WYNBERG GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL 2013 2013 | Page 40

apsley As you know, Apsley House was the home of the Duke of Wellington - and that's exactly why we are so special, not because we are named after something so prestigious, but because ‘home’ is the perfect word to describe Apsley. I believe that 2013 was the year Apsley united as one force. We came in the top 3 for the sandwich and bread tags collection most terms and also did well academically, especially in the General Knowledge quizzes. However, our greatest achievement was the amount of Apsley Warrior spirit we had this year. A home can also be the place where you grow up and that's exactly what Apsley has done for me. It was through being a part of Apsley and leading the house that I have grown up, and for that, I thank you. Aqeelah Idas Ingrid de Waal Aqeelah Idas cavanagh This year, Cavanagh truly has reached new heights. When the current matrics were in Grade 8, Cavanagh came first for one term. After five years, we finally got to experience this feeling again, in the first term this year. This fine achievement was made possible through a visible shift in the Cavanagh mindset, a sense of unity and determination and, most importantly, a pride in the house and in what it can collectively achieve. Cavanagh was placed in the top 3 every term, did extremely well in the sandwiches & bread tag collection, while the number of Community Service points raised has been especially outstanding. It is certain that every Cavanagh girl has been influenced by the house leaders and/or by their fellow members, which is an achievement in itself. 2013 has been such a memorable year for Cavanagh: it has put us back on the map, brought out our competitive side, and set a desire within us to keep growing and achieving. Thank you to all in Cavanagh, especially to our tutors, our matric leaders, and, our inimitable House Coordinator, Mr Fernandez! Carly Katzef Mario Fernandez Carly Katzef