St Paul's College Yearbook 2018

St Paul's

COLLEGE YEARBOOK

2018

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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 to the St Paul’s College Prize Giving for 2018. In my welcome may I specifically acknowledge Dr Murphy, Chairman of our Board of Governors and members of the Board of Governors, Fr Joseph Hatutale, the Archbishop’s representative, our guest speaker Mrs Jennieke Kafuka-Bolier, the Staff of St Paul’s College, our parents and friends, our pupils, and especially, and most importantly today, our Grade 12 class of leavers for 2018. Welcome to all of you.

particular, to this year’s group of Grade 12s. I have been impressed with the way that you are motivated by care, compassion and love for our pupils, and the way that you give of yourselves with extra time and effort for our pupils. As teachers, I rely on you to inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning into our pupils – a task that is often unappreciated. So I ask us all to show our appreciation and thanks to our teachers with a hearty round of applause.

A friend of mine at a school in KwaZulu-Natal (where he is Head of Academics) woke this morning at 4 a.m. to pray for me, unaware that I would be speaking to you tonight. It is wonderful to have friends like that, and to know that people are praying for you.

I am delighted to be at St Paul’s College. If you had told me in July last year that I would be living in Namibia, and positioned at a new school, I probably would not have believed you! Thank you to Dr Murphy who initiated the process that led to my family and me relocating to Windhoek. Perhaps this was inevitable as my youngest daughter has found out that our surname is derived from the Gaelic word ‘gaothair’, meaning ‘windy place’ – so now you have the ‘Windies’ in Windhoek! My family and I have appreciated the warm welcome that we have received here and the ease with which we have been able to settle into a new life.

While a school is generally judged on its academic performance, I wish to emphasize that more and more tertiary institutions are not just looking at academic performance but at a broader picture of the person that looks at other aspects too. This is where the schools vision statement ‘We aim to send young men and women into the world equipped, not merely with a certificate, but with a faith that is real, a discipline that is personal and compassion which translates into service’ is so important. We are concerned with academic performance, but this is not our only purpose. We are also interested in developing whole, rounded people who are able to take their place in society as good citizens.

It is an honor to serve you at St Paul’s College and to lead this well-loved school to its best future possible. We live in uncertain times and our aim as educators is to give your children the finest start possible in their lives. As Benjamin Franklin is known to have said, ‘An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.’

I thank our parents for making this investment and trusting us with their children while they have been at St Paul’s. We are very proud of the achievements of the pupils at our school. Today is an opportunity to recognize their successes so far and to pray for their success in their final examinations. Our teachers have done their utmost to prepare our Grade 12s for their examinations and we are eager to see them succeed. I also acknowledge the work of our primary school teachers who have prepared our pupils for high school and the teachers from our feeder schools.

When I started writing this speech, I found myself thinking about the process that has brought this class – the class of 2018 – to this final prize giving, and tomorrow to the Farewell and Valedictory Mass. It takes a lot of hard work to get pupils to this place: hard work from the staff, hard work from the parents, and hard work from the Grade 12s themselves. Hopefully this does not end now but on the final day of their particular examinations.

A school is a multifaceted organism which relies on the leadership of a dedicated management team and committed staff. I wish to thank my management team for their support and guidance this year: Mrs Linnea Quinn, our bursar who ensures the sound financial management of the school; my deputy Mrs Bridget Jenkins, who is also the Head of the Upper School; Mrs Andy Calleson, Head of Middle School; Mrs Anthea Daniels, Head of Grade 12; Mrs Zenobia Adonis, Head of Culture; Mrs Marianne Pretorius, our Marketing Manager; and Mr Jako Fourie, our Head of Sports.

My I also take this opportunity to thank the entire staff of St Paul’s College for their dedication and commitment to the college and, in

When tested by the Pharisees who asked our Lord what the greatest commandment was, he replied: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shalt love your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the laws and the prophets.

In effect, our school aims to implement such a philosophy in our pupils when we say that ‘we aim to equip our pupils with a Faith that is Real.’ Once you have developed a love for God, then you can develop discipline that is personal and a compassion which translates into service.

Over the past few years we have focused on different aspects of our school’s life, such as sport and culture, during our prizegiving events, and I am pleased that this year we are emphasizing outreach. When one has a relationship with God, the natural outcome is a love for one’s neighbour. This is translated into acts of service to others. Why is this important? Albert Schweitzer gave us an answer when he said, ‘The only really happy people are those who have learned to serve.’

According to Stephen Post, Professor of Preventative Medicine at Stony Brook University in New York and author of The Hidden Gifts of Helping, a part of our brain lights up when we help others.

That part of our brain then doles out feel-good chemicals like dopamine, and possibly serotonin. According to Professor Post, “These chemicals help us feel joy and delight — helper’s high.”

A common reaction is that “some people feel more tranquil, peaceful, serene; others, warmer and more trusting.” When we volunteer we often give ourselves deeper purpose and meaning, and this nearly always leads to greater happiness.

When we help others, our bodies release a hormone called oxytocin, which buffers stress and helps us maintain social trust and tranquility. Along with oxytocin are the other chemicals like dopamine, which is a mood-elevating neurotransmitter. These chemicals tend to push aside negative emotions and reduce the stress level. The right amounts giving the right results. However,

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all these require genuine care and don’t occur if we feel obliged to serve. It must be willing service. So although there are good scientific reasons for why helping others is important, we wish to train our pupils to a lifestyle where service of others is seen as the right thing to do, and something that should be continued throughout life in obedience to the Lord’s command to ‘love our neighbor as ourselves’. I am pleased that we have Mrs Jennieke Kafuka-Bolier with us today, who will expand on this theme shortly.

A school is a vibrant dynamic community which needs to provide stability in the lives of our pupils, but remain relevant and up-todate with its teaching methods, resources and facilities. In the coming years we aim not only to maintain the best academic standards possible, but will remain committed to providing quality education to our pupils. We have a policy where we employ the highest quality professionals to positions, and we are committed to the professional development of our staff.

The new higher centre has proved to be a valuable addition to the school, and plans are afoot to complete the top floor of this building within the next few months. Our school has outgrown some of its facilities, and over the next few years we intend to enlarge and improve the media centre, upgrade and develop our sports facilities, build a larger hall (or rather a multipurpose indoor facility) – our current hall is way too small and currently accommodates only half the high school pupils for any given event. We also plan to establish a vibrant Alumni community to support the values and ethos of the school and help guide our future.

with balloons and we were able to witness the mock marriage of the Head Boy and Head Girl on our cricket field. Thank you for the sensible and mature way that you have finished your time at St Paul’s College, and the example that you have set of those below you. I look forward to tomorrow’s Valedictory Mass and the opportunity to bless you.

Before I end I would like to extend my thanks to all the people who, behind the scenes, have organized today’s function, particularly Mrs Dorin Schuler and Mrs Marianne Pretorius. Without their help this prize giving would not have been possible.

We look forward to hearing of the successes of the Grade 12s in the coming years and I would like to end with a blessing on all of us.

So “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Amen

Iain Guthrie Principal

But this is not the forum for lengthy discussions about plans. We are here to celebrate the successes of our pupils through the year, and to wish our Grade 12s success in their examinations.

To the Grade 12s, I extend my thanks for a good year in which you have set a good example. Even to the last day – today – where ‘great fun’ was had by pupils and staff. Our staffroom was filled

Head of Grade 12 Report I continue to be uplifted by the gratitude shown by both parents and students who are so thankful for the care and love given by teachers. St Paul’s College emphatically lives up to its fundamental ethos: Caritate Fundati – Founded in Love. The manner in which the Grade 12s of 2018 supported each other, whether providing a shoulder to lean on after receiving an unsuccessful cycle test result or assisting each other to prioritise all the activities in their lives, assured me that they were ready to leave the comfort and security of the College and venture out to begin a new season in their lives. One of the Grade 12 students reminded me of how blessed I am to lovingly bid one group farewell and allow them to spread their wings, while welcoming the next intake to mentor them through their final, and hopefully, memorable last year of school.

important family values of spending not only quality time, but also being around to provide quantity time with our children.

The extra responsibilities on our children have too soon created young adults who forfeit the opportunities which they should be experiencing.

As the economic pressures take its toll on families, I fear that scholars are expected to embrace the duties of adults too soon.

Many high school students are burdened with caring for younger siblings while both parents pursue their careers. Every year it becomes more evident that financial rewards have replaced the

Anthea Daniels

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However, when I reflect on their lives, knowing how difficult and different their lives are compared to mine at their age, I have ardent admiration for the manner in which they have handled the Grade 12 year, especially considering the social pressure to conform. I trust that we have equipped them with the wisdom to be assertive yet modest; the skills to discern between good and bad; and a conscience to be able to realise the importance to give in return.

Head of Grade 12

Middle School Report For our new Grade 8s, 2018 started with a rather different Orientation Programme compared to the ones we have run in the past. A particularly nervous-looking group of Grade 8s was met by our very enthusiastic and well-prepared SMCs on the day before school officially started. A tour of the school and learning the school song was their ‘gentle’ introduction to the week’s activities.

Their second day was rather busier: a full programme of orientation including meeting teachers; learning log-in codes in the media centre; chapel etiquette; as well as SMC names and break-time games – all while dressed as a cartoon character!

Their third day was equally activity-packed: a full day of team building, expertly run by Teambuild Namibia. The week culminated on the Thursday with a very moving candle service in our chapel and a symbolic pigeon release. On Friday it was the ‘sleep-over’, which I think will be remembered fondly by this bunch for the dance, the rave, ‘SMC-Go’, ‘Pimp-your-Burger’ and their first high school cycle test. It has been wonderful to get to know our Grade 8s this year. I have to say that from the rather shy bunch on that first day of orientation, they have grown into a confident, if rather boisterous, group of well-integrated St Paulians. I look forward to seeing them progress through the school.

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This year’s Grade 8 NaDEET trip was as successful as the previous years. Ernest and Rudolph went separately this year. Hopefully the lessons in environmentalism learned in our beautiful Namib Desert will last a lifetime.

Each of our Grade 9 register classes had a team-building day in September this year. Teambuild Namibia had our pupils thinking, discussing, running obstacle courses and generally having fun with the aim of building bonds as well as constructive group dynamics.

The Grade 9s were tasked early in the year with producing a video in which they were to explore various topical issues around friendship.

In September, the videos were screened during assembly, and the winning class (9H) was rewarded with a pizza feast. The final products left me in awe of these children we teach: their topics were beautifully addressed and showed sensitivity and understanding. The classes spent hours together, performing, filming and editing their work. Their technical ability is incredibly advanced.

Ms Claudia Schmidt left on maternity leave in October and I am grateful to Mrs Jo van Dyk for stepping in as Head of Grade 9 for the last part of the year. I am extremely thankful to the Middle School team: Mrs Evett van Niekerk, Head of Grade 8, Mrs van Dyk and Ms Schmidt, who have been Heads of Grade 9 as well as our register teachers, Mrs Lientjie van Zyl, Ms Yana McDuling, Ms Sam Brinkmann, Ms Memoire Sieberhagen, Mrs Jana-Marie Tors and Ms Liz Hentze. They are a formidable team and their professionalism, love and care are what make our Middle School such a positive learning environment.

Andrea Callesen

Head of Middle School

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Welcoming Staff and Bidding Farewell St Paul’s welcomes (clockwise from left) Mr I. Guthrie, our new school Principal, Ms L. van Zyl, Ms N. Kambatuku, Ms F. Nghishikamuka, Mr J. Fourie and Ms J. Tors. We wish them many happy years in the St Paul’s community.

St Paul’s bids farewell to (left to right) Ms E. Gudde, Ms M. Main, Ms S. Wicks, Ms S. Saraiva, Ms U. Mehnert, Ms C. Mendelson, Ms K. le Roux, Ms L. Fielding and thanks them for their service to the school.

Farewell to Ellen Gudde Our beloved Ellen retired from St Paul’s College at the end of March 2018. Ellen was a member of staff for over thirty years, starting out with Brother Hermenigildus and working with six additional Principals thereafter. Ellen was a German and History teacher, Department Head, Subject Head and Deputy Principal before becoming Principal after Dr Ojo left to take up a position in Parliament.

At Ellen’s farewell I gave the following speech, which was quite personal to mine and Ellen’s relationship, and I am very proud to share it with the whole St Paul’s College community.

Ellen and I began working together in 1995 when I joined St Paul’s College. Initially, we did not have much to do with each other, but our working relationship and friendship grew when Ellen became Deputy Principal during Rob Church’s tenure. As Deputy and Bursar, we often found ourselves collaborating on projects and the running of the school as St Paul’s grew. During this time, I came to understand Ellen’s love for the school and its community.

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The years between 1995 and now have not always gone smoothly but we, the staff, knew that during the tough times, Ellen was our go to person. She kept us sane and rational and many a time, calm, while events unfolded as they should.

Our collaboration intensified when Ellen acted as Principal for a few months when Rob was leaving, and then six months later when she was asked to take over after Dr Ojo departed. It was a huge sigh of relief for some of us, as we knew we would be in safe hands with Ellen at the helm.

I remember the first year that Ellen took over and we had to go through the budget process. It was a very interesting experience for me as I had to learn to follow Ellen’s belief that if you do the right thing, take the correct approach, everything else would fall into place. I also learned the value of ‘waiting and seeing’ – giving of space for things to unfold and a vision to become clear. The building of the Higher Centre began and it was a very stressful time for us both. Oftentimes, it was a matter of whose turn it was to take the call from André at O.J. Construction, while the financing was still being juggled. There were many late-night meetings, and then we had to remember the next morning to put our game face on so as to not worry the staff too much. Good times in retrospect and we certainly bonded over the process. We were jointly proud when we had the lovely naming ceremony and hand over in the end.

By example, Ellen also showed me how a skilled counsellor

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operates when it came to having the ‘difficult conversations, and she was a tough negotiator when the going got tough, no matter what the circumstances were. I was, and still am, in awe of her ability to engage with parents, staff and children, and to get the best out of any given situation with her listening and careful discussion.

My children were all taught by Ellen while they attended St Paul’s College, and Rebecca was drawn into teaching by being requested to come in to ‘bat’ when she returned from her overseas travels.

Caitlin was a member of Ellen’s IYA group. They all feel a strong loyalty and admiration for Ellen.

Ellen, who is a few years older than me, is leading the way into the unknown world of retirement, and I am looking forward to sharing that journey with her so that I can still have the privilege of learning from her. I know she has many hobbies and will keep herself occupied with interesting activities.

Ellen, as Principal, we all loved, appreciated and respected you at the helm. Your hand over to Mr Guthrie has taught us how to be gracious about retirement. Be happy and keep in touch. You are going to be sorely missed.

Linnea Quinn Bursar

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SMC

From the Head Boy success is waiting at our doorstep. All that’s left is to work madly enough to let it in.

Annely calls it love, but I prefer Stockholm syndrome. Give it time and soon enough you’ll have no choice but to love St Paul’s College.

The aspect of being one large family has always appealed to me, and never before have I seen it at such a large scale. Tragically we lost a brother, Vija Pack, this year and in simple terms it shattered this family. It left us in an unfamiliar position, not knowing who to turn to. But God, who is ever present in our times of trouble, gave us an answer: to turn to Him and each other for support and comfort. We prayed together, cried together too, and found the strength to push through the pain. Tonight we honour him and are eternally grateful for him bringing this school closer than it has ever been before.

For the past 5 years I’ve sat in this hall, admiring all the guest speakers, awardees, past Head Boys and Head Girls. Seeing these people stand up and preach continuously to hormonal teenagers about success and restating the mantra ‘You can achieve anything you want made me think, how much courage does one need to complete this daunting task. Thirteen year-old me stated, “I can’t do that!” But God probably looked down, shaking his head saying, “Aww, he thinks he has a choice.” Now here we are, at the 56th annual St Paul’s College Academy Awards and to the representative of the School Board and the Church, Mr Guthrie, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Daniels, Mrs Callesen, Mr Fourie, Mrs Jennieke Kafuka-Bolier, teachers, parents, Grade 10s and 11s, and most importantly the Grade 12s of 2018, I welcome you all.

Our journey here in St Paul’s has been nothing but exceptional.

Grade 8 was transformative as the teachers moulded us into the individuals society would accept with open arms. And we tried, to a certain extent, to be the model students. But I don’t know what happened. I can never remember that year clearly, it’s foggy.

Strange, but where there’s smoke there’s probably an ‘e-fire’. But it’s supposed to be healthier for your lungs, I’ve heard. From the first year of awkwardness, we approached the second and became so comfortable we dared to call Grade 9 ‘easy’ as Johnny J said Physical Science was. Soon enough, Grade 10 shocked some of us back to reality, so much so we had to play card games during break to cope. We don’t talk about Grade 11, because we’re still busy trying to finish the extensive workload from that year today.

And here we are, technically our last day of Grade 12 and it is still unbelievable. Past pupils told us to cherish each and every moment of this high school experience because it would be shortlived, but did we listen? Of course not. The nightly 500 messages on our WhatsApp group chat prove that we never do. Now look at us, finely aged like old wine – except me; I’m still a year younger.

Gone are the days of skipping happily up and down the halls; now we drag our feet contemplating whether triple Mathematics is worth it. And the realisation that in two weeks’ time we’ll be facing our greatest challenge makes one thing apparent: the final countdown they sang about in 1986 is upon us, but we honestly have nothing to fear. With the foundation built by this school,

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I was blessed to be part of a smaller family too, the Student Management Council, and there has never been a more fulfilling and worthwhile experience in my life. Growing and learning with each and every one of you has been the highlight of my year and I’m so thankful for the support and love you showed as we tackled the difficult task of being the voice of the voiceless. I would especially like to thank Ms Schmidt for holding down the fort with 21 teenagers, all buzzing with brilliant ideas and unbelievable energy. There was no better mentor to helps us channel that energy into the various projects we’ve taken part in. My heart goes out to the ‘Locusts’, Taleni, Damien and Annely. No one devours the snacks at Mannex meetings like we do. When I asked her what I should say about her in my speech, Annely suggested that I should only say, “She was amazing to work with and challenged me to become a better leader.’’ The only challenging thing was the immense number of puns she thought were necessary to share, every single day. If I had a dollar for every pun she made, I’d be a ‘melonaire’. Despite the witticisms, her support is the main reason I didn’t fall to pieces in the SMC, and for that I am entirely grateful.

Even the recent drought and the drying of our field have made me appreciate the green I see everywhere – maybe not everywhere, but a sprinkle here and there. Optimism is key; it enables us to see the good surrounded by all the negativity around us. Nowadays it’s quite easy to be fearful. As soon as you step outside your door you face the world’s problems. It’s unsettling hearing that Donald Trump might instigate World War III, or that yet another child/ woman has been brutally murdered. Even the thought of losing polony shocked us for a good two months this year. You then start to think, what can I, an insignificant dot on the world’s population map, do? How can I, a student who has barely completed their education and only acquires a mere fifty dollars as pocket money, do anything to contribute towards a better world? I’m here to tell you that your heart is in the right place. My peers, the future is in our hands and if we enter tomorrow with the right mind-set, we will be able to do the unimaginable. One day, world hunger will be a thing of the past, global warming will be gone and people will stop jumping out of their cars asking Kiki if she loves them, but we can only achieve this by being resilient and never giving up.

None of this would be possible without my parents, the China to my loan-seeking Africa, and the unbelievable level of debt trap

diplomacy they have instilled for so long. I’ve never doubted that they truly have the best intentions for me, constantly pushing and motivating me throughout my entire life. The extensive receipt my mother keeps in her handbag proves that I owe them so much for what they keep doing for me. The one thing I’m most thankful for is the values they have taught me. The same values I turn back to in any situation I face. And this is important to realise, Grade 12s, especially as we are about to enter uncharted territories. It’s scary thinking that school won’t start at 7 a.m. anymore and that a lecture might start at 8 p.m. The amount of love and care Mrs Daniels shows you in a day is the same amount that your lecturer will show you in a year. But I urge you, in your darkest moments, to fall back to those values you have been graced with by this school. The same work ethic and attitude you used in St Paul’s is still viable in your everyday life. Never underestimate it.

I’ll end off with one of my parents’ most beloved Bible verses.

Ecclesiastes 3 states that “there’s a time for everything under the sun” and I can testify that there are no words truer than those.

For everyone here, there was a time when you arrived, excited

to see whether people actually broke out into song in high school classrooms. But most importantly, you were excited to find out who you would transform into. And now, it is time for most of us to leave, with all the certainty that the person you have become is more than enough to enter the real world and make a difference.

Matrics, it is time to stand up for your school and your parents, but most importantly for yourselves and your futures in the upcoming examinations. A wise carpenter I know once said, “Measure twice.

Cut once.” And that’s the only way we’ll get through this. Revise and study twice or more, and endure the horror of the externals once. I wish you the best of luck. To the newly appointed SMC members, the school has seen leadership potential within you.

It is time for you to become role models and the inspiration that other students need to reach their full potential. To those who did not make it into the SMC, do not be discouraged. Believe me, I was once where you are right now. God is preparing you for your moment; trust him, for his timing is perfect. To each and every one of you, enjoy every moment. The journey is long so you might as well smile through it. Thank you.

From the Head Girl Good evening, Chairperson of the Board of Governors, Mr Patrick Murphy, Representatives of the church, Mr Guthrie, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Daniels, Mrs Callesen, the esteemed guest speaker Jennieke Kafuka-Bolier, staff members, parents, fellow students, and, most importantly, my guests of honour, the matric class of 2018.

Writing and delivering this speech is one of the most difficult things I have had to do this year, and I will be pleasantly surprised if I do not laugh or cry during the next ten minutes. I can, however, assure you that you will not laugh as I am not the funny one and Nathan’s speech will follow shortly after mine.

Finality is defined as ‘the irreversible end’. This speech is saturated with finality, but before I explain the end, I need to introduce the beginning.

In 2013, I walked on to the St Paul’s College school grounds, fearful of the magnitude of my decision. I walked unknowingly on grounds that I can now comfortably navigate blindfolded – grounds that I now call home. That was the beginning of a love story.

In 2014 we entered a school in mourning after the unfortunate suicide of a student, but we were nonetheless shown love by the entire school. This gesture highlighted the resilience of the St Paul’s spirit – a resilience that I have made my life’s mission to learn.

I am sure, we, the class of 2018, can agree that the love our matrics showed us was definitely tough love. Respect is very fiercely instilled in you when you fit perfectly into your own locker, the way Michael did. I can vividly recall hurriedly stepping out of the way of any older student. The entire staff body can agree that we are an extremely difficult Grade to love, we are extremely troublesome, and at times my classmates exasperate me. We can never convey our gratitude for your patience and fortitude.

2015 is a fluster of memories, and the best class to date: Grade 9V. The amount of mischief a group of 15 year-olds can get up to is incomparable to what we did. I most specifically remember

getting sent to Mrs Gudde’s office for whistling in class. Every day we came up with a new way to become closer, whether it was whistling or singing Disney songs in the hallways. In Grade 9, we built an unbreakable bond.

Grade 10 was a collection of too many parties and too much algebra, neither of which can balance each other out. We are nearing the end.

I cannot differentiate… Excuse me, I mean to say that I cannot differentiate between Grade 11 and Grade 12. It all feels like a cluster of Day 4 tests, not balancing balance sheets, suspense accounts or chemical equations, literature essays and a lot of formulas. In between this educational frenzy, we managed to enjoy every single second of this year. My favourite memories are the Table Tennis Tournaments; the boys treated those tournaments with the same respect as cycle tests. Aren’t we all glad never having to write cycle tests again??

Being a teacher is a lifelong sacrifice, but to say ‘all my teachers do is teach’ is an inconsiderate understatement. The teachers at St Paul’s inspire, encourage and incite excellence. I have been taught love, patience and understanding. My favourite lesson, however, has been from an extraordinary woman, Mrs Zenobia Adonis. She

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exudes grace and strength through every trial and tribulation, and somehow couples this resilience with a tremendous sense of humour.

These lessons are completely excluded from their job descriptions, and are yet delivered with outmost passion. I encourage you to never look at a teacher as an opportunity to learn, but as an inspiration bloom instead.

Being a part of the SMC for the past two years has been a lifealtering experience: I am no longer a very stubborn girl with too many opinions. I am now a young woman with the ability to evaluate a multitude of situations. Being Head Girl is still something I wake up to and do not believe. It has given my opinions a platform like never before, but it has also granted me the fortune of being able to interact with students and teachers alike. This insight has helped me and my classmates understand how important logistics are, and it has greatly increased my appreciation for the ground staff, drivers and every other member of our school whose job seems negligible but indeed holds tremendous value.

I owe this experience to an exceptional woman, Ms Claudia Schmidt, who believed in me when I could not, and who has crafted me into the person you are listening to. She is extremely intelligent, well-spoken and loving. I aspire to be half the woman she is.

To my SMC family: I cannot thank you enough for being by my side for the last nine months. You are irreplaceable. Damien, Taleni and Nathan: you have been the most fantastic teammates. Taleni, you have not only been the best Co-head Girl, you have become my sister (my own parents cannot tell us apart), and I could not have asked for a better partner in crime. Damien, thank you for always being rational, and for being my pillar of strength. Nathan, you catapulted me into an understanding of myself I was not prepared for by challenging me in a way nobody has ever dared to, and I am eternally grateful for that.

To the future SMC: I encourage you to enjoy every second of the experience. It is heart-breaking to let go, but I know I leave it in excellent hands. Think out of the box – in fact there is no box, except the one you put yourself in.

To my family: you have been the best support system I could

ever wish for. My parents, who are my patrons, thank you for paying for every DoE Trip, and for every cupcake I swore I needed.

Mommy, you are my best friend, and you have made me smile on days when I didn’t think I could – I am indebted to you. Junior and Wendy, you two are okay too. Thank you for always encouraging me to play.

To my friends: I cannot separate you from my family because that is what you have become over the past five years. I cherish all my memories with every single one of you.

High school is an inexplicable experience. You gain lifelong friendships by tripping each other and build indestructible bonds over Whatsapp debates about sexism and inequality. You gain trust by orchestrating impromptu pizza parties and bond over dance floors. We built love by allowing and accepting our differences.

Matrics, you have heightened my experience exponentially. The love we have shared amongst the sixty-seven of us is something I can never recreate. The laughter, the banter, the arguments and the fun, these are what accountants would call intangible assets because I could never numerically explain their value.

Mrs Daniels, you have granted us the opportunity to be your children for nine months, and we are honoured. You are more than we deserve, and we will work every day to be what you deserve.

Grade 12s, I cannot say goodbye to you. So instead, I say, ‘May your life be filled with mystery and poetry, and may you always look back at this as one of your favourite stanzas.’

St Paul’s, I cannot part with you. So instead, I say, ‘Welcome to our finality.’

In 2018 we leave a school, mourning. We have stood strong, together, after losing a family member. I challenge you to learn, every day, and to never take anything for granted.

It has been an honour to begin and to end with you.

If given the opportunity, I would do it again.

Thank you.

Deputy's Overview Paul J Meyer once said, “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” This can well be said for the beginning of our term as an SMC, which begins in September 2017.

Our first commitments generally occur in what we like to call “The weeks of hell”. During these weeks we try to juggle having shifts to take on at parents evenings, delectable goodies to bake for our bake sale, meeting assignment deadlines and of course our first meeting as an SMC. In this meeting, we plan our upcoming events such as Orientation, Valentine’s Day and Dance, Independence Day, etc. This is also when we get a chance to bond with the newly elected members and discover hidden traits amongst our group. The atmosphere was dreadfully awkward in the beginning, with Ms Schmidt hysterically urging us to communicate with one another but eventually, with time, it became better.

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Before we move on to marvel at the works of the SMC of 2017/18, the previous group, the SMC of 2016/17 had the greatest accomplishment yet. Our group strived to accommodate to all the needs and requests of the student body. The most pressing request, that anyone in the St.Paul’s community can attest to, was the outdated hair policy. The students strongly expressed how they felt that they had to conform to narrow minded hairstyles the school deemed “neat” and “professional”. We took action and compiled a new hair policy for management to review. Our Heads, Jules, Gabi, Simon and Jacintha fought hard for the members in management to see the issue from the student body’s point of view. After much scrutiny and reconsideration, our proposal was accepted. We had the greatest joy to start the year off with all different types of hairstyles, especially seeing our young men having the privilege to grow out their hair, and our young women wearing their natural hair proudly.

For our first social event, we decided to take a different approach at building the connection between the students. We hosted a ‘Tie-Dye and Flower Crown Workshop’, where the students were given the opportunity to let their creativity flow. Without going into the nitty gritty details, the students were able to get colourhappy and dye their t-shirts a variety of colours with different patterns and designs. We also had a corner where most, if not all, girls and a few boys crafted their very own flower crowns. The atmosphere was one of contentment and fun. The students were given the chance to showcase their unique creations on a civvies day.

January had arrived and our SMC were ready to tackle the new year with fresh ideas and renewed energy. Orientation week was fast approaching and we were bestowed with the responsibility of reinventing the system. Having previously been described as a tad on the harsh side we were determined to leave our mark and change the event for the better. Our goal was to develop a system that cut out the primitive techniques used before, while still maintaining a light hearted and fun atmosphere. We wanted to make the new students feel apart of the St. Paul’s family right from the start. Our efforts were spent constructing various “scavenger hunt” questions which incorporated the school infrastructure as well as various teachers. Through this system we hoped to exhibit the surroundings to the new learners as well as demonstrate daily life they could expect. Unfortunately, while a great concept in theory, our endeavours were in vain.

We misjudged just how challenging the questions were and as a result most Grade 8’s spent the majority of their break ambling around aimlessly. We can however take solace in the fact that the ‘Orientation Sleepover’ was a rousing success. The Grade 8’s were presented with a variety of fun, bonding activities such as hide and seek with glow sticks, a hamburger making competition and of course the annual Grade 8 dance practice. Perhaps the most

entertaining part for the SMC was waking the students at three in the morning to write the annual Sleepover Cycle Test. The SMC stayed up till daybreak reading over the hilarious answers to questions such as “Which SMC is likely to go to jail, and for what?”

The youngsters got their revenge, and at the crack of dawn pelted us with water balloons during our ‘Water Battle’. While not the most memorable Orientation week in the school’s history we learnt some valuable lessons as to what works and what doesn’t and are certain that next year’s SMC will do a smashing job.

Instead of usually having the last two lessons off, we looked at our Valentine’s Day celebration from a different angle. We decided to make use of the whole day and called in a dance instructor from The College of the Arts to teach each grade a few sensual dance moves. These dance lessons were spread out during the day, each grade having an assigned slot. Apart from the occasional stepping on toes and the awkward hip movements, it was, without a doubt, an extraordinary day with a strong scent of love hanging in the air.

Along with this celebration came the highly anticipated Valentine’s Dance. As usual our plans had already been established the year before- theme, food, entertainment and decor. We made the daring choice of hosting the dance on Saturday the 17th of February, allowing us more time to prepare for our most extravagant theme yet- Alice in Wonderland; Down the Rabbit hole. The weeks leading to our event were filled with vigorous and strategic planning, in order to deliver an exquisite dance and to portray the creativity of the SMC. Our decorations consisted of teapots and cups filled with pastel-coloured flowers littered across tables, a gorgeous arch decorated with ivy and a checkerboard dance floor. Through the course of the night, we witnessed the passionate performances of the famous Namibian artists Jaleel and LMPC and the works of the talented Dj Sedated and his entourage. We incorporated last years ‘Acoustic corner’,

SMC taking part in Volley Ball for All, 2018.

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witnessing some of our very own students showcase their talent and hosted the lovely the Shana who is known especially for her angelic voice.

Someone once said, “A picture is worth a thousand words”, and the talented photographer, Ashraf, captured marvelous pictures through the course of the night, providing us with a thousand plus words to convey our hard work and success. In the end, we had a blast in Wonderland and we patiently anticipate next years dance.

This year for our bonding weekend, we made the adventurous decision to camp at the prestige Ondekaremba Lodge on the outskirts of Windhoek. Our main aim was to getaway from the pressures and duties of an SMC and to relax and bond with each other. In the span of 3 days we had early morning walks, treading through the beautiful greenery to witness the sunrise, sat by the poolside, chatting and playing card games in the afternoon, and ended the night off sitting around the fire, roasting marshmallows, making smores and gazed at the starry night. Undoubtedly, our getaway weekend was a memorable one and soon enough we were on our way back home, to resume our duties.

As our reign approached its finale we took pride in all we had accomplished as an SMC body thus far. We were ready to end our journey and enjoy the spoils of our hard earned work. It was during this time however, that a truly unfortunate accident, led to our most strenuous period on the SMC. The tragedy of Vija Pack’s passing shocked the school and will continue to linger for a very long time. It came at such an unexpected time, as students were still looking forward to seeing Vija in action at Classic Clashes, but alas that day never came. We as the SMC were completely inexperienced to handle the situation, but we tried our best offering a shoulder to cry on or a hug wherever possible. Emotions were melancholic the day after the news as a memorial service was held in the chapel that morning. This simple, but potent service gave students and friends the opportunity to express their feelings of despair. It was however, also a time of contentment as several students shared their immense gratitude for the blessing that was Vija Pack, recalling memories in which he impacted their lives in a truly positive way. The sky was grey that day and it felt as if all the joy of before had been blown out like a candle. We as the SMC would like to formally extend our condolences to the Pack family and commend them for their continued strength and perseverance. Vija lives on in our hearts, as a shining example of a truly model human being, one who always placed others ahead of himself and never failed to make someone smile.

With all that had happened we felt that the school needed a little pick-me-up. After last year’s Clash of Champions tournament became the highlight of the second term we were desperate to cash in on its success. We renamed the event Henry’s Sports Tournament in honour of a previous SMC member who initially brought the concept to fruition, Henry Johnston. Admittingly we did not bring much new to the event, but why mess with a winning formula (thanks Henry).

Sticking to the classic volleyball and tug of war competitions we went straight to formulating a match timetable. The entire school took part, either as a player or as a supporter, each class desperately fighting for elusive first place prize…pizza. Much to our relief we could feel the mood at school lighten, even if it was just for a moment. We as the SMC truly hope we were able to provide even just the slightest of smiles in this sad, sad time.

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As the dreaded end of our reign drew near, we could not help but reflect on our experience as Heads, our foremost duties including delegating the SMC and being the voice for the student body.

Until one is put into the position, the mere talk of experience will never justify how honorable and demanding it truly is. We can confidently say how life changing such a role is, and how effectively we were able to manage the day to day agendas and bring in new ways to improve the school, whilst working closely and learning with the newest addition to our family, Mr Guthrie. Mr Guthrie has proven to be a dynamic and open-minded individual, who we foresee will bring innovative change to our school. And not to mention, vigilantly being guided by our coordinator, Ms Schmidt, we couldn’t have had a more rewarding year.

With that said, we wish the SMC of 2018/19 a prosperous term.

The year 2018 started off with a change for the better in our approach to Orientation. Although this transition was at first a little tricky for us SMCs, seeing as we were accustomed to our traditions in the school, it was a fun and exciting change. The year for the Grade Eights started with an early trip to the school for a guided tour with the SMCs where we familiarised them with the campus as well as some songs frequently sung here. The following day they adorned the school grounds with their character costumes and plastic bag covered feet. From here on a new and improved system was in play. Instead of the traditional ‘torture’ the Grade Eights have to endure, we focused on building friendship, trust and bonds. We set up scavenger hunts for teams with the intention of them figuring out the school and some of the people in it. We also had a day dedicated to team building where a professional came in and had the Grade Eights painting as well as building portable mini-gardens as a team.

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0 2 n io t a t n ie r O

Without a doubt, the highlight of Orientation, was the sleepover. Starting with a burger competition which would be judged by selected SMC members, the Grade Eights had to race against time and make exquisit burgers for the team and the panel of judges. Thereafter we all sat in a large group getting to know one another and exchanging stories with our new found friends, SMC and Grade Eights alike. The end of the feast signalled the beginning of dance practice; part of a long standing tradition where Grade Eights prepare to dance at the end of sports day. The breaks between the dancing consisted of throwing small ‘raves’ in the hall where they practised as well as playing a little SMC Go, essentially a complex form of hide and seek. After the exhausting practise everyone went to bed. Except the SMC who sneakily prepared for the water balloon battle that would begin at the crack of dawn. The mighty battle where the SMC fought against the newcomers was bravely fought but ended all too quick. This was sadly also the end of Orientation but not the end of the bonds and friendships formed between the Grade Eights and the SMC.

By Samantha

1st November 2017

Flower Crown and Tie-dye Workshop

The SMC aimed to host an event which would spark excitement and create a bonding opportunity for the students. This DIY workshop did exactly that. On the 1st of November the students radiated joy as they made their own tie-dye shirts and created their own flower crowns. This event did not only give the learners a chance to acquire a skill in designing and hand crafting, but it also gave the SMC the opportunity to have fun with the rest of the students as we helped them perfect their shirts and flower crowns. The afternoon was filled with music, laughter and joy. Excited to wear their newly crafted flower crowns and tie-dyed the following Friday, the students went home with stained fingers and happy faces. Who would’ve thought that a Wednesday afternoon could bear so much fun.

By Kyana

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St Valentine’s Day

On Wednesday, the 14th of February, St. Paul’s College celebrated Valentine’s Day with a unique activity.

Students from Grade 8 to 12 were granted an opportunity to participate in dance classes facilitated by Mcbreaton Pieters, owner of Fusion funk Dance Studio. He graced us with his enthusiasm and talent, giving each Grade a lesson (or two for the Grade 11’s and 12’s) to masters of this art form. The instructor introduced various dance styles such as the salsa and the bachata. For the high school (Grade 10 to 12) this was a perfectly scheduled rehearsal for the upcoming annual Valentine’s Dance on the 17th of February. The SMC were proud to have provided this new experience for a mere N$10.00 per student; a low price allowing one to learn a new skill and ‘bunk’ that dreaded class they forgot to complete homework for. The day ended with everyone’s spirits filled with love; that which had founded both Saint Valentine’s Day and St. Paul’s College itself.

The Valentine’s Dance

This year the Valentine’s dance theme was Down the Rabbit Hole inspired by Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland. We worked really hard on this event and it was such a success. The SMC members created most of the decorations by hand which was extremely time consuming but very rewarding. Spending hours crafting things like huge flower arrangements and papers flowers or painstakingly hanging hundreds of playing cards really helped us bond as a team. We had guest performances by well known singers LMPC and Jaleel as well as an acoustic area where our own St Paul’s talent was exhibited. We will let our gorgeous photos do the talking.

By Otja

By Galilei

Hair Spray-a-thon for Cancer

The hair spray for cancer was extremely successful this year. The SMC gave many students and teachers (including our new principal, Mr Guthrie) vivid new hair styles that really gave the school a vibrant feel and atmosphere. This is an incredibly important and valued event by the SMC as well as by the rest of the school, as it is one of the several events throughout the year that raise money for cancer. This event was a fun, classy way to raise money for one of the biggest problems our world is facing today.

By Megan Landman

Independence Day Celebrations

The Smc’s joined hands with Make The Difference to help with renovations of the Van Rhyn primary school.We asked students to donate books for the school which was donated to the Van Rhyn library.

The day entailed students from each grade sorting clothes and painting tyres for the playground. We would like to thank all the students for their enthusiasm and goodwill as they rolled up their sleeves and got involved with vigour.

We ended the day with the raising of the Namibian flag by the Head Girl and Boy and then we joined as a school to sing the national anthem. Mr Guthrie made an inspiring speech which highlighted how much we have to be grateful for living in our beautiful country.

By Otja

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Honours and Awards

Honours & Awards

11 d n a 0 1 E D A GR ACADEMICS Academic Scroll

GRADE 10 –for an average of 75% - 79% at the end of the second trimester an academic scroll is awarded to the following students: Rachel Edmunds Ogoh Ogbokor Josslyn Beukes Linekeela Hangula John Walenga Ndeyapo Shatilue Elmo Kandele Dinah Masule Dieter Koen

75.48% 75.74% 76.06% 77.16% 77.48% 78.08% 78.34% 78.96% 79.55%

Amber Dercksen Hiren Naidoo Angelica Chishiri Ava-Marie Greiner Ketu Ndara Heather Kausch Nande Gurirab Evangeline Nahole

75.72% 75.74% 76.22% 77.43% 77.48% 78.34% 78.44% 79.50%

GRADE 11 –for an average of 70% - 74% at the end of the second trimester an academic scroll is awarded to the following students: Leena David 70.0% Ronan Wantenaar 70.1% Nicole Paschke 70.7% Junior-Steps Nankela 70.9% Jennah Oosthuizen 71.2% Uetupanao Katjivena 72.0% Joan Damases 72.3% Olaf Vries 73.9% Kirsten Truter 74.3%

Rikazerua Kandanga Phillip Shiimi Daniela Brunido Andile Makanza Sebastian van Niekerk Lusungu Mufune Frieda Persaud Ryan Symonds Mayes Imbeni Amunkete

70.0% 70.3% 70.7% 71.1% 71.9% 72.3% 73.8% 74.1% 74.8%

Academic Half Colours

GRADE 11 –for an average of 75% - 79% at the end of the second trimester academic half colours are awarded to the following students: Tyler Straiton 75.7% Stephanie Hailulu 76.6% Matthew Mojekwu 78.0% Hashondalindishi Nghileendele 78.5%

Afrikaans Olympiad

Rosa Ithindi Tawana Matswetu Cameron Lohmann Micháela Groenewald

75.9% 77.0% 78.3% 78.7%

Certificate for achieving an Award in the Afrikaans Olympiad 2018 – Certificates from ATKV

Javee Mujoro Ndeyapo Shatilue Layla Philander

63.85% 65.38% 70.00%

Edna Nande Marshall Petersen Liza van Wyk

56.15% 65.38% 76.92%

Mathematics Olympiad

CERTIFICATE for reaching and participating in the second round of the South African Olympiad Senior Division of the South African Mathematics Foundation: Kenny !Garus-Oas Cedric Iipinge Andile Makanza

Sophia Trede Megan Landman Ryan Symonds Mayes

Natalie van der Merwe Cameron Lohmann Theodorus Wassenaar

SCROLL for reaching and participating in the second round of the South African Olympiad Senior Division of the South African Mathematics Foundation for the 2nd consecutive year: Tyler Hancox

Craig McNally

SCROLL for 3rd place at the Coca-Cola Interschools Maths Olympiad: Ndjarakana Mujoro

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HALF COLOURS for joint 1st place at the Coca-Cola Interschools Maths Olympiad for the 2nd consecutive year: Rodney Hamunyela

HALF COLOURS for reaching the second round of the South African Olympiad Senior Division of the South African Mathematics Foundation for the 3rd consecutive year, and joint 1st place at the Coca-Cola Interschools Maths Olympiad for the 2nd consecutive year: Martin Oosthuizen

MATHEMATICS TROPHY for joint 1st place at the Coca-Cola Interschools Maths Olympiad for the 2nd consecutive year (shared): Martin Oosthuizen

Rodney Hamunyela

CFO – CharterQuest Continental Junior Competition 2018, FULL COLOURS for participation in and qualifying in the top 6 of the CFO CharterQuest Continental Junior Competition 2018: Adam Johnston

Vijanda Pack

Rodney Hamunyela

CULTURE Chapel Band

SCROLL for 2 years of faithful service to the Chapel Band: Micháela Groenewald

Nythandoyenkosi Sibanda

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of faithful service to the Chapel Band: Megan Landman

Chess

FULL COLOURS for commitment to the Chess Club and representing Namibia at the 2018 African Youth Chess Championship in Kisimu, Kenya: Hiren Naidoo

Nande Gurirab

Choir

SCROLL for outstanding commitment and performance in the Choir: Angelica Chishiri

Dinah Masule

SCROLL for very good participation and performance in the Choir: Jamie Coetzee

Craft Club

SCROLL for 2 years of dedicated service to the Craft Club: Tatjana Meiring

SCROLL for 3 years of dedicated service to the Craft Club: Jolene Visser

Dance

FULL COLOURS for Cecchetti Society Faculty – Classical Ballet – Intermediate Level passed with Merit: Hannah Obbes

FULL COLOURS for Royal Academy of Dance Examination - Intermediate Foundation (Ballet) passed with Distinction: Megan Landman

FULL COLOURS for Associations of International Dance Teachers – Elementary Modern Dance Examination passed with Honours (87%): Jennah Oosthuizen

FULL COLOURS for Associations of International Dance Teachers – Elementary Modern Dance Examination passed with Honours (84%): Kenisha Platt

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Debating

SCROLL for two years of commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to the Debating Club: Ava-Marie Greiner Craig McNally Thamirah Shivangulula Cristin Henckert Evangeline Nahole

Josslyn Beukes Ketu Ndara Judrihano Thuys Joanne Shapi

HALF COLOURS for three years of commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to the Debating Club: Sherleen Awases Morgan Doeses

Dee-Ellen Nathinge Micháela Groenewald

Drama

HALF COLOURS for outstanding commitment and good performance in Drama: Othello Joseph Lusungu Mufune Monica-Clare Nyango

Dinah Masule Nandjila Nickanor Frieda Persaud

OUTREACH

AND SERVICE

Bernard Nordkamp

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of positive commitment and consistent dedication to Bernard Nordkamp: Elmo Kandele

Counsellor’s Club

SCROLL for two years of dedicated service and attendance to the Counsellor’s Club: Kenny !Garus-Oas Nandjila Nickanor

Punaje Kuvare

Vimbainashe Mhango

HALF COLOURS for three years of dedicated service and attendance to the Counsellor’s Club: Rosa Shivolo

Make the Difference

SCROLL for 2 years of committed service to the Make the Difference Initiative: Aba Fynn Tulela Shatona Judrihano Thuys Emily Mugandiwa Misha Krohne

Hertha Vilho Ndeyapo Shatilue Heather Kausch Jamie Coetzee Rikazerua Kandanga Esi Fynn

Punaje Kuvare Hannah Obbes Ogoh Ogbokor Naomi Shaetonhodi

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed service to the Make the Difference Initiative: Vijanda Pack Imbeni Amunkete

Ava-Marie Greiner Joan Damases

Tyler Hancox

HALF COLOURS for 4 years of committed service to the Make the Difference Initiative (re-award): Delicia Dirkse

Uetupanao Katjivena

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of committed and dedicated service to the Make the Difference Initiative: Layla Philander

Alina Niipare

Media Centre

Kenny !Garus-Oas

Lineekela hangula

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of dedicated service to the Media Centre:

Megan Landman

Cenovey Kruger

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of dedicated and excellent service to the Media Centre: Micháela Groenewald

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Model United Nations

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of commitment to the Model United Nations Club: Ryan Symonds Mayes Nicolaas Wassenaar

FULL COLOURS for being a delegate at the 2018 Model United Nations Namibian Conference: Florence Wilkinson Rosa Shivolo Salimé Gossayn – awarded Best Speaker

Dania Sheehama Kenny !Garus-Oas

Vaanda Menjono Thamirah Shivangulula

Shoebox Project

SCROLL for 2 years of dedicated and continued service to the Shoebox Project: Micháela Groenewald

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of dedicated and continued service to the Shoebox Project: Javee Mujoro

Judrihano Thuys

Reporters’ Club

SCROLL for participation in and regular attendance at the Reporters’ Club: Ogoh Ogbokor

HALF COLOURS for participation in and regular attendance at the Reporters’ Club: Sherleen Awases Jolene Visser

Dinah Masule Abigail Mushendami

Vaanda Menjone

SPORT Athletics

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to Athletics at the College: Amber Derksen Judrihano Thuys Vijanda Pack

Elmo Kandele Tumna Kankondi Craig McNally

Cristin Henckert Jan-Louis Nortje

HALF COLOURS for 4 years of committed participation and service to Athletics at the College: Jennah Oosthuizen Daniela Brunido

Morgan Doeses

Mechelle Tjimuku

Cycling/MTB

FULL COLOURS for representing Namibia at the African Continental Road Cycling Championships and the African Youth Games in Algiers: Dieter Koen

FULL COLOURS FOR representing Namibia in Cycling: Cindy Rowland

Hugo Hahn

Fitclub

SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to the St Paul’s Fitclub: Thamirah Shivangulula Josslyn Beukes

Vimbainashe Mhango Kenny !Garus-Oas

Vanessa Hodges

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of committed participation and service to the St Paul’s Fitclub: Othello Joseph

Hockey

SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey: Joshua Ford

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HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey: Rachel Edmunds

Jonathan Archer

FULL COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey and selection to the NSSU U16 team: Mark Olles

FULL COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey and selection to the 5 a side Youth Olympics U/16 in Algeria: Craig McNally

FULL COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey and selection to the U/16 NSSU and the NHU Namibian Womans‘ Indoor Team: Amber Dercksen

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey and selection to the U/18 NSSU Team: Connor Martin

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey and selection to the U/16 NSSU Team: Daniela Brunido

Judo

FULL COLOURS for representing Namibia at the AUSC Group 5 Youth Games in Gaborone, Botswana, from 07 – 16.12.2018: Quinn-Franco Stellmacher

Judrihano Thuys

FULL COLOURS for representing Namibia at the South African Open Championships: Olaf Vries

Karate

FULL COLOURS for representing Namibia and attaining 4th place at the African Youth Games in Kumite in Algeria: Mechelle Tjimuku

Netball

SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Netball: Punae Kuvare

HALF COLOUR for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Netball: Ava-Marie Greiner

Evangeline Nahole

Jane Rigava

FULL COLOUR for 4 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Netball: Morgan Doeses

Uetupanao Katjivena

Vijanda Pack

Soccer

SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Soccer: Diaz-Given Sangeve

Phillip Kaulinge

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Soccer: John Walenga Nuno Pereira Chaiiu Kamanya Florence Wilkinson Victoria Markgraaff

Richard Usiku Javee Mujoro Rodney Hamunyela Joanne Shapi

Judrihano Thuys Elmo Kandele Joshua Strauss Monica-Clare Nyango

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of dedication to and participation in St Paul’s Soccer: Alina Niipare

Cristin Henckert

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of dedication to and participation in St Paul’s Soccer and selection to the U/17 Khomas Team: Tjipenanjambi Karuuombe

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FULL COLOURS for 5 years of dedication to and participation in St Paul’s Soccer: Rafael Neves

Swimming

SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Swimming: Ryan Symonds-Mayes

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Swimming: Jolene Visser

HALF COLOURS for 4 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Swimming: Aisha Whitelock

FULL COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Swimming and selection to the Namibian National Team for the SA Junior National Championships in Durban: Martin Oosthuizen

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Swimming and selection to the Namibian National Team for the SA Junior National Championships in Durban and the African Youth Games: Ronan Wantenaar

Volleyball

SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Volleyball: Holger Binding

Munesu Bishi

Sophia Trede

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Volleyball: Ogoh Ogbokor Josslyn Beukes

Nathaniel Nuulimba Sherleen Awases

Tatjana Meiring

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Volleyball: Abigail Mushndami

Tjimamutja Katjiuongua

Sports Photography

SCROLL for 2 years of committed service as St Paul’s Sport Photographer: Jolene Visser

S E I H P O R T SPORT Hockey

GIRLS Most Improved (Trophy): Amber Dercksen

Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy): Rachel Edmunds

Netball

Most Improved (Trophy):

Punaje Kuvare

Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy): Vijanda Pack

Soccer

GIRLS Commitment and Dedication (Trophy): Ndeyapo Shatilue

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Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy): Alina Niipare

BOYS Remarkable Improvement (Trophy): Rodney Hamunyela

Commitment and Dedication (Trophy): Cristin Henckert

Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy): Javee Mujoro

Results for Houses Interhouse Sports Day - Trophy: Ernest

Interhouse Athletics Day winning house - Trophy: Ernest

Overall Best House - Trophy:

Honours & Awards

Ernest

GRADE 12 ACADEMICS Afrikaans Olympiad

Certificate for achieving an Award in the Afrikaans Olympiad 2018 - Certificates from ATKV Monique April Farida Gertze Carli le Roux Winslau Samaria

(56.15%) (83.85%) (85.38%) (67.69%)

H C A E R T U O

Vivica Cupido Leilah Hans Manuel Pedro

(82.31%) (80.00%) (55.38%)

AND SERVICE

Choir

SCROLL for very good participation and performance in the Choir: Taleni Amkongo

Gelvanus Kariseb

SCROLL for outstanding commitment and performance in the Choir: Reabetswe Pereko

Dance

FULL COLOURS for Cecchetti Society Faculty - Classical Ballet - Intermediate and Advanced One Dancer passed with Merit: Chelsey Pickering

Drama

SCROLL for outstanding commitment and good performance in Drama:

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Arlene Mutua

Reabetswe Pereko

Ruben Stein

HALF COLOURS for outstanding commitment and good performance in Drama: Charmaine Goreses

FULL COLOURS for 5 years of commitment to the Drama Club and an outstanding performance in the role of Shakespeare in the production ‘A Play to Die For’: Damien Schütz

Shoebox

SCROLL for 2 years of dedicated service to the Shoebox Project: Monique April

Otja Muruko

Leilah Hans

Vivica Cupido

HALF COLOURS for 3 years of commitment and dedicated service: Kyana Diehl

SPORT Athletics

FULL COLOURS for 5 years of committed participation and service to Athletics at the College: Justin Himarua Stanley Dassala

Cricket

Gelvanus Kariseb Panduleni Khiba

Dantago Gawanab

FULL COLOURS for 4 years committed service to St Paul’s Cricket and representing Kenia at the U/19 World Cub: Rene Were

Hockey

SCROLL for 2 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey: Joshua Gossayn

FULL COLOURS for 4 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey: Tamika Milho

Björn Paetzold

FULL COLOURS for 5 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Hockey: Damien Schütz

Jen Kamwi

Panduleni Khiba

Netball

FULL COLOURS for 5 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Netball: Hitoko Tjitemisa

Charmaine Goreses

Soccer

FULL COLOURS for 5 years of committed participation and service to St Paul’s Soccer: Dantago Gawanab Manuel Pedro

Patrick Brooker-Smith

Gelvanus Kariseb

TROPHY AWARDS Hockey

GIRLS Commitment and Dedication (Trophy) - Trophy Certificate Only: Panduleni Khiba

Boys First Team Commitment and Dedication (Trophy) - Grade 12 - Trophy Certificate Only:

Björn Paetzold

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Resilience and Perseverance (Trophy) - Grade 12 - Trophy Certificate Only: Damien Schütz

Netball

Commitment and Dedication (Trophy) - Grade 12 - Trophy Certificate Only: Charmaine Goreses

All Rounder De Wet Trophy For Full Colours in 3 Catagories: Academic, Cultural/Outreach and Sport:

Prizegiving

Damien Schütz: Academics/Drama/Hockey

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L O O H C S R UPPE GIVING PRIZERECOGNITION OF EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2018

ACADEMICS 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:

Thamirah Shivangulula Salimé Gossayn Vimbainashe Mhango Vaanda Menjono Martin Oosthuizen Mark Olles Kenny !Garus-oas Alina Triebner Natalie van der Merwe

80.1% 81.7% 82.6% 82.9% 83.6% 84.7% 85.9% 87.8% 89.3%

Book prize for Third position in Grade: Book prize for Second position in Grade: Book prize for First position in Grade:

Punaje Kuvare Javee Mujoro Tiago Pimenta Rodney Hamunyela Craig McNally Vanessa Hodges Vijanda Pack Kenisha Platt

Tyler Hancox Adam Johnston Sophia Trede

80.5% 82.0% 82.7% 83.3% 84.3% 85.6% 87.1% 88.4%

90.36 90.72 91.7%

Special Academic Awards for Grade 10

WINDHOEK STATIONERS ART PRIZES (for an excellent standard in Art and Design) in Grade 10: Natalie van der Merwe

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ACCOUNTING AND MATHEMATICS PRIZE (for top achievers in Grade 10 in Mathematics and Accounting): 3rd 2nd 1st

Martin Oosthuizen 92.5% Tyler Hancox 93.3% Adam Johnston 95.8%

FNCC PRIZE (for excellent results in French): Best French student in Grade 10: Nande Gurirab GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German) In Grade 10:

Heather Kausch

PORTUGUESE EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in Portuguese) In Grade 10: Tiago Pimenta

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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:

Jamie Coetzee Helen Forster

81.0% 82.3%

Book prize for Third position in Grade: Book prize for Second position in Grade: Book prize for First position in Grade:

Luka Serrer Theodorus Wassenaar

81.4% 82.4%

Megan Landman 83.5% Lauren Straiton 84.5% Quinn-Franco Stellmacher 85.7%

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Special Academic Awards for Grade 11 WINDHOEK STATIONERS ART PRIZES (for an excellent standard in Art and Design) in Grade 11:

Katjivena

Uetupanao

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ACCOUNTING AND MATHEMATICS PRIZE (for top achievers in Grade 11 in Mathematics and Accounting): 3rd 2nd 1st

Matthew Mojekwu Quinn-Franco Stellmacher Megan Landman

89.5% 90.5% 94.5%

ERNST & YOUNG for excellent work ethic in Accounting and Mathematics in Grade 11: Michàela Groenewald - 87.15%

FNCC PRIZE (for excellent results in French) in Grade 11 (Ordinary): Ryan Symonds Mayes

FNCC PRIZE (for outstanding overall performance in French Advanced Subsidiary Level) in Grade 11 (AS/Higher): Rosa Ithindi

GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German): In German Ordinary Grade 11: Megan Landman In German Higher Level Grade 11: Michàela Groenewald

SPORT TROPHIES

Athletics

Senior Victrix Ludorum: Senior Victor Ludorum:

Amber Dercksen Gelvanus Kariseb

Players of the Year Hockey

Girls Boys

Amber Dercksen Craig McNally

Netball

Charmaine Goreses

Soccer

Girls Boys

Victoria Markgraaff Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe

Makati Sport Team of the Year

St Paul’s Girl’s 1st Team Hockey, 4th position in the Khomas 1st Hockey League

Best Sport Achievement Trophy Ronan Wantenaar

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Senior Sportswoman of the Year Amber Dercksen

Senior Sportman of the Year Craig McNally

CULTURE Debating Best Senior Debater:

Public Speaking Best Senior Public Speaker:

Tjimamutja Katjiuongua

Micháela Groenewald

Drama Playmakers Trophy for the Best Supporting Actor/Actress:

Othello Joseph Good improvement and performance in the Drama Production and good commitment to the Drama Club.

Main Hill Trophy for the Best Actor/Actress in a leading role: Arlene Mutua For her exceptional and outstanding performance in the Drama Production ‘A Play to die for’.

Best Individual performer (Actor/Actress) in a leading role: Damien Schütz For his exceptional and outstanding performance in the Drama Production ‘A Play to die for’.

GRADE 12 ACADEMICS

RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2018

WINDHOEK STATIONERS ART PRIZE (for an excellent standard in Art and Design) in Grade 12: Carli le Roux

FNCC PRIZE (for outstanding improvement and results in French) in Grade 12 (Ordinary): Denise Musvamiri

FNCC PRIZE (for outstanding overall performance in French Advanced Subsidiary Level) in Grade 12 (AS/Higher): Ira Varela

GERMAN EMBASSY BOOK PRIZE (for interest and excellent achievements in German): Best German student in Grade 12 (Ordinary): Best German student in Grade 12 (Higher) :

Annely Ipangelwa Vivica Cupido

DELOITTE & TOUCHE Prize (for the most versatile student) in Grade 12: Charmaine Goreses

KPMG ACCOUNTING Prize (for the top achievers) in Grade 12 Accounting: 3rd 2nd 1st

Niita Kanime Vivica Cupido Kaja Pack

83.7% 85.7% 86.3%

ERNST & YOUNG Prize (for excellent work ethic in Accounting and Mathematics) in Grade 12:

Roberta Nsinano

GRADE 12 Subject Certificates of Merit for 80% or higher: Johnali Beukes

Foreign Language German Ordinary (82%)

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Patrick Brooker-Smith Jade Coury Vivica Cupido Kyana Diehl

Valentine Endjambi Anglelika Hass Annely Ipangelwa Kabamba Kafunda Jen Kamwi Niita Kanime Carli le Roux Bamlak Lemma Hi-Treacia Mbinge Andreas Moths Tristan Mueller Samantha Müller Denise Musvamiri Arlene Mutua Galilei Njembo Nathan Nyatondo Kaja Pack

Björn Paetzold Reabetswe Pereko Ricardo Rechter Damien Schütz

Ruben Stein Ira Varela

Foreign Language French Ordinary (81%) Foreign Language German Higher (81%) Foreign language German Higher (88%), Accounting Higher (86%) Mathematics Higher (97%). Physical Science Higher (90%), Biology Higher (89%), Economics Higher (87%), Foreign Language German Higher (89%) Art & Design Higher (81%) Foreign Language German Higher (88%) Foreign Language German Ordinary (84%) Art & Design Ordinary (80%) Art & Design Higher (85%) Accounting Higher (84%) Art & Design Higher (82%); Geography Higher (89%) Foreign Language French Ordinary (80%) Mathematics Higher (86%) Foreign Language German Higher (90%) Foreign Language German Higher (81%) Art & Design Higher (89%) Foreign Language French Ordinary (87%) Art & Design Higher (85%) Art & Design Higher (87%), Geography Higher (86%) Mathematics Higher (82%) Mathematics Higher (83%), Physical Science Higher (84%), Accounting Higher (86%), Foreign Language German Higher (91%) Foreign Language German Higher (93%), Geography Higher (81%) Foreign Language French Ordinary (83%) Foreign Language German Higher (85%) Mathematics Higher (87%), Physical Science Higher (89%), Geography Higher (89%), Biology Higher (85%), Foreign Language German Higher (82%) Foreign Language German Higher (94%) Advanced Subsidiary French (90%)

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:

Ndapewoshali Kapwanga Leilah Hans Ira Varela Annely Ipangelwa Björn Paetzold

71.3% 71.6% 72.3% 73.9% 74.3%

Andreas Moths Johnali Beukes Carli le Roux Roberta Nsinano

71.3% 71.8% 72.7% 74.2%

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:

Hi-Treacia Mbinge Vivica Cupido Nathan Nyatondo

75.0% 77.3% 78.5%

Book prize for Third position in Grade: Book prize for Second position in Grade: Book prize for First position in Grade:

Niita Kanime Angelika Hass

Kaja Pack Damien Schütz Kyana Diehl

Trophies of Academic Achievements Levinson Trophy for English: Anna Frank Trophy for Afrikaans: Kaschik Trophy for Senior German: Judge Chris Mouton Trophy for Bilingualism: Woerman Brock Trophy for Mathematics: Agnew Trophy for NSSC H Biology: Swachem Trophy for Physical Science: Nissen Trophy for History: Blokker Trophy for Geography (shared): DanVis Trophy for Economics in Grade 11:

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75.1% 77.7%

84.2% 85.8% 87.7%

Damien Schütz Vivica Cupido Ruben Stein Kyana Diehl Kyana Diehl Damien Schütz Damien Schütz Ti-Treacia Mbinge Carli le Roux and Damien Schütz Cameron Lohmann

Binneman-Visser Auditor’s Trophy for NSSC H Economics: Glen-Spyron Trophy for Best NSSC H Accounting:

Kyana Diehl Kaja Pack

Samantha Muller Trophy for Art:

Samantha Müller for progressive ingenuity,

consistence and perseverance Gratia Artis Trophy for fine achievements in Art in Grade 11: Rosa Ithindi Loft Gallery Trophy for the top Art Student (Upper School): Galilei Njembo

Malik Trophy for best Olympiad (ATKV Afrikaans Olympiad – best in Namibia with 85.38%): Carli le Roux

Ben Africa Trophy for Academic Endeavour: Angelika Hass Stanley Dassala (increase of 8.9% average) H Pupkewitz Trophy for best progress: Mapanga Trophy for the student whose attitude,initiative and performance reflects the spirit of St Paul’s College: Nathan Nyatondo

Standard Bank Trophy:for dedicated, committed and on-going service to the Community: Vivica Cupido

Naude Trophy for dedicated and on-going committed service to the College: Otja Muruko

Individual Commendation Shield for exceptional service to the College: Nathan Nyatondo

X-Ray Trophy for Creativity and Innovation: Damien Schütz Optime Moratum Trophy for good service, leadership, loyalty, diligence and behaviour: Annely Ipangelwa

Pupkewitz Toyota Prize for the best overall academic achievement in Grade 12: Kyana Diehl

DUX Trophy: Taylor Trophy for best Grade 12 NSSC H student: Kyana Diehl 87.7%

Congratulations

to all the students who achieved these excellent results!

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Formal Photographs

STAFF

Teaching and Admin.

Back Row: Makhosiwonke Sibanda, Jossie Koekemoer, Marc Mehnert, Tasara Manamike, Ute Mehnert, Estelle Mudge, Liz Hentze, Francisca Nghishikamuka, Jana Tors, Memoire Sieberhagen Third Row: Lientjie van Zyl, Ellen Gudde, Yolanda Beukes, Evett van Niekerk, Yolande Philander, Karen le Roux, Anna Maria Rencs, Jackie Luyt, Linda Main, Andrea Kuppel, Ethel Dealie, Dorin Schuler Second Row: Ustine Louw, Sr Marie Therese Ameya, Samantha Brinkmann, Alison Gardiner, Clementine Ruel, Anzel Bougaardt, Karine Sinden-Dijoux, Tatyana McDuling, Lida Fielding, Jo van Dyk, Sofia Saraiva, Marie Main, Colin van Rensburg Front Row: Celia Mendelsohn, Jako Fourie, Anthea Daniels, Bridget Jekins, Iain Guthrie, Andrea Callesen, Zenobia Adonis, Romondo Jordani, Claudia Schmidt Absent: Laimi Nambele, Marianne Pretorius, Linnea Quinn, Ursula Salvoldi, Leonie Visser

Estate Management Back Row: Victor Shanyengange, Ettienne van Wyk, Mattias Haitula Front Row: Levi Awala, Festus Hangula, Romondo Jordani, Marvin Kahoro, Sakeus Kapula

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GRADE 8 Grade 8B Back Row: Diana Nathinge, Marleny Dassala, Lapita Amulungu, Grace Ikanga, Lavinia Amadhila, Sascha Brinkmann, Summer Diergaardt, Esther Mbandeka Middle Row: ​Michelle Koen, Stasia Steenkamp, Lilyrose Ashikoto, Alicia-Lee Hans, Peta-Anne Nichols, Laaiqah Adam, Martha Mvula, Abenezer Tassew, Christophe Mutandi, Savannah Noirfalise Front Row: Andreas Niipare, Hannah Guthrie, Isheanesu Machaya, Ms S. Brinkmann, Julian Schßtz, Linford Beukes, Brooklyn Uushona

Grade 8M Back Row: Ndinoshisho Shilomboleni, Hendrik Oosthuizen, Kondja-oua Ngairorue, Jaime Henckert, Danielle Klitzke, Azaylee Philander, Kalila Whitelock, Celina Elizca Eiseb Middle Row: Lee-Anne Gaoses, Lara Backhaus, Melissa Weck, Lea Oriol-Billet, Melusi Khupe, Keisha-Cathriona van Wyk, Beyonce Haiyambo, Cynthia Wilkinson, Declan Landman, Tatum van der Merwe, Jaydee Mouton, Maria Ugulu Front Row: Tariq Stellmacher, Katelyn du Plessis, Unovandu Nuujoma, Ms T. McDuling, Christopher de Jager, Ivan Mueller, Jack Parker

Grade 8V Back Row: Caitlin Gillies, Lineekela Haikali, Gina Olles, Yambeko Hangula, Alegria Joaozinho Perestrelo, Linda Ndadi, Iyaz Eiseb, Tawana Nyasha Murape Middle Row: Robbe Dewulf, Dandelion Komeheke, Emmie Ashley Muonde, Amber Mouton, Keith Mutandi, Tyra Collins, Tashinga Jennifer Tirigu, Faith Kauta, Isabella Do Carmo, Urinaao Katjiuongua Front Row: Brook-Lyn Ford, Danielle Motinga, Claire Links, Mrs L. van Zyl, Leon Mettler, Jonathan Strauss, Undjee Joao Kangueehi

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Absent: Shannyn Howard

GRADE 9

Grade 9H Back Row: Benjamin Singer, Carolina Amaral Machado, MornÊ Conradie, Kuria Kura, Bia van den Berg, Kaylynne July, Tinashe Maisiri Middle Row: ​Elsie Jacobs, Kathryn Callesen, Jordan Gaeb, Maya Nyathi, Chika Libuku, Chiara van Rooi, Paris Pickering, Daniel Branch, Celina Mertens, Wendy Ipangelwa Front Row: Reagan Abrahams, Kyra-Asante Nghishekwa, Alana Adonis, Miss E. Hentze, Unotjari Katunohange, Marina Dos Santos, Caleb Titus Absent: Carmen-Issabella Hellmann, Kavee Kaputu

Grade 9S Back Row: Maijke Van Zyl, Maurice Ruhunga, Letushila Demas, Aidan Schwartz, Anoushka Seha, Friedrich Setzkorn, Punae Hengari, Xander van Wyk, Grace Murorua Middle Row: Jana Swanepoel, Shali Shiimbi, Milla Claassen, Ma Iyaloo Kamati, Leonardine Apollus, Promise Chimwamurombe, Jenima Luis, Djamila du Plessis, Amanda Mufeti, Rauha Hanhapo, Ando Amunkete, Kacimbi Pakote Front Row: Tino Pack, Abubacarr Jobarteh, Liam Adonis, Ms Sieberhagen, Nyasha Musiyarira, Ueriuka Makari, Hivirikee Haihambo

Grade 9V Back Row: Jordan Titus, Chaze Shakwa, Yaseen Adam, Mike Sibalatani, Chevonne de Jager, Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda, Penelope Maunganidze, Hannah Murphy, Arian Becker Middle Row: Anneke Eisenberg, Munsanje Kawesha, Liya Herunga, Azaiah Soabes, Nicola Nitschke, Betty Kanjimba, Jada Izaks, Precious Kanime, Virtor Silombela, Sandra Saad Front Row: Gero Kirchner, Ebenezer Tadesse, Panduleni Amuenje, Ms J.van Dyk, Tala Amkongo, Lance Hauuanga, Chris Barnard

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GRADE 10

Grade 10D Back Row: Ndjarakana Mujoro, Ileni Nashandi, Jane Rigava, Ava-Marie Greiner, Vaanda Menjono, Aba Fynn, Tiago Pimenta, Hiren Naidoo, Holger Binding Middle Row: ​Nandjila Nickanor, Benjamin Coury, Hannah Obbes, Anotida C hipfupa, Faith Kahuure, Tyler Hancox, Rodney Hamunyela, Rachel Edmunds, Vizakuje Kauuova Front Row: Nathaniel Nuulimba, Nicodemus Mbidi, Dinah Masule, Ms E. Dealie, Nadia Martins, Albert Weck , Dieter Koen

Grade 10M Back Row: Tunenyanyu Kaholongo, Craig McNally, Cenovey Kruger, Tatjana Meiring Middle Row: Sherleen Awases, Punaje Kuvare, Dee-Ellen Nathinge, Kenny Garus-oas, Thamirah Shivangulula, Angela Prokas, Vanessa Hodges, Judrihano Thuys, Josslyn Beukes, Alina Triebner Front Row: Luke Howard, Phillip Kaulinge, Chaiiu Kamanya, Mr Mehnert, John Ndadala Walenga, Jonathan Archer, Ketu Ndara Absent: Talia Burkhardt-Mare

Grade 10P Back Row: Seth Strauss, Diaz-Given Sangeve, Tariro Kamudyariwa, Nande Gurirab, Tristan Foster, Adam Johnston, Richard Usiku Middle Row: Florence Wilkinson, Angelica Chishiri, Amber Dercksen, Vimbainashe Mhango, SalimĂŠ Gossayn, Edna Nande, Lineekela Hangula, Joanne Shapi, Dania Sheehama Front Row: Cristin Henckert, Veripamue Hinda, Jan-Lous Nortje, Ms Y. Philander, Javee Mujoro, Elmo Kandele, Stanley Shikwambi

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Grade 10V Back Row: Emily Mugandiwa, Hugo Hahn, Vijanda Pack, Heather Kausch, Tulela Shatona, Munesu Bishi, Martin Oosthuizen, Jolene Visser Middle Row: ​Natalie van der Merwe, Hertha Vilho, Sarah Nduati, Kenisha Platt, Rosa Shivolo, Evangeline Nahole, Sophia Trede, Ogoh Ogbokor, Ndeyapo Shatilue Front Row: Tumna Kankondi, Joshua Ford, Nuno Pereira, Mr C. van Rensburg, Francois Evrard, James Nandago, Mark Olles

GRADE 11

Grade 11M Back Row: Tengeevandu Katjiuongua, Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua, Daniela Brunido, Esi Fynn, Ambrosius Iipinge, Morgan Doeses Middle Row: Helen Forster, MichĂ ela Groenewald, Leena David, Alina Amadhila, Joan Damases, Delicia Dirkse, Jamie Coetzee, Stephanie Hailulu, Natasha Dzinotyiweyi, Rosa Ithindi Front Row: Liam Brinkmann, Rikazerua Kandanga, Othello Joseph, Mr T. Manamike, Juanita Ananias, Cedric Iipinge, Hendrik Benjamin Derks Absent: Imbeni Amunkete

Grade 11R Back Row: Connor Martin, Jennah Oosthuizen, Hashondalindishe Nghileendele, Junior-Steps Nankela, Cameron Lohmann, Nicole Paschke, Monica-Claire Nyango, Tinodiwanashe Mataranyika, Rafael Neves Middle Row: Misha Krohne, Mazinza Libuku, Abigail Mushendami, Alina Niipare, Victoria Markgraff, Kayla Nel, Megan Landman, Uetupanao Katjivena, Lusungu Mufune, Mwaka Mukwame Front Row: Fabian Paulus, Christian Lauschke, TingHan Lin, Ms A. Rencs, Tawana Matswetu, Andile Makanza, Matthew Mojekwu

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Grade 11S Back Row: Sebastian van Niekerk, Martin Shipanga, Kirsten Truter, Lauren Straiton, Prince Shipepe, Quinn-Franco Stellmacher, Ashia Whitelock, Luka Serrer Middle Row: ​Bradley Sisson, Wilhelm Petrus, Gia Shivute, Layla Philander, Naomi Shaetonhodi, Mechelle Tjimuku, Frieda Persaud, Tyler Straiton, Phillip Shiimi, Cindy Rowland Front Row: Olaf Vries, Ronan Wantenaar, Theodorus Wassenaar, Mr M. Sibanda, Marshall Petersen, Ryan Symonds-Mayes, Barend van Zijl Absent: Liza van Wyk

GRADE 12 Grade 12L Back Row: Stanley Dassala, Taleni Amkongo, Kabamba Kafunda, Charmaine Goreses, Patrick Brooker-Smith Middle Row: Joshua Gossayn, Angelika Hass, Jen Kamwi, Leilah Hans, Monique April, Valentine Endjambi, Johnali Beukes, Annely Ipangelwa, Stephan Collins Front Row: Dantago Gawanab, Kyana Diehl, Farida Gertze, Ms J. Luyt, Vivica Cupido, Jade Coury, Justin Himarua

Grade 12M Back Row: Tristan Kȍlling, Hi-Treacia Mbinge, Runguro Kudumo, Samantha Müller, Uzuvira Mujahere, Ngambui Katjivena, Denise Musamviri Middle Row: ​Carli le Roux, Maandero Ngatjizeko, Arlene Mutua, Niita Kanime, Dimpho-Dintle Moloi, Panduleni Khiba, Monica Nahole, Bamlak Lemma, Tamika Milho, Agatha Konjore, Ndapewoshali Kapwanga Front Row: Gelvanus Kariseb, Loini Mwazi, Simataa Masule, Ms C. Mendelsohn, Tristan Mueller, Otja Muruko, Andreas Moths

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Grade 12R Back Row: Winslau Samaria, Manuel Pedro, Michael Nyirenda, Chabalanda Siyambango, Shewe Tarumba Middle Row: Hitoko Tjitemisa, Bjorn Paetzold, Boipelo Tibinyane, Reabetswe Pereko, Anazea Zapke, Roberta Nsinano, Chelsey Pickering, Ira Varela, Rejoice Vilho, Zianah Tjitendero Front Row: Kaja Pack, Galilei Njembo, Ricardo Rechter, Ms K. le Roux, Nathan Nyatondo, Damien Schutz, Ruben Stein

DoE

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

Young Gold Back Row: Hiren Naidoo, Adam Johnston, Tatjana Meiring, Hannah Obbes, Heather Kausch, Monica-Clare Nyango, Ava-Marie Greiner, Hugo Hahn, Jane Rigava, Tiago Pimenta Middle Row: Jolene Visser, Rodney Hamunyela, Alina Triebner, Sophia Trede, Tyler Hancox, Delicia Dirkse, SalimĂŠ Gossayn, Amber Dercksen, Rachel Edmunds, Esi Fynn, Craig McNally, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua Front Row: Dania Sheehama, Nathaniel Nuulimba, Jan-Louis Nortje, Ms Van Niekerk, Mark Olles , Dieter Koen, Jonathan Archer Absent: Ms Pretorius, Ms Gouws

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Silver Back Row: Elmo Kandele, Alana Adonis, Penelope Maunganidze, Anoushka Seha, Sandra Saad,Anneke Eisenberg, Chevonne de Jager, Bia van den Berg, Hannah Murphy, Ogoh Ogbokor Middel Row: Ms L. Hentze, Jana Swanepoel,Kathryn Callesen, Wendy Ipangelwa, Precious Kanime,Amanda Mufeti, Paris Pickering,Judrihano Thuys,Ma Iyaloo Kamati,Liya Herunga,Milla Claasen,Letushila Demsa, Ms C. Schmidt Front Row: Ms A. Kuppel, Liam Adonis, Chris Barnard, Kenny Garus-oas, Tino Pack, Friedrich Setzkorn, Ms U. ouw In Memorium : Vija Pack

Bronze

Absent: Sarah Nduati

Back Row: Julian Schutz, Caitlin Gillies, Summer Diergaardt, Celina Eiseb, Jaime Henckert, Brooklyn Ford, Kalila Whitelock, Hannah Guthrie Third Row: Unovandu Nuujoma, Azaylee Philander, Lara Backhaus, Robbe Dewulf, Melissa Weck, Savannah Noirfalise, Michelle Koen, Stasia Steenkamp, Gina Olles, Urinaao Katjiuongua, Sascha Brinkmann, Isheanesu Machaya Second Row: Lee-Anne Gaoses, Isabella Do Carmo, Emmie Muonde, Declan Landman, Laaiqah Adam, Keisha-Cathriona van Wyk, PetaAnne Nichols, Keith Mutandi, Martha Mvula, Lea Oriol-Billet, Christopher Mutandi, Christopher de Jager

OUTREAVCIHCE AND SER

Front Row: Ebenezer Tadesse, Hendrik Oosthuizen, Ms J. van Dyk, Jonathan Strauss, Ms. Ms L. Main, Undjee Kangueehi, Tariq Stellmacher

Cancer Ward visitors Back Row: Sherleen Awases, Anotida Chipfupa, Vimbainashe Mhango, Edna Nande, Stephanie Hailulu, Kyana Diehl Front Row: Juanita Ananias, Tamika Milho, Ms A. Kuppel, Rosa Ithindi, Ms S. Brinkmann, Ndeyapo Shatilue, Jennah Oosthuizen Absent: Thamirah Shivangulula

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Counsellor's Club Back Row: Anneke Eisenberg, Ma Iyaloo Kamati, Emmie Muonde, Vimbainashe Mahango, Kenny Garus-oas, Rosa Shivolo, Punaje Kuvare Front Row: Holger Binding, Florence Wilkinson, Jana Swanepoel, Ms J. Luyt, Anoushka Seha, Nandjila Nickanor, Tatjana Meiring.

In Memoriam: Vija Pack

Junior City Council Back Row: Ms Z. Adonis Front Row: Kenisha Platt, Ouinn-Franco Stellmacher

Make the Difference Back Row: Alana Adonis, Aba Fynn, Hertha Vilho, Vijanda Pack, Heather Kausch, Mwaka Mukwame, Letushila Demas, Misha Krohne, Hannah Obbes, Ogoh Ogbokor, Ndeyapo Shatilue, Florence Wilkinson, Morgan Doeses Third Row: Tulela Shatona, Chaze Shakwa, Jaime Henckert, Anotida Chipfupa, Kathryn Callesen, Punaje Kuvare, Alina Niipare, Precious Kanime, Sarah Nduati, Grace Ikanga, Layla Philander, Azaylee Philander, Esi Fynn, Rosa Ithindi Second Row: Dania Sheehama, Judrihano Thuys, Stephanie Hailulu, Paris Pickering, Megan Landman, Betty Kanyimba, Naomi Shaetonhodi, Delicia Dirkse, Joan Damases, Jamie Coetzee, Tyler Hancox, Uetupanao Katjivena, Ma Iyaloo Kamati, Ava-Marie Greiner Front Row: Olaf Vries, Rikazerua Kandanga, Ms Y. Philander, Junior-Steps Nankela, Emily Mugandiwa, Talia Burkhardt-Mare, Tawana Matswetu, Ms E.Dealie, Fabian Paulus

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Back Row: Ms Anthea Daniels, Jen Kamwi, Samantha Muller, Carli le Roux, Arlene Mutua, ms Jackie Luyt Middle Row: Charmaine Goreses, Tamika Milho, Niita Kanime, Reabetswe Pereko, Panduleni Khiba, Roberta Nsinano, Jade Coury, Ruben Stein Front Row: Denise Musvamiri, Winslau Samaria, Ms K. le Roux, Anazea Zapke, Ms C. Mendelsohn, Kaja Pack, Galilei Njembo

Media Prefects Back Row: Theodorus (Nicolaas) Wassenaar, Kenny !Garus-oas, Emmie Ashley Muonde, Ryan Symonds Mayes Front Row: MichĂ ela Groenewald, Ms J. Koekemoer, Ms A. Bougaardt

Nordkamp Back Row: Isheanesu Machaya, Rodney Hamunyela, Penelope Maugandize, Danielle Motinga, Craig McNally, Summer Diergaardt, Celina Eiseb Middle Row: Lee-Anne Gaoses, Lineekela Haikali, Michaela Groenewaldt, Faith Kauta, Declan Landman, Chris Mutandi, Vimbai Mhango, Alicia-Leigh Hans, Wendy Ipangelwa, Liya Herunga, Sandra Saad Front Row: Tariro Kamudyariwa, John Walenga, Ms C. Mendelsohn, Keith Mutandi, Ms U. Louw, Othello Joseph, Elmo Kandeele In Memoriam: Vija Pack

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Secondhand Shop Back Row: Micháela Groenewald, Ms A. Rencs, Ndeyapo Shatilue Front Row: Edna Nande, Kenny !Garus-Oas

Shoebox Project Back Row: Anotida Chipfupa , Otja Muruko, Leilah Hans Middle Row: Misha Krohne, Michaela Groenewaldt, Punaye Kuvare, Judrihano Thuys, Jade Coury, Vivica Cupido, Kyana Diehl, Alina Niipare Front Row: Talia, Javee Mujoro, Julian Schütz, Ms A. Rencs, Jennah Oosthuizen, Juanita Ananias, Marshall Petersen

SMC

Back Row: Taleni Amkongo, Runguro Kudumo, Annely Ipangelwa, Joan Damases, Samantha Müller, Otja Muruko, Nagmbui Katjivena Middle Row: Rosa Ithindi, Kyana Diehl, Vivica Cupido, Megan Landman, Gwen Persaud, Farida Gertze, Chelsey Pickering, Helen Forster Front Row: Nathan Nyatondo, Luka Serrer, Jennah Oosthuizen, Ms Schmidt, Quinn-Franco Stellmacher, Galilei Njembo, Damien Schütz

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CULTURAIELS ACTIVIT

Acapella Choir Back Row: Ambrosius Iipinge, Leon Mettler, Angelica Chishiri, Esther Mbandeka, Hanna Guthrie Middle Row: Lavinia Amadhila, Rauha Hanhapo, Dandelion Komeheke, Emmie Muonde, Kenny Garus-oas, Amber Mouton, Jamie Coetzee, Lilyrose Ashikoto, Grace Ikanga, Lapita Amulungo, Kaylynne July Front Row: Dinah Masule, Rikazerua Kandanga, Ms C. Ruel, Promise Chimwamurombe, Reabetswe Pereko, Taleni Amkongo, Gelvanus Kariseb

Chapel Band Back Row: Luka Serrer, Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda, Shali Shiimbi, Julian SchĂźtz, Ruben Stein Front Row: Amber Mouton, Mr Sibanda, MichÄ ela Groenewald, Megan Landman, Talia Burkhardt-Mare, Ms Gardiner, Galilei Njembo

Chess Back Row: Tawana Matswetu, Junior-Steps Nankela, Ndjarakana Muyoro, Matthew Mojekwu, John Walenga, Ileni Nashandi, Stanley Dassala, Andile Makanza Middle Row: Chaiiu Kamanya, Richard Usiku, Hashondalindishi Nghileendele, Munesu Bishi, Prince Shipepe, Sangeve Diaz-Given, Chabalanda Siyambango Front Row: Javee Mujoro, Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe, Wilhelm Petrus, Mr T. Manamike, Judrihano Thuys, Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda, Fabian Paulus

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Craft Club Back Row: Ms T. McDuling, Ando Amunkete, Ms E. Mudge Front Row: Katelyn du Plessis, Jolene Visser, Wendy Ipangelwa, Tatjana Meiring, Danielle Klitzke

Dance Fusion Back Row: Maria Atushe Panduleni Ugulu, Penelope Maunganidze, Elsie Jacobs, Ms Sieberhagen, Tulela Shatona, Kyra-Asante Nghishekwa, Emily Mugandiwa Front Row: Anotida Chipfupa, Lilyrose Penombili Ashikoto , Beyonce Haiyambo, Emmie Ashley Muonde, Grace Khensani Ikanga, Rauha Hanhapo, Yambeko Hangula, Wendy Ipangelwa

Debating Back Row: Morgan Doeses, Alana Adonis, Munesu Bishi, Kondja Ngairorue, Craig Mcnally, Shali Shimba, Ogoh Ogbokor, Heather Kausch, Letu Demas, Tjimaa Katjiuongua, Ava-Marie Greiner, Tunenyonyu Kaholongo Middle Row: Liam Adonis, Joanne Shapi, Judrihano Thys, Josslyn Beukes, Michaela Groenewald, Amanda Mufeti, Precious Kanime, Evangeline Nahole, Dee-Ellen Nathinge, Sherleen Awases, Liya Herunga, Vseteka Pakote Front Row: Othello Joseph, Nathan Nuulimba, Nicola Nitschke, Ms M. Main, Thamirah Shivangulula, Amanda Ketu Ndara, Cristin Henckert

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Digital Art Back Row: Alegria Joaozinho Perestrelo, Celina Mertens, Tashinga Jennifer Tirigu, Melusi Khupe, Abenezer Tassew, Robbe Dewulf Front Row: Ms T. McDuling, Kacimbi Pakote, Marina Dos Santos, Undjee Joao Kangueehi, Anoushka Seha, Jordan Titus, Ms E. Hentze

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Back Row: Arian Becker, Jana Swanepoel, Nandjila Nickanor, Lusungu Mufune, Angelica Chishiri, Monica-Clare Nyango, Julian Schütz Middle Row: Marina Dos Santos, Arlene Mutua, Frieda (Gwen) Persaud, Paris Pickering, Promise Chimwamurombe, Salimé Gossayn, Angela Prokas, Reabetswe Pereko, Anneke Eisenberg, Tulela Shatona Front Row: Ruben Stein, Dinah Masule, Ms C. Ruel, Damien Schütz, Mr Mehnert, Charmaine Goreses, Othello Joseph Absent: Nadia Martins

Afrikaans Exchange Back Row: Ms A. Rencs Front Row: Salimé Gossayn, Rafael Neves

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French Exchange Back Row: Rodney Hamunyela, Gwen Persaud, Natasha Dzinotyiweyi, Rosa Ithindi Front Row: Jolene Visser, Alina Triebner, Ms C. Ruel, Vaanda Menjono, Morgan Doeses Absent: Imbeni Amunkete

German Exchange Mr Mehnert, Tyler Hancox

Latin Back Row: Edna Nande, Ms Main, Abenezer Tassew Front Row: Jan-Louis Nortje, Kenny Gooases, Rosa Shivolo

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Model United Nations Back Row: Ryan Symonds-Mayes, Vizakuje Kauuova, Vaanda Menjono, Diana Nathinge, Caleb Titus, Cenovey Kruger, Nicodemus Mbidi Middle Row: Morgan Doeses, Linda Ndadi, Dee-Ellen Nathinge, Rosa Shivolo, Tyra Collins, Cynthia Wilkinson, Beyonce Haiyambo, Lineekela Haikalia, Yambeko (Ethuhole) Hangula Front Row: Thamirah Shivangulula, Florence Wilkinson, SalimĂŠ Gossayn, Ms B. Jenkins, Kenny Garus-Oas, Dania Sheehama, Theorodus (Nicolaas) Wassenaar

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Back Row: Juanita Ananias, Ambrosius Iipinge, Letushila Demas, Vizakuje Kauuova, Vaanda Menjono, Lusungu Mufune, Daniela Brunido, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua, Cenovey Kruger, John Walenga, Isheanesu Machaya Middle Row: Dinah Masule, Ogoh Ogbokor, Diana Nathinge, Urinaao Katjiuongua, Dee-Ellen Nathinge, Keith Mutandi, Vimbainashe Mhango, Josslyn Beukes, Sherleen Awases, Iyaz Eiseb, Abigail Mushendami, Jack Parker

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Front Row: Talia Burkhardt-Mare, Ketu Ndara, Undjee Kangueehi, Ms K. le Roux, Jolene Visser, Elmo Kandele, Tawana Matswetu

Afrikaaiands Olymp Back Row: Javee Mujoro, Manuel Pedro, Monique April, Leilah Hans, Layla Philander, Ndayapo Shatilue, Carli le Roux Front Row: Winslau Samaria, Vivica Cupido, Ms A. Rencs, Farida Gertze, Marshall Petersen

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SAMF Maths Olympiad Round 1 Back Row: Ebenezer Tadesse, Jack Parker, Julian Schutz, Martin Oosthuizen, Nande Gurirab, Vijanda Pack, Maurice Ruhunga, Caleb Titus, Ava-Marie Greiner, Cameron Lohmann, Jana Swanepoel, Adam Johnston, Arian Becker Third Row: Stanley Shikwambe, Summer Diergaardt, Craig McNally, Alina Triebner, Danielle Klitzke, Sandra Saad, Sophia Trede, Lara Backhaus, Diana Nathinge, Carolina Amaral Mashado, Joanne Shapi, Ndeyapo Shatilue, Natalie van der Merwe, Morne Conradie, Cedric Iipinge Second Row: Benjamin Singer, Dinah Masule, Robbe Dewulf, Michaela Groenewald, Stephanie Hailulu, Ma Iyaloo Kamati, Djamila du Plessis, Tyler Hancox, Emmie Muonde, Jada Izaks, Precious Kanime, Punaje Kuvare, Amber Mouton, Marina Dos Santos, Tino Pack Front Row: Nicolaas Wassenaar, Liam Brinkman, Kenny Garus-oas, Vanessa Hodges, Ms E. Mudge, Vimbainashe Mhango, Megan Landman, Andile Makanza, Ryan Symonds Mayes

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Back Row: Jack Parker, Julian Schutz, Cameron Lohmann, Jana Swanepoel, Arian Becker Third Row: Benjamin Singer, Craig McNally, Alina Triebner, Sandra Saad, Sophia Trede, Lara Backhaus, Diana Nathinge, Natalie van der Merwe, Morne Conradie, Cedric Iipinge Second Row: Summer Diergaardt, Robbe Dewulf, Ma Iyaloo Kamati, Djamila du Plessis, Tyler Hancox, Emmie Muonde, Amber Mouton, Precious Kanime, Punaje Kuvare, Marina Dos Santos Front Row: Ebenezer Tadesse, Stanley Shikwambe, Nicolaas Wassenaar, Martin Oosthuizen, Ms E. Mudge, Kenny Garusoas, Megan Landman, Andile Makanza, Ryan Symonds Mayes

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Back Row: Stasia Steenkamp, Amber Mouton, Tatum van der Merwe, Lara Backhaus, Daniëlle Klitzke, Summer Diergaardt Front Row: Linford Beukes, Unovandu Nuujoma , Declan Landman, Ms Sieberhagen, Laaiqah Adam, Marleny Dassala, Isheanesu Machaya

SPORT All Codes Regional Back Row: Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe, Connor Martin, Jaime Henckert, Hannah Murphy, Daniela Brunido, Julian Schütz Middle Row: Azylee Philander, Liya Herunga, Gina Olles, Isabella Do Carmo, Amber Dercksen, Sascha Brinkmann, Craig McNally, Caitlin Gillies Front Row: Ronan Wantenaar, Dieter Koen, Mechelle Tjimuku, Jonathan Strauss, Martha Mvula, Mark Olles, Dantago Gawanab

All Codneasl Natio Back Row: Connor Martin, Jaime Henckert, Hannah Murphy, Julian Schütz Middle Row: Azylee Philander, Liya Herunga, Gina Olles, Isabella Do Carmo, Amber Dercksen, Sascha Brinkmann, Craig McNally, Caitlin Gillies Front Row: Ronan Wantenaar, Dieter Koen, Mechelle Tjimuku, Jonathan Strauss, Martha Mvula, Mark Olles, Dantago Gawanab

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Archery Back Row: Robbe Dewulf, Kalila Whitelock, Sandra Saad , Kyra-Asante Nghishekwa Front Row: Liam Adonis, Mr J. Fourie (Coach), Alana Adonis

Athletics Regional/National Brook-Lyn Ford

Basketball Back Row: Kacimbi Pakote, Nicodemus Mbidi Front Row: Veripamue Hinda, Ryan Symonds Mayes, Abubacarr Jobarteh

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Cricket Back Row: Craig McNally, Jack Parker (Captain), Ryan Symonds Mayes, Ebenezer Tadesse, Benjamin Singer, Munsanje Kawesha Front Row: Jan – Louis Nortje, Keith Mutandi, Mr J. Fourie (Coach), Christopher Mutandi, Chris Barnard

Cycling Back Row: Michelle Koen, Cindy Rowland, Benjamin Coury Front Row: Hugo Hahn, Mr C. van Rensburg, Dieter Koen

Fit Club Back Row: Kenny !Garus-oas, Grace Khensani Ikanga, Josslyn Beukes, Lilyrose Penombili Ashikoto, Vimbainashe Mhango Front Row: Unovandu Nuujoma, Vanessa Hodges, Othello Joseph, Thamira Shivangulula, Yambeko Hangula

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ls HockeyeaGmir 2nd T Back Row: Jaime Henckert, Milla Claassen, Kaylynne July, Sandra Saad, Jada Izaks, Zuzu Azaiah Kamusheke, Isabella Do Carmo, Carolina Amaral Machado, Brook-Lyn Ford Front Row: Hannah Guthrie, Maijke Van Zyl, Betty Kanyimba, Mr N. Gora (Coach), Emmie Ashley Muonde , Kalila Whitelock, Penelope Maunganidze

Hockey Girls 1st Team Back Row: Azylee Philander, Daniela Brunido, Gina Olles, Martha Mvula, Amber Dercksen, Liya Herunga, Rachel Edmunds, Sascha Brinkmann Front Row: Hannah Murphy, Jaime Henckert, Tamika Milo, Mr J. Fourie (Coach), Panduleni Khiba (Captain), Jen Kamwi, Caitlyn Gillies

ys o B y e k c o H 1st Team Back Row: Jonathan Archer, Undjee Joao Kangueehi, Jonathan Strauss, Joshua Gossayn, Björn Paetzold, Connor Martin, Julian Schütz, Benjamin Singer, Joshua Ford Front Row: Ebenezer Tadesse, Mark Olles, Kagiso (Coach), Damien Schütz, Mr J. Fourie (Coach), Urinaao Katjiuongua, Craig McNally

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Netball U15 Back Row: Claire Helmien Links, Ando Amunkete, Dandelion Komeheke, Lapita Amulungu, Esther Mbandeka Middle Row: Savannah Noirfalise, Precious Kanime, Wendy Ipangelwa, LĂŠa Oriol-Billet, Alicia-Lee Hans, Faith Kauta, Laaiqah Adams, Paris Pickering, Ma Iyaloo Kamati, Lineekela Haikali , Stasia steenkamp Front Row: Kondja-oua Ngairorue, Celina Elizca Eiseb, Tashinga Jennifer Tirigu, Ms R. Fourie (Coach), Jenima Luis, Danielle Motinga, Ueriuka Makari

Netball U19 Left to Right: Charmaine Goreses, Morgan Doeses, Vijanda Pack, Evangeline Nahole, Ms R. Fourie (Coach), Uetupanao Katjivena, Punaje Kuvare, Hitoko Tjitemisa, Ava-Marie Greiner, Jane Rigava

Soccer Girls Back Row: Ndeyapo Shatilue , Milla Claassen, Joanne Shapi Middle Row: Celina Mertens, Leena David, Rauha Hanhapo, Cynthia Wilkinson, Jamie Coetzee, Beyonce Haiyambo, Amanda Mufeti, Alina Niipare Front Row: Kavee Kaputu, Florence Wilkinson, Joan Damases, Hafeni (Coach), Victoria Markgraaff, Tunenyanyu Kaholongo , Monica-Clare Nyango

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Soccer Boys U15 Back Row: Linford Beukes, Jonathan Strauss, Tinashe Maisiri, Unotjari Katunohange, Maurice Ruhunga, Tala Amkongo, Reagan Abrahams, Nyasha Musiyarira, Jack Parker Middle Row: Andreas Niipare, Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda, Kuria Kuria, Jordan Gaeb, Munsanje Kawesha, Urinaao Katjiuongua, Virtor Silombela, Shali Shiimbi, Phillip Shiimi , Iyaz Eiseb, Daniel Branch Front Row: Cvan Mueller, Tumna Kankondi, DeclanLandman, Hafeni (Coach), Chika Libuku, Lance Hauuanga, Tariq Stellmacher

Soccer Boys U17 Back Row: Nicodemus Mbidi , Javee Mujoro, Chaiiu Kamanya, Joshua Strauss, John Ndadala Walenga, PhillipKaulinge, Panduleni Amuenje Middle Row: Matthew Mojekwu, Adam Johnston, Hashondalindishi Nghileendele, Tariro Kamudyariwa, Judrihano Thuys, RodneyHamunyelam, Yaseen Ahmed Adam, Munesu Bishi, Richard Usiku, Diaz-Given Sangeve Front Row: Nuno Pereira, Hafeni (Coach), Hivirikee Haihambo, Elmo Kandele, Vija Pack, Tjipenandjambi Karuuombe, Mr A. Subeb (Coach), Cristin Henckert

Soccer Boys U19 Back Row: Patrick Brooker-Smith, Chabalanda Siyambango, Ngambui Katjivena, Manuel Pedro, Rafael Neves, Xavier Simataa, Uzuvira Mujahere Front Row: Gelvanus Kariseb, Hafeni (Coach), Martin Shipanga, Mr A. Subebe (Coach), Dantago Gawanab

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Sportographer Phot Jolene Visser

Volleyball Back Row: Holger Binding, Munesu Bishi, Mike Sibalatani, Diana Tanna Nathinge, Sarah Nduati, Ogoh Ogbokor, Tjimamutja Katjiuongua, Tatjana Meiring, Isheanesu Machaya, Florence Wilkinson Middle Row: Kevin Gurirab, Abigail Mushendami, Josslyn Beukes, Edna Nande, Vimbainashe Mhango, Dee-Ellen Nathinge, Sophia Trede, Rosa Shivolo, Sherleen Awases, Jana Swanepoel Front Row: Gero Kirchner, Jan-Louis Nortje, Tyler Hancox, Cynthia Wilkinson, Angela Prokas, Nathaniel Nuulimba, Joshua Strauss

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GRADE EIGHT

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We climbed onto the Grade Eight rollercoaster with a mixture of anticipation and fear. We were simultaneously relieved and frightened that it had finally arrived. Yet, our pointless pondering did not matter anymore; all we could do was buckle up and get ready for the ride. What a ride it was.

The first bump on the looming track was orientation. We had been mentally preparing ourselves for it since the year before. It was like crashing from a sugar high; going from being the oldest to the youngest was difficult. Costumes were worn, plastic bags acted as shoes, and for some of us embarrassment was served.

Orientation vastly depended on what we made it, and we hoped our reactions would not disappoint us.

The second bump was the annual NaDEET trip. An entire week with your house group seemed a bit crazy. There were worries

about sleeping arrangements and rejection, but there were also jokes and time spent together. All-in-all, the trip helped us come together and grow as a large and crazy friendship group.

The largest bump by far, and probably the one we expected the least, was the social aspect of it all. Some friends grew apart and new friendships were formed. It is quite sad, but ‘sometimes friends are like clouds; when they disappear it becomes a brighter day’. For some of us, this rings true.

While Grade Eight was difficult and challenged us on every level, we all grew and matured. Well, least we are on a rollercoaster that only ascends further on this journey called high school…

Summer Diergaardt, 8B

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Grade 9

A year of growth

An extraordinary year, to say the least. Grade Nine has always been “somewhere in the middle” ... an awkward in-between, if you like. We’re no longer newbies, but we are not looked up to either. In fact, we were far from admired. Nonetheless, I’m proud to say that us as Grade Nines were the best of the worst.

As a group we would describe 2018 as a year of growth. We all walked into Grade Nine with way too much confidence, a half sharpened pencil and empty pen, and not many expectations (in retrospect, it seemed to work out for the best). The lessons we learnt were lessons that biology, accounting, and English couldn’t teach us. These were the lessons that we learnt from karma, friendships, love, hate, trust and genuineness - the type of lessons that will stick with us for the rest of our lives.

Comparing who we were as a grade in term one to who we were in term three made us almost unrecognisable. Sure, we still upheld the title of Troublemakers, but I watched us learn that the messes we made were messes that only us as a group could clean up (yes, even those of us who haven’t picked up a mop before).

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Each of us can vow for the fact that we made an overflowing amount of memories: Doing our maths homework – in maths – while ma’am was walking around to see who has done their work; getting sent to the corner for spraying each other with the hose pipes in the science lab; sneaking in and out of classes; secret sherbet businesses running from the locker room and the boys’ bags; throwing the tennis ball from the first to the second floor; Mr Sibanda confiscating the tennis ball; passing snacks around in biology; new words and phrases: ‘You good fam?’ ‘K sir.’ ‘I loike it.’ There were the girls in chapel, keeping up the hype of a Tuesday morning. And my personal favourite – September: the time of year when we all came together on the field. We’d play volleyball, soccer, sit on the grass and chat, sit on the bench and chat, cry together, laugh together, share our food. For once, there was something similar to peace. I’ll cherish that for as long as I live.

Saying goodbye to my register class of two years wasn’t sad till it actually came to be. We were all pretty sick of each other, if I’m honest. But we knew that classes in Grade Ten wouldn’t have the same 9S/H/V spice to it. Looking back, we were a pretty damn awesome, but very loud, grade, and I wouldn’t trade much for what we had.

So, to end off this review, I’d like to toast our register period homework sessions, unbreakable bonds, and memories I’ll savour for years to come. I love you all, my obnoxiously gorgeous grade ;) See you in Grade Ten!

By Anoushka Seha Grade 9S

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Grade 10 The principle of ‘even the seemingly insignificant is important to make the whole a success’ was the emphasis of the bonding exercise of the large Gr 10 group in 2018.

Over two days early in February the separate register classes were divided into 6 groups each. Each group were given a small 3cm x 3cm square of paper with a design on it to replicate onto a 30cm x 30cm square hardboard. Any recyclable material could be used,

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Bonding day but they were required to stay as true as possible to the colours and shape provided on their particular square.

When all 24 squares were completed, for the first time they were assembled into a single artwork. Even my wildest expectations were surpassed by how well the Grade 10 students coped with this project.

Well done, Grade10!

Leadership day Every year, just before the SMC election, Grade 10 pupils attend a workshop on leadership. This year was no exception and on the 14th of July, students attended the very informative workshop at Arebbusch. The discussions ranged from the more general ‘What is leadership?’ to the very specific ‘What is required of a St Paul’s SMC member?’

Our sincere thanks go to Mr Guthrie, who discussed leadership from a biblical perspective; to Ms Luyt, who discussed ‘Who’s at my table?’, and world leaders and why they are/were great leaders; and to Ms Schmidt, who discussed the SMC specific issues and questions.

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Grade 11 Bonding day The 2018 Grade Eleven Bonding Day was definitely a day that each of the students and teachers alike will remember. With amazing food, planning and spectacular dancing, it was a day that brought much unity and fun to the Grade Elevens. The day began with us going to a beautiful lodge where we spent the first while simply relaxing. After that, we split into our classes and began brainstorming ideas for the theme of our matric farewell, which we then presented to the Grade and the most popular ideas were voted in. We then went back to relaxing, which consisted of us jumping on the trampoline, having eons of fun in the swimming pool, and playing riveting volleyball matches. Before long it was time for us to have our class dance-off. Each class performed their

piece (which they had spent many hours working on), and the class with the best dance was chosen and received a ‘sweet’ reward (GO 11M!). However, it was evident that the teacher’s dance group knocked everyone off their seats! After the excitement, we had a delicious lunch and then headed back to school. We as the Grade Elevens enjoyed this day immensely, even those of us who are on the more shy side of the spectrum joined in on the fun and the activities. I believe I can say with confidence that we loved this bonding day and, as a Grade, genuinely felt closer after it.

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WORKSHOPS S AT U R D AY

Sanctuary

INSPIRED LIVING STUDIO

yoga, meditation, self-inquiry & creativity

Come play with me!

This 4-hour workshop will teach you how to make a dream catcher. Not just a creative process, this fun workshop will take you out of your comfort zone & get you thinking...

No experience or artistic ability needed

Is your week overflowing with work, duties and running around?

Time for a Saturday Sanctuary!

Your Saturday Sanctuary will include yoga and meditation or relaxation, usually ending with a cup of tea and often with an inspiring or thought-provoking activity, or your ‘Sanctuary’ will be a creative workshop.

ROCK your life!

WORKSHOP

A mandala is a circular design of repetitive patterns used throughout the ages and across all cultures as a mindful and meditative activity and a tool for personal transformation.

This workshop will have you creating your own mandala, which will have purpose, guidance and meaning.

No experience or artistic ability needed.

Don’t be the one sitting on the sideline of life be the one scoring! Achieve your goals and attract the things you want into your life...

In this 6-week personal development workshop with practical tips and tools, we’ll help make living easy! Meet people of all walks of life; all looking to make changes, understand why things are the way they are and how to work with that to your advantage. It is an interactive workshop for individuals and corporate groups.

GRADE TWELVE

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Orange River Trip

I’m still wrapping my head around the fact that we were graced with the unbelievable opportunity to row on the - not so orange – Orange River. It seems like yesterday that we were boarding the bus on our way down south…but it seems all too unreal at the same time.

The bus trip was filled with sheer joy, anticipation and a wild buzz of excitement, along with card games, sour worms, music, and the very start of a family-like bond. Arriving at Amanzi River Trails was a breath of fresh air – literally, the bus smelt like chips and socks. We spent our evening at the waters-edge fishing, and later we indulged in a home-cooked dinner whilst making shadow puppets.

The next morning was when reality kicked in. This is it…we are actually rowing on the Orange River. All twenty-nine of us were running to-and-fro, picking the best helmets, fitting on life jackets, lathering on colourful zinc and sunblock, stuffing our waterproof bags with the essentials, and carrying the crocks down to the water’s edge. Off we went!

The reflections on the water were unbelievably clear and picturesque. The sound of paddling, laughing, and occasional echoing sing-song voices of ‘row, row, row your boat’ was essentially all one could hear for miles. In the early morning we had the opportunity to drift with the flow of the river.

The temptation of jumping into the cool water was huge and irresistible, and one-by-one we all slipped off of our crocks and decided to swim instead.

With this serenity…came chaos. ‘WATER FIGHT!’ We grabbed the nearest water scoop or paddle and soaked whoever was in closest proximity to us – this was war! Jana and Vija took greatest advantage of the water fights and managed to completely waterlog the teachers, until they were wallowing in a pool of river

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water, defeated. Steering our way over the rapids was insane!

The Sambok rapid took our guide, Saki, by surprise and he ended up capsizing, his sleeping bag taking its own trip down the river!

Keeping in-sync with my rowing partners proved to be a challengeand-a-half, but I still think Freddy and I did a pretty ‘slick’ job.

Rosy sunsets, nappy rides, harmonica tunes, cyan popping rocks, fireflies, sandy feet and late night talks was the perfect end to our adventurous days. Katie also made friends with a goat that almost ate my towel. It decided to sleep over, uninvited, for night number two – rude!

Untangling our ‘river hair’ was easy enough to do, but untangling the mystery of where Freddy’s chicken disappeared to and whether we wanted salt, pepper, or Shilongo seems impossible, to this day.

With one very sick Tino, we made it back. No more bumping into people with an excuse. No more starry nights. No more rapids.

Instead, we were faced with an 11 p.m. bus dash when the heavens decided to rain down on us. Good times, good times!

I did not think that brushing my teeth next to the river after eating the most delicious cinnamon granola would be as lovely as it was. The lack of connection to our cell phones and to the outside world is something I still crave to this day and have never appreciated as much as I do now. The Orange River was more than a DoE Expedition. It was about building new friendships and unbreakable bonds, appreciation, teamwork, love, a heart and head full of untamed stories and cherished memories, and seeing the true and very vibrant colours of the stressed and shy faces we so often pass by at school. Twenty-nine eager Silver students, four instructors, four guides, one river, and countless memories…

Anoushka Seha, Grade 9S, 2018

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This last year was a great success for our group! The 24 students worked hard to complete the requirements. Our Expedition/ Exploration that took place on the Garden Route in South Africa was an incredible success!

An fun filled week Students visited Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, Knysna Elephant Park and the Cango Caves. They picked strawberries, and managed to get out of the biggest maze in Africa. They had surfing lessons, went on a canopy tour (acrobranch), and crawled through a mud pit! They had a Master Chef competition, and took part in the new DoE Olympics every evening. It was a lot of fun and they made unforgettable memories.

I would like to thank Colin van Rensburg and Andrea Callesen for their help and support during the past five years.

And last but not least, a big thank you to Jamie, Helen, Michaela, Rosa, Othello, Megan, Cameron, Jennah, Layla, Luka, Quinn-Franco, Ryan, Kirsten, Olaf, Ronan, Nicolaas, Ashia, Jade, Kyana, Farida, Charmaine, Xavier, Dimpho-Dintle and Kaja for being such an amazing group.

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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

ACAPELRLA CHOI The Acapella Choir started with a new project in 2018: their first concert!

They had a small performance on the 22nd of March for the Francophonie Celebrations at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, where they sang two French songs: Les liens de l’amitié and Le lion s’endort ce soir.

The big concert took place in the St Paul’s College Chapel on the 23rd of April, and it was a great success. After a lot of hard work and many rehearsals, the Acapella Choir members were rewarded with a very supportive audience.

I would like to thank all the Choir members for their commitment and their dedication, and I wish them good luck for the years to come.

Yours in singing!

Clémentine Ruel

CFO CHARTER The CFO Charter Quest Continental Challenge is a competition that involves schools throughout Africa. The case study requires the teams to analyse and troubleshoot the social, financial and ethical issues faced by a particular company. In our case, we analysed the global beer company AB inBev. We had to follow their acquisition with SABMiller in their quest to achieve financial objectives. The competition consists of four stages: an essay, a video, and two live presentations. For the initial part, a 10-page minimum essay must be written. It needs to embody the analysis and solutions of the five predetermined scenarios. When a team makes it to the top 20, a video and power point presentation regarding the same topic needs to be prepared and sent to the

judges in South Africa. Lastly, if a top six position is obtained, the team is flown to South Africa to re-enact the video, which is followed by a 15-minute query period. The top 3 teams will then progress to the finals, where a more in-depth, extended version of the case study is presented. The challenge certainly lives up to its name as it requires competitors to apply the concepts learnt in the classroom to real-life situations. However, even if Accounting and Economics is not your cup of tea, it is highly recommended to participate in the competition – mainly because the CFOs and CEOs of multiple, unique companies are judging. Who knows?

Maybe the CFO of your favourite automobile company loves your insight and decides to invest in you.

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CHAPEL BAND

We want to say a big thank you to the other musicians who are really committed. We could not have managed without Ntando’s drumming, and we hope to hear more from him on the piano next year. Michaela has been faithful, despite her SMC duties, and often takes responsibility for song selection and new songs. We have appreciated Megan joining us when it is possible.

The Chapel Band is an enthusiastic, talented group of musicians.

We love making music together and sharing ideas on chords, new songs and different drumming beats.

I would also like to say a special thank you to the volunteer singers (many of whom are from Grade 9S), who sing and move with such infectious zest that the students are drawn in to participate.

It was great to have new Grade 8’s joining the band. Julian has developed remarkably on the drums; Amber has fitted in well with the other guitarists; and Hannah has joined us with fresh ideas for new songs.

We had a good time of sharing at the end-of-year lunch. We realised that the Chapel Band is not made of super-stars – it is the team that is important .Together we achieve our goal to provide music for the Chapel.

It is always sad to say goodbye to the Grade 12 musicians. Galilei is a gifted musician, and we will miss his role on the piano in the senior Chapel, as well as his beautiful song items with Rejoice.

Ruben has been a faithful member of the band for five years, and has often spent time patiently helping the other guitarists.

Ms Gardiner & Mr Sibanda

CHESS Chess winners

KC van Wyk, Hiren Naidoo, Nande Guirirab

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DANCE FUSION

2018 was the first year that our brand new extra-mural Dance Fusion kicked off, and it has been an exciting year. We have experimented with a few different dance styles, including Freestyle, Hip hop, Flagging and a dash of Latin, which are all ultimately fused into one piece that is uniquely our own. The Dance Fusion team presented their debut performance at the Variety Show, which was organised by the Drama Club in the third term. It was a wonderful experience for us to be part of the Variety show, and the Dance Fusioners enjoyed the chance to show off their skills very much. We are looking forward to expanding our repertoire in 2019, and to including new dance styles such as Afro, Contemporary and Electro Swing in our programme. What a fun way to improve fitness and coordination!

DEBATING CLUB I joined the Debating Club in Grade Nine and have been a member for three years. Before I joined the Debating Club, I was extremely shy and had an intense fear of speaking in public, which was evident in my first debate!

However, with practice I slowly became more confident in myself, and my debating and public speaking skills developed immensely. I participated in as many debates as I could, even though I was scared. My constant effort to improve helped me hone my skills.

I have learned a great deal from debating. I have not only learned much about myself and my abilities, but also many interesting facts about global issues and philosophies, which have broadened the way in which I perceive and think of the world around me.

Debating is an activity in which one never stops learning!

Throughout the year we debated against Delta Secondary School and St George’s Diocesan College, during which my fellow debaters and I learned many new tricks to improve our debating style. It proves once again that participation and effort is the key to improving as a debater. If we had not participated, we would not have improved.

Michaela Groenewald Grade 11M

My experience at the Windhoek Gymnasium Public Speaking Competition Seeing that it was the first time I had actually been part of an event, at which I would present a speech in front of a crowd and a panel of judges, I had a broad picture of what to expect.

Obviously, there was much talking. However, the quality of the speeches was exceptional. The level of hard work that all contestants put into their speeches was evident, as many could verbally draw their ideas like an artist draws a picture – every word or phrase has a purpose.

I personally found it exhilarating to present my speech, and through the exposure to a proper public speaking environment, I learned new skills. The event was well organised and the food was enjoyable. My expectations were not only matched but also surpassed.

Cristin Henckert Grade 10P

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DRAMA St Paul’s College’s very first Variety Show opened the curtain and offered 47 artists from our midst (Grade 8 to 12) the opportunity to show their (often hidden) talents to the public.

As the host, the Drama Club was particularly excited about the great variety that was exhibited on stage – hence the title of this show.

TY E I R A V THE W 2018 SHO We saw solo performances and group presentations. We experienced dance, singing, poems and sketches on stage. Some of it was developed by the Drama Club students themselves, but almost half of the contributions came from other groups or individual students who had the courage to take up the challenge.

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A PLAY TO DIE FOR

act we presented the whole original play in a drastically shortened version by implementing two narrators. Romeo and Juliet in 30 minutes! For the second act, we adapted the modern version to our needs, and Juliet, finally – after 400 performances – could tell Shakespeare, personally, how this play should be put on stage.

These were the words in our programme which was handed out on the nights of the 28th, 29th and 30th of June 2018: “We proudly present a world premiere – again. Although…two plays are combined into one. At least, one of the two is a fairly wellknown play by a fairly well-known author, who, by the way, is not happy about what happens in the other play. What is it all about?

It is about love (of course), hate, ego, pride and…death. After all, it is a play to die for.”

Fencing choreographies, Shakespearean English, learning a lot of text by heart, keeping the speed up, not knowing how these two plays were going to fit, acting with old and expensive costumes, dealing with three directors (Clementine Ruel, Jana Tors and Marc Mehnert), and many more challenges was not an easy journey for most of the members of the Drama Club. However, the students from Grade 8 to Grade 12 courageously took up the challenge and mastered it. After our last show, we all had dinner together and celebrated our huge success – another milestone for the Drama Club Family.

Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s immortal play, was combined with a modern version called Drop Dead Juliet. During the first

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LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT In 2018, we were part of the Afrikaans/Dutch Exchange Programme at the College. Two Dutch students, Julia and Joris, came to Namibia in June and our students, Salime Gossayn and Rafael Neves, went to Rotterdam in December.

The Afrikaans/Dutch exchange was such an amazing experience.

The students enjoyed every moment of it. According to them, this experience taught them so much about themselves, and it gave them a chance to explore who they really are while learning about the Dutch people, who are so similar, yet so different, from their own people and culture.

Dutch Exchange According to Salime and Rafael, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make lifelong friends and to discover how people live on the other side of the world.

Rafael skryf: “ Rotterdam was werklik ‘n onvergeetlike avontuur.

Ek het soveel geleer in die kort tydjie wat ek daar was. Ek het ook soveel nuwe mense ontmoet. Ek het ‘n gemeenskap so anders as waaraan ek gewoond is ervaar en baie geleer oor nuwe en verskillende kulture. Alhoewel ek nie al die wonderlike dinge wat ek ervaar het in woorde kan sit nie, kan ek sekerlik sê dat die reis ‘n geleentheid was wat ek nooit sal vergeet nie.”

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French nt Departme The total number of students enrolled in French as a Foreign Language was 115 in 2018. This course starts in Grade 8, and ends in Grade 12 when matriculants write IGCSE and AS Level. AS Level was implemented in Namibia only in 2017 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, 13 students wrote IGCSE 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 methods of teaching so that students learn in a stimulating environment. Role plays, games, writing stories and making movies, all in French, were activities that all the French students enjoyed a lot. The French classrooms have smart-boards which, thanks to a more interactive teaching/ learning style, make learning French even more pleasurable.

Ten students took part in the Franco-Namibian Exchange Programme: Rodney Hamunyela, Gwen Persaud, Natasha Dzinotyiweyi, Rosa Ithindi, Jolene Visser, Alina Triebner, Ms Ruel, Vaanda Menjono, Morgan Doeses and Imbeni Amunkete. They hosted their exchange students in June 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 taught three classes this year: Grade 10, 11, and 12 IGCSE Level. We are happy that she is continuing at St Paul’s College in 2019.

We thank the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre for kindly sponsoring the prizes for the top French pupils for 2018: Nande Gurirab (Grade 10) Rosa Ithindi (Grade 11 – AS level) Ryan Symonds-Mayes (Grade 11 – O level) Ira Varela (Grade 12 – AS level) Denise Musvamiri (Grade 12 – O level)

French Exchange

A bientôt!

Clémentine Ruel

In December 2018, I was one of the St Paul’s students who was given the opportunity to be a part of the annual French Exchange Programme. My time spent in France was quite memorable. Not once did homesickness come to mind as my French family was so welcoming and loving. We lived, ate and breathed French. We went to a high school in Nîmes, where we learned and interacted with French students. The students were helpful and quite intrigued by us. I am still in contact with a few of them today. I

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also visited Paris, where I saw the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the ‘Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie’, and, of course, I shopped till I dropped. It was fascinating to see the difference between calm Namibia and busy France. The French are very structured in their meals, transportation and daily routines. All in all, my French has improved and I am happy to have taken part in the programme.

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German Exchange

I was in Germany from the 22nd of November until the 7th of December. I stayed near Düsseldorf in Erkrath with Udo, Gabrielle, and Michelle Heinze.

School in Germany is very different to here. Michelle and I only had to be at school at eight in the morning and had to stay there until three, sometimes four. I didn’t find the school fun at all because I couldn’t understand anything, and I had to sit through an hour of each subject. I was glad when it was holiday time.

We went to many places. We went to watch a play in Cologne, which was extremely funny and based on Christmas. We also went to Aachen and Monschau to walk through the Christmas markets.

We spent Christmas at my host family’s house and spent the day decorating the tree – which we cut down ourselves – and being together. Christmas was amazing, but I missed my family.

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grandmother. Munich was by far the best part because I went on a ski lift for the first time, and got to spend a lot of time in the snow. The city was just far too big for small-town me. Before finally flying home, I spent a day in the city with my family from Germany.

My time in Germany was life-changing. My German is better, I have new friends that’ll last a lifetime, and I got to share experiences with my exchange that developed a friendship that is very dear to me – we’re like two peas in a pod.

However, in the end, I was glad to come home. Namibia may not be perfect. We don’t have the latest technology and clothes; we don’t have WiFi everywhere; we don’t all drive fancy cars; we never get to see snow; and waiters and cashiers are rude.

Namibia is not perfect, my life in Namibia is not perfect, but it’s my home.

And I love my home.

Tyler Hancox, 11B

Latin Learning about the Latin language has been an incredible experience! In our lessons, we learned to speak the language and gained more knowledge about the history and culture of the Roman Empire. It was of value to me as I could relate to how our modern society has been influenced by the Romans. Studying Latin has given me the chance to improve my vocabulary and it has helped me to understand words derived from the language. Knowledge of Latin allows one to understand terminology in certain careers such as law and philosophy.

Edna Nande, Grade 10P

I started Latin this year with Mrs Main and three other students. The lessons are calm and there is no stress involved, which is perfect for me. I enjoyed reading the thick book about Roman history and learning about other aspects of the Roman Empire. Learning the different tenses and declensions is challenging, but as a group we managed to succeed. Latin was an interesting addition to my Tuesday afternoons and I hope to continue next year.

Jan-Louis Nortje, Grade 10P ‘Salvete’

This is the Latin greeting for hello. Latin forms the basis of most European languages; hence, studying the language will enable students to understand the “hidden” meaning of a word. For example, the word ‘procrastination’ means putting off completing an action until ‘cras’, which is the Latin word for tomorrow. Joining the Latin Club this year was a wonderful decision as learning Latin was one of the easiest languages I have learned, and it has helped me to understand scientific terms such as the binomial system, which is comprised of two Latin words.

Kenny Garus-oas, Grade 10M

N I A R B T S NU MATCH Four of our top Grade 11 students participated in the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Brain Match competition this year.

The Brain Match is an annual inter-school competition, initiated

by NUST in 2016 to improve awareness and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM fields), and renewable energy, as well as general knowledge on basic historical and current affairs of Namibia. Students from 32 different

secondary schools across the country not only competed to be the best, but were also offered the opportunity to spend time on the NUST campus, visit science and technology laboratories, and interact with academics, technicians and students in the STEM fields.

Unfortunately, our team of Grade 11s did not make it through to the final round, but they were commended for their exemplary participation in the competition.

From left to right: Luka Serrer, Michaela Groenewald, Quinn-Franco Stellmacher and Rosa Ithindi

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The following students qualified for the second round of the South African Mathematics Federation Mathematics Olympiad.

Kenny Garus-oas Punaje Kuvare Martin Oosthuizen Sophia Trede Natalie van der Merwe Megan Landman Andile Makanza Theodorus Wassenaar Jack Parker Robbe Dewulf Emmie Muonde D Nathinge Morne Conradie Djamila du Plessis Precious Kanime Sandra Saad Ebenezer Tadesse Jana Swanepoel

Tyler Hancox Craig Mc Nally Stanley Shikwamba Alina Triebner Cedric Iipinge Cameron Lohmann Ryan Symonds Mayes Julian Schutz Lara Backhaus Amber Mouton S Diergaardt Arian Becker Marina dos Santos Ma Iyaloo Kamati Tino Pack Benjamin Singer Caleb Titus

Although we did not have any who progressed to round 3 we congratulate these students for their participation and effort.

The following students were category winners at the Coca-Cola interschool’s Maths Olympiad hosted by Windhoek Highschool.

Grade 8 PAIRS: 2nd place: Summer Diergaardt & Julian Schütz Grade 9 PAIRS: 2nd place: Benjamin Singer & Sandra Saad Grade 10 SINGLES: Joint 2nd place: Njarakana Mujoro Grade 10 PAIRS: 1st place: Martin Oosthuizen & Rodney Hamunyela

SCIENCE FAIR Congratulations to our 9 students who represented St Paul’s College at the Regional Science Fair this year, where more than 200 students from various schools in the region had the opportunity to showcase their hard work and ingenuity. Our students earned a total of 9 medals; 2 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze which also earned our school second place in the Regional Science Fair. The Fair was well organised and gave our students exposure at the next level. We are especially proud to announce that six out of the nine category winners were St Paul’s students this year. It was a memorable and inspiring experience for our students.

The following are the final results for the Regional Science Fair: Gold medal winners: Danielle Klitzke, Tatum vd Merwe, Amber Mouton Silver medal winners: Lara Backhaus, Uno Nuujoma, Marleny Dassala, Declan Landman, Laaiqah Adam Bronze medal winner: Linford Beukes

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The following students were category winners: Danielle Klitzke Human Science Tatum vd Merwe Environmental Science Amber Mouton Plant Science Declan Landman Energy and Engeneering Lara Backhaus Food Science Marleny Dassala Chemistry

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In 2018, NamBTS collected 57 units of blood at St Paul’s College. These units could potentially save at least 171 lives! We are continuously reminded that without these donations, NamBTS would not be able to host collection clinics, which means that they would not be able to collect the blood needed to ensure a sufficient blood supply. At the last blood clinic, all donors were presented with sunglasses as a thank you gift to show their appreciation, as well as to encourage new donors to participate in this worthy cause.

Two blood donation clinics have been requested for 2019.

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CANCER WARD VISITS

The cancer ward visits that take place every Wednesday – leaving school at 14h40 and returning to school at 16h30 – are a worthwhile outreach activity.

Our learners always look forward to spending time and playing with the children in Ward 8 at the Central Hospital, and we are always greeted with hugs and smiles.

When we visit the children, we take a large box of toys, lego, play cars and puzzles, which give the children a lot of enjoyment. This year the Primary School donated several puzzles and games to our collection.

As the children who undergo Chemotherapy are very susceptible to contracting illnesses, we disinfect our toys weekly to ensure that they are germ-free. For the same reason, the hospital stipulated that we are only allowed to be five students and one teacher on our weekly visits.

Although we are a small group, we feel we are making a difference to these brave, little heroes in Ward 8.

MAKE TNHCEE DIFFERE

(MTD) Make The Difference has continued to make a difference!

Make The Difference is one of the outreach programmes that continued to have an amazing impact wherever we went. We are a group of young girls and boys who are dedicated to doing our utmost in lending a helping hand to the people in our community.

Mrs Coetzee introduced us to some cake frosting secrets.

first term we supplied thirty girls with a six-month supply of sanitary towels. We envisage handing over the reusable sanitary towels in January 2019.

We joined hands with Van Rhyn Pre-Primary! Van Rhyn PrePrimary wanted to revamp their playground for their little ones and we were more than happy to help out. We painted old tyres and Mr Van and the MTD boys strung the tyres to be used as seats. Some of the tyres will be used as pot plant holders. We had so much fun.

We were also involved in a project to make sanitary pads for young girls who were in need of them. Megan took charge of the project, and she was honestly amazing to work with. During the

MTD helps their community and that was seen when we aided in the success of the Street Store in Windhoek. Hundreds of people were able to receive clothing items that they truly needed. We did not stop there, we went to Rehoboth and Swakopmund to continue the charity. We always try our best to help wherever we can.

Recently, together with Mrs Pimenta, we have been braiding plastic bags to create blankets and pillows for those who need them. It was an amazing approach to making the lives of a few people more comfortable.

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MTD has always supported the Cancer Association and this year was no different. We encouraged students to buy apples and the funds were handed over to the Cancer Association. It was marvelous to see how many people were involved in and enthusiastic about the project.

Pink Day in October was another successful project. MTD raised N$4 000.00 for the Cancer Association of Namibia by selling cupcakes.

The Make The Difference group has had a fun-filled year! We hope that our initiatives will continue to have a positive influence on the lives of others. From braiding plastic bags to building playgrounds, we are very excited for the upcoming year.

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P M A K D R O N Our outreach to the Nordkamp After-school Centre during 2018 was, as always, highly inspiring and rewarding. On our first visit this year, we were presented with wonderful thank you letters, written last December by the Grade 2’s to inspire us for the year!

So, every Wednesday afternoon, the St Paul’s students departed to the centre, under the guidance of Mrs Ustine Louw and Mrs Celia Mendelsohn, in the 28-seater bus. At the end of our sociable journey, the Grade 2’s waited with bated breath. Each little student, armed with a few readers (The cat in the Hat, amongst others), a magnetic spelling board and an exercise book, had to choose his or her St Paul’s mentor for the afternoon. Seated outside in the shade on small chairs, the fun and enjoyment of reading together began. It is hard to say who gained most from this exercise – the Grade 2’s, or the Grade 8, 9, 10 and 11’s who were encouraging their little charges.

A cake sale in the first term, and another in the second, raised funds that were used to buy ice cream for all the students (and staff) at the centre (180 in total). In the late November heat, this was a great hit.

With the St Paulians forming a double line, the Bernard Nordkamp students walked the walk of honour to clapping and singing of ‘Oh when the Saints…’ to receive their icy treats.

Sadly, Mary-Beth Gallagher, the Grade 2 teacher who ran the centre for more than 15 years and who single-handedly sourced the funding for the school, including the stipends for six Namibian teachers, was tragically refused a renewal of her work permit in June. As a result, Mary-Beth Gallagher and her husband moved to Mexico City early in the third term.

To quote from MaryBeth’s farewell letter: “On a sad note, I want to inform you that I must leave Namibia on 14 August. The good news is that the BNC will continue under the excellent guidance and leadership of CAFO, the Church Alliance for Orphans. The new director is Ms Laura Cronje and the new project manager is Mr Pieter Bezuidenhout. I have total confidence in them.

I know that the BNC is in good hands and the children will be loved and cared for while provided a quality after-school education.

I thank you once again for your support and solidarity. I will miss Namibia and the BNC family, but it brings me great comfort in knowing that Laura and Pieter can continue to count on you to give the children a brighter future.”

It was with sorrow that we said farewell to Mary-Beth Gallagher, but the St Paul’s Nordkamp outreach is dedicated to supporting this invaluable centre in times to come.

We will not and may not forget that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson (Madiba) Mandela

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The Counselor’s Corner

The Counsellor’s Corner 2018 was another successful and busy year at St Paul’s College in the Life Skill’s and Counselling Department. In Grade 11 & 12, we had visits from various tertiary institutions, both locally and abroad, during Life Skills lessons. These visits serve to offer our students options of places to study and inform the students of the various degrees, diplomas and apprenticeships available.

Our annual career fair was hosted on the 19th June. This year we extended an invitation to St George’s to visit our career day, an offer they accepted and it was a great pleasure to host them during the morning. We plan to change the format of career day next year, making it bigger and better – so watch this space.

During the course of this year, Clara Hassenpflug, from the South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP), completed part of her internship at our school. It was an absolute pleasure working with her and mutually beneficial. We wish her all the best in her future and her career.

The Counsellor’s Club This year the Counsellor’s Club grew to a membership of thirteen members. We began with lessons to teach the new members some basic counselling skills. At the end of the year the members wrote a test and they were awarded with a certificate.

We have started to discuss issues that concern teens and we will continue to have discussions along this vein in the next year.

I am impressed by the mature manner of thinking and levelheadedness of the members in the Counsellor’s Club.

The memory of you will always be in our hearts.

SHOEBOX PROJECT A wise man once said, “Do not walk by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him.” These words perfectly reflect the aim of the Shoebox Project. This year St Paul’s College extended its desire to help others in need to the south: a small township called Duineveld.

Despite the minor setbacks that the group of committed students experienced when trying to collect approximately 150 boxes, enough boxes were collected and filled in the end. The group of representatives devoted their time to packing the shoeboxes and ensuring that each box contained all the necessary items, and that they were covered neatly. Everyone who participated in this community project can testify that nothing compares to the joy you feel when you hand over the shoeboxes to the children who stare at you with eager eyes.

Witnessing how they fill up with joy when they open up the boxes truly allows one to feel grateful for being part of this project.

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Interhouse

The annual Interhouse event took place on our own fields this year and called for much excitement and team spirit. We sent over 30 athletes to complete in the Zone A competition. Brook-Lynn Ford showed remarkable determination in High Jump and went through to compete in the Cola Cola National Athletics Competition.

CRICKET For the first time in 4 years, St Paul’s entered an u/15 cricket team in the National League. We’re looking forward to building on this in the years to come.

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Tournaments

Once again, St. Paul’s participated in several events and tournaments throughout the year.

The 1st Soccer Boys and Girls teams participated in the Annual Classic Clashes against St Georges. The boys lost this nail-biting game in a penalty shoot-out.

Our netball and soccer teams represented us in the HTS Sport Festival right in the beginning of the season, and gained some valuable experience for the leagues to follow.

FITCLUB

The 1st Boys and Girls Hockey teams showed their strength in the Kom-en-Haal and Doc Jubber Tournaments.

Many of our hockey players improved their skills at the Dutch Clinic, which was hosted by K5.

A small group of students took part in this weekly extra mural event and showed determination and effort. This year, Fitclub was run by Othello Joseph.

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It was a very successful year for St Paul’s with excellent hockey results from league rankings to National participation.

The following girls and boys represented Namibia in their various age groups in NSSU hockey: Jaime Henkert (Vice Captain), Azaylee Philander (Vice Captain), Caitlin Gillies (Captain), Sascha Brinkmann, Issabella Do Carmo, Gina Olles, Martha Mvula, Jonathan Struass, Liya Herunga, Amber Dercksen, Hannah Murphy, Marck Olles, and Connor Martin.

Craig McNelly was chosen to represent Namibia in the Olympic Qualifiers for 5-a-side hockey.

NETBALL In 2018, St Paul’s entered two u/15 teams and one u/19 team into the various leagues. The girls had the opportunity to continue their netball throughout the 3rd trimester, improving their fitness and skill levels.

It was here, through sweat and determination, where friendships were secured alongside skill.

SOCCER Our soccer boys and girls participated in the HopSol League 2018. Our u/15A team made their way all the way up the ranks to end 4th in this league, a great improvement! Tjipe Karuuombe was chosen to be part of the u/17 Khomas team for the second consecutive year.

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G N I M SWIM Pupkewitz Swimming Gala St Paul’s sent a remarkable 24 swimmers to this prestigious annual gala. The swimmers performed extremely well and won the overall Secondary Schools Gala division.

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Two US Marines offered their valuable expertise to coach our students this year. With weekly fitness and skill sessions, the students gained unbeatable knowledge.

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When we think of love, beauty, patience and all that is good, we think of Vija Pack .

Within our hearts, we carry the memory of his beloved presence that has made an impa ct on St Paul’s College.

Vija Pack was anything but ordinary.

In everything he did, he found a way to make it uniquely beautiful.

From his very rare, but precious smiles, to his awkward yet treasured hand gestu res, and not to forget his incredible abilit y to brighten your entire day, with just one conv ersation.

Vija Pack found a way to make everything beautiful, including the lives of the people around him.

As the world was in turmoil, he found a way to make everything seem right. As though an angel was sent from God, to give us a taste of heaven.

He has taught us so much, in such little time .

Even though he was such a quiet person, his soul radiated humbleness, peace and joy.

Vija Pack will always be more than just a memory in the heart of St Paul’s College.

He is a part of the many pieces that make up who we are as individuals.

Now, as he rests in divine power, we accu mulate everything we have learnt from him, and we shape ourselves into humble, joyful, peaceful people, just as he was. We continue to strive to make him proud, and although we only had a short time with him, the joy that he gave us makes up for a lifeti me.

An angel was placed on earth on the 16th of May, 2002, and an angel returned home on the 13th of June, 2018.

Rest peacefully, Vija.

You will always be in our hearts and mem

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St Paul’s College competes in Art Battle Namibia

The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) hosted the first Art Battle event in Namibia on 16 March 2018.

Three brave students (and two proud teachers) competed in this live competitive painting event. The competitors representing St Paul’s College were Rosa Ithindi in Grade 11, and Anoushka Seha and Jana Swanepoel in Grade 9.

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These ladies had to paint on stage for 20 minutes while the audience moved around viewing their artwork. The only medium allowed was acrylic paint, and no reference images were allowed.

At the end of the round, the audience voted for their favourite painting and a silent auction was held to purchase the pieces.

Once again, Anoushka Seha confidently competed on 29 June 2018 for the second round.

This successful event was arranged by Jaimee-Lee Diergaardt, founder of Something Artsy. Art Battle was started by Chris Pemberton and Simon Plashkes in Canada in 2009, and events are currently being held around the world.

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Rafael

Neves

Tinodiwanashe Mataranyika

Jennah Oosthuizen

131

Mazina Libuku Christian Laushke

Junior-Steps Nankela

Morgan Doeses

Lusungu

Mufune

Rosa Ithindi

Morgan Doeses

Kayla Nel

132

Outings to NAGN and StART Gallery

133

Observational Art Exam Term 3

134

135

t r A 2 1 e d Gra

Workshop

Photogra studentpshy

Photo-shoot

136

Exam Term 2

Dimpho-Dintle Moloi - Photoshop - Red Riding Hood

cks otoshop - Goldilo Ruben Stein - Ph The 3 Bears

inting

pa ation of a combin y r e ll Ăź aM tograph Samanth and pho

Samantha Muller

137

Ira Varela - Photoshop -The Princess and the Pea

Ndapew oshali K apwang a - Phot oshop -

The Litt

le Matc

h Girl

Panduleni Khiba Photoshop - Jack - The Beanstalk

Stanley Dassala - Photoshop Hansel & Gretel

Rejoice Vilho

- Photoshop -

Cinderella

138

Mock exam

139