The Iris Magazine 2006

Inter-house Athletics

Happenings

Inter-house Athletics

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Spring Fair

HHaapppepnienngsings

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Spring Fair

HappHeanpipnenginsgs

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Happenings

Art Grade 8

Art Grade 8

Melissa Pike Pei-Lin Hsu Caitlen Pike

Elsmari Wium Caitlen Pike Nicole Liebenberg

Abigail Niemand Lauren Hudson Kelly Blair

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Art Grade 9

Art Grade 9

Nooreza Soopee Maxine Nortje Hannah-Marie Fobian

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Reabetswe Thipe Helene von Wielligh Nadia Sinovich Jacqueline Mvula

Jessy Thomas, Esther Sola, Nabihah Kurrimboccus and Rufaro Rusike Rika Schoeman

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Art Grade 1O Art Grade 1O

Queen Mokwena
Tegan Carp

enter-Kling

Jess Cameron Nena Maree Sarah Atkinson

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Celeste Dowie Ivannih Nel Tara Deacon Nena Maree Jess Cameron

Nicole Godfrey

Sara-Ingrid Calitz Nicole Godfrey

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Art Grade 11

Art Grade 11

Aimee Pistorius Susan Spangenberg Liesl le Roux

Charon Bartosz Liesl le Roux Clarissa Lee Aimee Pistorius Susan Spangenberg

Liesl le Roux Liesl le Roux Claire Gritten

Jessica Rainbow Nicola Broekhuyzen Susan Spangenberg Claire Gritten Claire Gritten

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Art Grade 12

Art Grade 12

Claire Williams Samantha Eaton Itumeleng Kgafela ItumLelienslglKe Rgaofeulxa

Rozanne Hanekom Candice Jooste

Rozanne Hanekom Olga Antoniades Thembi Mabena

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Art Grade 12

Rozanne Hanekom Alexis Sirakis Amy Harris

Michaela Petrou Sanel Marshall

Candice Jooste Samantha Eaton Riki Papaspyrou

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Art Grade 12

Itumeleng Kgafela Samantha Eaton Rozanne Hanekom

Rea Makhambeni Rici Papaspyrou Rozanne Hanekom

Rozanne Hanekom Rozanne Hanekom

Riki Papaspyrou Alexis Sirakis

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Out and About

Choir Tour to China

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Out and About

Choir Tour

Choral Chopsticks good form: Renditions of various songs including last year's
Choir Tour July 2006: Malaysia and China repertoire, the soundtrack to most Disney movies and the mass
choir item Adiemus were sung.
60 choir girls; 1 conductor; 1 accompanist; 1 headmistress; and 1 Next up was the reason for all this uproar: The Fourth World
fabulous tour manager. 11 days. 1 international competition. Choir Games in Xiamen, China. After the short flight we met our
Day 1 say us all trudging through Johannesburg International at volunteer guides: Talia and Chelsea who immediately made us feel
10am looking rather bewildered as to the reason we had been welcome.
summoned so early on a Monday morning. After subsequently
realising it was because of the choir tour to Asia smiles started to We were caught in a typhoon on our way to supper and, soaked
appear and excitement began to take over. There was the initial but laughing, we squelched into a Chinese restaurant where we all
confusion and speculation as to the naming of our groups (the got our first go at authentic Chinese food and chopsticks. Then it
Pit-Bulls, Alsatians, Poodles and Chihuahuas) but we managed to was off to the opening ceremony at the Xiamen International
laugh about it and not take insult to being compared to dogs … Conference and Exhibition Centre. That was when it hit home for
much. Then approximately ten hours of flying later we touched most. We were at an international competition. These were the
down in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to be taken on a tour of the city Olympics of choral singing and we were there! The main hall was
before arriving at our hotel. Our wonderful tour guides, Sam and massive and pulsating with the energy of choirs from all over the
Mohammed, were full of information and they presented their world. We listened to speeches in English, Chinese and German
beautiful country to us in all the splendour and reverence it then were treated to an exhibit of the traditional dances and songs
deserves. They took us around the local tourist spots. By the of the Asian continent after the tolling of the peace bell. We also
time we arrived in our hotel rooms we were all ready for a well heard a choir representing each continent (the Kearsney boys
deserved siesta. representing Africa).

Later we set off for a sound check at the Kuala Lumpur Category One: Equal Voices. This was our “Western” music
Performing Arts Centre, with our tour companions the Pro Cantu category and included Bonan Retan Yehofa (van der Watt), Ave
Youth Choir from the Cape, for the concert we were to hold there Maria (Holst), Ziles Zina (Vaska) and Pseudo Yoik Lite
the following night. We all managed to learn the mass choir item (Mantyjarvi). There are no words to describe the perfection of the
by ear … parties who shall remain nameless managed to leave our performance. Spirits wer high and we took that through to our
copies of the music in Pretoria. The following events can be seen rehearsal of the African nature.
in two ways, the official version and the truth. The official version Category Two: Folklore a capella. So we have the African and
says we were all incredibly tired after our first bout of singing and Afrikaans music now: The Medley; Ma, daar Kom die Jong Soldaat
subsequently headed straight for our pillows … the truth is that (Hofmeyr); Al lê die berge (van der Watt); and Jikelele. We received
75% of the choir fitted into one room and chatted until the early a Gold 4 for our Folklore and a Gold 5 for our Western (Gold 7 is
hours of the morning. the highest mark allocated) and we were automatically accepted
into the final rounds of both categories.
Next up on our tourist agenda was FRIM (Forest Research
Institute of Malaysia), a forest protected for research and No sooner had we waited on one side of the stage and we were
environmental awareness. Much later, after another siesta we walking off the other side but we had done it. We had sung at the
were off for our first performance outside of South Africa with finals of an international competition and were being ranked with
the KL Childrens' Choir, the Tarcisian Girls' Choir and the Pro the best in the world and that was awesome.
Cantu Choir. Excitement was high but jet lag and uncomfortable
acoustics were not our friends and the concert was disappointing Then came our last full day which started off with the prize
against the high standards we had set for ourselves. giving. In our first category we got a silver medal and were placed
eleventh. In the second category we received another silver medal
After another night of official sleep we got into our buses to and were placed 5th – 5th in the world. Cheering and clapping, we
head off on a five hour trip to the island of Penang where we saw all stood on our chairs to sing our national anthem in victory, not
a grey ocean; a magic cannon; and two exquisite Buddhist temples just for our sister school but for our country and that was incredibly
with a few trinket vendors who were kind enough to be our first powerful and unforgettable.
shopping and haggling experience. Then to the hotel, the Blue
Orchid Hotel for our second performance of the tour with the It was a choir tour like no other and the Matrics of 2006 will
Methodist Girls' Choir and the phenomenal Footprints Chamber agree with me that the entire tour only served to make our year that
Choir … and the Pro Cantu Youth Choir, again. The concert was much more memorable. Ask any choir girl and she'll tell you that
fantastic and on the bus ride back to the hotel, Girls High was in when words fail, music speaks.

Alex Jerret

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Out and About

Out and About

The Constitutional Hill Visit spirit and kill any ounce of love and humanity in native
The matric art girls visited Constitutional Hill on the 25th of prisoners. It was fascinating to see how individuals could
August 2006. It truly was an experience none of us will ever survive such cruelty and torture and still have the courage to
forget. Upon our arrival we were warmly welcomed by our tour resist apartheid and have the will power to continue fighting for
guide, Thuli Ndlovu, who walked us through the history of the peace and liberation. We also saw the female prisons where
Constitutional Hill prominent people such as Winnie Mandela and the likes of
Our journey began on an incredibly emotional note as we were Albertina Sisula were imprisoned for resisting apartheid.
shown the white and native male prison cells and the isolation On our excursion we were meant to explore the unique
cells. Being in those prison cells, inebriated by the stench of filth architecture of the Constitutional Court and see how the
and being surrounded by four walls that could tell plenty of architects have successfully merged the past and the present.
horrid tales if they could talk, brought us closer to understanding To build the Constitutional Court they have had to demolish
how inhumane apartheid was. Prisoners were battered, abused the old awaiting prison cells. The architects used the bricks
physically, sexually and emotionally and were subjected to a from the demolished building to build the new court which
standard of living which was far lower that that of animals. houses the highest law of the land. This symbolises growth
People were caged like birds in isolation cells for days on end, and a new South Africa which has learned from its past to build
given no food or water. One incident which saddened me deeply a successful and productive future.
was the story of a man named Lucas. Unfortunately, I cannot We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Constitutional Hill and
recall his surname but this particular man was put in an isolation the teachers who accompanied us on this excursion were
cell for over a year. When he was taken out of the cell he simply phenomenal to say the least. The matric art girls would like to
took a few steps, collapsed and then died. thank them for giving us the opportunity to experience our
These prisons were not established to rehabilitate prisoners country's heritage and historical monument.
imprisoned there but had a specific purpose to break a person's Lindiwe Masina

Sepedi Outing
The Grade 8, 9 and 10 Sepedi learners, accompanied by
Mrs Mathole and Mrs Skhosana, visited Lesidi
Cultural Village in Broederstroom where they were
introduced to and later explored the lives of five different
tribes: Bapedi, Basotho, Ndebele, Zulu and Xhosa.

Out and About

Aquatics Festival 2006

Diving
1st PHSG
2nd St Stithians
3rd St Marys – Kloof
4th Eunice
5th St Marys – Waverley
6th Durban Girls' College
7th Pietermaritzburg Girls' High
Swimming
1st Eunice
2nd Fatima Convent
3rd Pietermaritzburg Girls High
4th St Marys – Kloof
5th St Marys - Waverley
6th Durban Girls' College
7th Durban Girls' High
8th PHSG
9th Clarendon Girls' High
10th St Stithians
Water Polo
PHSG came 4th out of 12

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Out and About

Eunice Weekend

Chess Netball Won
PHSG lost 1 – 4 U19A Lost
U19B Won
Debating U19B Won
Junior Drew U17A Won
Senior Won U17B Won
U16A Lost
Hockey Drew U16B Won
1st Lost U16C Lost
2nd Lost U15A Won
3rd Drew U15B Won
4th Lost U15C Won
Blomspan Won U14A Won
U16A Lost U14B Won
U16B Lost U14C Won
U16C Lost U14D
U15A Drew
U15B Lost Squash
U14A Drew Won 23 matches
U14B Won Lost 2 matches
U14C

Tennis
PHSG lost 4 – 28

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Out and About

Grahamstown festival
Midmar

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Out and About

Pietermaritzburg Festival

Basketball
1st Won
Open B Lost
U16A Won
U16B Lost
U14A Lost
U14B Lost

Chess
PHSG won 8½ - 3½

Debating
Junior Lost
Senior Lost

Hockey
1st Lost
2nd Won
3rd Won
4th Won
U16A Lost
U16B Drew
U15A Lost
U15B Drew
U14A Drew
U14B Lost
U14C Drew
U14D Lost

Netball
U19A Won
U19B Won
U17A Won
U17B Won
U16A Won
U16B Won
U15A Won
U15B Won
U14A Won
U14B Won

Volleyball
1st Won
2nd Won
U16A Won
U16B Won

Water Polo
PHSG came 4th

out of 12

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Old Girls

Old Girls

Pretoria High School for Girls Old Girls' Association Chairwoman's Report 2006

congratulated on their success in the competitions in

China. The Old Girls were happy to make a small

contribution towards the extensive funds required for this

important cultural experience. Sadly, the school's special

recipe book did not materialise when expected. We now

girls need to motivate Old Girls to purchase a copy for
high the irisoutstanding funds have to be met. You need to add this
edition to your collection!
We notice, on an ongoing basis, new facilities, additions to
buildings and that the gardens are noticeably cared for. An
all purpose venue far larger than the hall becomes more
and more necessary as numbers increase, and has been

costed and all means are being pursued in an effort to see

the need to fruition. There are always huge demands for

equipment, varieties of projects and staffing. Sponsors

have been generous and perhaps this is a way of showing

appreciation for one's daughter's education in a special

place opening doors to a privileged future. Maybe there

are Old Girls who would and could assist. Help us find

them for there are many projects to come. The

It was possible at the Annual General meeting to report on Headmistress, her Governing Body and Staff recently

the activities of the Old Girls' Committee for 2006. held a splendid breakfast for invited sponsors to say thank

Another happy, blessed and successful period. you for their interest and contribution. Your

We are mindful that in 2007 our Association will be 100 Chairwoman represented the committee and the Old

years old and the School 105. It is documented that Edith Girls.

Aitken, the first Headmistress of PHSG was determined to The Spring Fair was a truly grand occasion. Our stall was

keep contact with the initial group of girls and staff who well stocked with teddy bears, covered coat hangers,

entered the school in 1902 and so formed the Old Girls' children's jerseys, pen and pencil holders, covered

Association. Definitely cause for celebration. We shall notebooks, lucky packets, those special gingerbread men,

jointly decide just how the Girls High family will celebrate the famous lemon curd and syrup, fudge and other

these milestones. saleable edibles. A lot of thought and planning had

Membership increases each year as we welcome all the obviously taken place and was rewarded with a profit of

Grade 12's as life members along with those who return to almost R5000. There were again just not enough dressed

the fold as the outcome of successful exposure from teddies to meet the demand.

reunions, the website, the newsletter, word of mouth and On 28 July the committee willingly braved the early

the well-managed office. morning traffic to attend a special assembly arranged to

Sadly, the Johannesburg and Cape Town branches did not welcome the 262 Grade 12's to the Old Girls' Association.

manage their annual gatherings but there is promise of We thank Mrs McNair and all concerned for arranging a

renewed enthusiasm as arrangements are underway for the most memorable occasion when we were privileged to

new year. Mrs McNair visited the Pietermaritzburg branch. have Megan Kahts singing as well as the violinists and

We are grateful to her for finding the time in her busy choir sharing their talents. Various awards were

programme to meet the Old Girls who in turn wish to meet presented for success in a variety of both cultural and

the Headmistress and hear all about the school in the ever- sporting activities. I keep saying, sincerely and proudly,

changing South Africa. Only good news is received from that nothing has really changed, but is just continuing on a

the United Kingdom and the growing numbers in wider and grander scale for far greater numbers. All quite

Australia. We remain indebted to all who keep the marvellous as there are almost 1400 learners and about 88

branches and contact going. staff. The Old Girls salute all who continue to uphold the

The newsletter continues to be popular but the two issues ethos of PHSG – not easy, not easy at all!

per year will be an important item for an early meeting in Another splendid occasion was the Valedictory Service

the new year. The cost, plus the office expenses take us way on Thursday 5 October. The Old Girls award was

beyond the annual income. While at present we can easily presented to Gwen van der Merwe whose mother is

handle this from accumulated reserves, we all know what remembered, with pride, as one who served her school

happens when one taps reserves on a regular basis. and community with distinction. Glynis Owen-Smith

The School Choir and accompanying staff are van der Merwe deserves to be a proud mum.

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Old Girls

There was a Founders' Day Assembly in the hall on Tuesday Mrs Pauline Sprüyt Myers with Mmapitso Moropa
10 October when the Old Girls on the staff, the members of
the committee, the staff and girls were happily crammed
into the hall to pay tribute to Edith Aitken on the School's
104th birthday. Lavonne Du Plessis Wittman kept us all
well entertained with her witty address but also a sound
message that PHSG prepares all well for the future and we
just need to continue with drive and passion to reach goals.
The Reunion Luncheon in the Hall was surely our best. A
crowd of 254 women all exchanging greetings and news was
such a happy group and the organisation and fare were
superb. Some went on to gatherings of their individual
groups and probably chatted well into the night. The 1996
group had 93 present – must be a record. All credit to their
convenor. Greetings for the Reunion were received from all
over the world.
Jill Corlett, our secretary has intimated her wish to retire in
October 2007 and my term as your Chairwoman must also
soon close. It is time for our Association to be run by
capable young Old Girls with fresh ideas and plenty of
expertise to move on and meet the needs and expectations
of all members now and in the future and grow our
Association to greater heights.
We need to say an enormous thank you to the entire Old
Girls Committee for each member has made a major
contribution to a successful year. I have the pleasure of
their friendship, loyal support and expertise so unselfishly
given.
In closing, I offer sincere appreciation to Mrs McNair, her
Governing Body, the members of Staff and all Branch
Committees and to all concerned with the life and work of
PHSG.
Pauline Spruÿt Myers
Chairwoman

Dirkie Chamberlain, a Springbok hockey player, was invited to an assembly to Gwen van der Merwe receiving the Old Girls Award at the Valedictory
receive our congratulations. Service

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Annual Financial Statements

PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2006

Governing Body members Mrs C Alton the iris
Mr S Blair
School's Executive Mrs P Blersch
Address Mr H Boegman
Auditors Mr D Bosman
Mrs L Erasmus
Mr G Gast
Mr M Godfrey
Mr P Gordhan
Mrs K Harding
Mr R Jelley
Ms A Kandawire
Ms D Maepa
Ms L Mahlare
Mrs E Mashihleho
Mrs P Myers
Mrs L Powell
Ms M Tshenkeng
Mrs J Viljoen
Mr D Whittle

Mrs P McNair
Mrs M Bagshaw
Mrs K du Toit

Park Street

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Pretoria

BDO Spencer Steward

Index Page

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

The annual financial statements have been approved by the Governing Body on 19 February 2007 and signed on its behalf by

Chairperson Treasurer

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 December 2006

The Chairperson and Members
Pretoria High School for Girls

REPORT OF THE AUDITORS

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the annual financial statements of Pretoria High School for Girls, which comprise of the governing body –
Chairperson's report, Treasurer's report – School fund and Hostel fund, Income Statement – School Fund and Hostel Fund,
Balance Sheet, Accounting Policies and Explanatory Notes as set out on pages 2 to 13.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements

The School's management are responsible for the preparation and fair representation of these financial statements in accordance
with the accounting policies set out on page 9 to the financial statements. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and
maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting
estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditors Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with International Standards on Auditing Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatements.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant
to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An
audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made
by directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Qualification

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

Opinion

Except for the above, in our opinion the accompanying financial statements have been prepared in all material respects, in
accordance with the accounting policies set out on Page 9.

PRETORIA BDO Spencer Steward
19 February 2007 Registered Auditors

Chartered Accountants (S.A.)

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2006

Governing Body
Chairperson's Report on Activities During 2006

The 2006 school year was once again very busy and successful. Pretoria High School for Girls continued to excel in the academic,
sport and cultural spheres.

Governing Body

In May 2006 Governing body elections were held and new governors were elected for a three year term.

The subcommittees of the Governing body are: the Executive, Building & Maintenance, Subsidies, Hostel, Legal, Parents'
Association, Marketing and Fundraising. Two new portfolios were added, namely Policies & Strategies and Security & Risk. In
addition to these committees, representatives of the educators, learners, non-educators and Old Girls Association attend all
Governing Body meetings. All subcommittees meet on a regular basis, report to the Governing Body and cover all aspects of
PHSG life.

Executive and Staffing

The school's executive at the end of 2006 comprised:

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

The School's executive is very ably supported by an excellent administrative department, headed by Mrs C Alton, the bursar.

Capital Projects

In 2006 capital projects included the opening of a third computer centre, the resurfacing of the netball and some tennis courts,

girls high the irispurchasing of a grand piano and two new mini-buses. Planning started for a new IT administration block which will be constructed

in 2007.

PHSG Financial Assistance Fund

This fund continues to provide assistance to parents who qualify, in terms of the Schools Act for partial or full exemption. The
fund is supplemented by revenue obtained from the sale of parking facilities during rugby matches. However, with the
implementation of the amended National Norms and Standards for School Funding in January 2007, it is a concern that the fund
will not be able to cover the cost of the increased number of learners who may qualify for partial of full exemption.

Penny Blersch
Chairperson - Governing Body

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 December 2006

Treasurer's Report- School Fund

General review

The financial results and financial position of the school at 31 December 2006 are fully set out in the financial statements.

The income statement reflects that the school realised a net surplus before capital expenditure of R1 675 417 (2005 – R528 017).
Capital expenditure incurred for year amounted to R1 559 819 (2005 – R 768 146), thus resulting in a net surplus after capital
expenditure and before transfer to reserves of R115 598 (2005 – net deficit of R240 129).

Comparison of results to annual budget

This net result is a positive variance of R15 598 to the school's operating budget for the financial year. This can mainly be ascribed
to the school having enrolled 24 more learners than budgeted.

School fees

The school had an average number of 1424 learners (2005 - 1395) registered at the school during the year. School fees were set at
R9 540 per learner for the year, an increase of 8.2% on the previous year. Fees in 2005 were R8 820 per learner.

The school succeeded in collecting 95% (2005 - 91%) of its total school fees. The Governing Body and Executive Committee
express its appreciation for the way in which the majority of parents honoured the tuition agreements. Provision for the loss of
not recovering all outstanding school fees has been made in the financial statements. The bad debt cost for the year was R370 245
(2005– R448 784). School fees amounting to R416, 784 were subsidised during the year (2005 – R358 825).

Other income

Other income in the main comprises fund raising income, income from the use of the school's facilities and investment income.
Despite managing the cash flows constantly, the decrease in interest rates resulted in a loss of interest income of some R13 248
against budget.

The PA transferred R100 000 of the money raised at the 2006 Spring Fair, to the school. The school received a State subsidy of
R90 843 (2005 – R91 529) for maintenance, services and learner and teacher support material.

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Annual Financial Statements

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2006

Treasurer's Report- School Fund - (continued)

Academic Staff costs

During the year the school employed an average number of 81 educators (2005 - 85), of which 39 (2005 - 43) were paid from
school funds and the balance paid by the Gauteng Department of Education. The Governing Body also subvented the salaries of
certain of the GDE staff, where historical payroll anomalies exist. These costs include top ups, bonus and gratuity payments,
school fee discounts, and are included in the costs of the academic staff in the school fund's income statement. The total cost of
the additional payments was R812 784 (2005 – R567 783).

Expenditure

Expenses were incurred in the following areas/ratios: 2005
2006 %
%

Academic staff costs 45.74 49.3
Pupil Activities 11.71 11.9
Administrative Activities 16.23 17.7
Property Activities 14.72 15.25
Capital expenditure 10.90 5.85
Transfer to reserve 0.70 -

100.00 100.00

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Treasurer – Governing body

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 December 2006

Treasurer's Report- Hostel Fund

General review

The income statement of the hostel reflects that the hostels realised a net excess before capital expenditure of R344 957 (2005 –
R386 982). Capital expenditure incurred for the year amounted to R357 704 (2005 – R169 304), thus resulting in a net deficit after
capital expenditure of R12 747 (2005 – net surplus of R217 678)

Hostel fees and rental income

The hostel housed an average 142 boarders during the past two years. Boarding fees were increased from R14 000 to R14 800 (a
5,7% increase) and fees were recovered in full. During the holidays the school was very successful in letting the hostels out to large
groups, earning additional income of some R167 000.

Operating expenditures

The hostels have been able to manage the operating costs extremely well during the year. All costs were adequately controlled.
Fortunately the State continued to subsidise the salary costs of GDE supervisory staff employed in the hostels.

Capital expenditures

Capital expenditures totalled R357 704 for the year, which included renovating certain of the bathrooms and ceilings. The
replacement of certain kitchen operating equipment and crockery items was also required. In December a major
revamping/maintenance programme on the interiors of the hostels began.

Accumulated Hostel Funds and Reserves

The net deficit for the year has resulted in hostel accumulated funds of R739 740, which the hostel management committee have
agreed, needs to be held in reserve to cushion abnormal maintenance expenditure in the future.

Hein Boegman
Treasurer – Governing body

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SCHOOL FUND INCOME STATEMENT Notes 2006 2005
R R
For the year ended 31 December 2006 1
2 13 274 671 12 048 218
INCOME 142 859 197 090
School fees 236 168 253 130
Tuition related income 174 905 163 832
Facility income 496 752 466 743
Fund raising income
Investment income 14 325 355 13 129 013

Total income 6 545 868 6593 653

LESS: EXPENDITURE 455 877 346 677
493 012 609 586
Academic staff 451 248 401 781
Salaries and employment costs 73 352 70 192
201 570 163 560
Pupil Activities
Subject Expenses 1 675 059 1 591 796
Pupil Academics
Pupil Sport Activities
Pupil Extramural Activities
Pupil General Activities

Administrative Activities 3 2 071 601 2 163 402
Administrative Expenses
General school expenses 124 638 65 030
School functions
126 050 146 836
Property Activities
Property and maintenance expenses girls high the iris2322289 2 375 268

2 106 722 2 040 279

Total Expenses 12 649 938 12 600 996

Net Surplus for year before capital expenditure 1 675 417 528 017

Capital Expenditure 34 143 29 350
Furniture and equipment
Capital Projects 4 1 525 676 738 796

(1 559 819) (768 146)

Net surplus/(deficit) for year before transfer to reserves 115 598 (240 129)
Transfer to building reserve
Net surplus/(deficit) for the year after transfer to reserves (100 000) -
Accumulated Funds at beginning of year
Accumulated Funds at end of year 15 598 (240 129)

The Iris176 PHSG 1902-2006 • THE IRIS 2 349 770 2 589 899

2 365 368 2 349 770

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HOSTEL FUND INCOME STATEMENT
Notes 2006 2005
For The Year Ended 31 December 2006 R R

INCOME 2 106 732 1 990 050
Boarding fees - pupils 165 415 142 345
Boarding fees - staff 175 569 207 413
Visitors fees 15 750 -
Fees not refunded 112 485 94 362
Investment income
Total income 2 575 951 2 434 170
LESS: EXPENDITURE
Hostel Activities 331 845 307 474
Salaries and employment costs 530 232 493 274
- Supervisory staff and matrons 563 347 423 929
- General assistants
Food and catering costs 1 425 424 1 224 677

Pupil Activities 3 539 3 999
Excursions and recreation 9 686 16 907
Sundry expenses
13 225 20 906
Administrative Activities
Administrative Expenses 63 046 53 286
Salaries 83 560 78 908

Property Activities 146 606 132 194
Property and maintenance expenses
Utilities 242 622 297 159
403 117 372 252
Total Expenses
645 739 669 411
Net Surplus for year before capital expenditure
Capital Expenditure ( 2 230 994) ( 2 047 188)
Furniture and equipment
Building renovations 344 957 386 982

Net (deficit) / surplus for year 199 819 133 641
Accumulated Funds at beginning of year 157 885 35 663
Accumulated Funds at end of year
(357 704) (169 304)

(12 747) 217 678
752 487 534 809

739 740 752 487

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BALANCE SHEET Notes 2006 2005
at 31 December 2006 R R

ASSETS 5 44

Non-current assets 6 6 880 732 6 079 952

Fixed Assets 7 1 029 411 995 367
Investments
Special Fund investments

7 910 147 7 075 323

Current Assets 8 11 272 27 459

Arrear school fees 99 581 52 662
Sundry debtors and prepayments
Cash and bank balances 416 899 333 739

527 752 413 860

Total assets 8 437 899 7 489 183

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Capital and reserves

Accumulated Funds 9 3 105 108 3 102 257
Reserves
Special Funds girls high the iris10790 000 690 000

Current Liabilities 11 1 029 411 995 367

4 924 519 787 624

Accounts payable 12 828 028 505 004
Funds in Trust- clubs societies etc
Funds in Trust- extra curricula tours 537 406 510 254
School fees received in advance
435 867 340 838

1 712 079 1 345 463

3 513 380 2 701 559

Total equity and reserves 8 437 899 7 489 183

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
at 31 December 2006

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

1. School and boarding fees

School and boarding fees are recognised on an accrual basis.

2. Fund raising income

Fund raising income is recognised on a receipts basis.

3. Fixed assets

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

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

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

6. Special Funds

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

7. Funds in Trust

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

8. Provision for bad debts
Provision for the loss of not recovering all outstanding fees has been made in the financial statements.

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R
NOTES TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2005
27 656 R
For the year ended 31 December 2006 90 843
62 281 25 607
1. Facility Income 55 388 91 529
86 309
Cell C fee 236 168 49 685
Government Grant- GDE
Rental of lockers, pavilion and motor vehicles 253 130
SETA training grants

2. Fund raising income 100 000 132 300
19 160 15 683
Donations 55 745 15 849
Net Income - Tuckshop
Sundry income 174 905 163 832

3. Administrative Expenses

Advertising 977 6 844
Audit fees
Bad debts 22 100 16 748
Bank charges
Computer expenses 370 245 448 784
Debt collection expenses
Insurance 114 126 103 587
Internet charges
Legal fees 57 773 144 251
Postage
RSC levies 39 002 79 268
Salaries
Stationery 132 293 122 003
Telephone
22 990 12 513

girls high the iris- 4 104
6 267 4 797
12 589 28 298
957 934 889 282
125 459 117 994

209 846 184 929

2 071 601 2 163 402

4. Capital Projects 163 957 115 555
155 374 -
Computers -
Computyping centre 4 747
Electrical substation 133 910 17 338
Hall sound and lighting equipment 110 000 -
Piano 775 972
Maintenance replacement projects 19 258 377 216
Road works 162 458 228 687
Vehicles
1 525 676 -

738 796

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NOTES ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2006 2005
For The Year Ended 31 December 2006 RR

5. Fixed Assets 11
Buildings on state land 11
Computer equipment 11
Furniture and office equipment 11
Motor vehicles
44
The insured values of the school's assets are as follows:
Buildings on state land 132 508 065 120 461 877
Computer equipment 400 000 400 000
Furniture and office equipment
Motor vehicles 7 263 400 6 603 091
Substation 234 000 316 030
665 500 605 000
6. Investments
Medium term deposits 141 070 965 128 385 998

7. Special Fund Investments / Assets 6 880 732 6 079 952
Fixed deposits
Funds at call 66 363 62 192
Stocks 294 094 250 011 499 263 591 164
Other net operating assets
169 691 92 000
8. Arrear School fees
Arrear school fees 1 029 411 995 367
Less: Provision for doubtful recovery
1 262 628 1 196 847
9. Accumulated funds (1 251 356) (1 169 388)
Accumulated funds comprise:
School funds 11 272 27 459
Hostel funds
2 365 368 2 349 770
10. Reserves 739 740 752 487
Building fund reserve
Maintenance reserve fund 3 105 108 3 102 257

100 000 690 000
690 000 690 000

790 000

Annual Financial Statements

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NOTES TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2006

2006 2005
RR

11. Special funds 19 450 23 975
1 442 1 475
Roberts fund
Balance at beginning of year 20 892 25 450
Add: Investment income (2 500) (6 000)

Less: Bursary paid 18 392 19 450
Balance at end of year

PHSG Bursary fund 42 742 42 874
Balance at beginning of year 5 000 -
Add: Donation 1 428
Add: Investment income 1 368
49 170
Less: Bursary paid (1 200) 44 242
( 1 500)
Balance at end of year 47 970
42 742

PHSG Financial Assistance Fund high the iris933175 948 494
Balance at beginning of year 32 963 18 987
Add: Investment income 291 943 295 114
121 775 29 405
Net surplus – Parking
1 379 856 1 292 000
girlsNet surplus – Shoppe
(416 807) (358 825)
Less: Scholarships and subsidies
963 049 933 175
Balance at end of year
1 029 411 995 367
12. Accounts payable
661 848 353 824
Accruals for expenses incurred 166 180 151 180
Provisions
828 028 505 004

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NOTES TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 December 2006

2006 2005
RR

13. Capital commitments 1 106 000 -

Authorised and contracted for - 90 000
IT Administration Centre 26 000 -
1 132 000
Authorised not yet contracted for 90 000
Sandstone entrance
Waterproofing

15. Taxation

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

16. Comparative Figures

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

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