Windhoek Gymnasium | Matric 2025
16 October 2025At this year’s Matric Gala Awards, Inge Dippenaar – Curro Durbanville valedictorian – delivered a remarkable speech reminding us that life is about more than metrics and perfection. She spoke of finding strength in community; accepting growth with patience; celebrating effort, not just results – and how important it is to not compare your life’s journey with that of others. Volume up – inspiration guaranteed!
A year of memories to treasure at Windhoek Gymnasium
Every matric year at Windhoek Gymnasium is a chapter written in laughter, challenges, late nights of studying, unforgettable events, and friendships that will last a lifetime. As this class closes the final pages of their high school story, they carry with them a collection of moments that will always be treasured. After all, “we do not remember days, we remember moments.” This page is a digital keepsake – a way to look back, smile, and relive the journey that made this year at Windhoek Gymnasium so special.
Words from our leaders
Before we turn the page, hear directly from those who have carried the torch for the Class of 2025 at Windhoek Gymnasium. Our Head Boy and Head Girl reflect on the journey, share their highlights, and offer encouragement for the matrics still to come. Their words remind us that this is not only the end of a season, but the beginning of countless new opportunities.
A class to remember
No matric story at Windhoek Gymnasium is complete without the class photos – the portraits of a group who stood side by side through exams, assemblies, sports days, and milestones. Each smile tells its own story, and together they capture the unity and spirit of the Class of 2025. These images will forever mark a moment in time where dreams were nurtured, friendships were forged, and the future awaited just beyond the horizon.
1st row (f.l.t.r): Fessy Tjihero, Dhalanzo Cloete, Ramone Nurse Bennett, Mbiripuani Kaakunga, Yash Kariko, Isheanesu Tafirenyika, Osho Reinhold, Lance Kahindi, Nayla Drotsky, Kalondo Kalondo, Gochane Awaseb, Lize-Mari Genis, Curtis Kriel, Maia Pahula, Martin Mwinga, Angela Clayton, Pohamba Hangula, Wade Christovao
2nd row (f.l.t.r): Junior Katjerungu, Christian Held, Dian Barrow, Kieran Pretorius, Lihan Horn, Nicolize Janse van Rensburg, Lynn du Toit, Francois du Plessis, Kian Bekker, Rudolph Harmse, Gideon Van Rensburg, Jan Daniël de Villiers, Vincent Scholtz, Nathan Volek, Nathan Regue, Frederik Slippers, Murray Hendriks, Devano van Rooyen
3rd row (f.l.t.r): Tanatswa Nderecha, Jay'dunn Ludwig, Rockirsch Siamwanda. Julian Musker, Leslie Katuutja, Chris Barlow, Aura Nareswari, Samantha Strauss, Hinckley Samahiya, Lindie Swart, Lois Burger, Genica Foelscher, Carla Pöhl, Jenna van Rooyen, Reshawn Van Rooyen, Aiden Henckert, Kathryn Maritz, Kylie Dickerson, Talisa Lensing, Annamart Engelbrecht, Nico Pieters
4th row (f.l.t.r): Allen Tambrescu, Uzuva Mariine, Lachee Delie, Uaja Venaani, Michael Krauer, Kya Grobler, Jorn Erdmannsky, Enjo Biederlack, Roger Suren, Chante du Plessis, Isabel van Wyk, Mr Abrie Myburgh, Carmen Aston, Nicola Fourie, Mignon du Plessis, Alisha Ludick, Anya Kruger, Connie Visagie, Riamarie Visagie, Steven Feely, Nika van Aswegen
5th row (f.l.t.r): Ismail Hinda-Mbazira, Joel Paulus, Kupakwashe Chipare, Simasiku Siseho, Gianré Bezuidenhout, Brydonn Gaomab, Ashante Kandinda, Nicole Mano, Schane Dresselhaus, Simone Lamprecht, Amy Garrels, Charl Hanstein, Annelize Smith, Zané Harmse, Johane Bezuidenhout, Marilu Roos, Tyrone Van Rooyen, Gabriella Kassandji, Uaja Uanivi, Kaylen Jaunarie, Une Alcock, Lindelle Coetzee
6th row (f.l.t.r): Vaja Tjiueza, Monica Johannes, Rhiolin Khoe-Aos, Vijandamuje Murangi, Kaitjuukua Mbingeneeko,Le-Zane Williams, Amazing Cloete, Mario Pedro, Mutaleni Ellis, Suraya Pahula, Leopold Hakushika, Darian Lubinda, Gilavitro Plaatjies, Tangeni Amuthenu, Cameron Amiss, Galeshewe Jane, Shimone Kotze, Paris van Wyk, Kayla Pesch, Chloe Mouton, John-Daniel Meintjies, Danelle Knouwds
7th row (f.l.t.r): Naledi Hinda, Neelo Tayele, Christene van Rooyen, Camilla Karuhumba, Christy Fillemon, Gan Gan Baisako, Jody Hauuanga, Bian Coertzen, Michael Raad, Daniel James, Kaleb Kalondo, Adam Heuer, Franco Nauseb, Delsia Janse van Vuuren, Simone Scholtz, Zoe Bronkhorst, Zoè Waldschmidt, Pieter-Stephann Stassen, Brent Kriessbach, Jayden Ochs, Jayvin du Plessis
Highlights of the year
Beyond the classrooms and exams, this year at Windhoek Gymnasium was filled with unforgettable moments – from cultural events to sports victories, from campfires to award nights. Every memory adds another colour to the canvas of this matric journey. Scroll down and relive the best of the year at Windhoek Gymnasium, one memory at a time.
Curro Alumni: Completing the Circle
At Curro, education has always meant more than lessons. It’s about belonging to a family that lasts far beyond the classroom. As a graduate, you remain an important part of that family through Curro Alumni. Stay connected with your classmates, enjoy exclusive benefits, such as savings on your children’s school fees, and be inspired by those who’ve come full circle – returning as teachers, parents, guardians and mentors to shape the next generation. Once Curro, always Curro. Join your fellow classmates in this exciting programme!