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