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#940 DATE: 13 February 2020
Happy
St Peter’s Family
FROM THE HEADMASTER
You may have noticed that the school EXCO group were away last week as we completed our annual strategic planning
exercise. This exercise is undertaken in order to ensure that the school is agile in both our reaction to external factors
and the predictions of future educational needs. We began the process by completing a PESTLE exercise. PESTLE is an
acronym for “political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental” and the aim of the exercise was to set a
timeframe for the planning (in our case we used five years) and to consider how these factors will impact our
development as a school during this time. We then used the ‘design thinking’ process and identified scenarios that St
Peter’s Prep Schools may face. An exercise such as this is both sobering and empowering and it was gratifying to note
that, despite a number of potentially challenging circumstances on the horizon, the school is in a positive place with a
good community and sound developmental structures.
It was also interesting to take note of the fast changing environment in which children are developing; one that is both
fluid and filled with new content knowledge that is growing at an exponential rate. This requires a number of
competencies that are essential for children. These competencies fall, to an ever increasing extent, into the emotional
and social quotient sectors. Once again, the word “agility” and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, while
remaining true to oneself comes to the fore. In order to foster growth under these circumstances, we, as a school, need
to ensure that we provide a sound and secure foundation for the children’s ethical and social growth, not only over the
next five years, but also into the future.
As we celebrate our 70th anniversary as a Boys School, we are aware of the foresight of our founders and of subsequent
leadership groups. We are also cognisant of the need to continuously adapt and grow the curriculum to accommodate
both social and technological advancements. Our aim is to maintain a balance between maintaining foundational values
and ethos and still ensuring that we address issues of change in the world of the 4 th Industrial Revolution.
Have a great week.
Rob Macaulay
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#940 DATE: 13 February 2020
MATRIC RESULTS 2019 (BOYS FROM GRADE 7 2014)
We are proud to announce the Distinction results of our Old Boys who maticulated in 2019. Well done to the whole 2014
Old Boy year.
St Peter’s College St Stithians College
Joshua Jandrell – 7 Distinctions Timothy Basson – 7 Distinctions
Kosmas Joannou – 7 Distinctions Benjamin Servant – 6 Distinctions
Luke Leatherbarrow – 7 Distinctions Andrew Jackson – 4 Distinctions
Mario Joannou – 6 Distinctions Luke Miller – 4 Distinctions
Samuel Sorour – 4 Distinctions
Michaelhouse Ryan Howell – 3 Distinctions
Monde Mjacu – 3 Distinctions
Gareth Warburton - 2 Distinctions Qhama Manjezi – 2 Distinctions
Kombo Magara - 1 Distinction Declan Wynn – 2 Distinctions
Gomo Mangena - 1 Distinction Andrew Parkinson – 2 Distinctions
John Mackintosh – 1 Distinction
Hilton Gregory Nelson – 1 Distinction
Rory Duffy – 3 Distinctions Oliver Sobey – 1 Distinction
Zelwande Phenyane – 3 Distinctions
S’bonelo Phungula – 3 Distinctions St David’s
Matthew Fitzgerald – 2 Distinctions
Pretoria Boys High
Justin Cross – 5 Distinctions St Alban’s
Bradley Leonard – 7 Distinctions
St John’s Kian Turner – 3 Distinctions
Michael Bernhardi – 7 Distinctions
Luke Sawkins – 7 Distinctions
Murray Dittmar – 6 Distinctions
* If we have left anyone out, please let us know, we rely on the information from the High Schools.
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#940 DATE: 13 February 2020
CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION SOUTH AFRICA (CHOC) FLIP FLOP DAY – FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY
A reminder to wear flip flops to school on Friday. Stickers are R10 and boys can get them from their class teachers.
Stickers can also be purchased from PNA stores or the regional CHOC office.
Golf Day 2020
The annual St Peter’s Prep Schools Golf Day is planned to take place in the Advent Term (3 rd term), Friday, 2 October
To start planning, there will be a kick start meeting:
Friday, 21 February 2020 at 07:30 in the Mvukuzane Pavilion
If you would like to be a part of the Organising Committee, please complete the online google volunteer form below by
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
https://forms.gle/1t37WdtXPHwjvUhu5
Many thanks!
The St Peter’s Prep Schools Parents Association
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#940 DATE: 13 February 2020
ST PETER’S COLLEGE ACADEMIC AWARDS 2019
Congratulations to the St Peter’s Prep alumni who were presented with the Crossed Key Award at the 2019
Academic Awards Evening that was recently held at the College. To receive the Crossed Key award, a student
must have received an overall average of 78% or more in Grades 8 and 9; 75% and above in Grade 10 and
11.
We are so proud of our Prep students for maintaining their excellence in all regards.
Reabetsoe Mothusi Megan Eagle Mikara Pather
Takondwa Mphande Simhika Dhuleep Anastasia Strouthos
Lauren Els Seth Schmidt Matthew Mc Dermott
Gina Rebel Pelonolo Moerane Aiden Enslin
Emma Barron Keotshepile Moleah Sabrina Jansen
Sienna Lenci Craig Plumb Jonathan Webb
Kelly Du Plessis Jessica Wilson Juliette Hunt
Justin Warren Amy Mc Dermott Lwandile Mkwanazi
Mieke Coetzee Sarah Garrett Didintle Netshiswinzhe
Hsuan-Yu Shih Emma Eagle Justin Amm
Akrithi Bhimma Nicholas Els Syjil Ramjuthan
Kerryn Hayter Jessica Dunstan Carl Vemer
Congratulations to Paige Schmidt, Grade 9 who was awarded with Golden Crossed Keys for
attaining the highest overall average with an average of 91.37%
Congratulations to St Peter’s Prep alumni who were honoured with half or full academic colours and/or honours at
the 2019 Academic Awards Evening that was recently held at the at the College.
Half Colours: Colours:
Sarah Garrett Didintle Netshiswinzhe
Emma Eagle Jonathan Webb
Akrithi Bhimma
Zané Gasson Honours:
Matthew McDermott Carl Vemer
Hsuan-Yu Shih Jessica Dunstan
Juliet Hunt Syjil Ramjuthan
Lwandile Mkwanazi Kerryn Hayter
Justin Amm
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#940 DATE: 13 February 2020
VISUAL ART AWARDS
The Da Vinci Trophy: Highest Result for Visual Culture Studies in Grade 11
Sabrina Jansen achieved 85.50% - Girls Prep
The Michelangelo Trophy: Highest Practical Result in Grade 11
Shared: Matthew De Villiers Boys Prep
Megan Parsons Girls Prep (both achieved 87.25%)
ACADEMIC TROPHIES
The Jacubec Trophy
This trophy is awarded to a Grade 9 student who has made a consistent contribution to the school in the three areas of
academics, culture and sport.
We proudly acknowledge Paige Schmidt
The Most Promising Grade 9 Student in Mathematical Sciences
Paige Schmidt – Girls Prep
MATHEMATICS AWARDS
Grade 11 AP Mathematics Commitment Trophy
The Advanced Programme Mathematics award for commitment, enthusiasm and perseverance in Grade 11 goes to:
Kerryn Hayter – Girls Prep
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#940 DATE: 13 February 2020
GRADE 7 FUNDRAISER – COFFEE AND OTHER DRINKS ON SALE DURING SPORT ON SATURDAY, 15 FEBRUARY
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ST PETER’S GIRLS PREP GRADE 7 SOCIAL
TO BOOK TICKETS PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK: https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/stp-girls-social-2020
FORTHCOMING WEEK
Please check on the Communicator St Peter’s for the 2020 Easter Term Calendar.
PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE FOR NEWS SUBMISSIONS IS 08:00 ON WEDNESDAYS
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