AWSUM Cape Town March/April 2024 edition

Skole deel hulle hoogtepunte van die eerste kwartaal Rugby-afrigters van plaaslike skole gesels met AWSUM Bl 3

It’s Back! The 2024 Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools

Get ready to witness unparalleled skills, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments in the 11th edition of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools. With a mouthwatering line-up of 24 matches, the 2024 season will kick-off from April 6th concluding with the final whistle on August 17th. As the game of netball and rugby continues to grow, upcoming school talent will have the chance to showcase their skills live on SuperSport, with enthusiastic supporters cheering them on from various sidelines across the nine provinces.

Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming rugby fixtures:

Glenwood High School vs Maritzburg College

6 April

Marking the explosive start of the 2024 Premier Interschools circuit, we head to the vibrant east coast of Durban for an epic clash as Glenwood hosts archrivals Maritzburg College. Taking a look at the last 10 showdowns, Glenwood dominated with a staggering 8 victories, while Maritzburg College only managed to grab two.

Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool (Affies) vs Paarl Gimnasium (Paarl Gim) – 13 April

Celebrating the 8th year of this rivalry – all roads will lead to Pretoria for the clash between Paarl Gim and Affies. With the Paarl team being the firm favourites on paper, Affies would need to dig deep for a comeback as their track record speaks 3 victories, 6 defeats and a draw out of 10 matches against their Cape rivals.

Paul Roos Gymnasium (Paul Roos) vs Paarl Boys’ High – 20 April

Get ready for an exciting clash as the tournament’s 3rd round lands in Stellenbosch where Paul Roos and Paarl Boys’ High will battle it out for local bragging rights. Paul Roos will head into the match with their backs against the wall as Paarl Boys’ clinched six out of their last 10 matches.

Paarl Gimnasium vs Grey College – 20 April

Prepare for an epic showdown on April 20th as the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools delivers a dynamic double-header. History will also be made as the Paarl Gim and Grey College clash is set to become an annual fixture on the rugby calendar with all teams competing. Since 2010 Grey College’s track record seems to put them in a favourable position as they claimed 6 victories out of the last 9, being played on rare

occasions during festivals with Paarl Gim only having won 3.

Grey High School (Grey High) vs Paul Roos

Gymnasium – 27 April

Travelling to the Eastern Cape a week later, the Paul Roos team will meet forces with Grey High School. With 10 closely contested battles played between these two teams - Paul Roos has clinched six victories, but Grey High isn’t far behind with four wins of their own.

Grey College vs Paarl Boys’ High – 11 May

The sixth rugby clash of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools will lead us to Bloemfontein awaiting a titanic clash between Grey College and Paarl Boys’. The hosts have ruled the roost when looking at the last 10 matches, having won 7 leaving the Paarl side trailing behind with only three wins under the belt.

Bishops vs Rondebosch – 1 June

Gear up for one of the most historic derbies on the South African rugby calendar before the midterm break as Bishops will play host to Rondebosch. With both teams firing on all cylinders, Rondebosch holds a slim lead, winning five matches to four with one draw in the last 10 encounters between these two schools.

Waterkloof vs Affies – 20 July

After the June break, the games will commence with Waterkloof going head-to-head with longtime adversaries Affies in an all-Pretoria showdown. Affies has been dominating the field, emerging victorious in seven of the last 10 encounters between the two teams, while Waterkloof has managed to secure only three wins, with their last triumph dating back to 2017.

Durban High School (DHS) vs Jeppe – 27 July

The 9th game of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools heads to the scenic KZN coast for an exciting clash between DHS and Jeppe. These two schools rarely cross paths, having squared off only six times since 2009. Jeppe has been dominant in these encounters securing victory in five out of six matches, while DHS managed to secure their lone win in 2017.

Paarl Boys’ High vs Paarl Gimnasium – 3

August

Considered as the biggest school sports derby in the world – on August 3rd Paarl will be overflowing with visitors as we head to Faure Street Stadium to see defending titleholders Paarl Gim taking on Paarl Boys’ High. With both teams locked in a fierce rivalry, the last 10 encounters have been neck and neck with the two teams holding five victories each. This historic derby, spanning over a century, is guaranteed to deliver yet another battle of the titans.

Boland Landbou vs Oakdale Landbou – 10 Aug

The Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools action will remain in Paarl for yet another week! This time, the spotlight will shine on the two agricultural powerhouses from Paarl and Riversdale: Boland Landbou versus Oakdale. Taking their last 10 battles into consideration - Boland Landbou holds a narrow lead with six wins over Oakdale’s four.

Paul Roos vs Grey College – 17 Aug

The final whistle of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools will go off in Stellenbosch as the 2024 season draws to an end when Paul Roos host Grey College in what could potentially be a decider when it comes to earning that top spot in the 2024 schools’ rankings. The last 10 matches have Grey College leading with eight wins to two but knowing the side of Stellenbosch – Paul Roos will want to even it out.

For the 2024 Season, here’s the listed netball fixtures:

• Durban Girls’ High vs Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High – 6 April

• Paarl Girls’ High vs Oranje – 19 April

• Pearson High School vs Rhenish Girls’ High

– 25 April

• Noordheuwel vs Monument – 2 May

• Herchel Girls School vs Rhenish Girls’ High

– 3 May

• Waterkloof vs Garsfontein – 11 May

• Paarl Gimnasium vs Bloemhof – 16 May

• Stellenberg vs Bellville – 18 May

• Waterkloof vs Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool

– 22 May

• St Mary’s School vs St Stithians College – 19 June

• Paarl Girls’ High vs Paarl Gimnasium – 2 August

• Bloemhof vs Oranje – 17 August

Rugby-afrigters van plaaslike skole gesels met AWSUM

Die jaarlikse NMI Noord-Suid Rugby-toernooi het vanaf 22 – 26 Maart in Pretoria plaasgevind, en AWSUM het met die eerstespanne wat aan dié toernooi deelgeneem het se afrigters gesels en by hulle gehoor wat hulle filosofie as afrigters is en wat hulle meen die eienskappe van `n goeie rugbyspeler moet wees.

“Uit die aard van die saak sal ‘n goeie rugbyspeler beskik oor natuurlike talent, maar dié gawe moet aangevul word deur ‘n gesonde werksetiek, ‘n positiewe gesindheid, en dissipline,” vertel Ruan Jacobs, Affies se eerstespanafrigter. Jannie Geldenhuys, Grey Kollege se hoofafrigter van die eerstespan en die Cherries stem saam dat die waardevolste speler wat mens in rugby kry, iemand is wat vreugde daarin vind om hard vir sy spanmaats te werk. Die meeste van die afrigters stem saam dat `n goeie rugbyspeler gedissiplineerd, hardwerkend en doelgerig moet wees. “`n Speler moet aktief luister, inligting inneem en verandering op die veld toon. Talent bring jou net só ver,” meen Roean Bezuidenhout, afrigter van Welkom Gimnasium. “Ja, `n goeie speler wys wat hy sonder die bal kan doen en is `n speler wat onder druk kan floreer,” voeg Abré Minnie, hoofafrigter van Hoërskool Outeniqua by.

Afrigters leer by mekaar en kyk op na manne soos Rassie Erasmus, Stuart Lancaster en Bill Belichick, maar tog het elkeen ook sy eie filosofie as dit by afrigting kom. Dietlov Coetzee, afrigter van Helmekaar Kollege, glo daarin om eerste die mens te dien voor jy die speler dien, dit verseker dat alles daarna makliker is. “Die belangrikste is om `n leersame omgewing te skep en seker te maak die spelers geniet elke oomblik, om van die spelers beter mense te maak en hulle iets van werksetiek te leer,” vertel Rudi Dames van Hoërskool Dr. E.G Jansen. Die meeste is dit eens dat jy as afrigter die kind se karakter vorm en slyp. JB Naudé, Oakdale Landbouskool se agterlynafrigter byskryf dit mooi: “Om `n afrigter te wees is om `n timmerman te wees wat elke speler skaaf en vorm om sy volle potensiaal uit te leef, om sy drome en die span se drome na te jaag.”

Ons het ook in 2023 met die Springbokke se voormalige afrigter Jacques Nienaber net voor die 2023 Rugbywêreldbeker gesels en hom gevra hoe belangrik rugbystatistiek soos die aantal duikslae, meters gehardloop, ens. vir jong spelers is.Jacques noem dat vir laerskoolspelers dit net moet gaan om die spel te geniet en selfs tot in die hoërskool ook, maar as jy `n meer ernstige rugbyspeler is, statistiek al hoe belangriker raak en kan dit vir jou belangrike dinge uitwys. “Dit moet egter nie só belangrik raak dat dit die lekkerte uit rugby haal nie. Wat is daardie lekkerte? Dis die tye saam met jou vriende, in die tokkamer, die spangees, die kringetjie voor en na die tyd, die Maandag se praat oor Saterdag se wedstryd. Dís die goed wat mens onthou,” vertel Jacques.

Elke ouer wil net die beste vir sy kind hê, maar waar trek mens die streep. Jacques voel ouers moenie die lekkerte uit die sport vir hulle kinders haal deurdat hulle te ernstig daaroor is nie. Volgens hom is ‘n ouer se belangrikste rol om hulle kinders te ondersteun. “Probeer die afrigting vir die afrigters los, en as jou kind ernstig is oor sy sport, leer hom dan dat dit harde werk vat om bo uit te kom. Daar is niks verkeerd om ekstra tyd in te sit nie. Weer eens is dit die belangrikste dat hulle rugby geniet. Die ou wat dit maak, is die ou wat rugby ongelooflik baie geniet, want die opofferings wat jy moet maak, kan jy nie maak as jy nie lief is vir rugby nie en sonder daardie liefde vir die spel, gaan jy nooit genoeg dryfkrag hê nie. Jy moet as speler eienaarskap neem. Wat is eienaarskap? Dis nie die afrigter se werk alleen om seker te maak jy raak beter nie, dis jou werk om seker te maak dat jy elke dag verbeter. Afrigters is net daar om jou te help en te fasiliteer. Dis nie jou ouers se werk om seker te maak jy gaan oefen nie, dis jóú werk,” meen Jacques.

EDGEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL

Edgemead High School, Fairbairn College and Parow High School - Interschools Athletics Event

In a remarkable display of athleticism and team spirit, Edgemead High School proudly hosted the annual EFP Interschools Athletics Event at the UWC Sports Stadium, walking away as the undisputed champions of the day. This milestone event marked the first time the competition was held at the esteemed UWC Sports Stadium, and it proved to be a colossal success, setting the stage for what promises to be a much-anticipated annual fixture in the school athletics calendar.

The day was filled with electrifying performances as numerous track and field records were shattered, a testament to the exceptional talent and relentless dedication of the athletes. The hard work invested throughout the season was evident in every race run, every jump taken, and every throw made, underscoring the high level of competition and skill present among the participants. What stood out most, however, was the remarkable sense of camaraderie and school spirit on display. Athletes, coaches, and supporters from Edgemead High School and competing institutions came together in a celebration of sporting excellence and mutual respect. The atmosphere was charged with encouragement and enthusiasm, as the crowd cheered on their champions, lifting the spirits of every participant and creating a sense of unity and belonging.

The EFP Interschools Athletics Event at the UWC Sports Stadium has not only set a new benchmark for future competitions but also highlighted the incredible potential and sportsmanship of young athletes. Edgemead High School’s victory is a shining example of what can be achieved with teamwork, dedication, and a love for the sport. This triumph will undoubtedly inspire current and future generations of athletes to strive for greatness, both on and off the field.

Following the EFP Interschools Athletics Event at the UWC Sports Stadium, where Edgemead High School emerged as champions, the momentum continued as 10 of their athletes qualified for the Northern Zones competition. This next level of competition was a critical step for athletes aiming to secure their places on the prestigious Western Province (WP) team. The Northern Zones served as a challenging arena where only the best of the best could shine and move forward in their athletic journey. Competing against some of the most talented athletes in the region, the representatives from Edgemead High School displayed outstanding performance and determination. Their efforts were not in vain; after a series of intense competitions, one of Edgemead’s finest athletes triumphed, securing a spot on the Western Province team for both the 100m and 200m events. This achievement is a monumental testament to the athlete’s speed, skill, and dedication to track and field.

The qualification of an Edgemead High School athlete for the Western Province team in such competitive events underscores the high level of training, talent, and sportsmanship developed within the school’s athletics program. It also highlights the effectiveness of the coaching staff and the supportive environment that nurtures potential and fosters excellence in sports.

This progression from the EFP Interschools Athletics Event to the Northern Zones and finally to earning a place on the Western Province team illustrates a remarkable journey of athletic development and achievement. It not only reflects the individual athlete’s commitment to excelling in their sport but also represents the broader success and reputation of Edgemead High School in nurturing young talent. As this athlete prepares to compete at the Western Province level, they carry with them the pride and support of their school, teammates, and community, poised to make a significant impact and continue

MILNERTON HIGH SCHOOL

Achievements

We are incredibly proud of the following Grade 8 learners who have achieved wonderful sporting results or who will be taking place in exciting competitions soon!

• Chloe Ramsuran took part in KAWC Provincial Elite Championships in February. She achieved Bronze medal for Kara and Silver Medical for Kumite (fighting). She attended the KSA Schools Championships in March.

• Cara Visser attended the South Africa National Junior Champs in Swimming in March.

• Sarah Rautenbach, Sabrina Krige, Dylan Rautenbach, and Boston Benjamin will participate in WP Championships for Life Saving.

• Isabella Heber took part in the SA Amateurs for Golf. She attended the SA Junior International Tournament and the WP Amateurs Tournament in March.

We are so proud of our junior and senior debaters who both won in Round 2 of the National Debating League on the 7th of March. They beat Fairbairn College and Simon’s Town High School respectively. A special mention to Zaakirah Akoob (junior) as well as Isra Nordien (senior) who were awarded best speakers of their debates.

• Kayla Green, Emily McLoughlin and Seren Curry attended the IPTs (Inter-Provincial Tournamentrepresenting Western Cape Coastal) for Netball during the March holidays.

These learners make us incredibly proud, and their hard work pays off. We wish them all the best!

Debate Junior City Councillor

Swimming and Athletes

We held our final assembly and some of the announcements/achievements were as follows:

• Congratulations to those athletes who competed & achieved medals at zonals!

• Well done to Graaff for winning Interhouse Swimming and Hofmeyr for winning Interhouse netball!

It was a busy but VERY successful term. We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday and come back prepared for Term 2

Chloe Ramsuran Isabella Heber Cara Visser

Sarah Rautenbach, Sabrina Krige, Dylan Rautenbach and Boston Benjamin

Kayla Green, Emily McLoughlin and Seren Curry

MILNERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Head Prefects

Congratulations on your achievements! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to watch you blossom this year!

• Head Prefects: Connor Wessels, Amelia Marriott.

• Deputy Head Prefects: Luka Ilic, Annabella Gisi

Interhouse Gala

Resounding congratulations to the Cormorants who won a highly competitive inter-house swimming gala on Friday, 2 February. The Seagulls were awarded the Spirit Shield. Our grateful thanks go to all who made this amazing ‘Millies’ day possible. Mrs. Sacks and Mr. Antonakis ensured that the whole day ran without a hitch. Grateful thanks must also go to the rest of the staff for serving as marshalls on the day. Mr. Nel and the Estates Team ensured that all equipment was in place and the pool looked incredible. Our supportive parents cheered the swimmers on with passion. Lastly, to our incredible swimmers, your dedication is there for all to see.

MELKBOSSTRAND PRIVATE SCHOOL

Swimming

Luka Ilic, Connor Wessels, Amelia Marriott and Annabella Gisi.

Jaco Louw

Congratulations to Jaco Louw, who participated in the Bridge house mile open water swim on 16 March. Out of participants of all ages, Jaco received a spectacular 5th place in the 800m division. Well done, Jaco! We are proud of you and expectant to see where the future will take you.

Congratulations to the three exceptional Elkanah House soccer stars set to represent South Africa at the prestigious Dallas Cup! Blaise Northing (Grade 7), Blake Trennery (Grade 10), and Luke Choice (Grade 12) have been selected to showcase their talent on an international stage.

Blaise, playing in the u.14 category, Blake in the u.16, and Luke, who not only secured a spot in the u.19 team but also the honour of captaincy, are truly remarkable athletes. Their dedication, skill, and leadership have earned them this opportunity to shine.

As they embark on this exciting journey, they’ll not only compete but also immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Dallas.

Soccer - Dallas Cup

From staying with local families during the tournament to exploring iconic venues like the Dallas Cowboys stadium and experiencing thrilling NBA and Ice Hockey games, their trip promises to be unforgettable.

The Dallas Cup, known for hosting some of the world’s most renowned soccer clubs and nurturing talents who have gone on to become global icons, is the perfect stage for these promising players to make their mark. We wish them the best of luck as they proudly represent South Africa and Elkanah House on this incredible adventure.

Go forth, Blaise, Blake, and Luke, and let your passion for the game light up the fields of Dallas

Swimming

Elkanah House High School ended the term with a splash at their Inter-House Gala, where congratulations are in order for all swimmers! Emerald House emerged triumphant, securing the overall victory along with the titles for best war cry and spirit, showcasing their unwavering enthusiasm. Sapphire House swam gracefully into second place, claiming the award for best dressed, while Ruby House displayed admirable determination to secure third position. Well done to everyone for their exceptional performances.

• 520 kg dogters B - derde in afdeling.

• 480kg seuns B- 4de in afdeling

• 480kg seuns A - Brons (WP)!

520kg boys

Athletics

Congratulations to the Elkanah House athletes who competed at the Western Cape Athletics Championships as part of the Western Province team. They all flew the Elkanah House flag proudly and we are very proud of their achievements.

• Jared Louw - 6th place for Javelin

• Amelie Wouters - 4th in heat for 70m Hurdles

• Olivia Hunt - 7th in 800m and 3rd in her 1500m race. Olivia has now qualified to be part of the Western Cape team who will compete at the National Championships in Limpopo.

Hockey

Congratulations to the Elkanah House u.19 girls hockey team for their outstanding performance in the Spar Hockey Tournament! Facing tough competition, they showcased incredible skill and determination on the field. Highlights include a draw against Stellenbosch High, a victory over Huguenot High, another draw with Milnerton High and a triumphant win against Fish Hoek High.

Special recognition goes to Chumile Raziya for her exceptional performance, earning her the title of Player of the Tournament. Additionally, our Elkanah House 1st Team was honoured as the Team of the Tournament, reflecting their outstanding teamwork and dedication. Well done to all players and coaches for a fantastic tournament!

MELKBOSSTRAND HIGH SCHOOL

• 520kg dogters A - Silwer! Tweede!

WP-Atletiek ELKANAH HOUSE

Toutrek: WP/Boland Toutrekkompetisie

• 600kg seuns - 5de algehele plek

• 520kg seuns A -Silwer! Tweede! (WP)!

• 520 mix A- 5de Plek

• 560 kg seuns - 4de in die afdeling

• 480 kg dogters A- Silwer! Tweede!

• 480 kg dogters B- vierde in die afdeling.

• 520 mix B- 4de in die afdeling

SA

Ons het twee leerders wat W.P. klere ontvang het.

520kg

Blaise Northing, Blake Trennery and Luke Choice.

Natasha Milligan and Niane Engelbrecht

tug-of-war team

girls team Hierdie toutrekspanne is ook na die S.A. Toutrekkampioenskappe in Kimberley.

Kickboxing

VAN RIEBEECKSTRAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Toutrek

WP/Wynland:

Swimming Skyfskiet Tennis Netball

• 360B kg - Silwer

Julle maak ons ongelooflik trots! Hier is die volgende uitslae:

• 320A kg - Goud + WP/Wynland kleure

• 340A kg (Dogters) - Silwer + WP kleure

• 360A kg - 4de in hul afdeling

• 360C kg - 5de in afdeling

• 320B kg - 4de in afdeling

• 400A kg - 1ste in afdeling

• 400B kg - 4de in afdeling

Wes-Kaap Byeenkoms:

• 320A kg - Silwer

Joel Stevens, Hugo Claasen, Cassidy Coetzee.

Congratulations to Levi Grove who participated in his 1st kickboxing competition u.8, even though he is only 7. He received 2 silver medals! Well done!

Wishing this Riebie all the best at DHL Nationals in Durban!

VRS Skyfskiet! Baie geluk Riebies! Rileigh de Kock en Johan Maritz neem deel aan Junior TSA Nationals tennis toernooi in Bloemfontein. VRS wens hul sterkte toe met die toernooi wat voorlê!

Hockey

Western Province Zonals

SA Athletics

Netball Athletics

u.11A Netball Team

Bloubergrant High School Star Athlete, Jaydon van Graan participated in the 110m Hurdles Boys u.19. It was the Western Province Athletic Championship which took place on the 15th March and he was placed 4th. We are extremely proud of him.

Front: Danté, Shalom, Jean-Lee and Janoa. Back: Alson, Michael, Adrine, Bakamoso, Jaydon and Sibahle.

Andile Mlambo

Jaydon van Graan

Good luck to our u.13A Hockey Teams playing at the Maties u.13 Tournament!

Our Athletes who made it through to the Western Province Zonals, which took place at Vygieskraal Stadium on the 8th-10th March.

Congratulations to Andile Mlambo! U.12 1200m Western Cape Champion! Andile represented Western Cape at the SA Athletics Championships in March!

Good luck to our u.11A Netball Team at the Goudini Tournament!

TABLE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

First XI Cricket Team

Table View High School’s First XI Cricket team ended a successful season on Saturday 9 March with a win over Cannon’s Creek Independent School. Tylo April was man of the match with impressive bowling figures of 5 wickets for 32 runs in 6 overs. The win over Cannon’s Creek capped an enormously successful season for captain Marco Bezuidenhout and his team, as they recorded 5 wins out of 7 games, with the captain finishing off his final season for the school as both the Top Run scorer and Top Wicket taker for his team. The future looks bright for this young team as they go from strength to strength.

HOËRSKOOL JAN VAN RIEBEECK

Kultuur - Kooroptrede

Dit was vir ons skoolkoor ‘n besondere voorreg om deur die British Council Schools uitgenooi te word om by hul internasionale vennootskapskole-konferensie by die Kaapstadse Internasionale Konferensiesentrum (Kiks) op te tree! Ons koor, onder leiding van ons puik musiekdirekteur, mnr. Jaco Dippenaar, het die gehoor op hul voete - en met tye in trane! - gehad tydens hul vertolking van ‘n Afrikaanse, Engelse en een tradisionele koortreffer.

Die 500 konferensiegangers by Kiks en die 1500 aanlyn gaste van regoor die wêreld was in vervoering oor ons Jan van Riebeeckers se afgeronde klank en puik optrede. Ons is baie trots op julle en sien uit na ‘n opwindende musiekjaar!

Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck koorlede onder leiding van mnr. Jaco Dippenaar tree op.

SOUTH AFRICAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Our SACS athletes took part in the Western Province Athletics Championship meeting which was held on 8 to 10 March 2024 at Vygieskraal Stadium.

The results are as follows:

Western Province Athletics Championship Quadrangular Athletics

• Cohen Williams 1st place u19 (100m, 200m and 4x100m relay),

• Aden Steenveld 3rd place u17 (4x100m relay),

• Nicholas Oscroft 2nd place u19 (800m),

• Noah Nettman 3rd place u17 (Discus),

• Francois Wessels 3rd place u15 (Discus),

• Cole Betz 11th place u15 (3 000m) and 12th place u15 (1 500m).

Hearty congratulations to Cohen, Nicholas, Noah, Aden and Francois who have subsequently been selected to represent the Western Province (WP) High School team at the Western Cape.

We are delighted to announce that Cohen Williams (Grade 12), who placed first in the U19 100m event at the recently held Quadrangular Athletics, equaled the boys U19 100m record of 10.6 seconds. Not only is this is a blistering fast time for a school boy, but it is amazing that in over 80 years of the running of this meet, this is the fastest that any boy from the four schools has run the 100m event.

Swimming

An incredible achievement Cohen, we are extremely proud of you!

The SACS swimming team traveled to Stellenbosch to compete in the inaugural Super League regional swim-off. The top five Cape Town schools competed against the top five Boland schools in an afternoon of superb racing. Our boys did very well with SACS placing 5th overall and our U19 team placing 3rd. Well done to all of the swimmers for a strong finish to a good season. Special congratulations to the matrics Sirhaan Mia, Kyle Kleinhans, Zack Cicero, Daniel Stenslunde and Erik Marthinusen for their outstanding efforts.

Cohen Williams

RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

SA Junior National Water Polo Championships

A massive congratulations to the following boys who were selected to represent in the u.18 and u.16 Water Polo teams at the SA Junior National Water Polo Championships held in East London in March!

u.18: Pierre du Plessis, Matt de Villiers, Luke Burger (NTR), Jack Robinson (NTR).

u.16: Kieren Bennewith, Daniel Fisher, Joel O’Brien, Noah Reiback, James Pinnock (NTR), Josh Ripsold (NTR).

WP Badminton Team

Special mention also goes to Pierre du Plessis, who has received high recognition from US Water Polo when awarded his Outstanding Academic All-American status in recognition of performance in both the classroom and the pool.

A huge congratulations to our u.14A Water Polo boys who won the Dave Pitcairn Cup at Reddam!

Congratulations to David Yang (Grade 8) for being selected to join the WP U15A Badminton team! He will be participating in the SA National Inter-Provincial Championships being held in Bloemfontein in March.

David Yang

ICC u.19 Men’s Cricket World Cup

A massive congratulations to Raeeq Daniels (Matric) who stepped in as a replacement for Martin Khumalo in the South Africa u.19 squad at the ICC u.19 Men’s Cricket World Cup!

Cricket

RUSTENBURG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Indoor Hockey

The RGHS First Indoor Hockey Team placed second in the PGSGU Inter-Schools Tournament on 11 March. Congratulations to Coach Sasha, and the First Team on a wonderful season, and a special thanks to Lucy Kane, Rachel Kane and Megan Wightman (Grade 12) who have led the team admirably and played their final indoor hockey matches for the school this week. We are truly grateful for your service to Rustenburg Indoor Hockey.

Open Water Swimming Athletics Tennis

Caitlin Evans (Grade 8) participated in the SA Nationals Open Water Swimming Championship which took place in Jeffreys Bay from 8-10 March. In the 3km event, she came second in the U14 category (third overall). In the 5km event, she finished second in the 14-15yr category and qualified for the Junior World Championships in September. Well done Caitlin!

Ellen Hodgkinson (Grade 11) has been selected to represent Lifesaving Western Cape (LWC) at the annual South African InterProvincial Surf Lifesaving Championships. We congratulate Ellen on her achievement - her selection merits full Provincial colours for the sport of lifesaving. Surf Lifesaving

Skye Micklethwaite (Grade 12) took part in the Western Province Athletics Championships and placed 6th in the 800m. Skye also competed in the Bridge House Mile - she was the 4th female in and placed 11th overall in a race of 395 entrants.

Ellen Hodgkinson

Touch Rugby

The Rustenburg First Touch Rugby Team faced a formidable Wynberg Girls’ team in the finals of the Western Province Touch Rugby League. The team won the match and was crowned the 2024 A-League Champions.

The RGHS Senior Tennis Team placed second in the PGSGU Interschools tournament held on Thursday, 6 March. At the same event, the Junior Team placed Joint First. Congratulations!

Caitlin Evans

Skye Micklethwaite

Cricket 1st XI beat Bishops by 137 runs in season finale.

u.18 & u.16 Water Polo

u.14A Water Polo

WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Water Polo

& u.15A

Basketball

Congratulations to our #WynbergBasketball 1st Team on winning gold for the second year running in the Cape Town Metro Schools’ Basketball Championship!

Wynberg’s Chess Teams

WYNBERG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Athletics

The Southern Zone Athletics Championships took place from 23 - 24 February, at the Vygieskraal Stadium. WGHS had a total of 26 athletes qualify for the event and the following participants qualified for the Southern Zone team, which took place on 8 - 10 March at the Vygieskraal Stadium in their respective events. Well done to all athletes!

Four of our WGHS first team Touch Rugby players competed in an Interprovincial Tournament at Zwaanswyk High School. The players competed together in the u.21 team and came out victoriously in second place!

Special congratulations to Salma Mugjenker; Aaliyah Gamieldien; Emma Duk and Imaan Robertson.

A big thank you to the “runners” who assisted in the tournament all weekend: Ahzara Adams, Nuha Hendricks, Jesse April, Emma Jacobs, Radiyah Jaffer and Bethany Voight. We look forward to many years of WGHS players representing Western Province.

Touch Rugby

3rd place 100m hurdles, 1st 1st place Long Jump, 1st place Triple Jump, 2nd place 100m 1st place High jump, 4th place

1st place Javelin

Girls U19: Erinne Roos 1st place Javelin

T. Senne 1st place High jump Amber Vermeulen 3rd place Discus

Good luck to our #WynbergWaterPolo u.14A

in the WP semi finals.

Congratulations to our Wynberg’s Chess teams, second year running gold for our A side at the prestigious Grey College Invitational and our B side nailed silver!

WYNBERG BOYS’ JUNIOR SCHOOL

Prefects 2024

We congratulate the following learners on their selection as prefects to serve the school community: Connor Jurgens, Ebrahim Mohamed, Vishal Naran, Alex Schoeman, Alex Oosterwyk, Niyaaz Allie, Connor Haupt, Mohamed Isma-eel Meyers, Abdullah Abrahams, Taha Jamal, Seth Davids, Patrice Ebobisse-Bille, and Yunus Hoosain.

Water Polo

Swimming

We hosted a B League Gala. We were lucky to have wonderful weather and our boys showed true Supera Moras spirit in the pool despite having tough competition. Thank you to all the Wynberg staff who helped make the afternoon a success: planning, setting up, helping at the gala, and popping in to support the boys. Thank you to the parents who came out to support the event as well as the PA for running the tuckshop.

A few of the Grade 7 boys spent Saturday morning volunteering at Soil 4 Life. They were taught about good and bad weeds and spent the morning removing weeds in the vegetable garden.

Well done to Umair Patel, Mohamed Jhaveri, Riley, and his brother Mason Schenck, Connor Jurgen, Zaid Abdurahman, and Ryan Scharffenorth for participating.

Umair Patel, Mohamed Jhaveri, Riley, and his brother Mason Schenck, Connor Jurgen, Zaid Abdurahman, and Ryan Scharffenorth.

Connor Jurgens, Ebrahim Mohamed, Vishal Naran, Alex Schoeman, Alex Oosterwyk, Niyaaz Allie, Connor Haupt, Mohamed Isma-eel Meyers, Abdullah Abrahams, Taha Jamal, Seth Davids, Patrice Ebobisse-Bille, and Yunus Hoosain.

Congrats to our u.13A #WynbergWaterPolo team - Plate Winners at the Grey Junior Tournament, and 9th place overall! Well done, Team!