WYNBERG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL 2013
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*will strive to prepare its learners to participate responsibly in society and to encourage learners to respect, promote and uphold the values of democracy; * will strive to create a happy, caring, orderly and disciplined environment in which learners will be encouraged to develop to their full potential; * will strive to promote a love of learning; * will encourage learners to be selfdisciplined and self-motivated; * will encourage learners to treat others with courtesy and consideration and to respect their heritage and the natural environment; * aims at developing a well-rounded person who has the life skills to cope in a changing world; * will encourage learners and parents to participate responsibly in the effective running and decisionmaking of the school; * will base its values and standards on those identified in the Code of Conduct.
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Celebrate 2013 with us.
2013 has been another wonderful year at Wynberg Girls’ High School. But… how does one differentiate between one year and another – we have had so many wonderful years at Wynberg!
SHIRLEY HARDING
@the_principal
I believe we differentiate the years by looking at the people who have led the journey through any year. Various groups of people provided that backbone for our school during 2013. This allowed us not only to celebrate fantastic successes, but also to manage challenges appropriately and turn each into a chance to learn, which in turn became a success to celebrate. 2013 was the Year of the Zebra and learners were challenged to be unique and to use their special talents. Just as each zebra’s stripes are unique, so each Wynberg girl is unique and special. So many learners supported this theme and they are to be commended for what they achieved during the year.
The girls were led by a committed and enthusiastic School Council. Nothing was too much to ask and WGHS was always top of their priority list. They worked as a team and showed a deep pride in their school. They encouraged support at functions and initiated new events which allowed other learners to show their “zebra stripes”. Every Wynberg girl who stepped up to the plate to show her zebra stripes in one of the four Pillars – Academic, Culture, Service, Sport – has enriched herself. Educators amaze me every year and 2013 was no different. They worked long hours, were inspirational in their teaching, embraced staff development opportunities and volunteered to lead teams in various areas of the school. First year teachers who joined the school were also a wonderful addition to the positive spirit with which education was embraced. Our Admin and Support Staff also ensured that Wynberg was efficiently managed and a pleasing place to work. The School Governing Body are not a team that shouts its own praises but 2013 showed that they, too, had different zebra stripes, as each member effectively managed a portfolio which ensured good governance of our school. People make the difference each year and our deep and grateful thanks go to each person who was connected to Wynberg Girls’ High School during 2013. Each person, in her/his own unique way, made Wynberg a wonderful place to be, made Wynberg enjoy an extraordinarily successful academic year, marketed our school through their achievements in so many areas, and placed Wynberg Girls' High School at the forefront of educating girls to become proud, courageous and successful members of society. Your contribution to Wynberg during 2013 is now part of our collective history and part of the special Wynberg we feel in our soul.
GOVERNING BODY
@the_parents
ANDREW DEAN GOVERNING BODY CHAIRMAN
WGHS is fortunate to have a body of parents who really enjoy being involved at school, in many different activities. We particularly thank those who serve on the Governing Body - we appreciate the role they play in the efficient running of the school. We also thank all the parents who regularly turn up to support their daughters’ extra-mural activities. We see (and hear) you on the sports’ fields, we hear your applause in the hall as you enjoy the drama or music, and we feel you behind the scenes when we see your daughters doing so well at our school. If Wynberg is judged to be a successful school - and we think it is - that success is due, in no small measure, to the enthusiastic, caring involvement of its parents.
Parents: Chairman: Mr A Dean Vice-chairman: Dr C Thompson Treasurer: Mr P Wannenburgh Mrs L Guthrie Mr S Hurry Mrs C Thomson Mr M Winter Non-teaching staff: Secretary: Mrs H Mills Teachers: Principal: Mrs S Harding Mrs P McEwen Mr D Burrell Learners: Ms A Arend Ms T Welz
MOMS WHO CARE We thank the special group of mothers who meet each week to pray about everything brought to their attention: happy events and sad, celebrations and bereavements.
DADS & DAUGHTERS CHALLENGE This crazy, fun-filled, potentially very embarrassing, hands-on, bonding event between Wynberg fathers and their daughters has become an annual, much anticipated and enjoyed event.
@the_students
“My name is Lauren Gildenhuys and I am the proud Head of School of Wynberg Girls’ High School”.
@student_leaders
[Taken from Lauren’s Open Day speech.]
It is tempting, on such an occasion, to turn to all the achievements our school has attained, to take advantage of the marketing opportunity and list all the wonderful facilities available to our students. It is tempting to speak about Wynberg Girls High School’s image in the community, and our prowess on the sport’s field. Although these are the things which make many a Wynberg girl proud to call this school her alma mater, they are not what I will be talking about today. When in conversation with Mrs Harding recently, I was trying to find words to describe the particular sense of life and vitality that permeates the walls of Wynberg. Mrs Harding mentioned that it was as if our school had a soul, some kind of shared feeling that connects all of us as learners and teachers, both past and present, and I agree with her. To me, it is as if these beautiful walls live and breathe with us, as if their quiet strength is something we all feel. It is that same force which binds all of us Wynberg girls on certain occasions, be it interschools hockey, swimming galas, or when we achieve in a particular arena and the entire school can be seen together, cheering with a thundering, fierce pride. Although in the business of our school days it is sometimes possible to feel isolated from one another, there are always moments such as these, when we seem to act as one body, and feel a unity so strong one could almost touch it - this reminds us of what it is to be a Wynberg girl.
At this school, we pride ourselves on our differences and our diversity, another thing which makes it so special. At WGHS , I have been able to access rich cultures and traditions I would never otherwise have been exposed to. I have learnt to respect others even if I do not agree with them. I feel I can say I know something about these different people, that in some way I have been linked to their customs, and my eyes have been opened to the common humanity in all of us. The soul of Wynberg is not only reflected in the unity of our students, the beauty of our mountains and surroundings and the fine architecture of our buildings, it is also something which is entrenched in the rich history of the school. It is as if each young woman who has travelled the Wynberg journey has added to the soul of the school in some way, like adding her own special ingredient into a cauldron of magic, and the soul of the school has left something of itself in her heart in return. There is a vigour about our Wynberg which echoes in every Wynberg girl’s heart in every moment that she refuses to give up, in every moment that she taps into the courage of our emblem, the lion. A real Wynberg girl learns not run at the first sign of trouble. A real Wynberg girl learns to put others before herself, to take responsibility for her actions, to stand firm when challenged by others. High school years are not just a time for learning from books, but a time to learn about yourself, about others, about your individual potential, about the amazing things you can accomplish if you just try. I truly believe that if you take the opportunities offered at Wynberg, and you walk your days here with an open, respectful and appreciative mind, you too will walk away with it having touched your heart the way it has mine and so many others. Then you, too, will stand tall and say that you are a proud Wynberg girl, just as I am.
Ferial Fortune, Head of the RCL.
Being a part of the Representative Council of Learners of 2013 has been an experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. When I first entered the gates of Wynberg in Grade 8 I did not think that I would ever have the honour of filling this position. It truly has been an honour. This year was not my first year on the RCL, but I have enjoyed each year equally, and learnt so much about myself and others through being a member of the RCL. The RCL forms an important part of Wynberg and it gives girls in all grades a chance to be a leader and to be involved in decision-making. Everyone has an opportunity to suggest and discuss their ideas, thoughts and issues. The 2013 RCL was our own small family, within the larger Wynberg family. Suggestions and ideas came through each week and it was always touching to witness how enthusiastic and determined the group was each week, discussing and getting excited about suggestions. From the start, we focused on Wynberg spirit on our notice board: we were all ‘lions’ forming what we called our ‘Wynberg Pride.’ Looking back over the past year and seeing how the RCL has succeeded in spreading the Wynberg Pride, brings great joy to my heart. It showed that teamwork really does bring greater results. Over the years, while serving as an RCL member, people have come to me with all kinds of problems. Each time I was humbled when hearing all these different stories from different people, from all grades, from people from all walks of life. I can truly say that my time at Wynberg and my experiences here are my sculptors and are the key factors behind the person I have changed into over the past five years. I am saddened to be leaving but am happy knowing that there are great leaders ready to continue the cycle and to continue to uphold the great Wynberg name. To my fellow RCL members, we’ve come to the end of a successful cycle - here’s to your hard work, your time given up, and your laughs and smiles along the way. To the rest of the school, an RCL cannot function without all of you and your contributions. Thank you Wynberg: to Mr Burrell who held everything together and guided us through this year, to Ayesha Arend and Kristen van Beek, my fellow grade 12 representatives, to my teachers and fellow Wynberg sisters, it has been an honour!
IL N C U O C L O O H SC
@student_leaders
Front: Catherine-Jane Paulse, Kristen van Beek, Aqeelah Idas, Carly Katzef Next: Ferial Fortune, Kelly Phiri, Chelsea Lassen, Lauren Gildenhuys, Ayesha Arend, Eden Lyons, Claudia Harrison Back: Laeeqa Allie, Kate Bell, Carryn Peregrino, Anna Jacobs, Kelley-Beth Oliphant, Sara Mesham WATERLOO HOUSE Natalie van der Merwe & Anita Myeki Head & Deputy of the Hostel REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF LEARNERS
Front: Nabeelah Valley, Ayesha Arend, Ferial Fortune (Chair), Mr Dave Burrell, Kristen van Beek, Tegan Welz, Tamsyn Gaynor Back: Christin Sands, Rebecca Bredekamp, Chloe Johnson, Chelsea Manoek, Katie Shaw, Christine Abrahamse, Sasha Africa, Lara Pollecutt, Gabriella Schiava
ACADEMIC PILLAR
Back: Anna Jacobs, Kayla Hendricks, Martine Leukes, Carla Phillips, Jessica Hawkridge Front: Grace Steele, Kate Bell, Lauren Mitchell, Lindsay Powell, Ruqaya Gabier
Kate Bell & Pat Mc Ewen
SPORTS PILLAR
pillar leaders
SERVICE PILLAR
Laeeqa Allie & Jenny Paverd Chelsea Lassen & Janice Hudson-Windsor
Back: Jessica Hawkridge, Amy Clayton, Kerri Young, Chelsea Lassen, Zahra Dollie, Anna Jacobs, Natalie Zeelie Front: Jamie Benjamin, Carly Katzef, Ashleigh Samuels
CULTURAL PILLAR
Back: Tatum Fortune, Carla Phillips, Anna Jacobs, Kim Cornelius, Saskia Schroder, Sheridan Duncan-Smith, Lisa Abrahams Middle: Anita Myeki, Raeesa Brey, Sakhe Mbuyisa, Gabriella Espin, Tess Petersen, Genevieve Moss, Lauren Gildenhuys Front: Andrea Alexander, Amira Ramklass, Stacey Walker, Kelley-Beth Oliphant, Lauren Mitchell
Back:Lisa Abrahams, Lauren Gildenhuys, Laeeqa Allie, Ayesha Arend, Dominique Rosslee, Carmel Absalon Front: Andrea Alexander, Sarah Curry, Amalia de Abreu, Lindsay Powell
Kelley-Beth Oliphant & Pat Orpen
Apsley Matric Leaders
Cavanagh Matric Leaders
Lizelle Ervens, Alexandra Kausch, Aqeelah Idas [Head], Demi Hermanus, Carly Roberts
Ingrid de Waal Apsley
Lorin Fagin, Kerri Young, Carly Katzef [Head], Sharna Alexander, Taahirah Abrahams
@house_leaders
Mario Fernandez Cavanagh
Constantia Matric Leaders
Copenhagen Matric Leaders
Zahra Dollie, Zoe Woodman, Eden Lyons [Head], Samantha de Jager, Andra Hoole
Lauren Turner, Donne Daniels, Carryn Peregrino [Head], Chante Beck, Gabrielle Jacobs Melissa McCarthy Constantia
Antoinette Coetzee Copenhagen
Alison Smith Kirsten
HEADS OF HOUSES
Aqeelah Idas, Carly Katzef, Eden Lyons, Carryn Peregrino, Sarah Mesham, Kelly Phiri, Catherine-Jane Paulse, Claudia Harrison Miki Lawrence Silverlea
Kirsten Matric Leaders Kim Cornelius, Emma Blencowe, Sarah Mesham [Head], Stephanie Edge, Kristen van Beek
Silverlea Matric Leaders Natalie van der Merwe, Monique Ewen, CatherineJane Paulse [Head], Jasmine Claase, Ayesha Arend
Waterloo Matric Leaders
Wellesley Matric Leaders
Lindsay Powell, Alaisha Naidu, Kelly Phiri [Head], Juanita Nunes, Tiffany Hager
Jana Nefdt, Ruqaya Gabier, Claudia Harrison [Head], Zinzi Simayile, Amber Williams
Dale Hartmann Waterloo
Jill Freed Wellesley
@matric_committees
CLOTHING COMMITTEE
40 DAYS COMMITTEE
Back: Gabrielle Baxter, Tiyaarah Cloete Front: Khanya Mentoor, A’lia Mohedeen, Tayla Lewis Absent: Saskia Schroder [Head], Jenna Linley
Back: Taghseen Hendricks, Brogan Spinas, Jessica Bothma, Kristen Priem Front: Simone Martheze, Robynne Samuels [Head], Nikki Demetroudes
MUSIC ENSEMBLE LEADERS
FASHION SHOW COMMITTEE
Back: Justine Terry, Catherine Nussey Front: Clare Wilkinson, Layla Kimmie [Head], Tess Petersen Absent: Sara Reed
From left: Kim Cornelius:Saxophone, Tatum Fortune: String & Baroque, Anna Jacobs:Vocal Ensemble, Sakhe Mbuyisa: Choir, Amira Ramklass:Marimbas, Stacey Walker: Orchestra & Jazz Band, Lorin Fagin: Choir deputy, Andrea Arendse: Flute.
SLEEPOVER COMMITTEE
DANCE COMMITTEE
MATRIC MEMORIES COMMITTEE
Back: Yumna Khan, Nicole Winter, Jamie Jacobs Front: Zoe Phillips, Genevieve Moss [Head], Liezel Hendricks Absent: Kayla Abrahams
Back: Kelly Abrahams, Jenna Schreuder Front: Carla Phillips [Head], Jessica Hawkridge
Back: Michelle Lee, Anezwa Sibhukwana, Taslimah Sarguro Front: Ulasini Pillay, Lauren Mitchell [Head], Nurunisa Peck
GRADE 8
LEARNING THE WYNBERG WAY
Samantha de Mink Head of Grade 8
The beginning of 2013 saw the arrival of an enthusiastic group of Grade 8s, all of them proud to wear their new Wynberg school uniform, despite being small fish in a big sea again. The annual weldom party, hosted by members of the school council and matric leaders, set the tone for the year - a tone of house spirit and belonging that has prevailed throughout 2013. Further spirit-building was established by a group of Grade 11s who made it their leadership project to instil as much house and school pride into the Grade 8s as possible. Its success can be charted through the various mentions it received in the Grade 8 Life Orientation autobiography projects later in the year. Although transition and change is difficult for anyone, the Grade 8s have risen to the challenge and seized the many opportunities that Wynberg has to offer. Hong Ju Nam even achieved the coveted Cultural Pillar Award in term 2. “I've made new friends� has also been a common sentiment shared and, in general, the Grade 8s have enjoyed the novelty of walking to classes, the Americanised concept of 'owning' a locker, and feeling comfortable talking to students from all grades. Academically the Grade 8s have caused a stir: Isobel Evans and Jennifer Ely have shone at General Knowledge competitions, beating many of the senior girls. In addition, for the first time in many years, Wynberg had four Grade 8s place within the top three prize-winners in the annual SACEE Language Competition. Katherine Nicholls and Zara Wichman placed second overall and Jessica Stephens and Jennifer Ely placed third overall. The number of Merit and Achiever badges awarded to Grade 8s based on their overall academic achievement has also been impressive this year. It is our hope at Wynberg that the Grade 8s of 2013 continue to thrive and grow. They have had an incredible start to their high school career, worn their school colours proudly, and held the school's motto of 'Honour before Honours' very high. Well done, girls! Sam de Mink
GRADE 9
Charlene Palmer Head of Grade 9
Lisa Stephens: “This year has taught me a lot about myself, some good and some not so good. I grew a huge amount because of camp, and my friends and I have become extremely close.” Christine Abrahamse: “Don't leave work for the last minute!” Kenda Jacobs: “This year I have learnt that you reap what you sow. If you don't work hard, you can't expect great results. Success doesn't fall into your lap.” Jamie Southgate: “One lesson I will always remember is that team work is important. You're only as strong as your weakest team member: one of the lessons I learnt on Grade 9 camp. Never give up was another one. You only fail when you fail to try again.” Kelsey Jones-Phillipson: “There's no 'I' in team. Camp taught me that if you think things through properly and work together, you will achieve more.” Casey Valentine: “Don't just expect brilliance. Prepare for it.” Savanna Steyn: “Life is a lot like stepping stones - one big jump after another.” Kauthar Alexander: “The impossible is possible.” Courtney Benjamin: “Although you know someone's name, you might never know their story.” Constance Chiwaula: “No one else defines you. You define yourself.” Taryn Davids & Zoe Fataar: “Always pay attention in class, because after that – YOYO (You're on your own!)”
THE POWER OF THE GROUP Grade 9 can be a challenging year for students. Not yet a senior member of the school but no longer a junior, Grade 9s grow more and more independent, yet still need to be recognised by the group. The Grade 9 Camp deals, very successfully with many of these issues. By the end of the year, girls are ready and prepared to be counted among the seniors and future school leaders. A few Grade 9s were asked to comment on the past year: what lessons they had learnt, either about themselves or about the ever increasing demands of high school. This is what they had to say: Gabi Makohliso: “Don't procrastinate!” Nina Howell: “Join clubs and societies, get involved! I've only just learnt how easy it is to join them!”
GRADE 10
LEARNING ABOUT LIFE Grade 10 is an exciting and sometimes scary prospect for students. No longer in the junior grades with many different subjects, Grade 10s now have to take responsibility for the choices that they make. This forces them to engage with the prospect of their future in terms of a possible career choice, as well as determining and building on the young adults that they are to become. Often Grade 10s feel overwhelmed by these very important decisions, so this year we tried to ease the process somewhat. A variety of workshops were offered to the Grade 10s to help them grow and to facilitate the transformation from boisterous teenager to lively young lady. These included Study Techniques, Healthy Living, and Leadership.
Liezel Opperman Head of Grade 10
Many Grade 10s also stepped outside their comfort zone this year and did some exciting things. Some headed overseas on student exchange: two girls to Australia and two to the United States. Others surprised us with their talents on the stage, in the school production of ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’. There were also many who worked really hard and earned their Wynberg Pass!
I am fiercely proud of them all for pushing past their boundaries and extending themselves. They have involved themselves in every aspect of school life and have become a force to be reckoned with. I look forward, with interest, to their Matric year in 2015. Liezel Opperman
GRADE 11
IT’S ALL ABOUT LEADERSHIP!
Jasper Saayman Head of Grade 11 The Grade 11s year kicked off with their 3 day camp at Rocklands in February. To get them in the mood there was a vibrant drumming session run by Julie Blundell from the Rhythm Workshop, followed by the bus ride to Rocklands. Girls carried their own luggage (a month’s worth of clothing?), and were responsible for keeping their cabins clean and locking doors to keep out the baboons. The camp is designed to stretch ones mind and challenge comfort zones. Each day was filled with activities based on leadership and ‘discovering’ oneself. New friendships were formed and the Grade 11s became a tight knit group of friends. The camp was followed by two seminars on Leadership and Self discovery, run by Lead4Life under team leader, Kevin Wallace. Group discussions were closely observed by Lead4Life members who, by asking relevant questions, helped to broaden the girls’ understanding of leadership and the practical implications thereof. After each activity, the groups received a thorough report back from a Lead4Life member. Each seminar ended with report backs: from Lead4Life and from each group. The seminars left the girls with some valuable life and leadership lessons. During the first half of the year, those Grade 11s who had indicated that they would like to avail themselves of leadership opportunities provided by the school, were divided into groups and given a task to complete in approximately 8 weeks. This task had to be documented along the way and, although a liaison teacher was assigned to each group, the task had to be executed entirely by students. The aim was to provide each potential leader with real-life problems which could possibly be encountered. Afterwards, each group gave a presentation to teachers, documenting their trials and successes. We certainly hope they learnt valuable lessons from this exercise. All of these activities culminated in the leadership applications for 2014. Learners had to fill in proper application forms for specific leadership positions. Together with the applications, each learner completed a manifesto, which was then presented to the entire school: an exciting, sometimes stressful process!
One of the leadership groups plants trees at St Raphaels’ Primary school. By the end of the year, although not all of the Grade 11s are leaders, they remain a tight knit group of friends, ready to take on their final year at Wynberg. Jasper Saayman
GRADE 12
THE WORLD BECKONS Grade 12, the pinnacle of one’s school years, and, at Wynberg, a year packed with events: the sleepover, the DANCE, 40 days, June and September exams, Founders’ Day, Valedictory, Prize-giving, the FINAL EXAMS, . . . . . . . . . and everything in between!
THE SLEEPOVER: It took place on the 24 (&25) January and was thoroughly enjoyed by all of Carol Shapiro-Dodds our 2013 Matrics. Part of the Head of Grade 12 excitement behind the sleepover is that the Grade 12s are not only allowed to walk on the ‘Sacred Grass’ – the beautiful, forbidden lawn in the Wellington quad - but pitch their tents and sleep on it! The challenge of the tents was followed by a swim, a braai, movie night and dancing! Even the rain could not put a damper on the spirit of the evening. We bonded into the early hours of the morning, through laughs, personal stories and our collective tiredness. MATRIC DANCE: 121 - that is the estimated number of hours spent by a young lady in preparation for her matric dance. It’s probably a lot more than that! From the sowing of the seed when we were little girls, hearing whispers and fairy tales of a mysterious event known as a ‘Matric Dance’, to arriving at Wynberg in Grade 8 and witnessing the Matrics of 2009 hyping up for their dance, the hours spent thinking about this night have slowly accumulated. From countless shopping expeditions, to that Cinderella-like search for the shoe with the perfect fit. From organising hair and makeup appointments, to dealing with the ever-so-stressful issue of finding a date who is not only handsome and polite but knows his way around the dance floor. Finally, we flooded from the school gates, babbling with shared excitement, and here we are, a few hours later, radiant young women. And it is not the make-up or the glamorous hairstyles, or the divine dresses that are wholly responsible for the stunning young women, my friends, I see before me. It is the happiness which radiates from you, it is the confidence which hangs around you heavier than any expensive perfume, it is the utter femininity and gracefulness which you have embraced which has made you this way. It is finally here, Matrics. Our night has arrived.
40 DAYS (37 actually): On19 August, there were only 37 school days left before study leave in preparation for the final exams. The Matrics celebrated by dressing up, sharing pizzas, playing music and dancing on the Sacred grass! VALEDICTORY: Possibly the biggest event in any learner's school career, is ironically the ending of it. The Valedictory ceremony is the culmination of twelve years of schooling, a recognition of development and success, and a final farewell to what for many has become more than a school, a home. Wynberg's valedictory ceremony was all this and more. It started, as usual, with the Matrics in costumes, parading the grounds and relishing the child-like joy which comes from dressing up. At the informal assembly, the Matric Memories Committee screened their moving film which captured five years of highlights and memories. The second video was a cleverly designed thank-you video and a good luck video from teachers. Lauren Gildenhuys' words - that leaving the school was like leaving a 900-strong family - rang true with many. PRIZE-GIVING: At last, the Matrics led into the hall to join their parents and families already seated in there. Mr Burrell introduced our guest speaker, Capt. Jane Trembath, who delivered an entertaining speech. She challenged us to stand apart from the crowd and be in charge of our own destinies. During the prestigious matric prizegiving which honours certificates, subject prizes and special awards were handed out. Lauren Gildenhuys' speech captured what it meant to be a part of the Class of 2013 and the spirit of Wynberg. After this the leaders handed over their badges to Mrs Harding, symbolising their handing over the mantle of leadership to the Class of 2014. Then Mrs Harding reflected on what had been unique about the Class of 2013, what they had achieved and her hopes for their futures. Matrics then made their way to the Sacred Grass and, surrounded by the staff, looked on as Lauren released a bunch of gold balloons into the sky, symbolising the Matrics setting off into the greater world.
MATRICS 2013
@waterloo_house
OUR HOUSE OF GOLD
Stephanie Faris Superintendent
Natalie van der Merwe Head of Hostel
Together, as a Hostel with the support of Parents and the School, we walked the path of colour –the colour “Gold”. We know that we represent the preciousness of gold; we know that we are able to be moulded into the most beautiful of jewellery reflecting the strengths and the values of our Hostel Community. Sometimes the Gold became slightly tarnished, but we worked as a team and were able to restore the brightness. Colour is reflected in the choosing of paint colours for the Duty room, the Common Room and the Matric Lounge. Colour is reflected in the materials chosen for the blinds installed in all the first floor rooms , the Duty Room, the Matric Lounge and the Common Room.
Gold is the colour of the sound of the girls as they share their lives with each other and the staff. Gold is the colour of the support, the friendship and the sisterhood experienced in the Hostel. Most of all, Gold is the colour of our dreams for our Home from Home. It is reflected in our plans, in our fun times and in our striving to be the best people living in the best Hostel ever. Stephanie Faris
HOSTEL STAFF
Back: Flo Cull (Matron), Stephanie Faris (Superintendent), Pumza Bara (Matron) Front: Kitchen Staff: Marilyn Levine, Andrea Pienaar, Francine Jacobs, Sarah Fluks, Tabitha Horn Absent: Galitia Cupido
Back: T Stoltz, O Lusaseni, R Moodley, N Basson, N Omoding, N Gustavo, M Meki, S Dingeni, Z Nanze, H Fuller, D Steenkamp Next: J Kronhert, S Phiri, K Otukile, P Mzalisi, D van der Veen, J Mesham, T Graham, S Kasongo, B Mengulwa, Z Ndlanzi, N Xhakwe, B Tunce, U Mzobotshi Next: K Parker, P Silliphant, J Giles, S Ndiki, L Wang, T Phohlela, A Mayatula, J Carey, Z de Souza, D Pema, L Mde, B Dinga, J Kleintjies Next: A Weng, P Maruping, G Arosi, S Mzamo, A Phillips, Z Kapa, L Sidzumo, K Bowers, F Bottoman, T Rhoode, L Rani, F Mdoda, Z Masizana, J Bothma Front row: S Mesham, N Mgquba, Ms P Bara, N van der Merwe, Ms S Faris, Mrs S Harding, A Myeki, Ms F Cull, S Mcinziba, E Blencowe
@waterloo_house
FAREWELL, MRS DEAN!
At the end of the first term, Waterloo House was very sad to say goodbye to Mrs Marge Dean who retired after 20 years at the hostel. Mrs Dean reigned as Queen of the Night at her surprise party.
PUMZA BARA GRADUATES!
Congratulations to Ms Pumza Bara, who graduated from Durban University of Technology with a National Diploma in Catering Management. FAREWELL, CATO
The hostel was sad to say good-bye to Cato de Vos. She was a wonderful Gap student who brought a lot of energy and laughter into the hostel.
The Waterloo House dancing girls!
As a special treat, the hostel girls joined the International Ice cream for Breakfast Day!
Then, it was time to say good-bye to our Matrics. This year, the House Moms hosted a formal tea party. The delicious eats, eye-catching decor and beautiful girls all added up to a wonderful afternoon. There was lots of laughter, eyes looking to the future and hearts ready to move to the next adventure.
Waterloo House certainly DOES have talent: we danced, sang, recited poems and modelled with energy and vigour!
The very next evening, the Grade 11s hosted an ‘Oscars’ formal farewell dinner for the Matrics who were each allowed to invite a teacher to share this momentous occasion. The Grade 11s gratefully handed over the tuckshop key to the Grade 10s and the Matrics 2013 handed over their badges to the 2014 Matric leaders.
@top_achievers
@golden_lion_awards
The Golden Lion Award is the highest award at Wynberg Girls' High School. It is awarded to: * someone who has excelled in one or more of the four pillars, * who has an above-average academic record, * whose attitude towards school and whose character best display the qualities defined in our motto “Honour before Honours”, * and who is a credit to her school and community.
Lauren Gildenhuys studied University of Cambridge AS Levels in History and English Language and Literature, attaining 91% for English and 93% for History, a double A in these international examinations. Even better, she was placed FIRST in South Africa in both of these subjects. There are very few true top all-rounders at school, successful in every pillar. Anna Jacobs has achieved the pinnacle in the four pillars of the school and has been awarded school colours in each pillar: Academics, Culture, Service and Sport. Lauren Gildenhuys and Anna Jacobs: each of them the epitome of a Wynberg girl and worthy recipients of the Golden Lion.
Anna Jacobs & Lauren Gildenhuys
Ingrid Jonker’s daughter, Simone Venter, with Mrs Shirley Harding & the WGHS Afrikaans Department. Front: Mrs S Harding, Simone Venter, Mrs I de Waal, Mrs J Nel Back: Mrs A Coetzee, Ms O Petersen, Ms L van Schalkwyk, Ms L Opperman, Mrs V Muller, Mrs T O’Reilly, Ms C Palmer
In a moving ceremony, Simone Venter (daughter of Ingrid Jonker, a WGHS past pupil) was asked to receive the Golden Lion Award posthumously on behalf of her mother. The award was given in recognition of the significant contribution Ingrid Jonker made to South African Literature and her strong voice against the inequalities of the South African society in which she lived.
@pillar_award_winners
1ST TERM WINNERS Anna Jacobs - Sport Rachel Suttle - Culture Storm Homan - Service Lauren Gildenhuys Academics
WOGU PILLAR TROPHY WINNERS
2ND TERM WINNERS Back: Yeukai Chamba - Sport, Kate Bell - Academics Front: Hong Ju Nam - Culture, Laeeqa Allie - Service
3RD TERM WINNERS Back: Georgia Mingo - Sport, Natalie Winter - Service, Front: Roxanne Douglas - Service, Georgia Bailey Culture, Lauren Mitchell - Academics
Laeeqa Allie - Service, Anna Jacobs - Sport & Culture, Emma Bryce - Wynberg past pupil & guest speaker at the Achievers’ Dinner, & Kate Bell - Academics.
4TH TERM WINNERS Back: Anjalie Kooverjee - Academics, Carla Stokes - Culture Front: Lisa Abrahams - Service, Saarah Smith - Sport
SPORT ATHLETICS
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ACADEMIC GRADE 12 FULL COLOURS Laeeqa Allie Kate Bell Ra’eesah Bray Samantha de Kock Lorin Fagan Ruqaya Gabier Lauren Gildenhuys Jessica Hawkridge Kayla Hendricks Anna Jacobs Carly Katzef Martine Leukes Lauren Mitchell Carla Phillips Lindsay Powell Grace Steel HALF COLOURS Emma Blencowe Amalia de Abreu Claudia Harrison Demi Hermanus Jamie Jacobs Michelle Lee Jenna Linley Genevieve Moss Nicole Winter GRADE 11 FULL COLOURS Imaan Dolley Lauren Goliath Azrah Ismail Siddeeqah Marlie Elsa Nel Taryn Petersen Thaakiyah Ryklief Rachel Suttle HALF COLOURS Cayleigh Brown Kylen Brown Trishabye Essoo Cindi Janari Anjali Kooverjee Caitlin MacGregor Davita Ramjee Cailin Rice Tyler Warrin Natashia Young
CULTURAL
SERVICE
MUSIC FULL COLOURS Tatum Fortune Anna Jacobs Stacey Walker HALF COLOURS Erin Wilsnagh
FULL COLOURS Lisa Abrahams Laeeqa Allie Lindsay Powell
DEBATING HALF COLOURS Lisa Abrahams Thaakiyah Ryklief Natashia Young JUNIOR CERTIFICATE Thandeka Chakanyuka Zolisa Kapa Khanyisile Matabata DRAMA FULL COLOURS Georgia Bailey Schael Igwe Leandre Kleynhans Rhiannon Murray Rachel Suttle Lauren Gildenhuys Carly Katzef
HALF COLOURS Sade Carpenter Sarah Curry Stephanie Edge Lauren Gildenhuys Anna Jacobs Amira Ramklass Jana Nefdt Misqah Parker Nurunisa Peck Robin Richardson Dominique Rosslee Thaakiyah Ryklief SERVICE CERTIFICATE Carmel Absolon Ayesha Arend Nicole Barnett Amalia de Abreu Alexandra Kausch Michelle Lee Lauren Mitchell Carryn Perregrino Tess Petersen Kristen Priem
FULL COLOURS Anna Jacobs HALF COLOURS Lauren Jonathan CROSS COUNTRY HALF COLOURS Lauren Jonathan HOCKEY FULL COLOURS Zahra Dollie Zoe Woodman HALF COLOURS Nicole Alexander Valeshka Harkhu Lauren Jonathan Chelsea Lassen Berzilee Pipes Erin Prince ACHIEVER CERTIFICATE Tasneem Rawoot JUNIOR CERTIFICATE Hannah Hellenberg Ammaarah Hendricks Chelsea Manoek Lutho Sidzumo Sasha Sivertsen Jamie Southgate Chelsea van der Berg INDOOR HOCKEY FULL COLOURS Zoe Woodman Sharna Alexander Chelsea Lassen Zahra Dollie NETBALL FULL COLOURS Yeukai Chamba JUNIOR CERTIFICATE Vuya Puzi SQUASH HALF COLOURS Zeleah De Souza ACHIEVER CERTIFICATE Amy Peacock JUNIOR CERTIFICATE Ashlynn Southern Isobel Evans Demi Steenkamp Kaylee Marshall WATERPOLO FULL COLOURS Natalie Zeelie Chelsea Lassen HALF COLOURS Olivia Adams Mischka Malgas JUNIOR CERTIFICATE Christine Abrahamse
MATRIC RESULTS Many congratulations to the Grade 12s of 2013, who achieved outstanding results in the 2013 National Senior Certificate Examinations:
A very proud Shirley Harding with Lauren Gildenhuys (left) and Kate Bell (right). Lauren came 2nd in the Western Cape while Kate achieved 10 distinctions and came 4th in the Western Cape.
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182 Candidates sat the full examinations and achieved a 100% pass rate for the 23rd consecutive year. 174 (95.6%) achieved a Bachelors Pass. 381 subject distinctions (80%+) 38 learners achieved 4 or more subject distinctions. 9 of the 18 subjects offered obtained an average above 70%, and 4 above 80%!
INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT RESULTS IN THE WESTERN CAPE Lauren Gildenhuys: 3rd in Physical Sciences 4th in Life Sciences 5th in English 8th in History 8th in Life Orientation 7th in Maths Paper 3 Kate Bell: 3rd in Mathematics 8th in English
WGHS TOP STUDENTS with 7, 8 & 9 DISTINCTIONS Lauren Gildenhuys (8), Kate Bell (10), Lauren Mitchell (9), Lindsay Powell (7), Jessica Hawkridge (9), Carla Phillips(8), Anna Jacobs (8), Laeeqa Allie (8), Ruqaya Gabier(7) Inset: Lorin Fagan (7), Kayla Hendricks (7) WCED AWARD CEREMONY Congratulations to Lauren Gildenhuys who came 2nd in the Western Cape and Kate Bell who was 4th. The awards are allocated according to the marks obtained in the best six subjects that fulfil the requirements of a National Senior Certificate (two official Languages, and 4 other subjects excluding Life Orientation and Maths paper 3. Each candidate receives a certificate and an award of R8000. The top three will also receive a tablet computer. In addition to this, Wynberg was ranked 12th in the Western Cape and received an award of R15 000 for the MORE TOP ACHIEVERS purchase of teaching and learning support material. Rankings are based on the following criteria: Consistency Six Distinctions: in the number of Grade 12 candidates over a period of 3 Kayla Abrahams, Emma years; An overall pass rate of at least 95%; The percentage Blencowe, Ra’eesah Bray, who achieve a Bachelor’s pass; The percentage who pass Samantha de Kock, Mathematics (not Maths Literacy). Demi Hermanus, Carly Katzef,
Lauren & Kate with WC Premier, Helen Zille.
Jenna Linley, Nicole Winter. Five Distinctions: Rachel Hurry, Jamie Jacobs, Michelle Lee, Simone Martheze, Catherine Nussey, Catherine-Jane Paulse, Robynne Samuels, Saskia Schroder, Grace Steel.
IsiXhosa: Gcotyelwa Mdoda – 1st, Unathi Mzobotshi – 6th, Nwabisa Mgquba – 9th Visual Arts: Rachel Hurry – 4th, Jessica Hawkridge – 7th, Nicole Winter – 9th Maths Paper 3: Kayla Hendricks – 5th, Jessica Hawkridge – 7th, Lauren Mitchell – 9th Dance Studies: Samantha de Kock – 9th
TOP OF GRADE 12
CAMBRIDGE AS LEVELS: AS Levels are international examinations run by Cambridge University and written by students all over the world.
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3rd Lauren Mitchell, 2nd Lauren Gildenhuys, 1st Kate Bell TOP OF GRADE 11
TOP ACHIEVERS Front: Trishabye Essoo, Elsa Nel, Schael Igwe, Rhiannon Murray Back: Anjali Kooverjee, Rachel Suttle, Georgia Bailey, Thaakiyah Ryklief 1st Azrah Ismail, 2nd Anjali Kooverjee 3rd Thaakiyah Ryklief
TOP OF GRADE 10
1st Nicole Wentzel , 2nd Ashleigh Thompson, 3rd Natalie Winter
HISTORY Rhiannon Murray Thaakiyah Ryklief Cindi Janari
ENGLISH 80% 74% 73%
WGHS has been offering A Levels to students since 1999 and currently offers AS Levels in English Language and Literature and History to Grade 11s who must meet the requirements of both WCED and Cambridge University.
Trishabye Essoo Thaakiyah Ryklief Anjali Kooverjee Georgia Bailey 82% Elsa Nel Rachel Suttle Schael Igwe Cindi Janari Tyler Warrin Tegan Welz Jacey Romon-Maneveld
90% 89% 88% 87% 81% 80% 78% 77% 72% 70%
TOP OF GRADE 9
ROYAL SOCIETY OF SA: SCIENCE ESSAY COMPETITION
1st Dana Arries, 2nd Razaana Manuel, 3rd Meg Anderton TOP OF GRADE 8
1st Jessica Stephens, 2nd Parina Naidoo, 3rd Katherine Nicholls
Anna Jacobs won 1st prize of R2000 from the Claude Leon Foundation, for her essay: “The doping debate: Can science stamp out doping in SA sport?”. Her essay was also judged one of the top two in the entire competition, and as such, will be printed in Transactions of the Royal Society in SA. Jessica Hawkridge won a Merit, R250, in the same category. Grace Steel Clockwise: Anna Jacobs, Jessica Hawkridge, Grace Steel, won 1st prize of R1250 for her Lauren Gildenhuys, essay on the sustainability of the Lindsay Powell, Lauren Mitchell SA coastline; Lauren Mitchell was second in this section. Lindsay Powell won 2nd prize for her essay: “A World with Bees”. Lauren Gildenhuys won a Merit in this category.
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SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS Kate Bell Rose Davidowitz Prize: Afrikaans 1st Add. Language Wynberg Prize: Afrikaans Creative Writing Blumenfeld Prize: Mathematics Stewart-Smythe Prize : History Hawkins Prize: Accounting Abdurahman Cup: Excellence in the Sciences Brey Trophy: Excellence in Mathematics 2001 Matric Cup: Spirit and enthusiasm E B Lyon Prize: “awarded to a broadminded, bilingual South African, noted for erudition & her love for peers� Lindsay Powell Past Pupils' Prize: Exemplary character is the main criterion.
Anita Myeki Victor and Katherine de Villiers Memorial Prize: Perseverance
Gcotyelwa Mdoda Wynberg Prize: isiXhosa 1st Add. Language Mabel Fanana-Mpambo Trophy: Top mark: isiXhosa Literature
Dana Arries Premio Gattopardo: Excellence and Enthusiasm in Italian Roux-Louw Cup: Excellence in the Sciences: Grades 8-9
Jaimie Jacobs Hawkins Prize: Computer Applications Technology John Richardson.com Cup: Best CAT project
Azrah Ismail Daphne Jaaback Trophy: All-round Excellence in Physical Science Lotz Trophy: Excellence in the Sciences Grades 10-11
Lauren Mitchell Pfeiffer-Ruperti Prize: Bursary for further study
Eden Lyons Gladys Lazarus Memorial Prize: Careful speech and courteous ways make her a credit to the school.
Gabrielle Jacobs Gail Astwood Literary Award: Love of the written word
Lauren Gildenhuys Arderne Memorial Prize: English Silberbauer Prize: Life Sciences Shelley Memorial Prize: English Creative Writing Wynberg Prize: Life Orientation Alfred Friedlander Prize: History Wynberg Prize: Afrikaans 1st Add. Language Creative Writing Courtney Clarke Cup: Courtesy and Deportment Annie Rees Bursary: Top Bursary for further study
Anna Jacobs 1987 Auxiliaries Trophy: Enthusiastic participation W.O.B.U. Centenary Trophy: All-Round Achievement Jennifer Ely Borrill Trophy: General Knowledge Junior
Jenna Roll Vos Prize: General Knowledge Senior
Catherine Nussey Blumenfeld Prize: Mathematical Literacy
Stacey Goliath Class of 1952 Honour Plate: A pupil who, by action, word or deed, has upheld the school motto "Honour Before Honours". Bluff Trophy: Top English Language Grade 8 Jessica Bothma Phillip Peche Trophy: Achievement under difficult circumstances
Kirsten Schultz Ellen and Sara Goldstone Cup Achievement under difficult circumstances Grace Steel & Michelle Lee Capt. TTC Purland Prize: Geography
Kerri Young Bisset Prize: Consumer Studies (practical)
Kayla Hendricks Taylor Prize: Consumer Studies
Nicole Wentzel Duffell-Canham Trophy: Top Mark English Language Grade 10
Paige Rossouw Nanda Keerodhur Cup: Aggregate improved by over 15%
ENGLISH ALIVE
OLYMPIADS
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ENGLISH OLYMPIAD Congratulations to Kate Bell and Lauren Gildenhuys who were both awarded Gold certificates in the English Olympiad. Kate was placed 59th in the country - an excellent achievement.
Congratulations to Aqeelah Idas Grade 12, and Kathryn Ross Grade 9, who each had a piece of writing published Kathryn Aqeelah in ‘English Alive 2013’. ESKOM EXPO FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS
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Congratulations to Amira Ramklass and Kristen van Harten, who made a fully working hovercraft; Natalie Winter, whose project title was “Magneto-reception”; and Melissa Guthrie, whose project title was “The effects of earthworms on plant growth.”They all won Bronze medals for their Science Expo entries.
WINNERS OF HOLOCAUST CENTRE LITERARY AWARDS
Front: Tegan Welz, Gabrielle Jacobs, Nicole Wentzel, Laura Martin Back: Courtney-Jayne Dykes, Raadhiyah Jacobs, Michelle Langeveld Absent: Carly Katzef, Layla Kimmie, Kayla Arnold, Michelle Mitchell, Robynne Samuels, Schael Igwe AFRIKAANS OLYMPIAD Kate Bell (87%, joint 4th) and Raeesah Bray (85%, joint 8th), both in Grade 12, were placed in the top 20 in the Western Cape and also in the top 100 in the country.
Ms T Petersen, A Matthews, A Wium, Mrs S Harding, C Dykes, Mr R Freeman & Mr M Fernandez Absent: C van Niekerk
Kate Bell & Ra’eesah Bray
WORLD KNOWLEDGE OLYMPIAD For the first time, WGHS has a learner who has come 3rd NATIONALLY among the Grade 8s and has won Gold. Jennifer Ely MATHS LITERACY OLYMPIAD Congratulations to Nicole Botha in Grade 11 who was awarded a Silver Certificate. Bronze certificates were awarded to : Katso Otukile, Monique Ewen, Samantha de Jager and Chelsea Tuck . Nicole Botha
The Cape Town Holocaust Centre runs an annual Human Rights art and writing competition, the aim of which is to facilitate a greater understanding of the need to protect Human Rights and respond to injustice. This year’s topic was: Responding to Injustice. Wynberg was represented by Annika Wium, Chloe van Niekerk, Courtney Dykes and Azrah Matthews. Annika was placed 1st (she won a Kindle) and Chloe 2nd in the Junior writing category. Ms Tracey Petersen (Education Director) and Mr Richard Freedman (Director of the Cape Town Holocaust Centre) presented the awards.
SACEE LANGUAGE CHALLENGE Grade 8: Katherine Nicholls and Zara Wichman tied 2nd with 96% Jessica Stephens and Jennifer Ely tied 3rd with 95%. Grade 10: Tamar Kendon was 3rd with 95%.
member of the Thoroughly Modern Millie cast, Kelley-Beth threw her heart and soul into this but as Head of Drama, Kelley-Beth could be position and encouraged and supported found at auditions and rehearsals, making every society within the pillar: she attended costumes and helping backstage. She also almost every cultural event during the year supported the cast of Antigone and the many and always held the Wynberg banner high. concerts of our musicians. Never self-seeking, Apart from the various concerts for which she Kelley-Beth always focussed on how she could as student leader was responsible (too many acknowledge and support the cultural wealth of to mention!), she performed the lead role of our school. The school is deeply grateful to her Kate in The Taming of the Shrew at Pieter for her service and leadership of this pillar. Dirk-Uys's Evita se Perron Theatre. As a Kelley-Beth: awarded matric, she was precluded from being a the Suttle Trophy for service to the Cultural Pillar.
SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS Tatum Andra
Kelley-Beth
Andra Hoole De Villiers Shield: Inspirational work in drama
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Lauren Gildenhuys 1967 Std 10 Cup: Public speaking Lindy Anderson Trophy: Outstanding contribution to drama
JUNIOR DEBATERS
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Tatum Fortune Norris Cup: Music Performance
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The Junior Debating team has done very well this year in the Rotary Interschools Debating Competition. They won through to the finals, against Rondebosch Boys’ High. For this final debate, Wynberg had to oppose the motion that “Private schools should be banned.” Unfortunately they lost this one but we are very proud of them for getting to the finals and winning R1000 for the school library.
Carly Katzef Nan Melville Cup: Best Actress Kelley-Beth Oliphant WGHS Xhosa Society Trophy: Promotion of Cultural Harmony Saskia Schroder Trofeo Flautista: Excellence in flute
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Anna Jacobs Judd Memorial Prize: Music
Stacey Back: Khanyisile Matabata, Ms Jackie Kunze, Zandisile Ndlandsi, Zolisa Kapa Front: Thandeke Chakanyuka, Natasha Mauye
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Samantha de Kock Dulcie Howes Prize: Dance Studies McIntosh Trophy: Excellence in Dance
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Carla Phillips Dawe-Emary Prize: Art Wynberg Prize: Art - practical work Natashia Young R Adams Trophy: Most Original & Creative Art Work Grades 9-11
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Rachel Suttle 1961 Matric Trophy: Service and Commitment in Cultural Activities Hong Ju Nam Mozart Cup: Best Junior Music Pupil
Hong Ju
Stacey Walker Sforzando Trophy: Contribution and participation in the Music department.
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A TRIBUTE TO KELLEY-BETH OLIPHANT, HEAD OF CULTURE
Claire Wilkinson Carol Shapiro-Dodds Trophy: Outstanding achievement in Dance Studies
CONGRATULATIONS ! Lauren McDonald (left) has been chosen to play in the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Mikayla Isaacs & Jenna Roll (both right) dance with Cape Junior Ballet. Hlumelo Marepula is a soloist in the Cape Town Youth Choir!
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EISTEDDFOD & EXTERNAL EXAM RESULTS TYGERBERG EISTEDDFOD RESULTS: VOCAL SECTION DUOS Samantha & Emma Martin: 86% & 90% Rachel Suttle & Georgia Bailey: 89% & 93% TRIOS Natalie Winter/Gabby Makohliso/Erin Lamoral 89% & 90% CHOIR Vocal Ensemble: 95% SOLOS Tatum Fortune: 90% & 91% Anna Jacobs: 86% & 86% Natalie Winter: 86%, 92% & 90% Rachel Suttle: 86%, 85% & 89% Georgia Bailey: 86%, 91% & 96% Robyn Burrows: 86%, 86% & 87% Robyn Williams: 86%, 90% & 90% Cara Clayton: 88% & 89% Tygerberg Eisteddfod Prestige Concert Awards: Best Girl (14 Years): Natalie Winter Best Duet (13 Years): Emma & Samantha Martin Best Trio (14 Years): Natalie Winter, Gabby Makohliso & Erin Lamoral Musical Solo: Georgia Bailey, who performed at the concert.
TRINITY COLLEGE RESULTS Tatum Fortune and Anna Jacobs were both awarded Distinctions in their Trinity College of London exams - Tatum for Grade 7 and Anna for Grade 6. Wynberg has had the pleasure of listening to Tatum’s and Anna’s beautiful voices on numerous occasions, as part of the Vocal Ensemble and as solo performers. Another young musician who is making a name for herself, is Hong-Ju Nam who achieved a Distinction for Piano Grade 7. We are delighted with their awards and will follow their careers with interest.
CHOIR & VOCAL ENSEMBLE At the beginning of the year we welcomed Mrs van Bergen as the new Choir Mistress, and under her guidance, committed as she is to excellence, the Choir and Vocal Ensemble extended their range and the quality of their performance - both choirs won Diplomas at the Cape Town Eisteddfod in June. In addition, the Choir won the WC Foster Ladies Choir trophy. The adjudicator specially drew attention to the learners accompanists: Hong Nam Ju & Beth Petersen on the piano and Yeukai Chamba on bass guitar. Congratulations to Mrs van Bergen, Mr Claasen, and all singers!
VOCAL ENSEMBLE Georgia Bailey, Erin Lamoral, Gabby Makohliso, Natalie Winter, and Sam & Emma Martin
Front: Mrs S van Bergen, N Winter, H Marepula, R Burrows, L Bredeveldt, E Martin, S Jansen Back: T Fortune, S Barwise, G Bailey, R Suttle, S de Villiers, E Nel, Y Chamba, Mr C Claasen Insert: A Jacobs
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Front inset: T Petersen, N Martin, D Daniels Front: H Marepula, S Martin, A Dreyer, C Damons, Z Johnson, J White-Phillips, G Makohliso, Mr C Claasen, Mrs S van Bergen, L Bredeveldt, J Southgate, J Dick, I Babb, E Martin, H Adams, H Mohedeen, S Bell, E Lamoral, S Ndiki Next: M Anderton, S Msila, A Kooverjee, T Petersen, D Jacobs, F Bottoman, C White-Phillips, N de Villiers, S Grever, A Ismail, A Siepen, M Mitchell, K Everett, N Hendricks, S Daniels, S Kedama Next: L Bredekamp, A Robertson, R Burrows, R Suttle, A Thompson, C Wray, A Slabbert, S de Villiers, G Bailey, A Wium, T Tuck, C Dykes, A Solomons, N Eddy, Y Chamba Back: I Banda, S Mbuyisa, K Oliphant, L Fagan, N Omoding
MORE EISTEDDFOD & EXTERNAL EXAM RESULTS
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CAPE TOWN EISTEDDFOD VOCAL SECTION SOLOS: Georgia Bailey – Diploma, High Honours & Honours Lesley Bredekamp – Honours Lara Bredeveldt – High Honours Robyn Burrows – 3 Diplomas & High Honours Simone Daniels – 2 Diplomas Emma Martin – High Honours
Samantha Martin – High Honours Siyaka Ndiki – High Honours Allison Robertson – Honours Rachel Suttle – High Honours & Honours Natalie Winter – Diploma & 2 Honours
DUETS: Emma & Samantha Martin – Diploma Robyn Burrows & Simone Daniels – Diploma Georgia Bailey & Rachel Suttle – Diploma TRIOS: Georgia Bailey, Simone Daniels, Robyn Burrows – Diploma
Emma and Samantha Martin won the Aviva Pelham award for the Best Junior Duet. In the Senior section, Simone Daniels, Georgia Bailey & Robyn Burrows won the Aviva Pelham award for the Best Trio.
TRINITY COLLEGE PRACTICAL: Aa'isha Dout Guitar Grade 2 Layla Omar Guitar Grade 4 Ra'eesah Dalvie Guitar Grade 5
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ROYAL SCHOOLS MUSIC Royal Schools Practical: Katherine Nicholls Violin Grade 3 Saskia de Villiers Saxophone Grade 4 Anastasia Solomons Saxophone Grade 4
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Royal Schools Theory: Katherine Nicholls Grade Carryn Joseph Grade Layla Omar Grade Lauren McDonald Grade Hong Ju Nam Grade Carla Stokes Grade Natalie Winter Grade
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SPEECH & DRAMA COLLEGE OF SA EXAMS Wynberg’s Speech and Drama College of SA exam results were truly excellent! For the first time ever, every single candidate was awarded Honours (85% and over). Grade 10s: Stefanie Simon, Sinae Collins and Carla Mathyse (93%); Grade 11s: Leandre Kleynhans (92%), Rhiannon Murray & Schael Igwe; Grade 12: Claudia Harrison.
GUITAR EISTEDDFOD RESULTS Layla Omar: High Honours Ra'eesah Dalvie, Ashleigh Dreyer: Honours Ashleigh Dreyer and Layla Omar: Diploma Ra'eesah Dalvie and Layla Omar: High Honours In addition, Ashleigh Dreyer and Layla Omar (right) won the H Mare Trophy for their duet and performed at the prize-giving concert. T
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Lauren, Elsa & Carla Lauren McDonald, Carla Stokes and Elsa Nel and have formed an ensemble, Triplet, and have been invited (or hired) to perform at various events and gatherings.
Front: S Igwe & Ms P Glover Back: L Kleynhans, R Murray, C Harrison, Ms Edna Peck (examiner), C Mathyse, S Collins & S Simons
ZHENYA DANCES HER WAY TO THE TOP Zhenya Pietersen achieved some outstanding results at the 2013 Ballet Eisteddfod. She was awarded a Diploma in each of these sections: the Demi Set Dance, Classical Own Choice, a Group Dance with the Cape Junior Ballet School, and the Classical Set. In the Finals, Zhenya won the Classical Set Dance and the Classical Own Choice, and was awarded a cash prize for being the most promising Ballet Dancer in the 14 to 16 year old group. Wynberg salutes you, Zhenya, on these extraordinary achievements!
WGHS INTERACT WINS ROTARACT SHIELD
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Lisa Abrahams, incoming Interact President, and Laeeqa Allie, outgoing President, with the Rotaract Shield which Wynberg Girls’ High won for the second year in a row!
SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS
WELL DONE, SHELBY ! Sometimes it just takes a little initiative and Shelby Munz in Grade 10 in Kirsten House certainly has that. Concerned about the children who are dependant on the sandwiches Wynberg delivers to their school, Shelby wrote to the Spar, asking if they would donate bread to support this Wynberg initiative. The result? Every week, since September last year, Spar delivers a couple of crates of bread to the school and Shelby and her friends make sandwiches during their break every Friday. Thank you, Spar and Shelby!
THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Lauren Gildenhuys a Sue Gow Floating Trophy : Service to the School Rotary Good Fellowship Award: “In an unobtrusive manner, serves the school best”
Anna Jacobs Harewood Cup :Service Ferial Fortune Andrea Meyer Trophy : Most valuable contribution to the RCL Lauren Mitchell Picton Prize : Service to the Academic Pillar and Photographic Society
Andra Hoole, Monique Ewen & Justine Terry Being awarded a President’s Medal involves completing four different pillars: skills, service, an adventurous journey, and physical recreation. It aims to empower young people by providing a framework for self-development that will increase their selfesteem and enhance their capacity to achieve, enabling them to become responsible active citizens. Andra Hoole, Monique Ewen & Justine Terry received their silver awards earlier this year; Monique received her Gold Award from the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
Laeeqa Allie Wynberg Old Girls' Union Prize: Service and Fellowship
Lindsay Powell Shena Wells Prize: Service to the Library
Nurunisa Peck Lander Prize: Commitment and Service
Asanda Masoka Louw Cup: Good Fellowship Grade 9
The Gold Medal Award Ceremony Michaela Mycroft (Chaeli Campaign), their Royal Highnesses, the Countess and Earl of Wessex, Monique Ewen, President Jacob Zuma & Zelda Mycroft, CEO of The Chaeli Campaign.
Emilia Gaisie Bryce Trophy: Service and Commitment to School & Community
Top left to bottom right U18A: Zahra Dollie; U18B: Zoe Woodman & Stephanie Lopes-Stuart; U18 South Zone: Chelsea Lassen, Erin Prince & Nicole Alexander; U18 Invitational Team: Berzilee Pipes & Michelle Kotze. U16A: Lauren Jonathan ; U16B: Sasha Sivertsen & Jamie Southgate; U16 South Zone: Chelsea Manoek; U16 Invitational: Valeshka Harkhu & Tasneem Rawoot. U14 South Zone Team: Amina Williams, Ammaarah Hendricks, Chelsea van der Berg, Hannah Hellenberg, Lutho Sidzumo & Saarah Smith
NETBALL Yeukai Chamba made the U16 WP team and the Western Cape team selected from the best in WP, Boland & SW Districts. Vuya Puzi made the WP U15 team. WESTERN PROVINCE WATERPOLO
ATHLETICS
Top left to bottom right: U19B: Chelsea Lassen & Natalie Zeelie; U16B: Mischka Malgas; U15A: Christine Abrahamse; U15B: Erin Slater & Demi Steenkamp; U14B: Melissa Makinson & Caryn Stevens
Lauren Jonathan & Anna Jacobs were awarded WP colours in Athletics. They are holding the medals they received, Lauren for the 1500m & Anna for the long jump. CRICKET Saarah Smith was awarded her WP Cricket Colours.
INDOOR HOCKEY Top left to bottom right: Cara Geere, Stephanie Lopes-Stuart, Erin Prince, Jamie Southgate, Ammaarah Hendricks & Amina Williams were selected for a variety of PSI Indoor Teams to represent WP at Nationals.
WESTERN PROVINCE SQUASH U19: Kaylee Marshall & Amy Peacock; U16: Demi Steenkamp & Zeleah de Souza; U14: Isobel Evans & Ashlynn Southern
CROSS-COUNTRY
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WESTERN PROVINCE HOCKEY
Lauren Jonathan and Kirsten Roodman were awarded WP Schools’ Cross-country colours.
AIR RIFLE SHOOTING Georgia Mingo received two bronze medals in the Western Cape Air rifle finals. She also received her Western Cape colours and was included in the Senior A team in the SA Bisley.
Zoe Woodman Copenhagen Cup : Sportsmanship Anna Jacobs Jill Cubie Cup: Best All-rounder in sport Yeukai Chamba Illse Davids Trophy: Outstanding Sportswoman of the year Dana Arries 1961 Matric Junior Copenhagen Cup: Sportsmanship and Tennis Trophy: Tennis Player of the Year
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Sharna Alexander Ryan Pillay Trophy: Hockey Player of the Year Chelsea Lassen Hester Baartman Trophy: Most outstanding senior hockey player Zahra Dollie Cavalier Indoor Cup: Best Indoor Hockey Player Sasha Sivertsen 1989 Auxiliaries Cup: Best U16 Hockey Player Hannah Hellenberg Best Grade 8 Hockey Player
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Katherine Nicholls in Grade 8 has been awarded her WP Gymnastics colours.
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Carly Katzef Thelland Squash Trophy: Squash Player of the Year Cayleigh Brown Cross-Country Athlete of the Year Kagiso Jantjies Gerald Lea Cup: Enthusiastic Participation in Extra-murals Lauren Jonathan Best U16 Netball Player Lauren Wiemers Best Junior Netball Player
Congratulations to Janisha Parbhoo, who achieved her black belt in Karate.
SOFTBALL Cindy-Lee Williams was selected for the WP Schools Softball team.
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EQUESTRIAN Abigail Kempster (left) & Chelsea Tillett (right) were both chosen to represent Western Province in the SA National Equestrian Schools’ Association Regional Championships.
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SYNCHRONISED SKATING
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MARTIAL ARTS Ammaarah Hendricks has been selected to represent Team South Africa at the Karatedo Goju Kai World Championships in India.
GOLF
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Congratulations to Jade Gray who made the Western Province C team. Sasha
Natalie Zeelie Waterpolo Trophy: Most outstanding player Faith Abrahams Hind Trophy: Most Outstanding Swimmer Erin Slater Hind Trophy: Best U16 Swimmer Emma Williams Hind Trophy: Best U14 Swimmer Tegan Welz Synchronised Swimming
GYMNNASTICS
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TOP SPORTS AWARDS
Kendra Findlay - a member of the SA ISKA Martial Arts team - took part in the ISKA World Champs in the USA. She came 1st in ‘Clash Sparring’ which means that she is World Champion in her weight and belt division.
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Kirsten Phillips (top) and Jenna Howes were awarded WP Colours. They competed at the SA National Figure Skating Championships & Kirsten represented South Africa at the first official Junior World Synchronized Skating Champs in Finland. Jenna also represented South Africa in Scotland.
At the NMA Destiny ISKA Tournament, Yumna Isaacs competed in 3 events and won 2 Gold Medals and 1 Bronze. In the Individual Kata, Yumna won her division, the Trophy and the title of Grand Champion. She will represent SA at the ISKA World Martial Arts championships in Florida, USA in 2014.
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TARA NOTCUTT (2005) Writer, Director & Producer
KAREN JENNINGS (2000) Writer
In 2012, Tara was identified as one of the 200 young South Africans by the Mail and Guardian. This is largely taken from the citation that was written for her by Zeenat Mahomed in that newspaper. Tara Notcutt has theatre in her blood. Born to artistic parents — her dad, a drama teacher and her mum, a dance teacher - she caught the theatre bug when writing and directing the house play for her house, Constantia, while at WGHS. After a BA in Theatre and Performance at UCT, she co-founded The Pink Couch company in 2009, where she is currently the artistic director. “It’s more of a collective than a company and the most rewarding part is being able to tell the stories we want with support and help from everyone in the group,” said Tara, with the energy and enthusiasm you would expect from the winner of the Rosalie van der Gucht Prize for New Directors at the Fleur du Caps in 2010. Tara also writes, directs and produces her own work (...miskien and The Three Little Pigs). She was invited to perform …miskien at the Amsterdam Fringe 2011 and Fringe World in Perth 2012. In 2011, she was also part of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab in New York, where she worked with some of the world’s leading young directors. “I have never felt as proudly South African as I did when I was there. We live in an amazing country of incredible opportunity and I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else in the world.” At the 2013 National Arts Festival, Tara directed six productions, including the popular …miskien and Mafeking Road. She feels theatre has a way of reaching people and telling stories in a way that television and movies can’t. “You are right there sharing an experience with live people, watching a live and meaningful performance,” she says. “No performance will ever be exactly the same so every night is really special.”
Karen Jennings holds Masters' degrees in both English Literature and Creative Writing from UCT. Her debut novel, Finding Soutbek, was published in 2012 by Holland Park Press (UK). In 2010 her short story 'From Dark' won the Commonwealth Short Story Competition for the African region. In 2009 'Mia and the Shark' won the English section of the MML short story competition and is now studied in South African schools. Karen's stories have been published internationally from Greece to Australia. She is currently working on a PhD in Creative Writing at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Karen has been awarded several writing residencies and fellowships which have allowed her the opportunity to travel widely, including India, the Netherlands, Brazil and Uganda. PhD at last! Lauren with proud mom, Dayle, a WGHS teacher. LAUREN WATSON (HARTMANN) 2002 Geneticist
ILLSE DAVIDS (2006) & QUANITA BOBBS (2011) SA Hockey Players
Illse Davids & Quanita Bobbs are seen here with the All African Hockey trophy South Africa won in 2013. They are both regular and valuable members of the South African Women’s Hockey Team. Illse has 96 caps and although only 21 years old, Quanita already has 31 caps.
After matriculating from WGHS in 2002, Lauren obtained her MSc from UCT, receiving a number of prizes and scholarships, fourteen class medals and the Hyman Liberman Scholarship for the highest marks in a BSc. She also presented the Education Award in the 2003 ‘Women of the Year’ Awards ceremony, alongside Dr Mamphela Ramphele. In 2010, while registered as a PhD student at UCT, Lauren was awarded a prestigious Split-site Doctoral Scholarship by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK, enabling her to spend a year studying at the University of Oxford. She graduated with a PhD in Human Genetics in December 2012, and is currently working as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Division of Human Genetics at UCT. Lauren has received several awards for her work and has also presented her research internationally. She also supervises postgraduate students, and social outreach projects. In Lauren’s own words: “Even now, just over decade later, I remain extremely proud of my association with WGHS. The holistic education offered to us as Wynberg women served to cement the belief that being a woman is an asset, not a limitation, and confirmed that with hard work, anything is possible. I hope to continue to value Honour before Honours throughout my life.”
LEANNE JOHANSSON (2002) Mandela Rhodes Scholar
Matric with distinction and an overall aggregate of 94%; a BA degree from UCT with triple distinctions in Psychology, Social Anthropology and English; Honours with distinction at UCT plus the Phyllis Reybourn Award for top student and the EB Tylor Award for the top dissertation; an MSc Degree from Oxford University, UK, with distinction, and the Kirk-Green Award for top performance and top dissertation; and a Doctoral degree from Oxford (DPhil) in Social Anthropology: these are Leanne Johansson’s academic qualifications.
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She has also won numerous awards, amongst them a full scholarship to Oxford University, the Goldman-Sachs Global Leadership Award in 2005, which is awarded to 100 students internationally for superior academic performance and leadership potential; and, in 2007, the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship which is awarded to 20 African students for proven leadership potential and commitment to the values embodied by Nelson Mandela.
DR CHRISTINA SMITH (BLOM) 2003 Astrophysicist
As the world’s responses to the death of Nelson Mandela were pouring in at the end of last year, Leanne posted the following: Tata Madiba, rest in peace. Thank you for your life, your love, your wisdom. I’ll never forget the day I met you and you told me that there is no such thing as too much education because education changes the world. May our generation and those that come after carry your spirit forward and never forget to practice all that you stood for. In 2011, Leanne travelled from Sinai, Egypt to Cape Town, on public transport, visiting transplant units in hospitals mainly in East Africa. The aim of the trip was two-fold: to document the experiences of African transplant recipients, and to raise money to sponsor an Ethiopian team in the World Transplant Games which took place in South Africa in August 2013. In 2012 she was a volunteer teacher at the Isangele Bilingual High School, in the Cameroon, and then worked with Food Basket for Africa. At present, Leanne is working on Leanne and some of her students in Nigeria. the Children of Bakassi initiative which runs projects that promote the protection and educational development of children in Bakassi and offers scholarships and medical care to primary and high school learners, sponsors teachers and teaching assistants and runs community education projects. Leanne oversees the Management team and spearheads their fundraising initiatives. She recently called upon Wynberg to help the war-torn Bakassi community and Wynberg responded by donating large numbers of books which Leanne then shipped off to the village where she hopes to establish a community library and provide textbooks to a community deprived of any reading materials.
10 years ago I was finishing Matric at Wynberg and I announced that I wanted to do research - I wanted someone to pay me to study. Now I've spent four years on a PhD scholarship and am applying for positions with research teams working with telescopes in all sorts of exciting places. I'm living my dream! How did I get here? The very short story is that I was lucky but also brave - lucky that opportunities came up and brave because it took courage to keep doing things that were difficult and to keep convincing people to choose me. I failed my first maths and physics tests at UCT but four rejections later, Swinburne University, in Melbourne, gave me a PhD scholarship and I found out that the data I would be working with was from one of the best telescopes in the world. First I danced and then it was visas, flights, packing and work. There were many highs and lows during my PhD. Eventually I presented my research results at conferences in Italy, Germany and Australia and wrote my thesis. An examiner commented: “I believe that this exemplary study will serve as a guideline and benchmark in this field of astronomy for a number of years and that more data of this quality and completeness will help us to better understand galaxy formation and evolution as a whole”
INTERHOUSE PLAYS
Best Director and Best Play Award: L Kleynhans (Copenhagen), Ms P Glover (Drama teacher), Ms J Green (Adjudicator), R Murray (Kirsten).
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Best Actress: S Collins BREA D-TAG CHAL WELL LENG DONE E , CAV ANAG H!
Best Supporting Actresses: R Manuel & E Nel
Best Costume Award: K Jacobs: Apsley, Julia Green: Adjudicator, M Parker: Cavanagh
FOOD DRIVE
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COIN CHALLENGE
The Coin Challenge ran throughout the year: each house had a box into which they deposited their coins. Each term there was a prize for the house which had accumulated the most coins but at the end of the year, the overall winner was the house which collected the most money. Heads of Houses
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: A Idas - Apsley, C Katzef - Cavanagh, E Lyons - Constantia, C Peregrino - Copenhagen, S Mesham - Kirsten, C Paulse - Silverlea, K Phiri - Waterloo, C Harrison - Wellesley.
apsley As you know, Apsley House was the home of the Duke of Wellington - and that's exactly why we are so special, not because we are named after something so prestigious, but because ‘home’ is the perfect word to describe Apsley. I believe that 2013 was the year Apsley united as one force. We came in the top 3 for the sandwich and bread tags collection most terms and also did well academically, especially in the General Knowledge quizzes. However, our greatest achievement was the amount of Apsley Warrior spirit we had this year. A home can also be the place where you grow up and that's exactly what Apsley has done for me. It was through being a part of Apsley and leading the house that I have grown up, and for that, I thank you. Aqeelah Idas
Ingrid de Waal Aqeelah Idas
cavanagh This year, Cavanagh truly has reached new heights. When the current matrics were in Grade 8, Cavanagh came first for one term. After five years, we finally got to experience this feeling again, in the first term this year. This fine achievement was made possible through a visible shift in the Cavanagh mindset, a sense of unity and determination and, most importantly, a pride in the house and in what it can collectively achieve. Cavanagh was placed in the top 3 every term, did extremely well in the sandwiches & bread tag collection, while the number of Community Service points raised has been especially outstanding. It is certain that every Cavanagh girl has been influenced by the house leaders and/or by their fellow members, which is an achievement in itself. 2013 has been such a memorable year for Cavanagh: it has put us back on the map, brought out our competitive side, and set a desire within us to keep growing and achieving. Thank you to all in Cavanagh, especially to our tutors, our matric leaders, and, our inimitable House Coordinator, Mr Fernandez! Carly Katzef
Mario Fernandez Carly Katzef
copenhagen The vibrant Copenhagen Grade 8s started off the year on a positive note by coming first overall during Orientation Week. Copie also came first at the Interhouse Athletics and together with Kirsten won Best House Play. Excellent academic results were achieved by Copie girls this year which added to the number of merits achieved overall. Tutor groups worked hard on keeping detentions to a minimum and girls actively participated in house challenges with a creative and passionate attitude. Many new friendships were formed within Copie and the spirit continues to flourish. Carryn Peregrino
Antoinette Coetzee Carryn Peregrino
constantia
From winning the interhouse gala, to coming first in three terms out of four, to winning the trophy for the entire year for the first time in Wynberg history, the Constantia family can definitely say that 2013 has been a year to be proud of! The girls - so keen to participate and serve their House and the people in our community - brought in countless sandwiches, bread tags and clothes, as well as greeted all interhouse sports and challenges with enthusiasm and commitment.
There are too many Constantia girls who achieved Honours within the four Pillars this year to mention all of them but congratulations go to Pillar Trophy winners Storm Homan (Service – Term 1), Rachel Suttle (Culture – Term 1) and Hong Ju Nam (Culture – Term 3). Constantia was truly bonded as a family this year as we established a support system and experienced a pride that will not easily be forgotten. This should be built on in 2014, to take the Orange House to even greater heights. Good luck to Storm Homan and the 2014 team. Eden Lyons Melissa McCarthy Eden Lyons
kirsten The past year has been a busy one for Kirsten. We have held a number of sandwich days in which we have made hundreds of sandwiches and also hosted our own Interhouse Skipping Challenge and excelled in the Coin Challenge and others. Our house picnic, held earlier in the year for students and family, had a great turn out and was great fun. It also created a sense of family within the house and it was here that our house spirit improved. Although Kirsten did not come top each term, we grew as a house and thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent together. Kirsten is a wonderful family, full of talented young women who will no doubt succeed in life. It is also thanks to the tutor teachers and house coordinator that Kirsten is such a wonderful house. Sarah Mesham Alison Smith Sarah Mesham
silverlea Our vibrant new Grade 8's started 2013 on a positive note and as true Silverleans, we welcomed them with open arms. Orientation allowed the Grade 8's to bond and feel a part of our Silverlea family. This year we really bonded as a house through our service acts which included going to Capricorn Primary School. One of the year’s highlights was the Silverlea braai, where we mingled, played volleyball and, an all time favourite, stuck-in-the-mud. Sports days were filled with enthusiasm, especially interhouse netball, as it is something at which Silverlea excels. Silverlea met every challenge with creativity and passion: we came 1st in the pet food challenge and 3rd in the volleyball. The year has been filled with challenges, rewards and great memories have been made. As head of house for Silverlea, I have learnt the true meaning of the word Team.
Miki Lawrence Catherine Paulse
Thank you, Silverleans, for affording me this great opportunity to be your head of house. I wish you everything of the best for 2014. Catherine Paulse
waterloo Waterloo has always been a force to be reckoned with and this year has been no different. Our girls have always shown immense passion, athleticism and intelligence. We have had successes in each pillar, ranking 1st and 2nd in the skipping and hoola-hoop challenges. We shone in the Service pillar by coming 2nd in the clothing challenge and increasing the momentum and drive to bring sandwiches every week by nearly 80%. These successes were only possible because the girls worked as a team. Waterloo has also had many individual successes. Girls have been recognised for their general knowledge and in the Academic pillar, and many Waterloo girls were appointed to significant leadership positions for 2014. Waterloo has always taken pride in calling itself a family. Girls of different grades, backgrounds and walks of life have accepted each other and formed bonds, often unbreakable. I am so grateful that I was appointed Head of House this year because, through my leadership position, I have been able to see this first-hand and I have really got to know the girls on a level I would not otherwise have been able to do. It has been extremely important to me that the girls get to know me and I them. This is something I feel that I have achieved. As a result girls have supported Waterloo as passionately as I have – on the playing fields and in the classroom. Waterloo is my family and the best family to be a part of at Wynberg. Kelly Phiri
Dale Hartmann Kelly Phiri
wellesley The past year has been quite an eventful one for Wellesley. We won the coin challenge twice in a row, won the Best Costume Award in the House plays, and won the clothing challenge, to name but a few. The best part about all the house challenges has been to see the enthusiasm from the girls and the unity within the house. We have also had great bonding sessions such as outreach days at Tenterden and a movie evening at school. May we go from strength to strength in years to come! Claudia Harrison
Jill Freed Claudia Harrison
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The aim of the Athena Society is to enrich the top students by exposing them to a wide range of subjects not necessarily covered in the school curriculum. The Society had some interesting guest speakers this year: Anti-apartheid activist, Prof. Laurie Nathan, discussed his adventures as the National Organiser of the End Conscription Campaign during the apartheid era and inspired us to stand up for causes we believe in. Dr Woods shared some of her considerable and disturbing knowledge on global warming, and Jason Steel, Master Chef contestant, prepared a delicious breakfast for us. During Maths Week, the society baked and sold cupcakes to raise funds for the Academic Outreach programme. Lindsay Powell
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ATHENA SOCIETY
Front: R Bray, A Jacobs, C Phillips, R Gabier L Powell, Mr M Fernandez, M Leukes, K Hendricks, G Steel, L Gildenhuys Next: S Marlie, C Rice, E Nel, L Goliath, I Dollie, N Young, A Kooverjee, A Ismail, D Ramjee Next: A Dreyer, C Brown, T Warrin, T Essoo, T Ryklief, M Daniels, Z Stegmann, V Reagon, M Langeveld Back: N Winter, T Kendon, A Thomson, B Petersen, M Mitchell, K Arnold, N Wentzel The Academic Outreach Programme programme is run by students who volunteer their time to tutor learners from Zimasa Community School. The lessons take place once a week and aim to establish stable support systems which will improve their basic Maths and English skills. The aim is also to instil confidence into learners so that they are encouraged to view the subjects in a positive light. The positive change in the Zimasa learners shows that they have also become more motivated and enthusiastic about tackling problems within these subjects. Ayesha Arend
ACADEMIC OUTREACH
Front: R Bray, K Hendricks, A Arend, Ms M McCarthy, M Guthrie, A Thompson, M Leukes Next: M Langeveldt, L Omar, K Thavarin, N Wentzel, A Solomons, K Chetty, A Dreyer Back: S Kasongo, Z Kapa, M Stulweni, N Maneveld, P Mzalisi, A Fagan
AFRITWIN
In Afritwin this year we learned more about Devonport as we corresponded with the Devonport girls. Ms Faller visited Devonport in the June holidays. Mr Mkhupuki Ncube (Nsezi Secondary School, Zimbabwe) & Ms Adele Rees from Devonport, visited Wynberg in the 3rd term. They were here with Afritwin to create and implement a C Homan, A Solomons, S Duncan-Smith, collaborative project involving Dance that will hopefully be completed in the first term next year. Y Isaacs, C Senosi
Ms Faller with Mr Ncube & Ms Rees
ART COMMITTEE The Doodle Competition encouraged even those not taking Visual Arts as a subject, while the art exhibition displaying works of Grades 8 to 11 meant many more visitors to the WGHS Art gallery. In February, we embraced popular culture and invited girls to create love banners for the Valentine's Day assembly. In the second term, the WGHS and WBHS art committees visited the Irma Stern Museum. As she is an artist studied by Grade 11s and 12s, it was an especially interesting and enriching outing. Due to its success, another outing was organised to the Iziko Museum in the Gardens. In addition, a second art exhibition opened : the girls worked hard to prepare the works and arrange them in the gallery. Carla Phillips ATHLETICS
Front: R O’Neil, S Jacobs, Ms T Pelser, C Phillips, E Blencowe, N Winter Next: K Lombard, D Pema, T Tuck, A Siepen, K Jacobs Back: K Neethling , T Flint
K Young, A Jacobs, A Myeki, E Lyons, C Wilkinson, N Mnyanda, I Banda, C Knipe, S Alexander, M Rath Insert: Mrs S Williams
We congratulate Lauren Jonathan and Anna Jacobs who represented Western Province at the Western Cape Athletics Championships and won medals in the 1500m and long jump respectively.
CAPSTONE
The Capstone committee chooses a different theme each term, aimed to equip and inform members in a fun and teenage-friendly environment. This year the focus was also on outreach into the community. The annual Capstone camp was held at Rocklands in February and was a great success. Several youth pastors from various churches held sessions and the Common Ground Youth Band was inspirational in leading the worship. We also hosted a worship evening and were delighted at the success of our theme, God's mission made possible. Capstone grew this year, both in numbers and in the commitment to serve our schools through the love of Jesus Christ. Front: G Espin, N Winter, Ms L van Schalkwyk, Mrs D Hartmann, J Bothma, C Harrison Back: L Abrahams, S Schroder, E Lyons
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CHESS A new coach was introduced this year, to help the team develop their game. This input and mentorship has been a wonderful source of improvement for the team. Highlights this year were the annual interschools tournament and the La Rochelle derby day. Both were enjoyable - the derby day in particular as Wynberg won 6-2. It has been through learning that the team has grown: the skills of the older players continue to be passed to the younger players. Georgia Mingo Front: M Davids, G Mingo, Mrs N Moerat, N Young Back: Q Stuurman, R Brink, M Daniels, R Jacobs CROSS-COUNTRY Runners encouraged and supported each other and practice routes through forests and vineyards increased endurance and the joy of running. A particular highlight was the PGSGU Interschools’ cross-country event at St Cyprians in August. Kirsten Roodman won the U14 section and Lauren Jonathan came 3rd in the U15 age group. The U14 and U15 teams both came 2nd, and Kirsten and Lauren were both awarded their WP colours. Front: M Davids, J Steenkamp, M Parker, J Featherstone, L Mzaza, Z Wichman Next: L Jonathan, S Wiegand, A Forster, M Rath, E Lyons Back: K Roodman, J Leverzencie, C Brown, T Warrin
CULINARY ARTS SOCIETY
CURRENT AFFAIRS
The Culinary Arts society continues to tempt the tastebuds. Many of the girls are passionate about working with food, while others are just passionate about eating. If you are either, the Culinary Arts Society is the one for you.
A few of the club members cooking up a feast: A Wium, A Bailey, Ms C Witthuhn, G Espin & J Ormond
DANCE
Front: N van der Merwe, Mrs C Shapiro-Dodds, J Reizenberg, Middle: T Lewis,J Schreuder Back: C Wilkinson, C Tuck, C Foord, S de Kock Front: L Powell, A Hoole, Mrs J Freed, C Harrison, L Allie Back: L Mitchell, T Sarguro, G Jacobs, L Kimmie, A Thomas The Current Affairs Society discussed many topical issues this year: the new Pope, Mandela's health, the Protection of State Information Bill, the Oscar Pistorius case, and fracking, to mention just a few.
The Grade 12 Dance girls (above) warm up before their final practical exam. In their Dance practical, the Grade 11s performed their version of the Domba.
Clockwise from back left: D Rutherford-Jones, W Bennie, J Roll, K Jacobs, C Kemp, M Isaacs
DEBATING
DRAMA Although the large Grade 12 drama group will leave a hole in the Drama Department, there is enormous talent coming up through the school. The Grade 10's showed that they have significant talent – particularly evident in the outstanding production of Antigone. The external South African Drama College exams took place in term 3 and the results were excellent. Front: L Gildenhuys Seated: K Phiri, K Oliphant, Ms P Glover, A Hoole, C Katzef Back: C Harrison, A Thomas, K Ward, S Mbuyisa, E Blencowe, Z Buti, K Bell
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Front: J King, N Young, Ms J Kunze, L Abrahams, T Ryklief Top: K Matabata, Z Ndlandsi, N Mauye, Z Kapa, T Chakanyuka ENSEMBLES
Grade 12s
Baroque Clarinet
Senior & Junior teams were both invited to participate in the WP Trials and our junior debaters came second in the Rotary Debating league.
ENVIRO CLUB
C Stokes, Z Woodman, J Southgate, C van Niekerk, M Harrison Absent: N Eddy, G Moss Flute
Front: C White-Philips, Mr J Saayman, T Fortune Back: L McDonald, E Wilsnagh, S McDonald Absent: E Nel
M Mitchell, J Benjamin, J Steenkamp, E Suckley, L Abrahams, J Joshua, Y Parker, T Ryklief, C Rice Front: M Davids
Guitar
Front: A Dout, Mrs V Brink, S Martin, A Dreyer Back: K van Oordt, S Ndiki, L Omar, T Harrison Absent: R Dalvie Front: C White-Philips, Mr J Saayman, T Fortune, A McMinn, E Wilsnagh Middle: R Manuel, J WhitePhilips, R Bredenkamp, L Stephens, N de Villiers, K Bosman Back: L McDonald, N Winter, S Stock, K Nicholls Absent: D Daniels
Front: H Kim, Ms B Franke, A Alexander, A Dreyer Middle: Z Davids, A Forster, A Robertson, H Nam, X Lardner-Burke, S McDonald Back: M Anderton, K Arnold, M Jacobs, J Ormond Absent: S Schroder, E Nel, L Daniels, J Lourens String
Environmental issues and ideas for creating awareness about these issues were discussed weekly and promoted through eye-catching posters. Outside of school, our focus centered on the beach and ocean: we held three beach clean-ups which really made a difference. We also took part in the Penguin Waddle from Muizenberg to Simons' Town to raise awareness for the endangered African Penguin. On Arbor Day, we planted Silver trees in Wynberg Park as part of the City's plan to increase the indigenous trees there. Saxophone
Front: S Walker, A Jacobs, S Mbuyisa, K Cornelius Middle: S de Villiers, C Stokes, A Solomons Back: N Eddy
The First Aiders put their new jackets to good use while on duty at many netball, hockey and waterpolo matches, as well as on interschools and interhouse sports days. Some matrics did duty at Western Province matches which was very exciting. Helping people on the field, we are faced with bloody noses, twisted ankles and astro burn. Off the field, we deal with all kinds of traumas affecting students.
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FIRST AID
FILM CREW L Gildenhuys, A Jacobs, N Peck A specialised film crew has been created to work on developing video clips which will be used to promote and market the school. They will work closely with the marketing department. FILM SOCIETY
Front: N Martin, G Moss, A de Abreu, M Lee, N Demetroudes, Mrs A Smith, S Mesham, R Gabier, J Nefdt, U Mzobotshi Next: D Daniels, B Dietrich, L Fagan, E Suckley, E Nel, J Behoor, H Ely, N Chineka, L Parbhoo Back: M Guthrie, N Wentzel, M Davids, D Munro, P Mzalisi, A Taylor Inset: S Curry (Head)
Our goal this year was to produce a movie Hollywood directors would envy. We drew up a story-board, wrote the script, set up the green screen, prepared actors for some intense action scenes, and finally edited the footage. During the process we learnt vital film skills that increased our interest in the field. This year was the turning point for Film Society - we became real film makers!
HOCKEY
F Bottoman, Y Parker, N Peck, S Kasongo, C Benjamen
1st Team
Front: C Geere, B Pipes, Z Woodman, E Prince, S Sivertsen Back: Ms J Hudson-Windsor (Coach), N Alexander, C Manoek, Z Dollie, J Southgate, L Patel, M Kotze, C Lassen, S Lopes-Stuart, D Jacobs, S Alexander, Ms C Palmer (Manager)
Wynberg welcomed back old-girl, Janice Hudson-Windsor, as Head of Sport and Hockey co-ordinator. Ms Hudson-Windsor was impressed, generally, by the great potential showed by all teams: Wynberg fielded three U19 teams, four U16 teams and three U14 teams. She was also impressed by the dedication and passion of the coaches: Kelly Croxford, Ingrid Coulter, Nicole de Vries, Jenna Cunliffe and David Machado. The U16A team did particularly well at interschools this year, not losing any matches, but not scoring enough goals and so coming 2nd overall - something to work on next year. Although the 1st team lost several matrics at the end of the season, the youngsters coming up are skilful and full of spirit and show great promise. U14A team U16A team
Front: R Williams, V Harkhu, A Bailey Back: Ms I Coulter (Coach), M Daniels, G Makohliso, D Steenkamp, K Jones-Phillips, Ms L Opperman (Manager), C Homan, S Bell, T Rawoot, H Knol, D Munro, T Gaynor
Front: Ms S Muhl (Manager), T Dickinson, K Nicholls, B Jacobs, C van der Berg, F Isaacs, H Hellenberg, S Smith, Ms K Croxford (Coach) Back: N Mlumbi, B Plaatjies, L Sidzumo, A Williams, A Hendricks, A Arendse
INDOOR HOCKEY
1st Team
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Wynberg’s 1st Indoor team only lost one match this season, drawing 5 and winning 1. Many beautiful goals were scored but keeping the ball out of their own goal proved less easy. The 2nd team ended 4th in their league. During the season they won 4 matches - the highlight when they scored 4 goals against Pinelands. C Lassen, S Alexander, Z Woodman, E Prince, Ms J Hudson-Windsor, J Southgate, Z Dollie, C Geere, S Lopes-Stuart INTERACT
Front: T Ryklief, S Edge, N Barnett, H Ely Back: L Abrahams, L Allie (Chair), V de Vries , N Valley, K Arnold, S Domingo
Interact is a community, service-based society aimed at inspiring leadership and relationships with the local community. The Tenterden Christmas Party, Murambi House visits, volunteering at events such as Oneto-One, Pick 'n Pay Pink Drive Walk and Stop Hunger Now, making crafts for Victoria hospital, toiletries and canned food donations to Capricorn - these are only some of the activities that Interact has been involved with this year. Our participation and hard work was rewarded when we won the Wynberg Rotaract-Interact Partnership Shield for the the best performing Club in our District for the 2nd consecutive year!
JAZZ BAND What a busy year it's been! The Jazz band performed at the Baxter Theatre, Night of the Stars, the Waterfront Concert and the Battle of the Bands at the waterfront. The Jazz concert in November allowed the musicians to show off their talents to a very appreciative audience. The evening was also a farewell to Ms Kim Raad – our jazz band founder, conductor, saxophone & improvisation teacher. Jazz Band Members: J Benjamin, Y Chamba, K Cornelius, S de Villiers, R Dawood, A Dreyer, N Eddy, L Goliath, T Harrison, A Jacobs, D Jacobs, M Jacobs, C Joseph, J Kleintjies, M Langeveld, E Martin, S Martin, S Mbuyisa, H Nam, E Nel, L Omar, B Petersen, R Suttle, C Sands, A Solomons, J Southgate, C Stokes, R Tosh, S Walker & Z Woodman.
LIBRARY MONITORS The Library, usually a hive of activity is also a relaxed, inviting venue for girls wishing to do research on the computers, read, work on the puzzle or do their homework. Every year over 300 new books make their way onto these already full shelves books to suit all tastes. The Monitors give up their breaks and stay after school in order to be of assistance to library users, while our Librarian, Mrs Kathryn Manners, keeps relaxed yet humorous control. Back: C Chisholm, M Brougham-Cook, M Noffke, C Spaans, R Jacobs, C Homan, D Munro, T Kriel, A Thompson, J Louis Next: A Siepen, C Stassen, K Arnold, J Benjamin, E Martin, C Wilsnagh, S Elkington, S Daniels, A Osman, L Smit Middle: A Pieterse, M Brink, A Dreyer, E Springveldt, Z Kapa, J Joshua, M Langeveld, D Arendse, R Brink, C Kieffer-Walker, M Mitchell Next: L Mitchell, C Harrison, N Gouws, K Oliphant, C Nussey, S Schroder, T Meyer, A Alexander, T Kendon, E Danielz, N Wentzel Front: T Parker, U Pillay, G Jacobs, L Powell (Head), Mrs K Manners (Librarian), C Absolon, E Wilsnagh, G Mingo, C Botha, G Baxter, J Bothma
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MOUNTAIN CLUB
MUSLIM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION The MSA had two main goals this year - to help children's homes within our community and to bond as a group by sharing our culture and interests with one another. The MSA fun day and the Iftaar were both successful and rewarding events. We invited two children's homes and presented them with hot meals and gifts for each child. We also bonded as a group in many ways. Rifqah Francis shared her blog, Unclaimed Muslima, and Naafi'ah Mayet and Zayaan Stegmann rendered a beautiful recitation and translation from the Quraan. We held sessions about Science and Islam and also made delicious foods together. The year was undoubtedly one of spiritual and cultural gain. Ra’eesa Bray
Front: R Gabier, Mrs N Moerat, A Idas Back: A Arend, L Allie, R Bray (Head), N Peck, D Abrahams
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Front: S Makanda, S Kasongo, C KeiferWalker, N de Villiers, D Padayachi Back: K Satardien, A Arendse, A Hendricks, W Kings
Front: C Paulsen, L Goliath, Z Johnson Back: A Ramklass, C Dykes, R Suttle, K Cornelius
Mountain Club Highlights include walking and swimming along the Palmiet River, Table Mountain hikes, particularly the Tranquility Cracks climb; climbing Devil's Peak - from Rhodes memorial, up Mowbray Ridge, across Knife Edge to the summit, and down Newlands Ravine. There were also hikes such as the Oudebosch Trail in the Kogelberg Reserve where we walked down into Harold Porter Botanical gardens in Betty's Bay. NETBALL 1st Team
U14A team
Front: A Myeki, S Stieger, S de Kock Back: Y Chamba, A May, Mrs A Smith (Manager), O Adams, N Zeelie, Mrs S Williams (Coach), A Jacobs (Captain), M Clifford
Front: K Dawson, B Jacobs, S Underwood, C Stevens Back: O Lusasteni, Ms Z Madonsela (Coach), A Robertson, T Harrison
Our goal was to prove to ourselves and the school that we are a sport that deserved recognition and support. With help from the Film Crew, we made a promotional video and showed it in assembly the day of our first match of the season, against Herschel. That day, Wynberg girls lined the court, cheering from all sides, and we won! Then came the Springfield matches! Minutes before the start, a roar was heard as a host of Wynberg supporters arrived. This kind of pride helped the teams to win - a special moment that demonstrated the power of the Wynberg girls. Another highlight was when Supersport filmed our Westerford match (which we won!). Yeukai Chamba and Anna Jacobs were interviewed afterwards and did a great job of marketing the school on TV. I am proud of the commitment & good spirit shown by all teams. Every player can be proud of how their skills have grown and how they have been great ambassadors for our school.
U16A & B Teams
A Bell, C Abrahams, L Wiemers, M Simbaza, B Venter, G Makohliso, F Bottoman, M Pinkham, D Arries, Z Koff, L Herman, A Masoka, N Macanda Inset: U16A Coach, Ms R van Rooyen, & A Steyn
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NETWORK OPERATING CREW & COMPUTER MONITORS These girls are on duty in the Computer Labs after school, keeping order and acting as a help-desk for other students with all manner of hard- and software problems.
Front: D Abrahams, J Jacobs, R Gabier, Mr W Simons, Ms C Marneweck, U Mzobotshi, S Shumane, S Mcinziba Next: A Arend, L Abrahams, J Steenkamp, C Meyer, M Davids, C Rice, I Pearce, J Joshua, J van Zyl Back: S Martheze, V Ross, N Barnett, S Homan, N Mgquba, K Abrahams, J Maneveld, K Murray
OCCASIONS TEAM The Occasions team provides mostly behind-the-scenes assistance at many school events. Their activities include waitressing, decor, catering, meeting & greeting, & ticket sales. They are the first to arrive and the last to leave, and their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile contributes significantly to the success of any event. Front: S Jacobs, A Ismail, Z Mohamed Next: J Joshua, Z Gangat, S Grever, K Murray Next: K Hurling, L Bredeveldt, D Ramjee, S Kedama,
Z Johnson, L Petersen, G Plaatjies, C Damons Back: H Marepula, C Dykes, T Nackerdien, H Arendse
ORCHESTRA
PEER GUIDES
Front: S Mbuyisa, C Stokes, L McDonald, E Nel, C White-Philips, M Langeveld, C Joseph Next: C van Niekerk, E Martin, R Bredekamp, A Dreyer, Mr J Saayman, K van Harten, S McDonald, J White-Phillips, L Stephens Next: N Eddy, X Lardner-Burke, R Tosh, N de Villiers, D Jacobs, N Winter, M Harrison, K Bosman, M Jacobs Back: R Suttle, S de Villiers, A McMinn, R Manuel, H Kim, J Ormond, A Solomons, I Jeoung, M Anderton, J Southgate, R Burrows Absent: T Fortune, K Cornelius, S Walker, A Alexander, G Moss PEER TUTORS The Peer Tutors are mostly senior students who assist others who have fallen behind with their work, or are in need of academic support, or need to catch up with work missed.
Front: C Janari, T Abrahams, A Kausch (Head), S Kedama, S Marlie Next: J Claase, J Romon-Maneveld, C Beck, D Daniels, C Paulse Back: D Abrahams, R Suttle, S Homan, R Burrows, V De Vries (secretary) Inset: E Blencowe The Peer Guides are a group of Grades 11 and 12 who have been selected and trained to help others help themselves. An extension of Wynberg's counseling department, the Peer Guides are equipped with the skills to resolve conflicts and provide support for those in need. Our first term breakfast fund-raiser, held the morning after the Matric Sleepover provided funds for our outreach programmes. The Peer Guides were also actively involved in the Big Sister/Little Sister Programme with Wynberg Girls’ Junior school: a WGHS student is paired with a WGJS student in the hopes of providing a mentor, friend and support system to the younger girls. The greater part of the year was spent in this weekly programme.
Front: T Parker, N Kwinana, L Powell, C Hendricks, Mrs D Hartmann, M Leukes, A Kooverjee, A Ismail, C Janari Next: C Brown, T Warrin, L Omar, A Dreyer, A Thompson, B Petersen, M Langeveldt, D Munro Back: S Hadskins, M Isaacs, A Soeker, A Fakier, N Xhakwe, T Njobe, D Pema
PHOTOGRAPHY SOCIETY The society has grown this year, both in the number of committed members and in their skills. We have captured memories at almost all of the school's numerous events, including the Matric dance and Dr Woods’ wedding. The society has learnt about various techniques and camera functions, including aperture and white balance. Term 1 focused on fashion photography and members organised their own fashion shoot. Term 2's project was the creation of stop animation films and a photography blog. Term 3 focused on displaying work to the school and at outside competitions. Nicola Suttle, a past pupil currently working under the world's top stock photographer, Yuri Arcurs, spoke to the society about her experiences and what the job entails.
Front: C Harrison, K Bresick, N Omoding, A Hoole, Mr M Fernandez, L Gildenhuys (Chair), A Sibhukwana, K Phiri, K Oliphant Next: G Jacobs, S Igwe, B Petersen, N Botha, J Romon-Maneveld, L Martin, C Dykes, R Crowie, L Kimmie Next: C Senosi, S Bailey, I Choonara, S Martin, P Farquhar, P Maruping, D Johnston, T Stellenboom, E Danielz Top: S Goliath, P Naidoo, M Schmid, A Wium
SPIRIT TEAM
The Public Speaking Society started on an excellent note by hosting our own independent Forum Discussion Competition. It was felt there were not enough events available for girls to participate in, and so the competition was organised in order to stimulate further interest in Public Speaking. Six schools participated and the event was a wonderful success. Another highlight was our participation in SACEE's Forum Discussion Competition where, for the first time in five years, Wynberg made it through to the final round, and Schael Igwe was announced as Runner-up Best Speaker in the finals. We were very proud of the team: Lauren Gildenhuys, Andra Hoole, Schael Igwe, Gabrielle Jacobs and Layla Kimmie. The school hosted both events which was an excellent marketing opportunity for Wynberg. Finally we hosted a Public Speaking event for the La Rochelle Derby Day during the third term. The categories were Prepared Speaking and Reading, for junior and senior divisions. It was a pleasant and enriching experience, and the adjudicator was very impressed with our girls' performances.
Spirit can be defined as a state of being. The Spirit Team embodies this definition by being in a constant state of school Go W y nb pride. Our aim is to rg increase support in our school via making promotional videos to advertise events and attending as many events as we can. The Spirit Team consists of members ranging from grades 9 to 12 and in this way, we are able to support our fellow learners in unity. We hope to spread the pride amongst all students so that our girls feel well supported whenever they participate, not only by the Spirit Team but by the entire Wynberg Family.
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PUBLIC SPEAKING
S Mesham, R Murray, L Mitchell, N Gouws
Front: C Alberts, A Conrad, S Marlie (Head), C Paulsen, T Warrin Back: G Schiava, C Sands, R Schippers, M Randall, Z Johnson SQUASH The 1st team consisted of Demi Steenkamp 1, Ashlyn Southern 2, Carly Katzef 3, and Zeleah de Sousa 4. The 2nd team comprised of Kaylee Marshall 1, Isabel Evans 2, and the number three and four places were interchangeable due to the number of enthusiastic players. Amy Peacock, Alex Steyn, Ntando Omoding and Jessica Mesham were the girls who played most frequently. The 1sts won most of their matches or went down fighting, while the 2nds must be congratulated for winning all but one match. What was striking this season was the degree of unity amongst teams, even though the age groups varied from Grade 8 to Grade 12, plus the sportsmanship displayed Mrs S Furstenburg, C Katzef (Captain), in every match. This year 6 girls represented WP: Amy Peacock and Kaylee Marshall made the Z de Souza, A Peacock U19B side, Demi Steenkamp the U16A side, Zeleah de Souza the U16B side and Ashlyn Southern Front: A Southern, K Marshall and Isobel Evans the U14A side. Well done to all these girls on a great achievement. Inset: D Steenkamp
SWIMMING TEAM New coach, Mr Hilton Slack, really encouraged the girls to swim harder and although at most of the the galas Wynberg did not finish in the top positions, the swimmers really pushed for improvement each week. In the U14 section, Maryam Adams did well by placing in the top 3 in the 50m freestyle at most galas ! Other ‘stars’ who swam well throughout the season are Faith Abrahams, Erin Slater and Sonya Stock. There was winter training for all team members to ensure that Wynberg prepares early and that all girls are swimming fit. Ashleigh Samuels Front: S Stock, E Williams, F Abrahams, A Samuels (Captain), O Adams, J Gray, J Benjamin Back: E Slater, Mrs N Nel, Z Koff, S Lopes- Stuart, L Wiemers, N Zeelie, M Adams
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TECHNICAL TEAM Front: K Moodley, R Francis, S Carpenter Next: R Jacobs, C Homan, L Plaatjies, T Flint Next: A Ramklass, Mr P Bodenstein, D Rosslee (Head), M Parker Top: R Richardson, K Taliep, S Vermeulen
Once again the Tech Team has been at the heart of the many, many events held at the school through the year. Some Technical Team Highlights: Meeting Jimmy Nevis, Meeting Mario Ogle, Working behind the scenes at Thoroughly Modern Millie, Music concerts, Music at the waterpolo matches, Ubuntu society evening, Matric choreography, Rock of Ages, Interhouse sports days, Grade 8 evening, Valentine's Assembly, House Plays, Matric fashion show, Grade 9 evening, Interact Induction, Grade 11 evening, Matric 40 Days, Achievers’ Dinner, Dance Society Show, Matric Art exhibition. TENNIS 1st Team
The 1st team had a good year - they won the 3rd league South division and narrowly lost to the Northern winners, Stellenberg, in the North vs South final. The 2nd team also had a successful season. We have a strong group of Grade 8 tennis players who will ensure that Wynberg is able to hold their own next season.
Front: Mr A Hunter, A Clarke (Captain) Back: A May, D Arries, J de Jongh
UBUNTU SOCIETY The Ubuntu Society have performed on the stages of WBHS, Rondebosch, SACS, Springfield, Rhenish, Bishops and Rustenburg in 2013, but the real highlight was hosting our own concert “Simunye. United we are one”. Ubuntu have also included an a capella vocal group, in addition to the Ubuntu choir, and a gumboot dancing group from WBHS.
Front: N Omoding, S Mcinziba, N Mnyanda, N Mgquba, G Mdoda, Mrs T Godana, A Myeki, U Mzobotshi, A Sibukwana, A Zani, A May Next: O Khumalo, R Luthando, P Mzalisi, Z Nanze, Z Sondobo, N Kwinana, H Marepula, A Cishe, G Plaatjies, S Kedama, N Xhakwe, S Mkula, T Njobe, M Makaula Next: U Matanjana, B Mpanza, Z Kapa, B Tunce, S Guzana, B Woji, M Stulweni, Z Mamani, S Sibaca, N Fatman Top: L Mde, L Mtwana, B Plaatjies, P Maruping, Z Masizana, A Mayatula, T Rhoode, T Morgan, S Msila, S Khundayi, S Dingeni
Led by Mrs Shapiro, Mrs McEwen and Ms Marneweck, the intrepid KING walkers put their best feet forward in their efforts to stay fit.
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WATERPOLO
1st Team
C Knipe, E Lamoral, K Roodman, L Pollecut, M Malgas, N Zeelie (Captain), C Lassen, E Slater, C Abrahamse, O Adams
WYNPRESS This year's volume of Wynpress kicked off with a burst of colour on our front covers soft turquoise, indigo, bright pink and lumo orange became the 2013 trademark. The only thing more brilliant than the colours of the covers were the members themselves each working hard to make the Wynpress as enjoyable and thought-provoking as possible. Our first edition said ‘hello’ to the school's new leaders and ‘goodbye’ to Mrs O'Reilly. It introduced a DIY column, artist interview page, Wonders of Wynberg photography page and Vintage fashion column, all of which are now regular features. Edition 2 introduced crosswords, quizzes, and hidden clue stories, social commentary, and we have Nina du Plessis to thank for the creative cover. Edition 3 featured a satirical cartoon page, Grammar Nazis, Frida Kahlo, Hipsterism, the Info Bill and the Online Fitness Movement. We also interviewed well-known South African band, ISO. The committee’s hard work and collective enthusiasm is evident in each edition. Lauren Gildenhuys
The season started with excitement and enthusiasm. Every team gave it their all although the scoreboard did not always reflect this. Thanks to numerous sponsors the 1st team took part in the St Peters tournament, with their youngest team ever. On tour they learnt so much, played more than four games a day, and represented Wynberg with pride. During the season, the younger teams learnt that the only way to improve is through discipline and hard work. Ultimately all the advances made by the players and the selection of several to represent WP could not have been achieved without the fantastic coaches the school provides, and the support from peers, family and friends who cheered from the stands every game.
Front: R Murray, Ms M Lawrence, L Gildenhuys (Editor) Next: J Leverzencie, K Oliphant, A Hoole, E Blencowe, S Bell, N Winter Top: M Langeveld, N Young, J Claase, E Danielz U16A Team Front: I Evans, T Findlay, C Valentine, V Puzi, J BoonzaaierBack: M Adams, M Makinson, D Johnston, K Jones-Phillipson, A Bailey, Mr L van der Griendt (Coach), Ms N Faller (Manager), K Roos, M Lassen, K Potgieter U14A Team
Back: C Stevens, A Foster, S Stock, J Gentz, M Makinson, M Adams, B Gutuza, S Scott, Ms S Powers (Coach) Front: Mr P Schutte (Manager), I Evans, A Southern, P Seale, C Miller, D Johnston
WEB COMMITTEE Front: F Fortune, K van Beek, S Mesham, C Katzef, L Allie, A Idas, E Lyons Back: C Harrison, K Oliphant, K Phiri, A Arendse, K Bell, A Jacobs, C Lassen, L Gildenhuys, C Paulse, C Peregrino
2nd Hockey
U16B Waterpolo
2nd Waterpolo
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U16C Hockey
U16B Hockey
U16D Hockey
St Peters Waterpolo
Rondebosch Gala 2nd Indoor Hockey
U14C Hockey
U14B Hockey Indoor Interschols
Jazz Band at the Waterfront
Wool for Wonders
Bridge-Builders
Ubuntu evening
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Interact Rotaract Camp
Matrics donate shoes
Matric Library Monitors
Hip 2 B Square
Tech Team
Service Pillar clothing collection
Tenterden Christmas Party
Pink Drive
Cross-country
U16B Netball
Athena Master Class with Jason Steele
Mothers’ Day cakes for CPOA
Capstone Leadership Camp
Netball Interschools
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Capstone Matric farewell
Science girls meet Nobel Prize winner
Enviro Club Penguin Waddle
U19B Netball
2nd Tennis
Blood Donors
1st Netball
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This joint WGHS & WBHS production, a slick, polished, beautifully staged and costumed 'Millie' had audiences begging for more. The Directors: Keenan Oliphant, Lindsay Wills, Clinton Claasen, Trish Notcutt and Sarah Ferguson-Brown, have done a superb job. Working with a young and pretty well untried cast , they have brought a professional sheen to a show that bubbles with energy, wit and sheer good fun. The singers and band deserve very high praise, and the chorus work was joyous - those happy faces and angel voices! Clinton Claasen's seamless linking between the songs and speaking parts was first-class.
Keenan Oliphant (Director), Lindsay Wills (Assistant Director), Clinton Claasen (Musical Director), Trish Notcutt (Choreographer), Sarah Ferguson-Brown (Set Design), Gerda van Oordt (Costumes) Huge praise must be given to Georgia Bailey as Millie Dillmount, Schael Igwe as Mrs Meers, Bulumko Woji as Muzzie Van Hossmere and Rachel Suttle as Dorothy. Kelton Goertz as Jimmy and Dillon Birns as Mr Graydon were also excellent as counterparts to the female leads. The choreography was a highlight of the show. Heads down and legs pumping, it was Charleston twenties come to life! The tap shoes simply thundered on the stage and brought the audience to their feet! The dancing and movement generally was quite brilliant and contributed hugely to the show’s success.
Wesley Lerwill and Pierre Issa as 'Chingo Ho' and 'Bun Foo' came close to stealing the show with their marvellous double act. Any musical falls or stands on the quality of the music, and Mr Claasen selected ‘experts’ such as Gareth Harvey and Quinlan Martin who would lead and grow the ability of the top musicians in our school. The girls specially selected for the band included: Carla Stokes, Anastasia Solomons, Elsa Nel, Hong Ju Nam, Ashleigh Dreyer and Yeukai Chamba. This production, artistically, musically and dramatically, approaches From top left: what one refers to as 'professional theatre.' Warmest congratulations Georgia Bailey (Millie) to directors, cast, and musicians for an evening of really first-class & Kelton Goertz (Jimmy), entertainment! Taken from the review by Neil Veitch. Schael Igwe (Mrs Meers), Bulumko Woji (Muzzie), Wesley Lerwill & Pierre Issa (Chingo Ho & Bun Foo) Rachel Suttle (Dorothy) MUSICIANS: (from far left) & Dillon Birns (Trevor) Yeukai Chamba, Gareth Harvey, Ashleigh Dreyer, Brigitte Franke, Quinlan Martin, Hong Ju Nam
SILVER TROWEL RETURNS !
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 2nd ASTRO
The original silver trowel used in the official opening of the Wynberg Ladies’ Seminary in 1884, has been returned to the school - a wonderful, valuable piece of school history!
THE PRIDE OF WYNBERG
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Mrs Shirley Harding (WGHS Principal), Mr Chris Hart (WBJS Principal), Mrs Dee Cawcutt (WGJS Principal), Mr Wayne Denne (SA Hockey player & guest speaker) & Mr Keith Richardson (WBHS Principal) at the official astro opening.
It was with great pride that the Matric Class of 2013 unveiled their gift to the school: a pair of lions which guard the entrance. On behalf of the Matrics, Lauren Gildenhuys, Head of School, handed over the twin lions and explained how the School Council had the idea of expanding the role of the lion this year, and tying the qualities one associates with the lion - pride and courage with the qualities one associates with Wynberg Girls’ High School students.
Mrs Harding welcomed everyone before students from each of the Matthew James, Jenna Grey, Wynberg Campus Chelsea Lasson & Robert McKinley. schools spoke about the new astro and what it would mean to them and to Wynberg. Guest of honour, Wayne Denne, WBHS old boy and SA hockey player spoke about what hockey and Wynberg have meant to him and urged the current Wynberg hockey players from all four schools to take full advantage of these wonderful facilities. Then came the big moment: Wayne Denne cut the ribbon, the second astro was declared officially open and the games began!
ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL CHOIR FESTIVAL
‘SPUD’ VISITS WYNBERG ‘Spud’ author, Johan van der Ruit and some of the cast.
The school met the cast of Spud: the madness continues and were given an opportunity to ask them questions about the movie and their characters in particular. Many also auditioned for small parts in the next Spud movie.
A number of years ago, Shirley Harding began dreaming of an all girls’ schools’ choir festival, to be held in St George’s Cathedral. On Monday 16 September, that dream came to fruition. Nine schools – St Cyprians, La Rochelle, Springfield, Herschel, Rustenburg, Bloemhof, Paarl Girls’, Sans Souci and Wynberg – participated in the song fest and filled the cathedral with the most glorious sounds.
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67 MINUTES FOR MADIBA
5314 sandwiches 85 sleeping bags 198 teaching clocks 40 puzzles 18 sets of flash cards 169 boxes of coconut ice 4320 Stop Hunger Now meals
5 bingo games 38 sock puppets 67 memory games 60 decorated boxes 96 practice lace-tying shoes 60 packets of counting aids 74 bags of playdough
CAPE TOWN BIG BAND FESTIVAL Congratulations to Ms Penny Glover and the cast of Antigone on an outstanding piece of theatre. It was thoughtprovoking, demanding and challenging!
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The audience was plunged into a godless world, where individuals’ lives are determined by heads of state and their lackeys; pulled into a powerful narrative where Antigone (Carly Katzef) struggles to live purposefully and authentically. Her choices, their impact on others, and her isolated rebellion against the forces of society and the all-powerful state lead inexorably to tragedy. Powerful and convincing performances were given by the entire cast - well done everyone!
The festival, the biggest event on the Jazz Band’s calendar, brought together high school, university, and community jazz bands to showcase their talents. Wynberg performed three songs: Listen Here, Think and Summertime with Anna Jacobs as vocalist. It was wonderful performing for an audience of enthusiastic jazz lovers.
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BIG BAND at the ENDLER Dubbed a Band Extravaganza and part of the Endler Concert Series, it was a magnificent evening of music in one of the finest concert halls in the world. All agreed that the Wynberg Schools gave one of their finest performances.
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Clockwise from left: Carla Phillips’ button chair, Rachel Hurry, Nicole Winter’s swimmer, Mrs Tamar Pelser (Art teacher) & Ms Erika Elk (guest speaker), Emma Blencowe, Jessica Hawkridge & her flame drawings.
WORLD CHALLENGE THAILAND We arrived in a hot and steamy Bangkok late on Sunday evening. The girls were given a portion of the budget and the first leader had to work out how to get to the backpackers. So began the adventure. With a different leader every day, the girls had to plan activities, transport, accommodation and meals. The first week was difficult for them as they realised that they could not look to their teachers for answers. It was also rough for the teachers who had to keep quiet and endure! From trains to Marigold hotel type buses, to speeding ferries and tuk tuks, we travelled hundreds of kilometres and along the way the girls learned how to see! They saw cities with golden temples, and lush and bright forests in rural areas, and relaxed on a postcard perfect island.
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They experienced so much, and that was just using their eyes. They also learned to look for clues, the tourist information signs, bus stops, remembering how they got somewhere and so how to get home. The girls learned how to talk and listen: how to bargain, how to ask for directions, how to ask for advice - and all using gesticulations and facial expressions. Luckily the Thai are warm and friendly and interested in helping foreigners! The girls also learned how to taste. They started out with French fries, toasted sandwiches, chips and ice-creams and ended up eating pad thai, curries and other culinary delights, even a scorpion or two. And there were challenges to be endured. The heat was over 40 degrees and the humidity 100%. Sweat was a best friend and a breeze was a blessing. The equatorial sun was harsh and burned quickly, while mosquitos were always looking for a juicy bit of skin.
Then there was squatting on porcelain toilets, squirty hoses instead of toilet paper and a bucket instead of a shower. We experienced Erawan falls and had fish nibble our toes; we walked Hellfire Pass and heard about the atrocities committed to build it in record time. At a small school, 50 metres of road was laid in a day and the girls tried their hand at teaching young Thai children. Arriving home and looking at our Wynberg girls , I’m proud of them, and I’m pretty certain that in the overall challenge, the girls won. S Muhl
FOUNDERS’ WEEK
REUNIONS 2003
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2013 is the last year the four Williams girls will all be in Wynberg uniform: Sarah (Grade 5), Emma (Grade 8), Casey (Grade 3), Jodi (Grade 12) and mother, Nicola (Townsend), Class of ‘81! Missing is Nicola’s mom, Yvonne Townsend, for many years a Wynberg typing and shorthand teacher! Seen at the 2003 Class reunion: Jehan Chikte (Solomons), Alex Butterworth, Michelle van der Westhuizen, Kimberley O’Sullivan (Rood), Tara-Lee Snyman (Morton)
THE FLAG-RAISING
Mrs Dee Cawcutt (WGJS Principal) & Georgia Bailey (2014 Head of School) at the flagraising ceremony at WGJS.
1993 The 1993 Matrics had a 20 year reunion at the end of the year. Families enjoyed an afternoon in the sun at the school pool. Stephanie Pearse
Nicky Jackson & Susanne Moolenschot
Ms Janice HudsonWindsor (1993) was the guest speaker at the assembly. She is seen here with her mom, Merle, also a proud ‘old’ girl (’68).
In her speech, Ms Hudson-Windsor, was hilarious, inspiring and moving. She spoke of her school days at WGJS and WGHS, her teaching days at Springfield Convent and how she finally found her way, fullcircle, back to Wynberg. Matrics become WOGU members.
Marcelle Lorenzo Vanessa Smith & Belinda Horne & Janice Windsor Sharon Luff
Kerryn BellRoberts Singers: N Winter, H Marepula, Y Chamba & T Fortune THE VICTORIOUS ‘OLD GIRLS’ & U14 HOCKEY TEAMS
The 1st hockey team took on the might of the Old Girls - with two SA players and numerous provincial players in their ranks - and were beaten 0-2. Later the U14s beat the U13s in a well-fought match. Unfortunately, the 1st netball team suffered the same fate as their hockey counterparts, also losing to a strong old girls team!
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Taslimah Sarguro Grade 12
Shani Bijleveld Grade 12
Carla Phillips Grade 12
Jessica Hawkridge Grade 12
Jessica Hawkridge se vrou binne die bok ‘n interpretasie Daar is sy. Daar wag sy vir iemand om haar te sien. Om haar uit te haal sodat sy kan opstaan. So lank lê sy daar. Binne in die vel van haar 'buitekant' lyf. Maar na al die jare kyk sy nogsteeds op en wag. En nou, het sy begin om weer binne in te groei en sy wil nie. Nou kom daar sagte klanke van haar lippe, maar niemand hoor nie. So daar lê sy in die donker warmte en skreeu en slaan vir niks, want daar is net niks vir haar nie. Claire van Tonder
A’lia Mohodeen Grade 12
Emma Blencowe se Selfportret ‘n interpretasie Vasgevang … op 'n doek. Sy kyk in my siel. Haar oë? Groot met mening en onsekerhede. 'n Simpel agtergrond: groen, net soos haar oë. Sy lyk kwesbaar. Haar hare, bruin elegansie. Haar gesig, gretig. Haar lyf, glad soos die buitekant van 'n nuut gelêde eier. Sy het nie klere aan haar lyf nie. Sy is net daar, voor jou oë. Neem dit alles in. Wat jy sien, is wat jy kry. Sy kyk vir jou met vraende oë, soos 'n gemsbok in hoofligte. Dit is wie sy is … haar naam is Emma. Erin Slater
Emma Blencowe Grade 12
Taslimah Sarguro Grade 12
Rachel Hurry Grade 12
Lindsay Powell Grade 12
Caroline Botha Grade 12
Catherine Nussey Grade 12 Nicole Winter
Shani Bijleveld Grade 12
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E Suckley
A Peacock
GRADE 11 ARTISTS IN ACTION
D Kannemeyer
S Carpenter
R O’Neill
Alaisha Naidu Grade 12
Z Mohammed
S Jacobs & T Warrin
C Richards
T Webb
G Barries
K Duncan
R Richards
S Purisiol
Simone Martheze Grade 12
E Gaisie K Wagner
Z Stegmann
E 10: GRAD S TRAIT R O P SELF E Schwerdtfeger
M Visser N Mayet
B Collins A Steyn
D Page S Bell
A Stiepen
K Neethling
T Kriel
T Kendon E Hall
H Fuller
S Phiri