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Glenwood High School Cambridge Learner Awards

Posted by Dedrey | 6 Jun 2018 | Academics, Glenwood High School, Schools |

One hundred and nineteen students from 46 schools in South Africa have received prestigious awards from Cambridge International to acknowledge their outstanding performance in the June and November 2017 Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level examination series. In South Africa there are currently over 90 Cambridge accredited schools located across the country of which Glenwood is part of. The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards recognise the success of students taking Cambridge examinations in over 40 countries around the world. The following Glenwood boys had excellent results with the Cambridge exams: High Achievement – June 2017 examination series...

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL LIFE SCIENCES OLYMPIAD 2018

Posted by Dedrey | 3 Jun 2018 | Academics, Glenwood High School |

23 Glenwood High School learners participated in the Life Sciences (Biology) Olympiad held on 15 March 2018 for the first time in a few years. Glenwood’s results placed the School ninth in the country and second in KZN. Four boys achieved Bronze status, Keanu Naicker, Luschen Govender and Kennedy Labani (Grade 12) and Sankalp Katiyar (Grade 10). Three boys achieved Silver status, Bryan Pather, Lathaniel Pillay and Daniel Seppings (Grade 12). One boy achieved Gold status, Ronan Theunissen (Grade 12). Ronan placed sixth in the country and first in the province for his results in the Olympiad. Top image: receiving...

St Charles College grade 5 Science Lesson

Posted by Dedrey | 22 Apr 2018 | Academics, Other Activities, Schools, St Charles College |

During their Science lesson earlier this week, the Grade 5 boys of St Charles College, spent some time learning how to use a microscope. Photo on top: Ross Houghting Photo credit: Saysha Baker...

Glenwood High School – Learner Awards

Posted by Dedrey | 12 Apr 2018 | Academics, Glenwood High School, Other Activities, Schools |

The Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards for the two examination series for 2017 has been announced. 138 awards for 86 subjects have been won by 119 learners, representing 46 schools. Francis Moran was Top in South Africa for Geography and Global Perspectives. He also achieved a High Achievement for International Mathematics. The following boys achieved High Achievements: Connor Montague (Global Perspective & Research and Divinity), Jannah Nichol-Kalwarf (Art & Design), Emmanuel Khumalo (Accounting). Emmanuel Khumalo achieved Best Across Four, First Place for Cambridge International AS Level. Information supplied by Mark Barber (Senior Manager – Southern Africa: Cambridge Assessment International Education)...

Glenwood High Junior Prize Giving

Posted by Dedrey | 23 Feb 2018 | Academics, Glenwood High School, Other Activities, Schools |

The annual Glenwood High School Junior Prize Giving took place on Thursday 22 February 2018 in the School Hall. The Head Prefect, Runako Brynard, was the Master of Ceremony. Everyone was welcomed by the Acting Principal, Mrs Andri Barnes. The guest speaker was Mr Christopher Swift: Gibson House Head Prefect 1990, 1st XV Rugby and an Accomplished Artist Find programme attached: https://issuu.com/hannelieerasmus/docs/programme_junior_speech_day_a4_pare For the guest speaker’s speech, please click on the following link: Guest Speaker Speech Feb 2018 Photos by Mr Michael Bairstow...