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Voices like nightingales at Meridian Karino
World
CURRO Championship of
ACADEMY Performing Arts in
WILGEHEUWEL
Hollywood
After making a name for themselves as semi-finalists at the National Eisteddfod in Johannesburg this year and performing as
guest artists at the Nelson Mandela presentations at the Wits Theatre, Voce de Amore – senior choir of Meridian Karino –
came third in the Clash of the Choirs final at the Allegretto Eisteddfod. They performed against famous choirs like the Pretoria
Mannekoor and other chamber choirs. This choir is the school’s pride and glory.
Sria Velloo, one of the Grade 8 learners, achieved three gold medals
and two bronze medals at the World Championship of Performing
Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood.
Her three gold medals were for her outstanding performances in the
contemporary, jazz and original genres. The bronze medals were
awarded for her fantastic performances for playing instruments.
Curro Academy Wilgeheuwel echoes her mother’s words when
saying that they are proud of her!
MERIDIAN
KARINO
Tonal
Eclipse
Sria Velloo with all her medals
The school’s senior band mentored by Mr Divine Mlambo, scooped an automatic item for the
Allegretto gala evening after a dominant first-round performance. Band members Tshepang
Mogane and Ntokozo Khumalo won the best duet in the vocal section at the gala evening. The
talented band are Karino’s marketing stars and once again proved themselves through the prizes
they brought back. Tonal Eclipse has also performed at a variety of events, like the Mpumalanga
Department of Education Teachers’ Awards, Ehlanzeni District Department of Education women’s
event and the Ubuntu Festival.
The choir shortly before their performance
at the National Eisteddfod.
The choir after receiving their trophy at the
Allegretto Eisteddfod.
Curro Arts Superhero Eisteddfod – black
MERIDIAN raven for Meridian Newcastle choir
NEWCASTLE
The talented choir learners travelled to Curro Hillcrest
to participate in the Curro Create: Curro Arts Superhero
Eisteddfod where they all did outstandingly well and
received a black raven for their performance. Well done
to all the learners who participated as well as the school
choir! Meridian Newcastle cannot wait to see what’s in
store for 2019.
Tonal Eclipse performing at
the Ubuntu Festival.
Meridian Newcastle choir learners striking
a pose just before their performance.
Tonal Eclipse performing at the Mpumalanga
Department of Education Teachers’ Awards
Ntando ends her year
on a high note
Ntando Maseko in Grade 12 took part in the showcase for CANSA’s
national round at Carnival City.
She was also chosen to represent South Africa at an international talent
show as an opera singer in Florida, USA. She will join the best of the best
and gain experience in the entertainment industry. She will also perform
in the presence of reputable industry professionals and agents of record
companies who will search for talent at this prestigious international event.
NORTHERN
ACADEMY
Gauteng tour
What an appropriate day to start the tour – Heritage Day. On this day 44 Meridian Northern Academy
learners embarked on exploring Gauteng. Altelekker Youth Camp was used as a base; the attraction
being the sparkling swimming pool.
On this six-day tour the learners visited the Voortrekker Monument, the Apartheid Museum,
Constitutional Hill, the Wits University Planetarium, the Maropeng Science Centre and Sterkfontein
Caves. A lot of information was obtained at these
educational destinations.
Learners also had some fun activities in order to take
a break from al the learning, such as a day outing
to Gold Reef City, the Mall of Africa, Bounce Inc. at
Menlyn Maine, and Irene Mall.
Jail girls in blue
From left: Oratilwe Mokwalakwala, Maria Bopape,
Oratilwe Molepo and Lebogang Moswane
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Sria Velloo with all her medals
In the evenings they dined at Panarottis or Spur,
much to the delight of the learners and staff! Before
dinner, the learners had some leisure time to roam
in the mall to look for that elusive sale.
Everyone had an adventure to be long remembered.
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