We welcomed the new year with open arms, ready to face every new opportunity with excitement and to tackle every challenge with courage. Here are our January 2024 highlights.
All eyes were on our matric class of 2023 as they waited for their matric results. Our teachers and students wished them well over this period, and we were absolutely thrilled to see that all of the hard work, focus and commitment that our girls put into their academics paid off: Kingsmead College achieved a 100% pass rate, with a total of 242 distinctions!
We are so proud of our class of 2023. Role models, leaders, big sisters and more – as we begin this new year, we are grateful that our Kingsmead girls have had such wonderful students to look up to, who remind us, courage always.
As our matric class eagerly awaited the release of results, our teachers had some words of wisdom, encouragement and admiration to share.
To see more wonderful messages from Kingsmead College staff, scroll through our Facebook page.
Our fantastic class of 2023 shared their advice to the other grades, diving deep into what makes Kingsmead College special by sharing the school values that resonate with them. Click below to watch the full clip on the Kingsmead College Facebook page.
The wonderful class of 2023 also shared a special message for our class of 2024 drawing from their own experiences. Click below to watch the video on the Kingsmead College Facebook page.
In January we counted down the hours until the big results reveal – the moment when dreams take flight. To our class of 2023, your journey has been one for the books, filled with laughter, growth, and unforgettable moments. In the final hours before results were released, we reminded them that they’ve conquered so much – this is just the grand finale. We can’t wait to see your futures unfold.
Congratulations to every single one of our 2023 matrics – rising stars who have been able to grow within our very special learning environment at Kingsmead College. Here are their amazing results!
Our Executive Head, Miss Palmer, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the class of 2023 for achieving exceptional results. Watch her video message below.
Our school welcomed the fantastic team from Newzroom Afrika, who took the time to chat with some of our top achievers. Huge congratulations to the entire class of 2023 for their hard work and dedication. You’ve truly made us all proud. Click below to watch the Newzroom Afrika segment on our Facebook page.
Our Kingsmead Green Team delved into the world of horticulture with the amazing Sue Both, the expert behind the gardens at the Palace of King Letsi lll in Lesotho. It was a two-module introductory course filled with fascinating insights, and we can’t wait to share the green-thumb magic with you all.
This five-part journey will unfold right here at the College, and captures the beauty of changing seasons.
Congratulations to Maya and Kylie for their outstanding performance whilst representing Gauteng Schools in the SA Schools Diving Competition which took place from 8 – 9 December at Epworth School, Pietermaritzburg.
Their results were as follows:
Maya Rono
13 years – Elite 1st position
Kylie Dugmore
12 years – Novice 1st position
Congratulations to our Kingsmead divers who competed at the South African National Age Group Championships in Durban from 11 – 15 December. We are very proud of these exceptional results:
Maya Rono – Group C Elite
1m – 1st place
3m – 1st place
3m synchro – 1st place
Mikayla Rono – Group C Novice
1m – 5th place
3m synchro – 1st place
Olona Mbele – Group C Novice
1m – 1st place
3m synchro – 1st place
Kingsmead bursaries and scholarships for 2025 are open. Please note these are for entry to Kingsmead College for Grade 8 2025. You will also need to submit an admission form along with your bursary/scholarship application. Without the admission form, we will be unable to consider applications.
The applications for scholarships and bursaries will close on the 21st of February 2024 and the scholarship winners will be announced on the 15th of March.
If you are interested, please apply by using the link below.
Each year, our Grade 8s are introduced to Service. Our focus is to encourage students to be involved in community engagement and to inspire active citizenship. Our Grade 8s loved their day at The Children’s Memorial Institute, visiting Fight with Insight, Lefika la Phodiso, and The Sensory Space.
Congratulations to our amazing Junior School Students who have been elected as the Kingsmead Representative Council members for Term 1! We are so proud.
Well done to our incredible girls who took part in the St Mary’s School Waverley Summer Splash Gala! Your passion and dedication shine through.
The garden fairies have come to visit Grade 2 … our opening provocation to our new unit of inquiry called “Let the magic begin”.
Our Grade 9 students thrived at Camp Discovery! In an exciting escapade from routine, they embarked on a teambuilding camp from 24 – 26 January. Braving challenges outside their comfort zones, the girls not only strengthened their bonds but also forged new friendships.
