Principal's Desk
On 2nd September our Chess team and the accompanying staff Mr Lekay and Ms O’Connor returned safely from the tournament held in Oudtshoorn. The matric class of 2024 also wrote their last and final NSC LO exam that same day.
To the family and friends of Jayden October, a Grade 10 learner, who we continue to hold in prayer after his sudden passing on Tuesday, 10 September. MHDSRIP. He will always have a special place in our hearts and the Garden of Remembrance.
The 1st Team Rugby boys continued their reign of success this season when they were invited onto the Expresso Show on Monday, 16 September. Representing the team were Ethan Bugan, Abdul-Qayyoom Adams, the team captain Connor Mileham and the Head Coach – Ryan Lok.
On Tuesday, 17 September the Grade 10 learners enjoyed Shakespeare Day by reliving events of that era. Costumes, décor, food and dancing from that period in time were enjoyed by all. Thank you to the English Department and the learners who ensured a successful event.
Our first-ever Leadership Programme for Grades 9 to 11 had its debut on Thursday, 19 September. An amazing group of staff were responsible for all aspects of the day. Mrs Vossgatter, Mr Ocktober, Mr Van Harte, Miss Meyer, Mr Howard, Mr Kamfer and Miss Stuck. A day of fun activities and valuable leadership lessons kept about 120 learners busy for the better part of the day and sent them home exhausted but equipped with the necessary skills to be leaders in the future.
The Gavin Manuel Soccer Tournament at Rocklands High School in Mitchell’s Plain kept our Girls’ U19 and Boys’ U16 soccer teams busy for several days during the short holiday period. They were joined by several peers as well as their biggest supporters, the staff who manage them. These included Mr Siljeur, Ms Wentworth, Miss De Waal, Mr Lekay and the respective coaches.
On Friday, 20 September the Matric Class of 2024 enchanted the school with various performances and also had the opportunity to showcase all their beautiful dresses and suits worn at the matric dance. Thank you Mrs Wentworth for ensuring a successful event.
The Dance Department under the guidance of their teacher Mrs Vossgatter continued to shine throughout the term, participating in the Western Cape Virtual Eisteddfod. On Monday, 30 September Mrs Vossgatter hosted an African Dance workshop at the school and invited learners from Wynberg Girls High School and Norman Henshilwood High School to join our learners on stage.
We extend our gratitude to the Maintenance and Housekeeping teams who ensured that the necessary repairs and cleaning were done during the short holiday period.
We trust that all learners and their parents analyzed the Term 3 results. To those who worked consistently and achieved the desired results, we say congratulations. If not as successful as they had hoped to be, encourage your child to persevere and to fully utilize the opportunities available in Term 4 to ensure a successful pass into the next grade. Our best wishes accompany our matrics when they start their final exams next term.
Ms Betserai Jahura’s appointment as our new Deputy Principal: Day to Day, was confirmed last week. We extend a warm BHS welcome to her as she officially joins the BHS staff on Tuesday, 1 October and we wish her many years of success at our school.
Mrs P Demas
PRINCIPAL