Congratulations to those pupils who received certificates in our Certificate Awards Assembly this morning; you can be proud. We welcomed Nicole Hillebrand as our guest speaker, who inspired us all, reminding us to aim high in life and that as long as we keep our purpose in mind, our potential is unlimited. Thank you to the Sports and Culture departments for all the hard work they put in to make it run so smoothly. The ceremony acknowledged achievers in the Music, Visual Arts, Design, Drama, Clubs/Societies, and Sport spheres.
“This morning we pause to celebrate something easy to overlook in the rush of a school year: the quiet decision, made over and over, to show up. Not for a mark, not because it was compulsory, but because a team needed you, a cast needed you, a cause needed you. Every certificate we hand out today represents hours nobody saw: early trainings, late rehearsals, Saturday commitments, given freely in service of something bigger than the self. That’s not just extracurricular achievement. That’s character being built in real time. ” – Ms Harvey (Head of Culture).
CULTURAL AWARDS
Culture is more than artistic pursuits; it is the collective embodiment of a community. It is made up of stories, art, dance, music, journeys, food, language, and values. Shared experiences bond us together and create memories that endure long after the moment has passed. Cannons Creek offers a unique range of cultural activities, providing a space for incredible experiences and lasting memories to be created. These awards recognise those pupils who seize every opportunity in this sphere and contribute to the cultural fabric of Cannons Creek.
A: Performing Arts: Music
Performing Arts Music certificates are awarded to pupils who have shown commitment to ensembles and/or given performances of a high standard this year
| For Leadership in Music Ensembles | |
| Leadership in Music Ensembles: Chamber Ensemble | Georgie Credé |
| Leadership in Music Ensembles: Choir | Grace Duncan |
| Leadership in Music Ensembles: Jazz Band | Nathanael Thackwray |
| Leadership in Music Ensembles: Marimba | Amara Bosch |
| Leadership in Music Ensembles: Marimba | Joshua Unser |
| Leadership in Music Ensembles: Rock Band | Imaan Bardien |
| Individual Music Awards | |
| Most Improved Junior Musician | Julia Gay |
| Most Improved Senior Musician | Imaan Bardien |
| Most Promising Junior Musician | Liam Pringle |
| Most Promising Senior Musician | Salma Gierdien |
| Best Music Composition: Contemporary | Hannah van Wyk |
| Best Music Composition: Art Music | Salma Gierdien |
| Best Junior Performance | Olivia Middleton |
| Best Senior Performance | Georgie Credé |
| Most Advanced Junior Musician | Olivia Middleton |
| Most Advanced Senior Musician | Muhammad Naazim Ebrahim |
B: Performing Arts: Drama
Performing Arts Drama certificates are awarded to pupils who demonstrate a passion for drama. They combined their talent with dedication and commitment to give performances of a high standard at this year’s school events.
| Outstanding Effort in Dramatic Arts | Mia-Rae Hopley |
| Kai de Kock | |
| William MacNaughton | |
| Clarice Wolfaardt |
| Excellence and Achievement in Dramatic Arts | Mia Nasson |
| Leah Kooyman | |
| Isabella Februarie | |
| Hayley Poole | |
| Juan Coetzee |
| Individual Dramatic Arts Awards | |
| Most Promising Junior Actor | Olivia Shadwell |
| Best Junior Class Performance | Emma Roets |
| Best Senior Class Performance | Georgina Jellicoe |
C: Visual Arts: Design
Design certificates are awarded to pupils in the FET Phase who have shown exceptional talent and produced consistent work of a high standard.
| Outstanding Effort in Visual Art | Akiva Davidson |
| Saieshh Ramsaroop | |
| Caitlyn Wong Ho | |
| Hannah Abrahamse | |
| Jean Collier | |
| Julia Gay | |
| Amelia Marriott | |
| Frederick le Roux | |
| Shazana Camroodien |
| Outstanding Effort in Design | Aaron Risk |
| Anna Collins | |
| Hannah Thomas | |
| Hannah van Wyk | |
| Hayley Poole | |
| Daniel Wise |
| Excellence and Achievement in Visual Art | Aneeqa Fisher |
| Claire Williams | |
| Rachel Hart | |
| Shura Naidoo | |
| Skyla van der Westhuizen | |
| Emma Roets | |
| Emma Shepherd | |
| Farah Phoplonker | |
| Maria Stamatiadis | |
| Olivia Middleton | |
| Sarah van Aarde | |
| Bella Mays | |
| Ella-Jane Adendorff | |
| Haneen Adams | |
| Leah Kooyman | |
| Nura Essop | |
| Riley Moores |
| Excellence and Achievement in Design | Mia Nasson |
| Yashfah Shade | |
| Salma Gierdien | |
| Belle Laithwaite |
| Individual Visual Art and Design Awards | |
| Most Promising Junior Visual Artist | Shura Naidoo |
| Most Promising Senior Design Artist | Alaya Kaplen |
| Best Junior Artwork | Leah Kooyman |
| Best Senior Design | Nihal Bardien |
INTEREST GROUPS
A: Canoeing
| Canoeing Captain | Kushagra Sharma |
| Canoeing Vice-Captain | Maria Stamatiadis |
| Most Improved Canoeist | Amelia Marriott |
B: Photographic Society
| Photographic Society Chairperson | Lara St Jerry |
| Photographic Society Deputy Chairperson | Georgie Credé |
| Photographic Society Committee Member | Joshua van der Vinne |
| Photographic Society Committee Member | Hannah Erskine |
| Photographic Society Committee Member | Khloe Potgieter |
| Photographer of the Year | Farah Phoplonker |
C: History Society
| History Society Chairperson | Dana Moores |
| History Society Vice-Chairperson | Imaan Bardien |
| History Society Secretary | Kirsten Brown |
| History Society Public Relations | Ludovic Nkomba |
D: Debating Society
| Achievement in Debating | Kai Jackson |
| Achievement in Debating | Nausheen Alie |
| Achievement in Debating | Lara St Jerry |
E: Journalism Society
| Journalism Society Chief Editor | Hannak van Wyk |
| Journalism Society Vice Editor | Nura Essop |
| Journalism Society Junior Editor | Shazana Camroodien |
| Journalism Society Administrative Head | Leah Kooyman |
| Journalism Society Events Journalist | Khloe Potgieter |
| Journalism Society Culture Journalist | Ludovic Nkomba |
SERVICE AWARDS
A: Interact
| President | Nihal Bardien |
| Vice-President | Qaylah Omar |
| Secretary | Georgie Credé |
| Interact Treasurer | Luke Wong Ho |
B: Matric Dance Committee 2026
| Chairperson | Grace Duncan |
| Vice Chairperson | Nihal Bardien |
| Head of Fundraising | Liam Ingram |
| Assistant Head of Fundraising | Yusra Banderker |
| Secretary | Kirsten Brown |
| Treasurer | Nathan McComb |
C: Tech Team
| Exceptional Service by a Junior Pupil | Maria Stamatiadis |
| Exceptional Service by a Junior Pupil | Caitlyn Wong Ho |
| Exceptional Service by a Senior Pupil | Kiara Puccini |
| Leadership in Tech Team | Kai Jackson |
D: Library:
| Service to the Library | Oratile Tlale |
| Aasiyah Patel | |
| Yashfah Shade | |
| Lara St Jerry |
E: Muslim Students’ Association
| Committee Member | Qaylah Omar |
| Safiya Rooknodien | |
| Na’eem Hendricks | |
| Yusra Banderker | |
| Nihal Bardien |
F: Ignite
| Chairperson | Liam Ingram |
| Committee Member | Madison Beck |
| Lara Hawyn | |
| Nathan McComb |
SPORT AWARDS
Running Clubs
Certificates are awarded to the dedicated athletes of our Running Clubs who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, progress, and potential for future greatness. We commend their accomplishments and look forward to their continued growth as athletes:
A: Promising runners
| Michaela Goldstein |
| Iris Bowker |
| Rachel Hart |
| Isabella Hendricks |
| Antonios Stamatiadis |
| Alistair Baker |
| Jude Louw |
| Lené Middleton |
| Mia-Rae Hopley |
| Lia Molema |
| Ella-Jane Adendorff |
| Grace Thomas |
| Na’eem Hendricks |
| Benjamin le Roux |
Certificates are awarded to our exceptional runners who have shown commitment and excelled in competitions, representing our Running Clubs with distinction. Their outstanding performances have greatly contributed to the growth and excellence of our running programme.
B: Dedication & achievement in running
| Daniel Wise |
| Aidan Lang |
| Hannah Thomas |
| Aaron Risk |
| Joshua van der Vinne |
| Lehana Achilles |
| Belle Laithwaite |
| Khloe Potgieter |
| Liam Ingram |
| Emma Shepherd |
| Gabriella de Stefanis |
| Rae Dorasamy |
C: Most Improved Player
A certificate of improvement is awarded in recognition of exceptional dedication, relentless effort, and the pursuit of improvement. This certificate serves as motivation for all pupils to continue the journey towards self-development and excellence in sports.
| Indoor Hockey | Dana Moores |
| Softball: Junior Squad | Faith Mayaka |
| Softball: U15 | Salma Karjieker |
| Softball: U19 | Clarice Wolfaardt |
| Basketball: U15 | Ubayd Latief |
| Basketball: U16 | Amaar Ebrahiem |
| Basketball: U19 (shared) | Alexander Boshoff |
| Basketball: U19 (shared) | Oscar Davies |
| Squash: U15 | Quinn Baker |
| Squash: U19 | Tristan Langlois |
| Netball: U13 | Farha Williams |
| Netball: U14 | Maria Stamatiadis |
| Netball: U16 | Lia Molema |
| Netball: U19 | Nihal Bardien |
| Boys Hockey: U14 | Alistair Baker |
| Boys Hockey: U16 | Aaron Risk |
| Boys Hockey: U19 | Cameron van der Westhuizen |
| Girls Hockey: U14 | Michaela Goldstein |
| Girls Hockey: U16 | Dannika Hendricks |
| Girls Hockey: U19 | Kiara Puccini |
D: Most Valued Player
The Most Valued Player Certificate is awarded to a team member whose outstanding contributions, dedication, and performance embody the spirit of our collective effort. These individuals display leadership, sportsmanship and an unyielding pursuit of excellence, setting a high standard for peers to emulate. Their commitment has been instrumental in driving their team’s success.
| Indoor Hockey | Grace Clarke |
| Softball: Junior Squad | Olivia Shadwell |
| Softball: U15 | Nura Essop |
| Softball: U19 | Georgie Credé |
| Basketball: U14 | Aran Bosch |
| Basketball: U16 | Uyanda Jane |
| Basketball: U19 | Jooyoung Choi |
| Squash: U15 | Levi Schram |
| Squash: U19 | Salih Jaffar |
| Netball: U13 | Skyla van der Westhuizen |
| Netball: U14 | Emma Shepherd |
| Netball: U16 | Riley Moores |
| Netball: U19 | Sophia Stamatiadis |
| Boys Hockey: U14 | Timo Gieser |
| Boys Hockey: U16 | Taejung Lee |
| Boys Hockey: U19 | Joshua van der Vinne |
| Girls Hockey: U14 (shared) | Kaylee Hendricks |
| Girls Hockey: U14 (shared) | Shura Naidoo |
| Girls Hockey: U16 | Kelsey Ingram |
| Girls Hockey: U19 | Sarah Khan |
Certificates are awarded to Grade 12 pupils who, amidst the pressures of Matric, maintained unwavering dedication to their sport. These pupils have proven that athletic achievement and academic success can coexist, and embody the virtues of balance, discipline and determination. Their commitment to their sport and our school community is highly commendable.
E: Dedication to Sport
| Aidan Lang |
| Daniel Wise |
| Belle Laithwaite |
| Amarachi Zondi |
| Sophia Stamatiadis |
| Daniela Lima Rodriguez |
| Hannah van Aarde |
| George Schlatter |
| Zahid Hamdulay |
| Tristan Langlois |
| Salih Jaffar |
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