St Dominic’s Yearbook 2021

Technology The Grade 7’s were given a Technology Task to create a masquerade mask for their 18 year old sister who did not have time to create one as she has a party to organise. They had to use Technology’s Design process skills to get through this task.

Art We studied the artwork of Piet Mondrian

Art “Drawing is the art of taking a line for a walk” Paul Klee

Religious Education

Religious Education

ExSTREAM Pom Pom Catapult

ExSTREAM Simple Machines

Grade 7 1 23 6 54 7 9 8 10 11 14 13 12 17 15 18 16

Guess Who 20 21 22 19 27 24 23 25 26 28 38 33 31 30 29 32 36 34 35 37 42 41 40 39

Guess Who 44 46 43 45 Answers: 1. Mea Harding 2. Lulu Sikaala 3. Makanaka Madyegasva 4. Noxolo Hewu 5. Kelsy Stevenson 6. Lonwabo Dayel 7. Sibahle Dhlamini 8. Tebogo Maluleke 9. Sandisile Maloma 10. Tiana Apostolides 11. Mikayla Coetzee 12. Mbali Masuku 13. Njaliwe Kalemba 14. Tinao Dzumbunu 15. Mpho Ramphore 16. Jordan Norton 17. Gabriella Opperman 18. Jade Steenkamp 19. Jessica Powell 20. Danica Janse van Rensburg 21. Camryn Mey 22. Clementine Sibuyi 23. Amy Parker 24. Caitlyn Mac Kinnon 25. Amber Steenkamp 26. Mrs. Bekker 27. Ziqu Motsweni 28. Tanatswa Gara 29. Mutsawashe Chinake 30. Amy Marland 31. Miss. Maredi 32.Onthatile Moruane 33.Zinhle Mavuso 34.Bontle Tshabalala 35.Tessa Moyo 36.Hayley Beling 37.Minenhle Siyaphi 38.Mashala Molokomme 39.Reba Mafokwane 40. Thoriso Motaung 41.Vuyelwa Siboyana 42.Nyenge Mudau 43. Motheo Motiang 44. Tiisetso Tlowana 45. Anniya Okitangongo 46.Naledi Mogotlane

Valentines Day Celebrations

\"My mother, forever my best friend.\"

\"I HAVE A SUPERHERO AND I CALL HIM DADDY!\"

Shhh PYJAMA DAY

Arbor Day ON ARBOR DAY WE CELEBRATE GODS BEAUTIFUL CREATION - NATURE. ITS PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO PLANT TREES. OUR LITTLE GARDENERS ENJOYED THEIR DAY OUT IN THE SUN, GETTING THEIR HANDS DIRTY AND CREATING THEIR UNIQUE CAN PLANTERS.

WBOEOEKK The Grade 4-7 classrooms, corridors & playgrounds were filled with incredible amounts of spirit and giggles from our very enthusiastic book characters! SQUIZ AT THE FUN THAT WAS HAD... 27 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER 2021 \"The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.\" - Dr. Seuss Grade Grade 4 5 TAP OPNHOTTHOESGORFATDHEISLEINXCKITTIONVGIEDWAYS.OME Grade Grade 6 7

PRIMARY SCHOOL... EXTRA MURALS



I would like to thank all the Primary School girls for all their hard work and dedication to swimming. The number of girls coming to training has been remarkable despite all the COVID regulations. We have had to juggle times around so that we can keep our girls in the water. After 18 months of not being able to partake in galas, we were finally allowed to participate in our East Rand Galas which are held on Wednesdays at various schools. The grandstands were very quiet due to no spectators being allowed, but our swimmers cheered each other on. Despite having to race against boys, the girls stayed motivated and encouraged by their teammates on the grandstands. It was amazing to see how positive they kept each other. The excitement on the girls’ faces competing in some friendly galas was wonderful to see. Unfortunately we haven’t been able to run our learn to swim programme due to covid, but hopefully this will be up and running again in the near future Thanks to the Coaches for all their hard work and dedication! Without them, the swimming season would not be possible. From the early mornings to assisting with galas. You are all appreciated! Thank you!

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Junior Diving The history of diving at Sr Dominic's Written and researched by Mrs. G Gous. In its more elaborate, acrobatic diving originated in Europe in the early 19th century. It became part of the swimming program at the Olympic Games in 1904. Diving is an aquatic sport where the competition is based on how an athlete dives into a swimming pool from a raised springboard, while performing acrobatic movements. Competitors possess many of the same characteristics as gymnastics and dancers including strength, flexibility, kinesthetic judgement and air awareness. The scoring of a dive has 3 elements : the approach, the dive and the entry. Synchronized diving takes place when two divers from a team and perform various dives simultaneously. The first mention of diving at St Dominic's was in a article by past pupil Shirley Wherrie (1952 – 1956) under the guidance of Mrs. Hirsch, “I became a diving expert and participated in School Galas in the various diving categories, including the high diving board”. Mrs. Cullen recalls that in 1991 and 1992 one of the Senior Biology teacher Mrs. Daryl Talbot trained some divers. She also recalls taking the divers to a competition. Mrs. Talbot left St Dominic’s and diving only really got off the ground with the opening of the new Aquatics Centre in 2012. I recall that every year at the annual Premier Gala, St Dominic’s lost points as they did not have a diving team. The divers from Roedean coached by Loredana performed at the opening of the new St Dominic’s Aquatic Centre in 2012. She also uses our boards for training and competitions. EXTRACTS FROM THE REPORTS BY KAY MOONEY 2013 This is the first year that St Dominic's has had a diving team. About 30 girls tried out for the team and 10 girls were fortunate enough to be chosen. All of our divers did exceptionally well during the season considering it was their first year competing. St Dominic’s had the honour of hosting the Inter-High Diving Competition. We were privileged to meet and learn from experienced and exceptional divers from schools like St Mar’s and Kingsmead. We are proud of what we have achieved this season. It is all thanks to our wonderful coach Nandi van der Sluys, who was previously part of the South African Team and dived at National level. The girls should be very proud of themselves for their hard work, discipline, determination and dedication and for perfecting every dive to the best of their ability. EXTRACTS FROM THE REPORT BY COACH NANDY VAN DER SLUYS 2013 The girls worked very hard and enjoyed every diving lesson. We had our first inter-High this year and St Dominic's made heads turn. The school received several compliments about our diving team and the talent we had in our first year of diving. We also started a diving club at the beginning of the year. Be on the lookout for our Junior Diving Team at the end of this year. We believe they will achieve great things. In 2016 at the Sports and Cultural Dinner Lethabo Maboa was made Diving Captain and received the award for the “Most Improved Senior Diver”. In 2018 Jensen Mills was awarded Half Colours for Diving. In 2019 the junior and senior girls accomplished so much in the season. They learnt 4 new dives, of which included twists and somersaults off the 1-meter and the 3-meter boards. The high school girls took part in several Inter-School competitions and achieved great results. 2021 REPORT BY MRS R. BADENHORST The Diving girls have really excelled in 8 weeks of training in the third and only training term. During this time, the junior girls learn how to complete intricate jumps and dives. The grade 1 and 2 divers have managed to jump off the 3-meter board and complete a forward and back tuck jump without making bombs. I am extremely proud of every St Dominic’s diver. I cannot wait to see what they will accomplish in the new year as our diving season carries on.

Water Polo School Sport has been severely affected by the Also a big well done to Emma Harmzen and Jessica Covid-19 pandemic. Water-polo has been one of the McCamlie who will be representing the Under 13 Central casualties and it has been two years since we have Gauteng and Eastern Gauteng teams in the Inter been able to play a Junior School fixture. Provincial Tournament in Cape Town during the month of December. A normal Water-polo season consists of two parts, January to mid-April and then September to We are blessed to have two St Dominic’s Old Girls, December. During the first part of our 2021 season no Erin Bornman and Kiara Schutte as Coaches of our junior games or practices were able to take place. The players. Both Kiara and Erin started their water-polo second half of the season arrived and it was \"all careers in Grade 4 at St Dominic’s. Erin has played at systems go!” Provincial level for a number of years and Kiara has represented South Africa at a number of International There was a lot of excitement for this last part of the Tournaments. season and our junior team consisted of players from Grade 4 to 6. Coaches recruited and worked with our newest intake of water-polo players. Many of these girls got to play in their first Water Polo matches and the highlight of the season was winning their last game against Kingsmead. We would like to congratulate all our junior players who took part in the U14 Roedean tournament and ended in 7th position.



Skills taught this year in This has been a trying year for practice correct holding all, but I am proud to say that grip, correct standing position, forward and, our St Dominic’s girls showed back hand, serve and enthusiasm and dedication to hitting over the net into the correct blocks. tennis. As soon as we were allowed to commence practice the girls were ready and willing. Thank you to all the Grade 1 to 7 Tennis Girls for giving your all. You rock! Q: Why are spiders great tennis players? A: Because they have great topspin.

Matches played this year: On Thursday, 7th of On Thursday, 23rd of October, our U13 girls September, our U13 girls played Assumption. The played St Columbus. The girls had so much fun and girls loved being on the court playing their first were ready for the game in nearly 18 months. challenge. St Dominic's won this match 17-11. Scan the code to learn how to score in tennis. On Thursday, 14th of October, our U13 girls played Sacred Heart. The girls played a mixture of single and double games. They learnt so much from each other.

Netball Our netball season started off extremely well and with high hopes. Four of our u13 girls were chosen to represent St. Dominic’s at the Gauteng Provincial Trails. They did very well and we are so proud of them. We also managed to have school trials for each age group and squads were chosen. Unfortunately, two weeks away from our first matches we had to cancel due to lockdown level changes. The coaches and the girls were still very eager to carry on the season in the hope that the lockdown level would change and allow them to continue with the matches set for the season. Throughout the season the girls had skills training and development to continue their growth in the sport. A thank you to all our netball girls and to the coaches for pushing through and not letting the pandemic stop or dampen our school’s Netball spirit. We shall rise!

The Grade 1-7 girls had a blast… under the circumstances. This year we were lucky enough to go back on the field and outside on the Astro during the Second term. Even though it was not the way we would have liked it to be. We were very fortunate to have our three wonderful Coaches (Seth, Ernie, and Josh) with us again. The Parents and the girls were still very anxious as it had been a full year since our last real outdoor activities. At first the attendance was very low, but as the weeks went on, attendance grew. The coaches started off training with developing the technique of controlling the stick and handling the ball. They went onto some running with the ball once the girls were comfortable with the stick and ball control.

• The lockdown levels really put a spanner in the works as we were no longer allowed training with sticks as the government tightened restrictions because of a spike in covid 19 numbers. • We then were only allowed fitness training which was well received by the girls. They did however long for an actual game. Hopefully 2022 will provide this opportunity for them. • Fitness training was still so much fun, and girls still gave their best. • There were many days when there was just one girl, but training continued…personal coaching in progress.

Junior School Chess Report 2021 Last year during LOCKDOWN we realized that we had to follow the high school and move chess online. This transition did not come without some challenges. Unfortunately, we have been unable to include the Grade1 – 3 girls in this process. Our junior school chess players have all registered on LICHESS.org. A St Dominic’s chess club was set up on LICHESS, giving our girls the opportunity to play against one another in a safe environment. Our girls continue to play weekly tournaments online to improve their chess skills. Mr Els also came on board to assist with the junior school chess. He has loaded many lessons and tips on Microsoft Teams – Sports Team, where the girls can learn from his expertise. In the 3rd term we were fortunate enough to be able to bring the girls back into the classroom one grade per week. Even though the girls enjoy the online tournaments, they are very excited to be back in the classroom facing their opponents. Thank you to all the girls who have remained committed throughout this trying time. Gillian O’Connor

SENIOR SCHOOL Grade 8 to Matric

PRINCIPAL REPORT f 2020 was the year that COVID-19 shook the world, 2021 was the aftershock. Whilst we fervently hoped I that we had seen the worst of COVID, the 2021 school year had its own challenges: the school year opened with a full lockdown, with another during the June third/July third wave. Having learnt many lessons the previous year, our teaching staff was fully prepared to launch into online learning. We are proud that no schooling was lost over the year and we were able to complete our mid-year assessments without interruption. Much research is yet to emerge on the impact of COVID-19 on the emotional wellbeing of our students. This year students adapted far more easily to hybrid learning. It was, however, in the re-introduction of extra-mural activities that we saw the toll that being at home and navigating the world through a screen had on our students. They missed chatting, collaborating, and engaging with their peers. The enthusiasm with which our students took to the sports fields, polo pool, tennis/netball courts, marimbas, drama club, public speaking, to name but a few, is testimony to their absolute need for social interaction, not to mention the life skills taught by our extra-mural programme: commitment, rules of engagement, teamwork, fair play. T hanks to the vision and guidance of an excellent Thank you for the patient support and guidance: Mr Wonfor and Mrs Board of Governors, chaired by Mr Clement Chamboko, Schult (Debating); Mrs Carlstein, Mrs de Meillon, Mrs Schult, Mrs as well to Executive Head, Mr Roger Loring, and fellow Ebrahim, Ms Cloete, Mrs Evans (Public Speaking). principals, Mrs Bradbury and Mrs Meyer. The Catholic Ethos is central “If 2020 was the year that COVID-19 shook the everything we do. It guides us and reminds us of our calling as teachers. world, 2021 was the aftershock.” My thanks in this regard, is extended to Sr Stephany, Sr Lynda, Miss Rindfleisch and the Ethos team. To the Senior Management Team, O ur commitment to growing young women to assume a Deputy Principal, Mrs van Zyl and Director of Academics, Mrs Murray, variety leadership positions continues to flourish. In this who spent many hours planning, ensuring the safety of learners and regard, I would like to commend Mrs Jacobs, staff without compromising educational standards, my grateful thanks. New to the team are Mr Sandwell, Head of Sport, and Mr Neville Smith, Mrs Matloha and Mrs van Zyl for their work with the Student Head of Culture. Each has embraced the challenges of the year with Executive, as well as the teachers assisting with the various commitment, passion and resilience in often difficult circumstances. committees: Mrs Patterson (Houses); Mrs Penny (Culture); Ms Pirie/ Mr Sandwell (Sport); Mrs Lubbe (Hospitality); Mrs Els (Charity My grateful thanks and appreciation are extended to the GradeTutors for and Ethos); Mrs Donly (SRC) and Mrs Sennwitz (Pre-Grade). their watchful eyes and their ongoing care and concern for our students. To Mrs Adams in Grade 12, Mrs Schult in Grade 11, Mrs Sham in Grade Numerous staff members take on a myriad of roles and 10, Mrs Geier in Grade 9, and Mrs Lubbe in Grade 8 - thank you for your responsibilities in addition to their daily work in the classrooms. To passion and commitment to our girls. To Mrs van Praag, our School Mrs Schult and Mrs Sham (Matric Dance Committee 2020/21); Counsellor, for your ongoing support and willing ear in often difficult and Mr Craythorn (Debutantes); Mrs Andrews (Magazine); Sr Helen tragic circumstances, and at all times of the day and night - thank you. (Senior Media Centre); Mrs Ndlovu (Homework Supervision); Mrs Peterson for co-ordinating the Gr 9 EXSTREAM week – many thanks. To our Subject Heads of Subject: Mrs Lee (Accounting); Mrs Jacobs The continued support of our administrative staff cannot be under- (Afrikaans); Mrs Sham (Business Studies); Mrs Peterson (CAT, emphasized. Our thanks goes to Senor School Secretary, Mrs Computers and Innovation); Mrs Chantal van Rooyen (Consumers); Salome Bossert, Mrs Buchwald/ Mrs Liebenberg, Mrs Haw and Mrs de Meillon (English); Mrs Els (French); Mr Craythorn (Geography); Ms Lonwabo Matloha in the front office; the administrative team, Mrs McGregor (History); Mrs Matloha (isiZulu); Mrs Barbosa (Life Mrs Kruger, Mrs Green, Mrs Goncalves and Mrs Gwaza; the IT Orientation);Mr Michael Smith (Life Sciences); Mrs Sharon van Rooyen support staff, Mr Phiri and Mrs Tsekelele; Mrs Lotter; Mr Kindon (Mathematics); Miss Rindfleisch (Religious Education); Mrs Patterson and his team for the constant support in all areas of maintenance, (Science) and Ms Sikic (Visual Arts) - thank you for making quality security and COVID; Mrs Mateman and Ms Msiza who look after the education a priority and continuing to lead a dedicated team of teachers. laboratories. Also, thank you to the PTP for their selfless commitment to the wellbeing of the school, as well as to Mrs Antonizzi who To Mr Sandwell and his team of coaches, thank you for continually continues to make a significant impact in marketing the school. creating opportunities for our students to work on fitness or participate whenever it was safe to do so. To Mr Marshall (Aquatics); Mr Els This year we have several sad goodbyes: (Chess); Mr Donaldson (Drummies); Mr Seth Goodwin and Mr Josh Sadly, our much-loved swimming pool supervisor, Mr Jan Kriel passed Goodwin (Hockey); Mrs Pirie (Netball); Mrs Patterson (Running); Mr away from COVID earlier in the year. When the swimming pool was Hjiphilippou (Squash); Mr Cameron-Gunn (Tennis); as well as to the closed, he assisted with morning duties and his smiling face will be teachers assisting the coaches: Mrs Adams; Mrs Evans; Mrs Lubbe; forever missed. Mrs Els, our sincere thanks. During the year Mrs Jones emigrated with her family to the UK. We To Mr Neville Smith and his team, thank you for creating numerous thank her for her commitment to St Dominic’s and wish her well in her opportunities for our students to showcase their talents. The Drama new venture. Thank you to Mrs Masipa who stepped in to assist with Club under Mrs Rasenyalo met regularly throughout the year and teaching in the science department. succeeded in staging the annual House Plays, albeit observing social distancing protocols. It is wonderful to hear our choir, marimbas and Congratulations to Mrs Els and husband, Wesley, on the birth of steel pans playing at school functions once more and a sober reminder their twins: Hayley and Gabriel. Mrs Els has decided to leave us to of all the things we have missed during COVID. Thank you to Mrs become a full-time mom until her babies are a little bigger. We thank Penny and Ms Eliftheriou (Choir); Mr Neville Smith and Ms Mofokeng you, Dani, for your service to St Dominic’s, for growing the French (Marimbas and Steel Pans). Our Debaters and Public Speakers department and for the endless hours you spent on the timetable. navigated between online and live competitions with great success. We will also say farewell to Mrs Barbosa in March 2022, when she and her family emigrate to Portugal. Thank you, Cheri-Lee for your drive and passion for Life Orientation. Best wishes to you and your family.

Mrs Nokwanda Matloha retires from teaching isiZulu full-time at the end ESTATE MANAGER of the year. We are delighted, however, that she will stay on to assist Mr Smith, the new Chair of the Transformation and Diversity Committee, O ur team of Support Staff work tirelessly throughout the in shepherding our students and developing the Safe Spaces pillar. year and during our school holidays to keep us safe and to maintain the beautiful grounds and buildings in which we During the year Mrs Monique Andrews joined us in the Afrikaans are priviledged to learn and work. Department. In her short time at St Dominic’s, she has made a significant impact, by sharing with us her passion for photography. My grateful thanks to; • Mr Alfred Rathokolo and his Ground Staff team, In 2022 we will welcome the following new staff: Mr Joseph Sowa • Mrs Esta Lotter and her Cleaning Staff team, (Science); Mrs Natasha Fynney (French); Mrs Veronica Magudulela • Mr Sipho Motloutsi and his team of Security Staff. (isiZulu) and Mrs Robyn Bond (Life Orientation). Mrs Nicole Sham will take on a new role and Mrs Carol Evans will become the new Grade 10 Tutor. We congratulate Mrs Gouveia who, in spite of numerous COVID Thank you to our Primary School parents for your patience during the parking lot project. setbacks, was finally able to get married. To Mrs Pirie and husband, Darryl, congratulations on the birth of beautiful Ava. Congratulations also to Ms Eliftheriou on her engagement. We also May God bless you and keep you safe this Festive Season. wish Mrs Nicole Mateman and her husband, Xavier, all the best as they prepare for the birth of their baby early in the new year. Anthony Kindon Estate Manager God Bless Sharon Fitzgerald Senior School Principal

SENIOR SCHOOL Head Girl's Report On most days over the past 14 years, I've been During my time at St Dominic’s, I've had the opportunity dropped off at the Commissioner Street car park. I've to learn new things, and to grow as a leader during my walked down the same footpath, past the hall and the term in office as the head girl. Jubilee Centre and into different classrooms. I know the school grounds like the back of my hand, and I can I will miss the interactions with the girls in the corridors tell you the name of almost every member of staff. It is and all the traditions that make our school special, such scary to think that my journey at St Dominic’s, a place as the Valedictory and the Candle Lighting ceremony that I've considered my second home, is coming to an during Handover. I will also miss the sound of the bell end. ringing at the end of each period. I will always remember the lessons taught by my I will miss the beautiful landscape of our school and teachers over the years – each one filled with how almost each corner has a big tree or a couple of something new and a sprinkle of each teacher's bright flowers. I will miss that distinct notion of peace personality. From my carefree days in the pre-school, that I feel every time I step into the Chapel. I will miss to years filled with growth in the primary school, right the excitement of inter-house events and the to my unforgettable high school experience. The camaraderie within each house. I will miss the laughs lessons that my teachers have taught me have shared with my friends at break. I will miss all the extended outside the classroom, and for that, I will people who have made an impact on the person that I always be grateful. am today, but what I’ll probably miss the most, is that feeling that I get every time I step onto I cannot speak about my favourite memories without the school’s premises: comfort, mentioning all the camps that we have been on. I've safety, home. had the opportunity to travel to places I had never heard of, and have made the best memories with my Although it is time for me and the friends. I think we'll always remember swimming at Class of 2021 to walk a new path, Blyde Adventure Camp, singing by the campfire in I know that I will always remember Babanango and our tour of the Kruger National Park. my journey at St Dominic’s. These are just some memories that I will hold close to my heart. Nokhwezi Nqeketo HEAD GIRL | 2020/2021 Nokhwezi tells us what it means to be a St Dominic’s girl

HEAD OF HOUSE REPORT HEAD OF STUDENT AFFAIRS REPORT F irst and foremost, I would like to say THANK YOU to YOU, M y journey as Head of Student Affairs began last year in the the one reading this right now. Thank you for entrusting me month of October. This position has been such a blessing with the school’s spirit and choosing me to be your Head of to me and has brought me nothing but joy. House. This year has been a tumultuous year, but if I were to get a I have always understood the importance of being of service to others and I am eternally grateful to have been able to serve the school of my do-over, I would not change a thing. All the challenges I faced this year youth. Throughout my time, I faced a lot of challenges, mainly due to covid, and learned a lot about myself and leadership. It was definitely as Head of House gave me the greatest gift of all: understanding what a bumpy ride, but I would not change a thing. true school spirit is. True school spirit is the sisterhood we share at St I began SRC in grade 8 and have been blessed with the opportunity of being part of the committee for 5 consecutive years, including my Dominic’s – the love and care we have for one another and, ultimately, time as the Head of Student Affairs. I have always been passionate about the committee and the work it has done for the students, and so the great sense of belonging to this family that is St Dominic’s. coming into this position, I thought I had it all figured out (keyword – “thought”). It was definitely a challenging portfolio, but a very special School spirit is the heartbeat of the school. It is within each and every teacher, Mrs Donly, made it worth it. one of us, burning as bright as the St Dominic’s torch. This burning spirit gave birth to “THE VIBE” that is Unathi and kept me going, even The SRC committee is a committee that was formed for the when the possibility of having house events seemed like a farfetched students and it consists of students. The committee aims to provide dream. I would like to thank Mrs Patterson and the House Captains the students with the best learning environment. We focus on the for making the most wonderful ideas materialise and transform into “external” part of the school. For example, the bouncy balls in the the house events that we had this year. Thank you to Mevrou Jacobs, classes, tuck shop, benches, toilets, etc. A lot could not be done this Mevrou Van Zyl, Mrs Schult, uNkosikazi Matloha and Mrs Els for all of year due to covid, but as the SRC, we hope that our endeavours have their support. A big shout out to the Top 9 for always being ready to assisted in the overall happiness of the students. help the House Committee. To the Soul Sisters – you ladies have my heart – The GRC my friends– I love you ladies! Another committee that I hold dear to my heart is the Transformation and Diversity committee. This committee focuses on the “hot topics” Being a part of the class of 2021 has been an honour from the moment such as racism, sexuality, religion etc. It serves as an ‘active voice’ we boarded the busses starting our journey at grade 8 camp, to us for the students and also consists of students.  The  main  objective being accompanied down the guard of honour by the ringing of the this year  was to form a solid foundation for the committee. This is bells at Valedictory. We are destined for greatness as 21 Savage once to ensure that the students have a reliable committee to go to when said “21! 21!” To my little grade 8s – I LOVE YOU! Red, Yellow and Blue facing difficult situations at school. I would like to send a huge thank – Michael, Gabriel and Raphael – all the best for next year. May the you to Mrs Fitzgerald for the educational seminars, Mrs Matloha for best house bring the best vibes. the very educational discussions and Nokhwezi Nqeketo and Andreia Carvalho for tackling this portfolio with me. P.S. – Thank you to Mrs Fitzgerald for crowning me ‘THE EMPRESS OF FUN’ and Mrs Andrews for being patient while I wrote this. As is my name “uNkulunkulu Unathi”, may God be with you all. UNATHI “THE VIBE” NKOMO Head of House 2021 Thank you to St Dominic’s for an amazing 5 years. It is so beautiful how I have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. Thank you to my soul sisters, the matrics, my grade 8s and everyone who made my journey at St Dominic’s the best years of my life. I wish you all nothing but prosperity and blessings in abundance. May God be with you all. Dimphonyana Mokoena Head of Student Affairs House Plays

HEAD OF COMMITTEES REPORT M y journey as Deputy Head Girl – Head of Committees ONE started on the 14th of October 2020 and it has truly been a wonderful experience. SCHOOL I started at St Dominic’s as a little Grade 000 and therefore, I was ONE excited to receive the opportunity to give back to the school that has played such a large role in shaping the person I am today. From the FAMILY beginning, I knew Covid would throw a few curve balls into the mix and the job of Head of Committees would have to change accordingly. ONE However, instead of letting this discourage us, the Committee Heads and I decided to rather focus on what we could do, instead of focusing SPIRIT on what we could not do. Although we had to adapt the portfolios considerably, the five committees still worked to make a difference in the school and held smaller events to showcase what they stand for. This included multiple dress-up days, the sticky note day, various charity drives, the virtual boards and overall fun activities. I truly believe these events helped bring some joy back into the school. I would therefore like to thank Andreia, Courtney, Gaby, Tshego and Jordan for the perseverance, commitment and dedication they all showed in running their respective committees successfully. I feel honoured to have worked with each of them. Despite our limitations, we still managed to make our term in office a memorable one, and this would not have been possible without the following people: To Mrs Matloha, Mrs Jacobs, Mrs Van Zyl and Mrs Fitzgerald, thank you for always listening to our problems and bouncing back with the wisest of words. Additionally, thank you to the Top 4, for being by my side in this incredible journey and for always being there for me- I would not have survived my term in office without you. A big thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey and helped me along the way; from my teachers throughout the years, to the matric class of 2021. Each and every one of you are special young ladies and I cannot wait to see the big impact each of you will make! All my love, Daniella Lilje Deputy Head Girl 2021 for a link to a video introduction of our Deputy Head Girls



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GRADE 12 MATRIC TROPHY AWARDS PRIZE GIVING Gift of the Gab: Unathi Nkomo Booyens Trophy for the Top Artist in FET phase from 2019 to 2021: Nikita Azevedo ACADEMIC SCROLLS Grade 12 Creative Writing Trophy: Nikita Azevedo In Grade 12 to obtain an Academic Scroll, students must obtain an B. Cacho Memorial Trophy for Languages (three languages): average of 75%. The following girls obtained Academic Scrolls: Olivia Smargiasso Caitlin Richter Estia Sales Maths Trophy: Rethabile Mokhitli Unathi Nkomo Sydney Holroyd Young Trophy for excellence in Accounting in her Matric year. Olebogeng Matlala Daniella Lilje Farelanani Makatu Jessica Crawford Einstein Trophy for Mathematics and Science: Daniella Lilje Katja de Freitas Isabella Domiter Sarania Nayager Trophy for Advanced Programme Mathematics: Nokhwezi Nqeketo Favour Nwogbo Emma Green Jordan Kobrin Olympiad Trophy: Nikita Azevedo Kayla Richardson Nikita Azevedo The Juliette Calaça Trophy for Most Courteous Matric: Olivia Smargiasso Samukelisiwe Dube Favour Nwogbo Andreia Carvalho Kelsey Holden Leadership Trophy: Nokhwezi Nqeketo Daniella Lilje Best All Round Matric: Olivia Smargiasso FULL ACADEMIC COLOURS Principal’s Award: Caitlin Richter Farelanani Makatu HONOURS BLAZERS TOP THREE PLACINGS Favour Nwogbo obtained third place in the Grade and 3rd can also be awarded at the end of the grade 11 year, for full colours Mathematics, 2nd Life Science, 1st Afrikaans, 1st AP Maths, in the disciplines of Cultural and Sport: Academic Scroll, Top 10. Full colours for Netball and Marimbas – Shylendra Chawira Andreia Carvalho obtained second place in the Grade and 3rd AP Full colours for Hockey and Public Speaking – Megan Bishop Mathematics, 3rd Afrikaans, 3rd Life Orientation, 3rd Life Science, Full colours Drummies, Media, Choir, Drama and Marimbas – 2nd Accounting, 2nd Science, 1st Mathematics, Academic Scroll, Lefentse Mokoena Top 10. Full colours for Choir and Tennis – Gabriela Berimbau Full colours Drummies and Choir – Vallery Tavonesa Our Dux Student in Grade 12, Daniella Lilje and 2nd Life Orientation, Full colours Running and Choir – Goerglyn Slambee 2nd Maths, 2nd Afrikaans, 2nd English, 1st Accounting, 1st Life Full colours Marimbas and Hockey – Paki Maphike Science, 1st Science, Academic Scroll, Top 10. Full colours Drummies and Marimbas - Khutso Mlambo Full colours Marimbas and Drummies - Anda Tenza (Re-award) PRESTIGE SCROLLS An honours blazer can also be awarded at the end of the grade 10 year, for full colours in the disciplines of Cultural and Sport: Teagan de Bruin Gemmah Gunter Full colours Drummies and Drama – Reabetswe Mobeng Tayla Barrett Daniela Bergonzi PRESTIGE AWARD Khethelo Malevu Daniella Lilje - Full Academic Colours, Full Colours Sport, HONOURS BLAZERS Full colours Cultural. Full colours for Drummies and Steel Band – Rethabile Mokhitli Full colours for Academics and Public Speaking – Jordan Kobrin Full colours for Academics and Steel Band – Farelenani Makatu Full colours for Diving and Drama – Pabala Mahlatsi

Matric Trophy Awards Gift of the Gab: Unathi Nkomo Booyens Trophy for the Top Artist from 2019 to 2021: Nikita Azevedo Grade 12 Creative Writing Trophy: Nikita Azevedo B. Cacho Memorial Trophy for Languages (three languages): Olivia Smargiasso Estia Sales Maths Trophy: Rethabile Mokhitli Young Trophy for excellence in Accounting in her Matric year: Daniella Lilje Einstein Trophy for Mathematics and Science: Daniella Lilje Sarania Nayagar Trophy for Advanced Programme Mathematics: Favour Nwogbo Olympiad Trophy: Nikita Azevedo The Juliette Calaça Trophy for the Most Courteous Matric: Samukelisiwe Dube Kelsey Holden Leadership Trophy: Nokhwezi Nqeketo Best All Round Matric: Olivia Smargiasso Principal’s Award: Caitlin Richter



EXSTREAM Extra | Extend | Science | Technology | Religion | Engineering | Arts | Mathematics Day 1: Farming for Day 2: Photosensitive Day 3: the future Greenhouse The Year 3000 Conceptualise There has been a Make an automated farming crisis greenhouse model to what living in demonstrate to a farmer the year 3000 leading up to 2050. who grows flowers that would be like Design a product or thrive in direct sunlight. The and then create service that assists model uses Arduino a mixed media electronics and coding to people with a make the flower rotate artwork. sustainable urban farming solution. toward the light.

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Executives - 2021/2022 Our day ended on 8 October with a solemn candle ceremony, symbolising the transfer of charge from the outgoing to the incoming Senior School Executives. We congratulate our Senior Executives and Committee Leaders for 2021/2022: Claire De Graaff (Head Girl), Anda Tenza (Deputy Head Girl – Head of Student Affairs) Asanda Mazibuko (Deputy Head Girl – Head of Student Affairs) Skyla De Freitas (Deputy Head Girl – Head of Committees) Gift Mpotu (Deputy Head Girl – Head of House) Adrienne Shortt (Head of Environmental Committee) Anele Jiyane (Head of Charity and Ethos Committee) Lefentse Mokoena (Head of Cultural Committee) Tyra Fuchs (Head of Sport) Madison Samuel (Head of Pre-Grade Committee) Nandi Yende (Head of Hospitality Committee) Gabriela Berimbau (Executive) Gemmah Gunter (Executive) Keabetsoe Moshoeshoe (Executive) Khanyisile Mtsweni (Executive) Khutso Mlambo (Executive) Letlotlo Komane (Executive) Makanaka Takavamanya (Executive) Megan Bishop (Executive) Mahlatse Ramadibane (Executive) Noluthando Kunene (Executive) Paki Maphike (Executive) Raquel De Freitas (Executive) Raquel Ferreira (Executive) Tayla Barrett (Executive) Xolile Fry (Executive) Zayna Khan (Executive)

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