BIG SISTERS & BROTHERS for 2020 Grade 8's

Rise to the occasion...

I had the privilege of meeting these learners in the front foyer of the school and they volunteered to assist from orientating Grade 8 learners to assisting in all facets of school.  Academic and extra mural - we will see them taking the lead.

  



From Left to Right: Front row - Shameema Abrahams; Aishé Richards; Stephanie Mc Mahon; Emihle Oliphant; Robyn Williams; Khensani Klaasen; Chuma Fibi

From Right to Left: Middle row - Bianca van Tonder; Laura Hamunakwadi; Ana Antonio Kissama; Nicola Buys; Tamara Skinner; Britney Joseph; Jade Abrahams; Nadine Nel; Courtney Sardo; Brogan Andrew; Sameul Kordom

From Left to Right: Back row - Michee Kabeya; Ceejay Abrahams; Jorddy Kieno; Robin van der Berg





GOODWOOD COLLEGE RECEIVES A FRIENDLY VISIT FROM SAPS

Today we were blessed when Sergeant Pheiffer introduced Captain Wentzel to the deputy principal Mr Barkhuizen. We have frequent visits from SAPS and communication between the school and the communication officer means a lot. We salute sergeant Pheiffer for her patience and warm hearted interest in our community.

Mrs Africa also joined the conversation and we hope to have a safe and wonderful 2020 school year...

Captain Wentzel; Mrs Africa and Sergeant Pheiffer

MRS AFRICA WELCOMES THE SENIOR LEARNERS AT THE ASSEMBLY AREA

Eager and ready to meet their register teachers! G9 - G12 listen to hear where the designated area is where they will meet their Grade Head Educators.

In 2020 we have the Grade 12 Grade Heads - Mrs Claasen & Mrs Gall; Grade 11 - Mr Turner & Mr Swart; Grade 10 - Miss Swanepoel and Miss Louis; Grade 9 - Mrs Jacobs assisted by Miss Janse van Rensburg (jr) and Grade 8 - Mrs Naidoo & Mrs Baard. They were all busy organising the learners to go to the correct register class.

Ready to go to their Grade Head Educators. "Shine like a diamond"





GRADE 8'S GREET THEIR PARENTS AND MEET THE PRINCIPAL

A landscape photo is the only way to comprehend the anticipation of the Grade 8 parents that greet their children at the gate to meet the Headmistress, Mrs Africa at the front gate on the first school day of 2020.

After the formal and hearty welcome from the principal, the parents greeted the Grade 8's and they had to be ticked off in the register.

 



Mrs Baard calls out the names of the first section and Miss Carolison (left) and Mr Barkhuizen (right) greet the learners as they enter the school building.

 

 



2020 THE NEW DECADE @ GWC

Wednesday 15 January 2020

It is the dawn of a New Decade. Goodwood College is going to go places this year.

School started on Monday 13 January 2020 for teachers already and they were very busy to get the school ready for the learners who will be arriving for the new school year.

 

Grade 8's were busy with orientation on Tuesday 14 January and they were bright "eyed and bushy tailed" when they met in the hall to listen to their new Grade 8 Grade Heads Mrs Naidoo and Mrs Baard; Register teachers: Miss Abrahams and Miss Carolison as well as senior learners who gave them a tour of the building.

 

Mr Barkhuizen mentioned during his welcoming speech that he is looking at a Grade 8 group that applied to be learners of Goodwood College long in advance and therefore their applications were successful and they are now in his eyes the potential Matric Class of 2024, no matter from where they were in 2019. From now on they are "part and parcel" of Goodwood College.

21 JULY 2019

BAXTER THEATER HOST FUNNY FESTIVAL. HELP US RAISE FUNDS PLEASE.
ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT TO BE COLLECTED AT THE SCHOOL TOMORROW.
R190 per ticket
Phone the school: 021 5346246

YOUTH DAY DREAMS

JEUGDAG DROME - GOODWOOD KOLLEGE

'n Groepie van die leerders het pret in Afrikaans en ons is trots op hul inisiatief.

Kyk gerus na die video op YouTube deur op die skakel te kliek onder die illustrasie

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4mHwoJJsvI

 

 



CAT WINTER SCHOOL

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR GOODWOOD COLLEGE CAT LEARNERS JUNE WINTER HOLIDAY

The I-CAN Centre is situated in the Old Multi Purpose Building 88 Halt Road Elsies River and their contact number is 021 202 0596

MORE INFORMATION AT: www.winterschool.i-can.org.za

GO GREEN OR GO HOME! - INTER HOUSE ATHLETICS 2017

Amazing spirit and joyful day!

 Inter-house Athletics day, was a day of jubilation at our school. Teams of Yellow, White and Green was taking part in the In-house Athletics competition. We wished for a green grass athletics track and a "GEES" that could bring us union and a sense of well-being for 2017. All 3 teams had to "Brag" big and loud. Looking back at the day: GREEN is IN. Congratulations to everyone. It was a synergy of team work to make this day possible. Thanks to all the effort from teachers who went the extra mile and host this fantastic event.

1000 Photos cannot describe the "Gees" on this day.
Thank you learners of Goodwood College for taking part in this eventful day.

2017 First Assembly

Moments like this is precious and dear to our school.

 

 

"First Assembly" 2017 Grade 8's join in the celebration of our teachers with 100% pass in their learning areas.

2017 - New teachers

Joining us in 2017 - Welcome to Goodwood College

Joining our staff component. Our staff-intake for 2017. We welcome you to our school and hope you find "solid ground" in our establishment. We strive to be a diverse and caring school that operates as one BIG family. Our message to you is: "Excellence is measured according to the value you add to our school and the difference you make on a day-to-day basis".

On the left Top and below: Mr N Davids; Miss Swanepoel; Miss Nel
Right Top to below: Mrs Skopilis and Mr Engeldou.

Team of 2017 - Thanks to our teachers

It is the rhythm of a TEAM that will determine the pace of  2017. May we be the cosmic favourites to produce a harmonious and well deserved pass rate, yet again.

Gathering on the evening of 9 January, the staff had an inspirational "DRUMBA" experience. Getting together and celebrating a year's (2016) "flash backs" and determining the "pulse" of the year to come. Thanks to all staff members. We are a "tribe" of our own as the sounds of drums pulsed for 1hour in the hall. Each and every teacher made a difference in the lives of our Grade 12's. More important is the tempo of quality teaching and learning for the rest of the learners from Grade 8 - 11 this year. Let us build a legacy of commitment and create a safe school...

All of these individuals make up a team to be reckoned with. Informal and ready for 2017.

2016 - Grade 12 Celebrations - 100% Pass

Some of the photo's...

We are so proud! More photo's and reviews of the past two days will follow!

On-going celebrations. We were so proud to let Goodwood College start the first day of the 2017 school year with such a positive morning. 
As a team of teachers and learners we are constantly aware that we are on our path to Excellence!

MATRICS OF 2016 - 100% PASS RATE - CONGRATULATIONS!

Jubilation and humble appreciation when the formal announcement was made that the G12's of 2016 achieved a 100% pass rate.

Thanks to all teachers who came to school to share in the moment of glory. May this achievement be a beacon of team work in our school. Wow!



Attitude determines Altitude - the journey to Accounting excellence

The photo-compilation says it all. Long after school hours on a Friday, Miss Muller and her students engage in the finer "high flyer" part of Accounting.

Djamillah and Djibreelly Mutabazi serious at work for more than two hours after school on a Friday. Miss Muller takes them to  another level in Accounting Grade 9.

 

Thanks Miss Muller for the positive and inspirational engagement with our learners. No wonder their names are amongst the top 10 of their grade.

2016 Mr&Miss GOODWOOD COLLEGE [PROMOTION] - SATURDAY 27 AUGUST 2016

Today a total new approach! Teachers are going to WIN the title of Mr GC or Miss GC. Watch this space!

In the true spirit of a beauty pageant our fantastically young and vibrant teachers met at the assembly area. Dressed for success they posed for an early morning "shoot". If they are so enthusiastic early in the morning, you must see them on the evening of the pageant!!

The teachers are ready! Great pre-Spring fun!

We would love to see the "Judge's" favourites. At our last assembly all contestants were mentioned and according to the opinion of everyone, it seems that the "real" competition is going to be ONE "earth-rocking" experience.

Tickets was sold during school hours, but can still be purchased at the gate. Tickets now available R30 @ gate-booking-availability.

BUSINESS STUDY QUIZ

In the Computer Applications Technology environment, we embrace Apps. Our Business Study teachers attended a Quiz-morning. Taking photos on the day and sending it with text. It was an early morning for everyone on this day. Thanks to Me Martilene & Chrisme Nel for the extra effort to assist our learners in their pursuit of excellence. We appreciate their added value to our school.

Business Study Quiz Competition at HS Tafelberg in Bothasig. They went through to the Cup Final!!! Taking part against Milnerton High, Bosmansdam High etc.

17 Schools taking part. 4 Rounds of solid conversation.

Goodwood College got to Round 2 of the Final Countdown.

SKITTEREND.

Our motto is not the final Cup, but the journey! More photos will follow.

This is the way to go. Business is busy!

 

GOODWOOD COLLEGE HAS TALENT!

So many talent!

Photos posted.

 

CONSUMER STUDY LAB UPGRADE 2016

Thank you.

We are humble in our acknowledgement of the extended hand of caring from our sponsors.

(It leaves us with a loss of words.)

We strive to uplift and educate our "dear" learners to reach their maximum potential.

Our core business is to teach them the basics of food technology and planning to run a successful household/entrepreneurial venture. The environment to teach them must embody today's standards. Hence the necessity of an upgrade in the Consumer Study Classroom.

Thanks to all stakeholders. You all contributed to the one ingredient in a recipe that will ensure a 100% end result.

Sun International; Sun Grand West; Sun Golden Valley and Sun Table Bay Hotel

General Manager of Grand West: Mr Naidoo and his dedicated team experiencing our revamped Consumer Room.

Goodwood College - FUN reward day celebration - 8 April 2016

This blog page is dedicated to Mrs Dominique Perrang and her team.

FUN AND FUN AND REWARD DAY

We were bound by safety and security protocol from WCED to refrain from having "surf walks". It is necessary if we look at annual drownings and accidents. We respect that. Instead of going to the ocean, we brought fun and water to our beautiful school.

Have a close look at all the photo's. It took some time for the CAT team to get hold of them. It was such fun and the extreme summer weather played a role to make this the best first Friday of the second term. Thanks to all stakeholders, teachers and learners. Next time we hope to see more than the 1/3 of you in our ongoing venture to raise funds and make your journey from Gr8 to Gr12 to be fun an fantastic.

FIRST PRIZE: JAYDEE HARTZENBERG; SECOND: KESHIA FESTUS AND THIRD: SARAH MOUHANI. 
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOUR EFFORT. THANKS!!!

Egg race; Sack race; Gladiators; Super Water Slide and much more. MUSIC from Mr Alexander. Look at all their smiles.

On a day like this the staff rejoice and take part in all the events. 
Thanks to all of our staff: ON and OFF camera.

OUR 4 TOP LEARNER LEADERS

OUR FOUR PILLARS

 

You need four pillars to build a solid structure. Just as you need two legs to keep you upright in unforeseen circumstances. - Anonymous

 

 

BACK: Farieda Titus and Chandler Patel
FRONT: Danielle Seale; Mr Barkhuizen; Mrs Africa (Principal); Mika Arendse



TOP GRADE 10 CAT LEARNER - BRYCE AKWO

BRYCE AKWO TOP ACHIEVER CAT

Today in the CAT class, we had our own "Prize Giving" ceremony. Mr Barkhuizen gave a cash incentive to the top performer in Theory to prove that this section of the final mark (Theory + Practical) can have a radical influence on the final mark. During our first assessment in Grade 10 it is great fun to see the competition between learners.

Congratulations Bryce. This small token of appreciation comes with a huge responsibility. "You need to stay at the top to compete with the BIG GUNs in CAT for the rest of the year."

 

Bryce receives the R150 prize money. Well done Bryce we are proud of you!



Worth mentioning the TOP TEN! Watch this space!

 



ROCKING THE FUTURE EXPO FOR GRADE 12'S

CHOICES, CHOICES AND MORE . . .

On Monday 7 March we had a visit from various post matric intstitutions. Mrs Cox and learning area educators allowed the Grade 12's a moment to pause and broaden their horizons. Maybe dreams were awakened by the lively presentations of these dinamic marketing presenters. "I sure had fun and hmmm maybe I'll persue a dream of my own, in my dreams it is".

Spell bound and interested. The magic of a possible future that can rock your existence!!! WOW.

 

THE BIG FIVE! - We are so proud of you!

On Friday 26 February and Saturday 27 February 5 of our athletes attended a Northern Zone athletics meeting at Green Point Stadium. Thanks guys, you make us proud. Timothy Olivier performed so well in the Long Jump item that he was selected for the 2016 Northern Zone team. WOW!

Off the track "mean machines"

 

THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2016 - JOINT G08 BLAZER AND G12 TIE CEREMONY

Another first. Joint ceremony. Welcome Grade 8's and a salute to our Grade 12's. You looked so great!

 We are proud of you!

OUR HEAD PREFECTS: Danielle Seale and Mika Arendse. (In the center of the collage)  DEPUTY HEAD PREFECTS: Farieda Titus and Chandler Patel (bottom left of the collage)

FRONT PAGE: TYGERBURGER 24/02/2016 Goodwood edition

The message reaches the community!

Thank you Mr Ross and stakeholders.

RIVERTON ESTATE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION/CPF/GOODWOOD COLLEGE/CITY OF CAPE TOWN - THANK YOU

We are humble when we thank all stakeholders for 19.02.2016's project

The purpose of today's project explained to our young minds to leave a space better than you visited it at first.

Pride in engaging with the task at hand. A thick cloud bank hides our beautiful Table Mountain.

OPERATION RESTORE PRIDE - TRANSFORMATION OF THE CANAL

Mrs Africa; Mr Ross from the Riverton Estate Resident's Association; dignitaries of the City of Cape Town and a selected group of the RCL, JCC and Grade 8's got together to restore pride on the canal side of our school. From Chelsea bridge to the Paul Kruger bridge. Follow up for the last run next to the school will happen soon. All the flood wall slabs was painted white to enhance the beauty of the Elsieskraal River. More photo's will be posted as soon as we receive more information. We stand proud and salute our learners and teachers for participating in this project. "We leave a legacy by demonstrating our presence in the community" A special word of thanks to RERA for this effort and we thank Saadiqa Petersen G10E1 as member of the RCL (representative council of learners) for driving this project form GC's side. Saadiqa, we are PROUD of you.

“Life is like the river, sometimes it sweeps you gently along and sometimes the rapids come out of nowhere.”
― Emma Smith

WATER FOUNTAINS FOR THE THIRSTY!

Today we have installed two water fountains that will alleviate the pressure on our ablution blocks. They are situated in a safe area of the school and within reach of everyone. Thanks to Mr Davids for this initiative. It is a welcome addition to our facilities.

GOODWOOD COLLEGE'S OFFICIAL FLAG BEARER

Clint Jacobs Grade 12AE finds joy in his very important service to our school. He is always so polite and dedicated when it comes to flag matters. We are proud of you Clint.

A job well done!

2016 G4 ATHLETICS @ UWC'S TRACK AND FIELD

 “A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.”

– Mary Lou Retton

Goodwood College is so proud of the brave effort of our athletes today. WOW. Thanks to all athletes, teachers and organisers for a fun filled day. G4 schools showed solid and amazing interaction. In this collage you will notice an early start with breakfast for the athletes, the bus ride to the stadium and some action on the track. A special word of thanks to Me Cox and co-organizer Mr Davids for your special input. Mostly made possible by the dedication from several members of staff. We will honour our athletes at a special assembly.

 

 

FANTASTIC COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT PROJECT!

On Friday 19 February 2016 Operation Restore Pride will take place on the Canal side of the school. We thank Mr Steve Ross and RERA for this initiative. Our RCL and JCC will invite learners from each grade to join them in an effort to enhance the beauty of our environment. This is a fantastic project and it is our wish that the rest of the school will join us at 13:00 on Friday.

 

Riverton Estate Residents Association, City of Cape Town and Goodwood College

V A L E N T I N E S - Grade 12 initiative - 12 February 2016

Sometimes one has to STOP and smell the roses.

Mrs Tarien Cox and her team of register teachers and Grade 12 learners created a fun filled show during break today. There was something in the air and a buzz in the passages. It must have been Love?

 

Grade 9 Workshop - Have you got attitude? Friday 5 February 2016

Miss Visser and her team of register teachers had a workshop. All about attitude. The saying goes: "Your attitude determines your altitude!" We thank all participants and presenters who made this possible.

Happy faces! Fun activities! Grade 9's ROCK!

 

I C E BREAKER FOAM DANCE 2016

What a massive success! Thank you learners for a fun filled evening. Thanks to the organizer Mrs Perrang for the initiative and hard work. The CPF and Neighbourhood watch of Riverton who secured the terrain and fences. Mr Naidoo and his team of men that cleaned the terrain and building on Saturday. Also all the teachers that contributed to do duty on the night.

These photo's are merely a few to show our learners that did not take part what they have missed...

 

Grade 8's - "A day before the new school term"

Informal visit to the new school environment!

Today from 10:00 to 13:00 most of our new intake of Grade 8's for 2016 visited our school to explore the grounds and classrooms. They were met by the principal, deputy principal, grade head and educators. After a brief orientation session in the main hall, they divided up in groups and explored the terrain and classrooms. During their visit they had ample chance of asking questions and familiarize themselves with the new environment. Thank you Miss Kock (Grade Head) and Register educators: Miss Muller 8E1; Miss Herbert 8E2; Miss Williams 8E3 and Me Grobler 8E4.

 

 

6 JANUARY 2016 - GRADE 12 RESULTS

What an emotional morning. Congratulations Class of 2015. A pass rate of 97,6%! WOW. A special word of thanks to our dedicated staff and learners. The result shows team work at it's best.

All the excitement. Quisha George our TOP LEARNER.

Grade10's learning about Blogs

BLOGGING AND LEARNING

Today the Grade 10 E 2's are learning about blogging. It is so exiting.
Pity we don't have a photo ready.

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GESELLIGE Brrrrrr. brrrrrr. Landskaphernuwing op sy beste

Soms, onverwags, gebeur dinge wat mens met baie dankbaarheid vul. Die afgelope drie dae al is daar 'n gebrom om en naby ons skool. Die pragtige bome voor ons skool word gesnoei en laat die gebou toe om die son in te lok voor "Winter" met sy grys jas alles verander. Dan staan mens met jou kamera en deel dit met almal. Dankie aan Stad Kaapstad en sy span wat die werk met soveel energie en deeglikheid gedoen het.

KYK LINKS BO HOE LEKKER LOER ONS WEER NA TAFELBERG DEUR DIE BOOMPLAFON.