King’s College directs learners to reach great heights in 2022

BRYANSTON – King's College was welcomed by 2021 on a positive note as the Class of 2020 all passed their finals with a 98% bachelor degree pass rate.

Alex Broadley, Jean Mobwano, Zoe van der Hoven and Taylor Barnard, who were part of the prep-knit a square society, show their final work. Photo: Supplied

From implementing a digital literacy curriculum to having its first cultural festival whereby learners were encouraged to express their creativity through artwork, 2021 has been one of the most successful years for King’s College.

King’s College was welcomed by 2021 on a positive note as the Class of 2020 all passed their finals with a 98% bachelor degree pass rate. It comes as no surprise that one of the things that the school looks forward to in 2021 are the final results of the matriculants.

Grade 3 leaners Abigail Wethmar, Kyla Hodge and Buhlebenkosi Mafu attend their inquiry-based learning lesson where their were encouraged to think outside the box and classroom. Photo: Supplied

A few moments which the school recorded in their good books of 2021 highlights was the launch of inquiry-based learning (IBL), the teaching method encourages learners to formulate their own algorithm of solving a problem or answering a question.

The school expressed their love of culture throughout the year by hosting their first-ever cultural festival and having their annual house play which was directed by Annelisa Ndlovu.

King’s College celebrated a few learners who achieved prestigious awards outside of their school:

Shianne Mortimer achieved her South African National Junior Status by swimming a 1.13 seconds for the 100m backstroke.
Rhys Lord, who was selected to play for the U11 Far North Cricket team.
Amelie Raats, for receiving gold during the Central Gauteng Acrobatics Championships.

The school gravitates itself to reaching greater heights in 2022. King’s College looks forward to the arrival of former Bafana Bafana captain, Ricardo Katza, as the new head of sports and their newly appointed preparatory principal, Shelly Trent, who has been working with the school for over 11 years.

Grade 9 learner Chiedza Marandure proudly displays her African attire during the Heritage Day celebration. Photo: Supplied

“Looking back on 2021, I can see that, despite its best efforts, the pandemic has not slowed us down. We have been able to look at and evaluate how we function and why we do what we do. It has allowed us to make significant adjustments and improvements. We are also grateful to our parents for their support and understanding,” concluded the college principal of King’s College, Ian van der Merwe.

King’s College honours and thanks Linda Read, who was the preparatory principal since 1992, and who will be retiring next year. Through her hard work and achievements, she has made the dreams of learners come true.

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