There was very little notice of inter-school activities resuming ahead of the start of Term 2, but this did not deter the staff who were most eager after a one-year hiatus to welcome neighbouring schools back to campus. They swiftly went about populating the calendar with fixtures and events. The campus was once again abuzz...
Change and the opportunities it brings Epworth started this year with the new leadership changes announced by the Board of Governors in2020. As a leadership team, we know the importance of continual communication and co-operation with each other. Keeping this as a guide, it was agreed that I attempt a new newsletter. The purpose of...
It feels like just the other day that we were compiling the newsletter for the first half of Term 1, which surely reflects the agreeably productive and eventful second half of Term 1! I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and pupils for their efforts in creating a very memorable...
It has been wonderful having the children attend assembly this term on Monday mornings (in person) as it gives us the opportunity to hand out special recognitions, ‘class of the week’ awards and congratulate our pupils on their commitments and efforts in sport and performing arts activities. It is always a pleasure to recognise our...
What a wonderful feeling it is to be energised by the positive, enthusiastic vibe that is flowing through our school at the start of this term. I think much has to do with us being allowed to get back to a greater variety of outdoor activities. Children definitely seem happier when they are moving and...
As we near the end of the 1st term of 2021, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents and pupils for working together with us to help minimise the impact of Covid-19 on us as an educational community. Although the pandemic has slowed at this stage, we must still be very...
“Since matriculating from Epworth in 2013, life has taken me through some serious highs and lows. If it had not been for the lessons and values learnt at Epworth (Fida, Humana, Fortis) I might not be here today. I’m pursuing a career in education and reading a BEd Degree (FET Phase) from The University of...
Name: Sabrina Dorning Matriculated from Epworth: 1997 Tertiary Education: BCom (University of Natal) Professional and/or Life Experience: General Merchandise Planning Manager – Makro Lives in: Johannesburg, South Africa Click here to read more on Sabrina
Dr. Zolelwa Sifumba, (class of 2008) tells the story of her fight to beat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. “TB is seen to be a dirty disease that can only infect a certain kind of person. But the truth is that anyone can get TB. The only thing that makes us susceptible to TB is the fact that...
Janet Channing, Neo Shabalala, Bea Croudace and Carol Coetzee are a powerful force of business acumen. These four dynamic women have been appointed as trustees to serve the Epworth Foundation. They are joined by Mr. Peter Keyworth, previous Epworth School Board Chairman. Janet Channing is a past Epworth girl (1981) and the Managing Director of MetGovis, a software company that provides property solutions predominately to the public sector. As a registered professional property valuer, Janet serves on the President’s...