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Academic Awards Assembly – 13 May 2019

ACADEMIC AWARDS Term 2 – based on Term 1 results GRADE 8 Headmaster’s Commendation: Armstrong, Kirstin Boettiger, Araya Hurly, Taryn Maddocks, Lauren Mbanga, Azolile Mildenhall, Kayleigh Sheard, Lara Smith, Kayleigh Van Wyk, Megan Vassiliou, Tricia Williamson, Taylor Windsor, Holly Top Achievers: Hurly, Taryn Lacey, Jamie Smith, Kayleigh Vassiliou, Tricia Williamson, Taylor GRADE 9 Headmaster’s Commendation:…

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Siya Nomoyi (Headgirl) on leading the school in 2019

“…From the day I arrived at Kingswood on the 11th of January 2015, my family and I have been welcomed   with open arms. That day marked the beginning of a lifelong relationship between the school and my family. Kingswood has been my sanctuary, my place, my home. I arrived in an environment that allowed me to…

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Ben Maposa (Headboy) on leading the school in 2019

“…Kingswood College has been my home for nearly five years, and I can confidently say that this has been an experience like no other. I have grown, spiritually, mentally and physically (just about half an inch) and have been propelled to greater heights that have, not only allowed me to access my true potential, but…

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Inspiring Learning

The teaching spaces at the Kingswood Junior School are undergoing a metamorphosis in this, its 125th jubilee year. In an ever-changing world, schools cannot rely solely on traditional classroom spaces as a means to facilitate teaching. To this end, our Junior School has undertaken to move with the times! Pupils thrive in spaces which allow…

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Educating for a new world

Kingswood College, while celebrating its rich history of 125 years of excellence and deeply respecting the core values and traditions developed over the years, realises that a world class school should meet the educational needs of contemporary and future young “digital natives” or the so-called “Generation Z”. The school analysed  how it can continue to…

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Kingswood’s Character Curriculum… A first in Africa

In its Centenary Year, Kingswood College pays tribute to 125 years of education informed by Methodism, by becoming the first school in Africa, and one of a small band of schools in the world, to formalise Character Education in its curriculum. The school’s goal to produce principled young men and women skilled to be successful…

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Neil Aggett Memorial Award Recipient 2019

Citation – Siyamthanda Nomoyi Siyamthanda Nomoyi, fondly known as Siya, is a true role model to her peers.  She is able to stand up for what is right without being swayed by peer pressure.  She has deep respect for her fellow man and demonstrates inner courage to fight for human dignity for those who are…

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13th Annual Neil Aggett Memorial Lecture

This morning the annual Neil Aggett Memorial Lecture took place at Kingswood College. The lecture takes place each year to celebrate the life of Neil Aggett and to honour his legacy. This year, Kingswood College welcomed Dr Gavin Andersson, friend of the late Neil Aggett, former trade unionist and Apartheid activist, prominent scholar in the…

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Kingswood hosts annual U13 Co-Ed Hockey Festival

Last week saw Kingswood College host its annual U13 Co-Ed Hockey Festival on 14 & 15 March. Traditionally a one-day festival, this year it took place over two days to form part of Kingswood’s Foundation Weekend and greater 125 Jubilee celebrations. The campus was bustling with people and activities and it was no different up…

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Kingswood College celebrating 125 years of excellence

This year, Kingswood College has been celebrating its 125th year and from 13 – 17 March celebrated our Foundation Weekend.  As part of the celebrations the college reflects on the past and honours all who contributed to making Kingswood a world-class school. Kingswood believes the best and most appropriate way to honour past generations, is…