Senior School Prizegiving 2025
A magnificent evening of celebration unfolded at St Mary’s DSG as 164 Senior School students were recognised for their outstanding achievements in Academics, Sport, and the Arts over the past year.
This special occasion beautifully reflected the Identity of Excellence that defines St Mary’s DSG, where commitment, talent, and perseverance are nurtured and celebrated.
Beyond academic success, a number of awards honoured students who exemplify the school’s core values, service, perseverance, courtesy, good fellowship, all-roundedness, and strength of character.
The evening’s glamour was elevated by spectacular performances from our Music and Drama students, whose artistry added warmth and celebration to the event.
Congratulations to all our award recipients, we are proud of your achievements and the example you set for others. You continue to embody the spirit and excellence that make St Mary’s DSG truly remarkable.
Mrs Jomari Miller – Deputy Academics
Top Academic Performers in each Grade
Grade 8 Princess Motojesi
Grade 9 Marianné Kruger
Grade 10 Lesedi Machaka
Grade 11 Nokwanda Buthelezi
Matric Top 3 Academic Prizes
3rd Prize Gontse Kenoshi
2nd Prize Reatile Sepeng
Dux Award Tiiso Masenya
Highlights from Learning Areas
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Award Tiiso Masenya
Dr Basson Science Award Reatile Sepeng
Alumnae Essay Prize Nikita Jadrijevic and Ndzalama Sithole
SPORT AWARDS
Senior Players of the Year
- Basketball Katlego Fore and Ayola Gaxa
- Equestrian Zia Benade
- Hockey Layla Turvey
- Netball Qhayiya Gcoyi and Ontiretse Koikanyang
- Squash Liyema Juta
- Swimming Rachel Lister
- Tennis Lisa Boer
- Volleyball Daniella Fosu-Amoah
Top Sports Achiever of the Year Anele Mahlangu
Sportswoman of the Year Layla Turvey
ARTS AWARDS
Bailey Award for Cultural Excellence in Gr 10-12 Amy Ndolo
The Athena Prize for Cultural Excellence in Gr 8 and 9 Lehlabile Phalane
GENERAL AWARDS
The Kopano Awards
- Grade 8 Amirah Omar Carrim
- Grade 9 Marianné Kruger
- Grade 10 Kgalalelo Shomang
- Grade 11 Daniela Del Gallo and Ontiretse Koikanyang
- Grade 12 Keketso Litedu
The Indicta Award Emma Steyn and Fadzai Mutanga
The Principal's Award Lisa Boer
Serena Stevens Good Fellowship Award Oratile Tshinangwe
Bishop Michael Nuttall Courtesy Cup Rachel Lister and Botshelo Nkosi
CSMV AWARDS
Rachel Lister
Keke Litedu
Lisa Boer
Ayanda Letsholo
Kirstin Feltman
Motshepi Ijane
Oratile Tshinangwe
