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Grade 9 subject choices: why you should start considering them now In a few months’ time, Grade Nine learners will be required to make important decisions about which combination of subjects they will be pursuing through to their final Matric exams. This is an important first milestone on the road to building a career, an education expert says, adding that while the decision would normally be left until later in the year, the world has changed so dramatically that Grade Nines should start thinking about this significant decision sooner rather than later. “The world changed last year – not just because schooling and work were disrupted and not just because both had to happen from home in ways never imagined before. The world changed because we are unlikely to go back to what we experienced in 2019,” says Natasha Madhav, Senior Head of Programme: Faculty of ICT at The Independent Institute of Education, SA’s largest private higher education provider. “It has long been said that one needs to prepare young people for jobs that do not exist, but this has never been a concept that has been crystallised in a way that really helped one make decisions. Perhaps it is clearer now to focus on preparing for a world of work that is changed and focusing on industries and skill sets that are and will be in demand, rather than on jobs with names that are familiar to us. “So, for instance, law has not vanished as a field, but most lawyers now need to consult online as easily as they do in person and they can collaborate in real time with colleagues all over the place. They also need to be advising people on both physical and digital implications of what they do.”
“The basic instruction is the same – develop an understanding of fields you are interested in and the things you are good at. Then look for jobs and careers that seem future-focused. Then, look for institutions that not only offer future-oriented curricula, but whose teaching and learning and assessment are explicitly directed at a changing world”. This then links to smart subject choices, Madhav says. “If your field is likely to be scientific and technical and analytical, you are still well served to include maths and science and perhaps a technology subject. If your field is problem-solving and solution-oriented, then subjects like history and design or visual arts will provide that skill set. If you are looking for both, you will need both. Higher education institutions are not going to move away from some of the standard demands for particular high-demand disciplines or fields, so be sure that you understand what you need for admission and include these in your choices. One of the key issues to consider is the fact that automation is on the rise, and that technological adoption by companies will transform jobs and indemand skills in future. And, as noted by the WEF in their most recent Future of Jobs report, skills gaps will continue to be high as in-demand skills across jobs change in the next five years. As noted in the report: “The top skills and skill groups which employers see as rising in prominence in the lead up to 2025 include groups such as critical thinking and analysis as well as problem-solving, and skills in self-management such as active learning,
resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility… On average, companies estimate that around 40% of workers will require reskilling of six months or less and 94% of business leaders report that they expect employees to pick up new skills on the job, a sharp uptake from 65% in 2018.” So where to start researching which careers will exist when you matriculate, and which of them might interest you? “A good place to start, on top of doing online research, is to find a higher education institution that has already demonstrated that they produce technically proficient and in-demand graduates, whose skills are aligned with what is required in the workplace because of their close industry connections. In other words, an institution whose curricula are up-to-date at all times, and that is able to quickly and resiliently respond to our fastchanging world. You will know who they are as they will confidently speak about change and flexibility and adaptability and about the link between study and work,” says Madhav. “By speaking to a student advisor at such an institution, which crucially must also be able to demonstrate that meaningful learning continued during lockdown, learners will be able to discuss their current interests and strengths, and then get advice and insight into which fields will be in high demand in future, and which subjects they can choose later this year, which will give them access to these fields.”
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Waarna sien jy die meeste uit tydens jou tydperk as leier by jou skool? Om te kan voortbou op ons skool gees en om aktiwiteite so lekker as moontlik te maak sodat ons die leerders van die skool baie betrokke kan maak. Ek sien ook baie uit om net alles voluit vir Eldoraigne te doen! Wat sou jy sê is jou sterk- en swakpunte? My sterkpunte is datek‘n positiewe persoon is met baie energie en is baie passievol. Ek is ook nie bang of skaam om uit te reik na ander en nuwe kennisse te ontmoet nie. My swakpunt is dat ek baie vining geïntresseer raak in iets en
meer daaroor wil uitvind wat veroorsaak dat ek baie vrae vra. Dit lei tot baie tyd op Google! Wat geniet jy die meeste van jou skool? Verseker die mense! Die mense by Eldoland is wat ons skool spesiaal maak. As jy by Eldoraigne inloop is daar ‘n atmosfeer wat jou net tuis laat voel. As jy ‘n super-hero kon wees, wie sou dit wees en waarom? Captain Marvel, want sy help altyd ander en al misluk sy, gee sy nooit op nie.
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ADvTECH Group, a leader in private education and resourcing honours the Class of 2020 with a prestigious award. The group honoured the cream of the top achievers within its school’s division. Dedicated teaching staff and the determination of pupils resulted in excellent results for the ADvTECH Schools Division. This includes matriculants in 28 high schools: Abbotts College, Crawford International Schools, Elkanah House School, Glenwood House College, Maragon Mooikloof, Pecanwood College, Pinnacle Colleges, Southdowns College, Trinityhouse and Tyger Valley College brands. Among the students was Jade Dreyer from Abbotts College Claremont. Jade wrote the NSC final matric exams. She achieved 6 distinctions with an average of 88,3%. As the award winner, she received a crystal trophy and certificate as well as a R5000 cash prize sponsored by ADvTECH. “We applaud Jade’s hard work and commitment to achieving astounding results in the 2020 National Senior Certificate exams and wish her all the best in her future endeavours”, says Ivan Horn, Principal of Abbotts College Claremont. Jade is currently enrolled at Varsity College studying Project Management. She plans to study Psychology at the University of Cape Town once her Project Management course has been completed.
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Waarna sien jy die meeste uit tydens jou tydperk as leier by jou skool? Ek streef daarna om verhoudings te bou tussen uiteenlopende groeperinge van mense. Van sport, kultuur, welwil en sosiaal. Saam kan ons hande vat en die Gees van die skool tot nuwe hoogtes vat. Wat geniet jy die meeste van jou skool? Die mense. Hoe elke persoon inpas in n groep en bydrae tot een groot doel. Matriek is jou laaste jaar- van ‘n akademiese oogpunt, wat sal jy graag wil bereik?
Ek wil graag die hoogste moontlike gemiddeld kry sodat ek na skool Medies kan gaan studeer by Tuks. Enige boodskap van aanmoediging vir jou mede-leiers? Doen elke dag die regte ding. Maak `n verskil waarokal jy gaan. Dit gaan oor hoe jy mense laat voel, nie wat jy doen nie. Wie is jou rolmodel? My pa. Hy is `n voorbeeld van hoe om oral waar jy gaan `n positiewe verskil te maak.
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LAERSKOOL WIERDAPARK Deelname aan Internasionale Wetenskapekspo Clara van der Merwe (graad 7) neem in April 2021 deel aan die ExpoSciencias Nacional Costa Rica. Weens Covid-reisbeperkings vind die geleentheid virtueel plaas. Clara het in 2020 aan die Gauteng-Noord Wetenskapekspo deelgeneem en gekwalifiseer vir SAYESS (South African Youth Engineering and Science Symposium). Daarna is Clara genooi om internasionaal deel te neem.
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Laerskool Wierdapark het tans 17 hokkiespanne van 0/10 - 0/13. Seuns- en dogterspanne neem deel aan ligawedstryde van die Northerns Liga.
Clara het haar projek oor grotvorming gedoen en ondersoek ingestel na die omstandighede waaronder grotte vorm, met spesifieke verwysing na die Sterkfontein-grotstelsel. Baie geluk, Clara, en sterkte!
Gedurende die pandemie van 2020 het ons ons spelers in oefening gehou deur virtuele oefeninge aan ons spelers te verskaf. Groot was die opgewondenheid toe ons eie akademie weer aan die gang kon kom en ons op dié manier ons spelers weer op die veld kon kry. Baie opgewonde hokkiespelers sien uit na die seisoen wat binnekort gaan afskop. Ons 0/12- en 0/13-spanne neem deel aan Northerns proewe in April, waarna oefenspanne bekendgemaak sal word. Opgewonde afrigters sien met afwagting uit na ‘n seisoen vol wedstryde met spelers wat nie kan wag om die stokke te swaai nie.
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Leerders wat die trofeewenners was by skool se atletiekbyeenkoms.
Jade Lemmer - Worpe, Elmar Kriel - Snr seuns naellope, Dieneke Beukes - Middelafstande, Lara van der Poll - Hekkie atleet spronge atleet en naellope, William de Lange - Beste seuns hekkie atleet.
Werni Grünenfelder 15de, Jano Jordaan 5de en Stiaan Grünenfelder 11de.
Kultuur Leerders wat aan die skool se interne kompetisie deelgeneem het en deurgedring het na die eerste rondte van die ATKV landswye redenaarskompetisie.
Voor: René Ferreira, Milla van der Westhuizen en Helena Schabort. Agter: Erich Mocke, Illenay van der Westhuizen en Ruan van Zyl.
Voor: Annabelle Kotzee, Hardus Ferreira, Lee-Hané Mienie en Tshepang Ledingwane. Agter: Dioné Odendaal, Chanene Barnard, Genna Claassen en Lara van der Poll.
Voor: Marcel de Waal, Mikayla Smit, Mia Schabort, Maaike Koegelenberg en Giandré Claassen. Agter: Dieneke Beukes en Vian van Breda.
HOËRSKOOL ELDORAIGNE Matriekuitslae 2020 – 566 A-simbole
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BEAULIEU COLLEGE Top 2020 Matric Achievers - #globalAchievers
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Amy Azmanov 7 distinctions
Chloë Haarhoff 7 distinctions
Joshua Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen 7 distinctions
Luzandi Landsman 7 distinctions
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SA u.19 Cricket Team
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Julia Schurr 6 distinctions
Sriya Maharaj 6 distinctions
Hannah Welsh 5 distinctions
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Akhona Mwelase 4 distinctions
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Luke Taylor 4 distinctions
Oliver Welsh 4 distinctions
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How proud is the Beaulieu College community? The announcement was made last night that Taheer Isaacs (Class of 2020) was nominated to play in the SA u19 Cricket Team! Taheer, you are a legend and proof that hard work and commitment pays off! The u19 SA Cricket World Cup Team will tour the West Indies later this year! The College wishes you the very best on your journey!
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SUMMERHILL SCHOOL College Head Prefects 2021
Nursery Grade 0 Mini Science Fair
Chosen for their outstanding leadership skills and abilities, we are assured that they will represent our school with pride and decorum.
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Ahalya Naidoo - Deputy Head Girl
The Grade 0 learners at Summerhill Nursery School had a wonderful time as they “travelled through outer space” in this year’s Mini Science Fair. There were endless group discussions, exciting books to read and fascinating space videos that were watched to immerse them in this fascinating topic. Upon their return to the classroom the children went to work and began to plan for their Science project using the knowledge they had acquired as well as our affiliation with the Sky-Day Friday International Project.
as well as our own planet earth in outer space. The display was thoroughly enjoyed by all the children…who knows, we might just have a future South African Astronaut amongst us. Well done boys and girls, you did a great job and we are extremely proud of you.
The Aim: What is in outer space? The group effort between child, parent and educator was seen when all posters and projects went on display on Friday 9th April 2021. Using recycled materials to make their project, the children showed that you can find a solar system, aliens, the sun, volcanoes on Mars, the moon,
CURRO MIDRAND Top Achievers 2020
Anushka Singh 5 distinctions
Ajay Seshan Krishnamurti 3 distinctions
Shaydin Alexander Kuppusamy 5 distinctions
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Q & A with BERNHARD VAN DER WALT
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Congratulations on being selected as a leader at your school. What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader? I’m looking forward to us, as a prefect body, delivering on our promise to exercise exemplary leadership, bringing a new sense of unity to the school while still valuing each pupil’s individuality and implementing positive change throughout all the school’s pillars.
What will your message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders? My message of encouragement would be for us to support each other no matter what. I am honoured to be working alongside such a dynamic group of leaders and as long as we continue to be passionate about improving the school wherever we can, while being there for one another, I know that we are going to make Southdowns proud.
What are your strengths and weaknesses? My strengths are being confident, proactive and compassionate, yet firm. My weaknesses are that I can lose sight of the details in favour of the ‘bigger picture’.
Who is your role model? One of my role models is Roger Federer. I play tennis and since I was young I have always thought that he is an incredible player. That, on top of his personal story makes for a pretty inspirational person in my eyes.
Is there anything you would like to change at your school? I would like to improve our participation in sports and cultural activities that often do not get the recognition they deserve and start new traditions to expand the college’s culture, while maintaining the traditions we already have. What do you love the most about your school? I love the fact that Southdowns offers such a large array of opportunities for us, as students, to grow, develop and enrich ourselves. Not to mention the incredibly spirited and engaging student body.
If you could be any superhero, who would you be and why? If I could be any superhero, it would definitely be the Flash. The way I see it, no one would be able to pass on having super speed. On a regular Saturday, you will find me at…with… On a regular Saturday you’ll probably find me at school with my hockey or cricket team.
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FROM SOUTHDOWNS COLL Congratulations on being selected as a leader at your school. What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader? I’m very excited to build relationships with the students in my school and to get to know the new grade 8s. I also can’t wait to start new traditions that will remain apart of the school, even in our absence. What are your strengths and weaknesses? My strengths would have to be my dedication and work ethic – I will always put 100% effort into everything that I do (whether it be sports or academics). My weakness is that I tend to overthink situations and often expect the worst, when really, the situation is not serious at all. Is there anything you would like to change at your school? As cheesy as it may sound, I love my school and I wouldn’t want to change anything about it. However, I would like to improve the spirit within our school as I believe that spirit is what builds unity.
Matric is your final year, from an academic point of view, what are you aiming for? I would love to achieve distinctions in all my subjects and to maintain an average of above 90%. If you could be any superhero, who would you want to be and why? I would want to be Frozone from the Incredibles because it would be really cool if I could skate everywhere instead of walking and his outfit is also really cool (no pun intended). On a regular Saturday, you will find me at … with… You’ll find me at swimming and hockey practice, and afterwards a date with my textbooks. Who is your Hollywood celeb crush? Young Leonardo DiCaprio. Hands-down, the most good-looking actor of all time!
What do you love the most about your school? I love that our school feels like one big family; everyone is so friendly and supportive of one another. I also love how diverse our school is because you get to learn so much about people and how unique their backgrounds are.
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Virtual sport series to showcase national school talent “The Showcase is a concept that was born during the Covid-19 pandemic and has grown to the first of its kind talent identification platform in South Africa”, says Gerhardi Odendaal, CEO of Old School Group, the host of The Showcase. “We designed this platform for athletes to improve their own ability at their own pace and to inspire kids that would not normally get the chance to showcase their talents to enter. Bobby Skinstad, Robbie Fleck and VanesMari Proudfoot have put their support behind this initiative and we are proud to combine their skills and knowledge, together with our industry specialists, within the programme”. The Showcase is a platform that gives school kids the opportunity to showcase their talent through sport-specific conditioning drills to determine speed, strength and skill level depending on the sport. Drills include the vertical jump, broad jump, sprinting, etc. and leaners submit the results of each test/showcase on the Showcase website and follow their results on a weekly leader board. The AWSUM School News platform and The Showcase recently came together to give kids from all over the country and all walks of life, irrespective of their background or status of the school they attend, the opportunity to compete against each other. “Think about it, for the first time ever a learner from HTS Middelburg can compete against a learner from Hoërskool Namakwaland in Springbok, so it made perfect sense to join this initiative”, says Durandt van Zyl, CEO of AWSUM.
“So many times, we see talent that gets lost in the crowds at schools. Now kids can enter and compete individually, and we present the best performers for contracting by talent seekers”.
The Showcase is a platform that gives school kids the opportunity to showcase their talent through sport-specific conditioning drills to determine speed, strength and skill level depending on the sport.
“Children between the ages of 12 and 18 can showcase their athleticism and fitness as part of this unique programme and make their talents visible to top recruiters. This also builds self-confidence and enables youngsters to perform on a broader platform to measure their performance against other learners across the country”, van Zyl concluded. For more info visit www.theshowcase.co.za
The 3 phased series consist of: Phase 1: 10-week period where learners will complete sport specific conditioning drills Phase 2: The top performing entries from Phase 1 will participate at a live event against each other and have the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of an audience of talent seekers, agents, varsity and high school recruiters, bursary givers, scouts and professional sports team coaches. Phase 3: A 4-day camp will allow players to develop skills and get tips from the best in the sports industry.
70 Athletes from schools in SA selected for sport showcase series, phase 2
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FROM CORNWALL HILL CO Congratulations on being selected as a leader at your school. What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader? Being able to inspire and lead my school to be better people, and to strengthen our school’s sense of family. What are your strengths and weaknesses? A strength is that I strive for transparency, and I always want to hear all perspectives for a fair outcome of something. A weakness is that I often procrastinate, and get overwhelmed if I don’t manage my time properly. Is there anything you would like to change at your school? I don’t necessarily want to change anything as much as improve on things like tradition, sense of family, sense of pride for our school and overall respect and dignity when it come to other people and our actions.
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What will your message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders? Be relentless in your pursuit, and never lose sight of your goals. Strive to inspire, as you wish to be inspired. Who is your role model? Jesus Christ.
What are your strengths and weaknesses? I would say that my strength is that I am a very sociable person, I love talking to new people and I’m not a shy person and as a result, I find it quite easy to adapt to a new environment with new people. I would say that my weakness is that I focus too much on details rather than the bigger picture.
What are your plans after matric in 2022? Ideally, I want to study medicine at Stellenbosch. I also want to continue learning as much as I can about anything, and to cultivate my passions as I believe that is how you come across opportunities that will change your life.
Is there anything you would like to change at your school? I would like to aid in improving the internal communication in our school between students and staff, to create a stronger relationship and a better understanding of each other.
If you could be any superhero, who would you be and why? Iron man. He is innovative and intelligent, successful but still humble.
What do you love the most about your school? I would say the thing I love the most about my school is the teachers. There has never been a moment that I can recall where they have not made me feel at home, whether it be sharing jokes with the teachers in class, or the degree of effort they make when helping us with our academics – whether it be extra lessons on Google meet on weekends or making extra notes to help prepare us for tests and exams- and lastly the teachers allow you to be open with them if you’re having a tough time at school.
Who is your Hollywood celeb crush? Keira Knightley.
What do you love the most about your school? The sense of community in our school, and our ability to impress and perform well amongst other schools, despite our school’s young age.
What will your message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders? My message of encouragement would be a quote by Rocky Balboa that I know will encourage them through the craziness of academic pressure and SEC responsibilities, “It ain’t about how hard you hit: it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward.” and lastly to just encourage them to have fun to participate in as many things as you can because this is our last year and we should all make the most of it. Who is your role model? Siya Kolisi. If you could be any superhero, who would you be and why? If I could be a superhero I would be Doctor Strange because I am fascinated by all of his superpowers namely illusion, telepathy, psychokinesis and time travel. If I could use his superpower of time travel I would go back in time to experience the Jazz Age. Who is your Hollywood celeb crush? Charles Melton.
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