AWSUM Durban & Surrounds - November 2022 edition

Celebrating school achievements in South Africa

Interesting facts of FIFA World Cup 2022

First-ever Winter World Cup

The 2022 edition of the competition would be the first-ever winter World Cup, if considered from the northern hemisphere. The World Cup usually takes place in mid-year but when it came to Qatar, an exception just had to be thrown.

The Most Expensive

As per an estimate, Qatar is spending a whopping $200 billion on infrastructure projects. That’s nearly 10x more than the next most expensive World Cups, Brazil (£11.6 billion) and Russia (£14.2 billion). This is partly because Qatar is building seven brand new stadiums from scratch. It’s also nearly 64x the $3.5 billion South Africa invested in its World Cup. This will make the upcoming event one of the most expensive World Cups in the history of the game.

Fewest Stadiums

Only eight stadiums have been lined up by Qatar to host the World Cup which is the lowest number of venues for the World Cup in recent years. In fact, out of all the eight venues selected to host the tournament, only one got revamped completely while seven are being newly constructed in the country.

Record Number of Visitors

As per an estimate, the Qatar FIFA 2022 World Cup may well end up receiving a record number of visitors by the time the tournament comes to an end. The country expects to welcome the largest influx of over 1 million international spectators . It’s estimated that 1,300 incoming flights will land in the country daily throughout the competition. The reason behind this is easy to grasp. Being one of the finest countries in the Middle East, Qatar’s convenient geographic location makes it lie in close proximity to most nations.

FRESH EGGS NOURISH THE MIND

Air-Conditioned Stadiums

One of the most important points to note about the host nation for FIFA 2022 is the fact that Qatar receives distressingly high temperatures during day times. To tackle the issue, Qatar came up with an audacious solution. For the first time ever, a country is set to host the FIFA World Cup in fully airconditioned stadiums. All eight venues in Qatar will be fully air-conditioned, providing a comfortable viewing experience to fans while making the conditions good enough for players to perform on the pitch. That translates to roughly 43,560 household air conditioners per stadium or a whole lot of industrial fans.

The Most Commutable

Qatar is a small country. It is, in fact, way smaller than the host of the World Cup 2018, Russia. Since the size of the country is so small, commuting from one place to

another here is not a big hassle. Host cities like Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, and Al Rayyan are located in close proximity to each other. Hence, moving from one venue to the other wouldn’t be a big hassle for travelers. Another interesting fact is the two most remote stadiums of Qatar -- Al Bayt and Al Wakrah -- are only 90 miles apart.

The Second One In Asia

Not only will Qatar be the first-ever Middle Eastern nation to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022, but it will also be only the second time when the prestigious competition takes centre stage in Asia. The first time it happened was in 2002 when Japan and South Korea co-hosted the FIFA event for the first time in Asia.

Source: www.thedailystar.net, www.firstmats.co.uk

BTS’ Jungkook will perform at the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s opening ceremony in Qatar and appear on the tournament’s official soundtrack.

The opening ceremonies will happen on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.

FIFA announced the official soundtrack for the World Cup earlier this year.

It includes three massive tracks — “Hayya Hayya (Better Together),” “Arhbo” and “Light the Sky” — that will dominate the airwaves during the world’s biggest soccer tournament.

Source: www.axios.com

James Bentley The Founders’ Trophy for Sportsmanship

Abhay Singh Dux of Clifton

Sajeel Gopalan Third in Grade 12

Mikka Spurrett Dux Proxime

Mark Maree

The Head Boy Trophy for Service to the Community

Joshua Saayman, Ross Montgomery & Matthew Coetzer The Rowe Trophy for (Senior) Sportsman of the Year

Ross Montgomery The Trophy for All-Round Senior Sportsman of the Year

Shaun Matthysen

The Mitchell Family Trophy for Cultural Excellence

CHELSEA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Chelsea Preparatory School Celebrates 90 Years

On 25 January 1932, Durban North Government School (as it was known then) opened with an enrolment of 93 pupils and five teachers. The School stood alone amongst the dusty streets of Durban North, the new suburb, which was still too far from the city centre to be popular.

As the suburb grew, so the School become the centre of life for most Durban North children. By 1944 the records show that enrolment was between 430 and 435 pupils. Towards the end 1949, pupils in Std 4 to Std 6 were transferred to a new Secondary School (known today as Northlands Girls’ High School) as the School could not accommodate all the pupils.

Along with the increase in enrolment, the School’s facilities expanded to include the swimming pool, tennis courts and hall which were rare at the time. The School was known to be the best equipped school in Natal during the 1950’s and 1960’s.

The suburb of Durban North continued to grow with young families moving into the area. To accommodate the growth, a new government school, Northway Government Infants’ School, was opened on Northway on 29 January 1962 with 343 pupils on the register. It accommodated pupils from Class 1 to Std 1.

During the late 1980’s and early 1990’s the School and our country adjusted to meet the political change and climate. The School, Durban North Government School, changed its name to Chelsea Drive Senior Primary in 1987.

It was a great historical significance when Chelsea Drive Senior Primary School and Northway merged in 2000. The merger set Chelsea upon a new path as one school catering for pupils from Grade R to Grade 7.

Chelsea has continued to grow and meet the needs of the Durban North community and currently caters for 1060 pupils. Today we are a dynamic school, ever-changing and evaluating the needs of our community whilst striving to be at the forefront of innovation and change. Recently, new LED technology floodlights were installed on the senior campus which will allow Chelsea to host a number of events and sporting fixtures in the evening.

Building on rich traditions and strong family values, we offer excellent education whilst allowing opportunities for children to grow in their respective areas of strength in the classroom, on the sports field and in the performing arts. Our extended curriculum, coupled with our highly committed and experienced staff and fully supportive School Governing Body, ensures that academic excellence remains our primary objective, whilst each and every pupil feels valued and inspired to excel through diverse thinking and embracing the challenges of our ever-changing society.” Mr Grant Maartens, Principal.

“We pay tribute to all those who have gone before us and those who have contributed to the management and establishment of our School and look to our centenary year in 2032 with conviction that we will continue to play a leading and influential role within our community.’ Mr Grant Maartens, Principal.

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Remembrance Day Parade

Glenwood held its annual Remembrance Day Service at the School on Wednesday 9 November 2022.

Remembrance Day (sometimes known informally as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of the remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919, the day is also marked by war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November in most countries to recall the end of hostilities of First World War on that date in 1918. Hostilities formally ended “at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month”, in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20

(“At the 11th hour” refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 am.) The First World War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919.

In addition to the staff and schoolboys present, many dignitaries and members of the public attended. These included Queen Nandi Mounted Rifles, NMR Board of Trustees, SA Legion, Rhumbelow Moth Shellhole, SAAF Association, Naval Volunteers Association, Gunners Association, KZN Military History Association, ParaBats Veterans Association, Women who served (Nightingale Shellhole).

After 4 sentries were posted around the flagpole, various speakers explained the significance of the day and the symbolism of the poppies. The traditional Last Post, minute’s silence and Reveille were part of the ceremony which ended with a final

Top Academic Achievers

Deputy Head Prefect 2023: Johandre van Rooyen, Head Prefect 2023: Liam Terblance, Deputy Head 2023: Lithemba Mfupi.

The Glenwood High School Head Prefects for 2023 were announced at assembly on Thursday 3

Keenan Rajah Dux of School

Leshay Ramdhin Dux Proxime Accessit

Sohil Singh Third in Grade 12

Founders’ Day Prize-Giving

DPS hosted our internal Spelling Bee 2022. Congratulations to all our participants you have made us proud! Well done Super Spellers!

2022 has proven to be a year of growth and opportunity in the 145-year history of Durban Girls’ College. The Class of 2022 has successfully given their best in all spheres of school life. Our Founders’ Day Prize-Giving Ceremony acknowledges our Grade 12s’ commitment and celebrates their achievements.

Nandi Magwaza (Head Girl), Sarah Andrew (Deputy-Head of Administration), Jenna Challenor (Guest Speaker), Mrs Heidi Rea (Executive Head) and Hannah Lamprecht (Deputy Head of Student Affairs).

Jenna Challenor (Guest Speaker)

Special Award recipients:

Hannah Hansa, Nomcebo Ngcobo, Grace Macquet, Shannon Blades, Hannah Lamprecht, Sarah Sparks, Tanna de Freitas, Nandi Magwaza, Danni Wiseman, Zora Merkofer, Ella Macpherson and Nandipha Mthethwa.

Nandi Magwaza (Head Girl)

Langeni Memorial Award recipients: Nomcebo Ngcobo, Zora Merkofer, Nandi Magwaza, Grace Macquet, Hannah Lamprecht a nd Sarah Andrew.

Choir

Nomcebo Ngcobo (Head of SRC)

Audience

DURBAN GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

• Margaret Symons Trophy – Best All-Rounder in Sport and Work

• Rossouw Cup – Highest Mark in Afrikaans.

• Katherine Bernadis Trophy – Highest Mark in English

• Class of 1965 Trophy for Excellence in English & Best English Essay

• The Schunselaar Cup – Highest Mark in History.

• Leppens Trophy – Highest Combined Mark in History & Life Sciences

• Adams Science Award – Highest Combined Mark in Mathematics, Life Science & Physical Science

• Highest Mark in Advanced Programme Mathematics.

• Excellence in Mathematics

• Patricia Hurter Cup – Highest Mark in Physical Science

Top Ten

Front: P. Ngcobo, J. Moss, E. Scharler, D. Govender, T. Reddy. Back: Y. Badul, E. Webber, C. Thevadasan, D. Moodliar, A. Mkhize.

Prize Winners

Front: S. Mkhwane, J. Moss, E. Scharler, D. Govender.

Middle: N. Tshabalala, Z. King, H. Johansson, R. Salawudeen, M. Knox-Davies, A. Mkhize, N. Naicker, E. Webber.

Back: K. Whitfield, J. Govender, A. Ngwenya, O. Mhlongo, I. Simelane, S. Ndaba.

Ella Scharler DUX – Olcedor Shield - 94% aggregate

E. Shore and B. Oosthuisen.

Ella Scharler received the following trophies:

White Tie 2022 Dux

The ‘White Tie’ is awarded only once per year to an exceptional individual. It is the culmination of 5 years of service and loyalty to school, giving of their time, skills and effort no matter the arena.

The 2022 Laude Dignus: Loyalty & Service to the School ‘White Tie’ is awarded to Khawulani Thwala.

An outstanding accolade to a most deserving young Knight!

Sportsman of the Year Head Prefects 2023

A special mention to the joint recipients of the Northwood Sportsman of the Year Award, Ethan Grace and Adam Chislett, two exceptional young men both equally deserving of the prestigious Beachwood Boys High School Trophy, your names will be displayed with honour!

Golden Key International Honours Society is the world’s largest honours society for graduate and undergraduate students. Enabling members to realise their potential by connecting individual achievement with service and lifelong opportunity.

Eduvos is the first independent private higher education institution in South Africa to be awarded this prestigious membership, joining leading universities.

Employability is our number one priority at Eduvos. In addition to our technology-enhanced campuses, expert academic team and fully accredited, internationally recognised degrees across Applied Science, Commerce & Law, Humanities and Information Technology faculties, our affiliation with Golden Key will open doors to limitless possibilities for our students.

Golden Key arrived at Enrol for 2023

Durban Campus: 1 Lunar Row, Umhlanga Ridge Boulevard, Umhlanga New Town Centre, 4319

SCAN ME:

Your Education. Your Future.

Khawulani Thwala

Sportman of the Year

2022 Dux Head Prefects

Congratulations to our 2022 Dux: Suven Naidoo, Proxime Accessit: Tanay Mooruth, and 3rd in Grade 12 Michael Naidoo. We applaud your immense efforts in achieving such excellent results, and look forward to watching your futures unfold!

Northwood is proud to announce Guy Truscott as Head Prefect for 2023, with Deputy Head Prefects: Enzo Van Niekerk, Keith Chirwa, Evan Fouche, and Reece van der Linde. We salute these young men who have shown their strength of character and drive in all that they do, we know they will serve their school with honour, and as proud Knights of Northwood! Congratulations young men!

Dink nuut oor drukwerk by jou skool!

Die Skole Ondersteuningsentrum het onlangs die voorbeeld gebruik: om klein veranderinge aan die manier waarop inhoud oorgedra word te maak, is soos om `n kamer aan `n ou huis aan te bou. Ja, dit lyk goed, en elke kamer het sy funksie en ons doen ons bes met wat ons het. Wanneer jy egter uit die staanspoor en vir ‘n spesifieke doel ‘n nuwe, moderne, ontwerpte huis binnestap, sal jy nie terugtrek na jou ou huis toe nie, maar eerder die ou huis afbreek en van nuuts af bou.

Hoe vernuwe jy drukwerk by jou skool?

Werksboeke, addisionele leermateriaal of skryfboeke is `n kopseer vir elke skool. Nie net neem dit ure om dit by die skool te bind nie, maar dit kan ook binne `n paar weke uitmekaar val. Met vandag se tegnologie is die prys vir swart en wit boeke basies dieselfde as vir kleur.

Die bindwerk verseker ook dat jou boeke waaraan jy so hard gewerk het, die hele jaar sal hou!

Raak kreatief met voorblaaie!

Het jy geweet skole kan deesdae die skryfboeke van die leerders laat druk met die skool se kleure op die voorblad? Dit skep nie net eenvormigheid by die skool nie, maar is reeds gelamineer en daarom hoef dié boeke nie oorgetrek te word nie. Die skool kan self besluit hoe breed die lyne moet wees en verkoop dan dié boeke weer aan die leerders as deel van `n fondsinsameling vir die skool.

Die prys vir die boeke hang af van die hoeveelheid boeke wat bestel word. Jy sal nie glo hoe bekostigbaar dit is nie.

Alle grootte boeke is beskikbaar - van die 32-blad tot die 192-blad boeke.

E-pos info@theprintoffice.co.za vir `n kwotasie vir jou skool.

Sonet

Pieter-Theo

Lloyd Thompsn Sportman van die Jaar, SNR 2022

Sonet Bruwer, Kaelyn Moffat (Insetsel) Verspreide Deelname gekoppel aan sukses, Kultuur 2022

Anel van der Westhuizen Sportvrou van die Jaar, JNR 2022

Sonet Bruwer

Kelsey Honiball Veelsydigste Dogter 2022 Kelsey Honball

< Skandeer hierdie QR-kode en blaai saam met ons deur `n paar voorbeelde

Speech Day is a highlight on many a school calendar and Waterfall College is no exception. On Friday, 14 October, the Waterfall Schools community bid an emotional farewell to its Class of 2022. “To those students who joined Waterfall College in January 2018, thank you for your contribution to developing so much in the school,”said Principal Bryony Green. “As you look back on the last five years, I hope that you can see the progress you have made alongside the incredible changes we have seen in our campus and school.”

Congratulations to each and every one of our Matrics who have tackled the years’ challenges with verve and determination. Special mention must go to Jessica Meier, who received the The Kriel Family Trophy

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for Dux of School, and Aphiwe Mdluli, who was named Proxime Accessit to Dux of School.We loved being able to celebrate our Matrics’ strengths and achievements and wish them the very best as they head into their final examinations. In the words of guest speaker Reverend

Pickford, Chaplain of St John’s DSG, “we all face challenges, but we hope to bounce back better, not bitter”. This year’s event was especially poignant as we said a formal farewell to Mr Gerald Delport, who retires at the end of this year after 56 years of teaching. Mr Delport is loved by staff and students alike and will be sorely missed, but his contribution to the education of so many will not be forgotten!

Adam Gillespie

Speech

Mrs Bryony Green and Rev Di Pickford with Principal’s Award winners Langelihle Khuzwayo and Jessica Meier Mrs Bryony Green, Aphiwe Mdluli (Proxime Accessit to the Dux), Jessical Meier (Dux) and Rev Di Pickford

Special Award winners with Principal Bryony Green and Rev Di Pickford

Subject trophy winners with Principal Bryony Green and Rev Di Pickford

Dianne

Chloe E Padayachee Dux of the school

Group photo of the new SLT (Student Leadership Team) members

HHS KZN Soccer Girls

Front: Eryn Beech, Zoleka Ngcobo, Erin McCartney, Philasande Phewa, Madison Winfield.

Back: Aviwe Mokoena, Kiara Botha, Kylie Coetzee.

Student Executive

Left: Bayandile Mthembu (Deputy), Kenan Smith (Deputy) and Malusi Zungu (Deputy).

Middle: Nicholas Hodgson (Head Boy), Mrs Denise Knight (Acting Principal) and Natasja Degger (Head Girl).

Right: Danica Moss (Deputy), Emma Blackbeard (Deputy) and Maia Klijnstra (Deputy).

Keegan Beavis Good service to the School

Michaela Swan

Pursuit of Excellence and Proxime Dux

& best all-rounder

Stephanie Cameron 2022 head leader

Best all round sportsman Zoleka Ngcobo Best all round sportswoman & best ambassador of school If it is to be, It is up to me

Sabelo Shezi

Deputy Head Girl: Gené Bester Head Boy: Alwande Nzuza Head Girl: Zoé Padbury Deputy Head Boy: Mandisa Mncube

Bernice West

Bernice West, naaswenner van die realiteitsreeks, Maak My Famous, het `n uitdaging aan sosiale media gebruikers gerig. Al wat gebruikers moet doen is om haar te “tag” soos hulle dans op haar weergawe van Lyfie, en die wenner kry ’n kans om dit saam met haar by een van haar konserte te dans op die verhoog.

Skole het nie op hulle laat wag nie en reeds gesorg vir verskeie videos op sosiale media.

Haar album, Jona, is deur die loop van 2022 uitgereik en een van die liedjies op die album het egter op ander maniere aandag getrek! Platebaas van Inhoud Huis Musiek, Johan Vorster, het die gawe om treffers te identifiseer. Hy het die lied, Lyfie, ‘n paar jaar gelede gehoor en geweet daar is iets groter in as wat mense dink!

Lyfie het skole aan die dans

Bernice staan sinoniem met inspirasie en iemand waarna mense opkyk, insluitend ouer mense. Alhoewel sy haar eie musiek skryf het die platemaatskappy die liedjie aan haar voorgestel met ‘n opname in gedagte. Bernice het die potensiaal gehoor, 100% in die liedjie in gekoop en dit haar eie gemaak! Haar unieke aanslag op die vervaardiging saam met Johan en Robin Kielly het die land aan die dans!

Jannes Erasmus noem: “Ons het die duisende Lyfie dans videos op alle sosiale media platforms gesien die afgelope maand en net opnuut besef dat die boodskap van Lyfie soveel hoop aan almal bring wat dit hoor!”

Die lied het alreeds sy verskyning op trefferparades gemaak na aanleiding van stromingsdienste se data en dit is die bewys dat luisteraars dit graag sal wil hoor op radiostasies!

“Ons het die duisende Lyfie dans videos op alle sosiale media platforms gesien die afgelope maand en net opnuut besef dat die boodskap van Lyfie soveel hoop aan almal bring wat dit hoor!”

Kyk gerus hoe Hoër Landbouskool Marlow se Wolramme die uitdaging aanvaar het:

Prefects for

Speakers Circle

Congratulations to the following boys who were awarded prizes at the Speakers Circle, End of Year dinner.

• Best impromptu speech: Elihle Hadebe

• Best object speech, “What’s it Trophy”: Jasper Bruno & Patrick Rocher (shared)

• Best Icebreaker, “Sue O’ Neill Trophy”: Kyle Berry

• Best introduction of a speaker, “Sutler-Gore Trophy”: Connor Grenfell & Josh Griffiths (shared)

• Best prepared speech: Evan Powers

• Best vote of thanks: Kyle Berry

• The Speakers Circle Trophy for the most improved speaker: Sethu Magubane

• The Lamplough Trophy for excellence in Public Speaking: Matthew Lamplough

• Well done to all the speakers and those who were awarded prizes!

Water Polo

Congratulations to the following boys and coaches who have been selected to represent KZN at the upcoming provincial water polo tournaments in December.

• KZN U14 – Levi Thom, Oliver Ludwig (Absent), Thomas Aylward, Thomas Francke

• KZN U15 – Luca Sandri, James Pohl

• KZN U16 – Elihle Hadebe, Blake Kruger

• Non-travelling reserve: Ryan Sim

• Head Coach: Mr Pierre Le Roux, Assistant Coach: Mr Brad Savage-Reid

• KZN U19B – David Pohl, James Francke

Speakers circle Water polo

Benjamin Burton

The Hanle Trophy for ourstanding cultural achievements

Bryce Wiggett Sportsman of the Year

Julian Daws

U.19 Golf team, SA Schools Golf team and captained the KZN A team.

2023

Head of School: Simthembile Mkhize, Deputy Head of School: Devahn van der Walt, Head of Finningley House: Sange Mdunyelwa, Deputies: Hayden Davel, Dhiyarv Govender, Otsile Ntsele and Guy Roberts, Head of Gillingham House: Dylan Wiggett, Deputies: Chad Croshaw, Michael de Beer, Dominic Hislop and Fritz Rheeder, Head of Haley House: Hayden Bishop, Deputies: Oliver Brazier, Ryan Denekamp, Matthew Langeland-Hansen, Zibusiso Ngobese, Kyle Pottinger and Zwelitsha Sibanyoni, Head of Pembroke House: Luca Veronesi, Deputies: Jarred Christie, Ross Phillips, David Pohl and Francois Snyman, Head of Sheffield House: Asande Nyawose, Deputies: Siso France, James Gillespie, Liam Jansen van Rensburg and Matthew Rix.

National Dance

• Tap Solo Silver - 1st

• Tap Duet Silver - 1st

• Modern Theatre Group Silver - 2nd

• Modern Theatre Duet Silver - 3rd

• Hip Hop Trio Silver - 3rd

SENIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

Indoor Hockey Marimbas

Our u.12 Girls Indoor Hockey team started the season off with two amazing games yesterday. They won their first game and we are excited to see what the rest of their season holds. Well played girls, you can be very proud of yourselves.

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Amily Quail Colours Cum Laude Equestrian Sport

Silindile Mchunu The Transformational & Leadership Trophy

Lerato Esau Colours Cum Laude Music

Lwazi Ngcobo The Transformational & Leadership Trophy

Caitlin Fogg 4th Position

Kristin De Waard

The Honours Blazer

Wamkelwe Oliphant

Transformational & Leadership Trophy

Keryn Scott 5th Position

Owethu Gwambe The Transformational & Leadership Trophy

Suparna Maharaj

The Proxime Accessit, 2nd position

Smita Maharaj 7th Position

Keryn Scott

The Honours Blazer

Priyasha Naidoo

Compendium Award for The Dux of the school, 1st position

Mariyah Seedat 6th Position

Gugulethu Hlatswayo

Transformational & Leadership Trophy

Tarika Sukdeoa 3rd Position

Naseeha Osman 8th Position

Azra Ally and Kiara Ramdhin 9th Position

Kiara Ramdhin 9th Position

Nicole van Niekerk

Westville Senior Primary Girls

u.12 Girls Indoor Hockey Team

Marimba Team

We would like to congratulate Nicole van Niekerk on her excellent dance competition results. The Move National Dance competition was held in Cape Town and her results are as follows:

Well done, Nicole!

Our girls made history today by playing the first ever Westville Senior Primary girls polo match! They played their hearts out against St Mary’s and had a great game! Our boys polo team played against Highbury today and had a quality performance, winning all of their matches! Well done to all of our polo players & their coaches

The results are out and our A Marimba Band has done

again!

place for Strictly Classic (7 bands in this section, 2nd place for Battle of the Bands

bands in this section). Well done to our incredibly talented learners! And thank you to our dedicated teachers who helped them achieve these results.

Girls Polo

BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Prize-giving 2022

Congratulations to our major prize winners for matric 2022:

Walton Cup Service to the School Award

• Christopher Coetzee

Rotary service to the community Award

• Benn Cobbold

The Cowies Hill Lions Club Service Award

• Shivaar Ramsudh

Gareth Morgan leadership through service Award

• Matthew Bott

The Westville Protection Services First Aid Award

• Brandon Cooke

The Gerald Sweidan Award

• Myles Lea

Old boys of 1979

• Jethro Milne

Silver Jubilee shield the Errol Stewart Award for Sportsman of the year

• Siyathokoza Makhanya

Headmaster’s Award for Head of School

• Thando Mzimela

Proxime Accessit 2022

• Fudail Mohamed Yunus

DUX 2022

• Peter Gait

• AP Maths: Fudail Mohamed Yunus

• AP Maths (Online): Zechariah Bischoff

• Accounting: Fudail Mohamed Yunus & Avikaar Ramraj

• Afrikaans FAL: Jurgens Roestorf

• Business Studies: Muhammad Dockrat

• Dramatic Arts: Thando Mzimela

• Engineering Graphics & Design: Syed (Amaan) Nadvi & Nashveer Naidoo

• English HL: Peter Gait

• Geography: Matthew Bott

• History: Yahya Paruk

• IsiZulu FAL: Lwandile Khoza

• Life Sciences: Umar Kharwa

• Life Orientation: Brett Kliegl

• Mathematics: Troye Swan

• English And Mathematics: Peter Gait

Head of School Thando Mzimela

Kavir Parekh

Michael Schwartz

MARITZBURG COLLEGE

Maritzburg College 6th Form Speech Day & Valedictory Service

Maritzburg College 2022 Speech Day

Awards Inter-House

Cock House: Commons Forder Cup for Champion House 2022: Commons

Merit Certificates

• SN Cele, MO Chapman, MB Fihlela, KB Goddard, TM Govender, CI Hankinson, C Hohls, K Kisten, NS Kubheka, A Mdima, P Mncube, KCC Nsimbi, S Osman, AAT Suliman, TL Zimu, TV Zuma.

• The Ian McAllister Prize for Academic Progress: Peter Brits

• A Merit Certificate and the Val Harley Trophy for Creative Writing: Joren Peens

Subject Prizes

• The Prize for Agricultural Sciences: Peter Hauff

• The Prize for Dramatic Arts: David Plumb

• The Prize for EGD: Dawson ThorntonDibb

• The Prize for Mathematical Literacy: Jordyn Fraser

• The Prizes for Afrikaans and Music: Brandon Gous

• Merit Certificate and the Prize for CAT: Michael Todd

• Merit Certificate and the Prize for Geography: Kaiden Subiah

• Merit Certificate and the KickstART Prize for Visual Arts: Roan Marais

• Merit Certificate, the PKF Trophy for Economics and the Prize for Mathematics: Nikaylan Chetty

Special Prizes

• The Maritzburg College Old Boys’ Association Prizes for Service to the School: Keegan Kisten, Sphephelo Mbonambi, Khanyisani Mthimkhulu, Minenhle Ngubo and Zibusiso Shongwe

• The Mike Brown Five Pillars Award: Ross Finnie

PIETERMARITZBURG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Senior Speech Day

Shantay-Leah Merrington, Dux for 2022 overcame incredibly difficult odds during her high school career having endured three medical operations and missed between two to four months of school each time. Between doctor’s visits and being confined to the library owing to mobility challenges, she has managed, not only to keep up with her school work but excel in it. Shantay-Leah achieved Academic Honours, placed First in Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Accounting, and is a most deserving recipient of the Blunt Family Dux Trophy. She also received the Gift of the Givers Trophy for excellence in Mathematics and Sciences. Shantay-Leah, a devote animal lover, will be studying Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria.

Ariya Beekrum pursued her dream of mastering the demands of the syllabus and has risen to this position, not only because of her intellectual ability, but through motivation, self discipline and hard work. Ariya has a keen social conscience and has contributed to the community in many ways throughout her high school career. Ariya received Academic Honours and placed Third in Grade 12. She also received the Niven

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On Thursday 13 October, our Class of 2022 ceased to be College boys and became College “Old Boys” as they were formally inducted into the Maritzburg College Old Boys’ Association. Valedictorian of the Class of 2022, Zibusiso Shongwe, gave a moving tribute to his fellow peers and to the school, highlighting what the five year journey and College’s brotherhood mean to them.

Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School celebrated the success of its Grade 12 Class of 2022 at the Senior Speech Day, ending off what has been an outstanding year of academic success. Having alumna Carol Coetzee, Head of Department of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury, as guest speaker was the highlight of a successful event.

Tarika Harryparsad has maintained an impressive standard of excellence throughout her high school career. Tarika has achieved Academic Honours, placed First in Business Studies, and received the Taryn and Mandy Burrows Trophy for Second in Grade 12. Tarika has decided to venture down a path less travelled, and will be studying History at university.

Award for service worthy

recognition.

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studying civil engineering, focusing on sustainable development, at the University of Pretoria.

2022:

Tarika Harryparsad (2nd), Shantay-Leah Merrington (Dux) and Ariya Beekrum (3rd)

Andrew Graaf (Principal), Shantay-Leah Merrington (Dux) and Carol Coetzee (Guest Speaker – HOD KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury and Class of 1988).

Carol Coetzee (Guest Speaker – HOD KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury and Class of 1988).

Shantay-Leah Merrington with the prestigious trophy for first in Grade 12, Blunt Family Dux Trophy.

Speech Day 2022

On Friday, 14 October, Michaelhouse held their annual Speech Day. The guest speaker for the occasion was a Michaelhouse Old Boy, Andrew Robertson, who is President and CEO of BBDO – the world’s largest advertising agency network. Andrew presented the awards to the boys that were prize winners.

Gqamile Mbuyazi (Clifton Preparatory Nottingham Road) was awarded the Collins Prize for All Round Musicianship.

Carlyle Hawkins (St Andrew’s Primary, Bloemfontein) received the Chick Henderson Award, for good academic and sporting potential, involvement in service to the Michaelhouse community and a high level of comradeship which is demonstrated by respect amongst his peers.

Duncan Davies-Webb (Uplands) was the worthy recipient of the Des Sacco Award. This award recognises a matric boy that has been voted by his peers to have shown excellent sportsmanship and concern for others in teams or sports and is considered by them to be the best all-round sportsman.

Alexander Brits (Drakensberg Boys Choir) was the Dux for 2021. He visited Michaelhouse to be formally presented with the Anthony Evans Dux Trophy.

Dux Scholar

Dux Scholar

LADDSWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Pupils that have recently represented KZN and SA

Marumo Selane Honours for Culture

Ben Watt Gold President’s Award

Ndalo Gumede Honours for Culture

Jack Herman Gold President’s Award

Declan Sawyer Honours for Academics A Levels

Spencer Wright Honours for Academics A Levels

Noah Coffey Honours for Culture

Tanner Baily

BT Ramolefe Honours for Culture

Sentle Seitlheko Honours for Culture

Khanya Mhlongo Deputy Head of school for 2023

Matthew Stewart Head of school for 2023

Heads of Houses

Oliver Joyner, Jack Hampson, Matthew Peters, Ross Boast, RD Engelbrecht, Gabriel Njonjo and Ruben Marx.

Portfolio Heads for 2023

Matthew Hayes, Minenhle Makhathini, Liso Ngoqo, Caine Letschert, Michael Sara, Nkululeko Ngcobo, Ben Kok, Jehan Thipanyane-Said and Vhuthi Siwada

Congratulations to our Dux Scholar for 2022, Tanner Bailey, who received the top accolade of the Dick Graham Memorial Prize for the best Trials results. He was also awarded the Paul Bestel Memorial Prize for French, the Nicholas Arthur Memorial Prize for Mathematics, the D V Ducasse Prize for Physical Science, the Economics Prize, the English Prize and the Life Orientation Prize

Felix Jenkins

Congratulations to our A-Levels Dux Scholar for 2022, Felix Jenkins. He was also awarded the Economics, Further Mathematics, Literature in English and Thinking Skills prizes.

Abbie Julius

Zano Khanyile (Gr4)

Christelle van Tonder (Gr5) Team SA, Junior Africa Golf Challenge

Laddsworth is proud to celebrate our representing Pupils in various sporting codes.

IIE-Vega Pencil Award Winners

IIE-Vega Pencil Awards honour the top academic performers across the IIE Design, Brand and Business qualifications We thank our top feeder schools for preparing these students to excel at IIE-Vega

Mathabo Moloi

Brand Building & Management

St Anne’s Diocesan College

Chiara Joelle Mc Millan Strategic Brand Management

St Mary’s Diocesan for Girls (DSG) Kloof

Rebecca Allison Kramer Copywriting

Thomas More College

Emma Filomena Da Costa Digital Design Westville Girls’ High School

Christie Lee Norton Fashion Design Crawford College La Lucia

Patricia Cristina De Freitas Brand Building Practice St Henry’s Marist Brothers College

Deneo Miller Creative Development Our Lady of Fatima

Samantha von Scheele Woker Creative Brand Leadership Durban Girls’ College

Gugulethu Nonduduzo Hlophe Honours Strategic Brand Communication

Emma Jayne Criticos Honours Strategic Brand Management Durban Girls’ College

Kayla-Camille Honiball *in absentia Digital Marketing C&N Secondary Girls School

Christin Grace Goddard Graphic Design

St Mary’s Diocesan for Girls (DSG) Kloof

Priyal Sanjay Bhagwandas Strategic Brand Communication Crawford College North Coast

Kenton Leslie Smith Game Design and Development Clifton College

Brittney Anne Ainsworth *in absentia Interior Design

Hannah Sylvia Brandsma *in absentia Photography Our Lady of Fatima