HS Sport vs Kokstad College

On 16 April, our high school teams faced Kokstad College in what is always a much-anticipated annual derby against our arch-rivals. Our rugby sides produced excellent results, with the U14’s winning 36–7, the U16’s dominating 62–0, and our 1st team grinding out a solid 10–3 victory. In hockey, our U16’s held their opponents to a goalless draw, while the 1st team narrowly lost 2–1 in a tightly contested match. On the netball courts, we continued our strong form, with the U16 team winning 25–8 against Focused and our 1st team securing a confident 23–11 victory over Kokstad College.

KEHS 1st Rugby vs KC

KEHS 1st Netball vs KC

KEHS U14 Rugby vs KC

SP Sport vs Rivermead

Our U11 and U13 rugby and netball teams played against Rivermead on 15 April. In netball, we dominated play, with our U11 side securing an impressive 21–0 victory and our U13 team following up with a strong 13–3 win. On the rugby field, we were equally formidable, as our U11 team ran in an emphatic 84–0 win, while our U13 side completed the clean sweep with a commanding 67–0 result.

Chess vs Focused

On 16 April, our chess teams took on Focused in a series of matches. Team B delivered an exceptional performance, winning all three rounds convincingly with scores of 4–1, 4–1 and 5–0. Team A faced a tougher challenge, losing each round, but showed determination throughout the competition.

KEHS JP & SP Winter Sports Festival

Our Winter Sports Festival for the junior and senior primary teams on 18 April was a highly successful day, filled with plenty of sport and great support from the large number of people in attendance. It was a fantastic display of participation and development across netball, hockey and rugby. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to making the day such a success.

Netball - Winter Sport Day

In netball, our U9 teams recorded one draw and two losses, while our U11 teams remained unbeaten with two wins and a draw. Our U13 teams secured one win and one loss, demonstrating steady progress.

In hockey, our U7 teams achieved five wins and three losses across all matches, while the U8 teams enjoyed an excellent outing with seven wins and one draw. The U9 teams recorded three wins and five losses, and our U11 teams remained unbeaten with three wins and two draws. At U13 level, we achieved three wins, one draw and two losses.

Tag Rugby - Winter Sport Day

On the rugby fields, our U7 teams secured two wins, two draws and two losses. The U8 teams achieved three wins, one draw and two losses overall. At U9 level, we recorded one win and three losses. Our U11 team performed well with two wins from two matches, and at the U13 level, we secured two wins and two losses from our teams.

U13 Hockey - Winter Sport Day

Overall, it was a highly successful and enjoyable day of sport for over 900 learners.

Surprise Matric Farewell

Our Grade 12 learners celebrated their matric farewell in unforgettable style at Lake Eland Game Reserve in the scenic Oribi Gorge. On 26 March, they set off for a secret destination, adding excitement and anticipation to the occasion.

The day was filled with adventure as learners took on the thrilling 4.5 km zip line, encouraging one another and embracing the experience. As evening approached, the atmosphere shifted to elegance as learners prepared for their farewell, dressed beautifully and ready to celebrate this important milestone.

The evening was truly special, with stunning décor, a delicious meal and a warm, festive atmosphere. It provided a meaningful opportunity for learners to connect and celebrate their journey together. On Friday, the excitement continued with paintball wars and visits to the beach and mall. We extend our sincere thanks to the Lake Eland team for their exceptional hospitality.

Kuswag SP Sports Week

From 22 to 25 March, our junior teams enjoyed a competitive and rewarding Sports Week hosted by Kuswag.

In rugby, our U11 team won two of their three matches, while our U13 side remained unbeaten with three convincing victories. In hockey, the U11 team excelled, going unbeaten with five wins and a draw, while the U13 team recorded three draws in a challenging set of fixtures.
In netball, our U11 team won three of their five matches, showing steady improvement, while the U13 team gained valuable experience against strong opposition.

HS Netball Margate Sports Tour

During the school holiday, our U16 netball teams enjoyed a successful tour, competing well throughout.

Our U16A team won the majority of their matches, delivering consistent performances against strong schools, while our U16B team showed great progress and finished the tour strongly.

HS Sport vs Port Shepstone

On 11 April, our high school teams produced excellent results against PSHS. In netball, both the U16 (26–11) and 1st team (22–11) secured convincing wins. In girls’ hockey, our U16 team drew 0–0, while our 1st team claimed a 2–0 victory. Our 1st boys’ hockey team also took to the field in a closely contested match, narrowly losing 0–1.

On the rugby field, our U14 team won 36–10 and our U16 side 27–7, while our 1st team faced a narrow 0–9 defeat. In chess, a special mention goes to Ntlantla January, who was named Player of the Tournament after winning all four of his games.

SP Rugby & Netball at Maclear Festival

Also on 11 April, our SP teams continued their positive form at the Maclear Festival. Both our U11 (24–0) and U13 (27–10) rugby teams secured impressive victories.

Our U13 netball team competed well in two closely contested matches, but lost to Maclear and Ugie.

Sport vs BVC

On 9 March, our senior primary sports teams enjoyed an afternoon of fixtures against our neighbours from BVC. In netball, our U11 team produced a confident performance to win 10–3, showing good teamwork and solid defensive play. Our U13 side also had a strong outing, claiming a 15–3 victory through accurate shooting and well-controlled movement across the court.

On the hockey field, our U11 team played with great energy and attacking intent to secure a 9–1 win. Our U13 match proved to be a much tighter contest and ended in a 0–0 draw, with both teams defending well. In rugby, our U11 and U13 teams combined strong running with disciplined defence to secure a well-earned victories.
The following day it was the turn of our high school teams to take on BVC. In netball, the U16 match was closely contested, with our team showing great composure to narrowly win 10–9. Our 1st team delivered a polished performance, working well together to claim a decisive victory. On the hockey field, our U16 side played with confidence and structure to win 8–0, while our 1st team followed up with a solid 7–0 result after a well-organised display.

In rugby, our U16 team produced a strong performance to defeat BVC 56–0, demonstrating good attacking play and disciplined defence. A particularly encouraging result came from our 2nd team, who took on BVC’s 1st team and played with great determination to secure a 24–7 victory.

U16 Rugby vs BVC

U11 Rugby vs BVC

1st Hockey vs BVC

Mini Cricket vs Rivermead

On 12 March, our young mini cricketers hosted Rivermead for an enjoyable afternoon of cricket. Our U7 team batted well to score 56/1 (56), while Rivermead finished on 33/3 (11). It was another fun and encouraging outing for our youngest players as they continue to develop their skills and love for the game.

The U8 match was closely contested, with KEHS scoring 47/6 (7.8) and Rivermead replying with 30/4 (7.5). Our U9 team also had a strong showing, finishing on 69/0 (69), while Rivermead managed 25/4 (6.5). It was pleasing to see the enthusiasm and teamwork on display across all the age groups.

SPC Pre-season Sports Festival

On Saturday, our high school teams travelled to SPC to participate in their pre-season Sports Festival, which provided valuable match experience against a variety of schools.

Our U16 netball team had a competitive run of matches, defeating Focused 14–0, narrowly losing to Shayamoya 9–10, and then recording convincing wins against Suid Natal (24–0) and Thembalethu (9–6). Our 1st netball team beat Suid Natal 19–3 and SMDS 12–5, but lost to Shayamoya 11–21. They progressed to the semi-finals, defeating SPC 12–2, before facing Shayamoya again in the final, where they finished as runners-up after an 8–23 loss.

In hockey, our U16 side recorded wins against Thembalethu (2–0), BVC (1–0) and SPC 2nd team (5–0), before narrowly losing 0–1 to South City. They progressed to the semi-finals, where they lost to KC. Our 1st hockey team drew 0–0 with SMDS, lost 1–2 to SPC, and recorded wins against BVC (2–0), Suid Natal (5–0) and South City (2–1). It was a good day of hockey and the girls played with great commitment and teamwork.

In rugby, our U14 team produced a strong display to defeat SPC 52–5. Our U16 side followed up with an impressive 83–7 win against SMDS. Our 1st team concluded the festival with a commanding performance against Thembalethu, highlighting the positive progress being made as the season approaches.

1st Netball vs Suid Natal

Mini Cricket

Our junior cricketers faced Focused on 5 March in a set of mini cricket fixtures. Our U7 side put in a determined performance, scoring 52–1 while restricting Focused to 32–2. It was a slow start and finish from our young players, but they held their composure well and secured the win.
Our U8 match proved more challenging. KEHS struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to take a wicket during the game, managing 37 runs. Focused scored 39 runs and claimed five wickets.

Our U9 team’s excellent bowling and fielding ensured that they dominated the match, scoring 88 for 2, while Focused managed 39 for 7.

KEHS KFC Mini Cricket Festival

The KEHS KFC Mini Cricket Festival, held on 7 March, was a great success. It was a wonderful day of cricket, with our young players enjoying valuable match experience and practising their developing skills.

Our U7 team produced strong performances in all their matches, defeating KPS 45–15, KJS1 36–17, KJS2 38–15.5 and SMDS 32–23.
In the U8 division, KEHS1 recorded a win against KJS1 (11.5–6.6) before narrowly losing to KPS (12.3–13). KEHS2 achieved a solid victory over KJS2 (11.6–4.4) but fell short against St Mary’s (3.1–6.3).

The U9 matches were equally competitive. KEHS1 secured wins against KJS1 (11–4.6) and KPS (27–7.2). KEHS2 defeated KJS2 convincingly (43–10) but were edged out by St Mary’s in a close contest (22–28.5).

HS Rugby & Netball

On Saturday, our high school rugby and netball teams travelled to play against Umtata for a competitive day of sport.
On the netball courts, our U16 team faced tough opposition and went down 14–4. Our 1st team, however, produced a confident display, defeating Umtata 12–4 with strong teamwork and accurate shooting.

On the rugby field, KEHS enjoyed an excellent outing. Our U14 team secured a well-earned 7–0 victory, while our U16 team recorded a convincing 31–0 victory. Our 1st team also impressed, finishing the day with a solid 12–5 win.

KZNCSSA Provincial Swimming

Eleven swimmers represented our school at the KZNCSSA Provincial Swimming event on 7 March. The competition provided excellent exposure and valuable experience for all those who participated.

A special congratulations goes to Qiana Haddon-Davies, who achieved outstanding results in the U9 girls’ events. She placed 4th in both the 25 m butterfly and 25 m freestyle, and finished 2nd in the 25 m backstroke.

Eastern Cape Primary Schools Athletics Championships

At the Eastern Cape Primary Schools Athletics Championships, Leah da Silva delivered an exceptional performance in the Girls U12 javelin event. She set a new provincial record with a throw of 26.89 m, surpassing the previous record of 26.37 m. This remarkable achievement is a testament to her dedication and hard work.

KEHS 1st Team Rugby, Hockey and Netball Festival

The KEHS 1st Team Festival held on 28 February, was a splendid occasion for our school and hopefully the first of many more. The day reflected lots of preparation and teamwork, with staff and learners working tirelessly to ensure that everything ran smoothly. We were proud to welcome the visiting schools: St Patrick's College, Maclear High School, Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School, St Monica's, Ixopo High School, Umtata High School, Khanya, Bergview College and Kokstad College, creating a vibrant and competitive festival atmosphere.

On the rugby field, our U16 side delivered an outstanding 24–0 victory over St Patrick’s College, while our 1st rugby team secured a 12–0 win against Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School, demonstrating disciplined defence and effective attacking play.

Our hockey team recorded impressive 3–0 wins over St Monica’s and Ixopo High School, a convincing 4–0 triumph against Umtata High School, and a hard-fought 0–0 draw with Bergview College. Although we lost to St Patrick’s College 1–2 and Kokstad College 0–2, our players showed resilience and determination throughout.

The netball courts were equally energetic and competitive. Our KEHS 1st team achieved excellent victories over St Patrick’s College (15–5), Ngangelizwe (11–10), Khanya (26–1) and Focused (30–0), and fought hard in a closely contested 8–11 match against Umtata High School. Our KEHS 2nd team also produced commendable results against the visiting 1st teams, defeating Bergview College (16–6), King’s College (15–13), Ixopo High School (15–7) and St Monica’s (17–13), while gaining valuable experience in a challenging match against Ngangelizwe, where they lost 8–19.

Beyond the results, the festival was a celebration of school spirit, sportsmanship and community. The fields and courts were filled with encouragement, camaraderie and pride, making the day a fantastic success. We really appreciate all the teams that attended and played excellent sport in the finest of spirits.

KEHS 1st Hockey vs Ixopo

KEHS 1st Rugby vs Ngangelizwe

KEHS 1st Netball

KEHS U16 Rugby vs SPC

JP & Pre-school Fun Gala

Our Pre-school and JP Fun Gala took place on Wednesday, 25 February, at the town swimming pool. Every learner had the opportunity to participate, ensuring an inclusive and exciting day for all. Events ranged from delightful Donkey Races for our youngest swimmers to full-length Freestyle races for our squad swimmers. All participants thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the friendly competition. Spectators proudly encouraged the little ones as they gave their best in the pool. The gala was a wonderful celebration of participation and courage and a resounding success.

Mini Cricket

On 26 February, our mini cricketers took to the field against St Monica's. It was another positive outing for our U7 cricketers. Although they started slowly in the field, they soon found their rhythm. Improved bowling and sharper fielding were followed by confident batting, with KEHS scoring 53 for 1. St Monica’s replied with 28 for 3. It is encouraging to see the steady development of our young players.

The U8 match was equally pleasing. St Monica’s posted 32 for 6, while our team responded with an excellent 47 for 3. The boys showed growing confidence with both bat and ball, working well together and applying the skills practised at training.

Our U9 boys delivered another composed performance. KEHS scored 40 for 1, while St Monica’s managed 22 for 2, rounding off a strong day for our mini cricketers.

KEHS Inflatables

The KEHS Inflatables day on 27 February, brought plenty of excitement, with learners enjoying hours of sliding, jumping and riding. The grounds were alive with laughter as children made the most of the activities. It was a joyful occasion and a welcome opportunity for everyone to relax and have fun together – not to mention the fear of height and speed.

KEHS Shines at the Matatiele Local Municipality Matric Awards

On 17 February, the Matatiele Local Municipality Matric Awards ceremony recognised the dedication and achievements of our pupils and staff in the 2025 Matric NSC exams. Areahe Kwili was placed in the Top 10 and achieved 1st place in History and English Home Language, while Unathi Koyana also featured in the Top 10. Reinhard Mulder achieved 1st place in Afrikaans FAL.

Mrs C de Kock (English HL), Mr Ndlovu (History), Mrs B Prinsloo (Afrikaans FAL) and Mrs Nyathi (Life Sciences) were rewarded for producing the best results in their subjects. Our school was further honoured with awards for Best Quality Results and announced as the Top School, a true reflection of our continued commitment to excellence.

Cricket

Our U13 cricket side delivered an excellent performance against St Monica’s on 16 February. Despite limited recent practice, the boys showed great composure and skill in this T15 fixture. Batting first, we posted a strong 121 for 4, while restricting St Monica’s to 29 runs and securing a 92-run victory. A special mention goes to Mohale Ramabitle, who claimed four wickets in a single over in a remarkable spell of bowling. It was an excellent all-round team effort and a positive contest between both sides.

On 19 February, our U9 hard ball side played against KJS. After restricting KJS to 72 for 6 in 20 overs, we chased down the target in just 16 overs, reaching 73 for 6 to win by four wickets. It was a confident and determined performance from our boys.

KEHS U9 Cricket vs KJS

Mini Cricket

Our U7 team produced a confident display against Focused on 17 February, scoring 39 runs without loss while restricting Focused to 24 for 3. Our U8 side followed with an impressive 63 for 3 in response to Focused’s 26 for 3. Our U9 team added to the success, making 53 for 3 and holding Focused to 47 for 3 in a closely contested match. It was a rewarding day for our young cricketers.

U8 Mini Cricket Team

Luna Ntuli U8 Mini Cricket vs KJS

On 19 February, our U6 boys thoroughly enjoyed their matches against Bergview. Team A narrowly lost 32 to 36 in a tight contest, while Team B secured a pleasing 35 to 22 victory. The enthusiasm and teamwork were wonderful to see.

On the same day, our U7 team travelled to KJS and delivered a composed performance, scoring 51 runs and taking 5 wickets while limiting KJS to 26 runs. The boys represented the school proudly both on and off the field. In the U8 match, KJS scored 46 and took 1 wicket, while we made 44 but claimed 5 wickets. Under the mini cricket scoring system, we secured the win, with Luna Ntuli taking an excellent four wickets.

HS Sports

Our High School teams enjoyed a highly successful day against Ixopo on 21 February. In rugby, our U14 side secured an impressive 31–7 victory, followed by a confident 37–5 win from our U16 team, while our 1st rugby team completed the clean sweep with a strong 27–7 triumph. Our hockey teams were equally impressive, with our U16 side claiming a 5–0 win and our 1st team delivering an outstanding 11–0 performance. On the netball courts, our U16 team earned a well-deserved 13–7 victory, and our 1st team rounded off the day with a convincing 28–13 win. It has been a week of excellent achievement across academics, culture and sport, of which we can all be immensely proud.

KEHS 1st Hockey Team

KEHS 1st Rugby Team

KEHS U16 Hockey Team

KEHS U16 Rugby Team

From dancing shoes to cricket bats, swimming pools and festival fixtures, our learners have enjoyed a busy and rewarding week representing KEHS.

JP & SP Valentine’s Ball

On 12 February, our JP and SP learners enjoyed a delightful Valentine’s Ball filled with excitement and happy memories. The children looked wonderful and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to socialise and dance together. The event was a joyful occasion for our younger learners to celebrate friendship in an atmosphere of fun and safety.

Mini Cricket vs Bergview College

On the same day, our U6 to U9 cricketers took on Bergview College in a series of mini cricket matches. Our U6 team played their very first cricket match, and what a special moment it was. The boys tried hard throughout the game. Although no runs were scored by either side, it was a wonderful introduction to the sport and a proud moment for our youngest players.

Our U7 boys scored 50 for 2 to win the game. Our U8 team scored 51 runs for 1 wicket while restricting Bergview to ensure the victory. Our U9 A team scored 57 for 2 wickets to win the match. Not to be outdone, our U9 B side scored 54 runs for 1 wicket for victory. It was a fantastic day of cricket, with our young players growing in confidence and showing great enthusiasm.

Orange Grove Sport Festival

From 13 to 14 February, our high school teams participated in the annual Orange Grove Sport Festival hosted by Sarel Cilliers High School. Our teams competed in rugby, hockey and netball against strong opposition, including schools with learner numbers at least three times our size.

Our U14 rugby team bravely faced very tough challenges against the much larger schools and were defeated by Ferrum and Vryheid. Our U16 team also encountered strong competition, losing to Sarel Cilliers and Vryheid. However, our 1st rugby team delivered an excellent performance, earning a well-deserved 29–22 victory over Ladysmith in a hard-fought match.

Our 1st hockey team had an impressive festival, remaining unbeaten in all their fixtures, earning two Player of the Match trophies. They secured a 2–1 win over Empangeni in a friendly match. The following day, they continued their strong form with a 2–0 victory against Vryheid and a hard-fought 0–0 draw against Amanzimtoti.

Our 1st netball team played two matches on 13 February, with a convincing 21–1 victory over Hamilton before narrowly losing 8–12 to Empangeni. On 14 February, our team continued to display their skill, defeating Escourt 11–3 and Utrecht 14–2, while narrowly losing 6–8 to Ferrum. Our team finished impressively fourth out of 20 schools. Our netball girls also brought home three Player of the Match trophies.

Christian Schools Zonal Gala

On 14 February, our swimmers delivered a good performance at the Christian Schools Zonal Gala. In the Girls’ U6 to U9 category, Gracelyn da Silva achieved second place, while Qiana Haddon-Davies secured first place. As a school, we finished third overall. Well done to all our swimmers for representing our school with determination and grace.

KEHS Inter-House Gala

On 5 February, a relatively small group of swimmers proudly took to the pool at the KEHS Inter-House Gala. What we lacked in numbers was more than compensated for by commitment and outstanding team spirit. The event was fun-filled and exciting, with learners cheering passionately and swimmers giving their all in every race. Graham House dominated the competition, winning both the Primary and High School divisions, while Melville House claimed the coveted Spirit Cup for their unwavering enthusiasm and support.

Cricket

Our younger cricketers took to the field in the U7 and U8 mini cricket matches against SPC on 5 February. In the U7 match, our boys posted a total of 61 runs for 4 wickets, while SPC responded with 50 runs for 3 wickets, resulting in a victory for SPC due to mini cricket rules. Our U8 team faced a tougher challenge, scoring 39 runs for 5 wickets, while SPC managed 51 runs for 3 wickets. Despite the result, our U8 players continued to grow in confidence.
Our U9 hard ball cricket team also competed against SPC. SPC set a formidable target of 173 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 1 wicket. Our team battled bravely in response, scoring 71 runs in 20 overs for 5 wickets. The match provided valuable experience as this was their first hard ball match.

KEHS Chess Festival

On Saturday, we proudly hosted the KEHS Chess Festival, welcoming 68 learners from six schools; King Edward High School, St Monica’s, Bergview College, Focused High School, Mary Ralake and Tholang Senior Secondary School. This impressive turnout reflects the strong interest and talent for chess within our town of Matatiele.

Chess plays a vital role in developing critical thinking skills, particularly in gateway subjects such as Mathematics and Physical Sciences, while also teaching important values like sportsmanship; a quality that was evident throughout the tournament. We congratulate all participants, as taking part is in itself a significant achievement. Craig Chibaya from Mary Ralake emerged as the champion of the day, an achievement made even more special as he was also last year’s winner at the tournament hosted by Focused High School. Honourable mentions also go to Poelo Hoffman from Focused High School, who secured second place, and Oratile Monamatha from Mary Ralake, who finished third. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Sondela, who generously sponsored the food, and to Ms Magadla who ensured all participants were well fed.

Our U11 and U13 cricket teams have been busy recently, taking part in a series of fixtures against SPC, UPS, St Mary’s and KPS. While results were mixed, the matches provided valuable experience and showed encouraging signs as the season continues.

Our U11 and U13 teams faced strong opposition from SPC on 19 January. In the U11 fixture, KEHS bowled first, restricting SPC to 117 for four from 20 overs. In reply, KEHS batted well to reach 88 for five, ultimately falling 29 runs short. Our U13’s also bowled with discipline, limiting SPC to 117 for nine, but found runs harder to come by and were bowled out for 73.

On 23 January, our U11’s played UPS, posting 72 for six from their 20 overs. UPS chased the target efficiently, reaching the total without loss. Our U13’s faced a challenging match, with UPS scoring 122 for five. KEHS responded positively with the bat, reaching 98 for six, but were unable to close the gap.

There were improved results against St Mary’s on 26 January. Our U11’s bowled first, restricting St Mary’s to 89 for three. KEHS then chased the target confidently, reaching the total after 15 overs for the loss of one wicket to secure a nine-wicket victory. Our U13’s followed this up with a strong performance, bowling St Mary’s out for 97 for six before reaching the target in the tenth over, again winning by nine wickets.

Our U11’s faced KPS on 30 January, scoring 73 for eight after batting first. KPS reached the target after 16 overs, winning by six wickets.

Both teams have displayed teamwork and a willingness to learn. These fixtures have provided important opportunities for development and our players will look to build on this experience in the upcoming matches.

A Bright Start to 2026

The start of a new year always brings renewed energy and excitement and 2026 is no exception. With new grades, new phases, new learners, new educators and many new young faces joining our community, we extend a warm welcome to everyone. We look forward to a year filled with growth, achievement and shared success as we continue to build on the strong foundations of KEHS. Our vision for 2026 is to rekindle the utmost dedication and passion for the school.

Matric Results – Class of 2025

We are proud to share the Matric results of the Class of 2025. For the fifth consecutive year, KEHS achieved a 100% pass rate. This earned us an honourable mention in the DBE School Performance report.

Our educators once again achieved a 100% pass rate in all subjects, but one, with learners earning 68 distinctions across a range of subjects. The Bachelor’s pass rate of 86.27% reflects the consistent academic standards at our school.

While the Dux of the School will be formally announced after the completion of the re-marking process, Areahe Kwili is a strong candidate with six distinctions.
We acknowledge the following learners who achieved three or more distinctions: Areahe Kwili (6), Unathi Koyana (5), Zamatolo Tuku (4), Emihle Gebuza (3), Mihle Mbangeni (3), Reinhard Mulder (3), Bukho Mvulana (3) and Ledia Seliane (3).

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on these outstanding results. We wish them well in their future endeavours.

Monitors’ Leadership Camp

From 16 to 18 January, our school monitors attended a leadership camp aimed at developing confidence, teamwork and essential leadership skills. The camp provided an enriching and memorable experience for all who participated.

Through activities such as raft building, a treasure hunt, wall climbing, canoeing and archery, the monitors were challenged both mentally and physically. These activities encouraged effective communication, co-operation, trust and perseverance, while pushing learners beyond their comfort zones and helping them grow in confidence.

The camp reinforced the values of true leadership - listening to others, encouraging teamwork, taking responsibility and leading by example. Our monitors returned to school not only with wonderful memories, but also with valuable lessons that will guide them in their leadership roles and personal lives.
We extend our sincere thanks to the educators and camp organisers for making this experience possible.

We look forward to an exciting and successful year ahead at KEHS.

Thank You, SPAR

On 4 November, our school received generous support from SPAR, who kindly donated school shoes for some of our learners. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to SPAR for investing in the wellbeing of our pupils. Their generosity ensures our learners step forward with confidence, both in and out of the classroom.

Mini Cricket Magic

Our young cricketers have had a busy and exciting start to November! On 4 November, our u7 and u8 teams took to the field against SPC. It was an exciting set of matches, with our u7 team putting in a determined effort but losing their game, while our u8 team celebrated a well-deserved win.

The cricket action continued at the KJS Mini Cricket Festival on 8 November, where both our u7 and u8 teams participated. Our u7’s played three matches, winning two and losing one, while our u8’s mirrored that result.

The teamwork shown by our young players was truly inspiring. Well done to all our budding cricketers, you have made KEHS proud!

Junior Primary Prize-Givings

The Junior Primary Prize-Givings, held on 28 and 29 October, were joyful celebrations of hard work, talent and perseverance. The hall buzzed with excitement as our Grade 1 to 3 learners received recognition for their exceptional achievements.

Learners who excelled in Mathematics were Husna Muhammadi, Amber van Dyk, Boleng Motsapi, Amohelang Mahara, Libonge Qwetha and Reaoboka Letuka.

Those who shone in English Home Language included Langa Nodada, Bohlokoa Rakoti, Onako Stemmer, Emihle Dube, Onalerona Mothapa and Bokgoni Hoffman.
In Afrikaans Home Language, Sion Marx was recognised for his outstanding performance.

A highlight of the event was the presentation of the Laken Phizacklea Trophy for Good Fellowship, awarded to Bokgoni Hoffman for her kindness, positivity and exemplary attitude towards her peers.

Bokgoni Hoffman received the Trophy for Good Fellowship at the Gr 3 Prize giving

Pre-school Prize-Giving

The week ended on an adorable note as our littlest learners took to the stage for their prize-giving ceremony on Friday. Dressed as the cutest animals, astronauts, drivers and boaters, the pre-school children captured everyone’s hearts with their enthusiasm, charm and joyful performances.

JP Cricket vs KJS

Our youngest cricketers displayed enthusiasm during their matches against KJS on 30 October. Our u7 team lost by just 5 runs while our u8 and u9 teams were victorious.

Mr Harrison Turns 60!

On 31 October, a very special celebration took place as we honoured our beloved Headmaster, Mr Harrison, on his 60th birthday. Learners marked the occasion by making cards and drawing beautiful pictures for him. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr Harrison for his many years of dedicated and inspiring leadership at KEHS.

Senior Primary School Prize-giving

Our Senior Primary Prize-giving, held on Wednesday 23 October, was a colourful and joyous occasion that recognised the hard work and dedication of our SP learners. The beautiful floral décor reflected this perfectly, with an array of bright blooms creating a cheerful and celebratory atmosphere. Awards were presented to learners who achieved the top three academic positions in each grade. In Grade 4, third place went to Esona Xhorile, second to Niki Enslin and first to Lakhiwe Mpengesi. In Grade 5, third place was awarded to Kungawo Mafunda, second to Sibabalo Zongola and first to Leah da Silva. The Grade 6 winners were Franco Marx in third, Taitum Naudé in second and David Abraham in first place. In Grade 7, Ezra Williams achieved third, Maruzé Needham took second and first place went to Lana Enslin.

Lana Enslin Dux 2025

The Dux Trophy for 2025 was awarded to Lana Enslin for her outstanding academic achievement. Recognition also went to our top sports performers whose commitment and skill stood out this year. Tamary Mandiwanzira and Maxine Peters were honoured for their excellence in girls' hockey, while Nkazimlo Nonjiji received the rugby award. Emihle Luphalule was acknowledged for her success in netball and Sibusiso Nkumbesi for cricket. Miyolo Mfenyana excelled in soccer and was also named Best Boy Sportsperson of the Year. Ntsika Hlaki was recognised for boys' hockey, Nkazimlo Nonjiji as Best Boy Athlete and Michelle Moyo as Best Girl Athlete. Ovayo Diko earned the award for Best Sporting Achievement and Tamary Mandiwanzira was named Best Girl Sportsperson. The James Freemantle Award for Good Fellowship was presented to Nkazimlo Nonjiji, who continues to lead with humility and respect.

Miyolo Mfenyana Best Sportsperson of the Year

Nkazimlo Nonjiji James Feemantle Award for Good Fellowship

Ovayo Diko Best Sporting Achievement

Another highlight of the event was the announcement of the 2026 monitors. The following learners were appointed: David Abraham, Lesedi Bolofo, Mveli Diko, Simon du Toit, Lolwam Duka, Lebo Erasmus, Troy Fuller, Sinelizwi Gcingca, Aphelele Gigaba, Precious Hlatuka, Onalenna Khuzwayo, Kayleigh King, Luhle Manci, Chuma Mlahlwa, Tahirah Moeketsi, Ovayo Mthwa, Taitum Naudé, Iminathi Ndamase, Douw Nel, Mivuyo Ngcaweni, Coleby Suddes, Arabela Telile and Devonté van Vollenhoven. Leadership positions were also announced, with Chloe Swartling appointed as Head Girl and Ovayo Diko as Deputy Head Girl, while the Head Boy for 2026 will be Franco Marx, assisted by Deputy Head Boy Azoma Mkolokotho. We congratulate them all and wish them every success in their new roles of responsibility.

The same day also brought exciting news from East London, where Yahya Khan won the Provincial Spelling Bee Competition. We are extremely proud of his achievement.

Yahya Khan won the Provincial Spelling Bee Competition

On Thursday 24 October, our Grade R Prize-giving was a heart-warming celebration of growth and accomplishment. Fifty-three young learners graduated from the pre-school, their faces beaming with pride as they received their certificates. Teachers and parents watched with joy, knowing that these confident, eager children are ready to begin their next chapter in Grade 1 next year.

Gr R Graduation

Saturday 25 October saw creativity take centre stage at the Bruce Piper Monologue Competition, hosted by St Anne’s Diocesan College. Six of our learners competed, and they were treated to a day filled with passion, inspiration and outstanding performances. It was an unforgettable experience that encouraged imagination and expression.

Athletics achievements also brought great pride. On Friday 24 October, Leah da Silva took second place in shot put and first in turbo javelin at the G4GA Athletics event in Bethlehem, where she broke the turbo javelin record with an impressive throw of nine metres. The following day at the AVT Athletics event in Sasolburg, she continued her winning streak, earning gold in both shot put and turbo javelin. Her determination and talent are truly commendable and serve as an inspiration to her peers.

Leah da Silva broke the record in turbo javelin at G4GA Athletics

High School Prize-giving

Our annual High School Prize-giving took place on Thursday, 16 October, celebrating the achievements of our learners in academics, sport and service. The event recognised excellence, effort and leadership across all aspects of school life.

The Trophy for the Most Promising Athlete went to Junior Mncadi, who also received the Eugene Hayes Trophy for Sportsmanship. Reinhard Mulder received the Trophy for Athlete of the Year and the Best Sporting Achievement in the High School award.

In rugby, awards went to Lehakwe Pheko (Best Backline Player), Wyatt Jacquire (Best Forward), Phethang Nakin (Most Improved) and Ledia Seliane was named Rugby Player of the Year. Lehakwe Pheko also received Sevens Rugby Player of the Year.

In netball, Ayola Nonjiji was Most Improved, Sinobomi Mshiywa (Best Defender), Asisipho Mtolo (Best Attacker), Khwezi Sitsha (Best Centre) and Alungile Nohiya received the Trophy for Player of the Year.

For hockey, awards for girls went to Samkelisiwe Mbewana (Best Defender) and Cazz-Leigh McKenzie (Best Striker) and she was the Player of the Year. Boys’ awards went to Luthando Zincume (Best Striker), Phethang Nakin (Best Defender) and Kandro Phillips was the Player of the Year.

In soccer, Talia Aarons and Ovayo Mpengesi were Most Improved for Girls and Boys respectively. Katleho Stuta and Taelo Mapena received the Trophies for Player of the Year for Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer.

Kandro Phillips was named Tennis Player of the Year.

The Trophy for Exceptional Achievement went to Abulele Sontangane, while Faith Ntaote received the Round Table Senior Award for Good Fellowship and High School Public Speaker of the Year. The Brent Harrison Trophy for the Highest Academic Achiever in Matric was awarded to Areahe Kwili and the prestigious Dux Trophy for 2024 went to Tshikaro Telile. The Matron van Rooyen Trophy for Service Delivered in the Hostel was awarded to Liyema Mtshiza and Zamatolo Tuku.

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Prefects for 2026

The anticipation was high as everyone waited in excitement for the announcement of the High School Prefects for 2026. We are proud to announce: Uyanda Dlangalala, Avuzwa Dlungwana, Kamvelihle Dube, Gqama Dzingwe, John Höll, Wyatt Jacquire, Ntlantla January, Lulutho Kaka, Ronaba Koloko, Keratilwe Kortjaas, Bonolo Makhoali, Lukhanyiso Mazwi, Gerard Mohapi, Khanya Monamoleli, Sinobomi Mshiywa, Chulumanco Ntonga, Boiketlo Ramaipato, Ayabonga Ramashoai, Tiba Sifo, Ziqhamo Silevu, Lihle Somagaca, Aphiwe Sonaba and Abongile Tshingo as our prefects. The Deputy Head Boys for 2026 are Phethang Nakin and Awonke Vabaza, while Lehakwe Pheko will serve as Head Boy. Qhayiya Jwili was appointed Deputy Head Girl and Gcobisa Zengetwa as Head Girl.
Hostel Prefects for 2026 are: Lukhanyiso Mazwi, Gerard Mohapi, Lehakwe Pheko, Phethang Nakin, Gqama Dzingwe, Ziyanda Chiya, Reitumetse Moso, Alungile Nohiya, Liyathandwa Bungane and Katleho Stuta.

The Hostel is led by Head Boy Awonke Vabaza and Head Girl Alulutho Goya.

Matric Tea

On Friday, 17 October, the school hosted a special Matric Tea to bid farewell to the Class of 2025. Learners received gifts and shared words of gratitude with staff. A prayer was offered for the upcoming examinations and the matrics recited their pledge. The occasion was beautifully concluded with tea and delicious refreshments.

EG High School Tennis Challenge

Kandro Phillips competed in the EG High School Tennis Challenge on Saturday, 18 October, and finished as the runner-up. Congratulations on an excellent performance!

Yahya Khan Excels in Spelling Bee Competition

Congratulations to Yahya Khan, who continues to make KEHS proud with his outstanding achievements in the Spelling Bee competition. Yahya was selected to participate in the Alfred Nzo District Spelling Bee, where he demonstrated exceptional spelling skill and composure.

We are delighted to announce that Yahya came first in the district competition! His dedication and talent have earned him a well-deserved place in the next round, where he will represent the district at provincial level in East London.

We wish Yahya all the very best as he prepares to take on this exciting new challenge.

Heritage Day Celebration

On 23 September, KEHS came alive with the vibrant celebration of Heritage Day. The occasion was marked with beauty, colour, creativity and a joyful spirit as our learners embraced and expressed the rich diversity of our heritage. It was truly a festive day filled with pride and togetherness.

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SACSSA National Athletics Invitational Meeting

A strong contingent of 61 athletes from KEHS proudly represented KwaZulu-Natal at the SACSSA National Athletics Invitational Meeting in Pietermaritzburg on 26-27 September. Our athletes delivered outstanding performances, returning home with an impressive total of 38 medals: 10 Gold, 20 Silver and 8 Bronze.
Amongst the highlights of the event was a record-breaking achievement by Qiana Haddon-Davies, who set a new mark in the girls’ u8 turbo javelin with a distance of 16.64m, surpassing the previous record of 16.20m set in 2010.

Another noteworthy accomplishment came from Laytham Tatchell, who earned the recognition of 3rd Best Junior Boy in the 7–9 age group.
We are exceptionally proud of the dedication and effort shown by our athletes who represented KEHS and KwaZulu-Natal with distinction.

Grade 7 Tour

Our Grade 7 learners embarked on an unforgettable tour from 13 to 22 September, travelling through some of South Africa’s most iconic towns and landscapes. Their journey began in Graaff-Reinet on 12 September, where they admired the stately “Grotekerk”, a handsome church built in 1886 - 1887 and recognised as a heritage site at the very heart of the town.

On 14 September they left Graaff-Reinet, making their way through the vast Karoo towards Hartenbos. Along the way, they paused to visit the church in Aberdeen, built in 1907 and explored the towns of Willowmore and Uniondale. Crossing the dramatic Outeniqua Pass, they finally arrived in Hartenbos, where they enjoyed the thrills of the local waterpark.

The days that followed were packed with adventure. On 15 September they toured the Safari Ostrich Farm, the Cango Wildlife Ranch and the impressive Cango Caves. The next day brought seaside excitement in Mossel Bay with a visit to the Point, a wander through the flea market, time at the Diaz Museum and an energetic round of tenpin bowling.

On 17 September the group enjoyed a memorable Powervan trip over the Outeniqua Pass, followed by the Montagu Pass, known as the oldest gravel pass in South Africa. Stops along the way included the Elvis Blue Coffee Shop, Redberry Farm and the lively Jump 4 Joy. The thrill continued on 18 September with a ziplining adventure at Acrobranch in George.

The highlight of 19 September was a visit to Knysna Elephant Park, Birds of Eden and Monkeyland, before heading to the Storms River Bridge and on to Port Alfred. The following day they learnt about the vital work of the NSRI before exploring the beach and its rock pools in search of sea life. On 21 September a relaxing ferry ride on the Kowie River rounded off their adventure. The following day, 22 September, they returned home with plenty of memories and stories to share.

Cango Caves

Cango Wildlife Ranch

Diaz Museum

Mossel Bay Point

Safari Ostrich Farm

Ferry Ride on Kowie River

Knysna Elephant Park

Sport

Sport at KEHS also saw plenty of action over this busy week. On 18 September our 1st boys’ soccer team faced SMDS, playing with determination but going down 1–3.

On 19 September, our u11 boys travelled to the Ball in the Berg Hockey Festival. It was a challenging day on the field, with our team drawing 0–0 against both UPS1 and UPS2 but losing to KJS1, KJS2 and SPC.

The following day, 20 September, KEHS was again represented at the Ball in the Berg Festival, this time by our u7 to u9 boys’ hockey and girls’ soccer teams. Our youngest hockey players gave their all, with our u7’s managing a draw against UPS but losing their remaining matches. Our u8’s fought hard, celebrating a 1–0 victory against UPS, though they were unable to overcome SPC and KJS. Our u9 boys had some exciting encounters, finishing with a strong 2–0 win against UPS1, a hard-fought draw with both KJS and UPS2 but a loss to SPC.

Our girls shone brightly on the soccer field. Our u7 team claimed two fine victories, beating SPC 3–0 and UPS 3–0, after a tough loss against KJS. Our u8 girls added to the excitement with three impressive results: a 1–1 draw against KJS, followed by wins of 1–0 against UPS and 1–0 against SPC. Our u9 girls also showed great resilience, drawing against both UPS and KJS, losing narrowly to UPS but celebrating a 2–0 win over SPC.

The past week was filled with both educational experiences and sporting spirit, leaving our learners enriched, energised and ready for the final stretch of the term.

On 10 September, our learners enjoyed an exciting Virtual Reality education session. This innovative experience allowed them to explore new ways of learning through interactive technology and was met with great enthusiasm.

Eyes on the future

New worlds same homework

When class feels like an adventure

The following day, 11 September, our U7 to U9 girls took part in a series of soccer matches against SPC and KJS. Our U7 team managed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over SPC1 despite losing to KJS and SPC2. Our U8 KEHS1 girls impressed by beating SPC 1–0 and drawing 0–0 with KJS. Our U8 KEHS2 team also showed skill, winning both their matches against SPC (2–0) and KJS (1–0). Our U9’s drew 1–1 against KJS after a challenging 0–2 loss to SPC.

Our U7 to U9 boys competed in hockey fixtures on the same afternoon. Although results were not in our favour, the boys played with energy and gained valuable experience against strong opposition. Our U7 and U8 teams battled hard but were unable to find the back of the net, while our U9’s showed promise with a 1–1 draw for KEHS1 against SPC2 but lost their other matches. These fixtures provided opportunities for growth and development.

On 12 September, our SP learners took part in the Spelling Bee competition. Congratulations go to Kungawo Mafunda and Yahya Khan who impressed the judges with their spelling skills and advanced to the next round.

The week concluded on 13 September with senior soccer fixtures against Southcity. Our boys’ U16 side put up a determined fight but were beaten 2–1, while our 1st team claimed a 2–0 victory. On the girls’ side, our U16’s played out a competitive goalless draw and our 1st team unfortunately lost their match.

It has been a week filled with effort and perseverance across many areas of school life and we are proud of the commitment shown by all learners.

Grade 7 Entrepreneurs’ Day

On Tuesday, 3 September, our Grade 7 learners had the opportunity to explore their creativity and business acumen during Entrepreneurs’ Day. The event buzzed with excitement as stalls brimmed with homemade treats, crafts and innovative ideas. It was a wonderful opportunity for the learners to gain practical experience in planning, teamwork and money management. The same day also marked Spring Civvies Day, with learners across the school enjoying the chance to welcome the new season in colourful attire. The bright and cheerful outfits certainly added to the festive atmosphere.

Pre-school Fun Athletics

The youngest members of our school took part in their Fun Athletics Day on Thursday, 5 September. Laughter and excitement filled the air as children enjoyed a variety of races and activities, including the ice-cream race, hula-hoop, bounce and catch, sack race, hurdles, and even the ever-popular “motorbikes.” It was a delightful event that was filled with fun and participation.

Hoop a loo race

Sack tastic fun

Fast feet frozen treats

Grade 11 Macbeth Moot Court vs Focused

On Friday, 5 September, KEHS hosted a highly engaging Macbeth Moot Court, which brought Shakespeare’s tragedy into a courtroom setting. The learners demonstrated outstanding creativity, critical thinking and a deep understanding of the text. Special thanks are extended to Mr Peters for his initiative in organising this event and to the adjudicators for their valuable input. Congratulations to Focused, who secured a well-deserved victory. The moot court proved to be an enriching experience for all involved and was undoubtedly a resounding success.

Sport

Our SP soccer teams had fixtures against SMDS on 3 September. Our u11 team played a strong game and beat SMDS 3–0, while our u13 team also impressed, winning 2–1. On the same day, our SP boys’ hockey teams faced tough competition against SPC and lost their matches.

On Saturday, we participated in the Lynford Festival with teams in both hockey and soccer. In the boys’ hockey fixtures, our u9 team secured a big win over Harvest Academy (5–0), also beat Underberg, drew against Lynford and SPC2, but fell short against SPC1. Our u11 boys showed great effort despite narrow defeats, while our u13’s faced a tough set of matches against strong opposition. Our u9 girls’ soccer team played with determination but lost 0–2 to SPC and 1–2 to Lynford.

Furthermore, on Saturday our SP boys’ soccer teams participated in the Bergview Boys’ Soccer Festival. Our u11 team put up a commendable fight, narrowly losing to Focused (0–1) and St Thomas (1–2). Our u13 team drew 1–1 with Transkei Primary and lost to Cedarville GI and St Thomas. Despite the results, the teams gained confidence and match experience that will serve them well in the season ahead.

Our u18 7’s rugby squad put on an impressive display at the Kingsway 7’s Tournament on 6 September. In the pool matches, we lost narrowly to Kloof (10–12), defeated George Campbell (15–5) and lost to Linpark, finishing second in their pool. In the Plate semi-finals, we beat Hillcrest (10–5) but were edged out 12–14 by Port Shepstone in a closely fought Plate final.

It has been a week filled with excitement, talent and achievements at KEHS, with highlights ranging from a sparkling school production to outstanding sporting success on the field and track.

“Rock Bottom”

From 25–27 August, our Senior Primary phase delighted audiences with their production of Rock Bottom. After many hours of rehearsal and hard work, the cast and crew treated us all to a lively performance that brought plenty of laughter and left a lasting impression. It was a truly memorable experience, emphasising the creativity and dedication of our young performers and staff.

Soccer

On 26 August, our u16 boys’ and girls’ soccer teams took on Matat Secondary. Both matches were closely contested, with the girls’ team drawing 3–3 and the boys finishing 0–0 in a goalless draw.

Our younger age groups were in action on 28 August against Bergview College, with spirited play from both the boys and girls. Our u7 girls’ secured a confident 3–0 win, while our u8 and u9 girls’ teams fought hard but were narrowly beaten. Our boys’ teams produced plenty of action, with our u7’s claiming a 3–1 win and our u8’s a 7–0 victory. Our u9 squads showed great determination, with KEHS1 going down 0–3, while KEHS2 secured a 2–1 win.

Also on 28 August, our u16 boys faced SMDS and impressed with a 4–1 victory.

KZNCSSA U7 – U19 Provincial Athletics Championship Meeting

The week culminated in a major highlight as 120 KEHS athletes represented South Durban at the KZNCSSA Provincial Athletics Championship, held on 29–30 August. Our athletes excelled, winning an impressive 50 medals in total – 12 gold, 17 silver and 21 bronze – while also setting new benchmarks. Ovayo Diko (u12 150m) and Mivuyo Ngcweni (u12 javelin) set new records, while Kungawo Mafunda (u11 high jump) equalled the existing record.

Remarkably, 60 of our learners qualified to represent KwaZulu-Natal at the SACSSA National Athletics Invitational Meeting. Five of our athletes not only brought home medals in their individual events, but their outstanding performances also earned them a place among the overall top 30 performers at this meeting. For the girls, Kungawo Mafunda was ranked 6th overall for her u11 high jump. Ovayo Diko achieved 20th overall for the u12 150m and 26th overall for the u12 100m, while Leah da Silva secured 27th overall for the u11 turbo javelin. Among the boys, Reinhard Mulder was placed 10th overall for the u20 hammer throw, and Junior Mncadi achieved 20th overall for the u17 high jump.

Culture

From 20–24 August, two of our learners, Abulele Sontangane and Ntlantla January, represented the province at the National Oral History Competition held in East London. We are especially thrilled to share that Abulele Sontangane was placed first nationally in the Young Historian category; a remarkable accomplishment that truly reflects her dedication and skill.

The annual Speech and Drama Festival took place from 18–20 August, with learners from as young as Grade R to Grade 12 taking part. Performances ranged from individual poems and choral verses to powerful monologues, reflecting the confidence of our learners and the appreciation for language and culture. We extend our thanks to St Monica’s for organising and hosting this special event.

Abulele Sontangane and Ntlantla January representing the province at the National Oral History Competition

Sport

Our u11 and u13 boys’ hockey teams took on KJS on 18 August. Despite their efforts, they lost their matches. The same day, however, brought better results on the soccer field, where both our u11 and u13 boys’ teams beat BVC 2–0.

On 20 August our u11 boys defeated Focused 2–0, while our u13 boys dominated their match with a 6–0 victory. Our 1st girls’ soccer team also produced a spectacular performance against Focused, sealing a 7–0 win.

Our 1st netball team competed in the SPAR 1st Netball Fast 5 Challenge on 23 August and played with skill and determination. Our girls recorded impressive victories against KC (6–3), BVC (11–0), ZSS (8–3), SMDS (8–0) and STRS (6–3). Despite a narrow 2–3 defeat to MHS and a loss to SASS (4–13), our team fought their way through to the semi-finals, where they faced MHS again and narrowly lost 7–10. We are proud as they secured third place overall.

On the same day, our 7’s rugby team took part in the Port Natal 7’s Rugby Tournament. They lost against Linpark (14–19) but defeated Kuswag (17–12). They then went through to the Shield Final, where they beat Port Natal (15–5) and were placed third overall in the tournament.

Also on 23 August, our 1st boys soccer team competed in the Bergview Soccer Festival. They fought hard across their fixtures, losing 0–1 to BVC and KC, drawing 1–1 with Focused, and beating SMDS 1–0.

Shield winners at Port Natal 7s Rugby Tournament

Soccer & Netball

The week began on 11 August with our SP boys’ soccer teams facing Kokstad Junior School. Our u11 boys secured a 1–0 victory, while our u13’s played out a hard-fought 0–0 draw. The following day saw our u16 boys in action against Bergview College, where we triumphed 4–2 in an entertaining encounter. That same afternoon, our Fast 5 netball team dominated their fixture against Bergview with a 46–2 victory.

SP Matat Schools Athletics Meeting

On 13 August, Bergview hosted the SP Matat Schools Athletics Meeting, with Bergview, St Monica’s, and Focused joining KEHS in a day of spirited competition. KEHS athletes excelled, taking home the majority of the individual honours. Highlights included Oyisa Mbathani being named Best u10 Girl, Kungawo Mafunda winning Best u11 Girl with Leah da Silva as runner-up. Ovayo Diko earned Best u12 Girl, with Mivuyo Ngcaweni as runner-up. In the u13 category, Michelle Moyo claimed the title while Tamary Mandiwanzira finished runner-up. Amongst the boys, Cowan Canham was awarded Best u10 Boy with Zack Myers as runner-up. Lubanzi Mbobo topped the u11 group and Devonté van Vollenhoven was named Best u12 Boy, with Azoma Mkolokotho following closely behind. Special accolades went to Kungawo Mafunda, who received Junior Victrix Ludorum, Lubanzi Mbobo, who was named Junior Victor Ludorum and Ovayo Diko, who was honoured as Senior Victrix Ludorum. KEHS proudly emerged as the overall winning school of the day.

Prize Winners at SP Matat Schools Athletics Meeting

Our JP soccer teams travelled to Rivermead for fixtures for both boys’ and girls’ on 14 August. Our u7 girls drew 0–0, while our u8 and u9 girls impressed with 2–0 victories. Our boys’ results were more mixed, with the u7’s and u8’s both narrowly losing 0–1, while our u9’s held their opponents to a 1–1 draw.

HS Interschool’s Athletics Meeting

The week continued on 15 August at the HS Interschool’s Athletics Meeting, hosted by SPC, where KEHS secured a strong second place out of seven participating schools. Individual achievements included Talia Aarons being named runner-up for Best u14 Girl and Mihle Sijeku as runner-up for Best u14 Boy. Oreboloke Moorosi was crowned Best u15 Boy with Ngcali Matheza as runner-up in the same category. At u17 level, Tania Mandiwanzira shone as Best Girl, while Junior Mncadi took the Best Boy title, with Takudswa Magebede close behind as runner-up. Senior honours were awarded to Tania Mandiwanzira as Senior Victrix Ludorum and Junior Mncadi as Senior Victor Ludorum.

Junior Mncadi

7’s Rugby & 1st Soccer

On 16 August, KEHS took part in the Amanzimtoti 7’s Rugby Tournament. The team started strongly with a 12–7 victory over Werda, but later lost to the host side, Amanzimtoti. That same day, our first boys’ and girls’ soccer teams competed at Kokstad College 1st Soccer Festival. Our girls began with a 1–0 win over SMDS but were edged out 0–1 by Kokstad College. Despite progressing to the semi-finals, they were defeated 0–2 by Mount Currie. Our boys’ team opened with a convincing 2–0 win against SPC, but lost their next two matches, 1–2 to SMDS and 1–2 to Kokstad College.

It was a week filled with excellent performances and we congratulate all the players and athletes who represented the school so well.

KEHS Inter-House Athletics Meeting

On 4 and 5 August, we held our exciting annual KEHS Inter-House Athletics Meeting. Our athletes competed with great determination, cheered on by enthusiastic housemates and supporters. Graham House claimed the title of overall champions while Melville lifted the coveted Spirit Cup.

The Best Age Group Athletes were as follows: u6 – Lebona Tyika, u7 – Keandra Phillips, u8 – Molemo Moerane, u9 – Lukhona Mamve, u10 – Oyisa Mbathani, u11 – Kungawo Mafunda, u12 – Ovayo Diko, u13 – Nkazimlo Nonjiji, u14 – Talia Aarons, u15 – Iminathi Ntshobane, u17 – Junior Mncadi and u19 – Faith Ntaote.
The Victrix and Victor Ludorum titles were awarded as follows; in the SP junior category, the honours went to Kungawo Mafunda and Cowan Canham, while in the SP senior category they went to Ovayo Diko and Nkazimlo Nonjiji. The HS junior awards were claimed by Talia Aarons and Iminathi Ntshobane and the HS senior awards by Jayda Vezasie and Junior Mncadi.

Twelve new records were set; Ontlotlile Matsoele ran the girls’ u6 80m in 15.50 seconds. Reotshepile Mbulawa clocked 10.03 seconds in the girls’ u8 60m. In the boys’ u8 600m, Molemo Moerane recorded a time of 2:09.28, followed closely by Jadon van Wyk with 2:10.34. Alaka’i Wagner broke the boys’ u8 60m record with 9.69 seconds. Cade Marais threw 19.64 metres in the boys’ u9 turbo javelin, while Lere Tyika set a new boys’ u9 600m record at 2:04.66. Thothokiso Motseki achieved 14.00 metres in the girls’ u10 turbo javelin and Mivuyo Ngcaweni threw 23.76 metres in the girls’ u12 discus. Ovayo Diko ran the girls’ u12 150m in 21.32 seconds. The Graham boys’ u7 relay team completed the 4x80m in 58.72 seconds and the Melville boys’ u8 team ran the same event in 54.24 seconds.

Back - Nkazimlo Nonjiji, Kungawo Mafunda, Ovayo Diko. Front - Oyisa Mbathani, Cowan Canham.

Faith - best u19 athlete. Junior - best u17 & HS Snr Victor Ludorum. Jayda - HS Snr Victrix Ludorum.

Iminathi - best u15 & HS Jnr Victor Ludorum. Talia - best u14 & HS Jnr Victrix Ludorum.

KZNCSSA Zonal Athletics Trials

KEHS athletes once again excelled on a bigger stage at the KZNCSSA South Durban Zonal Athletics Trials, held on 9 August. Out of the 149 KEHS participants, our athletes brought home an impressive 47 first places, 61 second places, and 69 third places. KEHS finished first overall out of 12 competing schools and celebrated nine new records. The new record holders were Leah da Silva (u11 turbo javelin), Reotshepile Mbulawa (u8 60m), Lere Tyika (u9 600m), Qiana Haddon-Davies (u8 turbo javelin), Laytham Tatchell (u9 600m), Mivuyo Ncgweni (u12 discus), Niki Enslin (u10 high jump), Iminathi Ntshobane (u16 800m) and Liyema Canca (u16 shot put).

Top honours went to Senior Victor Ludorum (14–19 years) winner Reinhard Mulder, who triumphed in the hammer, discus, and shot put events. Runner-up Junior Victrix Ludorum (10–13 years) was awarded to Ovayo Diko, while the runner-up Junior Victor Ludorum (6–9 years) was Lere Tyika. The runner-up Junior Victor Ludorum (10–13 years) went to Lubanzi Mbobo.
Congratulations to all our athletes and staff for their hard work, commitment, and exceptional achievements, which made both events such a success.

Reinhard Mulder - Senior Victor Ludorum at KZNCSSA Zonal Athletics Trials

KEHS Learners Shine at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition

Eight learners from KEHS were selected to represent the district at the Provincial Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition, held in East London from 24 to 27 July.

The following learners were chosen for the Young Historian category: Ayabonga Ramashoai, Ntlantla January, Abulele Sontangane, Iviwe Moyo and Sisipho Jija. In the Storytelling category, Sefika Lekena was selected; Molemo Sethakha for Story Writing; and Moundain Saliwavikwa for Letter Writing.

We are especially proud of Abulele and Ntlantla, who secured first places in their respective grades and will go on to represent the province at national level. Iviwe achieved second place, while Sisipho, Ayabonga, Moundain and Sefika were awarded third place in their respective categories. Well done to all!

Eight KEHS learners represented the district at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition

KEHS Learners Represent South Coast KZN at Rhino Week Rugby Camp

We are also proud of nineteen of our learners who were selected to represent the South Coast KwaZulu-Natal (SKZN) High School Rugby Team at the prestigious Rhino Week Touring Camp. The event took place from 1 to 5 July 2025 in Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg, and brought together some of the most promising young rugby talent from across the country.

The following learners proudly represented KEHS in the SKZN team: Akhanani Kama, Luvo Mvimbi, Bokamoso Khiba, Mihle Sijeku, Luthando Mxhosa, Ruri Mswazi, Lwandle Ndaba, Oreboloke Moorosi, Ngcali Matheza, Kamva Gcelu, Iminathi Ntshobane, Ibenathi Mantshule, Junior Mncadi, Oratiloe Ramabitle, Lehakwe Pheko, Wyatt Jacquire, Awonke Vabaza, Ledia Seliane and Alizwa Shibani.

Their selection reflects the hard work, commitment, and passion they have shown on the field. Congratulations to each of them!

We are equally proud to have had three of our staff members involved at this high level of school rugby: Mr Anthony Suddes served as the U19 Assistant Coach, Mr Quinton Haddon-Davies was the U16 Head Coach, and Mr Deon van Dyk took on the role of U15 Team Manager.

Nineteen KEHS learners represented SKZN at the Rhino Rugby Week

MEC rewards excellence at King Edward High School

The MEC of Education Mr F.D. Gade recognised academic excellence at King Edward on Friday, 6 June 2025.

Ms Jaftha recognised for her dedication to the profession

The principal, Mr Harrison flanked by Cluster Director, Mr Mbangeni and District Director, Ms Dabula

The glittering MEC Excellence Awards were held at Hemmingways Hotel in East London. Ms Jaftha was one of three novice educators to be recognised for her dedication to the profession and enhancing her educational skills. Both the Principal, Mr Harrison and King Edward High School received awards for consistently achieving the best NEC results in the District.

U7 – U9 Netball vs KJS

On Thursday, our JP netball teams hosted KJS for matches. Our U7, U8, and U9 teams each secured victories, with scores of 2–0, 1–0, and 1–0, respectively.

U7 – U9 Hockey & Rugby vs KPS

On 5 May, our JP hockey and rugby teams had matches against KPS. Our hockey teams lost their matches, together with our U7 and U8 rugby teams who put up a strong fight. Our U9 rugby team, however, fought hard and beat KPS comfortably 60–5.

KJS SP Rugby & Hockey Festival

On Saturday, our SP sports teams participated in the KJS SP Rugby & Hockey Festival. Our U11 rugby team won 5–0 against UPS and drew 5–5 with SPC. Our U13 rugby team lost 0–10 to KPS but bounced back with a 10–0 win over SMCS.

In hockey, our U10 team lost to KJS and KPS but beat IPS 4–0. Our U11’s drew with KJS, beat SPC 1-0 but lost 0–1 to KPS. Our U13 team had a strong showing, winning 2–0 against IPS and SMCS and drawing 0–0 with KPS.

U12 – U13 SKZN Rugby Team

We extend congratulations to seven of our young rugby players who were selected for the Southern KwaZulu-Natal rugby team. The selected players are Devonté van Vollenhoven, Azoma Mkolokotho, Luhle Manci, Sibusiso Nkumbesi, Snendyebo Mbobo, Khalalelo Lebenya, and Miyolo Mfenyana. As part of the SKZN team, they participated in the U12–U13 KZN Rugby Trials held from 22 to 24 May.

Boys selected for SKZN U12 U13 rugby team

JP Hockey & Rugby vs KJS

Our JP hockey and rugby teams travelled to KJS for a series of matches on 27 May. In hockey, our U7 team drew 2–2, our U8 team won 3–0, and the U9 main game ended 1–0 in our favour. In rugby, our U7 and U8 teams lost their matches, however, our U9 team secured a 40–35 victory.

JP Netball vs Matat Primary

On 29 May, our JP netball teams hosted Matat Primary School in a series of home matches. Our U7 team secured a 1–0 win, our U8 team beat them 2–0 and our U9 team had a 4–0 victory.

U13 Rugby vs KPS

Our U13 rugby team faced a 0–45 defeat against KPS, on 28 May. The match provided valuable experience for our young players and they remain committed to improving.

EG Boys’ Hockey & Netball Challenge

On 30 May, we participated in the EG Boys' Hockey & Netball Challenge at St Patrick’s College. Our 1st netball team delivered an outstanding performance, winning all four of their matches: 13–3 against SPC, 9–3 against KC, 14–1 against Faithway, and 9–5 against St Thomas, securing 1st place in the tournament.

Our boys' hockey team drew with Faithway (1-1) and SPC (0-0) and lost 0–2 to KC.

HS Hockey, Netball & Rugby vs Southcity

We hosted Southcity Christian School in a series of high school sports fixtures on Saturday.

Our netball teams delivered commendable performances. Our U16 team secured a 17–13 victory, while our 1st team triumphed with a 28–20 win.

In hockey, our U16 team played to a 0–0 draw and our 1st team faced a challenging match, ending with a 2–1 loss.

Our rugby teams had a successful day. Our U14 team secured a 22–19 victory, our U16 team dominated with a 47–0 win, and our 1st team triumphed 19–15. These victories underscore the strength and teamwork of the KEHS rugby squads.

1st Netball Team

1st Rugby Team

1st Hockey vs Southcity

U14 Rugby vs Southcity

U16 Rugby vs Southcity

JP & SP Wacky Winter Festival

On Saturday, our JP and SP hockey and rugby teams participated in the annual Wacky Winter Festival hosted by St Patrick’s College.
In hockey, our U7 teams achieved three wins and three losses. The U8 hockey team concluded the day with two wins, two draws, and one loss, while our U9 teams finished with one win, one draw, and two losses.

In rugby, our U7 teams had a competitive day with two wins, one draw, and one loss. Our U8 teams faced tough opponents, securing one win and two losses. Our U9 teams concluded their matches with one win and one draw, though our U11 and U13 rugby teams experienced defeats.

We extend our gratitude to St Patrick’s College for hosting such an enjoyable festival.

SP Sport vs KPS

Our U13 teams had an afternoon of mixed results at home against KPS on 19 May. Our hockey team managed a 1–0 win in a close match, while our netball team worked hard but were narrowly beaten 8–12.

U11 Rugby vs Rivermead

U11 Rugby vs Rivermead

U11 Netball vs Rivermead

U11 Netball vs Rivermead

U11 Netball vs Rivermead

Our U11 teams also had competitive fixtures. Our rugby side faced a strong KPS team and lost 0–36. Our hockey match was evenly matched and ended in a 2–2 draw. In netball, however, we came away with a solid 9–2 win after a steady performance.

JP & SP Sport vs Rivermead

Over two days of fixtures, our JP and SP teams gave a good account of themselves against Rivermead. In netball, our U7’s won 1–0, our U8’s followed with a 4–1 victory and our U9’s lost narrowly 4–5. Our U11 netball team had a convincing 14–1 win, while our U13’s put in a decent effort but were beaten 5–9.
In rugby, our U8’s came through with a 35–15 win and our U9’s had a strong showing with a 65–10 result. Our U11 B team also did well to come away with a 17–0 victory.

U13 Hockey vs KPS

U13 Hockey vs KPS

 U13 Netball vs Rivermead

 U13 Netball vs Rivermead

U13 Netball vs Rivermead

HS Boys Hockey vs South City

Our high school boys wrapped up last week with two close wins at South City on 22 May. Our U16’s secured a 1–0 result after a good performance, and our 1st team matched that with a fine 1–0 win.

HS Sports

Our high school teams travelled to Amanzimtoti on Saturday for a series of fixtures. Our U16 hockey team secured an impressive 3–0 victory. In netball, our U16 team won 18–15, and our 1st team triumphed 20–18. In rugby, our U14 team achieved a 36–14 win, while our U16 team faced a 0–19 loss. Our 1st rugby team narrowly won 17–14, demonstrating commendable determination.

U16 Hockey vs Amanzimtoti

1st Rugby vs Amanzimtoti

On Thursday, our 1st hockey team delivered an impressive performance, defeating Focused 6–0 at home.

At the annual KZN Spar Hockey Festival hosted at Creston College, our 1st hockey team faced strong and fast competition, finishing 6th out of 11 schools.

SP Sports

Our senior primary teams enjoyed matches against KJS on Monday. Our U13 B hockey team played to a 0–0 draw, while our U13 A team faced a challenging match and lost. In rugby, our U11 team faced a tough opponent in KJS, resulting in a 7–29 loss; however, our U13 team secured a dominant 38–7 victory. Our U13 netball team also excelled, winning 15–3.

U13 Rugby vs KJS

U13 Rugby vs KJS

U13 Rugby vs KJS

U13 Rugby vs KJS

U13 Rugby vs KJS

On Tuesday, our U11 and U13 hockey teams had a mixed day against SPC. Our U11 A team lost 1–2, while our U11 B team secured a 3–0 victory. Our U13 team emerged victorious with a 2–0 win.

U13A Hockey vs KJS

U13A Hockey vs KJS

U13B Hockey vs KJS

Our U11 B rugby team enjoyed a match against Focused on Wednesday, achieving a commanding 29–5 victory.

At the annual Ball in the Berg Festival on Friday, our U11 and U13 teams showcased their talents. Our U11 hockey team won two matches and drew one, while our U13 hockey team also secured two wins and one draw. In rugby, our U11 team drew both their matches, and our U13 team won both their encounters.

JP Sports

Our younger sports teams had varied results in their matches against BVC on Thursday. In hockey, our JP teams faced challenges and lost their matches. In netball, our U7 team secured a 1–0 win, our U8 team won 3–1, and our U9 team drew 1–1. Our U9 rugby team fought hard but were defeated 15–25.

The Ball in the Berg Festival also saw our JP sport teams travelling to Underberg on Saturday. In hockey, our U7 and U8 teams had impressive performances, with our U7 team winning three matches and drawing one, and our U8 team winning all four of their matches. Our U9 team won three matches but lost one. In rugby, our U7 team drew one match and lost three, our U8 team faced challenges, losing all matches. However, our U9 team had a strong showing, winning all four of their matches.

U7 Hockey Ball in the Berg

U9 Rugby Ball in the Berg

We continue to foster a spirit of sportsmanship and excellence at KEHS. It is a privilege to partake in so many sporting fixtures across the region, and we are grateful for the safe travels that allow our teams to compete and grow.

HS Sports

On Tuesday, our teams travelled to SPC for a series of fixtures where all matches were played in excellent spirits. Our netball teams demonstrated skill with our U16 team securing a 32–5 victory, while our 1st team triumphed with a 40–7 win.

In rugby, our U14 team had a commanding 40–12 win. Our U16 team displayed their dominance with a 43–0 victory, and our 1st team concluded the day by winning 22–7, highlighting the depth of our rugby programme.

Our U16 hockey team faced a challenging match and lost 1-2 to SPC despite their best efforts, while our 1st team demonstrated resilience with a 1–0 victory.

We hosted the annual EG Girls’ Hockey Challenge on Thursday. The competition was intense, and our girls played with commendable effort. Congratulations to SPC for securing 1st place, KC for finishing 2nd, and KEHS for taking 3rd position.

Our high school sports teams travelled to Umtata High School on Saturday. In rugby, our U15 rugby team achieved a narrow 14–12 win, while the 1st team dominated with a 33–7 victory, displaying the physical prowess of our scrum.

In netball, our U16 team delivered a strong 24–5 performance, and our 1st team secured a 23–14 win, reflecting the consistency of our netball players.

1st Rugby KEHS vs SPC

EG Girls Hockey Challenge

U14 Rugby KEHS vs SPC

SP Sports

On Wednesday, we hosted SPC and BVC for netball matches. Our U11 team dominated both matches, defeating SPC 22–0 and BVC 16–0. Our U13 team experienced a mixed outcome, narrowly edging out SPC 9–8 but falling to BVC 6–8.

In rugby, our U11 team hosted SPC at home and was victorious with a 24–14 win.

Our U13 hockey girls participated in the New Hanover U13 Girls’ Hockey Day/Night Festival. The team played commendably, reaching the semi-finals after 2 wins and 4 draws. They finished 4th out of 14 schools after a series of competitive matches.

Our U11 girls also participated in the New Hanover Girls’ Hockey Festival and performed admirably with 4 wins and 1 loss.

JP Sports

On 8 May, we travelled to SPC with our junior primary rugby and hockey teams. In the U9 rugby match, we achieved a creditable 35–20 victory. However, the day presented challenges on the hockey field, where our teams faced tough competition and we lost our matches.

Our U9 hockey girls impressed at the New Hanover Girls’ Hockey Festival, winning 5 of their matches and drawing 1, demonstrating resilience and improvement.

It has been a great week of sport for King Edward High School.

Matric Tour 2025: A Journey of Growth, Adventure, and Lasting Memories

Our 2025 Matric Tour was more than just a getaway - it was a vibrant blend of adventure, learning, self-discovery and celebration that brought the matric class closer together and created memories that will last a lifetime.

The tour began in Graaff-Reinet, followed by a series of experiences that pushed students beyond their comfort zones and inspired personal growth. One of the most unforgettable moments was the adventure tour through the Cango Caves. Crawling through tight spaces and navigating the darkness, many students confronted and overcame their fears—joined courageously by Ms. Dube, who completed the challenge alongside them, earning the admiration of all.

Nature played a central role in the tour. From the curious (and not-so-friendly) ostriches at Safari Ostrich Farm to the fascinating marine life discovered among the rocks of Mossel Bay, the students had countless opportunities to connect with the world around them. They explored Redberry Farm, picking strawberries and laughing their way through the giant maze, and later unleashed their competitive side during an energetic round of tenpin bowling.

One of the highlights was the Matric Farewell held at the scenic Jakkalsvlei. Dressed to impress, the students enjoyed an elegant evening surrounded by vineyards and mountains. The Jakkalsvlei team went above and beyond to create a night to remember, and the students celebrated in style, marking a milestone in their school journey.

Matric Farewell at Jakkalsvlei

Adventure was never far away. At Acrobranch, the group soared among the treetops, conquering rope courses and zip lines with determination and enthusiasm. These physical challenges reinforced not only courage but also trust and support among classmates.

Acrobranch

Alongside the fun, the tour also carried moments of deep reflection and learning. A visit to the National Sea Rescue Institute offered insight into the vital, often unseen work of coastal rescue teams, while the stop at the Steve Biko Centre in King William’s Town provided a powerful historical and social perspective. Learning about Biko’s legacy left many students inspired about their place in shaping a better future.

The Matric Tour was not just a break from the classroom—it was a transformative journey. It strengthened friendships, encouraged resilience, sparked curiosity and gave students a chance to celebrate how far they’ve come. As they return home, they carry with them stories, laughter, lessons and a renewed sense of who they are and who they want to become.

A Special Thank You - None of this would have been possible without the tireless effort and dedication of Mrs. Jacobs, who meticulously organised and arranged every detail of the tour. From accommodation and activities to ensuring each day ran smoothly, her commitment and care made the tour an unforgettable success. The entire matric class extends their heartfelt thanks for her hard work in creating such a meaningful and memorable experience. All the teachers and drivers are commended for their sterling involvement and dedication. We are so grateful for this amazing opportunity that was presented so professionally.

Mossel Bay

Kuswag Sports Week

From 23 to 26 March, our SP sports teams participated in an exciting series of rugby and hockey fixtures against regional schools at the Kuswag Sports Festival.
Our U11 rugby team started strongly with a 36–5 victory over Umbogintwini and a 21–12 win against Veld & Vlei. However, they faced tougher opposition in their final two matches, losing to Heuwelland and Kloof. Our U13 rugby team won their opening match 5–0 against Warner Beach, but were defeated by Lumiere and Drakensberg.

In U11 hockey, our team drew 0–0 with Veld & Vlei, won 2–0 against Grantham Park, and played to a 1–1 draw with Heuwelland. After a narrow 0–1 loss to Hutton Park, they bounced back to defeat Veld & Vlei 1–0 and secured 3rd place overall. Our U13 hockey team had an impressive run, securing victories over South City (3–0), Kuswag (1–0), and Richards Bay (2–1). After a 1–0 win against Heuwelland, they were beaten by Drakensberg, finishing 2nd overall.

Fun at Kuswag Sports Week

HS Sports vs KC

On 27 March, KEHS faced KC in the annual derby. We lost our hockey matches. However, our netball teams enjoyed success, with our U16 team winning 13–10 and our 1st team triumphing 24–18. In rugby, our U14 team claimed a 24–14 victory, and our U16’s secured a convincing 14–0 win. Our 1st rugby team narrowly lost 12–13.

1st Netball

Netball Workshop

During the recent school holidays, a group of KEHS netball players attended a workshop at Margate Sports School. The week-long experience proved both enjoyable and enriching, offering a blend of learning and fun. Throughout the workshop, the girls participated in high-level training sessions, received expert coaching, and played a number of friendly matches. They gained valuable insights into strategy, positioning, and teamwork, all of which are expected to lead to improvement in their future performances. The girls also enjoyed success on the court, winning most of their matches, showing signs of growth and cohesion as a team. It was a fantastic week that enhanced their skills and boosted team spirit and confidence.

HS Sports vs PSHS

On Saturday, our high school sports teams travelled to Port Shepstone High School for a series of fixtures in hockey, netball, and rugby. The day was filled with competitive spirit and strong performances across all disciplines.

Our U16 hockey team opened the day with a commanding 3–0 win against the PSHS U14 side. They also faced the PSHS U16 team in a more closely contested match, securing a 1–0 victory. Our 1st hockey team match was tightly contested and ended in a 1–1 draw.

Netball was another highlight for KEHS. Our U16 team played a cohesive and confident match, beating PSHS 20–12 through teamwork and consistency. Our 1st netball team delivered an outstanding performance, dominating the court with a 52–15 win. Their speed, accuracy, and coordination proved too much for their opponents, resulting in a well-deserved victory.

On the rugby field, our U14’s impressed with a 31–8 win, demonstrating strong running and solid defence. Our U16’s were involved in a fierce contest that ended in a 15–15 draw, with both teams giving their all until the final whistle. Our 1st team faced a tough challenge and were narrowly beaten 5–13, despite a committed and spirited performance.

U16 Rugby

U16 Hockey

U13 Hockey

U11 Hockey

Gr 12 Hamlet Production

On the 11th of March, our Grade 12 learners embarked on an educational trip to Durban to watch a production of Hamlet at the Stretton Theatre. The experience brought Shakespeare’s tragedy to life, deepening their understanding of the text. The learners thoroughly enjoyed the performance, which enriched their studies and provided valuable insight into the play.

Matrics at Stretton Theatre

HS Sports vs Howick High

On Saturday, KEHS teams faced Howick High School in a series of exciting rugby, netball, and hockey matches. In rugby, our U14 team fought hard but were narrowly defeated 5–10, while our U16 team beat them 10–5. Our 1st rugby team faced a challenging match and were outplayed by Howick on the day. Our 1st netball team played to a hard-fought 18–18 draw, against tough opposition. However, our U16 netball team won 10–6. In hockey, the 1st team had a challenging encounter against Howick. Our girls put in a great effort but were beaten by an excellent team. All our fixtures were played in the best of spirits and we were so warmly received. Thank you to Howick for an amazing day of sport.

KEHS U16 Hockey Team

SPC Pre-Season Winter Sports Day

Our U16 hockey team had a successful outing at the SPC pre-season Winter Sports Day on Saturday, where they recorded a series of pleasing results. They secured victories over Kokstad College (1–0), Bergview College (1–0), and St Patrick’s College (2–0), while drawing 0–0 against Southcity.

U9 Hardball Cricket vs SPC

In the U9 Hardball Cricket match against St. Patrick's College on Friday, KEHS posted a total of 49/3 in their 20 overs. While our team displayed great resilience and sportsmanship, St. Patrick's managed to chase down the total, finishing on 53/0 after 11 overs.

KEHS U9 Hardball Cricket Team

SP Rugby vs Focused

Last week kicked off with our U13 rugby boys playing against Focused on the 3rd of March. While Focused put up a strong effort, we maintained control of the game. With great teamwork and determination, we secured a solid 49-0 win.

On the 5th of March, our U11 rugby team also faced Focused. We played with confidence, building on earlier successes. Focused gave their best, but our performance allowed us to take the win, beating them 46-0. The result highlighted the potential of our young players and the strong foundation being built in the school’s rugby programme.

KEHS Inflatables

Our learners were given a well-deserved break to unwind and have some fun. Friday featured a day of water inflatable activities that brought laughter and excitement to all. Learners took to the inflatable slides, enjoying the refreshing splash of water as they raced and slid across the various inflatables. It was a day of light-hearted fun, allowing learners to take a break from their routines. The event was a massive hit and served as a perfect reminder of the importance of balance, fun, and camaraderie in the life of a learner.

KEHS Mini Cricket Festival

The KEHS Mini Cricket Festival, held on Saturday, was a resounding success for all age groups. In the U7 category, we won both our matches. We beat Focused by 37.8 runs, posting 42/1 to Focused's 25/6, and followed that up with a 10.3-run win over Rivermead, with KEHS scoring 40/3 while Rivermead posted 18/6. In the U8 category, KEHS 1 defeated KJS by 11.9 runs, finishing with 43/2 against KJS's 48/5, and Rivermead by 13.7 runs, scoring 52/2 to Rivermead's 37/3. KEHS 2 had a thrilling tie with Focused, both teams finishing with 27/3, but secured a 25-run win over SPC, finishing 42/1 while SPC posted 34/2. Our U9 team continued the winning streak, with KEHS 1 achieving a 50.5-run win over SMDS and a 30.3-run victory over Rivermead. Thank you to all our visiting teams for the great day of sport enjoyed by all.

Suid Natal 1st Hockey & Netball Festival

The Suid Natal 1st Hockey & Netball Festival on the 1st of March was another exciting event, with strong performances in both hockey and netball. Our 1st Hockey team played two hard-fought matches, drawing both games. We finished with a 1-1 draw against Port Shepstone High and a 0-0 draw against Suid Natal. Our 1st Netball team was in fine form, winning four of their five group-stage matches. We enjoyed a 12-3 victory over SPC, 10-1 win over BVC, 8-4 victory against Scottburgh, and 14-1 win against Port Shepstone High. The only loss came against Suid Natal, with a score of 10-15. In the semi-finals, we secured a solid 10-6 victory over KC, but unfortunately lost to Suid Natal 10-18 in the final, finishing 2nd out of 12 teams.

Mini Cricket

Our Mini Cricket teams had an outstanding day against Focused on Thursday. Our U7 team posted an impressive 51/1, while Focused had 22/0, securing a convincing win for us. Our U8 team also showed their strength, finishing with 40/1, while Focused managed 13/6. Our U9 team followed suit, with a dominant performance of 42/0, while Focused scored 17/1.

HS Tennis vs KC

Our HS tennis team faced KC on Monday in a competitive match. Despite the team's strong effort, they were narrowly defeated, with the final score being KEHS 21, KC 27. We are confident that our players will build on this experience in future competitions.

HS Tennis vs KC

On 17 February, our HS tennis team faced KC in an exciting match. Although the result did not favour our team, the match provided valuable insights and experience for the players. Congratulations to KC for winning with 43 points.

Focused Public Speaking Competition

Six of our learners participated in the Focused High School Public Speaking Competition, where eight schools competed. In the GET category (Gr 8 and 9), Sefika Lekena (Gr 8) delivered an impressive performance, securing 5th place. Meanwhile, in the FET category (Gr 10 to 12), Faith Ntaote (Gr 12), with her exceptional speaking skills, earned 3rd place. The competition was a valuable experience for all participants, providing them with an opportunity to refine their public speaking abilities and represent our school with pride.

Mini-Cricket vs SPC

On 18 February, our mini-cricket teams played against SPC. In the U7 match, we were victorious with a calculated margin of 7.5 runs. In the U8 match, we scored 29 without losing a wicket, while SPC posted 24/2. This strong performance resulted in a 17-run win for us, using the mini-cricket method of calculation.

SP Cricket vs KJS

Our U11 and U13 cricket teams also played against KJS on 21 February. Unfortunately, the U11 match was abandoned due to rain, while the U13 team, playing at home, suffered a 4-wicket loss to KJS.

JP Hardball Cricket vs KJS

On 22 February, our U9 hardball cricket team faced KJS at home. We batted first and posted a score of 80/6 in 20 overs. KJS managed to chase down the total in 16.2 overs, scoring 83/3 and winning the match by 7 wickets.

SKZNCSSA Provincial Swimming

At the SKZNCSSA Provincial Swimming event, held on 22 February at Glenwood, our swimmers put on an outstanding performance as part of the Durban South team. Qiana Haddon-Davies excelled, securing 1st place in the 25m freestyle, 2nd place in the 25m butterfly, and 2nd place in the 25m backstroke. Leah da Silva and Clinae Strydom both demonstrated impressive skills, finishing 4th in the 50m butterfly in their respective age groups.

Qiana Haddon Davies with her medals at SKZNCSSA Provincial Swimming

KEHS Ladies Breakfast

The KEHS Ladies Breakfast on Saturday morning was a wonderful event, where the ladies gathered to enjoy a delicious breakfast together. During the event, Dr. K. Harrison gave an insightful and informative talk on menopause, providing valuable knowledge and sparking meaningful discussions.

U7 - U9 Mini Cricket vs BVC

Our mini-cricket teams delivered strong performances against BVC on 11 February. Our U7’s posted a total of 38/4, while BVC managed 15/4 with half their overs remaining. The U8’s scored 40/3, limiting BVC to 17/5. The U9’s reached 38/1, while BVC fell short with 20/3.

HS Tennis

On the same day, our high school tennis team faced SPC and KC in a competitive match as KEHS finished with 24 points, while KC ended on 43, and SPC secured the win with 53.

1st & U16 Hockey & Netball vs BVC

Our netball and hockey teams delivered dominant performances against BVC. Our U16 netball team had a 15-6 win, while our first team was successful with 33-6. The hockey teams were equally impressive, with the U16’s securing a 6-0 win and the first team a 5-0 triumph.

U11 & U13 Cricket vs SPC

On 12 March, our U11 and U13 cricket teams took on SPC. The U11’s posted 47/10 in their 20 overs, but SPC chased the target in 14 overs, finishing on 48/5 to win by five wickets. The U13’s also faced a tough challenge, with SPC securing a victory by four wickets.

KEHS U13 Cricket Team

U11 Cricket vs KPS

The cricket action continued on 14 February as KEHS played against KPS. Our U11 team put up a total of 68/8 in their 20 overs which KPS reached in 16 overs, winning by six wickets.

Sarel Cilliers’ Hockey, Rugby & Netball Festival

The Sarel Cilliers’ Hockey, Rugby, and Netball Festival on 14 and 15 February saw KEHS compete against tough opponents.
In rugby, our first team secured a 31-19 win against Sarel Cilliers’ second team but were outplayed by Newcastle. The U16’s had mixed results, defeating Harvest High 31-0 but falling to Amanzimtoti 5-14. The U14 team put up a strong fight, edging past Amanzimtoti 22-17 but Vryheid proved too strong.
Our first hockey team had a good tournament, defeating Sarel Cilliers 2-0, drawing 0-0 with Greytown Girls, losing 0-1 to Newcastle High, and winning 3-0 against Estcourt Girls. Their efforts earned them third place in their pool.

Our first team netball finished fourth out of 16 teams. They secured a 15-9 win over Estcourt but suffered losses to Ferrum (9-20), Newcastle (8-16), and Sarel Cilliers (10-16). Standout players Mateke Matsoele and Elona Mlobeli were named Players of the Match in their respective games.

KEHS U16 Hockey Team

KEHS 1st Hockey Team

KEHS shines at the Alfred Nzo West Prize-giving

At the annual Alfred Nzo West Prize-Giving on 5 February, KEHS was honoured as the overall best-performing school in the district. A total of 16 awards were made to KEHS. Perhaps the most gratifying aspect was that nine of our matric educators were recognised as the best in the district in their respective subjects. Special recognition was also made to KEHS being the top school in the gateway subjects of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. We also received an award for delivering high-quality results with 92% bachelors rate and were named the most consistently performing school. Two of our Grade 11 learners, Areahe Kwili and Reinard Mulder, were named among the district’s Top 10. We are especially proud of our teachers who were recognised as the best in their respective subjects: Mrs C de Kock (English Home Language), Mrs E Prinsloo (Afrikaans FAL), Mr N Ndlovu (History), Ms S Höll (CAT), Mr M Philip (Physical Sciences), Mr B Nyathi (Mathematics), Ms T Maphosa (Accounting), Mrs L Nyathi (Life Sciences), and Mrs R van Dyk (Maths Literacy).

KEHS Interhouse Gala

On the same day, our swimmers displayed their talent at the KEHS Interhouse Gala. It was a thrilling and fun-filled event, with learners cheering enthusiastically and giving their all in the pool. Graham House dominated – winning both the Primary and High School divisions. Adding to the excitement, Melville House won the coveted Spirit Cup for their enthusiasm and support.

HS Hockey & Rugby vs Bergview College

On 6 February, our hockey and rugby teams faced Bergview College in challenging, rainy conditions. Despite the weather, our players performed brilliantly. Both the u/16 and 1st girls’ hockey teams secured 2-0 victories, while our rugby teams dominated, with our u/14 team winning 36-0 and our u/16 team 45-0.

Christian Schools’ South Durban Zonal Gala

Our swimmers travelled to Amanzimtoti on Saturday for the Christian Schools’ South Durban Zonal Gala, where they performed very well. Qiana Haddon-Davies stood out in the u/8 girls’ category, winning multiple races and finishing as the runner-up in her age group. Clinné Strydom and Miné Enslin secured first-place finishes in their respective events. Strong performances from Franco Marx, Cade Marais, Xavier Haddon-Davies, Leah da Silva, Sion Marx, and Onako Stemmer contributed to an impressive showing from our swimming team.

100% King Edward High School

With much jubilation and celebration, we received the outstanding Matric results of the 2024 Class. For the fourth year in a row, KEHS achieved a 100% pass rate. It was the quality of the results, however, that raised the eyebrows and drew the greatest admiration. Our devoted educators produced a 100% pass rate in every subject, but also 93 distinctions spread across all subjects, but one. The bachelors rate of 91,5 % was most impressive. 89% of the marks achieved were above 50%, 72% of marks above 60%, 52% above 70% and 28% of the results were distinctions, above 80%.

No fewer than 16 candidates scored three or more distinctions with Onkabetse Kwili obtaining a full house of 7 distinctions. The Dux of the school will be formally announced after re-marking processes but Tshikaro Telile is surely a strong candidate with 5 subjects above 90%. The following matrics achieved 3 or more distinctions: Onkabetse Kwili, Unako Mbolekwa, Trevor Mkhathi, Brian Muleya, Chulumanco Nyamende, Tina Nyembezi, Reitumetsi Pakkies, Tshikaro Telile, Abongile Tenene, Zenande Zihle, Someleze Gqoli, Mamolikeng Lebusa, Ngcali Mahlulo, Ukho Mbambela, Shamaa Siddhapuriya and Kamohelo Thekiso. The class of 2025 has its work cut out for itself to emulate these fine achievements.

Grade 5 Tour: A Fun-filled Educational Adventure

After their final exams, our Grade 5 learners embarked on an exciting tour to the north and south coasts, staying at ATKV Natalia from 24 to 28 November. Their action-packed itinerary included a thrilling zipline experience at Lake Eland, a suspension bridge walk, sightseeing, and a game drive where they saw wildlife up close. In Durban, they enjoyed a boat cruise and explored the Science Museum, which featured interactive exhibits. They also learned about sugar production at the South African Sugar Association and had an unforgettable time at uShaka Marine World, where they watched penguin and dolphin shows, and explored the aquarium. Ice skating and arcade games at the Fun Company gave the children a chance to unwind, and they rounded off the tour with a fun movie and a visit to Mac Banana’s, where they toured both an animal and a banana farm. A special thanks to Mrs. Marx for organising this unforgettable adventure.

Gr 5 Tour Science Museum

Gr 5 Tour Boat Cruise

Gr 5 Tour Zipline

Prefect Camp: Leadership in Action

From 24 to 26 November, our 2025 prefects headed to ATKV Drakensville for a leadership camp, designed to challenge and inspire them through a variety of team-building activities. Throughout the camp, they participated in exercises like the Spiders' Web, where they had to work together to get each other through a web of ropes, and the Blindman’s Trust, which tested their ability to rely on and guide one another while blindfolded. The prefects also went hiking through the beautiful surroundings, ziplining, tyre juggling, and crate moving; all of which helped build essential leadership skills such as communication, trust and teamwork. They also enjoyed fun activities and swimming, balancing the more intense challenges with moments of relaxation. These activities not only strengthened their leadership abilities but also fostered a sense of unity and camaraderie. The camp was a great opportunity for them to grow, and we are confident they will return ready to lead with confidence in the year ahead.

Prefects for 2025 Leadership Camp

Prefects for 2025 Leadership Camp

Junior Phase Prize-giving Ceremonies

On 30 October, we held our annual prize-giving ceremony for our Grade 1 and 2 learners, followed by Grade 3 on 31 October. The events were very special, and the learners delighted their parents with beautiful performances. Book prizes for excellence in Mathematics and Home Languages were awarded to the following:

Gr 1 R - Boleng Motsapi and Onako Stemmer
Gr 1 M - Asithandile Mpeka and Emihle Dube
Gr 2 HD - Libonge Qwetha and Onalerona Mothapa
Gr 2 B - Reaoboka Letuka and Bokgoni Hoffman
Gr 3 J - Qhama Mehlomakulu and Indithandile Sibhuku
Gr 3 vN - Marissa Steyn, Lakhiwe Mpengesi and Niki Enslin

Lulonke Sibangula Good Fellowship Trophy

Grade 1 R

Grade 2 B

Grade 2 HD

Lulonke Sibangula received the Good Fellowship trophy for his positive interactions with the staff and peers. We are proud that our Grade 3 learners are now ready and mature enough to start their new senior phase season, an exciting transition in their school years.

Mini Cricket

On 29 October, we had mini cricket matches against Bergview. Our u/7 team won the match, scoring 44 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Our u/8 team continued the momentum, achieving 51 runs, resulting in a 25-run victory. However, our u/9 team lost to Bergview.
Later in the week, our u/7 and u/8 teams faced SPC. In the u/7 match, we lost to SPC, but our u/8 team bounced back with 51 runs for the loss of 1 wicket, beating SPC by 13 runs.

Tennis

Our SP tennis team played against SPC on 30 October in a closely contested match. The score was tight, with KEHS finishing on 22 points, just shy of SPC’s 23. The improvement in the general play of our learners is most pleasing.

Inflatables

To wrap up the week, the school enjoyed fun inflatables on Friday. Laughter echoed as learners slid down and bounced on giant inflatable slides. This vibrant event brought everyone together for a day of fun.

SP Prize-giving Ceremony

On 24 October, we hosted our Senior Primary Prize-giving, a significant event that celebrated the achievements of our learners in both academics and sports. This year's ceremony was a joyous occasion, bringing together students, parents, and staff to recognise the hard work and dedication demonstrated throughout the year.

In Academics, Grade 4 saw, Bjorn Aarons in third place, Kungawo Mafunda in second place, and Leah da Silva taking first place. In Grade 5, Douw Nel earned third place, Franco Marx came second, and David Abraham achieved first place. The accolades continued in Grade 6, where Zander Barnard was in third place, Maruzé Needham in second place, and Lana Enslin in first place. In Grade 7, Sinelizwi Skemane, Avuyile Ntabeni, and Sisipho Jija were in third, second, and first place respectively.

Academic Colours were awarded to a select group of learners who maintained an exceptionally high standard of work throughout their Senior Primary phase. They were Refiloe Diaho, Sinelizwi Skemane, Tanatswa Nyathi, Avuyile Ntabeni, and Sisipho Jija.

Sporting achievements were also awarded to our talented athletes. Kiara Laing was named Girls Hockey Player of the Year, while Hlelo Ndawonde received the award for Rugby Player of the Year. Emihle Luphalule was honoured as Netball Player of the Year, and Sibusiso Nkumbesi was recognised as Cricket Player of the Year. Jaeron Dickens was awarded both Soccer Player of the Year and Boys Hockey Player of the Year. Luvo Mvimbi was named Best Boy Athlete of the Year, and Kiara Laing received the title of Best Girl Athlete. The Best Sportsperson of the Year awards went to Jaeron Dickens for the boys and Clinae Strydom for the girls. Kungawo Mafunda was acknowledged for the Best Sporting Achievement of the Year, and Clinae Strydom also received the James Freemantle Award for Good Fellowship for her contributions to the school community.

We proudly announced our monitors for 2025, with Zander Barnard and Lana Enslin serving as Head Monitors. The Deputy Monitors are Ezra Williams and Tamary Mandiwanzira. Their dedicated team of monitors includes Lodwa Bidla, Gerbrand Bronkhorst, Quinell Gunkel, Khalalelo Lebenya, Emihle Luphalule, Snend Mbobo, Miyolo Mfenyana, Uhuru Motsapi, Michelle Moyo, Sotha Mxuma, Maruzé Needham, Akhona Ngcizela, Sibusiso Nkumbesi, Nkazimlo Nonjiji, Iminam Nonkonela, Maxine Peters, Kendra Phillips, Osi Shibani, Asiphile Sonjica, Kungawo Spamla, and Yolo Zulu.

Kungawo Maphumulo reciting a poem

Clinae Strydom received the award for Sportsperson of the Year and the James Freemantle Award for Good Fellowship

Zander Barnard Head Monitor, Tamary Mandiwanzira Deputy Monitor, Ezra Williams Deputy Monitor and Lana Enslin Head Monitor

AVT/SACSSA National Challenge

Seventeen athletes represented King Edward High School at the AVT/SACSSA National Athletics Challenge held on 26 October in Sasolburg. Our athletes brought home an impressive total of nine medals from this prestigious event. Mivuyo Ncgaweni won gold in the u/11 girls’ turbo javelin, while Ovayo Diko, Junior Mncadi, Fatso Letseka, and Gqama Dzingwe secured silver medals in various events. Kungawo Mafunda and Sisiphosethu Nomnqa added to the tally with bronze medals, while Tania Mandiwanzira and Jayda Vezasie achieved gold and silver medals in their respective relays.

Pre-School Prize-giving Ceremony

On 15 October, our pre-school celebrated a delightful prize-giving ceremony. The joy was tangible as children performed enthusiastically, and parents beamed with pride, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. It was a joyous occasion filled with laughter and excitement as we recognised the development of each precious child throughout the year.

Grade R Graduation Ceremony

The following Thursday, 17 October, marked a significant milestone for our Grade R class of 2024 as they held their graduation ceremony. This momentous occasion not only signifies the end of an important chapter but also announces the beginning of an exciting new journey as they prepare for "big school." We wish all our graduates the very best for 2025, filled with countless memories and new adventures.

Cricket Matches vs KJS

Our u/7 and u/8 teams had mini cricket matches against KJS, developing their cricket skills. In the u/7 A match, KJS set a score of 45 runs for 8 wickets, but KEHS scored 54 runs for 3 wickets, beating KJS by 9 runs. However, in the u/7 B match, KJS scored 59 runs for 2 wickets, while KEHS managed 28 runs for 4 wickets.
In the u/8 match, KJS posted a score of 56 runs for 6 wickets, while KEHS won with a total of 32 runs for 3 wickets. Our young players showed great determination.
The u/9 match saw KJS scoring 63 runs for 6 wickets in 15 overs, but KEHS beat them with 66 runs for 5 wickets in 11 overs. A fantastic performance from the boys!

On 19 October, our u/11 and u/13 teams also played against KJS. Our u/11 team managed to score 58 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs, but KJS passed the score with 3 wickets down. Our boys enjoyed the experience.

Our u/13 team scored 74 runs but lost as KJS scored the required runs with 5 wickets standing.

On Thursday, we held our Matric Tea, a special occasion to bid farewell to our Matric students and an opportunity to make their pledges ahead of the final exams. This gathering encouraged both students and parents to reflect on their journey so far and celebrate the upcoming transition into the next chapter of their lives.

Following this, we enjoyed a beautiful and prestigious High School Prize-giving ceremony, recognising the outstanding achievements of our learners. Among the highlights of the evening was the Trophy for Service to the Hostel, awarded to Tina Nyembezi and Qhayiya Sapo. The High School Public Speaker of the Year Trophy went to Onkabetse Kwili, while Junior Mncadi received the Trophy for Most Promising Athlete. Advocate Matheza received trophies for Athlete of the Year and Rugby Player of the Year, along with the award for Best Forward Rugby Player. Wesley Willard was named Best Backline Player, and Tristan Moeketsie earned the title of Most Improved Rugby Player. Trevor Mkhathi received the Sevens Rugby Player of the Year.

In netball, Mihle Mbangeni was recognised as Most Improved, Sinobomi Mshiywa as Best Defender, and Ayanda Nondabula, who took home both the Best Attacker and the Trophy for Netball Player of the Year. Ayanda was also awarded Best Sporting Achievement in the High School.

In hockey, Khanya Rabelemane and Cazz-Leigh Mckenzie were acknowledged as Best Striker and Best Defender, respectively, while Reitumetsi Pakkies claimed the Hockey Player of the Year Trophy.

In soccer, Reitumetsi Pakkies was recognised as Player of the Year for the girls’ team, with James Akhosi receiving the same honour for the boys. The Most Improved Soccer Girl was Katleho Stuta, and James Akhosi was recognised as the Most Improved Soccer Boy. Luthando Zincume was awarded Tennis Player of the Year.

The Headmaster’s Award for Service to the School went to Reitumetsi Pakkies and Trevor Mkhathi. The Trophy for Highest Academic Achiever in Matric was awarded to Tshikaro Telile, with Faith Ntaote receiving the Trophy for Exceptional Achievement. The Dux Trophy for 2023 was awarded to Bubomi Manciya. The Trophy for Sportsmanship went to Trevor Mkhathi, and the Senior Award for Good Fellowship was awarded to Reitumetsi Pakkies.

The ceremony concluded with the announcement of the prefects for 2025, with Liyema Mtshiza appointed as Head Boy and Samkelisiwe Mbewana as Head Girl, joined by Deputy Head Prefects Liyema Zozo and Faith Ntaote.

Head Boy 2025 Liyema Mtshiza and Head Girl 2025 Samkelisiwe Mbewana

The prefects are Cazz-Leigh Mckenzie, Keyonte O’Reilly, Ledia Seliane, Areahe Kwili, Zamatolo Tuku, Yawa Dzide, Angel Damane, Abulele Sobantu, Ray Matsau, Reinhard Mulder, Unathi Koyana, Mihle Mbangeni, Snemihle Zongola, Butleng Motsapi, Kwakuhle Mkoti, Relebohile Lekhethoa, Alizwa Shibani, Molumeli Masepe, Luthando Zincume, Asenathi Mlaza, Emihle Gebuza, and Tyra Kotze.

Adding to our celebrations, three students—Tina Nyembezi, Abongile Tenene, and Faith Ntaote participated in the 21st Bruce Piper Monologue Competition at Cowan House on Saturday. We are thrilled to announce that Tina achieved first place for her outstanding performance. This was a fitting way to conclude her matric year and showcased her dedication to the Arts.

Tina Nyembezi 1st in the 21st Bruce Piper Monologue Competition

SACSSA National Athletics

Fifty-four athletes from KEHS represented the KwaZulu-Natal team at the South African Christian Schools National Athletics meeting on 20 and 21 September. Our impressive performance resulted in an outstanding haul of 42 medals: 14 gold, 17 silver, and 11 bronze. We are very proud of our athletes for holding our name high.

Medal winners at SACSSA National Athletics

MDI Science Expo

We would like to commend Angel Hlathuka, who secured 1st position at the MDI Science Expo 2024 on 4 October. Her project demonstrated exceptional insight, creativity, and innovation, earning her the title of top achiever in this prestigious competition. Angel's dedication to excellence in STEM has set a high standard for her peers and inspired educators.

Angel Hlathuka 1st at MDI Sience Expo

Singles Tennis Tournament

On Saturday, KEHS, KC, and St. Patrick’s participated in the Singles Tennis Tournament held in Kokstad. The results were as follows: Ishaaq Peer from KC claimed the top spot with 31 points, closely followed by Quinton Donaldson from St. Patrick's with 30 points, and Luthando Zincume representing KEHS with 27 points. We would like to extend our thanks to everyone involved for contributing to a fantastic day of tennis.

On 19 September, we joyfully celebrated Heritage Day at KEHS, honouring the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our nation. The learners arrived in an array of traditional clothing, transforming the school grounds into vibrant colours, patterns, and styles.

Heritage Day affirmed the vibrant mosaic of our country. Let us continue to cherish and promote our diverse cultures, ensuring that future generations understand and appreciate the beauty of their heritage.

View gallery of images here.

Christian Camp

Over the weekend, learners had the wonderful opportunity to attend a Christian camp that was both spiritually enriching and joyfully engaging. They received insightful teachings on the often debated aspects of Christianity, as well as the fundamental truths of faith. It was a truly blessed time as the Holy Spirit brought about healing and restoration. The spiritual depth of the teachings was complemented by lots of fun and interactive activities. Learners enjoyed games, hiking, a thrilling slip and slide, and challenged themselves with crate building. They also enjoyed the traditional stokbrood and marshmallow braai around the campfire. The combination of profound teachings and joyful activities made it a memorable and impactful weekend for all involved.

Slip and slide

Hike up to Cedarberg tower

Stokbrood and marshmallows

Boys’ Soccer

Our u/11 boys' soccer team had a well-deserved 3-0 victory against Focused on 9 September. However, their match against Bergview on 11 September ended in a goalless draw after a tightly contested game. Our 1st boys' soccer team faced Mthatha on Saturday in a challenging match. Both sides had their chances, but neither side was able to score, leading to a scoreless draw.

Grade 7 Entrepreneur’s Day

On Tuesday, our Grade 7 learners showed their entrepreneurial flair during Entrepreneur’s Day - a key component of an EMS assessment. The event was a vibrant exhibition of creativity and innovation, with learners presenting a variety of imaginative business ideas and projects. From inventive product designs to compelling marketing strategies, our Grade 7 learners demonstrated skills and enthusiasm. The day proved to be a valuable learning experience for all involved.

Owam and Talia at their stall

Juan selling his goods at entrepreneurs day

Clinae, Kiara and Tamille at entrepreneurs day

JP & SP Spring Ball

Our Junior and Senior Phase learners had a delightful time at the Spring Ball on Thursday. With lots of fun, games and plenty of laughter, they danced the evening away and celebrated the arrival of spring in style.

Boys’ & Girls’ Soccer

On 5 September, our u/16 boys’ soccer team had an impressive match against St Monica’s, beating them 5-2. On Saturday, we travelled to the South Coast for fixtures against South City. Our u/16 boys' team won both their matches, defeating South City B 3-1 and South City A 3-2. Our 1st boys’ team also performed strongly, with a convincing 5-1 win over Waterfall and a 2-1 victory against South City. Our u/16 girls faced closely contested matches, drawing 1-1 against Waterfall College 1st and narrowly losing 0-1 to South City 1st.

Amanzimtoti 1st Rugby 7’s Tournament

At the Amanzimtoti 1st Rugby 7’s Tournament on 7 September, our KEHS rugby team delivered a commendable performance with a junior squad. We beat Gelofte with a score of 19-12, but lost to Kloof. In a closely contested match against Kuswag, we were narrowly defeated 17-19. Despite the mixed results, our boys showed great determination and skill.

Boys’ Hockey

Last week, our SP boys' hockey teams faced a series of competitive matches. On 4 September, both our u/11 and u/13 teams had challenging games and were defeated by KJS. Our teams also competed in the Lynford Boys' Hockey Festival on Saturday, where they encountered tough opponents. Our u/9 team had a mixed set of outcomes, winning 1, drawing 2 and losing the rest. Our u/11 and u/13 teams similarly experienced a blend of draws and losses, with each team drawing 3 matches and losing 2. Overall, our teams gained valuable experience and opportunities for growth through these matches.

KZNCSSA Provincial Athletics Championship

On 30-31 August, 116 athletes from KEHS traveled to the Msunduzi Stadium in Pietermaritzburg to compete as part of the South Durban Team in the KZNCSSA Provincial Athletics Championships. The South Durban team achieved a solid second-place overall, with KEHS athletes winning an astounding 53 medals: 12 gold, 17 silver, and 24 bronze. Impressively, 48 of our athletes were selected for the KZNCSSA team to participate in the SACSSA National Athletics Meeting in Sasolburg later this month.

Special recognition goes to Lere Tyika and Cade Marais, who were named the second and third Best Junior Boys, respectively. Additionally, Reinhard Mulder was one of the Top 20 Male Performers with a remarkable throw of 45.95 metres in the u/17 Hammer Throw event.

Cade Marais and Lere Tyika 3rd and 2nd Best Junior Boys at KZNCSSA Provincial Athletics Championships

Speech & Drama Festival

From 27-30 August, KEHS learners displayed their talents at the Speech & Drama Festival, held at St. Monica’s. Three students - Faith Ntaote, Abongile Tenene, and Tina Nyembezi - earned nominations for the prestigious 2024 Bruce Piper Award Monologue Competition, set to take place at Cowan House in Hilton this October. Inothando Gebe, a Grade 3 student, was also awarded a tuition bursary.

Boys’ Hockey

Our KEHS boys’ hockey teams had a series of matches last week. On Tuesday, our u/11 and u/13 teams lost to KPS. However, we bounced back on Wednesday in matches against SPC. Both the u/11 and u/13 won 1-0.

Our younger players also took to the field on Thursday against SPC. The u/7’s had mixed results with KEHS1 winning 1-0 and KEHS2 losing 0-3. Our u/8 KEHS1 team lost 2-3, while KEHS2 claimed a 3-0 victory. Our u/9 team faced a tough match, ending with a loss.

KEHS u13 Boys Hockey vs KPS

National Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition

The Department of Basic Education flew Faith Ntaote (pictured above) and Angel Hlatuka as provincial winners to participate in a prestigious event held in Benoni. The high-profile gathering, attended by the Deputy Minister of Education and the Minister of Social Development, was adjudicated by university lecturers.

Faith emerged as the National Champion in the Grade 11 Oral History Category, showcasing her exceptional skills and dedication. This achievement highlights her individual talent and the strength of our school’s commitment to excellence in education. It must also be mentioned that Faith won the National Nelson Mandela essay competition earlier this year.

SP Matat Schools’ Athletics

The SP Matat Schools Athletics event featured competition between KEHS, Bergview, St Monica’s, and Focused on 21 August. Our athletes performed exceptionally well, securing most of the individual awards. Kungawo Mafunda was named Best u/10 Girl, while Ovayo Diko claimed the title of Best u/11 Girl, with Mivuyo Ngcaweni as the runner-up. Michelle Moyo was the Best u/12 Girl, closely followed by Tamary Mandiwanzira as the runner-up. Kiara Laing was also a top performer, winning the title of Best u/13 Girl, with Talia Aarons as runner-up. Lubanzi Mbobo was the runner-up for Best u/10 Boy. Devonté van Vollenhoven was named Best u/11 Boy, with Azoma Mkolokotho as runner-up.

Ovayo Diko was awarded Junior Victrix Ludorum, Devonté van Vollenhoven received Junior Victor Ludorum, and Kiara Laing was honoured as Senior Victrix Ludorum. KEHS triumphed as the winning school of this athletic meeting. It was a pleasure to observe four disciplined and capable schools performing so well in healthy sport.

Devonté van Vollenhoven Junior Victor Ludorum

Ovayo Diko Junior Victrix Ludorum

Kiara Laing Senior Victrix Ludorum

Soccer

On 19 August, our u/11 boys’ soccer team delivered a dominant performance against Focused School, beating them 5-0. Our boys excelled on the field.

Our 1st boys’ soccer team competed in the Bergview 1st Boys Soccer Festival on August 24, securing a penalty shootout win against Focused after a goalless draw. They drew with St Monica’s and Bergview but lost on a tight penalty shootout to KC, placing them second overall. James Akhosi and Luthando Zincume received awards for goalkeeper of the tournament and goal scorer respectively.

Boys Hockey

The u/13 New Hanover Boys Hockey Day/Night Festival saw KEHS deliver a series of hard-fought matches, ending in draws against Piet Retief, MSC, Athlone, NHP, and Nottingham Road, but losing to Eston.

The following day, the u/9 - u/11 New Hanover Boys Hockey Festival brought mixed results for KEHS. Our u/9 team managed a 2-2 draw against Eston but lost to Wembley, Wartburg, and NHP. Our u/11 team had a 2-0 victory over Piet Retief, lost to Wembley, Eston, and Lynford and drew against Wartburg.

HS Soccer vs St Patrick’s College

Our soccer teams had fixtures against SPC on the 7th of August. Our 2nd team soccer boys secured a decisive 5-1 victory, while our 1st team won 3-0. Our 2nd team soccer girls edged out SPC with a 1-0 win, but our 1st team narrowly lost 2-3 in a closely contested match.

HS Inter-Schools Athletics

The HS Inter-Schools Athletics, hosted by KC on 15 August, saw impressive performances from KEHS athletes. Oreboloke Moorosi was named Best u/14 Boy, with Ngcali Matheza as runner-up. Junior Mncadi earned Best u/15 Boy, while Lihle Nontwana was the u/17 runner-up. Trevor Mkhathi was recognized as the Best u/19 Boy, with Qhayiya Sapo as runner-up. For the girls, Refengkgotso Setloboko was Best u/19 Girl, and Ayanda Nondabula was the runner-up. Refengkgotso was awarded the Senior Victrix Ludorum trophy and Junior was the Junior Victor Ludorum winner.

Ref Setloboko was awarded Senior Victrix Ludorum at the HS Inter Schools Athletics

Junior Mncadi was the Junior Victor Ludorum at the HS Inter Schools Athletics

KZNCSSA South Durban Zonal Athletics Trials

KEHS athletes delivered a stellar performance at the KZNCSSA South Durban Zonal Athletics Trials held on 16th August. A total of 141 of our athletes competed, and an impressive 126 of them qualified for the Durban South Christian School team. We emerged as the overall winner, finishing 1st out of 10 participating schools. The athletes broke a remarkable 19 records, and equaled two records. Records were broken by: Leah da Silva (u/10 Turbo Javelin), Reothespile Mbulawa (u/7 60m), Lere Tyika (u/8 60m, 600m and 80m), Laytham Tatchell (u/8 600m), Junior Mncadi (u/15 High Jump), Mivuyo Ncgweni (u/11 Turbo Javelin), Ovayo Diko (u/11 80m and 100m), Sithenkosi Mdlazi (u/19 200m), Ninke Marx (u/9 600m), Jaeron Dickens (u/13 1500m), Mbeko Qayi (u/13 1500m), Jordan Thomson (u/15 800m and 1500m), Oratiloe Ramabitle (u/15 1500m), Taelo Mapena (u/17 1500m) and Abongile Tshingo (u/17 1500m). Entle Mlobeli (u/7 60m) and Kungawo Mafunda (u/10 High Jump) equaled existing records. Ovayo Diko was named Junior Victrix Ludorum (10-14 years), and Junior Victor Ludorum (7-9 years) was Lere Tyika. Other best performance scores included Qiana Haddon Davies (600m), Ninke Marx (600m), Reinhard Mulder (Hammer) and Abongile Tenene (Hammer).

Kokstad College 1st Boys & Girls Soccer Festival

On 17 August, KEHS participated in the Kokstad College 1st Boys & Girls Soccer Festival. Our 1st team soccer girls had mixed results, with a 1-0 victory over Ixopo but were defeated 0-2 by Mount Currie in the semi-finals. Our 1st team soccer boys faced tough competition, losing 0-4 to Ixopo and drawing 0-0 with St Thomas. They managed a 1-1 draw against Mount Currie to round off their matches.

Gelofte 1st Rugby 7’s Tournament

Our 7’s rugby team participated in the Gelofte 1st Rugby 7’s Tournament on 17 August. Although they faced tough opposition, losing against Amanzimtoti (10-24) and Kloof (0-24), the team rallied with a 17-12 victory over Kuswag and a dominant 36-0 win against Werda. Their efforts culminated in winning the Bowl Final.

Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competitions

Twelve of our learners travelled to East London to participate in the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Provincial Oral History Competition, showcasing their historical knowledge and storytelling skills. Our learners fared exceptionally well and received the following awards as Young Historians:

• Faith Ntaote; 1st in Grade 11
• Angel Hlathuka; 1st in Grade 9
• Iviwe Moyo; 2nd in Grade 8
• Ayabonga Ramashoai; 3rd in Grade 10, and
• Onalerona Machaea came 2nd in Grade 8 for Story Writing.

Faith Ntaote and Angel Hlathuka have been selected to represent the province at the National competition in Gauteng from 23-25 August.

KEHS learners who participated in the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition

Spar Fast 5 Netball Challenge

In a display of skill and determination, our 1st Netball team emerged as one of the top contenders at the Spar Fast 5 Netball Challenge held on Saturday. The tournament, hosted by KEHS, featured intense matches as teams battled for supremacy. We opened the challenge with a closely fought victory against Kokstad College, winning 7-6. Our winning streak continued with victories over Bergview (12-5) and Ixopo (17-5). Our momentum persisted with wins against St Thomas (11-3), St Monica’s (11-10), and Mthata (13-6).

However, the competition intensified when we faced a tough challenge from Shayamoya, resulting in a 7-20 loss. Undeterred, our team defeated St Monica’s 14-6 in the semi-finals. In a gripping final, our girls played valiantly but faced a formidable Shayamoya team, ultimately finishing as runners-up after a 6-26 defeat. Our girls demonstrated teamwork and resilience throughout the tournament, reinforcing their strong reputation in school netball. We would like to thank Spar most sincerely for the wonderful initiative and sponsorship.

Spar Fast 5 Netball Challenge

Ayanda Nondabula defending at the Spar Fast 5 Netball Challenge

Hillcrest u/18 Rugby 7’s Tournament

Our u/18 7’s rugby team participated in the Hillcrest Rugby 7’s Tournament on 3 August, delivering strong performances against tough competition. The tournament began on a positive note for KEHS with a decisive 12-0 victory over Hillcrest. However, the team faced challenging matches and lost to Ferrum, Michaelhouse, and Howick. In a strong turnaround, we secured a 21-12 win against Curro Hillcrest, finishing 7th overall out of 10 competing schools.

KEHS Inter-house Athletics Meeting

Our KEHS Inter-house Athletics Meeting was a showcase of outstanding individual and team performances. Graham House emerged victorious as the overall champion, while Melville secured the title of junior winning house and the Spirit Cup.

Best age group athletes are as follows:

u/6 – Luna Ntuli.
u/7 – Qiana Haddon-Davies.
u/8 – Lukhona Mamve.
u/9 – Ninke Marx.
u/10 – Bonolo Mpauli.
u/11 – Mivuyo Ngcaweni.
u/12 – Sibubonile Tom.
u/13 – Iyamthanda Xhorile.
u/14 – Phadimeho Letseka.
u/15 – Tania Mandiwanzira.
u/17 – Sisiphosethu Nomnqa.
u/19 – Qhayiya Sapo.

The Victor and Victrix Ludorums are as follows:

• SP Junior Victrix and Victor Ludorum – Ovayo Diko and Devonté van Vollenhoven.
• SP Senior Victrix and Victor Ludorum – Talia Aarons and Emihle Mpono.
• HS Junior Victrix and Victor Ludorum – Sihle Manci and Junior Mncadi.
• HS Senior Victrix and Victor Ludorum – Refengkgotso Setloboko and Trevor Mkhathi.

Notable achievements included:

• Lere Tyika breaking the boys’ u/8 600m record with a time of 2:14.88.
• Cowan Canham surpassing the boys’ u/9 600m record with a time of 2:13.22.
• Graham’s u/7 and u/9 boys’ relay teams setting new records.
• Melville’s u/8 boys’ relay team also setting a new record.
• Junior Mncadi breaking the boys’ u/15 javelin record with a throw of 44.72 meters.

Back - Sihle Manci, Ref Setloboko, Trevor Mkhati, Qhayiya Sapo and Junior Mcadi.

Front - Phadimeho Letseka, Tania Mandiwanzira and Sisiphosethu Nomnqa.

Back - Bonolo Mpauli, Mivuyo Ngcaweni, Ovayo Diko, Devonté van Vollenhoven and Emihle Mpono.

Front - Iyamthanda Xhorile, Talia Aarons and Sibubonile Tom

Qiana Haddon-Davies, Ninke Marx, Lukhona Mamve and Luna Ntuli

Soccer and Rugby Results

Our 1st boys' soccer team faced a challenging encounter against Focused on 22 July, suffering a 1-4 defeat. In contrast, our 1st girls' soccer team showcased their dominance the following day with a resounding 7-1 victory over Bergview. Their attacking flair and cohesive play were evident, reflecting their preparation and skill.

The Werda 7’s Rugby Festival on 27 July saw our u/18 7’s rugby team experience a roller-coaster of results. They lost to Westville and Kingsway, but redeemed themselves with a solid 22-5 win against Port Natal. Their ability to bounce back with a strong performance highlighted their resilience as they won the shield section.

SPC Soccer Festival

The SPC Soccer Festival on 27 July featured a stark contrast in results for our soccer teams. Our 1st boys' team had a tough day, suffering narrow losses to Amanzimtoti (0-1), KC (1-2), and BVC (0-1), and drawing 0-0 against SPC. It was a day of hard lessons and missed opportunities.

On the other hand, our 1st girls' team had an impressive run. They won all their group stage matches, including 3-0 victories over MCS, BVC, and KC. They continued their winning streak with a 3-0 win in the semi-final against KC and drew 1-1 in the final against MCS, securing the trophy for the winning school. Abongile Tenene was named goalkeeper of the tournament.

Ball 2 Berg Hockey Festival

At the Ball 2 Berg Hockey Festival on 27 July, our u/7 boys' hockey team showed flashes of potential with a win against KPS, and losses to SPC, Lynford, and UPS. Our u/8 boys’ team had a more successful outing with wins against Kingsway and SPC, and a couple of draws, indicating steady progress.

Our u/9 boys’ team experienced a mix of results, including notable victories over Lynford and UPS2, but also faced challenges against the stronger team KPS. Their performance demonstrated both promise and areas for improvement.

Abongile Tenene - Goalkeeper of the Tournament

Selected for SKZN Rugby

We are proud of our SP rugby players who have been selected for the SKZN rugby teams. This recognition is a testament to their talent and commitment to the sport. The players selected in the u/12 age group were Miyolo Mfenyana, Ntsika Cetywayo and Sibu Nkumbesi. In the u/13 age group it was Hlelo Ndawonde, Mihle Sijeku, Luvo Mvimbi and Iviwe Gebe.

The u/12 South Coast team won three of their four games in their regional competition and KZN Trials. We are proud of these seven players who represented South Coast u/12 and u/13.

Back left to right: Iviwe Gebe, Mihle Sijeku, Luvo Mvimbi.
Front left to right: Miyolo Mfenyana, Sibu Nkumbesi, Ntsika Cetywayo, Hlelo Ndawonde.

EG Netball Challenge

The EG Netball Challenge on 24 May, began with a 15-10 victory over St Patrick’s, followed by a win against KC, with a score of 12-6. Facing a tough challenge from Thembalethu, our team lost narrowly 10-13. However, they bounced back against St Thomas, beating them 17-0. Our netball team finished in 2nd position in the tournament.

St Patrick’s Wacky Winter Festival

In the u/7 rugby matches, KEHS1 faced strong opponents, losing their matches against Lynford and KPS1. KEHS2 beat KPS2 20-5 but lost to BVC. Our u/8 hockey team won all their matches convincingly: 4-0 against BVC, 6-0 against King Harvest, 3-1 against UPS, and 2-1 against KJS. Our u/9 hockey team beat Lynford 3-2 and UPS 3-1, but lost against KJS 2-0 and SPC 1-0.

KEHS u9 Hockey Team

Our u/11 hockey team had draws against KJS and ZBS, but beat SMDS 4-0 and Lynford 2-0. Lastly, our u/13 hockey team demonstrated their skills with competitive matches. They drew 1-1 against St. Mary's and KPS, and had an impressive 3-0 win against Lynford. Thank you to St Patrick’s for organising this enjoyable event with spirited competition.

KEHS u11 Hockey Team

HS Sports vs Southcity Christian School

On Saturday, our High School sports teams engaged with Southcity Christian School in a series of matches. In netball, the 1st team's match resulted in a nail-biting 23-23 draw. However, our u/16 netball team beat SCS 17-9. Shifting to rugby, our 1st team emerged victorious with a solid win of 25-16, and our u/14’s maintained their momentum, beating SCS 17-5. Both our 1st and u/16 hockey teams battled it out. The 1st team match ended in a deadlock, with KEHS and SCS evenly matched at 1-1. Similarly, the u/16 hockey teams couldn't be separated, ending the game with a draw of 0-0.

SP Hockey vs KJS

On 15 May, our hockey teams played KJS where our u/11A team held KJS A to a thrilling 1-1 draw, while our u/11B team beat KJS B 3-1. Meanwhile, our u/13’s went head-to-head against KJS in closely contested encounters. Our u/13A team fought hard to secure a 1-1 draw against KJS A. Similarly, the u/13B engaged in a tightly contested match, resulting in a 0-0 draw. The matches were characterised by good spirited competition and sportsmanship.

Sports vs Bergview

Our SP rugby teams demonstrated their strength against Bergview on Wednesday. Our u/11 team showed a dominant performance, with an impressive 72-0 victory, and our u/13 team continued their winning streak with a 71-5 triumph. These rugby teams continue to excel and uphold the proud tradition of rugby at our school. Numerous other fixtures allowed us to give all our learners a chance to compete and build on a good relationship with Bergview.

St Monica’s 7’s Rugby Festival

Our u/16 rugby team participated in the St. Monica's 7's Rugby Festival on Saturday. The event featured teams from St. Monica's, KEHS, Bergview, Focused, and Maclear. KEHS won their round robin matches, and secured the second position in the tournament after losing to Maclear in the finals.

u/12 & u/13 Sharks Trials

The u/12 South Coast team won three of their four games in their regional competition and KZN Trials. We are proud of our seven players who represented South Coast u/12 and u/13.

In the EG Girls' Hockey Challenge on 7 May, King Edward performed very well beating St Monica’s 1-0 and Bergview 2-0. Our girls drew with Kokstad College and St Patrick’s 0-0 respectively. This resulted in a tense penalty shoot-out with St Patrick’s, who ultimately won the tournament.

1st Hockey vs SMDS

Wednesday saw our u/13 netball team dominating the court, with a 14-2 victory over St. Monica’s. The following day, our u/16 netball team outplayed Sunshine with an impressive score of 44-4.

Our u/13 girls' hockey team participated in the New Hanover Girls’ Hockey Day/Night Festival on Friday, 10 May. In the opening match, KEHS faced New Hanover, losing 0-2. In a tightly contested game against Lynford, we won 1-0, but lost 0-1 against Scottsville. The matches against Athlone, Nottingham, and SPC ended in goalless draws, highlighting the evenly matched competition of all the teams.

On the same day, the High School rugby teams displayed their dominance on the field. Our u/14 rugby team had an impressive victory against St. Monica’s with a score of 57-0, and our u/16 rugby team had a decisive 71-0 win over Bergview. In the highly anticipated 1st rugby match against St. Monica’s, KEHS maintained control of the game, beating them 70-3, solidifying their position as a formidable force. The 1st girls’ hockey team drew 0-0 against St. Monica’s.

U14 Rugby vs SMDS

U14 Rugby vs SMDS

U16 Rugby vs Bergview

On Saturday, at the New Hanover Hockey Festival, our u/9 and u/11 hockey teams displayed excellent talent and teamwork. Our u/9 team started their day strong with a 2-0 victory over New Hanover. Building on this momentum, they beat Wartburg 4-0, Piet Retief 6-0, Wembley 4-0, and Lynford 2-1. Our u/11 team kicked off by beating Piet Retief 1-0, but losing 0-1 against Eston. Undeterred, they bounced back, beating Wembley 3-0 and New Hanover 1-0.

Saturday was also a day of spirited competition for our teams participating in the Underberg Ball 2 Berg tournament. Our u/7 hockey team faced a tough start with a 0-5 loss against KPS. However, they quickly rebounded with impressive victories against UPS, Lynford, and SPC, with scores of 5-0, 4-0, and 5-0 respectively. In the u/8 hockey matches, KEHS beat KPS 2-0, drew 1-1 against Lynford1, 2-2 against Lynford2, and had a 7-0 victory over King Harvest.

Our u/7 rugby team faced some tough opposition. Putting up a strong fight, they lost 15-5 to SPC, 10-5 to UPS2, 20-5 to UPS1 and drew 10-10 against KPS. On the other hand, our u/8 rugby team delivered standout performances, winning all their matches. They displayed dominance against KPS, SPC, Penzance, and Lynford, with impressive scores of 25-10, 35-20, 20-0, and 40-0 respectively. Our u/9 rugby team displayed competitive spirit. Despite losing 25-15 against KJS, we beat Lynford 45-20, beat UPS2 45-0, and drew 15-15 against UPS1.

HS Sports vs St. Patrick’s

Our High School learners brought their best to the field on April 30th, challenging St. Patrick’s in a thrilling series of matches.
Our u/16 netball team dominated with a 40-0 victory, followed by a solid 34-3 win for our 1st netball team. While our u/16 hockey girls’ ended in a draw, we secured a narrow 1-0 victory in the 1st hockey team fixture. In rugby, we showed our strength with victories in both age categories, with our u/15’s winning 21-12 and the 1st team triumphing 26-5.

The matches displayed talent and determination from both sides, with KEHS emerging as the standout performers of the day.

KEHS 1st hockey vs SPC

HS Sports vs Amanzimtoti

The showdown against Amanzimtoti on Friday also saw KEHS teams asserting our dominance. In netball, the u/16 squad triumphed with a score of 21-17, while our u/16 hockey team won 1-0. Our u/14 rugby team was victorious, 24-19, but our u/16 rugby team faced a loss of 10-0. Our 1st rugby team swiftly redeemed the honour with a commanding win of 46-10. Our structure and discipline was most impressive. What a pleasure to have such respectful and dedicated learners who thrive under the expert guidance of their coaches.

KEHS 1st Netball vs SPC

KJS u/7 – u/11 Hockey & Rugby Festival

The momentum didn't falter as KEHS teams descended upon the KJS Rugby and Hockey Festival. In u/7 hockey, KEHS achieved success over UPS and KPS2, but lost against KPS1. The u/8 hockey team had victories over KJS2 and SPC, and lost against KJS1. Meanwhile, our u/9 hockey team encountered mixed results, with a win against Bergview but lost against UPS and KPS. Our u/11 team dominated their matches, beating UPS, SPC, and KJS2.

Turning to the rugby field, our u/7 team won against RCA and KJS2, but lost against UPS. The u/8 team was victorious over KPS2, SPC1 and KJS. Our u/9 team drew against KPS, but beat UPS. The u/11 rugby team further strengthened KEHS' success with wins against St Mary's and KJS.

We would like to thank KJS for arranging this enjoyable festival.

KEHS 1st rugby vs SPC

Last week was packed with thrilling sports matches and exciting events at our school. From dominant victories on the sports field to fun-filled evenings of entertainment.

Our SP hockey teams showcased their prowess on the field on Tuesday, securing victories against St. Patrick's. Our u/11B hockey girls, setting the tone for the rest of the matches, delivered a commanding 6-0 victory. Following suit, the u/11A team dominated the field with a convincing 9-1 win. Our u/13 hockey girls showcased their resilience in a closely contested match. Despite facing a tough opponent, they maintained their composure and clinched a 1-0 victory.

1st Hockey team

On Wednesday, the day kicked off with clashes between our u/11 and u/13 rugby and netball teams against St. Patrick’s. In rugby, our u/11 team sealed a remarkable 52-0 win, closely followed by the u/13 team triumphing 53-0. Meanwhile, in netball, the u/11 team secured a hard-fought victory with a final score of 7-5, while the u/13’s faced a narrow defeat with a score of 3-4.

On the same day, our u/16 and 1st hockey teams, along with the 1st netball and rugby teams, faced off against Bergview. It was a dominant display, with the 1st hockey team securing an impressive 8-0 win. The u/16 netball team dominated their opponents with a 28-1 victory, while the 1st netball team showcased their skills with a commanding 47-7 win. The 1st rugby team also put on a stellar performance with a convincing 45-0 win.

1st Rugby vs Bergview

The action continued as our JP hockey and rugby teams went head-to-head with St Patrick’s. The u/7 hockey team set the tone with a 6-0 victory, while the u/9A hockey team followed suit with a solid 4-1 win. However, the u/8 hockey teams faced a tough challenge. Our u/8A hockey team drew 1-1, and the u/8B hockey team succumbed to a 3-0 defeat. In rugby, the u/7 team battled hard but fell short with a final score of 5-35, while the u/9B team delivered an outstanding performance with a well-deserved 40-0 win. Unfortunately, the u/9A team lost 5-25.

Meanwhile, our u/8 rugby teams faced Bergview, with the u/8A and u/8B teams emerging victorious with scores of 10-5 and 25-5, respectively.

In the evening, the SP learners enjoyed a delightful Evening of the Stars, dressing up and showcasing their dancing skills. Meanwhile, the JP learners had a cozy and fun-filled movie night.

Overall, it was a week filled with outstanding sporting achievements and enjoyable events, highlighting the talent and spirit of our school community.

1st Netball team vs Bergview

Celebrating Success in Sports

Last week was a whirlwind of excitement and sportsmanship at KEHS, as students across all age groups showcased their talents and dedication on the field. From virtual reality adventures to thrilling fixtures against rival schools. The week kicked off with an innovative twist as learners embarked on a virtual reality safari, expanding their horizons beyond the classroom. This immersive experience not only sparked curiosity but also ignited a sense of adventure and exploration among the students.

JP and SP Sports vs Bergview

In sports fixtures against Bergview, our JP teams displayed resilience and skill. The hockey, netball and rugby matches were fiercely contested, with each team giving their all. Special congratulations to the u/8 hockey team for their 7-0 triumph, the u/9 netball team for their 5-0 win and the u/9 rugby team for their commanding 35-0 victory. The u/7 hockey team drew 2-2; while the u/9’s lost 3-5. Our u/7 netball won 1-0 while u/8’s lost 2-5. The u/7 rugby lost their games but the u/8’s won 10-5. The u/11 netball team won 3-2 while the u/13’s lost 2-3. Our u/11 hockey girls won 6-2 and our u/13B drew 0-0 against the Bergview u/13A’s.

Netball Triumph

In a thrilling display of determination, the 1st netball team of KEHS was triumphant in their match against St Monica's. The game ended with a resounding 27-15 in favour of KEHS.

High School Showdown

The highlight of the week was undoubtedly the much-anticipated High School Sports derby against Kokstad College. Our netball, rugby, and hockey teams showcased exceptional determination and teamwork, securing notable victories. Standout performances include the u/16 rugby team's convincing 26-7 win and the 1st rugby team's outstanding 62-0 triumph. Additionally, the u/16 netball team claimed a resounding 22-9 victory, while our 1st netball team dominated with a 30-11 win. The u16 and 1st hockey matches were lost 0-2 and 0-1 respectively.

KEHS 1st Rugby Team

Hockey Excellence

On Saturday, our 1st hockey team showcased their skills at the KZN SPAR Hockey Festival. Despite facing tough competition, they emerged victorious in their pool, demonstrating their prowess on the field. Their third-place finish in the tournament is a testament to their hard work and dedication. Scores were as follows: 2-0 vs Bergview, 1-0 vs Creston College, 1-0 vs South City, 0-0 vs Suid Natal, 0-1 vs St Patrick’s and 1-0 vs Port Shepstone.

Rugby Recognition

We are proud to announce that several of our rugby players have been selected for the SKZN rugby teams across different age groups. This recognition is a testament to their talent and commitment to the sport. The players selected in the u/12 age group were Miyolo Mfenyana, Ntsika Catywayo and Sibu Nkumbesi. In u/13: Hlelo Ndawonde, Mihle Sijeku, Luvo Mvimbi and Iviwe Gebe. In u/16: Wyatt Jacquire, Kera Kortjaas, Ziqhamo Silevu, Avuzwa Dlungwana, Awonke Vabaza and Lehakwe Pheko. In u/18: Wesley Willard, Trevor Mkhati and Advocate Matheza. Special congratulations to Wyatt Jacquire for his selection to the u/16 Coastal Country Districts team and Awonke Vabaza as a reserve.

Selected for u16 and u18 SKZN Rugby. Back Awonke Vabaza Advocate Matheza Wesley Willard. Middle Kera Kortjaas Ziqhamo Silevu Wyatt Jacquire. Front Lehakwe Pheko Trevor Mkhati Avuzwa Dlungwana

KPS JP & SP Rugby and Hockey Festival

The festival was a blend of spirited competition and enjoyable camaraderie. The learners enjoyed the festival filled with fun and sportsmanship. Thank you to KPS for hosting this event.

Weekend Sports

The game of rugby remains one of the biggest driving forces behind effective school discipline and a healthy school culture. The requirements necessary for a young man to learn all the skills that allow him to become a fine gentleman are reinforced by the characteristics needed to be a fine rugby player. Elements such as respect, humbleness, tenacity and sportsmanship are key attributes for success on the sports field, as well as in life. KEHS rugby is much more than a game, it is a way of life, showcasing that discipline and hard work are essential in all we do.

Congratulations to our High School teams for their resounding victories against Carter High School PMB on Saturday, 13 April. The results were as follows: u/14 won 59-0, u/16 won 63-0 and our 1st team won 48-15.

Our u/11 and u/13 sports teams enjoyed fixtures against Kokstad Primary School on Saturday. The results were as follows: u/11 Hockey won 1-0 and our u/13’s drew 1-1. u/11 Netball won 8-0 and the u/13’s lost 2-12. Our u/11 and u/13 Rugby teams lost their matches to strong opposition.

KEHS 1st Rugby vs Carter High

KEHS 1st Rugby vs Carter High

KEHS 1st Rugby vs Carter High

KEHS 1st Rugby vs Carter High

KEHS Matric Farewell

On the 19th of March, King Edward High School radiated with elegance and excitement as it hosted its annual matric dance. The event, eagerly anticipated by students and parents proved to be a night to remember. The young ladies and gentlemen of the matric class spared no effort in dressing to impress, showcasing their finest attire and impeccable sense of style.

Upon entering the beautifully adorned hall, guests were transported into a whimsical world of wonder, as the venue was transformed into a vibrant circus-themed extravaganza. Throughout the night, laughter and music filled the air as students danced the night away, creating cherished memories with friends and classmates.

Abongile and Onkabetse

Abby and Trevor

Lihle and Tina

Qhayiya and Zenande

Tshikaro and Reitumetsi

Karabelo and Mzomhle

Nelson Mandela History Essay Competition

Two of our learners were invited to participate in the Nelson Mandela History Essay Competition final round on the 18th of March in Umtata. Faith Ntaote and Abulele Sobantu were required to present their essays orally. Abulele was placed in the top 10 in the country while Faith was declared the national winner. For this incredible achievement she received a trophy, certificates and cell phone. She will also spend a week in Johannesburg visiting heritage sites.

Faith Ntaote National winner of the Nelson Mandela History Essay Competition

HS Rugby, Hockey & Netball vs Hillcrest

On 16 March, our High School sports teams enjoyed fixtures against Hillcrest. Our u/14 rugby team won 27-5 and the u/16 rugby team lost narrowly 20-17. The 1st rugby team won 17-15 in an exciting game. Our hockey teams were equally successful with our 1st team winning 2-0 and the u/16 team winning 2-1. Our u/16 netball team won 11-7, but unfortunately, our 1st netball team lost.

Kuswag u/11 & u/13 Rugby & Hockey Sports Week

Our u/11 and u/13 hockey and rugby teams participated in the Kuswag Sports Festival in Amanzimtoti from 17 – 20 March. Once again it was a most pleasant and well-organised festival. All the teams had a great time and enjoyed the matches thoroughly. We stayed at ATKV Natalia and it was good to see how the learners developed and bonded as a team. Our learners displayed great team spirit and we are eager for our 2024 season to start in earnest.

ANW District Prize-giving

It was with great pride that King Edward High School lifted the Metropolitan Trophy for Top School in the District aloft. This was the crowning glory of a day of splendid recognition where the staff of KEHS received 15 other awards for: Top academic results, best quality results, 100% pass rate for the past three years and top educators in the District for:

English Home Language - P Viviers
Afrikaans FAL - E Prinsloo
Mathematics - B Nyathi
Accounting - T Maphosa
Geography - P Bouwer
CAT - S Höll
EGD - I Niehaus
Business Studies - A Moyo
Maths Literacy - R van Dyk.

Nine of our educators received Top Educator awards

King Edward High School received the Metropolitan Trophy for Top School in the District

Sports vs Bergview College

Last week we enjoyed numerous fixtures against Bergview College. Our mini cricket teams had matches on Thursday: u/7 A won by 27 runs, u/7 B won by 31 runs, u/9 A team won by 54 runs, but the u/9 B team narrowly lost by 1 wicket. The u/11 girls’ hockey played on Monday and won their match 2-0. On Wednesday our u/13 girls’ hockey beat BVC 6-0. Our u/16 girls’ hockey beat the BVC 1st team 3-1. The u/16 netball team beat BVC 17-2 and our 1st netball team won their match 21-2.

SP Tennis vs KJS

Our SP tennis enjoyed matches against KJS on Tuesday. It was a pleasant fixture and we congratulate KJS on their victory.

E-Gala

On Thursday, our SP swimmers travelled to Bisley to participate in the E-gala. It was an enjoyable and exciting gala and we were placed fourth out of six schools.

HS Rugby vs Pinetown

Our high school rugby boys travelled to Pinetown on Saturday. Pinetown High School underestimated KEHS and arranged for us to play against their B teams. We beat them convincingly and the scores were as follows: u/14 team won 81-0, the u/16 team won 34-0 and our 1st team won 20-0.

SPC 1st Netball & Hockey Winter Sports Festival

On Saturday, our 1st netball and girls’ hockey took part in the SPC Winter Sports Festival. Both teams fared particularly well and made us proud. The 1st netball team won four of their five matches. Their scores were as follows: they beat Ixopo 21-6, St Monica’s 24-12, St Patrick’s 27-1, Bergview College 25-3 and lost to Thembalethu 9-16. The 1st girls’ hockey drew against St Patricks’ 1st team 0-0, lost 1-2 to Creston, but beat Ixopo 5-0, Bergview 1-0 and SPC 2nd team 2-0.

Gr 12 Hamlet Production

On 27 February, our Grade 12 students enjoyed a captivating live performance of Hamlet at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban. The well-executed production enhanced their understanding of Shakespearean literature, providing a unique and enriching experience. The excursion fostered social bonding, leaving a lasting impact on both academic and personal growth.

Gr 12 learners at the life performance of Hamlet

Mini Cricket

Our mini cricket boys enjoyed matches against KPS last week. Our u/7 and u/8 teams lost their games but the u/9 team won. These matches were good preparation for the KEHS Mini Cricket Festival which was held on Saturday. Four neighbouring schools joined in the fun, and the results were as follows: u/7 KEHS 1 lost to SPC, u/7 KEHS 2 beat KJS 1, lost to KJS 2, and beat Focused School, u/8 KEHS 1 lost to KJS 1 but beat BVC 1, u/8 KEHS 2 lost to KJS 2 and beat BVC 2, u/9 KEHS 1 beat Focused and KJS 1, u/9 KEHS 2 beat BVC. Thank you to all the schools who travelled to KEHS to participate in our Mini Cricket Festival.

Bergview College 7’s Tournament

The annual Bergview College 7’s Tournament saw our u/16 rugby team crowned as the winners in their age group. Junior Mncadi was selected as the player of the tournament.

KEHS u16 team winners of the Bergview College 7's Tournament

1st Netball & Girls’ Hockey

On Saturday, our 1st girls’ hockey team and 1st netball team travelled to Suid Natal to participate in their Sports Festival. The teams made us proud and performed well despite very hot weather conditions. Our netball team won three out of four games and proceeded to the semi-finals where they lost to Port Shepstone High. They then beat Suid Natal 2, placing them third overall.

The hockey girls played three games, beating Port Shepstone High and drawing against Creston College and South City

Galas

During last week’s heat wave, we were fortunate enough to conduct our Interhouse Gala, JP Fun Gala and SP Interschool’s Gala. The children were delighted! We enjoyed plenty swimming, fun and healthy competition. Graham was the winning house during our Interhouse Gala but Melville took the spirit cup! The following awards were made: Primary School Junior Victrix Ludorum: Niki Enslin; PS Junior Victor Ludorum: Franco Marx; PS Senior Victrix Ludorum: Clinaé Strydom; PS Senior Victor Ludorum: Luvo Mvimbi.

High School Junior Victrix Ludorum: Robyn du Randt; HS Junior Victor Ludorum: John Höll; HS Senior Victrix Ludorum: Sesethu Nangalaza; HS Senior Victor Ludorum: Eugene Kok.

Our Pre-school and JP children thoroughly enjoyed the Fun Gala where they all had the opportunity to swim, whether it was piggyback or on their own. Furthermore, we would like to extend our gratitude to St Patrick’s College for hosting an enjoyable and successful SP Interschool’s Gala on Saturday.

Primary School Cricket

Our Primary School boys enjoyed several cricket matches during last week. Our u/9 Cricket team played their very first hardball match against KJS. KJS batted first and made 81/2. KEHS won the match, scoring 86/2. Our top batsman was Cowan Canham and the best fielder was Zack Meyers. Our u/7 and u/9 boys unfortunately lost their matches to SPC. The u/9 match was particularly exciting with a 5 run winning margin.

SP Tennis vs SPC

Our Senior Primary Tennis team has made good progress this year but lost their match against St Patrick’s College.

Gr 7 Monitors’ & Gr 12 Prefects’ Camp

Our Gr 7 Monitors and Gr 12 Prefects attended a leadership camp at Drakensville from 11 - 14 February. Through various challenges such as target shooting, stalk the lantern, zip-lining, raft building, hiking and an obstacle race, they had to solve problems and learn how to work together as a group, focusing on endurance and respect for each other. They also had the privilege of an informative visit to Eskom’s Tugela-Vaal hydroelectricity scheme. It is an incredible experience to visit a power station built entirely underground.

Monitors raft building

JP & SP Valentines Ball

Our annual JP and SP Valentine's Ball saw about a hundred eager JP and SP learners dancing, parading and eating pizza! Cade Marais and Akhanya Nomlala were crowned as Prince and Princess Valentine and Azoma Mkolokotho and Azande Ngcongca as king and queen for the evening.

King and Queen Valentine: Azoma and Azande

Princess Valentine Akhanya

Prince Valentine Cade

Sarel Cilliers High School Rugby, Netball & Hockey Festival

On 16 and 17 February, our High School rugby, 1st girls’ hockey and 1st netball teams participated in the Sarel Cilliers’ Sports Festival. The 1st hockey girls won their pool by winning three of their four matches and drawing one. In the finals they lost against Ferrum High placing them second overall. The scores were: KEHS 1 John Ross 0; KEHS 0 Estcourt 0; KEHS 2 Sarel Cilliers 0; KEHS 2 Pongola 0; KEHS 0 Ferrum 3.

The first netball team won one, but lost three games narrowly. Ayanda Nondabula was selected as player of the match against Sarel Cilliers.

The rugby boys had tough competition and competed very well. Even though they lost most of their games, they are geared up for this rugby season.

1st Girls Hockey Team

SP Cricket vs UPS

Our u/11 and u/13 cricket boys played against Underberg on Saturday, where Underberg won both games. Douw Nel was our best u/11 player taking 2 wickets and making 17 runs.

The KEHS matric class of 2023 excelled in their final NSC Examinations, upholding the fine record of the school.

At the glittering Alfred Nzo Municipal Award Ceremony, KEHS walked away with 7 trophies and corresponding certificates. King Edward High School was recognized as the top school in the combined Alfred Nzo East and West Districts. We were also proclaimed the top school in Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Mr Nyathi and Mr Philip were rewarded for being the top Maths and Science teachers in the district. Lamonté Dickens was further declared the top Accounting learner in the district with 92%.

We appreciate all the encouragement and support that the Matatiele and Alfred Nzo District Municipalities afford our school. We are partners in the success of our community.

The KEHS matric class of 2023 achieved a 100% pass rate with an impressive 85,7% Bachelors admission. This places KEHS amongst the top 4 schools in the province. In addition, a remarkable 84 distinctions were achieved from the class of 49 learners. Significantly, distinctions were achieved in 12 subjects reflecting quality education across the board.

The standard of the results was most gratifying with 45% of grades above 70% and 88% above 50 % - a very positive skewing of the normal distribution of symbols.

Bubomi Manciya was the Dux of 2023 with 5 of her subjects above 90% and 6 distinctions in all. The class of 2024 has big shoes to fill in succeeding their 2023 counterparts and we wish them well.

Bubomi Manciya Dux of 2023

The Alfred Nzo District distinguished itself with Alfred Nzo East placed first and Alfred Nzo West second of the 12 Educational Districts in the Eastern Cape. This is a remarkable achievement given the impoverished, deep rural nature of the District. We salute all the educationalists and managers who went beyond the call of duty to achieve these excellent results. Matatiele has established itself as a hub of academic excellence and we congratulate Focused and St. Monica’s who also achieve a 100% pass rate in the NSC Examinations.

Mr M Philip Top Physical Science teacher in ANW District

Lamonté Dickens Top Accounting learner in ANW District

Mr B Nyathi Top Maths teacher in ANW District

On Wednesday, 29 November, we held our Grade R graduation for the class of 2023. Forty-six very excited and enthusiastic learners were capped and received their graduation certificates. They danced, sang and recited poems confidently, reassuring us that they are ready for Grade 1.

We wish them all of the very best as they start their formal schooling career. View the gallery here.

Our pre-school hosted its annual concert and graduation on Wednesday, 8 November. The children thoroughly enjoyed dressing up and singing about all creatures great and small, from the sleepiest bee to the tallest giraffe. It was a memorable occasion for both parents and children alike.

View the gallery here.

On Wednesday, 1 November, our Junior Primary Phase held their prize-giving ceremony.

While all learners received certificates, the following learners were recognised for their significant achievements:

In Grade 3 for Exceptional Achievement in Mathematics – Leah da Silva and Bjorn Aarons. Excellent Progress in Mathematics and Reading - Iminam Lugongolo. Exceptional Achievement in English Home Language - Oarona Moerane and Tumelo Kortjass. Achievement in Reading – Mohale Ramabitle. Outstanding achievement in Afrikaans Home Language – Kaleb Bouwer.

In Grade 2 for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics – Lakhiwe Mpengesi. Exceptional Achievement in Mathematics – Qhama Mehlomakulu. Outstanding Achievement in English Home Language – Marissa Steyn. Exceptional Achievement in English – Indithandile Sibhuku. Exceptional achievement in Reading – Inothando Gebe. Excellent achievement in Reading – Sachin Chetty. Outstanding achievement in Afrikaans Home Language – Niki Enslin.

In Grade 1 for Exceptional Achievement in Mathematics – Onalerona Mothapa and Sebabatso Motalingoane. Exceptional Achievement in English Home Language – Khethelo Funzo and Reaoboka Letuka. Exceptional Achievement in First Additional Language – Thando Msomi. Exceptional progress in Writing - Qhamani Siyotula.

The Layken Phizacklea Trophy for Good Fellowship was awarded to Oarona Moerane.

On Thursday, 26 October, we held our annual SP Prize-giving where we rewarded the learners for their hard work and dedication. It was a pleasant affair with many prizes, beautiful singing and choral items.

The grade positions were as follows:

Grade 4:

• 3rd - Daniel Abraham
• 2nd - Taitum Naude
• 1st - Franco Marx

Grade 5:

• 3rd - Zander Barnard
• 2nd - Maruzé Needham
• 1st - Lana Enslin

Grade 6:

• 3rd - Sinelizwi Skemane
• 2nd - Tanatswa Nyathi
• 1st - Avuyile Ntabeni

Grade 7:

• 3rd - Onalerona Machaea
• 2nd - Miné Enslin
• 1st - Daniel Steyn

Special prizes were as follows:

• Dux Trophy: Daniel Steyn
• Girls’ Hockey Player of the Year: Mieke Jacobs and Hayley Viviers
• Rugby Player of the Year: Daniel Steyn and Khumo Qhu.
• Netball Player of the Year: Ophola Sonjica
• Cricket Player of the Year: Ngcali Matheza
• Soccer Player of the Year: Lutho Zenzele
• Boys’ Hockey Player of the Year: Tariq O’Reilly and Daniel Steyn
• Best Boy Athlete: Khumo Qhu
• Best Girl Athlete: Hayley Viviers
• Best Boy Sportsperson: Ngcali Matheza
• Best Girl Sportsperson: Mieke Jacob
• Best Sporting Achievement: Ovayo Diko
• James Freemantle Award for Good Fellowship: Daniel Steyn

The announcement of the monitors for 2024 was awaited with great anticipation. The head monitors are Talia Aarons and Avuyile Ntabeni.

They will be assisted by Clinae Strydom and Bokamoso Khiba as deputy head monitors. The monitors are: Clinné Anandham, Refiloe Diaho, Emmanuel Duba, Kiara Laing, Sefika Lekena, Kungawo Maphumulo, Zamakhesa Matubatuba, Bothwell Mhlanga, Hope Moeti, Hlelo Ndawonde, Sinikelo Ndiki, Luzuko Ngcizela, Tanatswa Nyathi, Owam Sigabi, Mihle Sijeku, Sinelizwi Skemane, Lukho Sobantu, Tumelo Tsabo, Juan van Niekerk and Jalynn Vezasie.

Congratulations to all learners who received prizes for their fine efforts and diligence.

Clinae Strydom deputy head monitor. Talia Aarons head monitor. Avuyile Ntabeni head monitor. Bokamoso Khiba deputy head monitor

Daniel Steyn Dux Trophy and James Freemantle Award for Good Fellowship

High School Prize-giving

On Thursday, 19 October, King Edward High School held their annual high school prize-giving. It was a grand occasion showcasing the academic, sporting and cultural excellence of KEHS.

The following learners received special awards: Service delivered in the J.D. Le Roux Hostel – L Ndumndum, Public Speaking – O Kwili, The most promising athlete – Z Silevu, Athlete of the year – J Mncadi. Cricket: Best bowler – K Kok, Best batsman – F Jozi, Player of the year – K Kok. Rugby: Best backline player – W Willard, Best forward – B Nyenjana, Most improved – T Mkhathi, Player of the year – F Jozi. Netball: Most improved player – Y Dzide, Best defender – S Mshiywa, Best attacker – A Mtolo, Best centre – A Nohiya, Player of the year – A Nondabula. Hockey Girls: Best striker – K Rabelemane, Best defender – B Sebapalo, Player of the year – R Pakkies. Soccer Boys: Most improved player – T Mapena, Player of the year – L Dickens. Soccer Girls: Most improved player – A Tenene, Player of the year – R Pakkies. Best sporting achievement – F Jozi. Headmaster’s award for service to the school – L Mmamogobo and S Harris. Exceptional Achievement – A Sontangane. Eugene Hayes Trophy for Sportsmanship – A Nondabula. Round Table Senior Award for Good Fellowship – L Mmamogobo and Dux trophy for 2022 – A Sakwe.

The highly anticipated announcement of the 2024 prefects saw the following Grade 11 learners taking up the mace of authority; T Mkhathi and R Pakkies will lead the group as Head Prefects with Q Sapo and T Nyembezi as Deputy Prefects.

The prefects are L Booysen, O Kwili, K Lentsa, A Matheza, U Mbolekwa, B Muleya, A Nondabula, L Nontwana, C Nyamende, K Rabelemane, T Rorke, R Setloboko, T Telile, A Tenene, A Thurston, W Willard and Z Zihle.

R Pakkies Girls hockey soccer player of the year and Head Prefect. F Jozi Best cricket batsman Rugby player of the year and Best sporting achievement

Matric Tea

On Friday we said goodbye to our Matrics. After assembly, the two newly elected Head Prefects rang the old school bell while the matriculants walked through a tunnel formed by the pupils, and the day ended with the Matric Tea. Parents, teachers and emotional pupils enjoyed the event.

Gr 4 – 6 KEHS Days

Last week our Gr 4 – 6 learners had the opportunity to visit Kranzfontein farm, near Kokstad. Our host, Shane Trollope, welcomed the learners with excitement and enthusiasm. The outing started with a visit to the emu enclosure. The learners were given some fun facts about these wonderful Australian birds. The learners received a brief insight into sheep farming. They saw alpacas, zebras and snakes! Shane gave an amazing educational presentation and the learners got to hold a corn snake. He showed them a puff adder and rinkhals to educate them about the dangers of venom. The learners also enjoyed a picnic, crab catching and paddling in the river. The journey to the farm was an educational and enjoyable experience. Thank you to Shane and Tutu for their hospitality and for making this a valuable outing.

SADASA’s Monologue Competition

Two of our learners; J Niehaus and T Nyembezi, were invited to participate in the Bruce Piper Monologue Competition on Saturday. The competition was very tight, and the talent of all the learners was incredible.

Singles Tennis Tournament in Kokstad

On Saturday, a singles tennis tournament was held in Kokstad. The four best players from KEHS, KC and St Patrick’s competed. Congratulations to Lamonté Dickens from KEHS who won the tournament.

L Dickens Winner of Singles Tennis Tournament

Outreach Projects

We would like to thank Market Square SPAR, Matatiele for their generous donations of products in support of outreach projects.

Heritage Day

On Tuesday, 26 September, we celebrated Heritage Day at King Edward High School. Celebrating the beauty and colour of our country’s extraordinary heritage is always a highlight. The children did not disappoint and lived up to the expectation of displaying their heritage in ornate and colourful clothing.

Gr 7 Tour

Our Grade 7 learners had the opportunity to go on their highly anticipated annual Grade 7 Tour to the Western Cape. They traveled and explored from 19 to 28 September. They visited landmarks, canoed the Groot-Brak river, snorkelled, conquered the 10km hedge maze at Redberry Farm, ziplined and completed treetop high-ropes at Acrobranch, tenpin bowling at Hartenbos, explored the Cango Caves and Wildlife Ranch, fed the elephants at Knysna Elephant Park, visited Radical Raptors, Adventureland, Hartenbos Waterpark, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary. The tour was packed with adventure and many fine memories were made.

SACSSA National Championships

Forty of our athletes represented KZN at the SACSSA National Championships at the Msunduzi Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on 29-30 September. They made us proud and brought home 39 medals; 12 gold, 15 silver and 12 bronze. Congratulations to our athletes, you have outdone yourselves.

King Edward High School is making full use of the upgraded road to the mountain lake. The outdoor classroom is open and learners from numerous grades have been given the opportunity to explore nature and landscape. Types of rocks, geomorphological structure, landscape features, temperature inversion, town planning etc. all take on new significance where viewed in reality. The children have loved the freedom from the confines of the conventional classroom.

SP learners hiking to the town dam

On Monday, our Grade R learners had a recycling day and could dress up with anything that can be recycled. They had some very clever and creative outfits. May they always be mindful of recycling!

Gr R girls in their recycled outfits

Gr 7 Entrepreneurs’ Day

On Tuesday, our Grade 7 learners surpassed all expectations with their Entrepreneurs’ Day. It was a colourful, cheerful and very “sweet” occasion and the shoppers had difficulty deciding how to spend their money. All their profits will be very useful as spending money for the highly anticipated annual 10-day Gr 7 tour to the Western Cape.

View gallery here.

Gr R’s visit Modern Butchery

Our Grade R learners loved their visit to Modern Butchery Meat Factory on Wednesday, 13 September. From the first bus ride for many, to tasting yummy viennas and cheese grillers, all was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. Sbu’, our tour guide, did an excellent job. They showed us how a beef carcass was cut up and demonstrated how sausages were made and smoked. We are grateful to Modern Butchery for accommodating forty-five very eager and excited little ones.

Boys’ Hockey

Last week, our JP and SP hockey boys had a number of matches against KPS, KJS and St Mary’s. Our u/7 and u/9 teams lost their matches, however, the u/8A team drew against KJS but beat KPS, and the u/8B team beat KJS but lost against KPS.
Our u/13’s beat KPS and drew against St Mary’s and KJS, but the u/11 team lost their games.

Girls’ Soccer

On Tuesday, our 1st team girls’ soccer enjoyed a convincing 12-0 win against Bergview. Our JP soccer girls travelled to KPS for their fixtures on Thursday. Our u/7 teams lost 0-1 and won 1-0, the u/8 teams lost 1-3 and won 1-0 and our u/9’s lost 1-5 and drew 3-3.

Speech & Drama Festival

King Edward High School learners had the wonderful opportunity of participating in the annual Speech and Drama Association of South Africa’s Festival in Matatiele, from the 5 to 7 September. It is a privilege for the learners to have the opportunity to grow their skill-set that allows them to apply the knowledge that they learn at school, and use their creativity, to perform well in all spheres of their lives. At King Edward High School, it is our mission to prepare the learners to be amicable citizens of the world. With our learners’ dedication to excellence, they obtained thirty A+ and numerous A symbols at the festival which attests to their diligence and hard work. We are proud of all of the participants. Tina Nyembezi and Jené Niehaus’ performances were highly commended and they received invitations to perform their monologues at SADASA’s 20th Bruce Piper Monologue competition in Hilton. King Edward High School would like to thank Focused High School for hosting the festival and for their excellent hospitality.

Soccer vs Bergview

On Wednesday, 6 September, our u/11 boys played soccer against Bergview. Both teams played well and the final score of 1-1 is proof of this.

Our JP girls had their soccer fixtures against Bergview on Thursday, 7 September. The u/7 girls drew 1-1 and lost 2-1, the u/8 girls won 3-1 and 1-0 and the u/9 girls won 1-0 and lost 2-0.

JP & SP Spring Ball

Our JP & SP learners had the opportunity to celebrate spring with their annual Spring Ball on Thursday. It was an evening of fun, laughter, dancing and games. Thank you to the teachers for creating lasting memories for the learners.

Lynford U9 - U13 Boys’ Hockey & Girls’ Soccer Festival

On Saturday, we travelled to Lynford to participate in their boys’ hockey and girls’ soccer festival. Our u/9 girls’ soccer won all five of their games. The u/9 boys’ hockey team played five games, won one, drew two and lost two. The u/11 boys’ hockey lost their five games. However, the u/13 boys’ hockey won four games and lost one.

KEHS U13 Boys' Hockey Team

66 Medals at KZNCSSA Provincial Athletics Meeting

Fifty-nine of our athletes participated as part of the South Durban Athletics team at the KZNCSSA Championships on 1 and 2 September.

Our athletes brought home 17 gold, 25 silver and 24 bronze medals. Forty-five of our athletes have been selected to represent KZN at the Inter Provincial Christian Schools Athletics meeting. Special mention must be made of Junior Mncadi, who bettered the u/14 high jump record of 1.80m by 6cm to 1.86m, Ziqhamo Silevu who won four gold medals and Tumelo Tsabo who broke the boys’ u/12 discus record. Thank you to Sondela for your generous sponsorship.

Junior Mncadi broke the u14 high jump record

Ziqhamo Silevu won 4 gold medals

1st Boys’ & Girls’ Soccer vs Creston College

On Saturday, 2 September, our 1st girls’ and boys’ soccer teams took part in a tournament at Creston College. The girls played three games: losing one, drawing one, and winning one. They came second overall. The boys played two games and won both of them convincingly. Well done boys for bringing the gold medals home!

KEHS 1st Boys Girls Soccer Teams

Boys’ Soccer vs Bergview

Last week we had a number of boys’ soccer fixtures against Bergview College. The u/7’s drew their game but the u/8, u/9 and u/13 teams lost theirs. Our u/16 team, however, had a convincing win of 9-0!

KEHS U7-U13 Boys’ Hockey Festival

KEHS hosted an u/7 - u/13 Boys’ Hockey Festival on Saturday. Six schools participated and the teams had the opportunity to play 8-10 games each. This allowed us to give all our learners an opportunity to play and we entered several teams in each age group. It was an enjoyable event and we would like to thank St Monica’s, KPS, KJS, St Patrick’s and Underberg for making this day a big success.

U7 – U9 Boys’ & Girls’ Soccer vs KJS

On Tuesday, we hosted KJS for JP boys’ and girls’ soccer matches and fun was had by all. Our u/7 girls drew both games and the boys lost theirs. Our u/8 girls won 2-0 and 1-0 and the boys won 3-0 and drew 0-0. The u/9 girls drew both games, while our boys won 1-0 and 2-0.

1st Team Girls’ Soccer vs Bergview

Another exciting 1st team girls’ soccer fixture had spectators on their feet when KEHS put on a very dominant display against Bergview College on Thursday. The girls went from strength to strength with the final score being 6-0 in our favour.

U13 New Hanover Boys Hockey Day/Night Festival

Our u/13 boys participated in the New Hanover Day/Night Hockey Festival on Friday, 25 August, and played very well. We beat Bisley 1-0, Lynford 1-0, New Hanover 1-0 and lost to Underberg 1-2. We reached the semifinals where we beat Athlone 1-0. The finals saw us play against MCS who beat us 2-1 in a penalty shootout, which meant we came second out of the fifteen schools participating. Thank you to New Hanover for organizing such an enjoyable festival.

U9 – U11 New Hanover Boys Hockey Festival

Over the weekend, our u/9 and u/11 boys travelled to New Hanover to participate in their boys’ hockey festival. Our u/9 boys lost 0-5 to Lynford and 1-5 to New Hanover, but beat Wartburg 1-0 and Winterton 5-0. Our u/11 boys beat Winterton 1-0, drew 0-0 against New Hanover and lost to Wartburg and Ixopo 0-1.

SPAR 1st Netball Fast 5 Challenge

On Saturday, our 1st netball girls went to Kokstad to participate in the SPAR Fast 5 Challenge. The girls played incredibly well, winning 6 games out of 7. We beat Bergview 6-3, Mt Currie 9-3, KC 5-4, St Monica’s 8-7, St Patrick’s 10-5, St Thomas 7-2 and lost to Shayamoya 4-18. In the semifinals we played against St Monica’s and drew 7-7. Through goal differences we qualified to play in the finals.

We came second overall after losing 3-18 to the unbeaten champions, Shayamoya. Our players and coaches each won a R200 Spar voucher. Thank you to SPAR for sponsoring this event. Congratulations to Ayanda Nondabula who was selected to play in the KZN super league.

KEHS 1st Netball Team

HS Inter-Schools Athletics

On Tuesday, 15 August, St Monica’s hosted the HS Inter-Schools Athletics. KEHS won the event. We would like to make special mention of the following athletes: Junior Mncadi best u/14 boy, Ziqhamo Silevu best u/15 boy and Gqama Dzingwe, the runner-up. The best u/17 girl went to Ayanda Nondabula and Lihle Nontwana was the boy’s u/17 runner-up. The best open girl was Sasha Harris.

Congratulations to Junior Mncadi who was the Junior Victor Ludorum and Ayanda Nondabula, the Senior Victrix Ludorum. Thank you to St Monica’s for organising the enjoyable event.

SP Matat Schools Athletics

On Friday, St Monica’s also hosted the annual SP Matat Schools Athletics at King Edward High School. Again, KEHS was the winning school and took most of the individual age group winner and runner-up places. Ovayo Diko was the u/10 girl’s winner with Botle Tsabo the runner-up and Devonté van Vollenhoven the boy’s u/10 runner-up. In the u/11 age group, Owam Sigabi was the best girl, Zander Barnard the best boy and Emihle Mpono the boy’s runner-up. Kiara Laing was the best girl and Talia Aarons the runner-up for the u/12 girls. In the u/13 age group, Anela Molefe was the best girl, Khumo Qhu the best boy and Ngcali Matheza the boy’s runner-up. Ovayo Diko and Owam Sigabi shared the Junior Victrix Ludorum and the Senior Victrix Ludorum went to Kiara Laing. Khumo Qhu was the Senior Victor Ludorum.

Kokstad College 1st Boys & Girls Soccer Festival

Our senior girls participated in their first 7’s soccer tournament at Kokstad College on Saturday, 18 August. The girls played well but unfortunately just missed out on the final. The girls played 4 games. They won 1, drew 2 and lost 1.

The 1st boy’s team was drawn in a very tough group. They lost their games but did not shy away from the competition. This season has had its ups and down, but they keep on improving and never give up.

U11 & U13 Boys Soccer Tournament

On Saturday, our u/11 and u/13 boys’ soccer teams participated in the Bergview Soccer Tournament. The u/13 boys played very well and beat KJS 3-0 and Cedarville Primary School 1-0, but lost to Bergview 1-0. Our u/11 boys took to the field for the first time this season. They beat Cedarville Primary 1-0, and Bergview 2-0. The boys topped their group and progressed to the finals against St Monica's. At the end of full time the scores were tied at 1-1, forcing the game into a penalty shoot-out which St Monica's won.

Congratulations to Miyolo Mfenyana who was the player of the tournament, as well as the top goal scorer.

KEHS u11 Boys Soccer came 2nd in the Bergview Boys Soccer Tournament

Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition

Eight of our History learners travelled to East London to represent KEHS in the Albert Luthuli Oral History competition. Our learners spoke with confidence and dominated the event. Abulele Sontangane came first in the Young Historian section, and Asma Siddhapuriya won the Story Writing category. Mr Ndlovu, our senior History teacher, was victorious in the Educator section. They will now represent the province in the National Competition. John Höll, Onkabetse Kwili and Mathabo Mapheele were placed second and Ntlantla January came third in their categories.

KZNCSSA Zonal Athletics Trials

Sixty-five of our athletes travelled to the South Coast on Saturday, to participate in the KZN Christian Schools zonal athletics trials. Our athletes performed very well and brought home fifty-two 1st places, fifty 2nd places and thirty-one 3rd places. Overall KEHS was placed in 2nd position.

Special mention must be made of the 9 records that were broken by our athletes. Oreboloke Moorosi broke the record in the 100m boys u/13, Kaleb Bouwer took the record in the 600m in the boys u/9 category, Junior Mncadi, the high jump record for boys u/14, and Refengkgotso Setloboko the girls u/17 javelin. Both Tumelo Tsabo and Bothwell Mhlanga threw further than the record in the boys u/12 discus and it was Tumelo Tsabo who took 1st place. Khumo Qhu, Ngcali Matheza and Luthando Mxhosa bettered the record for the u/13 boys discus, but it is Khumo Qhu who now holds the title. Khumo Qhu was awarded as the Boys Junior Victor Ludorum for his outstanding achievements. Congratulations to our athletes; you make us proud!

Amanzimtoti Rugby 7’s Tournament

Rugby, but faster - 7’s - the much quicker version of the game that we love! It requires more speed, better vision, finer ball skills, and much greater attacking ability than the traditional 15-man game.

The KEHS 7’s squad is participating in the annual 7’s rugby series hosted by various coastal and midland schools. These tournaments see some of the best 7’s rugby schools on the South and North Coast compete on a weekly basis. The past two weekends we played in two separate tournaments hosted by Port Natal High School and Amanzimtoti High School respectively. Once again, our boys had to “box above their weight” so to speak. We managed to deliver some very pleasing results, winning the majority of our matches and competing in the cup semi-final at Amanzimtoti.

Our boys are improving with each game that they play. We are extremely proud of the manner in which our boys play the game, always showcasing their fighting spirits, KEHS is holding its own as a side not to be underestimated against bigger, faster, stronger teams

Bergview 1st Netball & Boys Soccer Tournament

Our 1st boys soccer team and 1st netball team took part in the Bergview Soccer & Netball tournament on 12 August. Our boys played 2 games, losing 1 and drawing 1. Our netball girls played 3 games and won all 3 games. We beat MPS 22 : 1, Bergview 14 : 1 and St Monica’s 9 : 4. The final was a tough game against Bergview but we won 15 : 14. Our girls proudly defended their title and once again brought it home for 2023. Congratulations to Mateke Matsoele who was the top goal scorer of the tournament.

KEHS 1st Netball Team Winners of the Bergview 1st Netball Tournament

Our annual Inter-house Athletics was held on 3-4 August. The whole of KEHS gathered for this anticipated occasion and the houses, Graham and Melville, decorated themselves and everything else in blue and red.

Both houses raced, threw and jumped for all their worth, but it was Melville who proved victorious, winning the athletics and taking the Spirit Cup triumphantly!

The following records were broken:

In the girl’s u/6 80m, Qiana Haddon-Davies broke the record of R. Kholoane from 2007. Junior Mncadi, in the boy’s u/14 high jump, bettered N. Mtshengu’s 2009 record by 5cm. D. Davey’s 20 year old record in the boy’s u/15 100m was taken by Ziqhamo Silevu and Qhayiya Sapo broke the boy’s u/17 long jump record of O. Mfaise that stood for 25 years.

Best age group athletes are as follows:

u/6 – Alakai Wagner
u/7 – Slindokhule Mokhachane
u/8 – Oyisa Mbathani
u/9 – Bonolo Mpauli
u/10 – Ovayo Diko
u/11 – Owam Sigabi
u/12 – Kiara Laing
u/13 – Khumo Qhu
u/14 – Junior Mncadi
u/15 – Ziqhamo Silevu
u/17 – Ayanda Nondabula
u/19 – Sepadi Mmamogobo

The Victor and Victrix Ludorums are as follows:

SP Junior Victrix and Victor Ludorum – Ovayo Diko and Azoma Mkolokotho
SP Senior Victrix and Victor Ludorum – Kiara Laing and Khumo Qhu
HS Junior Victrix and Victor Ludorum – Katleho Stuta and Junior Mncadi
HS Senior Victrix and Victor Ludorum – Ayanda Nondabula and Sepadi Mmamogobo

Congratulations to each athlete who participated. Thank you to each student who assisted as a helper, to the coaches and officials as well as to the event organisers. It was a splendid occasion and we appreciate the discipline, enthusiasm and spirit of every learner. The parent spectators clearly enjoyed the event and we thank them for their support.

Junior Mncadi

Qhayiya Sapo

Ziqhamo Silevu

Qiana Haddon Davies

On Thursday, 27 July, the 1st team boys played their first game of the season against Focused. The game was played at a high intensity with many opportunities for both teams. Unfortunately, the game ended in a stalemate of 1-1 after the final whistle.

On Saturday, we took part in the St Patrick's College 1st Boys & Girls Soccer Tournament.

The girls went on to win the tournament playing 6 games, drawing 1 and winning 5. They scored 13 goals and conceded just 1. Rightfully, the goalkeeper of the tournament was Abongile Tenene. Well done girls, we are so proud of you. You kept the KEHS flag flying high!
The 1st boys soccer were drawn in a tough group and had mixed fortunes.

On 17 June, a group of our Gr 10 – 12 Geography students, traveled to Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Isimangaliso Wetland Park for an exciting Mpumalanga Adventure Tour. The first few nights were spent at the Blyde River Adventure Camp where energetic camp masters facilitated activities to keep them actively busy and academically enriched. These included visiting the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, where they came in contact with animals that could not be released back in the wild – they came close to lions, cheetahs, a black leopard, several endangered birds and even saw Stoffel - the famous honey badger - that can escape any enclosure! At the Hoedspruit Reptile Centre, they learned about the strange, and often creepy, cold-blooded creatures Mpumalanga has to offer. Many of them even faced their fears and managed to pose for a photo while holding a big snake around their necks!

The next day they went on a boat drive across the Blyde River Dam, which forms part of the third largest green canyon in the world. On this trip, they learned incredible facts about the wildlife and geology of the surrounding areas.

They then traveled to the Kruger National Park. For some it was a first to be in a real game reserve and there was real excitement when they saw big animals really close to them in the wild! At Satara Rest Camp, they attended an environmental workshop presented by park officials, followed by an eventful drive through the park right through to Crocodile Bridge. Amazingly, they saw nearly every member of the Big Five - including a leopard hiding in a tree next to the road! The following 2 nights they were based in Marloth Park in Malelane – with lions and other wild animals roaming around in the streets at night!

From there, a tour guide introduced them to the amazing geological wonders of the Barberton Greenstone Mountain Range. On the Barberton Geo Trail, they touched some of the oldest known rocks on our planet. The guide took them to an old gold mine where they learned about Barberton’s mining history, as well as modern gold mining techniques.

The following day, the buses headed to St Lucia. That night, many of the students claimed to have heard hippos very near their accommodation.

The next morning, at the Cape Vidal Game Nature Reserve, they were treated to a full-day’s game drive and a 5-star picnic lunch. The tour guides were so informative and the students learned many interesting facts about the estuary itself, its endangered animals and, right at the end, they finally saw a rhino! They spent the rest of the afternoon on the beach – a true highlight for many of them.

We are grateful to Mrs. Niehaus for organizing the tour, as well as Mr. Bouwer and the bus drivers, Mr. Niehaus and Mr. Haddon-Davies. The learners will cherish the memories they made along the way for years to come.

St Lucia

Paint Ball

Potjie

Hoedspruit Reptile Centre

We pride ourselves on the discipline and dedication of our rugby players as well as our coaching staff. Our rugby teams have fared extremely well this season, and as a result, it has provided the opportunity for some remarkable individual achievements.

We congratulate the following players on their selection to the SKZN teams:

• SKZN u/12: Hlelo Ndawonde, Bokamoso Khiba and Mihle Sijeku.
• SKZN u/13 A: Ngcali Matheza, Daniel Steyn, Khumo Qhu, Luphumlo Sonjica and Oreboloke Moorosi.
• SKZN u/13 B: Sinamava Mbadu, Luthando Mxhosa, Sibabalwe Mxhosa and Kamva Gcelu.
• SKZN u/16: Ziqhamo Silevu, Wyatt Jacquire and Lehakwe Pheko.
• SKZN u/19 Team: Bongokuhle Nyenjana.

We would like to make special mention of Fezile Jozi, who has been selected to represent the u/18 Sharks Invitational team.

Fezile Jozi

These talented High School gentlemen will be representing their provincial teams at the annual Reitz Rugby Tournament in the coming school holidays. We wish them well as they fly the KEHS flag high.

 U12 U13 Boys

Bongokuhle Nyenjana

Wyatt Jacquire

Lehakwe Pheko

Ziqhamo Silevu

Arrr me hearties, it was an amazing adventure for all of us: vision-cast the near impossible, dream big, put in the hard yards and deliver. What a privilege to develop young lives extensively and have a barrel load of fun doing it!

This was the epitome of holistic education, with lives permanently transformed from timid stage fright, to glorious effervescent expression, while dazzling the audience. The value of drama, public speaking, music and dance within a formal educational environment should never be underestimated. These are the refining facets of life, which ground and enrich us with cultural identity and permeate our souls with refreshing goodness. Furthermore, the extension of the skill set includes creativity, discipline, responsibility, time management, social skills etc. Together we pushed the envelope beyond what could reasonably be expected and the children enjoyed a massive boost to their self-esteem.

All 218 learners in our Senior Primary Phase had a role to play in the 6 performances presented to the diverse audiences who packed out the hall. The foundation learners enjoyed the high paced action and slapstick humour; High School groups roared with laughter at the sophisticated nuances embedded in facial expression, body language and, of course, the myriad of puns, while parents and grandparents beamed with pride. The original script was extended and contextualized to ensure greater South African relevance and the audience jived and sang along in blissful enjoyment. Congratulations to the lead actors and actresses who were quite simply brilliant in their execution – the product of natural flair and protracted training. Every child gave of their best and the collective synergy was astounding, considering the age-group involved.

Mr Harrison and all the Senior Primary educators are to be highly commended for their leadership and talents displayed in script-writing, coaching, choreography, music, prop-making, costume design and creation, lighting, stage-management and directing. What an extraordinarily talented and willing group of educators! Matatiele is blessed to have you developing our community.

View gallery of images here.

“Local is lekker”

Our annual fixture against our neighbours, St Monica’s, is an important part of our sporting calendar. Good relationships between our local schools builds a stronger Matatiele. In this way, the community benefits from sporting development and good healthy competition. King Edward High School would like to extend our thanks to all the St Monica’s sports teams for participating in our hockey, netball and rugby fixtures on 16 May.

JP & SP Sport

Our JP and SP sports teams enjoyed numerous sporting fixtures during the past 2 weeks; from SP Netball at Kokstad Primary to hosting Bergview for JP hockey and rugby matches. Our JP sports teams travelled to an icy Underberg on 20 May, for their splendid Ball2Berg festival, while our SP teams enjoyed much more agreeable weather at Kuswag for hockey, rugby and netball matches. Last week we hosted St Patrick’s for SP hockey matches and Bergview for netball. Furthermore, our JP enjoyed more hockey and rugby matches against Bergview and netball against KJS.

Saturday, 27 May, announced the end of a magnificent sporting term for JP and SP sport at the Wacky Winter Sport Festival of St Patrick’s.

U8 rugby team

U7 rugby team

HS sport vs Umtata

As our high school winter sport season draws to a close, our teams were excited to give it their all in the last few fixtures. We did just that, as we achieved some fantastic results on the rugby, netball and hockey fronts. Our first set of results against Umtata High School on 20 May, were as follows: u/16 hockey won 4-0, 1st hockey won 5-0, u/16 netball lost 10-14, 1st netball won 19-16, u/16 rugby won 53-0 and 1st rugby won 19-17.

HS Rugby vs SPC

Our rugby season was crammed with big games, narrow losses and fantastic victories. Our rugby boys come to the end of their 2023 season with a sense of pride. Our final game saw us heading across the Mzimvubu River to St Patrick’s College on 25 May. A well-oiled and season-hardened KEHS team proved that continuous hard work and our ever present “never give up attitude” pays off. We are extremely proud of our boys. The u/15’s won 15-14 and the 1st team won 62-0.

EG Netball & Boys Hockey Challenge

On 26 May, our netball girls and hockey boys partook in the EG Challenge hosted by St Patrick’s. The hockey boys came 2nd and our netball girls won the EG Netball Challenge trophy. The netball girls beat Bergview 12-3, SPC 9-0 and KC 8-7, while the hockey boys drew their matches against SPC and KC.

U11 and U13 hockey

KEHS 1st Netball Team winners of EG Netball Challenge

Five schools participated in the annual EG Hockey Challenge hosted by KEHS on 9 May. The afternoon saw great hockey played by all teams, with the results being: St Patrick's 1st with 10 points, KEHS 2nd with 8 points, Kokstad College 3rd with 7 points leaving Bergview and St Monica's in a tie for 4th position. After an 8 seconds penalty shoot-out, St Monica's took 4th place and Bergview 5th place.

Congratulations to St Patrick's on winning 2 years in a row. Thank you to all the schools who participated.

Gr 3 KEHS Day

On Friday, 21 April, our Grade 3 learners had the opportunity to visit the Botha’s Dairy Farm for their KEHS Day. They were fortunate to see three new calves that had been born the night before. They also had the opportunity to see the bigger calves being fed and the sick calves treated with medicine. Afterwards they enjoyed a picnic in Mrs Botha’s beautiful rose garden.

Gr 9 KEHS Day

On the same day, the Grade 9 class of King Edward High School went to the Catholic Church in Matatiele. They were privileged to have the Archbishop retrieve the historical documents of the Matatiele Catholic Church and deliver them to Sister Lucinda. She was gracious enough to take them on a tour of the church. They viewed the irreplaceable European stained glass windows and listened to the fascinating history of the Sorour family - the forefathers of our very own deputy principal, Debbie Harrison. They commissioned and raised the funds to build the church in the early 1900s. The Grade 9 class was enamoured, but as Sister Lucinda said: “Don't be impressed by money, followers, degrees, and titles. Be impressed by kindness, integrity, humility, and generosity”.

Gr 5 Tour

Fifty-one excited learners left King Edward on Monday, 1 May, for their long awaited Gr 5 tour to Kinderstrand. On arrival, eager instructors met them. They kept them busy for the whole week with a variety of activities, which encouraged teamwork and leadership skills.

They learnt about sea creatures and had the opportunity to experience this first hand by snorkelling in the rock pools. Their horizons were broadened by this enriching experience.

HS Rugby vs Voortrekker

As a relatively small school compared to most of our competition on the coast, our rugby boys have to be at the top of their game every match. We expose our sports teams to bigger and better equipped teams to raise our own level of performance. On Saturday, 6 May, we travelled to Voortrekker High School in PMB.
We are very proud of our KEHS boys once again. This time it was our u/14 A rugby team who optimized the KEHS spirit, as they were victorious 17-12. The u/16 boys held their ground, to draw 5-5. The first team, despite valiant efforts, lost 23-10. Onwards and forward, as we look ahead to our next round of games with anticipation.

SP & JP Hockey & Rugby vs Kokstad Primary

Last week KEHS was involved in several hockey and rugby matches against Kokstad Primary. On 10 May, our SP teams hosted the matches and the results were as follows: u/11 rugby lost 15:0, u/13 rugby won with an impressive 29:10, u/11 hockey girls drew 1:1 and the u/13’s lost 1:0.

Our JP teams travelled to Kokstad Primary on 11 May, to challenge them on their home ground. The hockey results were: u/7’s won 3:2, u/8’s lost 2:3 and the u/9’s won 1:0. The rugby boys; u/7’s lost 10:20, u/8’s lost 15:0 and the u/9’s won 10:0. Well done to all who participated; it was a pleasant occasion.

SP Netball vs St Patrick’s College

Our SP Netball teams played their first matches for the year against St Patrick’s on 11 May. Even though the games were not easy, our girls played their hearts out and in the end won both games - the u/13’s won 10:7 and the u/11’s 4:1.

1st Netball vs Bergview College

On 11 May, our 1st netball team played against Bergview. Our girls dominated the first 10 minutes, but as the game progressed, the Bergview team came back stronger. By the end of the first half, our girls were leading by 8:5. The game became tougher for our girls but they pulled it off and won 15:10.

New Hanover U13 Girl’s Day/Night Festival

Our u/13 hockey girls went to New Hanover to participate in their annual day/night hockey festival on 12 May. The girls played 5 games, making it through to the semi-finals where they played against Wembley and won. Our girls came 3rd in the tournament. Thank you to New Hanover for a well organised and most welcoming festival.

St Monica’s 7’s Rugby Tournament

The variation of the traditional 15-man game requires speed, fitness, agility, vision and an absolute never give up attitude. Our u/16 and 1st boys’ teams participated in the annual St Monica’s sevens tournament. This year, hosted at King Edward High School on 13 May, the competition was fierce, especially in the 1st team category. The tournament final played between KEHS and St. Monica’s was very closely contested. KEHS managed to clinch the tournament trophy with Advocate Matheza scoring a last minute try after the siren sounded. This try also received the “try of the tournament” title. The very talented KEHS u/16 team performed superbly, winning back-to-back games and the overall u/16 trophy. Lehakwe Pheko was named u/16 player of the tournament. Our philosophy of “never give up” was once again, passionately displayed by the KEHS rugby boys.

Lehakwe Pheko - u16 player of tournament'

As is the custom, KEHS travelled to Kokstad College on Saturday, 22 April, for our annual sports derby. The day saw us competing in Netball, Rugby and Hockey.

The KEHS rugby boys were very successful. Under heavy pressure, our boys held composure and stuck to their game plan. Our focus was aimed at playing the game with calm determination, focusing on the challenges as they arose. This approach served us very well as we were victorious in the u/14, u/16 and first team games. We are proud of our school, and so proud of our KEHS rugby boys.

Our Hockey and Netball girls made us equally proud as they showcased their determination and sportsmanship. The first hockey team lost narrowly 0-1, while the u/16 girls won their match 2-0.

Moving courtside, our first netball team lost 15-30, while the u/16’s put on a fine show and won comfortably 21-15.

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The hall was resplendent in its drapery and exquisite décor; the gastronomical feast was prepared; the boom-boom contemporary music reverberated through the hall and crowds of excited spectators filled the pavilion.

Then, the long-anticipated moment arrived as a cavalcade of luxury German and antique vehicles snaked across the field spewing forth young people radiant in their finery. No expense was spared in ensuring that they stepped out in style – barely recognisable in their make-up, elaborate hairstyles manicured nails and designer outfits. Parents were dressed to the tee as well and gyrated to the music with rejuvenated vigour.

What an extravaganza of celebratory delight – a fitting culmination of 12 years of schooling.

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Gr 1 KEHS Day

On Tuesday, 28 March, our Grade 1’s enjoyed their KEHS day and had the opportunity to explore the garden of Mr Mendes. They were blessed with beautiful weather and were able to see different animals and the many types of birds in the aviaries. Thereafter they enjoyed a picnic on the school grounds with their peers.

Gr 10 KEHS Day

On the same day, our Grade 10’s were full of excitement as a day of adventure awaited them for their KEHS day. They had been told they would be going on a hike from Ms Höll’s farm to a secret location. They had to navigate their way to a certain location on their own. The starting point of the hike was in a forest near the farm and they were told to beware of snakes. This quickly made the hike more exciting and more daring. Their destination was a massive rock that they all climbed on and witnessed a breath-taking view of Matatiele. They enjoyed a picnic with a picturesque view of Matatiele. It was a great experience and they learnt various teamwork skills. It was definitely a time to remember.

Gr R KEHS Day

Our Grade R class celebrated their KEHS Day on Thursday, 29 March. Their playground was transformed into a fun activity zone where the children could skip, hop, hoola-hoop, kick balls, and enjoy water play. Sensopathic trays were filled with water, and the children could scoop, squirt, sprinkle, or pour! This, of course, was a fantastic way for the children to cool off as well as to learn some valuable skills at the same time. The highlight of the day was the picnic! They neatly spread their blankets and enjoyed a "special” lunch with their friends. Clearly, from the laughs and giggles, it was a great fun filled day enjoyed by all.

Gr 2 KEHS Day

The Grade 2's also had their KEHS day on 29 March. They enjoyed an excursion to Mr Nel's farm. They spent the morning with various farm animals, which included petting a very friendly and tame pig. The highlight of the day was riding saddled horses - for most it was their very first time. A fun filled morning ended after an enjoyable picnic with a beautiful view and a well anticipated Easter egg hunt. We would like to thank Mr and Mrs Nel for giving us this wonderful opportunity to explore their farm and for hosting us so generously.

HS sport vs Amanzimtoti

Our High School sport teams, having played two very difficult fixtures in the weeks leading up to our games against Amanzimtoti, travelled to the coast to be hosted most generously by Amanzimtoti High School on Saturday, 15 April.

The 1st rugby teams were very evenly matched. It was only the sheer will to win and the ever-present “never give up” attitude of the KEHS boys that saw us secure the win 19:15, by scoring two quick tries in the dying minutes of the game. The U14 and U16 rugby boys drew their games, 10 all and 17 all respectively. The U16 hockey girls won convincingly 6:0, while the 1st hockey enjoyed a rampant 5:0 victory. The 1st netball was less successful, losing 17:24. A special mention must be made of the excellent organization and sportsmanship shown by all the Toti sports teams and management.

JP Fun Gala

Our JP Fun Gala was held on 16 March at the town pool. Learners from Preschool to Grade 3 had the opportunity to participate in freestyle, doggy paddle, kicker board and donkey races. Much fun was had by all as we introduced our younger learners to swimming.

Gr 7 KEHS day

Our Gr 7 KEHS day was a very interesting visit to the Grootvlei Dairy Farm, on 17 March. Mrs. Botha took us on a tour of the farm and we saw how the calves are cared for from birth until they become dairy cows. We saw how technology is used to make the dairy more productive. After our tour, we all enjoyed a glass or two of creamy, cold and refreshing jersey milk. We concluded the day with a lovely picnic in the garden and a quiz to see how well we listened. We would like to thank Mrs. Botha for this informative experience.

Kuswag Sports Week

Our U13 rugby boys and hockey girls traveled to Amanzimtoti to take part in the Kuswag sports week from 21 to 24 March. The hospitality of Kuswag School and ATKV-Natalia made up for the very hot and humid conditions. The hockey girls played 8 games over the 3 days and did very well. They won 2 games, drew 4 and lost 2 with 1 goal against them each time.

The KEHS rugby boys played four games throughout the tournament. The boys had a tough first game against Odensia and won 27:10. The next opponent was the strong Heuwelland team and we lost 17:0. On the last day of the tour, we played two games. We beat the Barbarians 31:0 as well as Doonheights 22:12.

It was a fun-filled week with lots of matches, ice-skating, swimming and a visit to Croc World.

HS Rugby, Netball & Hockey vs Suid Natal

On Saturday, 25 March, we hosted Suid-Natal for a number of High School sport matches. The hard work and commitment of our netball players paid off. The opposition was strong, but our girls proved to be stronger and our shooters were on point. The U16 team won 21:14 and the 1st team won 31:16.

Although our hockey teams lost their matches, they displayed tremendous effort and played beautiful hockey. Our u16 rugby boys won their game 12:10, while the U14 and 1st teams lost. Thank you to all the spectators who came out to support our home game fixture.

The King Edward High School staff received further recognition for outstanding service, at the Alfred Nzo District Education Department Prizegiving. At the glittering event, held at the Imvomvo Country Lodge, the following awards were received:

1. Best School Performance in the district
2. Consistency in Quality Education
3. Principal’s award for 100% pass rate
4. Top Educator in Afrikaans: E Prinsloo
5. Top Educator in Physical Science: M Philip
6. Top Educator in CAT: S Höll
7. Top Educator in Geography: P Bouwer
8. Top Educator in Life Sciences: L Nyathi
9. Top Educator in Accounting: T Maphosa

We give glory to God for the incredibly talented and dedicated staff we have at King Edward High School.

S Höll Top Educator in CAT

P Bouwer Top Educator in Geography

L Nyathi Top Educator in Life Sciences

KEHS SCOOPS 9 DISTRICT AWARDS

Once again, KEHS enjoyed the lion’s share of awards at the prestigious Alfred Nzo West District Municipality award ceremony. These included:

• Top school in Alfred Nzo West and East combined
• Top school for Maths, Science and Accounting
• Top educator in Mathematics in Alfred Nzo West – Mr B Nyathi
• Top educators in Physical Science and Accounting ANW and Alfred Nzo combined - Mr M Philip and Ms T Maphosa.

We would like to thank the municipality and Department of Education for their ongoing support and recognition of excellence.

Mr B Nyathi Top Educator in Mathematics in ANW

Ms T Maphosa Top educator in Accounting in ANW Alfred Nzo Combined

TENNIS vs SPC

Our Tennis teams enjoyed their fixtures against St Patricks where our senior team won and junior team lost.

U9 CRICKET vs KJS

Our U9 Cricket team travelled to KJS on Tuesday. We won the toss and elected to bat first. We made 58 runs for the loss of 5 wickets after 15 overs. The best batsmen was Leshuta Parkies. KJS then batted, making our score within 13 overs. KJS won the match by 5 wickets. The boys played well and played with good team spirit.

GR 6 KEHS DAY

On Wednesday, 1 March, our Grade 6 learners had their KEHS Day. On their itinerary was the town museum and library where the learners learned about the institutions. After assisting to tidy up town, the learners ended their day at the town pool for a refreshing swim and picnic. We would like to thank the staff at the respective venues for their hospitality.

U9 CRICKET vs ST MONICAS

KEHS hosted St Monicas for a mini cricket game on Thursday. Both KEHS U9 teams won their matches. The boys had a wonderful afternoon on the field and played with great enthusiasm. Well done to the boys.

GR4 KEHS DAY

On Friday, 3 March, our Grade 4's went to the Country Club for their KEHS day. They had a picnic, went down waterslides and enjoyed a training session with Mr Harrison on study skills. The learners had a wonderful time and can't wait for their next KEHS day outing.

HS SUID NATAL SPORTS FESTIVAL

Our first sports teams had their opening games for the season at the Suid-Natal Sports Festival this past weekend.

The 1st Rugby team’s opponents, Scottburgh High School, were ready for the challenge, but soon the black and white wave of KEHS boys proved too much for the boys from the coast. KEHS walked off the field as worthy victors, 25 – 0. We extend our thanks to the opposition for playing the game in good spirit and with passion.

Our 1st Hockey team drew 0-0 against Kuswag and Creston College, but lost 1-0 against Port Shepstone.
Our 1st team Netball lost to Port Shepstone High, Kingsway High and South city before beating St Patrick's 13 - 4.

KEHS GOLF DAY

King Edward Golf day took place on Saturday, 4 March 2023. The winning team was Sicelo Jackson, Petros Nyamakazi , Loyiso Manyana and Monde Nondabula. We are grateful to our sponsors and all the golfers who participated in the splendid day.

 Mr Harrison, Ms McArthur with KEHS Golf Day winners S Jackson P Nyamakazi L Manyana M Nondabula

SP Tennis vs KJS

On Monday, 20 February, our SP tennis team competed against Kokstad Junior School. The players improved a lot and won all their matches.

HS Co-Ed Gala

We were pleased to have four of our swimmers selected to represent EG Schools in the Co-Ed swimming gala in Pietermaritzburg on the 23rd of February. We were impressed by the talent of the children and the organisation of the gala. Our swimmers participated with great enthusiasm and they were grateful for the opportunity to be invited.

Public Speaking Competition

We were delighted to host the annual Public Speaking competition on 24 February. All the learners had prepared very well and the competition was tight. O. Kwili, from King Edward High School, took the trophy for the FET phase, and J. Peters, from Focused High School, won the prize for the best GET phase speaker. O. Zimase from KEHS was runner up in the GET section. We would like to thank Focused High School, Kokstad College, and Bergview College for their impressive performances, and we would also like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Matsau for organising the esteemed adjudicators. These formidable officials took the time out of their busy schedules to represent the Department of Education at our competition and we appreciate their keen interest in the development of our learners.

O Kwili took the Public Speaking trophy for the FET phase

O Zimase was the runner up in the GET phase

SP Interschool’s Gala

The annual SP Interschool’s Gala took place on Saturday. It was an exciting and well-organised gala. The weather was favourable and our swimmers displayed great spirit and supported each other until the end. Thank you to KJS who hosted this successful event.

KC 7’s Tournament

Saturday, 25 February, saw KEHS’s u/14 and u/16 rugby teams participating in the annual KC 7’s tournament. As always the competition was good and the players had to dig deep to face the opposition. Both, u/14 and u/16 teams played their way into the tournament finals. Our boys represented our school with enthusiasm and we are proud of their sportsmanship and never say die attitude.

KEHS Interhouse Gala

On 13 February, we enjoyed our annual interhouse gala. As always, it was an exciting day with lots of spirit! The winning house was Graham in both the primary and high school. The trophies were awarded to the following high school swimmers: Victor Ludorum – Lesiba Mmamogobo, Victrix Ludorum – Jené Niehaus, Junior Victrix Ludorum – Robyn du Randt and Junior Victor Ludorum – Kandro Phillips & Frankie Kok. In the primary school the following swimmers received the trophies: Victor Ludorum – Angus James, Victrix Ludorum – Clinae Strydom, Junior Victor Ludorum – Franco Marx and Junior Victrix Ludorum – Lana Enslin.

Lesiba Mmamogobo - Victor Ludorum of KEHS Interhouse Gala

HS Tennis vs SPC

Our high school tennis team played against St Patricks on Tuesday, 14 February and won 33/12.

U11 Cricket vs SPC

On Wednesday, 15 February, KEHS won the toss and elected to bat first. We made 50 runs for the loss of 8 wickets after 20 overs. The best batsman was Zander Barnard. St Patrick's then batted, reaching our score within 11 overs. St Patrick's won the match by 7 wickets. The boys played well and enjoyed playing the match.

HS Interschool’s Gala

Our high school swimming team went to St. Patrick's College to compete in the annual inter-schools swimming gala on Thursday, 16 February. We were blessed to have favourable weather conditions and the gala was a great success. Our swimmers participated with gusto and they swam beautifully. St. Patrick's College and Kokstad College were formidable opponents and King Edward High School was placed second overall behind St. Patrick's College. Furthermore, Lesiba Mmamogobo from KEHS was the runner-up in the open boys’ category.

JP & SP Valentine’s Ball

As always, our JP & SP learners enjoyed the annual Valentine’s Ball! The continuous rain could not dampen their excitement and they thoroughly enjoyed the evening, from dressing up and dancing with their friends, to eating pizzas! Congratulations to Daniel Steyn and Layla Thurston who were crowned as Senior Mr and Ms Valentine, as well as Azoma Mkolokotho and Tahirah Moeketsi as Junior Mr and Ms Valentine.

 Jnr MsMr Valentine Tahirah Moeketsi Azoma Mkolokotho and Snr MrMs Valentine Daniel Steyn Layla Thurston

1st Cricket

Our 1st Cricket side was successful in their match against St Monicas – winning by 6 wickets. The best bowler was Kadin Kok with 4/4 and the best batsman was Trevor Mkhati, with 24 runs.

Mini Cricket

Our U7 and U8 Mini Cricket teams enjoyed their fixtures against KJS on 7 February. Unfortunately, we were pipped at the post with the U8 team losing by just 3 runs.

HS Tennis

In another closely contested match, our HS Tennis team lost 56-57 to Kokstad College.

KEHS Day

This year we have resolved to make KEHS an even more exciting adventure school. Each grade will have several outdoor educational experiences per year. Last Wednesday, our Grad

Grade 5 - KEHS Daye 5 class thoroughly enjoyed their environmental education lesson at the town dam.

On Saturday, 28 January, 32 of our athletes took part in a KZNA SYYJSM League meeting at the Msunduzi Athletic Stadium. In spite of a scorching hot day, the athletes performed very well.

They brought home eight 1st places, ten 2nd places and eleven 3rd places. Our first places were: Sasha Harris and Jayda Vezasie in javelin; Tania Mandiwanzira in discus; Abongile Tenene in hammer throw; Snemihle Zongola in shotput and Refengkgotso Setloboko, Robyn Williams and Lorenzo Rorke in high jump.