Herzlia’s Matric Class of 2023’s Valedictory marks a significant milestone in their Herzlia school journey and they were most certainly the stars of the evening! Together we laughed, cried, sang, applauded and celebrated their achievements, dedication, hard work and sense of friendship and deep community. There were numerous prestigious trophies and prizes awarded, but the true essence of this evening was to celebrate both the class’s collective and individual journeys concluding their 12 years of Herzlia education. Mazaltov!
Shane Brorson, Herzlia High School Principal, said, “Valedictory evening is both proud and bittersweet as we must say farewell to our 2023 matrics and wish them good luck for their final exams. For the majority, they have been part of the Herzlia family for their school career and we have watched them grow and flourish. Herzlia’s uniqueness lies in equipping our pupils to meet this moment in their school career head-on. Clearly, what is central to our individuality is our Jewish identity and it is also central to Herzlia’s 5 educational pillars – Academics, Sport, Culture, Jewish Life & Learning and Menschlichkeit. All are integrated into the educational offering and backed by a strong emotional and educational support system creating young adults that have gone on to be successful with their tertiary education and beyond.”
Mazaltov to Herzlia High School’s Class of 2023 Premier Award Winners:
Rossouw Van Zyl Memorial Award in recognition of having attained an average of 90% or more in the preliminary examinations 2023:
TAYA ALLARDICE, LEO BACHMANN, ERIN BARUCH, LEAH BENJAMIN, ZACHARY CASTRO, LAYLA CHAIT, ASHLEE DEATS, JULIA HASSON, ETHAN MYERS & JONATHAN QUERIDO
Award for the Top Academic Pupil in Grade 12: ETHAN MYERS
Achvah Award: Gr12 pupil who best exemplifies Herzlian menschlichkeit showing exceptional generosity of spirit and awareness of human connectedness: LEO BACHMANN
Union Of Orthodox Synagogues Cape Council Award (recipients who have contributed significantly to the Judaic Life of Herzlia High School): JENNA ZETLER
Principal’s Award for Outstanding Commitment & Service to the School (Endowed by the Class of 1969 in Honour of their 50th Anniversary): TAYA ALLARDICE
Zalman Avin Memorial Award for the Best All-Rounder in Gr12: TAYA ALLARDICE & JENNA ZETLER
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