Year: 2019
Chapel Choir sets the tone
The chapel choir has grown tremendously in 2019 – from 21 choristers in March to 72 at present. It owes its success story partly to the appointment of Ms Joanie Prinsloo during the first term.
Review: The Man in the Iron Mask
In France, the young King Loius the XIV secret twin brother, Phillipe who was believed once dead…
Sale of Work a splash of colour
SALE OF WORK. These words spark many emotions in the St Michael’s family. This event is a living history; the Sale of Work was founded by the sisters of St Michael’s who used their hands to create products that they could sell to the community to raise funds for the school.
Easy as π!
THE SOUTH AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION (SAIMC) held in Durban in August was attended by Yi-Xuan Wu, Tinya Chuang and Fiona Lee. Earlier in the year they competed in three elimination rounds against other young mathematicians from all over the Free State and Northern Cape to be selected for the team to participate in the SAIMC competition.
Market Day improves entrepreneurial skills
THE CACOPHONY of sounds, smells and colours of a classic market, met buyers when they entered the Jubilee Hall on Market Day. There were over 37 stalls, selling from delicious doughnuts and pop corn to books and jewellery.
From World-Cup Hockey player to world-class teacher
Finding a replacement after Mrs Virginia Scott’s retirement was no easy task, considering that Mrs Scott had become one of the school’s most beloved teachers over the many years she spent at St Michael’s.
Daddy takes his princess to the ball
THE FATHER and Daughter V-Ball on 15 February was a splendid and colourful evening. Daddies in grand suits walking proudly beside their little princesses brought tears to many eyes.
145 years young!
Memories of yesteryear were revived on Founder’s Day 2019. The school celebrates its 145th year of tradition and sisterhood.Deviating from the traditional ‘Amazing Race’, the 2019 Founder’s Day celebration was designed to be a journey through time.
Water pistols and speed-dating forge ties
THE 2019 GRADE 8 integration was an experience for which most of the Grade 8s were not prepared. The Grade 8 integration is an essential part of growing up at St Michael’s and the sleepover is an essential part of the integration. THE 2019 GRADE 8 integration was an experience for which most of the Grade 8s were not prepared. The Grade 8 integration is an essential part of growing up at St Michael’s and the sleepover is an essential part of the integration. THE 2019 GRADE 8 integration was an experience for which most of the Grade 8s were not prepared. The Grade 8 integration is an essential part of growing up at St Michael’s and the sleepover is an essential part of the integration. THE 2019 GRADE 8 integration was an experience for which most of the Grade 8s were not prepared. The Grade 8 integration is an essential part of growing up at St Michael’s and the sleepover is an essential part of the integration.
