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FROM OUR SIDE

Hey guys!

We are very excited about this issue, for various reasons … Not only is this the last issue before schools take a short break for the Octoberholidays! But we’ve recently created area-specific Facebook pages for AWSUM News, which will allow us to share only the news and competitions relevant to you and your area. This means that you can interact with us, enter exclusive competitions, and see photographs that didn’t appear in the paper. (Feel free to tag yourself!) Plus, we’ll be posting a link to our latest edition, so you can read the new AWSUM before anyone else does.

TO ENTER IS EASY: Step 1: Like the AWSUM facebook page in your area, AWSUM EAST LONDON Step 2: Every learner, teacher, parent or school must use the following hash tags.

Pupil: #awsumlearner(school name) e.g. #awsumlearnerpaulroos Teacher: #awsumteacher(school name) e.g. #awsumteacherpaarlgim Parent: #awsumparent (school name) e.g. #awsumparentdirkieuys School: #awsumschool(school name) Bv.#awsumschoolbloemhof

To promote these pages and get as many as possible likes and shares, we’ve decided to reward you guys for sharing and caring with the following CASH prizes: • One lucky learner could win R2 500.00 • One lucky parent could win R2 500.00 • One lucky teacher could win R2 500.00 • PLUS The school with the most likes wins R10 000.00 AND a full page of bragging rights in their regional AWSUM News

The competition closes 16th October. The winners will be notified no later than 30th October.

‘Till the next issue, Tenille and the AWSUM team

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CELEBRATE & WIN! BRAAI DAY - 24 SEPTEMBER 2015!

To celebrate Braai month, AWSUM News is giving away 2 copies of Die Demokratiese Republiek van Braai (published

by Human & Rousseau) and 2 copies of The Democratic Republic of Braai (published by Bookstorm), by Jan Braai.

Team Editor Tenille Swanepoel | 021 872 3880 tenille@tiemedia.co.za Designers Rowan Engledoe | rowan@tiemedia.co.za Jade Bushby | jade@tiemedia.co.za Editorial co-ordinator Ryno Wolfaardt | 021 872 3880 ryno@tiemedia.co.za

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Schools inside AWSUM News is distributed to the following schools in EAST LONDON: PRIMARY SCHOOLS: Voorpos Primary, Nahoon Primary, Lilyfontein Primary, Gonubie Primary, Clarendon Primary, Preparatory School, George Randell Primary, Cambridge Primary. HIGH SCHOOLS: Selborne College, Clarendon High, Hudson High, Stirling High, Port Rex High, Cambridge High & Grens Hoërskool.

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DRIES KOM KUIER!

Dries verduidelik vir die leerders hoe hy op die branderplank reg kom.

Dries wys vir die leerders hoe sy branderplank lyk en hoe dit werk in die water.

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FACEBOOK

Dear Parent AWSUM News recently created area-specific pages, which will allow us to share only the news and competitions relevant to you. On these pages you can interact with us, enter exclusive competitions, and see photographs that didn’t appear in the paper.

(Feel free to tag yourself!)

Plus, we’ll be posting a link to our latest edition, so you can read the new AWSUM before anyone else does.

Our aim with this project is to make sure that AWSUM News is accessible to all our parents. We are going to reward the school posting the most likes with a substantial cash prize. Parents, teachers and learners will also benefit from cash prizes by posting likes per page.

Big cash prizes are up for grabs: • • • •

The school with the most likes wins R10 000.00 PLUS a full page of editorial space in their regional Awsum News One lucky parent could win R2 500.00 One lucky teacher could win R2 500.00 One lucky learner could win R2 500.00

To enter is easy: STEP 1: Like the AWSUM facebook page in your area: AWSUM EAST LONDON

East London

STEP 2: Step 2: Every learner, teacher, parent or school must use the following hashtags.

• Learner: #awsumlearner(school’s name) e.g. #awsumlearnerrondebosch • Teacher: #awsumteacher(school’s name) e.g. #awsumteachergirlshigh • Parent: #awsumparent(school’s name) e.g. #awsumparentpaulroos • School: #awsumschool(school’s name) e.g. #awsumschoolbloemhof Competition closes 16th October.

Winners will be notified no later than 30th October.

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

BIG WALK FUNDRAISER

GPS held its annual Big Walk fundraiser recently. The route meandered around the Gonubie beachfront and each Grade dressed up in a different theme - a truly colourful spectacle that was enjoyed by all!

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

GIMNASTIEK

Caitlin Higgs, Lienka Evans en Zilke Barnard het op 8 Augustus deelgeneem aan die Oos-Kaap Gimnastiekproewe.

Caitlin het ‘n algehele eerste plek behaal in haar ouderdomsgroep in vlak 3 en het volle Oos-Kaapkleure ontvang. Lienka

REACH FOR A DREAM

Evans en Zilke Barnard het beide in vlak 1 deelgeneem en ontvang ook volle OosKaapkleure.

Hulle het die naweek van 28 en 29 Aug. deelgeneem aan die Suid-sone Nasionale kampioenskappe in Oudtshoorn.

Woelwaters & Graad R leerders ondersteun Reach for a Dream met pantoffeldag.

MATRICULANTS

Pictured here are 5 of more than 100 Gonubie Primary Gr 7 pupils from 2010 who matriculate this year from various school in and around the East London area. The occasion was the school’s 85th birthday celebration.

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FASHION

FRINGE BENEFITS Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos is all a-twirl in fringes. Wild West meets Boho Babe.

STYLE UP YOUR OUTFIT LIKE JESSICA SIMPSON

The latest look for spring is inspired by those magnificent mega music festivals that shook the Seventies, so get out there and rock some fringes.

Check out living life on the fringe in everything from swishy kimono jackets dripping in flighty fringes to high-flying fringed bags and fabulous fringed boots and sandals.

Blue pouchy suedette fringed bag, R399, Cotton On.

Fringed heels, R259, Fashion Express.

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FLYING FEET. You can add some sway to your stomp in fringed sandals or ankle boots.

Fringes are fantastic!

They add instant heat to any look and fringed accessories transform a plain T and jeans into a style statement with just one swish.

White floral print fringed Kimono, R650, Woolworths.

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Best buy for any occasion. Fringes instantly turn a simple sundress into a hot number.

Printed fringed dress, R599, Forever 21.

FRINGE FACTS Did you know? Fringes originated from the Native American tribes who created garments with fringes to repel rainwater from soaking them as they rode across the prairies. Then in 1920 the Flapper Era made fringes an fashion icon with those famous fringed dance dresses. Finally the hippie era snapped up this fabulous fringe craze and made it their own. Now you can have fun with fringes!

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

BIG WALK 2015

VISITING BURNSIDE TOUCH FARM

Voorpos Pre-Primary visited Burnside Touch Farm. They had an unforgettable day, playing with the animals, feeding them and learning more about them.

Walking uphill is hard work!

Mrs Govender cools down the learners with a squirt gun.

Congratulations to Christian Deysel who was the individual learner that collected the biggest donation for the Voorpos Big Walk.

Mrs Schmidlin’s Grade 1 class brought in the highest class contribution for the Big Walk.

Congratulations!

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FOOD & HOME

Seared ostrich fillet with a blackcurrant sauce

By Jenny Morris Follow Jenny @jennymorrischef

Serves 4

Ostrich is low in fat, healthy and tasty – just don’t overcook it.

INGREDIENTS: • Splash of olive oil • 4 ostrich fillet steaks • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger, • 1 red chilli, sliced (optional) • ½ cup dry red wine • 2 Tbsp. blackcurrant jam • 4 tbls Wellington’s Steakhouse Sauce • 4 spring onions with tops, roughly chopped

frying pan.

Sear ostrich fillets in batches for 1 minute per side, and set aside.

To the same pan add a drop more olive oil and gently fry ginger, garlic and chillies, stirring for 1 minute.

Add the wine, blackcurrant jam and Wellingtons.

Steakhouse Sauce, and simmer until slightly reduced.

Return the fillets and spring onions to the sauce.

Gently heat through – don’t overcook.

METHOD: Season steaks with salt and pepper.

Heat the olive oil to high heat in heavy-based

Serve on a pile crushed potatoes with steamed greens. © Jenny Morris 2014 -2015

WIN WITH WELLINGTON’S Win a year’s supply of Wellington’s sauces for you and your family!

To enter, simply tell us what’s your favourite Wellington’s sauce flavour?

Send your answer, contact details and postal address to: tenille@tiemedia.co.za

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

15TH ANNUAL LILYFONTEIN ADVENTURE RACE EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS The Lilyfontein Adventure Race drew a record number of entrants this year with 296 children taking part in 74 teams of four in the primary school categories: u13, Grade 4-5 and Grade 1-3. Participants came from primary schools across the area including Lilyfontein, Stirling, Kidds Beach, Merrifield and Hudson Park.

The eighty u13’s came to compete for a place in the SA Adventure Racing Championships.

Races included, cycling, running and several other obstacles depending on the age group.

A specific route has to be followed and a passport needs to be stamped to prove completion of every stage.

Results: U13 • 1st – Survivors (5hrs 47mins) Kidds Beach.

CLARENDON PREPARATORY (t) 043 722 4601 (e) office@clarendonprep.co.za

FIRST INTERHOUSE HOCKEY

Keanu Janse Van Rensburg, Aphiwe Mbaliso, Luane Meyer & Lester Sawyer • 2nd - Anonymats (5hrs 54mins) - Stirling • 3rd – Pathfinders (5hrs 57mins) - Lilyfontein Grade 4-5 • 1st – LMNTRIX (2hrs 02mins) – Lilyfontein.

Joshua Niemand, Nastasja Bremer, Shawn Du Preez & Gabriel Kriel • 2nd – Cool Runnings (2hrs 06mins) Lilyfontein • 3rd – Sterlights (2hrs 09mins) - Stirling Grade 1-3 • 1st – Adventurous Stickeez – Stirling. Alyx Currin, Kayla Petersen, Keegan Krummeck & Thomas Caswell • 2nd – Nomads - Stirling • 3rd – Team Zenande – Merrifield

This term Clarendon Prep held their first Interhouse Hockey matches on the new Astro at Clarendon Park. Well done Gittins on being the overall winners.

Thomas Collins, Sebastian van der Merwe, Anagret Swart & Michaela Martin start planning their route on the map they were given at the briefing.

Nastasja Bremer, Shawn Du Preez, Gabriel Kriel & Joshua Niemand are all smiles after winning the Grade 4-5 race

Manie Smalberger & Austin Stoltz in the paddling leg of the u13 race

Logan Annandale, Kaila-Jade Kriel, Alex McQuirk & Timothy Page (wearing green shirts) run ahead in the grade 1-3 race

HOCKEY

Our U/9 hockey teams participated successfully in hockey festivals and Derby Days.

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MATCH POOL A

POOL B

AUSTRALIA ENGLAND WALES FIJI URUGUAY

SOUTH AFRICA SAMOA SCOTLAND JAPAN USA

Fri Sep, 18 - 20:00

Sat Sep, 19 - 16:45

England VS Fiji

South Africa VS Japan

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Sun Sep, 20 - 12:00

Wales VS Uruguay

Samoa VS USA

Wed Sep, 23 - 16:45

Wed Sep, 23 - 14:30

Australia VS Fiji

Scotland VS Japan

Sat Sep, 26 - 20:00

Sat Sep, 26 - 16:45

England VS Wales

South Africa VS Samoa

Sun Sep, 27 - 20:00

Sun Sep, 27 - 14:30

Australia VS Uruguay

Scotland VS USA

Thu Oct, 1 - 16:45

Sat Oct, 3 - 14:30

Wales VS Fiji

Samoa VS Japan

Sat Oct, 3 - 20:00

Sat Oct, 3 - 16:45

England VS Australia

South Africa VS Scotland

Thu Oct, 6 - 20:00

Wed Oct, 7 - 16:45

Fiji VS Uruguay

South Africa VS USA

Sat Oct, 10 - 16:45

Sat Oct, 10 - 14:30

Australia VS Wales

Samoa VS Scotland

Sat Oct, 10 - 20:00

Sun Oct, 11 - 20:00

England VS Uruguay

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QF 2

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QF 4

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SF 1

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Bronze Fin

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Runner-up SF1 VS Runn

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Thu Sep, 24 - 20:00

France v Italy

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New Zealand v Namibia

France v Romania

Fri Sep, 25 - 16:45

Sat Sep, 26 - 14:30

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Tonga v Namibia Fri Oct, 2 - 20:00

Italy v Canada

Thu Oct, 1 - 20:00

France v Canada

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Sun Sep, 4 - 16:45

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CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 726 3202 (e) office@cambridgehs.co.za

GRADE 10’S VISIT AMATOLA WATER

On 26 August, 45 Grade 10 Physical Science pupils visited the Amatola Water treatment works at the Nahoon Dam. They were shown around and had the opportunity to ask questions and see exactly how our water is made safe for use. They saw how the water is cleaned and purified, and also visited one of the laboratories. This wonderfully educational experience was enjoyed by all. Many thanks to Ms. Tandi Thomas and her team for making it possible.

SCIENTISTS SUCCEED AT ESKOM EXPO FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS

On 7 August, Daniel Rothmann and Bethany Robinson participated in the Regional Science Expo. This required learners to either do a study on something or invent something new.

Daniel created a board-game called “Consequential Conundrum” to help young children learn how to deal with situations they may face in their life. He received a gold medal for this project and will attend the National Expo held in Pretoria, during the October holidays. Bethany did a study on the impact of cell phones on one’s memory and learning ability, and showed, unsurprisingly, that the effect is negative. She received a bronze medal for this thought-provoking study.

Well done to both learners for their fantastic achievements.

CAMBRIDGE TAKES ON HUDSON IN CLASSIC CLASH 22 August saw Cambridge High School take on Hudson Park High School in the annual Classic Clash on Hudson’s fields.

While a number of the hockey matches were cancelled due to the poor weather, all the netball and rugby went

ahead as planned. The Cambridge High School First Netball Team beat the Hudson Park First Team in a very intense, nail-biting game.

The First Rugby Team had a very tough game, but unfortunately lost their final game of the season.

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

15TH ANNUAL LILYFONTEIN ADVENTURE RACE IS A GREAT SUCCESS The Lilyfontein Adventure Race drew a record number of entrants this year with 460 people taking part in 128 teams over distances ranging from 4kms for the grade 1-3 race up to 110km for the Corporate Challenge. The sixty participants in the u15 and u19 categories came from high schools across the area including Lilyfontein, Stirling, Byletts, Selborne, Clarendon and Merrifield to compete for a place in the SA Adventure

Racing Championships. Races included, cycling, running, paddling, abseiling, kloofing and several other obstacles all of which needed to be completed to complete the ‘race passport’.

High School results: U19 1st – Unexpectables (8hrs 04mins) – Lilyfontein. Johan van der Walt, Zachary Swart, Chané Keese & Sebastian Schultz

The U19 winners, Sebastian Schultz, Chané Keese, Johan van der Walt & Zachary Swart at the start line at 05:45 on Saturday, 5 Sept.

Kenia Jordaan abseils on the u19 route

u15 race starts with the paddling leg at 05:15

Jarrod Rehse, Matthew Niemand, Melissa Hayward & Bremer run to cross the finishing line first in the u15 race

Ryan Swart, Tess van der Walt, Teo Jordaan and Robyn Emslie take time to check their u15 route map.

Ryan Kruger carries teammate John –Georg Weschta at one of the obstacles on the u15 route

Ludwig

2nd –The Pack (9hrs 35mins) - Stirling 3rd – Victorious Secret (10hrs 04mins) - Lilyfontein U15 1st – Cyclomaniacs (8hrs 01mins) – Lilyfontein. Matthew Niemand, Jarrod Rehse, Ludwig Bremer & Melissa Hayward.

2nd – Synergy (8hrs 47mins) - Lilyfontein 3rd – Fearless Tigers (9hrs 12mins) - Stirling

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

EARLYACT VISITS GREENSLEEVES EarlyAct (Group 2) visited Greensleeves and got the opportunity to spend some time with the children at the home. The EarlyAct learners donated fruit and made crafts with the children. Lots of fun was had by all.

GRADE 2 TRAIN TRIP

On Tuesday, 25 August 2015, 84 very excited Grade 2 learners boarded the Metrorail Train to Berlin. The learners were accompanied by 34 parents. The train left East London station at 10:45. Picnics were packed for the trip and the eating commenced as soon as the train left the station! The train trip was the conclusion of the Life Skills theme “Transport” and for the majority of the learners it was the first time they had ever travelled by train. This is an annual event for the Beaconhurst Grade 2s and one they look forward to from Grade R. The learners went to Berlin Station where the train stopped for a 20 minute break. Parents and learners then boarded the train back to East London. On the return trip, some learners were lulled to sleep by the motion of the train, while others sang songs and danced.

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Grade 2 learners waiting patiently to board the train to Berlin.

The train arrived at the East London station at 13:36 where all the tired, but happy passengers disembarked

Seeing the scenery from a new perspective.

Time for a quick toilet break at Berlin Station before the train returns to East London.

KARATE CHAMPIONS

Well done Shanay Archery (left), Aiden Weiss (middle) and Stacey Weiss (right)! The three Beaconhurst karatekas represented Border at the 40th South African Goju Kai Championships held at Stellenbosch University on 1st August, bringing home 2 gold medals and 1 bronze medal.

As soon as the train departed the East London station learners tucked into their picnics!

And we’ve all arrived safely back in East London!

“AS TIME GOES BY”

The Intermediate Phase presented a fantastic concert entitled ‘As Time Goes By’. The grade 4-7 learners sang and danced along to hits such as ‘Hey baby’ and ‘Grandma’s Feather Bed’. Great fun was had by all and even the teachers performed a number! A big thank you goes to Mrs Geddie for writing the play script.

CLARENDON PRIMARY (t) 043 722 5128 (e) cprimsec@iafrica.com

TENNIS

Well done to the 1st Tennis team (Holly-May Nowers, Alexa Phillips, Mika van Veen, Jessica Marx, Hanna van Heerden, Kristin Hatley and Enya Jones) on winning the tournament at Cradock.They beat Hudson

Park, Wilgerivier and Paarl Gymnasium in the pool matches.

In the semi-final they beat Cradock and in the final they beat Paarl Gymnasium (last year’s winners).

CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY (t) 043 726 3202 (e) office@cambridgehs.co.za

DISNEY’S ALADDIN AT CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL This year, Cambridge Primary School is putting on a production of Disney’s Aladdin. Originally written for the Broadway Junior stage, all the familiar characters return and many of the songs will be familiar to anyone who has watched the movie. The children are extremely excited and are very keen to showcase their talents for other schools so please come along and enjoy a magical trip to Agrabah with us.

October 12 – 16 @ 10h30 – 12:00 for R10.00 October 14 – 16 @ 19h00 – 20h30 for R20.00 Bookings are open on 0765208924 or 043 726 8150 or email: maincampus@cambridgeprimary.co.za Tuckshop available at all performances.

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

SACEE

SCHOOL FAMILY PICNIC The Foundation Phase learners honoured their parents with a

Special Assembly . Culminating in a family picnic on on the school grounds. The content of the Assembly was integrated in their daily learning activities, exposing their parents to what was being taught and learnt in the classroom. The learners were encouraged to dress up as their heroes!

The George Randell Primary team participating in the SACEE (South African Council for English Education) came third in the Grade 6 and 7 section. Seventeen local East London schools participated.

SELBORNE COLLEGE (t) 043 722 1822 (e) alanparsons@xsinet.co.za

SELBORNE COLLEGE DRAMA CLUB

For the first time, Selborne College Drama Club has entered two one act plays into the “ATKV Tienertoneel”, a nationwide competition in which more than 180 schools participate. Not only is the adjudication for this competition very strict – all the plays have to be presented in Afrikaans!

The boys embarked on a journey to Port Elizabeth, where they took park in the provincial elimination rounds with two plays, namely “Die Doendit-self Frankenstein Monteerstel” by David Campton and “Aria da Capo” by Edna St Vincent Millay. After their first performance in the Little Theatre, “Aria da Capo” was chosen among the top 4 productions, and they had to perform again in the final round the very next day. At this event, “Aria da Capo” was ranked third, and the boys received no less than 21 additional awards!

“Die Doen-dit-self Frankenstein Monteerstel” received a bronze for choreography. Actors Matthew

Orsmond and Matthew August each received a bronze for their performances.

“Aria da Capo” received a bronze for lighting design; silvers for technical aspects, choreography, décor, set design and sound design; and golds for make-up and costumes. Bronzes were awarded to Phumelele Nkomozake, Juta Makapula, Athenkosi Mafojela and Christian Muller for acting; Declan North for sound, Jordan Goddard for lighting and Timonthy Leeuw for stage management. Silvers were awarded to Chulumanco Nkalashe and Juta Makapula for ensemblework and to Chulumanco Nkalashe for acting, as well as to Miss Jo Stemmet for directing.

We are looking forward to seeing these award winning plays at the GALA EVENT on 17 October 2015!

Well done and congratulations to all our Drama Boys – we are proud of you!

HUDSON PARK PRIMARY (t) 043 726 3205 (e) office@hphs.co.za

FOUNDERS DAY

BATHROOM UPGRADE

Hudson Park celebrated its 110th birthday at its annual Founders Day ceremony. Mr Vinny Lingham was the guest of honour. Mr Lingham, now based in San Francisco, is an Old Hudsonian and technology entrepreneur.

He is also a well-known investor, having taken part in the South African edition of Dragon’s Den. Mr Lingham is a founder of the Silicon Cape Initiative, which aims to foster and support technology businesses in the Western Cape.

Hudson Park has embarked on a program to improve the school’s bathroom facilities. The senior boys’ bathroom has recently been remodeled. This is the second bathroom to be completed.

FOUNDATION PHASE SPORTS DAY

Mr Vinny Lingham addressed the joint schools assembly in the Centenary Hall.

Asisipho Nangu (headgirl of Hudson Park High School) lights the flame.

She is accompanied by Ella Jardine and Ross Thompson, the Grade 1 pupils whose birthdays are closest the date of the school’s founding, and.

Mr Roy Hewett (principal of the high school), Mr Vinny Lingham, Mrs Di Lehy and Mr Ian Lehy (principal of the primary school) look on.

The Foundation Phase held its annual sports day.

The learners in Grades 1, 2 and 3 took part in a variety of races, including relay and fun races. The sports program at Hudson Park is part of the school’s mission to develop children to be well-rounded, happy and healthy. The wonderful support shown by parents at this event added to fun of the day.

Rebecca Leonard participates Jack Truter bounces his way in the sunglasses and “earrings” happily through the bean bag race. race.

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JAMMIN’ JARS

Summer is here, and having your parties outside is (finally) an option again. Why not attempt these fun and fabulous jars at your (or the kids’) next party?

YOU’LL NEED: • Glass jars • Super glue • Plastic animals • Spray paint (Tip: why not try white, gold or silver for adults) • Candy or toys to fill the jar with

WHAT TO DO: • Remove any paper or packaging from the jar • Stick the animal to the lid using the super glue • When the glue is dry, coat your lid in a coat of spray paint and let it dry. Repeat this twice more • Now fill your jar with treats & enjoy!

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

PORT REX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDERS’ DAY 2015

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 was followed by various netball, hockey and rugby matches against Stirling High School.

CONCLUSION OF WINTER SPORTS

In conclusion to the winter sport season our First Netball team played a netball match against a team comprised of First team hockey and rugby boys. After several kicks and a few steals the game ended in a draw. A fun time was had by all.

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Hotel Transylvania 2 2 October 2015

FUN FACT

Frankenstein’s birthday is 11 March 1818 when he rose to fame!

THE DRAC PACK IS BACK

Hotel Transylvania 2, the adorable and funny sequel starring Adam Sandler and Selena Gomes, releases in SA on 2 October 2015.

Now that Dracula has opened the Hotel Transylvania’s doors to humans, things are changing for the better; however, Drac is secretly worried that his half-human grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing his vampire side. So, while Mavis and Johnny are away, Drac enlists his friends to help him put the boy through a “monster-intraining” boot camp. But things really get batty when Drac’s cantankerous, old-school dad pays an unexpected visit.

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

GRADE 11 LIFE ORIENTATION CAMP COOL CHRIS CREW

The grade 11 pupils thoroughly enjoyed their Life Orientation camp for 2015 held at Cefani River Mouth

Resort. They took part in many team building activities, including building structures on the beach.

Substance abuse is a serious issue in schools around our country and the Cool Chris Crew has decided to take up the fight for a safer future. This group of people travel around the country, doing presentations and plays regarding the effect of substance abuse on teenagers. Beaconhurst was privileged enough to be visited by this determined crew. The school got to watch a play which revolved around the changing behaviour of a substance-abusing teenager and his mother. It is such a clever initiative to inform learners about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and how to overcome the struggles of substance abuse or even how to avoid getting involved with such substances. We are very thankful for this opportunity!

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7TH STIRLING VOCAL CELEBRATION The Stirling Vocal Celebration is a vibrant evening full of vocal talent and showcases all the Stirling choirs, soloists and creative souls including beatboxing items and performances of original songs.

The following East London schools choirs also participated in the celebration: Grens Hoërskool Vocal Group, Cambridge High School Vocal Group, Stirling Primary.

FEEDBACK FRIDAY

Grade 12 student, Danté Robberts introduced Stirling High School to the Wili/Planga family in the school assembly on Friday 14 August. Stirling High School has been supporting the family this year in the FEEDBACK FRIDAY initiative where each class in the school spends one week in the year helping a family in need. The objective is to provide the family with nutritious food to promote a healthy lifestyle. Each week a class brings food, bedding, toys or old clothes for the family by Friday.

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Congratulations to Simon Webster (Captain) who played his 100th match for the Stirling 1st Hockey Team last night vs Cambridge. Stirling won 1-0.