Graeme College Senior Prizegiving 2026
Graeme College celebrated the achievements of its Grade 8 to 12 learners at the 2026 Senior Prizegiving, recognising excellence in academics, sport, music, leadership and service to the school community.
The occasion provided an opportunity to acknowledge the dedication, perseverance and hard work of our boys throughout the year. From outstanding academic achievement and sporting excellence to community outreach, cultural contributions and leadership, the awards reflect the many ways our learners live out the values of Graeme College.
Congratulations to all our prizewinners, their teachers, coaches and families who have supported them throughout the year. We are proud of your achievements and the contribution you continue to make to the Graeme College brotherhood.
Sporting trophies:
Athletics
Graeme College Senior Victor Ludorum: C-Jay Jeggels
Cricket
– Howard Edge Trophy (Most Promising Under 15 Cricketer): Iminathi Mali – Ian Lloyd Cup (Best All-Rounder): Corbin Tidbury – Charlton Richardson Cup (Best Batting Average): Corbin Tidbury – Charlton Richardson Cup (Best Bowling Average): Kits McConnachie – Doug Meyer Cup (Services to Cricket): Liyema Merile
Hockey
– Butterworth Trophy (Best Senior Hockey Player): Likhona Cakata – Ferreira Trophy (Most Promising Under 15 Hockey Player): Slater Hart
Rugby
– Ryan Cup (Most Promising Under 15 Player): Jaydon Botha – Monwabisi Mdyesha Trophy (Most Promising Under 16 Player): Samkelo Nqaba – Old Graemian Trophy (Most Promising Senior Player): Erin Nelson
Water polo
– Pepper Grove Spar Trophy (Best Senior Player): Hamish Haakonsen – Most Improved Senior Player: Connor Haakonsen – Best Junior Player: Lilo Fulani
Squash
– Albany Sports Trophy (Under 14 Champion): Morné Bodenstein – Model Butchery Trophy (Under 16 Champion): Caleb Jattiem – Angus Barnard Trophy (Senior Squash Champion): Ashton Burger
Swimming
– Reynolds Cup (Most Outstanding Performance): Daniel Barnard – Ferreira Shield (Overall Best Swimmer): Michael Pretorius
Tennis
– Rumboll Junior Singles Cup (Under 15): Daniel Hanlon – Under 15 Doubles Cup: Daniel Hanlon and Jed van der Merwe – Kemp Senior Singles Cup: Kits McConnachie – Birch Senior Doubles Cup: Kits McConnachie and Andrew Muir – Trevor Cowie Cup (Outstanding Temperament and Sportsmanship): Larson McKaiser
Chess
Best Player: Keanan Fourie and Caleb Manyika
Academic awards:
Grade 8
Achievement
Othandwayo Booi, Carlon Brown, Alupheli Dondashe, Eric Griffin, Imange Kiti, Leo Malamis, Iminathi Mancam (Vernal isiXhosa Prize), Lunje Manyati, Onothando Mbanzi, Simelwe Mbuyephi, Iyanda Nodolwana and Travis Jackson.
Diligence: Hamza Muhammad
Excellence
– Morné Bodenstein (Vernal Afrikaans Prize) – Gabriel Danilatos – Uthmaan Motara (Vernal English Prize)
Grade 9
Achievement
Usiphile Jadi (Vernal isiXhosa Prize), Matthew Lamont (Vernal Afrikaans Prize), Abakhe Luwaya, Uyapha Madodonke, Sivuyisiwe Manyakanyaka, Hluma Mfabane, Hlobanisa Msakatya, Kenzo Prince, Cwenga Ramokolo, Kenzo Santos-Osman, Lavuya Vayi and Lorien Yazbek.
Diligence: Lethabo Beyi
Excellence
– Leo Murray – Liyema Madiza (Vernal English Prize) – Tseliso Matsoso
Grade 10
Achievement
Jayden Conroy, Okuhle Gongqa, James Muir, Rory Robertson (Vernal English Prize) and Iyazi Zwedala.
Diligence: Molemo Muroa
Excellence
– Corbin Tidbury – Gino O’Brien (Vernal Afrikaans Prize) – Anesipho Mraji (Vernal isiXhosa Prize)
Grade 11
Achievement
Liphumile Apleni, Ruben Bodenstein (Vernal Afrikaans Prize), Tristan Boy, Nicholas Cock, Mbulelo Gama, Connor Haakonsen, Ibenathi Kondile, Salizwa Makhalima, Michael Pretorius, Morgan Prevec, Connor Richardson, Ahlumile Sideba and Jedd Youthed.
Diligence: Ethan de Wet
Excellence
– Kits McConnachie (Vernal English Prize) – Luphawulwethu Madolo (Vernal isiXhosa Prize) – Joshua Danilatos
Grade 12
Achievement
Leroy Adriaan (Geography Prize), Cairis Appollis (Music Prize), Liam Bodill, Heinrich Bouwer (Vernal Afrikaans Prize), Luke Doyle, Giano Fourie, Hamish Haakonsen, Avuyonke Katshwa, Cian Keulder (Mathematical Literacy Prize), Linamandla Lento, Ahlumile Maqungu, Thurston Marthinus, Qhawe Mbelani, Katleho Mhlope (Vernal English Prize), Yakha Mketsu (Business Studies Prize and History Prize), Iviwe Mshubeki, Andrew Muir (Life Orientation Prize), Mihlali Ngqinzi, Thandolwethu Njeza (Computer Applications Technology Prize), Jovan Radovic, Keanu-Josh Rooi, Eli Wood and Lubabalo Yamdeu-Youmbi.
Diligence: Athenkosi Manyati
Excellence
– Likhona Cakata (Tourism Prize) – Jayden Brits (Accounting Prize, Mathematics Prize and Physical Sciences Prize) – Liyema Merile (Vernal isiXhosa Prize and Life Sciences Prize)
Special awards
Music prizes
– Senior Music – Steelband: Thurston Marthinus – Senior Music – Choir: Mihlali Ngqinzi
Community service, culture and debating
– Morgan White Community Outreach Trophy: Donovan Pretorius – Rapportryers’ Prize (Best Second-Language Afrikaans Speaker in Grade 12): Giano Fourie – Best Speaker’s Prize (Top Debater): Rory Robertson – Graeme College Certificate (Best Speaker of isiXhosa): Mihlali Ngqinzi – Shackleton Environmental Award (Initiative in Environmental Conservation): Joshua Danilatos
Inter-house awards
– Inter-House Sports Shield: Wiles – Muirhead Shield for Inter-House Academic Achievement: Vernal – Graeme Shield for Inter-House Achievement in All Facets of School Life: Wiles
Bursaries, scholarships and special recognition
– Hannie Malan Bursary (Diligent and Deserving Grade 10 Pupil): Lindo Mhono – Graeme Willows Trophy (Endeavour): Heinrich Bouwer and Liam Bodill – Bruce Biggs Trophy (Contribution to Hostel Life): Lilo Booi – Ingwe Award (Valued Contribution to Senior School Life): Yakha Mketsu – Templeton Bursary (Academic Achievement in Grade 10): Corbin Tidbury – Judge Smith Scholarship (Academic Achievement in Grade 11): Kits McConnachie – Maggie van der Spuy Prize (School Dux): Liyema Merile
Prestigious annual awards
– Isithwalandwe Award (Best All-Round Sportsman of the Year): Andrew Muir – Sean Mills and Steven Bartlett Trophy (Most Outstanding Sportsman of the Year): Erin Nelson and Luke Doyle, shared – Charlton Richardson Cup (Sportsmanship): Qhawe Mbelani – Kingsley Trophy (Rising Above Adversity): Keiran Faltain – D.B. Kloot Cup (Participation and Excellence in Multiple Sports while Maintaining a High Academic Standard): Andrew Muir – Lawrie Shuttleworth Prize (Excellence and Leadership in Senior School Music Performance): Cairis Appollis (Steelband) – Graemian Cup (J.C. Rae) (Exemplifying the Graemian Motto, Virtute et Opera): Iviwe Mshubeki – Thomas St John Pattle Prize (Outstanding Leadership and Greatest Contribution to Graeme College): Andrew Muir
Congratulations once again to all our 2026 prizewinners. Your achievements reflect the talent, determination and character of our boys and the enduring spirit of Graeme College. We wish our Grade 12 learners every success as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives and thank all our learners for the part they have played in making 2026 a memorable year for our school.
