Principal's Desk
For all matriculants, the start of Term marks a long-awaited and significant milestone in their high school journey. On the one hand, they are excited about the Awards and Valedictory Ceremonies taking place the following week, the last of their lessons for their school years and on the other hand filled with trepidation for the NSC exams. We wish them every success and hope that they prepare well and reap the rewards of their hard work over the years.
Ms Jahura our new Deputy Principal: Day to Day was introduced to all the members of staff and the learners.
Our Prefects for 2025 set off on their annual prefect camp on Wednesday morning to prepare well for the following year. Our new RCL also had their training day and officially assumed their duties.
Saturday, 5 October was International Teacher’s Day and we acknowledged all our teachers for their commitment and dedication to teaching and nurturing your child, in and outside the classroom. Our Prefect and RCL bodies showed their appreciation by gifting each teacher with a beautiful message and sweet treats.
Our learners were encouraged to sign up as new blood donors and the contributions at the clinics continue to be excellent. Thank you to the staff and learners who make regular contributions, you are saving lives.
One of the many highlights of Term 4 is our annual Art Exhibition at the Blue Route Mall, to whom we are very grateful for the exposure. Hopefully, you all took the opportunity to visit the mall during that week to see the amazing talent of our learners and their teacher on display.
Chamber concerts and several other music exams like the Trinity exams were in full swing during the term. At the recent Eisteddfod Awards Ceremony held at Westerford High School, the music department scooped several notable awards, such as the Arthur Morom Medal for Best Vocal Ensemble in the Girls Grade 8-12 category. The Junior Band shared the 1st place for the Best Big Band Award with Elkanah House.
We were thrilled by the response to the Abba Tribute Show. Another one is already on the cards for 2025 and we look forward to seeing you all there again. All proceeds from the event were shared amongst the Houses that sold the most tickets.
An Athletics Triangular was hosted by Fishhoek High School on Friday, 25 October. Norman Henshilwood and Bergvliet High School joined. Our learners enjoyed huge success bringing home several 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals and Jesse Brooks was awarded the Best Female Athlete Award. Months of training paid off for those who put in the hours.
Several learners also excelled in external events like Daniel Nomdoe in Grade 10 who won Gold in the under 66kg weight and was awarded Western Cape Sports Provincial Colours. Zaafir Azad in Grade 9 participated and excelled in Karate, becoming a Protea and representing SA in 2023, having competed for 11 years. He then joined the Athletics team and thereafter started playing rugby. Not one to sit still for too long, when the rugby season ended he joined an MMA club and within a concise space of only 4 weeks he placed 2nd in his division for kickboxing. We have Grade 8 Skyla Redelinghuys who received her WP Colours. Participating in an inter-Provincial competition recently along with her team, she was selected to be a member of the SA Squad and will be travelling to Spain in 2025. Grade 8 learner Alex Gomez travelled to Oudtshoorn for the 43rd Freda Barnard Gala, Emma Adams also in Grade is currently in Spain with the Tygerberg Children’s Choir, representing South Africa.
Our Grade 10 to 11 learners commence their last 2024 exams on Monday, 4 November and the juniors shortly thereafter. We wish them also everything of the best!
Parents and guardians, your child needs your support during this stressful period of exams. Please ensure that they arrive timeously at school, spend sufficient time with their studies in a conducive environment, make time for exercise (and some chores) and eat well.
Mrs P Demas
PRINCIPAL