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LetLet The Good Times Roll! The Good Times Roll!

Embracing the Journey, Not Running the Race

Raoul Owens American School of Cape Town The Good Times turns one this issue, and As a parent however, I have become very mineof the were stillInternational scribbling doodles. Ait’schance glimpse of a grainy cut-out from a local Hout We recognise the necessity and the possibility of athis close a bitter-sweet birthday that has left me aware of how easy it is to be sucked into the A worry for any parent really, two A chance glimpse of a grainy cut-out from a local Hout We recognise the necessity and the possibility of a close Bay posted on Facebook in March, brought it and harmonious community. We also acknowledge that ratherpaper, contemplative. comparing game. That competitive streak year experience deficit really shows them Bay paper, posted on Facebook in March, brought it and harmonious community. We also acknowledge that all together in remains a massive, blinding flash. The teaching it liesour with our with children. 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The Unsung Heroes of Hout Bay Volunteer EMS

The Hout Bay Volunteer EMS Ambulance.

Moving swiftly through the streets, red lights flashing, siren wailing, the volunteer crew on board the ambulance are ready to assist with whatever emergency awaits them at any given address. Dedicating their weekends to helping those in need, the Hout Bay Volunteer EMS crews are quick to respond to each call for help. Hout Bay Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (HBVEMS) is a community volunteer organisation which aims to provide the highest quality of medical care to those in need. Working weekend shifts on the ambulance, which was generously donated by Nucleus 7 years ago, this group of 30 volunteers are all trained and registered medics. Their day jobs vary, with some being involved in first aid training whilst others are busy studying or working in unrelated fields such as engineering, marketing or sales. A number of the

Matt and Mike with the kids of Best Buddies, Hout Bay.

volunteers are furthering their paramedical qualifications or pursuing medical degrees. Despite these varied backgrounds, what unites them is a passion for helping others and using their skills and training in times of need. During weekend shifts the service responds to calls for assistance from Metro EMS or the local neighbourhood watch. Whilst the ambulance is based in Hout Bay and primarily assists those in the valley, if no other ambulance is available the crew will respond to others areas for priority calls. 90% of the patients are from disadvantaged communities and the majority of calls are related to chronic illness (such as heart disease, diabetes and HIV) and assaults. The service is proud to celebrate its 21st anniversary this year and is grateful for the on-going support received from the community. Over the years, businesses and

Volunteers Liz and Matt with Rotary Hout Bay President John Routley.

individuals have stepped up to meet the costs associated in running an ambulance service such as fuel, maintenance and equipment. Recently, Rotary Hout Bay, Nucleus, Hout Bay Insurance Brokers and Hout Bay Neighbourhood Watch have all contributed generously to the organisation. HBVEMS is committed to helping the community in as many ways as possible. During the recent fire in Imizamo Yethu the volunteers helped to coordinate refreshment for the fire fighters and donations for the residents who lost their homes. Two of them also recently spent the morning with the kids at Best Buddies Play Group, Hout Bay to teach them about the ambulance and who to call in an emergency. The kids loved looking inside the ambulance and trying on the gear. If you’d like to support the organisation in any way, please contact them on info@

houtbayems.org.za and be sure to like their Facebook Page (www.facebook. com/hbvems). Bank Details for donations: Hout Bay Volunteer EMS ABSA Seapoint Acc no: 4056006737 Branch code: 630309

Fire fighters enjoying some refreshments kindly donated by the community.

Mark your calendar now for the annual Hout Bay Green Faire on October 25 this year, with recycled goods stalls by manned by Grade 3 classes across the schools in the valley and an Eco Fashion Show, this is an event not to be missed!


iKhaya le Themba: Ensuring Strong Family Units

iKhaya le themba, Home of Hope, is an NPO birthed out of Kenilworth Vineyard Church, Cape Town in 2004, with Liesl Eliastam as the visionary founder. Katherine Morse took the reigns in 2007 and further developed the staff, buildings and program. She handed over to Nicky Lloyd in 2012 to continue the legacy of care and support to orphaned and vulnerable children, and their families.

“We long for a world where every child has a hope and a future and the effects of poverty, trauma and HIV & AIDS are no longer seen.”

Ikhaya le Themba offers holistic After School Care programs to primary school children of Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay. This service includes home visiting, advocacy and

referral for their family carers. We work to ensure that family units remain strong under the strain of illness and poverty and to support communities in caring for their orphaned and vulnerable children.

We All Have Huge Potential: Brain Gym® and Edu-K Aurélie Lemière is an experienced Primary School Teacher, an Educational Kinesiologist and a Brain Gym Practitioner who understands very well the needs of the teachers and the students in the Educational System in order for them to truly enjoy the learning experience more fully. She has been involved in Brain Gym® training and Educational Kinesiology(Edu-K) since 2011 and is very passionate and competent in what she does. She is also a dedicated peace activist and she has volunteered in helping communities to become self-empowered through schools specifically and through peace events such as Cape Town International Day of Peace, Global Oneness Day and the One Billion Women Rising Campaign. She believes Educators and Teachers who play a huge role in our society should be rewarded and acknowledged for their great work. Educational Programs such as Brain Gym/ Edu-K, which can help both teachers and students to excel in learning in a stress-free

environment, should be implemented in all the schools in order for everyone to happily reach their full learning potential. Her aim, through the Brain Gym/Edu-K Program, is to create an ethical and enabling environment where human needs are met, and every person is given the proper opportunity to fulfil his or her potential for both personal benefit and for the community. Aurélie has a large focus outside of the Educational System too. She facilitates both individual and group sessions/ workshops to achieve specific goals in order to succeed in all areas of life. In these sessions/workshops, she teaches easy, quick, fun and energising movements (with music) that integrate the whole mind-body system for enhanced learning, optimal performance and for greater wellbeing. How can Brain Gym make a difference? • Brain Gym activates the brain for maximum learning. You become

more creative in your thoughts and ideas. You become emotionally more balanced. You take action with enthusiasm and high levels of motivation. You discover how to take in new information and to act on that information effectively. • Brain Gym makes living and learning easier and more natural. The changes in learning and behaviour are often immediate and profound. • Brain Gym releases stress from the system. Some of Brain Gym’s strongest features: • It is easy to do and suitable for children, teens and adults. • It shows results in a short period of time, in some cases immediately. Learning skills improve such as concentration, reading, writing, spelling, maths, memory, creativity, listening, self-esteem, confidence and more. • It can easily be done at work, at school and at home.

Our Brain Gym/Edu-K vision: “Movement is the door of learning. To live is to move. Life is ever changing, ever shifting and ever demanding. Brain Gym® teaches us how to move with our challenges, our dreams and our goals. At the Educational Kinesiology Foundation, we believe that there are no learning disabilities, only learning blocks. We are all learning-blocked to the extent that we have mastered the art of not moving.” Dr Paul Dennison-Founder of Brain Gym/ Edu-K. Contact Aurélie for queries & bookings (workshops and sessions): 079-800-2749 Email: aureliebraingym@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: Lili Brain Gym http://aureliebraingym@wordpress.com Wednesday Classes at Amani House, 14 Martingale Avenue, Hout Bay (near World of Birds) Children (45min.) 2:45pm to 3:30pm; Teens: 4 to 5pm, Adults: 5:30pm (for 1h).


Where were you born? Cape Town, South Africa Where did you study? UWC & University of Middlesex, UK What was your favourite subject at school? Biology Who was your favourite teacher (including what they taught)? Ms Houghton, my History teacher. What is your favourite day of the week and why? Friday because it is the start of the weekend. What star sign are you? Leo Describe (briefly) a special teaching moment? My Teacher’s assistant checking the flammable and corrosive cupboard for stock and nearly passing out (funniest moment).My senior class of 2011 achieving 15 “A” grades in the final exams! (special moment).

Where were you born? Cape Town Where did you study? UCT What was your favourite subject at school? Biology, Art & Design Who was your favourite teacher? Mr Bruce Probyn, (Biology) & Mrs Dale Hartman, (Biology) What is your favourite day of the week and why? I don’t really have one, but I quite like Fridays. What star sign are you? Genini A special moment while teaching? There have been many but a highlight was being invited to participate/march in the Nice Carnival in France – I coached the Drum Majorette Squad at the time and they were the WP Champions – hence the invitation. We has an awesome time and the experience – unforgettable!

Kevin Dreyer, AISCT.

Fiona Earl, Bergvliet High School.

A B’Earthday Party - You’re Invited!

Where were you born? Where were you born? Windhoek, Namibia Klerksdorp, North West. Where did you study? Where did you study? University of Pretoria & University North West University of Stellenbosch. What was your favourite subject ? What was your favourite subject? Maths & Biology Biology & Accounting Your favourite teacher? The UP (www.theup.org.za) is about to Nicola adds; “It’s our intention to inspire Who was your favouritecelebrate teacher? Mrs Venter (Maths Grade 10 - 12) 10 years of service, steadily families to play together, we do a lot of Mr Viljoen who taught Biology. What sign are you?corporate joy work and thought why not growing UP from just star 2 Hospital Care Which is your favourite day of the week and why? Clowns to over 75Taurus in Cape Town and now bring some team-building type games to our also Gauteng. Saturday, I get to do all the things I enjoy. A special moment whileB’Earthday teaching?Party and build family/groups To celebrate that 10years ago our joy- of friends as teams. There will be loads of A special moment while teaching? When I was busy teaching Gr 2 swimming, after weeks and inspiring work began to Be on this bonus entertainment too – including theatre, At my previous school I slipped and ploughed persevering & dance”as he was learning to Eartha –path we are weeks having of a practicing HUGE 10thandmusic through the students on the stairs. At the bottom,B’EARTHDAY I stormed PARTY. swim, Zac Shapiro just “got it” are andR50p/p started swimming widths Tickets (for all ages & remember feeof includes yourdoing donation to THE Nicolaended Jackman –and founder The joined UP and thethe the headmaster’s feet out from under him and we both in nooftime, rest the class lengths inUP all – ensuring UP’s 10th year is the largest JOY GLAMOUR’s WOMEN of the up on the floor in his office. He wasn’t impressed,one butofit had strokes! I loved it! YEAR for 2013 says; “This is such a special outreach ever) high entertainment value for the students! milestone for us, we have really grown Travel the world & support the growth of UP, we used to UPlift just 100 children

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Where were you born? Cape Town Where did you study? Cape Town Teachers’ College & UNISA What was your favorite subject? English & History Who was your favourite teacher? I enjoyed most of my teachers. Which is your favourite day of the week? Saturday, for the lovely walks I do. What star sign are you? Capricorn. A special moment while teaching? There have been so many! I think the amazing things we’ve been able to do for different charities as part of our Outreachwith have been very special.

Reflections

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in our lives, but this needs to be a As 2013 is ongoing, experience. We need fast drawing Gail Williams, Bergvliet Primary School. towards our goals and make th to a close, changing. what better Do you want to lose 5kg? We time for Where were you born? Cape Town yourself a year to do it. That way it “Reflections” off and you will have changed yo Where did you study? Cape Town What happened to our list of New Years pattern for life. Teachers’ College & UNISA resolutions we wrote out with such How are you going to spend more t thefavourite kids. Allowsubject? 10 minutes a day e determination at the beginningWhat of the was year?your Geography you get the equivalent of 8 days a y Did we spend more quality time with the with teacher? the little people. kids? Your favourite Jackie The fact is, if we set our expecta Did we lose those extra kilos?Wibberley (Geography) high, we set ourselves up for fai Did we stop smoking? What star sign are you? Scorpio the other hand, if we aim for so Did we clean the car weekly? And many, Yourmore! favourite day of the week? achievable, it is win – win, and many Friday, have are, the we whole weekend good.of me and I do Well, the Ichances did none of the ahead So for 2014, think seriously abo above, and to to set complicate matters, we feel not have the alarm to wake up early in the morning. I matters to you – work out a pract bad that we did not. switch off the clock on Friday morning and only reset it on With 2014 around the corner, we will most period, write it in the front of yo Sunday evening. likely repeat the whole process. Well, diary and look forward to positiv A special moment while teaching? let’s think about this. We would all like to at the end of 2014. luck andbeautiful see you again next make improvements Whencertain I was changes on sickand leave, the childrenGood wrote such letters and cards and delivered a care basket filled with all Maggie, (Margerett Macfarlane) was born in Cape Town, and has been in sorts of delicious nibbles. most of her life. She won the “SA Business Woman of the Year” award

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Daniel Francois Smit, Constantia Waldorf School. Herzlia Constantia Primary School.group and other and Helen Goodchild, Kirstenhof PrimaryCouncillor School for St Luke’s Hosp export. She is trained as a Bereavement fastest travelling and now with theErika, ever-growing interest in dressed, Where were you born? 3500 Capechildren Town every month. It’s the most (group Where booking were youdiscounts born? available). awesomely YAY experience to see how On arrival your friends or family group will Where did you study? UCT Simons Townpassport & then you will be a group sharing JOY effects everyone, the giver, the receive What was your favourite subject Where did you to explore thestudy? 13 different countries receiver and?all who witness the exchange.” able enjoy all the bonus entertainment too. On December 16th 2013 – The UP is and English UCT 10 years sharing and growing Your favourite teacher?creating CAPE TOWN’s FIRST EVER Celebrate What was your of favourite subject? PUBLIC B’EARTHDAY PARTY… JOY & let’s raise FUN and FUNDS for Ms Sulzer (English) Biology Families will be able to simultaneously the UP and envision love & joy growing What star sign are you?support TaurusThe UP’s amazing work, whilst around the world! Your favourite day of having the week? a HEAP of fun travelling a mini- Venue: Kronendal Primary Hout Bay Time: – 5pm teacher? at into Kronendal Primary School. Your10am favourite Tuesday! By then I have world settled Brian Isaacs, Biology the swing of things and am ready for the rest of the week! About The UP - TheFred UP isCoker a Not for&Profit Organisation 122-357 NPO, founded in 2003. They are an arts for health humanitarian company, committed bringing UPliftment and extra emotional Your favourite day of the toweek? A special moment while teaching? care to sick & traumatised children in communities, homes & hospitals. Sharing joy sUPports the Monday, it’s the of10a years new they’ve week. been actively building, sharing When pupils make me laugh at something; when achildren’s struggling well-being & recuperation. Forstart almost and inspiring “Care Clowning, laughter, play, our kindness – caring for one another – that’s special moment while teaching? pupil FINALLY understands something; when pupils ask mejoy… A UP; WE are all joy catalysts creating a healthier happier humanKIND.” (www.theup.org.za) Allaward thosewinning “lightactress, bulb” voice moments irrespective the over class20you how I am feeling, or what my opinion is… all of these are is an Nicola Jackman artist and joy Catalyst.ofWith years acting experience, including 3 years in Isidingo and numerous stage & film productions. are teaching. moments that are extremely special. I love my job,professional and I love she’s one of the key voice artists in ZAnews, where she voices Helen Zille, Lindiwe seeing young minds develop into astounding toolsCurrently of intellect Masabuko, Lady Gaga, Yolande Visser, Deborah Patta, Michelle Obama and many more. As a joy and self-sufficiency. catalyst, she’s been playing seriously at inspiring people to enjoy life, step out of their stressful limiting behaviour and become “yay-saying, solution orientated beings”. (www.nicolajackman.

Kaydy Stofberg, Norman Henshilwood Highcom) School.

Zeid Baker, South Peninsula High School

oversaw the “Look Good, Feel Better” imitative in Cape Town for a number (They provide make over workshops for cancer patients at various hospitals.) She Where were you born? Durban as an Image Consultant and firmly believes that we all need some colour in our li gives motivational talks and Where is traineddid as ayou “Lifestudy? Skills” coach. Natal - Durban UCT She has been happily marriedUniversity for 46 years,ofhas 2 children and & 2 wonderful grand all close by. These days she What take it awas bit easier enjoys the moment. She exe your and favourite subject? least 3 times a week and hopes to start drumming English, History &soon. Drama

Your favourite teacher? Tips for Healthy Teeth this Christm Moira Winslow who was my drama

teacher and hadare such enthusiasm much older. This is because th permanent tooth below or above and believed in her pupils’ talent. come out. Your favourite day of the week? Here are some great tips to help k Every day is a pleasure! I enjoy Tuesdays because teeth healthywe andhave shiny this Christm extramural dram for the seniors and I have to every m • some Brush free your time teeth after remove every bit of food. catch up with Admin. A special moment while teaching? • Use a soft toothbrush and toot that contains fluoride – the stu There are, of course, many special moments.makes I particularly teeth stronger. enjoy being greeted enthusiastically by past pupilsat who areand brush in • Begin the gum now young adults and full of confidence andcircular joy. movements towards th of the teeth.

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Where were you born? In the Karoo, (Dorpie called Jansenville.) What was your favourite subject? French & Biology Who was your favourite teacher? (Late) Mr. Lateghan (Biology) Which is your favourite day? Every day because I love to teach! A special moment while teaching? A really special moment was teaching a class at Huntington Primary in Chester, England last year. I was doing a lesson in guava tasting (which is almost unheard of in England) and watching their facial expressions and reactions was hilarious.

Bryan Alton Cuff, Westcott Primary School.

Each of us get 20 milk teeth after we are born. They are important, because healthy milk teeth help your jawbone and mouth’s muscles develop better – and make your smile beautiful! Between your fifth and thirteenth birthday you lose them, because you are becoming bigger and need bigger teeth. You then get 32 brand new teeth, which you have to keep forever. Sometimes one or two of your milk teeth remain in your mouth until you

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When the Bough Breaks

On a cold and wet evening in mid May, local restaurant La Cuccina rang out with the laughter of happy strangers revelling in warmth and delicious aromas at the book launch of local Hout Bay mum, author and well known South African actor, Casey B Dolan’s second book, When the Bough Breaks. Fresh off the back of her Best Actress win at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival in America, Casey looked stunning in an ensemble from the new local boutique, Tom Cat Couture. Hosted by SABC3 and Goodhope FM’s Leigh Anne Williams, the evening was sponsored by Kwela Books, Cosmopolitan and Leopard’s Leap Wine. For just R170/per ticket, guests were treated to a magnificent spread by Ian and Steve of La Cuccina and gift packs included a copy of Casey’s novel, handmade soap from Casey’s mum, a new copy of Cosmopolitan

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and exciting book prizes worth over R 1 000 were given away too. James Woodhouse, Kwela Books Publisher, introduced Casey, who’s child attends school here in the valley, with an amusing story about why it took so long for him to look at the manuscript initially, something to do with “...Shades of Grey”, but explained his surprise and delight when he eventually picked it up. This is exactly what I felt by around page 3, when I lost the sense of narrator and was wholly consumed by the story. This roller coaster of a novel hooked me in and tossed me out the other side with no sense of decorum. I had a glimpse of someone else’s life and realised that I had loved, hated, pitied and admired the main character in equal doses, she was real, she was me, she was Everywoman. Says Casey, “I think that throughout life, and particularly when a woman enters marriage, compromise becomes a very prevalent aspect of maintaining balance, often building resentment and feelings of having lost aspects of herself. Handling those feelings often leads to choices that wreak havoc and consequences that change the lives of families.” By no means an easy read, Casey’s first novel is a definite must read. We have two copies to giveaway, compliments of Kwela Books and Casey: To win please e-mail your name, age & address to win@thegoodtimes.co.za Our thanks to Kwela Books and Casey who hosted us, for a wonderful evening.


Daisy Elias, AISCT

Tarryn Phillips, Grade 11, Bergvliet High.

Bergvliet Primary.

Kate Somers, Constantia Waldorf.

Rocky Schlesinger, Grade 2, Herzlia Constantia Primary.

Rachel Carstens, Grade 5, Kirstenhof Primary.

Jawaad Soeker Grade 9, Norman Henshilwood High.

Taahir Effendi, Grade 11, South Peninsula High.

Alexandra De Rose, Grade 7, Sweet Valley Primary.


AISCT Sports Banquet Speaker: Prof Tim Noakes

Article by Juan Bautista Cavagana. This year’s Sports Banquet took place at AISCT on May 24. This was a ceremony dedicated to all the sports participant coaches that were involved throughout the year. There were five sports celebrated in the ceremony: soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis and rugby. All the sports had a

captain that led the teams with the help of the coaches. For each of the sports teams there were three awards given: MVP (most valuable player), Most Improved, and Best Spirit. Along with those awards there were the top awards which were top male athlete and top female athlete, awarded to Julius Kruger and Roxanne Taku. This year’s Sports Banquet speaker was the

well-known Prof. Tim Noakes, who spoke about the important of sports in one’s life. He also spoke about the motivation that one puts towards sport and how it is reflected in the results of the individual game and the achievement of success. He also mentioned the importance of a healthy mind that will keep one’s body healthy and functioning. “The brain is the most important organ

of the body, without it the body doesn’t function properly. Once you lose your brain, you lost the race.” The best part of sports banquet was seeing everybody on stage and listening to the speeches by the captains. This year’s 20132014 Sports Banquet was an emotional and amazing event that brought all AISCT teammates together.

Annual AISCT Fashion Show First for Student-Led Conferences Article by Alexa Bortz and Aya Karlieva. On May 29 the American International School of Cape Town hosted their annual Fashion Show. It was organized by AISCT’s student council’s event coordinator, Romy Southey. The show included many well-known brands such as Sissy Boy, Billabong, Monsoon, Big Blue among others. It was a fun experience trying on clothes, as well as doing make-up and hair and walking on the runway. We were lucky enough to be entertained with musical performances by two AISCT students, Felicity Jacobs and Frances Sholto-Douglas. The show was a huge success and wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the models, backstage crew and most importantly Romy. The AISCT Fashion show is a major highlight of the school year and is definitely not one to missed next year, so put it on your calendar now for May 2015.

Article by Alyssa Bernard. This year is the first time that AISCT conducted Student-Led Conferences (SLC), when students collected work from the year and created academic goals for themselves. The students invited their parents so they could discuss their yearly progress with them as they presented their portfolios of work. After the students finished, the parents could ask questions on their children’s school work. Then we all attended a reception with tea and biscuits. It was a great experience because students were able to speak with their parents about their academic success and could be praised by them. AISCT was inspired by our sister school in China who does this every year. In addition, students get a chance to talk with their parents without feeling intimidated or nervous. Some students believe that since it was the first year it would not work, but it was a great experience. We hope in the future the SLCs will continue and become a part of the annual end-of-school activities.

19 Year Old Developer Puts 2048 App on the Map Ever since the latest number one most popular app “Flappy Bird” was removed by the developer Dong Nguyen due to copyrighted material regarding Nintendo, people have been trying to find a new game to replace their needs. Fortunately 2048 – a new popular app – has been developed. Beginning its development in March 2014, it started out as an online game for the computer. The game consisted of numbered tiles on a grid that the player has to slide to add them together and create a tile with the number 2048. The game developer, nineteen-year-old Gabriele Cirulli, took an idea from a previous game to see if he could create a game from scratch in one weekend. Astonishingly, over 4 million visitors started playing the game during the first

week that he put it online. Gabriele Cirulli claims that he is planning on putting the game on the app and play store but is not planning on selling it due to the fact that the whole idea of the game was not his own. 2048 is likely to become the next top app after Flappy Bird and the Candy Crush saga.

“Almost like Candy Crush for math geeks” Wall Street Journal

Review by Bruce Milliken.


Creative Writing Piece: Stop Being Ugly! No, I don’t mean that everyone needs to become more physically attractive. In fact, I think that people have the right to be as hideous as they please. When I say “stop being ugly”, I’m referring to inner beauty – and before you roll your eyes and flip the page, try hearing what I have to say. Have you ever met a person who you immediately perceive as being gorgeous, only to find them less and less attractive as time goes on? Or perhaps you’ve made

a friend who you find to be on the below average side of the beauty scale, later realizing their beauty more and more. I know that I’ve experienced such transformations in perception quite a few times, and I’ve come to discover that what lies behind the eyes brings out one’s smile more than any lipstick ever could. People simply look a lot better when they have appealing personalities. Therefore, if you want people to perceive you well

- whether internally or externally – stop being ugly. Be sharing; be generous; be humble; be excitable; be courteous; be compassionate; be dependable; be anything but ugly. Besides, it never helps to be rude. Imagine if you were having a terrible day. Your cat dies, your boyfriend dumps you, you have a fight with your mom – and to top it all off, your classmate decides to tell you that you look sick and should try wearing a little

more makeup. Would your day not be so much better if that “constructive criticism” were replaced with a compliment? People don’t seem to realize that other people’s happiness can lie in their hands. If everyone is just a little bit nicer and more accepting of others, the world will not only inhabit more joyful people, it will also inhabit more attractive people. By Anonymous.

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Twenty Teams at Bergvliet’s 6th Battle of the Books

Photo: Tairiro Wafawarowa, Collette Boshoff, Michael Moser(captain), Kyle Rossouw and Sherri Barrett

17 Cape Town high schools fielding 20 teams went head to head in a battle of the bookworms to celebrate World Book Day on the 23 April 2014 at Bergvliet High School. John Maytham was the fearless quizmaster who grilled the teams on their literature smarts. From sci-fi to classics, dystopian to Shakespeare the teams had to be all-rounders to excel in this epic battle. Westerford emerged the victors with Bergvliet proudly in 2nd place and Camps Bay and Herschel in joint 3rd with Springfield placed 4th.

Thanks to our new partners and sponsors - Reader’s Warehouse, the teams were rewarded generously with vouchers and books and donations for the upliftment of their libraries. Audience members were also winners thanks to audience questions and spot prizes donated by Reader’s Warehouse. The quiz was started six years ago in the Bergvliet High School library with just eight teams competing. It has now become an annual event much looked forward to by all high school book lovers.

Jaymo Helps Keeps Out the Cold

A Visit From Paul Adams

Cobras Coach, Paul Adams visited Bergvliet High School to give a motivational speech and hand over 1st Team Rugby Caps and Certificates of Recognition to the captains of the various Winter sporting codes at the school. Below is the Bergvliet High School U19A Rugby Team.

Bergvliet High School’s Jaymo Reynolds collected socks and scarves to donate to the Bergvliet Lions Club Winter Sock Project for the Homeless. Pictured with Jason is Sandy Roman, secretary of the Lions Club who said, “We really need to thank you for publicising our appeal to the learners at Bergvliet High School and to thank Jaymo and his mom for this wonderful donation. It is very encouraging to know that there are such kind hearted people out there. Our plan is to distribute the items very soon, we are going to start with the homeless in the area and then move on from there to other areas”. If anyone has any socks, scarves, beanies or gloves which they would like to donate, please drop off at Meadowridge Library, Bergvliet High School’s Interact Society or ring Sandy on 021 762 1048.


Melissa Makes WP Team 2 in Top 11 at Eisteddfod

Melissa Groenewald in grade 12 was chosen for the Western Province U/18 B action netball team at the end of 2013. Melissa is pictured here (1st on the left) with her team mates during their tour to Centurion, Gauteng from 29 March 2014 to 5 April 2014.

Grade 12 Science Practical

Three of the Bergvliet High School’s nine art entries in the prestigious Stellenbosch Kunswedstryd have been selected into the top eleven of the Eisteddfod. 

We congratulate Annabella Bekker (Grade 12 - Sculpture), Tarryn Phillips (Grade 11 - Painting) and Robyn Kruyer (Grade 10 - Drawing) on their well-earned success, in the company of many well established art centres.

The Top 11 had their work exhibited at the Prizewinners’ Concert on Sunday, 8th June 2014 at Stellenbosch University’s Ender Hall.

High Praise for Musicians

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The Bergvliet High School Music Department entered the Cape Town Eisteddfod last weekend and achieved the following results: Saxophone Quartet: Gold Diploma (more than 95%), J1 & J2: Diploma (more than 90%) and Concert Band: High Honours (more than 85%)

 Band leaders: J 1 - Harlene Veotte, J 2 - Lee-Anne Ricketts and Saxophone Quartet and Concert Band - Simon Bates

Head of Music at Bergvliet High, Jody Engelbrecht said, “Well done to all the wonderful and hardworking musicians and teachers, we are proud of you. This is a wonderful achievement not only for the learners involved but for Bergvliet High School’s Music Department, which continues to impress”. Following on from their amazing achievements at the Cape Town Eisteddfod J-1 and J-2 performed at the Baxter Big Band Festival on Saturday 31 May…we continue to be impressed! PHOTO: Senior Jazz Band with Band Leader Harlene Veotte.


Art & Music Bring Balance & Peace to Life

Back from left to right: Kelley Moodley, Hannah Stevens, Zukiswa Cook Front: Dayna Harris, Claire Jenkins, Mrs Margy Hamman, Hannah Dunlop and Kirsten Bessick

Back: Liam Stevens, Mrs Stephanie Marais, Mia Baatjes Front: Joshua Freese and Ethan Job-Beziek

Music has always played a central role in the school life of Bergvliet Primary School learners. From their early days in Reception Grade the children are shown the magic of music, developing an appreciation and love of all things musical – movement, song and dance. In Grade Two our learners spend time learning the basics of playing the recorder, an excellent introduction into the art of coaxing pleasing sounds from an essentially simple wind instrument. There is always a waiting list of learners eager to avail themselves of the opportunity to learn to play a particular instrument, either in group sessions or on a one-to-one basis with the music teacher. We offer instruction in piano, keyboard, cello, violin, viola, guitar and recorder. Our dedicated team of music staffers are Mrs Margie Hamann, Mrs Stephanie Marais and Ms Tamara Bates. Mrs Hamann is a part-time member of staff who has taught at BPS since July 1990. She studied music at the University of Cape Town with her first instrument being the violin and her second instrument the piano. Mrs Hamann’s favourite composer is Bach. She currently has 25 violin pupils, 1 cello pupil, 9 piano students and she rehearses with the members of the BPS String Ensemble. Mrs Marais is also a UCT Music Graduate with her joint majors being the piano and the cello. Her favourite composers are Chopin and Schumann. Mrs Marais began her teaching career at Bergvliet Primary in 1996 – she teaches the piano, cello, classical and folk guitar, keyboard and recorder, as well as taking class groups for music lessons. Mrs Marais is the accompanist for the Bergvliet Primary School Junior and Senior Choirs.

Ms Bates, a University of Stellenbosch graduate majoring in Piano, is the Choir Mistress at Bergvliet Primary and teaches recorder, viola, violin, piano and guitar. Ms Bates, who commenced at Bergvliet Primary in 2009, found naming her favourite composer difficult, but settled on Debussy – she is also the teacher in charge of the BPS Recorder Ensemble. Our Music Department organised an Evening of Choir Music for senior choirs of local schools on Thursday, 24 April 2014, and on Wednesday, 11 June 2014 we hosted our annual mid-year Music Concert which always provides an excellent platform for our learners to share their musical progress with a very appreciative and supportive audience. Bergvliet Primary School has a long record of achieving excellence at the Cape Town Eisteddfod, both for group and individual music performances and also for choir contributions from both our Junior and Senior Choirs. There are 30 children in the Junior Choir and 60 learners make up the Senior Choir. Art is also extremely popular at our school – in addition to the weekly visits to the Art Room made by all the classes from Grade One to Grade Seven, there is also a very popular extramural Art Club for Grade Four to Seven learners, and Junior Arts and Crafts activities for Grades One to Three. It is exciting and inspirational to witness just how much creativity exists in the souls of our enthusiastic and talented young artists. We acknowledge the great importance of having music and art as part of the life of the developing child – it gives a sense of selfconfidence, balance and peace to life.


Excellent 2013 WCED Systemic Test Results Back: Mrs Jacky de Kock (Deputy-Principal), Mrs Lynette de Beer (Principal), Mrs Tracy Noor (Grade 6), Miss Janine Matthys (Grade 3), Mrs Elsa Hector (Grade 6), Mrs Marilyn Reynolds (Grade 6) Front: Miss Alison Harlock, Judith Ashton (Grade 3)

We were very proud to share the news of our excellent results in the WCED 2013 Systemic Tests, which are developed according to the Curriculum framework and show the pass percentage (50%) results of BPS: Grade Three Mathematics 100% pass rate Grade Three Language 90,2 % pass rate Grade Six Mathematics 95,2% pass rate Grade Six Language 100% pass rate Teachers, parents and pupils share the credit for these most satisfying results.

At a special function held by the WCED on Tuesday, 18 February 2014 we were given a certificate and R20 000 to use for the purchase of educational resources for our school. Of particular interest is the fact that of the 21 schools in our Circuit (Circuit Two) Bergvliet Primary School was the only school to achieve 100% pass rate in Mathematics (Grade 3) and 100% pass rate in English (Grade 6). We received an additional surprise shortly after this when we were notified of a further R22 000,00 awarded to us by the WCED for the increase in the number of learners passing mathematics at our school in the above Systemic Tests. Excellent results indeed!

Fund-Raising Fun and Sporting Triumphs

Abigail Smith and Lana Fouten

Stacey Godola and Tia September

Jenna Mentoor and Caitlyn Rix

In the midst of the Winter Cold Fronts we dared to schedule our major Second Term Fundraiser on Saturday, 24 May 2014, and the weather played along. As we completed the last match of the morning, the Parents versus the Staff, the skies began weeping in earnest. However, it was a morning of great

fun and healthy energising on our South Field, with the whole school involved, playing hockey, netball and soccer. On the sporting front Abigail Smith and Lana Fouten, two of our Grade Seven learners, were successful in reaching the second round of the Western Province

Netball Trials in the U13 section. In the U12 section two of our Grade Six learners, Stacey Godola and Tia September, persevered to Round Three of the Trials. Caitlyn Rix and Jenna Mentoor, both in the same Grade Seven class, were participants in the U13 Girls’ Zonal Hockey Trials, with

Gabriel Flint, Adam Aspeling, Dillan Rix and Ryan Craig

Jenna reaching Round Two. In the U13 Boys’ Hockey Trials four of our Grade Seven learners, Dillan Rix, Ryan Craig, Adam Aspeling and Gabriel Flint were participants, with Gabriel earning a place in the Zonal C Team. Well done to all concerned.

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Constantia Waldorf: Education towards Freedom Constantia Waldorf School was established on its present site in 1967 and is the oldest Waldorf School in Cape Town, in fact in Africa. Our school is co-educational and the curriculum and methods of teaching are based on the educational insights of philosopher, scientist and educationist, Rudolf Steiner. From the first Waldorf school established in Stuttgart, Germany in 1919, our school is now part of a growing movement of 18 registered school in South Africa and more than 1200 schools worldwide. Waldorf schools aim at providing a warm, rich, challenging education in which the needs of the whole human being are met throughout school life. Our school has classes from

Playgroup to Matric. We offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the physical, emotional and cognitive needs of the growing child at their various stages of development. Artistic activity is accorded as much educational value as the humanities, science and technology. Our curriculum is geared towards the cultivation of flexibility, imagination and confidence in practical skills as well as academic achievement. Waldorf education supports the idea that each individual human being brings something new with them into this world. This germ of the future is something which should not be obliterated in school, for it is the spark of

individuality itself, of human destiny. We are committed to integrate and support diversity of culture, race, religion, gender, abilities and socio-economic background into our school. It is our educational ideal to strengthen each child’s unique individuality, while encouraging healthy social responsibility, so that our children as adults may become proactive, integrated members of society. We consistently achieve excellent National Senior Certificate matric results each year. In 2013, 26 students wrote the National matric, and all of them achieved a Bachelor’s pass. Within the Matric group there were 53 distinctions obtained.

“The Tempest” by Class 9 Class 12 Projects for 2014 Every year the class 9s at Constantia Waldorf School perform a full length, 5 act Shakespeare comedy as part of their basic curriculum. This production takes the children on a journey of discovery as they commit to their character and to the many hours of rehearsal, culminating in a week of performances. The Tempest is a timeless play: of contrasts and redemption that will strike a chord with today’s audience. With characters that portray the spectrum of human nature, from Caliban’s reluctant servitude to Ferdinand’s admirable acts of service, from Anotonio’s greed and cunning to Gonzalo’s honour and loyalty, Shakespeare holds a mirror in which we can all find our flaws and our salvation. After spending twelve years in exile with his young daughter, Prospero, once the Duke of Milan, uses his magical powers to cause those whom he holds responsible for his banishment to be shipwrecked upon his island. And thus he is faced with an inner struggle and ultimately comes to the decision: “Yet with my nobler reason ’gainst my fury do I take part. The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance.” So, do make a point of joining us and giving your support to the Nines of 2014, at Constantia Waldorf School from 1 - 6 September starting at 7pm.

The Class 12 project marks the culmination of the Waldorf School curriculum. For some of the pupils, this might have been a 15 year journey which started in Kindergarten. Class 12 pupils are challenged to set themselves a task of some magnitude and given 6 months to complete this task. These projects offer the individual an opportunity to undergo both an inner and an outer process and is somewhat a rite of passage. The projects consist of 4 main parts: Detailed research; a written component; practical work and presentation. The project is a solitary one. It is chosen and ‘driven’ by the individual pupil with some guidance from his or her Guardian and the internal and external mentors. This year the Class 12 projects will be

presented on 25 and 26 July at 6pm. Examples of the projects are: Working with Elephants, Bee Keeping, Creating an Animated Film, to name but a few. There are 34 projects altogether this year. Pictured are 2 of the projects from 2013: Stephanie Joshua “Discovering the circus in the sky”, who learnt circus skills, and Thuto Myoli, “Building a Marimba”.


How Physics is Taught in a Waldorf School periods are called Main Lessons and they take place for just under 2 hours every day for between two and four weeks. The quality of these Main Lessons is enhanced through storytelling, biographies, historical events, experiments and pupils projects. The pupils also produce an artistically beautiful Main Lesson book which becomes their text book of the subject. In class 6 the musical experiences of their early years are captured in the observational studies of the science of acoustics. Similarly the experiences that they have had in Experiment with Class 8s to demonstrate Bernoulli’s principle, the painting lessons are formalised enabling the ball to be held up by atmospheric pressure. into the scientific observations The teaching of physics in a Waldorf of the nature of colour. This study is also school starts at a time when the growing enhanced by many wonderful experiments child starts to experience themselves as as well as accurate observations of colour separate from their surroundings and a new in the outer world. It is absolutely essential, awareness opens up for them. for the child’s healthy development that Children are not linear and naturally only pure observations are stimulated and become interested in a new subject for a the phenomena of the outer world are not short period of time and then move on to a diluted with model or intellectual thinking. new and exciting topic. This natural trait is Also in class 6 the biographies of Tales of formalised in Waldorf schools by teaching Greece and Benjamin Franklin are used to each subject in block periods. These block enrich the observational studies of static

electricity and magnetism. In class 7 the pupil’s physical bodies, especially their arms and legs, grow lanky and long. It is therefore now appropriate to introduce them to the basic principles of mechanics, especially the levers and pulleys. They also progress to the study of current electricity and basic circuits. The pupils in class 8 are at a similar stage of development as humankind during the first industrial revolution. The discovery of atmospheric pressure and its polarity of expanding steam as well as coal and iron, were catalysts in solving the terrible working conditions in the mines as well as laying the foundations for our modern transport systems. The second industrial revolution or the communication revolution is very relevant to class 9 since friendship and communication is an essential feature of the class 9 pupil, therefore it is appropriate for them to experience how electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction changed the way we communicate and used electrical energy. The pupils in class 10 develop an inclusive awareness of their outer world and that they are an extricable part of it. This new experience is enhanced, in the physics

lessons, by studying the physics of the earth as a whole and how humankind learnt to find ones position on it, navigate around it and study ballistics. Moral judgment is a new inner faculty that develops in class 11 and the pupils inner values are enhanced by studying aspects of physics that are invisible; namely the electromagnetic spectrum, radioactivity and nuclear energy. The pupils in class 12 are at a harmonious balance and in this equilibrium state they return to their class 6 moments but at a higher level, they study the philosophy of colour by probing and comparing the scientific and the experiential qualities of colour as expounded by Goethe. The Physics main lessons from class 6 - 12 are like a developing artwork of the subject that has been painted with broad brush strokes. When the pupils study this subject for National Senior Certificate, each specialist component of the syllabus is like looking at a small area of the canvas with a magnifying glass. Each Waldorf pupil is at a distinct advantage since these specialist areas of study have context to the whole and have been enhanced by an experimental, biographical and a human development context.

Class 12 Play Festival at Constantia Waldorf School “The Servant of Two Masters” by Carlo Goldoni

“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

off the page and has a brief “life” on the stage. Through the process, they are led to realize that language is a powerful medium for human transformation as they play in stories which mirror life’s lessons. The students are expected to be involved in every aspect of the process. Each student plays either a single character or set of characters. The challenge is in the creation of believable characters within the story. The plays run each year for 9-10 consecutive nights. From the page to the stage, this play process holds within it a rich learning and empathetic understanding of human nature. To meet the developing capacity for abstract thought and conceptual judgment within the curriculum, the emphasis is on developing intellectual understanding and ethical thinking, including taking social responsibility,

in preparation for modern life. Without judgment of the character’s life, the student is called upon to play in their character’s shoes, truthfully and sincerely. Ideas are played out in a safe assimilation of real life on stage and in so doing the students experience the aesthetics of the world as adults before actually stepping out into it. This may seem rather idealistic to the outside eye, but Rudolf Steiner states that idealism must work within the spirit of the curriculum and methodology; but it must be an idealism that has the power to awaken in young, growing human beings the forces and faculties they will need in later life to be equipped for work in modern society and to obtain for themselves an adequate living. One cannot help but be part of the metamorphosis and emerge transformed.

“The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde

One of the highlights of the Class 12 year, the collaborative process is social, hands on, creative and character building in more ways than one! The plays call upon the co-operative self, not the individual self and the plays themselves are evidence of how far this has been developed and achieved. This aspect of the development of the student is intended to counter balance the individual Class 12 projects, which form the other major feature of the 12th year. In the overall Waldorf curriculum, the Class 12 Plays constitute a practical culmination of their English literature syllabus. Through the play experience, they are called upon to unpack the narrative, emotions, style, genre and aesthetics, as well as the historical context of the time. Through hours of rehearsals they develop their characters - synthesizing gesture, movement, dialogue and action. Language is lifted

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Inter-Herzlia Athletics Hosting Generation Sinai

Our senior children enthusiastically took part in an Inter-Herzlia Athletics day hosted by our school. Athletes from Constantia, Herzlia Highlands and Weizmann competed against each other in long distance races, relays and sprints. Our athletes participated with tremendous spirit and skill, winning many of the top places of the day. Our children enjoyed supporting their friends and peers showing true Team spirit. It was a wonderful day of sportsmanship ending off with a tug of war between the three schools.

Well Done Michael Levitt!

Ex-Herzlia Constantia Pupil, Michael Levitt, swam the Freedom Swim from Robben Island to Big Bay 7.5Km (commemorating 20yrs of Democracy), as part of a relay team, and won the race in a time of 2h.04min, the winning time for a solo swimmer was 1h.35min. He is hoping to do the swim solo before he is 11, making him the youngest South African ever to do this swim. Well Done Michael!

On the 30th of May the school hosted a special project called Generation Sinai. This is a community-wide initiative that embodies the concept of unity. Parents and their children came together in the days before Shavuot and shared ideas of Torah though inspired discussion. Everyone involved contributed to the sharing of the story of Ruth. It was an inspiring day enjoyed by both the adults and children, reminding us that learning carries on throughout our lives.

Family Camp Out on New Field Honouring Moms for Mother’s Day

One of the wonderful events held at the end of the first term was a family camp out on our magnificent school fields. The weather was ideal as families came together to form new friendships and re-establish old ones. Braai’s were held in between the tents, the chatting and the laughter. It was a fantastic experience that surely created lasting memories.

We honoured our Mothers in Shabbat Assembly. On 9 May all our mothers had a Shabbat Breakfast with the Herzlia Constantia children. We were astounded with the amazing turnout of our moms and hope you all had a special and happy mothers day!


Lucky Lucy Animal Welfare Wins the Vote To include all of our learners in the highly anticipated May 2014 elections, we went to the polls. We guided our children to understand the importance of the freedom of our country, and its citizens, means. Mrs Horwitz shared stories of how South Africans went to vote for the first time in 1994 to elect a free and democratic government. She enlightened the children on the responsibility of individuals to take their vote seriously thus ensuring the future of our country. Grade 6 children prepared election campaigns to present to the school. Our children went to the polls to make their mark alongside the charity we would raise funds for this year. Each child cast their vote on special ballot papers after using their very own Identity booklets. The experience was a huge success. The charity that topped the polls, was the Lucky Lucy Animal Welfare Party. However, it was decided that the runner up party, Red Cross Children’s Hospital, would also be supported. To start the charity campaign off with a bang it was decided that the School’s Birthday cake would be taken to the hospital for the children to enjoy.

Fancy Celebrating Purim Grade 6 Outreach Programme

Purim was celebrated by the children coming to school in any form of fancy dress. The day started with the reading of the Book of Ester giving the children the opportunity to “boo” the bad guy, Haman, each time his name was read out. The children were then able to show off their gorgeous finery in a fancy dress parade which took place on the school stage. The day would not have been complete without Morah Vardit and the Jewish Life Team organising wonderful Purim activities for the children to enjoy and dance lessons. The children were able to understand the importance of the occasion and ended the day by the mitzvah of giving each other gifts.

As a school we actively encourage the children to be empathetic and do good deeds. One of the various ways in which they do this is by the Grade Sixes making sandwiches every Wednesday morning at 7:15am. The sandwiches are delivered to Constantia Primary School as a part of our Outreach Programme. For Purim extra treats were boxed for the 250 Constantia Primary children.

We have had a wonderful 2014 so far. Its been filled with love, celebrations, friendship and learning - and we hope to continue in the same theme in the terms to come! Herzlia Constantia Primary School Print Run Sponsored By STAR DOT TOYS:


Kirstenhof Primary School Annual Fun Run

On Saturday, 15 March 2014, Kirstenhof Primary School held its annual KPS Fun Run. The Fun Run this year was moved to the first term in order to experience “more of summer”, which we definitely did, with temperatures ranging between 25̊C and 30̊ C. Due to this fact, we approached the Fun Run with a water ride theme, boasting 12 water slides and rides The highlights were a visit from the local fire department and the Fun Run itself. The day was a great success, raising funds towards improving our school.

Prefects’ Blanket Drive Grade 1 Happy Hat Day

The Prefects held a Blanket Drive and collected over 200 blankets. These were distributed to the residents of Vrygrond. Pictured here at back: Ra-eez Maidien and front: Paul Fredericks, Daniel Loebenstein, Melissa Davis, Michaela Graney

Grade 2 Water Cycle Outing

The Grade 2s have been learning about water and the water cycle. We went on an outing to the Hout Bay Museum, where Catherine told us interesting facts and showed us pictures of reservoirs and dams around Cape Town. We then went to the river with plastic containers to see what creatures we could spot. There were so

many that we had never even seen before so it was very exciting to identify them and show them to our friends. Unfortunately, the weather was not on our side that day and the skies opened and rain poured down! We got soaked running to the bus. It was a great outing - we learnt a lot and had tremendous fun.

To introduce the letter ‘h’, the Grade 1s at Kirstenhof Primary School held a Happy Hat Day. They were asked to make, create or decorate a hat. We held a parade to show our Grade 1 friends our lovely and creative hats.


Kirstenhof Primary Durban Sports Tour

On Thursday, 10 April, our U13 boys and girls boarded a plane for Durban on the Sports Tour 2014. For some learners, this was their first experience of flying. After a bus ride to Penance Primary, all the teams (boys’ and girls’ hockey, rugby and netball), played their matches. Although the games proved to be tough after all the excitement of the morning, our rugby and

netball players acquitted themselves well. After visiting the Umhlanga Beach Front, on Friday morning, the rugby boys took part in the Northlands Rugby Festival. Here they achieved mixed results, winning 1, drawing 3 and losing 2 matches. On the Saturday morning it was the netball team’s turn to participate in a netball festival. The girls played good netball and also achieved mixed results, winning 2, drawing 1 and losing 3 matches - some of the losses being extremely close and hard-fought games. During the afternoon, the boys’ and girls’ hockey teams played against Glenashley. The girls played good hockey winning 2-nil. The boys battled to the end and snuck in an equaliser to draw the game 1-all. Sunday was the most popular day on tour. The group visited uShaka Marine World

where they were able to snorkel, go on all the water slides and have access to the aquarium for the day. After much fun and too much sun, the teams headed off to Westville Senor Primary for the night. Monday, after spending all their extra money at Gateway Shopping Centre, the teams headed back to play against Westville. Our boys’ hockey team played an excellent game against a strong side and drew 2-all but our girls were beaten by a well-structured team.

The netball girls played a tight game against Westville but ended up losing 10-7. Our rugby boys played against Gateway from Zimbabwe. We proved to be too strong on attack and on the game. Tours like this are not only about sport, but about meeting people and creating memories that will last a lifetime. A special word of thanks to our sponsors who made this opportunity possible: B&D Smith Plumbing, Sam’s Aquarium, Kay’s Automatic Gates & Security, Medway and www.planetsaver.co.za.

Grade 3 To The Observatory Grade 7 Italian Adventure The Grade 3 classes have been learning about Space this term. We were lucky enough to be able to visit The Observatory, where we learnt about the Solar System and how a sundial works. It was very exciting to be able to see the telescope models on display, as well as to see a real telescope. The highlight of the outing was making our own binoculars. Lots of fun was had by all.

The Grade 7s not on tour, took a mini trip to Italy, making the most delicious pizzas which were enjoyed by all. The children followed a recipe making their own dough and decorated the pizzas with a variety of toppings. The smell of garlic and cheese filled the passages and the other children in the school were quite hungry. We certainly have some budding chefs in our midst.

Maths Competition Winners Visit To St Joseph’s Home

Back: Nicole Lyne, Michael Buckingham, Tara Dunn. Front: James Whitford

Amy Stephenson; Mathew Brougham-Cook, Bradley Buchanan, Robyn Brown

A Mathematics competition hosted by the Maths Department at Bergvliet High School was held at the beginning of the second term. Working with their team mates, a Grade 7 and a Grade 6 team participated in a series of relay-style events designed to test the speed of their mental arithmetic as well as their basic algebra and problem-solving skills. Questions that covered a range of topics within the primary school syllabus were asked. Points were earned as the through the evening and prizes were awarded at the end. Our Grade 7 team consisting of Mathew Brougham-Cook, Bradley Buchanan, Amy Stephenson and Robyn Brown were the overall winners of the competition. Each team member received a scientific calculator. Our Grade 6 team, James Whitford, Michael Buckingham, Nicole Lyne and Tara Dunn attained second place in the Grade 6 division. Kirstenhof Primary School Run Sponsored By FULLCIRCLE WELLNESS:

Melissa Davis, Keagan Larkin, Tamryn Byrne at St Joseph’s Home.

Amy Stephenson, Jess Fawthrop playing with a toddler at St Joseph’s Home.

On 17 April, nine of our Grade 7s took Easter eggs to St Joseph’s Home, an intermediate paediatric care facility for children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. Children whose caregivers are unable to manage their child’s disease or are poverty stricken are referred to St Joseph’s for healing and rehabilitation. An Easter egg hunt was organised for those children who were too sick or unable to go home for the holiday. While some learners kept the children entertained by teaching them to dance, the others hid the eggs in the garden. The children loved it. This was evident by the smiles on their faces. Our learners shared their experiences with the other pupils in our school. “It was a real eye-opener seeing how some people live,” they said. “We would love to go again and visit the children at St Josephs.”


Normies Grade 8 Blazer Induction Ceremony

At Norman Henshilwood High School our new Grade 8 pupils do not wear blazers for the first two weeks of school. Only after the very important blazer induction ceremony do they become fully fledged Normies pupils. On Thursday, 23 January 2014, 224 nervous pupils arrived at the school with their parents. The hall was packed to the rafters and there was an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement. The pupils sat in the front rows of the hall while their parents sat at the back and on the gallery taking numerous photographs. Mr Millar opened proceedings and then Tiffany Adams, the Chairlady of the School Council, welcomed the new Grade 8s. Mr Lance Scheepers, Chairman of the Governing Body, delivered a stirring speech and then the long-awaited moment: handing over the

blazers. Parents came forward to find their child and gave them their blazer. It was a very emotional moment for most with many tears and lots of hugs. The pupils looked very smart in their brand new blazers and clearly were very proud to be a part of the Henshilwood family. Ms Wegerhoff, the Grade Head, delivered the vote of thanks and then everybody had tea in the quad. What a treat that was! Our grade 8 parents were responsible for the refreshments and brought enough to feed an army! The blazer induction ceremony was truly a very successful and moving event and is something we all look forward to each year. Article by Renate Wegerhoff

Staff Prize Giving Evening “Amazing Race” Challenge

On Tuesday, 4 February we had our annual “Staff Prize Giving” evening. This is a prestigious occasion where we recognise and reward our entire staff body for individual and shared achievements

as leading role models and teaching professionals. The categories for the awards varied from academic to management and administrative excellence. Article by Yolanda Miller.

On the 18th of January 2014, the Henshilwood staff, along with the PTA and SGB, showcased their competitive natures in an action-packed “Amazing Race” challenge, coordinated by the Staff Wellness Committee as the welcome-back function of 2014. The day started bright and early with the teachers, ground staff, administrative staff, PTA and SGB gathering at school for a quick breakfast and a break-down of the rules for the day. Players were put into teams and leaders for each team randomly selected (although we must say, the idea of Mr Millar taking orders from someone else had us biting our nails in apprehension!). Teams were given instructions and a map, and then sent on a wild-goose chase in and around Constantia, eventually arriving back at Normies as their final destination. Challenges at the pitstops included singing the school song, tying a special boy-scouts’ knot in a length of rope, deciphering conundrums, and solving crossword puzzles. The winners of the day were Zahir Hendricks, Angela Campher, Juanita Jansen-Van Rensburg and Hennie Botha. The team worked under the exceptional leadership of Hennie Botha, who, when grilled on his quick-thinking skills and ability to stay calm in the face of excitement and pressure, responded “It’s all about timing!” After the Amazing Race challenge, teams were treated to a buffet picnic lunch, perfectly organised and arranged by Mrs Finlay and the Matric Council of Learners. After a short prize-giving and lengthy lunch, teachers, staff and parents relaxed on the lawns. The School Council assisted on the day and by 2pm were exhausted – most of them from having to explain clues to teachers (who, it turns out, are not very attentive listeners). The Amazing Race challenge got all the stakeholders in the Henshilwood teaching community fired up and excited for the year that lay ahead. Team spirit and fun was the order of the day, and if 2013 was anything to go by, 2014 looks set to be one AMAZING ride (pun intended). Article by Kaydy Stofberg (Staff Wellness Committee).


Winners in Our Anti-Bullying Campaign 2014 Desmond Tutu once said, “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” In the spirit of standing against injustice, the annual anti-bullying campaign ran from the 10th to the 14th of March. A competition was held for the best logo design to accompany the slogan, ‘NHHS stand up’. Congratulations to the four runners-up who won cash vouchers for their efforts - Joshua Williams, Serena Beukes, Saeedah Omar and Kelly Ward. A special mention goes to the competition winner, Terry Rossouw, whose design was chosen for printing on the button badges given to all students. She also received a cash voucher. Bullying involves three parties: the bully, the victim and the bystander. This year’s campaign highlighted those roles through group discussion, educational videos and

Peer2Peer sessions. Students were encouraged to become mindful of their interactions with others – we all have the ability to build others up or break them down. Pupils were encouraged to choose their words and actions wisely. This is how we combat bullying at a fundamental level. Rather than reacting to bullying when it happens (which is important), we can change the very fabric of our community by choosing to communicate positively. This is an anti- Anti-Bully Logo winners. bullying way of life and ensures that our school remains a bully-free zone. After a successful campaign, championed by our home-room teachers, we were contacted by CCFM and took part in a radio interview concerning our anti-bullying policy. Norman Henshilwood is one of a few schools in the Western Cape who include an anti-bullying policy in their Code of Conduct. It was great to have that recognised and celebrated. May we all build each other up and spur each other on to great things! Article by Justin Filmore.

Camaraderie and Rivalry in Sport this Year

The first major sporting event at NHHS was the inter-house athletics in February where the four houses, Maynard, Silverhurst, Alphen and Constantia came together to compete. It was a sweltering hot day but this did not deter the cheerleaders, athletes or supporters. The spirit among the spectators was great and their constant cheering spurred the athletes on. At the end of the day there can only be one winner and this year it was the “red” house, Alphen that walked off with the laurels. Shortly after inter-house athletics NHHS went to the Bellville Stadium for interschools athletics. We were to compete against 11 other schools – quite a daunting prospect. We were treated to excellent

performances by our sprinters and relay teams. We took 5th position which was a bit of a disappointment but has only fuelled the enthusiasm for 2015. We ended the first term with our annual swimming gala on a cool, overcast day. It was a memorable day filled with fun, music, dance and laughter and oh yes, swimming…. A highlight is always the “Hunny and Hunks” competition and this year did not disappoint. Well done to Silverhurst for winning the gala. For months NHHS has been planning a sports tour and the day finally dawned on which the teams left: 28 April 2014. It was to be a combination of sightseeing along the beautiful Garden Route as well as

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soccer, hockey and cricket matches against other schools. The first stop was Wilderness where the cricket boys and hockey girls were to play their first matches. The boys won comprehensively against the SWD Combined Development side. Sadly the hockey girls lost against Glenwood private school. The day after the matches was spent sightseeing in Oudsthoorn. The next stop was Knysna. Due to the bad weather, indoor entertainment was the order of the day. Activities ranged from baking, watching TV to playing 30 Seconds. There was even time to celebrate some birthdays as well as a surprise party for Mr Holland, the new Deputy Principal. The soccer boys played their first match

against the George Soccer Academy and won comfortably and they also defeated Knysna Secondary School. The cricket boys beat Knysna High School but unfortunately for the hockey girls, the pitch was too water-logged and they could not play. The last stop was Mossel Bay where once again the cricket and soccer boys won their matches against SWD District and George United respectively. After the matches, everyone headed off to play ten pin bowling which was huge fun. All agreed that the tour was a resounding success in all respects and already there is talk about planning the next one . . . Article by Renate Wegerhoff.


SP Accolades at UCT Mathematics Olympiad

Winners of the 2014 Moolla Trophy with Mathematics teacher, Genevieve Forte.

South Peninsula High School Mathematics Olympiad team walked away with the 2014 Moolla Trophy for achieving 14 merits at the UCT Mathematics Olympiad held at UCT’s Upper Campus in April this year. The award was made at the UCT Mathematics Olympiad Award Ceremony held at the Baxter Theatre in May. The school was honoured as one of the top performing schools in this year’s competition. According to Mathematics teacher, Genevieve Forte, interest in the Maths Olympiad at the school was huge. An entry exam was written by SP students to qualify for the school team and preparation for the competition was intense. More than 8000 students from schools across the Western Cape participated in this year’s event.

Jason’s Science Fair in LA

Mass Support for Science-Expo

SP hall decked with 600 science projects.

The school recently hosted its Mini-Expo for Young Scientists. Over 600 projects were entered by students ranging from Grade 8 to Grade 12 and were displayed in the school’s Main Hall. Project titles ranged from “Egging your footprint” to “A Renewable Energy Portable Charger”. According to Head of Physical Sciences, Ms Deidre Bastian, the standard of science research projects at the school has improved. Thirty projects have been selected for

entry to the 2014 Eskom Regional Expo for Young Scientists at the Good Hope Centre in August. Last year, six SP students achieved gold medals and represented Cape Town at the National Science Fair in Johannesburg. A Grade 12 student at the school, Jason Benjamin, recently returned from Los Angeles where he represented South Africa at the International Intel Isef Science Fair. (Jason’s article can be seen to the right).

Jason Benjamin at the International Intel Isef Science Fair in Los Angeles

Grade 12 student, Jason Benjamin, returned from the United States recently, having represented South Africa at the International Intel Isef Science Fair in Los Angeles. Jason’s research project focused on designing a device to assist visually impaired athletes. The competition in the USA is seen as one of the most prestigious events on the school science calendar and

was attended by over 1700 participants from 70 countries. Jason described the event as the “league of nations for high school science boffins” and an unbelievable experience. Science teacher, Ms Bastian, believes Jason’s achievement is an inspiration to many students at the school who have aspirations to succeed in science competitions and possibly pursue a career in science.


Staff & Students Saving Lives

Students standing in line to donate blood at the SP Blood Donation Clinic on 20 May.

SP’s drama department, under the leadership of drama teacher, John Jusa, has been hosting Thee Unseen Stars, a talent contest which has grown in popularity since its inception in 2011. The brainchild of Mr Jusa and his drama students, Thee Unseen Stars was introduced primarily to highlight the tremendous talent in music, dance and drama that exists in our schools and to provide a platform to showcase this talent. Thee Unseen Stars competition starts with inviting talented performers from neighbouring schools – dancers, singers, musicians, actors, etc. to auditions, and then hosting several shows in which the finalists compete for the top spot in their particular category. Well-known South African artists, stage and TV personalities are invited as guests and there are great prizes. The competition for 2014 has reached its end, with the final battle-of-the-unseen-stars held on 27 June at the SP school hall.

Yaseen Parker doing his bit to save lives.

The slogan of the Western Province Blood Transfusion Services(WPBTS) is Do something remarkable. Donate Blood. SP did something remarkable on 6 March when it hosted its first Blood Donation Clinic at the school. At the first clinic, 75 students and teachers visited the clinic and 43 units were collected, narrowly missing its target of 50 units. The second clinic was held on Tuesday 20 May and was run by the school’s Peer Promoters Team which consists of grade 11 students: Abigail Davids, Lerisha Doren, Nuraan Keet, Yusra Gamieldien and Jamie Schlosz and grade 10 student, Tameryn Sampson. The students in the team did a fantastic job and was congratulated by the WPBTS for their efficiency and dedication. The second clinic proved to be even more successful than the first. On this occasion, a total of 90 students and teachers visited the clinic and 62 units were collected, exceeding the target of 60 units.

Pick ‘n Pay Cape Argus Quiz Copa Coca Cola Tournament The South Peninsula High u/15 soccer team was one of 16 teams which participated in the Copa Coca Cola Soccer Tournament hosted by the Western Cape Sports School in Kuilsriver on Saturday 17 May. SP played three matches. They lost the first match against Robinvale 1-0. The second was won 5-0, with Wesley Lary scoring a hat-trick. The third match against Modderdam ended with a score of 4-2 in SP’s favour with the goals scored by captain Idrees Malan, Ziyaad Solomon and Omar Isaacs. The SP team reached the semi-final but was unfortunately one goal short of qualifying for the final. The sponsors, Coca Cola and Powerade donated four soccer balls to the school. Teacher and soccer coach, Nathier Gamieldien , said that the boys showed brilliant skill on the pitch and were brutal in execution of shots on target. Discipline and fitness, he said, were what separated the winners from the losers. The boys will be focusing on fitness and conditioning to enable improved performance in the next tournament. Grade 8 Argus Quiz team members: Daniel, Fuad, Meekaa-eel, Joshua and Ewan

The (Pick ‘n Pay Food Lovers’ Market) Argus Quiz completed the preliminary phase of the competition - with four weekly rounds in May to early June - and enters the knock-out phase in July. SP has five teams participating in the Quiz this year. The present Grade 12 entrants may be considered veterans of the competition since this is their fourth consecutive year. They were also the proud overall winners

in 2012 and are the current leaders of the competition as it enters the knock-out phase. This year the Grade 8 team has performed splendidly, as novices to the competition, winning three of their four rounds so far. The school’s position looks strong at present with all five teams having qualified for the knock-out phase. The top 64 teams will proceed to the knock-out phase.

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Another Milestone in Sweet Valley’s History

The U13s played in a very successful pre-season tournament at Western Province Prep. This tournament was a great experience on and off the field for the boys, giving them opportunities to make many new friends from a variety of schools. Rugby at Sweet Valley continues to grow from strength to strength with our A Teams

remaining competitive against the more established Boys’ Schools and our B Teams continuing to play for the love of the game and achieving some great results. We would like to wish our U13s good luck as they prepare to go on their Winter Sports Tour to the Eastern Cape in July. This rugby season also marks another mile stone in Sweet Valley’s History seeing past pupil, Dylan Frylinck run on for the DHL Stormers.

Maths Kings Fly to Hong Kong Celebrating World Book Day

Congratulations to Gary Allen and Justin O’Connor who have been selected for Grade 7 Maths Teams to represent the greater Cape Town region. Gary and Justin will be going to Hong Kong in June/July.

Sweet Valley celebrated World Book Day with an awesome display outside the school library and competitions that were held during break time. The Grade 7 library monitors dressed up and ran the competitions. Book prizes were awarded to the winners of the various competitions.


Gallons of Fun at the Go-Kart Fund-Raiser!

We hosted our biggest fund-raiser of the year on Friday 25th April on the school fields, and what a tremendous hit this was for the children. Many classes dressed up in colourful themes and raced in teams against the other classes in their grade, around a track on the field on push Go Karts. It was a tremendous morning of fun for the children, and the enthusiasm and spirit on the field was tangible. The children made an enormous effort to collect sponsorship for participation in the day. We are very pleased to announce that we raised R 135 000! Well done to everybody involved!

We were also privileged to be given a Sasko trailer on the field, and four dedicated moms made over 1 300 flapjacks for the entire school and staff. Sasko provided the flapjack mix and Illovo syrup provided a wonderful selection of syrups. These went down a treat after much energy was expended around the track!

Sweet Valley Primary School’s Afrikaans Evening

Op die twintigste Mei het Sweet Valley Primary hulle eerste Afrikaanse Aand gehou. Die hoofdoel van die aand was om ten toon te stel wat die Afrikaanse department bied aan leerlinge asook

die vermoë van ‘n taal om geniet te kan word op ander vlakke as slegs akademies. Almal was baie opgewonde en dit kon jy sien deur die groot getal mense wat deur die deure gestroom het. Almal het heerlik

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weggelê aan die wonderlike koeksisters en koffie wat bedien is en die gehoor het die wye verskeidenheid items terdeë geniet. Die aand was ‘n groot sukses en vir ‘n hele paar dae daarna was dit op almal se

lippe gewees. Ons sien uit na die volgende Afrikaanse aand en hoop om nog ‘n wyer verskeidenheid items en idees na vore te bring om sodoende die Afrikaanse taal relevant en lewendig te hou.


Westcott Primary Celebrates 108 Years of Excellence

Staff Netball Team.

Westcott Primary in Diep River celebrated Founder’s Day on Wednesday, 9 April with a special assembly lead by the Grade 7 learners. They gave a brief overview of the history of the school and ended with prayers of thanksgiving for the generations past and present and for blessings for future

Staff Soccer Team.

generations. Before break everybody was treated to an ice cream. Afterwards the whole school moved to the netball court to watch an exciting match between the staff and the U13 netball team. Thanks to Rochelle Lewis and Mel Godfrey who scored for the staff, the girls only beat the

teachers 4-2. The learners moved to the soccer field to watch the match between the staff and the U13 boys’ soccer team. The cheering could be heard for miles as the younger children shouted for the teachers, who were battling against the younger and fitter boys. The end result, however, was a

draw much to everybody’s relief. The day was unique as the support staff were also roped in to play for the two teams which added to the family ethos of the school. The day ended with everybody leaving at 1 o’clock. This day will go down as one of the best Founder’s Day thus far.

Our Head Prefects & Their Deputies 2014 An Easter Visit On Friday 11 April, Westcott Primary announced the head prefects and deputyhead prefects for the year. They have proved themselves to be excellent role models, have displayed sound leadership qualities and have excelled academically as well. We wish them well for their term of office. Photo: Mr. Robertson flanked by Kyle Henry and Alex Nicholson (head prefects), Joshua Biddlecombe and Danielle Hendricks (deputyhead prefects.)

Senior Citizens’ Tea Party Every year the Grade 6 learners host a tea party for the Senior Citizens from Musgrave Park. A number of special civvies days were held to fundraise for this event. A scrumptious feast was provided, served by the Grade 6 waitrons. The head prefects welcomed them to the school and expressed the hope that they would enjoy the morning. The visitors from Musgrave Park were treated to wonderful entertainment by the

senior choir, and the show included musical items by the Recorder Ensemble. Mrs. Groenewald, a much-loved retired teacher from Westcott, played a medley of fabulous Golden Oldies which had everyone singing and clapping along, with many a smile and a tear shed as childhood memories stirred and the visitors were transported back to their youth. Needless to say everyone involved is already looking forward to next year’s event.

Mrs. Groenewald entertaining the guests.

It was with great excitement that the Grade R learners came to school on Thursday, 17 April. They were told that the Easter Bunny was coming to visit them. Two learners from Grade 4 were given this task. They left footprints all over the Grade R passage and playground much to the delight of the children who then went on an Easter egg hunt.


Running in the Rain at Westcott Primary’s Fun Run

Despite the inclement weather, many learners and their parents participated in the Fun Run. The 5km runners set off at a roaring pace.

On Saturday, 11 May, we awoke to grey skies and soft soaking rain. This however did not deter the teachers, learners and their parents from taking part in the annual Fun Run. The rain held off as the 5km runners set off at a flying pace. Fifteen minutes later, the 2km runners took

Jeremy Harris handing out a medal to Tumelo Mketwa.Rejane Rasool.

Shield and medal winners.

to the streets. First home was Timothy Roux, followed closely by Daniel Diedericks and Daniel Wood. The first Westcott girl home was Chloë Taylor, followed by Tumelo Mketwa and Chelsea Broukaert. Mr. Jeremy Harris from

KFM was the guest of honour and handed out the shields and medals to the winners. The Lucky Draw had to be postponed as just then the heavens opened and it poured with rain.

Art & Culture is Important to Us Longboard Champ Earns Colours Joshua Biddlecombe, a Grade 7 pupil, at Westcott Primary School has been awarded full Southern Cape Colours. Joshua has also been selected to represent the Southern Cape Longboard team which participated in the S.A Longboard Champs in Cape St Francis under 14 division. The competition started on the 28th April and finished on the 3rd May 2014. Westcott Primary School is extremely proud of him!

Gisele Grows Jack, The Beanstalk

The Grade 7 learners designed and created masks. The results were stunning.

The Recorder Ensemble playing for the guests at the Senior Citizens’ tea.

The class teachers teach their own art and the beautiful displays of the learners’ work can be seen in the passages throughout the school. Westcott Primary also has a very vibrant Music Department run by Mrs. Scheepers and Mrs. Maile. Learners are exposed to various instruments such as recorders, keyboard, violin, piano, drumming and guitar. There is also an orchestra. Class music is part of the curriculum. The senior and junior choirs recently participated in the Bergvliet Primary Music Festival and there was intense preparation for the fabulous Music Evening held on 19 June.

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The Grade 4’s at Westcott Primary School as part of their Natural Science CAPS curriculum have been growing beans. Gisele Davids, has taken the project to heart by nurturing a sugar bean nicknamed “Jack, the Beanstalk” to great heights of 55cm. Her teacher can see that she has a aptitude for nature. Watch this space in the future as Westcott is sure she will either be feeding the nation one day or protecting our environment. Well done Gisele!



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