VPHS
“As a professional actress, who was very involved
in the arts and was influenced to pursue this career
by my VP Afrikaans teacher, Lizinda Schrapler. I
am so happy to see that events like this are still happening and that there is still such a focus on creative
opportunities for the scholars. Is it any wonder that
VP scholars have gone on to become acclaimed local and international performers?”
Kyle Buckingham (2002) notched up a significant
first in his fledgling Ironman career, when he won
his maiden professional title in Lake Placid, New
York. He registered a remarkable victory in 8:38:43.
Kyle turned pro in January and lives and trains in
Cape Town. He said: “I am over the moon to have
crossed the finish line in first place - it is a dream
come true.” We are so proud of you, Kyle!
Gino Fabbri (1988) and his wife Philippa recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. Many
know Gino as the PE comedian and musician.
Philippa says “with love and laughter, there’s never
a dull moment in their household.” She remembers
his asking her to accompany him to the Valentine’s
Dance at School in Grade 11 - and they have been
together ever since! They have two sons - Celso
(12) and Lorenzo (10).
Carol-Ann (Oelofse) Scheepers (1974) retired
last year after teaching at Clarendon Park Primary
School in Walmer for decades. However, teaching
is in her veins and so she continues to inspire others by training teachers in the Peace Lessons Programme. This is a General Motors South Africa
Foundation initiative, aimed at making Life Skills
a valuable part of the curriculum for all-round pupil
development. We salute them all for “giving back”
to the children.
Wendy (Van Loggerenberg) Middleton (1984)
writes to us from Cape Town and is justifiably proud
of her daughters’ achievements! “Nicola got Western Cape colours last year for U10 athletics, went
to SA’s and managed to achieve 3rd position overall. She also broke a 100m record, 800m record and
U13 1500m record last year at various inter-school
events. This year she won her U11 1200m race and
is in the Northern Zone team, which finally leads
up to Western Cape. Then the whole process starts
again! Next year Nicola has been invited to run in
Germany, which we are all looking forward to. For
me as a parent it so nice to have a child step into
my running shoes and do exactly the same distances that I did when I was at school. Both my girls,
Ashleigh and Nicola, do Irish dancing and did well
at Irish SA Competition last year. They have both
qualified for SA’s in October this year.”
Moosh (Bosch) Bolton (1975): “I left PE after my
daughter, Deryn Bolton (2000), Matriculated from
VP (with a full house of A’s) and wanted to study B
Bus Sc in Cape Town. She suggested I move with
her! So I did! It was challenging, to say the least,
but it’s what Moms do for their kids! After 8 incredibly tough years in Cape Town - and with a working
daughter who had a UCT degree under her belt - I
needed t