Daar is groot opgewondenheid in die lug oor die bekendmaking van die kore wat deurdring na die finaal van die ATKV se 47ste Applous-koorkompetisie. Applous is die oudste skoolkoorkompetisie in die land en het oor die jare aan skoolkore die geleentheid gebied om hul liefde vir Afrikaans en hul vreugde van koorsang uit te leef. Hier is die kore (in alfabetiese volgorde) wat sake vanaf 24-27 Julie 2024 in die Kaapstad-stadsaal, Kaapstad, sal uitspook.
Woensdag 24 Julie 2024
Laerskool: Ope
• Clarendon Primary School for Girls, OosLonden
• Laerskool Burgersdorp, Lichtenburg
• Laerskool Welgemoed, Kaapstad
Laerskool: Meriete
• Laerskool Kenridge, Kaapstad
• Laerskool Lynnwood, Pretoria
• Laerskool Menlopark, Pretoria
• Laerskool Monumentpark, Pretoria
• Laerskool Pretoria - Oos, Pretoria
• Willem Postma Primêre Skool, Bloemfontein
Laerskool: Meriete (nie-Afrikaans)
• Grantham Park Primary School, Empangeni
• Laerskool Van Riebeeckpark, Kempton Park
• Pinedene Primary School, Parow
• Table View Primary School, Kaapstad
Donderdag 25 Julie 2024
Laerskool: Prestige
• Durbanville Primary School, Durbanville
• Laerskool Elarduspark, Pretoria
• Laerskool Eversdal, Durbanville
• Laerskool Gene Louw, Durbanville
• Laerskool Mooirivier, Potchefstroom
Hoërskool: Ope
• Rustenburg Girls’ High School, Kaapstad
• St Cyprian’s School, Kaapstad
• St. Alban’s College, Pretoria
• Westering High School, Gqeberha
Vrydag 26 Julie 2024
Hoërskool: Meriete Gemeng
• Benoni High School, Benoni
• Hoërskool Ferrum, Newcastle
• Hoërskool Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp
Hoërskool: Meriete Meisies
• Hoër Meisieskool La Rochelle, Paarl
• Jeppe High School for Girls, Johannesburg
• Riebeek College Girls’ High School, Kariega
• St Mary’s DSG, Pretoria
Hoërskool: Meriete Seuns
• Hoërskool Tygerberg, Parow
• St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg
Saterdag 27 Julie 2024
Hoërskool: Prestige Gemeng
• Hoërskool Empangeni High School, Empangeni
• Hoërskool Menlopark, Pretoria
• Stirling High School, Oos-Londen
Hoërskool: Prestige Meisies
• Clarendon High School for Girls, OosLonden
• Eunice High School, Bloemfontein
• Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof, Stellenbosch
• Hoërskool Stellenberg, Durbanville
Hoërskool: Prestige Seuns
• Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool, Pretoria
• Paul Roos Gimnasium, Stellenbosch
• Pretoria Boys High School, Pretoria
Matric students from the Class of 2024 have roughly five months left to prepare for their final exams. While this is a tight timeframe for those who have not yet tracked and prepared their final strategy, it is possible - with dedication and motivation – to still lay a solid foundation before the first paper. Peter Kriel, General Manager at The Independent Institute of Education shares the following tips.
JUNE: ORGANISE AND PLAN
“With five months to go, you still have time to set clear goals and understand your objectives. You should use this time to identify the grades you want to achieve and the subjects you need to focus on. Create a study schedule to ensure that you plan your time effectively, and develop a realistic study schedule that covers all subjects, balancing schoolwork and personal time,” says Kriel.
“The most important approach however is to stick to the schedule as at this stage consistency is crucial”.
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JULY: BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION
With only four months to go, you should focus on active learning techniques such as writing down key concepts and points in your own words.
You can also consider study groups since studying with peers can provide new insights and make learning more enjoyable.
It is also now a good time to complete past papers or sample questions to get familiar with the exam format and timing and to help you focus on aspects that you have not yet mastered.”
AUGUST: DEEPEN
With three months to go, and if you met your deliverables in the previous month, you would now have a good idea as to where the gaps are, notes Kriel.
“The time is now to focus on weak areas to regularly assess your progress and keep identifying areas where you struggle. Spend extra time on these weak areas and use a variety of study methods like flashcards, mind maps and educational videos to keep things interesting and deepen your understanding.”
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SEPTEMBER: INTENSIVE REVIEW
The preparation pace must now increase and become laser-focused on the exams which are two months away.
“It would be a good idea to practice and review by taking full-length practice exams under timed conditions, as this builds exam stamina and time management skills. Critically go through your answers to understand what you did well and where you can improve, and focus on these areas now.”
OCTOBER: FINAL PREPARATIONS
It is the big month and time for final revisions. This month you must focus on reviewing the most critical concepts and information in each of your subjects. However, avoid overloading yourself. Short, focused review sessions are more effective at this stage. Get a good idea of your exam schedule and plan your exam days to avoid last-minute stress. Ensure that you have all necessary supplies such as pens, pencils, calculators, and your ID.
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On Friday, 3 May 2024, Curro HCA marked a significant milestone - 30 years of providing exceptional education to the Upper Highway community. To commemorate this occasion, the school organized a special assembly at the City Hill auditorium, which was attended by esteemed guests. The event was a musical extravaganza, featuring mesmerizing performances by the junior and senior choirs, as well as a delightful rendition of the marimbas. A staff member Mr. Evan Cullum wrote a song for this special occasion, and it was so well received. One The founder, Mr. Eric Tocknell, and Mr. Melville Temlett, a former head, and executive head, were also present to celebrate this milestone. What is a birthday celebration without cake? After the assembly, guests were treated to a delightful
Trinity House Randpark Ridge National Rugby Festival and National Netfest ‘24
Our 1st Rugby and 1st and 2nd Netball teams traveled to Johannesburg for the annual Trinity House Randpark Ridge National Rugby Festival and National Netfest ‘24. The Rugby festival consists of some of the biggest rugby playing Primary schools in the country and our Westville 1st Rugby team represented our school with pride and determination! Congratulations to Ryan Lawson who was named man of the match on day 2 of the festival! Well done to the boys and coaches, we are extremely proud of you.
The Netball festival saw our girls up against some of the toughest inland and coastal primary netball teams. The 1st team girls held their own through every game and showed real swan spirit throughout the tournament! Congratulations to Eva Coffin-Grey for receiving an award for Attacker of the festival and to Nusaybah Manjra for receiving an award for Defender of the festival.
Well done to our Netball girls and coaches!
James Laubscher, Caleb Clare, Riley Lipke and Inathi Nakin recently competed in the SA JKA KZN Provincial Championships:
• James received a gold medal for Kata
• Caleb received silver for Kumite and bronze for Kata
• Riley received 2 bronze medals for her Kata and Kumite
• Inathi received a bronze medal for Kata
They now qualify to compete at Nationals in May - well done and good luck, karate kids!
Luca Coetzee and Maxim Barnes recently participated in the Ground Quest 23 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition. As the defending champion in his division, Luca won all of his fights and received the gold medal! He was also awarded the best overall performance of the day! Maxim competed in the u.13 u60kg category and achieved a silver medal! Well done, boys! Were so proud of
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Eco-School’s International
Hillcrest High School is the proud recipient of the Eco-School’s International Flag Award for 2023, awarded by WESSA for the school’s diligence in working towards a healthy environment at the school. WESSA, the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa, is a Non-Profit Organisation made up of People Caring for the Earth. The HHS Eco-Schools Club is involved in various
ACGL Gaming Championship which will be held in Cape Town from 26 – 28 July this year. This event is the first national tournament incorporating high schools, universities and public gaming leagues and includes live events to bring out the best players and officially “crown” South Africa’s best in various
The following Hillcrest High School learners have been selected as part of the KZN Coastal Girls’ Hockey Teams. Erin McCartney
Hillcrest High School learners shone brightly at local beauty pageants, achieving great success. Congratulations to Akwanda Majozi who was crowned Teen Miss 21st Century SA – Ambassador, Chioma Nwofor who was
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Eloise Grunewald was placed 1st in the Under 57kg Power Lifting at the KZN Champs. She won the title Best Overall Lifter, lifting 37.5kg for Bench Press and 85kgs for Dead
Hillcrest High School Grade 12 learner, Kiarra Chetty, was recently accepted into the University of KwaZulu-Natal cohort of the highly sought after STEM MentHER programme. Designed to support girls who show promise in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the STEM MentHer programme guides and streamlines deserving Grade 12 female students interested in pursuing careers in the STEM fields.
Congratulations to our netball superstars, Hannah Greffrath, Emma Atkinson, and Sophie Buccimazza for being selected to play for the province. At the KZN Trials, which took place at Curro Salt Rock on 19 and 20 April, Hannah was selected for the u.16 team, Emma for the u.17 squad and Sophie to play in the u.15s. Well done!
Baie geluk aan juf Liandrie van Jaarsveld (ope) en Marissa Prinsloo (o.21) wat gekies is om KZN te verteenwoordig by die Aksienetbal Interprovinsiale toernooi in Kaapstad. Juf van Jaarsveld rig die o.18 netbal eerstespan af waarvan Marissa ook ‘n spanlid is. Ons is geseënd met baie talent. Mag dit ‘n
Waterfall Prep pupils enjoy learning under the stars
On Saturday, 4 May 2024, we hosted our annual Winter Sports Festival and welcomed various schools from across KZN for games of rugby sevens, netball and hockey. The elation was palpable from early in the morning, an overflow of the war cry practices that took place on our campus leading up to the Sports Festival. Our netball and hockey girls played very well and our rugby and hockey boys did us proud.
Thank you to Curro Salt Rock High School, Grace College, Hermannsburg School, Highway College, Maritzburg Christian School, Wartburg Kirchdorf School and Webley College for an epic day of sports and making memories!
On Thursday, 11 April 2024, Waterfall Preparatory’s Intermediate Phase (IP) pupils and staff conducted the day a little differently, arriving at school at 14:30. As the rest of the campus was getting ready to go home, the IP pupils arrived for what promised to be an exciting evening of fun and learning - the Prep’s first Night School!
The primary goal of this event was to provide our pupils with a memorable and enriching experience. We believe that learning extends beyond the confines of a traditional classroom and this event allowed us to explore the wonders of our natural surroundings in a unique and engaging way.
Our pupils started the evening with an assembly, which was followed by some classroom learning. Thereafter, the learning moved from inside the classroom to exploration on campus. Our pupils enjoyed an amazing Music lesson/praise session while watching the sunset, followed by a Natural Sciences lesson in the forest.
There truly was something for everyone, as activities also included playing Pictionary, collecting glow stars in the forest and making s’mores!
The evening presented teachers with the chance to host practical lessons on nocturnal wildlife and star-gazing. It also presented an excellent opportunity for students to connect with the environment, fostering a deeper appreciation for the world around them.
“One of my favourite things was seeing kids in different environments and out of their comfort zones,” says Lauren Rendilheiro, Waterfall Preparatory’s Head of Intermediate Phase and Grade 7 teacher. “It was great to see the bonding that happened with the kids within different classes.
The Grade 4, 5 and 6s ended the night with a bring and share feast, while the Grade 7s enjoyed a banquet. The night was enjoyed by all and, who knows, this could be the start of many exciting nocturnal adventures.
Our pupils enjoying a bring and share dinner
Making Mathematics fun with 3D shapes and objects
For Maths, three heads are better than one!
Die volgende seuns is gekies vir die onderskeie KZN Sharks rugbyspanne: Ryan Slade o.13A en Johan Pansegrouw o.12.
wonderlike toernooi wees, sterkte.
Johan Pansegrouw en Ryan Slade.
Pinetown Boys’ High School is proud of their two learners and sportsman excelling not only in the classroom but also on the field. Sandile Soni and Linda Shangase, have been selected to play for the provincial rugby KZN schools Wildebeest team. This is a prestigious honour and only a few get the opportunity to be selected to represent their province in any sporting code or activity that involves competing .
These young men have dedicated their time, efforts and the willingness to keep fighting through challenges and obstacles along the way and most importantly making use of all available resources to them to develop their understanding and awareness of the game of rugby. Linda plays loose-head prop and Sandile plays tight-head prop. Linda draws his inspiration from the well renowned former springbok prop veteran Tendai Mtawarira also known as ‘the beast’. Sandile prides himself in the set pieces of the game, he shows his strengths and abilities in the scrums and contributes to the team in lineouts by his strength of lifting the jumpers getting them to heights where they contest for opponents balls or giving his teammates jumpers to heights where they keep their possession of the ball. Linda displays qualities that coaches wish to have in their players that they coach. Both players display physicality and mobility. One thing that’s guaranteed is these boys don’t shy away from any opponent within their channel on the field of play.
Senior rugby coach at Pinetown Boys High School
Mr. Lunga Ninela said ‘Linda is a down to earth humble character, he does not say much, he’s a person that moves around the field of play looking for work. Linda has worked very hard in the off season and preseason and truly deserves
executing his tasks expected of him on the field and off the field in displaying great leadership characteristics.’.
Director of Sports Mr. Zukile Madikizela with great happiness had the following to say “Linda has always been a disciplined character on and off the field. He has grown his understanding of the rugby game in the past year, he has shown great interest in improving his technique at the scrum set-piece as prop as that is one area that many fail to master but Linda has grown his knowledge of rugby and his technique at the scrum. Pinetown Boys is continuing to produce provincial rugby players each year. When our rugby boys achieve great things, it has a ripple effect (We had Kwanda Mhlongo in 2023 who was selected to represent KwaZulu Natal schools team). This kind of environment sparks a fire with the teammates, who see the rewards of hard work and dedication by those selected for provincial selection. This motivates them to push themselves further, striving to grow as athletes and contribute to future successes.
Pinetown Boys’ High school Principal, Mr Sing proudly expressed his joy by commenting on the students of Pinetown Boys’ getting their call up to the provincial team by stating ‘ we are very proud of Linda Shangase and Sandile Soni for the achievement of making the Natal side . Having Kwanda Mhlongo leading the way and making the provincial team in 2023 inspired the boys and the rest of Pinetown Boys’ learners to strive for excellence in any aspect of life. It’s been a stellar season from the boys the results truly speak for themselves and as PBHS boys to fly the flag high and to show that the learners of PBHS still have players with the capability of playing at the highest level. We hope this will open more avenues for our boys and more especially the
Thrilling atmosphere at the Highway inter-school Derby Day
18th of May 2024 Pinetown Boys hosted an event never to be forgotten. The Highway Derby rugby game was made possible of the many people that poured out in their numbers, extending to the hundreds of units at Pinetown Boys High school who were hosts. This event promised not only a clash of the titans but an experience that would linger in the memories of all who attended.
As one walked through the gates, the roar of the crowd surged like a tidal wave, immediately engulfing one in the excitement that was only growing as time went on the day. The field was a sea of colors, with fans proudly donning their team’s hues, their faces painted with fierce pride.
Pinetown Boys High school took this opportunity to unite the Old Boys that are products of Pinetown Boys High School. This saw the reunion of various classes, such as classes that finished their schooling careers in the 80s, 90s, 2000s, the latest bein class of 2023. This brought much excitement in the Old Boys as they showed to be longing for such an event, the day was then possible on Saturday the 18th of May 2024. The Old Boys took on the field once again in after many years after having left the school to various venture of life.
The annual Manic Marimba Competition was a resounding success for our Griffins Marimba Band, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication. Competing against numerous skilled ensembles, our band managed to secure first place in two highly competitive categories, demonstrating their versatility and mastery of the marimba. Their performances were marked by precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of the musical nuances required to excel in such a prestigious event.
In addition to their first-place victories, the Griffins Marimba Band also earned a commendable second place in another category, further solidifying their reputation as one of the top high school marimba bands in the region. This achievement speaks volumes about the band's hard work, commitment to excellence, and the exceptional guidance of their instructors. Each member of the band contributed to this success, bringing their unique skills and passion for music to the forefront.
This saw an exciting match up and great spirit of unity as men of various backgrounds, different aging groups came together to share the ground once again. After many players were out of breath in trying to catch up with their breath as many hadn’t done any fitness in years but the crowds were grateful to seeing the men that came before them taking to the field in a game of touch rugby. Team 2 (PBHS matric 2010 – 2023) took home the victory with 3 points to 2.
The fans were a spectacle in themselves. Pinetown Boys supporters, dressed in royal blue, chanted rhythmically, their synchronized claps resonating like a drumbeat. The “gublia-gees” were heard all around Cowies Hill so loud that it was reportedly setting house alarms off. Across the field, the Kloof’s faithful, in navy, responded with equal fervor, their voices rising in a powerful counterpoint. The rivalry was friendly yet fierce, a testament to the deep-rooted passion both sides held for their teams.
All efforts and abilities were left on the field on the day. The 2nd team game and 1st team game saw players giving their all, players had to empty pockets of all energy they had brought to the game. The 2nd team match saw Pinetown Boys
The Old boys played a game of touch rugby which was met with roaring cheers and excitement from the schools current learners. The Old Boys split up into two teams; team 1 ( PBHS 1980s, 1990’s, 2000s – 2009). Team2 (PBHS Matric 2010 – 2023).
narrowly edge out their rivals in dramatic fashion. This game had been a whirlwind of emotions, with last-minute try’s, controversial tackles, and a breathtaking win that had fans on the edge of their seats. It was a lot to swallow and take in by the PBHS 2nd team coach, Mr Lunga Ninela. The thrilling climax of the match had left everyone eagerly awaiting the final showdown, with hopes and anxieties running high. The 2nd team of Pinetown Boys won 19 – 5.
The fans were a spectacle in themselves. Pinetown Boys supporters, dressed in royal blue, chanted rhythmically, their synchronized claps resonating like a drum beat.
As the referee’s whistle blew, signaling the start of then 1st team game, the mood shifted to one of intense focus and exhilaration. The game was lit up after a spectacle done by Pinetowns Philasande Gasa, Asibonge Sosibo and Linda Shangase handled their opponents, in individual performances in leaving who ever they came face to face with lifeless on the ground. Every pass, every tackle was met with gasps and cheers, the
crowd a living entity reacting to the ebb and flow of the game. The air crackled with energy, each moment a new chapter in the unfolding drama. By the time the final whistle blew, Kloof High emerged victorious, 22 – 0 , the crowd stands erupted in a cacophony of jubilation and commiseration. All fans that came to witness the day of reunion went home in high spirits no matter your favourite team won or lost. Unity and the rugby spirit was the winner of the day. Fans burst into tears of joy and heartbreak mingling in the shared experience of a truly unforgettable day. This Highway Derdy match wasn’t just a game; it was a vibrant, living narrative that captured the essence of Rugby and Sportsmanship. old boy and head prefect of 1999, Brian Lewis, was happy in the way the event was organised and planned. He echoed ‘this momentum must keep moving as we are looking forward to the growth of these reunions. The staff of Pinetown Boys must be applauded for the hard work they have done for taking the initiative and making The Reunion day event a success’.
A lovely outing and experience for our sports science learners who were lucky enough to meet a few of the @sharksrugby and @bokrugby players at the Kingspark rugby stadium.
Congratulations to the AHS chess team on their impressive wins and ultimately becoming the chess league champions!
Their final match against Kingsway brought their total points to 35.5, securing their position as chess league champions!
Kuswag Skool’s primary school teams took part at the Suid-Natal tournament in Port Shepstone on the 11th of May 2024. We had a great day recording 23 victories with only 5 defeats. Various netball, rugby and hockey teams took part on the day. Our Under 11 girls hockey team went undefeated for the day.
Our Netball girls took part in various league games throughout April and May. A special mention should be made of our Primary schools 1st team who won the Umbumbulu challenge ending 1st and going undefeated.
On the 11th of May Kuswag held a mini-rugby tournament. Schools from all over Amanzimtoti came to take part in u.7, u.8 and u.9 rugby. Our u.7 and u.9 team went undefeated. It was a great day full of rugby action and great sportsmanship.
Our High school girls hockey teams took on Werda School on Saturday 11 May. Our under 16 team won their match1-0 and showed excellent skills. Our 1st team girls also won their match 1-0. We are very proud of their performances.
Western Cape. Silke finished 6th in short track xcc and 5th in cross country xco.
1st rugby team (High school) wrapped up the season with a 53-0 win over Amanzimtoti
• Kuswag 12-03 Hillcrest High
• Kuswag 41-05 George Cambell
• Kuswag 36-05 Gelofte Skool
• Kuswag 12-16 Kloof High
• Kuswag 60-00 Highveld Park
• Kuswag 24-22 Volksrust High
• Kuswag 34-13 Hoërskool Patriot
• Kuswag 29-15 Gelofte Skool
• Kuswag 27-24 Suid-Natal
• Kuswag 15-17 Port Shepstone
• Kuswag 86-07 Port Natal
• Kuswag 53-00 Amanzimtoti High
• Points for: 429
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• Points against: 127
• Played: 12
• Won : 10
• Lost: 2
for the sponsorship of our new vehicle. We are so proud and we now drive around in style.
Christian Malan, Ewan Grobler, Renè Nothnagel and Clarissa Schuch.
Kuswag Skool’s
High. It’s been a huge and successful season. Kuswag came second in the Gelofte Aandreeks and won the Amajuba festival in Volksrust. Here are all the results for the season:
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Our Primary schools head prefects were chosen. Congratulations to our deputy head girl Clarissa Schuch, Head girl Renè Nothnagel, deputy head boy Christian Malan and Head boy Ewan Grobler. May you prosper in your new leadership roles.
Mardus Fick Grade 7
Congratulations to Mardus Fick in grade 7 who won a Bronze medal at the South African Mixed martial arts championships.
1st Team Hockey: St Mary’s Waverley Tournament
Placed 1st Overall.
We are incredibly proud of our 1st team who played against tough competition to win the St Mary’s Waverley Tournament after an intense and thrilling final against formidable opponents Eunice 3-2.
DGC joins St Mary’s Waverley and Oranje Meisies as the only schools to win the tournament three, or more, times. We won in 2006 and 2009 and placed 7th last year.
Led by DGC Captain, Emily Macquet, our team showed outstanding discipline, a deep understanding of each other’s roles, and unparalleled agility in executing game plans! Their unwavering defence in the crucial last moments showed consistency and complete trust in each other. Their coach, Chardinay Penniston, instilled in them the values of consistency, trust, and teamwork. Emily Macquet was awarded runner-up player of the tournament at St Marys Waverley.
Further Hockey news:
• Tara Pakendorf and Emily Macquet (both Grade 12) won gold at the Indoor Hockey IPT for the KZN Raiders.
• Ruby Kraus (Grade 12) KZN Mynahs team won gold.
• Emily Macquet (Grade 12), Tara Pakendorf (Grade 12), Ruby Kraus (Grade 12), Caprice Bengston (Grade 11) and Chelsey Woolf (Grade 9) were selected for the KZN u21 Hockey side.
KZN Representatives for hockey:
• Ella Carstens - KZN u.18A
• Emily Macquet - KZN u.18A
• Caprice Bengston - KZN u.18 A
• Erin Moodley - KZN u.18 A
• Tara Pakendorf - KZN u.18A
• Ruby Kraus - KZN u.18 A
• Chelsey Woolf - KZN u.16 A
• Shreya Subramoney - KZN u.16 A
• Asanele Zuma - KZN u.16 A
Crawford International La Lucia celebrates 25-Years
On Saturday 4 May, Crawford International La Lucia celebrated our 25-Year anniversary as a campus. It was a beautiful, sunny day to host our Crawford families as well as our La Lucia community, as we commemorated our wonderful milestone! It was heartwarming to witness families from the campus come together for this special day.
Tummy’s were full, games were played, gifts were bought, mess was made; happy faces all around, music and laughing were all the sounds.
As part of the festive afternoon, we had a short ceremony where we looked back on the history of our prestigious school. When our school opened in January 1999, it was an area full of red sand and sugarcane - with no trees in sight. The student body was small and so was the staff compliment. But they were excited for this new era that they were ushering in. To look at the 3x phase school on one beautiful
campus, with 2x conservancies and the best ocean view - we have come a long way in structures and buildings. But we have also grown as a student, parent, and staff body - working together to make Crawford International La Lucia the top private co-ed school in KZN.
A special part of this ceremony was to also acknowledge the incredible staff who have been with our school since inception - 25 Years of being a part of this staff compliment and pouring into the foundations of our amazing school. A big thank you to each and every one of these 10x staff (2x not featured in this photo collection) for the indelible mark that they have left on our school community.
And of course, what occasion is complete without an official cake cutting?!
Thank you to all who shared this day with us!
DGC 1st Team Hockey Champions
Emily Macquet
Chelsey Woolf
Tara Pakendorf
Caprice Bengston Ruby Kraus
DGC 1st Team Hockey Champions
Kate Truter competed in the SA Open Water Champs in Jeffreys Bay. She represented KZN and swam the 3km event, beating her Personal Best by almost 4 minutes! She placed in the Top 10 in her age group. Kate was awarded Colours for her achievement.
Tayla Bruce participated in the annual MidMar Mile and finished in 8th position, which means she is seeded in the top 20 in the country in the womens’ division. Tayla also competed in the SA Open Water Champs in Jeffreys Bay. She represented KZN and swam the 1.5km event and 10km event. She was placed in the top10 for both events. For her achievements, Tayla was awarded Colours.
Jenna-Mae Lally participated at the SA Regional Level 3 Championships held in Bloemfontein.
Jenna Mae achieved gold in 200m Backstroke, silver in 400m Freestyle and 200m Freestyle and bronze in 200m and 100m Backstroke. At the SA Open Water Champs in Jeffreys Bay, Jenna-Mae secured 13th position in her age category for the 5km swim and came 12th in the 3km swim.
For her achievements she was awarded Colours.
Roslyn Ramaholi participated at the KZN Aquatics Regional Level 2 Champs held at Kings Park. She swam the 50m and 100m Butterfly and won gold for both. She also participated in the 50m Freestyle and won a bronze.
Roslyn Ramoholi, Payton Groger and Lethokuhle Makhubu were awarded Merit Certificates for representing the Umlazi District Schools Swimming team.
Jade Salter took part in the Life Saving Club Championship and achieved the following placings in her different events:1st in Beach Flags, Beach Sprints, Long Run and Iron Man, 2nd in Malibu Board and Ski, 3rd in Swim. Jade was selected for the high performance squad. Lethokuhle Makhubu competed in the KZN Life Saving Championships and achieved 3rd place overall. Roslyn Ramoholi took part in the KZN Life Saving Championships in February and KZN Nipper Championships in March and achieved a bronze medal in two events.
Congratulations to our Head Boy and Head Girl of 2024! We wish them all of the best and we know that they will be great role models to our younger generation. Head Boy: Sindano Biyela and Head Girl: Mishka Kraamwinkel We leave you with these words by John C. Maxwell “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.”
Op Saterdag, 13 April, het Leila en Nadia Mohamed aan die KZN JKA Karate Kampioenskappe (Japan Karate Vereniging verbonde aan Japan Hoofkantoor) deelgeneem.
Albei meisies het deelgeneem aan die Kumite (gevegte) en Kata (‘n uitvoering van gechoreografeerde stappe wat die verskillende houdings, blokke en houe wat nodig is vir die vlakgordel waarop hulle is, wys.) Dit word ook gebruik om elke lid te gradeer. Leila, is tans op haar volle oranje gordel. Sy het ‘n silwer medalje vir haar Kata en ‘n goue medalje vir haar kumite gewen.
Nadia, is ook tans op haar volle oranje gordel, sy het egter goud vir kumite en kata gewen. Soos dit nou staan, is Nadia nommer 1 in KZN vir haar kumite en kata en Leila is nommer 1 in kumite en 2de in kata in KZN. Beide susters is in die KZN JKA-span wat na die SA JKA Nasionale Kampioenskap gaan wat op 17 & 18 Mei 2024 plaasvind.
Dit is hul tweede agtereenvolgende jaar dat hulle die Nasionale Kampioenskappe gaan bywoon. Ons wens beide meisies alles van die beste toe!
Keyaan secures a spot in the Dolphins Under 16 Hubs team.
The KZNCU, Sunfoil, KZNDSAC under 16 Hubs Annual Tournament took place between the 25 th to the 28th of March at venues in Durban North. Players and coaches resided at the Northwood Boys Boarding facility during the duration of the tournament and enjoyed an amazing experience.
A total of 7 Kzn based Hubs and one invitational scholarship team participated in what was an exciting and successful tournament where a great deal of talent was seen. After the group stages a Dolphins Under 16 Hub team of 13 was selected based on overall stats
from the tournament. Durban North College learner, Keyaan Naicker, 15, who represented the Reservoir Hills /Outer west Hub was successful in securing a spot in this elite team and was declared Batsman of The Tournament for being the highest scoring Batsman making a total of 161 runs. Keyaan was recognized for his 95 of 38 balls in one of his matches, the highest score made by any Batsman during the duration of the tournament.
Keyaan has also been awarded a Merit Certificate for being one of the top bowlers in the school’s 1st side cricket team.
Congratulations Keyaan, we cannot wait to see what the future has in store for you.
ouderdom en belt kleur verower wat hom algeheel 2de in Suid-Afrika plaas. Dit is voorwaar ’n puik prestasie.
Ali Mohamed
Leila & Nadia Mohamed
Sindano Biyela and Mishka Kraamwinkel
Keyaan Naicker
Congratulations to Braedan Naidoo (u.15B) and Lukhanyiso Nala (u.17B) on their KZN rugby selections. We’re proud of you!
Max de Charmoy u.13A, Noah Brown u.13B, and Elvis Peltz were selected for the Sharks u.12 Primary Schools squad. We wish you all the best representing
The Clifton Surfing Team competed in the semi-final. Although we didn’t make it through to the final, it was a beautiful day
Executive Council 2024
Chelsea Preparatory School is pleased to announce the 2024 Executive Council for its esteemed Service Team Programme. Following a rigorous Service Team Leadership Camp, the Executive Council members were voted in, comprising Chairperson Grace du Plessis, Vice Chairperson Ryan Mbamba, and Secretary Dhyana Smith.The service Team programme has been in existence for over a decade and is a unique initiative that has transformed the traditional prefect system, empowering Grade 7 pupils to actively engage in service and community outreach.
The Executive Council plays a pivotal role in representing Chelsea Prep pupils and Grade 7 Service Teams, addressing concerns, and proposing service projects that benefit the school and wider community.
The Service Team programme was introduced in 2010 and is, now in its fourteenth year. It has been a transformative initiative that has redefined the traditional prefect system. It empowers Grade 7 pupils to actively engage in service and community outreach, instilling a sense of responsibility and leadership from a young age.
The programme offers a diverse range of teams, including Environment, Computech, Recycling, Events, Media, Sound, Sport, Art, School Pride, and EarlyAct.
Each team provides pupils with an opportunity to contribute meaningfully, based on their interests and skills, fostering a culture of service within the school and beyond.
A key factor in the programme’s success is the nomination of two leaders from each team, who participate in regular meetings with agendas and minutes, promoting responsibility and accountability. These leaders also attend a dedicated leadership camp, where they develop essential skills such as leadership qualities, communication, conflict resolution collaberation, and problem-solving.
Deputy Principal Nici Hilliar reflects on the programme’s impact, stating, “Our Service Team programme instills a fundamental shift in our students’ mind-set. Instead of asking, ‘What can my school do for me?’ they ask, ‘What can I give back to my school and community to make a difference?’ This shift in perspective fosters a culture of service and leadership that extends far beyond the classroom.”
As Chelsea Preparatory School continues to prioritize service and leadership, it remains committed to nurturing young minds that are not only academically adept but also socially conscious and community-focused.
Chelsea Preparatory School is delighted to announce that several of our staff members have been selected to represent KwaZulu Natal in various sport codes at the upcoming regional and national tournaments. These staff members will serve as coaches, assistant coaches, managers, and umpires across different sports, showcasing their commitment to excellence in both education and athletics.
Hockey:
• Grant Bowles - Coach for Boys u.13B
• Trent Bauer - Coach for Boys u.13C
• Quinn Mckenzie - Coach for Girls u.12A
• Kelly Maccallum - Manager for Girls u.12A
Rugby:
• Sipho Mkize - Head Coach for u.12A
• Thomas Bratos - Head Coach for u.12B
Water Polo:
• Brent Bothwell - Coach for Boys u.13B
• Stephan Joubert - Manager for Boys u.15
• Matthew Bedderson - Assistant Coach for Girls u.14A
Indoor Netball (Tournament took place in March 2024):
• Phumlani Mdluli - Umpire for Little League (u.12, u.13 & u.14) and Juniors (u.15, u.16, u.17 & u.19)
Chelsea Preparatory School takes great pride in the achievements of our staff and commends their dedication to both their professional roles and their sporting commitments. The involvement of these individuals in such prestigious roles not only enhances their personal growth but also serves as a source of inspiration for our students. Principal Mr Grant Maartens, stated, “We are incredibly proud of our staff members who have been selected to represent KwaZulu Natal. Their commitment to sport and to the development of young athletes is truly commendable. We wish them all the best in their respective tournaments and are confident they will represent both our school and the province with distinction.”
Many of these tournaments will take place during the school holidays, demonstrating the extra effort and passion our staff members have for their sports.
(Left) Dhyana Smith, Grace du Plessis and Ryan
The team had a wholesome season of surfing and are looking forward to competing again next year.
Special shout out to:
Huge congrats to our boys selected for the 2024 Rugby Youth Weeks with the Sharks High Schools Rugby teams!
• Mr. Heinke van Der Merwe, our Director of Recruitment, was chosen as the
• Inganthi Pepu, Vincenzo Loutz, Cade Isaacs, Tyler Leon, Thabiso Nkuhle, and Duran Pieterse, making u.15B.
Mark your calendars:
Craven Week in Johannesburg: 24-29 June
Academy Week in Johannesburg: 24-28 June
u.16 Grant Khomo Week in Gqeberha: 17-21 June
u.15 Rhino Week in Vanderbijl Park: 25-29 June
The capping ceremony was the 28 May 2024.
Big news from Glenwood! Kevin Kalala, Chairman of Glenwood’s RCL, continues to soar! After his election as Durban Central CMC RCL Chairperson and then Umlazi District RCL Chairman, Kevin’s leadership shines once more!
On May 15th, delegates from all 12 districts in KwaZulu-Natal recognized his outstanding leadership and elected him as the Provincial RCL Chairperson! Now, Kevin is gearing up to represent KZN at the national elections next month in Gauteng!
Let’s send our best wishes to Kevin as he embarks on this next chapter of his journey!
Glenashley Prep’s Green Team learnt all about Wetlands last week, when they were visited by Mrs. Christine Sole, a qualified tourist guide and environmental educator based at the Durban Botanic Gardens. Mrs. Sole shared information about what a Wetland is, how it works, and the flora and fauna found there. The Green Team really enjoyed the chance to make their own wetland system, using
Big news from our athletes! Mrs. Denise Labuschagne (MIC Athletics) represented KZN at the ASA Junior Champs as Coach and at the ASA Senior Champs as Manager. Meanwhile, our talented athletes have been making waves! Lindo Mthethwa, Grade 11, showcased his skills at the ASA Junior Champs and SA Schools Champs, securing a personal best in the Long Jump with a stellar 6.65m leap! And let’s hear it for Mason Kahan (Grade 9) and Miquel Bande (Grade 10), who snagged bronze medals in the
In one of the proudest days for DHS Rugby, we announce that 34 DHS learners have been selected for KwaZulu-Natal Rugby. Yes, 34! A record was set 2 years ago for our school when 6 players were selected for Craven Week. We are ecstatic that this year the record has been broken and 9 of our players have been chosen for Craven Week! In another first for our school, 8 players have been selected for the Grant
Congratulations to Itumeleng Kubheka, Lubanzi Mseleku and Ayanda Khanye who were selected for the KwaZulu-Natal Basketball Association (KZNBSA) u.15 team. Lubanzi and Ayanda went on to be selected for the Basketball South Africa u.15 team. Well done boys on this excellent achievement.
Congratulations to the following Dolphins Schools Players, who have been selected to attend the CSA Young Guns Fast Bowling Camp.
• Tristan Luus
Congratulations to the Kearsney boys who have been selected for provincial hockey teams, as well as the four coaches selected for KZN Hockey roles:
• • • KZN u.18C: Liam Johnson
• KZN u.16A: Dylan Forbes, Keegan de Jager, Bonga Maphanga
• KZN u.16B: Jonty Wiggett
• KZN u.16C: Aaron Blackburn, Luke Mendes de Oliveira, Tom Du Plessis
• KZN u.14A: Cruz Reynolds, Christo Badenhorst
• KZN u.14B: Ross McHugh, Thomas Schulze
• KZN u.14C: Daniel McKeown Kearsney staff selections:
• KZN u.14B Manager: Awande Sikhosana
• KZN u.16A Assistant Coach: Ashley Kemp
• KZN u.16A Video Analyst: Adin Bennett
• KZN u.16B Assistant Coach: Sean-Michael Ceronio
• Dayalan Boyce
• Nqobani Mokoena
• Bayanda Majola
• Sandiswa Yeni
• Ntandoyenkosi Soni
• Congratulations to Sandiswa Yeni on his call-up to this exciting CSA camp.
Eduard Jacobs, Kurshtion Martin, Phokhule Hlatswayo, JP Maritz, Nyakallo Masiloane, Jaylin
Junior Douw, Zannez Ontong and Abokwe
Congratulations to the following learners for being selected for the teams below. We are very proud!
It was with great excitement that our festival team set off for Potchefstroom during the 1st week in May to participate in the annual national All Girls’ Festival. Nineteen top government schools from across the country gathered to compete in a variety of sports and cultural activities. Sports include hockey, chess, netball, squash, and tennis. In addition, the team participated in art, creative writing, debating, drama, Master Chef, and vocal ensemble. Well done to all our participants, and thank you to the staff team who accompanied them.
The following learners on their selection for and participation in the Senior Touch Rugby Inter-Provincials that were held in Cape Town from 1-3 March 2024. The KZN u.21 A team won Gold, which had 4 of our Danville Diamonds in the team.
The highest accolade a learner at Danville can achieve is the White Blazer award. This is a special award, bestowed on a learner who has achieved an Honours award in two different areas. We have pleasure in honouring 2 young women who have achieved this.
Shreya Sukdeo (Grade 12)
The Trust for Sustainable Living Essay Competition is an international competition with submissions from around the world. Shreya Sukdeo submitted an essay for the competition at the end of 2022 and was awarded Honourable mention for her submission, which put her in the top 33% internationally of all the submissions. Shreya was subsequently selected to represent South Africa at the online International Schools TSL debates in July. For this, last year she was awarded Honours for Academic Extension.
Keniesha Govender (Grade 11) Keniesha Govender received Honours on her
u.11 KZN Boys’ Squash Team Nathan and James Webber.
KZN Duathlon Ava Viviers, Mr. Vickery and Jessica Head.
Mongezi Khowa, Quade Nicholls and Azande Ndlovu.
2024 Rugby Captains Reon De Bruin (Captain) and Thandwa Cibane (Vice Captain).
u.13A KZN Boys’ Hockey Team Mitchell Hooper and David De Beer.
u.13A KZN Girls’ Hockey Team Hlompho Makubung, Casia Huntley and Ziya Mohanlall.
u.13C KZN Boys’ Hockey Team Xavier Grewar and Luyanda Nzuza.
Keniesha Govender and Shreya Sukdeo.
White Blazer Award
On Thursday, 02 May 2024, the Laddsworth Senior Choir achieved a silver in the first round of the ATKV Applous National Choir Competition. This was the first time the choir had entered this prestigious competition. The choir had to prepare four songs:Two in Afrikaans, A traditional song in any other South African language other than Afrikaans or English. Congratulations and well done to Mrs Jansen and her senior choir.
Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School is very proud to announce that 26 of our learners and one coach have been chosen for KZN Inland Hockey teams!
The u.14A team will represent KZN Inland at the National event, from 12 to 18 June in Johannesburg. The u.14B and C teams will represent KZN Inland at the Regional Event, which will be held in Krugersdorp from 14 to 18 June 2024.
The u.16A & B teams will represent KZN Inland at the National event, from 27 June to 3 July in Bloemfontein. The u.16C team will represent KZN Inland at the Regional event which will take place in Nelspruit from 2 to 6 July 2024. The u.18A & B will represent KZN Inland at the National event from 15 to 21 June 2024.
Congratulations to our learners and Mr Killeen, we wish you all the best for the upcoming hockey competitions during the June/July holidays!
Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School hosted the Inqolobane Challenge Competition on the 4th of May 2024. There were eight schools that participated in the competition.
The categories of the competition were:
• Prepared Speech
• Poetry
• Unprepared reading
• Quiz
• Traditional Wedding Songs
GHS girls received numerous positions in different categories, including coming first in Traditional Wedding Song, which is the most contested category. The event was enjoyed by all the participants, we hope to continue with this competition in the future. Ms P Basi (Dance Society).
Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School would like to congratulate Nosipho Sizathu, Grade 9, on her selection for the u.14 KwaZulu-Natal Netball Team.
We wish her all the best for the InterProvincial, National All Ages Tournament in Boksburg (Dr E.G. Jansen) from 16 to 19 June 2024.
Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School offers Music as a subject. Our Grade 10 to 12 learners have to organize, market and perform a Music Concert as part of their portfolio task for their Music Subject. Our Grade 10 learners were exceptionally good at organising, marketing and performing in their music concert, which took place in our beautiful Library on Monday 6 May 2024. GHS - Our Girls see challenge as an opportunity!
Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School would like to congratulate our learners who have been selected for the KwaZulu-Natal Squash Teams. We wish them all the best for the Inter-Provincial Tournament which will take place in the June/July holidays.
Pretorius
Moodley
Johnson
Mukono
Bizaare
Ndlovu
Gardiner
Rawson May
Xaba
Maritzburg College rugby talent highlighted in the Sharks Craven Week selections.
Maritzburg College is proud to announce that 24 of our boys have been selected by the Sharks Schools Rugby Association; three for the u.18 Craven Week, four for u.17 Academy week, one for u.17 Rhino Week, three for u.16 Grant Khomo Week, seven for u.16B, two for u.15 Rhino Week and four for u.15B.
The future of rugby at our #RedBlackWhite school, and indeed for the province and the country, remains bright with so much talent, dedication and commitment from these young men.
Congratulations to Kelvin Elder and Tim Orchard - both of whom have been selected as part of the coaching staff. Best wishes to all the boys and teams for the matches that lie ahead!
Maritzburg College boys represent over 30% of the 2024 KZN Inland hockey teams! With an outstanding 44 boys selected for the 2024 KZN Inland hockey teams, and seven staff members as coaching and support staff, Maritzburg College has much to be proud of. Congratulations to every player and to our hockey staff led by Mark Sanders, who guide, mentor and support these boys! College’s rich hockey legacy continues. This is where dreams begin…
We are immensely proud of all our Hockey and Rugby boys who achieved provincial representation. Congratulations to you all!
Congratulations to the following boys who have been selected for KZN Inland hockey:
• u.14A – Jack Campbell, Thibedi Mogoba, Lindokuhle Nene, Hayden Ravenscroft and Nishay Sudhoowa
• u.14B – Nathan Marshall, Caleb Reilly and Ben Terbrugge.
• u.14C - Owen Pelser and Michael Pieterse.
• u.16A – Ben Heuer, Charlie Purdon and Thandanani Zuma.
• u.16B - Jason Joiner and Graydon Leslie.
• u.16B – Elliot Springate
• u.16C – William Alyward, Jarrod Frost, Preston Greene, Matthew Hunter, Ruan Ramnath and Henry Yeadon.
• u.18A – Gordon Deutscher
• u.18B – Murray Hall-Jones, Sebastian Hofmeyr and Patrick Lambert.
• u.18C – Asande Nkosi and West Mitchell-Innes.
• Non Travelling Reserves – Christopher Angel, Brunton Bigalke, William Gilson, Sanele Mnganga and Mokilibi Makara.
Congratulations to the following boys for making it into the various KZN rugby teams:
• Craven Week XV (u.18) - Aphiwe Shelembe, Carlyle Hawkins and Luke Davidson.
• Sharks Academy XV (u.17) - Stefan Moolman, Rourke O’Sullivan and William Ridl.
• Sharks u.17B - Oliver Davis
• Sharks u.16A - Nicola Salamousas and Oliver Guy.
• Sharks u.16B - Jack Carmody
• Sharks u.15A - Ben Hughes
• Sharks u.15B - Kumkani Dwenga and Sphelo Mfazwe.
Congratulations also to Mr Sibusiso Ncamani and Mr Mfundo Gumede who have been appointed as assistant coach and strength and conditioning coach for the u.16A team respectively, and to Mr Grant Ball who has been selected as the u.15A assistant coach.
John’s College, Helpmekaar Kollege, St Andrew’s College Grahamstown, Hilton College, Cornwall Hill College, Northwood, and Westville. Michaelhouse triumphed over St John’s College, St Andrew’s College, Cornwall Hill, Hilton College, and Helpmekaar B, but narrowly lost to the overall winners, Helpmekaar, and the runners-up, Westville. The Michaelhouse team consisted of Raif Jinnah, Noah Holl, Matt Bennett, Cian Hoskings, and two boys who will join the school next year, Brett Roberts and Josh Hoskings. Thank you to all the Michaelhouse participants and interns for making this event a memorable success.
Lynton Fitz
KZN Inland Squad u.18C
Esihle Dlamini
KZN Inland Squad u.18A
Jake Jansen Sharks u.18 Craven Week
Congratulations to our Northwood u.14A and u.15A Volleyball teams who both won their leagues and cup competitions, both beating Westville 2-1 in the finals! Excellent results from our young Squires!
Northwood crowned KZN Surfing Champs for the 2nd year in a row! With some super fun waves and very good competitive surfing, our 2nd team unfortunately bowed out in the semi-finals, but it was our 1st team that went on to be the stars of the day… With some blistering top turns and hard and fast rail surfing, Matthew Canning and Rylie Balfour went on to place 1st and 3rd in the KZN Schools Surfing
Individual Finals. In a tightly contested heat, with some great surfing again from our 1st team, we proudly lifted the KZN Tag Team Trophy for the second year running! Northwood made a clean sweep of the afternoon against some stiff competition to be the reigning Tag Team and Individual KZN Schools Champions.
Northwood’s Arav Jugree in grade 9 recently participated at the South African Junior Closed Chess Championships that took place in Cape Town. This tournament is by invite only, where the top 20 players in the country are invited as per their age groups. Arav, who was 5th in the group at the beginning of the tournament, finished off 2nd in the u.16 Open division. This places him 2nd in the u.16A division in SA. He can now represent SA in the African Youth, World Youth Chess championships and Common Wealth games this year. Well done Arav on this incredible achievement!
Congratulations to North-wood’s Luke Baird on his recent achievements: SA Lifesaving NationalsGold Medal – Junior Beach Long Run SA Biathlon Champs: New PB’s for his run and swim. Finished 19th out of 61 competitors in u.17 age group. Luke received his KZN scroll and certificate. Well done Luke!
Northwood’s Shivaan Ramdhial recently participated in the traditional Shotokan Kanazawa Cup 2024 tournament, placing 3rd for Kata and 3rd for Kumite in the Cadets 14-15 years old open division. Shivaan also passed his Shodan (1st) Black Belt grading which took place with examiners Shihan Murakami (8th Dan SKIF Japan) and sensei Renshi Brando Pillay (7th Dan