ATHLETE DELIVERS STAR PERFORMANCES THROUGH ENDURING COMMITMENT
On 15 April Nick de Scally took part at the Umgeni Valley KZN Trail Run and came 3rd in a very competitive field. On 21 and 28 April he took part at the Winterton Park Run. He came 1st on 21 April in a time of 16:59 and on 28 April he managed to break his […]
HONOURING MULTILINGUALISM
The annual Grade 9 Afrikaans Dinner is a memorable evening founded by Cecile Hackland, who teaches Afrikaans and Music. Students host the evening where we listen primarily to Afrikaans and yet are also reminded to recognise the wonder of understanding and speaking more than one language. This year we welcomed special guests Father Allan Moss, Denisé […]
NIKHIL GOPAL WINS BRIDGE FUND MANAGERS JUNIOR SERIES NORTH FINAL
Nikhil Gopal, in Grade 11, birdied the 36th hole at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington, on Sunday, 22 April 2018 to finish ahead of Ryan van Velzen in the Bridge Fund Managers Junior Series North Final. This secured Nikhil the top position which means that he will go on to compete in the prestigious US Junior […]
SVEN CYCLES 45KM IN MID ILLOVO MTB CLASSIC
Sven Van Zuydam (Pictured here on the RHS) in Grade 8 competed in the Husqvarna Mid Illovo MTB 45km Classic on Sunday, 22 April. He came 22nd overall out of 205 males, and 8th in his age category (Youth) His time was 2:29:54. Well done Sven!
HOLIDAY OUTREACH
During the past school holiday a group of Grace College students went to the P.A.R.R. (PMB Rescue and Rehome) kennels where they lent a hand cleaning kennels, washing bowls and unblocking gutters. The students who participated were; Toni Hemming, Gabi Hemming, Sne Sithole, Caitlyn Ogilvie, Sebastion Homan and Karl Rindfliesch.
SHOW JUMPING SUCCESS FOR ROXANNE
Roxanne Luxford (Gr10) placed 4th in her class, at the Land Rover Durban Shongweni Derby, this past weekend. Well done Roxanne!
SA SCHOOLS CANOEING FOR ERIN
Erin Lane participated in the KZN Canoe Sprint Championship and the Canoeing South Africa’s Schools Sprints Championships during the school holidays. In terms of KZN Canoe Sprint Championships Erin achieved the following:4th 500m K1 Final3rd 200m K1 Final2nd 500m K2 Final2nd 200m K2 FinalPlaced 4th overall on the points table. In terms of the South African School […]
GRADE 8 INNOVATION PROGRAMME FOR 2018
The start to the academic year at Grace College saw the inception of the Grade 8 Innovation Programme for 2018, led by Mrs Quibell and her team. This programme embraces an innovative approach to learning through critical thinking and experiential teaching.The key elements which this program addresses are;• Creativity• Collaboration• Communication• Cognitive Flexibility (resilience)• Character Education• Cultural […]
HONOURS FOR NICK DE SCALLY
Nick de Scally, who is coached by his father Martin de Scally and also by Chris Whyte, trains daily and sometimes runs twice a day. He participates in numerous middle distance events and athletics meetings around the country. At Grace College’s Final Assembly for Term 1, Nick was awarded Honours for his success when he […]
NIKHIL GOPAL IS VCC CHAMP ONCE AGAIN
Nikhil Gopal, a golfer in Grade 11, retained his title of Victoria Country Club Champion this weekend in Pietermaritzburg. He won by 6 shots, finishing four under par. He played 138 over the two days of the competition.
