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Rolene Strauss is the beauty pageant titleholder of Miss South Africa 2014 and was later crowned Miss World 2014. Rolene is the third South African to be crowned Miss World. In 2017 she has officially graduated as a medical docter, but further more she is a mother, wife, business woman, mentor and humanitarian. AWSUM asked her a few questions.
You grew up in Volksrust in Mpumalanga, please tell us about your childhood and your hometown. I grew up in a very protected environment. My parents raised me and my brother to believe that we can achieve absolutely anything we put our minds to. Our environment and our parents insured for a little naivety, but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. We had a rule in the house; we don’t play inside while the sun is still out. I remember multiple times where my mom had to literally catch us to bring us inside for a bath. I am so grateful for my childhood and get really emotional thinking that various children don’t get to grow up as carefree as I did. What school did you attend? I attended Pionier Primary School and Volksrust High School in Volksrust. What did you like about school? I strongly believe that the fact that I went to school in a ‘small town’ helped me cope in the ‘adult life’. Because we were quite small, the learners had to participate in most of the school activities. I remember playing first team hockey and netball, doing athletics, participating in the debating competitions, being CSV leader, head girl and focussing on academics to ensure I get accepted to study medicine. This taught me how to manage my time and work for what I wanted to achieve in life. How would you describe yourself as a teenager? I remember spending days on my best friend’s family farm climbing mountains, building clay houses, milking cows, playing in the maize silo’s and nurturing small birds. I absolutely love nature and was fortunate to have a wonderful care-free childhood. My friends and I even planned a petition to vote off the ‘always wear school shoes’ rule in high school. If you can go back in time, what would you tell the 16-year-old Rolene? The opportunities will come, your responsibility is to be ready for them. Your dad is a doctor and your mom a nurse, when and why did you decide to follow in their footsteps? I can’t remember a certain day or year I decided to become a doctor. It was just what it was. I was born with it. My nickname was ‘Little Dr Strauss’ as I visited my dad’s patients with him and held their hands when he operated or did anything nerve-wracking according to them. I saw the way he was loved and appreciated and my dad has been my hero ever since. You took a break from your medical studies for two years to fulfill your duties as Miss South Africa and then Miss World 2014, why did you decide to go back to studying medicine in 2016? I wouldn’t have been Rolene if I didn’t complete my studies. It is an integral part of who I am and I also believe in finishing what you have started. Did you find it difficult to go back to studying after all the fame and travel? It was definitely an adjustment as I was in a different year group who didn’t know me as Rolene but as former Miss World. I also got married the year I went back to studying, fell pregnant and gave birth to our son in January of my final year. Some of the patients also recognised me, which turned into a few awkward moments, but the University of the Free State was very supporting, my fellow students were amazing, and I enjoyed my last two years of studying thoroughly.
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Primary Schools: Gonubie, Hudson Park, Clarendon Primary, Selborne Primary, Voorpos, Cambridge, Nahoon.
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What is your biggest dream at the moment? What would you really like to achieve professionally? I would like to be known as a great wife and mother who always put her family first and as a woman who did everything she put her mind to with absolute dedication, to the best of her ability and honouring God through it all. Two projects I am currently spending most of my time on are RevitaHealth (a health orientated organisation I opened on the 1st of October with my sister in law Dr Ledivia Strauss) and a spoken word album which will be released end of this year. What’s your best advice for teenage girls to be healthy and happy and to deal with body-image issues? Our motto at RevitaHealth is: “Be Yourself but be the Your Best Self”. It is about being the best version of yourself. It is not about what you look like, but how healthy you are from the inside out. Do not compare. I know it is easier said than done, I must remind myself of these things every single day. Focus on your health and the rest will follow. You tied the knot with D’Niel Strauss late in 2016 and was blessed with a baby boy in 2017. How do you find married life and motherhood? I find it absolutely exhilarating, humbling and sometimes challenging. The best thing about being a wife and a mother is forgetting about my own obstacles and focusing on nurturing the ones I love most in the whole wide world. This puts everything into perspective to me. As long as my loved ones are safe and healthy, nothing else can be too difficult to handle. What is less pleasant about beauty pageants? Beauty pageants are, believe it or not, a mind game. You can’t really change your physical appearance or the judges. They either like you or they don’t. That is not in your hands. The most challenging part is what goes on in your mind. Are you comparing yourself to the others? Are you breaking yourself down emotionally? The most I have ever grown emotionally was during the Miss South Africa and Miss World competitions. You have to become your best self and know yourself inside out for you to really enjoy the experience. That is what the judges will see and appreciate. How do you handle the fame and attention that comes your way? I see it as a privilege and a wonderful opportunity to have a positive influence on the lives of others. What makes your heart beat faster? Every time our (very busy) son runs an inch past the corner of a table, jumps off chairs without any warning or calls me “Mamma” and gives me a kiss. What are your hobbies? Spending quality time with my family, playing golf, exercising and listening to audio books. What song or band is playing in your car at the moment? My husband and I listen to audio books while we drive, the one playing in my car at the moment is “The Richest Man in Babylon” by George Samuel Clason. Genesis 2:18 “It is not good for a man to be alone”
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VOORPOS PRIMARY SCHOOL
(t) 043 726 1246 (e) principal@voorposprim.co.za
Grade 6 leadership camp The Grade 6 learners attended a leadership camp at Lekkeroord at the end of the third term. They thoroughly enjoyed all the interesting activities.
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BEACONHURST SCHOOL
(t) 043 748 2427 (e) admin@beaconhurstschool.co.za
Bulls Eye! Caley Kent-Brown proudly represented Beaconhurst High School in the Archery Inter Provincial and Nationals competition during the school holidays. She placed 3rd in grade 10 in the National Bulls Eye competition with a score of 283 out of 300, returning home with a bronze medal.
Matriculant of the year finalist After being entered into the Matriculant of the Year competition by his teachers, Mr and Mrs Simms, Beaconhurst’s Kian Terwin has made the Top 10 finalists. The competition is run by the University of the Free State (Kovsies) and they assess all the applicants according to strict criteria, based on overall performance in academics, culture, sport and service. Kian attended a camp in Bloemfontein on the weekend of 28-30 September, as well as a gala dinner held at the University of the Free State. He returned home with numerous prizes and has been selected to study medicine at UFS next year.
LILYFONTEIN SCHOOL
(t) 043 737 4258 (e) reception@lilyfontein.co.za
Well done Sibulele! Lilyfontein Majorette Sibulele Kentane, Lilyfontein’s proud Protea, returned back from Cape Town with her green and gold blazer, after competing in the Majorette World Federation Championships. #TEAMSA competed in 9 displays and won 5 medals, 2 Golds and 3 Silvers. Sibulele loved meeting majorettes from other countries and enjoyed #TEAMSlovakia’s flexible and tricky displays. What an excellent achievement!
Sunflower Fund Lilyfontein celebrated the annual Sunflower Day and 100”s of learners went all out in support of The Sunflower Fund, who wore their topes to be the hope.
HUDSON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 043 726 3205 (e) office@hphs.co.za
Water Polo The Hudson U13A boys’ and girls’ Water Polo teams participated in the annual Peter Cuff U14 Water Polo tournament hosted by Hudson Park High School. The girls were accompanied by three U14 players from Hudson Park High school. The boys had a tough tournament finishing 7th overall. The girls’ team, on the other hand, had a very successful tournament, they finished 2nd overall, losing to DSG U14A in the girls final.
SACEE Language Challenge We are very proud of the following learners who obtained outstanding results in the recent national SACEE Language Challenge and were our Hudsonians of the Week. Individual achievements: • Lilitha Nongogo and Kira-Jade Smith tied 2nd in Gr 7. • Bronwyn Wilson was 1st in Gr 5 nationally. • Kiera Chapman was 3rd in Gr 5.
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HOËRSKOOL GRENS (t) 043 721 0412 (e) admin@grens.co.za
ATKV Nasionale Spelathonkompetisie Deandré Jacobs het op Saterdag, 13 Oktober 2018, aan die ATKV Nasionale Spelathonkompetisie in Stellenbosch deelgeneem. Deandré is die Nasionale Spelathonkampioen in die Junior-afdeling (gr. 8 - 9)! Baie geluk met hierdie besondere prestasie!
Cradock Top Tien Atletiebyeenkoms Daar het 34 hoërskole aan die byeenkoms deelgeneem. Dit is een van die grootste hoërskole byeenkomste in die land. Tien Grens atlete het deelgeneem. Ons atlete het drie goue en drie silwer medaljes gewen. Daar was ook vier vierde plekke, ‘n vyfde plek en ‘n sesde plek. Sesde Plek: • Anzé Aberts – spiesgooi Vyfde Plek: • Hano Labuschagne – gewigstoot Vierde Plek: • Brenwille Brecht – 200m • Reinhardt van Rensburg – 200m • Kyle Thompson – 200m • Hano Labuschagne - spiesgooi Silwer: • Kyle Thompson – 100m • Simoné Smit - spiesgooi • Amori Mathee – hoogspring Goud: • Amori Mathee - verspring • Corné Vosloo – hamergooi Baie geluk aan die atlete!
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 726 3202 (e) office@cambridgehs.co.za
Cricket • Cambridge HS 1st XI vs. Port Rex THS 1st X (CSA T20): Cambridge 136/10 in 16.3 overs (Vuyisinani Mhletywa 38, Dumisa Mabena 30), Port Rex 131/8 in 20 overs (Dumisa Mabena 4/9). Cambridge won by 5 runs. • Cambridge HS 2nd XI vs. Academy 1st XI (T20): Cambridge 198/5 (Mthunzi Mhatu 50, Devren Flanagan 42no, Juan le Roux 40), Academy 46/10 (Devren Flanagan 3/8, Mthunzi Mhatu 2/3, Somila Bam 2/7). Cambridge won by 152 runs. • Cambridge HS 15A vs. Selborne College 15B (T20): Selborne 95/10 (Avuzwa Badiyana 4/3, Ayola Nokenke 2/26), Cambridge 96/5 (Jaydon Horack 41no). Cambridge won by 5 wickets. • Cambridge HS 14A vs. Selborne College 14A (T20): Selborne 139/4 (Aphiwe Xundu 2/21), Cambridge 38/10. Selborne won by 101 runs. • Cambridge HS 14B vs. Port Rex THS 14A (T20): Port Rex 82/1, Cambridge 76/7 (Udi Booi 19no). Port Rex won by 6 runs. • Cambridge HS Girls 1st XI vs. Mdantsane Girls 1st XI (T20): Cambridge 74/6 (Sinalo Mtshizana 21), Mdantsane 67/4 (Lithalethu Sifatye 2/4, Sinalo Mtshizana 2/11). Cambridge won by 7 runs.
Athletics • 40 athletes from Cambridge High School participated in the Nedbank JP Botha meeting in Bloemfontein. The following achieved a top 3 place in their respective events. • Boys • U16: Ganesh Marajh 3rd 400m. • U19: Tiny Majambe 3rd 5000m. • Girls • U16: Lilitha Mosina 3rd 800m. • U17: Teliya Renga 2nd 800m. • U19: Asekho Njeza 2nd DT.
CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
(t) 043 726 8150 (e) maincampus@cambridgeprimary.co.za
GONUBIE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 043 740 4005 (e) gpsstaff@telkomsa.net
Colourful Splendour In celebration of Heritage Day, Gonubie Primary pupils dressed up in an array of clourful traditional outfits, which they wore to school with pride. The school enjoyed learning about different cultures and traditions from each other to build stronger relationships in our school.
2019 Grade R Intake Recently our new intake for Grade R 2019 arrived for their Orientation Evening to meet their new teachers for next year. There was much excitement and we look forward to welcoming them in 2019.
LAERSKOOL NAHOON (t) 043 735 3668 (e) office@nahoonskool.co.z
Educational Tour
Kriekettoer
At the end of the Third Term 46 pupils and 6 teachers from Cambridge Primary School visited Cradock, Graaff-Reinet and Nieu Bethesda on a Educational Tour. Places visited included Reinet House, Valley of Desolation and Karoo Catch. In Nieu Bethesda pupils visited the Owl House and Ganora Ferry. They also enjoyed a donkey cart ride. Visits to Mt. Zebra Park followed as well as a visit to Karoo Cat Sanctuary.
Die o/13-krieketspan het aan die einde van September ‘n kriekettoer na Port Elizabeth onderneem om aan die jaarlikse Richard Kent Skole Kriekettoernooi deel te neem. Terwyl hulle daar was het hulle die geleentheid gebruik om die Springbokke in aksie te sien. Die hoogtepunt was toe hulle vir Victor Matfield in lewende lywe kon ontmoet.
Kunsprojek Pine Creek het aan Laerskool Nahoon die geleentheid gebied om een van hulle bakkies te verfraai. Dit het ook as fondsinsamelingsprojek vir die kunsklas gedien. Baie dankie aan al die leerders wat deelgeneem het aan die projek.
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HUDSON PARK HIGH
SELBORNE COLLEGE
(t) 043 726 3205 (e) office@hphsco.za
Dux Scholar of 2018 Peng-Chen Liang.
Eagle Award The Eagle Award is the highest achievement granted to a Hudsonian. It is given to pupils who epitomise significant involvement in all 4 pillars. It is with much pleasure that we award this worthy young lady with the Eagle award. Congratulations, Camden Davidse.
South African National Youth Wind Ensemble Tristan Henderson and Jonathan Roux have been selected for the South African National Youth Wind Ensemble. The ensemble consists of the countries top young musicians aged between 16 and 25. They will be performing in Cape Town in December under Norwegian conductor Bjørn Breistein.
SELBORNE PRIMARY SCHOOL
(t) 043 726 5341 (e) office@selborneprimary.co.za
World Biathle / Triathle Championships in Egypt Wishing our Selbornian boys the best of luck at the World Biathle / Triathle Championships to be held in Egypt.
Class 2018
(t) 043 722 1822 (e) alanparsons@xsinet.co.za
Cricket Selborne College 1st Cricket XI vs Queens College 1st Cricket XI (20 October 2018) • Queens 100 all out (Dean Lones 4/29, Chumile Jumba 2/15, Austen Brandt 2/2, Matt Dewar 2/13). • Selborne 101 for 1 (Challen Watson 48 no, Stuart Els 24, Matt Dewar 14 no) • Selborne won by 9 wickets. Selborne College 2nd Cricket XI vs Queens College 2nd Cricket XI (20 October 2018) • Selborne 384 for 8 (Adam Richards 84, Ryan Evans 63, Eric Farrer 62) • Queens 220 all out (Adam Richards 3/44, Jaco Jacobs 3/44, Jordan Coles 2/47) • Selborne won by 164 runs. Selborne College 3rds XI vs Queens 3rds XI (20 October 2018) • Queens 44 all out (T. Nicholes 5/26, G. Pretorus 4/7). • Selborne 46 for 1 (D. Lotter 26) • Selborne won by wickets. Selborne College U15A Cricket XI vs Queens College U15A Cricket XI (20 October 2018) • Queens 83 all out (G Biship 2/20, A Bruce 2/13, M McGill 2/12, B Conroy 2/8) • Selborne 84 for 4 (R Vaupotic 21 no, H Rohm 19 no) • Selborne won by 6 wickets. Selborne College U14A XI vs Queens U14A XI (20 October 2018) • Selborne 198 for 5 (B. de Kock 54, A. Dewar 42, T. Stagg 38) • Queens 86 all out (J. Pillay 4/12, D. Farland 2/14) • Selborne won by 112 runs. Selborne College U14B XI vs Queens U14B XI (20 October 2018) • Selborne 464 for 7 (L. Gatela 160 no, M. Boyce 107 no) • Queens 91 all out (L. Gatela 3/4, A.Gtobole 2/8) • Selborne won by 373 runs.
PORT REX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 726 5324 (e) admin@portrex.co.za
Prizegiving 2018: Celebrating Achievement We held our annual prize giving ceremony on Thursday 11 October 2018 in the De La Salle Hall. It is one of the highlights of the school year where we take the opportunity to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of our students during the current school year. Ex-Port Rexian Dr Dane Channon was our keynote speakers at the prize giving ceremony. He had some sound advice for our students regarding the importance of always striving to do their best and to continue always to reach their full potential. Congratulations to all the students who were nominated and received awards today. Here are some of the major award winners: • Rob Piderit Memorial Trophy – Tando Mnyalatyo • Old Port Rexian Shield(Highest Sport Achievement) – Alubonile Xoza • Dennis Kietzmann Memorial Trophy(Best All-round Sportsman) – Rikus Venter • De La Salle Trophy for Growth, progress and Development– Trent Moorcroft • PA Venter Trophy for Service– Trent Moorcroft • Trophy for Leadership & Service – Simnikiwe Tuku • Colin Nel Memorial Trophy for Sportsmanship, Academic Achievement and Service – Tanner Wilson • JM Brittz Shield for the DUX- Vinceno Lekoma
Class of 2013 alongside class of 2018.
Mrs M Theron, Mr E Theron(Acting Headmaster) and Mr Daniel Chairperson of the School Governing Body.
Vinceno Lekoma-DUX Learner for 2018.
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Trent Moorcroft
Dr Dane Channon
CLARENDON PRIMARY SCHOOL
(t) 043 722 5128 (e) cprimsec@iafrica.com.co.za
CLARENDON HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 722 4887 (e) christiand.high@clarendonschools. co.za; secretary.high@clarendonschools.co.za
Grade 4 Natural Science
Cultural civvies day
In line with the Grade 4 Natural Science curriculum and with the desire to incorporate Project-based Learning, the Grade 4 girls were presented on Friday evening with a 3-hour night school ‘Space Odyssey Evening’. The girls participated in a number of activities including ‘rocket launching’ races, Virtual Reality iPad tasks, live streaming from space, experiments, puzzles and fact-finding expeditions around the school, creation of mini constellation telescopes and learning about the phases of the moon using Oreo biscuits. In all it was a fun-filled evening of learning using 21st Century teaching and learning strategies.
A cultural civvies day was recently held at the school.
STIRLING HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 735 1444 (e) stirling@iafrica.com SE
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Head and Deputy Prefects for 2019 Stirling High announced the Head and Deputy Prefects for 2019: twins Jenna and Luc Johnstone (Deputy Headgirl and Headboy), Jada Freeman (Headgirl) and Haydon Anderson (Headboy).
Stirling Dance Extravaganza The annual Stirling Dance Extravaganza took place on 26 September. Dance items were presented in a variety of dance styles to a very enthusiastic audience.
Valedictory Service Stirling said goodbye to the Matric Class of 2018 in a very special Valedictory Service on Friday, 12 October.
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