Muizenberg High School - Yearbook (Cape Town, South Africa)

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. g af? FH We ef' . film 'Y' 'l' 3 . Mrs SANDRA DU PREEZ - TRIBUTE Our School Secretary, Mrs. Sandra du Preez, retires at the end of this year after serving the school for 10 years C1979 -19889. Mrs. du Preez occupies a very special place in our hearts as she has endeared herself to us in her quiet and unobstrusive way by always being ready to lend an ear or to give assistance whenever it was needed, no matter how busy she was at the time. Her official duties were always carried out with meticulous care, without fuss or complaint. Her con- tribution to the progress at M.J.S. was both positive and meaningful. Although a parent of the school fall 3 of her' children at- tended school herej, she never used her position as secretary to push the interests of her children. If anything, she played down their achievements. To describe, on a personal level, what Sandy has meant to me and to MJS over the last 10 years Cyes, 10 yearsj, is perplexing for she has a rare and special quality of character and personality which far transcends the ordinary. To the children she has been a mother, a nurse and a solver of all their troubles and woes, from putting on a plaster to finding change for the telephone or sup- plying the missing lunch money. To the staff, a friend, a shoulder to cry on, someone in whom they could confide at all times. To the parents, a lady to be relied on to help with their own and their children's problems. To me a friend, confidante, adviser, someone to lean on when times were rough and, of course, a secretary supreme. We wish her joy and happiness in her new home in Dur- ban. We bid her adieu with the message that she will never be forgotten by All of Us at M.J.S. 1988 STAFF Back Row: Mrs C. Roynon, Mr W. Lewis, Miss C. Hawksworth, Mr P. Rickards, Mr A. Broodryk, Mrs C. Otty, Mr N. Volsteedt, Mrs K. Daniels. Middle Row: Mrs P. Jansen, Mrs J. Marrison, Mrs B. Baerecke, Mrs K. Prins, Mrs L. Miles, Mr D. Read, Mrs S. Heldzingen, Miss J. Gardner. Seated: Mrs D. Boerssen, Mr A. Raven, Mrs D. Hunt, Mrs S. du Preez, Mr R. Just, Mrs A. Gibbon, Mrs l.K. Rabie, Mrs S. McQueen, Mrs J. Hickey. Absent: Miss A. Arenhold. fur .-55213 ug. ' ff. r1f,fw1' 71, E J i'f-if jf 'i?'jf'1fTQ.f41 . xlri'iai1:xf1i ' W

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PRINCIPAL'S ANNUAL REPORT INTRODUCTION You will be glad to hear that my report is shorter than usual in that we wish to give the children and the teachers the opportunity of reporting on activities themselves. These can be found elsewhere in the Magazine. I shall report only on the highlights. STAFF ' . The quality of our staff continues to be recognized as first-class, which is one of the chief reasons we have the reputation of being a very good school. Our administrative staff, with Mrs Hickey and Mrs du Preez in charge, is the best you are likely to find anywhere. Having mentioned Mrs du Preez many of you are probably aware that Mrs du Preez is leaving MJ S at the end of this year to join her husband and family in Durban. We wish her joy and happiness in her new home and bid her adieu with the message that she will never be forgotten by All of Us at M.J .S.A. further tribute to Mrs du Preez is published elsewhere in the magazine. Next year sees a number of temporary changes in that some of our teachers will be having babies, studying to im- proving their qualifications, getting married and going overseas. Three of our teachers are leaving. Mrs K. Daniels, we thank you for dedicated service to M.J .S. You will be sorely missed. , Mrs Marrison, one of our music teachers, occupied a temporary post for the 3rd and 4th terms. Her enthusiasm Land refreshing innovations will be missed. We wish her and her husband every happiness in their move to the Transvaal. Our renowned Miss Hawksworth is moving to a higher position - that of Vice-Principal tH.O.D.J - at Good Hope Seminary. Miss Hawksworth, we are indeed proud that only after 4 years' teaching, you should be selected for this important job. Our loss will be great, yet we are proud in that we feel the training you have gained here was instrumental in your securing your new post. We wish you every success. . I think it is appropriate at this point to mention that our school places great emphasis on leadership training and recognition of talent and hard work. In the past two years no fewer than 2 Principals and 4 Vice-Principals fHOD'sJ have been appointed from the staff of this school. This must be some kind of record. Junior Members in the business of running the School are the Prefects. Thanks to them for duties well-performed. Seeing our children safely across the road is a vitally important duty - our thanks to Mrs Brough in this regard. Last but not least thanks to the cleaning staff led by Caretaker Mr Volsteedt. ACADEMIC I CULTURAL I SPORT Significant this year has been the great strides made in the field of soccer, a game played by most boys in the school, to the tune of 5 teams entered. But it has not only been quantity - many games were won and many were close - but also quality with the U13A soccer team promoted to the 'A' League through its fine accomplishments Calso an historic 'first'J. The Senior Netball team also shone, winning their League convincingly. MJS repeated last year's success at the Afrikaans Eisteddfod, coming away with Santam Shield for the greatest numbers participating in any school, as well as a trophy and numerous certificates. Another historic first has been our entry into the Maths Association of South Africa Olympiad, an extremely dif- ficult test of mathematical competence. It is not unusual, even in big schools, to deliver even one pupil. We are proud of the fact that at our very first attempt, a Std 5 pupil, Marc Nadler, gained entry to the finals. Our Senior Choir gained a creditworthy Honours Diploma at the Cape Town English Eisteddfod. It is on the cards that next year we will be entering our music pupils in the Cape Town Afrikaans Eisteddfod, which over the years has become an occasion carrying a great amount of prestige. Another historic 'first' is the entry of a horseridingfshowjumping team, with Bazil Lawrenson, Jason de and Justin Snaith excelling themselves at Championships throughout the country. White and Red Merit Badges for high academic achievement and consistent effort were introduced for the first time this year. Open Day, with a display of pupils' work, interspersed with live cultural items and a video of school activities, was another successful first for M.J.S. 83 fi V- ' L. if 2 5-...mana-..ei:.4.v....t..,.. ' fi.. .T ' ' ' ru- 1 . -