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AWSUMCelebrity Interview Leandie du Randt is an actress, presenter, MC, motivational speaker and author of the self-help book Comfortable In Your Own Skin. She is well-known for her roles in soapies such as Binnelanders and Getroud met Rugby and films such as Semi-Soet and Klein Karoo. She has won numerous acting awards over the years, and was runner-up in Season 7 of Strictly Come Dancing South Africa. We caught up with her to chat about the new blockbuster, Jagveld, to be released in movie theatres in March, and life in general. Q: Jagveld, the movie adaption of yet another Deon Meyer bestseller, sees you in the lead role as Emma le Roux. The film centres around Emma seeing a murder and the killers hunting her down as she flees. Emma, however, is the daughter of recce Jacques le Roux, who taught her everything he knows. Nothing about this hunt goes right and it becomes about survival of the fittest. Tell us about how this role was different. What were the challenges? What did it mean to you as actress? A: All I am allowed to say now is that I looooved this role and this film is a must-see from 17 March 2017 – definitely a first for SA! Q: What was the highlight(s) of your career this far? A: One of them is being able to tour to 60 different towns with my self-help book and motivational talk, #NoOneCanBeatYouAtBeingYou in 2016. Another one is being able to play an action role in Jagveld, opening on 17 March 2017. Q: What is your biggest dream at the moment? What would you really like to achieve professionally? A: I would love to play in international productions where the budgets allow you to train for months for a role before you film, and to do my motivational talks internationally. Q: Which professional actor/actress is your role model? Why? A: I have many role models for different parts of my life and career and it depends in what phase I am in my life. But I love Kate Hudson, Alicia Vikander and Nina Dobrev. Q: You studied Industrial Psychology – in fact, you excelled, with two degrees cum laude! How did you end up in the entertainment industry? A: Thank you. I won Miss Personality in my first year pagaent and the prize was Brümilda van Rensburg’s drama course. She trained me and connected me to the right people and opportunities and then, because God is able to do anything, that all synchronized. Q: You came second in Season 7 of Strictly Come Dancing South Africa. What was this experience like? What did you learn? What did you enjoy most? A: It changed my life. I realised that no matter how old you are, you can always learn a new skill and achieve something if you really work hard and believe it in your heart. I loved it so much to work hard and see results. My mind also grew stronger through all that stress and pressure on live TV. I am forever grateful for that great experience and to my dance partner, Brandon Eilers le Riche. and his beautiful wife, Natalie, who coached me, and my husband, Bouwer Bosch, who supported me mentally, physically and emotionally. You realise how much people’s support mean in that competition and it humbles you immensely.
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Q: What’s your best advice for teenage girls to be healthy and happy and to deal with bodyimage issues? A: Live a balanced life. Get healthier by eating clean and get exercise – don’t focus on being skinny, but to be healthy physically and to be the best version of you outwardly, but most importantly inwardly. It doesn’t matter that you look like a goddess if your heart is aching and dirty – then that outward appearance is gonna fade and not be so rewarding as you thought. It starts in the mind – what you think you become, so think grateful thoughts and believe that anything is possible. Try and live healthy 80% of the time and indulge 20% of the time. All of us have different bodies and shapes, so don’t try and look like someone else – you will never succeed in that; try and look the best that you know you can. This is no competition, because no one is you. Q:Tell us about your childhood and where you grew up. A: I grew up in a small town, Makwassie, till I was nine and we moved to Kempton Park. I am very fortunate to have grown up in a loving and supporting home and family. My father is a reverend, my mom used to be a teacher and my brother is a CA. My mother passed away in 2014. Bless her lovely soul. Q: You tied the knot with Afrikaans singer Bouwer Bosch late in 2015 with an abandoned factory as the perfect backdrop to the fairytale wedding. How has married life been? A: All I can say is that I am so grateful to be married to my best friend. Q: What is in the pipeline for 2017? A: Lots of talks again, and films – and in this world anything is possible, so let’s see!
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Q: You self-help book for teens, Comfortable In Your Own Skin, became a bestseller. What inspired you to write this book? What did you hope to achieve? Would this book’s advice have been helpful to you as a teenager? A: I would hope that it would be helpful for me if I was a teenager. I wrote it to inspire girls to be themselves in a time where we get brainwashed to conform and look and be a certain way. Don’t compare yourself to anyone, because you are you and no one can beat you at being you – so focus on that and treasure that.
Primary Schools: Northlands, Morningside, Penzance, Glenwood Prep. High Schools: Glenwood, Kloof, Northlands Girls’, Durban Girls’, Durban Girls’ College, Durban.
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL (t) 031 205 5241 (e) erasmush@glenwoodhighschool.co.za SWPSA in Durban The SWPSA was held in Durban from 7 to 11 December 2016. The final of the boys U19 section was between KZN and Western Province. The match was a closely contested affair and was eventually won by the hosts KZN 10-9. At the conclusion of the tournament the SA Schools U19 team was announced. Glenwood had the following three players selected into the team: • Dylan Cronje • Gabriel Stopford • Slade du Randt Dylan Cronje was also awarded the trophy for the Player of the Tournament.
Congratulations to the Class of 2016! Glenwood has a 100% pass rate. The top achievers were: Matthew de Klerk (the 2016 Dux) with 7 distinctions. Matthew van der Meer achieved 8 distinctions, Thahir Jadoo, Jasveer Pillay, Turlock Davies and Vigeshwara Naiker all got 7 distinctions. Timothy Hardman also received 7 A’s, which included an A for the Advanced Maths IEB paper written as a Matric Final exam. We would like to thank and congratulate each matric boy and teacher.
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As is tradition at Glenwood, the new 2nd formers went on a three-day orientation course at the Natal Mounted Rifles HQ from Thursday, 12 January to Saturday, 14 January 2017. As Glenwood draws boys from all over South Africa, it is important for the boys to “bond’ right from the beginning of term. The course is part adventure and part teambuilding as the boys complete various activities over the three-day period. Sailing, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, target shooting, boere cooking, beach olympics and crossing an obstacle course are some of the tasks that the boys have to complete. The heavy rain on Friday night posed a few problems for the boys and their tents, but all 250 boys managed to survive, albeit a bit wet! The boys returned to Glenwood at midday on Saturday where they sang the school song, performed the war cry and then rang the school bell.
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After much festive feasting when our belts are so tight we have to make another hole in it, it’s time to consider our New Year’s Resolutions and put them into practice, Haaaaa easier said than done after all the delicious things we have been consuming and the thought of a few lettuce leaves and a boiled egg doesn’t sound so appetizing, that where Lose It! enters the picture: this cook book is full of tasty recipes and howto advice – dieting just became delicious! Filled with delicious and easy low-carb, high-fat recipes for the busy home cook, this is a beautifully photographed addition to the healthconscious South African cook’s shelf. The cookbook is compiled from favourite recipes from Lose It! Magazine, the magazine dedicated to lowcarb, high-fat healthy eating. Lose It! gives its legions of loyal readers everything you need to know to follow the low-carb, high-fat diet plan, and in the process lose weight, clear your head, increase your energy levels and sleep better – all while eating delicious, satisfying meals that are easy to prepare. Lose It! The Cookbook includes tried-and-tested favourites and 20 brand new recipes, and over and above the usual contenders (meat, fish and chicken), includes chapters dedicated to vegetarian options, nut- and dairy-free alternatives, and sweet, low-carb treats. Each recipe includes a fat, carb and protein breakdown, and expert guidelines for sticking to the lifestyle are provided. Best of all, the recipes are delicious, appealing, fresh and tasty, cooked from easily sourced South African fresh produce. With beautifully styled and photographed recipes, included is something for everyone, be it pork, beef, chicken and lamb, and a lot more. The delicious deluxe cauli pizza with crème fraîche and smoked salmon has made me salivate. The book is truly full of fabulous recipes.
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Peppered fillet with salsa verde Serves 4– 6
FOR THE FILLET • 1.5 kg beef fillet • 1 tbsp beef tallow, melted • Himalayan salt and black pepper • 1 cup Dijon mustard • 3 tbsp pink peppercorns, lightly crushed
FOR THE SALSA VERDE • 30 g rocket, chopped • 30 g dill, chopped • 30 g basil leaves, chopped • 2 anchovies, chopped • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp capers, chopped • juice of ½ lemon • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil • Himalayan salt and black pepper
METHOD • Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Brush fillet with melted tallow and season well. Place a large frying pan over a high heat, sear the fillet on all sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
• Brush fillet with mustard and roll in pink peppercorns, place on a lined baking tray and roast for 20 minutes. Remove and allow to stand for 20 minutes before slicing. • For the salsa verde: Mix together the rocket, dill, basil, anchovies, Dijon mustard and capers. Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil. Season. • To serve: Slice the fillet and serve with the salsa verde.
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GLENWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL (t) 031 201 5165 (e) enquiries@glenwoodprep.co.za New Principal of Glenwood Preparatory School Mr Louis Ardé, Principal for the past 16 years and Mr DN Mthethwa (Chief Education Specialist – Durban Central) are proud to officially announce the appointment of Mr Noel Ingle as the new incoming Principal for Glenwood Preparatory School. We wish Mr Ingle all the best for his future at his new school. Mr Ardé, after serving Glenwood Prep for 16 years, will take up the position of Principal at Holy Family College and the CEO of the DHS Foundation. We thank Mr Ardé for all he has done to make and build Glenwood Prep to what it is today, and wish him well in the new journey that lies ahead for him. He will be sorely missed by the Glenwood Community.
Grade 1 Bell Ringing
My First Day of Big School!
Kayla Griffin and Joshua Van Zyl of Grade 1 rang the bell at Glenwood Prep – a tradition for all pupils entering the school for the first time.
Star Swimmer Kelly-Ann Brown participated in the finals of the KZN Speedo Championships. She swam in 13 races and received 6 medals! Kelly-Ann was placed 2nd overall in her age group. Well done, Kelly-Ann, on this wonderful achievement.
MORNINGSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 031 303 2413 (e) mornpri@mweb.co.za Morningside chooses acting prefects The Grade 7s were thrilled when the first round of monitors en route to becoming prefects were announced in assembly. Twenty-seven learners have been given the opportunity to show their leadership skills in various tasks around the school, from guiding and ensuring the safety of the learners under their supervision, to helping the teachers in their day-today activities. When asked what their aims were for the year, the replies varied, but when one child said, “Become an actual prefect, not just an acting one,” the volume suddenly increased with everyone agreeing wholeheartedly with the sentiment. Most of the “monitors” have enjoyed their classes and responsibilities so far, but when asked about how they felt about fellow learners during their first week of duty, the responses ranged from “annoying, stressing” to “they’re difficult and they don/t listen.” To be fair, they were only talking about some of the children. When questioned, it turns out that the most vocal of them were referring to Grade 1 learners, who are still learning how to work in a school environment (and therefore need lots of guidance and attention) and the ever present group of “round pegs in square holes” who provide teachers and monitors with problems to solve when they have nothing to do during break. Morningside wishes the first batch of monitors all the best. May they grow in confidence and stature these first few months of 2017.
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Cricket Festival Congratulations to the following boys who participated in the Virginia 6-a-side cricket festival held at Northwood School. Our boys came 3rd out of 12 schools that
participated and Matthew Anderssen was awarded the “best all-round cricketer of the festival”. Well done, boys.
Michael Seaborne, Matthew Anderssen, Nathan Pretorius, Bradley Bumberry, Connor McKenzie, Ethan Hansen and Jason Pearce.
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PENZANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL
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Grade 1s on their first day for 2017
Ethan van der Gryp with his Mom and Dad.
Joshua De Oliveira and his Mom and Dad.
Luvuyo Ndzululeka with his fun Mom and Dad.
Maronelle Agrella with her Mom, Nadine.
Mom, Kwakho Meltafa and her twin sister Konwaba, and then their Dad.
Gabriella Dawson, Siphesihle Ndlovu and Jessica Potgieter.
Tiaan Buys with his younger brother and Mom and Dad.
Siphesihle Khumalo, Matthew, Ayabonga Mkhize, Kaiden Lawler and Keira van der Berg.
KLOOF HIGH SCHOOL (t) 031 764 0451 (e) marketing@kloof-high.co.za Matric NSC Results We salute the Class of 2016 and their teachers on an excellent set of results. The pass rate was 99.53%, which represents a total of one failure out of 213 candidates. (The candidate is eligible to write supplementary exams in March and the school will assist in every way possible to ensure he gets his Matric.) We are thrilled with the number of Bachelor passes: 85% of the candidates! Our top 4 students were: 9A’s Kelisha Moodley; 8A’s: Kiara Govender, Trenelle Moodley, Kirana Pillay Well done to all! We wish you the very best in your future endeavours.
Mrs Omar and Mohammed Mrs Moodley, Kelisha Moodley, Mr Moodley. Omar.
Rebecca, Hannah and Wendy Tiedt.
NORTHLANDS GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 031 571 1100 (e) marketing@nghs.co.za NGHS welcomes Grade 8 class of 2017 The Grade 8 class of 2017 received a warm Northlands Girls’ High School welcome during their first week as high school learners. On 13 January, Grade 8 parents were invited to join their daughters and NGHS staff at a braai at the school. Thereafter, the Grade 8 girls had their very first NGHS sleepover, where special friendships were formed. This served as another assurance to parents that their daughters are well taken care of and supported at NGHS.
Special assembly held for Class of 2016 “With privilege comes responsibility; use your knowledge to improve the world.” This was the message Mr Andrew Graaf, Principal at Northlands Girls’ High School, shared with the school’s 51 top achievers during a special assembly on 16 January. After the success of yet another 100% pass rate in the 2016 NSC examinations, the majority of the school’s top achievers, together with their families and loved ones, got together in the NGHS hall for a final congratulations and farewell from their high school. Two girls were awarded half colours with four subject distinctions; seven were awarded with full colours with five or more subject distinctions, and four pupils received honours awards. The four pupils awarded with honours were Sanam Daya, who passed matric with eight As, and Janisha Dhanlal, SimiNobukhosi Moyo and Shivani Pillay, who all passed with seven As. Shivani also received the school’s top achiever award. Sanam Daya, Ms Moonsamy, Mr du Plessis and Shivani Pillay.
Head girl awarded Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary Northlands Girls’ High School (NGHS) started 2017 on a very high note. Not only did the school achieve yet another 100% pass rate, but we are also boasting a 93% Bachelor’s pass and 25% subject As. Simi Moyo, who was the school’s head girl in 2016, passed with seven distinctions and achieved 87% in French. She has recently been informed that she has been awarded the Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary. She will soon leave for the University of Cape Town, where she will study Medicine. Two learners passed with eight As. They are Sanam Daya and Saishka Naidoo. Sanam achieved 84% in IEB Advanced Programme Mathematics, 96% in Information Technology and 94% in Physical Sciences.
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DURBAN GIRLS’ COLLEGE (t) 031 268 7200 (e) marketing@dgc.co.za DGG first day at school! The Leadership Team of 2017 hand out donuts to the girls as they start a new year at school.
Grade R girls and Intern excited to start a new year at DGC! FRONT: Mohini Naidoo; Romana Gangat; Phumelela Dyasi; Tori Scott (Grade R). BACK: Shenae Thompson (Intern). Leadership Team of 2017 with Acting Executive Headmistress Sandhya Ramcharrum (Head of Administration); Marianne Bailey (Acting Executive Headmistress); Abigail Metzer (Head Girl); Megan Thorrington-Smith (Deputy of Conduct).
FRONT: Josie Phillips. BACK: Sandhya Ramcharrum (Head of Administration), Kate Phillips, Abigail Metzer (Head Girl), Megan Thorrington-Smith (Deputy of Conduct).
DURBAN GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 031 274 2700 (e) phipps@dghs.co.za Matric results 2016 with EHH This year we celebrate our 21st year of 100% pass rate in the National Senior Certificate Examinations. We are proud of every member of the Durban Girls’ High School Class of 2016 for upholding this fine tradition. Some highlights: • 500 subject distinctions. An average of 2,29 distinctions per learner. • 213 learners received Bachelors’ passes i.e. 97,70% Bachelor pass rate. • Seventeen learners achieved a full house i.e. 7 distinctions • 8 learners achieved 6 distinctions, 13 learners achieved 5 distinctions and 22 learners achieved 4 distinctions. • One learner achieved 100% for Visual Art: Zahraa Amra.
Head and Deputy Head Prefects
Cultural Service Committee The Cultural Service Committee members gave the Grade 8s a very inspiring presentation about the cultural clubs and societies offered at Durban Girls’ High School.
Ashleigh Bernon (Deputy Head Prefect), Mrs Hayes-Hill (Principal) and Ammara Vaid (Head Prefect).
DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL (t) 031 277 1500 (e) marketing@durbanhighschool.co.za DHS Grade 8s become part of the DHS brotherhood
welcome to Grade 8
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