Clubs and Societies
House Tutors
Even the smallest drop of water can make ripples through the entire pond. The House Tutors of 2013 were a small group of only thirty girls, but each had a profound effect on the lives of her Grade 8 tutees. Many Grade 8s find that Girls High’s standards are hard to live up to, and initially feel despondent, but the House Tutors take them by the hand and guide them with patience and kindness. This year each House Tutor inspired her tutee to reach new goals and to do the best she possibly could. The sense of fulfilment that accompanies each success, even a small one, is enormous. This dedicated group of girls put in a huge amount of effort and were always prepared to help. The House Tutoring Programme would not, however, have been possible without the expert guidance and dedication of Ms Turpin and Mrs K du Toit. Our gratitude goes to both these dedicated teachers and to the House Tutors for making this year another successful one for the House Tutors. Louise van Tonder (Grade 12)
Tutoring
Library Monitors
Absent: Nombali Mahlangu, Thobeka Duma, Leigh Pillay Back Row (L-R): Ikgomotseng Sekwala, Vasalya Moodley, Talia Moodely, Cameron Perumal, Lufuno Sigwadi Middle Row (L-R): Merveille Luis, Angelicah Kiggundu, Kurston Fortuin, Deborah Amenigy, Fiona Pikirayi, Camille Samson, Mabongi Nyalungu, Mathabo Mahlo Front Row (L-R): Olivia de Kok, Mitchelle Baloyi, Sibo Masemola, Mrs A Muller, Kele Malefo, Kelly Anthony, Andie Burroughs
The PHSG peer tutors all work and help as one body. This year was extremely busy and all of the tutors, House tutors, Tutor Leader Committee and TLC executives should be congratulated for all the hard work they have put into this invaluable service to the school. The Peer Tutor Programme has grown significantly this year and because of this we have had to run things slightly differently. The tutors were all notified through email and this helped with the running of the programme. There is a person, in particular, who runs the whole program and who has such a passion for seeing our young ladies get the satisfaction of an understanding of something, and she is
Ms Turpin. All new tutors come into the programme excited and eager to learn, but are unsure of their motives when they are confronted with the question: ‘Why do YOU want to be a tutor?’ In only two days Ms Turpin expertly puts each and every tutor on the right track with the promise that her hard work is worth it and in the end it is the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped someone improve her understanding and confidence in a subject that makes it all worthwhile. ‘We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?’ – Nelson Mandela. This is exactly the attitude instilled in the tutors of 2013 to help the tutees believe that they too can be brilliant, talented and fabulous. Krisanka Redelinghuys (Grade 12)
In the Limelight
IN THE LIMELIGHT
Absent: Shannon Forbes Back Row (L-R): Lisa Mawanganidze, Calista Singh, Malaika Eyoh, Talia Moodley, Pearl Lutwama, Simon van der Merwe, Zeenat Salie, Ella Mosako Front Row (L-R): Unathi Nkomo, Nazneem Saib (Sub-Editor), Mrs J Cÿrus, Tegan Mouton (Editor), Boitumelo Moloto
The reporters of ‘In the Limelight’ are enthusiastic young ladies who make every meeting interesting. This year we saw a small increase in our numbers and the return of some loyal faces. As a team we were able to produce a newspaper once a term and in the process we improved our writing skills, took great interest in school events and made new friends. This would not have been possible without the involvement of Mrs Cÿrus who was always available for suggestions and guidance, and the lovely photos Mrs Manders always provided with pleasure. Our weekly meetings have been a wonderful part of my five years at the school and I have no doubt that the new editor, Nazneen Saib and sub-editor, Mishka Wazar, will welcome many new members and continue to produce a wonderful newspaper. Tegan Mouton (Grade 12)
The Iris • PHSG 1902–2013
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