The St Cyprian | 2021, 2022 and Beyond

A NOTE FROM

Shelley Frayne

An amalgamation, a compendium, a collection – call it what you will – we’ve curated, compiled, and present a combination of 2021 and 2022’s news and highlights for you to enjoy!

While 2021 should have been a year of celebration and a high point in the life of St Cyprian’s School, given that it marked our 150th birthday, such activity was diminished by the worldwide pandemic and the restrictions placed on individuals and institutions to prevent the spread of the destructive coronavirus. Essentially, any planning around celebrations, came to a grinding halt and the world focused on survival, a vaccination, and a cure.

And yet, despite the pandemic, in 2021 we managed a St Cyprian’s Day for Matrics and invited guests only, which was hosted across the Haggie Hall and Chapel, and we were delighted to honour Sue Redelinghuys with the Lily Award, celebrating her remarkable service to the school over 11 years as principal.

In 2008, when Sue took over the reins from Tessa Fairbairn, St Cyprian’s had grown from a struggling small school into one that many in the independent sector were observing with interest, especially in its pursuit as the first Round Square member school (1997) in Africa. Sue pushed the school even further onto the global stage with her educational vision to develop a new ‘Renaissance Woman’; growing students who

would embrace change, challenge ideas, and become the creative leaders and critical thinkers of our century.

The building projects under Sue’s tenure supported her vision of producing critical and creative thinkers and leaders, all rooted in her vision and understanding that academics and all types of learning activities should drive infrastructure development. This led to our first Astro and a magnificent Multi-purpose Hall and Aquatic Centre, catering for a range of sports including swimming, water polo, netball, indoor hockey, tennis, and basketball. The library hubs in the Media Centre, the paved quads designed for group collaborative learning, the Life Centre, the Music Centre, the Creative Centre, the Science Centre, the upgraded Haggie Hall and the extended Prep classrooms, and the theatre-in-a-box, are all testimony to Sue’s vision.

In Sue’s time, St Cyprian’s was selected as a Microsoft Global Showcase School and robotics, programming and coding were introduced as subjects, along with a more integrated approach to teaching and learning. In a joint project with Oxford University, St Cyprian’s School established the first telescope at a girls’ school in Africa. The successful transition of our girls writing the IEB exams in Grade 12 is further testimony to her drive to provide St Cyprian’s students with the best academic platform into tertiary education possible. I congratulate Sue on receiving the Lily Award.

In 2021, we also squeezed in a Matric Dance, hosted in a glass marquee under the backdrop of Table Mountain. While the COVID curfew meant an early start and end, the dance was a resounding success and set the stage for future such dances and other events such as what has become an annual dinner, ‘Table under the Mountain’, for parents.

While the pandemic essentially robbed our young people of two years of normality; severely restricting sport, music, social events, Round Square integrated programmes and conferences, and other opportunities, it also wreaked havoc on our economy and sense of wellbeing to the extent that many members of our community lost jobs, businesses, or regular income, and a significant number within the St Cyprian’s family lost loved ones. As a community, St Cyprian’s rallied, standing strong, and can be proud of how it managed this time and the way it has prospered and grown.

I wish to pay tribute to the teaching staff especially. They boldly transitioned overnight to teaching online, then teaching a hybrid version of online and in-person, before moving back to full-time, in-person teaching. This, our teaching faculty achieved while supporting their own families and loved ones; St Cyprian’s was one of the

first schools in the country to bring their students back and many staff children attending other schools remained at home for a further four months. I salute Sarah Mitchell and her IT team for their forward thinking which saw most of the technological infrastructure in place before the pandemic landed. Our Matric results at the end of 2021, as well as National Benchmarking Tests administered to other grades, bear testimony to our success during and post COVID. Our school is on the map as one of the top academic schools in the country.

2022 began with most restrictions still in place but as they were slowly lifted, so we moved to roll out previously shelved events in celebration of our 150th birthday and to normalize activities and events that had been scaled down or put on hold during the pandemic. And so, it was only in my third year of tenure as principal of St Cyprian’s School that I, along with many students and staff, experienced the full might of St Cyprian’s Day fittingly hosted in St George’s Cathedral. What a magnificent celebration St Cyprian’s Day is! It carries with it a long-held tradition that reminds us of our heritage and faith, of those that have come before us, and of who we are. It is a celebration of thanksgiving and love for our beautiful school and community.

It is fitting that at St Cyprian’s Day in 2022, the recipients of the Lily Award were the three epidemiologists that gifted us their great wisdom, knowledge, and expertise during the coronavirus era: Drs Nandi Siegfried, Jim te Water and David Pienaar. These individuals are experts in the field of disease, and parents at heart, who combined science with common sense, who understood the ramifications beyond disease and illness and considered social and emotional wellness in their approach as advisors to us. Drs Siegfried, te Water Naude and Pienaar were at the core of our successful navigation of two years of Covid-19 and we as a community owe them an enormous thank you for their selfless commitment to ensure our collective health and wellness and purpose that is education.

2022 was jam-packed with 150th celebrations and attempts to make up for the lost two years. Our Music department’s, ‘Night of the Stars’ marked a new celebration of individual and ensemble music in the City Hall; the Drama department produced 150 Minutes of Fabulous, and Art and Design showcased an exhibition called, ‘Through our Eyes’. Each of these was testament to our remarkable ability as a school to bounce back and together they were exceptional in the depth of talent, wonderment, resilience, and teamwork evident.

Sport began in earnest with a record number of teams in the various leagues and some outstanding results. It was only in 2022 that we were able to appreciate fully our wonderful new sporting facilities inclusive of the astro turf and multipurpose hall and aquatic centre.

What a pleasure it is to host matches and galas at home!

At the start of 2022, we introduced the Cambridge curriculum as an additional academic stream, alongside the IEB Matric. Our Grade 10s were offered the option of continuing through to Matric in the IEB stream or opting to change to the Cambridge curriculum and completing their AS and A Levels at the end of Grades 11 and 12 respectively. Our first cohort of St Cyprian’s students writing Cambridge exams achieved remarkable success in their AS Levels.

In the national awards, Maya Roy attained a High Achievement Award for AS Level French and Eden Loots was named top in the country for AS Level Art and Design. Our 17 Cambridge students are on track towards very good results in their A Levels at the end of 2023.

Those who wrote the IEB Matric exams at the end of 2022 attained the best results for St Cyprian’s in these exams in its history. 35 of the 67 candidates attained an A aggregate and the grade average of four distinctions per candidate put us in second place nationally, closely behind Roedean. We were exceptionally excited and proud to note that four St Cyprian’s School students were placed on the IEB Merit list for Outstanding Achievement for placing in the top 5% nationally across 6 subjects: Gia Antoni, Kate Vineall, EmmaBeth Peters and Janneke van der Walt. As a school, we are committed to continuing to offer both curricula at the highest standard for the foreseeable future thereby responding to the varying needs of individual students in the South African educational context.

At the end of 2022, St Cyprian’s School is riding the crest of the wave. We are a school of choice with applications exceeding spaces; we are participating and excelling across all spheres, inclusive of academics, sport and cultural activities; and we are embracing change and innovation while remaining true to our heritage and ethos. It is important that we never forget our purpose and that we stay true to our values. In so doing, we will fulfil the aspiration of, ‘Changing the World One Girl at a Time.’

I close with some anecdotal evidence to make a point. I am often requested by prospective students and parents or other visitors to meet them at school over a weekend. This I don’t mind doing and if it is the only available time for them, I happily accommodate the request. However, not without pointing out that they are unlikely to experience and witness the heart and soul of the school. Our location, buildings and grounds are magnificent, and we are exceptionally proud of them but it’s the people that make up the St Cyprian’s community that are its lifeblood – the students, parents, staff and council. All contribute and add value to our wonderful institution, and I thank them all.

MORE THAN JUST A 150-YEAR-OLD CYPRESS TREE

By Miki King

What makes St Cyprian’s, St Cyprian’s? It is the students, staff, the arts, music, the love of the school that the students and teachers express, and it is also the garden. Gardens have history. Gardens never die. Gardens remind us of where we began.

Our garden’s heart at St Cyprian’s is the cypress tree. The tall tree that looks over the front of the school. The tree that every student, parent, teacher, staff member and visitor immediately sees when they enter the gate. So, what is this impactful tree’s history?

There was a farm at the foot of Table Mountain called Nooitgedacht, a wonderful term meaning ‘never imagined’. This is a fitting name because in the same year that St Cyprian’s purchased this property, WWI broke out in Europe and all hope of building on these new premises was lost. In 1914, Frank Kendall and James Morris started designing the school around the remnants of the decaying farmhouse and most importantly the cypress tree. Kendall and Morris’s design started coming to life in 1919. The no-longer decaying farmhouse, is now known as the Vooorkamer and our thriving cypress tree outside is the trademark entrance to our beautiful school.

Cypress trees are evergreens and are therefore known as ‘trees of life’. In Greek mythology, they symbolise everlasting life and are used in rituals of death but represent the eternity of life after death. Our cypress tree represents the history and eternity of our school and the many students that have danced around it. We sometimes look past the cypress tree and forget how important it is, so we are not only celebrating our school’s anniversary of 150 years but also our historical garden and cypress tree that is part of the heart and soul of our school.

150 YEARS OF TRADITION

and change

By Andie Stewart and Hala Parker

As we head beyond our 150th year of St Cyprian’s School, we have become wrapped up in the exciting celebrations that have filled our third term. We have forgotten just how long a time 150 years is, as well as the change and stories that fill those years.

After speaking to two of our own beloved old girls and teachers, Mrs Phillips and Mrs Hector, it is clear that some things really do never change. The oldest of traditions remains strong in our school’s past, present, and future – St Cyprian’s Day. It holds fond memories in the hearts of all, consisting of delicious food, dancing, singing, and the very same uniform that we get dressed into every morning, not realizing the history that lies within the sky-blue fabric. In our interview with the old girls, the most important thing that they both mentioned was the sense of community that we’ve always had, held together by all, no matter the year.

In the span of only a few decades, our numbers have almost doubled, but the tight relationships between the students, staff and wider community have never diminished, rather they have grown. During Mrs. Phillip’s time as a schoolgirl, the students were separated into their age groups with designated seating during break meaning there were little to no inter-grade relationships. Now we walk through the hallways as one big family greeting, chatting, and helping one another despite our differences, least of all in age.

In years gone by, the school was far more formal and rigid. Archaic practices included chapel every morning, an even stricter uniform policy with little flexibility for weather or personal preference, strict dining rules, separation of grades, and lack of creative subjects for years. The school has seen a marked change in the relaxing and opening of

its systems and society at large. This has allowed students to express themselves individually and escape harmful stereotypes that often fall onto students at all-girls schools. Progress has been made in these various areas with the flexibility of uniforms such as the introduction of pants, integration of multifaceted and holistic school activities, and certainly in our facilities which have been upgraded and grown to accommodate more and more community members with different skills, interests, and talents. Our culture has broadened and deepened over the years too.

Surprising anecdotes include the fact that, the school once had a tortoise quad which had cute little tortoises that were looked after and roamed the school grounds. This area now houses our amazing IT lab which was built in 2009. The School-In-The Woods was also not yet developed until the year 2000. In Mrs Phillips’ and Mrs Hector’s time it was almost like the actual wild woods, a taboo place that nobody went to. A more recent change is the addition of the beautiful indoor sports centre, which replaced a small building that used to be the French Block. The French Block was a century-old building that was demolished in 2019, to make way for the indoor sports precinct, a dream that was a decade in the making. Land and buildings have been repurposed and revamped into the most beautiful music, art, drama, and sports departments that encourage the ever evolving and development of the students within its walls.

While buildings and some practices have come and gone, the heart and traditions of St Cyprian’s will forever stay untouched. What makes our school the incredible place it is today, is the motivation and love it instils in us all and its ability to grow and mold itself to the current students and their needs.

my sole mate MY MOUNTAIN,

By Isabella Hirschson

From the days of the first navigators, there have been many records and writings about the scenic anchorage dominated by Table Mountain. This geological landmark has controlled the shape of the city, influenced the weather and the people who live below, for centuries.

Over the course of 150 years, St Cyprian’s School, perched proudly on Table Mountain’s slopes, tells the tale of the rich and biodiverse history that echoes through these valleys and gorges. The majestic rocks, delicate fynbos, and undisturbed landscape have inspired our community in a variety of ways from sparking art creations to outdoor celebrations. However, every once in a while, we have habitually taken our school’s natural backdrop for granted, even though we cannot fathom our life without its presence.

Our cross country runners actively honour our idyllic ‘backyard’ during the early hours on a Monday before school. Greeted by the dark, bone-chilling air and morning - breath clouds, we commence our runs with a gradual but painful ascent uphill. Words of motivation from our knowledgable and committed coach, Vibeke Moore, get us through the toughest terrains. There are a plethora of unique trails our team has explored together over the past few years. Between gruelling climbs, steep descents into forested valleys, and absorbing, breathtaking views, trail running awakens all your senses. Table Mountain with its majesty and expansiveness draws you in.

Immersing yourself in nature transcends your mind, body and soul into a state of hyper-awareness. Your first lesson and assignments due for that day

become a distant memory and all you can hear is the crinkling of leaves, twigs, the rhythm of your breath and a few choice words of regret from the seniors at the back. This humbling yet liberating experience is something I highly advocate for other students and teachers to experience.

A common yet memorable sensation of the group is reaching the summit of our run to observe the breaking of dawn. We gape in awe as the sun emerges over the rugged Boland mountain range like a waking, glowing giant. As we run back, we take in and feel the warmth of the sunbeams as they trickle and splinter through the pine woods.

A sense of accomplishment takes over you, as there is a sentiment of exclusivity when waking up before the sun and then observing it rise. Seeing its burnt crimson hues lighten the sky while the city is still asleep makes you feel as if you have already ‘conquered’ the morning, day and week.

As we descend from the mountain back to school grounds, we are left exhilirated, a ‘runner’s high’ you may call it. You are left feeling replenished, awake and inspired for the day. Others may describe the runs as ‘beautifully brutal’.

St Cyprian’s is most likely one of the only schools in the world to offer cross country sessions that involve traversing the lower slopes of the seventh Natural Wonder of the World. There is something quite powerful about a group of women retreating to the forest, to find a sense of solitude before we all dissipate into the bustling week of our own distinct schedules and I am eternally grateful for all the trails I have explored with my friends.

A musical spectacle was always on the cards as part of celebrating our 150th birthday. Frequently postponed, together with the thought of will-this-ever-happen, the dream to pull it off was always there. Amongst the many challenges Covid-19 presented, the impact on the music and drama departments was particularly frustrating. Critical to a successful staging of any significant performance, is practice and there were few opportunities during the pandemic to practise in-person with music teachers and certainly truly little rehearsal time together as ensembles until early this year. An event of the nature of Night of the Stars would – in regular circumstances – require years of planning and performance preparation. Venue confirmation also presented obstacles as the flagship that is the City Hall, was unable to commit to hosting events because of an arrangement to host Parliament. Nevertheless, once we were assured earlier in the year, that ensembles and orchestras could practise, the stage was set to secure a date and venue and put on the greatest musical show our school has seen.

Ross Johnson, Director of the Arts at St Cyprian’s School, reflected on the joy and grit experienced in putting on Night of the Stars.

“As we set the stage for the final two items of the programme, I would like to take this

opportunity for a brief reflection and to thank the incredible teams who have turned the dream of this evening’s experience into a reality.

Night of the Stars is about so much more than the performance of music. It is the coming together of an extended community to celebrate the joy, energy and passion of the students, staff, parents, council and alumnae of St Cyprian’s School.

The purpose of this evening is to celebrate the school turning 150 and it is now that the stars have aligned to allow us all to be together, without restriction, in this historic setting, to celebrate this important milestone through the performance of music.

This moment in time is the realization of what seemed like an impossible dream 10 years ago, to develop a Music Department that not only celebrates a diversity of modern and traditional music, but also develops a full classical symphony orchestra.

The person tasked with the challenge of building the orchestra is the incredible Prep School Head of Music, Annamarie Gelderbloom.

Annamarie is widely considered to be one of the leading pedagogues in the fields of violin and strings education. Supported by Louise Starker and a team of outstanding violin, viola, cello and double bass teachers, Annamarie has developed a string programme that would stand proud next to any of the top music schools in the world. Annamarie, tonight we celebrate you and your orchestra.

While the backbone of the orchestra is strings, it is the brass and woodwind who provide a multitude of textures and timbres to the ensemble. Our woodwind students have been nurtured by our dedicated team of flute and clarinet teachers, with the woodwind ensemble developed and trained by Catherine Stephenson.

Our wonderful Thami James and Christin Rohl have achieved the most incredible results in developing our Brass Department. They are role models to our students and have created a formidable group of brass musicians.

The final section in our orchestral development programme, is the percussion, making the music come alive through the timpai, drum kit, xylophone, glockenspiel and many other interesting and intriguing instruments. We thank Frank Mallows for his contribution and guidance in building this section of our orchestra.

All these elements, under the baton of Annamarie Gelderblom, have come together through countless hours of dedication and practice to give the opportunity and experience of orchestral playing to St Cyprian’s School’s music students.

Our tradition of choral singing spans the school’s full 150-year history and after being put on hold for the past two years due to restrictions on group singing, Riaan Oosthuizen has brought the choir back to life. It is incredible to see how much this group has developed over a short period of time, and under his guidance, I am excited for the future of choral singing at our school.

Our African music programme is very close to my heart, and I would like to say a very big thank you to Sky Dladla who taught our marimba band for this evening’s performance. Sky is fast becoming a key figure in traditional African music education, and it has been a privilege working with her for this event.

Our marimba band was joined this evening by the students of Zonnebloem Nest Senior School. These talented performers are part of a marimba band that is taught by our St Cyprian’s Music intern, Lihle Mabhula. We thank you for the time and energy you have put into this event.

Our rock band programme has been running for a number of years and has recently been headed up by Shen Winberg. Shen, a successful performer in his own right, has ensured that we stay up to date and relevant with the latest trends in music technology, introducing DJ and Electro music into our band programme.

The conceptualizing and organizing of an event of this nature is a formidable task. The Music Department has been privileged to have partnered with the St Cyprian’s Advancement Office to bring this event to life. We thank Yvette Brummer, Vuyo Mahlangeni, Kathryn Bilski, Rasheda Samuels and Chloe Igo for their creativity, hard work and attention to detail. Thank you for making this evening happen.

I thank our Prep School Drama teacher, Alyx Geanotes for her help and creativity with lighting design and costumes. Alyx brings magic to any event she is involved in.

As always, a big thank you to Marelize de Klerk and her maintenance team for all the logistical support. A particular heartfelt thank you to Jafeti Wilson who has been by my side throughout the preparations for this event.

Managing the stage for a performance of this nature is an almost impossible task. Moving grand pianos, harpsichords, conductor podiums, music stands and chairs while over 1000 people watch, sounds like a surreal nightmare. Fortunately, we have the unflappable Claire Hyman, our school psychologist on hand. Claire and her team have done an incredible job and I thank her and her backstage crew for all of their hard work.

We end this evening with two pieces that bring together multiple elements of our music programme. First is the debut public performance of the song, “I’ll Be Here” composed by St Cyprian’s alum Cate Babette who matriculated in 2020. The exciting, high-energy finale piece, The Phoenix, will follow. Please feel free to make some noise during this performance and get up and dance.

My final thank you is to Shelly Frayne, our principal and to the wonderful parents of our school who have supported us in every step of this journey. And finally, to the students of St Cyprian’s School. Thank you for being brave, powerful, and bold. Thank you for everything that you do for music at our school. You are the reason we are here. It is my hope that this evening has helped you realise that there is more in you than you know.”

The SCS Creative Collective of August 2022 formed an integral part of St Cyprian’s School’s 150th birthday celebrations. August was the perfect month to showcase, celebrate and prioritise the women of our school in a positive and affirming way through our extensive arts programme.

Following Night of the Stars a week later, it was the combined drama departments of the preparatory and high schools’ time to shine. Lights, curtains, action and roll on 150 Minutes of Fabulous, a theatrical journey through song, dance, scenes and more, for a combined 150 minutes. Populated by students from grades 6-12 and with special guests from Grade 2, the ‘smorgasbord’ of theatrical items played out over two nights to packed crowds in the Haggie Hall.

After two years of having voices muffled by masks, and then restricted by health and safety protocols, voices of the talented cast were free to speak, sing and soar!

Exhibitions, in all their forms – from public speaking to musicianship, cooking displays to art & design show-stoppers – provide a significant platform for students to present and show their creativity. When students get the opportunity to present their work to an audience, beyond the classroom, their small studio, their bathroom mirror, and their easels, they become confident about their abilities and potential.

‘Through our eyes’, the third of our SCS Creative Collective events, offered such an occasion. A collaborative effort across the preparatory and high school art departments, it was a colossal task to ensure that every student had some art piece on display for three days and nights. With the inclusion of technology, a vital part of the art process, visitors could watch the process of students’ works on monitors, students’ critical evaluation and problem-solving and revision of their works in progress, and enjoy the final examples exhibited. From Grade 1 to final Matric exam pieces, the exhibition was a joyous celebration of artistic and creative endeavour.

St Cyprian’s Day 2021

Good afternoon everyone and thank you Ms Frayne for that wonderfully generous introduction. Warm greetings to you all - revered clergy, honoured guests, staff, teachers and most of all the girls, here with us today in the chapel and beyond.

It’s an honour both treasured and unexpected to be here addressing you on this special day on this particularly special anniversary. When Yvette Brummer first invited me, I could scarcely believe that St Cyprian’s School was turning one hundred and fifty years old. Partly because it meant that I’d matriculated an awfully long time agotwenty-six years to be exact - but also because it nudged me, not only towards remembering the girls I’d gone to school with, but also towards imagining all the girls who’ve passed through those gates since I left and all the girls who went before me. We must number in the thousands by now, all us girls and women, linked across time and space, touched and turned by this gem of a school in all its rich and complicated history.

For a century and a half, St Cyprian’s School has dedicated itself to preparing young women to take up their place in the world and to assuring them - us - with a combination of open-heartedness, confidence, courage (despite sometimes hostile environments and systems) that what we have to say, what we have to offer, and who we want to be, matters.

It’s a school where students become alive to their collective social responsibilities, where they are encouraged in their individual gifts, and where they are taught that strength and gentleness are not mutually exclusive. And so joyfully in recent decades, it’s become a place that understands that difference, and the ability to welcome it in all its forms, is how we become stronger and better and the place in which we thrive. (It’s also a place in which I had a great deal of fun, because girls are awesome!)

And to stand here today in this chapel, a space I have always cherished, with its wide arches and familiar altar and its one hundred and fifty years’ worth of songs and hymns and announcements and fidgeting and whispering and notes passed in hymn books – well, it’s very precious and beautiful. Because the chapel, I think, is the place that holds the school’s history and future: the past, this moment and the promise of what is to come. And it’s that relationship between a little bit of my then and your now that I’d like to speak about today and I hope so much that you find some of it useful…

In thinking about today my mind turned to St Cyprian’s days that I participated in and a flurry of memories of polished black shoes, mandatory French plaits, navy ribbons, sweetly turned down white socks (and later the sophistication of graduating to blackmail stockings), of assembling on the hockey field, a laundered blazer on the inside arm, the mountain behind us, the stretch of the city and the long walk down to Company’s Gardens ahead, the day always bright and fresh (just as this one is)… The insistence that we walk in height order that sometimes muddled grades so sometimes you found yourself with someone who wasn’t in your class, the bouquets of lilies, the beautiful hoisting of the banners - one for our school’s saint, another for peace, that magnificent burst of song from the school choir of Gloria in excelsis Deo that inaugurated the evensong (and I must tell you that I wept when I heard yours and that your choir-master equals Mrs Erasmus in gesticulation and passion), and then eventually the march towards the Cathedral knowing that once there that we would see our beloved North Star - Archbishop Tutu - in all his glorious joy and gravitas. The march around the Cathedral, itself dazzlingly beautiful - both a place of worship and of extraordinary political and civic engagement… Then heading back to school for a marzipan iced cake (iced within an inch of its life) for some dancing round the tree that we all told each other was deeply embarrassing, but secretly we all loved…

I thought about how this highlight on the school calendar felt then, as it does now, as a marker of a rapid spin towards the end of year, because before you knew it, it was exams, then it was December… But it also always felt, because it was Spring, as though it was the beginning of something. Spring festivals with all their new beginnings always feel as though they’re about hope, and St Cyprian’s Day is no different because it declares over and over again a sense of great hope in the future of its girls. A hope that they will be thoughtful, engaged and caring.

And I know that for some, it may feel as though hope is in short supply these days. I’ve been thinking so much about St Cyprian’s Day today and how it’s different - in terms of gathering and place and what’s possible. And how this time is so different. And I‘ve been thinking about you girls, and what your generation has been through these past eighteen months and I wondered what I could possibly tell you about this time and about what may lie ahead that would be helpful. I thought about all the ways things changed for you overnight - how the classroom, even the classroom! - that solid, predictable, reliable thing, could disappear very quickly, that sport and drama and singing could be rescheduled or cancelled and that suddenly almost all your life could be reduced to a screen. That you were surrounded by adults who were likely - and rightly - frightened of something none of us could see, but that all of us were touched by. It’s been a time that none of us could have imagined and certainly a time none of us would have ever wanted to imagine for any of you, and yet here you all are in your glorious beauty and resilience and creativity.

In all this we’ve been reminded – in ways both small and tragic - that things don’t always work out as planned. And perhaps the only way through this time of upheaval and deep loss for so many, is to meet the moment as best we can, and that in that meeting, to reach for that combination of courage and open-heartedness that St Cyprian’s cultivates in all its precious girls, and to embrace the understanding that transitional periods – however difficult - can be instructive, character building, and that in times of crisis there can be daring creativity, solutions, generosity and insight.

My own years here, between 1988-1995 were also marked by a time of intense transition and change in our country and in our school and I want to tell you a little bit about that time. It’s of course very different to now, but challenging too, in that we didn’t always know what lay ahead and we had to find ways to be calm and nurture joy and resilience in the midst of turbulence. I don’t need to tell any of you that the early nineties in South Africa was a time of profound transformation, that our country was changing from a brutal system of state oppression into democracy, that we were in the process of concretizing a longcherished dream of building an inclusive and just society.

It was an extraordinary time, and it is impossible for me to separate out that time from my time at St Cyprian’s. It was here, in this parking lot when I was twelve years old that my mother collected me and my sister one hot February afternoon, that I got in the car to find her quietly crying with joy because she’d just heard on the radio the announcement that key anti-apartheid organisations had been unbanned and that true change was imminent. It was on St Cyprian’s Day in 1991 at the concert that five students, just 13 years old, announced that for their performance they’d be singing the national anthem and promptly got up and sang only Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika. We were three years from democracy; in its own way it was an astonishing and courageous moment, as it also was to see that there were some teachers who stood up and sang with them.

That time, long hoped for, long fought for, long sacrificed for, paid for by some with their lives, was not easy nor was it simple. It was a jubilant time - we were often wild with joy and hope for what was to come - but it was also a slippery time, mercurial and uncertain.

There were many stretches of continued darkness, of unrest, of staggered negotiation, of deep woundedness and betrayal, of violence and hurt and the threat that everything could go badly off course. It could be a stressful and scary time to be young and the arguments in the country were often mirrored in the arguments in the school - how could they have not been? And it felt very often as though we, as young people, had very little control over what might happen, even though our lives and our futures depended on democracy coming into being. And into this cauldron of uncertainty and worry, stepped the remarkable Tessa Fairbairn, principal from 1990 - 2008.

Tessa Fairbairn did so many thing to guide us through. She was a model of compassion, of inclusion, of leadership, of womanhood and integrity… She was also, we were all convinced, in possession of secret powers because she seemed to know something specific about each girl and she had the uncanny ability of appearing at precisely the moment you might be getting up to something naughty. She’d materialise around a corner and say something like, ‘Ah, Miss Davids, Miss Jowell, Miss Mangaliso, Miss Dyers - I’m sure we can find a better use of your time and energies’. I won’t dwell too much on Miss Fairbairn’s supernatural powers, but I do want to talk about two things Tessa Fairbairn did that helped us to build community, ameliorate our fears and find a sense of connection and togetherness during that time, despite the fact that we’d come out of a country where everything and everyone was split.

She introduced a prayer and invited us to begin a practice of peace.

Each day, for several years, she had this chapel bell rung at noon. The teacher would stop the class and the girls would rise from their desks and for a full minute, we would stand in silence, and into that silence we were asked to offer up a prayer for peace for our country. It’s difficult now for me to fully describe what those moments were like - the textures of that silence, how into that quiet - hundreds of minutes spread across a number of years…So many things were put into that silence: I knew then that those silences held fears and hopes and a clutch of bright wishes for tomorrow, but perhaps they held grief for families who had lost people and time and homes and livelihoods and opportunities to oppression and to the struggle against it. And perhaps the silence held confusion and concern and remorse for those affiliated to anyone who’d done the hurting. What I did know was that the minute granted us all the grace to turn inwards and in turning inwards to not think only of ourselves, but about the community of the school and the country to which we all belonged and the kind of future we wanted to manifest and take part in. That was Tessa’s practice of peace.

The introduction of the prayer held equal importance and she would recite it at every assembly and so we heard it at least three times a week, The Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi and I share it with you here:

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is error, the truth; Where there is doubt, the faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, joy.

Grant that I may not so much seek

To be consoled, as to console;

To be understood, as to understand;

To be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

The tremendous beauty and power of this prayer - the radiance of its poetry, the belief embedded in it that decency, kindness, and a sense of community were the building blocks of peace, held me then and they hold me today.

It was not of my faith and yet it gave me faith, a great faith in people’s capacity to do good - to cultivate that ‘peace, hope and light’. It offered me guidance in how to to be of use in the world, to think about how I could ‘console, understand, love, pardon’ - not things I am always able to do, but I am learning, trying and it’s an endless process. It is, I understand now, a prayer that contains a set of instruction about how to cultivate a degree of selflessness, of deep care, that makes for a healthy society, in a country that is so unhealthy and so profoundly unequal in every way.

In an age when we are flooded with new ways of thinking about how to be mindful and how to go through many rituals of self-care, I find it as inspiring, comforting even, that this prayer, named after a 13th century saint, with its call for peace could hold so many of the lessons, and ones I could return to again and again. So I want to say to you girls today that the gift of this school, the gift of St Cyprian’s is that you may not always know what you’ve learned at it, until you’ve left. I think of the teachers I had here and how what they gave me was an understanding of not only how to think, but how to be - We teach not for school, but for life.

The world is a difficult place to inhabit right now, perhaps it’s always been so, and so much needs fixing, improving and radical remaking. And so much emphasis is placed on busyness and success and public selves and while action and doing is essential, so too is the understanding that change is also forged in stillness. Stillness - and prayer is a kind of stillness - is the gift of being able to go in, it is the place in which we can imagine different futures and commit daily towards building them.

The wonderful activist and novelist Arundhati Roy sums this up in one of her mesmerising sentences when she asks us to consider what can be found and what can be heard in stillness -

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”

I can think of no better way of describing those minutes of silence here at St Cyprian’s all those years ago.

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”

Thank you.

Nadia Davids

Class of 1995

St Cyprian’s Day

Over the past few years, we have delighted in welcoming back alum as our special guest speakers to mark St Cyprian’s Day. The joy is often mutual as for many of our speakers, it has been several years since they’ve visited their alma mater, and as a school, we marvel at the vocations they’ve chosen, the contributions they’ve made and continue to make, and the wisdom they share with current community.

This year, we welcomed Nadine Moodie, Class of 2004 and currently Chief of Staff to the Deputy CEO of Vitality Global. Nadine sits on the board of both her alma maters, Stellenbosch University, and St Cyprian’s School.

We’re so pleased to share some reflections and insights from Nadine’s address at St George’s Cathedral this year.

“… I was at St Cyprian’s for the duration of my high school education during the years 2000-2004. At the time, President Thabo Mbeki was leading South Africa, and our country was waking up to the African Renaissance off the back of his famous ‘I am an African speech’ which some of you may know. Our school was led by the legendary visionary and pioneer of holistic education, Tessa JP Fairbairn, and supported by the ever sophisticated, gracious and tough-as-nails, Jeanne Erasmus, and the caring, wise and loving Reverend Vivian Harber whom we affectionately called Mam’fundisi.

Our school population was global in nature and resembled what I would describe as a mini United Nations as we had girls from all around the world. At the entrance of Katherine Buller Boarding House was a world

map with pins celebrating the countries from where our school population hailed. I remember that there were several girls whose families had gone into exile and who chose to send their daughters to St Cyprian’s for a South African education, even while they continued living abroad, alongside the daughters of diplomats posted to South Africa. We had representation from the People’s Republic of China, South Korea, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and a strong contingent from across Africa. The DRC, Zambia, Tanzania, Namibia, and Angola were just some of the countries that our peers called home. Throw in our rich Round Square exchange progamme and we had Germany, America, the UK, India and Australia in our mix of a united nations space for girls! We were the true epitome of an African school on the knee of Table Mountain, making a world of difference. We were the very reflection of our school song’s lyrics, ‘From farm and village, mine and town, a rolling host comes trooping down.’

Our school had a rich history of community service programmes, everything from environmental agendas to assisting children’s homes and feeding babies. The importance of these service-oriented outreaches was that we had to account for them in either Chapel or the school hall and describe what we had learned. It was also during this period in our country when decisions around access to antiretroviral medications were being made, involving countless organisations like the Anglican Diocese, the Treatment Action Campaign, government, trade unions, healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies.

Together with our teachers, we were very aware of what was happening and as girls, wondered what we could do.

Enter Nqobani (Nqoebsie) Mkhwanazi and Caroline van der Merwe, both Grade 11 in 2001. They reminded us that the youth had a place in this country and a voice that needed to be heard, just like the youth of 1976, 1980 and 1985 that played a role in bringing democracy to South Africa. Nqoebsie and Caroline inspired us to arrange a march from Keizersgracht to Parliament where a memorandum would be handed to the Minister of Health. Guided by teachers, we sought permission to march from the local authorities and invited several schools, universities, The Diocese, and unions to join us. Our march made the evening news and a few months later, antiretroviral medication was made available to all those suffering from HIV and AIDS. Another lesson learned! A watershed moment for many of us. We saw the impact of an idea and how our school community rose to the occasion of being part of something bigger than ourselves. We learned that St Cyprian’s girls make the difference!

… Often, we only begin to comprehend the gift that is St Cyprian’s School once we’ve left and life suddenly or surprisingly forges connections with those who previously, currently, or will in time, occupy these corridors. Or our senses get triggered by the memories of friendships formed, values instilled, and traditions celebrated that embody all that is St Cyprian’s School.

To the matrics, I wish to say three things: Remind yourself that you’re a work-in-progress with good intentions in a jaded and unequal society that is still reeling from the effects of the last two years, so do your best to hold onto that which is good.

Attending St Cyprian’s comes with immense privilege that includes social and/or economic capital. You may not see the immediate privilege, but when you do have that light bulb moment, use it wisely and exercise it for good, whether for self or others. When in doubt, overwhelmed or anxious, step back and take a moment.

Utilise the St Cyp’s network as there are women in every part of the globe who will be more than willing to listen, guide, open a door, and laugh with you.

Nadine Moodie Class of 2004

Understanding ourselves IN CONTEXT

Memory ties us to a collective framework through which we understand ourselves in context. When SCS alum, Nadine Moodie, spoke at the 2022 St Cyprian’s Day service, she spoke of a utopian St Cyprian’s School. One where students felt a strong sense of belonging and of purpose. She described the school as an incredibly diverse school on the knee of Table Mountain and at the tip of Africa – the school of choice for girls both on the continent and from abroad.

In her words, “Our school population was very global and resembled what I would call ‘a mini United Nations’, as we literally had girls from all over the world. At the entrance of Katherine Buller Boarding House was a map of the world with pins celebrating where our school population hailed from.

I remember there were a number of girls whose families had gone into exile and who chose to send their daughters to St Cyprian’s for a South African education, even though they continued living abroad. We had girls whose parents were diplomats in South Africa. We had representation from across the globe – “

It sounded to me like young women came to this school precisely because being a “girl in blue” meant far more than having a world-class education, it meant you were also a young woman who would learn to see yourself in relation to the world in a particular way. You would lead in a particular way. You would be connected to other women across the country and the world because, in Nadine Moodie’s words, “no matter where we go in the world, when we connect with anyone remotely related to St Cyprian’s there’s a level of expectation, but when we meet with other old girls we experience a collective heritage with commonalities, which transcend matriculation years, difference, creed, faith, opinions.”

As memory was given space in that cathedral, I was listening for the essence of St Cyprian’s School that lay within the story because it is this intrinsic nature of the school that determines its identity. It is this that must be remembered, that must not be lost.

I was conscious that the girls sitting in the wooden pews ahead of me, had not been able to participate in this rite of passage for two years. I wondered what it must be like to have this moment of renewal, each student and each alum with her own story that is in conversation with the one weaving between us from the pulpit. Did they, like me, see this as a moment to reflect, to restore and replenish what is so special about this particular school?

Later that day, I had the privilege of meeting Tessa Fairbairn, the legendary Principal of St Cyprian’s for many years. She described to me the revolutionary nature of the school since it’s very beginning – first as a school for girls in the 1870s and then in the 1970s, as a school where girls of all races were learning together. On both these counts, the school was breaking boundaries and challenging the status quo.

The statistics about the impact of educating girls are a constant reminder that until we are a post-patriarchal society, there continues to be a case for girls’ schools where girls are at the centre of all our educational efforts. However, in reading about educating girls, it also becomes apparent that an academic education in and of itself does not fulfil the potential one hopes it will. How we educate girls, and what we teach them about themselves, their capabilities, their worth, their voices and their power to effect change is imperative to fulfilling their potential.

What is education if not discovery? Progressive, iterative and evolutionary by nature, and seasonal in time, an

education at St Cyprian’s School begins at School-in-theWoods and develops through different phases to Grade 12. Every stage involves exploration, discovery and breakthroughs that bear witness to the peaks and troughs inherent in life challenges and celebrates growth, success and failures in the journey to become a proud St Cyprian’s girl.

According to UNESCO estimates, globally, 129 million girls are out of school, including 32 million of primary school age, and 97 million of secondary school age. In this regard, by virtue of attending school, each student at St Cyprian’s is privileged. However, for real change to happen, girls need to be empowered as activists to be young women of courage and compassion, guided by strong values to use their privilege with purpose. Each student can hold onto the foundational values of this revolutionary, evolving school, to face the challenges of her own time.

While 2020 and 2021 were stark and painful reminders of the continued injustices faced by Black people across the world, 2022 has borne a painful testament to the regression in women’s rights from the US to Iran, from whence the greatest feminist protest movement in recent decades is emanating. And all the while, we are threatened by climate change, a social justice issue because it impacts more detrimentally on the most marginalised.

Covid-19 gave us a glimpse into a world of individuals separate and isolated, connecting only through screens – this is not the world we want for our girls. Rather, we want our girls to be part of a sisterhood, each strengthened through strong bonds to each other – lifting each other as they rise. Women who can step up and lead and who are not derailed by change, by uncertainty or by challenge, women who possess a strong sense of self and a strong sense of hope.

In her Pedagogy of Hope, bell hooks writes, ‘The classroom, with all its limitations, remains a location of possibility. In that field of possibility, we have the opportunity to labour for freedom, to demand of ourselves and our comrades, an openness of mind and heart that allows us to face reality even as we collectively imagine ways to move beyond boundaries, to transgress. This is education as the practice of freedom.’ This is our legacy and the essence of our school. It is time to remember.

Ghemma Wylde

Deputy Head High School: Director of Equity and Belonging

We are Africa, We are leading, It doesn’t matter where you are sleeping, We girls and boys are not some idyllic toys in your game.

We are together, but not the same.

We are fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers We both harm and care for each other,

We are braids and corn rows plaits and curls men and women boys and girls

We are many, we are one.

Because the songs we have sung are of inequality, but also of strength, for it is not about speed, but length.

So let us carry the torch of those who took that long walk to freedom and earned it. It’s time that we learned that, Our skin may be different, our clothes not the same, We don’t all have glass in our window panes but we all see the same sky, feel the same breeze, So why were those different knocked down on their knees?

I can only begin to guess the events that took place, to take down the barriers of colour and race, But I know we’re braving an unjust mountain, and the top is not where we are, But I’m proud of South Africa we’ve got pretty far.

So let’s be thankful

We are Ubuntu. We are strong.

We have problems, but not for long, cause we work together, to protect and treasure everyone who calls this place safe.

We are Africa, this beautiful place we call home, and none of us stand alone.

By Coco Stevens, Grade 6

AFRICA DAY

CONFIRMATION Ceremony

BRING &Boeka

A’othoo billahie minashaytaan nier ragiem. Bismillah hier rahmaan nier raghiem.

ASA and good evening to each and every one who has joined us here this evening.

For many who are here who don’t know me, I am Rafieqah, Shazia’s mom and a past student at St Cyprian’s School. Forever a girl in blue!

I have been asked to say a few words and will try to keep it short. I’ll start by thanking the parent who decided to present this idea to our principal, Shelley Frayne and to say thanks to Shelley for whole-heartedly jumping on board with it. It is indeed an honour that we sit here once again, our second Bring and Boeka event on the hockey field as I know it.

Ramadaan is a month of spiritual growth. It’s a month where Muslims fast, perform extra prayers and supplications to the Almighty. It also gives us a chance to reflect on our blessings and to extend charity to those less fortunate. It is also the month in which our holy book, the Quran was revealed to our prophet Muhammad, peace be upon Him.

Years ago, my experience observing Ramadaan at St Cyprian’s was entirely different. My dad was called into the office because my sister was fasting the whole day and a teacher deemed it unnecessary. She could not understand why my

sister was fasting at such a young age. My dad had a firm stance which he held and after engaging with the school, the teacher agreed to allow the fast to continue. Today, it’s quite different. All our girls who choose to fast are supported and encouraged by their wonderful teachers in their endeavour to accomplish this important rite of Ramadaan.

In my school career, there were very few Muslim girls at St Cyp’s. To put this into perspective, there had only ever been one other Muslim girl in my grade from my pre-prep days right through to matric. This also wasn’t constant as at one stage, I was the lone Muslim student for some years. Nowadays, as I look at my daughter’s grade, it’s steadily changed as she numbers one of six Muslim children.

Today, 21 years on since I matriculated, our daughters now have the chance to embrace all the opportunities that St Cyprian’s has to offer. A school that is striving to become more inclusive and working to nurture a sense of being and belonging for each one of our girls. I am confident, that in years to come, the school will continue to embrace all girls and their families irrespective of faith and denominations, and through celebrations and events such as we have this evening, recognizing and celebrating our differences together.

Last year, when we all received our invitations to the very first Bring and Boeka, I found it rather endearing that we would have our first Iftar event at the school in the same year it celebrated its 150th birthday. How times have changed! I would like to thank St Cyprian’s School for hosting us this evening. A special thanks to Shelley, Carol and Sulochnee as well as the teachers, support and administrative staff joining us this evening. I hope you all enjoy breaking fast and on behalf of myself and family, I would like to wish you all a happy, joyous. and peaceful Eid Mubarak. Thank you.

Wassalaamu alykum wa raghmatullah hie wa barakatu.

Rafieqah Khan Class of 2001

St Cyprian’s School has exposed me to a new world. It has allowed me to grow individually and as a music teacher. Being thrown into the deep end and coming out transformed into a better version of myself is testimony that there’s always something new to learn, every day at St Cyprian’s. I have learned to leverage the experience and skills of the people around me, which has made me realise that you can overcome anything especially when you have a supportive team behind you. Through the challenges that I have faced and overcome, I have gained more confidence in myself and as a teacher. The best part of being at St Cyprian’s is the culture and the staff and students which make the school what it is.

Lihle Mabhula Sazi Thwala

The year 2020 has been very tough for most of us and this year 2021 brought some light and hope that things are going to be better and that we can all get back to our “normal” life again. This year 2021, I joined St Cyprian’s School as an intern teacher. I had an amazing time/experience at St Cyprian’s School, a very welcoming school full of hospitality. Mrs Frayne and the whole staff were always showing care and made sure that I had a wonderful time and learning as much as I can while in this journey of completing my PGCE. I have learned a lot this year, from the negatives and the positives, and I would like to thank my two wonderful, amazing, and supportive mentors (Jenny van LoggerenbergScience and Laura Winfield - Mathematics) who were always there to guide and share valuable advice and supporting me in my training. I would like to thank Shelley and the entire school for the support and for the amazing experience I had.

My first year as an intern at St Cyprian’s has truly been the epitome of growth. The staff members and students were very welcoming and understanding. This experience was much more than I expected - from its cultural, sport and academic pillarsone is strongly guided and destined for greatness. With a staff that is willing to take leaps with me to find my feet and allow me the chance to experience all opportunities to grow I can enthusiastically say that St Cyp’s is more than a workplace.

Reflections

Caitlyn Petersen Diatile

Mugisha

Hakizimana

The year I’ve spent at St Cyprian’s as a boarding house intern has been a beautiful learning and teaching experience that I will cherish forever. Being an old girl who was on scholarship and in boarding, I felt a personal commitment to making each of the junior students’ transitions into this space as comfortable as possible. Navigating around a hostel and the school during COVID19 and trying to make the best of this situation has taught me resilience and I have learnt an invaluable amount. The people in this school offer a wealth of knowledge and perspectives in their own right. Experienced teachers offered me a wealth of wisdom and my fellow interns provided me with a sense of community and with some, even sisterhood. My time spent here as an intern at St Cyprian’s has only solidified this statement, “I want to teach”.

To say it’s been good, would be an understatement. Being one of the members of St Cyp’s feels like home. I have found myself in a well-rounded structure, where I have met mothers, friends, and sisters. I always wondered how I would be able to build a bridge that separates home in the boarding house and transitioning to become a teacher in the classroom. Little did I know that the values of respect and professionalism exist in the core of these young minds. I have not eaten this much cake in my entire life, the numerous celebrations in the school leave no room for down times. I am amazed at how far an individual can go from one voice that has faith in them. I am excited about the opportunity of building my career here, I cannot wait to tap into another division of the school, being the preparatory school next year. I’ve experienced growth and an amazing spirit of generosity.

Foundation ROHAN BLOOM

Our support for and participation in the Rohan Bloom Foundation’s initiatives, is multi-layered.

Rohan’s story is close-to-home and community based. It’s a story about a young man and his family and school is the same. We nurture and grow young people together with their families. It’s a story about how from deepest loss and pain something wonderful, inventive, and needed is born. And its selfless, service-led, and supportive for whomever needs its wisdom, expertise and compassion.

The Rohan Bloom Foundation’s purpose is to open a paediatric palliative care hospice in Cape Town, something which does not yet exist. Through fundraising and partnerships, the foundation hopes to realise this dream in a few short years.

The foundation has been so blessed by the incredible support that it has received through generous donations and fundraisers over the past few years, so we also play it forward and support other organisations doing good work.

St Cyprian’s School supports the foundation’s campaigns to realise their dream of establishing a paediatric palliative care hospice and encourages our extended community to do the same. Look out for these on our socials and newsletters. This year, we got involved in the 245 Challenge and the inter-faith sport and cultural day.

Visit their website www.rohanbloomfoundation.org and get involved. Many of these campaigns occur around Rohan’s birthday, which is on the 24th May.

TABLE UNDER THE Mountain

Think Table Mountain, one of the seven wonders of the world; think of our beautiful campus, at night, under the stars; think chilled vibes, good food, great wine, friends, community, music, and magic…and somewhere in between, you will find Table under the Mountain…a beautifully curated al fresco evening that is sure to become an annual event on our calendar. With food from the talented Ruben Riffel and music by our very own SCS musicians, Table under the Mountain gave our parents an opportunity to enjoy our surroundings by starlight, meeting friends old and new, and building a sense of community while having fun.

WHISKEY Jazz

On a predictably wintry night, The Voorkamer and Fish Pond Quad were transformed into a Speak Easy as the St Cyprian’s School Jazz Band and songstresses entertained our guests ‘prohibition style’. From the décor to the pockets of plush seating, a small and intimate venue was created, and parents were transported to another world as they sipped on whiskey aged to perfection.

It was an event to savour slow and low with captivating jazz performances in front of an appreciative and encouraging group of jazz fans. With bowl food by Ruben Riffel and roaring fires, the inaugural SCS Whiskey/Jazz Evening ‘hit the right note’ and will return.

PARENTS’ Association

Our annual PA Picnic was one of our first post-Covid events, and unsurprisingly, the turnout was incredible! The event augured well for a PA who hadn’t been able to host their usual events for over a year. They got on board for the family fun day when we officially opened the Multi-Purpose Sports Hall, providing boerewors rolls and chilled refreshments on a blisteringly hot February Saturday, and hosted an amazing and successful Golf Day at King David Mowbray. Funds raised were put towards the score boards and clocks in the Sports Hall and towards our new Grand Piano due for an early 2023 delivery.

Round Square is a network of 180 schools in 50 countries that shares a passion for experiential education built around six IDEALS of learning. St Cyprian’s School was the first African school to join this global network. Round Square students are encouraged to discover and develop their own unique capabilities through a range of experiences, activities, collaborative practices, projects and challenges, including social service projects, exchanges and conference participation.

At its heart, the Round Square approach is valuesbased and is designed to develop attitudes and insights that shape personality and strength of character. Membership of the Round Square network offers a framework of excellence and continuous improvement, along with structured opportunities to collaborate and share experiences with like-minded peers cross the world. This approach recognises that effective learning is practical, multi-cultural and collaborative, and infused through a range of extra and co-curricular activities. The goal is to shape the way the next generation of leaders understand, prepare for and respond to the world.

At our school, girls are encouraged to make a strong commitment beyond academic excellence to personal development and social responsibility. The Round Square ethos and culture informs the way that education happens at the school, from teaching and learning to

annual integrated programmes at each grade level, where one or more of the IDEALS is interrogated and assimilated. After two years of no travel to conference, Round Square Conference 2022 courted high expectations and excitement.

This year’s conference was appropriately themed ‘Take Less: Be More’. After two years of pandemic, continuing global environmental concerns and expanding social justice issues, Oxford was the venue to discuss and become conscientized around these issues and our role in mitigating them.

We were privileged enough to stay in one of the oldest colleges of the University of Oxford, founded in 1263. To give a more visual perspective of this beautiful, authentic building, the dining hall in Harry Potter was inspired by the exact dining hall that we had our meals in. The first morning we gathered in New Theatre, which is ironically a really old theatre, along with over 1500 students from different places in the world. We listened to the incredible keynote speakers who spoke about fascinating topics that relate to our Round Square Ideals but seen in a real-world context.

One such speaker was Ben Fogle, who rowed across the Atlantic in 49 days without any rowing experience. Other speakers enlightened us more about topics like climate change and plastic pollution. After each session

we broke into baraza groups where we discussed our thoughts, ideas and possible solutions to these world problems which was truly fascinating. This was followed by a formal cultural evening where we got to watch many talented performers. To end the day in lovely Oxford, we gathered in tents on the campus and made friends with people from Chile, Canada, Armenia, India and so many more places.

The next day we experienced a traditional treasure hunt around Oxford. We wondered what it must have looked like to the locals, seeing 1500 very competitive students running around their town in search of clues. The Irish dancing was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. We danced like our lives depended on it, not caring what we looked like or how sweaty we were.

Although we were sad to leave the history-filled Oxford, we were excited for our next adventure in Wales where we camped in tents with new international friends! The first morning we were walking along the breathtaking coastline by 6am to climb and jump off dramatic cliffs – the highest one being 7 metres! Ian, the head of Floogelbinder - the company that hosted us – gave us a lesson on seaweed, its diverse health benefits and how it can be an alternative to plastic. Another fascinating session that was unbelievable and still might be for some people, was the Bug Farm. Trying to comprehend the fact that crickets will be the future source of protein

– because it is much more sustainable than cows – was hard to grasp until we had bug burgers, bug spaghetti bolognese and cricket protein-powder cookies set in front of us.

This conference gave us the opportunity to create networks that reach across the globe. We learnt fascinating things that we were able to bring back to our school. We are motivated to continue to grow in our Round Square Ideals and practise the skills that we’ve acquired. We created the most amazing memories from this once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will treasure forever.

Thank you so much to Ms Glover and Ms Frayne who made this opportunity possible for all of us. This trip will stay close to our hearts for the rest of our lives.

Stephanie Campher Emma Maw Grade 11

THE

Quest

Our 150th year (2021) marked the launch of The Quest, a 21day wilderness adventure in the southern Cederberg. A rite of passage, the Quest takes place at the end of the Grade 9 academic year and has at its core, the framework of character development. This age group finds itself at a turning point of young adulthood, ready to start individuating, leaving behind their early teens and preparing for senior high school. It is a time for self-discovery, exploration and growing agency. A time to start thinking of self in a social community, seeing beyond self and to consider how they can contribute and converge for the benefit of others. ‘I lift my eyes and all is born again’ wrote Sylvia Plath, apposite words as The Quest will afford each student a chance to lift her gaze and clear her head.

During The Quest, our students were exposed to a range of exciting activities including hiking, cycling, running, kloof swimming, alien vegetation clearing, outdoor education, community partnerships, leadership opportunities, and team building. The Quest is foremostly an opportunity for girls to discover more about themselves and test themselves in a variety of situations. There were opportunities for each girl to learn new skills and develop emotional, organizational, and practical intelligence, all equally as important as physical prowess or intellectual ability.

Each student had at least one opportunity to take the lead –managing group wake up times, map reading, meal schedules, camp set-ups and strikes, and overall planning. They did absolutely everything for themselves – from washing clothes daily, cooking food, to navigating and resolving conflict.

“There exists within everyone a grand passion, an outlandish thirst for adventure, a desire to live boldly and vividly through the journey of life.”

- Kurt Hahn, Round Square founder and educational philosopher

fire and ice THE LAND OF

The Geography Department and 19 students travelled to Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice during the July holidays this year (2022). Iceland presented a once in a lifetime trip, not only from a Geography perspective, but from a cultural experience too. The travelling group, formed by Grades 10-12 students as well as Mr Grundlingh and Mrs Glover, were able to see first hand how one of the youngest geological countries in the world functioned.

The group experienced glacier walking, sat in awe of multiple dormant volcanos, visited black sand beaches and lava tunnel centres. We felt the power of some of the largest waterfalls on the planet, gazed at blue limestone lagoons, ferried across to the Westman Islands to see puffin colonies and see for ourselves the devastation of a volcanic eruption, identifying multiple geothermal energy plants and standing on new layers

of hardened lava. We were dwarfed by glacial valleys filled with striations, smelt sulphurous gas and watched geysers explode into the sky. Swimming in geothermal rivers, eating homemade bread that was baked in the ground as well as traditional street foods, allowed the group an experience second to none.

Being submerged in a Viking-like civilisation was too an incredible encounter to forget!

The Icelandic language, food and day to day life infused with the stories of the Norse gods Thor, Odin and Freya were truly special experiences. The idea of half the Icelandic year being in darkness and half in light, with the Northern Lights present later in the year and the common name of the Land of the Midnight Sun, it truly was a special adventure for all involved.

WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE

PARIS

The Art, Design and French students joined forces for the European Summer, starting their journey in the City of Love. The widespread reputation as a global art capital contributes to the romantic ambiance of Paris, where art and love are often synonymous, considering the city’s foremost artistic style, Romanticism. Some reflections below capture the essence of experience our students lived and the long-term memories of Paris they created.

“We started exploring the city as soon as we landed, walking along the River Seine, with its incredibly intricate structure and immense detail, and got our first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower within minutes of arriving. We visited the Musée du Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, homes to highly influential historical artists as well as a tour of the stunning Palace of Versailles. From the Renaissance works of Da Vinci, including the Mona Lisa, to the vast and incredible collection of Impressionist paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, it was truly an awe-inspiring experience to see the pieces that have been studied and admired, for years, in person.”

Next up, the beautiful city of Florence, Italy, for the Art and Design students and the glorious South of France for the French contingent.

“The heat in Italy felt as heavy as the marble used to create the statue of David. From Botticelli to Michelangelo, we saw it all, never deterred by the elements. We were transported through time whilst visiting the ancient ruins of Rome and the famous Pompeii, visualising the lives of the people that lived there so many centuries ago. The rich history of these cities and the incredibly complex architectural styles were unlike anything we’d seen before”.

Whilst Art & Design students enjoyed the cities of Italy, the French students were taking in the breathtaking beachfronts of the Côte D’Azur, marveling at the historic cities and their inherent elegance… mais bien sur! In Antibes, they spent the mornings at the Centre International d’Antibes, in French conversation classes with other students of all different nationalities and cultures. When not exploring and living with their host families, the girls were making connections despite language barriers and experienced what the Côte d’Azur had to offer. Hot-ticket items included exploring the extravagant Palais Princier de Monaco, walking down the red carpet for the Cannes Film Festival, and admiring the crystal-clear Mediterranean from a catamaran. Oh la la!

It really was a Eurotrip to write home about!

Waste

It is no surprise that Johannesburg, Tshwane and Cape Town all have less than ten years of useful landfill life left, as waste management is the least prioritised municipal service in most South African municipalities. It lags significantly behind housing, water, electricity and road infrastructure.

South Africa’s eight Category ‘A’ metropolitan municipalities have the highest population numbers and therefore generate the largest waste volumes, at about 20 million and 10 million tons of waste a year respectively, of which the bulk is landfilled. Landfilling at an average density of 1t/m3 means that municipalities need an annual landfill space of about 10 million m3.

The map alongside illustrates the current landfills in the Western Cape and plots their capacity. Most of the Cape landfills have less than five years until they are full. In the City of Cape Town, our landfills have less than 15 years.

As a school, with around 1300 people on campus every day, we contribute to the problem. Earlier this year, under the leadership of Claire Acheson, Life Sciences teacher, and Caitlin Williams, Head of Environmentalism, concrete and radical steps were taken to ‘step up and lead’ in determining a zero-waste policy and originating plans to turn the waste ship around. We looked externally for advice on how to begin our zero-waste journey and partnered with ‘Plant the Seed’, a dynamic group of experts, dedicated to the growth of the circular economy through interventions in spaces of education. They aim to tackle waste from all angles and holistically in schools, ensuring that infrastructure matches training, knowledge and curriculum, making waste more than just various materials in different bins.

To implement successfully a strategy that has longevity at the forefront of its goals, required getting things right, from the start. To get an idea of how much waste St Cyprian’s School was producing, our Eco-Club along with Plant the Seed, conducted a waste audit at school. The results were shocking and illuminating:

The idea behind the waste audit was to find out precisely how much waste our school produces, the distinct types of waste we produce and what steps we must put in place to mitigate our excess. With these results in mind, Plant the Seed have assisted us in putting the following strategies in place to ensure that we have a more environmentallyfriendly campus.

Our main priority was to implement better methods of waste disposal. We have partnered with a recycling company called ‘Curb Cycle’. As proper recyclers, St Cyprian’s School will reduce our amount of waste going into landfill by more than 44%. Curb Cycle records the amount and type of recycling they collect from school every week. At time of writing, mid-October, we have recycled 400kg! Visible, colourful and clearly marked recycling bins are dotted around the campus and students and staff have been ‘schooled’ in correct waste disposal.

We have also partnered with an organic waste company called ‘Zero to Landfill Organics’, masters in managing food waste and compostable packaging. They collect all our food waste as well as our compostable packaging from the Courtyard Café. The compostable packaging can only be decomposed in extremely specific conditions. Bokashi bins are found at the Courtyard Café and boarding house kitchen for organic waste. Bokashi is a composting process that uses a micro-organism known as “bokashi bran” to ferment organic food waste. Food waste is added to air-tight bokashi bins and then layered with bokashi. ZTL Organics collects bins weekly to ensure that no organic waste ends up in landfills.

Containers, coffee cups, lids and straws from our coffee shop ‘Sips in the Woods’ and the Courtyard Café contribute largely to the school’s total amount of waste. Although Sips in the Woods’ cups and straws are labelled biodegradable, that should not be confused with being eco-friendly. Some biodegradable elements require a specialised, industrial-sized decomposing process method to be fully composted. We do not just want to recycle. We want to reduce the amount of waste on campus.

Thus, apart from having specific processes, expertise and partners in place, mindsets and attitudes require adjusting! From the start of the fourth and final term, an ‘attitudinal adjustment policy is at play at Sips in the Woods that requires students and staff to bring their own reusable cups and straws when buying your drink. Whilst this policy will not be enforced with parents and guests, we strongly encourage everyone to follow this policy to truly contribute to making a lasting and significant difference. St Cyprian’s School is selling ‘Girls in Blue Go Green’ re-usable flasks at the school clothing shop for R80.

Finally, we would like to reduce our waste in the Courtyard Café. Currently, the takeaway packaging is Styrofoam-based which although recyclable, is not ideal when contaminated with food. An additional imperative in curbing waste sits squarely on personal responsibility for a successful outcome. Term 4 kicked off with own container and cutlery required for the purchase of ‘hot lunch’. Pre-ordered lunch will still come in compostable containers which, as mentioned above will be disposed of in a separate bin and collected by ZTL Organics to be composted.

With drastic measures comes radical change and we’ve embarked on this journey to decrease our waste significantly and move away from convenience at our planet’s expense. We are ‘trapped’ in the single-use and quick-disposal system. Whilst this system is convenient and practical to our schedules, the impact is detrimental to our Earth. We are doing all we can to become conscious consumers and develop an ecoconscious environment at St Cyprian’s School.

Caitlin Williams (Head of Eco-Club), Kiera Matthysen (Head of Round Square) and Clare Acheson (High School Life Sciences Teacher)

In four months of 2022, St Cyprian’s School diverted the following from local landfills:

Compostables: 8kg

Food waste: 1295kg

Recyclables: 1747.5kg

Ballet #25

Ballet grand jetéd and pirouetted into 2020 with a session of RAD exams in February. It all appeared en pointe and then, lockdown! From ballet studio to bedroom ballet, our ballerinas honed their craft with commitment and dedication, progressing astonishingly well through online ballet classes. They displayed great character in dealing with the status quo, settling into a new routine enthusiastically.

It was a pleasure and a revelation to work with our ballet girls during the past months. We entered the “Move online!” competition, where we gained many Golds, and three special Judges’ awards for Christina Graham, Juliet Blacher and Katherine Vineall.

End of year RAD exams have just been completed including Advanced 1, ordinarily a very difficult exam but more so when most of the year was spent dancing in bedrooms and lounges. The results will be out in later December. Internal exams took place with Janet Lindup as examiner. She was blown over by what the girls have managed to achieve this year.

Sue de Moyencourt

THE CLASS 2021

Words WOODS

As I reflect on the past year, and on the progress that we have made together, I am grateful for having had the privilege of spending another fruitful year in your company as we’ve guided our girls and watched them grow so beautifully. Once again, we have achieved much to be proud of this year.

Due to the rapid pace of socio and economic changes, School-in-the-Woods has embarked on preparing our girls for jobs that have not yet been created, technologies that have not yet been invented and problems that we don’t yet know will arise. As our children will become the citizens, employers, employees, professionals, educators, and caretakers of our planet in years to come, we need to equip them with the building blocks for learning. Technology routinely opens classrooms to the world and brings the world into the classrooms. Today, we know much more about the science of teaching and learning than we did before, with many conversations focused on what and how we tutor our children.

At School-in-the- Woods, we have started the journey, using both technology and future-focused educational skills that will help our girls become global and responsible citizens. We have created and fostered learning environments that encourage critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, communication, collaboration, global awareness, and social responsibility.

The consolidation of inquiry-based teaching, which places the children at the centre of the learning process by actively engaging them, has ensured that the girls are equipped with the skills, values and attitudes that will prepare them for their future. This has included the development of critical and higher-order thinking skills. Our use of collaborative teaching and learning systems helps prepare our girls for important teamwork and social interactions. Our focus on the introduction of simple, yet effective coding exercises, which the children are enjoying, and have taken to easily and enthusiastically, are also vital skills needed.

We have continued to instill in our girls a growth mindset that will help them feel confident and capable, embrace their curiosity courageously, build independence and develop persistence. These are necessary qualities and skills for their lifetime use and benefit. Through all this, we have emphasized the importance of play alongside academic school readiness.

The introduction of child-led conferences has catapulted our teaching and learning offering to an impressive level, which has the girls invested in their own learning. These conferences were meetings where our girls met with their parents and shared their knowledge with them. The children facilitated the meetings from start to finish. These are parent-teacher conferences in which the child is not only present but in charge of explaining her progress. These conferences can provide powerful opportunities for the children to advocate for their own learning. These were implemented at all grade levels. The benefits for our girls are immense as it teaches them responsibility, self-reflection, goal setting and leadership skills. These conferences gave parents a chance to watch their daughters demonstrate their own progress in their own words and see the interaction between child and teacher.

The fantasy areas in the Woods classrooms were also redesigned and are being used to create small worlds that provide a platform to stimulate the girls’ imagination. The girls can act out scenarios from real life, develop their language and practise their social skills. Walking through the classrooms you will find your daughters happily engaged in pretend play at coffee shops, vets’ surgeries, pizza parlours, fashion boutiques, etc. Small worlds, when planned well, are used effectively to meet many of the curriculum needs as these can be linked to Mathematics, Life-Skills, and Literacy. The girls explore and experiment during their play, solving problems and being creative.

The teachers have also embarked upon making learning visible through documentation boards so that parents can be more engaged in their daughters’ learning and development. Documentation of the children’s work provides an understanding of their thinking and helps drive the curriculum. Walking through the Woods now, you will find outstanding documentation boards making learning visible. With the implementation of various thinking skills strategies, such as “I see, I think, I wonder” our girls are well set for and on their way to a future-focused education that will prepare and help them to make their mark in the world that awaits them 12 years from now.

As Malcolm X so rightfully said, the future belongs to those who prepare for it today.

Sulochnee Nair

Head: Pre-preparatory School

I BELONG HERE TOO? Maybe

As Head of St Cyprian’s Pre-Preparatory School, I want to create a school where each little girl feels a sense of belonging. Recently, we created new class names, drawn from our environment and location at the foot of Table Mountain, of animals that find their belonging in our beautiful mountain’s surrounds. Adjectives ascribed to these animals were deliberate and carefully selected to enthuse and inspire our little people to look up, down and around and emulate these relatable animals and their characteristics. We want them to be daring, curious, mindful, playful, and kind. We want them to learn from a young age, that some characteristics are unique, but many are shared and that belonging embraces them all.

In helping to create a sense of belonging and community for our readers, Kathryn Bilski, the author of Maybe I belong here too? weaves a magical story that will enchant you and your child as you turn the pages of this beautifully crafted book. The story centres on how the different characters, each with unique personalities and appearances come to find a place of belonging in a school that is accepting of everybody. Kathryn’s gentle and authentic understanding of children, through her once-upon-atime long stint as member of School in the Woods and as mother to two-year old James, sets up an enticing storyline that keeps us mesmerised to the very end.

The illustrator and current Art & Design student, Emilia Brinkmann, brilliantly captures the storyline in her beautiful visuals. She brings the characters to life through her whimsical creations, pastel colours and cute creatures, immersing us all in the magical milieu that she creates.

This book, as it explores acceptance, diversity and belonging, does not focus on race but on self- acceptance, self-esteem, belonging and identity. The book teaches children that in accepting others, we allow them to be who they are with their own looks and behaviours.

The book conveys the message that kindness, love and courage can help children go after their dreams and achieve great things. It is about embracing and celebrating differences and is one that you will repeatedly reach out for on your bookshelf.

Sulochnee Nair Head: School-in-the-Woods

A Fond Farewell

GK Chesterton, the English philosopher and writer said, “Education is simply the soul of society as it passes from one generation to another.” It is a statement on which I’ve reflected often over my decades as an educator.

It was on my mother’s lap that I learned of this special school at the foot of Table Mountain. St Cyprian’s School was a haven for her during World War 2, when my widowed grandmother arrived in Cape Town needing comfort and strength beyond what schools usually provide. My mother’s stories of secret passageways and ghosts in the boarding house thrilled me. I sensed her pride in her announcement to the family that she played for the first hockey team. She misbehaved in Chapel and there was no discussion of a matric dance during the war years.

After her death I discovered a book prize awarded to her for her essay “How to recognize a good man and marry him”. I blanched! The feminist in me revolted. I questioned the relevance of what was being taught and then I remembered Chesterton’s words that education was simply the soul of society as it passed from generation to generation. Time, context, and place. As a child and young woman, I benefitted from the values taught by the school to my mum at that time - a recognition of resilience, integrity, compassion, and accountability that resulted in a 59 year-long, idyllic marriage that in turn gifted me stability and strength to encounter the “soul of society” in the twenty first century.

The establishment of St Cyprian’s over 150 years ago was borne out of the recognition of the power that education has to influence society, a recognition that it was not available to all in need

of it, and significantly for me, a recognition of the vital role women perform in moulding the lives of those around them. The context in 1871 was the lack of schooling for Anglican clergy’s daughters in Cape Town. Evidence suggests that it was at the insistence of Bishop Grey’s wife, Sophie - a strong, talented, visionary, and adventurous woman, that her husband actioned the opening of the school. Had women been allowed to hold the position of bishop then, I have no doubt that a string of girls’ schools would have been opened under her supervision!

Mine has been but seven years of service in over a century and a half of history. When I arrived at St Cyprian’s School, various building projects were still in their infancy. The Sport Centre was a dream - the focus being primarily on developing the Preparatory campus. Robotics and coding did not exist in educational institutions, and digital literacy was neither conceived as a subject nor considered an essential part of the curriculum. A bank of iPads was a novelty reserved for the senior girls and ironically, testament to our innovative teaching at the time! Examinations remained formal at Intermediate Phase level and few emails passed between parent and teacher. Round Square, although firmly entrenched in the High School, was a philosophy front and centre in Preparatory School thinking, but not overtly realized in our teaching. The work produced by the girls was undeniably good and solid, the teachers dedicated, and our pride and commitment to our Anglican values strong. It could have remained static and still those firm foundations would have been well-entrenched. However, that is not the way we progress and thrive!

The description above highlights the rapid progression, innovation and change that challenges us to ensure schools remain current, relevant, and reflective of the “soul of society”. Over my thirty years in the profession, these past seven years have seen the greatest shift. Our entire approach to classroom teaching has moved from teacher to student-driven learning. The internet equips our girls to source current information and engage, under supervision, with other students internationally on their personal devices. Character building and ethical living are paramount and perhaps most importantly, our girls have found the power of their collective voices. The true meaning of the word “belonging” has challenged us to scrutinize all areas of the school. Our integrated assessments have sparked student interest in academic challenges in a less anxiety provoking manner as they utilize their problem solving and creative skills, rather than recall, in reallife scenarios.

The school has grown from two classes to three per grade. Sport hosts more than double the number of teams than in 2016 and music, art, and drama have taken centre stage. Our club offerings still do not quench the thirst of students who eagerly want more. The pandemic has left no one untouched and has redefined what exactly the “soul of society” is.

Preparing students for life in the 1940s was vastly different to the needs of students in the twenty first century. Today’s ideas are focused on mitigating obsoletion and fostering adaptability as decades roll from one to the next. Yet one thing has held true, unified us all, and been an anchor in the storm of a changing society. That is our commitment to the consistency and relevance of our school’s values as we aspire to live with authenticity in South Africa today.

It has been a great honour to have been part of this establishment for the past seven years. The Round Square motto that “there is more in you than you know” has certainly proved true in my own life. My deep appreciation and admiration go to all my beloved students, who brought laughter, joy and pride into each of my days; and

teachers with whom I have formed close bonds and who have enriched my life. My two mentors, Sue Redlinghuys and Shelley Frayne are two of the finest educationalists in South Africa. I salute their courage. Sulochnee Nair was my gentle encourager. No one could have asked for finer people with whom to share life’s career journey.

My commitment to education and St Cyprian’s will last a lifetime. As I prepare to leave campus, I take with me treasured memories and deep gratitude to God for the opportunities the school has given me to grow, to give and to learn. This community will always be in my thoughts and prayers. The thread continues as I entrust my grandchild’s education and preparation for life to the school. I know she is in the best hands possible as the “soul of society” is instilled in her.

Carol te Water Naude Head: Preparatory School

FAREWELL Carol

“Carol’s calm, wise leadership brought stability, excellence, and care to the running of our beloved Prep School. Her quiet confidence is not to be underestimated. She has a deep understanding and knowledge of learning and of the broader education field, which underpins her ability to look at both the details and the bigger picture for each student at our school. She holds each discussion with empathy and insight, considering all viewpoints and always keeping the student’s well-being at the centre of the decisions made. Carol is a woman of deep faith and compassion and has made such a positive impact to the lives of teachers, students and families over the years. Her understanding approach, wisdom, warmth and kindness will surely be missed.”

Rabia Edries

“The increasing complexity of the art and science of education demands of practitioners and participants to be flexible, hugely compassionate, patient and conferred with a remarkable insight into human traits unique to everyone. Carol te Water abundantly embodies these admirable qualities and used these wonderful talents to mould and lead a school of primary learning of great excellence and standing. Girls, teachers, and parents, who were embraced by Carol were blessed beyond measure. Carol’s touch can be detected all over the warmth and humanity which permeates the marvellous Prep School. We wish her well in the rest and recuperation which she so richly deserves after her sacrifices to our beloved space, St Cyprian’s Preparatory School.”

Chris Steyn

“In Carol, we were blessed to have a leader with a joyful outlook on life. Through the plentiful highlights and inevitable challenges of the past 7 years, her light always shone from within. Celebrating the collective joys together and encouraging everyone through the tough times characterized the way she led. Her integrity could be relied on by all and her kindness and respect were sincerely felt. Carol’s unwavering support and appreciation of the Music Department went a long way in allowing our students to have a positive musical experience and flourish as young musicians. Carol, your name means joyful song – we will miss you and think of you as we continue to sing joyfully in the Prep School. We promise to invite you to the next Interhouse singing event!”

Annamarie Gelderblom

“I have had the privilege of teaching alongside Carol since the day she started at St Cyprians in 2016. What a wonderful head and leader she has been. I have taught under many heads in my time, some average, some terrible, but mostly those whom I can place in the ‘Top Drawer’ category. Carol belongs in the ‘Top Drawer’ amongst the Royal Dalton and Italian Spode, the Bone China! Like the afore-mentioned porcelain, she has class and dignity.

Carol has a leadership style which embraces all of her staff, from middle management to the interns or first year teacher just starting out. A servant leader, Carol is humble and unassuming with neither agenda nor ego. She leads alongside her team and is an enabler in the best sense of the word. She welcomes and encourages open communication, honest conversations and varying viewpoints. She creates a platform and a place of freedom for her staff to explore their own strengths and to take risks when implementing new and innovative ideas and policies. Then she makes it clear that she is always there in genuine support. I believe there is nothing that gives her more pleasure as a head than to see her teachers (and the girls) flourish, and then to make a ‘big deal’ when they achieve, affirming her staff and girls at every opportunity.

Carol’s gentleness and empathy are a true reflection of her living her faith daily. A great listener, whose door is always open, she has endless patience when her colleagues need to get something off their chests! But don’t be deceived! A stronger person, with the ability to go on regardless of the personal pain or challenge she may be coping with, you will not meet. She leads with a calm presence even when under immense duress. Then there is that sense of humour and a little twist of naughtiness and mischief! Carol embraces all personalities who are free to express themselves and be themselves. She loves those of us who are quiet and reflective and allows us to be. But she also appreciates those of us who are noisy and disturb the peace, and she always has a come-back line, never letting an opportunity pass by to have a good laugh.

Carol, thank you for the huge contribution you have made towards my happiness at St Cyprian’s School! Put your feet up, enjoy earlier GnTees each evening and absolutely love your well-deserved retirement!”

Les Harwin

“I have had the privilege of knowing Carol for 17 years. Our teaching journey together has led us to St Cyprian’s School where she, as Head of Prep, has curated an environment of excellence nourishing the school family so that teachers and pupils can flourish and bloom. This is most felt in the Arts and Culture department which I have been part of. Carol has always given me and other teachers the freedom to grow and explore and together we have created a rich and vibrant performing arts world for the children in her care to enjoy, explore and thrive in. I am always grateful for her unrelenting spirit and enthusiasm for life and for education and will always appreciate her trust in me as a friend and as a teacher. I wish her well for a much-deserved rest.”

Alyxia Geanotes

“Working with Carol for the last 7 years has been absolutely wonderful! Fundamentally, it’s because Carol is kind, compassionate, cheerful, warm and friendly and always ready for a hug.

In a busy school, I’ve observed how Carol is very calm no matter what emergency comes her way. I know I can walk into her office at any time and say, ‘Carol this is the story’. She will listen, advise, and always help with whatever needs to be done. While I am flapping around, Carol will be the one to keep me grounded, no matter what. Her open-door policy towards colleagues, parents and girls is to be admired, even up to the point where girls will come to her to call moms and dads when I am not around. She will assist everyone and do so with the greatest of pleasure.

I’ve worked with several heads before Carol, but what sets apart my relationship with her is a genuine care at a personal level that I hope will last forever. I will miss my chats with her. She will be in my heart forever and I hope she will enjoy the next chapter of her life.”

Feroza Jappie

2020 PREPARATORY SCHOOL ACADEMIC AWARDS

CHALLENGE AWARDS

Our Challenge Award provides an opportunity for all Gr 4-7 students to go on a journey of self-discovery and self-development, whilst practising and observing the Spirits of Round Square, the Discovery Framework and our school’s RICA values.

BRONZE

Grade 4

Alex Arendse

Alexi Enslin

Carla Truter

Ella van Breda

Eva Broxis

Francesca Gericke

Georgia Warne

Georgie Eastwood

Helena Suska

Hlumile Tshaya

Isabella Robbertse

Isobel Wieffering

Jemima Alexander

Jessica-Jadde Davidson

Keiko Mdwaba

Kenzi Schwartz

Lila Bottega

Namitha Koshy

Nina Vosloo

Rileigh Nevin

Sarah Winfield

Sofia Gordon-Harris

Stella Marinovich

Talya van der Velde

Tessa Marshall-Smith

Unathi Samkange

Zara Mohamed

SILVER

Grade 5

Abigail Claassen

Alessia Ammann

Anna Gardner

Anna Vietri

Aurelia Pretorius

Avah Cursi

Cayleigh Charton

Charlotte Du Preez

Chloe Pooler

Christina Graham

Elsa Magnusson Ekstrom

Emily Claassen

Emma van der Walt

Gemma Bottega

Grace Piennaar

Holly Cudmore

Inez Smith

Inez Hall-Jorge

Isabella Claassen

Isabella von Borman

Jessica Davies

Juliette Cilliers

Kira Hennig

Lily Powers

Lucy Theron

Luiza Raciti

Luna Silander

Melissa Schwultst

Mvuyisi Madikiza

Natalie Colyvas

Poppy Levinson

Sabreen Omarjee

Saila Joonas

Sarah Williamson

Tatiana Vayanos

GOLD

Grade 6

Anna Finlayson

Amelia Theron

Christina Philippedes

Elektra DeMelo

Ella Dorrington

Emily Brink

Evanthia Raciti

Gabriella Morgan-Grenville

Gemma Charton

Grace Boswell

Grace-Ann Gradus-Samson

Hannah McClelland

Imogen Greig

Kate Dalling

Kate Seaward

Lily Spangenberg

Luna Schlosz

Lyla Singh

Maya Russell

Mina Mai Aufrichtig

Mira Farinha

Nuha Levy

Olweyn Parker

Pia Weakley

Samantha Robarts

Sasha MacLeod

Stella Papa

Sundra Assheton Rowe

Zara-Lee Hellmann

Grade 7

Neve Young

GRADE 4 AWARDS

CLASS PROGRESS AWARD

GRADE 4BRM

Bianca Mackerdhuj

GRADE 4NW

Sarah Winfield

GRADE 4TM

Lily Andela

CLASS COMMENDATIONS

GRADE 4BRM

Lila Bottega

Kara Grobler

Sophia Newman

GRADE 4NW

Ella van Breda

Sarah Ball

Namitha Koshy

GRADE 4TM

Gabriella Iorio

Alex Arendse

Helena Suska

GRADE 5 AWARDS

CLASS AWARD

GRADE 5NP

Isabella Block

GRADE 5RT

Emma van der Walt

GRADE 5VH

Hannah Brown

ROUND SQUARE AWARDS

GRADE 5NP

SERVICE: Inez Smith

LEADERSHIP:

Alessia Ammann

ADVENTURE: Grace Pienaar

GRADE 5RT

SERVICE: Isabella Greenfield

ADVENTURE: Natalie Colyvas

GRADE 5VH

SERVICE: Faye Mohr

SERVICE: Anna Gardner

LEADERSHIP: Charlotte Du

Preez

ADVENTURE: Kate Smith

GRADE 6 AWARDS

TOP CLASS AWARD

GRADE 6AC

Amelia Theron

GRADE 6JA

Grace Boswell

GRADE 6SH

Ella Dorrington

CLASS AWARDS

GRADE 6AC

Jana de Villiers

Anna Finlayson

Jorja Köhne

GRADE 6JA

Amaya Fernandez Walsh

Yasmin Doyle

Mbalentle Sitebe

GRADE 6SH

Mina Mai Aufrichtig

Mira Farinha

Ella Faulds

GRADE 7 AWARDS

CLASS AWARD

GRADE 7BM

Nina Cullis

GRADE 7MA

Ella Thornton

GRADE 7MS

Alika von Holdt

ROUND SQUARE AWARDS

GRADE 7BM

Gemma Finlayson

Eva Lascaris

Anna Gordon-Davis

GRADE 7MA

Jeanne’ Izzett

Hedwig Levitan

Molly Perkin

GRADE 7MS

Ciara Davies

Charlotte Luck

Caitlin Hartog

TOP ACHIEVERS

GRADE 4BRM

Kate Ball

GRADE 4NW

Nina Vosloo

GRADE 4TM

Imogen de Wet

GRADE 5NP

Inez Hall-Jorge

GRADE 5RT

Luna Silander

GRADE 5VH

Elsa Magnusson Ekström

GRADE 6AC

Mia van Aswegen

GRADE 6JA

Imogen Greig

GRADE 6SH

Elektra De Melo

Emily Brink

GRADE 7BM

Lola Marinovich

GRADE 7MA

Lyra Liddle

GRADE 7MS

Rebecca Fury

GRADE 7 SUBJECT AWARDS

The Grade 7 student achieving the highest percentage in each subject is awarded the Subject Award.

English, Economic and Management Sciences

Rebecca Fury

Afrikaans

Hedwig Levitan

isiXhosa

Nduvho Nevondo

Mathematics, Social Sciences

Lyra Liddle

Natural Science

Jeanne’ Izzett

Art

Siena Smit

Special mention: Georgia Harvey and Lyra Liddle

Music Performance

Kate Berrisford

Lulu Bergström

Drama: Creativity in Theatrical Design

Sophie Vineall

Alika von Holdt

SPECIAL AWARDS

DUX AWARD

Rebecca Fury

ST CYPRIAN AWARD

This award honours the student who lives with a generous spirit, displaying a keen ability to solve problems while remaining gentle and compassionate. She is a trustworthy member of the community. She is celebrated by her peers as a young woman who is making a difference.

GRADE 4

Keiko Mdwaba GRADE 5

Olethiwe Mqadi GRADE 6

Mia Alexander GRADE 7

Lulu Bergström

STEVENSON CUP

This award honours the Grade 7 student who lives the values of the school. She lives her life with integrity and compassion and shows respect to all those around her. She is measured in her approach to life being accountable to the community of St Cyprian’s School.

Caitlin Hartog

INTER HOUSE TROPHY

Overall winner

Verinder

2020 HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY - Grades 8 & 9

SPORT HALF COLOURS

Silver Award for school sport codes representing a Regional or Western Province team at Zonal level.

Athletics

Phillipa Pieterse

Sama Galant

Tennis

Gemma Dorrington (Re-award)

Emma Maw (Re-award)

Indoor Hockey

Emma Maw

Jessica Brown

Sasha Veldboer

Tamsin Chemaly

Jenna Chemaly

Sibella da Silva

Gemma Purcell

SPORT FULL COLOURS

Gold Award for full Western Province and/or Western Cape representation.

Surfing

Maya Figl

Athletics

Anna Blu Bergström

Water Polo

Keira Nuñez

Tennis

Tamsin Chemaly

Jenna Chemaly

Swimming

Gemma Haupt

SPORT PLATINUM AWARDS AND HONOURS

Sasha Veldboer - Judo

For selection to the SA High Performance Squad and for obtaining a National Ranking.

Chloe Gershuny - Swimming

For recording SA Youth and Senior National swimming qualifying times. Qualified for Olympics trials.

Holly Brand - Sport Overall

For recording a SA School’s qualifying time at WC level, representing WP and/or WC school sports and/or nonschool sports in three levels in the same year.

INDIVIDUAL SPORT ACHIEVEMENTS

ATHLETICS

Athletes most committed to progress

Sama Galant

Gabriella Harvey

Chiara Moret

Athletes of the Year

Anna Blu Bergström

Holly Brand

BASKETBALL

Players Most Committed to Progress

U14

Sienna Fonarov U16

Liselihle Majodina

Players of the Year U14

Chiara Moret

U16

Jordan Alberto

FUTSAL

Player Most Committed to Progress

U15

Tara Kirkwood

Player of the Year U15

Chloë Boswell

INDOOR HOCKEY

Players Most Committed to Progress 4th Team

Erin Davies 3rd Team

Ayize Nondo

Players of the Year 4th Team

Jessica Brown

Anna Blu Bergström 3rd Team

Tamsin Chemaly

Jenna Chemaly

SWIMMING

Swimmer Most Committed to Progress

U14

Georgia Curd

Swimmers of the Year U14

Gemma Haupt U16

Chloe Gershuny

The Plampin Trophy, awarded to the most improved swimmer in the high school

Ayize Nondo

TENNIS

Players Most Committed to Progress 4th Team

Sasha Veldboer

5th Team

Maya Young

Players of the Year 2nd Team

Tamsin Chemaly 3rd Team

Gina Marshall 4th Team

Amara Patel 5th Team

Gemma Dorrington

WATER POLO

Players Most Committed to Progress

U14

Emma de Mezieres 16B

Isabella Hirschson 16A

Charlotte Lewis

Players of the Year U14

Georgia Curd 16A

Keira Nuñez

INDIVIDUAL TEAM OF THE YEAR

U15 and U19 Inter-schools Tennis Teams, who both won their age group trophies at this year’s annual PGSGU Inter-Schools Tennis Tournament. Last year, our U19 team won the PGSGU trophy for the first time in more than 100 years. With the U15 team winning their trophy, and the u19s second win in two consecutive years, it was a clean sweep for St Cyp’s at the inter-schools tennis this year!

U15 TEAM

Jenna Chemaly

Tamsin Chemaly

Renè Ferreira

Gina Marshall

MUSIC

The Music Commendation Awards are given to students who have, in the opinion of their teachers, displayed outstanding achievement and progress in their chosen art form.

For outstanding progress on a Woodwind instrument:

Anna Cloete

Nina Breitenbach

Andie Stewart

Alessia Davies

For outstanding progress in Singing:

Jordan Alberto

For outstanding progress on a String instrument:

Le-Andra Coetzee

Julia Miekountima Etime

For outstanding progress on the Piano:

Anna Briggs

Sibella da Silva

Anna Cloete

For outstanding progress on the Drum Kit:

Amy Levick

Grace McKinnell

For outstanding progress on a Brass instrument:

Maya Roy

Melissa Shepherd

Eve Lazarus-Pfaff

For outstanding progress on the Bass Guitar:

Zoë Naude

DRAMA

Awards made by the Drama Department acknowledge dramatic and theatrical commitment, excellence and achievement in performance on the stage and behind the scenes, both at school and in established Eisteddfods and internationally recognised examinations such as those set by Trinity College or LAMDA and where students have been selected on merit to participate in international workshops or professional productions.

For her work behind the scenes for the 2020 Anderson House Play and the completion of a 1-year long acting course for Teens for Screen offered by ACT in 2019

Achieving a LAMDA Level 2 Award in Performance:

Acting Grade 5 – Solo with Distinction

Mia King

For her performance in Chicago in 2019, her performance on stage and her work behind the scenes as a stagehand for the 2020 Anderson House play

Amara Patel

For her performance in Chicago in 2019 and her performance on stage and her work behind the scenes as a stagehand for the 2020 Anderson House play

Oke Wagbafor

BALLET

In Ballet we commend students today who, in the opinion of their teachers, are passionate about ballet, attended classes regularly and enthusiastically, apply correction to the best of their ability, and are willing to enter competitions and exams. In addition, in each grade, we recognise the Ballet Dancer of The Year. Recipients of this award are talented dancers who work hard, show consistent progress, are role models to their peers and consistently achieve high marks in exams and competitions.

For being committed to progress:

Inez Vayanos

Kyra Parenzee

Oke Wagbafor

Amy Levick

The Grade 8 Ballet Dancer of the Year:

Juliet Blacher

This year we will not be awarding a Grade 9 Ballet Dancer of the Year as the entire Grade 9 ballet class attended diligently throughout lockdown, worked very hard, made great progress, and their work ethic has been exemplary. Well done to all Grade 9 Ballet students!

For being selected for, and attending, the American Academy of Ballet Online Summer School for which she received a scholarship.

Jessica Walker-Woodard

THE ARTS

For her service to The Arts through her assistance in the live-streaming of a number of concerts and events.

Anna Cloete

PRO ARTE HALF COLOURS

For passing their Ballet Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate Examination with Merit.

Juliet Blacher

Kyra Parenzee

Oke Wagbafor

Amy Levick

Inez Vayanos

For achieving Grade 6 distinction level playing on the Piano.

Sibella da Silva

PRO ARTE FULL COLOURS

For achieving Grade 7

Distinction level playing on both the Flute and Piccolo.

Nina Breitenbach

For achieving Grade 7 Distinction level playing on both the Flute and the Piano.

Anna Cloete

RE-AWARD

For being awarded the House Play trophy for BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE. Additionally, she achieved Trinity Level 3 Certificates, with DISTINCTION, for Grade 6 Trinity examinations in both Speech and Drama and Musical Theatre.

Mila Kikillus

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Awards for external competitions and Olympiads

South African Council for English Education Spellcheck Competition:

For achieving 100% in this year’s Spellcheck Competition

Eve Lazarus-Pfaff

Clea Greig

Lolwethu Tobi

For her written piece, “Happiness in a sad tale” chosen from submissions across South Africa for publishing in the anthology English Alive.

Eve Lazarus-Pfaff

SUBJECT PRIZES

A Subject Prize is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest mark in a subject for the final Term 4 result, provided that this student has written both sets of examinations and has achieved an aggregate of 75% or above.

GRADE 8

Coding, English, History Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Geography

Eve Lazarus-Pfaff

Afrikaans

Ayize Nondo

Art

Zara van Rensburg

Computer Programming, Economic and Management Sciences

Amber Isherwood

Design and Technology

Beth Farara

Design, Life Orientation

Rachel Biccard

Drama, isiXhosa Second

Additional Language

Sienna Fonarov

French Gemma Purcell

isiXhosa First Additional

Language

Lolwethu Tobi

GRADE 9

Drama, English, Mathematics, History

Amara Patel

Afrikaans, French

Maya Roy

Art, Computer Programming

Chloë Boswell

Computer Programming, Natural Sciences

Nina Breitenbach

Design

Michaela Wright

Economic and Management Sciences

Sasha Veldboer

Geography, Music

Anna Cloete

isiXhosa

Mihlali Sokoko

Design and Technology

Olivia Hill

Life Orientation

Morgan Barnard

Gemma Dorrington

Mila Loots

Grace Lundy

Amara Patel

GRADE 9 SPECIAL SUBJECT AWARDS

isiXHOSA

Excellence in speaking and presentation

Andisiwe Lusu

Excellence in writing

Mihlali Sokoko

Commitment and perseverance

Grace McKinnell

FRENCH

Excellence in speaking and presentation

Maya Roy

Alessia Davies

Excellence in writing

Amy Levick

Eve Lazarus-Pfaff

HISTORY

Excellence in collaborative work

Jordan Alberto

Chloë Boswell

Anna Briggs

Amara Patel

Zongile Klaas

Best Creative Storybook

Keira Kantor

Clemence Mujinga-Diwandja

ENDEAVOUR AWARDS

Endeavor Awards are given to the student in each grade who is considered by the academic staff to have consistently demonstrated an exemplary work ethic across all subjects during 2020.

GRADE 8

Ayize Nondo

GRADE 9

Sasha Veldboer

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

SECOND IN GRADE

Awarded to the student with the second highest aggregate score in the grade.

GRADE 8

Gemma Purcell

GRADE 9

Nina Breitenbach

DUX AWARD

Awarded to the student with highest aggregate score in the grade.

GRADE 8

Eve Lazarus-Pfaff

GRADE 9

Amara Patel

2020 HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY - Grades 10 & 11

SPORT HALF COLOURS

Silver Award for non-school sport that does not fall within the Regional and Zonal selection framework.

Rowing

Emily Raine

Silver Award for school sport codes representing a Regional or Western Province team at Zonal level.

Athletics

Alexandra Attwood

Indoor Hockey

Nihaad Sulaiman

Isabella Dix-Peek (received honours in 2019)

Gabriela Stevenson (Re-award)

Lara Lowe (received honours in 2019)

Manisha Desai (Re-award)

Paula van der Merwe (Re-award)

Erin Kennedy (Re-award)

SPORT FULL COLOURS

Gold Award for full Western Province and/or Western Cape representation.

Surfing

Meeca McClelland (Re-award)

Dahlia Argue (Re-award)

Athletics

Nihaad Sulaiman

Tennis

Emma Foster (Re-award)

SPORT PLATINUM AWARDS AND HONOURS

Sarah Newton - Karate RE-AWARD

For representing the SA KyokushinKaiKan Karate Team at the Junior World Tournament in Tokyo, Japan held in November 2019.

Janet Walters - Sport Overall

For recording a SA School’s qualifying time at WC level, representing WP and/or WC school sports and/or nonschool sports in three levels in the same year.

Mia Nuñez - Water Polo

For selection to the SA U17 Water Polo team.

INDIVIDUAL SPORT ACHIEVEMENTS

ATHLETICS

Athlete most committed to progress

Alexandra Attwood

Athletes of the Year

Janet Walters

Nihaad Sulaiman

BASKETBALL

Player of the Year U19

Caitlin Simpson

FUTSAL

Player Most Committed to Progress U19

Alexandra Attwood

Player of the Year U19

Zara Archibald

INDOOR HOCKEY

Players Most Committed to Progress 2nd Team

Erin Kennedy 1st Team

Manisha Desai

SWIMMING

Swimmers Most Committed to Progress U16

Nicola Krige

Daniella Abrahams U19

Katie Crichton-Stuart

TENNIS

Player Most Committed to Progress 3rd Team

Paula van der Merwe

WATER POLO

Players Most Committed to Progress 19B

Mila Ingpen 19A

Victoria Seale

Players of the Year 16B

Caitlin Simpson 19B

Nicola Krige 19A

Janet Walters

SPECIAL WATER POLO AWARD

For a player that has shown incredible loyalty not only to her team but also to SCS Water Polo. This player is always willing to go the extra mile, and at the same time is one of the most selfless players in this sport. Her impeccable knowledge and grasp of the game is not only used in the pool to the team’s advantage or when assisting with coaching younger teams, but also in her service as match referee whenever needed. Thank you for the sportsmanship and servant leadership that you have shown.

Mia Nuñez

INDIVIDUAL TEAM OF THE YEAR

SCS U15 and U19 Interschools Tennis Teams, who both won their age group trophies at this year’s annual PGSGU Inter-Schools Tennis Tournament. Last year, our U19 team won the PGSGU trophy for the first time in more than 100 years. Two consecutive wins to celebrate!

U19 TEAM

Emma Foster

Ashley McLagan

SUMMER SPORT

TOP ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR IN A TEAM SPORT

For achieving the highest level of team sport – being selected to the SA U17 Junior Women’s Water Polo Team.

Mia Nuñez

MUSIC

The Music Commendation Awards are given to students who have, in the opinion of their teachers, displayed outstanding achievement and progress in their chosen art form.

For outstanding progress on a Woodwind instrument:

Emma-Beth Peters (Flute and Recorder)

Katherine Vineall

For outstanding progress on a String instrument:

Chloë de Fondaumiere

Hanna van der Westhuizen

Catilin Williamson

For outstanding progress on the Piano:

Elke Blatch

Catherine Wilkin

Katherine Vineall

Hanna van der Westhuizen

For outstanding progress in Singing:

Holly Hewson

Georgia Wrightson

For outstanding progress on the Harp:

Alyson Meintjes

For outstanding progress on the Guitar and Bass Guitar:

Emma-Beth Peters

Caitlin Williams

Katya Jamie

DRAMA

Awards made by the Drama Department acknowledge dramatic and theatrical commitment, excellence and achievement in performance on the stage and behind the scenes, both at school and in established Eisteddfods and Internationally recognised examinations such as those set by Trinity College or LAMDA and where students have been selected on merit to participate in international workshops or professional productions.

COMMENDED

For her performances in the 2018 and 2020 House Plays as well as her work behind the scenes of the 2020 Dark House play as Company Manager

Katarina Laspatzis

For her performances in the 2017 and 2018 House Plays as well as her work behind the scenes of the 2020 Anderson House play as Company Manager

Alyson Meintjes

For her performances in three consecutive InterHouse play events

Mia Visser

HIGHLY COMMENDED

For performances delivered in House Plays and School Productions between 2017 and 2020

Hannah Allam

Kira Gossow

Holly Hewson

MERIT

In acknowledgement of their captivating performances on stage in House Plays between 2017 and 2020, and Chicago in 2019, as well as their sterling work behind the scenes as Company Manager and Stage Manager of the 2020 Verinder House Play

Emma McNab

Erin Weiss

ART AND DESIGN

The Art and Design departments recognise the commitment and excellence of our students in creative disciplines outside of academic requirements. These external achievements range from participating in exhibitions, being featured in publications, and prizes in external competitions and Eisteddfods.

MERIT CERTIFICATES

For receiving a Gold Diploma and a cash prize for placing first in her category in the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod

Mia Leslie

For receiving a Gold Diploma and an Honours certificate in the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod

Daniella Abrahams

For being a member of the winning team in the VEGA Design challenge and for receiving a High Merit certificate for her design at the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod

Justine Holtmann

BALLET

In Ballet we commend students, who in the opinion of their teachers, are passionate about ballet, attended classes regularly and enthusiastically, apply correction to the best of their ability, and are willing to enter competitions and exams. In addition, in each Grade, we recognise the Ballet Dancer of The Year. Recipients of this award are talented dancers who work hard, show consistent progress, are role models to their peers and consistently achieve high marks in exams and competitions.

For being committed to progress:

Pia Wilson

Emma Beth Peters

Senior Ballet Dancers of the Year:

Georgia Lazarus Who achieved a Gold Award at the Move Online competition

Katherine Vineall Who achieved both a Gold award and a Special Judges’ Award at the Move Online competition

DANCE

For achieving outstanding results in the genre of Hip Hop Dancing. In 2018, she received a Silver and Gold award at the ‘Battle of the Giants’ dance competition in Sun City and two Gold awards for group dances at the South African Body of Dance competition. In 2019 she received a Silver award at the Move competition

Hannah Allam

THE ARTS

For her service to The Arts through her assistance in the live-streaming of a number of concerts and events

Emma-Beth Peters

PRO ARTE HALF COLOURS

For passing their Ballet Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate Examination with Merit

Emma-Beth Peters

Pia Wilson

Caitlin Williams

For her achievements in Drama. This year, she played a featured role in the Anderson House Play and added both a Trinity College Level 3 Certificate, with Merit, for Grade 6 Speech and Drama (solo performance) and a LAMDA Level 3 Certificate (Bronze Medal) for Grade 6 Communication (speaking Verse and Prose) to her Drama portfolio

Amelia de Waal

For being a member of the winning team of the VEGA Design challenge. In addition, she won the Library Design Chair challenge and received an Honours award for her design in the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod

Abigail Downing

For being a member of the winning team of the VEGA Design challenge. She received a Gold Diploma and a cash prize for coming 2nd in her category at the Cape Town Eisteddfod

Kaitlyn Shepherd

For her contribution to the editorial design of St Cyprian’s student magazine, Blue Ink, of which she has created 3 full editions. She designed and created the program and was a stage director for the 2020 House Plays. She is also recognised for reaching the second round of Inscape Young Design competition

Taylia de Freitas

For reaching Grade 6 distinction level on voice and Grade 6 merit level on piano

Holly Hewson

For achieving a Grade 6 Distinction level on voice and a Grade 7 ABRSM Merit on the piano

Helena Merkling

For achieving a Grade 6 Distinction level on the drum kit

Hannah Allam

PRO ARTE FULL COLOURS

For achieving a Grade 7 Distinction level on the piano

Catherine Wilkin

RE-AWARD

For reaching Grade 8 merit level on the Harp and Grade 7 merit level on the piano.

Alyson Meintjes

For competing each year since she started dancing at St Cyprian’s School at the Cape Town Eisteddfod, Repertoire Competition and Move Competition where she has received innumerable gold diplomas and many wins, most recently a Gold and first place at the Move Online, where she received one of the Special Judges’ Choice Awards. Katherine passed her RAD Advanced Foundation exam with Distinction, and is dancing at Advanced 1 level. She went on the school ballet tour in 2018 to Paris and Prague where she competed in the International Dance Festival. Katherine has performed remarkably as a soloist in our ballet productions for several years and has danced in the Dancers for Dancers performances at Artscape. She has also been a member of Cape Junior Ballet Company.

Katherine Vineall

For passing her Royal Academy of Dance Intermediate and Advanced Foundation exams with Distinction and dancing at Advanced 1 level. She went on the school ballet tour in 2018 to Paris and Prague where she competed in the International Dance Festival. At this competition

she was awarded a trophy for “Outstanding Talent.” In 2019, she received the Mignon Furman scholarship to attend the American Academy of Ballet summer school in New York. She has competed year after year at the Cape Town Eisteddfod, Repertoire Competition and Move Competition where she has received innumerable gold diplomas and many wins for both Ballet and Modern Dance. She has performed remarkably as a soloist in school ballet productions for several years and has danced in the Dancers for Dancers Show at Artscape. She has also been a member of Cape Junior Ballet Company.

Georgia Lazarus

For receiving three Gold and two cum laude certificates at the Virtual Cape Town Art Eisteddfod this year

Hanna van der Westhuizen

For receiving two honours certificates at the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod in 2019, receiving two gold and two cum laude certificates at the Virtual Cape Town Art Eisteddfod this year, and for her artwork which was selected as part of the ‘Home is where the art is’ exhibition at the renowned Zeitz MOCAA

Manisha Desai

RE-AWARD

For excellent achievement in Grades 5, 6 and 7 Trinity College exams in Speech and Drama since joining the High School, participation in the Cape Town Eisteddfod in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and receiving Gold Diplomas over 3 categories in each of these Eisteddfods, performances in the 2018 House Plays and Chicago in 2019, and a captivating performance as a pivotal character in the Darke House play

Mila Ingpen

PRO ARTE HONOURS

For receiving 5 Gold Diplomas at the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod in 2019 and receiving 4 Gold Diplomas and 3 cash prizes for winning 3 different categories as well as a High Honours certificate in the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod this year. She has also been a dedicated member of Pottery at St Cyprian’s School

Emilia Brinkman

For reaching Grade 8

Distinction level on both the recorder and flute, and Grade 5 distinction level on the Bass Guitar

Emma-Beth Peters

ROUND SQUARE AWARDS

HALF COLOURS

Emma-Beth Peters

Kiera Matthysen

Cassidy Burton

Sarah Neumann

Kira Gossow

FULL COLOURS

Mila Ingpen

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Awards for external competitions and Olympiads

De Beers English Olympiad For achieving Gold Awards (70 to 79%)

Gia Antoni

Isabella van Huyssteen

For achieving a Diamond Award (80% and above) and for placing in the top 100

Emma McNab

SUBJECT PRIZES

A Subject Prize is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest mark in a subject for the final Term 4 result, provided that this student has written both sets of examinations and has achieved an aggregate of 75% or above.

GRADE 10

English, Life Sciences, Music Performance

Emma-Beth Peters

Afrikaans, French, Physical Sciences

Janneke van der Walt

Advanced Programme Mathematics, Mathematics

Katherine Vineall

Visual Arts

Hanna van der Westhuizen

Visual Arts Practical

Manisha Desai

Business Studies, Design Practical

Cassidy Burton

Consumer Studies

Josie Benson

Culinary Skills

Erin Kennedy

Culinary Skills

Charlotte Rothwell

Design

Maisy Weston

Dramatic Arts, Dramatic Arts

Performance

Georgia Lazarus

Economics

Gia Antoni

Geography

Victoria Seale

German

Maya Figl

History, Information Technology

Katya Jamie

Life Orientation

Anna MacKenzie

Music

Catherine Wilkin

GRADE 11

Accounting, Mathematics, Advanced Programme Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Life Sciences

Emma McNab

Dramatic Arts, Dramatic Arts Performance, Economics

Sinovuyo Xakabantu

Consumer Studies, Design, Design Practical

Kaitlyn Shepherd

English, History

Isabella van Huyssteen

Visual Arts

Mia Visser

Visual Arts Practical

Emma Hesseling

Music

Alyson Meintjes

Music Performance

Holly Hewson

Business Studies

Christie Viljoen

Mathematical Literacy

Jenna Hart

French

Caitlin Williamson

isiXhosa

Lunati Dalasile

Geography

Zilla Groeneweg

Culinary Skills

Nelisa Radebe

Culinary Skills

Holly van Hoogstraten

GRADE 11 SPECIAL SUBJECT AWARDS

isiXHOSA

Excellence in speaking and presentation

Sinovuyo Xakabantu

Commitment and perseverance

Nelisa Radebe

FRENCH

Excellence in speaking and presentation

Eva Schreuder

Excellence in writing

Kamohelo Ndamase

SCIENCES

Excellence in Scientific Investigation

Emma McNab

Emily Raine

Mia Nunez

Alyson Meintjes

HISTORY

Excellence in Historical Investigation

GRADE 10

Katya Jamie

Anke King

Gia Antoni

Catherine Wilkin

Catriona Veldtman

GRADE 11

Isabella van Huyssteen

Caitlin Williamson

ENDEAVOUR AWARDS

Endeavor Awards are given to the student in each grade who is considered by the academic staff to have consistently demonstrated an exemplary work ethic across all subjects during 2018.

GRADE 10

Catriona Veldtman

GRADE 11

Charlotte le Roux

ACADEMIC COLOURS

HALF COLOURS

GRADE 10

Josie Benson

Eva Epstein

Kira Gossow

Phoebe Heath

Erin Kennedy

Eva Schreuder

Victoria Seale

Gabriela Stevenson

Paula van der Merwe

GRADE 11

Jessica Craik

Katherine Crichton-Stuart

Lunati Dalasile

Mali Jones

Isabella Lascaris

Mia Nunez

Palesa Raba

Nelisa Radebe

FULL COLOURS

GRADE 10

Gia Antoni

Taine Archbold

Shana Basson

Emelia Brinkman

Cassidy Burton

Josie Cope

Amelia de Waal

Manisha Desai

Maya Figl

Emma Foster

Katya Jamie

Anke King

Georgia Lazarus

Anna MacKenzie

Kiera Matthysen

Ashley McLagan

Aaliyah Patel

Emma-Beth Peters

Isla Robertson

Janneke van der Walt

Hanna van der Westhuizen

Natalie van Nimwegen

Catriona Veldtman

Katherine Vineall

Janet Walters

Maisy Weston

Catherine Wilkin

Pia Wilson

GRADE 11

Hannah Allam

Zara Archibald

Alexandra Attwood

Elke Blatch

Chloë de Fondaumiere

Abigail Downing

Zilla Groeneweg

Emma Hesseling

Emma Hirsch

Justine Holtmann

Mila Ingpen

Olivia Lazard

Charlotte le Roux

Emma McNab

Alyson Meintjes

Liedie Nicol

Emily Raine

Julia Rubin

Kaitlyn Shepherd

Isabella van Huyssteen

Christie Viljoen

Mia Visser

Caitlin Williamson

Sinovuyo Xakabantu

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

SECOND IN GRADE

Awarded to the student with the second highest aggregate score in the grade.

GRADE 10

Katya Jamie

GRADE 11

Isabella van Huyssteen

DUX AWARD

Awarded to the student with highest aggregate score in the grade.

GRADE 10

Janneke van der Walt

GRADE 11

Emma McNab

2020 IEB NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

RESULTS

100% Pass rate (67 Candidates)

100% Bachelor’s pass rate (67 Candidates)

241 Subject Distinctions

30 Candidates (44,8%) achieved ‘A’ Aggregates (over 80%)

31 Candidates (46,2%) achieved ‘B’ Aggregates (over 70%)

TOP ACHIEVERS

IEB National Top 1% by Subject:

Afrikaans & English

Leila van der Westhuizen

Afrikaans, French, Geography, Mathematics & Physical Sciences

Romy Stevens

Geography

Shirley Knight

French

Emmanuelle Miekountima COMMENDABLE ACHIEVEMENT

(Achieved within the top 5% in 5 subjects and achieved a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation)

Anna Daniel

Rose Mackenzie

Tristen Tedder

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

(Achieved within the top 5% in 6 or more subjects and achieved a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation)

Romy Stevens

DISTINCTIONS

9 Leila van der Westhuizen

8

Romy Stevens

Tristen Tedder

7

Anna Daniel

Jaime Farara

Rose Mackenzie

Kara Salters

6

Niamh Ahern

Hannah Broomberg

Michaela Good

Hannah Jacobs

Jade Kennedy

Holly Lewis

Olivia Lewis

Gabriella Lovric

Mumtaz Mohamood

Anulika Paunde

5

Megan Baguley

Tamaryn Blockman

Emma Burton

Cate Buswell

Catherine Doo

Cara Du Plessis

Samantha Frayne

Chloe Geldenhuys

Phoebe Johnston

Lara Tomlinson

4

Eryn Bowers

Emmanuelle Miekountima

Etime

Malaika Ngwenya

Josie Reynolds

Georgia Rippon

Sarah Wolhuter

2021 STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Head Girl: Sinovuyo Xakabantu

Deputy Head Girl: Julia Rubin

HEADS OF PORTFOLIOS

Academics: Emma McNab

The Arts: Hannah Allam

Boarders: Similo Qwabe

Chapel: Lilitha Mfundisi

Equity and Belonging: Palesa Raba

Round Square: Alexandra Attwood

Sport: Mia Nuñez

Student Life: Katarina Laspatzis

ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO TEAM

Emma McNab (Head)

Taylia de Freitas (Head of Pulse & Blue Ink)

Jessica Craik (Head of Careers)

Aurora Setterberg (Head of Debating)

Morganne Thom (Head of Chess)

Alyson Meintjes, Liedie Nicol, Caitlin Williamson

THE ARTS PORTFOLIO TEAM

Hannah Allam (Head)

Holly Hewson (Head of Music, Choir)

Emma Hesseling (Head of Visual Art)

Eryne Bowers (Head of Choir)

Justine Holtmann (Head of Design)

Emma Hirsch (Head of Drama)

Georgia Lazarus - Grade 11 in 2021 (Head of Ballet)

Emma McNab (Head of Technical Team)

Emma Hesseling (Head of Rock Band)

Alyson Meintjes (Head of Jazz Band)

Zara Archibald (Head of Marimba Band)

Katya Jamie - Grade 11 in 2021 (Head of Guitar Ensemble)

Oatiisa Matiwane (Head of Marimba Band)

Chloë de Fondaumiere (Head of String Ensemble)

Erin Weiss (Head of Wind Ensemble)

Visual Art Portfolio Team

Mia Visser

Design Portfolio Team

Abigail Downing, Jenna Hart

Drama Portfolio Team

Jessica Phillips

BOARDERS – KATHERINE HOUSE

EXECUTIVE

Similo Qwabe (Head)

Palesa Raba (Deputy)

Cara de Heus, Lunati Dalasile CHAPEL

Lilitha Mfundisi (Head)

Lunati Dalasile (Deputy)

EQUITY AND BELONGING

Palesa Raba (Head)

Lunati Dalasile (Head of iGugu Lethu Society)

Thinashe Motale (Head of Soapbox)

Aurora Setterberg, Cara de Heus,

Lilitha Bashe, Isabella van Huyssteen, Nelisa Radebe, Jessica Phillips, Mali Jones

ROUND SQUARE PORTFOLIO TEAM

Alexandra Attwood (Head)

Katherine Crichton-Stuart (Head of Sustainable Development)

Réjeanne Hendricks (Head of Community Partnerships) Community Team

Jade Carter, Stephanie Turner, Justine Holtmann, Zara Archibald

HEADS OF SPORT

Mia Nuñez (Head, Field Hockey, Waterpolo)

Emily Raine (Athletics)

Sinovuyo Xakabantu (Basketball)

Mila Ingpen (Cross-Country)

Lara Lowe - Grade 11 in 2021 (Indoor Hockey)

Emma McNab (Netball)

Zara Archibald (Soccer, Futsal)

Katherine Crichton-Stuart (Swimming)

Elke Blatch (Tennis)

Mia Visser and Holly van Hoogstraten (Heads of School Spirit)

Spirit Portfolio Team

Mila Ingpen, Jennifer-Lee Manten, Isabella Lascaris, Charlotte le Roux

STUDENT LIFE PORTFOLIO TEAM

Katarina Laspatzis (Head)

Nelisa Radebe & Zilla Groeneweg (Heads of Mentorship)

Rachel Hess (Head of Public Relations)

Jenna Hart (Head of Photography)

Mentorship Portfolio Team

Alexandra Laubscher, Halona Abdul-Rahman, Jemma Steward, Kaitlyn Shepherd

Public Relations Portfolio Team

Cara de Heus, Thinashe Motale, Isabella Lascaris, Anabella Davidson, Olivia Lazard, Rachel Andrew

Photography Portfolio Team

Liedie Nicol, Rachel Hess

HEADS AND DEPUTY HEADS OF HOUSES

Anderson

Jade Braga (Head)

Mia Visser (Deputy)

Helena Merkling, Isabella van Huyssteen, Réjeanne Hendricks, Palesa Raba, Emma Hesseling, Isabella Lascaris, Alexandra Attwood, Alyson Meintjes, Chloë de Fondaumiere

Darke

Mila Ingpen (Head)

Emma Hirsch (Deputy)

Anabella Davidson, Carina Sabharwal, Holly van Hoogstraten, Jessica Phillips, Katarina Laspatzis, Lilitha Mfundisi, Katherine CrichtonStuart, Similo Qwabe, Liedie Nicol, Aurora Setterberg, Chiara Lanfranchi, Lilitha Bashe

Verinder

Erin Weiss (Head)

Lunati Dalasile (Deputy)

Elke Blatch, Emma McNab, Halona Abdul-Rahman, Jennifer-Lee Manten, Jessica Craik, Kaitlyn Shepherd, Charlotte le Roux, Emily Raine

2021 GRADE 12 AWARDS

SPORT AWARDS

TOP INTERNAL SPORTS AWARDS THAT ARE AWARDED TO OR INCLUDE GR 12 STUDENTS

GAIL MEMORIAL FLOATING SHIELD FOR THE SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Awarded to the overall Soccer Player of the Year

Zara Archibald

DANIELA WAKEFORD (MASCONI) TROPHYNETBALL

Donated by Daniela Wakeford, an old girl, who has been passionate about St Cyprian’s School netball since her school days. The recipient is a netball player that is committed to this sport, works hard, always gives of her best and is always prepared to do what is best for the team

Emma McNab

CHRIS MAREE FLOATING TROPHY - HOCKEY

Donated by the parents and players of the 2014 Hockey First Team and is named after the Hockey First Team coach at the time, Chris Maree. It is awarded to the metaphorical soul of the Hockey First Team - the most valuable player, not necessarily in terms of individual on-field displays but to the person that meant the most to the team and each of its members. This person places a particularly high value on being part of St Cyprian’s School’s first XI and will sacrifice her time and energy whenever possible to further the cause of the team or to lighten the load on her teammates. She embodies sacrifice, commitment and caring and it is on account

of her influences that her teammates will grow into better versions of themselves, both as hockey players and more importantly as people.

Mia Nuñez

MASCONI PLAQUE FOR PERSEVERANCE IN SPORT

Awarded to the student who shows a positive approach and dedication to her sport –she works hard even through challenging times, is at all sessions, always gives her best, and is a solid member of the teams that she represents.

Nelisa Radebe

KABLE CUP FOR SERVICE TO SPORT

This cup was named after Ms Lyndsay Kable, who was the Physical Education teacher and Head of Sport at our school for 26 years and is still fondly remembered even by old girls from other schools. The Kable Cup is awarded to a student that contributes to St Cyprian’s Sport through reliable participation in various sports, taking initiative, responsibility, and independent servant leadership. The recipient’s contribution is not only within her own sport codes, but also in selfless service to the sporting community through support, leadership, and encouragement whenever possible.

Katherine Crichton-Stuart

THE ARTS AWARDS

ACKNOWLEDGING STUDENTS FOR OUTSTANDING

ACHIEVEMENT AND PROGRESS IN THEIR CHOSEN ART FORM.

MUSIC

For outstanding progress in Voice

Holly Hewson

For outstanding progress on a String Instrument

Holly Hewson

VISUAL ARTS

For showing exceptional skill and commitment to Visual Art

Mia Visser

Alexandra Attwood

DRAMA

For their consistent commitment, skill and achievement in performance on the stage and behind the scenes

Emma McNab

Erin Weiss

Hannah Allam MERIT

For their consistent commitment, skill and achievement in performance on the stage and behind the scenes

Katherine Crichton-Stuart

Emma Hesseling CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

For her service to the school though her role as Head of the Technical Team

Emma McNab

DESIGN

For her accomplishments in Design, the student has excelled at the Cape Town Eisteddfod, the Artscape Young Designer competition and the VEGA 2020 competition. At this year’s St Cyprian’s Design Eisteddfod, she was the category winner for Architecture and Illustration as well as Individual

Design. Additionally, she was recognised for producing the best body of Design work and has been a committed Head of Design

Justine Holtmann

SILVER

As the category winner for Fashion Design at the St Cyprian’s Design Eisteddfod, the student also received two cum laude awards and a Gold Certificate at the Cape Town Virtual Eisteddfod. She was the runner up in the VEGA Bizbrand and VEGA Vibes challenge this year. In 2020, she was part of the winning team for the VEGA Vibes competition and was a category winner in the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod.

Kaitlin Shepherd GOLD

For her dedication and achievements in Design, the student has been a dedicated editorial designer for the student magazine, Blue Ink. She was also the set designer for the House plays for Darke. She was a contestant in the Savanna College of Art and Design Challenge, as well as first at the Vega Vibes challenge and Vega Biz Brand challenge where she was placed third and first respectively. She is noted for receiving four honours awards and two category winner awards at this year’s St Cyprian’s Design Eisteddfod. In her personal capacity, she is the owner of a brand of merchandise, including clothing and accessories. This is accompanied by strong media platform management. She has also been the brand designer for several local brands and businesses

Taylia de Freitas PLATINUM

ACADEMIC AWARDS

AWARDS FOR ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS AND OLYMPIADS

For placing in the top 5% out of 2700 students in the South African National Geography Olympiad

Mia Nunez

Zilla Groeneweg SILVER

For placing in the top 100 out of 8000 entries in the national English Olympiad

Emma Hesseling GOLD

For placing in the top 10 ten out of 7500 entries in the UCT Mathematics Competition

Caitlin Williamson GOLD

For achieving a silver medal for their EXPO project in the National Competition held towards the end of Grade 11 in 2020

Caitlin Williamson

Rachel Andrews GOLD

For entering the hashtagpoetry.com competition and having their poems selected from submissions from around the globe to be published in the anthology “Poetry of the Pandemic”. The anthology features poems and short stories of hope, anxiety and resilience.

Rachel Andrews

Cara de Heus GOLD

SUBJECT PRIZES

Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest mark in a subject for the final Term 3 result, provided that this student has written both sets of examinations. Accounting, Afrikaans, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Life Orientation

Emma McNab

Mathematics, Advanced

Programme Mathematics,

English, French

Caitlin Williamson

Dramatic Arts, Dramatic Arts

Performance, Economics

Julia Rubin

AP English, History

Isabella van Huyssteen

Design, Design Practical

Kaitlyn Shepherd

Music

Alyson Meintjes

Music Performance

Holly Hewson

Visual Arts

Mia Visser

Visual Arts Practical

Emma Hesseling

Consumer Studies

Katherine Crichton-Stuart

Culinary Skills

Nelisa Radebe

Holly van Hoogstraten

Business Studies

Mila Ingpen

Geography

Zilla Groeneweg

isiXhosa

Lunati Dalasile

Mathematical Literacy

Jenna Hart

PROGRESS AWARD

Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest increase in her aggregate score between Term 2 and Term 3 of 2021.

Carina Sabharwal

ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS

Awarded to all students in Grade 12 who have achieved an aggregate score of 75% or above in both Term 2 and Term 3 of the same academic year. The aggregate score is calculated by averaging the marks for the four compulsory subjects and the top three choice subjects.

Zara Archibald

Elke Blatch

Katherine Crichton-Stuart

Lunati Dalasile

Taylia de Freitas

Abigail Downing

Réjeanne Hendricks

Emma Hesseling

Emma Hirsch

Justine Holtmann

Isabella Lascaris

Olivia Lazard

Liedie Nicol

Nelisa Radebe

Sinovuyo Xakabantu

ACADEMIC FULL COLOURS

Awarded to all students in Grade 12 who have achieved an aggregate score of 80% or above in both Term 2 and Term 3 of the same academic year. The aggregate score is calculated by averaging the marks for the four compulsory subjects and the top three choice subjects.

Alexandra Attwood

Chloë de Fondaumiere

Zilla Groeneweg

Mila Ingpen

Emma McNab

Alyson Meintjes

Emily Raine

Julia Rubin

Kaitlyn Shepherd

Isabella van Huyssteen

Christie Viljoen

Mia Visser

Caitlin Williamson

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

(2nd in Grade)

Caitlin Williamson

DUX AWARD

The Dux Award is given to the student who has achieved the highest aggregate score in the grade.

Emma McNab

LONG

ATTENDANCE

CERTIFICATES

Anabella Davidson

Jenna Hart

10 Years

Emma Martin

11 Years

Halona Abdul-Rahman

Zara Archibald

Justine Holtman

Liedie Nicol 12 Years

Rachel Hess

Isabella van Huyssteen 13 Years

Lilitha Bashe

Holly Hewson

Lashinka Marais

Lily Smith 14 Years

Elke Blatch

Jade Braga

Jade Carter

Mila Ingpen

Mali Jones

Chiara Lanfranchi

Katarina Laspatzis

Carina Sabharwal 15 Years

Abigail Downing

Nelisa Radebe

Kaitlyn Shepherd 16 Years

SPIRIT AWARDS IN ACADEMICS, SPORT AND THE ARTS

SPIRIT OF ENDEAVOUR AWARD

The Spirit of Endeavour Award is given to the student in Grade 12 who is considered by the academic staff to have consistently demonstrated an exemplary work ethic across all subjects during 2021. This year the deserved recipient is:

Emily Raine

SPIRIT OF SPORT AWARD

The criteria for this award are that the recipient, in her time as a St Cyprian’s School sportswoman: always showed respect for all match officials and players, including her teammates and opponents; consistently portrayed good sportsmanship qualities both on and off the field, playing fairly and in a positive manner and acting as a good ambassador of our school; was a team player and showed

encouragement to her fellow players; and demonstrated a great attitude towards the sport, the competition and its supporters, regardless of whether she was the most skillful player on the field or not. This year’s Head of Sport, Mia Nunez, has through her example inspired many St Cyprian’s sportswomen older and younger than herself and is a worthy recipient of the Spirt of Sport award. Mia Nuñez

CULTURAL AWARDS

SPIRIT OF THE ARTS AWARD

The Spirit of The Arts award is given to the student who is considered by the Music, Art, Design, Ballet and Drama staff to have embodied the creativity, values, and excellence that embody The Arts at our school. Recipients of this award have achieved excellence and have encouraged cross-pollination across two or more Art forms while supporting, motivating, and inspiring their peers.

The Spirit of the Arts award this year is awarded to a student whose spirit, positivity and enthusiasm have impacted the Arts at St Cyprian’s School significantly. In Drama, she has excelled both as an actress and as a stage manager. She formed part of the cast of Chicago and was the recipient of the Best Actress Award in the 2021 House Plays. She is an actively involved musician, leading and playing the clarinet in the Wind Ensemble and singing in the School Choir and Vocal Ensemble. In addition, she is an enthusiastic Design student whose practical project this year focused on the role of women and how women are viewed in society. Truly an embodiment of the Spirit of the Arts.

Erin Weiss.

SPIRIT AWARDS ASSOCIATED WITH ROUND SQUARE

SPIRIT OF INTERNATIONALISM AWARD

This award goes to a student who, over several years, has actively cultivated a global mindset and worked hard to develop global competencies in pursuit of personal growth. Inspired by the possibility of engaging with people from across the world and determined to make a difference, she has endeavoured to maximise her opportunities. She has been exceptional in bringing together and working with her portfolio members to implement initiatives and was also prepared to be involved as a participant in the activities run by her teams. She willingly and courageously took on new challenges and was not afraid to push herself out of her comfort zone. Despite the challenges presented by the global pandemic she has created opportunities for involvement and pioneered new programmes on a local and international scale. Through her unwavering commitment and passion as Head of Round Square she has left a legacy for future students. For her leadership and unselfish contributions, she is a worthy recipient of the Kurt Hahn Spirit of Internationalism Award.

Alexandra Attwood

SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY AWARD

The recipient of this award has throughout her High School career embodied her commitment to social and gender justice, enriching the lives of her peers through her critical engagement with complex and challenging issues. She has exhibited exemplary integrity while living by example, ensuring her interactions with those around her manifest her democratic beliefs. Through her independent thinking, well-researched articulations and pro-active actions, she has been the standard bearer of democratic values at St Cyprian’s School. Her passionate commitment to the work of the Equity and Belonging portfolio has encouraged her peers

to embrace inclusivity as a norm while deepening their grasp of what that entails. Her contributions to the Academic Portfolio Team have expanded their engagement with what it means to be active citizens in a globalised world dominated by the silencing of those who challenge ongoing inequality and injustice. As such she is a worthy recipient of the Spirit of Democracy Award.

Isabella van Huyssteen

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE AWARD

The Spirit of Adventure Award is presented to the recipients who fulfilled the criteria of the gold medal President’s Award. This is an internationally recognised award, with Gold being the highest level. It requires the students to complete 72 hours of service over a 12 month period, a minimum of a 12-month commitment to developing a new skill and participating in a sporting activity, a five-day residential project in a community of their choice, as well as a four-day, 70 km adventurous journey. This year two matric students have worked very hard to complete the rigorous requirements of this award over their High School years - a remarkable achievement.

Emily Raine

Elke Blatch

SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP AWARD

The recipient of this year’s award has demonstrated innovation, resourcefulness, creativity and diligence beyond the prescribed norms and expectations throughout her tenure. She has, in her multiple leadership roles, lead with wisdom and grace and worked with integrity and a generosity of spirit that wholeheartedly epitomises the values of St Cyprian’s School. Self-sufficient and impressively well-organised, she has excelled in her pro-active leadership of the Academic Portfolio Team, while generating participatory teamwork and a sense of responsibility in the team. She

has in her positions as Head of Academics, Head of the Technical Team and Head of Netball liaised with staff and students with consummate grace and diplomacy. Her extraordinary leadership ability coupled with her exemplary conduct make her a worthy recipient of the Spirit of Leadership Award.

Emma McNab

SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD

Throughout her High School years, this student has continually participated in a variety of Community Partnership activities, ranging from weekly engagements to supporting various campaigns. She embodied the spirit of servant leadership and brought commitment, compassion, humility, and quiet determination to the role that she played by performing her duties with care, diligence and consistency. She led the popular In-House Community Club each week with passion, positivity, and creativity, reliably giving of her best and encouraging the other members to do so too. She was instrumental in creating dress-up boxes and board games in various themes for the Otto Foundation. She also spearheaded fundraising for the 1-2-3 Movement and helped to create Christmas decorations for the Red Cross Childrens Hospital. As Head of the Community Partnership Programme, she fully deserves to be recognised for her huge commitment and valuable efforts.

Rejeanne Hendricks

SPIRIT OF ENVIRONMENTALISM

This award goes to a student who, over several years, has actively developed and pioneered environmentalism at St Cyprian’s School. Since Grade 8 she has been a committed and active member of the Sustainable Development Round Square Club,

and through her proactive and insightful leadership, she designed relevant weekly programs and established strong ties with both local and international environmental groups. On the strength of these qualities, she was invited to participate in a Global Youth Climate Summit hosted by Stanford University in conjunction with Rustic Pathways. For her passion and dedication to sustainability issues, she is a worthy recipient of the Spirit of Environmentalism Award.

Katherine Crichton-Stuart

AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF ‘SERVICE AND LOYALTY TO THE SCHOOL’ SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL CHAPEL AWARD

Service to the Chapel is something which comes from the heart, showing a leadership which is based on collaboration, mentorship, and above all humble servitude. The recipient of this award has surpassed every expectation in her role. She took on her position with earnest intent, being reliable when called on and ensuring that the people around her were prepared for any part they played in a service. In all matric run services there was never any doubt that every aspect of the service would be meticulously prepared and the school would sit spell bound as she gently held us all through the service. Having the surname, Mfundisi is perhaps a prophesy, but in whatever Lilitha does after school, there is no doubt that, from the standard in which she held her position as Head of Chapel, she will become a formidable leader who displays kindness and goodness to those around her through her powerful servant leadership style. She is indeed a worthy recipient of the award for service to the school chapel.

Lilitha Mfundisi

SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AWARD

The recipient of this award is highly organised, dependable and always willing to go the extra mile to fulfil her duties. In her role as the Head of the Technical Team, she took the initiative, communicated effectively with her team and led by example, participating in and assisting with training and operations. Her dedication and commitment to ensuring that all tasks were always carried out to a high standard played a significant role in the success of events such as the House Plays. She served not only the school and the event, but her team as well – readily extending her time, patience, care, her assistance, and expertise. Her loyalty to the school and selfless approach to service make her a worthy recipient of the award for service to the school community.

Emma McNab

SPECIAL AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF CHARACTER

THE SUE REDELINGHUYS FLOATING TROPHY

This award honours the Grade 12 student who authentically showcases the qualities of an aspirational “girl in blue”. She is fiercely proud of and loyal to our school, a true and dedicated servant leader, humble and gracious in her interactions with all and a guardian and role model of the school’s values. In short, she can be described as that girl whose heart pumps blue. This year we recognise two students who both live out these values in equal measure and as such are worthy recipients of this award.

Holly van Hoogstraten

Julia Rubin

PRINCIPAL’S HONOUR AWARD

The recipient of this prestigious award has fulfilled her leadership responsibilities with the utmost dedication. As Deputy Head Girl she has demonstrated positive leadership skills, and has been

an outstanding role model of our school’s core values of respect, integrity, compassion and accountability. She has led by example in everything that she has done and has been a good mentor to the girls in younger grades. She has displayed selflessness in her commitment to each and every school activity in which she has been involved and helped to lead. She demonstrates integrity and generosity of spirit in all that she does and wholeheartedly embodies the values of St Cyprian’s School.

Julia Rubin

ARUM LILY AWARD

This award is not awarded annually as it is only presented if there is a very worthy recipient. The Arum Lily Award is presented by the staff in recognition of a student who has displayed courage and tenacity in the face of adversity. This year the recipient of this prestigious award is always ready with a smile and faces any challenge with her customary grace, natural energy and sense of humour. She is a compassionate young lady of exceptional integrity, who has a strong value system and lives her life according to a high moral code. Her resilience and “never say die” attitude is inspirational and has a positive impact on all those who interact with her. This year the very worthy recipient of this award is:

Mia Visser

ST CYPRIAN’S UNION HONOUR PRIZE

The Honour Prize was first awarded in 1916, and its recipient is voted for by the Grade 12 students and staff. The criteria for this award have remained constant: devotion to her duties in all spheres of school life, loyalty to the school, and always putting school before self. The Union, would like to acknowledge the role that Emma McNab, this year’s Head of Academics, has played in the upholding of the values of St Cyprian’s School.

Emma McNab

ST CYPRIAN’S ROSE BOWL FOR EMBODYING THE VALUES OF RESPECT, INTEGRITY, COMPASSION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

This award goes to the student whom the staff recognise as embodying the values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Accountability throughout her High School career. She has managed her position as the Head of Sustainable Development admirably and liaised with staff and students with grace and diplomacy. She is humble, respectful, caring and she approaches everything she does with a strong sense of responsibility. She has worked with integrity and a generosity of spirit, and wholeheartedly epitomises the values of St Cyprian’s School.

Katherine Crichton-Stuart

Our Grade 11s were floating down the Orange River when class photos were taken!

2021 PREPARATORY SCHOOL ACADEMIC AWARDS

CHALLENGE AWARDS

Our Challenge Award provides an opportunity for all Gr 4-7 students to go on a journey of self-discovery and self-development, whilst practising and observing the Spirits of Round Squares, the Discovery Framework and our school’s RICA values.

BRONZE

Grade 4

Mishka Isaacs

Alexis Mc Menamin

Lené De Villiers

Stella Dold

Liya Momberg

Sofi Bergström

Eve Richardson

Erin Rutherford

Amelia Mockford

Layla Duffy

Evelyn Harris

Abigail Abrahams

Rebecca Watson

Amelia Fury

Anna Wayne

Sairah Robinson

Saara Orrie

Hannah Miek

Arese Aguele

Catharina Otto

Khloe Port-Hellmann

Molly Henry

Aerin Russell

India Naylor

Zara Turner

Sienna Barlow

Mia Block

Sophia Le Roux

Christi-Lee Horn

SILVER

Grade 5

Jessica Jade Davidson

Marisa Beytell (Bronze and Silver)

Lila Bottega

Sarah Winfield

Alex Arendse

Carla Truter

Zara Mohamed

Francesca Gericke

Unathi Samkange-

Chikumbirike

Ava Hockey (Bronze & Silver)

Tessa Marshall Smith

Georgia Eastwood

Emily Van Niekerk (Bronze & Silver)

Ella Van Breda

Nina Vosloo

Namitha Koshy

Jemima Alexander

Coco Stevens GOLD

Grade 6

Sarah Williamson

Poppy Levinson

Natalie Colyvas

Inez Hall-Jorge

Sabreen Omarjee

Christina Graham

Juliette Cilliers

Charlotte du Preez

Alessia Ammann

Emma van der Walt

Saila Joonas

Cayleigh Charton

Isabella Claassen

Gemma Bottega

Jessica Davies

Hannah Barlow

Tatiana Vayanos

Inez Smith

Anna Gardner

Luna Silander

Holly Cudmore

Avah Cursi

Lucy Theron

Luiza Raciti

Abigail Claassen

Anna Vietri

Kira Hennig

Elsa Magnusson-Ekstrom

Chloe Pooler

Emily Claassen

Isabella von Bormann

Isabella Block

Melissa Schwulst

Sophie McGowan

Aurelia Pretorius

GRADE 4 AWARDS

CLASS PROGRESS AWARD

GRADE 4CR

Greer Jenkin

GRADE 4NW

Sofi Bergström

GRADE 4TM

Khloe Port-Hellman

CLASS COMMENDATIONS

GRADE 4CR

Sairah Robinson

Zareen Modak

Catharina Otto

GRADE 4NW

Aerin Russell

Anna Wayne

Elizabeth Whitfield

GRADE 4TM

Lené de Villiers

Jenna Robertson

Zara Turner

GRADE 5 AWARDS

CLASS PROGRESS AWARD

GRADE 5AS

Sophia Newman

GRADE 5RT

Keiko Mdwaba

GRADE 5VH

Eden Redding

CLASS COMMENDATIONS

GRADE 5AS

Sophia Seidl

Sofia Gordon-Harris

Kara Grobler

GRADE 5RT

Holly Pace

Rileigh Nevin

Natarah Sulaiman

GRADE 5VH

Lily Andela

Jessica Jade Davidson

Lua Moffatt

GRADE 6 AWARDS

CLASS PROGRESS AWARD

GRADE 6AC

Carys Bloom

Saila Joonas

Grace Pienaar

GRADE 6JA

Emma Souter

Serena Lazard

GRADE 6SH

Chiara Miglietta

CLASS COMMENDATIONS

GRADE 6AC

Gemma Bottega

Inez Hall-Jorge

Evie Govender

GRADE 6JA

Ella-Marie Izzett

Avah Cursi

Mia Hendrickse

GRADE 6SH

Keira O’ Connor

Sayuri Naidu

Erin Daglish-Cooper

GRADE 7 AWARDS

CLASS PROGRESS AWARD

GRADE 7BM

Leah Wynne

GRADE 7MA

Bella Leonard

GRADE 7MS

Gemma Dean

CLASS COMMENDATIONS

GRADE 7BM

Sarah Bernado

Morgan Dreyer

Stephanie Jurado

GRADE 7MA

Emily Brink

Liphelo Madlingozi

Evanthia Raciti

GRADE 7MS

Bryna Mahoro

Zoe Wurr

Ella Summerton

TOP ACHIEVERS

GRADE 4CR

Sienna Kuttel

Abigail Abrahams

Signe Ekström

GRADE 4NW

Amelia Fury

Evelyn Harris

Molly Henry

GRADE 4TM

Lucy Dalling

Amelia Mockford

Saara Orrie

GRADE 5AS

Tessa Marshall-Smith

Xanthe Moore

Unathi SamkangeChikumbirike

GRADE 5RT

Jemima Alexander

Mia de Klerk

Imogen de Wet

GRADE 5VH

Namitha Koshy

Ella Van Breda

Nina Vosloo

Malaika Pienaar

GRADE 6AC

Lily Powers

Luna Silander

Emma van der Walt

GRADE 6JA

Sophie McGowan

Olethiwe Mqadi

Chloe Pooler

GRADE 6SH

Kiki Hochtenbach

Melissa Schwulst

Inez Smith

GRADE 7BM

Jana de Villiers

Imogen Greig

Amaya Walsh-Fernandez

GRADE 7MA

Ella Dorrington

Anna Finlayson

Mia van Aswegen

GRADE 7MS

Isabella Abrahams

Elektra de Melo

Gabrielle van Rensburg

SPECIAL AWARDS

DUX AWARD

Layla du Plessis & Stephanie Jurado

ST CYPRIAN AWARD

This award honours the student who lives with a generous spirit, displaying a keen ability to solve problems while remaining gentle and compassionate. She is a trustworthy member of the community. She is celebrated by her peers as a young woman who is making a difference.

GRADE 4

Sienna Barlow

GRADE 5

Coco Stevens GRADE 6

Olethiwe Mqadi GRADE 7

Mia Alexander

STEVENSON CUP

This award honours the Grade 7 student who lives the values of the school. She lives her life with integrity and compassion and shows respect to all those around her. She is measured in her approach to life being accountable to the community of St Cyprian’s School.

Jana de Villiers

HUYSAMEN AWARDSERVICE TO SPORT

This award is only presented if merited. It is awarded to a student who contributes to school sport through reliable participation in various sports, taking initiative, responsibility and leadership of her own accord and is not only focussed on her own performance and achievements.

Sundra Assheton-Row

SPECIAL MENTION

In 2020 UNESCO together with the Idries Shah Foundation launched the ‘World Tales’ competition and invited teenagers from all over the world to share their unique perspectives on global challenges. The theme of the competition was “Once upon a time in my future”.

There were 2 250 eligible entries and 36 winners across the four age categories.

Maya Russell (Maya won an honourable mention for her story entitled “Joy” in the 12/13 year-old category.)

2021 HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY - Grade 8 & 9

SPORT HALF COLOURS

Silver Award for school sport codes representing a Regional or Western Province team at Zonal level.

Swimming

Gemma Haupt

Tennis

Isabelle Cilliers

Gemma Finlayson

Indoor Hockey

Georgia Maw

Chanel du Plessis

Kristen Fiet

Jessica Brown (re-award)

Tamsin Chemaly (re-award)

Jenna Chemaly (re-award)

Sibella da Silva (re-award)

Gemma Purcell (re-award)

SPORT FULL COLOURS

Gold Award for full Western Province and/or Western Cape representation.

Life Saving

Maya Figl

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Alexandra Seale

Ice Skating

Stella Beek

Show Jumping

Zara Viana

Artistic Swimming

Gabriella Pretorius

Surfing

Yannah Figl

Field Hockey

Kate Berrisford

Micayla Mockford

Tennis

Gina Marshall

Tennis & Field Hockey

Georgia Maw

Cross Country & Swimming

Chanel du Plessis

Life Saving, Open Water

Swimming & Swimming

Rebecca Fury

Tennis (re-award) & Field

Hockey

Tamsin Chemaly

Jenna Chemaly

INDIVIDUAL SPORT ACHIEVEMENTS

CROSS COUNTRY

Runners most committed to progress (Open)

Nina Cullis

Sama Galant

Kayley Watson

Runner of The Season and the Overall Cross-Country

Runner of the Year

Chanel du Plessis

NETBALL

Players Most Committed to Progress

U14B

Ashley Sello

U14A

Jasmin van den Hurk

Jeanné Izzett

U15B

Maria Philippides

U15A

Jessica Eastwood

U16A

Chiara Moret

Players of the Season

U14B

Ruby van Wyk

U14A

Emelia Toledo

U15B

Luanda Lentsa U15A

Gabriella Harvey

SOCCER

Players Most Committed to Progress

U15C

Jorja Worthington

U15B

Kaylee van Harte U15A

Megan Preston

Players of the Season

U15C

Rebecca Hirst

U15B

Alika von Holdt

U15A

Sienna Fonarov

FIELD HOCKEY

Players most committed to Progress

U14B

Holly Redding

U14A

Ciara Davies

U16B

Ayize Nondo

Players of the Season

U14B

Jade Nicol U14A

Madison Eskinazi

U16C

Tessa Vietri

JUNIOR TOP ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR IN INDIVIDUAL SPORT

Rebecca Fury

Achieved the highest scores across results among different swimming events as calculated by the international FINA Points Table.

Chanel du Plessis

Represented WP Athletics at the National SA Cross-country Championships.

MUSIC

The Music Commendation Awards are given to students who have, in the opinion of their teachers, displayed outstanding achievement and progress in their chosen art form.

For outstanding progress on a Woodwind instrument

Hedwig Levitan

Isabelle Cilliers

Alessia Davies

For outstanding progress in Singing

Lulu Bergstrom

Kayley Harley

Emelia Toledo

For outstanding progress on a String instrument

Lethukuthula Khanyile

Kate Berrisford

Lulu Bergstrom

For outstanding progress on the Piano

Lethukuthula Khanyile

Kate Berrisford

Katelynn Carnell

Jeanné Izzett

Jayden Klagsbrun

For outstanding progress on the Guitar

Ella Thornton

Madison Eskinazi

For outstanding progress on a Brass instrument

Eve Lazarus-Pfaff

Amarah Morgan

Aziwe Nceka

For outstanding progress on the Bass Guitar

Zoë Naude

BALLET

In Ballet we commend students today who, in the opinion of their teachers, are passionate about ballet, attended classes regularly and enthusiastically, apply correction to the best of their ability, and are willing to enter competitions and exams. In addition, in each Grade, we recognise the Ballet Dancer of The Year. Recipients of this award are talented dancers who work hard, show consistent progress, are role models to their peers and consistently achieve high marks in exams and competitions.

The Grade 8 Ballet Dancer of the Year:

Klara van der Velde

The Grade 9 Ballet Dancer of the Year:

Juliet Blacher

For achieving a Distinction for her Level 6 Acrobatic exam, 1st place for both her Acrobatic Solo and Contemporary dances, and 1st place for her Jazz group dances

Alexis Bayley

PRO ARTE FULL COLOURS

For achieving Grade 7 distinction level playing on the piano

Sibella da Silva

For achieving Grade 6 distinction level playing on the piano

Sibella da Silva

PRO ARTE

PLATINUM AWARDS AND HONOURS

For her outstanding achievements on the piano: playing at a level beyond Grade 8 distinction and participating successfully in a number of regional and national music competitions. For placing 3rd in the final round of the Johann Vos Music Competition and being selected as one of the 8 finalists at the Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition.

For being selected as a soloist with the Hugo Lambrechts Symphony Orchestra

Madison Le Roux

AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF CHARACTER FOR THE QUEST

In recognition of her Courage and Perseverance

Aakifa Abdullah

Olivia Dutton

Thandi Govender

Gabriella Harvey

Luanda Lentsa

Athenkosi Madikiza

Amarah Morgan

Noa Sherman

Leah van Eden

Tessa Vietri

Ne-Yoka Vlotman

In recognition of her

Compassion, Selflessness and Teamwork

Tamsin Chemaly

Honor Cragg

Mielè Cragg

Nehal Conrad

Capryce de Freitas

Sama Galant

Juliet Koch

Amber McHugh

Gemma Purcell

In recognition of her Leadership and Teamwork

Molly Benson

Jenna Chemaly

Georgia Curd

Chiara Moret

Emma Pletts

Jacomien van der Westhuizen

In recognition of her Leadership in Community Service

Andisiwe Lusu

Mila Nicollela

Maya Young

ACADEMIC AWARDS

SUBJECT PRIZES

A Subject Prize is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest mark in a subject for the final Term 4 result, provided that this student has written both sets of examinations and has achieved an aggregate of 75% or above.

GRADE 8

English, Programming, Natural Sciences

Lola Marinovich

Entrepreneurship, Life Orientation

Tatum Logan

Afrikaans

Hedwig Levitan

Mathematics

Jeanné Izzett

Art

Ana Gibelle Tsiliyiannis

Music

Madison le Roux

Coding

Kate Berrisford

Design

Kate Liddle

Drama

Eve Richards

French

Maria Orsolin Colognese

Geography

Holly Raine

History

Ava Ingel

isiXhosa

Aziwe Nceka

Dramatic Arts Performance

Nokukhanya Behan

GRADE 9

English, History, Natural Sciences, Economic Management Sciences, Music, Coding

Eve Lazarus-Pfaff

Mathematics, Programming, Life Orientation

Tamsin Chemaly

Design and Technology, Design, Drama

Sienna Fonarov

Afrikaans, Art

Ayize Nondo

French

Gemma Purcell

Geography

Juliet Koch

isiXhosa

Lolwethu Tobi

Dramatic Arts Performance

Gina Marshall

GRADE 9 SPECIAL SUBJECT AWARDS

HISTORY

Consistent Improvement in History

Grade 8

Luanda Lentsa

Grade 9

Aziwe Nceka

DRAMA

Most Promising Performers

Grade 8

Jayden Klagsbrun

Grade 9

Alexis Bailey

Ciara Davies

Rayne Alexander

Progress in Performance

Grade 8

Lucy Carter

Gina Deans

Jorja Worthington

Grade 9

Aziwe Nceka

Olivia Smith

ART

Progress in Technical Abilities in Art

Grade 8

Mahiya Seksaria

Alika von Holdt

Grade 9

Amber McHugh

DESIGN

Progress in Technical Abilities in Design

Grade 8

Caitlin Hartog

Grade 9

Phoenix Olmesdahl

PROGRESS AWARDS

GRADE 8

Tatum Logan

GRADE 9

Kyra Hall - Jorge

ENDEAVOUR AWARDS

Endeavor Awards are given to the student in each grade who is considered by the academic staff to have consistently demonstrated an exemplary work ethic across all subjects during 2021.

GRADE 8

Ayize Nondo

GRADE 9

Sasha Veldboer

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

SECOND IN GRADE

Awarded to the student with the second highest aggregate score in the grade.

GRADE 8

Rebecca Fury

GRADE 9

Ayize Nondo

DUX AWARD

Awarded to the student with highest aggregate score in the grade.

GRADE 8

Hedwig Levitan

GRADE 9

Eve Lazarus-Pfaff

2021 HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS CEREMONY - Grade 10 & 11

SPORT HALF COLOURS

Silver Award for school sport codes representing a Regional or Western Province team at Zonal level.

Tennis

Emma Maw (Re-award)

Indoor Hockey

Sasha Veldboer (Re-award)

Manisha Desai (Re-award)

Kiera Matthysen (Re-award)

Erin Kennedy (Re-award)

Nihaad Sulaiman (Re-award)

SPORT FULL COLOURS

Gold Award for full Western Province and/or Western Cape representation.

Open Water Swimming

Chloe Gershuny

Artistic Gymnastics

Ella Levy

Horse Riding - Cross Country

Eventing

Georgina Gilfillan

Field Hockey

Janet Walters

Nihaad Sulaiman

Kiera Matthysen

Isabella Dix-Peek

Lara Lowe (Re-award)

Manisha Desai (Re-award)

Surfing

Meeca McClelland (Re-award)

Maya Figl (Re-award)

Water Polo

Holly Brand (Re-award)

Janet Walters (Re-award)

Tennis

Emma Foster (Re-award)

SPORT PLATINUM AWARDS

AND HONOURS.

Swimming RE-AWARD

For achieving Senior National Swimming Qualification times

Chloe Gershuny

INDIVIDUAL SPORT ACHIEVEMENTS

NETBALL

Players Most Committed to Progress

U16B

Catherine Leppan

U19A

Liselihle Majodina

Players of the Season

U16B

Zara Wilder

U16A

Jordan Alberto

U19A and the overall Netball

Player of the Season

Kiera Matthysen

SOCCER

Players most committed to Progress

U19B

Tamara Steynor & Audrey Chan

U19A

Nina Breitenbach

Players of the season

U19B

Shana Basson

FIELD

HOCKEY

Players Most committed to Progress

U16C

Éva Ingpen

U16A

Ruby Hewson

U19B

Taine Archbold & Eva Epstein

U19A

Cassidy Burton

Players of the season

U16B

Keira Nuñez

U16A

Chloé Cross

U19B

Phoebe Heath

U19A and the overall Hockey Player of the Season

Nihaad Sulaiman

SENIOR TOP ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR IN AN INDIVIDUAL SPORT

For achieving Senior National Swimming Qualification times

Chloe Gershuny

MUSIC

The Music Commendation Awards are given to students who have, in the opinion of their teachers, displayed outstanding achievement and progress in their chosen art form.

GRADE 10

For outstanding progress on the Piano

Morgan Barnard

For outstanding progress in Singing

Mila Kikillus

For outstanding progress on the Saxophone

Andie Stewart

GRADE 11

For outstanding progress in singing

Hanna van der Westhuizen

DRAMA

Awards made by the Drama Department acknowledge dramatic and theatrical commitment, excellence and achievement in performance on the stage and behind the scenes, both at school and in established Eisteddfods and Internationally recognised examinations such as those set by Trinity College or LAMDA and where students have been selected on merit to participate in international workshops or professional productions.

GRADE 10

COMMENDED

For their achievements and participation in Drama

Ruby Hewson

Mihlali Sokoko

Amara Patel (Re-award)

Oke Wagbafor (Re-award)

HIGHLY COMMENDED

For her achievements and participation in Drama

Mia King

GRADE 11

COMMENDED

For their achievements and participation in Drama

Sarah Neumann

Kate Vineall

Catherine Wilkin

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

For her achievements and participation in Drama

Kira Gossow

ART AND DESIGN

The Art and Design departments recognise the commitment and excellence of our students in creative disciplines outside of academic requirements. These external achievements range from participating in exhibitions, being featured in publications, and prizes in external competitions and Eisteddfods.

GRADE 10

COMMENDED

For their achievements and participation in Art

Sasha Veldboer

Emma Prestage

Tara Kirkwood

GRADE 11

COMMENDED

For their achievements and participation in Art

Emeline Lundy

Hannah MacRobert

COMMENDED

For their achievements and participation in Design

Dan Bi Kim

Kiera Matthysen

BALLET

In Ballet we commend students today who, in the opinion of their teachers, are passionate about ballet, attended classes regularly and enthusiastically, apply correction to the best of their ability, and are willing to enter competitions and exams. In addition, in each grade, we recognise the Ballet Dancer of The Year. Recipients of this award are talented dancers who work hard, show consistent progress, are role models to their peers and consistently achieve high marks in exams and competitions.

GRADE 10

Most Committed to Progress:

Oke Wagbafor

Inez Vayanos

Dancer of the Year

Kyra Parenzee

GRADE 11

Most Committed to Progress:

Caitlin Williams

Dancer of the Year

Kate Vineall

PRO ARTE HALF COLOURS

GRADE 10

For achieving Grade 6 Distinction level playing on their instrument

Amara Patel

GRADE 11

For achieving an ABRSM Grade 6 Distinction on the piano

Eva Schreuder

For singing at a Grade 6 Distinction level

Georgia Wrightson

For being awarded a Merit, High Merit and an honours at the St Cyprian’s Design Eisteddfod, a Gold diploma and High Honours at the 2020 Cape Town Eisteddfod, and a Silver certificate at the Western Cape Virtual Eisteddfod; and for taking part in the ‘Maybe I belong here too?’ competition and receiving a distinction for her submission

Daniella Abrahams

For being awarded a bronze, four silver and two cum laude certificates at the Western Cape Virtual Eisteddfod; and for taking part in the ‘Maybe I belong here too?’ competition and receiving a distinction for her submission

Kamohelo Ndamase

PRO ARTE FULL COLOURS

GRADE 10

For achieving a Grade 7 Distinction level of singing

Jordan Alberto

GRADE 11

For achieving a Grade 8 merit level of playing on the piano and a Grade 6 level on the clarinet

Kate Vineall

For directing the Anderson House play, receiving a LAMDA Level 3 Certificate with Distinction, with a Bronze Medal, for Grade 6 Communication: Speaking Verse and Prose, and for receiving a Trinity College of London Level 3 Certificate with Distinction for Grade 7 Speech and Drama

Amelia de Waal

For receiving a High Honours and two Gold diplomas at the Cape Town Eisteddfod, a second place and category winning prize; and for taking

part in the ‘Maybe I belong here too?’ competition and winning. Her work is to be published as part of the School in the Woods initiative. In 2020 she received two Gold diplomas and was the category winner for the Cape Town Eisteddfod

Emilia Brinkmann

PRO ARTE HONOURS

GRADE 10

For reaching Grade 8 Distinction level on both the recorder and flute, and Grade 5 Distinction level on the Bass Guitar

Nina Breitenbach

For playing the piano at a Grade 8 Distinction level, the flute at a Grade 7 level and Double Bass at a Grade 5 level, as well as for submitting recordings for both the Johan Vos and the Pieter Kooij music competitions.

Anna Cloete

For her Supporting Role in the Verinder House play and a featured role in an International film. Mila was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award, for this role, at the SA Horrorfest Awards on 29 November. This is a remarkable achievement and great honour as she was nominated alongside wellestablished South African actors.

Mila Kikilus

For being awarded a High Merit certificate, two Honours certificates and three distinctions at the St Cyprian’s Art Eisteddfod and for receiving six High Honours and three Gold diplomas at the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod.

Eden also received a first and a second prize in two respective categories. The work was exhibited at the Emerging Artists exhibition in Cape Town earlier this year.

Eden Loots

GRADE 11

RE-AWARD

For achieving a Grade 8 Distinction for her ABRSM recorder exam, for reaching Grade 8 Distinction level on the flute and Grade 5 distinction level on the Bass Guitar, for being selected as a member of the Cape Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensemble, and for submitting a recording to the Johann Vos Music Competition

Emma-Beth Peters

For playing the piano at a Grade 8 Distinction level, for competing in the Johann Vos Piano competition in 2019 and 2021, and for participating in the Pieter Kooij Piano Competition in 2021

Kate Wilkin

For receiving two distinctions and being the category winner for Product Design at the St Cyprian’s Eisteddfod, for receiving three Silver and two cum laude certificates at the Western Cape Virtual Eisteddfod, for receiving two honours, two high honors, two Gold diploma certificates as well as a category winning prize at the Cape Town Eisteddfod, for being part of the runner up team for the VEGA biz brand competition, and for receiving third prize in the “Maybe I belong here too?” competition

Anna Mackenzie

For receiving two Gold diplomas and for being the winner in her category at the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod in 2020.

Her work was also featured in the “Home is where the Art is” Exhibition at the Zeitz MOCAA Museum. For receiving one Gold and four Cum Laude certificates at the Western Cape Virtual Eisteddfod, for receiving a High Merit, a distinction and being the winner in three categories at the St Cyprian’s Art Eisteddfod. She also received the award for the Best Body of Artwork. For receiving a High Honours and three Gold diplomas at the Cape Town Eisteddfod and for placing second in her category. She also took part in the “Maybe I belong here too?” Competition and received a distinction for her submission

Manisha Desai

For receiving four Gold diplomas and being the category winner for two sections at the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod in 2020; and for receiving a High Honours and three Gold diplomas at the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod and being the winner for the category she entered this year. She also received second prize in the “Maybe I belong here too?” Competition

Hanna van der Westhuizen

For taking part in dancing at St Cyprian’s School since pre-school. An extremely musical dancer, Kate has performed in every show, and on the ballet tour to Prague and Paris in 2018. She has entered several Repertoire competitions, and most recently achieved a Gold Diploma for her performance of Aurora 1st Act Solo. Kate has been a soloist for several years in our annual productions, and was one of the principals in the recent Baxter show, performing flawlessly in both the Main and the Mini shows in a solo, a trio, and three

Advanced groups, as well as the Finale

Kate Vineall

For attending the American Academy of Ballet summer school on a scholarship, winning an award for her talent at the New Prague Dance Festival, and winning numerous Diplomas, Golds, Distinctions in many eisteddfods. She was runner up in the Cape Town Eisteddfod Repertoire Competition and was also a principal dancer in the recent Baxter Show, but had to reduce her dances due to injury

Georgia Lazarus

ROUND SQUARE AWARDS

HALF COLOURS

Emma Prestage

Claire Walters

Lauren Cooper

Olivia Samassa

Isabella Hirschson

FULL COLOURS

Katherine Vineall

Emma-Beth Peters

Sarah Neumann

Matilda Cooper

Cassidy Burton

HONOURS

Kiera Matthysen

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Awards for external competitions and Olympiads

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY OLYMPIAD

For placing in the top 5% Phoebe Heath

ESKOM INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR

Bronze Medal

Michaela Naude

Nicola Krige

Silver Medal

Kate Wilkin

Natalie van Nimwegen

Mia Leslie

Anke King

Arwa Kutbi

Janet Walters

Cassidy Burton

Gold Medal

Platinum award and Honours Blazer

Emma Foster

Received a Gold Medal and placed first in the Environmental Awards category

Platinum award and Honours Blazer

Katya Jamie

Emma Beth Peters

Recived a Gold Medal and won the South African Institution of Civil Engineering Award

Platinum award and Honours Blazer

Matilda Cooper

Amelia de Waal

SUBJECT PRIZES

A Subject Prize is awarded to the student who has achieved the highest mark in a subject for the final Term 4 result, provided that this student has written both sets of examinations and has achieved an aggregate of 75% or above.

GRADE 10

Advanced Programme Mathematics, English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Sciences

Amara Patel

Accounting, Life Orientation

Jane Odetokun

Afrikaans, French

Maya Roy

Visual Arts

Emma Prestage

Visual Arts Practical

Eden Loots

Business Studies

Chloe Gershuny

Consumer Studies, Culinary Skills

Michaela Wright

Culinary Skills

Daniella de Freitas

Design, Design Practical

Claire Walters

Design Practical

Thandi McCain

Drama, Mathematical Literacy

Mia King

Drama Performance

Mila Kikillus

Geography, Life Sciences

Nina Breitenbach

History, Music Practical

Anna Cloete

isiXhosa

Mihlali Sokoko

Information Technology

Ameera Dawood

GRADE 11

Music Performance, Advanced Programme

Mathematics

Kate Vineall

Afrikaans, French

Janneke van der Walt

Visual Arts

Hanna van der Westhuizen

Visual Arts Practical

Emelia Brinkman

Business Studies

Emma Foster

Consumer Studies

Josie Benson

Culinary Skills

Charlotte Rothwell

Design, Design Practical

Cassidy Burton

Dramatic Arts

Gabriela Stevenson

Dramatic Arts Performance

Kira Gossow

Economics, Life Orientation, Physical Sciences

Gia Antoni

English, History, Life Sciences

Katya Jaime

Geography

Natalie van Nimwegen

Information Technology

Taine Archbold

Mandarin

Dan Bi Kim

Mathematical Literacy

Caitlin Williams

Mathematics

Special mention 100%

Catriona Veldtman

Music

Kate Wilkin

SPECIAL SUBJECT AWARDS

These awards recognise achievement in a specific skill in a subject

HISTORY

Grade 10

Excellence in the ‘Herstory Investigation’ in History

Mia King

Amara Patel

Erin Davies

Chloe Gershuny

Tara Kirkwood

Kyra Parenzee

Anna Cloete

Grade 11

Best Historical investigation

Catriona Veldtman

Excellence in Historical Investigation

Katya Jamie

Gia Antoni

Anna Mackenzie

Kiera Mathyssen

Isla Robertson

Anke King

Excellence in Document Historical-Based Enquiry

Katya Jamie

Gia Antoni

Anna Mackenzie

Kiera Mathyssen

Isla Robertson

Anke King

Catriona Veldtman

Josie Benson

AFRIKAANS

Grade 10

Excellence in Creative Writing

Anna Cloete

Morgan Barnard

Excellence in Speaking

Rene Ferreira

Amara Patel

Michaela Wright

Nokutenda Chaka

Grade 11

Excellence in Speaking

Hanna van der Westhuizen

Excellence in Creative Writing

Kate Wilkin

DESIGN AND ART

Union Mug Competition

1st Place: Holly Brand

2nd Place: Michaela Wright

3rd Place, shared by:

Claire Walters

Emma Prestage

ENDEAVOUR AWARDS

Endeavor Awards are given to the student in each grade who is considered by the academic staff to have consistently demonstrated an exemplary work ethic across all subjects during 2021.

GRADE 10

Nokutenda Chaka

GRADE 11

Taine Archbold

PROGRESS CERTIFICATES

GRADE 10

Keira Kantor

Carlota Krumhoff

Daniella de Freitas

Mihlali Sokoko

Julia Miekountima Etime

Adina Meyer

Mischa Lockitch

Emma Prestage

Olivia Hill

Jordan Cooke

GRADE 11

Caitlin Williams

PROGRESS AWARDS

GRADE 10

Éva Ingpen

GRADE 11

Arwa Kutbi

ACADEMIC COLOURS

HALF COLOURS

GRADE 10

Morgan Barnard

Chloé Cross

Ameera Dawood

Gemma Dorrington

Isabella Hirschson

Mila Kikillus

Tara Kirkwood

Carlota Krumhoff

Catherine Leppan

Amy Levick

Charlotte Lewis

Liselihle Majodina

Anna Makatees

Melissa Shepherd

Inez Vayanos

GRADE 11

Josie Benson

Isabella Dix-Peek

Eva Epstein

Kira Gossow

Erin Kennedy

Nicole Krige

Michaela Naudé

Lara Lowe

Isa Robertson

Charlotte Rothwell

Victoria Seale

Christina Thirion

Paula van der Merwe

FULL COLOURS

GRADE 10

Jordan Alberto

Holly Brand

Nina Breitenbach

Stephanie Campher

Nokutenda Chaka

Anna Cloete

Le-Andra Coetzee

Lauren Cooper

Erin Davies

Chloe Gershuny

Mia King

Zongile Klaas

Ella Levy

Eden Loots

Tess Manterfield

Emma Maw

Grace McKinnell

Clemence Mujinga-Diwandja

Jane Odetokun

Amara Patel

Emma Prestage

Maya Roy

Sarah Schewitz

Andie Stewart

Sasha Veldboer

Claire Walters

Michaela Wright

Zoë Zimmerman

GRADE 11

Gia Antoni

Taine Archbold

Shana Basson

Emilia Brinkmann

Cassidy Burton

Amelia de Waal

Manisha Desai

Emma Foster

Phoebe Heath

Katya Jaime

Dan Bi Kim

Anke King

Georgia Lazarus

Ana MacKenzie

Kiera Matthysen

Ashley McLagan

Emma-Beth Peters

Eva Schreuder

Gabriela Stevenson

Janneka van der Walt

Hanna van der Westhuizen

Natalie van Nimwegen

Catriona Veldtman

Katherine Vineall

Janet Walters

Maisy Weston

Kate Wilkin

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

SECOND IN GRADE

Awarded to the student with the second highest aggregate score in the grade.

GRADE 10

Maya Roy

GRADE 11

Katya Jamie

DUX AWARD

Awarded to the student with highest aggregate score in the grade.

GRADE 10

Amara Patel

GRADE 11

Gia Antoni

2021 IEB NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

RESULTS

100% Pass rate (64 Candidates)

100% Bachelor’s pass rate (64 Candidates)

219 Subject Distinctions

20 Candidates (31,3%) achieved ‘A’ Aggregates (over 80%)

31 Candidates (48,4%) achieved ‘B’ Aggregates (over 70%)

TOP ACHIEVERS

IEB National Top 1% by Subject:

Afrikaans FAL, English, LO, Maths & Physical Sciences

Emma McNab

English, History, Life Sciences, Maths & Physical Sciences

Caitlin Williamson

English & History

Isabella van Huyssteen

English

Chloe de Fondaumiere

Life Sciences

Emily Raine

Music

Alyson Meintjes

DISTINCTIONS

9

Caitlin Williamson

7

Emma McNab

Isabella van Huyssteen

Emily Raine

Chloe de Fondaumiere

Alyson Meintjesies

Julia Rubin

Christie Viljoen

Mila Ingpen

Alexander Attwood

Mia Visser

6

Elke Blatch

Olivia Lazard

COMMENDABLE ACHIEVEMENT

(Achieved within the top 5% in 6 or more subjects and achieved a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation)

Emma McNab

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

(Achieved within the top 5% in 6 or more subjects and achieved a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation)

Caitlin Williamson

Isabella van Huyssteen

5

Zilla Groeneweg

Sinovuyo Xakabantu

Zara Archibald

Emma Hirsch

Rejeanne Hendricks

Hannah Allam

Katie Crichton-Stuart

4

Kaitlyn Shepherd

Lily Smith

Carina Sabharwal

Abigail Downing

Emma Hessling

Justine Holtman

Aurora Setterberg

Halona Abdul-Rahman

Erin Weiss

Palesa Raba

2022 HIGH SCHOOL SPORT, ARTS AND ROUND SQUARE AWARDS CEREMONY

SPORT HALF COLOURS

Silver Award for non-school sport that does not fall within the Regional and Zonal selection framework:

For medalling at the Club Lifesaving Nationals in individual events

Ella Dorrington

Rebecca Fury

Matilda Cooper

Caroline Gilfillan

Silver Award for school and non-school sport codes representing a Regional or Western Province team at Zonal level.

Show Jumping

Gabriella Harvey (Re-award)

Rène Ferreira

Tumbling & Artistic

Gymnastics

Kamogelo Mohale

Tennis

Isabelle Cilliers (Re-award)

Emma Maw (Re-award)

Indoor Hockey

Jessica Brown (Re-award)

Tamsin Chemaly (Re-award)

Jenna Chemaly (Re-award)

Sibella da Silva (Re-award)

Kristen Fiet (Re-award)

Gemma Purcell (Re-award)

Sasha Veldboer (Re-award)

Erin Kennedy (Re-award)

Kiera Matthysen (Re-award)

Kira Totaram-Jacobs

Jemima Kennedy-Smith

Kate Berrisford

Madison Eskinazi

Indoor Hockey, Field Hockey, and Athletics

Eva Herbertson

Athletics

Sama Galant (Re-award)

Isabella Antelme

Nuha Levy

Héloïse Strauss

Nina Cullis

Micayla Mockford

Anna Blu Bergström

(Gold awarded 2020)

Jacomien van der Westhuizen

Shakira Wheeler

Nihaad Sulaiman

(Gold awarded 2020)

Field Hockey

Emily Brink

Cassidy Frank

Analissa Mguqulwa

Ayize Nondo

Chess

Sasha MacLeod

Melissa Schwultz

SPORT FULL COLOURS

Gold Award for full Western Province and/or Western

Cape representation.

Artistic Swimming

Gabriella Pretorius (Re-award)

Tennis

Georgia Maw (Re-award)

Emma Foster (Re-award)

Gemma Finlayson

Field Hockey & Water Polo

Janet Walters (Re-award)

Lifesaving

Rebecca Fury (Re-award)

Hannah McClelland

Surfing

Yannah Figl (Re-award)

Maya Figl (Re-award)

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Alexandra Seale (Re-award)

Water Polo

Holly Brand (Re-award)

Ava Ingel

Tennis & Field Hockey

Tamsin Chemaly (Re-award)

Jenna Chemaly (Re-award)

Athletics

Ella Dorrington

Cross Country

Isabella Antelme

Eva Herbertson

Field Hockey

Kira Totaram-Jacobs

Jessica Brown

Kyrah Naidoo

Erin Kennedy

Action Netball

Katrien Stimie

Jacomien van der Westhuizen

Netball

Nuha Levy

Touch Rugby

Gemma Charton

Goju Kai Karate

Isabella Bruno

Kyokushin Karate

Emma de Mézieres

Chess

Kaylee van Harte

Ashley Sello

Georgia Harvey

Jade Nord

Nuha Levy

Isabella van Eden

Ciara-Lynn Ekron

Grace-Anne Gradus Simson

Morgan Dreyer

Katherine Hart-Davis

Ava du Buisson

Gemma Charton

SPORT PLATINUM AWARDS AND HONOURS

Rugby For representing Touch, Seven’s, 15-man Rugby and for being selected for the U18 SA High Performance

Rugby Squad

Nuha Levy

Swimming

For achieving SA Regional Aquatic (Senior) times at a recognized gala

Rebecca Fury

Swimming, Water Polo, Athletics & Cross Country

For achieving SA Regional Aquatic (Senior) times at a recognized gala and for obtaining WP/WC colours in three different sporting codes Water Polo, Athletics and Cross Country

Chanel du Plessis

Swimming, Open Water

Swimming & Lifesaving

RE-AWARD

For achieving SA Regional Aquatic (Senior) times at a recognized gala and for obtaining WP/WC colours in Open Water Swimming and Lifesaving as well as for representing the SA Swimming team at the Maccabi Games in Israel

Chloe Gershuny

Indoor Hockey

RE-AWARD

For being selected to the All Stars U18 PSI National Indoor Hockey Team

Lara Lowe

Field Hockey

For being selected to the SA School’s U18B field hockey team

Nihaad Sulaiman

Indoor & Field Hockey

For being selected to the SA School’s U18A Field Hockey Team and for being selected to the All Stars U18

PSI National Indoor Hockey team as well as representing the WP U21B hockey team at the SA Inter-provincials Field Hockey Tournament

Manisha Desai

INDIVIDUAL SPORT ACHIEVEMENTS

ATHLETICS

Athlete Most Committed to Progress

Jana de Villiers

Nina Cullis

Simone Bergmann

Athlete of the Year

High Jumper of the Year

Shakira Wheeler

Long jumper of the Year

Micayla Mockford

Runner of the Year

Ella Dorrington

Runner of the Year

Chanel du Plessis

Service to Athletics

Janet Walters

BASKETBALL

Players most committed to Progress 14B

Isabella van Eden

14A

Gemma Dean

16C

Lola Marinovich

16B

Reithabetse Fuma

16A

Jemima Phillips

19B

Anna McInnes

19A

Neve Young

Players of the Year 14B

Zinhle Nondo 14A

Isabella Antelme 16C

Hannah Anderson 16B

Nuha Levy 16A

Chiara Moret 19B

Jane Odetokun 19A

Caitlin Simpson

CROSS COUNTRY

Runners most committed to progress

Peta Moore

Keira Kantor

Runner of the Year

Eva Herbertson

Chanel du Plessis

FIELD HOCKEY

Players Most Committed to Progress 14B

Maya Russell 14A

Jenna Lee 16D

Maria Teresa Stewart Trapote 16C

Emma de Mézieres 16B

Mika Oberholzer 16A

Gemma Purcell 19B

Keira Nuñez 19A

Sibella da Silva

Players of the Year 14B

Zoe Wurr 14A

Christina Philippides 16D

Sarah Clark 16C

Clea Greig 16B

Gemma Finlayson 16A

Kristen Fiet

19B

Chloé Cross 19A

Manisha Desai

Nihaad Sulaiman

CHRIS MAREE TROPHY

Given to the 1st team player that is the metaphorical soul of the team

Erin Kennedy

MARELIZE DE KLERK TROPHY

Given to the overall best hockey player

Nihaad Sulaiman

Manisha Desai

INDOOR HOCKEY

Players Most Committed to Progress 8

Sarah Clark

Seluliwe Fakude

7

Olivia Boome

6

Ciara Davies

5

Tessa Vietri 4

Micayla Mockford

3

Jessica Brown 2

Tamsin Chemaly 1

Kiera Matthysen

Players of the Year 8

Hannah McClelland 7

Jemima Kennedy-Smith 6

Isabelle Cilliers 5

Beth Farara 4

Kate Berrisford 3

Sasha Veldboer 2

Jenna Chemaly 1

Erin Kennedy

NETBALL

Players Most Committed to Progress 14D

Isabella van Eden 14C

Lexi van der Merwe 14B

Samantha Robarts 14A

Mia Alexander 15B

Ella Warne 15A

Ana Gibello 16B

Ruby van Wyk 16A

Jeanné Izzett 19B

Stephanie Campher 19A

Jordan Alberto

Players of the Year 14D

Lauren Robertson 14C

Gemma Dean 14B

Olivia Boome 14A

Héloïse Strauss 15B

Jorja French 15A

Chanel du Plessis 16B

Capryce de Freitas 16A

Anna Blu Bergström 19B

Sasha Veldboer 19A

Kiera Matthysen

DANIELA WAKEFORD TROPHY

For Commitment to Netball Liselihle Majodina

SOCCER

Players Most Committed to Progress U15

Jana de Villiers U19B

Molly Benson U19A

Nina Breitenbach

Players of the Year U15

Kerani Naidu

U19B

Allana Bartlo

U19A

Siena Fonarov

GAIL MORGAN SOCCER

SHIELD

For Overall Player of the Year

Siena Fonarov

SWIMMING

Swimmers Most Committed to Progress u14

Stephanie Jurado u16

Ella Thornton u19

Victoria Seale

Swimmers of the Year u14

Stephanie Jurado u16

Rebecca Fury

Chanel du Plessis u19

Chloe Gershuny

PLAMPIN TROPHY

For the most improved swimmer in the Senior School

Jenna Murphy

GRIESSEL TROPHY

For the swimmer that wins the Individual Medley at the Inter-house gala

Rebecca Fury

TENNIS

Players Most Committed to Progress

Junior

Gemma Klagsbrun

Senior

Yakira Rawraway

Emma Maw

Players of the Year

Junior

Gemma Finlayson

Senior Tamsin Chemaly

WATER POLO

Players Most Committed to Progress 14B

Cait Hounsom 14A

Olivia Boome 16B

Jayden Klagsbrun 16A

Sarah Bougaard 19B

Olivia Anderson 19A

Keira Nuñez

Players of the Year 14B

Erin Williams-Ashman 14A

Jenna Lee 16B

Nokukhanya Behan 16A

Chanel du Plessis 19B

Claire Walters 19A

Janet Walters

MASCONI PLAQUE FOR PERSEVERANCE IN SPORT

This award goes to the student that shows a positive approach to their sport –they work hard, are at all sessions, always give their best, and are dependable members of the teams that they represent, regardless of what team they are in.

For many many years in sport throughout your school career,

Taine Archbold

LAUREATE AWARD

Goes to a sportswoman that has shown outstanding service to her sport. She has shown loyalty, outstanding work rate, total commitment to her team, her school, and her leadership responsibilities. She was always reliable, has played at the highest school level and has reached provincial recognition in her sport

Erin Kennedy

KABLE CUP FOR SERVICE IN SCS SPORT

The award goes to a student that contributes to the school’s sport through reliable participation in various sports, taking initiative, responsibility, and leadership out of their own accord and is not just focused on their own performance, achievement or participation

Liselihle Majodina

ALL-ROUNDER OF THE YEAR

Awarded to the student that represented the school in the most sports codes at the highest level. This sportswoman represented the school in Netball 1st Team, Field Hockey 2nd Team, Water Polo 1st Team, Swimming Team and the Athletics inter-schools teams. This is huge commitment to the school and a clearly passionate sportswoman

Holly Brand

JUNIOR TOP ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR IN AN INDIVIDUAL SPORT

Achieving South African SENIOR Regional Aquatic times at a recognized gala is a phenomenal achievement. This year, we have two swimmers that reached this level, which is the highest of the year, and therefore, the award is shared between these two phenomenal sportswomen

Chanel du Plessis

Rebecca Fury

JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR, awarded to the student that represented the school in the most school sport codes at the highest level in her age group and/ or a higher age group, and with the highest combined achievements at interschools level.

The 2022 recipient of this award represented the school in Athletics,

Swimming, Water Polo, Netball and Cross Country. She also competed at the athletics, swimming, netball and cross country interschools events, where she, in all of these inter-schools events, either medalled as an individual, or her team won the event. She truly represented the school at the highest level in the most sport codes, and always with complete commitment

Chanel du Plessis

SENIOR TOP ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR IN AN INDIVIDUAL SPORT

For achieving SENIOR South African Regional Aquatic times at a recognized gala

Chloe Gershuny

SENIOR TOP ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR IN TEAM SPORT

For being selected to the South African School’s U18A Field Hockey Team

Manisha Desai

SENIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR, awarded to the student that represented the school in the most school sport codes at the highest level in her age group and/ or a higher age group, and with the highest combined achievements at interschools level.

For representing the school in Athletics, Field Hockey and Indoor Hockey at 1st Team level, in all 3 sport codes at inter-schools level, has individual achievement both at the Inter-house and Inter-schools Athletics events, and has won the Indoor Hockey League as a member of the 1st team

Nihaad Sulaiman

TEAM OF THE YEAR IN AN INDIVIDUAL SPORT

This award is one that we do not share if there are more than two similar achievements. This year, we have three teams that all qualified for this award, having achieved at the same level. So whilst we will not be awarding this to any one team this year, we would like to acknowledge these three individual teams for winning their age group section at their respective PGSGU interschools events:

U16 Swimming team

U14 Cross country team

U15 Cross country team

TEAM OF THE YEAR IN A TEAM SPORT

This year, we have a young team that have excelled through the course of their season, and have reached the highest level as a team. They have the highest combined achievement of the year – finishing the season at the top of their Netball league, and winning the U14 PGSGU Interschools’ tournament

U14A Netball Team

Ella Summerton

Elle van der Lecq

Erin Williams-Ashman

Héloïse Strauss

Isla Irving

Jenna Lee

Katrien Stimie

Lyla Singh

Mia Alexander

Rose Richter

Coach – Chloe Botha

MUSIC

The Music Commendation Awards are given to students who have, in the opinion of their teachers, displayed outstanding achievement and progress in their chosen art form.

For outstanding progress on a Woodwind instrument

Hedwig Levitan

Isabelle Cilliers

Giorgia Wickins

Jacomien van der Westhuizen

For outstanding progress in Singing

Aziwe Nceka

Ella Thornton

Luci Rose Bergström

Emma Pletts

Anna Briggs

For outstanding progress on a String instrument

Imogen Greig

Olweyn Parker

Amaya Walsh-Fernandez

Ava Ingel

Maya Thiele

Amber Isherwood

For outstanding progress on the Piano

Amaya Walsh–Fernandez

Sunhi van Loggerenberg

Jeanne Izzett

Kate Berrisford

Jacomien van der Westhuizen

Jayden Klagsbrun

Leah Droyman

Anna Makatees

For outstanding progress on the Guitar

Ella Thornton

Madison Eskinazi

For outstanding progress on a Brass instrument

Leily Pourahmary

Isabella Antelme

Aziwe Nceka

Sophie Vineall

Amara Morgan

For outstanding progress on the Bass Guitar

Isabel Lappin

Madison Eskinazi

Katiti Ndiki

For outstanding progress on the Drum Kit

Morgan Barnard

Amy Levick

For outstanding service to the Choir

Catriona Veldtman

Katherine Vineall

ART AND DESIGN

The Art and Design departments recognise the commitment and excellence of our students in creative disciplines outside of academic requirements. These external achievements range from participating in exhibitions, being featured in publications, and prizes in external competitions and Eisteddfods.

HIGHLY COMMENDED

For their achievements and participation in Art

Phoebe Heath

Emma Pletts

HIGHLY COMMENDED

For their achievements and participation in Design

Lyra Liddle

MERIT CERTIFICATE

For their achievements and participation in Art

Noa Allerton

Keira Kantor

Hannah MacRobert (Re-award)

MERIT CERTIFICATE

For their achievements and participation in Design

Claire Walters

Ruby Hewson

Olivia Hill

Gemma Dorrington

Thandi McCain

Noa Allerton

Dan Bi Kim (Re-award)

Mia Leslie (Re-award)

DRAMA

Awards made by the Drama Department acknowledge dramatic and theatrical commitment, excellence and achievement in performance

on the stage and behind the scenes, both at school and in established Eisteddfods and Internationally recognised examinations such as those set by Trinity College or LAMDA and where students have been selected on merit to participate in international workshops or professional productions.

COMMENDED

For their achievements and participation in Drama

Lucy Carter

Thandi Govender

Tatum Logan

Eva Schreuder

Sophie Vineall

HIGHLY COMMENDED

For their achievements and participation in Drama

Réne Fereira

Olivia Hill

Georgia Lazarus

Gabriela Stevenson

Andie Stewart

Sienna Weakley

Jorja Worthington

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

For their achievements and participation in Drama

Anna Briggs

Liselihle Majodina

Sarah Neumann

Amara Patel

Mihlali Sokoko

Katherine Vineall

Oke Wagbafor

Kate Wilkin

DANCE

In Ballet we commend students today who, in the opinion of their teachers, are passionate about ballet, attended classes regularly and enthusiastically, apply correction to the best of their ability and are willing to enter competitions and exams.

COMMENDED

For Outstanding Commitment to Progress in Ballet

Imogen Greig

Amy Levick

Ballet Dancers of the Year

For being a talented dancer who displays passion and consistent hard work and for being a role mode who consistently achieves high marks in exams and competitions and takes part in all facets of Ballet at the school

Juliet Blacher

For winning her section at the Move! Competition where she wowed the judges with the jazzy studio solo Kyra Parenzee

PRO ARTE HALF COLOURS

Art

Dan Bi Kim

Emeline Lundy

Design

Daniella Abrahams  (Re-award)

Drama

Kira Gossow

Music

Alexia van der Merwe

Isabel Lappin

Luci Rose Bergström

Kate Berrisford

Simone Toweel

Emelia Toledo

Kaitlynn Carnell

Lethukuthula Khanyile

Alessia Davies

Andie Stewart

Ashlyn Stegman

Charlotte Lewis

Eva Schreuder

Dance

Madison Eskinazi

Peta Moore

Isabel Lappin

Eve Richards

Caitlin Hartog

Jessica Walker-Woodard

Leah van Eeden

PRO ARTE FULL COLOURS

Art

Olivia Hill

Design

Eden Loots

Music

Maya Thiele

Morgan Barnard

Hanna van der Westhuizen

Dance

Alexis Bayley

Juliet Blacher

Inez Vayanos

Oke Wagbafor

Kyra Parenzee

PRO ARTE HONOURS

ART & DESIGN

For her contributions to the St Cyprian’s Art and Design Eisteddfods, the VEGA Vibe competition as well as the Cape Town, and National Art Eisteddfods

Emma Prestage

ART

RE-AWARD

For her continued success and recent achievements at the St Cyprian’s Art Eisteddfod and the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod. She received the award for the Best Body of Art at the St Cyprian’s Art Eisteddfod

Sasha Veldboer

RE-AWARD

For her continued success and recent achievements at the St Cyprian’s Art Eisteddfod and the Cape Town Art Eisteddfod

Eden Loots

DESIGN

RE-AWARD

For her continued success and recent achievements

at the St Cyprian’s Design and Cape Town Art & Design Eisteddfods. She was also placed second at VEGA Vibe competition

Anna Mackenzie

For her achievements at the St Cyprian’s Design, and the Cape Town Art & Design Eisteddfods. Carlota received an award for the poster submission to the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Awareness competition and her work was displayed at the AVA gallery

Carlota Krumhoff

DRAMA

For being awarded a Distinction in the Trinity College Advanced Performers Certificate and for being placed in the Top Achievers in the Western Cape for Trinity Speech and Drama

Amelia de Waal

MUSIC

For singing at a Grade 8 Distinction level

Jordan Alberto

RE-AWARD

For achieving Grade 8 Distinction level playing on the flute

Anna Cloete

RE-AWARD

For playing at Grade 8 Distinction level on both the flute and piccolo

Nina Breitenbach

For achieving a Grade 8 Distinction level on the Piano and for playing the clarinet at a Grade 6 level

Katherine Vineall

For singing at a Grade 8 Distinction level

Georgia Wrightson

RE-AWARD

for playing at Grade 8

Distinction level on Piano

and Grade 6 level on the Saxophone

Kate Wilkin

RE-AWARD

For receiving a distinction for her Grade 8 ABRSM piano exam and now playing at an ATCL level (this is equivalent to playing at the standard expected for the first year undergraduate Music degree). For attending lectures and participating in masterclasses at the Stellenbosch International Piano Symposium. For receiving three diplomas for piano pieces at Kaapse Afrikaanse Eisteddfod. For winning the first ever St Cyprian’s Piano Concerto Competition. For being a finalist and winning first prize for the Junior Piano Division at the Johann Vos Music Competition and for being a finalist and winning Best Pianist prize at the Pieter Kooij Music Competition. She has been selected to participate in the Atterbury Piano Competition and will be playing in the National Youth Music Competition

Madison le Roux

ROUND SQUARE AWARDS

HALF COLOURS

Nehal Conrad

Jorga Worthington

Ayize Nondo

Gina Marshall

Olivia Simpson

Catherine Wilkin

Anna Makatees

Jordan Cooke

Anna Mackenzie

Amara Patel

Maisy Weston

Simmone Bergman

Caitlin Williams

Katya Jaime

FULL COLOURS

Maya Young

Mihlali Sokoko

Liselihle Majodina

Keira Nunez

Lauren Cooper

Erin Davies

Emma Maw

Gemma Dorington

Shana Basson

Cassidy Burton (Re-award)

Emma Beth Peters (Re-award)

Katherine Vineall (Re-award)

HONOURS

Kiera Matthysen (Re-award)

Emma Prestage

2022 STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Head Girl: Manisha Desai

Deputy Head Girl: Emma-Beth Peters

HEADS OF PORTFOLIOS

Academics: Janneke van der Walt

The Arts: Hanna van der Westhuizen

Boarders: Neo Osarumwense

Chapel: Shana Basson

Equity and Belonging:

Kamohelo Ndamase

Round Square: Kiera Matthysen

Sport: Janet Walters

Student Life: Sarah Neumann

ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO TEAM

Janneke van der Walt (Head)

Georgia Lazarus (Head of Pulse/ Current Affairs)

Emma-Beth Peters (Head of Blue Ink)

Gia Antoni (Head of Careers)

Katya Jaimie (Head of Debating & MUN)

Isla Robertson, Kate Wilkin, Eva Schreuder, Phoebe Heath, Dan Bi Kim

THE ARTS PORTFOLIO TEAM

Hanna van der Westhuizen (Head & Head of String Ensemble)

Kate Wilkin (Head of Music & Technical Team)

Emelia Brinkmann (Head of Visual Art)

Anna MacKenzie (Head of Design)

Gabriela Stevenson (Head of Drama)

Caitlin Williams (Head of Ballet)

Emma Hesseling (Head of Rock Band)

Emma-Beth Peters (Head of Jazz Band & Wind Ensemble)

Amara Patel - Grade 11 in 2022 (Head of Marimba Band)

Katya Jamie (Head of Guitar Ensemble)

Visual Art Portfolio Team

Caitlin Simpson, Maya Figl

Design Portfolio Team

Daniella Abrahams, Dan Bi Kim

Drama Portfolio Team

Amelia de Waal, Georgia Wrightson, Georgia Lazarus

BOARDERS – KATHERINE HOUSE

EXECUTIVE

Neo Osarumwense (Head)

Shana Basson (Deputy)

Charlotte Rothwell, Eva Schreuder, Caitlin Simpson

CHAPEL

Shana Basson (Head)

Katherine Vineall (Deputy)

EQUITY AND BELONGING

Kamohelo Ndamase (Head)

Annisa Phiri (Head of iGugu Lethu Society)

Josie Benson (Head of Soapbox)

Anke King, Gia Antoni, Catriona Veldtman, Georgia Wrightson, Arwa Kutbi

ROUND SQUARE PORTFOLIO TEAM

Kiera Matthysen (Head)

Caitlin Williams (Head of Sustainable Development)

Cassidy Burton (Head of Community Partnerships)

Sustainable Development Team

Emma Foster, Natalie van Nimwegen Community Team

Victoria Seale, Katherine Vineall, Simonne Bergman, Hannah Perold, Georgia Lazarus

HEADS OF SPORT

Janet Walters (Head, Head of Athletics & Waterpolo)

Caitlin Simpson (Basketball & Netball)

Janneke van der Walt (Cross-Country)

Lara-Erin Lowe (Field Hockey)

Erin Kennedy (Indoor Hockey)

Maisy Weston (Soccer)

Victoria Seale (Swimming)

Ashley McLagan (Tennis)

STUDENT LIFE PORTFOLIO TEAM

Sarah Neumann (Head)

Josie Benson & Annisa Phiri (Heads of Mentorship)

Catriona Veldtman (Head of Public Relations)

Phoebe Heath (Head of Photography)

Jenna Marinus & Michaela Naudé

(Heads of School Spirit)

Mentorship Portfolio Team

Kira Gossow, Mia Leslie, Natalie van Nimwegen, Christina Thirion, Angelica Schincariol, Charlotte Rothwell

Public Relations Portfolio Team

Amelia de Waal, Isabella Dix-Peek, Nicola Krige

Photography Portfolio Team

Simonne Bergman, Christina Thirion

Spirit Portfolio Team

Gabriela Stevenson, Lara-Erin Lowe, Matilda Cooper

HEADS AND DEPUTY HEADS OF HOUSES

Anderson

Matilda Cooper (Head)

Maisy Weston (Deputy)

Sasha-Leigh Damon, Isabella DixPeek, Georgia Lazarus, Katherine Vineall, Shana Basson, Caitlin Simpson, Nicola Krige

Darke

Kira Gossow (Head)

Tia Cartoulis (Deputy)

Arwa Kutbi, Ashley McLagan, Hannah Perold, Lujain Solomon, Christina Thirion, Sarah Neumann, Michaela Naudé

Verinder

Cassidy Burton (Head)

Erin Kennedy (Deputy)

Lara-Erin Lowe, Manisha Desai, Emma Foster, Kiera Matthysen, Mia Leslie, Teegan Maistry-Foster, Gabriela Stevenson, Josie Benson, Victoria Seale, Angelica Schincariol, Meeca McClelland

2022 GRADE 12 AWARDS

ACADEMIC AWARDS

AWARDS FOR ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS AND OLYMPIADS

For placing in the top 50 out of 8000 students across the country in the annual National English Olympiad

Emma-Beth Peters GOLD

For placing in the top 10 out of 8000 students across the country in the annual National English Olympiad

Gia Antoni

Katya Jamie PLATINUM

SUBJECT PRIZES

Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest mark in a subject for the final Term 3 result, provided that this student has written both sets of examinations.

Economics

Gia Antoni

Further Studies English

Katherine Vineall

History

Katya Jamie

English

Emma-Beth Peters

Consumer Studies

Abigail Oxley Oxland

Culinary Skills

Shana Basson

Charlotte Rothwell

Information Technology

Taine Archbold

German

Maya Figl

Life Orientation

Jenna Marinus

Mandarin

Dan Bi Kim

Mathematical Literacy

Christina Thirion

Drama Arts Practical

Kira Gossow

Dramatic Arts Theory, Dramatic Arts

(overall top student)

Georgia Lazarus

Business Studies, Geography

Natalie van Nimwegen

Art Practical, Art Theory, Art (overall top student)

Hanna van der Westhuizen

Design practical

Manisha Desai

Design Practical, Design Theory, Design

(overall top student)

Kiera Matthysen

Afrikaans, Mathematics, Further Studies Mathematics, French, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

Janneke van der Walt

PROGRESS AWARD

Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest increase in her aggregate score between Term 2 and Term 3 of 2021.

Arwa Kutbi

ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS

Awarded to all students in Grade 12 who have achieved an aggregate score of 75% or above in both Term 2 and Term 3 of the same academic year. The aggregate score is calculated by averaging the marks for the four compulsory subjects and the top three choice subjects.

Josie Benson

Emilia Brinkmann

Matilda Cooper

Amelia de Waal

Isabella Dix-Peek

Eva Epstein

Kira Gossow

Anke King

Jenna Marinus

Abigail Oxley Oxland

Victoria Seale

Gabriela Stevenson

Christina Thirion

ACADEMIC FULL COLOURS

Awarded to all students in Grade 12 who have achieved an aggregate score of 80% or above in both Term 2 and Term 3 of the same academic year. The aggregate score is calculated by averaging the marks for the four compulsory subjects and the top three choice subjects.

Gia Antoni

Taine Archbold

Shana Basson

Cassidy Burton

Manisha Desai

Maya Figl

Emma Foster

Phoebe Heath

Katya Jamie

Dan Bi Kim

Georgia Lazarus

Anna MacKenzie

Kiera Matthysen

Ashley McLagan

Michaela Naudé

Emma-Beth Peters

Eva Schreuder

Paula van der Merwe

Janneke van der Walt

Hanna van der Westhuizen

Natalie van Nimwegen

Catriona Veldtman

Katherine Vineall

Janet Walters

Maisy Weston

Kate Wilkin

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

(2nd in Grade)

Gia Antoni

DUX AWARD

The Dux Award is given to the student who has achieved the highest aggregate score in the grade.

Janneke van der Walt

LONG ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES

Kiera Matthysen 10 Years

Kamohelo Ndamase 11 Years

Mia Leslie

Isla Walker 12 Years

Christina Thirion

Paula van der Merwe 13 Years

Gia Antoni

Taine Archbold

Emilia Brinkmann

Tia Cartoulis

Amelia de Waal

Isabella Dix-Peek

Erin Kennedy

Lara Lowe

Meeca McClelland

Sarah Newton

Hannah Perold

Isla Robertson

Angelica Schincariol

Victoria Seale

Caitlin Simpson

Gabriela Stevenson

Katherine Vineall 15 Years

Katya Jamie

Sarah Neumann 16 Years

SPIRIT AWARDS IN

ACADEMICS, SPORT AND THE ARTS

SPIRIT OF ENDEAVOUR AWARD

The Spirit of Endeavour Award is given to the student in Grade 12 who is considered by the academic staff to have consistently demonstrated an exemplary work ethic across all subjects during 2021. This year the deserved recipient is:

Taine Archbold

SPIRIT OF SPORT AWARD

The criteria for this award are that the recipient, in her time as a St Cyprian’s School sportswoman: always showed respect for all match officials and players, including her teammates and opponents; consistently portrayed good sportsmanship qualities both on and off the field, playing fairly and in a positive manner and acting as a good ambassador of our school; was a team player and showed encouragement to her fellow players; and demonstrated a great attitude towards the sport, the competition and its supporters, regardless of whether she was the most skillful player on the field or not. This year’s Head of Sport, Mia Nunez, has through her example inspired many St Cyprian’s sportswomen older and younger than herself and is a worthy recipient of the Spirt of Sport award.

Kiera Matthysen

CULTURAL AWARDS

SPIRIT OF THE ARTS AWARD

The Spirit of The Arts award is given to the student who is considered by the Music, Art, Design, Ballet and Drama staff to have embodied the creativity, values, and excellence that embody The Arts at our school. Recipients of this award have achieved excellence and have encouraged cross-pollination

across two or more Art forms while supporting, motivating, and inspiring their peers.

The recipient of the Spirit of the Arts award this year is a real team player. She has received Honours for Music and Dance and been highly involved in Drama. In Music, this outstanding pianist and clarinettist has been involved in many ensembles including choir, wind band and orchestra. At the Night of the Stars, this student choreographed and taught the choir their movements and at Interhouse Singing she conducted her house to victory. In Ballet, she has always danced with sensitivity, innate musicality and artistry. She has been a vital part of Ballet productions, able to step into someone else’s place whenever necessary. Her love for theatre has translated into performances in St Cyprian’s House Plays, Theatre Thursdays and in Stage Management for Chicago in 2019 and the House Plays in 2021.

Katherine Vineall

SPIRIT AWARDS ASSOCIATED WITH ROUND SQUARE

SPIRIT OF INTERNATIONALISM

AWARD

The recipient of this award has, over several years, actively cultivated a global mindset and worked hard to develop global competencies in pursuit of personal growth. As Head of Round Square she has been exceptional in bringing together and working with her portfolio members to implement initiatives and whilst also being prepared to be involved as a participant in the activities run by her teams. She willingly and courageously took on new challenges and was not afraid to push herself out of her comfort zone. She has created opportunities for involvement and pioneered new programmes on a local and international scale.

Through her unwavering commitment and passion she has

left a legacy for future students. For her leadership and unselfish contributions, Kiera Matthysen

SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY AWARD

Mahatma Gandhi once said “The Spirit of Democracy cannot be superimposed from the outside. It must come from within.” These words ring out true when thinking about Shana Basson, the worthy recipient of this award. Shana has throughout her High School years exhibited exemplary integrity while living by example, ensuring her interactions with those around her manifest her democratic beliefs and deep values. Through her independent thinking, insight, humility and sharing of her own lived experiences, she has stood out as a role model to her fellow students. Her passionate commitment to upholding the ideals of tolerance, equality and inclusiveness shine through in both her actions and words. As such she is a worthy recipient of the Spirit of Democracy Award.• Shana Basson

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE AWARD

The Spirit of Adventure Award is presented to the recipients who fulfilled the criteria of the gold medal President’s Award. This is an internationally recognised award, with Gold being the highest level. It requires the students to complete 72 hours of service over a 12 month period, a minimum of a 12-month commitment to developing a new skill and participating in a sporting activity, a five-day residential project in a community of their choice, as well as a four-day, 70 km adventurous journey. This year three matric students have worked very hard to complete the rigorous requirements of this award over their High School years - a remarkable achievement. Kiera Matthysen Matilda Cooper Katherine Vineall

SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP AWARD

A spirit of leadership is found in those whose convictions are rooted in personal responsibility, kindness and justice. The leadership style of this year’s recipient is built on the foundations of a desire to be of service to others and to nurture, guide, develop and help those around her to succeed in their endeavours. Emma-Beth Peters is the true epitome of servant leadership, placing the best interests of her school and fellow students above her own. She has, in her positions as Head of Blue Ink, Head of the Jazz and Wind ensembles and Deputy Head Girl, lead with wisdom and grace and worked with integrity and a generosity of spirit that wholeheartedly epitomises the values of St Cyprian’s School. Emma-Beth’s extraordinary leadership ability coupled with her exemplary conduct make her a worthy recipient of the Spirit of Leadership Award.

Emma-Beth Peters

SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD

Throughout her High School years, this student has continually participated in a variety of Community Partnership activities. She embodied the spirit of servant leadership and brought commitment, compassion, humility, and quiet determination to the role that she played by performing her duties with care, diligence, and consistency. She led the popular In-House Community Club each week with passion, positivity, and creativity, reliably giving of her best and encouraging the other members to do so too. For her commitment to the service of others Kate Vineall is a worthy recipient of the Spirit of Service award.

Katherine Vineall

SPIRIT OF ENVIRONMENTALISM

This award goes to a student who has actively developed environmentalism at St Cyprian’s School. She has been a

Club, and through her proactive leadership, she designed relevant weekly programs and lead the “Zero Waste Project”, implementing a new recycling system at St Cyprian’s School. Alongside the Eco-club, Caitlin successfully pushed for a plastic ban at the “Sips in the Woods” and “Courtyard Café”. For her passion and dedication to sustainability Caitlin Williams is a worthy recipient of the Spirit of Environmentalism Award.

Caitlin Williams

AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF ‘SERVICE AND LOYALTY TO THE SCHOOL’ SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL CHAPEL AWARD

Quiet assertion and unbridled support are the two characteristics which underpin the strength of the recipient of this year’s award. She has set an enduring example in her commitment to her role and has led from the front, always involved in preparation of services and meetings. She has encouraged others and been firm when needed, while showing deep respect and always giving positive affirmation. The knowledge that when tasks were placed in her hands they would be carried out efficiently and with great care made, planning easy. Her own faith and sensitivity to all has shone through in her servant leadership style.

Shana Basson

SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AWARD

The recipient of this award is highly organised, dependable and always willing to go the extra mile. She has been a loyal supporter of St Cyprian’s School throughout her school career and contributed in every sphere of the school, whether it be on the sports field, at inter-house events, in service or putting her hand up to be part of the Phoenix Choir. She is as comfortable

stepping up and taking the lead as she is working on a team under the guidance of others. She has served not only the school or event, but her team and fellow students as well – readily extending her time, patience, care, assistance, and expertise.

Kiera Matthysen’s loyalty to the school and selfless approach to service make her a worthy recipient of the award for service to the school community.

Kiera Matthysen

SPECIAL AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF CHARACTER

THE SUE REDELINGHUYS FLOATING TROPHY

This award honours the Grade 12 student who authentically showcases the qualities of an aspirational “girl in blue”. She is fiercely proud of and loyal to our school, a true and dedicated servant leader, humble and gracious in her interactions with all and a guardian and role model of the school’s values. In short, she can be described as that girl whose heart pumps blue.

Kira Gossow

PRINCIPAL’S HONOUR

AWARD

The Principal’s Honour Award is awarded in recognition of students who have fulfilled their leadership responsibilities with the utmost dedication and nurtured positive relationships with all members of the school community. This year there are three worthy recipients:

As Head Girl, Manisha has demonstrated positive leadership skills, a sense of humour and commitment to her leadership team, peers, and the school as a whole. She has assumed the leadership responsibility given to her with maturity and understanding, remaining aware of her influence as a role model. As is evident, Manisha took her leadership responsibilities seriously, and thus added enormous value to the school. She has worked with integrity

and a generosity of spirit and embodies the values of St Cyprian’s School.

Manisha Desai

Hanna van der Westhuizen has stood out in many areas of school life. Whether it be on the sports field playing for the First Netball Team, in the classroom as an engaged and committed student, or in the art and design department where her creativity was highlighted, she has always given of her best and represented her school with pride. However, it is in the sphere of leadership where Hanna has really shone. In her roles as Head of the Arts and Head of Choir this year, Hanna has led from the front. She organised and participated in many musical events during the year, the highlight being Night of the Stars. Her compassion and care for those around her and the respect which she shows to all she comes into contact with, reflect her character and kind and inclusive nature.

Hanna van der Westhuizen

Janet Walters dedication on the sports field, track and in the pool led her to be appointed the Head of Sport as well as Head of Athletics and Water Polo in her Grade 12 year. Her dedication to both her peers and school, resilience and tenacity is evident in everything that she does. Janet is to be commended for her service to school, whether it be in positions of leadership or as a team player she is courteous to those around her, always quick to step up, and holds herself and those around her to a high standard.

Janet Walters

ARUM LILY AWARD

The Arum Lily Award is presented by the staff to a student who has displayed courage and tenacity in the face of adversity. This award is not awarded annually as it is only presented if there is a very worthy recipient. Courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try

again’. This year, in recognition of her strength and the grace and resilience with which she has faced the challenges that have been placed on her path.

Teegan Maistry-Foster

ST CYPRIAN’S UNION HONOUR PRIZE

The Honour Prize was first awarded in 1916, and its recipient is voted for by the Grade 12 students and staff. The criteria for this award have remained constant: devotion to her duties in all spheres of school life, loyalty to the school, and always putting school before self. The Union, would like to acknowledge the role that Emma-Beth Peters, this year’s Deputy Head Girl, has played in the upholding of the values of St Cyprian’s School.

Emma-Beth Peters

ST CYPRIAN’S ROSE

BOWL FOR EMBODYING THE VALUES OF RESPECT, INTEGRITY, COMPASSION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

This award goes to the student whom the staff recognise as embodying the values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Accountability throughout her High School career. She is humble, respectful, and caring and approaches everything she does with a strong sense of responsibility. To quote Maya Angelou, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”. Emma-Beth Peters sees those around her and makes them feel seen, she seeks to build others up and has liaised with staff and students with grace and diplomacy. She has lived the values of St Cyprian’s school and as such is a worthy recipient of the St Cyprian’s Rose Bowl. Emma-Beth Peters

2022 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Principal

Ms S Frayne BA, HDE

School Visitor

The Most Reverend

Dr Thabo Cecil Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town

School Council

Dr H Nelson Chairperson

Ms S Frayne Principal

Mr P Finlayson Vice-Chairperson

Mr B Levick Finco Chairperson

Mr D Brown Propco Chairperson

Mr J Neill Parents’ Association Chairperson

Mrs T Modise-Harvey Transformation and Diversity Chairperson

Ms C Mfenyana St Cyprian’s Union Chairperson

Rev J Abrahams Archbishop’s Representative

Mrs F Biccard

Mrs N Kahn

Ms N Moodie

Mr M Mahlatse

Mr V Nogantshi

Head of Preparatory School

Mrs C te Water Naude BA, HDE

Head of Pre-Preparatory School

Mrs S Nair BA Psych (Hons), BEd Incl Ed (Hons), HDE

Chaplain

Rev A Weiss BA, HDE

Deputy Heads of High School

Mrs B James BSc, HDE (Academics, Mathematics)

Mr M Lourens BA (Hons), HDE (Student Life, Afrikaans)

Mrs G Wylde BSocSci, PGCE (Equity & Belonging)

Deputy Heads of Preparatory School

Mrs A Jordaan BEd (Hons) (Academics)

Mrs K Patel BSocSci (English, Religion and Politics), PGCE, BEd (Hons) (Student Affairs, Equity and Belonging)

TEACHING STAFF

Ms C Acheson BSc, PGCE (Life Sciences)

Mr M Ackermann BJourn (Hons), PGCE (Grade 6)

Ms C Adams (Academic Intern)

Ms L Adams (Academic Intern)

Ms A Alidi (Academic Intern)

Ms A Barnard BA, HDE (HOD High School: Afrikaans)

Mrs K Bold BA (Hons), PGCE (English)

Mrs M Botes BA, PGCE (Afrikaans)

Mrs L Bramwell DE, HDE (Grade 00)

Mrs A Buley MEd Psych (Preparatory School Psychologist)

Mrs K Butterworth BEd (Grade 1)

Mrs S Chamisa BEd, PGDM (EMS, Technology)

Ms S Coetzee HDE (Grade 3)

Mrs C Conway MEd Psych (School Psychologist)

Ms C Cornelius BPrimEd (Informatics)

Ms A Corns BA, PGCE (Grade 5)

Ms K Dallimore BSc, HDE (HOD High School: Life Sciences)

Ms B Davids (Sport Assistant)

Mr M de Villiers BComm (Hons), PGCE (HOD High School: Commerce)

Mr S Dowra BSc (Molecular Biology & Biotechnology) (Laboratory Assistant)

Mrs E du Toit BEd (Hons), HDE, DSE (Mathematics)

Ms R Edries BEd (Hons), MEd (HOD Preparatory School: Learning Support)

Mrs C Esposito BEd, BA, MA (French)

Ms R Fish BA (Hons), PGCE (HOD High School: History)

Mrs T Flynn BA (Hons), PGCE (Preparatory School Art)

Mr G Frayne BA, HDE (School Counselling) (History)

Mrs A Geanotes BA (Hons) (Drama)

Ms J Geeling BEd (Hons) (Grade R)

Mrs A Gelderblom BMus, HDE (Music)

Mrs J Glover HDE (Geography, LO)

Mrs L Gomes BScEd (Mathematics)

Mrs T Gozzett BA, HDE (English)

Mr J Grundlingh BA, PGCE (Geography)

Ms S Hampshire (Library Assistant)

Mrs T Harley BMus (Music)

Ms L Harwin HDE (Grade 3)

Mrs C Hector BA, PGCE, BEd (Hons)

(Drama, History)

Ms J Herbst BEd (Grade 000)

Mrs V Hyland BA, HDE (Grade 5)

Ms C Hyman MEd Psych (School Psychologist)

Ms M Isaacs (Academic Intern)

Mr R Johnson BMus, PGCE (Director of the Arts & Music)

Mrs D Johnston BPrimEd (Grade 000)

Ms A le Roux B Mus (Education) (Music)

Ms H Linda BA Sport Science, PGCE (Preparatory School Phys Ed)

Mr E Louw BA Ed (Afrikaans)

Mrs T Mackenzie BSocSci, PGCE (Grade 4)

Ms M Manjiya-Mboma MA, PGCE (isiXhosa)

Mrs R Manthé BEd (Hons) (Grade 1)

Ms N Manzothana (Academic Intern)

Ms Z Masondo BEd (Grade 00)

Mr S Masters BA Fine Art, PGCE (Design)

Mrs N Mhambi SPDip, ACE (isiXhosa)

Ms T Miller (Academic Intern)

Ms D Mokhoati BSc Botany & Microbiology, PGCE (Grade 7)

Mrs V Mouton BSc, BEd, HDE (HOD High School: Mathematics)

Ms K Nelsen BA Drama (Dramatic Arts, Arts & Culture)

Mrs L Niegaardt MA (Sport Recreation and Exercise Science) (HOD Prep School: Sport)

Ms E Odendal BSc (Hons), MSc (Med), HDE (Director of Sport)

Ms A O’Hagan BA Psych, HDE, Higher Certificate in Counseling (Grade 3)

Mr C Olivier BSc.Ed (HONS), HCE (Mathematical Modelling of Derivatives) (Mathematics)

Mr R Oosthuizen BMus (Music)

Ms J Osborn BA Geographical & Environmental Studies, PGCE (Grade 5)

Ms C Paine BEd (Grade 2)

Mrs M Peacock BEd (Grade R)

Ms C Peterson (Academic Intern)

Ms V Pheiffer BComm, HDE, PGDM (Consumer Studies, LO)

Mrs M Phillips BA, HDE (HOD High School: English)

Mr F Pretorius BA, PGCE (Afrikaans)

Ms Yamkela Puling (Academic Intern)

Mr A Renaut (Cambridge Specialist)

Ms R Renaut (Cambridge Specialist)

Mrs N Robertson BA, PGCE (Design)

Ms M Salie BEd (Grade 7)

Ms R Salie BEd (Grade 1)

Mr J Salmon BA, PGCE (English, History)

Ms L Schomer BSc BEd (Hons) (Physical Sciences)

Ms A Sewpershad (Academic Intern)

Mr S Singh BComm, PGCE (Economics/ Business Studies)

Ms N Simka-Nonkontwana (Academic Intern)

Ms S Stander BA, PGCE (Visual Art)

Mrs L Starker BMus, HDE (Music)

Ms S Stevens HDE, DSE, RE (Library)

Mr A Swanepoel BA, PGCE (Grade 7)

Dr C Taylor PhD (Analytical Chemistry) (Physical Sciences)

Ms Y Tinus BPsych (Hons) (School Counsellor)

Mrs S Thomas BEd (Hons) (HOD Preparatory School: Afrikaans)

Mr S Thwala (Academic Intern)

Mr A Travis BEd (Hons) (Robotics & Coding)

Ms K Trollip BEd (Grade 6)

Mrs S Udal HDE (Grade 2)

Ms C van Graan BMus, MMus (Music)

Ms K van Graan (Academic Intern)

Mrs J van Loggerenberg MSc, PGCE (HOD High School: Physical Sciences)

Ms S Viljoen BA, HDE (HOD High School: Sport)

Ms A Wallace (Academic Intern)

Ms R Warnes BA, PGCE (Grade 2)

Mrs L Winfield BA DipEd (Mathematics)

Ms N Wright BA, PGCE (Grade 4)

Ms N Xeketwana BA, PGCE, PGDip (HOD Preparatory School: isiXhosa)

Ms B Zigcobo-Matiwane National Diploma in Educare (Library)

School-in-the-Woods Support Staff

Ms D Nogcazi (Aftercare)

Katherine House Staff

Ms S Greeff (Boarding House Manager)

Ms R Salamon (Head Matron)

Ms F Frolick (Matron)

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Management

Mr R Botes (Kitchen & Catering Manager)

Mrs Y Brummer (Director of Advancement)

Ms M de Klerk (Facilities Manager)

Mr J May (Operations Manager)

Mrs S Mitchell (IT Manager)

Mrs Y Desai (Financial Manager)

Mrs C Weinert (Admissions Manager)

Finance

Mrs R Kruger (Fees/Debtors Clerk)

Ms R Rykliff (Creditors Clerk)

Mrs S Stephens (Accountant)

Information Technology

Mrs A Buys (Database & Cemis Administrator)

Mrs B Richards (Support Administrator)

Mr F Winnaar (Network Administrator)

Mr J Pope (Technical & Digital Support)

Advancement Office

Ms K Bilski (Internal Marketing Manager)

Ms C Igo (Digital Marketer and Content Creator)

Ms Vuyolwethu Mahlangeni (Advancement Administrator)

Ms Rasheda Samuels (Advancement Officer)

Secretarial/Administration

Mrs S Bonthuys (Executive Assistant)

Mrs E Esau (High School Secretary/ Receptionist)

Mrs F Jappie (Preparatory School Secretary)

Ms N Mshumpela (Assistant to the Deputy Heads)

Mrs A Mohamed (Pre-Preparatory School Secretary)

Mrs P Paulse (Stationery/Printing)

Ms N Steenveld (Music Administrator)

School Shop

Ms N Mshumpela

Ms M Paulse

FACILITIES STAFF

Caretaker

Mr E Dixon Maintenance

Mr S Barclay

Mr P Cloete

Mr S Gwazela

Mr T Hadebe

Mr V Kutu

Mr E Mgqwaki

Mr S Phillips

Mr C Phiri

Mr K Simka

Mr D Solomons

Mr M Uithaler

Mr J Wilsoni

Cleaning

Ms S Bonani

Mrs V Dwarhu

Ms K Ludick

Ms V Malote

Ms J Mckay

Ms N Mdzanga

Ms N Mfundisi

Ms P Ngalman

Ms P Poswa

Ms C Roberts

Ms B Tshabeni

Mrs E Uithaler

Ms Y Zanazo

Ms B Zungu

Laundry

Mrs M Absolom

Catering

Ms L Desha

Mr Z Esbach

Ms R Juel

Ms K Kutumela

Mr D Lekeba

Ms Z Nqwemeshe

Ms C Papier

Mrs M Plaatjies

Mr K Thantsi

Mr J van Wyk

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