Blue Thread Issue 14

photographer Liam Davies | model Jeanri Olwage

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Cue festive music playing on full blast in Checkers because let’s face it, it’s technically been Christmas since October 31st . Term four is the shortest term of the year, and we’ve certainly felt it. The three weeks of schoolwork we had, whizzed by and then we were thrown headfirst into the exams. It’s been rough, but we made it to the other side. I hope you achieved the marks you hoped for and that your hard work was rewarded. If not, let that disappointment inspire you to go bigger and work harder next term.

In this issue we say goodbye to some beloved teachers and hello to unfamiliar faces, introduce the Blue Thread team of 2019, give you an inside scoop into the Academic Achiever’s Tour to America and a whole lot more. We know you’ve been busy, so we’ve even included a Christmas wrapping paper DIY to help you cover your last minute gifts! You’re welcome.

Matrics of 2018, you did it! Quite frankly, I can’t imagine not seeing you all in the corridors next year, or smiling at familiar faces in assembly. The world is your oyster and I can’t wait to see what wild adventures life brings you.

To my Grade 11 family, we are so close. The next time we walk through the school gates, it will be as Matrics. We hear Mr Schenck say it every year, but Grade 12 really does go by in a blue flash. Don’t let any opportunity slip through your fingers and make our last year one to remember. These holidays, while short, are well deserved. Have fun, get a tan and make some incredible memories. Stay safe, the Blue Thread will be here to welcome you back next term.

Your Editor in Chief,

Lucia Niland

Letter from the Editor

BLUE THREAD the faces of 2019

Lucia Niland: Editor in Chief | Olivia Impson: Creative Director | Caro Botha: Graphic Designer | Liam Davies: Head of Photography |

writers Amelia Van Heerden | Anke Tough | Elizma Van Geest | Lienke Frylinck | Natasha Schmidt | Nerise Malan | Nicole Salgueiro | Olivia Dawson | Rosalind Mitchell | Samantha Bicknell |

photographers Adriana Van Der Spuy | Asher Adams | Caitlin De Lange | Carlton Kok | Connor Perfett | Danielle Pepler| Helene Viljoen | Jamie-Leigh Job | Mari Diedericks | Mieke De Wet |

designers Charlotte Lay | Danielle Kleyn | Diana Millard | Kayleigh Roux | Michelle Lourens | Pia Cloete | Brigit Burger |

admin Kayleigh De Kock | Joline Stubbe |

sub— editors Annegrethe Schlotz | Katya van Drimmelen |

We were born to make HISTORY

SAY HELLO TO YOUR PREFECTS for 2019

Matt Titus | Jan Rademan | Ryan Kellerman | Wicus Diedericks | Kai Molman | Dean JoĂŁo | Henko Uys | Alex Nieto |Michelle Cousins | Tamryn Roets |Anna Brooke| Gabby Thomas| Mieke De Wet | Olivia Impson|Abigail George | Mia Van Der Merwe | Kayla Buchanan | Carli Killian | Kayla Van Rensburg | Lucia Niland | Caro Botha | Thalia Alberts | Anne-Marie Schoeman | Alexia Pillay | Hayley Prinsloo | Absent: Dian Wiese

photographer Connor Perfett | designer Lucia Niland

head leaders

sport

RCL

academics

gees

media

community

culture

tradition

A painter paints pictures on a canvas but musicians paint their pictures on silence.

Leopold Stokowski

photographers Various | designer Lucia Niland

MATRIC BALL 2018 a night at the palace of the gods

They fell flaming from the sky, the Gods.

Skin glowing with an otherworldly radiance.

They’ve walked among us for many a year, and now their kingdom has summoned their return.

But before they depart, They Shall Feast

Hello & Goodbye

FAREWELL MRS O’CONNOR The English teacher no one will forget I’m going to be honest, so don ’t judge me. While I was trying to write this article I stared at a blank page for what felt like ages. I didn ’t know what to write; I literally had no words to express how I felt about Mrs O'Connor leaving. Which, now that I think about it, is quite ironic considering that she is a language teacher.

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uring the past four years we’ve had the privilege of getting to know this exciting and passionate person and it’s with great sorrow that we have to say goodbye. I’m aware that my class isn’t always the easiest to deal with but somehow Mrs O’Connor managed to put up with us almost every day of the week. We learnt so much more than just how to answer questions to our next test papers and for that we’ll always be grateful.

She said that she loved reading Goodnight Mister Tom with the

Grade 8’s and studying Life of Pi with her Matrics, although she’s not sure whether they enjoyed the long sections at sea, but then, neither did Pi— a prime example of her witty humour, which we will truly miss.

She gave us so much wisdom and knowledge; even her favourite quote by Margaret Mead, is something to live by: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

writer Annegrethe Scholtz | photographer Caitlin de Lange | designer Diana Millard

When I asked her what her fondest memories at PV were, she responded, “Spoken Word Mic Night— because of the many talented writers who shone that night as they shared their souls with the world” as well as the time the matric class drew and then pasted

smiley faces on all of the posters in her classroom because they could see she was feeling sad. The fact that she left the smiley face on Shakespeare’s face for many weeks, just because it made her laugh, further proves what an extraordinary person she is.

Thank you for your endless kindness, consideration and love Mrs O’Connor.

AU REVOIR ALLERS We bid farewell to our favourite maths teacher We are sad to say that our one and only Mrs Allers is leaving Parel Vallei. Here is a goodbye to eight amazing years, a classroom that feels like a sauna, friends made throughout the years and students whose math marks improved drastically.

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rs Allers is resigning because she would like to spend more time with her family and husband and although she won’t be teaching at PV anymore, she will be giving extra math lessons outside of the school; just around the corner if needed.

Mrs Allers describes her first day at school as fantastic. The staff were very welcoming, and she immediately felt part of the PV family. Two of her most cherished memories are having short snatches of conversations with our ex principal Mr Gouws and having been able to help a matric class, who had a poor class average, to increase their

average. This was one of her greatest achievements, being able to help those students to reach their potential.

Mrs Allers loves everything about PV: her colleagues, the students and especially her group of math staff. She is an amazing person and a fantastic math teacher. She always made an effort not to fall behind on work and to help the people who were struggling to the best of their abilities. There is no doubt that Mrs Allers will never be forgotten and that she will be missed by everyone she has taught.

writer Jade Coetzee | photographer Caitlin de Lange | designer Lucia Niland

Her inspiring Christian devotions before every exam never failed to motivate and move her students. Mrs Allers was a constant and reassuring figure in the hearts of every Parel Vallei learner that she came across.

LUCKHOFF’S LEGACY Her passion for her students and subjects won’t be forgotten.

The time has come to bid the lovely Mrs Luckhoff farewell. It has been an honour and privilege to have had the opportunity to work alongside this wonder woman in class and kitchen. With heavy hearts we wish you the best of luck on your journey ahead.

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hat an amazing time it has been! I can’t believe 8 years have come and gone and it is time for me to get off the PV bullet train. PV reminds me of the bullet trains you get in Japan, world class— excellence and things move at the speed of light. You must hang on and enjoy the journey.

My journey at PV started in 2011, fresh off the boat from Scotland. When I started here my accent was thick, heavy and the staff and learners were baffled by this Afrikaans speaking Scottish lady. I was welcomed with open arms and the transition from a Scottish school to a South African

school was made so easy with such amazing staff and pupils. I have memories of laughter, fun and many, many more ingredients of fun and happiness. Today when I say totsiens my Scottish is barely audible and the South African is strong.

Every pupil that I had the privilege to teach has a special place in my heart. I am very sad to leave my Consumers Studies classes— they are SUPER special to me. I know you all will make me proud and I will keep track of you.

Consumer Studies is the best! Mrs de Villiers and Mrs Opperman— what a dream team. My heart is sad to leave such lovely ladies behind. I wish I could take my whole department with me.

writer Mrs Luckhoff Herself photographer Caitlin de Lange | designer Lucia Niland

It is time for me to get off the bullet train— my station has arrived. It is very difficult but I

know the train will depart and keep being a world-class train journey for you all.

Enjoy every second and embrace every opportunity you get. PV you will be missed and will be a part of my heart forever.

Love from Mrs L

DIE KOMS VAN JUFFROU BURGER Ons oulike onnie Van oos na wes plant die nuwe, outentieke geskiedenis onderwyseres - Juffrou Burger - haar vlag. Sy is ‘n juffrou wat altyd nog plek het vir ‘n ekstra weeskind in haar hart.

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uffrou Burger kom oorspronklik vanaf ‘n klein dorpie in die OosKaap genaamd Joubertina. ‘n Dorpie met ongeteerde paaie en slegs ‘n Pep Stores om die nodige inkopies te gaan doen. In haar Graad 10-jaar verhuis sy en haar gesin Humansdorp toe wat spog met twee Pep Stores én geteerde paaie.

Sy het nooit geskiedenis op skool gehad nie, maar op Universiteit het sy BA-tale studeer waar geskiedenis een van haar vakke was. Sy spog met Afrikaans, Engels, Nederlands en geskiedenis agter haar naam, haar graad in BA-tale en ‘n Nagraadse Onderwyssertifikaat. Nadat sy studeer het, het sy vir ‘n jaar by Worcester Gimnasium gaan skoolhou en toe is sy Wellington toe. Daar het sy vir 10 jaar Engels en geskiedenis gegee en dit was vir haar baie lekker . ‘n Mens sou wonder wat het Juffrou Burger geskiedenis laat kies aangesien sy dit nooit eintlik op skool as ‘n vak gehad het nie. Wel, hier speel die alombekende,

waarde van ‘n goeie onderwyser of lektor, ‘n groot rol. Sy het die wonderlikste lektore in die wêreld gehad, so oulik dat sy besluit het om 3 ure per dag, in haar vrye tyd, vir hulle te werk. Van daar af het geskiedenis haar net laat tiek!

Haar mening oor geskiedenis as vak het sy heel interessant verduidelik. Sy glo dat die Suid-Afrikaanse kurrikulum vir geskiedenis baie nodig is vir ons as Suid-Afrikaners om uit die lesse van die verlede te leer sodat ons nie weer dieselfde foute maak nie. As sy ‘n keuse in die saak gehad het, sou sy wou meer leer oor Griekse mitologie of die Romeine se ryk en ek glo baie ander geskiedenis liefhebbers sal met haar saam stem.

“Julle het regtig ongelooflike geleenthede hier by Parel Vallei wat ek nog by min ander plekke gesien het. Moenie ‘n suurstof dief wees nie. Neem die geleenthede en gebruik dit. Julle het al die fasiliteite en ondersteuning wat julle nodig het, gebruik dit net.”

writer Katya van Drimmelen | photographer Caitlin de Lange | designer Natasha Schmidt

Wat is juffrou se gunstelling deel van Geskiedenis?

Enige iets wat so bloedig as moontlik is en wat bietjie spies en mystery in het.

Wie is juffrou se gunstelling geskiedkundige figuur?

As ek nou ‘n goeie een moet kies wat nou nie duisende mense vermoor het nie, sal dit nou wees soos die boere kommando’s soos De la rey, Generaal Louis Botha, De Wet, ensovoorts.

Wat is juffrou se gunstelling film?

Lord of the Rings. Ek het ‘n regte ring wat my ouers vir my gemaak het.

Waarna sien juffrou uit na juffrou se tyd by Parel Vallei?

Definitief om meer te leer oor die vak en kinders. Hier is ook meer goed waaraan ek kan deelneem soos die Bluethread wat ‘n online tydskrif is en Interact wat ons glad nie gehad het nie.

Ek is ook baie erg oor redenaars.

Het juffrou enige raad aan die leerders van Parel Vallei?

Julle het regtig ongelooflike geleenthede hier by Parel Vallei wat ek nog by min ander plekke gesien het. Moenie ‘n suurstof dief wees nie. Neem die geleenthede en gebruik dit. Julle het al die fasiliteite en ondersteuning wat julle nodig het, gebruik dit net.

Culture

JAMMING AT GRANDWEST Magic music In the arena, the crowd had been roaring from morning to night.

Backstage, Parel Vallei students were waiting to be called onto the stage.

The adrenaline was high, and you could feel the electricity running through each individual. As Parel Vallei stepped onto the stage, all the shakes and nerves could be seen - that is until that very first chord was played, and that was when the music magic struck Grandwest Arena.

writer Rosalind Mitchell | photographer Caro Botha | designer Charlotte Lay

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he High School Jam is a live performing arts competition.

Ten schools compete at the Grandwest arena in front of more than five thousand people for a chance to win R50 000 towards the winning school’s performing arts and culture department. It’s purely about giving someone the spotlight to be a performer.

The High School Jam is a place where people are brought together for the same thing: the love of music and performance.

“It is a great opportunity to be heard and seen,” said Nazranah Osman.

This year, Parel Vallei took a whole new approach to the High School Jam. In a moment of genius Mr Combe suggested the idea of the performers writing their own songs for this year’s jam. Soon people began handing him their own songs.

Monica Goldbach said that it was a leap into the unknown and a scary move because none of them knew how the audience and the judges would react.

However, they decided to do it anyway, as they weren’t afraid of judgement for being themselves. Ronan Wademan said that being able to write good music is one of the ultimate goals as a musician, it’s also something that no other school has attempted, so why not go for it? It was a huge first time success.

The talented artists that won awards this year were Hanju Potgieter for best guitarist and Ian Marasigan and Minsoek Kim for best electronic piece. The HSJ team also recorded all the original songs in studio.

Currently they are in the process of copyrighting them in order for some of their songs to be featured on KFM Radio Station.

You can’t just go on stage and wing something as exciting and as big as this, it takes a lot of dedication and hard work to get perfection. Many hours, days and months went into practice. The team wanted perfection and were prepared to practice until they got it. Mia van der Merwe said, “High School Jam is a lot of hard work, it’s not easy, it’s a lot of hours, it’s a big commitment but in the end the experience is incredible.”

“Being on stage kind of scares you but excites you at the same time, when the music starts and you start to do whatever it is you are supposed to do, you feel a part of a huge family,’ said Skye Devy. Ronan Wademan said that being on stage is one of the best feelings he has ever had. You might be nervous for the whole day and even the day before but once you get in front of the crowd everything else goes away and you can just enjoy it. It’s not just the performers that feel the music in their souls but also the audience members.

Chelsea Pregnolato said that it was phenomenal. Just seeing all her friends on stage, playing songs that they had written, put a huge smile on her face. It made her realise how much talent there really is in the music department, it’s definitely something to be appreciated more.

To anyone who would like to join HSJ next year, don’t hold back. Whether it’s in your audition or when you are preforming on stage, don’t be afraid to show who you are.

You will be welcomed with open arms. The goal for next year is to make everything bigger and better, with more songwriters, more vocalists and ten times more stage presence. The High School Jam will not know what hit them. So be sure to go for your audition next year. We are looking for our next female and male divas, as Mr Combe would say.

CULTURE PRIZE GIVING 2018 Our creatives receiving their well deserved recognition

Henko Uys | Laura Hauspie | Josua Nel | Blaine Coetzee |Kayla Little | Marco Jacobs| Alice Torppa| Eduan Uys | Christiaan Carelse | Niklaas van Zalewski | Niklaas Brummer | Griffin Poole |Joshua Swanepoel | Michelle Lourens| Hanju Potgieter| Franshua Kennis| Reshon Brown |Mia van der Merwe | Mia van Loggerenberg |Katya van Drimmelen| Renee van Zyl | Maya van Eyssen | Danielle Kock |Zelmarie Barnard | Lahore Hauspie| Darryan Kallis| Skye Bullen | Angelique Filter| Nikka de Beer | Mr Darryl Spijkers |Mr David Schenck | Mrs Melanie O’Connor| Miss Yanou Pienaar|

writer Lienke Frylinck | photographer Mari Diedericks | designer Danielle Kleyn

PAREL VA L L E I NOODHULP Salwe en verbande gereed vir aksie Noodhulp behels meer as net lang ure langs die sportveld staan, in die hoop dat daar ‘n bietjie aksie sal gebeur wat jou noodhulpvaardighede benodig.

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ie einde van die jaar draf vinnig nader en die noodhelpers moet tyd inruim om hulle eie vaardighede oor drie naweke te slyp. Die naweke word gebruik om deur middel van intense teorie en praktiese studies hul vlak een, twee en drie kursusse te voltooi. Die noodhulp-kursusse word deur die kundige Petri Marais, van Gordonsbaai medi rescue, aangebied.

en erge bloeiende wonde. Vlak drie helpers kan alles doen met die voordeel dat hul ook vir jou kan help met alles van ‘n gebreekte rug tot ‘n geboorte!

Vlak een noodhelpers kan jou help met enige iets van CPR, verstuite enkels en spinnekopbyte. Vlak twee noodhelpers se kennis is van so ‘n aard dat hulle jou ook kan help met gebreekte bene, beroertes

Indien jy weer jou kant op die sportveld bring, gee ‘n glimlag vir die noodhelpers langs die veld. Jy is veilig in hulle hande.

Waarom wil ‘n mens noodhulp leer? Nie net bou dit jou selfvertroue nie, maar gee dit jou ook ‘n voordeel indien jy graag in ‘n mediese rigting wil studeer of selfs om net eendag jou eie kinders se lewe met jou kennis te kan red.

writer Annegrethe Scholtz | photographer Jamie-Leigh Job | designer Natasha Schmidt

SOMETHING SWEETER THAN CUPCAKES Interact Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.

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Michelle Cousins, President of Interact

very Friday there are these lovely people who sell cupcakes at break and most of you probably haven’t put any thought to it, other than being fixated on the sweet taste of your treat. You may have heard them saying something about it being for a good cause and then proceeded to buy another one, you know, for the kids, not as an excuse to have more cupcakes.

All the proceeds from the cupcake sales go to the Gabriella Centre, a care facility for children and young adults with profound physical and intellectual disabilities. This is made possible by none other than the Interact committee.

The Interact committee has been tirelessly working for our community, whether it was visiting the Animal Welfare Centre, taking part in various drives or painting a jungle

gym for an underprivileged school and they did it all with a smile. You’re probably starting to see that it isn’t just their cupcakes that are sweet.

I’m sure by now you all know about the Santa Shoebox Project of this term. I would like to say thank you, on behalf of Michelle Cousins — the president of the Interact committee — to every single person who contributed, ranging from wrapping a box to buying a tube of toothpaste. You are making someone else’s life better and that’s the best thing you can do. I’m so proud to have been given the opportunity to see how the school came together to collect a total of 124 boxes. That means that we have given 124 children a gift on Christmas, which might be the only present they receive. If that’s not enough to warm your heart, I don’t know what is.

Academics

THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS TOUR An unforgettable tour to the states During the September holidays, 10 Parel Vallei learners joined a group of 400 students and teachers from all over South Africa on the adventure of a lifetime: an Academic Achievers tour to America.

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he tour group left Cape Town International Airport on 27 September on a nearly 25 hour plane ride to visit Boston, New York and Washington for ten days, and see what the States has to offer in terms of universities, museums and historical sites.

It all started in Boston, Massachusetts, where everyone was stunned by the beautiful city and gained a greater appreciation for historical architecture. The group also had the privilege of touring the world-famous Harvard and MIT campuses, and seeing the breath-taking facilities.

On the road to New York, we stopped at Yale University for a fascinating tour of the grounds and libraries. The first stop in New York was of course, Times Square, and it is every bit as beautiful and electrifying as it looks in the movies.

In NYC, we visited Columbia University, the Museum of Natural History, Central Park, and saw the Big Apple in all its glory from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building.

Some students opted to watch a Broadway musical that evening, while the rest of the group enjoyed some free time in Times Square. The next day featured a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty, and a heartbreaking visit to the 9/11 memorial and museum.

Before heading for Washington D.C., we made a quick stop at Princeton University for another campus tour and a few

hilarious stories of mischief and student pranks at the university.

When we reached Washington, we toured the US Capitol Building, which is known as the home of the United States congress, and plays a vital role in American government. The building itself is beautifully designed and filled with gorgeous statues and paintings. The tour group also visited the “Newseum” , a museum dedicated to journalism and its importance in American and international history. The visit to Washington was concluded with a day trip to the famous Smithsonian museums, which contained precious artefacts from various subjects, ranging from space travel, to geology, to musical history.

Throughout the trip, the students were offered once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to attend lectures by professionals at the top of their fields. The topics included: Integrative cancer research, cosmology and the study of galaxies, and social media influencers. The lectures were interesting and exposed us to topics we would not have been exposed to otherwise.

This tour was not only educational and fascinating, but offered the opportunity to meet new friends and make memories.

Whether it’s late night visits to Target, or playing Bean-Boozled on the bus, we will carry these moments with us for the rest of our lives, and I’d like to thank every single person who made our time in America so amazing.

writer Caro Botha | photographer Caro Botha | designer Natasha Schmidt

ACADEMIC PRIZE GIVING 2018 Our brightest minds receiving their awards

Shannon Barry | Rachel Kaps | Arend Moelich | Danielle Kock |Eduan Uys | Jenna Blaauw| Jannes de Necker| Inge Froelich| Lahore Hauspie | Kirsten Munro | Skye Boshoff | Tony McPherson |Zayd Wookey |Zelmarie Barnard | Irene Du Toit | Jenelle Cookson| Renee Van Zyl| Mr Bruce van Rensburg |Mr David Schenck | Dr Heinie Brand |

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Sport

OUR SURFING SENSATION Daring PV learner takes on world championships Daniel Neetling, in Grade 11, recently made the Cape Winelands Team. He was chosen to participate at the South African Junior Championship during the holiday. Hosted in Jeffery’s Bay, this 7-day event had more than 200 of the best junior surfers in South Africa taking part. We are proud to say that Daniel was amongst those selected.

How long have you been surfing?

Since grade 8, so about 4 years.

When did you realise you had a passion for surfing?

After I caught my first proper wave, I was hooked! From there, I had to surf as much as possible.

How did you learn to surf?

After my dad bought me a board, I taught myself how to surf.

What does it feel like to be out in the waves?

Surfing is always a special experience and being out in the sea always leaves me in awe of nature.

writer Tumba Ntsilumbu | photographers Varius | designer Lucia Niland

Who do you look up to as a surfer?

Mike Thompson, this guy rips! He is also an amazing Christian with a heart of gold!

Did you ever imagine making it to SA Champs?

This was my first year doing trials so making the team didn’t seem doable.

How did it feel?

I was beyond stoked! I couldn’t wipe that smile off my face.

What is your biggest motivation?

My biggest motivation is to constantly keep improving and challenge myself.

Do you see yourself pursuing a career in surfing?

I would not see a career in competing. But going on surf trips and getting paid would be sick!

Do you have any tips for beginners or people out there who are too scared to try surfing?

For beginners, always be respectful in the water. Also, make sure you understand the rules and surf somewhere that would suit your level. For those who are too scared to surf, my advice would be get over it. Jaws is only a movie!

Daniel’s future in surfing looks bright, and we can ’t wait to see where it leads next

SPORT PRIZE GIVING 2018 Our best athletes receiving their hard earned prizes

Jenna Blaauw| Rachel Kaps | Jannes De Necker | Jayden Daniels | Marietjie Cilliers| Mrs Eunice Kets | Mr Eugene Eloff |Mr David Schenck |

SUMMER SPORT PRIZE WINNERS

Megan Malherbe| Cameron Meyer| Jan Rademan | Leslie de Lange|Cameron Castle | Mr Eugene Eloff |Mr David Schenck |

WINTER SPORT PRIZE WINNERS

Alexia Pillay | Robert Fair | Minawa Gesha | Rachel Kaps |Carla Steyn | Mr Eugene Eloff | Mr David Schenck |

PV ’s entrepreneurs Tussen ons is daar Parel Vallei leerders wat baie hard werk om hul entrepreneur-drome te laat waar word . In hierdie uitgawe gaan ons van hierdie entrepteneurs aan julle bekend stel . Daar is iets wat in almal se smaak kan val , en wie weet , dalk motiveer dit jou ook om jou besigheidskoene aan te trek!

writer Elizma van Geest | photographer Adriana van der Spuy | designer Charlotte Lay

VARS, HANDGEMAAK EN UNIEK: DIS HANNA SE BESKUIT Toe Chris—of Hanna soos ons haar ken — die eerste keer hierdie jaar haar ouma se wenresep probeer het , was dit ‘n wenner nog voordat sy dit besef het!

Hanna staan elke oggend dou-voor-dag op om beskuitdeeg te knie om aan al haar bestellings te voldoen . Dit is ook geen wonder dat daar so baie bestellings is nie , aangesien dit slegs R120 per 1,5 kg baksel is . Kontak Hanna persoonlik deur Whatsapp of Instagram, en kry dit 1-2 dae later in ‘n pouse of voor skool . Onthou om sommer dadelik jou bestelling te plaas , want in die eksamen kry jy R10 afslag! Hanna sê dat sy nóg nie op markte verkoop nie , maar sy verseker om dit wel in die toekoms te probeer . Elke baksel word met soveel liefde gemaak , en dit is definitief die waarde van jou geld werd .

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CAUSE THE EARTH WITHOUT ART

IS JUST ‘EH’ Om te teken het deel geword van Jin se daaglikse lewe . Of dit nou met fineliners , waterkleure of met 'n ipod-app gedoen word , niks sal vir Jin stop om haar passie uit te leef nie . Dit vat haar ongeveer 15 tot 30 minute om een gedetailleerde— of selfs eenvoudige— tekening te skets . Jin sê dat sy graag in die toekoms sommige van haar tekeninge wil verkoop of selfoon voorblaaie wil ontwerp . Haar groter droom is egter om eendag haar eie kunsuitstalling te begin . Sy sê dat dit baie belangrik is om jou eie styl te ontdek en nie jouself te forseer om te teken nie . Haar kunswerke is baie keer 'n uitdrukking van haar emosies , wat maak dat dit baie persoonlik is . Al het Jin se liefde vir kuns nog nie in 'n besigheid ontaard nie , is dit ongelooflik om haar pragtige talent op papier te sien .

SCRUNCHIES VIR DOSYNE Taryn mag dalk net in graad 10 wees , maar haar hande staan vir niks verkeerd nie .

Taryn het in Augustus hierdie jaar haar besigheid oopgemaak , met die doel om geld te spaar vir n reis na die Seychelles toe . Sy werk elke dag vir 2 uur lank daaraan , om elke Maandag nog 2 nuwe scrunchies uit te gee . Onthou om sommer dadelik haar Instagram webblad te volg , want haar scrunchies is 1 in ‘n miljoen en sy maak nie sommer weer dieselfdes nie! Haar scrunchies kan van R20 tot R30 kos , afhangend van die kleur , patroontjies en tekstuur . Sy gee binne 'n week of selfs `n paar dae haar bestelde scrunchies uit , afhangende van die hoeveelheid scrunchies wat sy op daardie stadium beskikbaar het . Kontak haar deur Whatsapp of Instagram en kry dan jou bestelling gedurende pouses , klastye of na-skool . Taryn se Seyshelles-drome is besig om waar te word omdat sy nie bang was om iets nuuts te probeer nie!

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STRIKDASSE VIR STUDENTE, KLEINKINDERS EN JA, SELFS KATTE Of jy nou groot, klein, kleurvolle of ‘n vaal persoon is, in Leandri Herrewyn se strikdasversameling is daar iets vir almal.

Vandat Leandri in Aprilmaand saam met haar suster die besigheid begin het, het daar nog net goeie dinge voortgespruit. Om ‘n handgemaakte strikdas te bestel, is so maklik soos om pyp op te steek. Al wat jy doen is om Leandri of haar suster persoonlik te kontak . Jy kan dit binne ‘n week se tyd by haar gaan oplaai, by die skool kry of selfs reël dat sy dit vir jou moet pos . Dit kos R120 per strikdas, maar hou hulle sosiale media -webtuistes dop vir enige spesiale promosies. Leandri se raad vir elke persoon wat ‘n besigheid wil begin, maar onseker is, is om dit net te probeer. Jy sal haar en haar suster definitief in die toekoms op Kersmarkte sien strikdasse verkoop.

SUSSIES VAN STAAL Bestel daardie melkskommel en red die aarde slukkie vir slukkie !

Jessica en Megan Mol , twee sussies in PV , het aan die begin van die jaar gesien watter negatiewe effek plastiek strooitjies het op seediere en ons pragtige oseaan . Vir elke plastiekstrooitjie wat jy gebruik , gaan nog 'n seedier dood! Die twee sussies het dus hulle besigheid , JMC Save Our Seas , begin om vlekvrye staal strootjies in te voer van oorsee . Dit kos R45 per strooitjie , maar jy kan 4 koop vir slegs R150 . Jy kan op enige dag van die week bestel en hulle behoort dit binne 24 uur vir jou beskikbaar te hê , tensy dit uitverkoop is, dan neem dit tussen 2 tot 3 weke lank om in te voer. Indien jy sommer in die vakansie die strooitjies wil bestel— maar jy kom natuurlik nie skool toe nie— tref persoonlike reëlings met hulle of koop sommer by een van die winkels waar hulle reeds verkoop : Stables at Vergelegen , Helderberg Natuurresservaat , Corepack , Chelsea House en Belgian Waffle House . Ons is net 'n gewone familie wat 'n groot verskil probeer maak !

So , bederf jouself die vakansie met 'n sjokolade melkskommel en 'n uitsig oor die see , jou stainless steel strooitjie byderhand, en red die aarde slukkie vir slukkie .

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But these are the days we dream about when the sunlight paints us gold

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STAY CLOSE TO PEOPLE WHO FEEL LIKE SUNSHINE

t h e sun wi ll ri se and we will t r y again

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Think of all that you are instead of all that you are not.

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POLITICS WITH NATASHA Why are women so mad about Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation?

“I believe Christine, I still believe Anita, ” read the posters of the determined women and men at the #BelieveSurvivors protest against the nomination of soon -to-be Supreme Court Justice, Brett Kavanaugh.

America has had enough.

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n the 9th of July 2018 Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh as his nomination for the next Supreme Court Justice. At the end of that same month, respected psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford sent a letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, informing her of her sexual assault at the hands of Brett Kavanaugh when they were in high school.

After that, things only escalated: two more woman came forward with their allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the night she alleges he pinned her down,

closed her mouth and attempted to undress her whilst his friends watched.

Moreover, Trump issued numerous statements in support of Kavanaugh in spite of everything.

Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as Associate Justice at the White House on the 7th of October after the senate vote took place.

Kavanaugh is a major threat to women’s rights, having previously ruled in favour of abortion restrictions and even AGAINST birth control.

Therefore it isn’t fair to ask why so many women strongly oppose him and keep brandishing their banners of “Nominate a justice for all”.

SNOEPIE KIDS Die geheime rede agter jou glimlag Net mooi almal koop daagliks hul pastei of 'toastie' by die snoepie. Al ooit gewonder wat agter die skerms van hierdie wonderwinkel gebeur?

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k het gebrand om te weet wat al die snoepie se donkerste geheime is, so ek het besluit om met twee van my goeie vriende – Josua Nel en Erika van der Merwe – 'n onderhoud te voer.

Ek wil natuurlik ook vir al die snoepiewerkers spesiale erkenning gee.

Daar is tans sewe Parel Vallei-leerders wat daar werk; Josua Nel, Gerard MadsenLeibold, Kaylee Webb, Erika van der Merwe, Christoff van Niekerk, Nicolene Kruger en Clayton Solomon. Nicolene en Christoff moes die snoepie ongelukkig groet, want hul eindeksamens roep. Die volwassenes wat permanent by die snoepie werk is tannie Suzan, Adelaide – ook bekend as Lykie – tannie Jackie en die eienaar is Crizelle Bensch – of eerder tannie Zellie.

Hulle kry hul skofte – soos hulle dit aanvra— en natuurlik hang hulle lone af van die aantal skofte wat hulle werk. Josua is die personeelbestuurder, so hy betaal elke Vrydag die leerders se lone, netjies in 'n koevert, aan elkeen. Die skofte wissel tussen vyf en agt maal per week – een skof is dieselfde as een pouse se werk. 'n Probleem waarin ek self redelik gereeld beland, is om nie te weet wanneer die snoepie toe maak, na skool nie. Hier is dus snoepie tye: 08:00 tot 16:00. Leerders mag ongelukkig net pouses en ná skool bedien word.

Dit is nogal interessant om soms te sien hoe baie een persoon van een tipe kos koop. Dit het my laat wonder wat die snoepie oor die algemeen die meeste

writer Anke Tough | photographer Caro Botha | designer Charlotte Lay

verkoop en tot my verbasing is dit nié pasteie of yskoffie nie. Die beste verkopers is doughnuts, Wilson toffies, suigstokkies en JC's.

Mens sou ook verwag dat die werkerleerders hulle kos gratis mag kry… maar nee, glad nie! Hulle elkeen het 'n individuele rekening, wat hulle mag gebruik om enige kos te koop. Die enigste vangplek is dat hierdie geld dan by hul lone afgetrek word. Nie noodwendig so groot voordeel nie, nê?

Ek het vir Josua en Erika die geleentheid gegun om hul griewe te lug as werkers by die snoepie: Eerstens plaas die kliënte gereeld hul bestelling en betaal daarvoor. Sodra die snoepiewerker dan die kliënt se kleingeld vir hulle bring, besluit hulle dat hulle nóg iets wil hê. Om konstant op en af te stap vir kleingeld en bestellings wat bygelas word, maak dus die snoepiewerkers se werk baie moeilik.

Tweedens, het Josua gekla oor kliënte wat byvoorbeeld ‘n pastei bestel en sodra hy dit bring, besluit die kliënt dat hy/sy ‘n ander pastei wil hê. Kliënte mors dus tyd en dan moet ander kliënte langer wag om gehelp te word.

Derdens, is dit 'n effense pet peeve as ‘n kliënt uiteindelik voor in die ry kom en nie weet wat hulle wil bestel nie. Die werkers het dus ‘n wenk vir hierdie kliënte: terwyl jy in die lang ry wag, kry solank jou bestelling reg.

Laastens pleit Erika dat kliënte die werkers met respek behandel. Hulle lewer ‘n diens en verdien die respek. Erika wil hê die kliënte moet onthou dat hul middagete in haar hande is…

Parel Valleiers moet van nou af saamwerk om die snoepiewerkers elke dag paraat met hul bestellings en met 'n positiewe gesindheid te benader. Wie weet?

Miskien maak ons wel hul werk makliker en meer genotvol.

Summer essentials

writer Natasha Scmidt | photographer Asher Adams | designer Michelle Lourens

It’s all about hydration. Remember, we live in the Western Cape, which means that summer is synonymous with dry season. Lucky for us, we live near some amazing summer attractions like botanical gardens and beaches, so make sure you’re not missing any of these summer essentials.

Let’s be honest, going full sneaker isn’t always an option in 30 degree weather.

Cotton On has the best options for flip flops and sandals on a budget, but if you have the money to invest, then Havanas from Edgars or Birkenstocks might be the way to go. A Birkenstock store recently opened at Somerset Mall - across from Edgars.

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Be it tanning or swimming, everyone needs at least one good bathing suit. As a wise man once said: Suit up!

There’s no way around it. Get yourself a reusable bottle and stop using those flimsy plastic ones. They don’t just heat up faster, they poison your water. If you get a plastic bottle, make sure it’s BPA free.

A peel off mask from Dis-Chem is always a good idea. There are different kinds for all skin types. As for the hair mask: you can make a hair mask with one part honey and two parts coconut oil in the comfort of your kitchen. Leave it in for 20 minutes before you wash your hair to keep your hair healthy and hydrated.

A cool towel is nice to have for summer if you’ll be using it a lot.

There are a number of good lip balms out there, but there are also really bad ones that’ll make your lips drier in the long-term. I’d recommend Vaseline Lip Therapy or any Softlips products.

You need to find the right one for your skin type. For oily skin, try Neutrogena’s oil-free moisturiser. Garnier and Yves Rocher are also highly recommended by dermatologists.

Squinting all the time isn’t cool. You need at least one pair of sunglasses you can count on.

Another thing that’s not cool: skin cancer. Even if you want a tan, when you’re going to be in the sun for an extended period of time wear at least SPF 15.

We all know the familiar sound of mosquitoes at 2 am but it doesn’t have to be like this. A bug repellent that works well is the Raid Mosquito Killer wall plug.

SOMERSET FOTO SESSIE Somerset-Wes is enige fotograaf se droom Met pragtige wynlande, melkwit strande en historiese geboue sal enige iemand die verkeer vertraag net om daardie ikoniese Instagram kiekie te neem. Dit is natuurlik algemeen om plekke soos hierdie te besoek, maar is dit goed genoeg vir die alombekende Instagram? Deesdae is mense so geneig om te jaag deur die lewe dat jy baie keer die mees ikoniese plekkies miskyk.

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ir die van julle wat gebore is met ‘n sesde avontuurlustige sintuig is daar een pas wat om elke hoek en draai ‘n nuwe fotografiese geheim verklap. Die ou Sir Lowry’s pas spog met asemrowende wynplase, ou geboue met kleurvolle mure, treinspore en natuurlik die True Grit koffiewinkel. Die plaaswinkeltjie is geleë op die pad na Weddersville estate en Knorhoek. Dit wemel met inwoner skapies en perde wat jou sommer al klaar welkom laat voel. Die winkel self lyk soos ‘n ou plaashuis met ‘n 50’s atmosfeer en langsaan is ‘n

groot, afgeskeepte muur waarop groen plante rank.

Indien dit nie genoeg plaasatmosfeer skep nie, is Sweetwell farm die beste plek om heen te gaan vir daardie old charm farm foto sessie. Sweetwell is op die R44 en het letterlik ‘n oulike waterput, restaurant en geskenkwinkeltjie alles in een. Net agter die restaurant is daar ‘n groot sinkskuur wat soos ‘n ou motorhuisfabriek lyk. Om elke hoek groet ‘n kalkoen of varkie jou met gretigheid. En indien jy lus is om Lady Gaga te na-aap, is daar ook ‘n slaghuis om te besoek.

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As ‘n mens weg beweeg van die plase af, het die R44 nog twee juwele wat heeltemal divers is, maar gelukkig is hulle direk langs mekaar. Buena Vista restaurant en Huis Paleis se Wood for Africa. Buena Vista is ‘n Kubaanse restaurant wat jou nie net satisfaksie met hulle romerige kos gee nie, die dekor in die restaurant is ook uniek. Met warm kleure, geure en fotorame met ikoniese figure kan jy net sowel in Havana wees. Huis Paleis se Wood for Africa aan die ander kant is ‘n houtwerkwinkel. Die verskillende skakerings van hout en interessante houtbeelde vang jou dadelik vas. Daar is tot ‘n houtdek gebou uit ‘n leë swembad en koperligte hang in afwagting vir die volgende formele funksie. As dit nie vir jou outentiek spel nie weet ek nie wat gaan nie.

Alhoewel hierdie ikoon van ‘n winkel nie direk in Somerset-Wes geleë is nie, is dit wel baie naby.Die van julle wat hou van die vintage boekwinkels en ou plate sal hierdie een waardeer. Die Bikini Beach

International bookstore is by verre een van my gunstelling plekkies om in die Somerset -Wes omgewing te besoek. Dit is mos deesdae die tendens om terug te keer na die 1900’s se era. Die era wat ons ons ore laat sluit elke keer wanneer ons ouers ‘die goeie ou dae’ opper, maar ons sal tog soveel moeite doen om dit weer terug te bring. Hierdie boekwinkel sal wel min moeite verg om te besoek en is definitief die moeite werd. Jy kry daardie Insta-foto sessie in en koop sommer vir jou ‘n paar prettige leesboeke ook. Twee buffels met een skoot, of hoe?

Somerset-Wes is nie eintlik ‘n plek wat ‘n mens in een artikel kan opsom nie. Daar is soveel meer om van te weet en te besoek.

Maar ek glo dat as jy die regte oog het en net tyd maak om te stop en kyk, sal dit jou nie teleurstel nie. Wie het nou nodig om 10000km ver te vlieg net om ‘n foto by ‘n staal standbeeld te neem, wanneer jy netsowel in jou eie, geliefkoosde Somerset -Wes ‘n Instagramable foto kan neem en die Internet breek.

Quotes from our very own learners. Watch out - yours might be next.

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HOLY DOUGH R es t a u r a n t r e v i e w Another one bites the crust.

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f I imagined being in Italy for a day, eating authentic Italian pizza, where the cheese just melts in your mouth; Holy Dough is where I would go to get the goods.

Located in Twin Palm Centre, on Altena Road in Strand, Holy Dough is a takeaway, wood-fired pizza restaurant that serves tasty and unique flavour combos as well as the great classics. Created in true Neapolitan style their unbelievably soft dough is hand rolled by the bakers and placed in

their brick oven. Prices range from R59.00 for a Margherita to R125.00 for a King - mozzarella, sirloin, cherry tomato, rocket and parmesan pizza.

Holy Dough is a hidden gem with jewels for staff: friendly, energetic and hard-working. They are open every day from 12pm – 9pm except on Sundays, when they close at 8pm. Be sure to grab yourself a deliciously cheesy pizza at Holy Dough.

CARRY ON Where are the Potterheads?

If the Harry Potter franchise was the foundation of your childhood, then you’re going to love Ca rry On by Rainbow Rowell.

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arry On is a ghost story, love story, and a mystery.

It has just as much kissing and talking as you'd expect from a Rainbow Rowell novel but far, far more monsters.

The plot involves a school for children with magical abilities, a very powerful and heroic headmaster and a famous Chosen One with loyal friends and a captivating love interest. Sounds familiar, right? Not quite; Carry On is a book with more twists and turns than the Sani Pass.

“Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who’s ever been chosen.” At least that’s what his roommate, Baz, says. Baz might be an evil vampire and a complete git, but he’s probably right. Half the time, Simon can’t even make his wand work, and the other half, he sets something on fire. His mentor is avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there is a magiceating monster running around wearing Simon’s face. It’s their last year at the Watford School of Magicks and Simon’s infuriating nemesis didn’t even bother to show up.

The Chosen One is usually the best and gets the girl but not in this novel though. This story delves into the mind of an unprepared and selfconscious teenage boy, who is forced into a world of magic, without his consent. The novel explores the complexity of the typical teenager; even the spells are based on our pop culture. It alludes to must-discuss topics of modern times, such as politics, where as the main plot includes a fight between two different ideologies in the magical world, LGBT themes, diversity in literature and race equality.

It took me only one chapter to become a hard-core fangirl. The dialogue flows seamlessly and the chapters vary from short and powerful to long and sublime. The entire story is so relatable to most teenagers despite being set in a fantasy world with dragons and nymphs. I recommend this book to everyone, even if fantasy is not your cup of pumpkin juice.

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Raak verlore. Vind jouself.

Na ‘n storie en draaiboek deur Ivan Botha, Dannalee Roberts & Sean Robert Daniels.

‘n Verhaal oor vyf unieke dames wat elkeen van hulself verwag om ‘n sterk en dinamiese persoon te wees, maar diep binne besig is om in hulle eie lewensrivier te verdrink.

hom te vind: ‘n soektog waar elke dame se innerlike konflik hulle konstant in die gesig staar.

Uit desperaatheid om hulle lewens aanmekaar te hou, ontmoet dié vyf dames by ‘n selfhelpgroep, maar besef gou dat avontuurterapie die enigste uitweg is.

Stroomop is ‘n verhaal vol spanning, onverwagse situasies en uitdagings.

Dis definitief ‘n móét lees vir enige vroue tussen die ouderdom van 16 en 65. Doen jouself ‘n guns en gaan koop die boek - dit is ‘n perfekte lekkerleesavontuur vir hierdie Desembervakansie.

Voor hulle hul oë kan uitvee, bevind dié vyf hulself by die Oranjerivier: ‘n plek van stilte, rus en vrede - die perfekte plek om jouself te vind.

Maar wie sou kon raai dat iets hier verkeerd gaan loop? Hulle toergids raak weg en dit is hul missie om die

Sal hierdie vyf vroue deurdruk tot die einde om die gids en hulself te vind?

writer Joline Stubbe | photographer Carlton Kok | designer Olivia Impson

the ultimate HOLIDAY PLAYLIST T h e B l u e T h r e ad t e a m h a s c o m p i l e d a p l a y l i s t o f o u r f a v o u r i t e h i t s , s o m e currently climbing the charts and others golden oldies. Each and everyone is certain to make your road trip just that little bit more perfect — because what’s an adventure without good tunes?

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“Blood red roses” Rod Stewart

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“Mr Bright Side” The Killers

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“Hide” Rainbow Kitten Surprise

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“The kids aren’t alright” Fall Out Boy

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“Beautiful” Flori Mumajesi ft Ledri Vula

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“Sunflower” Post Malone ft Swae Lee

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“Promise” Lucas Graham

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“Sweat” All American Rejects

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“Hou net vas” Uncle Spike

10. “Lucid dreams” Juice WRLD 11. “Weekend” SKZA 12. “Kaleidoscope eyes” Panic ! At The Disco 13. “Thursday” Jess Glynne 14. “Dog days are over” Florence and The Machine 15. “Ai my lam” Ryno Velvet 16. “Too good to be true” Rhys 17. “Televised” HUNNY 18. “Lenie blou” Spoegwolf 19. “ Waste it on me” Steve Aoki ft BTS 20. “Nevermind” Dennis Lloyd

INSTAGRAM @serenanobrega She’s an 18 year old model from Johannesburg with a gorgeous feed a n d , a d m i t t e d l y, a n e n v i a b l e l i f e . S h e a n d h e r y o u n g e r s i s t e r, N a d y a , h a v e a l s o r e c e n t l y s t a r t e d a Yo u t u b e channel to share an insight to their life with her al ready su bstanti al following o f ju st under 9k.

YOUTUBE @ Jon Olsson

He’s a profe ssi onal ski er - turned - youtube- travel - vlog ger and he and his wife travel the world while making beautiful videos that i n s p i r e o t h e r s t o t r a v e l . O r, y o u k n o w, y o u c o u l d j u s t s i t a t h o m e a n d g a p e a t t h e b e a u t y f r o m t h e c o m f o r t o f y o u r b e d l i ke m o s t .

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APP Gweek

Who thought there ’d be an app that could critique your speech quality?

Speak into the app and they ’ll i m p r o v e t h i n g s l i ke w o r d c h o i c e a n d sentence structure.

ARTIST BAD PETER

A relatively new band hailing from Pretoria, they are bound to start making waves in the South African music industry s o o n . W i t h h i t s l i ke S t u p i d o n a Sunday and Sorry Mama they have a ver y alternative / folk s o u n d , m u c h l i ke J e r e m y Loops.

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WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS Make lemon cordial Yo u w i l l n e e d - 2 Lemons - 2 Cups of Water - 2 Cups of White Sugar

Method 1. Zest the lemons and set zest aside for later.

2. Juice both lemons.

3. Bring the sugar and water to boil in a medium saucepan.

4. Boil until the sugar has completely dissolved and then remove from heat.

5. Let the sugar water cool completely .

6. Add the lemon juice and zest.

Your lemon cordial is now ready and can be served with one-part cordial to three-parts water. Enjoy with ice and fresh mint.

Nice bowls You will need two different sized plastic bowls, water and citrus or flowers. Layer the bigger bowl with sliced lemons or flowers of your choice. Then, place the smaller bowl in the big bowl and weigh it down with ice blocks. Afterwards, pour the water into your bigger bowl until it is filled to the brim. Place the bowl in a freezer overnight.

When you need the bowl, use hot water, remove the ice bowl from in-between the two bowls.

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writer Nerise Malan | photographer Lucia Niland | designer Lucia Niland

CHRISTMAS DIY To wrap up the term The holidays are just around the corner and that means that Christmas is too. It’s better to give than to receive but nowadays presents are becoming less and less sentimental. Give from the heart, with your own, custom -made wrapping paper.

Here is a recipe to turn boring, old brown paper into your own wrapping paper:

Yo u w i l l n e e d : - Pencil

- Cardboard

- Paint

- A roll of brown paper

- Scissors

Steps: 1. Take a piece of cardboard and draw the shape that you want to use as your stencil.

Go for something simple, like a Christmas tree or present.

2. Use your pencil to make a small hole in the middle of your shape, then use your scissor to cut the shape out.

3. Place the cardboard anywhere you like on the brown paper and paint over your stencil. Make sure that your stencil remains still while you are painting.

4. Repeat step 3 until you are satisfied with your product.

SALGUEIRO STRIKES AGAIN Nicole is back with all too relatable studying struggles

writer Katya van Drimmelen | photographer Liam Davies | designer Lucia Niland

OUR COVER Jeanri Olwage ‘n Lewe vol passie is die tipe lewe wat ons, as die Blue Threa d, aan die res van die skool wil adverteer en elke kwartaal sit ons met dieselfde probleem… wie in Parel Vallei is noemenswaardig genoeg om aan daardie rol te voldoen? Ons hoef nie eers twee keer te gedink het oor die passievolle, vellie-mal Jeanri Olwage nie.

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eanri is ‘n plat op die aarde mens met ‘n positiewe gesindheid oor alles en almal op ons songesoende planeet. Dit is altyd ‘n bonus om iemand te ken wie se lag uit hulle uit straal en dis iets waaraan Jeanri glad nie ‘n tekort het nie. Sy glo dat jou verstand alles te bowe gaan en met die regte ingesteldheid is jy tot enige iets in staat. Wat ‘n ongelooflike inspirasie!

Om klein en eenvoudige oomblikke te waardeer is een van die beste eienskappe om in hierdie gejaagde lewe te hê en dit is net een van die baie spesiaale eienskappe wat Jeanri na die tafel toe bring. Jeanri is nie net blaf en geen byt nie, nee, sy het

mooi bewys dat sy alles wat sy sê op ‘n letterlike manier toepas. Die ATKVkomitee, matriekbal-komitee en die gees van Parel Vallei het almal vir Jeanri aan hulle kant. Sy is passievol oor haar dans, netball, kindertjies en diere en oorweeg om in die sogenaamde grootmens wêreld haar passies verder uit te leef in die landbou bedryf.

Net om hier te sit en skryf oor hierdie fenomenale mens verander Jeanri my lewe een glimlag op ‘n slag. Haar positiewe gesindheid is iets om werklik na op te kyk.

Sy is altyd gretig om nuwe mense te ontmoet so wie weet, dalk verander hierdie plattelandse juweel jou lewe ook!

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