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NEW HORIZON: Jazz band pioneer and English teacher Alan Webster bids farewell to Stirling High School after three decades. Picture: SUPPLIED

Stirling’s Alan Webster to take on new role as head of St Joseph’s

ANELISA GUSHA After 33 years of teaching at Stirling High, deputy principal and jazz master Alan Webster will be bidding farewell to the school to take over as headmaster at St Joseph’s Preparatory and College in Beacon Bay. One of…

FLIPS AND TWIRLS: Ilka De Lange and Josey Mauer seen here in their national colours for majorettes following their excellent performances at MWF World Championships. Picture: SUPPLIED

Majorettes shine on national, world stage

Two Stirling High School majorettes, Josey Mauer and Ilka De Lange, have made their community proud by excelling on the national and global stage. The talented duo competed in the 2024 SAMCA National Championships and the MWF World…

SKILLED SUCCESSES: Port Rex Technical High School’s Tjaart van der Walt, left centre, and Stirling High School’s Marissa Rademan, right centre, accept their awards last week at the annual Sasol Foundation and Kagiso Trust National Skills competition. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Port Rex, Stirling pupils excel in national contest

The annual Sasol Foundation and Kagiso Trust National Skills Competition saw Tjaart van der Walt from Port Rex Technical School scoop second place in the automotive category, while Marissa Rademan from Stirling High School beat out stiff…

TEEN WITH A DREAM: Liam Prime, 17, is running and cycling to raise funds for toiletries and treat boxes for the elderly at DJ Sobey Old Age Home. Picture: SUPPLIED

Stirling athlete runs, cycles for charity

Grade 11 Stirling High School pupil Liam Prime is making a difference in his community by spearheading a fundraising drive for DJ Sobey Old Age Home, running 200km and cycling 900km to raise funds to create 72 boxes of toiletries and…

WINNERS: Lilyfontein School’s Zoe Carter seen here after the school placed first thanks to the efforts of the Eco-Comittee of which she is student portfolio leader for 2024. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Schools rewarded for recycling

Thanks to the annual DNF Waste & Environment Services schools’ recycling programme, 30 schools across the city collectively managed to divert 34.5 tonnes of recyclable waste from the landfill with Lilyfontein Schools bringing in the bulk…

STAR SWIMMER: Tumi Macdonell’s talent in swimming and water polo has scored her an opportunity to study at McKendree University in Illinois, USA. Picture: SUPPLIED

National team swimmer to study, compete in US

Talented national team swimmer, water polo player and former Stirling High School pupil, Tumi Macdonell is headed to the US to begin her new chapter as a student at McKendree University in Illinois after her sporting prowess earned her an…

SOLID PERFORMANCE: The Stirling team which played in the Pearson Cricket Festival in Gqeberha from September 9-11, back from left, Charles Howe (coach), Damian Vosloo, Ryan Markland, Samuel Kirton, Blake Nel, Keagan Rowe, Qhamile Xakwe, Chad Clark-Evans, Josh Pickering, Darryn Masfen, Keagan Warburton and Tyrone Warner (head of sport); front, Kristian Warburton, AJ Durrheim, Onke Tandwa (scorer) and Siviwe Sidinana (scorer). Picture: SUPPLIED

Outstanding figures for young Stirling spinner

With Kristian Warburton having an outstanding match with the ball, Stirling High School’s first cricket team reserved their best performance at the Pearson High Cricket Festival in Gqeberha on September 9 for their clash with Union High.…

MASTER CHEF: Mia van Staden will be participating in the National Tourism Careers Expo baking competition from September 29-31. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Stirling pupil reaches national baking competition final

Stirling High School grade 11 pupil Mia van Staden is heading off to the national round of the National Tourism Careers Expo baking competition from September 29-31 after placing first at the district and regional rounds held during…

DOING GOOD: Five pupils from Stirling High School hand over a cheque to Siani Tinley from EL Aqarium. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Pupils raise thousands to assist turtles

Five friends from Stirling High School went to the East London Aquarium to celebrate a birthday and left vowing to raise funds for washed-up turtles in need; months later have raised over R45,000 towards this cause. Best friends Michaela…

Schools trying to continue ‘as normal’ after sport ban

The department of basic education announced last week that, once again, a ban was to be placed on all school contact sport. This announcement came as fears of a potential third Covid-19 wave grow. “During the last week of term one, school…

HEAR THE PEOPLE SING: Entle Mavuso, left, plays the role of Madam Thenardier with LukeHeaney as Thenardier in the upcoming ‘Les Misérables: School Edition’ performance Picture : SUPPLIED

‘Revolutionary’ musical comes to Guild Theatre

Stirling High pupils present ‘Les Misérables’ The international musical theatre phenomenon Les Misérables comes to East London in the form of Les Misérables: School Edition, presented by Stirling High School and performed entirely by…

RIDE HARD: The Grens High School team who will be competing at the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League national finals this week in North West ProvincePicture: SUPPLIED

Local pupils geared for mountain bike action

Two East London schools will be travelling to Wagpos High in the North West Province from September 26 to 28 to take part in the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League (SSMTBL) national finals. Grens and Stirling High Schools will be joining…

TEAM EFFORT: The Stirling High School U17 sevens rugby team defeated Hudson Park High School’s B team during the plate final at the Twizza Sevens Tournament last weekendPicture: MATTHEW FIELD

Rugby and netball teams from across EC battle it out at Twizza Sevens

There was much excitement to be had as Hudson Park High School hosted the Twizza Sevens U15 and U17 Rugby and Netball Tournament over the weekend. Schools from across the Eastern Cape turned up to play against each other. The U15 rugby…

MAKING MEMORIES: Stirling High School 1989 headboy Grant Howard gave the keynote address at the school’s 35th Founders Day assembly. Picture: AMANDA NANO

Stirling’s past shines forth

Stirling High School recently celebrated its 35th year at a Founders’ Day assembly. The day saw past pupils from the classes of 1979, 1989, 1999 and 2009 in attendance. Entertainment included the school’s acclaimed jazz band, headed by…

STROKES AHEAD: Matthew Moss competing at a gala. Picture: SUPPLIED

Moss wins big in pool

Courage, grit and a passion for swimming are just some of the qualities that Matthew Moss, a grade 8 Stirling High School pupil, possesses. Fifteen-year-old Matthew was diagnosed with amniotic band syndrome, a condition where blood…