GRADE 5GRADE 5MBack row:Katleho Ramosunya, RafaelCarrara, Felix Jackson,Zacharia Ismail, LesikaChristopher, Liam Murphy.Middle row:Adam Preston, JonathanSchwegman, Aiden Butler,Kanyisa Mbete, William Faber,Samuel Hawarden, SinaloDanisa, Abdur-RahmaanKassam, Reza Creamer.Front row:Finn Berman, NicholasBarberini, Ismail Tayob, ScottMallen, Duncan Van Niekerk,Hamza Kaka, Siyanda Ngcobo.GRADE 5PBack row:Sakhile Zondo, MatthewHerman, Callum VanBinsbergen, Umi’PhakadeGwala, James Murray,Uzayr Bobat.Middle row:Ibraheem Muhammad,Samuel Smithers, NicholasVogelzang, Benjamin Kaplan,William McIlleron, TomRivett-Carnac, KatlehoRamatsoso, Matthew Hume.Front row:Callum Sargent, GraemeSlater, Yusuf Gangat, AntonPretorius, Mustafa Adroos,Drew Parker, LungaMntambo.GRADE 5SBack row:Ayibongwe Dube, EthanPatchay, Lloyd Francis,Mackenzie More, JoshuaFerreira, Harrison Pettit,Nico Seakamela.Middle row:Lelo Mofokeng, Neo Selibe,Sa’eed Mayat, JoshuaHall, Zvashe Mhlanga,Zukolwethu Dongwana,Caleb Smith.Front row:Kachi Amaonwu, EthanMillar, Muhammed ZayaanCassoojee, Sebastian Steffny,Kazombia Manda, UmarMohomed, Isa Surtee.66
GRADE 5GRADE 5Who ever said that hindsight is 20/20 had no idea how prophetic that would be? The yearstarted in a similar vein to many others. The boys all eager to see their friends and getacclimatised to their new environment and jostle for positions and their place within theirrespective classes and year group.The usual nerves also accompanied us teachers, we put on our smiles, took a deep breathand waited with anticipation for what would be our new family members for the year.One of the activities that are peculiar to the Grade5 year, is the introduction of STEAM.This is the schools integrated project-based programme. A big feature of this subject is thatit allows for both individual and collaborative tasks to be completed, whilst incorporating acommon thread or theme over a couple of subjects.Ridgeopoly also a staple of the grade, is based loosely on the principles of the originalgame with a uniquely Ridge feel. A big component of this programme is that of communityinvolvement and outreach. We as a school have built this programme into our syllabusintentionally as it steers our boys towards an attitude of giving and self-reflection. Duringa time around the world where globally we could all be kinder and show a heart ofunderstanding and solidarity this programme goes to the core values of exhibiting the“Right Stuff”.The Covid pandemic, swept across the globe and shock our very foundations to the core,and what was perceived as normal would be forever changed. There was the initial panicand hysteria of the unknown.Google Classes, Zoom Meets would now be the order of the day. The initial teethingperiod though difficult initially, did bring with it, moments of unbridled laughter and joy. Ithink its safe to say that the classroom was brought into our homes in a way that many ofus had not thought possible and at times gowns, hair curlers and breakfasts were broughtinto the virtual classes all to hilarious effect.Where 2019 was significant because of the many functions and centenary celebrations. Iwould hope that 2020 was successful because it forced us all to slow down and reflect onwhat really should matter and allowed for the power of “The Human Touch” to spirituallyand emotionally realign the important things in our life.The year never goes as smoothly as one plans, there are tears shed, hugs given, andmemories made. We as a Grade5 team hope you lived and experienced a fantastic yearwith us and upon reflection realise that 2020 was indeed a happy year filled with personalgrowth.NICO SEAKAMELAWHERE BOYS ARE KNOWN AND GROWN |67