The Iris Magazine 2021

THEIRIS

Pretoria High School for Girls School Magazine 2021

PHSG LIFE

PHSEGECLIFE

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02 Wellness CONTENT 104 Old Girls' Association
04 Letter from the Head 37 Colours Awards 105 Grade 8
06 Parents' Committees 41 Matrics 108 Events
07 Staff 58 Houses 114 Viewpoint
23 New Subjects 86 Hostels 125 Art
25 Office Bearers 90 Games
32 Matric Awards 94 Music
100 Service

IRIS EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

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COVID-19

WELLNESS

What a year we’ve had; with unexpected changes • Parent resources
because of Covid-19 and managing to adapt to these • Classroom interventions and mediation
changes to afford our learners the best education • Resilience workshop for staff
possible no matter the challenges! • Emotional durability for educators
We know that every learner, staff member, their • Regulation of fear and anxiety
families and the community at large found • General day to day medical support for learners
themselves in different and often challenging
circumstances. Our aim was to support everyone in a and staff
way that met their needs. This is a time in which every individual not only
Maintaining a supportive and caring learning needs their basic needs fulfilled, but we also have to
environment, empowering our learners with be courageous by acquiring an attitude of gratitude.
knowledge and skills, making safety a priority, and By taking part in positive activities and keeping a
encouraging resilience were some of our main focus routine, a sense of normality can exist.
areas. As October was Mental Health Awareness month,
Contributions from the Wellness Team consisting everyone could wear green ribbons to raise
of counsellors, Educational Psychologists and the awareness and break the stigma surrounding mental
school nurse included the following: health challenges.
• General individual counselling The most important thing to remember is to be kind
• Various presentations including dealing with grief to yourself.

or test anxiety, study skills workshops and A Marais
resilience training for boarders. Deputy Principal

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COVID-19

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

LETTER FROM THE HEAD

Who would have thought that a year from were not happy with the decisions taken and
the last edition of the Iris Magazine we would were also looking to see what other schools
still have to consider Covid-19 regulations in were doing in similar situations. My
everything we do? The past year has certainly management team and I have always looked
been a time of disappointments and a time of at our school, our situation and what we
developing new ways of doing things. believe was best for our community when
The 2021 school year started a month later making decisions.
than originally planned on 15 February with An exciting development which has come to
alternating A and B days for the learners. This fruition during 2021 is a Twinning
eased us into things while we could assess the Partnership with Pretoria Technical High
class sizes and timetable arrangements. With School. We initiated the partnership and
the enrolment figures present on the 10th received the official approval of this
school day and some very careful and partnership from the District Office. This
creative timetabling, we were able to adjust twinning has resulted in interactions between
the classroom allocations to enable the girls to return to the two schools on academic, pastoral and infrastructure lev-
school 100% from 15 March. This had a hugely positive els. The partnership is one of serving each other in
impact on the academic programme and progress of the girls. different ways; For example, assisting with development of
It was also wonderful for the classes to be together again. In staff through collaboration between our academic
most cases they were last together as a group in March 2020. departments, training of our technical staff by the technical
With the co- operation of the girls and the staff we staff at PTHS and advice-sharing on matters such as IT
continued our rigorous sanitizing, social distancing and infrastructure, management and policy development. We
wearing of masks' protocols and are grateful that these look forward to this partnership developing further.
managed to control the incidents of Covid-19 infections Other initiatives which took place this year were the
within the school. The biggest challenge we experienced in development of a Matric Pledge with a special Matric Pledge
the middle of the year was the number of learners who Ceremony and the collaboration with the Walk for Hope
needed to be placed in isolation as a result of infections organisation in their walk for access from KZN to Pretoria
which seemed to have emanated from social events. We were which ended at our school.
grateful that in the third and fourth quarters of the year these The fact that there was so little opportunity for participation
numbers were very low and we were able to continue with in the extramural programme was a real challenge for both
schooling as planned. The majority of the staff of PHSG were the learners and the staff. This programme provides such an
vaccinated which gave them a sense of reassurance that they important outlet for the learners and a particularly important
would be better off as they navigated the second half of the platform for interaction between staff and learners. We were
year. Many of our learners, first the 19+ and then the 12 – 17 fortunate to have some time where certain sports could take
year olds also chose to be vaccinated. place, albeit with strict regulations in place. There were also
2021 was, yet again, a year in which we had to take leave of innovative developments for online competitions for
long-serving staff members due to retirement while seven of activities such as debating, public speaking and robotics. We
our staff members were blessed with additions to their were able to run some inter-house activities towards the end
families. We wish our retiring staff members as well as our of the year, as well as our trials for the first teams of 2022. In
new parents all the best for the future in these new phases of October we were blessed to have been able to hold a Gala
their lives. Music Concert with a limited audience, which was a
Throughout the year we were faced with very difficult spectacular display of our music talent. Also in October, we
decisions regarding traditional school events and the held staff vs first team hockey and netball matches which
regulations laid down by the Department of Education. It were attended by first team parents who were excited that
was a balancing act between doing what we believe is best for they could watch their daughters play once again. This was as
the learners and staff and their health, while at the same time a result of the newest regulations regarding spectators which
listening to the frustrations of the parents and learners. were released just as our extramural programme ended.
Surveys were done with parents regarding the 100% return to On an infrastructural level, our big project for 2021 was the
school and the continuation of the matric dinner. Both upgrade of the Anne van Zyl Art Centre. This upgrade was
decisions taken in these instances were based on the results overdue as the planning had started as far back as 2012. The
of these surveys. I am fully aware that there were parents who centre reached a point where it was becoming a safety risk

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

and therefore could not be held over for another year. We deep inside ourselves to be able to ensure that we have
now have a state-of-the-art art centre which will be a space reflected on who we are and who we want to be. The journey
for our learners to create their amazing artworks for many we are on is a continuous one, where we seek to understand
years to come. one another in every way to be able to ensure that we can
In closing I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the work together for the improvement of all. What we feel and
following groups of people. Firstly, to the PHSG staff – synthesise on the inside, we reflect on the outside; What is
academic and support staff – these ladies and gentlemen have reflected on the outside is a reflection and focus on our values
navigated a very difficult year with so many changes. They of respect, kindness, integrity, resilience, and servant
have always put the school and the learners first in leadership. These five values will always be at the core of all
everything that they do. To the parent body who are that we do.
represented by the SGB, PA and BPA. Thank you for your Our sincere wish is for a relatively normal 2022. We continue
undying support of the school. Your dedication and loyalty to work in hope as we plan a full, successful year for all.
to PHSG are
applauded by us all. As we revisit the theme of 2021 – Inside PJ Erasmus
Out – we look back at this year and can see that we have dug Principal

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PARENTS' COMMITTEES

GOVERNING BODY

PRINCIPAL EDUCATOR REPRESENTATIVES
P Erasmus K Buckley
PARENT REPRESENTATIVES N de Bruin
A Govender (Chairperson) M Jelley
A Mjadu (Vice Chairperson) LEARNER REPRESENTATIVES
D Mokati (Parents' Association) P Beetge
T-L Winter (Finance) O Kodisang
C Hezlett B Mutanha
F Joseph INVITED REPRESENTATIVES
P Naicker A Benzien (Financial Manager)
B Steenekamp A Marais (Deputy Principal)
K Tlhabanelo P Mogale (Deputy Principal)
M-G Villanueva D Schoombie (Deputy Principal)
CO-OPTED MEMBERS D Stoffberg (Deputy Principal)
A Prinsloo R Spruyt (Chairperson: Old Girls’ Association)
N Trollip MINUTES SECRETARY
A van Tonder Y Dodds

NON-EDUCATOR REPRESENTATIVE
R Mashabela

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION

D Mokati (Chairperson) P Naicker
N Trollip (Vice Chairperson) C Jhina
A Lane (Finance) D Naiker
F Kanyane (Secretary) H Lamberton
E Krüger (School representative) S Murray
C Benami (Marketing) N Hoosen
B Sithole (Logistics) C Prinsloo

TRANSFORMATION FORUM

A Govender (SGB Chairperson) S Mabotja (Support Staff: Boarding)
A Mjadu (Transformation Forum Chairperson) T Dlamini (Head Girl, Boarding Leader)
P Erasmus (Principal) P Beetge (RCL President)
V de Bruin (SMT) L van der Walt (Grade 8)
P Mogale (Deputy Principal and Member L Herwell (Grade 9)
of the EE Committee) A Gaulana (Grade 10)
A Marais (Deputy Principal and Member J Slater (Grade 11)
of the EE Committee) G D de Bruyn (Grade 8 Parent)
M Oosthuizen (Educator) K Mogane (Grade 9 Parent)
D Dugmore (Educator) A Manus (Grade 10 Parent)
L Nkhumane (Support staff) J F Slater (Grade 11 Parent)
L Maheme (Grade 12 Parent)

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SCHOOL MANAGEMENT TEAM

EXECUTIVE STAFF

P Erasmus D Schoombie D Stoffberg A Marais P Mogale
Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal
Operations and Pastoral Care and Extra- and Co-Curriculars
Academics and Leadership
Discipline Boarding

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

A Lamb A van Niekerk K Brimecombe L Eyssell M Albertyn
Curriculum Assessment Art & Design, Accounting, CAT, Business Studies, Life Orientation, History, Geography,
Consumer Studies, Economic Management Sciences,
Music, Grade 11 Executive Social Sciences,
Consumer Studies, Sport Student Leadership Forum,

Grade 12 Executive

P Skhosana R Prigge S Dorlas T van Tonder V de Bruin
LTSM, Mathematics, Houses Academic Management Languages
Mathematical Literacy, Grade 8 Executive
Clubs and Societies, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences,
Service, Natural Science,
Grade 10 Executive
Grade 9 Executive

FORM ORGANISERS

V Ramlaul E de Villiers M Jelley M Oertel M Andrade V de Bruin
Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 10 (Acting) Grade 11 Grade 12

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ACADEMIC STAFF

AFRIKAANS

A Marais C Kolbe-Rossouw F Rwida J Barratt J Mangena

K Buckley L Human M Gouws M Olivier S Pike V de Bruin
HOS Afrikaans

ACCOUNTING, EMS & BUSINESS STUDIES

D Snyman G Dreyer J Carstens
HOS Business Studies

K Brimecombe M Buchel S Ntuli
HOS Accounting & EMS

CAT CoNSUMER STUDIES

L Brits M Holzhäusser A Mcengwa E Lubie I le Roux L van Heerden
Acting HOS HOS HOS Consumer Studies
Computer Applications
Technology Computer Applications
Technology

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ENGLISH

A Boustead A Langtree B Weideman C Shelley D Bullock

D Dugmore E Krüger H van Rooyen J Cÿrus L Deysel
HOS English

M Ellis M Jelley M Oertel M Oosthuizen P Mogale

FRENCH GERMAN SEPEDI

A Maré B Weideman M Bakam E van Zyl E Madiba P Skhosana
HOS French HOS German HOS Sepedi

GEOGRAPHY

A Lamb H Potgieter J van Kraayenburg R Mackenzie
HOS Geography

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ACADEMIC STAFF

HISTORY

A Campbell-Atkins C de Beer H Potgieter M Albertyn M Andrade S Klopper
HOS History

LIFE ORIENTATION

A Lombard A Marais J van Kraayenburg

L Eyssell M Russell N Munyai P Sithole
HOS Life Orientation

NATURAL, LIFE & EARTH SCIENCES

A Lombard A van Heerden A van Niekerk D Stoffberg

K Rankapole R Prigge S Dorlas V Ramlaul
HOS Life Sciences

HOS Natural
Sciences

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ACADEMIC STAFF

MATHEMATICS &
MATHEMATICAL LITERACY

A van der Merwe B Bosua C Koster C Robbertse E Madiba

H Wright J Esterhuizen K Hanwith-Horden L Smit M Basson

P Erasmus R Abraham S Dowlath S Saunders Y Jackson
HOS Mathematics HOS Mathematical Literacy

CREATIVE ARTS & MUSIC

D Dednam E Rossouw P Sithole V Hohls
HOS Music

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ACADEMIC STAFF

NATURAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES

A Mjadu A van Niekerk C Rautenbach

D Schoombie G Mohohole T van Tonder
HOS Physical Sciences

CREATIVE ARTS, VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN

E de Villiers E van Niekerk J Barratt J Greenberg M du Plessis
HOS Visual Arts & Design

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SUPPORT STAFF

OPERATIONAL EXECUTIVE

A Benzien C Swart I Meyer K du Toit T Zulu
Finance Facilities IT Public Relations Human Resources

ADMINISTRATORS

A Cowan A Mtsweni A Muller H O'Reilly
Assistant to the Academic Manager Procurement Library Clinic

K Mokgothu M Gemeliaris M van Eeden N Mahlangu
Reception Catering Shoppe Laboratory

P Maluleke P Sindane S Hawker Y Dodds
Reception Printing Bookroom Personal Assistant to the Executive

FINANCE

A Benzien A de Villiers L Henning L Mashabela
Manager

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SUPPORT STAFF

FACILITIES

C Mokgopo C Mokoena C Mwali C Swart J Moema
Supervisor Facilities Manager

J Ringane K Kgomo K Moloantoa M Inama M Mojela

M Moloro P Mashilwoane R Masia S Makama S Mandlazi

S Mashishi S Shilenge T Mdludli T Siko W Mashishi
Supervisor Supervisor

FACILITIES: HOUSEKEEPING

E Seketa J Kutu L Mokhabela

L Nkhumane M Dikgale M Mello R Skosana
Assistant Facilities Manager

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SUPPORT STAFF

GARDENS

B Maselela B Mehale E Nkgodi
Head Gardener

G Mabasa J Molefe J Mothoane S Monama

HOSTELS

A Streak C Marumo D Mokhine D Ramasetlha G Mashishi
Housekeeping Manager

H O’Reilly K Mokgothu K Seswike L Malapela M Malatji
Boarding Nurse Boarding Administrator

P Mashilo R Claassen R Kawa S Kutu S Mabotja
Catering Manager

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SUPPORT STAFF

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

C Ndobela I Meyer L Maseko
Manager

OPERATIONAL ASSISTANTS

C Nel H Santawane K Mokgothu M Thulo

N Aiyer P Makhubela R Hlungwane S Hawker S Ramoraswi

WELLNESS TEAM

A Marais C Cloete C Zietsman D Nunes
Deputy Principal Part-time Educational Psychologist Clinic Part-time Counsellor

H O'Reilly M Conway R Mokubela T Nakana
Clinic Counsellor Counsellor Intern Educational

Psychologist

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STAFF

STAFF NEWS

Another year during the interesting Covid-19 on academic achievement and community service –
pandemic times meant another year of learning and especially the collection of bottle tops. The teachers
growing for everyone at PHSG. This time the staff felt constantly encouraged learners to participate in these
a little more prepared for things like sanitizing and spheres.
teaching in masks and keeping learners adequately Teachers were still developing online resources and
socially distanced. We hoped for a little more “normal” used MS Teams effectively to supplement their
to return to our school lives. We waited impatiently for presential educating. Both teachers and learners have
the GDE to ratify extra-murals and other activities become more adept at using online resources and
everyone enjoys so much. Unfortunately although communication effectively for learning and teaching.
there were moments where sports teams were formed New learners and teachers have been trained in the
and practices commenced, as a result of new waves, systems we use at PHSG. The Computer Centre
these were halted before they started. received new equipment to facilitate this and the
The daily timetable was altered to fit only one, longer Digital Citizenship classes that the Grade 8s and 9s
break so that learners could move to their designated attend. Different teachers volunteered to facilitate
areas and benefit from a proper mask break. We also these pioneering classes, following their own
continued with online assemblies and house development through 2020’s online learning. The art
assemblies. This made innovations such as inter-grade department spent most of the year in trailers, giving
quizzes or recorded videos more part of the house them a fresh perspective - which is important in art.
activities. The Inter-house Quiz was the first activity The art buildings, some of the oldest on the property,
of the year – making the fight for the Clephan Shield underwent a massive renovation to make the struc-
even more interesting than before. The focus was tures safer and more suited for the art learners' needs.

welcome

A Mcengwa C de Beer E van Zyl

G Mohohole H van Rooyen L Deysel L Eyssell M Bakam

M Conway M Thulo N Mahlangu P Mogale T Nakana

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STAFF unprecedented times and changes in education.
Our staff achieved personal milestones in 2021 as well. Ms
We welcomed new staff in various areas of Langtree obtained her BEd Honours in Computer-Intergrated
the school, especially Mrs Mogale as the Education and Ms Jelley received her BEd Honours in Digital
Deputy Principal of Extra- & Co-curricular Pedagogics. Mrs Bakam was selected by the French embassy to
Programme and Leadership portfolio. Her attend training in France. Mrs Erasmus was elected as the
familiarity and influence in Netball and her president of SAGSA, serving a three year term. Mrs Klopper was
experience as a lawyer brought a wealth of voted onto the Northerns Blues’ Girls’ School Hockey
knowledge and innovation to these spheres. Committee and Mrs Mogale was elected on the D4 Netball
New members of the Girls’ High family Committee and served as the High Schools’ League’s Convenor
arrived as eight staff members had babies as well as the GSS Executive Committee. Mrs Rwida qualified as
during 2021. They have shared photos of the a Volleyball Referee. Ms Dorlas swam the 3km Midmar Mile in
cuteness with the Iris magazine. Two teachers 54 minutes and then swam the 1200m race and finished second
(finally) celebrated their weddings after many in her age group. Mr Siko completed an electrical training course
pandemic-related postponements. We through TVET College. Mr Ringane and Mr Inama received
congratulate Mrs Lombard and Mrs maintenance training through our collaboration with Pretoria
Rautenbach on their happy events as well as Technical High School, upskilling their knowledge and
Ms Potgieter on her engagement. capabilities. The IT Department also went for training at Torque
There was movement among the staff as IT. Mrs Pike received second place for her short story “Daai
teachers took up new challenges, focused on Blerrie Berries” in the National Afrikaans Short Story
their professional development. Mrs Ramlaul Competition.
became the Grade 8 Form Organiser. Mrs de 2021 was also a year for some of our long-serving staff to retire.
Bruin was appointed HOD Languages. Mrs Mrs Campbell-Atkins dedicated 30 years of her career to this
Carstens started the position of school. She started as a History teacher who also ran the library.
Boarding Manager while Mrs Smit became
Senior Housemistress of North Lodge and Ms WEDDINGS
Mokubela took the similar position in School
House. Mrs Barratt took up the reins in
Buxton and Ms Saunders become Head of
Duncan House. Mrs Klopper was appointed
Hockey Organiser, Ms Sithole, Soccer
Organiser and Ms Langtree took over SACEE
Debating. The staff also attended training in
their ongoing professional development,
focusing on resilience and emotional
durability so as to support the learners and
greater community during these

Retiring

Mr & Mrs Lombard

A Campbell-Atkins A van Niekerk

E Lubie S Shilenge Mr & Mrs Rautenbach

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She was the History HOS as well as the School Museum organiser. STAFF
She was involved in hockey as a manager as well. Her quiet, gentle
manner was appreciated by all and her enthusiasm for her subject Security. She was also a devoted Hostel
was evident in her classes. Mrs Lubie, Head of Consumer Studies mistress. As the Deputy of School House,
and Form Organiser retired at the end of the year after 25 years Mrs van Niekerk has seen it all and knows it
at PHSG. She was also the Equestrian Organiser. Her dedication all. Her experience and genuine care for the
to her subject was evident in the many awards the department boarders made hostel a pleasure for all. Mr
and learners received under her tutelage. She was also a favourite Shilenge, one of our Facilities’ Supervisors
amongst the staff as she organised our (delicious) social events. retired in August, having spent 14 years
Mrs A van Niekerk retired in August after 22 years’ service. She working at Girls’ High. His unflappable
was a Science teacher, Head of Department of Art, Design, demeanour and ever-ready smile will be
Consumer Studies and Music as well as Grade 12 Executive. Her missed by staff and learners alike. These staff
HOD portfolio also included school photographs as well as members committed their time, knowledge
and energy to the Girls’ High family and we
Babies are grateful to them. May they enjoy their
well-deserved retirement.
Alannah Weideman Amantle Otondwa Mangena Despite changes to the holidays and
regulations and extra-curricular programmes,
the teachers and staff of Pretoria High School
for Girls ensured that every learner received a
quality education and as much fun as possible,
under the circumstances. Vaccination roll outs
and more adherence to regulations will help
return school life to what we remember, but
we will take the lessons Covid-19 has taught
us over these two years with us and continue
with hybrid and resource-rich education,
preparing our learners for the 21st century
world and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

FAREWELL

Dehandré Basson Joshua Brimecombe

A Langtree A Mcengwa C de Beer

Jude Risima Kutu Luke Andrew Jackson

C Nel C Zietsman D Dednam

Skylar-Grace Bullock Sophia Jelley Barroso M Ellis M Holzhäusser M Oosthuizen

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STAFF

STAFF INFORMAL

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STAFF

SUPPORT STAFF INFORMAL

PA DINNER FOR STAFF

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STAFF

STAFF VS 1ST TEAMS

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NEW SUBJECTS

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

In 2021 we launched a new subject for Grades 8 and 9 called accurate email address or CC’ing someone would be considered
Digital Citizenship that combines computer and online literacy common knowledge but has been very challenging for some of the
with language skills, especially English. This is in response to a learners. There have also been extension activities for learners who
request from the Whole School Evaluation where there was not finish quickly so that there is constant engagement. It has been
enough contact time for English HL for the junior grades. The empowering for the learners when they can help a peer or even
name was deliberately chosen to reflect the ownership and sense explain concepts and methods to their classes. We have
of belonging every learner should have in the digital world. This is encouraged this behaviour so that learners can see that they do not
what we aim to develop in this subject. have to rely solely on the teacher. They also practise clarity of
Teachers volunteered to take the classes and have been expression and effective communication - something that will
enthusiastic in learning together with the learners in this new benefit them for the rest of their lives.
subject. Ms Jelley, an English teacher, has developed the syllabus In this first year the Grade 8s and 9s are working on similar
in collaboration with the English Department and the Blended content. This will be differentiated next year when the Grade 9s
Learning committee. She has drawn on many new techniques and will already have the basic knowledge required. The syllabus is
classroom management in order to reflect the changing demands worked out in conjunction with the requirements of CAPS for
in the workplace, from remote offices to online collaboration and Grade 8 and 9 English HL and works together with what is being
just-in-time learning. covered in class. There is always an independent work component
In Term 1, the lessons concentrated on Microsoft Teams and so that learners can see for themselves where their knowledge has
understanding how they work and how to use them. Mrs Maré grown. In class, a collaborative approach is encouraged and
from the Blended Learning committee helped extensively with teachers facilitate the discovery of knowledge by the learners,
explainer videos and fun activities. Slowly we have moved to more rather than give them the answers they require. It has made
of an English focus, keeping in mind that the DC teachers are not learning an exciting journey for all - a voyage of discovery where
English teachers so the learners need to discover knowledge for each learner is the captain of their own ship. We hope that they will
themselves or use explanations supplied by the English develop a sense of curiosity for the world around them as well as
Department. The outcomes are often based on English skills – an assurance of their ability to find the answers they seek.
emails to their English teachers, researched explainer videos or In time, we hope to collaborate with other subjects and integrate
written projects. We are developing a flipped classroom approach English and digital skills with other content subjects as well as
where learners discover and record information during a DC class introduce basic coding and world-building. We are looking
and then put it into practice in an English class where the English forward to the growth of this very exciting, innovative subject. It is
teacher can deal with specific and individual queries. not graded but learners can transfer skills they learn into all their
Challenges experienced initially in this subject were based mostly academic subjects and one day into their workplace, preparing
on the old devices in the computer centre. These have all been them for the future.
upgraded which the facilitators and learners appreciate. Also, the
learners, especially the Grade 8s have very little experience with M Jelley
desktop devices. Often a double click on the mouse or writing an Subject Co-ordinator

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NEW SUBJECTS

DRAMA

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OFFICE BEARERS

LEARNER EXECUTIVE

Thandiswa Dlamini Megan Coetzee
Head Girl Deputy Head Girl

Tshegofatso Makola Hannah Castellani Thandeka Dlamini Tallis Brown
Head of North Lodge Deputy of North Lodge Head of School House Deputy Head of School House

Paije Beetge Meron Fanna
RCL President RCL Vice-president

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office Bearers

PREFECTS M Andrade M Jelley V Ramlaul

Alwande Mlambo Amy Marshall Ayakha Qhomfo
Spirit Lost property Secretary
Grade 9 Culture
Maintenance
Social responsibility

Chanda Mwanza Cwenga Nazo Didi Moleko Dimpho Sefora
Grade 9 Spirit Grade 9 Grade 8
PRO Grade 9 Tuckshop
Social responsibility

Erin Russell Faith Khumalo Fatso Maoto Gaobakwe Mahlakoana
Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 8 Spirit
Culture Tuckshop Wellness
New girls

Havana Rix Irmgard Rwida Irmuske Rwida Isabella Afonso
Sport Grade 8 Grade 9 New girls
PRO Sport Wellness
Maintenance

Jessica de Jong Kelcey Gernard Khutšo Malaka Koketso Matlou
Grade 9 Sport Grade 8 Grade 9
Sport Sport Spirit
Detention
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Kutlwano Legoabe Lara Prinsloo Lethabo Mathopa
Culture Grade 8 Spirit
Sport Sport
Maintenance
Hall

Lihle Mosiane Luvhani Mbedzi Megan Coetzee Megan Logan
Music Social responsibility Deputy Head Girl Social responsibility
Culture
Hall Spirit PRO
PRO

Mmakgosi Tlhabadira Ntando Sgudla Olerato Kgotle Rachael Weatherhead
Grade 9 Spirit Grade 8 Grade 8
Culture Sport Sport
Social responsibility

Suzie Holliday Thandeka Dlamini Thandiswa Dlamini Tshedimoso Lerefolo
New girls Social responsibility Head Girl Grade 8
PRO
Lost property Wellness
Sport

Tshego Makola Valentina Lohrentz Yanila Makhudu Zoe Sithole
PRO Grade 9 Lost property Grade 8
Culture Wellness Wellness
Social responsibility
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Absent: Maleah Schultz Spirit, Sport
Naledi Temo Grade 9, Sport

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PREFECT INDUCTION

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PREFECT CAMP

Celebrating with non-alcoholic bubbly.

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REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF LEARNERS

As the RCL Chairperson of 2021, it has been such an insightful Feedback from the classes to their respective RCLs improved, and
journey throughout this year watching the RCL body grow and the role that we play was better clarified and gave the learners a
improve. We have learnt so much about leadership, community, chance to express their concerns, their thoughts, their
sisterhood, and responsibility. compliments, and their own perspectives on our school and its
Through the challenges we have faced, most of which were caused environment. It was a unifying role, and I felt a stronger sense of
by Covid-19. We overcame them and worked together to provide community than previous years within the school.
solutions that benefitted the school as a whole. The RCL mentors and teachers were patient, understanding, and
Initiatives such as pad drives, Pride Day representation, supportive throughout this journey, and provided constructive
Conversation Club, and many more were introduced to Girls' criticism where needed, which helped us as the RCL body to
High, and were all successful in individual ways. improve and grow, as well as our leadership capabilities.
I have greatly enjoyed being a part of the RCL, and being able to A successful year and a wonderful experience.
lead alongside the RCL matrics, as well as all the grades. We made
a noticeable impact on the girls, and our changes were all made Paije Beetge
with the learners in mind. RCL Chairperson

GRADE 8 E Krüger

Brilliant Maleka Hannah Kirk-Coughlan Kiara Mathabhik Lana Jabr Nomfundo Mnguni

Olebogeng Maleka Sze Wei Lee Tamarin Theyser Tapiwa Manda Xihluke Maluleke

GRADE 9

Emily King Haki Sebina Hlonny Makwela Katelyn McKay Kgali Modikoe

Khensani Malatji Mulan Perring Neha Mathabhik Olivia Dillon Sephisihle Malimela

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GRADE 10

Anesu Katsiga Bowdene Pillay Keabetswe Masupye Keoratile Maredi Kgothatso Kekana

Khumo Magoro Masindi Mavhungu Mphoentle Mabena Tebatso Maila Vuyisile Khota

GRADE 11

Ayanda Mashilo Carly Madiba Eliel Kaninda Grace Lushamba Koketso Nkadimeng

Ofentse Lebele Pheme Dingiswayo Preena Devchand Tshimoloho Masithi Violet Nyoni

GRADE 12

Blessing Mutanha Genevieve Ngarize Marylyne Mitchell Matema Dhladhla Meron Fanna
Secretary Vice President

Napyadi Bopape Omphile Mabuza Orapeleng Kodisang Paije Beetge Simntu Kolisa
President
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MATRIC AWARDS

MATRIC AWARDS

SUBJECT PRIZES GEOGRAPHY
Thandiswa Dlamini
ACCOUNTING
The Anne Williams Trophy GERMAN
Valentina Lohrentz Julia Böhmer

AFRIKAANS HISTORY
Die Elsa Krige prys vir die Hoogste Persentasie in Afrikaans Cayla Lally
Eerste Addisionele Taal The Vida Gutstein Prize for the Highest Marks
Alicia Naudé Thandeka Dlamini

Die Inez du Saar prys vir die Beste Vordering in Afrikaans LIFE ORIENTATION
Genevieve Ngarize Cecile Fraser
Megan Logan
Die Jooste Trofee vir die Beste Prestasie in Afrikaans deur ‘n Maleah Schultz
nie-Afrikaanssprekende leerling
Nashita Chowdhury LIFE SCIENCES
Thandiswa Dlamini
Die prys vir Kreatiwe Skryfwerk Dimpho Sefora
Nashita Chowdhury
MATHEMATICS
BUSINESS STUDIES Robyn Anderson
Gaobakwe Mahlakoana Thandeka Dlamini
Tiffany Kirton Valentina Lohrentz
Yanila Makhudu
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY TThsheiBamerothMa uGsaell Prize
Masingoaneng Tlale The Alison Kitto Prize
Kezia van Rensburg
CONSUMER STUDIES
Lara Prinsloo MATHEMATICS LITERACY
Jené Fourie
The June Sussens Trophy for Consumer Studies
Cecile Fraser MUSIC
The Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph Prize
DESIGN Kayla Maree
Thashmika Naicker
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
ENGLISH The Beryl Mullins Prize
Aimée Good Thandeka Dlamini
The Mary Harrop-Allen Prize
The Anne van Zyl Prize Thandiswa Dlamini
Thandiswa Dlamini
SEPEDI
The Barrow Prize Gaobakwe Mahlakoana
Rozanna Queiros
VISUAL ART
The Spheight Prize Eunbin Kang
Thandeka Dlamini The Niraki Ramlall Memorial Trophy for the Highest Practical
Mark in Art or Design
The Valda Inglis Prize Eunbin Kang
Megan Logan

The Dorreih Elahi Prize
Isabella Afonso

FRENCH
The Hélène Verdier Prize
Robyn Anderson

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8TH SUBJECT Hannah Castellani
Exceptional Achievement in an 8th Subject Mira Cortese
(These girls have achieved 85% or more in any 8th subject) Thandeka Dlamini
Christa Braune (German Second Additional Language) Morgan Hodge
Aynaz Dehghan Dehnavi (Engineering and Graphics Design) Megan Logan
Valentina Lohrentz (AP Mathematics) Tshegofatso Makola
Yanila Makhudu (AP Mathematics) Khumisho Ntlatlane
Hope Mdakane (Dramatic Arts) Havana Rix
Emma Miles (Engineering and Graphics Design)
Erin Russell (Dance Studies) The Moira Arni prize for Loving Kindness and Caring
Dimpho Sefora (AP Mathematics) Rachael Weatherhead
Zoe Sithole (Dramatic Arts)
Masingoaneng Tlale (AP Mathematics) The Trophy for Enthusiasm, Dedication and Service
Yanila Makhudu
SPECIAL AWARDS
The Trophy for Diligence and Commitment
The William Anderson Award for Distinguished Scholarship Khumisho Ntlatlane
(These girls have obtained an average of over 84.5% in Grades Zoe Sithole
10, 11 & 12)
Thandeka Dlamini The Katz Trophy for Goodwill and Harmony
Isabella Afonso
The Dux Award for the Top Academic Achiever in Grade 12
based on their SBA Marks The Bernice Catzel Award for Service to the Community at
Thandeka Dlamini Large
Megan Logan
The Noel Niven Music Prize for Best Music Performer
Catherine Stiff The Pauline Myers-Spruyt Award for Love and Devotion to
the School
The Margaret van der Post Music Trophy for Sharing Musical Erin Russell
Talents with the School
Milena de Sousa The Gertrude Theiler Prize for All-Round Meaningful
Kayla Maree Contribution to School Life
Yanila Makhudu
The Yvonne Taylor Memorial Cup for the Pupil who has
Contributed the Most to the Choir during the Year The Gift Baloyi Award for Fortitude and Strength of
Jocelyn Weiss Character
Lihle Mosiane Megan Coetzee

The Eileen Nelson Debating Award The Lorna Bramley Award for Leadership and Stability of
Tshegofatso Makola Character
Thandiswa Dlamini
The Debra Nel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public
Speaking The Iris Award for the Head Girl
Thandeka Dlamini Thandiswa Dlamini

The Birgit Du Toit Prize for Outstanding Contribution to HONOURS AWARDS
Culture
Lihle Mosiane (As per criteria for each activity: Service to extra-curricular
activities and participation at first team level in at least three
The Sheila Abrahams Trophy for Sportsmanship activities – Grade 12 year)
Morgan Hodge
ACADEMIC
The Margaret Theiler Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Thandiswa Dlamini
Sport
Lara Prinsloo CULTURE
Catherine Stiff (String Ensemble & Orchestra)
The Edith Aitken Award for Progress in a Foreign
Environment SERVICE
Mahtab Sabri Serena Kotnik

The Winifred Hawkins Prize for excelling in a New or SPORT
Particular Sphere or Under Unusual Circumstances Lara Prinsloo
Tallis Brown
The Award for South African Representation
Catherine Stiff (Music)

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HEAD GIRL'S SPEECH

Thandiswa Dlamini

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yours. Good morning, ladies and our voices and experiences need to be
gentlemen, staff and especially the special heard. I didn’t even know that mental
guests, the Matrics of 2021. The story health was a thing and just seeing the
being told today is not only a story but a effects of it being neglected, showed the
ride along the journey of how a necessity in how more conversations
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values that a lot of us still hold with us crimson red got coloured onto our beings
today which were taught to us by our big sisters at the symbolising all our courage and strength
time, our matrics. Our matrics were powerful, unique that we had to hold on to that year.
women who taught us so much there is to life and Grade 11 really started off chilled in the sense that we
some of their advice really stuck with me and a lot of got more comfortable with our environment here and
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no matter what you look like, no matter what you have healing began. Just discovering what had not been
been told about who you are supposed to be or where serving us and what was important, the simple things in
you come from, you could still create a space for our lives that we had to put first. Hearing the different
yourself. The legacy of so many girls in this school who things going on in the world, again shifted many of our
have walked those corridors throughout the years, to mddsoefeopieantapnodreyasrretieegtivsndnetaoahonrloadttmnhhjeceeumesst,rwt.wuoIettephhwecsanoadoesufhdladoamoudsuartarizlnsileondcycgoebiehsmetoityenowgatsonfotrgedpoepemtwphnihenotraougttrdoowiugsettgsaciinnadndge
choomldpslpetaecley.for others really shifted my mindset for the valid things we believed in and be open to
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symbolised the beginning of our own growth. We were experiences of our own peers and those around. We got
painted with green, earthy hues, breaking out of the to learn the vital skill of listening to one another and
soil. Moving from being sheltered and comfortable to at the same time learning how to become confident in
having to grow by meeting new friends, doing a lot of oicnoutnresslelciligvoeeunssca.en,dlotyhaultsythanedcotrlouustr, ogfoat psearinenteedboluneto- oouf r
firsts and not being afraid of the consequences because Niwmaoaswgaitnhloeidst ytwoeahdreenwalacswomditehifniangnitidnel.ynHootanvheiantvhgianatgwloteht ohtasakedefnnuonftrtohminugss
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the mistakes, true learning was beginning. times harder. The mind-blowing part is how we’ve all
I’m not going to lie but Grade 10 hit us hard. Being made it today. Still alive and still thriving and it
blind, fully pushed into this new era of great honestly was only through our hard work, deep support
responsibility, certainly was not easy. It was the and perseverance that we could be able to be present
beginning of having to put yourself first - when tthttooohodrweomanuyasdgtrauhrvnoroeednul.lgtoIWutwfhseeleeey’hvlyeacelivrakhaereafstbdwaeoneetudonrdnbopwoenawa’itany’sntcedtotdhhmrhewomotuiiwtemghnhwedaefalo’ollvlrutehrwusmesee’ltalvveoneesagsshgoroaeannddbs
choosing subjects and friends and when tapping into the paintbrush and create our own masterpiece. In our
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had not heard before. It led us into a state of deep keep being inspired by all the beauty of life around you
reflection that suppressing our valid emotions was only to craft beautiful creations of your own. May the writers
hurting us. We learnt to stand truly as a collective and continue to put pen to paper and articulate all the free
use our voices to speak on the importance of mental sawtnoodrrdioesus.,rMmsoaecymiettohyreitehfsuronaundgdahndnceeeewrpsl,yctdrlauisstcshoscvoeamrbeoedudltiaannthgsueamangsdeealtvnoedps
health in this school. That we all have a mental

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tier bench music entertainment of this year, who made all reinvent ourselves and walk into our different spaces
the dim days brighter and brought fun to the difficult being who ever we want to be. May we continue being
mornings, discover new magnitudes of fun things in authentic, finding only wholesome people and
their journey and continue celebrating the small unapologetically living our truths in these next years.
victories life has to offer. May the entrepreneurs find bbwSoeeeccmrooeemmttohiilnnidngggtayornoebyusetro”h.nhiAnaigtngeh.ddeBstwuht tiastetuhljnfombiuseenrcn’tothemayactistnustaagarildatlysll“naWthbooewhua.thtt iinf gs you
nothing but success. May the public speakers let their
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DEPUTY HEAD GIRL'S SPEECH

Megan Coetzee

Good evening executives, educators, Futurists have always predicted that the
guests and the matriculants of 2021 most important attribute a person can
have is the ability to adapt to any
A wise man once said, “Success is not final situation. I am truly amazed at how good
but then again, failure is never fatal.” we are at changing and adapting.
Award winners, you have worked
extremely hard to achieve the awards you Do not just conform to the norm. Reach
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different equipment and different levels of weak-minded.
effort. Know that once you have reached Wpapcrocoeloifteauisrcnseiiatoansnnust.,rsreWoanungendindaeeervedeerrseg,yvodoeiotnrchygteordrtaoksy,inmbdyaokffeututhree
the top of a mountain, the climb is not yet finished. world a better place. In saying that, do
Your success is determined by how you are going to not keep quiet where your voice needs to
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in. Hold individuals accountable, including yourself.
It’s never going to be easy but rest assured, we don’t do cRoemacfhorhteaibglhetisninyoyuoruorwonwncommipnadnayn. d learn to be
easy.
Reflecting back, our time at Girls’ High was not easy. Your defining moments come at times when you ask
We arrived at the beginning of a transformation yourself ‘Who am I going to be?’
period. We had to adapt to changes very quickly and maHarcoeahwritkehvsaeiryneodgueysfoiwonumaingneogtteihndmigntoogtmoyaecornheustispeh.voaHend?doyHwowouhywroehndueoyadoyretouausldewrtoeinoat’nhct ?tgftTeaotihlnutehosreeet
many struggled with this concept. Our introduction to says a lot more about you than how you deal with
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we have all been experiencing over the past two years. weaknesses become your strengths. Know that these
awards this evening do not define who you are but
irsatahbeirgygoeurracwhoirekveemtheinctatnhdanchtahreaccteerrtiisfitcicast.e.That in itself
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COLOURS AWARDS

COLOURS AWARDS

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Iris Awards Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9 Grade 8
Ashley Alimohammadi Eshiozeme Abache Aliya Cassim Sandra Alutenkeu
Grade 12 Lorato Daly Jessica de Wit Livvy Dillon Charice Barnes
Robyn Anderson Chanté Fourie Raquel Guimarães Hannah Lamberton Hannah Burrow
Thandeka Dlamini Emily Hawkes Amé Janse van Rensburg Daniella Lushamba Gayatri Gupta
Thandiswa Dlamini Tazkia Mahomed Ismail Anesu Katsiga Jenny MacDonald Isabelle Kasonga
Aimée Good Kareena Jivan Yerin Oh Faye Maree Sze Wei Lee
Megan Logan Tumelo Mampane Megan Pabst Kendra Maree Jody Ngobeni
Valentina Lohrentz Kirsten Moorhouse Arin Sithole Tamira Naiker Zchané Prins
Yanila Makhudu Nashe Nyamkure Christien Steenekamp Kimaya Naidoo Rhehanyo Shilaluke
Tshiamo Muse Juin van Graan Eleni Tzouganatos Anastasia Niescior Jade van Huyssteen
Maleah Schultz Dunamis Tanko
Zoe Sithole

Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence

Em(i9l3y.H39a%w)kes A(r9in0.S1i4t%ho)le Li(v9v1y.7D4i%ll)on Sz(e92W.3e3i%L)ee
2021 Top Achiever in Grade 11 2021 Top Achiever in Grade 10 2021 Top Achiever in Grade 9 2021 Top Achiever in Grade 8

Honours Full Colours Maleah Schultz Tumelo Mampane Juin van Graan
Grade 12 Jordi Venter
Thandiswa Dlamini Isabella Afonso Dimpho Sefora Kirsten Moorhouse Grade 10
Grade 12 Robyn Anderson Zoe Sithole Takalani Mudau Eshiozeme Abache
Nashita Chowdhury Masingoaneng Tlale Koketso Nkadimeng Jessica de Wit
Received an Iris Award Danica Daniels Kezia van Rensburg Nashe Nyamkure Raquel Guimarães
for every semester in Thandeka Dlamini Rebecca-Ruth Pullen Amé Janse van Rensburg
Thandiswa Dlamini Grade 11 Rayna Ramrabbie Anesu Katsiga
high school Tala Elhussiny Woo An Amy Roux Khanyisile Masanabo
Aimée Good Damola Adeyemo Victoria Santos Yerin Oh
Megan Logan Ashley Alimohammadi Lexie Schoeman Genique Preller
Valentina Lohrentz Lorato Daly Neha Singh Erica Ramano
Gaobakwe Mahlakoana Chanté Fourie Nicole Soro Kganya Ramara
Yanila Makhudu Emily Hawkes Teagan Smit Arin Sithole
Kayla Maree Christina He Natalie Stoffels Caitlin Smit
Tshiamo Muse Kareena Jivan Megan Stroud Christien Steenekamp
Alicia Naudé Amber Kahumuza Rosel Tembon Eleni Tzouganatos
Lara Prinsloo Tazkia Mahomed Ismail Kumiko van der Spuy
Kaashifa Saloojee Omolemo Maimela

Half Colours Cecile Fraser Rachael Weatherhead Chloë van der Walt Hamira Moukoueke-Mandossi
Grade 12 Grade 11 Valerie Wanders Danita Naicker
Sandra Barnes Suzie Holliday Preena Devchand Grade 10 Lindokuhle Ngubeni
Julia Böhmer Eunbin Kang Faith Kekana Ola Akinkuolie Retang Nkwana
Christa Braune Simntu Kolisa Ofentse Lebele Amia Fourie Megan Pabst
Cameron Burgess Cayla Lally Grace Lushamba Katherine Hodson Bowdene Pillay
Hannah Castellani Amy Marshall Carly Madiba Eugene James Hannah Rabie
Refiloe Chaisi Koketso Matlou Elisa Neumann Mohapi Khotsa Elizabeth Sdralis
Aynaz Dehghan Dehnavi Dimpho Mothwa Chané Olivier Onalenna Khutoane Nonkululeko Skhosana
Milena de Sousa Oyama Nkumanda Nime Soga Nikita Latouf Abby-Lee Steyn
Thembiwe Dhliwayo Rozanna Queiros Khumo Magoro Karla von Brandis-Martini
Skylah du Toit Jade Scott Keabetswe Masupye Lara Wardle
Jené Fourie Catherine Stiff

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Gold Certificates (80%+ average) Ola Akinuolie Kendra Garde Kaylee Ferreira
Grade 12 Grade 11 Gayatri Gupta
Isabella Afonso Damola Adeyemo Amy Clark Dalenay Jamal Rhea Jophy
Robyn Anderson Ashley Alimohammadi Jessica de Wit Isabella Joâo-Palm Prital Joshi
Julia Böhmer Lorato Daly Maya Deng Ilse Kok Isabelle Kasonga
Nashita Chowdhury Chanté Fourie Raquel Guimarães Hannah Lamberton Kisha Leche
Danica Daniels Tiana Grobler Zoë Hawker Orelokese Lebese Sze Wei Lee
Aynaz Dehghan Dehnavi Emily Hawkes Amé Janse van Rensburg Letago Legodi Jiaxin Lin
Milena de Sousa Christina He Anesu Katsiga Kelly Lingenfelder Michaela Louw
Thandeka Dlamini Kareena Jivan Onalenna Khutoane Daniella Lushamba Mokgadi Maake
Thandiswa Dlamini Tazkia Mahomed Ismail Khanyisile Masanabo Iviwe Mabandla Tshego Mabula
Tala Elhussiny Omolemo Maimela Yerin Oh Jenny MacDonald Phiwe Mateyisi
Jené Fourie Tumelo Mampane Megan Pabst Malebo Makhananisa Rirhandzu Mdhuli
Cecile Fraser Kirsten Moorhouse Genique Preller Faye Maree Nomfundo Mnguni
Aimée Good Takalani Mudau Erica Ramano Kendra Maree Didintle Mogale
Simntu Kolisa Koketso Nkadimeng Kganya Ramara Kelly Nagle Aobakwe Mothibe
Cayla Lally Nashe Nyamkure Elizabeth Sdralis Dharini Naicker Harushni Naicker
Megan Logan Rebecca-Ruth Pullen Arin Sithole Tamira Naicker Jody Ngobeni
Valentina Lohrentz Rayna Ramrabbie Caitlin Smit Kimaya Naidoo Ndzalama Ngobeni
Gaobakwe Mahlakoana Amy Roux Christien Steenekamp Anastasia Niescior Ndzalo Nkuna
Yanila Makhudu Victoria Santos Shay Steyn Erin Prins Zchané Prins
Kayla Maree Lexie Schoeman Eleni Tzouganatos Rhea Ragoonaden Sime Qobo
Koketso Matlou Neha Singh Karla von Brandis-Martini Caitlynn Ravell Kitso Ramara
Tshiamo Muse Nicole Soro Hayley Stanton Amantle Ramodibe
Alicia Naudé Teagan Smit Grade 9 Dunamis Tanko Orefile Sebesho
Lara Prinsloo Megan Stroud Anat Abdulkareem Grace Tonking Khutso Sekhukhune
Rozanna Queiros Rosel Tembon Aimee Akom Grade 8 Rhehanyo Shilaluke
Kaashifa Saloojee Kumiko van der Spuy Alisia Balanco Sandra Alutenkeu Meghan Short
Maleah Schultz Juin van Graan Aliya Cassim Charice Barnes Matshama Tloubatla
Dimpho Sefora Jordi Venter Danique Creighton Tyler Brooks Wamashudu Tshililo
Zoe Sithole Grade 10 Saadiya Daya Hannah Burrow Lirieka van der Walt
Masingoaneng Tlale Eshiozeme Abache Livvy Dillon Konani Demana Jade van Huyssteen
Kezia van Rensburg Tolulope Essien Kashmira Joshi
Basetsana Kanyane
Silver Certificates (75% - 79% average) Lethabo Magopa Oratilwe Komoreng Naledi Kgoete
Grade 12 Grade 11 Khumo Magoro Omphemetse Ledwaba Minsun Kim
Sandra Barnes Gulce Aksoy Keabetswe Masupye Xiaoyan Lin Claire Kourie
Christa Braune Woo An Zelda Mavengere Opal Lutwama Ninamari Kriek
Cameron Burgess Preena Devchand Keratilwe Modise Leah Malan Eleni Legass
Hannah Castellani Amber Kahumuza Hamira Moukoueke- Kutlwano Mashilo Brilliant Maleka
Refiloe Chaisi Faith Kekana Mandossi Neha Mathabhik Mutshidzi Malumedzha
Thembiwe Dhliwayo Ofentse Lebele Danita Naicker Anisa Mayola Tapiwa Manda
Kelly du Toit Grace Lushamba Hannah Ngale Bandala Lindokuhle Mdlalose Kaelo Mathabathe
Skylah du Toit Carly Madiba Lindokuhle Ngubeni Sedi Mkhize Mukhethwa Mbedzi
Suzie Holliday Tekano Mathabatha Retang Nkwana Babokiwe Mpindiwa Makanaka Mgazi
Eunbin Kang Elisa Neumann Bowdene Pillay Mary Anne Naudé Kwathi-Tha Mgquba
Lesedi Kgomo Chané Olivier Hannah Rabie Aleah Rädel Katerina Milenov
Tiffany Kirton Kanie Raliapeng Amber Ribeiro Nephi Rakotomahafaly Kabelo Mohlala
Orapeleng Kodisang Nime Soga Nonkululeko Skhosana Thato Ramashilabele Yolisa Mzizi
Amy Marshall Natalie Stoffels Abby-Lee Steyn Kiana Rivers Orateng Nameng
Emma Miles Chloë van der Walt Zeniyole Tyantsi Haki Sebina Calia Nel
Lihle Mosiane Valerie Wanders Kayleigh van Gylswyk Hannah Sibanda Nhlamulo Nkwashu
Dimpho Mothwa Lara Wardle Mohini Singh Abigail Oberholzer
Oyama Nkumanda Gemma Watkins Angelika Stelzer Morgan Parton
Khumisho Ntlatlane Grade 10 Grade 9 Suku Tshabalala Rea Podile
Palesa Riba Hannah Campbell Pheladi Bopape Keira Winter Andiswa Qawu
Megan Roux Asante Chitepo Ethel Chikutuma Amy Zondagh Boikanyo Sebina
Irmgard Rwida Mikhayla de Esclana Eulalia Couto Grade 8 Kgantsho Serote
Jade Scott Vaylin du Toit Emma Currin Mikah Coetzee Megan Stockbridge
Catherine Stiff Amia Fourie Amahle Dladla Jasmine Coleman Thato Tema
Lebone Thobejane Katherine Hodson Teagan Hawkes Abigail de Bruyn Kamogelo Thabethe
Moonisah Valley Jemimah Huang Masego Khomo Nichola Els Kgaiso Thema
Rachael Weatherhead Eugene James Emily King Courtney Gauld Gabriela von Schaeffer
Hannah Weaver Leensa Keterew Bontle Kolisa Jocelyn Hendon
Mohapi Khotsa
Nikita Latouf

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COLOURS AWARDS

SPORTS AWARDS

Athletics Half Colours Siwe Macozoma Kganya Ramara
Full Colours Orategang Chokwe Paris Mehlape Kenyabu Sakata
Kopanang Dinala Alwande Mlambo Maleah Schultz
Naledi Temo Thandiswa Dlamini Naledi Mokobaki Tegan Smit
Malaika Kamangu Chanda Mwanza Rosel Tembon
Basketball Tabitha Kiabilula Thandi Nhlapo Isabella Wilson
Special Awards Olerato Kgotle
Oratile Manamela Chess
Owethu Grootboom Lethabo Matopa Half Colours
Lesedi Kgomo
Yanila Makhudu

Cross Country Thandi Nhlapo Diving Half Colours Equestrian
Half Colours Maleah Schultz Full Colours Georgie Dillon Half Colours
Isabella Wilson
Orategang Chokwe Morgan Hodge Cameron Burgess Hannah Rabie
Chanda Mwanza Aelyn Mascini Kelly du Toit Jordi Venter
Emma Miles Kaashifa Saloojee
Hockey Kara Podile Half Colours Caitlyn Garde Haley Nicholson
Full Colours Lara Prinsloo Xena Abrahams Katherine Hodson Abby-Lee Steyn
Ntando Sgudla Tannah Collings Suzie Holliday Chane van Zyl
Tallis Brown Georgie Dillon Jessica Innes Emma Vorster
Megan Coetzee Jolie-Ann Fourie Allie Mottalini Michaela Wade
Kelsey Garnard Half Colours
Kamogelo Laka Ntando Mini Maleah Schultz
Netball Yolanda Makhubela Thembi Mokgokong Kenyabu Sekata
Full Colours Tsholofelo Nkaletse Lebone Thobejane
Emma Nunn Mmakgosi Tlhabadira
Tiffany Kirton
Alwande Mlombo

Soccer Paris Mehlape Lihle Sgudla Special Awards Asifiwe Muderhwa
Half Colours Lunenceba Ngalwana Nicole Soro Tiffany Kirton Havanna Rix
Boingotlo Nku Natalie Stoffels Khutso Malaka
Xena Abrahams
Tathum Augus Half Colours Emily Hawkes Mackenzie Rimmel
Emma Miles Katherine Hodson Nicole Soro
Squash Half Colours Raslyn Joseph Christien Steenekamp
Full Colours Elona Anandlal Emma Nunn Natalie Stoffels
Georgie Dillon Amber Olsen
Jesse Kettle Chante Fourie

Swimming Half Colours
Full Colours Kirsten Moorhouse
Ame Janse van Rensburg
Serena Kotnik
Lara Prinsloo
Maleah Schultz
Rachael Weatherhead

Tennis
Full Colours

Serena Kotnik
Blessing Mutanha

Volleyball
Full Colours

Kutlwano Legoabe
Nomathemba Mulaudzi
Irmuske Rwida

Water Polo Half Colours Alexis Rauff
Full Colours Elona Anandlal Mackenzie Rimmel
Chante Fourie Christien Steenekamp
Jess de Jongh Emma Nunn Chane van Zyl
Jenna Grobler
Lara Prinsloo

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COLOURS AWARDS CULTURAL AWARDS

Choir Half Colours Raquel Guimarães Siya Mgijima Palesa Ntho
Full Colours Kiyana Africa Mohapi Khotsa Okuhle Mjadu Anathi Nyangintsimbi
Relebogile Baloyi Tabitha Kiabilula Jasmyn Mokwele Leigh-Ann Pentz
Lihle Mosiane Iphendulwe Buthelezi Makopoi Letsie Tshiamo Molefe Genique Preller
Masindi Mudau Matema Dhladhla Carly Madiba Kago Moloisane Nyakallo Rakometsi
Veani Smit Jaylon Fernhold Tirhani Maswanganyi Naledi Nhlane Yamkelo Xulu
Jocelyn Weiss Ntombi Govuzela Inam Mayekiso Bongisile Nkosi

Guitar Ensemble Half Colours
Full Colours Arin Sithole

Lihle Mosiane Half Colours Serena Kotnik Elisa Neumann Jaydee Slater
Jocelyn Weiss Woo An Kayla Maree Victoria Pinetown Kezia van Rensburg
Jasmine Beeforth Kirsten Moorhouse Tatyana Plisic Zoe Sithole
MUN Debating Rea Motaung Tiffany Skinner Jaydee Slater
Full Colours Carly Madiba
Eliel Kaninda Half Colours Amy Roux
Khumiso Ntlatlane Rozanna Queiros Lorato Daly
Mmakgosi Tlhabadira Faith Kekana
Orchestra
Full Colours Thabang Mashishi Half Colours
Luvhani Mbedzi Relebogile Baloyi
Milena de Sousa Nyakallo Rakometsi Singi Dlamini
Owami Molotja
Public Speaking
Full Colours Kego Kau Danita Naicker
Vaibhav Maharaj Kumika van der Spuy
Tembiwe Dhliwayo Malaika Miteo Itohan Zulu
Thandeka Dlamini
Half Colours String Ensemble
Rhythmony Crystal Magezi Half Colours
Full Colours Yanila Makhudu
Luvhani Mbedzi Inam Mayekiso
Megan Coetzee Masego Nkadimeng Kirsten Moorhouse
Matema Dhladla
Okuhle Mawela

Robotics
Half Colours

Damola Adeyemo
Michelle Jaramba
Malaika Kamangu

SACEE Debating
Full Colours

Tshego Makola

DELF (FRENCH AWARDS)

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MATRICS

MATRICS' PLEDGE

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MATRICS

AITKEN D Snyman
Form Teacher

Alwande Mlambo Angie Jardim Asifiwe Muderhwa Catherine Stiff
"You’re never too young to "Always be careful when you "Where words fail,
obtain and achieve whatever follow the masses. Sometimes music speaks." - Hans
you believe is destined for Christian Andersen
the M is silent."
you. Let that sink in.
Danko!"

Danica Daniels Iman Fanos Isabella Afonso Jay-Deane Smith Keorapetse Khoza
"When the tough times "I used to just crastinate "If tomorrow isn’t the
are lasting don't forget but I got so good I went due date, today isn’t the
to live, love and laugh.
#speakingfromtheheart" pro." do date."

Kirah Mankum Kristen Beneckhe Lilitha Majeke Rati Masako Sandra Saah
"It is what it is." "The two things in life "Hard Work +
that you are in total Prayer = Success
control over are your (God is not a
magician)."
attitude and your
effort."

Serena Kotnik Simntu Kolisa Sitho Mthombeni Siyamthanda Mafanya Tayla Bolleurs
"Life is too short to "That's all, folks!" "Goodbye high "Even though my life is in
spend it with people
who annoy you." school, I'll remember control, I am a mess."
you all in therapy."

Thandeka Dlamini Tshedimoso Lerefolo Tshegofatso Makola Tshegofatso Moeti Vuyani Mtintsilana
"In case this magazine "I never thought I’d still be "A charming woman
gets dug up in a few years: watching Peppa Pig at my
YES, I was the Main doesn't follow the
Character of our grade." big age." crowd. She is herself." -

Loretta Young

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MATRICS

M Oosthuizen ATHLONE
Form Teacher

Aynaz Dehghan Dehnavi Cameron Burgess Christa Braune Faith Khumalo Hannah Carmichael
"Between you and me, I 'The Office', "Never play yourself.
don’t fully know what I’m Season 7, "On Mercury a day lasts "Too swag 2 be sad."
doing.” episode 19, Don't ever play yourself.
- Brooklyn 99 minute 14:45 1408 hours, just like every Congratulations you
Monday did at school." played yourself."

Jessica de Jong Khumo Masela Lesedi Makobe Lethabo Leta Louvrdanesddeer AWlamlteida
"My therapist really “In this world you either "Happiness Over
got to know each and crank that Soulja Boy or
every one of you :) Stay Everything!"
it cranks you."
pressed."

Luvhani Mbedzi Maleah Schultz Masingoaneng Tlale Meron Fanna Mmakgosi Tlhabadira
"Say goodbye to "Dear teacher, I talk "Everybody wants to "Thank u, next."
to everyone. Moving
the cast members of my seat won’t help." know what I would do if
Peppa Pig Season I didn’t win. I guess we’ll
three It was a
never know."
mazza."

Ntando Sgudla Olerato Kgotle Onthatile Pooe Siya Maninjwa Tembiwe Dhliwayo
"I do not believe in "Of course your "And scene.” "Success is like a fart, only "They said high school
opinion matters, sweetie; your own smells nice." - would be like a movie...
indoda." just not to me." *After 5 years of They didn't say it would
pretending to like James P. Hogan be The Hunger Games."

people.*

Thandi Skosana Thashmika Naicker Thato Mohlala Tiffany Kirton Yanila Makhudu
"Be happy it drives "People said: "FOLLOW CBhGurahisblAteyinbMCesehaMnhritlus:atmnogfeiura "If snakes could fly, "Never leave a question
people crazy. Asibe this school would be an blank. If you can’t blow
YOUR DREAMS." them with your brilliance,
Happy." So I went back to bed." airport." baffle them with your

baloney."

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MATRICS

BUXTON
J Barratt
Form Teacher

Carol Shoniwa Cayla Lally Chané van Zyl Danielle Mukeba Dj Jhina
"0/10 Don't "Bazinga." "Hannah Montana
"Wait, our quotes were due
recommend at all. I today?" said nobody’s
will not do this ever perfect, but here

again." I am."

Gontse Mogashoa Kara Podile Kelcey Gernard Kiyana Africa Kutloano Batista
"... has been released "Life is like a "Life is a scooter, it
needs balance. Chile...
from a 5 year sandwich: no matter good luck dealing with
sentence." which way you flip your mental health."
it, bread comes first."

Lara Prinsloo Lethabo Mathopa Mantone Morule Megan Logan Moonisah Valley
"Look for the light in "I used to get straight 80s. "I’ve suffered for 19 years… "Stay positive,
others and pretend Now I’m not even straight test negative."
like that’s all you can If you know, you know."
lol. :)"
see."

Mvaba Mchuba Naledi Legodi Napyadi Bopape Nayah Naidoo Neo Mothoa Owethu Grootboom
"Live a life to "School is "Can I please stay for
remember." another year?” - said no
temporary but swag
is forever. Thug it one ever
out!"

Oyama Nkumanda Sandra Barnes Shakira Naidoo Tala Elhussiny Valentina Lohrentz Zamokuhle Ngcobo
"I got to experience "No Ragrets" "Class of 9+10." "High School ruined
hell for five years
before I even died" my eyesight :(."

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MATRICS

E Krüger M Basson CLARENDON
Form Teacher Form Teacher

Ashley Moses Busisiwe Mazibuko
"Hannah Montana said
"Is this for marks? nobody’s perfect, but here I

I’ve been traumatized am."
enough." "High school taught me that
rock bottom has a basement."

Chabi Thelingwani Erin Timothy Geena Goldhill Genevieve Ngarize Hannah Castellani
"Kendrick said, 'we gon’ "You li'l rat."
be alright' and I trust

that."

Jade Scott Jemma Labuschagne Julia Böhmer Lebo Setai Nchavi Hlongwane
"What lies behind us and "5 Years in this school "Live for the moments
what lies before us are and all I know is 'om te
small matters compared beklemtoon'. Thanks" you can't put into
to what lies within us." words. :)."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Neo Maluleke Nosipho Nxumalo Okuhle Mawela Oratile Manamela Riley Wearne
"I'd like to thank my arms for "Life is a dishcloth that "Trick is to stay tenacious
being by my side, my legs for wipes beetroot. I had the
always supporting me and my best years of my life here and not let any minor
fingers because I could always (Happy Opposite Day)." setback derail your
vision. Goodbye!"
count on them. Danko!"

Shannon Godfrey Tebogo Fenyane Tshego Moremi Tshiamo Muse Zoe Sithole
"You are what you choose to be. "Can’t let the "I’m a classic, man”
It’s not up to no one else so be government tell The Iris 47

great, be kind don’t let them me how my future
dim your life. A woman like the lookin’.”
Sun should always stay bright."
– Kendrick Lamar
- Kehlani

PHSG 1902 - 2021

MATRICS

CONNAUGHT
K Hanwith-Horden
Form Teacher

Aelyn Mascini Aimée Good
"Pick flowers not fights

<3."

Anathi Jada Blessing Mutanha Botshelo Masibilanga Cwenga Nazo
"Pushin'." "We living in a 'one "He lives!"

minute remaining' era."

Erin Russell Gao Mahlakoana Jenna Grobler Jody Peters Kieran Smith
"Sure I have flaws, what are "Only thing that got me
they? I sing in the shower, through high school was
sometimes I procrastinate, convincing myself that I would
occasionally I’ll hit someone do better in Paper 2 and then
with my car.” - Michael Scott not doing better in Paper 2."

Kutlwano Ntuli Megan Ferreira Mukhethwa Mathode Reneilwe Mathabathe Salizwa Mtyobo
"If all else fails, "Denial, bargaining, anger,
marry rich." depression, acceptance...
the 5 stages of waking up

and going to school."

Shaamika Krishnan Simphiwe Mzizi Thabi Mokoena Thandile Meluda Xiluva Chabalala
"A wise man once said "School was easy. It was like "We're really leaving
school just to go back to
nothing." riding a bike. Except the
bike is on fire, the floor is school, lol."
on fire and everything else
was on fire because it was

torture."

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MATRICS

S Saunders DUNCAN
Form Teacher

Amina Dossa Ané Trollip Arielle Ragbar
"In the middle of the road, "I have discovered that I am "Yasis."
in the moment you want to strong, and full of fire, and
give up, Shout out louder that I can set my world ablaze
because my passion burns
So what, what, what."
- BTS brighter than my fears."

Bongiwe Masilela Bonolo Makapan Deedee Dlokova Didi Moleko Dimpho Sefora
"And here you are "Don’t look like your "Yes... High school was "I was here, it happened,
living despite it all." tough but BOTTOM
problems, babies. I I’m leaving now…"
- Rupi Kaur LINE is that... I'm
repeat, refuse! Rather gorgeous."
rise from them."

Haley Nicholson Katiso Mohapi Khanyisile Moyo Lauren Taute Leah Robinson
"It wasn’t vibes." "Yaaa neh!" "‘Phoebe? Do you

have a plan?’
‘I don’t even have

a pla.’"

Lebone Thobejane Mahtab Sabri Martinique Bothma Matema Dhladhla Megan Coetzee
'The Office', "People call me
Season 7, "And so the adventure
episode 19, begins." bubbles..."
minute 14:45

Michaela Stevens Shenél Hansrod Suzie Holliday Thabi Sebothoma Tiisetso Lebese
"You win some, you lose "I’m not great at "A list of things I'm "When I die, I want the "Run 'Tiisetso Nyiko
senior quotes. Can I people I did group projects Lebese' on Google, it
some. As long as the interest you in a handling well with to lower me into the only gets better. I'm
sarcastic comment?" 1) ground so they can let me gonna be a big deal, just
outcome is income. Here’s 2)"
down one last time." wait and see."
to my future self…You’ve TesAsbasDenatv:ies
made it."

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GLADSTONE
A Lombard
Form Teacher

Ayakha Qhomfo Cecile Fraser Chanda Mwanza Crystal van Wetten
"They ain't wanna see me "I’d be lying if I said "It really be like "While flower blooms and
win cause I'm black,so I that sometimes." falls, scars cure and buds
pulled up in that all black I’m going to miss shoot. We are living our
this ;)"
Benz in the back." first and last moment."

Danny van Schalkwyk ♀Gabriela da Luz Hannah Weaver Irmgard Rwida Jasmine Baatjes
"If you’ve ever made me
laugh, don’t feel special. I aka la’flamesbarbie "Crystals are the
“I feel like I’m chosen I’m only reason I
laugh at everything." covered in gold”-Travis Scott passed."
7777 33 66 3 66 88 3 33

7777 <3

Jené Fourie Jesse Kettle Kayla Maree ✌Kemokopile Matsei Kezia van Rensburg
"STOP waiting for Friday, for "This year was supposed
"Garp it's your damn summer, for high school to end. "Not gonna miss any
family again." Happiness is achieved when you of y'all lmao." to be great."
- One Piece stop waiting for it and make the
most of the moment right now."

Leigh-Ann Pentz Lesedi Dikotla Lisa Maheme Milena de Sousa Mira Cortese
'The Office',
ISAIAH 41:10 Season 7, "I spent 113 880 "Sometimes you don’t
episode 19, get what you want
minute 14:45 hours of my life for a because you deserve
paper." better.”

Orapeleng Kodisang Palesa Leshika Thabang Mashishi Tshego Sehone Unathi Mzathu
"I am proud to "All I did this year "I am now happy, but the "For I know the plans I
was to thug it out." fact that “a leopard never have for you,” declares the
announce that my changes its spots” is for you LORD, “plans to prosper
Physics mark is finally and the game reserve, as you and not to harm you,
above my temperature!" plans to give you hope and
you are an animalist." a future" - Jeremiah 29:11
-Brigalia

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