Grade 12 Camp 2018
Learners from grade 12 camped at our school for 2 months before and during final examinations. Well organized planning and funding from Sifunda Kunye Education project goes into these camps. Over past few years, we have had a successful outcome by providing the learners extra assistance and assisting learners to focus on their final examination in Grade 12. Richard Varha would like to thank all role players that make this grade 12 camp successful tool to assist the learners to achieve better grades.
Hard Work Pays Off – White Blazer Achievement 2018.
At Richard Varha High School, learners are appreciated and motivated to perform exceptionally in their Studies and extra-mural activities.
The White Blazer was introduced. The first student who were awarded with this blazer was Sinesihle Vuma , who performed a solo soprano at a provincial level, she also has a scroll of being a prefect, she is not only talented,
She also has the brains.
This blazer motivated other learners to perform exceptionally in their extra-mural activities. It showed them that there is a reward for everything you do.
“I felt important and special, because all my hard work was appreciated.” said Sinesihle. “Sinesihle is a hard worker.
Young Scientist Misokuhle Vanda
Well done Misokuhle Vanda
This all started on the 24th of August 2018. This young scientist, Misokuhle Vanda set out to compete
with other scientist from other schools in the hole of the East London district. This was the fairest and most broad competition. His project was about an electric sock that will improve our society. He introduced this sock as the ELECTRONIC WINTER HEAT.
His goal is to limit the sicknesses like colds and flu as well as other diseases. As we all know that the feet are the first to get cold in a humans body. By doing this he is improving our environment, some people would not see the need but when the cold weather strikes you will find it useful. We are so proud of our fellow mate and this has encouraged us to want to be an achiever like him, we all look up to him.
He is one of many top achievers even in his school work, he is part of our leadership body at school. He has
inspired us a lot. He won silver in the competition and got selected in the top 7 to compete in nationals which will be held in Pretoria
End of Year Updates
Congratulations to the top achievers in each grade in 2017:
Grade 11 (194 Learners)
| 1st | Peter Sisonke (11C) | 8th | Gwayishe Simisa (11D) |
| 2nd | Nokele Onela (11A) | 9th | May Asemahle (11D) |
| 3rd | Sigabi Litha (11D) | 10th | Dlakavu Lusanda (11C) |
| 4th | Quma Ovayo (11A) | 11th | Booi Anathi (11D) |
| 5th | Zindela Sivenathi (11A) | 12th | PhuphaniZizipho (11A) |
| 6th | Gladile Sakhumzi (11A) | 13th | SimoyanaSimbulele (11A) |
| 7th | Bonani Valentine (11D) | 14th | Datini Esihle (11B) |
| 15th | Puwani Azukiwe (11A) |
Grade 10 (265 Learners)
| 1st | Mayoli Simamkele (10A) | 8th | Mfanta Siyamthanda (10A) |
| 2nd | Cakwebe Lilitha (10A) | 9th | Mvoto Siziphiwe (10A) |
| 3rd | Qomiyana Unam (10A) | 10th | Mathanjana Luyathenjwa (10A) |
| 4th | Daniso Zukhanye (10C) | 11th | Nakani Simamkele (10A) |
| 5th | Dyasi Hlela (10B) | 12th | Ngcangca Avuyile (10A) |
| 6th | Sontashe Anam (10D) | 13th | Mbalula Africa (10C) |
| 7th | Bevu Khanya (10A) | 14th | Mahote Lindokuhle (10D) |
| 15th | Ngam Siphumle (10A) |
Grade 9 (278 Learners)
| 1st | Jezile Qhayiya (9D) | 8th | Dyantyisi Manqoba (9E) |
| 2nd | Dyantyi Khanyolwethu (10E) | 9th | Vara Sonwabiso (9B) |
| 3rd | Booi Sinalo (9C) | 10th | Ngesi Iviwe (9D) |
| 4th | Tyobeka Juliet (9C) | 11th | Mfenqe Liyema (9B) |
| 5th | Fass Alomzi (9B) | 12th | Best Sinoyolo (9A) |
| 6th | Mahlaza Siphelele (9E) | 13th | Macanyana Lingelihle (9C) |
| 7th | Moya Thembalethu (9E) | 14th | Diko Asakhe (9B) |
| 15th | Dweba Zuqhame (9E) |
Grade 8 (291 Learners)
| 1st | Jolingana Bongeka (8C) | 8th | Ngqumaza Silindokuhle (8E) |
| 2nd | Matoti Thina (8E) | 9th | Skade Khayakazi (8B) |
| 3rd | Echefu Bianca (8A) | 10th | Fonjana Simanye (8A) |
| 4th | Matini Alizwa (8A) | 11th | Mtiki Zukhanyise (8D) |
| 5th | Dondolo Hlumelo (8C) | 12th | Biko Hope (8B) |
| 6th | Booi Liyema (8B) | 13th | Mbinambina Amahle (8C) |
| 7th | Sauli Naye (8D) | 14th | Papu Lubenathi (8D) |
| 15th | Balezweni Azosule (8D) Soha Alulutho (8E) |
Grade 12 Mathematics Classes
All 2018 Grade 12 Mathematics learners (12A, 12C and 12D) are made aware that classes begin on 3 January 2018 at 08:00. All learners are expected to attend.
Farewell
We bid farewell to Miss X.Y. Zantsi who retires after 25 years of service to Richard Varha. Miss Zantsi will be mostly missed for her dedication, passion, commitment and discipline inside and outside the classroom. She was always approachable to both staff and learners and always provided sound advice and guidance. She will be dearly missed.
Mr Tshefu also leaves Richard Varha after 26 years of service. We wish him all the best for his future endeavours.
New Staff
We welcome the following new members of staff:
- Mr Tiso, who joins the school as a Deputy Principal
- Ms Makwayiba, Ms Mqotsi, Mrs Damoyi and Mrs Hoko who join us as new teachers.
- Mr Mqalo who joins the administration and support staff.
SGB Term
The incumbent SGB’s term will come to an end in March 2018. We commend the SGB on the wonderful work they have done for the school over the past 3 years. We have really noticed changes in the school during their tenure.
Top Educators
Two of our educators, Mrs Mgijima and Mrs Mrwashu, were awarded as the top performing educators in the Buffalo City District for consistency in performance of Grade 12 results in their respective subjects (Business Studies and Accounting).
We congratulate them for their performance and this recognition.
2018 Prefects
Prefect Selection 2018
The school has introduced a prefect system from 2017 to try and control issues of discipline within the school. Only learners in Grade 11 and 12 are selected as prefects and this is based on top performing learners only.
