Jennifer* Soma, Lalitha
Pretorius, Simone* (Afrikaans HG, Sommer, Shelley* (Computyping SG)
Mathematics HG, Biology HG) Spangenberg, Susan* (Afrikaans 1st
Pringle, Cassandra* (English HG, language HG, English HG, Mathematics
Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Geography HG, Physical Science HG, Biology HG,
HG, History HG) French HG, Additional Mathematics HG)
Radovanovic, Lidija* (Afrikaans HG, Spurway, Amy*
History HG, Art HG) Stewart, Terri-Lynn* (Computyping SG)
Rainbow, Jessica* Stroud, Megan* (Computyping SG)
Ralenala, Nolo* (Afrikaans HG, German Strydom, Mareli* (English HG)
HG) Swart, Junelien*
Randa, Khumo* (Accounting HG) Switala, Gina* (Afrikaans HG,
Repolho, Monica* (Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG,
Mathematics SG) Accounting HG)
Ribeiro, Esmeralda* (Afrikaans HG, Tamele, Carla* (Mathematics SG)
Mathematics HG, Biology HG) Tau, Puseletso* (Afrikaans HG)
Roberts, Calli* (Afrikaans HG, History Tavares, Chantel* (History HG)
HG, Computyping SG) Theron, Marelie* (Computyping SG)
Romanos, Nadia* (Afrikaans HG) Tlailane, Naledi
Roos, Sheila-Ann* (English HG, Town, Jenna* (Computyping SG)
Afrikaans HG) Trietsch, Megan
Rossi, Monique Tshayana, Sinazo* (English HG)
Rungasamy, Ansuya* (English HG, Tshenkeng, Mokgabo* (English HG,
Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Biology Afrikaans HG, History HG)
HG, History HG, Additional Mathematics Tsoai, Loatile* (Computyping SG)
HG) Turner, Kate* (Afrikaans HG,
Seate, Karabo* (Afrikaans HG) Mathematics HG, Additional Mathematics
Sebothoma, Refilwe* (Sepedi HG, HG, Accounting HG)
Mathematics HG, Accounting HG) Van Belkum, Mareli* (Unisa Music
Sekoila, Lethabo* (Computyping SG) Grade 7)

Matric Results

Van den Munckhof, Nicole* Vlok, Michelle* (Afrikaans HG, 5 Distinctions
(Afrikaans HG, Accounting HG) German HG)
Van der Vyver, Lauren* (English HG, Wach, Natalie* Lumka Nteta
Afrikaans HG, Computyping SG) Wang, Jia Yin* (Chinese Advanced Level, Cassandra Pringle
Van der Westhuizen, Anré* (Afrikaans Sculpture SG)
HG, Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG, Wentzel, Jenna* (Afrikaans HG,
Additional Mathematics HG, Sculpture SG) Computyping SG)
Van der Westhuizen, Lacea* (Afrikaans Williams, Severn* (Afrikaans HG,
1st language HG, Mathematics HG, Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG,
German HG, Additional Mathematics HG, Accounting HG)
Accounting HG) Wilson, Sacha* (English HG, Afrikaans
Van Heerden, Melissa* (Afrikaans HG, HG, Computyping SG)
Computyping SG) Worthington, Hazel* (English HG,
Van Rooyen, Jenni* (Afrikaans HG, Afrikaans HG, Biology HG, History HG)
Art HG) Yasbek, Jessica* (English HG, Afrikaans
Van Schoor, Megan* (English HG, HG, Mathematics HG, Additional
Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Mathematics, Accounting HG,
Biology HG, History HG) Computyping SG)
Van Wyk, Barbara-Anne* (English HG, Zulu, Mandisa*
Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Art HG) Zway Maia* (English HG, Afrikaans HG,
Veary, Robyn* Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG,
Venkatkumar, Shreya* (Afrikaans HG, French HG, Geography HG, Additional
French HG) Mathematics HG)

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Matric Dance

Matric Dance
HAPPINESS DWELLS IN THE SOUL
2007

TROY

tHE FEELING OF HAPPINESS DWELLS IN THE SOUL

Matric Dance

TROY

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Matric Dance

tHE FEELING OF HAPPINESS DWELLS IN THE SOUL

Amazolo

A m a zolo

amazolo zuziwe amazolo

Refilwe Sebothoma Kgosigadi Moroeng Thuto Masihleho

mlenzana The Child Zolile

Asivile Vena Napogadi Matome Anelisa Tabata

Amazolo

Thandi Mutwa mvula Mutwa Thandi Mutwa

Tumi Monareng Tiwonge Tembo Mandisa Mbele

nomsa Khumalo zolile Snr nomsa Khumalo

Mponeng Sedumedi Asivile Vena Mokgabo Tshenkeng

Likwezi Likwezi sipho Khumalo

Primilla Nyamane Esther Echelu Khumo Rabalao

directors conductor

Eugenia Russell & Rufus Muller The IrisMbuso Ndlovu

45PHSG 1902-2007 • THE IRIS

Amazolo

The Iris46 PHSG 1902-2007 • THE IRIS

Amazolo

Jersey Display

Jersey Display

Aitken Athlone Buxton

Clarendon Connaught

Duncan Gladstone

McWilliam Selborne van Zyl

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