Newsletter 01/2025

Dear Parents

I hereby extend a heartfelt greeting and welcome to all our families. As the first week of school for 2025 ends, I take this opportunity to wish everybody a happy and successful year ahead.

The excitement on campus across Grades 1 through 12 has been wonderful to see. The academic and culture timetables are in full flow, the sport practices have commenced, and we have already enjoyed a number of formal events and gatherings such as staff meetings, Grade 8 Orientation, Junior School and High School assemblies, and Junior School ‘meet the teacher’ meetings. The parents at Roots will have the opportunity to meet with their children’s respective teachers on Monday 20 January and Tuesday 21 January.

I look forward to connecting with parents at our sports fixtures this term, as well as at the Big Red Picnic on Friday 31 January.

STAFF NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations
Mr Werner Haydam married Miss Sarah Claassen in December. We wish Mr & Mrs Haydam all the very best as they begin their new adventure in life together.

New Appointments

• Mrs Angelique Wright: Marketing
• Mr Mfanelo Mnqayi: IsiZulu FAL: Grades 8 – 12 (Term 1)
• Mrs Nomcebo Ntshangase: IsiZulu FAL: Grades 8 – 12 (Start Term 2)
• Mrs Jayne Austen: Mathematics: Grades 10 – 12 (Term 1)
• Mrs Tanya van der Walt: Mathematics: Grades 10 – 12 (Term 2 - 4)
• Mrs Jenny du Pisanie: Life Sciences: Grades 8 -12
• Mrs Laura Dubber: English: Grades 8 - 11
• Miss Kirsty Richardson: Class teacher: Grade 3
• Mrs Adele Naidoo: Junior School: Robotics
• Mrs Mary Ellens: Class teacher: Grade R
• Miss Debbie Moynihan: Remedial - Junior School

GRADE 12 IEB NSC RESULTS – CLASS OF 2024

I am absolutely thrilled with the results produced by our Matric Class of 2024. These young men and women emerge from school as well-rounded youngsters who have worked towards achievements not only reflected in the classroom, but also on the sports fields, in various forms of Culture, and in projects that involve service to communities. They have done themselves, their parents, and their school, exceptionally proud and I wish them well as they venture out into a society where I am certain they will make positive contributions.

Summary of results:

• Total candidates: 42
• Pass rate: 42 (100%)
• Bachelor Degree pass: 41 (98%)
• Diploma Pass: 1 (2%)
• Tertiary study access: 42 (100%)
• Number of distinctions: 56
• Average distinctions per pupil: 1.3
• Pupils above 70% overall average: 18 (43%)

TOP PUPIL PERFORMANCES

1. Liam Taylor
   Average 84%
   Distinctions 6
   National Top 1 % Engineering Graphics and Design
    
2. Judith Kaffka genaamd Dengler
   Average 82%
   Distinctions 6
    
3. Dylan Reddy
   Average 79%
   Distinctions 4
   79% Further Studies Mathematics
    
4. Shenika Govender
   Average 79%
   Distinctions 3
    
5. Ruan Pretorius
   Average 77%
   Distinctions 3

Special acknowledgement

• Aidan Windwaai
  National Top 1 % Engineering Graphics and Design

“As we begin a new year of moulding brains and inspiring futures, remember that your devotion sows the seeds of excellence in each student. Embrace the adventure, spark curiosity, and watch the classroom blossom with limitless possibilities.”
~ Alfred Melvin Soliva

Kind regards

Wayne Rademan