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CONTENTS 02 | SPOTLIGHT NEWS

64 | KIDS PAGES

06 | CRAWFORD THEN AND NOW

69 | TRAVEL: Gone too Soon

10 | FEATURE: Calling time-out on criticism

77 | GADGETS: Time after time

14 | FEATURE: Check your regrets 19 | CRAWFORD CATCH-UP 20 | SCHOOL NEWS 58 | CAREER FILES: Archeology

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Chrisna Swanepoel is the newly appointed Principal of Crawford Preparatory Pretoria and not College.

On page 40 Yumnaa Walele from Sandton and Courtney Fitchat from North Coast had the same face as did Brandon Yelland from Lonehill and Ismaa’eel Fortune from La Lucia.

Yumnaa Walele

Courtney Fitchat

Brandon Yelland Ismaa’eel Fortune

On page 43 of the previous issue, Tanika Schram is a La Lucia student and not a Sandton student.

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Hall of Fame

Meet founding teacher and administrator, Mr. Patrick MacMahon

Accolades: • Founding teacher • Deputy Principal • Chief History moderator (1983-2007) • Well-loved teacher • All-round legend Years: Eight years at Greenside High School; 26 years at Crawford Sandton.

2018 marks Mr. MacMahon’s 44th year of teaching!

Famous saying: “I’m one of the only History teachers around who can actually remember the Cuban Missile Crisis!”

Then: This is where we question the History guru about his Crawford history! Where did it all begin?

My Crawford history began in 1992 with Graeme Crawford (founder) and Jeff Wiggle (financial backer)!

Of course, the school only opened in 1993, but much work was going on behind the scenes.

Then: Where were you situated?

We didn’t even have a building at the start! In fact, we began working in Jeff Wiggle’s house, until of course, we got our first office block in Killarney. Now look how Crawford has grown – Sandton and all the schools.

Then: What inspired you back then?

Graeme Crawford, he was very inspirational and students as well as teachers followed him from other schools when he opened Crawford. This didn’t make him very popular but he was recruiting the best – staff and students!

Then & Now: Crawford was and still is an exciting place to be...

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passion! I mean, how do you run a sports department from an office block? But we did! Even our first valedictory assembly was an occasion to behold. It was held in the Great Hall of Wits University and Tony Leon was the speaker. We still do things in grand style today.

Now: what do you think has been and is the differentiator?

It has a lot to do with the thinking. Crawford thinks completely out of the box, where other schools don’t even know where the box is! Did I say that out loud?!

Ha, ha, ha...

Now: Congratulations on 44 years of teaching (and remaining sane!) You must have changed the way you teach over the years?

Yes, we’ve all had to change the ways we teach to remain relevant. For instance, in the old days, we taught about the Battle of Dunkirk with books and stories. Now, we have the benefit of Hollywood and CGI to bring

those very important events in history to life! We use that and kids are enjoying history more for it.

Now: History has always been one of those groanworthy subjects for the majority of kids!

It’s interesting that 81 out of 120 Crawford Sandton matrics are doing History! And 67 Grade 10s! You know, History is a subject that anyone can do if they put the work in – unlike subjects such as Maths or Science, for instance. And here’s an interesting fact: when overseas universities are considering sports bursaries, they insist on a social science subject, which History is. So History has become more popular and is taking students places. And besides that, it is a fascinating subject and students learn to be analytical thinkers.

Then & Now: How have students changed over the years?

It’s a case of the more things change the more they stay the same.Throughout school history, there have always been diligent students who want to study and others who don’t. What has changed, however, is the attitude towards the “diligents”. In the past, students who were academic were often teased for being nerds, or teacher’s pets, but now, especially at Crawford, students strive to achieve because it’s cool to succeed.

Now: Do you remember any “diligents” who have made you proud beyond Crawford?

Oh yes, there have been many. Off the top of my head there’s Matthew Brittain (Olympic Gold medallist for Rowing); Gil Oved (Creative Counsel creator), Yusuf Randera-Rees (chief executive officer and co-founder of the Awethu Project) and Dr. Benjamin Rosman (Robotics expert).

Then & Now: How has Crawford, as a school, changed over the years?

Since we opened, Crawford has become completely multi-cultural. I’m not just talking about race but religion too. Crawford is one of the only schools that recognises and celebrates all religious holidays.

Then: Your fondest memory?

When we only had about 450 students at Crawford, we used to give each student a little cake for their birthday!

Now: What do you love about the school for the kids?

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That’s good news for South Africa. My own daughter studied to be an architect, worked as one for a year and hated it.

She then went and studied marketing administration and opened her own company.

all been the locations for some amazing learnings and memories!

Now: What has been your favourite school trip?

In October 2017, the American Consulate was out for Black History Month, and after meeting with them I was offered a three-week trip to Illinois in the USA, to learn all about the civil war. It was fascinating!

Now: It’s all about choices, isn’t it!

Yes, and Crawford is a big facilitator of choice. Do you know why we are called a college and not a high school? There are two reasons...

1. Flexible uniform – students are able to choose how they dress within some guidelines to remain a part of the Crawford community.

Now: what worries you?

Even though we have grown so much, we have also lost star students to the “brain drain”. Some great talent has left our country, sadly.

Now: Can you see a change in the career choices our students are making?

No doubt! Years ago students looked to become doctors and actuaries. Now they want to become entrepreneurs.

2. Flexible timetable – kids can change their subjects (except for the required subjects of languages and Maths). If a student has chosen Accounting but it just isn’t for them they can change to another subject, even in Grade 11. Obviously it can be a little tricky to change because they do lose out on work previously done, but better to do a subject where you can get a 65% than stick with one that you are failing!

Now: What is your advice for students, parents and other teachers for the future?

Always think creatively! Too many people are thinking the same way. Don’t do things how they’ve always been done. Avoid becoming staid at all costs and that will keep you ahead of the curve.

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| FEATURE ARTICLE FOR THE PARENTS |

CALLING “TIMEOUT”

ON CRITICISM

THE RELATIONSHIP KILLER

By Donna Verrydt

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t’s a relationship problem that dates way back to when the grandparents of our grandparents first got married — and probably long before that too. It’s a problem that has caused sadness and destruction in the past, and continues to do so today. It’s time to put a stop to criticism – the age-old relationship killer!

Have you heard of Professor John Gottman? He’s a contemporary psychologist, famous for his extensive research into marriage, and particularly for highlighting four key behaviours that pave the way to divorce courts across the globe.

John Gottman researched more than 3 000 couples and became known for his ability to predict the likelihood of divorce in newlyweds, with a 90% accuracy rate. Gottman likes to call the four behaviours the “four horsemen of the Apocolypse” and these include criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling.

In this article, we deal with criticism!

Criticism, the marriage murderer!

When you are young, or first married, criticism is often disguised in endearing banter. For instance, ‘Young Husband’ may say something like, “I can’t believe you cut tomatoes like that, it just doesn’t make sense... but then 10 | Crawford Times

again it doesn’t make sense how beautiful you are either!”

Cue vomit for us and loving giggle for them. For now...

Fast forward 20 years: ‘Not-so-young Husband’ says, “I can’t believe you cut tomatoes like that, it just doesn’t make sense!” Wife replies, “I want a divorce, then you can cut your own tomatoes!”

Criticism escalates over time, spirals out of control and always ends in resentment, and it’s basis often rests in control. Nobody likes to be controlled and eventually those who are, push back. This leads to the critical person becoming even more controlling to try and regain control! Round like a circle, in a spiral, in a wheel within a destructive wheel!

Constructive vs Destructive criticism There’s a difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism. Constructive criticism isn’t personal, it usually appeals to a behaviour and is

intended to improve a situation. Then there’s destructive criticism, which is more about:

people themselves tend to be easily insulted and they need ego defence.

• personality or character, rather than behaviour • blame • the intention to devalue and not to improve • insisting there is only one “right way” to do things • belittling

Way, way back...

If you delve into the past of someone who is hyper-critical, more often than not you will discover that they were criticised in early childhood by people closest to them, such as a nanny, a parent, a brother or sister or even a friend. Criticism is especially painful for children and they often feel rejected when it happens. Kids under seven especially will take criticism (even with good intention) as a sign that they are not good enough.

Destructive criticism will never bring about positive behavioural change because it embodies two things that Professor Gottman says human beings hate: submission and being devalued. The bottom line is that a valued person will always co-operate while a devalued person will always resist.

It’s all about ego!

Critical people know that criticism doesn’t work (they know this because their relationship will be falling apart), but they continue to criticise. Why? They do this because it’s an easy form of ego defence. People don’t really criticise others because they want to change that person’s behaviour or attitude. They criticise others because they themselves feel devalued by the other person’s behaviour or attitude. Critical

When children are criticised, their survival instincts kick in and they immediately seek emotional support from people (often their peers) who are stronger and who they feel can take care of them. (This often rolls over into adulthood too.)

But criticism is a funny thing; even though a criticised child or early adolescent feels the destruction of criticism, they eventually start to be overly self-critical too... better to criticise yourself than feel the rejection of being criticised by others.

By late adolescence, this self-criticism flips over to becoming critical of others – and so the cycle continues into adulthood, destroying perfectly healthy relationships.

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Are you critical?

Think of what you say to yourself when you make a mistake. Critical people will typically think, “Oh you idiot!” If you do that to yourself, you most likely do it to others as well. Accidents and mistakes happen, and how you deal with them says a lot about who you are and where you came from.

Pulling the wool Critical people like to convince themselves, and try to convince others too, that their criticism is actually “helpful feedback”. You can tell if it is criticism or feedback by how it is said: • Criticism focuses on what’s wrong, whereas feedback focuses on how to improve. For example: “You’re too soft on the kids!” vs “Let’s see how we can make the kids listen more”.

• Criticism attacks the worst in the other person’s personality, while feedback focuses on behaviour and how to help. For example: “You’re a weak person” vs “You’re allowing the kids too much freedom”.

• Criticism devalues while feedback encourages. For example: “You can’t do it, I’ll have to do it myself” vs “You’re creative, think of a way to creatively discipline the kids”.

• Criticism implies blame, while feedback focuses on the solution. For example: “It’s your fault our child was naughty today” vs “Let’s see how we can do this together going forward”.

• Criticism attempts to control while feedback respects autonomy. For example: “I know what’s best; I’m a better parent” vs “I respect your decisions, even though I don’t agree”.

• Criticism is coercive while feedback isn’t. For example: “You’re not going to do it my way, so I don’t want to talk to you anymore” vs “I know we can find a solution that works for both of us”.

If you are, in fact, giving your partner positive feedback but the person is not responding well, then check how you are giving that feedback. People respond to emotional tone, not to intention. Think about how you are going to say something before you say it!

How to stop criticism in its tracks!

Think before you talk; is the feedback really necessary? If you are a critical person you must get a handle on your impulse to criticise before it crushes your marriage.

Never criticise your partner in front of others. Undermining or disrespecting your spouse in company will send your relationship into the deep-end of resentment.

Resist the urge to “punish” your spouse by giving them the silent treatment or withdrawing affection – this is tantamount to blackmail.

Focus on how to improve, how to think with an open and accepting heart and how to sincerely want to help rather than undermine.

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CHECK YOUR

REGRETS Don’t leave your emotional baggage unattended, but do find out what items are really not worth going back for. A freer future is now boarding at Gate 6…

By Margot Bertelsmann

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here is a crack in everything, croons Leonard Cohen, that’s how the light gets in. But wait, this may not be just another Facebook platitude. Actual psychological studies show that human lives need a balance between ease and adversity in order for us to feel our happiest. After all, if we lived blissful lives unencumbered by any ills, how would we even know, having nothing to compare it to?

As Dr. Melanie Greenberg writes in Psychology Today, “exposure to a moderate level of stress that you can master can actually make you stronger and better able to manage stress, just like a vaccine, which contains a tiny amount of the bug, can immunise you against getting the disease.

Richard Dienstbier’s (1989) theory of mental toughness suggests that experiencing some manageable stressors, with recovery in between, can make us more mentally and physically tough and less reactive to future stress.”

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So a little bit of bad luck is good for us. If nothing else, it’s character-building and throws into relief life’s more pleasant moments, leading us to value them more. Luckily (ha!) social scientists have yet to discover a human life that has remained completely unexposed to the dark side. One person’s business fails, shattering their dream of financial independence. Another’s marriage ends in divorce, and with it, the hope of escaping a cycle of family dysfunctionality fades. Most of us will lose at least one friendship in adulthood, endure an ugly family feud, make a costly mistake at work, place our trust in the wrong hands, or treat our children in ways we can no longer justify to ourselves later in life.

Regrets, we’ve had a few.

Use regret wisely

If you feel burdened by any past behaviours, it indicates at least one positive (but it’s a big one): that you are willing to reflect critically on yourself, and you have the potential to evolve into a better version of yourself. And that’s no small achievement. It also lessens the likelihood that you will continue to make the same mistake. There can be no growth without understanding.

What’s the point of regret? It’s a horrible feeling.

And if on top of that it doesn’t have the effect of changing your future, it is completely useless. Clinical psychologist Joanna Kleovoulou from PsychMatters Centre in Johannesburg says, “Many of us who get stuck in regret or guilt about our past do not understand that it is our psyche’s attempt to find a way (a lopsided, ineffective way) to control the outcome or to have wanted a different ending.” She says that sense of “If only…” or “I should have…” can be your clue to understand that “it’s your unconscious need to have felt more competent and masterful in a particular painful event. When you understand this, you free yourself up to give yourself more choices about how to do things differently, rather than sabotaging yourself by hovering in the past, with negative thoughts and feelings.”

“The healing can take place in the ‘repair’ of what you did or said that was hurtful to your child,” says Joanna.

“It can give your child the opportunity to learn that relationships are based on mutual respect. The values of honesty get ingrained; they get to distinguish between right and wrong and you are setting the template for appropriate behaviour. You’re teaching them that we’re all imperfect, and how to take responsibility for our actions. And that ultimately builds self-esteem.”

Teenagers are already intimately acquainted with the idea that their parents – the heroes of their childhoods – have clay feet. You remove much of their ammunition when you, too, admit you are fallible.

Nobody is saying you should skip out of the shattered remains of your marriage humming, “Well, it’ll all be all right in the end.” No. You can take the time to grieve and mourn for what was lost, and own your part in it (that’s “take responsibility for it” in psychologist speak.) But you’re allowed to park the guilt, eventually.

Model ‘good’ regret

The second crucial point to make about regret is that you cannot go back and change the past, no matter how much you may want to.

But you can admit to the mistakes you’ve made. Recognising that you’ve messed up is an important step – and it’s also good for children in a family to see because you’re modelling emotional maturity. The most important thing a parent can do, says Joanna, is to be mindful and conscious about your parenting.

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Speaking of teens, parents of adolescents are sometimes counselled that this is the season they must learn to let go. Dr. Carl E Pickhardt, writing in Psychology Today on Surviving (Your Child’s) Adolescence, says: “In response to their teenager’s quickly changing moods, parents can become emotionally enmeshed when they ride the emotional rollercoaster of their teenager’s highs and lows, good days and bad days, allowing the young person’s emotional life to become their own.”

Emotional enmeshment, he says, is saying, “We can’t stand seeing her unhappy without feeling unhappy too.

Then the only way to cheer ourselves up is getting her to feel better.” On the other hand, attribution is when you attribute your own emotional state to how your teen is behaving: She is driving us crazy! It’s hell here since he’s become a teenager.

Why mention this here? Because, if you haven’t yet let the sniffer dogs examine your regrets, particularly regrets about perceived parenting mistakes when your kids were small, this stage of their lives with you can be extra difficult.

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You might torture yourself with any of the following: “I should have/should not have quit working to look after my kids/I should not have spanked/circumcised/shouted so much/had the food battles/divorced their mother/ father.” But think of it this way: If we smooth away every single obstacle we can for our kids, they won’t ever learn how to manage their own hardships – you know, those ones we’ve argued every human needs in order to feel happy? And in that way lies the annoying, entitled, ambition-free millennial brat we all hope our children won’t grow into.

You know what? You showed up. With all your flaws.

That’s a pretty good start to becoming a good parent – and a good human.

If you are struggling to find resolve, or need help with your parenting, Joanna Kleovoulou offers a series of Parenting Wisely workshops – visit www.psychmatters.co.za to find out more.

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P R O F E S S I O N A L S P O RT S S U R FA C E S

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PREPARATORY FOURWAYS A lot has changed from when this picture was taken, but the feeling of freedom and open space remains.

More playing space and a soccer field in progress.

The first principal, Mrs. Heather Drage, awarding a prize in the hall which is now the tuckshop.

Induction Ceremony in the Amphitheatre.

An unexpected visitor at the preschool.

Breffani Whitehead showing his mother how to use a computer in the Computer Room which is now the Music Room.

Honours Morning in a marquee.

Friendship Day Assembly in the Amphitheatre.

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he property on which the present Crawford Fourways is standing was initially owned by Woodmead Preparatory and was acquired by Carwford in 1998. The idea was to establish a Foundation Phase Crawford School that would feed into the Crawford Preparatory School in Lonehill that was started at the same time.

Crawford Fourways was “born” on the first day of January 1999, and Heather Drage was at the helm of this tiny little country school. There was plenty of space for the children to play and to be free. After a couple of years, a pre-primary was erected where the current netball courts and staff car park is.

Over the last 19 years, the school has changed so much, the former school is almost unrecognisable!

We’ve built three sets of classroom blocks, a state-of-the-art hall, an AstroTurf and a huge sports field.

The pool was also extended and the parking paved.

Joe’s Place or the sport’s pavilion made way for therapy rooms.

Crawford Preparatory Fourways wishes Mr. Isaakidis, good luck on his new venture.

The AstroTurf.

This is what happens at Crawford Fourways!

The mosaic-tiled wall depicting the school values made by pupils in Dream!

Innovate Yourself.

In the latter half of 2004, Jopie Maasdam became principal of our ‘barefoot’ little school.

In 2009 Crawford Fourways celebrated its 10th birthday with a birthday bash for young and old.

Assemblies were held under the blue sky and scorching sun in the amphitheatre and photos were taken in the school hall which now serves as the tuckshop. Honour’s Mornings and Valediction Ceremonies were a great challenge. We either had to transport everything we needed to Lonehill College or a marquee had to be erected, drapes put up, a stage built, extra electricity relayed to the top field and the catering had to be carried up to the area.

In 2010 the pre-primary moved to Randa Road and the dust and mortar started flying at the preparatory campus. The school hall was built and officially opened, with bagpipes and the cutting of a red ribbon, in August 2011.

The new entrance to Crawford Fourways.

Jungle gyms for the Foundation Phase pupils.

The opening of the hall.

Playing fields made space for the Grade 1 classrooms and the Accelerated Learning Centre.

Fourways was always a forerunner. The teachers were trained to use iPads and write textbooks. Excitement reigned as the Grade 5-7 pupils could use iPads at school.

In July 2013, Ian Rothman took over the reign of this happy little school.

Through all of this, Crawford Fourways has retained the caring atmosphere of a ‘little’ school whose ethos is based on care and respect for the individual. It also still has a “country” feel to it with a large number of indigenous trees on the property and a rich wildlifefilled wetland.

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PRE-PRIMARY FOURWAYS An exceptional teacher reflects.

By Brenda Fenner, teacher at Crawford Pre-Primary Fourways I started teaching at Crawford Pre-Primary Fourways in 2000. I began at our new grounds in 2011 and my earliest memory of the current school premises is walking around the building site and being amazed at how much care was being taken to preserve the natural environment. Our beautiful and vast gardens make our school unique. Our pupils are privileged to have such a large and interesting area to play and learn in. I love the calm and tranquil atmosphere at our school and the caring and nurturing staff who work there.

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have always enjoyed young children as they are so enthusiastic and keen to learn. To become a teacher was my career of choice but I was persuaded to rather follow an IT career. I enjoyed this for many years. After my first child was born I decided to follow my heart and change careers. I am so fortunate as now I can combine my two careers and passions by educating children in the field of digital literacy.

I find it so exciting to watch those little minds pick up the concept of computational thinking. The most rewarding part of my job is making a difference in the lives of children and helping them to fulfil their potential.

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The most significant change has been the development and urbanisation of the surrounding area. I remember passing people riding horses on the way to school. It has become a truly metropolitan area that has come to life with urbanisation, yet the school remains a sanctuary for wildlife.

My favourite tradition at the school is our Sports Day. It is a day where I get to witness our families enjoying themselves and having fun. We can engage with our bigger Crawford family and everyone gets involved. It’s also a good way of connecting with older siblings who are former students and meeting younger siblings.

A place where magic happens.

By Barbara Killian, Principal of Crawford Pre-Primary Fourways

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n a busy city, exists a uniquely tranquil, well-established beautiful Pre-Primary school, nestled among the buzz of the suburb of Craigavon.

This school is magical on many scores; we have the privilege of creating this magic each day with children who laugh and play while learning, in the calmness and serenity of the beautiful natural surroundings.

Our school opened its doors in January 2011; with great excitement, we started an educational journey for 180 children.

The founding members of our school are now almost ready to enter high school.

We were, and still are so very proud of the fact that our daily activities, allow for plenty of time outdoors for learning through play. We know that over the years we have worked extremely hard to ensure play is work for our little children and that work is play! The two go hand in hand, as we go about preparing pupils for their adventures beyond our school.

We aim to create, for each child, a wellbalanced, integrated and inspiring daily routine. It helps that our physical natural surroundings provide the platform for a perfectly balanced ecosystem and ecofriendly environment, which enhances children’s fascination with nature and its bursting wonderments. We embrace the fact that nature is the third teacher!

Our vast grounds provide learning experiences set in nature.

Barbara Killian celebrates the first day of school with the Grade 00s.

As much as nature inspires us, our school has evolved and we are undoubtedly well equipped to embrace 21st Century Learning.

Our focus is on bringing together a community of little people who are capable of using critical thinking to communicate their feelings and aspirations, their concerns and opinions, and who can collaborate and work together for a common cause. Our children are creative and are encouraged to be imaginative, daring to dream.

We are proud to salute our core values.

We cannot wait for the next seven years and we cannot wait to make more marvellous magic.

Digital skills are an imperative part of 21st Century Learning.

Brenda Fenner (our Digital Literacy teacher) introduces Bee Bots.

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ITALIA Planting the first tree at Crawford Italia.

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ack in October of 2013, Crawford Italia started as a shop in the Bedford Centre. Manned by Mr. Owen Kuyper (Founding Principal) and Mrs. Shannon Dickson, enrolments were done and pupils bought uniforms ready for the school to open in January 2014. With six teachers from Grade 0-3, and Mr. Kuyper at the helm, the school started.

Admin staff helped in every way they could, with Shannon, Aroshini and Mathilda making up the admin team.

Sifiso was employed as the driver and handyman. The staff helped bring in desks and chairs at the 11th hour – with grass being planted on the day school started! There were about 60 pupils in total. Slowly the pupils started competing in teams for sports and the school started some of its traditions, such as the Grade 3 Masterchef competition. This year we will have our 5th Masterchef title up for grabs.

In 2014 we entered our 1st team into the Inter-Crawford Festival, with seven pupils being involved in Tech and Chess. This year we will be sending 35 pupils to play Netball, Soccer, Chess, and to Dance and participate in Tech.

The school grew and new teachers and classes were added the following year. Now we had Grade 4s and an Art teacher.

At the end of 2015, Mr. Kuyper moved on to become the principal at Crawford Lonehill and Mrs Jill Meintjes took over at Italia. The school went up another grade and our InterSen phase was growing! In 2017 the second phase of building began and the new block took shape.

We moved into the new classrooms

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Installing the roofing for the soon-to-be classrooms

Masterchef 2014 winner, Ismael Smith

Mr. Kuyper (Founding Principal) Mr. Kuyper thanking enjoying a chocolate cake the Admin Staff

Masterchef 2015 Masterchef 2016 Masterchef 2017 The 2015 winner, Bree winner, Angelo winner, Keagan Festival Team, off Scott-Anderson Sorban Crombie to La Lucia.

2016 Festival Team

2017 Technology Team at Lonehill

at the end of 2017 and are loving the new facilities now available. The GOLab is a place of wonder and teamwork, developing a little more each day. We are working on getting the Science Lab up and running with the last of the furniture being delivered.

We welcomed our first year of Grade 7, and the children were all inducted as Counsellors at a special assembly.

Our beautiful Dance Studio ensures the children are staying fit and being

Italia’s first Festival Team in 2014

creative, with Teacher Paula sharing her energy and enthusiasm. We are still finishing off our Resource Room and hope to have that completed this term.

We have also moved into our new offices with so much more available space.

So, as the youngest sibling in the Crawford Schools group, we’re starting to walk tall and thank the other schools for being patient and kind in helping us grow stronger!

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Crawford Italia from the sky. Drone flown

by Arthur.

The water feature adds to the new school entrance.

Chino gardening with the Grade 3 class.

The new buildings take shape.

The second storey in progress.

Jonathan and his friends having fun in the GOLab.

Mrs Meintjes with Gia, Aria and Gometse.

Mrs Meintjes at Buffelspoort.

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COLLEGE LA LUCIA T

he organisation and planning of Crawford College took place in a container, serving as an office where the first headmaster was stationed. Joining him was a handful of staff which included two co-ordinators, a bursar and an administrator, all of whom rallied together to ensure that new students were interviewed and enrolled, timetables set and stationery as well as textbook lists finalised and distributed.

One of the most notable early memories occurred when the container was blown down the embankment along with the office equipment housed within it. Files and papers were strewn everywhere as a result, yet even the unexpected force of Mother Nature was no match for our resilient team!

The bond which existed from the very first meeting was a single vision – to make a success of this new school. Nothing was too daunting, not even the three bare fields with no buildings. Today we have an exquisite campus which looks directly over the Indian Ocean.

The first registration day was chaotic!

The school hall and administration building were still to be completed.

Computers were carried up and down the banks as many members of staff worked at school to complete all the admin needed for the start of the school year.

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For seventeen teachers their association with Crawford College La Lucia started with a meeting in September in a big white marquee tent on a bare field. These highly qualified, reputable and experienced teachers from the Durban area had signed up with CrawfordSchoolsTM after being “headhunted”.

In the first few years, with the use of an industrial roller to try to “level” the playing surface and the loss of countless hockey balls to the conservancy, many a “grassy”, dusty and bumpy session was had on Breakers Field. Queensmead was initially the only AstroTurf in Durban. It gave students the best advantage over other schools at a time when it became essential to practice and play on Astro.Over time, more schools installed AstroTurfs and as a result, all our fixtures were “away games”.

After three proposals, Crawford College La Lucia got the go-ahead for their incredible facility, and at last, our very own AstroTurf was built!

Twenty years later, Crawford College La Lucia has solidified its reputation for academic excellence, under the premise of education without fear, where good citizenship, leadership and sportsmanship are developed by placing emphasis on the needs of every child.

The value of a Crawford education is evident in our graduates who are well rounded, confident and capable of applying the knowledge and life skills they’ve been equipped with.

The GO Lab was introduced in the college at the start of the year and is aiding students to fill in the gaps of the huge scope of new-age technological advancements impacting society.

The AstroTurf was met with great anticipation when completed towards the end of 2012. It’s proved to be a welcome addition to the already extensive offering of amenities available on the campus.

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PREPARATORY LA LUCIA T

he Preparatory school and the College initially shared the present College buildings for two years until the preparatory school was completed. This meant that all facilities were shared. The management teams of both schools, together with their administrators, shared the admin building. The first two years proved trying, with many shared frustrations and successes. The overriding factor, however, was the common goal to make this new school a huge triumph!

The planning and organisation of Crawford Preparatory began in earnest in the intense heat of summer ’99. Working out of a container which was fuelled by a noisy generator, the academic programme, timetables and class groups were finalised.

In 2002/2003, the final stage of development brought us to the completion of the Preparatory school.

This was the building of the hall. The fields had no builtin stands at this stage, and we made use of portable ones to provide a place to sit.

From humble beginnings and the modest blackboard, years gone by has seen the introduction of latest technologies into the classrooms to enhance and optimise the learning experience.

The school began with 217 pupils and 18 permanent staff. Mr Rob Thatcher was Crawford Preparatory’s first principal.

The Preparatory was the last school to be built on the campus, with the College and Pre-Primary having been built first. Construction of the Preparatory started and staff recall fondly, visiting the campus expecting to see three completed schools. What awaited Built along Armstrong Avenue, Crawford La Lucia was one of the them, however, was some evidence of a building site, along with a lot of mud, first organisations to “set up shop”, surrounded then mostly by conservancy and bush. dust and general confusion!

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When we arrived at Preparatory La Lucia, our fields were bare. The few trees that had been planted were practically twigs. As the school grew, so too did the staff, and what an incredible journey it has been for those who can still recall seeing it, quite literally, being built from the ground up.

Our school’s PRIDE Values Our PRIDE focus areas for staff are: Personal growth and development Respect and relationships matter Inspire and innovate Do your best, be caring and be positive Educational excellence and enthusiasm

Using 21st-century educational tools, Crawford is able to tap into the potential of young, enquiring minds to encourage creativity and innovation, and to ensure that pupils develop a modernised and relevant skillset.

The Preparatory now boasts a total staff complement of 64, with Mr. Alan Angel as the Principal.

Today, 20 years later, we continue to develop an ethos and tradition based on a “Commitment to Excellence”. As a progressive school, we strive to provide a relevant and stimulating educational experience.

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PRE-PRIMARY LA LUCIA

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The Pre-Primary then and now...

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GRADE 000 – Now and Then Nursery rhymes have been around since the 19th Century. In the old days, it was thought that the rhymes were political comments of the time. Our modern take on the rhymes may not be political but they are definitely a comment on our times...

Humpty Dumpty Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall The structure of the wall was incorrect So he won ten grand with claims direct.

After learning our modern version of Humpty Dumpty, the Grade 000 pupils were set a design problem-solving task.

Together as a team, they had to build the strongest wall for Humpty Dumpty with the giant Lego blocks. After several attempts and much testing, the children decided that using the overlapping blocks did indeed build the strongest wall.

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It’s raining it’s pouring It’s raining it’s pouring The old man is snoring He went to bed and bumped his head And couldn’t get up in the morning.

It’s raining it’s pouring It’s raining it’s pouring Of course, it’s global warming…

Our environmentally aware Grade 000 pupils can offer many ways of saving water after we had collected 5-litre bottles of water for the Gift of the Givers to take to Cape Town.

With the words “global warming” used in our modern rhyme, the teacher used the globe to show how we in Durban, South Africa, are one of many countries in the world. The sun shining down on Earth is drying the rivers and dams, causing drought in many places.

Jack and Jill Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water Jack fell down and broke his crown And Jill came tumbling after.

Jack and Jill went into town To fetch some chips and sweeties.

Now he can’t keep his heart rate down And she’s got diabetes.

After learning their new version of Jack and Jill, the pupils shared their opinions in a discussion on what was healthy and unhealthy to eat. Together in a group, they sorted food into a circle map of healthy and unhealthy food, and certainly used good persuasive communication skills to debate whether pizza was healthy or unhealthy!

GRADE 0 – Alternative seating in the modern Pre-Primary classroom Out with the old traditional rows of desks and in with group seating. Working in small groups is a key learning tool in the Pre-Primary and promotes better attention, more participation and improved behaviour and core strength – all of which lead to better academic performance. The options are varied and include:

Traditional seating on a chair at a table, which encourages good sitting posture.

A standing table. Pupils maintain their upright posture for the duration of the activity, encouraging strong backs and core muscles, and allows mobility as they work.

A table with A vertical wall, developing A kneeling table, stools and shoulder girdle and upper encourages good core Pilates balls, and upper body muscles. body strength. encouraging Our reading area has a strong core whilst couch and some camping upper body chairs. muscles and develops balance and body control.

Initially, the teacher guides the pupils and each pupil must perform their daily task in the area that the teacher selects.

Once the pupils have been exposed to all the areas, they’re given the opportunity to choose the area that suits their type of learning best.

GRADE 00 – Teaching ICT A few years ago, technology was about going to a computer lesson in the Computer Room with Mrs. Simmer who used a stand-alone computer to link to the Smartboard. Pupils took turns to interact with the Smartboard while their peers observed.

Today, technology is a wonderful teaching resource.

Over the course of the year, our Grade 00 pupils are exposed to the Smartboard and iPad which are used strategically as supportive learning resources.

Initially, much time is spent explaining how to use the resources effectively, but later the pupils record their group work through photographs or videos. By the end of the year, they even compete with their friends during an interactive game relating to topics, such as number recognition or rhyming pairs, while utilising a combination of the Smartboard and iPad. We’re preparing our pupils for a rapidly evolving future and are so excited about our 21st-century classroom!

Playgroup The pre-primary training pool was built in 2008 and the 25-metre pool was built in 2012. Our Playgroup learners are first exposed to water in the training pool and then move on to the bigger pool where they experience real swimming events. All pupils participate in a gala in Grade 0.

Pre-Primary training pool

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COLLEGE LONEHILL Lonehill Country Club – Taken in 1972, prior to any plans of building a school.

Girls 1st Team Water Polo goalie in 2007 Heritage Day was fresh in the minds of all students in 2001 and is still celebrated annually at the college.

Our estate managers and facilities coordinators were taken on a trip to Cape Town with Mr. Pike (Former Principal). Frans Mosepele (middle) and Willie Masilela (right), who are still on the staff of CCL.

Boys 1st Team Hockey players 2001

The tradition of the Matric Breakfast in 2001. Perhaps a little less noisy than it is today!

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There were a number of unusual sports, such as Archery and Fencing that were included on the extramural list.

Malcolm Pike: “I was principal of the college for 12 years and in that time it grew to be a well-balanced academic institution, strong in sport and cultural activities educating students to think independently and become self-confident leaders. Our proof of success is in the achievements of our past students who have excelled at universities in SA and abroad, and many have become leaders in their professions”.

Three of the founding staff of the college, Felicia Visser, Barbara Vickers and Jenine Van Duyn with the former principal, Malcolm Pike.

Crawford Lonehill College was built on the original grounds of the Lonehill Country Club.

Girls 1st Team Water Polo goalie, Georgia O’Flaherty, 2018

Heritage Day in recent years

Annual yearbook, ‘Then’ and ‘Now’

Ten years on, the Matric Dance 2017

Matric Breakfast 2017. Same excitement as the early days!

Boys 1st Team Hockey and the same Front view of the building as it enthusiasm as in the early years, and now on stands today. our own hockey AstroTurf.

The staff that were on the founders’ roll Frans Mosepele has been in 1999 and are still part of our present working on these premises staff contingent include: for the last 31 years. First in the employ of the Lonehill Country Club and then Crawford Lonehill, since 1998. When asked what’s been the biggest change over the years, his reply Mr. Ingo Vogt, Principal of the College since 2017 was of the fond memories Barbara Vickers.

Felicia Visser. working in the country, with lots of bush around and very few houses. He does say that his job has become more exciting as more and more people joined him in his place of work.

Jenine Van Duyn.

Gari Coppin.

Patricia Moyo.

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PREPARATORY LONEHILL

Once upon a time, long, looonnggg ago, it was 1999. On the banks of the Jukskei River, a golf course was being converted to a majestic building. First one building, then two and then more! And finally, rising from the earth, Crawford Preparatory Lonehill school emerged, and stood tall!

Our buildings have been designed in a classical and timeless fashion which means that from 1999 until today, the look of our campus has stayed relevant and up to date. One of the most interesting things to note is how the natural elements, especially the trees, have grown and flourished on our campus. (Much like our pupils!)

Our campus boasts a top-notch 25-metre swimming pool that was added to the facilities in 2002. It is hard to believe that this too was once just a hole in the ground.

One of the last buildings to be completed on the campus was the school hall. Pupils and staff would sit outside on the grass and assemblies were held in the open air.

It must be something in the Lonehill water – time hasn’t changed for these lovely ladies!

These photographs were taken in 2002 and then and now, they’re just the same.

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Ms. Lindsay Gaydon

Mrs. Anne Nicholls Mrs. Kate Shabalala

Our very first principal on the new, alone-standing campus, was Mr. Neville Swain. Neville was at the helm of our school from 2000 to 2013 when he retired and moved to the UK, where he now teaches a few classes from time to time because being a teacher is not a profession, but a calling that doesn’t seem to adhere to the rules of retirement!

Do you recognise this young superstar? Tony de Zorzi is a South African cricketer. He was included in the Northerns squad for the 2016 Africa T20 Cup. He made his Twenty20 debut for Northerns against Kenya on 16 September 2016. And yes, he was the 1st Team Cricket captain at our school in 2010! Tony showed great potential from a very young age and we are proud of the fact that we had a hand in developing his talents.

Crawford Preparatory Lonehill has been part of the journey to greatness for many pupils!

Our 1st Team Cricket Captain of 2018 is Ayush Ramnarain.

This young man shows as much potential as his predecessor, Tony de Zorzi, and we will be watching his progress on the field with proud Crawford Lonehill hearts!

Today, our beautiful school is well established and thriving.

Here stands our school hall where so many memories have been made throughout the 16 years of its existence. Productions, valedictions and ceremonies of all sorts have been held in this beautiful facility. How far we’ve come from assemblies on the front lawn!

Our campus has truly evolved, much like the trees all over the property. From a little seed with great potential to a mighty tree, with deep roots that anchor it during stormy times and high branches that reach higher and higher into the sky as time goes by!

Mr. Gordon Ewen has been climbing the ranks in the CrawfordSchoolsTM system, starting as a teacher at Crawford Sandton in 2000 to being the Principal at Crawford Preparatory Lonehill since January 2018.

The Jukskei River might just be the fountain of youth Today our swimming pool is one of the facilities that makes Crawford Preparatory Lonehill’s sporting activities great. The school boasts two competitive swimming teams that utilise this fantastic facility five days a week!

Mrs. Kate Shabalala

Mrs. Anne Nicholls

Ms. Lindsay Gaydon

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PRE-PRIMARY LONEHILL

“New beginnings are often disguised as peaceful endings...”

– Lao Tzu

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rawford Pre-Primary Lonehill opened its doors in 1999. The school expanded at a rapid rate, which meant that new premises had to be found to accommodate this growing demand for innovative and exciting education. Many happy memories were shared as we waited patiently for our new school to be built. We had to make do with prefab classrooms and a makeshift cycle track, which was a tennis court. We had a tiny car park which led to a few frustrations in the mornings, but Taryn and Lebo greeted our parents at our drop off, with a happy smile and a wave goodbye.

Former Principal, Ros Truelock was innovative in ensuring that every nook and cranny was utilised and children could always learn and discover. Our mud pits, where much fun was had exploring, was one of the children’s favourite activities! Old storerooms became offices and even classrooms, but no expense was spared in ensuring that the children had an exceptionally well-resourced educational environment.

The tennis courts that we shared with the college.

Our access to the college grounds.

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The ‘old’ Pre-Primary building

Our classrooms

Our cycle track was originally a tennis court

Our entrance into the school

Our administration block was converted from old classrooms.

Our sandpits

Former Principal, Ros Truelock who started at the old Crawford campus in 2000.

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n May 2017 we finally moved into our much anticipated new premises in Cheyney Road. New facilities including a multipurpose venue, library, tennis courts, new classrooms, specialist venues and lots of parking awaited us. We have state-of-the-art facilities with sprawling gardens and space for the children to learn through play. With our new school, we were able to design and implement structures to benefit the development of each child. Mrs. Caroline Miller (current Principal) joined our school in October 2017 and brought some wonderful new ideas to our school. Our Discovery Centre opened in February this year. This centre sees the children in Grade 0 and 00 exploring the wonders of Science, Computer Literacy, Lego construction and general exploration using the framework of rigour and relevance. In addition to the inquiry-based research, our remedial specialist, Di Holm spends some quality time with small groups of children reinforcing essential perceptual skills. Jacqui Smallbone, our Deputy Principal, teaches our new Digital Literacy programme during this time.

Here the children are exposed to iPad’s and laptops as well as robotics, where Beebots start us on the exciting journey of coding. Although we absolutely love and value having our own space, we do miss the daily interaction with the college staff and students as well as the easy access to the “big facilities”.

Our new Discovery Centre Beautiful water features in our sensory gardens

Mrs. Caroline Miller, our new Principal.

Our new impressive entrance

Our beautiful library with many spaces for the children to sit and read.

Wide-open spaces for the children to run and play.

The entrance to our Grade 0000 Jelly Tots classes.

Covered large sandpits to shield us from the Jozi sun.

Our much-loved fire engine that came with us from the old premises.

Finally, a carpark to accommodate all our parents!

Jungle gyms and Wendy houses for the children to re-enact fantasy play.

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COLLEGE NORTH COAST Aerial view – early 2000s.

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he Crawford North Coast campus opened in January 1998 on the grounds of the Uthongathi School.

Three schools came into operation – all three schools occupied the classrooms presently on the southern side of the sports fields (College).

The Pre-Primary and the Preparatory classrooms were situated in the ex-girls’ hostel dormitories.

Ten new classrooms and an admin block were built on the southern side of the school during 1998. The Pre-Primary and Grade 1-3 classes of the Preparatory moved into this section of the campus on 18 January 1999.

“In our first school yearbook of 1998, I wrote: ‘I have a sense of being profoundly privileged to be part of the birth of Crawford North Coast and I am confident that we are all playing a part in the shaping of an important historic moment.’ My continued theme throughout my principalship was to stress the importance of “building our own traditions” and being able to look back in years to come with a proud sense of achievement,” said Dr. Peter Hawkey, Founder Principal of Crawford College North Coast.

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17 October 1997 – ‘Open Meeting’ newspaper article.

27 January 1999 – ‘Crawford College congratulates its 1998 students’ news article

15 February 1998 – Crawford College list of staff members

15 January 1998 – Crawford College scholarships advertisement

17 October 1997 – ‘Crawford confirms take-over’ newspaper article.

8 May 1998 – ‘Crawford College North Coast’ news article

15 January 1999 – ‘Crawford’s straight A’s’ news article

Twenty years of excellence, 8 October 2017.

Aerial view March 2018

Welcome to Crawford College North Coast!

Mr. André Loots, Principal with Sachin Naidoo – Dux 94.77% (on right) and Saneshan Narainsamy – Proxime Accessit 94.08% (on left) awarded 1st and 2nd position overall at the ADvTECH Top Achievers Awards Ceremony on 18 January 2018.

Crawford College North Coast Teaching Staff 2018.

New on the curriculum at Crawford College North Coast – GO Lab has arrived at Crawford College North Coast! Empowering students with the confidence to work with modern technologies, applying STEAM principles and using global sustainable development goals as their core guide.

The aim is to promote the synergies of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics with viable projects in a fun, open and dynamic learning environment.

Crawford College North Coast has partnered with the Confucius Institute at DUT to offer Mandarin to the Grade 8s and 9s. Not only have students learnt greetings, conversational language and songs but also interesting aspects of Chinese culture, like the ancient art of the tea ceremony.

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PREPARATORY NORTH COAST C

rawford North Coast originated in 1998 from the progressive boarding and educational establishment, Uthongathi, a beautiful school nestled in amongst the sugar cane overlooking the Indian Ocean. Today, our Crawford North Coast campus has expanded to include three separate schools on the campus: the College, the Preparatory school and, most recently, the PrePrimary school that moved into their own buildings.

Our Preparatory school was built in stages with classes moving from the current College buildings to new classrooms that were completed in phases to where we are now.

Staff and children took time to plan and plant trees in 1999 for the future children to enjoy.

Crawford Preparatory North Coast – our teaching staff in 2000.

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Children enjoyed having access to the computers that were the latest technology in 2000.

Pupils wrote and read poems and love letters to celebrate the planting of the trees.

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he Preparatory, from Grade 1-7, started with 185 pupils, taught by 14 teachers and headed by Mr. Mike Ford.

In January 2002, Mr. Owen Kuyper relocated from Crawford Pretoria to become the second Principal of Crawford Pre-Primary North Coast and Preparatory. Bjorn Teunissen was his successor in 2009, and his team of management and teachers strived to maintain the ‘magic of individuality’ that had become the identity of the Crawford campus on the North Coast. His positive actions and attitude inspired the staff and pupils to work towards embracing the values system (R.E.A.C.H. – Respect, Empathy, Attitude, Commitment and Honesty).

Sally-Anne Henegan joined the management team in 2012 and worked boldly beside Bjorn Teunissen. The strong balance of academic, culture and sporting acumen remained the priority and the direction of ensuring growth and stability in the daily education of the boys and girls who had chosen to be part of this unique campus.

Aerial photo of our reception, administration and part of our Intersen classrooms

Our beautiful reception and administration building

The Intersen building from across Acorns Field Crawford Preparatory North Coast children are often involved in becoming more environmentally aware. Our scenic campus constantly reminds us of our precious environment.

Crawford Preparatory North Coast staff 2017

In 2016 Sally-Anne Henegen became the Principal of the Preparatory school.

Crawford has led the way in education for many years and has a solid reputation for academic excellence. However, to remain ahead of the pack, it is necessary to reflect, learn and make changes in order to grow and embrace the challenges of the 21st century.

Crawford Preparatory North Coast Music

Reading in Grade 1 Look at our trees now! We love enjoying the trees that were planted all those years ago.

Former Principals, Owen Kuyper (left) and Bjorn Teunissen (right) together with our current Principal Mrs. Sally-Anne Henegan (middle)

Integrating the use of technology in a science lesson.

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PRE-PRIMARY NORTH COAST Aerial view of the Pre-Primary, 2007 Crawford Pre-Primary opened its doors to 12 pupils in January 1998, occupying a part of the College building. It relocated to its new building in 1999, which is now presently occupied by the Foundation Phase of the Preparatory school. By 2007 the school had grown substantially and Rose Humphries was appointed as principal.

At play, at the old school and the old playground.

Farewell Rose Humphries After 37 years in education, 20 of which have been with Crawford Schools, Rose Humphries retired as Principal of Crawford Pre-Primary North Coast, on 31 December 2017. She has left a legacy behind characterised by dedication and a love for her school, staff and pupils.

Pupils of Crawford Pre-Primary, North Coast 2009

It is with pride that the staff at Crawford Pre-Primary North Coast continue her vision for providing a happy, structured, safe and caring environment where children can grow as individuals and realise their full potential.

Pre-Primary Staff 2007- Rose Humphries, Carol Sheehan, Cheryl Koenig, Natalie Brits, Geertje Wadsworth and Tanya Page

To quote Nelson Mandela, “Our Children are our greatest treasure.

They are our future.”

Rose embraced this in all that she did and we miss her!

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Reception at ‘Old School’

As the campus continued to grow, a need for an independent Pre-Primary arose. Late in 2013 construction began, and on 5 May 2014, the classrooms of the new Crawford Pre-Primary, North Coast were filled with happy children, ready to make the most of all the learning Crawford Pre-Primary, opportunities of their new North Coast - 2018 magnificent school!

The opening of the new Crawford Welcome to our school!

Pre-Primary, North Coast.

At Crawford Pre-Primary, North Coast the children are given many opportunities to develop skills that they need to help ensure their future success – collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity. The challenge is to ensure that children have as much fun as possible while learning, Michela and Prathana collaborating to instilling a positive attitude create a robot. towards lifelong learning.

Friendship at Crawford Pre-Primary, North Coast.

Busybubbles ‘Learn to Swim’ was introduced in the 4th term of 2017, and is now part of the “intracurricular” programme for Grade 00 to 0.

Exploring our Sensory Garden.

Nokwanda, Vidya and Kajal using their collaborative skills to create a house out of various materials.

Grade 000 pupils having fun at the giant Grade 0000, the Playgroup opened its doors outdoor chalkboard. in January 2016. Bringing with it the chatter of toddlers, laughter and exploration.

Priyasha busy with a numeracy program on the iPad. Crawford Pre-Primary, North Coast - 2018.

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PRE-PRIMARY PRETORIA A Timeline for Crawford Pretoria

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efore 1995: Carmel Primary and High School were occupying the campus. It was specifically a school for Jewish students.

The Crawford group, commenced with negotiations and Crawford Pretoria College and Preparatory was founded in 1996. The school flooded on its first day of existence due to heavy rains.

Rod Conacher was the first College Principal in 1996, and Syd Gosher was the Preparatory Principal. He was then appointed as the College Principal in 1997 and Owen Kuyper took over from Dr. Gosher as the Preparatory Principal.

Mr. Kuyper fulfilled this role until 2002, when Ian McLeod became the Principal of the Preparatory School, where he was a popular Principal until his untimely passing in October 2017. He also initiated the Pre-Primary from 2005 onwards, until Mrs. Sulochnee Nair was appointed as Pre-Primary Principal in 2010, where she still looks after our little ones.

The Deputy Principal, Mrs. Chrisna Swanepoel, is now filling the shoes of Mr. Red Card McLeod, as he was often referred to because of his strong ties with Soccer.

AndrĂŠ Botha was appointed as College Principal in 2003 after Dr. Gosher announced his retirement. Mr. Botha is still steering the College, which is acclaimed for the high academic standards maintained every year.

Our beautiful campus with swimming pool, tennis courts and sports fields as it looks today.

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An aerial view of the Crawford campus when the expansions were built.

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Mrs. Sulochnee Nair was a preparatory teacher before she became Principal of the Pre-Primary school.

Mrs. Nair, our beloved Pre-Primary Principal

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Cecile Brits was a Pre-Primary pupil many years ago.

Cecile has gone full circle – she is now the ballet teacher at the Preparatory school, pictured here with her 00 Ballet class.

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Raeesah Gani matriculated in 2005 and is pictured here with Mrs Voutsas.

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Neuza de Oliveria playing on the Pre-Primary playground.

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Raeesah with her son Muhammed Zaydaan, currently in Grade 3.

A group of Grade 0s showing their talent for dancing.

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The same girls, now in Grade 8 in the College, are still great friends!

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Neuza continued her school career at Crawford and is now in Grade 8.

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Pre-Primary pupil, Jade Rens in her dancing clothes.

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Jade still has her dancing moves. She is currently in Grade 8 in the College.

The Life Time of a Crawford Student Connor Gordon was one of the many students who was in Crawford Pretoria from Grade 0 until Matric. He is an example of a true Crawfordian, who worked hard and performed well in his academics and participated in the various sport and culture programmes the Pre-Primary, Preparatory and College have to offer. He is the son of a College teacher Mrs. Megan Gordon and is described as a true gentleman. He displayed the qualities of the Crawford ethos: respect, accountability and compassion for others. He embodies Crawford Confidence.

Connor achieved Full Academic Colours throughout his high school career and was awarded a Gold Certificate, a Bronze medal for Physical Science and a Silver Medal for Mathematics in Matric. He passed the IEB Exam with 6 Distinctions.

Connor is currently enrolled at the University of Pretoria where is completing a Degree in Actuarial Science.

Connor Gordon in Grade 0, Pre-Primary 2004

Connor Gordon in Grade 8, College 2012.

Connor Gordon in Matric, Connor Gordon, 1st year 2017. Connor achieved 6 University of Pretoria 2018. He is studying Actuarial Science. distinctions!

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PREPARATORY PRETORIA The Preparatory staff 2005 – look for the familiar faces‌ NOW THEN

Computer classes with the old box computers.

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The computer classes are now equipped with the latest Apple Mac computers.

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The Preparatory management used to be Mrs. Cheryl Naidoo and Mr. Ian Rothmann (Deputies) with late Principal Mr. Ian McLeod. Mrs. Naidoo is currently the Principal of another ADvTECH school, Summit College, and Mr. Rothman is Principal at Crawford Fourways.

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Preparatory staff 2017, a photo taken a month before the passing of our beloved Principal, Mr Ian Mcleod.

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Our wonderful management team, Mrs. Chrisna Swanepoel (Principal) and Deputy Principals, Mrs. Anthea Jordaan and Mrs. Shavani Sahedeo

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The Foundation Phase was one of the first expansions on the campus to make space for the Grade 0, 1, 2 and 3s.

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The traditional class set-up with pupils in rows.

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The grouping of students to ensure more interactive and engaging teaching and learning.

The beautiful Foundation Phase building as it looks today.

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A lot of improvements have been made to the Intersen building. There is also an outdoor Chess board. Chess is a focus at the preparatory school as the teams were Gauteng winners in 2017!

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The Intersen Phase building as it looked like then.

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Many of the Preparatory pupils started school at our Pre-Primary. Here are sisters Kelly and Ashleigh Lingerfelder playing in the Pre-Primary.

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Look at us now! Sisters Kelly and Ashleigh Lingerfelder in their preparatory uniform

Wilson Molele joined the maintenance team in 1997.

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Wilson received his Long-service Award last year for 20 years of devoted service!

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Mrs. Traci Salter-Willis was a teacher at the Preparatory school.

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Mrs. Chrisna Swanepoel started NOW as a Drama teacher at the preparatory school, 21 years ago.

Mrs. Swanepoel was appointed as Principal of the preparatory school in January 2018.

Mrs. Traci Salter-Willis is now the Strategic Development Advisor for the ADvTECH Schools Division. We are proud that she started her career at Crawford Pretoria!

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COLLEGE PRETORIA THEN

Previous College Principal, Dr. Syd Gosher with a student at Awards Evening.

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College Principal Mr. André Botha with 2017 Dux Scholar Catherine Brink at the Awards Evening 2018.

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Facade of the College

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College staff THEN

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Lucas Kgopane was the first maintenance staff member at Crawford

Lucas is still working at the College after 22 years of service

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A coach inspiring the Netball team.

Our Hockey team at Interschools

THEN

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Students posing in front of the old signage.

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Students posing in front of the College entrance Our College Administrator, Philene Lewkowicz, has a very interesting history with campus. She was a student at the Carmel Primary and High School. She then came back as a staff member of Carmel and then became a staff member of Crawford College, where she still is a very loyal staff member. All her children were in Crawford during their schooling years.

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The fountain forms the centre of the campus.

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The wooden chalets were removed to make space for new classrooms.

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Sheryl Joubert was the receptionist for the preparatory school when Carmel Primary and High School was replaced with Crawford, 22 The wall at the fountain displays the beautiful years ago. art works produced by the College students NOW NOW

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COLLEGE SANDTON Reminiscence of the past – 25-Year Anniversary!

Rowing was one of our early extramurals. The headquarters in the beginning was at Germiston Lake. Matthew Brittain took part in the 2012 National Olympic Rowing Team. His team won a Gold Medal in the Men’s Lightweight Four Rowing event.

Swimming was an inaugural sport at the college. As a newcomer, Crawford Sandton had to proceed up the various swimming leagues and reached the A-League in 1999. Since then we have never looked back!

Student Executive 1996, photographed in the new auditorium in Killarney. The school started in an office block in Killarney. The Grade 8s and 9s had to exit the office block and walk on the outside of the building to get to their next lesson as the passages were too small for all the students.

Here we see the college students supporting the construction of Sandton Preparatory. The iconic Preparatory fountain was built in the 1990s and the college students obviously are delighted by it in this photograph!

Music teachers taught classical Music inside the timetable and as an extramural. Students specialised in different musical instruments, such as violin, piano, flute and harp.

Students at Killarney enjoyed Volleyball and Table Tennis during breaks and after school. Today, students still play Table Tennis and Chess on the giant Chess set at break!

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We performed very successfully at RAPS and later started our own Play Festival. John Trengove, director of ‘Inxeba’, matriculated from Sandton College, then Killarney, in 1996.

Crawford Killarney and Sandton have always been known for their incredible Art Department and creative, talented students.

“Crawford College has taught us to be individual – but individuals who never forget that they are part of a group; individuals who never forget they are part of a world; individuals who won’t let you forget that it is individuals who make up the groups; individuals who make up the world, and that it is individuals who stand up and stand out in the world.”

Stasia Bednarek, Grade 12 1995.

As we are celebrating our 25-year anniversary at Crawford College Sandton, we are reminiscing about the past; from staff meetings around the large boardroom table to the Grade 10 tour to the Drakensberg at the beginning of every year. The Grade 10s hiked up the mountain, went up the chain ladder and spent the night on the top of the mountain in tents! From alumni studying at Yale, Brown, Columbia and Harvard to sharing alumni’s 21st birthdays, weddings and children’s birthdays! We are proud of our Olympians: Michael Meyer (Swimming), Matthew Brittan (Rowing), Dylan Bosch (Swimming) and Stephanie Sandler (Gymnastics) and alumni who have gone into education to carry on the legacy of Crawford. But above all, we celebrate what hasn’t waned and is still the essence of Crawford College Killarney/Sandton – academic excellence, celebrating diversity, innovation, cultivating ‘mavericks’ and developing the whole individual.

The Dramatic Arts students attended Another One’s Bread by Mike van Graan at the Market Theatre on Thursday, 25 January. It was a phenomenal piece of theatre as it addressed hard-hitting South African issues like gender and poverty in a satirical format. We also had the honour and privilege of hosting Mike van Graan on campus. He’s also an acclaimed playwright, and the writer of one of the prescribed IEB play-texts for Grade 12 – ‘Green Man Flashing’.

The school recognised our Grade 12 students at their Leadership Induction on Monday 29 January in a special assembly. Ms Lall, their Grade Controller reminded them of the pledge they made to the school in Grade 8 2014. Both the Student Executive and Student Representative Council were also inducted at this assembly.

The environment in which we teach, grow and support each other has developed from when we began in 1993.

Crawford College Sandton’s 1st XI Cricket Team took on Hyde Park High School’s 1st XI on Saturday 24 February and won the match by 104 runs! In the photo is Gary Van Draanen bowling at the match.

Kamohelo Khetsi, together with other dancers, spurred on the Crawford supporters at the A-League Gala. The We are Africa! spirit rippled over the stands as our students shouted, chanted and danced on the day to support our swimmers.

Jordan-Jenna Rolfe has qualified to compete at The South African Junior National Swimming Championships and The South African Senior National Swimming Champs.

Grade 8, 9 and 12s supported Congratulations to Jordan-Jenna on her our swimmers at the A-League achievement of first place at Prestige in the Gala with great enthusiasm!

200 breaststroke.

Congratulations to Ryan Zasas and Chenay Date-Line for being selected to represent Swim SA in the Cana Zone IV competition in Malawi. Ryan Zasas achieved a first place at Prestige Gala in the 200 IM & 50 breaststroke as well as a record in the 50 breaststroke.

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PREPARATORY SANDTON Once upon a time in our Media Centre...

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t all began one Sunday afternoon in 1995... a group of passionate teachers, each headhunted for their expertise, met to begin building a school... a school that was to be started without walls or windows but with passion, dynamic vision and trust. Crawford Preparatory Sandton laid its foundations in these strengths even before the buildings’ foundations were laid.

There may have been no uniforms, classrooms, parking, sports facilities, bells or intercoms, but the spirit of those teachers, parents and pupils who embraced the Crawford vision, started a small revolution in education. Even though other schools laughed at our children with their long hair, earrings and trendy shoes, they could not deny the spirit of Crawford. With Ronnie de Klerk at the helm, the schooling community soon began to understand that Crawford was a school that valued diversity, freedom of expression, and the development of the child as an individual. Offering subjects like Drama, Music, Dance, Eco-Education, Music and Art, ignited a passion for education that was holistic, while French, Greek and Hebrew were to be the start of the global family we have grown into today.

From bussing children between the Killarney campus and Summer Place, to a muddy construction site – complete with rain – to trees shading outdoor classrooms and parking lots transforming into netball courts; we have steadily grown a sanctuary in the heart of Sandton, where magnificent buildings and venues now stand.

Building a brighter future.

Some of our very first Senators/ Councillors

More than 50% are still here. How many can you recognise?

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How the principals got around at the Inter-Crawford Sports Festival.

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ur campus is a truly global community. Our diversity amongst our pupils is echoed in our staff. We celebrate our family the whole year through, across all religions and cultures, proudly growing generations that have a deeper understanding and true appreciation of the strength that lies in diversity.

Our family extends to the biodiversity all around us. What was once the famous Benmore Farm, renowned for its Ayrshire herd of cattle, is now a Blue Plaque Heritage Site. Inspired by the history of the land and its farming heritage, our Grade 3s tend to their very own herb garden. We have earned our Green Flag (Platinum Status) as an Eco-School through sustainable initiatives that strive to lessen our footprint. Our Intersen Phase EcoEducation pupils have the added privilege and responsibility of raising and releasing owlets every year.

The foundations of passion, dynamic vision and trust have stood the test of 21 years inspiring world-class Drama productions, including ‘The King and I’ (complete with original costumes for the State Theatre), fashion shows, Grade 7 Market Day, Grade 6 Elections, food fairs to name but ‘a handful’.

Crawford Preparatory Sandton has grown in size and stature but at our core, we remain true to our vision of growing the individual child in a nurturing, inspiring environment. Our passion for academic excellence, sport and culture continues to drive us forward, always looking to tomorrow while making sure every day counts!

Our colourful Holi Festival.

Team-building on tour.

Good old-fashioned mud splashing.

Loving every day at Crawford Sandton.

Making new friends on bonding tour.

Our 25-metre heated pool has seen our swimming team reach the A-League with our Athletics Team following suit.

Our passion on the sports field extends to Soccer, Netball, Hockey, Softball and Chess.

Musically, our campus has always danced to its own beat. Today we offer Music Production, Drums, Saxophone, Guitar, Violin, Piano, Keyboard, as well as the wind instruments. Collaboration across the Arts constantly pushes the boundaries of our creativity, celebrating our talented artists.

Celebrating our Friendship Day spirit.

Modern scientists apply the Diving into 2018 with gusto. latest techniques.

Taking to the stage in one of our latest productions, ‘Walt’.

Always celebrating our multiculturalism.

Fashion meets Ecology

Whipping up some modern cuisine.

Some golden oldies who Building tomorrow’s have been here from the Principals – then and now. beginning. entrepreneurs.

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PRE-PRIMARY SANDTON

Pyjama parties were – and still are – such fun!

Back then, pre-primary taught us so much about preparing for big school

Look how little we were!!!

You make amazing friends that can last a lifetime at school.

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Celebrating our moms never goes out of date!

This year is being filled with new adventures!

If you ask anyone about time travel, you’ll get fascinating answers as it’s a fascinating subject! Time travel back into the past or forward into the future is the stuff of science fiction and always has been. Even Dr Seuss has a few famous sayings to add to our first term, however, this is the one we chose to go with…

You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!

Designing fashion for the future.

Step inside my time travel block machine.

A knight in shining armour coming to the rescue.

On that note, we welcome you to the Crawford Pre-Primary Sandton time travel station, where wonderful and marvellous experiences take place.

We’ve spent a very busy term getting into the swing of things and wow, what a fun Hanging around waiting for time we’ve had! We explored shapes, time to pass us by. colours, the human body and how it grows The time police – and changes, dressing up as characters time waits for no-one! from the olden days, and learning about fairy tales and nursery rhymes and where they originate from.

Let the countdown begin to blast off in our rocket.

With all this excitement and so much more, we cannot wait to see what to see what next term has in store for us.

Building tall towers

Modern-day princesses and their charming smiles.

Who needs technology when you can go back in time and play lawn games.

Looking at faces past and present.

Potion making and water experiments.

Seeing into the future – it’s so bright!

Astronauts taking us back in time to see the dinosaurs

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PRE-PRIMARY VILLAGE

Spring Day picnic, 2008

Sports Day, 1989. Children participate in the “march past”.

Teacher Gwen gets comfortable at the camp out with her students in 2004.

The children get cosy for story time in 2009.

Grade 0s of 1991 perform their concert.

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Sensory Day, 2001. Sucking jelly through a straw is such fun!

The Orange Group get ready at the start line in 1997.

Barbara, John, Patricia and Ingrid at John’s farewell in 2001

Parents pitch their tents and get cosy for the 2017 Camp Out. Sensory Day 2015 – mud, mud, glorious mud!

2002 Grade 0s get ready for their race.

Stomping through the forest, the class of 2016 perform their concert to a keen audience.

Barbara, Ingrid and Patricia at Crawford Village’s 30-year party in 2016.

Spring Day picnic in 2011.

Children prepare themselves for their sporting events after the “march past”.

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CAREER FILES

DIGGING

UP THE

PAST!

By Donna Verrydt

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he job may not be as hazardous as Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or everybody who works at Jurassic Park has made out. If you become an archaeologist you probably won’t be trying to outrun massive boulders, hanging off cliffs or dodging giant lizards but you do get to be a treasure hunter every single day! Sold? Now how do you go about becoming a Dr. Jones?

What is archaeology?

‘Archaeology’ means “the study of ancient things”, including the people of the past: how they lived, where they lived, what they ate, and their environment.

How is an archaeologist different to a historian?

Historians use documents, letters and drawings to understand how people lived, while archaeologists use tools, houses, plant and animal remains, pollen, shells and other evidence that they dig up in excavations.

How does archaeology differ from palaeontology?

Palaeontology is the study of plant and animal fossils, while archaeology is the study of human artefacts and remains.

However, both work closely together.

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Why do people study archaeology?

The past is the key to the present and the future. Everyone should know where they came from – their heritage – and the lessons that they can take out of past events to make the present and the future better.

“STUDENTS AT ALL UNIVERSITIES RATE ARCHAEOLOGY AMONG THE MOST INTERESTING OF THE MANY SUBJECTS OFFERED

BY THE UNIVERSITY.” What do archaeologists do?

Dig: Archaeologists make a grid of squares with string on the ground and each square is excavated carefully with a trowel, brush, dustpan and bucket. They record and draw everything that they find. Things they find include pottery, animal bones, stone tools and beads.

Study rock art: Some archaeologists study rock art painted or engraved by our ancestors. Using special techniques they’re able to trace the rock art and record their findings.

Work in labs: Lab archaeologists work on all the artefacts found out in the field. They sort the artefacts into different categories (stone, metal, bone, charcoal, beads, etc.), they count how many there are in each group and they test the elements. They then record all their workings and present their findings to relevant and interested organisations.

Record and write: All archaeological findings need to be recorded so that people can read about the past, in books and museums, and find out about their heritage. Recording archaeologists write books, make television shows, give speeches, create information websites, etc.

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| CAREER FILES: ARCHAEOLOGY | What do I need to study archaeology?

A matric exemption is first and foremost on the list.

Some universities place archaeology in the Sciences Faculty while others place it in the Arts/Humanities Faculty. Your archaeology direction depends on what other subjects you take: Archaeology with scientific subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy, Zoology and Botany, will allow you to:

Cool archaeological sites (below and above the ground) An interesting archaeological site that was once buried by ash from a nearby volcano, thousands of years ago, is Pompeii in Italy. Today it’s a popular excavation site that tourists flock to, to see the discovered ruins of a once bustling Roman city.

• Analyse bones of animals • Analyse plant remains and pollens to find out how climate has changed and what vegetation existed in the past • Analyse bones of fossil hominids and DNA to explain the evolution of humans and how we are all related • Analyse isotopes from bones to discover what people once ate • Analyse methods for dating archaeological materials such as charcoal, shell and bones Archaeology with arts subjects such as History, Geography, Anthropology, Political Studies and Philosophy will allow you to study:

But not all archaeological sites are buried. Some stand tall above the ground for all to see, for example, Stonehenge in England, the pyramids in Egypt, the Parthenon in Greece and the city of Great Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe.

• Anthropology: reconstructing the social organisation of people • Historical Archaeology: finding clues to understand events at historical sites • Geography: analysing where people lived in the past, and why they chose those places • Art: to analyse and interpret rock paintings and engravings Which universities in South Africa offer Archaeology degrees?

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For more information on careers in archaeology in South Africa, visit the website of the Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists (ASAPA) – http://asapa.co.za.

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A-Mazing Time Travel Help Barney find his way back through time to find a dino.

Find the differences

Things change over time, find the differences!

Word Clue Find the name of the prehistoric animal by following the picture clues.

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News to you!

CHIMP & ZEE AT THE VALLEY OF WAVES

R190 per person | www.suninternational.co.za

Chimp & Zee, a rope adventure park has officially launched over Sun City’s Valley of Waves. The roped web of fun is made up of individual obstacles placed high in the trees, which are interconnected to form an exciting adventure course featuring: high balancing beams, zip lines, hanging spider nets and jungle rope bridges, to name a few!

Fitness

What To Bring

A degree of physical fitness is • Closed shoes or go barefoot required but if you can run up a • Sunscreen flight of stairs, you should be fine.

• Comfortable clothing for the journey

Restrictions

Maximum weight 120kg

Minimum height 1.2m

• Must wear a shirt or top • Long hair to be tied up

KIDZANIA IS COMING TO FOURWAYS! Opening: Later in 2018

In February 2018, a massive Boeing 747, on the back of a flatbed truck, disrupted traffic on the N1 highway as it made its way from OR Tambo airport to its new home, KidZania soon to open in Fourways Mall!

What is KidZania?

KidZania is an interactive city combining fun and learning through realistic role play for children up to the age of 18. It’s a scaled-down replica of the real world, complete with streets, buildings, a transport system and a functioning economy. In KidZania children can discover, explore and learn through

role-playing different real-life jobs, such as pilots, journalists, scientists, firemen, TV broadcasters, surgeons, and many more.

How does it work?

When you arrive at KidZania, you’ll find yourself at our airport check-in area. When you check in, parents and kids will each receive a security bracelet with a GPS tracking device. Children get 50 complimentary kidZos (the currency of KidZania) and a map of the city. Once inside, all kids can explore the city and take part in the activities they choose. Each activity will be facilitated by a trained supervisor.

What are the activities inside KidZania?

There are more than 100 interactive activities to choose from, including: • Aviation • Private Sector Services • Science and Technology (e.g. courier service, (e.g. careers of the beauty salon) future) • Public Sector Services • Automotive (e.g. driving (e.g. fire station, police school, driving streets) station, tax office) • Health and Healthcare • Early Childhood Development (e.g. Medicine) • Restaurants • Finance • Retail • Arts & Culture • Sports • Education • Transportation • Media On average, activities take 30 minutes. An average of 6 activities can be completed during your 4-hour visit depending on the activities you choose.

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Out With the Old robot, in With The new

HELLO PEPPER Hey kids, moms and dads!

My name is Pepper, and I am a humanoid robot.

I am intended to make people happy, to enhance lives, facilitate relationships, introduce fun and learning and to connect people to the outside world.

How many Peppers are there?

There are currently four Pepper Robots in South Africa with more on their way! The companies investing in Pepper are looking to support interactions with clients that are repetitive and informative allowing for their current employees to be better utilised and upskilled to enhance their employees’ abilities, and thus their business.

Scott Giles What is a humanoid robot?

A humanoid robot is a device that has a body shaped like that of a human and which is designed for research or functional purposes, such as interacting with and in human environments.

MD Deftech 010 590 0740 scott@deftech.co www.deftech.co

You can find out more at @pepperrobotsa on an educational series on Pepper that’s being run in South Africa.

Or Tweet them, by using the handle @pepperrobotsa and #pepperrobotinsa.

Pepper has been designed to identify your emotions and to select the behaviour best suited to the situation.

Based on your voice, the expression on your face, your body movements and the words you use, Pepper will interpret your emotion and offer appropriate content.

Where did Pepper come from?

Pepper Robot was launched in Japan in 2014 by the French Company Aldebaran, which is owned by the Japanese company, Softbank. We’re still in the early days of robot and human interaction.

Robots, as we South Africans know them, are either found at busy intersections or on production lines but that is all changing now. Pepper is currently deployed around the world in retail, hospitality, elderly care, airports and banking environments, with developers developing more apps to support different sectors all the time.

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Would you like Pepper to come and visit your school?

Cut this box out and give it to your teacher by 18 June and Pepper could come and visit you!

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SUNDAY, 27 MAY 2018 Join us for a family fun day on Sunday, 27 May as Melrose Arch plays host to ducklings, bunnies, foxes and lions. Prams, street slider scooters, tricycles and bikes are all welcome!

The fun starts on the Piazza with a loop around Melrose Arch and ends with rewarding hugs, medals, kids’ entertainment, spot prizes and a raffle.

DUCKLINGS 18 months - 3 years 9:00 to 9:45

BUNNIES 4 years - 6 years 10:00 to 10:45

FOXES 7 years - 9 years 11:00 to 11:45

LIONS 10 years - 13 years 12:00 to 13:00

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The Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar

GONE TOO SOON There are so many factors destroying our world. If it’s not climate change, deforestation, poaching or plastic, it’s politics! Whatever the reason for the destruction of our planet, we need to realise that things need to change and lessons need to be taught to our children. Why not start with visits to these five places that currently exist on a timer...

Madagascar on the move Madagascar is a huge island nation off the southeast coast of Africa.

It’s home to thousands of animal species, rainforests, beaches and reefs.

Estimated time left: About 35 years Why is it disappearing? Did you know Madagascar is the world’s fourth-largest island? It was once covered in 300 000 square kilometres of forest, but today that number is sitting at a lowly 50 000! Forest ecosystems are being destroyed by logging, burning by subsistence farms, and poaching. Lemurs, which are native to Madagascar are in serious danger of extinction, along with many other species that have not even been recorded yet. Even though there are game reserves, these only occupy 5% of the island and animals aren’t contained, meaning they can leave the safe area at any time and venture into notso-safe areas.

Book me a ticket! Madagascar’s wet season is from late December to March – often involving cyclones, so it’s probably best to avoid the area then. The best time to go is between April and mid-December.

Don’t miss... While Baobab trees can be found all over the island, the most majestic experience is a sunset at the Avenue of Baobabs located in Kirindy, where one sandy “avenue” proudly lies lined with the giants posing for captivating pictures. If lemurs are more your thing, catch the lemur baby season (October to November) when cuddly babies can be seen in abundance. And from July to September, on the east coast of Madagascar humpback whales can be spotted migrating through this eastern oceanic corridor, specifically around Île Sainte-Marie.

Antanarivo

Traditional Malagasy sailboat in Morondava, Madagascar An angry panther chameleon

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CAN YOU AFFORD TO GAMBLE WITH YOUR FAMILY VACATION? | Ngwenya Lodge

When busy work schedules demand 50 weeks of the year and leave us with only a 2-week break – can you afford to gamble with your family vacation?

You could look at a holiday brochure and pay the package price, but the rest is a gamble until you get there and open the door to your room. And, we all know that standards not up to par will completely ruin your much-anticipated vacation experience.

Alternatively, you can join 750 000 timeshare owners and vacation club members in South Africa, and more than 25 million worldwide, who are enjoying an unparalleled level of style and quality vacations with access to over 400 resorts in southern Africa and 5 000 globally through exchange companies such as RCI. Spacious condominium-style accommodations provide enough room for the family to unwind as well as privacy for holiday romance.

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The wide array of resort amenities and first-class service is synonymous with internationally recognised brands.

Hospitality giants such as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Sheraton, Wyndham, Disney and locally Tsogo Sun and Sun International have all dramatically changed the face of the industry and heightened the awareness of shared vacation ownership as a viable and credible vacation choice that makes the world your playground.

When you think about it, parents have on average only 18 annual family holiday experiences to give their children. So, don’t gamble on those memories - take the sure bet with shared vacation ownership.

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The-not-so (For)Everglades The Everglades National Park is a 1.5 million-acre wetland preserve on the southern tip of the US state of Florida.

Estimated time left: 40 years Why is it disappearing? In 1900, the Florida Everglades were double the size that they are today. This decrease is due to pollution from farms, invasive species, encroaching developments and more than 60% of the region’s water being diverted to nearby cities and farms. There are now less than 100 Florida panthers left in the wild (the Everglades being their sole habitat) and at least 20 species in the area also expected to be extinct in the next 40 years.

These include snapping turtles, manatees and wading birds.

Alligator crossing

Book me a ticket! December through to April is considered the “dry season”. Temperatures are pleasant and are recorded at between 24 and 30 degrees Celcius.

Don’t miss... The Everglades National Park is the only pristine portion of the original Everglades. There are many swampy hikes, breathtaking views, wildlife encounters (steer clear of the ‘gators), camping spots and cool kayak paddles through the mangroves. Shark Valley is an area located close to Shark River Slough, a primary freshwater route, and a hotspot, naturally, for wildlife in search of fresh water. For a bit of excitement take a water tour on a famous Air Boat, hovering on the water surface and getting you up close with alligators, all kinds of Florida birds, racoons and even dolphins.

Everglades Air Boat Kayaking in Everglades National Park

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The Poles (the Arctic and Antarctica) Earth has two geographic poles: the North Pole and the South Pole. They’re the places on Earth that the imaginary spin axis passes through. Both are covered in ice and snow.

Estimated time left: In 20-40 years’ time, no ice will form in Antarctica.

Camping beneath the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

Why is it disappearing? You’ve heard that global warming is causing the polar ice caps to melt, which affects entire ecosystems such as the phytoplankton that grows under ice sheets which feeds zooplankton and small crustaceans like krill, which are on the food chain for fish, seals, whales, polar bears and penguins. A non-profit ocean research group has predicted that 80% of the emperor penguin population of Antarctica will be lost and the rest is in danger of extinction if global warming continues. In the Arctic, the polar bear is also endangered by the steady loss of sea ice (which has decreased 3% per decade since the 1970s).

Book me a ticket! The polar spring or summer months are good because daylight lasts between 18 and 24 hours – so you get the most out of your days in the snow (June and July in the Arctic, and January and February in Antartica).

Don’t miss... If being at the top of the world isn’t enough for you, jump in a basket a get higher in a balloon ride over the Arctic. If you don’t like gas, then a helicopter ride should do the trick. Spotting polar bears is obviously a huge motivator for people to visit the polar region, but the latest extreme sport is to actually dive with them. It’s said to be like cave diving except the walls are moving all the time, the water is freezing... and has bears in it!

Emperor penguins

Inuit Eskimo houses in Greenland

Polar bear

Scientists exploring Antarctic icebergs by boat.

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The Dead Sea is dying This Great Rift Valley inland lake has an incredibly high salt content due to evaporation being the only water outlet.

Estimated time left: 50 years Why is it disappearing? Seaside hotels and cafés along the Dead Sea are not so “seaside” any longer. In just 40 years, the Dead Sea has reduced by nearly a third, leaving seaside establishments now 1.5 kilometres from the water!

A mud spa bath with sought-after natural minerals

The disappearance has been blamed on surrounding countries increasingly tapping into the Jordan River – the lake’s sole source of water; and cosmetic companies making big business out of the natural minerals of the Dead Sea said to rejuvenate the skin.

Book me a ticket! The Dead Sea weather is generally sunny and dry all year round, with temperatures mostly above 30°C. There’s lots of activity here in June, July and August (summer); while a cooler and more chilled time is during the winter months of December, January and February.

Don’t miss... Obviously, taking a float (you can’t sink) in the Dead Sea is the number-one thing to do here, but the surrounding escarpment also has some interesting historical sights to see. The caves of Qumran is where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 – the oldest surviving manuscripts of the Bible. Wadi Bokek is a great Dead Sea hike that offers gorgeous greenery and gushing springs, a stark contrast to the sandy cliffs. The hiking is easygoing and a nice burst of energy after floating on the sea all day!

Eastern Jordan resorts are plentiful

Dead Sea salt crystals at sunset

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TIME AFTER TIME

By Donna Verrydt

Keycraft Banana Powered Clock Experiment Kit

Demonstrate the basic principles of batteries and electricity with this absolutely bananas experiment! Batteries work by moving and storing charges; a lot like electricity. In order for a fruit to be a battery, it needs to be able to conduct electricity. The acids in the fruit make ions, or charged particles, when put in a solution like water. These charged particles are the same type as the charged particles in an electric current. www.thegadgetshop.co.za

R149 Kikkerland Triple Gear Wall Clock There is something quite majestic about the workings of the cogs in a watch or clock – so why hide the engineering ingenuity with a cover and glass?

Display those cogs on your wall with this triple gear wall clock. Watch as precision gears interlock to turn the bold minute and hour hands to give you the most accurate time. www.thegadgetshop.co.za

R1 699

Tomato Watch Tomato’s tagline is ‘complete your look’ and with their variety of trendy watches, it doesn’t matter what you’re wearing, your look will be complete. Local designers at Tomato bring fresh, fashionable and affordable watches to your range of accessories. Check out the website for the whole range. www.bacherco.co.za

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Personal Styling

Corporate Uniforms

Personal Shopping

Corporate Image

Wardrobe Organising

Styling For Shoots

Dominique Wolf www.thestylecoach.co.za dom@thestylecoach.co.za

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Salvador Dali Melting Clock

Pylones – Chef Timer

Inspired by Salvador Dali’s The Persistence of Memory, this unusual melting clock looks like it tick-tocked straight out of the famous painting! Designed to look like a large melting pocket watch, complete with a winder on top, this stylish timepiece is perfectly designed to hang off any flat surface. What’s more, thanks to the clock’s quartz precision movement, it keeps perfect track of the time – so no blaming your lateness on your clock melting! www.mantality.co.za

This will be the only time a chef will ever let you mess with his or her hat – so take advantage!

Twirl his hat so your cake won’t go flat! And although he is a bit of an old-timer, he’s a stickler for punctuality... and invaluable in the kitchen. www.takealot.com

R180

R200

GPS Kids Watch Tracking your kids may sound like a cool thing to do, but in this day and age, having the ability to track your children is possibly life-saving. This trendy kid’s watch comes with a voice intercom, two-way communication, GPS, WiFi-enabled and SOS emergency call. Download the app to your smartphone to monitor and view your child’s location. This watch is also classified as waterproof so is great for washing hands, getting wet in the rain or a short time swimming in the pool. www.gpskidswatch.co.za/gw400s

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STUDY TIPS

FOR TEENS Compiled by Donna Verrydt

ACE YOUR EXAMS WITH THE POMODORO TECHNIQUE

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t’s almost too simple. And it doesn’t even have to cost a thing... unless of course, you need a fancy novelty timer.

The Pomodoro Technique was created by developer, entrepreneur and author Francesco Cirillo, who named the system “Pomodoro” after the tomato-shaped timer that he used to break down large amounts of studying into smaller chunks, while he was a university student.

The technique is simple and probably something you have heard about before, but if you use it properly, nobody will ever throw tomatoes at you for lousy marks!

What is the outline?

When faced with any big task or lots of tasks, break the work down into sprints – short, timed intervals (called “Pomodoros”).

These sprints end in short breaks. This trains your brain to focus and concentrate for short periods of time and to get the maximum amount of quality learning done.

With frequent use, this technique may even improve your attention span and concentration.

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Here are the 5 steps you need to do: 1. Outline what you need to study – make a list and a checkbox.

2. Set the Pomodoro (that’s the timer) to 25 minutes.

3. Study your chosen section until the Pomodoro rings, then tick that box.

4. Take a short break (5 minutes should be enough).

5. After every four Pomodoros (that’s 25 minutes x 4), take a longer break (15-30 minutes, or whatever it takes to make you feel recharged), and then start your next 25-minute study sprint.

Repeat this process a few times over your study day and you’ll see how much you get done.

What if I get distracted?

Unless the house is on fire, of course, no sibling, parent or telephone call should distract you. Postpone the distraction until your Pomodoro is finished. You can do this by using the “inform, negotiate, and call back” strategy: 1. Inform the distractor that you’re in the middle of studying.

2. Negotiate a time when you will be free to see them or call them back.

3. Call back when you say you are going to – of course, only after your Pomodoro!

Sure, not every distraction is that simple, and if it is an absolute “must” that you stop your study sprint before your Pomodoro is finished, then stop your timer, save your study notes and when you get back to it, start this Pomodoro from the beginning – a new 25-minute session.

How do I get started with the Pomodoro Technique?

Since a timer is the only tool you need, choose your timer wisely! You can go with a cellphone timer app, a stopwatch or a plain old egg timer – even one shaped like a tomato.

For those more tech-savvy, we’ve outlined a number of Pomodoro apps that offer more features than a simple timer. Here are a few to consider: Marinara Timer: This is a web app that you can keep open in a tab on your laptop or iPad. You can select your timer alerts so you know when to take a break, or reconfigure the work times and break times up to suit you. It’s very flexible, and you don’t have to install anything.

Tomighty (Win/Mac/Linux): This is a crossplatform desktop Pomodoro timer that you can fire and forget, following the traditional Pomodoro rules, or use to customise your own work and break periods.

Eggscellent (formerly Pomodorable, OSX): offers an exciting and adorable approach to get work done! Based on effective time management principles, Eggscellent transforms your to-do list into manageable activities. You commit to finishing your goals, and Eggscellent lets you strategise when and how to accomplish them.

It features an innovative visual timer that allows you to watch your eggs hatch!

Simple Pomodoro (Android): This is a free, opensource timer that is minimalistic. Tap to start the timer and get to work, and take your breaks when your phone’s alarm goes off. You can’t do a lot of adapting to the sprint sessions, but you get notifications when to take your breaks and when to go back to work, and you can go back over your day to see how many Pomodoros you’ve accomplished. It even integrates with Google Tasks.

Focus Timer (iOS): This used to be called PomodoroPro, and is a good-looking feature for iPhone and iPad. You can customise your study sprints and breaks, review your work history to see how your focus is improving, and the app even offers a star-based rating system to keep you motivated. You can even customise the sounds, and hear the clock ticking when you lock your phone so you stay on task.

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MAKE YOUR MATRIC DANCE Let Khaliques dress you for your matric dance, from top to toe, whatever your personal style.

Their experts will have you looking hot, for a lot less.

Trust in Khaliques to look your best.

Sandton +27 (0)11 783 2468 The Oriental Plaza +27 (0)11 836 4418 Cedar Square +27 (0)11 465 1613 Mall Of Africa +27 (0)10 007 3506

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www.khaliques.co.za

MATRIC DANCE SPECIAL

By Dominique Wolf

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The Dress T

he international ‘red carpet’ is a wealth of insight into the trends, colours and styles of evening dresses for the year ahead.

If you still can’t decide on a dress for your matric dance, here are some tips on the hottest, up-to-the-minute celeb styles.

COLOURS White

There is absolutely nothing wedding-like about the white dresses seen on the red carpet this season. No fancy feathers, frills or lace – the dresses were super tailored and angular. This is a very brave colour to wear if you don’t have a long, slim body.

White is a very unforgiving colour. www.worldcelebritydress.com and www.pinterest.com

Blush

If you prefer a more muted tone, this ballet-slipper pink is beautifully feminine and was used as appliqué and embellishment on the same colour dresses. Very light fabrics tend to need some texture like this to give the otherwise bland shade some life. www. footwearnews.com and www.pinterest.com

Hot red

This is a massive colour for evening dresses and for Winter 2018. This red has a slightly orange undertone and looks great on almost everyone.

“Lady In red” is very much still a thing! www.variety.com and www.pinterest.com

Metallic and black

A delicate combination of silver or gold and black gives your dress a shimmer with a bit of an edge. The black tones down the shine and makes the dress look more sophisticated. www.oscar.go.com and www.pinterest.com

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DRESSMAKER WISHLIST: Vesselina Pencheva www.vesselina.co.za Annie Potgieter: 082 654 8599 Gert Johann Coetzee www.gertjohancoetzee.com Roxanne Pengilly www.dressesbyroxanne.co.za Asanda Madyibi www.asandamadyibi.com House of Superior Clothing www.superiorclothing.co.za

READY-TO-WEAR: Rubicon Clothing www.rubiconclothing.co.za Pallu The Zone, Rosebank: 011 447-6366

STYLES This year it’s a lot more Star Wars than Cinderella with a lot of edginess and less fairytale prettiness.

Naked backs

In previous years, there have always been individuals who’ve stood out simply because of the outrageous amount of skin they bared. This year there’s a more conservative feel with more dignity in place. Instead of plunging necklines and thigh-high slits, the focus is on deep V-cut backs, large open-keyhole detail and voluminous sleeve support. www.pinterest.com and www.dresses.news

Minimal simplicity

Statement colours like sunflower yellow, bright pink and royal purple were seen on simple, uncomplicated designs and clean, minimal designs. In these cases, less was definitely more because the colour said enough. www.vogue.mx and www.writethisrun.co.uk

Black magic

Dramatic sheer black fabrics mixed with lace, chiffon and even velvet with high necklines, accentuated shoulders and elaborate detail gave a little bit of a medieval feel to the dresses, leaving a whole lot more to the imagination than the usual sheer fabrics. www.pinterest.com

Edgars www.edgars.co.za Democratic Republic www.drepublicstyle.com (Sandton City and Mall of Africa) YDE To find your closest store go to www.yde.co.za.

Sharp tailoring

Besides the ladies that were dressed in amazing tuxedos and suits, a lot of the dresses showed sharp, tailored lines and structure with collars and shoulder pads and geometric silhouettes. www.refinery29.com and www.pinterest.com

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Suit-able for gentlemen T

he classic black tuxedo is never going to be passé, but if it feels a little too dull for you, here are some of the menswear trends for 2018 and ideas of how to really shake up a boring old suit.

Full-colour suits

Checked fabric

Velvet jackets

Turtlenecks

Obviously, there are some colours that work better than others, but suits in forest green, ruby red and blue made waves on the red carpet this year.

A massive trend last year and even more so this year are different colour velvet jackets, paired with black pants and bowties. Emerald green was the standout colour, but sapphire, ruby and mustard are also great in velvet.

Now, we’re not talking about tartan or gingham, but rather large, subtle checked fabrics worn on entire suits or just on the jackets.

Does the mere thought of a tie or bowtie make you want to cringe? Luckily for you, the turtleneck is back with a bang and looks rocking under a beautifully tailored suit.

Shades of colour

So if you are going to be the adventurous guy who opts for a bit of colour, try different shades i.e. an emerald green suit, with a light green shirt and forest green tie. It’s 50 shades of any colour, giving your whole look depth and a whole lot more life than a flat black suit.

Dancing shoes

Don’t let your entire outfit down with bad shoes.

Choose black or tan with a pointed toe or a pair of classic brogues. If you feel more comfortable with loafers or slip-ons, you can really play with different fabrics and colour. It’s yet another way to liven up your look.

WHERE TO SHOP: TailorMe: 51-6th Street Parkhurst 074 884 4848

Row-G: www.row-g.com 011 482-1980;

Frank Bespoke: 12-4th Ave Parkhurst 079 015 9623

Mr SlimFit: info@mrslimfit.com 082 462 0808

Khaliques: Cedar Square Fourways, Sandton City, Oriental Plaza and Mall of Africa.

CREDITS: Photography: Karoo Biking, Images courtesy of TailorMe Model: @the_great_duch, Suit design: Celeste McTurk

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READY-TO-WEAR:

SHOES:

Woolworths Trenery ZARA Edgars H&M Topshop

Frank Bespoke ALDO Steve Madden Edgars Woolworths www.spree.co.za www.zando.co.za

For a night to Eastgate’s ultimate fashion collection for the Matric Dance David Jones Classic Collection Shirt, R450 and David Jones tie for R150 from Woolworths, 011 677 4511

Suits from Carlo Pignatelli ranging from R14 000, 011 615 3912

Silver Metallic shoe from Carlo Pignatelli, R5 500, 011 677 4511

20%

Discount on presentation of this ad @ Carlo Pignatelli

FOR HIM David Jones leather upper from Woolworths, R799 011 677 4511 Black XS 100ml from Edgars, R1 245, 011 621 2800

Coloni Suit Jacket from Fabiani Men ranging from R3699, 011 621 8906 Samantha blush embroided dress, R 1 999 from Forever New, 011 616 7779

FOR HER ON SALE

Bralette from La Senza, R599, 011 615 6798 JDO romy fit flare dress from Nicci Boutique, R1 550, 011 616 5745

Geometric Collar Necklace 50% off, R150 from Accessorize, 011 616 7755

Suit Jacket from Fabiani Woman, R2 499, 011 621 8920

Earrings from Lovisa, R275, 011 615 9017

Matric dance upstyle package from Franco International Hair trial & final, R615 Trial to take place Monday or Thursday (T’s & C’s Apply) 011 622 9492

www.eastgateshops.com Tel: 011 479 6000 | 43 Bradford Road, Bedfordview

Gucci Bloom 100ml from Edgars, R1 710, 011 621 2800

Faviana black beaded top dress from Bella Allure, R7 990, 011 615 2161

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t Discoun Nails at less 10% for Matric Girls at Sorbet Nail Bar, 011 615 2286

Sweetest Sandal R1 399 and Rose Gold BZOE Clutch Bag R799 from Steve Madden, 011 615 9212

Grand Illusion Lipcolour from MAC, R300, 087 820 6090

ENTER INTO MORE

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Let’s make it a night to remember.

With a range of exclusive luxury vehicles to choose from, you won’t just feel like a VIP, you’ll be treated like one too.

Plus, our wold-class service ensures that you get the red carpet treatment, with a personalised meet-and-greet on pickup and delivery of your vehicle. So choose Avis Luxury Cars because it’s not just about a classy rental vehicle, it’s about the way we make you feel on your matric dance night.

Avis. We Try Harder.

For more info, visit avis.co.za or call 0861 021 111

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Drop Off M

aking a memorable entrance in front of your peers is obviously very important, but what lengths will you go to, to arrive with a bang? It depends on the budget. Here are some options…

Horse and carriage

You can be a real Cinderella and arrive at the ball in a horse-drawn carriage, except with your prince in tow. For R3 500, you’ll be collected from your home and taken to the venue with enough time allowed for a great photo shoot. You’ll most likely have to clear the trip with the traffic department in your area for your fairytale ride too. www.horseandcarriage.co.za offer their services in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Vintage or classic car

Classic and vintage cars always create a stir, so if you’re a lover of things old and beautiful, go to www.bookaclassic.co.za and pick your ride from one of South Africa’s largest selections of dream cars.

Tuk tuk

Why not go for the unique and fun experience of a tuk tuk? You’ll get to your dance using a safe, reliable and affordable mode of transport which is super cute and funky too.

Visit www.e-tuktuk.co.za or call 072 316 8099.

A helicopter

Not only the most expensive and extravagant option but also the diciest. There are factors to consider like the weather, availability of a helipad or space to land and aviation authority permissions. You can hire a helicopter for a minimum of three hours from R25 000. If this is your option, contact www.kriekheli.com and be sure to book at least two weeks in advance and pay in full upfront.

Limousine

Enjoy your ride with your friends and arrive in red carpet style in a stretch limo! The packages usually include petrol, mileage, a chauffeur and sparkling wine. Book your limo at www.limo.co.za.

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Spruce it up!

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ou’ve decided on the outfit, now the question… what do you put with it? The general rule is that if what you are wearing is very ornate or detailed, the accessories need to be minimal and vice versa. If your dress is minimalistic or you are wearing a classic black tux, add a bit of colour or bling detail.

FOR THE LADIES: Gemstones and diamonds

This is a massive trend this year and looks incredible on a necklace if you have a low neckline or sleeveless dress.

Alternatively, gemstones and diamonds look great on long dangly earrings. It’s also better not to wear both the necklace and earrings at once. Rubies, sapphires and emeralds are your best option. Make sure that the fake versions don’t look cheap and nasty because it will ruin your entire look.

Chandelier earrings

These never go out of fashion and there are hundreds of different options out there. Again, if you are wearing long earrings, it’s not necessary to wear a neck piece as well.

Chokers

Jewel-encrusted or simple gold or silver chokers work beautifully with a formal dress. Try and avoid fabric chokers which sit mid-neck – they’re just not formal enough. If you have a short neck, try a longer necklace rather.

Hair accessories

Rather than a cheesy tiara, wear an embellished clip in your hair; or if you have very thick hair or a weave, thread something gold or metallic through it to finish off your look. Flowers can also be very beautiful but just avoid looking too bridal.

Matching clutch bag

If you’re having a dress made, get your dressmaker to make a matching clutch or cover an existing one.

Alternatively buy one as close to the colour of your dress as possible. It makes the whole look really polished and sophisticated.

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FOR THE MEN: Lapel pin

Kind of like a brooch for men – this can be in the form of a flower or something more ornate. Scour drawers for a vintage lapel pin.

Cufflinks

There are so many options to choose from – colourful, fabric balls to metallic, square or studded. Such a great way to polish off your look and show a bit of class.

Pocket square

Play around with colour and patterns with a pocket square. It doesn’t have to match your tie/bowtie, it just adds a pop of colour and a little bit of attitude.

Socks

Take the stiffness out of the formal and inject some colour and sass into your outfit with some bright, playful socks.

Watch

If there was ever a time to wear a great timepiece, it’s now.

It may be the only accessory you want to wear, so make it count!

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Picture Perfect W

hether you’re going for a super glam look or a more minimalist approach, we have picked some really great make-up looks for you to try for your dance.

EYES Metal lids

Add some shine and sass by using a metallic eyeshadow to cover your entire lid. This looks great with a thin, delicate line above the lashes and under the eye. Try copper or gold instead of the predictable silver shades. We love the Essence Metal Shock Eyeshadow range.

Cat eyes

Stand out from the sea of smokey eyes with bold cat eyes. Make a full circle around your eyes with a wing on both sides with your favourite eyeliner.

Liquid eyeliner is best for this look as it gives a great, sharp flick. Try Revlon ColorStay Exactify Liner – Intense Black.

Naturally smoked

If you prefer a more natural look but still want to be super glam, find a colour palette of shadows that are in the same category as your skin tone. Layering these hues will bring your eyes out and complement your complexion.

For a comprehensive palette, try NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette.

Ocean eyes

Use a light shade of blue or green to cover your eyelids and then add a smokey grey to the crease of your eye for a soft and fresh look. Finish it off by adding a brighter emerald green or navy blue under the lashes. Try Maybelline Eyestudio Colour in Satin Baby Blues or Maybelline Diamond Glow Eyeshadow Quad Forest Drama.

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25 Lucky ladies stand the chance to win a full set of nails and pedicures for their matric farewell. To enter, SMS the name Tammy Taylor to 072 059 4643

Lips Paintbox brights

Also called ‘pop lips’, this is a super bright colour like red, orange and fuschia. Liquid lipsticks are great for this because they give a really intense colour, but they can dry your lips out. To make sure your lips don’t flake and the colour stays on, use a bit of lipstick in the same shade to keep your lips moisturised. We love L’Oréal’s Designer Colour Riche L’Extraordinaire in Fuschia Drama and Revlon’s Colorburst Balm Stain in Rendezvous.

Glittery gloss

Most make-up brands do gloss with a bit of glitter or shimmer in them. This is a great alternative to a lip colour, especially if you have very made-up eyes and want to tone down your lips. The shine in the gloss keeps your look glam but sophisticated. Try Urban Decay Stardust Sparkling Lips Glosses or Bobbi Brown Shimmer Lip Gloss in Confetti.

Classic red

There will always be a place for the classic red lip. Find a shade of red that works with your skin tone and pair it with natural, minimally made-up eyes for a super chic face. One of our favourites is Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Love red.

Nearly nude

Nude lips are not the same colour as your skin nor do they blend in with your foundation. There needs to be a hint of colour like blush or toffee to give your lips shape and not make your face look washed out. Try Flirtatiously Flushed by Smashbox.

Plum pout

A deep plum pout is beautifully paired with soft greys on the eyes if you’re wearing black. Choose a matte lipstick and avoid pairing deep shades like this with heavy eyes if you don’t want to look like a goth! Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick in Midnight Plum is spot on.

5 MAKE-UP HACKS 1. Cover your eyelid with white liner to make any eyeshadow colour pop.

2. Dust translucent powder on lashes in between coating on mascara to plump them up.

3. Banish dark circles and puffy eyes by creating a triangle under your eye with your concealer.

4. Sweep your mascara towards your nose instead of upwards to make lashes look fuller and eyes wider.

5. Use a lip balm or Vaseline to naturally smooth out your eyebrows and keep their shape.

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Make 2018 the year to remember!

Get all the glitz & glamour at the Oriental Plaza.

Discover endless trends in dresses, farewell gowns, tuxedos, fabrics, tailoring, shoes, jewellery & accessories, hats, perfumes and so much more...

Visit us at 38 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg

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Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @orientalplazafordsburg www.orientalplaza.co.za

Bag It! I

t’s going to be a long night, so be sure you have everything you need for the dance as well as the after party. Here’s a comprehensive checklist for you..

At the dance 1. Cellphone: for all the obvious reasons, but most importantly because it has a camera. Also, don’t forget your portable charger... an essential.

2. Debit/credit card: much safer than cash and takes up less space.

3. Make-up: for the girls, bring along your lipstick, powder or concealer and mascara to touch up throughout the night, so that you’re photo ready at the drop of a hat.

4. Mints: don’t even think about chewing gum, where will you put it when you’re done? Go with mints all the way.

5. Driver’s license: if you’re driving, then it’s a nobrainer, but even if you’re not, this doubles up as a form of ID. 6. Hairbands: there’s nothing worse than wanting to tie your hair back and having no hair band – especially if you’re getting sweaty dancing or your curls are starting to drop.

9. Essentiale: drinking is not advisable but it is a reality, and you don’t want alcohol to ruin your night.

If you’re planning to drink, make sure you take Essentiale before, during and after the dance to keep you sober.

10. Face spritzer: a little face spritz to hydrate your skin and wake you up a bit is a brilliant idea for guys and girls, and you’ll be very popular if you’re the only one who has thought of it!

11. Face wipes: when the night is done and you’re too shattered to do a full make-up removal, clean your skin with some facial wipes quickly before hitting the sack. Waking up in the morning with racoon eyes is not a good look.

The after party Besides a change of clothing, you’ll need a few other things to see you through the night.

7. Flat shoes: there will come a time at some point of the night ladies, that your heels will become your worst enemy. Kick those suckers off and get flat and comfy. Gents, you may also want to change your formals for something laidback.

8. Deodorant: don’t laugh! The nerves, excitement and long hours are going to wear off even the most hardcore anti-perspirant. Be prepared and have some on you for reapplication.

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Let’s talk about

Rage, Baby!

Interview by Donna Verydt

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recent discussion amongst parents gave rise to some concerns around the annual Rage Festival in Ballito/ Umhlanga. So we decided to get answers directly from the horse’s mouth or mouths. Thank you, Marina Oreb (Marketing & Sales Manager), Greg Walsh (CEO) and William Mcintyre (Rage Festival Director) for answering our questions!

1. How prevalent are drugs at The Rage Festival?

Rage Festival maintains a zero-tolerance policy for dealing and consuming of any banned substances.

We work closely with local SAPS, The Red Frogs and an ace undercover team to prevent, locate and apprehend persons involved with dealing. While the consumption of drugs is a reality in modern society, we deal with very few drug-related cases. We find the vast majority of the Rage Festival audience to be well brought-up and well aware of the risks involved in drug use. Ragers, no part of drug taking is cool! It’s risky and never worth it. Never consume any banned substances and don’t condone your friends doing so either. If you’re confused, nervous, tempted by or have information regarding banned substances, please make contact with any Rage Festival staff member, Red Frogs volunteer or SAPS official at any Rage Festival event. We are all here to help you and information given is strictly anonymous.

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2. Have there been many personal thefts or muggings at Rage Festival?

Not really, but theft is also a reality of life and we encourage all Ragers to move in groups and report any suspicious behaviour. Being responsible for yourself, your friends and your personal belongings will significantly minimise the unlikely risk of your possessions being nicked.

3. Have there been many kids hospitalised with alcohol poisoning?

Alcohol intoxication is probably “the worst of it” at Rage Festival. While it’s only a few people each year (maybe 30 or 40 medical cases out of nearly 50 000 Ragers over the week) it’s something we try to prevent.

Once again, balanced young people make the right decisions and know when to stop. Should a Rager get carried away, our world-class medical teams and the Red Frogs are there to provide free water and to make pancakes to help them sober up.

4. Have there been any significant road accidents involving Ragers?

No, all Rage Festival attendees use either the Rage Rides bus network or other private or taxi transfer services. Ragers... Don’t drive!

5. There were reports of a rape incident at Rage Festival 2017. What happened and what was the outcome?

Rage Festival is aware of a charge of “alleged Rape” that was laid on Tuesday 5 December 2017 by a girl staying in Umhlanga against a boy staying at the same hotel. Rage Festival takes any accusations in a most serious light and will always seek to support the party (/parties) in any way possible. It must also be noted that Rage Festival takes “false rape allegations” equally seriously. We are not in direct contact with either party involved but have been informed that all charges have been withdrawn.

This is unconfirmed at the time of writing this. This was the first charge of “alleged rape” laid by one Rage Festival patron against another in the 15-year festival history; however, rape remains an ongoing issue in South Africa, and so we offer the following recommendations:

• Always travel in groups of friends.

• Make sure your friends always know where you are.

• Use either Rage Rides or another well-trusted transport source known to you.

• Have a Rage Festival Passport and keep it loaded with Rage Credits (this avoids having to travel to an ATM at night).

• Do not accept invitations to go home, or out with anyone you don’t know well.

• Don’t get overly inebriated – moral boundaries could become compromised.

• Familiarise yourself with all the guides on the Rage Festival website (https://ragefestival.co.za) and get acquainted with the Red Frogs on arrival.

6. How about fights? Have you had many of those to deal with?

Not many these days. In about 2006, a hundred boys or so from two Durban schools had a go at each other. It was a challenge to curb but was eventually diffused. But that was a long time ago. It’s more or less impossible now with the Rage Festival security and police presence. It’s simple, you fight (we don’t care whose fault it is) and you’ll be removed from the festival, your Rage Festival Passport revoked and you will be handed over to the SAPS. If there is a fight today, it doesn’t last more than about 20 seconds due to the significant security and police presence in place to stop it.

7. Taking all the above into account, if there is one important thing you would like to say to parents about Rage, what would that be?

If you’re a good parent and you’ve done your best to raise your child well, giving them the life skills required to live in our modern and complex world, then they will be absolutely fine at Rage Festival. It is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed, so let your child come; let them celebrate their achievements and they’ll come home tired and happy!

8. Why should kids attend the Rage Festival?

It’s the best festival in South Africa – from the music, content, duration, production and experience perspective. A chance to see international artists from all over the world alongside SA’s biggest talent in a beautiful location.

It’s a whole week! Nothing else in South Africa offers anything similar other than maybe AfrikaBurn.

It is, without question, the safest festival in South Africa. The festival offers comprehensive medical facilities, completely over-the-top security presence, on-site police management and some 200 volunteers from the Red Frogs to assist with “safeguarding” each generation as they celebrate their freedom.

It’s a once in a lifetime event! The opportunity to go away, on a holiday for a week of parties, near a beach is not uncommon. Ibiza, Mallorca, Mykonos, Cancun and many others come to mind, but the opportunity to do it with 100+ people you know is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

9. At Rage Festival, kids are encouraged to get a “Rage Festival Passport”, what is that?

The Rage Festival Passport is the all-inclusive weeklong ticket. It’s also the Rage Festival attendees’ wallet which they use all week to pay for transport, food and drinks.

10. Policing a bunch of wild 18 year olds must be harrowing – and dealing with some of the parents even worse! How can parents work with you?

Please bring up your children to be good adults!

And remember, just because we organise a “party”, doesn’t mean we are not people too. We’re an awesome bunch of mostly young, enthusiastic entrepreneurs and like any business, not everything goes perfectly. But no matter what your request or issue is, please know we’re doing our best, always!

11. Are kids younger than 18 allowed at Rage? Are “old” people allowed at Rage?

Strictly no under 18s, it’s the law! Also, no over 25s.

We deeply sympathise with Matrics who are 17 years and 10 months old and we agree that they’re no different to their counterpart who is 18 years and 1 month old but the decision isn’t ours, it’s the law and we must abide by it without compromise.

12. Many other Rage options have popped up, like parties in other areas or on commercial cruise liners, for instance. Do you feel that these spin-off parties water down your focused efforts to keep people safe?

Absolutely! It took 15 years, millions of rands and all the blood, sweat and tears you can imagine to get to where we are today. It’s no surprise that anything successful will attract copycats. Other options offer far less health and safety measures and are far less spectacular too. You have a lifetime to go on cruises but only one opportunity to go to Rage Festival with all your friends. If we had a rand for every time we heard 19, 20 and 21 year olds say they regret doing something else instead of Rage Festival...

13. What does the Rage Festival offer the local KZN communities and tourism?

A total GDP contribution of some R150 million with significant job creation. It’s a major event for KZN. 14. Please give our Matrics your top tip for Rage Festival Ballito/ Umhlanga: DOWNLOAD THE RAGE FESTIVAL APP: The Rage Festival App is a complete festival guide in your pocket with the most up-to-date music set times, maps and preferred outlet listings. The App allows you to flag the acts you want to see and will remind you when they’re about to hit the stage! https://ragefestival.co.za/rage-tips 15. Please give our parents your top tip in dealing with Rage: DISCUSS A ‘CHECK-IN’ SYSTEM: Ask your child to check-in with you at set times of the day. A Whatsapp can be reassuring and will prevent the “annoying parent” having to check up all the time.

16. Final word…

Parents, trust us we have been doing this for years! Your child is far safer at Rage Festival than at an average high street club on a Saturday night.

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Rage Festival Ballito/Umhlanga partners THE RED FROGS: You’ll find them throughout our festival grounds, on the streets, around the hotels, beaches and everywhere! They offer a volunteer support network available free to all attendees. These heroic friends of the festival stay on their feet all night until the sun comes up or the last Rager is home safely. We’ve been working together for 10 years and give them an annual donation as do other sponsors.

CRISIS MEDICAL: At both the Umhlanga and Ballito festivals ALLIANCE SAFETY: Our health and safety consultants ETHEKWINI and KWADUKUZA: All department heads from the cities involved

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