`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
YEARS OLD!
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 CEOMeer as 2000 skole landswyd deel
Die grootste skole nuus platform in S.A
Leerlingbestuur en Koshuisprefekte 2023/2024
Skyfskiet
Skandeer die kode en lees nog van ons skool se nuus aanlyn! / Scan the code and read more of our school’s news online!
HOËRSKOOL RICHARDSBAAI
PHI-SIGMA Toppresteerders Graad 12 kwartaal 2 / Top Achievers Grade 12 term 2
Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat akademies so goed presteer het / Congratulations to the following learners who performed so well academically.
KZN Soccer
We are proud to share that Vukani Mthembu (u.16), Mazinga Zungu (u.16) and Siya Mdaka (u.15) have all been selected to be a part of the KZN Soccer squads.
7’s Rugby
On the 5th of August, we hosted a Rugby 7’s Tournament. EHS 1st Team Rugby were the winners of the tournament on the day.
On the 9th of September, EHS 1st Team Rugby won the Felixton College Rugby 7’s Tournament.
SAGE University Assessment
Congratulations to Tanish Sagadavan 77% Tanish successfully completed the Grade 10 Certified Schools Programme in SAGE Training offered by Sage University.
Front: Akhona Nene, Bandile Mthethwa, Nonjabulo Moloi, Noxolo Mthabela. Back: Ziphokazi Sibisi, Ayamthanda Madikane, Sinakhokonke Zuke, Senamile Mthethwa, Saishnee Govender. Front: Wendy Mthombeni, Sisanda Jwara, Zime Khumalo, Bandiswa Mnguni, Lethiwe Mkhize. Back: Sinenhlanhla Ncube, Sphephelo Mthethwa, Zekhethelo Ntuli. Front: Siphephelo Ndlanzi, Philani Mthiyane, Siyalondwa Mdaka, Asibongwe Shandu, Mmeli Mkhize. Back: Owethu Mzimela, Inensiko Ibrahim, Thabiso Manyathi, Khwezi Mabaso. Front: Velile Nyawo, Kwanele Makamo, Asande Gumede, Linda Sikhakhane, Senzwesihle Mthethwa, Ziyanda Xulu Back: Anathi Madide, Thando Cele, Ntethelelo Dube, Thandolwethu Mkhize, Muziwandile Khawula, Kuhle Zungu, Sizwe Jali. Tanish Sagadavan Our u.15 Boys, u.15 Girls and u.19 Girls all walked away with First places at the tournament. Mazinga Zungu Vukani Mthembu Siya Mdaka Jaden Ryan Molayan en Susanna Crafford. 1. Kuveshan Naidoo, 2. Kole Govender en 3. Luqa van der Linde. 1. Aruli Fick, 2. Keaneze Denner, 3. Adonika Munyen en 4. Ewald Futcher. 1. Pia Redinger, 2. Sibahle Mbatha, 3. Soniya Bhoodoo, 4. Jané Strachan en 5. Lilly Sep. 1. Pearl Adekola, 2. Andile Ntenga, 3. Daniëlle la Grange, 4. Refilwe Sekome, 5. Danica Brown en 6. Chanké Denner. Grade 8 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 9 Grade 10Programmes
CURRO GRANTLEIGH SCHOOLS
On Wednesday, the 23rd of August, students from Grantleigh School took part in the KZN Curro STEAMD event at Curro Salt Rock accompanied by Mrs. Stephanie Palm, Mr. Darren Ellor and Mr. Dewald Walkinshaw.
This event celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Design. The students showcased their projects and talents, achieving great success.
Achievements:
The Grantleigh School students made a strong impact at the Curro STEAMD event with their impressive work. They achieved outstanding results that showed their hard work and creativity.
Gold Achievements:
• Rubik’s Cube Race: Kaylin Reddy won Gold for solving the Rubik’s Cube with the fastest time.
• Future Engineers Arduino Car: Arav Surujhlal, Reuben van Wyk, and Ryan Mendes got Gold for their smart car controlled by Arduino.
• Overall Exhibit: Shreya Harbans and Tehya Trezise earned Gold for their display of 3D printing, laser cutting, Arduino coding, and Virtual Reality.
Silver Achievement:
• Drone Programming: Enhle Mthethwa, Jonathan Ellison, and Joshua Gerson from the Prep School won Silver for drone programming.
The Grantleigh students showed great teamwork and enthusiasm throughout the event. Their projects demonstrated their understanding of STEAMD subjects and their dedication to excellence and made Grantleigh proud.
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Arav Surujhlal, Ryan Mendes, Reuben van Wyk. Joshua Gerson, Enhle Mthethwa, Joshua Gerson. Kaylin Reddy Tehya Trezise, Shreya Harbans, Reuben van Wyk.Academic Achievers: Term 2 (Grade 8-12)
LENNOXTON PRIMARY SCHOOL JOHN ROSS
Grantleigh School Soccer Tournament Championships 2023
Grade 7 Spelling Bee
Grade 6 Spelling Bee
Grade 8 1. Simelokuhle Mabaso 2. Adiya Singh 3. Abelisa Makhaza 4. Hrehaan Singh 5. Tuvalan Govender 6. Nondumiso Mazibuko 7. Olwethu Vilakazi 8. Nonsassa Thwala & Umal Mall 9. Cebelihle Zungu Sanele Hlatshwayo, Jonaphan Moreno, Naomi Mareno, Ntsako Baloyi, Thandolwethu Dlodlo. Masibonge Mhlongo, Minenhle Nkosi, Ayanda Mlombo, Zahra Karim, Nhlalwenhle Nkwanyana, Sumayyah Badat, Fezile Mbatha. Thamika Naidu, Sohai Bharat, Balarama Bhoodram, Hlambile Khuzwayo, Isiphile Khanyi, Thandolwethu Mahlaba Gaura Bhoodram, Hannah Naidoo, Tiara Induraj, Luthando Mdluli, Sphesihle Twala, Ammarah Buckus, Wandile Zulu, Karusha Naicker, Karabo Nkutha. 1. Sanele Hlatswayo, 2 .Yashna Naidu, 3. Ngiphiwe Mlangeni, 4. Jonaphan Mareno, 5. Ntsako Baloyi, 6. Naomi Moreno, 7. Jia Dayal, 8. Thandolwethu Dlodlo, 9. Zipho Ngwenya, 10. Ubaidullah Moola. 1. Thamika Naidu, 2. Sohail Bharat, 3. Balarama Bhoodram, 4. Hlambile Khuzwayo, 5. Thandolwethu Mahlaba and Isiphile Khanyi. 1. Gaura Bhoodram, 2. Hannah Naidoo, 3. Tiara Induraj, 4. Luthando Mdluli, 5. Sphesihle Twala, 6. Owethu Dlamini, 7. Ammarah Buckus, 8. Wandile Zulu, 9. Karusha Naicker, 10. Karabo Nkutha. 1. Masibonge Mhlongo, 2. Minenhle Nkosi, 3. Urika Saniparsad, 4. Ayanda Mlambo, 5. Zahra Karim, 6. Nhlalwenhle Nkwanyana, 7. Sumayyah Badat, 8. Fezile Mbatha. Grade 12 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 9Thursday, 5 October England v
Friday, 6 October Pakistan v
Saturday, 7 October Bangladesh v
Saturday, 7 October South Africa v
Sunday, 8 October India v
Monday, 9 October New Zealand v
Tuesday, 10 October England v
Tuesday, 10 October Pakistan v
Wednesday, 11 October India v
Thursday, 12 October Australia v
Friday, 13 October New Zealand v
Saturday, 14 October India v
Sunday, 15 October England v
Monday, 16 October Australia v
Tuesday, 17 October South Africa v
Wednesday, 18 October New Zealand v
Thursday, 19 October India v
Friday, 20 October Australia v
Saturday, 21 October Netherlands v
Saturday, 21 October England v
Sunday, 22 October India v
Monday, 23 October Pakistan v
Tuesday, 24 October South Africa v
Wednesday, 25 October Australia v
Thursday, 26 October England v
Friday, 27 October Pakistan v
Saturday, 28 October Australia v
Saturday, 28 October Netherlands v
Sunday, 29 October India v
Monday, 30 October Afghanistan v
Tuesday, 31 October Pakistan v
Wednesday, 1 November New Zealand v
Thursday, 2 November India v
Friday, 3 November Netherlands v
Saturday, 4 November New Zealand v
Saturday, 4 November England v
Sunday, 5 November India v
Monday, 6 November Bangladesh v
Tuesday, 7 November Australia v
Wednesday, 8 Novemebr England v
Thursday, 9 November New Zealand v
Friday, 10 November South Africa v
Saturday, 11 November Australia v
Saturday, 11 November England v
Sunday, 12 November India v
Wednesday, 15 November
Thursday, 16 November
Sunday, 19 November
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
Academic Top 5: Grade 7 - 12
Our Top 5 event honouring academic excellence was held at the Nambiti Game Reserve. Our top academic achievers from Grade 7 to Grade 12 were hosted by the executive team of St Dominics Newcastle and treated to milkshakes at Springbok Lodge, as well as a game drive. Much fun and socialising was had outdoors, as our learners enjoyed spotting the wildlife. They particularly loved the experience of getting close to a lion trio.
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”Malcolm X.
Knowledge is power, and we encourage all our learners to keep striving for excellence. We are proud of your achievements!
ARBOR PARK PRIMARY
Newcastle Soccer League
First Row: Lethu Mahlaba, Tshepiso Mpati, Melokuhle Buthelezi, Ayabongwa Mkholo, Lindo Vilakazi, Uyanda Mthembu, Phoka Rakhetsi, Qiniso Kalipa.
Second Row: Wonderboy Ndlovu, Vamo Mnguni, Anami Khumalo, Siyamthanda Ndaba, Mukelwa Mbatha, Letho Shabangu,
SAASTA Astro Quiz
Umbani Sevens Rugby
Die volgende leerders het goed gevaar tydens Lucas Meyer se jaarlikse atletiekbyeenkoms wat gehou was op 3 Augustus.
Rugby Atletiek
NUWE REPUBLIEK
Athletics Prize Giving
NRS held its annual Athletics Prize Giving on, Friday, August 25th, after the thrilling two-day Athletics event held on, 14 August 2023. The following learners were awarded trophies for their incredible achievements. NRS is ongelooflik trots op elkeen van julle!
HUTTENPARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Mr and Mrs Huttenpark 2023
This year Huttenpark held their first ever Mr and Ms Huttenpark. The main sponsor for the luxorious event was Newcastle Mall.
There was a senior and junior category and the theme was Hutties 50th Celebration Bash. The night was a success and from now on it will become an annual thing for our Hutties.
HOËRSKOOL FERRUM HIGH SCHOOL
Prefects 2024 Prefekte
High Flyers Term 2
MONUMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL
Choir KZN Athletics
On 16 August 2023, Monument’s Senior Primary Choir participated in an Eisteddfod hosted in Harrismith. They sang three songs - Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, Masithi and Nursery Rhyme Nonsense. The learners all enjoyed it thoroughly! The choir obtained an A+++ for their performance with an average of 96%. Congratulations to our Senior Primary Choir on an outstanding performance.
Top athletics achievements
On 1st and 2nd September 38 of Monument Primary School’s athletes took part in the KZNCSSA Championships. Of our 38 athletes that represented Monument Primary, 30 athletes were selected to be part of the KZN team, where they will take part in the National SACSSA championships on the 29th and 30th of September 2023. Our athletes won 53 medals overall with 24 Gold medals, 17 silver medals and 12 Bronze medals. The following athletes received medals:
• Thandolwethu Madonsela - 2 Silver and Gold
• Melandi Lombard - Silver and 2 Gold
• Ahlea van der Merwe - 2 Silver and 2 Gold
• Lubanzi Mdladla - 3 Gold
• Siyadumisa Msibi - 3 Gold
• Siyanda Lushaba - 2 Gold Siyanda was one of the top 20 boys’ athletes for his performance in the boys under 13, 200m.
• Reané Campher - 4 Gold Reané was also one of the top 20 girls’ athletes for her performances in the girls under 13, 100m and 200m.
Interhouse Athletics
Lombard - Silver and Gold. Zane also won the 9 and under Victrix Lodourum for the highest overall points for her 4 events and was placed in the top 20 girls’ athletes for her performance in the 600m.
• Luné Coetsee - 2 Silver and 2 Gold. Luné broke two records in this championships one for the turbo javelin and the other for shotput girls under 11. She also received the junior Victrix Lodorum trophy and the overall best performance trophy for her shotput, obtaining 1000 points for this event. This is the highest points obtained by an athlete for a single event over the two days.