Jeppe High School for Girls’ matric class of 2017 held its valedictory ceremony on October 10 during which learners were acknowledged for their successes.
Headmistress Dina Gonçalves challenged the girls to use the education they have received to impact positively on society by nurturing life, freedom and education.
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The guest speaker was Sello Moloko, co-founder and executive chairman of Thesele Group, a diversified investment company.
The award recipients included the following learners:
Ruth Furber, who was awarded the scholarship from Jeppe Quondam for being the top academic learner. She also received the Headmistress’ Award, which is awarded at the discretion of the headmistress to a member of the matric group for being exceptional in every way, for leading by example and involving herself in all aspects of the school.
Ruth received the Graham Trophy for English, the subject prizes for mathematics, physical science, music and advanced programme mathematics, as well as the science trophy.
Ruth was also recognised for being a Top 10 academic learner.
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Tafadzwa Makhuza was awarded the Rotary Cup for exhibiting the willingness to shoulder responsibility, leadership and the desire to be an example to others in dress, speech and conduct. The prize acknowledges her understanding of the reasons why school rules are made, her willingness to insist on their being observed and her appreciation and acceptance of good citizenship. Besides receiving subject prizes for geography, design and the Editor’s Trophy, she was also awarded the Mary McLarty Award for exhibiting integrity, diligence, and selflessness.
Tafadzwa shared the Games Trophy for chess with Nompumelelo Dube, Zamokuhle Gama and Mahima Vandayar and was also recognised for being a Top 10 academic learner.
As the runner-up academic student, Gabriella Olivier was awarded the scholarship in memory of Dr Ingles and shared the subject prize for history with Jasmine Acton. Gabriella was recognised for being a Top 10 academic learner.
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Nompumelelo Dube was placed on the principal’s Honour Roll for her dedication to chess, first aid and design, and for embodying what it means to be a cheerful giver.
She was one of the joint winners of the Chess Games Trophy and the Design-an-Ad Trophy presented to her by The Star.
Angelique Wöhrnitz was awarded the Margaret Theiler Award for participating meaningfully in the sporting activities of the school and for contributing to the life of the school.
She was also awarded the Watt Trophy for consumer studies, the games trophy for volleyball and the games trophy for the most valuable utility player in netball.
She also formed part of the most valuable defence trio in netball.
Bongokuphiwe Nyembe was awarded the Dinaledi Trophy as the Grade 12 learner who best exemplified the ethos of Jeppe sport, which is “to be the best that I can be” in spite of limitations. Bongokuphiwe also formed part of the most valuable defence trio in netball.
Corine Siewe Ngouabe won the Harrowell Trophy for showing exceptional diligence and perseverance throughout her schooling, going about her business with quiet dignity and working extremely hard.
The Ralph Melitzky Trophy for exceptional service and dedication to the school was awarded to Daniella and Danielle Owiredu. Daniella was also recognised for being a Top 10 academic learner.
Lungile Mvelase was awarded the Ruth du Toit Trophy for being an inspirational member of the matric group, motivating others by her example to try harder, to do better and to succeed in all aspects of school life. She formed part of the most valuable defence trio in netball.
The Edgars Club Trophy for cultural endeavour and the Cultural Trophy for commitment to performing arts were awarded to Zakithi Khulu.
Lesego Molefe was awarded the Dieu Donne Music Trophy.
Awards for service to the school were presented to Chane Bothma, Shaylene Clark, Olea Khambule, Caitlyn Slaughter, Zoe Steyn, Kayla Teixeira and Mahima Vandayar.
Subject prizes
The subject prize for Afrikaans was won by Sihle Nyalungu.
The bilingualism trophy and the subject prize for life sciences was won by Shelley Nithianandham who was also recognised for being a Top 10 academic learner.
Jasmine Acton won the Ringer Trophy for life orientation and was joint winner of the subject prize for history. Jasmine was also recognised for being a Top 10 academic learner.
Tracey Adams won the subject prize for mathematical literacy and Alimatou Bah won the Oakridge Trophy for accountancy.
The subject prize for visual arts was won jointly by Angelique Luis and Shafaa Shaikjee.
The subject prize for advanced programme English was won by Meghan Forbes.
The subject prize for Portuguese was won by Melissa Joseph.
The subject prize for Zulu was won by Philile Nkabinde
Jessica Dibia and Daniella Nicho were also recognised for being Top 10 academics learners.
Rethabile Maboko won the cultural trophy for commitment to debating.
Sukeina Issufo won the cultural trophy for commitment to dramatic arts and Sashenka Naicker won the cultural trophy for the most promising future in public speaking.
Buhle Dube won the cultural trophy for excellence in poetry for life and Margret Mashala won the cultural trophy for excellence in entrepreneurship development.
Zamokuhle Gama was the fourth joint winner of the games trophy for chess and Samantha Schutte and Sihle Tsoko were joint winners of the games trophy for cricket.
Joice Msimuko won the soccer games trophy and Mpho Mvelase won the netball games trophy for most valuable shooter.
Gina Warner shared the games trophy for swimming with Shaylene Clark.
Tamira Kherkost was awarded the games trophy for hockey as the best matric hockey player.
Full colours for academics were awarded to Ruth Furber, Olea Khambule and Gabriella Olivier.
Full colours for culture were awarded to Nompumelelo Dube and Tafadzwa Makhuza for chess; Linaé Baron, Moratiwa Malatjie, Thato Mokgothu, Lesego Molefe, Nthato Molefe, Lungile Mvelase, Mpho Mvelase, Daniella Owiredu and Danielle Owiredu for choir; Rethabile Maboko (computer centre); Rethabile Maboko for debating; Sukeina Issufo and Zakithi Khulu for drama; Miya Francis, Bongokuphiwe Nyembe, Daniella Owiredu and Danielle Owiredu for first aid; and Olea Khambule (media centre).
Full colours for sports were awarded to Samantha Schutte and Sihle Tsoko for cricket; Lungile Mvelase, Mpho Mvelase and Bongokuphiwe Nyembe for netball; Joice Msimuko for soccer; Chané Bothma for tennis and Angelique Wöhrnitz for volleyball.
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