Snippets February 2020

February 2020

SNIPPETS PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

MATRIC DANCE INVITES HANDED OUT

The Vodacom Bulls paid a surprise visit to Pretoria High Bulletjie entertained the Matrics with his dancing and an cs
School for Girls when the Matrics received their Matric Dance and the learners were thrilled to have them visit. Matric
invita ons. Dance is just around the corner and excitement is in the air!

They handed out flowers and each Matric girl was given two Click here for more photos
complimentary ckets to the match against the Jaguares. Click here to watch the video

Park Street, Arcadia Tel: 012 430 7341 www.phsg.org.za Email:[email protected]

A HIGH SCHOOL JOURNEY COMMENCES

By Leah Malan and Raeya Du Plessis Quad for display, and the parents were able to see these
tables and listen to house cheers. The Grade 8s went home
On 6 February 2020, the new Grade 8 students were feeling as though they were truly part of the Girls' High
welcomed with open arms into the Girls' High school hall family and that this was a great start to their high school
for the first me. journey.

The highly an cipated evening began with the Grade 8s Click here for more photos
singing the school song which was then followed by a
welcoming from Mrs Erasmus and a speech from guest
speaker and author, Sihle Nontshokweni.

As the evening progressed, the audience was presented
with a musical number by the choir and a rendi on of the
song Viva La Vida from the saxophone ensemble.

As this momentous occasion drew closer to a conclusion,
each learner received a house badge. A er the badge
ceremony, each house was individually escorted from the
hall to the North Quad.

The members of each house had set up a table in the North

GRADE 8 FIRST ASSEMBLY

By Teagan Hawkes spoke about an 18 month programme called 'A School

On 7 February 2020, the Grade 8s were welcomed into the Where We Belong'. This programme helps learners,
Girls' High Assembly. They were led into the hall by their
form teachers and prefects. The Grade 8s sat on the stage teachers and parents to talk freely about some important
for the first me as a part of the school. The guest speakers
topics. Everyone is looking forward to a school

characterised by belonging. Click here for more photos

PLANTING THE SEEDS OF THE FUTURE

By Leah Malan These seed banks will then be reopened on the last day of
the Grade 8s’ Matric year in 2024. The seeds can then be
On 21 February the Grade 8s were fortunate enough to take planted in their gardens for the future.
part in the Margaret Roberts Seed Bank Ceremony. The
Seed Bank Ceremony began with guest speaker Sandy
Roberts. She elaborated on the importance of agriculture
and botanicals in our rapidly dying environment. She spoke
about how plants have several amazing a ributes that can
help us in our everyday lives - such as medicine, food and
cosme cs. She explained why we benefit from seed banks.

A seed bank is a container or capsule in which seeds can be
stored, even in extreme condi ons such as fires or floods.
Each Grade 8 learner received a pack of seeds that was
stored in a seed bank, along with a le er she wrote to
herself.

Click here for more photos

2

DID YOU HAVE A VALENTINE? Click here for more photos

By Raeya Du Plessis and Teagan Hawkes The Girls' High choir also enthralled with a rendi on of An
Irish Blessing.
14 February at Pretoria High School for Girls was full of love
when everyone celebrated Valen ne's Day by wearing Franella, the PHSG Head Girl, then handed Mr Reeler a gi
colours such as pink, red and white. The girls enjoyed an to thank him for fostering a close rela onship between Boys
unprecedented Valen ne's Day assembly. The special High and Girls' High. A er the boys had le , the assembly
guests were none other than the Pretoria Boys High was concluded. The rest of the day was abuzz with
prefects and their Principal, Mr Reeler, who will re re this excitement. Many of the learners carried around gi s from
year. The boys serenaded the girls with a few songs. their Valen nes. This was, indeed, an exhilara ng day for
Girls' High!

GIRLS' HIGH JOINS THE MARCH

By Neha Singh wi y signs that depicted their true views about climate
change. They chanted in unison u l break was over and
Students at PHSG marched against climate change on 21 hoped that their efforts would create further awareness.
February, during first break, around the formal gardens.
Prior to the me the ladies designed rather crea ve and

3

CONTACT CLUB
SPREADS THE
PHSG LOVE

By Geenah Dabbler

“Happiness... consists in giving, and in serving
others,” Henry Drummond.

The young ladies from the Contact Club went to
Lethabo le Khutso, a home for au s c adults, on
20 February. The girls helped paint the residents'
nails and made farewell posters for one of the
residents, Angie, who was reloca ng.

Prior to their visit, they also created beau ful

Valen ne's Day cards for the residents of an old

age home, which were received enthusias cally.

Entertainment was provided by Franella and Busi

who sang and Missy van der Walt, an Old Girl,

who performed a Spanish Click here
dance. to watch

The girls also visited Li le a video

Ables. The ladies' sole focus

was to play with the

preschoolers who have

mental and physical

disabili es.

The visits from the Contact
Club brightened the days of
everyone they met, but also
lent a sense of enrichment
to the girls from the Contact
Club.

4

NATIONAL AQUATICS FESTIVAL Click here for more photos

By Emily Hawkes PHSG placed 8th overall. The diving compe on came next,
with the team taking 3rd place.
From Friday 14 February to Saturday 15 February, the Girls'
High first team swimming, water polo and diving teams Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely, whether they
par cipated in the 2020 Aqua cs Fes val, held at St were swimming in the pool or ea ng and cheering on the
S thians. stands.

The swimming gala held on Friday saw PHSG in 10th place. We are excep onally proud of Sarah Ross, Stephanie
The first of the water polo matches was also held on Friday Houtman, Georgie Dillon and Alexis Rauff. Sarah achieved 2
a ernoon. Unfortunately, lightning strikes delayed the last silver medals (200m individual medley and 200m freestyle),
matches by over two hours! However, because of the delay, Stephanie achieved a bronze medal (200m Freestyle) and
the Girls' High team was invited to eat supper before Georgie Dillon achieved a gold medal (U17 Diving). The
leaving, which in the PHSG girls' minds, more than made up sportswoman of the week award went to Alexis for
for the wait! displaying determina on and perseverance, despite very
tough and fierce opponents in the water polo pool.
On Saturday, the final water polo matches were played and

VALENTINE'S DANCE

By Teneil Steyn

February, the month of love, had many Grade 11s buzzing
with an cipa on for the long-awaited annual Valen ne's
Dance. Everything from the elaborately decorated tables to
the me culously chosen a re made the dance an event to
be remembered.

Hours of prepara on culminated in a magical night. Every
small detail from the table decora on to various
accessories and garments they adorned themselves with,
was simply astounding.

5

2019 ACADEMIC AWARDS Click here for more photos

Grade 8 2019 Grade 9 2019
Silver cer ficates are awarded to candidates with an Silver cer ficates are awarded to candidates with an
average between 74,5% and 79,4%. Congratula ons to the average between 74,5% and 79,4%. Congratula ons to the
following Grade 8 learners who achieved Silver Cer ficates following Grade 9 learners who achieved Silver Cer ficates
in 2019: in 2019:
Ola Akinkule, Hannah Campbell, Jemimah Huang, Skye Woo AN, Jasmine Beeforth, Mika Benami, Shannon
Hurwitz, Michelle Jaramba, Zehragul Kacar, Tetelo Kekana, Forrester, Jolie Fourie, Tiana Grobler, Chris na HE, Grace
Leensa Keterew, Vutlhari Khoza, Onalenna Khutoane, Tia Lushamba, Muaheeda Makola, Ayanda Mashilo, Uphakeme
Lamont, Nini Letswalo, Jetonia Lo ering, Ulalamile Mhlongo, Erin Mokone, Kago Moloisane, Takalani Mudau,
Mabunda, Kele Madue, Lethabo Makhopa, Vaibhav Elisa Neumann, Lukhanyiso Ngongoma, Emma Nunn,
Maharaj, Keabetswe Masupye, Zelda Mavengere, Kera lwe Chane Olivier, Mackenzie Rimmell, Courtney Robbesson,
Modise, Lindokuhle Mokone, Hamira Moukouke- Amy Roux, Clara Sakaita, Victoria Santos, Chris ne Siebert,
Mandossi, Rorisang Mphatsoe, Gudani Mothelo, Kganya Nicole Soro, Tshegofatso Taunyane, Shreeya Thakur
Nchabeleng, Hannah Ngale Bandala, Mahlako Nkoana, Mewalal, Roxanne Van Der Lith, Jordi Venter, Emma Vorster
Megan Pabst, Jenna Pastor, Nikisha Pereira, Nichola Peters, and Valerie Wanders.
Sarah Ross, Elizabeth Sdralis and Karla Von Brandis-Mar ni.

Gold cer ficates are awarded to 2019 Grade 9 top 10
candidates with an average 79.5 and
above. Congratula ons to the following Gold cer ficates are awarded to candidates with an
Grade 8 learners who achieved Gold average 79.5 and above. Congratula ons to the following
Cer ficates in 2019: Grade 9 learners who achieved Gold Cer ficates in 2019:
Eshiozeme Abache, Jessica De Wit, Amia Damola Adeyemo, Ashley Alimohammadi, Lerato Daly,
Fourie, Raquel Guimaraes, Katherine Preena Devchand, Chante Fourie, Emily Hawkes, Kareena
Hodson, Cayle James, Amé Janse Van Jivan, Amber Kahumuza, Faith Kekana, Makika Kamangu,
Rensburg, Anesu Katsiga, Mohapi
Khotsa, Nikita Latouf, Khumo Magoro, Omolemo Maimela, Tumelo Mampane,
Marcelle Malan, Khanyisile Masanabo, Kirsten Moorhouse, Koketso Nkadimeng,
Danita Naicker, Lindokuhle Ngubeni, Retang Nkwana, Yerin Nkateko Ntlabyane, Nashe Nyamkure, Rayna
Oh, Wiza Phiri, Bowdene Pillay, Genique Preller, Hannah Ramrabbie, Lexie Schoeman, Thembelihle
Rabie, Erica Ramano, Kganya Ramara, Caitlyn Sdralis, Arin Sgudla, Neha Singh, Jaydee Slater, Teagan
Sithole, Nonkululeko Skhosana, Caitlin Smit, Chris en Smit, Megan Straud, Rosel Tembon, Kumiko
Steenkamp, Abby-Lee Steyn, Eleni Tzouganatos and Lara Van Der Spuy and Juin Van Graan.
Wardle.

2019 Grade 8 top 10 Top ten achievers in their grade to receive an
IRIS Award. Congratula ons to the following
Top ten achievers in their grade to receive an IRIS Award. Grade 9 top ten achievers to receive an IRIS
Congratula ons to the following Grade 8 top ten achievers Award for 2019:
to receive an IRIS Award for 2019: Lerato Daly, Emily Hawkens, Kareena Jivan, Nashe
Jessica De Wit, Raquel Guimaraes, Katherine Hodson, Yerin Nyamkure, Amber Kahumuza, Lexie Schoeman, Teagan
Oh, Erica Ramano, Caitlin Smit, Arin Sithole, Chris en Smit, Meagan Stroud, Kumiko Van Der Spuy and Juin Van
Steenkamp, Khanyisile Masanabo and Eleni Tzouganatos. Der Graan.

The top achiever in Grade 8 for 2019 was Chris en The top achiever in Grade 9 in 2019 with an average of
Steenekamp. She achieved an average of 92.6% and was 93.6% was Emily Hawkes. She received the Principal's
presented the Principal's Award for Academic Excellence. Award for Academic Excellence.

6

2019 ACADEMIC AWARDS Click here for more photos

Amery Badenhorst, Alessia Coetzee, Kapinga
Kaninda, Devika Ajith Kumar, Kaitlyn Reddy, Cayley
Sampson, Dimpho September, Zoe Ten Krooden
and Caylin Van Der Nest.

Gold cer ficates are awarded to candidates with
an average above 79,5%. Congratula ons to the
following Grade 11 learner who achieved Gold
Cer ficates in 2019:
Angelique Teixeira.

Grade 10 2019 2019 Grade 10 top 10 Half Colours are awarded to candidates who have

Silver cer ficates are awarded to candidates with an average achieved 2 silver cer ficates or 1 silver and 1 Gold cer ficate in

between 74,5% and 79,4%. Congratula ons to the following grade 10 and 11. Congratula ons to the following Grade 11

Grade 10 learners who achieved Silver Cer ficates in 2019: learners who achieved Silver Cer ficates and Half Colours for

Skylah Du Toit, Eubin Kang and Jade Sco . 2019:

Jana Bakovic, Rebekah Campbell, Femi Cherian, Kimberly Hore,

Gold cer ficates are awarded to candidates with an average of Nadine Marriam, Courtney Moss, Priscilla Munganga, Geogia
79.5 and above. Congratula ons to the following Grade 10 Philips, Riki Ramukosi, Chantelle Van Tonder, Sarah Vogetseder
learners who achieved Gold Cer ficates in 2019: and Daniella Yav.

Robyn Anderson, Aimee Good and Zoe Sithole.

Full Colours are awarded to candidates who have achieved 2

Half Colours are awarded to candidates who have achieved 2 gold cer ficates in grade 10 and 11 OR 1 Silver and 1 Gold in
silver cer ficates and 1 gold cer ficate or 1 silver and 2 gold Grades 10 and 11.

cer ficates in Grade 8, 9 and 10. Congratula ons to the Congratula ons to the following Grade 10 and 11 Learners
following Grade 10 learners who achieved Silver Cer ficates who achieved Silver Cer ficates and Full Colours:
and Half Colours for 2019: Lara Holtzkampf and Phenyo Tlhoaele.
Christa Braune, Cameron Burgess, Hannah Castellani, Nashita

Chowdhury, Danica Daniels, Tala Elhussiny, Jenna Ford, Congratula ons to the following Grade 10 and 11 Learners
Gaobakwe Mahlakoana, Amy Marshall, Tshiamo Muse, Alicia who achieved Gold Cer ficates and Full Colours:
Naude, Lara Prinsloo, Kaashifa Saloojee, Keneilwe Sefora Kyra De Gray Birch, Christy Du Preez, Kelsey Fortuin, Pavishka
Masingoaneng Tlale and Kezia Van Rensburg. Govender, Mikayla Hinrichsen, Jade Kuhn, Hannah Mitchell,

Full Colours are awarded to candidates who have achieved 3 Bonolo Mokatse, Phenyo Mokwena and Hope Muchiri, Taylor
gold cer ficates. Congratula ons to the following Learners Muller, Mmakgotso Nkwana, Nadia Pentz, Rachel-Ann van
who achieved Gold Cer ficates and Full Colours: Biljon and Isabelle Wanders.

Christa Braune, Cameron Burgess, Hannah Castellani, Nashita Top ten achievers in their grade to receive an IRIS Award.
Chowdhury, Danica Daniels, Tala Elhussiny, Jenna Ford, Congratula ons to the following Grade 11 top ten achievers to
Gaobakwe Mahlakoana, receive an IRIS Award for 2019:
Amy Marshall, Tshiamo Muse, Alicia Naudé, Lara Prinsloo, Christy Du Preez, Kelsey Fortuin, Pavishka Govender, Mikayla
Kaashifa Saloojee, Reneilwe Sefora, Masingoaneng Tlale and Hinrichsen, Jade Kuhn, Hannah Mitchell, Bonolo Mokatse,
Kezia van Rensburg Taylor Muller, Nadia Pentz and Isabelle Wanders.

Top ten achievers in their grade to receive an IRIS Award. The top achiever in Grade 11 in 2019 with an average of 85.5%
Congratula ons to the following Grade 10 top ten achievers to was Taylor Muller. She received the Principal's Award for
receive an IRIS Award for 2019: Academic Excellence.
Isabella Afonso, Robyn Anderson, Thandeka Dlamini,

Thandiswa Dlamini, Aimee Good, Megan Logan, Valen na

Lohrentz, Yanila Makhudu, Maleah Schultz and Zoe Sithole.

The top achiever in Grade 10 in 2019 with an average of
85.2% was Thandeka Dlamini. She received the Principal's
Award for Academic Excellence.

Grade 11 2019 2019 Grade 11 top 10
Silver cer ficates are awarded to candidates with an
average between 74,5% and 79,4%. Congratula ons to the
following Grade 11 learners who achieved Silver
Cer ficates in 2019:

7

VALENTINE'S DAY TAKES CENTER STAGE

By Leah Malan rendi on of Somebody That I Used to Know was played by
the PBHS trombone ensemble and an emo onal recital of A
On 21 February Pretoria High School for Girls hosted a River Flows in You by the ballet dancers.
Valen ne's day concert to showcase the talents of the PHSG
students in both music and dance. The evening concluded with an upbeat presenta on of
Africa by the orchestra. It was a spectacular event that
An opening performance of Mamma Mia by the orchestra enabled students to display their talents and take center
was followed by the spectacular debut of the clarinet stage.
ensemble playing Wolverine Blues. A er which an intense
Click here for more photos

8

LUNCH HOUR MUSIC

By Malaika Miteo viola and flute. The violinist just so happens to be an
alumnus of Boys High. 
On 20 February, some of the girls of the PHSG String and
Viola Ensemble travelled to the University of Pretoria The opening item of the show was Serenade in D Major by L.
to a end their lunch hour concert.  Beethoven, which consisted of seven movements (that's
very long). To conclude the produc on, the
For everyone's entertainment and to give the musicians a instrumentalists performed Serenade by M. Reger. 
chance to perform in front of an audience, there is a lunch
concert every Thursday. The students, accompanied by Ms The pupils were all trilled to experience the spectacular
Sithole, se led into the plush seats of The Musaion, to execu on of music! 
savour a performance by an ensemble consis ng of a violin,

Tutors @ Your Service

ü Assistance in all school subjects
ü Homework supervision
ü Our tutors come to you
ü Top class tuition
ü 10 years of educational excellence

Contact: Mandy: 082 217 2077
Theresa: 083 453 4792
[email protected]

www.tutorsatyourservice.co.za
www.englishforyou.co.za

9

EQUESTRIAN The equestrian team won the Gauteng North league in 2017

Congratula ons to our Equestrian girls on their and in 2019!
fantas c achievements in the first two qualifiers!
Name Award Year
1st Qualifier
Jordann Venter Simone Snyman North Gauteng 2017, 2018
• 4th in Dressage 3a and 2nd in Dressage 3b
• 1st in dressage elementary first test and 2nd in Jenna Victor North Gauteng 2017, 2018

dressage elementary second test Emma Van Schie North Gauteng 2017, 2018, 2019
• 3rd in Prix Caprilli second test and 2nd in first test
• 2nd in the Freestyle Dressage Nadia Pentz North Gauteng 2017
Hanna Breebaard
• 16th in Equita on 60cm Savannah Thompson North Gauteng 2017, 2018
• 22nd in Show Jumping A2 70cm and
Courtney Robbeson North Gauteng 2018, 2019
2nd in Show Jumping Normal 70cm.
Jaden Ross Jordaan Venter North Gauteng 2019
• 15th in Equita on 70cm
Nadia Pentz Madison Ferula North Gauteng 2018
• 4th in Show Jumping A2 80cm and

28th in Show Jumping Normal 80cm.

2nd Qualifier
Hannah Rabie
• 3rd in keyhole event
• 4th in barrels event
• 3rd overall
Kim Pelser
• 3rd in poles event
• 6th overall

10

DEBATING SQUASH

By Geenah Dabbler PHSG 1st Team Squash had a fun filled day at the DSG
Squash Fes val on 15 February. They played against
Five of our debaters spent the best part of Saturday 1 different schools from around Gauteng and had a great
February on the East Rand and everyone felt that it was a
very worthwhile experience. Whether you were a me playing compe ve matches as well as different
complete novice or quite advanced, everyone seemed formats of the game.
enthralled by the facilitators' lectures and inter -ac ons.

The senior Deba ng team took part in a deba ng
compe on. The team won their first 2 debates of the day.
The third debate (against Cornwall) was a blind round -
meaning there were no results a er the debate.

HOCKEY

Congratula ons to the following hockey players for being
selected to represent Northerns Blues Indoor Hockey at
the Inter-Provincial Tournament from 11 – 15 March:
Zoë Gurschl as part of the Northerns A Team and Noli
Moabi and Chantelle van Tonder as part of the Northerns B
Team.

FREE THE FEET

By Neha Singh and Jasmine Beeforth

CHOC, an associa on for Children and Teenagers living with
Cancer, is the PHSG's Matrics’ chosen charity for the year. It
is a founda on that supports children and teenagers with
cancer. This year the organisa on sold s ckers for R10 and
the purchasing of the s ckers gave purchasers the
opportunity to wear flip flops on 14 February.

11

INTER-HIGH GALAS Click here for more photos

By Teagan Hawkes

On Monday, 17 February the A-League Inter-High Gala was
held at Hillcrest. Three Grade 8 classes, McWilliam,
Selborne and Van Zyl, were selected to support the Girls'
High team.

The girls were on their feet from 12:00 to 18:00, cheering
their hearts out. The A-team swimmers placed 4th in the
swimming compe on. Girls' High also came 4th in the
spirit compe on and the prefects who were there
expressed their pride in the lively performance of the
Grade 8 supporters.

The following day, the B-team par cipated in the B-League
Gala and was awarded 9th place overall. We are extremely
proud of all swimmers for doing their best!

ATHLETICS

NWU Inter High Medals
Our teams placed 3rd overall out of 8
schools, scoring 204 points. Great job,
ladies!

u/14 100 m Bronze - Naledi Mokabaki
U/14 800m Bronze - Livvy Dillon
u/14 1500m Bronze - Livvy Dillon

u/15 90m Hurdles Silver - Kganya Ramara

U/ 16 Shot put Gold - Malaika Kumangu NWU
u/16 HJ Silver - Kenyabu Sakata

u/17 100m Gold - Naledi Temo
u17 100m Hurdles Bronze - Tyla-Jade Bath
u/17 200m Gold - Naledi Temo
u/17 400m Gold - Naledi Temo
u/17 800m Silver - Meleah Schultz
u/17 1500m Silver - Meleah Schultz
u /17 3000m Bronze - Lara Prinsloo
u/17 HJ Bronze - Lebo May
u/17 Triple Jump Bronze - Megan Crabtree

u/19 100m Silver - Franella Sakata D-Bond
u/19 200m Gold - Franella Sakata
Distance School and Best Junior Girls. We are extremely
D-Bond Athle cs proud of the young ladies who competed! This was the first
A huge congratula ons to our athletes who placed first at year PHSG competed in the D-Bond and now we'll move on
the D-bond athle cs meet. Our trophies included: Best to C-Bond next year!
Overall Relay Teams, Best Girls Overall, Best Middle

12

BALLET VOLLEYBALL

Congratula ons to Nikita Latouf, Robyn Kingsley, Jasmine On Saturday 1 February the Pretoria High
Geldenhuys and Lauryn Letcher on passing the Intermediate School for Girls Volleyball First and Second
Founda on Exam. Erin Russell, Rebecca-Ruth Pullen and Anastasia teams played at DSP (Deutsche School of
Niescior passed their Intermediate Exam. Jordan Deerling passed Pretoria). Our U19B Team played against DSP
her Grade 5 exam! Well done to our graceful ballerinas! and won 2- 0, the also beat LJV (The French
Interna onal School) 2-1. Our First Team won
both games, against DSP and LIV, 2-0.

On Wednesday 5 February the Volleyball teams
played against Jeppe Girls and St. Barnabas. The
U16A Team played against Jeppe U16B and won
both sets. The PHSG U16A Team played Jeppe A
and lost 2-0. Our Second Team won their game
against St Barnabas College A 2-0. They later
played against Jeppe A and won 2-1. The
Second Team remained victorious against
Jeppe B with a final score of 2-1. Our First Team
played against Jeppe A, Jeppe B and St Barnabas
College A Team and won all games 2-0.

Well done to our teams for achieving such
outstanding results!

BOARDERS' COMMON STAFF NEWS

ROOMS ARE REVAMPED! Birthdays in March
3 - Ms van Niekerk – Academic: Art
By Caitlin Mar ni 3 - Mr Mashishi – Support Staff
4 - Ms Rankapole – Academic: Life Sciences
On 30 January 2020, the “new” Common Rooms were revealed to the 7 - Mr Le Roux – Academic: Consumers
excited boarders. The Head Girls of the hostels cut the ceremonial 7 - Ms Mashilo – Hostel
ribbons, a er which the girls streamed into the amazing, modern and 14 - Mrs Boustead – Academic: English
comfortable spaces. 16 - Ms Anderson – Assistant
24 - Mr du Plessis – Academic: Art
Immediately the senior girls took possession of the leather couches, 29 - Mr Inama – Support Staff
and the younger grades flopped onto the beanbags. The Grade 8s 30 - Mr Ndobela – Admin
collected the ma resses and sat on the floor while Ms Marais Baby Boom
thanked Mesdames Hodge and Van Zyl for months of planning and PHSG is a frui ul place. March will see 3
teachers going on maternity leave. Mrs
laborious execu on. Also, Jackson will leave on 12 March, Ms
Matron Streak, worked like a Rankapole and Mrs le Roux will leave on 20
Trojan to keep the spanking March. We wish them all the best with the
new Common Rooms, clean. birth of their babies and look forward to the
pics upon their return!
Mesdames Van Zyl and Hodge What with termly boarding,
it is quite clear that the Farewell
beau ful Common Rooms We bid a tearful goodbye to Ms Samouris.
will be used to full She will be leaving us on 19 March a er very
advantage. many year's service as the school
Psychologist. She is also an Old Girl and her
presence will be sorely missed by all.
Fortunately, she is s ll in Pretoria and will
be focusing on her prac ce.
Mrs le Riché will also be leaving us on 20
March a er 10 years at PHSG. She is
emigra ng. We will miss her terribly.

13

14

REPORTING STRUCTURES
FOR PARENTS AND LEARNERS

SUBJECT EXTRA MURAL DISCIPLINE RELATED QUERY
RELATED QUERY RELATED QUERY

SUBJECT TEACHER COACH / FORM TEACHER TEACHER
LIAISON TEACHER

HEAD OF SUBJECT SPORT / CULTURAL / CLUB / FORM ORGANISER FORM ORGANISER
SERVICE ORGANISER
HEAD OF GRADE EXECUTIVE HAIR & UNIFORM COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT HEAD OF SPORT / CULTURE /
CLUB / SERVICE

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL:
ACADEMICS EXTRA & CO-CURRICULAR OPERATIONS & DISCIPLINE OPERATIONS & DISCIPLINE

PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL

PASTORAL BOARDING RELATED QUERY LEARNER REPORTING
RELATED QUERY STRUCTURES
ADMINISTRATIVE PASTORAL / ACADEMIC / DISCIPLINE
FORM TEACHER LEARNER QUERY
HOSTEL SECRETARY FAMILY HEAD
FORM ORGANISER RCL
REPRESENTATIVE

GRADE EXECUTIVE SENIOR HOUSE MISTRESS SENIOR HOUSE MISTRESS RCL EXECUTIVE

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL: LEARNER HEAD
PASTORAL & BOARDING PASTORAL & BOARDING PASTORAL & BOARDING OF RCL

PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL

Note: Should all these avenues fail to address
Please address all complaints in writing to your concern, please contact the School
[email protected] and they will be forwarded on to the Governing Body.
relevant person or department.

EVENTS Stay up to date! Get the PHSG Calendar by clicking here!

KEEP INFORMED WITH D6 CONNECT

Once you have installed the

Desktop Application Applica on, you will need to

Click enter your Name, Surname, ID

Number, Country, Cell Phone

Number, Password and Email

Click Click Address.

Mobile Application REMEMBER TO CONNECT TO
YOUR DAUGHTER’S PROFILE!

15