●Official Statement from the pupils of Kingswood College ● When we examine what our school is currently experiencing in regard to racial issues, it is easy to say that we are simply going through a difficult period, however, this has been with us for some time. The outcry from the pupils on social media was…
To our pupils, to our parents, to our community. Allegations have been made, voices have been heard. The school has been facilitating talks with all pupils, staff, concerned parents, and have worked tirelessly the past few days to ensure that we do this right. Not for Kingswood, but for our pupils. In the last few…
A number of of our Junior musicians took part in the Trinity Music Exams. Their results were received last week. Below are the respective achievements for each instrument: Flute Grade 1: Tyler-Star Hillier (distinction), Danielle Hazelden & Jaden Laing & Abulele Mbanga (all with merit)Grade 3: Micaela Wilmot (merit) Clarinet Grade 2: Zizi Gqoboka (merit)Grade…
We have received the results of the Afrikaans Conquesta examinations (Grade 5-7) written in September. This is a credible benchmarking exercise, which focuses on reading comprehension and language structures and use. A number of our pupils attained very good results. Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Platinum : 85 – 100% Charlo Connan…
Kingswood College Water Polo once again hosted the very special U13 Kingswood Girls Water Polo Festival as our last major sporting festival during our 125 Jubilee year. The respective champions of this age group from schools all around the country traveled to Grahamstown (Makhanda) making up the 18 schools that participated over this past weekend. Paul Martin,…
Our Senior Chapel Stewards had a retreat this weekend. Coming in on a high after celebrating the Bok’s victory, they started with team building and games, enjoyed a braai together and spent time in worship. Rev Tim invited them to be alone with God on Sunday morning reflecting on some material and then they shared…
1st Girls Report: The first team water polo girls traveled to Johannesburg for the St Stithians Invitational Water Polo Tournament. Having lost most of our starting seven, it was a tournament where we aimed to rebuild our team and learn to play together. The girls had an excellent tournament and improved game on game. We…
At the Senior School Prizegiving held last week, our Headboy for 2019, Ben Maposa addressed the school: “Good afternoon all. Greetings to Mrs Hornby, Chair of the Kingswood Council, Mr & Mrs Collier, Mr & Mrs Vorster, to the respective heads, Councillors, invited guests, parents, staff and fellow Kingswoodians. I truly appreciate being given this time…
At our Prizegiving held last week, our Headgirl for 2019, Siyamthanda Nomoyi made a powerful speech to the school, council, parents and friends of the College. “Molweni, my name is Siyamthanda Nomoyi, UMagatyeni, umamali, UNdondela uNkomezi bomvu. As you see me today, I may come as one, but I stand as 10 thousand. Today I…
Muirhead Founders Friend Award citations : Alistair-John Collier and Anton Vorster At the Senior School Prizegiving held last week, the prestigious Muirhead Founders Friend Award was bestowed on two very special people in our Kingswood Family. Background to the award: It was presented for the first time in 2004, after it became apparent to the…
