The Chronicle 2022

The department has also taken on the task of developing its own curriculum for the junior grades, with a focus on the most necessary and fundamental drawing components combined with fun and productive computer-aided design tasks. A BLOCK The A Block learners produced some outstanding results this year. First in A Block this year was Harry Moller followed closely by Benjamin Turner. Both these budding engineers produced drawings of a high standard throughout the year regardless of the scenarios and complexity. The IEB tasked the A Block with designing a sustainable four bedroom holiday home on the bank of the Crocodile River adjacent to Kruger National Park. Some exceptional projects were submitted. The following learners achieved 97% and above, Angus Fleming, Lusanda Mrasi, Benjamin Turner and Jonathan Segar. A special mention must be made of Jonathan Segar who scored 100% for his IEB practical. His design was both sustainable and eloquent. It combined the elements of a 5-star bush lodge, eco-friendly living and an upmarket family residence. B BLOCK The top result for B Block this year was closely contested. Coming first in Block by a narrow margin was Theo Apteker followed closely by Andrew Beviss-Challinor and Dominic Furby. All three boys are commended for consistently scoring high distinctions in both their course drawings and formal assessments. Our B Block learners were given the task of designing a sustainable piggery on campus to deal with a food wastage problem. Both Dominic Furby and Oliver Brown produced projects with excellent proposals. Both boys combined the modern elements of piggery with intuitive sustainable agricultural concepts. C BLOCK The C Block boys rose to the challenge of a more in-depth curriculum, with twelve of the learners achieving distinctions for their year-end results.

They were presented with a unique opportunity for their project. They were given the task of designing and modelling a home for one of our very own members of staff, Mr Sibonelo Khanyile and his family. The project needed to comply with the requirements established by the South African Bureau of standards for building drawing practice. They were also given a highly detailed brief. Many of the learners rose to the challenge and were excited by the prospect that their concepts may inspire the design of the Khanyile’s dream home. As a department, we are thrilled to present the plans to Mr Khanyile for future reference. D & E BLOCK The focus for both D and E Blocks was to ensure that learners were equipped with foundational technical drawing skills and techniques as well as basic computer-aided design training. The D Block learners were introduced to AutoCAD, an application that aids designers and engineers to represent or conceptualize their creations and drawings. They utilised this software to complete a project in which they designed their dream homes. A special mention must be made of Harry Walters and Luvuyo Tsibani who produced plans and presentations of a professional standard. The E Block learners were introduced to SketchUp, a fun and user-friendly 3D modelling software. The boys were tasked with designing their own 3D printable life hack (a simple object that aids in accomplishing a familiar task more easily and efficiently). The boys never cease to amaze us with their creativity. With the procurement of three high-resolution 3D printers in the newly established Innovation Centre, we will be able to bring these concepts to life. FAREWELL We bid farewell to the department’s intern, Mr Cameron Barry. He has been a significant asset to the department. His profound knowledge of the subject, professionalism and commanding teaching presence will be missed by both his colleagues and the boys. He has taken on far more responsibilities than those of an intern. He has examined and planned curricula and projects of the highest level. We wish Mr Barry all the very best as he moves to teach in the United Kingdom.

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Head of Department: Mr Olwethu Hugo Staff: Mr Justin McDougall, Mr Sibs Ncamani, Mr Paul McKay Interns: Mr May Mazibuko, Mr Anele Cebo he Geography Department remains dynamic, epoch conscious, and multidisciplinary, with a heavy focus on the four main streams, which are physical, human, environmental, and cartography. All work is done in T

confluence to expose learners to past and future social and environmental issues. In doing this, we hope to put learners in positions where they need to use creativity and technical skill, to produce relevant and empathy-driven solutions, that have the potential to help people and the planet that we live on. The subject remains popular and relevant throughout the Blocks, with grade 12s enjoying a high degree of success in IEB final examinations annually. 2022 has been a dynamic year for the department. We bade

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