Wynberg Girls' High School

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.

L'shanah Tovah, to our Jewish families of Wynberg Girls' High School. Here's to a good year! May the new year be filled with happiness and good health for your whole family!

Happy Heritage Day, South Africa!

Today, 24 September we embrace and share the different cultures and unique identities that shape our South African nation.

At Wynberg Girls' High School, we take pride in celebrating our diversity. We believe it is our differences that make us unique as a school, and as a country.

Today our staff and learners had the opportunity to wear attire that they felt represented their culture and heritage in honour of South Africa's Heritage day, which will be celebrated nationally tomorrow, 24 September.

We proudly share some photos of this day celebrating the diverse cultures of our school as well as our nation.

WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 23 September 2022

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WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 23 September 2022 This was in light of Wynberg Girls' High School’s commitment to climate justice and action. A demonstration was hosted demanding change on the nationally scheduled day by the Sundial Movement. The Sundial Movement consists of high school networks that were founded by high school learners, and aim...

Celebrating 138 years of the Wynberg Girls' Schools | Wynberg Girls High School

Last week we celebrated the Wynberg Girls' Schools Founders' week, and it was fabulous!

After not being able to celebrate our Founders' week for 2 years, we most certainly made up for lost time!

If you missed it, click on the below link to read all about our week of celebrations and to view the photographs.

Wynberg Girls' Junior School Wynberg Girls' Alumnae Group

https://www.wynghs.co.za/news/article/celebrating-138-years-of-the-wynberg-girls-schools

Celebrating 138 years of the Wynberg Girls' Schools | Wynberg Girls High School It was a fabulous Founders' week at the Wynberg Girls’ Schools! After not being able to celebrate our Founders' week for 2 years, we most certainly made for lost time!

Aneeqah Gallie, Grade 12, is this week’s Monday Moment.

Aneeqah is a kind and helpful learner, which can be seen through interactions with friends, peers and all WGHS staff. Aneeqah is involved in all four pillars at WGHS but dedicates most of her time to the Academic Pillar where she is part of the Academic Committee and is also a tutor for Academic Outreach.

The time that isn’t spent working in the Academic Pillar, Aneeqah dedicates to MSA where she has been a member since Grade 8; the Textbook Team which she joined in Grade 9; and Hockey which she played from Grade 8 to 11. Aneeqah is a diligent learner and has been awarded full academic colours.

Outside of school Aneeqah has also helped her community by giving food to those in need, she saw this as an enlightening experience and now actively remembers how grateful she is for what she has. She is happy to be of service to her community whenever she can.

Aneeqah is a hardworking and caring learner who embodies our schools’ values which makes her a worthy Monday Moment.

"Let’s Talk About…The Dangers of Vaping" | Wynberg Girls High School

If you haven't yet signed up, there is still space available for tomorrow night's informative talk about the dangers of vaping especially among teenagers.

The presenter, Prof. Richard van Zyl-Smit is a pulmonologist at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital. He runs the smoking cessation services, as well as the adolescent respiratory clinic.

Click on the below link to view more details and to sign up to attend.

"Let’s Talk About…The Dangers of Vaping" | Wynberg Girls High School The presenter for the evening will be Prof. Richard van Zyl-Smit. Prof van-Zyl Smit is a pulmonologist at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital. He runs the smoking cessation services, as well as the adolescent respiratory clinic.

Today, 16 September, marked the occasion of the Wynberg Girls' School's 138th birthday, otherwise known as Founders' Day!

Traditionally, this day is celebrated with Alumnae and other special guests who join us for tea, and a celebratory assembly in which members of the Junior School participate, and members of our Alumnae address the school.

Doughnuts were given to our learners who celebrated this special occasion!

Today was a day of celebrations, honour, and remembrance.

This week's Monday Moment is Abigail Correia, Grade 12.

Abigail, known as Abby to her peers, is a kind and creative individual, whose passion for serving others can be seen in her contributions to the Service Pillar and the Sports Pillar.

Abigail has always displayed a keen interest in service. This is shown through her involvement as a library monitor and as a hardworking member of the textbook team from as early as her Grade 9 year. Last year, Abigail became a computer monitor. Serving in the library is Abigail's most enjoyable after-school commitment, she believes that "a place with books and a serene atmosphere is where I find my happy place within the school." Abigail has also been consistent in her efforts in crocheting squares for the school's Wool for Wonders charity drive. As well as being a regular member of Esports, Abigail is also an avid squash player.

We appreciate Abigail's acts of service and wish her well during her final months at Wynberg Girls’ High School.

WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 9 September 2022

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WGHS NEWSLETTER, Friday, 9 September 2022 The sale was a huge success, with many learners and staff supporting the Q&A Society and affirming their allyship to queer and trans learners at WGHS.

"Let’s Talk About…The Dangers of Vaping" | Wynberg Girls High School

Join us for an engaging in-person talk to assist WGHS parents and guardians with gaining more knowledge about the dangers of vaping.

The presenter for the evening will be Prof. Richard van Zyl-Smit who is a pulmonologist at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital. He runs the smoking cessation services, as well as the adolescent respiratory clinic.

Click on the link below for more details and to RSVP.
https://www.wynghs.co.za/news/article/lets-talk-about-the-dangers-of-vaping

"Let’s Talk About…The Dangers of Vaping" | Wynberg Girls High School The presenter for the evening will be Prof. Richard van Zyl-Smit. Prof van-Zyl Smit is a pulmonologist at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital. He runs the smoking cessation services, as well as the adolescent respiratory clinic.

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!

Today we celebrate our incredible Admin Team!

Their hard work, dedication, and energy are appreciated today and throughout the year. Thank you for all you do!

We would like to extend the invitation to Ingrid Adolph's memorial service to all past pupils and past teachers who would like to attend. Please see the invitation and details below.

Please click on the link below to RSVP.
https://forms.gle/Rs4YnHcEbL7P6RiP6

This week’s Monday Moment is Grade 11 learner, Juliette White.

Despite Juliette only joining Wynberg Girls’ High School in her Grade 10 year, she is deeply invested in the Cultural and Academic Pillars.

Within the Cultural Pillar Juliette is involved in the Art Committee, Dance Society, and Christian Union, these societies allow her to express herself at school. Outside school hours she sails and tap dances. Juliette is also involved in the Academic Pillar, she is currently an AS Levels English learner, and she has submitted her writing to English Alive, and last year she received a gold certificate in the Eisteddfod. She has also taken Visual Arts as an eighth subject. Even with an eighth subject, Juliette placed in the top 50 in her grade last term.

At first, Juliette found it very difficult and stressful to join a new school but a year later she is at home in the Wynberg community. Juliette is passionate about listening to others and standing up for injustices. She cares deeply for her peers and shows her compassion through seemingly small and quiet ways, making her peers feel seen, heard, and valued.

Celebrating the 'Breathe' Dancers | Wynberg Girls High School

This year's dance showcase, "Breathe", was a spectacular production. Slick, entertaining, and polished are words that spring to mind when reflecting on this highlight in our Cultural Pillar.

We proudly share with you the stunning photographs and video produced by Valentina Nicol, click on the link below to view.
https://www.wynghs.co.za/news/article/celebrating-the-breathe-performers

Celebrating the 'Breathe' Dancers | Wynberg Girls High School This year's dance showcase, "Breathe", was a spectacular production. Slick, entertaining, and polished are words that spring to mind when reflecting on this highlight in our Cultural Pillar.

Congratulations to Alethea and Liezaan! | Wynberg Girls High School

Towards the end of last term, the Metropole South Education District held a writing competition in which many schools participated. We are delighted to congratulate Alethea Wilson and Liezaan Bosch on their success.

Click on the link below to read more about their outstanding achievements.
https://www.wynghs.co.za/news/article/congratulations-to-alethea-and-liezaan

Congratulations to Alethea and Liezaan, and to the WGHS Afrikaans Department!

Congratulations to Alethea and Liezaan! | Wynberg Girls High School Towards the end of last term, the Metropole South Education District held a writing competition which many schools participated in. We are delighted to congratulate Alethea Wilson and Liezaan Bosch on their success.

We are delighted to share the news that Jessi Francis and Nicole Mufudze ( Grade 11), represented WGHS at the recent National Schools Moot Court competition and did exceptionally well.

They made it into the provincial top 4 and will be representing WGHS at the National Moot Court Competition in Gauteng.

Congratulations, Jessi and Nicole!

Aakifah Abrahams, Grade 12, is this week’s Monday Moment.

Aakifah has been involved in the Sport Pillar since she started at Wynberg Girls’ High School in Grade 8. She is part of the Athletics first team and has Southern Zone colours for the 400m and 800m events. Aakifah’s real love is hockey, she is part of the Indoor Hockey first team, and she participates in the Pro Series Indoor Hockey A Leagues. Aakifah also participates in the Outdoor Hockey first team. She is the captain of both the Indoor and Outdoor Hockey teams. She also is part of the SA U/18A team and helped her team to victory. U/18A Western Province team, which Aakifah is part of, came second at the recent IPT.

Aakifah is not only involved in school sports. She was selected for the Western Province U/23A Action Hockey team and plays Outdoor Hockey for the UCT second team. In her spare time, she coaches at youth hockey clinics.

Aakifah is admired by many of her peers and inspires those around her with her perseverance, sportsmanship, and positive energy. We wish her success for her future.