AWSUM Durban & Surrounds November 2023 edition

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Major Sport events in 2024 The main highlight for 2024 is the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Paris.

Date

Sport

Jan 14-28

Tennis

Jan 19 - Feb 2

Event

Location

Australian Open

Melbourne, Aus

Winter Youth Olympics

South Korea

Jan 26 - 28

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Perth, Aus

Jan 26-28

Extreme Sports

Winter X Games

Colorado, USA

Feb 2-18

Swimming

World Aquatics Championships

Doha, Qatar

Feb 2 - Mar 16

Rugby

Six Nations

Feb 8 & 9

Swimming

Midmar Mile

Pietermaritzburg

Feb 23 - 25

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Vancouver

Mar 2

Formula Racing

Bahrain Grand Prix (F1 #1)

Bahrain

Mar 2 - 3

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Los Angeles

Mar 17 - 31

Tennis

Miami Open

Miami

Mar 24

Formula Racing

Australian Grand Prix (F1 #3)

Australia

Mar 7

Formula Racing

Japanese Grand Prix (F1 #4)

Japan

Apr 5 - 7

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Hong Kong

Apr 8-14

Golf

Masters

Georgia, USA

May 3 - 5

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Singapore

May 4 - 26

Cycling

Giro d’Italia

Italy

May 5

Formula Racing

Miami Grand Prix (F1 #6)

Miami

May 16–19

Golf

US PGA

Kentucky

May 20 - Jun 9

Tennis

French Open

Paris, France

May 19

Formula Racing

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (F1 #7)

May 25

Soccer

FA Cup final

London

May 26

Formula Racing

Monaco Grand Prix (F1 #8)

Monaco

May 26 - 8 June

Tennis

French Open

May 31 - 2 Jun

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Madrid, Spain

Jun 4-30

Cricket

ICC World T20 (men)

USA&West Indies

Jun 9

Running

97th Comrades Marathon

DBN to PMB

Jun 9

Formula Racing

Spanish Grand Prix (F1 #10)

Jun 13-16

Golf

US Open

North Carolina

Jun 29 - Jul 21

Cycling

Tour de France

Italy start, France

Jun 30

Formula Racing

Austrian Grand Prix (F1 #11)

Jul 1-14

Tennis

Wimbledon

Jul 5 - 7

Formula Racing

British Grand Prix (F1 #12)

Jul 18-21

Golf

British Open

Jul 19 - 21

Formula Racing

Hungary Grand Prix (F1 #13)

Jul 26 - 28

Formula Racing

Belgium Grand Prix (F1 #14)

Jul 26 - Aug 11

Scotland

Summer Olympics

Paris, France Canada

Aug 18-25

Rowing

World Rowing Championships

Aug 23- 25

Formula Racing

Netherlands Grand Prix (F1 #15)

Aug 28 - Sept 8

London

Paralympic Games

Paris, France New York

Aug 26 - Sep 8

Tennis

US Open

Aug 30 - Sep 1

Formula Racing

Italian Grand Prix (F1 #16)

Sep 20 - 22

Formula Racing

Singapore Grand Prix (F1 #18)

Singapore

Sep 24–29

Golf

Presidents Cup

Canada

Sept - Oct

Cricket

ICC World T20 (women)

Bangladesh

Oct 18 - 20

Formula Racing

Austin Grand Prix (F1 #19)

Austin

Oct 25 - 27

Formula Racing

Mexico Grand Prix (F1 #20)

Mexico

Nov 1 - 3

Formula Racing

Sao Paulo Grand Prix (F1 #21)

Sao Paulo

Nov 16/17

Rugby

England v South Africa

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NEW NAME; SAME INCREDIBLE FOREST ADVENTURE

Monkeyland-KZN, the largest free-roaming primate sanctuary in Africa, opened to the public in 2019. Since then, over 25,000 people, including hundreds of school children, have been on a truly unique adventure by joining one of their walking tours through their “hidden forest”.

The sanctuary is currently rebranding and now has a new name which more accurately reflects the experience – The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary.

Whilst the sanctuary’s main work is the rehabilitation of captive-raised lemurs, exotic monkeys (such as capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys and spider monkeys) and gibbons, a walk through the stunning 23-hectare indigenous forest is so much more than that. The forest is full of breathtaking flora and fauna – trees that are used in traditional Zulu medicine, bush buck, red and blue duiker, banded mongoose and the most incredible birdlife, including rare species such as the norina trogan and african broadbill.

Your adventure starts with a short drive on an open-top vehicle to the hidden forest. You’ll explore this stunning 23-hectare indigenous forest on a guided walking tour, a truly unique and unforgettable experience. You might see ring-tailed lemurs soaking up the sun or capuchins and squirrel monkeys foraging for insects, maybe you’ll even hear the call of the black howler monkey; the loudest land mammal in the world.

The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary is a true sanctuary and, therefore, has a strict no touching policy; this ensures that the animals in their care don’t feel threatened by the presence of visitors and don’t have to perform for them either – a truly safe place for these animals to live as natural a life as possible. Here you’ll have a unique opportunity to see the primates behaving as they would in the wild, marking their territories, forming social bonds and foraging.

The sanctuary reception site on the Glendale Road has a large, secure parking lot, gift shop, toilet facilities, prayer room, children’s jungle gym and licensed pizza restaurant.

Located just 16kms from exit 222 of the N2, The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary is a must-do outing whether you’re looking for a day out for friends and family or the perfect balance of fun and education for your school group.

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Breaking is the only sport making its debut at Paris 2024. At the Paris 2024 Games, the breaking competition will comprise two events – one for men and one for women – where 16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls will go face to face in solo battles. Athletes will use a combination of moves and improvise to the beat of the DJ’s tracks. Breaking made its Youth Olympic debut at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018.

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KEARSNEY COLLEGE All Round Excellence Kearsney celebrated and recognised its matric achievers at the end of term, with Anesu Chimusoro being announced as Dux for 2023. The College’s exceptional academic standard was again highlighted with 28 percent of boys achieving an aggregate over 75 percent.

English, French and History) and Cambridge (MPhil and PhD in History). He is an author, speech writer and researcher on public policy and political communication, as well as a former Democratic Alliance Shadow Minister of Economic Development.

Anesu was awarded Academic Honours Cum Laude (over 86%), as well as subject trophies for English literature, accounting, biology and physical science.

Four matrics achieved Academic Honours Cum Laude. In addition to Anesu and Nthato, Liam Jansen van Rensburg and Fritz Rheeder also achieved over 86%.

His runner-up, Nthato Sifumba, was also awarded Academic Honours Cum Laude, and subject prizes for business studies, information technology and further studies mathematics.

Academic Honours (80-85%) were awarded to Dylan Wiggett, Caleb Saks, Lwandile Khoza, Jarred Christie, Sachin Bhagwan, Nala Madlala, LiPuma Mthethwa, Nicholas Butler, Ethan Groom, Oliver Brazier, Sean Diseko, Thomas Hurley, Hayden Bishop, Dominic Hislop, Jacques Nel, Seth Abrahams, Sange Mdunyelwa and Hayden Davel.

The school’s coveted trophy for best all-rounder in the 6th Form was awarded to Dylan Wiggett. He achieved Academic Honours, and his exceptional sporting talent saw him represent Kearsney’s first team for hockey (captain), indoor hockey (vice-captain), cricket and soccer. Evidence of his leadership skills, Dylan was also a prefect and head of Gillingham House.

Kearsney old boy and guest speaker Dr Michael Cardo urged the boys to become active, engaged citizens. His advice to those finishing school was to do something that “makes a difference” and to always strive “to put in more than you take out” in all aspects of life.

Dr Cardo matriculated from Kearsney in 1994 where he was an outstanding academic and public speaker; before his remarkable achievements at the Universities of Natal (BA Summa Cum Laude in

Anesu Chimusoro DUX Learner

James Engelbrecht, Ryan Denekamp, Gabriel Delport, Otsile Ntsele, Reuel Jagarnath, Kieran Pearton, Kyle Pottinger, Devahn van der Walt, Jordan Boyd, Ruschay Govender, Kamva Khamaba, Ethan Marnitz and Aidan Albrecht achieved Academic Colours (75-79%).

Kearsney’s annual prize-giving is always a special occasion, celebrating the matric achievers, the College’s dedicated staff and supportive families. The school orchestra played Gaudeamus Igitur whilst the procession entered the Henderson Hall, with the choir entertaining before presentation of the awards by Dr Cardo. School chaplain Rev Kym Bishop closed the Speech Night with a Benediction.

Kearsney deputy headmaster Ant Willows with guest speaker & former pupil Dr Michael Cardo

Dylan Wiggett & mother Best all-rounder

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Guest speaker Dr Michael Cardo, Kearsney dux Anesu Chimusoro, runner up Nthato Sifumba, headmaster Patrick Lees

PINETOWN BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL Rugby

British Football Academy

Kwanda Mhlongo was inspired by his sister to play rugby as she was playing rugby at the time, he’s a grade 10 learner and is involved in interact and Marketing at the school. He made 1st team last year and since he has made u.18 KZN schools rugby, he also plays for Westville Old boys rugby club where he was Player of the year and he also made Duikers u.18 which is the provincial side for club rugby.

Pinetown Boys’ High School has started a venture, with being host to the British Football Academy. Myself (Mr. Madikizela) and Mr. Mnganga are former learners at Pinetown boys’ High School and served in its leadership as Head Prefect (Mr. Madikizela) and Head of grade 11 (Mr. Mnganga) in 2013, we have been best friends for 21 years and schooled together from primary school days.

our coaches with the training programme once a month, and former Spurs and England international, Andy Sinton, has also been signed up as the BFA’s UK ambassador. Andy has committed to run a week long training programme at PBHS for all of the scholars each year.

After 10 years we returned to PBHS as Director of Sport (Mr. Madikizela) and Chief Coach of the British Football Academy (Mr. Mnganga), we both played a lot of sport and pursued a career in sport which was inspired during our time at PBHS. It is not only an honour but a privilege to be able to facilitate this partnership and create opportunities for young men.

About British football Academy: The British Football Academy is coming to Durban. Set up by three English businessmen (John Read and Peter Coyle, based in London and Ian Kilbride, based in Cape Town) the BFA is determined to create a pathway to the English Premier League for talented young South Africans. A collaboration has been established with Pinetown Boys High School which will see 15 new football scholars start at the school in January. Recruited across KZN by Chief Coach, Siya Mnganga, these 15 talented footballers (aged between 14-16) will be educated and trained in an elite football environment on a fully funded basis.

All three founders are passionate about football and about education. Education is the lifeblood of opportunity – and sport, football in particular, can change lives and whole communities. Players from the whole of the world find their way to the English Premier League, but very few South Africans. The BFA is determined to change that and give new opportunities for local boys who have the talent, drive and hunger to succeed as professional footballers. The BFA is not tied to any British Club, so it is truly independent. The strength of the founders’ sporting network gives them ready access to trials across all four professional divisions in England. Plans are afoot to bring an academy team from Everton to Pinetown Boys High in 2024, and then the same from West Ham in 2025. The BFA have signed up two Ambassadors to help create the elite football environment needed to create professional pathways to the UK. Ex Orlando Pirates star Daine Klate will support

Mr. S. Mnganga (Chief Coach of BFA), Peter Coyle (one of the Founders of BFA) and Mr. Z. Madikizela (Director of Sport PBHS).

WESTVILLE GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL Westville ‘

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Top 10 Academic Achievers 2023 Congratulations to the learners who were rewarded with the highest achievements for 2023.

Nokutenda Sithole Dux of the School

Kiara Konar The Proxime Accessit

Zahraa Goga 3rd Position

Zahraa Suliman 4th Position

Madison Maskell 5th Position

Kenisha Naicker 5th Position

Saiyantha Moodley 7th Position

Keresha Nair 8th Position

Aerin Fourie 9th Position

Nicole Booysen 9th Position

WESTVILLE SENIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL South Africa Championships for Performing Arts Nicole Van Niekerk represented KZN at the South Africa Championships for Performing Arts.

She competed in multiple genres of dance including tap, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, musical character as a solo dancer and in duets, trios and a group.

She also competed in runway, casual and formal and photographic modelling! She was very successful with scores that earned her a place in Team South Africa for the World Championships in July 2024!

South African Schools’ Band Association (SASBA) Starting Term 4 off with a bang! Congratulations to our A’ Marimba Band who participated in the South African Schools’ Band Association (SASBA) music competition this past weekend held in Pretoria. Our band performed at an incredible standard winning the Primary Schools Section, as well as the award for the Marimba Band with the most Musicality! This outstanding effort and achievement means that

Results Dance: • 4 x Gold Medals (1st place in a category) • 5 x Silver Medals (2nd place in a category) • 1 x Bronze Medal (3rd Place in a category) Results Modeling: • 1 x Bronze medal for photographic modeling She was also chosen for the showcase at the end of the competition for formal modelling! Well done, Nicole! We are so incredibly proud of you!

for the first time in Westville Senior Marimba history, our band members receive National Colors from SASBA! A special thank you to Mr Swart for all the hard work, energy and time he has put into our Marimba programme to help us reach this amazing level. And a huge thank you to Mr Oosthuyzen for his hard work & dedication to our Cultural Programme.

Chess Congratulations to Tanishq, Michael and Tarita for being placed 4th, 1st and 4th respectively in their age group from over 200 Chess players! Well done to Michael who received a full score of 7! We are so proud of you all.

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DOE Spelling Bee Mrs Dudu Mthembu, the DoE Subject Advisor for English, and Mrs Rosh Mangalparsad, the DoE Provincial English Coordinator, paid a special visit to our school to hand deliver a prize of a sponsored tablet to Ashton Singh, who achieved third place at the Provincial level of the DoE Spelling Bee competition held in September! Our Principal, Mr Robert Webber, was delighted with the visit and thanked the DoE for their promotion of spelling and reading and for recognising the efforts of the winners by awarding them with well deserved accolades. Well done, Ashton! We are so proud of you!

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Hillcrest High School Honours Grade 12 Class of 2023 Maia Klijnstra DUX & trophies for Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Further Studies in Mathematics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physical Science Combined Prize, Mathematics & Science, English, English Literature and The Pursuit of Excellence.

Nicholas Hodgson Head Boy 2023, Good Service to the School and trophy for History

Ayabonga Mbokazi & Fezile NS Mbokazi Award for Spirit of Togetherness (shared)

Tumelo Khathi & Mnqobi Sithole For excellence in Mother Tongue isiZulu

Kinjil Brijrajh Afrikaans

Samantha Hunter 3rd in Grade and trophies for Engineering, Graphics and Design, Excellence in EGD PAT, and Consumer Studies

Emma Blackbeard Proxime Accesit DUX and trophies for Business Studies, Afrikaans, Accounting, Excellence in Accounting, Excellence in Commerce, Shield for the Best All Rounder

Emma Reay Trophy for Perseverance

Judah Morck Mathematical Literacy

Danica Moss Best Ambassador of the School, Best Senior All-Round Sportswoman

Natasja Degger Head Girl 2023, Good Service to the School

Zack Hann & Jordan Pooley Best Senior All-Round Sportsman (shared)

Nathan Max van der Moloi, Merwe Zinedeane Excellence in Davids, a Sport not Isabella offered by the Doherty school for Arm (Prize Wrestling winners not present)

Kyla Pechey Visual Arts, Outstanding Practical Work in Art and Outstanding Achievement in Matric Art

Cara Oltmann Dramatic Arts, Mathematical Literacy

Malusi Zungu Best Actor

Mia Polling Tourism

Joshua Blom Public Speaking, Creative Writing in English, Excellence in IT

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Sarah O’Donnell Geography

WATERFALL COLLEGE Class of 2023 On 13 October, Waterfall College celebrated its Class of 2023 at the annual Speech Day. Guest speaker, Waylon Murray (Former Springbok Rugby Player and current Sports Director at Kearsney College) reminded guests that life will have its challenges, but there is value in the wisdom of those around you. “Allow God to be in control - His plans are better than you can imagine.” He continued to say, once you have earned your own wisdom, “don’t hold back - help others become the best that they can be!” Wise words that we can all learn from. Congratulations to all the prize winners.

Sabrina Kaiser (Dux) & Annika van de Linde (Proxime Accessit to Dux)

Subject trophy winners with Principal Bryony Green and Waylon Murray

Cultural Day Embellished in beautiful traditional garb, our students proudly represented their cultures and put on a spectacular performance of song and dance, as they took us through the process of uMabo (Zulu traditional wedding).

Special Award winners with Principal Bryony Green and Waylon Murray

CURRO HILLCREST Leadership Team of 2024 We had a very special ceremony where the Leadership team of 2024 were presented to the school and their parents took part in a ceremony.

The Custodians each signed the Leadership pledge with their parents and received a special sash that goes around their neck. The symbolism of the sash is similar to the Blazer that it is a covering from the school. Management and the Staff of Curro Hillcrest cover and embrace them with the sash that goes around their neck like a medal. They have earned this, and authority is handed to them.

We are very excited for what lies ahead for this newly appointed group of Custodians.

Swimming Congratulations to Megan Stewart who was selected to represent South Africa at the BRICS Games currently being held in Durban. Megan swam in the 4x100m relay, she made the final for the 400m freestyle where she came 9th and she made the final for the 200m I.M in which she came 6th. This is an outstanding achievement for a Grade 11 pupil and we are incredibly proud of her. Well done!

Megan Stewart

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Cricket Our Curro HCA teams played their final cricket match of the year against our friends from Hillcrest Primary School. The 1st XI match was a wonderful final game of the season with Curro HCA winning a very closely contested match by 3 runs. Well done to both teams on a great contest!

1st XI Curro HCA 230/8 - Hillcrest Primary 227/8.

Curro HCA won by 3 runs.

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a globally recognised University based in KwaZulu-Natal, comprising of seven campuses, with five in Durban and two in Pietermaritzburg, with a total of six faculties in Accounting & Informatics, Applied Sciences, Arts & Design, Engineering & the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Management Sciences.

According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, in 2023, DUT was ranked among the top 600 universities globally.

DUT is also a member of the International Association of Universities, and DUT is at the forefront of higher education, technological training, research, and innovation. In alignment with DUT’s strategy ENVISION2030, the University encourages its staff and students to become entrepreneurial and innovative.

At DUT, research and innovation are key to scientific and technological progress. More importantly, innovation is a catalyst in resolving society’s deep and pressing socio-economic challenges while also supporting commercialisation. DUT has identified the following key research focus areas for research and innovation.

DUT RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS AFRICAN INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS RESEARCH CENTRE FOR AFRICAN GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT (CAGD) COMPOSITE RESEARCH GROUP (CRG) COMPUTATIONAL MODELLING AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY ENERGY ENZYME TECHNOLOGY FOOD & NUTRITION SECURITY GENDER JUSTICE AND HUMAN HEALTH DEVELOPMENT (GJHHD) GLOBAL HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY GREEN ENGINEERING ICT AND SOCIETY INSTITUTE FOR SYSTEM SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF NONVIOLENCE (ICON)

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GELOFTE SKOOL Primêre Leerderraad en Top Pryswenners Hier is ons Primêre Leerderraad en ons top pryswenners in die hoërskool.

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Ryan Slade Onderhoofseun

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Mia Venter Onderhoofdogter

Jenna Beukes

Sebastian Booysen

Annabelle Botha

Tegan Botha

Ryno Coetzer

Uné Cornelius

Dylan Dodson

Mia du Bruyn

Scharl du Toit

Emma Erasmus

Renate Erasmus

Thys Jansen van Vuuren

Liam Kleingeld

Molemo Mathetsa

Daniël Roodt

Megan Slade

Dieter Spies

Christiaan Stubbe

Allissa van Staden

Nina von Wielligh

Mia Zwanepoel Interne Dux 2023

Nadine Hefer Veelsydigste Dogter 2023

Eduan Pienaar Veelsydigste Seun 2023

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL The Glenwood High School Annual Senior Speech and Prize Giving The Glenwood High School Annual Senior Speech and Prize Giving took place on Tuesday 17 October 2023 in the Mvinjelwa Johannes Mhlongo Hall at Glenwood High School.

The top academic achievers were: • Dux of School (JH Snow Memorial and Thusa Award): Elishua Naidoo.

• Dux Proxime Accessit: Ntobeko Shabalala.

• Third in Grade 12: Joshua Pillay.

• Senior Sportsman of the Year (Derek La Marque Trophy) – Jesse Venter.

• SA Games Cap – Lithemba Mfupi.

The Guest Speaker for the evening was Mr Van Crow. Mr. Crow serves as a Life Science educator at Grace College.

The bell-ringing ceremony followed the traditional Senior Prize-giving event. The evening ended on an emotional note, with the boys singing war cries on the fields.

Elishua Naidoo Dux of School (JH Snow Memorial and Thusa Award).

Ntobeko Shabalala Dux Proxime Accessit.

Joshua Pillay Third in Grade 12.

Jesse Venter Senior Sportsman of the Year (Derek La Marque Trophy).

Lithemba Mfupi SA Games Cap.

Liam Terblanche, Lithemba Mfupi and Jaco Williams Honours for Rugby.

CHELSEA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Chelsea Prep’s Inaugural Choir and Band Tour: A Resounding Success Chelsea Preparatory School’s Choir and Band embarked on an unforgettable journey on 20 October 2023 as 71 of our senior primary pupils and 4 dedicated staff members set off on the school’s first-ever choir and band tour. The destination? The picturesque Champagne Valley in the central Drakensberg, where an extraordinary musical and team-building adventure awaited.

The highlight of the tour was an inspiring visit to the world-renowned Drakensberg Boys’ Choir, where our pupils and staff had the privilege of participating in a choral workshop. During this enlightening session, participants learned parts and movements to the iconic South African song, “Shosholoza,” while also gaining insights into various breathing exercises and singing techniques.

The culmination of this tour was the opportunity for Chelsea Prep’s choir and band to perform on an international stage alongside the award-winning and internationally acclaimed Drakensberg Boys’

Choir. The performance was nothing short of exceptional, with our talented students impressing the audience with two remarkable songs during the first half of the show. The evening reached its emotional peak as the Chelsea Prep Choir, the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir, and the audience joined together to deliver a stirring rendition of “Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika,” accompanied by a majestic pipe organ. The event concluded with the two choirs joining forces to perform “Shosholoza,” often dubbed as South Africa’s second national anthem.

“This tour has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of our students, who will carry these experiences and memories with them for years to come. We are immensely proud of the dedication and efforts of our choir and band, and we look forward to more extraordinary musical journeys in the future.” Ryan Smith, Performing Arts Educator. Photo credit: Helga Cato

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CLIFTON SCHOOL - DURBAN Sports & Service Awards Congratulations to the following learners for their hard work. We are very proud to announce the rewards they received.

Ahmed Kharwa Head Boy Trophy

Branson Meaker Directors’s Trophy for Achievement in The Arts

Damien Butt The Mitchell Family Trophy for Cultural Excellence

Damien Angel The FUunnel Trophy for Pro Meritus

Mitchell Slade The Spencer Trophy for the Sports Team of the Year - 1st Team Water Polo

Congratulations to Yahya Ballim on his selection for the KZN Under 11 Cricket Team! Yahya has had an exceptional year playing for his school team and will undoubtedly carry that form into his provincial team. Good luck, Yahya!Yah

Connor Mckenzie and Kyle Thomas The Rowe Trophy for the (Senior) Sportsman of the Year, Connor Mckenzie: The Founders’ Trophy for Sportsmanship, Kyle Thomas: The Bresler Trophy for Senior All-Round Sportsman of the Year

Ryde Brisset The Rolfe Trophy For the (Junior) Sportsman of the Year

Yahya Ballim KZN U/11 Cricket

GLENWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL Swim

Hockey Congratulations to our u10 Indoor Hockey girls’ team that won the Pool 2 Indoor Hockey league, beating Penzance 3-1 in the final.

Well done girls and coaches!

Brayden Richard (Grade 7L) participated in the Kloof Short Course Age Group Champs 2023. He was placed as the overall Age Group Winner (13-14 years) and achieved the following : • • • • • • • • •

Gold Medal : Boys 13 & Over 200 Freestyle Gold Medal : Boys 12 & Over 400 Individual Medley Gold Medal : Boys 13 & Over 200 IM Gold Medal : Boys 13 & Over 400 Freestyle Gold Medal : Boys 12 & Over 200 Butterfly Gold Medal : Boys 13 & Over 200 Backstroke Bronze Medal : Boys 13 & Over 100 Freestyle Bronze Medal : Boys 13 & Over 100 Butterfly Bronze Medal : Boys 12 & Over 1500 Freestyle

Maths Daaruk Kumarasamy won the Maths Olympiad hosted by the KZN Department of Education and was acknowledged at a special prize giving today.

Cricket Lindokuhle Ngongoma KwaZulu-Natal U/11 Cricket

Daaruk Kumarasamy Maths Olympiad

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Discover the beauty of Hartland Estate in picturesque Introducing Endeavour Apartments at Mariners Village Hartenbos. This secure and well-established Estate, a secure, walled-and-gated estate with 24-hour community is perfectly situated between the security. Located near the ocean, Cliff Path, and the Kleinbrak and Hartenbos Rivers, just a stone’s heart of Hermanus. These contemporary apartments throw from the N2 highway with a pristine natural offer a tranquil lifestyle. Escape the city chaos and green buffer zone keeping you close to the ocean, embrace the serenity of rolling waves, majestic your dream home can become a reality. Explore mountain backdrops, and endless activities like whale watching, swimming and water sports. Discover a bespo homes or villas today. plot & plan, bespoke coastal paradise in Hermanus.

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Courses We Offer :

Modules available to meet all your Property Educational needs

• Sectional Title Management • Property Sales Management • Residential Letting Management • Professional Workplace Conduct 1 • Professional Workplace Conduct 2 • Customer Service • Legislation

• Debt Collecting Management • Advanced Excel Programme • Facilities Management • Trust Account Management • Utilities Management • Insurance Management • Performance Management for staff

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DURBAN GIRLS’ COLLEGE Matric Prize-giving 2023 The Class of 2023 matriculants joined generations of alumnae before them on this 146th year in the history of Durban Girls’ College. Our Founders’ Day Prize-Giving Ceremony celebrated our Grade 12s’ commitment and achievements. Ms Kimberley Taylor, Founder and CEO of Loop, was our guest speaker. Our Chair of the Board Governors, Mrs Karen Jones, handed out the prizes.

We congratulate all our prize winners on their achievements.

Abigale Guye The David Martin Family Trophy for Service to the Durban Community

Grace Rebelo The Elizabeth and Kate Pentecost Trophy for Excellent in Academics & Sport

Kira Altshuler The Sherine Higginson Rosebowl for All-Round Excellence

Georgina Stephenson The Kathryn Purkiss Trophy for Good Fellowship, The Quinta Essentia Award

Mahek Gandecha The DGC Trophy for Excellence in Academics & Culture

Yasti Subramoney The Margot Reid Trophy for Grace, Proximé Accessit to Dux

Head Girls with Guest Speaker, Kimberley Taylor, and Executive Head, Heidi Rea.

Genevieve Garreau The Jennifer and Deborah Wilson Prize for All-Round Contribution to College

Zoë Pearson Dux 2023

CRAWFORD INTERNATIONAL LA LUCIA COLLEGE Grade 8-11 Sports and Cultural Awards The 2023 Sports and Cultural Awards were held on Friday 20th October. It was wonderful to be able to enjoy live entertainment presented by our students for one last time this year. We recognised all students who achieved Half and Full Colours, as well as all trophy winners. Our students have risen to the challenge and have delivered performances which have brought them and Crawford International La Lucia much acclaim over the past year, both on the stage and on the sporting field. We are, indeed, very proud of all of them.

Shannon Cox and Jason Warren Most Promising Grade 11 Dramatist.

Jaden Stock Music: Senior Full Colours.

Wan Yuan Lai Junior Virtuoso Award.

Parsa Khalili The Van Gogh Trophy for progress in Art practical.

Sitara Govender Junior Sportwoman of the Year.

Lihle Buthelezi (The Pratt X-Factor Award for Dance) and Yzabela Aromin (The Pratt X-Factor Award for Music and Drama).

Nicola Janse van Rensburg (Rough Diamond Award for Music and Drama) and Dineo Clark (Rough Diamond Award for Dance).

Kian Fenske Junior Sportman of the Year.

Kimara Govender Junior Sportwoman of the Year.

Shiou Yih Lai Full Senior Colours.

Grace Aylward Senior Sportwoman of the Year.

Maria King (Lifesaving: Junior Full Colours) and Keira King (Lifesaving: Senior Full Colours).

DURBAN NORTH COLLEGE DURBAN-NOORD KOLLEGE Swimming Congratulations to the following DNC learners for taking part in the Capital K Open Water swimming event that took place this weekend at Midmar Dam. Ziah Mahomed (Gr 11) Zidaan Mahomed (Gr 10), Ethan Hambloch (Gr 7), Yash Arjune (Gr 5 – Absent) and Liam Hambloch (Gr 4).

Well done on this wonderful achievement. We are proud of you all!

Baie geluk aan die volgende DNK-leerders wat hierdie naweek aan die Captial K Oopwater-swem byeenkoms by Midmardam deelgeneem het.

Ziah Mahomed (Gr 11) Zidaan Mahomed (Gr 10), Ethan Hambloch (Gr 7), Yash Arjune (Gr 5 – Afwesig) and Liam Hambloch (Gr 4).

Welgedaan met hierdie wonderlike prestasie. Ons is baie trots op julle!

Zidaan Mahomed (Gr 10) and Ziah Mahomed (Gr 11).

Liam Hambloch (Gr. 4) and Ethan Hambloch (Gr 7).

NORTHWOOD SCHOOL Head Prefect & Deputy prefects

Cricket

We are proud to announce our Head Prefect and Deputy Prefects for 2024. Congratulations to Vuyo Gwiji who will serve his school as Head Prefect, along with Tristan Frew, Warren Breed, Tebogo Shabalala and Bryce Loom. Among so many fine young men it is indeed an honour to be selected to lead a school such as Northwood, we wish you all the best for the year ahead! Congratulations young Knights!

Congratulations to our boys who have all being selected to represent KZN Cricket at the upcoming CSA National & Regional Weeks during December. u.15 – David de Bruyn, Thabiso Mtambo, Jamie Wimble, Thomas Oosthuizen u.16 – Kyle White, Tuswa Phetha, Aya Makula (non-traveling reserve) u.17 – Mfana Shange, Thayin Kuppan u.19 – Evan Fouche, Nqobani Mokoena The u.15s will travel up to Pretoria to play the CSA u.15 Regional week from the 7-10 December, while the u.17s will play their Regional Week in Benoni during the same time. The u.16 will travel down to Oudtshoorn or the CSA u.16 National Week from the 10-14 December. The u.19s will play in this year’s edition of Coke Week in Makhanda from the 16-20 December.

We wish our Northwood boys all the best, fly the Northwood flag high!

Boarding Head Prefects

u.19 Cricket

Arts

Congratulations to Dewald Mostert on his announcement as Northwood Boarding Head Prefect, to be supported by Titas Cesonis, Kwenzo Dlamini and Siyanda Nkosi as Deputy Prefects of Boarding. We know that Northwood Boarding is in good hands and look forward to your leadership in 2024!

Northwood is thrilled to share that Nqobani Mokoena has made it to the final round of the CSA u.19 Camp. He’s one step closer to representing South Africa at the u.19 Cricket World Cup! Nqobani’s talent has also earned him a spot in the CSA Emerging Players squad for the Division 2 One Day Cup. It’s a fantastic opportunity for him to prepare and showcase his skills.

Huge congratulations to Nqobani for this incredible achievement. We’re cheering for his success every step of the way!

Congratulations to talented Northwood musician, Caldon Pillay, on achieving his KZN Colours for Performing Arts!

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PENZANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL Swimming Achievement

Rugby Achievement

Zia Moosa has been selected as part of the swimming team to participate at the 8th Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championships in Kigali, Rwanda from the 23 - 26 November 2023.

Well done to these young men on their rugby season at Amanzimtoti Youth Rugby Aiden Watson & Olwenkosi Dumakude.

Aiden Watson U12 Team player of the Year

Zia Moosa swimming

Olwenkosi Dumakude U13 Forward player of the year

KZN Selection Kai was selected to attend the DRSU rugby awards and was awarded 3rd place for conversions in his age group.

He was also awarded most versatile player from Toti club.

Everraud Raynard has been chosen to represent the KwaZulu Natal Boys’ Water Polo team in the South African Schools Interprovincial Tournament in Gqeberha from 9 December to 13 December 2023.

Kai Bester Rugby

Everraud Raynard

Gymnastics Achievement Carrie-Anne and Natasha Porter, who competed in the Nationals for Rhythmic Gymnastics in Johannesburg, achieved first place in Ribbon and overall for level 7 U13, while Natasha placed 13th overall and her group placed 2nd.

Hockey Carrie - Ann Porter

Natasha Porter

Penzance Indoor Hockey Girls and Boys achieved 2nd and silver at Maris Stella’s Indoor Hockey Festival, with Maria Lambert and Luke Lambert receiving player awards and Smangaliso Hlatshwayo receiving goalkeeper award.

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Lions-beurs Toekenning

We’re thrilled to share the incredible achievements of our talented learners, Erin Meumann from grade 11 and Nadine Smit from grade 8, at the MOVE National Dance Competition in Cape Town from September 29th to October 1st.

Erin and Nadine, along with their contemporary group, had previously secured first place in regionals, which was a remarkable accomplishment in itself.

Die Lions-beurs word jaarliks toegeken aan ‘n verdienstelike, karaktervolle Graad 11-leerder wat, dikwels onder moeilike omstandighede, steeds met deursettingsvermoë en toewyding presteer en sy of haar beste lewer. Die beurs word vir uitgawes in Graad 12 aangewend en deur die skool bestuur.

Nadine also participated in a musical theater quartet, which clinched first place in regionals and qualified in the SILVER category for Nationals.

The quartet didn’t just qualify; they soared to the top, securing the FIRST place at the Nationals.

Hierdie jaar is hierdie besonderse beurs aan Madelaine Prinsloo oorhandig deur Mnr. André Beetge van die Amanzimtoti Lionsklub.

Ons wil ook van hierdie geleentheid gebruik maak om die Lionsklub van Amanzimtoti hartlik te bedank vir hierdie besonderse toekenning en hulle ondersteuning van ons leerders.

Musical Congratulations to Nsukezinhle Chiliza for his outstanding performance as Lord Farquaad in the musical at Amanzimtoti High School!

It’s not every day that you come across such phenomenal talent, and Nsukezinhle truly shone as Lord Farquaad. This VWD Directors Trophy is well-deserved, and it’s a testament to his dedication and hard work. Keep reaching for the stars, Nsukezinhle, and may your future be as bright as your performance!

Madelaine Prinsloo

KINGSWAY HIGH SCHOOL Celebrating Excellence: Senior Prestige Awards Honour Outstanding Achievements In a momentous celebration of Academic, Sports, and Cultural prowess, our school recently hosted the Senior Prestige Awards to honour the exceptional achievements of the Matric Class of 2023.

The Senior Prestige Awards were celebrated against the backdrop of our school’s 70th Anniversary.

We Applaud the Top 3 Academic Learners and honour our Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year, we also express our anticipation for the remarkable results this graduating class is destined to achieve in their final exams. The future is bright for these students, and we are confident that they will carry the legacy of excellence forward, contributing to the continued success of our beloved school.

Zama Mbongwe The Butch Buddan Prize for 3rd in the Grade (86.5% Average)

Hriday Parsad The Kingsway High School Prize for 2nd in Grade (90.6% Average)

Shaun Pieterse The Principal Prize for 1st in Grade (Dux of the School) (91.2% Average)

Jaydon Matthews Sportsman 2023

Sune Lindeque Sportswoman 2023

Respect!

Baie geluk aan al die nuwe leiers en met almal se prestasies!

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Re-live some of the key moments Watch the Tribute to THE FOUR TIME Champions, The Springboks!

Watch full time scenes from the Stade de France as South Africa celebrate RWC victory.

Watch as South Africa lifts the Webb Ellis Cup for the fourth time!

Watch every point of South Africa at the Rugby World Cup 2023.

MARITZBURG COLLEGE Maritzburg College’s Leadership/ Sixth Form Speech Day & Valedictory Service 2024 On the evening of Thursday 12 October, our Class of 2023 ceased to be College boys and became College “Old Boys” as they were formally inducted into the Maritzburg College Old Boys’ Association.

Valedictorian of the Class of 2023, Luc du Toit, delivered a heart-warning address which focused on highlights of the past year, as and on their shared five-years of brotherhood.

On the 27th of October 2023, we held the twelfth annual Passing of the Drum Ceremony on the Maritzburg College campus, a treasured ceremony first introduced in 2012, to celebrate the appointment of the school’s pupil leadership for the next year. These include our head and deputy head prefects, prefects, shouting captains, and house leaders.

Maritzburg College prefect team 2024

Senior Prefects

Drum Ceremony

Head Prefect: C Robinson (Centre), Senior Deputy Head Prefect: P Kubheka (2nd from the left), Deputy Head Prefects: IO Jikijo (Left), IG Mosupye (Right) and JP Slevin (2nd from right).

MC Top Three

C Robinson and S Kadira

MC Top Winner

MP van Rooyen, T Ramdhass and D Pillay.

Shouting Captains 2023

Mrs J Finne’s and Luc du Toit

L Johnstone, M Rubuluza and NJ Jackson.

LADDSWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL The Greatest Show - Laddsworth Grade Seven Play 2023 An unbelievable level of effort and showmanship was displayed by the Grade Seven pupils in their performance of “The Greatest Show.” Well done and thank you to all the staff, parents, and people involved in putting together this truly memorable production. (Directed by Melissa Wessels and Music Director Cecile Jansen). #AimHigh

DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL Leadership positions announced for 2024 The DHS Family congratulates all the following learners who have been selected as leaders for School. We have an enviable history when it comes to leadership, and we have no doubt that each and every one of you will do us proud. Congratulations!

Duncan Basson, Hendrik Bezuidenhout, Lethabo Bogacwi, Jared Havemann, Dale Hendrikse, Egerton Hingston, Joshua Loots, Thando Luthuli, Sibusiso Mahlangu, Lumi Matwele, Daniel Mayiza, Kaden Mckenzie, Ima Mkokeli, Kearen Naidoo, Kuveshan Naidoo, Taresh Naidoo, Sinalo Nyawose, Keshan Pillay, Semal Pillay, Matlhatse Sebake, Joshua Smith, David Snyman, Khanyisa Stamper, Brandon Steyn, Bryce Woolf, Lubanzi Zulu, Deo Fretus.

Senior Prize-Giving Ceremony

Mahle Sithole (Deputy Head Prefect), Unyae Mndau (Head Prefect), Ruben Peters (Deputy Head Prefect), Mphululi Dimaza (Deputy Head Prefect).

Take action against bullying!

In light of Anti-Bullying Week that took place from 1317 November, we shed the light against the concerning trend of bullying in schools.

Bullying in schools is a concerning trend. It almost always leads to behavioural problems, diminished academic performance, and unfortunately, even suicide.

“Understanding the impact of bullying on a scholar’s mental health has gained increased importance for teachers, guardians, and parents. This understanding is crucial for the sake of the scholar’s psychological well-being and academic development,” says Nkazimulo Zitha, head of School Achievement at SPARK Schools.

Bullying is defined as unwanted aggressive behaviour and usually occurs when there is a power imbalance between people. When it becomes repetitive, it can inflict significant harm upon the victim.

The five types of bullying: Physical – this is the most common form of bullying. It involves physical actions like pushing, tripping, kicking, hitting, spitting on, or destruction of a child’s property on purpose.

Verbal – these bullies almost always operate when adults are not around. They will make fun of their victims, tease them, call them names, insult them, and verbally intimidate them.

Cyberbullying – this happens in the digital space, on computers, smartphones, social media, texts, and instant messaging.

Relational – this bully is usually set on increasing their own social standing by diminishing the standing of another scholar

through humiliation, spreading lies, and exclusion.

Muhammad Shaik (Third in Gr. 12), Watusila Mfumu (Dux Proxime Accessit), Vadivelu Naiker (Dux).

Merit Certificates

Grade 12 Learners who achieved “A” aggregates in 2023.

Jaden Dookie Aphile Ndawonde Bradley Govender Lulonke Gono Mthetho Matshotyana Skye King Asande Mkhulise Watusila Mfumu Troy Getkate Nkanyezi Mpiti Emir Khan Nhlosenhle Ndimande Baldwin Mazuba Saharsh Rambaran Zakariyya Motala Vadivelu Naiker

Tumiso Nkosi Kian Rama Prishan Ramsaroop Muhammad Shaik Tanatswa Tagwira Bryce Techet Abu Usuf Finnley Wyllie

Prejudicial – bullies target factors like race, religion, sexual orientation, or social standing.

Zitha says the long-term effects of bullying on a scholar’s mental health must not be underestimated. “Research has shown that being a victim of bullying can lead to longer-term impacts including interpersonal violence, substance use, sexual violence, poor social functioning, and poor performance. Being bullied at a young age can affect someone well past childhood and can cause lifelong psychological damage,” she says.

Warning signs to look out for if you suspect a scholar in your care is being bullied are changes in sleep patterns, loss of appetite, frequent tears and mood swings, unexplained bruises and scratches, damaged belongings, coming home hungry, not wanting to go to school and deteriorating academic performance.

“Teach your children the difference between bullying and teasing. While the line can be subtle, it’s crucial for them to grasp that persistent teasing can qualify as bullying”.

Where to get professional help: Sadag: sadag.org.za or 0800 567 567 Childline: chilldlinesa.org.za or 116 on all network (free)

Special Awards Jude Miller Aphelele Maphumulo Riley Clarivette Keelan Henry Jude Miller Kian Rama Khulekani Mseleku

Semal Pillay Christian Everitt Simphiwe Ngobese Leruo Ditlhakanyane Christian Everitt Riley Clarivette Abhay Nunan

Bandile Zama Riley Clarivette Sahil Bandulal Muhammad Shaik Watusila Mfumu Vadivelu Naiker