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Spring is in the air = happiness! Editorial team C ONTENT Hi there, people of East London! We hope you are seeing the first blossoms and jasmin appear – it is beautiful here in the Boland already and we are enjoying the slightly warmer days (and nights).
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With Spring in the air, we are also starting to think of getting into shape a bit after the wonderfully cozy winter months. Use our Healthy Eating Goals to help you get back on track with your health goals if you have maybe slipped a bit. For Women’s Month, we are delighted to tell you a bit more about beloved South African actress Anna-Mart van der Merwe, who has achieved iconic status as one of our country’s top actresses in a variety of genres. Her new blockbuster movie, Dis Koue Kos, Skat (with English subtitles) is hitting the movie theatres at the end of the month. We also introduce AWSUM team member Nicole Davids, who has a knack for getting things done perfectly at AWSUM speed! Enjoy fashion guru Pepe Sofianos’s on-trend page, showing that camo is indeed the new black. The winners of our Elvis Blue competition of last month are announced below – congratulations! Enjoy Nicole Davids the music. Administration All the best for the rest of the school term. Nicole has been Marika & your dedicated AWSUM team with AWSUM for two
ELVIS BLUE: OPTICS WINNERS Kari Hoogendijk from Stellenbosch Lihandie Swart from Potchefstroom Your CDs are on their way!
Mention the name Anna-Mart van der Merwe and people usually swoon slightly – the beloved and diverse (and beautiful) South African actress garners admiration for whatever she tackles – with movies from Die Storie van Klara Viljee to the brand-new Dis Koue Kos, Skat, she is a winner with her audiences. We caught up with Anna-Mart on her way to a repetition for her new play,The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek, in Cape Town, over lattes at the lovely Lust, halfway between Paarl en Franschhoek, where she lives these days. Q: Dis Koue Kos, Skat must have been quite an experience – do tell all!
A: Dis Koue Kos, Skat was a great experience – for a fifty-something to play the lead in a romantic comedy was quite a thing! Immersing myself in the character of Clara Brand, whose husband cheated on her with one of her best friends, was quite a challenge, as she is someone who lives life with extreme emotions. She was quite exhausting emotionally. It was also great working with a young director and a younger generation of actors, with totally different frames of reference. I learned a lot from them all.
Q: You became a soapie star when 7de Laan started. Movies, soapies, stage – which is your favourite?
A: Goodness, yes – my first TV movie was made before there was something such as a South African soapie! I think the stage will have to come first, if I had to choose. There is just something about the process and dynamics – also with the audience – that makes it magical acting medium. I would have liked to be part of a theatre company in Europe. I think it must be a fantastic experience to grow as stage actor in such a setup.
Q: Was drama a calling? A: It was, but only late in my school career. I first studied languages at Stellenbosch, where
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years, doing everything from making sales appointments and doing administration to schools coordination. This stalwart in our team answered ‘everything’ when asked what she enjoyed most!
FASHION
Camo is the new black Pg 4
HEALTH & WELLBEING
8 HEALTHY EATING GOALS
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AWSUM Celebrity Interview
Anna-Mart
van der Merwe
I took drama classes with Babs Laker on Friday afternoons, and then drama at UCT. After that, I joined the then Truk and started my stage acting career … and that was it.
Q: Tell us more about the play you are currently starring in. A: I am rehearsing for the incredibe play The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek, by Athol Fugard, which opens the end of the month in the historic Fugard Theatre in District 6 in Cape Town. The part was a dream, because Athol, at 84, is the director. This is an incredible privilege and experience. I acted in his play People Are Living There last year in the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, and when the opportunity came my way to work under his direction, it almost too good to be true!
Q: What do you to do relax?
A: Oh, I love to walk – there is nothing quite like the feeling of earth under my feet. As a born and bred Vredendaller, I am rather earthy in my lifestyle.
Q: Favourite music?
A: First in my head: Sade. Gregorian Chants. Jazz.
Q: Favourite book?
H I G H LI G H TS
A: The über classic Narciss and Goldmund, by Herman Hesse. Oh yes – The Bone People, by Keri Hulme, is also a fascinating book that touched me deeply.
by Jenny Morris
nutty!!
@jennymorrischef
Going
I have always been a fan of almonds – nutty toasted almonds tossed into salads or consumed by the handful as a snack, made into almond meal and used to bake cookies and cakes. Almonds have many wonderful nutritional benefits, as they are very nutrient rich. I had an almond tree in my garden and I couldn’t wait for it to go into flower. I adored the fragrant pink and white flowers that covered the tree. I love that they are delicately flavoured and versatile and available all year round. I recently discovered almond milk at the Good Food & Wine Show in Johannesburg and decided to do some experimenting with it. I use both the sweetened and unsweetened almond milk. You can use it in making quiches, blinis, flapjacks, bread-andbutter pudding, ricotta, hot cakes, French toast, white sauce, smoothies, ice-cream, rice pudding and Panacotta, and also for soaking oats and mixing into scrambled eggs, and a lot more – it is even really yummy in tea and coffee! It can also be a substitute for dairy milk for those who have a lactose intolerance. Almond milk is also suitable for people following a vegan diet. As almond milk contains no cholesterol, it is also recommended for people suffering from heart disease or high cholesterol, and the unsweetened variety has a low glycaemic index (GI) with no added sugar, making it a suitable option for health conscious consumers. Almond milk combines the superfood health benefits of almonds with a delicious taste. It is packed with calcium as well as vitamin D and E to support strong bones and healthy skin, making it easier to manage a healthy lifestyle. I’m happy to see that it is GMO free, with no additives, MSG or preservatives. People are definitely paying more attention to their health, and so we should.
Raspberry and almond smoothie Serves 2 • 2 ½ cups almond milk (sweetened or unsweetened) • 4 ice cubes • 1 tbls runny honey • ¾ cup fresh or frozen raspberries • 1 tbls ground almonds • Place all the ingredients into liquidiser and blitz till smooth. • Pour into tall glasses and enjoy. Tip: you can strain the smoothie before you serve it. © Jenny Morris 2016 AWSUM NEWS AUGUST 2016
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Make-up shake-up
MESSY MASCARA
Mad Max actress Rosie HuntingtonWhitely proves that even a basic khaki shirt can be hot property.
This major mascara nono is now a DO SO!
For years, we’ve been told that clumpy mascara is a big bad and we’ve been used to formulas that keep lashes looking full but natural. But now, we’re looking back to the ‘60s icons like Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton, and it’s hey hello to whacky way-out wild lashes. The spidery clumpy look is so on trend that Maybelline has launched Colossal Chaotic Lash, R134.95, which has a thicker specialty formula to ensure you get messy mascara and your lashes are way out of control. So it’s a case of the messier the better. Like you’ve partied until the sun came up! How do you nail this look? Coat your lashes with the mascara, wiggling the wand horizontally from roots to ends on your top lashes, and then swiping it vertically to cover your lower lashes. Don’t worry about blobs and bits, that’s what it’s all about!
1. DO accessorise. Amp up the army --- wear simple stacked metallic jewellery which adds some bling but is not overly girly-girly. Go for a smaller cross-body bag and opt for high heels or a pair of ballet flats instead of flat, chunky boots. 2. DON’T wear it head-to-toe. Camo is such a vibey and versatile print and looks great whether it’s pants or a top or whatever, but if you don’t want to look like Saving Private Ryan going AWOL, limit yourself to one camo piece at a time. 3. DO add color. Although these army fatigue shades work so well with black, white, and other naturals, go further and pair them with bright neon tones to give them more street cred. 4. DON’T mix it with animal print. Think about it --- they look very similar worn together so it’s way too busy. And you don’t want any hunting associations, either! 5. DO wear it with denim Camo is really edgy when worn with washed-out and distressed denim. Load on some checks and a bit of leather and you’ve got your M*A*S*H look all sorted.
Go for gold --give your camo an Olympic style shot of glamour with a trendy gold satin bomber jacket, R499, H & M. Khaki scarf, R 80, street markets.
Girl’s cropped shirt, R229, H & M.
Who knew camo could be this cute? Mega model Bella Hadid does her thing in a swing dress and high heel boots.
Khaki cropped anorak, R649, Cotton On.
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Khaki scarf, R349, Cotton On.
Net and camo dress, R229, H & M.
Pe pe Say s
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Yay! At last, there’s a new eyeliner that makes it easy for fumble fingers to draw a proper line without wobbling all over the place. Maybelline’s new marvel, Master Precise Curvy™ Liquid Eyeliner, R 139.99, with a curve-hugging tip lets you line your eyelids in a wink. Use the flat side for a thick line and then use the tip to trace a trendy curved wing and a fine line along the lower lid. Bingo! You’ve got it, babe.
What to wea r now
Dos and Don’ts of Wearing Camo Ever Mr Cool, Brooklyn Beckham is a big fan of fatigues and combat gear.
also Although camo is all military, it’s play mega laid-back. So it’s time to little around with make-up to look a hey, and ised rgan diso s, rebelliou gorgeously real, for a change.
FASHION
Camo is the ne w black
Tenshun ! Pepe Sofianos salutes the military look in camo and khaki.
Camo just gets better and now it goes über-cool with a jacket, checked shirt and preppy tie for a college look like no other. Hit it, bro.
Khaki jumper, R119.90, The Fix.
Boy’s camo joggers, R219, Pick n Pay Clothing.
Guy’s camo sweater, R349, H & M.
Guy’s sleeveless hoodie, R250, Cotton On.
Khaki high tops, R499, H & M.
* Merchandise from selected outlets. All prices correct at time of going to print. Stocks may be limited.
Health & Wellbeing 8 HEALTHY EATING GOALS Small changes can make a big difference to your health. Try incorporating at least six of the eight goals below into your diet. Commit to incorporating one new healthy eating goal each week over the next six weeks. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: Choose red, orange, and dark-green vegetables like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, along with other vegetables for your meals. Add fruit to meals as part of main or side dishes or as dessert. The more colourful you make your plate, the more likely you are to get the vitamins, minerals, and fibre your body needs to be healthy. Make half the grains you eat whole grains: An easy way to eat more whole grains is to switch from refined grain food to wholegrain food, for example by eating wholewheat bread instead of white bread. Read the ingredients list and choose products that list wholegrain ingredients first. Look for things like whole wheat, brown rice, bulgur, buckwheat, oatmeal, rolled oats, quinoa or wild rice. Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk: Both have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but fewer calories and less saturated fat. Choose a variety of lean protein foods: Meat, poultry, seafood, dry beans or peas, eggs, nuts and seeds are considered part of the protein foods group. Select leaner cuts of ground beef (where the label says 90% lean or higher), turkey breast, or chicken breast.
Compare sodium in foods: Use the nutrition facts label to choose lower sodium versions of foods like soup, bread and frozen meals. Select canned foods labeled “low sodium,” “reduced sodium,” or “no salt added.” Drink water instead of sugary drinks: Cut calories by drinking water or unsweetened beverages. Soda, energy drinks and sports drinks are a major source of added sugar and calories in diets. Try adding a slice of lemon, lime or watermelon or a splash of 100% juice to your glass of water if you want some flavor. Eat some seafood: Seafood includes fish (such as salmon, tuna and trout) and shellfish (such as crab, mussels and oysters). Seafood has protein, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids (heart-healthy fat). Adults should try to eat at least eight ounces a week of a variety of seafood. Children can eat smaller amounts of seafood, too. Cut back on solid fats: Eat fewer foods that contain solid fats. The major sources of such foods are cakes, cookies and other desserts (often made with butter, margarine or shortening), pizza, processed and fatty meats (e.g. sausages, hot dogs, bacon, ribs) and ice cream. http://www.fitness.gov/eat-healthy/how-to-eat-healthy/
Bestmed’s You’ve Got the Power Challenge!
Does your school have the power to take on the challenge? Launched last year with 63 schools across the country, ‘We’ve Got the Power Campaign’ has now expanded. This year, healthy living will be demonstrated not only by learners, but their families too. This campaign will run from 1 August up until 30 September 2016. Sasja la Grange, Marketing and Communications Manager at Bestmed says, “Following on the success of last year’s pilot campaign, we have once again identified 63 schools across the country that will be participating in this year’s campaign. The teams are expected to showcase the benefits of healthy living by creating unique, cool and fun music videos. The campaign is both educational and rewarding. We have awesome prizes up for winners, and these include cash prizes for runnersup and other spot prizes. The overall winning school will, over and above its cash prize, receive a MUSIC CONCERT featuring Richard Stirton, Gavin Edwards, Almur Marais and Jeremy Olivier from The Voice SA.” You’ve Got the Power campaign challenge underpins Bestmed’s focus on preventative healthcare, which is validated by its wellness pillars of Be Active, Be
Safe, Be Nutri-wise, Be Fin-fit and Be Happy. The campaign challenge inspires scholars and their families to incorporate these pillars into their daily lives, and demonstrate it in the music videos. “Who says you cannot be healthy and have fun? We received encouraging feedback from last year’s launch campaign where schools learnt quite a bit about healthy lifestyle activities and enjoyed the process. We are committed to continue educating children about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle in all possible ways we can,” adds la Grange. In last year’s challenge, the schools created a music video based on Jeremy Loop’s songs and this year the music videos will be based on an upbeat song composed by Bestmed. The children will be able to sing or lip-sync the song. The videos can include choreography and fun dance moves that are cool, energetic and happy. With the aim of encouraging children to not only practise healthy lifestyle activities at school but also at home, this year Bestmed is including families to take
part in the challenge. la Grange cites, “Students spend their time both at school and at home therefore we would like them to continue practising their healthy lifestyle activities in all aspects of their lives. We also want to encourage their families to do the same.” “We look forward to receiving awesome music videos, and good luck to everyone,” concludes la Grange. You’ve Got the Power Challenge To become part of the challenge, visit www.ygtp.co.za for more information. Students are required to create a music video based on Bestmed’s song and demonstrate how healthy living can make for a better life within the school and family context. Teachers and families can also participate in the video as the aim is for the whole school to have fun. Once the video is completed, it can be uploaded on the site before the competition closes on 30 September 2016. Bestmed will announce the winners on 24 October 2016.
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LAERSKOOL NAHOON Spelkampioen Ané du Plessis het die Grondslagfase Spelling Bee Spelkompetisie vir Graad 3 Afrikaans Huistaal in die Oos-Londenstreek gewen. Die kompetisie word deur die Oos-Kaap Departement van Onderwys gereël. Ané kom een van die dae te staan teen ander deelnemers in die Oos-Kaap.
(t) 043 735 3668 (e) office@nahoonskool.co.za
Drie leerders verwerf Nasionale Kleure Tessa en Rossouw Nel het die Oos-Kaap Biathle-span by die SA Kampioenskappe in BelaBela verteenwoordig. Tessa het 6de en Rossouw 8ste in hul onderskeie ouderdomsgroepe geëindig. Albei leerders word vir die Nasionale span van SA gekies. ‘n Pragtige prestasie. Martin Louw het aan die SA Nasionale Binnenshuise Boogskietkampioenskappe deelgeneem en skiet sy persoonlike beste van 298 uit 300 punte. Hy het ook sy Nasionale Kleure vir Boogskiet verwerf en sal oorweeg word om die Suid-Afrikaanse span tydens die Wêreldkampioenskappe in 2017 te verteenwoordig. Voorwaar ‘n besondere prestasie.
VOORPOS PRIMARY SCHOOL Burnside Touch Farm Voorpos Pre-Primary learners went on an exciting outing to Burnside Touch Farm, where they had the opportunity to interact with the many different animals and to feed them.
The weather played along for our annual Big Walk and teachers, learners and parents enjoyed the active morning. Thank you to all who contributed to the success of this day.
On Friday, 29 July our active parent group, the MOB (Members of Beaconhurst), hosted a family movie night for parents and learners of Beaconhurst. This was an extremely well-supported and successful event. Parents and learners were encouraged to bring their picnic blankets and cushions and watch a movie on the big screen in the school hall. They were able to purchase food combos, which included a boerewors roll, popcorn and a cold drink.
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Lienka Evans en Caitlin Higgs.
Grade 6 Our Grade 6 learners had a fabulous time at the leadership camp held at Lekkeroord.
(t) 043 748 2427 (e) admin@beaconhurstschool.co.za
MOB Movie Night
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Lienka Evans het tydens die Oos-Kaapproewe ‘n derde plek behaal. Sy is gekies vir die Buffalo City Gimnastiekspan, Vlak 1-3. Hulle neem op 19 en 20 Augustus deel aan die SuidSone Fees waar hulle teen die Wes-Kaap te staan kom. Caitlin Higgs het tydens die Oos-Kaap proewe (vlak 4) ‘n eerste plek behaal in haar ouderdomsgroep. Sy word gekies om die Oos-Kaap te verteenwoordig op 5 Oktober by die SA Nasionale Gimnastiekkampioenskappe in Kaapstad.
(t) 043 726 1246 (e) principal@voorposprim.co.za
Annual Big Walk
BEACONHURST SCHOOL
GimnastiekKampioene
Student teachers Beaconhurst has been host to a number of student teachers since the beginning of the term. They have been placed in different classes throughout the school and have been a great help both in the classroom and in extra mural activities. We wish them luck with their final crit lessons and we will be sad to see them go!
GONUBIE PRIMARY SCHOOL
(t) 043 740 4005 (e) gpsstaff@telkomsa.net
Under 13s in action
The Under 13 Rugby boys performing their war-cry before taking on the opposition at a recent Derby Day.
The Netball team that went on the Sunday’s River Tour are, from left to right: Anam Kondile, Tanaka Mapungayi, Sithembe Plata, Litha Mngoma, Kaelyn Wessels, Senathe Uwah and Sharnay De Beyer.
LAERSKOOL GRENS GRONDSLAGFASE Laerskool Grens vier 78 jaar Laerskool Grens het op 29 Julie 2016 hulle 78ste bestaansjaar gevier deur vir die leerders ‘n boeresportdag te reël. Leerders van Graad 0 tot Graad 7 het deelgeneem aan die prettige aktiwiteite soos toutrek, hindernisbaan, aartappelloop, sakresies, en nog meer. Ons het die dag afgesluit met Grondslagfase se juffrouens wat gewys het hoe mens die hindernisbaan bemeester terwyl die leerders hulle van die kant aangemoedig het.
HUDSON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL Border and BCM crosscountry championships Some of our young runners warming up for their race with Mrs Smith.
Grade 2 concert
Amy Pike in action during a recent Hockey match.
Amy Mcerlean lines up a shot at goal.
(t) 043 722 6855 (e) admin@grensvbs.co.za
Laerskool Grens Grondslagfase ondersteun Slipper Day Laerskool Grens Grondslagfase het op 5 Augustus 2016 Slipper Day ondersteun en leerders kon hulle patoffels skool toe aantrek. Selfs ons juffrouens kon die dag gemaklik in hulle pantoffels klasgee.
(t) 043 726 3205 (e) office@hphs.co.za
Grade R sports days Our Grade R learners ready for their sports day.
Eskom Science Expo We entered four teams into the Eskom Science Expo held at Buffalo City College.
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CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
GEORGE RANDELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
(t) 043 726 8150 (e) maincampus@cambridgeprimary.co.za
(t) 043 736 2295 (e) g-randellps@imaginet.co.za
Educational Tour
International Marimba Festival
Cambridge Primary travelled the Garden Route for 2016. 56 students and five staff members spent five days working their way from East London to Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Jeffrey’s Bay and back to Port Elizabeth, ending off at Addo Elephant Park and Addo Adrenalin. Everyone had a great time!
George Randell Primary School participated in the International Marimba Festival that took place in Johannesburg from 29 July to 1 August. The school took a team of sixteen Grade 6 and 7 learners. They competed in three song categories, and was awarded a Category Award for Battle of the Band event, which included teams from High Schools.
Georgies go on tour to Nelson Mandela Bay
SACCEE
The U9A, U11A and U13A rugby teams went on tour recently to play Muir College, Handhaaf and Blue Water Bay Primary School in Nelson Mandela Bay and Uitenhage. The emphasis was not only on rugby, but also included educational visits to Bay World in Port Elizabeth, enjoying a seal show and a spectacular snake interaction.
Stacé Lé Fick (Grade 7) and Carlyn Sauls (Grade 5) won the SACCEE Fun with Words competition
Grade 5 learner Okuhle Mnconywa faces his fears!
U11 rugby festival George Randell Primary School hosted an U11 rugby festival recently, which included Makhungo Mvalo, St. Lukes and Zonkeshe from Newlands Township, George Randell and Selborne. The festival was part of the Small Projects Foundation, a project funded by a Danish company with the aim of making a difference in the lives of young South Africans. The festival was a great success, with not only good rugby being played, but also with the emphasis of social interaction and fun!
entertainment
Junior novelist Zenande Mpepo (Grade 7) took part in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in 2015 and finished a 7000-word book in one month. She worked extremely hard this year and finished editing her novel in time to have it submitted for binding and publishing. She has generously donated one of her copies to our school library, where it will be available to the students of the school.
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 726 3202 (e) office@cambridgehs.co.za
Classic Clash Derby On Saturday 20 August 2016, Cambridge High School and Hudson Park High School faced-off in their annual end-of-season Classic Clash Derby. BAD MOMS
THE IDOL
DIS KOUE KOS, SKAT
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19 August 2016
STAR TREK BEYOND
FREE STATE OF JONES
26 August 2016
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iTunes Charts
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Closer (feat. Halsey) Artist: The Chainsmokers
#5
Crash Artist: Usher
#2
Still Falling for You Artist: Ellie Goulding
#6
Let Me Love You Artist: DJ Snake
#3
Heathens Artist: Twenty one pilots
#7
Dancing on My Own Artist: Calum Scott
#4
Cold Water (feat. Justin Bieber & MØ) Artist: Major Lazer
#8
This Girl Artist: Kungs & Cookin’ On 3 Burners
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Aphiwe Damane leads the Cambridge First IV in a war cry prior to the match. Cambridge High School dancers providing entertainment before the kick-off of the Classic Clash between Cambridge High School and Hudson Park High School.
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Collegiate Derby day
Clarendon Preparatory was thrilled to receive a naartjie tree from The Waste Takers after we won the EL division of the Trudon telephone directory recycling drive. Tree planting was assisted by Megan Dove who brought in the most telephone directories for our school!
Clarendon Preparatory girls managed to smile through the rainy weather in Port Elizabeth for their annual derby day. The u/9A and B netball teams both won their games. The u/9A hockey girls lost their game 1-4 and the B team drew 1-1.
Grandparents Day Our Grade 1 girls invited their grandparents to a celebration assembly that extended to the classrooms where they got to show off their schoolwork. The morning filled with songs, hugs and smiles was enjoyed by both young and old!
CLARENDON PRIMARY SCHOOL
(t) 043 722 5128 (e) cprimsec@iafrica.com.co.za
South African representatives We are exceptionally proud to have our very own player in a South African tennis team. Jessica Marx is in New Orleans, USA, to play in two tournaments - SA vs USA. The team will also be watching some of the best players in the world at the US Open.
Lithitha Qangule represented South Africa in Sri Lanka for chess in the Commonwealth Games. Participants were from U12 to Grandmasters. This qualifies her to get a Fide rating, as she has participated in chess internationally.
CLARENDON HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 722 4887 (e) secretary@chsg.co.za Karate Owam Nelson in Grade 9 was selected for the South African National Team for the World Shotokan Karate Championships that were held in Cape Town. She won a silver and gold medal at the Championships. She has obtained her Brown belt and will be competing in Kata and Kumite.
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Netball Solethu Nelani, 14, was chosen for the U14 Eastern Cape Netball team. The team travelled to Vanderbijlpark in July to participate in the National Rhino Games. Solethu and her team placed 3rd at the tournament.
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National Grahamstown Music Competition 2016 Klara Eybers (violin), Mbali Mahlangeni (recorder) and Zintle Mlomo (saxophone) were among the 26 high school students accepted for the senior section of this competition, which took place in Grahamstown recently. Klara gave excellent performances in the first two rounds, while Mbali and Zintle were two of only six high school musicians selected for the semifinal round (third round). This is an outstanding achievement.
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Founders Weekend
Cultural Week
Hudson Park’s reunion weekend was marked by a classy and impactful book launch of our schools’ history, Fearless as the Eagle, by Trevor Webster and Rob Prentis. The highly symbolic Founders’ Day assembly, which incorporates the High and Primary Schools in the magnificent Centenary Hall, was moving and impressive. This was followed by an assembly which honoured the 10, 20, 30 and 40-year groups, when their respective representatives entertained the school with their reminiscences, anecdotes and messages for life. The weekend was rounded off with an entertaining and keenly contested rugby match between Old Dalians and Old Hudsonians, followed by derby fixtures against Kingsridge High School and Dale College on Friday and Saturday. Much revelry and renewing of school day friendships took place over the weekend, which was roundly declared a very great success.
Cultural Week 2016 started off with the Bhongolethu Choir paying Hudson a visit. The oratory completion for both junior and senior pupils showcased the massive talent that enriches our debating society. One of the highlights was the band conducted by Mr Wesley Wong and the brilliance of the jazz band kept many a foot tapping. The quality of music delivered by the individual instrumentalist showed us that the music department is growing in leaps and bounds. A live chess match was enjoyed, which Mr Hewett unfortunately lost very early on in the game. The last item on the agenda was drum shredding and break time just was not long enough to listen to Mr Brett Clur and his students beating the rhythm out on the their drum sets.
LILYFONTEIN SCHOOL Drum Majorettes These Lilyfontein drum majorettes were awarded Primary School Regional Colours for the Eastern Cape for outstanding achievement in the sport of drum majorettes.
FRONT: Bulelwa Kubheka, Kwakhanya Simelane, Owam Ngqeleni. BACK: Letang Ndlovu, Kwakhanya Jango, Naledi Chinamasa, Hlengiwe Ngcobo.
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Lilyfontein joins SleepOUT Lilyfontein School was the only school in the East London area to take up the national call to schools to support the #southafricamustrise and #CEOSleepOUT campaigns run by Sun International. We had 75 learners take part. They each donated items for Nqwezana School at Crossways on the East Coast Road. They then spent the night outdoors at Lilyfontein School with just cardboard and blankets for warmth to gain appreciation for the plight of the homeless. SPAR at Crossways donated food for a soup kitchen, which was all the food they were allowed. Thank you to all involved. It was a damp, windy, freezing and fantastic night!
A learner gets inventive with a cardboard box to create a windbreaker.
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Zach Swart gratefully receives a roll and soup from the Crossways SPAR Soup Kitchen.
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Stirling High Past Pupil wins Olympic Bronze in Rio with the Blitzbokke! Standing 193cm and 105kg in his boots, 26-year-old Tim Agaba who was called up to the Blitzbokke in February this year travelled to Rio as part of Team South Africa. The Blitzbokke made history when they claimed the bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games, outplaying Japan 54–14 in the Bronze-medal final, scoring eight great tries in the process. Tim made his way up the rugby ranks via Border’s U18 Craven Week’s side (2007). His route thereafter followed the Sharks’ ABSA Under 21 tournament (2010) and NMMU in the FNB Varsity Cup Competition (20122014). He also played in the EP Kings side in the Vodacom Cup and ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division (2015). Tim Agaba has been a regular for the SA Sevens Academy team under the tutelage of manager Marius Schoeman and coach Paul Delport.
ATKV-Applous Finals The Stirling High School Chamber Choir travelled to Stellenbosch to compete in the ATKV-Applous Finals and the results they achieved are as follows: 84% Gold winners for Best non-Afrikaans Mixed Choir in SA! The also placed second overall in non-Afrikaans High School Choir and also won the prize for the best rendition of the prescribed mixed choir piece.
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SELBORNE COLLEGE
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Selborne College vs Grey HS at Selborne College (12 & 13 August) Selborne College 1st Rugby XV beat Grey HS 1st XV (27-21) Selborne College 2nd Rugby XV beat Grey HS 2nd XV (20-7) Selborne College 3rd Rugby XV lost Grey HS 3rd XV (0-25) Selborne College 4th Rugby XV lost Grey HS 4th XV (5-10) Selborne College 5th Rugby XV beat Grey HS 5th XV (17-0) Selborne College 6th Rugby XV lost Grey HS 6th XV (13-26) Selborne College U16 A Rugby XV beat Grey HS U16 A XV (20-15) Selborne College U16 B Rugby XV beat Grey HS U16 B XV (10-5) Selborne College U16 C Rugby XV beat Grey HS U16 C XV (21-19) Selborne College U16 D Rugby XV lost Grey HS U16 D XV (0-15) Selborne College U15 A Rugby XV beat Grey HS U15 A XV (43-17) Selborne College U15 B Rugby XV lost Grey HS U15 B XV (0-3) Selborne College U15 C Rugby XV beat Grey HS U15 C XV (19-12) Selborne College U15 D Rugby XV beat Grey HS U15 D XV (17-12) Selborne College U14 A Rugby XV beat Grey HS U14 A XV (17-10) Selborne College U14 B Rugby XV lost Grey HS U14 B XV (5-19) Selborne College U14 C Rugby XV lost Grey HS U14 C XV (0-21) Selborne College U14 D Rugby XV beat Grey HS U14 D XV (17-12) Played: 18, Won: 11, Lost: 7
PORT REX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Port Rex Technical High School Founders’ Day 2016 Port Rex Technical High School recently held their annual Founders’ Day celebrations. This event is an important part of the school calendar, as it is the occasion upon which the lives and works of the school’s founders, staff, Port Rexians and ex-Port Rexians are celebrated. The ceremony held on the rugby field was attended by many ex-Port Rexians and our guests of honour, included headboy of 2006 and keynote speaker Stuart Chamberlain, Beuron Bosman, Mrs Meintjies and the Old Port Rexians Association. The ceremony was followed by various netball, hockey and rugby matches against Stirling High School.
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Cross Country Ukho Charles participated in the Border Cross Country Championships at Beacon Bay Country Club on Saturday 13 August 2016. Ukho was placed 5th in the U/19 Category and has been selected to participate in the Eastern Cape Cross Country Championships to be held later in the year in Aliwal North. Well done, Ukho!
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