The Iris Magazine 2016

THE

Pretoria High School for Girls School Magazine 2016

WinHeWopoerk

A Day
IN THE
LIFE OF PHSG

Content

Content

02 Comment from the Head 48 Clephan Shield
04 Governing Body 49 Houses
05 Educators 70 House Highlights
10 Staff News 75 Hostels
12 RCL Induction and Camp 80 Sport Highlights
13 Office Bearers 82 Games
16 Valediction 113 Cultural Highlights
19 Valedictory awards 114 Music and Culture
21 Colours awards 128 Clubs and Societies
25 Matrics’ Last Assembly 138 Viewpoint
26 Matrics’ Breakfast 156 Charities
27 Polar Bear Swim 161 Mandela Day
28 Matric Results 162 Old Girls
33 Matric Dance 165 Out & About
36 Matrics 180 Art
43 House plays

The school magazine committee

Mrs N le Riche Mrs J Manders Gabriella Lucas

As the ensuing pages will reveal, this year was packed with excitement and celebration.
There are far too many people to thank individually for their valuable contributions,
but special credit must go to all staff and girls who handed in various photos and
articles. Without you this magazine would not be the success that it is.

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Comment from the Head

Comment from the Head

Mrs K du Toit

A short story by Henry James, In the story, a man, who really enjoys Florence in Italy, studies there and, after seeing
Madonna of the Future, once Raphael’s Madonna of the Chair in the Uffizi Gallery, decides to paint his own
again created an awareness Madonna. However, years pass and he talks about his preparations and research in
of the many and varied order to paint this painting. Eventually it is evident that he does not ever paint his
opportunities available at Madonna; hence the reference to the Madonna of the Future.
Pretoria High School for
Girls. Hopefully everyone involved with the school in any way: staff, parents and
girls, will use the academic development, sporting and cultural activities, clubs
and societies, leadership development opportunities and the prospects to develop
and grow, actually to start painting their dreams from day one at the school. This
will require resilience and grit as one needs to discover one’s unique ambitions
and cope with failure and disappointment in order to succeed. One needs to focus
on the acquisition of skills in order to improve. It is sad to see that the number of
girls participating in the activities available at the school drops quite dramatically
after Grade 9. This is particularly of concern as the value of participation is then
possibly not realised. What’s more is that the benefit of attending a school that
has excellent facilities is lost. In addition, the tertiary institutions take note of
academic performance as well as general involvement at school level. This shows
these institutions that the applicants have strength of character and the ability to
prioritise and manage various aspects of their lives. These skills are vital for further
studies and the workplace.

During the year, goodbye was said to various educators and staff members.
This was due to retirement, transfers to a primary school, immigration, transfers
to other cities, movement to private schools, opportunities at other schools,
travelling and movement into the corporate world. We wish each of these
people well and thank them for their commitment and dedication to the school.
In addition, the school community is very sad about the passing away of two
Grade 8 learners, Kayleen Swanepoel and Didintle Makgomo Modiba; two
general assistants, Mr Andries Ditshego and Mr Emmanual Komape; Mr Steven
Skhosana, the husband of Mrs Priscella Skhosana; and one of the governors,
Mr Moray Smit. There are other families who have sadly lost family members as
well. Our prayers and thoughts remain with these families in their sadness.

A great loss to the school is Mrs Joan Manders who left at the end of January
2017. She has been PRO and Marketer for the school since 2005 and has played an
invaluable role in this position for which she was the first incumbent. She will also
be sorely missed as co-editor of The Iris and for the loving and caring role she has
played in the lives of so many girls at the school.

The school also celebrated the birth of many babies this year: Giorgio to Ms
Samouris, Niquita to Mrs van der Merwe, Caleb to Mrs Ungerer, Kalym to
Mrs Matthyse, Lulama to Ms Maluleke and Keagan to Mrs le Riche.

On the sporting front, the school has started introducing off-season training
for the various sports. The aquatics teams (swimming, water polo and diving)
participated in the Aquatics Festival hosted by St Mary’s School, Waverley. Local
galas, water polo leagues and diving fixtures were held weekly and the first term
was a particularly busy time. The basketball, volleyball and cross country teams
had very busy season and performed well. The hockey, netball, tennis, squash and
chess teams participated in the National Girls Schools’ Festival hosted by Durban
Girls’ High School, together with debating, public speaking and Rhythmony.

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Comment from the Head

Once again we thank the host school as it is a huge task to cater for best interest of all our learners will drive our actions as the
about 1,000 girls from approximately 20 girls’ schools from all over programme rolls out. PHSG was founded on strong, inclusive
the country. The sports mentioned above also participated in local principles. Together we must ensure that the school remains
leagues and festival tournaments. Soccer has grown from strength an inclusive, proud South African school that recognises the
to strength this year. The Equestrian Team spent many weekends diversity of our society with due sensitivity and where our girls
participating in competitions. In 2017 the Athletics Team will be are prepared to take up a meaningful role in society after their
participating in the F-Bond Athletics Inter-high for the first time days here.
in the history of the school.
During the year, besides the normal maintenance of the
The Inter-House Play Festival took place in March as is the school facilities, the netball, basketball and bottom tennis
case annually. The public speakers and debaters competed in courts were resurfaced. The hall stage, hall woodwork and
numerous festivals during the year with the teams and individuals front stairs inside the school were all refurbished and the stage
achieving well. The annual Night at the Proms, organised by the curtain replaced.
Music department once again provided music and entertainment
of an exceptionally high standard. Participation in the Four The 2016 Grade 12s achieved well and we are proud of
Schools’ Concert, hosted by Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool, was a the 260 candidates who achieved the 100% pass rate, naming
highlight of the music calendar. PHSG one of only thirty-two schools in Gauteng to do so. In
addition they attained a 96,5% access to apply for entry to a
New additions to the Music department and orchestra are Bachelor’s Degree. The top candidate, Janie Mouton, had an
the marimbas and timpani. The marimbas are most popular and average of 94%. Five of these young ladies were invited to the
the junior and senior bands have performed regularly during the Tshwane Mayoral Awards.
year. At the Four Schools’ Concert this year it was lovely to see
PHSG have our own timpano player perform. An interesting calculation made, revealed that since 2003
an astonishing 3,769 girls have matriculated from Pretoria
In August allegations of racism in the school drew significant High School for Girls, with only one candidate being
media and political attention. During December, Gauteng unsuccessful. The average for university exemption, as it was
MEC of Education, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, presented the SGB of called, or access to apply for entry to a Bachelor’s Degree, over
PHSG with the report from the investigation into allegations, as the same period is 93,1%. This shows that the dedication and
conducted by a law firm on behalf of the Gauteng Department commitment of a superbly qualified staff continues in this
of Education. The SGB and school leadership studied the report school and that the girls attending the school are extremely
in detail. The school has embarked on a corrective programme to fortunate in this respect.
eliminate all forms of racism – unintentional or malicious – as
well as eradicate discriminatory conduct. The recommendations It is vital to reiterate that none of the achievements of the
from the MEC report guides the programme that will last at girls at the school would be possible without effort on their
least until April 2017. I can without reservation state that the own parts and the invaluable input from the parents, the
leadership team of PHSG subscribes to an equal South Africa Parents’ Association, the School Governing Body and all of the
and is committed to repair the damage that was done. The staff of Pretoria High School for Girls. We thank you.

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Governing Body

Executive: Non-Educator Representative:
Mrs Karen du Toit (Headmistress) Mr Pierre de Villiers
Mr Graeme Wilson (Chairperson)
Mr Ansuya Govender (Vice Chairperson) RCL Representatives:
Mr Tim Waterson (Treasurer) Gift Baloyi (Headgirl)
Mrs Anne Gioia (Secretary) Lebogang Maboa (Head of North Lodge)
Basetsana Mamogale (Head of School House)
Parent Representatives:
Dr Sello Galane Co-Opted:
Mr Moray Smit Mr José da Silva
Mr Cornel Swart Mr James Tubb
Mr Moses Twala
Mr André van Tonder Invited Representatives:
Mrs Cheryl Alton (Bursar)
Educator Representatives: Ms Kim Lovegrove (OGA Chairperson)
Mrs Elzahn Bloem Mrs Joan Viljoen (Minutes Secretary)
Mrs Birgit du Toit
Mrs Doret Schoombie

Parents’ Association Committee

Mr Cornel Swart (Chairperson) Mr Graeme Auret
Mrs Candice Beukes Mrs Maphefo Mokhuane
Mrs Janet Johnson (Secretary) Mrs Itumeleng Mpe
Mrs Lungi Qwelane Mrs Soula Petoussis
Mrs Helen Smit
Mrs Lilja Lakic Mrs Mmoni Selapelo
Mrs Marion Beeforth
Mrs Alda Swart

Mrs Heike Auret

Acknowledgments Mrs Nicoleen le Riche
Mrs Joan Manders
Editors: Gabriella Lucas (Assistant to editors)
Mrs Joan Manders
Mr Pierre de Villiers
Photographers: Ms Sandy Dorlas
Miss S Eaton
Mr Brendan Hohls (Music)
Jessica Botha
Britney Hand
Mrs Joan Manders
Mrs Yvonne Uys
Advertising : Ms Anita Stapelberg and Mr Rudi Sadler
Typing : Mr Warren Haskins
Design and layout:
Reproduction and printing:

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Educators

Educators

EXECUTIVE STAFF
Mrs D Stoffberg (Deputy Headmistress), Mrs K du Toit (Headmistress), Mrs D Schoombie (Deputy Headmistress)

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT
Back Row (L-R): Mrs M Marais (Sports Director), Mrs L Godfrey (Life Orientation), Mrs A van Niekerk (FET Curriculum Integration and Security),
Ms S Dorlas (Extra-mural Sport), Mrs B du Toit (Cultural Co-ordinator), Mrs D McCusker (Languages), Mrs E Bouwer (Mathematics, Life Sciences
and Physical Sciences), Mrs A Lamb (FET Curriculum Assessment)
Front Row (L-R): Mrs P Skhosana (LTSM and Sepedi), Mrs D Stoffberg (Deputy Headmistress), Mrs K du Toit (Headmistress), Mrs D Schoombie
(FET Development and Deputy Headmistress), Mrs K Ungerer (Accounting)

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Educators

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Educators

EDUCATORS 2016
Absent: Mrs A Boustead, Mrs J Cÿrus, Mr M Fourie, Mrs M Gouws, Mrs J Greenberg, Mrs T Hellberg, Mrs D Klopper, Mrs N le Riche, Ms L Kloppers, Ms M Marais, Ms C Park, Mrs S Rugbar, Ms I Turpin, Mrs L van Heerden,
Mrs V Venter,
Back Row (L-R): Mrs A Campbell-Atkins, Mr V Sebuthuma, Ms B Bosua, Ms E Bezuidenhout, Mrs K Buckley, Mr W Smit, Mr F Pretorius, Mrs M Russel, Mrs A Gilliomee van der Walt, Mr G Dreyer, Ms M Jelley
5th Row (L-R): Mrs E Lubie, Mrs J van der Westhuizen, Mrs M Holtzhäusser, Mrs R Matthyse, Mrs M Conway, Mrs M Albertyn, Ms L Austin, Mrs S Pike, Mrs V Hohls, Mrs S Dowlath, Mrs A van der Walt
4th Row (L-R): Ms T Goyns, Ms D Dugmore, Ms E van Niekerk, Mrs J Esterhuizen, Ms B Grover, Mrs R Mackenzie, Mrs I Rademeyer, Ms M Olivier, Ms K Gerber, Mrs F Rwida, Mrs N van Wyk, Ms C Greenwood, Ms C van Zyl,
Ms A Mulder
3rd Row (L-R): Mrs R Abraham, Mrs E le Roux, Mrs D Glover, Mrs A Erasmus, Mrs L van Heerden, Ms S Eaton, Mrs K Brimecombe, Mrs M Oertel, Ms H Pelser, Mrs M Ford, Mrs T van Tonder, Mrs Y Jackson, Ms D Cooper,
Ms E Russell, Mrs D Hubbard
2nd Row (L-R): Mrs J Cowan, Mrs C Shelley, Ms B Hubbard, Mrs V Ramlaul, Mrs V de Bruin, Ms N Godfrey, Ms M Lippi, Mrs H Wright, Mrs A van der Merwe, Mrs E Bloem, Mrs M Andrade, Ms M Oldfield, Mrs A Mjadu,
Ms M Buchel, Mrs S Ntuli
Front Row (L-R): Mrs M Robertson, Ms S Rahman, Mrs A Lamb, Mrs E Bouwer, Mrs K Ungerer, Mrs D McCusker, Mrs D Stoffberg, Mrs K du Toit, Mrs D Schoombie, Mrs L Godfrey, Mrs P Skhosana, Ms S Dorlas, Mrs B du Toit,
Mrs A van Niekerk, Ms J Venter

Staff

Academic Staff

Executive Staff Mrs E Lubie Mr M Fourie Ms M Olivier
Mrs K du Toit Ms I Turpin Mrs E Foxcroft Ms C Park
Mrs D Schoombie Mrs K Ungerer Ms K Gerber Ms H Pelser
Mrs D Stoffberg Mrs J van der Westhuizen Mrs A Gilliomee van der Walt Mrs S Pike
Mrs L van Heerden Mrs D Glover Mr F Pretorius
Heads of Department Mrs T van Tonder Ms N Godfrey Mrs I Rademeyer
Mrs E Bouwer Mrs M Gouws Ms S Rahman
Ms S Dorlas Educators Ms T Goyns Mrs V Ramlaul
Mrs B du Toit Mrs R Abraham Ms C Greenwood Mrs M Robertson
Ms M Eloff Mrs M Albertyn Mrs T Hellberg Mrs S Rugbar
Mrs L Godfrey Mrs M Andrade Mrs M Holtzhäusser Ms E Russell
Mrs A Lamb Ms E Bezuidenhout Miss B Hubbard Mrs M Russel
Mrs D McCusker Ms B Bosua Mrs Y Jackson Mrs F Rwida
Mrs P Skhosana Mrs A Boustead Ms M Jelley Mr V Sebuthuma
Mrs K Ungerer Mrs K Brimecombe Mrs D Klopper Mrs C Shelley
Mrs A van Niekerk Ms M Buchel Ms L Kloppers Mr W Smit
Mrs K Buckley Mrs N le Riche Mrs A van der Merwe
Heads of Subject Mrs M Conway Mrs E le Roux Mrs A van der Walt
Ms L Austin Ms D Cooper Ms M Lippi Ms E van Niekerk
Mrs E Bloem Mrs J Cowan Mrs R Mackenzie Mrs N van Wyk
Mrs A Campbell-Atkins Mrs J Cÿrus Mrs R Matthyse Ms C van Zyl
Mrs V de Bruin Mrs S Dowlath Mrs A Mjadu Ms J Venter
Mrs M Ford Mrs D Dugmore Ms A Mulder Mrs V Venter
Mrs J Greenberg Mr G Dreyer Mrs S Ntuli Mrs H Wright
Ms B Grover Ms S Eaton Mrs M Oertel
Mrs V Hohls Mrs J Esterhuizen Ms M Oldfield

Support Staff

Student Assistants Mrs E Kruger Miss L Malapela Mr F Mangwana
Ms N Andrade Sister A Lourens Mr C Marumo Mr W Manyala
Mrs S Joseph Ms P Maluleke Mrs P Mashilo Mrs J Masethla
Ms T Manders Mrs J Manders Mrs G Mashishi Mr P Mashilwoane
Mrs M Mouton Mr S Mashishi Mr D Mokhine Mr W Mashishi
Ms M Polo Mrs S Morezzi Mr C Mokoena Mr T Mdluli
Ms A Steyn Mrs A Muller Mrs F Molekoa Mr J Moema
Ms S Streak Ms H Nabal Mrs R Nkadimeng Mr C Mogkopo
Mrs M Oates Mr D Ramasethla Mr M Mojela
Administration and Other Mrs V Samouris Matron S Ries Mr P Mokoyane
Mrs C Alton Mrs L Sanders Matron A Streak Miss R Mokwena
Sister N Badenhorst Mr R Schuttenberg Mrs E Tjiane Mr M Moloro
Mrs C Cameron Mrs S Shields Mrs L Tjiane Mr K Molwantwa
Ms A Cowan Mr P Sindane Miss L Nkhumane
Mrs L Cox-du Plessis Mrs J Viljoen General Assistants Mr J Ringane
Mr P de Villiers Ms T Zulu Mr K Kgomo Mrs E Seketa
Ms M Ellis Mrs E Komape Mr S Shilenge
Mrs M Gemeliaris Hostel Mrs J Kutu Miss A Sindane
Ms L Grindley-Ferris Matron P Ledwaba Mr S Mandlazi

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Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Absent: Mr P de Villiers
Back Row (L-R): Mr P Sindane, Mrs C Alton, Mrs S Morezzi, Mrs J Viljoen, Mrs S Shields, Ms T Zulu, Mrs L du Plessis, Mrs I Steyn
Front Row (L-R): Mrs A Muller, Ms P Maluleka, Mrs L Sanders, Mrs C Cameron, Ms M Ellis, Ms H Nabal, Mrs J Manders

GROUNDS STAFF
Back Row (L-R): Mr J Ringane, Mr W Mashishi, Mr C Mokgopo, Mr M Mojela, Mr E Komape, Mr T Mdluli
Middle Row (L-R): Mr W Manyala, Ms E Seketa, Mr J Moema, Mr S Mashishi, Mr K Molwantwa, Mr S Mandlazi, Mr P Mashilwoane
Front Row (L-R): Ms A Sindane, Mr P Mokonyane, Ms J Kutu, Mr R Schüttenberg, Ms L Nkhumane, Mr K Kgomo, Ms R Mokwena

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Staff Informal

Staff Informal

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Staff News

Staff News

In January we welcomed some new teaching staff members to the 24th of May. Mrs Veda Venter, after enjoying a very short retirement,
school. Miss Beatrice Hubbard joined the English department; Mrs returned to teach Afrikaans while Mrs Matthyse was on maternity
Mignon Russell, the Life Orientation department and Miss Nicole leave. More celebration took place when our receptionist, Ms Pearl
Godfrey, the Mathematics department. All of these new teachers are Maluleke, gave birth to a bonny son, Luluma Manyuha, on 21 June.
Old Girls of PHSG. We also welcomed Miss Corné van Zyl who
joined the Science department. Mrs Ilyn Steyn was appointed as At the end of the second term, Mrs Alison Boustead, after being
the Laboratory Assistant, following the retirement of Mrs Esther part of the English department for a little over a year, resigned, to
Kruger. In February our Nursing Sister, Sister Anita, resigned and follow her husband to Doha, Qatar. We also bid a sad farewell to Mrs
we welcomed Sister Stephanie, who acted as our locum school nurse. Saras Rugbar, who taught Mathematics here at Girls’ High for seven
and a half years. She left to take up a post at Midstream College, which
Several of our teachers swam the Midmar Mile again this year. is much closer to her home.
Special mention needs to be made of Ms Dorlas who swam her 25th
race and of Mrs Albertyn and her family who won the family race for We kicked off term three on a celebratory note as Miss Elaine
the second consecutive year. Bezuidenhout became engaged over the June holidays. Mrs Rose
Abraham joined the staff in Mrs Rugbar’s stead at the start of term
At the end of March Ms Erica Foxcroft resigned from the three. Ms Ans van der Walt, our new Physical Science teacher, was
Science department to return to the world of engineering and also welcomed on-board, joining us from another school in Pretoria.
Mr Ernest Bovey filled this post. Ms Casey Park, who had been We once again welcomed Mrs Annette Erasmus to the English
teaching Mathematics since 2011, also resigned. In her place we department to take over the reins from Mrs Boustead. Whilst Mrs
welcomed Ms Benita Bosua. Erasmus was here, she was delighted to attend the 50th Old Girls’
Reunion in October as a staff member and Old Girl. Mrs Soula
Ms Voula Samouris welcomed her second son, Giorgio, in March Morezzi resigned as Hostel Secretary to return to the travel agency
and in April, Mrs Anelle van der Merwe became a mom for the business and our part-time debtors’ assistant, Mrs Heather Nabal,
second time, welcoming little Niquita Irma van der Merwe to her was appointed as the new Hostel Secretary.
family. While she was on maternity leave, Ms Sigrid van der Walt
took up the reigns in her place. Mrs Desiré Klopper resigned and Mr Gawie Dreyer agreed to
continue teaching Accounting until the end of the year. Ms Miché
Mrs Veda Venter retired at the start of term two, leaving a void in Moll was married during the September holidays, returning as Mrs
the Afrikaans department, after having taught the subject at PHSG for Conway. In September, the school was sad to learn of the passing away
eight and a half years. Shortly after, Mrs Fredolene Rwida took up the of one of the grounds staff members, Mr Emmanuel Komape.
position as the new Afrikaans teacher.
Ms Bronwyn Grover became engaged and shortly thereafter
More happy news was announced when Mrs Kirsti Ungerer’s Ms Mirella Lippi also became engaged. Mrs Niki le Riche became
little boy, Caleb Oren Ungerer, arrived on the 29th of April. a mom when Keagan was born on 20 September. Mrs Deborah
Mr Dylan Ross-Watt taught Mrs Ungerer’s classes whilst she was Hubbard, mom to Ms Beatrice Hubbard, taught in Mrs le Riche’s
on maternity leave. When he left to continue his cricketing career, place whilst she was on maternity leave. 2016 has really been a
Mr Gawie Dreyer took over his classes. Sister Stephanie, our bumper year for welcoming so many new babies! In October, we
locum school nurse, left at the end of April when Sister Nicolene welcomed Ms Alison Cowan, an Old Girl, as she was appointed as
Badenhorst was appointed as the permanent school nurse. assistant academic manager and the Old Girls’ secretary.
At the end of 2016 the following teachers
We celebrated Miss Debra Dugmore’s engagement during the resigned from their posts at PHSG: Mrs Desireé
second week of May. Another happy event was announced when
Mrs Rozanne Matthyse’s son, Kalym Matthyse, was born on the

FORM ORGANISERS TEACHER ASSISTANTS
Back Row (L-R): Mrs E Lubie, Ms D Dugmore, Mrs M Andrade Back Row (L-R): Tess Manders, Samé Streak, Nadia Andrade, Sara Joseph
Front Row (L-R): Mrs J van der Westhuizen, Ms M Lippi Front Row (L-R): Lindsay Godfrey, Masego Polo

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Staff News

Glover left to take up a post at Pretoria Boys High School; Goodbye
Mrs Jana van der Westhuizen and Ms Hermi Pelser both resigned to accept
posts at Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool; Mrs Marlena Ford decided to move Alison Boustead Annette Erasmus Marlena Ford
to Cape Town, where she accepted a teaching post closer to her family; Ms
Nicole Godfrey returned to the Far East again and Ms Bronwyn Grover
accepted a post at the Tuks Sports School; Mrs Kirsti Ungerer and her husband
emigrated to New Zealand and Ms Janet Venter returned to Kwa-Zulu Natal;
Mrs Esté le Roux resigned to accept a post at a school closer to her home in the
north of Pretoria.

Welcome

Erica Foxcroft Karlien Gerber Desireé Glover

Rose Abraham Benita Bosua Alison Cowan Gawie Dreyer Nicole Godfrey

Nicole Godfrey Leigh Bronwyn Grover
Grindley-Ferris

Bea Hubbard Mike Inama Confidence Mokgopo Heather Nabal Lucky Nkhumane

Desiré Klopper Esther Kruger Esté le Roux

Johannes Ringane Mignon Russell Fredoline Rwinda Ilyn Steyn Ansie van der Walt

Babies Married Soula Morezzi Casey Park Hermi Pelser

Kalym Matthyse Keagan le Riche Caleb Ungerer Saras Rugbar Kirsti Ungerer Jana van der
Westhuizen

Giorgio Niquita Lulama Mrs Miché Conway Janet Venter Veda Venter
Kourantas van der Merwe Manyuha

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RCL

RCL Camp

RCL Induction

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Office Bearers

The 13Iris RCL EXECUTIVE Office Bearers
Absent: Megan Wilding
PHSG 1902–2016 Back Row (L-R): Deirdré van Niekerk, Jodi Steytler, Janie Mouton, Kelsey Langley, Talia Moodley
3rd Row (L-R): Basetsana Mamogale, Racheal Ngyende, Phumzile Mukhari, Nkhensani Biko, Danica Wolfaardt, Chané Theron, Lebohang Maboa
2nd Row (L-R): Gama Mashigo, Tarryn Augus, Karen Collins, Michaela Rodrigues, Meeghan Klomp, Regina Maepa, Louise Burdett, Lisah Dzemwa, Tina Mabugu, Nombulelo Ntuli
Front Row (L-R): Laurentia Bopela, Mabongi Nyalungu, Gift Baloyi (Headgirl), Mrs D McCusker (RCL Executive Co-ordinator), Dominique Rossi (Deputy Headgirl), Naledi Pooe, Olive Olusegun

Office Bearers

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REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF LEARNERS
Back Row (L-R): Danica Wolfaardt, Nkhensani Biko, Lauren Coolie, Fendi Mampone, Talia Moodley, Kelsey Langley, Janie Mouton, Emma-Jayne Wright, Jodi Steytler, Deirdré van Niekerk, Tyla Brand,
Dineo Kgasaga, Charissa Holdt, Racheal Ngyende
4th Row (L-R): Flourish Oluwamakinde, Abigail Ashfield, Jordanous Agaze, Gabriella Lourens, Rachel-Ann van Biljon, Lebohang Maboa, Phumzile Mukhari, Basetsana Mamogale, Paballo Maubane,
Khumo Lekabe, Meeghan Klomp, Chané Theron, Louise Burdette, Alyssa Carreira
3rd Row (L-R): Karen Collins, Tina Mabugu, Tamsyn Hunter, Hannah van der Linde, Lucia Mkanda, Alice-Jane Marais, Lisah Dzemwa, Unako Dubula, Regina Maepa, Micaela Rodrigues, Nicole Siebert,
Karabo Mlangeni, Caitlyn Reddy, Liwa-Lam Parkies
2nd Row (L-R): Galaletsang Galane, Nombulelo Ntuli, Zoë Gurschl, Tshilidzi Mabadzhabadzha, Gama Mashigo, Tarryn Augus, Malebo Ramaotsoa, Bontle Theo, Annelie van der Walt,
Keamogetswe Manamela, Michelle Kwofie, Derryn Wenhold, Ashleigh Wenhold, Asante Tshwane, Mabongi Nyalungu
Front Row (L-R): Olive Olusegun, Kimberley Hore, Tshegofatso Matlou, Vanessa Caldeira de Aguiar, Gift Baloyi (Headgirl), Mrs K Ungerer, Mrs D McCusker, Dominique Rossi (Deputy Headgirl),
Naledi Pooe, Megan Wilding, Amolegang Modimoeng, Laurentia Bopela

Office Bearers

PEER COUNSELLORS
Back Row (L-R): Phumzile Mukhari, Callista Duursema, Tania Twinoburyo, Grace Mngadi, Claire Jurisch, Danielle Oelofse
Middle Row (L-R): Justine King, Thando Mbonani, Suvali Maganbeharie, Caitlin Holtzkampf, Amy Holtzkampf, Tina Mabugu
Front Row (L-R): Courtney Hislop, Shannon Wardlaw, Malaika Eyoh, Mrs L Godfrey, Racheal Ngyende, Mametse Moropyane, Orapeleng Kgambe

TUTOR LEADERS’ COMMITTEE
Back Row (L-R): Paballo Maubane, Purity Liaga, Gabriella Lucas, Grace Mngadi, Claire Angel, Monica Nel, Jade Georgiou, Palesa Sebego, Danielle Oelofse
3rd Row (L-R): Lesego Maubane, Shannon Wardlaw, Goabaona Sefora, Lucia Mkanda, Mikayla Isebeck, Kellin Burger, Simona Coetzee, Gift Baloyi,
Kaylee Stella Harris, Mahlatse Motitswe
2nd Row (L-R): Tiffeney Singh, Vrishti Singh, Khanyisile Hlalethoa, Antonia Mugisa, Malengete Ngoatje, Meadow Brener, Kamohelo Motsoeneng,
Zanele Maseko, Wamu Spies
Front Row (L-R): Courtney Hislop, Alexia Daniel (Vice-head of House Tutors), Maricelle Immelman (Head of House Tutors), Ms I Turpin,
Laurentia Bopela (Head of Tutoring), Heejin Jung (Vice-head of Tutoring), Misha de Beer

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Valediction

Valedictory Speech

Gift Baloyi, Headgirl

‘Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end’ – Robin Sharma

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, guest right from my first day of high school. Thank
speaker, staff and the matric class of 2016. you to Mrs K du Toit, Mrs Schoombie, Mrs
Stoffberg, Mrs McCusker, Mrs Ungerer and
The word ‘change’ has many connotations: Ms Lippi for your patience, kindness and
uncertainty, confusion and even grief. But, guidance.
when change occurs, it’s a clear indication of
growth, success and prosperity. These words A big shout out to the young and strong 29
describe who we have become and what we prefects. Thank you for your undivided love
are still going to be. and support that I have received this year. We
have been through a lot as the RCL Executive
I think it is definitely an understatement of 2016. The p-room will be sorely missed. To
to describe our journey at Girls’ High as a my partner in crime, Dominique Rossi, you
rollercoaster ride. The past five years have have seen me at my very best, but also at my
gone by so quickly. It is difficult to believe worst. I appreciate your enthusiasm, kindness
that we are actually at the end of our matric and ridiculously funny laugh. Thank you, Dominique. A special
year. Many of the young ladies sitting in front of me can thank you goes to Matika Ras. There are no words to describe
definitely agree when I say that Grade 8 was one of the biggest how grateful I am for your support as a close friend and the Vice-
changes to which we had to adapt. From the ‘billboards’ to head of Buxton. Thank you to the Jensen family for being my
the humongous bags, time swiftly moved along into Grade 9. number one supporters.
And before we knew it, the majority of us were down to seven I would like to thank a woman who played many roles in
subjects. We definitely cannot forget the muddy EEC Camp and my life, such as chauffer, chef, psychologist, bank (apologies for
the infamous CAPS syllabus. that), cheerleader and, most importantly, a stunning mother.
Thank you, Mom, for all the sacrifices you have made for my
It would be fair to dub Grade 11 the ‘Year of Choices’. As you siblings and me. Thank you for your absolutely beautiful soul,
all know, we had to make the decision of what we would like your firm and tenacious spirit and your patience. I love you
our careers and futures to be. It too was the time where some infinitely, Mom, and I promise that this talkative child will
ladies were adamant about the idea that being an engineer or continue to make you proud.
neurologist wasn’t really working anyway. To Matric 2016, thank you for giving me the opportunity
to be the Headgirl of Pretoria High School for Girls. I know
Walking through the front door like a boss, donning clear nail that every single one of you had my back, through the good
polish and white jerseys and, finally, after four long years, being times and the bad. There is no doubt that we were the best
the first to be dismissed out of assembly, are the little things that matric group after our matrics of 2012. Continue to grow, to
highlighted this year. We also cannot forget the past two months strive and to conquer your lives. There is nothing but greatness
where the school, as a whole, had to undergo adjustments. within every single one of you. As DJ Khaled would say, ‘You
are smart. You are loyal and I appreciate you. We the best!’
Friendships have been formed – some for life – and As we approach our new paths in our lives, always remember
friendships have been broken. Lessons have been learnt. We that change is inevitable, but possible to conquer. Socrates once
have changed the way we looked at things and the things we said, ‘The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on
have looked at, changed. And without the love and support of fighting the old, but building on the new.’
those around us, these past five years would have been harder Thank you very much and God bless.
and tougher.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who
have supported me and have listened patiently to my quite
lengthy venting. Thank you to all the staff members for all
your hard work and the impact you have made in our lives.
A special thank you to Mrs Esterhuizen who has held my hand

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Valedictory Speech

Dominique Rossi, Deputy Headgirl

The television writer Andy Rooney said, ‘Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain,
but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it.’

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, executives, homework. Together, we pulled each other up
staff, guest speaker and my fellow black-badged the mountain.
matrics.
Fast-forward to 13 October 2016: Tonight
Flashback to 18 January 2012: It was an we can say we have made it to the top and there
emotionally-charged day. It was the day when is a field of irises around us. No longer are we
we took our first steps through gate three, telling just plants; we are all an iris - each with our own
our parents to stop following us at the turnstiles, individual beauty moulded by the traditions
because it was embarrassing. It was a day that all and values of Girls’ High. Yes, it was, at times,
the girls sitting in this hall can remember anxiety difficult getting here, but it is the growth and
taking over our bodies, the moment the alarm happiness along the way that makes the climb
clock went off - if you even managed to sleep worthwhile.
that night. Looking back now, I wish I had not
been so nervous, because today I have a mind From the top, we can see the majestic view
full of long-lastin g memories. with its mountain ranges. We think we are done,
but we are not. Nelson Mandela said, ‘After climbing a great hill, one
Back then, we stood as Grade 8s at the bottom of the mountain only finds that there are many more hills to climb’. There is a whole
dubbed High School. We tilted our heads back and looked at this mountain range for us to choose from: some mountains are high
mountain which at first seemed impossible to climb. We felt like and some mountains are low. We choose how high we want to climb
scattered seeds, tossed by the wind, just lying aimlessly around. from here and how far we want to go in life.
Nonetheless, our journey to the summit had begun. There is no doubt that we would have been unable to climb this
mountain, had it not been for some wonderful people along the
What made the impossible possible was our high school way. Therefore, I would just like to take this opportunity to thank
survival kit. In this kit there were water bottles, hiking boots and you, Mrs du Toit, for your calming nature, your go-getter attitude
ropes. Our hiking boots were our parents who kept us grounded and for your constant reassurance whenever we asked for help. We
and who gave us a good grip and unrelenting support on the way discovered that you are not only a superwoman who juggles being
up. The ropes were our teachers who offered us a helping hand by headmistress, a Biology teacher, a wife and a mom, but you are
pulling us up the mountain and giving us strength when it felt as also human.
if the going got tough. Thank you to the teachers for being our ropes from the start of
Grade 8, for always pulling us up when we fell and for teaching us
Soon we left base camp and were climbing to our next stop: life’s lessons beyond school work.
camp one or Grade 9. We believed we had found our feet. No To Gift, who is not only my partner in crime, but also a friend:
longer were we the scattered seeds of a year ago, as our roots We really made a mean team #PartnerInCrimeGoals. You taught
had begun to plant themselves in the ground. Confident and me priceless lessons that I will never forget.
self-assured, we thought that we could sprint up the mountain. To my parents, thank you for being the best hiking shoes that
However, we were reminded not to get ahead of ourselves as we anyone could ever ask for. I know sometimes you wished you could
were juniors and were still sitting on the floor at break. have helped me more, but you helped me with all that I needed.
Lastly, to my fellow matrics: We went from being strangers to
From Grade 10 we took different paths as we chose different a sisterhood; from calling each other by our first names to calling
subjects. As we climbed, we matured and were treated with more each other Fam or Felicia; from being seeds to irises and together
respect by the younger girls. We, like the plants, weren’t seedlings we went from the bottom of a mountain to the top. I wish to
below the ground anymore; we were finally sprouting seniors. thank you not for five years of schooling, but for a lifetime of
growth and irreplaceable memories. It is this bond of 260 sisters
Grade 11 was a big jump. A great deal of wind blew, hampering that I will dearly miss.
our journey to the top. The work load and stress increased, but Finally, for the next mountain which you are going to climb, I
we were reminded by our peers that every mountain top is within wish you well.
reach if you just keep climbing. By now, we as a group became Thank you.
closer and more supportive of each other. We grew leaves which
acted as our arms and we offered help willingly to one another. We
were surrounded by people going through the same experience:
endless late nights, worrying about exams and last-minute

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Valedictory Awards

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Valedictory Awards

Valedictory Awards

ACCOUNTING LIFE ORIENTATION
Micaela Rodrigues Bianca Caldeira de Aguiar
The Anne Williams Trophy Janie Mouton
Ashleigh Wilhelm Méja Schoeman
AFRIKAANS LIFE SCIENCES
Beste Prestasie in Afrikaans Huistaal Eternel Lonji
Ruth Du Toit Janie Mouton
Die Elsa Krige prys vir die Beste Prestasie in Afrikaans MATHEMATICS
Eerste Addisionele Taal Kurston Fortuin
Loraine Shuttleworth Maryam Sanatkaran
Die Inez du Saar prys vir die Beste Vordering in Afrikaans The Bertha Gall Prize
Kawala Masondo Janie Mouton
Die Jooste Trofee vir die Beste Prestasie in Afrikaans The Alison Kitto Prize
deur ‘n nie-Afrikaanssprekende leerling Tatiana Blecher
Dominique Rossi MATHEMATICS LITERACY
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Megan Rikkers
TECHNOLOGY MUSIC
Raeesa Cassim The Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph Prize
CONSUMER STUDIES Tatiana Blecher
Bianca Caldeira de Aguiar The Yvonne Taylor Memorial Cup for the pupil who has contributed
THE DESIGN TROPHY the most to the choir during the year
Courtney Donaldson Amy Gouws
ENGLISH PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Shannon Wardlaw The Beryl Mullins Prize
The Anne van Zyl Prize Janie Mouton
Pearl Lutwama The Mary Harrop-Allen Prize
The Barrow Prize Maryam Sanatkaran
Megan Rikkers SEPEDI
The Spheight Prize Nthabiseng Matsimela
Maryam Sanatkaran VISUAL ART
The Valda Inglis Prize Hannah Jensen
Tatiana Blecher The Nira Ramlall Memorial Trophy for the highest practical
The Dorreih Elahi Prize mark in Art or Design
Malaika Eyoh Tshimollo Mnisi
FRENCH
The Hélène Verdier Prize SPECIAL AWARDS
Megan Rikkers
GEOGRAPHY The Noel Niven Music Prize for an Outstanding Musician
Janie Mouton So-Jung La
GERMAN The Margaret van der Post Music Trophy for sharing her
Patricia Eschmann musical talents with the school
HISTORY Tatiana Blecher
Malaika Eyoh Abigail Smit
The Vida Guytstein Prize for the highest marks The Maisie Baikie Singing Trophy
Tina Mabugu Maricelle Immelman

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The Yvonne Taylor Memorial Cup for the Pupil who has The Winifred Hawkins Prize for excelling in a new or particular
Contributed the Most to the Choir During the Year sphere or under unusual circumstances
Maricelle Immelman Nkensani Biko
The Kay Noel-Barham Award Genevieve Joynt
Megan Rikkers Lebohang Maboa
The Eileen Nelson Debating Award Basetsana Mamogale
Kate Kabe Josephine Martin
Shannon Wardlaw Nombulelo Ntuli
The Deborah Nel Award for the Best Public Speaker Tisetso Phadu
Olive Olusegun Savanna Primmer
The June Sussens Trophy for Consumer Studies Masego Ramabu
Simoné van der Merwe Samantha Scott
The Trophy for Enthusiasm, Dedication and Service Abigail Smit
Lufuno Sigwadi
The Trophy for Diligence and Commitment The Old Girls’ Award
Olive Olusegun Gift Baloyi
The Gertrude Theiler Prize for All-round Meaningful
Contribution The Pauline Myers Spruyt Award for Love and Devotion to her
to school life school
Marcail Wragg Gift Baloyi
The Margaret Theiler Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Dominique Rossi
Sport in the School
Kelsey Langley The Lorna Bramley Award for Leadership and Stability of
The Sheila Abrahams Trophy for Sportsmanship Character
Matika Ras Gift Baloyi
The Moira Arni Prize for Loving Kindness and Caring Dominique Rossi
Lebohang Maboa
The Bernice Catzel Award for Service to the Community The Iris Award for Headgirl
Lili Smit Gift Baloyi
The Katz Trophy for Goodwill and Harmony
Basetsana Mamogale ACADEMIC AWARDS
The Gift Baloyi Award for Fortitude and Strength of Character
Gift Baloyi The William Anderson Award for Distinguished Scholarship
Vitrix Adversarium awarded for Achievement under Difficult ( for receiving an average of over 84.5% in Grades 10, 11 and 12)
Circumstances Tatiana Blecher
Ashley Wilson Janie Mouton
Maryam Sanatkaran
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PHSG 1902–2016 Veronique Frances
Janie Mouton

SERVICE AWARDS

Gift Baloyi for Tutoring and TLC
So-Jung La for Orchestra
Abigail Smit for Orchestra, Flute Ensemble, Big Band and
Water Polo
Marcail Wragg for Choir, Orchestra and Squash

SPORTS AWARDS

Award for Sporting Excellence
Meeghan Klomp
Kelsey Langley
Cydney Liebenberg
Amy Marais

Colours Awards

Colours Awards

ACADEMIC Jade Kuhn Grade 8 Derryn Wenhold Abonga Dube
AWARDS Luché Leach Kaitlyn Albertyn Grade 10 Riyazah du Toit
Ruby Lutwama Alison Goodway Claire Angel Rebekah Miller
Iris Awards Ashleigh Manley Mikayla Hinrichsen Vanessa Annor Kemisetso Phakathi
June 2016 Hannah Mitchell Lara Holtzkampf Nicole Barnard Kirsten Regan
Georgia Phillips Ulashia Kgwedi Jessica Blair Julia Tosi
Grade 12 Rachel-Ann van Biljon Jade Kuhn Raeesa Boodoo Grade 10
Tatiana Blecher Rawdah Kurrimboccus Gabriélla Clara Kayla Badenhorst
Laurentia Bopela Iris Awards Hannah Mitchell Jenna-Lee Clingham Nomzamo Chabalala
Kurston Fortuin December 2016 Taylor Muller Lara Gouws Ashley Coetzee
Veronique Frances Rachel-Ann van Biljon Jessica Guimaraes Lauren Cooke
Kelsey Langley Grade 12 Full Colours Kaylee Harris Chipo Hansungule
Janie Mouton Tatiana Blecher Grade 12 Vibaksha Lalla Hanán Jeppie
Megan Rikkers Veronique Frances Tatiana Blecher Jemima Luis Likando Kamuwanga
Maryam Sanatkaran Kelsey Langley Laurentia Bopela Karabo Mlangeni Aqila Rab
Méja Schoeman Tina Mabugu Courtney Donaldson Kiese Mpasa Kathleen Racionzer
Ashleigh Wilhelm Janie Mouton Kurston Fortuin Kameryn Muffler Charlotte Smit
Grade 11 Racheal Ngyende Veronique Frances Cara Schoombie Jessica van der Merwe
Daniella Birkholtz Megan Rikkers Heejin Jung Half Colours Gold Certificates
Anne Bredell Maryam Sanatkaran Kelsey Langley Grade 12 (80% + average)
Simona Coetzee Méja Schoeman Eternel Lonji Nkhensani Biko Grade 12
Alexia Daniel Ashleigh Wilhelm Tina Mabugu Bianca Caldeira Tatiana Blecher
Mikayla Isebeck Grade 11 Amy Marais de Aguiar Laurentia Bopela
Ye Dam Kim Daniella Birkholtz Gama Mashigo Raeesa Cassim Raeesa Cassim
Larissa Liebenberg Simona Coetzee Janie Mouton Isabella da Silva Courtney Donaldson
Pascale Mestdagh Alexia Daniel Micaela Rodrigues Ruth du Toit Patricia Eschmann
Chane Nel Mikayla Isebeck Dominique Rossi Patricia Eschmann Kurston Fortuin
Stacey Sapsford Esther Kim Maryam Sanatkaran Nina Fondse Veronique Frances
Grade 10 Chane Nel Méja Schoeman Caela Gauché Heejin Jung
Claire Angel Larissa Liebenberg Vrishti Singh Maricelle Immelman Kelsey Langley
Vanessa Annor Pascale Mestdagh Jordyn Weiss Leigh Joubert Eternel Lonji
Noa Anthony Stacey Sapsford Ashleigh Wilhelm Taeeun Kim Tina Mabugu
Raeesa Boodoo Derryn Wenhold Grade 11 Trina Kim Amy Marais
Jessica Guimaraes Grade 10 Gabriella Birkholtz Hee-rak Lee Gama Mashigo
Kaylee Stella Harris Vanessa Annor Simona Coetzee Pearl Lutwama Mametse Moropyane
Isabeau Joubert Raeesa Boodoo Alexia Daniel Nthabiseng Mabapa Janie Mouton
Jemima Luis Jenna-Lee Clingham Amy Finlayson Mamphokeng Modiba Megan Rikkers
Ketsia Mpasa Lara Gouws Bronwyn Harmse Mametse Moropyane Micaela Rodrigues
Cara Schoombie Jessica Guimaraes Charissa Holdt Phumzile Mukhari Dominique Rossi
Grade 9 Jemima Luis Mikayla Isebeck Vaschel Naidoo Maryam Sanatkaran
Shayla de Leeuw Karabo Mlangeni Sascha Kacnik Racheal Ngyende Méja Schoeman
Lea Elsenbroek Kameryn Muffler Kristin Katzin Naledi Pooe Vrishti Singh
Tamsyn Hunter Kathleen Racionzer Amy Kim Megan Rikkers Jordyn Weiss
Mia Janse van Rensburg Cara Schoombie Esther Kim Loraine Shuttleworth Ashleigh Wilhelm
Lehlogonolo Letshela Grade 9 Larissa Liebenberg Hannah Snyman Grade 11
Bonolo Moikanyane Allesia Bollomo Tamryn Logan Cassidy Strybos Gabriella Birkholtz
Tamrin Slager Michelle Cazalet Ellen Maartens Chané Theron Simona Coetzee
Sandy Soe Robin Davies Kristen Marshall Natasha Victor Alexia Daniel
Kayla Stroud Shayla de Leeuw Pascale Mestdagh Shannon Wardlaw Amy Finlayson
Annelie van der Walt Lea Elsenbroek Kamohelo Motsoeneng Megan Wilding Bronwyn Harmse
Grade 8 Mia Janse van Rensburg Chané Nel Crystal Willis Charissa Holdt
Pravishka Govender Lehlogonolo Letshela Mikéla Nortje Mikayla Isebeck
Mikayla Hinrichsen Sandy Soe Flourish Oluwamakinde Grade 11 Sascha Kacnik
Lara Holtzkampf Tamrin Slager Storm Posthumus Jennifer de Beer
Kayla Stroud Stacey Sapsford

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Colours Awards

Kristin Katzin Petoussis de Aguiar Natascha Janse van Véronique Lung
Amy Kim Koketso Phale Isabella da Silva Rensburg Nadine Marrian
Esther Kim Kelsey Prost Ruth du Toit Obakeng Mahlako Julia Martinez
Larissa Liebenberg Mmaphale Ramatsetse Nina Fondse Grace Mngadi Amandla Mashigo
Tamryn Logan Kelebogile Ratsoana Caela Gauché Danielle Robbertze Katleho Mokoena
Ellen Maartens Katinka Sik Maricelle Immelman Aqila Rab Phenyo Mokwena
Kristen Marshall Tamrin Slager Leigh Joubert Amy Serfontein Oratile Mothibe
Pascale Mestdagh Sandy Soe Taeeun Kim Nicole Siebert Nadia Pentz
Kamohelo Motsoeneng Dominique Steeman Trina Kim Charlotte Smit Rikoniswangae
Chané Nel Kayla Stroud Hee-rak Lee Jessica van der Merwe Ramukosi
Mikéla Nortje Savanna Thomson Pearl Lutwama Grade 9 Caitlyn Reddy
Storm Posthumus Chantelle Tseka Nthabiseng Mabapa Jenna Anderson Gabriella Rodrigues
Stacey Sapsford Asante Tshwane Mamphokeng Modiba Tristan Behr Lia Seagrave-Sutton
Derryn Wenhold Emma van Schalkwyk Phumzile Mukhari Michael Booysen Dimpho September
Grade 10 Miecke Venter Vaschel Naidoo Ayesha Boyce Sisanda Shozi
Claire Angel Kendra Wilkinson Racheal Ngyende Reitumetse Chaisi Angelique Teixeira
Vanessa Annor Grade 8 Molebogeng Pooe Zoë Damon Reabetswe Tlhoaele
Kayla Badenhorst Kaitlyn Albertyn Loraine Shuttleworth Kalilah Dippenaar Bea van der Merwe
Nicole Barnard Jana Bakovic Hannah Snyman Elke du Toit Samantha van der Merwe
Jessica Blair Rebekah Campbell Cassidy Strybos Boikanyo Galaletsang Caylin van der Nest
Raeesa Boodoo Kyra de Gray Birch Chané Theron Aveshni Govender Danielle van Zyl
Gabriélla Clara Christy Du Preez Natasha Victor Taralyn Greyling Sarah Vogetseder
Jenna-Lee Clingham Kelsey Fortuin Shannon Wardlaw Dineo Hlonyana SPORTS AWARDS
Lara Gouws Alison Goodway Megan Wilding Hawa Ibrahim Athletics
Jessica Guimaraes Pavishka Govender Crystal Willis Khumo Lekabe Full Colours
Kaylee Harris Mikayla Hinrichsen Grade 11 Poppy Lentsoane Benita Kiabilua
Hanán Jeppie Lara Holtzkampf Nicola Antoniazzi Thato Loate Half Colours
Likando Kamuwanga Kimberly Hore Yebin Cho Jo-Anne Mahlobo Jamie Brown
Vibaksha Lalla Ulashia Kgwedi Jennifer de Beer Khensani Mangolele Jennifer Cazalet
Jemima Luis Jade Kuhn Misha de Beer Monica Martins Tristan Crawford
Karabo Mlangeni Rawdah Kurrimboccus Abonga Dube Sphesihle Mkhize Megan Gerber
Kiese Mpasa Ruby Lutwama Riyazah du Toit Celeste Mnguni Jacky James
Kameryn Muffler Neo Maepa Kate Fitzgerald Amogelang Modimoeng Kendhal Moore
Kathleen Racionzer Ashleigh Manley Jade Georgiou Lebogang Modjadji Mbali Ntuli
Cara Schoombie Masana Mashapha Kyla Joao-Palm Saalihah Mohungoo Flourish Oluwamakinde
Grade 9 Hannah Mitchell Rebekah Miller Lethabo Mokhuane Cayla Pearson
Gabrielle Amrouni Waitse Mmono Keneilwe Mmako Mmapula Mosia Simone Pretorius
Alessia Bellomo Bonolo Mokatse Shanelle Moopanar Gosiame Mosiane Cayla Rosenblatt
Jordan Boonzaier Courtney Moss Mbai Nzimande Lihle Motsa Basketball
Savannah Carvalheiro Goitseone Mothibe Kemisetso Phakathi Tlalane Ntlatlapa Full Colours
Iman Cassim Hope Muchiri Emma Phillips Bronwyn Openshaw Naledi Dile
Michelle Cazalet Taylor Muller Krisha Radia Daniela Paterson Pearl Lutwama
Robin Davies Priscilla Munganga Kirsten Regan Nathi Qwelane Leago Mangolele
Shayla de Leeuw Mmakgotso Nkwana Langa Sitsha Caitlin Regan Gama Mashigo
Lea Elsenbroek Georgia Phillips Julia Tosi Oregaugetse Sepeng Terrell Mbokota
Megan Grobler Rachel van Biljon Cameron van den Berg Shani Smit Batlile Motuku
Tamsyn Hunter Aaliyah van Heerden Angela Wang Dominique van Staden Half Colours
Mia Janse van Rensburg Chantelle van Tonder Grade 10 Grade 8 Refiloe Manyaapelo
Melita Katakuzinos Nimesha Venkatas Alexandra Bahlmann Lesley Ash Prudence Mbokota
Lehlogonolo Letshela Daniella Yav Alessia Bevilacqua Amery Badenhorst Naledi Mnisi
Karabo Malete Silver Certificates Disa Burger Shannon Ball Joy Mwali
Courtney Marshall (75% - 79% average) Kellin Burger Sibusisiwe Dyer
Bonolo Moikanyane Grade 12 Nomzamo Chabalala Emma Franken Chess
Sharna Moonsamy Deirdré van Niekerk Ashley Coetzee Usivile Giyose
Modiegi Motsoaledi Nkhensani Biko Lauren Cooke Nicole Gysman
Ornella Pavone Bianca Caldeira Chipo Hansungule Phenyo Kgasi
Nikita Huliciar Kgolagano Kgoebane
Gabriella

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Colours Awards

Full Colours Mikéla Nortje Skye Brown Full Colours Zandi Dinwayo
Nikhila Moodley Tayla Pretorius Courteney Donaldson Hayley Cooke Lara Gouws
Half Colours Cara Schoombie Caragh McIntosh Tayla Cromhout Jessica Guimaraes
Claire Angel Emma Scheffer Ashleigh Place Isabella Gioia Kristen Katzin
Abigail Kuhn Lara Scurr Swimming Kendal Grant Jemima Luis
Tara Pemu Lili Smit Full Colours Abigail Smit Keentswe Magodielo
Cross Country Cassidy Strybos Tayla Cromhout Jodi Steytler Kamogelo Makgwathana
Full Colours Kirsty Sutton Charne de Jager Half Colours Paballo Maubane
Megan Gerber Caitlin Thompson Kelsey Langley Ashley Coetzee Sbusile Mhlanga
Lebohang Maboa Loyalty Recognition Emma Scheffer Tia Dupuy Keneilwe Mmako
Lufuno Sigwadi Gemma Felton Cara Schoombie Aspen Kurz-Store Bokang Mphuthi
Half Colours Shannon Forbes Hannah Snyman Cameron van den Berg Danielle Oelofse
Gabriella Birkholtz Olivia Hitchcock Heike Thormählen Esmee van der Arend Alexandra Savvas
Anne Bredell Lifesaving Courtney van Biljon CULTURAL Amy Serfontein
Kendahl Moore Full Colours Half Colours AWARDS Khensani Shibambo
Taylor Rees Natania Harding Courtney Anderson Bagpipes Gabriella Sigalas
Jenna Rushmere Loraine Shuttleworth Jamie Brown Half Colours Langelihle Sitsha
Loyalty Recognition Gabriella Vieira Frances Coetser Chelsea Roberts Chordettes
Lufuno Sigwadi Half Colours Ashleigh Coetzee Jessica van der Merwe Half Colours
Diving Leigh Gibson Kendal Grant Ballroom Dancing Arielle Gibson
Full Colours Gabriella Lucas Robyn Houtman Loyalty Recognition Kameryn Muffler
Danielle Fröhling Cayla Rosenblatt Mia Kopplinger Deirdré van Niekerk Lexie Reeler
Cydney Liebenberg Abigail Smit Caitlin Manley Big Band Jean-Marie Rossouw
Half Colours Netball Jade Nel Full Colours Debating
Emily Burger Full Colours Jodi Steytler Leigh Cruywagen Full Colours
Lauren Cooke Tayla Frans Esmee van der Arend Firdaus Salie Shannon Wardlaw
Tristan Crawford Kendal Grant Deirdré van Niekerk Abigail Smit Drama
Leah Mascini Regina Maepa Danica Wolfaardt Half Colours Full Colours
Jade Theys Kristen Marshall Tennis Khanyi Mbukwani Mutsa Chimbo
Equestrian Thandiwe Ndlovu Full Colours Yerang Oh Misha de Beer
Full Colours Mbali Ntuli Jessica Heath Zeenat Salie Malaika Eyoh
Jean-Marie Rossouw Jodi Steytler Simone Pretorius Choir Hannaé Meyer
Loyalty Recognition Half Colours Chané Theron Full Colours Teneal Morkel
Simone van der Merwe Nkhensani Biko Danica Wolfaardt Blessings Baloyi Savanna Primmer
Hockey Megan Hilton Half Colours Maricelle Immelman Megan Rikkers
Full Colours Basetsana Mamogale Ashley Wilson Kelly Lucas Firdaus Salie
Karen Collins Obakeng Maropa Volleyball Tshepang Mabuela Jordyn Weiss
Meeghan Jade Klomp Tsholofelo Molefe Full Colours Rasenoko Makatu Leago Mamabolo
Kelsey Rebecca Langley Mametse Moropyane Kathryn Bredell Naa Shidaa Mills Tisetso Phadu
Josephine Martin Mmopi Nkuna Louise Burdett Tshimollo Mnisi Half Colours
Teneal Morkel Micaela Rodrigues Bianca de Aguiar Kia Monyokolo Vanessa Arcanjo
Janie Mouton Loyalty Recognition Lisah Dzemwa Phumzile Mukhari Nkhensani Biko
Mabongi Nyalungu Courtney Anderson Khanyisile Hlalethoa Lelethu Nokele Claudia de Cunha
Matika Ras Robotics Vaschel Naidoo Khanya Petje Nicolene Dube
Half Colours Full Colours Maryam Sanatkaran Leovan Scott Jo-Anne Faller
Jamie Brown Lara Gouws Phemelo Tshehla Moshoto Tsagae Amy Holtzkampf
Jo-Anne Faller Erin McKenna Half Colours Mylo van Straaten Caitlin Holtzkampf
Danielle Fröhling Jamie Wills Simona Coetzee Marcail Wragg Claire Jurisch
Lisa Lastrucci Squash Taeeun Kim Mumbi Kangulu
Ellen Maartens Full Colours Gontse Ledwaba Mishka Kramer
Kameryn Muffler Justine King Nomsa Mahlangu Jenilee Lawrence
Callia Nicolaides Marcail Wragg Nicole Naidoo
Half Colours Kutlwano Sithole Half Colours Keneilwe Letsoalo

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Ontiretse Makgeledisa Full Colours Kamohelo Motsoeneng Larah Scurr Langelihle Sitsha
Leago Mamabolo Tatiana Blecher Kiese Mpasa Tiffeney Singh Grade 10
Josephine Martin Ye Seul Cho Siphesihle Nkonki Sarah Trowsdale Vanessa Annor
Thandokazi Mashalaba Leigh Cruywagen Malebo Ramaotsoa Grade 10 Chipo Hansungule
Grace Mngadi Airyn Goodbrand Grace Yav Meadow Brener Courtney Hislop
Nothile Mphuti Firdaus Salie String Ensemble Kaylee Harris Purity Liaga
Rebecca Nel Abigail Smit Half Colours Kgalalelo Koloti Beniciel Lonji
Rachael Ngyende Dierdré van Niekerk Leigh Cruywagen Grace Mngadi Rehema Lwayo
Anastatia Nkhuna Megan van Schalkwyk Milan Dowlath Ma-Modibe Ramodibe Thando Mahlangu
Nombulelo Ntuli Half Colours Rebekah Miller Half Colours Tshegofatso Matlou
Mbali Nzimande Louise Burdett Firdaus Salie Grade 12 Lukho Matu
Tisetso Phadu Ye-Bin Cho Zeenat Salie Elsie Bokaba Prudence Mbokota
Micaela Rodrigues Milan Dowlath SERVICE AWARDS Boitumelo Dibakoane Lucia Mkanda
Daniélla Rosa Chanté Fortune Honours Callista Duursema Mmakosha Modiba
Stacey Sapsford Alice-Jane Marais Gift Baloyi Eunhoe Kim Remoletile Mosikare
Alexandra Savvas Kanyisile Mbukwane Full Colours Justine King Ketsia Mpasa
Goaba Sefora Rebekah Miller Grade 12 Hee-Rak Lee Mpho Ogboro
Khona Shabalala Phumzile Mukhari Laurentia Bopela Eternel Lonji Tiffany Padiachy
Lili Smit Quekeza Nokele Kurston Fortuin Andile Mangisa Mohlakudishi Sekoati
Julia Tosi Kathleen Racionzer Khanyisele Hlalethoa Zanele Maseko Bontle Theo
Courtney Truebody Alexandra Reeler Maricelle Immelman Nthabiseng Matsimela
Derryn Wenhold Zeenat Salie Heejin Jung Ponahalo Mojapelo
Aretha Zamundu Loraine Shuttleworth Basetsana Mamogale Talia Moodley
Loyalty Recognition Marcail Wragg Lesego Maubane Monica Nel
Gift Baloyi Public Speaking Mmopi Nkuna Lelethu Nokele
Dominique Rossi Full Colours Nombulelo Ntuli Mabongi Nyalungu
Callista Duursema Nthabiseng Matsimela Tisetso Phadu Olive Olusegun
Kurston Fortuin Olive Olusegun Naledi Pooe Khanya Petje
Monnica Germishuizen Masego Ramabu Mé ja Schoeman Kearabilwe Pooe
Airyn Goodbrand Half Colours Goaboane Sefora Charis van Rie
Eternel Lonji Caitlin Alapatt Lufuno Sigwadi Shannon Wardlaw
Joy Michaels Abigail Ashfield Vrishti Singh Ashley Wilson
Naa Shidaa Mills Tshilidzi Lili Smit Grade 11
Lisa Mntungwa Mabadzhabadzha Grade 11 Kelsey de Jongh
Jade Nel Keletso Maboitshego Louisa Anyimadu Shereen Duba
Marcail Wragg Tshegofatso Matlou Daniela Casieri Abonga Dube
Flute Ensemble Lucia Mkanda Yebin Cho Britney Hand
Full Colours Caitlin Schroder-Beneke Simona Coetzee Caitlyn Holtzkampf
Tatiana Blecher Derryn Wenhold Alexia Daniel Mikayla Isebeck
Abigail Smit Rhythmony Misha de Beer Kirthi Jaimungal
Model UN Full Colours Jade Gower-Jackson Lucia Jardim
Full Colours Zandi Dinwayo Orapeleng Kgampe Tamryn Logan
Kate Kabe Half Colours Amy Le Kamogelo Masango
Half Colours Blessings Baloyi Gabriella Lucas Thandokazi Mashalaba
Chipo Hansungule SilindO’kuhle Besman Tshegofatso Mathe Tlhago Mathibedi
Tshegofatso Matlou Nicolene Dube Kamohelo Matsoeneng Paballo Maubane
Malengete Ngoatje Thembalethu Jiyane Thandolwethu Mbonani Terrell Mbokota
Tania Twinoburyo Ntombikayise Khumalo Thabiso Mthombeni Jayde Menelaou
Gwyneth Kufakunesu Daniella Niewenhuis Sbusile Mhlanga
Orchestra Reabetswe Mabilo Mbali Nzimande Daniella Mosako
Honours Amogelo Mabote Flourish Oluwamakinde Lethabo Motlonye
So-Jung La Sbusile Mhlanga Kemisetso Phakathi Tarabhan Pemu
Tasmin Seagrave-Sutton Ditumiso Phadi
Chelsea Roberts
Khensani Shibambo

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Matric Results Matric Results

8 Distinctions *Denotes admission to a Bachelor’s Degree
These are the results at the time of printing. Re-marks are not included.
Tatiana Blecher
Agathopoulos, Michaela* (Afrikaans First Chapman, Amy*
Janie Mouton Additional Language) Chappell, Chloé*
Aihoon, Gyifo Nyansoa* Chela, Antonia Mubanga*
Maryam Sanatkaran Chimbo, Mutsa Beverley* (History)
Ajigini, Thabang Oluwabunmi Omotokunbo Cho, Yeseul*
7 Distinctions Victoria* Choshane, Mmafenyane Rethabile
Clarke, Mckyle Amrin*
Kurston Fortuin Alapatt, Micaela* Colley, Jessica* (Life Sciences)
Anderson, Courtney Astrid* (Accounting, Collins, Karen Safoa*
Veronique Frances Life Oreientation) Coltman, Ashley* (Afrikaans First Additional
Arcanjo, Vanessa Taylor Monteiro* Language)
28 The Iris Cooke, Hayley Erin* (Life Orientation,
Ashworth, Chelsea* Mathematics)
PHSG 1902–2016 Augus, Tarryn Janique* (Afrikaans First Cruywagen, Leigh Alicia* (Afrikaans First
Additional Language, Life Orientation) Additional Language)
Baard, JD Denise* (Afrikaans First Additional Cunningham, Nicole* (Afrikaans First
Language) Additional Language)
Baloyi, Gift* (Accounting, History) Da Cunha, Daniella May*
Bankole, Nothando* Da Silva, Isabella Olivia* (English Home
Language, Life Orientation, Life Sciences,
Bicego, Alessandra* Mathematics)
Biko, Nkhensani Palesa* (Design, Mathematics, Davids, Tamica* (History)
Physical Sciences) De Jager, Charné Lesley* (Afrikaans First
Blecher, Tatiana Monique* (Afrikaans First Additional Language, History, Mathematical
Additional Language, AP Mathematics, Literacy)
German Second Additional Language, History, De Nation, Avril Brittany* (Afrikaans First
Life Orientation, Mathematics, Music, Physical Additional Language, History)
Sciences) Delaney, Meghan* (Life Sciences)
Bokaba , Elsie* (History) Denton, Kezanne*
Bopela, Nompumelelo Laurentia* (Geography, Dibakoane, Boitumelo Neo Kelly-Ann*
Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematics) Dikgale, Tshegofatso* (History, Life
Braga, Raffaella Rodrigues* (Computer Orientation)
Applications Technology) Dinwayo, Basetsana Zandi*
Bredell, Kathryn Lorraine* (Design, French Donaldson, Courtney Rae* (Afrikaans First
Second Additional Language, Life Orientation) Additional Language, Design, Life Orientation,
Brynard, Tamryn* (Afrikaans First Additional Life Sciences, Physical Sciences)
Language) Dorland, Simoné Katarina*
Bule, Jessica Maria Jonas* Du Toit, Ruth* (Accounting, Computer
Burdett, Louise Hannah* (Mathematical Applications Technology)
Literacy) Dupuy, Tia Natasha*
Caldeira de Aguiar, Bianca* (Life Orientation,
Mathematics, Physical Sciences)
Cassim, Mishka* (History)
Cassim, Raeesa* (Accounting, Computer
Applications Technology, Life Orientation,
Mathematics)

Duursema, Callista* (Life Orientation) Immelman, Maricelle* (Mathematics, Music) Matric Results
Dzemwa, Lisah* (Life Sciences, Mathematics) Jammine, Ciara Yvonne*
Eschmann, Patricia Joanna* (Afrikaans Jensen, Hannah Claire* (Visual Arts) 7 Distinctions
First Additional Language, German Second Jivan, Nikita*
Additional Language, Life Orientation, Joubert, Leigh* (Afrikaans First Additional Kelsey Langley
Mathematical Literacy) Language, English Home Language, Life
Eyoh, Malaika Maoh* Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Tina Mabugu
Faller, Jo-Anne* (Life Orientation) Physical Sciences)
Felton, Gemma* Joynt, Genevieve Ann* (Afrikaans First Phumzile Mukhari
Flowerday, Ashton Leigh* (Afrikaans First Additional Language)
Additional Language, Computer Applications Jung, Heejin* (Afrikaans First Additional Vaschel Naidoo
Technology English Home Language, Life Language, Computer Applications Technology,
Orientation) History, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Racheal Ngyende
Fondse, Nina Noelle* (Afrikaans First Life Sciences)
Additional Language, Life Orientation) Jurisch, Claire* 29The Iris
Forbes, Shannon Kelly* Kabe, Kate*
Fortuin, Kurston* (Accounting, Afrikaans Kangulu, Mumbi Mukulu* PHSG 1902–2016
First Additional Language, French Second Kemp, Jeannicke Megan*
Additional Language, History, Life Orientation, Kiabilua, Benita Dola* (French Second
Mathematics, Physical Sciences) Additional Language, Life Sciences,
Fortune, Chanté Zhane* (Afrikaans First Mathematics)
Additional Language) Kim, Eunhoe* (Afrikaans First Additional
Frances , Veronique* (Accounting, Afrikaans Language, French Second Additional Language,
First Additional Language, English Home Life Orientation)
Language, French Second Additional Language, Kim, Taeeun* (Accounting, French Second
Life Orientation, Mathematics, Physical Additional Language, Geography, Life
Sciences) Orientation Mathematics, Physical Sciences)
Fröhling, Danielle Rebekah Eileen* King, Justine Lee* (Afrikaans First Additional
Gauché, Caela* (Computer Applications Language, German Second Additional
Technology, English Home Language, Language, Life Orientation)
Geography, History, Life Orientation) Klomp, Meeghan Jade*
Germishuizen, Monnica Anngelie* Kuhn, Abigail Tyler* (Afrikaans First
Gibson, Leigh Crystal* Additional Language)
Gilmour, Savannah Drew* Kwele, Amanda Nomonde*
Goodbrand, Airyn Tay* La, So Jung* (Music)
Greyling, Shawnae* Langley, Kelsey Rebecca* (Afrikaans First
Gwangwa, Princess Jabulile* Additional Language, AP Mathematics,
Hajee-Osman, Iman* Geography, Life Orientation, Life Sciences,
Harding, Natania* Mathematics, Physical Sciences)
Harrikaran, Gitika Vishnupriya * Lastrucci, Lisa Rhiannon*
Heath, Jessica Luise* (Life Orientation) Lawrence, Jenilee Louise* (Afrikaans First
Hitchcock, Olivia Elinor Jane* (German Additional Language, History)
Second Additional Language, Visual Arts) Lee, Hee-Rak* (Computer Applications
Hlalethoa, Khanyisile Pearl* Technology, History, Life Orientation,
Hoboyi, Chulumanco Sivuyisiwe* Mathematics)
Howard, Abigail Lois* Letsoalo, Mokgatsane Chantel*
Hüsselmann, Carla Maud* Liebenberg, Cydney Anne*

Matric Results Lonji, Bilonda Eternel* (Afrikaans First Maseko, Zanele
Additional Language, French Second Additional Mashigo, Gama-Elimnandi* (Accounting,
7 Distinctions Language, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Afrikaans First Additional Language,
Mathematics, Physical Sciences) Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematics,
Megan Rikkers Lutwama, Pearl Andrina Nicole Grace Physical Sciences)
Nattabi* (English Home Language, Geography, Masilela, Tsholofelo Nothembela*
6 Distinctions Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Masondo, Kawala* (History, Life Orientation)
Physical Sciences) Matsimela, Lesego Rirhandzu Koketso*
Leigh Joubert Mabapa, Nthabiseng* (Accounting, Life Matsimela, Nthabiseng Pheladi* (History,
Orientation, Mathematics, Physical Sciences) Life Orientation)
Heejin Jung Maboa, Lebohang* (Life Orientation) Maubane, Lesego Otsile Sihle* (Life Sciences)
Mabuela, Tshepang Michelle Dorothy* Meyer, Cassidy Dayle* (Mathematical Literacy)
Taeeun Kim Mabugu, Tichinashe Juliet* (Afrikaans First Meyer, Hannaé* (Accounting, History)
Additional Language, English Home Language, Michaels, Joy Refilwe*
Eternel Lonji History, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Mihaleto, Savannah* (Afrikaans First
Mathematics, Physical Sciences) Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy)
30 The Iris Maepa, Matsobane Regina* Mills, Naa Shidaa*
Mahlangu, Tholagele Anele Bangiswani* Mlangeni, Bakang*
PHSG 1902–2016 Mahlobo, Arentxa Silindelo Wendy* Mnisi, Tshimollo Lucy*
Makatu, Rasenoko Wanga* Mntungwa, Thandeka Lisa*
Makgeledisa, Ontiretse* Mochesane, Thato*
Malete, Kutlwano Rose Whitney* (Afrikaans Modiba, Mamphokeng* (Accounting,
First Additional Language, Computer Geography, Life Orientation, Mathematics,
Applications Technology) Physical Sciences)
Maluleke, Mfanelo Odette* (History) Moepi, Inolofatseng*
Mamabolo, Khadija Refiloe Grace* Moerane, Lesedi* (History)
Mamabolo, Leago Mmangoako* Mojapelo, Ponahalo Masentle* (Afrikaans First
Mametse, Atlegang Additional Language, History)
Mamogale, Basetsana Koketso* Molefe, Otumile Tsholofelo*
Mangisa, Andile Comfort* Mon, Jessica Gina*
Mangolele, Leago* (History) Monyokolo, Kia Mamello* (Life Orientation)
Maniram, Meyanka* Moodley, Nikhila*
Manley, Caitlin Louise* (Afrikaans First Moodley, Talia* (Accounting, Afrikaans First
Additional Language, History) Additional Language, Life Orientation)
Marais, Amy* (Accounting, Afrikaans First Morkel, Teneal* (Accounting, Afrikaans
Additional Language, History, Life Orientation, First Additional Language, Life Orientation,
Mathematics, Physical Sciences) Mathematics)
Marais, Angeli* (Afrikaans First Additional Moropa, Obakeng*
Language, Geography, History, Life Orientation) Moropyane, Mametse Junia* (Afrikaans First
Marais, Jennica* (Afrikaans First Additional Additional Language, History, Life Orientation,
Language, History, Life Orientation) Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences)
Maribeng, Matome Olga Motitswe, Mahlatse Ditebogo* (History,
Martin, Dominique* (Accounting, Computer Mathematical Literacy)
Applications Technology, History) Motuku, Batlile Morongwe*
Martin, Josephine*

Mouton, Margaret Jane* (Afrikaans First Olusegun, Olive Toyin* (Afrikaans First Matric Results
Additional Language, AP Mathematics, Additional Language, Mathematics)
English Home Language, Geography, Life Padayachee, Sahania* 6 Distinctions
Orientation, Parker, Shanique Notricia* (Accounting,
Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences) Mathematics, Physical Sciences) Pearl Lutwama
Mphuthi, Nothile Nolwazi Prudence* Petje, Khanya Pheladi Ramadimetje*
Mpye, Lesedi Maikanyo* Phadu, Tisetso Jennifer Faith* Amy Marais
Mtshali, Hlobisile Lillian Zamantshali* Pillay, Kylee* (History)
Mukhari, Phumzile Tsekane* (Afrikaans Pooe, Kearabilwe Lucy Morwane* Gama Mashigo
First Additional Language, English Home Pooe, Molebogeng Naledi (Afrikaans
Language, History, Life Orientation, Life First Additional Language, French Second Mametse Moropyane
Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences) Additional Language, Life Sciences,
Murray, Tamryn Ruben* (Accounting, Mathematics, Physical Sciences) Micaela Rodrigues
Afrikaans First Additional Language, Life Primmer, Savanna* (Afrikaans First Additional
Orientation, Life Sciences) Language, History) 31The Iris
Naidoo, Vaschel* (Afrikaans First Additional Prinsloo, Casey Amber*
Language, English Home Language, History, Ramabu, Masego* PHSG 1902–2016
Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Ras, Matika Hazel* (Afrikaans First Additional
Physical Sciences) Language)
Naidoo, Christen Karaseelia* Rikkers, Megan Laura* (Afrikaans First
Naidoo, Tashmika Leigh* (Accounting, French Additional Language, English Home Language,
Second Additional Language) French Second Additional Language, History,
Naudé, Charissa* (Afrikaans First Additional Life Orientation, Mathematical Literacy,
Language, Life Sciences) Visual Arts)
Ndlovu, Thandiwe Michelle Rodrigues, Micaela Baptista Rosa*
Nel, Jade Georgina* (Accounting, Afrikaans First Additional
Nel, Monica* Language, History, Life Orientation,
Ngo Mbous, Jeanne Odette* (French Second Mathematics, Physical Sciences)
Additional Language) Rossi, Dominique* (Accounting, Afrikaans
Ngwepe, Onkabetse Mokgadi* First Additional Language, Life Orientation,
Ngyende, Racheal Asiimwe* (Accounting, Mathematics)
Afrikaans First Additional Language, English Rugbar, Shanesia* (Life Orientation)
Home Language, Life Orientation, Life Rushmere, Jenna Zoe*
Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences) Salie, Firdaus* (Accounting, Afrikaans First
Nicolaides, Calliope Christina* (History) Additional Language)
Nkambule, Katlego Lindiwe Mosima* Sanatkaran, Maryam* (Afrikaans First
Nkhuna, Tenyeko Anastatia* Additional Language, AP Mathematics,
Nkuna, Mmopi Molelekeng* (Accounting, English Home Language, French Second
Mathematics) Additional Language, History, Life
Nokele, Lelethu* Orientation, Mathematics, Physical Sciences)
Nokele, Qukeza Liqhayiya Lamatshawe* Schoeman, Méja* (Afrikaans First Additional
Nortman, Nicole Dos Santos* (French Second Language, English Home Language,
Additional Language, Life Orientation) Geography, Life Orientation, Mathematics,
Ntsabiso, Tshepiso* Physical Sciences)
Ntuli, Nombulelo Pearl* (Accounting, Scott, Samantha Leigh* (History, Visual Arts)
Life Orientation, Mathematics) Sebonka, Bronwin Simone*
Nyalungu, Mabongi Jessica* Sedibe, Palesa*
Sefora, Goabaona Abakwe* (Geography,
Life Orientation, Life Sciences)

Matric Results Shuttleworth, Loraine* (Afrikaans First Additional Language, Life Sciences,
Additional Language, English Home Language, Mathematics)
6 Distinctions Life Orientation, Life Sciences) Van Rie, Charis-Blythe*
Sigwadi, Lufuno Chantelle* (Accounting, Van Schalkwyk, Megan* (Afrikaans First
Méja Schoeman Life Orientation, Life Sciences) Additional Language, French Second Additional
Singh, Calista Kylas Language)
Vrishti Singh Singh, Vrishti* (English Home Language, Van Wyk, Linoré Aletta Roseline* (Afrikaans
French Second Additional Language, Geography, First Additional Language)
Natasha Victor Mathematics, Life Orientation, Physical Van Zyl, Marine* (Mathematical Literacy)
Sciences) Victor, Natasha Gail* (Afrikaans First
Jordyn Weiss Smit, Abigail* Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life
Smit, Erika* (Afrikaans First Additional Sciences, Mathematics, Music, Physical Sciences)
Ashleigh Wilhelm Language) Vieira, Gabriella Cristina* (Design)
Smit, Susara Lili* (Afrikaans First Additional Visser, Hannah-Marié* (Afrikaans First
32 The Iris Language) Additional Language)
Snyman, Hannah Juliana* (Afrikaans First Wardlaw, Shannon* Leanne (History, Life
PHSG 1902–2016 Additional Language, English Home Language, Orientation, Mathematics, Visual Arts)
French Second Additional Language, Life Webber, Angelique* (Afrikaans First Additional
Sciences) Language)
Steytler, Jodi (Afrikaans First Additional Weideman, Ashleigh Tayla*
Language) Weiss, Jordyn Jade* (Afrikaans First Additional
Strybos, Cassidy Bernadette* (Accounting, Language, French Second Additional Language,
Life Sciences, Mathematics) History, Life Orientation, Life Sciences,
Sutton, Kirsten Ray* (Afrikaans First Mathematical Literacy)
Additional Language) Wilding, Megan Naomi* (Afrikaans First
Swanepoel, Jade* Additional Language, English Home Language,
Symons, Rhiannon* French Second Additional Language, Life
Telite, Relebohile* Orientation, Visual Arts)
Theron, Chané* (Accounting, Afrikaans Wilhelm, Ashleigh* (Accounting, Afrikaans
First Additional Language, Geography, Life First Additional Language, Mathematics, Life
Orientation) Orientation, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences)
Theys, Jade Kirsten* Williamson, Courtney Amber*
Tladi, Lesedi Mogaleadi* Williamson, Megan Jade* (History)
Tsagae, Mashoto Malesetja Ngoatomosadi* Willis, Crystal Margaret* (Afrikaans First
(Afrikaans First Additional Language, French Additional Language, History, Mathematical
Second Additional Language) Literacy)
Tshehla, Theo Phemelo* Wills, Jamie Gwendolen* (Mathematics)
Vairy, Michaella Reid* Wilson, Ashley Ann*
Van Biljon, Courtney Lee* (Afrikaans First Wolfaardt, Danica Madison* (Afrikaans First
Additional Language, History) Additional Language, Life Sciences)
Van Der Merwe, Kristen-Lee* Wragg, Marcail Elizabeth Stephanie*
Van Der Merwe, Simoné* (Afrikaans First Zamundu, Aretha* (French Second Additional
Additional Language, Computer Applications Language)
Technology) Zikalala, Ayanda*
Van Der Westhuizen, Jessica* (Mathematics)
Van Niekerk, Deirdré* (Afrikaans First Zondi, Sibusisiwe Wandile Nonhlakanipho*

Matric Dance

Matric Dance

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Aitken

Absent: Natania Harding
Back Row (L-R): Hayley Cooke, Airyn Goodbrand, Pearl Lutwama, Shannon Forbes, Kia Monyokolo
3rd Row (L-R): Shanique Parker, McKyle Clarke, Thandiwe Ndlovu, Wendy Mahlobo, Courtney van Biljon, Ruth du Toit
2nd Row (L-R): Rethabile Choshane, Leago Mangolele, Lili Smit, Kawala Masondo, Masego Ramabu, Hannah Visser,
Jessica van der Westhuizen
Front Row (L-R): Phemelo Tshehla, Tshepang Mabuela, Talia Moodley (Vice-head of Aitken), Mrs N le Riche, Megan Rikkers (Head of Aitken),
Trina Kim, Elsie Bokaba

Athlone

Absent: Abigail Howard, Carla Hüsselmann, Thato Mochesane, Shanesia Rugbar
Back Row (L-R): Meyanka Maniram, JD Baard, Tamryn Brynard, Gabriella Vieira
3rd Row (L-R): Christen Naidoo, Veronique Frances, Regina Maepa, Ontiretse Makgeledisa, Savanna Primmer, Tia Dupuy, Taeeun Kim
2nd Row (L-R): Laurentia Bopela, Kgatsi Letsoala, Jordyn Weiss, Amanda Kwele, Abigail Smit, Loraine Shuttleworth, Leigh Cruywagen,
Lesedi Moerane
Front Row (L-R): Rasenoko Makatu, Micaela Alapatt, Mabongi Nyalungu (Vice-head of Athlone), Ms E Russell, Kelsey Langley (Head of
Athlone), Obakeng Moropa, Lesego Matsimela

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Buxton

Absent: Atlegang Mametse
Back Row (L-R): Nthabiseng Mabapa, Nothando Bankole, Megan van Schalkwyk, Hannah Jensen, Ashton Flowerday
3rd Row (L-R): Raffaella Braga, Chloé Chappell, Courtney Anderson, Dominique Martin, Tashmika Naidoo, Malaika Eyoh
2nd Row (L-R): Gemma Felton, Tarryn Augus, Calista Singh, Lesego Maubane, Tamica Davids, Simoné van der Merwe, Méja Schoeman
Front Row (L-R): Vanessa Arcanjo, Hannaé Meyer, Matika Ras (Vice-head of Buxton), Mrs M Albertyn, Gift Baloyi (Head of Buxton),
Teneal Morkel, Ashleigh Weideman

Clarendon

Back Row (L-R): Benita Kiabilva, Maryam Sanatkaran, Samantha Scott, Daniella da Cunha, Tatiana Blecher, Chelsea Ashworth, Jessy Bule,
Tsholofelo Molefe
Middle Row (L-R): Jabulile Gwangwa, Hlobisile Mtshali, Khanya Petje, Josephine Martin, Erika Smit, So Jung La, Micaela Rodrigues,
Kristen-lee van der Merwe, Nikhila Moodley
Front Row (L-R): Naledi Pooe, Heejin Jung, Nkhensani Biko (Head of Clarendon), Mrs M Robertson, Meeghan Klomp (Vice-head of Clarendon),
Avril de Nation, Bianca Caldeira de Aguiar

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Connaught

Absent: Crystal Willis, Qukeza Nokele, Genevieve Joynt (Vice-head of Connaught)
Back Row (L-R): Gama-Elimnandi Mashigo, Lufuno Sigwadi, Courtney Donaldson, Yeseul Cho, Isabella da Silva, Charis-Blythe van Rie,
Nicole Nortman
Middle Row (L-R): Firdaus Salie, Cassidy Strybos, Zandi Dinwayo, Michaela Agathopoulos, Leago Mamabolo, Tisetso Phadu, Relebohlle Telite
Front Row (L-R): Mashoto Tsagae, Eternel Lonji, Tichinashe Mabugu, Ms I Turpin, Dominique Rossi (Head of Connaught),
Ponohalo Mojapelo, Zanele Maseko

Duncan

Absent: Shawnae Greyling, Abigail Kuhn, Angeli Marais, Megan Wilding, Lesedi Tladi
Back Row (L-R): Thabang Ajigini, Lesedi Mpye, Basetsana Mamogale, Bronwin Sebonka, Leigh Joubert, Mfanelo Maluleke,
Savannah Mihaleto, Kurston Fortuin
Middle Row (L-R): Kearabilwe Pooe, Khanyisile Hlalethoa, Jessica Heath, Lelethu Nokele, Mametse Moropyane, Angelique Webber,
Louise Burdett, Joy Michaels
Front Row (L-R): Mmopi Nkuna, Nombulelo Ntuli, Palesa Sedibe (Head of Duncan) Miss B Grover, Kathryn Bredell (Vice-head of Duncan)
Jenilee Lawrence, Kylee Pillay.

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Gladstone

Absent: Sahania Padayachee
Back Row (L-R): Caitlin Manley, Simoné Dorland, Jessica Colley, Claire Jurisch, Charné de Jager, Jeanne Ngo Mbous, Marine van Zyl,
Leigh Gibson, Cydney Liebenberg, Amy Marais
Middle Row (L-R): Tshimollo Mnisi, Aretha Zamandu, Vaschel Naidoo, Mokgadi Ngwepe, Karen Collins, Ashley Wilson, Mishka Cassim,
Sibusisiwe Zondi, Inolofatseng Moepi
Front Row (L-R): Shannon Wardlaw, Bakang Mlangeni, Jade Theys (Vice-head of Gladstone), Ms D Cooper, Lisa Mntungwa (Head of Gladstone),
Savannah Gilmour, Justine King

McWilliam

Absent: Grace Mamabolo, Raeesa Cassim
Back Row (L-R): Tshego Dikgale, Jennica Marais, Janie Mouton, Caela Gauché, Natasha Victor
3rd Row (L-R): Katlego Nkambule, Hannah Snyman, Tamryn Murray, Nikita Jivan, Jade Swanepoel, Linoré van Wyk, Sivuyisiwe Hoboyi
2nd Row (L-R): Jenna Rushmere, Goaba Sefore, Lisah Dzemwa, Mahlatse Motitswe, Jo-Anne Faller, Megan Williamson, Giyifo Aihoon,
Anele Mahlangu
Front Row (L-R): Meghan Delaney, Jessica Mon, Maricelle Immelman (Vice-head of McWilliam), Ms M Jelley, Tshepi Ntabiso (Head of McWilliam),
Tumi Maribeng, Lisa Lastrucci

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Selborne

Absent: Ashleigh Coltman
Back Row (L-R): Jamie Wills, Ayanda Zikalala, Jeannicke Kemp, Mumbi Kangulu, Monica Nel, Racheal Ngyende, Olivia Hitchcock,
Amy Chapman, Ashleigh Wilhelm
Middle Row (L-R): Iman Hajee-Osman, Michaella Vairy, Hee-Rak Lee, Alessandra Bicego, Kezanne Denton, Andile Mangisa, Batlile Motuku,
Patricia Eschmann, Danielle Fröhling
Front Row (L-R): Gitika Harrikaran, Courtney Williamson, Jodi Steytler (Vice-head of Selborne), Ms T Goyns, Phumzile Mukhari
(Head of Selborne), Casey Prinsloo, Ciara Jammine

Van Zyl

Absent: Boitumelo Dibakwane, Nina Fondse, Cassidy Meyer
Back Row (L-R): Kate Kabe, Marcail Wragg, Chané Theron, Callista Duursema, Danica Wolfaardt, Charissa Naudé, Nicole Cunningham,
Jade Nel
Middle Row (L-R): Anastatia Nkhuna, Nthabiseng Matsimela, Vrishti Singh, Chanté Fortune, Kirsten Sutton, Calliope Nicolaides,
Tsholofelo Masilela, Naa Shidaa Mills
Front Row (L-R): Olive Olusegun, Nothile Mphuthi, Mamphokeng Modiba, Lebohang Maboa (Head of Van Zyl),
Deirdré van Niekerk (Vice-head of Van Zyl), Rhiannon Symons, Mutsa Chimbo

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for the young adult
PHSG 1902–2016
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House Plays

Aitken
HOUSE
WIFI

Athlone
HOUSE
THE RECKLESS CLUB

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House Plays

Buxton
HOUSE
WHAT ARE FRIENDS FOR?

Clarendon
HOUSE
ROMEO AND... CINDERELLA?

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House Plays

Connaught
HOUSE
FROM POINT A TO POINT BRICK WALL

Duncan
HOUSE
HOW RIGHT IS MR RIGHT?

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House Plays

McWilliam
HOUSE
TO BE DECIDED

Selborne
HOUSE
GOING SOLO

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House Plays

Van Zyl
HOUSE
THE TEDIOUS TALE OF THE TOMATO SAUCE THIEF

House Play

directors

Back Row (L-R): Stacey Sapsford, Micaela Rodrigues, Caitlin Holzkampf, Racheal Ngyende, Claire Jurisch, Josephine Martin,
Ontiretse Makgeledisa, Jo-Anne Faller
Middle Row (L-R): Jordyn Weiss, Anastatia Nkhuna, Nombulelo Ntuli, Aretha Zamundu, Goabaona Sefora, Lili Smit, Nothile Mphuthi,
Jenilee Lawrence
Front Row (L-R): Malaika Eyoh, Teneal Morkel, Ms E Russell, Ms T Goyns, Mrs B du Toit , Ms I Turpin, Leago Mamabolo,
Tisetso Phadu

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House Highlights

House Highlights

Clephan

shield

Clarendon 453
Selborne 440
McWilliam 434
Van Zyl 427
Athlone 419
Buxton 393
Connaught 393
Aitken 355
Gladstone 343
Duncan 262

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