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Annual Magazine

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Source domain: stms.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is an extracted page(s) from the “be the lightSMS magazine” for 2025, specifically featuring St Michael’s School for Girls. It includes a table of contents and a “From the Editor’s Desk”/annual report style message from the Headmistress/Editor, describing the school’s 151-year milestone (founded 1874) and summarising school achievements and activities during the year. The text also contains a speech (Speech Night/Headmistress’ valedictory speech) about choices, using Cathy O’Dowd’s Mount Everest story, and it lists academic, sports, arts, and community outreach highlights.

What this document offers

Read out of this document by Govermate's AI, in its own words. Each one quotes the line it came from — confirm on the official source before acting.

sports event participationClosed

Skyrun 38km in Lady Grey

A long-distance running event hosted by St Michael’s School for Girls, taking place on 15 & 16 November 2025 in Lady Grey. Participation is open to students, staff, and community members interested in endurance athletics.

Who it is for
students, staff, and community members of St Michael’s School for Girls
How to act on it
Register to participate in the Skyrun 38km event in Lady Grey on 15 & 16 November 2025.
Closes
16 November 2025
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Skyrun 38km in Lady Grey on 15 & 16 November 2025
school publicationOngoing

be the lightSMS magazine 2025

This is the annual publication of St Michael’s School for Girls, showcasing the school’s achievements, events, and stories from the 2024–2025 academic year. It includes reflections from the Headmistress, student accomplishments, sports and arts highlights, community outreach, and speeches from Speech Night.

Who it is for
students, parents, staff, Old Girls, and the wider public
How to act on it
Read the magazine online or in print through the school's website or physical distribution channels.

The document's recorded date is 16 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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be the lightSMS magazine 20251
fundraising event participationOngoing

Golf Day for ‘Going Green’ fundraising project

The first successful Golf Day organized by St Michael’s School for Girls as part of the 'Going Green' environmental fundraising initiative. The event supports sustainability efforts and community projects.

Who it is for
students, staff, parents, and supporters of St Michael’s School for Girls
How to act on it
Participate in the Golf Day event as a player, sponsor, or volunteer to support the 'Going Green' project.

The document's recorded date is 16 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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Golf Day: first successful Golf Day for “Going Green” fundraising project

Facts

Places

Free State, Mangaung

Key Takeaways

  • Publication: be the lightSMS magazine 2025
  • School: St Michael’s School for Girls
  • Milestone: celebrates 151 years; founded 1874 by Bishop Webb (second Bishop of Bloemfontein)
  • Editor/Headmistress message includes 2024 Grade 12 results: 100% pass rate for 45th consecutive year; 97.78% Bachelor’s pass; 100% Bachelor’s pass after remark/papers
  • Academic distinctions listed: Itumeleng Semoli and Sasha Steenbok (6); Skylar Carstens (5); Zoe Coetzee, Bonolo Mathosa, Kwame Moabi (4 each)
  • Sports/teams: U/17 Free State Netball Jaguar team selection (Kathato Lekhu); Southern Free State hockey representation (27 players); Senior hockey tournament hosted
  • Arts/music: CCNF Choral Celebration and UFS Choir Festival; marimba bands Guinness World Record attempt
  • Community outreach: Carer’s Club visits Sunflower House; Mandela Day food/cleaning/stationery collections for Meals on Wheels and Cathedral soup kitchen; clothes given to a community helped for 5 years
  • Golf Day: first successful Golf Day for “Going Green” fundraising project
  • Staff appointments mentioned: new Deputy Principal Mr Adam Erasmus; other staff names listed
  • Event date mentioned: Skyrun 38km in Lady Grey on 15 & 16 November 2025
  • St Michael’s School for Girls
  • Bishop Webb
  • Bishop Dintoe Letloenyane
  • Queen Kgosi Moroka
  • Dr Rifa Thsivase
  • Department of Education
  • Board of Governors (School Governing Body)
  • Department of Education officials: MEC Dr Maboya; HOD Adv Malakoane; District Director Mr Moloi; Circuit Manager Mr Mokati
  • Mr Nkala (Board leadership)
  • Dr J Cromhout
  • Mrs Carla Hugo-Ranger
  • Mrs Virginia Scott
  • Mrs Lorraine van der Linde
  • Mrs McDonald
  • Mrs Forster
  • Miss Ilanè van Wyk
  • Cathy O’Dowd
  • Francys Arsentiev
  • Meals on Wheels

Dates

Closing Date

16 November 2025