Boys Prep Crossed Keys 2022

CONTENTS

Another year has flown by and how wonderful, that for most of the year, we were almost back to normal following in the wake of Covid! This is the reason why the subtle theme for this magazine is ‘TIME TO SMILE’. Firstly, because we got to take off our masks earlier this year and we could see everyone’s beautiful smiles, and secondly, because we have so much to be grateful for and to laugh and smile about. Hopefully you will see much ‘evidence’ of this throughout the magazine.

This magazine is only ever possible with the help of many people. Thank you to the many staff who have helped with write-ups and supplying of photos in this ‘every-daysomething exciting-is-happening’ environment!

Thank you also goes to Danny Parsons for his professional photos, Ruth Jordaan for managing the flow and to Sharné Edworthy for the amazing, fun-filled, beautiful pages in the magazine.

This year, for the first time, we have also included our Pre-Prep in the School magazine. We hope you enjoy paging through the 2022 yearbook as much as we have enjoyed putting it together.

The Marketing Team

Diane Fraser and Lindsay McMurray

P.S. We hope there are no omissions or errors. We have tried our best to make sure there are none, apologies upfront if there are.

SCHOOL NOTES 2022

RECTOR AND CHAIRMAN’S ANNUAL REVIEW

WELCOME TO ST PETER’S BOYS PREP

COUNCIL MEMBERS

PA NEWS

WELCOME TO THE PRE-PREP

PRE-PREP | HEADS REPORT

PRE-PREP | STAFF 2022

PRE-PREP | GRADE 000

PRE-PREP | GRADE 00

PRE-PREP | ACTIVITIES

BOYS PREP HEADMISTRESS REPORT

WELCOME TO THE JUNIOR PREP

JUNIOR PREP | STAFF AND INTERNS 2022

JUNIOR PREP | HEADS REPORT

JUNIOR PREP | GRADE 0

JUNIOR PREP | GRADE 1

JUNIOR PREP | GRADE 2

JUNIOR PREP | ACTIVITIES

JUNIOR PREP | BOOK WEEK

SENIOR PREP | STAFF 2022

FAREWELLS

WELCOMES

INSTALLATION | RECTOR AND HEADMISTRESS

CHAPLAIN’S REFLECTIONS

CHAPEL

SENIOR PREP | GRADE 6 AND 7 CELEBRATION OF ACHIEVEMENT

SENIOR PREP | MEESER, MURPHY AND WARSOP AWARDS 2022

SENIOR PREP | GRADE 3

SENIOR PREP | GRADE 4

SENIOR PREP | GRADE 5

SENIOR PREP | GRADE 6

SENIOR PREP | GRADE 7

SENIOR PREP | GRADE 7 LEADERSHIP AND CAMPS

SENIOR PREP | GRADE 7 LAST DAYS

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2023

LEAVERS 2022

TOAST TO THE LEAVERS

TOAST TO THE STAYERS

TOAST TO ST PETER’S

FLEXIB LE LEARNING PROGRAMME (FLP)

IZENZO ZOBUNTU

INNOVATION AND DESIGN

VIVA VOCE RAGAZZI PERFORMANCE

SCHOOL PRODUCTION | THE RISE OF SIMBA

SENIOR PREP | ART

SENIOR PREP | BOOK WEEK

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RECTOR AND CHAIRMAN’S

ANUAL REVIEW

SERVATE FIDEM: IN SERVICE OF THE FAITH

THE SIX PILLARS OF A ST PETER’S EDUCATION SPIRITUAL

The nurturing of a belief and value system that is based on our Anglican Ethos and promotes active expression of our core values – BE RESPECTFUL; BE RESILIENT; BE COMPASSIONATE; BE COLLABORATIVE; BE HONOURABLE; BE RESPONSIBLE.

PHYSICAL

The promotion of a healthy lifestyle that supports the general wellbeing of each child as well as preparing them for participation in the core sports they will encounter in their high school careers. An emphasis on social and emotional growth within the realm of physical activities.

ACADEMIC

To provide an academic learning experience that is relevant to the needs of the 21st Century, that incorporates our unique brand of ‘Best Practice’ pedagogy, is research-based and is appropriate for our South African and global contexts. ‘Ahead of the Game.’

CULTURAL

Participation and exposure to a number of cultural activities ranging from music, dance and drama to public speaking and an appreciation of the diverse cultures that make up the South African milieu.

EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL

The provision of an environment and opportunities that promote the wellbeing of both the individual and community and the nurturing of positive, compassionate and inclusive individuals capable of adapting to the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and constant societal change.

STEWARDSHIP AND SERVICE

Modelling and intentional interventions that promote active Ubuntu within our community as well as providing a programme that visibly demonstrates the school’s imperative to contribute to society. The St Peter’s Foundation provides the anchor for these activities, but they are part of the core curriculum experienced by each pupil. The growth of servant leadership in the ‘St Peter’s way’ is emphasised.

GENERAL REVIEW

In many ways, 2022 has been a year of getting back to normality for the school. It has also been a year of ‘new beginnings’ and our senior management team, across the school, has witnessed the first year in position for a number of people, including myself, Catherine Steenhoff as Headmistress and Craig Jooste as the Director of Academics in the Boys Prep. As I come to the end of my first year in my new role, I reflect on how an umbrella view of the whole school highlights the incredible ethos that encompasses all areas of school business and goes beyond our core educational function. The whole-school ‘BE’ Staff Conference at the start of the year served to cement those characteristics of the school that we would want to hold onto in the future. These include the Christian foundation, continuous innovation and improvement, an informal yet professional workplace and a commitment to the environment. With this focus, we have worked towards creating an space that is relevant and welcoming for every member of our community, to upgrade our communications structures and to enhance the professional development opportunities for our staff. The first phase towards the development of our whole-school campus plan has been successfully completed and exciting new projects are scheduled for next year. This intentional addressing of strategic goals has been a hallmark of the year and I thank the entire team for the progress made.

Our children have enjoyed a wonderful year of ‘getting back to normal’ and have embraced every opportunity on offer with the values-based tenacity and positivity that characterises a St Peter’s child. While humility is one of our core values, I cannot help but note the remarkable achievements of the pupils in all the pillars of our education, which has to be attributed to the excellent work being done by all who nurture, coach and teach within our community.

We have been able to gather as a community for several events that ranged from school functions to mark the installation of Catherine Steenhoff as Headmistress of the Boys Prep and myself as Rector, to our Heritage Day family event, organised by our Parents’ Inclusion Committee, that saw over 1300 tickets sold with wonderful participation across all phases of the school. In addition, the attendance at the various sporting events and school productions was indicative of just how much our community enjoys being together.

From a curriculum point of view, the OISESA (Office of Independent Schools Evaluation Southern Africa) evaluation that took place in October served to encourage us that our academic, sporting and cultural programmes remain ‘Ahead of the Game’ and of exceptional quality. This was further underpinned by our results in the International Benchmark Tests (IBTs). We hosted a National Conference in conjunction with Intrinsic Education for the first time since Covid and with the focus of this conference being Positive Education, we have continued our journey to provide a place of learning that encourages high moral standards, resilience and Fourth Industrial Revolution skills for every child.

LWAZI BAM ROB MACAULAY

SCHOOL GOVERNANCE

2022 saw a change in the Chairmanship of our School Council, with Steve du Toit, who has relocated to Cape Town, standing down as Chairman and Lwazi Bam taking the Chair in an interim capacity. We thank Steve for his many years of service to the school and are pleased that he has agreed to stay on Council as a member without portfolio to ensure that we can continue to draw on his institutional knowledge. Lwazi will hold the role of Chairman for the remaining tenure of Steve’s Chairmanship, which will ensure continuity of leadership in 2023 and into 2024.

We bade farewell to David Wilson (Alumni) and Phumlani Ngcongo (Legal), who left the School Council this year and were delighted to welcome Modise Sefume (Legal), Shaun Samuels (Foundation) and Mark Tindall (Alumni) onto Council. Thank you to Phumlani and David for your wonderful contribution to the school. We look forward to working alongside Modise, Shaun and Mark as they take up their positions on Council.

THE ST PETER’S FOUNDATION: OUR SIXTH PILLAR OF SERVICE AND STEWARDSHIP

As a school that enjoys a privileged position within our broader society, it is imperative that, in line with our Anglican Christian ethos, we are intentional in playing a role in the sustainability and growth of our country. Our pupils need to be educated within an environment that accepts this as part of expected behaviour. We encourage social justice in our children, showing the importance of kindness and a giving heart through our values and actions. Opportunities are provided for our children and their families to give back to society through hands-on experience.

What better way to instil these values than by modelling the correct behaviour as a school? St Peter’s Prep is a school of heart and we are dedicated to serving the wider community with our resources, experience and expertise. Our Foundation operates separately from the school and funding is not connected to school fee payment, which is earmarked for optimum curriculum delivery. Accordingly, the good work done by the Foundation as an expression of our Sixth Pillar relies on donations, fundraising and partnerships. 2022 has been a successful year for the expression of this Sixth Pillar:

INTERNS

We bade farewell to June Tromp mid year. ‘Mama June’ as she was affectionately known by the Interns has been instrumental in providing both guidance and care within the programme and will be remembered as one of the pioneers of this important aspect of the Sixth Pillar. Rene Levinge-Lang, who joined us from the University of Johannesburg has worked tirelessly to promote both academic rigour and a more formal structure to the programme that recognises the Interns’ journey from student teachers to experienced and competent qualified teachers during the four years of their journey. Our partnership with the University of Johannesburg has strengthened and become more intentional in nature and I am confident that the St Peter’s Intern Programme is a flagship and model for similar programmes that are being started in our peer schools. This is owing to the intentionality and broad

focus on all aspects of growth for young professionals that is best illustrated by the diagram ‘The Intern Journey’ below.

BURSARIES

The children who were awarded Foundation Bursaries to attend St Peter’s Prep have gone on to do very well in high school, with two boys being awarded the Centenary Scholarship at St John’s College (one of these boys was a Head of House this year) and the pupils who carry on their schooling within our St Peter’s family at St Peter’s College, are well equipped for their futures. Our current Grade 7 boy has been accepted at St Alban’s College and is being sponsored by a generous St Peter’s family on his journey through high school. The Foundation pays all school fees and extra-curricular costs and supports these children with their psychosocial and emotional progress.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Our partnership with Sefikeng Primary School continues to grow with our interns, parent volunteers and Senior Prep pupils engaged with the reading programme at the school. While the pupils have not been active in the paired reading programme post-Covid, this will be reintroduced into the curriculum in 2023.

The pupils themselves have taken up the Sixth Pillar challenge and you are encouraged to look at the Community Partnership page which features in the magazine.

The St Peter’s Foundation is a registered PBO and can issue Section 18A certificates and parents who would like to support these initiatives, either in a personal or business capacity, are encouraged to become part of the Sixth Pillar and donate or pledge funds that will help expand our programmes. If you are interested in assisting, please contact msloane@stpeters.co.za for further details.

CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT

Three major projects were completed this year:

• Keys Clothing (the new School Shop), Keys Cupboard (the new second-hand shop) and Keys Café

• A very welcome upgrade of the traffic solution in the Boys Junior Prep parking, impacting traffic flow around the school

• Two new Pre-Prep classrooms completed as part of our greater space planning initiative.

GREENING

We remain committed to environmental sustainability as is highlighted by our progress in the following:

• The Boys Junior Prep Solar project was completed and registered with Eskom

• Four additional JoJo tanks were installed

• Borehole usage licence was approved

• The water-use licence that will allow us to upgrade our river frontage for educational purposes was approved

In summary, despite the changes in both Council and school leadership, St Peter’s Prep Schools have enjoyed a year in which we have remained ‘Ahead of the Game, Behind Every Child’, continuously seeking ways to improve our offering throughout the year.

WHY?

On multiple levels, interns need support, mentoring, guidance and deliberate practice HOW?

Scaffold and slowly release as the journey unfolds WHAT?

To develop professional teachers and responsible citizens

Ways of learning

Successfully complete a 4-year Foundation Phase Bachelor of Education degree

WELCOME TO ST PETER’S BOYS PREP

MEMBERS COUNCIL

MR RUI MORAIS *College Head

MR LINDSAY CLUR Real Estate/Campus

MR LWAZI BAM Acting Chair

MR DES MAHONY *College Council Chairman

MAM’ THANDI CHAANE Lay Cannon, Diocese of the Anglican Church

MR STEVE DU TOIT Outgoing Chair

MRS MOIRA HODGSON *Business Manager

MRS SUSAN WOLFENDEN Vice Chair/ Transformation

MR ROB MACAULAY Rector

MS SHUIA HAMILTON-BALOYI *HR Director

MRS PAULS GIBBONS HR

RT. REV. DR STEPHEN MOREO Bishop of Johannesburg

MR DEREK WILCOCKS IT

MR MARK TINDALL Alumni

MR JAMES WELCH Finance

MRS CATHERINE STEENHOFF *Boys Prep Headmistress

MR DARREL WEBB Girls Prep Headmaster

MR MODISE SEFUME Legal

MR PETER WAN LEE Vice-Chair, PA

MR SHAUN SAMUELS Foundation

MRS ZOE VAN ONSELEN Chair, PA

MRS BERTHA MUCHINERIPI Finance

PA NEWS

BREAKING GROUND

NEW SCHOOL SHOP, SECOND HAND SHOP AND KEYS CAFÉ

WELCOME TO THE PREPREP

HEADS REPORT PRE -

“THE JOY AND SINCERITY SHOWN BY BOTH THE STAFF AND CHILDREN I ENCOUNTERED WAS TANGIBLE!”

2022, has in many ways been a very special year for us. It marks our first year of full-time learning on campus and has allowed us to focus intensely on our Play-Based curriculum. This, along with being able to successfully host many family functions and celebrations, has made it a year that I will always cherish.

ANGI BUYS

When I arrived for my first round of interviews for the Head position at St Peter’s Pre-Prep, opening in 2020, I clearly remember feeling an instant longing to be part of such a warm and caring school. The positive conversations amongst parents in the community (that I was always privy to, being in the preschool environment) were all re-affirmed within a few minutes of being on the St Peter’s campus. The joy and sincerity shown by both the staff and children I encountered was tangible! After the interview, I left feeling like the butterflies in my stomach were now doing tumble turns, I knew that for this school, ‘leading’ truly meant building a school culture that put every child’s best interest at the centre of all decisions made. In the three years I have led our Pre-Prep I have used this as my guiding light through many wonderful successes. And I have adjusted that light just a little brighter, during more challenging times.

Covid certainly was high on the list of difficult times. Having to navigate through a pandemic after only eight weeks of opening our school in 2020 made both myself and the team think differently about teaching pre-schoolers online! Our Pre-Prep is now filled with happy voices and offers a wonderful introduction to the St Peter’s journey, providing solid educational foundations to the Girls and Boys Prep Schools. We currently have around one hundred children, both boys and girls across two Grade 000 and three Grade 00 classes.

As I look back and reflect on this year, I am filled with pride and contentment. There are few jobs in the world that come with the positive benefits of leading a pre-school and working with young children. I get to be a steady force for everything good in the lives of little St Peter’s children, who are eager and naturally curious to learn. The laughter and giggles are endless when you look at life through the lens of a young child. They teach adults about finding joy in the littlest moments and discoveries, so there is always something to be grateful for.

The shared, meaningful involvement of parents, teachers and the School is essential as this creates an environment where our children feel safe and supported and optimal learning for each individual child can take place. We have had an incredible parent body and I am grateful for all the support and care shown every step of the way.

As this year draws to a close, it brings with it a farewell to our Grade 00 children who will be transitioning into the Boys and Girls Junior Preps. We send you off knowing ‘you’re off to great places!’ and look forward to hugs and warm greetings when we pop in at your ‘big school’. This also comes with new cycles and we are excited to see our Grade 000s move up to Grade 00 as we continue to nurture and teach them in their final year at the Pre-Prep. We also welcome our new Grade 000 families to St Peter’s Pre-Prep.

Wishing you all a blessed and cheerful festive season. May this holiday sparkle with moments of laughter, love and goodwill. May 2023 be complete with joy and peace.

KIRSTY BOLTMAN

CHARMAINE NDZWANE

DORCUS MOTHAPO

KRISTY-LEE FISH MARIA MNGOMA

NICOLE VAN DEN BERG

MERCY SHERENI

NONKULULEKO MONAKALI

PAULA MAIFO

SHANNA READ ROSE ADAMS

STACY THOMAS TAY THULSIE

I would eat all the ice cream

BENJAMIN

I would sit on someone’s chair

MUSAH

I would put peanut butter on my brother’s bread. He doesn’t like it

GINA

I would swop the school bags around

OLIVIA

I would bake cupcakes all day

GABRIELLA

I would drive my dad’s car

DAVID

I would hide my daddy’s shoes

ZARA

I would turn into a mermaid and swim all day

KYLIE

IF

YOU COULD BE INVISIBLE FOR ONE DAY, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

I would play tricks on my brothers and tickle them

PAIGE

I would spy on my brothers and see what they are doing

LEAH

I would turn into spiderman and stick to walls

JACKSON

I would swop clothes with my baby sister and put my clothes on her

LUYANDA

I would eat lollipops from the sweet draw

RUFARO

I would crawl into my mom and dad’s bed at night and sleep in between them

JOSHUA

I would wear my mommy’s dress

JINMENG

I would build a tower and hide in it

COLE

I would spy on my sister and eat her ice cream

LERUO

I would hide under the table and eat chips

ALEXIA

I would put on high heels and a dress and become a pretty princess

KAIREEN

I would fly an areoplane

CAMERON

Back row, from left to right: Cole Drummond; David Zhao; Joshua Bandey; Benjamin Coles; Cameron Shields; Kaireen Liu; Olivia Knox; Jinmeng Zhang; Jackson Coetzee; Luyanda Mthupha; Gabriella Gambale

Front Row, from left to right: Shanna Read; Alexia Huang; Leruo Mokhou; Paige Hall; Zara Gomes; Rufaro Takuva; Kylie Crooks; Gina Hawkins; Musah Gwaunza; Leah De Lange; Maria Mngoma

ALEXIA

ALEXIA

OLIVIA

MUSAH

GINA

ZARA

LEAH

KYLIE

PAIGE

COLE

GABRIELLA

JACKSON

JOSHUA

BENJAMIN

JINMENG

LUYANDA

KAIREEN

DUNCAN: SPIDERMAN

I want to shoot spiderwebs to catch flies as they irritate me

MILA C: CAT GIRL

I want to wear a black costume and climb up the long tower and help people from the giants

MATTHEW: SUPERMAN

I want to be strong and lift heavy cars and people and fly to help people from the bad guys

THOMAS: BATMAN

I fly with my wings and catch and punch bad guys to protect good people and drive my black superfast car

JAYDEN: SPIN

I want to see from miles away and change into a camouflage and shoot webs

AMY: BATGIRL

I want to wear my black dress with a cape and fly to help people from bad guys

GIA: BATMAN

I want to drive my black car to show my mom and dad that I can drive my car like them

FINDLEY: BATMAN

I want to have arms that turn into a jet and a motor bike that turns into a mobiro to help people from bad guys

SUMMER: OWLETTE

I like to wear red dresses and I have wings that I fly with to play with my friends

GIORGIA: WONDER WOMAN

I want to wear the same costume as hers and carry her sword to protect my people from bad people

IF I WOKE UP AS A SUPERHERO, I WOULD BE…

IVA: FLASH

I want to run fast like him and wear his red costume

ASHTON: BATMAN

I want to wear his cape and mask and drive a car that drives fast to get to school quickly and play with my friends

SCARLETT-ROSE: BAT GIRL

I want to wear a black cape to help me fly to catch bad people

MILA V: WONDER WOMAN

I want to fly coming to school and carry a sword to catch bad boys

LUCA: HULK

I want to turn green when I am angry at bad guys and be strong to lift up rocks and punch bad people coming my way

SELEMO: SPIDERMAN

I can shoot webs when I see bad guys and catch them quickly and put them in a cage

SHEBA: BAT GIRL

I want to fly up in the sky and play with the birds and help them find food in the sky

AIDEN: SPIDERMAN

I want to shoot spider webs when playing with my friends in the playground and climb up the trees using my webs

HANNAH: GHOST SPIDER

I can be invisible when playing with my friends and I can stick out my webs to catch my friends

KHAYA: SPIDERMAN

I can shoot spider webs to climb up my mother’s house and catch birds that are always on my house

LESEDI: WONDER WOMAN

I want to wear my white cape and throw my rope to catch my friends when running away from me and catch bad guys on the streets

Back row, from left to right: Thomas Mallett; Sheba Mulira; Gia Manuel; Summer Mitchell; Findley Scott; Iva De Lange; Ashton Saether; Jayden Thomas-Carter; Luca Harrington; Matthew Close; Selemo Boakgomo

Front Row, from left to right: Charmaine Ndzwane; Lesedi Legoete; Duncan Sauermann; Giorgia Little; Khayelihle Ncongwane; Scarlett-Rose Clark; Aiden Carter; Mila Canny; Amy Machido; Hannah Rollinson; Nonkululeko Monakali

Mila Vandayar

WHAT DO YOU DO BEST?

I’m the best at loving my teachers

ZIMKHITHA

I’m the best at caring for animals and caring for South Africa

ABIGAIL

I’m the best at drawing dinosaurs

LUCA

I’m good at baking cupcakes that are chocolate

KAMILLE

I’m the best at building stuff, like castles out of pegs

LEVI

I’m so good at riding my motorbike

ERNEST

I swim really fast in races

PHENYOKUHLE

I’m really good at Zulu. I can say sawubona

LISAKHANYA

I’m the best at monkey bars

RENEILWE

I’m good at running in soccer

ALAKHE

I’m good at scoring goals in soccer

MASANDE

I’m the best at monkey bars and swimming in my pool

CHARLIE

I’m the best at rugby. I’m better than my brother

RORY

I’m the best at gymnastics. I can nearly do a handstand but need to practice straightening my legs

SOFIA

I’m really good at dancing and playing soccer

ARIELLA

I’m the best penalty shooter in soccer

OLIVER

I’m so good at dancing at school. I’m the best

JESSICA

I’m the best at doing tricks and stuff in gymnastics

TAYLOR

I’m good at jumping when I’m playing rugby

ANDREW-JOHN

Back row, from left to right: Rory Schiller; Ernest De Radigues de Chenneviere; Oliver van der Berg; Luca Carello; Andrew-John Visagie; Phenyokuhle Dlamini; Sofia Schneider; Reneilwe Lecoge; Jessica van Niekerk; Ariella Tsaperas; Charlie Norcross

Front Row, from left to right: Mercy Shereni; Kamille Choga; Taylor Venter-Evans; Abigail Baerveldt; Masande Ncongwane; Alakhe Mkhize; Levi Cochrane; Scarlett Steyn; Lisakhanya Laphi; Zimkhitha Artico; Kirsty Boltman

00BUSH BABIES GRADE

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR TEACHERS DO WHEN YOU LEAVE SCHOOL?

You clean the whole school

CHASE

You go home

CHARLOTTE

You teach another class

KALLUM

Tidy the toys

DAKOTA

You make yourself a cup of tea then go into the car then go home

MCKENNA

Play with your kitties

AMELIE

Sleep in the calm corner

TATE

Clean the class

SALLY

Go home

TZURIEL

Play with your class

RHYLAN

Make tea

MICHAELA

Teach another class

REITUMETSE

Back row, from left to right: Atlarelang-Tlotliso Motsekuao; Leo Senior; Rhylan Venter-Evans; Kallum O’Donovan; Emilia Govender; Emma Lambert; Kayla Knox; Charlotte Robertson; McKenna Stewart; Reitumetse Mandlazi; Sally-Ann Crooks; Amelie Fernsby

Front Row, from left to right: Tay Thulsie; Philangothando Charumbira; Mackenzie Williams; Vihaan Naidoo; Dakota Hogg; Tzuriel Ramjogi; Michaela Scott-Rodger; Tate Heaney; Jisu Jess Kim; Chase Su; Dorcus Mothapo

LEO

PHILANGOTHANDO

REITUMETSE

You talk to the other teachers

EMILIA

Make the class shiny and then you go home

KAYLA

You clean the windows

EMMA

You make tea

MACKENZIE

Work on your laptop

LEO

You go home

JESS

Go home and sleep

VIHAAN

Eat lunch

PHILANGOTHANDO

You watch the other children

ATLARELANG-TLOTLISO

EMILIA

EMMA

MICHAELA

MACKENZIE

RHYLAN

VIHAAN

TZURIEL

AMELIE

CHARLOTTE

DAKOTA

KALLUM

KAYLA

MCKENNA

CHASE

IF

I would go with my dog Winston, up to heaven, so he can see his sister and to see my Ouma.

FRANCESCA

I would like to fly to Westpak and Cape Town. I would take chocolate.

ABIGAIL

Durban, with my mommy so I can swim. I would take chocolates.

AVNI

Into the trees, to build a nest. I want Frankie and Abi to come. I would take berries, carrots and cupcakes.

GEORGIA

To fly to the beach with my friends and my family. It has water and sand. I would take my cousins and teddies and dolls.

PAIGE

To the beach, it’s fun. I would go with my whole family, Mason and Paige. I would take my fluffy blanket.

ALIZAH

To the sea. I would swim and make sandcastles. I would take my glow in the dark blanket.

MASON

I would go to Hugo’s house. I would take fruit and salad. We would play Lego with Nathan.

PATRICK

America, I would take my dad, mom and brother. I would go to the beach.

OLIVER

Dubai, I would buy a house there. I would take my babies.

REABILOE

Cape Town, to play at the beach. I would take Hugo, Patrick, my mom and dad and Princess Grace, I would take toys for my baby sister.

NATHAN

YOU WERE A BIRD, WHERE WOULD YOU FLY TO? WOULD YOU TAKE SOMETHING WITH YOU?

Back row, from left to right: Nathan Brittain; Stella Donaldson; Jamie Tucker; Paige Morris; Munesuishe Madubeko; Oliver Miles; Abigail Blamey; Reabiloe Pitso; Mason Thurlow; Timothy Beulich; Tyler Kilian; Ethan Yang Front Row, from left to right: Paula Maifo; Michael De Courcy Hamilton; Francesca White; Julia Donaldson; Lethabo Legong; Avni Tiekam; Hugo Essey; Alizah Dosani; Georgia Wills; Patrick Whitfield; Kristy-Lee Fish

AVNI

FRANCESCA

ETHAN

TIMOTHY

ALIZAH

Europe, to eat pasta, pizza and waffles.

TIMMY

America, I like how they speak. I would take Lego because I love Lego.

HUGO

Canada, to the mountains. I would take my cars.

MUNESUISHE

Hawaii, because there are volcanoes.

TYLER

I would go to Munch and take a sandwich.

JAMIE

I would go to Sun City to swim with Matthew. I would take jelly tots.

JULIA

I would fly to the mountains. I would take my Gaga and Grandad.

STELLA

Cape Town, to the beach and go on a boat. I would go with my whole family and friends and bring dessert.

LETHABO

I would go to the pet shop with my cats to get a sister for my cats.

MICHAEL

My friends house to play dinosaurs.

ETHAN

GEORGIA

MASON

ABIGAIL

PATRICK

TYLER

REABILOE

MUNESUISHE

OLIVER

NATHAN

STELLA

PAIGE

HUGO

JULIA

LETHABO

JAMIE

MICHAEL

PREPREP

ACTIVITIES

MOTHER & CHILD CRAFT MORNING

EASTER HAT PARADE

NATIVITY PLAYS

HEDGEHOGS

BUSH BABIES

GUINEA FOWLS

BOYSHEADMISTRESSREPORT PREP

CATHERINE STEENHOFF

As I sit and reflect on 2022, I cannot believe we started the year off in masks. So much has happened and taken place since then and the treadmill of 2022 seemed to pick up at a rapid pace as the months progressed. November saw the St Peter’s community exhausted from having a full year of all the pillars of the school back on track, but at the same time so grateful that school life had returned to normal.

In my first newsletter of the year, I referred to my analogy of the ship of Theseus. I had spoken about this in my interview for position of Head when I was asked to refer to the future of St Peter’s and things I believe needed to change and improve. Greek mythology relates a story about a ship that Theseus built with his boys. They set sail around the world. Along the way, slowly, every single plank that the original ship was made of had to be replaced, until every plank on the entire ship had been replaced at least once during the voyage.

I asked the question “By replacing every plank on the ship, was Theseus’ ship still the original ship or did it cease to exist at some point and if so, what was that point?” I then explained that the question really relates to what it is that makes the St Peter’s ship what it is? Is it the planks or is it something more?

I believe our DNA that distinguishes us from any other ship in the independent schools sector is that everything we do and all decisions we make, are based on our values. Values that transcend any change of planks and provide continuity of the essence of St Peter’s.

OUR VALUES ARE EMBEDDED ACROSS THE CURRICULUM. THEY ARE THE EXPECTATIONS THAT WE AS STAFF, BOYS, AND THE ST PETER’S COMMUNITY LIVE BY. THEY ARE OUR ETHOS, THE FAMILY FEELING OF BELONGING AND THE ST PETER’S WAY WE DO THINGS! THIS IS WHAT GIVES THE SCHOOL ITS BEING – WITHOUT THIS, IT CEASES TO BE ST PETER’S.

There were some planks that just needed a touch up and others that needed more work. One of the first planks we tackled was to do with our ethos. We felt that the effects of Covid had negatively impacted the manners of the boys and greetings needed to be a focus. Although there has been an improvement, this is a plank that needs continuous attention and varnishing. Covid certainly interfered with our boys’ emotional and social wellbeing. We implemented several initiatives during the year to guide our boys through some difficulties they were having with social relationships and interactions.

The ‘It’s OK’ app for Grades 6 and 7 was brought in by Justin Attlee. This app focuses on wellbeing, giving our boys opportunities to journal their emotions, providing them with emotional literacy and giving us information about the trends in each grade on an emotional and social front. Teachers were involved in international and national wellbeing and positive psychology training, and this will be officially launched in 2023. Across the school our Life Orientation programmes were adapted to assist the boys with skills that had been lost during Covid. The curriculum and academic offering is a plank that will continuously be varnished. The focus this year has been on drawing up a comprehensive Izenzo Zobuntu curriculum. I have spoken extensively about this in various newsletters, but it is a lesson that provides critical life skills for our boys to flourish in the Senior school years and beyond. We continue to run standardised tests and benchmark ourselves nationally and internationally in core subjects. Acceptance of our boys into their high school of choice is testament to the holistic and wellrounded programme they are exposed to.

The cultural and sport pillars are on a continual process of varnishing and upgrade. Besides the obvious skills acquired through sport, music, drama and dance, these lessons create opportunities for collegiality and with it the sense of belonging and school pride that is a critical ingredient of every great school.

There were some staffing changes during the year, which were communicated in the weekly newsletters. I would like to thank the staff who have left for their incredible service to the school and the impact they made in their departments. Welcome to the new staff and congratulations to those who were promoted in 2022. Our HR department, under the guidance of Shuia Hamilton-Baloyi has worked tirelessly this year to ensure we attract top quality staff.

Planks that were changed in 2022 were firstly the second entrance to the School, which is now officially the entrance to the Boys Prep. This has proven to be very beneficial for the movement of traffic in and out of the school. Extensive changes were made to the reception and Somerset field gardens, which are all indigenous, aligning with our greening programme. A very generous donation from the PA meant we were able to build a new School Shop and second-hand shop, with a permanent Keys Café coffee shop attached. This will be opened completely in 2023. We thank the PA for their support of the School and for creating opportunities for parents and boys to enjoy new facilities.

I may be the captain of this ship, who will constantly be thinking about changing and varnishing the planks as I steer it forward, but it is ultimately the crew who ensure the passengers are safe and enjoying their experience. Our staff, both academic and support, work tirelessly giving of their time, their expertise, and their love to the boys. We are privileged to be able to have the calibre of staff we do and I want to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to them all.

As we press the stop button on the 2022 treadmill, I would like to thank Exco, my Manco team, staff and parents for all their support during my first year as Headmistress. I wish you all a blessed and special Christmas holiday and a happy and successful 2023.

SO, THE MANCO TEAM AND STAFF SET ABOUT LOOKING AT THE ST PETER’S PLANKS THAT WE FELT NEEDED TO BE VARNISHED OR CHANGED TO ENSURE OUR SHIP WAS BEING MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED IN ORDER FOR THE SCHOOL TO REMAIN RELEVANT, WORLD CLASS AND ‘AHEAD OF THE GAME’.

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JP FIRST DAY

GRADE 0

GRADE 1

GRADE 2

GRADE 0 SETTLING IN

STAFF

Middle Row, from left to right: June Tromp, Sithembele Mayekiso, Fifi Mahlangu, Idah Kgowa, Naledi Duda, Bongekile Nkosi, Wandile Sikakane, Amahle Miya, Phumzile Makwela, Thendo Mukansi

Front Row, from left to right: Didi Nkomo, Lesego Mbume, Mandisa Kwatshube, Tshegofatso Pele, Reneilwemang Lebogang, Lina Sonjica

Back row, from left to right: Claire Fietze, Wendy Herschel

Middle Row, from left to right: Lesego Ndlovu, Yolandi Sykes, Melani Fouché, Lee-Ann Pickering, Kenda Melvill-Smith, Bonolo Molefe, Lauren Creamer, Kabelo Mathe, Patricia Scott, Callan Cronin, Angela Richardson

Front Row, from left to right: Tracy Backman, Belinda Smit, Catherine Senyakanyaka, Patricia Nkwanyana, Genevieve Ritchie, Chenepe Thage

Back row, from left to right: Nomvuyo Magabela, Karabo (Kay) Mojela, Amaze Madalane, Madzanga Ramabulana, Bongeka Nyathikazi

Thapelo Pule Rene Levinge-Lang

BOYS JUNIOR PREP

HOPES, DREAMS

St Peter’s Prep staff started 2022 with the ‘Belonging Conference’ to enhance a sense of belonging to St Peter’s after two disrupted years due to Covid. We wanted the essence of this event to filter through the school, so that both children and families felt a sense of belonging to the school community. I believe that we have achieved this, with numerous events and activities open for everyone to enjoy. In our Junior Prep it was the first time our Grade 2 boys experienced a ‘normal’ school year since beginning their journey in Grade 0. As a team we also examined the planks that had built our ship, St Peter’s, over the years, taking consideration of which planks needed to be repaired or replaced under the new management of Catherine Steenhoff as Headmistress and Rob Macaulay as Rector. There were some planks that needed reinforcement after the period of online learning and subtle changes ensured steering the ship back to its full strength - a mammoth task, but so much has been achieved this year. Our whole community can feel so proud!

St Peter’s was recently required to complete a quality assurance exercise through ISASA’s organisation, OISESA, and I was thrilled when the JP Boys mentor’s parting words to me were, “I rarely visit a school where it is obvious that the boys are learning through play to this degree - fun is the main element of the learning experience. All your teachers are facilitating best practice and learning, throughout the day. Your boys are developing strong collaboration and critical thinking skills. Your parents are proud to be part of an inclusive school community.”

For our boys, as you move into a new school year in 2023, I hope and pray that your hopes and dreams are fulfilled according to God’s plan for you in the future!

As the year ends, there are so many people from our community to thank. All of whom have pulled together to create a sense of belonging.

THANK YOU TO OUR:

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nthusiastic Interns: who have been present in the classroom, grown their teaching skills, found time to study and grabbed the opportunities offered to them.

Boys: who keep all of us on our toes with their curiosity and joy for life. They have contributed significantly to our collaborative, fun learning environment daily. (We can never say a day is boring!) E

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oveable Teachers: whose contribution to the journey of education for every boy cannot be underestimated. These are the people who step up to provide an exciting day for the boys. We are so privileged to have the calibre of teachers we have – they develop the whole child and focus on their individual strengths and interests. The door never closes on a classroom and the concerns, excitement and anxiety of every boy go home with our staff.

Organised Others: the kitchen staff, maintenance team, housekeeping staff and grounds men need to be thanked for all they do to keep our school environment beautiful and enhance learning.

Nuturing Parents: our parents provide ongoing support and encouragement to the school. To those who volunteered to assist in 2022, those who consistently create an inclusive sense of belonging for our community and to each one of you for being there for your sons – thank you. G

reat Therapists: provide so much support to our boys and offer them a chance to strengthen skills needed to reach their full potential.

KENDA MELVILLSMITH

AND THE FUTURE

It takes a village to raise a child, so thank you to everyone who contributed to our JP Boys growth and progress in 2022!

So, as we come to the end of a remarkably busy and interesting year, I would like to share the story of three trees with you.

THE STORY OF THE THREE TREES

Once upon a time, there were three trees growing side by side in the forest. They were friends and they used to spend their time chatting together. Even though they were more or less the same height, and they were all growing in the same place, they were very different.

The first tree loved beauty.

The second tree loved adventure.

The third tree loved God.

One day, the trees were talking about what they wanted to be when they grew up.

‘When I grow up, I want to be a carved treasure chest, filled with sparkling jewels,’ said the first tree.

‘When I grow up, I want to be a strong ship and my captain will be a great explorer who will discover new lands,’ said the second tree.

‘I don’t want to be made into anything. I want to stay right here, growing taller every year until I’m the tallest tree in the forest. Then, when people look at me, they will see I’m pointing them to God,’ said the third tree.

The years went by and, one day, three woodcutters arrived in the forest and cut the three trees down.

‘At last! My dream of becoming a treasure chest is about to come true!’ shouted the first tree. ‘Brilliant! My dream of becoming a sailing boat is about to come true!’ yelled the second tree. ‘Oh no! Now I won’t be able to point to God,’ whispered the third tree.

The woodcutters carried the three trees away and, for two of them, the future looked bright. However, before long, all three had to say goodbye to their earlier plans. Instead of being made into a beautiful treasure chest, the first tree was made into an ugly animal feeding box. Rather than being made into a fine sailing ship, the second tree was made into a simple fishing boat. The third tree wasn’t made into anything at all. It was just cut up into planks and left stacked in the builders’ yard.

The years went by and gradually, the three trees learned to live with their broken dreams.

Then one cold winter’s night, everything changed for the first tree. A baby was born, and it was clearly no ordinary

child. Angels sang. Shepherds and kings came to visit him. Guess which animal feeding box his mother used as a cradle?

When the first tree realised what had happened, its heart filled with joy. ‘My dreams have come true after all. I may not have been filled with gold and jewels, but I have held the greatest treasure on earth.’

About 30 more years passed before everything changed for the second tree. One day, when in the middle of the lake, a terrible storm blew up and the little tree was sure that it was going to sink. Suddenly something incredible happened. One of the men on board stood up and called to the wind and the waves, ‘Peace! Be still!’ and they obeyed him. When the second tree realised what had happened, its heart filled with joy. ‘My dreams have come true after all. I may not have carried a great explorer, but I have carried the maker of heaven and earth. God’s son Jesus!’

Not long after that, things changed for the third tree too. A carpenter came and took it away, but to the tree’s dismay, he did not make anything beautiful or even useful. Instead, he made it into a coarse wooden cross.

‘Oh no! This is the sort of cross soldiers use to put criminals to death!’ thought the third tree. It should have been the worst day of the tree’s life - except for one thing. The man hanging there in agony was no ordinary criminal paying for his crime. He was Jesus - the man Christians now believed to be the Son of God - and he was dying.

When the third tree realised what was happening, its heart filled with joy. ‘My dreams have come true after all. I may not be the tallest tree in the forest, but, from this day on, as the cross of Christ, I shall always point people towards God.’

In this story, each tree had a plan for its future, but it seemed that God had a different plan for them. Initially, God’s plan did not seem as exciting as their original plans, but eventually, God used each one of them to play an important part in the life of Jesus, from his birth to his death.

We all have hopes and dreams for our futures and that is a good thing. Christians believe, if they ask God, he will show them his plan for their future. Only God knows what lies ahead of us and we need to place our trust in Him - he knows our individual hopes and dreams.

I pray that God will continue to guide every one of you in 2023, but especially those who are leaving St Peter’s, and our Grade 2 boys who are moving up to the Middle School.

GOOD FRIENDS ARE HARD TO FIND!

Sibulele Nkasana

Varish Alwar

Bodhi

Mc Ilwaine-Wright

Thando Makhathini

Kai Geier

Ankonisaho Mulaudzi

Bulumko Manentsa

Jonathan Varndell Kutana Msiza

Lotanang Dolamo

Luke Hall

Christopher Marriott

Connor Howes

George Hepburn

Jack Pattison

Aiden Gordon

Andrew Varndell

Owen Fourie

Rhys Hart

Rhys van Rugge

Ryan Black Sevastian Laurencik

ENJOYING TIME IN THE SUN

MUNCHING CHIPS AND HOT DOGS WHILE CELEBRATING HERITAGE DAY

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

PERCEPTUAL ROTATION

SENSORY PLAY

MAKING FRIENDS AT SEFIKENG

BOOK WEEK FUN

AT THE GIRLS PREP PLAYDATE LITERACY ROTATION

SANDPIT PLAY

Benjamin Mallett

James Berry

Teamo Makhathini

Busa Mkhize

Callan Fyvie

Carson de Jong

Conor Sweetman

Aryan Byron

Declan Malan

James Clarke-Buchanan

Joshua Herbst

Leano Ntholeng

Luke Fleming

Lutendo Ramuhashi

Mason van Niekerk Matteo Perks

Michael Davias

Michael van Ginkel Nkosinathi Moyo Renzo Moreira Ryan Seabrook

PUZZLE

0 WH

Grayson Jazdzewski Inathi Kama

Lethabo Legoete

Bryn Williams

Christopher Close

David Schär

Adam Booth Ahren Pranjivan Aiden Irvine

Asante Nyamela

Luke Varkevisser

Elai Jacob

Luka Djurdjevic

Mason Kitchen Nicholas Taylor Onalenna Maboa

Samuel McGuirk

Sandiso Kweyama

Sebastian Baer

Tao Hawkins Tyler Cooley

YOLANDI SYKES

Mela Boakgomo

Loic Luzala

Zohair Khan

Joshua Els

Lincoln van Rensburg

Lwazi James

Ewan Hendry

Guy Shearer

Henry Glendinning

Hunter Pretorius

Benjamin Craig Matomerero Bonga

Cole Van Niekerk

Connor King

Phiwayinkosi Charumbira

Reilly Hodgson

Riley Monji

Robert Whiting

Spencer Andrews

Tswelelo Kgomongwe

1 BM

Julien Willem

Kudzai Makina

Daniel Küsel

Finley Sanders Hriday Naidoo

Josh Kritsiotis

Adam Zachar

Benjamin Stidolph

Carter King

Charles Shelver

Mukuma Kawesha

Liam Esterhuysen Luca Viegas

Matthew van Niekerk

Mikey Chapman

Ndzalama Nkhwashu

Nkosana Ncongwane

Oliver Breval Ronin Glöss

Sean Wattam

Shivam Vallabh

Takudzwa Mabuto Thomas Hill

Travis Xavier Zio Kim

Tadiwa Makanda

Matthew Gumbo

Callan Funnell Carter Young

Christopher Stevendale

Cole MacGregor

Connor Wortmann

Anderson Wang

Amosa Lehloenya

Andrew Kyte Ashton Colin Benjamin Miles

Akshay Sudhoowa

Cuán Webb

Drew Garven

Kai Takura

Kent Hawkins

Luke Plaxton-Harrison Matthew Stewart

Riley Saether

Tiago Mesquita Tsiko Manyuha

William Hamilton

Zachary Dos Santos

Joel Thomas

Johnnie Zhang

LAUREN CREAMER

Troy Harris

Mulisa Nthakheni

Ramaano Mudau

Rirhandzu Mhlaba

Zanokuhle Mkwanazi

Matthew Hendry

Milosz Milton Neo Mokoena

Amile Ndlovu Connor White

Jordan Ho

Liam Kistan

Yakhuxolo Nodada

Justin Bandey

Langa Belle

Leo Bonheim

Charles Williams

Hluma Letlaka

Hudson Foggitt

Aharon Beacham Alessio Manni

Andani Nengovhela Cash Meares

Kamogelo Mailula

Michael Pon

Thaba Dyodo

Tamiranashe Machingauta

James Wood

James Keep

Mason Diedericks Motheo Setati

Noah Gomes

Renzo Visser

Sebastian Gaudin

Thomas Tsaperas Tiyan Naidoo Travis Mahon

Zanozuko Ntsho

2 BS

Tshimologo Ledwaba

Sethu Bangilizwe

Kerav Redhi

Chen Kimi Gong

Rhulani Sithole

Michael Manzana

Cayden MacMurray

Connor Truran

Daniel Bailey

Elih Watson

Bohlale Modiha

Andrew Saunders

Brett Stewart Buhle Laphi

Carter Botha

Keagan Biwi

Adam Schiller

Etienne Brits

Harvey White

Lesedi Rametse Luca Wood

Marcus Lin Mathew Mulira

Ndzhaka Mabunda

Samuel Freemantle Shay Syed

2 KF

Zwelamangwane Silwana

Mokhele Malie

Mawetu Nogaga

Emil Pettersson Gabriel Hunter-Smith

Gabriel Mringi

Jack Dittberner Jack Fish

Christian Kawonza Cole Hall

Connor Esterhuysen Dain Harris

Chanakya Pari Charles Anderson

Jake Gershow

Jake Gilbert

James Cameron

Jenson Jarvis Jordan Mitchell

Marko Karlovic Nkosiphile Sibiya

Richard Steenhoff

Timothy Koeberg

William Erasmus

William Marriott

Zac Stubbs

Connor Matthee

Gino Kota

Leo Kruger (Hugo)

Lihle Dyantyi

Jared Manikum

Ayrton Pollard

Benjamin Hwang

Caleb Lawless

Nicolas Calmeyer

Aiden Wortmann Letlotlo Hoaeane

Thatoyaona Dikoma

Rehaan Maharaj

Tawana Takuva

Junior Nkasana

Lubanzi Memela

Matthew Judd

Michael Jacobs

Oliver Parry

Richard Freemantle

Roshan Daya

Spencer Attwell

Sven Schmitt

Khethelo Hlabangana

Liam Jordaan

EDUVET BEES

2022 STAFF

ADMINISTRATIONCENTRAL SUPPORT STAFF

Hugo Roodt

Sean Porter Kenda Melvill-Smith

Shuia Hamilton-Baloyi

Nwabisa Nogqala

Valarie Kariwo

Trevlyn Bunting

Rene Levinge-Lang

Verginia Canale Vijay Maharaj

Lizelle Nel

Lerato Maredi

Monica Sloane Moira Hodgson

Lindsay McMurray

Monique Pheiffer Nonhlanhla Majokane

Angela Richardson

Dieter Glöss

Dalys Radloff

Brian Magalefa

Emma Makinta

Bonolo Morena

Elvis Nkuna

Diane Fraser

Caron du Plessis

Jenny van Wyk

Cecilia Neto

Lebone Legoabe

Rob Macaulay

Catherine Steenhoff

Barry Detert

Jo Shield

Siphiwe Mulaudzi

Justin Attlee Sean Creamer

Craig Jooste

PERFORMING ARTS STAFF

ACADEMIC SUPPORT UNIT

ACADEMIC STAFF

Mandisa Ndebele

Jacques van der Walt

Melani Fouché

Daniël Rossouw

Wendy Wentzel

Christina Lawless

Graham Collett Greig Steenberg

Germaine Wraight

Janine Futselaar

Debbie Ruest

Erica Faul

Kenyaditswe Molefe

Katy Mthethwa

Kent Sheppard

Kirwin Moore

Joan Delport

Kaila Williams

Lindiwe Radebe Monique Egbers Neo Motaung

Lauryn Findlay

Sachi Saville Samantha Cassidy

Qiniso Zamandla Zungu Sheri Curling

Nicole Richardson

Vicki Eagle Tanielle Quinn

Teneal Bernard

Callan Cronin Kabelo Mathe Chenepe Thage Charné Cronin

Mziyanda Mangi

Stephen Malema Thabo Masipe

Craig Taylor Danette Aroolandan

CHAPEL STAFF

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMME STAFF

SCHOOL SHOP STAFF

MEDICAL STAFF TRANSPORT STAFF

CATERING STAFF

SECURITY STAFF

MAINTENANCE STAFF

Joseph Malanga

Hlengani Mabasa

Livers Maluleke

Ntsikelelo Matanga

David Sentse

Nico Marx

Eddie Maeteletja

Lucky Shongwe Prince Ndou Shepard Masocha

Daniel Senama

Paulina Dlamini

Mongiwenkosi Khumalo

Howard Mathabatha

Stanley Ndaba

Lucy Rantho

Tshepiso Mashiane

Dolphin Shalang

Isaac Tshuma

Tebogo Mmola

Martha Lepule

Tumisho Rantho

Caiphus Serema

Lourens Rudman

Sharon Rabilal

Natasha Reynolds

Sithabile Mpofu

Lesley McMurchie

Patience Mulaudzi

Nadia Thompson

Arthur Mathole

Micheal Klink Fr Richard Wossler

Gail Brent

Cynthia Wheeler

NTJILO’S HOUSEKEEPING STAFF

ISAAC NTJILO

CATHREEN MALULEKA

JOHANNA MASHAPA PATRICIA MAMPANE SHILAH TLOKWE

FLORENCE MOJELA

NANCY HLAKO

SALMINAH MMEKOA

DANIEL SENAMA

LEBOGANG KOMAPE

PORTIA BALOYI

CLEMENT VALOYI

KHANYISILE SHEZI

PLAAKIE NTJILO SISENKOSI NCUBE

GIFT NTSOANE

NHLANHLA BUTHELEZI SEBENZILE ZWANE

DOCTOR MALANGA

LYDIA SEBATI

REHAB SEKGOBELA

TEBOGO KOMANE

ELIAS MALULEKA MPHO LENTSWANE RUPHUS SEHODI

TUMISHO RANTHO

MUGOCHI MUCHACHARI

MUSA KHUMALO NYALA NKOMO

MONGEZI SOMYALO

FRANCE HONDE

PETER NYAWO

MESHAK NGWENYA

PROUD NDEBELE

BANELE NDLOVU

PATRICK LEHOBO

LUFO GOZONGO

PROFESSOR DUBE

METRO NDEBELE

SILENCE MAKHWITING

TOBIAS MOYO

FAREWELLS

Grade 3 & 4 Innovation and Design, PhysEd

Craig joined St Peter’s from St Alban’s College in Pretoria. As a holder of a Bsc Sports Science degree and a PGCE, Craig’s impact was immediate.

He took on the role of Master Coach and HOD Physical Education. The school was looking for a more structured and visionary Phys Ed programme and with his sports science background he brought a professional and inventive PE programme to the school. As a Master Coach, Craig was involved in every aspect of the afternoon programme. His excellent general sporting knowledge along with his very organised and dedicated approach to his training sessions meant that every boy who had the pleasure of participating in one of his training sessions learned skills and valuable life lessons.

His nine years have shot by, and he finishes his career at St Peter’s as a sought after Housemaster, 1st team coach, HOD PE and an Innovation & Design teacher. This willingness to involve himself in all aspects of school life is what made him so appealing to other schools. It came as no surprise that he was offered the Director of Sport position at St Stithians.

We are going to miss Craig’s passion, his willingness to roll up his sleeves and do the hard work, his banter in the staffroom and his stories of his many Comrades Marathons. He is a true team player and we wish him all the best in his new role, comforted by the fact that he will always remain one of us!

Media Research Specialist, Izenzo Zobuntu

After leaving in 2014 to enjoy time with her young family, Katy returned to St Peter’s in 2017 to take up the role of the school librarian. Her passion for improving every boy’s reading, resulted in the introduction of the Literacy Pro Scholastics Programme which has tracked and encouraged boys to read millions of words per year.

Katy has played an essential role in launching our Izenzo Zobuntu curriculum. Her dynamic lessons have been a safe space for boys to have thought-provoking discussions in their journey to living out Ubuntu.

Katy and her family have made the decision to move to Ballito, KZN. We wish them all the best as they start their new chapter.

Music Teacher and Head of Instruments

Daniël has been an integral part of the Performing Arts Department for the last nine years. He was Head of the instrumental department, reviving the marimba ensembles and giving many boys an opportunity to participate in a plethora of music ensembles. His passion for Voice took the Viva Voce performances to a new level and increased the popularity of the show. He also played a large role in the success of our Sunset Carols performances each year. We will miss his voice in the Chapel services, leading the singing from the piano. Daniël also enjoyed the technological area of performing arts and introduced cameras and visual mixing into performances and prerecordings.

Daniël has a gentle, humble and patient nature and had a great relationship with his pupils. His presence and sense of humour in the Performing Arts department will be missed. We wish him well with his next chapter in Qatar.

Occupational Therapist

Ingrid has been an Occupational Therapist at St Peter’s Prep since 1993. She was one of the first Occupational Therapists to bring Sensory Integration (SI) into South Africa and to work in a school environment as part of her private practice. The incorporation of therapies into the school environment allowed for a strong foundation in progress to be established as the therapist could build a relationship with both teachers and parents and observe the child in their own environment.

Ingrid is leaving St Peter’s after 29 years of working as an Occupational Therapist at the school. During this time, she has touched many children’s lives, guided teachers on how to support individual needs in the classroom and assisted parents to understand and develop the needs of their children. We cannot thank her enough for the role she has played within the school and particularly as a therapist during this time. We wish Ingrid much happiness and success in the years to come.

Class Teacher and Grade Head Grade 0

Lee-Ann joined us as a Grade 2 teacher in 2018 from St Stithians. She has taught at a few schools both locally and internationally. In 2020 she moved to Head of Grade 0. Lee-Ann guided our Grade 0 team through the Covid period, managing several staff changes during this time. She has been a dedicated, hardworking teacher throughout her time at the school and the boys, under her watchful eye, have flourished. Lee-Ann puts 100% effort into every task she tackles and lives her life with integrity and determination. She has a deep relationship with God and has been studying to become a priest during her time at St Peter’s. A calling, we have no doubt, she will continue to grow and develop in years to come.

Lee-Ann has decided to start her own business and to join her family in Knysna in 2023. We wish Lee-Ann every success in her new venture and will keep an eye on Pincushion Studio in years to come.

Ingrid Bench

Lee-Ann Pickering

Daniël Rossouw

Craig Taylor

Katy Mthethwa

Sports Admin

Tyrone joined St Peter’s as Sports Administrator at the beginning of the second term in 2020. Tyrone could not have joined the school at a worse time, right in the middle of hard Lockdown! But in his energetic and professional manner, he got stuck right in helping produce videos and exercise plans for the Physical Educational website that helped boys with their routines during Lockdown.

When we resumed ‘normal’ school, Tyrone’s ability to articulate, organise and timetable, along with his eye for detail, helped create efficiency around communication as the sports department delivered its weekly practice and match schedules.

Tyrone is an outstanding all-round sportsman who excelled in high school at Water Polo, Swimming and Hockey, achieving provincial selection in these sports. But he loves all sport and is passionate about health and wellness. We will certainly miss his enthusiasm and fairness when dealing with boys and we wish both Kerry and him all the best as they start their new life chapter in the UK.

Marketing Communications Assistant

It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Nwabisa. She has been part of the St Peter’s family for four years, first as the Girls Prep receptionist and in August 2021 she joined the Marketing team.

In this short time, Nwabisa has grown from strength to strength, with new ideas and creative thoughts adding to the churning pool of activity known as Marketing! Her passion was evident in the school tours with prospective parents, and the enthusiasm shown was palpable. She has certainly found her calling in Marketing, as she is now studying a Marketing degree through UNISA.

We are going to miss Nwabisa and her little girl, Sibahle, as they move to St Mary’s for the next part of their adventure. We wish you much happiness and fulfilment in your new role, Nwabisa.

Grade 000 Teacher

With sadness in our hearts, we say farewell to Stacy Thomas, our Grade 000 Sunbirds teacher. Stacy and her family emigrated to the United Kingdom in May 2022. Stacy has been with the Pre-Prep since we opened doors in 2020. One of her most valued qualities, is her gift and ability to capture joy in both moments and in people. Stacy feels deeply and her compassionate and gentle nature creates a warm and nurturing environment for all the children in her care. We thank Stacy for all her love and dedication and wish her a world of happiness as she creates a new chapter in life with her family. We are certain that her ray of sunshine will be embraced and loved wherever she goes.

EdTech Teacher

Tanielle has been a part of the St Peter’s family for several years. She started off as a Grade 4 class teacher, but her passion for IT shaped her transition into the Edtech world where she was integral in introducing Coding and Robotics to our Edtech curriculum. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours as she ventures into web design.

Grade 00 Teacher

It is with sadness that we say farewell to Kristy-Lee Fish, as she will be relocating to the Cape with her husband and two precious boys. Kristy has been with the Pre-Prep since we opened doors in 2020, in our Grade 00 Hedgehogs class. It has been both a wonderful and memorable journey having her as part of our team and she will always remain close to our hearts. Kristy’s greatest strength is her ability to view the world through the eyes of a young child. Her classroom environment is a space filled with creativity and innovative ideas. Her dedication and passion for teaching in the early years has formed a huge part of our preschool curriculum and we have been blessed to have her sprinkle some of that magical fairy dust of hers, over our school. We wish Kristy and her family much happiness as they set off on a new adventure and hope she knows just how much she will be missed by her St Peter’s family.

Kitchen Assistant

Martha joined St Peter’s in 2001 as a Kitchen Assistant in the Catering department. She has spent the past 21 years serving our boys, girls, and staff with dedication.

Martha has made a huge impression especially with the boys, as we still have Old Boys popping into the kitchen to greet her. Her positive and reassuring interactions with them is an example to all in the kitchen. In recent years she has mentored and helped train new staff. She is going to be missed by the children and especially by her colleagues in the Catering department.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish Martha well in her retirement. May she enjoy every blessing life has to offer.

OBITUARIES

We are sad to announce the passing of Silence and Patrick, both employees of Muchachari Garden Services.

Silence spent 14 years at St Peter’s in the Boys Prep gardens and became a familiar face with the Macaulay’s as he also worked in their garden. He passed away at age 57, following a long battle with illness, and leaves behind his wife and three children. Silence will be missed as he was seen as a father figure amongst the team and was highly respected as the oldest member on the team.

Patrick spent 11 years at St Peter’s working in the Girls Prep gardens. He died suddenly at a young age of 49 and leaves behind three children. Patrick was a quiet, hard-working person and set a good example for the team.

Both gentlemen will be sorely missed.

Stacy Thomas

Kristy-Lee Fish

Patrick Leboho

Silence Makhwiting

Tyrone Pugh

Tanielle Quinn

Martha Lepule Nwabisa Nogqala

Silence Makhwiting and Patrick Leboho

WELCOMES

Class Teacher Grade 6

Kirwin joined St Peter’s in January 2022. He studied at the University of Johannesburg, obtaining a Bachelor of Education and Honours in Educational Language, Literacies, and Literature. He has been teaching for six years. Kirwin has settled right into the ‘St Peter’s way’ and the boys really enjoy his sense of humour and fun. He is married to Kayla and their daughter Ella was born this year. He is a very social person, who loves cooking and being around friends. He is often found in the library choosing a new book!

We welcome Kirwin and his family to St Peter’s and wish him all the best.

PA Junior Prep Head

Angela and her family have a long history with St Peter’s Prep, and we are delighted that she has chosen to work in the Boys Junior Prep Office. In a short space of time, Angela has become the righthand go-to person. She manages the Junior Prep with a calm guiding manner and has brought a good deal of creativity to the position.

Angela is married to Ross, whose grandfather, Canon Eric Richardson, was the first Chaplain at St Peter’s Boys Prep from 1981 to 1993 and was involved in the building of our beautiful school Chapel. Angela and Ross have three young boys – Alec, in Grade 4 and twins, Thomas and David, in Grade 3. Before working at St Peter’s, Angela was involved in marketing and publishing, she was also the Junior Prep CC for three years, guiding our parents through the difficult time of Covid.

Welcome to St Peter’s Angela and thank you for the contribution you have made this year!

Class Teacher Grade 0

Wendy is a passionate, experienced Grade 0 teacher who is held in high regard in this field of education. She started her teaching career after qualifying from Rhodes University and UNISA in 1996. She has taught in well-known South African schools both in Johannesburg and the Eastern Cape. Wendy has brought her expertise to our Grade 0 programme and meets St Peter’s philosophy of learning through play, with enthusiasm.

Wendy is married to Brendan, and they have two children, a daughter, Erin and a son, Callan. Both Wendy and Brendan were raised in East London. They relocated back to their hometown when their children were in Prep School, to give them a similar upbringing and lifestyle. We were delighted that they returned to Johannesburg once Callan finished writing matric last year. And even more, delighted when Wendy accepted a position in Grade 0 at St Peter’s.

Wendy, welcome to our beautiful school! We are so happy to have you as part of the Boys Junior Prep team!

Class Teacher Grade 2

Pat is yet another fantastic intern that we have been able to employ at St Peter’s. During her time as an intern, Pat showed her wonderful potential of becoming a dedicated and passionate teacher. We were delighted to offer her a Grade 2 teaching position upon the completion of her studies (Cum Laude). She has not only lived up to the high standards she sets for herself and her class but exceeded all expectations. Pat has incorporated all she has learned during her internship at St Peter’s and developed a positive, nurturing environment in her class.

Pat lives with her mother and has a little girl, Lwandle. Family is central to Pat’s life, and she values the contribution her mom has made to both her and her sister over the years.

Pat, there are no words to describe how proud we are of you and the amazing teacher you have become. We hope your time at St Peter’s will be both long and happy!

Kirwin Moore

Angela Richardson

Wendy Herschel

Patricia Nkwanyana

Class Teacher Grade 1

Lauren Creamer started in the Grade 1 Middle Room class in the Boys Junior Prep in January 2022. She joined us from King David Ariel where she was a Remedial Therapist and one of the founding staff members. She has studied and taught both in South Africa and internationally, spending a number of years at schools in Hong Kong and the UK. Lauren has been an asset to the little boys in her class guiding them to reach their potential in a patient, calm manner.

Lauren is married to Sean, and they have two daughters Caitlin in Grade 3, and Abigail who will join Grade 0 in 2023. The family enjoys their time camping and spending time on the beach, as Sean grew up as a surfer in Durban.

Lauren has brought a wealth of knowledge and understanding to assist our boys, particularly in the Middle Room environment. She has taken up the position of Head of the Academic Support Unit at St Peter’s Boys Prep from 2023. Our loss in the Junior Prep is, however, a gain for every boy at the school. We wish Lauren much success and happiness in her new role at the school.

Class Teacher Grade 3

The Middle School welcomes our newest member of the team! Teneal is teaching Grade 3 and is a perfect fit in the Grade 3 year. Teneal is from Durban and moved up to Johannesburg to do her Post Grad at Wits. She took up a teaching post at St Theresa’s and then moved to St Peter’s. Teneal is very keen to get involved in all that St Peter’s has to offer and has made a huge contribution to the team. Her warm, kind nature epitomises her nurturing ways and endears her to her class. She loves to cook and is passionate about reading.

May her stay be a long and happy one!

Director of Interns

After a long search for the right person, we were blessed to find Rene to join the St Peter’s Foundation team. She joins us from the University of Johannesburg, where she was instrumental in developing the online Education Foundation Phase degree. She has worked extensively in the education and HR fields.

Rene will be managing the St Peter’s Intern Programme, which produces professional, inspirational teachers, making a real difference to education in South Africa. Her guidance and extensive knowledge will take the programme to new heights. She has already made significant changes to make the programme more integrative and Rene is an excellent support for the interns. She is married to Fabian, has 3 sons, one of who will be coming to our school next year and her four men keep her busy! Rene is also excited to be a part of the St Peter’s family and looks forward to developing and growing the Intern Programme. In the not-too-distant future, Rene will be embarking on attaining her PhD.

Welcome Rene, we look forward to learning so much from you.

Grade 000 Teacher

We are delighted to have appointed Charmaine Ndzwane as our Grade 000 Sunbirds teacher in September 2022. Charmaine has a deep passion for our school and a strong foundation in understanding both our ethos and teaching practices. Charmaine has been part of the St Peter’s family for the past 12 years and she joined the Pre-Prep from the Girls Junior Prep Grade 0 unit in January 2021. Her energy and devotion for teaching shines bright and she has found her happy space teaching our 3 and 4 year olds. On entering her classroom, you experience engaged and joyful little people in her care. When her Sunbird children arrive in the morning, you can often hear them curiously asking, “What fun are we going to have today?’’ Charmaine completes our staff body beautifully and brings such enthusiasm and energy into our unit!

Marketing Director

We were delighted that Lindsay McMurray joined us as the Director of Marketing in October 2022. Lindsay is no stranger to the St Peter’s family, with her three boys being both past and present St Peter’s pupils. Lindsay joined the Marketing team in a locum position in January 2022 and has already cemented positive relationships with both the team and the various sections of the schools. Lindsay was formerly employed by Investec and so comes to us with diverse marketing skills that will add to the basket of talent that is already present in our marketing team.

We wish Lindsay everything of the best as she works with her team to ensure that the good work being done at St Peter’s Prep Schools is shared with an even broader community.

Rene Levinge-Lang

Teneal Bernard

Lauren Creamer

Lindsay McMurray

Charmaine Ndzwane

An Installation service is about:

INSTALLATION RECTOR AND HEADMISTRESS INSTALLATION SERVICES

• Ackn owledging that we are a diocesan school and fall under the Anglican Diocese of Johannesburg. The implication of this is that God is the focal point of our ministry with children, in whatever vocation we are called to fulfil at St Peter’s.

• When a person gets installed, the Bishop installs them in their seat in the chapel giving them the power and humility to fulfil their roles within the school as dually appointed with his license.

• T he St Peter’s community is involved in the service and pledges their support. This demonstrates the relationship between those being installed and the community which they serve. Relationships are a critical aspect - as Christ led His people in the community, Rob and Cath’s roles are to build relationships and work within the communities they are appointed to.

• Every decision or action they take begins with God, and in their humanity, God works out His divine plan.

This year we celebrated the installation of, Rob Macaulay, Rector of St Peter’s Prep Schools and Catherine Steenhoff, Headmistress of St Peter’s Boys Prep School.

FINDING JOY

Many people have asked the question throughout this year, “what is the purpose of life?” In the reality of our situation, we don’t seem to experience joy and laughter as we did. Many of us are still trying to recover from the devastation of Covid. Our country and world are not functioning as they should and so we are speechless and to some degree feel helpless. The Psalmist in Psalm 121 asked the same question:

I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?

My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

In the book of Job, Job also felt bewildered. He had lost everything, family and possessions, but he continually remains faithful to God who eventually blesses his life and Job finds true happiness again. God shows his absolute control over His creation in the natural world, and He also reveals His power, not only as God creator and sustainer of the world, but He also shows Job that He is the source of inspiration and love, working with brokenness that all might find joy.

Since Lockdown ended, we have sought God even in our trials and tribulations and in looking, we have found God’s blessings and had key moments in the life of our School which we celebrated and where we found joy. God the light amidst our darkness.

We started off the year with a newly ordained Rector, Rev Rob Macaulay and Headmistress of the Boys Prep, Catherine Steenhoff. Their installation, which is where the Bishop gives them their license to carry out their duties, was exceptional, shared with family, little St Peter’s miracles and friends. This is what St Peter’s is all about, acknowledging our creator as the source of all life, that by their submission to God, He has blessed them and us through their servant leadership within our community. With this responsibility comes the love and care which we have tangibly experienced this year in true St Peter’s style.

Another area in our lives where we have experienced Christ, is through the values which come from our Christian Ethos. These

values are helping to grow our children into people who morally accept all that life offers. Our girls and boys learn that in living out our values, they can find joy. Our children have come to know and express this themselves amongst all they encounter. They have shown resilience and commitment in everything. Through the resilience of our children, many adults have learnt life lessons which have brought about a sense of joy.

Our journey of Christian belonging is where Jesus, in our humanity, allows us to belong to the St Peter’s family. What joy there is in belonging. This is evident in our transformation, inclusion and diversity journey, in our constant anti-bullying intervention and through our pastoral care involvement. We have had to ‘relearn’ the ability to socialise in meaningful relationships. We have seen the evidence of this in our community projects where it has not been so much about our gain and fulfilment, but about the ability to change other people’s lives through unselfish interactions. We have witnessed this in our children giving up weekends to support charities and in many random acts of kindness.

My prayer is to find joy with you in your lives. Please feel free to contact me should you need any interventions in your life, so that you may find the promise of joy.

As always, Love and Blessings

Fr Richard

WOSSLER

MANDELA DAY SERVICE

TUTU SERVICE | JUNIOR AND SENIOR PREP

THE MADIBA TREE

ASH WEDNESDAY | JUNIOR AND SENIOR PREP

6 7 AND GRADE CELEBRATION OF ACHIEVEMENT

ACADEMIC COLOURS

Average 80%+ throughout the year

Tristan Aitken

Christian Bernhardi

Cameron Bowen

Jack Campbell

Tshimologo Diale

Morgan Gilbert

Thomas Hall

Vumile Holomisa

Benjamin Holme

Tristan John

Robert Kruse

Lizo Magadla

Shammah Makofane

Luyanda Malinga

Aiden Marriott

Oreratile Mathe

Rorisang Mathe

Jordan Matthee

Maita Mazhande

Nkosana Msimang

Reotshepile Muhlwa

Rorisang Nkosi

Kairav Panday

Oliver Pluke

Nihal Poonsamy

Declan Richardson

Yash Singh

Sam Stone

Michael Strauss

Luca Stylianou

Nishay Sudhoowa

Yu Bo Weng

Oliver Whitaker

SUBJECT PRIZES

ENGLISH MATHEMATICS

AFRIKAANS

NATURAL SCIENCE INQUIRY ISIZULU

GRADE 6 GRADE 7

ACADEMIC COLOURS

RE-AWARDS

Dylan Amm

Finn Backes

Trent Buckley

Matthew Cassidy

Michael-James Celliers

Ethan Detert

Alec Dhaeyere

Michael Dippenaar

Logan Franklin

William Hewitt

Simbarashe Katemauswa

Alan McFerren

Murray Meyer

Zaid Moosa

Reza Mudaly

Vibhav Panday

Jasper Pang

Evanthi Papas

Premeshan Pillay

Shivek Reddy

YU BO WENG

YU BO WENG

YU BO WENG

YU BO WENG

BENJAMIN HOLME

KAIRAV PANDAY

YU BO WENG

KAIRAV PANDAY

Average 75%+ throughout the year

Richard van den Aardweg

Duncan Villet

NEW AWARDS

Cade Diez

Onkemetse Dikoma

Adrian Etzinger

Sikhonathi Gama

Kieran Green

Antony Hattingh

Zhengfei Li

Mahlatse Maapola

Colby Mocke

Ayobanji Oni

Michael Tindall

Kean Waterston

Kairav Panday Gr 6 Inquiry and IsiZulu

Benjamin Holme Gr 6 Inquiry

Yu Bo Weng Gr 6 English, Mathematics, Inquiry, Afrikaans and Natural Science

SUBJECT PRIZES

ENGLISH MATHEMATICS

NATURAL SCIENCE

ISIZULU AFRIKAANS

INNOVATION & DESIGN

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

ART

VIBHAV PANDAY

ZHENGFEI LI

REZA MUDALY

REZA MUDALY

RICHARD VAN DEN AARDWEG

KEAN WATERSTON

TRENT BUCKLEY

TRENT BUCKLEY

JULIAN CAMERON - SMITH

MICHAEL- JAMES CELLIERS for graphite drawing

COLBY MOCKE for graphite & charcoal drawing

JASPER PANG for charcoal drawing

DEREK WILKINSON

Social Science Prize

KORSTEN CUP

For bilingualism English / Afrikaans

IsiZULU CUP For bilingualism isiZulu / English

VIBHAV PANDAY

MATTHEW CASSIDY

REZA MUDALY

Jasper Pang Gr 7 Art

Michael-James Celliers Gr 7 Art

Colby Mocke Gr 7 Art

Trent Buckley Gr 7 Innovation & Design and Education Technology

Vibhav Panday Gr 7 English and Derek Wilkinson Social Science Prize

Julian Cameron-Smith Gr 7 Education Technology

Reza Mudaly Gr 7 Natural Science, IsiZulu and IsiZulu Cup for Bilingualism

Zhengfei Li Gr 7 Mathematics

Matthew Cassidy Korsten Cup for Bilingualism

Kean Waterston Gr 7 Innovation & Design

Richard van den Aardweg Gr 7 Afrikaans

DRAMA, MUSIC AND SPORT CONTRIBUTION AWARDS

CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOOL DRAMA

Tirivashe Pasipanodya

MOZART TROPHY | DONATED BY VAUGHAN VAN ZYL

For outstanding musicianship, achievement and overall contribution to the music and the Choir at St Peter’s and upholding St Peter’s Values

Tirivashe Pasipanodya

CHOIR AWARD | DILIGENCE IN CHOIR

Premeshan Pillay

ANDERSON AWARD

For contribution to school sport and upholding St Peter’s Values

Mahlatse Maapola

FOUNDERS CUP THOMAS AWARD

FOR CONSISTENT EFFORT & ENTHUSIASM GRADE 7 This is awarded for consistent effort, enthusiastic attitude and wide involvement and upholding the St Peter’s Values

Onkemetse Dikoma

Jack Hegarty

Salem Kalonji Mbukula

Simbarashe Katemauswa

Mahlatse Maapola

William Milne

Nthato Mpakati

COUNCIL AWARD

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO LIFE AT ST PETER’S All-round excellence and attitude and always upholding the values of St Peter’s. Must hold Colours in at least two areas of School Life.

ROCK AWARD FOR GRADE 7 (DUX)

OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS

Lwandile Mpanza

Tirivashe Pasipanodya

Premeshan Pillay

Lizwi Shezi

Kombe Temba

Duncan Villet

Kean Waterston

Inter-House Academic Merit Award Positions as at December

1. MIRFIELD

2. SAGE

3. BISHOPS

4. DODSON

5. BAVIN

Tirivashe Pasipanodya Contribution to School Drama and Mozart Trophy

Premeshan Pillay Choir Award

Mahlatse Maapola Anderson Award

Matthew Cassidy Vibhav Panday

AWARDS

MEESER AWARD

This trophy was presented by Frances and Mike Meeser in memory of their son, Daniel.

Criteria for the award voted by the boys in Grade 6:

• Helpful to peers and staff at the school.

• Shows qualities of integrity and compassion.

• Shows consideration for the needs of others.

• Epitomises the spirit of a St Peter’s boy.

MURPHY AWARD

This trophy was presented to St Peter’s by the school barber in the 1950s as a mark of his affection for the boys.

Criteria for this award:

• Manliness

• Humility

• Appearance

• Attitude

WARSOP AWARD

This trophy was presented by John and Rebecca Warsop in memory of their son, JB, who died tragically in a motor vehicle collision.

The recipient of this award must remain positive and enthusiastic despite setbacks, facing and absorbing failure or hardships and coming back cheerfully and determinedly; despite disappointment.

Christian Pendleton Oreratile Mathe Oliver Pluke

Premeshan Pillay

Callum Collett

Ayobanji Oni

Trent Buckley

Michael Dippenaar

Matthew Cassidy

Vihan Poonsamy

Prince Rabali

Kgosietsile Ntsane

Dominic Ramagwede

Ethan de Lange

Evan Govender

Heath Mahon

Jason Scott

Adam Parry

Alexander Davias

Joshua Ponnen

Leyise Simelane

Luke Jansen

Lusapholwethu Zulu

Lutendo Tshikhudo

Michael Parreira Murray Little

Owen Zachar

Richard Brodie-Smith

Shuo Cai

Troy Wentzel

Yusha Trethewey

Callum Maier

David Richardson

3 SCA

James Bisset

Jared Janse van Rensburg

Bafokeng Molefe

Connor Byleveld

Connor Kent

Ethan Tsaperas

Adam Poonan

Adam Scott

Alexander Rohland

Andrew Scott

Jiyul Hwang

Jono Cheek

Mason Esterhuysen

Max Barlow

Michael Brits

Neelo Leshoai Nicholas Varndell Noah Mulumba Oliver Thomas Rhys Wentzel

Riley Whyte Ryan Küsel

Thomas Richardson

Tumisho Mphahlele Zac Koller

3 TB

Kian Mostert

Flynn Horsley

Dominic Le Roux

Eben Pienaar

Ethan Pienaar

Finn MacColl

Adam Glass Boikgantsho Diale

Daniel Cochrane

Ethan Mutamba

Daniel Weng

Jack MacGregor Jackson Garden

Jude Saville

Justin Ford

Langalibalele Hadebe

Liam Hartmann

Liam Jordaan

Matthew Connellan Nicholas Stamaratis

Nicholas Turvey Reilly de Lange

Rhys McCullagh

Ryan Buckley

Ryder Caromba

Nikit Lutchman

Tadiwa Katemauswa

Darsh Samuels

Ndumiso Dube

Aphiwokuhle Sibisi

Charles Dittberner

Charlie White

Daniel Stevens

Frederick Prinsloo

Alexander van den Berg

Bayanda Saliwa

Blake McCreedy

Aiden Kotzenmacher

Jack van Vuuren

James Hugo

Jeremy Wattam

Luca Del Fabbro

Luke Lennox

Matthew van der Merwe

Muhluri Nkhwashu

Nkosinathi Muhlwa

Oliver Nash

Phatsimo Kgomongwe

Thapelo Motsamai

Tristan Summers

Zixin Lin

Kgopotso Theledi

Ethan Makomva Ian Barrow

James Dickens

Aidan Robertson

Alexander McMurray

Christian Ingham-Brown

Wangu Kawesha

Jacob Bauer

Bradley Bowen

Liam Timcke

Lincoln Zambelli

Louis Campbell

Lulo Bundwini

Maximilian Du Toit

Michael Erasmus Mohlakeng Mochela

Nathan Colin

Oliver Boltman

Robert Anderson

Ryan Strange Sihle Bangilizwe

Yashvir Marrie

WHAT HAS BEEN A HIGHLIGHT OF BEING IN GRADE 4KW?

Just being in the class

AADI

Getting a pen

COLBY

My highlight of being in 4KW is how funny we are

WANDILE

Singing and dancing on Fridays

ADITYA

Getting new friends

AMIR

CAMP!!!!

KHAN

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE YOUR GRADE 4 YEAR?

My greatest grade yet!

MAX Growth

WAKHILE

Exciting

ETHAN

Fun, exciting, funny, nice, easy and tiring

DANE

Fun and fantastic, I just had to write two

GREGORY

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GABRIEL

WHAT IS A GOOD MOTTO FOR OUR CLASS?

To work hard in all that you do

MICHAEL

Highlights of being in Grade 4KW are when we went on camp and outings, and I also really enjoyed impact challenge week!

AASHISH

All the new friends I have made

TANE

I really loved learning new things and having my teacher for two years

SETH

Treat people with kindness

CHRISTOPHER

Don’t overthink it, relax and sync it

MUNASHE

Never give up

MAFOKO

We treat people with the 4KW attitude

NOLAN

Fun, hard work and respect

ALEC

Always be nice to everyone

THEMBA

Bring a pen

OLIVER

Follow instructions so you won’t miss the fun

LWAZI

Believe in yourself and you will accomplish great things

LUKE

Wakhile Mabuza

Seth Sampson

Themba Mdlalose

Tane Watson Wandile Mahlangu

Munashe Makofane

Nolan Sun

Ethan Hocknell

Aditya Marrie

Aashish Daya

Gregory Anderson

Khan Schmitt

Luke Jennings

Lwazi Mabaso

Mafoko Moeketsi

Colby Reed

Christopher de Leiburne

Dane Carey

Gabriel Jacobs

Aadi Sharma Alec Richardson Amir Oreagba Max Pheiffer

Michael Kritsiotis

Oliver Sanders

Reatlegile Serote

Tlholo Maesela Jacob Norcross

Dylan Hocknell

Eric Field

James Parry

Jesse Bischofberger

Kael Moodley

Atrayu Singh

Benjamin Taylor

Dylan Buckley

Aganang Mashabela

Andrew van Onselen

Kingston Thomas Luke Dickson

Lwandile Nkuna

Mitchell Guy Mkariso Msiza

Moagi Mbhele Neil van Heerden

Patrick Brodie-Smith

Riley Gilbert

Tagara Hove

Tsholo Moholi Will Garven

Rohan Kumar

Mihir Gajathar

Luyololwethu Ntsho

Andile Ngcongo

Katekani Shipalana

Khrishay Gulab

Cameron Pluke

Christopher Grota

Daniel Scott

Aphiwe Nwaoshai Caden Howell

Levi Visser Malachi Mogale

Matthew Cameron

Nashe Mazhande

Zayn Mohamed

Connor Delport

Qhama Dyantyi

Josh Morris

Adam Trethewey Ntsika Adams Oliver Wilson Patroklos Tsaperas

Ralintho Nesengani

Rorisang Mavuso Ruichen Miao

Thabang Malema

Zipho Lujabe

Ziyon Imo

Suvir Gajjar

Ifeanyichukwu Okafor

Jack Lamberti

Kano Oliphant

Khotso Olifant

Kutlwano Khalema

Christian Addison Aiden Maphosa

Connor Nell

Connor Scott

Cooper Morrison

Logan Crossan

Matt Hardy

Matthew Thackwell

Max Corbett

Max Dickens

Michael Stylianou

Murray McGuirk

Oliver Dewar

Owen Ford

Kai Van Binsbergen

Rhys Abraham

Ryan Diack Siwaphiwe Mlanjana

6 GC

Ian Morrow Jack-Riley Govender Jalues Ndyetabula

Justin Hewlett Kairav Panday

Khumo Moerane

Lizo Magadla

Luca Stylianou

Michael Baisley Mulweli Phungo

Nicholas Hemphill Nihal Poonsamy Nkosana Msimang Oliver McMurray Omphilemasego Maifala

Rourke

Plaxton-Harrison Shammah Makofane Tlotlego Makola

Vumile Holomisa Yash Singh

Akshaj Lachman Athe Hilita

Benjamin Holme

Calen Unser

Christian Bernhardi

Christian Pendleton

Biko Makaula

Kyan Mokgwatsane

Lee Bischofberger

Luyanda Malinga

Haydon Reed

Jack Campbell

Jordan Matthee

Kevin Wang

Aryan Kallan

Connor Zuma Declan Richardson

KIRWIN MOORE

Tristan John

Nishay Sudhoowa

Rorisang Mathe

Maita Mazhande

Michael Mutamba

Michael Napier

Munei Mangale

Ndiye Motheo Khupe

Nicholas Bodley

Oliver Pluke

Oliver Whitaker

Rorisang Nkosi

Sam Stone

Thomas Hall

Yu Bo Weng

Tiisetso Hamilton-Baloyi

Tshiamo-Otsile Kgaboesele

Stuart Barrow Shaan Naidoo

Oreratile Mathe

Rendani Ramabulana

Chukwuma Okafor

Musawenkosi Mdlalose Kai Davenport

Kellan Denny

Lefa Moholi

Lesedi Mokoena

Mbusi Keta

Michael Strauss

Cameron Timcke

James Anderson

Morgan Gilbert

Patrick Watkins Reotshepile Muhlwa

Rhys Wilson

Robert Kruse Taonga Banda

Thomas Orpen

Tristan Aitken Tshimologo Diale

Aiden Marriott Azile Zia Dlungwana

Cameron Bowen

Salem Kalonji Mbukula

Ndabenhle Ngumuya

Premeshan Pillay

Ethan Zambelli

Jack Hegarty

Murray Meyer

Duncan Villet

Richard van den Aardweg

Ryan Geier

Sinjin Moffett

Trent Buckley

William Hewitt

William Milne

Dylan Amm

Christian Moffett

Shivek Reddy

7 BISHOPS GRADE

SEAN CREAMER

Kombe Temba

Andile Dlamini

Mthobeli Mgudlwa

Zaid Moosa

Luke Kruger

Finn Backes

George Zografos

Jayden Kwan

Evanthi Papas

Joshua Waddell

Julian Cameron-Smith

Michael Dippenaar

Michael Tindall

Oliver Beukes

Ayobanji Oni

Duncan Farquhar

Cade Diez

Jasper Pang

Simbarashe Katemauswa

Zac Jansen

Luba Mogotsi Pengyuan Ji

Kaiden Chetty

Zhengfei Li

Leatile Motsoeneng

Kieran Green

Alan McFerren

Mahlatse Maapola

Alec Dhaeyere

Lizwi Shezi

Matthew Cassidy

Nthato Mpakati

Reza Mudaly

Kamsi Onuoka

Hlulane Ngobeni Kean Waterston

Aseza-Oyola Nkombisa Connor Pledger

Lethabo Seabe

Logan Franklin Stuart Steenhoff

Tirivashe Pasipanodya

Tristan Gillespie

Antony Hattingh

Adrian Etzinger

7 SAGE GRADE

JUSTIN ATTLEE

Vibhav Panday

Lwandile Mpanza

Michael-James Celliers

Ethan Detert

Christopher Coltham

Onkemetse Dikoma

Keshav Naidoo

Chad Abrahams

Colby Mocke

Diego Damilano

Callum Collett

Gregory Armstrong

Sikhonathi Gama

Phawulemalangeni Dlamini

AND LEADERSHIP DAY GRADE 7 CAMP

LEAVERS GIFT | BASKETBALL COURTS WATER FOUNTAIN

SCHOLARSHIPS 2023 FOR

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADE 7 BOYS WHO HAVE BEEN AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2023. 17 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED, 12 WERE ACCEPTED.

ETHAN DETERT

CADE DIEZ

WILLIAM HEWITT

ZAC JANSEN

SALEM KALONJI MBUKULA

ZHENGFEI LI

MAHLATSE MAAPOLA

COLBY MOCKE

KESHAV NAIDOO

JASPER PANG

RICHARD VAN DEN AARDWEG

ETHAN ZAMBELLI

St Alban’s College | Exhibition

St Stithians College | Sport

St Alban’s College | Exhibition

St Peter’s College | Sport & Academic

St John’s College | Peter Drummond

Michaelhouse | Academic

St Stithians College | Sports Exhibition

St Alban’s College | Exhibition

St David’s Marist Inanda | Marcellin Recognition

St Peter’s College | Academic

St Alban’s College | St Peter’s Closed

St Alban’s College | Minor Open

Colby Mocke

Ethan Detert

Ethan Zambelli

Keshav Naidoo

Jasper Pang

Mahlatse Maapola

Richard van den Aardweg

William Hewitt

Salem MbukulaKalonji

Zac Jansen Zhengfei Li

Cade Diez

LEAVERS2022

CHAD ABRAHAMS

DYLAN AMM

GREGORY ARMSTRONG

FINN BACKES

OLIVER BEUKES

TRENT BUCKLEY

JULIAN CAMERON-SMITH

MATTHEW CASSIDY

MICHAEL-JAMES CELLIERS

KAIDEN CHETTY

CALLUM COLLETT

CHRISTOPHER COLTHAM

DIEGO DAMILANO

ETHAN DETERT

ALEC DHAEYERE

CADE DIEZ

ONKEMETSE DIKOMA

MICHAEL DIPPENAAR

ANDILE DLAMINI

PHAWULEMALANGENI DLAMINI

ADRIAN ETZINGER

DUNCAN FARQUHAR

LOGAN FRANKLIN

SIKHONATHI GAMA

RYAN GEIER

TRISTAN GILLESPIE

KIERAN GREEN

ANTONY HATTINGH

JACK HEGARTY

Michaelhouse

St John’s College

Broadacres Academy

St John’s College

Michaelhouse

Michaelhouse

St Peter’s College

St Peter’s College

Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool

Balderstone Sports Institute

Curro Hermanus

St Alban’s College

St Peter’s College

St Alban’s College

St Stithians College

St Stithians College

St John’s College

St Peter’s College

Michaelhouse St Stithians College

St Stithians College

St Alban’s College

St Stithians College

St John’s College

St Alban’s College

St Peter’s College

Bishops Diocesan College

St Stithians College

St Andrew’s College

WILLIAM HEWITT

ZAC JANSEN

SALEM KALONJI MBUKULA

SIMBARASHE KATEMAUSWA

LUKE KRUGER

JAYDEN KWAN

ZHENGFEI LI

MAHLATSE MAAPOLA

ALAN MCFERREN

MURRAY MEYER

MTHOBELI MGUDLWA

WILLIAM MILNE

COLBY MOCKE

CHRISTIAN MOFFETT

SINJIN MOFFETT

LUBA MOGOTSI

ZAID MOOSA

LEATILE MOTSOENENG

NTHATO MPAKATI

LWANDILE MPANZA

REZA MUDALY

KESHAV NAIDOO

HLULANE NGOBENI

NDABENHLE NGUMUYA

ASEZA-OYOLA NKOMBISA

AYOBANJI ONI

KAMSI ONUOKA

VIBHAV PANDAY

JASPER PANG

EVANTHI PAPAS

TIRIVASHE PASIPANODYA

PREMESHAN PILLAY

CONNOR PLEDGER

SHIVEK REDDY

LETHABO SEABE

LIZWI SHEZI

STUART STEENHOFF

KOMBE TEMBA

MICHAEL TINDALL

RICHARD VAN DEN AARDWEG

DUNCAN VILLET

JOSHUA WADDELL

KEAN WATERSTON

ETHAN ZAMBELLI

GEORGE ZOGRAFOS

PENGYUAN JI

St Alban’s College

St Peter’s College

St John’s College

St John’s College

Centennial School

St Peter’s College

Michaelhouse

St Stithians College

St John’s College

Hilton College

St John’s College

St Alban’s College

St Alban’s College

St Stithians College

St Stithians College

St Alban’s College

St Alban’s College

St Stithians College

Hilton College

St Stithians College

St John’s College

St David’s Marist Inanda

Mokopane English Combined School

Centennial School

Michaelhouse

St Stithians College

St Peter’s College

St John’s College

St Peter’s College

St Alban’s College

St John’s College

St John’s College

St Alban’s College

St Peter’s College

St Stithians College

St Andrew’s College

St Peter’s College

St Stithians College

St John’s College

St Alban’s College

St John’s College

St Alban’s College

St Peter’s College

St Alban’s College

British International School (Amsterdam)

BOYS PREP

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL LEAVERS 2022

Christ the King Catholic Elementary School (Canada)

TOASTLEAVERS TO

THE

Good evening everyone and what a special evening it is.

Let me take you back - It is November 2017...

The boys are gearing up to leave the JP. Excitement is mounting, they’ve met their Grade 3 teachers, experienced Hot Lunch, met their buddies and Housemasters, and have bought blazers for the first time!

Moms and Dads alike are anxious and worried about what lies ahead!

It was a fine November morning when I stood in front and welcomed you to the Senior Prep, particularly Grade 3.

‘Crossing the Road’ had come to light – it was all happening!

The boys are entering Grade 3 – the questions, the concerns, the anxious faces of the parents! The boys on the other hand told a different story – excitement, anticipation, eagerness to get started!

Then in 2018 the boys arrived in Middle School. The darling cherubs, such sweet faces, the innocence – such precious little boys!

Five years down the line and I am doing the total opposite – sending these fine young men off into the big wide world!

My how you’ve changed – upstanding, fine, young gentlemen who are equipped and skilled to take up new challenges. You are fine examples of St Peter’s Boys.

Without further ado, I bring you a day in the life of the Class of 2022:

The school bell is rung and the boys tune in It’s off to the chapel as the school day begins

The chapel bell rings and the congregation stands awaiting the choir and musos in the band.

Michael Buble, oops sorry Tiri and his tribe Come singing down the aisle with their mouths open wide Dressed in their Cassocks, this choir can sure sing So will Nthato, Onkemetse, Thobi please be upstanding.

Trent and Julian have done their thing

The screens are ready with hymns to sing True masters they are - of Sound and Lighting.

The procession is led by the boys in red and white, Who shake incense, ring bells and hold bibles up to the light. The servers Simba, Aseza, Tristan, Duncan and Salem have worked hard to serve in the chapel and to say amen.

Mrs Steenhoff delivers her weekly sermon Having been prepared by her acolites, Adrienne, Chad and Kean. The prayers are said and the hymns are sung It’s down to class where lessons have begun.

Our future Captains of Industry are put to the test. All will agree that they are the wisest in any contest. Alan, Prem, Reza and Michael D

Oh, and don’t forget Connor the entrepreneur of note

With break time sales of Monster and Coke!

After the tasks are completed and the work is done It’s off to break to have some fun.

Break time concerts are so cool, Boys show off their talents to the whole school. Here you’ll find Kieran and Jayden rocking out the tunes.

SPIG is the programme for the Grade 7s to complete Working towards their tie is no easy feat Ryan and Lost Property go hand in hand Whilst Anthony and Diego serve the community, I understand.

The quad squad are on duty chasing the Grade 3s away Would Kombe and Lizwi please make sure it stays that way!

Boys try to sneak down to the JP for fun Little did they know that Lee-Ann Pickering was waiting for them on Gunn.

The basketball courts are the place to be seen Here the boys are energetically practising for the team They are there every break, you can hear them shouting, bouncing, shooting, dodging the ball Hlulane, Lwandile, Luke and Penyguan

I hope I have mentioned them all!

Zhengfei is the Master of chess

Creating online games is such a conquest.

The Grade 7 kitchen is a popular place

Noodles and popcorn this is Mikey Tindall’s space!

Off to Feathers for some rough and tumble Touch rugby with Sinjin and Christian, Stu and Josh Waddell

The Letty Bell is rung and signals the end of the fun Back to class for more learning to be done. In the art room to be seen are Sikhonati and Jasper Putting their awesome creativity onto paper.

Whether it be Maths or Languages

EdTech or I&D

The Grade 7s are engaged and are ever so busy! Wow what a selection of choice!

We also add music, dance, drama and voice!

The main production was a resounding hit Dylan, Alec and Jack were of course doing their bit.

Out of class Vibhav and Zaid go

To practice their speech – they are orators you know!

Don’t argue with Shivek, he’ll always win Champion of debating – it is his thing!

Off to the library with book in hand

To learn about Izenzo Zobuntu and to teach us how to understand.

She tells great stories, and her passion is reading We’re so sad that Katy Mthethwa will soon be leaving.

Finn is her finest example by far

Over 3 million, sorry 4 million words read thus far!

House Meetings are called for the Grade 7 boys

To practise, their war cries – Phew what a lot of noise! In Dodson the boys are giving their best Gift, Zac and Leatile just won’t rest!

Bavin has Fana who can’t shout any louder!

Kamsi and Lethabo are Mirfield’s voices

But the spirit of Sage goes to Phaw, as he rejoices

The Bishop boys Andile and Ethan give a good fight and they are not to be beaten.

Tummies are grumbling it’s time to eat

Off to Hot Lunch for some veggies and meat.

The boys are dressed and ready for some sport, Could be at the pool, the nets or even the tennis court. Where to start and what sport to choose

Ask the captain to give you his views

Richie, Evanthi, Ayo and Matt DT, Mhalatse, and Cade will know that. They say it’s not all about winning

But we know it’s not true, competition is in our blood

And you the captains of course, know what to do!

Whilst boys have been mentioned for the role they play

We won’t forget Colby, Will and MJ whose talent and commitment is valued in every way.

Logan plays tennis Ollie plays hockey

Callum and Chris are off to the pool in a hurry

William is a prop who cannot be stopped. These cricket boys can raise their bat Duncan and Murray and Keshav shout howzat! Golf is Kaiden’s thing

Practising his putting and back swing. The 1st team coach is our man Tails Demanding the best, he seldom fails We wish you well and all the best

And we’ll see you next year - at the rugby fest.

The afternoon has come to nigh Boys gather their bags and say goodbye.

As the last car leaves and the gates close behind The fields are empty

There’s not a sound.

As the sun sinks down the day is done Goodbye Grade 7s I hope it was fun!

Boys you are now officially Leavers. Teachers will be coming around to give you your Leaver’s tie but before that happens can I ask you to all be upstanding as we toast the Leavers of 2022!

THE TOASTSTAYERS TO

Good evening parents, staff and boys. My name is Premeshan Pillay, and I have the privilege of delivering the Leaver’s Dinner message, alongside Ollie, on behalf of the class of 2022. What a journey these past eight years have been - just over 60% of our lives! It began with milk teeth, khakis and sandals in Grade 0, going down the slide as the first Grade 0s in the new JP, under the watchful eye of Mrs Melvill-Smith.

We then moved to the Middle School with Mrs Shield, eventually moving to the seniors of the school in Grade 5. Our journey was punctuated by the Covid years of 2020 and early 2021 where we experienced St Peter’s online, Mr Macaulay’s morning messages and Mr Royce’s words of wisdom (mostly about appreciating flowers and plants). The Covid years reminded us of how much we missed and what made St Peter’s special.

St Peter’s has been an amazing experience, giving us a privileged opportunity to receive an all-round education and become the boys we are. It is the foundation on which we will build our high school careers and the lifetime ahead. We have had it all - from the early morning routine of the amazing choir (with the passionate Mr Roodt and Mr van der Walt leading us), to our academics, chapel, sport, camps, and tours.

A deep thank you to our teachers and all the staff departments, including the music, academic, grounds and cleaning staff. Thank you for your dedication, encouragement, nurturing spirit, commitment, mentorship and care - whether in the classroom, on the sports field, on stage or on tour. The teachers put a lot of effort into making our lessons fun and enjoyable. For their creative spirit and all of Mr Sheppard’s life lessons, we really couldn’t be more blessed. There have been so many special memories: ‘The Rise of Simba’ was epic, ‘Viva Voce’ saw hidden talents emerge (like the Grammy contender, Tiri Buble), ‘Sunset Carols’ over the years was always special for our families. And let’s not forget about the exciting sports tournaments! All of this has been made possible by our parents, to whom I would like to express our gratitude for the early morning drop-offs, afternoon pick-ups, cheering on the side of the sports fields, helping with homework, bringing that forgotten hockey stick or gum guard, and of course paying the fees. In my case, this marks the end of a continuous sixteen-year journey for our family. There are a few families in the class of 2022 with a similar history. My eldest brother, Keroshan was in Grade 0 in 2006, handing the baton to Yudarshan and then to me. St Peter’s has been a special place for us and will remain so as our alma mater. We will continue to live our motto - Servate Fidem - for life.

To the class of 2022: We have come a long way together, the foundation has been laid and we are now ready to take on high school. While we will go to different schools and life will take us on different paths, our bond will always be strong. Just remember, “Once a St Peter’s boy, always a St Peter’s boy.”

I would like to conclude with an old Irish proverb: “May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

PILLAY

IN THE WORDS OF HENRY DAVID THOREAU, “I WENT TO THE WOODS (OR SHOULD I SAY ST PETER’S) BECAUSE I WISHED TO LIVE DELIBERATELY, TO FRONT ONLY THE ESSENTIAL FACTS OF LIFE, AND SEE IF I COULD NOT LEARN WHAT IT HAD TO TEACH, AND NOT, WHEN I CAME TO DIE, DISCOVER THAT I HAD NOT LIVED”.

Good evening staff, parents and boys.

The first speech I ever made at St Peter’s was when I was in Grade 0 in Mrs Ritchie’s class. Each boy in our class had to bring five things to school which were important to them and then talk about them in their speech. Mrs Ritchie kindly sent my mom a video of this occasion and I watched it again, recently. The five things were: a photo of my family, a container of dry pasta, a small box of Lego, my Spiderman cap and a picture of Michael Jackson! We could not yet read so there were no cue cards and I can be seen taking a deep breath and then rocking backwards and forwards on my feet while delivering my ‘speech’.

That speech was all about me. Tonight, in the last speech I will do in my time at St Peter’s, I have the huge privilege of joining Prem in representing our grade – and thanking the many people who have made our eight years at St Peter’s so exceptional.

The first impressions that any visitor to our school will have, are through the friendly wave or smile that they will receive from our security guards. I am often amazed at how one of our security guards, Mr Malanga, knows the name of nearly every single boy and often their mom too. All of our wonderful security guards have made us feel safe, modelled the ‘G’ of ‘greeting’ and even become ‘pro’s’ at herding hens and their little chicks through moving traffic! Thank you to our whole security team.

The next impression that a visitor may get will be through the warmth and professionalism that they will experience when they step into Mr Nkuna’s reception. Mr Nkuna and Mrs Kariwo are so valuable to St Peter’s. They are very organised and kind and we appreciate having them at the centre of our school.

The heart of our school is our special Chapel – that place where we have been able to start off our school day hundreds of times in the last eight years. Father Richard – at what age do you stop saying “Good morning, Miracles” and do you think you can please do it one last time before we leave? Thank you to you and Mr Klinck for guiding our spiritual lives and delivering such clever and interesting sermons to us. I wonder how many other schools have had a Chaplain who shot a bow and arrow inside their school chapel to get an important message across!

Prem has spoken about our time in the Junior and Senior Prep. I have clear memories of when we moved into the Middle School. Mrs Shield came down to the Junior Prep to start preparing us for Grade 3 and one of the highlights was when she briefed us on our Hot Lunch Experience. She described the

delicious lamb, peas, corn and potatoes that we would be sampling and how we should scrape our plates afterwards and say a big thank you to the kitchen staff. We, in turn, believed that she was the Hot Lunch Lady and had no idea that she was in fact the Head of the Middle School and would soon be teaching us problem solving. I was rather disappointed that she wasn’t going to be pouring gravy over my food!

On the topic of Hot Lunch – our catering department is amazing. They continuously provide delicious, home-cooked food and treats for all of us and the guests to this school. My firm favourite has been the mac-&-cheese and the strawberry cheesecake. Thank you to Mrs Rabilal and the whole catering team.

Our Grade 3 and 4 teachers were an energetic, fun and mischievous group of teachers and we didn’t have a care in the world. It was at this time that we also met and got to know our Housemasters who have journeyed with us for five years. Thank you, Sirs, for being a huge support to all of us and getting to know us and helping us. Mr Taylor, farewell to you. I know you will really be missed at St Peter’s across many areas of the school and we wish you all the best.

Our Grade is the last Grade 7 year to have the privilege of having Mr Detert as the Sports Director. Mr Detert, you are firm, fun and passionate. When you shout a boy’s name on the side of a field, they know it’s time to listen. I think many of us will remember the things you have taught us in prep school and use these things throughout high school. To you and the whole Sports Department, the many amazing coaches who have toured with us, taken buses with us and encouraged us – we are very grateful for this aspect of our time at St Peter’s. Oh, and something many of you here might not know is that our Headmistress was even seen ‘reffing’ an U9 sports team this year!

Lastly, to all of the boys in Grade 7 who I have shared my eight years at St Peter’s with – you guys have been amazing companions and this year we have definitely come together as a grade. I am really going to miss you. Let’s cherish our many memories and take what St Peter’s has given us, into our futures. Once a St Peter’s boy, always a St Peter’s boy!

Please may you all stand as I toast the stayers, those who will remain in this wonderful place.

TO THE STAYERS!

OLIVER BEUKES

ST TOASTPETER’S TO

MARK TINDALL

Good evening, Rob, Catherine, St Peter’s teachers and staff, fellow parents and most especially the boys of Grade 7. Welcome to this magnificent occasion to celebrate the leavers of 2022 and to thank those who have made this such a special journey and final year.

My name is Mark Tindall, Maria’s husband and Michael and Daniella’s father. It is a fantastic honour to propose the toast to St Peter’s this evening.

My memories of St Peter’s stretch all the way back to 1978, when the film Grease was the top grossing movie, when the first IVF baby was born and when Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States. Amongst the boys, raise your hands if you have heard of the movie Grease or of Jimmy Carter? There we go…

At this time, Founders and Waveney were boys’ boarding houses but are now obviously girls’ houses; The Junior Prep and Gunn Field were just thick bush and boys’ forts; Anthony Parnell was the Headmaster and the forebearers of the St Peter’s peacocks and chickens strutted along a very dusty Grieff Road – as they still do today. Mike Clackworthy, or ‘Clackers’ as we know him, taught us Maths and Furber Nothard taught us Science.

OUR SHARED EXPERIENCE

I returned to St Peter’s, with Maria, to bring Michael to Grade 1 in the second half of 2016, when we returned to South Africa from abroad. While the place had changed it was familiar to me. This was not so for Maria and Michael.

Maria was initially surprised by the fact that the boys seemed to spend more time on the sport fields than in the classroom, a uniquely South African phenomenon!

The other thing that shocked Maria was that the boys in the JP never wore shoes. There is in fact a set of lockers specifically for boys to store their shoes and you can find them running around barefoot in any season! This obviously does not happen in Colombia. In Colombia you dress well… and you always wear your shoes. This culminated one day when Michael’s grandfather called a policeman in Bogota International Airport to ask a small, wide-eyed Michael to put his shoes back on!

Our adjustment was therefore gradual and, oddly as an old boy, I experienced through my family how adept the school is at making people feel at home and to feel included as part of a community, independent of background and language.

We all carry our own experiences and memories of St Peter’s and there are so many. For us, this includes the nurturing classroom of Sam Cassidy in Grade 3; the values of grit, resilience and growing responsibility taught by Justin Attlee in Grade 4; learning to make smoke bombs, burn magnesium and blow things up with Neo Motaung – essential prep school skills; morning hockey practice with Graham Collet and Mzi Mangi; coffee on the side of the rugby field… the list seems endless. What has characterised these memories is the warmth of the people. While St Peter’s strives to be at the forefront of education, it retains a very strong sense of family. I always think of the Boys and Girls Prep as two schools, but one family. A sense of belonging and the love of a community are still some of the most powerful forces in the world. It truly does take a village to raise a child.

THE PARENTS

To the parents here this evening – the ‘first leg’ of Rob’s ‘three-legged pot’. It has been such a joy to travel this journey with you and to see your boys grow up into the emerging young men here tonight. I have loved seeing your sons flourish and grow and will forever remember a thumping tackle by Michael Dippenaar and the elation of Mr Attlee. Justin

would not have been more excited if he had made the tackle himself! I have loved the fun times together at camp outs, Sunset Carols and the many other events. Thank you for your support of one another’s children and of the school through the class reps, the PA, the Foundation, and volunteering so willingly at events. When you move on from the school, I hope that you will leave a little bit of your heart behind. That is the way it is supposed to be as we raise our children.

THE SCHOOL

On behalf of the parents and boys, I want to say a huge thank you to the St Peter’s teachers and staff - the ‘second leg’ of the pot!

Running a school like St Peter’s requires great co-ordination and planning to make it all happen on the academic, sporting, musical and drama fronts, as well as the many extra curricula activities and events. It is a huge team effort. The last few years has had the added challenge of managing remote learning and then getting things back to normal to play catch up for what was missed. This has placed even greater demands on teachers, staff, and parents.

We have also seen a change in leadership this year as Rob assumed the post of Rector and Catherine assumed the role of Head of the Boys Prep, while Darrel continues to keep a steady hand on the tiller with his team at the Girls Prep. For many organisations this would lead to perceptible shudders, but this change has been effected naturally and seamlessly which is credit to the experience and collaborative approach at work at St Peter’s. I also love the fact that we have a female Head of the Boys Prep and a male Head of the Girls Prep. It sends many of the right messages, I think.

Personally, I have taken inspiration from St Peter’s. In the chaos and hustle and bustle of every schoolboy day, there is a mission to unleash the potential behind each child; to unleash the potential behind each toothy grin and behind each grubby face. I would like to pay tribute to the dedication of the St Peter’s team for getting the best out of each boy and for turning mistakes and mishaps into opportunities for learning. I will always remember the maxim: “I can’t do it… YET!” from the early grades.

I thank every staff member for the role that you have played in preparing our boys for the present and for the future. I thank you for the dreams that you have for this school which have shaped what it is today. For our boys, St Peter’s has been a place of fun, of friendship, of hot dog days and chasing after footballs…

But it has also been the place where they have learnt resilience and come-back-ability, learnt the St Peter’s values, and been

provided with exposure to some of the biggest challenges of our day:

• Issues such as the growing inequality in the world around us, especially in South Africa.

• Issu es like the ongoing, unsustainable damage to the environment.

In this way they may play a role in shaping the future one day. We have a fantastic opportunity in South Africa to lead on the key issues, to think outside the box and to problem solve. Countries like Ireland, the Netherlands, Croatia and Romania are all growing their economies, creating prosperity and more equal societies, while drastically reducing environmental emissions. An interesting fact: only 66 years separated the first successful airplane flight by the Wright brothers and the moon landing by Neil Armstrong... and the pace of innovation and change continues to accelerate. The way in which we cultivate ingenuity and innovation will be key to addressing the big challenges. That is why we need outstanding educational institutions across our country... of which St Peter’s is clearly one.

There are decades ahead when the children and grandchildren of the Grade 7 leavers tonight may well attend the school. Thank you to the leaders and staff of St Peter’s for ensuring that the school evolves to meet the needs of the times and of the times to come.

THE BOYS

And now to our amazing boys – the ‘third leg’ of the pot! St Peter’s is now part of your roots. You have a shared history which you will take with you always. As you branch out in different directions those roots will grow stronger through new experiences, adventures, and friendships.

I want to share with you the simple guidance that I give to Michael and Daniella:

• Have fun

• Always do your best

• Help others and fill your life with acts of kindness

If you do that, great things will come your way and your life will be enriched. As you move on to senior school, remember how fortunate you have been to be at St Peter’s and carry this time and your friendships with you always.

To all of you… parents, boys, teachers and staff of St Peter’s with whom we have been privileged to travel this journey, it has been a huge, huge joy! We will miss you and what we have all shared, but our paths will no doubt cross again.

I would like to share with you an Old Irish Blessing:

MAY THE ROAD RISE UP TO MEET YOU, MAY THE WIND ALWAYS BE AT YOUR BACK, MAY THE SUN SHINE WARM UPON YOUR FACE, THE RAINS FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS AND, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND AND NOW, I ASK YOU TO BE UPSTANDING AND TO DRINK A

ST PETER’S!

FLP

FLEXIBLE LEARNING PROGRAMME IMPACT CHALLENGE 2022

GRADE 5 IMPACT CHALLENGE

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June. To mark this important annual event, the St Peter’s Prep School teachers of both the boys and the girls came together to plan a massive ‘Impact Challenge’ aiming to improve the sustainability of our school. The idea for Impact Challenge inspired us to explore the theme of Ecosystem Restoration. Below highlights our goals of the Impact Challenge for 2022 and why it is so important for St Peter’s:

A CALL TO ACTION

Under the overarching theme of ‘Environmental conservation and awareness is essential to the sustainability of our society’, we have pledged to help make our school more sustainable and develop staff and pupil environmental awareness.

PUPIL IMPROVEMENT

Pupils are looking closely at their environment. They will develop and use th eir knowledge, skills and understanding to make an impact that is long lasting and measurable at school and within the community. Boys and girls will develop their responsibility and sense of duty to the school and the environment.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING PROGRAMME

Learning takes place with the Flexible Learning Philosophy in mind. The timetable has been collapsed for the duration of the week. Learning has been framed around essential (unGoogleable) questions; pupils have choice; they will ask and answer their own questions; and learning is personalised. Pupil thinking is made visible with the use of Thinking Maps and tools. Pupils and teachers use a variety of assessment tools and mastery of content and skills is essential. The relevant and meaningful inquiries that teachers and pupils undertook:

• Grade 3 - What would life be like without animals?

• Grade 4 - How do we feed a growing world population?

• Grade 5 - How can we solve Load Shedding in South Africa?

• Grade 6 - How are environments and living things interdependent?

• Grade 7 - What impacts do our diets have on sustainability?

GRADE 4 IMPACT CHALLENGE

GRADE 6

IMPACT CHALLENGE

GRADE 7

IMPACT CHALLENGE

GRADE

2022 has been the second year of our subject, Izenzo Zobuntu. The boys have enjoyed engaging in conversations around diversity, inclusion, social justice, and the differences between us. We have continued to foster an emotionally safe environment to unpack our thoughts and beliefs. The classes drew up their agreements, committing to respecting different views, seeking to understand other points of view and maintaining anonymity outside the discussions.

In the Junior Prep, we continued to use picture books to unpack concepts of fairness, differences and togetherness. In the Senior Prep, the use of books, stories and artworks were used as powerful starting points for discussions.

Our Grade 3 boys took a few weeks to think carefully about their individual identities. They created their own pizzas with six slices that outlined their name, nationality/ancestry, culture and traditions, personality and character, religion and beliefs and hobbies/likes/dislikes. On completing the individual pizzas, and to celebrate their individual identities, they took time to eat pizza together and to share with the class something from their individual identity that makes them unique.

In looking at our Collective Identities, whether South African, Christian, Hindu, Black or White, etc. we have realised that the individual identity within the collective identity, means that we must be careful in how we use language. Instead of saying “All South Africans…” we should say, “Many South Africans”, or “Some”, or “The South Africans I’ve met…”. We saw that blanket statements ignore the individual differences.

In Grades 4 to 6, through stories, and the activity of making a pair of glasses which had lenses unique to them, pupils have explored assumptions, perspectives, and opinions. Boys picked up lenses according to their language, religion, skin classification, whether they grew up with siblings and where they were born in the world. They have understood that their life experiences create their core beliefs and these in turn impact how we see situations and events around us. We have all had different life experiences and so we all see things differently. The boys also considered how one’s perspective can change because of a new experience. We are all capable of change.

“I USED TO THINK EVERYONE HAD SOMEWHAT OF THE SAME BACKGROUND BUT NOW I KNOW THAT PEOPLE ARE SHAPED BY THEIR PAST EXPERIENCES.”

“IT’S LIKE THERAPY WHERE I CAN TALK.”

“I LIKE IZENZO ZOBUNTU BECAUSE I FEEL FREE AND UNJUDGED.”

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IZENZO ZOBUNTU

Considering the World as a ‘Village of 100 people’ and looking at the statistics around the world, gave us some perspective on the privilege we have at St Peter’s and some boys tried to plan meals for a family if we lived on $1.25 each per day. They realised how hard it would be to eat a nutritional diet.

This has led us to consider what Fairness looks like, and why it is not easy to simply make the world fair. We’ve understood the difference between Equality and Equity and have realised that our concept of what’s unfair, e.g. having to clear up a sibling’s mess, is not so significant when we look at the world’s issues and the unfairness in South Africa and the world. Boys have been encouraged to acknowledge their feelings when something is not fair, but to keep it in perspective.

It would be easy to feel down at the end of a lesson looking at these big challenges. However, we practise gratitude for what we have, and consider what small differences we can make in the world around us. We can’t, on our own, change hunger statistics, but we can make an extra sandwich for someone, or earn some pocket money to support a charity.

As we moved on to look at the word privilege, and an activity in which privileges could be purchased, boys realised their privilege from other viewpoints and have unpacked the concept of the responsibility and power that is associated with privilege. In Grade 7 the boys have sought to unpack and answer questions about what heritage means. They considered what their own heritage is and then took time to compare and contrast the different cultures, traditions and belief systems that form part of our heritage.

The reflections and quotes from boys, sum up how their thinking has changed through the year. Let us keep growing in our living out of Izenzo Zobuntu.

“I USED TO THINK THAT EVERYTHING WAS HOW I THOUGHT IT WAS. NOW I THINK EVERYTHING IS NOT HOW I THINK IT IS AND THAT I SHOULD QUESTION MY ASSUMPTIONS.”

“I LIKE IZENZO ZOBUNTU BECAUSE IT UNLOCKED DIFFERENT WAYS OF SEEING THINGS”

“I LIKE IZENZO ZOBUNTU BECAUSE WE CAN TALK ABOUT OUR FEELINGS. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE SCARED TO TALK.”

GRADE 4-7

IZENZO ZOBUNTU

AND DESIGN INNOVATION

“THE IMPORTANT THING IS NOT TO STOP QUESTIONING. CURIOSITY HAS ITS OWN REASON FOR EXISTING. ONE CANNOT HELP BUT BE IN AWE WHEN ONE CONTEMPLATES THE MYSTERIES OF ETERNITY, OF LIFE, OF THE MARVELLOUS STRUCTURE OF REALITY. IT IS ENOUGH IF ONE TRIES TO COMPREHEND ONLY A LITTLE OF THIS MYSTERY EVERY DAY.”

ALBERT EINSTEIN

In the I&D Lab, we encourage questioning, experimentation, and more importantly, fun! A highlight for the boys this year was the Lego EV3 Coding and Robotics course. They start the course by learning the basics of the robotic parts with a ‘World’s most Dangerous Carnival Ride’ building challenge. The brief was to build a ride that incorporates two motors and multiple pivot points, and code it to move autonomously for thirty seconds. The final building challenge in this course is the much anticipated and competitive ‘Sumobot Wars’. The boys began by building a basic driving base which they needed to program to complete certain tasks. They move on to creating a weapon which allows their robot to flip or disable another robot. Once their robots were built and customised they competed in a round robin to elimination game. It is always an incredible event to watch and to be part of. Even the teachers get involved…and lose!

How do you take a concept like electricity and turn it into something fun, exciting and hands-on that they will remember forever? By ‘jiggling’ of course! The boys learned about circuits,

switches, positive and negative current flow and voltage by building ‘Jiggle Bots’. These simple robots are made up of kokis, 2 batteries, wire, bulldog clips and a recycled plastic container. The challenge is for them to figure out the wiring of the contraption from a diagram on the board, design a homemade switch and then ensure that an object is attached to the motor to create and offset rotation. Upon completion the lids of the kokis are removed, the ‘Jiggle Bots’ are placed on white paper and switched on and jiggle art is created! Other electrical projects included a reliable, easy to use and ergonomic LED flashlight to help with load shedding, and coding the ‘BBC Micro:bit Smart Cutebot’ to complete a series of tasks.

The I&D lab is a messy, busy and loud space for boys to find flow in making. The lab is built around the philosophy of constructivism - people learn best when they are actively engaged in meaningful activities, given autonomy, and work with others. Take some time to check out the QR Code with a few fun video snippets.

‘SIR, WHAT’S THIS?’, ‘HOW DOES IT WORK?’, ‘CAN WE MAKE THAT?’, ‘WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL HAPPEN IF I DO THIS?’.

These are some of the hundreds of questions that the Innovation and Design teachers face from boys, in Grades 3 to 7, on a daily basis.

VIVA VOCE RAGAZZI PERFORMANCE

SCHOOL PRODUCTION THE RISE OF SIMBA

ART SENIOR PREP

GRADE 5

GRADE 6

GRADE 7 ART COLOURS

KEAN WATERSTON

ZAID MOOSA

MATTHEW CASSIDY JASPER PANG

CADE DIEZ

MICHAEL JAMES CELLIER

COLBY MOCKE

BOOK WEEK SENIOR PREP

MADD WEEK

INTER-HOUSE COOK OFF MUSIC, ART DANCE AND DRAMA… AND COOKING

The boys may not be in their classrooms engaged in ‘traditional’ academics during MADD Week, but they are exposed to a different learning style with so many life skills. They are building their personalities, confidence, teamwork and having a whole lot of fun. This year, boys were involved in Inter-House team activities including a cook-off with the Housemasters and some ad-lib dancing to cheer their teams on. Every single boy performed on stage in front of an audience, through their involvement in choral verse, house choir and house plays. We love being MADD!

HOUSE MUSIC CHORAL VERSE HOUSE CHOIR AND DANCE

GRADE 7 HOUSE PLAYS

GRADE 6 HOUSE PLAYS

GRADE 3 CAMP

GRADE 4 CAMP

GRADE 5 CAMP

GRADE 6 CAMP

STAFF VS BOYS

STAFF VS BOYS

1ST TEAM VS STAFF

BUDDY

BUDDY GALA | GRADE 2 AND 6

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Our Sixth Pillar of learning is Stewardship and Service. The St Peter’s Foundation is responsible for overseeing the Sixth Pillar of learning at the school.

St Peter’s Prep is a school of heart and we are dedicated to serving the wider community with our resources, experience and expertise. We encourage social justice in our children, showing the importance of kindness and a giving heart through our values and actions. Opportunities are provided for our children and their families to give back to society through hands-on experience. This year the children have been very busy and completed the following Community Service Initiatives:

GRADE 0

• Making sensory bottles for Sefikeng Primary

• Outing to Sefikeng: Bat and Ball Day with lunch

GRADE 1

• Making braided toys for SPCA

• Science Expo morning with Sefikeng

GRADE 2

• Lego morning with Sefikeng Primary

• Veggie Garden with Grade 6 buddy

• Christmas Cheer for Summerfield Retirement Village

GRADE 3 AND 4

• JP Orchestra morning with Sefikeng Primary

• Collection for Kids Haven

• Christmas pack for Sefikeng

GRADE 5

• Sorting of bottle caps to purchase wheelchairs

• Second-hand book collection for Sefikeng Primary

GRADE 6

• Collection for 4Paws Animals

• Garden Project focussed on environmental upliftment

GRADE 7

• Environmental clean-up

• Bake sale to donate to Paws R Us

• Hosting Sefikeng Christmas Party

GRADE 2 LEGO MORNING WITH SEFIKENG

GRADE 1 SEFIKENG VISIT

GRADE 1 PLAYGROUND FUN

GRADE 7 BAKE SALE

GRADE 1 BEST OF MATES

SEFIKENG HOT DOG DAY

SUNSET CAROLS

GENERAL

OLD BOYS REUNION | BUILD A BURGER EVENT

HOUSEMASTERS

VALENTINE’S DAY

ELVIS NKUNA IN THE REVAMPED RECEPTION

KENT SHEPPARD, CRAIG TAYLOR, JUSTIN ATTLEE, GREIG STEENBERG AND SEAN CREAMER