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Debt Stressed consumers are

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Life Style

2 FEBRUARY 2014

When is enough TV enough?

Jean de Villiers shares tips on how to ensure a healthy new year “As a professional rugby player, it is very important for me to eat the right food and stay in shape,” says Jean de Villiers, Captain of the national rugby team and Resolution Health Medical Scheme representative.

“Apart from the set meals compiled by our fitness trainer when we are on tour, I try to eat four to six small meals which include fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a balance of protein and carbohydrates when at home. Obviously I try to steer clear of junk foods but do spoil myself occasionally with a pizza. After all everyone deserves a treat every now and again.”

According to de Villiers, eating foods that are low in calories do not necessarily mean you are doing the right thing for your body.

“The foods you include in your diet need to be nutritious and provide energy that is sustainable. For example, when we are doing intense training I take some whey protein and glutamine supplements to help with recovery. It also assists me to be fresh for the next day’s training,” he says.

workout while doing what you love most. “Training forms a very big part of my life and in a normal week we would have six to 10 training sessions and then a game on the weekend. A typical training session would include spending time in the gym combined with on-field sessions.

Each session would last anything from 60min to 120min and the intensity would vary,” says De Villiers. Healthy adults should ideally aim for 30minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per day, five times a week with the aim being to increase the resting heart rate for the entire period. This threshold is usually around 180 beats per minute minus your age, provided the individual is otherwise healthy.

Although television, interactive video games and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and entertainment for children, too much screen time can lead to bad health and behaviourial problems. In fact research by Public Health England has found that children who spend more than four hours a day in front of the television and computer screen have lower self-esteem and greater emotional problems. “To ensure your child stays healthy and happy, take the time to understand the risks associated with watching too much TV and monitor how long they spend watching shows and playing video games this holiday,” school counsellor and teacher at Cape Town based Riverside College, Dave Swart says.

“Too much screen time means less physical activity and face-to-face interaction with friends and family, these are both key towards creating a stress-free childhood.”

Negative effects Children who watch more than the recommended two hours of television per day can suffer from obesity, irregular sleep, impaired academic performance and behavioural problems such as aggression. Excessive exposure to video games is linked with attention problems. “While it might be nice to get your kids out of your hair for a while, find healthier activities for them – the TV should be a treat, not the accepted norm,” advises Swart.

De Villiers also highlighted the importance of exercise in leading a healthy lifestyle, particularly in light of a recent survey finding that 49% of South Africans do not exercise at all. “You don’t necessarily have to visit the gym five times a week to work on your fitness levels. You can incorporate exercise into your hobbies as well. For example, apart from my rigorous training schedule, I like to be active during my downtime by playing a round of golf with my mates and walking my dogs. In fact, an average 18-hole round of golf requires anything between three and five hours of walking, translating into a good

Limit Impose rules about the amount of time a week your children are allowed to spend on electronic devices such as iPads, tablets, smartphones and gaming equipment – “perhaps take the devices away if they do not appear to be respecting the rules,” says Dave. With regards to TV time, it is a good idea to limit this to weekends only; “As discipline and routine goes out the window, create a viewing timetable during the school holidays -

this way everyone gets to watch a couple of hours of their favourite programme a week and it’s within limits.”

Monitor Make sure to research the TV shows, movies and video games your child watches and plays. “If it appears too violent, includes excessive swearing, sexual content or explicit references, explain why it is not appropriate for them to view it,” says Swart.

“Age restrictions are there for a reason.”

Tips: • Never place a TV or computer in your child’s room – this can result in irregular sleeping patterns and poor academic performance; • Discourage the association of food with TV time; • Ban excessive screen time; • Encourage healthy activities such as dancing, football, puzzles and group activities to help build social skills; • Set a good example – when you are home limit how much TV you watch, don’t stay glued to your phone or spend too long online; • Preview programmes and read the reviews, paying special attention to the age rating.

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Debt Stressed consumers are unproductive employees

Debt is a major source of stress in the workplace and stressed workers are often unproductive workers according to Gerhard Stoltz, attorney and registered debt counsellor. Stoltz says that in his role as a debt counsellor he has learnt that many individuals who are over indebted are carrying their burdens over to their social environment and workplace. Stoltz says that research backs up these claims. “The debt burden makes many people and whole households ‘sick’.

There is no doubt in my mind that these burdens can contribute to organisational stress as well.”

Stolz proposes a four step action plan:

• Break with tradition Advances on salaries is a short term solution for an over indebted employee.

• Staff Performance Not many people are keen to talk about their financial problems so be aware that if someone Debt Counselling is a legal way to protect over-indebted individuals from their creditors and allow shows a dip in performance, it could be money related. the person to pay off their debt in reasonable installments as negotiated by a debt counsellor.

Stoltz says that once an individual has been through the debt counseling process they are less • Research stressed, happier and much more efficient individuals who can properly contribute to their social Research has looked into the impact of debt on productivity and found a significant link, environment and workplace’s organisational goals. successfully dealing with debt could increase productivity as a result.

Stoltz further says that employees and employers therefore have a vested interest in facilitating • Service Leadership: debt counseling as part of their employee wellness programs. It makes good financial sense to Referring an over indebted employee for counselling is indicative of an employer who has a refer employees who require debt counseling to registered debt counsellors. vested interest in staff, and could have a positive impact on working relationship.

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Voorpos Primary Athletics Day

FEBRUARY 2014 3

District Meetings for Principals

New faces:

A group of enthusiastic parents were eager to compete in the annual Parent/Teacher relay race. This year the winners were...

THE PARENTS!

Gala Day Athletics Day was so much fun! The Grade R and Foundation Phase learners had an opportunity to participate in various fun races.

Proud learners show off their first, second and third place tags at our Athletics Day. The final scores were as follow:

Voorpos welcomed a number of new staff members this term. Of course they had to undergo an initiation ceremony before becoming fully fledged Voorpos Members. This was greatly enjoyed by all.

In Loving memory of

Voorpos Primary hosted a number of District Meetings for Principals this term.

Learners participating in a fun race during our Gala Day.

Mariette Marais, 21/07/1964 - 31/01/2014. 'When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. ~Author Unknown'

New Staff Members

Our Senior Valentines were:

Yellow Team 93 points - Green Team 92 points - Blue Team 73 points

Winner: Anathi Ngquthwana First runner up: Shandrè Linden Second runner up: Liyema Zamani

Our Junior Valentines were:

Winner: Linomtha Ngwane First runner up: Malibongwe Mzilikazi Second runner up: Inam Maxongo

Voorpos welcomed the following new staff members this term: Mrs Heales -

assistant bursar; Mr Mopp - Grade 7; Mr Van der Walt- Grade 6; Mrs Ngonzo - Pre Primary; Mrs Grobbelaar - Grade 7; Mrs Ngxambuza - Xhosa.

Nahoon Primary

Provinsiale kleure vir karate

REDENAARS- Provinsiale kleure vir atletiek KOMPETISIE Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders gekies om aan die landswye ATKV Redenaarskompetisie deel te neem.

Baie geluk aan Yzla Schenk, Ruan Scheepers, Tiaan Stroebel en Liam van Huyssteen wat hul provinsiale kleure in karate verwerf het. Hierdie leerders is gekies vir die Grens JKA-span wat aan die S.A. JKA Karate Kampioenskappe gaan deelneem. Die kampioenskappe vind in Johannesburg plaas op die 23ste en 24ste Mei 2014.

Baie geluk aan Alfonso Janse van Rensburg is gekies om die Buffalo City Swemspan te verteenwoordig by ‘n Driehoekige Interprovinsiale byeenkoms.

Provinsiale kleure vir tweekamp en driekamp Ryno Owen het provinsiale kleure vir Tweekamp en Driekamp verwerf. Hy word gekies vir die Amathole Tweekampspan wat op 8 Maart 2014 aan die S.A. Tweekampkampioenskappe in NoordGauteng gaan deelneem.

Tydens tweekamp moet ‘n atleet 2,5 km hardloop, 10 km fietsry en dan weer 1,25 km hardloop.

Ryno het ook die Amatholespan gehaal vir Driekamp. In driekamp moet ‘n deelnemer 400 m swem, 10 km fietsry en 2,5 km hardloop. Hy neem op 23 Maart 2014 aan die S.A. Driekampkampioenskappe deel wat in Oos-Londen gehou word.

Graad 1 tot 3-afdeling: Zilke Barnard; Michaela Joubert en Marco Sprong.

Graad 4 en 5-afdeling: Adri Clark; Amorette Smit en Grethe van Wyk. Graad 6 en 7-afdeling: Christi Clark; Kristy-Leigh du Plessis en Francois Roberts.

Agter: Monique Warren, Jolene Goosen, Stefan de Lange, Annika Goosen. Middel: Nicky Swanepoel, Anya MacKenzie, Danielle Struwig, Christi Clark, Zannee Taljaard. Voor: Tarquin Jansen, Ruan van Rooyen, Schalk Smit.

Graad 1-klasse

Laerskool Nahoon het vanjaar vir die eerste keer twee gr. 1-klasse.

Kleure atletiekbyeenkoms

Tydens die skool se jaarlikse kleure atletiekbyeenkoms het die Blouspan die Rooispan laat les opsê. Nie net het die Blouspan die byeenkoms gewen nie, hulle het ook die beker ontvang met die span wat die beste spangees gehad het.

Juf. Marilise Gerber

Juf. Michan Potgieter

Leerlingraad vir 2014

Agter: Ryno Owen, Wian Reyneke, Stefan de Lange, Marco Erasmus, Francois Roberts, Stefan Oosthuizen.

Voor: Anya MacKenzie, Drian Celliers (gelukbringer), Karla Stemmet, Janalu Taljaard.

Agter: Gunther Schlichting, Karla Stemmet, Danielle Struwig, Jolene Goosen en Anya MacKenzie.

Voor: Janalu Taljaard (hoofdogter); Ryno Owen (hoofseun); Alfonso Janse v. Rensburg (onderhoof-prefek).

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Lilyfontein Primary

4 FEBRUARY 2014

The TFM Tomato Trot draws over 2500 participants The 19th TFM Tomato Trot drew over 850 15km runners/ walkers/cyclists and over 1600 5km fun runners/walkers/ cyclists. It was hot, humid and windy, typical February weather in the East London area of the Eastern Cape, but the feedback from all involved was once again enthusiastic.

These changes have included an online entry process, a new layout for the start to ease congestion, and improved free parking and security facilities to ensure smooth access for all participants and supporters.

The growth of the event from 36 runners 19 years ago to almost 2500 has forced logistical changes on the organisers but they have risen to the challenges and continue to deliver an event that is one of the top 3 running events in our region.

The new 40km mountain bike race drew 80 riders most of whom were impressed by the level of challenge presented by the route and have indicated that they will return again next year. All in all, a successful and growing event that continues to provide an opportunity for the entire family to get involved in good fun and healthy exercise.

173 cyclists start thre 15km cycle.

5km Grade 9 & 10 Lilyfontein Learners Enjoying the Day.

Vernon Kaschula (grade 12) helps Onwabe Banjwa in the 5km fun run.

Everyone’s a winner at Lilyfontein Inter-house Athletics

It’s athletics season and there’s no exception at Lilyfontein where all learners have been involved in Inter-house Athletics tournaments. Grades 1-3 took to the school fields on 13 February for their battle. Congratulations to Orange house on their win. A week later learners from Grades 4-12 took up the battle at Jan Smuts Stadium. Of the 96 events held on the day, 27 were won with a new school record. At both events, the rivalry between the houses didn’t stop on the field and track: on the stands, the supporters of each house tried to outdo the other for the coveted “Spirit Award”. The half time tug of war is fought as fiercely as the athletics and provides its own entertainment.

Thndaza Majola and Tyler Forrest (Grade 1) on their marks.

Erik le Roux and Mickaylyn August. Am I winning yet.

Kathryn Odendaal passes the baton to Sibulele Kentane in the grade 4 relay.

Heave girls, heave.

Blue House heave in the Tug of War.

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Gonubie Primary

FEBRUARY 2014 5

U9 TAG rugby team On the weekend of 7 & 8 December the Gonubie Primary U9 TAG rugby team travelled to Port Elizabeth to play in the National TAG Rugby Tournament held at the Nelson Mandela Stadium.

The team became the Border regional champions when they won the Border TAG Rugby Tournament held at Police rugby Club. The boys spent their weekend watching the international sevens tournament and played against the best U9 TAG teams from all over the country.

Twelve schools, each representing their province, took part in the tournament.

Gonubie Primary drew their match against the Lions, but went on to beat the Sharks, Falcons, the Kinds and Western Province to make it through to the semi-final, which they won to place them in the final.

“Even though they lost the final by one

try, we are very proud of the boys for being placed second in the country,” said Headmaster Mr Cyril Prinsloo.

The team consisted of 10 boys and two coaches who accompanied the boys. They were Soso Jobela, Luke Johnson, Jared Durrheim, Matthew Nowell,

BB Mabaso (Captain), Travis Shaw, Langa Mluma, Khaka Pakade, Amahle Jongolo and Buhle Mpangalala. The coaches were Simphiwe Swartbooi and Luke Marais.

Grade 1’s Start Big School

Arriving at school Nathaniel Muzapi, Kristian and Keagan Warburton.

Kneeling: Khaka Pakade, Amahle Jongolo, Soso Jobela, Luke Johnson, Matthew Nowell, Travis Shaw and Jared Durrheim.

Standing: Langa Mluma, Border Coach, BB Mabaso (C), Mr Swartbooi (Coach) and Buhle Mpangalala

This year was a slightly different start for our Grade 1’s than in the past. In 2013, GPS opened its own Grade R campus. This meant that, for the first time, the majority of the Grade 1’s already knew their way around and were familiar with the routine. We also welcomed a number of new pupils from the community and new friendships blossomed from day 1! What never changes is the excitement of getting to wear a school uniform and getting homework. Teachers met with parents and guardians on the first evening of the school year, to explain the intricacies of the homework routine. At the start of week 2, Grade 1’s joined the extra mural programme and we are delighted to note that we have some budding sports stars! Our Grade 1’s have taken to Big School like ducks to water and we look forward to tracing their progress through the school and beyond.

GPS Foundation Phase Runs to Victory The Foundation Phase Sports Day was held on Tuesday 18 February. It was again held in the evening when the heat of the day was cooling and many more parents and grandparents are able to attend. This year saw a bumper turnout of parents who came to support not only their children, but also a very efficient and active team from the PTA who made and sold hotdogs for supper as well as

took the form of Championship races. Prior to the evening, every child was given the opportunity of running a series of heats and the fastest times then were selected for the finals. Children were efficiently seated in their rows to wait for their races, whilst those who were not running on the evening sat in their house groups. These house groups were led by the Grade 7 Cheerleaders who taught

supplying a thirst crow with cool drinks. This was the first time that the Grade R classes had participated in a formal school function.

The Grade R races were run in their parent’s shoes which led to a lot of fun and laughter as they bravely struggled, shuffled and tripped to the finish line. Each child received a sweet treat as they finished. The rest of the evening

the Foundation Phase some new war cries, and led the cheering. The top three winners from each race were applauded on the winners podium and made to feel like Olympic Athletes! The event finished off with a series of parent races and our very excited and tired Foundation Phase children and teachers went home for a deserved rest.

As build-up to the tournament, the team practised every day for the three weeks prior to the event ho0ning their skills and keeping fit. “We are very excited about playing TAG rugby in the Nelson

Mandela Bay Stadium and seeing the SA Sevens playing as well,” said BB Mabaso, captain of the team.

Prefects of 2014

At the beginning of the school year, after their Induction, the Gonubie Primary Prefects were taken to Areena Resort for a weekend of leadership training. This training serves to prepare them for the hard work and responsibility of being a prefect. This year, again, they were again coached by Mr Neil Le Roux, who has been involved with training the GPS Prefects for many .

He uses a variety of team building exercises, motivational talks, role playing techniques and problem solving exercises to build confidence and leadership. They were accompanied by Mrs Heather Stephenson and Mrs Suzanne Bahlmann, who were part of the leadership coaching, being the teachers in charge of the Prefect Body at GPS, as well as Mr Brian Schwarz, the Deputy Headmaster. The prefects came back with a new confidence in their skills as prefects, better able to tackle the mammoth task ahead of them.

Wooden Productions visits GPS

Once again in 2014, Wooden Productions visited GPS. They performed two interactive shows to the Foundation and Intermediate Phases. This is an annual event that is thoroughly enjoyed by all the pupils. This year, the Foundation Phase theme centred around bullying

while the Intermediate Phase learned the intricacies of Poetry. By involving the pupils in an interactive way, they easily learn concepts that are mundane and boring in a classroom, but fun and easy to remember when done together in the hall!

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6 FEBRUARY 2014

SUCCESS, BREEDS SUCCESS!!

George Randell Primary School continues to produce young cricketers of a high class. Two young U13A Cricketers at GRPS are following in the footsteps of Ngazibini Sigwilli, an ex Georgie pupil who is currently representing the Proteas in the U19 Cricket World Cup in Dubai.

The two youngsters of great potential are Austen Brandt and Nqabayomzi Peter. Brandt who captains the team, as well as being the Head boy for 2014, has shown tremendous form this season and has already scored 200 runs in 4 innings, including a 100 vs. Gonubie and a 50 vs.

Stirling and taken 12 wickets in the same number of games and Nqabayomzi Peter has excelled with the ball taking 8 wickets thus far, including 6 wickets vs.

Queens College.

The Georgie Grade R learners explored the theme of feelings and what makes them happy and sad. To depict the different feelings, they used crafts to demonstrate a variety of emotions.

In the photo are Sinesipo Bukani, Storm Scheepers and Olwethu Kosani

George Randell Primary Study skills workshop

If a man empties his purse into his head, no-one can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. -Benjamin Franklin. George Randell Grade 4 parents were invited to a Study Skills Workshop evening run by the Grade 4 teachers. The workshop included an explanation on how the brain learns and memorizes, as well as the best conditions for effective studying. Parents practised the Laws of Learning themselves, equipping them with the skills necessary to help their child study effectively.

Comments from parents:

Brandt is a top order, aggressive batsman and a skilful off spin bowler. He is also a brilliant fielder and is the “king-pin” in the GRPS U13A team while Nqaba Peter is a tremendous leg break bowler with wonderful potential.

At the recent Prefect Induction, the George Randell Primary Prefect body were inducted and pledged their service and leadership to the School.

On either side: Deputy Head Prefects: Nik’itha Sidinile and Cloe Musto. In the middle: Head Prefects: Austen Brandt and Tiffany Samuels.

It was a very informative workshop which gave me a whole lot of insight on how to help my child improve her marks. It also gave me a whole new look at the way she can study.

When I was young, studying was not about these brain traps and colour mind maps. It was all about the pen, paper, textbook and cramming all those notes. Now I have a whole new perspective and learnt more effective ways of studying. - Mr Samuel Spelt, father of Grade 4 learner, Iviwe Spelt.

I learnt a lot at the Study Skills Workshop held by the Grade 4 teachers. I think all Grades should do this workshop. I now know how to help my son with his work. We have started implementing the learning techniques and my son is finding it a lot easier to learn. I would like to thank the teachers for taking such an interest in helping our children. It means a lot to us as parents. Keep up the great work! - Yolanda Hein, mother of Grade 4 learner, Richard Hein.

George Randell Primary learners celebrated Valentine’s Day dressing up in red and white. “Love gifts” and cards were made and exchanged amongst friends.

Grade 1 learners with their teacher, Ms Kirsty Pohlman and teacher aide, Ms Kelsey Venter

Family Maths Evening Maths Is Fun!

George Randell Primary Grade 4 learners and their parents enjoyed an evening of Family Maths. Mathematical problems and puzzles were solved with a hands on practical approach.

Ruben Butt estimates the number of sweets in a jar while his mother, Mrs Li looks on.

Clarendon Primary

Innovation driving holistic education

Part of the culture of Clarendon is to embrace and support the development of the whole child. In light of this, the three Clarendon Schools have each undertaken different programmes to address the special needs of all of its pupils.

Clarendon Preparatory School has introduced and adapted the Singapore Maths System, which has gained worldwide recognition as Singaporean students have consistently topped the list of more than 50 countries world-wide for performance in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).

TIMSS is designed to measure trends in students’ mathematics and science achievement in four-year cycles. The aim of the curriculum is to make the learning of maths engaging and relevant by meeting the needs of pupils of different abilities so that pupils develop into proficient problem solvers. The Preparatory School was also

the first in East London to introduce the use of iPads in the classroom format. The bank of iPads has grown significantly and they now have a total of 50 with 2 banks of 15 each available to the class teachers.

As of this year, the Preparatory Drama and English classes are held in the Library in order for children to enact the book, aiming to fan the flame of an inherent love of languages and role-play. The girls engage with the characters on a face-to-face level, breathing life into the activity and discipline of reading, making it a powerful activator of the child’s imagination. The aim is to stimulate and inflate creativity, encourage teamwork and develop communication skills.

They are one of the Pilot Schools for iziXhosa in Grade 1 this year.

The most recent addition to the programme at Clarendon Primary has been that of the GLITS (Girls Learning innovative Thinking Skills) programme.

According to the Principal, Pam King, “the aim of the Glits programme is to enrich and extend our academically gifted girls.

After a fairly strenuous selection process 17 girls were invited to

participate in the programme. It involves 2 Saturday morning workshops per term and each girl will be required to undertake a research project per term.”

Clarendon Primary now has a bank of 45 Ipads that are being used in the classroom.

The Primary School launched their ‘Live Right, Grow Bright’ campaign 5 years ago.

It consists of 4 facets: 1. ‘Eat right, Grow bright’ – focus on healthy eating – 09:00 snack-time, drinking water throughout the day, healthy tuckshop.

2. ‘Move right, Grow bright’ – using the apparatus outside during the school day to stimulate optimal brain function through movement.

3. ‘Read right, Grow bright’ – reading practice 4 times a week at the start of the school day to improve reading rate and memory.

4. ‘Act right, Grow bright’ – encourage healthy actions, comments and thoughts to promote healthy relationships.

In addition, the school offers an “Active Eyes” programme for pupils , originally developed by Dr Sherylle Calder, who is regarded as the leading specialist in the field of visual skills and performance. The improvement in a learner’s visual ability can have a positive influence on reading

fluency, comprehension and mathematics skills as well as on task completion, work habits, concentration and self-confidence.

Progress in sport performance is also evident.

Clarendon at every level demonstrates extraordinary attention to the wellness of the whole person.

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Cambridge Primary

FEBRUARY 2014 7

Prefect camp (Forest Way – Stutterheim) and induction

Swimming - Border Trials: Well done to the swimmers who will re-present Cambridge at the border champs on 5 March in the top 8 gala: U 10 M Abraddou - free 13,back 14, breast 12, fly 12 A Balfour - free 17, back 15, breast 14 N van Zyl - free 3, back 8, breast 5, fly 2, im 2 A Knox - free 19, back 16, breast 3, fly 17 U 11 J Barnard - free 8, back 8, breast 12, fly 7, im 5 L Appolis - breast 18 G Breitenbach - breast 20, fly 12, im 7 A Nonkenke - fly 11 B Klaasen - fly 18, im 5 J Ferreira - free 14 A Mbala - fly 20 U 12 L Lubengu back 18 J Els back 20 H Mototo back 15, breast 17, fly 10, im 5 C Holloway back 16, breast 13, fly 9 Jp Lieberum free 19, back 14, breast 14, fly 11 R Mather free 9, back 7, breast 1, fly 7, im 4 S Kewuti free 13, back 17, breast 3, fly 11, im 6 U 13 D Fourie free 6, back 2, breast 3, fly 4, im 2 L Johnstone free 14, back 11, breast 18, fly 14, im 10 Tj van Huyssteen free 11, back 8, breast 11, fly 7, im 3 S Dyantyi free 6, back 3, breast 10, fly 3, im 7 H Mxi free 10, back 9, breast 14, fly 8, im 8 K Power breast 16, fly 16, im 10 J Swaggle free 20, fly 13 Trials for 100m events take place 24 and 27 February 2014.

Biathle results:

2 February 2014 at Cambridge: U10 R Leendertz - 3rd R Botha - 7th N van Zyl - 3rd A Knox - 9th J Daniel - 11th K Josephs - 13th U12 U Ngxowa - 3rd R Mather - 1st S Kewuti - 3rd T Renga- 4th U14 D Fourie - 4th J Russel - 9th A Magajana - 10th V Poovan - 11th Tj van Huyssteen - 2nd S Dyantyi - 4th K Power - 5th

16 February 2014: U8 A Barnard - 3rd

Our head prefects:

U10 N van Zyl - 2nd A Knox - 6th A Rululu - 7th J Josephs - 8th K Josephs - 10th C Fortuin - 12th U12 U Ngxowa - 4th R Mather - 1st S Kewuti - 3rd T Renga - 5th U14 K Power - 5th

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Front:: Nicole Sanders (Deputy); Jemma Johnstone (Headgirl); Luc Johnstone (Headboy); Damian Fourie (Deputy).

Back: Owen Cronje (Headmaster); Sandy Flanagan (TIC Prefects); Barry West (Deputy Head).

Luc and Jemma (headboy and headgirl) are twins.

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8 FEBRUARY 2014

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