Port Shepstone High School is proud to be part of the Santa Shoebox project for the third year in a row. Our dynamic Interact Club is driving this amazing initiative and we have so far managed to pledge 91 boxes, but we are hoping to double this figure. Last year,
Port Shepstone High School is incredibly proud of the learners who have been selected to be Heads of School for 2020. They are (pictured from left) Zinhle Ngcobo (Deputy Head Girl – Community Outreach), Fynn Weber (Deputy Head Boy – Discipline), Thomas Schnackenberg (Head Boy), Libonge Potelwa (Head Girl), Nhlonipho
The Port Shepstone High School Oratory Society recently attended the provincial round of the South African Agency of Science and Technological Advancement (SAASTA) at Durban Girls High School. The topic which was debated on the day was: Does it remain important for South Africa to continue bioprospecting in search of
Port Shepstone Lions’ 33rd annual Leadership Retreat was held at Camp Anerley this past weekend. A group of 46 Grade 11 pupils, recently selected for the Port Shepstone High School 2020 Executive Council of Leaders, attended the camp. The full weekend programme commenced shortly after they arrived at the camp on Friday
Congratulations are in order for the Port Shepstone High School ECLs for 2020, who were recently announced to great fanfare and excitement. These learners have been selected to be members of the Executive Council of Leaders for the school, and as such, take on a huge responsibility and a position
Port Shepstone High School recently participated in the 2019 Eskom Science Expo held at the Umzinto Town Hall. Nkosingiphile Zulu received a bronze medal for her project titled, “Turning Milk into Casein Plastic” while Myende Okuhle received a silver medal for her proposal titled, “Ocean Acidification”. Sibusisiwe Khathi received a
Port Shepstone High School has been a hive of activity lately. One of the highlights has been when the Grade 11 Business Studies class held their annual market day and it was a huge success – with delicious tasty treats available to tempt all palates! The scrumptious delights were sold
August is Women’s Month and Port Shepstone High School has been celebrating and exploring the roots of how to nurture young learners in a way which will help to improve the lives of all. During a special assembly, a number of learners gave impassioned speeches which were deeply moving and
South African entrepreneur Grant Blakeway recently visited Port Shepstone High School as part of his School4Sea campaign. Blakeway will in December row 4 800km to shine the spotlight on the devastating effects of plastic pollution on marine life. The entire school body of Port Shepstone High School is still so
Port Shepstone High School is extremely proud of 14 of its senior learners who shone in the annual De Beers English Olympiad. They managed to garner three gold, five silver, three bronze and three merit awards respectively. Lethokhuhle Khumalo has been invited to attend the prestigious award’s ceremony in Makhanda
Cameron de Vries, Khaya Ngcobo and Marko Thom, learners at Port Shepstone High School, have been given an opportunity by Vision Sport SA to travel with other young hockey players to the Netherlands in December. They have come such a long way in their hockey, from school, to district, to
Port Shepstone High School is set to surpass all expectations this year as they stage their production of Oedipus. The tragic tale of Oedipus is as relevant today as it was in Sophocles’ time in Ancient Greece. It showcases several enduring themes such as the flawed nature of humanity, the
The Port Shepstone High School drama department is busy preparing for their annual showcase, and this year it will be bigger and better than ever. This year’s production is ‘Oedipus’ and the themes of this Greek tragedy are just as relevant today as they were when the iconic play was written.
Port Shepstone High School has been extremely busy this term, both academically and on the sporting fields. A sense of purpose and determination is in the air as pupils get serious about their studies and extra-curricular activities. Our various sports teams have had an eventful term so far and have
The Interact Club has been appreciative for all the support that they have received this term for a number of their initiatives. Some of the recipients so far have been the SPCA, Khula Crèche, Reinhardt’s Place and an educator who was badly affected by last week’s downpour. It just goes
Port Shepstone High School recently hosted its annual Open Day and despite the dismal weather conditions, the day was a huge success and very well supported. Visitors and prospective students got a chance to gain valuable insight into the inner workings of this progressive school. After being entertained by Principal
Port Shepstone High School learners made an impact on and off the sports field last week. Sesethu Phuza (pictured) was one of the learners who donated blood during a clinic held on 30 January, while her fellow learners showcased their sporting prowess. Nine Sheppie High athletes attended their first meeting
Steve Hamilton visited Port Shepstone High School last week to talk to learners about his life experience and the dangers of substance abuse. Steve has been working in South African schools, colleges and companies for over 20 years, and more recently in countries such as Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland fighting
The new intake of grade eight learners had an exciting welcome to Port Shepstone High School and enjoyed an orientation programme co-ordinated and presented by the Executive Council of Leaders. We also welcome new grade 9, 10 and 11 learners and hope that they make the best of their time
Port Shepstone High School is pleased with the performance of its 2018 National Senior Certificate candidates who achieved a 99.6% pass rate. A total of 240 learners wrote, 79.5% achieved a Bachelors pass, 16.3% Diploma pass and 42% a Higher Certificate pass. 2018 Dux, Ashmi Lautan, was the top achiever
By Pauli van Wyk Scorpio’s latest investigation shows how a bank card linked to one of Shivambu’s slush funds followed him around southern Africa, paying for his birthday trip to Zambia, groceries at Spar and clothing from Gucci. It further paid for his Range Rover, his lifestyle and his political
Prominent criminal attorney William Booth has rubbished claims that his client, Fiona Viotti, a former Bishops Diocesan College teacher, has skipped the country amid allegations of sexual abuse of a number of pupils at the private school in Rondebosch. Click here for the full story.
Two men arrested last week in connection with the murder and disappearance of 24-year-old Sammy Mqadi are appearing in the Amanzimtoti Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Click here for the full story.