The Good Times School Newspaper Seaboard March 2014

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A B’Earthday Party Page 3

Sea Point Primary School Celebrate Valentine’s Day

‘Things I Never Learned in High School’ Camps Bay Primary’s Junior Grades Show

Let The Good Times Roll!

An engaging and confident Simon Mantell Things I Never Learned in High School: Mantelli’s Biscuit Factory.

• How to do taxes The intro speaker, Jonathan Jacobs, from shared his story and advice with budding • What taxes are the Cape Chamber of Commerce and young entrepreneurs.

• How to vote Skylar Connects, whose personal mantra, “Find a gap in the market. You must have a thick skin, putbased your pride in your pocket.

• Anything to do with banking though made Hout up of small words, together A chance glimpse of a grainy cut-out from a local cross-cultural & community interaction; to Start early and no job must be beneath • How to buy a car or a home packs a punch: “If it is to be it is up to me!”

Bay paper, posted on Facebook in March, brought it revive the culture of journalism and school newspapers But I sure glad I know the spoke of the formationand of afor Youth chapterto you.” all together inam a massive, blinding flash.

The teaching families catch a glimpse of what is going on Mantell believes that the future of close South Pythagorean Theorem. in the Chamber of Commerce that will and around the world; the live music venue; the years of within their own, surrounding schools, in the Africa rests on the youth.

He explained Ipublishing; stumbled across this statement online include scholar representatives. a great friendship; years in design and community and further afield. though hisindream have a pasta recently photography and as a pupil-teacher-parent I these Founderseemingly of SA Teen Entrepreneur sales; and parenting; Our first issue wasthat published Junewas of to this year for chainstore, he began by washing cars. had to laugh.

In essence it’s true and has Foundation, Lydia Zingoni spoke of disparate life events, literally came together to create the twelve primary and high schools in Hout Bay. Both Eachare small step a move towards the to bigger been for as far back in been education as I canon the outskirts of space and newspapers something that has hovering offered free of charge the dream.

“What you go through in life is find, but it does negate the ‘brick by brick’ our imaginations for years. schools and support via the local community is sought filledcosts. with opportunities. You’ve got to approach to aGood full education.

And The Times was born. A collaborative in order to cover print look and be aware. quadruple I believe South It makes a strong point though, especially platform for community schools to interact, share and The second issue saw popularity andAfrica the is pregnant with opportunity.” in South Africa where finding a job after the importance of instilling a culture of learn through the medium of a school newspaper. A demand in other communities became apparent, thus Webe need to bringyou, the in important of entrepreneurship She to graduation is dedicated by no meanstoa the given.

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Rest read up and be safe. to If you’re going entrepreneurial clubs.

The fundamentals be done by people with an entrepreneurial the Entrepreneur Incubator Academy, who in harmony and experience joy; to thrive within our away, happy travels. If you’re staying behind, enjoy our of starting/running a business can beParty learnt background.” invited me to theand ‘Awaken the Giant Yousocial communities contribute tointhe fabric within beautiful city and don’t miss The Up B’Earthday in everyday situations.

As Simon Mantell Based at the Cape Town Science Centre, Breakfast Series’, hosted at the Vineyard which we live. at Kronendal Primary on 16 December (pg 3)! for starters, have theIt’s children the foundation hosts The workshops, offers issaid, Hotel by the the SAnecessity Teen Entrepreneur We recognise and the possibility of a close Good Times a local newspaper. aboutstock our and run their own tuckshops. online resources and hosts an annual Teen Foundation.

The theme for the morning and harmonious community. We also acknowledge that beautiful community. It’s about all of us and all the good information teenentrepreneur.

Start Young’ and the Entrepreneur Olympiad among other For itwas lies‘Big withDreams our children. times; past, current andmore future, and it isvisit unapologetically events. co.za keynote speaker was Simon Mantell of The Good Times is a vehicle for encouraging better ‘Ra-Ra’! Here’s to an awesome 2014!

“South Africa is pregnant with opportunity”

Advertising Content & Layout Brooke Irving Jess Morgan brooke@thegoodtimes.co.za jess@thegoodtimes.co.za 082 467 3659 082 777 3024 www.thegoodtimes.co.za Published by GT Media Tel: +27 (0)21 790 0664

Paul du Toit50c - AnFeeding International HoutSoBay Super Hero!

Hangberg Project: Many Heroes!

Photo courtesy Deborah Saint

A Place to Call Home: Little Angels Paul du Toit, local Houtof Bay father brings hope to the children Hangberg to Danielle(18) and Josh(16), (above,

By Kiara Worth photo Rohrig)more husband and At five by in Gregor the afternoon, than 100 highly acclaimed international artist, children sit amongst the playground of has created a unique for himself Little Angels, waitingposition to be fed.

Within in the international art community.

At minutes, bowls of steaming and nutritious home, as abroad, he is a quiet, amusing stew are delivered into their eager little and humble man. Behind serenity and hands, accompanied with atheslice of bread gentle inspiration that he exudes, lies the and a cup of juice, and a feeding frenzy heart of a man who has given tirelessly begins. For many of the children, most of of himself to amazing that whom are under the age ofinitiatives six years old, occur around the country and the world this is their one guaranteed meal for the benefitting underprivileged in day, and as the bowls are lickedchildren clean, their South Africa.

Paul, despite his meteoric tummies full and their faces smiling, they riseoff in to theplay artwith world, maintained his run theirhas friends. strong sense of social responsibility and is This is the Hangberg 50c Feeding constantly involved in the upliftment of the Project, operated from the Little Angels community.

Paul has been involved in fundraising initiatives for Zip Zap for many years, just the other day designing an artwork wrapping a rare bottle of wine that was

early childhood development centre for underprivileged children in the township of Hangberg, Hout Bay. Operating out of three simple Wendy houses on a small plot of land, Little Angels was started in 2011 by community leader and social worker Liezel Matthews, who recognised the desperate need for childcare in her community.

“There are high levels of substance abuse, criminality, domestic violence and HIV/ AIDS in Hangberg,” says Liezel. “Children are always the most affected and here we try to get them off the streets and give them the love and education they deserve.”

With a heart of gold and a spirit of conviction, Liezel and her three volunteer teachers, all auctioned off at an event.substance (Right). abusers, of whom are reformed However his involvement back now care for 60-80 childrengoes everyday, further to The Art of Rock Events started providing them with basic childcare, in 2010. A blending of talents to delight the education, and hope in an otherwise senses, the fundraising evening combines desperate situation. Working closely with PaulHout painting live, with musicians and the Bay Christian Social Upliftment Zip Zap performing.

The first event Organisation, Child Welfare, local police featured Parlotones second, in departments, and the and local the Health Centre, 2012, Freshlyground, with Paul painting they both monitor and ensure that care is furiously right in front the audienceThey and given to children in theofcommunity. the painting being auctioned off later.

(See also run a youth leadership program for bottom teenagers, left, photo by Gregor young who help Rohrig.) the children Involved in the Rock Girl & Safea Spaces with their studies and provide social Campaign, other have network thatPaul goes(and deep16into the artists) community. created benches symbolising Rock Girl’s As Little Angels began to take shape, Liezel idealsrealised of creating women soon that safe even spaces thoughfor they were and girls in the city and surrounds (See providing education and care, children bench above right.)

Paul also worked with the children of Red River Primary School teaching painting techniques and how to make instruments out of sticks and old sponge.

were suffering from malnutrition and regularly did not have the food they needed to survive. She appealed to the members of the ‘Hout Bay Organised’ Facebook page, and the response was overwhelming.

Lee Warren, Ellen Nortje, Annie Mercer, Helen Hays, Kerry Shrimptom, and Margot Martherus decided to champion the cause,

“Hout Bay we are in awe!” forming the Community Logistical and Planning team. Together they made an appeal to local restaurants and businesses to start the Hangberg 50c Feeding Project.

They began by providing sandwiches and fruit to children on a Saturday and to avoid Paulcreation has worked on five projects with the of hand-out mentalities, they Nelson Mandela (seen below) the asked the parents of the children towith pay 50c, resultant art pieces being auctioned off hence the name of the Project. As support for the Nelson Mandela Foundation and from the community grew, it was only 46664.months before they began providing three Paul collaborated with toArchbishop healthy and nutritious meals more than Desmond Tutu on a one a kind book 150 children three times a of week. that was auctioned inawe!”

America “Hout Bay, we are in saysbenefitting Lee. “We The Lunchbox Fund, an organisation cannot thank you enough. Your supportthat has feeds hungry children Southchildren Africa. and changed the lives of soinmany Paul’s wine (top second left) sold we hope thatcooler this project will continue to for R15 000 benefitting The Light from grow from strength to strength.”

Africafar, Foundation. closer to home, Thus the feedingAnd, project is supported Paul and Anthony Stroebel of Bay Harbour by local businesses Pakalolo, Posticinos, Market organised a group of local school Bugattis, Deli Delish, Spiros, Ragafellows, children to help make Hout Bay more Kitima, Caturra, Home Heros, and Luigis bright & beautiful by painting murals along and Pescarne who will soon be involved. the street outside the market.

I could go on, but in short, here is a local dad making a difference and in full colour too! A true hero in my book.

Photos courtesy Paul du Toit Facebook.

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SuperSpar Hout Bay, has provided freezers, gas cookers, storage space, rolls and ingredients for soup made by Urban Nosh; Shoprite Checkers is looking into creating employment opportunities for the community; and OK Mini Mart provides consistent donations of bread. Numerous individuals have volunteered their time to make deliveries and help feed the children.

There has also been international support from KLM Airlines and Sonepar Germany who are helping to provide a fence.

While the support has been overwhelming, the need is still great. Little Angels has very limited infrastructure, and with no electricity, no kitchen, no proper ablutions, no outside shelter and very little land and space, caring for the children – whose numbers grow on a daily basis - is still challenging.

“We are appealing to local business owners and philanthropists to please support this project,” says Liezel. “Our needs are great, and only by working together can we work to create a better society. This is a place called home for a lot of children, and we need help to keep this beautiful family of ours going.”

For more information about the program, please visit: www.littleangelsincapetown. wordpress.com and www.facebook.com/ groups/681298261920310/ or contact Lee Warren directly at leewarren@hotmail.com or 076 041 4974.

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December Holidays and New Year’s Eve - Family Friendly Outings Sandcastles Raise Record Funds for Education Not sure what to do with your kids during the December holidays? We are here to help! We found some wonderful activities that your kids will love (and you will enjoy too) as well as some great New Year’s Eve suggestions.

Get Outdoors

Take full advantage of the summery weather and spend as much time outdoors as you can – here are 3 outings that are perfect for those stunning sunny days:

Photo courtesy josna.wordpress.com

Strawberry Picking - R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West

This really is fun for the whole family – no matter the age group, picking strawberries at the well-known Mooiberge Farm will not disappoint. Grab a basket, get picking and then enjoy your delicious handpicked strawberries at home with cream or ice cream.

Tel: 021 881 3222

Photo courtesy intaka.co.za

Intaka Island – Century City

Who would’ve thought you could take a ferry across a lake to an island in the middle of Century City? Well, if you’d like to experience something very few other places in Cape Town can offer then this is it. Intaka Island has a beautiful selection of flora and a rich bird life – with a 2km path, you and your kids can stroll around at your own pace exploring all it has to offer.

Tel: 021 552 6889

Get Cultural

Cape Town has so much to offer when it comes to learning about our culture and learning about the world – here are 2 activities that are sure to teach both you and your kids something new (and it’s lots of fun too!):

Sonwabile bursaries in partnership with (NPO) Bright Start – through which ten bursaries are provided annually for underprivileged children; and the Hangberg Educational Trust, who administer Hout Bay Educare in the Hangberg community.

537 people entered the competition on Saturday, over 108 castles were built and

Keeping Your Kids Smiling Photo courtesy sa-venues.com

The Company Gardens and the Iziko Museum Brush yourPlanetarium child’s teeth for at least two

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Deer Park Café – 2 Deer Park Avenue, Vredehoek

This outing is perfect for the parent who wants to sit back and relax while the kids run around.

With a playground just outside Image courtesy theguardian.com the café, it is an ideal place to goisfor lunch A regular teeth-cleaning routine essential with friends and family AND your kids. for good dental health. Follow these tips Tel: 021 and you 462 can6311 help keep your kids’ teeth decay-free:

Hundreds of people flocked to Hout Bay beach on Saturday March 1 to compete in the Hout Bay Sandcastle competition which Photo courtesy Llandudno Primary raised record funds for education bursaries The Cape Town Science Centre – and materials for children from Imizamo 370B Main Road, Observatory Yethu and Hangberg.

With daily during the school Almost R80workshops 000 was raised through ticket holidays and loads vendors, to see and the sales, sponsorships, and do, raffles.

Science CentreOld is sure to Foundation keep any child Key sponsors Mutual and (and captivated with their exhibits Hout adult) Bay Super Spar generously stepped and up toexperiments. support the event.

Tel: 300 which 3200 has been running for 18 The 021 contest, years, is organised by Valley Pre-Primary Get Celebrating School’s parents and teachers, drawing on Just becausefrom you local have kids doesn’tand mean the support businesses the you have to be in corporate bed by 9pm on New broader Cape Town community.

Year’s Eve. go Here are a few options for Funds raised to underprivileged children parents kids 6 - 8 Valley years and older: throughwith two channels: Pre-Primary’s

Pack a picnic off sitting minutes twiceanda start day, your oncedayjust before in the gardens, feeding the squirrels, and bedtime and at least one other time during then head on over to the Iziko Museum the day. Encourage them to spit out excess when yourbut kids fed with and lots happy.

The toothpaste not are to rinse of water. museum is wonderful for all ages as there It is important to supervise tooth brushing is so your muchchild to see - fromorwhalebones and until is seven eight years old, dinosaurs to crystals and wild animals.

The either by brushing their teeth yourself or, planetarium shows the day, if they brushhas their ownthroughout teeth, by watching so you can even end your outing off withor a how they do it. From the age of seven relaxing viewing of the stars. eight they should be able to brush their own Tel: 021 3900a good idea to watch them teeth, but481 it’s still now and again to make sure they brush

properly and for the whole two minutes.

To make sure they brush properly, try to: • Guide your child’s hand so they can the sa-venues.com correct movement.

Photofeel courtesy • Use a mirror to help your child see Kirstenbosch exactly whereBotanical the brush isGardens cleaning Newtheir Year’s Eve Concert teeth.

This is possibly one of the most magical • Make tooth brushing as fun as possible, waysusing to enter the New Year – with amazing an egg timer to time it for at least music, natural surroundings, the happy twothe minutes. crowd, and a yummy – whatwith morea • Don’t let childrenpicnic run around couldtoothbrush you ask for? in their mouth as they may This damage year the will theirartists mouthsperforming or choke if they include Goldfish, Yoav, and Tailor.

For fall over. more information call 021 761 2866 Helping you look after your kids smile.

From the team at Hout Bay Dental Studio

Photo courtesy runnersworld.co.za

judges, who included E-TV’s Andrew

New Eve Hardiman Sunset Hike at Barnes,Year’s DJ Richard and Hout Delvera Bay model and photographer Josie Borain,

This would for older kids worked hardbe to more select suited the winners.

(10 yearsout +) tops due to theACS hiking.

Spend who the Coming were Offshore last year taking an unforgettable wonday theof the corporate trophy.

The Senior hike up the the top it’s time family, whomountain. won the At highly competitive for snacks and champagne and to watch the family category, were commended for their sun set on 2013!Mountain, For more information replica of Table while Dave, call Lee 021 4352 and 884 Vicki Tuckniss were awarded for their Lazy Toad castle in the adult category.

Also with the winners was Disa Primary School sponsored by Swift Displays in the Sonwabile category, and the Kronendal Clan: Johnny Marcopoulos, Connor and Reece Engelbrecht, Luke Kotze, Kyle Stephens, and Ronan Pearce in the Small Kids category. The Big Kids category winners: Mary, Basil and Anastasia Ragavalas, and Jamie, Christie and Jarad Shrimpton built the Lochness.

Should you wish to be involved in the 2015 event contact Valley Pre-Primary School on 021 7901540 or e-mail valleykids@mweb. co.za. Visit www.houtbaysandcastle.co.za Photograps courtesy of Dwayne Senior.

Host your own party!

Going out and joining the rest of the world can be tricky when you have very young kids, so why not bring the world to you?

Get some friends together, buy the bubbly, get some snacks and you are ready to welcome in 2014 in the comfort of you own home!

We’ll be sharing more December holiday tips and outings on our Facebook and Twitter pages, so keep a look out and you’ll be sure to have a super, fun-filled holiday!

Kindly contributed by Klara Loots.

Shevaune Pickett is a Grade 4 teacher at Camps Bay Primary School. She was born in Cape Town and graduated from the University of Cape Town and was the top student in PGCE Primary when she qualified.

Shevaune is a past pupil from Camps Bay High School. She was taught at the High Nancy Roussopoulos who is the Principal of Camps School by Mr Stuart Collier who is currently the Principal Bay Preparatory School and who is retiring after 36 at Camps Bay Primary School. Her favourite subject at years at the Preparatory School. We are all very sad to school was English. say “goodbye” to her Shevaune Pickett, Camps Bay Bay Primary School School Nancy Roussopoulos, Camps Preparatory

Stuart Collier, Principal, Camps Bay Primary School

Where were you born?

Where were you born?

Where were you born?

Johannesburg Vasco, Cape Town Cape Town Where did you study?

RAU Where did you study?

Where did you study?

What was your favourite subject?

Stellenbosch University UCT Science (Chemistry) What was your favourite subject? German & History What was your favourite subject?

Your favourite teacher?

Your favourite teacher?

Geography MrMr Uys, Grade 7 Hanekom (History & Athletics) Your favourite teacher?

Your favourite day ofof the week?

Your favourite day the week and why?

Mrs Grade Saturday.

It is the day I can relax and Friday - of course! Time to end off the week and relax, catching upDarwood, on Sport on TV.3 & 4 play golf!

What star sign are you? Virgo Your favourite day of the week?

What starmoment sign arewhile you? teaching: Capricorn A special end of persuaded a long week.him to join the U/19 rugby There wasmoment a boy thatwhile was causing problems in allchildren his classes.Friday, I eventually A special teaching?

Every day group.upThere with totally different circumstances.

I could What starThere sign are you?finally Libra get through to him the come to hugI could me or work call out my him nameinfrom a distance and importance compliance to get further though in life. are when A special moment while teaching? that is special.ofThe most special moments Seeing the results of my 2013 Grade 12 Geography class. I you getBotha, phonePrincipal, calls or text messages yearsSchool after you have Pieter Sea Point High was worried about them but they passed with flying colours taught someone, to share with you that they have just had a – As and Bs included. baby, got engaged, married or just to inform you of a great new golf course they’ve played!

David de Korte, Principal, Camps Bay High School Where were you born?

Where were you born?

Johannesburg CapeWhere Town did you study? CPUT Where didfavourite you study?

Your subject?

CPUT History & Child Education What wasfavourite your favourite subject?

Your teacher?

Biology Mr Lawrence (History) WhoYour was favourite your favourite day ofteacher? the Missweek?

Visser (Biology)

Wednesday - I day like the sound of it :) Your favourite of the week?

What star -sign are‘hump you? Leo Wednesday or the day’. The absolute best day of A special moment teaching: the week, the day of while maximum hope.

Whenstar theysign realize What are they you?can get it and do it on their own.

Sagittarius Karen Dreyer-Stempels, South Peninsula High School A special moment while teaching?

Everyday is a special moment in the classroom.

Will Farrell, Herzlia Weizmann Primary School

Rondine Richards, Sea Point High School

Reinhardt Brewis, Sea Point Primary School

Leletu Gcuma, Grade 7, Camps Bay Primary School.

Alex Rassloff, Grade 12, Camps Bay High School.

Wild Animals, Grade 4, Herzlia Weizmann Primary.

Danielle de Villiers, Grade 12, Camps Bay High School.

Our Special Toys, Grade 3,Herzlia Weizmann Primary.

Lena Weir, Grade 12 Camps Bay High School.

Imaan Jacobs, Grade 1, Sea Point Primary School.

Grade 1, Ellerton Primary School.

Aaliyah Saal, Grade 1, Sea Point Primary School.

We Recommend a Dayaat ‘Must-Do’ the Clay Café Intaka Island

When you wind your way to the very top of a narrow dirt road just next to the Oakhurst Farm Stall Spar, you will arrive at the “Clay Café” one of the gems of Hout Bay. Owned and run the

by Chris a very Intaka Island, jewel Bradburn, in the crown of hands-on and capable lady.

Century City in Cape Town, is a 16ha Chris started out in her home many years environmental wetlands conservation area ago has been the current flora premises rich and in birdlife andin indigenous and since more 1999. recently home again to Grysbok.

The Clay Café,means situated in ainbeautiful Intaka which bird Xhosa area is a of Hout example Bay, overlooking mountains unique of naturetheconservation and valleys, a great place co-existing to go to work propertyisdevelopment in everyday. harmony and for mutual benefit.

Chris very much in demand and as weCity talk Whenisdevelopment of the Century her theitstaff questions, site phone began rings, in 1996 washave largely coveredI have questions and she handles it all with ease.

All ages enjoy painting at The Clay Cafe.

We take a tour of the premises which are bigger than one thinks at first glance. Bright, colourful ceramics are everywhere, from the teddy bear painted by a little girl, to the professional dinner service, being readied for delivery. I find it all so interesting I don’t know where to look first.

Chris tells me she has a staff of 25, some of whom are from the same family and have been with her for many years. Chris herself only started pottery as an adult. However, the “pottery bug” bit her and she has not looked back.

The products arevegetation of a veryand high quality by invasive alien comprised and can of bedegraded used inwetlands, the microwave a number formerly and dishwasher.

You can buy them at known as the Blouvlei.

Kirstenbosch Gardens impact and various shops The environmental assessment around Town.

You can also purchase (EIA) Cape which preceded development very good “seconds” at the Claynature Café recommended that a multi-purpose directly, at created good prices. way you can reserve be in the This centre of Century build up adeveloper dinner service thattoisdo completely City. The decided this both unique! as a contribution to conservation and to The “Clay Café” is and also functional a good place to go create an attractive wetland for coffee and cake. Under watchful eye the precinct.

Intaka the Island, which and supervision of Danni Dogon, a Silwood trained chef, my husband and I enjoyed the

Destination for Schools

received Voluntary Conservation Status largest pieceNature of chocolate cake 2006, ever, which from Cape in October is the had result.great flavour. We will definitely be going again soon.

It nowback covers 16ha, half of which comprise The newslast is, remaining Danni will ephemeral be giving somegood of the cookery lessons during holidays.

Bring (seasonal) pans of theirthe kind in the world. the children along toprotected master theand art ofare biscuit These are highly not making, cuppublic cake creation baking. open to the but can & be pizza viewed from Contact theThe Caféother on 021 or email a distance.

8ha790 are3318 the “working chasms@houtbay.com information on wetlands” consisting offorfour water ponds dates times. whichand serve as a natural purification system Also coming up is a “Holiday Special” which includes 2 items of pottery to paint, a juice and a snack, all for R95.00. A great idea for the children to use as Christmas presents for someone special, but don’t forget to allow 2 weeks for firing.

Popular events are “Team Building” exercises and “Kitchen Teas”. The Café is also open at night for a minimum of 10 people for your own private function.

Children’s birthday parties are very popular.

There is a play area outside and a jumping castle, if required, to get rid of excess energy. Children of all shapes and sizes run around dressed in anything from jeans and tee-shirt to glittery fairy dresses. Anything

for the water in the 8km of canals which goes at the ClayofCafé. link all aspects Century City.

Families sit around tables,are toasted sandwich The working wetlands teeming with in paint120 brush the other, birdone lifehand, – about birdinspecies can all be working intently their- creations.

Pretty seen at any one ontime and indigenous much weather proof, becauseof ofindigenous large tents plant life.

About 177 species attached to the building, the Clay Café is an plants occur within the wetlands including “all year” venue, which iswhich great for extremely rare species arethe onkids, the mom and dad!

Red Data list.

For information Clay Café” The more construction ofonan“The Environmental phone: 021Centre 790 3318, chasms@ Education wasemail: completed in 2010 houtbay.com or visit their website at : in and an Energy Classroom was added www.claycafe.co.za 2013 to help meet growing demand for the By Margarett Macfarlane. facilities.

Intaka Island plays host to a range of visitors from pensioners to corporate training functions and birthday parties. It has become a firm favourite with school groups, with educational programmes, which complement the curriculum, on offer for all ages from Grade R to Matric.

To more info or to book contact Melissa at Melissa@intaka.co.za / 021 552 6889.

Get ready to battle in 2014

Revealing An “Undiscovered” Gem!

“Hardly ‘undiscovered’!” you may well retort! However this historic architectural landmark remains an undiscovered gem to many local Cape Town folk.

Hout Bay Manor, originally The Royal Hotel, was built in 1871 by Jacob Trautmann and seemed beyond its heyday in the early 2000s. However, after an 18 month renovation and restoration, the hotel was reopened and to this day remains a popular wedding and honeymoon venue.

Popular with tourists and visitors for it’s unique olde world Cape Colonial charm and it’s proximity to famous attractions such

as Chapman’s Peak Drive and surrounds, the hotel’s apparent exclusivity has left it seldom frequented by locals.

But, no more! Since working on the H’out & About page in the previous Good Times issue, I have made a concerted effort to try new places instead of always falling back on our family’s “old favourites”.

On a hot Saturday in early November we felt the need to get out of the house.

Perusing the restaurant page, I kept being drawn back to the Pure Restaurant details, however it’s hardly a place to take seven children. (Not all mine!)

I’d heard that there’s a big drive to make The Manor more accessible to locals, so I called ahead and enquired about the children and the receptionist assured me they were welcome.

What a pleasant surprise! We took a large table next to the pool, the staff were attentive and friendly and the food was tremendous.

Renowned as a fine dining establishment, Pure Restaurant runs a B.B.B. Special which is a burger & beer or bubbles special for R75.00. A substantial burger with chips and salad and a kiddies menu with chicken schnitzel that had my children devouring their food including the tasty side salad.

As it wasn’t busy, our children were allowed to swim in the heated pool, and they had an absolute ball all afternoon. Not always an option, however they will let you know if you call them in advance.

What is it and how does it work?

The Battle of the Books, which has run for the past 6 years, is an inter-schools literature quiz (currently only for high schools), held in April on World Book Day. It is run purely on the passion of encouraging literacy and a love of reading amongst youth by its founder, Patsy Geach,the current librarian at Bergvliet High School.

It is a unique event that provides a platform for teens who love reading to get together and pool their knowledge in a vibrant, competitive and fun environment A school enters a team of 5 pupils, from lower and higher grades. (Entry fee: R 100) Short to the beach foregoing in each category. Each question is read aloud to There of aregoing 10 categories withand 10 questions athedelicious there was teams andlunch, the audience by thenowhere quiz master for 2014, John Maytham. more perfect for the us all to have spent the the question amongst themselves and decide The teams have opportunity to discuss sweltering afternoon.

On the downside, and collaborate on an answer,which they then write down. after our yummy lunch and lazy chats, Hout Bay ofManor also has Ita istea & cake The answers are supplied by the quiz master at the end each category. wonderful none of audience us had any to to go watch back home special for R25.00, perfectheatedly for under for the to desire be able the teams huddling togetherjust debating in to those intended odd jobs around the house! the trees on those hot summer afternoons. whispers!

Does the audience participate?

No, it is strictly for the official teams to discuss and submit their written answers, but throughout the evening the quiz is opened to the audience and questions and spot prizes are given out .

What are the prizes?

First prize: R 5 000 for the library of the winning school plus a R 100 Readers Warehouse voucher for each pupil on the winning team. Prizes are also awarded to second through to fifth placed teams.

When and where does it take place?

23rd April 2014 (World Book Day), 7pm, Bergvliet High School, Firgrove Way, Bergvliet For more information contact Patsy Geach on pgeach@bhs.org.za or 021 712 0284.

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There’s the obvious one where reaction and era of instant things are Firstly, please don’t everthe travel overseas reflection time (remember old fashioned communication ticking over without insurance and make sure that rule of sleeping on something overnight?) we mustn’t nicely, life it covers the whole family for medical are lost to a knee-jerk riposte, only to be lose sight of an decides on and repatriation costs.

This sounds regretted later, when of course it’s toolike late.a indispensable a bit of a statement of the obvious but it is an added Facebook posts and comments, tweets and skill. shake-up. cost tohave yourbecome trip and imbedded so a lot of in people take sms’s our way the chance that everything will be fine.

As We live in an age of instant gratification. I of life, especially for our children and the in our case, it might not be and believe me, call it the ‘microwave society’ – we want it pre-family generation. I have to admit to As Iand began the electricity don’t want to betime stuck in a afargaggle off place wry smile every I see of hot we writing want it this now.piece, Far different from ayou went off.

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Put bills, the phones in the 1960s andshedding’ 70s. Of course that time Eskom are initiating all over the country.

It the fact that it could mean the difference R50p/p (forheart all ages & remember The about my to Tickets and talk!are This is at the of my concern : was aUPfar(www.theup.org.za) cry again from theis world would have been nice to have had a little between life and death. the fee includes your donation toand THE UP celebrate 10 years of service, steadily smart parents encountered. Each generation has whilst computers, laptops, tablets warning but that’s not the way parastatals Our experience also served as a reminder ensuring UP’s 10th year is the largest JOY growing UP from just 2 Hospital Care a distinct playing field of rules, values and phones have opened us up to many more work! to over that life is precious and can the be taken away ever).

Clowns 75 inforward Cape Town andmould now outreach opportunities to ‘connect’, quality of technology to look to and Anyway, the sudden and unexpected loss or dramatically altered in a split second. this joy-inspiring also Gauteng. thosebehind connections might well organisation be impaired to their lives and aspirations. One of the Get of power fits that in nicely with for and Whilst it’sa sensible and advisable tofamily ‘plan have fun day the whole To celebrate 10 years ago our joyby an inability to with learn from nonverbal amazing advances in the lastmy 10 theme years has this issue, which is that you just never for tomorrow’ as much as possible, it’s yourof friends.

Travel the worldstuff & inspiring workin began to communicate Be on this or forms communication, the soft to be the way which we know what life’s got in store for you. important to ‘live for today’.

Make the call support the growth of JOY, play loads Earth – we are having a HUGE 10th that’s lost when you’re not in front of the with each other.

No matter meticulously you plan, stuff of you’ve been to make to a friend or games & meaning win prizes for best dressed, B’EARTHDAY PARTY. other person.

I’ve been how involved in ‘communications’ outside of your control will, from time to relative, do that painting class you’ve been travelling group and otherforspot Nicola – founder UP and fastest Nonverbal communication accounts two most ofJackman my working life, butof theThe truth is that time, raise its ugly head and throw you off promising yourself or enter for the Argus prizes.

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As & forsome the goods electricity your world upside down. &you chill area andquestion. food will support Theiseach UP’s amazing work, unless whilst arts until ask the Ok, so what’s in touch with other any quicker, going off again later, no problem – I’m Now of course I don’t have a ‘how to’ be for sale too.

Travel to Hawaii, Mexico, having a HEAP of fun travelling a minithey find a way to tweet thoughts! Nobody our principal’s twitter handle? going to play cards with my daughter guide for coping in any given emergency Brazil, France, USA, UK, Greenland etcbyworld at Kronendal Primary School. or drama.

I do have a couple of thoughts candlelight.

And beatthe her! in one day - play games together to Nicola adds; “It’s our intention to inspire all get your group passport stamped. families to play together, we do a lot of Tom Purcell was born and raised on the mean and meaningful streets of south west London.

Tom Purcell and on not the mean meaningful streets offamily south west Bringand your friends and/or and corporate joy was workborn andin thought why Playtime was outdoors, allraised weathers, climbing trees, riding bikes, playing football or London.

Playtime was outdoors in all weathers climbing trees, riding bikes, playing celebrate 10 years of sharing and growing bring some team-building type games to our hopping on a few busses to watch his beloved Chelsea FC. He attended Kingston University football or hopping on build aoffew busses to watch his Chelsea JOYbeloved let’scourse raise FUN and FUNDS for the B’Earthday and family/groups and gained aParty Bachelor Laws in 1981, leading in&due to FC. a career as a solicitor He attended Kingston University and gained a Bachelor of Laws in 1981, leading in and due UP and envision love & joy growing around of friends as teams.

There will be loads of (attorney). A natural entrepreneur, Tom also built interests in property development course to a career as a solicitor (attorney).

A natural entrepreneur, Tom also built interests Venue: Kronendal Primary Hout bonus entertainment theatre, investment before hetoo and– including his wife were offeredthe theworld! chance to spend two years working in in property development and investment before he and his wife were offered the chance Bay Time: 10am – 5pm music & dance” Cape Town . A short assignment that turned into 14 years! Tom began a new career asto a spend two working in Cape - thatowns shortand assignment turnedBay’s into 14 years! speaker andyears entertainer 5 years agoTown and now presents has on Hout very own Tom began new career as aforHe speaker anda entertainer 5 years ago andin now owns and About The UPa-- Republic The UP is Radio. a Not Profit 122-357 NPO, 2003.

They are radio station alsoOrganisation has weekly show on thefounded iconic and much loved presents on Hout Bay’s very own radio station Republic Radio.

He also has a weekly an arts for health humanitarian company, committed to bringing UPliftment and extra emotional LM Radio. showtohas on the andtomuch LM Radio. care sick & iconic traumatised children in 18 communities, homes & hospitals.

Sharing joy who sUPports the Tom been married Lindaloved for years and they have a daughter Georgia happily Tom has been married to Linda for 18 years and they have a daughter Georgia who happily children’s well-being & recuperation.

For almost 10 years they’ve been actively building, sharing attends Kronendal Primary. The three of them are very proudly Hout Bay. attends Kronendal Primary.

The three of them proudly HoutforBay. and inspiring joy… “Care Clowning, laughter, play,are ourvery kindness – caring one another – that’s UP; WE are all joy catalysts creating a healthier happier humanKIND.” (www.theup.org.za)

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Soourinlives, the but case infants, first in thisofneeds to be atheir positive, comprehensive eye test should be done ongoing, experience. We need to work at 6 months age. and This make is performed by towards our of goals them life an ophthalmologist or an eye specialist. changing.

Thereafter, shouldWell,receive Do you wantchildren to lose 5kg? give additional eye exams at 3 yearsit and then yourself a year to do it. That way will stay just before pre-school (5-years). off and you will have changed your eating The second question I want to address is for life.

What happened to our list of New Years pattern how you as a parent couldmore detect if with your to spend time resolutions we wrote out with such How are you going child has any visual problems.

There are determination at the beginning of the year? the kids. Allow 10 minutes a day extra and a few risk factors and behavioural patterns you get the equivalent of 8 days a year extra Did we spend more quality time with the I’m a practicing optometrist and have been with you can look people. out for: the little kids? providing the residents of Hout Bay with The fact is, if we set our expectations too Did we lose those extra kilos? professional eye care for the past 12 years.

• Awe history of pre-maturity high, set ourselves upConnected: for failure.How On Did we stop smoking?

Sponsored by Facebook, the IDC’s new research report “Always I have a special interest in contact lenses • Delayed motor development the other hand, if we aim for something Did we clean the car weekly?

And many, Smartphones and Social Media Keep Us Engaged” is filled with good info-nuggets. We with amore! specific focus vision care.but for • those Frequent achievable, it eye-rubbing ismove, win we’ve – win,boiled and we feel many encourage you to readon thechild 25 page report, on the it down My aim is to treat and halt the progression • Ex cession blurring good.

Well, the chances are, we did none of the for you. No pretty pictures or graphics below, but there are definitely some on the report, of check near-sightedness in children through the So • for Failure maintain eye contact 2014,to think seriously about what above, and to complicate matters, we feel so it out! (https://fb-public.app.box.com/s/3iq5x6uwnqtq7ki4q8wk) use of a ground-breaking procedure known • Inability to fixate (lock-on) a moving matters to you – work out a practical time bad that we did not. as ortho-keratology. object i.e. poor tracking skills period, write it in the front of your 2014 With 2014 around the corner, we will most • 25% of people surveyed cannot recall the last time their phone was not close them. contact theWell, eyeusesdiary • smartphones.

Moving to objects (TV)results to see and lookcloser forward to positive likely repeat whole process.

•Ortho-k Today, halfthe of lenses the totalreshape US population while the child is sleeping.

The lenses are better of 2014. let’s think about We wouldUsers all like to at thetoend • In 2013, U.S.this.

Smartphone is projected be 181.4 Million which is 57.3% of removed in the morning and the result is • Recurrent headaches Good luck and see you again next year ! make certain changes and improvements the population. perfect vision throughout the entire day; • Reading or learning at • Within the first 15 minutes of waking up, 4 out of 5 smartphone ownersdifficulties are checking without the use of spectacles. school Maggie, Macfarlane) was born in Cape Town, and has been in business their (Margerett phones.

This is just one of many exciting topics I or• near Short span most of her life.

She the Business Woman of all thebut Year” • 79% of respondentswon have their“SA phone on themattention for up toaward 2 hoursinof1992, their will be sharing in the editions to follow but • Family history of near or farwhenwaking she was Managing Director of a company involved in electronic manufacture day.

I of would to answer some of thewhen using sightedness and export.

Shelike is trained a Bereavement Councillor for St Luke’s Hospice.

She •for now, 49% respondents feelasconnected text/message application on their most obvious questions, you as a reader, oversaw the “Look Good, Feel Better” imitative in Cape Town for a number of years.

Smartphones. have. your presents anycommunicating of above (They provide maketoover workshops cancerIfpatients atisvarious Shethe qualified •might From Monday Sunday, 84% offor respondent’s timechild spent onhospitals.) phone mentioned symptoms, it is not to say that as anvia Image andvs.firmly that wecalls. all need some colour in our lives! She text,Consultant email, social only believes 16% on phone When does a child need an eye test? there is any problems present, however gives motivational talks likely and isthan trained as a to “Life coach. on Facebook using their • Men are 75% more women seekSkills” out application Statistics reveal that 5-10% of preit serves as good motivation for a She has been happily married for 46 years, has 2 children anda2 wonderful grandchildren, Smartphones. scholars and 25% of school-aged children comprehensive eye-test. all by.check Thesetheir dayssmartphones she take it aon bitaverage easier and theday. moment. She exercises at • close People 150 enjoys times per suffer3 times from a visual problems.

Thesoon. aim of this column is to share child least week and hopes to Therefore start drumming , early is crucial if left vision some 75% newofand We tookdetection a survey over in ourbecause office and found related that it was closercare to a and whopping us untreated, these vision problems could innovative concepts, but also explanations that could not recall the last time our phone was not close by. I suppose we have the “I causeit strabismus (cross/misaligned on straight basic topics assee well as need for work” excuse, but still. Do aeyes), survey among yourforward friends and family and how amblyopia (lazy eye), learning or reading offering practical advice. milkout teeth remaintaking in your mouth until you many people can remember when last they went without their phones along. disabilities, misdiagnosed ADD or ADHD Wishing you good visual health. are much older.

This is because there is no Courtesy of www.mosio.com and in some cases, permanent visual loss.

Riaan Kingtooth below or above trying to permanent come out.

Here are some great tips to help keep your teeth healthy and shiny this Christmas • Brush your teeth after every meal to remove every bit of food.

• Use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste that contains fluoride – the stuff that makes teeth stronger.

• Begin at the gum and brush in small circular movements towards the tips of the teeth.

• Scrub the biting surfaces with small back-and-forth movements.

• Follow a routine so that you don’t miss anything.

• Begin at the back of the lower teeth and clean the outside. Then do the Each of us get 20 milk teeth after we are same with the inside. born. They are important, because healthy milk teeth help your jawbone and mouth’s • Do the same for the upper teeth and thereafter brush all the biting surfaces. muscles develop better – and make your • Use dental floss to clean between your smile beautiful! teeth.

Between your fifth and thirteenth birthday you lose them, because you are becoming • Eat food that contains a lot of vitamins and minerals. Try to eat less sticky bigger and need bigger teeth. You then get and sweet foods.

32 brand new teeth, which you have to keep forever. Sometimes one or two of your • Visit a dentist twice a year.

As 2013 is fast drawing toWhen a close,does child whata better need time foran eye test?

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Transformation at Pelican Park High School Kronendal Music Academy Making Waves Former principal of Sea Point Primary School, Cader Tregonning, was moved across to Pelican Park High School last year by the Department of Education, with the instruction to “turn the school around”. His first three months at the school were tough and he missed Sea Point Primary very much. His first glance at the classrooms was rather depressing. There were 370 learners and 11 teachers and a lack of materials. He felt there was tremendous potential in the school and he spoke to the learners and staff about the necessity to turn it around, into a school of excellence, a school of choice. There had been vandalism and neglect and the school was in a terrible state. They needed a plan. The staff worked together and put together a fifteen point intervention plan to make the change. One of those points was the necessity for past matric exam papers from the last five years to be compiled and supplied to the children. A time consuming exercise for each subject teacher and an expensive exercise for the school.

This is where Paperight joins the story. As if they had been in on the 15 point plan meetings, Yazeed Peters, business-development manager of Paperight, “popped up like a blessing in disguise”. Mr Ighsaan Dramat, Acting HOD, tells how all they had to do was place an order and the “books” were there within a week. It is not the first time the learners Kronendal Music Academy (KMA) was now reaching the 170 pupil strong mark. have been exposed to question papers, but it is the first time they have been exposed to formed in 2007 as an NPO specialising in We proudly offer tuition in all brass the papersmusic plus memorandums all in one neat individually personalised. children instruments, all strings, flute, The clarinet and bringing education to everyone in pack found theBay packs incredibly and who those who ordered from beginning the year, saxophones, drumthekit, piano, of accordion, the Hout valley, not justhelpful those few saw marked improvement in their work results and prelims.

Mr Tregonning that the singing and guitars (electric andsays acoustic). wereaable to afford this luxury. most important thingsome was that the learners to start one to work the Weable have somefrom 16 day ensembles and on group We started out with 25 pupils, basedwere papers.

Those Primary children School who had purchasedlessons the question packs the results of the including oursaw flagship Jazz Band, at Kronendal andnotsteadily learners had bought and after prelims an “explosion” of pack buying. an there adultwas singing group, our brand new grew ourwho numbers until them, we were spilling Nizaaimudeen Gallow, a matric learner,halls says heHout has bought all the packs.

Bay Children’s Choir“They’ve and our helped junior over into community halls and church me tremendously. have beenWe ableaccept to study, revise work. pupils frommyage 7 / around Hout Bay. Without them I would not orchestra.

Especially mainrenting subjectsthe likeredundant Physics andgrade maybe2 English also.

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AndOur I mostly always He teach “oldest” pupilam!” is over musicpapers roomhelps at KPS were my important laughs. establishing our presence in the community 84!

Mr “Paperight arelooking part and parcel of our We want take to Our fees are family. balanced and fairto and wethis make and Tregonning by 2012 wesays were desperately the next premises level. This is allwe in could pursuitbase of excellence.

All in whereare weaffordable are going ourpursuit group of lessons for new where all sure that with school and they’ve (Paperight) playedtoa everyone. very, very important role with this year’s of ourour operations. matriculants and we willinalways be thankful them. need toseen looktwo at ways of how to haveWeproudly of our pupils This dream came true the form of our toWe strengthen that partnership the old future.” present home, “Oakburn”,in an Cape into tertiary education at UCT College of To view a documentary on to this1847, amazing go to http://www.youtube.com/ Music and continue seeking out appropriate Dutch building dating back and turnaround, watch?v=cs69YVQLI4U. For moreFarm information on Paperight, forvisit out www.paperight.com post matric pupils. part of the original Kronendal in opportunities On the last Thursday of every month we Hout Bay. Since moving to Oakburn, KMA has grown hold an informal pupil soiree and once a from strength to strength, with numbers month we offer our “KMA Intimate Soiree”

to the community, showcasing some of the best musicians Cape Town has to offer – and even some from abroad.

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Six Aliens and a Quirky Robot Need Your Help

Six aliens and their quirky robot visit Earth from ‘Alieon’.

They do scientific research, get into trouble, generally muck about and drink a lot of tea...

SO WHAT IS ALIEONS? A Sci-fi adventure following a team of alien explorers visiting Earth.

Each episode is a blend of story, humour and surreptitious learning.

The educational element of each show is bit-sized and integral to the storyline without feeling teachy or repetitive.

ALIEONS is very much about relationships; the ensemble cast each have a rich history and their stories and characters grow throughout the episodes.

Our goal is to inspire a love and respect for all Sciences, for music and for all forms of life.

In every episode, the Alieons (named after their planet Alieon in the constellation of Orion) face overwhelming dangers and

challenges with courage, intelligence, humour, MacGyver style tricks and of course marvellous ships and gadgets.

(All sets and ships are physically made and props and characters - handmade) WHO IS IT FOR? This is a show for the whole family.

It’s not frenetic or violent, we have aimed to create something cool, exciting and rich in detail.

Made for both girls and boys to enjoy, ALIEONS has strong, smart and friendly female and male lead characters. The educational element mainly suits early scholars, 6-8 years old, but the show really is made to be enjoyed by all ages because we know how it feels when they ask you to sit and watch with them: hence no squeaky voices, repetition or annoying music, but rather appealing characters residing in a beautifully crafted world living out original story lines .

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Alieons The Series Hasn’t Been Made Yet. As of March 2014, we are finishing up nearly three years of pre-production.

The trailers we are releasing indicate what the show will look and sound like.

Although we originally intended the series for release via a traditional television network, the growing potential of crowd funding presents us with the opportunity to develop ALIEONS independently, which appeals to us as we will be enabled to create the show we would like to share with you instead of following a corporate agenda.

We are busy planning to launch our KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN… We have brilliant Rewards to share!

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If you wish to contact us via email: info@alieons.com

Celebrating Valentine’s Day Circle Sports Day & Picnic

On Friday, 14 February 2014, pupils and staff at Camps Bay Preparatory School celebrated Valentine’s Day by dressing in red, white or hearts and were all encouraged to donate R5 which was collected for the SA Guide Dog Association. Through this collection, the Preparatory School

handed over R1 702.35 to the Association.

In the picture above are Cairie van der Vyver with her dog, Willah and in the back is Grade 1 educator, Ms Nelle Buhrmann, the Principal, Ms Linda Murray, and Teagan Schwerin of the SA Guide Dog Association with them is the Grade 1 class.

The Preparatory School enjoyed a wonderful morning of fun and togetherness at the annual Circle Sports Day on Friday, 28 February 2014. The day was followed

by a school picnic on the Camps Bay High School field. This was a special event at which all new families had the opportunity to meet other families.

Upgrading the Primary School ITC Environment

A Grade 4 class delighted with their new computer lab. At the back is Mrs Debbie Fairhurst, the educator.

In 2013 Camps Bay Primary School undertook a major upgrade of its ITC environment.

Having recognized the crucial need for an adequate and modern ITC infrastructure, the governing body made a well researched and informed decision to install an Apple platform in order to achieve the school’s aims of enhancing the teaching/learning process.

The school wanted to give the students and teachers tools that would better enable them to explore, create, research, think critically, imagine and excite them to learn and grow intellectually.

With this in mind, each teacher was given a new Apple Macbook Pro, the entire network, comprising cabling, servers and switches was replaced, the computer laboratory was stripped and rewired with 30 new Apple MacMini desktop computers, 6 new Dell projectors were installed to ensure that all classrooms have either a Smartboard or projector and there is an order of 15 iPads awaiting delivery.

Apart from the above, a comprehensive training program has been implemented to ensure that the teachers get the most out of the new environment.

High School’s Termly Blood Donation Initiative

Camps Bay High School hosts a Blood donation initiative at the school every term. The first of these was held at the school on 22 February 2014 and seen in the photograph are Mr Peter Grobler (educator) and Sarah Schumann (a pupil at the school).

The Inter-House Gala: Orange House the Victors

Camps Bay High School held its annual inter-house Gala on 19 February 2014. A great day of sportsmanship, talent and spirit was enjoyed by all who attended with Orange House being awarded the winners of the event.

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Ellerton Primary Celebrates 100 Years

“Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation.”

Nelson Mandela

The school with the most beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean is a place of learning to 384 learners who mostly travel in on a daily basis from the different areas. We believe that learning today has to be an experience and the job of a good educator is to make it one.

On entering Ellerton, one is greeted with huge smiles which reflect the friendliness of our learners. They have a great zest for learning and this is evident when asked what they enjoyed the most at Ellerton.

The replies were: “Swimming”, ‘Dance”, “Speech & Drama”, “Extra Murals” but most of all, “Learning!!’. A special group of learners belong to the Early Act Club whereby they do projects for the community. This club is an initiative of the Sea Point Rotary Club. Their first project was to be of assistance at a Fun Day with the learners of a crèche. These young people are highly motivated and inspired to do good and develop their leadership skills.

The school has a rich history and on 18

June 2014, we will celebrate our centenary.

Hopefully past learners will call or pop in and be a part of this milestone. As the school is a neighbour to many businesses we are appealing to them to also assist in our programme.

Children Learn What They Live.

“If a child lives with tolerance - he learns to be patient.

If a child lives with praise - he learns to be appreciative.

If a child lives with acceptance - he learns to love.

If a child lives with recognition - he learns that it is good to have a goal.

If a child lives with sharing - he learns generosity.

If a child lives with honesty & fairness - he learns truth and justice.

If a child lives with security - he learns to have faith in himself and others.

If a child lives with friendliness - he learns that the world is a place of love.

If you live with serenity - your child will have peace of mind!�

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Fundraising for The Chaeli Campaign with HOPE Chaeli with the Weizmann Sunshine Club & Ms Brenzel

Weizmann was delighted to have Chaeli from the Chaeli Campaign join our Thursday Assembly along with her mom Zelda Mycroft and Tina Brenzel, UHS Systemic Head of Sport. Chaeli spoke about her organisation and the incredible work they do for children with disabilities. (http://chaelicampaign.co.za/) Ms Brenzel explained to pupils her goal to ride the Argus Cycle Tour as one of the Chaeli Campaign riders and her involvement, on a sporting level, with the organisation.

This all formed part of our weekly Tzedakah/Charity programme and pupils were encouraged to wear purple on Friday to honour the Chaeli Campaign’s 10th Anniversary and buy HOPE (Helping Other People Everyday) bracelets to help raise funds. The response from the children was unbelievable with pupils dressed in vibrant shades of purple and the amazing amount of over R5 000 was raised for the Chaeli Campaign.

Thank you to Chaeli for the visit and inspiration.

Tu B’shavat: A Tree for Madiba Weizmann’s InterHerzlia Win

Tu B’shvat at Weizman - Rabbi Weinberg, Mr Krupenia & Morah Kaplan with Grade 6s Isabella Jackson, Shayna Tarlie, Ashleigh Wingerin, Jordy Dibowitz, Bobbi Bieber, Zach Brivik, Vusi Nikani The Weizmann Grade 6 pupils did a wonderful presentation on the Jewish holiday Tu B’shavat – “New Year of the Trees”, for the entire school during our Thursday Assembly.

Thereafter they joined Rabbi Wineberg and planted a tree adjacent to the cricket nets, in honour of Mr Nelson Mandela. We hope our Grade 6s will come back in future years to visit their tree!

Weizmann Grade 6s collect the InterHerzlia trophy.

Seasoned Spirit at Both Our Interhouse Galas

Ella Miller at the Weizmann Interhouse gala.

Rachel Heilbron at the Weizmann Interhouse gala.

Swimming Galas - the Foundation Phase gala began with the traditional “House� war cries. Compliments must go to the Grade 6s for their enthusiastic work with the Foundation Phase pupils during the week, in rehearsing the songs, cheers and war cries. Well done to House Gideon for winning the Foundation Phase Gala.

The Intermediate Phase Gala took place with much enthusiasm and excitement and

a big congratulations to all those swimmers that participated and swam for their House.

Maccabi was eventually crowned the winning House after a very closely contested struggle with Gideon.

Well done to our Victor Ludorum swimmer, Zach Brivik with runner up, Jordan Arelisky and our Victrix Ludorum swimmer, Eve Pywell with runner up, Rachel Heilbron, pictured above.

Aleka Pazaitis, Madison Daitsh & Lia Sachs at the Weizmann Interhouse gala.

Gr 3 Art: Special Toy Theme Grade 5s Outing to Iziko The Grade 5s went on an outing to the Iziko South African Museum as part of their work on Ancient Egypt. They were guided throughout the outing by a member of the Iziko Museum staff. She was incredibly efficient and the children were excited, involved and participated enthusiastically throughout the morning.

They were first shown a slide show with different pictures from Ancient Egypt like Ancient Egyptian maps, artefacts, mummies, jewellery, housing, pyramids, Herzlia Weizmann Print Run Sponsored By FULL CIRCLE WELLNESS

the Nile etc. The children then went upstairs and saw beautiful paintings on the wall explaining the Ancient Egyptian afterlife and what they believed happened after death. A highlight was the fact that the children were able to see real artefacts from Ancient Egypt. The children really seemed to come away with new, important and relevant information from an expert which will hopefully help them with their Ancient Egypt projects that they are about to embark on.

130th Birthday: Established 21 April 1884 My involvement with our school stretches over at least 34 years. Yes, the end of this year will be my 35th year at Sea Point High School – which already is an achievement in itself! Another achievement is of course that we are celebrating our school’s 130th birthday later this year. Not many schools in South Africa can boast such an accomplishment. The Undenominational Public School of Green and Sea Point was opened on the premises of the Dutch Reformed Church in Three Anchor Bay on Monday the 21st of April in the year 1884.

It would be interesting to know what the 1st principal, Mr Hosking’s, thoughts were on that day – only two pupils turned up and they were given a half holiday to celebrate the occasion! The next day was a bit better - there were nine pupils! By the end of the 2nd term there were 16 boys enrolled at the School. In the girls’ department, there were 20 pupils enrolled. 11 years later, in 1925, on the 26th of April, the school was formally opened on the site where we are now.

A few interesting facts about the early days are the following: * Firstly, the pupils in those early days travelling to Sea Point did not have any transport problems, as they could take the train to get them to school – all the way! A railway track was built and then opened in 1892. Unfortunately, this operation did not work out and the service was suspended in 1898 and soon after that, electrified trams were introduced (something like electric buses). * Secondly, although our school was a boys’ only school for most of its existence, it is important to note that it started off as a Co-educational school although it was called Sea Point Boys’ School. At the end

of 1895, there were 5 teachers, 128 boys and 29 girls – a total of 157 pupils. Average attendance was only 127, so it looks like missing school was a problem even in those early years! I must add that the following year attendance was improved to 95%, so the teachers must have been doing something right! The girls’ section of the school was closed in 1888 and in 1898, Ellerslie Girls’ School opened their doors in Sea Point. * Thirdly, the Green Point Common, which was used for our sports fields in the old days, dates back to the days of Jan van Riebeeck, when it was initially used as a grazing ground for cattle. The site was also used for, amongst other things, a site for a railway line, to build forts during war times, a site for a prisoner of war camp, all kinds of sporting activities (like horse racing and even yachting regattas, because certain areas of the Common were flooded during winter times!) These were always grand occasions, watched by thousands of spectators, and the boys at school used to build boats and canoes as their woodwork projects in anticipation of the regatta. * Up to the year 1925, Sea Point School consisted of both juniors and seniors. In this year, the High School separated from the Junior School and the Junior School moved into its new premises shortly thereafter.

The school uniform in those days comprised of the same winter uniform as we wear now, but in summer, the boys wore light grey safari suits with short pants. During my time here at Sea Point High, many things have changed over the years. In 1988, we became a co-educational school, with the few girls having had to wear the boys’ safari suits in summer, and I must add, it was not a pretty sight!

In 1989, we amalgamated with Ellerslie Girls’ High School after it had become clear that it was not viable to continue with separate schools for boys and girls in the Sea Point area. The decision was taken to use our premises for the new school and Tafelberg High moved into the vacant premises of Ellerslie Girls’ High. In 1991 and 1992, we were one of the first schools in SA to open our doors to pupils of all races when we became a so-called “Model C” School.

During my time at SPHS, I have seen many pupils (learners), teachers (educators) and headmasters (principals) come and go (9, if I remember correctly). I consider myself fortunate for having been here for so many “firsts” – so many changes. I was here when the first girls started attending the school, I was here when the first pupils from different ethnic backgrounds started attending the school, I was here when the first headmistress was appointed, I was here for the introduction of OBE and CAPS – and I am still here!

The question is – why? Briefly, there are 2 reasons: namely the staff and the learners of SPHS. Because we are such a small school, everyone knows everyone else, which is sometimes a good thing and maybe sometimes not such a good thing.

In my experience, I have come to know the staff as professional people who are caring, highly motivated and dedicated to give you all that you need to be prepared to face the wicked and challenging world out there when you leave us, and that does not only mean book knowledge, but also the knowledge and skills about life for you to survive in the demanding adult world that awaits all of you. They are, and always have been, a special breed of people. Their

genuinely caring nature, their friendliness, their sense of professionalism and their “never give up” attitude has always impressed and amazed me. Their loyalty to the school and support of each other is unsurpassed. Their combined strength and determination to give all learners the best education that there is to offer, has been a trademark through all these years. The outstanding results and pass rate over many years bear testament to this.

Many of our ex-pupils have moved on to become leaders in many spheres of life – doctors, lawyers, accountants – and yes, even teachers! They are now responsible adults contributing to life in their own special way. That is the reward and satisfaction that keeps many of us going.

I would like to end off with a quote from “Beneath the Lion Bold”, a book that has documented the early years of life at SPHS. It goes as follows: “Scholars and masters come and go, rooms and buildings are erected and demolished, but the entity which is the school, continues, gathering to itself as the years pass, customs and traditions.” And this, I hope, will never change.

SPHS is indeed a special school, with special people - a home away from home.

And on our 130th birthday, my wish is that we will take all the good from the glorious past and build on that to ensure an even brighter future. Although the school may be old, it is those of us who attend it that keeps it young and vibrant. May this also be the case for the next 130 years!

Congratulations and Happy Birthday, SPHS! May your sons and daughters bring honour to your name for now and evermore!

Mr P. Botha (Principal)

Meet the Media Team A Farewell to Mr Lister

Another first for Sea Point High School is a very enthusiastic Media Team. When a call was made earlier this year for learners to form part of the Media Team, the response was overwhelming. We were not quite sure what to expect or what our duties would comprise, but the world of media is so often portrayed with much glitz and glamour and adrenaline pumping energy that we naturally wanted to be a part. Yes, we’ve heard of deadlines but those were usually coupled with extensions as in Geography assignments and the like.

We soon realised that if we did not work as a team and get rid of the ‘glitzy’ mentality that our hard work would not find itself where it belongs – in print.

Our first few meetings were spent organising, oh we were very good at that, so much so that we even have an Editorial Team – I tell you. Reality finally set in when the first deadline was due – and there was no extension! So after hours of work, ‘running after a story’, trying to get the subject to match the verb, and finding a camera that was not attached to a cell phone, we managed to put together what we thought were some really nice articles, worthy of print – only to be told that it will be edited. Edit really is a dreadful word. So we’re aware that our well thought-through prose will be cut to smithereens, but we’re proud of our first attempt and hope you will be too.

Sea Point High school is losing one of its most cherished teachers, Mr Anthony Storr Lister. Mr Lister is well known as an extraordinary History teacher. He is praised for teaching the subject with passion, charisma and an accomplished subject knowledge that makes learners sit up and listen.

The Sea Point High school community will sorely miss Mr Lister. He admits that these feelings are mutual saying, “Sea Point High school has been good to and for me in many ways. I have met and interacted with many wonderful people and helped many to achieve success.”

His positive influence was also felt in the general academic sphere, where he filled the role of Head of Academics for a number of years. In this sphere he has left an indelible mark, having been involved in the general upliftment and improvement of academic standards at the School.

As Head of Discipline he has had quite an impact on the discipline structures with his “no nonsense” attitude. His involvement in the School has been remarkable and the School will find it very difficult to replace him in all the many and varied portfolios that he has spearheaded.

When asked what his last message to learners would be, Mr. Lister responded “Be brave. Be adventurous. Take responsibility for your own lives… Make full use of the opportunities you are given. Every one of you is capable of achieving if you decide to.

Hard work and cooperation are the keys and I wish you every success. Work with the school, don’t fight it.”

Mr Lister will always be part of the Sea Point High School family and we wish him every success at his new school.

Philippi Skills Training A Visit to Remember On Saturday 1st of March 2014, the Sea Point High School Debating team attended the Township Debating League workshop in Philippi. The fun workshop was a training and skills development session for the aspiring debaters and an opportunity to ‘eye the competition’ of course! The workshop theme was ‘Justice in South Africa’. High School learners had the opportunity to learn about the

South African justice system as well as build a constructive and well thought-out argument.

It was a proud moment for us when our 2013 Head Boy and our very own Master Debater, Siyabulela Boto formed part of the adjudicating team for that day. Siya has joined the UCT debating team and is part of a group of students who mentor and support debaters at High School.

Conservation Excursion This year the Grade 10 Geography learners were awarded an opportunity to explore the delicate issue of global warming at an excursion to the Wynberg Conservation Centre on the 20 February.

The videos and presentations were a real eye-opener. Games on the topic were played by all which further underlined the seriousness of global warming. This was

followed by a discussion and activities which dealt with how we can make further use of renewable resources and so take personal responsibility for global warming.

It was quite ironic that our driver got lost on his way to pick us up – funny that this should happen on a Geography excursion – if only he had a compass! Thank you to all involved.

Oude Molen Eco Village This year Sea Point High welcomed its latest Grade 8 cohort of learners. The first couple of days were scary for most, it started with an Orientation Programme which concluded with a team building outing to Oude Molen Eco Village in Pinelands. The glorious summer weather provided a perfect day. The Grade 8 outing was a memorable day. Food, fun and games at this year’s outing certainly outdid the previous’ years’ outing.

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The hosting of guests on Tuesday 18 February 2014 will forever be one of SPHS’s most memorable moments. The Yew Chung International School (YCIS) comprising students from Hong Kong and teachers from around the world paid the school a visit that we will not forget soon.

The delegation was greeted by a very eager and well-organised group of ‘buddies’ each chosen to partner the visitors and show them around the school. Any initial anxiety was quickly dissolved once each group of students saw how friendly the other group was and a sense of relaxation filled the air.

Once in the hall, learners shared rather copious amounts of mutual flattering!

YCIS took to the stage first with the elegant fluidity of their dancers and the cohesive voices of their choir. It was not all just entertainment though, valuable information about Hong Kong’s rich history and culture was shared, along with interesting information such as the history of chopsticks!

Sea Point took to the stage and delivered a set of fantastic performances, which included our excellent singers, dancers and melodious marimba band. All learners displayed just how talented they are. After a fun-filled assembly, visitors got the chance to mingle with the rest of SPHS. After contact numbers and Facebook details were exchanged, along with many hugs and handshakes, it signalled the end to a truly spectacular day.

For people of such diverse origins and cultures to interact and communicate so seamlessly highlights something extremely important – we are all human beings and therefore bound by an innate love for one another. Something so significant should be echoed again and again, for it is in relationships such as these that individuals are able to broaden their minds beyond what is taught in the classroom – they broaden their minds to building metaphorical bridges and who knows what possibilities may open up to them?

Soapbox Derby & Food Fair Fundraiser 2013

The school year raced to a spectacular finish at Sea Point Primary’s 2013 Soapbox Derby and Food Fair fundraiser.

By asking family and friends to sponsor them for every lap completed, the children managed to raise R68,000. “The day was very successful both from a financial and social point of view,” said outgoing

PTA chairman Eugene Jackson. “All who participated in this event had great fun.”

Each class dressed according to a theme, with Grade RS winning the Foundation Phase prize for their Thriller costumes (and awesome dance!) while the Grade 4G Mafia scooped the Seniors’ prize.

Racing in go-karts provided by Great

Soapbox Fun (www.kaskar.co.za), the classes that completed the most laps in 20 minutes were Grade 2O (Foundation Phase) and Grade 6V (Senior Phase).

Jackson thanked sponsors Spar Woodstock, which made a donation and also put up a cake stall; Security Wise, which sponsored the guards who ensured the safety of all

attendees; and Texies Fisheries, which supplies crushed ice for all of the school’s events. “Already plans are underway for 2014.”

For more pictures and information about the school, please visit www.spps.wcape. school.za.

Joanne Gibson, Gr 2 parent.

Festive Valentine’s Week Preprimary Yoga with Jax

Valentine’s week started off with a poem competition, won by Shantal Chinangwa in Grade 6D, Emraan Joseph in 6V took second place and Zeenat Mohamed in 4B took third place. On Wednesday, 12 February we had a Valentine’s Day literary quiz with Mackenzie Chothia in Grade 7S winning.

The mad hatter Valentine’s disco was well attended and started off with each class taking to the stage to their favourite songs. The children dressed fabulously in theme with Azraa Davids in Grade 4B and Aalia Dramat in Grade 6V winning best dressed.

There were many great dancers and really amazing mad hatters and they all won spot prizes. Thank you to all the children and teachers who participated in the week of love.

A special thank you to Mrs De Vries and Mrs De Wet-Stevens for keeping the love alive at our school.

Jacqueline Ivory, also known as Jax is Jai’s mom. She comes into our school nearly every two weeks to do a half hour of yoga with each Grade R class. The children in Grade R can be seen showing off their newly developed yoga skills and poses. These exercises benefit all muscles groups and help with muscle tone and development. We can’t wait to see the children progress in these skills.

Collecting School Shoes

We have been collecting our old school shoes that are still in good condition to pass on to children who are less fortunate than our selves. Miss Compton has taken them to the SALT office in Table View and there they will distribute it where the need is. Please keep collecting and donating to school. We would like to help as many children as possible.

Grade 4s Exciting Natural Science Bean Project

We have been doing lots of indoor growing recently and planted some beans for the first term Natural Science project. This is

a really easy, visual way to teach children about root systems and is a project worth doing. Plus it’s very exciting to watch how FAST the plants grow!

Each learner had their own personal pot to grow their bean. They were supplied with cotton wool and a white kidney bean. The

learners loved planting their own beans and happily watched as their beans grew over a period of two weeks. After two weeks, which felt like a lifetime to some learners, we examined our new guests. We had a look at the simple, yet complicated root system and discussed their valuable existence and

the importance they have in regards to the plant as a whole system.

Reinhardt Brewis, Grade 4 teacher.

Senior Primary Sports Day Green House Triumphant

On your marks, get set, go! The senior phase sports day was a great success. We all arrived before 8am, set up, and at 08:15 the war cries started. The weather was lovely, although you could see the wind over the ocean. Thank goodness we were protected against the mountain.

We started the longer distance races first in the cool of the morning and then continued with the sprints. While the races were going on, the long jumpers were also busy. It was a close competition between the different houses, but eventually green house ran out as the winners and red house received the spirit cup after a great performance during the day.

Well done to all the children, those who won and also to those who tried their best.

Francois Senekal, Grade 7 teacher.

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On Friday 21 February the senior primary had their inter-house gala. The children swam their very best and the winners were Green house while Blue house received the trophy for best spirit.

The most outstanding swimmer awards in under 10 went to Yethu Kibi and Rafael SitoeJunior. The most outstanding swimmers in under 12/13 were Aalia Dramat and Yaqeen Achmat, who won all their races!

Casey Syms (open girl) was recognised for breaking two records – one in freestyle and one in backstroke. Well done to all the children for doing so well on the day and a special thank you to all the parents and teachers who helped to make the day a success.

Tanya Goble, Grade 4 teacher.