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- 1994 - 2000
Founding Head of St Stithians Collegiate
Head of Stanford Lake College, Magoebaskloof 2001 - 2002
Head of Bridge House, Franschhoek 2002 - 2010
Head of Oprah Winfrey Academy 2010 -
Anne van Zyl was appointed as founding Head at the Girls’ Collegiate, as it was known in its first few years of existence, in 1995. Anne had been the former Head at Pretoria High School for Girls for six years and was known for her courage and creativity. Anne was a visionary, a team builder, a fearless forward thinker as far as girl’s education was concerned and her courageous attitude and innovative thinking saw the Girls’ College rise to an institution to be reckoned with academically and in the sporting arena in a very short time. Although Anne’s past was embedded in traditional views of education, she chose to forge a new path at the Girls’ College in terms of leadership, recognition, and creative thinking. Under her leadership the Girls’ College went where no other school had gone in terms of founding a girls’ school on a male dominated campus. She was instrumental in joining Round Square with its philosophy based on the six pillars of International understanding, Democracy, Environmental stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service. These pillars became the cornerstone of the ethos of the Girls’ College as we know it today.
The original quad, before the amphitheatre was built, was part of the first phase of the new school. It was a shared space with the Girls’ Preparatory and one where the two Girls’ Schools were unified. In 2016 the quad was reconstructed with the seating. This space continues to be a central, functional meeting space. It reverberates with war cries, drama performances, debating competitions, music concerts and assemblies. In the early years, the Boys’ College secretly snuck in to perform the “haka” as a surprise for their new “sisters” on campus. If walls could talk!
This quad is a landmark in the Girls’ College, which epitomises Anne's achievements within six years. It continues to be a landmark in the history of St Stithians College.
- Corporate body
- 1953 -
Used where the creation of an item cannot be attributed to an identified single person or group of people.
- 1987 - 1989
In BC to grade 10, 1989, then moved to Jeppe to complete his schooling. Victor was paralysed in an accident and his story is told in his book: ‘The Victor Within’. Now a motivational speaker, in 2020 he addressed the Jeppe grade 12 students: see https://www.jeppeboys.co.za/victor-vermeulen-paid-us-an-inspirational-visit/.
- Person
- 1969 - 2002
BC History teacher 1969 - 2002
Jimmy Verner started his teaching career as a boarding assistant in Mountstephens House and remained with the College for 34 years after which he joined the staff of Bishop Bavin College. During his tenure at St Stithians he attained the position of House Director (Mountstephens House) and later Director of Grade 12. Jimmy was a highly capable Mr Fixit and could always be relied on to find a quick solution if anything technical went awry. His historical knowledge was immense and much of the account of the recent St Stithians history that appeared on our early websites was compiled by him. Jimmy was also involved with Swimming, Life-Saving and Drivers' Education and made a huge contribution backstage for our musical and drama stage productions.
- Person
- 1952 -
Class of 1969
Bishop in the Methodist Church.
https://www.wits.ac.za/news/latest-news/graduations/2014---2012/biography-paul-verryn.html
- Person
- 1981 - 2002
BC Afrikaans teacher affectionately known as "Liewe Heksie".
Deceased.
- Person
- c1950 - 1978
Methodist minister present at the opening of the College and the laying of the Foundation Stone.
Retired 1978.
- Person
- 1993 - 1997
BC Biology (Life Science) teacher
Head of Senior School: Scotch Oakburn College, Tasmania
https://www.soc.tas.edu.au/head-of-senior-school-stuart-walls/