May 8, 2024

Category: News

It takes two (and tea) to tango

SHAKESPEARE wrote, ‘All is well that ends well.’ This was absolutely true for Spring Tea 2019, hosted by the Grade 6 girls.

St Michael’s support the Bokke

Rugby fever in South Africa peakedwhen SiyaKolisi and his team reached the quarter finals. Girls wore green to show their support. on Friday before the World Cup Final, St Michael’s decided to get serious.

Songs of Celebration glorifies God

ESTABLISHED AND CELEBRATED choirs added special lustre to this year’s Songs of Celebration that commemorated the 145th birthday of St Michael’s – the oldest Girls’ School south of the Orange River.

The Choir of the University of the Free State and its Alumni Voices, as well as the Eunice High School Choir sang what the program called called ‘the art of the prophets’ in Martin Luther’s words.  The Chapel Choir of St Michael’s, as well as the Senior and Junior Primary Choirs, also presented the audience with, what Luther had called, ‘magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.’ To hear the mass choir sing, gave everyone goose bumps.

Moolmanshoek a life-changing leadership experience

On the weekend after their election the 2020 proctor body, accompanied by Mrs Melanie Schoeman and Mrs Liz Venter, journeyed to Moolmanshoek to absorb much more than just the breathtaking scenery.

Matrics pledge to St Michael’s

THE ANNUAL VALEDICTORY SERVICE provided the SMS family with an opportunity to bid their elder sisters farewell.

Cheers to the Head Girl of 2019

2019 HEAD GIRL, Emily Chikobvu, is the vision and mission of St Michael’s personified. Emily was one of fourteen finalists in the Matriculant of the Year competition held by the University of the Free State and Volksblad.

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.

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.