Agents for Change
The staff of Wynberg are on a mission. We have responded to the Wynberg Old Girls’ Union and Constantiaberg Bulletin “Wool For Wonders” challenge which was launched on 17 May – and as you can see, WE ARE SERIOUS. YOU DON’T WANT TO MESS WITH US! You haven’t even SEEN our secret weapon. We are [...]
read moreA Wynberg Cultural Star Expose – Helen Slater
She eats, sleeps and breathes it! Helen Slater and Music are synonymous. Grade 12 Tutor Group: Mrs N Nel House: Kirsten Cultural Involvement This incredibly talented musician is in a league of her own. She plays three instruments:  the Flute, Saxophone and Clarinet. The Clarinet is her first instrument and having played it for eight years [...]
read moreWool for Wonders 2012
 “Wool for Wonders” Campaign 2012 Following the success of the 2011 campaign, Wynberg Girls’ School Old Girls’ Union, in partnership with the Constantiaberg Bulletin, is launching the “Wool for Wonders” jersey & beanie knitting challenge. The aim of the challenge is to produce as many jerseys & beanies as possible for the babies at Nazareth [...]
read moreMother’s Day Brunch
“She is a qualified psychologist, expert taxi-driver and a nurse of distinction. She carries back-breaking burdens, stresses herself senseless and has captured the market on sleepless nights. She laughs when she feels like crying, never takes a day off and fixes most things wit a smile and a hug; she performs last minute miracles, can [...]
read moreKirstenbosch Garden Fair
Every year, the Enviro Club volunteers to help out at the Kirstenbosch Garden Fair, an annual fundraiser for the Kirstenbosch Partnership Fund. This year was no exception, and on the 5 and 6 May, a group of girls from the Enviro club gave up their time to help out at the fair. The theme for this year was Succulents [...]
read moreSaving Lives with Blood Donors
On the 3 May the Blood Donors Clinic visited WGHS to accept blood from our donors. In order to be a blood donor one has to be over the age of 16, have eaten a substantial breakfast, weigh over 50kg and have a blood pressure higher than 12.5 mmHg. Luckily many girls met those requirements. [...]
read moreSilverlea visits Maitland Cottage
On Tuesday, 24 April, a number of girls from Tutor Group CS visited Maitland Cottage Hospital to spend a little time with the children there. Some of those who were involved report: Janisha Parbhoo – Grade 9 The experience was amazing. Just going there and spending time with those children was magical. When we entered [...]
read morePizza and Movies at Tenterden
Wellesley has once again heeded the call to Service! As previously reported, Laila Ryklief (our Head of Service) has challenged all the girls in the school to do their bit for the community. Wellesley visited Tenterden Place of Safety in the first term for a day of fun and painting . We were all so [...]
read moreBattle Of The Books
This year Wynberg sent 4 of its top readers to compete against other schools in the Battle of the Books competition – a competition held to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday and World Book day.  Sponsored by Exclusive Books, it is a competition held once a year at the school of  previous year’s winners and readers’ knowledge [...]
read morePillar Trophy Winners Announced
Congratulations to Julia Consentino, Landela Goxo, Monique Ewen and Lauren Jonathan who were awarded the pillar trophies for Academics, Culture, Service and Sport respectively. It is an award that is only made four times a year, and given the extraordinary achievements of our school, it is an extremely prestigious award to receive.
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