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Yearbook 2016

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Administration and Academics Formal Photographs

Grade 8 - 12 Reports

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Cultural Activities

Outreach and Service

Sport Activities

Social Events

Art Work

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Administration and Academics Principal’s Address at Prizegiving I welcome the members of the Board of Governors and of the Roman Catholic Church of Namibia, Ms Tuli Shityuwete, one of our guest speakers and Head Girl of 2005, Sr Marie-Therese, representatives of the companies KPMG, Deloitte and Touche, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and Ernst and Young, who have supported many of our present and past pupils at school and universities, members of the PTFA, Parents, Colleagues, Pupils of St Paul’s College, SMC members of 2015/2016 and, particularly, the Grade 12s of 2016, valued guests, ladies and gentlemen. At the end of this year I will have had the rare privilege of being part of and closely watching this fine College develop and grow during 30 years. I have seen many highs and lows during that time, however, the most important life lesson I can take away is that even after a turbulent and tumultuous history – as all history is - a strong institution stands proudly in 2016. I learnt during my tenure that good things take time and patience to mature, as well as the constant commitment to a cause, a confidence in the cause and the consistent repetition of good habits. Standing on a firm foundation of the Christian ethos established by the founding Fathers, the College is much more than buildings: time has given this institution a soul, which must continually be nurtured. I once again salute Br Hermenegildus Beris, who has put over fifty years into this College. He is enjoying retirement in the Netherlands. The new building was officially inaugurated in April, and it carries his name. May all who see his name gain inspiration that success is achieved by an honest life well-lived, year by year, day by day. Very seldom does one experience overnight success; consistency, patience and time have their sure reward. As can be seen from the Special Achievements pamphlet, the College has a proud history of overall solid academics. St Paul’s College has become synonymous with academic success, and “academics” is one of our strengths. Once more, the College was celebrated as the best NSSC Higher and Ordinary School in the Khomas Region in 2015. Every teacher who taught the 2015 group was awarded a “Certificate of Excellence” by the Ministry of Education; these are only awarded to those teachers who performed at a certain standard and percentage in a teaching group. I can, with certainty, say that this success is the result of a conducive teaching environment, where teachers can be teachers: to believe in their students and push them to achieving just that little bit extra, coupled, of course, with the commitment and confidence of the pupils to achieve excellence. My gratitude goes to all the staff of this College who have given our students the tools to perform at highest level in the 2015 examinations, and beyond. Our matriculants, with their NSSCH results of the past few years, have spread their wings and are studying at universities, not only in Namibia and South Africa but also in the UK, Holland, China, Rumania, Germany, Portugal, the United States of America and Australia. The only debilitating factor for our pupils is the weak exchange rate and the high costs of studying abroad, as well as

in SA. Having said that, St Paul’s pupils regularly win bursaries and scholarships with firms, such as those represented here this evening, and other institutions. I know that we, at the College, have a winning recipe and we endeavour to continue in this vein. It is our aim to allow every student to gain his or her personal confidence, yet, at the same time, to nurture a feeling of belonging and a sense of responsibility for others to spread happiness, not just for ourselves, but for all in the community. In 2016, the College has remained in a “building” phase with the renovation of the old Higher Centre to accommodate the Primary School Grades 4 – 7; they are now enjoying their new classrooms. As with every new development, it takes time to complete, so also the “Br Hermenegildus Higher Centre”. However, the top floor, in its relatively “raw state”, has been a wonderful venue for a “Diversity of Music” Evening, for examinations, and for Art. As the school grows and the dynamics of parent, pupil and teacher involvement change, we have learnt a great number of lessons but, most importantly, we endeavour to concentrate on understanding and respect for each other. This institution enjoys tremendous goodwill from many quarters, as is evident by an active Board of Governors. My gratitude goes to the chairman of the Board, Dr Patrick Murphy, for his advice and direction; Mr Rodrigo Pimenta for his active and practical input and interest in building and other matters; Mrs Bernadette Menyah Artivor and Mrs Lorraine Hartung for their support, which has its foundation in the many years of experience in school matters; and Fr Joseph, the representative of the Roman Catholic Church. Mr McTeer, who still gives financial advice to this College, is thanked sincerely. I sincerely welcome Mr Christoff Bauernschmitt to the Board of Governors as the Chairman of the PTFA. We are fortunate enough to enjoy a stable environment, committed people, and a rich history, but much more is needed to succeed. A happy student is confident and achieves more after each “moment of success” – not only in the classroom, but also in other areas of life. This is where the College has once again offered countless opportunities to participate, and apply and practise talents to grow and become solid and compassionate citizens. The High School was once more named the “best science school” at the recent Regional Science Fair. We have participated in the National and International Afrikaans, Accounting and Mathematics Olympiads with fine success. “Engineers without Borders” presented a fascinating lesson on Science, and a “St Paul’s Career’s Day” gave a taste of the careers, new and old. The senior pupils had the opportunity to meet staff from a number of universities across our borders, which have chosen our College to find students of good calibre, and prestigious bursaries and Accounting workshops were once again offered to a number of senior pupils. A large number of French, Dutch and German

exchange pupils were a welcome addition to the St Paul’s family, and our scholars had or will have the fantastic opportunity to visit these countries. We have played Hockey, Soccer, Futsol and Netball, remained fit with Fitness Club, and we have played Volleyball during breaks. Unfortunately, Swimming is affected by the drought and water crisis. Sport has enriched our extra mural programme and I am pleased to see a great number of pupils spending their afternoons on the sports fields, even though the drought has left our fields wanting. The 4:0 win over our arch-rival in the “Classic Clashes” was a highlight; so also our alliance with St Georges College to give our Hockey players greater opportunities as the “Saints” team. The First Team Boys’ success in the “Windhoek Gymnasium and Jubber Hockey Festival” and the League success of the Girls First Soccer Team fill us with pride. Both the girls’ and boys’ First Teams won Bronze medals in the National Hockey League. However, the human aspect of good sportsmanship and fair play, companionship and team activities are as important. Whilst some members of our staff suffered immense personal tragedies, and our thoughts and prayers remain with the Adonis family, we soldiered on, even in the face of the most unfortunate resignations in the Science department in the middle of the year. The resilience of the College and the ability to pull together allowed us to survive an end of term without harm to the learners’ education. Workshops at NIED, conferences, Google training, a course on Critical Learning, and study programmes continually improve the skills of the staff. EdAdmin – the school management system – works well and allows us to monitor pupils’ performance more regularly. The programme “Readers are Leaders” has been successful and the benefits in reading and language skills can be felt in the proficiency of English, particularly in the more senior grades. With the wide use of the internet in all walks of life, we have become acutely aware of its benefits as well as of its challenges and dangers. Nothing is private or secret in cyber space, and many individuals have learnt very hard lessons. We continually remind our pupils and parents of the dangers of the internet. Still, pupils and their parents are not aware enough of the pitfalls of social media. However, we also embrace the benefit of the internet and technology, which was clearly demonstrated by our first online SMC election. The strong and energetic SMC body made its presence felt this year, and I congratulate these young men and women who used the opportunities to put their leadership abilities into practice. Leading by example in countless events and activities, they brought the school community together. The Independence Celebrations at the College included the visit of two Namibian political elders, who reminded all that great sacrifices go hand in hand with success. This year, pupils at the College enjoyed Debating, the Model UN and Chess. The Drama Club produced a most entertaining play

“Cooking can be Murder” and also entertained guests at the celebration of the Queen’s birthday, presenting a new take on the famous balcony scene from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The Art department put their work on show in a diverse and innovative Art exhibition. The Duke of Edinburgh Award remains one of the most popular activities, and great memories and bonds for life are made here during eight excursions, outreaches and projects. The “St Paul’s Times” appeared twice this year in conjunction with NMH. The Commencement Service at St Mary Cathedral as well as weekly chapel services reminded of the “Year of Mercy” (2016). Pupils are afforded time not only to get in touch with their spirituality and faith, but also to reflect on their morals, virtues and compassion, culminating in the tradition of “Caritate Fundati” (founded on Charity/Love). This tradition is so well demonstrated by the College community, be it the Shoebox outreach, which once more donated over 200 shoeboxes to the value of N$200 each, the GirlChild, which focussed on uplifting those that need it most by organising events such as a “Jeans” collection and clothes collection, the Chapel Collections for the poor, the Nordkamp Centre, the Visiting Hours at the Cancer Ward, or the SPCA – all benefitting from bold initiatives of individual pupils. The Blood Donation Clinic relied, twice this year, on the support of the senior pupils, who donate partly as a novelty of giving blood, missing a lesson, or partly through bravery, but it is hoped that this becomes a habit for life! The Cancer Association was again supported in their various activities, such as the Apple Project, the Hair Spray Event, etc. Grade 12 pupils of 29 public schools in the Windhoek region benefitted from afternoon lessons in Accounting, Mathematics, Biology and Science from our experienced teachers – mostly pro bono. St Paul’s College is deeply aware of the plight of our country going through the worst drought, and the lack of water is felt. Although some initiatives have been started to save our fields, the Board decided that as Namibians and a Windhoek school, we’ll stand in solidarity with the nation and save every drop of water. The College, however, remains a centre for various waste collection drives. The active Environmental Club held a Paper Drive competition for all grades, and we use special recycle bins for paper, electronic waste and other recyclable waste. The Estate department works hard at keeping the premises clean, and the indigenous and water-wise gardens have attracted birds and wildlife, even though we are bordering on a busy street. The efforts of the PTFA culminated in a Fun Day and a very successful raffle. The profit of the event will be used to upgrade the campus and the fields. The many dedicated and generous parents are thanked for their input. The College teaches over 700 pupils today, and the website, the marketing, and the excellent use of School Communicator by the school community is a testament to St Paul’s College’s popularity as a preferred school. Very few spaces are vacant and, many a time, I have to counsel disappointed “would be” parents. We

would love to spread the good work much further if we had the space, the finances and the necessary manpower. Our position as leading school in this country and the responsibility it has towards its people places a burden on us and the Roman Catholic Church, and this position is often lonely. It is a challenge to find and keep good teaching staff. Teaching is not a popular profession, and few youngsters see a bright future in it. And I do not blame them. Teachers have become a target, and it is so easy to rather blame the teacher or the school than to address one’s own problem. There seems to be a feeling of entitlement from parents and pupils and an unwillingness to accept that there might be a shortcoming. The fact remains that problems can be solved! Good parenting takes time, patience, commitment to the cause, and the repetition of good habits. Too often, parents seem to take the word of their children as the truth. It is amazing how many parents believe their children that there is “no school” when phoned due to absence, or that their property has been stolen when it’s lying in “lost property”. Nowadays, parents also get as emotional as their teenagers over issues instead of giving the calm guidance that is really needed. The feeling that teachers are “out to get their child” does not fit with the ethos of teaching! To our Grade 12s who will leave us at the end of this year, and to other families and their children, I express a fond farewell. May you have learnt, experienced and practised the fundamentals of

an honest life. May you leave with happy memories, and may we always meet as friends. Please join the Alumni Club. To those who are fortunate enough to stay with us a little longer, please remember to be patient. Remember, it takes time to achieve! I thank everyone who makes this great College, great: the pupils, the parents, the PTFA, the teachers, the secretaries, the Estate Manager and his team, the Bursar, and Ms Quinn and her staff. I thank the Management team of this College, Ms Pretorius (Marketer), Mrs Adonis (Head of Culture), Mr Benjamin (Head of Sport), Mrs Daniels (Head of Grade 12), Ms Quinn (Bursar), Mrs Saunders and Mrs Jacobs of the Primary School, Mrs Callesen (Head of Middle School), and Ms Jenkins (Deputy Principal), for their determination to make this school great and for their support of my leadership. I thank His Grace, Archbishop Nashenda, and the Catholic Church for the support of and understanding for this institution. My wish for this school is that it never loses its humanity. I thank you all and may blessings abound!

Ellen Gudde Principal

Head of Gr 12 Report Throughout the year, I became aware of the many blessings which were bestowed upon me. The move to the new building was met with much excitement, especially by the Grade 12s of 2016. They were the first group of Grade 12s to enjoy the new facilities, especially the new common room. It was evident that they took much pride in their area and regularly reported when an item was not working. In the mornings, they eagerly awaited the unlocking of the doors to their common room, which they kept tidy. The initial teething problems of the unusual acoustics, the unwelcome glare on the board and the heat were all overcome, and teachers and students tackled their academics with vigour.

immensely to note how they carried each other through the storms and steered each other in a more positive direction. As the year came to a close, many students thanked me for my guidance, and all their teachers for the positive impact they had imparted. In return, I can assure the Grade 12s that 60 students impacted positively on my life, teaching me immeasurable lessons. I felt blessed that I could ‘mother’ this particular group of caring yet out-going young adults. I pray that they have acquired sufficient resilience and skills to stray away from the confines of the safehaven of St Paul’s and Windhoek.

The year did not progress without any strain. Many students succumbed to the stress of the final year, but it pleased me

Head of Grade 12

Anthea Daniels

Upper School Report Our foundation, your success This year has been filled with exchanges, exhibitions, excursions, expeditions, Olympiads, tournaments, league fixtures, competitions, drama productions, a myriad of extra-mural activities and the day-to-day rigours of academics. Pupils’ extensive involvement in the College’s sports, cultural and outreach programmes strengthens and extends those involved. Less obvious is the way such involvement also nurtures the school

community by allowing connections and friendships to grow across classes and grades. So what underpins this rich environment? Teachers. St Paul’s teachers tend to hold two sets of beliefs. Firstly, they believe the human potential of their students can always be cultivated yet further. Secondly, they live out a conviction that

the twenty-four hour day is elastic. A full morning of teaching is followed by extramural activities, with preparation and marking finishing the day. Our level of dedicated expertise is recognised by other educational professionals who ask St Paul’s teachers to run workshops, mark national examinations, contribute to syllabus and curriculum development and set regional and national examination questions. It is also acknowledged by the many past pupils who visit the school to thank teachers for their input. Rarely do those students report the same degree of interest and attention from academic staff at tertiary level. When highly competent, experienced and committed teachers leave, their shoes can be difficult to fill – at least in the short term.

Science teachers in particular are highly sought after. Yet, despite the departures of key Science personnel, we were able to ensure that skilled teaching continued to the end of the year. I thank teachers who plough so much into all areas of their work at St Paul’s. I thank students who respond so positively, making school teaching satisfying. I thank parents who support staff with kindness and politeness; we think you are positive role models.

Bridget Jenkins Deputy Principal

Middle School Report This has been a year of much change in the Middle School. We sadly said goodbye to Mrs Peta Austin in the middle of the year, and I took up the challenge of filling her shoes as Head of the Middle School. Her legacy remains in the happy Middle School that I have inherited. For the second part of the year, Mrs Evett van Niekerk took over from me as Head of Grade 8. I am grateful for her caring guidance of our rather large group of Grade 8s. Mrs Dreyer, Ms Hentze, Ms Hamaukwaya and, for the last part of the year, Ms Sieberhagen have been a wonderful Grade 8 team of class teachers. They have been instrumental in the smooth running of this part of the school as well as bringing in some wonderful new initiatives to Grade 8: the Class Bonding Afternoon, the Parent’s Social and, most importantly, the trip to NaDEET, which was, without doubt, a highlight of the year and the first of a long tradition of Grade 8 excursions into the desert.

The energy, enthusiasm and professionalism of the Head of Grade 9, Ms Claudia Schmidt, and her able team of Grade 9 register teachers, Ms Ruel, Mr van Rensburg and Mrs van Dyk, has ensured continuity and stability in the Middle School. The Grade 9 Parent’s Social was a good opportunity for the parents to kick back, relax and get to know each other a little better. The Grade 9 Bonding Day and, more recently, the Class Assemblies have given the Grade 9s (and the rest of the school) an insight into “what makes them tick”, and how to (and in some cases, not to) work as a group. We have had a fun, busy and occasionally challenging year with a truly dynamic group of children.

Andrea Callesen

Head of Middle School

PTFA Report I took over as Chairman of the PTFA at very short notice in the middle of the year, yet may, with great pleasure, report that after a tumultuous year the PTFA concluded 2016 with a very successful Fun Day and a handsome balance in the bank.

• The overall raffle ticket sales were positive despite the hardened macro-economic conditions and the overall donation fatigue. • Garden furniture, a garden chess set, and computers for the Br Hermenegildus Higher Centre were sponsored by the PTFA.

The following objectives remain at the forefront for the PTFA: to promote the best interest of the College, to promote her ethics and ethos, and to support and advance the College through positive relationships and fund-raising activities.

The approval of a revised PTFA constitution should pave the way for better cooperation, which shall be to the benefit of everybody involved and the College at large. The long-term vision and goal of the PTFA is an improved sports infra-structure.

I give recognition and a huge word of thanks to everyone who contributed towards the achievements reached in 2016. This could not have been possible without the consistent and relentless efforts of teachers and parents. St Paul’s College is really blessed with this asset.

We look forward to 2017 and believe that much can be achieved with the dedication, energy and resilience of the PTFA.

In short, the following stand out as great achievements for 2016: • The Fun day would not have been such a huge success without the involvement of sponsors, teachers, and our pupils.

Christoff Bauernschmidt Chairman of the PTFA

In Memoriam Brother Egidius de Laat, born in Tilburg in The Netherlands on 20 July 1928, passed away on 30 July 2016. He was laid to rest at the CMM cemetery on the estate Steenwijk in Vught.

This magazine not only received top prizes in Namibia, but also in South Africa. Br Egidius enjoyed singing and not only did he join the cathedral choir, he also promoted singing at the school.

Br Egidius was one of twelve children in his family. He chose the religious profession, joined the CMM Order, and studied as a teacher at St Stanislaus. After he obtained his teacher diploma in 1949, he taught at schools in ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Tilburg.

To his great disappointment he had to retire in 1992 from his beloved school when he reached retirement age. He filled his time well with his stamp collection which brought him into contact with other collectors. He enjoyed gardening and was very often seen working in the garden, taking care of bushes and trees. Soon after his retirement he was offered the opportunity to take an orientation tour to the USA, where he stayed with the Brothers in Los Angeles.

His religious order then appointed him for service in Africa, and in 1963 he travelled to Namibia – then South West Africa – where three fellow Brothers were already active. He joined St Paul’s College, which had, one year earlier, opened its doors for the first time in 1962. He was an effective teacher and enjoyed his disciplined classrooms. His former pupils speak very fondly of him. Br Egidius liked sport and he became one of the most influential sports teachers at St Paul’s College. He trained the soccer teams and also took care of tennis. The sports fields were named after him. When he was asked to take over the scouting group, Third Windhoek, he accepted the responsibility with enthusiasm and left deep traces as Scout Master in Namibia. Together with Br Wouterus, he produced the scout magazine “Campfire Chatter”.

Due to his deteriorating health he had to repatriate to The Netherlands in 2000, where he lived in the Zwijsen Community, the Brother House for senior citizens. During his last years he was mainly confined to his room on account of his failing memory. We will remember Br Egidius de Laat as a pioneer of the College who strongly promoted the school in its early years. With gratitude we look back on his 30 years of unfailing dedication to and support of the St Paul’s College.

Life Skills at St Paul’s College 2016 The past year at our school has been a spectacularly busy one with regards to visiting universities and guest speakers. We were inundated by tertiary institutions who wanted to promote their facilities to our very able students. There are many institutions abroad who wish to showcase their institutions of learning at our school. We have had visits from recruitment agencies, such as Kaplan Universities, INTO and Edulink. Edulink visited the school as part of their Road Show that represents Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Netherlands, Dubai, Mauritius, Cyprus, Malaysia and Thailand. There were numerous institutions from South Africa that popped in during the first and second term. During the Grade 10 and 11 Life Skills classes, we had a focus on gender education and Brigit Vosloo – previously Rudd – conducted a series of workshops with the current Grade 11s to bring about awareness and education on gender equality. This resulted in some lively discussions, to say the least. Our annual Career Expo was held on 9 June, and was visited by Grades 10 and 11. A variety of professional careers were on exhibit and our students were able to inquire about careers that they are possibly interested in pursuing after school. The Career Expo also offered our Grade 11s the opportunity to organize placements for the Job Shadowing at the end of the second term. All Grade 11 students were afforded the opportunity to observe the world of work during these three days.

Paul Tosio, a learning skills instructor, presented a two-day course which was well attended by the students from Grades 10 - 12. We also had teachers attending this very worthwhile course. Those students who have already applied the skills he taught in their learning have noticed a difference in effectiveness when they learn. This year, Peer Counselling was introduced as an extra-curricular activity. Students who signed up developed their counselling skills by first completing a section on personal growth, and then basic counselling skills. They will complete a probation period, and as from early next year they will be available for counselling in the allocated time-slot. I am quite proud of the way these five students have grown and developed during the year. Finally, I had the privilege of being invited to the University of Central Lancashire (UCAS) in the United Kingdom to view their facilities along with other Life Skills Counsellors from Africa and the Middle East. The university is amazing, to say the least! What stood out for me was the hands-on and practical approach they take from the first year, and their resources are state of the art and very modern. This is a university well worth investigating if you are thinking of studying abroad. In conclusion, remember the five ways to wellness: connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give!!

Bidding Farewell and Welcoming Staff St Pauls bids farewell to Ms F. Fielding (top left), Ms F. Chani (top right), Mrs P. Austin (middle left), Mrs S. Basingswaith (middle right) and Mrs T. Weber (bottom), and thanks them for their service to the school.

St Pauls welcomes Ms A. Dreyer (top left), Ms L. Hamukwaya (top right), Mr M. Mehnert (middle left), Ms E. Van Niekerk (middle right), Sister Maria Therese (bottom left) and Ms T. McDuling (bottom right), and wishes them many happy years in the St Pauls community.

SMC Meet the 2016 SMC

HEADBOY AND HEADGIRL

SMC

Niel Swanepoel Head Boy

Adama Cooper

Aimee Philander

Angelique Bock

Bruce Mwaenga

Charne Mensah

Elisa Acebes

Gabrielle MacDonald

Henry Johnston

Jacinda Lima

Jessica Aspara

Karl-Hein Visser

Kaylynn Osthuizen

Lucas WackerleGarcia

Nastasha Rau

Gillian Hermanus Head Girl

Ndifekelwa Shipo

Shane van Zyl

Simon Brown

Zoa Wustrow

Head Boy of St Paul’s College

Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am really excited to be dressing, I mean addressing, you tonight! Firstly, I have to say it has been a great experience sitting at the grownups table. I had such an amazing view of you all! I’ve witnessed some interesting things. New and intuitive places to relocate one’s nose boogers. There also seems to be a very contagious yawn epidemic in the building. I’ve seen some hidden ones, and those “look at my oesophagus” ones, too. But seriously now, I’m so honoured to be standing in front of you, Grade 9s, Grade 10s, Grade 11s, Grade 12s, teachers, parents, and family members that don’t really want to be here but couldn’t come last year, so they feel a bit guilty – WELCOME TO YOU ALL! I’ll start off with this quote from my friend, rapper and casual philosopher, Gerson Shipuata: “What’s done is done, what is the future when there’s none?” If there are some individuals in the audience who don’t understand, don’t worry, we don’t either! Why are we here tonight, though? Is it really only for the prizes? I mean, half of us will probably leave empty-handed. Is it because it is compulsory? Well, yeah, I guess that’s probably a factor, but there is a deeper reason – one that we don’t always realise or admit to. This is a family gathering. We all come together to show our gratitude and support to an institution that we admire and are deeply invested in. My bond with St Paul’s has lasted very long – longer than some marriages even. Gillian and I were part of the third-ever Grade 1 class of St Paul’s, back in 2005. One simply doesn’t stay in a school for twelve years without becoming deeply attached to it. I still have amazing memories from my time in primary school. One that I always remember is when I broke the art room fan in Grade 2 and I was just begging Mr. Mvula, “I’ll do anything, just please just don’t call my mom!”

Then, High school came along, and it’s like walking into Virgin Active’s locker room for the first time, awkward and very uncomfortable. One has to wear a tie. There was a boy named Prosper in my class, one of my best friends, Kimber, had to dress up as a girl, and, I mean, those ice cubes in the urinals had a higher status than us. But, you must fight on. I joined the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which showed me there was more to school than academics and detention. I made new friends, rediscovered old friends, and tried and failed to get a girlfriend… But, it was still great! In a world where everything is chaos, where bad influences are all around you, St Paul’s was my rock in this ocean of fear and uncertainty. The values and ethos of St Paul’s has helped me become the person I am today. It has given me, as for you, a firm moral and spiritual foundation – a value you simply can’t equate in monetary terms. My term as head boy (or kopseun, as I am more formally known) was truly an education. It allowed me to witness what goes on behind the iron curtain of the staff room, and I witnessed the immense dedication and effort all our teachers put in to manage our school. Gillian has mentioned how precious our teachers are to us in class, but you can’t imagine the huge dedication and effort our teachers put in behind the scenes. Mrs Gudde and Co. are constantly under fire from students and parents alike, but if you were to know all the things they got right, one would not be so quick to judge. This showed me that true leadership is about being humble; it’s not about speeches and accepting the accolades, but what you do without credit and when no one is looking. Can we have a round of applause for all our teachers? But Wow, if you thought students had emotional drama! I was also fortunate enough to be part of an amazing student management council. To the current SMCs, I am so thankful for your support this past year. We had a shared vision to be daring and to shake

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things up, and with our diverse skills and ideas, we revitalized the relationship between the high school and primary school, we introduced new initiatives and activities, and had no casualties in Grade 8’s orientation. The person who deserves the most credit, though, is our SMC coordinator, Ms Claudia Schmidt. She has served as a mentor to us all and her work ethic is without equal. Her fresh sense of humour regularly had us in stitches, especially if it was about Carl-Hein. My time as head boy also attuned me to the massive importance of family. The support and guidance they give you throughout high school is priceless, and we can never take them for granted. But the actual guests of honour tonight are you, the Matrics of 2016. It’s unreal, isn’t it? Gone are the pimple-faced Grade 8s of old. We have grown into somewhat mature and independent young adults, with only mild acne. As a grade, we have also been through some hard, despairing times during these past four years. Despite the regular trials of failure and rejection at school, we have also lost people along the way. Tonight, we honour Angelique Loxton, our classmate who tragically passed away three years ago. It left us shattered. Our carefully sheltered and safe lives were shown a brutal side of reality. There is no subject or school that can prepare you for something like that. Also, we honour and remember the parents and siblings that we have also lost. Those moments leave a hole in our lives. But as a group, we cried together, we pulled together, and we have emerged stronger together. These matters are discussed in whispers, swept under the covers, like they never happened because they are painful, painful things to remember, but they are such important things. Because, how we overcome our losses, our hardships, and our rejections is what defines us. The Great Russian Writer, Leo Tolstoy, said: “Constantly happy people don’t have a history worth telling.” Well, we do have a history worth telling. We are leaving a legacy at this school – a strong, untainted legacy of individuality, cohesion and resilience that will live on, long after we have left these hallowed grounds. Our strong and diverse individual personalities have helped us unite and prosper, more than groups of past years. I recently looked through my Grade 3 report card the other day, as one does, and would you like to know what it said? “Niel is an interesting student. He can read fluently and exhibits a natural liking for language. Unfortunately, he constantly feels the need to be funny and this can be very disruptive, to both himself and his classmates. Niel is also urged to take more care with his mathematics, and improve his handwriting” Wow, never have I been so accurately summed up in 20 words! This is all still true today! Who you are is so vitally important, Ladies and Gentlemen. This is my main message for you tonight, especially my fellow

matriculants. You see, when I was preparing this speech, I was wracking my brain trying to come up with something profound that will be worth listening to. I thought, maybe the best route was to have a super philosophical speech, with abstract concepts and big words that will fundamentally change you, or perhaps to go full Donald Trump and shout at you for fifteen minutes, forcing the message into you. I was so frustrated, but I kept thinking of profound. Profound. Find something profound. I watched the moon landing speech and Martin Luther’s “I have a dream” – such profound topics and causes. What did I have to offer? Just then, my fourteen-year-old sister, Jana, stormed into my room, enraged. “Niel, you ruined it!” You see, earlier that evening, she had asked me to edit a presentation she was going to give. So being a model older brother, I overhauled it and made it much more convincing. But she was less than impressed. The nerve! I thought. I told her that she should be grateful I had taken the time to edit it, but her next words gave me the ‘profound’ I was searching so desperately for. “Yes, but it’s not mine, Niel!” And in this simple moment, my sister revealed such an important facet of success in life. She didn’t care that my version was better, or that it would make her seem exceedingly smart. She knew that this presentation was not organically Jana Swanepoel; she valued her individuality and I respect her greatly for that. I’m speaking to every one of you. Embrace your individuality, your weirdness. Your one-of-a-kind personality is what makes you indispensable to the world. People who know and believe in themselves are the pioneers, leaders and change-makers of the future. They are not afraid to challenge the status quo. They aren’t easily influenced by others. They are confident of their abilities. So many lives have been wasted, talents burned and potential has died away because we feel the need to change ourselves to fit in. Look at these brilliant artists we have seen tonight. They did not conform. They have embraced who they are and have prospered as a result. Mandela did not go to prison because Robben Island had a lovely sunset; he did it because he refused to suppress his true views. And no learning institution is more committed to nurturing and developing our inner self, and embracing it, than St Paul’s College. Except hair – don’t even go there. Matrics, I would like to make a toast. We have our exams ahead of us and we will have to work hard. We will occasionally fail and doubt our abilities, but I am so hopeful about our future and the future of Namibia. Armed with the spear of our individuality, the shield of our education, and the helmet of our faith, we are unstoppable and irrepressible. Cheers to you!

Niel Swanepoel September 2016

Head Girl of St Paul’s College Tonight marks the end of my tenure as head girl and although the focus will be on the matrics, what I would like to share with you relates to everyone, of any age. As a thoroughbred of St Paul’s College, I’ve learnt many valuable lessons during the course of my school career. St Paul’s is a family, and this year I noticed that there is little that our teachers will not do for us.

The most important lessons were taught by our teachers. When you’ve spent most of your life in school, your teachers become your allies with only your best interests in mind. Teachers teach for a living and what better way to teach than by example. Mrs Daniels taught us never to harden your heart, but to be strong in what you stand for; Mr Sibanda showed us that it’s okay not to be serious all the time; and Mrs Gudde, although she didn’t ‘teach’

me, taught me that it’s okay to do things in your own time (wink, wink). As the years have gone by and become progressively more difficult, the matrics have become a close-knit network of individuals that have really become family. Like a video game, Grades 1 – 7 were basically the tutorial. So we pressed start, and Grade 8 was Level 1. Looking back at it now, it was chips! Easy-peasy! That year was definitely eventful. We survived the end of the world – on the Mayan calendar and orientation. I remember the history play we had to perform so clearly because who can forget Kimber in a loincloth, speaking in an Indian accent. Level 2 is Grade 9, which seemed the same degree of difficulty as Level 1, and relatively uneventful. Just when you begin to settle into the new routine and time table, Level 3 comes along and it’s Grade 10. There’s a jump in difficulty and you’re starting to make some big decisions: subject choices, SMC, and who to take to the Valentine’s dance. But luckily, you have some coins you can use to get help, and this help came from our teachers. We quickly realised that teachers are friends, not foes. Then we get to Grade 11, Level 4, and you have so many tasks to fulfil in such a short period of time but, somehow, we scrape by. I think Grade 11 exams count as a level on its own. Level 5 had many of us wondering how much harder it can get, especially after the mid-year math exam, but little did we know. But now we have almost completed the game and have arrived at THE BOSS LEVEL. Beat the boss and earn your freedom. This level is harder than before and you have to put copious amounts of effort into defeating the boss (which are exams, if you didn’t catch on). Grade 12 – the big ONE-TWO. From all the chaos of organising matric hoodies to seeing every individual clean up for the matric farewell (except you, Joseph), and who can forget Carl-Hein’s speedo! I’m fairly confident to say that everyone has seen Carl-Hein in his speedo in public, but not at a swim meet. I will miss the Friday’s with Daniel as BreakDJ, the endless laughter in bio, not to mention the ever-arising philosophical questions addressed to Nils and Josh, and all the fun we had on dress-up days. Dreaded double-accounting lessons which, on some days, I had to suffer through alone when Robyn didn’t come to school. I cannot accurately convey my gratitude to the 2016 matrics for making my high school career so memorable.

Students, it’s the third term already and I know anxiety levels are high, and motivation levels are low. Perhaps your mid-term exam results weren’t what you’d hoped for. Perhaps you dread that question: “What are your plans for the future?” (I hope this is not the case with the Grade 12s…) My advice to you is to give it your best! Try your hardest! But realise that if you don’t get exactly what you want, that’s okay, too. It’s okay. Everything will work out in the end, or as John Lennon said: “If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” Now I’m not saying just sit back, do nothing, and watch everything fall into place, but if you work hard for what you want and you are persistent, in the end, you will be okay. You may not get the results you hoped for, but life has a funny way of offering you other paths to follow. Our destinations will not all be the same, but with the foundations we have been given by our parents and St Paul’s and the friendships we’ve forged together, the journey is sure to be one we will never forget. Although many of us may not receive prizes tonight, especially not as many as Manuel will, I want to remind you that tonight, in this church, we have future engineers, scientists, artists, dancers, doctors, pastors, teachers, managers, professional athletes, singers, noble prize winners, inventors, actresses, and more. St Paul’s nurtures its diversity. It’s so very important that you do not lose your passion because you may be a whiz at science but you don’t do so well in English. Others, like Niel, are English boffins but may not excel in accounting. Parents: understand that. Your child was wonderfully blessed with talents that are his/her own. Something that no one can do better. Acknowledge that. And students, work hard, do your best, your struggle will be worth it, but don’t tear yourself down because you are not top in the class for maths or science or English. So I want to leave you with a small message: “Celebrate every tiny victory!” Although tonight may not acknowledge every triumph and accolade, I applaud each and every one of you. Thank you for being a part of my journey.

Gillian Hermanus September 2016

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Prize Giving Recognition of Excellent Achievements in 2016 Academics: Certificates of Merit, Certificates and book prizes Awards are based on the average of results of the first and second trimesters. No subject average may be less than 50%.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT

TROPHIES OF ACADEMIC AWARDS Grade 8 & 9

GRADE 8 – for an average of 80% at the end of the second trimester, a merit certificate is awarded to:

Middle School Subject Trophies:

Martin Oosthuizen Vaanda Menjono Rodney Hamunyela Elmo Kandele Kenny Garus-Oas Heather Kausch Tyler Hancox Kenisha Platt Mark Olles Book prize for third position in grade: Sophia Trede Book prize for second position in grade: Alina Triebner Book prize for first position in grade: Adam Johnston

80.40% 80.85% 81.14% 81.32% 81.78% 83.12% 83.83% 84.45% 84.75%

Andreas Worbs Trophy for German:

Luka Serrer

Ernst & Young Trophy for Accounting: Quinn-Franco Stellmacher Sue Weich Trophy for Mathematics: Quinn-Franco Stellmacher Lentin Trophy for Biology: Quinn-Franco Stellmacher Seth Junius Trophy for Physical Science: Lauren Straiton

86.01%

SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS Grade 8 & 9

86.55%

KARSEBOOM BOOK PRIZE (for endeavor, commitment and perseverance) Grade 8: Adam Johnston and Evangeline Nahole Grade 9: Lauren Straiton and Othello Joseph SCIENCE FAIR (based on previous year performance either at Regional or National Level) St Paul’s Mathematics and Science Fair Best Project Shield Theodorus Wassenaar St Paul’s Mathematics and Science Fair Runner-Up Trophy Ryan Symonds-Mayes

87.03%

ACADEMIC SCROLLS GRADE 9 – for an average of 80% and over at the end of the second trimester, an Academic Scroll is awarded to the following students:

ABC STATIONERS ART PRIZES (for an excellent standard in Art and Design) Grade 8: Evangeline Nahole Grade 9: Helen Forster and Junior-Steps Nankela FNCC PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in French) Best French student in Grade 8: Kenisha Platt Best French student in Grade 9: Lauren Straiton Book prize for third position in grade: Micháela Groenewald 86.29% GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German) Book prize for second position in grade: Grade 8: Heather Kausch Helen Forster 88.73% Grade 9: Micháela Groenewald Book prize for first position in grade: Rosa Ithindi 88.95% Tyler Straiton Megan Landmann Cameron Lohmann Jamie Coetzee Theodorus Wassenaar Lauren Straiton Quinn-Franco Stellmacher

M.F. Slabbert Junior Dux Trophy: Rosa Ithindi

82.21% 82.76% 82.77% 83.73% 84.54% 85.52% 86.26%

ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS

SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS Grade 10

GRADE 10 – for an average of 80% and above at the end of the second trimester, academic half colours are awarded to the following students: Nathan Nyatondo 80.8% Galilei Njembo 81.3% Roberta Nsinano 81.7% Hi-Treacia Mbinge 82.8% Annely Ipangelwa 82.8% Damien Schütz 83.1% Kaja Pack 84.9% Niita Kanime 85.1% Book prize for third position in grade: Vivica Cupido 85.7%

ABC STATIONERS ART PRIZES (for an excellent standard in Art and Design) Grade 10: Samantha Müller

Book prize for second position in grade: Taimi Mhoney 90.4% Book prize for first position in grade: Kyana Diehl 91.2 %

GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German) Grade 10: Vivica Cupido

ACADEMIC FULL COLOURS GRADE 11 - for an average of 80% and above at

the end of the second trimester, academic full colours are awarded to the following students. The minimum average for subjects of 60% applies: Layla Diehl 81.33% Nicolaas Jacobs 81.61% Henry Johnston 82.11% Mia Schutte 82.33% Book prize for third position in grade: Rusta Kalomho 84.67% Book prize for second position in grade: Claire Ries von Bergen 85.73% Book prize for first position in grade: Helena Wassenaar 87.78%

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ACCOUNTING AND MATHEMATICS PRIZE (for top achievers in Grade 10 in Mathematics and Accounting) 3rd Nathan Nyatondo 2nd Niita Kanime 1st Kaja Pack FNCC PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in French) Best French student in Grade 10: Kyana Diehl

SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS Grade 11 ABC STATIONERS ART PRIZES (for an excellent standard in Art and Design) Grade 11: Candice Salkunga PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ACCOUNTING AND MATHEMATICS PRIZE (for top achievers in Grade 11 in Mathematics and Accounting) 3rd Nicolaas Jacobs 2nd Claire Ries von Bergen 1st Henry Johnston FNCC PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in French) Best French student in Grade 11(Ordinary): Jacinda Lima Best French student in Grade 11(Higher): Helena Wassenaar GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German) Grade 11: Adama Cooper (German Ordinary Level) Kabuba Masule (German Higher Level)

GRADE 12 Subject Merit Certificates Kimberlin Brain Biology Higher (83%) History Higher (86%) French Foreign Language Higher (81%) Luke Brinkmann Biology Higher (93%) Geography Higher (89%) Accounting Higher (81%) Mathematics Higher (88%) Anne-Sophie Evrard Foreign Language French Ordinary (89%) Grace Haihambo Foreign Language German Ordinary (80%) Pascal Henle Mathermatics Higher (82%) Foreign Language German Higher (91%) Gillian Hermanus Biology Higher (83%) Michael Jasi-Kanyemba Foreign Language French Higher (83%)

Joseph Lichtman Foreign Language French Higher (80%) Lucas Martin Mathematics Higher (81%) Foreign Language French Higher (83%) Rauana Murangi Art & Design Ordinary (84%) Juliana Naude Mathematics Higher (81%) Biology Higher (83%), Geography Higher (87%) Kaylynn Oosthuizen Foreign Language German Higher (88%) Aimee Philander Mathermatics Higher (91%) Economics Higher (83%) Darméll Samaria Foreign Language German Ordinary (81%) Nils Schuler Foreign Language German Higher (90%) Justine Shikomba Mathematics Higher (82%) NdIfekelwa Shipo Foreign Language German Ordinary (81%) Joshua Singer Foreign Language German Ordinary (80%)

GRADE 12 Subject Merit Certificates continued Tsengelmaa Sundui Mathematics Higher (99%) Foreign Language French Higher (82%) Physical Science Higher (80%) Biology Higher (92%) Economicsn (90%) Niel Swanepoel Afrikaans Second Language Higher (80%) Patrick Tietz Mathematics Higher (81%) Foreign Language German Higher (84%) Mareta van Lill Mathematics Higher (82%) Afrikaans Second Language Higher (81%) Art & Design Higher (85%) Josua van Tonder Mathematics Higher (94%) Afrikaans Second Language Higher (81%) Physical Science Higher (80%) Art & Design (87%) Biology (85%)

ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS GRADE 12 – for an average of 70% – 74.9% at the end of the second trimester, academic half colours are awarded to the following students: Michael Jasi-Kanyemba Niel Swanepoel Joshua Singer Ndifekelwa Shipo Annika Kirchner Darméll Samaria Kaylynn Oosthuizen

70.0% 70.0% 70.70% 71.35% 71.64% 71.69% 71.71%

ACADEMIC FULL COLOURS GRADE 12 - for an average of 75% at the end of the second trimester, academic full colours are awarded to the following students. The minimum average for subjects of 60% applies: Nils Schuler 75.0% Hee-Dee Walenga 75.09% Wakunyambo Simenda 75.25%

Shane van Zyl Mathematics Higher (90%) Foreign Language German Higher (87%) Biology Higher (83%) Geography Higher (87%) Carl-Hein Visser Mathematics Higher (86%) Accounting Higher (80%) Geography Higher (83%) Lucas Wackerle-Garcia Mathematics Higher (100%) Foreign Language German Higher (87%) Physical Science Higher (87%) Biology Higher (97%) Geography Higher (90%) History Higher (91%) Hee-Dee Walenga Foreign Language German Higher (82%) Zoa Wustrow Biology Higher (81%) Geography Higher (83%)

Carl-Hein Visser Gillian Hermanus Justine Shikomba Zoa Wustrow Juliana Naude Mareta van Lill Joseph Lichtman Aimee Philander Shane van Zyl Patrick Tietz Pascal Henle Lucas Martin Luke Brinkmann Kimberlin Brain Book prize for third position in grade: Josua van Tonder

75.86% 75.97% 76.82% 77.20% 77.44% 78.25% 78.29% 78.78% 79.57% 80.31% 81.39% 81.97% 82.03% 83.14% 83.64%

Book prize for second position in grade: Tsengelmaa Sundui 89.04% Book prize for first position in grade: Lucas Wackerle-Garcia 91.38% Taylor Trophy for best NSSC H student: Lucas Wackerle-Garcia

SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS Grade 12 ABC STATIONERS ART PRIZES (for an excellent standard in Art and Design) Grade 12: Josua van Tonder

SPECIAL MERIT PRIZE (for exceptional motivation and commitment in German Foreign Language) (Ordinary): Longeni Shatona

FNCC PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in French) Best French student in Grade 12 (Ordinary): Samira Alex Best French student in Grade 12 (Higher): Tsengelmaa Sundui

DELOITTE & TOUCHE Monetary Prize (for the most versatile student in Grade 12) Dieter Kebbel

GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German) Grade 12: Ndifekelwa Shipo (German Ordinary Level) Grade 12: Hee-Dee Walenga (German Higher Level)

KPMG ACCOUNTING PRIZE (for top achievers in Grade 12 Accounting) 3rd Ndifekelwa Shipo 2nd Carl-Hein Visser 1st Luke Brinkmann ERNST & YOUNG (for excellent work ethic in Accounting and Mathematics in Grade 11 & 12) Aimee Philander

TROPHIES OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Judge Chris Mouton Trophy for Bilingualism:

Shane van Zyl

DanVis Trophy for Economics in Grade 11:

Henry Johnston

Samantha Muller Trophy for Art:

Mareta van Lill (For progressive ingenuity, consistence and perseverance)

Gratia Artis Trophy for fine achievements in Art in Grade 11:

Layla Diehl

Loft Gallery Trophy:

Pascal Henle (For excellent work)

Nissen Trophy for History:

Lucas Wackerle-Garcia

Blokker Trophy for Geography:

Pascal Henle

Kaschik Trophy for Senior German:

Pascal Henle

Levinson Trophy for English:

Lucas Wackerle-Garcia

Glen-Spyron Trophy for Best NSSC H Accounting:

Luke Brinkmann

Binneman-Visser Auditor’s Trophy for NSSC H Economics:

Tsengelmaa Sundui

Anna Frank Trophy for Afrikaans:

Niel Swanepoel

Agnew Trophy for NSSC H Biology:

Lucas Wackerle-Garcia

Swachem Trophy for Physical Science:

Lucas Wackerle-Garcia

Malik Trophy for Olympiad: Afrikaans Olympiad Woerman Brock Trophy for Mathematics:

Niel Swanepoel

shared: Tsengelmaa Sundui / Lucas Wackerle-Garcia

Ben Africa Trophy for Academic Endeavour:

Josua van Tonder

H Pupkewitz Trophy for best progress:

Rauana Murangi

Mapanga Trophy for the student whose attitude, initiative and performance reflects the spirit of St Paul’s College

Jonathan West

Optime Moratum Trophy for good service, loyalty, diligence and behaviour:

Niel Swanepoel

X-Ray Trophy for Creativity and Innovation

Lucas Wackerle-Garcia

Awards for Cultural Activities DEBATING Best Junior Debater Best Senior Debater

Michaela Groenewald Jules van de Port

PUBLIC SPEAKING Best Junior Public Speaker Best Senior Public Speaker

Othello Joseph Nastasha Rau

DRAMA Best supporting Actor Trophy for the Best Actor in a leading role

Elton Shipena Tulela Pea

AWARD FOR OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Standard Bank Trophy Gabrielle McDonald – for the Cancer SMC Outreach Naude Trophy – for dedicated service to the College Jonathan West – leadership of the Drumline and Chapel Band Individual Commendation Shield – for Service to the College Shane van Zyle Certificate of Merit – for “Leadership by Example” Gillian Hermanus - Head Girl Kaylynn Oosthuizen - Deputy Head Girl

Trophies and Awards for Sports ATHLETICS Junior Victrix Ludorum Senior Victrix Ludorum

Amber Dercksen Frieda Johannes

Junior Victor Ludorum Senior Victor Ludorum

Vija Pack Pieter-Louis le Roux

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Hockey: Gillian Hermanus - Girls Pieter-Louis le Roux - Boys Netball: Grace Haihambo

Soccer:

Victoria Markgraaf - Girls Kimberlain Brain - Boys

MAKATI SPORT TEAM OF THE YEAR Boys Hockey – Winners of Jubber and Windhoek Gymnasium Hockey Festivals

BEST SPORT ACHIEVEMENT TROPHY Nominations: Sergio Duchaine – Karate (5th African Union Sports Council Karate Championships) Dieter Kebbel – Water Ski (Namibian U21 Champion in Slalom, Jump & Trick, Best Skier of Season 2016, Lake Grappa Open Winner of U21 Trick, Jump and Overall, Southern African National Championships 4 x Gold in U21 Trick, Jump, Slalom and Overall), Soccer (1st Team for SKW 1st Division 2017) THE BEST SPORT ACHIEVEMENT TROPHY GOES TO: Dieter Kebbel

JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Amber Dercksen – Athletics (Holds SPC Girls U14 record for 800m, was selected to Inter Schools Athletics Team); Hockey (U14 NSSU & SAINTS 1st Team); Swimming (Silver in Namibia Swimming Championships IM Relay)

JUNIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR Ronan Wantenaar – Swimming (Long Course Records for Boys 13-14 50m Breast stroke, won 8 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze medal; 3 trophies for 50m, 100m and 200m Brest stroke; CANA Zone 4, Mauritius Boys 15-16 200m Back stroke CANA Record & Boys 15-15 50m Breast stroke Namibian Record; Placed 1st in Aqua pentathlon Boys 15-16 age group)

SENIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Frieda Johannes – Athletics (Khomas Regional team for Long Jump)

SENIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR Nominations: Pieter Louis le Roux – Hockey (U21 NHU, Senior Men’s IPT, SAINTS 1st Team); Athletics (Holds SPC Boys U19 record for High Jump and was selected for Inter Schools Team) Nicolaas Jacobs – Hockey (U18 NSSU, U21 NHU, Senior IPT, SAINTS 1st Team), Athletics (Khomas Regional Team and holds SPC Boys U17 Record for Shot put), Archery (Namibian NASP Team) Penda ya France – Athletics (Khomas Regional Team for Long Jump & 100m, Holds SPC record for Boys U17 Long-jump); Soccer (St Paul’s College 1st Team) THE SENIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR IS: Nicolaas Jacobs

Honours and Awards Recognition of Excellent Academic Achievements AFRIKAANS OLYMPIAD

ACADEMIC SCROLL GRADE 10 – for an average of 75% - 79% at the end of the second trimester, an academic scroll is awarded to the following students: Angelika Hass Uakapita Zaamuani Tamika Milho Farida Gertze Samantha Müller Valentine Endjambi Ira Varela Björn Paetzold

75.4% 75.6% 76.0% 76.9% 77.0% 77.9% 78.6% 79.2%

ACADEMIC SCROLL GRADE 11 – for an average of 70% - 74% at the end of the second trimester, an academic scroll is awarded to the following students: Simon Brown Dreshné Gillbert Jacobina Kalunduka Svenja Ries von Bergen Valeska Brodie Ricardo Jesus Machado Gabrielle McDonald En Wan-The Bolo Sergio Duchaine Tulela Pea

70.19% 71.29% 71.33% 71.50% 72.05% 72.85% 72.88% 72.89% 73.95% 74.77%

ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS GRADE 11 – for an average of 75% - 79%

at the end of the second trimester, academic half colours are awarded to the following students: Elisa Acebes Teixeira Remelou Joyce Refugio Tara Hein Kupakwashe Chimonyo Amore Pretorius Ryan van Zyl Nastasha Rau

75.48% 75.61% 76.06% 76.75% 77.46% 79.36|% 79.65%

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MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD CERTIFICATE from the Harmony South African Mathematics Olympiad for reaching the second round of the South African Olympiad Junior Division Tumna Kakondi Rodney Hamunyela Adam Johnston Craig McNally Martin Oosthuizen Megan Landman Rosa Ithindi

CERTIFICATE from the Harmony South African Mathematics Olympiad for reaching the second round of the South African Olympiad Senior Division Nicolaas Jacobs MATHEMATICS TROPHY for the best Mathematics Project (Grade 8 – 10) Cameron Lohmann

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YOUNG SCIENTISTS ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE REGIONAL & NATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR – Certificates of Recognition to Young Scientists

(Regionals receive Nampower Certificate)

REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR: Best High School in Khomas Bronze Certificate: Vija Pack Silver Certificate: Sophia Trede Jan-Louis Nortje Kenny Garus-oas (Category Winner) Gold Certificate: Albert Weck (Category Winner) Hannah Obbes (Category Winner) Jonathan Archer (Category Winner) Craig McNally Heather Kausch NATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR REPRESENTATIVES: Hannah Obbes Jonathan Archer Albert Weck

Outreach and Service BERNARD NORDKAMP SCROLL for 2 years of dedicated service to Bernard Nordkamp Micháela Groenewald Othello Joseph Shewe Tarumbwa Monique April Leilah Hans Agatha Konjore Samantha Müller Otja Muruko Mischa Krohne

Ira Varella Dimpho-Dintle Moloi Anazea Zapke

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of enthusiastic and dedicated service to Bernard Nordkamp

Simon Brown Annely Ipangelwa Nicolaas Jacobs

Henry Johnston Damien Schütz

Roberta Nsinano Lerona Sedimo

Vivica Cupido Runguro Kudumo

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of enthusiastic and dedicated service to Bernard Nordkamp Nastasha Rau

CANCER WARD SCROLL for outstanding dedication and genuine service to the children at the State Hospital Childrens’ Cancer Ward Gabrielle McDonald CHAPEL BAND SCROLL for 2 years of faithful of service to the Chapel Band Luka Serrer HALF COLOURS for 3 years of faithful service to the Chapel Band

Ruben Stein

Galilei Njembo

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of faithful service to the Chapel Band - RE-AWARD

Maxton Absalom

CHESS CLUB SCROLL for selection to the National Junior Chess

Team representing Namibia at the African Youth Chess Championship Biopelo Tibinyane

CRAFT CLUB SCROLL for 2 years of motivated and conscientious participation Kaja Pack Mia Schutte Helena Wassenaar DEBATING SCROLL for two years of commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to the Debating Club Tjimamutia Katiuongua Rosa Ithindi Othello Joseph Runguro Kudumo Simon Brown Jules van de Port Gabrielle Mc Donald Bruce Mwaenga HALF COLOURS for 3 years of outstanding dedication, higher level participation and leadership of the Debating Society Amore Pretorius Valeska Brodie HALF COLOURS for 4 years of outstanding dedication, higher level participation and leadership of the Debating Society Nastasha Rau DRAMA HALF COLOURS for 3 years of dedicated commitment to the Drama Society Kupakwashe Chimonyo HALF COLOURS for three years of dedicated

commitment and good performances in the Drama Productions Damien Schütz

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of dedicated commitment

and outstanding performances in the Drama Productions Tulela Pea

DRUM LINE

SCROLL for two years of committed participation in Drum Line Ronan Wantenaar Tatjana Meiring Trevor Bezuidenhout Tinotenda Gotore

Martin Oosthuizen Angelica Chishiri En Wan-Teh Bolo

FULL COLOURS for 5 years of committed participation and leadership in Drumlime – RE-AWARD: Jonathan West – citation – Grade 12

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB SCROLL for 2 years of commitment in the Environmental Club Layla Diehl Claire Ries von Bergen Svenja Ries von Bergen Zvikomborero Mukamba GIRL/CHILD CLUB

SCROLL for 2 years of committed service to the Girl/Child Initiative Tehila Brendell Joan Damases Uetupanao Katjivena Delicia Dirkse Rosa Ithindi Megan Landman Alina Niipare Layla Philander Kyana Diehl Farida Gertze HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed service to the Girl/

Child Initiative Jacobina Kalunduka

Jacinda Lima

HALF COLOURS re-award for 4 years committed service to the Girl/Child Initiative En Wan-Teh Bolo – Re-award Dreshné Gilbert Tinotenda Gotore MEDIA CENTRE

SCROLL for 2 years of dedicated service to the Media Centre Micháela Gronewald Nicolaas Wassenaar Kupakwashe Chimonyo Ryan Symonds-Mayes

FULL COLOURS for 3 years of dedicated service to the Media Centre Zvikomborero Mukamba

Rusta Kalomho

FULL COLOURS for 3 years of dedicated service to the Media Centre Nastasha Rau

Helena Wassenaar

MODEL UNITED NATIONS SCROLL for 2 years of participation in Model United Nations (MUN): Patrick Brooker-Smith SCROLL for being a delegate at the Model United Nations Namibia 2016 Conference: Abraham Johnson Tsengelmaa Sundui

HALF COLOURS for three years of committed participation in Drum Line Angelika Hass Carl- Hein Visser – Grade 12

HALF COLOURS for 2 years of participation in Model United Nations (MUN), and for being a delegate at the Model United Nations Namibia 2016 Conference: Helena Wassenaar Jules van de Port

FULL COLOURS

FULL COLOURS – Re-award for being an Official at

for 4 years of committed service to and participation in Drum Line - RE-AWARD Maxton Absalom Kudakwashe Chimonyo Elton Shipena Abbison Zezai

the Model United Nations Namibia 2016 Conference and Leadership of the St Paul’s MUN Club Nils Schuler

Service to the School SHOEBOX PROJECT HALF COLOURS for dedicated and continued service to the Shoebox Project

Nastasha Rau

Gabrielle McDonald

REPORTERS CLUB SCROLL for commitment to the Reporters Club Abigail Mushendami Lusungu Mufune Nomagugu Moyo Tulela Pea

Earvin Beukes Elton Shipena

Valeska Brodie

HALF COLOURS for commitment to the Reporters’ Club, and for being a member of the Editorial Team

Nastasha Rau

Jules van de Port

Haylene Bossau

FULL COLOURS for dedicated service to all activities of and commitment to the Reporters’ Club, and for being a member of the Editorial Team Amore Pretorius Henry Johnston

Awards for Sporting Achievements ATHLETICS

CRICKET

SCROLL for 2 years of regional participation in Athletics (Zone/Regional) Gelvanus Kariseb

Ngumeritiza Ndjavera – Grade 12

SCROLL for being selected to the Inter-Schools Team for Regionals: Elisa Acebes-Texeira Nathan Nyatondo Daniela Brunido Darmell Samaria – Gr 12

Adama Cooper Panduleni Khiba Amber Dercksen Anne-Sophie Evrard – Gr 12

HALF COLOURS for being selected to the InterSchoolsTeam for Regionals for 3 years: Aimee Philander – Gr 12 HALF COLOURS for 3 years of regional participation in

Athletics (Zone/Regional) Justin Himarua Pieter-Louis le Roux – Gr 12

HALF COLOURS for being selected to the Khomas Regional Team (Coca-Cola Nationals) Jennah Oosthuizen Maxton Absolom Penda ya France (1st Year) Hafeni Amuenje – Gr 12 Kaylynn Oosthuizen – Gr 12 FULL COLOURS for 4 years of participation in the CocaCola Nationals Nicolaas Jacobs

FULL COLOURS for 5 years of participation in the CocaCola Nationals Grace Haihambo – Gr 12 Pascal Henle – Gr 12

Frieda Johannes – Gr 12

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of commitment to St Paul’s

Cricket Rene Were

FIT CLUB SCROLL for 2 years of commitment to the St Paul’s Fitclub Othello Joseph HALF COLOURS for 3 years of commitment to the St Paul’s Fitclub Valeska Brodie Galilei Njembo Jules van de Port HOCKEY SCROLL for 2 years of committed service to St Paul’s Hockey: Michàela Groenewald HALF COLOURS for 2 years of committed service to St Paul’s Hockey, and for selection to the NSSU U16 Team: Ryan Symonds-Mayes Connor Martin HALF COLOURS for 1 year of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey, and for selection to the NSSU U14 Team: Amber Dercksen Fagan Hansen Craig McNally Mark Olles HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey: Vivica Cupido

Angelika Hass Jen Kamwi Dimpho-Dintle Moloi Maandero Ngatjizeko Lerona Sedimo

Annely Ipangelwa Uapingena Kandjoze Arlene Mutua Roberta Nsinano Uakapita Zaamuani

HALF COLOURS for 4 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey: Adama Cooper Gabrielle McDonald Candice Salkunga Tulela Pea Robyn Schwartz – Gr 12 FULL COLOURS for 2 years of committed

participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey, and for selection to the NSSU U18 Team: Tamika Milho

FULL COLOURS for 3 years of committed

participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey, and for selection to the NSSU U18 Team: Panduleni Khiba

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of committed

participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey, and for selection to the NSSU U18 Team: Damien Schütz

SOCCER SCROLL for 2 years of committed service to St Paul’s Soccer: Cristin Henckert Vija Pack Richard Usiku Junior-Steps Nankela Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe Ambrosius Iipinge Wilhelm Petrus Prince Shipepe Matthew Mojekwu Fabian Paulus Tristan Kölling Tristan Müller HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed service to St Paul’s Soccer: Rafael Neves Dantago Gawanab Kabamba Kafunda Chabalanda Siyambango Patrick Brooker-Smith Gelvanus Kariseb Shewe Tarumbwa Ngambui Katjivena Manuel Pedro Simataa Masule Uzuvira Mujahere Gerson Shipuata HALF COLOURS for 4 years of committed service to St Paul’s Soccer: Nguundja Tjiramba Kudakwashe Chimonyo Nadir Tjitendero Abbison Zezai Maxton Absalom Philio Joseph Andrew Kiangi Liam Katjitae Bruce Mwaenga Munashe Tom Dominicus Usiku

FULL COLOURS for 5 years of committed

participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey: Aimee Philander – Gr 12

FULL COLOURS for 3 years of dedication to and participation in St Paul’s Soccer, and for selection to the U17 National Team - RE-AWARD: Vetjiwa Tjivau

FULL COLOURS for selection to the NHU

FULL COLOURS for 5 years of dedication to and participation in St

FULL COLOURS for steadfast and committed

Paul’s Soccer: Angelique Bock Joshua Singer Eliputse Kaholongo Hafeni Amuenje Gerson Shipuata Michael Jasi-Kanyemba (All Gr 12)

NETBALL

SWIMMING

Men’s Indoor & Field Hockey Teams: Nicolaas Jacobs

service to St Paul’s College for 5 years: Calum Gunning Daniel Gresse Pieter Louis le Roux – Re-award

SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Netball Joan Damases Morgan Doeses Natasha Dzinotyiweyi Uetupanao Katjivena Mwaka Mukwame Layla Philander Gia Shivute Vijanda Pack HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Netball Charmont Samaria HALF COLOURS for 4 years of committed

participation and service to St Paul’s Netball Therese Nghileendele

FULL COLOURS for 5 years of committed

participation and service to St Paul’s Netball Frieda Johannes – Gr 12 Grace Haihambo – Gr 12 Justine Shikomba – Gr 12

Dieter Kebbel Prosper Chimwamurombe Kimberlin Brain Mbinaye Kauta Lucas Martin Thabani Makanza

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to

St Paul’s Swimming Angelika Hass

FULL COLOURS for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Swimming, and for selection to the Namibian National Team Jade Coury

VOLLEYBALL SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Volleyball Luka Serrer Abigail Mushendami Cameron Lohmann Tjimamutja Katjiuongua Helen Forster Ryan van Zyl HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to

St Paul’s Volleyball Andreas Moths

HALF COLOURS for 4 years of committed participation and service to

St Paul’s Volleyball Elton Shipena Mia Schutte

Henry Johnston Haylene Bossau

Sport Trophy Awards Cricket

Remarkable Improvement (Trophy) Commitment and Dedication (Trophy) Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy)

Hockey Girls First Team

Remarkable Improvement (Trophy) Commitment and Dedication (Trophy) Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy)

Jan-Louis Nortje Ryan Symonds Mayes Rene Were Amber Dercksen Tamika Milho Panduleni Khiba

Hockey Boys First Team

Remarkable Improvement (Trophy) Fagan Hansen Commitment and Dedication (Trophy) Nicolaas Jacobs Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy) P ieter-Louis le Roux – Gr 12

Mention:

OTB Futsal Cup U15 Winners – SPC U17 Winners – SPC U17 Runners-up – SPC Falcons

All Rounder De Wet Trophy for Full Colours in 3 Catagories: Academic, Cultural/Outreach and Sport HONOURS (for Full Colours in 3 different categories): Nicolaas Jacobs Academic Culture/Outreach – DoE Sport

Netball

Remarkable Improvement (Trophy) Charmont Samaria Commitment and Dedication (Trophy) Hitoko Tjitemisa Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy) Grace Haihambo - Gr 12

Soccer Girls First Team

Remarkable Improvement (Trophy) Commitment and Dedication (Trophy) Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy)

Soccer Boys First Team

Remarkable Improvement (Trophy) Commitment and Dedication (Trophy) Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy)

Florence Wilkinson Victoria Markgraaff Jacinda Lima Liam Katjitae Maxton Absalom Dominicus Usiku

WINNING HOUSE - Trophy Ernest: Rudolph:

Ernest 1455 1422

Interhouse Athletics - Trophy Ernest: Rudolph:

Ernest 1197 1066

Interhouse Sports Day - Trophy Ernest: Rudolph:

Ernest 356 258

AWARDS FOR SPORT CODES OUTSIDE THOSE OFFERED AT ST PAUL’S

CMY

E-GAMING

TENNIS

HALF COLOURS for selection to the Namibian E-Gaming

FULL COLOURS SPORT for selection to the Namibian

Team John Walenga

MTB FULL COLOURS SPORT for selection to the Namibian

MTB Schools Team, and for 1 year of committed service to St Paul’s Benjamin Coury Dieter Koen Hugo Hahn

Schools Team which participated at the COSSASSA Ball Games in Zambia Dantago Gawanab

WATERSKI FULL COLOURS SPORT for selection to the National

Waterski Team in 2016 Dieter Kebbel

HALF COLOURS SPORT for selection to the Namibian

MTB Schools Team, and for 2 years of committed service to St Paul’s Cindy Rowland

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Formal Photographs

Teaching and Administrative Staff Back Row: Dorin Schuler, Andrea Kuppel, Jossie Koekemoer, Celia Mendelsohn, Marc Mehnert, Colin van Rensburg, Estelle Mudge, Makhosiwonke Sibanda, Ute Mehnert, Claudia Schmidt, Liz Hentze, Fungi Chani, Yolanda Beukes Middle Row: Laimi Nambele, Rebecca Buhrmann, Leonie Visser, Ustine Louw, Evett van Niekerk, Jo van Dyk, Yolande Philander, Alison Gardiner, Clementine Ruel, Lida Fielding, Tatyana McDuling, Ursula Salvoldi, Linnea Hamukwaya, Sr Marie Therese, Addmore Nyandoro, Ethel Dealie, Andrea Dreyer, Anki Rencs Front Row: Jackie Luyt, Shelley Wicks, Zenobia Adonis, Andre Benjamin, Marianne Pretorius, Ellen Gudde, Bridget Jenkins, Peta Austin, Linnea Quinn, Anthea Daniels, Andrea Callesen

Estate Management Staff Back Row: left to right: Ettienne Van Wyk, Mattias Haitula, Levi Awala, Festus Angula Front Row: Victor Shanyengange, Johanna Willemse, Romondo Jordani, Tadeus Ipinge, Marvin Kahoro Absent: Samuel Waendama, Erastus Muhoko, Sakeus Kapula, Friedrich Shavuka, Titus Tobias, Jonas Shaanika

Grade 8 Grade 8 D Back Row: Cenovey Kruger, Diaz-Given Sangeve, Aba Fynn, Heather Kausch, Tunenanyu Kaholongo Middle Row: Ogoh Ogbokor, Vaanda Menjono, Judrihano Thuys, Linekeela Hangula, Benjamin Coury, Vanessa Hodges, Edna Nande, Alina Triebner, Craig McNally, Vizakuje Kauuova Front Row: Chaiiu Kamanya, Vija Pack, Farai Mavhunga, Mrs A. Dreyer, Nathaniel Nuulimba, Nicodemus Mbidi, Jonathan Archer, Jan-Louis Nortje

Grade 8 H Back Row: Elavoko-Sanga Pakote, Angelica Chishiri, Holger Binding Middle Row: Tiago Pimenta, Punaje Kuvare, Rosa Shivolo, Kenisha Platt, Tristan Foster, Kenny Garus-oas, Amber Dercksen, Tyler Hancox, Mweshikolela Ausiku, Sophia Trede Front Row: Elmo Kandele, Talia Burkhardt-Mare, Luke Howard, Ms L. Hentze, Albert Weck, Nuno Pereira, Veripamue Hinda, Dinah Masule Absent: Christian du Plessis, Nadia Martins, Yiming Xu

Grade 8 L Back Row: Hiren Naidoo, Emily Mugandiwa, Nandjila Nickanor, Hugo Hahn, Ileni Nashandi and Ndjarakana Mujoro Middle Row: Ndeyapo Shatilue, Nande Gurirab, Hannah Obbes, Anotida Chipfupa, Vimbainashe Mhango, Martin Maritz, Dee-Ellen Nathinge, Josslyn Beukes, Hertha Vilho and Tulela Shatona Front Row: Richard Usiku, Tumna Kankondi, Javee Mujoro, Francois Evrard, Ms L. Hamukwaya, Rowan Muller, Cristin Henckert and Ndara Ketu

Grade 8 V Back Row: Tatjana Meiring, Fagan Hansen, Florence Wilkinson, Joanne Shapi, Dania Sheehama, Martin Oosthuizen, Vijanda Pack Middle row: Joshua Strauss, Sherleen Awases, Adam Johnston, Danielle Oosthuizen, Rodney Hamunyela, Angela Prokas, Thamirah Shivangulula, Faith Kahuure, Evangeline Nahole, John Walenga Front row: Dieter Koen, Mark Olles, Phillip Kaulinge, Mrs W. van Niekerk, Jolene Visser, Stanley Shikwambi, Ava-Marie Greiner, Jane Rigava

Grade 9 Grade 9 J Back Row: Rafael Neves, Lauren Straiton, Mazinza Libuku, Abigail Mushendami, Ryan Symonds Mayes, Tijimamutja Katjiuongua, Tinodiwanashe Mataranyika, Morgan Doeses Middle Row: Esi Fynn, Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe, Frieda Persaud, Jamie Coetzee, Joan Damases, Tehila Brendell, Uetupanao Katjivena, Wilhelm Petrus, Junior-Steps Nankela, Prince Shipepe Front Row: Theodorus Wassenaar, Bradley Sisson, Thomas Dourlens, Mrs J van Dyk, Ronan Wantenaar, TingHan Lin, Jennah Oosthuizen, Mandisa Short

Grade 9 R Back Row: Rosa Ithindi, Mwaka Mukwame, Helen Forster, Tyler Straiton, Emily Shave, Matthew Mojekwu, Kirsten Truter, Quinn-Franco Stellmacher Middle Row: Monica-Clare Nyango, Imbeni Amunkete, Sian Clayton, Ambrosius Iipinge, Victoria Markgraaff, Philipp Shiimi, Kayla Nel, Stephanie Hailulu, Michaela Groenewald Front Row: Marshall Peterson, Barend van Zijl, Ashia Whitelock, Tawana Matswetu, Ms C. Ruel, Olaf Vries, Alexandre Heaudebourg, Tengeevandu Katjiuongua

Grade 9 V Back Row: Connor Martin, Nicole Paschke, Liza van Wyk, Cameron Lohmann, Sebastian van Niekerk, Christian Lauschke, Andile Makanza Middle Row: Daniela Brunido, Misha Krohne, Layla Philander, Alina Amadhila, Megan Landman, Mechelle Tjimuku, Natasha Dzinotyiweyi, Alina Niipare, Cindy Rowland, Lusungu Mufune Front Row: Abraham Johnson, Liam Brinkmann, Fabian Paulus, Mr C. van Rensburg, Rikazera Kandanga, Juanita Ananias, Cedric Ipinge, Martin Shipanga Absentee: Luka Serrer

Grade 10 Grade 10 D Back Row: Manuel Pedro, Zianah Tjitendero, Michael Nyirenda, Rejoice Vilho, Charmont Samaria, Bjorn Paetzold, Shewe Tarumba, Kaja Pack and Chabalanda Siyambango Middle Row: Ira Varela, Boipelo Tibinyane, Reabetswe Pereko, Monica Nahole, Larona Sedimo, Anazea Zapke, Roberta Nsinano, Vetutekule Shikongo, Uakapita Zaamuani and Hitoko Tjitemisa Front Row: Ruben Stein, Nathan Nyatondo, Galilei Njembo, Ms E. Dealie, Mrs F. Chani, Damien Schutz, Rene Were and Ricardo Rechter

Grade 10 M Back Row: Dakota Hansen, Annely Ipangelwa, Hanja Becker, Sukoo Kamuhanga, Nnuku Aluteni, Stephen Collins, Jen Kamwi Middle Row: Johnali Beukes, Valentine Endjambi, Farida Gertze, Kyana Diehl, Vivica Cupido, Kabamba Kafunda, Uapingena Kandjoze, Monique April, Jade Coury, Leilah Hans Front Row: Patrick Brooker-Smith, Angelika Hass, Taleni Amkongo, Charmaine Goreses, Mr M. Mehnert, Stanley Dassala, Dantago Gawanab, Justin Himarua

Grade 10 N Back Row: Denise Musvamiri, Hi-Treacia Mbinge, Runguro Kudumo, Samantha Muller, Ngambui Katjivena, Otja Muruko, Simataa Masule, Tristan Mueller Middle Row: Ndapewoshali Kapwanga, Maandero Ngatjizeko, Tamika Milho, Bamlak Lemma, Dimpho-Dintle Moloi, Panduleni Khiba, Niita Kanime, Agatha Konjore, Arlene Mutua, Carli Le Roux Front Row: Andreas Moths, Joshua Lichtman, Gelvanus Kariseb, Loini Mwazi, Mr A. Nyandoro, Taimi Mhoney, Uzuvira Mujahera, Tristan Kolling

Grade 11 Grade 11 B Back Row: Adama Cooper, Haylene Bossau, Valeska Brodie, David Beukes, Richardo Jesus Machado, Sergio Duchaine Middle Row: Dreshne Gilbert, En Wan-Teh Bolo, Luiza Dos Santos, Tara Hein, Layla Diehl, Elise Teixeira Acebes, Xillian Huesselmann, Tinotenda Gotore, Kupakwashe Chimonyo, Trevor Bezuidenhout, Ella Gunning Front Row: Maxton Absalom, Simon Brown, Earvin Beukes, Kudakwashe Chimonyo, Mrs R. Buhrmann, Innocent Ithindi, Juan du Plessis, Nicolaas Jacobs Absent: Penelope Diamonds

Grade 11 M Back Row: Abbison Zezai, Princess Shipepe, Svenja Ries von Bergen, Mutumba Sichombe, Dominicus Usiku, Penda Ya France, Elton Shipena Middle Row: Vetjiwa Tjivau, Nguunja Tjiramba, Mavynee Uris, Remelou Refugio, Shelby Slinger, Mia Schutte, Candice Salkunga, Claire Ries von Bergen, Helena Wassenaar, Nastasha Rau Front Row: Amore Pretorius, Shaningwa Vahekeni, Munashe Tom, Nadir Tjitendero, Ms E. Mudge, Ryan van Zyl, Nafimane Shatona, Joshua van Wyk Absent: Jules van de Port

Grade 11 R Back Row: Tyler Petersen, Kyra Müller, Theresa Nghileendele, Rusta Kalomho, Indira Kamutindi, Uetuesa Murangi, Gabrielle McDonald, Jasmine Motinga Middle Row: Tulela Pea, Nobuhle Marima, Unotjari Ngozu, Veyama Kavari, Kabuba Masule, Jacobina Kalunduka, Jacinda Lima, Zvikomborero Mukamba, Nomagugu Moyo, Kuveri Mbaeva Front Row: Uaraa Maombokere, Henry Johnston, Liam Katjitae, Ms A. Rencs, Luke Munting, Philio Joseph, Andrew Kiangi, Bruce Mwaenga

Grade 12 Grade 12 L Back Row: Pascal Henle, Mbinaye Kauta, Frieda Johannes, Angelique Bock, Carynn Archer, Huidani Demas, Gillian Hermanus, Samira Alex, Prosper Chimwamurombe, Anne-Sophie Evrard, Grace Haihambo, Jessica Aspara, Hafeni Amuenje Front Row: Kimberlin Brain, Eliputse Kaholongo, Calum Gunning, Michael Jasi-Kanyemba, Mrs J. Luyt, Daniel Gresse, Jean-Pierre Gous, Luke Brinkmann

Grade 12 M Back Row: Lucas Martin, Aimeé Philander, Darméll Samaria, Tadiwanashe Namate, Nicole Olivier, Meagan Sauls, Sabrina Meiring, Ngumeritiza Ndjavera, Juliana Naudé, Charné Mensah, Kaylynn Oosthuizen, Vanessa Mwazi Front Row: Pieter le Roux, Thabani Makanza, Annika Kirchner, Mrs C. Mendelsohn, Elaine Konjore, Joseph Lichtman, Dieter Kebbel, Rauana Murangi

Grade 12 P Back Row: Jonathan West, Patrick Tietz, Jessica Willemse, Lucas Wackerle-Garcia, Justine Shikomba, Tsengelmaa Sundui, Robyn Schwartz, Wakunyambo Simenda, Zoa Wustrow, Ndifekelwa Shipo, Mareta van Lill, Shane Van Zyl, Carl-Hein Visser Front Row: Josua van Tonder, Joshua Singer, HeeDee Walenga, Mrs Y. Philander, Nils Schuler, Niel Swanepoel, Gerson Shipuata, Longeni Shatona

DoE Youth Award DoE Old Gold Back Row: Nastasha Rau, Ella Gunning, En Wan-The Bolo, Tadiwanashe Namate, Haylene Bossau, DreshnĂŠ Gilbert Middle Row: Gabrielle McDonald, Tulela Pea, Nobuhle Marima, Rusta Kalomho, Shelby Slinger, Zvikomborero Mukamba, Tinotenda Gotore, Kupakwashe Chimonyo, Helena (Catherina) Wassenaar, Henry Johnston Front Row: Nicolaas Jacobs, Liam Katjitae, Mrs U. Louw, Abbison Zezai, Mrs A. Kuppel, Earvin Beukes, Ms C. Schmidt, Adama Cooper Absent: Jules van de Port

DoE Young Gold Back Row: Damien Schutz, Runguro Kudumo, Vivica Cupido, Ira Varela, Carli le Roux, Angelika Hass Front Row: Galilei Njembo, Taimi Mhoney, Ms J. van Dyk, Annely Ipangelwa, Ms Z. Adonis, Otja Muruko, Ms E. Gudde

DoE Silver Back Row: Charmaine Goreses, Olaf Vries, Simataa Masule, Cameron Lohmann, Jennah Oosthuizen, Kirsten Truter, Shewe Tarumbwa, Quinn-Franco Stellmacher, Ashia Whitelock, Kaja Pack Middle Row: Emily Shave, Jade Coury, Farida Gertze, Rosa Ithindi, Megan Landman, Jamie Coetzee, Kyana Diehl, Michaela Groenewald, Layla Philander, Ryan Symonds Mayes, Helen Forster Frond Row: Theodorus Vassenaar, Ronan Wantenaar, Mr Van Rensburg, Andreas Moth, Ms C. Ruel, Joshua Litchman, Ms A. Callesen, Othello Joseph

DoE Bronze Back Row: Dieter Koen, Esi Fynn, Alina Niipare,Nathaniel Nuulimba, Hiren Naidoo, Nandjila Nickanor, Tatjana Meiring, Florence Wilkinson, Hertha Vilho, Heather Kausch, Tulela Shatona, Aba Fynn, Alina Amadilha, Mwaka Mukwame, Jane Rigave, Martin Oosthuizen, Mechelle Tjimuku Middle Row: Jan-Louis Nortje, Hugo Hahn, Hannah Obbes, Tiago Pimenta, Craig McNally, Adam Johnston, Rodney Hamunyela, Benjamin Coury, Delicia Dirkse, Tyler Hancox, Martin Maritz, Alina Triebner, Sophia Trede, Dania Sheehama, Imbeni Amunkete, Talia Burkhardt-Mare Front Row: Marshall Petersen, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua, Mark Olles, Mrs E. Mudge, Mrs E. van Niekerk, Monica-Clare Nyango, Albert Weck, Mrs M. Pretorius, Mrs H. Gouws, Jolene Visser, Ava-Marie Greiner, Jonathan Archer

Service to the School SMC Back Row: Bruce Mwaenga, Lucas Wackerle-Garcia, Aimee Philander Middle Row: Carl-Hein Visser, Nastasha Rau, Ndifekelwa Shipo, Zoa Wustrow, Elisa Acebes, Jacinda Lima, Angelique Bock, Charne Mensah, Gabrielle McDonald, Adama Cooper Front Row: Jessica Aspara, Simon Brown, Kaylynn Oosthuizen (Deputy Head Girl, Gillian Hermanus (Head Girl), Ms C. Schmidt, Niel Swanepoel (Head Boy), Shane van Zyl (Deputy Head Boy), Henry Johnston

Outreach Activities Matric Farewell Committee Back Row: Kaylynn Oosthuizen, Anne-Sophie Evrard, Carynn Archer, Darmell Samaria, Juliana Naude, Justine Shikomba, Tadiwanashe Namate, Ndifekelwa Shipo, Nicole Olivier Middle row: Grace Haihambo, Wakunyambo Simenda, Ngumeritiza Ndjavera, Tsengelmaa Sundui, Meagan Sauls, Robyn Schwartz, Huidani Demas, Sabrina Meiring, Samira Alex, Annika Kirchner Front row: Mrs Y. Philander, Elaine Konjore, Jessica Aspara, Mrs A. Daniels, Mrs C. Mendelsohn, Angelique Bock, Frieda Johannes, Mrs J. Luyt

Tuck Shop Back Row: Nnuku Aluteni, Fabian Paulus, Justine Shikomba Front Row: Elton Shipena, Charmont Samaria, Dakota Hansen Absentees: Dimpho-Dintle Moloi

Outreach Activities Cancer Ward Visitors Back Row: Taimi Mhoney, Sukoo Kamuhanga, Tyler Petersen Front Row: Ndapewoshali Kapwanga, Gabrielle McDonald, Mrs R. Buhrmann, Xillian Husselmann, Ella Gunning

Environmental Club Back Row: Olaf Vries, Tawana Matsuete , Tjimamutja Katjiuongua, Tyler Peters Middle Row: Carli le Roux, Rosa Ithindi, Layla Diehl, Tsengelmaa Sundui, Wilhelm Petrus, Zvikombirero Mukamba, Jade Coury, Claire Ries von Bergen Front Row: Svenja Ries von Bergen, Innocent Ithindi, Mrs U. Salvoldi, Quinn-Franco Stellmacher, Marshall Petersen

Girl-Child Club Back Row: Adama Cooper, Rosa Ithindi, Layla Philander, Mwaka Mukwame, Emily Shave, Imbeni Amunkete, Farida Gertze Middle Row: Alina Niipare, Candice Salkunga, Alina Amadhila, Joan Damases, Megan Landman, Delicia Dirkse, Uetupanao Katjivena, Tehila Brendell, Jacinda Lima, Shelby Slinger Front Row: Vijanda Pack, Ava-Marie Greiner, Kyra Muller, Ms Y. Philander, Ms E. Dealie, Samantha Muller, Ella Gunning, Dreshne Gilbert Absent: Dee-Ellen Nathinge, Tyler Hancox

Junior City Council Left to right: Bruce Mwaenga, Ms Z. Adonis, Kyana Diehl

Nordkamp Centre Back Row: Mark Olles, Arlene Mutua, Nicoletti Matanranyika, Runguro Kudumo, Nastasha Rau, Annely Ipangelwa, Johnali Beukes, Samantha Muller, Princess Shipepe, Tatiana Meiring, Othello Joseph, Otja Muruko, Valentine Enjambo Middle Row: Mazinza Libuku , Kuveri Mbaeva, Leila Hans, Niita Kanime, Vivica Cupido, Dimpho-Dintle Moloi, Rodney Hamunyele, Larona Sedimo, Anazea Zapke, Roberta Nsinano, Monique April, Michaela Groenewald, Theresa Nghileendele, Misha Krone, Liam Katjitae Front Row: Henry Johnston, Ira Varela, Xavier Masule, Charmaine Goreses, Simon Brown, Ms C. Mendelsohn, Ms A. Rencs, Rusta Kalomba, Shewe Tarumbwa, Abbison Zezai, Damien Schutz, Nico Jacobs

Peer Counselling Back Row: Anne-Sophie Evrard, Annecke Kirchner, Tadiwa Namate Front Row: Kupakwashe Chimonyo, Mrs J. Luyt, Nobhule Marima, Rosa Shivolo

Secondhand Shop Back Row: Vivica Cupido, Annely Ipangelwa Front Row: Ms A. Rencs

Shoebox Project Back Row: Ms P. Austin, Emily Shave Front Row: Nastasha Rau, Gabrielle McDonald

Cultural Activities Chapel Band Back Row: Nils Schuler, Jonathan West, Galilei Njembo, Maxton Absolom, Carl-Hein Visser Front Row: Ruben Steyn, Hanja Becker, Mrs Gardiner, Nathaniel Nuulimba, Mr Sibanda, Hugo Hahn

Chess Back Row: Patrick Brooker-Smith, Chabalanda Siyambango, David Beukes Middle Row: Tristan MĂźller, Javee Mujoro, Michael Nyirenda, Rodney Hamunyela, Judrihano Thuys, Nande Gurirab, Njarakana Mujoro, Philip Kaulinge Front Row: Justin Himarua, Mrs A. Dreyer, Nathan Nyatondo, Mrs F. Chani, Stanley Dassala

Craft Club Back Row: Kaja Pack, Ms E. Mudge, Annika Kirchner Front Row: Ogoh Ogbokor, Mia Schutte, Helena Wassenaar, Jolene Visser

Digital Art Back Row: Rauana Murangi, Vetutekule Shikongo, Ambrosius Iipinge, Aba Fynn Front Row: Ms L. Hentze, Farai Mavhunga

Debating Back Row: Ndjarakana Mujoro, Valeska Brodie, Nathaniel Nuulimba, Johnali Beukes, Joanne Shapi, Rosa Ithindi, Michaela Groenewald, Tulela Shatona, Florence Wilkinson, Vaanda Menjono, Vizakuje Kauuova, Jane Rigava, Tunenyanyu Kaholongo, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua, Shewe Tarumbwa Middle Row: Simataa Masule, Frieda Persuad, Valentine Endjambi, Judrihano Thuys, Reabetswe Pereko, Dee-Ellen Nathinge, Rosa Shivolo, Benjamin Coury, Thamirah Shivangulula, Josslyn Beaukes, Angelica Chishiri, Sherleen Awases,Tsengelmaa Sundui, Craig McNally, Niita Kanime Front Row: Bruce Mwaenga, Amore Pretorius, Gabrielle McDonald, Runguro Kudumo, Nastasha Rau, Vija Pack, Mrs R. Buhrmann, Javee Mujoro, Othello Joseph, Morgan Doeses, Simon Brown, Vijanda Pack

Drama Back Row: Taleni Amkongo, Morgan Doeses, Lusungu Mufune, Hanja Becker, Otja Muruko Middle Row: Abigail Mushendami, Nandjila Nickanor, Tadiwanashe Namate, Nobuhle Marima, Gwen Persaud, Thamirah Shivangulula, Vimbainashe Mhango, Tulela Pea, Rusta Kalomho, Kupakwashe Chimonyo, Nathaniel Nuulimba, MonicaClare Nyango Front Row: Dinah Masule, Othello Joseph, Mr Mehnert, Ms C. Ruel, Elton Shipena, Patrick Brooker-Smith, Damien SchĂźtz Absent: Charmaine Goreses

Drum Line Back Row: Angelika Hass, Atie Bolo, Angelica Mufaro Chishiri, Tinotenda Crotore, Trevor Bezuidenhout, Martin Oosthuizen, Tatjana Meiring, Elton Shipena, Carl-Hein Visser Front Row: Maxton Absalom, Luke Wium Howard, Ronan Wantenaar, Joanthan West, Abbison Tafara Zezai, Kudawashe Chimonyo, Munashe Tom

Afrikaans Exchange Back Row: Gabrielle McDonald, Dreshne Gilbert, Tyler Peterson, Xillian Husselmann Front Row: Kuveri Mbaeva, Ms A. Rencs, Ms C. Ruel

French Exchange Back Row: Jeanne Meisselle, Kupakwashe Chimonyo, Philio Joseph, Taimi Mhoney Middle Row: Arlene Mutua, Nobuhle Marima, Tulela Pea, Layla, Diehl, Julie Robin, Maëlys Brunel, Ryan SymondsMayes, Megane Martinez, Clarisse Ravot, Clothilde Marc Front Row: Corentin Clément, Patrick Brooker-Smith, Jacques Potier, Ms C. Ruel, Kaja Pack, Thomas Dourlens, Alexis Vajoux

German Exchange Back row: Vivica Cupido, Brigitte Bosire (exchange from Germany), Panduleni Khiba Front row: Mr Mehnert, Taleni Amkongo

Media Prefects Back Row: Nicolaas Wassenaar, Indira Kamutindi, Michá˝ąela Groenewald, Kupakwashe Chimonyo, Nobuhle Marima, Ryan Symonds-Mayes Front Row: Zvikombarero Mukamba, Nastasha Rau, Mrs J. Koekemoer, Katrien Wassenaar, Rusta Kalomho

Model United Nations Back Row: Nicodemus Mbidi, Ileni Nashandi, Ndjarakana Mujoro Middle Row: Diaz-Given Sangeve, Helena Wassenaar, Sengelmaa Sundui, Dee-Ellen Nathinge, Kenny GarusOas,Vaanda Menjono, Cenovey Kruger Front Row: Theodorus Wassenaar, Patrick Brooker-Smith, Mrs B. Jenkins, Francois Evrard, Nils Schuler Absent: Jules van de Port, Abraham Johnson, Bradley Tjongarero, Eulalia Jospeh

Olympiad - Afrikaans Back Row: Mareta van Lill, Jean-Pierre Gous, Aimee Philander, Shane van Zyl Middle Row: Carli le Roux, Leila Hans, Anatole Kafunda, Gillian Hermanus, Robyn Schwartz, Mia Schutte, Monique April, Justine Shikomba, Hanja Bekker Front Row: Amore Pretorius, Justin Himarua, Ryan van Zyl, Ms A. Rencs, Niel Swanepoel, Pieter le Roux, Daniel Gresse

Olympiad - Maths 1st Round Back Row: Alexandre Houdebourg, Farai Mavhunga, Angelica Chishiri, Panaje Kuvare, Kenisha Platt, Kenny Garus-Oas, Anotida Chipfuda, Joanne Shapi, Nyayapo Shatilue, Cameron Lohman Front Row: Keta Ndara, Rowan Muller, Stanley Dassala, Mr A Nyandoro, Amore Pretorius, Nathan Nyatando, Henry Johnston

Olympiad - Maths 2nd Round Back Row: Rosa Ithindi, Craig McNally, Rodney Hamunyela, Adam Johnston, Megan Landman, Tiago Pimenta Front Row: Ryan van Zyl, Tumna Kankondi, Mr A. Nyandoro, Martin Oosthuizen, Nicolaas Jacobs

Reportersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club Back Row: Cedric Iipinge, Daniela Brunido, Nastasha Rau, Valeska Brodie, Elton Shipena Middle Row: Nandjila Nickanor, Lusungu Mufune, Vaanda Menjono, Tulela Pea, Shelby Slinger, Ambrosius Iipinge, Nomagugu Moyo, Anotida Chipfupa, Sherleen Awases, Abigail Mushendami, Haylene Bossau Front Row: Henry Johnston, Amore Pretorius, Talia Burkhardt-Mare, Mrs M. Pretorius, Earvin Beukes, Juanita Ananias, Dinah Masule

Sport All Codes National Back Row: Simon Brown, Ashia Whitelock, Angelika Hass, Ronan Wantenaar, Dakota Hansen Middle Row: Sergio Duchaine, Connor Martin, Fagan Hansen, Tamika Milho, Amber Dercksen, Liya Herunga, Panduleni Khiba, Craig McNally, Vitjiwa Tjivau, Luke Munting Front Row: Nicolaas Jacobs, Pieter-louis le Roux, Mr A. Benjamin (Head of Sport), Dieter Kebbel, Mark Olles, Damien Schutz Absent: Dantago Gawanab

Athletics National Back Row: Jennah Oosthuizen, Frieda Johannes, Grace Haihambo Front Row: Penda ya-France, Mr A. Benjamin (Head of Sport), Pascal Henle Absentees: Nicolaas Jacobs

Athletics Regional Back Row: Gelvanus Khariseb, Maxton Absolom, Penda ya-France, Adama Cooper, Grace Haihambo, Jennah Oosthuizen, Aimee Philander Middle Row: Anne-Sophie Evrard, Darmell Samaria, Elisa Acebes-Texeira, Amber Dercksen, Panduleni Khiba, Ngumeritiza Ndjavera, Daniela Brunido, Frieda Johannes, Hafeni Amuenje Front Row: Justin Himarua, Nathan Nyatondo, Pascal Henle, Mr A. Benjamin (Head of Sport), Pieter-louis le Roux, Nicolaas Jacobs

Basket Ball Back Row: Denise Musvamiri, Stephan Collins, Zianah Tjitendero, Taleni Amkongo Front Row: Stanley Dassala, Nathan Nyatondo, Justin Himarua, Michael Nyirenda , Ruben Stein

Classic Clashes Back Row: Kimberlain Brain (Captain), Michael Jasi-Kanyemba, Munashe Tom, Dantago Gawanab, Abbison Zezai, Hafeni Amuenje, Mbinye Kauta, Eliputse Kaholongo Middle Row: Gelvanus Khariseb, Chabalanda Siyambango, Patrick BrookerSmith, Nguundja Tjiramba, Prosper Chimwamurombe, Dominicus Usiku, Penda ya-France, Maxton Absolom, Dieter Kebbel Front Row: Shane van Zyl (Spirit Team), Mr E. Mupupa (Conditioning Coach), Mr G. Butler (Conditioning Coach), Mr A. Simon (Assistant Coach), Mr A. Subeb (Head Coach), Mr A. Benjamin (Team Manager), Angelique Bock (Spirit Team)

Fit Club Back Row: Galilei Njembo, Valeska Brodie Front Row: Rosa Shivolo, Othello Joseph

Hockey Girls 1st Team Back Row: Adama Cooper, Amber Dercksen, Panduleni Khiba, Liza van Wyk Front Row: Robin Schwartz, Gillian Hermanus (Captain), Ms L. Amoraal (Coach), Tamika Milho, Aimee Philander

Hockey Girls 2nd Team Back Row: Jen Kamwi, Maandero Ngatjizeko, Arlene Mutua, Azaylee Philander, Gabrielle McDonald, Annely Ipangelwa, Angelika Hass Front Row: Uapingena Kandjoze, Candice Salkunga, Ms L. Amoraal (Coach), Larona Sedimo, Vivica Cupido Absent: Rachel Edmunds

Hockey Girls 3rd Team Back Row: Dimpho-Dintle Moloi, Michaela Groenewald Front Row: Kenny Garus-oas, Uakapita Zamuaani, Ms L. Amoraal (Coach), Unotjari Ngozu, Roberta Nsinano

Hockey Boys 1 Back Row: Damien SchĂźtz, Ryan SymondsMayes, Fagan Hansen, Craig Mc Nally, Connor Martin, Mark Olles Front Row: Daniel Gresse, Callum Gunning, Pieter-louis le Roux, Mr F. Fucher (Coach), Dakota Hansen, Nicolaas Jacobs

Hockey Boys 2 Back Row: Dieter Koen, Holger Binding, Martin Maritz, Craig Mc Nally, Elevoko Pakote Front Row: Benjamin Coury, Albert Weck, Bjorn Paetzhold, Mr G. Butler (Coach), Ryan Symonds-Mayes, Jonathan Archer

Netball U15 Back Row: Hertha Vilho, Natasha Dzinotyiweyi, Evangeline Nahole, Uuetupanao Katjivena, Joan Damases, Jane Rigava, Danielle Oosthuizen, Vimbainashe Mhango, Anotida Chipfupa, Layla Philander, Mwaka Mukwame Front Row: Ketu Ndara , Vijanda Pack, Nandjila Nickanor, Ms K. Routh (Coach), Vizakuje Kauuova , Ava-Marie Greiner, Dinah Masule

Netball U19 Back Row: Monica Nahole, Frieda Johannes, Charmont Samaria, Morgan Doeses Front Row: Grace Haihambo, Teresa Nghileendele, Ms K. Routh (Coach), Hitoko Tjitemisa, Justine Shikomba

Soccer Girls Back Row: Tunenyanyu Kaholongo, Joanne Shapi, Alina Niipare, Florence Wilkinson Middle Row: Tinotenda Gotore, Alina Amadhila, Victoria Markgraaf, Jacobina Kalunduka, Jacintha Lima, Elisa AcebesTexeira Front Row: Monica-Clare Nyango, Vetjiwa Tjivau, Mr E. Mupupa (Coach), Angelique Bock, Juanita Ananias

Soccer Boys U15 Back Row: Tumna Kankondi, Richard Usiku, Stanley Shikwambi, Ileni Nashandi, Hiren Naidoo, Farai Mavhunga, Vija Pack Middle Row: Diaz-Given Sangeve, Seth Strauss, John Walenga, Junior Steps Nankela, Rodney Hamunyela, Adam Johnston, Judrihano Thuys, Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe, Munesu Bishi, Chaiiu Kamanya Front Row: Philip Kaulinge, Nuno Pereira, Javee Mujoro, Mr A. Subeb (Coach), Cristin Henckert, Elmo Kandele, Matthew Mojekwu

Soccer Boys U17 Back Row: Gelvanus Khariseb, Dantago Gawanab, Patrick Brooker-Smith, Uzuvira Mujahere, Tristan Kolling, Manuel Pedro, Chabalanda Siyambango, Penda ya-France, Ricardo Machado, Innocent Ithindi Middle Row: Maxton Absolom, Tristan Mueller, Dominicus Usiku, Rafael Neves, Nguundja Tjiramba, Kabamba Kafunda, Ngambui Katjivena, Trevoe Bezuidenhout, Andrew Kiangi, Simaata Masule, Shewe Tarumbwa, Bruce Mwaenga, Philio Joseph Front Row: Nadir Tjitendero, Thabani Makanza, Liam Katjitae, Mr A. Simon (Coach), Kudakwashe Chimonyo, Abbison Zezai, Munashe Tom

Volley Ball Back Row: Abigail Mushamdami, Helen Forster, Cameron Lohmann, Tatjana Meiring Middle Row: Tjimamutja Katjiuongua, Nathaniel Nuulimba, Kenisha Platt, Alina Triebner, Mia Schutte, Edna Nande, Linekeela Hangula, Josslyn Beukes, Sherleen Awases, Alaxandre Hauderbourg Front Row: Ogoh Ogbokor, Henry Johnston, Ryan van Zyl, Haylene Bossau, Orthello Joseph, Elton Shipena Sophia Trede

Grade 8 The year kicked off with a mass of cartoon characters that tried to set foot on St Paul’s College campus. They were, however, wearing plastic bags over their feet to prevent them from touching St Paul’s sacred ground. In order to remove these, they had to pass the test of orientation that was closely monitored by the SMC body. The largest group of Gr 8s ever enjoyed the first couple of days of orientation, where they had to mow the lawn with nail clippers and gracefully endure the pungent aroma of garlic. On the night of the Gr 8 sleep-over, they were woken at 1 o’clock in the morning for an “extremely important” exam. A few weeks after being accepted as part of the St. Paul’s family, it was time to meet the families of the Gr8s. Their parents arrived on a Thursday afternoon for an evening of activities and some heart-warming snacks. After getting to know each other,

the parents joined the Gr8s on the field for good old-fashioned “boere” sports. From Term 2, the rest of the year whirled past as our Gr 8s learned about sustainable-living in the desert. Over a week at NaDEET, the Gr 8s learnt some appreciation of our everyday luxuries, such as electricity, which was not an option at NaDEET. Only the sun and recyclable fuels were used to prepare meals and heat water. Our Gr 8s surely became more environmentally friendly. For the Gr 8 Focus Day, the focus was on bullying and the many forms in which it surfaces at school. It addressed how to prevent bullying and what steps to take should you be on the receiving end. The year ended with the final exams and the prospect of a new adventure: Gr 9.

Orientation

Team Building Outing

Grade 9

We had a busy year in Grade 9. In the first term the three classes attended a leadership workshop in which they learned how to work together in their respective register classes. They had to participate in a range of activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some more physically challenging whilst others required communication and planning. It quickly became clear that our Grade 9 year were strategic thinkers and very creative; however, they struggled to communicate effectively in a big group as there were too many chefs trying to stir the pot at once. On the cultural side, the Grade 9s attended two theatre productions. We watched a very creative interpretation of Aladdin at the Waldorf School as well as cheering on Gia in 9R who starred in Oshi-Deutsch at the NTN. In both cases our hosts commended our students for their exemplary behaviour and maturity. We hosted a focus day for the Grade 9s in the second term, in which Ms van Dyk ran an insightful workshop on study skills and how to identify your optimum learning style. Students discovered whether they were mostly Auditory, Visual or Kinaesthetic learners. This is a valuable tool to understand how one receives and processes information. After the workshop, students enjoyed hot chocolate and oreos and we played a lively round of St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oriented 30 Seconds. In the third term, the Grade 9 classes each hosted an assembly in which they exhibited their acting talent and video editing skills. They really livened up the Middle School assemblies with their fresh take on school life and their willingness to poke fun

at themselves. They put so much effort into preparing their assemblies and they really had to hone their group work skills in order to get their material finished in time. Mr Van, Ms Van Dyk and Ms Ruel are thanked for all the guidance and support they put into these assemblies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they often had to jump in and help with some conflict management or advice on time management and organisation. The Grade 9s were in charge of the Pan Cake and Hot Dog stalls for Fun Day. We were lucky to be supported by many parents and Mrs Groenewald, Mrs Forster and Mrs Straiton deserve a special mention for their tireless work to organise and run the stand. The Grade 9s exhibited their positive attitude on the day by all arriving for their shifts on time and working enthusiastically to sell the food. We were really impressed by how reliable and helpful they were! They really have oodles of school spirit. Parents are thanked for attending the Grade 9 social in Term 3. We wanted to bring the students and parents together in an informal way before the classes are all divided up in High School. It was wonderful to meet all the parents and to share sundowners and snacks together on the field. I would like to thank the Grade 9s of 2016 (as well as their fantastic register teachers) for being such an enthusiastic group to work with. Of course there are always small ups and downs but in general they were an absolute pleasure to have in the Middle School. I have no doubt they will continue to excel in the higher grades!

Grade 10

Grade 11 Out of nature It was a bright, hot morning when the St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grade 11s left the Collage to spend a day at Out of Nature to select their Matric Dance theme, and to bond as a grade. They had to be transported in two separate groups, and while the half who had arrived at Out of Nature waited for their classmates, they played volleyball and soccer or relaxed under the trees. When the second half of the grade arrived, a brunch of muffins, tea, coffee and juice was served before they were split into their class groups. Then, the real work began. Although everyone was keen to get their ideas across, the discussions were held as diplomatically as can be expected with so many excellent and diverse ideas. As a result of this, each class had at least two ideas, rather than one, when the classes came together to present their chosen ideas.

Once all the ideas had been presented and voted on, the Matric Farewell theme was decided: The 1930s. This was a combination of the ideas Diamonds, Old Hollywood and Chicago Mob, and it gives a wide scope for a creative and classy event. Once this had been decided, to the mixed emotions of the grade, each class presented a dance for the entertainment of the rest of the students and to win the coveted prize of coke and a few boxes of Ultra Mel. Grade 11R secured their victory with two unique and well-executed performances. The most enjoyed performance was that of Ms Luyt, who surprised everyone with an impromptu performance. After this, everyone was free to swim, listen to music, or just relax until lunchtime. The outing also marked the farewell of Luke Munting, who has now left for South Africa. The day was enjoyed by all and was a successful planning trip.

Nastasha Rau

Grade 12

We are Grade 12 2016

Matric Common Room

Matric Farewell

(for more Matric Farewell Dance pictures see page 101 & 102)

Validictory Service

D.o.E. Bronze

D.o.E. Silver The DoE Silver group had the time of their life on the Orange River in April this year. Our 26 students and their instructors (Mrs Callesen, Mr Van Rensburg and Ms Ruel) went down south to paddle, paddle, and paddleâ&#x20AC;Ś Strong wind at times made things difficult, but everything was forgotten when the delicious food, cooked by our guides, arrived. A trip we will not forget!

D.o.E. Young Gold

The Duke of Edinburgh award is a special part of any participant’s life. Especially for our group, which over the past three years has travelled across the country together and we have become nothing less than family. In 2016, we visited a school in Rehoboth and built a playground there. It sounds like fun but it is quite a difficult task. It was a life-changing experience to be in such different conditions but we stayed true to the principles of our group: “Work hard, play harder”. It was a very successful week and besides all the unbearable strain on our bodies, we did an amazing job and even did some activities at the Lodge we were staying at. We did a spectacular job on the playground, library and bedrooms. The work also brought us even closer as a family. All thanks to our ‘mothers’ Mrs Zenobia Adonis and Mrs Jo van Dyk, and our OGMVAP Victor.

D.o.E. Old Gold The Last Golden Chronicles The Duke of Edinburgh Award (DOE) is an extracurricular programme that has four stages over four years, the junior stage being bronze and the senior stage being old gold. The DOE old gold group of 2016 have finally completed their long-awaited expedition from the 28th of May to the 4th of June at the stunning Kunene River. The group, along with their three instructors, left in the early hours of Saturday morning. They were ready to take on the funfilled adventures that lay beyond the borders of home, but were well aware of the long bus trip ahead of them. In an attempt to cut the lengthy road in half, the bus stopped at the Roadside Campsite in Etosha for the night. This is where the students were exposed to Namibia’s wildlife that roams freely in the open crisp air. Not many teenagers would be able to say that they willingly slept in a place where predators prowl. After a nutritious, filling breakfast they continued their distant journey to the great perennial river, but not without some trouble. Nearing Opuwo, a sudden stop was made by the bus driver, only to discover that one of the wheels of the school’s trailer was severely destroyed by the weight of the trailer’s contents. Naturally, the group had to act quickly to remain on schedule. They made the famous DOE chain, where the students stood in a line from the trailer to the inside of the bus and passed along bags and food products to lighten the trailer now that it was operating with one wheel less. The plan was to leave the entire trailer in Opuwo and pack as much as they could in the bus compartments below and within the bus itself. Even though it was quite a mission, the team pulled through as one and made it a success. As the scenery started to change the Epupa Falls Camp came into view, and what a sight it was. Different plant species, which are homes to various types of flowers and critters, were scattered along the riverbank where the camp was situated. One could even hear the mighty falls roaring with the promise of unpredictable thrills. After some exploration of the evergreen camp, the team pursued a mini-hike towards the actual falls where several rainbows highlighted the sky, and where the

sounds of the waterfalls oozed delirious euphoria for the soul to feed on. Sadly, daylight shifted to dusk and they had to return to camp to start dinner and to prepare for the first activity of the next day. Over the next four days at the camp, the team had the opportunity to see the simple yet extraordinary lives of the Himba. They are, to date, one of the only tribes whose ancestral roots and beliefs remain intact. The group had a guide who acted as a translator between the tribe and the curious youths. They learned about the meanings behind each piece of attire, the bathing methods used by different genders and ages, ceremonies performed by men to receive a daughter’s hand in marriage, and the conditions of an arranged marriage. The group also took part in a four-hour hike where they were exposed to all sorts of plants used by the surrounding tribes for different purposes, ranging from alcohol to medicine, and even toothbrushes. After the blazing walk, the group was then divided into smaller teams which were labelled after colours. These teams had to participate in a cooking competition to determine which team would repeat kitchen duty for the last days of the trip. The Kitchen Team had to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for the entire group, and clean the cookware. One can imagine this to be every teenager’s nightmare – doing the dishes. The group had the chance to be daredevils and go rafting in the river with lethal crocodiles, which they gladly accepted with eager arms. They also had a reflection moment about their entire DOE experience over the past four years, which was quite an emotional time for some who had to realise this would be their last trip together. The team moved to the final destination of the trip, the Kunene River Lodge, which was even more evergreen and refreshing with the calming noise of the river beside it. Everyone had the chance to separate and be adventurous with fishing, swimming in the pool, or playing intense card matches while waiting to go rafting the next day, which was the last day of the trip. The four year journey was long, stressful, bumpy and sometimes emotional, and even though this was the last time together, it will forever be the greatest time.

Cultural Activities Chess Chess - The Story of 2016 Chess players often keep a low profile. They are regarded as aliens from outer space who engage in this weird, presmartphone ‘game’ which is really not a game. Actually, this ‘game’ is only a disguise for their super-natural strategic thinking and, if you meet them, you will be in for an astounding encounter! Yes, chess players know who they are. And who belongs. They pretend to be loners, but they partner up in the pursuit of their own aims. They call it ‘playing’ but, actually, it is very hard work! And they continue to secretly build and improve their thinking skills. And what makes them really outlandish is their PSP, the problem-solving power they gain by their constant training. Fortunately, as strange as they are, chess players are actually harmless. They don’t bite! After many, many moons of dedicated exercising, the St Paul’s Chess Club experienced a super-natural ‘eye-opener’ when playing against a blind-folded opponent in the second term. Robert visited our club and challenged us: he was going to play against each one of us, simultaneously, sitting with his back to us and blind-folded.

And this is exactly how we did it. He played by remembering and visualizing each board, and by remembering each of his and our players’ moves. Robert used different openings, applied different match plans for each of us, and... He won! Yes, he won every match! Failure is so painful. And pain causes different reactions in every one of us. We were incredulous, heartbroken, sad, enraged, inspired, and absolutely in awe. And we decided that we want to be able to make such miracles happen too! Come and join us in the New Year and let the PSP flow!

Craft Club A new adventure every Tuesday! We never spent more than two weeks on a craft project, so they did not drag on or become boring. We did many different crafts this year that I would never have come up with myself, either because I wouldn’t have thought that you could do them yourself, or because I never thought they would be that easy. Craft Club gives you a good hour in which you can switch off from problems while doing your crafts and chatting with the others. We started off decorating candles, using serviettes and hair dryers. We soon realised that we needed a box to store our personal equipment and crafts. Shoeboxes which we decoupaged provided us with beautifully decorated craft-boxes. When we were done we still had many pictures left, so we decoupaged the covers of little notebooks for protection and beauty. We then made fizzy bath-bombs for Mother’s Day. When the shoebox project of the year started, we decided to loom and knit beanies and scarfs for the boxes and, in the end, we handed over four bags of things made by ourselves for the project. We also did some extremely messy crafts, which were fun to do. We started off making lampshades and got glue stuck all over ourselves, we spent days peeling it off.

We did two types of paper marbling. The first was with milk and dishwashing liquid, and the other was with shaving cream. With the milk we couldn’t really control the outcome and the colours came out soft, making them good as background paper. The colours of the shaving cream ones were much stronger and they worked well as foreground paper. They smelled really good and were fun to make. We also made faux stained-glass pictures, which were astonishingly easy to make, and they turned out really pretty. Making candleholders with beads turned out to be quite timeconsuming. Since we did these near the end of the year we will probably use them as Christmas presents. The only craft that didn’t turn out the way we wanted were the paper bowls, which were too flimsy. We decoupaged them with beads and improved them slightly, but it was not the result we had aimed for. We had a fun year with a great group of people who helped each other out, and I will be happy to go back next year.

Debating Club

Debating is an excellent extra-mural as it provides not only a fun and stimulating way to spend an afternoon, but also teaches many valuable life skills. As debaters, we learn to arrange arguments logically, view problems and situations objectively from both points of view, improve our standard of English, learn to prepare presentations, and develop our confidence in public speaking and orals. The Monday afternoon sessions give students an opportu-

nity to voice opinions, give views on society, or to merely argue for the sake of arguing in an entertaining and controlled way. Throughout the year, students from Grade 8 to 12 have honed their skills in both training sessions and inter-school competitions. This included several successful debates against Gymnasium, organised by Ms Buhrmann, and the participation of two senior and two junior speakers in the Khomas Regional Public Speaking Competition, where three of the students were placed within the top three in their age groups. Debating creates confident, articulate, fluently-spoken young people who are able to think on their feet, present lucid opinions clearly and firmly, and have a well-rounded view on society.

Nastasha Rau

Drama Such a successful year in Drama! The Drama Club worked very hard this year and managed to perform two comedies. Our first play was a mystery comedy called ‘Cooking Can Be Murder’. Our 23 actors performed for three nights in a row on 7, 8 and 9 July 2016. It was a lot of work and practice, but it was totally worth it as it turned out to be a real success! Our second play was a short comedy which involved four of our teachers. The play, ‘Teachers on the Verge of a Nervous Break Down’, was performed in assembly at school. It was also a success that we will all remember!

Drumming Drumline has been a truly breath-taking experience. It has given several students the possibility to be truly creative and it has helped them gain self-confidence. I was one of these students. I cannot draw or be artistic on paper, but Drumline has given me the opportunity to be artistic and gain self-confidence. Before

Drumline, I could never go on a platform and perform. I think Drumline has not only changed my life, but the lives of others as well. This year alone we performed for the Matrics, which went extremely well!!! It was an amazing experience because we could lead off our very own Drumline leader, Jonathan West. Drumline also played at the opening of the Brother Hermengildus Higher Centre, which was truly a great honour! This provided us with selfconfidence and laughter, and memories. Drumline started out as a class of students just playing for fun, but it started to develop into a family. We all started from the bottom and we helped each other climb the ladder to success. The senior players help the juniors, and Mr West helps the seniors to understand the art behind Drumline. Each beat must work with the other, just as each student must work with the other. Drumline functions like the gears of a car, everything should link together smoothly otherwise you will end up damaging the car. This has been a magnificent experience and journey which I hope will continue for further generations.

Languages Afrikaans Exchange

German Exchange Quite often, exchange programmes are described as opportunities to firstly experience new cultures and traditions, and to improve your language skills regarding the language that is spoken in that country. But most of the time, the one thing that is not as recognized as all of the other aspects is the friendships and relationships that one builds while on this programme. Firstly, one of the most important relationships that are built is the relationship with your host family. Relating to the fact that this family takes care of you for six weeks, and they are the closest

people you have while on this programme, does entail it to be one of the strongest relationships built during this period. Secondly, other friendships that are built while going to school or visiting certain places also play an important role in having the best experience possible. Not only does an exchange programme allow you to discover other places and things that you have never been exposed to before, but it also allows you to discover so much more about yourself and it definitely strengthens oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independence and confidence, especially when you have to travel

alone by train and then somehow find your way to the check-in point at terminal B at the Frankfurt airport without the help of your mom. Overall, it opens up your mind to realize that there are so many endless possibilities out there and that life is not limited to what you experience every day. It also teaches you to respect other cultures, and to be willing to try new things, such as eating snails for the first time. Most importantly, you learn to control your desires when you go shopping for the first time and you actually remember not to use all your pocket money at once.

To be completely honest, I never pictured the way my German exchange experience went. Between the scheduled morning routine and the awkward dinner table small-talk, there are literally no words I can possibly use to explain how it went. Different, amazing, astonishing (in a good way of course) and delightfulâ&#x20AC;Ś These are some of the many adjectives I can possibly use to describe my experience.

Media Centre

Reporters Club Although most people believe the St Paul’s Reporters’ Club is only responsible for the St Paul’s Times, the club is responsible for much more. Our very own reporters have been involved in spicing up school assemblies, commentating at the school’s sports day, and taking part in media camps and holiday internships, learning from some of Namibia’s finest journalists, photographers and editors. From 24 to 26 June, a group of our junior reporters took part in a media camp, held by Namibia Media Holdings. There they learned about the ethics of journalism, photography and film-making, and had the opportunity to meet the editors of the Republikein, Namibian Sun, Windhoek Observer, and the Allgemeine Zeitung.

Later in the year, the Reporters’ Club premiered ‘The Next Top Reporter’ in school assembly, a comedic drama about a group of young reporters competing in a series of challenges in order to promote to the next round in the journalism competition. In September 2016, our very own St Paul’s reporters went on a camping retreat to Okahandja. While there, they planned and filmed an assembly of ‘The Next Top Reporter: Bush Edition’, as well as organising the last edition of the St Paul’s Times. Planning for 2017 was also done during this very busy and productive weekend.

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Science Fair The 2016 Science Fair was held at school on the top floor of the Higher Centre, where almost 100 Grade 8s were accommodated. From here, the top 10 projects were elected to represent St Paul’s College at the Khomas Regional Science Fair, and 3 of them further qualified for the National Science Fair. This means that 3 of the 10 learners representing the Khomas Region at Nationals were from St Paul’s. Congratulations to our students who excelled at the Khomas Regional Science Fair and the National Science Fair this year. At the Khomas Regional Science Fair, St Paul’s walked away with the title for “Best Secondary School” at Regional Level for the fourth consecutive year. From the 11 projects that were entered at the Regional Fair, St Paul’s learners were awarded 1 Bronze, 3 Silver and 5 Gold medals, and 4 category winners. This year, NamPower sponsored the National Science Fair and it was held at the Safari Court Hotel and Conference Centre. Here, our 3 representatives achieved 1 Bronze, 1 Silver, and 1 Gold.

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Khomas Regional Science Fair Silver medals: Vija Pack Gold medals: Sophia Trede Jan-Louis Nortje Kenny Garus-Oas Best in category: Albert Weck Jonathan Archer Hannah Obbes Craig McNally Heather Kausch Best in Category: Albert Weck “Energy and Engineering” Jonathan Archer “Environmental Science”

Bronze medals: Hannah Obbes Silver medals: Jonathan Archer Gold medals: Albert Weck

Hannah Obbes “Human Science”

Best in Category: Albert Weck “Energy and Engineering”

Kenny Garus-Oas “Food Science”

Outreach and Service Cancer Ward Visits Ward 8 West Visiting Hours Love, compassion, strength, life-changing, heart-warming… These are the first words we think of when we hear the words “cancer ward”. This year has been an incredible learning experience for us all. We have lost and seen healing; we have formed deep bonds with the patients and staff of Ward 8 West, Central Hospital. They have taught us patience and perseverance, and

they have shown us that joy can be found in the most unlikely places. We are incredibly thankful to spend time with these children once a week. They have made such an unforgettable impact on our lives and the lives of those involved in the project. A Wednesday cannot be better spent than building puzzles or crafting with these fun and energetic children.

Environmental Club (E-Club) The E-Club started off with about 30 members at the beginning of 2016 but, unfortunately, this number dwindled to a mere 10 loyal souls. We had our Paper Drive, now yearly, where 5.7 tons of paper was collected. WOW! This time, we put the magazines, books and blank paper aside, and we have been distributing them to Kindergartens and schools that ask for material.

Cake sales and casual-wear days boost our funds, and so we are happy to say that a third water fountain was put up. Hopefully, this will encourage all people on the grounds to either use the fountains or re-fillable bottles, all in the spirit of saving water. Remember, it takes three litres of water to produce one plastic bottle!

Mrs Luise Hoffmann, a well-known Namibian botanist, tagged all the trees in the school yard. Exotic trees have orange tags, and the endemic trees have white tags. Only the Latin name of the tree is on the back of each tag. For most of the trees, we went about writing up interesting facts and their commonly known names and hung these on the trees. Unfortunately, this project was not so successful and we will have to re-visit it.

In 2017 we are changing the E-Club to a more community-orientated club, partnering with the Dagbreek School. With financial help from the Global United Football Club and the “Gee Om” Club, who support grassroots environmental action and awareness, we will also start a maintenance department. Students will learn how to change tyres, fix leaking taps and broken desks, etc. All with the attitude: fix it and re-use it before it gets recycled, or lands on the dump. We will also be involved in gardening and craft-making with recyclables. We are looking forward to a year packed with exiting activities and hope that many more will join us to become green.

In the third term, we had an Ink-Cartridge Drive which was also quite successful. Grade 10M won this collection drive. Our File 13 paper bins are being diligently used, and we are pleased to note that everyone is more aware of switching off lights when not in the classes.

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Girl/Child Initiative Make a Difference Girl Child was a remarkable success this year. It touched the hearts of people not only in the school, but throughout Windhoek and really made a difference in people’s lives. That is why Girl Child changed its name from “Girl Child” to “Make a Difference”. The girls in this club and the teachers involved really proved the name a true one because this year, the club not only helped the hearing impaired girls, but also contributed to many different projects as well. Firstly, there was the Penduka Project. After a very exciting and enjoyable visit to Penduka, the club collected jeans and spectacles from everyone in the school. Some of the jeans went to the hearing impaired girls and the rest were sent to Penduka to be made into bags, table cloths and other accessories. The spectacle frames were sent to less privileged members of society. The next project was the Apple Project for the Cancer Association of Namibia. Representatives collected money from all the classes to sell as many apples as possible and this money was given to the Cancer Association who provided the delicious apples. This was another successful project and a lot of money was collected.

Then, Pink Day came around again! The students could pay for a cupcake made by someone from Make a Difference in their class, a ribbon, and to wear pink, black or white for a civvies day. This year, the money went towards curtains for a new recovery-house for children battling cancer. One of the biggest projects Make a Difference did this year was the Street Store Project. The Street Store is a global project with representation in Namibia, where people who cannot afford clothes can find some for free! Make a Difference collected clothes from the students and teachers, and they even had a stall at the Fun Day where clothes could be dropped off. Then the club spent hours sorting and labelling all the clothing that was donated. This was a real worthwhile project and it made an impact on many lives! Overall, the club had a very successful year and they are sure the coming year will be even better!

First Prize from NUST for an art project on HIV and Gender-based violence

Handover of Pink Day money to CAN

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Nordkamp Centre Outreach “Good deeds never go unpunished” – a well-known proverb that sums up what life is about. Many recognise the visits to Bernhard Nordkamp as good deeds, and the outreach blesses all the St Paul’s students rather than punishes them! Nordkamp visits are also seen as opportunities to connect with the outside community and to make a tangible difference! It has been yet another successful year for the Bernard Nordkamp Centre. Like previous years, 2016 will remain truly memorable. At the Centre we measure success in smiles, not only for the children at the BNC, but also for the St Paul`s students who are always thrilled by the energy the children radiate. It can also be said that the St Paul’s students are extremely proud of the many improvements made by the learners at the BNC. The level of social interaction and confidence of the learners are also appreciated. We look forward to undertaking many more projects at the BNC in future, such as the approved knitting club planned for 2017. Projects such as these greatly enrich both the BNC and St Paul’s students!

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The Bernard Nordkamp Centre (BNC) is one of several outreach groups at St Paul’s College. The group enjoys the support of many scholars, in different grades, who assist after-school learners at the Centre in Katutura. The St Paul’s students are always given a warm reception and some long-standing members are known by name by the BNC children. The aim of the Outreach group is to help Grade 1- 3 learners with reading, writing and basic language skills, and to aid older learners with mathematics. Teaching is often done one-on-one, giving the BNC learners the individual attention they need while learning. “I feel like the Nordkamp Centre grants them opportunities to really excel in their lives. Whenever you go, you feel as if you are helping them achieve the unachievable.” Damien Schütz (Grade 10 helper at the Centre)

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Sport Hockey The SAINTS collaboration with our “rival” school has made giant steps for both schools in terms of development and competition. We fielded a 1st and 2nd Boys Team and a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Girls’ Team. An amazing coaching staff has added to the list of accomplishments racked up by the 1st Teams. The Girls 1st Team finished off the season with bronze medals and came pretty close to winning the Kom-en-haal and Windhoek Gymnasium

tournaments. Our boys have had one of the most successful seasons thus far, winning both the Jubber and Windhoek Gymnasium tournaments and also finishing with bronze in the Khomas League. Both 1st and 2nd Teams will travel to Cape Town for festivals in 2017, and a first for St Paul’s College will be the International Tour to Germany/Holland in May 2018.

Interhouse events Athletics always starts the year’s sport off, and this year was no different – except that our Grade 12 students felt it necessary to shake things up. The songs and war cries were phenomenal. Both Ernest and Rudolph brought their A-game on the day, with displays on and off the track. With a day starting off the way it did, we were definitely in for a record-breaking day and we were treated to just that, several records were crushed on the day. This event has been dominated by Ernest over the years, and this year was no different. Ernest athletes finishing in top spots in many of the disciplines meant they took all the honours on the day. 26 athletes were selected to represent St Paul’s at the Inter-School’s Competition. From this event, six of our athletes qualified for the Coca-Cola Nationals. They were Grace

Haihambo (Grade 12, Shot put), Penda ya France (Grade 11, 100m), Nicolaas Jacobs (Grade 11, Shot put), Pascal Henle (Grade 12, Discus), Jennah Oosthuizen (Grade 9, High Jump) and Frieda Johannes (Grade 12, Long Jump). The Inter-House Sports Day is another mass-participation event and competition is always fierce. It appeared this year that Rudolph was the more dominant House, winning many of the codes, especially soccer. Their dominance out-weighed everything Ernest threw at them and resulted in them winning the coveted trophy. We were unable to host a swimming gala, which meant that after the tally of points, Ernest were too strong for Rudolph and they won the Inter-House Competition.

Netball We started the year with two teams, an U15 and U19, both being guided by the capable hands of Keshia Routh. Keshia has been with us for three years now and has taken the bull by the horns. The girls are developing well under her experienced tutelage. The girls had a good season, although they would tell

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you it could have been better. 2017 will bring new techniques and coaching skill-sets in the form of an additional coach for the younger girls and a training camp to be held at school by Hands On Netball Academy.

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Soccer The season was as successful as we could have anticipated. The U15 and U17 Boy’s Teams all made Play-offs but, unfortunately, did not progress to the Quarter Finals of the league. We had many outstanding performances by our new Grade 8 and Grade 9 students at U15 level, several of which were selected by our coaching staff to tour with the seniors boys in 2017 to the Western Cape. Our goals for next year include silverware at a few tournaments and at least a Semi-Final placing for both age groups.

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Due to many of our senior players finishing off at the end of last season, only a handful of experienced players remained for this year. We began rebuilding the team and had a few good results in the Galz n Goals league we entered them into. The OTB Girls School League proved to be their “light at the end of the tunnel” as they fought hard to beat the experienced Falcons Futsal Academy Team by 3-2 in an exhilarating final held on our courts at the College. We hope to keep the momentum in 2017 with a training camp and more skills clinics for the girls.

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Classic Clash 2016

Our annual derby event, the FNB Classic Clash, was hosted by St George’s at the Ramblers Soccer Club in Pionierspark. To add to our performance of 2015 where we beat our rivals by 4-2, the coaching staff, led by Mr Benjamin, were determined to improve and build a team that could keep the St Paul’s flag flying high for years to come. Mr Benjamin brought on the experience of Arnold Subeb, former Brave Warrior goalkeeper, Grant Butler and Eben Mupupa, who are incredible conditioning and fitness coaches, and Absai Simon, whose tactical expertise was proven at last year’s derby. The boys attended a training camp in May, which included four hours of training daily for a week and a team building braai at the end of the week. Due to the motivation and commitment of

both the coaches and players, the day itself could have only gone one way. Our spirit team, Shane van Zyl and Angelique Bock, got the crowd into the mood with chants and songs throughout the match. Boy’s had a team breakfast before the drive to the field. St Paul’s was definitely in the mood on the day as the boys put four goals past St George’s, totally crushing their defence. A brace by Dieter Kebbel and one piece from Kimber Brain and Penda ya France sealed St George’s fate. When the referee blew the final whistle, the St Paul’s fans stormed the field, congratulating coaches and players. Captain fantastic Kimber Brain lifted the trophy for a second time, ending off his high school football career on a high note. We will continue our excellent run in 2017 as hosts of the derby.

Other Sports A number of awards were recognized throughout the year, with our students competing internationally at Cricket, Karate, Judo, Swimming and Mountain Biking. Sergio Duchaine and Simon Brown competed in Karate. Ryan Symonds-Mayes was selected for U15 Cricket, and Jade Coury, Aishia Whitelock and Ronan Wantenaar represented Namibia at swimming meets. Judrihano Thuys in Grade 8 received his black belt in Judo, and Benjamin Coury, Hugo Hahn, Dieter Koen and Cindy Rowland represented both St Paul’s and Namibia at the FNB School’s MTB Finals in South Africa.

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Social Events Candle Ceremony

Commencment Service

Inauguration of Higher Centre

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Independence Celebrations

Matric Farewell

Music Evening The Music of the Night St Paul’s College Instrumental Diversity Evening The instrumental evening was one of the high notes on the St Paul’s calendar this year. The cheese and wine evening incorporated several different music styles and instruments, and performances by both local and international artists. The event was held on the top floor of the Br. Hermenegildus Higher Centre on the evening of 17 June. The soft candlelight and tasteful decor set an ambient atmosphere against which the night unfurled its splendour. Because of the dim light, patrons were able to engage their other senses, those of hearing and taste, at a heightened level and they savoured the music of the night. The first performance was by a local band, Ongoma, with a lively sequence of songs, but the audience took a while to settle during this first event. All the performances were of exceptional standard and appealed to different music tastes. A particularly

Open Piano “Open Piano” was a small but wonderful event – organised by Menanto Chamberlain, pianist and St Paul’s Alumni – which took place on the pavement of Independence Avenue in Windhoek to raise funds for Epilepsy Namibia (EN). Menanto arranged for a piano to be put on the pavement where anybody could play for the enjoyment of the public. A few St Paul’s scholars and musicians, Heather Kausch, Hannah Obbes, Martin Oosthuizen, Hanja Becker, Galilei Njembo and

anticipated performance was that of George van Dam, a violinist from Brussels, who had the audience held rapt with the power of his music. Other performers included Ulrich Busch, Michelle and Jacques du Preez, and Riëth Nel. One performance almost fell flat when Karien Labuschagne’s saxophone was damaged at the beginning of the evening. Luckily, she was able to repair the instrument and could then engage the audience in a lively, upbeat performance of classical jazz which had everyone clapping along. To conclude, the evening was enjoyed by all who attended and will be remembered as a great success.

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Dania Sheehama, took part in the musical phenomenon and they played some pieces of their own in aid of the charity. “We witnessed some amazing pieces played by Menanto,” said Galilei, who thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Pedestrians could enjoy the music as they passed by, or they could stop and listen to an entire piece, as many did. The event was reminiscent of the busking which is so prevalent in Europe, with the added allure of an excellent cause. Menanto Chamberlain studied music in Greece for several years and is about to start her PhD.

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Art Art Exhibition Opening 2016 Every year, the Art department celebrates its young artists in a wonderful exhibition. Every Art student has an art piece on display and all students and parents are invited to attend the opening.

Aina Shiimi Aina has a first degree in Architecture and currently works at JM Architects while studying part-time to complete her Honours in Architecture.

In 2016, two former students, Menanto Chamberlain (class of 2010) and Aina Shiimi (class of 2011) inspired and honoured us by opening the Art Exhibition. Menanto Chamberlain Menanto specialized in painting while at school, creating beautiful watercolour paintings and acrylic canvases. Now working on her PhD on Synesthesia – Sound and Colour – Menanto combined her love of the visual arts and music during her tertiary studies in Athens, Greece. An inspired and consummate pianist, Menanto has perfomed widely – from playing in European opera houses, to holding piano recitals in Windhoek and even staging an “open piano” event on the sidewalk of our very own Independence Avenue.

She says, my 4th year mini-thesis is on ‘A cancer treatment and rehabilitation facility’, a project which commenced by questioning the designs of the existing medical facilities in Namibia and their inability to promote healing. Cancer is a special disease that requires special treatment, thus the project was mainly aimed at assisting the existing cancer centre in terms of function and to address the lack of special cancer treatment and rehabilitation facilities within the government sector. The final design of this thesis is derived from various studies of ‘healing architecture’. Healing architecture is about creating an environment that promotes or speeds up the healing process, through careful choices of colour, materials, outdoor and indoor spaces. The outcome I was hoping to achieve through the design was to dispel patients’ distress and to make people feel at home, thus promoting healing.

While at school, Aina majored in Ceramics. A potter of note, she studied under Mrs Lesley Crawford while completing her Grade 12 at St Paul’s. Of her development in Art and her studies in the related field of Architecture, Aina says: “Art and Design is one of those school

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subjects that does not receive enough credit. This is probably because people do not understand the value and lessons l earned from Art as a subject. I personally had a hard time convincing my parents and myself when I chose ‘Art and Design’ as one of my six Matric subjects. What we do not realise is that there is so much more to art than just creating a piece of art. Here are a few things I learned in my Art and Architecture classes, at school, and at university: • Trust I have learned to trust myself and appreciate my work (style), respect other people’s work and most importantly, to accept criticism. • Non-verbal communication This is the beauty of saying with one sketch what might take a million words. “An artist has the ability to explain how the universe works, just like a chemist and scientist have the ability to explain it.” (unknown) • Discipline Art has taught me to be disciplined, that hard work pays off and that sometimes you will suck! This is perfectly normal, because failure is part of the growing process. • Confidence “Be confident about your work!” this expresses a view that my art teacher, architecture lecturers and boss all have in common.

Prizegiving Presentation 2016 This year’s prizegiving showcased the past, present and future work of former Art students at St Paul’s College. An audiovisual presentation titled “Building Blocks” emphasised the importance of the foundations laid in Art class at school, and featured young men and women who are working – broadly speaking – in an art field today. One of these young women, Tuli Shityuwete, Director of First Rain Dance Theatre in Windhoek, was the invited speaker at Prizegiving. She delivered a wonderfully vibrant speech, inspiring young and old alike.

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Other former students who continue to pursue their versions of art in the workplace today: • Jo-Andri Pretorius is the sous chef at JoJo’s Music and Arts Café in Windhoek • Kyle Weeks is the founder and assistant of Cape Collective Assist in Cape Town • The Light Fantastic is the Windhoek-based studio of Willem Frey. Read Wimpie Frey’s views on Why you should pursue a career in the arts (page 109)

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Why you should pursue a career in the arts It’s difficult In a country like Namibia, it’s doubly difficult. The thought of going for this sort of career is incredibly intimidating for most of us, and especially scary for our parents. There are no clear career paths, and everything is always wide open. For the most part, you will be on your own. If you succeed, it’s your triumph. If you fail, it’s your fault. Whether you make it or not doesn’t depend on which school you did or didn’t go to. Your parents’ connections won’t help you (at least not in the long run). Everything depends on the time you put in, the amount of rejection you can take, the amount of self-doubt you can handle, and how much thought and mindfulness you can put into what you do. No-one will tell you how to reach your next goal. It’s not easy. If you want an easy life, become an accountant. It doesn’t pay When it comes to making money as a creative, being really good at what you do counts for very little. There are so many great artists who lived and died in poverty. Not only do you have to be amazing at your craft, you also have to do all those things that us creatives are usually not good at. The artists, dancers, musicians and writers with the most money are often not the best artists, dancers, musicians and writers, but rather the best bookkeepers, marketers, brand consultants, social media gurus, administrators and salespeople. They shook the right hands and kissed the right asses. It’s not much different from any other career path or business venture in this regard. Us creatives don’t always want to do those things though; We just want to make people laugh, or cry, or think. And Feel. To make money in the arts, you’ll have to learn and apply all the same skills that your corporate friends will use to get to the top AND you’ll have to spend 20 years getting somewhat good at your craft. If you want to make money, become a management consultant. You’ll never be the best There is no financial, corporate, legal or medical field where you will be confronted as continuously and relentlessly by the fact that you are not as good as many, many other people. It takes real courage to put yourself on a pedestal, and to shout, “THIS IS WHAT I HAVE TO SAY!”, to hang

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your work on a wall for people to judge, and to have your future depend on what they think of you and what you’re trying to say. It’s easy to feel like the big cheese in a middle-management position at a regional office in a backwater town, but as a painter, you will always be confronted by Van Gogh and Manet and Monet and Picasso and Rembrandt and Dali and and and and... Every artistic endeavor has it’s giants, both living and dead. If you want to feel good about yourself, become a banker. But, how many great accountants can you think of right now? How many movies or books have been made about the great management consultants? How many young people have been inspired by the great bankers of the past to devote their lives to finance? How many managers have moved the hearts and minds of millions of people? Now ask yourself those same questions about painters... Or writers, or composers, filmmakers, actors, choreographers, photographers, playwrights and musicians. You see, your work as an artist will be around for much longer than you. It will continue to have an impact on the world, and whether in a big or a small way, it will keep affecting how people see themselves and their world. And that’s pretty special in my book. With the arts, if you’re willing to do something difficult, and frustrating, and painful, and beautiful... then maybe, just maybe, you will make something truly GREAT.

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Top left: Ambrosius Iipinge building 3D models of sweets. Top right: Aba Fynn drawing Van Goghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Starry Night digitally. Bottom left: JP Gous modelling a 3D doughnut. Bottom right: a close-up of the 3D digital doughnut.

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