The Settlers High School

Our end of year Summer Variety Concert is just around the corner. It promises to be a magical night with performances by our School Orchestra, Jazz band, Recorder Ensemble, Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Drama & Dance Groups. All of these Performance groups have been hard at work preparing to put on a to put on a spectacular show for the whole family. 🎶🤗

TOP ATHLETES 🥇
At our annual Interhouse Athletics, all that participated did an outstanding job but some athletes stood out on the day! As well as big congratulations to PRINGLE HOUSE and their captains, Caylen Stephens and Cassidy Swartz on taking home the spirit stick and athletics trophy! 💛
Best U19 boy, shared by, Aiden Turner & Ies’raa’fiel Jeftha 💛
Best U19 girl, Henrietta Matumona💙
Best U17 boy, Tristan Amos 💛
Best U17 girl, Esperance Molisho 💛
Best U15 boy, Liam Thomas 💙
Best U15 girl, Janez Collins 💛
Best middle distance athlete, Isaac Koert ❤️
Best track athlete, Ameer Smith ❤️
Best field athlete, Precious Ticha ❤️
We are so proud and cannot wait to see what our athletes bring to Interschools ‘24! 💙💛❤️

PRIZE GIVING 🏆
The Settlers hosted our annual junior and senior prize giving. At the prize giving we recognise all The Settlers learners in their respective fields of excellence, namely academics, sport and culture! We are so proud of all the learners who received awards! 💙

SWIMMING GALA 🏊
We hosted our first gala for the 23/24 season on Thursday October 26th. All the schools had a blast racing in their respective swimming strokes! 🏊‍♀️

PREFECT EXECUTIVE 2024
Head prefects: Gabrielle Jones & Ies’raa’fiel Jeftha
Deputy Head prefects: Tasneem Van Rooy & Chad Solomon

“ A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
- John C Maxwell

We cannot wait to see what this group of leaders bring forth to The Settlers High School. 💙

VALEDICTORY ‘23
On Friday 20 October we bid a bittersweet farewell to the Matric Class of 2023. As they celebrated their valedictory it marked the end of an incredible journey and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

We want to extend our heartfelt thank you for the dedication and hard work these students have shown over the last five years. Each matriculant has contributed to the growth and success of The Settlers High School, and we are immensely grateful for their service.

We would also like to give a special mention to our angel Thaakir Samaai who would’ve celebrated his valedictory with the class of 2023. The matrics honoured his life by dedicating a special seat amongst his peers so that they felt as if he was there with them. The rugby ball on the seat commemorated the sport he loved so much a d was signed by his fellow teammates who wrote special messages for his family to read. 🤍

As they venture into the world beyond these school walls, we have no doubt that they will carry the values and knowledge instilled here with them, making a positive impact wherever they go. Congratulations, Class of 2023, and thank you for being an essential part of our school community! 🎓🌟

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Settlers, we present to you, your 2024 HOUSE COMMITTEES 💙💛❤️

Moied Baleg, currently in grade 10, took part in the first round of the UCT Mathematics Olympiad
where he achieved first place and scored full marks. He then participated in the second and third round where he also achieved first place. He was awarded with the UCT Senior Mathematics Trophy.
Congratulations Moied – we are very proud of your outstanding Mathematics Achievements this year!
His brother Mohamed Baleg, currently in matric, also achieved in Mathematics and was awarded a medal for achieving top 100 in the third round of the South African Maths Olympiad. Well done! 💙

VICTORY FEST
The Settlers High Jazz Band as well as our Dance Performance Group performed at Victory Fest on Saturday the 14 October 2023. The people enjoyed watching our learners in their cultural element! 🎶💙

MATTHEW LUKE CERF (26 May 2004- 27 September 2023)

On Wednesday 27th of September 2023, Matthew Cerf, one of our 2022 Matriculants tragically passed away after a motorbike accident.

"Matthew Cerf. Our own Peter Pan took off to Wonderland. He changed his course and to pursue acting. He kept us busy with his dreams and mischief in class. Matthew kept us happy with his smile. A pure gentleman- always making way for girls and teachers. Matthew, with his smile and twinkle in his smile and twinkle in his eyes, we will dearly miss you, our Peter Pan." - Ms. Kobie Jacobs

Matthew was a true Settlers learner who embodied the Settlers spirit of passion, was fully involved in the life of the school and served on the Shaw House Committee in 2022.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends as they navigate through this very sad time. May his soul rest in peace.

He will always be remembered.

WCED MUSIC SKILLS COMPETITION 2024

Connor Johnson took part in this years WCED Music Skills Competition which was held at HTS yesterday.

He put on a show-stopping performance and we are pleased to announce that he received 1ST PLACE in the Contemporary Instrumental Category for Jazz Piano.

Well done, Connor!

PREFECT BODY 2024

As 2023 nears its end, we begin with the change of guard, starting with our newly elected Prefect Body of 2024.

The announcement was made at last weeks assembly. Congratulations to all!

We wish to thank our current 2023 Prefect Body for all of their hard work and contributions made to our school this year. We look forward to seeing all the exciting things that this new group will bring to the growth and success of The Settlers High.