Weekly Newsletter: 13 January

Highlights of the Previous Week

Welcoming newcomers
In the first week a number of activities are organized to make the arrival at our very busy school less stressful:

• An orientation programme was organized for new staff on Friday 6 January
• A three day orientation programme is organized for the Grade Eights
• Individual meetings and tours of the school are organized for newcomers in Grades 9-11
• A cocktail party is organized for new staff at which they are formally welcomed by the Mr Andrew Dean, Chair of the Governing body

Grade 8 Pool Party

Grade Eights of 2012 were invited by the School Council to a pool party the day before school was officially scheduled to start. At that party, Grade Eights were told which Houses they would be in, and a number of ice-breakers and there were a number of house challenges to get them into the spirit of things. To see more of this story just follow the link.
ACADEMIC
Matric Results
Congratulations to the Matrics of 2011, who maintained the 100% pass rate for the 21st consecutive year, and who increased the number of Bachelor Passes to 97%. Furthermore, Wynberg girls were amongst the top ten performers in the Western Province in 9 subjects. We are immensely proud of them all. To see more of this story just follow the link

Academic Awards
In a special assembly on Thursday 12 January, Achiever and Merit badges, Academic Colours and Half Colours were awarded to girls who had performed exceptionally well in their November Examinations. At the same time, General Knowledge Badges, Music Colours  and Certificates were awarded.

History Exchange Programme
We are delighted to welcome two exchange students from the USA to WGHS. Kate O’ Brien and Ali Foreman hail from Bethesda, Maryland where they both attend Walt Whitman High School. Kate and Ali will be hosted by the Bell and Curry family respectively. We look forward to getting to know them better as they explore South Africa and become part of the Wynberg family.

Pillar Trophies

At the end of every term floating trophies are awarded to girls for outstanding achievement in each of the four pillars. For their achievements in the fourth term of 2011, the following girls were awarded the prestigious trophies:
Academic – Kate Bell
Culture – Ashley Wilton
Service – Melissa Guthrie
Sport – Lizl Everts

CULTURE
Drama

Tayla Van Blerck was recently nominated for the ‘best newcomer’ for the CATA awards (the Cape Amateur Theatre Association) for her play ‘Separate Tables‘ at the Masque Theatre during the end of last year.

Drama Room Cleanup
On 9 January, the Drama Society met at school in order to do some interior decorating. They have been hard at work giving the drama room a make-over. All are encouraged to come and visit the newly revamped drama room! Huge thanks to the labourers for all their help.