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CONTENTS 06 | Spotlight News 09 | The Wow Page 12 | Photo Competition

15 | PARENT POINT 16 | Managing Your Grinch 19 | Doodling Secrets of Preschoolers 24 | The Business of Disney 28 | Health: First Aid Kits 71 | KIDS CORNER

85 | THE HANGOUT

72 | Puzzles & Games

86 | Future Stars

73 | Who Said What?

88 | Super Villian Line-up

74 | Dining Disney

92 | Teen Trips

79 | Travel: All Aboard

95 | Career Files: Animation

83 | Gadgets & Toys

100 | Gadgets & Apps

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SPOTLIGHT NEWS

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In the previous issue of Crawford Times, Tammy Taylor were giving away 25 manicures and pedicures to Crawford Pupils who would be preparing for the Matric Dance or another special occasion. We had an overwhelming response and we have our winners! Join us in the next issue as we go on the girls’ day to experience the Tammy Taylor touch.

PEPPER VISIT Pepper the humanoid robot, who makes people happy, enhances lives, facilitates relationships, introduces fun and learning and who connects people, offered to visit one lucky Crawford School in our previous issue. The school that had the most requests for a visit is CRAWFORD PREPARATORY ITALIA! Congrats guys, Pepper is on her way to meet you very soon. Pictures in our next issue!

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WOW PAGE

Move Over, JK Rowling!

K ids these days are under a lot of pressure – attending school, keeping those grades up, excelling in the multitude of extramural activities, chores… and, getting your book published! That’s right! An achievement fit for seasoned writers has been achieved by two of Crawford’s very own grade 4 pupils – individually! Rea Kungwane and Ada Ugwu have caught the attention of two separate publishers – and readers across the globe!

Rea Kungwane

Ada Ugwu

This is a "pride page" dedicated to the Crawford students who make us go “wow!”

Author of Stories You’ve Never Heard Before

Author of The Duck Who Thought It Couldn’t Swim

What’s your book about?

Stories You’ve Never Heard Before is a collection of short stories, each representing a specific moral to be learnt. It looks at the topics of bullying, friendship and gender, to name a few.

What’s your book about? The book tells the story of a duck eager to teach its ducklings how to swim, and the lessons learnt along the way. It’s a story of courage.

What was the inspiration behind your book? I was inspired by my everyday experiences with friends and classmates and the moral lessons learnt in my Grade 2 class. Some of my published stories were extracted from my classwork.

How were the characters conceptualised? The stories were first created with a moral in mind, and then I used my imagination to create personas that embodied the morals I wrote about. And the illustrations of the characters were done by five of my classmates who drew the characters after reading the stories.

Who’s the publisher? BK Publishers in Pretoria What’s next for you? My book is being translated into Sepedi and isiZulu and I’ll also be travelling to Florida in the USA to launch my book in July this year. I hope I’ll be able to connect with kids my age from around the world by sharing the morals from a South African context and to encourage the other kids to share morals and life lessons from their own context too.

Is there another book in the pipeline? Yes, I’m learning to write in Sepedi because I discovered only three Sepedi books at my local bookstore and I want to fill the huge gap!

Get a copy of Stories You’ve Never Heard Before, valued at R120, from Veronica, call 081 879 9745 or email kungwanev@gmail.com. Follow Rea’s story on Facebook @LifeLessonsForLittlePeople

What was the inspiration behind your book? My inspiration was my visit to the zoo, and my own struggles learning to swim backstroke.

Who’s the publisher? AuthorHouse in the United Kingdom What’s next for you? I’ll be attending international book fairs in China, Germany, Mexico, England and New York over the rest of this year and next year. I’ll also continue to do special appearances at various functions and to support disadvantaged children’s homes. I’ll always encourage other kids to tell their stories too.

Is there another book in the pipeline? Yes, I’ll be working on my first activity book, also based on Fluffy the Duck, but with space to colour, learn how to count, stick stickers and more!

The Duck Who Thought It Couldn’t Swim is available online at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Alternatively, you can send “Fluffy the Duck” a WhatsApp message directly on 064 693 2728 and/or email info. fluffytheduck@gmail. com to get your copy of the book, valued at R180.

Follow Ada’s story on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @FluffyTheDuck

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Inscape in Partnership with Thru the Chair:

DESIGN MAKES A DIFFERENCE W

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This is the Inscape way. A new initiative called Thru the Chair has been launched in South Africa this year and Inscape signed up immediately to be part of this exciting and creative journey. Thru the Chair hosts the annual Chairman’s Dinner where several unique reinvented chairs are auctioned.

All funds raised are allocated to sustainable projects and initiatives aimed at impacting education in South Africa.

The aim is to expose 1000 unique individuals by telling 1000 visual stories through 1000 reinvented chairs to 1000 chairmen of boards resulting in 1000 opportunities to make a difference. Thru the Chair does this by: • Promoting storytelling and design thinking as a means to constructively communicating a message, uniting people and bringing about change • Activating individuals and groups to elicit empathy and action within our communities • Providing a platform to raise funds to solve the education needs in South Africa Inscape students at the Cape Town, Durban, Midrand and Pretoria campuses were the first group of individuals to take part in a Thru the Chair event. The students collected over 600 old broken chairs and then In March 2018 over a couple of days, the students engaged in storytelling workshops where they learnt how to craft a meaningful story about themselves, shared this with their peers and in the process learnt about each other. The workshop provoked empathy for one another and a unifying of a diverse student body. The developed stories were then applied to the old broken chairs in a process of reinventing them.

The event was sponsored by Belgotex who provided the students with an unforgettable experience. The students received Thru the Chair goodies, lunches and refreshments to see them through the long and intense sessions. The students produced 580 reinvented chairs within two and a half days.

The renewed chairs are currently being reviewed by Thru the Chair and selected chairs will be exhibited at Decorex, Gallagher Convention Centre from 8th -12th August 2018 where Thru the Chair will officially launch its initiative, showcasing the efforts of Inscape students. Chairs on display will be auctioned early next year in an attempt to raise as much funding as possible for beneficiaries of Thru the Chair.

LIFE AND DEATH Through my interpretation of the chair I attempted to describe ‘Life and Death’. The one half represents memories and events, life’s typical wear and tear mixed with bumps and bruises. The other half - Death is depicted by the fragmented and charred half of this classic chair.

“I enjoyed the variety of techniques that I had to apply (e.g. saw, burn, cut, paint) to make my product.

I also really enjoyed the vibe around the campus during the week of Thru the Chair – It reminded me of times when my brother and I have worked together at our workshop at home.”

Theo Smit Inscape student

FOURSQUARED Being born with Hirtchprung disease, meant that my intestines didn’t work. Surgeons removed parts of my large intestine. Having survived after about 13 operations, I discovered sports. Following these early setbacks, sport has enabled me to fight back.

Competing in races often mirrors life’s hardships and yet I have managed to finish every race that I entered.

“It felt good to create something that would make a difference in children’s lives. I am happy to be part of change in education.”

Ruan Van Zyl – Inscape student.

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Managing Your

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By Donna Verrydt

You survived colic and sleep deprivation. Then you made it through tantrums (albeit a little traumatised) and now, OMG, you’re facing the worst challenge of all… the Grinch years a.k.a adolescence!

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Butting heads!

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he whole butting heads thing is about independence. Teenagers start pulling away from their parents in an effort to discover who they really are, outside of you. Kids who may once have taken what you said as gospel and did what you wanted without question are now asserting their opinions (about absolutely everything) and disagreeing with you (all the time!) You’re feeling frustrated and rejected, but the worst thing you can do is reject them right back. Here’s how to cope: 1. Empathise You were a teenager once! Think back… what was it like for you? Did you battle with acne, did you fight with friends, was your mother “unreasonable”, could you not wait to be free? Don’t be shocked that your good baby has gone all Grinch! You know the deal, so expect the mood changes, prepare for the conflict and instead of flying off the handle, embrace this life stage!

Try to understand that whatever is going on in their lives is a “mammoth” big deal (to them) and by you brushing it off, downplaying it, calling “drama” on the situation or telling them to “cut it out”, you’re making them feel misunderstood… and they’ll pull further away.

Recognise the mood for what it is (hormones), offer an ear, maybe a cuddle, better yet, some space – and have the foresight to recognise which is the correct offering for that particular meltdown. Don’t say things like “calm down” or “this will pass!”, just be the sounding board... but not the punching bag! Understand moodiness, but never tolerate disrespect. Know where to draw the line, such as at bad language and violent outbursts.

2. Pick your battles If it’s all about independence then allow them the space to find out who they are. Maybe black fingernails, dyed hair or an upper ear piercing (in the holidays, of course) are not worth a declaration of war – save that for when you really need it like when it comes to alcohol, tattoos, dodgy boyfriends, manipulative girlfriends and smoking! If you indulge them in some harmless freedoms, they may not think you’re the “most unfair parent in the

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That being said, it is your responsibility to enlighten them about perceptions. Make them understand that they’re free to dress as they please, but if they dress like they are homeless, then the perception of you is that you are unstable and have a do-notcare attitude. People’s perception of you can make your journey a little harder in the future! Once you have finished explaining this, be prepared for the conversation ending with “I don’t care what anybody thinks of me!”

3. Great expectations They can winge and moan as much as they like, but never waiver on your expectations of your teen. Not only because you need to maintain some discipline and enforce some rules but in an “it’s complicated” kind of a way, expectations reinforce that you love and care about your kid! If you expect them to abide by the curfew (for safety), not to raid the pantry after 10pm (for health), not to get into a violent outburst with a sibling (for sanity) and to not get 10% for History (for their future) – then they will know that they’re loved, and they don’t have to like it!

Stick to these three things and, hopefully, you’ll survive the dreaded Grinch stage and rocket right into the Prince and Princess Charming era!

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wings and said to r preschooler’s scribbled dra Have you ever looked at you d?” Many parents have is going on in that little hea yourself, “Holy moly, what ething that their kids etimes even distress, over som expressed surprise, and som e are: Why has my kid mon questions parents hav have drawn. The most com d should I be? drawn that? And, how worrie Stick family Stick figures often lack the finer detail (such as fingers or sometimes even whole torsos) but they do offer much information about the phyche of the young child who drew it. The most common stick drawing is the stick family and children place great emphasis on size and positioning.

The bigger the stick figure the more significant, important or dominant the person is in their lives. In regard to positioning, kids place themselves nearest to the person they feel closest to, and furthest away from the person that... stole their juice, for instance!

didn’t do one! If you do, however, have real concerns about your child, then it’s good to know how some psychologists have interpreted drawings in the past. For instance, if a child draws a figure with missing arms then it is said that the child may feel helpless or overly shy, whereas giant hands may be a sign of aggression.

And tiny feet can be a sign of insecurity, and possibly instability.

Here are some other images that children have used to indicate their emotions: Anxious child: Clouds, rain, flying birds, no eyes on the figures.

Psychologists advise to look out for pictures where family members have been left out altogether or where the child has clearly divided themselves from someone else as this may depict conflict at home.

Shy child: Small figures, no nose or mouth and arms missing or very close to the body.

Devil in the detail We know that children’s drawings may say a lot about what’s going on in the minds and lives of our kids, but be discerning! Just because your child forgot to draw a mouth doesn’t mean he or she is being verbally abused. They may have run out of red for the mouth, so simply

Insecure child: Monstrous figures, tiny heads, no hands or arms and slanted figures.

Angry child: Big hands and big teeth, extremely long arms, crossed eyes.

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standing all around it, with smiles on their faces. Lucy’s mom was beside herself with worry. She carefully discussed the drawing with Lucy and, as it turned out, Lucy had watched a television programme about duck hunting.

In her drawing, a duck had been shot, and the people standing around smiling were actually her family who were being kind and trying to help the duck.

When should you worry?

Look out for sudden shifts in drawing themes. If one week your child was drawing sunshine and butterflies but the next week he or she is drawing guns and monsters, then maybe it’s time for a chat!

There may be some inner turmoil that needs attention.

Clinical psychologists agree that troublesome drawings don’t necessarily mean there’s anything seriously wrong with your preschooler. They often just reveal that your child may be struggling with something they have seen or heard and are trying to process the information. Be aware of what

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occasional drawing in these colours isn’t a cause for concern. Rather, look for a pattern or a series of drawings): Black: Therapists have identified black as universally meaningful and that it’s often an indication of depression or feeling hopeless.

Purple: A colour used by demanding children.

Red: Indicates anger or aggression.

Blue: A serene colour used by children who are caring and enjoy the company of others.

Pink: Shows love and appreciation.

Green: The colour used by children who are artistic and intelligent.

Yellow: The colour of happiness used to depict contentment in the environment.

In conclusion, parents are encouraged to draw with their children more and to try to use the drawings to understand their emotions a little better. But, before you go and diagnose anything yourself, therapists and psychologists express that they have years of experience and would rather help you through any concerns that you may have.

Get your kids to draw more!

Art helps children develop communication skills by allowing them to express their ideas or experiences on paper, without limits or fear.

• Expression: Encourage your child to draw when they feel overly emotional, whether it be anger, anxiety, fear or sadness. It’s a therapeutic outlet.

• Playtime: Art should be a regular part of playtime. Make crayons, pencils and paper readily available to them (teach them not to waste though). Perhaps you can turn the telly off or pause the iPad and call “Art Hour!” They may moan at first, but that hour may turn into two… all on its own.

• Step it up: Your involvement should not be isolated to a “That’s lovely!” here and there. Gauge at what level your child can draw and then step it up. Guide them to draw more complicated things or introduce things like depth and shadow into their drawing. Any time spent together is valuable family time.

• Show off: It’s really important that you display your child’s art. If art is the underlying communication of a child, then showing that you care and are proud validates their communication and their feelings.

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I’M THE BOSS,

BABY!

The Business of Disney

By Donna Verrydt

You’re an entrepreneur, a boss, a leader, a “disruptor” and a mover and a shaker! You’re also exhausted, irritated, frustrated, underwhelmed and uninspired. Business can be complicated, but at its heart lies simple life lessons, that we sometimes lose sight of. Here are 8 simple business lessons as taught by the characters of the Disney Imagination.

Business Lesson 1: Hakuna Matata, The Lion King

The Lion King was released in 1994 (that’s 24 years ago people!), and ever since then we’ve been singing Hakuna Matata – what a wonderful phrase! We all know it means “no worries for the rest of your days” and even our kids know it’s a “problem-free philosophy”! Obviously, “no worries” doesn’t mean you’re going to throw in the career towel and spend your days catching grubs, however, it does mean that you should never look at life as a series of problems but rather possible solutions, and that worrying about things… anything, is simply a waste of good energy.

Don’t do it!

Business Lesson 2: Lift The Hat, Ratatouille

If you’re keeping a genius “rat” a.k.a team member, under wraps, or rather hats, in your organisation, while you bask in the glory of a job well done, well then the rat is you! Give credit where credit is due, even if the team member doesn’t expect it. The team member may understand that what they do is for the company and that the credit goes to the company, and being the face of the company you are eligible for the credit… but that understanding will be short-lived. Give special thanks or praise where its due because it doesn’t cost anything but will motivate the team member to do even better and to remain loyal to the company.

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Business Lesson 3: Poor Unfortunate Souls, The Little Mermaid

Ursula, the Octopid sea witch, in The Little Mermaid refers to her victims as “poor unfortunate souls” and you should make sure you never become one of those. Ariel became one when she signed an agreement without reading the fine print. The devil is in the detail and when you’re facing a real-life Ursula, make sure your Ts are crossed and your Is are dotted.

There are no second chances when it comes to contracts.

Business Lesson 4: Icy Heart, Frozen

Sometimes your allies and opponents are obvious and sometimes they’re not! In Frozen, poor Anna believes that a kiss from Prince Hans, her supposed Prince Charming, will save her from death. But just when she trusts him most, he reveals his true colours with the words, “Oh, Anna, if only there were someone who loved you.” The kind and supportive prince was, in fact, greedy, self-serving and had a frozen heart. In business, always be cautious about how close you allow people and how much information you share. Letting the wrong people into your inner circle because you have misjudged their character, is the riskiest move you could ever make.

Business Lesson 5: Fairy Godmother, Cinderella

Everyone needs a Fairy Godmother, or in business, a champion or mentor! No level of business can be reached without the guidance, advice, or at the very least, sounding board skills of someone more accomplished or experienced than you. There’s no magic wand that will grant you three wishes, but there are magic brains that will share with you valuable insights. Why cut your own path through the business jungle when you can pick up from the lessons learned by others and start from there.

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Business Lesson 6: Just Keep Swimming, Finding Nemo

“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming!” This is what Dory says when things don’t go her way. This is the most incredible and simple motivation for anyone in business because tough days, there will be plenty! And just when you think you can’t take much more, that’s when you have to keep swimming.

Swimming may be something as light as just motivating yourself to get up, dress up and show up or it may be as heavy as taking negative energy and using it to strategise your comeback… stronger, harder and more unforgiving.

Whatever it is to you, just remember: if you stop swimming… you die.

Business Lesson 7: Long Nose Loser, Pinocchio

We all tell our kids that fibs lead to long noses, but that in itself is a lie! Sure, it’s just a white lie, but it’s a lie nevertheless. When it comes to business, even the whitest of lies will eventually become grey and finally black, because business lies get exponentially bigger and more deceptive as they go. And as history goes… what once seemed like a simple mistruth actually ended up bringing down empires – and the emperors that ran them! So be a real boy, face the truth and deal with the challenges head on!

Business Lesson 8: To Infinity and Beyond, Toy Story

If you don’t set goals then you can’t achieve them. If you set low goals, then you may achieve them but what then? Your primary goals should be your “lowhanging fruit, while your “secondary fruit” is your long-term goals – and those should be higher than your wildest dreams – you may just reach infinity and beyond. Woody didn’t understand Buzz’s slogan when they first met, but in the end he learnt the power of believing! In Walt Disney’s own words, “I dream, I test my dreams against my beliefs, I dare to take risks, and I execute my vision to make those dreams come true.”

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There’s no greater success story than that of Walt Disney.

If he were your mentor, here’s what he would advise: 1. Seek inspiration always: When Walt was poor and living out of his office, he once watched a mouse playing in his dustbin. Here he found inspiration.

2. Pay attention to people’s needs: During the Great Depression, Walt recognised that people needed an escape.

3. Look further: Snow White was the first film to have a complete merchandising campaign in place when the movie released. It made $1.5 million during the Depression.

4. Hire the right people: Walt recruited only the best so that they could create his visions faultlessly. They came at a price but what price can you ever put on perfection?

5. Ignore them: Walt was told nobody would watch an entire animated film; you can’t mix animated and live characters and that mice scare women. Well ignored, Walt, well ignored!

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Our very own Cleopatra, Mrs. Barbara Miranda.

The chef, Mr. Rothman and his assistant, Peyton Mackrory, ready to cook up a storm.

Haley, Dhiya and Azhiel Leandro and his father, Luca, enjoying Tekkie Tax Day. supporting the CANSA Drive.

Wedding Bells are ringing. Mrs. Leigh Mastenbroek accepting the 94.7 Breakfast Show challenge.

Let’s show off our new Fourways shirts #ProudlyCrawford.

Sasha, making sure the plants have enough water.

Zelda Varela, Louise Flynn, Barbara Miranda, Fay Miller, Janell Glass, Jon-Paul Smith and Pieter le Roux showing off their acting skills at our first-day assembly.

Who’s in the box?

A little cold bundle at the Swimming Gala.

Travis and his buddies ordering hot chocolate from the Curbside Café at the movie night.

How is Thanos going to Mr. Moodley and Kaden ready cope at school? to jet off to Paris after winning the Best Hat award.

Take your seats the Peter Rabbit movie is about to begin at the outdoor Movie Night.

Enjoying marshmallows around the fire at the movie night.

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FOURWAYS PRE-PRIMARY Grade 00 showed up, dressed up!

Grade 00 Fairy Tale Dress-up Day

We took the fantasy outside.

Whimsical ribbons and hula hoops added to the fun.

Doctors seem to be the career of choice. Learn hard little ones!

Garden Snakes and Ladders is always Our little princesses. more fun when you are a princess.

Every girls’ dream.

We’re starting a band.

Don’t forget our superheroes!

Crawford Fourways is always safe with these guys hanging around.

Grade 00 Sensory Day

Tristan enjoys the feeling of play dough.

Luke digs in as Kwazi watches in amusement.

Maria is all smiles underneath the fairy hideout.

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Matodzi’s spaghetti hands.

Teacher Barbara gets in on snack-time bracelets.

Neiche gets her make-up done by the talented Mahi.

Rice sprinkle magic.

Mia is in awe!

Is that Michael we see?

Heritage Day

Showing off our heritage. Everyone was different and unique.

Grade 0 Dress-up Day

Girls never stop dressing up.

Hola señoras!

Phiwokuhle is proud of her culture and heritage.

Our children went on a colourful musical adventure with Mowgli Crawford’s little Easter Bunnies had fun making their Easter hats. Bakers Day. The Baker man can!

“Watch out, watch out – there’s danger on the trail.”

Mowgli’s wolf family.

Vultures were there to help Mowgli escape from the tiger.

“We’re your friends, we’re your friends to the bitter end!”

“Hup twothree-four!

Keep it up, two-threefour... go the elephants.”

“Have you ever seen panthers that are pink?

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ITALIA

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”, is a quote commonly attributed to Confucius, but Crawford Italia would like to take a bit of poetic license and say, “Choose a school where learning is fun and you will never regret it for a day!”

Term 2 started with winter throwing a shadow of cold mornings on all activities planned for this term. This definitely didn’t dampen the spirit of the boys and girls attending our growing school in Bedfordview.

Before the fingers of winter grew too long, we had Book Week.

On Monday the excitement of coming to school dressed as your favourite character from a book deprived many of a good night’s sleep the night before.

The school was abuzz with Harry Potters, princesses, pirates and Mrs. Mentjes disguised as Mary Poppins with her Chimney Sweepers in tow. During this busy day, the author of “I see an Elephant”, Elaine Macdonald, and the illustrator, Vanessa Mearns, visited the Grade 0 and 1 classes to read them this fun book and teach them to draw an elephant.

Bedtime stories is always well attended by our Foundation Phase children as they can come to school in their pyjamas and listen to three stories read by the teachers. A cup of hot chocolate, topped with a marshmallow, concluded the evening as all went home to dream about the beautiful stories they’d heard.

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The Rainbow effect being investigated in the Atelier To conclude the week, the Hooked on Books cast visited. New books to read were introduced to the school.

Participating in the production is an annual event enjoyed by all. Just to make it more fun, we wore our slippers to school in aid of Reach For A Dream.

“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book,” from Dr. Seuss, came true when the long-awaited furniture finally arrived for the new Resource Room.

Bookshelves are now filled with books bursting with information for inquisitive minds and stories to stretch the imagination to worlds of wonder.

Our Grade 1R class now boasts furniture to accommodate all the different learning styles. Sitting on

fluffy cushions on the floor or standing at a high table while you work, you can pick and choose to ensure you work; to the best of your ability in this lovely white and green classroom.

CAF, the Creative Arts Festival, once again proved to be as successful as in the past. The ultimate award, a Prestige Certificate, is the carrot that everyone aspires to. The nerves almost getting the better of some before walking up on stage, soon becomes the adrenaline that drives the aspiring public and poetry speakers to do their best.

Receiving positive feedback from the adjudicators sets the challenge to try again next year and receive the ultimate prize. Bravo, Italia!

Saying goodbye in never easy.

Thank you for all you have done for us, Miss Eleni Macropulos.

We wish you best of luck in Zeze and Robert in the GO Lab watching a your new job, Aroshini Naidoo. 3D design being printed.

Sienna “What a long nose you have!�

Grade 0R enjoying the flexible seating in their classroom.

Mrs. Terry Pretorius teaching English the KAGAN way.

Alex and Tommaso chilling at the Junior Soccer evening at Crawford Pretoria.

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LA LUCIA COLLEGE Boeresport Dag Grade 8 and 9 Afrikaans students participate annually in a Boeresport Dag where they engage in an assortment of fun activities. All the Afrikaans students felt very special to have a day just for themselves where they can be proud of their heritage and whereby other pupils can learn more about Afrikaans culture.

Drama production The College production “And So They Did�... was a collaborative celebration of creativity involving pupils from the cultural departments in both the Preparatory and College.

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Afrikaans MasterChef The Afrikaans students competed in a fun MasterChef competition as a unique method of engaging practically with the language.

The heroes of our English department!

Mr. Colin Eales, Ms. Brigid Dubois, Mrs. Lynne Cox, Mr. Anthony Lavoipierre, Mrs. Amanda Wium and Mrs. Gwyn Williams.

Drumline on Promenade Our musically inclined students have the luxury of practising their Drumline sets on the Promenade using the Indian Ocean as their backdrop, while also entertaining students with Musical Lunchbox concerts during lunch break.

Drone CrawfordSchools™ provides opportunities to take the 21st Century Learning initiative further to develop students’ technical skills while facilitating their inquisitive and inventive mindsets.

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LA LUCIA PREPARATORY

Book Character Day For World Book Day, the Foundation Phase children dressed up as book characters and brought a storybook to school to share their favourite story with their friends. It provided the perfect opportunity for them to get together and appreciate the world of literature and the life-long pleasure of reading.

Cultural Day In recognition of cultural diversity, Crawford Preparatory encouraged staff and pupils to come dressed in attire representative of their culture. This provided an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values implicit within different cultures while promoting positive interaction, tolerance and respect for one another.

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Crawford’s Got Talent Our Preparatory pupils wowed audiences once again this year as they had the chance to showcase their talents while reaping the benefits of our dedicated staff who nurture, motivate and encourage these performers daily.

Our artists set up their easels on the Umhlanga Promenade.

They created considerable interest as they worked on their “Grand Master” paintings. In this photo: Courtney Veenstra showcase her talents.

Pi Day The Grade 5s celebrated Pi Day which included measuring the circumference of circular objects, discovering the value of Pi, making ‘pies’, creating a pi-chain using a colour key and to conclude, a contest which required memorising the digits of Pi (which has no pattern and is an infinite number).

Kelly Jennings

Ria Allopi

Etiquette Day The Grade 4s have been learning about farming, healthy eating and where their food comes from. In groups they completed a variety of activities around food, such as a healthy meal plan for a week, researching a different country to discover its local foods and then translating that knowledge onto a plate! A theme was decided upon by each group and they were responsible for all the items that would accompany the meal.

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LA LUCIA PRE-PRIMARY “Mine… Mine… Mine” The Grade 000 teachers decided to use some alternative teaching methods and engaged the help of the children and cartoon character Winnie the Pooh to highlight the use of good manners, in particular: “please and thank you”. The first group discussed this with their teachers and were then tasked with finding their own way to relay this concept. One group decided a story would do the trick.

The idea worked really well and led to many discussions about the Winnie the Pooh characters and who would or wouldn’t say please and thank you – Tigger did not fare that well in the conversations! This interactive and powerful learning tool was a most successful endeavour.

That’s all folks!

“I tawt I taw a puddy-tat” Our children thoroughly enjoyed being immersed in a world of fantasy, where their imaginations can run wild. As we were exploring the letter T, we decided to have a teddy bear tea party. The children were encouraged to bring their favourite teddy and a picnic lunch. They were allowed to come in civvies, which is always a special treat.

During our picnic, we read an exciting story called “The Tiger who came to Tea”. The children sat patiently waiting for the story to begin... It began with a knock on the door – and there was suddenly a knock on the classroom door too. Lo and behold, the Tiger came to our tea party! As the story was read, our very own terrific tiger ate some of our delicious treats and left us when he was full. The children were delighted with the story coming to life along with their imaginations.

Our exciting tea party ended off with tea and Tennis biscuits. Not only did we explore the letter T for the duration of our day, but we made some incredible memories too!

We hope our tiger comes to visit again.

Next time we might just leave a tin of “tiger food” at our classroom door.

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“Wabbits wuv cawwots” During our exploration of the sense of taste, the Grade 00 children tested a variety of different foods to determine what was sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Their facial expressions were priceless! We then decided which tastes we liked and which we didn’t.

Well, wabbits wuv cawwots... but we love sweets!

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LONEHILL COLLEGE

Team bonding on the Durban beachfront, for the Crawford College Lonehill 1st Netball Team. Sinesipo Mnyani, Jodie Mann, Megan Swanepoel and Gia Catano.

Crawford College Lonehill was announced as the National Winners of the Annual Vega Vibe Brand Challenge. The team, consisting of five Grade 12 students and one Grade 11 student, competed in an all-day, high-pressure challenge at the Vega Bordeaux Campus. They were tasked to design ideas around the promotion of JustNow: a real-life application that is trying to decrease food waste in South Africa, among consumers and retailers. In order to do this, they needed to understand the brand and meet set objectives: All of this was accomplished within a six-hour, high-pressure creative design session, and then the teams each had 10 minutes to present their ideas to the panel of judges.

Teboho Msimanga, part of the winning Grade 11 Team (Real Madrid) that dominated the Inter-grade Soccer tournament in the finals against the 2018 Exec.

Vega’s Principal, Francois Barnardo, attended our school assembly to present the team with their prizes for winning the Regional Leg and then, in a surprise announcement, declared that Crawford College Lonehill had been adjudicated as the National Winners as well!

From the left: Francois Barnardo, Ella O’Grady, Athanasia Englezakis, Ingo Vogt (Principal of CCL), Deidre Spencer (Art & Design Teacher), Laura Silversten, Masa Milovanovic (Art & Design Teacher), Ashley Imbriolo, Mikhail Mohammed, Hunter McWilliam. Brian Madonsela (absent) Anybody driving past the College over the last few weeks would have seen the Crawford spirit during break times with the annual Inter-grade Soccer.

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Our MIC of Water Polo, Mr. Stan Gospodinov was tasked with reffing the final of our break-time Soccer match. Seen here, Exec Nic Brigando, being yellow carded with a kitchen scouring sponge!

The cast from our highly professional major production Sister Act. Deloris van Cartier (Nozi Phehane-Rametse, also played by Sibulelo Sakwe) and Mother Superior played by Shannon McKay. Sister Act received a standing ovation for most shows!

Money raised at Slipper Day was given to Reach For A Dream Foundation.

Assembly with a difference, with special visitors from Earth Centre to explain how physically, mentally and emotionally disabled children benefit from the therapeutic horse riding at the Earth Centre.

Police Officer Eddie Souther (Joshua Pohl) arresting Curtis (Ben Williams) in Sister Act, with cops Shihluke Mongwe and Sandile Dlodlo coming to his assistance.

The highlight of our U15 Boys Hockey Team this season was beating St John’s College in shoot-outs at Boden Cup 2018.

The College hosted an evening event with IEB assessment specialist Dr. Helen Sidiropoulos, where she highlighted the value of the South African Matric, as administered by the IEB. Attending the evening was Mrs. Danielle Muller, Mr. Ingo Vogt, Mrs. Morag Rees, Mrs. Caroline Miller, Mr. Ian Rothman and Mrs. Tracey Purkiss.

Matric Netball girls, Jodie, Megan, Sine, Georgia and Lungi received a little surprise in the middle of their final play-off game against Maragon.

Ms. van der Merwe took our Grade 12 English class back to Grade 1 colouringin, where they were asked to use crayons to draw a scene from Antony and Cleopatra that they felt exemplified Antony’s character.

Mrs. Caroline Howie and Grade 11 students, Shanice Radhalal, Kashya Kaczkowska and Leticia Ugen were invited to a CuriosITy dinner, with IT professionals to promote an interest and careers in IT.

Grade 6s from Fourways and Lonehill Preparatory spent the morning at the school for a college experience. They were fascinated with the experiments being done in Science, and enjoyed the interaction with the Grade 11s.

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LONEHILL PREPARATORY Mother’s Day Our Foundation Phase pupils spoiled their precious mothers with gifts of love and kindness. They made coupons and vouchers by hand for Mom to redeem whenever she feels like taking a break from things such as washing the dishes. A few special coupons for foot massages and back rubs were even snuck in!

School councillors On the first day of term 2, our Grade 7 councillors took upon themselves the duty of welcoming the new pupils and their parents to our school. With such a warm welcome, our newbies soon settled in and so the Crawford Preparatory Lonehill family keeps growing!

Asea Pozniakow in Grade 7 has been Vaulting for three-and-a-half years.

Vaulting is an equestrian sport which encompasses gymnastic skills with artistic creativity. Asea has competed in a number of international tournaments as well as the South African Championships last year, placing 3rd overall in the Individual Class and in 2nd place for the PDD (Pairs) Class.

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Supporting our Netball teams What would our sporting teams be without their loyal supporters? On 19 May, we hosted our annual Crawford Preparatory Lonehill Netball Tournament. Our Netball girls were cheered on from the sidelines by many spirited young supporters.

Ballet – how far can I jump?

Ballet doesn’t always involve leaping gracefully through the air. Our ballet girls recently did an experiment that showed them how far they can jump by jumping over a beanbag crocodile.

Crawford Cares Once a week, groups of Crawford Preparatory Lonehill pupils gather around to learn more about how to care for their friends, their families and for themselves.

Mrs. Esti Gous’s group learned all about bonding and here we see them creating a bonding circle with a ribbon. At Crawford Preparatory Lonehill we know that we’re all part of one body and that we’re intricately connected to each other.

Alice in Wonderland Sekeata Talbot in Grade 5 was our own little Alice in the theatre production Alice in Wonderland. Thank you to our awesome Music, Dance and Drama departments at the Preparatory, for giving Sekeata the skills to make her dream come true on the big stage. Onwards and upwards, Sekeata!

Science Expo Not all learning (or teaching) takes place inside a classroom or at a desk! Our Grade 7 scientists went all out again this year when they displayed their knowledge and practical skills at the Science Expo. Daniel Pansegrauw and Advait Swami built a power-free water pump that saw the duo achieve a silver medal for their project at the regional Science Expo. Damian van der Merwe was awarded a gold medal for his unique and very clever project, called Schoolio.

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LONEHILL PRE-PRIMARY Smile, you are on Elmer Camera!

Elmer Day “McKee’s gentle humour and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter.” – Publishers Weekly Elmer the elephant is a brightly coloured patchwork elephant. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him!

If he were ordinary elephant colour, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn’t it? David McKee’s comical fable about everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter. Our Grade 0 pupils had a dress up day where they were able to dress in various patterns and colours and express their individuality.

World Plant a Flower Day

This is a good spot for flowers to grow.

Elmer the Elephant encourages friendships.

A princess dressed for Elmer Day.

Grade 000 pupils watch as Marcus prepares the flowers for them.

The pupils literally brought Elmer to school.

Grade 0 teachers (L-R): Nicola van Wyk, Michelle Young and Tecara Coetzer

The Grade 0 girls chose polka dots and stripes to best describe the day.

Pupils from Grade 00 ready to start planting.

Grade 000 boys showing us what they chose to plant.

“Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine to the soul.” – Luther Burbank, botanist (1849-1926) We celebrated Plant a Flower Day on 12 March and asked our parents to donate seedlings to brighten up our playgrounds. The children were then able to help Marcus, Norman, Charles and David in our gardens by planting their flowers. They brought watering cans from home and lovingly planted and watered their seedlings on the day.

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Our school entrance was beautifully decorated for World Plant a Flower Day.

All the garden tools were put to good use.

Teacher Kyla Kin enjoyed spending the day in the garden with her class.

Ensuring that the soil is ready to receive the plants.

There is always time to pose for a pic or two!

Mikele Chiminello enjoying Art with his mom.

Kgotso Mogaki teaching his mom how it’s done.

The foyer was decorated in honour of the moms!

Isla McGregor with her mom.

Mother’s Day-Slipper Day This year for Mother’s Day we incorporated Slipper Day as a theme. Moms and children were encouraged to wear their slippers on the day and to purchase a Reach For A Dream band in support of children with cancer. We held a pupil-led conference with our moms where we encouraged the pupils to show their moms what they are learning at school. Pupils and teachers prepare together, then pupils lead the conference while teachers facilitate. Moms are also given the opportunity to ask questions. It’s a great way to get insight into your child’s day at school!

The pupils added their personal touch by decorating the slippers.

The finished product!

Demi and Nicholas Harito enjoyed having their mom at school.

Anashe Mashamhanda and mom reading a story.

Tekkie Tax Day Kerry Walsh, who has SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy), visited our school in May. She sold stickers for R10 and the school made a donation to the Kerry Walsh Fund, in support of children with disabilities. Kerry visited the children in their classrooms and answered any questions they had about her disability and her wheelchair. It’s so important that children are exposed to people with disabilities to make them aware that we’re all unique and why we do our charity drives.

The Jelly Tots showing off their “tekkies” with teachers Sharon Cretney and Jade Smith.

(In front): Kerry Walsh; (back left to right): Jacqui Smallbone, Caroline Miller and Taryn Deschamps

A collection of funky “tekkies”!

Stickers for charity

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NORTH COAST COLLEGE Sweet Exploring Ratios The Grade 11 Mathematical Literacy students had a “sweet experience” when they baked during their Maths lesson. Their brief was to bring the ingredients and utensils to bake a recipe of their choice. Just in case we ever needed to bake larger or smaller batches of the recipe, they were required to apply their ratio skill to their recipe to make the necessary adjustments. The students enjoyed themselves and we as teachers have realised that chocolate features very high on a teenager’s list of treats.

Left to right: Mandy Mdlongwa, Gina Eastwood, Brittaneè Ensor-Smith and Jayden Henwood.

Jade Hendrikz – The Spirit Animal Jade Hendrikz is a talented and creative student at Crawford North Coast. Her Grade 12 artwork entitled The Spirit Animal, symbolises the spirit animal of one’s inner self. Each individual shares characteristics with a spirit animal, these animals painted on glass, reflect onto the pencil portraits behind, guiding and protecting each person.

The painting of the animal focuses heavily on the eyes, the eyes being the window to a person’s soul.

Jade has chosen individuals from different ethnic cultural groups. The beautifully drawn portraits and the different background colours represent the different cultures.

“I personally believe that each individual, no matter the culture has a spirit animal that is within them.”

“It Takes Both Sides To Build A Bridge.”

– Fredrik Nae During Technology, the Grade 8s learned about triangulation and how various materials have different strengths and weaknesses. All of this knowledge was combined into the building of a scale model bridge with recycled materials. They were given a tender document that they needed to complete to ensure that their bridge stayed within the given budget. The Grade 8s thoroughly enjoyed designing and building a bridge of their choice and some outstanding projects were handed in.

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Back: Kyla Picken, Jamie Rowe, Khanya Morrison, Diyajal Bugwandass Front: Prahlada Dhawpaul, Staesha Sankar, Demi Rowe, Vishay Rajcoomar

“Creativity Is Intelligence Having Fun.” – Albert Einstein The Grade 9 Creative Arts students had to build a stage set on a play that was read in class. They had free range to choose either one of two settings. A meeting room in storybook land or a street. Nirmay Pillay created a rural village based on a street, and Gabriella Broom and Claudia Limbert created a meeting room in Alice in Wonderland.

Coding Apple’s Mini Sphero Eager students, Cael Botha-Richards and Sumendran Govender in Grade 9 sped through their assigned accelerated course in Code.org to have fun programming Apple’s mini Sphero, the world’s smallest app-enabled robotic ball.

The students downloaded the Sphero mini and Sphero Edu apps and learnt to drive the Sphero using touch on their device and even using their facial expressions (Face Drive). They also coded the Sphero to act as a controller to play games, launching their way through space in Exile II. They stacked code similar to the blocks used in code.org and programmed Sphero to change colours, race along a given path and even mimic dancing!

Left to right: Sumendran Govender, Cael Botha-Richards and Mikail Teke.

Making Music With Technology The GO Lab program allows young minds to develop valuable 21stCentury Skills in a creative and technology-fuelled environment.

With class lessons, extramurals as well as holiday clubs; Crawford students have loads of opportunities to switch on to the amazing world of education technology. Here we have a group of North Coast students experimenting with the Makey Makey electronics kit. When the human circuit is closed, a piano tune begins to play!

Vuyo Nonqane, Kyla Picken, Mokhali Fume, Khanya Morrison, Tafadzwa Gonyora and Eshari Naidoo.

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NORTH COAST PREPARATORY What’s up in the world today?

Mrs. Nunes’s Grade 2s came across a story about an erupting volcano. They watched some footage and were transformed into news reporters. Scan the QR codes to listen to what they had to say.

Mother’s Day at the movies – Malusi, Yassine and Noa

Mother’s Day at the movies The children and their mothers watched Sherlock Gnomes as we packed out the cinema at the Ballito Junction. The “Best Day Ever!”

Mother’s Day at the movies – Tredeshan Mothers Day at the Movies Amelie, Oliver, Vianne and Anke.

Greg Kalill Grade 2R

Mother’s Day at the movies – Raksha, Gabriella and Kaitlyn

Mother’s Day at the movies – Julie and Lyra

Mirco Roolf Grade 2R

Outdoor Classroom Day 17 May was World Outdoor Classroom Day. Pupils throughout the school were provided with a number of different educational activities that took them out into our beautiful grounds.

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Camp Crawford What a fun evening we had! Camping on our school field and the opportunity to listen to our music stars. We were entertained by the choirs and various individual performers. Children had the opportunity to play freely and bring their bicycles to school. The food vendors were well supported and the children eventually crept into their tents having played themselves out.

Sharkie visits North Coast

Sharkie visited our school to the delight of our children.

Tatin Fortman from Grade 3 was given the privilege of running onto the field with Sharkie for the Sharks game against the Highlanders.

Outdoor Maths in the Foundation Phase Our Foundation Phase children have been enjoying the outdoor Mathematics activities this term. Once a week we move the Maths lessons out of the classroom and shift the focus to discovery. The fun and learning has been a delight to watch.

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Messy Play Day

NORTH COAST PRE-PRIMARY Emile and Otto enjoying mud play.

Making magic: “It’s the little moments that make life big.”

Learning through play and having fun is often questioned by our parents: “How can my child learn through play?”

Research supports the fact that learning takes place through play. It allows children to make sense of their world, while fun and enjoyment play a crucial role in retaining information.

By creating unforgettable fun and creative learning experiences that engage children and promote wonder and exploration, teachers inspire a love of learning and develop deeper thinking.

Our Pre-Primary environment provides children with fun experiences to ensure that maximum learning can take place. It’s all about having fun while learning.

That’s when the magic happens!

Kayla, Vidya and Cecilia enjoying time on our new sensory path.

Reece exploring the senses of touch, taste and smell – chocolate pudding fun.

Sprinkler Day

Adam filling up his bottle.

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Caylee and Layola the best of friends.

Dairush running through the sprinklers with pure delight on his face.

Countries of the World

Grade 00 pupils jetting off to Egypt.

Zara and Yandisa sampling Italian pizza. Aarohi all on board to Italy with her ticket.

International Outdoor Classroom Day

Play

Wash Day at the Hairdresser – Cecilia being attended to by Aysha.

Box construction in the sun.

Musical fun with recycled materials.

Grade 0s enjoying story time in the garden.

Chaeli and Layola exploring on their nature walk.

Boys can dress up – Harrison and Flynn having a giggle.

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PRETORIA COLLEGE The annual Sepedi Evening was recently presented by the Sepedi students, under the guidance of Mrs. Beatrice Poee, Sepedi teacher. The Sepedi language and culture were celebrated with various songs, dances and games, performed by the students.

Mopani worms that were served as part of the traditional Sepedi food became quite the conversation piece during dinner.

The Art department held an art exhibition in the foyer of the Atterbury Theatre at the recent Arts Affair. The exhibition highlighted the huge variety and quality of projects done by the Visual Art and Design students.

The annual Arts Affair, presented by the Dance, Drama, Music, Art and Design Departments, was a huge success. The students, under the guidance of teachers, Mr. Sidney Agnew (Dance), Mrs. Yelia Hall (Drama), Mr. Marius du Plessis (Music) and Mrs. Suzette de Serra (Visual Art and Design) received standing ovations from the audience. The programme included collaborations between the four disciplines, which resulted in interesting and wonderful entertainment.

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PRETORIA PREPARATORY Our late Principal, Mr. Ian McLeod, always spoke of the “Crawford Family”, referring to the remarkable community of our children, parents, teachers and staff. The annual Family Braai is evidence of a very big and happy family, who loves to celebrate with socialising and food. The mouthwatering smell of of braaivleis, sounds of children playing and parents chatting set against a spectacular sunset, make this a very special occasion on the calendar every year.

Valentine’s Day is celebrated with a special Valentine’s dance, where the Intersen Phase pupils dress up in a shade of red and have some fun.

It’s important to socialise with peers outside of the classroom as it teaches us how to deal with different personalities.

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As part of our introduction to Global Competencies in the classroom, World Book Day is celebrated where pupils are encouraged to dress up as a character from a book. Besides being one of the many ways of creating excitement in the learning environment, pupils learn critical thinking, how to be creative and reflective and how to research by finding and interpreting a character.

World Book Day also serves as a social responsibility initiative as pupils bring a new or second-hand book to school to be donated to an underprivileged school as part of the Nelson Mandela 100-year celebrations on 18 July.

The pupils participated wholeheartedly, arriving as characters from cartoons, fairy tales and other old favourites.

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PRETORIA PRE-PRIMARY In our language programme, we develop a love of books and storytelling. We instil this love and excitement by creating story baskets.

The children freely visit this area, reading and re-enacting the stories using puppets, story cards or items representing these stories. We asked our children to dress up as a character from their favourite story. They then had to tell their friends about the story they love. Our Global Competencies are incorporated into the curriculum – the specific aim of this activity was communication.

Having an investigation area in our classroom encourages the children to explore.

They’re encouraged to use de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats to think in various ways in order to find out more and come to conclusions. We instil a love for Science and Maths by making it exciting.

With the introduction of the Professor Ziggle Wiggle character, the children are more engaged in the lessons and eager to add their opinions. We want them to think critically and creatively, enabling them to identify what could go wrong with the experiment and then to reflect at the end, by identifying the facts.

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The Grade 0s went on an outing to The Pioneer Museum where they learnt about how people lived a hundred years ago. The children saw a real ox wagon. They made butter by shaking a bottle with cream and went inside the old pioneers’ house. The most exciting part of the day was when they dressed up in traditional clothing of the time. The children had to find out facts as well as remember examples of what they had learnt to practise reflective thinking as a skill. Pictured here in traditional clothing are Yusuf and Zahra.

The Grade 00 Wise Owl Class tapping into their imagination in the fantasy area. The children mimicked the roles of the hospital staff by investigating and communicating.

Astronauts Keabetswe and Rendani exploring the realms of the universe. They worked as a team, collaborating on how to get to space.

Pizza Day: the Grade 00s had a wonderful time pretending to be chefs. They got their hands dirty, rolling pizza dough and creating delicious Marguerita pizzas.

Kotone used the theatre stage to build on her vocabulary and drama skills. This assists in boosting children’s self-confidence. The props and costumes bring a sense of drama to the classroom.

Policeman dress-up: Peter Yin in Grade 00 showed off his outfit for show and tell. We focused on communication skills in this activity. Peter explained to the class why he wanted to be a policeman and described each component of the outfit.

Before the activity, we used our research skills to learn all about the history of pizza and how it was made in the olden days.

We combined the theme of the fantasy area with the story of the week, which was Alice in Wonderland,and had to collaborate and communicate with each other to act out the tea party scene. It was so much fun and we could explore the story in depth in a very personal manner. Doing this allowed the children to engage in the sequence of events and dramatise the different characters while letting their imaginations go. In the photo, Azania, Ntwanano, Miraya and Ziyanda enjoyed playing out the scene where the Mad Hatter invited Alice to a tea party.

Fireman for a day: the Grade 00s had an exciting trip to the fire station. They learnt all about becoming a firefighter. Masana Tempia had fun dressing up as a fireman – definitely big shoes to fill!

The Grade 000s dressed up as their favourite superheroes. Learning about collaboration, the boys played together and solved crimes with the Blue Thinking Hat, while indulging in imaginative play. They had to communicate to their peers why they chose these superheroes and why more superheroes are needed in the world.

Vet in the making: Tshiamo Pilusa performing surgery on an injured dog. The fantasy area promotes communication and builds the children’s vocabulary while having fun and using their imaginations.

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SANDTON COLLEGE In January this year, the College lost not only a student but also a friend, a presence in the school, a hero. Joshua Castle, a Grade 10 student at the College passed away after a 364 day-long battle with bile duct cancer and stayed bright and positive throughout his illness.

Josh’s biggest dream was to make it to Sugar Bay with his friends, and that’s exactly what he did. Josh went to Sugar Bay with the Grade 10s at the beginning of the year and accomplished his dream. He went kayaking, played games with his supportive and caring friends, and he won the poker!

Boys and girls participated in a mini International World Cup Soccer Festival, with each grade representing a different country in six-a-side Soccer matches. Here we see the Grade 8 Girls Soccer Team warming up and representing Spain on the day.

Our very own superhero, Joshua Castle enjoyed the beach with his friends on the Grade 10 Bonding Tour at Sugar Bay.

Joshua was fortunate to visit and experience Comic-Con organisecd

by Reach for a Dream

Kiyurah and Vaish played with the puppies at Animal Ark Puppy Shelter. This cute character enjoyed the attention from the girls!

Our students and teachers held a 25th Birthday Party at Animal Ark Puppy Shelter in May. Amanda fed and washed Snoopy, Garfield and Pluto at the shelter. What’s a birthday without cake? Students, volunteers and the puppies all enjoyed a slice of cake to celebrate our 25 years.

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We launched the Joshua Castle Drone Club at an assembly in April. Mr. Bradshaw, Ms. Rees and Mr. and Mrs. Castle opened the club in memory of Joshua Castle. Crawford Sandton is a registered model flying facility with the SA Model Aircraft Association!

Jade Smith was one of the many Sandton students and staff who opened their hearts (and their veins) to donate blood. The South African National Blood Service arrived hoping to collect 20 units of blood but Crawford Sandton played double or nothing, and a whopping 51 units of blood were donated over almost four hours.

For the Bloody Birthday Challenge for Joshua Castle, the aim was to collect more than 26 units of blood before August to replenish the blood Joshua used.

One of our teachers, Ms. Kaplan challenged our students to 364 units for every day Joshua survived after his diagnosis. Thank you to Crawford North Coast for donating 49 units and taking us over the 364 unit mark!

As the wellness of our students is important to us, we held our second Wellness Day in March. Here, Amir Seman is learning the various boxing techniques taught by the Urban Warrior Boxing Gym. At Wellness Day, students demonstrated various boxing techniques in the hall with Urban Warrior Boxing Gym.

Lee Assabi and Alyssa Smullen supported Slipper Day on 11 May. Crawford College Sandton raised R10 000for Slipper Day! On the day, our student’s feet were adorned with colourful cartoon characters to support Reach For A Dream.

In March, the Visual Art students (Grade 10-12) accompanied Ms. Malan on an Art outing to Art Eye Gallery in Braamfontein.

Students were invited to make and then integrate their new objects into an existing exhibition.

Learning outside the classroom is often more beneficial. Petros Hatzipanis learned to kayak at Sugar Bay while on the Grade 10 Bonding Tour.

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SANDTON PREPARATORY Discovering the new Discovery Building in Grade 6.

Winners of our annual Poetry Evening. Let the Festival of Colours begin!

The faces behind the fun on Building a brighter future.

Finding our way in the heart of Sandton, Friendship Day: Eric Read and at Discovery.

Hannelie Viljoen.

Cake and Candy Sale.

Appreciating the skyline from a new perspective, at Discovery.

The Grade 7 boys show off their ‘Holi’ moves.

Can you spot Mr. Haigh?

The pipe band enthrals the Foundation Phase.

Our Valentinos, spreading love and chocolates on Friendship Day.

Bringing Scottish flair to our campus.

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Making a grand entrance.

The Benoni Pipe Band celebrates CrawfordSchoolsTM heritage.

Morgan, Yevisha and Nicholas gear up for their customers.

Gabriel and Cailyn bring European flair to their table.

The sights, sounds and tastes of India.

Aran in Grade 7 takes Kgosi in Grade 1 under his wing.

Grade 7 pupils share quality time with their Munchkins.

Chad gets the Pesach Seder underway.

Our Jewish Studies pupils celebrate Israel’s birthday.

Damon, Samuel and Dekel learn about Pesach.

What is a birthday without cake?

Rowan tests the cake.

Contemplating our global reach.

Chinga, Madi, Masego and Gemma go all Japanese.

Bon appĂŠtit!

Jacob and Mzati get to know each other.

If we could stay in our pyjamas the whole day...

Families get together to learn about charity.

The Kopel family play the Giving Game at Generation Sinai.

A pink mustache always helps the sales.

Happy hunting, Hugs!

Last goodbye to our resident owlets.

Troy and his dad learn more about giving.

Dhiara and Nawal explain the Owl Release programme.

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SANDTON PRE-PRIMARY Putting our best socks forward.

H

ello to you all from the toon-times gang on the ground at Crawford Pre-Primary Sandton. Today we have participated in something different, something outrageous, something Funky… and at the same time, we’re all about giving back. It’s not just about the learning that takes place here. We like to make sure our children get the full package. What could be cooler than coming to school on a chilly autumn morning in our very own, sentimental, colourful and crazy socks?

Giving to charity is a life lesson that needs to be instilled in children from an early age. It’s important to show clear understanding that there are people less fortunate than us and make a conscious effort to assist when possible. With this in mind, Crawford Pre-Primary Sandton children have been introduced to the kindness of donating in various areas of their learning. We teach the children these skills through fun events like Funky Sock Day. This is an initiative started by a 9-year-old boy named Aaron, from Aaron Rocks Your Socks. He noticed the desperate need for people to have warm feet in our cold winters. Funky Sock Day is about wearing crazy, outrageous, unusual socks and donating gently worn old socks to those who need them.

Say “Funky Socks!”

Stepping up for sock collections. Keeping our toes warm all winter long.

These pictures are worth a thousand words. Not only are the children enjoying themselves, but they’re incredibly proud of being able to give back. They loved this fun-filled day and enthusiastically donated socks to this worthy cause. Just one example of our school giving back to the community we love.

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Snuggle bugs

My DREAM house.

Swinging into a good times at school.

Nobody’s getting cold feet.

Rolling out the “stress”.

Looking out at the beautiful world around me.

Hopping, popping socks!

Right foot in.., Left foot in.., Wiggle it about..” Fun times with our socks #CrazySocks #ColourfulSocks Every child a masterpiece | 67

VILLAGE PRE-PRIMARY Red group children dressed up as Thing 1 and Thing 2.

Dr. Seuss Day Dr. Seuss’s birthday – what better way to celebrate than to read? Did you know Dr. Seuss would be 114 this year? While he’s no longer with us, his legacy lives on in the pages of his books. He forever changed the way children’s books were written and continues to inspire generations. So on this day, Crawford Village celebrated his legacy with loads of fun.

Kieran shows up as The Cat in the Hat.

A fun afternoon at Crawford Village. Girls just wanna have fun!

So much awesome, in such little boys.

Crawford Village jumps for joy on the jumping castle.

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Vuthlahari is a fox in blue sox!

Cheers! To many more fun afternoons like these.

Dr. Seuss Day wouldn’t be complete without our very own “Dr. Seuss”’!

A circle is round and has no end, Umr and Neo will always be friends.

I just need to catch one with Toot toot! This long train is headed to my tongue. So many bubbles. Crawford Village. All aboard!

So much fun!

These little REDkins are dressed in red and white to show their love for their moms on Mother’s Day. Very special.

Science can be lots of Something is brewing in Exploring chemical fun. The expression on the Science Lab. Wonder reactions at the Crawford Joaquim’s face says it all! what it could be?

Village Science Lab.

Mother’s Day Concert. All geared up and ready to go!

Teacher Kerry being set alight!

Science can truly be fun. Wonder what her class had to say about this?

What will really happen when I place this egg into the glass cylinder?

Blue school has some very adamant little singers. We enjoyed listening to these wonderful voices.

Gooey finger painting is always a favourite. It feels just like slime!

Number recognition on the clothesline.

Our little firefighters in Incy Wincy Spider has action! What an interesting been very busy on the playground. outdoor activity.

Sensory Day brought about lots of fun bubbles!

Grade 0s were documenting their outdoor findings. Lots of Science involved in this activity.

Moms singing along… “Short straw hat, tall Funmi shows how to straw hat” – well done, Moms! stick leaves on the sticky wall during outdoor activities day. Do you spot the snake?

Whoa! Is that really you, my friend, behind this magnifying glass?

Trishy and friends are sure to find treasure if they keep digging in this mud pool.

Water spritzing and balloon popping…

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Puzzles & Games

The Prideland Crossword Puzzle Fill in the names of the animals in the blocks that start with their number. What hidden word will you see?

Simba’s Jungle King Game

Find 12 differences between these two pictures:

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Crush needs your help!

Join the numbers starting at one and ending at 65.

Then give Crush some colour like the image below.

Who said what?

Match the lesson with the Disney movie and you will get 1 point. If you can also say which character said it, then you get a bonus point! Maximum 2 points per lesson. See who can get the most points. Good luck!

Lessons

1. “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, the way I see it, you can either run from it… or learn from it.”

2. “Just keep swimming.”

3. “Just whistle while you work.”

4. “The dream that you wish will come true.”

5. “Think of the happiest things. It’s the same as having wings.”

6. “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and snap! The job’s a game.”

7. “When you find out you can live without it and go along not thinkin’ about it, I’ll tell you something true: The bare necessities of life will come to you.”

8. “But, oh to be free… to be my own master. Such a thing would be greater than all the magic and all the treasures in all the world!”

9. “Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours.”

10. “That voice inside is who you are.”

1. Movie: The Lion King; character: Rafiki, 2. Movie: Finding Nemo; character: Dory, 3. Movie: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; character: Snow White, 4. Movie: Cinderella; character: Cinderella, 5. Movie: Peter Pan; character: Peter Pan, 6. Movie: Mary Poppins; character: Mary Poppins, 7. Movie: The Jungle Book; character: Baloo, 8. Movie: Aladdin; character: Genie, 9. Movie: Frozen; character: Olaf, 10. Movie: Moana; character: Grandma

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KIDS’ FOOD

DINING DISNEY Dinners don’t have to be dull! Get Disney dining with these three movie-inspired dishes that you can make with your mom or dad!

Aladdin’s Flatbread Carpet Flatbreads, they’re the new cool in kid’s food because they look like pizza, but are way healthier and are quick and very easy to make.

Prep Time: 5 minute Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 large pieces Method

Ingredients: 50g butter 185ml milk 2 cups plain flour (all-purpose flour) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tbsp oil (for cooking)

• Combine butter and milk and heat until butter is melted.

• Combine the flour, salt, butter and milk.

• Sprinkle work surface with flour then knead for a few minutes until it is smooth – it doesn’t need much kneading. Add extra flour if the dough is too sticky.

• Wrap in cling wrap and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes or so.

• Cut dough into 4 pieces, roll into balls, then roll out into about 3mmthick squares.

• Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

• Place one flatbread in the pan, cook for around 1 minute – it should bubble up – then flip and cook the other side, pressing down if it puffs up. There should be smallish golden brown spots on both sides.

Stack the cooked bread and keep wrapped in a tea towel.

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Recommended flatbread toppings: • Barbecue chicken flatbread • Cheeseburger flatbread (minced meat and cheese) • Mango chilli chicken flatbread (The mango helps to balance the chilli.)

• Easy Greek flatbread (use Greek yoghurt to add creaminess) • Pulled pork or beef flatbread

The

Beast’s Apple Rose Prep Time: 15 minute Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6

Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry 2 red apples 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, to sprinkle on the counter 3 tablespoons apricot preserve or ground cinnamon

Method • Prepare a bowl half filled with water and the lemon juice.

• Cut the apples in half, remove the cores and cut the apples into paper-thin slices. Leave the peel so it gives the red colour to your roses. Right away, place the sliced apples in the bowl so that they won’t discolour.

• Microwave the apples in the bowl for 3 minutes. The apple slices should be cooked just enough to bend without breaking. If they break, you need to cook them a little more.

• Using a rolling pin stretch the dough into a rectangular shape of about 30cm x 22cm. Cut the dough in 6 strips, each about 5cm x 22cm.

• In another bowl, place 3 tablespoons of apricot preserve with 2 tablespoons of water. Microwave for about 1 minute.

• Spread a thin layer of the preserve on each strip of dough.

• Preheat oven to 190°C. • Drain the apples.

• Arrange the apple slices on the dough, overlapping one another. Make sure the top (skin side) of the slices sticks a little out of the strip. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

• Fold up the bottom part of the dough.

Starting from one end, carefully roll the dough, keeping the apple slices in place. Seal the edge at the end, pressing with your finger, and place in a regular muffin cup.

• Bake for about 40 - 45 minutes, until fully cooked.

• Sprinkle with icing or castor sugar.

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Ariel’s Pearl Biscuits Prep Time: 20 minute Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 38 minutes Servings: 15 Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup icing sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour Coloured butter icing Method • Preheat oven to 180°C. • Prepare two large baking sheets lined with wax paper.

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the flour and continue to mix until the mixture forms a soft dough (it will be crumbly at first, but keep mixing and it will form a dough).

• Form dough into a cohesive ball with your hands.

• Roll dough 1cm thick on a surface dusted with flour or icing sugar with a well-dusted rolling pin. Cut into rounds and place on prepared baking sheets.

• Bake for 16 - 18 minutes, or until cookies are pale golden brown.

• Let cool on baking sheets.

To decorate Sandwich two biscuits together with butter icing to resemble a clamshell, and place a speckled egg in the icing as the “pearl”.

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KIDS’ TRAVEL

The Mouse Boat!

Hey kids, so you guys want to have crazy fun at Disneyland, and Mom and Dad just want to relax by a pool! Wouldn’t it be super cool if you could do both at the same time? Well, you can. Welcome to The Disney Cruise – where Mom and Dad’s downtime won’t interfere with your need for off-the-charts fun!

For Kids!

SLIDES Depending on which ship you’re on, here are some of the slides and waterparks that you splash into: The Aquaduck (on Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy) is a “water-coaster” that twists and turns off the side of the ship, then goes through the Forward Funnel and down four decks to give you the thrill ride of your life! Then there’s the AquaDunk Slide where they close you in a capsule and drop you three decks before you hit the splash pond at the end – heart-in-your-throat stuff! The Aqualab features pop jets, leaky pipes and geysers all going mad in this 1 800 square-foot water play area. If it’s waves you want then hit Donald’s Pool – cool waves and two whirlpool spas! The best part of all?

All little kids will stay out of your way because they have their very own Mickey’s Pool, with smaller slides and Nemo’s Reef, which is a water play area featuring the characters from the movie!

DECK PARTIES Dancing under the sun, the moon and the stars at Disney Cruises’ open-air, music and dance festivals, which take place on the top deck! Themed parties include: Star Wars, where you can celebrate the power of the Force during an all-day celebration; The Sail-away Celebration, which is a high energy dance party with your family, new friends and the Disney characters, which takes place the minute you set sail; and finally, Pirate Night where you can enjoy pirate antics and a buccaneer ending with a spectacular fireworks display!

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KIDS TRAVEL

Youth Clubs

Children aged from 6 months to 17 years old can enjoy games, arts and crafts and character greetings at the various youth clubs, which are led by trained counsellors. There’s: It’s a Small World Nursery (Under 3s) The daycare centre which provides a colourful and soothing environment for little ones.

Disney’s Oceaneer Club (3 to 12) Character meet-and-greets, storytelling sessions, dress-up opportunities, cool interactive games and larger-than-life playgrounds. This club even offers the Disney Oceaneer Lab, where kids are invited to perform wacky experiments in all kinds of educational activities amid distinctly themed rooms.

Edge (11 to 14) Tweens have their own special place to meet and call their own at this hip hang out, fully equipped with flat-screen TVs, computers and video games, and featuring a full roster of excellent activities.

Vibe (14 and up) Calling all teens: Chill out, watch TV, listen and dance to music, play video games and make new friends at this happening onboard hotspot designed with you in mind.

For Mom and Dad!

1. Nightclubs and lounges: Go wild… try the cocktails and then the dancing at the adults-only stylish nightclubs and lounges.

2. Quiet Cove Pool: A tranquil oasis where you can swim, enjoy whirlpool spas or simply soak up the sun… in peace.

3. Gym: Work out at the onboard gym or enjoy a toning class at our state-of-the-art fitness centre.

4. Spa: Pampering at it’s best!

5. Paolo: Enjoy the adults-only restaurant, Paolo, a northern Italian-themed restaurant.

6. Remy: Aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, adults can also enjoy the elegant French dining experience of Remy (named after the Rat in Ratatouille).

7. All-Off-Board: Most itineraries also feature special adults-only Port Adventure excursions too.

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All together fun!

Musicals Original musicals and award-winning live productions are performed every single night! You can catch Aladdin featuring the wise-cracking genie, princess Jasmine and “diamond in the rough” Aladdin; follow Rapunzel as she escapes the confines of her tower to find adventure in Tangled; be the guest of honour at the spectacular Golden Mickeys award show, starring loads of Disney characters performing Disney classics; and finally take the ride of your life as the Disney characters take three teens on a journey to teach them that adulthood can be awesome, if… you always stay young at heart!

Destination Excursions

Disney Cruise Line has selected the most stunning destinations – in the most exciting regions around the world, including: Caribbean: Departing from Port Canaveral and Miami, Florida, you’ll visit exotic tropical ports like Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Costa Maya, St. Lucia and Falmouth, Jamaica.

Bahamas: Departing from Port Canaveral and Miami, Florida. On most cruises, you’ll enjoy a stop in Nassau and a day on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Castaway Cay: Consistently rated by Disney guests as their favourite port of call, Castaway Cay is Disney’s private island paradise reserved exclusively for Disney cruisers.

Alaska: There’s no place in the world quite like Alaska.

Renowned for its rugged grandeur and unspoiled natural beauty, Alaska beckons the adventurous spirit in us all – filled with historic mining towns, awe-inspiring glaciers and breathtaking natural beauty.

Mediterranean: Ports of call include Barcelona, Spain and Venice, Italy – cities renowned for their architectural wonders, charming cafés and unforgettable scenery.

Either city is an excellent starting point for your Mediterranean cruise.

Cruise details Cruises depart throughout the year from Port Canaveral, in Florida. Aside from the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Alaska, Disney Cruise Line cruises also include the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

When you sail with Disney, so much is already built into the price.

All cruises on Disney Cruise Line include, among other things, full-board rotational dining (all meals), unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee and ice-cream served on deck as well as an amazing array of onboard experiences that sailors of all ages can enjoy together as a family or separately in their own dedicated areas.

Call Thompsons For Travel on 011 770 7677 or email travel@thompsons.co.za or visit www.thompsons.co.za for more details about the Disney Cruises.

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FUTURE STARS

ALMOST FAMOUS Heading for the Big Time

By Donna Verrydt

We have some thespians in our midst who are destined for great things! We’ve featured just two in this issue but we promise you that we have some more “drama” coming your way – Crawford is well known for its drama talent!

Name: Sekeata Talbot Crawford School: Crawford Preparatory Lonehill Grade: Grade 5 Accolades: Recently played Alice at the People’s Theatre Talents: Singing, dancing, acting and public speaking You recently played Alice in Alice in Wonderland at the People’s Theatre, what was that like?

Playing the role of Alice was like a dream come true. I never thought I would get the part. Alice in Wonderland has been my favourite story of all time. I have five Alice in Wonderland story books and have read and listened to them all so many times.

How do you feel when you are on the stage in front of all those people?

In the beginning I was very nervous and I kept looking at the people instead of concentrating on acting my part.

But with practise I learnt to look at the back of the hall, at the lights, and to pretend that no one was there. That is when I got lost in the play and I actually became Alice.

How did you manage to balance school and performances?

It was much harder than I thought it would be. I had to be very disciplined and work hard at my school work and tests, while also making sure that I rested and was well prepared for every performance.

What are auditions like for you?

Auditions are always nerve-wracking and I don’t think that will ever change. You just never know what they’re looking for and what they expect from you. I just try to remember that I am going to win some and lose some and either way I am good enough.

When did you realise you had a talent?

I never thought of myself as having a talent, I just love, like... really love, singing, dancing and acting, so the more I can do it, the happier I am.

Who is your mentor or hero?

Mrs Kapp is my singing mentor, Mrs. Munroe and teacher Tash are my ballet mentors, Mrs. Harito is my drama mentor, Mrs. Nicolls is my public speaking mentor and my mom and dad are my heroes for helping make this all happen.

Have you done any other productions?

I have never done any other public productions, this was my first one. I was involved in our school play last year, as well as taking part in Eisteddfods, CAF, dancing concerts and modern competitions, which all obviously prepared me for the stage. But this was my first big one.

What sort of training do you do?

I have been doing voice training since Grade 1 at Crawford Preparatory and I take Music and dancing as optional subjects at school. I am also involved in our MadClub Drama at school and I do ballet with our school ballet teacher.

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What do you want to do when you finish school?

I love people and I love public speaking so hopefully, I can combine these into a career. I would love to keep on singing, dancing and acting for enjoyment, as long as I can.

Name: Kezia du Plessis Crawford School: Crawford College Lonehill Grade: Grade 10 Accolades: Played in Annie at MonteCasino Talents: Singing, dancing, and acting

You were in Annie at MonteCasino, what was that experience like?

It was the most incredible experience. I learned so much and had fun doing it. It’s definitely an experience I will treasure forever!

When did you realise you had a talent?

As a child I loved to sing and dance. I used to put on little plays for my family in the living room all the time.

Have you done any other productions?

I performed as Alice in Alice in Wonderland at the People’s Theatre, as well as countless school plays.

What sort of training do you do?

I do singing and dance lessons. I also take Drama in school. I definitely wasn’t born with a good singing voice, and after many “off-tune” concerts my parents decided to find a singing teacher for me. I sing with June Kraus and we have worked for many years to train my voice. I definitely believe that my talent came from hard work and perseverance.

How do you feel when you are on the stage in front of huundreds of people?

It’s the most exhilarating feeling. You have so much adrenaline which helps you perform the best you can. I’ve loved every moment that I’ve spent on stage, although it may be a little intimidating. There is nothing more rewarding than giving your all.

What are auditions like for you?

Going to an audition is scary, especially when you’re surrounded by such talented people, but I find it comforting to know that even those people are nervous. I just try to calm myself, warm up my body and voice, and focus on what’s being asked of me. Being focused and accommodating will really help you.

Who is your inspiration / mentor / hero?

My inspiration is Kristin Chenoweth. She’s such a talented individual and handles herself with such grace.

If you could play any part in the whole world, which part would it be?

My dream is to play Christine Daaé in The Phantom Of The Opera.

How do you manage your school work, extra murals and your performing arts?

It’s important to plan your time. I dedicate set time to homework and studying, but I also leave enough time for rest. When I overwork myself, I don’t enjoy life as much.

Working ahead and using whatever time I have to get work done helps me to stay on top of my responsibilities and have fun.

What is the greatest challenge about becoming a star?

Becoming a star is all about being as hireable as possible. Considering there’s so much talent wherever you go, it’s important to be different. I always give my all as well as give something people may have never seen.

What do you plan to do after school?

I would love to do musical theatre for the rest of my life, but unfortunately, it’s not a very stable career. I’m planning to study psychiatry as a backup plan, and do musical theatre whenever I have the chance.

What advise do you have to offer younger kids who would like to be like you?

The most valuable advice is to not give up. It may sound cheesy but if you keep fighting for everything you want to achieve, you’ll get there. It’s very easy to become discouraged when you face failure but you must remember that there is nothing you can’t do – you may not be able to do it now, but you will do it one day. Work on your singing, dancing and acting and try to become a better version of who you were yesterday.

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By Donna Verry

The television series 13 Reasons Why explored the topic of accountability. Who was to blame for Hannah Baker’s suicide?

Obviously, Hannah killed herself, but the story delved deeper into the roles other people had into Hannah’s demise. It works the same, for instance, in a high school corridor fight. It’s never just about the bully and victim (or two perpetrators in some cases), but it’s also about the roles others played in the situation. Those “others”, who should, and increasingly will be, held accountable are known as the “bystander” and there are various versions to this villain!

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THE BYSTANDER

Bystanders are those who stand by and watch acts of bullying, violence or assault, or even those that hear about such incidences or see video footage of such acts. Depending on how a bystander chooses to react to the situation is what determines whether the bystander contributes to the problem or the solution. There are various types of bystanders, they include:

INSTIGATING BYSTANDER: These are people who encourage the bullying or violence to begin by verbalising the action. They say things like, “Hit him!” or “Teach her a lesson!”

COMEDY BYSTANDER: These are people who make the serious and dangerous situation into entertainment.

They laugh and jeer and pass jokes, all the while encouraging the bad behaviour. They say things like, “Give him a Bruno Mars… an oops upside the head.”

PASSIVE BYSTANDER: They’re the silent voyeurs who just quietly watch. These people provide the audience that a bully craves and the silent acceptance that allows the bully to feel more powerful.

DOCUMENTING BYSTANDER: This is the person who whips out a cellphone in the middle of a fight and proceeds to film the whole event from start to finish. Usually, this footage is then shared with the other bystanders and other friends and come complete with the “Ooooohs” and “Yohs!” that come with physical blows.

THE SHARING BYSTANDER: These are the people who weren’t even present at the fight, but who received video footage or sound bites of the incident and who choose to comment and share the content to their network of friends and family.

This keeps the bad behaviour alive and encourages more incidences of this nature, as the perpetrators are made to be heroes.

All of the above bystanders contribute to the problem! In more and more instances, bystanders are now also being investigated and will be held accountable for their role in the event. Bystanders also stand a good chance of being prosecuted.

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WHY DON’T BYSTANDERS INTERVENE?

There are various excuses used by bystanders as to why they don’t intervene in bullying or acts of violence.

They are:

• “It’s none of my business”: Oh, but it became your business the minute you stood by and did nothing!

• “The perpetrator might turn on me!”: Yes, intervening may be scary but the more people who stand up for the victim, the less likely you’ll be next.

Encourage collective bravery!

• “I feel powerless!”: Can you imagine how powerless the victim feels? At least if you stand up to the bully there will be two of you. Trust yourself that your actions can make a difference.

BECOME A HELPFUL BYSTANDER

• “The victim deserves it!”: This is not about whether you like the victim or not; this is about right or wrong! No matter your feelings, be true to the human being you are.

There are various excuses used by bystanders as to why they don’t intervene in bullying or acts of violence. They are:

• “Telling a teacher or parent will make me a snitch!”: This is possible, but only to the perpetrator (and possibly a few Instigating Bystanders). Other bystanders may secretly also have a problem with the actions taking place and they will back you, and even look up to you as the voice of bravery. Who would you rather impress?

The victim isn’t as strong as you. (Defend)

Bystanders who don’t intervene or don’t report the bullying often end up grappling with their own shortcomings.

They may lose respect for themselves and feel the following emotions: • Guilt • Anxiety • Powerlessness • Vulnerability • Fear

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“Hey! This is crazy behaviour and it has to stop right now.”

(Discourage)

Do you really want this guy (the victim) to be the reason you get suspended and miss out on the rugby tour? (Redirect) Other bystanders don’t deal with the situation directly. They choose to rather get help from others. They do this by rallying support from peers to stand up against bullying or by reporting the incident to adults, such as parents or teachers.

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TEEN TRIPS

DRONES, SEALS &

HIGH-FLYING FUN! DRONE RACING AFRICA

We all know about the global rise of drone technology and people are finally exploring the world of flying quadcopters and multirotor machines!

FACE-TO-MASK WITH THE CAPE FUR SEALS

Drone Racing Africa sets high standards in safe and responsible non-commercial drone flight by offering a series of drone training courses in Gauteng and Cape Town, that’ll equip drone owners with the necessary skills and theoretical knowledge to pilot a drone competently!

Whether you’re at school or an adult, there’s no limit to the amount of fun you’ll have learning to fly and they guarantee you’ll leave officially #quaddicted!

Cost: 5-hour drone competency course: R2 495 (theory and practical) 5-hour kids’ drone racing course: R895 Online drone proficiency theory course: R250 – an online theory course that teaches the fundamentals of air law and flight navigation through video tutorials.

Drone proficiency practical course: R950 – a practical course that touches on theory and then teaches you how to assemble and fly your drone.

Where: Johannesburg: Navworld, 38 Langwa Street, Randburg Cape Town (head office): 12 Liesbeek Avenue, Observatory www.droneracingafrica.com www.dirtyboots.co.za, email hello@droneracingafrica, call 081 340 0983

The adventure junkies that run Cape Town’s Bucketlist Ocean Adventures now offer the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel with the ocean’s friendliest creatures, Cape fur seals.

Snorkelling is a great way to observe our beautiful underwater life without all the extensive training and complicated equipment required for scuba diving.

Bucketlist Ocean Adventures provides all necessary gear and, upon arrival at Duiker Island, offers a short training session to make sure you’re comfortable with the mask and snorkel and are ready to explore and play with these spectacular furry mammals.

Choose from three options – Snorkel with seals: R750/person Snorkel with seals + GoPro rental: R1 000/person Ride along / viewing: R400 per person www.capetownbucketlist.co.za www.dirtyboots.co.za, email info@capetownbucketlist.co.za, 0824978797

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Exciting times for animation in South Africa!

Compiled by: Donna Verrydt

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nimation in South Africa is still a young industry, compared to other parts of the world, and although it has been around for a long time, there are only a handful of studios. Even so, South African produced work is receiving more and more international recognition.

Mind’s Eye Creative has done work for some shows on Netflix and was involved with an Amazon show that was nominated for three Daytime Emmys. Triggerfish Studios animated the short film, Revolting Rhymes, which was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Animated Short Film category.

“The South African animation industry is maturing.

We’re still comparatively small to the rest of the world, but there’s an incredible concentration of talent here that’s getting deepened and proved with every one of these kinds of projects,” says Mike Buckland, head of production at Triggerfish and the co-producer of Revolting Rhymes.

Another example of a local production that’s receiving international recognition is Moosebox, created by Mike Scott, which has been picked up by Nickelodeon. Scott believes South Africa’s animation industry is growing from strength to strength.

It’s not just the studios that are benefiting, as Scott explains. “A rising tide lifts all boats, so when anyone in the local industry does something great, we all benefit collectively.”

They concluded that there has never been a more exciting time in the South African animation industry.

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Added insight by: Michael Bratt, Wag The Dog

If you like drawing, creating quirky characters and developing fun stories, then you need to follow in the footsteps of animation legends Walt Disney, Tex Avery (Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig and Elmer Fudd), Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera (Flinstones), Pixar’s John Lasseter (Toy Story), Seth Macfarlane (Family Guy) and even Dr Seuss (Cat in the Hat). Here’s how you can…

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What is animation?

Animation is a dynamic medium in which images or objects are manipulated to appear as if they’re moving. It’s an art form that has been at the heart of every modern kid’s childhood.

Different types of animation: 1. Cel animation: In traditional animation, images are drawn or painted by hand on transparent celluloid sheets, to be photographed and exhibited on film. This is called cel animation and a full-length feature film produced this way would often require a million or more drawings to complete. Examples: Tom & Jerry and The Lion King.

2. Stop motion animation: this is different to cel animation because it involves actual, physical objects rather than drawings. Stop motion is captured one frame at a time, with objects that are moved between frames. When you play back the sequence of images fast, it creates the illusion of movement.

3. Computer animation: Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) is the art of creating extremely detailed, 3D animation that creates the most detailed animated movies or adds to the special effects of a real movie.

What jobs can animators do?

Animation technical director: This is the top-dog position on the production site. You keep up with the technology, competition and trending news so that you and your team can create the most talked-about graphics in the industry.

Graphic artist: Use your artistic flair and computer knowledge to choose colours, designs and other aspects of the visual layout.

Put your talents to work creating cartoons or boosting the appeal of advertising campaigns.

Video game designer: Write the code that makes the characters come to life. Make them respond to user commands and defeat the aliens with addicting reality.

Art director: It’s your job to make sure everyone else does their job.

Use your acutely creative style to supervise the lighting, animation and story of video games, commercials, television shows or movies.

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Cartoon animator: Daffy Duck and Mickey Mouse didn’t create themselves. Use your computer skills to bring characters to life.

3D artist: We go to the movie theatre because it’s a much more intense experience than viewing a movie on DVD at home. With your creative input, 2D movies become even more visual – viewers are pushed to the back of their seats and reach for objects in front of them.

What do I need to study animation?

1. Grades: Matric pass and University Exemption is needed to get into courses that cover animation.

2. Creativity: People can learn, but only artists can master perspective, shading and intuitive motion in their animations.

3. Attention to detail: Animators examine the smallest details in their surroundings.

This includes subtle facial cues of people and animals too.

4. Perfect drawing skills: animators are expected to be strong in Art and sketching.

5. Patience: Animation takes a lot of time.

You may sit for hours to create only a few exceptional frames.

Where can I study Animation?

The Animation School Johannesburg www.theanimationschool.co.za

Prestige Academy Cape Town www.prestigeacademy.co.za

Durban University of Technology Durban www.dut.ac.za

Oakfields College Pretoria, Johannesburg and Somerset West www.oakfieldscollege.co.za

Boston Media House Nationwide www.boston.co.za

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TEEN GADGETS & APPS

SoundSOUL Water Dancing Speakers, Light Show Water Fountain LED Speakers

What is it? Have you ever visited some spectacular musical fountains? These combine spurts of water and light in a display perfectly co-ordinated to music. This is exactly what water speakers do... in your home!

What’s the big deal? SoundSOUL Water Dancing Speakers, Light Show Water Fountain LED Speakers are cool because they’re now more lightweight and compact. The speaker sound quality is great and the water dancing is beautiful. The trick is to have good bass in order for the water to really dance!

Key features: • 8 jets with 4 jets in each speaker.

• Lightweight • Easy set up • Works on most 3.5mm connection port devices and computers • Compatible with iPhone, iPads and all Android devices Price: R1 200 Where: www.wantitall.co.za

Fizz Creations Cool Coffee Stencils What is it? A stainless steel chocolate shaker and six unique coffee design stencils to make any coffee a masterpiece.

Whats included: • 1 • 1 • 1 • 1 • 1 • 1 • 1

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Stainless steel shaker Idiot stencil England flag stencil Heart arrow stencil I Love Coffee stencil Hot Stuff stencil Smiley stencil

Price: R249 Where: The Gadget Shop (www.thegadgetshop.co.za)

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