AWSUM East London September 2023 Edition

`n Ou historiese gebou in die

Paarl word AWSUM se nuwe

hoofkantoor

AWSUM het die laaste paar maande `n ou historiese gebou in die Paarl gerestoureer om te dien as ons hoofkantoor. Die grootste uitdaging was die nuwe laag verf wat die mure, plafonne en dak sou kry en sonder die kundige hulp van JF Paints sou dié taak nie maklik gewees het nie. Elke mens wat al in hulle lewe gebou of gerestoureer het, weet dis nie `n maklike taak nie, en die een uitdaging na die ander staar jou in die gesig. So, as mens een minder kwessie het om jou oor te bekommer, het jy soveel meer

tyd om op ander dinge te fokus en dis wat JF Paints vir ons beteken het - van die dag wat hulle spesialis ons kom help het om die regte verf te kies, tot die dag wat ons besef het ons kort nog verf en hulle benoud gebel het.

Ons visie kon `n realiteit word en ons is opgewonde om vandag die foto’s met ons lesers te kan deel.

The idea to start AWSUM ten years ago, began due to the fact that my children were in primary school and it became apparent to me that mainstream and local media didn’t support schools on a large and ongoing scale. Very little was done to give learners the credit and praise they deserved for their academic and sporting achievements. There was some coverage of school news, but it seemed that the small amount published were simply to appease schools.

I noticed that in each and every school there were massive amounts of news in terms of sporting, academics and cultural activities and achievements. I decided to create a platform for schools to exclusively share news in a newspaper format that could stand alone and only focus on schools-a newspaper that could share positive news. Since most newspapers focus on negative, bad news, scandals, and stories of corruption to sell papers, this endeavour was a high risk one. Bear in mind that we had no prior knowledge of how newspapers operate in terms of news, layout, advertising costs and many other pertinent daily operations. We were not even knowledgeable with regards to the many kinds of paper thicknesses used in publishing a newspaper

We wanted to be different and focus on the parents of school children and it was thus of cardinal importance that the newspapers be distributed by schools, and that learners took these newspapers home and were not merely just another publication on the store shelves.

The following figures tell our story:

• Every year we publish 4 newspapers in 22 regions on a national basis.

• In February of each year, we publish 8 provincial newspapers that focus specifically on matric results.

• We publish 50 special interschool editions every year.

• Our annual career guide is a special edition that works with post-school educational institutions to provide matric graduates with further tertiary study information.

• 2.5 million parents follow our news every year via our online presence at www.awsumnews.co.za.

Ten years has flown by in a heartbeat and there is much that we have learnt throughout this time and of which we are extremely proud. These include areas such as our online school-news platform www.awsumnews.co.za, which was launched 5 years ago to ensure unlimited and daily school news sharing. We currently share the ongoing news and achievements of more than 2 000 schools using this platform.

We would like to thank the schools, their marketing teams as well as the thousands of advertisers that continue to support this initiative on an ongoing basis. Without these individuals and our exceptional dedicated team, the past 10 years would not have been possible.

We have big plans for the future, and are looking forward to continuing to grow and provide quality news through our online and hardcopy publications as we take on the next ten years.

DURANDT VAN ZYL CEO

nuus. 70 000+ ouers lees dié skole nuus maandeliks op www.awsumnews.co.za

Ons

HOËRSKOOL GRENS

Hokkie Veerpyltjies

Kylelin Wiltshire het tydens die vakansie as deel van die o.16A Amathole School Border hokkiespan deelgeneem.

Cheerleaders

Deacon Swanepoel was deel van die span wat die Oos-Kaap van 10 tot 14 Julie 2023 tydens die Nasionale Veerpyltjiekampioenskappe in Port Edward verteenwoordig het.

Deacon behaal die derde plek in die Junior afdeling en is tot die nasionale span wat in Zambië gaan deelneem verkies. Hy en sy spanmaat verwerf die eerste plek in die gemengde dubbels. Hiervoor ontvang hulle goud en deel ‘n trofee.

Oos-Kaap Netbal

Hengel Proteaspan

Tydens die 2023 Nasionale Visvangkompetisie het

Jandré le Roux en Tyran Kotze onderskeidelik ‘n eerste en ‘n agste plek verwerf. Gevolglik is beide leerders opgeneem in die Proteaspan wat in Desember teen Zimbabwe sal kompeteer.

Leon Müller

Karmi Skein en Sané Matthee

Kylelin Wiltshire

Tessa Nel

Deacon Swanepoel

Jandré le Roux en Tyran Kotze

Tessa Nel (o.14), Karmi Skein (o.17) en Sané Matthee (o.18) het tydens die Junie-vakansie die Oos-Kaap netbalspanne verteenwoordig.

Die o.13 hokkie, netbal en rugbyspanne toer na Stulting sportnaweek, dit was baie nat, maar groot pret.

spanne toer na Stulting Sportnaweek

Hokkie

Netbal Rugby

Cheerleading meisies tree op by Gonubie Laer se sportdag.

CLARENDON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Squash

Our Squash girls, representing Border, participated in the SA Top Schools’ Squash Tournament, hosted by Epworth High (KZN) from 10-12 August. We ended in 4th position in the Tournament. We thank the coach, Mr Shean and Mrs Higgs for looking after the girls.

CLARENDON PRIMARY SCHOOL

ELFEST Creative Arts Eisteddfod

Clarendon Primary girls entered the ELFEST Creative Arts Eisteddfod in the English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans sections. Special mention must be made of the following girls who were awarded Triple Gold (95%-100%) for their performances: Leah Schemel, Emma Dyer, Emma Ristow, Alexia van Niekerk, Zoyama Magqabi, Lilee Buret, Eva Webber, Leah Elsdon, Molly Engelbrecht, Tanita Packery, Mackenzie Abrams, Nikholwa Duma (awarded in isiXhosa and English), Iyana Mquqo, Lathitha Mbizeni, Zinathi Ngqavu, Likamva Ntshele and Qonda Ngxazisa.

Pictured below are the Double Gold (90%-94%) and Triple Gold (95%-100%) Award winners.

Canoeing

Congratulations to Kerry Elliott on receiving a re-award of Honours in Canoeing. She participated in the Junior & U23 Sprint World Championships in Auronzo, Italy in July.

Debating

Eastern Cape Schools Debating Championships: Our Junior Team of Angalakha Mzileni, Morgan Hartwig, Nicollete Tumbare, Ukhonaye Skhosana and Zenande Mquqo represented the Border league at the Eastern Cape Schools Debating Championships held at St Andrews College in Makhanda.

Hockey

Congratulations to the 1st Hockey team on being placed 4th at the 2023 Challengers’ Cup that was hosted by La Rochelle in Paarl.

Congratulations to Kaylin Hendriks who was awarded The Honours Award for Hockey.

Cantamus National Choral Festival

Our Chamber Choir, De Novo Serenata, travelled to George to compete in the Cantamus National Choral Festival. They competed in the “High School Equal-Voiced Chamber Choirs” category (I.e. girls-only and boys-only chamber choirs), in which they placed 1st. Further to this, they placed 1st overall against 22 other choirs.

Soccer

On Wednesday 9 August 2023, Clarendon High School hosted their first soccer tournament at Hams Club, to celebrate their 120th Birthday and Women’s Day. The day was a great success and the players enjoyed some competitive soccer. Congratulations to East London Secondary School for winning the tournament!

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Kerry Elliott

Kaylin Hendriks

Maths Olympiad

Wishing Grade 12 student, Nathan Sparg, all the best as he prepares to write the final round of the Maths Olympiad. Nathan is 1 of only 5 students in the Eastern Cape to make it to the final round and the only student in the Border to make it this far!

MERRIFIELD PREPARATORY SCHOOL & COLLEGE

Soccer

Congratulations to the following college students, who have been selected to represent the u.19 Border soccer team:

• Anthony van Harmelen.

• Lufefe Mafane.

• Muhammad Peer.

A massive congratulations to Grade 10 student, David Emslie, who has been selected to represent South Africa at the 2023 International Association World Junior Surfing Champs in Rio de Janiero from 24 November - 3 December. This is an outstanding achievement, as he will be representing the SA u.18 team, ranked 1st. Well done David!

Long Board Surfing

Congratulations to Grade 8 student, Jami-Lee van den Berg, who has been selected to represent her national region Buffalo City, at the SA National Longboard Surfing Championships, which took place from 22-27th of August 2023 in Jeffreys Bay.

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Nathan Sparg

Muhammad Peer

Lufefe Mafane

Anthony van Harmelen

David Emslie

Malachi Wolmarans

Joshua Crawford

Jami-Lee van den Berg

Kyan Lugg

Buffalo City 2023 Junior SA Surfing Representatives: Joshua Crawford (u.12), Crystal Kruger (u.14), Malachi Wolmarans (u.16), David Emslie (u.16), Kyan Lugg (u.18), Mahle Ntsebeza (Cape Winelands) and Taylor Emslie (UGU).

Crystal Kruger

SELBORNE COLLEGE HUDSON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Soccer

The Selborne College 1st Soccer XI team participated in the u.19 League Knockout Cup and lost to West Bank (0-1)

St Andrews u.16 Soccer Tournament

(25 & 26 August 2023)

• Group Stages: Selborne College U16A Soccer XI drew Curro Academy (1-1), Selborne College U16A Soccer XI lost Paul Roos (0-5), Selborne finished third and competed for the shield trophy.

• Shield Semi-Final: Selborne College U16A Soccer XI beat Dale College (2-1).

• Shield Final: Selborne College U16A Soccer XI beat Alexander Road (2-1 On Penalties).

Squash

Big cheers for our talented squash players and dedicated coaches! Here are the final Border Squash league standings:

• 1st: Clarendon - 77.

• 2nd: Hudson - 70.

• 3rd: Selborne - 62.

• 4th: Stirling - 61.

Eastern Cape Biathle and Triathle Team Squash

The following Selbornians have been selected to be part of the Eastern Cape Biathle and Triathle Team to compete at SA Championships on 23 and 24 September 2023 in Pretoria:

Triathle

• u.15 Boys: Adam De Lange and Stephen Tinhof.

• u.17 Boys: Luke Tinhof.

Biathle

• u.15 Boys: Adam De Lange, Stephen Tinhof and Mishan Keshaw.

• u.17 Boys: Luke Tinhof and Avuzwa Ndzundzu.

Honours

Congratulations to the following Selbornians on qualifying for an Honours Award for Sport achievement in Term 3.

• Honours - Rugby: Zuko Poswa.

• Honours – Hockey: Ben van der Merwe.

The 2023 SA Schools Squash Top 10 Rankings have recently been announced. We congratulate the following Selbornians on their rankings:

• Connor Earl u.19

- 2nd

• Matthew Earl u.19 - 8th

• Jody Emslie u.16 - 7th

• Joshua Edwards u.14 - 4th

Connor Earl u.19 - 2nd

Chess

Congratulations to Sebastian Chang who has been chosen to represent South Africa at the African Youth Chess Championship 2023.

While we may not have claimed the top spot, being the leading co-ed school in the Border is an impressive accomplishment. Congrats to our squash stars and coaches for their hard work and dedication.

Cross Country

2nd in the league

Our Hudson Park Schools hosted the annual Ihlanza Valley Cross-Country Event, and guess what? We’re thrilled to announce that 6 of our amazing learners have been selected to represent the Border Cross Country team!

They’re now gearing up for the big stage as they head to Gqeberha to compete in the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Cross-Country Championships on 16 September 2023.

Let’s rally behind them and wish these talented athletes the best of luck!

Sebastian Chang

Zuko Poswa Ben van der Merwe

Noah Lewis Bradley Victor

Thuto Rungqu Izibongo

Tyler Jv Rensburg

Landon Roux

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ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP WINNERS

FROM 1975 TO 2023

SA’s WORLD CUP RECORD

West Indies captain Clive Lloyd holds the trophy aloft at Lord’s in 1975 after receiving it from HRH Prince Philip

South Africa squad for ICC World Cup 2023: Full SA team list

Cricket South Africa have announced their 15-man squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 with Temba Bavuma set to lead the Proteas challenge.

TEMBA BAVUMA (C)

QUINTON DE KOCK (WK)

HEINRICH KLAASEN (WK)

GERALD COETZEE

REEZA HENDRICKS

MARCO JANSEN

DAVID MILLER

RASSIE VAN DER DUSSEN

KAGISO RABADA

ANRICH NORTJE

LUNGI NGIDI

AIDEN MARKRAM

HEINRICH KLAASEN

TABRAIZ SHAMSI

KESHAV MAHARAJ

SISANDA MAGALA

Taking a senior role in the team is a no-brainer, says Proteas’ Kagiso Rabada

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was awarded Test player of the year at the 2023 Cricket South Africa Awards and following his featuring in the top five Test wicket takers in the world this past season, the award was well deserved. Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada told IOL Sport that it is his ‘will to win’ that continues to make him one of the best fast bowlers in the world.

Rabada has been playing for the Proteas for a good nine years and from the time he made his Proteas debut at the Adelaide Oval, it was clear that Rabada was cut from a different cloth; he was always on a league of his own.No one will forget his match winning performance in Perth in 2016 at the tender age of 21.

Post 2018, international cricket handed Rabada an important lesson that results won’t always go your way. Rabada says their 2019 World Cup campaign, which saw them knocked out before they could finish their round robin fixtures, taught him to rid of self-doubt and accept that on the day there’s a possibility you could end up on the losing side. “Personally, the 2019 World Cup taught me not to doubt and accept that there’s either defeat or success, and it’s about keeping success in your mind at all times.” said Rabada.

His eleven-wicket haul against Australia at St. George’s Park Cricket Stadium in 2018 will forever be remembered, but most importantly it was clear from those early years that Rabada was a different kind of beast.

Source: IOL Sport, written by Ongama Gcwabe

The ups and downs of the past couples of seasons have not taken anything away from what makes Rabada special and he told IOL Sport that he attests all his success to his ‘will to win’.

“For myself I think what makes me so different and successful is my will to win,”said Rabada. “I mean, everyone is different but if you ask me what drives me it’s definitely my will to win.” He added.

“It’s all about welcoming the youngsters into the squad and making them feel a part of the team and making them understand where we want to go so that we are all in the same boat.” He added.

“Identity is important because it becomes what you go back to when things are going slightly off track,” explained Rabada. “It’s something you enhance when things are really going your way. It works as a reference; it acts as a compass as to what you want to achieve as a team.” He added.

There’s no doubt that the Proteas squad has the talent to go all the way in the World Cup this time around, but that journey starts with them coming up with their identity and their style of play and letting the rest take care of itself.

Looking at the squad, Rabada’s nine-year international experience will come in handy. Rabada says it’s a no brainer that he now has to step up and be the senior player in the team. “Because of my experience, how long I’ve been playing and what I’ve done, taking the senior player role is a no brainer for me,” said Rabada.

South Africa legends predict Proteas’ fortunes at World Cup

South African legends Jacques Kallis and Faf du Plessis have shared their thoughts on how the Proteas could fare at the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. South Africa head into the marquee tournament in India with a nice blend of youth and experience to pick from.

As good as the squad will be, the legendary all-rounder Kallis, speaking exclusively to the ICC, said the key for South Africa would be to stay true to their brand of cricket. “The one thing that needs to change for South Africa to be successful in a Cricket World Cup is to carry on playing the cricket that we’ve played going into the World Cup,” he said. “We have a history of playing good cricket leading into the World Cup. For some reason, things change. Maybe we want it too much. “I think players wanted too much and you’ve gone outside of the area you need to be doing. Maybe going outside of their roles because they wanted too much.”

Kallis had a valuable piece of advice to the current crop of players: “Stick to your roles. Trust the partner next to you. And just play the cricket you’ve been playing.” Kallis believes South Africa’s traditional strength – their pace attack – will once again be key for their hopes. “South Africa’s strength to me is going to be in our bowling attack,” he said. “We’ve got some quality pace bowlers that can blow away the opposition’s top-order. And I think they are going to play a major role if South Africa are going to get far, if we do get far (in the tournament).”

Kallis’ optimism was matched by former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis. “South Africa’s white-ball team is in a strong place,” du Plessis told the ICC. “They’ve got some real experience going into that World Cup.” Du Plessis, however, did warn that adapting to the conditions in the sub-continent would be the biggest challenge for Temba Bavuma’s men.

“The challenge for all teams that are not from the subcontinent is obviously always the challenge of going to the subcontinent,” he said. “Especially 50-over cricket. I find with T20 cricket, the surfaces are a bit more even. And you get some really good pitches. With 50-over cricket, you can get that wear and tear and the spinners really come into their own.”

Du Plessis however added that the home team, India, and serial winners Australia would be the teams to beat. “I think South Africa has got a really good side,” he said. “It will be hard to get past a team like India in home conditions. The other team you can never write off is Australia, with them being so successful in ICC events.”

Source: www.icc-cricket.com

Everyone is different but if you ask me what drives me it’s definitely my will to win.

Kagiso Rabada. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

GRAEME COLLEGE

Rugby Honours!

Abongile has been a very consistent performer for the 1stXV throughout the season. He played every minute of the 19 matches played and led from the front as the captain. I think one would also have to look very hard to find him missing a training session or sitting watching the others train; he was always pushing himself and the team to new heights. On match days, he was in charge of the lineouts and as the main lineout jumper, it was an area he excelled in.

He also played an important role in loose play – often being one of the top three players for most tackles made, rucks hit or ball carries. He was the player doing the hard yards rather than the flashy stuff. He was selected for the EP u18 Craven Week team that went unbeaten at the national week and led the 1stXV to wins over the likes of Grey High School, Framesby Hoerskool and Queens College.

Abongile’s playing ability and leadership were both a major part of the 1stXV successful season and therefore Abongile is awarded Honours for rugby.

Arts & Culture leopard

Madolo of Grade 8 was inducted as the first ever Grade 8 into the Mathematics 100 Club for achieving 100% for his Algebra test. Congratulations!

Rory Robertson

Cycling the Leopard’s Epic

Samuel Hockly, Christopher McLean and Tayniam Francis of the Community Outreach Portfolio will be cycling the Leopard’s Epic. Grahamstown to Cannon Rocks. They have dedicated their cycle to the Cancer Awareness Drive for Hospice Grahamstown. They will be collecting funds towards this initiative as part of the Hospice Drive at Graeme College.

Thank you, gentlemen, for your good deed and kindness towards those in need.

Abongile Golela

KINGSWOOD COLLEGE

We recently held our sports awards assembly and our Rugby Player of the Season was awarded to Stanley Muranganwa. Honours for rugby was awarded to Phikolomzi Petse and Sine Brawen.

Sports awards

First team girls hockey captain Araya Boettiger was awarded girls hockey player of the year and Brad Goss and Jean-Luc Basson were jointly awarded the boys hockey player of the year.

Hockey

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Stanley Muranganwa Phikolomzi Petse and Sine Brawen

Our Arts & Culture leopard this week goes to Rory Robertson in Grade 7. He was the overall winner at our internal best speakers round. He also walked away as the best speaker in the Gr7 category at the Best Speakers and General Knowledge Quiz against VP on Thursday evening. Rory made every effort to attend all the practise sessions leading up to the event. Well done Rory, we are proud of you.

Luphawulwethu

Math

Jean-Luc Basson

Araya Boettiger

Samuel Hockly, Christopher McLean and Tayniam Francis

Graeme College...

Triangular Athletics Day 2023

Such a fantastic day of running and various other events. The boys really stepped up to the plate and showed off their natural talents on the day. Well done to all athletes involved we are very proud of you. Thank you very much to all the staff members for all the hard work on the day and the days leading up

International Science Fair

Hearty congratulations to Danny CzeredreckiSchmidt! He has been picked as part of the Eastern Cape Delegation for the International Science Fair in JHB from 3-6 October.

He is one of 30 learners who will be travelling to represent the province with his project.

Well done Danny, we are very proud of you.

Danny CzeredreckiSchmidt

Congratulations to Cameron Doyle for being

HOËRSKOOL P.J. OLIVIER

Robotika-Leerlinge Neem Deel Aan WRO

Agt van ons leerlinge het aan die World Robotics Olimpiad deelgeneem aan die begin van Augustus. P.J. se Robotikaspan het eers hierdie jaar in Februarie tot stand gekom en ons het reeds aan twee kompetisies deelgeneem. Die skool is baie trots op die 11 leerlinge in ons Robotika-span. Tydens die WRO het hulle opgedeel in drie kleiner spanne. Twee van ons leerlinge, Marthinus van Wyk en Ongamela Tyala, het 55ste van 110 spanne landswyd geëindig. Dit maak ons baie trots om die groei te sien plaasvind en die leerlinge se kreatiwiteit en probleemoplossingsvaardighede te sien ontwikkel.

Leerling presteer tydens Expo

Kingswood College...

Sports awards

Our first team netball were awarded the Best Team award and Taryn Hurly was awarded the Best AllRounder.

Top Akademiese Presteerder

P.J. Olivier is trots op Anshin Nel, ons top akademiese presteerder. Sy is tans in Graad 10.

Conré Henning (PJ Olivier High School, Grade 9) entered his rescue robot into the Eskom Expo held in Makhanda on July 29th. He won a gold award for his project and has been selected as one of six learners to present the region at the International Science Fair in Johannesburg in October. He won First Prize in the Engineering Category and received a R5 000 voucher from RS Components. The voucher was used to purchase Arduino kits, which will enable him to delve deeper into the workings of electronic components and programming. Conré spends most of his free time doing research on the workings of robots and programming. He has taught himself (through watching video’s and reading books) how to write basic codes and is currently studying the manuals and opensource prototyping supplied by Arduino.

o.13 Rugbyspan se puik seisoen

Ons o.13 rugbyspan sluit hul seisoen op ‘n hoë noot af.

Skandeer die kode en lees nog van ons skool se nuus aanlyn!

QUEEN’S COLLEGE BOYS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL

2023 Eisteddfod results

Our Queenians have done us and themselves so proud with their 2023 Eisteddfod results!

QUEEN’S COLLEGE BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

Term 3 highlights

Term 3 at Queen’s College was filled with memorable moments, and one of the standout highlights was undoubtedly the #QCagainstGBV initiative that took place.

During the weekend of August 18 and 19, Queen’s College Boys’ High School and Dale College came together, raising their voices in unison against the pressing issue of gender-based violence (GBV). This highly anticipated derby was a powerful demonstration of opposition to the ongoing scourge of GBV, featuring various impactful initiatives.

A striking feature of this campaign was the symbolic use of the colour orange, which has become a global symbol in the fight against GBV. The 1ST Teams of Queen’s College proudly wore orange socks, while the participating Cultural Societies donned orange armbands, signifying their strong support for the cause. Beyond the school grounds, learners from Queen’s College Boys’ High School and Primary School, Queenstown Girls’ High School, and Balmoral Girls’ Primary School wore orange ribbons on their uniforms, serving as visible reminders of their collective commitment to combat GBV.

The campaign also included a soirée evening on August 16, where tickets were sold to raise funds for the Thutuzela Rape Crisis Centre at Frontier Hospital. Additionally, collection bins were placed at the derby days, giving individuals the opportunity to donate requested products in support of the cause.

The #QCagainstGBV campaign has not only showcased the unity and determination of the Queen’s College community but has also made a significant impact in the ongoing fight against genderbased violence. It serves as a shining example of how a school can come together to address important societal issues and make a positive change.

Grade 12’s

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Gold

David OdianosenAyewoh Gold

Ulakhe Sibeko Gold Yolani Dwadwa Gold

Final derby of the season

SLC 2024 SCA Board 2024

At a recent event, the 2024 SCA Board was announced. Thank you to the outgoing board for their dedication to the society. A big thank you also to Pastor Liaan Jordaan, who gave an uplifting message to the girls at the event.

Eisteddfod Grade 7

Congratulations to the following learners for recieving awards at the Grade 7 Eisteddfod:

Visual Arts Gold

Interact Board

At the Interact Induction Dinner the 2023/2024 Interact Board was announced by Mr Marc Bradley, President of Rotary Queenstown. Congratulations go to Oyinthanda Ncobo, Licebo Hoho, Zainab Abdani, Wuve Mayapi, Lukhnayo Maqashalala and Silindile Sikweyiya. The new board attended a teambuilding session with Mr Michael Watson, and are looking forward to a year filled with exciting projects. The Jacksons Go-Green Project and a fundraiser at the Yacht Club is first on the agenda.

Dramatic & Informal Poetry

Reading Competition

The Reading Competition took place on Friday the 8th of September and it was an enjoyable and successful event. Thank you to our special guest adjudicators, Mr Thando Potso and Mrs Kirsty Watson for giving up their time and spending the morning with us. We also want to thank Queenstown Locksmiths for sponsoring the fabulous medals. Our girls felt proud as they displayed their reading talents. Well done girls, we are proud of our Balmoral bookworms!

Front: Lisakhanya Kene, Mahle Yalezo (Head Girl), Chloe Fitzhenry (Deputy Head Girl), Licebo Hoho. Middle: Oyintanda Ncobo, Usisipho Matoti, Siphosehtu Mtetweni, Wuve Mayapi, Simone van Gensen. Back: Thobalalisa Mfabana, Lolwethu Roboyi, Silindile Sikweyiya, Siyasanga Skade.

Front: Kwathitha Godana, Mahle Yalezo.

Back: Iviwe Mshumpela, Chantelle Zintambila, Paula King.

Front: Zainab Abdani, Silindile Sikweyiya, Licebo Hoho, Wuve Mayapi. Back: Lukhnayo Maqashalala and Oyinthanda Ncobo.

Front: Soyama Dubula, Mihle Jonas.

Middle: Gemma Clark, Ayesha Habib, Siphumeze Lufele, Kendall Meise.

Back: Angela Adu-Boahen, Zarah Venter, Sune Pautz and Ume Mnyaluza.

Front: Angelique Gonzalez and Firdaus Ahmed.

Middel: Imange Mooi, Ayanda Paraffin, Lunathi Matha, Phumelela Mayekiso, Lulothando Mato.

Back: Unam Msengana, Ayesha Habib, Olona Mbhalati and Anga Phendu.

Ayanda Paraffin & Anga Phendu

HUDSON PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Cricket South Africa TAP

It is with great pride that we announce that one of our cricketers, Lithemba Nomoyi, was recently selected to attend the Cricket South Africa TAP (Talent Acceleration Programme) camp.

This programme was implemented by Cricket South Africa a number of years ago to identify, and develop talented u.17 cricketers, and groom them for possible national selection to the u.19 Cricket World Cup Team. The next u.19 Cricket world cup is set to take place next year. We wish Lithemba all the best for the camp and looking forward to seeing him develop and progress even further as a cricketer.

Soccer achievement

Cole Borges, a Grade 9 learner at our school, was recently scouted at the Selborne Soccer Tournament held in June, where he was voted ‘Goalkeeper of the Tournament’. He has been selected to attend the WWS (World Wide Scholarships) Scouted Players Training Camp in Pretoria this weekend.

The objectives of this training camp are to:

• Test athletic ability and strength.

• Create a player profile for clubs and universities.

• Capture professional video footage of players in mini-games and drills.

• Create a player ranking.

Congratulations, Cole, on this incredible achievement. We look forward to following your growth in the sport.

Water Polo

We are immensely proud of the selection of 5 of our learners to the Buffalo City Water Polo u.14 and u.16 girls’ teams.

We congratulate them on their selection and wish them all the best for their coming tournaments.

LILYFONTEIN SCHOOL

Leaders for 2024

Lilyfontein School recently announced their Leaders for 2024 at a Gratitude Assembly.

Our Rugby season was one of mixed fortune

Our school is incredibly fortunate to be able to play rugby at a level where we can compete with the local colleges. Our season was one of mixed fortunes - losing to Selborne and Queens but our crowning glory for this season, was beating Dale College at ‘the graveyard’, as it’s

Interact Club

STIRLING HIGH SCHOOL

Dancing

“Dancing is poetry of the foot.” — John Dryden

We witnessed some amazing skill and ‘poetry’ from our learners at The Dance Extravaganza. Well done to all involved!

Chess Honours Cum Laude

Honours cum laude blazers awarded for national achievement awarded this year so far:

Well done to chess player Ali

who is currently representing South Africa in Egypt at the African Youth Chess Championship.

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Cole Borges with his mom, Helena.

Kayden Glasgow u.14

Erin Batting u.16

Amy-Ann Fortuin u.14

Mia Smit u.16

Rania Khan u.16

Lithemba Nomoyi

The 2024 Lilyfontein School Rotary Interact Club Board Members were recently announced at a formal induction ceremony and dinner held in the school hall.

Seated: Melissa Lindstrom, Thabelani Metu, Asheko Tshemese, Julia Sutton, Qayiya Luzipho. Middle: Azania Magcwaca, Jamie Birch, Olwethu Mphothulo, Kayla Joubert, Zoe Carter, Caitlyn Neethling, Ethan Cassim. Back: Zizezakho Jali, Kylie Holmes, Alex Mcquirk, Luke Randall, Jayden Joubert, Marius Potgieter, Tristan Vigne. Absent: Chuma Sihele.

Front: Kylie Holmes, Kayla Joubert (President) and Julia Sutton.

Back: Katelyn Neetling, Zizezakho Jali , Jayden Joubert, Ethan Casim, Aza Maquati.

Front: Julia Kockott (Tennis), Zander Scholtz (Biathle), Matthew Pretorius (Swimming), Kuhle Royi (Jazz Band), Tristan Rowe (Indoor Cricket), Andrea Wiseman (Tennis). Back: Cade Clarke (Tennis), Bokamoso Kawe (Jazz Band), Tallis Hurly (Jazz Band), Linamandla Mxinwa (Hockey), Michelle Barnes (Hockey), Ethan Chipps (Karate).

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