We welcome the following teachers to our school and hope they will have a happy and successful stay with us.

Change is wonderful: it is certainly challenging and tiring, yet also revitalising and stimulating. However, as essential as change is to us, even more important is stability: the stability of a secure family, a safe environment and the security of an education system which remains true to its belief in striving for excellence - one which upholds a value system that prepares learners for the world. I believe that Wynberg has successfully provided this kind of education during 2001 and I trust that during this holiday season you and your family will enjoy a time of stability and great happiness.

For those who will be travelling, we wish you a safe journey.

May our Wynberg family be blessed, in our diverse celebrations during this festive time. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

Warm regards

Shirley Harding

Tribute to Yvonne Townsend

I feel that I am the most fortunate of our staff members because I have had the privilege of working with Yvonne for more than twenty-two years.

Yvonne has a voice that is "ever soft and low - an excellent thing in woman", but that characteristic is only a small part of a rare and very special quality that she possesses. It is a quality that we always recognize when we see it in others, yet it is very hard to define. That rare and special quality is something called GRACE.

Yvonne, may you have a blessed and fulfilled retirement

Grace may be defined as an attractiveness of manner that includes qualities such as courtesy, dignity, goodwill and a strengthening influence.

Yvonne's courtesy manifests itself in her unfailing good manners, and in the respect and consideration with which she treats her colleagues and all those with whom she comes into contact. Her dignity is apparent at all times, but especially at times of stress and pressure in the staff room.

Her goodwill becomes apparent whenever anything has to be done. Whatever she does, she does with a smile, with generosity of spirit and with quiet and perfect efficiency at all times.

Yvonne has been a strengthening influence in the staff room. She has set an example to us all. She moves in an aura of serenity and tranquillity. Yvonne has created a pocket of peace and harmony in the staff room. When she leaves us, that pocket of peace and harmony will remain to remind us of her.

We shall always think of Yvonne with the greatest respect and the deepest affection, and we hope that her retirement will bring her a well-earned rest and great joy.

Cynthia de Wet

A Levels

Three years ago, Wynberg Girls' and Boys' High Schools started offering A Levels. The classes ran mainly in the afternoons and catered for students from all over the Western Cape. Three years, many students and hundreds of tuition hours later, the two schools have decided to adopt a different approach, starting in 2002.

Both schools are keen to continue offering A Levels, as they are still convinced of their superior educational value. The good news is that A levels will now happen in the morning as a normal part of the school day - no more long afternoons!

We will, however, only be offering two subjects: English Literature and History, and only to Grade Elevens. Both subjects lend themselves to being taught to Grade Elevens - they will provide enrichment and will challenge, but are still closely related to what the students will be studying in Grade Twelve.

That is the future. A Levels as we have known it is winding down. The last exams have been written and this year's students will now have to wait until January 2002 for their results.

I would like to thank all of the A Levels teachers who have been involved over the last three years: it is their hard work and passion that has made the A Level programme so successful. I would also like to thank all of the students: it is their spirit that has made the hard work so much fun.

Lynne Martin

Matric results

This year the matric results will be available to the public on 27 December at 2'o clock. For the first time, for those who are unable to come to the school itself to receive the results, the full set of marks for each candidate will be made available on our website at www.wynghs.co.za .

In order to access their marks, matriculants will need to punch in their examination numbers. Once this information has been supplied, each candidate's subjects, the percentage obtained for each in the final examination and the average of each candidate will be published.

Pat Orpen

SACEE Spelling Competition Award Winners

Once again this year, all the Grade Eights took part in the SACEE Spelling Competition, and once again our girls fared very well in it. This year, though, those who achieved 100% in the competition were invited on 10 November to attend a show at the Baxter Theatre, followed by a special awards ceremony for them.

The production the girls watched was acted out by young teenagers and the show involved thoughts on common problems that our teenagers have to face daily.

After the show the special awards ceremony took place and I felt very proud watching so many of our girls being called up on stage to receive their prizes.

Well done, Grade Eights!

Tony Lauff

Daphne Jaaback

A visit to the Centre is a moving experience: it is not just about witnessing an immensely horrific time in the history of another country. There are many similarities between the experiences in Nazi Germany and our own experience during the apartheid years - something that the Centre takes time to focus on. Our visit was made especially personal and moving by a short talk from a survivor of the Holocaust, who lives in Cape Town. It was difficult not to feel something of the pain and horror that was the experience of many. And it was equally difficult to walk away from the Centre without taking some part of that history with us.

The term has also seen the start to the planning for the new History enrichment programme for Grade Elevens in 2002. Some of next year's Grade Eleven History students will be following a different syllabus from that of the other Grade Elevens. At the end of the year, these selected Grade Elevens will have the option of writing the Cambridge International Examination or the school's internal examination. The course is aimed at enriching the learners and taking them a bit further into the study and appreciation of History.

Dylan Wray

Market Day 2001

As part of Curriculum 2005, the Grade Eights undertook a project to start their own businesses. For their Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) project, they had to market, produce and sell a number of products. This event was followed by a presentation of their research, expenditure and an assessment of whether or not their businesses were profitable.

Ms Glover leaps in to buy something from the Grade Eights
before the masses hit their stalls

On Friday 9 November, the Grade Eights along with the rest of the school were buzzing with excitement, eager to see how successful Market Day would be. Buyers were dazzled with many creative products such as dream-catchers, jewellery, candles, make-up, hair accessories, tiny forest people and the all-time and inevitable favourite – food! It was a highly successful day and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The Grade Eights put an enormous amount of energy into this project and have learnt valuable lessons about the business world. We do commend them.

Stephanie Sieberhagen

BURSARIES FOR ANGIE AND MICHELLE

Two of our Grade Twelve students, Angelique Lottering and Michelle Young, were the delighted recipients of significant bursaries from Ms Claire Knowles of Montrose Business College on Monday 22 October.

Mrs Harding, Michelle, Angie and Ms Knowles.

It was clear that this unexpected and wonderful surprise is going to make a significant difference to their lives. These bursaries of R12 000 each are awarded to deserving students who wish to further their studies.

Pat Orpen

One of the Alex Wiid's works on display

Leanne Johansson

MATRIC PRIZE GIVING

The annual Matric Prize Giving was held this year on Tuesday, 9 October. It is a dignified and formal occasion in which we are able to honour the Matrics for the service they have offered the school and their achievements academically, culturally and on the sports fields. On this occasion, the Jazz Ensemble entertained us with their renditions of Brubeck's Take Five and J Rae's Mr Nice Guy.

We were delighted to have a former Wynberg girl as our guest speaker this year, Mrs Wendy Ackerman. After reflecting upon her school days and some of the welcome changes the future had brought, she offered words of encouragement to our Matriculants.

Mr and Mrs Ackerman and Tricia Main and
Mrs Harding were found chatting after prize giving

It is on occasions such as this one, where we pause to reflect on the achievements of our girls, and our school, that we are mindful of just how much has been accomplished by the pupils and how blessed we are. There is also the tacit understanding, that just in the shadows, are the staff members who have accompanied, supported and encouraged all of those achievers.

Pat Orpen

Stephanie, we'll miss you

Ms Sieberhagen arrived at Wynberg Girl's High in April 2000. She immediately became involved in many different spheres of school life, from the teaching English, Computer Studies and Economic and Management Science to taking Life Skills and coaching Indoor and Outdoor Hockey. She has a very enthusiastic approach to whatever she does, and even started a shooting club at the school.

She helped organize the Grade Ten Camp in Stellenbosch this year, which was very successful and in this way has started a tradition that will remain for many years to come. She is a strict disciplinarian who is always fair in her approach to her pupils and is very creative in her teaching methods, resulting in some very interesting lessons. She is an avid Pooh-bear fan and her collection is envied by many. We wish her all the very best in her future studies at RAU University, where she has been selected to read for a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

May the wisdom and geniality of Pooh accompany her wherever life may take her!

Andi Bernstein
and Carol Shapiro

MRS SUSAN SOUTER

Mrs Sue Souter accepted a temporary post in the Biology Department at very short notice. She arrived in the second term and was thrown straight into a full teaching timetable and examinations. She became involved in a number of activities, such as the Chess Club, the Variety Concert and the Major Production.

Go well Sue, we'll miss you

We thank her for her contribution to the Biology Department and wish her well for the future.

Alison Smith

MEJ ELISE BARLOW

Aan die begin van die derde kwartaal het mev. Elise Barlow mej Erika van As se plek oorgeneem. Sy was voorheen verbonde aan die Afrikaans
Departement en verlaat ons die einde van die jaar. Ons wens haar 'n aangename "rus" toe en bedank haar vir haar bydrae.

Thank you, Elise for all that you have contributed to Wynberg

Mej. Charlene Palmer sluit volgende jaar by die Departement aan.

Anarina Cope

Congratulations, David

We welcome Mr Burrell to our staff and wish him many enjoyable and rewarding years in this position at Wynberg.

Shirley Harding

SUPER SPORTSWOMAN, MICHELLE EDWARDS!

Super sportswoman Michelle Edwards, it was pointed out by her coach earlier on this year, “is going places.” In order to pick up the direction that this modest and extremely able staff member is headed, it's worth noting just where it is that she has been!

Michelle in action

This year, she has participated in the following tours as a top South African Badminton player:

• World Championships in Seville Spain. At this event South Africa was first in the group in which they were participating.
• She participated in the Mauritius Open, where she won the Ladies' Singles.
• Participating in the South African International, again, Michelle won the Ladies' Singles and took the Ladies' Doubles to boot.
• At the South African Open Championships, she won the Ladies' Singles and Western Province won the Interprovincial matches.
• Furthermore, she has competed locally in Durban, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Port Elizabeth and East London

Michelle's talents are not limited to the sports field. An extremely creative, well-organized, highly disciplined, dedicated and able teacher, she is extremely computer literate - something she endeavours to hide (unsuccessfully, it might be added) from the beady eyes of Senior Management. Her management and organizational skills also do not go unnoticed, and to this end, she has been asked to head up the Sports Department at the school in 2002.

If her track record is anything to go by, schools in the Western Cape need to keep an eye out for the sportswomen of Wynberg Girls' High in the years to follow!

Pat Orpen

STAFF CASUAL DAYS

This year the staff were able to give some support to eight different charities of their choice. Each month, the Grade Eights have prepared stickers which cite the charity being supported at the going rate of R5.00 .

Over the year, these charities have included, amongst others, the Nazareth House Aids Babies, Conradie Hospital, the Gugulethu Old Age Home, the Cancer Association and various animal societies. All in all, just under R 2000 was raised in 2001, and we hope that the money has benefited in some small way the different charities in their good work.

Tony Lauff

Pranisha Maharaj

FORMAL VALEDICTORY SERVICE

The Valedictory Service is one of the Rites of Passage that most Wynberg matriculants anticipate with great excitement, eagerness and indeed relief. It is a ceremony in which the school is able to mark, to savour for just a moment, the important transition that our young Wynberg women are to make. And it is fitting, if their teachers have done their jobs well, that our Matriculants should be ready to make the transition with both relief and excitement.

What their teachers - each year - view with patience, gentleness and fondness is the vulnerability that takes these young women by surprise on this day. It is generally not in the joyful exuberance of the Informal

FORMAL VALEDICTORY (continued)

Valedictory Concert that the Matriculants experience the import of what is happening to them: it is in the traditions and the rituals of the formal assembly held to light their way from one stage to another, whether it be from secondary to tertiary education, or from the school halls to the workplace, or the confines of the school grounds to the world of travel.

The hymns that are sung are chosen by the Matriculants. The school and staff are afforded an opportunity to bid them farewell, and they too are afforded an opportunity to say farewell to those who remain. It is a time when badges of office are passed from one year to the next as the Prefects are inducted. As with most important changes, it is a time of mixed emotions.

Mrs de Wet, in her farewell speech to the girls, pointed out that this day was "a time for nostalgia and for reminiscing", but that it was also a time for "looking forward to the road ahead." She pointed out that at this stage there are two pieces of paper that qualify Matrics for that road: the Matric Certificate - one which they could look forward to with confidence if they had worked. The other - which Matrics often seemed to find as important and necessary as the Senior Certificate - was the Driver's Licence. The Senior Certificate, she said, equipped them for life's figurative road, while the driver's licence did the same for the literal road. Wittily, wisely, wonderfully, Mrs de Wet reminded them of some of the drivers they might meet on the road, and the way in which they might drive on that road themselves. All were reminded of (and recognised) specimens such as Rodney Roadhog ...Dozy Rosy ... Raymond van der Rap ... Anxious Annie ... Felicia Flash. It was pointed out that there would be moments when the open road would beckon, but there would also be moments when "they would need to park", to "take in the scenery."

In Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby, one of the central motifs, which the matriculants encountered in their study of it, was that of driving. Several of the characters in that novel drive "carelessly" and Fitzgerald comments (about two of them at least) that they are "careless people... they smashed up things and then retreated into ... their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clear up the mess that they had made." It was a similar and salutary lesson that Mrs de Wet left the matrics with: whatever the road presented to them, whatever questions their journeys presented to them on the road ahead, there would be an extremely important question to consider, one that would be more important than all the others, and one which they should always be able to answer with a resounding "YES!" That question was: "On life's road, am I a good driver?"

Pat Orpen

Jenny Williamson won the
(Junior) Best Speaker's Cup

The Senior Debating Team was invited to attend a Forum Discussion Workshop at Westerford High School. We worked hard at conducting an interesting and diverse discussion. Emphasis was placed on the need for lateral thinking, and the ability to challenge the conventional thought pattern. We were able to put these skills into practice when we were invited to an impromptu debate and forum discussion at Wynberg Boys' High School on 27 August. Fun was had by all.

Emily Veitch won the Best Speaker's Cup
in the Senior Section

At the end of the third term, we bade a fond farewell to our Matric debaters, who left to write their prelims. Many of them want to continue debating at University level next year, and they have promised to come back and show us some of the latest tricks of the trade.

Kelli Futter

Kerryn	Lauren
	We were thrilled to welcome Eduard Greyling to the school this term as examiner of the practical ballet work. The girls felt at ease in his presence, and performed with confidence and professionalism. We do commend them. Congratulations to Kerryn Howard, winner of the Cecchetti Society (Cape Town) Intermediate Award and Lauren Manuel runner up in the Elementary Section.

The Grade Eleven girls showed the rest of the school how talented they are when they gave their interpretation of Duke Wellington's Blues in the Grade Eleven Variety Show held in the hall. In closing, thank you (Ballet) girls for a wonderful year.

Carol Shapiro

DRAMA

We have had a busy year and this term we have been reaping the benefits of our really hard work. Those girls who entered into The South African Guild of Speech and Drama Teachers' exams and the Trinity College of London exams achieved excellent results. I would like to congratulate the following girls for their outstanding achievements: Lindy Anderson (Grade Nine) achieved 93%. Tarn de Villiers (Grade Nine) achieved 91%. Tanya Fotuin (Grade Ten) achieved 90% and Christina Blom (Grade Ten) achieved 91%.

It is Wynberg Boys' High School's turn to produce our combined production for 2002. Grease is the word... Congratulations to Claire Hills (Grade Nine) who has been chosen to play the lead role of Sandy. Congratulations to all the other girls who have been cast - we look forward to a rocking production.

Plans are underway for 2002. Please don't forget the Arts' Festival scheduled for 27 March. We plan to make it bigger and better than our very successful 2001 festival. Please come and support your very talented and creative daughters. the House Plays, directed by the Grade Elevens will be presented in August and we hope to have a big entry in the Cape Town Eisteddfod.

That with a whole lot more should provide you with plenty of entertainment in 2002.

Penny Glover

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The Music Department was buzzing with activity again this term and various sections of this department have been involved in a number of important events.

GRADE TWELVE-PRIZE GIVING - 9 OCTOBER

The Jazz Ensemble's performance of 'Mr Nice Guy' by James Rae and 'Take Five' by Dave Brubeck was both spirited and invigorating. This occasion also saw our reliable orchestra members performing enthusiastically. We commend these orchestra girls for the extra time and energy they have put into their performances.

VALEDICTORY DAY - 10 OCTOBER

The choir's warm and sincere rendition of 'The Lord bless You and Keep You' by John Rutter resulted in an emotional moment for many of the Grade Twelves. Once again, our school orchestra acquitted themselves brilliantly.

VARIETY CONCERT - 17-18 OCTOBER

The Jazz-ensemble performed 'Mr Nice Guy' by James Rae at the Variety Concert, where they proved they can hold their own amidst the very best that the Wynberg Boys' High School Bands can offer. Well done, girls!

ASSEMBLIES

Well done to our junior musicians, Stacey Lewis, Candice Krieger, Lauren Baerecke, Tammy Binedell and a very special thank you to our Orchestra for their contribution in accompanying the hymns at assemblies, which they managed very capably and efficiently.

Also at our assemblies, for the first time ever, we had each of our Grade Eights classes perform a piece on the Marimbas. This performance which forms part of the Music Module in Arts and Culture was not only very well received by the girls and staff alike, but also inspired each group to better the previous group's performance. The Music Staff and our senior music students then evaluated their performances.

Our Ensembles perform
at a lunchtime concert

THREE FLUTE, RECORDER & JAZZ ENSEMBLE; GUITAR & MARIMBA GROUPS; ORCHESTRA

These ensembles/groups had a very busy time preparing for the many concerts this term. We would like to encourage all learners who can playan instrument to come and join in the fun of ensemble playing while reaping the benefits of improving their performance skills. This is open to all interested learners, not only subject music students. Please approach the music staff for assistance in this matter.

CHOIR

Choir rehearsals got off to a good start this term with a membership of approximately sixty girls. The termly Saturday Workshop once again went off without a hitch. These workshops are proving to be invaluable in preparing a repertoire for performances.

ENSEMBLE EXAM/CONCERT - 1 NOVEMBER

This Ensemble Performance forms part of the Final Music Practical Exam and is presented in the form of a Concert. Students are given marks for their performances by the Music Staff. This event is open to anyone to attend - the aim being for parents to witness their 'child at play'. Our extra-curricular students were also invited to participate. Also very pleasing to see, was the support of the many parents who attended the concert. Well done to all of our students, who put in such a lot of hard work and effort to make this an event worthy of repeating in future.

LUNCH-HOUR CONCERT - 8 NOVEMBER

Staff and students who cannot make it to our formal concerts during the term, get the opportunity to attend our Lunch Hour Concerts during a second break in the school hall. On occasions such as these, six to eight items are usually performed. This term, the items performed were chosen from the Ensemble Exam/Concert Programme and the concert was very well attended by members of staff. Comments overheard as girls and staff members returned to their classrooms revealed just how much the performances were enjoyed and appreciated. We salute our participants for their delightful and sparkling performances.

THE WYNBERG SCHOOLS' CAROL SERVICE - 25 NOVEMBER

This year the combined choirs of the Wynberg schools held their annual Carol Service at St. John's Church. This year it was hosted by the Boys' Junior School. Our choir performed a flawless rendition of 'The Holy City' by Stephen Adams with the conductor (Mrs Barwise), the pianist (Ms Franke), and the choir coming together to form a perfect partnership. The congregation listened spellbound to our choir's stirring and awe-inspiring singing. It was a proud moment indeed for Wynberg Girls' High School and certainly one of the many highlights from the Music Department this term. Congratulations and well done to all those who were involved on this occasion.

Elmarie Lith

David Burrell

In addition to these girls mentioned above, the following girls graduated: Alanna Jones, Alicia Hickey, Tania Whelan, Illana Harker, Sideeqah Booley, Adila Moolla, Nolizo Ncata and Latiefa Paleker.

Congratulations to these motivated young people.

Jenny McCallum

HOUSE CAPTAINS

SPORT

MATRIC COMMITTEES 2002

Last year, in order to spread the leadership amongst the senior students, Matric committees were introduced for the first time. The establishment of these groups aims (amongst other things) at affording the matric body further opportunities to work together as a team. We hope to provide the various groups with experiences in running, coordinating and administering various tasks and we aim to encourage them to devise strategic plans for their events or arrangements.

While prefects are not allowed to assume leadership of the committees themselves, a representative from the prefect body is appointed to each group in order to facilitate co-operation between the various leadership groups. We are delighted to announce the Matric Committees for 2002.

MATRIC PAST PUPILS AND ARCHIVES COMMITTEE.

Working closely with Mrs Wilding (Archives) and Ms Orpen (Past Pupils), the girls appointed to these committees are responsible for collecting information for the archives on any Wynberg Girls' High School Pupil, past or present, during the course of the year. They are responsible for the promotion of membership of the Old Girls' Union and are involved in the organisation of the Founders' Day Celebrations. For this event, they are expect to become involved in the advertising of the event, the service, tea and sports matches. It is a committee that has responsibilities beyond the period that the girls are at school, because these girls undertake to oversee the organising of regular reunions for the class of 2002 in order to maintain contact with the school. Finally, they facilitate the gathering of records for our Past Pupils database.

Tara Kelly
Pranisha Maharaj
Charlene Smith
Liaison prefect: Lauren Hartmann

THE MATRIC MAGAZINE COMMITTEE

This group assists Ms McCarthy with all of the materials that are to appear in the Magazine, which is produced annually. They are responsible for collecting reports, articles, creative work and photographs during the year.
Tyla Ballantyne
Emma Brink
Monique Jacobs
Yumna Martin
Yatasha Naidoo

MATRIC SLEEPOVER AND "40-DAYS COUNT-DOWN" COMMITTEE.

Working closely with Ms Lawrence, this committee is responsible for organising and arranging the annual Matric Sleepover in the Wellington Quad, the braai and the evening's entertainment. They are expected to be involved in the co-coordinating and managing of the event as well as the creative directing of it! This group is also expected to organise the activities for the Matrics to celebrate the last 40 school days before Valedictory Day.

Nicola Croxford
Hayley Damain-Harris
Samantha Donet
Aimee du Toit
Jacqui Ord
Nisrat Rawoot
Liaison prefect: Lauren Manuel

MATRIC TERM TWO SPIRIT-BUILDER AND VALEDICTORY CONCERT COMMITTEE.

This group organises a suitable spirit-builder, which is held in the second term that appeals to all of the Matrics. They are also required to organise the Informal Valedictory Concert and the early morning breakfast for the Matrics and Staff members.

Kelli Futter
Rone Hector
Amy Leibbrandt
Jessica McArthur
Julia Power
Andrea Stavridis
Liaison prefect: Nokulunga Guma

MATRIC YEARBOOK COMMITTEE.

Each year, the Matrics put together a yearbook, which accompanies the magazine to remind them the finer moments of their final year at school. To this end the girls on this committee record the events, highlights, classes and individuals, which make up the Matric Class of 2002 at Wynberg Girls' High School. Working closely with Ms McCarthy, they are responsible for the layout, design and content for this Magazine supplement.

Klee Barris
Mary Chang
Judy de Smidt
Gail Eddy
Leanne Johannsson
Katy Prudhomme
Liaison prefect: Faseegha Adams

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE

This committee is required to work with a number of different teachers who are responsible for the organising of various special events, which take place during the year, such as Open Day, the Arts Festival, the Grade Eight Braai and the Achievers’ and Service Dinner.

Taryn-Lynn Arendse
Kerry-Leigh Correia
Alison Lupton-Smith
Sally Pike
Cindy Stringer
Athena Vassen
Liaison prefect: Aaliyah Ameer

We wish these committees an eventful year and hope that, while it affords them a number of opportunities to extend their leadership abilities, it also provides them with a great deal of fun.

Jessica Howell

REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF LEARNERS

On 24 October 2001 the student body of Wynberg Girls' High School voted for their Representative Council of Learners for 2002. The RCL is a body, which all state schools in South Africa are required to have by law, and two members have the important task of representing the student body on the school's governing body. The election process is similar to that of other elections in our country. Girls had a period of one week in which to nominate and second candidates in their grades. All candidates were then given the opportunity to speak to their grades the day before the election.

On Election Day, Mrs Harding explained the process of voting to the school and the various grades moved to a specific venue to cast their votes. Three candidates were elected from each grade and the 2002 Grade Eights will have the opportunity to elect their three representatives early next year. The RCL met to choose their own office-bearers and have since met again to discuss their goals for 2002. The newly elected RCL were presented with their badges and certificates of office by Mrs Harding and Lisa Price (2001 RCL Chairperson) in a formal assembly.

The RCL for 2002 is as follows: Paula Chowles (Chairperson and Governing Body Representative), Katharine Tromp (Vice-Chairperson and Governing Body Representative), Pranisha Maharaj (Secretary), Nikki Aspeling, Jennifer Auret, Rebecca Blundell, Kelly Croxford, Muneera Deaney, Michelle Fourie, Aiggy Shen, Abbey Smith, Nilfa Suleman

We wish the 2002 RCL a successful and rewarding term of office.

David Burrell

Besides being enjoyable, it was a camp that has given each of us knowledge that is vital for our final year at school.

Jessica Howell

JUNIOR TOWN COUNCIL LEADERSHIP

On the 25 September, a group of Grade Ten and Eleven students attended the Junior Town Council Leadership Course. We learnt valuable skills in leadership, conflict resolution and self-motivation. We also listened to an informative talk on HIV/Aids.

The whole day was valuable as it taught us about listening to others, running effective meetings and, basically, being a good leader.

Leila Gardener

All in all it has once again been a successful term and I look forward to another busy and rewarding year next year.

Jenny Jordan

Telling the story of how it was that she had been born with a brain tumour, and through various treatments overcame this, the advertisement tells her story and features her singing in the school hall. Unlike the Lunga that we know in real life, the advertisement features her as a loner whose dreams they (Musica) hope will come true. It is with a wry smile that Lunga notes that the advertisement has made her dream a reality: she has indeed sung before an audience of thousands!

Pat Orpen

Niquita plays her violin for us

After interviewing Nequita Arendse they decided that she was one of those that they would like to film. Filming her at school, at her home and at the Baxter theatre, the company certainly took sufficient footage for a thirty-minute programme which was aired on 30 November on SABC 2 at 17:00

Niquita Arendse

Jenny Inglesby

Wardah Salie

It was with great sadness that we heard of the death of Wardah Salie, one of our Matriculants from the year 2000. While her teachers knew her in an academic context to be one who listened carefully to the needs of others, and who had a tolerance and respect for the views of her peers, her friends knew her to be one of those "sparkly people" who seemed to "radiate extreme joy." She was a principled person and one upon whom her friends could always rely.

Her smile (which readily sprang to her eyes) seemed to suggest that she never had a dull day. Busy, energetic, outgoing, independent, she was one who appeared to others always to be "going somewhere" or "getting up to something." She was one who embraced life fully with enthusiasm, daring and excitement. If there was fun to be had, Wardah was one who could extract it. With her friends she was warm, empathetic and deeply affectionate.

She will be sorely missed, and our deep condolences are extended to all those who knew and loved her.

Firdous Hendricks, Yumna Martin
and Pat Orpen

FEBRUARY   

MARCH   

Leanne Johansson

MOTHERS WHO CARE

Wynberg Girls' High School would like to thank the small group of faithful mothers who have prayed for the learners, teachers and their families this year. On many occasions, it has been a relief to know that somebody was praying earnestly on our behalf.

The mothers, in turn, would like to thank the staff for allowing them the honour of coming before God with the many prayer requests that they have received. They would like to give God all the glory for the many answered prayers.

Any mothers, grandmothers or guardians who feel called to be part of this ministry in 2002 are welcome to contact Mrs Smith at school. Any learners or parents who have prayer requests are also welcome to hand these in at the office in a sealed envelope addressed to "The Mothers' Prayer Group".

Alison Smith

The Apsley Green Army pause for a moment

One o’clock came as a surprise to those of us who were voiceless and sun burnt, but still singing raspy cheers. Waterloo managed to find its lost voice, somehow, for its final victory song. Points however were far from our minds with the spirit of sports day taking its place.

Leanne Johansson

LIBRARY 2001

Some of the new books on the shelves

Like every good book, our year in the library has come to a fitting conclusion, with a number of changes being planned or introduced in the fourth term.

One of the first was the election of a new head librarian, Lauren Hartmann, who will continue the excellent work initiated by Halima Hayat, ably supported by a team of dedicated and hardworking librarians in Grades Eight to Eleven.

There have also been an overwhelming number of applications to work in the library, especially from girls in Grades Eight and Nine, and this increase in support has helped us to provide an even more efficient service than in the past.

From next year, learners will be able to make use of new furnishings – the ever-popular “reading corner” upstairs will be extended, from three chairs and two beanbags, to include new coffee tables and chairs in the opposite corner, and new carpets will be laid across the upstairs floor and in front of the TV.
We continue to acquire new books, which, this term, included a number of bestsellers, teen books, and a new novel by Joanne Harris, author of the popular Chocolat.

Unfortunately, as fast as we acquire new books, the old ones seem to “go missing” and we appeal to anyone with books outstanding either to drop them in the book box, or to speak to Mrs Manners or Mrs Freed.

Anyone interested in working in the library in 2002 can talk to Lauren or Mrs Manners.
It is only with the school’s help that we can maintain the high standard of service and wide selection of books currently offered by the library. We look forward to beginning a new chapter with you in 2002.

Lauren Hartmann

AUSTRALIA 2002

The Australian 2002 Tour Squad was entered into the Western Province Ladies' Summer League for the fourth term. Wynberg played six matches and remained unbeaten throughout! Lauren Seaman and Michelle van der Westhuizen are the team's top goal scorers with six goals each. The experience has been very beneficial with some players playing in new positions for the first time and equipping themselves very well! The second half of summer league is played from January to March next year.

The girls are also training every Tuesday with Marcel Pienaar, the team's physiotherapist, who is focusing on their physical fitness. This includes aerobic sessions with Anne, our guest trainer! The team is developing nicely into a well-drilled close-knit unit and should be fully prepared by the time we leave in March 2002!!

A Bernstein

WATER POLO REPORT

After losing a number of our matric players, we entered only three teams in the league: Firsts, Seconds and U/16s, whilst continuing with Social Waterpolo. Next term, we intend entering an U/14 team in the league and we are hoping for a big response from the new Grade Eights.
All the teams played excellent Water Polo and the second team was unbeaten in its league. The results were as follows:

Well done to all the players for their hard work and enthusiasm. A big thank you to Ms McCarthy for taking the Social Water Polo and to Arendene Fourie for her many hours of enthusiastic coaching of the younger players. Congratulations to Katharine Tromp on her selection as team captain and to Aimee-Lee Nash, Arendene Fourie and Deirdre Van der Lith who will be representing Western Province in Gauteng at the end of the year.

Enjoy the holidays, have a good rest, but...keep fit!!!

Peter Bodenstein
and Dylan Wray

Mariëtte Fourie
and Lauren Seaman

Waterpolo players put in some practice

HIKING TO "DIE HEL"

During the September/October school holidays, the Mountain Club spent three days in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains, hiking the very dramatic trail to "Die Hel"

The Winterhoek Grouping

Our group included ten girls - Amber Crake and a friend of hers from Abbots, Catherine Hutton-Squire, Ellie Shorthall, Sally Pike, Vicki Nupen, Mariëtte and Arendene Fourie, Sally-Ann Grobler and Jessica Theron - and two teachers, Ms Bristow and Mr Bodenstein.

The first night was spent under the stars (although some managed to find a cave where much eating and singing took place, but very little sleeping). The next day, we hiked along a river for about three hours, swimming when it got hot. The scenery was very dramatic, with some weird and wonderful rock formations. After leaving our packs at the second overnight stop (an old barn at "De Tronk"), we hiked to "Die Hel", which is an enormous pool completely surrounded by tall cliffs with caves containing rock art. What a beautiful sight!!! Only the very brave managed to spend much time in the freezing water or diving off the cliffs.

In all, this was one of the more dramatic hikes and enjoyed by everyone!

Peter Bodenstein

Melissa Theunissen

Grade Eights take in the scenery

Ian Robertson saw to lighting up the approach to the hall, while the fairy lights kindly loaned to us by Party Design, were strung out on a fishing net over the dance floor to produce the effect of twinkling stars in the hall. While Ben, ably assisted by Trish Springorum, a Wynberg Mum, prepared and presented the food. Jasper and Cheryl Terblanche kindly donated the vegetables and salad ingredients. The band SPECTRUM ensured that the guests kept the calories burning on the dance floor, while Michelle Nupen and Lynette Kruger tendered the bar, which had been set up on the stage.

During the dinner break, the guests were rendered speechless by the Ballroom and Latin-American dance demonstrations by members of the Kevin Jewel Dance Studio, arranged by Deon Valentine.
The waitrons, Grade Elevens from the Boys' and Girls' schools, kept the plates coming to the tables, and then conveyed them off to the Home Economics rooms for cleaning. Thanks to Warren Green and Jacki van Eck, the Maitre 'D's for the night.

The dance did not end there for the committee: Saturday morning meant making the hall ready for school on Monday, and cleaning the last of the crockery. A huge bouquet to all those who pitched in to make the task a fun one.

A big thank you to everyone who was involved in making the dance the success it was. Many folk were involved from the start, and their input is appreciated, even though they were unable to attend the dance on the night. I speak of Fahiema Halim, Yumna Rajie and Peter Solomon. Of course, I have not been able to mention everyone by name, as space just will not allow, but rest assured, your efforts did not go unnoticed.

It is with more events of this nature that the committee hopes to build camaraderie among the parents of Wynberg Girls' High School.

Laurence Crichton
Chairperson of the PA Committee

The man of good cheer, Father Christmas, is seen here
with three delighted children

Each child was given a present and a party pack to take home. By the end of the afternoon the girls were exhausted, but a good time had been had by all.

Thanks are due to Father Christmas for coming a little early to Wynberg Girls’ High School and to all the parents who gave up time and money and helped make the party an experience to remember.

Jenny Jordan

Debbie Cheney