Reflecting on a bustling November, we are filled with pride at the incredible energy and connection displayed throughout our Kingsmead community. We celebrated new leadership and creative milestones, and honoured achievements in sports and service! Read more below.
Congratulations to Pearl Sithole and Thato Makhalemele on their appointment as Kingsmead College’s 2026 Johannesburg Junior Councillors!
Their selection follows a rigorous interview process conducted by a panel including Liezel van Lith (Grade 10 Coordinator), Karen Landi (Director of Service), and outgoing Councillors Bethany Sinclaire and Humayrah Ebrahim.
We are incredibly proud of both Pearl and Thato for stepping into this meaningful leadership role. Their dedication to service and their school community truly embodies the Kingsmead spirit.
A heartfelt thank you to all the applicants who showed courage and commitment throughout the process.
Our Grade 0s have just completed our Unit of Inquiry on Responsibility, where the girls learned valuable life skills, from tying their shoelaces and brushing their teeth properly to helping with chores at home and school.
To celebrate their learning, the Grade 0s came to school in their pyjamas for a special morning of real-life responsibility! They packed their own bags with everything they needed to get ready for the day, including uniforms, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hairbrushes.
After setting their breakfast tables and enjoying a delicious meal of toast and cereal, they washed and dried their dishes, got dressed, tied their shoes, brushed and flossed their teeth, and even did their own hair!
We are so proud of our independent and responsible little girls; what a remarkable milestone in their learning journey.
We are incredibly proud to share that Zothile Ndiweni represented Northstars and the Gauteng Province at the National Gymnastics Championships held in Pretoria in October.
Zothile achieved an impressive 2nd place overall on floor and 10th place among the top 28 Level 8 gymnasts in South Africa!
What an outstanding achievement; your hard work and dedication continue to inspire us all.
The 2025 Kingfisher Awards
The Grade 9 Kingfisher module brought together English, Computer Literacy, Music, EMS, and Visual Arts in a creative collaboration inspired by the Loerie Awards. This year’s theme focused on Wellness at Kingsmead, with students producing original adverts that showcased creativity, strategy, and teamwork.
Congratulations to all our winners!
- Best Concept – Team 3 (Social Wellness): Creative use of the “puzzle piece” metaphor to represent community and belonging.
- Best Acting – Team 2 (Emotional Wellness): A moving performance that beautifully captured emotion and connection.
- Best Script – Team 4 (Environmental Wellness): A compelling, multi-voice narrative showcasing Kingsmead through the lens of sustainability.
- Best Innovation – Team 8 (Digital Wellness): A fresh, original spin on screen time and mindfulness in the digital age.
- Best Titles – Team 9 (Sleep Wellness): Fun, colourful, and perfectly aligned with the Kingsmead palette and energy.
- Best Editing – Team 10 (Intellectual Wellness): Polished transitions, beautiful colour grading, and creative illustrations throughout.
- Best Cinematography – Team 7 (Relationship Wellness): Thoughtful framing and lighting that captured genuine connection and warmth.
- Best Art Direction – Team 6 (Mental Wellness): Powerful symbolism through colour, props, and design that conveyed unity and care.
- Best Soundtrack – Team 7 (Relationship Wellness): An expressive and creative soundtrack that elevated the storytelling beautifully.
- Best Sound Effects – Team 16 (Play & Recreation Wellness): Impressive attention to detail and creativity in syncing effects and ambient sounds.
- Best Advert Overall – Team 10 (Intellectual Wellness): A cohesive, creative, and emotionally engaging advert that truly embodied Kingsmead’s values.
A heartfelt thank you to the judges from XFacta for their valuable feedback and insights, your evaluations added immense value.
First Runner-Up: Team 6 – Mental Wellness
Second Runner-Up: Team 3 – Social Wellness
Kingsmead Thanksgiving Service 2025
Our community gathered in the Chapel for our annual Thanksgiving Service, a cherished tradition that allows us to pause and give thanks to the many people who have supported and served us throughout the year.
From our dedicated PTA to all those who give of their time and energy behind the scenes, we are deeply grateful for the commitment that strengthens our Kingsmead family.
The evening ended with joyful conversation over snacks, a perfect reminder of the warmth, gratitude, and community spirit that define Kingsmead.
As part of a First Additional Language (Sesotho) class activity, Mr Quinn took a seat as the learner, guided by one of our confident young teachers-in-the-making! Moments like these remind us that learning is a shared journey, and that curiosity and the courage to learn never stop, no matter your age.
We are incredibly proud of Zoë Dube for her outstanding achievement of qualifying for the National Finals at the South African Championships of Performing Arts (SACOPA) in Rustenburg! Through her dedication, Zoë also earned her Gauteng Colours, representing the province with pride.
Well done, Zoë.
Congratulations to our amazing Grade 1-3 swimmers!
Your outstanding performance at the APPS gala has truly made us proud. Keep shining and showing your incredible skills.
We are incredibly proud of our talented Junior School Athletics Team who competed in the Inter-Schools Meeting, securing an impressive 5th place out of 9 schools. Your hard work has truly shone this season. Keep reaching for the stars!
Well done to Kiara Jansen, who has also qualified for the National Finals of the South African Championships of Performing Arts (SACOPA). Through her dedication and skill, she earned her Gauteng colours, representing the province at the national competition. Congratulations, Kiara!
We are very proud of Giorgia Bemelman, whose generosity and big-hearted spirit were recently featured on Good Things Guy.
For her 9th birthday, Giorgia chose to do something extraordinary; instead of gifts, she asked for donations of essentials to support children in need. Her selfless act reflects the true heart of a Kingsmead student: compassion, courage, and service.
Giorgia, thank you for reminding us what kindness in action looks like. You inspire our community, and we celebrate you!
This year, Madison Brady and Keodirelang Maqubela have made an outstanding contribution to the Johannesburg Mini Council, representing Kingsmead with maturity and initiative. From the Easter Egg Drive to the Bottle Tops Drive, their service has genuinely made a difference. We are so proud of the impact they’ve created.
We are also excited to introduce our 2026 incoming councillors, Jessica Legg and Shanaya Tickoo! With big shoes to fill, they step into this role with our full confidence and support. We know they will continue the tradition of leadership and excellence at Kingsmead.
Congratulations to all four students, past and future leaders, who inspire our community.
They walked out of their final exams with full hearts, big smiles… and white socks.
Our matric class of 2025 closed this chapter exactly as they lived it; in generosity, courage, and community.
As they donated their school shoes and took their final steps as Kingsmead students, we celebrate the hard work and spirit that carried them here.
Well done, Class of 2025! Your journey begins now.
Anything-But-a-Bag Day did not disappoint!
Our students arrived with the most inventive “bags”, proving that creativity and compassion go hand in hand.
Thank you for donating stationery, pre-loved bags, and contributions to support children in need for the 2026 school year.
Your hearts are as bright as your imaginations.