2013 has been another wonderful year at Wynberg
Girls’ High School. But… how does one
differentiate between one year and another – we
have had so many wonderful years at Wynberg!
SHIRLEY
HARDING
@the_principal
I believe we differentiate the years by looking at
the people who have led the journey through any
year. Various groups of people provided that
backbone for our school during 2013. This allowed
us not only to celebrate fantastic successes, but
also to manage challenges appropriately and turn
each into a chance to learn, which in turn became
a success to celebrate.
2013 was the Year of the Zebra and
learners were challenged to be unique
and to use their special talents. Just as
each zebra’s stripes are unique, so each
Wynberg girl is unique and special. So
many learners supported this theme and
they are to be commended for what
they achieved during the year.
The girls were led by a committed and enthusiastic School Council. Nothing was too much to
ask and WGHS was always top of their priority list. They worked as a team and showed a deep
pride in their school. They encouraged support at functions and initiated new events which
allowed other learners to show their “zebra stripes”. Every Wynberg girl who stepped up to the
plate to show her zebra stripes in one of the four Pillars – Academic, Culture, Service, Sport –
has enriched herself.
Educators amaze me every year and 2013 was no different. They worked long hours, were
inspirational in their teaching, embraced staff development opportunities and volunteered to
lead teams in various areas of the school. First year teachers who joined the school were also a
wonderful addition to the positive spirit with which education was embraced. Our Admin and
Support Staff also ensured that Wynberg was efficiently managed and a pleasing place to work.
The School Governing Body are not a team that shouts its own praises but 2013 showed that
they, too, had different zebra stripes, as each member effectively managed a portfolio which
ensured good governance of our school.
People make the difference each year and our deep and grateful thanks go to each
person who was connected to Wynberg Girls’ High School during 2013. Each
person, in her/his own unique way, made Wynberg a wonderful place to be, made
Wynberg enjoy an extraordinarily successful academic year, marketed our school
through their achievements in so many areas, and placed Wynberg Girls' High
School at the forefront of educating girls to become proud, courageous and
successful members of society.
Your contribution to Wynberg during 2013 is now part of our collective history and part of the special Wynberg we feel in our soul.