Governing Body Members 2017
 
Principal: Mrs K Stear
Staff: Mrs C Snyman, Mr A Reynolds, Miss K Potgieter, Mrs L Stroebel
Parents:
Mr Kurt Barnes: father of Paige, Grade 5
Mrs Ronelle Brink: mother of Kiara, Grade 8, and Tylah, Grade 5
Mrs Athenia Campbell: mother of Loren, Grade 12
Mr Ian Craill: father of Jessica, Grade 9, and Zoë, Grade 6
Mrs Mariana Harvey: mother of Natelie, Grade 12 and Kyla, Grade 9
Mrs Lisl MacGorman: mother of Megan, Grade 10, and Lauren, Grade 7
Mr Gordon McAuley: (co-opted)
Mrs Geraldene Minter: mother of Drew, Grade 11
Mr John Potgieter: father of Megan, Grade 7
Pastor Paul Witter: father of Christy, Grade 8

Back row: Mr K Barnes, Mr I Craill, Mrs A Campbell, Mrs G Minter, Mrs M Harvey, Mrs L MacGorman, Pastor P Witter
Seated: Mr J Potgieter, Mrs C Snyman, Mrs R Brink, Mrs K Stear
Absent: Mr A Reynolds, Miss K Potgieter, Mrs L Stroebel

On 25th March, twenty-two of our Gr 10, 11 and 12 learners participated in the Global Bio-Science Olympiad. At assembly, certificates were handed out to the following girls participated in the Olympiad: K. Brandt, M. Hoffman, A. Lukas, S. Werth, S. Ndondana, M. Lukie, H. Wilkinson, A. de Vos, S. Butler, L. Campbell, A. Schambril, O. Bissett, R. Gajjar, L. Johnson, V. Longari, T. Smith, A. Exford, L. Naidoo, J. Daniels, S. Madlavu, and O. Johannes. Special congratulations to Heather Wilkinson and Lauren Campbell, the top achievers among the Riebeek girls. Well done to all who participated!

Sarah-Leigh Thompson participated in the Cape Town District Gymnastics competition (23 - 24 June). She did very well and won a silver medal for coming second in her age group and a silver medal for Zone Festival. Well done, Sarah-Leigh.

Riebeek College welcomes Miss Leanora de Beer to the Life Sciences department. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is an SAQA accredited lecturer and assessor. Her hobbies include reading and enjoying the outdoors. She loves the ocean and hates beans. Miss de Beer grew up in Queenstown. She says her first day was less stressful than she thought it would be and it was a very nice day. Her impression of Riebeek was that it is a beautiful school with a rich history and wholesome good people. Her goal for 2017 is to make to the end of the year without missing out on the journey. She believes that TRIUMPH starts with TRY and ends with UMPH, so if you can dream it then you can do it.

Miss Sunette du Preez was on Friday admitted to the degree Bachelor of Science by Rhodes University. On the same day she was also awarded the Post Graduate Certificate of Education by the same university. The du Preez and Riebeek family are beaming with pride.

We are very proud of Shanique Scharnick (gr6), Bilqees Vawda (gr7) and Sara Gopal (gr8) who are participating in the World Karate Championships in the Netherlands in July.

The Class of 2017 faced the start of exams bravely and creatively when they undertook a Treasure Hunt and All Subjects in a Lesson drive in the last period of 26 May.

This fun and educational event was attended by 12 of our Gr 6 pupils. The 1st round trials was held on Wednesday 16 May at Handhaaf PS from 13.30 - 16.30. The girls endured a three hour session and hope to hear good results soon. They will be notified early in June whether they have made it to the 2nd round. The girls are:
Thaakirah Dolley
Reutloue Dunywa
Makagonaishe Rwodzi
Samantha Seifert
Sarah-Leigh Thompson
Robyn Richards
Zoë Craill
Aeryn Ferreira
Liyabona Meke
Jihaad Ravat
Salmah Salie
Abrinea Booysen

Miss Riebeek 2017 
 
After a wonderful night of showcasing Riebeek beauties at the annual Miss Riebeek pagent, the winners were:
Juniors:
Abrenea Booysen (Miss Riebeek junior) 
Callan Elie (1st princess) 
Unako Ndigaye (2nd princess)
 
Teens:
Aphelele Toyis (Miss Riebeek teen)
Andisiwe Toyis (1st princess)
Khiran Butt (2nd princess) 
 
Seniors:
Jamie-Lee Daniels (Miss Riebeek senior) 
Chene Simon (1st princess)
Malakhiwe Hoffman (2nd princess) 
Mia Muller (Miss Personality)
Anovuyo Singeni (Miss Legs) 
 
Thank you to all the teachers and parents who were on duty all night and to all who attend the event.
 Thank you, Dance Committee, Mrs Kruger and Miss Potgieter.

The mini hockey girls played their first away match on 9 May against Lorraine. The excitement levels were through the roof. The B team drew. Well done to Lauren Labercensie for scoring a stunning girls. The A team lost agains Lorraine but the girls have to be commended on their never give up spirit and great defence. A special mention has to be made of Sarah Borstnar who did a magnificent job in defending our goals and stopping so many balls over and over again. 

Click here: http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Local/UD-News/riebeek-to-host-junior-hockey-festival-20170412

Thank you to Mrs Skeates and the SPCA Committee, girls and parents of Riebeek. Over R9000 collected through fundraising this year was given to the SPCA this week to assist with their fire relief efforts.

The winners of the SPCA colouring in competition are: Ingilosi Rune, Ayabulela Tom, Justine Clarke, Khazinla Nkombisa, Kamvalethu Xego, Salmah Salie. There were many beautiful coloured in pictures which made it very hard to select the top in each grade. Thanks to all those who supported the SPCA.

The enthusiastic and determined mini hockey girls played against Erica Girls Primary. The girls played their hearts out and displayed great sportsmanship both on and off the field. The A team put in a valiant effort, but lost 2-0. The B team rose to the occasion and won 5-1. We are so proud of both teams, especially Lauren Labercebsie who scored 4 goals and Deenah Dolley scored 1 goal.