St Dominic’s Yearbook 2022

Junior Choir Front row: N Madala; T Sentsho; R Mangongwa; Miss L Mofokeng; K Ramohlala; W Githiri; N Zwane. Second row: L Paulse; L Soares; A Van Ballegooyen; P Makabeni; N Satuku; H Mpofu; O Tshehla. Back row: K Tshabalala; M Ntuli; K Msomi; O Talane; A Sias. Primary School Staff First row: Mr N. Smith Second row: Mrs R. Venske; Miss L. Mofokeng; Mrs M. Andrews; Miss M. Black; Miss R. Makgato; Mrs L. Rasenyalo; Miss K. Maritz; Mrs J. Koen; Mrs N. Da Conceiçao Third row: Mrs C. Da Costa; Mrs S. Ndlovu; Miss M. Maredi; Mrs M. Brentjies; Mrs F. Summerfields; Mrs S. Bekker; Mrs R. Badenhorst; Mrs K. De Swardt; Mrs K. Dolman; Mrs P. Penny Fourth row: Mrs L. Marland; Mrs T. Masondo; Mrs J. Compere; Mrs T. Russell; Mrs K. Adair; Mrs T. Bradbury; Mrs N. Fisher; Mrs M. McEvoy; Mrs G. O'Connor; Mrs M. Drummond; Mrs L. Matthysen; Sr N. Mabaso; Miss A. Venter; Mrs K. Spellas Back row: Mrs M. Vaughan

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SENIOR SCHOOL This was the year in which we emerged from COVID. To our Subject Heads: Mrs Lee (Accounting); Mrs Jacobs Looking back, it is sometimes difficult to comprehend the (Afrikaans); Mrs Sham (Business Studies); Mrs Peterson profound impact COVID had on our lives and how many (CAT, Computers & Innovation); Mrs Chantal van Rooyen aspects of school life we took for granted. We have a (Consumers); Mrs de Meillon (English); Mrs Fynney renewed appreciation for the power of human connection (French); Mr Craythorn/ Ms Philippopoulos (Geography); and interaction in the classroom, in the playground and on Mrs McGregor (History); Mrs Matloha (isiZulu); Mrs the sports field. Our challenge as educator lies in both Barbosa/ Mrs Bond (Life Orientation); Mr Michael Smith rediscovering what has been forgotten during COVID, but (Life Sciences); Mrs Sharon van Rooyen (Mathematics); also retaining the new lessons we have learnt. This Miss Rindfleisch (Religious Education); Mrs Patterson includes online lessons and meetings, as well as a (Science) and Ms Sikic (Visual Arts) - thank you for renewed zeal to explore what technology has to offer and making quality education a priority and continuing to lead how this can enhance teaching. a dedicated team of teachers. Our grateful thanks to the vision and guidance of an “Learning is not attained by chance, excellent Board of Governors, chaired by Mr Clement it must be sought for with ardour Chamboko, as well as to Executive Head, Mr Loring, and and attended to with diligence.” fellow principals, Mrs Bradbury and Mrs Meyer. The (Abigail Adams) Board generously allowed us to carry out some much needed renovations to our Consumer Centre, CAT, To Mr Sandwell and his team of coaches, thank you for Coding and Robotics centre, as well as the senior continually creating opportunities for our students to work Science and Life Science laboratories. on fitness or participate whenever it was safe to do so. To Mr Marshall (Aquatics); Mr Els (Chess); Miss Venter and The Catholic Ethos is central everything we do. It guides Mr Higgs (Drummies); Mr Seth Goodwin and Mr Josh us and reminds us of our calling as teachers. My thanks Goodwin (Hockey); Mrs Pirie (Netball); Mrs Patterson in this regard, is extended to Sr Stephany, Sr Lynda, Miss (Running); Mr Hjiphilippou (Squash); Mr Cameron-Gunn Rindfleisch and the Ethos team. (Tennis), as well as to the teachers assisting the coaches: Mrs Adams; Mrs Evans; Mrs Lubbe; Mr Sowa, our To the Senior Management Team, Deputy Principal, Mrs sincere thanks. van Zyl and Director of Academics, Mrs Murray, who spend many hours ensuring that standards of educational To Mr Neville Smith and his team, thank you for creating excellence are never compromised, my grateful thanks. numerous opportunities for our students to showcase Thanks also to Mr Sandwell, Head of Sport, and Mr their talents. The Drama Club under Mrs Rasenyalo met Neville Smith, Head of Culture who have embraced the regularly throughout the year. It is wonderful to hear our challenges of the year with commitment, passion and choir, marimbas and steel pans playing at school resilience. functions once more. Thank you to Mrs Penny and Ms Gounden (Choir); Mr Neville Smith and Ms Makgato My grateful thanks and appreciation are extended to the (Marimbas and Steel Pans). Our Debaters and Public Grade Tutors for their watchful eyes and their ongoing Speakers returned to live competitions with great care and concern for our students. To Mrs Adams in success. Thank you for the patient support and guidance: Grade 12, Mrs Schult in Grade 11, Mrs Evans in Grade 10, Mr Wonfor and Mrs Kritzinger (Debating); Mrs Carlstein, Mrs Geier in Grade 9, and Mrs Lubbe in Grade 8 - thank Mrs de Meillon, Mrs Schult, Mrs Ebrahim, Mrs Kritzinger, you for your passion and commitment to our girls. To Mrs Mrs Evans (Public Speaking). van Praag, our School Counsellor, for your ongoing support and willing ear in often difficult circumstances, and at all times of the day and night - thank you.

SENIOR SCHOOL | PRINCIPAL'S REPORT Our commitment to growing young women to assume a Mrs Peterson left to take up a position in the UAE and variety leadership positions continues to flourish. In this Mrs Sham will be emigrating with her family to the UK at regard, I would like to commend Mrs Jacobs, Mrs Matloha the end of the year. Mrs Pirie is also leaving to take on a and Mrs van Zyl for their work with the Student Executive, new position in Johannesburg. We thank them for their as well as the teachers assisting with the various commitment to St Dominic’s and wish them well in their committees: Mrs Patterson (Houses); Mrs Penny new ventures. (Culture); Ms Pirie (Sport); Mrs Lubbe (Hospitality); Mrs McGregor (Charity and Ethos); Mrs Donly (SRC) and Mrs There will be a number of management changes next Sennwitz (Pre-Grade); Mrs Chantal van Rooyen year, as well as some new faces. My dear colleague, Mrs (Environment) and Mrs Matloha (Safe Spaces and Antoinette van Zyl will take up the position of Principal in Transformation & Diversity). the Junior school. Mrs Susan Murray has been promoted to the position of Deputy Principal. Joining the Senior Numerous staff members take on a myriad of roles and Management team as Head of Academics is Mrs Yvette responsibilities in addition to their daily work in the Patterson and Mrs Elizabeth Schult as Head of Pastoral classrooms. To Mrs Schult and Mrs Sham (Matric Dance Care and Wellness. Mrs Susan Lee will take on the role of Committee 2021/22); Mr Craythorn/ Mrs C van Rooyen Academic Administrator and Mrs Faith McGregor will take (Grade 10 and Grade 11 Debutantes); Mrs Andrews on the role of Grade Tutor for Grade 11. Congratulations (Magazine); Sr Helen (Senior Media Centre); Mrs Ndlovu on your appointments. We are very excited to be in the (Homework Supervision); Mrs Peterson for co-ordinating hands of such a dynamic and experienced team. New the Gr 8 and 9 EXSTREAM weeks – many thanks. faces at St Dominic’s in 2023 are Ms Anzelle Scholtz who will be teaching Afrikaans and Science, Ms Nicola van The continued support of our administrative staff cannot Gemert who will be teaching Business Studies and EMS, be under-emphasized. Our thanks goes to Senior School as well as Ms Smith who will be heading CAT and Secretary, Mrs Salome Bossert, Mrs Liebenberg, Mrs Innovation. We wish you a long and prosperous stay at St Haw, Mrs Corliano and Ms L Matloha in the front office; Dominic’s. the administrative team, Mrs Kruger, Mrs Green, Mrs Goncalves and Mrs Gwaza; the IT support staff, Mr Phiri, Several babies were born into the St Dominic’s family this Mrs Tsekelele and Ms Mazibuko; our Catering Managers, year. Congratulations to: Mrs and Mr Mateman, on the Mrs Lotter and Mrs Tiley for the delicious eats; Mr Kindon birth of Israel; Mrs and Mr Gouveia on the birth of Louis; and his team for the constant support in all areas of Mrs and Mr Bond on the birth of Delilah and Mr and Mrs N maintenance and security; Mrs Mateman, Ms Msiza and Smith on the birth of Jalen. Ms L Matloha who look after the laboratories. Also, thank you to the PTP for their selfless commitment to the Congratulations to Tracey-Leigh Cloete who became wellbeing of the school, as well as to Mrs Antonizzi who Mrs Kritzinger and to Alexia Eleftheriou who became continues to make a significant impact in marketing the Mrs Brits. school. God Bless. This year we have several sad goodbyes. During the year Mrs Barbosa and Mr Craythorn emigrated with their Sharon Fitzgerald families to Portugal and Ireland respectively. Senior School Principal

S E N I O R S C H O O L | P R I N C I P A L' S R E P O R T Staff Farewells Tribute to Tribute to Mev van Zyl Mrs Sham It is very difficult for me to have to say goodbye to my mentor, Over the past 11 years, Mrs Sham has been a devoted my colleague and my dearest friend. I have worked alongside teacher, mentor and colleague.Mrs Sham has taught EMS, Mrs van Zyl for 7 years. Throughout this time Mrs van Zyl has English, Life Orientation and was instrumental in the been an inspiration to me and to many colleagues. She has introduction of Business Studies to St Dominic’s. Business filled St Dominic’s with joy and love through her presence. Studies has flourished under Mrs Sham’s leadership and She is known for her professionalism and hard work and has continues to grow in strength and numbers. In her current role set the benchmark high for us all. Whatever the task was, Mrs as HOD of Academic Administration, Mrs Sham has put her van Zyl did it effortlessly. She was always creative when it personal touch on systems that have been in place for many came to ideas and how to execute them and because of that years. many projects which were undertaken by her have been successful and well received by the staff and girls. Her fun Mrs Sham was always willing to put her hand up and days will always be remembered for building spirit and unity volunteer for anything and everything.During her time at St among the staff and girls. I am sure that the matric girls will Dominic’s, she has worn many hats. She has been on Matric always have fond memories of Mrs van Zyl allowing them to Dance and Fun Day committees, HOD of Life Orientation and let down their hair during their last days at St Dominic’s. then Business Studies, Grade 8 tutor and then grade 10 tutor. If there was anything happening in the high school, there was Mrs van Zyl is not only a good colleague but also a very good a good chance Mr Sham was involved. friend to many of the employees at St Dominic’s. She was always kind and treated everyone with respect. She patiently As a colleague, we could always rely on Mrs Sham to be honest and direct. She always got things done with minimal listened to all our problems and always tried to help us find the fuss and there was never a deadline that Mrs Sham couldn’t meet. As seriously as she took her job, she was always keen solution and because of that, the working environment was to have some fun and let loose. always positive. Mrs Sham was the first friend I made when I joined St Dominic’s. We went on many grade 8 camps together and In addition to her professionalism, she has a set of personality when I wasn’t rescuing her from horses we were building a traits that many wish to have. She is a talented and honest friendship that would be passed down to our daughters. She person who is always productive and can be trusted to get the has been my partner in crime on many occasions and I am job done. Her humour and the way she manages everyone going to miss having her as a sounding board and friend. without anyone feeling left out is a talent in itself. Mrs Sham and her family will be emigrating to the UK at the It is sad to see Mrs van Zyl leave the high school. But the end of the year. I wish them all success and prosperity as they embark on this adventure. moments we all shared and the memories we made with her Mrs B Schult will always be remembered. On behalf of all the staff in the high school, I wish her good luck with her new position as principal in the primary school. I am sure that she will find her new position as enriching as her time in the high school and will surely reach greater heights. The high school is “thankful, grateful and blessed”- John 1 : 16 to have shared her wisdom and kindness over the years. We are grateful for all she has done for us – we will miss her dearly. Mrs S Murray

S E N I O R S C H O O L | P R I N C I P A L' S R E P O R T Tribute to Mrs Peterson Ms Petersen has left big shoes to fill. She has young girls to think beyond just the classroom done so much more beyond the expectation of subjects. We will sorely miss her but wish her the school most certainly through coordinating well on the new adventure she embarks on. our big exstream projects for each of our grades. I am sure that she will imprint a lasting impact in the UAE as she did back here at St. Working along side her during the planning and Dominic's. execution of these events allowed me to engage with her on a more personal level and see her Mrs N Mateman passion for innovation and encouraging our Tribute to Mrs Piri It is with a lot of sadness that we say goodbye to Once these talents were identified, Mrs Pirie Mrs Pirie as she starts a new chapter in life. would be energised and excited to make sure Everyone who knows Mrs Pirie is sad to say these talents are exposed. There are several goodbye but also extremely excited for her as Girls at St Dominic’s who have obtained their She starts her new challenge at St Mary’s Provincial and National Colours in both Netball Waverely. and Waterpolo who are thankful for the coaching they received from Mrs Pirie. Over the past few years Mrs Pirie has become a friend and a work colleague who I could always St Dominic’s is thankful and privileged to have rely on to get the job done and to help wherever had Mrs Pirie as part of their Coaching and assistance was needed. It was common Teaching staff and would like to wish her all the knowledge that when Mrs Pirie undertook a task or an activity it would be best as She starts her new chapter in her completed with a fiery passion and an enthusiasm that everyone would Teaching and Coaching career. experience. As her work colleague, I always knew Mrs Pirie was an expert when she was coaching because she would always identify the Mr Sandwell hidden talents in our pupils. Tribute to Mr Phiri As we bid Farewell to our colleague Mr Phiri, we When all seem to crash or format the want to say thank you so much for all that you environment and we managed to reboot have done for us, your contributions to our IT successfully. Department and the whole school. Until we meet again on the cloud, we will Working with you was so amazing, challenging continue to CRTL-ALT-DEL. We wish you all the ������������, and educational as we learned a lot from best, may God perfect all that concerns you, you. We will miss those crazy moment we shine His face upon you and bless you. shared when everything lost its algorithm in our world, when the script did not go according to Mrs Tsekelele the coding.

S E N I O R S C H O O L | P R I N C I P A L' S R E P O R T Tribute to Mr Craythorn There is a Chinese proverb Mr Craythorn is very generous and always tries to help others. that says: On a regular basis, he used to try to help Eskom by switching Even a great feast has a last off the lights, making us all walk along the corridors in the course and this half-term is dark. However, his altruism is genuinely seen in that he sadly Mr Craythorn’s last initiated the Debs Ball and organized 22 Debutante Balls course of a great feast of 23 ½ during his illustrious career at St Doms, helping to raise years at St Dominic’s. And thousands of rands for the various charities. That really is an what a feast it has been. When amazing feat. he first started teaching at St Dominic’s he was the only You will be sorely missed Mr Craythorn as you begin a new male on the staff and he chapter in your life – one filled with adventure and interesting certainly made his presence felt. experiences such as slicing ham in a Deli or packing shelves in supermarkets. As Charlie Brown said, “Goodbyes always We will always remember Mr Craythorn’s resounding voice make my throat hurt.” Who will make me cups of tea at break and laugh and his irreverence to many things, including the and entertain me with interesting stories and risqué jokes? For weather. Why, after all, should he wear a jersey in the middle me, you have been a great friend and that in itself is a of winter? Even during our incredible tour to Russia, which he tremendous thing. arranged, he scorned thick jackets, gloves and scarves. We all wish you everything of the best Mr Craythorn - fun, He arranged many overseas tours for students and teachers, happiness and good health and since you and your wife, Norway being his favourite. He arranged tours to the Coco Colleen, are going to Ireland I thought it appropriate to end Cola factory, Hartbeespoort, Jhb city centre, Clarence, and this farewell speech with the traditional Irish Blessing: Grade 9 visits to Blyde River Adventure Camp. “May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at A past student Ms Van Niekerk said that one thing she would your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the always remember about her school days was that they were rain fall softly on your fields. And may God hold you in the taken out on so many Geography tours by Mr Craythorn. His palm of his hand.” love for his subject, Geography, is clearly indisputable. He shows a great many DVDs pertaining to Geography (if Hazel Carlstein tenuously) and even encourages everyone to play Worldle, identifying countries from seemingly obscure shapes. For years Mr Craythorn ensured that the school magazine was published annually. We wish you success in all of your future endeavours. May God bless you abundantly.

SENIOR SCHOOL As I draw towards my final few days in St. Dominic’s – my Thank you, Mrs Van Zyl, for keeping the brightest smile in our home away from home for the past 15 years – I am at a loss morning meetings and ensuring that somehow everything gets as to what words I can use to bid my school a sufficient done, despite the weight of the world you are always carrying farewell. Despite the difficulties of matric and my term in on your shoulders. Thank you, Mrs Murray, for always office, I am filled with sorrow at the thought that in just a few maintaining the sharpest sense of humour amongst the flurry weeks, I will no longer be able to take a walk as a student or of work around you. Thank you, Mrs Jacobs and Mrs Matloha, the Head Girl through the grounds of St. Dominic’s. However, for always offering pearls of wisdom when the world of school a tremendous truth lies in the words, “How lucky I am to have has seemed to be crumbling around me. something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” I would also like to thank Mrs Fitzgerald and Mr Loring for Since I was 3 years old, and a shadow of who I am today, St. being sources of inspiration as to how leaders should carry Dominic’s has worked tirelessly to shape me into the person I themselves. have become. From learning basic thrass in pre-grade, to discovering the tip of the iceberg of my potential as a leader in But most importantly, I am honoured to thank my class of grade 7, and finally growing to fill my boots and achieve every Matric 2022. These phenomenal young women that have dream I set out for myself throughout the last 5 years of high surrounded me most days of my life since we were in grade 8 school; my peers and teachers have had my back through it have taught me of the paramount influence that true all. comradery and support can have on one’s life. If it were not for the unwavering support and encouragement I have From the last 5 years I have discovered that the path to received from you when you have believed in me a thousand success – as well as maintaining it once achieved – will times more than I ever have in myself, I would not be standing forever remain rockier than you initially perceived. In spite of in the position I am today as Head Girl with an outstandingly the dying down of the COVID-19 pandemic, the aftermath bright future in front of me. thereof struck my matric group with challenges along the way that we had all thought to be long in our past. This fact turned I marvel to think of the feats that you will all go on to achieve; my role as Head Girl into not just a leadership position, but you have already collectively made me prouder than I could also a veracious lesson on grit and perseverance to pull out have figured possible. We’ve definitely made the Hall of the best in yourself when you feel as though you have hit rock Fame. I am immensely grateful to you, St. Dominic’s, for bottom. turning a school into a home, learning into opportunities and peers into a family. For the constant support that aided me to do this, I thank the people that have shown me the true power one can possess It has been my greatest privilege to serve and learn from you. in the face of trouble, in moments where I have felt my My best wishes for the future. weakest. Claire de Graaff Head Girl 2021/2022

SENIOR SCHOOL | SRC REPORTS The role I played as Head of House has been nothing short of The second was my favourite event; a tradition that had been amazing. Each term was more eventful than the next. I began on hold due to COVID came back, the Matric House Dances. the journey some time last year during COVID, so there I know that my Grade has been excited to do these House wasn’t much that I was allowed to do with regards to events. Dances, and making this happen for them and being part of it As the restrictions were lifted I knew it would be up to me to made this one of the highlights of my term in office. Over and get the school back to the spirit that I adored when I was in above the amazing dances that we performed, we organised Grade 8. a Spelling Bee. The categories were isiZulu, English, Afrikaans, Sotho and French. It was challenging but the girls The first and longest job I had was making the Tuesday Quiz. really impressed with their pronunciation and spelling. I enjoyed making them every week, but not participating in them wasn’t the best feeling.Seeing the ladies faces happy in My season ended on a high with the Inter- the morning was the only satisfaction that I needed, which House Athletics. Thank you to all the girls made it all worthwhile.When Matric started to get difficult, I and staff who participated. was less persistent in sending them by Sunday, but luckily I had Mrs Patterson who never failed to send them to the It has been an honour and privilege to serve teachers, even if she got them at one in the morning! as your Head of House for 2021/2022. The first House event was held online in the classes, and it Deputy Head Girl | Head of House was almost like an extended vision of the Tuesday Quiz. It was led by Mrs Patterson and the House Captains went around the school spreading spirit and shouting war cries with their houses. If you had told me in grade 8 that I would one day become I am glad to say that I have been a part of so man deputy head girl of St Dominic’s, I would have called you improvements around the school that improved the overall crazy. This year has been a rollercoaster of emotions with an conditions for students and teachers alike. overwhelming number of duties, but I would not trade the experience for the world. It is not every day that you are given the chance to speak to the principal and deputy principal directly and have the I am so blessed to have been appointed to a position where I opportunity to change the school for the better and be the can use my voice for the greater good of others. The only voice of so many students – I am humbled by this and I am reason I applied for Head of Student Affairs was not for eternally grateful for this opportunity. I have grown, I have myself, but for my fellow students around me. learnt and now I leave with the greatest gift of all – experience. Duty Head Girl Head of Student Affairs

SENIOR SCHOOL | SRC REPORTS Who would have thought that this chapter in my life would be Thank you for never giving up even when getting turned down coming to an end. It feels like just yesterday that I received numerous times. Your courage in the face of failure taught me the honour of being chosen as Deputy Head Girl, Head of to keep going no matter what and to never take no for an Committees for 2021/2022. answer. It has been said that life is a journey and that it is not where Thank you to Mr Loring, Mrs Fitzgerald, Mrs Jacobs and you end up, but it is how you get there. Reflecting on the past Mevrou Van Zyl for helping me and for having faith in me to year I can truly say that this journey has been the craziest steer the rollercoaster in the right direction. To the rest of the rollercoaster ride of my life with many ups and downs. high school, thank you for supporting me along my journey However, I was definitely not alone along the ride. and for motivating me to keep moving forward. I am truly grateful to have been on this ride with all of you through my The matric class of 2022 were alongside me often screaming high school career. and crying to get off the rollercoaster. “If you can dream it, you can do it” – Walt Disney. A quote I wrote in my yearbook One piece of advice that I can leave you with report in 2017. Our dreams of matriculating and finishing is to always remember that after every school have finally come true. Your grit and determination to uphill there is always a downhill. It has keep going even when times got tough shows me that you will been an honour and a privilege. all achieve whatever you set your minds to. I will forever cherish all the memories we have made over the years and I All my love wish you all the best for wherever your future takes you. Skyla De Freitas Although at times the rollercoaster would break down and Deputy Head Girl | Head of Committees stop in its tracks, the top 11 and especially the heads of committees always found a way to get it going again. I arrived at St Dominic’s in 2018 as a little grade 8 determined I am confident the incoming team will carry this baton and to make a mark in the world. Throughout that year, I noticed continue to execute T&D’s mandate. how the Matric Class of 2018 worked together to create a home filled with sisterhood and love for their Grade 8s. I was To the next Head of Transformation and Diversity, I hope the inspired to do the same when my turn came. job will be smother for you and please take care of my committee for me. I have no doubt that you will spearhead it in My appointment as Deputy Head Girl will forever be the the right direction. Towards equality and inclusivity for all. highlight of my high school career because it was an opportunity to write history and impact the future of incoming To Nkosikazi Matloha, ngiyabonga. None of it could have been learners. The cherry on top was being trusted to lead the done without you. To my fellow Top 5, thank you for an committee responsible for the establishment of the amazing term of office. Through the laughs, tears, and Transformation & Diversity portfolio. This task has been hardships because not everyone understood the pressure. I nothing short of daunting, but I am grateful for it all. am grateful for you all and wish you nothing but the best for your futures! Transformation and Diversity was put in place to ensure that all students at our school feel loved, included, and recognized To St. Dominic’s thank you for giving me the opportunity to for their uniqueness. Living in a world with ever changing unleash my true potential and to challenge me to grow. times, many of us have often felt left out or misunderstood, it was my committee’s task to work together to try and rid our My term has come to an end, and it was the girls of that feeling. greatest experience of my life thus far. It has been an honour to be your Deputy I am proud to say that though this task is nowhere near Head Girl – Head of Transformation completed, the work done by the T&D committee has laid a and Diversity for 2021/2022. solid foundation to ensure that future leaners interests remain at the core of every decision. Asanda Mazibuko Deputy Head Girl | Head of Transformation & Diversity

SENIOR SCHOOL | SRC REPORTS Christmas Gifts Collection St. Dominic's Mass The first project which the committee was responsible for was the Christmas For the St. Dominic’s Mass on the 25th of July the symbol of an orange was gifts collection during the month of November in 2022. There was an chosen because St. Dominic was often seen carrying an orange. With this outstanding response, 250 children were able to receive gifts and 17 elderly theme in mind the high-school was urged to collect oranges and orange juice people received a care packages. to be distributed in the surrounding underprivileged communities. There was a massive amount collected from both junior school and high school. Flip Flop Day Mandela Day Secondly, the committee urged the high-school to take part in Flip Flop Day which is an initiative to support of the Childhood Cancer Foundation through This year the high school celebrated Mandela in the only way one can do so, buying the stickers which represent this cause. We were very pleased to see through giving back. Each grade had its own task to several girls wearing their stickers and flip flops on the 18th of February. complete in the allocated 45minutes. Easter Egg Collection -1010 sandwiches were made to be given to Voortrekker High school -40 pillows were made from pillowcases and stuffing. The third project which we undertook was the Easter egg collection during the -Old shirts were cut up to knit into mats period before Easter. This initiative lead to Easter eggs being distributed at -Blankets were upcycled and sent to the SPCA children’s homes, vulnerable communities, feeding schemes and an old age home. These places were in the following areas: Germiston, Brakpan, Nigel, St. Francis Visit Windmill Park, Kempton Park, Reiger Park, Actonville, Boksburg North, Benoni and surrounding areas. For our final project, the committee chose to visit St. Francis Care Center. One of our initial goals was spend time with the people 4Sandwich Wednesday who’s lives we want to better because that is another form of giving back which often gets overlooked. During our visit we played In the beginning of the second term we reintroduced the collection of a couple of games of Bingo with the elderly at the hospice and entertained the sandwiches every Wednesday. This St. Dominic’s tradition had been put on children in the orphanage. One of the committee hold due to Covid-19, yet conditions had improved enough for the sandwiches members by the name Faseeha Laher donated socks to the center and Mrs to be collected. Approximately 100-200 sandwiches were made by classes in Lubbe donated a bag of teddy bears to the orphanage. the consumers kitchen and handed out to the surrounding community every It was truly a heartwarming experience. Wednesday. Anele Jiyane Blanket Mass CHARITY & ETHOS COMMITTEE REPORT It is an age old custom of St. Dominic’s to hold a Blanket Mass during the time 2021/2022 of Winter to help underprivileged communities get through the bitter cold. This year the following items were collected: -Gr8: toddler clothing -Gr9: articles to keep the elderly warm -Gr10: baby products -Gr11: toiletries -Gr12: non-perishable food items -Knitting squares were also collected from the entire high school for the YDO committee to make shawls out of. There can be no greater gift than that of giving one's time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in return ~ Nelson Mandela ~

SENIOR SCHOOL | ACADEMICS Our Annual Academic Awards Ceremony was held on 1 February 2022. At this awards assembly we recognise the academic achievements of our learners for the year 2021. TOP TEN The following girls were ranked as Top Ten in Grade 8: Alyssa Joao Peyton Thomas Nehal Thomas Emma Rose Elizabeth Chimedza Ella Bouw Ntandoyethu Mthethwa Busisiwe Mkhwanazi Clarissa Kruger Kwandokuhle Mahlaba Alyssa Joao was our Dux student for grade 8 2021 The following girls were ranked as Top Ten in Grade 9: Celeste Matsaudza Megan de Graaff Tandinani Mtshali Lianke McDonald Kaleigh Grange Ruby Carlson Gwen Crompton Sandiselwe Zwane Katia Pequenino Funi Tshikororo Celeste Madzaudza was our Dux student for grade 9 2021 The following girls were ranked as Top Ten in Grade 10: Nkanyezi Masemula Dominique Janse van Rensburg Anebel Kruger Ashley Richardson Rebecca Smal Lenita Silva Teresa Maponya Kayla Victor Bailey Jooste Kiara Jacobs Nkanyezi Masemula was our Dux student for grade 10 2021 The following girls were ranked as Top Ten in Grade 11: Claire de Graaff Skyla de Freitas Megan Bishop Raquel de Freitas Casey Norton Adrienne Shortt Cassandra Hanscombe Seyuri Naicker Gabriela Berimbau Zayna Khan Claire de Graaff was our Dux student for grade 11 2021

SENIOR SCHOOL | ACADEMIC PRIZE GIVING MATRIC RESULTS FOR 2021 FULL ACADEMIC COLOURS Once again our Matrics did us proud, with a 100% pass rate and an overall group aggregate of 72%. 100% of our girls Full colours for Academics were awarded to the qualified for tertiary education. A total of 152 distinctions were following grade 11 learners: obtained by our Matrics of 2021. Every teacher at our school has made a contribution to the future of these young ladies, as Casey Norton they embark on a journey into the adult world. We wish them Gemmah Gunter all well. Adrienne Shortt Nandi Yende Our top achievers were: 5 Distinctions: Raquel de Freitas Skyla de Freitas 4 Distinctions: Farelani Makatu Gabriela Berimbau Isabella Domiter Megan Bishop Lesedi Maleho Unathi Nkomo Seyuri Naicker Ashleigh Drummond Jordan Kobrin Bridgete Zhekov Shumani Malaka Kyla Marland Jessica Crawford Teagan de Bruin Nokhwezi Nqeketo Anele Jiyane Tayla Barrett 7 Distinctions: Favour Nwogbo Claire de Graaff Kayla Richardson Zayna Khan Emma Green Olivia Smargiasso Cassandra Hanscombe Daniella Lilje Nikita Azevedo Andreia Carvalho HONOURS BLAZERS Katja de Freitas Honours Blazers were awarded to the following There were 7 Placements in the top 1% of learners: Candidates per Subject: Nandi Yende Accounting: Daniella Lilje Raquel de Freitas Afrikaans: Daniella Lilje Seyuri Naicker English Home Language: Nikita Azevedo Gemmah Gunter Olivia Smargiasso Bridgette Zhekov Life Orientation: Daniella Lilje Tayla Barrett Life Sciences: Olivia Smargiasso Cassandra Hanscombe Daniella Lilje Anele Jiyane Skyla de Freitas (Re-award) Congratulations to Andreia Carvalho on a commendable Claire de Graaff (Re-award) achievement. She achieved within top 5% in 5 Subjects and a rating of Level 7 in Life Orientation. PRESTIGE AWARD Congratulations to Daniella Lilje on an outstanding achievement. The Prestige Award was awarded to: She achieved within top 5% in 6 or more subjects and a rating of Level 7 in Life Orientation Megan Bishop The Kim Bredell floating Trophy is awarded annually to the top Matriculant. Calculations for this top award are based on her top 6 subjects which includes English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, but excludes Life Orientation. The Kim Bredell Trophy award for the DUX matriculant 2021 goes to Daniella Lilje. She obtained distinctions in English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Life Science, Accounting and Life Orientation Each year the Karen Nienaber Book Bursary is awarded to a deserving Grade 10 Student, in memory of Karen who passed away in her Grade 8 year. This year the recipient of the Bursary is Leilani Moyo.

GRADE 12 | PRIZE GIVING In Grade 12 to obtain an Academic Scroll, PRESTIGE SCROLLS students must obtain an average of 75 %. The following girls obtained Academic Morgan Appleton Scrolls: Keitumetsi Kope Natasha Brown ACADEMIC SCROLLS Amber Bester Mikayla Losper Tayla Barrett Tshepang Makgata Anele Jiyane Shaahida Mashaba Jayna Ram Anebel Kruger Casey Norton Olivia David Cassandra Hanscombe Gemmah Gunter HONOURS BLAZERS Teagan de Bruin Seyuri Naicker Teagan de Bruin – full colours cultural and academic Zayna Khan Jayna Ram – full colours academics and sport Gabriela Berimbau Adrienne Shortt – full colours academics and sport Adrienne Shortt Xolile Fry – full colours sport and cultural Raquel de Freitas Megan Bishop PRESTIGE AWARDS Skyla de Freitas Claire de Graaff Full colours in all three disciplines, namely Sport, Cultural and Academic: FULL ACADEMIC COLOURS Raquel de Freitas Jayna Ram Claire de Graaff Cassandra Hanscombe TOP TEN Gabriela Berimbau Gemmah Gunter HONOURS BLAZERS ~GRADE 11 Teagan de Bruin Seyuri Naicker An honours blazer can also be awarded at the end of Zayna Khan the grade 11 year, for full colours in the disciplines of Gabriela Berimbau Cultural and Sport: Adrienne Shortt Raquel de Freitas Nthati Malatsi – full colours sport and cultural Megan Bishop Michaela Prokopi – full colours sport and cultural Skyla de Freitas Shaahida Mashaba – full colours sport and cultural Claire de Graaff Tisandza Kunene – full colours sport and cultural Robyn Evans – full colours sport and cultural Lenita Silva – full colour sport and cultural MATRIC First in Grade 12 TOP 3 Second in Grade 12 Third in Grade 12 ACADEMICS

Matric Trophy Awards Gift of the Gab: Tayla Barrett Booyens Trophy for the Top Artist in FET phase from 2020 to 2022: Adrienne Shortt Tayla Barrett Grade 12 Creative Writing Trophy: Claire de Graaff B. Cacho Memorial Trophy for Languages (three languages): Vallery Tavonesa Raquel de Freitas Estia Sales Maths Trophy: Claire de Graaff Young Trophy for excellence in Accounting in her Matric year: Lefentse Mokoena Nandi Yende Einstein Trophy for Mathematics and Science: Skyla de Freitas Olympiad Trophy: Raquel de Freitas Tayla Barrett The Juliette Calaça Trophy for Most Courteous Matric: Kelsey Holden Leadership Trophy: Best All Round Matric: Principal’s Award: Skyla de Freitas Lefentse Mokoena Raquel de Freitas Claire de Graaff Tayla Barrett Nandi Yende Vallery Tavonessa Adrienne Shortt

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Careers Week We hosted our first ‘Careers Week’ this year where the students were exposed to a variety of careers, tertiary institutions and gap year opportunities. From the 12th-14th July 2022 all our students were invited to talks on various careers including Paediatrics, Speech therapy and Audiology, Digital marketing, Teaching, Pharmacy, Mining Engineering, Animation, Auditing and Accountancy, Law, Marketing and Corporate Relations, Biochemistry, Veterinarian Sciences, Aviation, Psychology, Journalism and Chiropractic treatment. Many of our speakers were ‘Old Girls’ and we loved sharing their success with our current students. On the 13th July we had a Careers Exhibition where the girls were able to collect information and discuss their future plans with a variety of tertiary institutions. These institutions included local and international universities and colleges. The Jubilee Centre was buzzing with excitement! Mrs. Bond

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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are Mandela Mandela Day was celebrated in our Senior School with our girls making pillows, blankets and sandwiches for the less DAY fortunate. The activities were overseen and assisted by the Grade 12 Committee: The Grade 8s - Crafted blankets for SPCA Grade 9s - Made a record number of sandwiches Grade 10s - Stuffed pillows Grade 11s - Made yard from old T-Shirts which can be recycled for various projects. Staff also lent a hand by making soup to assist the feeding scheme at a neighboring school.

olar ear wim Annually our grade 7 - 12s brave the icy water of our pool to raise funds for the spectacled Bears at the Johannesburg Zoo. This year was no exception - even Mrs Pirie, Mrs Van Zyl, Mrs Murray and Mrs Bradbury joined in the fun.

TALENT SHOW The cultural committee hosted “St Dominic’s Got Talent” on the 6th of May. It Our adjudicators, Ms Eleftheriou and Ms Mofokeng had a tough time havin was a challenge to whittle down 7 days of audition candidates to one evening. to choose our top three candidates. We were all thrilled to see: Alyssa Joa The girls who made it to be one of the 25 items that were performed that night grade 9, take first place, Tlotlang Moloi, grade 12, second place and in thir had the audience in awe of their abilities. This show was our first performance place the duo Yan Wie (Elina) Huang and Ntando Maunda in grade 9. evening since everything opened-up again and the hall was a-buzz with friends Lefentse Mokoena and Keabetsoe Moshoeshoe did a great job presenting and family. the show. Well done to everyone involved in the great show. 1 Gr11 Tshepang Makgata Singing 14 Gr9 Alyssa Joâo Singing 2 Gr8 Kutloano Liphoto Singing 15 Gr12 Mahlatse Ramadibane Singing 3 Gr10 Nothando Makhubela Singing 16 Gr11 Tshilidzi Ligege Poetry 4 Gr10 Akhiwe Mkhatshwa Singing 17 Gr8 Gabriella Calaca Violin 5 Gr12 Megan Bishop Piano 18 Gr9s Synchronic Group Dancing 6 Gr8 Nkateko Mangwane Dancing 19 Gr10 Siyanda Jiyane Dancing 7 Gr10 Lea Ait Madi Flute 20 Gr12 Lyndle Williams Dancing 8 Gr9 Yan Wie (Elina) Huang and Ntando Mabunda Guitar and singing 21 Gr12 Tayla Barrett Flute 9 Gr10 Lungile Andrew Singing 22 Gr11 Tlotlang Moloi Poetry 10 Gr9 Angela Zhang Piano 23 Gr11 Owami Pitsi Dancing 11 G12 Adrienne Shortt Singing 24 Various Grades Karabo Mokhibitjane & The Band Band 12 Gr12 Lesedi Gwambe, Letlotlo Komane & Kitso Tsatsi Poetry 25 Grade 10s 6th Harmony Group Singing 13 Gr12 Lesedi Gwambe Poetry

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Grade 8A Caleigh Adolf Hayley Beling Lethabo Chanda Mutsawashe Chinake Mikayla Coetzee Emma Davies Lonwabo Dayel Gabriella Douglas Noxolo Hewu Nobutshilo Hobane Caity Mac Kinnon Tebogo Maluleke Yoliswa Matsane Atlehang Motaung Tessa Moyo Mayuri Naidoo Jordan Norton Hazel Roux Boikanyo Sibanyoni Vuyelwa Siboyana Vishani Soma Tiisetso Tlowana

Grade 8B Tiana Apostolides Chiedza Badza Nicole Beling Tanatswa Gara Chloe Grant Mea Harding Zamokuhle Kubheka Kutloano Liphoto Akani Mabuza Nkateko Mangwane Amy Marland Zinhle Mavuso Lesedi Mochabo Tshwanelo Mosohli Nyengedzedzo Mudau Stacey Muusha Clementine Sibuyi Lweendo Sikaala Amber Steenkamp Kelsy Stevenson Ntwanano Zitha

Grade 8C Lené Ackermann Natalia Apostolides Lerato Buthelezi Sibahle Dhlamini Olwethu Dlamini Tinao Dzumbunu Hannah Green Thandolwethu Holweni Kayleen Huang Njaliwe Kalemba Yvonne Kapesa Rebaone Mafokwane Aiyana Makis Mbalenhle Masuku Reatlehile Mogotsi Reneilwe Moremi Laurah Msamadya Tawana Mubwandarikwa Sandiswa Ngcobo Gabriella Opperman Amy Parker Sanidhi Singh Jade Steenkamp

Grade 8D Gabriella Calaca Rumbidzaiishe Tumhe Kelsey Horwell Terri Horwell Danica Janse van Rensburg Yvette Kapesa Sandisele Maloma Kgothatso Maseko Reabetswe Masemula Amahle Mehlomakulu Mashala Molokomme Onthatile Moruane Motheo Motiang Eletha Nhlebela Ayola Ntlokwana Obonga Okitangongo Calista Rajah Tiara Toffa Bontle Tshabalala Sarah Wijtenburg Nompumelelo Zungu

SENIOR SCHOOL | GRADE 8 Grade 8 Blazer Ceremony CLASS OF Friday 14th January saw the grade 8’s of 2022 receive their blazers and be officially inducted into St Dominic’s School for Girls. The parents and learners were first addressed by management on the 2026 requirements and demands of Grade 8 and High School in general. This was followed by the Executives of 2022 officially awarding each learner with their school blazer. This signified their right of passage and welcomed them as the class of 2026!! We look forward to what lies ahead of our grade 8 class of 2022 and wish them a very successful high school career. Mrs Lubbe Art SANTAM Grade 8 and 9 This year the grade 8 and 9 visual art students entered the SANTAM child art competition with the theme: how to make the world a better place, they could go completely realistic or fantastical in their ideas. We as a school are proud that three of our student’s art pieces were chosen to be exhibited, the winners also received a certificate and badge, and the visual arts department won a cash prize for the most entries into this competition. Congratulations to: Danielle Todd Grade 9 - Her art piece entitled ‘Our biodegradable world’ Lethabo Chanda Grade 8 - Her art piece ‘Blood tree’ and; Tebogo Maluleke Grade 8 - Her art piece ‘Patrolling- making our world and roads safer’. Ms Sikic

SENIOR SCHOOL | GRADE 8 AFRIKAANS My skool My skool Stacey Muusha Danica Janse van Rensburg Daar is baie skole in die wereld, maar vir my, ek dink Bo my skool se ontvangs is die kloktoring waarin die Star Dominics is die beste. Dit is so uniek omdat dit ‘n graad agts na elke periode die klok kan lui. Ons het ‘n waterfontein het. Hoeveel skole het ‘n fontein en ‘n saal met baie stoele en luidsprekers waar die lug kloktoring awards eintlik werk. Die skool doen sy matrieks al hulle eksamens gedeurende die jaar beste vir sy leerders. Die junior skool het skryf. Langs die saal het ons tennisbane en byvoorbeeld ‘n speelgoed met ‘n riglyn, wipplank en netbalbane. Langs die skool se jubilee is daar ‘n klein swaai. St Dominics soveel sportsoorte het dit ‘n astro tuin vol kleurvolle blomme, varings en ‘n bankie. In veld, swembad en selfs ‘n wipplank. Ons het ‘n die sportsentrum het ons ‘n klomp stoele met ‘n pawiljoen en ‘n snoepie. Laastens het ons die kruisbeeld op een van die agterste mure. Daar is ‘n hoërskoolkant wat ‘n matriekkoh het en daar is standbeeld van Mary buite die jubilee. In die matriekslotte. Dit is al wat jy moet weet ons te weet laerskool is daar verskillende klim-en-klouters en ‘n dat St Dominics is die beste skool ooit is. klomp bankies en sitplekke. Ons het ‘n snoepie met ‘n deli. Al die busse staan onder afdakke. Ons skool se goue reël sê dat jy ander mense moet behandel soos jy behandel wil wees. MMyy sskkooooll MyMskyosokl ool Jordan Norton Mayuri Naidoo My skool is in drie verdeel, pre- primêr, laerskool My skool is 'n baie spesiale skool, afgesien van al en hoërsKool. In die pre- primêr het hulled ‘n die werk en opdragte wat ons moet doen, is dit 'n groot speel grand met ‘n sandpit en ‘n blou plek waar ek geniet om te kom. Dit is 'n lekker plek speelkar. Die laerskool het twee ritslyne, ‘n met al die groen gras, pragtige blomme en blare. balanseerbalk en ‘n klimraam en die waterfontein. Daar is 'n groot swembad, waar al die swemmers Die tennis bane is waar ek My donerdae middle gaan swem en 'n Astro-veld waar al die bevind. Daar is ‘Olympics swembad waar ons hokkiespelers gaan speel. Die snoepie het liggaamsopvoedijg doen in die some.dir kloktoring allerhande kos vir al die kinders om te geniet. Al is sugbaar van vêr af en is een van ons skool se die kinders speel op swaaie en ritslyne. In die land tekens. Alhoewel ek Baie life is vir My skool , jubilee is daar luidsprekers, pawiljoene en buite 'n sien ek Baie until daarna om my tyf in die sportbord. Daar is ook 'n kapel, in die kapel is daar Matriekhok deur te bring 'n kamer waar al die geskiedenis van die skool bewaar word.

SENIOR SCHOOL | GRADE 8 Art Sarah Wijtenburg Eletha Nhlebela Lethabo Chanda Onthatile Moruane Kelsy Stevenson Amy Parker

Jade Steenkamp Danica Janse van Rensburg Lethabo Chanda Amy Marland Natalia Apostolides Mashala Molokomme Vishani Soma Reabetswe Masemula

RetreatSENIOR SCHOOL | GRADE EIGHT Grade 8s participated in their annual retreat on Wednesday 2 February 2022. The theme of the retreat was the Dominican Ethos of the school. The Grade 8s spent their day meditating with Mrs Barbosa. Sr Nontebeko helped the girls understand what it means to be a Dominican Sister. Mrs Gous guided the girls through the School’s Heritage Room. In addition, they went on a short pilgrimage to the grotto at the entrance to the Sister’s cemetery depicting the legend of St Dominic receiving the rosary from the Blessed Virgin Mary and baby Jesus. The rosary was explained to the girls. At the end of the retreat the Grade 8s made their own beaded rosaries. The Retreat closed with a prayer service. Ms Rindfleisch Making rosaries Time for meditation Look for Christ Our Lord in everyone and you will then have respect and reverence for all. ~ St Teresa