EGHS MAGAZINE 2020

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011 609-8336 Ever conscious of our motto We shall always work and play admin@eghs.co.za Striving for both truth and honour 31 Steyn Ave, This is what we truly pray Edenglen May each day be filled with gladness www.eghs.co.za When we do our best by thee In the classroom, on the sports field Free and fair, victorious be Edenglen you are our bulwark Strong support through all the years Ever may you guide and lead us Stilling all our doubts and fears When the years have passed and left us May the memories still remain Of the knowledge sought and found here Bringing us reward and gain For the good things freely given Edenglen, we you acclaim. 2

Staff 2020 Head of Department & Subject Head Principal Mrs. Allen Mrs. Du Rand Mr. G Dempsey Mrs. Gumbi Mr. Hattingh English Consumer Studies Head of Sports Business Studies Afrikaans Mr. Weinerlein Mr. Hattingh Deputy Principal Afrikaans Ms. Maddocks Mrs. Klijnstra Mrs. Mohanllal Ms. Soko Dr. E Wilsenach Head of Culture History Life Orientation Mathematics EGD Mrs. Wagener Mrs. Naidoo Dr. E Wilsenach EGD Directors Mrs. Von Ruben Miss. Wilson Mrs. Joseph Mrs. Marx Mr. Sibanda CAT Physical Science Life Sciences Creative Arts Maths Lit Mr. Sibanda Math's Literacy Mrs. Verwey Mrs. Gumbi Deputy Directors Mrs. Naka Mrs. Kellerman Mrs. Van Eeden Mrs. White Mr. Muiznieks EMS Technology Afrikaans Social Sciences Visual Art Dr. E Wilsenach Mrs. Klijnstra Mrs. Lanyoh Mrs. Ramcharan Mr. Olivier Mrs. Reddy Natural Science Geography Accounting Mathamatics 3

Heads of Grade Administration Grade 8 Mr. Chalklen Mrs. Lanyoh Grade 9 Mrs. Crosson Mrs. Christie Mrs. Grant Mrs. Watt Mrs. O’Neill Reception Reports Admissions Principals Admissions Grade 9 - 11 Secretary Grade 8 Public Relations Learnership Mr. G Dempsey Mnv. Pretorius Mrs. Marx Grade 10 Ms. Peristeris Miss. S Van Jaarsveld Mr. Kolobe Finance IT Mr. Bennetto Mrs. Mohanllal Grade 11 Mr. Wilcox Mrs. Hὂfer Gypsy Mr. G Wilsenach Therapy Dog Counsellors Mrs. Naka Mr. Southwood Ms. Wilson Grade 12 Ms. Absolom Ms. Cole - Edwardes Mrs. Joseph Mrs. Du Rand 4

Educators Educators Mnr. Benson Mr. Mambika Mr. Mkhize Mr. Mpofu Mr. Nelson Ms. L Dempsey Ms. Groepe Ms Krok Ms. Modisane Ms. O Taylor Mr. Preston Ms. Theron Ms. Vink Ms. Welch Ms. Williamson Ms. Willis Mr. Ortell Mr. Pelser Mr. Smit Mrs. Cloud General Staff Mr. Thole Mr. Viviers Mr. Vorster Mrs. Badrudin Ms. Bolton Mr. Breytenbach Mr. Van Djik Mrs. Mthetwa Mr. Moyo Mr. Barrow Mrs. Engelbrecht Mrs. M Naidoo Mrs. Mthombeni Mrs. Ravat Mrs. K Van Jaarsveld Mr. Ndlovu Mr. Mbhense Mr. Mhlongo Ms. Bhubha Mr. Phahlamohlaka Mrs. Rohlandt Mrs. Sharpley Mrs. V Taylor Mrs. Reddy Mr. Magqabi Mr. Wium 5

General Staff Tuck-shop Ms. Mhlongo Mr. Ngcobo Mr. Ndlovu Mrs. Moyo Mrs. Stone Mr. Stone Mr. Stone Ms. Mahabeer Mr. Rapson Mrs. Rapson Mr. Nel Ms. Nkomo Mr. Sixolo Security Mrs. Mbhense Mr. Madika Mrs. Kubheka Mr. Bhengu Crèche Mrs. Smit Mrs. Mahlulo 6

Welcome to the 2019 Award per subject of 55%. ceremony. All of the above simply equates to My address is more of a summary of providing a good quality education, Edenglen’s Grade 8 – 12 successes for all that want it, through hard during 2019. work. 46 learners attained an average of Congratulations to all of you sitting above 80% in the hall that have achieved great 195 learners attained an average of results to date. DO NOT stop above 70% working hard, do not stop dreaming of greatness and especially do not The entire schools average was stop being the well rounded 58.4% and 62% of the learners successful learners that you are. attained Bachelor entrances in Grade Edenglen High School’s Life Orientation department were invited to the District Thank you. awards Ceremony held at The Albert Luthuli Smart School on Friday 7 February 2020. Mrs. Mohanlall, Head of the Life Orientation Department, 10-12. together with her fellow teachers Miss Maddocks, Mr. Southwood and Mrs. Sharpley were the very proud recipients of the 2019 NSC Ekhurleni North Award We have set new goals for 2020. A for being the top Life Orientation educators in the district. This is the second year grade average of 60% and above, as that Edenglen High Schools Life Orientation Department won the district award. well as setting a new Edenglen pass We are very proud and hope to achieve even better results this year and retain our position of being the best Life Orientation Department in Ekurhuleni North. 7

Vivienne RCL Award Khanyisile Certificate for Top 25 (14) Claassens Ndweni Chelsey Wain Certificate for Technology (90%) Shivarya Certificate for Top 25 (13) Sanam Certificate for Social Sciences (91%) Rampersad Certificate for average above 80% Padayachee Meritorious Mention Iviwe Mzee Certificate for Life Orientation (91%) Monique Certificate for Top 25 (11) Nthati Certificate for Top 25 (25) Mbende Certificate for average above 80% Monamodi Benga Meritorious Mention Ishka Certificate for Top 25 (24) Zandile Certificate for Economic Duwarka Kubeka Management Sciences (91%) and Life Mungaila Certificate for Top 25 (23) Orientation (91%) Masenamela Certificate for Top 25 (11) Kgalalelo Certificate for Top 25 (22) Certificate for average above 80% Mafole Meritorious Mention Hailey Chetty Certificate for Top 25 (21) Marion Hann Certificate for Afrikaans (83%) and Mazvita Certificate for Top 25 (20) English (81%) Mutore Certificate for Top 25 (10) Abigail Certificate for Top 25 (19) Certificate for average above 80% Erlston Meritorious Mention James Certificate for Top 25 (17) Merishka Certificate for Technology (88%) Papoutsis Govender Certificate for Top 25 (9) Katheerah Certificate for Afrikaans (82%) Certificate for average above 80% Charles Certificate for Top 25 (17) Meritorious Mention Thatego Certificate for Top 25 (16) Connor Certificate for Top 25 (8) Lottering Certificate for average above 80% Masemola Meritorious Mention Carla Kasala Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement in Technology (90%) Certificate for Top 25 (14) 8

Lesedi Certificate for English (82%) and Social Aphiwe Certificate for Economic Management Sciences Makgale Sciences (91%) Mashazi (91%) Certificate for Top 25 (7) Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding Senisha Certificate for average above 80% Nthato achievement in Mathematics (91%) Balrajh Meritorious Mention Monamodi Certificate for Top 25 (3) Certificate for Mathematics (90%) and Certificate and Book Prize for 3rd highest average Goapele Natural Sciences (85%) (84%) Letlonkane Certificate and Book Prize for Meritorious Mention outstanding achievement in Social Dakalo Sciences (94%) Certificate for Afrikaans (83%), English (85%), Tshisikule Certificate for Top 25 (6) Life Orientation (93%) and Mathematics (90%) Certificate for average above 80% Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding Meritorious Mention achievement in Natural Sciences (87%) Certificate and Book Prize for Certificate for Top 25 (2) outstanding achievement in Economic Certificate and Book Prize for 2nd highest average Management Sciences (92%) (86%) Certificate for Top 25 (5) Meritorious Mention Certificate for average above 80% Meritorious Mention Kamogelo Certificate for Economic Management Sciences Certificate for Natural Sciences (85%) Dzingwa (92%), Mathematics (90%), Social Sciences (90%), Certificate for Top 25 (4) Technology (90%) and Natural Science (86%) Certificate for average above 80% Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding Meritorious Mention achievement in Afrikaans (86%), English (90%) and Life Orientation (93%) Certificate for Top 25 (1) Certificate and Book Prize for highest average (88%) Meritorious Mention 9

Sydney Seethal Certificate for Social Sciences (87%) Takalani Certificate for Mathematics (93%) Farwa Malik Certificate for Life Orientation (89%) Ratshibvumo Certificate for Top 25 (13) Mamello Certificate for Life Orientation (90%) Noluvuyo Certificate for Mathematics (90%) Mabusela Magadla Certificate for Top 25 (12) Emily Mandlaze Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding Kylie van der Certificate for Arts and Culture (87%) and achievement in Life Orientation (91%) Walt Social Sciences (87%) Deacon Rajh Certificate for Arts and Culture (86%) Certificate for Top 25 (11) Isshana Padiachy Certificate for Afrikaans (86%) Lesedi Moya Certificate for Technology (90%) Tamaryn Green Certificate for Afrikaans (87%) Certificate for Top 25 (10) Phetole Certificate for Top 25 (24) Vuyelwa Certificate for Natural Sciences (90%) Malahlela Mnukwana Certificate for Top 25 (9) Anesu Badalani Certificate for Top 25 (24) Dimpho Diphofa Certificate for Top 25 (8) Kimone Naidoo Certificate for Top 25 (22) Certificate for average above 80% Sinqobile Certificate for Top 25 (22) Meritorious Mention Hlongwane Alyssa Ramsamy Certificate for Arts and Culture (88%), English Sachin Pillay Certificate for Top 25 (21) (87%) and Social Sciences (88%) Madaliso Mwale Certificate for Top 25 (20) Certificate for Top 25 (7) Dernelle Jacob Certificate for Top 25 (19) Certificate for average above 80% Kutloano Certificate for Economic Management Sciences Meritorious Mention Molamodi (80%) Bonolo Sebetlela Certificate for Mathematics (90%) and Certificate for Top 25 (18) Technology (92%) Dintle Chiloane Certificate for Top 25 (17) Certificate for Top 25 (5) Richael Pillay Certificate for Natural Sciences (91%) Certificate for average above 80% Certificate for Top 25 (16) Meritorious Mention Aaliyah Iqbal Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement in Afrikaans (87%) Certificate for Top 25 (15) 10

Asisipo Mpahleni Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding Taygen Crosson Certificate for Visual Arts (98%) achievement in Business Studies (91%) Tarryn van Merit Award Certificate for Top 25 (16) Schalkwyk Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement Shariq Gounder in Afrikaans (86%) Merit Award Kgotso Ncube Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement in Mathematical Literacy (90%) Sechaba Certificate for Top 25 (16) Tamara Zelenyuk Certificate for Engineering Graphics and Design (93%) Certificate for Top 25 (24) Mashinini Merit Award Sapphire Cho Merit Award Certificate for Engineering Graphics and Design (94%) Alyssa Krishna Certificate for Top 25 (15) Malu Kasala Certificate for Top 25 (24) Merit Award Half Colours Ziaan Wassin Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement in Visual Arts (98%) Manzendonga Certificate for Physical Science (82%) Prince Megbuluba Certificate for Top 25 (23) Jesse Chetty Merit Award Xundu Certificate for Top 25 (14) Michal Naicker Certificate for Life Orientation (87%) Certificate for Top 25 (22) Half Colours Merit Award Certificate for Afrikaans (84%) Lesego Mfisa Certificate for Top 25 (13) Certificate for Top 25 (21) Merit Award Half Colours Certificate for Top 25 (19) Merit Award Refilwe Mohlala Certificate for History (87%) Certificate for Top 25 (19) Merit Award Certificate for Top 25 (12) Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement in Engineering Graphics and Design (96%) Half Colours Certificate for Top 25 (18) Merit Award Takudzwa Murefu Certificate for Engineering Graphics and Design (95%) and Mathematics (89%) Certificate for Top 25 (11) Half Colours Shaeleen Naicker Certificate for Geography (83%) and Business Studies (88%) Certificate for Top 25 (10) Half Colours Akil Ramcharan Certificate for Accounting (86%) Certificate for Top 25 (9) Half Colours Kerina Naidoo Certificate for Afrikaans (82%), History (87%) and English (86%) Certificate for Top 25 (8) Half Colours 11

Asenathi Maki Merit Award (re-award) Ianthe Kuun Certificate for Top 25 (22) Brenton Nair Merit Award (re-award) Half Colours (re-award) Thapelo Kanyane Certificate for Visual Arts (86%) Reece Pluck Certificate for Mathematical Literacy (83%) Dana Barr Certificate for Top 25 (21) Mckaylia Kali Certificate for Geography (86%) Yekira Moodley Half Colours Kutlwano Certificate for Consumer Studies (80%) Marcia Khumalo Certificate for Afrikaans (82%) and English (85%) Tlhabane Certificate for Top 25 (20) Nompumelelo Certificate for History (84%) Carelle Mulopo Half Colours Ndwandwe Samantha Roberts Certificate for Business Studies (90%) Tamera Daniel Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement Sheldon Naidoo Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement in Visual Arts (96%) in Life Orientation (94%) and English (88%) Konnor Sheahan- Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement Leyya Latib Certificate for Top 25 (19) Benthien in Mathematical Literacy (91%) Half Colours (re-award) Tayla Magic Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement Certificate for Visual Arts (95%) in Consumer Studies (81%) Certificate for Top 25 (18) Melissa Ayres Merit Award Half Colours Certificate for Computer Applications Technology (80%) Certificate for Geography (90%) Angelique Van Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement Certificate for Top 25 (15) Niekerk in Afrikaans (87%) Half Colours (re-award) Shivani Ramraj Merit Award Certificate for Life Orientation (92%) Certificate for Top 25 (25) Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement Aobakwe Ncube Merit Award in Computer Applications Technology (82%) Certificate for Top 25 (24) Certificate for Top 25 (15) Half Colours Half Colours (re-award) Certificate for Consumer Studies (81%) Certificate for Engineering Graphics and Design (93%) Certificate for Top 25 (22) Certificate for Top 25 (15) Half Colours (re-award) Half Colours 12

Jessica Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding Alex Glöckle Certificate for Engineering Graphics and Design Johnson achievement in Engineering Graphics and Shaw Campbell (93%) and Geography (90%) Design (94%) and History (91%) Certificate for Top 25 (7) Certificate for Top 25 (13) Tsholofelo Certificate for average above 80% Half Colours (re-award) Mogakwe Full Colours Elijah Jule Certificate for Visual Arts (94%), Physical Science Natania Certificate for Life Orientation (91%) (88%) and Mathematics (90%) Naidoo Certificate for Top 25 (13) Carmen Naude Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding Chisom Half Colours achievement in Engineering Graphics and Ejiofor Certificate for English (86%) Design (94%) Oreneile Certificate for Top 25 (12) Certificate for Top 25 (6) Diphofa Half Colours Certificate for average above 80% Certificate for Afrikaans (86%) Full Colours Michaela Certificate for Top 25 (10) Certificate for History (88%) Peterse Certificate for average above 80% Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding Full Colours achievement in Business Studies (91%) Mayibongwe Certificate for Life Orientation (91%) and Certificate for Top 25 (5) Mnkandla Afrikaans (84%) Certificate for average above 80% Certificate for Top 25 (10) Full colours (re-award) Reiana Pillai Certificate for average above 80% Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding Full Colours (re-award) achievement in Geography (92%), Physical Certificate for Business Studies (90%) and Science (90%) and Life Science (90%) Life Science (80%) Certificate for Top 25 (4) Certificate for Top 25 (9) Certificate for average above 80% Certificate for average above 80% Full Colours Full Colours Certificate for History (87%), Accounting (87%) Certificate for Accounting (83%) and and Life Science (82%) Mathematics (99%) Certificate for Top 25 (3) Certificate for Top 25 (8) Certificate and Book Prize for 3rd highest Certificate for average above 80% average 86% Full Colours (re-award) Full Colours (re-award) 13

Privania Certificate for Accounting (90%), Business Govender Studies (90%), Mathematics (94%) and Physical Science (88%) Akshay Sooklall Certificate for Top 25 (2) Certificate and Book Prize for 2nd highest average 87% Full Colours Certificate for English (85%) and Life Science (80%) Certificate and Book Prize for outstanding achievement in Accounting (92%), Mathematics (99%) and Physical Science (90%) Certificate for Top 25 (1) Certificate and Book Prize for highest average 88% Full Colours (re-award) 14

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Edenglen High is not only a school but a The culture department presented on the stage, highlighting the family too. On 07 March 2020, Edenglen talent and enthusiasm Edenglen High has to offer. The hall was High hosted their annual open day at the buzzing with excitement. Edenglen High’s Drummies “The Blues” school. All learners and staff worked performed throughout the day doing their amazing routines, together to ensure it was a successful day. leaving visitors in awe. Along with the open day, Edenglen High hosted a sports derby against Krugersdorp High. Rugby, Netball and The day began at 8:30 with eager parents Hockey was showcased on the day. The many hungry visitors, who and potential new learners to Edenglen enjoyed some yummy food at our leader tuck-shop, run by Mr. High coming through the gates. Our Weinerlein (Principal) and our leader body. leaders, who were there to assist parents The culture department presented on the stage, highlighting the on the day, greeted visitors. talent and enthusiasm Edenglen High has to offer. The hall was buzzing with excitement. Edenglen High’s Drummies “The Blues” The hall was set up with all the subjects performed throughout the day doing their amazing routines, on offer at Edenglen. The teachers did an leaving visitors in awe. Along with the open day, Edenglen High awesome job with their stands for their hosted a sports derby against Krugersdorp High. Rugby, Netball and subjects. Mathematics was the most Hockey was showcased on the day. The many hungry visitors, who popular subject for the day. enjoyed some yummy food at our leader tuck-shop, run by Mr. Weinerlein (Principal) and our leader body. 17

It is Fascinating, humbling and proud, these are but some of the reasons we as athletics coaches do what we do. Edenglen’s athletics team started 2020 off with a bang. We participated against extremely competitive schools in Term 1 to expose our athletes to fierce competition and to get their mindset ready as the A-team were about to enter the B-league for the first time. Our athletes never cease to amaze us as they left many spectators wondering where the RED school came from. It was truly wonderful seeing Edenglen athletes, teachers and parents come together to support each other. 18

Another highlight for us has reminder to our athletes that What a challenging season it was, but despite the rain and thunder-storm been to welcome our idol, hard work pays off! Although season in Gauteng, we still managed to have a great year- even though we Akani Simbine back to we were saddened by the only managed to swim 3 of our galas. We had an amazing team at inter, Edenglen. We had the news that the 2020 athletics high both with talent and spirit the team lead our school all the way for an- privilege to provide him with season had been cancelled we almost-win as I would like to call it, as the scores were so close if only we a safe space to train during will be even better prepared had received a first instead of a second, in only one event, victory would the Covid-19 pandemic. This to make history next year. have been ours, but when taking our rained-out season into account, in the once again serves as a Mrs M. White end, victory was ours as we managed to come 2nd against some of the top schools in our district. We managed to send 4 girls through to prestige. Dana Barr Ashleigh Gibson Ianthe Kuun Ayla - Lee Jackson We thank the grade 8’s of 2020 for stepping in and completing the team with you, we know that the swimming team will only get better with years to come. Mrs R. Engelbrecht 19

During the First Team's very first game against St Peter's, play was stopped Springs Boys High School (SBHS), is an The match had started and unfortunately several times before it was abandoned. The storm that came from the PWC eagerly awaited fixture on our rugby we had an early injury that forced us to building was the last knife in a losing battle to play. calendar because it usually marks the make a positional switch, one that we After each game and training session that was cancelled, one thing start of the rugby season. This season, had not practiced in the weeks past but remained clear: that we will always put in maximum effort to improve our had a different feel to it, our boys (from one that worked out for us in the end. game. We will remain positive throughout the season and hope that the sun U/14 through to the 1st team) looked shines tomorrow. May the sun shine on the 2019/2020 season, so that all fitter and sharper compared to seasons teams can get plenty of matches. past. We made the journey to Springs in good spirit. Although, our junior teams, What an exceptionally short, but exhausting season. All teams struggled to U/16s and Seconds lost, the main game get results due to inclement weather. After many matches unfortunately was the game to watch. being abandoned by rain, we ended up playing only 3 full matches and one that was abandoned during the second innings of the game. It is quite exhausting to sit and wait and hope that the weather will allow play to take place, and we hope for better weather in the following season. 20

We started the game on the back foot and had to defend for about 75% of Through our defence, we earned a late penalty and Bonolo the game. SBHS were leading just before half time, and we seemed lucky to calmly slotted it home, on the stroke of full time. Final score be on the board with a pressure moment, allowing Takunda to score the 1st 22-24. The first victory against SBHS in NINE years! This try for us before the whistle went to end the half. Half time score: 14-7 to season was going to be very different to seasons past, but SBHS. The second half had begun exactly like the first, with SBHS scoring a unfortunately COVID-19 had other plans for the rest of the penalty and a try, and seemingly putting the game out of our reach, 22-7. year. We look forward to 2021 and the challenges and The last 15 minutes was where all the action happened-another intercept victories that the year will bring for us. and a loose ball gathered from our strong defense allowed Bonolo and Takunda to grab a try a piece, respectively (22-21). Mr Russell Chalklen 21

Welcome grade 8’s of 2020 Waves of nerves and excitement During the day, they were issued with their radiated off the Grade 8's of new Edenglen High kit and had the Edenglen High, as they said their opportunity to interact with both their goodbye’s and headed into the hall, register teacher and fellow class mates. where their 5 year journey at After lunch, they were given their first task Edenglen high school begins. Once as a class. Each class had to prepare a skit of seated in the hall, the teachers and 7 minutes long on any topic they chose. leader body were introduced and After a few debates, topics were chosen and pupils were palced into their practice began. respective classes. Each class, Just before the end of the day, the grade 8's escorted by their class leader, were returned to the hall where they would now given a tour around the school as have to perform the skits that they had well as the “Do's and Don'ts”. The prepared earlier on in the day. As the day leaders gave the Grade 8’s some came to a close and the grade 8's felt a bit personal advice on how to more comfortable. Nerves seemed to have “survive”. subsided, but boy, if they only knew what was lying ahead of them. Best of luck to the class of 2024. 22

The Grade 8’s sat down and were camp. Boer Sports, Hall Games, given the “laws of the land” Group Dynamics and the before being split into 24 groups, Adventure Course, (which was each named after a popular South the best by far). In these African animal. They were then activities, both the group Leaders allowed to choose their dorms and Grade 8s participated, and were soon called for lunch. collecting as many points as After Lunch, the activities began. possible, which were used to Groups were separated and led to determine the winner. one of the four challenges at the After a week and a half of Camp in Brits. waiting, the Grade 8’s along On arrival at the campsite, the with the Top 20 leaders and a camp’s facilitators, led by Bryan- number of staff members, who has been a facilitator for departed to the annual Grade 8 our school for the past 10 years- Camp on the 24th of January. at Warthog Inn, greeted us. After a 2-hour drive, we arrived at the Warthog Inn Adventure 23

These activities carried on until When the camp ended, the Sunday. On Sunday evening, the Leaders, along with the staff final school program was held, were pleased by the group bonding sessions were improvements that the Grade 8s followed by singing and dancing had made over the course of the before the Grade 8s finally went weekend. off to bed for their final night at Warthog Inn. We were happy to see that many of the shy learners had come out of their shells and more willing to converse with other learners. We said our goodbye’s and headed back home. Tuesday morning was “rough” for the Leaders, Staff and Grade 8s, however, classes continued as normal and the learners fell back into their routine. However, they still had a week and a half before they could call themselves true Edenglenians. 24

Grade 8 Induction Grade 8 Induction The Induction Evening has been a Finally, the Deputy Head Leaders register teachers with watery tradition at Edenglen for many (Chisom and Loyiso) read out the eyes. The ceremony finally years. The evening includes schools pledge, which the Grade concluded with the ringing of the performances by Grade 8s, the 8s reapeted to finally induct them Induction Bell by each learner. The school pledge as well as the ringing into Edenglen High School. learners then lined up outside the of the Induction Bell. hall and ended their night with The new Edenglenians were now the Edenglen War Cries. We wish The night began with learners lining Grade (Mrs Lanyoh and Mr allowed to put on their blazers, in all the Grade 8’s an amazing Chalklen) welcomed the learners a moment which gave everyone journey here at Edenglen High up in the school quad, before being into the school, and gave goose bumps and left a few of the School. He hope that you will push inspirational messages and lessons yourselves to achieve all your led by their class leaders and to keep in mind for their 5 year stay goals and encourage everyone of at Edenglen. Speeches were then you to live the next five years to teachers into the hall. Speeches by followed by performances from the fullest, because before you various learners as well as the EGHS know it, it will all be over. the Head Leaders (Dyllin and Choir. Michaela), Principal (Mr Weinerlein), SGB Chairperson (Mr Stratton) as well as the Grade 8 Heads of 25

Leader Body 2020 1 Adele Gounden 26 Luthando Shongwe 46 Seshni Pillay 26 2 Alex Glocke 27 Mantsi Malahlela 47 Siyabonga Mphuthi 3 Aman Singh 28 Marcia Khumalo 48 Sofia Besterio 4 Asenathi Maki 29 Mayibongwe Mnkandla 49 Takunda Mutore 5 Bonolo Sibeko 30 Mckaylia Kali 50 Thabang Mokholoana 6 Caleb Sanjeery 31 Metse Poopedi 51 Tristyn Allogoppen 7 Carmen Naude 32 Miriam Fransisco 52 Tshiamo Khaziwa 8 Cassiano Pascal Barbosa 33 Mitheel Ramdaw 53 Tshiamo Nyati 9 Dana Barr 34 Neo Mpya 54 Urisha Singh 10 Deazil Archary 35 Ngoma Sonqishe 55 Chisom Ejiofor 11 Elijah Jule 36 Ntsako Kubayi 56 Dyllin Jacobs 12 Hope Makhanya 37 Pudumo Mathibe 57 Michaela Peterse 13 Ianthe Kuun 38 Rea Busang 58 Loyiso Mkhaliphi 14 Jemma Ibbeston 39 Reece Pluck 59 Micheala Govender 15 Jessica Johnson 40 Reneilwe Mabaleng 60 Messy Dengani Mapaka 16 Kagiso Mokalapa 41 Rephomeletse Malefahlo 61 Konnor Sheahan-Benthein 17 Kailey Naidoo 42 Ryan Swart 18 Karabo Mchunu 43 Samkelwe Khubeka 19 Katlego Mashaba 44 Sange Mayekiso 20 Keaton Campbell 45 Seshlan Pillay 21 Kelebogile Mputla 22 Khanya Ketwa 23 Klayton Joubert 24 Langa Mafu

Executive Leader Body 2020 Head Girl & Boy 2020 Deputy Head Girl & Boy 2020 Michaela Peterse & Dyllin Jacobs Chisom Ejiofor & Loyiso Mkhaliphi Heads of Culture 2020 Head of Sports 2020 Heads of House 2020 RCL Liasons Luthando Shongwe & Siyabonga Mphuthi Sofia Besterio & Klayton Joubert Carmen Naude & Bonolo Sibeko Miriam Fransisco & Pudumo Mathibe 27

This year has been a short but coaches involved. A very special rewarding year for the Culture thank you and WELL DONE to all Department. In the short three learners and teachers involved. months that we had, the learners These teachers/coaches put their displayed all their talent and hearts and souls into training these enthusiasm for the activities that learners and it equipped the learners took place in term 1. We kicked off with the necessary skills to flaunt this year with outstanding results their talents. These learners from our debating team. Many more displayed commitment by showing learners chose to participate in up for competitions on Saturdays debating this year, and we managed and were more than willing to to fill three full teams. devote their weekends to debating. This would not have been possible without the mentorship and commitment from the debating 28

Our junior debating team displayed dedication, reliability and Our senior debating team 69.2%. fearlessness, and as new debaters, they need to be commended for their consisted of our best speakers. These learners were challenged commitment and courage during competitions and practices. A very Well done to Ryan Swart, Loshaine with the task of learning a vast special congratulations to Aphiwe Mashazi, Botshelo Mnisi and Nthato Munyangama, Sandisiwe Chulayo, amount of content, ranging from Monamodi – without you, Edenglen High would have no junior debating Elihle Ntlokwana, Qiya Singh, laws, policies and general team. Well done on all your achievements and thank you for paving the Karabo Mchunu, Madaliso Mwale, knowledge. We look forward to way for other aspiring debaters to follow. Lolo Diutlwileng, Norman Tshuma what these learners achieve next and Nomuzi Sikhosana. Thank you year. A sincere thank you and well for your commitment and for done to all teachers and learners representing Edenglen High so involved. Without your assistance passionately. A very well done to and the assistance of Ryan Swart who in his final year at management, all of this would not Edenglen High was placed 9th in have been possible for our the East Rand with an average learners. score of 69.5%. A fantastic achievement! One team of our 29 seniors qualified for the championship rounds but due to lockdown, could not participate. I predict they would have made us so proud, congratulations to all these learners. A special congratulations to Qiya Singh who despite being a new debater, placed 12th amongst the East Rand speakers with an average of

Practice for our inter-house learners enthusiasm and Churchill and Smuts performed “What if…with an African twist”. productions kicked off in passion for winning points for on the 25th of February and were January. All our matric learners their house. The school spirit followed by Bismarck and Lincoln The judges, crowd and staff of were given the opportunity to generated then is definitely a on the 26th. For these submit their own scripts. Well force to be reckoned with. The productions, we managed to done to all learners who directors of each house were garner a full hall each night. It submitted. The quality of work tasked with the responsibility to was a huge success! I am amazed me and I am so proud manage their own team. In this definitely looking forward to next of these learners. The winning way, teachers ensured it was a year. Thank you to ALL who scripts were taken and revised production done solely by the supported. It was outstanding. All and auditions were held to efforts of the learners who house directors showed allocate parts for each learners, participated and were granted exceptional vision, management based on their Houses at the platform to display their skills and execution of the theme school. This peaked talent. Edenglen High were blown away by the outstanding interpretations, technique, dedication and overall performances presented by all learners. Learners were commended by the judges on incorporating multiple disciplines within performative arts, including dance, acting, singing, set design, dress and make up. 30

On this note, a very special A special congratulations to Praise is due to the following stars Best dance: Churchill thank you and Lucy Mujajati and Katlego that lit up the productions with Best singing: Bismarck congratulations to our Mashaba (the heads of make their talent and hard work: Best script: Bismarck technical teams. Your up), Kayoren Munsamy (head Best actor: Junior Ncube Best costume: Bismark dedication does not go by of sound and lighting) and Best actress: Bonolo Naka Best make-up: Churchill unnoticed. Without your late Keaton Campbell (head of Best supporting actor: Lolo Best poster: Bismark- fallen flower afternoons at practice and backstage). Thank you for all Diutlwileng Best directors: Churchill continuous effort and hard your hard work. Best supporting actress: Langa Best enthusiasm: Lincoln work in the background, Furthermore, a huge thank Mafu Best ensemble: Churchill there would be no you to the Edenglen High RCL Best cameo actor: Timothy Mbadu 1st place Churchill production. Thank you for and Leader Body for their Best cameo actress: Ashleigh 2nd place Bismarck your commitment and I look assistance with security and Makumbe 3rd place Smuts forward to working with such support. Best singer: Happiness Manyoni 4th place Lincoln a fantastic group of learners Best technical: Churchill again. 31

Best Singer- Happiness Manyoni Best Technical- Best Script- Best Actor- Best supporting Actor- Best Actress- Churchill Bismark Junior Ncube Lolo Diutlwileng Bonolo Naka Best Singing- Best Make-up- Best Dance- Best Costume- Bismark Bismark Churchill Bismark 32

Best Supporting Actress- Best Directors- Best Cameo Actor- Langa Mafu Churchill Timothy Mbadu Best Enthusiasm- Best Poster- Lincoln Bismark- Fallen Flower 33

Best Ensemble- Glossophobia is the name given to the fear of public speaking and something, Churchill judging by how many learners signed up for public speaking this year, Edenglenians are not affected by. Thank you to all learners, teachers, directors and Many learners eagerly signed up for public speaking and went through a round actors who made these productions possible. My of auditions to select teams for our annual Guild competition held by the heart is full of pride and beams with happiness Speech and Drama College of South Africa. Our teams were chosen and began every time I reminisce about these performances. preparing for one of the toughest competitions of the year. The festival went Thank you! well, with Edenglen proudly hosting three evenings. Our teams certainly made Edenglen proud as they spoke on mature matters with confidence and insight, some even managed to get a chuckle out of the strict adjudicators. 34

One of our Master of Ceremonies for Our speakers had started preparing for Edenglen for the unprecedented years the evenings, Akil Ramcharan, was an exciting Eisteddfod when lockdown to come. invited to attend the finals award hit us and this has been postponed to All our speakers are to be night where he was to be presented a time when it is safe to hold events, congratulated on their efforts and with a certificate to congratulate him along with the many other encouraged to keep their passion for on the sterling job he did by running competitions which have been moved. public speaking alive. Well done! A a smooth and successful evening. I am sure these will take place when it special thank you to all teachers and However, lockdown ensued and this is safe to do so. coaches involved. Without your has been postponed. The public speaking staff have started assistance and support, these learners putting plans in place to keep public would not have the platform to exhibit speaking an exciting activity here at their talents as mentioned above. 35

Teatro Arti Eisteddfod 2020 Edenglen High School hosted their been at Edenglen High since the annual honours evening on the 10 day the doors of the school opened Vivienne Claassens, a Gr 9 learner from Edenglen High School February 2020 where learners are in 1980. He was deputy principal participated in the Teatro Arti Eisteddfod once again this year congratulated on their academic when he first started and became during the month of August and keeps on leaving her mark on achievements and staff are acting principal during his time at stage! honoured for their service to the Edenglen High. For the past 15 She delivered 6 items across 3 categories and received school. years, Mr. Wilcox has been phenomenal results: assisting with the finance for the Dramatized Poetry (90%) This year was a very special school. Gedramatiseerde Poësie (88%) honours evening because a Prepared Reading (95%) member of staff was honoured for As a school, we are very honoured Voorbereide Lees (90%) their 40 years of service to to have Mr. Wilcox with us . Edenglen High. Mr. Gus Wilcox has Tackling heavy topics in Public Speaking (94%) - Male rape and the stigmatisation around it and Redenaars (93%) - Reg op privaatheid en Covid-19 36

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To date, despite Corona, we have made many eco bricks, we have assisted in community gardens and feeding schemes. We knitted, collected tins for our counselors to feed not only our families, but to reach into the communities around us. We knitted squares for almost 20 blankets. We spread love to the elderly, brought sunshine to our own staff on special days. We had challenges and winners. We had prayer groups and angels looking out for the sad and lonely ones, and on top of all this, we worked hard to be the best Edenglenians we can be. Thank you for taking a lead and being visible. Thank you for our daily, thought through and meaningful prayers and quotes. Thank you for the posters and for asking questions. This virus is new to us all, and we learn from each other. We still have a while to go before we hand over office. Your legacy will be the way you dealt with Corona. You had to adapt, change, plan and plan again, and experiment and pray. It will be thst you just didn't give up. We are super proud of you all and appreciate you. You are certainly a different, yet powerful team. 39

We joined forces with Eden Angels and visited old age homes and worked at soup kitchens. We played at orphanages and made party packs. With the help of Ms Badrudin we partnered with Sipho and assisted at the Thusong youth Centre in Alex. At school we had cup cake sales and organized to spread love on Valentine's day. When I look back at the year, I feel humbled yet happy with a job well done! All the above cannot happen without great team work, therefore Mrs Van Eeden and Badrudin, Ms Maddocks and I thank you for being on our team. 40

On Friday 14 February 2020, learners from grade 10-12 arrived at the school hall looking fabulous. The hall was decorated with red heart balloons and fairy lights, setting a lovely mood for the evening. Everyone had a really super time with ice breaker games, performances and of course good music. Thank you to Mrs Verwey and Mrs Klijnstra for organising the event. 41

On the 20 March 2020, the country went into a national EGHS launches lockdown due to COVID-19. This meant that our learners had “What’s for lunch Johannesburg?” to continue their studies by doing online classes. Our teachers had zoom lessons with all their learners, making sure they did On a normal day, Edenglen High school supplies lunch to not fall behind. But staff made sure to keep learners spirits approximately 60 learners. Roughly, all these learners only high until leaners were able to return back to school. eat because of the schools feeding scheme. Due to the national lockdown on 20 March 2020, learners would not be receiving lunch or food (Care) packages for their families. Ms. Krok an Life Orientation teacher at EGHS came up with the concept “What’s for lunch Johannesburg?”. An Instagram account was created in order to get the word out. In a few hours, enough money was raised to feed some of the families that receive lunch from the school. With the help of Mrs. Naidoo (Deputy Principal) and Ms. Absolom, food parcels were delivered to our students families. Our families are very grateful for the donations made. 42

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Lock down 2020 Lock down 2020 On the 20 March 2020, South Principal) and Mrs. E It was decided that Matric to complete their academic Africa went into a national Wagener (Deputy Principal). learners would return to year. Everything went as lockdown to try to curb the Teachers would teach their school on the 08 June 2020. planned and learners were novel COVID-19 virus. This lessons via zoom or preparing Many hours of preparation happy to see each other meant that learners would be slides for learners to read. by Mr. T Weinerlein and the again, although in very at home and would not be Edenglen High has had maintenance team of the different circumstances able to attend classes. A positive feedback on lessons school to get the school from a few months prior. week’s holiday was given, as taught during lockdown. ready for learners to return Edenglen High Schools main it was the end of term 2. to a safe environment. The objective is to keep leaners Once the new term started, a school was sanitized as per and staff safe and new way of teaching had to regulation and procedures supporting leaners in any be implemented to make were put in place for way possible. The courage, sure leaners did not fall screening and sanitizing of strength and perseverance behind on their work. leaners when they would seen in the class of 2020 is Plans and strategies were put return to school. Matric something to be reckoned into place by Edenglen High learners arrived back to with. Schools management team, school on the 08 June 2020 Mr. T Weinerlein (Principal). Mrs. D Naidoo (Deputy 44

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Jerusalema Challenge Jerusalema Challenge The Jerusalema challenge has become a social media sensation. Last term, Edenglen High decided to join the craze and take part in the Challenge. With the help from the new 2021 Leader Body and Ms. Peristeris, who directed and edited the challenge, leaners from Grade 9, 10 and 11 were recruited to be part of the challenge. Every break for 2 weeks, the leaners participating practiced the Jerusalema Dance on the field. On the 19 October 2020, the final shooting took place for the challenge. A big thank you goes out to the leader body for assisting in putting the challenge together and to the Heads of Culture 2021 for teaching the learners all the steps. The video has been viewed over 7500 times on Facebook. Many of the leaners appreciated doing something fun as no sports or culture has been allowed to take part due to COVID-19. If you would like to see the video. Please follow the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toeCoUbMDSw 46

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