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EDITION 10 11 April 2019
Executive Headmaster Dear Clifton Family Welcome back to the start of the Second Term. As always, it is a pleasure to see the “buzz” from the boys – and staff at the start of term – irrespective of how short the break might have been! On Tuesday morning as I walked past the cricket nets, I was “accosted” by some deliriously happy Grade 3 boys who were all eager to say hello and share their holiday stories. (“Sir, I went on a plane – to Jo’burg!” said one.) Even the typically loud mutual greeting, with which we open our College assembly, was more enthusiastic than normal!
played provincial cricket and hockey at both school and university. He qualified in Graphic Design and Arts and Culture from DUT and then completed his PGCE. He has taught at DPHS, Kearsney, Highbury and joins us from the position of Deputy Principal at International School of South Africa.
The staff returned to school on Monday for staff development, which comprised a number of workshops and report-back sessions presented by staff who had attended various courses and conferences during the First Term. A plenary session was held where the combined staff of Clifton and DGC were addressed by Mrs Nene Molefi, a global consultant and facilitator. Her inspiring and motivational presentation focused on issues of diversity and unconscious bias. (Her website can be found at www.mandatemolefi.co.za).
Mrs Mishkaah Mohamed and Mrs Meg Perkins (Grades 6 and 7 Maths) will be substituting for Mrs Klingbiel while she is on maternity leave.
As usual, we welcome some new staff to the Clifton Team this term. Whilst all these appointments were mentioned by Mr White and Mr Goedeke in their respective end-of-term letters, it is my pleasure to welcome the following people to the Clifton Family: In the Prep School: Mrs Joanna (Jo) Johnson: Remedial teacher. Mrs Johnson will be working part-time, and has a B.Ed. (Hons) in Inclusive Education. She has taught at St Cyprians, and Umhlanga College. She was also a Foundation Phase Teacher at Clifton from 20072014 and she now joins us from Penzance Primary. Mr Jurgen Kurz: Maths specialist. Mr Kurz attended Clifton Nottingham Road, Michaelhouse and Rhodes University. He is a qualified practitioner in Knowledgeable Number Sense, and joins us from Woodridge College and Prep School. Mrs Anne Thomson: Prep Librarian. She attended St John’s DSG and Rhodes University, where she obtained her Master’s degree in Psychology. She taught in South Korea for a year, then Danville Girls’ and joins us from St Henry’s Marists where she ran the library. Mr Richard Nienaber: Head of Grade 7. He matriculated from St Stithians Boys’ College and
In other Prep staff news, we congratulate Mrs Lauren Klingbiel on the birth of her little girl, Emma Daphney, who was born on 4 April.
In the College, we welcome two new staff members: Mrs Anna-Marie Zeelie who comes to us from Mitchell House School in Polokwane. Mrs Zeelie is taking over from Mr Shaun Fitzmaurice as Subject Head of Business Studies. She was the Academic Co-ordinator at Mitchell House and also a matric marker and Cluster Leader for the IEB in Limpopo. She has two children and lives in Pietermaritzburg where her husband is the Bursar at Epworth School. Mrs Meryke Terblanche comes to us from Glenwood High School and has previously taught at Stirling High School. She taught Grades 10 to 12 Business Studies at Glenwood. She has marked in the state exam system and is a very keen sportswoman, having coached hockey, swimming and athletics. She has also managed various sports teams including hockey and was the Under 14 KZN Water Polo Manager last year. We also welcome Mr Justin Bennett, our new “Technology Integrator”, whose responsibility it will be to help staff further integrate technology into their teaching. Mr Bennett is a whole-school appointment and is a certified Microsoft Innovative Educator. He attended Maritzburg College, and studied a B.Soc.Sci at UKZN, majoring in Psychology and Environmental Science. He is a qualified rowing coach and Life Line counsellor. He joins us from Our Lady of Fatima, where he held a similar position. We wish these newly appointed staff members all the best in their new positions, and look forward to their professional growth and contribution to our school. Photographs of our new staff can be found on the next page.
In addition to these new appointments, in the College, the following current staff will take up new positions, as mentioned by Mr Goedeke last term: Mr Howieson: Director of Sport Mrs Kriel: Director of Community Engagement Mr Rein: Director of Outdoor Education Mrs Callaghan: Head of Grade 10, in place of Mr Howieson Mrs Olds: Head of Grade 8, in place of Mrs Kriel Ms Hendricks: Head of Sutcliffe House, in place of Mr Wienand As usual, the holiday activities were extensive and a number of boys and staff were busy with various hockey festivals, a golf tournament, rugby matches and festivals, surf lifesaving, the International Youth Leadership Summit and international debating and public speaking. Perhaps the highlight was our hosting of the Independent Schools Hockey Festival at our Riverside campus, which took place over four days. My sincere thanks to Mr Keegan Pearce, our Director of Hockey, all the staff and boys who were involved, the Parents’ Committee and all the other parents who were involved – their combined efforts made this wonderful event come alive. We received very favourable responses from the visiting teams and coaches. Thank you for flying the Clifton flag!
Annie Thomson Librarian
Justin Bennett Technology Integrator
As we look forward to the term ahead, we are very conscious that the first five weeks will be quite disruptive, as we do not have a full five-day week until after the elections in May. We have the Easter long weekend, two public holidays (one of which, at least, falls on a Saturday), and the election on 8 May. In addition, the College has two whole-school tours, to Bloemfontein and Pretoria, during this period. This will cause some administrative challenges, but we will keep in communication with you regarding the potential disruptions. On that note, my apologies, once again, for the problems we experienced in sending out the end of term communications on Friday 22 March. I trust that all our families have now received all the communication from the end of last term. Please check the d6 Resources section for copies. I wish all our young gentlemen, our staff and our parents a wonderful term ahead. Yours faithfully
DAVE KNOWLES EXECUTIVE HEADMASTER
Richard Nienaber Head of Grade 7
Jurgen Kurz Senior Prep
Welcome to Clifton!
Meryke Terblanche Business Studies
Anna-Marie Zeelie Head of Bus. Studies
Joanna Johnson Remedial Teacher
Meander On Friday Messrs Knowles, Ravenscroft and Mezher will be at the Prep rugby matches being played against Northlands at Clifton. Messrs Knowles, Goedeke and Bresler will be at the College hockey matches being played against Glenwood at Riverside. On Saturday Mr Boniaszczuk and Mrs Achmad will be at the Grade R to 2 Dads and Lads session on the Whitehead Oval.
Congratulates... Connor Buck who won Youth Bronze in the 400m Individual Medley during day 3 of the SA Senior Nationals.
Simon Taylor who leaves on Monday to compete in the EU Nations Cup in Brno, Czech Republic for the U17 SA Men’s Water polo team.
Andrew Ward in Grade 8 (pictured right) and Aamir Singh who were selected to perform at the South African Music Teachers Association Achievers prize giving concert.
All the Clifton gents who participated in the SA Lifesaving Champs held at Kings Beach, PE during the holidays: In the Stillwater events, overall placings are as follows:
In the Surf events, overall placings are as follows:
U14 Boys Category (Nippers)
Luke Achmad placed 11th
Kristian Muller placed 5
th
U17 Boys category
U15 Boys category
George Edward placed 1st
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Luke Achmad placed 15
Conna Steadman placed 4th
U17 Boys category
Matthew Doyle placed 5th
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Dominic Garreau place 6 Matthew Doyle placed 9
U15 Boys category
James Matthews placed 7th
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Conna Steadman placed 10
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William Pearse placed 8th Dominic Garreau placed 14th
Karl Berger (U15), Matthew Reinders (U15), Scott Cliff (U17) and Lloyd Geddie (U17) also competed for their first time and although they didn’t place overall, they still performed well and I’m sure we’ll see some great results from them in the future too.
EVENT RESULTS There were over 1700 competitors in the surf events and to be placed in the top 8 for any event is a great achievement. Stillwater results: Event Mixed 12-13 200 LC Meter 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay POOL NIPPERS Boys 13 Year Olds 100 LC Meter Super Nipper POOL NIPPERS Boys 15-16 200 LC Meter Obstacle POOL JUNIORS Boys 15-16 100 LC Meter Rescue Medley POOL JUNIORS Boys 14 Year Olds 100 LC Meter Manikin Tow + Tube POOL JUNIORS Boys 15-16 100 LC Meter Manikin Tow + Tube POOL JUNIORS Boys 14-18 200 LC Meter 4 x 50 Medley Rescue Relay POOL JUNIORS Men 200 LC Meter 4 x 50 Medley Rescue Relay POOL SENIORS Boys 14-18 200 LC Meter 4 x 25 Manikin Relay POOL JUNIORS Men 200 LC Meter 4 x 25 Manikin Relay POOL SENIORS Boys 14 Year Olds 100 LC Meter Manikin Rescue POOL JUNIORS Boys 15-16 100 LC Meter Manikin Rescue POOL JUNIORS Boys 14 Year Olds 50 LC Meter Manikin Rescue POOL JUNIORS Boys 15-16 50 LC Meter Manikin Rescue POOL JUNIORS Boys 14 Year Olds 200 LC Meter Super Lifesaver POOL JUNIORS Boys 15-16 200 LC Meter Super Lifesaver POOL JUNIORS Men 200 LC Meter 4X50 Pool Lifesaver Relay POOL SENIORS
Position & Name 6th Kristian Muller 5th Kristian Muller 3rd Dominic Garreau 5th Matthew Doyle 9th Conna Steadman 7th Matthew Doyle 11th Luke Achmad 16th Matthew Doyle 1st Dominic Garreau 5th Matthew Doyle 2nd Matthew Doyle 1st Dominic Garreau 4th Matthew Doyle 2nd Matthew Doyle 17th Luke Achmad 4th Conna Steadman 16th Matthew Doyle 18th Luke Achmad 15th Matthew Doyle 8th Luke Achmad 6th Matthew Doyle 2nd Matthew Doyle
Surf results:
NIPPERS
Event Board relay
Age group U14
Iron Nipper
U13
Iron Nipper Surf Swim
U14 U13
Taplin Relay (Mixed)
U14
Board Race
U13
Board Race Beach Run Beach Sprint
U14 U17 U17 U15
Board
U17 U15
Iron Man
U17
Single Ski
U17
Run Swim Run
U17
Surf Swim
U17
Taplin Relay
Junior Male
Board Rescue
Junior Male
JUNIORS
Rescue Tube Rescue
Junior Male
Board Relay
Junior Male
Name Matthew Coetzer Samuel Pearse Luc O Brien Matthew Coetzer Samuel Pearse Benjamin Ribbink David van Rooyen Luc O’Brien Samuel Pearse Matthew Coetzer George Edward Conna Steadman Luke Achmad George Edward William Pearse Matthew Doyle James Matthews Luke Achmad George Edward James Matthews Conna Steadman William Pearse Matthew Doyle Conna Steadman Dominic Garreau George Edward Matthew Doyle Conna Steadman James Matthews George Edward Matthew Doyle James Matthews Conna Steadman Scott Cliff George Edward James Matthews William Pearse George Edward William Pearse Matthew Doyle Scott Cliff George Edward Lloyd Geddie James Matthews George Edward James Matthews William Pearse
Position 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 1 4 6 3 1 3 4 6 8 2 3 4 5 7 4 6 1 6 7 8 2 5 7 8 3
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Joel Jordan (Grade 7). He recently sat for the IMAS (Mathematics) examination and achieved the highest mark in KZN, putting him into the 98th percentile for South Africa. Joel will be representing Clifton as part of the KZN team traveling to Hong Kong in July, and he has also been invited to join the SA team going to Vietnam at the end of November. Wonderful stuff, Joel! Keep flying that Clifton flag.
Nikiel Moodley who made birdie on the final hole of the Ebotse Links during the Affies Golf Tournament. After a nail -biting play-off match against Hilton, Clifton finished in 4th place at the tournament.
Two of our 1st team tennis players who took part in the Inter Provincial tennis tournament in Pretoria during the holidays. Calum Jestin and Karan Varyani were selected as number 1 and number 4 respectively, for the KZN U15 tennis team that placed 2nd at the tournament. Calum was selected to play for the South African U15 team. Well done, lads!
The 2nd Hockey team who participated in the annual Crawford La Lucia Hockey Festival. They placed 6th out of 13 boys teams after a tightly-contested play-off vs Northwood.
REMINDER: The FP staff are collecting empty Purity bottles with lids. If you have any, please be so kind as to send them to school with your son.
