All of us at Wynberg are very, very proud of Felicity. We congratulate her and wish her great success. 

DE BEERS ENGLISH OLYMPIAD

The English Olympiad three-hour exam on the theme War and Indifference was written last term. Under Mrs Kourie’s guidance, many learners achieved success and are to be commended for their hard work and the eagerness with which they embraced this challenge. 

Congratulations to the following learners who were highly recommended:Ashleigh Badham-Thornhill, Cathy Gill, Anja Hendricks, Lauren Ingram, Sheree Lang, Shelley Mason. Sibaphiwe Matiyela, Kelly Perkins, Romi Reinecke, Kelly Richards, Lauren Scheepers, Refiloe Sesele, Romy Shortall, Megan Carter, Nicole Chowles, Amy Donaldson, Leila Ebrahim and Christine Friest. 

Special praise goes to Kerry O’Connor, Berenice Bental, Tarryn Saunders and Kyla Bluff who attained Silver and to Trish-Lynn Riley, Chanel Sigamoney and Emma Bryce for attaining Gold. We are particularly proud of Emma Bryce and Chanel Sigamoney who each achieved a position in the TOP 50 in the Olympiad which entitles them to free tuition in their first year at Rhodes University. 

Wynberg Girls' High School is extremely proud of all of these girls’ outstanding achievements !

The famous execution of French king, Louis XVI in 1793 was performed in the Wellington Quad by the Wynberg History students. In the centre of the quad, a life size, uncomfortably- real looking guillotine stood tall, and one of Wynberg’s poor history teachers – Mr. Lord – lay subject to the “blade”! 

In the words of the king, Mr Lord declared his innocence and pardoned those who had occasioned his death. Then, with Marie Antoinette (ably played by Ms Opperman) wailing from the upper corridors of the English block, the guillotine sliced down, and a bloodied “head” rolled across the lawn! The peasants, decorated with red bandanas and shawls, triumphantly raced around the quad with the head of the poor old king on a stake.

At the end of the performance, Mr Lord - apparently having recovered his head - then stepped out from behind the guillotine and normal life continued! 

Thank you to the History Department and students for organizing this event with such enthusiasm, and of course, thank you to Mr Lord for his willingness to have his head chopped off. It was a sight to see! 

Wynberg has always taken the broad view of the success and well being of each pupil, pouring resources and energy into guiding students to make the right choices in their futures. Striving to produce balanced and well-informed young women is the Life Skills Department. One of their main focuses is career choice. 

Beginning as early as grade 9, where each pupil sits in-depth aptitude and personality tests in our school’s computer department, they make sure students are well informed about “life after Wynberg” and their career choices. 

The Work Shadow programme is the logical progression from the Careers Evening held earlier in the year, and allows the Grade 11 learner to experience first hand the reality of the profession that has caught her attention. This took place from 20 - 23 of June, and the variety of places visited was as diverse as our student body: the UCT Archaeology Dept, Tvplus, Two Oceans Aquarium, Vista Nova Junior, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Kirstenbosch Gardens and the DA parliamentary buildings. 

Experiences varied from taking a speedboat to Bantry Bay and collecting kelp, having a silver ring made for you before your eyes, meeting Archbishop Desmond Tutu, writing a by line for Die Burger, sorting through bags of ancient clay relics and bones, and chopping carrots until your thumbs bled. It was, for better or worse, a highly illuminating encounter with the real world.

Romi Reinecke

Inspired and challenged by Penelope Glover and Victoria Bartlett, the students of Wynberg Girls' and Boys' High have been work-shopping a production called Mass Production, that reflects the voice of some students in the Western Cape in 2005 as they experience the world. 

Taking a hard-hitting look at gangs, substance abuse, rape and social injustices which could crush and destroy the spirit, the Wynberg High Schools also have something to say about the smugness of middle class values, the fear of living independently and authentically, and the buying into a branded world. Using all of their performing arts skills, they are using poetry, song, dance, mime and rap to voice their protest. 

The show is about an hour long with no interval; it is exciting, innovative and very creative; it has a large cast; and it is the original scripted work of Wynberg Girls' and Boys' High. This is obviously one of those not to be missed productions.
Booking opens on 1 August, and performances dates are 10, 11 and 12 August.

She is one of the driving administrative forces behind the success of the new society, “Between the Lines.” Her talent and organisational skills are further revealed in her position of Head of the School Choir, where she is required to perform, organise practice and assist with the organisation of any public performances. In addition, she acted, directed, and shared the award of Best Director for her house in the House plays. Michelle Botha is a most worthy recipient of the trophy.

The Discobolus award for sport this term goes to Illse Davids, an individual who ALWAYS gives 110% and is an inspiration to her team mates and fellow hockey players! Last year, Illse was selected as a member of the South African U18A team that travelled to Uruguay to participate in an International Tournament. This year she has been selected as the WP U18A team captain and as a member of the SA U21 Team!!! She will travel to Chile in September to represent her country as a Junior Springbok in the Junior World Cup. It is with pride that we award this trophy to someone who is so talented yet so modest. Well done, Illse!

This term’s recipient of the Demeter trophy for service, Kyla Bluff, serves the school in an unassuming and gracious way. As official school photographer she is commended on a job well done. Through photographs published in the school magazine, newsletter, website and outside press she has brought tremendous praise to the school. Her photographs have artistic merit in their own right and go beyond merely documenting an event. She has a proactive approach, identifying what needs to be done and ensuring that it happens. In addition Kyla is a Matric Leader in Constantia House. In this role, her tutor, Mr Lord describes her as loyal, reliable, trustworthy, sincere and hard working. Congratulations to Kyla on winning this trophy.

Every year a small group of people work very hard to create a Dance that will be forever memorable. We pick up the story at the point of transformation: hair, nails, instant tans, make-up. With before-the-before parties starting as early as 16:00, extended families gathered to witness the coming out of each beautiful young woman and to propose a toast to the proud parents. 

Then girls and their partners moved onto the real before parties, and then the Dance itself. With an enchanted garden in mind, the Matric Dance Committee, worked to make the ball room of the Cape Sun Holiday Inn a place of beauty. So the Matrics of 2005 entered a garden of flowers, lights, perfumes and butterflies.

All were welcomed by Mrs Harding. Kelly Croxford, Head of School, followed with a tribute to her fellow Matriculants and a vote of thanks to the organisers. Then she and her partner opened the dance with the first waltz, and the rest of the evening passed in a whirl of dancing, photographs, friends and feasting! 

Grateful thanks are extended to Mrs Harding, Mrs Wilding, Mrs Gore and the Matric Dance Committee of 2005 for a wonderful evening.

Wynberg has finished top of their pool in the Premier League and now compete in the playoffs for top position! 

We are very, very proud to have three SA reps in our first side this year. Illse Davids jets off to Chile to represent SA U21 at the Junior World Cup in September, whilst Micaela Paterson and Candice Manuel represent SA U16A at a tournament in Potchestroom in August.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Would you like to improve your communication and leadership skills? Public speaking is everyone’s greatest fear, but now you have a chance to improve and have fun at the same time by joining the second Youth Leadership Programme. 

When?    Every Tuesday starting on 16th August 2005
Where?   Ballet Hall at WYNGHS
Time?     19:00 to 20:00 for eight weeks
Cost?      R20 inclusive
Who?      All learners in Grades 10 & 11 are welcome.

If you are interested please confirm by paying the R20 to Mrs McCallum and writing your name on the list outside Lab 1. Any girl can repeat the course.

J McCallum

Raelene Adams

FOUNDERS DAY FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

All past pupils of Wynberg Girls’ High are cordially invited to attend a cocktail party in their honour on Thursday 15 September. It will be held in the tuckshop at 18h00. 

This is wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends so please pass the message on to as many past pupils as you can. We would love to see you whether you left in 1924 or 2004.
Please RSVP to school office for catering purposes: 021-7974163