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OCTOBER 2014

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This October, CANSA highlights the importance of screening and early detection for breast cancer as part of its Women’s Health Campaign. Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all races, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 35 in South Africa, according to the 2007 National Cancer Registry.

“We encourage all women to conduct regular self-examinations once a month. Know how your breasts look and feel – discuss any changes you observe with your health practitioner. It’s also very important to go for a mammogram every year from the age of 40,” states Elize Joubert, CANSA’s Acting CEO. She adds, “Women need to be aware of the screening opportunities available. We have mobile health clinics travelling to remote areas throughout South Africa”.

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Reduce risk through regular examinations Many breast lumps are harmless, but they should all be checked.

It is important for women to do monthly breast self-examinations and to go for regular clinical breast examinations.

Symptom-free women of 40 and

older should go for a mammogram (a special X-ray to detect lumps in the breast), every year.

Prevention and early detection The most effective weapon against cancer is knowledge. If you consider that one in four individuals may be affected by the disease during their lifetime, you will realise how powerful knowledge is in terms of risk reduction, prevention and early detection.

CANSA’s prevention and early detection programmes and campaigns contain material re a balanced diet and promote a balanced lifestyle that includes regular exercise, not smoking, staying safe in the sun, doing regular self-examinations and undergoing regular medical checkups.

All prevention and early detection programmes and campaigns are underpinned by research.

Other cancers affecting women: • Fallopian tube cancer • Ovarian cancer • Vaginal cancer • Vaginal clear-cell adenosarcoma • Vulvar cancer • Uterine cancer How women can reduce their cancer risk: Be aware of the importance of the early detection of cancer. This enables more effective treatment and a better chance of recovery.

Acknowledge the importance of a healthy balanced lifestyle: not smoking, being sun smart, going for preventative screenings and avoiding known cancer-causing factors. We also encourage women to reduce their risk of female cancers by: • Avoiding hormone therapy • Using condoms to help prevent sexually transmitted infections such as the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is a high risk factor for cervical cancer • Consulting a healthcare professional on the HPV vaccine • Consulting a healthcare professional for advice on appropriate screening tests if there is a family history of cancer Mobile health clinics CANSA has nine mobile health clinics travelling to remote areas throughout South Africa in October to reach women and men who would otherwise not have access to screening.

They offer the following: • Clinical breast examinations • Pap smear screening tests for cervical cancer • Prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests for men to detect prostate abnormalities • Cholesterol test • B l o o d pressure test

For more information contact CANSA on 0800 22 66 22 http://www.cansa.org.za

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Food & Home 2 OCTOBER 2014

Lamb shank with bacon, smoked chilli and apple.

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This lamb shank recipe has a deep, smoky flavour with a hint of chilli. To sample the best that shanks have to offer it’s vital that they be cooked for a minimum of 21⁄2 hours. Shanks can’t be rushed.

YOU’LL NEED: • 375 ml (11⁄2 C) apple juice (from a carton is best) • 2 large dried chillies or 5 ml (1 tsp) dried crushed chillies • 250 ml (1 C) seedless raisins or dried cranberries • 60 ml (¼ C) olive oil • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • 4–6 large lamb shanks • 2 large red onions, sliced • 6–8 large cloves garlic, crushed • 250 g rindless streaky bacon, roughly chopped • 15 ml (1 Tbsp) sweet smoked Spanish paprika • 3 bay leaves • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary • 25 ml (11⁄2 Tbsp) chopped • fresh parsley • 1 x 400 g can whole peeled • tomatoes with juice • 1 x 70 g can tomato paste • 5 ml (1 tsp) sugar • 5 whole black peppercorns • 750 ml (3 C) Pinotage • 30 ml (2 Tbsp) red wine vinegar

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By Christel Giese (B. Optom (RAU) CAS (SA)

Since smart phones have entered our lives there has been a steady increase in short sightedness (unable to see clearly in the distance) in children. According to Dr. D. Allamby an Eye Specialist in the UK, states that there has been a35% increase in advancing myopia (short-sightedness) since the launch of smart phones.

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WHAT TO DO:

• Combine the apple juice, chillies and raisins in a small bowl and leave to soak for 3 hours. Blend or liquidise the mixture until smooth. It does not matter if the raisins are not completely blended as they will add texture to the dish. Set aside.

• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavybottomed saucepan. Season the lamb well and brown the shanks, one at a time, until golden brown. Remove from the saucepan and set aside.

• Sauté the onions, garlic and bacon in the same saucepan until soft. Add the paprika, bay leaves, rosemary, parsley, tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, sugar and peppercorns. Stir in the raisin mixture and cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.

• Preheat the oven to 170 °C. • Transfer the lamb to a large ovenproof casserole dish, big enough to hold all the shanks. Add the red wine and sauce and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Alternatively, use a deep roasting pan and cover the meat with a layer of baking paper, followed by two layers of foil secured tightly around the edge.

• Cook for 21⁄2–3 hours or until the meat comes away from the bone. Check on the liquid halfway through the cooking time. Add a little more apple juice to the cooking liquid if too much has evaporated during the prolonged cooking. Make sure the casserole is tightly covered again before returning the dish to the oven.

• Once the shanks are tender, remove the casserole from the oven, remove the shanks from the sauce and set aside to keep warm. Reduce the sauce by bringing the remaining liquid to the boil. Cook rapidly until the sauce is thick and has reduced by half.

• Adjust seasoning and stir in the red wine vinegar. Transfer the lamb to a serving platter and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve with mashed potato.

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HANDY EYE TIPS FOR KIDS:

Ensure limited screen time (2hrslday - includes tablet, computer, smartphone) Hold smartphone 40cm from face. lJse 2O-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, focus on a far object 20 feet (6 metres) away for 20 seconds.

Go into sunshine without your phone.

Seriously consider the age you give your child a smart phone.

If you are at all concerned, have an eye test at your nearest Optometrist.

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Theres nothing quite like entertaining in your back-yard during the Summer. Whether it’s for a party or just to create a late evening chill out zone on your patio – check out this easy to do, budget friendly idea!

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE LANTERNS: • 5 to 6 balloons, blown up to whatever size ball or lantern you want to make • large plastic drop cloth • scissors • twine or cotton yarn • basic white glue • ½ cup cornstarch • ¼ cup warm water • petroleum jelly • clear, fast-drying spray paint • lantern lights or white twinkle lights

WHAT TO DO:

1. Blow up balloons to desired size. Keep in mind that the size of your balloon dictates the size of your lanterns balls (it’s also helpful not to blow up the balloons all the way; a bit less air makes for rounder balloons).

4. Mix glue, cornstarch and warm water in a large container until all lumps are gone, then cover each balloon in petroleum jelly (using rubber gloves for this cuts down on the mess).

2. If you plan to place a lantern light in your finished lanterns, draw a circle on the top of each balloon large enough to accommodate the lighting fixture. If you’re not planning to light the lanterns or you’d prefer to stuff them with a simple strand of twinkle lights, you can skip this step (just make sure you leave enough space while wrapping to stuff the twinkle lights inside).

5. Feed the twine through the glue mixture until it is coated, then start draping it around the balloon.

3. Lay a plastic drop cloth over your work surface, and set up a place where balloons can be suspended from the air to dry.

I draped the plastic drop cloth across the bathroom floor and into the bathtub so I could hang the balls on the shower bar.

7. Allow balls to dry for 24 hours. Then, pop the balloons. It’s like magic! Spray the balls with clear, fast-drying spray paint.

6. Wrap the ball vertically to a comfortable tightness, then horizontally. Once ball is wrapped to your liking, use a piece of twine to suspend it from the shower bar (or drying space of your choosing).

8. Once they’re dry, insert the lights, and you’re ready to party like it’s 1999!

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Voorpos Primary 4 OCTOBER 2014

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SACEE Public Speaking

Congratulations to Naledi Mohale who came first in the unprepared section of the SACEE Public Speaking Competition for Grade 6 and 7 learners.

STAFF VS U/13 NETBALL GIRLS

Time to Show Off!

The Grade 4 learners show off some of the projects that they made this term.

The Voorpos Staff Netball team beat the U/13 girls by a large margin. Being a teacher, the ref may have been ‘slightly’ biased. Man of the Match was unanimously voted to be Mr Lazarus.

Mr Lazarus shoots yet another goal.

Heritage Day

These Grade 7 learners dressed up in traditional wear in honour of Heritage Day.

I’m open, pass the ball this way!

Market Day

The Grade 7 learners held a very successful Market Day this term.

Nahoon Primary Sy leef haar DROOM!

Leerders blink uit in leeskompetisie Drie leerders het aan ‘n leeskompetisie deelgeneem wat deur die Departement van Onderwys gereël is. Hulle behaal die volgende uitslae in Afrikaans Huistaal: Jana Steytler in Gr. 1 behaal ‘n 1ste plek; Ben Grobbelaar in Gr. 2 ‘n 2de plek en Michaela Joubert in Graad 3 ‘n 2de plek. Baie geluk aan hierdie leerders.

Jana Steytler

Ben Grobbelaar

Kristy-Leigh du Plessis, ‘n graad 7-leerder was gekies om een van rolle te vertolk in die toneelstuk “Winnie the Pooh” wat by die Alexander Teater opgevoer was vanaf 23 Julie tot 1 Augustus.

Die toneelstuk was so suksesvol dat dit in Desember weer opgevoer gaan word in die Gilde Teater.

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Springbokkleure vir Karate Francois Roberts het op 2 Augustus deelgeneem aan die Ooskus Karate Ope kampioenskappe wat by die Visrivier Sun Hotel gehou is. Hy verower ‘n brons medalje vir Kumite en ‘n silwer medalje vir Kata. Hy het op 30 Augustus aan die ISKF Nasionale Kampioenskappe

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TANNIE POPPIE BESOEK OOS-LONDEN

Die lente is kleurvol en vrolik ingewy met ‘n damestee by Laerskool Nahoon.

Die grootste bederf van die oggend was ‘n besoek van een van die Kokkedoor-ikone, Tannie Poppie. Sy het lekker met die dames gesels oor

haar lewe en grepe van haar ervarings en ondervindings by Kokkedoor 2013 vertel. Dit was ‘n oggend wat nie gou vergeet sal word nie en ons beplan ‘n opvolg in 2015! Al die klasse het ook die geleentheid gehad om die Vrydag saam

met Tannie Poppie te kuier in die saal.

Sy het hulle gewys hoe om kolwyntjies te versier. Dit was ‘n pretdag wat deur almal geniet is.

in Pretoria deelgeneem.

Francois verower ‘n silwer medalje vir Kata asook ‘n silwer medalje vir Kumite. As gevolg van sy uitslae by die Nasionale Kampioenskappe word Francois voorlopig gekies vir die Springbokspan wat aan die Wêreldkampioenskappe in 2016 gaan deelneem. Hy moet gedurende die volgende twee jaar nog aan verskeie kampioenskappe deelneem en oefenkampe bywoon. Die finale Springbokspan word na die Nasionale Kampioenskappe in 2015 gekies. Ons wens graag vir Francois geluk met die puik prestasie en alle voorspoed toe met sy voorbereiding.

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Grens Voorbereiding OCTOBER 2014 5 Sport Toer

Grensies trotseer die koue, oppad na Stulting vir ‘n sport naweek.

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Model Kompetisie

Lana Geyer dring deur tot die finale in die ‘Ultimate Performer’ model kompetisie.

Leeskompetiesie Grens Voorbereidingskool blink uit in die Oos – London Distrik Leeskompetiesie waarin 22 skole deelgeneem het.

Grens het 1ste en 2de plekke behaal.

George Randell Primary SACEE Inter-school Read Aloud and Poetry competition Georgie Grade 4 and 5 learners Entle Madlangati and Maqhawe Siko took part in the SACEE Inter-school Read Aloud competition, where Maqhawe was awarded second place and noone says it better than Dr Seuss: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places you’ll go.”

Annual Big Walk

George Randell Primary pupils enjoyed a gorgeous Spring morning on their Annual Big Walk – a fun and fundraiser!

Teacher, Ms Roxy Phillips, joins in the spirit of the walk surrounded by pupils.

The Big Walk culminated in a fun netball match between the teachers and the A team netball players. The final score best remains a secret!

Carnival Day!

A Saturday carnival day was enjoyed by Georgie learners and their families.

Radical Dads

Mr Steve Buys, student councillor, addressed the George Randell parents on positive parenting, based on his book, Radical Dads.

Parents and teachers all lent helping hands to make the Georgie carnival day a great success!

Cambridge Primary

Grade R Spring Concert

Cambridge Primary Foundation Phase have gone cultural! They regaled their parents as to the joys of Spring.

Grade 2 Alien paper machè creations

The grade two’s had lots of fun creating these aliens out of paper machè.

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Hudson Park Primary 6 OCTOBER 2014 Supporting Greensleeves Place of Safety We raised R5005 for Greensleeves by holding a Civvies Day. Learners wore green to show their support, and it made us very proud to see the sea of green outfits during assembly on Friday morning. Rebecca Bank, chairperson of the Pastoral Committee, handed this donation to Mrs Di Lehy of Greensleeves.

A day of fun was had by all who attended the Greensleeves Carnival at Greensleeves Farm on 27 September. Members of the Pastoral Outreach Group worked with children from Greensleeves to put on a joint performance of two dances and a song. Our learners also played soccer and netball matches against teams from Greensleeves, entertained with song and dance, ran the 5 km Fun Run, and soaked in the happy carnival atmosphere.

Family Sports Day

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Family Sports Day. We hope you had a happy and healthy day. The results were: Rugby: 7-6 to the learners, Netball: 11-5 to the learners, Boys Hockey: 4-3 to the parents, Girls Hockey: 4-2 to the parents

Mother and Daughters Tea

A big thank you to all who attended the Mothers & Daughters Tea. It was a great success. A special thank you to Natalie Sparg and the ladies who hosted tables.

Hudson Park has such amazing mothers! Special mention must be made of the following who donated prizes for our auction: Lisa Walker (Mitford Hotel Morgan Bay), Designer Gold, Tony Liebold and Derrick Delport Photography.

Lilyfontein School Senior Leaders puzzle building day unites the school behind its badge and values

Foundation Phase Readers

The Senior Leaders of 2014 organised to have a giant jigsaw puzzle made of the school badge and values : Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service and Excellence.

The whole school took part in the building of the puzzle with ‘pancake energy’ supplied by the Parent Teachers Association.

Each grade from grade 0 to Grade 12, took it in turn to build a portion of the puzzle.

Grade 7 pizza box ovens

Grade 7’s made a solar pizza-boxoven as part of their Natural Science lesson and what better way to test their efficiency than to cook smores?

L-R Sofia Olivier, Jordan Ekron, Joanna Lloyd, Christean Keese and Ludwig Bremer construct the solar oven out of foil and a pizza box.

Oyena Qwabe (grade 2) and Logan McLaren (grade 1) were chosen to participate in the Department’s District Read Aloud competition.

Both leareners placed 3rd in their grade.

Rhino Ambassadors Class 5S holds aloft banners painted by Miss Rankin for the East London march as part of the Global Rhino and Elephant march held on 4 October at Lilyfontein School.

Pre-Primary visit Python Park The 2 grade R and Grade 0 classes took off to the EL Apex Python Park on Friday, 29 August to get up close and personal with a few of their snakes.

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Gonubie Primary OCTOBER 2014 7 Busy Hands and a Gold Medal Gonubie’s Archery Team took part in the NASP Provincial competition held near Port Alfred recently. Some of the proud members of the team are (from left to right) Kayleen Dreyer, Dakota van Vuuren, Ceriann Scheepers, (who won a gold medal in the Junior

Girls section) Rachel Bam, Caitlin Bosch and Beatrix Hunt. Callum van Rooyen (not in picture) won a Silver Medal in the Junior Boys section.

We wish them luck as they travel to Cape Town to take part in the National Tournament.

Heritage Day Celebrations

Pupils at GPS who attend Xhosa classes celebrated Heritage Day recently by donning traditional wear. They entertained the school at Assembly with items of song and dance – indeed a colourful extravaganza!

SPCA Visit

Gonubie Primary’s Early Act group visited the SPCA to make a large donation of pet food and to spend some quality time with the many stray animals in the cages. Little Fluffydog could not take his eyes off Lisa Maqula!

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Grade 8 Market Day

The Grade 8 Market Day was held on Wedensday, 1 October 2014 in wet and rainy conditions. The Grade8’s spent many weeks preparing for this event, and simulated the action of a new business by putting together a complete business plan and doing an evaluation of their success afterwards. This forms an important part of the EMS curriculum and teaches the learners valuable skills which will no doubt benefit them in the future. On sale was food such as hamburgers, hot chips and boerewors rolls, and sweet treats such as muffins,

cake and fudge. The Grade 9’s, 10’s and 11’s and a few matrics supported the Grade 8’s extremely well during the extended break, with the majority of their products being sold and enjoyed by all.

The Grade 8’s enjoyed a successful day and learnt valuable skills. Well done Grade 8’s, you have mastered this project and some of you will no doubt own your own successful businesses one day. Ms Kopke and Mr Campher want to thank all of the Port Rex staff who supported this event on the day and made it the success it was.

Winter Sport Awards 2014 The winter Sport awards ceremony is probably the biggest sport award celebration of the year superseding the summer and Prize Giving ceremony simply because of the number of candidates that are eligible for awards.

The sheer scope of sports that are on offer during this period also makes this ceremony an opportunity for most athletes to excel. The highlights of this year’s award ceremony were the two gold non-school awards presented to the Badenhorst twins (Harold and

Ashley) for their representation in Karate at international level. Not to be outdone the official sporting codes of Cross-Country and Hockey both had athletes within their codes receiving the much coveted “Colours award”The recipients being Chuma Giqo for cross-country and Tando Cekiso and Siphesihle Dlova for Field Hockey.

Congratulations to all the winners of awards in all codes and also to those that they competed against who assisted them in their achievements.

Rugby 1st Team.

Hockey 1st Team Prizewinner.

Netball 1st Team Prizewinners.

Cross Country Prizewinners.

Harold and Ashley Badenhorst.

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Beaconhurst Primary/High School 8 OCTOBER 2014 Port Elizabeth Orchestra Outing

Music Academy learners had the opportunity to watch the Youth Concerto Festival in Port Elizabeth on Sunday, 21 September. The festival included various classical pieces that were performed by an orchestra and soloists from all over the region. A bus full of jolly learners left early to make it to PE in time and slept all the way home again. The trip served as a motivation to the learners so they can strive to practise and perform as the orchestra does. It went so well that the Music teachers might just take them to another show soon!

GR 11 CAMP

On the 19th of September, our grade 11s ventured off to Lekkeroord for the night.

This is where they enjoyed team building experiences that brought the learners closer together and allowed the true, natural leaders to shine.

Lennart Wehking And Joachim Pfoertner On the 11 September Beaconhurst hosted two German Table Tennis Players LENNART WEHKING AND JOACHIM PFOERTNER, who came to South Africa with the goal of promoting Table Tennis in South Africa. Teams from all over Buffalo City attended the coaching clinic. They hosted two sessions and taught the junior and senior players new ways to improve their skills and have fun while doing it.

They gave the players a real workout. The learners then got a chance to show off their newly found skills by playing matches against each other. We thank the German delegates for a fun filled day.

Grade 11 Job Shadowing

On 12 September 2014, the Grade 11 Life Orientation learners were given the opportunity to job shadow professionals in the field or career of their interest. Learners were also required to submit a written report on their experience in the working field and received a rating based on their punctuality, attitude and performance from the company where they job shadowed. This was a fruitful exercise for the Grade 11s as it gave them a better idea of their possible future career prospects as well as the reality of the working environment. ~ Sazi Tshangana (Grade 11).

Selborne College SELBORNE COLLEGE SPORT RESULTS CRICKET: SELBORNE COLLEGE VS CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (27 SEPTEMBER 2014)

Selborne 1st XI vs Cambridge HS 1st XI Selborne 69 all out. (James Monaghan 30) Cambridge HS 70/5.

Selborne lost by 5 wickets.

Selborne 2nd XI vs Cambridge HS 2nd XI

WEEK-ENDING 28 SEPTEMBER 2014

Cambridge HS 101 all out. (Mvume Ngxata 4/11, JP De Bruin 3/34) Selborne 102/7.

Selborne won by 3 wickets.

Selborne U14A XI vs Cambridge HS U14A XI Selborne 198/1. (Thando Ntini 96 no, Matthew Ferrant 86 no) Cambridge HS 129 all out. (Luke Schwulst 5/20) Selborne won by 69 runs.

Clarendon School For Girls MADDMIX

The performances of the girls were a great success again this year. Thank you to all the teachers and girls for all the hard work that went into making this event so enjoyable.

U/11 Biathle Team

Jenna and Bridget Venables represented Border in the U/11 Biathle team and took part in an interprovincial competition in Bloemfontein during the October holidays.

Debating Trials

Waterpolo

Sixteen Junior teams from the High Schools in the Eastern Cape participated in the Provincial Debating Trials held in East London from 5 - 7 September. The team from Clarendon High School for Girls beat Collegiate Girls High School in the final.

Erin Sims has recently been selected for the South African U18 Waterpolo Team that played at the FINA Worlds Women’s Youth Waterpolo Championships in Madrid, Spain. She was the youngest player in that team and was up against the best young players in the world. The team was ranked 12th out of 16 teams. She has been awarded an Honours Blazer in recognition of her outstanding achievements.

Dancing

Jemima Kruger participated in the South African Dance Star world tour qualifiers in Pretoria over the holidays.

She has qualified to represent the South African team in Croatia next year.

The winning team at the Provincial Debating Trials in East London. Back row: Caitlyn Laing and Neha Maharaj Front Row: Niluta Nair, Rivoningo Mageza and Batandwa Mtebele.

Rebecca Mqamelo was selected for the Senior Eastern Cape Squad during the Provincial Debating Trials.