Yesterday, St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls witnessed a significant moment in its leadership journey as the 2023-2024 Executives transferred charge to the 2024-2025 Executives. The Executive Handover Ceremony, a poignant tradition, marked the passing of the torch from one leadership team to the next.

Thandanani Mtshali (2023-2024 Head Girl) and the outgoing Executives were bid farewell, their dedication and achievements celebrated by the school community. The candle ceremony, a symbol of the transfer of responsibility, saw Peyton Thomas (2024-205 Head Girl) and the new Executives blow out the candles of the outgoing team, accepting the challenge to lead with wisdom, compassion, and vision.

Meet the new Executives:

– Peyton Thomas – Head Girl

– Emma Rose – Deputy Head Girl – Head of Committees

– Katarina Jardim – Deputy Head Girl – Head of House

– Ntando Mabunda – Deputy Head Girl – Head of Student Affairs

– Paballo Kubae – Deputy Head Girl – Head of Spirit

– Hannah Crafford – Head of Environmental Affairs

– Ogechi McMurray – Head of Sport

– Kwandokuhle Mahlaba – Head of Arts & Culture

– Ifeoma Onyia – Head of Transformation and Diversity

– Keabetswe Ntseoane – Head of Pre-Grade

– Elizabeth Chimedza – Head of Service

– Lyndle Lubbe – Head of Charity & Ethos

Peyton Peyton

Emma Rose

Katarina Jardim

Ntando Mabunda

Paballo Kubae

Ogechi McMurray

Kwandokuhle Mahlaba

Ifeoma Onyia

Keabetswe Ntseone

Elizabeth Chimedza

Lyndle Lubbe

The new team is completed by Executives: Abigail Crawford, Akhona Nhlapo, Amy Harmzen, Buhlebenkosi Bhengu, Cassidy Topliss, Diega Felix, Ella Bouw, Giorgia Corliano, Gomolemo Makgatho, Isabela Texeira, Kutloano Segooa, Leila Rodrigues, Mathaka Madzivhandila, Simphiwe Zulu, Stella Pienaar, Tadiwanashe Mandingo, Vinah Mokgatle, Xiluva Sibuyi, and Yan Wei Huang.

We wish the new Executives all the best as they embark on their leadership journey, illuminating the path forward for St Dominic’s students to grow, learn, and thrive.