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The Cultural Pillar has had a busy start to Term 4. Read the exciting news below…
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Debating
On Saturday, 27 August, two Wynberg learners as well as 10 schools within the Western Cape were selected to participate in the Provincial Oral Rounds for a Moot Court competition at the Somerset Magistrates Court. The prerequisite to the competition was two written essays defending both the Applicant and Respondent for a prescribed case.
The Moot Court Competition is one that aims to create greater awareness in schools and communities in South Africa about the Constitution and the values that it embodies through active participation. The aim is also to encourage talented young people to consider pursuing a law career. The competition provided a unique opportunity for learners to develop their research, writing and oral advocacy skills as they endeavour to come to grips with some of the constitutional issues that are presently facing our country. Participants will be allowed to argue their case in any of the 11 official languages in the oral rounds before judges in an actual court scenario.
Nicole Mufudze and Jessi Francis, accompanied by Ms Hansrajh who provided much needed support, were able to overcome the gruelling but exhilarating mock trial. They were then awarded one of the 4 spots to represent the Western Cape as well as Wynberg Girls’ High School in Gauteng for Nationals.
Accompanied by Ms Monguni, who helped strengthen their arguments and provide support, Jessi and Nicole took part in the Provincial Rounds of the competition which took place from the 5-9 October 2022, and the preliminary rounds and semi-finals were held at the University of Pretoria.
On Friday, 7 October, WGHS, represented by Nicole and Jessi, was one of the schools to make it through to finals held at the Constitutional Court of South Africa, which is the highest court in South Africa. After strenuous training and minimal sleep, the Council for the Applicant, Wynberg Girls’ High School and Nsikaydthu Secondary School in Kwa-Zulu Natal won the competition, with one of our learners, Jessi Francis, being awarded the ‘Best Oralist’ of the competition.
We are immensely proud of their achievement!
Report by Nicole Mufudze and Jessi Francis
Guitar
Namita Dhaya completed her Trinity College Classical Guitar Grade 2 examinations and achieved a distinction (89%). Well done on this fantastic result!
Irish Dance
Kieva Ramsay participated at the Irish Dance Champions held at Beaulieu College in Midrand, Johannesburg where a few hundred dancers from all around South Africa competed.
Kieva was awarded first place in a traditional set dance called “Blackbird”, third prize for a slip jig, and she placed 5th for the open championship. Well done, Kieva.
Dance
Kathryn George auditioned at Cape Town City Ballet in September and will be dancing with the company as a snowflake in their upcoming ballet “The Nutcracker”. The show will run from 7-23 December 2022.
She is performing on the following dates: 8, 10, 14, 20 December at 7.30 pm, and 17 and 23 December at 3pm.
We are very proud of her achievement.
Ensemble
With the help of Ms Statham and Mr Topkin, four Grade 11 learners participated in the Cape Town Eisteddfod. The learners recorded a performance and entered it to be marked.
The ensemble consists of three vocalists, Erin Julies, Willow Janse van Rensburg, Jessi Francis; and flautist, Zara Jacobs with Mr Topkin accompanying them on the piano. The group performed “All through the night” a vocal trio with flute and piano accompaniment.
They received High Honours for their performance. We are proud of their hard work and a huge thank you to the educators involved as well as the performers.
Report by Jessi Francis
Mountain Club
On 23 September the Mountain Hiking Club, along with a few other learners, hiked Lion’s Head. The first 30 minutes of the hike were not easy; however, the hike gradually improved. The views of Camps Bay and Clifton beach, as well as Robben Island, were beautiful. The hike should take around 4 hours to complete; however, we are able to boast that we completed it in 3 hours! Eventually we got to the very top and I’m pretty sure we were secretly all doing a little happy dance, #WemadeitupLionsHead! We look forward to having more learners join us on our next hike. Be sure to clear up your schedule’s and be on the lookout for the next date.
Report by Chulumanco Kasana
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