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TO INSPIRE SO THAT ALL FLOURISH
COLLEGE NEWS
THE ST DUNSTAN’S COLLEGE NEWSLETTER I EASTER TERM I ISSUE 2 I 21.01.2022
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK A MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR
“Thin moments, like intense joy, Dear all
grief, love, pain, heartache, and
heartbreak, have the ability to IEB 2021 MATRIC RESULTS
change even how we see life
and one another.” It may appear to some that we are blasé
– Julianne Stanz about the final Grade 12 results. Nothing
could be further from the truth. As
One of the many challenges educators, we are very anxious about the
we have faced over the past potential outcome, not because we lack
few years surrounds our confidence in the ability of our students,
connection, our ability to but probably as a result of how important
relate to one another. There is the final result is, particularly in the public
not a single person who has perception, irrespective if we think that it
not been affected by the should not mean so much.
pandemic. Some may have
asked where God is in all that We are once again delighted that St
we have gone through – the Dunstan’s College has recorded a 100% pass rate and a 94,4% Bachelor
answer lies in our Degree pass rate. Many of our students have performed exceptionally
appreciation of those “thin well, and they may have anticipated such results. We are thrilled that
moments”. God is able to use many of those who were worried about their results have obtained their
every event in our lives to best results in their school career.
remind us of His love and
nearness, if we only open our The academic achievements of our Matric class of 2021 reflect their
eyes to see Him. And as we talent and endeavour, but we cannot ignore their resilience and pure
recognise just how close God grit which they displayed throughout a trying year. The sadness in some
is to us, then our lives are respects, is that this class was multi-talented and were denied the
transformed forever… opportunity to showcase their other talents. We applaud their resolve
and determination and wish each and every one well in their futures
and thank them for the role they played in the growth of our College.
Three of our students attained eight (8) distinctions (level 7s) each:
• Nicolau Borrageiro
• Chloe Cresswell (IEB commendable achievement and IEB top 1% in
Dramatic Arts)
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The Cathedral Church of St Dunstan – Benoni. • David Rossmann (IEB top 1% in Geography)
Kendry Chikochi attained seven (7) distinctions and was in the IEB top
1% in Accounting, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
Olivia Paulo achieved six (6) distinctions and Kelby moral compass, and other attributes which guided
them throughout their schooling.
Crane, Angelina Erasmus, Anastasia Hatzilias, Eden
Neave, Caleb Rademan and Hope Watt each
achieved five (5) distinctions. We congratulate all those in the Benoni community
who were successful in their Grade 12 examinations.
Much of the success of our students should be We salute all those teachers who continue to nurture
attributed to all those who were significant in their the growth of the youth in our country.
lives, and these notables include their supportive
parents and our educators, but also those educators God bless
who engendered a love for a subject in their MICHAEL MCCONNACHIE
formative years. We recognise and thank all who
imbued our students with a strong work ethic, a
ACADEMIC NEWS MATRIC RESULTS 2021
ACADEMIC NEWS
HONOURS AWARDS
Congratulations to the following pupils on receiving Academic Honours:
Joshua Singh, Jason Singh, Hayley Barry, Maliya Naidoo, Micayla Geldenhuys and Ella Neave
FULL COLOURS
Congratulations to the following pupils on receiving Full Academic Colours:
Eliel Katubadi, Katherine Eckhardt, Shayur Singh, Zahrah Patel, Chantel Vasconcelos and Tristan White
HALF COLOURS
GRADE 11 2021:
Chad de Weijer, Charné Steyn, Chloë Erasmus, Manqoba Magudulela and Anele Memela.
GRADE 10 2021:
Samantha Croker, Alexia Harrington, Aidan Jacobs, Karli Janeke, James Keet, Shivani Padayachee, Jeong Eun
Park, Charnelle Pretorius, Isa Bella Pretorius, Talisa Rademeyer, Kayleigh Rigele, Thomas Rossmann, Emma Smit,
Courtney Speksnijders, Lauren Titterton, Margaretha van den Heever
and Megan van Tonder.
SPORTS NEWS
MORNING SWIMMING TRAINING
HOT OFF THE PRESS
BADMINTON NEWS
Amy Ackerman has been
selected as a member of
the team that will represent
South Africa at the All Africa
Championships which will
be held in Uganda in
February.
MATRIC 2022
This is what the Matrics have to say about the year so far…
JESSICA PAIZES BEN ROACH KELETSO TSEKELELE LANCE HIGGINS
“I’m surviving.” “I’m still standing.” “Challenging but also “Not much has changed.”
exciting.”
JUNIOR NKUNA DIVAK MISTRY KATELYN STUART EBONY-ANNE GONCALVES
“I’m stressing a bit.” “I’m excited for the new year.” “My feet are sore. It’s tough “I’m tired!”
being in high heels…”
STAFF NEWS
DYLAN ROACH REAGILE MOGOTO
“Exciting but challenging.” “One of the best years of my
life so far!”
Welcome to Mrs Wendy McKeen. She will be
teaching English to Mrs El Haddad’s classes
whilst she is on accouchement leave.
GRADE 8
This is what the Grade 8s have to say about the year so far…
DARCEY TILLETT ULUNGILE KHULUSE MARIBELA DE FREITAS LUKE SUBRAMANY
“FUN… but, confusing having “A great experience!” “Crazy but simple. Simple as “A new environment and a
to find all the classrooms!” in… the transition was so easy new school. Enjoying it so far.”
from Primary School.”
NELISIWE KHOZA TAYLA VAN DER MERWE KARA WHITE JAYDEN DA ROCHA
“Getting used to a much “A great experience! I love it… “Interesting, fun, really good! “A new environment , have
bigger school as my previous but, finding all the classrooms I’ve settled down well.” met new people and made
school was tiny.” is so confusing.” new friends already.”
OLIVER SMALLWOOD SUHASANAN PADAYACHY
“I like it so far! I like the new “I’m still getting used to the
teachers and the different ‘ropes’.”
sports – particularly the water
polo and basketball.”
STEFANIA ROMANINI – CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Creating a Vision Board for your Intentions
One of the exercises that I implement at the a vision board will not come to fruition without
beginning of the year, is creating a Vision Board. actively engaging in the steps to achieve the goals.
Simply put, a vision board is a visual representation
for the intentions we set for the year ahead. It can When looking at the steps, we want to ask ourselves
comprise of a poster-size paper filled with images, the following (for example):
drawings, and words that represent what you are What do I want to accomplish? Read more
working towards. Or it can be done digitally using a
downloaded template. It is useful as it incorporates Why is this goal important? I would like to improve my
the mental practice of visualisation which can vocabulary and it provides me with something I
increase motivation, confidence, and performance, enjoy doing
as it provides us with a daily reminder of what we are
Who/what is involved? My Ipad (Kindle app)
working towards/wanting to incorporate more of.
Which resources or limits are involved? Downloading
More importantly, are the steps that accompany books on my kindle (take note of costs)
the vision board. The ‘how to’ for achieving our
intentions. No matter what your goals are—to When am I going to be doing it and for how long?
learn how to relax, to be more patient, to improve Each morning at 6am for 20 minutes
your relationships, to start a new activity, to achieve I hope that you will take some time to work on your
in a specific area, or to simply be kinder to yourself, vision board for 2022!
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