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FROM OUR SIDE

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

As I flip over my desk calendar to February, I can’t help but feel giddy at the promise of love and romance soon to fill the air. All of a sudden, I’m humming “All you need is love”.

For this month of love, AWSUM will be jumping on the romantic bandwagon.

Get ready for us to spoil you with a delicious dessert recipe from AWSUM foodie Jenny Morris, some AWSUM love puzzles and word games, as well as a few fashion tips that show just how much we love denim. Remember to look out for the SpongeBob Squarepants 2 giveaway.

We’d also like to congratulate our first School of the Month, Port Rex Technical

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Win movie merchandise hampers Delicious dessert All about love: Puzzles, games and more Fashion: For the love of denim 10 New smart phones worth getting excited about Community noticeboard Classifieds

SCHOOL NEWS 2-3 SCHOOL OF THE MONTH: Port Rex Technical 4 Nahoon Primary School 5 Voorpos Primary School 6 Grens Voorbereidingskool 7 Lilyfontein School 7 George Randell Primary School 8 Gonubie Primary School 8 Clarendon Preparatory & Primary 9 Hudson Park Primary School 9 Clarendon High School 10 Beaconhurst High School 10 Stirling High School 11 Cambridge High School 11 Selborne College

High School. Congratulations, guys! We hope you’ll enjoy your special space at the front.

To the rest, remember that your school could be next. Simply submit your news on time and encourage your school to promote AWSUM News via the school communicator, newsletters, website and Facebook. Tell us about your school events and how we could assist. Who knows, your school might be the next School of the Month, boasting a full page’s worth of bragging rights.

If kisses were stars, I’d give you the sky.

If touches were tears, I would cry.

If love was water, I’d give you the sea.

And be with you for all eternity.

Till next time; lots of love Tenille and the AWSUM team.

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courtesy of Universal Pictures International.

To enter simply like us on Facebook, and inbox us your name, age, contact details and postal address. Entries close Friday 27 February 2015.

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PORT REX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 726 5324 (e) admin@portrex.co.za

GRADE 8 ORIENTATION WEEKEND

Port Rex held their annual Grade 8 Orientation camp from 23-24 January 2015. Armed with black bags and carrying their weekend kit, they began with the traditional beach cleanup which covered a 15 kilometer stretch of the Wild Coast from the Glen Eden River mouth to the Cefani River mouth - a pleasant walk and valuable exercise for students and community alike.

After arriving at their destination the prefects took charge as the

exhausted newcomers were taught the traditions and values of their new school through a number of activities which involved games and boisterous singing of their new school song in the dunes. After a long days activities, appetites were attended to by Mrs Beckman (a teacher) and her crew.

Mr Smith, this year’s Grade 8 head, likened the new learners to a box of gems - some may be diamonds and rubies while others are still a little rough, but they

are all valuable once they have earned their place in the jewelry box.

After the Grade 8s were safely returned to their homes, the weekend continued and the rest of the Port Rex staff arrived for a staff development program which saw new staff members welcomed to the Port Rex family.

Goals were set for the upcoming year and the staff hope to tackle the forthcoming challenges with a high degree of professionalism.

BADENHORST TWINS SHINE AT EASTERN CAPE KARATE TRIALS The Eastern Cape Karate Trials in which two of our learners participated were held in Uitenhage on Saturday 31 January 2015.

Twins Harold and Ashley Badenhorst participated in the Junior Male Kumite Division and managed to come first and second in their division and qualified for the Eastern Cape Karate Team. The Team will be going to Johannesburg in March 2015 to participate in the South African Trials.

STAFF PRO GRO

From Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th January 2015, the staff of Port Rex Technical High School attended a Professional Growth weekend at Cefani Mouth Resort. The theme for the weekend was “Professionalism.”

We discussed this theme with regards to our academics, sport, cultural activities and professionalism in general.

After settling into our bungalows, on Saturday afternoon we enjoyed an entertaining “Amazing

Race” which saw us scrambling all over the beach in order to complete the tasks. The teams built sandcastles with the aim of rolling a marble as far as possible, dug for treasure in the sand, tried to find all of the objects on a list, and bounced various balls into a bucket. All team members had to work together in order to complete these tasks.

A braai was held on Saturday evening which allowed us to relax after the exercise

of the afternoon, and spend time socialising with our colleagues. On Sunday morning, each bungalow was in charge of cooking one type of food, which we then enjoyed during a “travelling breakfast.” After our delicious meal, we enjoyed a 4km beach walk from Cefani to Cintsa.

As a staff, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and gained new and valuable knowledge which can be put to use.

Leaving only footprints.

The Sandbowl and the School song.

Staff admiring the view at Cefani.

Staff enjoying the day at the beach.

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FOOD

THE PERFECT PARTY Chocolate and cherry cream meringue gâteau

Compiled by Jenny Morris Follow Jenny @jennymorrischef

Serves 6-8

The inspiration for making chocolate Pavlova (which is, in essence, what this gâteau is), came from dear friend and wonderful cook Stephanie Pattinson, whom I regard as a second mom. It’s a really special dessert: meringue stacked high with layers of cream and melted chocolate, and sprinkled with cherries.

True decadence, and definitely worth the effort.

Use a metal spoon to fold in the vanilla, vinegar, corn flour and cocoa powder lightly but thoroughly.

Spoon the meringue mixture on to the prepared baking sheet. Make four circles, each with a 20cm diameter, with fairly thick bases and raised edges.

Bake for one hour then turn off the heat.

Leave the meringue in the oven until completely cold (preferably overnight).

For the chocolate meringue • 8 egg whites • pinch of salt • 450g castor sugar • 10ml vanilla extract • 20ml white vinegar • 40ml corn flour, sifted • 30ml cocoa powder, sifted

To make the filling Place the chocolate and 200ml cream in a double-boiler and stir over low heat until the chocolate is just melted. Leave to cool completely.

Stir the vanilla into the 300ml whipped cream.

Place a meringue disc on a serving platter, spread with a quarter of the chocolate mixture followed by a quarter of the whipped cream. Top with another meringue disc and repeat three more times. Garnish the final layer of chocolate and cream with fresh fruit and the optional grated chocolate.

For the layers • 180g good quality dark chocolate • 200ml cream (to melt with chocolate)* • 10ml vanilla extract or seed scrapings of 1 vanilla pod • 300ml cream, whipped until just stiff* • fresh cherries or strawberries for garnishing • grated chocolate for garnishing (optional) *this recipe uses 500ml cream in total To make the meringue Preheat the oven to 140˚C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.

Whisk the egg whites and salt until just stiff. Gradually mix in the castor sugar, one spoon at a time. Whisk the mixture until glossy and thick.

Coffee and hazelnut alternative Omit the cocoa powder from the meringue recipe and add 20ml instant espresso coffee powder to the mixture instead. Once the meringue discs are baked, layer them with whipped cream and caramel-dipped hazelnuts.

JENNY LOVES

Note: For one large Pavlova, halve the ingredients for the chocolate meringue. Top with the melted chocolate and cream (optional).

© Janet Kohler Perfect Parties 2014.

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PORT REX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 726 5324 (e) admin@portrex.co.za

PORT REX FIRST TEAM WATERPOLO TOURNAMENT

SPOTLIGHT ON LUXOLO JITA

Attending Port Rex Technical High School, many would not have expected me to go into fashion designing, but I honestly think it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Port Rex has taught me a lot about the industry and how to work with people in more ways than one. From the first skirt I had done to the recent Cement piece collection which consisted of three outfits, I have certainly grown. In 2014 I made my debut collection which was showcased at the prestigious Vukani Fashion Awards in Johannesburg at the beautiful Shine

Ilze Saunders the current Miss Earth South Africa 2014.

studio where over 200 people attended, including South African A-listers.

I trust that 2015 will be a fruitful year for me, getting my designs showcased in East London and South Africa as a whole, after having won the merit awards at the PPC Imaginarium Awards which was held at University of Johannesburg on the 22 January 2015. I am looking forward to attending the biggest design expo in Africa, The Design Indaba in Cape Town at the Cape Town International Convention Centre which runs from 27 February - 1 March 2015.

Port Rex hosted their annual First Team Waterpolo tournament on 23-24 January 2015 at the Port Rex Technical High School Swimming Pool. The Tournament was made up of 12 schools in the Eastern Cape including Grey College from

Bloemfontein. The tournament was run well and everything ran smoothly.

The tournament ended with Grey Port Elizabeth winning a tightly contested game against St Andrews. Port Rex was placed 8th in the tournament.

This weekend will be one of my biggest learning and connecting curves in the industry thus far. I am really excited and would like to thank my Port Rex family for the amazing support they have given me.

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ALL ABOUT LOVE

TOP 5 MOST ROMANTIC ONSCREEN KISSES 1. THE NOTEBOOK 2. TWILIGHT 3. DIRTY DANCING 4. GHOST 5. SPIDERMAN 2

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1 3 FEELING ROMANTIC? SEE IF YOU CAN FIND ALL THE WORDS HIDDEN IN OUR LOVE PUZZLE.

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love roses

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CAN YOU SOLVE THESE CLUES? DOWN 1. Roses are red, violets are _ _ _ _ 2. Love make the world go _ _ _ _ _ 3. _ _ _ _ it with a kiss

YOU SAID WHAT!?

You know the scene: You’re out with your gal pals and over strides Mr. Sleaze Ball and one of his infamous pickup lines. Seriously?

Good pickup lines are hard to come by, and you have to give the guy credit for making the first move, but here are four lines that should be avoided.

• “I don’t know if you know this, but you look a lot like my next girlfriend.”

• “You smell like trash. May I take you out?”

• “I don’t have a girlfriend, but I do know a woman who’d be mad at me for saying that.”

• Did you fart? Because you just blew me away!”

ACROSS 1. All you need is _ _ _ _ 2. Struck by _ _ _ _ _’s arrow

smooch valentine

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gift mine

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NAHOON PRIMARY (t) 043 735 3668 (e) office@nahoonskool.co.za

WELKOM AAN AL DIE GRAAD 1S

Baie welkom aan al die gr. 1-leerders wat by ons aangesluit het. Ons hoop julle is baie gelukkig by Laerskool Nahoon.

NAHOON KLEURE ATLETIEK EN SWEMGALA GRAAD 1S

LEERLINGRAADKAMP

Die prefekte het ‘n geslaagde leierskamp

by Santa Paloma bygewoon en geleer om as ware leiers op te tree.

Tydens die interskole het die rooispan die swemgala gewen en op die atletiekbaan het die blouspan koning gekraai en die kleurebyeenkoms vir die soveelste jaar gewen.

Graad 1 G – Juf. Gerber

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FASHION Denim on denim This trend is hugely fashionable this summer, so play around with different tones and textures. For a chic look, go for white jeans and a chambray shirt. If you want to make a statement, go for darker bottoms and a lighter denim top.

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Denim play suits or dungarees Dungarees are a great alternative to the usual shorts. You can wear them with flats and a statement necklace for a more modern look.

DENIM DRESS-UP

Denim play suit R280 Truworths GET THE LOOK

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Whether you’re curvy or skinny, now is the time to wear denim. It remains one of those classic pieces meant to be owned by everyone, so be daring and have some fun with your denim!

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Denim waistcoat Wearing a waistcoat is an easy way to jazz up an outfit. Wear your waistcoat with a flowing dress for a bohemian feel, or pair it with shorts and a basic top.

Denim shirt This is an essential wardrobe item. Because it’s so versatile, you can wear it with almost anything in your wardrobe.

Denim skirt High-rise shorts The skirt has had R380 a revival and is Truworths back in fashion this season. Look out for something with a slit up the leg or buttons in front. Wear your skirt with a plain tee tucked into it, and GET THE add a belt for a more LOOK feminine look.

Bodycon skirt R240 Truworths

Ripped jeans This look has been with us for a while. Look out for a more subtle ripped effect and wear these jeans with a printed tee or feminine top for a chic look.

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VOORPOS PRIMARY (t) 043 726 1246 (e) principal@voorposprim.co.za

WELCOME MR. GERHARD

Voorpos welcomes Mr Gerhard van Scheltema who will be teaching Creative Arts.

INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS DAY

Grade 3 pupil, Charmien Smith, shows great concentration during the potato and spoon fun race.

On your marks…get set… GO!

ATHLETICS

Sakhe Pindani in action at the East London Athletics Championships held at Jan Smuts Stadium. Congratulations to Sakhe, Libo Zinalo and Elam Nonxuba who have all made it through to the next round in their respective events.

And the winning team is …Yellow Team!

Seeing double – Grade 4 twins, Layola and Liza Dayimani, supported Yellow Team.

Our enthusiastic parents participated in an exciting relay race against the teachers.

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TECH

10 NEW PHONES YOU SHOULD BE MOST EXCITED ABOUT IN 2015 We’re big fans of 2014’s Samsung Galaxy S5, the LG G3, the Sony Xperia Z3 and the iPhone 6, but we’re even more impressed by what’s to come this year.

Here we reveal the 10 smartphones to be most excited about in 2015.

1. SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 If you’re a Samsung fan but would like a phone rather than a phablet, the S6 will be just what you’re looking for. We should see this phone unveiled at a Samsung Unpacked event on 1 March 2015.

2. SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 MINI The Samsung Galaxy S6 mini is likely to arrive a few months after the standard Samsung Galaxy S6 – perhaps late June or early August – and will be a more compact version of its big brother, with a slightly slimmed-down spec.

and dual-sim variants.

4. HTC ONE M9 We are massive fans of the HTC One M8, which means we just can’t wait for a better version of this phone. The HTC One M9 is expected to follow the HTC Desire Eye with a superselfie 13MP front camera and 20MP rear camera.

5. HTC ONE M9 PLUS / PRIME / ULTRA We’ll most likely have to wait until September to get our hands on this version. If the rumours are true, the HTC One M9 Ultra / Plus will pack a 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and 3GB RAM. It will also feature a fingerprint scanner.

6. SONY XPERIA Z4 Sony updates its flagship handsets every six months, so with the Sony Xperia Z3 having been released in September 2014, we can expect the Xperia Z4 in March at IFA (2 to 5 March 2015). There is speculation that the Sony Xperia Z4 will tie in with the new James Bond movie, with actor Daniel Craig and director Sam Mendes expected to be involved in the design.

3. SAMSUNG GALAXY A7 Samsung has confirmed its Galaxy A7, a gorgeous phablet with a 6.3mm unibody metal chassis, a 5.5in Super AMOLED screen and 64-bit-octa-core processor.

The A7 is not yet for sale, but will come in both single

7. LG G4 We stand by our statement that the LG G3 was the very best phone you

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could buy in 2014. Things can only get better with the G4.

8. MICROSOFT LUMIA 940 Part of the reason we’re so excited about the upcoming Microsoft Lumia 940 is that it will be one of the first handsets to run Windows Phone 10 – or just Windows 10, as rumour has it that Microsoft intends to tackle the Windows Phone apps problem by running one OS across

phones, tablets, PCs and laptops.

9. IPHONE 7 / IPHONE 6S The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were released in September, and in the months leading up to that, the rumour mill went mental. Be prepared for more of the same with the iPhone 7, which will launch in September 2015 running iOS 9. As always, we’re expecting a faster processor and some upgraded specs, but little change to the design. Note that the phone will probably be called the iPhone 6s rather than the iPhone 7, but we’re sticking with the latter name for now.

10. SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 5 Despite the fact that everyone keeps harping on about Samsung’s Galaxy S lineup, it’s the Note series that really impresses. Like the new iPhone, the Note 5 won’t be released until September 2015, but it’ll be well worth the wait.

WATCH THIS SPACE

Join us next month for more in-depth info about our phone-of-the-month and the latest trending apps for your smart device.

GRENS VOORBEREIDING (t) 043 722 6855 (e) admin@grensvbs.co.za

ATELETIEKBYEENSKOMS FEBRUARIE 2015

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LILYFONTEIN SCHOOL (t) 043 737 4258 (e) reception@lilyfontein.co.za

TFM TOMATO TROT 2015 - SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2015

The 20th TFM Tomato Trot drew over 590 15km runners/walkers add in the 400 plus cyclists and the 1400 5km fun runners/ walkers and you have a huge crowd of people having a great day out in the coutryside. It was a perfect day for running, not too hot or too windy and feedback from all involved was once again enthusiastic.

The first male runner, Mziyanda Hlazo completed the 15kms in 00:52:16 with the fastest lady, Stephanie Smith at 01:00:11

just under eight minutes behind.

The growth of the 15km Run/walk event from 36 runners 20 years ago has been phenomenal.

The new 55km mountain bike race drew 65 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. The winner Jason

Reed completed the course in 02:29:11, six minutes ahead of the next finisher.

The introduction of an 8km cycle attracted 86 riders of all ages and abilities.

The TFM Tomato Trot is 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.

TFM TOMATO TROT 15KM RESULTS 2015

Winner of 15km TFM Tomato Trot run Mziyanda Hlazo.

Winner of 55km cycle at TFM Tomato Trot Jason Reed.

Lilyfontein Learners help out a 5km walker with his push chair.

Middle of the pack start the TFM Tomato Trot 15km run.

MEN OPEN 1st : Mziyanda Hlazo : Hlazo 2nd : Makhaya Masumpa :

Born 2 Run 3rd : Zukile Mbinyashe :

Individual MEN JUNIOR 1st : Terence Karshagen :

Independent MEN 35-39 1st : Nkosinathi Hadebe :

Oxford Striders 2nd : Mcebesi Yose : All Stars MEN 40-49 1st : Makhaya Masumpa :

Born 2 Run 2nd : Grant Gasson :

Born 2 Run MEN 50-59 1st : Themba Bhelwana :

Oxford Striders 2nd : Marcel Venter –

Vodacom Striders MEN 60+ 1st : Nicky Smit :

Old Selbornians 2nd : Cyril Bekker : Gonubie MEN WALKES 1st : Byron Carels :

Run/Walk for Life 2nd : Leon Cassels :

Run Walk for Life LADIES OPEN 1st : Stephanie Smith :

Born 2 Run 2nd : Tlhotsane Sempe :

Born 2 Run 3rd : Xolisa Bici : Nedbank LADIES 35-39 1st : Xolisa Bici : Nedbank 2nd : Sandy Hunter :

Old Selbornians LADIES 40-49 1st : Weziwe Gcavana :

Individual 2nd : Zelda Smit :

Old Selbornians LADIES 50-59 1st : Sharon Eldrige :

Old Selbornians 2nd : Suzette Krause :

Oxford Striders LADIES 60+ 1st : License number 576 :

Born 2 Run 2nd : Helene Nel : EL Pacers LADIES - WALKES 1st : Annetjie Rogers :

EL Pacers 2nd : Louise Lottering :

EL Pacers

CYCLE RESULTS 2015

55km Cycle MALE 1st : Jason Reed 2nd : Jonathan Rosenstrauch 3rd : Jason Peach FEMALE 1st : Shannon Kirchoff 2nd : Janet Sabbagh 35km Cycle MALE 1st : Bradley Kockott 2nd : Andrew Caples 3rd : Derrol Bottcher FEMALE 1st : Robyn Emslie 2nd : Anine Koch 3rd : Natasha Linklater 15km Cycle MALE 1st : Craig McGregor 2nd : Zachary Swart 3rd : Glen de Villiers

FEMALE 1st : Liesl Prentis 2nd : Peter & Hannah van Kets 3rd : Debbie Tuckett 8km Cycle MALE 1st : Tate Nicholson 2nd : Reece Duitsmann 3rd : Dylan Viviers FEMALE 1st : Carren van der Merwe 2nd : Amanda James 3rd : Yvette Basson

GEORGE RANDELL PRIMARY (t) 043 736 2295 (e) g-randellps@imaginet.co.za

IRONMAN WATER STATION On Sunday the 25th January, George Randell Primary School was a part of the Buffalo City 70.3 Half Ironman where the school manned a water point for the cycle leg of the triathlon at the 70 km mark of the cycle. The school selected the entire u13A rugby squad and some prefects to work on the day. It was a very early start to a Sunday as the children had to be at the water point to set up at 6am. The children worked tirelessly in setting up the point where they served cold water and glutamine or “GU” to the athletes.

It was a long wait until the first cyclist came through but by 11h00 the station was buzzing and the “Georgies” had to work like Trojans in ensuring all athletes had liquid refreshment. It was a long, hard day’s work but well worth it as the school received some remuneration for the children’s services. A portion of this money will be used to finance the boy’s u13A Rugby tour to Glenwood in Durban in March and another portion will be given to the Prefect Body of GRPS.

2015 PREFECTS

The 2015 George Randell prefects read their pledge of allegiance and service to the School of learners, teachers and parents at the Prefect Induction.

PARENT TEACHER MEETING OF 2015

George Randell Primary parents demonstrated their interest in and support for their children as they filled the school hall to overflowing at the first Parent Teacher meeting of 2015! After

PREFECT INDUCTION

Special guests at the George Randell Primary Prefect Induction, Eric Moss - Headboy of George Randell High School, Mrs Rowena Bosman, who was honoured for her devoted service to the School as parent and SGB member, and Kerenza Moodley, Deputy Headgirl of George Randell High School. All three had been pupils of George Randell Primary School!

the initial joint meeting, they were given the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher for a more intimate and detailed meeting of the expectations for the school year.

2015 DEPUTY HEADS

George Randell Primary 2015 Deputy Headboy: Tristan Botha, Headboy: Tiaan Botes, Headgirl: Zukhanye Tempi and Deputy Headgirl: Kelly Ridge.

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GONUBIE PRIMARY (t) 043 740 4005 (e) gpsstaff@telkomsa.net

A BIG NEW WORLD FOR LITTLE GONUBEES!

CRICKET

Cricket season is well under way at GPS and boys from the U13 group have been hard at work since early January, with their coaches putting them through their paces!

Proudly wearing their new uniforms on the first day of school are (from left to right) Tyler Smallman, Emma Hempel and Amber-Rose Wood

The first swim in the Big School pool!

PREFECTS FOR 2015 GO CAMPING

As part of the GPS leadership programme, our prefects for 2015 attended a leadership development camp at Areena Resort during the last weekend of January where Mr Neil Le Roux imparted invaluable skills that they will need in the year ahead.

CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Robyn Becker, who gained her Eastern Cape Provincial Colours for chess, represented BCM at the SA Junior Chess Championships in Kimberly early in January where she did our school proud.

CLARENDON PREPARATORY & PRIMARY (t) 043 722 4601 (e) office@clarendonprep.co.za & (t) 043 722 5128 (e) cprimsec@iafrica.com

A GREAT START TO THE 2015

PRE-SEASON HOCKEY TRAINING

Clarendon Primary School got their pre-season hockey training off to a good start with a weekend camp run by some of South Africa’s top young coaches.

SQUASH

A great start to the 2015 academic year where the girls Learn, Laugh and Love.

A special welcome to Grade 1 girls in their beautiful new Learning to think out of the box. tartan uniforms.

Siyoli Waters (Lusaseni), a Clarendon Old Girl and currently ranked no 20 in the world, held a coaching clinic with Clarendon and Selborne pupils.

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HUDSON PARK PRIMARY (t) 043 726 3220 (e) office@hpps.co.za

INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS DAY

On Tuesday, 27 January, Hudson Park Primary held its annual Interhouse Athletics Day at the Jan Smuts stadium. Hudsonians took part in a number of track, field and fun competitive games. It was a fun filled day and not even the rain could spoil the event.

The Victor Ludorum was Ntsika Honi, and Tayla-Jade Marais was the Victrix Ludorum.

Ntsika Honi, the Victor Ludorum, waits to find out the results of his shot put from teacher Mr Forbes.

Victrix Ludorum Tayla-Jade Marais in the lead during one of the races.

The Clifton House cheerleaders led their house to victory in the cheering competition.

Zachary Wittstock representing Vincent House in the relay race.

(t) 043 722 4887 (e) secretary@chsg.co.za

Head Girl (on left) Nqobile Ngoyi and Deputy Head Girl (on right) Regan van Welie.

SPORTS RESULTS

The tennis girls played against Victoria Girls from Grahamstown.

Clarendon won 14/4. We want to congratulate the girls on great play and good sportsmanship.

WATER POLO

Clarendon played against Cambridge High School.

U/15B vs Cambridge U/16A Clarendon won 5 – 1 2nd Team vs Cambridge 1st Team won 6 – 0

Sambesiwe Galada throws the discus.

Sinelizwi Matroshe, Ronwaan Jones and Leorounard Simpson vie for position during the hurdles race.

CLARENDON HIGH

TENNIS

Congratulations to Clifton, who won the House competition with 316 points. Dominican was the runner up with 310. Vincent scored 228 points. The top scores this year were extremely close, and the rivalry was ultimately decided by the House Spirit competition for cheering.

Bristin Liebold races for Dominican House.

Bradley Saunders, representing Dominican House, takes on the high jump.

COLOURING IN TIME!

Send us your colouring in works of art! We’d love to share them in the next issue of AWSUM.

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BEACONHURST SCHOOL (t) 043 748 2427 (e) admin@beaconhurstschool.co.za

INTERHOUSE GALA

The school year started off on a high note as the Intermediate Phase learners took part in the school’s annual Inter house gala.

Congratulations to the following children who all broke records on the day: Tayla Botha, Joss Freegard, Tylor-Jesse Glover, Matthew Greener and Justin Scheepers.

GRADE 12 RESULTS FOR 2014

PREFECT INDUCTION

Congratulations to the Primary School prefects of 2015 who were inducted at a special assembly on Tuesday, 27 January.

Best wishes for the year ahead!

We as educators were once again extremely proud of our class of 2014. Our matrics achieved a 100% pass rate once again. We are also very happy for the 69% of the class of 2014 who passed with a Bachelor’s pass and therefore are able to further their studies at a university.

At our 2014 Prize Giving Bianca Matthis was announced as the Dux of the school and we congratulate her on achieving distinctions in 6 of her 7 subjects as well as achieving distinctions in her overall marks. Paul Michell and Brendan Smit also produced outstanding results.

Some more interesting stats that emerged when studying the grade 12 results: 47 learners x 7 subjects = 329 subject results to consider • 6 subject failure results • 46 subject results over 80% • 124 subject results over 70% • Therefore nearly 38% of the subject results were above 70%.

Beaconhurst staff says well done to the class of 2014. You have raised the bar!

INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS

Another successful athletics event was held at Beaconhurst Park on Monday, 26 January.

The lntermediate phase learners participated in various track and field events on the day. Special mention must

be made of Bulumko Mfundisi and Tylor-Jesse Glover who both broke 2 records.

Other record breakers were: LindokuhleJiya, Tamzin Kent and Tayla Botha.

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NEW HOCKEY ASTRO TURF Stirling Primary School and Stirling High School held a sod turning ceremony on 30 January which saw the commencement of an exciting joint venture between the two schools to build a full size Hockey Astro Turf. Pictured are the Stirling Primary and High Headmasters and Governing Body members as well as both schools hockey teams.

STIRLING MUSIC CENTRE

East Londoners enjoyed a wonderful evening of classical music in the new Stirling Music Centre Auditorium on Saturday 31 January. It was the first concert of the year in the auditorium and the star of the evening was German Clarinettist, Stefanie Nedwed who joined East London based musicians Germaine

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Gamiet, Jacques du Plessis, Wesley Wong, and students from the University of Fort Hare Music Department for an hourlong programme of classical masterpieces.

Upcoming concerts in the auditorium: Chameleon Trio (13 Feb), Thandi Nutli Jazz Concert (15 Feb), Connection Saxophone Quartet (20 Feb).

GRADE 8 ORIENTATION

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BEING HEROES – DONATING BLOOD

TOP ACHIEVERS

Top achievers received Aloe Awards (Aggregates of 80% and above) at the Academic Assembly held on Friday, 30 January for their excellent results at the end of last year. A number of other pupils also received merit badges for their academic achievements.

Cambridge High School in collaboration with the SANBS, held its first blood drive for the year on Monday, 2 February. Learners were asked to be heroes and donate blood as their blood can save lives. This first drive, under the guidance of Miss Hagerty and the new peer promoters, was a great success and is a promising start to the year.

Peer promoters for 2015 Back row: Gugu Nyembe, Monique van der Merwe, Miss Hagerty, Nande Ndoyana, Entle Novukela.

Front row: Ikho Gaushe, Sivuyile Mkhondweni

From left to right: Bethany Robinson, Joanna Chan, Iviwe Mosana, Monique van der Merwe, Gabriella Rothmann, Kristen Theunissen (Grade 12 –2014), Simon Robinson, Tasneem Mohamed, Lona Mpahlwa, Lethu Kwinana and Vanessa Annan.

Recipients of Cambridge High Schools’ prestigious Aloe Award.

WATERPOLO LADIES

Gabriella Rothmann and Bathandwa Dyantyi both represented the Border team at the National Waterpolo event held in Johannesburg during the holidays.

Gabriella played for the u19A team, which placed 3rd.

While Bathandwa played for the u16A team which placed 2nd. Congratulations to both girls.

Blood donors in action.

GRADE 8 “CAMP”

A Grade 8 “camp” was held on Saturday, 24 January. This was a fun-filled day aimed at helping the new learners make friends and get to know the school and all its traditions. It was hugely successful thanks to the prefects and staff involved.

Grade 8s took part in a number of fun activities aimed at teambuilding and the likes.

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SELBORNE COLLEGE SPORT RESULTS WEEK-ENDING 1ST FEBRUARY 2015 CRICKET: U14A Selborne vs St Andrews.

St Andrews 109 all out.

(R. Masters 4 for 20; A. Brandt 2 for 16) Selborne 28 for 2 before rain stopped play. Result draw.

U14B Selborne vs St Andrews.

Selborne 138 all out.

(D. Lones 39) St Andrews, 141 for 5 (L. Mkhutshulwa 3 for 27).

Selborne lost by 5 wickets.

U14C Selborne vs St Andrews.

St Andrews 47 all out.

(M.Belewa 3-6; E. Siko 2-4) Selborne 26 all out.

Selborne lost by 21 runs.

U15A Selborne vs St Andrews.

St Andrews 68 all out. (T. Alexander 4 for 18; T. Walker 2 for 11).

Selborne 69 for 1.

(Wright 28; Kleber 23 no) Selborne won by 9 wickets.

U15B Selborne vs St Andrews.

St Andrews 341 all out.

Game abandoned due to rain. No result.

1st TEAM Selborne vs Grens.

Selborne 141 for 6.

(M. Steyn 56; R. Van Reeken 35).

Grens 86 for 8.

(S. Jobodwana 2 for 17; M. Steyn 2 for 13).

1st TEAM Selborne vs St Andrews.

St Andrews 253 for 7.

(S. Jobodwana 2 for 47).

Selorne 109 all out.

(M. Steyn 30; D. Brits 41) Selborne lost by 144 runs.

2nd TEAM Selborne vs St Andrews.

Selborne 47 all out.

St Andrews 48 for 1.

Selborne lost by 9 wickets.

3rd TEAM Selborne vs St Andrews.

St Andrews 299 for 8.

(P. Ntutu 3 for 49).

Selborne 7 for 1. Rain stopped play. No result.

4th TEAM Selorne vs St Andrews.

Selborne 133 all out.

(A. Dicks 21).

St Andrews 75 for 5. Rain stopped play, result draw.

5th TEAM Selborne vs St Andrews.

St Andrews 249 all out.

(A. Skeleni 5 wickets).

Selborne 150 for 6 when rain stopped play which resulted in the match being drawn.

WATERPOLO Selborne vs Grey Bloem.

The Selborne team finished 1st drawing with Clifton to win gold at the Grey Bloem Waterpolo Tournament. This is the second time in the history of Selborne Waterpolo that this has been achieved.

Ian Donovan was voted best goalkeeper of the tournament.

Results included: Selborne vs Clifton. Won 5-3; vs St Davids. Lost 4-6; vs St Albans, won 15-1.

Qualified top of pool D and went into the Quarter Final.

Selborne vs Redham.

Won 7-3 (QF); vs St Albans, won 3-2 (Semi); VS Clifton, drew 3-3 at the end of the 3rd Chukka.

Game stopped due to lightning.

Congratulations must go to the entire team and Mr Gospodinov for an outstanding tournament.

The top three positions were: 1. Selborne/Clifton 2.

St Albans 3. DHS 4.

Grey PE WATERPOLO TRIANGULAR RESULTS UNDER 16A Selborne vs St Andrews

2nds, lost 5-3; vs Grey 2nds, lost 9-2; vs Kingswood 1sts, won 8-3.

UNDER 15A Selborne vs Grey , Lost 6-3; 2nd Game called off due to rain.

UNDER 14A Selborne, vs Grey, Lost 1-3; vs St Andrews, Won 14-1.

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UNDER 14B Selborne vs Kingswood A’s, Won 7-2; vs St Andrews, Won 11-1; vs Grey U14C, Won 7-3 and vs Grey U14B’s Drew 6-6.

5th TEAM Selborne vs SACS, lost 3-2; vs SACS 3rds drew 3-3; vs Grey lost 6-4; vs SAC 7ths, lost 2-3.

Selborne vs SACS 6ths, lost 6-9; vs SACS 5ths, won 9-5; vs Grey lost 3-5; vs Kingswood 2nds, lost 6-9.

3rd TEAM Selborne vs Grey 3rds, lost 5-7; vs SACS 4th, drew 7-7; vs Graeme 1sts, won 7-2, vs SACS 3rds.

The following Selbornians were selected for the Buffalo City Aquatics Team, that participated in a Interprovincial Gala that was hosted by Free State Aquatics at the Stadium Pool in Bloemfontein: Alex Goddard, Brandon Reabow, Bryce Grassi, Dylan Van Pletzen, Jarryd Holmes, Michael Hounsell, Nicolas Els, Tyron Williams, Wade Rogers.

THE FOLLOWING BOYS WON MEDALS: Nicolas Els: Bronze 400 Freestyle Wade Rogers: Bronze 50 Freestyle / Bronze 50 Breastroke Dylan Van Pletzen: Bronze 50 Breastroke Tyron Williams: Gold 50 Fly / Bronze 100 Fly

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