RGHS Newsletter 8 August 2012

Rustenburg Times Rustenburg High School for Girls, Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch 7700 Tel: (021) 686-4066 / (021) 686-3683 / (021) 685-4710 Fax: (021) 686-7114;

E-mail: info@rghs.org.za

Website: www.rghs.org.za

Rustenburg: serving the world compassionately

Earlier this year the RGHS Interact Club held a talent show to raise funds for the Shelter Box Project. A cheque for R7500 was subsequently handed over to a Shelter Box representative by members of the Interact Committee. Pictured above (from left to right): Miss L Bekker (Principal), Kate Vlok, Sameera Mahomedy, Chryssa van der Merwe, Tracey Wilson and Mrs D Botha (Teacher in Charge)

08 August 2012 Volume Three Issue Two Eco Representatives

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General notices: Learners not returning Important Sports Dates Debating and Forum Discussions

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Visit by Exchange Students

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Women’s Day Assembly

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Life Orientation “21st Century Women”

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Sports News

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Art Flash

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Calendar Supporters'’ Jack-

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“Bugged”

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Rustenburg: a school of excellence where girls are leading courageously, exploring their unique potential confidently and serving the world compassionately.

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ECO Representatives On Monday 30 July, Rustenburg was happy to announce the new and important positions of environmental leadership, the Eco Representatives. Each elected representative will act as their form class’s eco “conscience” – to motivate, co-ordinate, support and promote a more environmentally friendly, sustainable and eco aware school and classroom environment.

We would like to congratulate the following girls and thank them for their willingness to stand for this position. We look forward to awarding them with their badges and to the innovative work that they will do.

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Grade Eight Lu-Jaine Isaacs Tauhira Samsodien Emma Steyn Nicole Nel Caitlyn Abdoll

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5

Grade Nine Anika Ebrahim Chloe Venter Jessica Smith Bianca Blair Jehan Nothnagel

C1 C2 C3

Grade Ten Emma Du Toit Zeenat Jacobs Sarah Shamley

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Grade Ten (continued) Carolyn McDiarmid Sara Raciet

D1 D2 D3 D4 D5

Grade Eleven Azraa Bux Lutho Sobuza Ayesha Semaar Jodi Walker Nina Lawrenson

E1 E2 E3 E4 E5

Grade Twelve Nicky Cathcart Kelsey Holmes Kerry Grey Saira Ahmed Kate Meeser

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General Notices LEARNERS NOT RETURNING IN 2013 At the end of this term we will be sorting through our applications for Grades 9 to 11 and finalising our acceptances for next year.

In order to assess whether we have any places to offer to these applicants, we kindly request that you inform us in writing, by the end of this term, if your daughter will not be returning to Rustenburg next year.

Please remember that you need to give the required term’s notice or you will be liable for a full term’s fees.

IMPORTANT SPORTS DATES TO DIARISE Peninsula Girls Schools Games Union (PGSGU) events/tournaments

Friday 24 August Cross country @ St. Cyprians (all age-groups) Saturday 25 August Inter-schools netball tournament @ Rustenburg (all age-groups) Friday 31 August U14 PGSGU hockey tournament @ WGHS astro Saturday 1 September U19 PGSGU hockey tournament @ WGHS astro Friday 7 September U16 PGSGU hockey tournament @ Herschel astro Saturday 8 September Squash tournament @ WPCC

Debating and Forum Discussion The debaters and forum discussion speakers will be very busy over the next couple of days.

The results of the following activities will appear in the next edition of the newsletter.

Tuesday 07 August RGHS participated in the first round of the SACEE Forum Discussion Competition in the Thomson Hall @ 19h15.

The school was represented by: Chloe Kruger, Chelsi Sylvester, Carla du Toit, Nabeelah Shaboodien and Nikki Cathcart.

They competed against the following schools: Reddam House, Herschel, Parklands College, Westerford, Edgemead High and Bergvliet High.

Wednesday 08 August FACETS Debating competition at Sans Souci at 15h30.

The following Senior Debaters will be representing RGHS in the Quarter-finals of the competition: Saeeda Bassardien, Sonia Mataramvura, Azraa Bux, Robyn Fester and Nicola Cilliers.

Thursday 09 to Sunday 12 August Western Province Debating Championships at Bishops (Diocesan College) The following debaters will represent the Senior Debating team in this competition over the weekend: Azraa Bux (captain), Nicola Cilliers, Robyn Fester, Tumelo Moloto and Katherine Harris.

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VISIT BY EXCHANGE STUDENTS From the start of the term Rustenburg had the pleasure of hosting two Exchanges students from Germany. Julia Machhein, from Solingen (near Düsseldorf) came with the German FSA-Youth Exchange to be hosted by Alexa Bessinger, who had gone on Exchange to Germany in December 2011.

She arrived already on 7 July and joined Alexa at her home in Lüderitz, Namibia, before coming to Rustenburg on 24 July to live as a boarder in Erinville for her ten days with us.

Jana-Maria Wintersohl from Olpe (near Cologne) is a Rotary Exchange student and was hosted by Ayesha Kaprey, who will in turn

travel to Jana’s home in Germany in December/January 2012 for her short term Rotary Exchange.

Julia said that coming on Exchange to South Africa gave her self-confidence and that her favourite photograph would have to be of Table Mountain, while Jana’s photograph for her computer screen would be of herself with her host family in Camps Bay. She found that Rustenburg taught her to be more open as a person and she valued the deep friendships that the girls of Rustenburg have.

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From left to right: Julia Machhein ( FSA Exchange) with her host sister Alexa Bessinger, and Jana Wintersohl (Rotary Exchange) with her host sister Ayesha Kaprey

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Women’s Day Assembly 2012 RGHS commemorated and celebrated this year’s Women’s Day with an Assembly organised and hosted by the Grade 12 History class, the Grade 12 Xhosa class and the Jabulani Society on Monday 06 August.

In addition, the Grade 12 History learners held a poster exhibition in the hall foyer that focused on the rich legacy that women today have inherited from a selection of South African women in a wide range of fields.

The programme (below, left) provides an overview of the focus and the content of the assembly. Definite highlights were the powerful opening as Jabulani entered the darkened hall singing “Senzeni na”; the inspirational, informative and humorous address by our guest speaker, Professor Gonda Perez; Jabulani’s versions of the traditional struggle songs: “Wathinth’ abafazi” and “Thula sizwe”; Amber Stodel’s poem: “About Women it has been said” (printed below, right) and Nikki Cathcart’s song: “21st century women”, the lyrics of which are printed on page six.

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Welcome: Layla Kamedien and Carla Moreira Why we commemorate Women’s Day in RSA: Simbongile Ndlangisa / Grade 12 IsiXhosa Class and Jabulani Choir: “Wathinth’ abafazi” and “Thula sizwe” Contextualising the poster Exhibition: Marzia Gertse “About women it has been said”: Amber Stodel Reflecting on the struggle for women’s rights in our world: Carla du Toit and Yusraa Abrahams “Still I rise” by Maya Angelou: Mieke Loubser and Magenta Graziani Introducing the Guest speaker: Ayanda Josie- Perez Women’s Day address: Professor G. Perez Closing words: Lailah Abdullah and Kim Petersen “21st century women” Written for this Women’s Day Assembly

by Nikki Cathcart and performed by the Grade 12 History, isiXhosa classes and Jabulani.

POEM by Amber Stodel (Grade 12 History) Within the womb where we grew And the breast upon which we fed Within the arms that cradled us About women it has been said: That we are phenomenal, each a miracle and each a fortress of strength -with eyes full of soul and brilliance of an immeasurable length.

From the head of a woman, filled with infinite potential To the eyes that are true, magnificent and gentle.

With lips that command to be heard when words are spoken It is through the power of a woman’s speech that our lives remain unbroken, our souls are awoken and we are able to find cause to fix that which is broken.

Upon the shoulders of a woman, many a tear has been shed As well as a place of comfort, a place of rest for weary heads.

The hands of a woman that continue to nurture and love Transcend, with human touch, what words are capable of.

And the feet of a woman, that with every step has left a mark And with every journey has carried us home safely away from the dark.

Within the womb where we grew And the breast upon which we fed Within the arms that cradled us About women it has been said: That we are precious, each a treasure and each a symbol of the Divinewith eyes so magnetic and an essence purely sublime.

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From the Life Orientation Department GRADE 12s UCT MICHAELIS FINE ART CPUT DEPARTMENT OF CLOTHING AND Matric students are invited to Michaelis on TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY Saturday 11 August 10.30 – 2.00pm at UCT’s The department will offer an open day on Hiddingh Hall Campus( 31 -37 Orange Street August 16. Please contact Mrs C.Parenzee on Cape Town, 021 480 7111) to attend a pro021 9596466 or parenzee@cput.ac.za to gramme of talks related to studying and workbook your place. ing in this field as well as assistance in getting portfolios together for admission into the CHESS CLUB courses offered by Michaelis. continues this term for anyone who would like to play or to learn.

THE LIFE-LINE Tuesday and Thursday PEER-COUNSELLLING COURSE afternoons from 3.00 to 4.00 which did not take place on Wednesday 8 in the L.O. classroom.

August because some of the girls were unable to be there will continue next Wednesday. The YOGA classes six-week programme will therefore finish later will continue this term on a Tuesday in the term. and/or a Thursday afternoon at the cost of R25.00 per lesson.

POST MATRIC AT BISHOPS If a girl does not attend her class it is her reIf you are thinking of taking a structured gap sponsibility or her parent’s responsibility to year, Bishops offers a year-long post matric contact the yoga teacher as there have been course. To find out more about this programme occasions when the teacher has arrived for the please contact Mrs Olga Peel at class and there have been no participants. opeel@bishops.org.za “21st Century women” by Nikki Cathcart Some people still think A women isn’t worth much But they’ve got some news coming And we’ll tell them what’s up We’ve got a long list of women And they all showed us how They kept on fighting then And we’re not stopping now

We can stand on our own two feet And we will show the world the heights that we can reach Well they left some really big shoes For the rest of us to fill And I’m glad to let them all know We can still kick butt in heels

A 21st century woman Has some power up her sleeves With a solid mind and a heart of gold No one knows what she’ll achieve So to all the women out there It’s time to listen up They left a huge legacy And you better keep up

Chorus x2 There’s a certain level of reChorus: spect ‘Cause we are beautiful, we That every woman deserves We can still kick butt in heels are powerful And those who don’t give it to We will still kick butt in heels No one can stop us anymore her We’ll keep kicking butt in heels We will lift our voice and Well they don’t have the nerve And we will show the world the sing heights that we can reach.

That an African woman can Chorus do anything

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Sports News CRICKET: Congratulations to Megan Denny who has been selected to the Western Province U18 training squad. The training will take place from the 3 August to the 7 September.

We wish her all the best.

HOCKEY MATCH RESULTS Saturday 28 July vs St Cyprians 1st team drew 2-2 U19B won 1-0 U16A won 3-2 U16B lost 0-2 U14A won 7-0 vs Norman Henshilwood U16C won 8-0 Francesca Cassar scored 6 goals

vs Muizenberg U16D won 4-0 Saturday 4 August vs Rhenish 1st team lost 0-5 2nd team drew 1-1 U16A won 2-1 U16B won 2-0 U16C won 2-0 U14A won 6-0 U14B won 1-0

CROSS COUNTRY Wednesday 25 August at Westerford Results: U19 Nicky de Villiers 3rd U17 Kristi Lanser 8th U16 Sarah Donde 5th U15 Tamsin Mettlerkamp 14th U14 Sarah Prutton 18th Georgia Satchwell 19th Congratulations to Sarah Donde, Kristi Lanser and Nicky de Villiers for qualifying to run the Western Province Cross Country Championships to be held on Saturday 11 August.

NETBALL RESULTS

Monday 30 July vs Herschel 1st team won 18-13 U19B lost 20-8 U16A lost 5-17 U16B lost 9-13 Thursday 2 August vs Westerford 1st team drew 17-17 U19B lost 17-4 U16A 9-15 U16B 19-8 U16C lost 12-17

U14A 27-9 U14B 12-6 U14C won 17-6 Saturday 4 August vs Rhenish st 1 team lost 10-32 U19B lost 8-19 U16A drew 10-10 U16B lost 7-12 U16C lost 10-15 U14A won 21-19 U14B won 12-9 U14C lost 6-8

WESTERN PROVINCE SHORT COURSE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Caitlin Truter achieved personal best times in all 8 of the events she swam in.

400m Free- 7th 100 IM- 7th 200m Free-8th 100m Back-14th 200m Breast-7th 200m Back-10th 100m Breast-5th 200m IM-6th Caitlin also participated in the Manta gala in Strand on Saturday (28th July).

Her results are as follows: 400m Free-1st 50m Breast-1st 200m IM-1st 50m Back-2nd 200m Breast-1st 100m Free-1st

SQUASH: U19B lost 6-10 vs Westerford

NEWS FLASH Rustenburg High School for Girls Sports Manager, Mrs Vivienne Williams, finished first in her 50-54 F age group at the 2012 Vitoria-Gasteiz ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships held in Spain on July 29th.

Racing alongside some of the best in the world, Mrs Williams made Rustenburg and South Africa proud by finishing 35 minutes ahead of a Spanish and Australian competitor in her agegroup with a time of 07:08:54 over the 4km swim, 120km cycle and 30km run.

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h‌ s a l F Ar t ne i N e Grad tings Pain

Macarron Halfpenny

Lisa Alberts

Jemma Charnley

Kerry-Ann Couperthwaite

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Calendar TERM 3 Thursday 09

PUBLIC HOLIDAY: Women’s Day Boarders weekend out

Friday 10

SCHOOL HOLIDAY Boarders weekend out

Saturday 11

Boarders weekend out

Sunday 12

Boarders weekend out

Monday 13

Assembly: House meetings for Inter-House Drama Festival Grade 12 Preliminary Music Recitals (Kemp Hall) 19:00

Tuesday 14

Inter-House Drama Festival rehearsal (Kemp Hall)

Wednesday 15

Inter-House Drama Festival rehearsal (Kemp Hall)

Thursday 16

Inter-House Drama Festival (Kemp Hall)

Friday 17

Deadline for applications for Service Certificates and all Colours Awards

Saturday 18 Sunday 19

Eid ul Fitr

Monday 20

School Magazine Term 3 (final) deadline

Tuesday 21

Grade 12 Final/NSC Examination Music Recitals (Charlie’s Hope) from 09:00 SGB Meeting (Media Centre) 17:30

Wednesday 22

Bugged! (Kemp Hall) 19:30

Thursday 23

Assembly: Final voting for Prefects (presentation in Kemp Hall) Art & Design Awards and Exhibition (Thomson Hall) Grade 12 Preliminary Examinations commence

Friday 24

Rustenburg Supporters’ Jackets At last, something for our loyal Rustenburg supporters to wear on cold winter mornings next to the sports field!

Bugs’ Boutique has acquired a limited number of supporters’ jackets for sale to the whole Rustenburg community.

The jackets are lined with warm fleece material, are available in all sizes and cost R280.

Bug’s’ Boutique is open every Monday and Wednesday from 12.45 to 15.30 and Friday from 12.15 to 14.30, as well as on the FIRST Saturday of the month ( excluding January) from 9.00 – 11.00.

For more information contact Linda Simmons on 0834667975 or email shop@rghs.org.za

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