Cannons Creek Independent School held its end-of-year Prizegiving and Valedictory Awards Ceremony on 19 October 2023.The aim of this evening was to celebrate the culmination of 12 years of schooling. The Matrics were wished success for their final examinations, but also their future endeavours. Mr Morton (High School Principal) opened his address by congratulating each Matric on achieving this milestone in their educational life and their life journey, amidst the 21st Valedictory Assembly. As is tradition, the audience was treated to a special video showcasing the Matrics’ journey which sparked several laughs and a few tears. A new tradition was started where the families that have been with the School since Pre-Primary, were given a special token of appreciation. “Get cape. Wear cape. Fly.” Mr Morton affirmed that each Matric was authentically themselves, and that several of them are already flying. He encouraged the Class of 2023 to continue discovering talents; developing skills and attitudes; and to remain true to themselves. He added to make the most of every opportunity – to fly. He ended his address with a motivating quote – “The world is made a better place by those who refuse to believe they cannot fly.”
Photo credits: Shaun Roy
Subject awards:
First in Mathematical Literacy and joint first in Design: Lauren Davidson
First in History and joint first in Design: Tatum-Leah Sullaphen
First in Tourism and Dramatic Arts: Jessie Rice
First in Life Sciences: Bjorn Frassek
First in Geography: Alexander Botha
First in Music and Afrikaans Second Additional Language: Seah Yang
First in Visual Arts: Anna Kannemeyer
First in Mandarin Second Additional Language: Zien Yan
First in Telegu Second Additional Language: Jyothi Mamidi
First in Further Studies Mathematics: Logan Wilkins
Joint First in Life Orientation: Timothy Sparks
First in English, Afrikaans FAL, Mathematics, Accounting, Physical Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Application Technology and Joint first in Life Orientation: Thomas Kabalin
Academic Colours:
Chelsea Allen, Jyothi Mamidi, Kaellum Alves
Academic Honours:
Anna Kannemeyer, Jessie Rice, Myra Ikram, Muhammad-Jawad Khan, Lauren Davidson, Luke Bryant, Felix Melunsky, Jenna Hendricks, Seah Yang, Logan Wilkins, Alexander Botha, Bjorn Frassek, Timothy Sparks, Thomas Kabalin
Trophies:
School Dux for Humanities: Lauren Davidson
Kleinsmith School Dux for Sciences: Thomas Kabalin
Christél van der Walt Trophy for Afrikaans: Bjorn Frassek
Macleod Trophy for English Writing: Timothy Sparks
Hoffman Trophy for Top Achiever in Mathematics and Science: Thomas Kabalin
PWC Book Award for Accounting and Mathematics: Thomas Kabalin
Michalowsky Trophy for Boys’ Hockey: Felix Melunsky
Willis Trophy for Cricket: Felix Melunsky
Collier Senior Victor Ludorum: Felix Melunsky
Design Trophy: Chelsea Allen
Drama Trophy: Jessie Rice
Harvey Trophy for Music: Seah Yang
Needham Trophy for Culture: Logan Wilkins
Special Awards:
The Poulter Trophy for Compassion: Amy Krog
Wrede Trophy for Service: Alexander Botha
The Solid Rock Financial Planning Award: Zien Yan
The Cheryl Day All-Rounder Award: Logan Wilkins
Principal’s Honour Award: Hannah Kline & Thomas Kabalin
