Redhill School bids farewell to Class of 2018

MORNINGSIDE– Redhill School hosted a farewell for their Grade 12 learners.

January 10, 2019

Laura Pisanello 1 minute read

Khatliso Motsepe, Shivun Chinniah, Lehlogonolo Moshikaro and Suneet Mahavadi enjoy their farewell at Redhill School. Photo: Laura Pisanello

Redhill School hosted a farewell for their matrics.

Teachers, parents and learners gathered at the school on 8 January to celebrate their results and wish each other well before the learners leave the school for good.

The grade head for the matric learners, Liesl Pretorius, said she was incredibly proud of the learners’ accomplishments. She highlighted that each learner had achieved something during their time at the school and looked forward to seeing what they go on to accomplish.

Waki Mbuthia, Mbongeni Sibanda and the head of the Grade 12s Liesl Pretorius say goodbye. Photo: Laura Pisanello

Pretorius added that it was a sad moment to be saying goodbye to the learners as she has been their grade head for the past three years.

Joseph Gerassi, the executive head of the school said while he was incredibly proud of their results, their distinctions were not the most important thing.

“It’s not about distinctions, it’s about setting a goal in life, and it’s about setting a benchmark,” he said.

Victoria Barnes-Webb, Drew Ellithorne and Kaelin Shamley say goodbye to their classmates. Photo: Laura Pisanello

Jeniel Jinabhai, Uvishka Parbhoo, Siphiwe Ndlovu and Keeanne Jimmy say goodbye to their classmates.Photo: Laura Pisanello

“If you don’t achieve it then you’ll know where you got to.”

He highlighted that the matric year was not just about their results but rather their participation in the school and what they contributed to the school through sports, arts and culture. He added that not all learners thrived in a structured academic environment but that did not make their achievements any less notable.

Gerassi also commended the teachers at the school for their dedication to the learners. He also thanked the parents for doing an amazing job with their children and for giving them the invaluable gift of a good education.