RGHS Newsletter 2 Nov 2012

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Rustenburg Rocks the Runway at Canal Walk

02 November 2012 Volume Four Issue Two iMfolozi 2012

Afri-Twin visits Mfuleni Earth Children visit Tears

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Rocking the Runway

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Heaven would be our library Erinville Fancy Dress

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Interact Christmas Party

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Trinity Guildhall Practical Music Examination Results 2012

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Sports News

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Art Flash

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Interact Christmas Puddings

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Calendar General

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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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iMfolozi 2012 Imfolozi 2012 was a wonderfully exciting and challenging experience for everyone in our group (Lauren, Ayesha, Tasneem, Gretchin, Abigail, Ashlynn and Sonia) and our motheraway-from-home, Ms Chambers.

We also had two of the best bush-daddies (our guides) ever, Zondi and Mandla M, who entertained us with riddles, interesting stories and info about the bush.

After reaching our first camp we enjoyed an exfoliating mud bath in the literally crocodile infested water, and then trundled off to the bush loo armed with fistfuls of leaves, slightly panicked expressions and our soon to be best friend Dug. Instead of the peaceful night under the beautiful African sky we had dreamed of, we were treated to the biggest thunderstorm we had ever experienced. It bucketed down solidly for four hours by which time both our packs and ourselves were wet, some of us miserable and others exhilarated by the power of nature.

Then came the dreaded night watch. For those of you who don’t, night watch consists of solo vigil where you are the sole protector of your campsite and if you mess up everyone dies.

Although your heart pounds every time you hear the deep grunt of an elephant, you need to remind yourself that it was probably just Sonia snoring...again!

After that night’s rain, the next four days were beautifully sunny and we could fully appreciate the animals (rhino, giraffe, hippo, crocs, elephant, impala, nyala, kudu, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, birds and reptiles a plenty), the impossibly green landscape, yoga on the beach, ice-skating in the mud, freaky looking dung beetles and Sonia brandishing the guides’ rifle at us.

This was just a bite size of all our amazing experiences. To find out more you will have to wait until next year.

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The Afri-Twin Project with Mfuleni It was a huge eye-opener for the girls of the RGHS Afri-Twin committee to be inside the township and they were quite inspired to see how committed the learners and teachers were.

The committee met with the SRC from Mfuleni and had fun discussing similarities and differences of the schools.

They also met with Mfuleni’s debating club and we staged an impromptu debate in the library with RGHS supporting the motion that prisoners should lose their right to vote. The day was a lot of fun, connections between the schools were strengthened, and we’re looking forward to doing more with Mfuleni.

Earth Children On Sunday the 28th of October girls from the Earth children society teamed up with the Sacs Interact Society and attended TEARS in Fishhoek. They formed teams and helped to paint the kennels different colours to contribute to a more vibrant environment which helps with the end process for the adoptees to attend a “happy” place. They also assisted with walking the dogs.

It was a successful day and the beginning of many joined projects with Sacs’ interact and hopefully the first of many visits to Tears. We would like to give Jaime Gray (the head of the animal portfolio in Earth Children) a special mention as she organised the visit and the transport. In future we would like to extend this visit to the rest of the school so that everyone can join in on these experiences.

Jodi Walker D4

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Rustenburg Girls opens Rocking the Runway fashion show

When I asked one of my friends how she felt after modelling in the opening night of Rocking the Runway Fashion Show held on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 at Canal Walk, she responded rather enthusiastically: “Like I was born to do this. I really wish I could do it again!” and then she smiled the biggest smile I had ever seen. The atmosphere backstage was much the same. Models were bursting with excitement when they got the chance to try on their outfits, sponsored by various clothing stores in Canal Walk.

Although this was the first time that Rustenburg had taken part in an event such as this, I think we gave the audience a fantastic night with our very own girls singing and dancing and providing the entertainment to the large crowd surrounding the entire perimeter of the show. The whole event was planned, marketed and choreographed by Rustenburg girls as part of a life skills programme.

It is always sad when something that has caused such excitement and joy amongst friends and family comes to an end, especially an event as special as this.

I don’t think that Rocking the Runway is an event that will easily be forgotten – girls are still commending one another in the school corridors and laughing at the funny moments of the evening.

Huge thanks to Planet Productions and Canal Walk for allowing us to be a part of this special occasion and to all the girls and teachers involved who made the night an unbelievable success because Rustenburg Girls most definitely Rocked that Runway!

Joycelyn Foster D1

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From the Media Centre

Heaven Would Be Our Library!

The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chobosky, tells the story of Charlie, an introvert who, in his freshman year at high school, is accepted into the circle of the popular crowd by Sam and Patrick. His life changes instantly as he welcomes new and different characters into his previously isolated existence. Written in diary form, this book offers a unique insight into the life of a stereotypical introvert.

When reading a book that has achieved critical acclaim and major international success, it is important to read impartially as these accolades often raise expectations that are not always met and lead to disappointment. That was my frame of mind when I started to read The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I expected it to be similar to The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, a book which I really didn’t enjoy.

I will be honest and say that this book was a real surprise. I didn’t expect to enjoy it but

as the story progressed I found myself thoroughly absorbed because of the personal manner in which it was narrated… in fact I ended up in deep trouble with one of my teachers for reading it during her class.

Charlie is an unusual character but by reading his diary entries I became involved in his story and developed a strange understanding of him. Stephen Chobosky‘s story really is one of a kind as it deals with so many of the problems that teenagers are often plagued with.

I would recommend this book to older readers, grade ten and older, because in order to interpret the message of the book properly you need to be able to form mature judgements.

Reviewer “Angel’s” Rating: 3.5 Stars

Star Rating: 1- Dreadful read, 2- Satisfactory read, 3- Moderately Captivating, 4- Brilliant read! , 5- Amazing!

Erinville in fancy dress

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TRINITY GUILDHALL PRACTICAL MUSIC EXAMINATION RESULTS 2012 Congratulations to the following girls who achieved the following results, and special thanks to the music teachers for their careful and inspired instruction.

DISTINCTION (87%+)

MERIT (75%+)

Haley-Anne Box Guitar Grade 3

Shifah Abrahams Saxophone Grade 4

Yohan Chun Piano

Grade 8

Hannah Bridgens Piano Grade 5

Rouzanna Coxson Recorder Grade 6

Yuh-Wen (Sammy) Ma Clarinet Grade 5

Rouzanna Coxson Piano Grade 6

Samantha McCrindle Piano Grade 6

Ashleigh Curtis Piano Grade 5

Rebecca Norris Piano Grade 5

Lauren Davis Singing

Grade 7

Nahyun Pak Piano

Grade 7

Claire Denny Saxophone

Grade 6

Olivia Stanton Piano

Grade 4

Grade 4

Olivia Stanton Drum Kit

Grade 2

Joo-Young Kim Flute Grade 8

PASS (60%+)

Stéphanie Lawrenson Saxophone Grade 5

Ashleigh Barnard Flute Grade 6

Whoohyun (Alicia) Lee Violin Grade 7

Do Yeou Ku Flute

Sasha Marais Piano

Grade 1

Nurain Mohamed Violin Grade 6

Anja Mühr Violin

Grade 7

Emily Norris Drum Kit

Julia Holzberg Singing

Kirsten Pienaar Singing Grade 4 Marianne Schwellnus Clarinet Grade 7

Grade 6

Grade 3

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Sports News WATERPOLO RESULTS Friday 19 October vs Wynberg st 1 team lost 1 - 8 2nd team drew 3 - 3 U16A won 1 - 6 U16B won 13 – 1 Friday 26 October U16B drew 3 – 3 2nd team lost 2 – 5 U16B lost 3 – 2 Saturday 27 October RGHS 1st team participated in a fun tournament at Somerset College.

Results were as follows vs Springfield lost 1 – 4 vs Somerset College won 3 – 1 vs Bridge House won 8 – 0 vs Pinelands lost 2 – 5 vs Bloemhof won 11 – 1 RGHS 1st team finished 3rd overall Monday 29 October 1st team lost to Herschel 1 - 7

SWIMMING GALAS Rustenburg participated in a relay gala which was held at WGHS on Thursday 18 October.

We placed 4th out of 7 schools.

The gala was won by Rhenish, closely followed by Herschel in 2nd place.

Thursday 25 October 2nd team lost to Westerford 1st 35 – 36 MORE TENNIS RESULTS Monday 29 October 3rd team beat Westerford 12 - 0

TOUCH RUGBY RESULTS Thursday 25 October Rustenburg placed 4th in an individual gala which was held at Herschel TENNIS RESULTS Tuesday16 October 4th team beat Reddam Atlantic 27 – 11 5th team beat Westerford 25 – 17 Tuesday 23 October 4th team beat Sans Souci 42 – 31 5th team beat Bergvliet 35 – 8

Wednesday 17 October Rustenburg 1 beat Rustenburg 2 10 – 0 Rustenburg 1 beat Harold Cressy 1st 3 - 0 Rustenburg 2 lost to Islamia 1st team 0 - 5 Rustenburg 3 lost to Grassdale 1st Wednesday 24 October Rustenburg 2 lost to Harold Cressy 2 – 6 Rustenburg 3 Milnerton lost 0 - 4 Rustenburg 3 Abbotts Spartans won 10 – 0

KIANA NEETHLING – TENNIS Kiana recently participated in the main draw (22 players) of the International Tennis Federation tournament which was held in Stellenbosch. The tournament started on Monday 22 October.

She played and lost a tough match in windy conditions against a player form Great Britain.

Kiana made it through to the quarter finals of

the doubles tournament. Kiana has also qualified for two tournaments: the WP Under-18 Masters Top Eight and Boland Women's Masters Top Eight.

Congratulations to Kiana who won the WP Masters Top Eight Under-18 competition this past weekend (27-28 October).

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Sports News SUMMER SPORTS CAPTAINS

Cricket Captain: Saeeda Bassardien; Vice captain: Chelsea Christian Running Club Captain: Rebecca Norris; Vice captain: Aqeelah Benjamin Swimming Captain: Tatum Beppo Tennis Captain: Kiana Neethling; Vice captain: Amy Hand Touch Rugby 1st team Captain: Danielle Austin; Vice captain: Lauren Jansen

Touch Rugby 2nd team: Captain: Zenobia Hendricks; Vice captain: Aatiekah Solomons Waterpolo 1st team: Captain: Anja Muhr; Vice captain: Alex Faber 2nd team Captain: Kate Vlok U16A Captain: Catherine Torrington U16B Captain: Gillian Williams

Lianne Verwey - Tumbling Gymnastics Congratulations to Lianne who competed in the Zone 6 international trials and has been selected to represent South African in Johannesburg during December.

SPORT DURING EXAMS

CRICKET (u15) Mondays and Wednesdays 13h00 – 14h00

SOCIAL SWIMMING Mondays and Thursdays 13h00 – 14h00

INDOOR HOCKEY To be advised

TENNIS Thursdays 13H00 – 14H00

SOCIAL SUMMER SPORT Tuesdays 13h00 – 14h00

WATERPOLO 1st team and u16A at Westerford 19h00 – 20h30 U16B and 2nd team – to be advised

There will be NO Running Club during the exam period

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h‌ s a l F Ar t Ten e d Gra l Ar t a Visu Abigail Mallows

Alex Faber

Ayesha Kapery

Ella Potgieter

Emma MacArthur

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It’s time for the annual Interact

Christmas party!

Please support by bringing the following Christmas presents: Grade Eight: Grade Nine: Grade Ten: Grade Eleven:

colouring books bubbles and yoyos colouring pencils / wax crayons stickers and bouncy balls

Please do not wrap the presents or spend more than R50.

The presents can be collected by form captains or dropped off in Mrs. Botha’s lab.

Thank you

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Rustenburg Girls’ High School Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch

Delicious Christmas Puddings for Sale Price: R70 each Size: 900 grams

Buy a Christmas pudding and support the projects of Rustenburg Girls’ High School Interact Club and the Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch in the areas of literacy, water and sanitation, the environment, woman and child abuse and HIV/Aids, amongst others.

The pudding bowl is made of polycarbonate material, and can be re-used either for storage or for microwave cooking.

To place orders please bring R70 in an envelope labelled with your name, form class and ‘Christmas puddings’ on it to the bursars’ office.

ATTENTION SHOPPERS The Bugs’ Boutique will be closing for the year on Wednesday 5 December, 2012, and re-opening on Tuesday 15 January 2013.

School leaders for 2012/2013 considering the intricacies of leadership on their recent camp

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TERM 4 Monday 05 Tuesday 06 Wednesday 07 Thursday 08 Friday 09 Saturday 10 Sunday 11 Monday 12 Tuesday 13 Wednesday 14 Thursday 15 Friday 16 Saturday 17 Sunday 18 Monday 19 Tuesday 20 Wednesday 21 Thursday 22 Friday 23 Saturday 24 Sunday 25 Monday 26 Tuesday 27 Wednesday 28 Thursday 29 Friday 30

Grade 8 to 11 final examinations commence Budget Meeting and By-Election (Thomson Hall) 19:00

Diwali/Deepavali

Tuckshop Helpers’ Breakfast

SGB Meeting (Media Centre) 17:30

Grade 8 Leadership Programme Grade 8 Leadership Programme Ashura (evening)

Grade 10 Leadership Programme Grade 10 Leadership Programme RCL speaks to school re elections Learners to check scripts Grade 12 NSC examinations end Examinations end (last orals, practicals etc.)

Grade 11 Leadership follow-up workshop Boarders weekend out

Final Blood Donor Clinic of 2012 will not take place on 3 December, but on 6 December from 11h00 until 13h30 in the Thomson Hall.

Please support Interact and Earth Children's non-perishable food drive this term. All items can be placed in Ms Botha's lab and will be donated to Oasis.

Interact will be having their annual Christmas Party on 6 December 2012. We would greatly appreciate a donated gift that is unisex such as colouring books, bubbles, yo-yos, colouring pencils/wax crayons, stickers or bouncy balls.

Please do not wrap the gift. It may be placed in Ms Botha's lab. If there are any companies that are able to donate food, juice or sweets, please let us know. We encourage all girls to get involved and they are more than welcome to come join the fun and play with the children on this exciting day.