St Paul's College Yearbook 2017

St Paul's College

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Administration and Academics

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Formal Photographs

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Grade 8 - 12 Reports

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Duke of Edinburgh Award

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Cultural Activities

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Outreach and Service

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Sport Activities

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Social Events

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Art

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Administration and Academics Principal’s Address at Prizegiving Good evening and welcome, Dr Murphy and members of the Board of Governors and the Roman Catholic Church; Mr Andre Benjamin, our guest speaker and well-loved Head of Sports; Sr Marie-Therese; representatives of the companies KPMG, Delloite and Touche, PriceWaterhouse Coopers, Ernst and Young and Pupkewitz Toyota, who have supported many of our present and past pupils at school and universities; members of the PTFA; Parents and Grandparents; Colleagues; Pupils of St Paul’s College; current SMC members and particularly the Grade 12s of 2017; valued guests; ladies and gentlemen.

Happy is the school, and its Management, that may, with conviction, say that the 55th year of this fine institution has been good to us and that the College is doing well. As a great fan of Tal Ben-Shahar – an American and Israeli teacher and lecturer at Harvard University and writer on positive psychology who created the most popular course at university called “Happiness 101” – I take the liberty of borrowing his “Five Ways to Become Happier Today” for this address, and will possibly find the traces of happiness at this great College. (The works and U-tube clips of Tal Ben-Shahar are well worth reading and watching.)

His first way to Happiness is to accept that being human includes accepting experiences of painful emotions and we, as humans, need to give ourselves the opportunity to process such emotions and, by doing so, open ourselves to positive emotions as well.

I regard St Paul’s College as a ‘happy’ school. Speaking to pupils, I generally find that they are happy to return to school after the holidays – it is the only school I know where pupils come back in the afternoons to socialise. Also, the teacher’s briefings in the mornings often include some laughter and lightness.

But the school also had challenges this year: serious illness and grief in our families (we remember with fondness the late Chairman of the Board, Mr Kerry McNamara); a number of dear and very experienced teachers had to leave the College due to economic reasons, and the very small pool of experienced, dedicated and qualified teachers in this country is ever waning; the ever increasing negative side of social media and its effects; the financial constraints, loss of financial support and the disconcerting Namibian economic woes; dealing with a feeling of entitlement from the side of the ‘new parent’ of this generation; the serious drought conditions and having to deal with the ‘loss’ of two playing fields, so crucial to the package we try to offer; the serious parking issue; and, in all this, holding up to our motto “Caritate Fundati” (Founded on Love) for all our people in facing an ever materialistic, selfish and competitive world.

In the light of the above, we have managed to keep our professional and very loyal staff and have found new members to join. Your children have been in very good hands, as has been proven by the excellent results of the Grade 12s of 2016. As can be witnessed from the pamphlet in your programme, the College has a proud history of overall solid academic school-leaving success. The name ‘St Paul’s College’ is synonymous with ‘academic success’

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and ‘ability’, and it has become a powerful aspect in any CV. Once more the College was celebrated as the best NSSC Higher and Ordinary school in the Khomas Region in 2016. Every single teacher who taught the 2016 group was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the Ministry of Education – a certificate which is 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 may be teachers: where they can 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 and parents to achieve excellence. My gratitude goes to all the staff of this College who have given our students the tools to perform at the highest levels in the 2016 examinations, and this year.

All this does not come naturally and is only achieved with very hard work on the side of teachers and pupils. When I saw the status afforded to the teaching profession in a recent very public Career’s Expo publication, on the very last page placed next to the policing profession, I once more realised that it is not easy to be a teacher in this country and I vowed to work in my capacity to enhance and uplift the teaching profession to its rightful place.

Our school leavers of the past few years, with their NSSC Higher Level results and their excellent academic foundation and maturity – assisted by counselling and advice, and support from home – have spread their wings and are studying at universities not only in Namibia and South Africa, but also in the United Kingdom, Holland, China, Hungary, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States of America, Denmark, Poland, Germany and Australia. The only debilitating factor for our pupils seems to be the exorbitant costs of studying abroad, as well as in South Africa. Having said that, St Paul’s pupils have been successful in 2016/2017 in winning bursaries and scholarships from firms such as are represented here this evening, as well as many others. Once more, prestigious universities and tertiary education centres have visited the College this year to ‘head-hunt’ our students. And our students are doing well after school, as the many alumni suggest who visit their alma mater during their holidays, and the number of alumni reunions held this year: that of 1977, of the 1970s – 1980s, and of 2007. Also, at a workshop in Cambridge UK, Ms Jenkins, our Deputy Principal, experienced just how effective this College is in preparing our youngsters for the real world.

That brings me to Tal Ben-Shahar’s second way to happiness: creating quality time with people that we care about – Tim Kasser calls this ‘time affluence’. It means giving a person full attention without the many distractions of today (checking the cell phone, multi-tasking while listening to somebody, etc.).

The College dedicated 2017 to ‘Relationships’ and to opening channels of communication. The PTFA compiled a survey which allowed all parents to participate – the results of which are being processed at the moment. A Parent Focus group met to discuss

better and more effective ways of contact with each other, and the School Administration system launched the Parent Portal last term for more effective communication via technology. This Friday the Student Portal will be launched. However, in the wonderful world of technology, communication needs to be nurtured and practised in order not to lose the human touch.

The warm and enthusiastic welcome the Grade 8s received during their Orientation days, at the Candle Service and the release of pigeons (in place of the environmentally disastrous balloons), are examples that the College endeavours to remain a people’s school where the individual matters and time is spent to develop the family feeling. The Jazz Evening brought the whole St Paul’s community together and the partying and socialising of parents, teachers and pupils at the same venue impressed outsiders. The same happened at the recent very successful and beautiful Grade 12 Dance.

I know that we, at the College, have a winning recipe and I believe that the foundation of this is nurturing a feeling of belonging, which develops ideas and thinking ‘out of the box’ that automatically evolves into a responsibility to spread happiness to all. Off campus, every Grade in the High School as well as the Primary School had bonding, leadership, or planning sessions to nurture the feeling of family and belonging.

As the school develops and the dynamics of parent, pupil and teacher involvement change we are learning a great number of life lessons, but most importantly we endeavour to concentrate on an 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 Paddy Murphy, for his advice and direction; Mr Rodrigo Pimenta, for his active and practical input and particular interest in matters of infrastructure and engineering; Mrs Menyah Artivor and Mrs 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; and Mr McTeer, who gives financial advice to this College, is thanked sincerely. The PTFA have concentrated on functions of a smaller nature this year and held very enjoyable Grade 8 and 9 social evenings, and spoiled the teaching staff with a surprise tea.

Of course, you are all welcome to join the weekly Coffee Club for a good cup of coffee and valuable discussions.

We are fortunate enough to enjoy a stable environment, committed people, and the rich history, but much more is needed to succeed. Every person, teacher and pupil needs ‘moments of success’ to build upon. 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 and grow to become solid and compassionate citizens.

The High School performed well at the recent Regional Science Fair, considering that we enter Grade 8 projects, where other schools compete with projects of senior learners. A large number of French, Dutch, German and South African exchange pupils added spice to the St Paul’s family, and our scholars have had and will have the fantastic opportunity to visit these countries. Pupils at the College enjoyed extra murals such as the Model UN, Debating and Chess. The Drama Club produced a most entertaining play, ‘Love, Chaos and Order’, a script solely written by the pupil actors.

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 were made here during eight excursions, outreaches and projects. Paul Tosio once more entertained many with his Cheetah speed reading and study course.

Our Commencement Service in the St Mary Cathedral and our weekly chapel services emphasised the ‘Year of Evangelisation’ in various sermons and presentations. These gave our pupils the time to get in touch with their faith and beliefs and responsibility towards those, as well as the power of prayer and to reflect on their morals, virtues, and compassion. This culminated in the tradition of giving, which 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 Girl Child, which concentrated on teaching and practising skills and the organisation of two very successful Street Stores in Windhoek and Walvisbay; or the visits to the Nordkamp Centre and the SPCA, they all benefitted from the generosity of our community and bold initiatives of individual teachers and 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 or missing a lesson, or partly through bravery but, hopefully, this will become a habit for life! The Cancer Association was again supported in their various activities, such as the Apple project and the Hair Spray event.

However with the widespread use of the Internet, in all walks of life, we have become acutely aware of its benefits but also its challenges and dangers. Cyberbullying has reared its ugly head and portrays the worst trait in humans: the cruelty applied to another human, as long as you do not have to say it to the face. Once more, communication between humans is the way to happiness; the other is lifeless and can be detrimental, ugly and cruel.

The third way to Happiness according to Tal Ben-Shahar is at least 30 minutes of physical exercise three times a week. Not all teachers and pupils are as energetic as Mr Benjamin, but the College offers enough space and steps to fulfil that way to happiness. Just moving from one building to the next gives teachers and pupils enough exercise to fulfil the obligation. Not only have we played Hockey, Soccer, Futsol and Netball, but we have also remained fit by using the Fitness Club, and playing Volleyball, Tug of War and Basketball during breaks. Sport at the College fills an important space, though it is the participation and not the winning at all costs that is emphasized. The College played an extraordinary game at the Classic Clash and our boys were most gracious runner-ups.

This also is part of human contact – the human aspect of good sportsmanship, fair play, and companionship. Mr Jako Fourie will take over the Sports Department at the College in 2018.

The fourth way to Happiness according to Tal Ben-Shahar is Gratitude: an intervention of three minutes per day focussing on the good things that happened during the day. To me, gratitude is acknowledgement. A daily exercise of acknowledging just five blessings per day will put a smile on your face! And change your mood!

By concentrating on the good, we have allowed the College staff enough resilience to face even the most unfortunate and sad resignations in the English, Mathematics and German department. We could show resilience and could pull together, which allowed us to survive an end-of-term without harm to the learners’ education. The Sports department was most innovative amongst the many frustrations of having to find other fields and venues – and they have managed remarkably well. Staff of the College constantly improve skills by upgrading and modernising in courses such as English and German workshops, and by attending Principal’s conferences, and in Cambridge, a course ‘Room to Breathe’.

The SMC body made it their ambition to make a difference and I congratulate these young men and women who used the opportunities to hone in on their leadership skills.

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They thought ‘out of the box’, implementing new ideas and organising many activities which brought the school community, teachers and pupils, together. Who will forget the fairy-tale fantasy world of the Valentine’s Dance? Leaders have responsibilities as they fashion and mould the future. Leadership at the College is not just a popularity contest, and our young SMC have made a difference.

The City of Windhoek has lightly lifted the restrictions on water consumption and I am very pleased to announce that the fields of St Paul’s College are getting attention. You might have seen the watering and some green patches. Pipes and infrastructure to allow the use of semi-purified water are being put in. Hopefully, by next year, we’ll have two natural fields, which I am told are still the best above ‘astros’. The College also 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 College teaches over 750 pupils today, and the website, marketing and excellent use of the School Communicator and EdAdmin by the school community is a testament to an active and acknowledging St Paul’s College community. For the first time this year, the Marketing department was brave enough to try radio advertisements in addition to the usual popular Open Days. Very few classroom spaces are available for 2018.

The “St Paul’s Times”, an effort of the Editorial team – made up by pupils, was well received in March and September and, once more, well worth the read.

Our position as leading school in this country and the responsibility it has towards its people places a burden on us and on the Roman Catholic Church, and its position is often lonely. St Paul’s College has an obligation towards Namibian education and much is expected, be it in attending and contributing to workshops or marking public examinations. As a leading school the College has contributed, and still contributes, to the whole and we may deem ourselves proud.

You might be wondering about the fifth way to find more Happiness according to Tal Ben-Shahar. Well, listening to what the school has accomplished we should take some advice here. It is

‘simplify life – do less to do the things that really matter a little better’. This is a lesson for all of us: do not cram in too much, leaving the important stuff lacking in focus and attention. Do we really need to answer every mail immediately, check the cell phone every time it moves? We need to give ourselves space to breathe.

To our Grade 12s who will leave us at the end of this year, and 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 be happy and enjoy your stay!

I congratulate all awardees this evening, as well as all those who did their best, striving for constant improvement, regardless of whether they have won.

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, the 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 their support of and understanding for this institution.

Lastly, I wish to thank the firms Karseboom, ABC Stationers, the German Embassy, and the French Cultural Centre for their continuous support of this event. I thank Mrs Dorin Schuler for putting this event together. I also thank Mrs Pretorius and Johnathan West for looking after the subtle aspects of tonight’s event.

My wish for this school is that it will prosper and never lose its human touch. Our strong faith in a good God and His Son Jesus Christ will bless this school. I thank you and may blessings abound!

Ellen Gudde Principal

Head of Gr 12 Report Each year, with the new intake of Grade 12s, I wonder how I could improve upon my job description of nurturing these young adults to fulfil their potential. I realise that without the mentoring and care of all the staff members the success the College, which one so readily accepts and takes for granted, would not come to fruition.

I am blessed to be able to develop and mould these learners in their final year at the College. Each year I am surprised with new challenges and interesting characters I have the privilege to meet, and I pray that I am able to devote my attention to the new intake with increased commitment. I continue to realise that many learners are expected to mature too quickly and to become self-sufficient: looking after younger siblings in the afternoons and taking on extra domestic duties while both parents have the

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need to earn an income. The downward trend in the economy has impacted on the finances of many of our families.

The results at the end of 2017 were, once again, impressive. St Paul’s College was placed first in the Khomas region for both the Higher Level and Ordinary Level results. This is due to the support, motivation and dedication from parents, students and teachers. Perusing the results, it is evident that students who committed their time to sustain their interest in sporting and other extra-curricular activities managed to balance their timemanagement skills effectively, as these students’ academics remained unstained.

Many of the Grade 12s of 2017 have ventured to further their studies at tertiary institutions. Some have been rewarded for their hard work with bursaries from auditing firms such as EY, KPMG, Deloittes and PWC. Others have received bursaries from the Sam

Cohen Trust. I pray that they focus on their studies to become worthy citizens who assist in the development of Namibia.

Anthea Daniels Head of Grade 12

Upper School Report Thinking back to the achievements celebrated in our Prize Giving and Honours and Awards ceremonies this year, I am struck by how many do so much in twenty-four hours. The numbers of St Paul’s students who manage to juggle the demands of their academics with the demands of other activities never fails to impress me.

This year has seen students represent Namibia in various sports codes and yet manage to rise admirably to academic demands.

In an ever-changing world, the abilities to be adaptable, to learn new skills and to problem-solve are evermore highly valued.

Turning up faithfully for extra-murals is a way of applying knowledge in new situations. When visiting the Nordkamp Centre, can students transfer their ability to understand a teacher into teaching a younger child? Can students transfer team skills learnt through sports into working with others to present an academic project? Teachers observe that the more children involve themselves, the more they flourish and taste success while simultaneously developing time management skills.

I enjoy seeing how extra-mural participation introduces students to new avenues. A student involved in the Reporters Club decided to study journalism. Another involved in Debating and Model United Nations chose an international relations course. Participation in Drama Club injected confidence into a retiring student. Playing in College sports teams brought camaraderie between students of different grades, and fostered new friendships.

Time is a peculiar commodity. It can drag to the point where a minute feels like an hour, or it can gallop so quickly that three hours goes past in a flash. Yet, as homespun wisdom reminds us, we are all given the same twenty-four hours in a day. We need to make the most of them.

Bridget Jenkins

Middle School Report The Middle School has been a rather concentrated hive of activity since the closure of the fields this year for rehabilitation. We have managed to keep our busy bunch positively engaged without their usual energy release opportunity by setting up some table-tennis tables and a chess board in the Middle School quad (ever hopeful that they might engage in more sedate games for a while). The shade-netting (courtesy of the SMCs of 2016) and the addition of a few trees in pots have made the area a pleasant space for our pupils to spend their breaks while the grass on our fields grows back.

2017 was kicked off with the usual Orientation programme for the Grade 8s, followed by a very moving Candle Service and a new tradition: a pigeon release. The pigeon release caused great excitement for all the pupils involved, as well as the spectators.

Once again, the Grade 8s spent a week at NaDEET in the Namib Rand Reserve. This time, the girls and the boys went separately.

Great fun was had by all and the lessons in environmentalism will hopefully last a lifetime. There is no better way to heighten awareness of water consumption than to carry one’s shower water in a bucket each day, and no better way to ensure consciousness of waste than to count and weigh your daily waste production.

Bio-diversity counts, hikes and sandboarding all added to this upclose encounter with the beautiful Namib Desert.

The Grade 9s had an energetic class bonding day for each of the classes at the Amani Development Centre, where activities and speakers were arranged to ensure that the classes bonded and had fun.

We have had many meaningful discussions in the Middle School regarding the use, and occasional misuse, of Social Media. The issue of misuse of Social Media is a topic which needs to be reviewed and discussed in every home, especially if the Internet is freely available.

Our Ed-Admin team has rolled out the new Parent and Student Portals, which have been met with great enthusiasm, especially by the pupils who frequently log on to check their marks.

Our Grade 8s, once again, did us proud in the Khomas Regional Science Fair. We achieved overall second position, and as a group attained 5 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals, as well as 2 category winners.

Our Middle School pupils also faired admirably on the sports field, both in and out of school. Well done to our dancers, archers, mountain bikers, karate champions, swimmers, hockey players, horse riders, e-gamers (and more, I am sure). We are so proud of all of you!

Mrs Evett van Niekerk and Ms Claudia Schmidt have been driving forces in the Middle School, and I am again grateful to them for their energy and passion. In the Grade 9 team, we sadly lost Mrs Dreyer and Ms Hamukwaya this year, but happily gained Ms McDuling and Mrs van Zyl, who joined Ms Sieberhagen and Mrs Gardiner as register teachers. Thanks to the love and care from this group of teachers, our “bubble” year has safely made it to the end of Grade 9. Similarly, I am grateful to our Grade 8 teachers, Ms Hentze, Mrs van Dyk and Ms Brinkmann, for their extraordinary care and input into the lives of our Grade 8 pupils.

We look forward to a year of changes next year – starting with a new Orientation Programme.

2017 was a good year, 2018 will be great!

Andrea Callesen

Head of Middle School

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PTFA Report Dear fellow St Paul’s College community. It gives me once more great pleasure to report, in short, to you about what the PTFA stands for and how it works.

The main objectives of the PTFA can be summarised as follows: • To promote the best interest, ethics and ethos of the College • To support and advance the College through positive relationships • To aid with fund-raising activities • To assist with the development and continuous improvement of education, sporting, cultural and extramural activities.

Furthermore, please let me give recognition and a big word of thanks to everybody who contributed towards the achievements reached in 2017. This could not have been possible without the consistent and relentless efforts of parents and teachers alike.

You are all truly a special asset to the school.

In short, the following stand out as great achievements for 2016/17: • I wish to thank everybody who was involved – in however a small or BIG way – from parents, teachers and children, to Marianne Pretorius and her team and lastly, but definitely not least, our sponsors, for executing such a wonderful Jazz

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evening. Without the hard work and good planning the evening would not have been such a huge success, therefore a BIG thank you, again, to all who assisted towards this wonderful event.

The approval of our PTFA constitution, which clarifies the aims, responsibilities and portfolios, will pave the way for better cooperation, which shall be to the benefit of everybody involved, as well as the College.

Combining a long-term PTFA view, a school’s ‘wish-list’, and the Board of Governors’ long-term views in a workable solution towards obtaining a possible multi-purpose field.

The PTFA was delighted by the suggestions of Rowan MacNamara and his team for the fields and long-term view for the College. We are really proud and excited about the future.

Further plans are in progress to improve the sports fields during 2018, through specific events and fundraising activities.

We look forward to 2018 and believe that huge milestones can be achieved with the dedication, energy and resilience of the PTFA. Pease assist us through 2018 to achieve our dreams for St Paul’s.

Christoff Bauernschmidt PTFA Chairman

From the School Counsellor’s Office During Life Skills lessons, we focused on study skills. If you find an effective method to study, not only will you retain the information but it will reduce test and exam stress, as well as anxiety. During 2017, we spent various lessons focusing on study methods. This is what we learnt in a nutshell.

Step 1: Orientation During this step you are introduced to a topic. You bring a certain amount of knowledge and experience with you; this is known as a frame of reference. Usually, you are introduced or orientated to a topic during class by means of lessons and discussions. You begin to add to your existing knowledge by paying close attention and making class notes; scanning headings (main headings and subheadings) in your text book; and studying illustrations and graphs, which add to your getting to know a topic.

Step 2: Develop an understanding of the topic This step usually takes the longest time but, if done thoroughly right away, it will cut down on study time later. This is where you make your summaries and ensure that you understand the content. Each person needs to find a method of summarizing that suits them. Some people like to use the SQ4R method, some use mind maps, and others like to write summaries using bullet points – it all depends on the type of learner you are.

However, it is essential that you write your summaries in one or other form because then you are engaging with the information.

Remember, you are sifting through all the information to identify the important points and to find the keywords.

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Step 3: Memorize It is a good idea to only focus on this step the day before the test. Now you make a summary of the summary and list the keywords you need to memorize. Make sure that you can explain the keywords and understand what they mean. There are various memory techniques that can be used to memorize lists of keywords: • The Link Method • Mnemonics • The Journey Method • The Memory Palace • Acronyms • Making Rhymes These are only a few. Try to Google other techniques, and also read up on the ones mentioned above.

Finally, the biggest tip to success is always to begin studying well ahead of time so that you have enough time to cover all the steps.

Good luck and successful studying!

Jackie Luyt

School Counsellor

Bidding Farewell and Welcoming Staff St Paul’s bids farewell to (left to right) Mr A. Benjamin, Ms A. Dreyer, Ms L. Hamukwaya and Ms R. Buhrmann, and thanks them for their service to the school.

St Paul’s welcomes (left to right) Ms S. Brinkmann, Ms K. le Roux, Ms L. Main, Mr T. Manamike, Ms M. Sieberhagen and Ms K. Sinden. We wish them many happy years in the St Paul’s community.

SMC Head Boy of St Paul’s College Carpe diem Good evening dearest Parents, Pupils, Teachers, Principal, Board Members and, of course, my fellow Matriculates, thank you for being here – not that you had a choice.

Before I begin, I promise I will not be making any more puns – unlike our Head Girl…

It truly is an honour to be standing here today. If you had told me in Grade 10 that I’d be here, I would never have believed you.

Today is a special day, particularly for us Grade 12 pupils. As a school we are celebrating our achievements of the year, and as matriculates we are celebrating this as well as the end of our days as school students.

St. Pauls has more than adequately prepared, and is still busy preparing, all of us for bright futures where we have options. Let me tell you why I think so. The main reason is of course the teachers at this school. Every teacher that has taught me has always gone the extra mile. It all comes down to the fact that the teachers here do not want us to simply pass. They want us to prosper – to be the very best we can be. They give up afternoons and holidays to provide extra classes; they spend hours deciphering my handwriting; and they coach and teach us various extra murals every week. There are management panels and boards we don’t even know about, all dedicated to serving us, the students. Sure, it is their job, but they go above and beyond the job description.

Where would we be without teachers? I think on behalf of my Grade, and hopefully the other students present here, I would like to say a big Thank You. Thank you for your patience, your

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passion, your commitment, and all your hard work. I am not quite sure what it is that compels you to put up with a bunch of hormonal teenagers every day of the week, many of whom, on most days, would rather be elsewhere. I mean, I have heard students complain about literally everything – even the sound of the school bell. Seriously! We are grateful, even though many of us will never say it.

However, I cannot speak of the teachers alone. If I refer to St Paul’s, I refer to it as a collective, which includes all from the ground staff, to the pupils, to the parents, and to everybody who contributes towards the school. I would like to draw an analogy concerning the school from a biology lesson taught to us by Mrs. Louw. Matrics who take biology, I’m sure you are all aware of the concept of environmental variation, and if not, well, you should be. In simple terms, it is the effect the environment can have on an organism. A young oak tree that is grown in a small pot and has its roots pruned regularly will never grow large and impressive, even though, genetically speaking, it does have the potential to do so. St. Paul’s is no small pot. Here we have the chance to reach our full potential without limitations. All we must do is seize the opportunities we are handed and work hard for them. This school, students, is intended for us.

It is mad to think that, compared to other schools, St. Pauls is relatively small. There are so many different people and personalities in the entire High School. Speaking as a member of the SMC body, it is a huge challenge to try and accommodate all these different people in our activities. I believe we have done well though, and we challenge the next body to try and do even better. It is a pity we matrics won’t be able to see you all but I have faith in you, especially under the leadership of Ms. Schmidt. Many of you ran for SMC, and some of you will not make the position but that is in no way the end of the world. It only means that you can now seek different opportunities where you can spend your time and your efforts. We all have different talents and skills that we can excel at, even if they aren’t school related. The trick is to find the right one for you, even if it is being able to have a solid nap during a history lesson with your eyes wide open (Nguundja),

or the ability to hide the length of your hair for more than 3 months before a teacher realises how long it actually is.

Along with five other matrics, I have been a part of St. Paul’s since Grade 1 – that is 12 years (a slave) a student. Ricardo, Juan, Elisa, Nico and Andrew – we are currently the school’s longest serving convicts, I mean pupils. I think we can be proud of that. We have been here longer than most of the teachers. After being a part of something for so long one cannot help form a bond with the place. For my current High School Grade as well, five years is a long, long time…, especially with you people. I’m joking! I can honestly say I would not have spent these years with anybody else. I will not forget the good and the bad times we all shared together. St. Paul’s has watched us grow and, at the same time, we have watched St. Paul’s and each other grow. For instance, to share some perspective, I sometimes look at the Grade 8s and can’t help but think how small they are. Then I realise that we too were all once that small. Look at us now, we truly have walked this road together and to the end.

Today, matrics, was our last real day at school. As of tomorrow we will solely be returning to school for our exams. After those we are officially unemployed. We will be entering a new phase in our lives, and most of us, I believe, will go and study. From the bottom of my heart I wish all of us the best of luck for our future endeavours. I hope we all find what we are looking for, and we do things that make us happy. I speak not only to my Grade but to all the students. Before I bid you all goodnight, remember at the start of my speech I said this was a special day? It truly is because today is also Simon Brown’s, our deputy Head Boy’s, birthday. I was wondering if my fellow matric boys would be so kind as to lead us all in the birthday song, one last time.

P.S. You should all join fit club.

Thank you very much Ladies and Gentleman – Goodnight.

Gents, take it away!

Jule van der Port September 2017

Head Girl of St Paul’s College Uhm, before I start, I just have one quick announcement. The exits to this church hall are located at the back of the room.

There are unfortunately none on the sides or at the front. This announcement is just a safety precaution in case this speech crashes and burns.

Good evening (Br Hermeninguildus), Members of the Board, Mrs Gudde, Teachers, Parents, Family Members, Students, and the Class of 2017.

It is truly “nice to meet you all.”

Well, here we all are today and what a journey it has been. We lived through an Ebola epidemic, the Harlem shake (both equally terrifying if you ask me), the transformation of our beloved Hannah Montana, and the progression of Kermit the Frog being a childhood entertainer to every teenager’s favourite meme (but that’s none of my business). We mourned the loss of icons and idols: The Great Nelson Mandela; and many acting legends such as Mr Walker, Mr Robin Williams, and even the beloved Princess Leia. We also witnessed the fall of Brazil to Germany (heartbreaking, but not to the disappointment of everyone here). And recently, we have even lived to see the day an ex-reality TV show

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host became president of the United States. Now although these historic events did not always have a direct impact on our life, it marks a period of time that influenced and impacted us all.

This time, I believe, is most accurately described by Mr Charles Dickens as: “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.”

Now, best and worst have different meanings to us all. Perhaps your worst was the day you were forced to play Gandhi in front of the entire Middle School; or the day the dreaded green bridge was constructed; or the time Rudolph lost athletics that one year, and then the next, and then again the next; or it was the feeling that there was no hope of passing our end-of-Grade 11 exams; or it was having to deal with the pressures of being a teenager.

And however ‘real’ these ‘struggles’ were, we cannot look back on these past four years without some form of nostalgia or happiness or laughter, because during these past years we have all grown.

We have become stronger, more confident, and more resilient.

We have learnt how to stand up for ourselves (especially when you needed that one extra mark), as well as for each other. We have learnt to stand together and share one another’s burdens, because at least your best friend failed too. We have learnt that time waits for no one and that life always goes on, no matter how

huge the obstacles before us might seem.

If there was one thing I could tell my Grade 8 self, it would most probably be to appreciate and cherish every single day. Our time here is so temporary, so short, and even though lessons and most assemblies seem to drag on forever and ever, the entire experience is over in the blink of an eye, and you find yourself smiling at the thought of the recap of the notices for the week.

This experience would not have been as memorable and incredible without the talented and amazing people in this room: the friends who have stuck together through thick and thin; the beyond-patient teachers who still had faith in us even at our lowest moments; and the bursars and the ground staff and everyone who keeps this school functioning without most of us noticing. And to the SMC, even though Jules, Jacintha, Simon and I did not always know where we were heading, you always supported us and each other and accomplished so many great things – I am proud to have been a part of your team. To the next group of SMCs, I wish you plenty of success, sprinkled with a little bit of failure, because that is how you learn to be a leader.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my sponsors,

Mom and Dad, thank you, and all the parents in this room, for giving and allowing us the privilege to be part of this institution and family – known for its diverse, innovative, intelligent and wellrounded (not only in shape) students and staff. This place has truly equipped us for life.

That being said, to the last ever 90s class, I wish you all the best of luck for your futures. And no, not the temporary kind that St. Georges had this year when they won classic, but the type of luck where you are met with the most incredible opportunities and that all your preparation pays off. I hope that you never allow your fears to overshadow your dreams; that one day you work for your passion and not a pay-cheque; and that you will put in all your effort without thinking about recognition. And to everyone here today, I wish you a lifetime of adventure and love and that you will live every day to make a difference.

Thank you and Goodnight.

Gabrielle McDonald September 2017

Meet the 2017 SMC

Back Row: Ryan van Zyl, Nicolaas Jacobs, Henry Johnston Fourth Row: Adama Cooper, Elton Shipena, Galilei Njembo, Damien Schütz Third Row: Ms C Schmidt, Bruce Mwaenga, Jules van der Port, Simon Brown, Otja Muruko, Samantha Muller Second Row: Layla Diehl, Gabrielle McDonald, Annely Ipangelwa, Nastasha Rau, Taleni Amkongo Front Row: Tulela Pea, Jacinda Lima, Elisa Acebes, Vivica Cupido

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Gabrielle McDonald (Headgirl) and Jules van de Port (Headboy)

HEADBOY AND HEADGIRL

DEPUTY HEADBOY AND DEPUTY HEADGIRL

Jacintha Lima (Deputy Headgirl) and Simon Brown (Deputy Headboy)

SMC Deputies’ Overview The SMC of 2016/17 had a year filled with events for the students of St. Paul’s College. From the very first week after the elections, our team was hard at work with planning the events for our reign.

In early September the SMC met up at school in our headquarters, known formally to us as The Fishbowl, where we began brainstorming ideas for all events we had planned for the year.

We decided to follow through with events for: ● The Movember Project ● The Movie Night ● Orientation ● Valentine’s Day Celebration ● Valentine’s Dance ● Independence Celebrations ● SMC Bonding Outing ● Middle School Rave ● The Clash of Champions ● Gymnasium Volleyball Competition Movember Project The project was fairly simple. We, as the SMC, came up with a slogan to print onto shirts which we then sold to all the St. Paulians and their families. We had a tremendous amount of support from the students who helped us to raise N$ 8000 for the Cancer Association of Namibia. We sold shirts with the slogan ‘sexy and we mo it’ for N$ 100 each, and pins for N$ 10 each.

Movie Night The Movie Night this year took place in the first term, where the SMC screened ”The Breakfast Club”, free of charge, of course, due to copyright purposes. The SMC raised money by selling refreshments to the students. The atmosphere at the SMC movie nights is always very cheerful.

Orientation The build up towards orientation always brings the most anticipation for the SMC to formally welcome the new Grade 8s to our Beloved High School. Without going into extreme detail, the orientation plans had been building up since our first week in power.

It was exciting for the team to come up with new and innovative ways to build teamwork and trust, all while keeping the spirit of orientation involved. As the first week of school rolled in, the SMC was quick to put the Grade 8s in line, all while keeping a friendly smile plastered on their faces. The days rolled through smoothly with new activities every first break, which kept the Grade 8s on edge.

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As the SMC orientation sleep-over dawned in, the SMC were hard at work busy preparing fun team activities, while in the meantime, the Grade 8s seemed to have been planning revenge. As fun games continued through the night, along with a bonding dinner, the Grade 8s seemed to become fonder of the SMC. The Grade 8s practiced their traditional Grade 8 Dance till late hours of the night – choreographed and led by our own AMC body (except Jules and his two left feet). We all headed to bed until early hours in the morning when the Grade 8s were surprised by a test which would determine their future (not really, but we made it seem that way). The sleep-over ended in a grotesque battle of the Grade 8s vs. the SMC. It was pretty evenly matched but the real losers were the ones who cleaned up the field. Every student was then eventually picked up and taken home, where we presume they too had 8 showers and the nap of the century.

Valentine’s Day Celebration The Valentine’s Day celebration brought a lot of excitement to the school, as those who had been admiring someone could finally have the excuse to make themselves known. The SMC saw that love was in the air and, as usual, we added some ‘je ne sais que’ to create a friendly atmosphere. The SMC booked out the last two lessons for the school, and took love into our own hands by hosting a dating competition. The students saw contestants of St. Paul’s try to win over the mystery person’s heart to form the most unlikely of couples! The game show ran perfectly, which was then followed by the free lesson on the field where the students had time to relax and enjoy the sunlight, all while the SMC played music. The end result was an absolutely beautiful day with nothing but love in the air.

Valentine’s Dance The absolute and most important event for the SMC: the dance.

This year’s dance took a brave step when the SMC came to the decision to move the dance into a tent instead of having it in the hall, as per traditions. The SMC had been working on all the factors of the dance from as early as we could! The team split up into divisions which were in charge of different elements such as music, catering, décor, and invitations. The team had a perfect idea of what we wanted this year for the dance. The team had a vision and I must say, we believed and we delivered!

The night was aesthetically beautiful and the food was to die for!

The students were welcomed with live music and an entrance drink, followed by an evening of selfies in the photo booth, live music performances, and an open buffet for those looking for comfort food. This year’s dance saw two major Namibian performers, which only added to the already amazing evening! The night rolled on and by a decent time, the party died down and the

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SMC spent the rest of the evening and the next morning cleaning up the remains of the beautiful night we hosted.

Independence Celebrations The 21st of March marks the independence of Namibia, and the SMC were ready to celebrate yet another great event! The day featured casual wear, and the students were encouraged to wear traditional dress – the school quickly filled up with heritage from across the globe. Many students put a lot of effort into their dress ups and they looked spectacular! The SMC took advantage of that and organised a fashion show, where students who had put the most effort into their wear were given the spotlight on stage for the school to admire their beautiful outfits. Although, overall, it was a basic event, it was one which the students and teachers enjoyed, as well as the contestants in the show and the audience that was present.

SMC Outing Although this event saw no benefit to the students, it was the well-deserved break the SMC needed to bond, relax and calm down after the stress we’d built up while organising and hosting the events. We made our trip down to Oanob Dam where we set up camp at one of our fellow SMC’s owned spots. The weekend revolved heavily around the open waters of the dam, where the SMC took part in water sports and swimming throughout the weekend! The weekend, although very short, was well worth it! The SMC had a weekend filled with laughs and good times all around!

Middle School Rave The unexpected failure of the SMC… After the orientation sleepover, where the Grade 8s had had a taste of the rave life that the SMC had to offer, the Grade 8s begged the SMC to do another one. Once the SMC had discussed it, we decided on the perfect rave for the Middle School! The SMC, filled with hype, began setting up for the rave: buying quotes, getting the best music, and ordering all the necessities. The only thing that we found missing was ticket sales. The Middle School seemed disinterested in the rave and had no interest in buying in. A day before the rave the

SMC had to make the tough decision to pull the plug, because it was too much of an expense to risk. Unfortunately for the Middle School, they missed out on an event that was customised especially for them, but that is life. It was too bad though, we heard the DJ would have been amazing!

The Clash of Champions This event was specifically new to the High School as it introduced not only the traditional volleyball competition, but also a tug of war and basketball competition. This on-going event took place throughout all 3 terms: the volleyball took place in term 1, the tug of war in term 2, and the basketball in term 3. This series of events seemed to create a perfect atmosphere for students: they were hyped up to support their class teams and they were very eager to watch every match that took place. In the end the most dominant team would win the grand prize, and that prize went to the Grade 12L class. Although it was a major let down to the other teams who lost, the great sportsmanship and friendly banter kept all the St. Paulians’ spirits high, even in defeat. This event, we especially believe, served the biggest purpose as it really made the High School feel as if we are one big community by really helping students to engage with one another.

Windhoek Gymnasium Volleyball Event Just when we thought the SMC was done, we struck again. The SMC of St. Paul’s was invited to join the volleyball tournament hosted by Windhoek Gymnasium. The SMC had very little experience with volleyball and we did not expect to go very far, but the notorious underdogs came out on top…well, nearly. The SMC were placed 2nd in the tournament after decimating the Gymnasium opponents who stood in our path! Unfortunately, the SMC of Windhoek Gymnasium had the upper hand in the finals as most of their members were ACTUAL volleyball players. In the end, we may not have won but we had a lot of fun and, unsurprisingly, we won the Best Spirit Prize.

All in all, we had an amazing year as an SMC body!

We wish the newly elected SMC body nothing but success.

The Annual Grade 8 Sleepover For our readers who don’t exactly know what the purpose of a Grade Eight sleep-over weekend is, well, it is a sleep-over (with not much sleep) for one night on our school grounds. The Friday afternoon is spent with the Grade Eights willingly and enthusiastically participating in physical activities such as tug of war, wheelbarrow racing, an obstacle course and volleyball, all coordinated by the SMC. After all the running around and screaming, we all gathered together on the field to have a picnic where we all had the opportunity to socialize, dance, and share a few jokes, which brought both the SMC and Grade Eights closer together.

Following the picnic was our numerous attempts at teaching the Grade Eights their dance. Through all the sweating, screaming, laughing and tears, we pulled through and the dance was a success. The SMC are extremely pleased with how it turned out.

Now for the last game of the night, SMC-GO!! This game, similar to Pokemon-Go, was the highlight of the night with the SMCs hiding all over the school grounds, crouching behind bushes and attempting to conceal themselves behind rather thin trees, while the Grade Eights frantically searched.

Alas, the time of fun and games came to an end as the little ones clearly needed time to rest and recharge for their Cycle Test and, of course, their revenge. This finally gave the Grade Eights the satisfaction they were waiting for during what seemed to be the longest week for them.

Taleni Amkongo

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Prize Giving and Honours & Awards MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING AND HONOURS & AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017 MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD CERTIFICATE from the Harmony South African Mathematics Olympiad for reaching the second round of the South African Olympiad Junior Division Morné Conradie Arian Becker Tino Pack Caleb Titus Chika Libuku Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda Jordan Titus Benjamin Singer Ebenezer Tadesse Liam Adonis Penelope Maunganidze Kathryn Callesen Jana Swanepoel Ma Iyaloo Kamati Precious Kanime Sandra Saad Stanley Shikwambi Alina Triebner Rodney Hamunyela Ndjarakana Mujoro Tyler Hancox Adam Johnston Nande Gurirab Craig McNally Martin Oosthuizen CERTIFICATE OF MERIT for achievements at the Coca-Cola Interschool Mathematics Olympaid Benjamin Singer and Sandra Saad for achieving second place in the Grade 8 pairs category.

Craig McNally and Ndjarakana Mujoro for achieving third place in the Grade 9 pairs category.

Martin Oosthuizen and Rodney Hamunyela for achieving first place in the Grade 9 pairs category.

Seth Strauss for achieving third place in the Grade 9 individual category.

Alina Triebner for achieving first place in the Grade 9 individual category.

MATHEMATICS Trophy for the best Mathematics Project (Grade 8 – 10) Josslyn Beukes YOUNG SCIENTISTS

Certificates of Merit for qualifying for the NATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR Nicola Nitschke Hannah Murphy Tino Pack Daniel Branch Friedrich Setzkorn

CULTURE/OUTREACH AND SERVICE BERNARD NORDKAMP SCROLL for 2 years of dedicated service to Bernard Norkamp Elmo Kandele CRAFT CLUB SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to the St Paul’s Craft Club Jolene Visser CHAPEL BAND SCROLL for 2 years of faithful service to the Chapel Band Farai Mavhunga

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CHAPEL CHOIR SCROLL for 2 years of faithful service to the Chapel Choir Dinah Masule Kenny Garus-oas CHESS CLUB SCROLL for 2 years of commitment to the Chess Club Rodney Hamunyela Phillip Kaulinge Ndjarakana Mujoro Judrihano Thuys

Javee Mujoro

DANCE HALF COLOURS for Honours with Distinctions (≥ 90%) in the Preliminary Modern Examination of the Association of International Dance Teachers (A.I.D.T) Hannah Obbes DEBATING SCROLL for two years of commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to the Debating Club Sherleen Awases Judrihano Thuys Craig McNally Dee-Ellen Nathinge Jane Rigava Vijanda Pack DRAMA SCROLL for two years of dedication and good performance in Drama Dinah Masule Vimbainashe Mhango Nathaniel Nuulimba Nandjila Nickanor MAKE THE DIFFERENCE SCROLL for 2 years of committed service to the Make the Difference Initiative Ava-Maria Greiner Vijanda Pack Tyler Hancox Talia Burkhardt-Mare MODEL UNITED NATIONS SCROLL for being a delegate at the Model United Nations Namibia 2017 Conference Vizakuje Kauuova Florence Wilkinson Dania Sheehama SCROLL for two years of commitment to the Model United Nations Club of St Paul’s College Cenovey Kruger Diaz-Given Sangeve Kenny !Garus-oas SCROLL for two years of commitment to the Model United Nations Club of St Paul’s College and being a delegate at the Model United Nations Namibian Conference 2017 Vaanda Menjono Rosa Shivolo PEER COUNSELING for developing skills and an understanding of counseling peers in an informal setting Rosa Shivolo REPORTERS’ CLUB SCROLL for 2 years of commitment to the Reporters’ Club Vaanda Menjono Dinah Masule Sherleen Awases Jolene Visser

SPORT AWARDS

ARCHERY HALF COLOURS for selection to the Namibian Development NASP Team representing Namibia at the African All Stars Competition in July 2017 Alana Adonis

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ATHLETICS SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Athletics Cristin Henckert Elmo Kandele Tumna Kankondi Craig McNally Jan-Louis Nortje Vija Pack Vijanda Pack Rosa Shivolo Judrihano Thuys Amber Dercksen BASKETBALL SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Basketball Nicodemus Mbidi Veripamue Hinda E-GAMING HALF COLOURS for selection to the Namibian Team for FIFA John Walenga FUTSAL SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s FUTSAL Nuno Pereira Cristin Henckert Benjamin Singer HOCKEY SCROLL for 2 years of committed service to St Paul’s Hockey Jonathan Archer Benjamin Coury

Dieter Koen

HALF COLOURS for 1 year of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey and selection to the NSSU U14 and U16 teams Hannah Murphy HALF COLOURS for 2 years of committed service to St Paul’s Hockey and selection to the NSSU U14 and NHU U16 teams – re-award Amber Dercksen HALF COLOURS for 2 years of committed service to St Paul’s Hockey and selection to the NSSU U16 team Mark Olles MTB- CYCLING SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to MTB Benjamin Coury HALF COLOURS for 2 years of committed service and selection to the Namibian MTB Schools Team – re-award Dieter Koen Hugo Hahn NETBALL SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Netball Anotida Chipfupa Ava-Marie Greiner Dinah Masule Evangeline Nahole Ketu Ndara Jane Rigava Hertha Vilho HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Netball Vijanda Pack SOCCER

SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Soccer Joanne Shapi Florence Wilkinson Monica-Clare Nyango Tunenyanyu Kaholongo Panduleni Amuenje Hivirikee Haihambo Rodney Hamunyela Chaiiu Kamanya Elmo Kandele Farai Mavhunga Javee Mujoro Hiren Naidoo Ileni Nashandi Nuno Pereira Stanley Shikwambi Joshua Strauss Judrihano Thuys Richard Usiku John Walenga HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Soccer Cristin Henckert Vija Pack

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SWIMMING SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Swimming Jolene Visser Jan-Louis Nortje Amber Dercksen HALF COLOURS for 1 year of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Swimming and selection to the Namibian Swimming Team 2017 Hannah Murphy HALF COLOURS for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Swimming and selection to the Namibian Swimming Team 2017 Martin Oosthuizen VOLLEYBALL SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Volleyball Sherleen Awases Josslyn Beukes Linekeela Hangula Tatjana Meiring Edna Nande Nathaniel Nuulimba Ogoh Ogbokor Kenisha Platt Sophia Trede Alina Triebner

SPORT TROPHIES HOCKEY Girls Hockey Player of the Year Amber Dercksen Hockey Boys First Team Remarkable Improvement (Trophy) Adam Johnston Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy) Craig McNally NETBALL Remarkable Improvement (Trophy) Ketu Ndara Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy) Vijanda Pack SOCCER Soccer Girls First Team Remarkable Improvement (Trophy) Florence Wilkinson Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy) Joanne Shapi ATHLETICS Junior Victrix Ludorum Amber Dercksen Junior Victor Ludorum Kuria Kuria JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Nominations: Amber Dercksen (Athletics) Represented SPC at Interschool Athletics Meet; Hockey - SPC 1st Team; U16 Khomas Hockey Team, U16 NHU Ladies Team – 11pts

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Alana Adonis (Netball) SPC U15 team; Archery – Selected for NASP team at African All-Star Championships – 9pts Hannah Murphy (Swimming) Represented SPC at Pupkewitz Gala; Represented Namibia at CANA Zone IV; Hockey - SPC 1st Team; U14 Khomas Hockey Team; U16 NHU Ladies Team – 14pts Junior Sportswoman of the Year – Hannah Murphy JUNIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR Nominations: Martin Oosthuizen (Swimming) Represented SPC at Pupkewitz Gala; Represented Namibia at CANA Zone IV - 7pts Dieter Koen (Hockey) SPC 1st team; MTB – 14th Overall in Men’s National Cross Country MTB Championships in Bloemfontein; 1st in FNB Schools MTB League; 1st in U16 Time Trial League - 10pts Hugo Hahn (MTB) SPC 1st team; MTB – Represented SPC at the FNB Schools MTB League, Represented Namibia at the Inter-Provincial MTB Finals in Magaliesberg South Africa – 7pts Cristin Henckert (Athletics) Represented SPC at Inter Schools Athletics Meet; (Soccer) Represents SPC at U15 and U19 level; (Futsal) Represented SPC U15 Futsal team – 6pts John Walenga (E-Gaming) Represented Namibia at FIFA 17 Competition; (Soccer) Represents the SPC U15 Soccer team – 7pts Junior Sportsman of the Year – Dieter Koen

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017 SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS OTB BOOK PRIZE (for academic endeavour, commitment and perseverance) Grade 8: Musanje Kawesha and Kaylynn July Grade 9: Natalie van der Merwe and Rachel Edmunds SCIENCE FAIR (based on previous year performance either at Regional or National Level) St Paul’s Mathematics and Science Fair Best Project Shield: Albert Weck St Paul’s Mathematics and Science Fair Runner-Up Trophy: Jonathan Archer

WINDHOEK STATIONERS ART PRIZES (for an excellent standard in Art and Design) In Grade 8: Jana Swanepoel and Kathryn Callesen In Grade 9: Hannah Obbes and Albert Weck FNCC PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in French) Best French student in Grade 8: Alana Adonis Best French student in Grade 9: Vanessa Hodges GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German) Grade 8: Celina Mertens Grade 9: Dee-Ellen Nathinge ACADEMICS: CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, CERTIFICATES AND BOOK PRIZES Awards are based on the average of results of the 2017 academic year (Terms 1 – 3). No subject average may be less than 50%.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT

GRADE 8 – for an average of 80% and above at the end of the 2017 Academic Year, a merit certificate is awarded to: Ma-Iyaloo Kamati 81.00% Kathryn Callesen 81.67% Penelope Maunganidze 82.00% Jada Izaks 82.33% Jana Swanepoel 82.67% Liam Adonis 82.67% Friedrich Setzkorn 83.33% Ebenezer Tadesse 83.67%

Book prize for third position in grade: Precious Kanime 85.33% Book prize for second position in grade: Sandra Saad 87.33% Book prize for first position in grade: Alana Adonis 89.00%CADEMIC SCROLL

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GRADE 9 – for an average of 80% and over at the end of the THIRD trimester, an academic Scroll is awarded to the following students: Vimbainashe Mhango 80.00% Dieter Koen 80.00% Vaanda Menjono 80.33% Tiago Pimenta 80.33% Evangeline Nahole 80.67% Craig McNally 81.00% Vija Pack 81.00% Kenny Garus-Oas 81.67% Vijanda Pack 81.67% Salimé Gossayn 82.30% Martin Oosthuizen 82.67% Mark Olles 83.67% Kenisha Platt 85.00% Book prize for third position in grade:

Book prize for second position in grade: Book prize for first position in grade:

Tyler Hancox Alina Triebner Sophia Trede Adam Johnston

87.00% 87.00% 87.33% 88.33%

TROPHIES OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Andreas Worbs Trophy for German: Ernst & Young Trophy for Accounting: Sue Weich Trophy for Mathematics: Lentin Trophy for Biology: Seth Junius Trophy for Physical Science: M.F. Slabbert Junior Dux Trophy:

Mark Olles Adam Johnston Adam Johnston Adam Johnston Adam Johnston Adam Johnston

UPPER SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING AND HONOURS & AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2017 ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS 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: Michàela Groenewald 81.10% Theodorus Wassenaar 81.57% Megan Landman 83.75% Rosa Ithindi 83.97% Jamie Coetzee 84.37%

Book prize for third position in grade: Lauren Straiton 84.72% Book prize for second position in grade: Quinn-Franco Stellmacher 85.97% Book prize for first position in grade: Helen Forster 89.53% SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS FOR GRADE 10 WINDHOEK STATIONERS ART PRIZES (for an excellent standard in Art and Design) In Grade 10: Junior-Steps Nankela and Rosa Ithindi PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ACCOUNTING AND MATHEMATICS PRIZE (for top achievers in Grade 10 in Mathematics and Accounting) 3rd Jamie Coetzee 2nd Megan Landman 1st Quinn-Franco Stellmacher FNCC PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in French) Best French student in Grade 10: Imbeni Amunkete GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German) Grade 10: Gia Shivute

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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: Niita Kanime 80.17% Vivica Cupido 80.90% Damien Schütz 83.28% Nathan Nyatondo 84.42% Book prize for third position in grade: Book prize for second position in grade: Book prize for first position in grade:

Kaja Pack Taimi Mhoney Kyana Diehl

84.80% 86.03% 88.77%

SPECIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS FOR GRADE 11 WINDHOEK STATIONERS ART PRIZES (for an excellent standard in Art and Design) In Grade 11: Galilei Njembo

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ACCOUNTING AND MATHEMATICS PRIZE (for top achievers in Grade 11 in Mathematics and Accounting) 3rd Annely Ipangelwa 2nd Nathan Nyatondo 1st Kaja Pack ERNST & YOUNG for excellent work ethic in Accounting and Mathematics in Grade 11 Niita Kanime FNCC PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in French) Best French student in Grade 11(Ordinary) : Best French student in Grade 11(AS/Higher) :

Reabetswe Pereko Kyana Diehl

GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German) German Ordinary Grade 11:

Annely Ipangelwa German Higher Level Grade 11: Vivica Cupido

SPORT TROPHIES & AWARDS ATHLETICS Senior Victrix Ludorum Senior Victor Ludorum

Mechelle Tjimuku Gelvanus Kariseb

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Hockey Boys – Netball Soccer Girls – Boys –

Nicolaas Jacobs Uetupanao Katjivena Victoria Markgraaf Liam Katjitae

MAKATI SPORT TEAM OF THE YEAR Girls 1st Team Hockey for coming 3rd in the Khomas 1st Hockey Leagye BEST SPORT ACHIEVEMENT TROPHY Nominations: Ronan Wantenaar (Swimming): Represented SPC at Pupkewitz Gala, African Union Sport U20 Youth League (1-Gold, 1-Silver, 2-Bronze), CANA Zone IV in Zimbabwe (3-Gold, 2-Bronze), African Junior Swimming Championship in Egypt, FINA World Swimming Championship in Hungary, Bank Windhoek Long Course Nationals (10-Gold, 7 trophies, 2nd Senior Victor Ludorum, Record 100m Backstroke 15-16 age group) Records: U16 Age Group (200 IM, 100 IM, 400 IM, 200 Breaststroke, 100 Breaststroke, 50 Breaststroke, 50 Backstroke, 50 Freestyle, 50 Fly, Open Age Group (200 Breaststroke & 100 Backstroke)

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Sergio Duchaine (Karate): Named Junior Sport Performer of the Year; OGKAN Grand Champion 2017; 1st Goju Ryu Nationals for Kata and Continuous Fighting; Brown Belt Champion; 3rd at Zone 6 African Championships John Walenga (E-Gaming): Rated as Best E-Gamer representing Namibia for 2017 The Best Sport Achievement Trophy goes to (shared):

Ronan Wantenaar and Sergio Duchaine

SENIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Nominations: Cindy Rowland (MTB): 1st in Rock n Rut Championship; 1st in FNB Schools MTB League; 1st Nedbank Namibia MTX XCO National MTB Championships; 1st Food Lovers Market Road Cycling Time Trials Series; 2nd Open Women 40km Otjiwa Eagle Ride MTB Challenge; 1st West Coat MTB Challenge 30km; 2nd Open Women 2017 Nedbank MTB Challenge 15km; 2nd Open women Klein Aus Vista MTB Challenge Half Marathon; 2nd Junior Girls Okahandja MTB Dirt Attack Jacinda Lima (Futsal): Selected for Namibian Woman’s Futsal Team Elisa Acebes-Texeira (Futsal): Selected for Namibian Woman’s Futsal Team Vetjiwa Tjivau (Futsal): Selected for Namibian Woman’s Futsal Team The Senior Sportwoman of the Year is:

Cindy Rowland

SENIOR SPORTMAN OF THE YEAR Nominations: Nicolaas Jacobs: Hockey - Senior Men Field & Indoor team, NSSU U18, SPC 1st team Athletics - Khomas Regional team Archery - Namibian NASP team

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Ronan Wantenaar (Swimming): Represented SPC at Pupkewitz Gala, African Union Sport U20 Youth League (1-Gold, 1-Silver, 2-Bronze), CANA Zone IV in Zimbabwe (3-Gold, 2-Bronze), African Junior Swimming Championship in Egypt, FINA World Swimming Championship in Hungary, Bank Windhoek Long Course Nationals (10-Gold, 7 trophies, 2nd Senior Victor Ludorum, Record 100m Backstroke 15-16 age group) Records: U16 Age Group (200 IM, 100 IM, 400 IM, 200 Breaststroke, 100 Breaststroke, 50 Breaststroke, 50 Backstroke, 50 Freestyle, 50 Fly), Open Age Group (200 Breaststroke & 100 Backstroke) Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe (Soccer): elected to represent U17 Khomas Region at Skorpion Zinc Cup The Senior Sportman of the Year is:

Nicolaas Jacobs

AWARDS FOR CULTURAL ACTIVITIES DEBATING Best Senior Debater:

DRAMA

Othello Joseph

Playmakers Trophy for the Best supporting Actor/Actress: Good improvement and performance in the Drama Production and good commitment to the Drama Club (shared by): Othello Joseph and Runguro Kudumo

Main Hill Trophy for the Best Actor/Actress in a leading role: For her exceptional and outstanding performance in the Drama Production “Love, Chaos and Order” Tulela Pea

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Best Individual performer (Actor/Actress) in a leading role: For his exceptional and outstanding performance in the Drama Production “Love, Chaos and Order” Elton Shipena AWARD FOR OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Standard Bank Trophy (for dedicated, committed and on-going service to the Community) Nastasha Rau Naude Trophy (for dedicated and on-going committed service to the College) Gabrielle McDonald Individual Commendation Shield (for exceptional service to the College) Ryan van Zyl

GRADE 12 ACADEMIC AWARDS WINDHOEK STATIONERS ART PRIZE (for an excellent standard in Art and Design in Grade 12) Candice Salkunga FNCC PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in French) Best French student in Grade 12 (Ordinary): Best French student in Grade 12 (AS/Higher) :

Sergio Duchaine Layla Diehl

GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German) Best German student in Grade 12 (Ordinary): Candice Salkunga Best German student in Grade 12 (Higher) : Nastasha Rau DELOITTE & TOUCHE (for the most versatile student in Grade 12) Sergio Duchaine KPMG ACCOUNTING PRIZE (for top achievers in Grade 12 Accounting) 3rd Henry Johnston 2nd Claire Ries von Bergen 1st Nicolaas Jacobs ERNST & YOUNG for excellent work ethic in Accounting and Mathematics in Grade 12 Richardo Jesus-Machado GRADE 12 Subject Certificates of Merit for 80% or higher

David Beukes Art & Design Higher (82%) Haylene Bossau History Higher (82%) Valeska Brodie Foreign Language German Higher (90%) Layla Diehl Advanced Subsidiary French (89%); Foreign Language German Higher (95%);

Art & Design Higher (92%); Biology Higher (89%) Juan du Plessis Mathematics Ordinary (86%) Sergio Duchaine Foreign Language French Ordinary (83%) Ella Gunning Art & Design Higher (80%) Tara Hein Advanced Subsidiary French (82%); Foreign Language German Higher (90%);

Art & Design Higher (83%) Xillian Hüsselmann Art & Design Higher (81%) Nicolaas Jacobs Mathematics Higher (83%); Accounting Higher (91%); Biology Higher (83%) Henry Johnston English Higher (83%); Mathematics Higher (96%); Accounting Higher (82%) Rusta Kalomho Mathematics Higher (83%); Biology Higher (91%); Geography Higher (81%) Liam Katjitae Art & Design Higher (80%) Kabuba Masule Foreign Language German Higher (80%) Zvikomborero Mukamba History Higher (81%) Amore Pretorius Geography Higher (89%) Nastasha Rau Biology Higher (91%); Geography Higher (82%) Claire Ries von Bergen Foreign Language German Higher (92%); Accounting Higher (83%) Svenja Ries von Bergen Foreign Language German Higher (90%) Candice Salkunga Art & Design Higher (83%) Jules van de Port Geography Higher (81%); History Higher (80%) Ryan van Zyl Mathematics Higher (81%); Art & Design Higher (87%); Biology Higher (83%) Helena Wassenaar Mathematics Higher (93%); Advanced Subsidiary French (87%); Biology Higher (97%);

History Higher (89%); Physical Science Higher (81%)

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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: Candice Salkunga 70.28% Jacinda Lima 70.30% Nomagugu Moyo 70.40% Zvikomborero Mukamba 70.48% Tulela Pea 71.24% Tara Hein 71.30% En Wan-Teh Bolo 71.32% Haylene Bossau 71.40% Valeska Brodie 71.62% Dreshné Gilbert 71.80% Gabrielle McDonald 71.80% Ricardo Jesus Machado 72.44% Nobuhle Marima 73.32% Sergio Duchaine 74.73% ACADEMIC FULL COLOURS GRADE 12 - for an average of 75% and above at the end of the second trimester, academic Full Colours are awarded to the following students: Elisa Teixeira Acebes 75.00% Jules van de Port 75.10% Remelou Joyce Refugio 77.04% Kupakwashe Chimonyo 77.48% Nastasha Rau 78.68% Mia Schutte 79.64% Ryan van Zyl 80.00% Claire Ries von Bergen 80.72% Nicolaas Jacobs 80.94% Amore Pretorius 81.64% Layla Diehl 82.28% Book prize for third position in grade: Henry Johnston 83.18% Book prize for second position in grade: Rusta Kalomho 84.20% Book prize for first position in grade: Helena Wassenaar 88.25%

TROPHIES OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Levinson Trophy for English: Henry Johnston Anna Frank Trophy for Afrikaans: Helena Wassenaar Kaschik Trophy for Senior German: Claire Ries von Bergen Judge Chris Mouton Trophy for Bilingualism: Tara Hein Woerman Brock Trophy for Mathematics: Henry Johnston Agnew Trophy for NSSC H Biology: Helena Wassenaar Swachem Trophy for Physical Science: Helena Wassenaar Nissen Trophy for History: Helena Wassenaar

Blokker Trophy for Geography (shared):

Nastasha Rau and Amore Pretorius DanVis Trophy for Economics in Grade 11 Kyana Diehl Binneman-Visser Auditor’s Trophy for NSSC H Economics: Henry Johnston Glen-Spyron Trophy for Best NSSC H Accounting: Nicolaas Jacobs Samantha Muller Trophy for Art for progressive ingenuity, consistence and perseverance: Ryan van Zyl Gratia Artis Trophy for fine achievements in Art in Grade 11: Samantha Müller

Loft Gallery Trophy for the top Art Student (Upper School): Layla Diehl Malik Trophy for Olympiad (Afrikaans Olympiad – Best in Namibia): Farida Gertze Ben Africa Trophy for Academic Endeavour: Rusta Kalomho H Pupkewitz Trophy for best progress: Kudakwashe Chimonyo Mapanga Trophy for the student whose attitude,initiative and performance reflects the spirit of St Paul’s College: Gabrielle McDonald X-Ray Trophy for Creativity and Innovation: Layla Diehl Pupkewitz Toyota Prize for the best overall academic achievement in Grade 12:

Helena Wassenaar DUX Trophy: Taylor Trophy for best Grade 12 NSSC H student: Helena Wassenaar CERTIFICATES OF MERIT FOR SERVICES TO THE COLLEGE IN THEIR CAPACITY AS Head Boy 2016/2017: Head Girl 2016/2017: Optime Moratum Trophy for good service, loyalty, diligence and behaviour:

Jules van de Port Gabrielle McDonald Henry Johnston

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Formal Photographs

Teaching and Administrative Staff Back Row: Leonie Visser, Romondo Jordani, Tasara Manamike, Makhosiwonke Sibanda, Estelle Mudge, Colin Van Rensburg, Marc Mehnert Third Row: Dorin Schuler, Andrea Dreyer, Jo Van Dyk, Jackie Luyt, Ethel Dealie, Samantha Brinkmann, Linda Main, Marie Main, Ute Mehnert, Liz Hentze Second Row: Yolanda Beukes, Yolande Philander, Ustine Louw, Karine Sinden-Dijoux, Lida Fielding, Laimi Nambele, Linea Hamukwaya, Clementine Ruel, Alison Gardiner, Ursula Salvoldi, Tatjana McDuling, Sr Maria Therese, Karen Le Roux, Anna Maria Rencs, Andrea Kuppel, Evett Van Niekerk Front Row: Claudia Schmidt, Andre Benjamin, Marianne Pretorius, Bridget Jenkins, Ellen Gudde, Andrea Callesen, Linnea Quinn, Memoire Sieberhagen, Zenobia Adonis Absent: Anthea Daniels, Shelley Wicks, Celia Mendelsohn

Estate Management Staff Back Row: left to right: Marvin Kahoro, Festus Hangula, Mathias Haitula, Titus Tobias, Samuel Waendama, Sakeus Kapula Front Row: Erastus Muhoko, Ettienne Van Wyk, Romondo Jordani, Victor Shanyengange

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Grade 8 Grade 8 B Back Row: Tala Amkongo, Kavee Kaputu, Chaze Shakwa, Mike Sibalatani, Chevonne de Jager, Azaiah Kamusheke Soabes, Sandra Saad, Hannah Murphy, Penelope Maunganidze, Arian Becker Middle Row: Daniel Branch, Anneke Eisenberg, Precious Kanime, Nicola Nitschke, Betty Kanyimba, Lamek Indongo, Munsanje Kawesha, Liya Herunga, Jada Izaks, Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda Front Row: Panduleni Amuenje, Ebenezer Tadesse, Chris Barnard, Ms S. Brinkmann, Oliver Winkler, Lance Hauuanga, Gero Kirchner

Grade 8 H Back Row: Unotjari Katunohange, Kyra-Asante Nghishekwa, Carmen-Issabella Hellmann, Kathryn Callesen, Elsie Jacobs, Carolina Amaral Machado, Kaylynne July, Kuria Kuria Middle Row: Bia van den Berg, Caleb Titus, Wendy Ipangelwa, Jordan Gaeb, Maya Nyathi, Chika Libuku, Paris Pickering, Alexander Cartwright, MornÊ Conradie, Celina Mertens, Jordan Titus, Alana Adonis Front Row: Tinashe Maisiri, Marina Dos Santos, Ti-â Gaomas, Ms E. Hentze, Reagan Abrahams, Rodney Shikola, Benjamin Singer

Grade 8 J Back Row: Jana Swanepoel, Maurice Ruhunga, Grade Murorua, Aidan Schwartz, Ando Amunkete, Milla Classen, Anoushka Seha, Letushila Demas, Kacimbi Pakote.

Middle Row: Shali Shiimbi, Rauha Hanhapo, Ma Iyaloo Kamati, Djamila du Plessis, Jessica Kennedy (left school), Promise Chimwamurombe, Leonardine Apollus, Ueriuka Makari, Amanda Mufeti, Hengari Punae (Amour).

Front Row: Nyasha Musiyarira, Xander van Wyk, Liam Adonis, Mrs J. van Dyk, Tino Pack, Friedrich Setzkorn, Hivirikee Haihambo

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Grade 9 Grade 9 D Back Row: Ketu​ ​Ndara,​ ​Tumna​ ​Kankondi,​ ​Emily​ ​ Mugandiwa,​​Nandjila​​Nickanor,​​Joshua Ford,​ ​Hugo​ ​Hahn,​ ​Hiren​ ​Naidoo,​ ​Ndjarakana​ ​ Mujoro Middle Row: ​Ileni​​Nashandi,​​Tulela​​Shatona,​​ Hannah​​Obbes,​​Josslyn​​Beukes,​​Vimbainash Mhango,​​Dee-Ellen​​Nathinge,​​Anotida​C ​ hipfupa,​​ Hertha​​Vilho,​​Ndeyapo​​Shatilue, Nande​ ​Gurirab Front Row: Cristin​​Henckert,​​Albert​​Weck,​​ Francois​​Evrard,​​Mrs​​A.​​Dreyer,​​Rowan​​Müller, Javee​​Mujoro,​​Richard​​Usiku

Grade 9 G Back Row: Chaiiu Kamanya, Aba Fynn, Vaanda Menjono,, Cenovey Kruger, Heather Kausch, DiazGiven Sangeve Middle Row: Vizakuje Kauuova, Ogoh Ogbokor, Craig McNally, Benjamin Coury, Edna Nande, Lineekela Hangula, Judrihano Thuys, Rachel Edmunds, Alina Triebner, Munesu Bishi Front Row: Vija Pack, Nicodemus Mbidi, Nathaniel Nuulimba, Mrs A. Gardiner, Jan-Louis, Tuneyanyu Kaholongo, Jonathan Archer.

Absent: Farai Mavhunga

Grade 9 H Back Row: Dinah Masule, Tristan Foster, Angelica Chishiri, Tiago Pimenta, Elavoko-Sanga Pakote, James Nandago Middle Row: Sophia Trede, Punaje Kuvare, Tyler Hancox, Kenny Garus-oas, Vanessa Hodges, Salimé Gossayn, Amber Dercksen, Mweshikolela Ausiku, Rosa Shivolo, Kenisha Platt Front Row: Holger Binding, Veripamue Hinda, Nuno Pereira, Ms L. Hamukwaya, Talia BurkhardtMare, Luke Howard, Elmo Kandele

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Grade 9 S Back Row: Martin Oosthuizen, Seth Strauss, Tatjana Meiring, John Ndada Walenga, Jane Rigava, Ava-Marie Greiner, Dania Sheehama.

Middel Row: Vijanda Pack, Joanne Shapi, Rodney Hamunyela, Evangeline Nahole, Thamirah Shivangulula, Angela Prokas, Faith Kahuure, Sherleen Awases, Adam Johnston, Dieter Koen Front Row: Jolene Visser, Florence Wilkinson, Stanley Shikwambi, Ms M. Sieberhagen, Phillip Kaulinge, Mark Olles, Fagan Hansen.

Grade 10 Grade 10 D Back Row: Liam Brinkmann, Daniela Brunido, Esi Fynn, Helen Forster, Imbeni Amunkete, Rosa Ithindi, Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua and Tengeevandu Katjiuongua Middle Row: MichĂ ela Groenewald, Alina Amadhila, Natasha Dzinotyiweyi, Tehila Brendell, Joan Damases, Delicia Dirkse, Jamie Coetzee, SĂŽan Clayton, Stephanie Hailulu and Ambrosius Iipinge Front Row: Othello Joseph, Rikazerua Kandanga, Tengeevandu Katjiuongua, Ms E. Dealie, Juanita Ananias, Cedric Iipinge and Morgan Doeses

Grade 10 M Back Row: Jennah Oosthuizen, Matthew Mojekwu, Nicole Paschke, Monica-Clare Nyango, Cameron Lohmann, Connor Martin, Andile Makanza Middle Row: Misha Krohne, Junior-Steps Nankela, Lusungu Mufune, Alina Niipare, Victoria Markgraaff, Kayla Nel, Uetupanao Katjivena, Abigail Mushendami, Mwaka Mukwame, Mazinza Libuku Front Row: Rafael Neves, Tawana Matswetu, Christian Lauschke, Mr M. Mehnert, Tinodiwanashe Mataranyika, TingHan Lin, Fabian Paulus Absent: Megan Landman

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Grade 10 V Back Row: Ryan Symonds Mayes, Ashia Whitelock, Sebastian van Niekerk, Prince Shipepe, Martin Shipanga Middle Row: Liza van Wyk, Tyler Straiton, Wilhelm Petrus, Phillip Shiimi, Naomi Shaetonhodi, Mechelle Tjimuku, Frieda Gwen Persaud, Gia Shivute, Layla Philander, Cindy Rowland Front Row: Luka Serrer, Barend van Zijl, Olaf Vries, Mr C. van Rensburg, Bradley Sisson, Theodorus Wassenaar, Ronan Wantenaar Absent: Kirsten Truter, Quinn-Franco Stellmacher, Lauren Straiton, Marshall Petersen

Grade 11 Grade 11 M Back Row: Charmaine Goreses, Angelika Hass, Jen Kamwi, Taleni Amkongo Middle Row: Johnali Beukes, Annely Ipangelwa, Leilah Hans, Kyana Diehl, Vivica Cupido, Uapingena Kandjoze, Valentine Endjambi, Farida Gertze, Jade Coury, Kabamba Kafunda Front Row: Patrick Brooker-Smith, Stephen Collins, Joshua Gossayn, Mr T. Manamike, Stanley Dassala, Dantago Gawanab, Justin Himarua Absent: Monique April

Grade 11 N Back Row: Simataa Masule, Runguro Kudumo, Ngambui Katjivena, Carli Le Roux, Hi-Treacia Mbinge, Ndapewoshali Kapwanga, Otja Muruko, Denise Musvamiri, Tristan Kolling Middle Row: Maandero Ngatjizeko, Arlene Mutua, Agatha Konjore, Niita Kanime, Panduleni Khiba, Monica Nahole, Dimpho-Dintle Moloi, Bamlak Lemma, Tamika Milho, Samantha Muller Front Row: Gelvanus Kariseb, Andreas Moths, Loini Mwazi, Mr M. Sibanda, Taimi Mhoney, Tristan Mueller, Uzuvira Mujahere

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Grade 11 R Back Row: Winslau Samaria, Michael Nyirenda, Rejoice Vilho, Shewe Tarumbwa, Manuel Pedro Middle Row: Zianah Tjitendero, HitokoTjitemisa, Boipelo Tibinyane, Chelsey Pickering, Anazea Zapke, Reabetswe Pereko, Roberta Nsinano, Uaakapita Zamwani, Vetutekule Shikongo, Ira Varela Front Row: Nathan Nyatondo, Rene Were, Ruben Stein, Ms A. Rencs, Galilei Njembo, Ricardo Rechter, Chabalanda Siyambango

Grade 12 Grade 12 L Back Row: Maxton Absalom, Earvin Beukes, Haylene Bossau, Valeska Brodie, Adama Cooper, Sergio Duchaine, David Beukes Middle Row: Trevor Bezuidenhout, DreshnĂŠ Gilbert, Luiza Dos Santos, Tinotenda Gotore, Layla Diehl, Penelope Diamonds, Tara Hein, Elisa Acebes Teixeira, Xillian HĂźsselmann, Kupakwashe Chimonyo, Ella Gunning, En Wan-Teh Bolo Front Row: Simon Brown, Innocent Ithindi, Kudakwashe Chimonyo, Mrs J. Luyt, Nicolaas Jacobs, Juan du Plessis, Ricardo Jesus Machado

Grade 12 M Back Row: Rusta Kalomho, Tulela Pea, Teresa Nghileendele, Nobuhle Marima, Gabrielle McDonald, Kyra Muller Middle Row: Kuveri Mbaeva, Nomagugu Moyo, Jacinda Lima, Veyama Kavari, Kabuba Masule, Jacobina Kalunduka, Zvikomborero Mukamba, Unotjari Ngozu, Indira Kamutindi, Uetuesa Murangi Front Row: Uaraa Maombokere, Henry Johnston, Bruce Mwaenga, Jasmine Motinga, Philio Joseph, Liam Katjitae, Andrew Kiangi Absent: Ms C. Mendelsohn

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Grade 12 R Back Row: Ryan van Zyl, Svenja Ries von Bergen, Vetjiwa Tjivua, Princess Shipepe, Amor Pretorius, Elton Shipena Middle Row: Mutumba Sichombe, Dominicus Usiku, Mavynee Uris, Nastasha Rau, Remelou Refugio, Mia Schutte, Shelby Slinger, Candice Salkunga, Helena Wassenaar, Claire Ries von Bergen, Nguundja Tjiramba Front Row: Jules van de Port, Abbison Zezai, Shaningwa Vahekeni, Ms K. le Roux, Munashe Tom, Nadir Tjitendero, Nafimane Shatona

DoE Youth Award DoE Old Gold Back Row: Taimi Mhoney, Ira Varela, Annely Ipangelwa, Vivica Cupido, Angelika Hass, Otja Muruko, Runguro Kudumo Front Row: Mrs E Gudde, Carli le Roux, Mrs J van Dyk, Galilei Njembo, Mrs Z. Adonis Absent: Damien SchĂźtz

DoE Young Gold Back Row: Othello Joseph, Quinn-Franco Stellmacher, Jennah Oosthuizen, Simataa Masule, Cameron Lohmann, Charmaine Goreses, Ashia Whitelock, Kirsten Truter, Ryan Symonds Mayes Middle Row: Jade Coury, Helen Forster, Michaela Groenewald, Kyana Diehl, Megan Landman, Jamie Coetzee, Dimpho-Dintle Moloi, Layla Philander, Farida Gertze, Rosa Ithindi Front Row: Ronan Wantenaar, Mrs Callesen, Nicolaas Wassenaar, Ms C. Ruel, Olaf Vries, Mr C. Van Rensberg, Luka Serrer

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Absent: Kaja Pack

DoE Silver Back Row: Esi Fynn, Joshua Ford, Ava-Marie Greiner, Martin Oosthuizen, Tiago Pimenta, Hannah Obbes, Heather Kausch, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua, Jane Rigava, Tatjana Meiring, Jolene Visser, Hugo Hahn Middel Row: Mrs E. Mudge, Dieter Koen, Imbeni Amunkete, Rachel Edmunds, Rodney Hamunyela, Tyler Hancox, Delicia Dirkse, Benjamin Coury, Salime Gossayn, Amber Dercksen, Sherleen Awases, Adam Johnston, Sophia Trede, Alina Triebner, Dania Sheehama, Mrs M. Pretorius Front Row: Craig McNally, Mark Olles, Mrs E. van Niekerk, Nataniel Nuulimba, MonicaClare Nyango, Hiren Naidoo, Mrs H. Gouws, Jonathan Archer, Jan-Louis Nortje

DoE Bronze Back Row: Chris Barnard, Liam Adonis, Ogoh Ogbokor, Grace Murorua, Tino Pack, Letushila Demas, Penelope Maunganidze, Alan Adonis, Tulela Shatona, Benjamin Singer, Phillip Kaulinge Second Row: Vija Pack, Xander van Wyk, Kyra-Asante Nghishekwa, Carolina Amaral Machado, Anneke Eisenberg, Kathryn Callesen, Sandra Saad, Aidan Schwartz, Elsie Jacobs, Chevonne de Jager, Hannah Murphy, Elmo Kandele Third Row: Bia van den Berg, Milla Claassen, Carmen-Issabella Hellmann, Precious Kanime, Amanda Mufeti , Wendy Ipangelwa, Liya Herunga, Maya Nyathi, Ma Iyaloo Kamati, Anotida Chipfupa, Azaiah Kamusheke Soabes, Anoushka Seha, Gero Kirchner Fourth Row: Ms L. Hentze, Marina Dos Santos, Mrs. U. Louw, Paris Pickering, Jana Swanepoel, Kenny Garus-oas, Mrs A. Kuppel, Vimbainashe Mhango, Ms C. Schmidt Front Row: Caleb Titus, Judrihano Thuys, Alexander Cartwright, Friedrich Setzkorn, Jordan Titus, Kacimbi Pakote

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Outreach & Service Cancer Ward Visitors Back Row: Hi-Treacia Mbinge, Kyana Diehl, Stephanie Hailulu, Tamika Milho, Gabrielle McDonald, Ndapewoshali Kapwanga Front Row: Juanita Ananias, Ms S. Brinkmann, Jennah Oosthuizen, Ms A. Kuppel, Taimi Mhoney

Environmental Club Back Row: Mwekshikolela Ausiku, Caleb Titus, Vanessa Hodges, Judrihano Thuys, Rodney Hamunyela, Wilhelm Petrus, Vija Pack Front Row: Philip Kaulinge, Mrs U. Salvoldi, Olaf Vries, Mr T. Manamike, Elmo Kandele Absent: Tatjana Meiring

Junior City Council Back Row: Quinn-Franco Stellemacher Front Row: Mrs Z. Adonis, Kyana Diehl

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Outreach Activities Matric Farewell Committee Back Row: Svenja Ries von Bergen, En Wan Teh, Rusta Kalomho, Kupakwashe Chimonyo, Helena Wassenaar, DreshnĂŠ Gilbert, Valeska Brodie, Amore Pretorius, Middle Row: Tinotenda Gotore, Mavynee Uris, Penelope Diamonds, Mia Schutte, Kabuba Masule, Jacobina Kalunduka, Shelby Slinger, Candice Salkunga, Remelou Refugio, Tulela Pea, Bruce Mwaenga Front Row: Ms K. le Roux, Dominicus Usiku, Philio Joseph, Vetjiwa Tjivau, Mutumba Sichombe, Elton Shipena, Ms J. Luyt

Nordkamp Centre Back Row: Rejoice Vilho, Otja Muroko, Ira Varela, Misha Krohne, Mwaka Mukwame, Ando Amunkete, Grace Murorua, Mazina Libuku, Anneley Ipangelwa, Ti-â Gaomas, Martin Oosthuizen Second Row: Imbeni Amunkete, Leilah Hans, Monique April, Michaela Groenewald, Uapingena Kandjoze, Gia Shivute, Amour Hengari, Monica Nahole, Carmen-Isabella Hellmann, Niita Kanime, Valentine Enjambi, Craig McNally Third Row: Agatha Konjore, Roberta Nsinano, Evangeline Nahole, Dimpho-Dintle Moloi, Leah Herunga, Betty Kanyimba, Leonardine Apollus, Wendy Ipangelwa, Vivica Cupido, Jordan Titus, Rodney Hamunyela, Chelsea Pickering Front Row: Cristin Henckert, Nicoletti Matanyarika, Runguro Kudumo, Jane Rigava, Mrs U. Louw, Loini Mwazi, Charmaine Goreses, Othello Joseph, Elmo Kandele

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Make the Difference 2017 Back Row: Tulela Shatona, Vijanda Pack, Heather Kausch, Jade Coury, Esi Fynn, Kyana Diehl, Tehila Brendell, Uetupanao Katjivena, Chelsea Pickering, Vizaakuoye Kamuoona, Aba Fynn, Ava-Marie Greiner, Ogoh Ogbokor Third Row: Angelica Chishiri, Vaanda Munjuno, Alana Adonis, Rosa Ithindi, Misha Krohne,Alina Nipare, Natasha Dzinotyiweyi, Layla Philander, Imbeni Amunkete, Carmen Hellman, Bia van den Berg, Letushila Demas Second Row: Alina Amadhila, Judrihano Thuys, Precious Kanime, Jaimie Coetzee, Megan Landmann, Joan Damases, Naomi Shaetonhodi, Delicia Dirkse, Paris Pickering, Ma Iyaloo Kamati, Tyler Hancox, Punaje Kuvare Front Row: Ketu Ndara, Talia BurkhardtMare, Rikazera Kandanga, Mrs Y. Philander, Liam Adonis, Ms E. Dealie, Hertha Vilho, Emily Mugandiwa, Ndeyapo Shatilue

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: Annely Ipangelwa, Ira Varela Front Row: Dimpho-Dintle Moloi, Ms A. Rencs, Vivica Cupido

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Shoebox Project Back Row: Layla Diehl, Monique April, Judrihano Thys, Kyanna Diehl, Vivica Cupido, Michaela Groenewaldt, Leilah Hans, Gabrielle McDonald Front Row: Javee Mujoro, Nastasha Rau, Ms A. Rencs, Annely Ipangelwa, Otja Muruko

SMC Back Row: Ryan van Zyl, Galilei Njembo, Adama Cooper, Otja Muruko, Elton Shipena Middle Row: Annely Ipangelwa, Nastasha Rau, Layla Diehl, Vivica Cupido, Elisa Acebes, Tulela Pea, Samantha Muller, Taleni Amkongo Front Row: Nicolaas Jacobs, Simon Brown, Jules van der Port, Ms C. Schmidt, Gabrielle McDonald, Jacinda Lima, Henry Johnston

Cultural Activities Chapel Band Back Row: Luka Serrer, Talia Burkhardt-Mare, Mr Sibanda, Ruben Stein, Galilei Njembo Front Row: Mrs Gardiner, Michaela Groenewald, Megan Landman, Maxton Absalom, Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda

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Chapel Singers Back Row: Rejoice Vilho, Monica-Clare Nyango, Ms M. Sieberhagen, Dinah Masule, Tjimaa Katjiuongua Front Row: Sian Clayton, Kenny !Garus-Oas, Nicola Nitschka, Ambrosius Iipinge

Chess Back Row: Chabalanda Siyambango, Michael Nyirenda, Philip Shipanga, Amanda Ketu, Patrick Brooker-Smith, Tristan Mueller, Manuel Petro Third Row: Regan Abrahams, Javee Mujoro, Hertha Vilho, John Walenga, Ndjarakana Mjuro, Diaz-Given Sangee, Richard Usiku, Chaiiu Kamanya, Tulela Shatona, Emily Mugandiwa Second Row: Kazimi Pakote, Tinashe Maisiri, Rodney Hamunyela, Anotida Chipfuda, Morne Conradie, Vimbai Mhango, Lamek Indongo, Dee-Ellen Naitenge, Judrihano Thys, Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda, Muneso Mbishi Front Row: Vija Pack, Stanley Shikwambi, Elmo Kandele, Ms A. Dreyer, Nathan Nyatondo, Justin Himarua, Stanley Dassala

Craft Club Back Row: Ando Amunkete , Kenny Garusoas , Mia Schutte, Kyra-Asante Nghishekwa, Wendy Ipangelwa Front Row: Ms T. McDuling, Jolene Visser, Helena Wassenaar, Tatjana Meiring, Ms E. Mudge

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Debating Back Row: Othello Joseph, Ndjarakana Mujoro, John Walenga, Morgan Droeses, Ava-Marie Greiner, Precious Kanime; Ndjarakana Mujoro, Jane Rigava, Javee Mujoro and Munesu Bishi Middle Row: Vijanda Pack,Vizakuje Kauuova, Vaanda Menjono, Joanne Shapi, Grace Murorua, Rosa Ithindi, Ogoh Ogbokor, Alana Adonis, Letushila Demas, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua and Liam Adonis Second Row: Sherleen Awases, Rodney Hamunyela, Evangeline Nahole, Nicola Nitschke, Rosa Shivolo, Thamirah Shivangulula, Liya Herunga, Dee-Ellen Nathinge, Amanda Mufeti, Judrihano Thuys, Josslyn Beukes and Craig McNally Front Row: Amanda Ketu Ndara, Michaela Groenewald, Viya Pack, Mrs M. Main, Stanley Shikwambi, Cristin Henckert and Phillip Kaulinge

Digital Art Back Row: Celina Mertens, Ms T. McDuling, Marina Dos Santos Front Row: Ruben Stein, Ms L. Hentze, Chris Barnard

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Drama Back Row: Taleni Amkongo, Jana Swanepoel, Morgan Doeses, Marina Dos Santos, Monica-Clare Nyango, Mme C. Ruel, Nandjila Nickanor, Zianah Tjitendero, Dinah Masule, Quinn-Franco Stellmacher, Elton Shipena Middle Row: Runguro Kudumo, Tulela Pea, Lusungu Mufune, Arlene Mutua, Reabetswe Pereko, Promise Chimwamurombe, Vimbainashe Mhango, Angela Prokas, Frieda Persaud, Anneke Eisenberg, Johnali Beukes, Otja Muruko Front Row: Nathaniel Nuulimba, Charmaine Goreses, Galilei Njembo, Mr M. Mehnert, Marshall Petersen, Ruben Stein, Othello Joseph Absent: Damien SchĂźtz

Afrikaans Exchange Back Row: Pepijn op de Beek, Leilah Hans, Marike Beugel, Quin-Franco Stellmacher, Nina Leguijt, Marshall Peterson Front Row: Simone van Winkelhof, Monique April, Ms A. Rencs, Kirsten Truter, Femke Haas

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French Exchange Back Row: Ryan Symonds Mayes, Léon Guerrin, Zianah Tjitendero, Clara Sarrat, Ashia Whitelock, Tristan Kolling, Imrou Deberdt Middle Row: Louane Meuterlos, Marine Perrin, Etaine le Drève, Sian Clayton, Claire Denjean, Clémentine Marquis, Jamie Coetzee, DimphoDintle Moloi, Eden Lugassy, Ira Varela Front Row: Paul-Edem Gazull, Nicolaas Wassenaar, Denise Musvamiri, Ms C. Ruel, Otja Muruko, Hugo Degardin, Simataa Masule

German Exchange Back Row: Matthew Mojekwu, Mrs A. Dreyer, Mr M. Mehnert, Cameron Lohmann Front Row: Paula Patzke, Alina Niipare, Sebastian van Niekerk

Media Prefects Back Row: Theodorus Wassenaar, Indira Kamutindi, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua, Cenovey Kruger, Kenny !Garus-oas, Ryan Symonds-Mayes Front Row: Amanda Ketu Ndara, Talia Burkhardt-Mare, Mrs J. Koekemoer, Michάela Groenewald, Lineekela Hangula

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Model United Nations

Back Row: Diaz-Given Sangeve, Cenovey Kruger, Caleb Titus, Thamirah Shivangulula, Lineekela Hangula, Joshua Strauss, Vizakuje Kauuova, Aarian Bekker, Nicodemus Mbidi Front Row: Rosa Shivolo, Dania Sheehama, Vaanda Menjono, Ms B. Jenkins, Jules van de Port, Florence Wilkinson, Kenny Garus-Oas Absent: Farai Mavhunga, Ryan Symonds-Mayes, Theodorus Wassenaar

NUST Brain Match Back Row: Annely Ipangelwa, Ms E. Mudge, Nathan Nyatondo Front Row: Niita Kanime, Kyana Diehl, Roberta Nsinano Absent: Damien Schutz

Olympiad - Afrikaans Back Row: Marshall Petersen, Manuel Pedro, Gabrielle McDonald, Leilah Hans, Monique April, Kabamba Kafunda, Mia Schutte, Farida Gertze, Jade Coury, Quinn-Franco Stellemacher, Olaf Vries Front Row: Gelvanus Khariseb, Nicolaas Jacobs, Amore Pretorius, Ms A. Rencs, Ryan van Zyl, Justin Himarwa, Nathan Nyantondo

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Olympiad - Maths 1st Round Back Row: ALiam Adonis, Michael Nyirenda, Tjimamuta Katjiuongua, Rosa Ithindi, Penelope Maunganidze, Martin Oosthuizen, Nande Gurirab, Benjamin Singer Third Row: Ndjarakana Mujoro, Tamika Milho, Kathryn Callesen, Sofia Trede, Jordan Titus, Precious Kanime, Caleb Titus, Ntando Sibanda, Kyana Diehl, Sandra Saad, Jana Swanepoel Second Row: Tino Pack, Kenisha Platt, Tyler Hancox, Rodney Hamunyela, Ma Kamati, Chika Libuku, Munsanje Kawesha, Morne Conradie, Roberta Nsinano, Amber Derksen, Niita Kanime, Alina Triebner Front Row: Vija Pack, Stanley Shikwambi, Eben Tadesse, Ms E. Mudge, Stanley Dassala, Galilei Njembo, Nathan Nyatondo

Olympiad - Maths 2nd Round Back Row: Rdjarakana Mujoro, Penelope Maunganidze, Kathryn Callesen, Jordan Titus, Precious Kanime, Caleb Titus, Ntando Sibanda, Sandra Saad, Nande Gurirab Middle Row: Benjamin Singer, Tino Pack, Tyler Hancox, Rodney Hamunyela, Ma Kamati, Chika Libuku, Morne Conradie, Roberta Nsinano, Alina Triebner, Martin Oosthuizen Front Row: Liam Adonis, Stanley Shikwambi, Eben Tadesse, Ms E. Mudge, Jana Swanepoel, Kyana Diehl, Nathan Nyatondo

Reporters’ Club Back Row: Dinah Masule, Othello Joseph, AmorÊ Pretorius, Ambrosius Iipinge, Cenovey Kruger, Hi-Treacia Mbinge, Valeska Brodie, Haylene Bossau, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua Middle Row: Vizakuje Kauuova, Ogoh Ogbokor, Lusungu Mufune, Helen Forster, Monica Nahole, Bamlak Lemma, Sherleen Awases, Abigail Mushendami, Daniela Brunido, Vaanda Menjono Front Row: Talia Burkhardt-Mare, Juanita Ananias, Mrs M. Pretorius, Jolene Visser, Mrs K. le Roux, Luka Serrer, Tawana Matswetu

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Sport All Codes National Back Row: Sergio Duchaine, Alana Adonis, Jade Coury, Hannah Murphy, Hugo Hahn, John Walenga Front Row: Ronan Wantenaar, Dieter Koen, Nicolaas Jacobs, Dantago Gawanab

Archery Back Row: Alana Adonis, Arian Becker, KyraAsante Ngishekwa Front Row: Nicolaas Jacobs, Sandra Saad, Kathryn Callesen, Carmen-Issabella Hellmann, Liam Adonis

Athletics Regional

Back Row: Maxton Absolom, manuel Pedro, Vijanda Pack, Penelope Maunganidze, Richard Usiku, Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe, Daniella Brunido, Jen Kamwi, Morgan Doeses, Jennah Oosthuizen, Abbison Zezai, Dominicus Usiku Middle Row: Craig McNally, Maurice Ruhunga, Kuria Kuria, Rauha Hanhapo, Uetupanao Katjivena, Kabuba Masule, Rosa Shivolo, Paris Pickering, Mechelle Tjimuku, Judrihano Thuys, Milla Claassen, Kaylynne July Front Row: Nicolaas Jacobs, Cristin Henckert, Jan-Louis Nortje, Dantago Gawanab, Gelvanus Kariseb, Ebenezer Tadesse, Gero Kirchner, Justin Himarua, Stanley Dassala Absent: Amber Dercksen, Adama Cooper, Layla Diehl, Tumna Kankondi, Elisa Acebes-Texeira, Chika Libuku, Jacinda Lima, Kyra-

Asante Ngheshekwa, Vija Pack

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Athletics National Nicolaas Jacobs

Basket Ball Back Row: Stanley Dassala, Justin Himarua, Letushila Demas, Michael Nyirenda, Ruben Stein Front Row: Nicodemus Mbidi, Nathan Nyatondo, Veripamue Hinda, Hivirikee Haihambo

Cricket

Cycling

Rene Were

Back Row: Luke Howard, Dieter Koen, Mr C. van Rensburg (Manager) Front Row: Benjamin Coury, Cindy Rowland, Hugo Hahn

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Fit Club Back Row: Kenny Garus-Oas, Rosa Shivolo, Othello Joseph, Vanessa Hodges, Thamirah Shivangulula Front Row: Vimbainashe Mhango, Jules van de Port, Valeska Brodie, Josslyn Beukes

Hockey Girls 2nd Team Back Row: Sandra Saad, Vaanda Menjono, Roberta Nsinano, Jada Izaks, Betty Kanyimba, Elsie Jacobs, Azaiah Soabes, Uakapita Zaamuani, Grace Murorua, Penelope Muanganidze Front Row: Carolina Amaral-Machado, Annely Ipangelwa, Kaylynne July, Mr D. Vambe (Coach), Milla Claassen, Jen Kamwi, Uapingena Kandjoze

Hockey Girls 1st Team Back Row: Adama Cooper, Daniella Brunido, SalimĂŠ Gossayn, Amber Dercksen, Liya Herunga, Vivica Cupido, Hannah Murphy, Rejoice Vilho Front Row: Rachel Edmunds, Tamika Milho (Captain), Mr D. Vambe (Coach), Panduleni Khiba, Liza van Wyk

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Hockey Boys 1st Team Back Row: Jonathan Archer, Fagan Hansen, Craig McNally, Adam Johnston, Benjamin Coury, Unotjari Katunohange, Joshua Gossayn, Joshua Ford, Connor Martin Front Row: Ebenezer Tadesse, Mark Olles, Mr G. Butler (Coach), Dieter Koen, Nicolaas Jacobs (Captain) Absent: Tristan Kolling, Bjorn Paetzhold, Panduleni Amuenje, Damien Schutz

Netball U15 Back Row: Aanotida Chipfupa, Wendy Ipangelwa, Jessica Kennady, Paris Pickering, Ma-Iyaloo Kamati, Evangeline Nahole, Punaje Kuvare Front Row: Ando Amunkete, Ueriuka Makari, Punae Hengari, Hertha Vilho, Alana Adonis, Jane Rigava, Ti-A Gaomas

Netball U17 Back Row: Ava-Marie Greiner, Uetupanao Katjivena, Precious Kanime, Vijanda Pack Front Row: Ketu Ndara, Charmaine Goreses, Hitoko Tjitemisa, Morgan Doeses, Dinah Masule

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Soccer Girls Back Row: Ndeyapo Shatilue, Amanda Mufeti, Rauha Hanhapo, Alina Niipare, Kavee Kaputu Front Row: Tunenyanyu Kaholongo, Florence Wilkinson, Victoria Markgraaff (Captain), Mr H. Ndeitunga (Coach), Joanne Shapi, Vanessa Hodges, MonicaClare Nyango

Soccer Boys U15 Back Row: Tumna Kankondi, Richard Usiku, Stanley Shikwambi, Ileni Nashandi, Hiren Naidoo, Farai Mavhunga, Vija Pack Middle Row: Tinashe Maisiri, Kacimbi Pakote, Junior-Steps Nankela, Rodney Hamunyela, Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda, Lamek Ndongo, Munsanje Kawesha, Jordan Gaeb, Judrihano Thuys, Kuria Kuria, Reagan Abrahams, Shali Shiimbi Front Row: Cristin Henckert, Panduleni Amuenje, Nuno Pereira, Javee Mujoro (Captain), Hivirikee Haihambo, Stanley Shikwambi, Elmo Kandele Absent: Albert Weck, Ileni Nashandi, Farai Mavhunga, Linford Beukes

Soccer Boys U17 Back Row: Tristan Kolling, Simataa Masule, Rafael Neves, Kabamba Kafunda, Ngambui Katjivena, Seth Strauss, Matthew Mojekwu, Manuel Pedro Front Row: Martin Shipanga, Uzuvira Mujahere, Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe (Captain), Mr B. Wermann (Coach), Gelvanus Kariseb, Partick Brooker-Smith, Shewe Tarumbwa

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Soccer Boys U19 Back Row: Dantago Gawanab, Munashe Tom, Cristin Henckert Middle Row: Abbison Zezai, Dominicus Usiku, Nguundja Tjiramba, Bruce Mwaenga, Trevor Bezuidenhout, Philio Joseph, Andrew Kiangi, Chabalanda Siyambango Front Row: Nadir Tjitendero, Kudakwashe Chimonyo, Maxton Absolom (Captain), Mr A. Subeb (Coach), Liam Katjitae, Uaraa Moambokere, Innocent Ithindi Absent: Joshua van Wyk

Sport Photographers Adama Cooper (left), Jolene Visser (right)

Volleyball

Back Row: Nathaniel Nuulimbi, Cameron Lohmann, Tatjana Meiring, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua, Holger Binding, Luka Serrer Middle Row: Florence Wilkinson, Ogor Ogbokor, Alina Triebner, Kenisha Platt, Josslyn Beukes, Edna Nande, Linekeela Hangula, Rosa Shivolo, Sophia Trede, Helen Forster, Abigail Mushendami, Dania Sheehama Front Row: Gero Kirchner, Svenja Ries van Bergen, Mia Schutte, Claire Ries von Bergen, Haylene Bossau (Co-Ordinator), Ryan van Zyl (Co-ordinator), Elton Shipena, Henry Jonston, Jan-Louis Nortje Absent: Munesu Bishu, Angela Prokas, Mweshikolelo Ausiku

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Grade 8 The Grade 8s are a lively bunch this year and they tackled everything that came their way with enthusiasm and lots of noise.

We started the year with Orientation week where the Grade 8s were introduced to the rest of the school. They all wore costumes for the first week and at break times they participated in gruelling activities on the field, which were organised by the SMC. Orientation week culminated in the Grade 8 sleep-over, where not much sleeping happened as the students had to learn a complicated dance, complete obstacle courses and write their ‘first cycle test’ in the middle of the night.

The next big event was the Grade 12 and Grade 8 Candle Service where the Grade 12s symbolically welcomed the Grade 8s into the High School by passing candles to them. After the service the Grade 8s joined the new Grade 1 students to release pigeons to symbolise their respective entries into High School and Primary School.

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In February, students and parents came together for a social on the top floor of the Higher Centre. Many thanks to the PTFA for sponsoring this event.

In April, the Grade 8s travelled to the NaDEET centre in the Namib Rand Park, where they learned about conservation and sustainable living. It was impressive to see how they committed themselves to drastically reducing their water usage as well as learning to prepare meals using solar cookers. Activities included star gazing, hiking and learning how to conduct environmental impact assessments.

‘Responsible social media use’ was a key focus this year as we have seen an increase in problems arising when young people do not use apps like Whatsapp and Instagram with care. The SMC are thanked for all the extra work they put into helping Grade 8s overcome some of the obstacles that arose.

The Grade 8s also participated in a number of other activities, one of them being an outing to the National Liberation Museum as part of Heritage Week. We ended the year in a rousing interclass game of 30 Seconds which Grade 8J won by one point.

We bid a fond farewell to Alex, Ti-a, Oliver and Rodney, who left us this year. We will certainly miss them.

All in all it was a successful year and the Grade 8s are wished well for Grade 9 in 2018.

Orientation High school is an entirely new chapter in one’s life and can seem daunting at first. However, the SMC ensure that the first moments at St Paul’s are filled with joy, fun and everlasting memories. Orientation has become somewhat of a tradition for our school and every year students and teachers alike look forward to a week of activity.

brellas for them and swimming across the field. Shaving cream and baby powder are the SMC’s favourite form of punishment when a student cannot complete a particular task. While it may sound gruesome, the SMC ensures that it is always fun and light hearted. After their week-long torture, the students have a chance for revenge at the annual sleep-over.

The SMC selects a number of fictional characters for the new Grade 8s and each new student receives one of these characters, whom they must dress up as during their first week. They must also bring a brick, which they must take care of, and they must wrap their shoes in plastic bags as they are not yet worthy of the sacred St. Paul’s grounds. What follows is the orientation.

Orientation is often made out to be a horrible punishment of sorts but, in fact, it is a fun introduction to the school. The SMC facilitates this tradition every year to ensure that each new student feels welcome. Orientation is a clear example of where the SMC’s loyalties truly lie – with the students.

At every break, the Grade 8s assemble on the field and the SMC proceed to make them perform menial tasks, such as holding um-

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Grade 9 The year started off with a sigh of relief; they were not the ones going through orientation. This thought was celebrated when they had the privilege to be onlookers of the current Grade 8’s going through orientation. Soon, a day at Amani Development Centre followed where the focus was placed on teambuilding and bonding in their respective register classes. Each register class travelled by bus to a day filled with sun and many water balloons.

Here they made new friends and got to know their classmates a little bit better through many fun, yet challenging, activities. With newly formed bonds the Grade 9s were ready for the rest of the year and all that may come.

options were discussed and an online form had to be completed.

It was swift and with few complications.

The Grade 9s of 2017 proved to be a pleasant group with great spirit.

Term 2 was spent earnestly preparing for exams. These mid-year exams have a determinate impact on the subject choices to come.

This thought was pondered often throughout the term and many questions were raised about the great unknown future of Grade 10.

At the beginning of the third term they made history by being the first group ever to make their subject choices for Grade 10 online.

After an information evening, led by Mrs Jenkins, their subject

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Gr 10 Bonding

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Out of nature As the year was coming to a close all Grade Elevens were looking forward to one day: the Grade Eleven Outing. We looked forward to it for two reasons: it was a day to plan our final year, but mainly it was a day without having to solve math problems or conjugating verbs in various languages.

Once settled at the location, we spent some time playing a few games amongst ourselves or simply sitting and chatting. After all the students arrived it was time to plan our Matric Dance. After a few hot debates and protests, a decision was made and it was

celebrated with a dance competition. This proved to be so much fun that we forgot it was a competition! After the sweaty ordeal a vast majority decided to dip in the pool, where the strangest of games were conjured up. The day drew to a close when lunch was served. One would think that it would have been quiet as everyone was eating, but it was the very opposite. The dining area was buzzing with excited chatter and people who seldom speak to each other spoke like old friends. As conversation was swapped between tables one felt the comfort, familiarity and joy in the air, all thanks to a day with each other away from school.

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Matric Farewell

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Of African Soil I am of African soil.

From my coarse, thick soil-tinted hair To my thick soil-caressed skin Where melanin burns in abundance.

I am of African soil.

When my hand touches the earth beneath me, Where the blood of our brave warriors Still leaves a stain of courage So I may freely walk on it.

I am of African soil.

When I am awoken by my heart’s voracious tendencies And whispers to me, “Someday.”

I am of African soil.

When *uGogo holds my hand, Her eyes elegiac whenever she speaks of my grandfather, An African Adonis, she tells me of their story: The vivacious vixen and her chiselled empire of a man.

I am of African soil.

When I cross the border, From my place of birth, The *City of Kings, Returning back home, to the Land Of The Brave.

I am of African soil.

When I sit in a taxi Beside an elder, each strand of grey hair an adage.

I am of African soil.

When I sit down, pen and paper in front of me And try to encapsulate the Mind Of The African, Cosseting the African people, The great people of a continent so beautiful and protecting Like the lioness who turns into A bloodlust vulture At any sign of danger towards her cubs.

I am of African soil, Of African strength, Of Africa.

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DoE Bronze The IYA Bronze group of 2017 started off with 60 students, mostly from Grade 8 but also quite a few from Grade 9.

Students commit themselves to practice three months of regular sports, they improve on a skill or learn a completely new skill and offer community service for six months, all on an individual level and by individual choice.

As a group they all completed a preparatory hike around Avis Dam in June, which covered a distance of about 11km. A month later, with only 46 students remaining, they tested their physical and emotional limits during a cold winter weekend at Monte Christo for their Bronze adventurous journey.

Here is how some students describe their experience:

DoE Expedition by Katie Callesen My experience of the DoE Bronze journey has been an irreplaceable memory.

I never thought that making potato salad and sitting around a fire could be so entertaining but there we were, all 70-odd Bronzies huddled around warm flames getting to know each other and eating some really good food.

Aside from the expeditions, the community service gives one a dose of reality. It makes you realise how much we can help each other out in this world. Whether it’s by giving the dogs at the SPCA a little bit of love and exercise or volunteering at Noordkamp, you begin to appreciate what you have and how much you can help someone just by doing small things.

Sport definitely keeps one fit and ready for action. Yes, keeping up to date with the summaries and making sure that you have enough hours of community service is tiring, but it pays off when you go out for a weekend with people who are pleasant and friendly. I found myself becoming acquainted with new people and learning things about others who I didn’t know so well before.

Overall, I reckon that DoE is a fantastic experience and the memories definitely have a special place in my memory bank, with lots of open space for making more memories in the years to come.

Thank you Bronzies and Instructors for just being awesome!

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DoE expedition by Sandra Saad On the cold Saturday morning of July the fourteenth, the DoE Bronzies were in the parking lot of St Paul’s College loading their meagre belongings for the weekend into the stomach of the bus. All embarked after their final farewells with parents were made, chattering excitedly in anticipation for their first expedition. Gabby, the head girl, engaged enthusiastically in conversation, occasionally sharing her own DoE experiences.

Upon arrival, the Bronzies were shocked by the huge tree-house that divided the camp in two. The boys set up their belongings to the back of the tree-house and the girls to the front of it. Shortly after the arrival, everybody had their daypacks and set off on their first DoE hike. The hike was approximately four hours long and included walking past lakes that offered beautiful scenery and a not so beautiful smell. Hikers walked in groups, chattering breathlessly as they trudged on at what seemed like a never-ending path.

Arrival at camp meant tent-set-up time. Most had organised to share tents. The flaming rays of the setting sun glanced down at the camp, painting the haphazardly placed dots of tents from its majestic throne of blazing heat in golden glory, silently whispering a farewell before gracefully slipping away to rest behind the hills.

Duties were distributed and a fire blazed merrily. Hikers sat cozily around the fire, each introducing themselves in turn. The night was still young when the exhausted hikers split up, each heading off to complete their nightly tasks.

The evening’s meal was a delicious plate of braai steak and a variety of crisp salads. Everyone ate heartily, enjoying the cold evening breeze (a welcome relief from the day’s hot hike). Before long, everyone was filled to the brim and the cleaning crew helped pack up the night’s remains. Everyone went to bed happily welcoming a long night’s rest.

Morning rolled slowly in and all were awakened by the tooting of the river birds and the beautiful sounds of nature.

Breakfast and clean-up were brief as hikers hurriedly packed away, wishing to return home as quickly as possible to resume their sleep.

The hike, however, would not have been as enjoyable without the persistent efforts of our instructors: Mrs Schmidt, Mrs Louw, Mrs Hentze and Mrs Kuppel, who worked hard to ensure we had fun. The hike was fruitful; DoE participants became acquainted with each other and learned a great deal of camping tips.

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DoE Silver The DoE Silver was a successful year with a wonderful day out at Heja Lodge, where the group participated in teambuilding activities and prepared for their Orange River expedition. They were then prepared for the journey down the Orange River with Amanzi Trails. However, there was always a head wind, not only on the river, but also in terms of logbook entries and months of commitment in order to qualify to continue with Gold in 2018.

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DoE Young Gold Residential Project - Sesfontein In June the DoE Young Gold group spent a week in Sesfontein, in the Kunene Region. The purpose of the trip was to investigate humanwildlife conflict and to produce an educational video about this very controversial subject. At the same time, we taught extra lessons at the local school.

After a gruelling ten-hour bus trip, we set up camp at a community-based campsite. We met game guards from the local conservancy and were briefed about the importance of managing human-wildlife conflict. Many of the farmers in the area have suffered as a result of lion attacks on their livestock. Crops and people are also at risk from elephants. The local communities must manage wildlife in their area as a resource for attracting tourists and supplying meat.

Interviews were conducted with numerous farmers and community leaders and video footage was collected to compile a documentary.

The group also went on a rhino tracking expedition with the game guards. The first group to undertake this adventure was fortunate enough to spot three young lions at a distance. These three lions were the culprits in a raid on a farm in the vicinity.

Afternoons were spent at the local school offering extra Maths, English and Social Studies lessons. It was a real eye-opener to see the conditions under which many children are taught in the more remote regions of the country. At the same, time we developed a healthy respect for the commitment of some of the teachers working in such challenging circumstances.

Our film directors spent their evenings editing video footage with the help of Jules. The remainder of the group took it in turns to cook over a fire or on a gas stove, which was quite an experience. Nobody will ever forget the pasta/pap of the first night! The guilty parties will not be mentioned by name.

The ablution facilities were basic but suitable, especially for those who spent hours grooming themselves every day. The campsite was also visited by numerous squirrels and mice. The mice were the preferred prey of our resident sand snake. Several times we were visited by a small spotted genet. Baboons were a constant threat, but, thankfully, they stayed away from us.

A visit to a nearby Ova-Himba village gave us the chance to interact with the local communities and to buy various curios. A flat tyre on the bus failed to dampen our spirits and local people were quick to assist us. The lodge at Sesfontein also assisted us with cool-room facilities for our perishable food. The pool was also a life-saver when it was swelteringly hot.

The return journey was long and gruelling, but it could not detract from a wonderful experience. The group became very close through shared experiences.

The final video will be shared with other schools because it is a topic in both Geography and Development Studies.

We must thank Jules and Adriaan for their support and assistance on our trip.

DoE Old Gold Old Gold DoE final expedition 2017 On Saturday, the 20th of May, a bus filled with an excited group of students left Windhoek to go on their final DoE expedition.

Our final destination for our DoE Gold expedition was Luderitz. We marked our territory in this town, specifically right in front of the sign that says “Luderitz”.

Our very adventurous group was handed the task of taking as many impressive pictures as possible, which took place before we lazed around in our luxurious rooms in the well-known Nest Hotel. This was after exploring Luderitz, visiting Kolmanskop and going on a relaxing boat cruise.

What a great way it was to end off our DoE experience. Our memories will be filled with breath-taking landscapes, endless laughter as well as exhausting hikes that ended up in excruciating pain. The group of ten deserved this relaxing experience in Luderitz after surviving an exhausting hike through the Fish River canyon for three days. The Klipspringer Trail included going into and out of the canyon and walking for hours and hours on end with nothing other than rocks and sand in sight. Regardless of aching muscles, blisters and the scorching heat, the group successfully completed the trail.

The day before starting the hike, we also had a “prep hike” when we encountered a problem while driving to the first camp. The bus failed to drive through the thick sand on the way to the camp and all of us had to walk to the first destination.

Luckily, we were assisted by a very kind gentleman who offered to take us to our camp where we spent the first night.

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Cultural Activities Chapel Band The Chapel Band is an enthusiastic group of young people who love to make music together. We are in a constant state of development with new people joining each year, but we are always sad to see the experienced musicians leave. We were blessed with Maxton playing drums for five years before he left school. However, Farai has been practicing his drumming and is now playing in the senior Chapel. Thando has taken over as the Junior Chapel drummer.

Our guitarists, Megan, Michaela and Talia, are really developing well under the helpful instruction of Ruben. They also contribute positively with suggestions for new songs.

Galilei is playing a good leadership role in the group. He is a gifted musician with a confident ability on the piano.

Luke and Luka are our invaluable sound and media men, who are consistently ensuring that the songs are screened properly through the data projector, and that the sound is balanced.

Although the group is small, they are all thoroughly committed.

Each person plays a role in producing music for Chapel, and they have grown in ability and confidence over the course of the year.

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Craft Club Once again, the Crafters showed exciting creativity this year.

We started off with 10 members, losing some on the way as the demands of the academic year took its toll.

The skills we mastered during this year were, amongst others, • Scented body scrubs • Gel soaps • Knitted and crafted soft toys

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Recycled Nespresso pod jewellery Recycled Nespresso pod angels Faux stained glass Sharpie tie dyes Decorative notebooks Decorative candles

Crafting remains one of the most satisfying activities as the variety is infinite and the stunning results are visible every week.

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Debating Club The St Paul’s Debating Society participated in three debating activities in 2017, namely, a Public Speaking Competition, as well as two friendly debates against Delta and St George’s respectively.

The Public Speaking Competition that took place at Windhoek Gymnasium saw participation from various schools, including but not limited to, St George’s and DHPS. Each school was represented by a senior public speaker as well as a junior public speaker. St Paul’s College was represented by Othello (Senior) and Letu (Junior). Unfortunately, neither of the two speakers managed to make the top five in either category.

Furthermore, St Paul’s had a friendly debate with Delta High School. Two debates occurred concurrently, one including the junior speakers and the other including senior speakers. The junior

St Paul’s team came out on top against the more seasoned junior Delta team in the debate “Reduce the Voting Age to 16”. The Senior Delta team proved to be stronger than the Senior St Paul’s team, as they had won that debate at the International Relations Debate.

The last debate-related activity of the year was a friendly debate against St George’s. The debate was set up as a debate between the junior teams of the respective schools. However, due to logistical issues, St George’s only managed to bring a team comprising of senior speakers. The junior team lost the debate against the St George’s senior team, but the speakers gained valuable experience.

Johannes Shangadi

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Drama

Love, Chaos and Order

A “Drama-Club” Produ

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At the end of July 2017 we were able to proud ly present our latest production: Love, Chaos and Order!

It was a world premiere - really! The whole pie ce, from the first ideas to the fin ished performance, wa s written by ourselves.

A somewhat strange pair of professors demo nstrated at four different experime ntal groups how difficu lt the topic of “love” is for young and old, for couples an d family, or among friends, again an d again. The highlight wa s that the audience was allowed to decide which end they wanted to see. And certainly the re were also some thing s to think about at home. For exa mple, the question of how stable one’s own family is un der the surface. Or the question of whether you really know and understand your cla ssmates.

Or the really difficult qu estion of how to choo se the right partner. How do you behave correctly when you are left with unrequited love?

Obviously, as the pupil s have had a lot of pre vious experience with all these qu estions, the three perfo rmances became a huge success.

From our point of vie w as directors, the wh ole work was very successful becau se every student could really get involved and learned a lot for the stage as we ll as for the world outside the theatr e.

The scepticism amon g the students was gre at at first whether they were cre ative enough, whether time would be enough, and so on…

But in the end, the enthu siasm and the increased self-con fidence was all the gre ater.

We are already lookin g forward to the next production in 2018!

Marc Mehnert and Clem entine Ruel

And the Oscar goes to…

The year 2017 saw the St Paul’s College Drama Department enter a new domain with their self-written and self-produced play, ‘Love, Chaos & Order’, which commenced its threenight run on the 20th of July.

As the new school year began in early January, the Drama Department, spearheaded by Madame Clémentine Ruel and Herr Mark Mehnert, held auditions to select some of the College’s finest actors. However, rehearsal was only half of the unsuspecting actors’ workload, as they were tasked with writing, producing and directing their very own short plays, compiled to fit their theme for the year: Love.

Although it was no easy task producing an original play, the talented, young cast/crew were able to organise their beautiful mess of ideas into well-structured plot lines with mature underlying themes such as infidelity, unrequited love and dysfunctional families.

The performance was split into four plays, representing four different types of love and four seasons, with four different troupes of actors, each tasked with writing a script that dealt with their ‘type of love.’ Added onto that, each troupe had to perform their component in an individual style of theatre, which they chose themselves. Summer dealt with romantic love and the cast opted for presenting their episode as a musical à la Grease (1978). Winter presented unrequited love and chose to mime their piece as an ode to

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noir-films’ pantomime legends Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Spring dealt with family love, and Autumn dealt with friendship.

Every performance was unique as each troupe of actors presented an extract of their play, after which the audience was given the opportunity to vote for the two seasons they wished to see to completion.

The three-night run of the play attracted audience members from within and outside the school community, all of whom very much enjoyed the play, almost as much as the cast/crew who, after each show, were kindly served coffee and tea by their wonderful mentors.

According to a member of the cast, “Opening night was the most nerve wracking, because everything that could have gone wrong ultimately did go wrong. But we were very slick and improvised some parts successfully.” Ultimately, the young talents of St Paul’s College were able to pull off an original play of immense quality; written, produced and directed within very little time. Although there will not be another play in the third trimester, the Drama Department will keep working to ensure that the talents of the College are well nurtured.

Othello Joseph.

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Exchange Programmes Dutch Exchange The exchange programme is great exposure to interacting with people who are different to what you are used to. The flight from Windhoek to Doha and from Doha to Amsterdam was rather exciting. We experienced no unpleasant behaviour as the people at the airport were rather helpful and friendly. Furthermore, we visited great places such as the Anne Frank Huis in Amsterdam, and got to experience a different atmosphere in the city life. We greatly enjoyed the water ride and the Efteling. The adaptation to the school was no problem as we got the hang of it. The people were helpful and welcoming. The trip to Amsterdam was amazing as we got the chance to explore the beautiful city.

Monique April

The Dutch exchange programme provided me with an opportunity I will never forget. I was able to explore the beautiful streets of Amsterdam; go on boat rides through the canals; and go back in time while visiting the Anne Frank House. Furthermore, the four weeks I spent there did not only help me to grow as an individual, it also challenged me to step out of my comfort zone, which enabled me to grow as a student. Thus, my Afrikaans has greatly improved. In addition, the transition from Namibia to the Netherlands was truly one of the biggest highlights of my experience. All the anticipation, the excitement and the time spent with the other Namibian students made the excursion even more enjoyable. I would like to challenge others to step out of their comfort zones and norms and participate in this programme for the experience of a lifetime!

Leilah Hans

French Department and French Exchange The number of students enrolled for French as a Foreign Language continues to grow, much to my delight! The total number of students was 123 in 2017. This course starts in Grade 8 and ends in Grade 12, when matric students write IGCSE and AS Level. AS Level was implemented in Namibia only this year as Cambridge decided not to continue with HIGCSE anymore. This new syllabus is quite demanding but some students overcame the challenge with success! This year, 19 students wrote Ordinary Level and 8 students wrote AS Level.

French as a Foreign Language is becoming more popular at the school, and the department is trying to use enjoyable

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methods of teaching so that students learn in a stimulating environment: role plays, games, writing stories, and making movies – all in French (activities which all the French students enjoyed a lot). The new French classroom, situated at the Higher Center, has a smart-board which makes learning French even more pleasurable – thanks to a more interactive teaching/learning process. The classroom is bigger and the students feel at ease in a learner friendly environment.

Ten students took part in the Franco-Namibian Exchange Programme: Sian Clayton, Ashia Whitelock, Theodorus Wassenaar, Ryan Symonds-Mayes, Jamie Coetzee, Denise Musvamiri, Zianah Tjitendero, Ira Varela, Dimpho-Dintle

Moloi, and Simataa Masule. They hosted their exchange students in June/July and went to France for a month in December. This programme is offered to Grade 10 and 11 students who wish to discover France and its culture, and to improve their skills in French.

Ms Karine Sinden returned to St Paul’s from the 2nd term, teaching Grade 9 and 11 Ordinary.

We thank the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre for kindly sponsoring the prizes for the top French pupils for 2017: Imbeni Amunkete (Grade 10) Kyana Diehl (Grade 11 – AS level) Reabetswe Pereko (Grade 11 – O level) Layla Diehl (Grade 12 – AS level) Sergio Duchaine (Grade 12 – O level)

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German Exchange My Berlin experience My experience in the capital of Germany is one I won’t forget. Being a young African going from a place with 400 000 citizens to a city with 4 million citizens, was a whole new world. One thing I particularly miss is the freedom in Berlin: public transport will take you anywhere you want and at any time. The people are incomparable to here. There, most people are open-minded and the artistic scene is extraordinary and popular. Berlin is a must when traveling to Germany, as the German culture is welcoming and the German cuisine will sweep you off your feet, literally.

It was a truly remarkable experience.

Sebastion van Niekerk Cameron’s exchange experience

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My school experience in Germany While I was in Germany, I attended JohannSebastian-Bach-Gymnasium in Mannheim.

The school is named after a famous German composer. School started at 7h50 every day. On Monday, Tuesday and Friday, school ended at 13h15, which was not so different to St Paul’s College. On Wednesday, school ended at 16h00, and on Thursday, it ended at 17h00.

The lessons were 55 minutes long, which was quite different, and they often had double lessons. My favourite lessons were English and Biology. I would definitely like to return to Germany. If you are able to participate in the exchange, I would definitely advise you to do so.

Alina

Reporters’ Club Founding greatness / Our story / Reporter’s Club: An Autobiography.

The Reporters’ Club was set in motion by our very own Ms Marianné Pretorius at the end of 2014. It had been her idea for a while before that to create a Media Club, because she felt that it would be beneficial to students to learn her field of study. So when Namibia Media Holdings (NMH) contacted her regarding the school newspaper programme, she was thrilled.

Students who showed interest in this new club were asked to complete an application where they had to choose which kind of media they were most interested in. And, roughly half a year later, the Reporters’ Club was founded and we began our first daunting task: the first edition of the St Paul’s Times.

In the spirit of self-reflection we can truly say that our first was, as many firsts are, awkward and confusing. As our first editor Niel Swanepoel said, “Firsts are scary. There is no blueprint to follow, no answer sheet to copy from, or past mistakes to learn from.” We have grown immensely over the years and now we all have a good laugh about our humble beginnings.

However, the NMH school newspaper programme was only a beginning to our beloved Reporters’ Club. The club currently publishes the St Paul’s Times bi-annually, but we also continue to fully involve all forms of media including photography, radio presenting, and video editing and filming, to name a few.

Each school term, the Reporters’ Club is responsible for presenting an assembly to the school based on new skills that we have learnt.

These assemblies follow many storylines, such as a news broadcast or a reality show.

The Reporters’ Club members are more like a family than a club.

We have all been trained in various media forms in both our internal and NMH media camps. We attended the first NMH media camp in 2015, and continue to ship our newbies to the camp. Our internal media camp was held at Okahandja Country Lodge, where we filmed, bonded and learnt.

Written By:

Haylene Bossau Valeska Brodie Amore Pretorius

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Science Fair In the first term this year, the Annual St Paul’s Science Fair was held in the Higher Centre at the school and all Grade 8 students had the opportunity to exhibit their scientific skills and present their work to professionals from the various scientific fields. Our students delivered projects of a high standard and impressed the judges. Twelve of the top projects were selected to represent St Paul’s at the Khomas Regional Science Fair, which took place between 10 and 14 July this year.

We congratulate our students who excelled at Regional level and proved themselves worthy representatives of the school. From the twelve projects that were entered, St Paul’s learners were awarded 2 Bronze, 5 Silver, and 5 Gold medals, as well as 2 category winners. St Paul’s also earned a second place in the schools category. We are proud to announce that seven of the twelve learners were selected to continue to the National Science Fair. Unfortunately, the National Science Fair has been postponed indefinitely. This, however, will give learners more time to prepare and improve their projects.

Khomas Regional Science Fair

Bronze Medals:

Lethu Demas Prescious Kanime

Silver medals:

Gold medals:

Daniel Branch Alexander Cartwright Caleb Titus Jana Swanepoel Ma Iyaloo Nicola Nitscke Jessica Kennedy Friedrich Setzkorn Hanna Murphy Tino Pack

Best in category: Albert Weck

Jonathan Archer Hannah Obbes

Craig McNally Heather Kausch Category winners: Friedrich Setzkorn

‘Engineering & Technology’

Hanna Murphy

‘Plant Science’

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Outreach and Service Blood Clinic The blood donation clinic visited St Paul’s College twice in 2017. This worthy cause is of vital importance to the country.

NamBTS collected 68 units of blood in 2017, which has helped to secure a sufficient blood supply, especially during the holiday periods. These units can potentially save 204 lives.

Many students are keen donors and they are thanked for their participation in this life-saving outreach.

Students must be 16 years old in order to become a blood donor.

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Environmental Club (E-Club) As always, our hopes and aspirations are greater than what we can actually manage, but with the few loyal members we hope to at least spread awareness for the necessity to care for our environment and planet – the only one we have.

We started off with an Environmental Outreach to Dagbreek School. Global United Football Club is sponsoring projects that support grassroots Environmental Clubs, and we were invited to be part of the first trial run.

We met twice at Dagbreek School in the first term, with each of our students being partnered with two Dagbreek children. These were more social meetings as we were a bit overwhelmed by the neediness of the children and that their abilities were not as advanced as we were led to believe. Despite each of our students ‘getting’ two Dagbreek children (they were more than we expected, and we were less than we had hoped for), they gave positive feedback, and it was amazing to see how well they managed the so very different children and how kind they were to them. We had to re-assess our commitment and involvement with them, as we did not want to lose our children for lack of stimulation. The concept of getting involved and spreading the environmental enthusiasm with other schools at grassroots levels, as envisaged by the United Football Club, is a first in Namibia.

We alternated meeting at school to get into our ‘maintenance’ project. The idea behind it being: if you try to fix and maintain you save waste, so you do your part for the environment.

At school, Mr Wolfgang Schenk (representative of the Gee-Om project through the United Global Football Club) helped us to get to know the tools that we would need in maintenance. The pupils did a thorough survey of what and where things needed fixing in the classrooms and on the school grounds. However, for various reasons we were not given permission to do any of the maintenance at school itself, and thus had to re-assess this project.

At Dagbreek School we made bottle ‘containers’ (cutting and folding coke bottles to use as parcels) and decorated them. We also had an Easter egg hunt, which was a highlight for the children.

With the hostel children (the more lower functioning children) we started making more practical recycling projects, which the teachers and children could finish or work on independently afterwards.

1) We made bricks from shredded and soaked newspapers, which can be used as fire bricks.

2) We cut plastic bags into strips, knotting them together like yarn to crotchet, knit or weave shopping bags and mats with.

(Both these articles will more likely be used in their homes, especially the fire bricks, as most come from the townships where there is no electricity.)

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We started ‘bike maintenance/fixing’ sessions with Laban Maffal from PAY (Physical Active Youth). These sessions were also held at Dagbreek School with their bike team, so with the higher functioning day scholars as we also had their bikes to work on. The tutor is sponsored by the Global United Football Club.

We had hoped to have an open day where anybody could come with his / her bike and our students could be the ‘experts’ in showing how to fix your bike on the spot, but this did not materialise as the numbers of the E-Club started dwindling.

At school we had a very successful Paper Drive in the first term: collecting 6,5 tonnes of paper (or 77 trees). We kept magazines and scrap paper aside, which we are passing on to any Kindergarten or school that is in need of this material. Former shoebox schools regularly come to get some material. The Grade 8s won this competition.

In June we had a civvies day and plastic awareness week.

Did you know?

• 50% of 3 000 million tons of plastic produced every year is used ONLY ONCE, and then thrown away.

• Most clothes are made with some polyester. Polyester is a plastic thread!

• Plastics use up finite natural resources. Up to 100 million barrels of oil are needed to make the world’s plastic bags each year. Yet, the typical usage of a plastic bag is just 20 minutes.

• By 2050 our oceans will have more plastic trash than fish.

• ALL chips and snack packets are made from plastic and CANNOT be recycled because of the heavy ink in the print.

On-going collections on the premises are: 1) The E-waste container for all gadgets with a battery or cable (computers, toasters, radios, etc.).

2) Ink cartridge box (we ‘earned’ N$ 450.00 with this, which was donated to the Rhino Fund).

3) The File 13 (office paper) collections in the classrooms and offices.

We have donated recycled plastic benches for the courtyard and will beautify the Upper and Middle School with pots and plants.

Unfortunately, all the Grade 11 students withdrew from the E-Club during the second term, as they felt Thursday afternoon is inconvenient either with other school activities or with the cycle tests the next day. Thursday generally seems to be a bad day, but we applaud the students who have been loyal and active members, despite all the odds. … And so, we soldier on for our earth and environment!

The E-Club members Mr T. Manamike and Mrs U. Salvoldi

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Junior City Council The Junior City Council consists of a group of youth, with two representatives from each school in Windhoek. The Council supports communities in our city by raising funds and doing service projects. In February 2017, the introductory workshop took place at the Katutura Community Development Centre and gave new and old members a chance to bond and reconnect. By the end of the workshop weekend, we felt comfortable with each other, had a better understanding of leadership and our roles as Councillors, and had set common goals for the year. Most importantly, we were ready to tackle our projects.

Unfortunately, our coordinator quit and, as a result, we had fewer activities than we would have liked. Nonetheless, we successfully carried out a few projects, including a fundraising project for cancer, a city cleaning campaign, and a visit to an old age home. My favourite project was the visit to the old age home because it filled my heart to bond with the elderly over stories of their past, to cook for them, and to see their faces light up with gratitude when we gave them each a small gift. Being part of this group has been a true privilege and given me the opportunity to build friendships with inspiring people, and to gain different perceptions about important matters through debates.

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Make The Difference (MTD) Make the Difference 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.

Firstly, there was the Apple project for CAN (Cancer Association of Namibia). Representatives collected money from all the classes to sell as many apples as possible and N$ 5 720 was raised for the Cancer Association, who provided the delicious apples. Kaja Pack received a stationery hamper for the most apples sold. She has decided to donate the hamper to MTD. This hamper will be given to a deserving student during our 2018 outreach.

During the year a garden was started at Maria’s Kindergarten. It is hoped that the garden will feed many empty stomachs in the future.

The boys in the club sharpened their DIY skills: desks were sanded and varnished; door knobs were replaced; car tyres were changed; and some wooden boxes were renovated, which will be donated to deserving Pre-primary Schools in Windhoek.

Then, Pink Day came around again! Pink Day was an especially huge achievement for the group. Every member baked cupcakes for a sale and made Coconut Ice for each student in the school to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Once again, the N$ 3311.10 that was raised went towards improvements in the new recovery house for children battling cancer.

One of the biggest projects Make the 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 the Difference collected previously loved clothes from the school community. Then the club spent hours sorting and labelling all the donated clothes. The outcome was astounding! We were fortunate to provide clothes to less fortunate community members in Windhoek, as well as Walvis Bay. This project 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!

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Nordkamp Centre Outreach In 2017, a bumper number of students enrolled in the Bernhard Nordkamp Outreach. There were 17 Grade 8s, 9 Grade 9s, 10 Grade 10s, 19 Grade 11s, and a smattering of Grade 12s on the list at the beginning of the year. Because the large St Paul’s bus could not accommodate everyone at once, the group was divided into two, with the Grade 8s and 9s going and then the Grade 10s and 11s going out on alternate Wednesdays.

Every Wednesday, we were heartily welcomed by Mary Beth, and by all the children of the Centre with their chants: St Paul’s! St Paul’s!

Who enjoyed the joint reading of stories and the occasional writing and arithmetic practice more? The Grade 2s from the BNC? Or our 13- to 18-year-olds who were greatly appreciated and loved while ‘playing school’ at the Centre? The contribution made in encouraging these vibrant little minds with their ‘Reading, Riting and Rithmetic’ is a valuable community service and, for us, exceptionally rewarding.

Two highly successful cake sales generated funds for our Nordkamp savings account, carried over from year to year. A tidy sum was used to buy Christmas treats for the Grade 2s: small snakes and ladders sets, bouncing balls, slime (ugh!), marbles, and yummy treats to eat.

We look forward to a new intake of committed students to the Bernhard Nordkamp Outreach in 2018.

Celia Mendelsohn and Ustine Louw

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The Shoebox Project As said by one of the most dedicated students of this project, “Not a single Shoebox excursion is ever the same, and one always leaves having learnt something new and having gained a new perception on life and the world around.”

The Shoebox project is built on a strong foundation of values which include being caring and selfless and giving a little bit of yourself to others. One is taught to be appreciative of everything and everyone around you, because the reality is that there are people out there who are grateful and satisfied with the bare minimum that they have.

The children who receive shoeboxes are always extremely happy and joy radiates from their smiles because they know that someone out there cares for them.

Experiencing this joy first-hand is a priceless moment that cannot be quantified and therefore this project creates memories that will last a lifetime.

Each year that this project is made successful through the dedication of the St Paul’s students the quality of life of many others are changed.

Sport Athletics The annual Inter House event went off well and our students and staff had a blast on the day. From this event we selected over 40 athletes to participate in the Inter Schools event. St Paul’s produces a good number of athletes each year, with this year

being no different. Over the two days, the boys and girls competed and had great results. Due to the rules of the competition, only Nicolaas Jacobs went to the Coca Cola Nationals for a record 5th year.

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Basketball At present, the boys are grouping to build a team that can compete at league level. They met twice a week on the court and continued, together, to develop and build on their skills. Keep an eye on these lads, 2018 could see a competitive league team.

Events and Tournaments We participated in several tournaments, achieving excellent results. Unfortunately, we lost the Classic Clash match against St George’s, but we will come back with a bang next year. At the Jubber, Kom-en-Haal, Windhoek Gym Festival, and WHS Centenary our hockey, netball and soccer teams did excellently and performed well during the 2-, 3- and 4-day events. We continue to develop and promote our sport and students through sport. This will grow each year as we achieve the results we set out for. More teams will participate in tours and development clinics during 2018. The success the U19 soccer boys had in Stellenbosch was a testament to our development programmes through the years.

Fit Club Dr Agnew, with assistance from two of our seniors, continued to keep the flame alight through the year. A small group of students participated in this sport; they showed commitment and resilience to continue each week. It’s a fun activity that keeps you fit and your blood pressure low, and burns your calories.

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Hockey

The SAINTS collaboration came to an end in November 2016, a decision taken by the NSSU. We moved on and both girls and boys continued as if it never happened. The struggle was real, our coaches and players put their best foot forward with the drive and ambition they showed on and off the pitch.

The Girls played awesome hockey this past season. The break from our partnership brought them together. Against some of the biggest opposition, at times when it mattered most, the girls were a force to be reckoned with. Some of their best hockey was played at the Jubber and Windhoek Gymnasium Festivals. Hockey has always been strong at St Paul’s, and this will not change in the years to come.

As the boys regrouped, it was evident it would be a tough season ahead. A few minor hiccups along the way actually brought the team together. Every week, in their pursuit for pure hockey, they played with spirit, determination and strong team dynamics.

It was a tough year and our seniors lead from the front, carrying the juniors and mentoring them. We look forward to a great year, next year.

Netball As they continued to improve, the ability of the teams started forming great bonds and the team dynamic showed in each match the girls played. The U15 girls did relatively well this season, considering most of them were new to the sport.

They played C League, and showed tenacity and good sportsmanship and fought to the final whistle in every game.

Our U17 girls are a force to be reckoned with. Made up of many junior players, the girls showed improvement and were determined to prove a point, not only to the school but also to themselves. This team is one to watch in the future.

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Soccer We entered teams into the HopSol League, which consisted of a mixture of School and Club teams from all around the capital.

From the get go, our boys stepped into the role, playing some of the best football we’ve seen since the days of Garren Smith, Ayanda Katjitae, and Kleopas Imalwa, known as the greatest football players to come out of our development programmes.

Changes to the team after the break altered our fate and we ended 6th in the table – a valiant effort.

Watch this space in 2018.

During the U17 level, the game was fast, technical and filled with high pressure. The boys who played during the last season were some of the best in the school, and we were confident that they would do well. The season was long and gruelling and they just didn’t have the legs to last. Their effort was great and we know next year, they will be more prepared, both mentally and physically.

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Clash of Champions

An event that has become a tradition in St Paul’s is the volleyball tournament .This year it came with a bang: the Clash of Champions. It entails volleyball in the first term, and tug of war and basketball during the second term.

The volleyball tournament was intense, with each class getting an opportunity to play. Grade 12L and 10G made it to the finals, with Grade 12L emerging victorious. After, the finalists played against the unbeatable teacher’s team and the fearless SMC team for bonus points. The teachers who were involved were Mrs Clementine Ruel, Mrs Andrea Kuppel, Mrs Joanne Van Dyk, Mr Makhosiwonke Sibanda, Mr Andre Benjamin, and Mr Jako Fourie.

It was a fun-filled tournament that brought the whole school together in high spirits.

Girls Soccer

Girls soccer has taken a small set back with the majority of the players finishing Grade12. The team has been working at developing and understanding this beautiful game, and have played several friendlies against good opposition with varied results. The team is ready to play league football again and will participate in the new girl’s league next year.

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Swimming

Volleyball We can no longer say this is a social sport as it continues to grow every year. 2017 saw 33 students playing volleyball on a Thursday afternoon. We had a small issue with the rehabilitation of the field and had to stop playing from September. We are looking to enter competitions and will see if a league materialises in 2018.

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Social Events Candle Ceremony

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Commencment Service

Higher Centre upper level plans

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Independence Celebrations

Independence Day Celebrations Every year the school has the opportunity to celebrate the country’s growing independence by dressing up in all cultural attires. This year, the SMC hosted a cultural fashion show to show appreciation for the students who went an extra mile for their traditional appearance on this special day.

Two students from each register class were nominated and eventually a final pair was selected by SMC Grade Heads to represent an entire grade. There was a variety of cultures, ranging from international heritages to more local ones.

However, only two could be crowned The Best Dressed, which was awarded to Joan Damases and Judriano Thuys.

The colourful day ended with an Oshikandela treat and a well-deserved long weekend for the students.

Tulela Pea

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Jazz Evening Jazzing the night away There was a hum of excitement in the days leading up to the St Paul’s Jazz Evening. The event was held on Friday, 2 June, on the top floor of the Higher Centre and featured renowned South African Jazz duo Christien Conradie and Phillip Holder, who were specially flown up for the event.

On the morning of the event, the musicians treated the pupils of the school to a preview of their performance. The students were exposed to a style of music that many were unfamiliar with. While some initially had reservations about this new genre, their minds were quickly changed as the musicians beguiled the audience with their stirring melodies. While enjoying the music, the students were also introduced to the basic history of Jazz music.

The Jazz Evening was an absolute success. A committee of parents and teachers absolutely transformed the venue into a magical space that transported guests to 1920s New Orleans at the height

of the Jazz Age. Tables covered with organza were spread through the room and black paper silhouettes of jazz musicians hung on the walls. In keeping with the theme, street food, such as pulled pork and chicken rolls, was available for those who needed some dinner.

Throughout their performance, the musicians made sure to involve the audience in the show. The saxophonist, Phillip Holder, walked through the audience as he played, luring people on to the dance floor. He was a true performer and encouraged everyone to seize the opportunity to ‘let loose’ and enjoy themselves thoroughly.

The evening culminated in the whole audience – teachers, parents and students alike – taking to the dance floor. Everyone, young and old, had a wonderful time.

Cenovey Kruger

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Matric Farewell

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Coca-Cola Interhouse Maths Olympiad

Read-a-thon My sincerest gratitude to all parents for their contributions to the Read-a-thon. This year the theme was ‘Colours of the Rainbow: diversity in our nation’. We became involved at the Tobias Hainyeko Project School and other charities. All scholars had the privilege of visiting the school, and several parents accompanied the classes on these outings.

Collections - We had three colour food sales, collectively generating N$ 33 923.

- On Thursday, 28 September 2017, the tuck shop contributed an additional N$ 2 000, bringing the total to N$ 35 923.

- Clothes, toys, educational toys, soft toys, shoes, bags, stationery, DVDs, books, calendars, and much more were collected during the week.

Recipients - N$ 25 000 was donated to Tobias Hainyeko Project School.

On Monday, 9 October, Mr Mackarill, the Principal, and Mrs Cynthia da Purificacao, who is in charge of donations, accepted the contribution on behalf of the school.

- N$ 10 000 was donated to the Anusa project.

On Monday, 9 October, Mr Ulf Schwicke accepted the cheque for the Anusa project.

Mr Schwicke is the Head of the Board of Beautiful Kidz. The Anusa project is a subdivision of Beautiful Kidz, dedicated to providing recyclable sanitary pads to girls who cannot afford them. It also provides orphans with school uniforms created by

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formerly unemployed ladies.

Remaining sweets, fruit and cupcakes were distributed amongst street children, the Ouderust Old Age Home and the Katutura Old Age Home.

The puzzles, pre-school books and soft toys went to the children’s wards of the State and Katatura Hospitals.

Shoes and clothes were given to the parents of Tobias Hainyeko Project School, the Katutura Old Age Home, and other elderly persons in need.

The magazines were donated to the Ovitoto School in the North.

A number of books went to St Paul’s library. Duplicates went to two other schools: Tobias Hainyeko Project School and Omaandi Combined School in the North.

Below is an extract from a letter I received from a teacher at Omaandi Combined School: “My name is Klaudia, I have schooled in the northern part at Omaandi Combined School. The school has Grades 1 - 10. The school has not been performing well due to many reasons like lack of study materials, student walk long distance to school, due to poverty children go to school on empty stomach, lack of understanding of the importance of education by both parents and children, language problem (kids speak vernacular / Oshiwambo at home and being taught in English), lack of extra materials (e.g. story books), no TV in the villages and thus they missing out on kids programmes... just to mention but a few.”

Tobias Hainyeko Project School will also receive the donated kitchen utensils and non-perishable food.

- Wash cloths, soap, toothpaste and body cream will be donated to the Ouderust and Katutura Old Age Homes, as well as the 120 children from Dagbreek School.

- Videos will go to a primary school in Dordabis. During the Reada-thon of 2015, we donated a television and video player to this school.

- Miscellaneous donations (such as curtains, book bags, lunch boxes, sheets, etc.) will be donated to Tobias Hainyeko Project School.

In every grade, the four scholars who read the most received a book prize and a certificate. The scholar who read the most overall is Zarah Zukoro in Grade 2A. The class that returned the most reading slips and read the most is Grade 2A. They received a floating trophy.

Given the massive contribution made by everyone, we will not have an official class winner this year. Each class will have the opportunity to do further outreach and deliver donations to an organisation. In addition to the above, the Grade 2s will visit the SPCA, and the Grade 3s will visit a nursery.

The bookmarks made by the Grade 5s will be included in a gift package to the children of the Maerua Orphanage. On the 20th October, the Grade 4 classes will go to Dagbreek School to help and support them with their marketing day. It will also be the official opening of Dagbreek’s recycling project and it will be televised by NBC and broadcast by Channel 7.

Parents are more than welcome to join us on any of our outings.

Please liaise with the class representative or register class teacher.

All of the donations are currently being sorted for delivery.

Once again, thank you to every parent, child and teacher who helped to make this year’s Read-a-thon an astronomical success. In addition, due to the generous contributions of parents throughout the year to the Library Fund, we purchased books to the value of N$ 24 000 for the Primary School and N$ 21 000 for the Secondary School. Without your financial support to our Library Fund, these additions would not have been possible.

I want to invite the parents to borrow books from the library or just to visit our Media Centre. Please help me to encourage a reading culture in our school and our community. Our motto, after all, is that ‘Knowledge is Power’.

All praise and glory be to God who has blessed us and so called us to be a blessing to others with our positive attitudes and willingness to give.

Acts 20:35 “And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, when He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Media Centre Greetings.

Mrs J Koekemoer Media Centre

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St Valentine’s Dance

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Art Art Exhibition 2017 It is Art Department policy to exhibit at least one piece of every student who does Art and Design, and generally more than a single piece. Since all Grade 8s and 9s take this subject, as do a large number of Grade 10s, the exhibition takes up three spaces: the two large Art rooms and the conference centre next door.

Fewer Grade 11s and 12s continue with Art until their final year, but their exhibition is showcased in the conference room – taking up much of the allocated space each year. The exhibition is a celebration of everything the Art Department does and stands for, and as such, is a very important evet on our calendar!

In 2017 we were truly honoured to have Su Naude open the exhibition. This charismatic lady built up the College Art Department over many years to what it is today, and her legacy

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lives on! In 2012 Su left teaching to venture into the tourism business, but once a teacher, always a teacher, and she is once again inspiring pupils at St Paul’s (albeit now in the Junior School).

The Grade 12s put together mini-exhibitions of their own. Our Painting and Related Media students were very strong this past year, and our Photographers equally wowed the viewers with their stunning photographs and their technical excellence.

Well done to all our 2017 Artists! Remember, everyone is invited to the opening of the exhibition – grannies, uncles, friends, past students, parents, and of course the students themselves. It is a time to be proud and to enjoy the visual riches presented by our students. Be sure to join us next year!

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Kayamoja Newcomers Competition Entries

Samantha MĂźller - Caracal - Grade 11

Galilei Njembo - Wild Cat - Grade 11

Alina Amadhila Grade 10

Galilei Njembo - Caracal - Grade 11

Esi Fynn - Grade 10

Samantha MĂźller - Leopard - Grade 11

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Carli Le Roux - Grade 11

Digital Art Marina Dos Santos - Grade 8

Ruben Stein - Grade 11

Jordan Titus - Grade 8(1)

Marina Dos Santos - Grade 8

Jordan Titus - Grade 8 Marina Dos Santos - Grade 8

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Grade 8 Art Cupcake Drawing Exam

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Grade 9 Art Portrait Exam

Grade 10 Art Ceramics

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Colour Penci l - Kirsten Tr

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Oil pastel - Junior-Steps Nankela

Pencil - Rosa Ithindi

Art Exams

Grade 11 Art Figure Drawing Workshop

Painting a still life

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Hard at work during exams

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Grade 12 Art Weekend workshop at Leopard Lodge On the weekend of the 28th of January the Grade 12s attended a workshop at Leopard Lodge, close to Midgard. Kyra Muller’s father made this possible with his generous sponsorship of accommodation, game drives and many treats. We are most grateful to him for making this outing possible! We stayed in rooms in the lodge, and helped the staff to cook our own food in the kitchen.

Photography students snapped the three spotted hyenas, the crocodiles, and their own friends; and they experimented to their hearts’ content under the skilled tutelage of Ms Hentze. Light painting on the tennis courts by night created magical photos!

Painting and Related Media students had the opportunity of working from life and of drawing interesting subjects offered in the Leopard Lodge environment. The lynx and the baby oryx were the all-time favourites!

A trip to be remembered!

The nature walk through mica hills after the rain, led through the veld covered in blankets of pink nerine lilies…

Celia Mendelsohn

Clockwise from top right: Candice Salkunga & Shaningwa Vahekeni, Layla Diehl (Photo by Adama Cooper); Tyler Petersen & Mrs Mendelsohn; Flower (Photo by Luiza Dos Santos); cheetah; Shaningwa Vahekeni (Photo by Xillian Hüsselmann)

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Clockwise from top left: Layla Diehl (Photo by Xillian Hüsselmann); Penelope Diamonds (Photo by Xillian Hüsselmann); Tyler Petersen (Photo by Kyra Müller); Shaningwa Vahekeni & Layla Diehl (Photo by Ryan Van Zyl); Caterpillar (Photo by Ryan Van Zyl); Mavynee Uris (Photo by Adama Cooper); Drawn from life oil pastel landscape by Layla Diehl; Photo by Luiza Dos Santos; Curious cow (Photo by Tara Hein).

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Painting & other media

Clockwise from top left: Watercolours - Candice Sakunga, Soft Pastel Pencil Mavynee Uris, Acrylic Paint - Layla Diehl, Acrylic Paint Princess Shipepe, Acrylic Paint - Liam Katjitae.

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Clockwise from top left: Soft Pastel Pencil Dominicus Usiku, Acrylic Paint - Shaningwa Vahekeni, Acrylic Paint Layla Diehl, Ballpoint Pen - David Beukes

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Luiza Dos Santos

Xillian Husselmann

Photography

Earvin Beukes

Photographing a flower in water.

Paint was added to the water to create an extra effect.

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Earvin Beukes

Ryan Van Zyl

Ella Gunning

Tara Hein

Grade 12 2017 Photography Students Cartoon dress-up

Adama Cooper