Message from Mr GraafThis end-of-term message reflects on the many achievements of the learners of our

school. The year started with the wonderful 2019 Matric results, with billboards

proclaiming that “GHS rules the roost”. Our Academic Awards ceremony was a triumph,

made all the more special by our alumnus and Guest of Honour, Dr Sarah Dlamini, who

delivered an inspiring speech on HOPE in dark times. Little did we know how important

her message would become.2020 saw the appointment of Miss Therusha Naicker to the position of DeputyPrincipal, and Mr Noelin Naidoo as Head of Department. In addition, the schoolappointed some wonderful new academic staff, and learning and teaching began on dayone. The early closing of the first term at the instruction of the President of the country, as ameasure to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, will have an effect on theacademic programme and our proposed centenary celebrations. However, as a schoolcommunity, we are pulling together just as we have in the last 100 years when facedwith numerous threats and challenges, including World War 11 and the H1N1 (Swineflu) epidemic. We remain optimistic that 2020 will be a wonderful year. The programme for our centenary year is filled with exciting and diverse activities. Aschool turns 100 only once, and we are determined to celebrate. We have adopted, asour Centenary Anthem, “Won’t give up on you” by Andy Grammar, and we have alreadyraised the roof with our singing. Our big green heart is beating proudly and we continueto live up to our motto ‘Cheerfulness with Industry’.An achievement that deserves special mention is that of Melonie Croeser and OliviaWoodburne, both in Grade 10, participating in the Dusi Canoe Marathon. They finishedtriumphantly, coming 3rd in the U/18 women’s category and 1st in the U/16 section.This made us all feel so proud that GHS girls who put their mind to something, withcourage, can achieve great things.I cannot project what Term 2 will look like. What we do know is that we return on 14April 2020. Academic staff have gone out of their way to ensure that the girls have beengiven work to do in the days ahead. Parents and learners are urged to consult the D6Communicator regularly. It remains our most important means of communication, andshould be consulted during this extended break.I pray for the safety and good health of our entire GHS community, and look forward toa happy and productive second term.

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PAGE 2Welcome to our new staff who joined us in the first term.

Two of our teachers whohave been recognised fortheir years of service to theDepartment of Education: Miss Cronje with 40 years &Mrs Maharaj with 30 years.

Aliki Edgcumbe Chantel Serfontein Nandile Khumalo Rosemary Diaz Samatha Engelbrecht

Sphe Nzula

Julie Reddy

Jeanne - Mari Frenzel Therusha Naicker Noelin Naidoo Chantell Venter Anastasia Assy

We mourned the loss of one ofour past Principals, Mrs Allison.She will always be rememberedand missed by the GHS family.

At a function hosted by Wits University, GHS wasrecognised as the top feeder school for their 2019undergraduate registrations outside of Gauteng.

Sam Ballington

Farewell totwomembersfrom ourSportDepartment.

Academic Awards 2020

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The annual Grade 8 sleepover was so much fun.

Our matric class of 2019 did usproud, achieving a 100% pass rate,464 subject distinctions and ourDux, Layla Parak, coming second inthe Umgungundlovu District.

Dr Sarah Dlamini, MedicalRegistrar at King EdwardHospital and Class of 2000,gave us a dynamic speechabout HOPE.

Mr and Mrs Morewood withthe 2020 winners of theCatherine Morewood Memorialprize, Andiswa Mshengu andKeryn Thompson.

Miss Fowler was thrilled to chatto Paige Raw, the winner of the2020 Valerie Fowler Award forExcellence and Service.

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GHS hosted a robotics challenge workshop. We werefortunate enough to have 8 professional engineers andbranding experts coming to address learners from GHS,Russell High School, Grace College and MaritzburgChristian School, on various aspects of the teamwork thatis involved in putting together a robot.

We thoroughly enjoyed Valentine'sDay this year and celebrated with aJamboree in the Library and a flashmob by the staff, for the learners,during break!

We connected with Mrs NormaHugo last year when we sent herflowers for her 99th birthday.Mrs Hugo was the Day Head Girlin 1937, and lives in Cape Town.To show her appreciation to usfor making her birthday special,she made bookmarks, with driedflowers, for our prefects. PaigeRaw, our 2020 Head Prefect,called Mrs Hugo to thank her forher kind gesture.

Flip Flop Friday Fun!

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We had the perfect Summer evening for the very firstMovie By Moonlight. It was well supported and enjoyedby all who attended.

Our Muslim Students' Association hosted their first Ladies' Tea.

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Our Grade 11s hosted a sweet sale with their handmadesweet treats, as part of their Consumer Studies assessment.

Each year the Maths& Science Club host aspecial celebration onPi Day.

We were very lucky to be one of the schoolsidentified by Unilever to receive a donation of 200units of various cleaning products, when theyrealised that there was a shortage of certainproducts in stores,

During the first term, the Grade 8s were tasked withmaking toys from recyclable materials during theirTechnology classes. The toys were then donated toSingakwenza, a charity organisation that uses teachingresources made solely from recycling, to helpcaregivers provide fun, educational activities thatenable children to learn through play.

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The Inter-house Relay Gala ended the swimming season! RUBY house won for the second consecutive year. In keepingwith tradition, the mother of our Swimming Captain, handedout the trophies on the day.

We were so privileged toreceive this donation of sportequipment and supplies fromthe Department of Sport &Recreation.

Our 1st Hockey Team at a Pre-SeasonTournament at Voortrekker High School inBethlehem. We played three games; lost 1-0 vsJim Fouché, lost 1-0 vs Oranjé Meisies Skool andwon 4-0 vs Wesvalia.

Olivia Woodburn & Melonie Croeser took 3rd placein the Junior Category of the Dusi Canoe Marathon.

Junior squash players dominatedthe u14 age-group in the KZNOpen Squash Championship(from left) Sasha James (4th),Cevana Naidoo (1st) and JadeHardman (2nd).

2020 Cheer Captains hard atwork during the gala season.#GreenMachine

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Upcoming Centenary EventsWe would love to see you all there. Please save the date andshow your support for our fundraising events. All funds will gotowards the GHS Centenary Trust. All events have been rescheduled for Term3 & 4.

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