On Thursday 10 October, the Jeppe High School for Girls Matric class of 2013 came together with their parents, teachers and invited guests, to celebrate their successes. An excellent address was delivered by the Head Girl, Skye Worster, and she was followed by the headmistress, Miss Gonçalves, who wished the girls well for the next chapter of their lives. A musical interlude was provided by Skye Worster who gave a wonderful performance of E Grieg’s “Prelude from Holberg Suite” on the grand piano.
The guest speaker was Ms Kim Robinson, CEO of Renaissance Strategic Solutions. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Ms Robinson is an accomplished attorney, social entrepreneur, and senior executive with extensive experience in management, civil society organizations, law and education. She was formerly the Executive Director at Student Sponsorship Programme and has worked in Southern Africa since 1991. Kim urged the girls to keep the values and traditions of Jeppe central to all they do and encouraged them to be Leaders for Change. We have had several requests for Ms Robinson’s inspiring speech. It is attached. Jeppe Girls Valediction Speech Oct 2013
The Rotary Cup was awarded to Kesteen Yorke for exhibiting a willingness to shoulder responsibility, leadership, the desire to be an example to others in dress, speech and conduct, an understanding of the reasons why school rules are made and a willingness to insist on their being observed and an appreciation and acceptance of good citizenship. She was nominated for this award by her peers. Kesteen was also awarded The Harrowell Trophy for showing exceptional qualities of diligence and perseverance throughout her schooling and the Secretaries’ Award for consistently showing her willingness to assist in various aspects of school life.
Skye Worster was awarded The Headmistress’s Prize and the Prize for Scholarship in memory of Dr Ingles, as the runner-up academic student, the Subject Prize for Geography, the Subject Prize for History and the Subject Prize for Music.
The Prize for Scholarship awarded by Jeppe Quondam went to the top academic student, Amy-Lee Spencer. Amy-Lee was also awarded the Graham Trophy for English, the Bilingualism Trophy, the Sciences Trophy, the Subject Prizes for Physical Science, Life Sciences and Advanced Programme Mathematics and she shared the Subject Prize for Afrikaans with Candice Jacobs.
The Mary McLarty Award for exhibiting the qualities of integrity, diligence and selflessness was awarded to Candice Jacobs. Candice was also awarded the Most Promising Future in Public Speaking Trophy and the Watt Trophy for Consumer Studies. She shared the Subject Prize for Afrikaans with Amy-Lee Spencer.
The Margaret Theiler Award for participating meaningfully in the sporting activities of the school and for contributing to the life of the school was awarded to Tarryn Holmes. Tarryn was also awarded the Games Trophy for Swimming and an Exceptional Achievement in Swimming Award for being the school’s top swimmer for the last 5 years.
The Ralph Melitzky Trophy for exceptional service and dedication to the school was awarded to Kelsi Holz. Kelsi was also awarded the Games Trophy for Hockey.
Angelinah Mofokeng was awarded the Ruth Du Toit Trophy for being the pupil who has been an inspiration to the matric group, motivating others by her example to try harder, to do better, to succeed in all aspects of school life; the sort of person who when life gives her a lemon, will make lemonade. Angelinah was also awarded the Cultural Trophy for Debating.
Sampa Nakamba was awarded the Edgars Club Trophy for Cultural Endeavour, as well as the Editor’s Trophy.
Taryn Laughton 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. The award is for service and fidelity to the school with regards to participation in sporting events.
Zola Mbatha was awarded The Dieu Donne Music Trophy.
Erin Japhta and Maleshelane Nkgapele were awarded the Trophy for Commitment to Dramatic Arts.
Staff Awards for Exceptional Service to the School were awarded to Nadia Alper, Ishana Brijnath, Simoné Maclachlan and Ruth Shabangu. Ruth Shabangu was also awarded the Games Trophy for Cross Country.
Sara Shaik received the Staff Award for Exceptional service to the school in First Aid.
Wezi Sibiya received the Staff Award for upholding the school motto: “Nothing is too difficult for the brave”.
Courtenay Davis won the Games Trophy for Exceptional Achievement in Netball (5 years in u18A team) and the Games Trophy for Netball.
Maelyn Savenije was awarded the Games Trophy for Exceptional Achievement in Equestrian Sports (for 5 years of dedicated service) and the Subject Prize for Advance Programme English.
Kirsty Ann Marais was awarded the Subject Prize for Mathematics and the Oakridge Trophy for Accountancy.
The Ringer Trophy for Life Orientation was awarded to Ella Topham.
Amy Leigh Braaf won the Subject Prize for Visual Arts and the Subject Prize for Design.
Jacqueline Farinha won the Subject Prize for Mathematical Literacy.
Hlengiwe Makhathini won the Subject Prize for Zulu.
Vanessa Francisco won the Subject Prize for Portuguese.
Kayla Abrahams won the Games Trophy for Volleyball.
Karisha Singh won the Games Trophy for Cricket.
Cailin Whyte won the Games Trophy for Soccer.
The Inter House Efficiency Trophy was awarded to Protea House for the fifth year in a row.
