On the 22nd and 23rd of September our Summerhill students had the marvellous opportunity to showcase their skills in one of our favourite annual school events – the NEA Eisteddfod. And what a glorious time we all had! Our Adjudicator, Esmeralda Bihl, famous for her roles in Yizo Yizo 2, Generations, Justice for All, Onder Draai die Duiwel Rond, Behind the Badge and Sorted, caused a buzz of recognition amongst parents, students and even the odd staff member or two. As a seasoned actress with several prestigious awards under her belt, she was well qualified to adjudicate. We were delighted when she expressed her surprise and pleasure at the standard of performances she adjudicated, from the grade 0 classes to the college students. It was high praise indeed to hear our students had a very good level of performance and that the students and teachers could and should be proud of the results of their combined efforts.

Congratulations to the following individuals and classes that were the highlight of their respective day and were pre-selected to perform at the NEA Young Performer’s Showcase Awards taking place in early 2023, where they will compete against finalists from all over Gauteng:

22 September 2022 (In order of ranking for the day)

1. Grade 2V – Mrs Sam Martins
2. Angelique Golabek 4S – Individual Poem
3. Grade 6G – Ms Preya Pillay

23 September 2022 (In order of ranking for the day)

1. Angelica Klaaste 2V – Individual Poem
2. J’nai Prins 2S – Individual Poem
3. Ayan Singh 3G – Individual Poem
4. Neo Mpai 5V – Individual Poem

We also wish to congratulate the following classes and students on their excellent performances. Together, in true Summerhill style, we achieved:

18 x JUNIOR DIPLOMA (In class order Grade 0 to Grade 3 with a 90% plus score)

• Grade 0G Ms Sandra Nkwinika
• Grade 2G  Mrs Jané Britz
• Grade 2S  Mrs Vanessa Singh
• Grade 2V  Mrs Sam Martins
• Lekhobo, Bothlale  1G
• Mack, Tau  1G
• Mlambo, Thando  1G
• Mamombe, Anotida  1V
• Ngoma, Abigail  1V
• Kabongo, Gabriella  2S
• Makhele, Reese  2S
• Mpala, Anele  2S
• Prins, J’Nai  2S
• Klaaste, Angelica  2V
• Nair, Arjun  2V
• Nyatsambo, Praise  2V
• Singh, Ayan  3G
• Sewchurn, Janavi  3V

10 x DIPLOMA (In class order Grade 4 to Grade 12 with a 90% plus score)

• Grade 4G  Mrs Paulette Moonsamy
• Grade 6G  Ms Preya Pillay
• Naude-Serena, Kiva  4G
• Ramsugit, Desna  4G
• Golabek, Angelique  4S
• Mistry, Jiana  4V
• Mafaiti, Rufaro  5V
• Mpai, Neo  5V
• Zvavashe, Edith  College IGSE 2
• Singh, Tashika  College AS1

46 x GOLD CERTIFICATES (In class order Grade 0 to College with a 80% to 89% score)

• Grade 0B Mrs Caressa Govender
• Grade 1G  Mrs Olivia Mutambiranwa
• Grade 1V  Mrs Louise Riley
• Grade 3G  Mrs Sadie Naidoo
• Grade 3S  Mrs Gabby Prinsloo / Mrs Deshmeé Chetty
• Grade 3V  Mrs Renate Knott
• Grade 4S  Ms Phumelele Mtshali
• Grade 4V  Ms Donna Naidoo
• Grade 5G  Mr David Bolton
• Grade 5S  Ms Christine de Waal
• Grade 5V  Ms Anisha Doorsamy
• Grade 6S  Ms Leigh Jones / Mr Derrick Pötscher
• Grade 7G  Ms Mariska Willers
• Grade 7S  Mr Sabelo Ndlovu
• Matsinya, Konke  0G
• Vandayar, Vareya  0B
• Golabek, Zachary  1G
• Shabangu, Mixo  1G
• Mwaluku, Rugare  1V
• Nomeva, Bontle  1V
• Ramluckan, Mahir  1V
• Mupandawana, Amalia  2G
• Mdlovu, Kwezi  2G
• Sabela, N’Wayitelo  2V
• Abdoorahaman, Aria  3G
• Mabalane, Lelomo  3G
• Ngoma, Khanyisile  3G
• Tsekoa, Katleho  3G
• Chetty, Misha  3S
• Naidoo, Zyler  3S
• Chimakurthy, Akshara  3V
• Frank, Jordan  3V
• Mamombe, Tanyaradzwa  3V
• Radebe, Luphiwo  3V
• Capazario, Tara  4G
• Seshabhatter, Lalith  4G
• Makuwe, Lesedi  4S
• Mangwanya, Kuziva  4S
• Mamabolo, Phenyo  4V
• Mohunraju, Varun  4V
• Ramatong, Kearabecwe  4V
• Nyembe, Siyanda  5G
• Sewchurn, Sonali  5S
• Mutambiranwa, Tariro  5S
• Mpala, Zoleka  6G
• Daya, Kavita  7G
• Prins, Chloe  7S

We look forward to the next chapter in the Eisteddfod – the NEA Young Performer’s Awards, where we hope to see our Summerhill stars continue to shine brightly! Well done to all our teachers and students!