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Forum on Youth and Leadership Provides Highlight of 50th Anniversary Celebrations

A fascinating panel of eminent figures hailing from different fields of expertise engaged and challenged an audience of students and visitors on the subject of the challenges facing African youth and future leadership.

Forum on Youth and Leadership Provides Highlight of 50th Anniversary Celebrations

The V-Show

It’s an annual event, something the whole school looks forward to, The Form 5 Variety Show, popularly nicknamed the V show. As with all variety shows, the acts range in diversity from dance to acting, to simple jaw breaking feats.

The V-Show

Interhouse 30 Seconds

Each House had a team of 7 players, one from each form in the school. The games were very exciting and everyone enjoyed themselves despite it being a competition.

Interhouse 30 Seconds

Interhouse Soccer

The Interhouse football game that was played on Monday 22^nd April saw Guedes beat Henderson and an earlier match between Stern and Henderson saw Stern come out victorious.

Interhouse Soccer

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Here at WK, theatre week isn’t the only occasion to discover the acting talents of the students. From Thursday 11^th April, to Saturday 13^th, a group of students from different classes performed the famous story of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

TOK

“How do you know what you think you know?”

Thabiso- IB2

Art

“Art is a way in which students can express themselves and be able to actually do what they are passionate about”

Nicole

Life Skills

“Life Skills helps you understand people and the way they work”

Natasha- IB2

Staff Views

"Genius without education is like silver in the mine"

Mr Churchyard

Academics

“Drama pass-marks are too low. It should be 79% and above for an A”

Waterford

“20 years from now it won't matter what shoe size you wore, all that will matter is your education and how you've used it”

Nombuso- Form 4

Waterford

“Waterford is not an individual experience; it’s a collective journey”

Anesu- Form 4

Economics

"Economics is the best thing ever!"

IB2 Student

Swaziland

“Waterford and the whole of Swaziland has helped me improve my social understanding and has helped me acknowledge the peace here”

Lindo- Form 3

Sports

“The sports are very diverse”

Nyara- Form 4

Elangeni Hostel

“I just love it here”

Peniel- IB2

History

“I think History is fun but it’s a lot of hard work. Teachers make it interesting and I think it is important because history sometimes repeats itself”

Ryan- Form 3

History

“The history teachers are cool and smart. They make history interesting for us”

Greg- Form 3

Campus

“The mountain and the people make it spectacular”

Emhlabeni Hostel

“Its all good, very sociable, everyone is connected”

Tapiwa- IB2

Emhlabeni Hostel

“Where the sun never sets”

Kasper- IB2

Emhlabeni Hostel

“A mixture of fun and stress, hostel is the place where you try to find the balance between work, sleep and friends”

Chikwa- IB1

Academics

“Science grades are a bit too high on grade standards”

Geography

“Geo is a very interesting subject and it’s very useful to use in my future career”

Terence- Form 3

Academics

“All play and no work made Jack a very stupid boy”

John

Science

“Science is on a good level for new students coming into the school”

Min Jun- Form 2

Academics

“After 7 years of primary, I felt like a genius. After form 1... eish!!”

Geography

“I think Geography is a useful subject if you want to learn about the environment. I enjoy it very much”

Michaela- Form 3

Emhlabeni Hostel

“We are the world”

Suzanna- IB2

Spanish

“Spanish is a challenge compared to IGCSE, you have to work really hard”

Tanaka- IB1

Swaziland

“The environment is great in Swaziland as well as in the school and I’ve made a lot of friends”

Joshua

IB Life

“I think the greatest challenges are time-management, activities and deadlines”

Sofia- IB2

P.E.

“I do P.E. Studies and the theory is complex and interesting”

Bonga- F4

Staff Views

"Manage your waste and preserve the environment"

Mr Boycott

Elangeni Hostel

“The name says it all, place of the rising sun. Spectacular view from your block with a tantalizing sunrise, every morning”

Tomer- IB1

Waterford

“It's a journey filled with life's challenges, life long friendships, endless prep and always something to do”

Tengetile

TOK

“To what extent can you answer a TOK question?”

Disillusioned IB2

Elangeni Hostel

“My fellow block residents make me feel at home and extremely comfortable”

Harvey- IB1

Emhlabeni Hostel

“Theres always something that distracts you, its good”

Sofia- IB1

P.E.

“I love PE. I just thought it was a nice time to bee a group of Form 5s doing something I like, sports”

Naomi- F5

Art

“Expression of inner creativity and imagination”

Maeva

Form 4-5 Life

“Life in Form 4 has more freedom because there are less subjects and more free time. But it also comes with a challenge which is the bigger workload”

Troy- Form 4

IT Centre

“IT is essential for us to understand the technology and how to grasp onto it”

Likhwa- Form 3

Waterford

“The people are accepting and friendly”

Sisekelo- Form 5

Swaziland

“What I like most about Swaziland is the beautiful scenery and the people because they are so polite”

Qiniso

Waterford

“Life at Waterford is full of hectic fun but above all it's tough, because there is so much to do and never enough time. Many things can be changed but never will be”

Derek- IB1

Swaziland

“The beauty, the culture and the respect all make up Swaziland. Peace and tranquillity are what define Swaziland”

Sisekelo- Form 5

Waterford

“I think it is full of different experiences which are brought by diverse cultures”

William- Volunteer

IB Life

“Its time consuming, difficult, independent and fun”

Salha- IB1

Art

“Art is a chance to express your inner feelings, a chance to express things that you cannot describe using words”

Erin

Staff Views

"If you want to make a chocolate cake, its better with chocolate"

Mr Alexander

Elangeni Hostel

“Elangeni is like home”

Michael- IB2

Emhlabeni Hostel

“The boys side is a brotherhood”

Amilcar- IB2

Maths

“Numbers are about calculation and maths always gives you the answer”

Anesu- Form 4

Form 4-5 Life

“It's different because of our backgrounds and cultures, and how we feel as one because of unity”

Tyler D'oris F4

Elangeni Hostel

“It’s very chilled and I love it”

Nomathemba- IB1

IB Life

“Its interesting, challenging, time-consuming and sometimes beautiful”

Relebohlile- IB2

Campus

“There is so much to do in such a small environment”

Staff Views

"The Devil makes hands for idle work"

Mr Oulton

Business Studies

"The epitome of business is eventually learning how to mind your own"

Mr CC

Business Studies

"Without business there is no money"

Art

“Art is another way in which the school allows students to express themselves and is amazing”

Daniel

P.E.

“If you’re not an active person in your spare time, you lose and important life lesson because sport makes you look good, and if you look good you feel good”

Tandza- F5

Elangeni Hostel

“Elangeni is the most peaceful place at Waterford, it has a good common rom which makes it feel almost like home”

Shephard- IB1

IT Centre

“The IT Centre is the best place to find information”

Akhona- Form 3

Staff Views

"The kids are awesome"

Miss Hall

Art

“Through art I can scream without even saying a word”

Lomusa

Academics

“Work hard, play hard and life won't be hard”

Lidvumiso

Academics

"You do not have to understand, just study"

Connor, Form 5

Waterford

“It's a mixture of diverse cultures where everyone comes with their own story and background, which comes together and forms a society where you are not judged because of where you come from and who you are”

Ncobile- Form 2

Waterford

“It's amazing to be honest. It's the best school I have been to and I have been to a number of schools previously"

Josh- Form 4

French

“Its fun while you’re doing it but when the exams come you realise it’s quite complex”

Kasper- IB2

Academics

“The academic standards are good. Students should work hard to meet them”

IB Life

“The entire classroom atmosphere is very fascinating because of all the different religions, opinions and upbringings”

Victor- IB2

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Form 3 Quote Bank

TOK

“How do you know what you think you know?”

Art

“Art is a way in which students can express themselves and be able to actually do what they are passionate about”

Life Skills

“Life Skills helps you understand people and the way they work”

Staff Views

"Genius without education is like silver in the mine"

Academics

“Drama pass-marks are too low. It should be 79% and above for an A”

Waterford

“20 years from now it won't matter what shoe size you wore, all that will matter is your education and how you've used it”

Waterford

“Waterford is not an individual experience; it’s a collective journey”

Economics

"Economics is the best thing ever!"

Swaziland

“Waterford and the whole of Swaziland has helped me improve my social understanding and has helped me acknowledge the peace here”

Sports

“The sports are very diverse”

Elangeni Hostel

“I just love it here”

History

“I think History is fun but it’s a lot of hard work. Teachers make it interesting and I think it is important because history sometimes repeats itself”

History

“The history teachers are cool and smart. They make history interesting for us”

Campus

“The mountain and the people make it spectacular”

Emhlabeni Hostel

“Its all good, very sociable, everyone is connected”

Emhlabeni Hostel

“Where the sun never sets”

Emhlabeni Hostel

“A mixture of fun and stress, hostel is the place where you try to find the balance between work, sleep and friends”

Academics

“Science grades are a bit too high on grade standards”

Geography

“Geo is a very interesting subject and it’s very useful to use in my future career”

Academics

“All play and no work made Jack a very stupid boy”

Science

“Science is on a good level for new students coming into the school”

Academics

“After 7 years of primary, I felt like a genius. After form 1... eish!!”

Geography

“I think Geography is a useful subject if you want to learn about the environment. I enjoy it very much”

Emhlabeni Hostel

“We are the world”

Spanish

“Spanish is a challenge compared to IGCSE, you have to work really hard”

Swaziland

“The environment is great in Swaziland as well as in the school and I’ve made a lot of friends”

IB Life

“I think the greatest challenges are time-management, activities and deadlines”

P.E.

“I do P.E. Studies and the theory is complex and interesting”

Staff Views

"Manage your waste and preserve the environment"

Elangeni Hostel

“The name says it all, place of the rising sun. Spectacular view from your block with a tantalizing sunrise, every morning”

Waterford

“It's a journey filled with life's challenges, life long friendships, endless prep and always something to do”

TOK

“To what extent can you answer a TOK question?”

Elangeni Hostel

“My fellow block residents make me feel at home and extremely comfortable”

Emhlabeni Hostel

“Theres always something that distracts you, its good”

P.E.

“I love PE. I just thought it was a nice time to bee a group of Form 5s doing something I like, sports”

Art

“Expression of inner creativity and imagination”