Saturday 18 October 2014

CTHS Valedictory Ceremony - 17 Oct '14

On Friday 17 October 2014, Cape Town High School held its annual Valedictory Ceremony. This is where our  matric learners are celebrated for their achievements. It is a poignant occasion because it is the final Assembly attended by the Grade Twelve students before they start writing their Matric exams.

For a PDF file of Mr Mutsvairo's introduction of guest speaker the Hon. Bongani Mkongi to the Valedictory assembly click [here].

For a PDF file of Mr Mutsvairo's farewell speech to the Matrics, click [here].

Below are some photos of the event.

Before the ceremony, the prizes & shining trophies await their recipients

The Principal, head of SGB and Staff enter the Hall

The Grade 12 learners follow the staff into the Hall

Parents, staff and learners alike join in singing the national anthem

CTHS Principal, Mr E Cloete, addresses the Assembly

Mrs M Ras addresses the Assembly

Mr J Mutsvairo introduces the guest speaker

Guest speaker, the Hon. Bongani Mkongi, delivers a stirring speech

The School Choir entertains the Assembly

Prizewinners
Mrs M Ras hands out certificates, assisted by Ms C Petersen

Mr J Mutsvairo hands out awards, assisted by Ms C Petersen


Awards winners pose for posterity





Mrs A Grobler hands out an in absentia award

Mr G Hessler hands out awards

The Guardians assemble on stage for one last time to take a bow.

Ms L A Adams addresses the Assembly

Mr J Mutsvairo delivers a farewell address to the Matrics



Acting Deputy Principal, Mr M Sibanda, closes off the ceremony

The Matrics file out of the Hall for one last time, to the strains of
the traditional CTHS hymn, "Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing"

Proud prizewinners pose outside the Hall, after the ceremony