Wynberg Girls' High School

We proudly share the news that Jemma Botha (Grade 9) has been selected to represent South Africa in the first-ever U19 Women's Cricket T20 World Cup Squad!

Well done Jemma, we look forward to watching you and your team in action in February 2023!

Good Luck!

School's out for summer!

The hard work and exams are over! We wish our learners and staff a wonderful and well-deserved holiday. We look forward to seeing you in 2023.

Have a happy and safe holiday!

WGHS NEWSLETTER, Tuesday, 6 December 2022

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WGHS NEWSLETTER, Tuesday, 6 December 2022 This year we sadly bid farewell to the following staff members. We wish them well and will miss them dearly! Mrs Jola Nel (Long-serving Mathematics Educator) Ms Carynn Underhill (Geography and Mathematics Educator and Head of Sustainability) Ms Nina Ox (Visual Arts, Creative Arts and Life Orienta...

Today we stood in solidarity as a school and a community to show our support for the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children.

The WGHS Feminist Society invited learners and staff members to wear black and orange as they gathered in the Honours Quad to form a human chain. A moment of silence was shared in honour of all the women and children who we have sadly lost due to GBV.

The fight against GBV is not over and everyone should feel empowered and obligated to stand up for the fight against this scourge of violence in our country.

For many Matrics nationwide it was their final NSC exam today!

Not only did our class of 2022 put down their pens but they took off their school shoes to participate in our traditional school shoe donation drive, which we have named the "Pass it on Project'!

Thank you to all of our matrics who donated their shoes to a very worthy cause.

The shoes will be donated to Beautiful Gate South Africa.
Beautiful Gate South Africa

HOT OFF THE PRESS! The hard copies of the WGHS 2021 Magazine have arrived!

If you wish to purchase a hard copy for just R185.00, you can order and pay for it via the Karri app, to be collected from our Bursar's office.

Be sure to get your copy of this limited edition!

AWSUM Cape Town - November 2022 edition

AWSUM Cape Town - November 2022 edition Schools share their prize-giving award winners and their leaders for 2023. Get the photos and other term 4 highlights in the November AWSUM edition. More than 2000 schools share their school news either through AWSUM’s quarterly newspapers or online nationally. 70 000+ parents read the school news...

This week we recognize Ongezwa Swartbooi, Grade 11, as our Monday Moment! Ongezwa is a kind, passionate person who takes pride in all she does.

Ongezwa is an active member of the Sustainability Committee and a member of both the Enviro and Gardening club. Ongezwa’s love of the outdoors also extends to Netball where she has been involved since Grade 8. She is a part of the Tech Team which assists in the smooth running of school events. Although being part of Tech Team means Ongezwa is often behind the scenes, she is also comfortable on stage and serves as a member of the Ubuntu choir.

Ongezwa’s passion for WGHS and the learners goes beyond the normal school day. She was appointed Head of Hostel for 2022/2023, and as such, will assist in creating a “home away from home” for the hostel boarders.

Ongezwa’s dedication in various areas within the school make her an excellent role model and worthy of this week’s Monday Moment.

WGHS Magazine 2021

2021 was a year of flexibility as we entered the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, our community witnessed immense suffering as COVID impacted the world and presented many unanticipated delays and challenges! These challenges taught us resilience and we embraced the growth and strength that comes with unity. In this spirit, we proudly share with you our school's highlights from 2021.

You can view the magazine online or download it in pdf format by clicking on the link below.
https://issuu.com/wynberg/docs/web_wghs_magazine_2021

If you wish to purchase a hard copy for just R185.00, you can order and pay for it via the Karri app, to be collected from our Bursar's office from Wednesday, 30 November 2022.

Be sure to get your copy of this limited edition!

WGHS Magazine 2021 Read WGHS Magazine 2021 by Wynberg Way on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

Rumaanah Surtee, Grade 11, is this week's Monday Moment!

Rumaanah is a friendly and thoughtful learner with many interests. Within the Cultural Pillar, Rumaanah is a part of FemSoc and the Muslim Student Association Committee. Rumaanah is an active member of the Enviro Club. She also serves as a dedicated member of the Occasions Team. Furthermore, she can be found alongside the u19 hockey team.

Rumaanah’s passion for a sustainable WGHS has driven her to implement two initiatives since she started her term of service as the Head of Sustainability for 2022/2023. She has organised the school's first Ecofest and Climate Crisis assembly.

WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 18 November 2022

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WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 18 November 2022 On 26 October, the hostel staff held a surprise Matric Dinner for the hostel matrics at Waterloo House. This is an annual event that is held to celebrate the matrics for being such a powerful and vital force within the hostel structure and carving a way for those who remain. It is also intended ...

Wishing our Grade 8 and 9 learners the BEST OF LUCK as they start their Term 4 examinations today!

We believe in you!

This week’s Monday Moment is Jessi Francis.

Jessi is a friendly, hard-working, and dedicated learner. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and constantly puts others before herself. Jessi is also an enthusiastic head of house for iKhala. Jessi encourages unity, involvement, and upliftment.

Jessi is involved in many areas within the school. She is a peer guide, the co-head of debating and has been part of the debating society for the past two years. She is also an active member of the choir, Belle Tones and vocal ensemble.

Through debating, Jessi has had the opportunity to compete in a national moot court competition in Johannesburg with Nicole Mufudze (co-head of debating). At this competition, Jessi claimed the prize for Best Oralist. Jessi and Nicole also won the competition! Jessi is grateful for all the opportunities Wynberg has offered her and is a proud Wynberg learner.

She embodies all the WGHS core values and is worthy of this week's Monday Moment.

Wishing our Grade 10 and 11 learners the BEST OF LUCK as they start their Term 4 exams today!

You've got this!

Florence Omari, Grade 11, is this week's Monday Moment.

Florence is described as a ray of sunshine by her peers. She is energetic and has a passion for helping others. If anything needs to be done, Florence will be the first to volunteer her time.

Florence is a dedicated member of Model UN and has served as a library monitor. She has recently been appointed as Co-Chairperson of the RCL and Deputy Head of the Hostel for 2023. Her compassion for her peers and her dedication to WGHS are something everyone can look up to, this makes her a worthy Monday Moment.

WGHS Veggie Garden - We proudly share with you the story behind our garden...

After thriving for over a year, we proudly share with you the story behind the Wynberg Girls' High School Veggie Garden!

In July 2021, amidst the pandemic and along with the help of Urban Harvest, we began installing WGHS's very own sustainable edible garden. The garden is intended to bring about hope and renewed energy and to continue to make sustainability a tangible and practical part of WGHS. It serves to educate and provide for those in need in the WGHS community. Our learners are involved in planting, maintaining, harvesting, and either donating or making use of produce from the garden.

We look forward to many years of reaping the rewards of our veggie garden!

Videographer: Valentina Nicol
Urban Harvest Edible Gardens

WGHS Veggie Garden - We proudly share with you the story behind our garden... In July 2021, amidst the pandemic and along with the help of Urban Harvest, we began installing WGHS's very own sustainable edible garden. The garden is inte...

WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 4 November 2022

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WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 4 November 2022 After months of hard work, the 2022 Matric Art Exhibition was opened in the Aileen Currie Hall by Stephané Conradie, a highly accomplished print media lecturer from UCT Michaelis School of Fine Art. On Monday 24 October, the Matric Art learners had the opportunity to showcase their magnificent artw...

WGHS Matric Art Exhibition 2022 Opening Night

Turn back to time to last week's opening of the Matric Art Exhibition.

If you missed it, watch the video below to view the wonderful art that was on display.

Thanks to Hanan Salasa ( Grade 10) for producing the video.

WGHS Matric Art Exhibition 2022 Opening Night Thanks to Hanan Salasa ( Grade 10) for producing the video.

This week's Monday Moment is the Occasions Team!

The Occasions Team is a small group of dedicated, hardworking, and intuitive senior students who assist in various capacities at school events, hosted at Wynberg Girls' High School and other venues.

They generously offer their time during school and after school to assist in the many occasions and events, such as helping in the tuckshop during break, ensuring the smooth and successful running of the leadership induction and matric valedictory.

This phenomenal team of learners, although often working behind the scenes, are absolutely amazing at what they do and should know that we greatly appreciate their assistance!

To our Matric Class of 2022 and to all matrics nationwide who start writing their NSC exams today, we wish you the BEST OF LUCK!

You've got this! We believe in you!

'Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for what you believe you can achieve.' - J. Whitfield

On Wednesday, 19 October we had the honour of hosting touring Netball teams from Francis Holland School (UK).

Spirits were high! As per usual, the WGHS supporters delivered their A-game! The afternoon was action-packed and full of fun!

Thanks to Lathitha Jack (Grade 10) for capturing the fun moments of the afternoon. 📸

Thanks to for challenging our Netball teams!

Click on the below link to view the photo album.
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WGHS - Introducing the School Council of 2023...

Introducing the School Council of 2023...

Thanks to Mbali Hlope (Head of Communications 2023) for this video.

https://youtu.be/vKa3rbTWZ1g

WGHS - Introducing the School Council of 2023... Thanks to Mbali Hlope (Head of Communications 2023) for this video

Aimee Buxey, Grade 10, is this week's Monday Moment!

Aimee is a remarkably energetic and forward-thinking learner who finds joy in staying active.

From a young age, Aimee has been involved in extramural activities that best suit her never-ending supply of energy. She eagerly participates in numerous societies and clubs in the Sport and Cultural Pillars. From Hockey in winter to Athletics in summer, Aimee can often be found outside. In addition to dedicating her time to first-team hockey, Aimee is part of the concert band. She also plays the saxophone and is part of the jazz band.

Her continued dedication and excellence in these spheres of our school make her a well-deserving recipient of this week's Monday Moment!

To the members of our community of the Hindu faith, Happy Diwali!

May your celebrations bring prosperity, peace, and joy to you and your family.

WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 21 October 2022

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WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 21 October 2022 On Wednesday, 19 October the Matric award winners and their parents/guardians attended their final prizegiving, a wonderful culmination of their hard work over past five years. The prizegiving ceremony enables us to acknowledge and celebrate our learners' success and development. The stage was laden...

Hanan Salasa, Grade 10, is this week's Monday Moment.

Hanan is a dedicated member of the Communications Committee as an editor and videographer. Whenever there is something that needs to be done, she is always the first to volunteer. She is enthusiastic about her position on the team and is a valued member.

Hanan also dedicates a lot of her time to photography as it is one of many things she enjoys. She is a member of the photography society and committee and has already received half colours for her outstanding work and commitment to the society.

Hanan’s commitment to the Communications Portfolio and Cultural Pillar make her a more than worthy Monday Moment.

Today we officially inducted the leaders of 2022/2023.

Staff, learners, and parents gathered together for the formal induction of the leaders of 2023 in the Honours Quad. It is a significant event in the lives of our young leaders as the seniors of the school. It was particularly special this year as we could, once again, have all learners present at this occasion.

The proceedings commenced with the incoming leaders, the outgoing leaders, and all learners sitting on the slopes of the Honours Quad, listening intently to an inspirational and thought-provoking speech from Dr Wallace about the lessons in leadership we can learn from the former First Lady, Michelle Obama. The school council members, hostel leaders, matric leaders and RCL were officially inducted into office and presented with their badges and a scroll to symbolise their position. The ceremony ended with some motivational words from our newly appointed Head of School, Lunabile Veto.

We wish our new leaders all the best in their new roles!

Click on the link below to view the full photo album.
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NETWORK AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

NETWORK AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Wynberg Girls' High School~ Cape Town, Western Cape ~ "Wynberg Girls' High School is a values-based, eco and socially conscious learning environment encouraging the development of confident and unique women who strive for excellence."Jennifer Wallace - Principal NETWORK AND SYSTEM AD...

Wynberg Girls’ High School seeks to appoint a full-time Network and System Administrator with effect from 05 January 2023 (or 05 December 2022 if available).

Interested candidates are to submit an application with a motivational letter, CV, qualifications, and three contactable referees to the Principal at [email protected].

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Matriculants from 2019 and 2020, if you haven't yet collected your Matric National Senior Certificate, please take note of the following notice:

Any unclaimed certificates from 2019 and 2020 will be sent back to the Education Department on 27 October for archiving or shredding.

You may still collect your certificate from WGHS reception between 09:00 - 15:00 on any weekday from 11 October - 26 October.

Please bring your ID or if you are sending a representative, a letter of permission plus a copy of your ID is required.

Let's do this, Wynberg!

Welcome back after a short yet well-needed break!

Wishing you all a super successful final term of the year!

Today we celebrate and show appreciation for the most important members of our society. The ones with the most important job on the planet. The ones who shape and inspire our future leaders. Thank you for the continued dedication, love, motivation, and inspiration you share with our learners, daily.

To all teachers, HAPPY WORLD TEACHERS DAY!

We would like to wish those of the Jewish faith a blessed Yom Kippur!

WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 30 September 2022

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WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 30 September 2022 There were so many beautiful representations from different cultures. From Hijabs to representations of Zulu, Sotho, Xhosa, Venda cultures, and our very own South African 'Bokke' tops, WGHS proudly showed all that makes South Africa unique.

This week’s Monday Moment goes to Courtney Badenhorst.

From a young age, Courtney has always been in and out of the water, however, she started swimming competitively in 2018 when she swam in a level 2 regional competition in East London. There she succeeded in winning 5 medals, and her swimming journey truly began. Courtney says that her best swim season was in 2019. Swimming has taught Courtney to find the balance between her sport and school, and it has taught her many life lessons like discipline and perseverance.

At her last competition in July 2022, Courtney swam four personal best times. Courtney’s continuous hard work and dedication to swimming makes her a worthy Monday Moment. We wish Courtney all the best for her swimming career and her remaining few weeks of Grade 12.