DCS Annual Magazine 2017 by Dominican Convent School

2017 annual magazine

For Nontokozo and Ontlametse

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THANK YOU catholic institute of education dame hilary cropper foundation deutsche bank dominican sisters of king williamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s town epoch optima hannover re mike leeming ann lynch mahogany capital maono mary oppenheimer and daughters charitable foundation zenex foundation Your support empowers young people to reach their full potential through 21st-century education.

CONTENTS

Letters from Leaders

Thinking About Thinking

23 Faith

35 Creative Expression 63 Sport

74 Family

84 Awards and Prizes 92

Groups

102 Portraits

TEACHING TRUTH IN A POST-TRUTH WORLD

IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE OUR OWN TRUTH AS IT IS OUR CONSTANT COMPANION WHETHER WE WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT OR NOT. WE CONFRONT IT EVERY TIME WE SEE OUR REFLECTION IN THE MIRROR.

here is a great deal trending in the country with regards to education and, in particular, what constitutes quality education. This is not limited to tertiary education as what is taught at primary and secondary levels is also being questioned, with many commentators rejecting the relevance of this offering. This is a very important discussion given the demands of the modern world on school leavers. What is taught and how it is taught are questions that are central to the debate. It is critical that learners leave school with far more than content knowledge. Schools need to “produce” a “new” type of school leaver akin to what Marc Prensky outlines in his book Teaching Digital Natives. According to Prensky, the goal of education should be about “becoming” and he focuses on four key aspects that should be prioritised: • • • •

Becoming better people Becoming a more capable person Becoming better thinkers Becoming people of values and morals

I am fascinated by Prensky’s goal of “becoming” as it aligns very closely with the key elements of a Dominican education. A Dominican education is also about “becoming” in that we are about the character formation of the individual learner by spreading the Gospel values of love, joy, truth, peace, reconciliation and hope. Equally this commitment to the Gospel values leads us to a deeper understanding of the need for truth. In a world of corruption, the pursuit of wealth, power, status and self-enrichment the idea of truth is a fading notion. A Dominican education celebrates the pursuit of truth as the vital ingredient in the value formation of each learner. As I have alluded to in previous discussions it is impossible to ignore our own truth as it is our constant

companion whether we want to acknowledge it or not. We confront it every time we see our reflection in the mirror. This leads to a greater understanding of our creator, where the ultimate truth lies and to which we should aspire. Dominican teachers carry this responsibility with them as through our words and our actions we bear witness to God. Pope John Paul speaks to this idea of “witness” in Evangelii Nuntiandi where he states: “Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers it is because they are witnesses.” Prensky’s idea of “becoming” also links closely to the notion of community which is a key ingredient of a Dominican education. After all, acquiring a value system is about citizenry and community. Without a value system steeped in in a moral code and dependent on truth the very fibre of community is lost. As a Thinking School, Dominican Convent exposes its learners to myriad different views and opinions. At the same time it forces each one of us to interrogate our own individual views and opinions. This leads to that great consequence of showing and being respectful which is all too often missing in our modern world. A Dominican education is more relevant than ever. It is therefore not surprising that the Dominican Order has stood the test of time and its essential elements of Gospel values, the search for truth, faith formation and the development of just communities are timeless and more needed in the modern world than ever before.

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WE WEAVE A MORAL FIBRE THAT STRENGTHENS LEARNERS IN TIMES OF DIFFICULTY AND GIVES THEIR LIFE MEANING AND PURPOSE BEYOND SCHOOL.

elen Keller has always been a great source of inspiration to me. She said, “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be one without hope and confidence.” Despite our current challenges, I have great confidence in the future of South Africa for all South Africans. Our school, in a sense, is like a microcosm of South Africa. We too enjoy a rich diversity of culture across our staff and learner body. At Dominican, we embrace and respect each other’s differences by listening to each other and educating our children to have optimism. The folk group Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young sang, “You who are on the road/ must have a code that you can live by,/ and so become yourself,/ teach your children well.” At Dominican, we strive to teach our children a code that they can live by. Our code does not only involve academic excellence, but rather we weave a moral fibre that strengthens learners in times of difficulty and gives their life meaning and purpose beyond school. At our Parent Information Morning and our Open Day we demonstrate everything that our school has to offer. Parents are always kept well-informed and fully aware of the activities within our school. At our Open Day we invite and encourage new students to join our Dominican family. The ethos of our school encourages consideration for others and a caring community. This is expressed through various outreach programmes. Earlier this year the Western Cape suffered devastating fires. Literally

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hundreds of homes in Knysna and surrounding areas were completely destroyed. Many families lost their homes and all their possessions. Our school joined in the drive to collect food and clothing to help those who had lost everything. I am proud to say that we made a significant contribution which I hope helped to ease their pain. We cannot fully appreciate what we have unless we have an understanding of the suffering of others. I commend all of our learners for their enthusiasm and participation in the collection. In addition to the Knysna project, we have also been involved in many other projects which have all helped to give our children a sense of compassion for those less fortunate. During the course of the year, our learners participated in many extra curricular activities and excelled both on the sports field and in cultural activities. By producing well-rounded learners who are conscientious in their studies and in their extra curricular activities, as well as being caring individuals who are considerate of others, Dominican Convent School gives our children the confidence to go out and face the world with hope or a bright future.

dalene rostovsky Head, Primary School

BRIGHT FUTURE Learners in our school strive to create a more caring community, and give us confidence in a bright future for South Africa.

FAREWELL After 17 years of leadership and service at Dominican, Mr Franc Sobreira moves on to new challenges as Head of Holy Family College in 2018.

GO CONFIDENTLY IN THE DIRECTION OF YOUR DREAMS. LIVE THE LIFE YOU HAVE IMAGINED. —HENRY DAVID THOREAU

s I pen this farewell message my mind fills with thoughts, memories and emotions. It is said that parting is “sweet sorrow”. Sweet memories, sweet thoughts but in equal measure it is sad to move on, leaving behind familiar faces, a familiar environment and leaving an institution that I have come to love and call my second home. I am leaving at the end of the year, after 17 years at Dominican with a wealth of knowledge that I will always treasure. Working here has been a fantastic learning experience and I am thankful for the skills I’ve acquired. I feel as if being here with you all each day has made me a more complete and well-rounded person. One’s personal growth is dependent on the people one interacts with as well as on their generosity and openess to share. At this institution I have encountered generosity of spirit from both colleagues and learners that have helped me grow, develop and transform. I’ve learned to be open-minded, to value other people’s opinions and to consider other ideas along with mine, to end up with a great collaborative final outcome. Working with the Dominican team has been both inspiring and enriching. Being part of a team has taught me skills that I can use in more than just the professional area of my life. A team effort takes compromise. When you are on a team you have to at times lead, sometimes follow, and more often than not, meet in the middle. I have had the pleasure to work with many great teams over the past years and for that I thank you for all the contributions shared to ensure Dominican is a great school.

institution—Dominican. My wish for everyone here is that you all continue to experience success, to feel fulfilled in all you do, and to have nothing but success and positive outcomes in the years to come! I have no doubt that Dominican will move from strength to strength and surpass the formidable entity that it is today, continuing to contribute to a life changing education for hundreds and, in fact, thousands of eager young minds. I have every confidence that this school will continue to mould young leaders that will contribute to society positively and significantly. It’s been a pleasure working here and I will truly miss it. I take with me fond memories, valuable skills, and I hope to one day leave an impression on others similar to the one that you have left on me. Thank you for everything and my best wishes for your future successes. May all of you, and this school continue to prosper and may our paths cross again in the tapestry of our lives that we will weave going into the future. I leave you with the words of Henry Thoreau: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”

franc sobreira Deputy Head: Academics

As I move on to new and fresh endeavours I do so with a special part of my heart always reserved for this special

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ithin these blue gates I have been able to do what I love with my entire being. I have been challenged to be a better version of my true self—one that grows in the love, faith and grace of God. I have been surrounded by people who love and appreciate who I am, and never had to pretend to be someone else.

I would like to encourage everyone to fall in love with who you are. May you never feel pressure to fit into the boxes that society, and even those close to your heart, have made. May you embrace your individuality, and use it to make the environment around you a better and more peaceful place. And may you learn to hold dear those who motivate and inspire you to do good and allow yourself to choose and love those who have chosen and love you. imani nyezi Head Girl

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP LEFT TO RIGHT

GRAHAM HOWARTH EXECUTIVE HEADMASTER TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO DEPUTY HEAD GIRL (SCHOOL) HEAD GIRL (BOARDING) MARIO ANTONIO HEAD BOY IMANI NYEZI HEAD GIRL EARL RATEMA DEPUTY HEAD BOY (SCHOOL) HEAD BOY (BOARDING)

is said that God opens doors, but I’d like to believe that at this point in our lives he hands us a set of keys and with knowledge of who we are, and the right aspiration of what we want to be, we open our own doors. It is important, knowing who you are in a world where so many have strayed off the path of morality to achieve a tainted version of success, because we tend to believe we are defined by what other people think or say about us. I believe being successful is becoming what you realise you may be in life in relation to whatever higher power one believes in; the soul content that is in your own heart and your sheer will to have the courage to get to that point of your life because like we’ve been taught by our headmaster: boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen it takes courage to succeed. mario antonio Head Boy

THINKING ABOUT THINKING

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Thinking School

Seeing the World Differently

ritical thinking has become an important part of the fabric of Dominican Convent School. In 2017, staff of Dominican Convent School have witnessed a change among the learner population where individuals are hungry for truth and feel empowered to seek and speak this. This empowerment has come from the range of meaningful and rich experiences provided to learners through teachers transforming the curriculum to make it more meaningful and applicable to life beyond school.

In the High School, Thinking Theme Days have continued to be an important learning opportunity for our learners. Staff promote the importance of this day and actively facilitate conversations around the difficult topics chosen by learners. Teachers do this as they recognise the value these Thinking Days have in extending our learners academically and socially. In Term 1, learners voted to explore the power of images.

The activities created for this day were designed to help learners be critical of the media-saturated society that they live in. This was an invaluable day of learning as learners started to understand the complexities behind the message of images; learners questioned why womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bodies are used to sell products, as well as identifying and critiquing the history of Christianity and race relations that has led to Jesus often being portrayed as white. Learners were also able to critique themselves in this process. They examined images they had of themselves on their devices and discussed what message this may send the viewer and whether this was the message intended. Finally, learners broke down stereotypes about themselves in order to create the identity that they wanted to project to society, not the identity society created for them. This has built digital literacy helping our learners critique and evaluate what they post and to who as well as what they choose to read and whether it is truth. In Term 2 learners chose to unpack issues around the LGBTI+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/ Transexual, Intersex +). This is a topic staff did not shy away from and we received full endorsement from the

Dominican Convent Ethos committee as well as the Catholic Institute of Education. Difficult conversations took place where learners with polar opposite views had to engage in conversations about the rights of the LGBTI+ community and their responsibilities in ensuring these rights are upheld. What was fascinating to watch throughout the day was the learners developing ability

days have empowered our learners to understand their rights and responsibilities as people living in South Africa. We are lucky in this country to have a Constitution that is futuristic and suitable to the multicultural society that exists. But how many of us actually understand what and who is protected in this document? Through the different Thinking Theme Day topics, learners are gaining the

BOTH THINKING DAYS HAVE EMPOWERED OUR LEARNERS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS PEOPLE LIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA. WE ARE LUCKY IN THIS COUNTRY TO HAVE A CONSTITUTION THAT IS FUTURISTIC AND SUITABLE TO THE MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY THAT EXISTS. to separate their personal feelings and the law in South Africa. This led to healthy conversations where learners developed a sophisticated ability to communicate and empathise with each other. At the end, individuals wrote a personal commitment that they will implement in order to uphold the rights of the LGBTI+ community. This sent a powerful message about the values of Dominican Convent School and the strides we have taken as a school community to reach equality. In many ways, both thinking

knowledge to understand what human rights are protected by law. Knowing this information is important as it seems every day on the news, there is a group of people who are being discriminated against. Our learners have the skills to understand when inequality exists and through developing their thinking skills, they also have the ability to problemsolve these. With all the changes made in the past few years to place emphasis on critical thinking as a core component of our school, there is definitely no

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THINKING DAY CHALLENGED ME TO THINK ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUND ME AND ACCEPT MY SELF AND MY IMAGE. MARIE MUTABAZI, GRADE 9

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turning back. Our learners will continue to develop their thinking skills while at Dominican Convent School and as a school, we will always challenge our learners to do their best. As a school community, we will enable learners to search for truth as young adults by critiquing the world around them. There is no doubt that if one of our learners become a leader in the next 20 years, then our country is in capable hands. In an image-saturated society, the ability to analyse and understand the intention and impact of images that individuals are exposed to is imperative to success. Last week, on the Critical Thinking Day, High School learners were taught the skill of how to analyse images, and completed tasks focused on

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understanding the intention behind images, and the role images play in people’s lives and the formation of stereotypes. The tasks helped learners understand the relationship between the message of an image and the formation of an individual’s own identity. Marie Justine in Grade 9 reported: “Thinking Day challenged me to think about what is happening around me and accept my own self and my image.” Thinking Theme Day is one of the ways critical thinking skills are being taught at Dominican. If learners can implement the skills learned from this day to their own learning every day, there is no doubt they will achieve higher marks across the curricula, form healthy identities and succeed after school. In a society where

more than 50% of young people seeking work are unemployed, Thinking Days help learners to be better prepared for the world of work. They learn to work with people of other ages and backgrounds, they learn that the real world often lacks clear-cut solutions, and they learn the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information under pressure. Through the opportunities provided to learners, they will no doubt be better equipped with the skills to solve these and other complex issues, enabling them to positively contribute to South African society. GRACE LEGGETT

CRITICAL THINKING COORDINATOR HIGH SCHOOL

Thinking School

espite the word ‘think’ being one of the most frequently used words in the English language, agreement to the question, ‘What is thinking’ has eluded mankind throughout time.

What we do agree upon though, is that thinking should and does underpin everything we do. This is especially true for teachers. After all, our job is to equip the minds of future generations so they can deal with the challenges they will eventually face beyond school. According to late future, Alvin Toffler, this means 21st century learners need to be taught more than just how to read and write but to “learn, unlearn, and unlearn”. Imagine a typical day in the life of a 21st century learner. From the minute they wake up until they eventually put their head on the pillow at night, they will be exposed to the equivalent of five newspapers full of information. Of the information they are exposed to, they can expect that a portion of what they have learnt is false and by tomorrow some of what they have learnt today will have to be unlearnt and then perhaps relearnt

when it is found to be accurate later. Today’s learners need to be able to solve problems creatively, think for themselves, adapt to change and critically evaluate the mountains of information they are exposed to. To test whether potential job applicants meet these requirements, Google, a company which embodies the 21st century ethos typically asks questions that have no answers. Instead, Google asks questions such as “How much does the Empire State Building weigh” to see if the applicant possesses the skills to work out an approximate but realistic answer. Any applicants walking in and giving a quick and straightforward answer, will not be called back. Applicants who spend time demonstrating the thoughtful process they will use to how work out the answer, will be called back.

Walk into any of the classrooms at Dominican Primary School and you will see a culture of thinking that reflects the skills needed by a 21st century learner. Rather than arrive at every class with all the answers, teachers play the pivotal role of a facilitator. The teachers’ role is to guide learners to decide for themselves what the answers are. Our focus in the class, is on the process, much the same as it is for applicants applying for a job at Google. To further equip our learners with the necessary skills, teachers at Dominican embarked on a journey that changed the direction of our teaching from focusing on information and content to providing our learners with relevant thinking tools, skills and strategies. In the Primary School, we started with De Bono’s Thinking Hats last year. There are six different coloured hats which

allow learners to approach all problems and learning contexts and content from six different areas ranging from emotions, facts, problems, solutions, process and creativity. By applying all these hats, learners can think about information laterally and therefore, more holistically. At the beginning of 2017, the Primary School teachers further developed our learners’ ability to apply relevant thinking skills to a given situation by introducing David Hyerle’s Thinking Maps. There are eight different thinking maps. Each of the thinking maps reflect a cognitive process that learners use when doing work in class. The difference is, the maps help make the cognitive processes, or thinking, visible. According to Hyerle (1996), by using the thinking maps as visual tools to show what learners know, they can develop a self-awareness of what they don’t know, still need to know as well as how they know what they do know. They can also name the cognitive process required for an activity such as, defining, describing, comparing and so on. They can therefore, practice metacognition. Metacognition is the practice of thinking about one’s thinking. With metacognition, learners can truly be independent 21st century thinkers. Teachers are also, at a glance, able to see which direction future lessons need to move in. After receiving training, all the Dominican Primary School

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TODAY’S LEARNERS NEED TO BE ABLE TO SOLVE PROBLEMS CREATIVELY, THINK FOR THEMSELVES, ADAPT TO CHANGE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE MOUNTAINS OF INFORMATION THEY ARE EXPOSED TO.

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teachers from Pre-Primary to Grade 7 implemented the thinking maps into their lessons, along with De Bono’s Thinking Hats where suitable. The purpose of each map was explicitly given and examples of how each was to be used were provided. As they year progressed, learners were then guided to choose a suitable thinking map to suit a given activity and thinking process. By the end of the year, many of the learners and teachers were so comfortable with the thinking maps that activities and examination questions were posed in such a way that learners were asked to decide for themselves which of the eight thinking maps would best be suited. Next year, we will continue to make use of and consolidate both De Bono’s Thinking Hats and David Hyerle’s Thinking Maps. However, we will be introducing the learners to the Harvard Project Zero Visible Thinking Routines. The routines are tools that also make learners thinking visible but ultimately lead to patterns of behaviour that

promote thinking. Each of the tools we have and will introduce our learners to will by themselves lead to better thinking for the 21st century learner, but collectively the tools will ensure that when learners enter a Dominican classroom, will learn rather than simply work, understand rather than only take on knowledge, know when and how to use deep rather than surface learning strategies, be creative and independent as well as interdependent. In a nutshell, they will be able to “learn, unlearn, and relearn” while focusing on the process in achieving an answer or solution to a problem. CELIA GRIGGS

CRITICAL THINKING COORDINATOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

BACK TO SCHOOL Parents of Dominican Convent Primary School learners went back to school as part of the annual Parent Information Morning and Bring and Braai. After rules, policies and procedures were discussed, educators had parents complete a task their child had done in class the previous week. Sitting on tiny chairs at low tables, parents were challenged to see the world as their son or daughter experiences it every day. Many parents were amazed by how much teaching and learning has changed in the years since they left school, and were appreciative of the depth and breadth of thinking required from Grade 1 upward.

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Math and Science Education

Newton Never Imagined This

FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE

Parents, educators, and visiting children took part in the demonstrations. They Dominican Convent School were particularly amazed hosted the third Festival by Dominicans’ experiment of Science on 11 March that demonstrated how a 2017. Midrand, Marlboro non-Newtonian fluid changed and Summerwood Primary properties when different schools participated in pressure was applied to a the festival. The schools mixture of cornstarch and explained and demonstrated water, affectionately known experiments ranging from as Oobleck. testing for starch, wiring an electric circuit, observing the “We all had lots of fun reaction of chlorine and soda, and learnt a lot from this making elephant toothpaste, experience.” and observing the explosive ONTHATILE LEKATA AND reaction of sodium metal GARON BEUKES, GRADE 7 and chlorine.

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MATHS CHALLENGE

While parents and educators watched, the second round began. Learners now had to On 16 September, 312 construct 3D shapes ranging learners from 13 primary from a cube to a tetrahedron. schools in Gauteng gathered The learners approached at Dominican Convent their tasks with keen interest, School to participate in and enjoyed interacting with our fourth Primary School learners from other schools. Maths Challenge. The overall winner of The challenge comprised of the school challenge was two rounds. In the first round, Cliffview Primary School, learners worked with learners Fairview. in their grade from other DARRYL BIMRAY schools to solve problems. MATHS EDUCATOR

Entrepreneurship

Building Business Skills

THE PREMIER SKILLS CHALLENGE TAUGHT US TO THINK BEYOND â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NORMALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; AND DISCOVER HOW BUSINESSES CAN ADD VALUE TO EXISTING OFFERINGS. ZIZO CHUMA, GRADE 11

n 18 February, a team of five Grade 11 learners represented Dominican Convent School in the British Council Premier Skills Entrepreneurship Challenge. The Premier Skills Challenge is a new initiative developed in partnership with the British Council and the Premier League (football) that seeks to foster business skills in young people, built on the business platform of existing soccer brands. Participating schools go through an intensive business development process where they pitch ideas to their peers and facilitators, and the school selects one team to represent them at a national competition.

included introducing a kids activity room so parents would be free to watch football without interruption; a second team exhibition match before the main club event; the introduction of a sky dining room where fans could watch the match; a card-based fan loyalty programme; and a karaoke event for fans after the end of a football match. Learners walked away with a much greater appreciation of the effort and care required to start a new business venture, and the importance of building financial support to make their ideas sustainable.

The Dominican team planned a variety of income-generating activities built on the Manchester United brand. Ideas

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Active Citizenship

Caring For Others

Tribute Poems KE MATUNG LEKOLOKOTWANE LA MOKOMASIA SEBATA. NAMANE E TSHEHLA. LEHAKWE MPHOLO, GRADE 3

What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.

Grandparents Tea in honouring the seniors in our community and to celebrate the gift of unconditional love. The morning was eventful with the learners from Grade 000 to Grade 3 entertaining the most valued members of our community.

NELSON MANDELA

The grandparents found the morning both entertaining and a dedication to a true icon. We should all try to live our lives in accordance with Madibaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for our country.

As we commemorate and celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela and all those who fought for our democracy, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be reminded that acts of kindness should not be done only on 18 July but each opportunity afforded to us. Grandparents play an important role in developing values in our children that will help guide them as they grow and make decisions through their own experiences in an everchanging world. The Pre-Primary and Foundation Phase learners hosted a

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As we continue our daily journey of making South Africa a better place for all, instilling values of love, peace, harmony and hope, let us, as a family of Dominican, strive to leave behind a legacy to eradicate social injustices, in all its forms, on a daily basis. DEIDRE MACKENZIE

HOD, PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL

Active Citizenship

Helping Hands

The Pre-Primary Career Day helps learners to understand various occupations and fosters awareness of how learners can improve the community through their work.

“I want to be a chef when I grow up to make food and cakes but also to feed the poor.” LEHOHLONOLO LITABE, GRADE R

“When I grow up I want to work in the army to protect the citizens of South Africa from criminals.”

“I will teach the community to use a fire extinguisher if they have a fire at home. I would teach them what firefighters do.”

LETHABO NKADIMENG, GRADE R

OMPHILE MATLHAKO, GRADE R

The Grade 1 learners are “I want to become a police officer. discussing people in our The police help people who community who help us. We are in trouble. They catch bad have spoken about who helps us people.” in different sectors of society. The KELVIN MOLOI, GRADE 1 learners spoke about what they thought people did to help them. “My teacher helps me to learn. I “The dentist helps people like me. go to the dentist when my teeth need to come out.” The firefighter helps us to put out a fire if your home is on fire.” TYLER LOTKIN, KHATHU MPYATONA, GRADE 1

GRADE 1

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Planning for the Future

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son Tim Fish Hodg Guest Speaker:

(Hons) and a of Business Science Tim has a Bachelor of Cape Town sity ver Uni the from of Bachelor of Laws s from the University and a Master of Law Masters in rently completing a cur is He an. hig Mic the University rights law through as a Legal international human SERI Tim worked ing join ore Bef . rs and also of Oxford N27 for several yea TIO SEC at her earc Res Yacoob at k for Justice Zakeria is a worked as a law cler South Africa. Tim of rt Cou al tion the Constitu Constitution of the Know Your er mb me ng th ndi fou a Sou mittee member of Campaign and a com utory hts Commission’s stat interests African Human Rig arch rese His ice. to just ess acc on tee mit forms of com nomic rights, radical include social and eco tionalism and interactions stitu con tive transforma the politics of recognition and between the politics of redistribution.

Guest Speaker: Shaista Amod Shaista graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 2010 and London School of Economics and Political Science in 2012. She spent four years working at the South African Reserve Bank as an Economist before recently joining HarambeeYouth Employment Accelerator as a Senior Research Manager. Shaista is passionate about South African issues, specifically economic growth, gender inequality and issues faced by the youth. As a freelance writer, she has contributed to Groundup and The Daily Maverick and presented at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) conference in Paris.

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his year has seen the introduction of Imbizo, a programme that provides career guidance to learners. Professionals from different fields came to the school, including an economist, a playwright, a data scientist and a lawyer, just to name a few. Every professional who spoke at each seminar highlighted the need for thinking and problem solving skills in their profession. This has helped learners who attended the programme to understand the importance of thinking skills to reach their career goals. Phila in Grade 10 noted, “Imbizo has helped me decide where I want to go in life and most importantly, it taught me how to get there.” The learners who did attend these seminars have become more focused on how to reach their goals and the opportunities that exist for them after school.

GRACE LEGGETT

CRITICAL THINKING COORDINATOR HIGH SCHOOL

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IMBIZO HAS HELPED ME DECIDE WHERE I WANT TO GO IN LIFE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT TAUGHT ME HOW TO GET THERE. PHILA LUFELE, GRADE 10

FAITH

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The Dominican Order

Hearing God’s Call

eligious life is a journey of following God’s call to wholeness. It is a journey of finding a deeper truth leading to a new vision, and then having the courage to let it mould our lives and that of the Congregation and the people with whom we interact. Sandra Schneiders (New Wineskins: Reimagining Religious Life Today, p.186) expressed this, very aptly when she writes, “Our activity is not so much an earning our way as a cooperating with the Creator God in transforming history into God’s reign of justice and love.” As Congregation we have experienced a number of marker events of God’s guiding and transforming power, especially in the past two years, within the Congregation and as part of a wider community. The celebration of 800 years of the Dominican Order in 2016 started with a dream of one person and grew into a most memorable day bringing together more than one thousand people. Yes, dreams whether they occur while we are asleep or awake can be starter events carrying a message which is intricately interwoven with our physical and/or spiritual reality. Many dreams have a very deep meaning connecting us to the source of all life, God. Such dreams show us the way into the future, because they challenge us to be open to see familiar things in new ways in order to perceive the message they hold. They are indeed starter events, because they initiate the development of a movement of God’s presence with a past, a present and a future. Last year’s future has become this year’s present and thus the celebration of Dominican life and mission continues. This year opened with a celebration of thanksgiving of 800 years of Dominican spirituality manifested in the preaching of God’s Word into a world searching for meaning. Although this meeting celebrated a closure it opened the door to usher in a year of three major thanksgiving events. The centenary of Mary’s appearance to the children in Fatima certainly forms the centre of the year for thousands of people throughout the world embracing all continents as she travelled the world in the form of the original statue of Fatima in Portugal. For the Dominican family and more specifically for the Dominican Sisters of King Williams Town (KWT) and the Dominican brethren, who have recently celebrated their centenary of presence in South Africa, it has had an even deeper significance since Mary is the patroness of the Dominicans and also of South Africa – guiding, protecting, interceding, as she protects us under her mantle.

With her unique presence centering the year she is the most realistic symbol of uniting past and future in the here and now, a symbol of continuity of our God given mission manifested in Our Lady handing Dominic and Catherine the rosary. This mission consists first and foremost in prayer and contemplation and then, flowing out of this special time with God, preaching in word and

OUR LIFE AND MISSION MUST ALWAYS BE AT THE EDGE ... FINDING NEW WAYS OF RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE TIMES. deed (contemplata aliis tradere) so that we may pass on to others what we have received in prayer. The celebration of 140 years of KWT Dominicans on 16 September was steeped in symbolism. The fact that St Vincent’s School for the Deaf was a building site was a reminder that our life and mission must always be at the edge, in fact a building site finding new ways of responding to the needs of the times. The reason for the somewhat chaotic situation is the creation of a wellness centre for the deaf community, which will be a centre and outreach point for the many hearing impaired people where they can find the help they need and which ordinary facilities cannot offer them. A strong reminder of the need for sharing and community building is the fact that St Vincent’s and Pridwin are no longer just adjoining schools but share facilities, such as the sports facilities and the auditorium where we enjoyed the meal. The apostles had to walk to Emmaus to have their eyes opened and recognise Jesus. We walked a good distance from St Vincent’s Hall to the auditorium to share a meal and reconnect with many guests who had come from far and wide even as far as Montebello and Harare. In addition it connected past to present. Celebrations speak a unique language and this one spoke of unity, bondedness and being sent in the name of Jesus Christ. May we continue our journey united in the spirit of Dominic and Catherine. SR SANDRA BECKER, OP dominican convent school magazine

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DOES THE EMERGENCE OF A ‘POST-TRUTH’ SOCIETY MAKE DOMINICAN EDUCATION IRRELEVANT? NO. IT’S NEEDED MORE THAN EVER BEFORE.

n an increasingly noisy world it can be difficult to find a quiet space to discover, then listen to your inner voice. Social scientists officially noted the beginning of the “post-truth” society in 2016, where the volume of the message and the size of the personality sending the message are more important than facts supporting the message.

of the learner executive, and the performance of the High School choir had learners, parents and teachers dancing and singing. It was wonderful to witness such a happy occasion where our school community could come together to celebrate as a family. I continue to be impressed by the genuine love and respect our learners show for each other when awards are announced.

Does the emergence of a post-truth society make Dominican education irrelevant?

We are seeing more and more learners answering the call to take responsibility and accountability for their school performance. This is evident in the Matric results over the past few years and in learner achievement from Grade R to Grade 11. There is a growing belief among the learners that success is tangible and achievable if you are prepared to work for it.

No, a Dominican education, grounded in a search to seek, speak, and live the truth, is needed now more than ever. Learners today, more than any time in human history, need to be able to process myriad conflicting sources of information, have the training to be able to find validity or bias in these sources, and most importantly have had the time to listen to their inner voice and go forth into the world confident of who they are and cognizant of their convictions. In a world that often provides a voice and a direction, a Dominican learner must matriculate with the courage to go their own way. At the High School prize-giving we were privileged to see the first fruits of the learners who have discovered, and are following, their inner voice. The pure joy and delight that has become part and parcel of the annual High School prize-giving ceremony made the occasion one to remember. The awarding of the Summa Cum Laude blazer to Imani Nyezi, the announcement

The emergence of a post-truth society has led to the emergence of increasingly divided communities, where those who are different, or think differently are no longer tolerated. Apartheid was built on such a lie, and we have lived through the consequences of its injustice. Let us work together to inspire our learners to find a better way and value all that is true. May their actions, and the good that results from these actions, cut through the cacophony of the posttruth world. GRAHAM HOWARTH EXECUTIVE HEADMASTER

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Baptism

Walk in the Light

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Eleven learners were baptised and received into the Catholic Church by Fr Letsie on 15 June. Baptism is a public testimony of our love for God, in a world where faith, hope and love can be hard to find. The baptised were reminded that Baptism is not an event but a spiritual journey, that requires us to try and choose God every single day, in every single situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was in the car coming to school I was so excited that I was going to be baptised. When I got baptised I was nervous. The water was cold. I tried to be brave. When I got my candle, it was so smooth. I felt I could hold it the whole day. Mrs Changa, thank you for preparing me for Baptism.â&#x20AC;? OFENTSE OLIPHANT, GRADE 3

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CONFIRMATION WAS A MOMENT OF UNITY WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT, A BLESSED FEELING AND HAD LIGHTENED MY DAYS OF DARKNESS. ATLEGANG MAKOU, GRADE 11

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Confirmation

First Communion

Confirmation is one of the last 15 initiation rites of the Catholic OCT Church and, due to the presence of the Holy Spirit, strengthens one’s relationship with God. It requires a rejection of all evil. In order for one to pursue this faith journey, a candidate must wholeheartedly accept the Holy Spirit, confess their sins and further their knowledge of the Catholic Church. With Mrs Rosalia Motha guiding us on the path of faith, and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit to further our faith and knowledge, we managed to end our journey with peace and joy in our hearts knowing that God is with us.

“My First Holy Communion was on Sunday. When Father said it was time to receive Communion, I was proud and happy to be part of the group receiving Communion. Before I took the body of Christ, I looked up to God and said in my heart, ‘Thank you God for this day’ and I looked at Father and smiled.” NEO MABE, GRADE 3

WHEN FATHER READ THE GOSPEL, I REALISED THAT THE IMPORTANT THING WAS NOT THE TASTE, IT WAS THAT YOU WERE RECEIVING CHRIST. MARIA JOAO, GRADE 3

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Faith Community Each week at Mass we gather as a whole school to share our joys and sorrows, to ask for forgiveness, and pledge our lives in service.

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GRADE 12 VALEDICTORY MASS

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Open T Our Eyes

he period of Lent is a time for renewing our friendship with God. In the busyness of our lives, our relationship with our God weakens. We walk in the footsteps and follow the pattern of Christ’s life. Lent helps us who are the Body of Christ to continue to bring God’s Good News. We are able to evangelise and remind each other to have a break in our lives to think about our relationship with God. Pope Francis, in his Lenten message for 2017, urges us to make room for God’s word in our hearts. He says, “The word of God helps us to open our eyes to welcome and love life, especially when it is weak and vulnerable.”

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When we look around our country and see xenophobia, tremendous inequality, and a lack of honesty, let us humbly open our hearts to conversion, charity, penance and reconciliation. As part of our Lenten journey, let us look within ourselves to see where we can be better people, and then do our part to make the world we inhabit a better place. Let every person we encounter walk away better for having met us. Let us be a source of hope for others in a land where hope often seems lost. ROSALIA MOTHA HEAD OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Spiritual Retreats

Finding Peace

Once a year, each Grade from 4 to 12 has the opportunity to journey off campus for a day of spiritual reflection. This “retreat” from regular life gives learners a chance to consider how they can become better people, set spiritual goals, and better members of society. Recently, the Grade 7s visited Bosco Youth Centre for a retreat focused on retaining strong values in positions of leadership. Learners also considered how they would be true to their values in the face of peer pressure. Finally, learners explored ways of letting go of their

mistakes and asking forgiveness through a process of reconciliation. Many of the Grade 7s found the reconciliation service to be the highlight of the retreat, and felt relieved of their guilt and sin. To put it in their own words: “Sir, we feel lighter!”

Catholic Schools’ Week

Living Heritage We celebrated Catholic Schools’ Week by remembering the story of the three shepherds who saw Our Lady of Fatima 100 years ago. Although the apparitions took place centuries after St Dominic lived, the devotion of the rosary has always been an important part of the Dominican spiritual heritage. The High School created a giant rosary in the garden where learners and staff took part in saying a decade of the rosary at first break each day. Primary School learners made a

mural below the Dominican High School sign. Grade 2 to 7 learners wrote messages of why they love their Catholic school. Grade 1s drew their happy faces. The Pre-Primary School also joined in the spirit with a Bible character dress up day on Friday, 26 May. Learners will either recite a poem or Bible verse or sing a song explaining their character. LELULMA POSHOLI

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An Inspired Life We remembered the life of Ontlametse Phalatse at a special memorial service in her honour at St Anne’s Catholic Church. Ontlametse had lived a life of meaning, a life that on reflection showed us how to live. It is our responsibility to ensure that as individuals we live lives that are filled with meaning because meaning is not automatically given, it is something for which we must strive. This was Ontlametse’s greatest legacy to us all as she taught us that a shorter life expectancy is no barrier to living a full and productive life. Furthermore, she proved that size does not matter; it is the size of your heart that is key to life. Ontlametse showed us that in life you are able to triumph even in

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adversity, as it is your strength of character that positively defines the quality of your life. She reminded us that despite life’s obstacles and hardships there is always room for happiness, laughter and a sense of humour. Equally, Ontlametse’s achievements are an example that one’s attitude will determine the quality of your life and whether, in turn, your life had meaning or not. So as we reflect on Ontlametse’s life let each one of us strive to live a life of significance, and by so doing pay tribute to the memory of Ontlametese, at the same time positively enriching the people in our lives with whom we are in daily contact. GRAHAM HOWARTH EXECUTIVE HEADMASTER

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

On Stage

Kwasuka Sukela— Footprints

I GREW BEYOND TYPECAST BOUNDARIES AND DISCOVERED NEW WAYS OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION ON STAGE. SIYABONGA NDABA, GRADE 12

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The stories liberated by clever Anansi drifted back from the gods into the hands of the joyous people. Some of the stories were then brought to life on stage. On 4 May, an enthralled audience watched the opening production of Kwasuka Sukela – Footprints, a play of six acts written by visiting educator Chris Walters. Produced by Dominican’s Viloshini Naidoo and knit together with movement and music by Nthlane Ratlhagane, Kwasuka Sukela enacts ancient and modern African tales with universal messages: the danger of hubris, greed and jealousy, overprotecting those we love, and the impossibility of determining the final paths of our children.

Chris Walters retired as Drama teacher at Stowe School in the United Kingdom in 2016. He came with his wife, Val, to live and work at Dominican Convent School during Term 1. He developed the remarkable play, Kwasuka Sukela—Footprints.

When I knew I was coming to Dominican, I wanted to bring with me a play with an African feel, relevant to an African

audience. I had on my shelf at home a book of African folk tales, so decided to choose six of those to dramatise. The first part of the play’s title—Kwasuka Sukela (Zulu for “Once upon a time”) reflects the storytelling approach. The second part—Footprints—refers to the journey the play undertakes, from the very beginning of stories to the modern day: the final story uses modern music,

modern dance and modern costume. Having heard the school’s wonderful choir, I was determined that they too had to be involved, as well as drumming, marimbas, and dance of all kinds. CHRIS WALTERS VISITING DIRECTOR

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High School Choir

Transcendant Sound

The choir has been absolutely fantastic this year. With the number of choir members increasing and the different voices coming along, we have had the opportunity to have young soloists that can make the crowd “go wild”. It has been a bit difficult here and there, especially when it came to weekend performances and late night performances. I would like to thank all choir members for making this year a great year SABELWA MABUYA GRADE 11

I joined the Dominican choir in 2015 and since then I’ve improved as a person because our choir is not only a place where we sing, but a place where lessons are taught, morals are given and respect and love is shared. The Dominican choir improves every year and this year has been a very wonderful year for the choir, as we’ve had new songs introduced and new junior soloists that have joined us. I would like to thank Mrs Motha and all of the choir members for being such a supportive and loving family. REABETSOE MACHEPHA GRADE 10

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Primary School Arts and Culture

Celebrating the Arts

07 OCT

Inter-school Culture Festival Dominican hosted its first-ever inter-school Culture Festival. Parents and children who filled the hall enjoyed poetry, music, dance, marimba and drumming performances that represented myriad South African—and other African cultures. Our special guests, St Dominic’s School in Boksbur,g entertained all gathered with numerous musical ensembles.

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And It Was Good The Foundation Phase wowed audiences as they presented their year-end musical, And It Was Good. A blend of all our schools’ culture activities were well-represented by Grade 1 to 3 learners as they told the story of creation through dance, drumming, marimba and song. This truly shows that our diversity has rooted deep in our schools.

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Marimba and Drumming

Dominican Heartbeat Our school can be proud to be called the school of culture. Our learners can also be pleased to be called culturally diverse. These are the words that we are fast growing to call our ways at Dominican Convent School. The way which we embrace our heritage has no contention. We are truly diverse. This year our learners have managed to show us how we have welcomed diversity as a school. After turning back at the semi-finals in the past two years to feature in the finals was an amazing feat. Our marimba bands have shone the Dominican flag and went as far as the finals of the National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA) competitions. Dominican was also

well-represented at the International Marimba and Steelpan Festival, by our band winning a category prize for their rendition of the Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn. The introduction of the Junior/ Intermediate Primary band will be a symbol of growth as well, as the band has been playing at our school events last year and this year at the first Primary School culture festival. The band played alongside the St Dominicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and held its own at the Dominican Primary School culture festival.

ensemble played with the senior marimba band and made substantial contribution in the band being in the finals. The introduction of the primary drumming ensemble shows the growth of our ensemble. Led by our own Ms Bongumusa Mbatha, one of the first members of our schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drumming ensemble who is now completing an internship at the school, the ensemble has done well performing at our inaugural culture festival. NTHLANE RATLHAGANE

MOVEMENT, DANCE, MARIMBA AND DRUMMING TEACHER

Our drumming ensemble is featuring more and more in our cultural activities. As one member of the

I LEFT EACH PRACTICE WITH AN EVEN GREATER PASSION FOR MUSIC. THE GREATEST JOY HAS BEEN TO MAKE OTHERS FEEL THROUGH THE MUSIC THAT YOU CREATE. MASEGO TLHABANYANE, GRADE 11

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I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT COMPOSING NEW BEATS AND MY PASSION FOR DRUMMING HAS LED ME TO NEW EXPERIENCES. I AM NOW ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITHOUT WORDS, THROUGH BODY LANGUAGE AND SOUND. SIMNIKIWE DHLAMINI, GRADE 8

I LOVE THE SOUNDS AND MELODIES YOU GET FROM THE DRUM. MATHAPELO PHORORO, GRADE 6

I HAD LOTS OF FUN, MADE NEW FRIENDS AND LEARNED NEW SONGS PHEMELO RATLHAGANE, GRADE 5

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Everybody Dance

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Dance was a highlight this year as we saw a hip-hop duo from Dominican reach the heights of the NEA in the semi-finals for the first time. We anticipate further growth as the dance clubs continue to grow. Well done to our Afro-fusion clubs: hip-hop; pantsula; gumboots; western contemporary, Indian, Batswana; isiZulu and more to be introduced in 2018.

THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MY DAUGHTER TO FIND HER TALENT AND LOVE OF BALLET. SAMANTHA LOTKIN, PARENT

I LEARNT HOW TO PANTSULA, TSWANA DANCE AND A BIT OF HIPHOP …. WE’RE ALL MORE FLEXIBLE NOW WHEN IT COMES TO GENRE. BUQAQAWULI NOBAKADA, GRADE 11

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NOW I SEE VIOLIN AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF MY LIFE AND AN INSTRUMENT I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT. NANDI MKHATSHWA, GRADE 9

Solo Performance

Learning to Play

This year at Domincan, we once again offered music tuition in recorder, piano, violin, guitar and drums to both Primary and High School learners. The varied range of ages meant lots of room for musical progress, be it beginners learning something new or Novices working harder to become better at their skills. These skills are taught in different ways for the different learners. A helping tool for the teachers are the books and instruments at hand and even allowing learners to get their very own practice books and instruments, which means outstanding progress was made by some learners who embraced this opportunity. They practiced at home by further exploring these books beyond expectation or instruction. Our expectations were blown away once again at our showcase concerts. The Foundation Phase concert was a highlight for the young beginners, showing their parents, teachers and peers what they had learnt. There were some shaky and very small hands on all the instruments mentioned above but the music that came through these youngsters was truly delightful. The showcase

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concert by the older learners showed a variety of skill and talent, including playing-byear and even performing an own/original composition. There was even an opportunity for the learners preparing for practical exams to get some live exposure in front of the audience as they presented their exam pieces ranged in different musical grades. The learners played and passed their external violin examinations with Garon Beukes and Nandi Mkhatshwa being the stand-out performances, having passed their grades with Merit. Garon writes, “My experience with music at Dominican Convent is wonderful, mainly because I have good teachers. They show me how to enjoy my music, and help me grow my interests, not only in music and not only specifically to a single instrument. Dominican Convent allowed me to pursue a wider range of instruments, from piano to violin to guitar. There are many others one can choose from. We are allowed to be creative as our teachers cater to our individual needs to bring out the best of our talents.”

Finding Our Identity Bonnietah Joseph, Grade 8

Basetsana Moropa, Grade 8

Nthabiseng Sonblo, Grade 8

Nyasha Chisora, Grade 8

Luthando Jikajika, Grade 8

Hlengiwe Plaatjies, Grade 8

Jemima Ruben, Grade 8

Shanna Whiteman, Grade 8

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Identity Hats

Banthatile Madubanya, Grade 6

Tenderoyashe Makuwerere, Grade 6

Relebogile Mxakato, Grade 6

Ofentse Tshishonga, Grade 6

Tanya Nethononda, Grade 6

Morome Kassa, Grade 6

Gomolemo Matseba, Grade 6

Unathi Dubazani, Grade 6

Kutlwano Mthembu, Grade 6

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Tinashe Chitaka, Grade 6

Alwande Mdletshe, Grade 5

Hlumela Gcasamba, Grade 7

Katlego Shongwe, Grade 7

Nelly Mukadzeri, Grade 7

Tania Van Wyk, Grade 7

Maya Koopman, Grade 1

Gabriella Makanda, Grade 1

Angela Mwangi, Grade 5

Hand Made Michyle Watkins, Grade 5

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Letlotlo Mokhethi, Grade R

Lehlohonolo Litabe, Grade R

Sphumelele Fawehinmi, Grade R

Mangaliso Ngubeni, Grade R

Matome Selowa, Grade R

Omphile Matlhako, Grade R

Tanya Alick, Grade R

Melokuhle Khumalo, Grade R

This is Me

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Having Fun Grade 1

Kemoratile Metseleng, Grade 1

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Ronewa Nemakhavane, Grade 1

Senzelweumusa Makhubo, Grade 1

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Bokang Mokhethi, Grade 4

Laika Muanza, Grade 5

Grace Manase, Grade 4

Alwande Mdletshe, Grade 5

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Bernadine Zwane, Grade 6

Misho Mashigo, Grade 6

Banthatile Madubanya, Grade 6

Mathapelo Phororo, Grade 6

Sethu Ngobese, Grade 6

Tanya Nethanonda, Grade 6

Cool Cats

Neo Thoane, Grade 6

Keyan Naidoo, Grade 6

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Roads Less Travelled

Tamia Tshili, Grade 9

Keraiya Naidoo, Grade 9

Kgotso Mabuya, Grade 9

Chelsea-Rose Mackenzie, Grade 9

Matshidiso Mohulo, Grade 9 52

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Patterns in Nature Anele Ndawo, Grade 3

Andile Nkwenkwana, Grade 3

Nyakallo Ntsooa, Grade 3

Ethan Benjamin, Grade 3

Temoho Monanyane, Grade 3 Lungile Bala, Grade 3

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Joy and Sorrow

Tshiamo Lekalakala, Grade 8

Anele Ndawo, Grade 3

Hlumela Gcasamba, Grade 7 Vincent Mashaba, Grade 1

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Katleho Shongwe, Grade 7

Sibongakonke Ndawo, Grade 7

Hayden Watkins, Grade 1

Thato Serepo, Grade 7

Ofentse Tshehla, Grade 7

Cosmic Patterns

Unathi Tshuma, Grade 7

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Self and Society

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Dolly Vilankulu, Grade 11

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Ndzalama Mthembu, Grade 8

Aurea Nogueira, Grade 10

Chelsea-Rose Mackenzie, Grade 9

Buqaqawuli Nobakada, Grade 11

Boitumelo Khoanyane, Grade 10 dominican convent school magazine

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Siphokazi Khala, Grade 8

Cindy Dzobo, Grade 11

Kgomotso Tshukudu, Grade 9

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Nombusiso Dowelani, Grade 11

Ashlen Ngwenya, Grade 9

Idayi Moyo, Grade 9

Kutlwano Shai, Grade 9

Silent No Longer

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Zizo Chuma, Grade 11

Sibusiso Sithole, Grade 10

Aurea Nogueira, Grade 10

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Moradi Kerametswe, Grade 11

Buqaqawuli Nobakada, Grade 11

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Order and Chaos

Tears of Broken Roots—Zisuxolo Mhlayivana, Grade 12

Johannesburg the Old, Johannesburg the New—Trevlin Olckers, Grade 12

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High School Basketball

Tip-off to New Era

Dominican’s storied basketball programme opened a new era on Saturday, 9 September, as it hosted its inaugural U14 Inter-school Tournament. Participating schools included The Ridge, Jeppe Boys, Bishop Bavin, Sagewood, St Benedict’s, one Dominican U14 team and two U13 development teams. The big winners of the day were St Benedict’s, who took home gold as well as the coveted floating trophy. Our U13 development team showed great fight and character to come

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an impressive second place among established U14 basketball teams. Bishop Bavin came third with a spirited performance over Sagewood in the runner-up final. Thank you to all who made the day possible, the parents who came to support, and the marimba and drumming bands for the entertainment. SUZAN MALEHO AND SABELO THUSI COACHES

2017 season results U14 W

U17 L

U19 L

The Open boys basketball team fared well in the St Peter’s Tournament, competing against nearly 50 schools. Despite a slow start, the boys advanced to the finals where they lost a heartbreaking match to Michaelmount, 23–46.

OUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT WAS MAKING IT TO THE FINAL OF THE ST PETER’S TOURNAMENT. UNFORTUNATELY OUR TEAM CAME UP SHORT, BUT IT IS ALL RIGHT BECAUSE WE VALUE PROGRESS OVER VICTORY. NATHAN BARUTI, GRADE 12

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High School Basketball

Driving to Victory

erm 3 opened with a return to the courts for the storied Dominican Convent School basketball programme. Basketball at Dominican is the perfect combination of rich history and emerging talent. We have had a winning programme for a while now and it doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon, with a First team that has been strong since the beginning of the season, and U17 and U15 teams following the pathway paved by those before them. With a

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little bit of guidance and a lot of teamwork, Dominican has a chance of being the best team in South Africa. Our Term 3 campaign began on Thursday, 7 September and ended at the City Championships where the girls made their fifth consecutive appearance. The U15 girls defeated Rand Girls 26–12 in the semifinal, and the U17 Girls depeated Germiston High School 10–5 in a

highly contested match. This set up a final against basketball powerhouse Norkem Park, where our U15 girls were defeated 9–14 and the U17 girls, were defeated 19–30. The girls finished second in the city overall. SAMUKELE NGEMA, GRADE 11

2017 season results U15 W

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INTER-CATHOLIC CHAMPIONS For the second year in a row, the Dominican Convent High School girls Open team are the InterCatholic Champions. After easily qualifying for the final match, the DCS Open team faced stiff competition from Chisipite School, Zimbabwe. Despite Chisipite’s stingy defense, Dominican prevailed 16–9, and hoisted the tournament trophy.

BASKETBALL IS A SISTERHOOD THAT KEPT MY HEAD UP THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL. FROM LOSING ALMOST EVERY GAME IN 2013 TO COMPETING AT ST PETERS, WE’VE GROWN IN SKILL, LOVE AND STRENGTH. IMANI NYEZI, GRADE 12

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2017 season results U11 W

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Boys Football

Beautiful Game

THIS YEAR IN FOOTBALL WE LEARNT HOW TO RESPECT OTHERS, SHOW SPORTSMANSHIP AND STILL BE THE BEST PLAYERS ON THE PITCH. LUTHANDO JIKAJIKA, GRADE 8

2017 season results U14

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Dominican continued to develop its football programmes in 2017. The Primary School football teams honed their skills in the Inter-Catholic competion against challenging opponents. The 2016 U14 boys moved to the U16 team in 2017 and the strong foundation they built last year proved sufficient to take them to the finals.

On 2 August, Coach Moose Maseko and the U16 team headed to Sacred Heart to play in the 2017 League final. In their second finals appearance in two years, the boys fought relentlessly, but lost 2–5. The Open boys—always challenged to find time to practice when faced by academic demands—defeated many strong opponents.

High School Volleyball

2017 season results OPEN BOYS

Striking Gold

The growth and development of volleyball at Dominican was highlighted by Enock Soko’s selection to the Johannesburg East District team, Regional team, and ultimately the Gauteng Provincial team. Enock’s team camped at Wits from 7 to 9 July then departed for Durban for the South African

School Nation Winter Games Championships which were held at Durban University of Technology, from 10 July until 14 July. They fared well in Interprovincial competion, making it to the final against KwaZuluNatal, where they lost 2–0.

VOLLEYBALL GOALS ARE ATTAINED NOT BY STRENGTH BUT BY TEAMWORK AND PERSEVERANCE ENOCK SOKO, GRADE 11

Primary School Football

Fun and Teamwork

10 June was the best day ever at school. Well, for me at least, because it is my first year at this school. We got into the bus. It felt like we were going to heaven. Then when we started our matches, I realised that it was not about the bus ride, or winning the game, it was all about having fun and teamwork. We played four matches. We lost two and drew two. AMULIKE DUBE, GRADE 3

I have been playing football since I was five years old. I play it almost every day. I got an Xbox for a present and all I do at home is play, play and play on it. When we were going to Sacred Heart for football I was so nervous, but with the team, I knew they had my back even though we lost twice and drew twice. It was fun. We got to play, eat and learn our formation. Football is my favourite sport in

the whole wide world. I am very happy that I was part of that team and the game. Mrs Changa, Mrs Chendip, Mrs Busi and coach Sabelo I would like to say thank you for getting us ready. SENZO NTSHINGILA , GRADE 3

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High School Netball

Rising Stars

I REALLY ENJOYED SEEING OUR TEAM GROW AND PROSPER. WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH A LOT BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT WAS ALL WORTH IT. ELLA MARRIOTT, GRADE 9

n Saturday, 5 March 2017 the U16 and Open netball teams went to Saheti for their annual Sevens Tournament. It was an amazing day filled with competition, motivation, teamwork and prayer. It was my fifth and last time attending the tournament and I enjoyed every moment. The matches were challenging and we continually had to remind ourselves of our goal to be at our best. There were times when we felt like giving up but as Samukele Ngema (11M) said, “The difficulty of the tournament drove us to greatness.” We persevered and reminded ourselves that we are Dominican learners, and Dominican learners do not give up. They fight until the last second. In the end, hard work and persistence paid off. The Open team played in the Championship match for the first time in Dominican history, even though we lost the hard-fought final battle.

MICHEL MAHLANGU, GRADE 12

2017 season results U14 W

U15 D

U16 D

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U19 D

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Primary School Netball

2017 season results U10 W

U11 D

U12 D

U13 D

Excited to Play

“Yeeeeh!” I screamed, when Mrs Appels chose me to be the GS player. That stands for Goal Shooter. I was so happy because my mom used to be a goal shooter when she was my age. Our first match was amazing! But our second wasn’t so great because it started to rain. So we couldn’t play. Our last match at Sacred Heart was frightening because a lot of schools were there. My friends told me there is nothing to worry about. That made me happy. Even though we only won one game I was happy to be a part of that journey with my friends. MARIA JOAO, GRADE 3

At first I thought netball was hard but when I played, I found it easy to play. So I started getting good at it and I found it fun. Then we played against Sacred Heart. It was tough but we won. Then we went again verses Saint Cathrines. We lost that game. It was fun for our last game. We would like to thank Mrs Appels our coach for taking the trouble and the patience to teach us netball. ANELE NDAWO, GRADE 3

St Peter's Tournament is usually one of the most

challenging for my team, but with hard work and determination, we managed to motivate each other to perform to the best of our ability, which led us to the quarter-finals, but unfortunately we didn't qualify for the finals. We came second in our pool, which is Pool A, and won against every team except for Krugersdorp High, which was a very big achievement for us since we played against schools that are in higher League pools than us. With more hard work, team building and a positive mindset, we hope to take the cup next year. THOBEKA BOKOPANE, GRADE 11

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2017 season results U11 W

U13 D

Primary School Basketball

Undefeated

Junior Champions, AISJ Tournament

U13 CSSC Festival Champions

n Saturday, 28 October 2017, the U13 boys braved the icy cold weather and travelled early to the American International School Johannesburg. We played against Middle School teams and defeated AISJ, AISP, St Stithians and Crawford Sandton by wide margins. We proceeded to the finals as we had won all matches convincingly and topped our pool. Playing against Jeppe Boys High School, we gave of our

Dominican Convent School hosted the U13 CSSC Basketball Festival on 11 February 2017. Schools from different religious denominations participated in the Catholic Schools’ Festival, including Dominican Convent School, St Benedict’s College, Sacred Heart College, Holy Family College, Maryvale College, Saheti School, Bishop Baven School, St Peter’s College and St Stithians College. After round-robin play in two pools, Dominican Convent School emerged as the champions of Pool A and St Peter’s College emerged as the champions of Pool B.

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best and the game went into double overtime. With just seconds on the clock before the end of the second overtime, Oratile Mosinki, our point guard, bucketed a basket and gave us the victory. What an amazing final! RITA CHENDIP, EDUCATOR

RITA CHENDIP, EDUCATOR

High School Girls Football

True Grit

EVEN WITH BROKEN BONES AND SPRAINED ANKLES IT WAS WORTH IT IN THE END. WE STAYED DETERMINED AND FINISHED THE YEAR WELL. NEO DINK, GRADE 11

The football season this year was one of the hardest seasons. We often left the football pitch happy, but there were times where we cried. But all our hard work was shown through the result as we were the runner-up in the JVW tournament. Overall, we stuck together as a team and we believed in each other. We were able to accomplish more than what we had set out to. PHELADI KEKANE, GRADE 11

Chess

Master Strategists PRIMARY SCHOOL CHESS

On Monday, 30 October 2017, six Primary School learners represented Dominican at the Assumption Chess Festival. We enjoyed the keen competition against other schools and won 11 of our 12 matches. Phemelo Ratlhagane, Keyan Naidoo, Mthandazo Jabetla, Kgotso Qwaka, Tumelo Muanza

and Garon Beukes gave of their best in all rounds.

Thank you to Mrs Dalene Rostovsky, Mr Darryl Bimray and Mrs Rita Chendip for extending our horizons in different ways.

HIGH SCHOOL CHESS

The High School chess team welcomed a new group of enthusiastic learners in 2017. The Grade 8 chess players learnt many skills, like notating. When the training was complete, Dominican chess teams took part in the Inter-Catholic tournament, where they quickly defeated many opponents.

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FAMILY

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Heritage Day

A Living Heritage We Share

eritage Day is a wonderful occasion on which all South Africans remember and celebrate the diversity of the many cultures that make up this beautiful country of ours. Dominican Convent School bore witness to this diversity at a Heritage Day celebration where we recognised and honoured the beliefs and traditions of the different cultures that make up South Africa and at the same time paid tribute to our rich Dominican heritage.

The importance of this day for me is that despite our diversity we come together as one, a collective in which South Africans stand together, proud of their individual heritages but united in our common humanity. However, Heritage Day is also a reminder that all is not well in South Africa. The idea of South Africa as a Rainbow Nation is fading fast as the country lurches from one crisis to another. It is time that each one of us acts to recover and restore our

commonality which gave rise to the notion of a Rainbow People who are united as one. I find inspiration for this through the very religious order of which we are a part. Last year worldwide Dominicans celebrated 800 years of the order and part of the festivities was a hymn dedicated to this achievement. In the first stanza of the hymn, Family of Dominic we sing the words â&#x20AC;&#x153;a living heritage we shareâ&#x20AC;?. These are powerful words and a very accurate assessment as 800 years later

the Dominican heritage is still celebrated. This is not coincidental or per chance; on the contrary it is the result of a founding vision steeped in Gospel values and rich in a belief in our shared humanity. As a nation we would do well to learn from this if ever we hope to build on the notion of the Rainbow Nation in which all people are welcomed and celebrated. GRAHAM HOWARTH EXECUTIVE HEADMASTER

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Prefect Camp 14 JAN

Our Family

23 JAN

January â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 2017

OUR FIRST WEEK AT DOMINICAN HAS BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE. THE LEARNERS 18 First Week of School ARE KIND AND GENEROUS, WHICH MADE US FEEL AT HOME. JAN

LUTHANDO, NKULULEKO, TSHIAMO AND THATO, GRADE 8

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Parent Information Morning and Braai

FEB

High School Prize-giving

MAR

Ash Wednesday

11 FEB

Scholarship Exam

16 MAR

14 FEB

Penitential Service

Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

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JUN

Sacred Heart Feast Day

SAESC Regional Meeting

Pre-Primary Book Character Day

Grade 7 Market Day

SEP

Our Family May â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 2017 SEP

JUL

Mandela Day

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23 SEP

Teacher / Learner Game

15 NOV

Playground Dedication

Final Exams Begin 30 SEP

High Tea

10 OCT

OCT

Matric Final Assembly

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the morning of the outing I was very excited to visit the children. When we arrived, the cutest little children came running to the room we were seated in. Their smiles and chuckles of laughter warmed my heart as they were looking for seats. My most favourite part about the introduction was when they sang. The sweet, harmonious sound of their angelic yet confident voices joined ours to form a sweet symphony and filled the room with joy.

Boarding

At Home Sending a child to a boarding school is a huge decision for any parent and their child. At Dominican, we are fully aware of the emotions involved in making the decision to study and live away from home. We work hard to ensure that all the learners whom we welcome into our boarding community are happy, confident and secure. Our aim is to make every child feel that they are valued and living in a home away from home. MS COLEEN MAZIBUKO DIRECTOR OF BOARDING

On Sunday, 7 May 2017, the Active in the Word team visited Orlando Children’s Home in Soweto. The team donated non-perishable items and old clothes. The experience was not only about giving but it also allowed us to learn.

he Boarding House Active in the Word team realised that it is not enough to only pray to God to help the less fortunate. We also need to allow God to use us to work for him by being active and compassionate. The team decided to have an outreach programme, “Be a Blessing” whereby people were encouraged to use what they have been blessed with to bless other people. MICHEL MAHLANGU, GRADE 12

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When we went out to play games with the kids, I realised that these kids were very competitive, so we just decided to put our pride aside and let them win. It was so fun. I even got renamed and became Julia. Being there was an amazing experience and is one that I will never forget. Those children made me feel a kind of love that I’ve never felt before. They will forever be in my heart. JESSICA JOHNSON, GRADE 9

In Term 2, the term boarders took an educational trip to the Cradle of Humankind. They walked through the Sterkfontein Caves and an interactive tour of Maropeng.

ollowing a long exhausting drive, we were greeted by enormous fields of empty dry grass. However, deep in that dry grass, was an adventure waiting to be embarked upon. I learned a lot about my roots as I traced them all the way back to Homo naledi. We then proceed on our journey through the Sterkfontein caves and left with new and exciting knowledge. Even though we went home tired, it was truly an experience to remember and I look forward to going back one day.

VICTORIA DUMISANI, GRADE 8

uring the weekend term boarders took a fun and long walk through the Sterkfontein Caves home to the world famous Little foot and Mrs Ples. Then went on a very interactive journey back in time where we got to see major fossil sites, view stone tools and enjoy an underground boat ride. It was a great way of getting us to relax and forget about all the stress school brings before exams. The tour was a wonderful opportunity for us to reconnect with our roots.

NEO DINKU, GRADE 11

THE BOARDING HOUSE HAS SHOWN ME THE IMPORTANCE OF SISTERHOOD AND UNITY. I CAN TRULY SAY THAT CHOOSING THE BOARDING HOUSE WAS A DECISION I WILL NEVER REGRET. NANDI MKHATSHWA, GRADE 9

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Matric Farewell

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler*

13 MAY

Our long-awaited evening had finally arrivedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;12 May. Although the weather was not in our favour, our spirits were not dampened and the night turned out to be spectacular as we, the matriculants, adorned the room with our elegant attire. This coming-of-age night is surely one to be remembered when we experience the nostalgic feelings for our high school years. The realisation of our growth into young adults as a group and individuals was finally celebrate by a night that glanced into our future. Thank you to the MDC and especially Dr Lima for a world class experience of Mardi Gras. *Let the good times roll 82

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AWARDS AND PRIZES

ACADEMIC AWARDS GRADE 8 (2016)

GRADE 11 (2016)

FIRST IN SUBJECT

afrikaans arts and culture ems english hss life orientation mathematics natural science portuguese sesotho

FIRST IN SUBJECT

MASEGO MANOOG KUTLWANO SHAI MPHO MOGALOBE KERAIYA NAIDOO MPHO MOGALOBE CHELSEA-ROSE MACKENZIE KERAIYA NAIDOO KERAIYA NAIDOO CRISTINA CANGA KUTLWANO SHAI

OVERALL AVERAGE

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KERAIYA NAIDOO MPHO MOGALOBE KEORAPETSE LEBELE

GRADE 9 (2016)

TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO LAYLA MOTAUNG TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO REFILWE MTHELEZULU IMANI NYEZI BARUTI, NATHAN IMANI NYEZI NTOKOZO MYEZA IMANI NYEZI IMANI NYEZI IMANI NYEZI KHANYA-KHAYA MOYO IMANI NYEZI IMANI NYEZI MICHEL MAHLANGU

OVERALL AVERAGE

FIRST IN SUBJECT

afrikaans arts and culture ems english hss isizulu life orientation mathematics natural science portuguese sesotho

afrikaans accounting ap mathematics business studies dramatic arts english french geography isizulu life orientation life science mathematics maths literacy music physical science sesotho

PHILA LUFELE SIVE MDLALOSE SIMBARASHE MABAIRE

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SIVE MDLALOSE SIVE MDLALOSE ULEMU PADZUWA SIMBARASHE MABAIRE SIMBARASHE MABAIRE SIVE MDLALOSE AUREA NOGUEIRA THUTO KOENANE

OVERALL AVERAGE

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SIVE MDLALOSE SIMBARASHE MABAIRE THUTO KOENANE

GRADE 10 (2016) FIRST IN SUBJECT

accounting ap maths afrikaans business studies english geography history information technology isizulu life orientation life science mathematics maths literacy physical science sesotho visual arts

CRISTIANA FITA BUKIWE MASILELA GIFT NYAMA MASEGO TLHABANYANE GIFT NYAMA ATLEHANG JORHA MASEGO TLHABANYANE KHWEZI MASUKU SAMUKELE NGEMA GIFT NYAMA GIFT NYAMA BUKIWE MASILELA ATLEHANG JORHA GIFT NYAMA MADIGWE KGAPHOLA BUQAQAWULI NOBAKADA

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MASEGO TLHABANYANE GIFT NYAMA THANDOLWETHU THWALA

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORT AND CULTURE AWARDS BASKETBALL

VOLLEYBALL

TOP POINT SCORER

junior girls senior girls senior boys

MOST IMPROVED

junior boys

THANDIWE PADZUWA BOITUMELO SELWADI NATHAN BARUTI

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

junior boys senior boys

MOST IMPROVED

junior girls senior girls

NGENDJI MAFUTA ENOCK SOKO

SOUMIYA KONATE CRISTIANA FITA

CHOIR

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

junior girls senior girls senior boys

PARFAIT BARACK MBUYI

THANDIWE PADZUWA SARAH KAZEMBE NATHAN BARUTI AND NTOYAMI BOPELA

best junior chorister best senior chorister

beet dancer

RAMODISE MODISE

DRUMMING

MOST IMPROVED

most improved best junior best senior

MICHAEL CHANETSA THATO MOKGATLE

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

junior senior

MASEGO TLHABANYANE

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

CHESS

junior senior

NOKUTHULA DUBE

MTHOBEKI NDLOVU LUVUYO-UNATHI NYAMATHE

THUTO KOENANE

I-SCHOOL best participant

NETBALL

SIMNIKIWE DHLAMINI

NWABISA MOYO

MARIMBA

MOST IMPROVED

junior senior

NOKUKHANYA NDLOVU MAHLATSE MABITSELA

KUTLWANO SHAI KAMOGELO MOLOELANG

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

junior senior

CHELSEA-ROSE MACKENZIE MASEGO TLHABANYANE

PERFORMING ARTS

TOP GOAL SCORER

junior senior

best junior best senior

BEVERLY MOYO

best supporting actress best supporting actor best actor best actress

NONHLANHLA MACLARE DANIEL GITAU REABETSOE MACHEPHA KAMOGELO MOLOELANG

KAMOGELO MOLOELANG

FOOTBALL MOST IMPROVED

junior girls senior boys senior girls

JUDITH SWARTZ DAVIS MASSALA NEO DINKU

SIMBARASHE MABAIRE

GOLDEN BOOT AWARD

senior girls junior boys senior boys

PHELADI KEKANE

JUNIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

LWANDILE MAVI

BOITUMELO SELWADI

MPHO MANALO

JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

senior girls junior boys senior boys

SAMUKELE NGEMA

SINDISWA BOKOPANE

TSHIAMO MOKOBO THATO MOOROSI

SENIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

MARIO ANTONIO

SENIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

BONGISIWE SIBANDA LESEDI CULTURAL AWARD

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HALF-COLOURS summa cum laude

honours

SIVE MDLALOSE

full colours

academic

JOAQUIM DIAS PERTUNIA NEMANAME TSHEGOFATSO MATSEBA

basketball

BOITUMELO SELWADI ULEMU PADZUWA

SEBENELE DLAMINI

NOKULUNGA MASHABA

BUKIWE MASILELA

NONHLANHLA MACLARE

SIPHESILHE MAZIBUKO

chess

ENOCK SOKO

NDIVHUWO NEMUGUMONI

netball

MANDISA NGUBANE

SAVANNAH CAMPBELL

MASANA SITHOLE

LONDIWE KUNENE

REFILWE SITHOLE

SABELWE MABUYA

DUDUZILE BUTHELEZI

DUDUZILE SHABALALA

MICHEL MAHLANGU

KAMOHELO MLAMBO

PHELADI KEKANE

KEOAGILE MOLEDI

THATO MOOROSI

REFILWE MTHELEZULU

MANDISA NGUBANE

KHANYISA ZIDE

LINDOKUHLE THUSI

NOKUKHANYA BUTHELEZI

ZISUXOLO MHLAYIVANA

LONDIWE KUNENE

JOAQUIM DIAS

DUDUZILE SHABALALA

NEO MAYEZA

NINA ZWANE

KELECHI NTINUGWA

RUMBIDZAI CHIRUME

SIMBARASHE MABAIRE

ATLEGANG KGAGUDI

SIVE MDLALOSE

SIPHOSETHU MALINDZISA

DIOSCOR IRAHARI

JABULILE MATHENGA

NTOMBENHLE MAVIMBELA

football

volleyball

choir

speech and drama

dance

drumming

CHERALDINE PETERS KEDIBONE MOKGOBU SAVANNAH CAMPBELL

marimba

BUQAQAWULI NOBAKADA RUMBIDZAI CHIRUME CINDY DZOBO ATLEGANG KGAGUDI SABELWE MABUYA KHANYA-KHAYA MOYO TSHEPISO MOTLOUNG

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press team

half colours

HONOURS COLOURS

summa cum laude

honours

NYAMA, GIFT

full colours

half colours

academic

TLHABANYANE, MASEGO MYEZA, NTOKOZO NYEZI, IMANI MANTSHO, TSHEGOFATSO LAYLA MOTAUNG

basketball

SARAH KAZEMBE CRISTIANA FITA NATHAN BARUTI THABANG KHAMBULE

MICHEL MAHLANGU

MARENA MOLABA

NEO MAYEZA

MARIO ANTONIO

NTHABISENG MODUKANELE

IMANI NYEZI

AYANDA MOYO

NOKULUNGA MASHABA

SIYABONGA NDABA

NONHLANHLA MACLARE

chess netball

football

choir

AMANDA SHEZI

THATO MNIKATI

MASANA SITHOLE

LUVUYO-UNATHI NYAMATHE

REFILOE SITHOLE

KAMOGELO MOLOELANG

SABELO THEMBA

SINDISWA BOKOPANE

TSHEGOFATSO MATSEBA

MICHEL MAHLANGU

REFILWE MTHELEZULU

JOAQUIM DIAS

BONGIWE NKOSI

ZISUXOLO MHLAYIVANA

LUVUYO-UNATHI NYAMATHE TREVLIN OLKERS TAMRY ESIRI

drumming

JABULILE MATHENGA NTOMBENHLE MAVIMBELA CHERALDINE PETERS KEDIBONE MOKGOBU TSHEGOFATSO MATSEBA

marimba

BONGIWE NKOSI TSHEPO NYANDA TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO KERATILE RAMMUKI BUKIWE MASILELA

press team speech & drama

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GRADE 12 AWARDS ENGLISH

SOCIAL SCIENCE ENGLISH

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GEOGRAPHY

TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO

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IMANI NYEZI LAYLA MOTAUNG

IMANI NYEZI LAYLA MOTAUNG LEHLOHONOLO DUBE

HISTORY

MATHEMATICS

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MATHEMATICS

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TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO LAYLA MOTAUNG IMANI NYEZI

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KHANYA-KHAYA MOYO TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO LAYLA MOTAUNG

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AFRIKAANS

first

LAYLA MOTAUNG

first

IMANI NYEZI

LEHLOHONOLO DUBE, TSHEGOFATSO

BUBANJI NSABWA

OVERALL first second third

KISSIA NOGUEIRA

SESOTHO

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MARIO ANTONIO

RELIGION

PORTUGUESE

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TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO

MATSEBA AND NTOKOZO MYEZA

TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO

NATHAN BARUTI

SIBONGINKOSI ZUZE

LIFE ORIENTATION

PERTUNIA NEMANAME

FRENCH

MBALI XULU

VALUES

2ND LANGUAGE first second third

MARENA MOLABA

TECHNOLOGY

AP MATHEMATICS

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BUBANJI NSABWA

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY

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JOAQUIM DIAS

TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO IMANI NYEZI LAYLA MOTAUNG

MICHEL MAHLANGU MASANA SITHOLE TSHEGOFATSO MATSEBA

ISIZULU

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COMMERCE

Awarded to Grade 12 learners in recognition of their dedication and ability in sport and culture for five consecutive years. culture

ACCOUNTING

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PRO MERITO AWARDS

DUDUZILE BUTHELEZI

TSHEGOFATSO MATSEBA

JOAQUIM DIAS

PERTUNIA NEMANAME

NOKULUNGA MASHABA MARENA MOLABA

BUSINESS STUDIES

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MARIO ANTONIO

TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO

IMANI NYEZI

PERTUNIA NEMANAME

ZISUXOLO MHLAYIVANA

JOAQUIM DIAS

MICHEL MAHLANGU

sport

THE ARTS

MICHEL MAHLANGU TSHEGOFATSO MATSEBA

MUSIC

first

NTHABISENG MODUKANELE

IMANI NYEZI

AYANDA MOYO

VISUAL ARTS

first

TREVLIN OLCKERS

KHANYA-KHAYA MOYO REFILWE MTHELEZULU

SCIENCES

SIYABONGA NDABA BONGIWE NKOSI

LIFE SCIENCE

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LUVUYO-UNATHI NYAMATHE

IMANI NYEZI BUBANJI NSABWA

TREVLIN OLCKERS

IMANI NYEZI

MASANA SITHOLE

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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TSHEPO NYANDA

NTOKOZO MYEZA

TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO LAYLA MOTAUNG

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AMANDA SHEZI REFILWE SITHOLE SABELO TEMBA

SPECIAL AWARDS MARIO ANTONIO

2017 LEADERSHIP AWARD Awarded to a Grade 12 learner who has shown outstanding, consistent and exemplary leadership in all spheres of school life.

TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO DUX SCHOLAR For the highest combined marks in all Grade 12 subjects

MARIO ANTONIO 2017 SERVICE AWARD Awarded to a Grade 12 learner who has shown outstanding, consistent and exemplary service to the school in all spheres of school life, and who embodies the ethos of Dominican Convent School.

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GROUPS

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U11 BASKETBALL

U13 A-TEAM BASKETBALL

FRONT R Chendip (HOD – Primary Sport), K Sebeelo, K Mosoatsi, K Mketshane,

FRONT R Chendip (HOD – Primary Sport), G Beukes, K Qwaka, A Majola, A Mdletshe,

A Maphiri, S Thusi (Coach)

S Maleho (Coach)

MIDDLE S Ncube, S Monakali, B Mpalane, D Mhlongo, M Watkins, S Mdletshe

MIDDLE O Masilo, T Serepo, S Malambe, O Mosinki

BACK H Mosoatsi, L Ntuli, N Kassa, P Mdaka, T Mosoatsi, K Motapane

BACK N Shabalala, M Mashigo, J Lebewane (Captain), K Naidoo

U13 B-TEAM BASKETBALL

U14 BASKETBALL

FRONT R Chendip (HOD – Primary Sport), R Mathinya, W Mogoshi, S Mahlangu,

FRONT N Mthembu, TL Mavi, L Radebe, IL Kapisa, N Thondhlana

S Maleho (Coach)

MIDDLE K Mohale, M Jabetla, JP Carvalho, S Ngwenya

MIDDLE F Mpotulo, L Makhanya, T Modisane, W Dube, S Ngulube, PM Barack,

A van Zyl

BACK S Dlamini, T Magwegwe, U Tshumu, H Natverlal

BACK K Okpara, NP Khumalo, JB Mukandile, IN Mafuta, KR Mosinki, K Mosinki,

U15 BASKETBALL

U19 BASKETBALL

FRONT M Modise, L Ratshibaya S Whiteman, N Okechukwu, C Chidumba, S Konate,

FRONT R Buikes, KR Mosinki, K Ntinugwa, ME Ngnatat, S Tibile (Captain)

T Tshabalala, N Kazembe

BACK D Mwenda, A Curimba, T Padzuwa, J Lioul, E Du Toit, J Ruben, T Tshili, S Maleho (Coach)

B Mkhonto

MIDDLE E Getahune, KR Mosinki, MM Ngoyi, B Khoanyane, RJ Khumalo,

J Mukandila

BACK NG Bopela, N Shabangu, L Somhlahlo-Msumza, L Garcia, N Ngwenya,

N Thondhlana

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U19 BASKETBALL

JUNIOR NBA

FRONT N Msibi, T Tshili, S Kazembe, B Selwadi, L Ratshibaya S Maleho (Coach)

FRONT KR Mosinki, JB Mukandila, N Thondhlana

BACK B Ndebele, D Mwenda, C Fita, U Padzuwa, D Molobela, T Padzuwa

U13 CHESS

HIGH SCHOOL CHESS

FRONT R Chendip (HOD of Primary Sport), P Ratlhagane, K Qwaka, G Beukes

FRONT T Mvedzenge, T Rammutla, T Mokobo, M Mogalobe, M Getahune, L Jikajika,

BACK M Jabetla, T Muanza, K Naidoo

M Roy

MIDDLE T Makwerere, O Mutlala, M Phiri, K Naidoo, Z Thabethe, E Soko, M Ndlovu BACK K Koenane, S Mdlalose, T Mokoena, T Mnikati, T Mokgatle, K Leshaba, I Nwosu,

H Itefela, M Chanetsa

U9 NETBALL

U10 NETBALL

FRONT Mrs A Beukes, L Matlaopane, L Nhlapho, A Ndawo, N Mthembu, Mrs T Changa

FRONT R Chendip (HOD of Primary Sport), A Tyler, O Tshikane, N Sithole (Coach)

BACK O Saohatse, M Joao, R Mabasa

MIDDLE U Mbadzo, A Khumalo, A Tshabalala BACK S Cele, B Nkaya, K Seabi, M Khumalo

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U11 NETBALL

U12 NETBALL

FRONT R Chendip (HOD of Primary Sport), K Matseoane, N Dlamini, P Mathoka,

FRONT R Chendip (HOD of Primary Sport), P Phororo, T Nissel, F Masuku (Coach)

K Sehlapelo, NSithole (Coach)

BACK ZZuze, N Maseko, K Mpele, B Mokoena

MIDDLE T Nethonda, M Kassa, B Zwane BACK N Dladla, N Mukodzeri, S Monakali, P Kazembe, N Mazibuko

U13 NETBALL

U14 NETBALL

FRONT R Chendip (HOD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Primary Sport), N Gumede, T Mabaso, N Mokonyane,

FRONT K Maphiri, S Woldesemayat, L Majola, B Moyo, M Roy

F Masuku (Coach)

MIDDLE O Lekata, B Mkhangwana, K Nyandeni, T van Wyk

BACK L Khumalo, T Malapane, X Matthews, N Ndlovu, T Banda

BACK S Ndawo, G Sephodi, L Makhoba, K Shougwe

U15 NETBALL

U16 NETBALL

FRONT Ms N Lange, MJ Manoog, A, Ngwenya, KN Shai, R Ntshabele, TB Matabane,

FRONT Ms N Lange, Z Geluk, U Padzuwa, B Selwadi

BACK B Sebola, LA Magagula, T Padzuwa, T Mathobela, ES Marriott, IG Ngubane,

BACK N Ntsooa, B Rankapole, M Malope

KB Ntoi

ABSENT V Makisane

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1ST TEAM NETBALL

2 ND TEAM NETBALL

FRONT Ms M Van Rooyen, M Ngubane, T Bokopane, S Ngema, Ms Roy

FRONT Ms van Rooyen, T Motloung, T Thwala, M Kgophola,

BACK MMabitsela, K Moloelang, Z Chuma, B Malebo

BACK P Hlongwane, N Nemugumoni, L Thusi

U9 FOOTBALL

U11 FOOTBALL

FRONT Mrs A Beukes, A Dube, S Moloelang, O Sibeko, A Mogoshi, Mrs B Mwelase

FRONT R Chendip (HOD – Primary Sport), K Mosoatsi, A Sebuse, N Mamphoto,

MIDDLE B Mukarati, S Mkhize, A Oliphant, JP Blignaut,

MIDDLE N Tshabalala, S Mdletshe, S Ncube, S Monakali, A Maphiri BACK M Watkins, N Kassa, P Mdaka, K Motapane, L Ntuli, D Mhlogo

U12 FOOTBALL

U13 FOOTBALL

FRONT R Chendip (HOD – Primary Sport), R Mathinya, W Majola, G Matseba, R Molubi,

FRONT R Chendip (HOD – Primary Sport), B Moroe, S Ngobese, G Beules, J Retief (Coach)

K Mthembu, J Retief (Coach)

MIDDLE W Malambe, T Chitaka, L Thage, O Mabula BACK K Tabane, L Mketshane, M Jabetla, K Naidoo, R Mxakato, A Mdletshe, C Itefela

T Khala, K Sebeelo, K Mketshane, J Retief (Coach)

BACK N Ntsooa, E Chawoneka, T Okonkwo, S Ntshingila, L Nxumalo

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ROW 2 S Ngwenya, A Majola, K Qwaka, K Mohale ROW 3 S Dlamini, O Masilo, T Serepo, (Captain), H Natverlal, O Mosinki, JP Carvalho BACK T Magwegwe, M Mashigo, J Lebewane, U Tshuma, T Muanza, N Shabalala

U14 FOOTBALL

U16 FOOTBALL

FRONT O Mogase, L Mavi, S Ndlovu, N Mthembu, SG Thusi (Coach), L Jikajika,

FRONT V Tshabalala, D Gitau, W Dube, M Phiri, O Mavuka, Mr Moore (Coach)

T Mokobo, L Radebe

BACK S Ngulube, F Fall, B Mkhonto, N Khumalo, S de Carvalho, A Caliano, T Gatsheni ABSENT M Nyamunetsa, R Hlatshwayo

MIDDLE T Mncube, Z Thabehe, P Kekana, K Molamu, K Okpara, K Ntinugwa, S Kunene BACK E Mota, M Leso, M Ngoyi, NShabangu, K Chepape, L Garcia, W Tshivashe, S Zwane

U19 FOOTBALL

GIRLS FOOTBALL

FRONT Mr Moore (Coach), S Mazibuko, T Jacobs, S Nonyukela, J Gasura, T Huma

FRONT M Roy, S Bokopane, N Kgapohla, S Dlamini, T Hlongwane

MIDDLE G Matubatuba, M Maditsi, T Semeon, A Dube, S Buthelezi, S Sechaba, E House

MIDDLE P Kekana, O Sekgobela, M Ngubane, R Matsose, T Gule, T Thwala,

BACK O Molokwane, OSomo, L Kakera, N Bopela, M Alberts, M Moyo, B Khoanyane,

S Hlongwane, J Swartz

A Mhaka

BACK N Rakgolela, A Curimba, B Joseph, N Dinku, B Malebo, S Ngema, R Nzali, L ThusI

VOLLEYBALL TEAM

PUBLIC SPEAKING

FRONT T Mavedzenge, T Rammutla, P Barack, Z Chuma

FRONT V Masikane, L Khumalo, C Chidumba, H Getahune, T Motau, L Magagula, B Moyo,

MIDDLE E Soko, Z Thabethe, K Ntinugwa, S Mdlalose, S Sechabe, J Gasura BACK J Mukandila, I Mafuta, M Albert, T Mokgatle, L Kakera, K Magubane, T Semeon

N Chauraya, D Gitau, Ms C Rogers

MIDDLE K Moloelang, M Makgalemele, B Mhlayivana, S Whiteman, C Okechukwu,

B Ndebele, P Ramonyai, D Malobela

BACK N Ndlovu, N Davies, T Tlaka, S Konate, L Sepuru, B Baitsi, K Monageng, E Miyoyo,

C Ngwenya, M Mabitsela

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PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR FRONT Ms J Machogo, Y Tobo, T Madinane, L Mpholo, L Matlaopane, N Sithole, G Gwenya, JP Blignaut, M Bokopane, P Molamu, K Pooe, N Mthembu, A Ndawo, O Tshehla, Ms F Masuku ROW 2 P Kazembe, M Khumalo, M Miguel, O Monanyane, O Daku, E Mkhize, S Mkhize, K Lefowa, O Tshikane, S Cele, A Shabalala, R Mabaso, O Lakota ROW 3 L Gcaleka, L Nhlapho, A Tyler, T Nzdekeli, B Jabetla, M Vuvu, N Mabe, A Ndawo, O Saohatse, A Khumalo, U Mbadzo, L Maxhanti ROW 4 N Ngobese, K Seabi, N Tsooa, M Moseki, M Da Luz, R Dube, T Mabaso, T Van Wyk, K Nyandeni, B Mkhangwana, N Mokonyane BACK N Mazibuko, H Gcasamba, C Monakali, G Sephodi, G Mohale, P Selibe, S Ndawo, K Shongwe, L Makhoba

HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR FRONT T Moyo, V Moyo, B Ndaba, T Malapane, A Kgagudi, R Machepa, D Gitau, S Chirume, A Kapisa, R Motha (ChoirMaster), S Dlamini, S Shabalala, M Thlabanyane, L Kunene,

R Ratshibaya, S Campbell, N Nemugumoni

ROW 2 K Moloelang, T Padzuwa, S Khala, M, T Dlamini, B Dlamini, S Mdlulwa, J Johnson, N Moyo, N, C Mackenzie, K Shai, P Mashiloane, L Ratshibaya, K Tshukudu ROW 3 E Marriot, N Mashau, R Ntshabele, K Ntoni, K Ntholi, L Padzuwa, N A Ngwenya, N Mkhatshwa, N Kazembe, N Dube, M Mohulo, T Tshabalala, R Ramakoalobane, K Malope ROW4 S Mazibuko,R Hlatshwayo, K Coutries, J , B Selwadi, Z Geluk, M Sonblo, H Plaatjies, J Luowli, T Kgosiemang, P Lufele, N Msibi BACK S Zwane, T Mnguni, T Williams, S Mabuya, S Nonyukela

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AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE GROUP FRONT Mr Ratlhagane, T Tshili, T Mnguni, T Matabane, C Munyawiri ROW 2 S Dhlamini, K Lebele, L Majola, K Ntoi, R Ratshibaya, A Kgagudi, M Tlhabanyane,

A Jorha, T Lekalakala, B Ndaba, C Badibanga

ROW 3 S Chirume, B Nobakada, L Ndawo, K Malope, C Ngwenya, N Malindzisa,

M Keraetswe, B Sebola, S Khala, S Mdlulwa, T Motau

ROW 4 K Maebela, C Dzobo, N Zwane, M Matsoso, S Malindzisa, S Tilibe, S Campbell, N Buthelezi, T Semenya, L Diphoko BACK S Zwane, D Sithebe, R Modise, W Mncube, C Khumalo, B Sibanda, T Makuwerere,

B Manthata, M Ngnatat

ABSENT Ishiqa Singh, Nokuthula Dube, Dibatlo Rankoe, Fulufelo Singo

TRADITIONAL DANCE GRADES 5-7

NEA HIP-HOP DUO SEMI-FINALISTS

FRONT F Masuku (Co-ordinator), B Mpalane, P Phororo, Z Msimango, K Mahoro

FRONT Ramodise Modise, Mr Ratlhagane, Sandile Tilibe

MIDDLE 1 T Nissel, N Thoane, N Mokanyane, T Mabaso, B Zwane MIDDLE 2 N Gumede, T Mosoatsi, H Mosoatsi, B Mokoena, M Kassa, T Nethonda BACK N Mazibuko, P Selibe, N Dladla, S Monakali, Tvan Ross, M Mamabolo

PRIMARY SCHOOL DRUMMING ENSEMBLE

DCS DRUMMING ENSEMBLE GRADE 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10

FRONT N Ratlhagane, P Molamu, G Ngwenya, S Mathosa, B Mpalane, K Lefowa,

FRONT Thuto Koenane, Simnikiwe Dhlamini, Basetsana Moropa, Tshepang Matabane,

MIDDLE 1 U Masimini, U Mbadzo, M Pororo, S Cele, N Mokonyane, T Mabaso, T Nissel,

MIDDLE Itumeleng Ngubane, Masego Manoog, Lesego Diphoko, Thobekile Mathobela,

MIDDLE 2 T Mosoatsi, Z Msimango, B Zwane, K Gumede, MKassa, T Nethononda,

BACK Koketso Kekane, Boikanyo Rankapole, Dimpho Malobela, Bongiwe Nkutha, Naledi

O Tshikane, O Mncube, B Mbatha

A Khumalo

Tshiamo Lekalakala, Lesedi Majola, Keorapetse Lebele,Kutloano Maphiri, Mr Ratlhagane Nyasha Chisora, Tamia Tshili, Ayanda Dlulane

N Thoane,L Maxhanti

Ntsooa, Jemima Ruben, Lean Khumalo

BACK M Mali, A Mamaboro, K Nyandeni, M van Ross, N Dladla, L Makhoba, H Mosoatsi

ABSENT Natasha Kgaphola, Tshepiso Motloung

ABSENT B Nkhaya, A Mwangi, L Gcaleka

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PRIMARY SCHOOL MARIMBA BAND FRONT Mr Ratlhagane, Junia Wanyama, Tumelo Khala, Phemelo Ratlhagane, Tshegofatso

GRADE 8 MARIMBA BAND

Malope, Ms Chendip

FRONT Mr Ratlhagane, S Dhlamini, B Dlamini, A Dlulani, U Phaladi, T Lekalakala, T Dlamini

BACK Zinhle Zuze, Kutloano Sehlapelo, Elias Manthata, Phutholoho Mathoka,

BACK S Khala, V Dumisani, J Lioul, T Malapane, N Chisora, S Mdlulwa

GRADE 9 MARIMBA BAND

GRADE 10 MARIMBA BAND

FRONT Mr Ratlhagane, N Mkhatshwa, C Mackenzie, T Matabane, K Mashiloane, M Moholu,

FRONT Mr Ratlhagane, Z Geluk, T Motau, B Selwadi, U Padzuwa

Bokamoso Mokoena

K Tshukudu, M Modise

BACK J Johnson, M Mutabazi, K Ntholi, L Diphoko, X Matthews, T Padzuwa, T Tshili, A Ngwenya

BACK TKoenane, B Nkutha, T Makuwerere, S Zwane ABSENT S Dube

GRADE 11 MARIMBA BAND

INTERACT CLUB

FRONT Mr Ratlhagane, R Ratshibaya, A Kgagudi, B Nobakada, A Jorha, T Koenane

FRONT O Malatse, S Dlamini, A Jorha

BACK R Chirume, C Dzobo, M Tlhabanyane, S Campbell, B Sibanda

MIDDLE T Koenane, P Lufele, R Machepa, S Sive BACK R Matsose, A Madi, B Beaver, N Tapfumaneyi, T Makuwerere

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CULTURE COMMITTEE 2017–2018

FIRST AID 2017

FRONT R Machepa, T Koenane, N Moyo, K Lebele, M Tlhabanyane

FRONT C Mackenzie , H Getahune, K Tshukudu

BACK L Kunene, M Williams, S Mabuya, B Nkutha

BACK K Mashiloane, T Moyo, Ms G Leggett

LITURGY COMMITTEE 2017 FRONT S Dlamini, S Sive, N Kgaphola, R Motha BACK S Chiruma, M Ngubane, Colander, Munawyri, C Ngwenga, T Thwala

MATRIC DANCE COMMITTEE 2017 FRONT Dr Lima, P Hlongwane, O Sekgobela, N Dinku MIDDLE N Buthelezi, S Sechabe, M Mabitsela, S Simamane

TRS Ngema, E Soko, B Beaver, B Malebo, S Nonkelo, N Mashau, S Kazemb

BACK J Damari, R Modise, L Kakera, T Semeon, S Hurley

PREFECTS 2017–2018

SPORTS COMMITTEE 2017–2018

FRONT T Thwala , B Nobakada, S Bokopane, R Chirume, T Motloung, Mr Du toit

FRONT S Tilibe, P Kekana, S Bokapane, L Thusi BACK H Duarte, C Fita, Z Chuma, M Roy

MIDDLE E Soko, C Munyawiri, S Mazibuko, S Ngema, M Tlhabanyane BACK T Semeon, T Mnikati, C Fita, S Mabuya, Z Chuma, B Beaver, M Mabitsela ABSENT G Nyama, B Masilela

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PORTRAITS 102 dominican convent school magazine 2017

BABY CLASS Rorisang Ayivor

Bethel Chimwanda

Malakai Horn

Azael Jateno

Olwethu Khumalo

Isla Mackenzie

Mia Mackenzie

Ivana Makanda

Anna Manyuchi

Noela Madalena

Asimwe Matlaopane

Delphine Mbale

Teano Davis

Duma Duma

NOT PICTURED Khanya Ratlhagane Renda Tshivhilinge

Maria Manyuchi

Lerato Posholi

Letlotlo Shamase

Amogelang Thoane

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Bencao Vuvu NOT PICTURED Alvaro Mouton Tendai Mugadza

Gomolemo Mmusi

Tsebo Mohlakoana

Karolo Mokoena

Akwande Mqadi

Meso Thapedi

Oratile Tshishonga

Adaeze Ezeife

Ezra Koopman

Sibahle Makhathini

Rutendo Manyuchi

Wandile Maphosa

Atlehang Matambuye

Ofentse Mazibuko

Usenathi Mhlongo

Khethelo Mkhize

Thapelo Moeti

Kabelo Motapane

Ofentse Mothopeng

Minenhle Mpofu

Tiisetso Nissel

Camilla Nkomo

Priya Nthonya

Zahra Salang

Letlotlo Sebeelo

Oratilwe Sibeko

Thokozani Sibiya

Buhle Camane

Otsile Daku

Emmanuel Ddumba

Aseza Gule

Lesedi Mojela

Letlotlo Mokhethi

Nhlanhla Mokonyama

Nonjabulo Motloung

Tanyaradzwa Alick

Sphumelele Fawehinmi

Tsakani Gumbi

Ashwin Holby

NOT PICTURED Naledi Moropa

RM Lishen Singh

Mutshidzi Tshivhilinge

Mace Van Wyk

Nkosazana Zwane

Melokuhle Khumalo

Lehlohonolo Litabe

Kusasaelihle Magongoa

Omphile Matlhako

Nhlakanipho Mazibuko

Mbalenhle Mhlongo

NOT PICTURED Leano Mokgothu

RS Okuhle Ndebele

Lethabo Nkadimeng

Mary Raseruthe

Lulama Wood

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Maupye Lefowa

Ashley Magodiela

Lindokuhle Maleka

Balekane Mamabolo

Tshimollo Matjie

Lesedi Matsemela

Tonica Matthews

Nonceba Mhlongo

Lesedi Mokoena

Freddy Musada

1B Imange Ndabeni

Mangaliso Ngubeni

Nthabiseng Posholi

Katlego Sekwele

Matome Selowa

Shannen Tshuma

Thando Zuze

Crispen Chirume

Jack Dakile

Fredrick Ezeife

Abenezer Jateno

Tyler Lotkin

Zethuna Magadlela

Lesedi Mahlatji

Thandolwethu Majola

Nhlanhlenhle Makhathini

Senzo Makhubo

Nontsikelelo Maphosa

Kemoratile Metsileng

Omphile Mmethi

Ofentse Mohale

Keratilwe Moloi

Itumeleng Mophosho

Boneelo Motla

Refilwe Mpyatona

Ronewa Nemakhavhani

Delphin Ngwenya

Sphelele Nzuza

Lukhanyo Cekete

Joshua Francis

Joelson Joao

Masedi Khoanyane

1G Samkele Radebe

Tumisho Serepo

Lihle Sibiya

Hayden Watkins

Maya Koopman

Thandolwethu Maebela

Gabriella Makanda

Nokukhanya Maseko

Vincent Mashaba

Omphile Masilo

Nelisiwe Mtshali

Clara Mukodzeri

Lwazi Ndlovu

Siyabonga Ngutshana

Deborah Ngwenya

Bontle Nkomo

Mihle Nongogo

Lungelo Radebe

Khathutshelo Ramanugu

Arodi Ruben

Koketso Sehume

Sicelo Tshabalala

Taye Watkins

Puseletso Zulu

Boniswa Buthelezi

Teddy Chipapami

Mary-Anne Churu

Sibongiseni Dladla

Tokollo Lechela

Mahlatse Mahlalela

Lonwabo Makabanyane

Bokang Maloka

NOT PICTURED Cheryl Chimwanda Rosemary Inegbese

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Masego Mashaba

Olerato Masilo

Minienhle Mazibuko

Usange Mhlongo

Keamogetswe Mkhize

Omphile Mogase

Thabiso Monageng

Sihle Mthanti

Lebohang Mthethwa

Calvin Mugutso

Luthando Cekete

Yanga Ddumba

Tshepang Dladla

NOT PICTURED Keagan Thomas Angelo Vuvu

Gopolang Ndzekeli

Onaolamipo Odeyemi

Boikgantshojwame Rapodile

Bonolo Seroke

Kearabetswe Zulu

Lonwabo Fihla

Washe Gurure

Lulama Lukhele

Nakisani Magagula

Kgakollo Masege

Olwethu Mhlongo

Thulanda Mkize

Khanya Mmusi

Itumeleng Moroe

Manelisi Mpofu

Ntumba Mukeba

Lulama Mzangwe

Reoratile Ntaje

Paidaishe Ntshingila

Luvuyo Nyovane

Lebogang Plaatjies

Keamogetswe Ramathlafi

Boikanyo Ratlhagane

Lesedi Seleti

Matteo Van Der Westhuizen

Chioma Ajuobi

Natasha Basikolo

Raphael Chanetsa

Sonwabile Fihla

Fwamba Kanambuj

Omphile Kobeli

Faith Lucas

Lehlohonolo Mgabhi

Pedro Miguel

Ontiretse Moeti

Koena Mokoena

Lindokuhle Moloi

Sihle Mthembu

Henry Mukonoweshuro

Eleazar Chindomu

Sphesihle Dlamini

Tylor-Reece Jackson

Lekgeme Mphahlele

Rodney Mugadza

Funani Muofhe

2M Zanele Xulu

Karabo Magodiela

Chipo Manyuchi

Tokollo Marubule

NOT PICTURED Uchenna Abaruo Thato Ningiza

Siyabulela Tshabalala Rae-Dene Ndlovu

Chioma Nebo

Lethabo Qwaka

Neo Rantao

Khothatso Sebake

Kutlwano Josam

Refentse Maleasenya

Jada Mapfumo

Mangaliso Maphalala

Matadi Maseko

Kamogelo Mashadzha

Frederick Mfene

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3A Rutendo Musada

Michelle Ncube

Tlhonolofatso Nkosi

Tswaledi Phashe

Tlhalefo Rapuleng

Zola Ruben

Mikayla Thoane

Akhumuzi Duma

Maria Joao

Riboningo Mabasa

Neo Mabe

Lerato Matlaopane

Madalena Miguel

Ayanda Mogoshi

Siyabonga Moloelang

Mmasego Moseki

Owethu Motaung

Nonhlanhla Mpofu

Nompumelelo Mthembu

Lindokuhle Nhlapho

Senzosakwantu Ntshingila

Rorisang Ntshona

Lesego Nxumalo

Atlegang Oliphant

Onthatile Saohatse

Tshiamo Selwadi

Ofentse Sibeko

Nomthandazo Sithole

Ethan Benjamin

Jean-Pierre Blignaut

Lerato Bokopane

Energy Chawoneka

Oboitshepo Daku

Amulike Dube

Sandiso Mkhize

Esihle Mkize

Temoho Monanyane

Lehakwe Mpholo

Batsirayi Mukarati

Anele Ndawo

NOT PICTURED Tshepiso Seakatsie

3C Anathi Tobo

Mpova Vuvu

Busisiwe Jabetla

Ntando Kumalo

Ofunwa Likhaba

Ntokozo Malebo

NOT PICTURED Andile Nkwenkwana

4M Tshimollo Ndzekeli

Nyakallo Ntsooa

Tiago Okonkwo

Thoriso Pooe

Opelong Rapodile

Lethabo Thekwane

Keren Wanyama

Nathan Kassa

Asanda Khumalo

Botsie Lefowa

Thandolwethu Madinane

Benedito Massamba

David Mhlongo

Kwazuthixo Mketshane

Victoria Hughes

Olorato Mncube

Palesa Molamu

Sindisa Monakali

4S Kamohelo Motapane

Amahle Ndawo

Grace Ngwenya

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Lindokuhle Ntuli

Keamogetswe Seabi

Tshegofatso Sengfeng

Ayanda Tshabalala

Sbahle Cele

Njabulo Daba

Lehlohonolo Gcaleka

Mandisa Khumalo

Unathi Masimini

Reshoketswe Mathosa

Lindokuhle Maxhanti

Unathi Mbadzo

Agrippa Mbale

Sihle Mdletshe

Katlego Mlambo

Bokang Mokhethi

Sibusiso Ncube

Temaswati Ngobese

Benita Nkaya Mbuyi

Matlhogonolo Nyerende

Kago Sebeelo

Oratilwe Tshikane

Alyssa Tyler

Nkosinathi Zuze

Sechaba Dlamini

Jonathan Ergete

Woxola Hughes

Tumelo Khala

Khanya Kobeli

Keabetswe Mahoro

Mmanokeng Mamabolo

Elias Manthata

Njabulo Maseko

Waratwa Mlonyeni

Hlompho Mosoatsi

Boitumelo Mpalane

Keabetsoe Mpele

Nhlamulo Mthembu

Angela Mwangi

Phemelo Ratlhagane

Loyiso Thela

Nkosinathi Tshabalala

Omphile Baholo

Nokuthula Dlamini

Amahle Kemp

Tshegofatso Malope

Ndivhuwo Mamphoto

Arabile Maphiri

Thamsanqa Mashele

Alwande Mdletshe

Warona Mogoshi

Bokamoso Mokoena

Kutloano Mosoatsi

Thoriso Mosoatsi

Laika Muanza

Ayanda Sebuse

Tinashe Chitaka

Ropafadzo Dube

Luyanda Gasa

Naledi Gumede

Chris Itefela

Lulama Mketshane

Rapelang Molubi

Sikelela Monakali

Zwelihle Msimango

Kutlwano Mthembu

Kelebogile Matseoane

NOT PICTURED Lungile Mofokeng

5P Junia Wanyama

Reatlehile Mathinya

Phutholoho Mathoka

Mbulaheni Mbali

NOT PICTURED Phathutshedzo Malaka

6J Kutloano Sehlapelo

Michyle Watkins

Zinhle Zuze

Marone Kassa

Oratile Mabula

Banthatile Madubanya

Warona Malambe

Landu Massamba

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6L Keyan Naidoo

Tanya Nethononda

Sethu Ngobese

Tshiamo Nissel

Nyeleti Sithole

Lihle Thage

Malebo Van Ross

Bernadine Zwane

Kgalalelo Bambo

Tavonga Chawoneka

Nompumelelo Dladla

Unathi Dubazana

Cynthia Gwanyanya

Mthandazo Jabetla

Pascalinah Kazembe

Wandile Majola

Tenderoyashe Makuwerere

Misho Mashigo

Moises Massamba

Gomolemo Matseba

Ntando Mazibuko

Keletso Mohale

Bonolo Moroe

Relebogile Mxakato

Poelano Phororo

Palesa Selibe

Nkululeko Shabalala

Katlego Tabane

Garon Beukes

Hlumela Gcasamba

Jabulani Lebewane

Onthatile Lekata

Tinyiko Mabaso

Sandiso Mahlangu

7C Neo Thoane

Ofentse Tshishonga

Asandiswa Majola

Sihle Malambe

Oratilwe Masilo

Oratile Mosinki

Sibongakonke Ndawo

Thato Serepo

Katleho Shongwe

Ofentse Tshehla

Tania Van Wyk

Tanaka Magwegwe

Lutando Makhoba

Buhle Mkhangwana

Gontse Mohale

Naledi Mokonyane

Tumelo Muanza

Nelly Mukodzeri

Himal Natverlal

Shaun Ngwenya

Parfait Barack Mbuyi

Senzelokuhle Cele

Nyasha Chauraya

Chantal Chidumba

Koketso Kekane

Tshiamo Lekalakala

Lunga Makhanya

Tshiamo Modisane

NOT PICTURED Joao De Carvalho

8B Khothatso Nyandeni

Kgotso Qwaka

Gomolemo Sephodi

Unathi Tshuma

Kudzai Coutries

Jonathan Demetry

Ayanda Dlulane

Wandile Dube

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Aidan Kapisa

NOT PICTURED Basetsana Moropa

8D Linda Ndelani

Nokukhanya Ndlovu

Rebecca Nzali

Hlengiwe Plaatjies

Lehlogonolo Radebe

Jemima Ruben

Sildene De Carvalho

Emma Du Toit

Fallou Fall

Meron Getahune

Sinqobile Hlongwane

Bonnietah Joseph

Siphokazi Khala

Ntsikelelo Khumalo

Argentario Caliano

Aida Curimba

Jennifer Lioul

Jacline Manuel

NOT PICTURED Tshegofatso Malapane Emanuel Mokgoetsi

Lwandile Mavi

Nhlanhla Mtembu

Mthobeki Ndlovu

Bokang Ntlokotse

Malcom Nyamunetsa

Chinecherem Okechukwu

Nthabiseng Sonblo

Celma Ahmedou

Tapiwa Chinyani

Nyasha Chisora

Branford Derbyshire

Simnikiwe Dhlamini

Nokuthula Dube

Tshepang Gule

Relebogile Hlatshwayo

Kgosietsile Legae

Sonwabise Mdlulwa

Tshiamo Mokobo

Fezile Mpotulo

Ndzalama Mthembu

Kearabiloe Nare

Diphoko Ndzekeli

Nkeoma Okechukwu

Kelechukwu Okpara

Naledi Rakgolela

Tshepiso Tshabalala

Tsakane Banda

Bongiwe Buthelezi

Karabo Dimapo

Tshegofatso Dlamini

Namatai Dumisani

Thato Gatsheni

Wakanaka Gurure

Luthando Jikajika

Naomi Kazembe

Lesedi Majola

Boniswa Mhlayivana

Omolemo Mogase

Stanford Ngulube

Mbali Ngwenya

Nokuthula Nkohla

Unami Phaladi

Liria Ribeiro

Thato Tlaka

Andile Dube

Hans Itefela

Jessica Johnson

Ibu Kapisa

Chelsea-Rose Mackenzie

Ngendji Mafuta

Kutloano Maphiri

Buntu Mkhonto

Soumiya Konate

9B Shanna Whiteman

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Ella Marriott

Xenlyn Matthews

Bonga Mchunu

Kgosiemang Mosinki

Nompumelelo Motsepe

Divine Mwenda Mbuyi

Ashlen Ngwenya

Ifaenyichuku Nwosu

Thandiwe Padzuwa

Kutlwano Shai

Lesego Diphoko

Siyabonga Dube

Leanne Khumalo

Kgotso Leshaba

Mogomotsi Leso

Nandi Mkhatshwa

Matshidiso Mohulo

Thabang Mokoena

Beverly Moyo

Marie Mutabazi

Gloria Afonso

Michael Chanetsa

Helen Getahune

Ithuteng Homoyi

Wesley Mncube

Kgosietsile Mosinki

Idayi Moyo

Keraiya Naidoo

Ryley Buikes

Thubelihle Cebekhulu

Marang Modise

Mpho Mogalobe

Maravilha Afonso

Moise Byiringiro

NOT PICTURED Itumeleng Ngubane

9H Zamokuhle Thabethe

Adam Van Zyl

Shekina Woldesemayat

Kgotso Mabuya

Kgolane Maditsi

Masego Manoog

Thobekile Mathobela

Morena Matsoso

9K Refiloe Ntshabele

Tshenolo Semenya

Vusumuzi Tshabalala

Kgomotso Tshukudu

Tyrese Jacobs

Keorapetse Lebele

Khanyisa Maebela

Blessing Manthata

Kamohelo Mashiloane

Ntando Mazibuko

9N Mpho Ngobe

Ashley Ngwenya

Katleho Ntholi

Monthati Ntsoane

Itumeleng Ratsikana

Judith Swartz

Lourenรงo Garcia

Katleho Koenane

Lethabo Madikiza

Landile Magagula

Nozipho Malindzisa

Bulelwa Matabane

Owethu Mavuka

Etam Mnyakeni

10E Thembelihle Moyo

Bhambatha Ndaba

Khahliso Ntoi

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Livhuwani Ratshibaya

Bridget Sebola

Tamia Tshili

Daniel Gitau

Thuto Koenane

Siphesihle Magubane

Mamello Makgalemele

Thato Mokgatle

Keletso Monageng

Jabez Mukandila

Bernice Ndebele

Melchi Ngoyi

Bongiwe Nkutha

NOT PICTURED Gift Matubatuba

Ulemu Padzuwa

Owami Sejwe

Boitumelo Selwadi

Njabulo Shabangu

Nhlanhla Sibiya

Jessica Sureal Lucas

Marcia Williams

Sipho-Esihle Zwane

Sifiso Buthelezi

Zinhle Geluk

Boitumelo Khoanyane

Phila Lufele

Reabetsoe Machepha

Valencia Masikane

Olebogwe Matlala

Ayanda Mhlongo

Tshepo Williams

10L

Thabiso Mncube

Kamogelo Moloelang

NOT PICTURED Manuel Dos Santos Jonah Gasura

10M

Kevin Morse Edmilson Mota

Mondli Moyo

Nwabisa Moyo

Naledi Ntsooa

Thato Rammutla

Boikanyo Rankapole

Ofentse Somo

Tshiamo Tabane

Nontsikilelo Davies

Priviledge Dube

Paballo Kekana

Tshegofatso Kgosiemang

Sive Mdlalose

Candice Meek

Ashley Mhaka

Kabelo Molamu

Dimpho Molobela

Onalenna Molokwane

NOT PICTURED Kgositsile Manamela Reaoboka Ramakoalibane

Tshiamo Motau

Bhekuzulu Ndlovu

Malwande Phiri

Pelonomi Ramonyai

Lesego Sepuru

Sibusiso Sithole

Natasha Tapfumaneyi

Jaidi Beukes

Katleho Chepape

Emmanuel House

Siphesehle Kunene

Earlister Makuwerere

Omphile Malatse

Machuene Malope

10S Boipelo Baitsi

Tadiwa Mavedzenge

Thandeka Mosia

Nkosazana Msibi

NOT PICTURED Matthew Alberts Tshepo Huma Kelechi Ntinugwa

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Ishiqa Singh Sandile Ndaba

Miyoyo Ngnatat

Aurea Nogueira

Kelechi Ntinugwa

Nelisiwe Phakathi

Daluxolo Sithebe

Wanga Tshivhase

Zolile Tshuma

Christelle Badibanga

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Ntoyami Bopela

Savannah Campbell

Neo Dinku

Nombuso Dowelani

Cindy Dzobo

Atlehang Jorha

Atlegang Kgagudi

Refilwe Lekwape

Thato Maja

Nqobile Mashau

Helder Mavuie

Tshepiso Mnguni

Lerato Moloi

Elizandra Mota

Lungelo Ndawo

Charity Ngwenya

Morglin Olivier

Keratile Rammuki

Rendani Ratshibaya

Bongisiwe Sibanda

Beatrice Beaver

Kabelo Damari

Nkosazana Dlamini

Cristiana Fita

Dioscor Irahari

Mpho Manalo

Siphesihle Mazibuko

Thato Mosea

Tshepiso Motloung

Kgomotso Mpele

NOT PICTURED Longin Kakera

11L Funda Sithole

Thandolwethu Thwala

Sandile Tilibe

Sarah Kazembe

Madigwe Kgaphola

Clinton Khumalo

Titelo Lepule

Bontle Malebo

NOT PICTURED Rejoy Khumalo

11M Ndivhuwo Nemugumoni

Buqaqawuli Nobakada

Dibatlo Rankoe

Siyabonga Sechabe

Fulufhelo Singo

Enock Soko

Linamandla Somhlahlo-Msumza

Masego Tlhabanyane

Sindiswa Bokopane

Mbulelo Bongobi

Rumbidzai Chirume

Noxolo Dlamini

Hafnio Duarte

Thato Gwinya

Sakhile Hurley

Pheladi Kekane

Lebohang Khumalo

Banele Kumalo

Mahlatse Mabitsela

Morwakoma Maditsi

Siphosethu Malindzisa

Bukiwe Masilela

Davis Massala

Ramodise Modise

Thato Moorosi

Corlender Munyawiri

Samukele Ngema

Ndumezulu Ngwenya

Nokukhanya Buthelezi

Zizo Chuma

Sebenele Dlamini

NOT PICTURED

11R Akani Novela

Mbalenhle Radebe

Tanaka Semeon

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Nomfundo Sive

Dolophina Vilankulu

Emmanuel Getahune

Phumeza Hlongwane

Moradi Keraetswe

Londiwe Kunene

Sabelwe Mabuya

Luyanda Madida

Tsheko Magubane

Tamiqua Martin

Khwezi Masuku

Retshepile Matsose

Thato Mnikati

Keoagile Moledi

Simphiwe Ngcobo

Mandisa Ngubane

Sandile Nonyukela

Gift Nyama

Ofentse Sekgobela

Duduzile Shabalala

Sibusiso Simamane

Lindokuhle Thusi

Siphesihle Cebekhulu

Lehlohonolo Dube

Tamia Jacobs

Lance Latola

Nokulunga Mashaba

Kamohelo Mlambo

12D Boikarabelo Tladi

Nina Zwane

Marena Molaba

Refilwe Mthelezulu

Mihlali Ngayi

Bubanji Nsabwa

Luvuyo-Unathi Nyamathe

Boitumelo Rasehlo

Keketso Serero

Refilwe Sithole

Khanyisa Zide

Kumbiraishe Chagonda

Fezile Dhladhla

Mlondolozi Dlamini

Thabang Khambule

Zukhanye Mabaso

Jabulile Mathenga

Nthabiseng Modukanele

Khanya-Khaya Moyo

12J Ntokozo Myeza

12S Kissia Nogueira

Lindokuhle Nxele

Tshepo Nyanda

Mogau Sadike

Gugulethu Seitlhamo

Sipho Twala

Rachel Vaz

Sibonginkosi Zuze

Mario Antonio

Joaquim Dias

Nonhlanhla Maclare

Michel Mahlangu

Tshegofatso Mantsho

Thabang Marumo

Tshegofatso Matseba

Neo Mayeza

Layla Motaung

Ayanda Moyo

12W Siyabonga Ndaba

Pertunia Nemaname

Bongiwe Nkosi

Imani Nyezi

Trevlin Olckers

Earl Ratema

Amanda Shezi

Nathan Baruti

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Duduzile Buthelezi

Tamry Esiri

Jason Kekana

Ayanda Madi

Ntombenhle Mavimbela

Zisuxolo Mhlayivana

Kedibone Mokgobu

Carnatia Mpapele

Nontokozo Mthembu

Holiness Muanza

Aerial Mokoena

Alice Tshabalala

STAFF Hlulani Nkhwashu

Cheraldine Peters

Ntokozo Phillips

Masana Sithole

Sabelo Temba

Amanda Beukes

Amanda Maree

Amelia Lima

Andrew Radebe

Anne Pirie

Aygul Mehmedova

Barry Donga

Bianca Chendip

Brighton Nkomo

Busisiwe Mwelase

Catherine Baskerville

Cecilia Griggs

Charlotte Rogers

Colleen Mazibuko

Cornelia Ndhlovu

Cynthia Mtshali

Dalene Rostovsky

Daniel Botsane

Darryl Bimray

Dayle Whitaker

Debbie Thome

Deidre Jones

Deidre Mackenzie

Denise Carolino

Evelyn Jung

Evelyn Sehlapelo

Florence Masuku

Francis Shabalala

Franc Sobreira

Freddy Musada

Gabby De Quintal

Goodman Mkhahlela

Grace Leggett

Grace Thabethe

Graham Howarth

Helen Marx

Helen Ngubeni

Hiloshni Singh

Jacqui Spellas

Janis Retief

Jeanine Ferreira

Jeffrey Chimwanda

Jessica Gomes

Jo-Anne Appels

Joyce Machogo

Joyce Sokhela

Juankina Ndlovu

Julia Wright

Kathleen Whitaker

Keneyon Loock

Lara Van Der Westhuizen

Leluma Posholi

Lucky Ratlhagane

Margaret Redman

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Kgathatso Modupe

Mbali Xulu

Lisa Mokoena

Bigboy Gora

Bongiwe Sibiya

Julian Kuhn

Marie-Louise De Wet

Michelle Roy

Molly Mcongwane

Mooiman Radebe

Natania Van Rooyen

Neighbour Thondhlana

Nolo Lange

Nondumiso Nhlapo

Nthabiseng Selibe

Ntsoaki Sithole

Paulas Modupe

Paul Horn

Petrus du Toit

Robin Howell

Rosalia Motha

Sabelo Thusi

Sabrina Moore

Sandisiwe Leuta

Selby Ncanana

Shira Wolpe

Sidrick Moore

Sipho Zulu

Sonto Buthelezi

Susan Steyn

Suzan Maleho

Takalani Siala

Tangu Changa

Tanya Lamb

Tapiwa Mavedzenge

Tarisai Chanetsa

Thabo Mahlatse NOT PICTURED Bongumusa Mbatha

Thandazile Khumalo

Theresa Mutamba

Thiru Naidoo

Ute Smythe

Venkata Somanchi

Viloshni Naidoo

Zanele Ngubeni

Zelda Sikhakhane

Zethu Makhathini

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2017 magazine DESIGN

Paul Horn

EDITORS

Gabby De Quintal Edwina van der Burg*

PHOTOGRAPHY

Paul Horn Tshepiso Motloung Khwezi Masuku Gabby De Quintal

PRODUCTION

Ella Marren*

ASSISTANTS

Sebenele Dlamini Sabelwe Mabuya Khwezi Masuku Tshepiso Motloung Tshepiso Mnguni Reitumetse Poo Sibusiso Simamane

*Flow Communications

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