The Iris Magazine 2017

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Houses

STAFF HEADS OF HOUSES
Back Row (L-R): Ms V Ramlaul (McWilliam), Ms D Dugmore (Aitken), Mr W Smit (Duncan), Mrs M Holzhäusser (Selborne), Ms E Russell (Athlone),
Mrs J Greenberg (Gladstone)
Front Row (L-R): Mr V Sebuthuma (Buxton), Ms I Turpin (Connaught), Ms S Dorlas (House Co-ordinator), Mrs N de Bruin (Van Zyl),
Mrs L van Heerden (Clarendon)

STUDENT HEADS OF HOUSES
Back Row (L-R): Kelly Lucas(Buxton), Flourish Oluwamakinde (Gladstone), Paballo Maubane (Selborne), Emma Scheffer (Van Zyl),
Kristen Marshall (Clarendon), Caitlin Alapatt (Athlone)
Front Row (L-R): Langa Sitsha (Aitken), Cayla Rosenblatt (McWilliam), Ms S Dorlas, Kamohelo Motsoeneng (Duncan), Mbali Nzimande (Connaught)

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Aitken

Grade 8 Camille Nakhal Nouman Arielle Gibson

Isabella Afonso Tatum Oliver Charné Griesel
Kaylin Pershouse Megan Hautmann
Kristen Beneckhe Ashwari Pillay Basetsana-Tebogo Khanya
Tayla Bolleurs
Danica Daniels Lethabo Seroadi Kamogelo Maganyele
Genevieve Smith Desiree Mahlangu
Dana Dejacto Angelique Teixeira Thabang Malatji
Thandeka Dlamini
Iman Fanos Rachel-Ann van Biljon Khutso Maloka
Samantha van der Merwe Kutlwano Mamabolo
Angie Jardim Amy van Harte Botshelo Matshate
Simntumnye Kolisa
Serena Kotnik Georgia Visser Erin McKenna
Mazvita Muchenje
Tshedimoso Lerefolo Grade 10 Asanda Nkonde
Siyamthanda Mafanya Yerang Oh
Nhlanganiso Mahlangu Mikaila Phillips
Lilitha Majeke Venus Adams Ma-Modibe Ramodibe
Tshegofatso Makola Gabrielle Amrouni Khona Shabalala
Kirah Mankum Tristan Behr Mellissa Sithole
Oratilwe Masako Shannon Busacker Michaela Skinner
Oletu Mhanda Kalilah Dippenaar Amiksha Sujan
Tshegofatso Moeti Elke du Toit Juliette Taylor
Vuyani Mtintsilana Ruqaia Elmarghani Mmapitso Tlamama
Asifiwe Muderhwa Lea Elsenbroek Lelethu Tlou
Dineo Hlonyana
PHSGMoshibudiNedzamba Stephanie Hugo Grade 12
Mariya Il’Ina
Joelene Nel Alice Kourouma Abigail Ashfield
Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Keamogetswe Lepule Francesca Bernardi
Tarquin Povey Megan Loganathan Nicole Birch
Sandra Saah Swelihle Mahlaka Kate Fitzgerald
Gomolemo Mangoenyane Kayla Fraqueiro
We WorkJay-DeaneSmith Khensani Mangolele Lucia Jardim
Maphudufudu Mokomane Kyla Joåo-Palm
Catherine Stiff Gosiame Mosiane Gontse Ledwaba
Abigail Vermeulen Reamogetswe Mphahlele Dimpho Lehabe
Chiara Müller Maxine Loganathan
Grade 9 Nicole Nascimento Sinalo Majeke
Fatemeh Nouferesti Megan Male
Isabella Cheikh Lounis Benica Phillips Lukhanyo Manona
Thulisile Sitsha Muofhe Maumela
in HopeDanielladeCanha Asanda Soga Danielle Oelofse
Makgomo Tloane
Pavishka Govender
Lwazi Gumbi
Nicole Housdon
Keorapetse Khoza

115 YearsReneilweLehong

Reabetswe Leotlela
Ruby Lutwama Nozuko Tshefu Cayla Pearson
Asante Tshwane Chantelle Pienaar
Emihle Mabindisa Caitlyn Wragg Savina Popov
Orefile Mabote
Tarisai Machoba Prudance Pudikabekwa
Odelia Madzivhe Grade 11 Stacey Sapsford
Alexandra Savvas
Nosipho Malaza Gabriella Afonso Palesa Sebego
Oratile Maloka Afreen Ayob Langelihle Sitsha
Malaika Masogo Alessia Bevilacqua Hinvira Sujan
Owethu Mathobela Keratilwe Chiloane Mylo van Straaten
Erin McGladdery Lauren Cooke
Palesa Mopeli Palesa Dube
Oratile Mothibe Deren Effendi
Sithokozile Mthombeni

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Athlone

Grade 8 Waitse Mmono Roxanne Dippenaar

Christa Braune Oratile Moche Jamie Gopaul
Cameron Burgess Katleho Mokoena Nicola Grobbelaar
Hannah Carmichael Lesego Molekoa Margot Haskins
Gabriella Christofi Keketso Mphunngoa Nikita Huliciar
Jessica de Jong Christine Mumera Keoneeng Kgasi
Aynaz Dehghan Dehnavi Mihlali Ncobo Boipelo Lehapa
Tembiwe Dhliwayo Melisa Ndlovu Jemima Luis
Cornelia Espinoza YupanquiJenna Paveley Rehema Lwayo
Meron Fanna Nadia Pentz Kayleigh McGavin
Megan Kelly Dimpho September Ayanda Mkhabela
Olerato Kgotle Mika Smith Thuto Moshoette
Faith Khumalo Manushri Naidoo
Tiffany Kirton Grade 10 Ntokozo Ngcobo
Buhle Mahlangu Reneilwe Seboga
Yanilamorenike Makhudu Juanice Apollus Mashako Seshibe
Magabyane Makobe Juliette Auret Charlotte Smit
Siyamthanda Maninjwa Savannah Carvalheiro Simone Stander
Brenda May Daniella Christian Mellissa Swartz
Luvhani Mbedzi Zoë Christofi Hazel Tingini
Thato Mohlala Tarren Coetzee Esmee van der Arend
Nokunqoba Moyo Claire Dreyer Rebecca van Heerden
Jeanay Gordon Chelsey Venter
PHSGThashmikaNaicker Jade Haynes
Laura Kelly Grade 12
Onthatile Pooe Raesetje Kgasago
Morgan Pullon Eszter Kiraly Caitlin Alapatt
Maleah Schultz Caitlin Kruger Eyerusalem Ataro
Ntando Sgudla Moyahabo Lentsoane Jessica Botha
Onkgopotse Makwiting Mishael de Beer
We WorkThandiSkosana Karabo Malete Tyla Gartland
Neo Maringa Megan-Mari Gerber
Nikita Thompson Sibusisiwe Masina Britney Hand
Masingoaneng Tlale Masindi Mudau Bianca Human
Mmakgosi Tlhabadira Seipati Nhlapo Andronicca Khoza
Tamzin van den Berg Favour Oluwamakinde Micaela Lima
Kayla Ott Naledi Mametse
Grade 9 Kaylin Schultz Melicia Maredi
Jemma Shannon Laura Marshall
in HopeDevikaAjithKumar Katinka Sik Keneilwe Mmako
Jessica Sinclair Tshedimoho Mokoele
Princess Boshielo
Owethu Fikeni
Cailyn Goliath

115 YearsLaraGrobbelaar

Chloë Hawkins
Diana Hernandez Lobaina Lerato Skosana Lerato Ndlovu
Nandipha Suteka Daniella Nieuwenhuis
Mikayla Hinrichsen Tshiamo Taunyane Lesedi Plaakie
Melissa Jacobs
Philimena Kollie Joyce Tshiswaka Krisha Radia
Caitlin Raman
Emma Learmont Grade 11 Malebo Ramaotsoa
Daniella Lee Ming-Yesca Milena Rodrigues
Lauryn Letcher Oarabile Shabalala
Orapeleng Mampane Megan Allen Phindile Shongwe
Khumo Masela Alexandra Bahlmann Kay-Lee Squire
Sasha-Vered Matusowsky Lise-Lea Bangue Bangue Elombe Leoné Venter
Amukelani Mbokane Bibi Boodoo Nomkhosi Zulu
Daniella McGuire Kellin Burger
Hannah Mitchell Shaylyn Davis

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Buxton

Grade 8 Bonolo Moabi Chipo Hansungule

Kiyana Africa Oratile Mokgoko Jo-Ann Harrison
Sandra Barnes Jannett Mwali Kayla Heunis
Kutloano Batista Kiani-Chanté Pietersen Jennifer Koen
Vanessa Bezuidenhout Thuto Ramushwana Hope Mashau
Napyadi Bopape Reabetswe Seboga Lethabo Mokgalaka
Carina Camacho Abreu Nomhle Sipopo Lungile Molubi
Tala Elhussiny Orea Tshiamu Katleho Moteane
Jade-Amber Gee Katelyn Tulloch Antonia Mugisa
Kelcey Gernard Myrren Wallace Otsile Muzana
Owethu Grootboom Aileen White Joy Mwali
Devyani Jhina Nandipha Ndwalane
Naledi Khomo Grade 10 Cassandra Papangeli
Megan Logan Jeandré Schubart
Valentina Lohrentz Noa Abramovitz Nicole Siebert
Omolemo Makombe Jordan Boonzaier Mercedes Singh
Tshegofatso Mathopa Ayesha Boyce Kutlwano Sithole
Mvaba Mchuba Siphumelele Buhali Jessica van der Merwe
Gontse Mogashoa Katiya Carreira Jessica van Niekerk
Neo Mothoa Kiara Chetty Aobakwe Visagie
Danielle Mukeba Evangeline Gee
Nayah Naidoo Anja Grobler Grade 12
Natasha Janse van Rensburg
PHSGOyamaNkumanda Boipelo Langa Louisa Anyimadu
Lehlogonolo Letshela Mianca de Kock
Karabelo Podile Gabriella Lourens Riyazah du Toit
Lara Prinsloo Xiluva Macheke Lerusha Govender
Rufaro Shoniwa Neo Masemene Luthando Jiyane
Shannon Thompson Tshepiso Mashiloane Orapeleng Kgampe
Nthabiseng Mncube Meaghan Koen
We WorkMoonisahValley Mpilwenhle Mnguni Larissa Liebenberg
Odirile Motjelele Tamryn Logan
Chané van Zyl Keabetse Mpe Gabriella Lucas
Aloise Wepener Tegla Mudacumura Kelly Lucas
Tintswalo Ngobeni Alice-Jane Marais
Grade 9 Koketso Phale Tlhago Mathibedi
Caitlin Regan Lisa Mawunganidze
Chelsey Adams Jeanique Schubart Pascale Mestdagh
Mpho Sehlapelo Alexia Morezzi
in HopeJadeBaxen Mamokete Selepe Daniella Mosako
Simeoné Snyman Lethabo Motlonye
Oluchi Benjamin
Tyla Brand
Kiara Christofi
Kay-Leigh Demas

115 YearsNdivhuwoGodzwana

Alison Goodway
Talia Govender Samukelisiwe Thwala Teri Müller
Emma van Schalkwyk Kemisetso Phakathi
Karabo Gubanca Emma van Schie Tayla Pretorius
Celeste Hendricks
Marta Jhina Noella Yav Kirsten Regan
Toni Siebert
Unathi Kanti Grade 11 Zenaye Skosana
Courtney Kaplan Camryn Thurman
Tshowa-Mbuyi Katumba Emmerentia Tshiovha
Keabetswe Lekaba Kosar Ahmadi Angela Wang
Véronique Lung Nicole Barnard Caryn Wright
Julia Martinez Auliya Boyce Grace Yav
Rachel Meyer Meadow Brener
Bavuyise Mhlonyane Shannon Campbell
Kerryn Egan
Benzile Mntambo Tanya Goxo

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Grade 8 Charlotte Muller Unako Dubula

Rachel Auret Jenna Myer Tori Fossett
Stephanie Blair Tiya Patel Kayla Froneman
Michaela Bovey Nandipha Quvile Caitlyn Hattingh
Cara Burger Anjali Ramdin Risuna Hlungwani
Hannah Castellani Erin Reid Jacqueline James
Jenna Ford Gabriella Rodrigues Hanán Jeppie
Shannon Godfrey Afimiko Sakata Annabelle Keet
Geena Goldhill Cayley Sampson Sibusiso Mahlangu
Nchavelelo Hlongwane Gia Sargenti Rebecca Martin
Jodi Knight Yasmeen Shearer Nokulunga Masondo
Jemma Labuschagne Nothamsanqa Stephen Lauren McLaughlin
Kirsty Lowe Dimpho Mhlanga
Remoneilwe Maluleke Grade 10 Jenna-Marie Moll
Oratile Manamela Siphesihle Ndwalane
Okuhle Mawela Onthatile Boikanyo Kemmone Ntlha
Nosipho Mazibuko Yushania Chetty Sibusisiwe Nyika
Lesego Modiba Taylor Cook-Patterson Georgina Purkis
Ashley Moses Zoë Damon Danielle Robbertze
Tshiamo Muse Sheila-Lee Dias Lauryn Schutte
Bianca Nkomo Megan du Rand Tiffany Selemela
Nomthandazo Nxumalo Kayla Geel Danian Smit
Dashia Govinden Helena Zelle
PHSGIbukunoluwa OyeyemiMia Janse van Rensburg
Milla Lakic Grade 12
Aimee Perfect Bulumko Lebese Mase
Xoliswa Phokane Boitumelo Malefo Stephanie-Ann Beatson
Mpho Sithole Courtney Marshall Aa’ishah Begg
Mmasechaba Thelingwani Sphesihle Mkhize Danièll Cook-Patterson
Matseke Modikoa Rifqah Davids
We WorkErinTimothy Lebogang Modjadji Tlou Duba
Bonolo Moikanyane Jadene Farinha
Genevieve Tseka Maleshane Mokgokong Mikayla Isebeck
Riley Wearne Lethabo Mokhuane Jade Joubert
Motatso Mongalo Sascha Kacnik
Grade 9 Trisha-lee Moses Amy Kotzé
Modiegi Motsoaledi Michelle Kwofie
Jordanous Agaze Noluthando Ncobo Keentswe Magodielo
Nelisa Pamla Nomsa Mahlangu
in HopeLeslenAsh Kelebogile Ratsoana Kristen Marshall
Precious Sabeka Kamogelo Masango
Shannon Ball
Mia Cloete
Mihlali Dembese
Motheo Ditodi

115 YearsLarizzaFunk

Shylah Hepke
Janice Kahumuza Victoria Selby Thandokazi Mashalaba
Shriya Singh Thabiso Mtombeni
Unathi Khamali Micaela Thomaides Nomfundo Ngongoma
Asemahle Lufundo
Siona Maganbeharie Qaleho Tseka Mikéla Nortje
Ditumiso Phadi
Ntsumi Maluleke Grade 11 Simone Pretorius
Amy Marais Khensani Shibambo
Resego Matshediso Savana Summerton
Mbalentle Mbada Claire Angel Nomsa Twala
Zinhle Mdunge Teagan Barnard Michaela Worthington
Lilitha Mhlekwa Jessica Blair
Siphosihle Msongweni Disa Burger
Gabriélla Clara

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Grade 8 Phenyo Mokwena Megan Hilton

Xiluva Chabalala Sandhya Moodley Yebin Im
Amy Crafford Thatiso Moyo Bathandwa Klaas
Megan Ferreira Uthimna Nape Vibaksha Lalla
Jenna Grobler Ntando Nxumalo Nadia Larsen
Taya Holmes Téa Primmer Beniciel Lonji
Anathi Jada Oakantswe Senne Tshilidzi Mabadzhabadzha
Shaamika Krishnan Rebekah Seo Emilia Magnin
Ha Jin Ann Lee Tiego Sepeng Kagiso Manamela
Gaobakwe Mahlakoana Nyeleti Silawu Shakeerah Masoet
Aelyn Mascini Nicole van Niekerk Lukho Matu
Botshelo Masibilanga Danielle van Zyl Grace Mngadi
Reneilwe Mathabathe Dimpho Mphafudi
Mukhethwa Mathode Grade 10 Minenhle Ntuli
Shaeleigh McCracken Ashleigh Place
Ntswaki Mokoena Iman Cassim Leovan Scott
Salizwa Mtyobo Skye de Bruyn Amy Serfontein
Nyashadzashe Mutanha Shayla de Leeuw Lesego Setshedi
Simphiwe Mzizi Gemma de Wet Annette Tsaku
Cwenga Nazo Talisa Dippenaar Hala Wagi Allah
Kutlwano Ntuli Megan Grobler Tasmin Wood
Jody Peters Kirsten Harrison
Tamsyn Hunter Grade 12
PHSGNamatshegangPooe Caitlin Jones
Kgolagano Kharume Gabriella Abro
Kaitlyn Rofail Juwairiyyah Kraft Ilhaam Ally
Erin Russell Thato Legodi Nicola Antoniazzi
Kieran Smith Rutendo Mafukidze Megan Bezuidenhout
Leya Stuart Philisiwe Memela Yebin Cho
Samantha Meyer Kelsey de Jongh
We WorkTsakuTsaku Buhlebenkosi Mgwenya Deoné de Meyer
Lesego Mkhonto Avela Dlungele
Zoey van Wyk Kearabetswe Mokhele Amy Gravato
Oratilwe Ntsoe Zozibini Gwabeni
Grade 9 Daniela Paterson Charissa Holdt
Ornella Pavone Monique Jivan
Emma Bartz Darshika Pillay Leah Mascini
Monique Bothma Diane Pretorius Tshiamo Mathabathe
Karabo Prinsloo-Heyns Aeryn McEwen
in HopeKaylinBurke Boikokobetso Ramashija Katïa Menhouk
Cay-Lee Saunders Rebekah Miller
Kristina Chapanov
Sibusisiwe Dyer
Usivile Giyose
Katia Goncalves

115 YearsLeahHeystek-Irving

Bonolo Kgobane
Ulashia Kgwedi Oregaugetse Sepeng Juanita Minnaar
Lawrencia Thahane Clara Minny
Buhlebenkosi Khumalo Palesa Thokoane Kassidi Murphy
Rawdah Kurrimboccus
Kayla Laubscher Deveney van Rooi Mbali Nzimande
Penka Veselinova Sarah Oeschger
Thato Makoetjie Sarah Place
Tlamelang Masemola Alexandra Reeler
Amandla-Abosisi Mashigo Grade 11 Zeenat Salie
Inga Shumane
Busisiwe Mathe Jodi Bartz Caitlyn Thompson
Emily McEwen Nastassja Biccard Cameron van den Berg
Kaylee Meadows Dayna Binda
Bonolo Mokatse Tiyani Chabalala

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Grade 8 Courtney Moss Jessica da Silva

Martinique Bothma Yirishka Pillay Natalia de Nobrega
Megan Coetzee Jayde Pinto Caitlin de Wit
Tessa Davies Kathleen Pretorius Oregolele Dibakwane
Daniella de Chalain Prigge Refentse Rampai Cayleigh Halvey
Matema Dhladhla Paisley Schmidt Kiara Jaimungal
Asiphile Dlokova Lia Seagrave-Sutton Reitumetse Kelepetsweng
Amina Dossa Mari Smith Kgalalelo Koloti
Shenél Hansrod Rethabile Thaoge Gwyneth Kufakunesu
Suzanne Holliday Kirnisha Timmerman Zoë Kuhn
Juan Kgotlhang Bea van der Merwe Nandile Mabena
Tiisetso Lebese Annebelle Visser Motsi Macheka
Grace Mahleza Tayla Wood Nolwazi Mahlangu
Bonolo Makapan Katlego Malepane
Lillian Malan Grade 10 Agisanang Mamabolo
Bongiwe Masilela Fendi Mampone
Katiso Mohapi Omobusola Ajigini Lesego Mokoena
Didintle Moleko Raquel Alexander Allicyn Moses
Khanyisile Moyo Amber Beeforth Selina Mphuthi
Haley Nicholson Havannah Blem Annemarie Mugisa
Lakiesha Pather Atiyeh Boroujerdi Siyabonga Ndhlovu
Kim Pelser Sophia Deliyiannis Erin Nicholson
Carmen Gauld Mpho Ogboro
PHSGArielleRagbar Aveshni Govender Rachel Price
Taralyn Greyling Julia Wood
Kelebogile Reid Marielle Hobson
Leah Robinson Jade Isaacs Grade 12
Rethabile Sebothoma Ivy Kagwisagye
Reneilwe Sefora Angelique Kraounakis Silind’Okuhle Besman
Helen Lloyd Peyton Beyleveld
We WorkCaitlinSimpson Mamorare Mamogobo Dominique Bothma
Omphemetse Mavhungu Vanessa Caldeira de Aguiar
Ané-Marie Trollip Tshepiso Molekwa Caroline Chapman
Diketso-Tsa-Lerato Vukela Tshegofatso Morebudi Themwani Chirambo
Jemma Moss Alexia Daniel
Grade 9 Unathi Msezane Nicola de Bruin
Vaunietta Naidoo Jade Georgiou
Erin Collings Laura Neumann Kirthi Jaimungal
Lehakoe Nyangintsimbi Mokgadi Letsoalo
in HopeKyradeGrayBirch Meagan Picton Refiloe Manyaapelo
Daveena Pillay Legolo Maphunye
Christine Dickson
Kelsey Fortuin
Zoë Gurschl
Naledi Hlangweni

115 YearsAnyaJansevanVuuren

Skye Kershaw
Onthatile Madiba Kristen Pols Thandolwethu Mbonani
Mfusi Sonti Jayde Menelaou
Leago Magagula Jenna Victor Ferroudja Menhouk
Boipelo Mahapa
Kaitlin Mahlare Ashleigh Wenhold Kamohelo Motsoeneng
Khanyisile Zikalala Gaatlholwe Nkoana
Tlotlo Makgopa Jean-Marie Rossouw
Kuhle Makondo Tasmin Seagrave-Sutton
Mapula Malahlela Grade 11 Basetsana Sebela
Samantha Smart
Taylor Malan Alexandra Abro Julia Tosi
Rebotile Maponya Caitlin Braga Avalon Ward
Dimakatso Maponya Skye-Clarisse Brown Natasha Zachariades
Jamie McHardy Nomzamo Chabalala

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Grade 8 Malemane Nkwana Skhanyiso Jako

Jasmine Baatjes Zulaikha Patel Likando Kamuwanga
Mira Cortese Georgia Phillips Nicolette Kotze
Shandee Da Luz Marusha Pillay Obakeng Mahlako
Milena de Sousa Keitumetse Rakimane Thabiso Malapela
Lesedi Dikotla Sisanda Shozi Sinokuhle Masilela
Maru Ebang Garcia Caylin van der Nest Mmakosha Modiba
Jené Fourie Aaliyah van Heerden Kendahl Moore
Cecile Fraser Chantelle van Tonder Maphoko Mothapo
Younlé Holmes Sarah Vogetseder Nolitha Mrwata
Jesse Kettle Taryn Wathen Ha Ngo
Orapeleng Kodisang Reagile Nkadimeng
Palesa Leshika Grade 10 Otsile Ntlatleng
Lisa Maheme Nazranah Osman
Kayla Maree Musa Baloyi Paton Pillay
Lerato Masekoameng Michelle Cazalet Bontle Theo
Thabang Mashishi Robin Davies Jabulani Tjiane
Kemokopile Matsei Kaylee Dewkie Caylynne van der Westhuizen
Chanda-Nkonde Mwanza Ofentse Dinala Christine van Niekerk
Unathi Mzathu Boikanyo Galane Carlene van Wyk
Nehema Ntumba Raquel Gomes Jessica Velonis
Leigh-Ann Pentz Thelma Kalima
Inutu Kamungoma Grade 12
PHSGAyakhaQhomfo Klara Kific
Luyanda Kunene Gabriella Birkholtz
Gareth Ramogotswa Tinashe Kupakuwana Sabrina Caldeira
Tivia Rorke Jo-Anne Mahlobo Jennifer Cazalet
Irmgard Rwida Shayna McAlister Jennifer de Beer
Tshegofatso Sehone Hannah McBride Daniela de Sousa
Hannah McLoughlin Milan Dowlath
We WorkKeziavanRensburg Robyn Michael Abonga Dube
Nokwanda Mkhonza Zwivhuya Dzivhani
Danielle van Schalkwyk Kholofelo Mothoa Abegail Fraser
Ayesha Myburgh Sydney Harris
Grade 9 Matsobane Nkhumane Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas
Syan Pillay Mishka Kramer
Lesedi Bogopa Nathi Qwelane Artheia Lightley
Alessia Coetzee Lerato Ramakoae Gillian Loffstadt
Charnice Rorke Nomsa Masombuka
in HopeMariaCoombe Reratiloe Sekoto Khanyisile Mbukwane
Jessica Thacker Naledi Mnisi
Megan Dinwoodie
Emma Franken
Theresa Grant
Nicole Gysman

115 YearsAnkeHarmse

Jade Kühn
Jameri le Court de Billot Lok Yee Tsang Shanelle Moopanar
Sophie van Staden Amogelang Nhlapo
Alusha Legong Kendra Wilkinson Toluwanimi Oluwamakinde
Reabetswe Maitisa
Kwena Makama Tarabhan Pemu
Ashleigh Manley Grade 11 Emma Phillips
Taylor Rees
Nadine Marrian Omolemo Baloyi Tiffeney Singh
Boitumelo Mogashoa Kathryn Gunning Katelyn Strydom
Lesedi Mokgabudi Kaylee Harris Rebone Tshabalala
Motswatsieng Mosaka Courteney Hislop Danièlle-Fiona van Zyl
Taylor-Jade Muller Monthati Hlatshwayo
Reatile Nkadimeng
Ayla Inggs

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Grade 8 Mirella Michalopoulos Ashley Coetzee

Ana Britto Cardoso Vuyiswa Nkosi Gabriella de Souza-Allegria
Nashita Chowdhury Zwavhudi Nthambeleni Megan Fourie
Thandiswa Dlamini Caitlin Olivier Thedia Golele
Skylah du Toit Julia Ortner Danelle Grassman
Charné Havenga Gomolemo Ralepeli Jessica Guimaraes
Lesedi Kgomo Ciara Reddy Mondi Lekganyane
Jenna Kraft Caitlyn Reddy Purity Liaga
Kamogelo Laka Melisa Ruguwa Thandolwethu Mabele
Kutlwano Legoabe Vevina Scott Kemelo Maila
Orifha Lukoto Bontle Sibiya Kamogelo Makgwathana
Atlegang Mahlangu Morgan van der Linde Nthabiseng Malapela
Khutso Malaka Mia Vorster Maxine Milton
Amy Marshall Zené Witbooi Lucia Mkanda
Hope Mdakane Maryam Mohamad Al Mahdi
Marylyne Mitchell Grade 10 Naimeh Movahhedi Ghomi
Karah Myers Levanya Naicker
Natalia Netto Bianca Allen Malengete Ngoatje
Thandiwe Nhlapo Alessia Bellomo Tiffany Padiachy
Tsholofelo Nkaletse Tshepang Bopape Kathleen Racionzer
Nessa Nkosi Solofelang Chuene Caitlin Schroder-Beneke
Khumisho Ntlatlane Boipelo Fafudi Mohlakudishi Sekoati
Caitlyn Gomwe Lethabo Sekwele
PHSGHollyO’Connell Madison Herman
Maseeha Ismail Grade 12
Palesa Riba Buhle Kokela
Tiara Rorke Khumo Lekabe Nina Campher
Irmuske Rwida Aviwe Mbashe Simona Coetzee
Nicole Smit Prudence Mbokota Storm de Groeve
Savanah McAlister Naledi Dile
We WorkKeitumetseTsetsewaSharna Moonsamy Levona Govender
Mmapula Mosia Kendal Grant
Isabella Wilson Lihle Motsa Tshemollogo Hlongwane
Mihlali Yebe Rivoningo Ndlovu Imaan Kala
Carina Netto Jiwon Kim
Grade 9 Gabriella Petoussis Hoai Quynh Anh Le
Tsholofelo Rantsie Dominique Lockhart
Giséle Angyalossy Cameron Saunders Reabetswe Mabilo
Jesse Selematsela Naledi Mafela
in HopeAmeryBadenhorst Tamrin Slager Amaarah Mahomed
Shani Smit Palesa Majake
Jana Bakovic
Talonde Chirwa
Lauren Erasmus
Claire Gaylard

115 YearsMiaHayes

Celine Hendricks
Lara Holtzkampf Alissa Stevens Nontando Mbokota
Kayla Stroud Sbusile Mhlanga
Phenyo Kgasi Lauren Wepener Margarita Molchan
Kgolagano Kgoebane
Tyla Laka Kirsten Weyer Ishani Moodley
Nicole Williams Nickyla Naidoo
Palesa Lenken Choice Nkwane
Yolo Luke Alexandrea Potgieter
Landiwe Marivate Grade 11 Cayla Rosenblatt
Kenya Thomas
Masana Mashapha Kayla Badenhorst Sarah Trowsdale
Liah McEwen Thabang Bapela Hannah van der Linde
Nina McHardy Emily Burger

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Selborne

Grade 8 Tesseria Nair Natascha Janse van Rensburg

Refiloehape Chaisi Misha Patel Ye Eun Jeong
Melissa du Plessis Chevandré Potts Hannah Kuipers
Kelly du Toit Lerato Rakomane Kamogelo Laka
Saisha Govender Thendo Raliphada Fredah Letswalo
Samantha Horne Rikoniswangae Ramukosi Emma Lourens
Tshegofatso Krappie Jivika Singh Natasha Ludick
Julia Lourens Jennifer Tembon Mandisa Maepa
Omphile Mabuza Boipelo Tsela Thato Makena
Ditshegofatso Maoto Kiara van Wyk Tshegofatso Matlou
Koketso Matlou Daniella Yav Caragh McIntosh
Emma Miles Kgaugelo Mkumbeni
Sayde Mitchell Grade 10 Kameryn Muffler
Thembisile Mokgokong Ofiloe Nkadimeng
Dikeledi Mosiane Reizlan Ame Lauren Proudfoot
Paballo-Entle MotaungMichael-Edon Booysen Dorothee Schoombie
Alessandra Mottalini Megan Britz Mia Shaul
Masindi Mudau Reitumetse Chaisi Aspen Kurz Store
Leandra Ndlovu Jaudynn Denton Tania Twinoburyo
Caylin Nell Ezabelle Els Zorka Zimmermann
Inami Njapha Nandi Gumbi
Mikah Petersen Erin Hendricks Grade 12
Kgothatsehang Mabena
PHSGNyakalloRakometsiMamello Malete Blessings Baloyi
Mokgethoa Mampe Daniela Casieri
Megan Roux Bontle Maoto Tayla Cromhout
Unathi Stemela Rachel Marais Amy Finlayson
Tshepang Thlotse Kabelo Marcus Tayla Frans
Destiny van Niekerk Monica Martins Caitlin Gaylard
Amogelang Modimoeng Isabella Gioia
We WorkJocelynWeiss Saalihah Mohungoo Danielle Grant
Monelle Moodley Bronwyn Harmse
Abongile Zulu Sagofiwa Moyo Caitlin Holtzkampf
Bontle Nkopodi Sanam Kanjee
Grade 9 Tlalane Ntlatlapa Kristin Katzin
Bronwyn Openshaw Tshepang Laka
Ahikpa Ahiba Tshiamo Ramafi Berlina Lekgau
Masego Baloyi Tinisha Ramrabbie Amogelo Mabote
Morgan Robbie Nomxolisi Malinga
in HopeJordynBaxen Nicola Sequeira Lebone Maluka
Dominique Steeman Keamogetswe Matsi
Chloe Britz
Megan Crabtree
Christy du Preez
Jade Fabri

115 YearsMeghanFernie

Claudia Haasbroek
Annebelle Hillier Megan van Niekerk Paballo Maubane
Erin Weintraud Catherine Michaelides
Kimberley Hore Bophelo Mmako
Stephanie Houtman Manto Mogale
Kapinga Kaninda Grade 11 Atlegang Nyatlo
Mishqah Parsotam
Nyeleti Khoza Francesca Bithrey Mpoti Ramokgopa
Rebecca Kollie Jessica Dachs Chelsea Roberts
Lara Kuipers Yolanti du Toit Lynadia Samuel
Nicole Michaelides Lara Gouws Erinn Simpson
Nsobo Mnisi Sharon Hlalethoa Siyabonga Songo
Jessica Moll Amy Holtzkampf Courtney Truebody
Atlegang Morake Robyn Houtman
Goitseone Mothibe Vicki Hurwitz
Hope Muchiri
Kayleigh Jaftha

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Houses

Houses

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Van Zyl

Grade 8 Amahle Ndlovu Cara Janse van Noordwyk

Akeeda Ally Buccus Liwa-Lam Parkies Alexandria Joseph
Chantelle Boshomane Vuyisa Pityana Goratileone Kau
Nyasha Bvuma Andrea Schoonraad Makhitha Kobola
Orategang Chokwe Kaci Taylor Keletso Maboitshego
Erin Crouse Zoe Ten Krooden Refentse Manyelo
Kayla Donald Reabetswe Tlhoaele Tshegofatso Mello
Nonkanyiso Dube Thato Tumagole Nontokozo Mgwenya
Caitlyn Garde Tegan van Jaarsveld Nompumelelo Mlangeni
Morgan Hodge Nimesha Venkatas Lethabo Mohloba
Luvuyo Maninjwa Alexia Wheatley Thato Molate
Dikeledi Mashala Kgothatso Motselele
Dayna Melass Grade 10 Ketsia Mpasa
Neo Molekwa Ntandokazi Ntuli
Dimpho Mothwa Jenna Anderson Clarissa Olivier
Naledi Mpeta Donatella Casillo Sabrina Pereira
Ziyanela Mulaudzi Michiko Ceza Aqila Rab
Nawaal Nackerdien Tshegofatso Chokoe Wamukelwe Spies
Lebohang Nare Shana Enslin Suk Fun Thong
Alicia Naudé Carlene Govender Amelia Venter
Reitumetse Nkuna Hawa Ibrahim
Opeoluwa Oyeyemi Najmah Kamedien Grade 12
Melita Katakuzinos
PHSGVictoriaPinetown Thato Loate Jamie Brown
Modjadji Mashashane Hsang-Chun Chiu
Georgia Pletschke Phemelo Matlaisane Kajol Dewnath
Havana Rix Tshegofatso Matshoga Jade Gower-Jackson
Kaashifa Saloojee Naditha Mbinda Rachel Heath
Siphokazi Soga Jade Minnie Holly Kearns
Katlego Monama Moloto Khumalo
We WorkIsabellaSpies Desna Moodley Ye Dam Kim
Innocentia Musoke Mia Köpplinger
Alizée Stern Khanyisile Nkosi Anya Lureman
Rachael Weatherhead Kelsey Prost Kgomotso Maako
Mmaphale Ramatsetse Ellen Maartens
Grade 9 Rizwaanah Saloojee Reagile Malatji
Minkateko Shikweni Tasneem Mallick
Kaitlyn Albertyn Sandy Soe Nkhesani Masemola
Brooklin Sofianos Tshegofatso Mathe
in HopeCarmenBalanco Savanna Thomson Lerato Mathiso
Dominique van Staden Tumelo Mokolane
Tameryn-Lee Bezuidenhoudt
Nolwazi Bosoga
Rebekah Campbell
Gianna da Costa

115 YearsGhéonéDamon

Saalihah Davids
Cathleen Dawson Lavanya van Wyk Omphile Motsomane
Miecke Venter Kimera Naidoo
Chanté de Beer Carla Waterson Chané Nel
Cayla Hartzenberg
Alexia Lippi Amy Whittle Siphesihle Nkonki
Storm Posthumus
Neo Maepa Grade 11 Cassandra Quiterres
Thulaganyo Makhotla Emma Scheffer
Talita Makhubele Larah Scurr
Mohomotsi Makoti Vanessa Annor Gabriella Sigalas
Lesedi Mampa Jenna-Lee Clingham Heike Thormählen
Mampedi Marishane Frances Coetser Derryn Wenhold
Nkateko Masenge Tristan Crawford
Jamie McDonald Nicolene Dube
Kyra Enslin
Priscilla Munganga Leorah Grandison

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House Highlights

Aitken This was a work done by the school.
wonderful The Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz
A year for was also a spectacular evening and I would
Aitken. It like to thank Aitken’s best brains for teaming
all began at the up and achieving third place.
Bootcamp-themed To Ms Dugmore, thank you so much for
Grade 8 Camp where all your guidance and support throughout
Palesa and I met a diligent and beautiful the year. Your passion for the House shines
group of Grade 8s. We had a wonderful through in every House Assembly and is
time bonding with them and learning the something that truly inspires and motivates
awesome cheer that they had formulated us to come together as a House. To my
as a team. Their passion and spirit for the deputy, Palesa, thank you so much for all your
House was truly admirable and something support throughout the year. Your assistance
that I will always treasure in my memories. and willingness helped me to execute the
The Aitken Basketball Cheer Squad and plans that we had for Aitken and I am truly
fellow classmates then started preparing to grateful to have worked with you.
raise the spirit of the House for the Inter- Aitken will always hold a special place in my
house Swimming Gala. The gala was a heart. I wish you all the best for the years to
success and the evening was truly a memorable event. come.
It was also wonderful to see the hard work that went into the Langa Sitsha
Grammy Awards-themed Jersey Display. The House was able Head of Aitken
to contribute a large number of jerseys in support of the charity

AAthlone ‘R-E-D H-O-T, Red Hot,
R-E-D H-O-T Red Hot,
Red Hot. If you’re Red you’re
Hot. If you’re not, you’re not.
We’re hot. You’re not.’
Athlone was definitely on fire this year.
Our Grade 8s impressed at the Grade 8
Camp, meshing well into the Bootcamp theme that suited
our Warriors really well. The Fun Gala and boeresport
provided an entertaining end to the first week of school.
Our very talented Water Polo Team placed second overall
and made us proud, persevering through the unpredictable
weather.
The Inter-house Gala was a great success. Our very
traditional cheerleaders cheered and supported our swimmers loyalty and made me swear fealty to Athlone when I was a mere
throughout the night and our matrics pulled through with House Grade 7 awaiting the excitement of reaching high school. Athlone
spirit. Our various activities in support of many charities built is a family - a family who has stuck together no matter what. Our
spirit within the House. The Grade 11s looked like princesses at House has truly excelled this year. We have a House which boasts
the Valentine’s Ball and the Grade 8s did us proud at their Fun a variety of talented individuals: swimmers, athletes, artists, poets,
Walk, cheering the whole way. Athlone once again collected the intellectuals and even professional supporters. But a warrior is
most jerseys as a grade, with the matrics and Grade 11s coming nothing without an army. If you want to go fast, go alone; if you
out tops. The Grade 10s impressed with their spectacular Jersey want to go far, go together. This African proverb really sums up
Display and showcased Athlone’s giving spirit with their theme the bond which all Athlone Warrioirs share. In the words of our
of warmth and togetherness. pledge, ‘We stand together, in the spirit of sisterhood, holding
Inter-house Athletics was a hit and everyone enjoyed it, cheering our heads up high, hands over our hearts, fighting until the end’.
their hearts out and making us proud with our second place. The Athlone Warriors Unite!
unity of our House astounds me at every House event. To say that Caitlin Alapatt
I am proud of how our House has grown is an understatement. Head of Athlone
Before I was even in Girls’ High, I dreamed of wearing the red
House badge. This I solely blame on my older sister who instilled

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Buxton’s journey passion towards the House was evident in
this year started at every single House Assembly. Zen and I
Bbuxton the Grade 8 Camp introduced 'Buxton’s Got Talent' during
in January. We House Assembly in which many girls
welcomed the new displayed their talents, giving the House a
Buxtonites that would preview of how talented we are.
follow in the footsteps of the This year would not have been a success
present and past Buxtonites. without my Vice-head, Zenaye. Thank you
The passion and excitement for the House was for supporting me this year. I am going to
unparalleled. They swam like fish at the gala and miss your company so very much. To Mrs
made Zen and me very proud. Albertyn, thank you for helping Zen and
At the Inter-house Gala Buxton was proud and me this year and for being the best form
bold as we won the Spirit Cup for the first time teacher anyone could ever ask for. To my
in five years. Buxton cheerleaders led with such cheerleaders: Lethabo, Larissa, Tlhago and
might. With our leafy skirts and leaves in our hair, Ora, thank you so much for being there to
we were definitely warriors that day inside and out. bring extra spirit and joy to the house and
The rest of the Houses could definitely see we came for being the most extraordinary people.
to make a stand. We placed tenth in the Gala and eighth in the Inter- Finally to my Buxton girls: thank you for giving your all this year
house Water Polo. Our charity events developed camaraderie as the even in situations when we weren’t in the top three and for having so
Grade 10s had an incredibly smart idea for their Jersey Display and much pride and spirit. You are truly a very special group of girls and
the Grade 8s walked off their little legs. I am going to miss you all so very much next year. Embrace every
In the General Knowledge Quiz Buxton’s very own Themba, Nicole second that you have left in Buxton because they go so fast and never
and Kirsten showed how powerful brain power is when we were forget that Buxton will always be part of who you are.
placed third. At the Inter-house Public Speaking the girls spoke Thank you for giving me the honour and privilege of being Head of
beautifully and Buxton placed third. House. I wish you all the best for your futures.
Buxton’s fight for greatness continued at the Inter-house Athletics BUXTON, WHO’S NICE NICE? HMMM HMMM WE NICE
as we placed sixth overall and sang cheers just as loudly as we did NICE.
at the gala. During every House event the Buxtonites gave their all Kelly Lucas
and supported each other through thick and thin. Our love and Head of Buxton

Cclarendon When an amazing Jersey Display, a team of
the time intelligent girls tackled the General
came Knowledge Quiz and the whole House
to write contributed towards making this
the annual year’s Inter-house Athletics a fun and
House article I sat memorable day where we obtained an
in thought for a long impressive fourth place.
while. How do you put a whole year of To the lovely ladies of Clarendon, I
great fun, great challenges and amazing thank you for your enthusiasm this
people into words and how do you say year. Please never lose your fighting
goodbye to the House you love? spirit. The year would not have been
It feels as though the year ended even possible without the kind guidance
before it began but I will always hold and passion of Mrs van Heerden and
the excitement and exuberance of the Mrs Jackson whose help and effort
Grade 8s at the beginning of the year in my memory. The camp was in making Clarendon great will always be appreciated. It has been an
a time of exhilaration and of making new friends not only for the absolute pleasure to work alongside you. Additional thanks go to the
young ladies but for the prefects who ran the camp too. The Grade 9 matric class of 2017. It has been a joy to go through this journey with
Clarendon ladies have matured rapidly and are well on their way to all of you these past five years and I am so thankful for the support and
becoming an essential part of the House. My wish for you, ladies, is encouragement which you gave Michelle and me this year.
that you learn to cherish the friendships and bonds that you build in Finally, my huge and heartfelt thanks go to my new-found friend and
Clarendon even once you have matriculated. Vice-head, Michelle Kwofie. What a pleasure it has been to get to
The highlight of the first term has always been the Inter-house Gala know and work with you this year. Your sensitive and caring spirit
where Clarendon placed ninth this year. The atmosphere in the never fails to brighten my day and your faithfulness in doing what
House and the camaraderie among our swimmers truly made the you have to do makes you a person who can always be relied on.
Gala an evening to remember. The ladies played their hearts out Thank you.
during Inter-house Water Polo before the gala, placing eighth while Keep going strong, ladies of Clarendon. Shoot for the stars next year.
the participants in the Inter-house Public Speaking event raised Kristen Marshall
goose bumps with their moving speeches. Head of Clarendon
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When I received my
Head of House badge,
Connaught I realised that I not only
C received a huge amount
of responsibility, but a
huge honour.
Connaught is a very loving and
respectful House and I experienced
the love and energy at every House Assembly and House
event. Term one started off on a high note when our
Grade 8s placed second at the Grade 8 Fun Gala. We
then had the Inter-house Gala where we placed fourth.
We also participated in the Inter-house Public Speaking
competition where our junior speaker placed third and our
senior participant was placed first.
In term two we placed ninth in the Inter-house General it and will treasure it forever.
Knowledge Quiz. At the end of the term we had lots of fun at To my Vice-head and partner in crime, Cameron van den Berg, I
the Inter-house Athletics. Although we were not on our usual feel really blessed to have worked alongside you. Thank you for
winning streak, we won in our hearts and grew closer as a House. all the support and the amazing work you have done with our
To the cheerleaders: Katia, Zozi, Monique, Kelsey and Sarah – I Grade 8s.
truly value and appreciate all you have done and commend you To Connaught, it has been an honour being your head.
for being true Connaught girls. You made my job a lot easier and All I ask is that YOU STAY TRUE TO BLUE!
for that I am and will always be eternally grateful. Mbali Nzimande
Thanks to Ms Turpin and Ms Buckley for all your guidance, Head of Connaught
encouragement and advice throughout the year. I truly appreciate

Dduncan 2017 Cup, my heart goes out to all the Duncan
truly ladies who cheered their voices hoarse.
was I am proud to say that I leave behind a
Duncan’s House with more hope, courage and spirit
year. than I have experienced in all my five years
I am proud of the at Girls’ High. I trust that those who
hard work that each succeed me will only continue to raise the
girl has put into the overall success of bar which I have set and perhaps someday
Duncan. We welcomed the Grade 8s to we too will have the glory of winning the
the family with a Bootcamp themed camp Clephan Shield.
where new friendships and memories were I could never have done all that I did alone
made. Their inner Duncan beasts were and therefore, my deepest thanks go to my
revealed at the Grade 8 Fun Gala when Vice-head, Alexia. Thank you for all your
they made up many new cheers and earned patience, kindness and dedication towards
us ninth place overall. Well done, Grade 8s. Duncan. To my form class, thank you
Inspired by our newly-adopted mascot, all for stepping in and contributing at all
the dinosaur, the cheerleaders graced the times, even at the last minute. I am very
floor in their fashionably primitive sarongs grateful for all your help.
and ‘bone-ties’, Flintstone-style. Our Without the guidance, advice, support
swimmers placed eighth and our water and encouragement from Mr Smit, I don’t
polo players came in seventh overall. Well done, girls. think I would have survived the heavy responsibility which came
The Jersey Display was yet another highlight with our Grade 10s with the badge. Words can never truly express my gratitude to
earning us first place as they illustrated true Duncan sass and class you for the role which you have fulfilled in both Duncan and
with their thrift shop. At the Inter-house Athletics we finished my life.
seventh overall. Many thanks go to all the athletes who pushed Kamohelo Motsoeneng
themselves so hard. A special shout out goes to the U16 relay team Head of Duncan
who placed first in their race. Although we did not win the Spirit

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This year has been
an uplifting one for
Gladstone Gladstone. Our new
Grade 8s came in with
G high spirits and although
they placed tenth at the Grade
8 Fun Gala, they did not let that
break their morale. We cheered
throughout the night of the Inter-house Gala, where
our cheerleaders started off with a fabulous entrance.
We placed seventh overall, which is a step up from
last year’s eighth position.
We placed first in the Inter-house General Knowledge
Quiz with the help of our most intelligent ladies and
conquered the Inter-house Athletics by placing third.
We placed in the top group of the Jersey Display and
excelled at the Inter-house Public Speaking. During House disappointments, but Gladstone has bounced back just like it
Week our juniors did us proud by placing third. Because we does every time.
are such a phenomenal House, Gladstone managed to break I would really like to show appreciation for my Vice-head, Naledi
the 57-second relay record time at the Inter-house Athletics, Mnisi, for her work this year and for Gladstone House with its
setting a new record of 54 seconds – a most spectacular sight. consistent spirit.
Gladstone has shown so much spirit through and through. We Flourish Oluwamakinde
have continued to support one another and have participated Head of Gladstone
in Inter-house activities. This year has had its fair share of

McWilliam cheer. This allowed us the privilege of setting
the bar for the atmosphere. Our enthusiastic
M team gave the other teams a run for their
At the money and won an impressive second place.
end of last Our girls demonstrated absolute passion,
year we were most eager and excited spirit and dedication in the Inter-house
to excel as a House. Our spirits Athletics by winning the Spirit Trophy. The
were high at the 2016 House Week Grade 10s took the Jersey Display by storm
where our girls made our family and were happy to contribute to keeping
proud. This set the tone for 2017 more children warm this winter.
and our spirit and determination With her constant support, spirit and
were alive. compassion, I thank our House mom, Mrs
Our new Grade 8 group, after Ramlaul. Rabi, my right-hand lady, thank
meeting all their matrics, put on you for your love and support throughout the
a fabulous display of passion and year. We could not have achieved our success
vibrancy for their new family. without you. Thank you to the cheerleaders
At the Fun Gala, the Grade 8s and my entire McWilliam family. You ladies
remained eager to participate. Our have made me proud and I am honoured to
House was offered the amazing opportunity of opening the have been your leader this year.
Inter-house Gala with our dance item and brand new, original Cayla Rosenblatt
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selborne The comic relief. Thank you to Mrs
legacy Holzhäusser for your guidance,
S and motherly love and understanding
greatness this year. Thank you to the
of the past heads cheerleaders for their unfailing
of House have left energy and spirit and to Ms
me and Caitlyn enormous shoes to fill, Goyns and the matrics for their
however, with the support of the staff undying support and love. Lastly,
of Selborne and Mrs Holzhäusser, we thank you to Caitlyn. Having
have managed not only to live up to the you as my Vice-head, made the
greatness, but to amplify it. daunting task of leading nearly
We started off the year with an enthusiastic 150 girls one of the highlights of
group of Grade 8s who upon arrival at my year.
PHSG already had purple fury raging in Selborne has made me proud
their veins. Though we did not win the this year and I know the future
Grade 8 Fun Gala, their purple-pep was leaders will only take us to greater
felt throughout the House and was welcomed by our sisterhood heights. No pressure. Even
with the same sentiment. We shined during the Inter-house Water though we did not have a Matric Soccer Day, we are certain the
Polo and Debating, showing that Selborne’s brawn parallels our victory would have been ours to celebrate. The time has come for
brains. The Jersey Display, beautifully designed by the Grade 10s the matrics to leave. The journey on the purple brick road is still
was no exception. House Assemblies were a highlight as we played ahead of you. Stay strong and persevere. Hold on to the drive,
games and fed the food addiction that grows with each generation energy, spirit, enthusiasm and the bonds which kept us firmly
of Selbornites. fused together this year.
This year we also welcomed Mr Els, whose presence was well- I wish the 2018 head all the best.
appreciated and his participation in House Assembly, always a Pabi Maubane
Haed of Selborne

van zyl Van Zyl is a House that
has brains, spirit, sport
V and beauty - everything
any Head of House could
dream to have. Luckily I had
the privilege to guide our House to
victory. Working with a House like ours has made my job
a whole lot easier. Our girls have so much love for our Van
Zyl family that they are willing to push themselves harder
and cheer louder than any other House to get to the top.
Van Zyl knows when to work hard and when to play even
harder. The love for Van Zyl was shown when the new
Grade 8s, who had just joined our family, won the Grade
8 Fun Gala. The smiles and pride on the girls’ faces just
added to our awesome House spirit. made us very proud. Our Inter-house Athletics day came along
At the Inter-house Gala we stood together, which added to our and with all our strength and determination we once again took
victory over all the other Houses. Winning the Inter-house Gala first place.
was one of best highlights throughout the year as we just went I would like to thank my Vice-head, Ntombi, for keeping our girls
crazy when the announcement was made. Our cheerleaders cheering and singing. Huge thanks go to our very enthusiastic
showed off their mad Ninja dance moves, showing who was the teachers, led by Mrs de Bruin. This was one of my favourite years
boss. Our Jersey Display was a dream orange wedding fit for any of being a Van Zylian. Thank you to my Van Zyl family for never
Van Zylian. Our Grade 11s and 12s showed off their beauty at disappointing us and always smiling.
their dances. The Inter-house General Knowledge Quiz gave our Emma Scheffer
super thinkers a chance to show what they were made of and they Head of Van Zyl

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Hostels

Hostels

BOARDER REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
Back Row (L-R): Galaletsang Galane, Nothamsanqa Stephen, Amy Holtzkampf, Mishka Kramer, Nikita Huličiar, Lara Holtzkampf, Thandolwethu Mbonani,
Hannah Castellani
Front Row (L-R): Amogelang Modimoeng, Larah Scurr (Vice-head of North Lodge), Kamohelo Motsoeneng (Head of North Lodge), Mrs J Cÿrus, Mrs A Lamb,
Mbali Nzimande (Head of School House), Langelihle Sitsha (Vice-head of School House), Taya Holmes

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North Lodge

Our new babies were welcomed by Larah, Tyla and me on Sun- changes with six girls leaving and eight girls joining the North
day 8 January. They then made new friends and memories at the Lodge family. We also bade farewell to Matron Portia Ledwa-
Grade 8 Camp which was held on Monday and Tuesday before ba at the end of April and welcomed Matron Kgomotso Sisweke
the first official day of term one. The rest of the Hostel girls who has added a unique touch to some of our regular meals. An
moved in on Tuesday evening. important member of our family, Frau B du Toit, temporarily left
Thanks to the planning and commitment shown by School during parts of the second and third terms. North Lodge is proud
House heads, Mbali and Langa, the annual Grade 8 Boarder So- to call her one of our mothers as her courage truly reflects charac-
cial was held on 8 February. Here our babies met with the Boys’ teristics to which we, as young, growing women, aspire.
High Grade 8s for a fun-filled evening accompanied by laughter, On Wednesday 2 August, School House and North Lodge faced
music and snacks. off in our annual Inter-hostel game, with North Lodge being vic-
Our annual Boarder Parents’ Dinner was held on Friday 24 Feb- torious for the sixteenth year in succession.
ruary and yet again, the evening was filled with great fun with a I cannot say that everything ran perfectly in Hostel this year and
hint of Inter-hostel competition (which was overlooked by the therefore I am grateful to Mrs Cÿrus, Mrs Nabal and many of my
Hostels’ unity at the end). A special thank you to Mr de Nobre- friends, including Themba, Sbusile, Khanysile, Mishka, Natalia,
ga, Mrs Cÿrus and Mrs Lamb who checked the skits of the girls Modiegi and Galaletsang, who were always helpful in giving me
as well as the Boarder Parents’ Committee for all the hard work advice, encouragement and support in my role as Head of Hostel.
that went into ensuring that the Hostel girls receive nothing but I hope that my successor continues the legacy of leading the
the best. strong, proud and beautiful young women who are the North
As the year progressed, the North Lodge ladies gained momen- Lodge boarders.
tum and achieved well in the academic, sport and cultural realms Kamohelo Motsoeneng
of the school. Many of the North Lodge girls, were selected to Head of North Lodge
demonstrate their talents in the school musical.
By the beginning of term three, our family had had so many

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Absent: Tamzin van den Berg, Janice Kahumuza, Caley Sampson, Tyla Gartland, Flourish Oluwamakinde, Natalia de Nobrega
Back Row (L-R): Kuhle Besman, Ellen Maartens, Theresa Grant, Jenna Anderson, Morgan Robbie, Kendal Grant, Jodi Bartz, Fendi Mampone, Emma Bartz, Nomsa Twala, Anya Lureman
4th Row (L-R): Megan Coetzee, Kelly du Toit, Esmee van der Arend, Tiffany Kirton, Nicola Sequeira, Nikita Hiliciar, Frances Coetser, Mishka Kramer, Lebohang Modjajdi, Natasha Ludick, Issy Spies, Tyla Brand,
Lethabo Mathopa, Rebecca Martin, Isabella Wilson
3rd Row (L-R): Lerato Masekoameng, Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas, Khanyisile Mbukwane, Jasmine Baatjes, Phenyo Tlhoaele, Lesego Mkhonto, Modiegi Motsoaledi, Sarah Trowsdale, Omphile Mabuza, Naledi Sekoati,
Tamsyn de Wet, Aspen Kurz Store, Sbusile Mhlanga, Themba Jiyane, Hannah Castellani, Tshego Matshoga
2nd Row (L-R): Busi Mathe, Gataletsang Galane, Busi Dyer, Daniella de Chalain Prigge, Zinhle Mdunge, Nina McHardy, Jaime McHardy, Tshego Chokoe, Nothamsanqa Stephen, Fiona Tsang, Cassie Quiterres,
Shayla de Leeuw, Katli Moteane, Tshego Makola, Geena Goldhill
Front Row (L-R): Nonkhanyiso Dube, Jennifer Tembon, Jodi Knight, Caitlyn Wragg, Mrs J Viljoen, Mrs L Godfrey, Larah Scurr (Vice-head), Mrs J Cÿrus, Kamohelo Motsoeneng (Head), Ms M Ellis, Mrs H Nabal,
Onke Klaas, Nandipha Suteka, Yasmeen Shearer, Palesa Selepe
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School House

School House

The year started off differently with the Grade 8s arriving on the fore the June exams we also had a karaoke night which was great
Sunday and having their camp from the Monday to the Tuesday. fun for all the girls. On the last night of term two we had the op-
The rest of the Hostel joined them later that Tuesday afternoon. portunity to enjoy stargazing before we had an all-nighter. Mrs
We had the annual Hostel braai at the pool enclosure on the Lamb also graciously brought us hot chocolate and marshmal-
Wednesday, where the matrics did a sterling job with the braa- lows to enjoy during the all-nighter.
iing. The following day, we had the Newspaper Fashion Show. As my term as head grows to a close, I would like to thank all
The girls went home on the first Friday – another happy change the Hostel teachers for not only being mothers, but also doctors
from our usual schedule. The following week Thursday, we had on occasion. I would like to thank the matrics for their support
the Grade 8 Concert with North Lodge. The matrics also hosted and Langa, my Vice-head, for her commendable contribution to
the Valentine’s Day breakfast, the theme of which was ‘Rainbow’. hostel. I will forever treasure our motto: ALL FOR ONE AND
The parents also enjoyed the entertainment provided by their ONE FOR ALL!
daughters at the annual Boarder Parents’ Dinner. The first term I wish the 2018 heads all the best for next year.
then ended with a movie night. Mbali Nzimande
Term two started on a busy note as many of our girls were in- Head of School House
volved in the school musical which was a great success. Just be-

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SCHOOL HOUSE
Absent: Jayde Menelaou, Myrren Wallace, Tayla Frans
Back Row (L-R): Thandolwethu Mbonani, Thato Ramodibe, Louisa Anyimadu, Bronwyn Openshaw, Dayna Binda, Hanna McBride, Mbali Ntuli, Kristin Katzin, Grace Mngadi, Jade Gower-Jackson, Tasmin Wood,
Thuli Sitsha, Matema Dhladhla
4th Row (L-R): Kirsty Weyer, Amogelang Modimoeng, Oratile Mothibe, Gisele Angyalossy, Morgan Hodge, Megan Hilton, Morgan van der Linde, Caitlyn Gomwe, Angel Wolverson, Caitlin Holtzkampf, Gontse Ledwaba,
Shaylyn Davis, Hannah van der Linde, Megan Hautmann, Taya Holmes
3rd Row (L-R): Mmakosha Modiba, Georgia Pletscke, Rachel Marais, Hannah McLoughlin, Emma van Schie, Courtney Kaplan, Jody Peters, Courtney Truebody, Lara Holtzkampf, Erin Reid, Shannon Ball,
Goitseone Mothibe, Kellin Burger, Chabi Thelingwani
2nd Row (L-R): Kgalalelo Koloti, Tshiamo Ramafi, Noluthando Mahlanghu, Thandeka Dlamini, Omolemo Makombe, Lerato Marcus, Neo Nkhumane, Bianca Allen, Danian Smit, Amy Holtzkampf, Jessica da Silva,
Jessica Blair, Thandiswa Dlamini, Xoliswa Phokane, Chané van Zyl, Paisley Schmidt, Steph Blair
Front Row (L-R): Orapeleng Kgampe, Waitge Mmono, Keneilwe Mmako, Ms S Dorlas, Ms M Jelley, Ms C Greenwood, Mbali Nzimande (Head), Mrs A Lamb, Langelihle Sitsha (Vice-head), Ms D Dugmore,
Mrs A van Niekerk, Mrs H Nabal, Bonolo Moabi, Tlotlo Makgopa, Nikita Thompson-Klopper
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Achievers

Achievers

NATIONAL COLOURS
Gabriella Afonso, Klara Kific, Manushri Naidoo

WinPe HWHSoGoprek115 Years

PROVINCIAL COLOURS
Absent: Zoë Gurschl, Emma Learmont
Back Row (L-R): Gabriella Afonso, Nina McHardy, Aa’ishah Begg, Riley Wearne, Megan Grobler, Emma Bartz, Jodi Bartz, Taylor Muller, Aspen Kurz Store,
Jade Kühn, Jamie McHardy, Kyra de Gray Birch, Skye Brown
Middle Row (L-R): Terrell Mbokota, Chantelle van Tonder, Savanna Thomson, Palesa Lenken, Mellissa Sithole, Klara Kific, Refiloe Manyaapelo,
Aelyn Mascini, Claire Angel, Chelsey Adams, Kelly du Toit, Simeoné Snyman, Megan Gerber
Front Row (L-R): Nadia Pentz, Manushri Naidoo, Kelcey Gernard, Modiegi Motsoaledi, Emily Burger, Jenna Myer, Tristan Crawford, Prudence Mbokota,
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Games

Games

SPORT ORGANISERS
Absent: Ms L Kloppers
Back Row (L-R): Mrs L Smit, Mrs K Brimecombe, Mrs M Oertel, Mrs M Albertyn, Mr F Pretorius, Ms L Austin, Mrs R Matthyse, Mrs E Lubie,
Mrs A van der Merwe
Front Row (L-R): Mrs C Shelley, Ms M Buchel, Ms M Eloff, Ms S Dorlas, Mrs Y Jackson, Ms B Hubbard, Mrs V de Bruin

GAMES CAPTAINS
Absent: Leah Mascini, Jean-Marie Rossouw
Back Row (L-R): Naledi Dile, Tayla Frans, Kimera Naidoo, Simone Pretorius, Lara Gouws, Skye Brown, Pamela Maako, Caitlyn Thompson
Front Row (L-R): Ms M Eloff, Tara Pemu, Tayla Cromhout, Gaby Birkholtz, Bella Gioia, Flourish Oluwamakinde, Ms S Dorlas

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Athletics

ATHLETICS
Absent: Chloë Hawkins, Kaylin Pershouse, Caitlyn Wragg
Back Row (L-R): Cayla Pearson, Tyla Brand, Mari Paz Ebang Garcia, Cayleigh Halvey, Lauren Cooke, Charlotte Smit, Mbali Ntuli, Lebo May,
Mellissa Sithole, Mikaila Phillips, Bavu Mhlonyane, Kendahl Moore
Middle Row (L-R): Modiegi Motsoaledi, Tshowa Katumba, Laura Neumann, Tshepiso Molekwa, Katlego Monama, Tamsyn de Wet, Melita Katakuzinos,
Emma Miles, Courtney Marshall, Sagofiwa Moyo, Xoliswa Phokane, Franella Sekata, Lara Grobbelaar, Mbali Mahlaka, Obakeng Mahlako
Front Row (L-R): Tristan Crawford, Thando Ncobo, Jacky James, Mr F Pretorius, Flourish Oluwamakinde, Jamie Brown, Mrs R Matthyse,
Lethabo Mokhuane, Mamello Malete, Naledi Mnisi

This year has certainly been a spectacular one – one that I will behind St Mary’s Waverley and Bresia High. Megan Gerber, our
definitely remember. The Athletics Team has bonded so well golden long-distance runner, received Gauteng Colours for her
and we have all grown to become one big, happy family and spectacular talent. Our dynamic hurdler, Naledi Mnisi, received
have motivated and encouraged each other through the long the same recognition and both trained with Tuks during the course
of the year. The Grade 8s, our new addition to the team, have been
and sweaty practice sessions. We participated in enthusiastic about joining the team and continue to develop their
the Pretoria league in the first term with our natural-born talents with us.
brother school, Pretoria Boys High School, I would like to thank Mr Pretorius for his hard work this year, his
and fought our way to third position out entertaining personality and his leadership; and Mrs Matthyse for
of eight participating schools. In the her dedication to the team and her continuously difficult training
Potchefstroom Inter-high Athletics sessions that helped us to develop as athletes. A big shout-out
meeting, although we did not come goes to the most amazing sport team at PHSG and to a group of
home with the gold, we managed to wonderful ladies who have supported me throughout this year.
come home with many individual and You have continuously made me proud and made my tenure as
relay silver and bronze medals. captain one that I will hold dear to my heart.
We continued to participate in Flourish Oluwamakinde
the Johannesburg league in the Athletics Captain
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Basketball

Basketball

BASKETBALL FIRST TEAM
Absent: Purity Liaga, Nthabiseng Malapela
Back Row (L-R): Joy Mwali, Khona Shabalala, Refiloe Manyaapelo, Michaela Skinner
Front Row (L-R): Prudence Mbokota, Terrell Mbokota, Mrs M Oertel, Naledi Dile, Galaletsang Galane

The dictionary defines basketball as a game played between two have had a successful season.
teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a Our great achievements would not have happened, was it not for
ball through a netted hoop fixed at each end of the court. For coaches Batli, Danny, Mtha, Nolwazi, Sifiso and coach Tshepi.
me and many other basketball players at PHSG, basketball is The work put in by these coaches has been so appreciated. PHSG
basketball players thank you for all your efforts.
an entertaining sport that forges friendships and We thank Mrs Oertel for taking PHSG basketball to greater
sisterhoods between young women. heights. We also thank Mrs Ntuli, Mrs Rademeyer, Mrs Gouws,
The 2017 basketball season at PHSG has been a Mrs Madiba and Mr Sebuthuma for always sitting in the sun and
great success. Even though we had a bad start to giving up their afternoons to be our liaisons.
the season, we all managed to end our season with I am honoured to have led the PHSG basketball players this year.
a bang. Our basketball season started with our first I thank the Vice-captain for always having my back.
tournament in January at the American International Don’t stop playing, PHSG basketball players! You are all amazing.
School in Johannesburg. This U18 tournament was Naledi Dile
not a great success, but we managed to take the Captain of Basketball
good out of this tournament and kept
our heads high regardless of the several
matches lost.
We then participated in the Pretoria
league, which was the most exciting

league of the year. PHSG dominated in all the matches.
The First Team made it through to the final against The
Glen, but lost by only one point, awarding us a well-

deserved second place.
Our First Team participated in a number of friendly
matches against teams from Zimbabwe. Our U14s have
been nothing but a wonderful bunch, they faced a number
of challenges, but still managed to have smiles on their faces
regardless of their position in the Pretoria league. Our U16s
have also had their fair share of challenges but, overall, they

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BASKETBALL SECOND TEAM
Absent: Reneilwe Seboga, Thato Legodi,
Seipathi Nhlapo, Luyanda Kunene
Back Row (L-R): Amandla Mashigo,
Mr V Sebuthuma, Noella Yav, Mrs M Oertel,
Rachel Marais
Front Row (L-R): Mamello Malete,
Mmakosha Modiba, Ayanda Mkhabela,
Nomzamo Chabalala

BASKETBALL U16A
Back Row (L-R): Mihlali Dembese,
Musa Baloyi, Malaika Masogo,
Caitlin Gomwe, Palesa Lenken,
Nandipha Quvile
Front Row (L-R): Phemelo Matlaisane,
Jannett Mwali, Mrs M Oertel,
Owethu Mathobela, Nandi Suteka
BASKETBALL U16B
Absent: Karabo Gubanca,
Khensani Mangolele, Owethu Fikeni,
Keitumetse Rakimane, Jojo Agaze,
Khumo Masela
Back Row (L-R): Julia Martinez,
Liwa Parkies, Phenyo Tlhoaele,
Alusha Legong, Vuyisa Pityana
Front Row (L-R): Benzile Mntambo,
Tarisai Machoba, Mrs M Oertel,
Nomhle Sipopo, Odelia Madzivhe

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Absent: Holly O’Connell
86 The Iris Back Row (L-R): Mrs M Gouws,
Rati Masako, Lethabo Mathopa,
PHSG 1902–2017 Olerato Kgotle, Anathi Jada, Mrs M Oertel
Front Row (L-R): Lesedi Kgomo,
Oratile Manamela, Keitumetse Tsetsewa,
Taya Holmes, Thandiwe Nhlapo,
Vuyani Mtintsilana, Owethu Grootboom
BASKETBALL U14B
Absent: Alicia Naude,
Luvuyo Maninjwa, Mihlali Yebe
Back Row (L-R): Mrs M Gouws,
Simntu Kolisa, Lakiesha Pather,
Vanessa Bezuidenhout,
Rethabile Mokoena,
Mrs M Oertel
Front Row (L-R): Amina Dossa,
Palesa Leshika, Napyadi Bopape,
Pabi Motaung, Atlegang Mahlangu

BASKETBALL U14C
Absent: Nonkanyiso Dube, Cara Burger
Back Row (L-R): Mrs M Gouws,
Nyaki Rakometsi, Tala Elhussiny,
Charné Havenga, Nayah Naidoo,
Cwenga Nazo, Mrs M Oertel
Front Row (L-R): Kemokopile Matsei,
Lesedi Makobe, Lisa Maheme,
Busisiwe Mazibuko, Tshegofatso Moeti,
Nthabi Sebothoma, Jenna Ford

Chess

Chess

This has been another good CHESS FIRST TEAM The Eunice Derby day was

year for the Chess Teams. Absent: Claire Angel, Caitlyn Hattingh hosted at Girls’ High this year.
Back Row (L-R): Gabrielle Amrouni, Natasha Janse van Rensburg
A development team was Front Row (L-R): Tara Pemu (Captain), Mrs H van der Merwe (Organiser), A mixed team of seven players
introduced and coached by Mr Rose Mamabolo (Vice-captain) from our first, second and
Smit. This was the first year our development team took on the

young pawns got a chance to compete against other schools. It was a challenge to represent the school. Unfortunately we lost the game 6-1,

season of jubilation, of defeat and of victory. Our first team won two but the girls had a blast and made many new friends.

matches, drew one and lost one. The second team won one game and Seven of our girls played the D4 Individual trails. Five of the girls

lost the rest and the development lost all their matches. The First made it through to the championships: Claire Angel, Gabrielle

Team came second and progressed to the Gauteng Schools League Amrouni, Caitlyn Hattingh, Rose Mamabolo and me. Due to our

Finals where we placed third. success over the season, six of our girls made a provincial team.

We played against Boys’ High for our annual Valentines’ Day and Gabrielle Amrouni, Natasha Janse van Rensburg and Caitlyn

Human Rights social in March. The girls love playing against Boys’ Hattingh made the U/18 A team, Deren Effendi, Rose Mamabolo

High. The boys are such gentlemen, accepting defeat humbly after a and I made the U/20 B team and Claire Angel made the U/20 A

few rounds of blitz chess. We participated in the National All Girls' team.

Festival from 27 April to 30 April. Our team consisted of our four top Thank you Mrs Van der Merwe and Mr Smit for all the support, time

players: Claire Angel, Gabrielle Amrouni, Natasha Janse van Rensburg and energy you have put into these teams and thank you to all my

(Caitlyn Hattingh stood in for her on the Saturday) and me. We teammates and friends for all the love and respect you have shown

ended third out of twelve schools with a points haul of 12,5 which was me in my final year.
0,5 points behind Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria, who came Tara Pemu
second. Chess Captain

CHESS SECOND TEAM CHESS BEGINNER TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Daniella Lee Ming-Yesca, Diana Hernández, Back Row (L-R): Erin McGladdery, Lesego Molekoa, Pavishka Govender,
Chantelle van Tonder, Pabi Metaung Beniciel Lonji, Jamie Gopaul, Jemima Luis, Gabriella da Luz
Front Row (L-R): Nolwazi Bosoga, Tara Pemu (Captain), Front Row (L-R): Lesedi Dikotla, Mr W Smit, Samantha van der Merwe,
Mrs H van der Merwe, Rose Mamabolo (Vice-captain), Tshegofatso Makola Mrs H van der Merwe, Kelsey Fortuin

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Cross Country

Cross Country

CROSS COUNTRY
Absent: Orategang Chokwe, Danielle Mukeba
Back Row (L-R): Chanda Mwanza, Savanah McAlister, Kendahl Moore, Isabella Wilson, Shayna McAlister, Carmen Gauld, Erin Weintraud, Megan Gerber
Middle Row (L-R): Ashleigh Wenhold, Laura Neumann, Siyamthanda Mafanya, Ashleigh Manley, Thandiswa Dlamini, Obakeng Mahlako,
Keamogetswe Kgaso, Savannah Carvalheiro
Front Row (L-R): Jodi Knight, Zené Witbooi, Aa’ishah Begg, Mrs M Smith, Gabi Birkholtz, Omolemo Matseke, Nikita Thompson-Klopper

‘Running is the greatest metaphor for life because you get out of is a family and a family is not possible without
it what you put into it’ – Oprah Winfrey our running mommy, Mrs Smith. She is the
This year has been a very eventful year and it started off with the backbone of our team and is always at every race
team attending the Johannesburg league races in the second term. to support and cheer us on. For that I cannot
Unfortunately, the competing schools outran us and we did not thank her enough. Of course, we wouldn’t
make it to districts. However, with every week that passed, the be running if it weren’t for Coach Kenny. He
girls continued to train hard and continuously improved. The is an absolute inspiration to everyone in the
second term also saw us compete in the friendly race against team, believes in every person in the team and
Eunice during the Eunice Derby weekend. With the much- pushes us beyond what we thought we could
anticipated new trophy being introduced, everyone ran their achieve. Lastly, I would like to say a huge
hearts out. The final outcome saw both schools share the trophy thank you to all the girls in my team. It has
as our seniors won the senior division and the Eunice juniors been a pleasure getting to know you and run
won the junior division. Finally, we competed in the gruelling alongside you. I am so proud of you all and
Pretoria league races in the third term and everyone gave of their what you have achieved.
best. Gaby Birkholtz
None of this would have been possible without two very Cross Country Captain
important people: Mrs Smith and Coach Kenny. Our team

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Diving

Diving

DIVING
Back Row (L-R): Emma van Schalkwyk, Alizeè Stern, Havana Rix, Theresa Grant, Kelly du Toit, Amy Whittle,
Amy van Harte
Front Row (L-R): Erin Collings, Stephanie Blair, Leah Mascini (Captain), Ms L Austin, Emily Burger (Vice-captain)
Tristan Crawford, Cameron Burgess

BEGINNER DIVING
Back Row (L-R): Geena Goldhill, Dayna Melass, Kim Pelser, Gisele Angyalossy, Megan Coetzee, Kaashifa Saloojee,
Mika Smith, Grace Bvuma, Ané-Marie Trollip
Front Row (L-R): Nomathemba Mulaudzi, Nikita Thomson Klopper, Leah Mascini (Captain), Ms L Austin,
Emily Burger (Vice-captain), Megan Roux, Shenél Hansrod

Diving is a sport that requires dedication, passion Crawford and Kelly du Toit for receiving their
and an incredible amount of patience. The Diving Gauteng Colours.
Team is a dedicated team that will train and compete My Vice-captain, Emily Burger, and I could
no matter the weather and they are committed to not have asked for a more incredible team and
can’t be more grateful to our very inspiring
keeping their bodies strong during the winter and supportive coaches, Mrs Liebenberg,
season training sessions. The divers would always Mr Gardener and our manager, Ms Austin.
give of their all and dive to the best of their There are so many great aspects and memories from
ability. this season. I am sure the Diving Team will continue to
achieve great things in the upcoming seasons and will
We saw much improvement in our divers and were continue keep the PHSG flag flying high.
very excited to welcome some new talent to the Leah Mascini
team. We placed fifth overall in this year’s Aquatics Diving Captain
Festival and third at the Inter-High competition. We
are exceptionally proud of Emily Burger, Tristan

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Equestrian

Equestrian

EQUESTRIAN
Absent: Emma van Schie
Back Row (L-R): Megan Crabtree, Jenna Victor, Mrs E Lubie, Savanna Thomson, Simeoné Snyman
Front Row (L-R): Jenna Myer, Nadia Pentz, Jean-Marie Rossouw (Captain), Francesca Bithrey, Katie Tulloch

‘Advice from a horse: Take life’s hurdles in stride. Loosen the reins. what she does and has set her goal to qualify for the junior Olympics
Be free-spirited. Keep the burrs from under your saddle. Carry your next year. As a team, we stand behind her with all our hearts.
friends when they need it. Keep stable. Gallop to greatness.’ – Ilan As much fun as we have, there is sadness in between. This year just
Shamir before our third qualifier, Jenna Victor could no longer compete due
I found this beautiful quote and it really is such a true, relatable quote to the loss of her precious mare. A loss of a mare is a loss of a family
not only for our team but for everyone. member. Our horses are not only our teammates; they are our siblings.
2017 has been an exceptionally successful year for us. All the girls who Francesca Bithrey also had a tough year due to her horse suffering a
competed this year made it to the Gauteng North qualifiers and some back injury.
girls made it through to the SANESA National Championships. A huge thank you goes out to our second mom and liaison,
Nadia Pentz recently joined our Equestrian Team and really showed us Ms Lubie. Thank you for always coming to support us no matter how
what she was made of. Nadia managed to achieve her Gauteng North early or cold it was. We appreciate you with all our hearts. We thank
Colours in both the 70cm Jumping Competition and 70cm Jumping you for making sure that when we fell down, we got right back onto
A2 Competition. After going through to the Gauteng Finals, she was the horse.
place fifteenth overall in her class. To all my equestrian girls, thank you for making 2017 such an
Savanna Thompson was awarded Half Colours for equestrian and amazing year for me. It was an absolute pleasure to have a team that I
competed in the Gauteng North Finals and Gauteng Finals. With could call my second family. You will always be a part of me.
all her hard work she managed to make it into the B Team for Prix Francesca is now voted the new captain for 2018. I hope you will
Caprilli in the Gauteng Finals. This year Simeone Snyman made it carry the team to new heights
through to the Gauteng North qualifiers and the Gauteng Finals. She and make us all proud.
received her Gauteng North Colours. Jean-Marie Rossouw, Captain Jean-Marie Rossouw
for 2017, made it through to the Gauteng Finals as well and the Captain for Equestrian
National Championships for Stadium Eventing, she also received
Full Colours for equestrian. Jenna Myer has made it through to
the Gauteng North, Gauteng and the National Championships,
competing in the 1m class and was awarded the title of most
improved junior rider of the year. Jenna is very passionate about

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Hockey

Hockey

HOCKEY FIRST TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Zoë Gurschl, Kameryn Muffler, Ashleigh Place, Charlotte Smit, Cara Schoombie, Ellen Maartens, Tayla Pretorius, Larah Scurr
Middle Row (L-R): Nikita Huliciar, Bonolo Moabi, Caitlyn Thompson (Captain), Mrs K Brimecombe, Emma Scheffer (Vice-captain), Erin Reid,
Ashley Coetzee
Front Row (L-R): Mikéla Nortje, Jamie Brown

The First Hockey Team fielded eight new players and we were goes to the entire hockey staff at Girls’ High and especially to
curious about how the season would progress with such a young Mrs Brimecombe, our hockey mommy, for taking on the very
team. The annual St Mary’s Festival hosted a total of thirty schools demanding role of hockey co-ordinator this year. Her unlimited
from across the whole country. With eight new players competing amount of hard work and commitment to Girls’ High hockey is
indescribable and she has truly been an inspiration to the Hockey
in a challenging tournament, we ended twenty-ninth Team this year. To our First Team coach, Mr Reid-Ross, who
overall. We also participated in the National All guided us through this tough season, thank you. Girls’ High
Girls’ Festival which was hosted by Affies Meisies is incredibly fortunate to have someone as experienced and
this year. The National All Girls’ Festival showed passionate as Mr Reid-Ross.
improvement of the team from the previous festival Finally, to the First Hockey Team, I would like
we played, with the team ending eleventh overall. to thank each and every one of you for your
Throughout the hockey league, the team struggled dedication and hard work this year. Even
to play as a unit at times, but we still pushed though this year was not as successful as we had
through the challenging season, representing the hoped it would be, we made a lot of memories
school to our best ability. that can never be taken away from us. You all
Huge congratulations go to all
who represented North Gauteng have a special place in my heart and
this year in their respective age I hope that you all continue
groups, especially to the girls to believe in the game,
in the First Team: Zoë Gurschl believe in your talents,
(U16A) and Bonolo Moabi (U16A). believe in yourself and
Special congratulations go to Bonolo believe in your team.
Moabi who was selected for Caitlyn Thompson
the South African Schools’ Hockey Captain
Hockey U16 Team.
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Back Row (L-R): Rachel Heath,
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Leah Macini, Jenna Moll, Tamryn Logan,
PHSG 1902–2017 Cameron van den Berg (Vice-captain),
Danian Smit, Jenna-Lee Clingham
Front Row (L-R): Shakeerah Masoet,
Tristan Crawford, Megan Fourie (Captain),
Mrs R Smart, Cassandra Quiterres,
Cayla Rosenblatt, Cassandra Papangeli

HOCKEY THIRD TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Hannah van der Linde,
Esmee van der Arend, Teagan Barnard,
Nicolette Kotzé, Lauren Cooke,
Jade Gower-Jackson, Zoë Christoffi,
Jennifer Cazalet, Camryn Thurman
Front Row (L-R): Micaela Lima,
Maxine Milton, Lexie Reeler (Vice-captain),
Mrs J Mangena, Peyton Beyleveld (Captain),
Erinn Simpson, Angel Lightley

Hockey

HOCKEY U16A
Back Row (L-R): Megan Britz,
Xiluva Macheke, Bianca Allen,
Kara Prinsloo-Heynes, Jade Haynes,
Benica Phillips, Robyn Michael, Hope Mpe,
Kelsey Prost
Front Row (L-R): Kaylin Pershouse,
Amo Modimoeng, Jenna Anderson,
Ms M Jelley, Jessica Sinclair, Kirsty Weyer,
Micaela Thomaides
HOCKEY U16B
Back Row (L-R): Innocentia Muroke,
Kendra Wilkinson, Jaudynn Denton,
Kiara Christofi, Meagan Picton,
Nicole Nascimento, Michelle Cazalet,
Kathleen Pretorius
Front Row (L-R): Monica Martins,
Sophia Deliyiannis, Lerato Marcus,
Ms M Jelley, Hannah McBride,
Caitlyn Wragg, Juwairiyyah Kraft

HOCKEY U16C
Absent: Alessandra Mothalini,
Chantelle Tseka,
Daniella Lee Ming-Yesca,
Masana Mashapha
Back Row (L-R): Daniella McGuire,
Amber Bedforth, Victoria Selby,
Angelique Teixeira, Kaitlin Mahlare
Front Row (L-R): Rudzani Nedzamba,
Alessia Bellomo, Miss A Mulder,
Raquel Alexander, Trisha-Lee Moses

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Absent: Liah McEwen
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Bea van der Merwe, Courtney Kaplan,
PHSG 1902–2017 Rachel Meyer, Taylor Muller, Jessica Moll,
Chantelle van Tonder, Franella Sakata,
Caitlin Olivier
Front Row (L-R): Caylin van der Nest,
Erin Collings, Alexia Wheatley,
Ms L Austin, Chelsey Adams,
Emma Franken,
Tlotlo Makgopa

HOCKEY U15B
Absent: Lara Grobbelaar, Courtney Moss
Back Row (L-R): Nina McHardy,
Vevina Scott, Jade Kuhn, Emma Bartz,
Theresa Grant, Landiwe Marivate,
Jamie McHardy
Front Row (L-R): Meghan Fernie,
Mirella Michalopoulos, Ms C van Zyl,
Emma Learmont, Hannah Mitchell
HOCKEY U15C
Back Row (L-R): Cayley Sampson,
Myrren Wallace, Jasmine Baatjes,
Lia Seagrove-Sutton,
Thendo Raliphada, Gabriela da Luz
Front Row (L-R): Onthatile Pooe,
Kyra de Gray Birch,
Oratile Mothibe (Captain),
Ms T Webb, Chloe Britz
(Vice-captain),
Siona Maganbeharie,
Nyeleti Silawu

Hockey

HOCKEY U14A
Back Row (L-R): Amy Crafford,
Kelcey Gernard, Milena de Sousa,
Morgan Hodge, Megan Coetzee,
Aelyn Mascini, Holly O’Connell,
Tamzin van den Berg, Alicia Naudé,
Hayley Nicholson
Front Row (L-R): Aimee Perfect,
Nikita Thompson Klopper, Emma Miles,
Mrs K Brimecombe,
Daniella de Chalain Prigge,
Stephanie Blair, Katiso Mohapi
HOCKEY U14B
Back Row (L-R): Kieran Smith,
Erin Crouse, Jenna Grobler, Isabella Wilson,
Chanda Mwanza, Kaitlyn Rofail,
Shannon Thompson, Chabi Thelingwani
Front Row (L-R): Masingoaneng Tlale,
Tayla Bolleurs, Megan Logan (Captain),
Mrs A Campbell-Atkins,
Jodi Knight (Vice-captain),
Dimpho Sefora, Palesa Riba

HOCKEY U14C
Absent: Didi Moleko
Back Row (L-R): Kristy Lowe,
Cecile Fraser, Issy Spies,
Suzie Holliday, Kristen Beneckhe,
Riley Wearne, Gaobakwe Mahlakoana
Front Row (L-R): Unathi Mzathu,
Caitlyn Garde, Ms S Eaton,
Jade-Amber Gee, Tshego Krappie

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Lifesaving

Lifesaving

LIFESAVING SENIOR TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Jo-Ann Harrison, Zoë Kuhn, Ezabelle Els, Victoria Selby, Musa Baloyi, Tasmin Seagrave-Sutton,
Phemelo Matlaisane
Front Row (L-R): Carla Waterson, Cayla Rosenblatt (Vice-captain), Ms M Buchel, Pamela Maako (Captain),
Gabriella Lucas
 

LIFESAVING JUNIOR TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Paisley Schmidt, Skye Kershaw, Ms M Buchel, Zoe Ten Krooden, Joelene Nel
Front Row (L-R): Jesse Kettle, Suzanne Holliday, Lia Seagrave-Sutton

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Netball

Netball

NETBALL FIRST TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Megan Hilton, Kathryn Gunning, Kendal Grant, Elke du Toit, Mbali Ntuli, Mellissa Sithole
Front Row (L-R): Modiegi Motsoaledi, Tayla Frans, Mrs R Matthyse, Kristen Marshall, Phindile Shongwe

The Netball Teams of 2017 decided to start this year off with a Modiegi Motsoaledi as she made the Gauteng Gamma U16
bang. All of the teams started with pre-season training in term Netball Team, Melissa Sithole who made the Gauteng Delta
four of 2016 to prepare before heading into the tough 2017 U16 Netball Team and Morgan Pallon who was selected for
netball league. the Gauteng U14 Netball Team.
The First Team was incredibly determined and managed to keep After these wonderful tournaments, we knew it was crunch
not only their team, but other teams motivated and encouraged. time as the netball league was right around the corner
Before the netball league, the First Team took part in the annual and preparation had to begin as soon as possible.
Tuks Fast Net tournament. Many teams gathered together and Mrs Matthyse never failed to support, motivate and
give us wise words of inspiration; we would not
dressed up to match the crazy themes. The team got have been able to get through the netball league
to know one another which allowed us to bond without her. For the first time in Girls’ High
more than we ever had before. Early on in the history, we competed against Affies Meisies,
year, the First Team participated in the annual losing by only three goals. This was such an
St Andrew’s Netball Festival. Throughout accomplishment. The Girls’ High netball
the scorching heat and endless strenuous group of 2017 created a memory that would
matches in a day, we managed to finish last forever as we stood together singing our
seventh out of thirty-two schools. final cheer after the game.
After many hours of hard work as a It has been such a privilege and honour to
team, we competed in the National have captained such an amazing group of
All Girls’ Schools Festival at Affies ladies. I would like to extend a big thank you
Meisies. It was such a rewarding to all the coaches and liaisons and every single
tournament and the team learnt netball participant who have managed to make
so many valuable lessons in such my experience that much better. Netball at Girls’
a short period of time. After an High seems to be improving year after year and I
intense, heart-wrenching game cannot wait to see what the future holds for the
against Eunice we unfortunately lost young ladies.
the semi-finals by just one goal. Most #MACHINE
importantly, we walked off with our Tayla Frans
heads held high, hand in hand, finishing Netball Captain
fifth overall.
It gives me great pleasure to mention

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Netball NETBALL SECOND TEAM
Back Row (L-R): Aspen Kurz Store,
98 The Iris Jadene Farinha, Tayla Cromhout,
Bella Gioia
PHSG 1902–2017 Front Row (L-R): Courtney Truebody,
Khensani Shibambo, Mr F Pretorius,
Tshedi Mokoele, Helena Zelle

NETBALL U17A
Back Row (L-R): Refentse Manyelo,
Tasmin-Anne Wood, Tshegofatso Mello,
Kamogelo Letswalo
Front Row (L-R): Nontokoza Mgwenya,
Cayleigh Halvey, Mrs J Barratt,
Kendahl Moore,
Erin Hendricks
NETBALL U17B
Back Row (L-R): Annette Tsaku,
Cay van der Westhuizen, Melissa Swartz,
Shaylyn Davis, Jessica Blair
Front Row (L-R): Thando Ncobo, Karabo Mlangeni,
Mrs J Barratt, Amy Holtzkampf, Refentse Manyelo