St John's Prep 2009 Magazine

ST JOHN’S

Preparatory School for Boys the Lord is our shepherd

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P.O. Box BW 300, Borrowdale, Harare.

Tel: 885128 / 885121.

Fax: 885021 .

E-mail: stjohns@prep.stjohns.co.zw

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Table of

contents Tennis

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Volley ball

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Senior Rugby

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Colts Rugby

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Grade 4 Rugby

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Senior Hockey

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Colts Hockey

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Senior Soccer

61

Colts Soccer

63

Golf

68

First Aid

68

House Captains

69

PE Sports Staff

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Music Report

70

Joseph Cast

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Grade 1 Literary Contributions

72

Grade 2 Literary Contributions

75

Grade 3 Literary Contributions

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Grade 5 Literary Contributions

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Tree of Life Camp (Grade 6)

98

Board of Governors Parents Liaison Committee

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Staff of 2009 Headmaster, Headboy & Deputy Headboys

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Speech Night Headmaster’s Speech

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Commendation Certificates Special Certificates National Institute of Allied Arts Honours Awards

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Class Prizes Subject Prizes

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Special Prizes

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Honours Ties

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Grade 7 Leavers 2008

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Chess

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Public Speaking

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Cricket Tour

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Senior Cricket Colts Cricket Grade 4 Cricket Athletics

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Cross Country

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Triathlon

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Swimming

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Grade 6 Literary Contributions

107

Grade 7 Literary Contributions

112

Board Of Governors Chairman Board of Governors

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Mr B. Ndebele

Chairman Preparatory School Executive Committee

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Mr B. Ndebele

Treasurer

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Mr B. Hofman

Chairman Campus Development Committee

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Mr D. Whatman

Chairlady Staff Committee

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Mrs B. A. Lake

Chairlady Bursaries Committee

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Mrs E Fundira

Chairman Staff Pension Commission

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Mr E. Mungwariri

Members

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Mr D. G. Bain Mr P. Filer Mr E. Jinda Mr S. E. Mangwengwende Dr M. S. Mushiri Mr R. Naik Mr V. W. Zireva

Patrons

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Mr G. S. R. Honey Mr M. A. Masunda Mr R. J. A. Passaportis

Parents’ Liaison Committee Chairman

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Mr M. Hayter

Headmaster

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Mr M. N. Mackenzie

Board Representative

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Mrs E. Fundira

Gr 5 Fundraising Committee Chairman

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Mr C. Beattie

Secretary

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Mrs L. Freemantle

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Mrs L. Gomba

Headboy's Mother

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Mrs P. Byrom

Deputy Headboys’ Mothers

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Mrs M. Gumbo Mrs A. Hulbert

Members

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Mr J. Bere Mrs C. Butler Mr G. Bushby Mr M. Nakhwa Mr A Patel Mr M Masengere

Treasurer

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Staff of

2009

Back: L. Moor; T. Kwatengera; L. Mutsago; R. Whitaker; B. Chimhau; A. Williams; A. Mwayenga; D. Gillam; D. Derry; D. Mutendera; B. Chauhan; V. Shenje; F. Dhlamini Middle: C. Sandys-Thomas; M. De Bruijn; R. Chirau; W. Scott; E. Bredenkamp; R. Mackenzie; V. Parker; J. Elliott; S. M. Wentzel; A. Banks; D. Russell; C. Passaportis; A. Dickinson; M. Croukamp Seated: L. Cochrane; M. Tanner; P. Mangunda; G. Esslemont; M. Mbundire; M. Mackenzie; S. Ellis; H. Wallace; P. Mitchell; W. Ndimutseyi; R. Miller; L. O'Donoghue

Headmaster, Headboy & Deputy

Back: P. Gumbo; M. Hulbert Front: Mr Mackenzie; E. Byrom

Headboys

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Speech Night Headmaster’s Speech Our guests of Honour – Mr & Mrs Nedziwe, Mr Whatman Board Executive member, Patrons and members of the Board, invited guests, members of staff, Old boys & gentlemen of St John's, it gives me great pleasure to present to you tonight my thoughts

I have to say that as I reflected upon this year I couldn't help shaking my head in wonder and amazement – not only at where the time has gone but at how fast our whole St John's community has shifted gear and moved into new dimensions. For so long we have been in survival mode – doing an outstanding job of surviving too, I hasten to add, but this year positive things have really begun to happen.

The Board of Governors under the strong leadership of Themba Ndebele has redefined and honed many internal policies and a great deal of effort has gone into forging the way for St John's to enter a new era.

Around the school significant and most welcome changes have taken place. To mention just a few are the palastrade fencing surrounding most of the property, the repainting of buildings, classrooms, shadecloth structures and most impressive of all – the complete revamping of all our toilet blocks. They are stunning. That is not to suggest that the boys' accuracy has improved all together but great progress has been made in this regard too!

A reading scheme has been ordered

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and is on its way and we are now able to order new imported text books to replace our aging and dwindling stocks. This won't be done over night but we have made a start.

treasurer and Brenda Liepe was indefatigable! The 100 club under the leadership of Dave Bain and Spencer Murray has been a Godsend in supplying 27 new computers and various hampers for the staff.

Unquestionably we have made huge A very exciting new adventure is being embarked upon and that is the strides in and around our school in a single year and the addition of our introduction of the Interactive brand new 27 seater bus, provided Smartboard to our school. This is a by the Board is further testament to new and innovative approach to this. However it has also been a year teaching the children in an during which I have spent a lot of interactive way using computer time and energy trying to see the big software linked to a large screen. It picture in all of that which has been has huge future implications and happening. whilst we will be starting from scratch with one machine in a Doubtlessly the country is so much resource room we will be attempting better off than this time a year or so to familiarize ourselves with the ago but we are still in a fragile software and the seemingly endless predicament. By no means are we possibilities which lie in this product. out of the woods yet. We have to I trust that this time next year we will remain focused on our core business have some firsthand, positive – that of educating our children. This experiences to report. We are very is a most daunting proud of our fully task. We can carry up and running A very exciting new on as we have been Web-site which is adventure is being or we can open our carefully updated each week by embarked upon and that eyes to what is on around us.

Louise Cochrane. is the introduction of the going I mean this now in The P L C, well Interactive Smartboard to the educational shepherded by Mark Hayter has our school. This is a new sense. I find it difficult enough to acted as a genuine and innovative approach formulate a clear conduit for the expression of your to teaching the children picture in my mind of what is views and the in an interactive way happening let alone committee worked using computer software being able to put it hard throughout the year on the linked to a large screen. down in writing – but I do know that much enjoyed the world is Family Fun Day changing rapidly and our biggest and the various cocktail parties and challenge as educators is to question other functions. A great help to our everything that we do every step of school were the extremely hard the way. working Grade 5 fundraising committees of all three classes so You will have noticed that your kids ably led by Collin Beattie. Gloria are light years quicker than you at Jumbe headed up 5E, with Mark picking up new computer games.

Wilson 5N and Vicki Macray 5S. They are thinking Emma Frost worked tirelessly as

differently, picking up patterns differently and finding stimulus in different activities from us – and yet in schools we still test them using the same yardsticks that have been used for years (I don't just mean St John's Prep, I mean the world over). A cry in every staffroom across the world – I'm prepared to bet – and certainly in newspaper articles in the U.K. and America is that children can no longer read and write as well as they used to, that the standard of entries into Prose competitions has dropped off – and comments to this effect.

Whilst these are undeniable truths I feel strongly that the youth of today are gaining incredible skills in areas and activities in which we are not testing them. Not only are we not testing these skills but we are also assuming that the skills that they are learning are not going to help them in their careers in the coming years. I feel sure that we are in a transitional period and that they are indeed going to be better equipped in the future than we think. I have to say that these are very much my own thoughts but after all, considering that they will retire at 65, with the rapidly changing world some of them will ultimately be doing jobs which haven't been invented yet! Already the first world is being shaken by the outsourcing of jobs abroad and the computerization of everyones lives.

Where does this leave us as educators? Undeniably we need to be constantly trying our hardest to keep those essential skills, conceptual developments and values being learnt – Sue Palmer in her book entitled Toxic Childhood, reminds us that whilst the world is changing around us “children still have to move along that developmental continuum, acquiring the habits of civilized behaviour.

Focused attention, deferred

gratification, self-control, empathy and other important lessons can't be learned at electric speed. Human development (she tells us) happens in slow time and contempory children need the same time consuming, old fashioned nurturing that small, highly intelligent primates have needed through the ages.”

If you will recall our parents encouraged us to be doctors, lawyers, accountants and to get MBA's but according to Daniel Pink in his latest New York Times and Business Week Bestseller, “A whole New Mind,” the keys to the kingdom as it were are changing hands.

Whilst up until now “Left Brainers” have ruled the world, the future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind – the “Right Brainers” – the creators and empathizers, pattern recognizers, artists, inventors, designers, story tellers, caregivers, consolers. Big picture thinkers – will, in Pink's words “reap society's richest rewards and share its greatest joys.” In short we seem to be moving from an economy and a society built on the logical, linear, computer - like capabilities of the Information Age to an economy and a society built on the inventive, emphatic, big-picture capabilities of what is rising in its place, the Conceptual Age. So, all those “right brainers” whose abilities were overlooked and undervalued in the Information age – hang in there – your time is coming!

We need also to focus on the bigger picture of truly educating our children. We need to be constantly mindful of the real values that our kids will need in their future lives.

We need to equip them with a balance. There will be many opinions as to what this might mean but my balanced person will have the following qualities and

characteristics – reasonable independence; trustworthiness; the ability to take responsibility; the ability to work under rules and authority; tolerance of others; a sense of humour; friendliness and consideration towards others and a strong sense of honesty and integrity.

We need to fill our boys with a degree of self confidence which will enable them to front up to life's many challenges and indeed to reach beyond themselves. Michalangelo, whose magnificent works my wife and I were privileged to see last holidays wrote this, “The Greatest Danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it – but that it is too low and we reach it!”

To a person we need to raise our sights – be prepared to miss once or twice but be brave enough to go for it.

Giving thought then to how we might be fairing in preparing our boys for their lives beyond the

We need to fill our boys with a degree of self confidence which will enable them to front up to life's many challenges and indeed to reach beyond themselves.

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Speech night (continued) Prep School I find that in our myriad of activities both in the classrooms and on the playing fields we are well placed. Our emphasis on manners is still the envy of the rest of the world.

We try to set our boys tasks and encourage them to work as independently as possible. We try to give them all a sense of achievement by fielding as many teams as possible in the various sports in the hopes that they can represent their school and test their skills against others of similar talents and strengths. We try to teach tolerance of others, sportsmanship and team spirit – all of which will equip them for a smoother journey through life. I recall a situation in the Infants Gala when a Grade 6 boy was in the pool helping a little grade one across the pool and it was a great sight. The little guy was supposed to be kicking with his board but there was just no way that he was going to let go of his helper whom he was quietly strangling with his left arm whilst holding his board with the other. Not only was it great to see the support that he was given but the exhilaration that the swimmer showed when he made it to the other side was a tear jerker. He punched the air with both hands. He had taken on a major fear that day and overcome it. A great many of our boys experience the joys of being part of our wonderful school plays and musicals. Many sing in our choirs and play in the Marimba band.

We have athletes and swimmers. We have those who excel in ball sports and others who have the stamina to run for Km's in cross countries and who are great at duathlons, triathlons, Dancesport, B.M.X. at International levels and those who gain enormous quantities of self esteem from their achievements in the classroom or in the computer room, art room or in their chess matches.

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How thrilled we were to hear that two of our boys, Kai Detering and Panashe Mwamuka have been accepted into the Drakensburg Boys'Choir School in South Africa due to their singing talents. We have boys – as can be seen in our list of achievements in the programme – who have been selected for Zimbabwe in Hockey, B.M.X. and Dancesport, with the rugby, swimming and cricket squads yet to be finalized. In Regional sides we have a great many boys. All 11 first team cricketers have been chosen in various Harare Schools teams along with 10 rugby players in the equivalent rugby sides. 7 of our Colts Cricketers have made the Harare sides, 5 in the A and 2 in the B. The same would be said for our unbelievably strong soccer players, cross country runners, squash players, tri and du athletes, swimmers and volleyballers if these disciplines had Inter-provincial competitions. It was a great year in so many ways in the sporting endeavours and the vast majority of our boys represented our school in one way or another. Our crosscountry runners need to be mentioned, as do our swimmers as they cleaned up every meet and gala on offer whilst the rugby 1st team won the Hellenic Catsicus Cup Trophy, the Super 8 Festival and were unbeaten in the Springvale Festival. The 1st Team Soccer won the Gateway Festival and the mighty Volley Ball team which lost only one match all season then extracted revenge in the Festival held at the Harare International School and won the trophy. Our athletes and Hockey players were brilliant and the 1st XI Hockey boys were unbeaten and won the E. P. S. A. Festival. The tennis teams were also unbeaten and the A & B teams won their

respective leagues. The tri and du athletes were outstanding and whilst there is still one competition to go, which St John's will be hosting, we won the Series du-athlon Trophy held out at Ruwa and the Interschools Triathlon Trophy. Grateful thanks to Mr Squires and Tyrone Mackie from the College for giving of their time and expertise to work so hard with our boys.

Whilst we are very pleased and even proud of these fine achievements by the best teams – please hear me loud and clear when I say that I am far more satisfied and confident that we have done the best that we can with all of our other boys. We have given them every opportunity to be coached at their levels and to play against boys of much higher teams in other schools if at all possible. We are grateful to every school that gives us opposition and we afford them all the utmost respect.

In our academic pursuits we had almost a record number of Allied Arts accolades with 5 Honours, 16 1sts, 13 2nds and 23 3rd Grade Certificates.

Our grade 6 boys went on a great camp and were stretched in many areas and life-changing growth was achieved by several who overcame fears of many sorts.

It is in this type of environment that leaders emerge and just as obvious are those who are quite happy to go along with the pack. My grateful thanks to Sue Ellis, Mandy Tanner and Rich Whitaker who give up a week with their families to be in on this exercise. The Tree of Life Camp is providing a fine service, out at Ruwa, to many a youngster throughout Zimbabwe.

Community-wise we did a brilliant job of rallying to the call to help provide presents for hundreds of orphans in an exercise headed up by Miracle Missions. The amount that your boys brought in was most heartening and I am sure that they see this as being a tangible way of helping those less fortunate than themselves. We were also blessed to be able to donate 24 Mercer computers, monitors, keyboards and headphones to Mount Mellery Mission School in Nyanga.

Added to that we have given away 8 dot matrix printers and 8 ink jet printers. The bad news is we have not yet replaced these!

How has it all been possible?

Certainly it begins with the boys. We have a fine school of young lads with varying degrees of ability, interests and passions. Of course someone will always let us down but generally speaking they are polite, well behaved and well motivated and long may it last. The rest of our success is down to you in the audience and others who could not be here tonight.

We are so grateful to you parents for the invaluable and incalculable support in so many ways. To those who have been called upon to assist with the baking of cakes and pouring of teas, the offers of transport, the formation of committees such as the Grade 5's of 2009 who have worked so professionally on the production of the events like the Fireworks which was truly of international standards, the revamping of our sports kitchen

by Brenda Davis, the support when we hosted the Combined Schools Choirs and the Inter-Schools' Athletics Meet, the Family Fun Day and the parents cocktail party. Above all just for being there to help your boys with their homework and to comfort and guide them through the rigours of life – well done and thank you.

To those of you in the audience who are teachers and sports coaches – we are in your debt. We have some whose main role in the school is to teach and nurture the boys, others have the jobs of coaching them not only the skills involved in the various sports but also etiquette, team spirit and the management of the various different temperaments and expectations of those in their care – and then we have those who do both. Those who have to teach in the mornings and run teams and practices in the afternoons and do extra training in the early mornings and every lunch time. This is a huge school and so much can go wrong so quickly and though I can't thank you all by name, you have all of our thanks for the magnificent jobs that you are doing.

Structure in an organization of this sort is vital and we are indebted to our Directors and H.O.D's for their invaluable input. Sue Ellis, Director of Academics and Helen Wallace, Director of Infants have been outstanding and Mathew Mbundire who has the difficult job of Director of Sport and Discipline has worked tirelessly to stay on top of a myriad of activities. Mr Dhlamini is doing well in our Shona Department especially bearing in mind that things are subtly changing in this arena. Not to put too finer point on this but whilst we, as a school, are trying hard to become better at teaching Shona so fewer and fewer boys are speaking it socially or at home. Rose Mackenzie, Head of the much envied remedial Department, Shelly Hood – Head of the ever changing I.T. Department, Marge Croukamp who runs our Music Department and Debbie Derry who is Head of English have all done a great job. We will go into 2010 with a new H.O.D. of Maths which will further streamline our academic department.

Then we go back to the beginning really when we look to the Board of Governors. Well done and a huge thank you to you all for the time and dedication that you have shown to our school. Despite efforts to cut down on meetings there have been a great many lead by the various Chair persons, Themba Ndebele of course at the top, Beatrice Lake who carries out the vital role of Staff Development and matters Educational. Dave Whatman in charge of the C.D.C which has been extremely active, Willard Zireva who is on four committees and Chairman of the Nominations Committee, Brian Hofmann Chairman of the Finance Committee.

Emma Fundira, who attends the P L C meetings in her capacity of Liaison Governor and is Chairlady of the Bursary Committee and all the other governors who work on the various committees. We are fortunate to have his Worship Mr Much Masunda, one of our Patrons now as Mayor of Harare whilst our other two Patrons Mr Scot Honey and Mr Rick Passaportis attend all Board meetings and give of their experience and expertise. Thank you to all of you.

Then we have those in the engine room – in the finance department dealing with all the serious “stuff” the money. Many thanks indeed to our Financial Manager Mr Geoff Day who oversees the College and the Prep and Mrs Rena Miller and Di Russell who ensure that the daily running of it all goes smoothly. Our two secretaries have been brilliant – not only doing a fine job with all the office typing and administration but

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or sons here – and they still have six more to go!

also trying to cope with the ever increasing stream of people wanting to come to our school. A huge thank you to Aly Dickinson and Cheryl Passaportis. With all the repairs and maintenance and extra developments around the school our Estate Manager Ted Perepeczko and our procurement officer Kevin Whatman along with our support staff have worked tirelessly and deserve our freely given thanks for a job well done!

Miraculously we only have two teachers leaving us this year which speaks volumes for our stability and Mr Shenje can hardly be blamed for feeling that he needs a rest after 26 years here and 47 years in the profession! I should like to return to Va Shenje later in the evening if I may! We say goodbye to Mrs Mangunda with much thanks for all that she has done for our boys. I take this opportunity to introduce the new teachers to you for next year, Ms Joanna Hulley in 4E and Ms Julie Hacker in 7E. Mr Brian Chimhau will leave grade 7 and take over Mr Shenje's Shona. I have no doubt that they will each do a great job.

We say goodbye to so many of you at this time but fortunately mainly through natural process! Our Grade 7 leavers and your parents come to mind first. This should not be sad as we have spent up to 7 years preparing you for this moment. We wish you all everything of the best as you launch in to the next phase of your lives. We trust that we have equipped you as best we could to cope with the joys and rigours that lie ahead. To the leaving parents we say a huge thank you for all your support over the years and here I need to single out the Hook family, Ed and Sharon who bid the Prep farewell after 21 consecutive years with a son

I should like to end now with something that I believe that we need to pay serious attention to.

Whilst of course I want to be positive and upbeat I want also to be realistic. As I mentioned earlier I don't think that our problems in this country are necessarily over yet. I don't wish to go into the dangers that may still lie in wait but I want to remind us all to stay positive and focused. I sense that there are too many people who are still living in

fear of what may lie ahead – too many who are not getting up and getting on with their lives but are semi-paralized still trying to recover from the past and waiting for some miraculous happening in the future.

The U.S Dollar is still very hard to come by and people who were struggling to pay fees and make ends meet are finding it no less difficult now. I leave you with these words entitled, “I Am” I was regretting the past and Fearing the future Suddenly my Lord was speaking My name is I am He paused; I waited; he continued When you live in the past, With its mistakes and regrets, It is hard. I am not there: My name is not I was.

When you live in the future, With its problems and fears It is hard. I am not there: My name is not I will be.

When you live in this moment It is NOT hard.

I am here: My name is I am.

Live today Thank you!

We say goodbye to so many of you at this time but fortunately mainly through natural process! Our Grade 7 leavers and your parents come to mind first. This should not be sad as we have spent up to 7 years preparing you for this moment. We wish you all everything of the best as you launch in to the next phase of your lives.

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Commendation

certificates

GRADE 3N

Excellence in Mathematics High Attainment in Reading & Spelling All Round Improvement

Zeeshaan Ramajan Nyasha Chiketsani

Enthusiasm and Attainment Attainment Consistent Hard Work

Michael Booth Rory Plunket Brett Hounsell

High Standard of Work Consistent Effort Progress

Patrick Plunket Joshua Bushby Kurt Platen

Consistent Effort in all Subjects For Beautiful Handwriting Consistently Giving his Best

Daniel Aucamp Tadiwa Motsi Simba Ndoro

Consistent Effort in English Perseverance Enthusiasm and Attainment

Tinotenda Mutumi Darrell Muzerengi Ross Stewart

GRADE 4E

Consistent Effort High Standard of Work All Round Improvement

Timothy Nyika Tadiwa Chimuka Hadley James

GRADE 5N

Consistent Effort Enthusiasm for Work Attainment and Presentation

Chase Onorati Anesu Mangudya Ali Sam Al Khalil

GRADE 5S

Perseverance Consistent Effort Excellence in Content Subjects

Callum Lindsay-White Austin Rwodzi Christian Wright

GRADE 5E

Consistent Effort All Round Improvement Effort and Application

Conor King Makomborero Moyo Prakash Bhagat

GRADE 6N

Consistent Achievement High Standard of Work Perseverance

Alosha Chikanda Aidan Onorati Matthew Sandys-Thomas

GRADE 6S

For Being so Attentive For Consistency of Effort For Having Such an Enthusiastic Approach To School

Shao Li Ryan Hounsell

GRADE 6E

Consistent Effort and Achievement Attainment Effort and Application

Lochlan Butler Ross Hayter Ryan Boshi

GRADE 7N

Most Improved Attitude Tries the Hardest Consistent Effort

Bradley Croukamp Nicholas Grainger Chad Scallan

GRADE 7S

Outstanding Effort Progress in B Set Maths Consistent Effort

Marvin Nyabereka Ben Hlatshwayo Benjamin Mallon

GRADE 7E

Most Improved in Set A Maths All Round Improvement Outstanding Progress in Set C Maths

Breandon Lilford Peniel Mangunda

GRADE 3S

GRADE 3E

GRADE 4N

GRADE 4S

Tyler Spagnuolo

Andile Sithole

Excellent Progress in Comprehension & Spelling Alistair Frost Consistent Effort & Progress in Reading & Spelling Hayden Silk Consistent Effort & Progress in Reading & Spelling Jordan Sudlow Progress and Effort in Reading & Spelling James-Dean Harrison Consistent Effort & Progress in Reading & Spelling Benjamin Alexander Persistence and Progress in Reading & Spelling Christopher Macquire

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF

ALLIED ARTS

Honours Award Literary Ryan Murray, Thembani Magazi, Jake Snyman.

Visual Arts Broc Meyer, Panashe Mwamuka, Douglas Dorward, Daniel Vlahakis, Tinotenda Mutumi (National Award) Speech Reece Williams

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Class

prizes

GRADE 3N

First in Class High Achievement Consistent Effort & High Achievement

Ryan Sylvester Cole Onorati

First in Class Outstanding Work Consistent Effort First in Class Attainment Consistent Effort

Nicholas Balfour Calum English-Brown Gareth Ncube John Nyambayo Ian Munro Jordan Cowley

First in Class Runner Up Consistency of Effort

Douglas Dorward Mufaro Chareka Shahen Padayachee

Class prize Runner Up Consistent High Standard

Mduduzi Mhlanga Nicholas Freemantle Liam Hounsell

GRADE 4E

First in Class Second in Class Third in Class

Michael Muchopa Cameron Butler Simbarashe Wazara

GRADE 5N

First in Class Runner Up Attainment in Grade 5

Ammaar Adam Miles Garnett Reon Spagnuolo

GRADE 5S

Class Prize Runner Up Consistent All Round Effort

Aiden Blignaut Kudzo Chiwara Dev Trivedy

GRADE 5E

First in Class Runner Up Outstanding Effort

Panashe Mwamuka Matthew Davenport Kai Detering

GRADE 6N

First in Class Runner Up Consistent All Round Effort

Thembani Magazi Rory Tsapayi Thomas Reid

GRADE 6S

First in Class Progress Consistency of Effort

Nigel Vere Keegan Silk Munashe Masango

GRADE 6E

First in Class Runner Up Outstanding Effort

Ryan Murray Travis Mackie Matthew Wazara

GRADE 7N

First in Class Runner Up Third in Class

Farai Kasukuwere Tafara Makombe Waseem-Ahmed Karim

GRADE 7S

First in Class Runner Up Third in Class First in Class Runner Up Third in Class

Tinashe Makamure Nyasha Tarinda Batsirai Chirombo Ross Scott-Riddell Taashira Chikosi Sander Post

GRADE 3S

GRADE 3E

GRADE 4N

GRADE 4S

GRADE 7E

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Mapalo Musaba

Subject Prizes SHONA L1 Nyasha Tarinda SHONA L2 Sander Post ENGLISH Nyasha Tarinda MATHS Fayyaadh Adam CONTENT SUBJECTS Waseem-Ahmed Karim COMPUTERS Batsirai Chirombo

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Special

prizes

THOMSON TROPHY (Contribution to Colts Cricket)

Alistair Frost

REG NIELD TROPHY (Junior Rugby Player of the Year) (Gr. 4)

Cameron Butler and Nicholas Freemantle

FIELDING CUP (Colts Cricket)

Miles Garnett

REG NIELD TROPHY (Senior Rugby Player of the Year)

Jack Strong

PATEL CUP (Colts Batting)

Graham Curtis

KIWI TROPHY (Grit and Determination in Rugby)

Mark Hulbert

BRUNDLE CUP (Colts Bowling)

Ammaar Adam

IGOE RUGBY CUP (Flair)

Michael Rossi

NORAH LEWIS TROPHY (Most promising colt) Curtis

Martin Eeson and Graham

WRIGHT RUGBY CUP Bradley Evans (Outstanding contribution to Rugby)

JASON STEED SHIELD (Most Improved Cricketer)

Ewan Price

HOUGH TROPHY (Most Promising Pace Bowler)

Mark Hulbert

WARWICK OLDS SHIELD (1st XI Best All Round Cricketer)

Kyle Hopper

BRUNDLE CUP (Batting)

TENNIS DOUBLES TROPHY

Ryan Murray & Alosha Chikanda

KAMBARAMI CUP (Tennis Singles)

Alosha Chikanda

TENNIS SPORTSMANSHIP

Tinashe Makamure

SENIOR TROPHY FOR SOCCER

Tafara Gowera

Edward Byrom

THE MWAMUKA CUP (Colts Soccer Player of the Year)

Takosheswa Nyabadza

JARVIS CUP (Fielding)

Michael Rossi

THE GUMBO CUP (Outstanding Commitment to Soccer)

Peniel Mangunda

LAKE CRICKETER OF THE YEAR

Edward Byrom Alistair Frost

WATERS TROPHY (Colts Sportsmanship)

Chase Onorati

HICKMAN TROPHY (Junior Squash) SENIOR SQUASH TROPHY

Ryan Murray

DESNA CAMPBELL VOLLEY BALL TROPHY

Tafara Makombe

YEATMAN CUP (Squash Sportsmanship)

Ross Scott-Riddell

CHESS JUNIOR TROPHY

Abias Chivhayo

CHESS SENIOR TROPHY

Taashira Chikosi

CAVANAGH TROPHY Bradley Evans (Outstanding Commitment to Hockey)

DRAMA CUP

Michael Jellicoe

PRICE TROPHY (Hockey Player of the Year)

Michael Rossi

HOWARD ARRAND TROPHY (Outstanding service to Music/Marimba)

Tinotenda Chitambo

LEROY DUBELY CUP (Contribution to Colts Rugby)

Graham Curtis MCGEORGE ART TROPHY

Taashira Chikosi

REG NIELD TROPHY (Colts Rugby Player of the Year)

Chase Onorati

PUBLIC SPEAKING SENIOR CUP

Ross Hayter

PUBLIC SPEAKING JUNIOR CUP

Reece Williams

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Special Prizes (continued)

ZORORO MAKAMBA (Helpfulness)

James Harrison and Chad Scallan

GIBB TROPHY (Good Fellowship)

Edward Byrom

BAWDEN CUP (Perseverance, Loyalty, Participation)

Batsirai Chirombo

D W YOUNG TROPHY – Academic

Farai Kasukuwere

HONOURS TIES Head & Deputies

KAAGMAN CUP (Vigorously Embracing School Life)

Tafara Gowera

Edward Byrom (Headboy); Mark Hulbert and Tanaka Gumbo (Deputy Headboys)

JOHN QUINCEY SHIELD (Courage and Perseverance)

Nicholas Grainger

Zim Hockey

Bradley Evans, Tinotenda Chitambo, Michael Rossi

BUTRESS SHIELD – Loyalty

Tanaka Gumbo Zim BMX Zim Dance Sport

Nicholas Warren Michael Jellicoe

THE HEADMASTER'S CUP

Bradley Croukamp

BRENDAN GALLAGHER TROPHY (Dux Award - Endeavour, Courage, Kindness)

Edward Byrom

ROSE SHIELD (Champion House)

Gregory

COLLEN CHIHAMBAKWE Jack Strong MEMORIAL SHIELD (Participation and Enjoyment in Sport)

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MILNE TROPHY (Outstanding Sportsmanship)

Michael Rossi and Kyle Hopper

SEKESAYI MABASHA MEMORIAL TROPHY (Academic and Sporting)

Mark Hulbert

Saint John’s Preparatory School for Boys

Senior colours

Back: M. Nyabereka; K. Mackenzie; D. Williams; R. Scott-Riddell; N. Warren; L. Butler; T. Makamure; T. Chitambo; T. Fundira; B. Chirombo; J. Harrison; P. Mangunda; S. Post; T. Lindsay-White Standing: T. Gowera; C. Scallan; A. Nyamuda; E. Price; M. Madziva; F. Kasukuwere; J. Strong; T. Mahofa; J. Waller; R. Murray; C. Clayton-Howe; T. Makombe; L. Shao Seated: M. Sibanda; R. Hayter; M. Rossi; K. Hopper; T. Gumbo; Mr M Mackenzie; E. Byrom; M. Hulbert; B. Evans; T. Chikosi; B. Bichard Front: T. Chatikobo; N. Welch; S. Donaldson; A. Chikanda; A. Sithole

Junior colours

Back: D. Sikala; M. Chareka; M. Eeson; E. Chimimba; E. Van Rooyen; P. Mwamuka Middle: C. Butler; R. Plunkett; P. Plunkett; T. Warren; D. Ndoro; I. Kloppers; D. Trivedy; H. James Seated: K. Detering; R. Williams; G. Curtis; Mr M Mbundire; C. Onorati; D. Annandale; T. Mpofu

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Honours ties

Back: N. Warren (BMX); B. Evans (Cricket & Hockey); T. Chitambo (Hockey): M. Rossi (Hockey).

Sitting: T. Gumbo (Deputy Headboy); Mr. M. Mackenzie; E. Byron (Headboy & Cricket); M. Hulbert (Deputy Headboy & Cricket) Absent: M. Jellicoe (Dancesport)

Grade 7N leavers

Back: W. Kawodza; D. Williams; R. Vyas; T. Madziva; M. Midzi; P. Patel; S. Hook Middle: M. Al-Khalil; T. Makombe; C. Scallan; B. Croukamp; T. Mahofa; K. Hopper; F. Adam; F. Kasukuwere Front: R. Sibanda; T. Majero; J. Harrison; W. Scott; D. Whitaker; M. Hulbert; . N. Grainger

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Grade 7S leavers

Back: T. Gumbo; M. Sibanda; J. Nyabadza; J. Matangi; K. Van Ruiten; S. Bellini-Martin; A. Nyamuda; P. Naik; T. Makamure Middle: D. Balneaves; B. Chirombo; N. Tarinda; M. Bwerinofa; I. Baig; M. Stoltzer; J. Waller; T. Chitambo; R. Marais; B. Hlatshwayo Front: T. Lindsay-White; B. Mallon; N. Warren; T. Way; Mr B Chimhau; M. Rossi; T. Gowera; M. Nyabereka

Grade 7E leavers

Back: T. Mangiza; M. Jellicoe; A. Atwell; T. Parewa; T. Chikosi; E. Byrom; K. Mackenzie; P. Mangunda Middle: T. Chigaru; B. Bichard; T. Mbizi; B. Evans; B. Lilford; D. Hanssen; C. Clayton-Howe; N. Wilson; E. Price Front: R. Tavaguta; B. Nyahunzwi; R. Scott-Riddell; Mr L Mutsago; S. Post; . T. Swan; D. Goredema Year Book 2009

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Chess The Chess Club did not have a successful season in both the A and B leagues. The A team played six games. They lost five and drew one. Two matches were cancelled. The B team played five games. They lost four and won one.

Two matches – against Hellenic and Heritage were cancelled.

The majority of our chess players this year were Grade 4 and 5 pupils. There was only one Grade 6 pupil and four Grade 7 boys in the A team. Most of the good players were

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involved in other sporting activities. In most of the matches we had less than ten players in each team.

For the 2010 chess season, I am recommending that we only compete in the B league so that we can select the best ten boys to represent the school. In that way there will be competition among the chess club members for selection into the team.

B Chimhau - Coach

Most of the good players were involved in other sporting activities. In most of the matches we had less than ten players in each team.

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Chess A

team

Standing: N. Macray; D. Limpic; B. Chirombo; T. Chitambo; K. Anderson; D. Williams Seated: L. Davis; T. Chikosi; Mr B Chimhau; T. Makamure; D. Aucamp

Chess B

team

Standing: A. Ndhlovu; T. Chimbwanda; M. Murapa; N. Chamba; T Maphosa; M De Souza Seated: K. Mashinya; A. Chivayo; Mr B Chimhau; C. Kwaramba; M. Roscoe Front: K Blythewood Year Book 2009

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Public

speaking

The interhouse Public Speaking competition was held at the end of the first term and the following finalists were selected.

Juniors:- Martin Eeson, Hadley James, Sebastian Sheehan, Dev Trivedy, Thomas Waugh and Reece Williams.

Seniors:- Edward Byrom, Ross Hayter, Lebohang Mwamuka, Michael Rossi, Chad Scallan and Brendan Sylvester.

The contestants did very well and should be commended for their bravery and polished performances.

In the junior section, Reece Williams won the Eliezer Cup with Dev Trivedy runner-up and Sebastian Sheehan third.

Unfortunately Martin Eeson was unavailable for the competition due to a swimming commitment in South Africa.

In the senior section, Ross Hayter won the Elliot Cup with Chad Scallan runner-up and Brendan Sylvester third.

The scores were tallied and Ambrose came first winning the Richard Heap trophy with Jerome second and Gregory third.

Senior Public speaking

Standing: M. Rossi; C. Scallan; E. Byrom; B. Sylvester Seated: L. Mwamuka; Mrs S Ellis; R. Hayter

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Many thanks to all the staff who helped with the competitions and to the parents for helping their children learn their speeches. Also, many thanks to Mr Mackenzie and Mrs Ruth Rodger, a well known speech and drama teacher, for adjudicating the finals.

The Inter-Schools Public Speaking Competition was run over two nights due to a large number of schools participating. It is encouraging to see the numbers increasing.

The junior competition took place on 6 April at Gateway Junior school. Our juniors excelled and came third overall.

The senior competition was held on the next night.

Unfortunately we were not placed in the top three but when the junior and senior scores were added together we came third overall. We were very proud of our gentlemen and look forward to next year.

To all our budding orators, follow the advice from Gary Player, a great South African golfer:“The more I practice, the luckier I get!”

S Ellis TIC Public Speaking

Junior Public speaking

Standing: H. James; M. Eeson; D. Trivedy; S. Sheehan Sitting: R. Williams; Mrs S Ellis; T. Waugh

Marimba

Back: T. Makamure; K. Muleya; J. Nyabadza; N. Tarinda; Front: T. Gowera; M. Sibanda; T. Chitambo; M. Bwerinofa; T. Gumbo

Choir

Back: K. Chiwara; T. Gomba; Z. Whyte; N. Chamba; T. Masenda; A. Sithole; M. Nichole; L. Mwamuka; P. Tuci; D. Pike; M. Timba; M. Nyabareka 2nd row: M. Brown; R. Hunda; M. Shonhiwa; C. Du Toit; A. Nyamuda; J. Nyabadza; B. Croukamp; T. Chitambo; M. Sibanda; B. Chirombo; A. Nyawayi; M. Bosha; K. Anderson seated: M. Mwamuka; W. Annesley; C. Kwaramba; E. Chimimba; T. Gumbo; Mrs M Croukamp; Ms M de Bruinjn; T. Nyabadza; T. Maposa; T. Mutumi; K. Detering; A. Chivayo ground: M. Masava; B. Masekesa; T. Motsi; A. Ndhlovu; N. Deketeke

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Cricket tour 2009 28th OCTOBER Left Harare at 7.30am for Johannesburg. The boys were so excited and for some it was the first time on a plane. We then connected for Durban and arrived there at 12.30. Two kombis were hired for us. Thanks to Glen and Pippa Byrom and Leanne Hopper for having everything organized for the team. We headed for Virginia Lodge where we checked in and had lunch before departing for Umhlanga Beach where the boys had lots of fun before heading back to the Lodge for shower, supper and an early night. The boys were so excited they actually forgot they were on a cricket tour!

29TH OCTOBER – MATCH Practice the team had a light practice session at Northwood Primary School indoor nets. Good practice with the batsmen batting well and the bowlers bowling good line and length. We finished off with 30 mins of fielding.

The weather in the morning was overcast and threatening rain. It had rained the previous night for about 4 hours so the wicket at Northland was damp and soft but nonetheless we were happy to play our first game of the tour. We left the Lodge at 12.30 and the game started at 1.30.

Before practice and match we went through the game against Northlands and discussed what we did wrong.

I emphasized on batsmen building their innings by playing the ball on merit and the ball on the ground and also batting all the 30 overs and bowlers bowling in pairs and avoiding a lot of extras.

Since the wicket was wet and soft we were looking to bowl first. Unfortunately we lost a vital toss and we were put in to bat on a sticky wicket which was not easy to bat on. Our boys did not do themselves any favours. We had a bad start with two of our top order batters running themselves out and some of them playing bad shots. In the 9th over we were struggling at 30 for 4, with the captain Edward Byrom showing some resistance with the bat until he was bowled for 17 runs. Thereafter our middle order collapsed with bad short selection. Angus Curtis and Kyle Hopper were caught off bad balls which they could have easily hit for a boundary had they kept them down. We were finally bowled out cheaply for 59 runs with Mark Hulbert being the only batsman batting reasonably well.

The practice went well with everybody practicing according to the game plan. We also worked on calling between the wickets since we had two top order batsmen run out cheaply in the previous match.

We did not bowl well either as we bowled short again on a wet wicket which made it easy for the opposition, Northlands, to get the required 59 runs. We managed to get two wickets with Mark Hulbert and Bradley Evans bowling well.

We lost this game by 8 wickets - not the start we were hoping for, but the boys learnt from the experience.

30th OCTOBER – MATCH V VIRGINIA PREP The team had another practice in the morning at 9am. The match against Virginia was in the afternoon.

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Virginia Prep School – the wicket here was nice and hard and was good to bat on. We won our first toss and elected to bat first. The batsmen did not disappoint and we posted a score of 197 in 30 overs and credit goes to Edward Byrom who scored a brilliant 55 runs and who was ably supported by Nick Welch (39) Kyle Hopper (37).

The batters played well and according to the game plan with only one batsman getting run out this time. The calling between the wickets in this game improved greatly. The bowlers bowled well to defend our total.

Angus Curtis and Ewan Price in particular bowled well with Curtis capturing 4 wickets and Price finishing with good figures of 3 wkts for 20 runs. We won this match by 50 runs.

A good game of cricket not because we won but because the boys played well and stuck to the game plan. The fielding was good but the only worrying thing about this match was the amount of extras bowled by the bowlers and we had to work on that for our next match v Penzance.

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31st OCTOBER/1st NOVEMBER Fun was had by everyone on the weekend with the boys going to the Kookaburra Factory and buying cricket kit at up to 60% discount. I must admit that I went into that factory – looked at all that equipment – and felt like coming out of retirement and playing again!! Most of the boys used most of their pocket money at the factory. They could not resist buying one or two items to add to their cricket equipment! The rest of Saturday was spent on the beach having lunch followed by shopping at Gateway Mall.

Sunday morning we had fielding practice on the beach for about an hour. The catching was good – maybe because we were on the beach! the throwing was excellent too and the boys really enjoyed it.

We then went into Ushaka Wet and Wild and Sea World where they had fun for the rest of Sunday before heading back to the Lodge for supper and a Hansie Cronje movie. nd

2 NOVEMBER - MATCH v PENZANCE After the morning practice at Virginia School the team left for Penzance School which is 20km from Virginia Lodge. The match was a 30 over match and started at 1.30pm.

The wicket at Penzance was not well prepared – it was bare, with patches of grass and it had not been rolled properly so it was not easy to bat on. Some balls stayed low and some took off head height at a good length. We lost the toss and we were put on to bat.

We managed to put on 137 all out in 29.4 overs with Nick Welsh playing a gutsy innings of 25 runs on a difficult wicket with other batters struggling to score off bad bowlers which had been bowled to them.

137 was a decent score on a difficult wicket but I felt we needed another 20 or more runs to win the match.

We bowled half decently to capture 8 of the Penzance wickets with Ewan Price bowling well and ending up with figures of 4wkts for 15 runs in his spell of 6 overs.

A couple of overs of bad bowling from the spinners and the opening bowlers made it easy for Penzance to get to our score but it was a great come back from St Johns and we almost snatched a win. It was a pity to lose by a narrow margin of 2 wickets considering we were playing against boys who were a year or two older than ours.

All in all a good game of cricket which we could have won if all the bowlers had bowled well and not bowled

full tosses and short deliveries. I was impressed by the St John's boys fighting spirit. They played their hearts out and almost won the match but luck was not on our side.

After the game Penzance School hosted a braai dinner for the team and parents and it was good to see our boys and Penzance boys getting together and sharing ideas on how to play cricket. A lovely day was had by all and good cricket was played by both schools. We had great support from the St John's parents.

3rd NOVEMBER – MATCH V CLIFTON We won the toss on a very good pitch to bat on but the batsmen did not bat well and kept on giving away their wickets cheaply. We had a solid start with Mark Hulbert and Nick Welch playing well and playing the ball according to merit. They had a partnership of 22 runs before Nick Welch was bowled playing across the line to a straight delivery.

Mark Hulbert went on to make a decent score of 20 before the rest of the batsmen perished cheaply due to bad short selection on a very good batting track and were finally bowled out for 125 in 33 overs. Not a good total to defend in a 35 over match and on a wicket playing well.

In the field we managed to contain them with the spinners bowling tightly and not giving away runs. In particular Ewan Price bowled very well to end up with figures of 3 – 18 in his allocated 7 overs. Even with Ewan's brilliant effort, however, we could not manage to win the game. Clifton managed to get to our score with only 3 overs to spare which was a great effort from St John's boys in the field considering we had made a low score of 125 runs. Kyle Hopper was voted man of the match by the Clifton coach but my man of the match went to Ewan Price who pulled us back into the game.

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Cricket tour

4th NOVEMBER – MATCH V DURBAN PREP HIGH SCHOOL – DAY/NITE What a great game of cricket. From the time we arrived in Durban every school we had played before DPHS told us how brilliant DPHS was at cricket and most of them said it was the best junior schools cricket team in Durban but this did not put off the St John's cricket team and it actually made them perform better than ever on the day. The boys were composed and fired up for the match. They wanted to match their opponents man to man and that is exactly what they did.

Before the match we wanted to bat first the reason being that batting under lights is challenging and we were not used to this. Luckily we won the toss and elected to bat and we had a good start with Mark Hulbert and Nick Welch sharing opening partnership of 42 runs before Mark Hulbert was dismissed for 11. Nick went on to play one of the best innings I have seen from a junior school boy cricketer. He made 95 runs and batted for 39.4 sharing partnership with Edward Byrom who scored a good looking 18 before throwing away his wicket getting caught on the boundary trying to go for third boundary in the over.

Kyle Hopper also batted well with Nick scoring 22 runs and in the process giving most of the strike to Nick so that he could try and get his 100. Unfortunately Nick was run out going for a second run and also to remain on strike. What a great innings by Nick Welch. We ended up with a total of 199 for 6 in 40 overs.

We started well with the new ball with James Waller and Mark Hulbert bowling well and Hulbert capturing the first wicket in his first over. We bowled well in some overs and badly in others and after 30 overs DPHS were in a commanding position of 150 needing only 50 runs to win in 10 overs. At that stage we looked dead and buried before Nick Welch bowled a superb spell of 5 overs to finish off with figures of 4 – 15 in 5 overs with his 96 with the bat making him man of the match. DPHS, needing 7 runs in the last over to win, only managed 6 and that was due to great work by Angus Curtis who bowled the last over under pressure. He did so well.

The match was tied at 199 a piece. What a game of cricket. Nerve wracking but hats off to the St John's boys for playing a superb game of cricket.

All in all a great tour which saw the boys improve gradually as the tour progressed. Considering most of the matches we played the boys were one and two years older than our boys, did not stop our boys from playing beautiful cricket and enjoying it at the same time. I felt in other matches we did not bat well and we never had enough runs on the board to defend except for matches against Virginia Prep and DPHS but it was a good learning experience for the boys.

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The boys did well to adapt to the playing conditions in South Africa. The cricket pitches in SA at this age group is normal – 22 yards and our boys were used to the shorter cricket pitch hence the bowlers, especially pace bowlers, struggled in our early games on tour.

The boys were well disciplined on and off the field and they bonded well on tour. They were always there for each other on and off the field as well.

This tour was a success because of the sheer hard work from two ladies namely Leanne Hopper and Pippa Byrom. They organised the playing kit for the boys, the plane tickets, etc and they did all the running around in Durban to make sure that every boy was neatly dressed and well fed for the matches. I want to take this opportunity to thank them so much for what they did for the team on tour. You were part of the team and you looked after us very well. Thank you very much.

Well done to each and every boy who represented St Johns on this tour and I wish you all the best in your cricket careers. To all the parents who supported us on tour, a big thank you from myself and the team and also thank you for organising the tour. The boys enjoyed it and did their best. To Mike Mackenzie thank you for giving us the go ahead to go on this tour.

D MUTENDERA

Senior cricket first

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Wow, what a great year of good cricket the First XI played.

Before I even report on the matches we played in the calendar year, I just want to say that it was a pleasure to coach a bunch of disciplined, teachable, enthusiastic, well behaved and well bonded boys. The team was well captained by Edward Byrom who led from the front with the bat averaging 70 in the year 2009. He was ably supported by Nicholas Welch, Ryan Murray, Bradley Evans, Mark Hulbert and Kyle Hopper. Kyle Hopper, Mark Hulbert and Ewan Price dominated the bowling department, with Kyle Hopper capturing the most wickets in the year.

Kyle Hopper bowled beautiful leg breaks, which included goggles. Most junior batsmen of opposition schools struggled to read his bowling, hence Kyle was successful and ended up with a bag full of wickets.

All the bowlers bowled well, but the spinners were a lot more successful as they managed, in most matches, to keep the run rate down and at the same time capturing wickets. Mark Hulbert was economical with the new ball and also bowled well at the end of the innings and he was well supported by the other seamers in the form of James Waller, Angus Curtis, Peter Davis and Bradley Evans.

Michael Rossi, Peter Davis, Angus Curtis and Nicholas Welch were superb in the field. Their catching and ground fielding was a marvel to watch and they were supported well by the rest of the boys in the team.

In the first term, the team was unbeaten in normal cricket, winning matches convincingly against Ruzawi twice, Hartmann House, Springvale, Lilfordia and Whitestone. In the third term, the 1st XI played beautiful cricket and only managed to lose two matches to Lilfordia and Ruzawi. The third term also saw Edward Byrom scoring four consecutive half centuries against Eaglesvale, Hartmann House, Gateway and Ruzawi. A superb achievement from a naturally talented left handed batsman.

We participated in two cricket festivals this year, but we were unfortunate not to win any of them. We finished third at the Falcon College Cricket Festival and were runners up at the Lilfordia Day/Nite Cricket Festival, losing in the final by six runs to the hosts Lilfordia who were celebrating their centenary.

We were by far the strongest team in Zimbabwe at the U13 level considering the amount of matches we won and the way we played the game. We had depth in the batting. We had boys who could bat well, batting at number 9 and 10 and every boy in the team, except the wicket keeper, could bowl very well. A lovely team to coach which played beautiful cricket most of the time and was a joy to watch.

The team also played with a great deal of enthusiasm, commitment and courage throughout the year. To the boys who are leaving the Prep and going on to the College, all the best of luck and keep playing well and enjoy the game of cricket.

1st XI

Back: R. Hayter; N. Welch; J. Waller; T. Mackie; P. Davis; A. Curtis Sitting: M. Hulbert; E. Price; E. Byrom; Mr D Mutendera; K. Hopper; B. Evans; M. Rossi Front: R. Murray

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Congratulations go out to the following boys for being selected for the Harare Schools cricket.

Harare A Edward Byrom Bradley Evans Nicholas Welch Mark Hulbert Kyle Hopper

Harare B Michael Rossi Angus Curtis Peter Davis Ryan Murray

Harare C Ewan Price James Waller

Well done, too, to Edward Byrom, Bradley Evans, Mark Hulbert, Nicholas Welsh and Kyle Hopper for making the Zim U13 team.

Lastly, to all the parents, I just want to thank you for your support during the year. To the mums for all the teas you supplied during the year – they were fantastic. A huge thank you, too, to all the scorers for a wonderful job of scoring and having the scorebook neatly written up – thank you very much.

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Results V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V

Gateway Ruzawi Hartmann House Lilfordia Ruzawi Whitestone Springvale Eaglesvale Hartmann House Twin Rivers Gateway Ruzawi Lilfordia Whitstone Ruzawi Springvale

D MUTENDERA COACH

won by 85 runs won by 18 runs won by 45 runs won by 8 wickets won by 4 wickets won by 10 wickets won by 6 wickets won by 93 runs won by 8 runs won by 9 wickets won by 130 runs won by 25 runs lost by 61 runs won by 89 runs lost by 6 wickets won by 8 wickets

Senior cricket second This year was a great year for 2nd Team Cricket. The team was well balanced, winning most of our matches.

Our bowlers bowled very well, restricting teams to modest totals, which our batsmen were able to chase down. The boys showed great team spirit and they all played some fantastic cricket.

I would like to thank Mrs Butler for sponsoring the caps.

The boys looked really smart in them. Also Mrs Way for organising teas for our home matches. Finally, to all the parents for their support they gave me and the team, a big thank you.

Results 1st Term vs vs vs

Gateway Ruzawi Hartmann House

won by 10 wickets won by 6 wickets won by 34 runs

XI vs vs vs

Hellenic Lilfordia Ruzawi

won by 9 wickets won by 78 runs won by 10 runs

2nd Term vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs vs

Barwick Hartmann House Twin Rivers Gateway Ruzawi Lilfordia Ruzawi Sharon Twin Rivers

Played Won Lost

won by 6 wickets lost by 1 wicket won by 83 runs won by 63 runs won by 7 wickets won by 168 runs lost by 5 wickets won by 5 wickets won by 158 runs 15 matches 13 matches 2 matches

B Chauhan Coach

2nd XI

Back: R. Hayter; B. Bichard; T. Mackie; A. Nyamuda; J. Greenway Middle: B. Mallon; L. Butler; Mr B Chauhan; A. Lake; M. Balfour Seated: J. Harrison Absent: T Way

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Cricket 3rd team The third eleven had a very good season. We played a total of 10 games. We won nine and lost 1. The team was well captained by Brendan Sylvester and Mathew SandysThomas. The pool of bowlers was massive, dismissing opposition at ease. We played in the A division league playing mostly first teams of Government schools and some second teams but out boys stood their ground.

I would like to congratulate the third team boys for a

fantastic season of good cricket and hope to see you progress in your cricket playing. I further thank parents for your support and teas - even your support when we bowled out teams for low scores such as 11 runs and getting it in one over and your son does not have a chance to bat! Once more thank you for your support.

W Ndimutseyi Coach

Back: K. Mackenzie; C. Harrison; B. Lilford; S. Bellini-Martin; A. Attwell Seated: T. Gumbo; B. Sylvester; Mr W Ndimutseyi; M. Sandys-Thomas; R. Scott-Riddell Front: S. Donaldson

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Cricket 4th team

Back: C. Scallan; D. McKinnon; R. Wilson; T. Curle; D. Williams Seated: A. Onorati; H. Silk; Mr W. Ndimutseyi; J. Strong; S. Hook Front: H. Silk; R. Boshi

Cricket 5th team

Back: T. Gowera; W. Karim; G. Shephard; I. Baig; F. Adam; P. Mangunda Front: D. Limpic; T. Reid; Mr M Mbundire; T. Lindsay-White; J. Thomas

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Cricket 6th team

Back: M. Nyabereka; A. Phillips; I. Hakulandaba; B. Perry Middle: J. Sudlow; S. Mellor; J. Nyabadza; K. Van Ruiten; T. Chambati Front: M. Gunning; B. Durrant; Mr M Mbundire; M. Chatikobo; A. Chikanda

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Colts A

cricket

There is no doubt this team was simply heads and shoulders above their opponents. Each time they were out on the pitch they would enjoy themselves and play to instructions. I would like to mention that this group, which was well captained by Alistair Frost was a real pleasure to coach during the 3rd term.

Ammaar Adam was the pick of the bowlers claiming 19 wickets in 10 matches. Wicket keeper Damien White led the batting together with Alistair Frost averaging 33.75 and 27.63 respectively. Miles Garnett and Graham Curtis were outstanding on the field, saving lots of runs and taking brilliant catches.

where we won all our matches, beating Whitestone by 36 runs, Springvale by 8 wickets and a thrashing 7 wicket victory over Ruzawi, dismissing them for a mere 76 runs inside 25 overs thanks to Martin Eeson's 3 for 9 in 5 overs.

At the Peterhouse 6-A Side we managed to win the tag rugby and soccer competitions, but unfortunately cricket could not take place due to bad weather conditions. The year saw 8 of our boys being selected to play for Mashonaland Province.

Special thanks must go to our kit sponsor Mrs Ahlijah, Mrs Frost for her help and to all the parents for their contributions.

F Mutare

The highlight of the season was at the Quadrangular

Back: P. Mbanje; M. Eeson; A. Adam; J. Snyman; K. Robinson; J. Booth Middle: M. Garnett; A. Frost; D. White; G. Curtis; M. Davenport Seated: D. Trivedy

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Colts B

cricket

The Colts B team had a successful season winning most of their matches. The standard of cricket that the boys showed this year was much improved, compared with 2008 especially in the 3rd term where we managed back to back wins over our perennial rivals Ruzawi.

Our strength this year was more on the batting in that we would post huge totals on several occasions. Our pace bowlers were not to tight in terms of line and length but the spin bowling was particularly strong and we picked up a lot of wickets through them.

James Booth, Jake Snyman and Damien White performed really well. The three were rewarded by

being moved up to the A team mid-season and continued to do well there.

Aiden “Blikkies” Blignaut and Tyrone Beattie proved to be useful all rounders too as they scored runs consistently throughout the year. The whole team worked hard as a unit and played the game in good spirit.

Special thanks must go to all the mums and dads for their continued support. Thank you.

F Mutare

Back : J. Layard; C. Young; R. Smith; T. Warren; M. Lindsay; M. Motsi Seated: T. Nyabadza; T. Beattie; A. Blignaut; C. Onorati; Z. White

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Colts C

cricket

This was a great year for the boys. We played 8 games, winning 4 and losing 4. Luckily the weather was good and we did not have to abandon any games! The boys played well and faced their competition with determination. The

team's fielding and bowling improved greatly throughout the year. I wish all the boys good luck as they proceed with their cricket.

Mr Dikanipfuwa Coach

Back : K. Anderson; D. Annandale; M. Moyo; I. Kloppers; N. Macray Middle: M. Brown; C. Wright; Mr D. Mabhodho; W. Hunda; T. Mpofu Front: R. Williams; S. Harrison; K. Stangroom

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Colts D

cricket

Back: B. Masekesa; L. Mavima; A. Al Khalil; I. Curle; R. Hunda; B. Mazivanhanga Middle: A. Mangudya; G. Vlahakis; Mr D. Mabhodho; C. Lindsay-White;B. Watson Front: K. Smith; T. Maphosa; F. Chinhamo

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Grade 4 A cricket This year's group was a real pleasure to coach. Plenty of talent, effort and of intelligent.

Their results were outstanding. Once they understood how cricket worked, there was no holding them back. The team was unbroken in the 3rd term and won the league.

Several boys scored their maiden half centuries and there were many five wicket hauls by bowlers.

fine cricket captain one day.

The boys worked well as a team and were all willing to give their best.

Thank you to the mums for teas and everybody else who came to support their sons.

T Kwatengera Coach

The side was very well led by C Butler who will be a very

Back: L. Hounsell; K. Tenkrooden; S. Gumbo; H. James; M. Chareka Middle: E. Van Rooyen; C. Butler; Mr T Kwatengera; R. Stewart; J. Bichard Seated: G. Dollar

Grade 4 B cricket I have heard it said that cricket is all about statistics. Well, here are our statistics…

Played 10 – won 9 lost 1 Talk about boring!!

But what about these statistics….

We scored 1063 runs – our opponents only managed 578!!!

We scored exactly 100 boundaries – we conceded only 41!!!

We played Ruzawi four times and beat them three times!!

Ruzawi's Tawanda Muyeye scored 128 runs against us.

The rest of his team put together only scored 118 with the bat!! Tawanda Muyeye also took most of their wickets.

In fact, Tawanda Muyeye even became a part of our war cry

– Muye ye ye ….. Chabunga Muye ye ye ….. Chablaya Muye ye ye ….. Tichawina Muye ye ye ….. St John's HOY!!

But statistics cannot possibly tell the true story of this brilliant team or of their fantastic season! I have coached many good teams over the years but this lot will go down as the best ever! Why? It wasn't about winning!! In fact, they really couldn't care two hoots whether we won or lost. All they wanted to do was play hard and have fun. They, more than any team I have ever coached, played sport for FUN – fun was the aim and fun was what we achieved. Now, this is such an incredibly Year Book 2009

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unusual approach in today's world of win-at-all-costs, that one has to ask the question, “Where does this attitude come from?” (I refuse to say 'From whence does this attitude come?' – stupid language!!)

The answer is “From their parents!”

What a great bunch of parents! In fact, a perfect bunch!

They were there supporting their darlings (I can' believe I just described them as darlings!!) They eventually learnt to actually watch the game, they eventually learnt not to run out their sons by screaming ridiculously from the side-lines, they eventually learnt to applaud politely when we passed the 50 or 100 mark and never once did they yell out “KILL HIM!!” or groan embarrassingly when Junior dropped a vital catch or missed a run-out! They were even caught applauding good play from the opponents on numerous occasions! No wonder their children had such a positive attitude towards sport!!

And I certainly enjoyed myself this season. In fact, our matches were the perfect fillip in these trying economic and political times. (Ooops! Sorry! I forgot that Mrs McKinnon might be reading this! A “Fillip” is defined by the Collins Concise Dictionary as 'something that adds stimulation or enjoyment) Where was I? Yes, I certainly had fun. In fact, I only narrowly managed to avoid being hugged TWICE. Evans even asked for permission once! And several boys called me “Dad” by mistake – always a clear sign that they are relaxed.

I loved the fact that they all had their “moments” – those fine catches, smacking that boundary, that spectacular run-out, the time the middle stump was sent tumbling end over end towards Jameson, the time Mr Ntini was hit on the leg whilst he talked on his cell phone and rolled down a hill at the same time, the time our wicky managed a caught-and-bowled – every kid had their day!!

But my “moment-of-the-season” was a whole match.

21st September 2009 playing against Ruzawi at Ruzawi.

Tensions were high – we were 2-1 up and it was a series decider. Ruzawi won the toss and elected to bat. We agreed on an 18-over match and a limit of four overs per bowler. Inevitably Raynor and Muyeye opened the batting for Ruzawi. Eighteen overs later, Muyeye was still Not Out and Ruzawi were 93 for 4. As we were padding up for our chance to bat, we discovered that Tawanda Muyeye was on 49 Not Out. So we elected to take off our pads, change the rules to a 19-over game, go out again and give Tawanda a chance to get his fifty. He did so and Ruzawi also got over the hundred mark.

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Then Tawanda wreaked havoc. By tea time we were reeling – 21 runs for 5 wickets after just five overs. The smiles on the faces of the Ruzawi parents said it all. We were all but done and dusted!! We couldn't possibly extricate ourselves!! But what they hadn't figured on was our spirit, a thing called “heart” and the restorative powers of a scone with strawberry jam on it!! They also hadn't considered the fact that Tawanda had already bowled three of his four overs.

Zoom Zoom (our captain, Tadiwa Chimuka) and Thug (Nathan Bailey) were at the crease after tea. Bailey did his lumberjack trick and bludgeoned a few boundaries sending the ball towards the Ruzawi dam. He soon fell and a funny little fellow came to the crease. He was so small that his pads protected his tummy and he ran like a pregnant duck. But, boy! Did he have heart!! Smacker Shara also started to smack the ball “over the hill and far away” and Ruzawi started to panic! They brought Tawanda back for his last over.

That was when I witnessed one of the most surprising things I have seen for a long time. Zoom Zoom was facing and the Black Express came roaring in. You could almost hear the thunder as the ball was sent hurtling towards the batsman. In a split second, just when one expected to hear the rattle of stumps sent flying, there was a tiny little “tink”!!!! Zoom Zoom had played a shot we hadn't seen before. I think it is called a “forward defensive” or something!! He then proceeded to block the next five balls as well!! Incredible brain!!

Tawanda's fourth over was finished, Ruzawi's force was spent and we still had a chance of getting the runs.

Even the Ruzawi parents were cheering as we passed their total in the 18th over. Now, that is how it should be! That is sport!! The fact of the matter is that by the following day the kids hardly remembered who had won. All 22 of them were remembering “their moment”.

When I finally retire at 80 (and still with a mental age of about 10) I will raise my beer mug to the sunset (the glass one with my name spelled wrong) and I will see those names engraved on my precious mug…. Daniel Aucamp, Nathan Bailey, Tadiwa Chimuka, Tristan Evans, Nicholas Freemantle, Robert Jameson, Steven McKinnon, Russell Mubaya, Anotida Ntini, Dustan Pike, Takunda Shara and Makanaka Timba … and I won't remember a single one of those names!

But I'll remember every smile and every heart! And I'll remember the year… The perfect season of 2009… and I'll consider myself privileged to have had such a fine innings.

R. Whitaker

Grade 4 B cricket

Back: M. Timba; N. Bailey; D. Pike; A. Ntini; N. Freemantle Middle: R. Mubaya; T. Chimuka; Mr R. Whitaker; D. Aucamp; A. Shara Front: S. McKinnon; R. Jameson; T. Evans

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Athletics This year's athletics team was a very good one. Ably lead

by Tanaka Gumbo (Capt) and Tafara Gowera (V/Capt), we came third in the boys section of the A division interschools athletics competition. We also managed to retain our status, that is staying in the top division for another year. What was encouraging was the performance of our relay teams on the day, with every relay team getting a place. Thanks to our relay team coaches, Mr Dhlamini, Mr Ndimutseyi and Mr Mutendera for doing a very fine job with the relay teams We also hosted and won the inter-schools friendly meeting.

Well done boys.

Athletes who stood out this year were G. Ncube and K Hamadziripi (U9); H James, C Butler and E Chimimba (U10); G Curtis and M Eeson (U11); A Sithole and A Curtis

(U12); T. Gumbo, M Hulbert, P Mangunda and T Makamure (U13).

Ambrose were too strong for the other houses in the inter-house competition. Gregory came second and Jerome third. The athletes who shone on the day were D Sikala – winner in U9 best aggregate. G Ncube and G Hamadziripi tied runners up. In the U10 category, H James winner and C Butler runner up. U11 T Mpofu winner and M Eeson runner up. U12 A Curtis winner and A Chikanda runner up.

In the U13 category T Gumbo winner and T Makamure runner up. In the Open category T Mahofa was the winner and A Attwell was the runner up.

M Mbundire Coach

Back: M. Chareka; A. Sithole; A. Chikanda; I. Hakulandaba; R. Hayter; N. Welch; K. Robinson; A. Onorati; M. Timba; K. Singano; E. Chimimba; P. Chiketsani 2nd Row: T. Mpofu; N. Nyika; N. Warren; D. Ndoro; M. Eeson; T. Way; J. Waller; R. Machingauta; E. Byrom; A. Curtis; T. Makamure; S. Tapera; T. Chimbwanda; N. Masenda Seated: M. Hulbert; A. Nyamuda; K. Hopper; T. Gowera; Mr Ndimutseyi; Mr Mbundire; T. Gumbo; M. Sibanda; M. Rossi; P. Mangunda Front: C. Butler; H. James; N. Balfour; G. Ncube; K. Hamadziripi; D. Cawood; D. Sikala; G. Curtis

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Cross country Our cross country team was a pleasure to watch and to be associated with. We have had two years in a row now winning all the cross country meetings. We opened with the Gateway cross country in which we were first out of 11 schools.

We also came first in the prestigious Lilfordia “Three Woods” cross country out of 21 schools and won the trophy for the fourth consecutive year. We closed the chapter by winning the Ruzawi cross country and the “Flying Eagles of St Cyprians” have lost their flying ability as we beat them for the second time.

These results show great effort and perseverance from the boys especially coming for the 7am practices. Many thanks go to Mrs Gowera and Mrs Curle, the captain's mothers, for their support and the organisation of a braai at the end of the season.

Junior Full Colours : R Plunket; C Butler; E Chimimba; E Van Rooyen; M Chareka; T Warren; M Eeson; G Curtis; T Mpofu; D Ndoro Senior Full Colours: R Hayter; T Curle (V-Capt); T Gowera (Capt) ; D McKinnon; L Butler; M Hulbert.

The Inter-house Cross Country results were - 3rd Jerome, 2nd Gregory and 1st Ambrose.

Well done boys – lets see more fire in the John's Cross Country team next year and keep raising our flag!!

W Ndimutseyi (Coach)

Congratulations to the following boys who had outstanding performances C Butler; E Chimimba; E Van Rooyen; T Gowera; T Curle; M Eeson and G Curtis.

The following boys were awarded Junior half colours : D. Sikala and P Plunket

Back: M. Chareka; E. Chimimba; D. Pike; D. Fryer; D. Ndoro; M. Eeson; T. Warren; E. Way; R. Tsipayi; D. Dorwood; B. Meyer; R. Plunket; D. Cawood; D. Aucamp; P. Plunket; B. Fowler Middle: Z. White; N. Welch; K. Mackenzie; T. Reid; M. Rossi; T. Way; L. Butler; K. Hopper; B. Thomas; D. McKinnon; K. Robinson; M.Balfour; A. Curtis; T. Mpofu Seated: K. Hamadziripi; D. Sikala; M. Frost; R. Hayter; M. Hulbert; T. Gowera; Mr Ndimutseyi; T. Curle; G. Curtis; M. Garnett; C. Bulter; E. Van Rooyen; N. Balfour

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Triathlon

Back: N. Chamba; H. Silk; I. Kloppers; L. Collins; M. Balfour Middle: N. Macray; L. Butler; T. Mackie; D. Williams; B. Durrant; J. Harrison Sitting: K. Mackenzie; J. Thomas; Mr A Squires; C. Scallen; A. Lake Ground: C. Butler; A. Curtis

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Swimming

Well there we have it! Another swimming season has come and gone in what seems like the blink of an eye.

Very well done to all the swimmers who contributed towards making this yet another highly successful year for St John's. As I have said before, coaching such a highly dedicated, competitive and motivated group of children is an absolute pleasure and my thanks go to both the boys and their parents for putting so much time and effort into this activity. It is also so rewarding to note that our U9's were particularly strong this year which gives us much hope for future success in this discipline. Who said that swimming was a dying sport??

As usual, our first meeting of the season was the Flippers Gala. This is an annual event, hosted by ourselves, and is a friendly occasion where the emphasis is on enjoyment and scores don't really matter. Having said this, however, it does give coaches the opportunity to see how their swimmers fare against those from other schools and is a pretty important event for St. John's as it is the only gala in which we are able to enter our “B” Team swimmers.

Having done well here, with our “A” Team winning and our “B” Team managing to secure 6th place, we began to focus on the next event – the Pisces Gala.

This is where we team up with Chisipite to swim against a Bishopslea/Ruzawi and Hartmann House/Convent combination. It was our turn to host this event and all went remarkably smoothly. Our “A” Team did exceptionally well managing to beat those in second place, which

happened to be our “B” Team, by 100 points. I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the Mashonaland Swimming Association for providing officials to do the torrid jobs such as referee and judging of stroke, touch and turn.

Thank you, too, to our parents for providing the most incredible teas.

The climax of the season is always the Inter Schools' Gala held at the Les Brown Pool. Once again, our boys did exceptionally well claiming the Division 1 trophy for the fifteenth consecutive year. No records were broken, but winning 14 out of the 17 events in which we participated is certainly nothing to be sneezed at.

The season ended with the Ruzawi Invitational Gala which is slightly different for us as it is the only gala in which we swim individual events. Consequently we took a really small, but hugely enthusiastic team with us and returned to Harare tired, but victorious. A number of records were broken here Brett Hounsell in the U9 Breaststroke and Aiden Onorati in the U12 Crawl. Our U12 boys also broke the Crawl Relay record.

Thanks to the parents for their amazing support and to the swimming captain, Drew Williams and vice captains, Eddie Byrom and Brad Evans for carrying out their duties effectively.

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Swimming 1st team

Back: L. Davis; C. Butler; J. Booth; R. Plunkett; C. Onorati; J. Cowley; M Rossi; P. Plunkett; B. Meyer; G. Curtis; D. Dorward; F. Deacon Middle: Mrs M Tanner; M. Eeson; A. Onorati; D. Annandale; D. Bowl; T. Reid; K. Hopper; T. LindsayWhite; N. Welch; H. Hulbert; N. Freemantle; B. Hounsell; Mrs D Derry Seated: M. Musaba; M. Frost; M. Booth; E. Byrom; D. Williams; B. Evans; I. Kloppers; L. Annandale; C. Onorati Front: N.Balfour; K. Platen Absent: R. Hounsell

Swimming 2nd

team

Back: D. Aucamp; Mrs. M. Tanner; A. Lake; C. Lindsay-White; K. Mackenzie; T. Fundira; R. Murray; T. Mackie; S. Post; B. Chirombo; Mrs. D. Derry; L. Hounsell Front: K. Smith; D. White; R. Smith; M. Balfour; T. Warren; C. Stangroom; J. Cawood; H. Silk

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Tennis A TEAM The A team had a very successful third term, winning all six matches convincingly in the A League.

The A team was represented by R. Murray, A. Chikanda, A. Sithole, M. Chatikobo, E. Byrom and N. Welch.

good sportsmanship and reliability was more impressive.

The B team consisted of L. Butler, R. Hayter, A. Curtis, A. Frost, K. Hopper, W-A Karim, D. Whitaker, T. Makamure, F. Adam and T. Fundira.

The Doubles Championship was won by R. Murray and A. Chikanda. They beat the partnership of N. Welch and A. Curtis.

Many thanks to all the mums for providing delicious eats for our matches and well done to T. Makamure for being awarded the cup for Tennis Sportsmanship.

In the Singles Championship A. Chikanda beat A. Sithole.

R. Murray was re-awarded colours and A. Chikanda, A. Sithole, M. Chatikobo, E. Byrom and N. Welch were awarded colours for the first time. The team played well and showed good sportsmanship in the league matches.

It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm of the boys and they deserved to be proud of their achievements.

B TEAM During the third term, the B team won all their matches in the B League. The team played well and some of the players even served aces! However, their enthusiasm,

We wish all the boys that are leaving success in their tennis in the years ahead. As many of the 2009 players will be in Grade Seven in 2010, we will be fielding two strong teams next year.

G ESSLEMONT S ELLIS

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Back: N. Welch; E. Byrom Front: M. Chatikobo; A. Chikanda; Mrs G. Esslemont; R. Murray; A. Sithole Year Book 2009

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Tennis B team

Back: A. Frost; W. Karrim; F. Adam; T. Makamure; T. Fundira; D. Whitaker Front: K. Hopper; R. Hayter; Mrs S Ellis; L. Butler; A. Curtis

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Volleyball This has been another happy and successful year for both the A and B volleyball teams. The boys began the season well and continued the momentum until the end. The season saw us lose to Hartmann House in the league, but we later beat them 2 – 0 in the final at the Volleyball

Tournament held at Harare International School.

All in all great fun was had by all.

F DHLAMINI COACH

Volleyball A team

Back: T. Makamure; T. Mahofa; T. Fundira Front: F. Kasukuwere; C. Clayton-Howe; Mr F Dhlamini; T. Makombe; A Sithole

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Volleyball B team

Back: M. Murapa; G. Fryer; S. Tapera; L. Collins; M. Masango Seated: N. Moyo; M. Wazara; Mr L. Mutsago; T. Chitambo; D. Fryer

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Rugby 1st

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What an enjoyable season we had in 2009! We had a great squad of youngsters who were all keen and enthusiastic to get on and play rugby in a fine spirit of commitment and enjoyment.

Eddie Byrom, Breandon Lilford and Willie Swan were faithful reserves who added solidity to our reserve bench on many occasions as did Tom Reid, Nyasha Tarinda and in the early stages, Ronald Sibanda.

As we expected, no opposition was easy and no matches were taken lightly. I was concerned at first that, although exceptionally talented, our small grade sixes in Graham Curtis, Nick Welch, Tanyaradzwa Chambati, Peter Davis and Cameron Harrison were going to be at risk of injury.

As it turned out, they were certainly up to the challenge and this can only bode well for next year.

Highlights of our season were: winning the coveted Super 8 Festival, going unbeaten in the Springvale Festival, winning an extremely hard Catsicas Cup Festival in front of approximately 2 000 people, beating a monstrous Hartmann House side ! For the first time this year Ruzawi held at 7 – aside Festival but, due to huge clashes with the Zim Schools Hockey Trials, we took a very different looking side. Much to our surprise, we won that as well and congratulations must go to our new boys Akeem Atwell and Ryan Murray who had great games.

We were very fortunate to have a dedicated group of grade 7 lads leading the way, well captained by the jovial yet hugely penetrating Jack Strong up front – most ably supported by Mark Hulbert at scrum half. We had a handy trio of locks in James Waller (who was an outstanding jumper), Tashinga Parewa and Nick Wilson who went from strength to strength and were spoilt with the diminutive Nick Welch hunting down everything that moved and Brad Evans and Alistair Nyamuda who had blinders on their day!

Michael Rossi at fly half had a gift for spotting a gap and timing a pass and he set up his talented centers, Curtis and Davis, with good ball which they used with flair.

Rodney Machingauta took most of the season to realize how good he could be and was deadly when he did !

Tanaka Gumbo and Tafara Gowera showed promise on the wings. At full back Kyle Hopper was far and away the safest under the high ball of any other player and he put his body on the line regularly.

The following boys were selected to represent the Harare Schools teams :Harare North : J. Strong, A. Nyamuda, B. Evans, M. Rossi, K. Hopper, A. Curtis, M. Hulbert, R. Machingauta Harare South:

N. Welch, P. Davis, T. Gumbo

After the “Owen Davis” Inter- Provincial Tournament, the following were selected for a National Squad but as yet no actual team has been selected :H. Hulbert, J. Strong, B. Evans, M. Rossi.

It was a great pleasure coaching this fine group of players with the help of Mark Wilson whose company I thoroughly enjoyed.

M N Mackenzie

1st XV

Back: A. Curtis; W. Swan; C. Harrison; B. Evans; A. Nyamuda; P. Davis; T. Gowera Middle: T. Gumbo; T. Parewa; T. Chambati; R. Machingauta; N. Wilson; J. Waller; E. Byrom Front: N. Welch; M. Rossi; M. Hulbert (Vice captain); Mr M N Mackenzie (Coach); J. Strong (Captain); K. Hopper

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Rugby 2nd team This team enjoyed an unbeaten season. This was very pleasing as this included hard fought draws against Hermann House 2nd team and Selbourne Routledge 1st team. I must pay tribute to our hardworking forwards and to our backs for fine ball handling skills. There was genuine flair combined with solid determination. The team was led

by E Byrom and R Murray who both led from the front. Well done!!

Results V Heritage V Selbourne 1st V Hartmann House V Hartmann House V Gateway V Ruzawi Played 6. Won 4. Drew 2. Lost 0 M Mbundire Coach

2nd XV

Back: W. Swan; N. Tarinda; A. Baig; B. Lilford; T. Mbizi; G. Shephard; M. Sibanda; A. Onorati Middle: T. Chikosi; W. Kawodza; E. Byrom; Mr M. Mbundire; R. Murray; T. Reid; T. Gowera Seated: P. Mangunda; M. Balfour; A. Lake 46

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won drew won drew won won

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Due to the depth of this year's age group, most boys could have played in 1st and 2nd teams. A great display of rugby was shown by our boys. The team was well captained by Travis Mackie and Vice Captain Ryan Boshi. We played 8 games, winning 7 and losing 1 to Eaglesvale 2nds by a conversion.

Many thanks to the mums for eats and teas, as well as to the very vocal fathers for their support. Keep up the spirit.

W Ndimutseyi Coach

3rd XV

Back: A. Sithole; M. Wazara; C. Scallan; T. Lindsay-White; B. Mallon; A. Lake Middle: A. Chikanda; S. Sheehan; A. Atwell; T. Madziva; F. Kasukuwere; M. Mpisaunga; S. Bellini-Martin; R. Hounsell; B. Chirombo; T. Makamure Seated: H. Silk; T. Chikosi; T. Mackie; Mr W. Ndimutseyi; R. Boshi; T. Way; S. Garnett Front: J. Nyabadza; M. Masango Year Book 2009

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Rugby 4th team 4th XV

Back: T. Masenda; T. Mangiza; M. Shonhiwa; K. Van Ruiten; K. Muleya; M. Mpisaunga; J. Greenway; K. Singano Middle: B. Perry; E. Way; E. Price; Mr W. Ndimutseyi; J. Thomas; K. Mackenzie; L. Butler Seated: S. Post

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Back: D. Limpic; J. Sudlow; M. Shonhiwa; O. Harvey; K. Muleya; L. Collins; A. Phillips; G. Fryer Middle: C. Du Toit; T. Makombe; S. Hook; Mr F. Dhlamini; D. Fryer; T. Gomba; K. Silk Seated: S. Brown

Colts A rugby Oh what a season!! This team started on a very low note, having lost most of their games in Grade 4. There was great work to be done to fine-tune their minds and skill for the game. In the end the team played with great determination, managing to destroy the opposition with ease. We played in four festivals in which we did extremely well.

The team was well captained by Chase Onorati, the lock, who managed to be supported by our best three quarter, Graham Curtis. This team played one of the best matches against Ruzawi, who were unbeaten until we beat them 1412 and they lost their flying ability!

Statistics (League games) Played Won Lost

10 8 2

Hands up to the mums and dads for your support. May the spirit of supporting your son keep on till they make it in life.

Boys, keep up your rugby.

W Ndimutseyi Coach

Back: A. Rwodzi; K. Chiwara; T. Warren; A. Blignaut; M. Eeson; J. Booth Middle: P. Mbanje; C. Onorati; Mr W. Ndimutseyi; A. Frost; G. Curtis Seated: T. Nyabadza; D. White Year Book 2009

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Colts B rugby The Colts B rugby team had an exceptional season, ably captained by Matthew Davenport. The boys were willing to sacrifice everything to win matches. The success of the side was built on the team's ability to perform well in the set pieces, thereby ensuring the back line had plenty of possession thus enabling the team to play offensive rugby as opposed to defensive rugby.

A narrow one point loss to Hellenic was a disappointing one. Although we were missing two key players due to injuries, we still looked a better side as we played much more positive rugby than them on the day. There is no doubt that the highlight of the season was the 14-all draw to

Ruzawi in which Tako Nyabadza was outstanding.

To coach all these boys was a great pleasure and a privilege and I hope and trust we will see more of them in the future years of Zimbabwe sport.

My grateful thanks go to Mr D Annandale and his company for his generous donations to Colts rugby.

F Mutare Coach

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Back: C. Stangroom; R. Smith; I. Kloppers; D. Annandale; K. Robinson; M. Nicole Middle: A. Mangudya; T. Nyabadza; Mr W. Ndimutseyi; M. Davenport; M. Garnett Seated: B. Mazivanhango; T. Motsi

Colts C rugby

Back: T. Chimbwanda; F. Adam; J. Snyman; M. Moyo; S. Harrison; D. Ndoro; C. Wright Middle: A. Chivayo; K. Anderson; Mr W. Ndimutseyi; M. Nicole; J. Layard

Colts D rugby

Back: Z. White; A. Adams; C. Macquite; T. Beattie; C. Lindsay-White; N. Macray; B. Watson Middle: C. Young; M. Brown; Mr W. Ndimutseyi; C. King; F. Chinamo Seated: R. Williams; K. Smith

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Grade 4 A rugby After playing their first ever rugby match against Gateway, which they lost, the boy's confidence built up as they played more matches. They managed to beat Highlands and Alex Park convincingly in their following games. When all looked encouraging and the team started working as a unit, we lost two of our key and fine rugby players, E Van Rooyen (Capt and scrum half) and B Meyer (prop) as they had to leave for Australia to compete in the BMX World Championships.

The replacements did a fine job to fill in the gaps, but had had very little time to master the skills required at these cruicial positions. In all, the replacements C. Dollar and D.

Dorward will definitely post a challenge to whoever wants to play in their new positions.

In the Grade 4 rugby festival that we hosted, the team played 4 games. We won against Hartmann House and Heritage and narrowly lost to Ruzawi and Gateway.

C Butler and E Van Rooyen captained the team with a lot of effort and commitment. Well done boys.

M Mbundire Coach

Back: E. Chimimba; S. Gumbo; D. Pike; D. Dorward; M. Chareka Middle: T. Evans; G. Dollar; Mr M. Mbundire; C. Butler; T. Chimuka Front; M. Timba; D. Aucamp

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Grade 4 B rugby Introducing these boys to rugby was met with great interest and excitement by both the players and me as a coach.

The team played it's first match against Gateway and won.

We also played against Highlands and won. Stiffer challenges were met when the boys played in the festival which we hosted. Unfortunately we lost all 4 games. In

general the boys learnt a lot from their experiences and will surely play better rugby next year when they get another chance to practice more and play more games.

C Urayai Coach

Back: S. Wazara; C. Kasukuwere; P. Mwamuka; E. Hanssen; T. Nyika Middle: J. Annesley; R. Jameson; Mr M. Mbundire; J. Bichard; K. Blythewood Seated: J. Balneaves; R. Mubaya

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Hockey 1st team Grade 7: M. Rossi (captain); B. Evans (vice- captain); M. Hulbert; T. Way; K. Hopper; E. Byrom; A. Nyamuda; T. Chitambo; S. Bellini- Martin.

Grade 6: R. Murray; A. Curtis; T. Mackie; P. Davis.

Results Vs

RuzawiTwin RiversHartmann HouseHeritageGatewayLilfordiaRuzawiTwin RiversHartmann House-

won 2-1 won 3-0 won 3-2 won 8-1 won 4-0 drew 4-4 won 3-0 won 3-0 won 4-1

E.P.S.A. Festival Vs

HellenicDiggerfoldLusitaniaGatewayHartmann House-

Played:-14 matches Won:13 matches Drew:2 matches Lost:0 matches

drew 1-1 won 1-0 won 1-0 won 3-0 won 1-0

This season has been outstanding! The boys have shown great maturity in their game and have improved throughout the season. As a result of hard work, dedication and perseverance the boy managed to obtain an unbeaten season!

This great season would not have happened without the support and help from all the parents and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them. A special thanks must go to Mrs. Rossi and Mrs. Evans for organizing everything behind the scenes. Your efforts and time were greatly appreciated.

To Mr. Whitaker, thank you for all the hard work and support you have given the team. Your passion and enthusiasm or the game inspired the boys to do well.

To the boys. Well done on a brilliant season. You have all been outstanding this season and it has been a great pleasure coaching you all. I would like to congratulate Michael Rossi, Bradley Evans and Tino Chitambo for being selected for the Zimbabwe U/13 Hockey Team. Also to Tristan Way and Mark Hulbert for being selected for the Harare Schools Provincial Team. I would finally like to say thank you all and good luck for the future. Hope you all achieve much more.

Yours in sport B. Chauhan 1st XI hockey Coach

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Back: A. Nyamuda; T. Mackie; R. Murray; J, Waller; S. Bellini-Martin; P. Davis; T. Way Middle: K. Hopper; B. Evans; Mr B Chauhan; M. Rossi; M. Hulbert Front: A. Curtis; T. Chitambo; E. Byrom

Hockey 2nd team At the start of the season we discussed what our job was as the 2nd XI. We agreed that our primary aim was to support the 1st XI. Firstly, we needed to be strong enough to push them to greater heights – to be suitable sparring partners.

Secondly, we needed to be in a position to feed them with replacement players as and when they were needed. I think that they will agree that we achieved both of these aims admirably.

The game against Gateway was pivotal. We won it 7-1 but, more importantly, we had started to play with a good shape.

We went on to beat Lilfordia 4-0 in a very hard-fought battle.

We then lost to Ruzawi 1-0, beat Twin Rivers 3-0 and ended the season with a (lucky) 2-2 draw against Haartman House.

Our excuse for this draw was that our lads were exhausted from the rugby on the previous Saturday.

Our Game Plan was The P's ….Possession, Passing, Positioning, Pressure, Passion and, most importantly, Phun!! Hockey is sport and we wanted to play hard and enjoy ourselves.

However, results aside, the important thing was that we were playing really good hockey by the end of the season, we had made tremendous progress and we were having a great deal of fun. If we had a fault it was that we created so many scoring opportunities but we didn't put enough of them away.

The first match of the season was a hard-fought affair against Ruzawi and we drew that match 2-2. We then lost our next match to Twin Rivers. The damage was done by one strong player and we were guilty of giving him far too much room. At this stage, it was blatantly obvious that we lacked the all-important “Shape” – we were basically running about all over the place without any clear sense of direction. At that stage “Shape” became the buzz-word in our training sessions as we tried to correct the situation.

The next game against Heritage did not help as we trounced them seventeen goals to nil! You could hardly call it good shape when your own goalkeeper could be seen lurking about on the half-way line and your backs were scoring goals!! But then the season underwent a dramatic change.

Part of the success of our season was due to the fact that we had a great bunch of parents supporting us throughout the term. Their enthusiasm was much appreciated. We also had a fantastic bunch of boys! They worked hard, gave of their best and laughed a lot. Generally I do not like mentioning individual names, but special mention must be made of our captain, James Waller. He epitomised exactly what I want in a hockey player. He set a great example in terms of work rate, harried their attackers, was reliable at all times, was as solid as a rock and he left the field at the end of each game exhausted but with a smile on his face. Thank you, James! And thank you to the team for making my first season back in hockey such an enjoyable one!

R.Whitaker

2nd XI

Back: P. Davis; S. Bellini-Martin; J. Waller; M. Bwerinofa; J. Thomas Middle: M. Balfour; E. Way; Mr R Whitaker; N. Welch; L. Butler Seated: S. Hook; H. Silk; C. Harrison

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Hockey 3rd team

Back: T. Gowera; D. Whitaker; J. Nyabadza; Mr T. Kwatengera; B. Bichard; B. Sylvester; M. Sandys-Thomas Middle: A. Lake; W. Swan; Mr. B. Strang; S. Hook; J. Harrison Seated: E. Price

Hockey 4th team

Back: L. Mwamuka; T. Fundira; D. Williams; B. Durrant; K. Van Ruiten; C. Clayton-Howe; C. Scallan; M. Murapa Middle: T. Reid; N. Grainger; Mr. B. Strang; A. Onorati; M. Chatikobo Seated: B. Chirombo 56

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The Colts A side played some very exciting hockey. They worked as a team and were all willing to give their best effort. As a result of their hard work we played 11 games, won 8 and drew 1. Keep it up boys. I am quite sure you will produce very good results in the future if you carry on from where you left off.

Thanks to the mums for the teas and everyone else who came to support the boys.

T Kwatengera Coach

Back: D. Trivedy; C. Wright; K. Robinson; A. Blignaut; M. Eeson Middle: A. Frost; Mr T. Kwatengera; G. Curtis; Mr B. Strang; M. Garnett

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Colts B hockey This was a good season for the boys. They played very good hockey, scoring a total of 36 goals and only conceding 9. Great defence and overall a fine group of young men who worked hard on team work and spirit. I

wish them the best for the following years ahead.

T Kwatengera Coach

Back: J. Booth; R. Smith; J. Snyman; T. Beattie; B. Mazivanhanga Middle C. Onorati; Mr T. Kwatengera; R. Williams; Mr B. Strang; P. Mbanje

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Colts C hockey The boys had a good season – they were dedicated and played well. We are proud of all of them as they put their heart into every game. Well done boys.

We played 9 games of which we won 3, drew 2 and lost 4.

Results V Highlands A V Twin Rivers V Lilfordia

0–1 1–4 1–0

V Westridge A V Ruzawi V Hartmann C V Ruzawi V Hartmann C V ACE

0–2 0–2 2–1 0–0 2–0 4–4

Many thanks to all the parents for their support.

Miss J Elliott and Miss V Parker Coaches

Back: G. Bissett; D. Annandale; S. Harrison; M. Brown; Seated: C. Lindsay-White; Miss V Parker; P. Mwamuka; Miss J Elliott; T. Mpofu Absent: B Leipe

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Colts D hockey The boys worked very hard. They showed a lot of enthusiasm throughout the term and every player improved. Well done boys.

We played 10 games of which we won 2, drew 2 and lost 6.

Results V Highlands B V Twin Rivers V Lilfordia

1–2 0–7 2–0

V Westridge B V Ruzawi V Hartmann D V Ruzawi V Hartmann D V Hartmann E V ACE

Many thanks to all the parents for their support.

Miss J Elliott and Miss V Parker Coaches

Back: T. Maphosa; R. Magwera; N. Macray; N. Chamba; R. Spagnuolo Front: K. Detering; Miss V Parker; J. Layard; Miss J Elliott; K Smith Absent: P Bhagat

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1–3 0–1 0–3 0–2 0–0 2–0 4–4

Soccer 1st

team

The soccer first team had a good season, only losing two matches and winning the rest. The team was well led by Tafara Gowera who was the captain and he was assisted by Ross Scott Riddell. The team participated in the Gateway Coaches Festival where they won all their matches they played. A good overall performance by the team.

behind and ended up not playing to the best of their abilities hence losing only those two matches.

Well done to each and everyone of you and the best of luck for the future.

RESULTS

T Mahofa and A Sithole played with total commitment and drive and led the strikers by example. T Mahofa was rewarded for his hard work by being the top goal scorer and A Sithole also played brilliant soccer.

The midfield department was well marshaled by P Mangunda, M Sibanda and T Gowera. N Moyo, I Hakulandaba and M Nyabereka were very solid in defence.

L Collins was brilliant as a goal keeper. All in all a great success was had and the team played with a great deal of spirit and enthusiasm except for only two matches where the boys did not believe in themselves when they were

v v v v v v v v v

GATEWAY FESTIVAL

Alex Park North Park Eaglesvale Harare Int School Selbourne Routledge Highlands Highlands Highlands Lusitania

Won 3 - 0 Won 2 – 0 won 2 – 0 won 1 – 0 won 1 – 0 won 2 – 1 lost 4 – 3 lost 1 – 0 won 1 – 0

D. Mutendera

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Back: M. Nyabereka; M. Sibanda; N. Tarinda; F. Kasukuwere; T. Mahofa; T. Makamure; T. Fundira; I. Hakulandaba Middle: N. Moyo; P. Mangunda; T. Gowera; Mr D Mutendera; R. Scott-Riddell; A. Sithole; A. Attwell Front: L. Collins Year Book 2009

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Soccer 2nd team St John's once again fielded a powerful and talented 2nd XI. Ably led by M Bwerinofa, the 2nd team played 6 matches, won 4 and lost 1. The only match they lost was to a very good Hartmann House team at the Gateway Festival.

The 2nd team this year managed to play only a few games because of the problem of smaller schools only managing to field on team at each age group. This did not stop the boys from playing with a great deal of commitment, enthusiasm and spirit.

All the best and good luck to all the boys who represented the 2nd soccer team.

RESULTS V V V V V V

Heritage Hartmann House Eaglesvale Alex Park Highlands Selbourne Routledge

D MUTENDERA

2nd XI

Back: T. Masenda; L. Mwamuka; I. Hakulandaba; A. Atwell, T. Fundira; K. Mtasa; M. Nyabareka; N. Moyo Middle: M. Wazara; M. Bwerinofa; Mr D Mutendera; J. Nyabadza; T. Gomba Front: B. Hlatshwayo

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won 2 – 0 lost 2 – 0 drew 1 – 1 won 1 – 0 won 2 – 1 drew 0 – 0

Colts A soccer

Back: B. Masekesa; P. Mwamuka; A. Silo; M. Eeson; A. Adam; K. Chiwara; P. Mbanje; B. Mazivanhanga; T. Mpofu Seated: A. Rwodzi; T. Nyabadza; Mr F Dhlamini; Mr A Williams; M. Lindsay; T. Motsi Front: K. Robinson

Colts B soccer

Back: T. Chimbwanda; M. Kambarami; R. Hunda; M. Nicholle; Z. White Middle: L. Mavima; P. Ndoro; Mr A. Williams; P. Chiyangwa; A. Chivayo Sitting: M. Msipa Year Book 2009

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Grade 3 A and B soccer The Grade 3A and B soccer sides had a spectacular season. The teams were a delight to coach and the depth of talent was quite astonishing. The A team combined well as a team, enjoyed their soccer and finished with the phenomenal results listed below. The B team also enjoyed a good season and their soccer improved immensely as the reasons wore on.

V Borrowdale V St Michaels V Borrowdale V Lusitania V St Michaels

RESULTS

V Lusitania V Highlands

A TEAMB TEAM lost 2 – 1 lost 2 – 1 won 3 – 0 drew 0 – 0

F Dhlamini Coach

Grade 3 A soccer

Back: K. Marufu; M. Frost; B. Hounsell; S. Mtasa; G. Ncube; T. Shara; M. Chiota Middle: K. Hamadziripi; M.Booth; Mr F. Dhlamini; N. Masenda; T. Madzima Seated: D. Scholtz

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won 3 – 1 drew 1 – 1 drew 1 – 1 won 2 – 0 won 2 – 0

lost 1 – 0 drew 0 – 0 drew 0 – 0 won 1 – 0 drew 1 – 1

Grade 3 B soccer

Back: C. Onorati; R. Plunket; P. Plunket; K. Edwards; D. Matsika Middle: D. Ralphs; N. Balfour; Mr F. Dhlamini; T. Vickery; M. Musaba Seated: T. Nyatsine

Grade 3 C soccer

Back: L. Annandale; U. Dudhia; D. Muswe; B. Fowler; D. Mufunde; K. Mitumbili; T. Spagnuolo Middle: K. Kaukonde; C. Davis; Mr L Mutsago; J. Nyambayo; N. Stoll Front: J. Cawood Year Book 2009

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Grade 3 D soccer

Back: M. Mugudubi; P. Masavaya; M. Deketeke; J. Bushby; J. Cowley; M. Gangaidzo; N. Chiketsani; N, Mukuratirwa Middle: D. Watson; M. Gillam; Mr V. Shenje; T. Marowa; K. Platen seated: I Munro

Grade 3 E soccer

Back: L. Wetzlar; J. D. Harrison; B. Phillips; Z. Ramajan; S. Attwel; T. Makamure Seated: I. Tahwa; K. Kashangura; Mr B Chimhau; J. Ndhlovu; T. Midzi Front: J. Ellse

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Grade 3 F soccer

Back: K. Gadzikwa; R. Sylvester; C. Chadwick; D. Leipe; W. Asgill-Tucker; T. Maswaure Seated: A. Ahlijah; D. Jordaan; Mr B Chimhau; M. Dube; T. Mawire Front: T Swanepoel

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Golf

Back: N. Warren; A. Nyamuda; K. Hopper; F. Adam; K. Mathieson Seated: T. Way; M. Bwerinofa; S. Bellini-Martin; T. Gowera; K. Van Ruiten

First Aid club

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House captains

Back: T. Gowera; N. Wilson; M. Rossi Front: J. Harrison; M. Sibanda; Mr Mbundire; Mr Mackenzie; K. Hopper; B. Evans

PE Sports

staff

Back: B. Chauhan; A. Williams; T. Kwaterenga Sitting: D. Mutendera; M Mbundire; W. Ndimutseyi

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Music report We have had a very happy music year.

Our play “Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat” had 37 choir members in it. The boys had to juggle choir practice to fit in all their sport and club activities. The play also included all the Grade 7 boys who were keen to participate in acting, lighting, props and backstage. Six brave boys in 5E even offered to be “eastern ladies” for the market scene! I am delighted to report that the play was a resounding success especially in view of the fact that 10 days before the play St John's hosted the Combined Schools Choir Concert. This involved a great deal of work as 8 schools were invited to participate. The choir had to learn 12 songs as well as all their words for Joseph. That this, too, was successful owes much to many, but not least to our dedicated choir members.

In the third term we hosted a combined choir and music evening with Chisipite Junior School. This included singing, marimbas, orchestra and solo works. Again, another great musical evening.

Our marimba band goes from strength to strength with it's lively rhythmic music. It was the highlight at the fireworks evening.

It was a pleasure to award ½ colours for choir to many of our Grade 7 singers for their commitment and 2 special full colour awards were given to the boys who are to join the Drakensberg Boys Choir in 2010.

Well done to all our boys. Keep singing and if that is not possible, keep a song in your heart!

M Croukamp

Joseph cast

Back: T. Magazi; M. Brown; B. Chirombo; D. Balneaves; T. Mangiza; T. Gowera; J. Nyabadza; M. Sibanda; N. Tarinda; A. Nyamuda; T. Chitambo; R. Vyas; C. Du Toit; D. Whitaker; T. Lindsay-White; D. Annandale; R. Hunda. K. Anderson 2nd Row: M. Jellicoe; J. Matangi; M. Bwerinofa; C. Clayton-Howe; N. Wilson; D. Hanssen; T. Mahofa; B. Croukamp. I. Baig; F. Adam; K. Van Ruiten; M. Al Khalil; T. Chigaru; A. Nyawayi; B. Mallon Seated: J. Waller; B. Evans; K. Hopper; M. Hulbert; T. Gumbo; Mrs M Croukamp; E. Byrom; W. Swan; J. Harrison; B. Bichard; A. Sithole; M. Nichole Kneeling: R. Jameson; E. Chimimba; R. Tavaguta; M. Nyabereka; N. Mazhande; L. Mwamuka; D. Gorodema; K. Chiwara; T. Gomba; Z. Whyte; P. Bhaggat; T. Nyabadza; T. Maphosa Front Row: B. Masekesa; C. Matande; S. Padayachee; A. Chivayo; P. Mwamuka, K. Detering; W. Annesley; T. Evans 70

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Grade 1 Literary

contributions

MY MUM My mum likes to go to parties and my mum likes to go to tea at someones house and she likes to sleep.

Matthew Welch My moms favourite colour is blue and her hair is blonde.

She likes to eat cucumber and she likes to bring me to putt putt and on Sundays she likes to look at clothes.

Sean Pickworth My mom likes to water gardens and she likes to go to shopping and she likes to go to a shoe shop and she likes to go to her friends and she likes to lie in bed and she likes to cook.

Reagan Bond My mum likes to sleep and she likes to cook and she likes to eat and she likes to go for tea. She likes flowers and she likes people at her house and she likes to cook food for people and she likes pink and she likes purple.

Ryan Mackenzie

My mum likes to shop and loves to make up and she loves to bake cake and I like to eat cake and I love my mom and she loves me too and she likes to play with me.

Eddie Kambasha MY HOUSE My house is a big one. It has a tennis court and its got a big big swimming pool and it has a lounge and it has a kitchen.

Also it has a bathroom and it has five tv's and I have a gazebo.

Farai Rwodzi MY DAD He likes to drink wine and my dad likes to do gym and he likes to play golf and he likes to play food fights and he likes to eat chocolate.

Tanatswa Muzvidzwa

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MY DAD

MY MUM

My dad likes me to help him in the garden and he goes to Autobrakes and he fixes brakes and clutches Darren Broxham

My mum likes to go to the shops and likes to cook with my big sister. She loves to eat cake and she loves roses. She loves pizza and chocolate and ice-cream. My mum likes necklaces and dresses. She likes coffee and tea. My mum likes to do a lot of things with my dad. My mums hair is brown.

Tinevimbo Gwaunza

MY BEST TEACHER Miss Parker teaches me swimming. She looks nice and she teaches me how to walk in the swimming pool.

Tanaka Madake My best teacher is Mr Kwatengera. He teaches us sports.

He looks like a little bit of Mr Strang but he is a little bit small!

Dean Gibbs

My mum loves to run. She loves coffee. My mum loves to watch me ride my motorbike and she loves to play with my motorbike. Me and my mum play pin-ball. She likes to go onto the internet.

Geoffrey McKinnon

Miss Elliott is my best because she makes me learn and she is fun and she makes me pass.

John Matukutire

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MY MUM

MY BEST TEACHER

I love my mum so much and my mum makes pasta and my mum plays soccer.

Ricardo Ribeiro

My best teacher is Mr Strang because he teaches me about dodge ball and breathing and the other day he taught us about running.

Takudzwa Zinyengere

My mum is so funny running after my baby sister and when she is making sandwiches my baby sister steals all of them.

Jared Smith

MY NEWS

My mum has black hair and she has kittens. My mum eats lots of porridge and she sleeps too much!

Jason Davis My mother's hair is black and my mum is funny and my mum is tall and she is pretty and I love my mum.

Rebokile Mhlanga

My nephew came for a sleep over for four nights and we played with toys and we played outside.

Daliso Mwanza MY BEST TEACHER My best teacher is Mrs Wallace because she smacks naughty boys and she has black hair and she has brown eyes and she is tall and she is peach!

Joseph Mbanje

My mum's hair is peach and she is pretty and she likes to play with me and she likes to ride with me.

Richard Hounsell My love my mum and she loves me and she helps me with my reading and she thinks I am special and she works at Agwo Associates.

Mandla Msipa MY DAD I love my dad. My dad likes golf and his hair is black. His eyes are blue and he likes to watch rugby. He likes cricket.

He likes karate. He likes to eat samoosas. He likes to play soccer. He likes to play basket ball and he likes to swim.

Masimba Chigumira My dad swims every morning and he is a fast swimmer and he likes fish for his dinner.

Alex Clinton My dad rides my motorbike and he likes to swim for fun and he has black hair and he does work.

Jed Lues My dad likes to play golf with his friends and he likes to play touch rugby with me and my sister and he likes to swim in the morning and he likes to go for walks and he likes to play soccer with me and my sister and he likes to eat pizza and his eyes are black and he likes to tell us storys in my wendy house and he likes to eat apples.

Tafara Gwata Eddie Kambasha

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Grade 2 Literary

contributions

THE CHRISTMAS STORY A long time ago there was a man called Joseph and a woman called Mary. One day an angel called Gabriel flew up to Joseph and said Mary is having a baby and you must name him Jesus. Why I am not married? Calm down he said. The baby is from God and the baby is very special.

You will marry the lady over there. He softly flew up to her and said you are having a baby and you must name him Jesus. But I am not married. Its okay he said. The baby is from God. She said who am I going to marry? You are going to marry that man over there. Okay she said. They got married and went to pay their taxes at Bethlehem.

Joseph got his donkey and Mary sat on the donkey and Joseph had to walk the whole way. They finally paid their taxes. They knocked on the first innkeeper and asked do you have any more space? We don't have any space.

Then they went on to the second innkeeper. They asked – do you have any space for us? We don't have any more space okay. They went to the last innkeeper and said do you have any space for us? My wife is having a baby. We don't have any space. They turned around the inn keeper opened again and said you can stay in my stable. Joseph was exhausted and he had to rest.

Before he was even born three wise men were studying the stars and they saw a great big star shining upon them.

Then angel Gabriel came and said a new king has been born today. You must come and worship him. They went to the palace and said to King Herod a new king has been born. He said lets make a deal you go and worship him.

When you have finished come and tell me where he is then I will come and worship him and they went to worship him.

Next was some shepherds counting sheep. A host of angels came. The shepherds were afraid. They said do not be afraid. They all calmed down and Gabriel said there is a baby king been born today. You must come and worship him. They picked up their lambs and went to worship him.

The baby was about to come out. Joseph said quickly call the doctor he said in a loud voice. The doctor came. What is the matter. My wife is pregnant. Okay he said. He took all his equipment and came back. He took his knife and cut a line to take the baby out. He pulled it out. Mary was in pain and the baby came out. Mary and Joseph were happy. The kings gave them frankincense, myrrh and gold and the shepherds gave him a lamb. The three kings were about to tell Herod but then Gabriel came at once and said do not tell the king he was tricking you when he finds him he wants to kill him. It was too long so King Herod sent his soldiers and Mary and Joseph went back.

Carl Kawodza FIREWORKS Fireworks are loud Fireworks are fun

Brandon Mason

Fireworks have many colours Fireworks go high in the sky Fireworks are wonderful.

Kyle Mandangure F ood I ce-crem R ound E xciting W aiting O utside R ed K ids S creaming Joel Spence DEAR SANTA Dear Santa My behaviour has been naughty but please may you bring me a present!

Thank you Love Neville Neville Chirewa

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2E Similes Mr Mackenzie is as strict as a soldier.

Lesley Manokore

Mr Strang is as strong as a lion.

Jack Benning

Mrs Wallace is as busy as a hummingbird.

Aiden Moss

Mr Chauhan is as cool as a gangster.

Theo Detering

Mrs Ellis is as nice as a robin.

Darrin Adams

Mr Katz is as cool as James Bond.

Neville Chirewa

Mr Mbundire is as strong as an ape.

Kudakwashe Magwera

Mr Williams is as funny as a clown.

Inzwirashe Ngwende

Mrs Banks is as sweet as honey.

Patrick Robson

Miss Taylor is as kind as a fairy.

Archie Strong

Miss Elliott as a pretty as a rockstar.

Joel Spence

Miss Rogers is as strict as a bear.

Muziwenkosi Mguquka

Mrs Wentzel is as loud as a trombone.

Carl Kawodza

Anna is as pretty as a princess.

Kudzai Chasara

Mrs Sandys-Thomas is as tall as a giraffe.

Mambo Pasipamire

Susan is as sweet as a flower.

Aedan Martin

Miss Parker is as cute as an angel.

Tapiwanashe Chifamba

THE WARRIOR

Miss De Bruijn is as scary as a ghost.

Tanatswa Manyere Mrs Gillam is as thin as a ruler.

Christian Allanby Mrs Mitchell is as cheeky as a tiger.

Conor Higgins Miss Gray is as pretty as a peacock.

Muziwethu Moyo Mrs Fourie is as kind as a butterfly.

Kyle Mandangure Mrs Hood is as scary as a shark.

Ruilin Huang Mrs Croukamp is as friendly as a goldfish.

Rishi Patel Mr Shenje is as kind as a whale.

Zach Birkin Mrs Field is as strict as a rhino.

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One day there was a strong man. He was the strongest in the world. He went to a ninja warrior school. When he got out of school he went on a mission. On the way there he saw a lion. He had to fight the lion. He kept on walking until he found a big tree. It was a magic tree. It said would you want a wish. Would you want a wish? He said who said that. I said that. What are you. I am a magic tree. I grant wishes.

What do you do. I fight lions and tigers. My mission is to go and find the king of the jungle. I kept on walking. I saw a gigantic mountain. Out of nowhere there was a big red ball.

It said I was sent by a magic tree. The magic tree said you only have two wishes. I wish for a bazooka gun so I can blast the mountain. You just wasted your first wish. At last I got there. I finally found you. Let us fight. Very well. Boom, slap, punch, knock, kick. scratch.

I won.

I faced you and I won. Now I am the world's winner.

Mambo Pasipamire RACE CARS My race car is red.

Kyle's race car is white.

Joel's race car is b lue.

We have different cars.

With different colours.

Many more cars are on the track.

Racing cars go very fast and on the track.

Racing is fun to do.

It is fun racing with friends.

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saw a sting ray. We saw some seahorse. And behind us we saw some dragonfish. We also saw some electric eels. We saw some octopus. We saw some blue whales.

Murray Dorward WHEN I GROW UP When I grow up I would like to be a soccer player and play for Liverpool. I like a soccer player because I will be playing for an audience and running past and scoring. We will be passing and scoring and scoring in soccer is fun.

Tamuda Kaseke When I grow up I would like to be a scientist to make potions and inventions. I will make everything planes and rockets and robots and security systems.

Nkosi Mushauri

UNDER THE SEA We got to the sea. We put on our snorkels and goggles. We jumped into the sea. We saw some beautiful coral. Then we saw an electric eel. And underneath us we saw a stingray. Then we saw a crab. Then we also saw a octopus. It was scared so it shot black ink. And we saw a seahorse around its tail it was seaweed. We saw a huge jellyfish. And we saw a great white shark. It was very big. Then we went to look for some treasure.

Ndaa Vudzijena We got to the sea. We put on our scuba diving gear. This is what we saw. We saw a crab hiding behind the rocks. And we saw a big smack of jellyfish and some sea anemome and a squid and octopus. Behind us we saw a lot of fish. In front of us we saw an electric eel and a manta ray. This was a lovely day at the beach.

Daniel Jackson We got to the sea. We put on our snorkels and goggles. I saw lots of jellyfish. We saw 5 blue bottles. A hammer head shark was coming to us. We saw some treasure then took it.

There was some black coral. There was lots of great white sharks. We saw some rocks with octopus in them. We saw lots of shells at the bottom of the sea. We saw some sting rays. They stung me. Then we saw sea anemome and an octopus that sprayed some ink. We saw dragonfish. There was a sea horse. There was star fish. Puffer fish and a crab in a hole. Then we went back to shore.

Ben Harvey We got to the sea. We put on our scuba diving gear. We saw some plankton. We also saw some blue bottles.

Behind us we saw some dolphins swimming. Underneath us we saw some beautiful coral. We saw some great white sharks too. In front we saw a smack of jellyfish. And we also

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When I grow up I would like to be a policeman so I can have a gun. A fisherman so I can catch a fish. A vet so I can help dogs and cats and birds. A truck driver so I can see my dad.

A video game tester so I can play games. A croc farmer so I can catch them.

Matthew Tanner When I grow up I want to be a fireman and a Olympics swimmer and an artist and a policemen and a soccer player.

My team is Brazil and my position is striker and my number is seven and I want to be a teacher.

Innocent Tahwa When I grow up I would like to be an artist and a cricket player for Zimbabwe and going to war. I want to be an artist because I am very good at it. And I am also very good at cricket and I am very good at wicky keeper. I am very good at shooting.

Daniel Van Rooyen MY FAVOURITE ANIMAL My favourite animal is all of the snakes in the whole wide world. I like them because you get them in a lot of places. I like them because they have smooth skin. Also they strike very fast. My second favourite animal is a crocodile. I like them because they have lots of teeth. Also they have a little triangle.

Reece Wright My favourite animals is a crocodile and a snake. My favourite snake is a python. It suffocates rats and people and then the python eats the pray and squeezes it tight. My crocodile is a salt-water crocodile. It swims with its tail pushing it. To go fast when it's trying to catch a fish to eat, it can hold it's breath for 10 minutes under water.

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MY DRAGON My dragon is called Jake. My dragon has very strong wings. He eats fruit. He lives in a cave. He is very friendly.

He has spikes from head to tail. He breathes fire. He has very sharp teeth. He has very very sharp claws. I met him in the forest. He is red and blue.

Tanaka Java

red. My dragon is fierce because he eats human flesh but he doesn't eat my family's flesh. The noise that he makes is mrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! My dragon goes to school at St John's but you cannot see him. My dragon's best friend is dumb dumb. My dragon lives with me and my family.

Anesu Chiwara

My dragon is called Bug Breath. He has big teeth and big claws and he eats people. He is orange and blue. He lives in a stormy cave. His wings are blue and yellow. He is very fierce and his eyes glow in the dark. He has a very big roar and he has very big spikes on his back. He breathes fire and he goes to dragon school. He has two brothers and two sisters. My dog doesn't like my dragon.

Brendan Mason

My dragon is called Dark Vader. He is peach and he has green wings. He has a baby brother. His name is Dragonoid. He likes coal and his brother does too. He has very very sharp claws and fierce teeth. He lives in a huge cave in my back yard. His roar is very very loud. He takes me to school. Everyone says wow. In the night his eyes glow. My cat does not like my dragon because they always fight.

Cyrus Nhara

My dragon is called King Sharp. He lives in a cave. My dragon eats fish. He has six friends. My dragon is friendly.

He is yellow. He can breathe fire. My dragon has wings.

He goes to dragon school. He likes dragon school. He has a dragon teacher. He helps people cross the road. He has a family. He has red wings.

Tinashe Maswaure My dragon's name is Goldilocks because he is gold and

ALL ABOUT ME My house is big. I have a mum, a dad, a brother and a sister.

My roof is red and my bedroom is white. I have a dog and he is five. My garden has tall trees and lots of flowers. I have a bike. The thing that makes me happy is when my dad takes me fishing. I thing that makes me happy is when my mum makes cakes!

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THE TWO PUPPIES One day there were two puppies. They went in a field. Their names were called Jack and Jill.

They saw a duck in a stream and a bridge. They wanted to have lots of fun. They ran in the grass. They chased butterflies. They smelt the flowers. They ran together.

They chased each other. Then they wanted to chase the duck. They had to look for a bucket and throw water or to splash the duck with water. They found a bucket so they put the bucket in the water. The took it out and waited to pour the water on the duck. The duck was having a rest in the water under the bridge.

The duck now had finished its rest and opened its eyes.

Then the water which was in the bucket was splashed on the duck. The duck was now very angry and cross with the puppies. The duck chased the puppies and the puppies were very angry and cross so they chased the duck and the duck ran as fast as its legs could take them. The duck ran into the water and the puppies could not chase it any more so they chased butterflies. The puppies now wanted to chase the duck again so they went to the stream and found the duck so they took the bucket and put it in the water and splashed the duck again!

John Nyambayo ADVENTURE …..beautiful coloured birds sang in flocks in big palm trees.

We walked down the river bed. It got late so we pitched a tent and made a camp. We put two big sticks next to the fire and stuck a fish on the stick. After a while we took the fish of to eat it. After we had eaten the fish we went to sleep.

The next morning three hyenas were right out the tent door.

We scared them away with pots and pans. They ran away into the kopje. We got out of bed and made some tea. We finished our tea and followed the river. After a while we came to some shallow water. We put on some gumboots and started to walk. After two minutes something made a hole in my boots. It was a snapping turtle. We came to a grassy area. Buffalo, the alpha male, charged at us. We climbed a baobab. He started to ram the tree and peel the bark off. An hour had past and he was grazing around the tree. We started to make a tree house. We slept there the night. We woke up and checked if the buffalo was there.

So we started to climb down the tree. We came to a castle.

We found two beds. We lay down for we had a long days hike.

Ian Munro … beautiful coloured birds sang in the sunny beautiful sky and we set off on our adventure. We went to the same river.

We went fishing and hunting and swam. My dad is a professional hunter. He shot a hippo. We cut it and we made biltong. We ate it all then we went to bed. Then the next day we went fishing. We caught bream. We found 80

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rocks and we made a fire. We used my dad's knife. We ate tomato, chips and spicey fish. We put some fish on the island. The crocodile came and we were hiding. We watched the crocodile. The crocodile was happy. We had supper and then we went home.

Benjamin Alexander …. Beautiful coloured birds sang in joy on the top of the trees.

We wanted to stay but we had to go and set up the tent. We made a fire and started to cook our food. All of us had some peanuts and dried fruit. It was a nice dinner. Then I started to write about what happened today. I got tired and went to bed. I woke up and had breakfast. After breakfast I went to look for a new animal. I chopped my way through the forest with a cane knife. I saw so many different plants. They were so beautiful they were rainbow coloured. We had to cross a river so we cut down a tree and drew a square around it and then started to dig out the wood. We got in the boat and crossed the river. On the other side there were tarantulas on the floor and bugs flying around everywhere. I was trying to find a red, blue and green snake. We looked and looked until we found it then we heard a rustle in the bushes. It was a jaguar. It jumped at us – we started to run. My friend loaded the gun. We shot it twice. It fell to the ground dead. We skinned it and ate some of the meat for lunch. After lunch we saw what I was looking for – a red, blue and green snake. We caught it. It was one metre forty center meters long and quite strong. I kept it in a sack for the time I had it. We all looked at it.

Patrick Plunket

A HUNTING ADVENTURE I was hunting in the forest. I had a shot gun. All I saw were trees and trees and more trees. I saw a bear cub. It was walking towards me. It was small and cute. It was staring at me and it was furee and brown.

Suddenly I saw the mother bear coming. I got a frite. It had sharp teeth. I ran away but it ran after me. I ran and ran. It would not stop chasing me.

Then I climbed a tree but before the bear started to climb up the thorn tree the branch cracked. The branch snapped and I fell in the water. It was wet and cold. I saw the branch. I swam to it. It was hard swimming.

Daniel Liepe F RAN C E Families go to France for a holiday Restaurants in France are very special to French people Alps are mountains with snow on top in France Nice wine is made in France Champagne is a bubbly white wine in France Electric trains are very fast in France.

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MY BEST FRIEND My best friend is William Tucker. He has blond curly hair, chocolate eyes and blond hairy eyebrows.

He doesn't like any games. His favourite sports are water polo and basketball.

He is my best friend because he is funny and fun. We play games together on the field.

Asante Ahlijah ZAM B IA Zebras graze on green grass Africans live in Zambia Many men work on mines Baboons are very bad animals I have been to Zambia A lot of animals are there.

Tinashe Nyatsine

Getting home from school.

Jordan Cowley Going to Chimanimani mountains.

Patrick Plunket Making friends.

Simbarashe Mtasa Going to your best friend's house and staying the night.

Bradley Phillips Playing in mud puddles.

Asante Ahlijah Playing marbles with my grandpa.

Ian Munro Going skiing Michael Frost

HAPPINESS IS

Relaxing Daniel Liepe

‌.

Getting candy and chocolate and sweets.

Deven Jordaan

Everyone loving the Lord.

Benjamin Alexander

Going to World's View to climb a mountain.

Tynan Swanepoel Seeing a shooting star.

Kurt Platen Playing with my grandmother.

Tinashe Nyatsine Learning to ride horses.

Uzair Dudhia Making flap jacks with my dad.

Joshua Bushby

MY FAVOURITE TEACHER My favourite teacher is Mr T. He is good at looking. He taught me soccer in grade one and cricket in grade two. He was at the best coach I ever had. I think he is very good at Shona.

He showed us the cross country but it was hard. Mr T was very good with us. He would let us go to the toilet and even let us have a sip of water. If anyone got hurt he would fix them. If boys are naughty he will take them to Mr Boondery and they will get a lash with a cane and get expelled with a hat saying bad boy. I hope Mr T will never give up his job for I think he is the best teacher in the school. He doesn't mind anyone of us except naughty boys. I think he likes me and Patrick and Michael the best of all. Normally he eats in the staff room.

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The Deer Hunter

down he always helps me up.

My name is Darryl Matsika. I am a deer hunter and I live in Canada. One day I had a frightening experience.

He is Cole Onorati.

Tyler Spagnuolo

I was tracking deer beside a lake. Suddenly I found a bear cub. I put my gun down to stroke the cub.

My Dog

Suddenly I saw a big mother bear. I got a huge fright.

I ran like the wind and climbed a high, tall tree and sat on the branch which was hanging over the lake.

The branch suddenly snapped and I fell into the cold, freezing lake.

I was afraid and began shouting for help. In the lake it was very cold.

I swam for a floating branch and clutched on to the branch.

I was shivering with cold.

With surprise and relief I suddenly saw a canoe. I shouted and screamed “Help me! Help me!”

There were two men in the canoe. They paddled to come and rescue me.

They helped me into the canoe and took me home.

I had a hot shower and dressed up. I wrapped up in a blanket and had a hot chocolate after my adventure. I will never, ever go to the woods again!

Darryl Matsika My Best Friend My friend is chubby. He has black hair and is quite tall. He has brown eyes, talks a lot and swims and runs fast.

His age is eight. He was born on 26th April. He hasn't had his party yet. My friend is about six months older than I. My friend lives at 5 Folyjohn. I've been to his house about three times.

He has two brothers. They are older than him. My friend has a mom and dad. I wish I had a family like his.

My friend likes swimming, carting, rugby, cricket, soccer and play station. He hates all vegetables and reading.

My friend's hobbies are cricket, carting, rugby and soccer.

He is in B for soccer.

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My dog is a Rottweiller and his name is Wheezy. He is the best guard dog in the world. His fur colour is black. He never listens to me. Sometimes when I am in the pool he jumps all over me.

My dog is an ugly dog. His face is full of fleas. He has long skinny legs. I always play fetch with him.

When I am asleep he licks my face and sometimes jumps all over me. Wheezy is a dirty dog – a filthy dog. He likes to dig big big holes and goes in right to the bottom.

Sometimes Wheezy is a lazy dog and he just sleeps.

Wheezy loves sleeping on my bed and he never likes to get off. Wheezy bites my nose. He bites my feet. Wheezy can run faster than the wind. He eats bones and meat. He is the best dog for me.

Mapalo Musaba When I Grow Up Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor, rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief. When I grow up I want to be a soldier because I like to shoot a gun and I like to march, crawl and throw a grenade and shoot the enemy. I would like to join the British army. I would do gym every day. I would also risk my own life to save other people's lives. When I go to war I hope I don't meet any suicide bombers on my way or stand on any landmines. It is sometimes very horrible in the army because you have to be organized and if you don't put your kit in a neat pile and don't make your bed and clean your boots they will punish you. I hope to become a Major General in the British Army.

Cole Onorati When I Grow Up Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor, rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief!! I don't want to be any of these. When I grow up I want to be a Game Ranger. I will save the animals from poachers.

Imagine if we woke up and we didn't hear the roar of the lion in the bush. That is why we must save our big five and other animals from death. I don't mind if I don't get any money. It will be my job to save our animals from starvation and poachers and droughts. We must protect our animals. It would not be Africa without animals. If we do save them it will be the Africa we want. I will dart animals and fix their injuries from snares and poachers. I will catch a lot of poachers. I will put them all in jail. I hope I become the owner of the range.

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When I Grow Up Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor, rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief. When I grow up I don't want to be any of these.

Instead I want to be a rock star because I sing so nicely. My friend also sings well. I am going to travel all over the world.

First I'll go to Mauritius and I'll go lastly to Canada. I want to go to Mauritius first because my friend used to live in Mauritius. When I win a competition I'll win a lot of money.

I'll give half the money to my parents and save the rest to buy a 4 X 4.

Matthew Gillam The Sad Story Of The Piggy Who Had None When I was a little boy my mum used to tell me the rhyme of The Five Little Piggies but that's not all. Do you know what else she did? My mum always tickled my toes.

Now the real story begins. As you know the first pig went to market. The second pig must be home, he just walked in the door and stayed at home. The third pig was greedy – he had roast beef but how a pig can eat a cow is beyond belief!! Skip to the fifth one who they said ran “Weeeeee” all the way home. The fourth who had none must have wailed and wailed for he had nothing.

Ryan Sylvester

has got wrinkles and blue eyes and a big watch that says “Dehli Daredevils”. She gives house points to Jerome, Gregory and Ambrose. I am in Jerome. Mrs Mitchell gets angry when someone phones her in lessons. Mrs Mitchell is a nice teacher. She likes teaching maths. I like Mrs Mitchell because she is fair.

Zeeshan Ramajan My Favourite Teacher My favourite teacher is Mrs Mitchell. She is the best teacher.

When we are good we get house points. Mrs Mitchell is strict sometimes but when we are good she will not shout at us.

On Friday she adds the house points.

If your house wins you get two sweets. If your house comes second you get one sweet. Mrs Mitchell is a bit old. She wears glasses. Sometimes she gives us a lot of homework or a little. Sometimes we get a mental test. My favourite is English.

Mrs Mitchell gets angry when we don't listen. She gets happy when we get ten out of ten. I like Mrs Mitchell because she is the best teacher. I don't like it when Mrs Mitchell shouts at me.

Mapalo Musaba

Mrs Mitchell's Bad Accident My Dog Today Mrs Mitchell came to school with a very bad eye. It all started at Ruzawi School. Mrs Mitchell was on the edge of the field having a picnic. She was sitting under a huge syringa tree. It was lunch time. When all of a sudden a Lilfordia boy hit a ball high in the sky and it hit a loose branch which fell straight into Mrs Mitchell's eye. Her beautiful white, sparkling, brand new trousers were now bright red from blood. There was blood everywhere. Her grand son Jonathan came to take off her watch. She went to hospital.

She had two injections. Dr Farai stitched up her eye. On Tuesday she's having her stitches out. After her accident the game finished and Ruzawi won. She came to school today with big glasses to hide her two black eyes.

Cole Onorati My Favourite Teacher My favourite teacher's name is Mrs Mitchell. She is the best I have ever had. I like it when Mrs Mitchell gives us maths homework. If you interrupt Mrs Mitchell she will get very very angry. She will also shout at you. The thing that makes Mrs Mitchell sad is when you don't get ten out of ten. Mrs Mitchell wears spectacles on her face. She has got brownish hair. She wears a dress, jersey and rings. She

My dog is a very stinky dog. He jumps around a lot. When I tell him to sit or stay all he does is play.

My dog's name is Ausywas and his surname is the same as mine. His middle name is Bolt.

He has quite a flat face with long white teeth, dark green eyes, a golden coat and a very short tail.

He is a very good guard dog. He can run the speed of gravity. He can pounce the long-jump record in one flick of his long, thin legs, up and over the fence he goes!

Today he acted very silly. He thought I was a mouse so he pounced right up. I fell right down and landed in his drinking bowl. I love him and he loves me.

He is a mongrel which is a mixture of two breeds – Boerbull cross Staffy. He's the dog I like and he's the dog for me.

I also have another dog that is a very fat dog indeed with a soft golden coat. Her name is Shelly.

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IF I WERE ……..

If I were Ed I would be red.

Tadiwa Marowa If I were a troll I would always roll Calum English-Brown If I were a king I would sing.

Tinashe Madzima If I were a hen I would write with a pen.

Tanyaradzwa Muzvidzwa If I were a rubber I would churn some butter.

Brett Hounsell If I were a chair I would eat a pear.

Rory Plunkett If I were a bunny I would be so funny Michael Booth If I were a kettle I would be made of metal Nicholas Balfour If I were a kite I would have a light.

Dominic Watson If I were a light I could see in the night.

Nyasha Masenda

If I were a snail I would catch a whale.

Kirk Edwards If I were a pot I would get hot.

Tendai Makamure If I were a slug I would be under a rug.

Kelvin Marufu If I were a mouse I would live in a house.

Kumbu Mitumbili If I were a rubber I would like to have a brother.

Tagara Maisva If I was a desk I would be the best.

Daniel Scholtz If I were a dog I would walk in the fog.

Danai Muskwe If I were a doll I will roll Takunda Shara If I were a book I would be a cook.

Kundai Kashangura If I were a tail I would sail.

Gareth Ncube

THE SEASONS If I were a train I would go on a crane Kudakwashe Kaukonde If I were a sheep I would go to sleep.

Jamie Cawood If I were a hand I would stand.

Cameron Davis If I were a fish I would not want to be on a dish.

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Summer is red and pink.

Summer is as hot as a boiling fire.

It is hot in Summer.

Autumn is orange and brown.

Autumn is as cool as a cool drink.

I like to ride my bike in Autumn.

Winter is blue and purple.

Winter is as cold as ice.

I like to be warm in Winter.

Spring is yellow and green.

Spring is as cool as a forest.

I like to go for walks in Spring.

Cameron Davis

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THE SEASONS

THE NILE

Summer is red and pink.

Summer is as hot as a stove.

I swim at the beach in Summer.

Not a lot of water in it It is very big Lots of sand in the desert Egyptian people think a girl's tears floods the river Riding on a camel is hard In the Nile are reeds Vegetables are growing by the oasis Every year the Nile rises Rain never comes in Egypt.

Calum English-Brown

Autumn is brown and orange.

Autumn is as cool as a fridge.

I like to stay in my house in Autumn.

Winter is white and blue.

Winter is as cold as a fan.

I like to play with my jersey on outside in Winter.

Spring is green.

Spring is as warm as a fire.

I like to sit outside in the sun in Spring.

Kundai Kashangura THE SUN The sun Burns like the desert in summer, Shines like a very bright mirror, Sparkles like a shooting star.

Kumbu Mitumbili

RAINBOW POEM Red is a burning fire coming from the firewood.

Orange is a juicy orange in a tree.

Yellow is the melted margarine in the microwave.

Green is the spiky grass on the ground.

Blue is the dangerous lightening striking above.

Indigo is the paint of life from an artist.

Violet is a field of tulips in Holland.

Tendai Makamure RAINBOW POEM

The sun Burns like sunburn on the beach Shines like the moon in the dark Sparkles like the Christmas tree in December.

Kudakwashe Kaukonde

Red is a juicy apple in the shops.

Orange is orange juice you can make.

Yellow is the hot sun in the sky.

Green is itchy grass outside.

Blue is the deep sea with sharks.

Indigo is a flower in Holland.

Violet is a mulberry on a big tree.

Tanyaradzwa Muzvidzwa

THE NILE

NUMBER POEM

Nile ends in the Mediterranean Sea In the desert they built pyramids Land is green on the side Every year the snow melts Rocks are everywhere in the river Is a goddess by the delta Vegetables grow on the side Egypt is a hot place Reeds grow in the water.

Nicholas Balfour

1 wiggly worm eating leaves 2 tame tigers lying down.

3 thin thieves stole my mom's car.

4 fat firemen took out a fire.

5 frozen freezits in a fridge.

6 sand snakes are camouflaged.

7 slippery snails are disgusting.

8 enormous elephants have big tusks.

9 new number plates on the cars.

10 tall teachers are naughty.

Nyasha Masenda

THE SUN

THE NILE NUMBER POEM Nile is the longest river in Africa It floods once a year Land is everywhere around End is called delta Rains zero times a year In it there are some water creatures Vegetables grow next to the river Egyptians think a goddess cries to make it flood Rushes everywhere.

Tendai Makamure

1 wriggly word in my book.

2 tiny toes walking down the street.

3 thin thrushes in my garden.

4 fat figs on the ground.

5 flying fires in the sky.

6 scary stegosauruses in a tree.

7 sour strawberries that are not ripe.

8 English engines are the best.

9 naughty noses on a face.

10 tall tentacles in the sea.

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ONE DAY AS A CHIPMUNK I am a chipmunk. My name is Chipy.

I like to climb trees and to leap from tree to tree to play with my friends. I live in a hole in a tree. I jump on trees and look for food all day. One day there was a storm and I saw a nut hanging from a branch. I went to get the nut and I slipped and fell down. I had lots of scars on my body.

I like being a chipmunk because I can climb any tree in the world.

C R de Wet

ONE DAY AS AN ELEPHANT I am an elephant. My name is Muddy because my mom likes it.

I have a trunk. It is very long. I have four legs they are very big. I have a very very big body. I am hairy because I am a mammal. I have big floppy ears. I have a long tail. I live in Kariba in Zimbabwe. I go down to the water and sometimes there are boats and people taking a photo of me. I go down to the water to drink. I eat leaves and fruit. I sleep in the night and eat and drink and play in the day. I travel a lot sometimes in the day.

I like this animal because I see a lot of them in Kariba and they are my favourite animal.

Michael Booth Tanaka Java

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HOW I FEEL ABOUT EXAMS When it was time for exams, I was very nervous incase I failed. My mum would go nuts. I went stiff for a moment with fear, fright and terror. I thought I was going to fail and all that stuff that I learnt would go out my head like a little breeze. Suddenly I went stiff like a big rock stuck in slimy mud. I was feeling painful, frightened and thinking will I pass?

Exams came and I was frightened, I thought I was going to fail. I was mad and grumpy until it came to exams. My heart was beating so hard I could hardly breathe and my veins were in pain. I was so terrified I was playing a video through my head to stop the terror.

Exams passed and I was excited in a terrifying way when we got our results. I was amazed to see I had not f ailed the hard ones. I was happy. I went home with something good to tell my parents.

Terl Allanby ZIMBABWE There are so many National Parks in Zimbabwe but my favourite is Great Zimbabwe. It is my favourite because it is very ancient and interesting. Great Zimbabwe has lots of animals but they have a lot of monkeys especially. Great Zimbabwe is a Zimbabwe ruin with lots of animals and interesting things.

There are a lot of National Parks in Zimbabwe but the one I like most is Lion and Cheetah Park. I saw lots of animals.

One time a lion came and jumped at the fence and I just ran for my life. Then after that we went to the river and we were having a swimming contest and I won by 8 points. The talking parrots and coloured ones are beautiful and that was the best day of my life ever!

Hadley James There are so many National Parks in Zimbabwe but the ones I like most are Mana Pools and Chengeta. My favourite of all is Great Zimbabwe. There is so much to see like the ancient ruins and all the Kings that have sat on the throne like King Simba the First. At Great Zimbabwe they believe if you have not been to Great Zimbabwe you have not been to Zimbabwe. There are lots of priceless artifacts that have disappeared many years ago. Even as we are speaking those artifacts are still there.

Mudiwa

Mana Pools is my favourite National Park. It has a lot of animals. In Mana Pools there were two people in a tent.

One was asleep and the one was awake. A lion was

walking around the tent. One ran away and the lion grabbed his neck. He died because he was strangled!

Fegus Deacon

THE TITANIC On a Sunday night on the fourteenth of April 1912 one of Titanic's lookouts spotted a big white object floating on the surface of the water. The lookout at first didn't know what it was, but then he realized it was an iceberg. He was shocked and he started to ring the bell and shout “iceberg”. Captain Smith ordered the crew to turn hard left and put the engine into reverse, but it was too late. Titanic was too close to the iceberg and hit it. The iceberg ripped a huge hole in Titanic's right side and Titanic began to take in water rapidly. The socalled unsinkable ship was sinking! Not one of the crew members knew what was going on. Captain Smith asked how much time they had until Titanic was at the bottom of the ocean. The crew had two hours to get everyone off the ship.

Everyone was scared and chaos was happening. People were jumping into the ice cold water of the ocean. The crew only allowed woman and children onto the life boats but there was a problem – there were not enough life boats on board the Titanic. Soon the back of the ship was in the air and people began to slide down into the ocean. The massive funnels soon came down and crushed hundreds of people.

The life boats that had left could see Titanic sinking vertically upward and going under the waves. Thousands of people froze to death. Out of two thousand two hundred people seven hundred and fife survived.

Cameron Butler CHIEF LIFE GUARD ON PATROL My name is Ropa. I am the Chief Life Guard on patrol at Miami Beach. It was a sunny and quiet day. I was high up on my chair with a drink in my hand. As I was watching, a woman came – “I have lost my son, help help!” she said.

I said “madam calm down,” but she wouldn't calm down. So I had to give her a sip of my drink. Then she finally calmed down. I asked her for a full description of her child. She said he is wearing a black costume and a red and blue hat. I told her we will search the whole beach.

I started to call every life guard in the city. It took two hours to act. I wanted to find that boy. I jumped on my bike to look for the boy. Oh! I didn't get his name. She told me his name is Kevin Jetcarson. After six boring hours we couldn't find him.

The next day I got to work early. I saw a boy on a blanket and his name was Kevin Jetcarson. I told his mum. She was so happy. That was a job well done.

Ropafadzo Masengere

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WHAT I LIKE ABOUT SCHOOL Ring ring the bell goes, It's now time for school I like my teacher, Mrs P Mangunda.

She is very kind and funny She is the best teacher in the world.

Ring goes the bell It is now time for sport Oh how I love sport I love having fun with my teacher Mr Dikanpfuwa or Mr D for short Ring ring goes the bell Well I guess that's it See you here next time For a journey indeed.

Mudiwa Bosha FAST CARS The cars are so fast They zoom Sometimes go boom.

They are speeding Through the crowd Goes blue The crowd goes wild The cars go bash Others go smash.

The stadium is full, For the crowd to chill, For watching the cars They are very fast.

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The cars are going Smash, bash and crash.

The cars were going 100 miles an hour I saw it crash Another went smash Two others went bash.

If I could I would But I shouldn't I want to be A fast car driver And crash, smash and bash.

Tristan Evans FAST CARS Fast cars go vroom.

And their engines go boom, When there's a crash It makes a big bash.

When they smash, It looks like a big mash, When they go past, They look very fast.

When you need a lift, Ask in shifts, When you go to a bar, Don't gamble your car.

If it's shattered, You'll feel battered.

When your car goes bad, You'll fell sad.

If it's lame It'll be a shame.

Michael Muchopa

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LOST IN THE FOREST

FAST CARS

One dreadful day I got left behind in the forest. I was scared because there were bears, monkeys and leopards. I decided to make a shelter. I constructed one out of logs and leaves.

This is the garage Sam built.

I made a fire by rubbing stones together. It kept me warm. I made a bed out of leaves and used leaves as a blanket too.

I improvised a spear so that I could kill animals to eat. I made a jacket out of bear skin, that I had killed. I was lost and I knew that I had to survive.

My clothes were tatty and dirty. I still had a t-shirt and shorts.

The jacket made of bear skin protected me from the cold during the nights. I slept for two weeks and fed myself by eating berries and I managed to dig up some roots.

I hoped that someone would pick me up and take me home.

Early one morning I saw some hunters hunting for a beat with a 2.2 gun. I shouted “Hunters! Wait, ait, ait” it echoed in the forest. Fortunately they saw me and they came running towards me. I begged them to take me home to my family.

They took me home and my family members were so relieved that I was alive and well.

Ezra Van Rooyen MY PET Sophie is my pet. She is a boerbul dog and she has a big black nose. She is blond and has huge ears. She is two years old and very big and beautiful.

Sophie loves to play rugby with me and bounce on my lap.

At night she sleeps on top of my mum. She surely loves food. She takes avocados from our tree and she eats all the time. She used to wake my mum up at 5am for milk. She sleeps in the basket now because she is not a puppy any more.

She is a lovely dog. She protects my family and is always playing with her rugby ball. Sometimes she is sleeping and sometimes she is playing. She likes sleeping on my trampoline.

Sophie's birthday is on the 28th April. She has other friends and their names are Koco, Nayla and Blondie. I hope that she sees me as her best friend.

Daniel Aucamp

This is the fast car That sat in the garage Sam built.

This is the rat, That lives in the fast car, That sat in the garage Sam built.

This is the cat, That ate the rat, That lived in the fast car, That sat in the garage Sam built.

This is the man, That scared the cat, That ate the rat, That lived in the fast car, That sat in the garage Sam built.

Douglas Dorward LOST IN THE FOREST I was on my way to Australia in a 747, when suddenly the first engine stopped. Then the second engine grunted to a halt.

We were bobbing up and down, left and right and I saw Madagascar from my porthole window. I ran up to the captain in the cockpit and said “Do you think you could try and land us on Madagascar?” He answered “I think we could, but it will be an extreme risk.” I ran back to my seat and braced myself. There was a crash, bang and screams from all around. Soon the screams died away.

As soon as my heart stopped skipping beats, I got up and looked around the plane.

I realized that the other passengers were all dead, but then I saw that the cockpit door was moving back and forth. I ran over to the cockpit, but I felt my body hurting. I looked down and saw that I was bruised and had blood all over me, so I walked but this even hurt. I looked around and saw an old man with a walking stick in his hand. I took it and limped over to the door. I only just managed to open the door. The engineer stepped out of the cockpit and said “We better get off the plane incase it explodes.” We got off the plane and took cover. We waited a few minutes then ! Boom!

We got out of our hiding places and walked over to each other. “Thanks for helping me get out,” the engineer said “You're welcome. Now how do we get back home?” I asked “I'm not sure, but I'm sure we'll think of something after a good nights sleep.” I collected some firewood and made a fire, while the engineer made a clearing for us to sleep on.

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We then went to get roots and berries. After we had eaten the roots and berries, we went to bed. It was a long, rough night and I thought that morning would never come, but it surely did.

When I woke up I felt thirsty. I went scouting around for water. After a few minutes I started to hear a trickling sound and I kept on walking. It grew louder and louder. Soon a small stream came into sight. I put the walking stick on a rock and sat down. Then took a sip of water. I took a few deep breaths, got my walking stick, stood up and turned around. “Now which way is back?” I asked myself. All the trees in the forest looked the same. I closed my eyes and hobbled forward. I hit my head on a low branch and fainted …

When I woke up it was evening and I was back at the clearing! The engineer was sitting by the fire, when I said “How did I get here?” “I'll tell you in the morning,” he said. I went back to sleep.

The next day he told me that when he woke up I wasn't there so he came looking for me. He called and called for me, but I didn't reply because I had fainted. Just as he was about to give up he saw something out of the corner of his eye. He turned around and there I was, lying on the ground. Once he had explained that all to me I said “I'm hungry.” “I thought you would say that so I made each of us a spear, a knife and a bow and arrow.” I asked him how long I had been asleep for. I was surprised to hear that I had slept for two days. We decided to hunt for food.

We started to walk deep into the forest and walked up a few hills and then half way up a big hill. The engineer said that he had a hunch that there would be some deer on the other side of the hill. He suggested that we should look for a nearby farm from the top of the hill. We were so excited that we ran the rest of the way up.

When we got to the top we saw that there were hundreds of deer all around and there was a farm nearby. We felt that it was our lucky day. We started to walk down the hill and soon reached the bottom.

We started to gather the deer in a circle and calmed them down. Slowly I went closer to them – closer, closer and jumped and landed on one and stabbed it with my knife.

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We hungrily fried the meat and got our strength back after the meal.

We then started our journey. It took an hour or so to get to the nearby farm and we were glad it hadn't taken longer.

We walked up to the door and knocked on it. We waited a bit then the door swung open and a man with a friendly face greeted us. We explained who we were and how we got to his door. He offered us a warm bath and a bed for the night, which we gladly accepted.

Next morning we phoned the police and the airport. They said they would send a helicopter to collect us.

It wasn't long before the helicopter arrived. The engineer and I hopped in, thanked the farmer for his help and hospitality and took off.

When we arrived back at our destination the reporters from local and international media interviewed us and we were hailed as heroes who had survived an aeroplane accident in a dense forest. They were especially impressed that we got out of the forest without the help of the local army.

Douglas Dorward MY HERO My hero is a rat.

I know where he hides.

It's right under the mat.

He wriggles in from all the sides.

He fights all in his way, Even while chewing cheese.

He fought two tigers today.

And he felt happy and pleased.

One day in the dark.

He had a chicken in hand.

I followed him to the park.

Until I heard a band.

We met a couple of bandits so feebly.

“Stick them up,” they said loudly.

“We are friends,” I said quickly.

Rat and I shook hands proudly.

Mudiwa Chiromo

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FAST CARS Fast cars revved at the start, We had to play our part.

I was in need To reach a great speed To be in the lead.

I'm hot on their trail, I hope I don't bail.

I went for the turn, I had to learn, To keep on the track, And never look back.

I was in for a treat, Safely strapped in my seat.

I was still in the race, But had to pick up pace.

I was in fear I might die, My family would cry.

I was in the last leg, Overtaking I dread.

We were coming die, Then I shot the line, I was fine.

Liam Hounsell

but secretly he loves me best! I would like Bacardi to be a dad so I could have more pets like him.

I know that one day my special pet will get old and have to go to doggy heaven. I will be so sad but I won't think about that now. Until then I will enjoy the happy days with Bacardi and love him every day. I am going to town tomorrow to buy Bacardi a new dog basket, a blanket and a big food bowl – this will show him he is the best pet in the world.

Jake Snyman

FIREWORKS Fireworks, fireworks in the sky, There they blast, up very high.

If you're having fireworks tonight, Don't let the dogs get a fright.

Lock them up inside the house.

They'll be as quiet as a mouse.

Rainbow fireworks shoot up in the sky, Falling, twisting and finally die.

When the fireworks are over, You can let out Sam and Rover.

Kenton Blythewood

MY PET My pet Bacardi is a pure bread Labrador that is five years old. We bought him at Hippo Valley in Nyanga. He was so cute as a puppy but is still lovable. I like it most when I go swimming in my pool – he comes in for a dip once in a while. He always likes to play with my other dogs. His favourite food is sadza and gravy. Unfortunately he is always fighting other dogs and he killed Shadow, on of our other dogs. I was so sad when he died.

Bacardi does lots of tricks like rolling over, holding out his paw and he even plays dead. I take him for a walk around my garden twice a week to keep him fit and strong. He is fast at running and enjoys eating lots of food. Last year he ate so much he could hardly walk! He kept falling and stumbling over the steps on our verandah. He likes to come hunting with me. He runs and jumps in the tall grass and chases rabbits and birds.

We have great fun together.

Bacardi is my best friend and is very good for me. One day he saved my life when he barked to warn me about a snake in front of me. He is a big strong white dog and often jumps on me to say hello and gives me a hug! I would like to have a pet cat but I know that Bacardi would chase it up and down all day and all night! My brothers also play with him

Fireworks sparkle in the night Some people are amazed, some jump in fright.

They start from the ground, and soar up high Then explode in the sky.

These things go whizzing, shooting around Then explode with a loud sound.

Some are dazzling red, Some are sparkly green People cheer at this amazing scene!

Fireworks are finished, Everyone starts to go And that is the end of our show!

Mduduzi Mhlanga Fireworks make owls hoot with fright, As the rockets take flight.

High in the air some twirl, While some zig-zag and curl.

Big rockets speed towards the sky, While others fizzle out and die.

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Animals get a fright While we smile in delight.

Animals go running Out of sight On this amazing night.

Jake Snyman Sitting in the night Fireworks out of sight.

Suddenly there's shouting, Cars start hooting, People cry in delight Some children got a fright.

Flickering red I was still in my bed.

Fireworks were hissing A couple started kissing.

Rockets spiraling down, Made by dad frown There were blasting sounds And scared hounds.

Somebody had a squib, Baby dribbled on a bib.

Everybody was amazed And I felt quite dazed.

When I went to bed I thought the fireworks were dead.

Suddenly I saw something zoom, Followed by a huge boom.

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It splattered the sky It was very high.

It was a sparkling green And that is the best fireworks I've ever seen!

Liam Hounsell MY CAT My cat is black He sleeps on my mack.

He sometimes hisses Always kisses.

He sleeps in trees On piles of leaves.

He played with dogs And chases frogs.

Catches butterflies And is very wise.

I love my cat More than my dad's hat!

Nicholas Freemantle THE CHEETAH The cheetah runs with speed So he takes the lad.

He catches his prey Without much delay.

The lion growls And bounces on its prey.

The leopard stalks And catches small hawks.

They're all African cats And we're proud of that !

Matthew De Souza

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PEOPLE Some people say they are sick When it is actually a trick.

Some people like to swim And others like gym.

Some people are as hard as tartar And others are smart.

Everyone has a different look Unlike anyone else.

Some are rich and some are poor But altogether they are a family.

Some eat meat some eat salad And some eat both

Some people are thugs So they eat drugs.

Some people are sporty and others Are the supporters.

Desmond Annandale

Some people like money And others think that is funny.

PEOPLE

Some people drink beer So they can't think clear.

Kai Detering PEOPLE People can be small But some just tall.

Some people find it stunning When people are running.

People are different in Complexions and reflections.

Some people are vain With so much pain.

People come young and old.

Makomborero Moyo PEOPLE Some people are sad Because they have ugly scars So they spoil themselves With brand new cars.

People come in different shapes And sizes A lot of people wear disguises Thinking why do they despise us So plastic surgery is what they get Not knowing it is a great threat Because they try to be like Britt.

Their minds get messed up a bit!

Marcus Nichole PEOPLE People roam the Earth Like bees in a hive.

People die like animals Being hunted.

People are, I am, I was And I will.

People are as beautiful as Nature and as ugly as death.

People are as kind as grace And as mean as hatred.

Alistair Frost GARY McRYDER'S SNAKE ADVENTURE

As people get older And nearer to the end Their bones Tend to bend!

Keenan Smith

Yesterday I woke up just before dawn because I had a long day ahead of me. My name is Gary McRyder. I am a snake specialist. I have studied them for about 25 years. I am going to Adderland to collect Adder or Viper venom to create anti-venom.

PEOPLE Some people have eyes As big as pies.

The world is filled With people that are many shapes and sizes.

When I reached Nkupi International Airport I caught a taxi to a hotel, looking forward to a good night's rest! The next morning my bus ride took me into the middle of the Kwaghi desert where I stayed with the Masango tribe. On my first morning in the bush I spotted a horned adder. I caught it and milked it. I continued with my journey and about an hour later I spotted a gaboon-viper – one of the most dangerous Year Book 2009

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snakes in the world. On my first attempt to capture it, I missed – it struck, missing me. I took a deep breath in and released it. PHEW! That was supposed to be a fatal encounter. Finally I caught it and milked about 50g out of it.

That is a lot of venom enough to kill about fifteen full grown bull elephants. After fifteen or so more easier captures, I had all the venom I needed and I headed back to the laboratory to hand in the collection of deadly venom!!

When I arrived home I realized how lucky I was to be alive, after so many dangerous encounters. Adderland is renowned by its name because adders are the only creatures you will find here, these and birds.

Murcus Nichole MY IMAGINARY ANIMAL My imaginary animal is called a dingelhopper. I named him Asparagus but for short I call him Gus. Gus can swim, fly and run. He can also change colour. But when he gets shy or sad he will go invisible. He has feathers, scales and fur. He can beat my teacher in maths and he understands the theory of mc² = E. He is also the last one of his kind because it is very hard to feed them.

They eat the very rare luminous beetles, the pink and purple doozelflowers and loves dotted and striped worms.

Gus loves sleeping in dry warm kennels. He likes drinking warm salt water with a touch of lemon. When he gets happy he expands. You can tell when he is sick for he tends to shrink and start to feel like ice. To cure him you will need to find eleven snozzberries, two grasshoppers and five lizards tails. First take the lizard's tails and beat them together.

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grasshoppers and chop them into tiny pieces and mix together. Feed it to him slowly.

I love Gus because he is the best imaginary animal.

Kai Detering MY FAVOURITE ANIMAL My favourite animal is a tiger. It is so beautiful and majestic.

In the tiger's world he thinks only of his prey, prey and more prey.

I like the tiger because, unlike other cats, they like water and swimming. Their natural beauty I think comes out in green grass. It brings out it's brilliant orange body and black stripes. The way he attacks is so incredible. He ambushes from behind really makes me feel the beauty of the animal kingdom. Although people say tigers are gruesome killers, I think they are beautiful animals that help our world. At one stage tigers roamed freely throughout Asia but they have been decreased over the years by mankind.

Hopefully the crisis is coming to a stop, thanks to presidents across the continent. This helps breeding not get out of hand with deers. The population of tigers is ascending back up to what it used to be. But people still try to kill tigers for their skin and meat. I think people should kill themselves if they are going to kill tigers! If we do not stop this, then, like the dodos, they will be wiped out and our children will never see them. I really hope it stops.

That is why the tiger comes into my mind when I hear my favourite animal. Please help to save the tigers or the world will be a poorer place.

Matthew Davenport

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THIS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ME I'm not too fat and not too thin But there's a dimple on my chin And two big scratches near my knee.

This you need to know about me.

I like to care for animals And see the grass and trees and hills And watch the dolphins in the sea.

This you need to know about me.

I'm fond of castles in the sky And asking what? And where? And why?

And doing maps in geography.

This you need to know about me.

I'm sometimes shy, but often smile Being rude is never my style, Being kind is better you see.

This you need to know about me.

I'm not called Jim or Jack or Sam And neither am I Sue or Pam My name is George spelt with a G. This you need to know about me!

George Vlahakis

LETTER TO PETER RABBIT Green Acres Farm Cabbage Patch Lane Countryside 18 September 2009

DO YOU, DON’T YOU? I like to go on cruising ships, And eat ice-cream and chocolate dips, And kiss a girl with pretty lips, Do you?

I hate it when I lose my hats, Or when I break my favourite bats, And If I slip on silly mats.

Don't you?

I like to think I'm very cool, Especially by my mates at school!

And I believe that Chelsea rule!

Do you?

I hate it when my loved ones fight, And when my shoes become too tight, And if the wind won't fly my kite.

Don't you?

Mark Lindsay

Dear Peter Rabbit You are very naughty for digging up my garden and eating all the vegetables. Why did you not go with your sisters and eat blackberries and other food? I am ashamed of you.

Water was spilt all over the place when you jumped in the watering can. You have eaten lettuce, radishes, beans and parsley. My wife was very upset when she heard you knocked over her precious flowers.

Do you know what happened to your father? My wife put him in a rabbit pie because he tried to sneak into my garden and you will be next if you do this again! By the way, you might want to get your jacket and shoes back.

Your angry neighbour.

Mr Mcgregor Jeremy Layard

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REASONS WHY I WANT TO BE LIKE MY DAD I love my dad very much and I think he can do anything he wants to. He has helped me so much when I have been in trouble and he has a really kind heart. So I hope that people see me in the same way when I do the things he does.

I am small and dangerous.

I have sharp teeth and live in large groups in the water.

What am I? Cameron van Gend

My dad loves to help people and does things in our church such as preaching the Bible. One day I would like to preach and help people. He has shown me it is good to listen to others and not always argue with people. So I am learning patience and the art of being a good listener.

I am a hunter, but I don't use a gun.

I am very fast over short distances and am difficult to spot in the bush.

What am I? Tadiwa Shumba

He earns a reasonable amount of money which means that he is a good businessman. I want to be a good businessman and earn money to look after my family like my dad who takes good care of us.

I am very important to all living creatures.

There are times when I am colourful and times when I am dull and plain. People lean and climb on me or sit under me.

What am I? Callum Lindsay-White

My dad rides his bicycle a lot and takes long rides to keep fit.

I think that is good and I try to do exercise too. I do press ups and ride my bike.

I like it that my dad is strong and he reads plenty of books. I am not very good at this but he tells me that it will help me so I want to try and do better with my reading and become clever like my dad.

So I want to be like my dad because he is the best role model a boy could want. He loves me and I love him and he is the best dad in the world.

Keegan Anderson WHAT AM I I have four legs but cannot run away or move.

I am found in many schools and am useful for storing books inside.

What am I? Kieran Robinson I am tall and have different coloured lights.

I am found on the street.

People obey me.

What am I? Kudzo Chiwara I have teeth but no mouth.

I am usually made out of plastic and come in a variety of colours.

I should be used at least once a day for general hygiene purposes.

What am I? Batainashe Masekesa I have a face but no eyes.

I have two hands but they cannot hold anything.

My hands are different sizes.

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OPPOSITE POEMS Happy is Friendship………. Sad is a Nightmare Happy is when you sleep with your teddy Happy is a relaxing day on the beach.

Happy is when you play with your pet.

Happy is the feeling of friendship.

Sad are terrible nightmares.

Sad is when you stub your toe.

Sad is the sight of a homeless dog.

Sad is when you are sick.

Happy is a hug from your parents.

Happy is the taste of a chocolate ice-cream.

Happy is the celebration of the day of your birth.

Happy is a graduation day.

But sad are a friend's tears And sad is the end of a holiday.

Sad is when you act like a jerk And make someone feel bad.

Christian Wright Hot is Embarrassment……..Cold is a Reptile Hot is the sun burning my face.

Hot is the exhaust on my motor bike.

Hot is the chilli burning my tongue.

Hot is a spicy chicken.

Cold is the jet stream from a plane.

Cold are frozen hail stones.

Cold is the ice cream cooling my throat.

Cold are the dark winter mornings.

Hot is the lava in the volcano.

Hot are the coals on the braai.

Hot is the simmering look of an angry teacher.

Hot is the blush of embarrassment.

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Cold is the blood of a reptile.

Cold is a runny nose.

Cold is liquid nitrogen burning my wart.

Cold are the high peaks of Mount Everest.

Damiain White Strong is a Bulldozer…….Weak is a Twig Strong is a bulldozer clearing the land A shark's terrible jaws are strong.

Strong is the sturdy baobab tree And strong is a bull elephant.

Weak is a wounded zebra And weak are loose teeth.

Weak is sick person in hospital And weak is a broken arm.

Strong is a tiger attacking its prey The force of a magnet is strong.

Strong is the engine of a V8 car As is the force of a rolling boulder.

Weak is thin, dry twig As is a simple mind.

Weak are my legs after running cross country And weak is a new-born baby.

Mutapha Msipa Hollow is a Log………Solid is a Rock Solid is the steel of the Golden Gate Bridge And solid is the Great Wall of China.

Solid is a granite counter top And solid are the foundations of a house.

Hollow is a flute in the great orchestra And hollow are the bamboo plants.

Hollow is the terrifying barrel of a gun And hollow is a ping-pong ball.

As solid as the ice of the glaciers Solid is the dam wall holding back the river.

Solid is the love of my parents

And my love for them too.

Hollow is a sound echoing in the canyon And hollow is the feeling of loneliness.

Hollow is a canoe floating on a river And hollow is the laugh of a ghost.

Nicholas Macray SILENCE ……

It was so silent that I heard a chameleon change colour, Dev Trivedy It was so peaceful, I could hear a spider spinning it's web.

Dakarai Ndoro It was so quiet, I could hear my teeth rot.

Tristan Warren It was so serene, I heard the petals of the flowers unfold.

Batainashe Masekesa It was so still that I heard the sap from the trees sliding down the trunks.

Austin Rwodzi It was so silent that I heard the sunflowers turn their faces to the sun.

Austin Rwodzi It was so peaceful that I heard a squirrel nibble his nut.

Callum Lindsay-White It was so silent that I heard the clouds float across the sky.

Kudzo Chiwara It was so peaceful that I heard the ants busily building their anthill.

Daan Post It was so still that I could hear the dew evaporate.

Shaheer Azad It was so silent, I heard a feather fall to the ground.

Aiden Blignaut

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TREE OF LIFE CAMP - GRADE 6 - 2009 In May 2009 seventy-four grade sizes and their three lucky teachers set off for camp at “Tree of Life Camp” in Ruwa.

The boys esteemed opinions were as follows – THE BEST PART OF CAMP WAS – Canoeing because we had a mud fight!

Munya Murapa The high ropes because they were long, high and tricky and there were lots of obstacles to go through and you had to keep your balance.

Nick Welch The climbing wall because it was a great challenge stepping on each block and pulling yourself up to get to the top.

Ryan Boshi The zip line because I was scared, but I faced my fear and the ride down was fun!

Robert Spencer Watching the movie because the inspirational speaker with no limbs made us more determined to complete the tasks.

Dilshaad Williams The pamper pole because seeing my team encouraging everyone was great!

Travis Mackie

The high ropes and the dinner because the high ropes were challenging and I love food at night!

Mitchell Enderby Shower time because every day we would come back smelly or soaking wet and we would attract flies to hover around our heads, then we would take a shower and be clean and warm!

Djordje Vidovic The high ropes because I love to climb trees and try things I have never done before.

Kyle Mathieson Spider's Web because it made everybody work as a team and it was quite challenging.

Munesu Chatikobo The obstacle course because everyone in the team supported each other and gave a hundred percent.

Ross Hayter The mini Olympics because lots of people were playing different games and my team won!

Matthew Wazara The zip line because of its speed and height!

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Shane Brown The high ropes because of the amount of encouragement, excitement and fun!

Ellis Rothwell The obstacle course because it was as challenging as getting in a moving car!

Jordan Sudlow The hot chocolate at night because it made me sleepy.

Mitchell Enderby Arriving because I knew it was the first day and there were still two days left.

Darko Limpic The food because it was wonderful and I never got cholera!!!

Michael Shonhiwa THE PART I DIDN’T ENJOY WAS The morning jog because it was cold and I was tired!

Innocent Hakulandaba The climbing wall because it was exhausting and it felt as though I was climbing The Great Wall of China!

Lebohang Mwamuka Quiet time because I don't like being alone.

Ross Hayter The swimming gala because I am not a great swimmer and it was challenging getting over the logs.

Ryan Boshi Getting pasted!!

Timothy Curle Walking over the logs on the rocks on the obstacle course because when I looked down there wasn’t anything to break my fall!

Darko Limpic The early morning run because I was tired when I woke up!

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Not being able to stay up late and waiting for your turn on an exciting activity!

Nick Welch The morning jog because you had to wake up at 6 o'clock and stretch!

Lochlan Butler The canoeing because it was hard to control the canoe and I got wet from my partner and I kept bumping into things in the races. I am terrible at paddling!

Ellis Rothwell The zip line because it had a dip in the middle and I almost vomited!

Kudzai Mtasa When the instructors said “Lights out” at 9.30pm and “no eating in the dormitories!”

Michael Shonhiwa Leaving, but as the saying goes, every good thing comes to an end!

Ryan Murray THE PERSON WHO IMPRESSED ME WAS – Samuel Garnett because instead of wanting to go first he encouraged everyone in his team.

Darko Limpic Kyle Mathieson because he is actually strong.

Munya Murapa

Mohammed Valera because no matter what, he never gave up.

Travis Mackie Kudzai Mtasa because he was afraid of heights but he did all the scary things.

Mitchell Enderby Innocent Hakulandaba because at the start he was terrified of heights but he did all the activities and never gave up.

Lochlan Butler Kuda Timba because he climbed to the top of the wall and down again without crying.

Ryan Boshi Thomas Reid because of his outstanding team work.

Jordan Sudlow Kudzai Mtasa because he did not give up and kept going to reach the top of the Pamper Pole.

Ellis Rothwell Shao Li because when he did the climbing wall, he never gave up and then he went a second time!

Innocent Hakulandaba Kuda Timba because whatever he did he gave it his best.

Nick Welch

Graham Shepherd because I thought he was not friendly but he is really a nice boy!

Shane Brown Lebohang Mwamuka because he never gave up even when he thought he couldn't do it.

Matthew Wazara Ryan Murray because he encouraged everyone.

Michael Shonhiwa Djordje Vidovic because he fell while climbing the pamper pole but he pulled himself right back up.

Kudzai Mtasa THE PERSON WHO SURPRISED ME WAS – Angus Curtis because he was not naughty – instead he helped people!

Ross Hayter Bradley Maswera by being happy about doing every activity at camp.

Ellis Rothwell Kevin Muleya because I did not know he was so messy!

Timothy Curle Samuel Tapera because he did the obstacle course so quickly.

Matthew Wazara

Nigel Vere because he conquered his fear of heights.

Munesu Chatikobo Aidan Onorati because when I thought I could not make it up Jacob's Ladder, Aidan helped me up the whole way!

Djordje Vidovic Kuda Timba because he tried to do all the activities.

Hayden Silk Travis Mackie because he came up with the best ideas.

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Kevin Muleya because he is'nt that good at basketball!

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Kudzai Mtasa because he cried on the Jacob's Ladder but he did it!

Innocent Hakulandaba

Excellent because nothing was over cooked and I ate everything!

Matthew Wazara

Brendan Sylvester because on some of the activities he was not confident like he usually is.

Kudzai Mtasa

Nigel Vere because I never knew he was petrified of heights!

Michael Shonhiwa

Great because I could eat it all!

Ryan Boshi

Robert Spencer because he didn't want to do the Jacob's Ladder but when he climbed up he never stopped!

Lochlan Butler Cameron Harrison because I never thought he would be afraid of heights.

Hayden Silk Nigel Vere because he did not want to do the high ropes but when he climbed up he was happy and completed the course.

Ryan Murray Kudzai Mtasa because he was afraid of heights and he didn't want to do some activities but he managed to finish them all!

Darko Limpic Mohammed Valera because he never gave up in any of the activities.

Ryan Boshi Kudzai Mtasa because he's afraid of the dark.

Shane Brown Robert Spencer because I thought he would fail some of the activities and when he did, he would get up and try again.

Nick Welch Kuda Timba because on the obstacle course we had to cross over the sharp rock and he managed.

Nigel Jena Cameron Harrison because I never thought he would come to camp!

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Kudzai Mtasa because he was able to climb the wall with no problems.

Lebohang Mwamuka

Scrumptious and it was a lot better than I expected because other camps usually have worse food.

Darko Limpic

Djordje Vidovic because he was afraid of heights.

Munesu Chatikobo

Delicious – imagine cooking for seventy boys three times a day. Wow!!

Mitchell Enderby

Kuda Timba because in most things he tried so hard.

Kyle Mathieson

Tasty, especially the shepherd's pie because it was made by great chefs.

Lochlan Butler

Lebohang Mwamuka because he was afraid of heights but he still did the pamper pole.

Jordan Sudlow

Great, especially the mealie meal porridge in the morning.

Hayden Silk

THE FOOD WAS – Marvelous because it tasted different!

Ellis Rothwell Wonderful, because I never get to eat that kind of food at home!

Timothy Curle

Amazing because each day it was different and I think it was very good food!

Robert Spencer Brilliant because to cook for seventy people is hard and I think they really put effort into making it tasty!

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Great – it took my taste buds on an adventure when I ate it!

Munya Murapa Fabulous because I like to try different things and sadza is a real treat at home!

Ross Hayter MY FAVOURITE INSTRUCTOR WAS – Terence because he was fun and he let us push him in the pool if our time for the obstacle course was under fifteen minutes.

Mitchell Enderby TK because he was kind and made all the activities fun.

Nick Welch

THE TEACHERS SHOULD – Be more involved because they should get up early and go for a jog!

Lochlan Butler Be more involved because it would be fun to see them do more things with us.

Darko Limpic Be more involved because we needed their help!

Munya Murapa

Be more involved because everyone should go for a morning jog, even the teachers!

Mitchell Enderby Be more involved in the challenges because it brings the whole camp together to see a teacher jumping off the pamper pole! It brings great laughs seeing the fear in their eyes!

Travis Mackie WERE YOUR FEARS JUSTIFIED?

Take a rest because they were fine, cheering us all on.

Ellis Rothwell

No because we never saw any snakes or spiders.

Hayden Silk

Be more involved because I would like to see them doing the courses and they were great encouraging us!

Robert Spencer

Yes because I wasn't confident enough to talk to the instructors.

Matthew Wazara

Taffy because when I was attempting the climbing wall I was a breath away from giving up, but he climbed up with me and helped me to the top.

Lebohang Mwamuka

Show us how to do the activities and give us the confidence to do them!

Kudzai Mtasa

Sam because he cheered my team and me on every activity.

Hayden Silk

Form a team and participate in the obstacle course, mini Olympics and all the other activities.

Ross Hayter

Terence because he had a good sense of humour and he encouraged us a lot.

Lochlan Butler

Have fun, it was funny seeing Mr Whitaker on the high ropes!

Ryan Murray

Yes because I was afraid of heights, but I am not now!

Ryan Boshi Yes because I was afraid of heights but I prayed to God and then I gained confidence.

Munya Murapa Yes, when I was on the climbing wall!

Ellis Rothwell

Munya because he was extra kind to me because I think we might be related.

Munesu Chatikobo Taffy because when I was homesick he comforted and prayed for me and each course I went on he encouraged me and gave me a real boost.

Kudzai Mtasa Taffy because he cheered everyone and did not laugh at anyone who was battling.

Ryan Murray Propser because I felt safe with him and it looked as though he knew what he was doing!

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Yes all my fears were justified because I was afraid of the high activities but Mrs Ellis and the other teachers encouraged me.

Kudzai Mtasa

No, because everyone tried to be a better person!

Ross Hayter

Yes because it was the best experience of my life.

Munya Murapa

WOULD YOU GO AGAIN?

Yes I was afraid of heights but I am not now!

Timothy Curle

Yes I would go back one thousand times if I could because it was the best ever.

Mitchell Enderby

Yes I would because I like the instructors, food and mainly the activities and I learnt about team work.

Kudzai Mtasa

WAS THERE ANYONE WHO YOU DID NOT GET ON WITH? No, because we all respected each other.

Nick Welch No, because we were all kind to one another.

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Yes so that I can learn about other people.

Innocent Hakulandaba Yes I would go again for the food, all the fun courses and to make more friends and to play mini Olympics. I might also feel braver when I attempt some of the activities!

Robert Spencer

Yes because it was great fun and is the best part of school!

Travis Mackie Yes I would definitely go again because I think you cannot get a better camp than that without driving for two days!!

Ross Hayter Yes I would love to go again because it was extremely good fun and I enjoyed it. Thank you “Tree of Life” for having us.

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RACING Protective suit on Fuel tank full Racer ready No engine!!

Munya Murapa WEDDING Beautiful ring Ladies crying Flowers at the ready Cake awaiting No bride!

Ross Hayter SPORTS DAY Finally the day had come We were waiting in the sun.

All the parents were sitting on the stand, Listening to the sound of the pipe band.

Red, blue and yellow, Everyone is a happy fellow.

Each boy sat in their houses, Ribbons attached to their trousers.

The teachers called us by our name, One by one we went to our lane.

Now it is time to start the fun, Listen out for the sound of the gun.

The race was long, the race was hard, The lucky few won a card.

All those who took part, Ran with all their heart!

The winning house was handed the cup, Proudly the house captain held it up.

Parents and children left the course, And went home a little hoarse.

Ryan Murray CRICKET TOUR TO DURBAN 2009 When I found out we were going on cricket tour, I was beside myself with happiness. Once I got home I told my parents the great news.

After a few weeks, tour had finally come. I was packed and ready to go. I went to sleep reasonably early. Sadly I woke up a bit late! I ate breakfast, changed and jumped in the car. I arrived at the airport two minutes late so I had to do a forfeit and pay a fine of five rand. When the team boarded

the plane my forfeit was to dip a sausage from my breakfast in some yoghurt and eat it! Once we arrived in Durban we put our bags into our tour bus and drove to Virginia Lodge where we stayed. We unpacked our luggage and went to bed.

The next morning we went to indoor cricket nets, that was where we practiced. The very next day we played our first match against Northlands. It was a shocker of a pitch, and unfortunately we lost that vital game. We drove back to Virginia Lodge for the night. The next day we played Mr Price's team called Virginia. We won the toss and chose to bat. We made a staggering score of two hundred and two, we went in to field and we bowled line and length and kept the fielding tight. Our team won the game and went to go and grab tea.

The team had two days free during the weekend. On the first day we went to the beach where we played touch rugby and swum in the ocean. On the second day we all went to Ushaka Marine World, that was the most enjoyable thing we did – not including cricket!! On Monday we had another practice to get out mind's thinking about cricket again. That afternoon we played Penzance Primary School. It was a very close and tense match. Brad Evans and Michael Rossi unfortunately went out to a girl!! She played for the Natal under thirteen girls' side. She is also the Captain of Penzance School as an opening off spin bowler.

The pitch was very tricky, but it was our bowling that let us down. Afterwards we all had a braai and we played cricket with a tennis ball, then Mr Mutendera made a speech. Mr Mutendera's speech was based on the best batsman from Penzance and the best bowler. He gave the Headmaster and all the boys a hat to remember us with. Afterwards we each ate a hamburger and we drank cokes, then we went back to the Lodge.

The next afternoon we played Clifton and it was a very close game but they had the edge on us. Our last game was against DPHS. It was a day/night match. It was the closest to my century but I never quite got there. We were one hundred and ninety nine in all forty overs. DPHS were one hundred and ninety four for eight, needing six to win off six balls! Angus Curtis bowled the last over. The first ball was a single, then he got hit for four, so they needed one to win off two balls and he bowled two dot balls and we drew the game! After that we went back to Virginia Lodge and went straight to bed.

The team and I packed up and we left a lunch time the following day. That, unfortunately, was the last game of our cricket tour.

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DURBAN CRICKET TOUR 2009 As soon as I found out about the tour I was stunned. I was extremely excited.

As I entered the airport, I saw the whole team checking in their luggage with a huge smile on their faces. For Ewan Price it was his first time on an aeroplane!

Our flight was great to Joburg and the food was delicious. I sat next to Ross and Mr Mutendera. We were really early so we had time to shop at Cosmic Candy. The weather in Johannesburg was terrible. It was just about to pour with rain.

Luckily we landed in Duban safely. As we left the aeroplane I could smell the salt from the sea.

My dad came with us to Durban. There were plenty of parents who came with us.

The weather was appalling. It was bucketing with rain. The rain forced us to practice indoors. It was great fun practicing indoors for the first time and it was a great experience. Our very first match on tour was against Northlands at half past one.

The Northlands pitch was horrendous. Unfortunately we lost a vital toss. We batted first. I went in at number four. I was looking good but then I hit the ball straight to the fielder.

I called no three times but Eddy kept on coming. I had to run and I was run out on zero. We were all out for fifty nine.

We bowled alright and we lot by eight wickets.

We then played Mr Price's team. We batted first on a blazing pitch. We posted two hundred and two. Eddy had a fantastic innings of fifty two and Nick scored thirty four and, yet again. I got another duck! We bowled very well and I got a catch and two stumpings.

We then went back to the Lodge exhilarated from the match.

We then played a great Penzance first team. The field was incredibly small. I was shocked to see a girl playing!

Apparently she plays Kwa-Zulu Natal under thirteen cricket.

She opened the bowling with some accurate off-spin. She got Brad Evans out with a fantastic delivery. We scored one

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hundred and thirty seven. For the first time on tour I scored some runs. Our bowling was average but Ewan bowled really well. They needed three runs with two wickets in hand.

Kyle was bowling against the girl. The girl hit a tremendous shot for four and we lost by two wickets!

Clifton was our match. We batted first on a blistering day.

We scored one hundred and twenty five. We were in trouble until Ewan came in to bowl. He got three wickets in quick succession. We put up a brave fight but unfortunately we lost by six wickets.

Our final match was against DPHS – the bet school in Durban. It was our very first proper day/night match. We batted first again and scored one hundred and ninety nine.

Our top scorer, Nick Welch, who scored ninety five. It was an unbelievable innings. We were doing well. DPHS needed seven to win in one over. Angus Curtis was bowling. The first two balls were dot and then two runs so they needed five runs in three balls. The batter hit a cover drive for four. The needed one run from two balls. Angus then got a wicket.

They were nine wickets down. Angus was incredibly nervous. The batsman missed the ball and they ran. I caught the ball and hit the stumps and we tied!!

I felt incredibly happy with the team's performance throughout these matches.

Mr Mutendera was proud with our commitment and he looked after us very well.

Mr Price was happy seeing us again. He came and helped us practice. He gave us tickets to the Dolphins match.

The Kookaburra factory was amazing. gloves, grips and balls.

I bought pads,

We went to Ushaka on Sunday. It was incredible fun. My most favourite ride was the Mamba because it was in the dark and we could not see anything.

At Gateway we went to the wavehouse. It was fantastic surfing. We also went shopping but I did not buy anything.

I am extremely lucky to have represented St John's on this tour.

Ryan Murray

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THE MYSTERY OF THE TALKING BOOK There was a section of the school library that was forbidden to everyone. I always wondered why they should restrict the area unless it had some deep secret that they did not want anyone else to know. Maybe a horrible occurrence or a terrible past event. These thoughts ran through my head as if it was an Olympic track.

Suddenly I heard the school bell chime. Time for our daily English lesson. I walked through the passage which was filled with boys and girls all scrambling to their respective classrooms. Mr Clark, our English teacher was in a foul mood. “Ericson, where is your homework?” he demanded “I forgot to do it sir.” I replied stupidly.

“Forgot to do it, eh?” he said sharply, “You're in detention tomorrow. This is the third time!”

Gair Fryer

“Now on with the lesson.” He said as he scribbled on the chalkboard the day’s work.

Finally the bell for break time came. “Cheer up old boy!”

Mark said to me. “What's there to be cheerful about?” I replied. Mark Newton was my best friend and probably the only good person at that wretched school. I was still thinking about the library. “Mark, have you ever wondered what could be in that section of the library?” I asked. “No, but we can go there if you want.” He said, eyes twinkling with mischief. So it was arranged that we would sneak out of the dorm under cover of night and investigate the library.

“Peter, what exactly are we going to do here?” asked Mark.

“I don't know, why do you ask?” I said as we fumbled about the library. We had brought torches and were looking at the strange titles of books like “The Slaying of a Vampire” and “The Witches Handbook”. One book interested me the most. In fact I seemed mesmerised by it for I started hearing voices in my mind. “Come to me,” it seemed to be saying in a hypnotic sort of voice. “Open me,” it said again.

I took it from the shelf and opened it. Suddenly I felt myself being sucked in. Good thing Mark was there or I would have gone. “That thing tried to swallow me up!” I yelled as we ran away from the library only to be met by the school janitor.

I am a Pergola, a spirit beast, who lives in the highest peaks of mountains. The townspeople of Hartshire want me gone. I am not bad at all though it's just Pergolas emit an evil aura that was brought upon us by Herlash the Conqueror, who enslaved my kind. I couldn't live any longer with this curse that caused people to hate me so I went to my homeland, Lanfotunia, to destroy Herlash and free the Pergolas from his curse. This is my story ….

I set off on my journey on the new moon. I glided through the sky in amongst the stars that cowered away from my evil aura. Suddenly from below I saw a bright red flame shooting towards me. “Dragons!” I yelled as I dived and swooped in between the fire. I flew away as fast as I could and finally, when I was close to the Dominii Moors, the firing stopped.

We got a week's detention and give lashes each as well as a good shouting at. I never dared go to the library again!

Thembani Magazi THE BATTLE OF LANFOTUNIA There was fear written all over his face as he approached me. He was like all the others, sword in hand, chainmail covered and clanking with metal as he came closer. He could not see me, he could not hear me, he could not tell if I was anywhere near him, he just wanted me gone.

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This was only the first of my troubles on my journey. I encountered Marroulin Ogres, The Jungle of Ster and finally the Great Wall of Lanfotunia. The highest, thickest and strongest kingdom. It was the only thing stopping me now.

I curved and bent my body getting ready to fly up high into the sky and over the wall but then from behind me I heard the cold, harsh voice of Herlash.

“How nice to see you,” he snarled, “but sadly no-one will see you again!” Then he shot a stream of crackling red and white straight at me.

I dodged just in time and retaliated with an orange ball of Pergola energy. The fight went on for hours looking like a display of fireworks but then I delivered my final blow.

Summoning all of my Pergola energy I created a massive, multicoloured orb that I released into the sky. The orb shattered into millions of pieces that rained down on Lanfotunia and Herlash. Before me Herlash fell to the ground and the curse was lifted. The Great Wall of Lanfotunia sunk down in the ground and the previously trapped Pergolas flew out, free and happy.

So thanks to me, the Pergolas were saved!

Rory Tsapayi I'M TOO OLD FOR TOYS NOW Little cars, teddy bears Miniature tables, miniature chairs I'm afraid I cannot let you stay I want you to go away.

Scott Mellor

I wave you goodbye with a smile Game boys and ipods are more my style.

You were cool when I was young But now a new era has begun I have now made a decision My new obsession is television.

Toys, toys and more toys Toys for girls and toys for boys I'm afraid I cannot let you stay I want you to go away.

Thembani Magazi

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Word Cinquains

A SPACE SHUTTLE

TELEVISION T.V. Time wasting Destroys the imagination The worst invention ever Evil!

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Shuttle Jet engine The count down I'm nervous and shaking Boom !

Ross Scott-Riddell A STORM

THE SUN Storm High winds Breaking through houses Thunder and lightning flashing Terrible !

Sun Extremely hot Tans our skin Such an amazing creation Awesome !

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Peniel Mangunda You can't see in front Using your fog lights to see On the open road.

Storm Raging wind Destroying the town Shivers down by back Terrifying!

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GHOSTS Ghosts Unseen creatures Spooky and terrifying Be very, very afraid Myths TELEVISION T.V. Brilliant creation Producing amazing pictures Best invention on earth Brandon Bichard Irreplaceable -

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SUN

Earthquake Extremely frightening Shaking the world It's nature's cruel creation Unstoppable.

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Storm Angry twisters Destroying the town I can't bear it Destruction.

A FIGHT

AN EARTHQUAKE

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Sun Rising slowly Warming the earth Having so much fun Existing EXAMS

Hardwork is needed Cleverness will get you through Pleased with your results!!

THE SPACE SHUTTLE Shuttle Roaring engines Excited, enthusiastic, nervous I'm shaking with excitement Boom !

THE SUN Sun Incredibly hot Explosions of fire Sonic booms of lava Madness !

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I WISH MY FATHER WOULD'NT TRY TO FIX THINGS ANYMORE My father's listed everything That he's planning to fix I'm already trying to kill myself And he hasn't even reached number six!

He tried to fix the large hole That's in the middle of the roof And as I was watching my favourite show It fell on me with a ka-poof!!

He tried to fix the fireplace Which was missing just a brick Just one mistake and guess what happened He crushed my poor dog, Rick!

Father tried to clean the library Which, I admit, had a pretty bad look He made a mistake, and dropped the matches And burnt everything, even my science book!

I've had enough, from here to there Of my father's snout I'm packing up all my stuff, you hear me now Cause I am moving out!!!

T Majero

My father's listed everything He's planning to repair, I hope he will not do it For it would be quite a scare He tried to fix the toilet But then he walked straight out Because the chamber had blown up And my mother started to shout!

M Al-Kalil

My father is quiet useless at fixing many things But one thing that he's good at is burning chicken wings He tried to fix my cellphone But be failed miserably There was a great KABOOM and now my cellphone is history!!

B Croukamp

My father listed everything He's planning to repair He even gone so far as To fix a wobbling chair.

It started with a loose tile in the swimming pool Then a wooden rickety stool He tried fixing the kitchen sink Now there is no water to drink!!

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MY BEST FRIEND

IF I WAS PRESIDENT FOR A DAY

My best friend is Tafara He's been to the Sahara He is aged eleven And I think he's going.

If I was president for a day, I would stop all poverty, hunger and crime in the country.

He likes to sing And he thinks he's a king He has a favourite hymn And he's very very slim.

He likes to party But he is very hearty He likes maths And very big bats.

His allowance is like a bank Once he bought me a toy tank He is good at most sports But I don't know about the courts.

His house is big His decoder is a gig He likes vanilla cake But only when I don't bake!

He gives me nice treats And hides some in his sheets He likes to go out So he's taken me about.

7S THE PERSON I ADMIRE There are many people in the world that I admire but the person I admire the most is Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson was a singer. He sang so many songs and everyone liked his songs. Michael Jackson started singing when he was seven years old and he even started performing live shows. Michael Jackson was born as a black person but when he was much older he got plastic surgery to look like a white person. Many people didn't like him that much after he had the surgery, but some people still liked him. I admire Michael Jackson because of his music and the types of dance moves he did. The best dance move that everyone liked was the moon walk. The moon walk was the dance move that he used in most of his songs.

Although Michael Jackson passed away, he is still the person I admire.

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If I was president I would make the whole country environmentally friendly. I would have peace with all my neighbouring countries and the whole world and my country would be an independent nation. The police force would not have guns but tazers to stun the criminal and there would be no taxes. Everyone would be happy and friendly. The main produce of the country would be farming. There would be good health care, hospitals and good insurance. I would conserve all national monuments and stop deforestation and hunting.

It would be fun to be a president for a day because you can help people, the environment and the world.

Ross Marais A VISIT TO THE DENTIST One sunny day I woke up early in the morning because my tooth was sore. My mother called me for breakfast. I was so hungry that I forgot that I had a sore tooth. Whilst I was eating, my tooth started to shake and the pain was too much.

I told my mum that I had a tooth ache and she gave me pills.

In the afternoon it got worse then my mum told me that I had to go to the dentist. When I arrived there I was so excited, but when it was my time to go in I was so scared that I thought of going back home. I got into the dentist's room and I saw him holding pliers. I was really struck by fear. The dentist asked me where my problem was. I told him that my tooth was sore then he looked at it and he told me that my big tooth was growing on top of my small tooth. The dentist gave me an injection on my gums so that it wouldn't hurt when he took out the small tooth. The dentist took a tube which sucks out your saliva and he put it in my mouth then he took the tooth out.

I didn't feel any pain when he took my tooth out and from that day I wasn't scared of going to the dentist.

Nyasha Tarinda

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THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON I KNOW A famous person is a person who is well known throughout his city, country, continent or world. A famous person can be an actor, author, inventor, producer, sportsman and even a teacher at a well-known university.

The most famous person I know is Mike Lacanelli. His nickname is Iac. Mike lives in New Jersey in America. Mike Iacanelli is a pro bass fisherman. He fishes in the Bass Masters Elite Series in America. Mike Iacanelli became famous by winning the Bass Masters Elite Series Championship in 2003.

I have learned a lot from him on the different types of bass and learned to tie specific knots for different hooks and the types of rods and bait casters.

Stefan Bellini-Martin CATS EYES Cat's eyes red at night Cat's eyes big and small Cat's eyes black and brown Cat's eyes as sharp as knives.

Cat's eyes are bright at night Cat's eyes are furious for rats Cat's eyes always look for food Cat's eyes always in the fridge looking for milk.

Ibrahim Baig

MY FAVOURITE SPORT My favourite sport is BMX. I went to the World Championships last year and did very well. In BMX we do five race meetings a term and add the points at the end of the term and see who comes first, second, third and fourth. I am hoping to go to the Olympics in 2010. In BMX we also have five South African race meetings a year.

I came second last term and will probably come first this term. The person who gives me the most competition is my good friend Kurt Pollen. We are very very fast and always help each other. When I don't come first he does and when I come first he comes second. We always comes first and second. I jump up to ten meters at most.

So, what I am trying to say is that BMX is a fun sport and really good for you but do it at your own risk!

Nicholas Warren

Year Book 2009

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ST JOHN’S

Preparatory School for Boys the Lord is our shepherd

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P.O. Box BW 300, Borrowdale, Harare.

Tel: 885128 / 885121.

Fax: 885021 .

E-mail: stjohns@prep.stjohns.co.zw

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