Mathematics Olympiad
A modern
Macbeth and a
thing or two …
Windhoek Gymnasium performed
extremely well at the Mathematics
Olympiad. The 2018 winners were:
• Grade 8, singles category: Aneska
Volker (first) and Tuané Silver (third)
The high school’s English department realised a growing
need for a resource centre, as the learners are not exposed
to reading outside of the English classroom. In order to instil
a love for reading and to encourage learners to explore
the world of books, the English department decided to
showcase their hidden acting talents by performing a
modern Macbeth-in-5-minutes skit. They convinced the
Executive Head, Mr Vernon Rorich, to take on the role of
Macbeth, much to the delight and surprise of the learners.
A double version of Harry Potter in the matric English
class with Christella Sikiotis and Fabiano Barbosa.
• Grade 10, singles category: Tabitha
von Ludwiger (second)
• Grade 10, pairs category: Lorene
Brand and Christo Swanepoel
(third)
• Grade 11, singles category: Kosie
van der Walt (second)
The purpose behind the skit was to introduce the learners to
a book character day whereby learners were encouraged to
dress up as any book character. The entrance fee would be
a book which they will donate to the new resource centre.
The day saw characters ranging from Alice in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll to Thing One and Thing Two in The Cat in
the Hat by Dr Seuss as well as many interesting versions of
Harry Potter.
From left: Aneska Volker, Lorene Brand, Christo Swanepoel, Tabitha von Ludwiger,
Kosie van der Walt, JC van der Merwe and Thomas Theron
Class of 2018 –
‘victors within’
Over 500 books were collected and are waiting to come
alive in the minds of many young aspiring readers. ‘The
more that you read, the more things you will know. The
more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.’ (Dr Seuss)
Thing One and Thing Two won second place for creativity. Here
are Tanika Carrancho and Sharne Drysdale in there costumes.
Morgan Bowden as the Queen
of Hearts won the prize for best
dressed character.
History is fun!
Sebastian Pandalaere, Mateo Lopes,
Kashni Sundram, Shikha Morar and
Shaneel Govind having fun in History
History ... the ability to examine the past and
plan for the future. The key to a time long
gone and a future undiscovered. The magic
of this subject is often lost.
This results in great participation from every
learner and outstanding marks. They are
invested in the experience. They learn. They
grow. They achieve!
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From 9 to 12 October Woodhill College celebrated the
achievements of the Class of 2018 during the house dinner
and Grade 12 valediction and prize-giving. At the house
dinner, Colin Smith, Head of High School, reminded Woodhill
College of the following important lessons to be learnt from
eagles:
1. Eagles have vision. They can spot another eagle soaring
from 75 km away. One characteristic that is common to all
shapers of humankind is vision. Without vision you cannot
build a legacy.
An inspiring address by Victor Vermeulen
2. Eagles are fearless. As you build your legacy at Woodhill
College and beyond, be fearless. Face challenges head-on
believing that nothing is impossible.
The teacher’s job is to make History as subject
so exciting that every child in the class hangs
onto every word ... anticipating the next part
of the story ... revealing the characters ...
exploring the facts. It becomes a life-altering
experience as the children grow in empathy
and knowledge.
Waterstone focuses a great deal on the art of
the story in History. They protest, sing and
dance. Each learner has an opportunity to act
in plays dedicated to the content. They have
the chance to become the historical figure.
• Grade 8, pairs category: Thomas
Theron and JC van der Merwe
(third)
3. Eagles are tenacious. Other birds fly away from approaching
storms, while the eagle flies above them. Use the storms of
life to rise to greater heights as you build your legacy.
4. Eagles are high fliers. Only eagles fly to an altitude of
10 000 ft. Eagles do not mingle with pigeons. As you build
your legacy, choose to associate with fellow eagles. Choose
to fly high.
Protest action
Matthew Kapoock, Liam Ince,
Keaton Brider, Shyam Narsai
and Lethukuhle Khanyene
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5. Eagles never eat dead meat. In other words, eagles do not
live off the scraps left by others. Build a fresh legacy.
Inspiring addresses by Victor Vermeulen and Kenneth
Checkley, Executive Head, at the Grade 12 valediction and
prize-giving called on learners to rise above their challenges
to fulfil their destiny. Nadia Santosuosso was announced as
the 2018 Woodhill College dux learner.
The dux learner, Nadia Santosuosso
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