Wynberg Boys' High School Magazine 2017 by Wynberg Boys' High School

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CONTENTS Headmaster’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tribute to Rowan Algie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CULTURAL PILLAR

New Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Staff Farewells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

African Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Capstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

ACADEMIC PILLAR

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Afrikaans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Creative Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 EGD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Interhouse Singing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Chess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Debating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 The Crucible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Muslim Students Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SERVICE PILLAR

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

isiXhosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Sandwich Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

IT (Information Technology) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Swim for Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

LO (Life Orientation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Easter Egg Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Two Oceans Marathon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Sisanda Fun Day – at WBHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Grade 8 Market Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Grade 8 Service Project – Living Hope . . . . . 75

Physical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

One-to-One Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Sisanda Fun Day – at Zip Zap . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Pudding Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Featured Artworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 36, 176

Rock of Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Matric Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Hermanus Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Governing Body Chairman’s Report . . . . . . . . . 48

Santa Shoebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Prize Giving Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Uncle Paul’s Christmas Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Mitchell’s Plain Christmas Party . . . . . . . . . . 77 First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 CWESI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Ladies’ Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Prefects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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CONTENTS Support Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

SPORTS PILLAR

HOUSES AND GRADES

119

Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

De Villiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

De Waal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Cricket overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Littlewood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Cricket report for 1st team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Lorie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Cricket 1st team pen portraits . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

McNaughton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Cricket report for U15A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Rhodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Cricket report for U14A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Van Riebeeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Wellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Friedlander Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Hockey report for U19A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Grade 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Hockey report for U16A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Grade 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Hockey report for U14A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Grade 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Rugby overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Grade 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Rugby report for 1st team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Special Awards – Cultural and Sport . . . . . . . . 143

Rugby 1st team pen portraits . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Advert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Rugby report for U16A team . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Rugby report for U15A team . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Rugby report for U14A team . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Rugby report Referees Society . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Soccer overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Soccer report for U17A team . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Soccer report for U15A team . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Squash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Surfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Water Polo overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Water Polo report for U19A team . . . . . . . . . 116 Water Polo report for U15A team . . . . . . . . . 117

SPECIAL EVENTS

153

Concert in Quad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Founders’ Day – Headmaster’s address . . . . . . 154 Founders’ Day – Y. Kathrada speech . . . . . . . . 157 Founders’ Day – letter from K. Richardson . . . 159 Old Faithfuls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Matric Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Grey Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Valedictory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Valedictory (Matric) Prize Giving . . . . . . . . 166 Ian Melliar Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Matric Photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Wynberg Old Boys’ Union (WOBU) . . . . . . . . 172

Water Polo report for U14A team . . . . . . . . . 117

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HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE In my speech at Founders’ Day, I mentioned the “winds of change” blowing through the schools of South Africa. Virtually every week the media sensationalises some incident occurring at a school somewhere in the country, and the more prominent the school, the greater seems the media’s delight in publishing the details. The Wynberg schools have not been spared, with both the Girls’ High and Boys’ Junior receiving negative publicity on social media and in the local and national press during the past year. Reflecting on the year with this in mind, brings me to realisation that the most significant happenings at Wynberg Boys’ High in 2017 occurred in the social arena. The Social Cohesion Committee, borne of meetings and discussions with young Old Boys and staff, assisted the management of both the Boys’ High and Junior Schools in the revision of existing policies and procedures, removing any clauses which might be viewed as discriminatory or prejudicial in any way. They also assisted greatly in the process of renaming the Houses to be of greater historical relevance to our Schools. The Committee is currently working on a Social Intelligence Charter, which will be ready for adoption by the respective Governing Bodies of the two schools during the course of 2018. The rolling out of our Social Cohesion Programme during Life Orientation days and tutor periods was aimed at heightening awareness amongst the students of societal issues such as discrimination, bias, racism, sexism, poverty, and inequality. This undoubtedly sensitised our students to the life experience of many of their Wynberg brothers WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

and sisters, and highlighted that many of these practices are occurring much closer to home than they had previously thought. The most important lessons learnt through this programme were the importance of awareness of the sensitivities of others and the ability to solve conflict through dialogue and discussion. Evidence that the programme was a success is the way in which a number of potentially explosive situations were diffused by the students themselves. Sadly, the uncertain socio-political times and resultant weakness of the rand has had a negative effect on our school as the attraction of earning pounds, euros, or dollars abroad has proven too difficult for some of our staff to resist. This resulted in Mr Simon Askew leaving South Africa for China, Messrs Anton and Warren Grobler for Dubai, and Mr Bernard Loots for Botswana. While we have been fortunate in attracting quality staff to replace these teachers, the teaching profession in this country can ill afford to lose these skills. Until matters improve in South Africa I fear this trend will continue unabated. Despite these challenges, Wynberg Boys’ High continues to flourish. The year started with us being able to announce excellent 2016 Grade 12 results and the immense reward to our Academic staff of the 2017 class reaching even greater heights. In the other pillars, the school continued to participate at the highest level with many noticeable achievements recorded elsewhere in this publication. At Wynberg we believe that it takes a village to raise a child and, once again, every member of our village has played their part. There are too many to mention here, but I thank them all. We wish those leaving Wynberg at the end of 2017 well as they start new chapters in their lives, and we look forward to welcoming them back home in the not-too-distant future. Jan de Waal Headmaster

Tribute to Rowan Algie WBHS Headmaster 1984 - 1992 When I heard the news that Rowan Algie was critically ill, I went for a walk on our Clovelly mountain thinking of the journey he and I have walked together. I was his first management appointee in January 1985. I had been teaching at Plumstead High School when he and Chairman of the Governing Body, Henry Cawood, interviewed me for the post of Vice Principal which became available when Jim Mathew retired. Ray Connellan often said that every Wynberg Headmaster for whom he worked was the right fit for the time and every one in his own way took the school forward. Rowan inherited a school in 1984 from Neville Blackbeard which was well run – it was disciplined and ordered. Without doubt, over the next nine years, his vision and energy took Wynberg up to the next level. On my walk, I mentally started listing all the innovations he brought to Wynberg during his nine year tenure. There is no doubt that these innovations put Wynberg on the path to become the school it is today. More importantly was his spirit of open-minded thinking which allowed these innovations to happen. This rubbed off on so many of us. I can state without fear of contradiction that we who followed in his footsteps, Bruce Probyn, myself and then Jannie de Waal, have reaped the benefits of the seeds he sowed all those years ago. To change the metaphor, others are sitting in the shade of the trees he planted. I think that the concept for which he will be most remembered is that of the Four Pillars – Academic, Culture, Sport and Service. These pillars put flesh to the bones of an holistic education. Every school now uses these words, but Wynberg lived them.

In Memoriam: Mr Rowan Algie I remember well those countless Executive meetings discussing academic standards at Wynberg. We tweaked here and there; we changed systems; we asked every staff member to tutor individual Matrics on study methods; we took top academic boys out of class for enrichment; we had the SURE reading period where even the secretaries had to drop everything they were doing and do Silent Uninterrupted Reading for Enjoyment; we looked at different ways of reporting back to parents which gave a more accurate assessment of the pupils. He was never afraid to innovate and slowly but surely our academic results started to improve. Just look at our matric results today. I know where it started … I remember the Open Days where we opened the school to parents and they could come in and see the school in action. They could see their son’s books and discuss what they saw. They could wander into classes when we were teaching, sit at the back of rehearsals, listen to boys debate or practising on the piano. It was wonderfully refreshing and transparent. It sent the message to parents that they were part of the son’s journey through school. In sport, he opened up free choice for the boys with no sport being protected. Controversial at the time, but today no-one bats an eyelid about free choice as all sports are flourishing at the school. We all enjoyed the Derby weeks which he instituted with our traditional rivals – SACS, Rondebosch and Bishops. Not only did we spend the week engaging in cultural activities before a sporting weekend, but we also engaged in interstaff sport – touch rugby, hockey and squash. We even played a regular soccer game against the Rondebosch staff in which, thank goodness, at least Gordon Taylor knew what he was doing! The good relations which we enjoy between the staff of these schools today can be traced back to these occasions. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Initially sport / culture / service were run by one person on the Executive. Today they have grown to such an extent that three people are required to run them AND they are stretched. Vetta Wise, as Director of Music, voice tested every Standard 6 boy in order to start a choir. Rowan’s legacy lives on…. just look at the choir today, 70 boys strong – not to mention the outstanding vocal ensemble which is so highly sought after at functions. Choir evenings were started where the Swiss Choir and the Welsh Choir were invited. Now it has become so big, we have it in the City Hall. The tradition of all choirs finishing off with one mass item has continued – and what a spectacle it is on the City Hall stage. We started music concerts with the piano in the middle of the hall and a spattering of parents and teachers watching boys tentatively playing various instruments. From that has developed what is today’s Nussbaum Concert which proudly puts Wynberg’s musical talent on display. There are innumerable bands today and the school has done a number of tours showing them off round the country. Most years see us displaying our talent at the Grahamstown Festival and the annual Eisteddfods always reward Wynberg boys and the bands with diplomas. It was also under his tenure that Honours / Blues / Colours were awarded for the first time for Cultural Activities. The Supera Moras (All Rounders) Tie was Ray Connellan’s idea but Rowan supported it wholeheartedly. It is still one of the most prestigious ties of the school. Boys who wear that soughtafter tie today are quality Wynbergians who fulfil every hope that he had of an holistic education for Wynberg boys.

Between his wife Rosemary and himself, he literally sowed the seeds of what today must be one of the more beautiful school campuses. I know how many hours and days the two of them poured into the fields and the gardens of the school. The construction of what is today the Jacques Kallis Oval is largely as a result of his foresight and energy – although we cursed him at the time for the sand the south easter blew over our cricket practices on the top fields! He handled, with tact and dignity, the challenges of the neighbourhood who were objecting to these developments, some of whom had themselves photographed in the press tied to trees which were scheduled to make way for the cricket field. Can there be a more beautiful cricket field, with more spectacular views, in any school anywhere? It is more than apt that the Pavilion on this field was named after him. I shall always retain the picture of him sitting on ‘his’ bench on the top of the bank below the tennis courts quietly enjoying the play below. There are also other vignettes I shall retain of those early years. He inaugurated the ‘Sorry’ Award in the Staff Room for the teacher who had committed the biggest faux pax of the term. The first winner was Andy Todd who, early in 1984, invited the new headmaster to an early morning Sunday rowing practice with the boys at Zeekoeivlei. He had barely stepped into the boat when Andy, not realising he was there, swung round and knocked him flying into the

He expected every boy to do a service activity which is now generally accepted as a fact of school life. Our Service Pillar exemplifies the point that all boys at heart have empathy and are willing to give of their time freely and generously. I have often quoted Plato – in English – who said that education should take place amongst beauty. Rowan took over a campus that was newly constructed and still largely bare of vegetation. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Rowan and Rosemary Algie with the Bronze Frieze of Wynberg’s Four Pillars - Academic, Culture, Service and Sport

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water with his paddle. A suitable baptism to his headmastering career at Wynberg and for Andy, a worthy ‘Sorry’ Award in the Staff Room the next day. Neil Crawford loves to tell the story of his impassioned and fiery speech to the school one assembly about litter. Dramatically he emptied a bag onto the stage of all the litter he had collected after one break. One Castle Lager bottle (why couldn’t it be a Coke can?) did not settle with the rest but rolled inexorably and slowly to the rim of the stage where it hung in the air before crashing to the hall floor. Fearful of looking at his glowering face, not a boy laughed. Neil says he bit his lip so hard that it bled to prevent himself from laughing and to ensure a straight face. Noone will ever forget that assembly and I have no doubt that everyone who was in the hall that day, still pick up any litter they see – a tribute to the lessons they learnt all those years ago! When he appointed me to the staff as a viceprincipal, I found that he had instituted the concept of a school executive with responsibilities and portfolios. I joined the ranks of Wynberg stalwarts – Ray Connellan, Kobus Blom and Alf Morris – who, when they eventually retired, had served Wynberg for a cumulative 106 years. In our weekly meetings, we discussed, we argued, we plotted, we planned. These fruitful debates continued on our annual three-day planning weekends where we marooned ourselves at some faraway venue, at which a suitable braai area was an essential feature. Round a roaring fire, we continued our earnest discussions late into the night. We all had our own portfolios, but he gave us the scope to rise above those and to see the bigger picture. Valued lessons were learnt and absorbed during these interactions. All the teaching staff were given opportunities to grow and develop and many future educational leaders cut their leadership teeth in a Grade Head position. At the same time, the regular Staff Development sessions were a vital part of his education plan as he encouraged all teachers to grow, to develop, to improve.

The school today is his legacy. He put in place systems and structures – all of which are still very much in evidence. Early on in his tenure, he drove the idea of a school song to which Jim Goodacre, deputy Principal of the Junior School, penned the words. The one line ‘Brothers in an Endless Chain’ has resonated with generations of Wynberg boys since then and it is a tribute to him that this was the line chosen to be the title of the 175 History of the School. Boys of his era readily return to support the school and there is always a good sprinkling of them at Old Boys’ Dinners. One of the tasks he gave me in those early days was to institute a Standard 9 Leadership Camp. Now four Grades have camps during the year and they really play a valuable role in the building of spirit and relationships among the boys. Hundreds of teachers, pupils and especially the Littlewood boys owe him a huge debt of gratitude for the opportunities which he gave them and the example he set of commitment and hard work which was an inspiration to the rest of us. He took the school in a new direction and enabling those who followed to stand on his shoulders and continue the good work. An example of this are the 175 Celebrations held in 2016. When we started the 175 planning in 2010, I took as a starting point his notes on how the 150 Celebrations were run. The fact that he ran these celebrations while the school was preparing to open its ranks to all races, bears testament to the quality of his organisational skills. What a special honour to be Headmaster of Wynberg in its 150 celebrations closely followed in 1992 when the school returned to its 1841 roots and opened, once again, its doors to all South Africans. All those who were lucky to experience Rowan Algie’s vision and drive will realise the debt that the Wynberg of today owes him. Keith Richardson WBHS Headmaster, 1999 - 2015 WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Back row (L-R): Simon Askew, Anthony Sparrow, Marcus Melck, Estian van der Merwe, Gareth Rudolph Fourth row: Pieter Smith, Mouton Joubert, Ndumiso Makhathini, Ben Wiley, Warren Grobler, Christof Goosen, Bernardus Loots, James van Bosch, Justin Biggs, Andries Louw, Christiaan Venter, Pietie Loubser, Neil Eddy Third row: Laura Diedericks, Lynn Lourens, Carol Ramsay, Mika Zeeman, Stefan Potgieter, Shaun Garbers, Joshua Bassett, Zayd Hendricks, Prisci Naidoo, Juanita Wilson, Jocelyn de Mink, Jeanette Muller, Mogamat Galant, Geraldine van der Westhuizen, Mariano Badiali Second row: Enver Hassim, Bulelwa Mhlomi, Shireen van der Rheede, Christelle Lefson, Roxane Groenewald, Lisa Lawson, Renette Spammer, Cayleigh Huggett, Brian Botha, Krystle Kustanovich, Charmaine Kendal, Mandy Colman, Peter Catzavelos, Christopher Moore, Lauren Cleophas, Robert Smith Front row: Julian Taylor, Jacques Groenewald, Joel Erasmus, Riccardo van Niekerk, Adolf Groenewald, Melanie Wentworth, Roland Rudd, Peter van Schalkwyk, Jan de Waal, Larry Moser, Ben Thompson, Catherine Kelly, Rodney Inglis, Clifford Hull, Justin van Winkel, Julian Vincent, Michael Engelbrecht The following members of staff do not appear in the photograph: Robyn Clark, Des de la Mare, Dylan Grobler, Michelle Ireland, Mike Leresche, Chris Merrington, Mthandazo Mweli, Dawn Petersen, Samantha Petersen, Nicholas Scott, Cheryl Smith and Karen Swart

Education, Administrative and Support Staff 2017

STAFF

General and Maintenance Support Staff 2017 Second Row (L-R): Jeff Adams, Kyle Jacobs, Bongani Khwenyiya, Andre Saunders, Ian Smith Front Row: Jeremy Petersen, Clive Minnies, Sera Matthews, Angus Barthis, Eugene Marais Absent: Colin Menne

Littlewood Support Staff 2017 Back row (L-R): Andre Samuels, Zikkie Ntloko, Hillary Le Sueur, Maria Zass, Jovin Ambraal, Emeleo Libbie, Vicky Beukes Front row: Debbie Petersen, Glenda Skibbe, Connie Sampson, Debbie Hartnick, Flossie Mapoe

Exchange students At front centre: Luthando Ndlela (Old Boy 2015, intern), with exchange students – Conor Harrison (Rathkeale College, New Zealand), Thijs Kelder (Laar & Berg, Netherlands), Calum Walsh (George Watson’s College, Scotland)

Jeremy Kellerman, General Support Staff

Tessa de Klerk, Admin Support

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STAFF SENIOR MANAGEMENT

De Waal Mr Adolf Groenewald

Headmaster Mr Jan de Waal

Littlewood Mr Roland Rudd

B.A., M.Ed.

Deputy Headmaster Mr Larry Moser B.Sc., B.Ed, H.D.E

Deputy Principal – Operations Mr Peter van Schalkwyk B.A. (Hons), H.D.E.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE Vice-Principal – Academics Mr Ben Thompson B.Sc. (MedChem), PGCE (Chem)

Vice-Principal – Culture Mr Julian Taylor B.Sc. (Hons)

Vice-Principal – Service Mr Rodney Inglis B.A., H.D.E.

Vice-Principal – Sport Mr Michael Engelbrecht B.A., M.B.A, H.D.E. Sec.

Vice-Principal – Boarding & Admissions Mr Roland Rudd B.Ed. (Hons)

Chief Finance and Governance Officer Mr Jacques Groenewald B.Com. (Management Accounting)

HOUSE HEADS De Villiers Mr Joel Erasmus B.A., PGCE WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

B.A. Sport Science, B.A. (Hons), PGCE

B.Ed. (Hons)

Lorie Mrs Melanie Wentworth B.A. (HMS), B.Ed., HDE, ACE (Science)

McNaughton Mr Julian Vincent B.Com.

Rhodes Mr Riccardo van Niekerk B.A., H.D.E.

Van Riebeeck Mr Justin van Winkel B.Tech. (Retail & Business Management) PGCE

Wellington Mr Clifford Hull B.A., H.D.E, M.B.A.

ACADEMIC STAFF SUBJECT HEADS Mr Brian Botha B.Mus. (Ed)

Subject Head: Music

Mrs Mandy Colman B.A. (FA) (Hons)

Subject Head: Visual Arts

Ms Jocelyn de Mink B.A., PGCE

Subject Head: English

Ms Laura Diedericks

Mr Michael Engelbrecht B.A., M.B.A, H.D.E. Sec.

Subject Head: Economics and EMS

Mr Joel Erasmus B.A., PGCE

Subject Head: History

Mr Warren Grobler B.Sc. Sport Science, PGCE

Subject Head: Natural Sciences

Mr Adolf Groenewald B.A. Sport Science, B.A. (Hons), PGCE

Subject Head: Geography

Mr Bernardus Loots B.Com. (Management Accounting)

Subject Head: Accounting

Mrs Bulelwa Mhlomi B.A. PGCE

Subject Head: isiXhosa

Mrs Prisci Naidoo B.A. (Hons), M.A. (Sport Science)

Subject Head: Information Technology

Mrs Renette Spammer H.E.D., F.D.E., R.E.M., F.D.E. (Psch.)

Subject Head: Afrikaans

Mr Anthony Sparrow B.Sc., H.D.E.

Subject Head: EGD, Technology

Mr Julian Taylor B.Sc. (Hons)

Subject Head: Physical Science

Mr Estian van der Merwe B.Ed., I & SF

Subject Head: Life Orientation

Mrs Geraldine van der Westhuizen B.Sc., H.D.E

Subject Head: Mathematics

Mrs Melanie Wentworth

B.A. (FA), PGCE

B.A. (HMS), BED, HDE, Dip(ProjM), ACE (Science)

Subject Head: Creative Arts

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EDUCATORS Mr Garron Adlard B.A. Humanities, PGCE

English

Mr Simon Askew B.Soc.Sc., PGCE

Geography

Ms Sue Lindsay B.A., H.D.E

Mathematics

Mr Christopher Moore B.Ed. FET

English

Mr Keenan Oliphant

Mr Joshua Bassett B.Ed. (Hons)

Mathematics

B.Mus. (Hons)

Choir and Steel Band

Mr Stefan Potgieter

Mr Justin Biggs B.Com., PGCE

Accounting, Mathematics

Mr Peter Catzavelos B.Mus. (Ed.), B.Mus. (Hons)(Perf), LRSM (T), H.D.E., ACE (Computer Studies)

Music, Concert Band

Ms Lauren Cleophas B.Ed. FET (Specialisation)

English

B.Ed. Technology

History and Technology

Mr Pieter Smith B.A. (Hons), S.T.D.

Afrikaans

Mrs Karen Swart B.A., B.Ed., H.D.E.

Afrikaans

Mrs Juanita Wilson B.Th.Soc.,B.Ed (Hons), PGCE

Mr Neil Eddy

English

M.Phil., H.D.E.

Mathematics

Ms Mika Zeeman

Ms Krystle Kustanovich B.A. (Hons), M.A. (Applied Theatre & Drama)

Creative Arts & Drama

Mr Mogamat Galant B.A., M.Ed, H.D.E.

Afrikaans

B.B.A. (Business Management)

Accounting, EMS, Mathematics

Mr Marcus Melck M.A. (Cultural & Historical Studies), PGCE

History

Mr Mike Leresche

Mr Christof Goosen B.A. (Hons)

Mathematics, Physical Science

Mr Anton Grobler B.Ed., M.A. (Counselling Psych), S.P.T.D

Maths

B.Sc., H.D.E.

Mathematics

Mr Ndumiso Makhathini B.A. PGCE

English

Mrs Roxane Groenewald

Mr Zayd Hendricks B.Ed.

Physical Science

Ms Cayleigh Huggett B.A., PGCE

B.A. Sport Science, B.Sc. (Hons) PGCE

Mathematics & Life Science

Mr Robert Smith B.Bus.Sc., Fin (Hon), B.Com., Eco. (Hon) PGCE

Mathematics

English

Mr Mouton Joubert B.Ed (FET & SP) (History & Geography)

History and Technology

Mrs Charmaine Kendal

Mr James van Bosch B.A. Lang & Culture, PGCE

Afrikaans

Mr Benjamin Wiley

M.Ed

B.Com., PGCE

English

Mathematics

INTERNS Mr Dylan Grobler Mr Pietie Loubser Mr Gareth Rudolph Mr Mthandazo Mweli Mr Nicholas Scott

STUDENT SUPPORT Mrs Catherine Kelly School Counsellor

B.Com. Graduate Dip (Counselling)

Ms Michelle Ireland Educational Psychologist B.A., PGCE, B.Ed. (Hons). M.Ed. (Ed.Psych)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mr Mariano Badiali I.T. Manager

Mr Enver Hassim Network Administrator

Mr Andries Louw Network Technician

Mr Christiaan Venter I.T. Technician

ADMINISTRATION Headmaster’s PA & Admissions Mrs Shireen van der Rheede Vice-Principals’ Secretary Mrs Robyn Clark Bursar Mrs Cheryl Smith Fees Mrs Lisa Lawson Creditors and HR Mrs Lynn Lourens School Secretary and Front Office Reception Mrs Christelle Lefson WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

MARKETING Events and Sponsorships Ms Jeanette Muller Website, Digital Marketing and Social Media Mr Chris Merrington Graphic Design Mr Juff Manda Wynberg Old Boys’ Union Mrs Carol Ramsay

SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF Administration Support Mrs Tessa de Klerk Estate Manager Mr Jeremy Petersen Laboratory Assistant Mrs Samantha Petersen Reprographer Mrs Dawn Petersen Project Manager Mr Des de la Mare

General Support Staff and Maintenance Support Staff Mr Jeff Adams, Mr Angus Barthus, Mr Kyle Jacobs, Mr Bongani Khwenyiya, Mr Eugene Marinus, Mrs Sera Matthews, Mr Colin Menne, Mr Clive Minnies, Mr Ian Smith

HOSTEL STAFF Superintendent Mr Roland Rudd Hostel Manager/Mother Mrs Belinda Sparrow Hostel Masters Mr Mouton Joubert, Mr Stefan Potgieter, Mr Paul Revington, Mr Anthony Sparrow WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Kitchen Jovin Ambraal, Vicky Beukes, Debbie Hartnick, Hillary Le Sueur, Emeleo Libbie, Flossie Mapoe, Zikkie Ntloko, Debbie Petersen, Connie Sampson, Andre Samuels, Glenda Skibbe, Maria Zass Laundry Ms Melda Leo

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY Chairman Mr T Marlie

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS COACHES Director of Cricket Mr Andrew Wylie Cricket Mr Oscar Nauhaus Hockey Mr Devin Stanton Rugby Mr Craig Childs Soccer Mr Jonathan Rossouw Squash Mr John-Ross Malloch

Parent Representatives

Tennis Mr Tim Armstrong

Mr A Bearne, Mr K Gamieldien, Mrs S Kievits, Mr R Moult, Mr E Pfeiffer, Mr D Taylor

LADIES’ ASSOCIATION

Educator Representatives Mr L Moser, Mr J Vincent Non-Educator Representatives Mr J Petersen Ex Officio Mr Jan de Waal Learner Representatives D Mills and R Orrie Co-opted Members Mr K Westvig (WOBU), Mr C Poleman (Headmaster, WBJS), Mrs S Van Der Rheede (Minuting Secretary), Mr J Groenewald (Business Manager), Mr G Cassells, Mr R Stevens, Mr S Goodill, Mr G Pearson, Mr N Bailey, Mrs D Jubber, Mr B Kingwill, Mr J Bedingham

Chairlady Mrs Cheryl Borchardt Members Lavona Alexander, Lisa Carter, Ann Coltham, Anne de Waal, Dale Engelbrecht, Caryn Kingwill, Beverley Lawrence, Tilla Lotz, Michelle Marais, Jenny McMinn, Jeanette Muller, Juliet Pastor, Hayley Philander, Lynne Spogter, Cheryl Thorburn, Portia van Staden, Tracy Wagner, Heidi Witbooi

STAFF New Staff

Roxane Groenewald Garron Adlard

Joined us mid-year in the English Department. Mr Adlard is a graduate of Stellenbosch University with a B.A. Humanities degree (majors in Psychology, English Studies and Applied English Language Studies) and a PGCE. His previous teaching posts include Edgemead Primary School and Reddam House Constantia.

Lauren Cleophas A Life Sciences and English graduate, Ms Cleophas joins the English Department in her first teaching post.

Joel Erasmus

Joins the Maths and Life Sciences Departments. With a B.Sc. Sports Science degree (Honours in Physiology) from Stellenbosch University and a PGCE from UNISA, Mrs Groenewald’s extensive teaching experience in both state and private education makes her a welcome asset to WBHS.

Michelle Ireland New combined appointment as Educational Psychologist at both Wynberg Boys’ Junior and High Schools, with outstand -ing qualifications: B.A. English and Psychology (UCT); PGCE FET and Senior Phase (UNISA); B.Ed. Hons Educational Psychology (Stellenbosch University); M.Ed. Educational Psychology (Pretoria University). Ms Ireland has taught and worked at Bergvliet High School, Pretoria High School for Girls, and at Pretoria University.

Joined Wynberg at the start of the year as Head of History and De Villiers House. Graduated in 2006 from UCT, majoring in History and Anthropology and completed a PGCE in 2007. Taught history at JG Meiring High School, producing outstanding matric results.

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NEW STAFF Ndumiso Makhathini Completed his B.A. in English & Management at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and his PGCE through Unisa. With a Certificate in Sales & Marketing (Varsity College - Durban North) Mr Makhathini joins the English Department after a business career. He has previously coached sport at Maritzburg and Kearsney Colleges.

Robert Smith Took up a post in the Mathematics Department at the start of the year. With a B.Bus. Sci. (Finance and Economics Honours) and PGCE from the University of Cape Town, Mr Smith has previously worked at Goldman Sachs International and J.P. Morgan Chase.

James van Bosch A new addition to the Afrikaans Department, Mr van Bosch has a B.A. Language and Culture degree and PGCE (Cum Laude), with previous teaching experience at Bergvliet High School.

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STAFF Staff Farewells Simon Askew Mr Askew was a towering example to our boys. His work ethic and fighting spirit have shown him to be the epitome of a Wynberg Man. Mr Askew threw himself into Wynberg life on arrival, and in just a few years, has been teacherin-charge of Tennis, First Aid and Geography. His passion for rugby saw him drive our 2nd XV by example, outworking others to achieve his goal of playing first team for False Bay RFC, indeed becoming a standout player for the club. Mr Askew is renowned as an individual who can be relied upon, and although he and his new wife left for China in the second half of 2017, his stated intention to return ‘in a few years’ will surely see a teaching application at Wynberg in the not too distant future. We wish this great role model to our boys the very best, and look forward to welcoming a committed colleague and good friend back to our Wynberg Family in due time.

Anton Grobler Mr Grobler started at Wynberg in March 2010, counselling and teaching Maths to Grade 8s. He took on the arduous task of managing the hostel as House Head for Littlewood from 2012 to 2014,

while teaching Maths Literacy, Life Orientation and Geography until his departure to further his teaching career in Dubai in mid-2017. A provincial representative in both cricket and hockey, Mr Grobler coached both sports with distinction, and between 2011 and 2017, was responsible for coaching both U15A and 2nd XI Cricket. Mr Grobler, a passionate hockey coach, engaged actively with the sport from his arrival – taking charge first of the 2nd XI, then from 2011 to 2014, responsibility for the 1st XI. In 2013, under his expert guidance, WBHS Hockey was ranked No 1 in SA and had no less than four SA U18 players – a truly Golden Period for Wynberg Hockey. He was Assistant Coach for the 1st XI in 2015, and from 2016 until his departure in 2017, he coached the U14A team whose farewell gift to their mentor was an unbeaten season. We will miss Mr Grobler deeply, in the classroom, staffroom, and on our sports fields where his knowledge, skills, humour and passion for Wynberg showed themselves in abundance.

Warren Grobler Mr Grobler began as an outside coach at Wynberg before filling in as an Afrikaans teacher in 2013. He quickly worked his way to becoming a permanent teacher, Head of the Natural Sciences Department, Head of Grade 9, and to what he will probably be best remembered for, teach-in-charge of Hockey. It would be an understatement to say he has done an incredible job in all of these roles. Mr Grobler took Hockey to new heights, growing the number of players and achieving top results such as our 1st XI winning the WP WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

STAFF FAREWELLS Schools Premier League in his final Wynberg season. His many hours off and on the field were never unnoticed and will not be forgotten. His leadership – whether on the hockey field or in the classroom – inspired others to achieve their best. Dependable, encouraging, and supportive not only to the boys but also to his colleagues during his time here, Mr Grobler fulfilled every role to the best of his ability. His legacy will surely be the admiration in which he is held by the boys. Through his work ethic and commitment, Mr Grobler has shown himself to be an exceptional, truly caring staff member dedicated to promoting excellence at Wynberg. We wish him and his new wife everything the best for their future abroad.

Cayleigh Huggett Ms Huggett arrived at Wynberg fresh from UCT after completing her PGCE in 2015. She has been an asset to Wynberg in her short stay here and has made a significant contribution in all she does. Ms Huggett coached Water Polo in the summer and Hockey in winter, and has been on numerous sports tours. She has a great sense of humour and was supportive of all school events. Ms Huggett’s passion for teaching English was contagious. She was thorough in all she did, and prepared authentic and creative lessons thoroughly enjoyed by the boys. Her presence will be sorely missed. She heads to the Netherlands to join her boyfriend and to complete her Honours degree in English. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Bernard Loots Mr Loots began life at Wynberg as a student teacher in 2015, showing himself to be an intelligent, uncomplicated and engaging teacher eager to get involved and make a difference. At the end of his first year, Mr Loots was appointed Head of our Accounting Department, where his extraordinary contribution raised the bar so much so that accounting numbers doubled as his modern teaching approach inspired both boys and teachers alike. An avid and accomplished sportsman (he played in the 2011 Cricket World Cup for Holland, famously taking Graeme Smith’s wicket!), Mr Loots coached Cricket and Rugby, and served as teacher-in-charge of Squash for a season. Mr Loots has answered a long-standing ‘call of the wild’ and heads for a business career in Botswana, where his yearning for the wide open spaces of bushveld and the roar of lion will replace our fields, and the cheers of Saturday sports. Our loss is Botswana’s gain, and we wish him well on his new adventure.

Lynn Lourens While Mrs Lourens was responsible for managing Creditors in Finance, her involvement went far beyond her serious and diligent control of the numbers. She was known for her capacity to listen with interest and assist when students asked for information or advice. She was also able

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Staff Farewells to reprimand them in such a compelling way, that they would leave her office pleased with the opportunity to improve!

For the Wynberg Campus of Schools, he directed two critically acclaimed Musical Theatre Productions, ‘How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’ (2012) and ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ (2013), and in 2016 the drama ‘Our Country’s Good’, again to outstanding reviews.

Colleagues and students alike will remember her for her kindness and compassion, her mischievous sense of humour, her friendly and cheerful personality, and her dedication to the school.

For the Wynberg Boys’ Schools’ 175 Celebrations in 2016, Mr Oliphant conceived and directed ‘From an Acorn to an Oaktree’, a musical celebration which brought together the musical talents of over 400 Junior and High School students, and Old Boys.

Mrs Lourens was a reliable and disciplined member of the Finance team who went beyond her immediate responsibilities to assist others in pressurised times. Never a clock-watcher, somehow she managed to balance her family at home with the extended family she created at work, and we thank her for many fond memories.

We wish Mr Oliphant every success in his studies and his ultimate of goal to provide an alternate and contemporary voice in the musical theatre industry in South Africa by challenging the norms of the medium. May his innovative and irrepressible spirit prevail!

Keenan Oliphant At the Nussbaum Concert, Wynberg bade farewell to Old Boy and young stalwart of our Music Department, Keenan Oliphant. He left us to further his studies in New York – in the ‘Masters of Fine Art Directing for Theatre’ programme at the prestigious Columbia University. Mr Oliphant packed a huge volume of professional work into his short years since matriculating from WBHS: beyond his daunting academic courses, he served as steel band teacher since 2010, and from 2012 as a teacher of clarinet, vocal, the chamber choir and the vocal ensemble.

Dawn Petersen Working quietly in the background, Mrs Petersen printed programmes, flyers, invitations and a range of documents. Her quality standards were uncompromising, and she often checked and rechecked printed samples so that the perfect results were achieved. Always calm in the face of looming deadlines, Mrs Petersen’s sense of humour and gracious demeanour helped to keep those around her calm and focussed – no matter how many people popped their head around her office door, trying their best to jump a queue! Mrs Petersen was a willing participant in activities beyond the print-room, particularly in the WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

STAFF FAREWELLS Cultural Pillar, and her involvement on the staff play was a surprising delight to many. With her talents, her attention to detail, her tenacity and her enduring faith, we have every expectation that Mrs Peterson will continue to ensure projects are completed beautifully wherever she turns her hand. Go well, Mrs Petersen, and thank you for sharing your joy at WBHS for so many years.

Paul Revington At the end of June 2017, Old Boy and W y n b e r g   H o c k e y ’s High Performance Coach, Paul Revington, was appointed Head Coach of Great Britain Hockey’s Development Programme. Paul’s wealth of international coaching experience as Head Coach of Ireland, Malaysia, and South Africa’s senior teams in his 16-year international coaching career brought an invaluable dimension to our hockey structure, not just in his work with the teams across the age groups, but also in building sustainable coaching structures to further the development of the game at Wynberg. Paul’s time on our astros was shared between the University of Stellenbosch High Performance

Patricia Rogers Multi-talented Mrs Rogers joined the Wynberg Staff in 2004 as a school counsellor-librarian, and her stellar career soon included a stint as Head of De Waal House, years as content editor for the school website (and for a period, webmistress), tutor group mentor, heritage archivist for the school museum, and the School Magazine (from content curator, layout designer, to editor). From 2016 when Jan de Waal established a School Marketing Team, Mrs Rogers served definitively in the print material portfolio, bringing her literary and design skills to publications as diverse as sports programmes to newspaper advertorials. Her wisdom, insight, and wry humour have been missed since her decision to retire at the end of the first term, after delivering the all-important 2016 School Magazine, the reflection of our 175th year. Mrs Rogers’ passion lay in our Cultural Pillar, where from the inaugural Nussbaum Music Concert in 2005, through debating and school dramatic productions, she remained fully involved. Mrs Rogers, whose son, Peter, matriculated in 2005, is certain to be called on as part of our endless chain; her wealth of institutional knowledge and experience can never be replaced.

Centre and the day-to-day of life at Littlewood Hostel, where he and his family were an integral part of the lives of our boarders and staff. Wynberg wishes ‘Revs’ and his family every success – Wynberg’s loss is Great Britain Hockey’s gain. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

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Staff Farewells Pieter Smith Mr Smith joined Wynberg in 2003 as an Afrikaans teacher, inspiring and enthusing his charges in the classroom and on the rugby and cricket fields. He will be fondly remembered for his Afrikaans stories and for his dedicated, extremely organised and efficient hard work as a superb teacher. A great believer in guiding pupils to achieving their goals themselves, rather than merely providing information, our abiding memory of Mr Smith will be how he always wore his heart on his sleeve. His passion was there for all to see, although displaying an admirable ability to keep his emotions “family friendly”. Mr Smith added immense value to Afrikaans at Wynberg and we thank him for his contribution. A big man with a big heart who displayed wonderful collegiality in the staffroom, he is a classical combination of “old-school” master wrapped in new age thinking. Mr Smith was extremely popular among staff, and his dry sense of humour will be sadly missed. The Afrikaans Department has been enriched by his presence, and the value he has added to it is unquestionable. It is with great sadness that we bid him farewell. Go well, Mr Smith!

Anthony and Belinda Sparrow With a heavy heart we say goodbye to Anthony and Belinda Sparrow who’ve been a committed part of our Wynberg Family for almost ten years. Their time together in Littlewood Hostel, Mr Sparrow as a House master and Tutor, Mrs Sparrow as Hostel-Mom, will be fondly and positively remembered by a generation of boarders. Mr Sparrow taught Mathematics, Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design, stepping into the role of Head of EGD and Technology for the last few years. During this time he was also the Head of Grade 10 and the organiser of the iconic Grade 10 Challenge. Mr Sparrow was committed to technical development at the school – inside and outside of classrooms, striving to integrate new technology into teaching. Extramurally, he ran Athletics and Cross Country with the same dedication and passion he brought to class. His passion for education and the strong family values he and Mrs Sparrow brought to us make them both – individually and as a team – assets to any institution. They will be sorely missed at Wynberg and we wish them all the best for their new life-chapter at Maritzburg College.

“Contained Youth” (painting on right) The corrugated roofing is creating an illusion of shipping containers, these shipping containers are a physical and mental metaphor that demonstrates how today youth is constantly being contained through social constructs in a society that suppresses creativity. Taine Hackett describes these artworks from his portfolio which was awarded the Bob Adshade Memorial Trophy for the Best Art Portfolio of the Year (as voted for by Matric artists). More of his artworks appear on pages 36 and 176.

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ACADEMIC PILLAR

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ACADEMIC PILLAR Overview Harnessing the Power of Change - Embracing Technology in our Academic Curriculum In a year that saw academic performance reach new heights across all Grades, culminating in a record performance by the Class of 2017 in the National Senior Certificate exams, it is perhaps fitting that our Dux of the School, Nathan Wylie, was recognised as the top Information Technology student in the Western Cape by the provincial Department of Education, a huge honour for Wynberg, and for our burgeoning IT Department.

“WBHS is proud of our position as a leading innovator in effective South African education, committed to new ideas, and to embracing technology to actualise the academic potential of all our students.” Mr Ben Thompson, Vice-Principal, Academics. Central to our full and expanding academic programme, as laid out in the pages that follow, is our commitment to harnessing today’s technological advances to prepare our students for a future that will keep evolving; our introduction of the internationally lauded School Information Management System (SIMS), started in 2015 and now used daily by our educators, has opened extraordinary opportunities for our academic staff to understand our students better, mentor their personal goal setting, and help them on their journeys toward individual academic success. This real-time access to data about a student’s life in school allows all educators and the pastoral team immediate insight into each of their efforts across all courses, giving tutors and teachers

alike the ability to praise, encourage, intervene, and support while connecting with the students’ families on a personal level well beyond the traditional Parent/Teacher meetings. Our drive to be paper-light continues with increasing collections of quality course and revision material available for download via our internal Moodle students’ platform, and eBook options replacing textbooks in their traditional form in greater, and more cost-effective, numbers. With full wifi access across the education block, all students and staff are permanently online, from Afrikaans to Visual Arts, every course is connected. In a year of milestone academic achievements across the full curriculum, WBHS was honoured to be chosen as one of only three Microsoft Showcase Schools in South Africa - a further tribute to our teaching staff in their creative approach to unlocking the power of technology in the classroom, and our students for enthusiastically grabbing, and owning, the opportunities available. One of the most exciting developments of 2017 was the Western Cape Education Department granting approval for our proposed Technical Stream that will see top-scoring mathematics Grade 10s taking on the complexities of the new Electronics course in 2018. We look forward to chronicling the progress of Electronics in future editions, and reporting on the expansion of our Technology Faculty. Ben Thompson Vice Principal – Academics

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AFRIKAANS

Accounting

Afrikaans

Subject Head: Mr Bernardus Loots Educators: Mr Justin Biggs, Mr Bernardus Loots, Ms Mika Zeeman

Subject Head: Mrs Renette Spammer Educators: Mr Mogamat Galant, Mr Pieter Smith, Mrs Renette Spammer, Mrs Karen Swart, Mr James van Bosch, Mr Riccardo van Niekerk

The Accounting Department has gone from strength-to-strength in the last couple of years and 2017 was no different in terms of innovation and making the subject more relevant for the learners.

Die hoogtepunt van 2017 was beslis die Afrikaans week. Die leerders van Simon van Stel Laerskool het ons vermaak met hulle sang.

The Department continued its rollout of digital (Excel-based) resources in 2017 in an attempt to be paper-light by 2019. All Accounting assessments (Grades 8-11) were conducted digitally, minimising the use of paper and increasing the students’ exposure to Excel; a tool that will give them a competitive edge over their peers once their schooling ends.

Tydens die geleentheid het die koorleier van Simon van der Stel (’n Graad 1 opvoeder) op ’n uitmuntunde wyse ’n baie bekende Afrikaans volksliedjie vir die Wynbergmanne aangeleer. Na afloop van die byeenkoms kon die Wynbergmanne die lied met oorgawe sing.

An absolute highlight for the Department has been the exponential growth in the number of students who have chosen to continue with the subject from Grade 10 onwards. In 2015 a total of 11 Matrics completed the final Grade 12 exam and next year our intake of Grade 10 students exceeds 60!

Veels geluk aan Mev Jocelyn De Mink (vakhoof van die Engels Departement) wat al die ander onderwysers uitgestof het.

In 2018, we bid Mr Loots all the best for his adventure in Botswana and look forward to the developments that Mr Patrick Smith will bring as the new Head of Accounting.

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Die personeel het ook aan ’n woordeskat-B deelgeneem.

Wynberg het ook as gasheer vir die jaarlike ATKVSpelathon opgetree. Veels geluk aan P. Mouton wat tot die einde deurgedring het. Die kompetisie was straf maar ons sal beslis in 2018 weer die pyp rook. Ons is ook baie trots op Brandon Taylor wat tydens die Graad 12 WKOD moderasie die vakadviseurs vergas het met ’n uitmuntende mondelinge aanbieding van hoogstaande gehalte waartydens Brandon 100% behaal het. Veels geluk Brandon ons is baie trots op jou!

ACADEMIC PILLAR Commerce Head of Department: Mr Michael Engelbrecht Educators: Economic Management Science (EMS): Mr Michael Engelbrecht, Ms Mika Zeeman, Mr Julian Vincent, Mr Justin van Winkel, Mr Anton Grobler Economics: Mr Michael Engelbrecht, Mr Justin van Winkel The Commerce Department had plenty of material to work with in terms of giving students insight into contemporary economic issues in 2017. Junk status, public sector financial woes, corruption and parastatal inefficiency all dominated the news during the year. These and other stories were used liberally in lessons and in exam papers in Economics and EMS (Economic and Management Sciences). The Department continued to lead the way in the use of technology in teaching and learning. Moodle and Kahoot enhanced the interactive learning experience and, at the same time, created a competitive assessment environment where students could compete for “Top Dog” status in class quizzes. The Accounting Department set up a highly efficient set of assessments using Excel which enabled students to complete journals and ledgers online and be marked electronically in seconds. This benefitted the EMS educators tremendously.

of economic, historic and cultural significance. The tour began in London where visits were arranged to the offices of Bloomberg in Moorgate, and an investment banker from Investec led a tour of The City. These visits gave the students real insights into the day-to-day operations of big business in London and around the world. The free cafeteria offerings and glass offices with stylised Bloomberg computers were real eye openers. With all the usual tourist sites included, the successful London tour template was the basis on which our visits to Paris, Munich, Salzburg and Venice were based. One can only truly understand the workings of global markets and the impact of big brands on these markets by experiencing them first hand. The visit to the iconic BMW WELT (BMW World) in Munich was a highlight. The attention to detail that BMW applies to its products is the reason for its immense success as a global brand. The tour ended in Venice where the history and culture oozed from every building, and the students wasted no time in spending the last of their Euros at the many markets along the Grand Canal. There is no truth in the rumour that lessons in tax and excise duty evasion were forthcoming from their tour leader!

Following on the success of the USA trip of 2015, Europe was the destination for an Economics tour in 2017. Eight Wynberg students and Mr Mike Engelbrecht spent 12 action-packed days in Europe during the July holidays. The students were exposed to numerous sights and sounds

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EGD

Creative Arts

EGD (Engineering and Graphics Design)

Subject Head: Ms Laura-Jo Diedericks Educators: Mrs Mandy Colman, Ms Laura-Jo Diedericks, Ms Krystle Kustanovich

Subject Head: Mr Anthony Sparrow Educators: Mr Roland Rudd, Mr Julian Vincent, Mr Anthony Sparrow

Creative Arts offers Grade 8 and 9 students the opportunity to explore two art forms namely Visual Arts and Drama. Through Creative Arts students develop creative and innovative problem solving skills.

In 2017, Mr Potgieter joined the EGD Department with a focus on teaching Grade 10s. In keeping with innovative methods of teaching, we had an exciting year with the introduction of a High Definition Document Camera that assists with teaching concepts and our planning includes new and better 3D resources for added learning.

In the Visual Arts component of Creative Arts, students are equipped with the foundation skills within Visual Arts. They develop a visual language and the skills that relate to visual literacy. This year, students explored a variety of mediums from traditional mediums such as paint and oil pastels to mediums such as photography and photographic manipulation. We incorporated practical tasks such as the Heart Maps PAT (Practical Assignment Task), that encouraged social cohesion through visual art. The task allowed students to break down barriers and connect with people from different backgrounds on a deeper level of understanding and respect. This task and many of the other tasks completed throughout the year took students on a process of planning, experimenting, executing and presenting on a visual format. Within these processes, students are encouraged to express themselves and their ideas in an original way.

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In 2018, Wynberg will introduce a new subject: Electronics. We are pleased that EGD, along with Maths and Science, is a compulsory subject for students whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to take Electronics and we look forward to forming new links with this innovative subject. Thank you to all for the great work done throughout the year and we look forward to 2018.

ACADEMIC PILLAR English Head of Department: Ms Jocelyn de Mink Educators: Ms Lauren Cleophas, Ms Jocelyn de Mink, Ms Cayleigh Huggett, Mrs Charmaine Kendal, Mr Ndumiso Makhathini, Mr Christopher Moore, Mrs Juanita Wilson It has been a frenetic and fulfilling year for the English Department. Changes to the Grade 12 curriculum as well as a host of new staff members meant that English educators were kept on their toes in order to ensure the continued smooth-running of the Department.

English Related Activities In 2017, the students participated in a range of English-related activities. These were the South African Council for English Education (SACEE) Language Challenge and English Competitions that included: The De Beers English Olympiad This year, 21 young Wynberg Men entered this competition, all of whom earned themselves a certificate ranging from silver to bronze. The theme for 2017 was “Then and Now” and the Anthology was entitled “Staying Alive.” The Olympiad is a joint initiative of the SACEE and the Grahamstown Foundation. The themes and examinations are designed to encourage young people to develop and express valuable opinions as part of the conversation that is needed to build a nation of critical thinkers.

Vocab Africa These 20-minute, online tests have become a regular feature for our Grades 8 and 9. They happen about twice a term, on a Friday, during English lesson time. They are easily accessible, and all Grades 8 and 9 are encouraged by their English educators to participate. This year, we are proud to announce that we had a record number of winners, and these competitions are certainly growing in popularity.

Prize Giving Awards Seniors Mark Schäfer prize for Multilingualism: Brandon Taylor Best Speaker: Aslam Bezuidenhout Best Writer: Seth Meyer Bevan Prize for English Reading: Mika Schubert Juniors Reading: Tomas Cupido Speaking: Rameez Davids

English Alive! This is a national project of the SACEE, and the work of one of our very own, Seth Meyer (Grade 10), was published in the 2017 Edition! Congratulations! Seth and his parents were invited to the prestigious launch of the anthology, which contains contributions from a range of high schools. We are exceptionally proud of this young man’s talent and achievements.

Advanced English Programme The Advanced English Programme is a three-year course offered by the South African Independent Examinations Board (IEB). The syllabus is spread over three years – Grade 10, 11 and 12. It is only WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

ENGLISH in Grade 12 that an external exam is written and this is on all the work completed over the three years. A large amount of the work is self-study. This year the English Department at Wynberg piloted its first group of Grade Tens in the programme. The theme for the next few cycles is “The Single Story” and it was explored this year through the study of the prescribed films, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, “Elysium”, “Cabaret”, “The Piano” and “Vertigo”. In the second half of the year, the focus was on poetry, and the school of poetry chosen by the class was “The Moderns”. This included the exploration of poems by Eliot, Auden, Pound, ee cummings and Yeats. There was an emphasis on group work, oral presentations and formal essay writing. Next year we will explore novels and another school of poetry. That means the bulk of the work will be finished before the students enter their Matric year. An advantage of taking the advanced programme is that it nurtures critical thinking skills; teaches the formulation of logical and argumentative speaking and writing skills; and fosters an appreciation and critical awareness in the students of all forms of literary expression. There has been a marked improvement in these skills

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in the students. What they learn in these classes extends beyond the English Class. Besides the actual enjoyment in taking the course, another long-term advantage is the inclusion of the subject on the Matric Certificate. This always opens doors of opportunity!

Remedial English Support 2017 also saw the launch of Wynberg’s Learner Support Programme, under the leadership of Mrs Juanita Wilson, who graduated with Honours in Learner Support last year. This programme includes identifying students who require more than what is offered in the classroom, and structuring remedial sessions specifically tailored to their needs.

Staffing This year we welcomed Ms Lauren Cleophas, Mr Garron Adlard and Mr Ndumiso Makhathini to the English Department. Cayleigh Huggett bade us farewell in order to pursue her studies abroad. Under the mentorship of Mrs Kendal, our new staff members completed their first year successfully, and with their sanity intact!

ACADEMIC PILLAR Geography

History

Subject Head: Mr Adolf Groenewald Educators: Mr Simon Askew, Mr Adolf Groenewald

Subject Head: Mr Joel Erasmus Educators: Mr Joel Erasmus, Mr Mouton Joubert, Mr Marcus Melck, Mr Stefan Potgieter

The Geography Department aims to make the study of Geography relevant and worthwhile to students. To this end, educators keep up to date with events and bring them into the classroom so that students can visualise and examine what is happening in the world around them. Through this engagement, students are encouraged at every opportunity to explore natural phenomena such as earthquakes, floods, lunar eclipses and environmental issues – just to name a few. Educators in the Geography Department feel it is important to continually refer to current affairs, be it in newspapers, magazines, the Internet or on television. This increases and highlights the awareness of what is happening in the student’s own environment and on a global scale. These discussions often allow for some interesting debates where students readily express their opinions.

Grade 9 Excursion On the day that the Grade 9 students took a trip to Kalk Bay, we could not have asked for more perfect weather conditions. Geography educator, Mr Bassett, guided the students along the wave-cut platform at Muizenberg and up the mountain. After a long climb, the students were rewarded with the beautiful sight of False Bay and surrounds. It was a great opportunity for the students to see classroom theory in real life, and the day ended at the relaxing Surfers Corner!

For the History Department, 2017 was an exciting year! Sean Hewett left an inspiring legacy in the Department and this made the transition easy for Mr Erasmus, the new Subject Head. The highlight of the year was undoubtedly the good set of results that the Matrics achieved at the end of the year, suggesting that the school’s performance is definitely on the up at the moment. History is made relevant when content is delivered with passion by a dedicated educator, and Wynberg is fortunate to have several Master Educators who bring a wealth of knowledge to the subject!

Through the use of technology in the class, History comes alive and several good debates surfaced throughout the year in 2017. The students were given relevant, thought provoking projects and with the added requirement of creating video stories, they were forced to find information from primary sources. The level of effort put into these projects was outstanding and it definitely left an impression on the students and educators alike.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

IsiXhosa

Information Technology

Subject Head and Educator: Mrs Bulelwa Mhlomi

Subject Head and Educator: Mrs Prisci Naidoo

IsiXhosa is one of the Nguni Languages, spoken by the majority of South Africans living in the Eastern Cape. It is also one of the official languages in the Western Cape. It is a tonal language with click consonants. Due to the use of consonants in formation of words, it is regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn.

The Information Technology Department held an IT Expo in August.

Teaching IsiXhosa at a state school is a huge challenge. As an educator, one has to face students who have preconceived and colloquial attitudes towards the language. There is a lack of basic knowledge to help students’ understanding of the language, with the biggest challenge being the unavailability of resources to assist with understanding. Despite these challenges our students are making great strides and are producing good results.

Grade 11 and 12 students presented their software applications to parents and Grade 9s and 10s. The Western Cape Education Department theme was ‘An Entertainment Industry’, and students could develop any application within the given scenario. Nathan Wylie developed a management system for a museum. His software contained professional features that one would see on proprietary software. It was of a remarkably high standard and could be implemented as a real-life application with a few significant enhancements. Aidan Bailey developed an event management system of a very high quality. His software could also be implemented in the real world with a few significant adjustments, and it also compared well with proprietary software. He developed features like an online payment system with visa / mastercard. The Expo was a fantastic platform for the IT students to showcase and demonstrate their software applications that took months of hard work, dedication and perseverance to complete.

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ACADEMIC PILLAR Life Orientation (LO) Subject Head: Mr Estian van der Merwe Life Orientation (LO) had a very successful year in terms of investing in our students. We held six LO days where we dedicated a few hours in the school day to investigate topics of relevance and importance. Partnering with us in 2017 was ‘Smart Choices’, a company that runs values and leadership programmes in schools and businesses. Our theme for the year was ‘Inclusivity’. In our tutor groups we watched video clips, held debates,

played games, and discussed various topics relating to inclusivity and respecting one another. With our senior grades, educators spoke about the Wynberg Brand and the importance of manners. We also spoke about leadership to our Grade 11s who responded superbly at the New Boys’ evening when meeting their new Grade 8 buddies for 2018, meeting the new parents and making them feel welcome to the school. The Grades 10 and 11 completed a project identifying a social issue in their community and developed an action plan to identify problems and create out-of-the box ideas for resolution. Some of the projects were outstanding!

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LIFE SCIENCES

Life Sciences Subject Head: Mrs Melanie Wentworth Educators: Ms Roxane Groenewald, Mrs Melanie Wentworth The Grade 12 Life Sciences class of 2016 produced 21 As, 10 Bs and 18 Cs. Many of these students have ventured into the medical or genetic fields and we will definitely keep track of their progress. This year, two of our Old Boys, Luthando Siboya and Raythaan Addinall, addressed us at a formal assembly. Both are currently studying Medicine, and both were top Life Sciences students in their respective years at Wynberg. As a Department, we hope to produce many more prominent doctors and experts in the fields of genetic epidemiology, ecology, marine biology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and veterinary medicine, to mention just a few career options. This year we had some quality Science Expo’s with students focusing on the water crisis in the Western Cape and possible solutions to the problems. Some excellent desalination ideas were sprung and brilliant water saving ideas were presented. The students did some quality research projects and represented the Life Sciences Department proudly. In 2018, we will continue to drive the improved quality of the Grades 10 and 11 Wynberg Boys’ High Science Expo’s. We plan to encourage every student to implement a Scientific Method / Experimental Design and to liaise with a university of their choice for guidance on topic selection and implementation.

at UCT to coincide with the studying of the Circulatory System and the Human Heart. Other visits were to Kirstenbosch Gardens (completing a task as a formal assessment), and our Grade 11s attended the Forensic Pathology and Forensic Science Expo at UCT. We have developed a sound relationship with the Two Oceans Aquarium and will continue to encourage our students to complete their courses, especially those hoping to pursue a career in marine biology. The young biologist course, SeaFans course and the Grade 12 Revision courses have all been a huge hit to date. Our staff continue to enrich themselves as we keep our students passionate about the subject and abreast of current issues. To this end, we visited UCT and were taken on tours, enjoyed interactive sessions in Chemistry, Physics and Biological Sciences labs, and explored the science research taking place in the Faculty of Science. We said goodbye to Mr Warren Grobler at the end of the third term - our thanks to Ms Gibhard for filling in during fourth term. I am grateful to all our staff for another successful Life Sciences year.

In a bid to continually enrich our Life Sciences students, our Grade 10 classes visited the “Heart of Cape Town Museum”

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ACADEMIC PILLAR Mathematics Subject Head: Mrs Geraldine van der Westhuizen Educators: Mr Joshua Bassett, Mr Justin Biggs, Mr Neil Eddy, Mr Christof Goosen, Ms Roxane Groenewald, Mr Mike Leresche, Ms Sue Lindsay, Mr Robert Smith, Mrs Geraldine van der Westhuizen, Mr Ben Wiley, Ms Mika Zeeman We welcomed Mrs Groenewald and Mr Smith into the Mathematics Department at the beginning of the year, as well as Mr Loubser as a Mathematics intern. All have done an excellent job in their first year at WBHS. It is wonderful to have Mr Leresche back in a full time capacity going forward into 2018, and we thank Mr Garbers, Mr Wiley and Miss Lindsay for stepping in to assist so efficiently while Mr Leresche was away due to illness. Mr Garbers left at the end of the first term to pursue his studies. In 2017, three new initiatives were introduced:

Parent Information Evening

E-Textbooks We replaced our hard-copy textbooks with e-textbooks this year. This has eliminated the need to carry textbooks in bags and has worked very well.

Support Sessions WBHS was once again extremely fortunate to be a recipient of an annual financial grant from the Epoch and Optima organisation this year. This Trust is dedicated to creating ‘Centres of Excellence’ in mathematics around South Africa, and over the years we’ve invested the grant in a variety of ways to further develop and extend on the learning of mathematics. In 2017, a large part of the grant was used to institute a support session for each grade and students at risk were encouraged to attend in order to improve their mathematics. The ‘Academic Institute’ extended from one day per week to four days per week. Mr Loubser and an Old Boy, Mr Josh Arendse, took these sessions for the year. Mr Arendse is currently doing Honours in Mathematics at UCT. Miss Lindsay, who retired from full time teaching in 2016, ran the Grade 10 and 11 sessions. Mr Moser worked with the Grade 9s and Mr Arendse helped in the Grade 8 support sessions. To all of these: a huge thank you for their dedication and time, helping these students move forward in their mathematics.

This was an opportunity for the Maths Department to be introduced to parents. Each Grade Head addressed the parents on specific topics pertinent to their particular grade. Mrs Ireland also addressed the parents with regard to the academic support for students. The evening was extremely-well attended which indicates the importance that parents place in the mathematical education of their sons.

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MATHEMATICS

Staff who bring numbers to life!

Special Events The Epoch and Optima funding also once again allowed a variety of special mathematics events to be held this year. These events have become one of the hallmarks that Wynberg is known for and a great source of pride to the Department. Here we are indebted to so many people for coordinating, presenting, organising, and supporting. Wynberg Maths Experience The ‘Wynberg Maths Experience’ is for educators and top students in the southern suburbs. This took place on Thursday 23 February with about 100 educators and students attending from schools in the community. Mr Yusuf Johnson, a lecturer from UCT gave an informative presentation on “Geometry – An Inductive Approach”, and our very own Mr Eddy kept everybody’s interest with his topic of “Ducking Donald’s Trump – The Mathematics of Making (GOOD) Decisions”. Food-for-Thought Evening A bumper attendance of 55 educators from local schools were at the ‘Food-for-Thought’ evening. The new classrooms in the C corridor WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

came in very handy as we were able to remove the partition between the two to create a big enough venue. Mrs Carletti from RBHS spoke about “What Generation z can teach you about solving for x” which was extremely informative and many learnt about the powers of the FX-991Z calculator. This was followed by a presentation given by Stephen Sproule of Bishops. His talk entitled “Lissajous in the Land of Desmos and other interesting tales” was fun and interesting and demonstrated the Desmos online calculator which enabled educators to explore beyond the normal curriculum.

Events for Students Inter-house Maths Competition In the ‘Inter-house Maths Competition’, the quiz was set up by Mr Eddy, Mr Goosen and Mrs van der Westhuizen. The evening started with two events devised by Mr Eddy. One of them was a relay called “Chasing the Clock”, and it soon had the groups frantically working on the various maths problems. Good mathematical discussions could be heard all around the hall. The second part of the evening was aptly named “Triple Threat” and was set up and run by Mr Chris Goosen.

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The evening ended with a prize giving where the top three teams in each event received a prize. Puzzles, which were set up by Mr Justin Biggs, were placed on each table at the beginning of the evening and the students could work on these in any free time that they had during the evening. Answers were placed in a box and prizes were awarded to the first three randomly drawn entries. Mr Moser also handed out a final prize of four calculators to a randomly drawn table number. All had a good, fun-filled and productive evening. In addition, huge thanks must go to Mr Neil Eddy, Mr Chris Goosen, Mr Justin Biggs and Mr Dylan Grobler for the time and effort spent on setting up the events. Thank you to all the Maths staff who helped on the evening as well as to all the Wynberg students, including the media crew who contributed to its success. Grade 6 ‘Brain Sprain’ As usual, the Grade 6 ‘Brain Sprain’ evening was set up and run by Mr Eddy. Students from local primary schools attended and were randomly placed into groups of three or four that allowed them to collaborate with peers from other schools. The evening was filled with numerous mathematical activities where students had to use creative thinking skills to develop solutions. Some very interesting discussions could be heard around the room in what was clearly a fun-filled, busy and productive atmosphere. This annual event continues to provide good marketing for Wynberg – thanks to our educators and the WBHS Grade 11 helpers who once again did a magnificent job working together with their Grade 6 groups from Wynberg and visiting schools.

Olympiads and Competitions South African Mathematics Olympiad This is the biggest Olympiad in the country with almost 100 000 students participating in 2017.

The first round was written in March by all our Maths students. The junior division consisted of separate papers for Grades 8 and 9, and the senior division of one paper for Grades 10 to 12. Each paper consisted of 20 questions with multiplechoice answers and students had one hour to complete the paper. Students who attained 50% or higher in the first round qualified for the second round which was written in May. This time, the Grades 8 and 9 wrote the same paper. Students had two hours to complete twenty questions. WBHS had 297 students who participated in round two, which is of a significantly higher standard than round one. This year, we are very proud to announce that one of our Grade 12 students, Nathan Wylie, qualified for the third round. This means that he was placed in the top 100 in the country. This, together with the fact that he recently achieved a Gold Award in the UCT Mathematics competition, coming 10th out of approximately 1000 Grade 12 students, is a truly amazing and remarkable achievement. Our congratulations go to Nathan Wylie and we thank him for being such an outstanding Maths Ambassador for WBHS. UCT Maths Competition Wynberg has, in recent years, established itself near the tenth position out of over 150 schools, but the 2017 team performed outstandingly, and we achieved our best-ever fifth position. Four of our students achieved a Gold Award at the UCT prize-giving in June. Nathan Wylie achieved tenth position and Hyeonwoo Lee achieved an outstanding third place as individual entrants. Pumulo Mambwe and Jack Robinson achieved a truly outstanding joint 2nd place in the pairs category. Two of our students, Thomas Cupido in Grade 9 and Alexander Stempels in Grade 10, narrowly missed achieving a Gold Award, coming 11th in the individual categories in their grades. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

MATHEMATICS Junior Western Province – Tomas Cupido, Jayden Dickson, Jordan Heeger, Hyeonwoo Lee, Sambo Maahier, Pumulo Mambwe, Jack Robinson Senior Western Province – Cole Faraday, Ayrton Pask, Alexander Stempels, Jason Uhuaba These students are congratulated for achieving outstanding results in the mathematics competitions in which they participated this year. Their dedication and commitment to attending the sessions on Saturday afternoons at UCT is truly commended. They are outstanding ambassadors for the school, and we look forward to seeing them and others continue developing mathematically next year and in years to come.

Awards Received in 2017 The school received the following awards in 2017: UCT Olympiad training

Training for Olympiads None of the above would have been possible without training provided to enable the students to develop skills necessary to compete in these competitions. Afternoon enrichment sessions (for Grades 8 and 9) and a mathematics training camp weekend were held by Mr Eddy. Here, the students worked on problem-solving strategies and practised past paper questions. Western Province Mathematics Representatives As a result of their outstanding performances in the above-mentioned competitions, eleven of our students participated in a number of mathematical events on Saturday afternoons in term 3. This, together with the results that they achieved in the UCT Mathematics Competition and South African Maths Olympiad, led to the following students being selected for the Western Province Maths teams: WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

The Western Cape Education Department Award for achieving a pass rate of between 90% and 100% in the 2017 Systemic Mathematics test. The South African Mathematics Olympiad Gold award for being the top participating school in 2018.

Conclusion The Wynberg Mathematics Department is made up of some of the finest and experienced staff to be found. Every member of the team brings special strengths that all contribute to a cohesive, productive and skilled department. As we continue to move into the world of e-textbooks and to develop our Moodle-based resource website, so the wealth of tests, quizzes, past exam-papers, tutorials, lectures, powerpoints and videos is expanded. All of this material can also be accessed online from home. 2018 promises even more to those willing to take themselves onwards and upward in terms of their growth in mathematics.

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“Conceal to Reveal”

“Chaotic Clarity”

One must conceal themselves first to know who they truly are, to isolate yourself in order to find yourself. Once you know who you are the revealing is effortless.

This artwork shows that even when something is broken, fractured or unclear, if you bring the pieces together through natural instinct and self-trust it can come together to form something whole and different. Just because something is broken doesn’t necessarily mean it must be repaired as it was before, it can become part of something bigger.

Taine Hackett describes these artworks from his portfolio which was awarded the Bob Adshade Memorial Trophy for the Best Art Portfolio of the Year (as voted for by Matric artists). More of his artworks appear on pages 21 and 176.

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MUSIC

Music Subject Head: Mr Brian Botha Educators: Mr Brian Botha, Mr Peter Catzavelos, Mr Keenan Oliphant, Mr Blake Hellaby The Music Department strives to create a happy and enjoyable atmosphere. The students gain experience in various musical skills, activities and performances throughout the year. Opportunities at the school include formal concerts, performing in assembly, the major production cast and band, choir, vocal ensemble, concert band, jazz band, steel band and accompaniments. In addition to the options of subject music and extra-curricular music, the students are exposed to external musical activities such as eisteddfods, music grade exams and Beau Soleil Music Centre. The choir caters for the students who enjoy participating in a musical activity without needing to be able to read music.

Mr Julian Taylor (centre) with Music Maestros and Educators (L-R): Messrs Conrad van Breda, Peter Catzavelos, Brian Botha and Keenan Oliphant on the occasion of Mr Oliphantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farewell at the Nussbaum Concert. WYNBERG BOYSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

ACADEMIC PILLAR Natural Sciences

Physical Sciences

Subject Head: Mr Zayd Hendricks Educators: Ms Chanica Gibhard, Mr Warren Grobler, Mr Adolf Groenewald, Ms Roxane Groenewald, Mr Zayd Hendricks, Mr Pietie Loubser, Mrs Melanie Wentworth

Subject Head: Mr Julian Taylor Educators: Mr Christof Goosen, Mr Zayd Hendricks, Mr Julian Taylor

The Natural Sciences Department had a busy 2017 with many highs and plenty of internal changes. While we were sad to see Warren Grobler serve his last three terms at Wynberg, we are so pleased to have Pietie Loubser, and Chanica Gibhard part-time, to add to our strong team of educators.

There were plenty of opportunities made available for extended learning beyond the curriculum, with one of the many highlights being the mid-year Practicals Day. The students were allocated an entire day to conduct experiments, investigations and practicals in a very hands-on environment. The subsequent feedback confirmed for us that the Day was successful in making the curriculum content real for the students. The years to come are bound to be busy, fun and exciting, with changes to the curriculum structure and lesson delivery opportunities in the pipeline.

The Physical Sciences Department had another fantastic year. We continued to refine our modulebased approach with our Grades 10 and 11, providing opportunities for them to learn about topics beyond the curriculum such as quantum mechanics, the chemistry of cooking, the physics of music and the science of surfing. Our annual Science EXPO saw hundreds of our students engaged with their own research projects, taking on topics such as renewable energy and agricultural innovations. Our matric MINQUIZ team placed 3rd, one of our best performances in recent years. 2017 also saw the launch of our Space Society, in which we explored some of the challenges and possibilities that are opening up as space travel and interplanetary settlements move out of the pages of Sci-Fi novels and into reality. Our educators have embraced the challenge of using technology to enhance their teaching, leading the way in use of Moodle, OneNote and other ed-tech tools, while not losing sight of the personal relationships with the students that are so important for learning.

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TECHNOLOGY

Technology Subject Head: Mr Anthony Sparrow Educators: Ms Laura-Jo Diedericks, Mr Mouton Joubert, Mr Stefan Potgieter, Mr Anthony Sparrow Grade 9 This year, Mr Potgieter and Mr Sparrow each taught three Grade 9 Technology classes. Technology as a subject is not singular in its focus. Instead, it covers a variety of topics including graphic communication, structures and materials, mechanical systems, processing and electricity. Beyond the theory, the students had opportunities to showcase what they had learned when they built ‘Judo Bots’ (hydraulic fighting bots), automatic night lights for a security structure and possible new solutions to the issue of waste and recycling. The year went well, and some great projects were displayed accompanied by great results. Grade 8 In 2017, the Grade 8 Technology classes were taught by both Mr Potgieter and Ms Diedericks. Mr Potgieter focused on the basic principles of graphic communication in engineering drawings, and different drawing methods such as orthographic projection and geometric construction. Ms Diedericks focused on typography, package design and architectural design. This is especially a good combination of knowledge and skills for students considering Engineering Graphics and Design as a subject. Overall it was a successful year for Technology and we thank every student for working well and all the educators for their ongoing efforts.

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ACADEMIC PILLAR Visual Art Subject Head Visual Art FET: Mrs Mandy Colman Subject Head Creative Arts GET: Ms Laura-Jo Diedericks The Art Department is a place which generates energy! It is a productive space where individuality is celebrated. The solid foundation laid in the GET (General Education and Training band) comes to fruition in the next three years of Visual Art with the guidance of Mrs Colman and Ms Diedericks. The interleading Art rooms are a hive of activity with students from Grades 8 to 12 sharing the space and feeding off each other’s creativity. The Grade 10 students started the year with basic technical exercises which they integrated with the conceptual aspect of the PAT (practical assessment task) projects. The first of these projects was the “mythological creature” using their technical skills to create a mythical animal based on personal research. The June exam PAT

was exciting, starting with the basic drawings of facial features and a professional photo shoot facilitated by Old Boy, Matthew Withers. These professional photographs of each student were then transformed into pencil on paper artworks of which we were all proud. The next medium which they explored was acrylic paint focusing on technical skills and colour theory which opened up the way for their next PAT in which they executed a portrait of their personal hero or role model. For the Grade 11 students, the expectations went up a notch as they were now on the path of refining technical skills and developing their conceptual interpretation of topics. They began the year with the topic “My World” and are in the process of completing the year with the theme “Opposites attract/repel”. This years’ Grade 11s have set a sound base for their Matric year of 2018. Our Matrics began the year with much enthusiasm! Their first project dealt with the topic “Reveal/Conceal”. Every student brought their own sense of individuality into the mix, spending many hours of preparation and research before producing their final masterpiece.

Matric Class of 2017

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VISUAL ART For the Final Exam PAT they attended a Sunday morning workshop in August where the topic, “Blue”, was unveiled. Needless to say, they got to work, spending every spare moment in the Art rooms in order to maintain their standard of work and prepare for their final exhibition. Feedback from viewers and markers was that our Wynberg artists are deep thinkers as well as technically impressive. Ms Diedericks and I anticipate a wonderful and creative 2018 with our current Wynberg students and look forward to welcoming our next intake of Wynberg artists.

Taine Hackett with his winning portfolio (Bob Adshade award)

A top performer, Cole Rooy

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ACADEMIC PILLAR Matric Results 2017 Types of pass: B - Bachelor’s Pass; D - Diploma Pass; C - Higher Certificate Pass (Note that distinctions in Life Orientation are not shown.)

NAME

PASS

DISTINCTION

Abrahams, Aadam

Absalom, Tanweer

Absalom, Tawqeer

Allen, Connor

Allen, Jaiden

Engineering Graphics and Design

Alves, Rivaldo

English, Geography, Life Sciences

Amodio, Ronin

Anthony, Umar

Aremband, Jamie

Mathematical Literacy, History

Badroodien, Tajudien

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, History, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

Badrudeen, Zakee

History

Bailey, Aidan

English, Mathematics, Information Technology, Physical Sciences

Bailey, Ayaad

Afrikaans, History

Bell, Matthew

Berridge, Bobby

Berry, Liam

Mathematics, Information Technology, Physical Sciences

Beyile, Ayanda

History, Physical Sciences

Bezuidenhout, Aslam

English, Afrikaans, History

Biscombe, Ryan

Botha, Abenathi

Botha, David

History

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PASS

DISTINCTION

Bowes, Cameron

Breed, Josh

Brice, Aidan

Brown, Michael

Carlie, Ighlaas

Colborne, Christian

Cruywagen, Shaneal

Afrikaans

Daniels, Joshua

Mathematics, Physical Sciences

Davids, Brett

Economics, History

Deglon, Matthew

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Advanced Programme Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering Graphics and Design, Physical Sciences

Diarra, Alexandre

Dollie, Mikail

Dollman, Wade

Doyle, Matthew

Ducroq, Anthony

Edwards, Gareth

Edwards, Joshua

Edwards, Keagan

Eksteen, Maahir

Engelbrecht, Ross

Fareza Riyadi, Rayhan

Visual Arts

Farquhar, Christopher

Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

Fellowes, Liam

Forbay, Francis

Foster, Kyle

Gedult, Ryan

Engineering Graphics and Design

Gibbs, Calvin

Mathematics, Engineering Graphics and Design, I nformation Technology

Goodill, Jethro

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Engineering Graphics and Design

English, Afrikaans, History

History

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NAME

PASS

DISTINCTION

Green, Matthew

Grills, Timothy

Hackett, Taine

Haupt, Cheyne

Heidmann, Dane

Helmbold, Adam

Heynes, Callen

Mathematics, Engineering Graphics and Design

Heynes, Jordan

Visual Arts

Hill, Joshua

English, Afrikaans

Hills Williams, Milo

Visual Arts

Hodkin, Myles

English

Houston-McMillan, Nicholas

Irish, Ronan

Isaacs, Fayyaad

Isaacs, Sameer

Jacobs, Shuaib

James, Nicholas

Jewell, Max

Jones, Michael

Joseph, Lovell

Khan, Waleed

Kievets, Matthew

Kotze, Troy

Kruger, Jordan

Visual Arts

Kruger, Kristopher

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering Graphics and Design, Physical Sciences

Lambrick, Matthew

Land, St. John

Landers, Cedric

English, Mathematics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Visual Arts

Visual Arts

Mathematics, Accounting, Information Technology

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering Graphics and Design, Physical Sciences

Information Technology

Visual Arts

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PASS

DISTINCTION

Lewis, Aaron

Lloyd, Marco

Lourens, Chase

English, History

Luck, Spencer

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Geography, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

Madison, Liam

English, Mathematics, Economics, History

Majiet, Adam

Manan, Ilyaas

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, History, Life Sciences

Marimuthu, Thiyagan

Mathematics, Accounting, Information Technology, Physical Sciences

Martin, Grant

Afrikaans

Matthews, Daniyal

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Physical Sciences

McLaughlin, Aidan

Mentoor, Tyler

Meyer, Joshua

Michael, Ewin

English, Afrikaans, History

Mills, David

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Information Technology

Minter, Daniel

Mkhonto, Ayanda

Mlungu, Anda

Mlunguza, Lutho

Mngeni, Xola

Mohamed, Waseem

Moult, Dean

English

Mulholland, Aidan

Engineering Graphics and Design

Munro, Connor

Nabo, Shaun

Naidoo, Parvez

Nel, Sebastian

Newmark, Taine

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NAME

PASS

DISTINCTION

Ngqakayi, Zolani

Orrie, Riaz

Owen, Jonathan

Page, Matthew

History

Park, Daniel

Mathematics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Information Technology

Parker, Tashreeq

Mathematics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Physical Sciences

Petersen, Aiden

Petersen, Daniel

Peterson, Jaden

Philander, Caleb

Pluke, Kyle

Postings, Gregory

Preyser, Zach

Rooy, Cole

Ross, Logan

Rousseau, Michael

History

Rylands, Zubair

Engineering Graphics and Design

Samaai, Ebrahiem

Mathematics, Physical Sciences

Sampson, Reece

Sasman, Bevan

Schrick, Bradley

Semple, Matthew

Sineke, Siyawabuka

Music

Spolander, Tomas

English, Economics

Stocken, Tyrin

Engineering Graphics and Design

Store, Ryan

Swanson, Ryno

Swart, Laeeq

English, Afrikaans, Geography, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences

Mathematics, Engineering Graphics and Design, History, Physical Sciences

English, Visual Arts

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PASS

DISTINCTION

Sweetman, Joshua

Taylor, Brandon

Taylor Cawkwell, Joshua

Thorburn, Matthew

Mathematics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Information Technology

Van der Westhuyzen, Nathan

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Advanced Programme Mathematics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, Physical Sciences

Van Eeden, Deen

Afrikaans

Van Wyk, Jacques

Afrikaans, Information Technology, Physical Sciences

Verburg, Kim

Vermeulen, Karl

Waggie, Imran

Warrin, Vincent

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Economics, History, Physical Sciences

Wiget-Beattie, Rogan

History

Wimmers, Shohn

History

Wylie, Nathan

English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Advanced Programme Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology, Physical Sciences

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History

ACADEMIC PILLAR Governing Body Chairman’s Report As we look back at the 2017 year it amazes us to see that Wynberg Boys’ High School continues its upward growth. During my Founders’ Day speech last year, I mentioned that it will be difficult to match the successful 2016 year that we experienced during our 175 Celebrations, but the Wynberg Boys’ High School community stepped up to the plate and delivered another stand-out year in the long and illustrious history of the school – a history that is rich in academics, sport, culture and service. Although each of the four pillars contributed to a hugely successful year that can easily challenge to be one of the most successful years in the recent history of this magnificent school, it is undoubtedly the progress on the academic front that stands out in 2017. Towards the end of the 2017 year, after much hard work by Mr de Waal and his support team, the Western Cape Education Department finally approved a technical stream for Wynberg. Our new grade ten class will be the first boys that can take up electronics in what is a very important step in the development of a technical curriculum at our school. I believe that the successful implementation of this technical stream will only add to the academic excellence that WBHS has already achieved to make it the most sought after school in the Western Cape. Wynberg Boys’ High School once again received a certificate for excellence in academic performance for its Matric 2017 results at the National Senior Certificate Awards Ceremony held in January 2018. In addition to WBHS being honoured for its excellence in academics and achieving joint eighth position in the Western Cape, the school

was also for the first time since 1992 recognised on the Individual Honours list. Well done to Nathan Wylie achieving 100% in IT and a Merit recognition for his overall performance. Well done also to the Matric Class of 2017 for their excellent achievement and continuing to raise the WBHS bar. Another stand-out item in 2017 is the success achieved through the school’s social cohesion programme to make WBHS a more culturally integrated community. Initiatives like this program-me ran during the boys’ Life Orientation periods in 2017 culminating in the changing of school policies to accommodate boys from all cultural backgrounds and the changing of the house names to be reflective of the WBHS community. It is because of the consultative process through which this was done that the Wynberg bond can only grow from strength to strength. It is at this point that we need pause and reflect on how fortunate we are and give gratitude to small mercies in life that we receive on a day to day basis. Firstly, we say thank you to the Almighty for his daily mercies as without His mercy nothing is achieved. Thank you to Mr de Waal and the staff of WBHS for the huge contribution that they make to the success of our boys on a daily basis. Thank you to the parents for all your hard work you put in to provide our sons with the quality of education that they obtain at WBHS. And last, but not least, we say thank you to the Men of Wynberg for your efforts in upholding the WBHS brand. As the outgoing School Governing Body Chairman said last year “the continued success ... of this wonderful educational institution requires that each one of us contributes positively in time, effort and Commitment”. Let’s work together to make 2018 another standout year. Mr Tapie Marlie

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Prize Giving Awards Thursday 8 February 2018: The annual Prize Giving, recognising academic excellence across all grades for 2017, was held in the Clegg Hall, with Mr Brian Schreuder, Head of Education, Western Cape Education Department, as guest speaker. We take pleasure in publishing the full list of prize winners, and special award recipients:

Grade 8 Subject Certificate isiXhosa: Akhile Ngesi Merit Certificate and Silver Tie Abdul Abrahams, Aiden Bailey, Joshua Bolley, Julian Boulle, Justin Chesterton, Alexander Clarke, Daniel Coetzee, Ben Currie, Connor Davids, Caleb de Klerk, Adam Denton, Ryan de Villiers, Muaz Ebrahim, Max Elsworth, Meekaaeel Fataar, Timothy Fortune, Zaakir Gangat, Aditya Ghorpade, Joe Hawthorne, Jordan Heeger, Thomas Hugo, Amir Jaffer, Ross Jeppe, Josh Koff, Radhi Lagerdien, Aidan Leak, Matthew Leech, Teague Lourens, Christian Louw, Blaine Mortimer, John-Bruce Noad, Naeem Parker, Matthew Raatz, Jack Robinson, Daniel Roden, Maahier Sambo, Matthew Sampson, Justin Sangster, Uzair Sarvan, Mujahied Shabodien, Charles Shaw, Mudathir Solomon, Keanan Thyssen, Ethan Turner, Dian Vermeulen, James Veysey, Caleb Voskuil, Ethan Walton WYNBERG BOYSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Merit Certificate, Silver Tie and Subject Certificate Subject certificate for Creative Arts; Merit; Silver Tie - Julian Boulle Subject certificate for Geography; Merit; Silver Tie - James Veysey Merit Certificate and Gold Tie Hayden Engel, Ethan Faraday, Joshua Jansen, Muizz Khan, Adam Kieffer-Walker, Braganza Pretorius, Shaye Reilly, Mika-eel Rylands Merit Certificate, Gold Tie and Subject Certificate Subject certificate for English; Merit; Gold Tie Shukri Abrahams Subject certificate for Technology; Merit; Gold Tie - Luke Lourens Subject certificates for Mathematics and Geography; Merit; Gold Tie - Pumulo Mambwe Subject certificate for Technology; Merit; Gold Tie - Dylan Rudolph Subject certificate for Geography; Merit; Gold Tie - Asad Salie Mendel Kaplan Grade Awards 3rd in Grade 8: Merit; Gold tie; Subject certificates for EMS and Life Orientation, with an average aggregate of 85.6% - Theo Cothill 2nd in Grade 8: Merit; Gold tie; Subject certificates for Creative Arts and Geography, with an average aggregate of 85.8% - Cole Abrahams 1st in Grade 8: Merit; Gold tie; Subject certificates for Afrikaans, Natural Sciences, Technology, Geography, and History, with an average aggregate of 89.4% - Kieron Adams

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Grade 9

Mendel Kaplan Grade Awards

Merit Certificate and Silver Tie

3rd in Grade 9: Merit; Gold tie, with an average aggregate of 83.6% - Jed Mouton

Isa Ahmed, Gt Bang, Ben Boulle, Adam Budge, Uzayr Chilwan, Christopher Cresswell, Ikraam Daniels, Yas’aa Davids, Sebastian de Klerk, Daniel Denton, Jayden Dickson, Isa Ebrahim, Wafeeq Francis, Keanu Gelderblom, Noel Glintenkamp, Aiden Harris, Monty Hawkins, Luke Heath, Joshua Johnston, Daniel Judge, Jared Jutzen, Azhar Kadwa, Adrian Krantz, Stephen Lang, Joshua Lawrence, Zayd Louw, Theolan Marimuthu, Uzayr Monier, Amilcar Mtombeni, Ethan Piper, Corbin Ras, Ayoub Rawoot, Ethan Rezelman, Romain Soula, Nicholas Swart, Michael Taylor, Joshua Thomas, Jake Trupp, Mikhail Vallie, Michael van Schalkwyk Merit Certificate and Gold Tie Michael Buckingham, Jared Godfrey, Mu’aaz Kasker Merit Certificate, Silver/Gold Tie and/or Subject Certificate Subject certificate for Life Orientation; Merit; Gold Tie - Furqan Booley Subject certificate for Afrikaans; Merit; Gold Tie - Nick de Jager Subject certificate for Creative Arts; Merit; Gold Tie - Yusuf Kathrada Subject certificate for Afrikaans; Merit; Gold Tie - Reyaaz Martin Subject certificate for isiXhosa; Merit; Gold Tie - Thulani Nqakala Subject certificates for EMS and History; Merit; Gold Tie - Yash Ramklass

2nd in Grade 9: Merit; Gold tie, with an average aggregate of 85.2% - Rameez Davids 1st in Grade 9: Merit; Gold tie; Subject certificates for English, Mathematics, EMS, Natural Sciences, Technology and Geography, with an average aggregate of 89.8% - Tomas Cupido

Grade 10 Subject Distinctions Cole Bailey (History), Reece Brice (EGD and Visual Arts), Marcus Cohen (English), Bryn Gibbons (IT), Lee Gibbs (EGD and IT), Wesley Grenfell (English and History), Timothy Hoenson (Accounting), Matthew Jansen (History), Byron Kingwill (EGD), Murray Macdonald (EGD), Izak Mcdowell (IT), Reece McMinn (History and IT), Elijah Pearson (English and AP English), Imtiyaaz Samaai (EGD), Adam Smailovic (IT), Timothy Sweetman (EGD) Merit Certificate Andrew Brink, Luke Hubbard Subject Distinctions and Merit Certificate Luke Altmann (EGD, IT), Mikaeel Bassadien (English, History), Cullen Devilliers (Mathematics, EGD), Yaseen Dhansay (Accounting), Fayyaz Ebrahim (Mathematics, Accounting), Campbell Egan-Fowler (History), Tebogo Faas (EGD), Gabriel Flint (Information Technology), Jason Harrison (English, Mathematics, Accounting), Matthew James (English, EGD), Liam Manshon (English, Mathematics, IT), Imad Marques (IT), WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

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L-R: Mr Jan de Waal, Luthando Woji (Fine Family Bursary), Siya Nombakuse (Stan Jones Prize), Bradley Buchanan (3rd in Gr10 and Smyly Trophy), Cole Faraday (2nd in Gr11), Mikaeel Bassadien (Donald Simons Award), Trentin Petersen (Smyly Trophy), Dillon Sibanda (Silver Supera Moras), Alex Stempels (2nd in Gr10), Tomas Cupido (1st in Gr9), Seth Meyer (English Writers Competition), Ben van Huyssteen (1st in Gr10 and Smyly Trophy), Jed Mouton (3rd in Gr9), Tyler McClure (Silver Supera Moras), Liam Hermanus (3rd in Gr11), Kyle Cato (Labia Prize), Kieron Adams (1st in Gr8 and Anthony Morris Prize), Ben Currie (Anthony Morris Prize), Cole Abrahams (2nd in Gr8), Ikraam Daniels (Fanie Labuschagne Prize), Kyle Lamb (1st in Gr 11), Theo Cothill (3rd in Gr8), Malcolm Scarrott (David Levitt Memorial Award and Supera Moras Gold), Mr Ben Thompson.

Special Prize Winners 2017

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Finn Massari (History), Phiwe Mentoor (English), Haaroun Mohamed (Mathematics, EGD, Visual Arts), Phillip Mouton (Afrikaans, Accounting, EGD), Justin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor (English, Mathematics, EGD, IT), Daanyaal Pearce (Accounting, Economics, IT), Kyler Rienderhoff (IT), Jack Rutherford (English, Geography, Life Sciences), Yaseen Samodien (IT), Dillon Sibanda (English, Accounting), Daniel Skea (Mathematics, IT), Ryan Thompson (Accounting, IT), Adrian Van Dam (Mathematics, EGD, Life Sciences), Caleb Vincent (EGD)

Subject distinctions in English, AP English,

Subject Distinctions and/or Prizes, Merit Certificate Colours/Blues

- Trentin Petersen

Subject distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, AP English, EGD, and Information Technology; Merit; Blues - Mathew Brougham-Cook

Accounting and Life Sciences; Prize for isiXhosa

Information Technology, and Life Sciences; Merit; Colours - Seth Meyer Subject distinctions in Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, and History; Prizes for Economics and History; Merit; Colours - Kavish Narshi Subject distinctions in English, Mathematics, Information Technology, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences; Merit; Blues Subject distinctions in isiXhosa, Mathematics, and Life Sciences; Merit; Colours - Kamvalethu Sabela

Subject distinctions in English, Mathematics, AP English, Accounting, and Information Technology; Merit; Colours - Thomas Faustmann

Edward Wise Grade Awards

Subject distinctions in English, Mathematics, EGD, Life Sciences, Music and Physical Sciences; Prize for Music; Merit; Blues - Daniel Harrison

English, Life Orientation, and Physical Sciences;

Subject distinctions in Mathematics, Information Technology, and Physical Sciences; Prize for AP Mathematics; Merit; Colours - Caleb Lawrence Subject distinctions in English, Mathematics, AP English, Accounting, Geography, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences; Prize for Life Sciences; Merit; Colours - Stephen McCallum Subject distinctions in English, Mathematics, AP English, EGD, and History; Prizes for AP English and History - Luke Meyer

3rd in Grade 10: Distinctions in English, Mathematics, AP English, Accounting, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences; Prizes for Merit and Blues, with an average aggregate of 88.4% - Bradley Buchanan 2nd in Grade 10: Distinctions in English, Mathematics, IT, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences; Prizes for English, Mathematics, IT; Merit and Blues, with an average aggregate of 88.9% - Alex Stempels 1st in Grade 10: Distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, AP English, Accounting, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences; Prizes for Afrikaans, Accounting, and Life Sciences, Merit and Blues, with an average aggregate of 89.3% - Ben van Huyssteen WYNBERG BOYSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

PRIZE GIVING AWARDS Grade 11 Subject Prize Jared Moses (Life Orientation) Subject Distinctions Dylan Adams (EGD), Sasha Amor (History and Visual Arts), James Bowden (EGD), Graeme Droskie (EGD), Sam Dudley (IT), Michael Frieslaar (EGD), Rayhaan Harnekar (Accounting), Hishaam Lodewyk (Life Sciences), Liam Lotz (EGD), Dante Marinus (EGD), Matthew Mingo (Afrikaans), Joshua Mitchell (English and History), Reece Oosthuizen (IT), Tevin Petersen (History), Tristan Philander (Afrikaans), Torrance Phiri (History), Liam Roelofse (EGD), Joel Seboa (History and IT), Andrew Skippers (IT), Ryan Sproul (Mathematics and EGD), Trent Stanley (EGD), Bradley Taylor (EGD), Matthew van Harten (EGD), Tristan Wigley (EGD) Subject Distinctions and Subject Prize Subject distinction in Geography, Prize for Geography - Richard Maile Subject distinction in isiXhosa; Prize for isiXhosa - Phindile Rala-Rala Merit Certificate Ziyaan Price Subject Distinctions and Merit Certificate Allen Chambers (EGD), Tristan Cooke (Visual Arts), Matthew Fortuin (EGD), Bevan Gouws (EGD), Jordan Herbert (EGD), Matthew Kelly (History), Yiming Kong (Mathematics and EGD), Jiven Moodley (Mathematics, EGD and IT), Lifa Nqubelani (History), Ethan Robbertze (IT), Khaalid Saliem (Economics), Jamie Sampson (Mathematics), Mika Schubert (Afrikaans and History), Lisakhanya Sifumba (History), WYNBERG BOYSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Adrian Taylor (Afrikaans), Thaakir Toefy (Life Sciences), Jason Uhuaba (IT), Kelvin Van Hoff (History and IT), Luke Van Wyk (Geography), Dylan Wiesner (EGD and IT) Subject Distinctions and/or Prizes, Merit, Blues or Colours Awards Subject distinctions in Economics and Life Sciences; Prize for Economics; Merit; Colours - Seb Balman Subject distinctions in Mathematics, Accounting and IT; Merit; Colours - Caeden Bredeveldt Subject distinctions in History and Life Sciences; Prize for History; Merit; Colours - Gerrard Damons Subject distinctions in Mathematics, EGD and IT; Merit; Colours - Owen Franke Subject distinctions in Mathematics, EGD and Geography; Merit; Blues - Kevin Harris Subject distinctions in History and Life Sciences; Merit; Colours - Michael Hill Subject distinctions in Mathematics, Accounting and IT; Merit; Colours - Hunter Jaffer Subject distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Maths, Economics, and IT; Prize for English; Merit; Blues - Grant Kantor Subject distinctions in Afrikaans and Accounting; Merit; Colours - Aadam Manan Subject distinctions in Mathematics and EGD; Merit; Colours - Tyler McClure

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Subject distinctions in Mathematics, Accounting, IT, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences; Merit; Blues - Jonothan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Callaghan Subject distinctions in Maths, Economics, and Visual Arts; Prize for Visual Arts; Merit; Colours - Mark Opedun Subject distinctions in Afrikaans, Accounting and History; Merit; Colours - Riaz Paleker Subject distinctions in Mathematics, Accounting, IT and Physical Sciences; Merit; Colours - Ayrton Pask Subject distinctions in Mathematics and History; Merit; Colours - Justin Powell Subject distinctions in Mathematics, Accounting, IT and Physical Sciences; Merit; Blues - Jarrod Price Subject distinctions in Mathematics, EGD and Geography; Merit; Colours - Meshai Ranchod Subject distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Accounting, Life Sciences, and Music; Prize for Music; Merit; Blues - Gareth Randall Subject distinction in History; Merit; Colours - Michael-John Taft Subject distinctions in Afrikaans, Maths, Accounting, and Life Sciences; Prize for Life Sciences; Merit; Blues - Matthew Thompson Subject distinctions in EGD and IT; Merit; Colours - Conrad Vermeulen Subject distinctions in English, Accounting, Economics and History; Merit; Colours - Devon Westwood

Edwards Wise Grade Awards 3rd in Grade 11: Subject distinctions in Afrikaans, Mathematics, EGD, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences; Prize for EGD; Merit; Blues, with an average aggregate of 85.0% - Liam Hermanus 2nd in Grade 11: Subject distinctions in English, Mathematics, AP Mathematics, Accounting, IT, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences; Prizes for English, Mathematics, AP Mathematics, IT and Physical Sciences; Merit; Blues, with an average aggregate of 86.6% - Cole Faraday 1st in Grade 11: Subject distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences; Prizes for Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences; Merit; Honours, with an average aggregate of 87.9% - Kyle Lamb

Grade 12 Colour Awards Aadam Abrahams, Rivaldo Alves, Aslam Bezuidenhout, Joshua Daniels, Brett Davids, Mikail Dollie, Ryan Gedult, Taine Hackett, Chase Lourens, Ewin Michael, Aidan Mulholland, Daniel Park, Cole Rooy, Zubair Rylands, Ebrahiem Samaai, Rogan Wiget-Beattie Blues Awards Aidan Bailey, Ayaad Bailey, Liam Berry, Ayanda Beyile, Ighlaas Carlie, Christopher Farquhar, Calvin Gibbs, Matthew Green, Callen Heynes, Shuaib Jacobs, Liam Madison, Thiyagan Marimuthu, Tashreeq Parker, Tomas Spolander, Matthew Thorburn, Jacques van Wyk WYNBERG BOYSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

PRIZE GIVING AWARDS Honours Awards Tajudien Badroodien, Matthew Deglon, Michael Jones, Kristopher Kruger, Spencer Luck, Ilyaas Manan, Daniyal Matthews, David Mills, Riaz Orrie, Daniel Petersen, Brandon Taylor, Nathan Van Der Westhuyzen, Vincent Warrin, Nathan Wylie Special Awards and Bursaries Bevan Prize for English Reading - Mika Schubert English Reading Prize (Junior) - Tomas Cupido Best Speaker Prize (Junior) - Rameez Davids English Writers’ Competition (Senior) - Seth Meyer Fanie Labuschagne Prize (Awarded for service to debating) - Ikraam Daniels Smyly Trophy: Awarded to the boy or group of boys who produce the best project at the annual Wynberg Science Expo – Bradley Buchanan, Ben van Huyssteen and Trentin Petersen, for their project “Harnessing Energy From Moving Cars”. Labia Prize: Awarded for an excellent history project – Kyle Cato: Kyle’s project was based on his family tree, which he managed to trace back seven generations. He has visited gravesites of his ancestors in Hout Bay and done further research at the National Archives. He also visited the Simonstown Navy museum, Ysterplaat Air force museum and the Holocaust museum to do further research on his family line. Extensive interviews with all relevant historians at the museums were also conducted in order to garner more information on his Great Grandfather’s involvement in the war. This was an outstanding project and he fully deserves this prize for his hours of sacrifice in producing a fine historical project. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Ryno Greenwall Prize: Awarded for the most original History Project – Vincent Warrin: For his in-depth research into the South African Border war. This was well researched, and his argument was well put together. The focus of the project was to get an holistic look into the war, the role players and how the collapse of communism eventually led to the collapse of Apartheid. His referencing was exceptional, and he used several different sources to build his argument. Donald Simons Award: Awarded to the Grade 10 pupil who has shown the most improvement over his academic performances in previous years – Mikaeel Bassadien: who improved 42 positions from 72nd to 30th in the grade, with a 17% improvement in his aggregate. Stan Jones Prize: Awarded to the Grade 11 pupil who has shown the most improvement over his performances in previous years at school activities – Siya Nombakuse: improved 39 places academically and has shown courage and commitment in many areas of school life, being appointed as a hostel prefect towards the end of last year. Alf Morris Award – Jarrod Price Fine Family Bursary – Luthando Woji Anthony Morris Prize: Awarded to the Grade 8 pupil who has shown the most loyalty to the school by his participation in school activities – shared between Ben Currie and Kieron Adams. Ben has captained the U14A hockey and cricket teams, played in the U14A rugby team and is a top 20 academically; while Kieron has played in the U14A hockey and cricket teams, the U14B rugby team, served as president of the Toastmasters Course, being an outstanding speaker, while also coming first in the grade academically. David Levitt Memorial Trophy: Awarded to the Grade 10 pupil who was an inspiration to all his fellow students – Malcolm Scarrott. This boy

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was part of a very successful choir, won a best director award for Inter-House plays, has been involved in numerous school and community service projects, played hockey and basketball at B team level, and came 15th in the grade with an average of 77%. The IITPSA trophy for the IT Learner of the year: Floating trophy awarded to the Western Cape student who scores the highest mark in the NSC IT exams – Nathan Wylie, who scored 100% in the NSC Final November exams. Supera Moras Awards (for all-round achievement in the four Pillars) Silver: Yusuf Kathrada, Matthew James, Dillon Sibanda, Tyler McClure, Mika Schubert, Ethan Robbertze Gold: Malcolm Scarrott Supera Moras Award to Mr Glenn Cassells, former chairman of the School Governing Body

Mr Ben Thompson with Malcolm Scarrott, awarded Gold Supera Moras

“Wynberg Boys’ High School honours you for the exceptional interest and valued service you have devoted to our school which has been much enriched by your contribution.”

Silver Supera Moras 2017 L-R: Yusuf Kathrada, Matthew James, Dillon Sibanda, Tyler McClure, Ethan Robbertze, Mr Ben Thompson. (Absent: Mika Schubert)

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CULTURAL PILLAR

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CULTURAL PILLAR Overview Head of Culture: Mr Julian Taylor Culture Prefect: Siyawabuka Sineke Set to the glorious soundtrack of our Wynberg Music, our cultural activities, connected both academically and extra-murally, continued to excite and inspire our students. Musical highlights, competing in chess and debating at top level, matric art on display, and drama always centre-stage, 2017 brought the very best of our broad and diverse array of societies together in a cornucopia of creative exploration and new ideas. Creativity is consistently recognised today as the most important strategic attribute an individual or a company can possess. We made it our central theme in the Cultural Pillar to provide our young men with opportunities to explore and develop beyond the classroom, launching our Wynberg CREATE programme. With a broad palette of short courses on offer, from calligraphy and toastmasters, to carpentry and photography,

Wynberg CREATE broadened the vista to equip our students to make a meaningful, creative contribution to the world in which they live, and the one in which theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll lead. Under the student leadership of the multitalented cultural prefect, Siya Sineke, and with the outstanding commitment of our Wynberg Staff, the cultural committee led the year with the following highlights: Our bands and the band leaders did a phenomenal job of providing our boys with limitless opportunities to develop and enjoy their music. Mr Peter Catzavelos continued to challenge the Concert Band students with an extensive and exciting repertoire. Our Pipe Band, with the guidance of Mr Gareth Rudolph, gained invaluable experience on their tour to Johannesburg and hosted the inaugural Wynberg Highland Festival in October. Under the tutelage of Messrs Keenan Oliphant and Justin Biggs, the Steel Bands continued to attract new members and offer the joy of performing to students who have no prior musical experience. The influx of skilled and enthusiastic string players allowed us to form a String Ensemble, and their first

Car maintenance course

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Camera CREATE course

performance at our Campus Concert under Mr Conrad van Breda was popularly received. Our award-winning Vocal Ensemble toured to the Grahamstown Festival and performed to soldout audiences. Thanks to Messrs Brian Botha and Keenan Oliphant for training the students and allowing them this opportunity. The Jazz Band, led by Mr Blake Hellaby, performed widely in and around Cape Town, including at the High School Band Slam at Grand West.

assisted by Mr Arthur Falconer, competed in both the Junior and Senior local leagues, while our societies prospered under the guidance of committed and enthusiastic members of staff. Our cultural year plays out in detail over the next few pages - we hope the reader enjoys exploring the opportunities and highlights as much as our Wynberg Men and staff enjoyed presenting and participating.

The Drama Department, run by the inexhaustibly energetic Mrs Krystle Kustanovich, had a highly successful year, staging a play at the Shakespeare Festival, performing in the WGHS production of “The Crucible”, presenting our inter-house play competition (with over 10% of our entire student body appearing on stage at some point) and the inaugural ‘John Baxter Drama Showcase’, where the very best of Wynberg drama was on display.

Culture Prefect, Siya Sineke

Wynberg’s Chess legions continued to grow under the watchful eye of the ‘Chairman of the Board’, Mr Larry Moser. We now have eight teams entered into the league, and every break, the library is full of boys engaged in friendly battles. Debating, under the leadership of Mr Garron Adlard and ably WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Public speaking CREATE course

CULTURAL PILLAR African Society

Capstone

Teacher in charge: Mrs Bulelwa Mhlomi Chairman: Abenathi Botha

Teachers in charge: Mr Estian van der Merwe, Mr Stefan Potgieter Chairman: Nathan Wylie

The highlight of the year, our annual African Society Cultural evening, was held in the Clegg Hall on 10 August. Mr Larry Moser welcomed the audience from surrounding schools, including Old Boys, Thandekile Maboee, Luthando Siboya, and Phumlani Mxunyelwa, of the group ‘The Atoms’. Their performance was a high point of an evening of delightful acts showcasing the broad talents of all the participating students. Inga Halu and Siya Plaaitjie acted as our Masters of Ceremony for the event which delivered an inspiring, thought provoking, and hugely entertaining celebration of our African Culture in all its diversity. Audience appreciation built throughout the evening, with rapturous applause as the Wynberg Gumboot Dancers fittingly rounded off the show with their thunderous repertoire of classic cultural dance. Our thanks to Mrs Mhlomi for her energy and drive behind the scenes, her constant support throughout the year, and thanks to Siyabukwa Sineke for pulling the show together so professionally.

Capstone’s year of celebrating our Lord and giving witness splashed off with a pool party in conjunction with our sister school, Wynberg Girls’ High School (WGHS). Regular Tuesday and Thursday meetings throughout the school year gave our students the chance to pray and study the Bible together, watch videos, and be inspired by talks from visiting speakers. With our teachers in charge and the committee using these meetings to plan events, Capstone members were able to reach out, wonderfully supported by pastors from Connect Church, in a series of activities designed to help teenagers develop an eternal perspective and live for God’s Kingdom. During the year we were invited to attend a camp with other schools in the area and welcomed the dynamic Timothy Ministry Team to Life Orientation classes to give leadership training, minister to the students, and provide spiritual support. A hugely popular Pancake Evening was held with the students from WGHS, where food for thought and the soul accompanied a feast of food and games.

We are mindful of the mothers who keep us in their prayers and we appreciate their support. Nathan Wylie’s leadership was truly inspired this year, and the guidance of Messrs Van der Merwe and Potgieter strengthened our faith and Capstone’s very foundations.

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INTERHOUSE SINGING

Interhouse Singing

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CULTURAL PILLAR Chess

Teams Represented and Matches Played

Teacher in charge: Mr Larry Moser

First Team

The Chess Club continued to grow at Wynberg with the addition of an eighth team playing in the Peninsula Leagues.

Matthew Semple (26), Vincent Warrin (24), Lovell Joseph (Captain, 21), David Mills (10), Matthew Lambrick (9), Tyler McClure (8), Jason Uhuaba (7), Kito Carneiro-Lima (5), Brooklyn Fry (3), Liam Manshon (2), Daniel Park (1), Michael Mercer (1).

The first two teams toured to Bloemfontein to compete in the 15th Annual Grey College Invitational Tournament. We held an Interhouse competition involving 64 players, hosted the Jamie Tindill Memorial Tournament for the eighth time, had an evening of Blitz Chess with the Old Boys, and hosted a Blitz Doubles Tournament. Our eight teams competed over three terms in leagues against other schools.

Highlights of the Year Beating Grey High School for the fourth consecutive year. Winning the A League in term 1. Playing in the finals of the Jamie Tindill Tournament. Placing second in the Blitz Doubles Tournament in October. The following teams winning their league and being promoted to a higher league: 1st team winning the A League (Term 1); 8th Team winning the G League (Term 1); 4th Team winning the C League (Term 3); 7th Team winning the F League (Term 3); 8th Team winning the G League in (Term 3).

Colours for Chess Lovell Joseph, Liam Manshon, Tyler McClure, David Mills, Matthew Semple, Vincent Warrin.

Second Team Liam Manshon (17), Nathan Wylie (Captain, 15); David Mills (14), Daniel Park (11), Bradley Taylor (9), Justin Cheney (8), Aidan J Bailey (7), Tyler McClure (5), Jason Uhuaba (3), Kito CarneiroLima (2), Travis Berry (2), Matthew Bell (1), Brooklyn Fry (1), Stephen Pienaar (1), Michael Mercer (1), Matthew Lambrick (1). Third Team Bradley Taylor (Captain, 8), Rameez Davids (7), Jason Uhuaba (6), Liam Manshon (5), Tyler McClure (5), Kito Carneiro-Lima (5), Ewan James (4), Nathan Wylie (4),Justin Cheney (3), Michael Mercer (2), Daniel Park (2), Stephen Pienaar (2), James Mitchell (1), Travis Berry (1), Mikhail Vallie (1), Tomas Spolander (1), Matthew Lambrick (1), Matthew Bell (1), Aidan J Bailey (1). Fourth Team Daniel Park (Captain, 7), Rameez Davids (6), Bradley Taylor (5), Tomas Spolander (5), Jason Uhuaba (4), Michael Mercer (4), James Mitchell (3), Connor Munro (3), Travis Berry (3), Matthew Lambrick (3), Stephen Pienaar (3), Kito CarneiroLima (2), Mikhail Vallie (2), Ewan James (2), Aidan J Bailey (1), Justin Cheney (1), Thomas Coutts (1), Brooklyn Fry (1), Justin Goddard (1), Rayhaan Harnekar (1), Tyler McClure (1), Asad Salie (1). WYNBERG BOYSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

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Fifth Team Connor Munro (6), Tayyeb Abrahams (5), Matthew Bell (Captain, 5), Justin Cheney (5), James Mitchell (4), Mikhail Vallie (4), Stephen Pienaar (4), Brennan McCormick (4), Justin Goddard (4), Aidan J Bailey (3), Kito CarneiroLima (2), Matthew Lambrick (2), Thomas Coutts (2), Rameez Davids (2), Ross Petersen (2), Dante Benting (1), Daniel Park (1), Thomas Spolander (1), Nathan Semple (1), Jason Uhuaba (1), Caleb Voskuil (1).

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Sixth Team Tayyeb Abrahams (7), Rayhaan Harnekar (7), James Maggott (5), Connor Munro (4), Ross Petersen (3), Matthew Bell (2), Brooklyn Fry (1), James Mitchell (2), Jared Jutzen (3), Ryan McBain (3), Asad Salie (3), Travis Berry (2), Aidan J Bailey (2), Justin Goddard (2), Thomas Coutts (2), Nathan Semple (2), Thomas Burke (1), Mikhail Vallie (1), Ewan James (1), Brennan McCormick (1), Stephen Lang (1), Caleb Voskuil (1). Seventh Team Thomas Coutts (6), Mikhail Vallie (5), Aidan Brice (5), Rayhaan Harnekar (4), Caleb van Staden (4), Asad Salie (4), ), Nathan Semple (3), Stephen Lang (3), Ross Petersen (3), Matthew Bell (3), James

Mitchell (2), Brennan McCormick (2), Tayyeb Abrahams (1), Thomas Burke (1), Ewan James (1), Pumulo Mambwe (1), James Maggott (1), Seth English-Roelf (1), Lindokuhle Madlokazi (1), Justin Cheney (1). Eighth Team Nathan Semple (7), Caleb van Staden (5), Asad Salie (5), James Maggot (4), Stephen Lang (4), Aidan Brice (4), Stephen Pienaar (4), Ross Petersen (3), Thomas Coutts (3), Ryan McBain (2), Justin Goddard (2), Brennan McCormick (2), Tayyeb Abrahams (1), James Mitchell (1), Mika-eel Rylands (1), Caleb Voskuil (1), Alex de Jongh (1), Lindokuhle Madlokazi (1), Dante Benting (1).

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CULTURAL PILLAR Debating

Drama

Teacher in charge: Mr Garron Adlard

Teacher in charge: Mrs Krystle Kustanovich Chairman: Gerrard Damons

Taking over as teacher in charge at the start of the year, I thoroughly enjoyed working with the students and getting to know them outside of the classroom. The Rotary Debating League kept us busy over term time, with every second Monday seeing our teams debating against a different Cape Town school. We were grateful for the services of Mr Arthur Falconer whose successful instruction in the finer points of debating was instrumental in our Senior Team’s consistent performance, and in seeing them qualifying for the Provincial Debating Tournament held at the University of Cape Town (UCT), where a narrow loss to Reddam House provided another step in their development. I have no doubt that our passionate debaters will continue to improve and hone their skills as they grow at Wynberg Boys’ High School. Junior Debaters: Tayyeb Abrahams, Ikraam Daniels, Michael Buckingham Senior Debaters: Marcus Cohen, Mikaeel Bassadien, Malcolm Scarrott, Alex Boettger

While drama is taught as a subject to Grades 8 and 9 only, the Dramatic Arts remain at the heart of our Cultural Pillar, ranging from our annual major productions to the Shakespeare School Festival, Inter-House plays and the prestigious Cape Town Eisteddfod. And 2017 proved to be one of the busiest, and most richly rewarding cultural years on record. The Wynberg Boys’ Acting Association (WBAA), chaired in 2017 by Joshua Edwards, embraces all Grades, giving students from Wynberg Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools a solid platform to train and experiment with different genres from comedy and tragedy to musical theatre. In weekly ‘beginner’ and ‘advanced’ sessions, our budding performers are encouraged to enhance their acting techniques and experiment with new ways of performing. Not just a place for those aspiring to study theatre and performance after Grade 12, the WBAA is the ideal vehicle for those looking to try something new to challenge their comfort zones. Skills acquired at WBAA can be applied in a plethora of careers, and are a great addition to anyone’s CV. Within the necessary space constraint of this publication, we ask our audience to take their seats and explore in brief the activities of our Wynberg Thespians. [Overture fades, curtain up.]

Drama as a School Subject – 2017 in the Classroom The Grade 8s re-enacted South African folktales and fables, wrote and performed their own traditional Praise Poems for their personal heroes,

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mimed their way through a morning routine, and improvised an Honest Trailer.

Christopher Kleynhans and Reece Slade - Diploma (Duologue)

For the Grade 9s the focus was on small group activities - acting as Superheroes or Liars, and proving that the Underdog Always Wins. They workshopped their own ‘Educational Theatre Plays’ and analysed the South African play, “Master Harold and the Boys”, developing their chosen scenes to achieve realism, ending the year with fun improvisations and creating Honest Trailers.

Wesley Grenfell - Honours Plus (Unprepared Reading)

The Cape Town Eisteddfod Wonderful performances by our WBAA students from both the Boys’ and Girls’ School were rewarded with a crop of outstanding results: Simone Neethling - Diploma (Monologue) Gareth Randall - Honours Plus (Monologue) Gerrard Damons - Honours Plus (Monologue) Mika Schubert - Honours Plus (Monologue) Trent Holgate - Diploma (Monologue) Gerrard Damons and Gareth Randall - Diploma (Duologue) Simone Neethling and Stacey Goliath - Honours Plus (Duologue) WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Ewin Michael, Wesley Grenfell, Gerrard Damons and Reece Slade - Diploma (Creative Advert).

The Shakespeare Schools’ Festival of South Africa In May the WBAA performed their rendition of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Baxter Theatre. The festival, founded by Mrs Kseniya Filinova-Bruton (a former Drama teacher at WBHS) aims to give school-goers an enriched experience, gaining skills while also learning and understanding the universalities of the Bard’s body of work. In the words of some of our young thespians, “The experience proved to be lifechanging, inspiring, and exhilarating.”

Inter-House Play Competition The student directors and producers worked tirelessly to create two successful evenings of well-rehearsed and enjoyable theatre. With plays ranging from real life drama to side-splitting

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comedies, the 2017 competition raised the bar for future years, giving the judges a tough time in deciding the winners. But winners, and points toward the Friedlander Shield competition there had to be, and Van Riebeeck House directed by Malcolm Scarrott was declared the overall winner. Wesley Grenfell of Rhodes House received a Special Mention for both writing and directing.

The Inaugural John Baxter Theatre Showcase Named in honour of the theatrical legacy left by the late John Baxter, legendary Wynberg producer and director, once referred to memorably as the “Doyen of Schoolboy Theatre”, the Showcase was held in the Nussbaum Auditorium to popular acclaim. The students were given two short weeks to create links and put the show together: Eisteddfod pieces awarded Honours Plus or Diplomas at the Cape Town Eisteddfod (85- 95%), the abridged version of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed at the Shakespeare Schools’ Festival, as well as a scene written and directed by the Head of Drama, Gerrard Damons, were presented in a one-nightonly show that calls for a longer run in years to come. All in all, an enjoyable and magical evening of theatre.

Beyond the Clegg Hall – Theatre Excursions Students from WBAA, accompanied by enthusiastic staff and parents, took up the opportunities arranged by Mrs Kustanovich to be entertained in some of Cape Town’s most loved theatres: “Animal Farm” (during the “Cradle of Creativity Festival” at Artscape), “The Play that Goes Wrong” (Theatre on the Bay), “The Fall” (Baxter Theatre), “King Kong, Legend of a Boxer” (Fugard Theatre) and “Shakespeare in Love” (Fugard Theatre).

The Crucible This joint major production between WBHS and WGHS was directed by Lindsay Wills with Alex Wilson assisting. The audience was treated to some rare theatre, with comments ranging from “one of the best school productions I have ever seen” to “chilling” to “going to find it difficult to sleep tonight.” While the play had a strong cast, and Wills’ direction of the young accusers in the witch-hunt was at once both sympathetic and chilling, the play’s success was to a large extent dependent on the strength of John and Elizabeth Proctor. The performances by Juliet Stromin (Elizabeth) and Ewin Lenders (John Proctor) reduced audiences to tears. Both of these young actors gave nuanced performances way beyond their years. As one experienced Senior English teacher said, “it is so easy to destroy the immense power of the final minutes of the play by overacting. And these young actors just didn’t!” From the start of the play to the end, the attention of the audience was arrested: with gorgeous use of sound and light, imaginatively inspired construction of set and set changes, there were moments in the play when it seemed choreographed, lending immense power to the production. While there is little doubt that within a conservative community there are political and social forces that recalled the “mind-forg’d manacles” alluded to in Blake’s London, most critically, there was also the sense that as culpable young women in these trials, much of what they experienced was outside of their control. Wills’ handling of these scenes was inspired as were the performances of Abigail (played by Bella Draper) and her friends. This was a remarkable production. Wills took us on a journey that was unsettling and left us thinking long after we left the auditorium. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

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Music Choir Leader: Tebogo Faas 2017 was another very successful year for the choir. The first performance was the Campus Choir Festival held at Wynberg Boys’ Junior School where, after the choir’s soulful rendition of two Broadway classics, it was time for the massed item to be sung by all four campuses. The concert revealed the amount of talent among the youth at the four Wynberg schools, and the excellent arrangement of one of Johnny Cash’s greatest hits, “Daddy Sang Bass”, had the audience tapping their feet and singing along. Another memorable performance, warmly received by the audience, was at the Nussbaum Concert which annually highlights the best of the music department of Wynberg Boys’ High School. It was here where we said goodbye to our beloved conductor, Keenan Oliphant.

Vocal Ensemble Leader: Gareth Randall 2017 was a year of excellence for the vocal ensemble, with numbers growing from eight to ten members, allowing for 6-part harmony, and in certain songs 8-part, a challenge for any group of singers. With the repertoire of the group quadrupling in size to over 25 songs, the ensemble was set for a memorable year. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Cape Town Eisteddfod The vocal ensemble received a Diploma and won their division, with Allen Chambers, Tebogo Faas, Owen Franke, Kevin Harris, Xiangyiming Kong, Gareth Randall, Malcolm Scarrott, Siyawabuka Sineke, and Caleb Vincent each awarded Diplomas for their individual performances. These accolades have set the benchmark to which all future vocal ensembles will have to strive and maintain. “Aca-Scuze Me” – The Celebration of Acapella Music through Time Devised to showcase the full talents of the vocal ensemble, “Aca-Scuze Me” headed to the Grahamstown National Arts Festival in the midyear holidays for four performances of resounding success and memories to last a lifetime. Countless hours were invested in learning the music, and with only a week to go it seemed that the toughest battle would be the choreography. In preparation for the tour, two shows were performed in the Nussbaum Auditorium, providing both excellent performance experience in front of packed audiences, and essential fundraising for the tour. The blood, sweat, tears, and sore throats paid off and after almost six months of toil and sacrifice the students were ready. Upon arriving in Grahamstown, the ensemble advertised their arrival by singing in the local market, attracting a great turnout for their shows. While the tour was a chance for the vocal ensemble to perform on a broader stage, it also served as a learning experience with the opportunity to attend numerous shows, a highlight being the one-man performance by Wynberg Old Boy, comedian Dalin Oliver. The 2017 ensemble delivered a record number of 35 performances for the year, performing in front of a diversity of audiences ranging from functions for the Western Cape National

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Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA), other schools, senior citizens at retirement homes, and school events.

Jazz Band Leader: Xiangyiming Kong A successful year for the Wynberg Boys’ Jazz Band performing in a variety of concerts, from the V & A Waterfront Battle of the Bands, the Grand West Bandslam (in collaboration with Wynberg Girls’ High), the annual Baxter Theatre Big Band Jazz Festival, our Wynberg Sunset Concert, to the Cape Town Eisteddfod, winning an Honours award in the Big Band category. The band has done exceptionally well, adapting to perform in front of jazz as well as commercial audiences. The students have taken the challenge to perform genres from classic jazz standards on the one hand to modern pop on the other.

Steel Band Leader: Jamie Sampson It has been another exciting year for our steel bands as the department grows stronger with each passing year. 2017 saw four full steel bands, one each for Grades 10 to 12, with a junior band of Grades 8 and 9 making its debut at the Grade 8 ‘Grandparents’ Day’. We are proud to note that all our steel bands that performed at the Cape Town Eisteddfod were awarded Diplomas. The Matric and Grade 11 bands had the honour of public performances at road races, Western Cape

Education Department events, the Wynberg Golf Day, and at Wynberg’s Highland Gathering – an energising cultural crossover performance! One of the year’s highlights was at the annual Steel Band Festival held at the Baxter theatre, when the Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago, attending the show in his private capacity, expressed a resounding acclamation for our senior steel band!

Concert Band Director: Peter Catzavelos Leader: Graeme Droskie 2017 saw the 16th year of the concert band under the baton of Mr Peter Catzavelos, recording memorable performances of high musical standards for which the band has become renowned. With a large repertoire of great variety and some very challenging pieces, performances were consistently rewarded by good responses and appreciation from the audiences. The Sunset Concert held in March to an appreciative crowd spread out across the lawns of the John Baxter Amphitheatre featured the Beau Soleil Intermediate Concert Band under direction of Shaun Moir (WBHS Class of 2004). The concert was dedicated to Cecil Malan on his birthday, our school Caretaker who retired for health reasons in 2016 after 20 years’ service. Further memorable moments for the concert band during the season were top class renditions of James Curnow’s “Fanfare and Flourishes”, Johnnie Vinson’s “Like a Mighty Stream” (Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), and “Walking to the Sky” by Robert Buckley – all performed at both the Cape Town Eisteddfod (winning their section and receiving a Diploma) WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

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and the Windworx Fanfare Festival held at The Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre, where the band received Honours in the adjudicated formal section, going on to an informal performance in the gardens before delivering a select highlight of the day’s repertoire followed by joining in the massed band finale. Ever on call, the concert band remains a popular favourite for events, turning out to delight audiences from the Stellenbosch University Band Extravaganza, through our school Open Day, to the annual Nussbaum Concert, Prize Giving, and invitational concerts throughout the year.

Pipe Band Leader: Gareth Rudolph A busy year for the band starting out of the blocks at the Knysna Celtic Festival in February where members of the band competed in the quartet and solo events. With several appearances at home rugby matches, a highlight was being asked to play at False Bay Rugby Club who hosted, and won, the Gold Cup against College Rovers. While piping the False Bay 1st XV onto the field, the band was welcomed by a large crowd of over 4000 people and was part of the broadcast on Supersport. It was a great experience and honour for our pipers under the invitation of Justin van Winkel, Wynberg 1st XV coach and False Bay Club stalwart. 2017 saw the first Colours and Blues being awarded to members of the pipe band as genuine recognition and reward for Wynberg effort, on and off the ‘fields of play’. Special mention must go to Ethan Robbertze and Ewan Taylor for obtaining Blues. Over the few short years since its inception, and with an ever expanding repertoire, the band in

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MUSIC our unique Wynberg Tartan has become a staple of school events, accompanying the wreath laying at Founders’ Day, welcoming guests to the annual Old Boys’ Dinner, and piping at the emotionally charged Valedictory Service as the Matrics ring the school bell. Pipe band performances have begun to extend further afield: The band made its first appearance at the South African Pipe Band Championships in 2017. The event at Benoni High School in Johannesburg was made all that more special by being hosted by the Jeppe High School Pipe Band, the oldest in South Africa. While not claiming any awards, the band delivered its best performance yet, and gained invaluable experience on a national level. An exceptional trip that made new friendships and memories to last a life-time. At an early Saturday morning charity gig for Cancer Care at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, we played for an appreciative crowd of cancer

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survivors. It was a humbling and thoughtprovoking experience. To market the school and the band in Somerset West at a local school’s Family Fun Day, the band created a buzz with the crowd dancing and cheering. The main event for us this year was the planned Wynberg Celtic Festival which escalated into a fully-fledged Highland Gathering. The full day’s event included pipe band and solo competitions, a massed bands display, crafts and food stalls, as well as an evening concert at the Bill Bowden Pavilion. Wynberg Boys’ High School took pleasure in welcoming pipe bands and bandsmen from all around the country to the Hawthornden. This Gathering looks to become a stalwart on the school calendar as well as the South African Pipe Band calendar.

Strings! And last, but certainly not least, we are delighted to welcome our burgeoning String Ensemble under the tutelage of Mr Conrad van Breda, and we look forward to enjoying their growing repertoire.

CULTURAL PILLAR Muslim Students’ Association (MSA)

Welcomed by the Chairperson of the Governing Body, Mr Tapie Marlie, who spoke of the significance of Ramadan, Imam Sheik conducted prayers in the Fish Bowl and spoke on the Values of this holy month.

Charity is very important in Islam and even more

‘May the Almighty accept all the acts of kindnesses and donations by the parents and boys, and constantly increase their knowledge and awareness of those less fortunate than themselves.’

so during Ramadan. It is the month of increased awareness of the less fortunate: as charity begins at home, where better to start than our own backyard, the Clegg Hall? With this in mind, as part of Wynberg’s MSA outreach programme, we held an Iftar in June for children from the Al Noor and Vision Orphanages, with Wynberg parents, students, and MSA members from Wynberg Girls’ High invited.

Our Guest speaker was Mujahid Osman who spoke inspirationally on the “Role of Youth in Society Today.” One of his favourite verses in the Qur’an is found in Surah al-Ra’ad, Chapter 13, verse 11. In this ayah Allah, the Sublime, proclaims, “Indeed, God will not change the condition of a people as long as they do not change themselves.”

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SERVICE PILLAR Overview Vice-Principal: Service - Mr Rodney Inglis Service Prefects: Rivaldo Alves (2016/2017) and Grant Kantor (2017/2018)

to Mr Jeremy Kellerman for always being willing to undertake this task.

Swim for Change The Swimathon Mental Health Awareness Challenge was initiated by Grade 8 students, Chris

The Service Pillar continued to grow this year under the exceptional leadership of Rivaldo Alves and his dedicated committee. Rivaldo, in his quiet yet convincing manner, succeeded in attracting record numbers of students, particularly from the junior grades, to be involved in projects throughout 2017. Rivaldoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts were deservedly honoured with his promotion to Gold Badge Prefect status. Despite having to give up their lunch breaks to attend well-organised weekly meetings, the room always overflowed with enthusiastic, cheerful volunteers. A record number of students received Service certificates at the end of each term as more and more students responded to the call to serve others.

Sandwich Making Sandwich Making was a popular Inter-House activity. Many students got to school early to fill several boxes with fresh sandwiches ready to be delivered to Capricorn Park. A big vote of thanks

Kleynhans and Reece Slade. Despite only three weeks in which to prepare, this challenge raised over R10 000. Held in the school swimming pool on a Saturday, and running from 06:00 to 18:00, participants were able to purchase tickets online and complete laps towards the fundraising goal.

Easter Egg Drive This event was once again successfully coordinated by Mr Pieter Smith. Thousands of Easter Eggs were generously donated by our Wynberg Families for distribution to orphanages and children from disadvantaged communities across the Peninsula.

Two Oceans Marathon Marshalling at the Two Oceans Marathon: more than twenty of our students did their bit over the Easter Weekend to help keep thousands of runners safe at the iconic Cape Town road race.

Service Prefect, Rivaldo Alves

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OVERVIEW Sisanda Fun Day on Our Campus This year we had the privilege of hosting this fun-filled and rewarding event in our school hall. Students from Wynberg Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools gave their time as facilitators at a fun day for children bussed in by the Sisanda FunDaytion. These days provide children recreational activity and a range of experiences, in a new or less familiar environment to inspire and motivate them through fun, joy, hope, and diversity, and to overcome their circumstances. It also provides wonderful opportunities for volunteers and children to interact with each other and learn to be comfortable with those who are from vastly different backgrounds. Generous donations from our students and our school marketing department saw each child receiving a goodie bag of treats to take home as a reminder of an exciting day shared with new friends.

Grade 8 Market Day The annual Grade 8 Market Day Fundraiser coordinated by Grade Head, Mr Estian van der Merwe, was another a rip-roaring success. Parents worked tirelessly to make the day a success – getting donations and discounted prices, networking with other parents, baking, and taking the day off work to sell goods at their stalls.

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This year all records were smashed with an unbelievable total of R57 000! A vote of thanks to those parents who went the extra mile, soliciting cash donations raising an additional R5000. We thank the companies and individuals who donated so generously. Most of the money was used for the Grade 8 Service project in Capricorn Park, with the balance used to fund other Service projects for the year.

Grade 8 Service Project - Living Hope Wynberg again partnered with Living Hope, with two Grade 8 classes bussing to Capricorn Park to assist the organisation with building maintenance projects on each day during camp week. After the introductory chat to the students by Living Hope facilitator, Mr Stanley Vermaak, the students were divided into three groups to perform maintenance work using materials and equipment funded by the Grade 8 Market Day. Our thanks to all who continue to make this annual project possible, and the life-enriching success it has become for all participants.

One-to-One The B’nai Brith One-to-One Fair: August again saw students from the Wynberg Schools giving up their Sunday to entertain thousands of children and adults with different disabilities. The guests

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from across the Western Cape were treated to fun and games, gifts, live music and food. The event, held in the underground parking area of the Cape Town Stadium, was another rewarding and humbling experience for our students who personified Wynberg as the caring school we know it to be.

Sisanda Funday at Zip Zap Circus Sisanda Funday with The Zip Zap Circus: We had an incredible day working with Zip Zap Circus Theatre at their brand new training academy in Salt River. The new facility is a beautiful space, purpose built for the Zip Zap team to train and deliver workshops for children and young people. The Sisanda Team welcomed 28 children from iKhaya le Themba and three young women from the Sistahood, both Hout Bay based organisations. Nineteen volunteers from Wynberg Boys’ & Girls’ High Schools supported the Sisanda volunteers and activity leaders. The instructors from Zip Zap warmed the group up with brilliantly creative games to get the children laughing and interacting with one another, and encouraging teamwork with healthy competition. Trapeze, trampoline, tumbling, and juggling were some of the skills that the group explored, pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and exceeding their own personal expectations.

Pudding Mix Several students gave up a day of their October holidays to assist at the annual Pudding Mix, where huge baths of ingredients are mixed in order to make and sell Christmas puddings for charity, with the proceeds donated to local children’s charities assisting underprivileged in economically challenged areas of Cape Town. Students arrived early on the Monday to join volunteers from many of our neighbouring schools. Getting into the swing of things, and getting their hands dirty for benefit of other people, many faces were pulled, and much clothing stained as twelve bath tubs were filled to the brim with the pudding mix. Many left as their shifts were completed but the Wynberg students stayed and helped pack the mix into tubs along with many other volunteers. It would be safe to say that none of the volunteers had ever used as many elastic bands nor seen so many boxes filled with pudding mix in their lives!

Rock of Ages Rock of Ages has become an annual tradition at Wynberg, hosted at Wynberg Girls’ High School, it offers an afternoon of fantastic entertainment and food for residents of old-age homes. Music was provided by the students, with a great variety of other performances to delight a grateful audience. A big thanks to the performers, service

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Hermanus Exchange In September a team of Wynberg Students traveled to Hermanus High School for the annual service collaboration between the schools’ service teams. After arriving in the evening to a welcome braai and socialising organised by the Hermanus staff, Wynberg volunteers were hosted by local families. An early Saturday start saw a trip to Camphill School Hermanus, a Christian-based haven of tranquility for children with intellectual and other disabilities, where the students completed a revamp of the school’s premises. This included painting the Kindergarten and Intermediate classes, Jungle gym, fences, wendy-house as well as touching up a mural. A special thanks goes to the staff and students of Hermanus High School for their hospitality and the Wynberg parents who gave freely of their time to assist with the project.

Santa Shoebox Project The Santa Shoebox Project was driven by Mr Rudd who encouraged the Littlewood House boarders and many others to make up decorated

boxes containing small gifts to be given to needy children at Christmas. This project brings much joy to the underprivileged, and has become a spirited fixture on our annual service programme, growing in contributions year-on-year.

Uncle Paul’s Christmas Parties Many students helped supervise small children at the annual Uncle Paul’s Christmas Parties at Groot Constantia, a decades old favourite event in Cape Town, raising funds for charities. As always, Wynberg students turned out in force, happy and enthusiastic to assist with any task.

Mitchell’s Plain Christmas Party The Wynberg Service team ended 2017 on a high note when, as a result of the generosity of our students and their parents, we were again able to assist in entertaining more than 600 children from Lost City and surrounding areas of Mitchell’s Plain. Every child was provided with a meal, a gift pack of goodies and an age-appropriate toy. We can happily report that few, if any, children left empty-handed, and our gratitude to Airport Meats and Palmo Butchery for their donation of hot dogs.

Thank you A special word of thanks must be extended to our Wynberg Parents for their unwavering support throughout the year, and in particular Ms Cara Cato and Mrs Tania Robbertze for their hands-on commitment to our projects. To all the students, staff, and sponsors who have contributed so magnificently to this year’s Service activities - it has been heart-warming to have such a wonderfully committed and caring group to strengthen our Service Pillar.

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SERVICE PILLAR FIRST AID This was another successful year for First Aid with many of the students consistently giving of their time to help others. The team, run by Cameron Bishop and Devon Westwood, started off very well with over twenty young, fresh, and enthusiastic Grade 8 students qualifying for Level 1 First Aid through Wetton Emergency Services. These students were excited to get involved, working passionately with cricket, basketball, and water polo in summer, and rugby in winter, gaining many hours of valuable experience. We were very blessed in having no serious injuries in 2017, and may this continue in 2018. It was a pleasure to work with such an enthusiastic group of students, committed and dedicated to serving others, and to see so many being recognised with school Colours and Blues.

CWESI Centre Manager: Carl Schmidt CWESI is a night school that operates on Monday to Thursday on the WBHS campus. It offers classes to adults who have not been able to get a Matriculation certificate, as well as Basic Literacy and Level 1 to Level 4 classes, and is the only night school in the Wynberg area. Students who would like to prepare for Matric are taught after working hours by educators and volunteers from surrounding schools. In 2017, five NQF Level 4 students obtained their full ‘General Education and Training Certificate’ – a qualification that prepares students for further education and training, particularly occupational workplace-based or vocational qualifications. All five students will be studying further, beyond Matric in 2018. At the centre, students display an inspiring zest for life and energy to learn. Every year we reach greater heights as we invest in the community and grow individuals into entrepreneurs with skills to be successful members of society. Word of mouth and our promotional activity in 2017 led to nearly 60 students registering to write Matric in 2018, and we are very excited about this large group of young adults who are ready to upskill and empower themselves. A poignant moment for us was the journey undertaken by Russell Moyana, a student with cancer who never showed any form of discomfort. With great fortitude, he continued his studies achieving excellent results even with his illness. He passed away in December, having become an icon for many.

Max Jewell who helped a lady on train when she nearly gave birth.

We are very grateful to all who give of their time, money and energy to invest in the society of the future, and we anticipate many successful years into the future. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

LADIES’ ASSOCIATION 2017

LADIES’ ASSOCIATION 2017 After the busy year of 2016 and the 175 celebrations, 2017 was a quieter year for the Ladies’ Association, but by no means short of activities. The Ladies Social provided a forum for Wynberg Moms to meet one another as well as an opportunity to learn about the many ways parents can become involved in the School. The creative talents of the Ladies were evident with the variety and presentation of the eats, with bright sunflowers adding to the decor. Portia van Staden spoke about what it meant to serve on the Ladies’ Association as part of a team – a ‘sisterhood.’ A great event for all those that attended.

Our thanks to Jeanette Muller for her support and guidance from the School. To Tessa De Klerk, Jeremy Kellerman, Jeremy Petersen and the Support Staff, our thanks to all for your contribution in helping to ensure our functions ran smoothly. We thank Mr De Waal and Anne, his wife, for their support throughout the year. As we reflect on 2017, we look back with pride and know we are all the richer for the experiences we have enjoyed while serving on the Ladies Association. The Ladies are privileged to have played a part in the life of the School in its 176th year. We will continue to fly the Wynberg flag high and with pride. With the setting of the sun, the Ladies look forward to a new dawn as we enter 2018, a time of new beginnings. Cheryl Borchardt Chairlady of the Ladies Association

To our Ladies of 2017 – Ann Coltham, Beverley Lawrence, Caryn Kingwill, Cheryl Thorburn, Dale Engelbrecht, Hayley Philander, Heidi Witbooi, Jenni McMinn, Juliet Pastor, Lavona Alexander, Lisa Carter, Lynne Spogter, Michelle Marais, Portia Van Staden, Tracy Wagner and Tilla Lotz - we say a huge thank you for your role on the Ladies. Your support and teamwork throughout the year was much appreciated and all contributed to making the Ladies the great team that it is! The Ladies rose to each challenge along the way, always keeping our motto in mind – “It Will All Work Out” – and it always does.

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SERVICE PILLAR Prefects in 2017

Nathan Wylie – Lorie House Ewin Michael – McNaughton House Mathew Lambrick – Rhodes House

Friday 21 October 2016: the annual Prefect Induction Ceremony was held in the Clegg Hall, ushering in the new student leadership for 2017.

Rogan Wiget-Beattie – Van Riebeeck House Kristopher Kruger – Wellington House Tajudien Badroodien – Academics Grant Martin – Sport

The ceremonial handing over of blazers by the outgoing prefects to the new leaders was followed by the solemn Prefect Declaration:

Siyawabuka Sineke – Culture

Proudly, yet humbly, and mindful of the responsibilities I must bear, I of Wynberg Boys’ High School do solemnly promise to carry out my prefect’s duties to the very best of my ability, at all times being fair, sincere and honest to my fellows, courageous in my actions and loyal to the traditions of Wynberg Boys’ High School.

Riaz Orrie – RCL and Sustainability **

Our prefects for 2017 were: David Mills – Head Prefect Brandon Taylor – Deputy Head Prefect Ayanda Beyile – De Villiers House Matthew Deglon – De Waal House Abenathi Botha – Littlewood House

Rivaldo Alves – Service Matthew Kievits – Wynberg Support * Aslam Bezuidenhout – Junior Grade Prefect *** Ilyaas Manan – Senior Grade Prefect *** Cameron Bowes – Grade 12 Prefect * A new portfolio – Wynberg Support. This includes support for all four pillars of the school and keeping learners informed of all activities. ** A new portfolio – Sustainability. A growing aspect of the school, this portfolio includes, among others, social and environmental awareness campaigns, initiatives and education. *** Grade 8 and Grade 9 Prefect duties of the past are now combined into one portfolio. As are the roles of the Grade 10 and Grade 11 Prefects.

Prefects 2017 L-R: Mr J Vincent; Aslam Bezuidenhout; Abenathi Botha; Matthew Lambrick; Rivaldo Alves; Matthew Deglon; Kristopher Kruger; Grant Martin ; Nathan Wylie; David Mills (Head Prefect); Mr J de Waal; Brandon Taylor (Deputy Head Prefect); Matthew Kievits; Rogan Wiget-Beattie; Siya Sineke; Ayanda Beyile; Ilyaas Manan; Riaz Orrie; Ewin Michael; Mr S Askew.

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BEING A PREFECT Being a Prefect Being a Prefect at Wynberg Boys’ High School is certainly no small task – from day one, the students have it imprinted in them that leadership, rather than some idea of privilege or power, is in fact about service. Wynberg leadership is based on the ideal of building relationships that are sincere, honest and selfless. From early on it was evident that the school had a fine group of young men steering the ship. Led by two true Wynberg men it was little wonder these young leaders would do well: under Head Prefect, David Mills, and his Deputy, Brandon Taylor, the Prefect Body was diverse, sympathetic, and humble while maintaining school pride. Both Rivaldo Alves and Ilyaas Manan were rewarded with Gold Badges for their trailblazing leadership as Service and Senior Grades prefects respectively. Not only did Ilyaas effect his own very high standards, he insisted that the school raise theirs as well, while spearheading a number of new initiatives. Rivaldo meanwhile, gave tirelessly of himself as he organised and ran numerous service events. Tajudien Badroodien was awarded the Wiegman cup for the best Silver Badge prefect, leading the Academic Portfolio with the utmost professionalism. In addition to maintaining his own studies, he led a team of students in a wide range of activities sacrificing a large amount of his own time.

What prefectship is to me - David Mills A common misconception associated with prefectship is the assumption that being made a prefect puts you in a position of power. To the contrary I have found that being a prefect is to be made a servant to the school. Not all the decisions that you make are easy. Being a prefect means that you have to make difficult decisions, decisions that test your character. “Everything you do sends a message”. This Quote from Mr Richardson rings true especially as a prefect. There is a higher expectation placed upon you. Being a prefect means to give yourself over to the school. It is a unique opportunity to improve your leadership and other skills in a safe environment where making mistakes can be corrected through mentorship, and be part of the personal growth that this opportunity affords you.

”Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less travelled, and that has made all the difference.”

The challenge for every Wynberg Man is to leave a place or a person better for having been there. We do not always know how things will go, we can only give our best and believe that, with good hearts and thoughtful minds, we will be the change we want to see in the world. We thank the Prefects of 2017 for their care, time and effort. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

SERVICE PILLAR Support Centre In 2017, the school acquired the services of Ms Michelle Ireland, an educational psychologist. Ms Ireland has made a huge impact on the work of the Support Centre in terms of her knowledge, skills and professionalism. Ms Ireland can do assessments and also offers a high level of support to students and their parents in terms of counselling as well as a broad understanding of academic issues.

continues, with an emphasis on preventative action. Many more students are experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety. The traumas they experience are reflective of society as a whole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the stress to perform at a greater level is ever present for some; family structures change for many reasons; cultural differences are experienced as a difficult process for some; long, unsafe travelling distances are dealt with daily by our students. Academic support through organizational and study skills is a big part of the work done in the Support Centre.

With great teamwork with Mrs Wilson and Mrs van der Westhuizen, an impressive remedial programme has been introduced to support and assist the students who battle with Maths and English. This programme caters for students who are invited on to the programme but there are also continuous programmes for those who feel the need for extra support themselves. The rest of the work of the Support Centre continues in terms of our schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belief that it takes a community to raise a child.

The students at our school are very busy and need support in this area in order to achieve in all areas. Many students with barriers to learning are also supported in their needs, within the context of the school where teaching all to accept differences is an admirable policy that we fully embrace. All parents and students are encouraged to engage with Ms Ireland or Mrs Kelly, no matter how small the issue might seem. Confidentiality is guaranteed and if the need is there, referrals will be made to outside professionals who can further support and assist.

The drug testing and counselling programme

Mrs Catherine Kelly, School Counsellor

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SPORTS PILLAR Athletics Teacher in charge: Mr Stefan Potgieter Sprint Coach: Mr D Parsons Middle/long distance coach: Mr A Sparrow Field events: Mr B Gondwe Captain: Dillon Sibanda

Inter-House Sports Day Our annual summer event saw Littlewood reclaim the trophy with McNaughton and Lorie second and third respectively. With some excellent individual performances, Sports Day was a good indicator of the successes the season held in store. Mrs Phephelaphi Mhlanga, the mother of athletics captain, Dillon Sibanda, kindly presented the prizes. Highlights of the day included: Daniel Judge set a new U15 100m record of 11.4 seconds. The previous record was 11.7, which had stood for 8 years. Grant Martin claimed first places in 100m, 200m, 400m, high jump and a second place in the long jump. Age group champions: U14 Andrew Fortune, U15 Zachery Adriaanse, U17 Rethabile Louw, U19 Grant Martin

Results: 1st Littlewood, 2nd McNaughton, 3rd Lorie, 4th De Waal, 5th De Villiers, 6th Rhodes, 7th Van Riebeeck, 8th Wellington

Paarl Athletics About 500 boys travelled to Paarl to support their brothers competing against the best athletes from local schools, and some from as far as George and Worcester. Wynberg attained 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 7 Bronze medals in this event. Special mention to Grant Martin, Bevan Sasman and Nic De Jager who attained the Gold medal in their events.

Zonal Inter-school Competition This is the first qualifying stage towards representing Western Province. Forty-five Wynberg athletes competed in this event and contributed to a well-deserved 2nd place overall in the competition for WBHS & WGHS. This is the highest we have been placed in the past ten years. Zonal Semi-Finals Twenty-five boys qualified at the first round of Zonals to compete at Vygieskraal against the best of Table Bay, Northern, and False Bay Zones. The evening ended with 20 of our boys

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ATHLETICS progressing to the next round, the Western Province Championships. Special mentions for the semi-finals in their age categories: Grant Martin 1st in 100m and 400m, Ruben Fourie 1st in discus and shot put, Tyler McClure 1st in javelin, Andrew Fortune 1st in 400m, Corné Conradie 1st in shot put, Vaughan Rademeyer 1st in shot put, Nick De Jager 1st in 400m.

Western Province Championships Wynberg Boys’ High School had 20 athletes who qualified for Western Province Championships, thus making the Southern Zone team. Highlights of the Championships, where our athletes competed in the U15 to U20 age groups: Grant Martin: semi-final U20 400m, 4th in 400m final, his personal best, chosen for the WP team. Shaneal Cruywagen: semi-final where he ran his personal best U20 400m. Nick de Jager: semi-final with a personal best U16 400m, 2nd in 400m final and chosen for the WP team.

Tyler McClure: 2nd in the U18 javelin and chosen for the WP team. Ruben Fourie: 3rd in the U18 shot put and chosen for the WP team. Zachery Adriaanse: received another silver medal for his contribution in the Southern Zone relay. Overall, seven Wynberg boys were selected for the WP athletics team to compete at Dal Josafat stadium, Paarl, in the Western Cape Championships. At the Western Cape Championships, WBHS’ Western Province representatives delivered the following results against the best of Boland athletics and South Western District athletics (SWD). Bevan Sasman: 4th long jump U19

Zachery Adriaanse: semi-final U16 100m, 2nd in the U16 100m final and chosen for the WP team.

Grant Martin: 4th 400m U19

Bevan Sasman: 2nd in long jump U20, and jumped his personal best of 7/18. The first Wynberg boy to break the 7m mark.

Ruben Fourie: 6th shot put U17

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Andrew Fortune: 5th 400m U14 Nick de Jager: 7th 400m U15 Tyler McClure: 8th javelin U17

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Spring Meetings Wynberg WBHS hosted the first spring meeting of the season on 16 October. As the event was due to start, the heavens opened and the rain poured down. While the rain was welcome, it necessitated the cancellation of the event, with only the inaugural Mickey Allis Memorial Mile being run. The Mile honours the memory of Old Boy, Mickey Allis, who passed away in 2016. Michael broke the school record for a mile in 1954 with a time of 4 minutes 36 seconds (still unbeaten at WBHS), the same year Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute barrier. Mr Ernest Ford (Head Prefect 1954) and Mr Allisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s widow approached the school to rename the Wynberg Mile Trophy in his honour, the same cup that lists Mr Allis as its first winner. The Mickey Allis Mile will be an annual event at our spring meeting. At the Bishops spring meeting, WBHS attained five first places, with great performances by all athletes. SACS hosted their traditional spring meeting on Friday 27 October. Wynberg walked away with 6 first places, 2 second places and 2 third places. All in all, a successful day for our athletes. RBHS hosted the final athletics spring meeting on 3 November. A challenging strong headwind notwithstanding, we were able to end our last event on a high with 9 first places, 5 second places and 2 third places. Special mention to Cole Abrahams who won the floating trophy for the best result on the day in his 3000m in a time of 9:51 minutes.

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Basketball Teacher in charge: Mrs M Wentworth (Term 1), Mr M Leresche (Term 4) By the standards set in recent years, 2017 was slightly less successful with an overall win percentage of 70%. Given that our B division (U14B, U16B and U19B) were saddled with a whole season of away games only, against top division A sides, which resulted in some mismatches, we can’t be too unhappy. Our A teams will be a little disappointed and will be firing on all cylinders in 2018 to rectify that. Wynberg came a step closer to creating a C division: a change we hope to happen in 2018. With over 150 Wynberg boys wanting to play the game, even nine teams in three divisions is not enough. My thanks go again to the coaches: Tony Konya once again produced attractive, quality play with the 1st and U16A teams. Farai Gwanyanya and Evan Visser, both Old Boys, enthusiastically worked with the U19B and U14B respectively. Mrs Melanie Wentworth’s U14 B and Mr Chris Goosen’s U16B groups, were both big and committed enough to warrant the creation of more teams in the future. Once again many boys offered to run the scoresheets and clocks on the tables at matches and as referees: the games can’t happen without them. Mrs Wentworth, with little notice, and despite all her other Department and House Head duties, took on the running of the sport in my absence during the first few months of 2017. The strength of the sport and the ever-increasing number of players is a tribute to all her efforts, enthusiasm and sporting and administrative expertise. I am very grateful to her. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Congratulations go to St. John Land (WP), Warona Mbothwe (WP trialist) and Mika Schubert, who were awarded Blues. Uzo Agubata, Ayanda Beyile, Nicholas Cable, Michael Dickson, Anele Dyan, Jordan Herbert, Grant Kantor, Jayden Manoek, Dante Marinus, Mark Opedun and Michael Rousseau all earned Colours. Connor Appollis, Ethan Faraday, Matthew Jansen, Joshua Lawrence, Pumulo Mambwe, Seth Scheepers and Matthew Williams were awarded Junior Blues Mike Leresche

Season Overview U19A Played 11, Won 8, Lost 3 Coach: Mr T Konya. Team: U. Agubata, A. Beyile, N. Cable, M. Dickson, A. Dyan, J. Herbert, M. Jansen, G. Kantor, S. Land, J. Manoek, D. Marinus, W. Mbothwe, L. Nqubelani, M. Opedun, M. Rousseau, M. Schubert.

U19B Played 9, Won 0, Lost 9 Coach: Mr F Gwanyanya. Team: C. Bredeveldt, C. Faraday, M. Frieslaar, D. Harrison, X. Kong, T. Mentoor, S. Ngxalambiso, J. Price, I. Park, R. Parker, S. Scheepers.

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U16A Played 11, Won 7, Lost 4 Coach: Mr T Konya. Team: C. Appollis, T. Chamba, T. Crowie, I. Feni, M. Jansen,D. Judge, J. Lawrence, T. Marimutu, R. Marle, D. Marlie, S. Scheepers, M. Vallie, M. Williams.

U16B Played 9, Won 1, Lost 8 Coach: Mr C Goosen. Team: I. Ahmed, B. Boulle, T. Burke, K. Collison, D. Denton, L. Heath, E. James, J. Johnston, L. Lodewyk, U. Monier, J. Mouton, J. Sasman, E. Welby-Solomon, C. Vincent.

U14A Played 11, Won 8, Lost 3 Coach: Mrs M Wentworth / Mr M Leresche. Team: M. Bassett, J. Brown, J. Cheung, E. Faraday, J. Jansen, L. Mafuya, P. Mambwe, J. Samuels, M. Shabodien, E.Turner, M. Uphill.

U14B Played 9, Won 5, Lost 4 Coach: Mr E Visser / Mrs M Wentworth. Team: A. Bailey, M. Bassett, E. Benya, H. Engel, A. Faardiel, K. Haupt, R. Manuel, A. Najaar, N. Parker, J. Robinson, L. Smith, K. Stotesbury, E. Taylor.

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CRICKET

Cricket Overview Wynberg cricket continued to innovate and push the boundaries of possibility in 2017. Two T20 titles, 21 WP representatives across all age groups, recognition at national level, a record winning bowling performance and victory on the JK oval and the appointment of a Director of cricket were some of the highlights of the year. For the 1st XI, the year was incredibly mixed. They could do virtually no wrong in the 1st term strolling even past an accomplished Cape Town CC side by 7 wickets in a warm up in January. Only two losses were recorded between January and March – the most significant of these being the heart-breaking and slightly inexplicable loss to Hudson Park in the semi-final of the National T20 champs. This had brought an end to our T20 adventure of winning the Cape Town title vs Bishops at the Vineyard and the regional Western Cape title vs Paul Roos at Boland Bank Park. The side was bolstered by Thando Ntini who arrived as a batter from Selborne but quickly proved to be following in his father’s footsteps as a quick bowler.

side to participate in the 2017 World Cup. The junior age groups were not to be outdone and unlike the 1st XI, the 14A and 15A side performed well right up till the end of the season in term 4. The 15A side won the T20 knockout cup. The 14A side lost only 3 out of 19 including an unbeaten tour of Hilton. The 2nd XI were equally good losing only 2 out 19. And so it is easy to see why our players were rewarded with so many WP representative caps. Cricket will resume again in earnest at the Cape Cricket Festival in January, hosted jointly with Paarl Boys’. The fortunes of our cricketers will be enhanced by the presence of Wynberg Old Boy, Andrew Wylie, who will be beginning his first full year as Director of Cricket. Andrew is an accomplished ex-First Class cricketer who will hone not only technical kills but also game management strategy to ensure that coaches are well equipped to take our teams to the next level. Mike Engelbrecht

Ironically, it was a spinner that recorded the most stupendous figures of the year when Umar Anthony took 9/7 in the 113 run win over Paarl Boys (bowled out for 15). These figures are the best ever by a Wynberg 1st XI cricketer and the best ever on the JK oval by any bowler. And it all happened in Eric Lefson’s 800th match – 27 matches before his eventual retirement after SACS in term 4. Despite having his thunder stolen on this occasion, Ntini was selected to the SA U19 WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

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Cricket 1st XI Coach: Mr E Lefson. Professional: Mr O Nauhaus. Manager: Mr R Inglis. Captain: Karl Vermeulen Played 47, Won 39, Drew 0, Lost 8 2017 was a year that started full of expectation. The team was very experienced with five players coming back for their third year and a few Grade 11s playing their second. In the end, it will be remembered as a good year but not quite the great year it could have been. For the most part, the first term lived up to expectations with the team playing some very good cricket. There were many highlights. Firstly, playing two 2-day games against Paarl Boys and Rondebosch. These games are very useful as they introduced the boys to a different aspect of the game that they will encounter after school. We played well at the critical moments to win both games when they were on a knife-edge. The team completed a rare triple crown after a great chase against SACS on an extremely difficult pitch. We won the

Knockout Cup for the fourth time in a row – a record. We also won the franchise final and just a moment of madness stopped us playing for the national championship. The fourth term saw the team regress disappointingly and fail to finish off the year the way we should have. There were many reasons – we had a lot of injuries, a number of players were selected for WP and that appeared to take priority, and we were not allowed to have a proper pre-season, but ultimately it comes down to our own personal performances, which were just not good enough and we need to own that. The team was very well balanced when we managed to put everyone on the field! Perhaps the only thing lacking was a dominant number 4 but the rest was there – long batting line-up with a few batters averaging over 40, a very good opening attack and a couple of top spinners. I would like to thank Oscar Nauhaus for his effort and energy he put into this team – it has really been a pleasure to work with such a dedicated young man and excellent coach. Many thanks to the parents for all their help, especially to Andre and Tracy Vermeulen who have had captain’s duties for two years. Finally, to our dedicated scorer Jason Harrison for doing a great job for another year. As this is my final report I would like to thank the school for the privilege of being allowed to coach the team for the past 18 years. It has been a fantastic journey and one I will miss immensely, and I would like to wish the team all the best in the future. Eric Lefson

1st XI vs SACS

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Cricket 1st XI Pen Portraits Karl Vermeulen (captain) – Karl was again our best batsman. His records speak for themselves. He has scored the second most runs in school history, made seven centuries and averaged over 40 for his 1st Team career – remarkable for an opening bat. He has a good all-round game and a determination that gives him the tools to succeed at a higher level. Grant Martin – During the first term, Grant showed what he could do and produced some clutch innings. When in full flight, he is so easy on the eye and really makes the game look simple. In the fourth term, his poor form was disappointing most noticeably for himself, but when he backed himself he showed all the elements of the exceptional player he is capable of being. Josh Breed – Josh has a great passion and love for the game. He has had, after a slow start, a high school career to be proud of. As an allrounder, he is one of the best I can remember. His passion is batting and although his numbers are very good, he almost plays with an element of fear that leads to a lack of fluidity. His leg spin bowling, although not always consistent, shows real potential. His 7/54 against Rondebosch was special. Not sure where cricket will take him but I can see him with his whites on when he’s 50! Kyle Pluke – Kyle has taken the new ball for the last three years. Although he has always had the ability to bowl some great deliveries, his consistency has been below par. What was good was in the fourth term when he showed what he could do and finally looked the part. I hope he can build on this in club cricket. Cedric Landers – Cedric was parachuted straight into the team from the 3rd team and initially did very well. His aggressive style put us on the front foot early and played a major role in the

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successful first term. Although the fourth term did not go well, Cedric has potential to be a good club cricketer, and the key is for him to keep his game simple. Umar Anthony – Umar has really developed into a very effective cricketer. He hits the ball well (albeit not consistently), his offies are very accurate and he is a fine fielder. He is just so valuable and helped win many a game. He also set the record for the best bowling figures, in 1st Team history with his 9 wickets against Paarl Boys when defending a low score. It was a huge blow when he got injured playing rugby and missed almost all the fourth term Jason Alexander – Although Jason was in and out of the team, he never gave less than 100% when he played. He is a raw cricketer but has the ability to bowl that unplayable ball and no batsman looked at ease against him. A great team man who could have a very good final year. Wade Dollman – It was a sad year for Wade due to a very bad injury that kept him out of all sport for 9 months. This was a pity for a young man whose final year promised so much after a very good Grade 11 year. Nevertheless, a good team man till the end. Matthew de Villiers – Matthew really came into his own as a reliable mid order batter. What made him so valuable was his ability to contribute when the team needed him most. Mathew also possesses a fine pair of hands. I look forward to seeing what he can achieve in his Matric year. Brett Johnson – Such a talented young man, both as a keeper and mid order bat. He played some of the best innings that changed many a game, yet the next day he could be useless. What happens in the future is up to him – he could be a great cricketer if he doesn’t get in his own way. Raees Carr – Raees played most of the first term

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and although he has been a bit part player until now, he has the potential to become a very fine cricketer. His batting is technically sound, and his leg spinners are very accurate. I predict a very fine future. Bonga Makaka – Bonga came in later in the year and has impressed with the value he placed on his wickets. He still requires a lot of work on his fielding, but his game is maturing and he could become a reliable source of runs at the top of the order. Thando Ntini – Thando is a fine opening bowler but missed most of the year with injury issues. His biggest strength, besides consistency, is his ability to perform well in the big games. Cameron Tanner – Cameron played on and off through the year. He has very good hand-eye coordination and strikes the ball well. He has the ability to become a really effective, destructive batsman but needs to both learn to understand his game and believe in himself. Matthew Mingo – Matthew was a little unlucky as he was always the one that missed out. He offers a team a lot with good hitting, decent offies and fine fielding but can’t quite put it all together. He certainly could have a very effective final year.

Cricket U15A The U15A team assembled for the first time at the end of last year after what had been a tough year for the boys with few wins. The boys were however full of endeavour and eager to set right the wrongs of their U14 season. 2017 kicked off with the Somerset Festival where some of the top schools attended, with Wynberg concluding the festival with 4 wins from 5 matches. There were some excellent individual performances throughout the week, but the highlight was the victory over Rondebosch in a tightly contested match. Simon Schultz received an accolade for scoring a century in a T20 match. During the first term we had a few ups and downs, but ended on the winning side more often than not. Victories over Rondebosch and Bishops in our declaration matches were again highlights for the team and we capped off the first term by winning the Western Province T20 knockout competition. Cricket recommenced during term four with a tour to Affies. We had mixed results during the week and came home having won 2 and lost 2 matches. Individually there were again excellent performances from Hishaam Lagadien, Tristan Perez and Liam Lawrence. Perez’s knock of 83 off 40 balls in a T20 match against Jeppe was again of the highest order. We concluded the normal season unbeaten and for the third time in three matches, we beat Rondebosch (by 155 runs). Sebastian Volans scored 97 runs in the match and Hishaam Lagadien picked up another five-wicket haul to bring us home in the second last over of the match.

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CRICKET was again the highlight. Zayd Noor captained the team well and the boys have shown immense growth over the last year. Individual performance highlight: Tristan Perez: 1030 runs for the calendar year. Hishaam Lagadien: 47 wickets in total.

Cricket U14A Coaches: Mr P van Schalkwyk, Mr M Joubert. Captain: Nicholas Govender Players: Kieron Adams, Daniel Bearne, Laeeq Cooper, Ben Currie, Fayyaad Domingo, Nick Evans, Josh Koff, Jesse Prodehl, Aamir Shaik, Keenan Thyssen, Zubayr Wagiet, Tyler Williams. Played 19, Won 13, Lost 3, Draws 3 (2 games abandoned due to lightning) This team consisted of a group of talented, but also keen and determined young cricketers who were a pleasure to coach. The team ended up producing excellent results, not because of one or two stars, but because every individual contributed and because of the depth of our batting and bowling line up. It was also a group of physically small boys who were often much smaller than the opposition, but they made up for this with a passion for cricket and the ability to stay focused throughout the match. They always practiced hard, were willing to learn from their mistakes, and developed a wonderful team spirit which made them play for the team rather than themselves. The highlights of the season were certainly the matches against Rondebosch and SACS in the first term. We went in as the underdogs, but ended

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up winning both games after both went down to the wire. In both cases it was a massive team effort and a lot of determination that secured the victories. The tour to Hilton was memorable. It is an extremely prestigious cricket festival and we ended up playing some of the top cricket schools in the country. We played outstanding cricket throughout the week, winning four of the six matches. Two nail-biting games against Maritzburg College (declaration) and Westville (T20) were both abandoned because of lightning. We managed to beat St Charles (50 over and T10) twice, Hilton (50 over) and Michaelhouse (T20) during the week. The highlight was certainly the 10th wicket partnership of 23 runs against Hilton to secure victory by 1 wicket. We played a lot of limited overs cricket at Hilton which certainly forced the boys to learn quickly about field placings, sweepers and fielding restrictions. The lowlights of the term were our three losses. We lost to Grey PE and Affies in term 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not because they were better cricketers, but because they were physically much bigger than us. Our worst performance of the season was the return game against Rondebosch where we found ourselves 36 for 5 early in the morning and struggled to recover on what turned out to be a real batters wicket. It was the only occasion in the season where we were flat throughout and nobody produced anything to save the day. This team has a great future ahead of them, particularly when they mature physically. They can nearly all bat, there are four quality spinners and four quality seamers, and most of the players are quality all-rounders. Despite their size, they are also a very good fielding team. We will watch them with anticipation in the future.

SPORTS PILLAR Cross Country 2017 saw a packed schedule where we took part in seven League races, the Zonal Championships, Western Province Championships, our annual run against Grey High, and the Bi-Annual Cape Schools week hosted by Rondebosch. Our Zonal season was good with nine boys qualifying to take part in the Western Province Cross Country Championships, and Cole Abrahams being selected for the Western Province team, our first U14 boy in over 20 years. Cole took part at the Western Cape Championships and came 7th overall, only one place off selection for the South African Cross Country Championships. Our fixture against Grey was again a highlight. While our first and second team lost, our third team pulled off a good victory.

Cape Schools Week Seven of our boys – Spencer Luck, Matthew Deglon, Kris Kruger, Cole Abrahams, Dylan Rudolph, Timothy Meyer and Luke Meyer – took part in the Cape Schools Cross Country week. As a team they took part in two races. The first hosted at Rondebosch Boys’ High school took the form of an 8km race. The first five runners of each team counted for a team position. Wynberg placed fourth overall out of the eight schools. The second race took place at Groot Constantia with a lovely mist and great views. This was in the form of a relay event and again Wynberg Placed 4th. The boys really enjoyed the competition and running against schools from the Eastern Cape. Our thanks to Rondebosch for hosting the event. It was a great learning curve for the boys and we look forward to taking part in it again in 2019.

Southern Zone League Race Wynberg hosted the league race on our fields in July. With over 500 runners taking part from over 35 schools it was a bit frenetic. All went well and our boys placed well in the home advantage event. Congratulations to Cole Abrahams for winning the U14 race, and Dylan Rudolf for his 6th place. Timothy and Luke Meyer were placed 7th and 8th respectively with Seth Meyer placing 10th - all in the U16 race. Spencer Luck and Matthew Deglon placed 5th and 9th respectively in the U19 race. Wynberg Cross Country Team performance over the season’s League races: League Race 1 U19 Team placed 2nd League Race 2 U16 Team placed 1st and U19 Team 1st League Race 3 U16 Team placed 1st League Race 4 U19 Team placed 2nd League Race 5 U16 Team placed 2nd and U19 Team 2nd League Race 6 U16 Team placed 1st and U19 Team 1st

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Hockey Upon reflection, the 2017 season was a good one. Yes, we want to win every game, every trophy and achieve every goal we set, but sometimes that doesn’t happen. The big lessons for all the players is not just how they reflect upon the 2017 season as a team but also their own personal contribution and growth and how they can improve moving forward into 2018. It is with great sadness that we bade farewell to one of Wynberg’s finest, Mr Paul Revington. His influence on Wynberg Hockey has been phenomenal and the future Wynberg successes will be a result of the hard work and planning done by “Revs”. The Wynberg Hockey Family wish him and his family well in the U.K. Great Britain Hockey is very fortunate to have one of our very own Wynberg Old Boys in their camp.

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that the 1st XI of 2017 would set new heights for WBHS hockey and go on to set higher challenges for future WBHS hockey players and teams to come. The team did well to achieve some of the expectations placed before them, but at the same time they also fell short on a few. At times, their approach to certain games – especially the big ones – lacked the confidence that they should have had, considering the wealth of experience within the team. This allowed opposition to always feel like they had a chance against us. Despite a few disappointing results, the 1st XI recorded some very good performances. The match won against Pretoria Boys’ High was a special one as the team wanted to reverse the result against them in 2016. Throughout the season the team had some goods wins against Bishops, Paul Roos and SACS. However, the team’s finest performance – the end of season win over Bergvliet High School – remains the league highlight. With a 15-0 result needed to win the W.P. Boys’ School league, the boys played with pride and passion and achieved the result that they deserved. This game meant so much to so many boys, for those that were playing their last official school match and also for those disappointed after being knocked out of the W.P. Boys Knockout Cup earlier by Rondebosch.

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This game showed what this team was really capable of achieving and if the team had shown more of these characteristics throughout the season, then several of those disappointing results could have been quite different. The 1st XI achieved some extraordinary stats this year. Between the 18 players fielded throughout the season we had more than 1000 combined U19A caps between the players. I stand to be corrected, but this could very well be a record! Below is the breakdown of some very special players milestones: 5 players with more than 50 Caps - Ethan Robbertze, Tristan Cooke, Ryan Sproul, Abenathi Botha, Tevin Petersen

Individual Provincial & National Selections: W.P. U18A (Gold medalists): Callen Heynes, Brent Johnson, Chase Lourens, Liam Madison, Grant Martin, Tevin Petersen, Devin Stanton (Coach) W.P. U18B Liam Hermanus, Jesse Kriel, Mouton Joubert (Coach) Special congratulations to the boys selected for South African teams: S.A. U18A - Abanathi Botha, Callen Heynes, Grant Martin, Tevin Petersen S.A. U18B - Chase Lourens S.A. U17A - Brent Johnson

2 players with over 90 Caps - Wade Dollan 98, Callen Heynes 97 3 players with more than 100 Caps - Chase Lourens 104, Grant Martin 102, Liam Madison 137

This shows not just the vastness of experience this team boasted, but also the consistent quality of performance of the players themselves. This is a great achievement for the boys and for Wynberg hockey.

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The season started with a challenging Nomads tour for the boys, returning to Cape Town with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses. This is not usual for a Wynberg side and the boys were motivated, moving into the season to turn those results around.

It was an amazing season for this incredibly talented U14A side. Not only did they win their league, they also won the Knockout Cup and they also managed to end the season unbeaten.

The second term turned out to be just as challenging with a lot of games being lost by no more than a goal. This showed that the boys clearly had enough potential, but they weren’t portraying a good enough mental effort. Eventually the side started playing more as a unit, depending on the skills of each player and not only on a few individuals. With this change came an improvement in results in the remaining games in the season, with just two narrow 2-1 losses against Paul Roos and then Rondebosch in the knockout final.

This is a phenomenal effort considering they came up against some very good opposition throughout the season. One of the most impressive aspects of this U14A side is that – despite their obvious talent – they possessed an incredible work ethic and determination to succeed. This attitude will be as important for them as they find their place in more senior hockey next year and into the future. There is such depth coming through from the rest of the U14s, too, and competition for places will be tough. I am sure everyone that watched them play this year will agree that exciting things are still to come from this group.

Wynberg hockey players always improve massively as the season progresses, and this group was no different.

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start to the year to bed with a Triple Crown in the 3rd term while the 15A side will be remembered for wins over Grey, the 62-0 demolition of Bosch on their own patch and the fact that we scored double the points that our opposition did. They will be a team to watch in 2018.

Overview The worst drought in living memory continued in 2017 with only one match Saturday experiencing rain all season. For that we had to travel all the way to Stellenberg. The change in weather on that day did nothing to change the fortunes of the Wynberg 1st XV. Anyone watching on that day would have been saddened to see how comprehensively Wynberg were played off the park by a team that we had not lost to in our history up till that point. This summed up the 2017 season. It would not be helpful to dissect each disappointing loss – but suffice it to say that a failure to register a single Southern Suburbs win combined with a 103 – 12 loss to Paarl Gym set the alarm bells ringing. These results also belie the effort that went in from October 2016 right up till the end of August 2017. The rewards were agonizingly out of reach all year though with Grey, Bishops at home, Queens College at CSW, Rondebosch away and SACS at home all being winnable games – if only for better decision making and a bit of luck at crucial times. The coaching staff is already hard at work prepping for 2018 and the Director rugby, Craig Childs, has already had meetings with Old Boys and other stakeholders to establish structures and a vision that will prevent a repeat of the annus horribilis that was ’17.

As the sun sets on 2017, it is worthwhile remembering what was good about the year in rugby terms. Again, 1300 rugby players from 20 schools enjoyed the participation in our Standard Bank Sports festival. Our Referees Society went from strength to strength with 90% of all games being officiated by schoolboys for home games – something not happening at any other school in the Western Cape. Our Director of Rugby is busy creating a gym culture that will benefit our boys and their conditioning levels well after they leave Wynberg. Wynberg old boy, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, has become a darling of the media and Newlands in his performances for WP and the Stormers while Jarryd Sage recently earned a Pro 14 cap for the Kings. No doubt, 2018 will have its share of highs and lows – and hopefully some rain. But all hands will be on deck to ensure the ship of 2018 is turned around and steered away from the stormy waters of 2017. Mike Engelbrecht

The other age groups had reason to be more cheerful, however. The U14 age group played some very clever rugby on the back of great team spirit and defence – who can forget their famous win over Paarl Gym? Not to mention the one against Grey. The U16A side put their nightmarish

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RUGBY Rugby 1st XV I have never worked with a more resilient group of students than in 2017. The inner circle of a team is a special place to be. One sees and learns things about one another, both good and bad, all very real with nowhere to hide. In modern times we are wired to try something and move on if we do not gain immediate satisfaction or perceived successes. The towel is often thrown in too easily and excuses become the order of the day. Therefore, to have 32 teenagers arrive at every field, gym, and video session ready to give of their best and prepare to face opposition with passion no matter what happened the previous Saturday, is unusual, and inspiring. Bailing out on the season after heavy losses was never an option and when we kept asking for more, our boys and coaching team responded. We committed at the beginning of the season that relationships would come first and we would not be a cracked team. It is amazing how when you come out and claim something, you tend to be challenged in that particular area. We watched as local sides who were on winning streaks struggled to keep their teams together, but our team stayed loyal and true to their commitment. Players who were injured as early as May never missed a session all season. They picked up cones, ran water and cheered from the touchlines. I struggle to put my finger on why this team was so loyal, but they were. I am very proud of my players and coaching team. Nothing came easy, not even our wins against Marlow and a high-flying Selborne team. WYNBERG BOYSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Both games were sealed at the death and aged our supporters by decades. The most memorable victory was definitely against Selborne. Our team leaders and players took full control of the fixture and, even with significant injuries, managed to pip a team with nine Craven week players. The players deserved more of these results, but life is life. Besides our boys being unbelievably loyal and committed this year, we had the full support of their parents and staff members. Our Headmaster and Director of Sport went above and beyond to show their appreciation and support. My coaching team were always in the ring with me and had my back. Our players matriculating in 2017 will flourish in the years to come. They are very good rugby players and are mentally tough. I look forward to watching them thrive on club rugby pitches, and in life over the years to come. I hope to have the privilege to coach many of them again in their future careers. Justin van Winkel

Rugby 1st XV Pen Portraits Anthony Ducroq - 9 Caps Tony was the example in the preseason. He conditioned harder than any other player and made sure that his skill set developed to a level required to play 1st XV rugby. We selected him and he went from strength to strength. He approached every session with an open mind and was always eager to learn. Unfortunately, due to a debilitating back injury we lost Tony too early in the season. He, however, confirmed how committed he was by never missing a training session and always added value on game days. He always put the team first and will thrive in the years to come.

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Cameron Bowes - 40 Caps Cam continued where he left off the previous season, putting the opposition’s defence under significant pressure. He is an unorthodox player who the opposition struggled to handle and who always excited the Wynberg crowd. His ability to take our own kick offs was as good as it gets, which I didn’t see from any other player in 2017. He rallied a young pack around him and moulded them into a combative and tight knit unit. Cam managed his knee injury throughout the entire season but never backed out of a challenge. He has the physical ability and skill set to make a massive impression on club rugby or at a higher level. Chase Hermanus - 16 Caps Chase is a competitor and he confirmed this when we threw him into the deep end by shifting him from the midfield onto the wing due to his effective defence. He never hesitated for a second and reciprocated like we knew he would. As an elite cricketer, he was extended in the preseason, but never made excuses. He arrived in 2017, fitter and faster than before, and will be a serious threat in 2018 if he continues with the same drive, willingness to learn and 100% support of his teammates and coaches. Chris Colborne - 37 Caps Chris provided the physical presence in the midfield that we required. He built momentum on attack and was abrasive on defence. We never had to ask him to bring it at a training session or on a match day. We saw how crucial he was to our team early in the season when he scored in injury time with three defenders on his back against Marlow and to top it all off, after being out for 4 weeks with a damaged ankle, he came back in the final game of the season and scored three tries against SACS. Chris has the physical ability, skill set and drive to play at a very high level. I don’t think he even knows how good he is.

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Dave Mills - 7 Caps Dave is the epitome of a Wynberg Man. Once he commits to something he stays in the fight till the end and make no excuses. Even with a host of other commitments and suffering a serious hand injury he stayed in the fight right till the end. Just like his character off the field, on the field he works tirelessly and put his body on the line. Dave has the stand out stat having a 100% tackle completion rate in 2017. David Botha - 16 Caps David made sure that he did not go unnoticed in the off season. He trained harder and spent more time on his individual skills than any other member of the squad. He made no excuses about having to travel long distances to training sessions and we reciprocated by backing him. He had some hurdles along the way which he dealt with head on and responded positively by bouncing back each time. Dave improved significantly over the season and he finished off his season with a monumental effort in the final match against SACS. Dylan Munro - 16 Caps Dylan doesn’t need to be invited to the contest, he will be there and will be ready to compete. I saw significant personal growth in Dylan as the season went on and he ended his Grade 11 year on the wing because he made sure through his performances that he could not be left out. He understands the game and wants to beat the best. He also has the physicality and skills required to play scrumhalf at a high level and will be a significant force in the 2018 season. Inga Halu - 40 Caps The number of caps that Inga has earned in his first two years of 1st XV rugby confirms how important he is to our team. This was backed up by the players who voted him as the “player’s player of the year”. He went through a transition phase in the first few games of the season, WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

RUGBY making the shift from the front row to blindside flank. He realised that he needed to make more of an impact and increase his work rate which he did by putting in the extra yards off the pitch. His performances for the rest of the season were impactful. He carried through the opposition and smashed teams backwards on defence. 2018 looks very bright for this powerful, young man.

victory against Selborne. His entire game developed this season and his mind set shifted from a player who was happy just to be a part of the team, to player who was there to make an impact and not go unnoticed. This young man extends himself through all of the pillars of the school and we were very proud when he was appointed as the Head Prefect for 2018.

James Pearse - 20 Caps James did not miss a single game in first year of 1st XV rugby which, in itself, is a significant accomplishment. He packed down as a loose head and as a hooker during the season. His lineout throwing developed well and he maintained a decent throwing average, but it was his scrumming and ability to turn ball over at the breakdown which really stood out. James was always supportive of the coaches and team, and brought significant energy to training sessions and practices. He now has the grounding and will flourish in 2018.

Jarryd Turner - 6 Caps Jarryd should’ve had more caps this season but had to play catch up, working himself up from the third team. He doesn’t lack any ability and has big engine and plenty of grunt, which is required for a flank. He joined us quite late in the season and added plenty of fizz. Jarryd needs to develop consistency at school and in his private life if he wants to reach his full potential.

Jarrod Price - 12 Caps Jarrod has always had the ability to create opportunities from nothing and because of this he was backed as a young wing. We threw him straight into the mix and he had to front up against the best in the country. This was a significant learning curve for the young man and he approached the challenges positively. He stayed in the fight and remained loyal to our team. In the off season Jarrod will do the hard yards and will be an experienced wing that others will have to chase and try to contain in 2018. Jarrod Whitson - 13 Caps Jarrod lets his actions speak for themselves, and his actions exemplified a player who wanted to play 1st XV rugby. We selected him as a back-up loose head prop and hooker but later on in the season when the team needed him, once again he fronted up, but this time as a starting tight head prop. He anchored the scrum in a highlight WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Jason Alexander - 19 Caps Jason has a sublime first season of 1st XV rugby. His ability to break through defensive systems was crucial for our attack. His lineout throwing was composed and accurate and he was part of solid scrumming outfit. As the season went on, he was challenged on his defence and his allround work rate and he responded well. Jason drove the team from the front and you could see his passion on Saturdays by the way he played and charged the team up. He was good enough to play in the WP side and we are looking forward to a big 2018 season from this energetic young man. Kyle Lamb - 12 Caps Kyle was our utility back this year who covered every single position in the backline. Wherever we needed him, he responded with a positive attitude and would do the research and take the advice required in the specific position. We understood that it was a challenge to move around and not settle in one position but on the contrary he also developed a broader skill set that will equip him in the coming season to stake a claim in the backline and shine in the 2018 season.

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Liam Lotz - 20 Caps Liam was required to shift from an U16 flank to a 1st XV lock. His lineout and kick off receipts developed well through the season as he came to grips with the expectations of a lock. On attack he continued to be the leading rucker and worked himself into the ground for the team. It was incredibly beneficial to have another loose forward on the pitch. Liam developed into a hard and abrasive defender and along with his superb selfless attitude will have a massive 2018 season. Livi van Wyk - 20 Caps Livi was backed for every single game this season. He had to learn to play a new position, at full back, and enjoyed the challenges it presented. He is brave, has a solid boot and can control a team. Livi delivered some scintillating moments this season and his try against Selborne was unrivalled for try of the year, where he showed just how deft his touches can be and how exciting he is with ball in hand. Livi learnt many lessons this year and with a solid preseason he will continue to be the general that we require to thrive in 2018. Llayne Lawrence - 1 Cap Llayne was one of the stand-out players in the second team this year. He is only in Grade 10 but never backed down for a second. We kept a close eye on him on Saturdays and he never wavered from 1st XV squad training. Llayne is always up for the fight but will need to broaden his vision on the pitch in order to stamp his authority on a first team pitch in 2018, which he certainly has the capabilities of doing. Luthando Woji - 13 Caps Woji only missed fixtures this season because of a broken hand. In the game that he broke his hand, he continued to play for as long as he could. Woj always put his team first, no matter the scenario or circumstances. We asked a lot from this young man. He packed down at both loose head and tight head in his first year of senior rugby and

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he thrived. Woj continued to be a big hitter on defence but the significant improvement was in his ball carrying ability which was highlighted by a scintillating try against Grey. Woj will continue to work hard for the team and will thrive in 2018. Maahir Eksteen - 6 Caps Maahir had to show a lot of perseverance this season in the second team and eventually got his call up late in the season. He had a lot to learn and worked hard to adjust to the tempo and the demands of 1st XV rugby. He plugged the hole in the midfield and on the wing for the team. Maahir’s biggest attribute is that he wasn’t afraid to hit in the midfield on defence. With more time on task Maahir will continue to develop and make inroads in club rugby. Matt Doyle - 36 Caps His appointment as captain wasn’t a difficult decision. Matt had played a full season of 1st XV rugby in 2016 and even received a few caps in 2015. He put in loads of extra time and effort into his individual skills and made sure that he was physically ready. He needed to lead a team of committed boys who lacked experience, which he did from the front and through his actions rather than just empty words. Matt asked question of defences around the fringes when attacking and was always up for the physicality on defence. Matt’s game management and tempo control improved significantly throughout the season and I am keen to monitor Matt’s development in senior rugby where he should flourish. Matthew De Villiers - 4 Caps Matthew’s passion is cricket and he struggled to strike a balance in the off season but once winter started he quickly reminded the Wynberg faithful of his attacking prowess. He dictated and controlled most second team games like a seasoned pivot. He has the vision to match his passing and kicking game. If he committed wholeheartedly to playing 1st XV rugby he would make a significant impact. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

RUGBY Matthew Kievits - 7 Caps Matthew learnt that you need to commit 100% because anything less just wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do. He showed a lot of fight for the second team and got an opportunity late in the season to play 1st XV rugby. He always had the passion, skill set and physical ability but needed consistent time on task at the higher level. He brought a lot of passion and an edge to the pack and will be a good club man in years to come. Max Jewell - 8 Caps Max is very exciting with ball in and had a very good season in the second team where he played on the wing and in the midfield. If Max puts extra time into his decision making and skill set he will make inroads in the club rugby scene. Mika Schubert - 19 Caps Mika managed to be the chairman of entertainment and still deliver massive performances every week. He had a tough challenge of controlling the line-out which he did with aplomb. As the season went on his all-round physicality improved and he realised that no point of contact can be entered at less than 100%. He was always committed to his team and coaches and he ran around with a youthful energy and enjoyment that rubbed off on the rest of team. Mika was a valuable member of the team and will be crucial in 2018. Nathan Moore - 5 Caps Nathan had a good season in the second team and got his chances sporadically for the 1st XV. He learnt this season that you cannot wait in the line and hope for things to happen but you need to put your hand up and make sure that you stake your claim. With this revelation came an increased level of physicality which is demanded at this level. Nathan is a loyal and committed young man who will arrive in 2018 with experience and ready to front up. WYNBERG BOYSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Nic Witte - 22 Caps Nic took to the team like a duck to water. He brought energy and bite to the pack and he was certainly a team favourite. Nic proved his commitment as he fought through multiple injuries without complaining to make sure that he could anchor the tight head side and that our team was good to go on Saturdays. Nic has only just started to tap into his potential. He is strong, skillful and is a natural athlete. More importantly Nic has a very good way with people and brings out the best in them. He was committed and loyal and has a massive 2018 season ahead of him. Patrick Chivanga - 12 Caps Pat is a big, strong outside back who manages to hold defenders up and creates space and opportunity for these around him. We saw him do this the very first time he touched the ball at Newlands and he excited the Wynberg faithful. Pat has come a long way this season and adjusted to the intensity of 1st XV rugby. His physicality improved significantly and his understanding of the finer technical details came a long way. He is a wonderful young man who loves his rugby. He will have a big 2018 season. Ryan Biscombe - 31 Caps Ryan was backed for two seasons at 1st XV level and formed a ferocious combination in the midfield where he was incredibly abrasive on defence and unsettled many opponents in this channel. His attack came a long way by working on his passing game and he found the ability to link with his wings. It was incredibly frustrating that he got injured with just a few games left in the season. He is a supportive and committed young man who has plenty of rugby in him and will thrive at club level. Saeed Fakier - 18 Caps Saeed never needed to be asked to lift his game. He arrived every single week and did the hard yards that nobody else wanted to do. His defensive

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stats were outstanding, both in the volume and completion of his tackles. He never did this for self-glory but rather for his team. His first year of senior rugby has been outstanding. He has the work rate, athleticism and drive to compete with the best and I have no doubt that he will have a significant 2018 season. Siya Nombakuse - 39 Caps Siya is a gifted rugby player but he struggled to find his groove early on when we shifted him to full back. After switching him back to the wing he started to gain momentum and thrive but when he finally landed up in the midfield, we saw the best of Siya. His sheer athletic ability was hard for opponents to manage and he was hard hitting on defence. He has the ability to play anywhere out wide but we wanted Siya on the ball and creating opportunities for those around him. Siya also learnt a lot about leadership and setting an example which we have seen spill over into all facets of his life. He will thrive in 2018 Jamie Aremband - 41 Caps Jamie was the most committed and loyal water boy I could ever ask for. He served the players like family, no matter the results. Jamie has a massive heart and brings out the best in everyone around him. He taught me many lessons without him even realising it. Wynberg Boys’ high School is a better place because of Jamie and he will carve a significant and meaningful life in the years to come.

Rugby U16A Coaches: Mr D Ross, Mr W Edwards, Mr G Porter, Mr P Loubser Captain: Devon Pretorius Team: Rethabile Louw, Cormac Faul, Daniel Spogter, Tim Hoenson, Matthew Damonze, Marzuq Allen, Reza Grever, Ben Schaffer, Daiyaan Hendricks, Tauliep Esau, Wandile Notshe, Arin Long, Kuhle Rooiland, Reece Brice, Campbell Egan-Fowler, Matthew James, Storm Allen-Shepard, Dillon Sibanda, Tariro Chamba, Josh Florence, Dayiaan Marlie Played 17, Won 7, Lost 10 A tough first half to 2017 that saw Wynberg’s Supera Moras spirit turn to a positive season finish. Notwithstanding a 6-match run of losses, including 2 Wynberg Festival matches where the team were in the lead with less than five minutes remaining, hard work and commitment began to show in the on field approach and performances. The match against Grey High again saw the opposition scoring a late try to win by six points. This could have led to a very bad season, but these results rallied the boys together and the next week against Bishops, the boys made the step-up. Trailing with a few minutes remaining, Wynberg scored a try and closed the match out by converting a drop goal. It felt like we were working with a new team and this was seen the next week in a narrow two point loss against Stellenberg. The first part of the season finished off with a well-structured victory against SACS. The second part of the season started with a loss against a very well rounded touring team and followed with losses against Paarl Gymnasium and Paul Roos, two matches where the score was not a true reflection of the match.

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RUGBY Ahead of us we had three tough fixtures remaining, starting with our biggest task against Rondebosch. The boys delivered an amazing performance but still trailed by a point when Rondebosch thought they had put the ball out for the win, only for us to take a quick throw in seconds before the time was up. We built up play onto their try-line and shifted the ball wide to score in the corner and secure the win. The following week against Bishops started with a great first half performance by every player on the field which lead to comfortable victory. We finished the season against SACS with the chance of a triple crown. SACS stepped up their game for this fixture, but our boys rallied through a tough match and once again sealed the deal with a drop goal to win by six points. The attitude of the boys was brilliant throughout the season and they made the necessary step-up when it asked of them. They worked very hard without complaints about holiday training and taking on the first XV in sessions. Here we thank the extra coaching when we joined first XV training, the players, and especially the parents who always gave their support, it did not matter where or at what time we were playing. We truly believe that these boys have developed as Wynberg Men during the year when facing adversity - it was an honour to work with them.

Rugby U15A Coaches: Mr Joshua Bassett, Mr David Maasch Played 17, Won 9, Lost 8 Another season has gone by in what is arguably one of the toughest school boy leagues on the planet. This group of young men got together towards the end of 2016 with a focus on conditioning and learning to move properly, from there on they worked incredibly hard to be prepared for the season ahead of them. The season can be defined by the word, ‘growth’, in every sense of the word and it has seen another group of young, Wynberg Men, develop as individuals, as a team but most importantly as young men. It has been a long time since I have come across a group of young men who will play with heart, passion, and loyalty for the badge on their jersey and for one another, as this group of players has. The season included some great wins, and some narrow losses but it was full of great rugby from start to finish. Highlights were victories over Grey High School on the Hawthornden, a convincing win over Paul Roos at home, and a massive victory over Rondebosch in the return fixture. Results that were particularly painful were our 19-22 loss to Bishops, 3-13 loss to Paarl Gym away, after leading 0-3 at half time, and both losses to SACS, 7-8 and 0-7. This group has a bright future – there is plenty of talent, plenty of desire but most importantly they have heart and a love for the game. If they continue to develop as they have this year, they will become a very difficult team to beat. Thanks must also go to all those who were

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involved with preparing the team, the parents who supported us week in and out, but ultimately to the boys who put their all into practice and every match.

Rugby U14A Coaches: Mr Peter van Schalkwyk, Mr Keagan Timm, Mr Liam Furniss Played 18, Won 10, Lost 8 While it was an average season with regards to results, it was an outstanding season if measured by the vibe in the team, the level of enjoyment and the work ethic of the players. We had very few stars in this team, but it was a team effort with all fifteen players contributing to the success of the side. All the players were prepared to learn and work hard and most made massive improvements in their game, particularly on defence and at the

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breakdown. It became really difficult to score tries against us which was our teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength. Our weakness was possibly that we did not score enough tries because we did not have enough game breakers. The low point of the season was definitely our game against Paarl Boys where we were given a rugby lesson. It was simply too early in the season to take on a team of this quality. Other low points were our first fixture against Bishops, where we just allowed them to play, and our second fixture against Rondebosch where we made far too many errors and lost narrowly. A highlight of the season was our tour to the Kwaggas Festival in George where we won two of our three matches, building a great team spirit. Other highlights were our last minute victory, and probably best performance of the season, against a highly rated Durbanville team, our convincing victory over Grey, especially considering how we bounced back after our hammering by Paarl, our victory over Paul Roos, a very rare feat for a Wynberg U14 team, and lastly our two hard fought victories over SACS.

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RUGBY Referees’ Society Teacher in charge: Mr M Leresche 2017 was another successful year for the WBHS Rugby Referees’ Society. Once again the Society shone at the highest level with the performances of our top referee, Rogan Wiget-Beattie. When not handling the matches of any of our WBHS teams, (bar the 1st XV - always a WP appointment), he was seen refereeing finals of Sevens’ tournaments, along with several other schools’ 1st XV duties. A highlight for Rogan and Wynberg occurred when he was given a match at Newlands for the WP U13 Craven Week team. At the opposite end of the spectrum – and no less important, as it is at this stage that future referees emerge – was the recruiting of new members. They were enthusiastic and committed, starting out in pink shirts, running the touch-lines, flags in hand. At the end of the season, they stepped up to the next level, carrying a whistle and officiating at Fish Hoek and Wynberg Juniors’ Sevens’ Festivals. Our most recent alumni, Tristan Moore and Daryn van Heerden, were regularly seen at Wynberg home Saturdays. As holders of the 2016 WP Referees’ awards, the shields for WP Most Promising Referee, and Junior Referee of the Year respectively, they offered much, both in the quality of their officiating, and mentoring and assisting younger boys coming up. Our referees were seen at all WBHS home games, they handled all visiting touring sides and were visible all over at the WBHS Festival. The younger lads were regulars at Wynberg Boys’ Junior, WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Laerskool Simon van der Stel, and Kirstenhof home match-days. In between, ‘Oom Ben’ Theron was able to set some of them up at various other festivals too. The WBHSRRS Annual Dinner in September was once again a highlight of the year. WPRRS Chairman, Mr Joey Klaaste-Salmans, WPRRS Manager Mr Ben Theron, joined the Headmaster, Mr de Waal and senior Rugby staff. The boys attended with their parents, and enjoyed an excellent dinner whilst photographs of them in action on the field during the season were screened. Guest speaker was newly-announced Test Referee, Egon Seconds, also a former WP and Stormers’ player. He gave a fascinating account of the transition he made from professional player to new referee and on to Test Referee, and the challenges involved. Egon presented the Certificates and awards: Daniel Bearne, Alex de Jongh, Inga Feni, Reece Mulholland, Daniel Osler, Josch Paulsen, Shaye Reilly and Joshua Thomas received certificates acknowledging their promotion from AR to Referee. Daniel Bearne, Alex de Jongh, Shaye Reilly and Joshua Thomas received certificates acknowledging their huge contribution in 2017 as Assistant Referees.

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Reece Mulholland - Most improved Junior Referee

for new people to grow into some very big shoes left by Daryn, Tristan, Marco and Rogan.

Inga Feni - Most Improved Referee

I am indebted to Mr Engelbrecht and Daryn van Heerden for all they did for the Society during my absence in the first half of the year/season. We look forward to a most competent referee and a fine school-master, Mr Chris Moore, joining us next year as we build our society for the future.

Sebastian Balman - Most Promising Referee Rogan Wiget-Beattie - Wynberg Referee of the Year 2017 Ben Theron presented Rogan Wiget-Beattie with the WP Referees’ Shield Trophy for Western Province Most Promising Junior Referee 2017. At the Colours and Blues Assembly later in the year, the following received Junior Blues: Inga Feni, Reece Mulholland, Daniel Osler, Vaughan Rademeyer. Sebastian Balman was awarded Colours, and Marco Lloyd received his Blues. For his outstanding performances as a referee, Rogan Wiget-Beattie was awarded Wynberg’s Highest award: Honours. Those youngsters who received performance certificates have much to prove in 2018. The Society will have lost several senior members and 2018 will be the opportunity

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Sailing Inter-Schools The 2017 year kicked off with Wynberg Boys’ High becoming the leading trophy holders of the Southern Charter SAS WC Inter-schools regatta. This was the fourth successive win by the Wynberg Sailing Team after an extremely close battle with SACS. The consistent sailing and well thought through strategy put the boys ahead in the end and brings Wynberg to a total of 14 wins – and for the first time, breaks Bishop’s record of 13 wins. Calvin Gibbs and Arin Long formed the first team for Wynberg, with Matthew Thorburn, Lee Gibbs and Byron Kingwell contributing to the overall points accrual to nudge Wynberg ahead. Matriculants, Calvin Gibbs and Matthew Thorburn, showed Supera Moras by sailing late on Saturday, dashed off to attend the Matric Dance that evening, were back on the water early the next day!

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competitions are very different to typical school sports. However, with the engagement of the school and Imperial Yacht Club, the framework now dovetails with the recognition of other school sports at provincial, national and international level. Following this, Calvin Gibbs and Arin Long were recognised with Blues for representing South Africa at U19A level. Calvin Gibbs also received Junior Protea Colours for sailing and represented South Africa at the World Sailing 47th Youth Worlds Championship at Sanya, China, where he finished 4th overall. It was an incredible achievement and the highest place by any South African youth sailor after fellow Wynbergian, Gareth Blanckenberg, won it in 1998. A number of boys and Old Boys have become accredited coaches or are working towards accreditation through the South African Sailing Federation and provide regular learn-to-sail and performance coaching for youth sailors of all ages.

The school sailing year has attracted great interest from the boys, and with the talent and coaches, there is promise that the Wynberg sailing tradition will grow as a school sport, and as a lifelong recreational activity.

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SPORTS PILLAR Soccer

Soccer U17A Played 18, Won 6, Lost 6, Drew 6

Wynberg Soccer had a jam-packed season, fielding three teams – U15A, U17A and U19A. For the first time, we were permitted to play on an upgraded soccer field on the Jacques Kallis Oval. This proved to be a massive development leading to the school hosting the first Wynberg Soccer Festival as part of our Winter Festival and various other triangulars. By the time the season finished, the three Wynberg Soccer teams had played 85 games in total, losing only 23 matches. We are grateful to the coaches for their efforts: The U15 team was coached by Messrs Stephen Fouche and Calum Walsh, the U17 team by Messrs Michael Kosta and Conor Harrison, and the 1st team by Messrs Roland Rudd and Jonathan Rossouw, our first professional soccer coach appointment to develop and drive a Wynberg style of play. The 2017 soccer season will long be remembered as all three teams representing the school this year truly competed to the best of their ability, achieving many fantastic victories and results due to terrific performances over rival and neighbouring schools. There was a tremendous amount of enthusiasm shown by the boys involved in the soccer programme and a clear indication of talent within the school. This blend of enthusiasm and talent could make Wynberg Boys High School a formidable school to play the beautiful game against in the coming years. I would like to thank and congratulate all the coaching staff and players for a long and successful campaign.

The team proved to be a difficult side to beat this year. While limited in attacking options, the team adapted to a more defensive style of play at the start of the season’s campaign. During the course of the year, confidence and ability grew stronger and the team managed to produce some magnificent attacking performances and win some big games along the way.

Soccer U15A Played 20, Won 13, Lost 5, Drew 2 This year’s crop of under 15s was an absolute pleasure to watch on the field. Scoring 79 goals in 20 games is something quite remarkable for such a young age-group. They showed immense maturity and understanding of the game which allowed them to perform to the best of their ability. I am excited to see these boys develop their game even further next season.

Our gratitude to all staff, parents, and boys for their efforts in growing soccer at Wynberg - we look forward to taking it forward from strength to strength.

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Squash It was a tough year for WBHS on the squash courts. The number of players – especially within the junior group – was very low by Wynberg standards, and as a result putting teams together for matches often proved to be a difficult task. This was also one of the contributing factors to our performances on the courts. Our Super League team also had a hard season, winning one out of their eight matches (against SACS). Nathan van der Westhuyzen, Mathew Lambrick and Chris Cresswell (U15) all represented Western Province during the year, with Nathan going on to receive Higher Honours. Well done to these players for their excellent performances during the year. U19A: played 8 and won 2. U19B: played 6 won 3. U19C: played 5 won 3. U15A: played 8 won 2.

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Surfing There is no such thing as a bad surfing year and this year was no different. Our competent surfers continued to score epic waves while with the Surf Club and in the water with friends and family, not just around Cape Town, but across the globe. When planning holidays or trips, waves are central in the decision making process and it is a healthy lifestyle that our surfers are very fortunate to be involved in. By default, we became significantly more focussed on teaching new surfers to stand up, and in getting the wayward surfers back into the water in 2017. We were fortunate to witness many new faces standing up on their first foamy at Muizenberg this year, with smiles from ear to ear. The only thing bigger than their smiles were the apparent sizes of the waves that they were riding. We will continue to invest in more surfboards and kit to keep the momentum going in 2018 because we believe in the lifestyle and the benefits of wave riding. The waves aren’t going anywhere and we will have many more epic trips to E-Bay, the Cape Peninsula and Port Elizabeth with our passionate group of surfers.

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SPORTS PILLAR Swimming Manager: Ms Jocelyn de Mink

It has been an exciting and challenging season for the Wynberg swimmers. We bade farewell to Brandon Taylor, former captain, and welcomed

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Brandon Taylor, Sameer Isaacs, Anthony Du Croq, Tanweer Absalom.

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motivated, committed and in top form. New

Adrian Taylor, Caleb Gibson, Michael Mercer, Timothy Meyer, Luke Altmann, Arin Long, Stephen McCullum, Jordyn West, Joshua Biddlecombe.

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Connor Theron, Josh Brown, Ben Kelly, Brennon McCormick. Manager: Tevin Petersen

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excellent leadership skills ensured that boys were captain, Adrian, has big shoes to fill!

often under very strained circumstances, by placing in the top 4 consistently this year, and placing first at the final gala of the year. I am camaraderie evident at the three inter-school to a great swimming season in 2018.

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Tennis Teacher in charge: Mr Simon Askew, Ms Laura-Jo Diedericks Professional Coash: Tim Armstrong Coaches / Managers: Ms Tracey Morris, Mr James van Bosch, Ms Lauren Cleophas This year, eight teams played in the league against southern suburbs schools, and the players not in that league took part in an internal WBHS league. Our top teams played against some of the top players in the Western Cape and managed to hold their own in many of these matches. With the departure of our Matrics, we saw a major shift in the rankings and a number of players made their debut in the first team. It was a tough start in the first term for the first team, but they managed to improve their results in the fourth term despite being quite a young

team. We faced a number of injuries in the fourth term, one being Jared Godfreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoulder injury that saw our number one player booked off half way through the season. The injuries in the first team did, however, allow new players to make their debut in the league. This served as invaluable experience and good preparation for next year. Our second, third and sixth teams all enjoyed a successful season, with favourable results in the majority of their matches.

Boland Landbou Tennis Festival We were privileged to be invited back to participate in the Boland Landbou Tennis Festival in Paarl for a third successive year, and our team improved on their previous placings. The WBHS team included Jared Godfrey, Joe Hawthorne, Lance Christians, Albre Venter, Leo Flisberg, Adrian Van Dam, Romain Soula and Tristan Wigley. These eight players were accompanied by Mr James Van Bosch and Mrs Juanita Wilson. The boys had one of the toughest pools in the first round of matches and managed to redeem themselves in the placing matches by playing excellent tennis. They showed great determination in extremely competitive matches right to the end of the competition, and gained valuable experience, enjoying every match. Coming up against a high calibre of opponents at the festival served as good preparation for league in the fourth term.

Western Province We are extremely proud of Jared Godfrey who represented Western Province in Pretoria in August. Jared Godfrey also fought through injury and made it to the final round of U16 Western Province trials. We commend two promising Grade 8 players, Joe Hawthorne and Leo Flisberg,

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who did extremely well in the first two rounds of Western Province Tennis trials and made it to the final round of U15 trials. Our more senior players, Lance Christians and Albre Venter, will also attend U18 Western Province Tennis trials at the end of the year.

Thanks Special thanks to our Pro Coach, Mr Tim Armstrong, for his contribution to Wynberg Tennis and his continuous support of the players. We also thank our new coach, Ms Tracey Morris, who made an immense difference with some of our lower teams in the fourth term. We are also grateful to the following Grade 12s for their contribution to the sport during their time at Wynberg: Jaden Peterson, Chase Lourens and Michael Jones. A final thank you goes to the tennis staff who sacrifice many hours to be at practices, travel to matches and accompany players on tours. We look forward to a successful and exciting 2018 tennis season. TEAM

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Water Polo Overview Another year in the highly competitive Western Province Schools Water Polo League has provided our water polo teams with plenty of opportunity to test themselves against the best in the country. We participated in the league, knock out, numerous festivals and tournaments, including five outgoing tours. Our sides were busy in the local league and participated in local tournaments: our 1st team in the SACS Nite Series and the SACS Water Polo Tournament, the 19C side in a Bishops Quadrangular Tournament, U15A in the Ian Melliar Cup and the 14A in Reddamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dave Pitcairn Cup and the Rondebosch U14 Water Polo Tournament. In addition to this, we had a number of outgoing tours. The 1st team went to the KES U18 Water Polo Tournament, the U19B side went to the inaugural Pearson Top 20 2nd Team tournament, and a combined U19C/D side went to the Oakhill Chukka Festival in Knysna.

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WATER POLO The U15A side attended the Grey High School U15 Water Polo Tournament and the U14A took part in the Grey College U14 Water Polo Tournament. This year was the first time in a number of years that our U14A side has made it to the semi-finals of the league knock out competition. This was particularly good as Wynberg Boys’ High School was asked to host the U14 section of the knock out competition due to Newlands pool being out of commission due to maintenance. We ended up losing narrowly to Bishops. Many of our junior boys completed the WP Schools Water Polo tabling and refereeing courses and the level of involvement with running home fixtures was outstanding. Particular mention must go to the manner in which the boys ran the table professionally at the Ian Melliar Cup. Long time referee Mike Brady was full of praise for the boys saying this was among the best he had ever seen at a tournament. Our U14A side had a particularly good season with a fantastic set of league results making the semi-finals of the league knock out competition as well as making the semi-finals of the Dave Pitcairn Cup, Rondebosch and Grey College U14 water polo tournaments.

Congratulations to the following boys and coaching staff on their provincial selections Currie Cup U18A: Ewan Michael Currie Cup U18B: Matthew Kievits, Liam Madison U16B: Joshua Biddlecombe U15A: Imraan Swart U15B: Uzair Khan U14A: Mudathir Solomon, Connor Theron U14B: Andreas Kolle, Connor Ross Mr Julian Vincent - WP U14A Coach Mr Spenser Buxton - WP U16A Coach Mr Travis Theron - WP U15 Manager Unfortunately, we say goodbye to Mr Spenser Buxton who coached our U19A side this year. He is a SACS old boy who was both a provincial and national representative at school boy level and has coached provincial sides at various levels for the past ten years. He will certainly be missed as he brought great knowledge of the game, high standards and a genuine passion for both the game and the boys. All in all, the future of water polo is bright, the junior school, academy and more boys from our feeder schools playing water polo will give our younger sides the experience they need to compete in this very competitive league. Our senior sides – particularly the U19A – will have a number of boys with experience at that level. The next couple of years will be exciting for Wynberg Boys’ High School as there are good coaching staff and exciting young players coming through the ranks.

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SPORTS PILLAR Water Polo U19A Coach: Mr Spenser Buxton Manager: Miss Cayleigh Huggett Played 30 Won 3 Lost 27 The 2017 year was always going to be a challenge in an extremely competitive Western Cape division. I arrived not knowing any of the boys a week before school started for trials and was blown away by the raw talent I saw in the pool, and by the character of the boys. Raw talent needs refining before it starts shining through, and with a team that was split down the middle with an equal number of Matrics and Grade 10s (with one Grade 11), the foundation was there to develop the players. With the Matrics commitment to help with the development, we started our journey.

The 4th term proved hard to get everyone down to practice with all winter sports still in full swing, so prep for the SACS tournament wasn’t as consistent as the 1st term. After a tough tournament we headed into the league with our work cut out for us. The boys showed great character as we continued to improve and unfortunately losing three games before playing Paul Roos away where we were trailing by two in the last chukka and with literally the last touch of the ball, scoring the winning goal to end off the season on a high. Hats off to the boys coming back week after week with the drive to improve and help set the base for the younger age groups to grow the sport. I have no doubt with the right coaching in place to focus on the development of the players, that Wynberg will become an established powerhouse of the sport they once were. Spenser Buxton

Losing our first three games didn’t affect the boys’ confidence as they started playing with a certain swagger by hitting back and beating Paul Roos at home after coming back from four goals behind in the 4th chukka to win by two goals. This put the boys on a high for the coming KES tournament. Drawing a tough pool and playing at altitude at KES, it took the boys a game to get used to the conditions. Keeping within arm’s reach in all our games but running out of steam against the Gauteng schools, we finally had revenge beating Parktown 8-0 in our playoff game for 14th place. All in all, I was happy with the results as our goal of improving and developing was clear not only to the Wynberg staff but also to rival parents coming up and commenting on the improvement of the team.

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WATER POLO Water Polo U15A

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Coach: Mr Steve Heldzingen Manager: Mr Ndumiso Makhathini

Coach: Mr Julian Vincent Manager: Mr Ndumiso Makhathini

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Played: 32, Won: 20, Drew: 2, Lost: 10

This hasn’t been our best year, but as a team they worked hard and their efforts should bear fruit as they move into the U19 set up in 2018. As long as they remember what I’ve taught them they should be fine in the very broad world of U19 polo.

What a fantastic season for the U14A team. The massive commitment and determination shown throughout the season has really been a stand out feature of this side. They showed the ability to compete with, and beat, the best teams in the country and really established themselves as one of the top sides around.

It has been encouraging to see the passing and shooting and general understanding of the game come along through the course of the year. Some of the team will excel at U19 level and I truly hope the rest push on and don’t get lost in the system.

The only thing missing from this fantastic season was, unfortunately, a trophy. The Western Cape league is undoubtedly the toughest league in the country, especially in the junior age groups, and the goal was to qualify for the Mazinter Cup semi-finals.

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During the league games, the team was able to beat Paul Roos and SACS, and draw with Rondebosch, to finish third in the league and secure a spot in the semi-finals. Unfortunately the guys were unable to get the better of Bishops in the semi-final game. There was a huge amount learnt by the boys over those eight weeks. The team played some great water polo during the three national tournaments they played in during the year. The first was hosted by Reddam in February. After finishing 1st in the pool stages, the guys cruised through the quarter finals and met SACS in the semis. This game finished in a draw and a penalty shootout left us playing for third and fourth. The team bounced back in true Wynberg fashion to beat Bishops and claim a bronze medal. The Rondebosch tournament in September saw another strong performance by the boys. After a solid win against Rondebosch in the quarter finals, we came up against Bishops in the semi-

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final. It was another closely contested game, going down to the last second, ultimately seeing us lose by one goal. The away tour saw us travelling to Grey College for their annual tournament in October. The boys had been looking forward to the tournament all year and, once again, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint with their performance and results. Winning six from seven games and finishing 3rd out of 20 teams was a superb way to finish the final tournament for the year. The fourth term fixtures were short and sweet. With a notable win over Bishops and a draw to Paul Roos, it was a good way to end off a very satisfying season of which Wynberg can be proud. I could never fault these players on giving anything less than 100% at any point during the season. I predict that this team will continue to grow in strength and remain a true contender in the years to come. I look forward to following their progress closely.

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HOUSES & GRADES De Villiers House Head: Mr Joel Erasmus House Prefect: Ayanda Beyile

House Head, Joel Erasmus

House Prefect, Ayanda Beyile

Tutor – Neil Eddy

Tutor – Renette Spammer

Gr 8: Emihle Benya, Ryan DeVilliers, James Finlay, Dylan Stevenson, Ethan Taylor

Gr 8: Justin Chesterton, Ryan Clancy, Jody Dirks, Jordan Heeger, Jack Johnston, Daniel Preyser

Gr 9: Thomas Burke, Joshua Lawrence, Reyaaz Martin

Gr 9: Thurston de Kock, Joshua Johnston, Dylan Payne, Ayoub Rawoot, Jordan Sasman

Gr 10: C ullen DeVilliers, Nathier Galiem, Justin O’Connor, Kian Petersen, Jaydin van Ryneveld Gr 11: Ewan Taylor, Jason Uhuaba, Kelvin van Hoff, Nicholas Witte Gr 12: Ighlaas Carlie, Cedric Landers, Tomas Spolander, Tyrin Stocken, Vincent Warrin Tutor – Prisci Naidoo Gr 8: Kieron Adams, Matthew Bruiners, Hayden Engel, Joe Hawthorne, Andreas Kolle, Radhi Lagerdien, Jordan Samuels, Aamir Shaik Abdul Gr 9: Joe Dudley, Callum Glowacki, Ewan James, Yaseen Sadien Gr 10: Reece Brice, Lutho Gwadiso, Keanu Jackson, Phiwe Mentoor, Kamva Mgwali, Cameron Tanner Gr 11: Warona Mbothwe, Nazeem Noor, Reece Oosthuizen, Mujahid Sadien Gr 12: Aadam Abrahams, Tajudien Badroodien, Ayanda Beyile, Aidan Brice, Mikail Dollie, Rayhan Fareza Riyadi, Reece Sampson, Ryno Swanson

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Gr 10: Cole Bailey, Colin Clancy, Zuhair Edwards, Seth Griffin-Wintle, Danyaal Marlie, Imtiyaaz Samaai Gr 11: Tristan Cooke, Anele Dyan, Ethan Fellies, InSu Park Gr12: Daniyal Matthews, Sebastian Nel, Taine Newmark, Zach Preyser, Bevan Sasman Tutor – Julian Taylor Gr 8: Aaron Johnston, Thakir Luckan, Blaine Mortimer, Liam Peffer, Stephen Pienaar Gr 9: Noah Bennett, Daniel Judge, Enrique Kanyemba, Dylan Lamb, Ethan Piper, Michael Taylor, Karl Wichman Gr 10: Joel Abrahams, Matthew Gie, Jethro Johnston, Jack Rutherford, Ben van Huyssteen, Gr 11: Caleb Gibson, Reza Grever, Kevin Harris, Jesse Kriel, Seth Lancaster, Ijaaz Luckan, Nathan Moore, Bradley Taylor Gr 12: Shaneal Cruywagen, Christopher Farquhar, Kyle Foster, Ronan Irish WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

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HOUSES & GRADES De Waal House Head: Mr Adolf Groenewald House Prefect: Matthew Deglon

House Head, Adolf Groenewald

House Prefect, Matthew Deglon

Tutor – Joshua Basset

Tutor – Laura Diedericks

Gr 8: Alto- Nicolo Braga, Amir Jaffer, Thomas Jenvey, Luke Lourens, Thomas Pheiffer, Jack Robinson, Ryan Spogter

Gr 8: Joshua Bolley, Ethan Faraday, Leo Flisburg, Zaakir Gangat, Ahmad Najjaar, Muhammad Rustin

Gr 9: Abduraghmaan Brenner, Aiden Harris, Ronin Henry, Mika Scott, Ethan Seegers, Nathan Semple

Gr 9: Tayyeb Abrahams, Stephan Boshoff, Nick de Jager, Mihlali Mgope, Khaka Nyiba, Yash Ramklass

Gr 10: Alex Boettger, Yaseen Dhansay, Llayne Lawrence, Daniel Spogter, Nicholas Tredinnick

Gr 10: Marzuq Allen, Adam Barnard, Ameer Gamza, Tristian Mann, Liam Mitchell

Gr 11: Uzo Agubata, Skumbuzo de la Hunt, MogammadNur Jaffer, Aadam Manan, Luke van Wyk, Luthando Woji

Gr 11: Rainier Deglon, Joshua Ferreira, Masimphutando Ntini, Michael-John Taft

Gr 12: Connor Allen, Michael Jones, Ilyaas Manan, Matthew Semple, Jacques van Wyk

Gr 12: Tanweer Absalom, Tawqeer Absalom, Matthew Deglon, Milo Hills Williams, Matthew Page, Nathan van der Westhuyzen

Tutor – Mandy Colman Gr 8: Bryce Carter, Laeeq Cooper, Aiden Marshall, Nicholas Thornton, Michael Uphill Gr 9: Adam Budge, Tomas Cupido, Jed Mouton, Rudolph Pretorius, Jake Trupp Gr 10: Joshua Florence, Daniel Harrison, Cole McLeod, Timothy Meyer, Jordan Pastor, Asad Salie

Tutor – Mouton Joubert Gr 8: Theo Cothill, Mogamat Domingo, Matthew Langeveld, Charles Shaw, Ethan Turner Gr 9: Kyle Bleksley, Jared Jutzen, Erik Knol, Lenrique Palos Gr 10: Kyle Cato, Joshua Correia, Shadley Harck, Simon Lawson, Mogamat Thakier Salie

Gr 11: Ismaeel Enous, Cole Faraday, Luke Marais, Trent Stanley, Matthew van Harten

Gr 11: Imran Abdul, Lance Christians, Josh Schippers, Mike Schubert

Gr 12: Zakee Badrudeen, Michael Brown, Francis Forbay, Troy Kotze

Gr 12: Taine Hackett, Spencer Luck, Tyler Mentoor, Joshua Taylor Cawkwell, Shohn Wimmers

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HOUSES & GRADES Littlewood House Head: Mr Roland Rudd House Prefect: Abenathi Botha

House Head, Roland Rudd

House Prefect, Abenathi Botha

Tutor – Ndumiso Makhathini

Tutor – Paul Revington / Brian Botha

Gr 8: N icholas Govender, Xola Karelse, Ben Kelly, Lindokuhle Madlokazi, Esona Mbasa

Gr 8: V iwe Mbata, Lubabalo Mtyobile, Lukhanyo Ndabambi, Akhile Ngesi, Thondo Ntaka, Mandla Ntlanga

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Gr 9: Kegan McIntyre, Amilcar Mtombeni, Thulani Nqakala, Simon Schultz, Brandon Snoek

iamante Dlamini, Brooklyn Fry, D Hlanga Mabee, Tristan Perez, Liyema Sondlo

Gr 10: R hyse Doolings, Henry Knight, Izak McDowell, Siya Plaatjie, Tristan Schonfeldt Gr 11: L iam Hermanus, Caleb Kruger, Dylan Munro, Tevin Petersen, Tristan Philander Gr 12: Abenathi Botha, Alexandre Diarra Tutor – Stephan Pretorius Gr 8: Sifisosethu Mpanza Dylan Sharp, Keanan Thyssen, James Versey, Tyler Williams Gr 9: K eanu Gelderblom, Nicholas Swart, Antony Veck, Sibusiso Vilakazi Gr 10: Kamvalethu Sabela, Lathi Siko, Caleb Valerga, Connor Wernich G 11: P atrick Chivanga, Rethabile Louw, Siya Nombakuse, Joshua Valerga, Albré Venter Gr 12: G rant Martin, Zolani Ngqakayi, Karl Vermeulen

Gr 10: B onga Makaka, Michael Mercer, Wandile Notshe, Devon Pretorius, Tristan Rainbow, Ben Schaffer, Jared Southgate Gr 11: D avid Currie, Lisakhanya Sifumba, Ryan Sproul, Adrian Taylor, Tristan Wigley Gr 12: A slam Bezuidenhout, Matthew Kievits, Lutho Mlunguza, Connor Munro, Brandon Taylor Tutor – Anthony Sparrow Gr 8: T ristan Bell, Dante Benting, Caleb de Klerk, Sebastien Demblon, Max Elsworth, Nicholas Evans, Ebenezer Tshimanga Gr 9: J oss Bader, Alex Borodin-Sleigh, Rameez Davids, Sebastian De Klerk, Joshua De Kock Gr 10: N icholas Bell, Bevan Coveley, Jean-Paul Demblon, Campbell Egan-Fower, Tebogo Faas Gr 11: L iam Beattie, Inga Halu, Phindile Ralarala Gr 12: J ethro Goodill, Liam Madison, Xola Mngeni, Kim Verburg

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HOUSES & GRADES Lorie House Head: Mrs Melanie Wentworth House Prefect: Nathan Wylie

House Head, Mrs Melanie Wentworth

House Prefect, Nathan Wylie

Tutor – Warren Grobler

Tutor – Bernadus Loots

Gr 8: Cole Abrahams, Julian Boulle, Christian Louw, Lwando Mafungwa, John-Bruce Noad, Mika-eel Rylands

Gr 8: Meekaaeel Fataar, Josh Koff, Naeem Parker, Daniel Roden, Connor Ross, Luke Smith

Gr 9: Forqan Booley, Callen Croyle, Joshua Kierman, Zayd Louw, Ethan Welby-Solomon

Gr 9: Jayden Dickson, Joshua Kruger, Marko Maric, Mkhuseli Mkeyiya, Kian van Rensburg

Gr 10: Renzo DaMata, Matthew Harris, Luka Maric, Imad Marques, Kavish Marshi, Luke Pulford, Timothy Sweetman Gr 11: Matthew Fortuin, Jayden Manoek, Christian Nothling, Liam Roelofse, Aiden Schram Reynolds, Devon Westwood Gr 12: Joshua Daniels, Callen Heynes, Jordan Heynes, Aaron Lewis, Joshua Sweetman

Gr 10: Imtiyaaz Amardien, Inga Feni, Luke Janson, Francois Kaiser, Phillip Mouton, Yaseen Samodien Gr 11: Seb Balman, Michael Dickson, Taariq Meredith, Mark Opedun, Rameez Parker, Tyler van Rensburg Gr 12: Jaiden Allen, Wade Dollman, Logan Ross, Nathan Wylie Tutor – Karen Swart

Tutor – Garron Adlard Gr 8: Zach Barnard, Matthew Cochius, Dean Cronje, Kurt Davids, Curtly Februarie, Lungisile Mafuya Gr 9: Zachary Adriaanse, Ikraam Daniels, Luke Heath, Akha Kombora, Ethan Nadauld, Aidan Saffier Gr 10: Mikaeel Bassadien, Jade Gardiner, Jarred Johnson, Euan Mclean, Alex Stempels

Gr 8: Sthembiso George, Justin Goddard, Ross Jeppe, Rayne McCreadie, Caleb Voskuil, Kieran Witbooi Gr 9: Ben Boulle, Tyron Crowie, Luke Erasmus, Uzair Khan, Matthew Morton, Lonwabo Ntjana Gr 10: Mathew Brougham-Cook, Caleb Lawrence, James Maggott, Trentin Petersen, Adrian van Dam

Gr 11: Dylan Adams, Quaid Biani, Michael Hill, Liam Main, Jared Moses, Justin Powell, Thakir Toefy

Gr 11: Nicholas Cable, Hunter Jaffer, Tyler McClure, Riaz Paleker, LuAyy Salie, Kaden Witbooi

Gr 12: Cameron Bowes, Ross Engelbrecht, Jordan Kruger, Deen van Eeden

Gr 12: Ayaad Bailey, Lovell Joseph, Aiden Petersen, Zubair Rylands

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HOUSES & GRADES McNaughton House Head: Mr Julian Vincent House Prefect: Ewin Michaels

House Head, Mr Julian Vincent

House Prefect, Ewin Michaels

Tutor – Pietie Loubser

Tutor – Zayd Hendricks

Gr 8: Nathan Biscombe, Matthew Bowden, Aidan Leak, Iviwe Mkula, Asad Moos, Anathi Mtsali

Gr 8: Shukri Abrahams, Aidan Coulthard, Andrew Fortune, Pumulo Mambwe, Braganza Pretorius, Zubayr Wagiet

Gr 9: Isa Ahmed, Thomas Coutts, Adrian Giddey, Abdul-Azeez Marthinus, Tyrell Mungul, Romain Soula

Gr 9: Uzair Gire, Azhar Kadwa, Yusuf Kathrada

Gr 10: Lee Gibbs, Raeez Maiden, Tom Pfeiffer, Mogamad Salie Sasman, Memphis Wentzel Gr 11: Luke Burrow, Gerrard Damons, Owen Franke, Reece Leverzencie, Ayrton Pask, Joel Seboa Gr 12: David Botha, Gareth Edwards, Matthew Green, Anda Mlungu Tutor – Roxane Groenewald Gr 8: Alexander Clarke, Saeed Ebrahim, Cody Human, Nathan Jansen, Mudathir Solomon Gr 9: Zayd Abrahams, Kyle du Plessis, Luke George, Daniel Hayes, Liam Lawrence, Theolan Marimuthu Gr 10: Tariro Chamba, Junior Makohliso, Haaroun Mohamed, Dillon Sabanda, Josiah Wicks Gr 11: James Bowden, Arjun Dayar, Rayhaan Harnekar, Liam Lotz Gr 12: Joshua Edwards, Sameer Isaacs, Max Jewell, Parvez Naidoo, Bradley Schrick

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Gr 10: Devon Andrews, Joaquin Brosou Bonahora, Tashreeq Davids, Craig Jeffery, Kurt Mcdaniel, Ethan Watt Gr 11: Caeden Bredeveldt, Ruben Fourie, Grant Kantor, Lifa Nqubelani, Gr 12: Ryan Biscombe, Nicholas James, Thiyagan Marimuthu, Jaden Petersen, Imran Waggie Tutor – Estian van der Merwe Gr 8: Aditya Ghorpade, Christopher Kleynhans, Sebastian Lorenzen, Christopher Pienaar, Daniel Soule, Clyde Theunissen Gr 9: Christopher Cresswell, Jared Godfrey, Amaar Majiet, Askash Parbhoo, Sebastian Volans Gr 10: George Kaseya, Elijah Pearson, Matthew Perrin Gr 11: Saeed Fakier, Brent Johnson, Matthew Mingo, Jamie Sampson, Ryan Samuels, Faiq Sulaiman Gr 12: Aidan Bailey, Calvin Gibbs, Ewin Michael, Jonathan Owen, Ryan Store WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

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HOUSES & GRADES Rhodes House Head: Mr Riccardo van Niekerk House Prefect: Matthew Lambrick

House Head, Mr Riccardo van Niekerk

House Prefect, Matthew Lambrick

Tutor – Justin Biggs

Tutor – Juanita Wilson

Gr 8: Leo du Toit, Muizz Khan, Rameez Manuel, Uzair Sarvan, Ethan Walton, Tristan Cook

Gr 8: Connor Davids, Luka Hoyte, Thomas Hugo, Nur Johnston, Adam Kieffer-Walker, Connor Theron

Gr 9: Justin Cheney, Caleb Engel, Muaaz Kaske, Ryan McBain, Ross Petersen

Gr 9: Tyler Allen, Caleb Brown, Connor Byrne, Keenan Collison, Kian Scholtz, Kyle Veary

Gr 10: Ryan Bell, Loot Majiet, Liam Manshon, Jordan Minter, Kuhle Rooiland, Altaaf Wentzel Gr 11: Jason Alexander, Thaakir Hartley, Andrew Skippers, Cameron Slade, DiLivio van Wyk Gr12: Cheye Haupt, Adam Helmbold, Dean Moult, Aidan Mulholland

Gr 10: Gabriel Flint, Brandon Gentz, Jason Harrison, Byron Kingwill, James Mitchell, Kai van Heerden Gr 11: Allen Chambers, Richard Maile, Joshua Mitchell, Jonothan O’Callaghan, Gareth Randall Gr 12: Matthew Lambrick, Aidan Mclaughlin, Daniel Minter, Cole Rooy

Tutor – Lauren Cleophas Gr 8: Jack Beetge, Jesse Cheung, Riyaaz Dollie, Jared Jonathan, Jesse Prodehl, Keagan Stotesbury

Tutor – James van Bosch Gr 8: Hans Coetzee, Raees Fortune, Keaton Haupt, Jake Mills, Sam O’Connor

Gr 9: Wafeeq Francis, Junaid Gydien, Bhavir Kooverjee, Dominic Miles, Vaughan Rademeyer

Gr 9: Isa Ebrahim, Adrian Krantz, Reece Mulholland, Muzammil Paleker, Mikhail Vallie

Gr 10: Zaid Anthony, Bradley Buchanan, Raees Carr, Thomas Faustmann, Matthew James, Daniel Skea

Gr 10: Josh Biddlecombe, Seth English-Roelf, Bryn Gibbons, Wesley Grenfell, Ngonidzashe Mauye, Stephen McCallum, Maroof Palekar, Seth Scheepers

Gr 11: Luca Alexander, Matthew de Villiers, Jordan Herbert, Simba Makapela, Ethan Robbertze Gr 12: Umar Anthony, Josh Breed, Kyle Pluke, Michael Rousseau, Ebrahiem Samaai

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HOUSES & GRADES Van Riebeeck House Head: Mr Justin van Winkel House Prefect: Rogan Wiget-Beattie

House Head, Mr Justin van Winkel

House Prefect, Rogan Wiget-Beattie

Tutor – Christoffel Goosen

Tutor – Bulelwa Mhomi

Gr 8: Daniel Bearne, Trent Holgate, Cameron MacDonald, Luke Rossouw, Thomas Tattersall, Dian Vermeulen,

Gr 8: Ashiq Faardiel, Diego Jacobs, Euan Mynhardt, Matthew Raatz, Ethan Wasserfall

Gr 9: Monty Hawkins, Matthew Williams, Zayd Noor, Corbin Ras, Juan Sargeant, Michael van Schalkwyk

Gr 9: Tristan Burnell, Declan Furnish, Ryan Marle, Daniel Osler, Byron Wiesner, Mika Wyngaard

Gr 10: Connor Appollis, Matthew Danker, Cormac Faul, Murray Macdonald, Caleb Vincent

Gr 10: Dawud Ally, Matthew Damonze, Jordan Isaacs, Ashton Mizen, Jeff Sonamzi

Gr 11: Nicholas Geere, Jaden Hoedemaker, Connor Pollock, Abel Tadokera, Conrad Vermeulen, Jarrod Whitson Gr 12: Fayyaad Isaacs, Daniel Petersen, Calel Philander, Siyawabuka Sineke, Rogan Wiget-Beattie

Gr 11: Aidan Bredekamp, Dante Marinus, Tristan Nicholson, Matthew Petersen, Ziyaan Price, Dylan Wasserfall, Dylan Wiesner Gr 12: Rivaldo Alves, Jamie Aremband, Bobby Berridge, Anthony Ducroq, Maahir Eksteen

Tutor – Ben Wiley Gr 8: Troy Arries, Joshua Bearne, Ben Currie, Teague Lourens, Rylan Rudolph, Matthew Sampson Gr 9: Jaden Brotherton, Yas’aa Davids, Noel Glintenkamp, Storm Griffith, Uzayr Monier, Aaron Philander, Seth Wagner Gr 10: Storm Allen-Shepherd, Mikaeel Bham, Mogammad Tauliep Esau, Nicholas Goodwin, Kyler Rienderhoff, Malcolm Scarrott Gr 11: Ben Helman, Chase Hermanus, Matthew Thompson Gr 12: Shuaib Jacobs, Marco Lloyd, Chase Lourens, David Mills, Riaz Orrie

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HOUSES & GRADES Wellington House Head: Mr Cliff Hull House Prefect: Kristopher Kruger

House Head, Mr Cliff Hull

House Prefect, Kristopher Kruger

Tutor – Jocelyn de Mink

Tutor – Chris Moore

Gr 8: Aiden Bailey, Adam Denton, Mogamad Gamieldien, Joshua Jansen, Shaye Reilly, Cael Viola

Gr 8: Matthew Bassett, Luke Clark, Matthew Leech, Brennan McCormick, Mujahied Shabodien

Gr 9: Jared Gritters-Doublet, Josh Henry, Stephen Lang, Sibulele Mlunguza, Kamren Moodley, Ethan Rezelman

Gr 9: Uzayr Chilwan, Hishaam Lagadien, Logan le Roux, Cashel O’Brien

Gr 10: Andrew Brink, Matthew Jansen, Arin Long, Sebastian Powell

Gr 10: Adam Aspeling, Luke Hubbard, Uyanda Jalamba, James Finlay, Reece McMinn, Imraan Swart

Gr 11: Graeme Droskie, Michael Frieslaar, Sunjae Jeoung, Matthew Kelly, Tian Kwak

Gr 11: Matteo Ballerini, Thomas Beardwood, Cameron Bishop, Joshua Wentzel

Gr 12: Brett Davids, St.John Land, Daniel Park, Matthew Thorburn

Gr 12: Liam Berry, Kristopher Kruger, Ayanda Mkhonto, Shaun Nabo, Gregory Postings, Laeeq Swart

Tutor – Mogamat Galant Gr 8: Abdul Abrahams, Josh Brown, David Hager, Hyeonwoo Lee, Josch Paulsen, Jordyn West, Liam Zamanjah

Tutor – Rob Smith Gr 8: Corne Conradie, Alex De Jongh, Joshua du Toit, Thomas Knox, Maahier Sambo, Justin Sangster

Gr 9: Michael Buckingham, Marcus Cohen, Marc Droskie, Ameer Janodien, Caleb van Staden

Gr 9: Orion Barker, Kito Carneiro de Lima, Daniel Denton, James Knox, Josh Oncker, Yaseen Parker, Caleb Vogt

Gr 10: Daiyaan Hendricks, Timothy Hoenson, Martin Lotter, Luke Meyer, Seth Meyer, Sihle Ngxalambiso, Jared Waltman

Gr 10: Luke Altmann, Seth Dantu, Damian Isaacs, Finn Massari, Adam Smailovic, Ryan Thompson

Gr 11: Jesse Johnson, Hishaam Lodewyk, Jiven Moodley, Torrance Phiri, Khaalid Saliem

Gr 11: James Pearse, Jarrod Price, Jason Ravell, Jarryd Turner, Liam Verhoog

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HOUSES & GRADES Friedlander Shield The Friedlander Shield awarded to the winning House for 2017. 1st Lorie - 264 points 2nd Littlewood - 253 points 3rd McNaughton - 242 points 4th De Waal - 223 points 5th Van Riebeeck - 220 points 6th De Villiers - 219 points 7th Rhodes - 161 points 8th Wellington - 156 points

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Grade 8 Head of Grade 8: Mr Estian van der Merwe Grade 8 Prefect: Aslam Bezuidenhout

Induction Week

Junior Grades Prefect, Aslam Bezuidenhout

The new students started school the day before the official school year commenced, to acquaint themselves with the layout of the school, meet the educators, their peers, and House Prefects.

The De Villiers Dam Hike - Despite little sleep and a very late night for all of them, the students were up early the next morning to prepare for a long and hot hike up Table Mountain to the De Villiers Dam via Nursery Ravine. Hiking in House groups helped to build teamwork and create a sense of belonging, which is such a vital part of their integration into our school. It was awesome to see the students encourage one another all the way to the top and back. On their return to school, each Grade 8, accompanied by his Matric Buddy, rang the school bell, a tradition to mark their arrival at Wynberg and the start of their high school careers. They will not ring the bell again until their Matric Valedictory, when they will mark their entry into the Wynberg Old Boys’ Union. We wish the 2017 Grade 8s five successful, spirited, and memorable years at WBHS.

Buddy Braai - Thursday 12 January

The Blazer Ceremony - Tuesday 17 January

The purpose of this braai was to welcome the new Grade 8s to the school. The mix of non-stop soccer, a fire for the boerewors rolls and the fun of meeting everyone made it easy for the students to unwind and get to know their Matric Buddies.

During Induction Week, the Grade 8s are not permitted to wear their school blazers, and the much-anticipated Blazer Ceremony in front of their parents, loved ones, Tutors, and House Heads, officially signifies their ‘coming of age’ as Wynberg Men.

Grade 8 Camp - Friday 13 January The students got their sleeping bags ready on the Hawthornden field for a night beneath the stars. The sleepover was preceded by a range of teambuilding exercises including building rafts to transport their Housemates across the swimming pool, participation in a fitness challenge through a series of obstacle courses, and a quiz which required them to find their way around the school to find the answers. Mr De Waal also took the students on a heritage walk around the Wynberg Estate. In the evening the prefects taught them songs and cheers to build spirit. The students chatted well into the night ahead of their morning hike up to De Villiers Dam.

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The students were called onto the stage in Houses to receive their blazers from their Matric Buddies as well as a certificate pledging their commitment to the Wynberg Brand. The blazer symbolises the history and tradition of the school and it is therefore fitting that the senior students pass on custodianship to the new generation. The event ended on the tuckshop steps where the Matrics and Grade 8s sang the school song and school cheers, much to the delight of the assembled guests.

Grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day Friday 20 October Our annual invitation extended to the Grade 8 grandparents for our students to spend quality time, showing them around the school to display their school pride. Performances by our vocal ensemble and steel band, speeches by a student from each class on an aspect of his first year at Wynberg, and a question and answer session (where our visitors sharing their own school stories), preceded tours of the school.

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HOUSES & GRADES Grade 9 Head of Grade 9: Ms Prisci Naidoo Grade 9 Prefect: Aslam Bezuidenhout

Father and Sons Dinner The highly successful function, attended by 300 guests, emphasised the relationship between fathers and sons. Deputy Head Prefect, Brandon Taylor, opened the event with a warm welcome followed by the Grade 9 Prefect with a message to all Fathers. His speech addressed vital lessons to fathers in raising their sons. David Mills, the outgoing Head Prefect, spoke about his relationship with his father through his teenage years.

Yusuf Kathrada thanked the guest speaker and parents for attending the function. The closing of the event was done by Riaz Orrie who shared some advice to both the fathers and their sons: For the sons – your father or father-figure works extremely hard to provide for you and support you. In return, it is your responsibility to be grateful and say thank you now and then. For the fathers – it may sound a bit harsh, but your sons will inevitably forget how much money you spent on them, but what they will remember, is how you made them feel and the lessons you taught them.

Guest speaker, Terran Williams, captured the audience’s attention with his zest for life – being a father to five children – and his insight into the relationship between a father and son. He suggested ten things that a father should say to his son: 1. You’ve got what it takes. 2. Hey, my boy, I’m also struggling or I’m also experiencing these emotions. (This is vital as boys need their father to model vulnerability.) 3. What’s happening in your life, son? 4. I’m also interested in your interests. 5. Here are some people I feel would be great role models for you. 6. Real men are givers, not takers. 7. I’m also a work in progress and am learning just as you are. 8. Let’s do something interesting. 9. That’s not acceptable (being a brake when you are accelerating to fast) 10. I love you, and I’m there for you.

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Grade 10 Grade 10 Camp Two groups of Grade 10s left on different days in November to accept ‘The Challenge’ of twelve days in the Cedarberg mountains. Tested physically and mentally, they experiSenior Grades Prefect, Ilyaas Manan enced extreme weather conditions as they completed a one-day, three-day and four-day hike covering over 100km of rugged terrain. Provided with food on their hikes, the students divided into small cooking groups, and took responsibility for rationing their meals, and getting used to menus they’d not usually face. As a break to the hiking, they participated in an ongoing community project started by the Grade 10s of a few years previously. Benefiting the small community of Algeria, the second stage of this project was completed this year: a pole fence, 170 metres in length, around a piece of land owned by the community. Most of the material for this project was kindly discounted to us by the folk from ‘Up the Pole’. Our thanks to them, and the efforts of the Grade 10s of 2017 for a job well done. We again had a great group of guides, all from the small community, whose many years of experience of the mountains always proves an immeasurable asset. As ‘The Challenge’ progressed, a few students were forced to withdraw for medical reasons, but for all, there will remain many good memories and stories. A big thank you to School Expeditions who helped organise and run the camp and its logistics. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

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HOUSES & GRADES Grade 11 Grade 11 Camp On Monday 25 September, the Grade 11s left for Grabouw on what would be their last ever school camp. Their enthusiasm on arrival was quickly dampened when the friendly looking camp co-ordinators gave them all a set of pushups for what appeared to be no reason. At this point, everyone realised that this camp was going to involve more than just sleeping in the very comfortable cottages on site. It wasn’t long before the students were informed of the main task they were expected to accomplish throughout the camp: carefully craft a business plan and solution to a real-life problem and then pitch it to a group of judges, much like an episode of ‘Dragon’s Den’. Once the business teams were decided, it was time for a fun variety of team building challenges, wherein the students learnt the strengths and weaknesses of their peers. Other highlights of the camp included numerous hikes, as well as fun and games in the dark. Any students caught bunking during these activities was duly punished with a physical workout. On the last day of camp, they were treated to a goosebump-raising motivational speech by American-born Ricardo Gressel. With motivated hearts, the Grade 11s then made final preparations to their business pitches and presented them to the judges and their peers. The aspiring entrepreneurs showed great innovation and potential with their solutions and impressed everyone. A winning group was chosen, and thus ended the camp. Although the weather was not friendly most of the time, the students certainly remained in high spirits and will never forget the experiences they had on this year’s Grade 11 camp.

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Special Awards 2017 – Culture & Sport

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Culture & Sport: Colours, Blues, Honours, and Special Awards

Drama Tech: Jonathan O’Callaghan, Matthew Gie, Tom Pfeiffer, Reece Oosthuizen, Ngoni Mauye

Friday 22 September 2017: Our annual Awards Ceremony was held in the Clegg Hall, recognising achievements and excellence by our Wynberg Men in the areas of Culture & Sport.

Jazz Band: Aidan Bailey, Cole Rooy, Siyawabuka Sineke, Gareth Randall, Milo Hills-Williams, Kevin Harris, Reece Leverzencie, Trent Stanley, Matthew van Harten, Adrian Krantz, Zayd Louw

Cultural Trophies WBAA – Abbott Cup for the Best Run Society Gerrard Damons – “Baxter Cup for Best Supporting Actor” Joshua Edwards – “Luman Cup for Contribution to Drama” Ewin Michael – “Brown Cup for the Best Actor” Stephen Pienaar – “Peter-John Jacobs Trophy for Best Grade 8 Chess Player” Lovell Joseph – “Stephen Bell Chess Trophy” Andrew Brink – “Richard Moir Trophy for the Most Improved Instrumentalist” Gareth Randall – “Shaun Moir Trophy for Dedication to the Concert Band” Siyawabuka Sineke – “Nicola Jordan Trophy for Outstanding Service to Culture” Gareth Randall – “Jubber Cup for Outstanding Contribution to Culture”

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Choir: Abenathi Botha, David Mills Drama: Gerrard Damons, Joshua Edwards, Gareth Randall, Mika Schubert, Wesley Grenfell,

Steel Band: Siyawabuka Sineke, Milo Hills-Williams, Rogan Wiget-Beattie, David Mills, Gareth Edwards, Chase Lourens, Riaz Orrie, Christopher Farquhar, Thiyagan Marimuthu Concert Band: Gareth Randall, Xiangyming Kong, Luke Hubbard, Matthew James, Caleb Lawrence, Ngoni Mauye Pipe Band: Ewan Taylor, Jenna Alexander, Reece McMinn, James Mitchell, Connor Pollock, Gregory Postings, Cameron Bishop, Luke Marais, Ethan Robbertze, Liam Lotz, Mika Schubert, Catherine McDonald, Gregory McDonald, Caitlin Alexander

Winter Sports Trophies Spencer Luck – “The Grant Lewis Trophy for Cross Country Runner of the Year” Cole Abrahams – “The Brian Botha Trophy for Perseverance & Application in Cross Country” Adam Helmbold – Golfer of the Year Sebastian Balman – WBHS Golf – best record in 1st team Adam Helmbold – WBHS Golf Matchplay Champion

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Callen Heynes – “Murphy Cup for Effort and Sportsmanship” – voted by players

Matthew Doyle – “The Badenhorst Family Cup for Exceptional Leadership as a 1st XV Player”

Viwe Mbata – “The Paul Revington Trophy for the Best U14 Hockey Player”

Anthony Ducroq “The Frank Duk Cup for Outstanding Sportsmanship in Rugby”

Matthew Harris – “The Richard Hamburger Trophy for the Most Passionate U16 Hockey Player”

Liam Lotz – “The KJ Pretorius Cup for Most Improved 1st XV Team Player”

Abenathi Botha – “The Constantia Hockey Club Trophy for the Most Improved 1st XI Player”

Christian Colborne and Saeed Fakier – “The Vincent Polden Cup for the Most Consistent Performer in the 1st XV”

Callen Heynes – “The Constantia Hockey Club Trophy for Achievement”

Mika Schubert – “The RP Connellan Trophy for Lloyalty and Team Spirit in Rugby”

Reece Oosthuizen – “The Nicholas Pattenden Trophy for the Most Enthusiastic Hockey Player”

Jamie Aremband – “The Daryl Sims Trophy for Contribution to Rugby”

Francois Kaiser – “Craig Sieben Trophy for the Best U16 Player”

Inga Halu – “Players’ Player Trophy” as voted for by the 1st XV

Brandon Taylor – “The Bromberger/Clark Shield for Contribution to Hockey”

Christopher Creswell – Junior Squash Champion

Under 14A – “The Vic de Mink Trophy for the Most Successful Hockey Team” Curtly Februarie – “Azriel Fine Cup for the Most Improved U14 Rugby Player” Luke Palos – WBHS Shield for the most improved U15 rugby player Dillon Sibanda – “De Villiers Wahl Cup for the Most Improved U16 Rugby Player” Jarrod Whitson – “Sidman Family Cup for the Most Improved U19 Rugby Player” Jason Alexander – “The Michael Botha Trophy for the Most Outstanding New Player in the 1st XV”

Nathan van der Westhuyzen – Senior Squash Champion Kurt McDaniel – “Gregg Hammond Memorial Award for the Most Improved Squash Player” Ntsika Simayile – Golden Boot for the most goals scored Lutho Mlunguza – Most valuable and passionate player Dániyal Matthews – “The Old Boys’ Award for the Best Sporting Achievement of the Year” Grant Martin – “The Casper Cup for the Sportsman of the Year”

Under 14A – WBHS Shield for the best junior rugby team Under 16A – “Denis Fagan Cup for the Best Senior Rugby Team”

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SPECIAL AWARDS 2017 – CULTURAL & SPORT Matric Summer Sports Awards Honours Karl Vermeulen – Cricket Josh Breed – Cricket Grant Martin – Cricket Umar Anthony – Cricket

Blues Grant Martin – Athletics Bevan Sasman – Athletics St. John Land – Basketball Kyle Pluke – Cricket Cedric Landers – Cricket Anthony Ducroq – Swimming Brandon Taylor – Swimming Ewin Michael – Water Polo Liam Madison – Water Polo

Colours Shaneal Cruywagen – Athletics Ayanda Beyile – Basketball Michael Rousseau – Basketball Chase Lourens – Tennis Jaden Peterson – Tennis Michael Jones – Tennis David Mills – Water Polo Matthew Kievits – Water Polo Ayaad Bailey – Water Polo Taine Hackett – Water Polo Tanweer Absalom – Water Polo

Winter Sports Awards Honours Abenathi Botha – Hockey Callen Heynes – Hockey Grant Martin – Hockey Tevin Petersen – Hockey Chase Lourens – Hockey Liam Madison – Hockey Brandon Taylor – Hockey Umpiring Devon Westwood – Hockey Umpiring WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Rogan Wiget-Beattie – Rugby Refereeing Lutho Mlunguza – Soccer Matthew Lambrick – Squash Nathan van der Westuyzen – Squash

Blues Spencer Luck – Cross Country Cameron Slade – First Aid Cameron Bishop – First Aid Devon Westwood – First Aid Wade Dollman – Hockey Brent Johnson – Hockey Christian Colborne – Rugby Jason Alexander – Rugby Marco Lloyd – Rugby Refereeing Cameron Slade – Hockey Umpiring Luca Alexander – Soccer Arin Long – Sailing Calvin Gibbs – Sailing Dániyal Matthews – Cycling

Colours Matthew Deglon – Cross Country Timothy Meyer – Cross Country Luke Meyer – Cross Country Adam Helmbold – Golf Sebastian Balman – Golf Nathan van der Westhuyzen – Golf Liam Roelofse – Golf James Maggott – Golf Jaden Peterson – Golf Aidan Mulholland – Golf Matthew James – Hockey Umpiring Ma’roof Palekar – Hockey Umpiring Jordan Herbert – Hockey Umpiring Reece Oosthuizen – Hockey Umpiring Michael Hill – Hockey Umpiring Jesse Kriel – Hockey Ethan Robbertze – Hockey

Karl Vermeulen – Hockey Liam Hermanus – Hockey Ryan Sproul – Hockey Tristan Cooke – Hockey Faiq Sulaiman – Hockey Matthew Mingo – Hockey Caleb Kruger – Hockey Adrian Taylor – Hockey Cameron Slade – Hockey Sebastian Balman – Rugby Refereeing Anthony Ducroq – Rugby Cameron Bowes – Rugby Chase Hermanus – Rugby David Botha – Rugby Dylan Munro – Rugby Inga Halu – Rugby James Pearse – Rugby Jarrod Price – Rugby Jarrod Whitson – Rugby Kyle Lamb – Rugby Liam Lotz – Rugby Di Livio van Wyk – Rugby Luthando Woji – Rugby Matthew Doyle – Rugby Mika Schubert – Rugby Nicholas Witte – Rugby Patrick Chivanga – Rugby Ryan Biscombe – Rugby Saeed Fakier – Rugby Siya Nombakuse – Rugby Kyle Pluke – Soccer Henry Knight – Soccer Simayile Ntsika – Soccer Phindile Ralarala – Soccer Matthew Petersen – Soccer Bonga Makaka – Soccer Adrian van Dam – Soccer Francis Forbay – Soccer Phiwe Mentoor – Soccer Joel Abrahams – Soccer Siya Plaatjie – Soccer Tyler Mentoor – Soccer Matthew Fortuin – Soccer Nathan Wylie – Squash

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Aidan J Bailey

Abenathi Botha

Andrew Brink

Anthony Ducroq

Brandon Taylor

Caleb Vincent

Honours: Steel Band

Adam Helmbold

Allen Chambers

Golfer of the Year, WBHS Golf Matchplay Champion

Ben Currie & Curtly Februarie

Honours: Choir

Best Junior Rugby Team – U14A & Most Improved U14 Rugby Player

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Richard Moir Trophy for the Most Improved Instrumentalist

The Bromberger/Clark Shield for Contribution to Hockey

The Constantia Hockey Club Trophy for the Most Improved 1st XI Player

The Frank Duk Cup for Outstanding Sportsmanship in Rugby

Honours: Choir

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Chase Lourens & Jaden Peterson

Christian Colborne and Saeed Fakier

Callen Heynes

Christopher Creswell

Cole Abrahams

Conner Wernich

Curtly Februarie

Dániyal Matthews

Devon Pretorius

Devon Westwood

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Murphy Cup for Effort, The Constantia Hockey Club Trophy for Achievement

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Junior Squash Champion

The Old Boys’ Award for the Best Sporting Achievement of the Year

The Vincent Polden Cup for the Most Consistent Performer in the 1st XV

The Brian Botha Trophy for Perseverance & Application in Cross Country

Denis Fagan Cup for the Best Senior Rugby Player

Viking Trophy for Most Improved Water Polo Player

Achievement in Hockey Umpiring

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Dominic Miles

Dillon Sibanda

Ewin Michael

Gareth Randall

Gerrard Damons

Grant Martin

Inga Halu

Jaden Peterson

Jamie Aremband

Jared Godfrey

Jarrod Whitson

Jason Alexander

Clark Trophy for the Most Improved Cricketer

Baxter Cup for Best Supporting Actor

The Daryl Sims Trophy for Contribution to Rugby

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De Villiers Wahl Cup for the Most Improved U16 Rugby Player

The Casper Cup for the Sportsman of the Year

Merit Certificate and Gold Tie

Brown Cup for the Best Actor”

“Players’ Player Trophy” as voted for by the 1st XV

Sidman Family Cup for the Most Improved U19 Rugby Player

Shaun Moir Trophy for Dedication to the Concert Band, Jubber Cup for Outstanding Contribution to Culture”

Harold Louw Trophy for Tennis Singles Champion

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Joe Hawthorne

Josh Breed

Joshua Edwards

Karl Vermeulen

Kevin Harris

Kurt McDaniel

Liam Lotz

Lovell Joseph

Luke Palos

Malcolm Scarrott

Matthew Doyle

Matthew Harris

Tennis U14 Singles Champion

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Gregg Hammond Memorial Award for the Most Improved Squash Player

Honours: Choir

Luman Cup for Contribution to Drama”

The KJ Pretorius Cup for Most Improved 1st XV Team Player”

The Badenhorst Family Cup for Exceptional Leadership as a 1st XV Player”

Honours: Cricket

Stephen Bell Chess Trophy”

The Richard Hamburger Trophy for the Most Passionate U16 Hockey Player

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Matthew Lambrick

Nathan van der Westhuyzen

Owen Franke

Reece Oosthuizen

Rogan Wiget-Beattie

Sebastian Balman

Siyawabuka Sineke

Spencer Luck

Stephen Pienaar

Tevin Petersen

Tebogo Faas

Trent Stanley

Honours: Squash

Honours: Rugby Refereeing

Peter-John Jacobs Trophy for Best Grade 8 Chess Player

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WBHS Golf – best record in 1st team

Honours: Hockey

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Nicola Jordan Trophy for Outstanding Service to Culture

Honours: Choir

The Nicholas Pattenden Trophy for the Most Enthusiastic Hockey Player

The Grant Lewis Trophy for Cross Country Runner of the Year

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Umar Anthony

Honours: Cricket

Wade Dollman & Callen Heynes

WP Hockey Premier League Champions

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Nathen van der Westhuyzen Senior Squash Champion

Warona Mbothwe

Viwe Mbata

The Paul Revington Trophy for the Best U14 Hockey Player”

Heida Trophy for Passion & Commitment in Basketball

Xiangyming Kong

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The Concert in the Quad has become one of the cultural highlights at Wynberg. The students outdid themselves once again, producing what must have been the best show since the event’s inception. The experience of our veteran musicians was balanced with some memorable debut performances. The set list ranged from classic Ray Charles all the way through to Ed Sheeran and Justin Timberlake. The superlative musical performances were equally matched by top quality lighting and sound. When combined with the magical ambiance of the Jowell Quad, the effect was sublime. A huge thank you must go to everyone involved for their hard work in putting together this magnificent event, and to our patrons, Realfin Capital.

Founders’ Day – Headmaster’s Address Friday 25 August 2017, the transcript of Headmaster Mr Jan de Waal’s address in the Clegg Hall: On 3 February 1960, British Prime Minister Harold McMillan made a famous speech in the South African Parliament. It was a fairly long speech, but the most important paragraph read as follows: “The wind of change is blowing through this continent, and whether we like it or not, this growth of national consciousness is a political fact. We must all accept it as a fact, and our national policies must take account of it.” He went on to warn the South African politicians that unless they embraced and came to terms with these “winds of change”, all that they had built and were striving to achieve would be at risk. South Africans and indeed people from many other parts of the world were outraged and the Prime Minister of South Africa at the time rejected the warning and chose to lead South Africa on a different path to the rest of Africa. History, of course, proved McMillan right and Verwoerd wrong. Almost exactly 34 years later, the dream of a racially segregated South Africa lay in ruins as our country held the first truly democratic election on 27 April 1994.

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FOUNDERS DAY - HEADMASTER’S ADDRESS outright dangerous. Yet, like the South African Government in 1960, we are at the crossroads. Either accept that change is inevitable, embrace it and move with the times or stubbornly hang on to what you are familiar with and ultimately lose everything. The management and governors of this fine school continually act in the best long term interest of the Wynberg Boys’ Schools community whilst trying to balance these interests with the demands being made of our institutions. This means a delicate balancing act between maintaining all that is good and noble about our schools but also introducing the changes necessary to keep us relevant today. The Wynberg Boys’ Schools have been very fortunate to have school leaders and governors who have made it their business to be proactive in adapting to change, resulting in us being leaders in the fields of multiculturalism, tolerance and racial integration in schools. This trend has continued this year with the revision of many of our policies, evaluating the relevance of our symbols and names, and our Social Cohesion Programme which involved the entire population of the school.

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Today’s ceremony is a watershed and reflects Wynberg as it is today. On the one hand, we are honouring a promise made to friends and families of young Wynberg Men who were killed in war. This is a fine and noble tradition which we all want to continue. Yet at the same time we have: 1. The unveiling of the plaque honouring Wynberg generations in the Garden of Remembrance which may be viewed after this ceremony 2. The first Black African Wynberg Old Boy delivering the John McNaughton Address. 3. The announcement of the House Name changes. From the inception of our Social Cohesion Committee almost 24 months ago, the Wynberg Boys’ Schools embarked on a discussion about the relevance of our House names. This process included exhaustive surveys of our Wynberg staff, students, parents and Old Boys. In addition, we held focus group discussions, sought guidance from legal experts, change strategists, independent historical consultants and we conducted our own research.

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These processes delivered a clear mandate to rename our school houses to reflect our heritage in the broader Wynberg Community. It is my pleasure to call on Mr Cedric Poleman, Headmaster of Wynberg Boys’ Junior, to announce the four house names to be shared between our schools:

The Wynberg Boys’ Schools commit to continue building on the good traditions of the past. At the same time, we also commit to adapt when required in order to remain relevant within the local, national and international context. In conclusion, I read from the first verse of the School Song:

Glebe – original home of the Wynberg Boys’ Schools in 1841.

As an acorn to an oak tree, Wynberg School has proudly grown

Oude Wijnberg – the original estate where the Jacques Kallis Oval is today.

Firm its roots and broad its branches, Best of schools it stands alone.

Silverhurst – former Junior Boarding house. Sunninghill – the land where Nixon’s school was located before moving to the current WBJS area.

Supera Moras Mr Jan de Waal Headmaster, Wynberg Boys’ High School

High School Houses: Hawthornden – the estate on which the school was built. Trovato – the area that marks our place on the Wynberg Hill. Littlewood – the Boarding House, opened in 1957. McNaughton – The surname of Wynberg’s first headmaster in 1841 when the school was coeducational and open to all races. These names will be applicable from January 2018, and further details and an implementation plan will be communicated to all stakeholders in the very near future. I quote from the speech made by Mr Poleman at the Junior School ceremony held yesterday. “Traditions and Culture are not static. They don’t stand still, they are always changing as each generation contributes its experience of the world and discards things that are no longer relevant to them.”

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Yusuf Kathrada’s Founders’ Day Speech Another South African legend has gone – a quiet, unassuming man who has left South Africans with a legacy. Today, I have been given the opportunity to speak of the values and characteristics of Ahmed Kathrada. Born in 1929, two factors mark his life and his passing, as they did for Nelson Mandela. He was ANC through and through and he was a non-racialist. Ahmed Kathrada was arrested in 1963 and sentenced a year later, along with Nelson Mandela and other ANC leaders, to life imprisonment. He was 34 years old. After 1994, he was Mandela’s political advisor in South Africa’s first democratic parliament. Who was Ahmed Kathrada? He was a leader, icon, stalwart, friend, freedom fighter and, best of all, a close relative. He was a “principally centered human being” – one who had identified, established, adopted and entrenched basic, yet universal principles to form the very existence and core of his life. Here are some of the very elementary principles instilled by Ahmed Kathrada lovingly known as Uncle Kathy.

Patience Prison life, including 90 days’ solitary confinement, taught Uncle Kathy patience. You must be patient to survive and emerge even stronger coming from Robben Island that he described as follows: WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

“If I had to use a single word to define life on Robben Island, it would be ‘cold’. Cold food, cold showers, cold winters, cold wind coming in from the sea, cold warders, cold cells, cold comfort… It was as if the cold had somehow permeated our very bones, and we never quite managed to thaw out again.”

Righteousness and Justice If one reads Ahmed Kathrada’s narrative, you will discover this man’s continuous quest and unwavering pursuit of wanting to be fair, righteous and, most importantly, just – even in the face of going against his own. This principle became the hallmark that he uttered, acted upon and stood for in his life and even in death. This quest for justice and righteousness had seen Uncle Kathy speak out openly, even against his own President to step down in the face of the Constitutional ruling in his open letter to President Zuma. Here, once again, Ahmed Kathrada voiced his scorn of injustice by stating: “To paraphrase the famous MK slogan of the time, ‘There comes a time in the life of every nation when it must choose to submit or fight.’ Today I appeal to you, our President, to submit to the will of the people and resign.”

Determination My dear friends don’t ever fail to remember that the South Africa we know today was not the South Africa during Apartheid. I would not have been able to attend this school… let alone deliver a speech. We are where we are today – free citizens – because of the sheer determination of the likes of Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki, Steve Biko, Ahmed Kathrada and many more.

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Forgiveness His famous quote on forgiving and forgetting reads as follows: “Hatred, revenge, bitterness – these are negative emotions. The person harbouring those emotions suffers more.” One of Uncle Kathy’s favourite quotes by Benjamin Franklin was: “The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness...”. This principle he lived by notwithstanding that which life offered him. I recall a family visit to Robben Island in January 2011. This was the place he was held prisoner, this was the place of “cold warders and cold comfort….”. Surely conventional wisdom would dictate that one would come to despise and hate this place, its wardens and everything it stood for. Not Ahmed Kathrada. On our visit, I recall… there was a point that – with age – he was battling to climb a few stairs. Ahmed Kathrada held on to one of the warden’s hand as a support to climb the stairs. These were the very wardens that kept him in prison, that mocked and tortured him ... these were the same people that were cold… yet years later it is the very warden’s hand that he holds without an iota of hatred, animosity or bitterness.

not given anything to read, he could not interact with anyone other than the warden that came to deliver his food. “Surely being in solitary confinement for 90 days would drive anyone crazy,” asked my dad to which Uncle Kathy responded, “who said we are not crazy”. In closing… similar to Uncle Kathy’s characteristics, here at Wynberg our mission statement includes the following – that we promote a sense of service to all the community and an awareness and sensitivity to today’s society. At the end of our school career we will be equipped with the necessary mannerisms to take our place in society with pride. We are encouraged to aim high, be the best version of ourselves whilst maintaining a ‘Supera Moras’ attitude. He will remain, for many, a warm, wise uncle, who did not succumb to the limelight but was unapologetic about his lifelong responsibility to the unfinished project of freedom and liberation in South Africa and the world. And never, ever afraid of asking the difficult questions or stating the truth as he saw it. Hamba kahle, Malume (Rest in peace, Uncle), you are dearly loved.

Humour In the face of oppression, hardship and torture, one aspect stood out. Uncle Kathy would find humour invariably of the circumstances he found himself in. During the family visit to Robben Island in 2011, my dad asked Uncle Kathy “what was the most difficult time of your life?” and he responded, “when I was detained by the police for a period of 90 days in solitary confinement.” During his time in solitary confinement he was

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Letter from Mr Keith Richardson

Letter from Mr Keith Richardson ...with reference to the 2017 Founders’ Day Ceremony I would like to commend Jan de Waal and Cedric Poleman and the management of the schools on taking the Founders’ Day Ceremony to a new level. This ceremony was always very important to me during my tenure, as I regarded it as one of the roots of our history of which all our boys should be aware. It is what makes our school different. I commend the foresight of Headmaster Neville Blackbeard in devising this ceremony way back in the 1960s. There have been significant changes to the format of the ceremony since then, but the basic concept still remains the same. As Jan de Waal said in his Founders’ Day Headmaster’s Address, “I quote from Cedric Poleman’s speech at WBJS yesterday*: ‘Traditions and Culture are not static. They don’t stand still, they are always changing as each generation contributes its experience of the world and discards things that are no longer relevant to them.’

when he described ‘Uncle Kathy’ spoke volumes. Particularly poignant was when he remarked that if it were not for folk like Ahmed Kathrada, he himself would not have been able to attend Wynberg Boys’ High School. Guest speaker, 2013 Lorie House Prefect Luthando Siboya, received a standing ovation for his John McNaughton Address. Citing his origins in gangridden Mitchell’s Plain, he was determined to let nothing deter him from his vision of overcoming his disadvantaged background and studying medicine. A valuable message to all the young men in the audience. Now the new names of the houses have been announced. This heralds a new and exciting era in the history of this great South African school which is constantly showing that it is prepared to be at the forefront of change. The 2017 Founders’ Day Ceremony will be regarded in years to come as a milestone in Wynberg’s history. Mr Keith Richardson Former Headmaster of Wynberg Boys’ High School

Now another root is growing apace. Recognising the contribution of so many South Africans whose sacrifices in years past have made it possible for young men today of all cultures, colours and creeds to develop into quality young men at our Wynberg Boys’ Schools, adds a new and valuable dimension to the ceremony. Everyone who was there would have been like me – bursting with pride that these schools are at the forefront of building a new society. The humility and quiet pride of Yusuf Kathrada * This is a reference to Cedric Poleman’s speech on Thursday 24 August during the Flag Raising Ceremony at Wynberg Boys’ Junior School.

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Old Faithfuls 2017 Fourth row (L-R): Reece Sampson, Ewan Michael, Ayaad Bailey, Shuaib Jacobs, Matthew Page, Deen van Eeden, Francis Forbay, Mikail Dollie, Laeeq Swart Third row: Sebastian Nel, David Mills, Bobby Berridge, Callen Heynes, Ross Engelbrecht, Waseem Mohamed, Joshua Daniels, Liam Fellowes, Daniel Park Second row: Abenathi Botha, Brett Davids, Daniel Petersen, Ayanda Mkhonto, Logan Ross, Matthew Green, Joshua Meyer, Riaz Orrie, Adam Helmbold, Cole Rooy Front row: Jordan Heynes, Jaiden Allen, Anda Mlungu, Siya Sineke, Mr Jan de Waal, Ryno Swanson, Wade Dollman, Kyle Foster, Ryan Gedult

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Matric Dance After tireless preparation, stress and hard work, the 2017 Matric Dance commenced on a chilly Saturday evening in March in the familiar surroundings of the beautiful school grounds. It was a spectacular and unforgettable evening that began when we entered a parking area that had been transformed into something resembling a Cinderella film shoot, and ended with sweet tears of happiness when we finally exited the brilliantly adorned hall. Warmly greeted when we arrived by Mr De Waal and his wife, we first eagerly and nervously lapped up the lavish red carpet and then went on to experience a memorable night filled with laughter, dancing, special moments, and happy reflections. “The Wynberg Matric Dance of 2017 will forever be etched in our hearts and memories. Thank you to Mrs Spammer, the Matric Dance committee, and our parents for making this beautiful evening possible and for leaving us with truly gratifying memories and lifelong recollections.” Tajudien Badroodien

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“The dance at Wynberg far exceeded my expectations. The décor was exceptionally done and the school had an excited ambiance. We were treated to delicious food, and enjoyed watching professional dancing before taking to the dance floor ourselves. The dinner, the dancing and the evening as a whole comprised a highlight of my matric year. It was a well organised, splendid evening which my date and I thoroughly enjoyed.” - Nathan Wylie “One stellar night that won’t be forgotten soon by the Matric Class of 2017. The Matric Dance lived up to the high expectations set by the Matrics and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. From the adrenaline rush from walking the red carpet to the unbelievable decor and amazing food with an amazing vibe, the Matric Dance was one night to remember. We would like to thank Mrs Spammer and her incredible team of Grade 11s for all their hard work in making the night a big success.” Brandon Taylor

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Matric Prize Giving Subject Distinctions (80% or more for a subject)

A new format for Valedictory saw the traditional amount of emotion from young men realising that their time at Wynberg had come to an end. At breakfast, the House Prefects reflected on their House victories over five years, while the Valedictorians, Aslam Bezuidenhout and Wade Dollman, captured both the serious and funloving spirit of the class. Riaz Orrie curated the matric video which allowed young men the chance to experience the joy of nostalgia. The usual lengthy ceremony was split into a prize giving portion followed by the Valedictory ceremony with a tea enjoyed by parents, Matrics and educators between the two ceremonies. The guest of honour, Mr Bill Creed, was brought from retirement and reflected, in his delightfully dry humour, on this class’s escapades. Once the procession had left the hall, each Matric tolled the bell to signify his passing to a new phase of life, then received his Old Boys’ tie from his parents as Karl Westvig, President of the Old Boys’ Union, welcomed him.

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Jaiden Allen (EGD), Taine Hackett (Visual Arts), Jordan Heynes (Visual Arts), Joshua Hill (Afrikaans), Milo Hills Williams (Visual Arts), Myles Hodkin (English), Grant Martin (Afrikaans), Sebastian Nel (Visual Arts), Cole Rooy (Visual Arts), Tyrin Stocken (EGD), Ryan Store (English). Merit Certificates (70% average or better) Ayaad Bailey, Brett Davids, Mikail Dollie, Cedric Landers, Adam Majiet, Tashreeq Parker, Ebrahiem Samaai, Karl Vermeulen, Rogan Wiget-Beattie. Merit Certificates and Subject Distinctions Rivaldo Alves (Geography, Life Sciences), Aidan Bailey (Mathematics, Information Technology), Liam Berry (Information Technology), Ayanda Beyile (History), Aslam Bezuidenhout (Afrikaans, History), Cameron Bowes (Life Sciences), Ighlaas Carlie (English, Afrikaans), Shaneal Cruywagen (Afrikaans), Christopher Farquhar (Economics, Life Sciences), Ryan Gedult (EGD), Calvin Gibbs (Mathematics, EGD, Information Technology), Matthew Green (Afrikaans, Mathematics, EGD), Callen Heynes (Mathematics, EGD), Shuaib Jacobs (English, Accounting), Michael Jones (Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, EGD, Physical Sciences), Kristopher Kruger (English, Mathematics, Accounting, EGD, Physical Sciences), WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Valedictory Chase Lourens (History), Liam Madison (Mathematics, History), Ilyaas Manan (Afrikaans, Mathematics, History, Life Sciences), Thiyagan Marimuthu (Mathematics, Accounting, Information Technology, Physical Sciences), Daniyal Matthews (English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, EGD, Physical Sciences), Ewin Michael (English, Afrikaans, History), David Mills (English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting), Aidan Mulholland (EGD), Riaz Orrie (English, Afrikaans, Geography, Life Sciences), Daniel Park (Mathematics, EGD), Daniel Petersen (Mathematics, EGD, History, Physical Sciences), Zubair Rylands (EGD), Tomas Spolander (English, Mathematics), Matthew Thorburn (EGD, Information Technology), Deen van Eeden (Afrikaans), Jacques van Wyk (Information Technology), Vincent Warrin (English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Economics, History, Physical Sciences). Subject Prizes (1st in Subject in Grade 12) and/ or Merit Certificates and/or Subject Distinctions Tajudien Badroodien: Eric Tasker prize for History; Merit certificate Distinctions in English, Afrikaans, History, and Life Sciences

Brandon Taylor: DF Marais prize for Afrikaans; Merit certificate Distinctions in English, Afrikaans, History, and Life Sciences Grade Prizes, Subject Prizes, Subject Distinctions and Merit Certificates Nathan van der Westhuyzen: Third in Grade 12; Alf Morris prize for Geography, and subject prize for EGD; Merit certificate; Distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, EGD, Geography and Physical Sciences; aggregate average of 89,4% Matthew Deglon: Second in Grade 12; Subject prize for Accounting; Merit certificate; Distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Accounting, EGD and Physical Sciences, aggregate average of 90,9% Nathan Wylie: Martin Cleveland trophy for dux of the school; RM Friedlander prize for English, WE Bowden prize for Mathematics, and FG Thorp prize for Physical Sciences; Subject prizes for Life Orientation, AP Mathematics, Economics, and Information Technology; Merit certificate; Distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Economics, Information Technology and Physical Sciences, aggregate average of 93,7%

Special Prizes and Awards

Abenathi Botha: Subject prize for isiXhosa

Supera Moras Awards: Silver: - Ewin Michael Gold: - David Mills

Milo Hills Williams: Subject prize and distinctions for Visual Arts

Best Speakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prize (Senior): - Aslam Bezuidenhout

Spencer Luck: Subject prize for Life Sciences; Merit certificate Distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Geography, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences

Epworth Music Society Prize for Service to Music: - Siyawabuka Sineke He is a member of the Concert Band, the Jazz Band, the Steel Band, the Choir, the Vocal Ensemble, the African Society, and done much of the organisation for music functions this year.

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PwC Award for Accounting and Mathematics: – Matthew Deglon (91% for Maths and 90% for Accounting) Mark Schäfer Trophy for multilingualism: – Brandon Taylor (81% for English and 91% for Afrikaans). Bob Adshade Memorial Trophy for the best Art Portfolio of the year (according to a vote among Matric Art students): – Taine Hackett Stephen Doidge Business Award: – Nathan Wylie He has an outstanding command of the theory and intricacies of the subject, together with superior writing skills. Old Boys’ Mathematics Prize for the best performer in the UCT Maths Competition: – Nathan Wylie, placed 10th in the individual rankings and earned a gold medal. Vincent Grainger Memorial Prize awarded for excellent performance in the National SA Maths Olympiad: – Nathan Wylie He was the only WBHS student to progress to the final round. Caxton Prize awarded for Outstanding Effort: – Joshua Edwards Over the years he has put in an endless amount of extra work, showing determination and an exceptional work ethic. Old Boys’ Award awarded to the Top Student in Grade 12: – Nathan Wylie. A. Fine Bursary awarded for tertiary studies: – Aslam Bezuidenhout He is planning to study politics through a social sciences degree.

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Thorp/Rankin Award awarded for tertiary studies: – Vincent Warrin He is planning to study an actuarial sciences degree. Forbes Smith Trophy awarded to the winning House in the Inter-house Singing Competition: – Van Riebeeck Neville Blackbeard Trophy awarded for School Spirit: – Mr Taylor’s tutor Group This tutor group has a forest and a zoo in their venue, with all the boys involved in the upkeep of both. They have a weekly table-tennis tournament, and journal their thoughts on a monthly basis. The Matrics have a connection evening once a term with supper at Mr Taylor’s house. Life Membership of Old Boys’ Union awarded by the school to the Head Prefect: – David Mills Rotary Good Fellowship Award for the student who has displayed outstanding ability during the year in promoting healthy goodwill and fair play among his fellows: – David Mills He has the ability to cross over into different cliques; he is always concerned with the welfare of other boys in a quiet and understated way, and never seeks the limelight. Friedlander Memorial Award for diligence and service to the school: – Rogan Wiget-Beattie He has refereed many rugby matches on Saturdays over a number of years and is the Referee of the Year for the school. He played a key role in keeping the momentum going during the first half of this year when the pressure was great. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Valedictory Pippa Richardson Award for service to the school community: – Riaz Orrie He headed up the Sustainability Portfolio and drove the recycling project. He spent time researching how to make some of the ideas a practical success, and made a huge effort in trying to get the school to become more efficient in our use of electricity, water and environmental sustainability Wynberg Old Girls’ Cup and Bunty Joubert Award for community service: – Rivaldo Alves He has been actively involved in Service at WBHS since Grade 8 and is passionate about serving others. Rivaldo actively encourages young learners to engage in service opportunities, and leads the way by seldom missing out in personal involvement. He has made a mark wherever he has been involved, and done it all without of a thought of personal gain. Wade Bertram Award for a Matriculant who, by means of his example, his caring and his leadership, has promoted an activity in the school which has enhanced the name and spirit of the school. According to a vote by the Matriculants, this was awarded to: Gregory Postings, a key person in the growth of the Pipe Band. David Heidmann Prize for courage and determination in the face of great adversity: – Jamie Aremband Despite barriers to learning, Jamie has never given up. His perseverance in many areas of school life has seen him make a significant contribution and a positive difference to Wynberg. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

Casper Cup for Sportsman of the Year: – Grant Martin He received a Blues award for Athletics for making the WP Athletics team. He made the WP U19A Cricket team and received an Honours award for Cricket. On the Hockey field, he made the WPU19A team and was selected for the SA Schools Hockey team. He received Honours for Hockey. Grant was selected for the WP team in three sports - a first for a Wynberg Man. Old Boys’ Award for the best sporting achievement of the year: – Daniyal Matthews: In August this year, he became the first SA rider ever to qualify for the finals of both the Scratch and Madison races at a Junior World Cycling Champs in Italy. Honours Award to student/s for outstanding performances which have brought honour to the school: Shared this year between two groups: the first XI Cricket and the Vocal Ensemble. The cricket team are the Cobras Champions in the T20 format and represented the Western Cape at the national championships, losing by three runs in the semi-finals. They are ranked number two in the country, and are unbeaten in the western Province this year. Over the course of the last year, the Vocal Ensemble has risen to become one of the most entertaining, professional acapella groups in the Western Cape. With over 30 performances under their belts, and a successful tour to Grahamstown, the Vocal Ensemble has brought wide recognition to Wynberg, with the group regularly receiving invitations to perform for government departments. Under the leadership of Mr Brian Botha and Mr Keenan Oliphant, they have a repertoire of over 20 songs, and are a shining example to other boys of what can be accomplished with hard work and dedication, and they have brought great honour to both themselves and to Wynberg Boys’ High.

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Wiegman Cup for the most outstanding Silver Badge Prefect: According to a vote by all the prefects, this was awarded to Tajudien Badroodien. Tajudien has led the Academic Portfolio with the utmost professionalism. In addition to maintaining his own studies, he has led a team of students in a wide range of activities and sacrificed a large amount of his own time. The irony with this last statement lies in the fact that Tajudien would not see the hours he devoted to be a sacrifice at all – rather an investment in the futures of the students around him. The Academic Pillar at Wynberg Boys’ High School is certainly stronger for his vision. The net effect of his leadership has been to raise the attainment of many, many students. Our school has benefitted as a direct result of his work. Andrew Feinstein Cup for the best all-rounder in Grade 12 (Academic, Sport, Cultural, Service): – David Mills As Head Boy, David did as much service this year for the school as many students do in their five years at Wynberg; Culturally, he is a member of the Steel band, the Choir and the famed Vocal Ensemble, as well as a member of the first Chess team; on the Sporting front he plays in the first water polo team and the second rugby team; and academically he is more than capable with 6 distinctions and an aggregate average of 82%.

Ian Melliar Cup The 11th annual Ian Melliar Cup, a national schools U15 water polo tournament, was an outstanding event, attracting 20 teams from across South Africa in four days of high level sporting competition. Many thanks must go to our Patron, Ian Melliar, and the team of Jeanette Muller, Alice Cudworth, Roland Rudd and Chris Merrington for the countless hours volunteered to ensure the success of the event. A media first for a South African school was the live video streaming of all 64 matches to YouTube by our students under the mentorship of Solid Group. Combined with live web text commentary, the coverage of the tournament was incredibly well received, with supporters of the participating teams watching from all over South Africa and abroad - even being streamed by our headline sponsor, Speck Pumps, in their head office in Germany. Reddam House was the eventual winner with Maritzburg College receiving the Keith Richardson Trophy for their impeccable conduct and good sportsmanship during the tournament.

Abelsohn Cup for the Grade 12 pupil who has done the most for the School in 2017: – David Mills.

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Sixth Row L-R: Sixth row: Brett Davids, Liam Fellowes, Marco Lloyd, Matthew Thorburn, Sameer Isaacs, Ebrahiem Samaai, Umar Anthony Joshua Sweetman, Nicholas James, Vincent Warrin, Mikail Dollie, Laeeq Swart, Reece Sampson, Waseem Mohamed, Myles Hodkin, Aidan Bailey, Xola Mngeni, Callen Heynes, Zubair Rylands, Tyrin Stocken, Lovell Joseph, Logan Ross Fifth row: Matthew Green, Daniel Park, Waleed Khan, Ronan Irish, Taine Newmark, Cole Rooy, Rudolph Stam, David Botha, Dean Moult, Bobby Berridge, Matthew Bell, Chase Lourens, Michael Jones, Alexandre Diarra, Connor Munro, Ronin Amodio, Milo Hills Williams, Zach Preyser, Jethro Goodill, Parvez Naidoo, Joshua Edwards, Gareth Edwards, Timothy Grills, Dane Heidmann Fourth row: Ryno Swanson, Maahir Eksteen, Daniel Petersen, Aidan Mulholland, Sebastian Nel, Kyle Pluke, Ryan Biscombe, Daniyal Matthews, Tyler Mentoor, Thiyagan Marimuthu, Joshua Meyer, Cheyne Haupt, Daniel Minter, Tashreeq Parker, Joshua Hill, Cedric Landers, Joshua Daniels, Aiden Petersen, Imran Waggie, Adam Helmbold, Jamie Aremband, Joshua Taylor Cawkwell, Bevan Sasman, Ighlaas Carlie, Michael Rousseau Third row: Shuaib Jacobs, Aidan McLaughlin, St.John Land, Francis Forbay, Michael Brown, Jordan Kruger, Aidan Brice, Jaden Peterson, Matthew Semple, Shohn Wimmers, Liam Berry, Kim Verburg, Anthony DuCroq, Matthew Page, Gregory Postings, Deen van Eeden, Connor Allen, Ross Engelbrecht, Christian Colborne, Bradley Schrick, Ryan Store, Calvin Gibbs, Fayaad Isaacs, Ayaad Bailey Second row: Matthew Doyle, Jordan Heynes, Max Jewel, Aaron Lewis, Jacques van Wyk, Caleb Philander, Tomas Spolander, Troy Kotze, Shaun Nabo, Tayhan Fareza Riyadi, Anda Mlungu, Jonathan Owen, Tanweer Absolom, Ayanda Mkhonto, Shaneal Cruywagen, Adam Majiet, Zolani Ngqakayi, Wade Dollman, Jaiden Allen, Kyle Foster, Aadam Abrahams, Tawqeer Absalom, Ryan Gedult Seated: Nathan van der Westhuyzen, Spencer Luck, Siyawabuka Sineke, Ilyaas Manan, Aslam Bezuidenhout, Riaz Orrie, Ayanda Beyile, Ewan Michael, Kristopher Kruger, Matthew Deglon, Brandon Taylor, Mr Jan de Waal, David Mills, Mr Simon Askew, Cameron Bowes, Nathan Wylie, Grant Martin, Matthew Kievits, Rivaldo Alves, Rogan Wiget-Beattie, Matthew Lambrick, Abenathi Botha, Tajudien Badroodien, Karl Vermeulen, Liam Madison These students were not present when the photograph was taken: Zakee Badrudeen, Josh Breed, Keagan Edwards, Christopher Farqhuar, Taine Hackett, Nicholas Houston-McMillan, Lutho Mlunguza and Joshua Petersen.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Wynberg Old Boys’ Union (WOBU) 2017/18 has been a watershed year for the Union with many changes.

issues that needed to be addressed, from defunct assets to costs that were being levied that weren’t pertinent to the future running of the Union. The first quarter of the 2017 year was spent with Terence Collopy revisiting every aspect and line item in the expense base.

Committee

Facilities

It was necessary to restructure the Committee into a Portfolio-Driven one, which meets more regularly and has direct accountability for delivering the Strategy agreed with the wider Board in May 2017. This was made possible by the changes to the Constitution in April 2017. The Portfolios are Facilities, Communications, Finance, Sport and Events and they are occupied by an amazing group of people who are dedicated, committed, hard-working and have a positive and constructive outlook to building the Union. It has been a pleasure working with them.

The Bill Bowden Pavilion (BBP) had been operated by outside contractors for a number of years, which while well intended, needed revisiting to ensure maximum benefits to our schools & Union. Damascene Taylor has done an amazing job, working with the school to revitalize the Bill Bowden.

It is through this that we have achieved a tremendous amount.

WBHS and WBJS The Union is only as strong as the relationship they have with the Schools and I must highly commend Headmasters Jan De Waal and Cedric Poleman on embracing the Union and the new committee as we forge a path together. They have both included us wherever possible and constructively worked with us to grow the Union. We have a great future together.

Finances When we took over the financial position from the last committee, there were many legacy

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Some of the changes included: • Agreeing new terms with the School, where Feedem would operate the BBP from 7am to 5pm on weekdays and the Old Boys’ Union would operate from 5pm onwards and on weekends • The large, central counter was refurbished for Feedem to serve the Boys during the day. • The Bar was moved into The Probe-Inn, a designated area serving refreshments for overeighteens. As far as possible, The Probe-Inn supports the products of Wynberg Old Boys in its offering • The BBP was given a facelift inside, and is being fully utilized by the School. With the renaming of the houses, it was significant that Hawthornden House (de Villiers previously) have made the BBP their official house venue (Hawthornden on Hawthornden), and it seems to resonate with the boys. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

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Future plans for the BBP include: • a new cover/shading which opens the viewing potential of the BBP, as well as being able to be closed off with plastic roll-up windows, which also serves to expand the footprint of the BBP; • getting wi-fi connectivity (fibre linked) to the BBP • a new built in-braai facility with the aid of the current 2018 Matric class; • refurbishing and enhancing the signage at the pavilion, making it an authentic Old Boys’ venue, as well as cementing the ties to the school, as well as reminding Old Boys of the school’s traditions, pillars, etc.; • the planting of a flagpole at the Connellan scoreboard to have the Old Boys’ Flag feature; • refurbishing the old admin office at the BBP, turning it into a ‘Headmaster’s Hospitality Venue’ for Home match days; • repainting the walls of the courts, including signage for it to be seen as both a school and Old Boy home court; • further expansion of the Probe-Inn to expand the size and accessibility. It is now a venue which is being embraced by the Boys, the Old Boys’ and the locals and has a great vibe, particularly when there is sport happening on the fields. Well done to all involved.

The introduction of Wynberg Wednesday’s has been extremely positive with some heartwarming stories of Old Boys’ who live in New Zealand and Australia popping in and meeting people of their generation.

Sport Wynberg Water Polo Club After some years in the wilderness, the Wynberg Water Polo club has now re-joined the ranks of the Old Boys Union. Under the guidance of Bryan Punt and Quinton Green, the Club’s management has been able to put more formal structures in place and now shares a home base in the Bill Bowden Pavilion. The club has put together a series of compelling performances against other clubs and old boys’ unions in the Western Province Leagues. Squash The Wynberg Old Boys Squash Club continues to operate with two courts next to the BBP. Rugby Wynberg’s Hawthornden field hosted the annual WOBU v SACS Old Boys rugby game on Saturday 26 August 2017 directly after the FNB Classic Clash between South Africa’s two oldest schools. Wynberg’s Old Boys were able to do what our

Events Dave Matfield successfully pulled off the Old Boys’ Dinner in 2017 and is planning for a new format in 2018 which will encourage all Old Boys’ to make the effort by being more affordable, modern, entertaining and a new dress-code. WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 2017

First XV could not in picking up a 27-7 win over our old rivals. The following week the Union took part in Rob Wagner’s Old Boys Sevens at Villagers where, unfortunately, they relinquished their inaugural crown to SACS.

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Winter Sports Day The Union once again took place in the annual Sports Day v the School. Our hockey and squash sides picked up competitive wins, while the School’s increasingly popular soccer team walked away 3-1 winners over the Old Boys. Old Quad Golf Day In October, our Old Boys with Jeff Sternslow at the helm, competed in the annual Old Quad Golf Challenge with Bishops and Rondebosch where Bishops’ OD Union emerged victorious.

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Communication Chris Merrington continues to deliver regular content through Facebook and the school websites to inform Old Boys of events and happenings. Combined with the new Alumnet system (the new database management system of Old Boys), the communication will be hugely improved. It is an honour to serve the Union and to further the relationship the Old Boys have with our Schools and with one another. Karl Westvig, WOBU President, 2017/18

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“I’m feeling blue” Throughout history, blue has been conceived as the colour of sadness. This artwork challenges this perception by portraying an ecstatically happy, blue face overwhelmed with energetic brush strokes and spray paint. This shows powerful contrasts against the traditional annotation of blue. Taine Hackett describes this artwork from his portfolio which was awarded the Bob Adshade Memorial Trophy for the Best Art Portfolio of the Year (as voted for by Matric artists). More of his artworks appear on pages 21 and 36.

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