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“Tonight I stepped on this stage as Demi-Leigh NelPeters; I now greet you as Miss South Africa 2017. Thank you.”
With these words, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters stepped into her role as a national role model for the women of South Africa and officially the most beautiful woman in the country. AWSUM News chatted to DemiLeigh about her journey from the small coastal town of Sedgefield, where she matriculated with five distinctions at Outeniqua High School, to stepping into the national limelight.
Q Tell us about your journey to the Miss SA crown, which you won on 26 March 2017. A I have dreamt of this my whole life, since I was just a little girl. At first I just admired the glamorous women walking on the Miss SA stage, but I have been inspired and motivated by their achievements. I have learned to work hard and do well at school and to push my limits. If I can make that difference to just one girl’s life, I would have done well. My dream came true – yours can too. Q How did you feel when you were announced as Miss South Africa 2017? A I was overwhelmed. It was an eight-month long process of blood, sweat and tears. The amount of work going into the campaign is staggering. I worked very, very hard for this, and am so deeply grateful that all this hard work paid off. Q You have been in leadership positions and making a difference since you were at school. What were those positions? A I was the first girl in my high school to be chosen as head girl of both my school and my hostel. I was also elected as the Deputy Junior Mayor of the George City Council in Grade 11. Q Tell us a bit more about your family. A I grew up in two loving households. My parents got divorced when I was two years old and I am so lucky to have had four wonderful and supportive parents throughout my life. I never felt like anything was wrong, because this was my normal. Q What do you do in your free time (if there is such a thing)? A I like going to the gym for a good workout, and also to do ParkRuns. I love taking my two Yorkies, Benji and Baxter, for a walk. I also like reading – mostly fiction and science fiction, and also autobiographies. I have recently read The Alchemist and Charlize Theron’s autobiography. Q What is your favourite food? A I’m a real foodie! I am not fussy at all and eat just about everything. I love tucking into oxtail in a red wine reduction served with butternut and samp, and also barbeque pork rib with oven-roasted vegetables. And you can give me dark chocolate and good coffee anytime. Q What do you plan to contribute during your reign? I want to promote entrepreneurship and job creation for the women of South Africa. I hold a B.Com in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from North-West University and it will stand me in really good stead to follow in the footsteps of successful previous Miss South Africas such as JoAnne Strauss, Cindy Nell and Basetsana Kumalo. Q What would you like to say to the young girls and young women of South Africa? A When you believe in something, believe all the way. Don’t be scared to be different. Make your mark – you will find a way to to do anything that you are passionate about. When you look back, don’t ask yourself ‘Why didn’t I?’ Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible’.
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GONUBIE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 043 740 4005 (e) gpsstaff@telkomsa.net Carnival time! Gonubie Primary hosted a very successful Carnival fundraiser at the beginning of May and lots of fun was had by all!
Some of the hard-working moms and dads of the PTA providing food for the hungry multitudes!
Gabby Brooks, Tahra Sumption, Sam Beurlen and Trinity Brooks enjoy the carnival fun. Mr Prinsloo (Headmaster) and teachers Donna Connellan and Carmen Crews enjoy the carnival rides.
The Gonubie Primary Majorettes performed exceptionally well at the carnival and qualified to compete in the Nationals later this year.
SELBORNE COLLEGE
(t) 043 722 1822 (e) alanparsons@xsinet.co.za
Selborne College sport results for week ending 21 May 2017 RUGBY Selborne College vs Grey College at Selborne College (19 & 20 May 2017) Selborne College 1st Rugby XV beat Grey College 1st XV (20-19) Selborne College 2nd Rugby XV lost Grey College Cherries XV (6-56) Selborne College 3rd Rugby XV lost Grey College U19 C XV (18-48) Selborne College 4th Rugby XV lost Grey College U19 D XV (3-55) Selborne College 5th Rugby XV lost Grey College U19 E XV (0-95) Selborne College 6th Rugby XV lost Grey College U19 F XV (3-75) Selborne College 7th Rugby XV lost Grey College U19 G XV (0-60) Selborne College U16 A Rugby XV lost Grey College U16 A XV (7-40) Selborne College U16 B Rugby XV lost Grey College U16 B XV (7-50) Selborne College U16 C Rugby XV lost Grey College U16 C XV (10-40) Selborne College U16 D Rugby XV lost Grey College U16 D XV (0-73) Selborne College U15 A Rugby XV lost Grey College U15 A XV (7-22) Selborne College U15 B Rugby XV lost Grey College U15 B XV (8-45) Selborne College U15 C Rugby XV lost Grey College
U15 C XV (0-48) Selborne College U15 D Rugby XV lost Grey College U15 D XV (0-34) Selborne College U14 A Rugby XV lost Grey College U14 A XV (8-20) Selborne College U14 B Rugby XV lost Grey College U14 B XV (7-37) Selborne College U14 C Rugby XV lost Grey College U14 C XV (5-14) Selborne College U14 D Rugby XV lost Grey College U14 D XV (0-69) Played: 19, Won: 1 and Lost: 18 HOCKEY Selborne College vs Grey College at Selborne College (19 & 20 May 2017) Selborne College 1st XI beat Grey College 1st XI (4-3) Selborne College 2nd XI beat Grey College 2nd XI (4-1) Selborne College 3rd XI drew Grey College 3rd XI (2-2) Selborne College U16 A XI lost Grey College U16 A XI (1-3) Selborne College U16 B XI lost Grey College U16 B XI (1-5) Selborne College U16 C XI lost Grey College U16 C XI (1-2) Selborne College U14 A XI beat Grey College U14 A XI (2-1) Selborne College U14 B XI beat Grey College U14 B XI (3-1) Played: 8, Won: 4, Drew: 1 and Lost: 3 CHESS Selborne College vs Grey College at Selborne College (19 May 2017) Selborne College Chess beat Grey College Chess (6-4) SQUASH Selborne College A vs Merryfield A (15 May 2017) Selborne College Squash beat Merryfield Squash (25-3) Selborne College B vs Stirling A
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Selborne College Squash lost Stirling (25-1) Selborne College vs Grey College at Selborne College (19 May 2017) Selborne College Squash beat Grey College Squash (8-4) GOLF Selborne College vs Grey College at Selborne College (20th May 2017) Selborne 1st Golf Team drew Grey College 1st Golf Team (3-3) X COUNTRY Selborne College vs Grey College at Selborne College (19 May 2017) Selborne College X Country lost Grey College X Country (22-14). Lowest score wins TENNIS Kearsney Festival (19 & 21 May 2017) Selborne College Tennis beat Pretoria Boys High (19-7) Selborne College Tennis lost Paul Roos (0-24) Selborne College Tennis beat Kearsney (20-1) to qualify for the semi-final vs Grey College Selborne College Tennis lost Grey College (1-18) Selborne College Tennis play off, lost vs Affies (3-18) Selborne finished 4th in the tournament. EISTEDDFOD RESULTS Gold: Siphesihle Makaleni, Wisdom Akpan, Seth Roman, Take Five, Choir (vocal); Liam Graetz, Hugo Smit (trombone); Jordan Blundell (trumpet); Keagan Mnyaka (flute); Mzo Nkabalaza (clarinet) Silver: Jacob Webb (flute); Matthew Goldblum, James Fletcher (clarinet); Joshua Hayes, Dale Phillip, Mihle Tyataza (vocal) Special mention: Joshua Wepperman (vocal); Ryac De Barros, Byron Nel (piano) Special Mention & Medal: Mark Lynch (saxophone); Nicos Efstratiou (percussion/drums); Military Band
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LAERSKOOL GRENS Skaakproewe
(t) 043 722 6855 (e) admin@grensvbs.co.za
Karate
Koor
Esna Pretorius wen die goue medalje in die o/10-afdeling tydens die Border Skaakproewe. Jayden Steyn behaal ‘n tweede plek en John-Martin Clark ‘n derde plek in die Border Skaakproewe.
Laerskool Grens se Junior en Senior Koor het goue toekennings by die 2017 Eisteddfod ontvang.
HUDSON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL Tennis Our tennis players won three categories at the Nahoon tennis tournament.
Leon Muller behaal ‘n derde plek in Kumite by die KAJKA Nasionale Karate Kampioenskappe in Johannesburg. Leon verwerf ook by hierdie geleentheid sy Nasionale kleure.
(t) 043 726 3205 (e) office@hphs.co.za
Biathle
Jersey week
The Hudson Biathle Border Reps did extremely well at the EC Champs. Special mention must be made of Keegan Gierke, Samantha Mouton, Luke Tinhof and Isabella Stanyon, who will be representing EC at the SA Champs.
We collected over 10 000 items of clothing for the needy.
Eisteddfod Our Senior Choir won the medal at the Eisteddfod.
LAERSKOOL NAHOON
(t) 043 735 3668 (e) office@nahoonskool.co.za
Kennis verlig jou wêreld
Tandmuis besoek ons skool
Vier Graad 6- en 7-leerders het aan die SACEE General Knowledge Quiz deelgeneem. Die kompetisie het in Engels plaasgevind en ons leerders het hulle goed van hulle taak gekwyt.
Die tandmuis was besig die afgelope ruk en ‘n hele paar leerders spog met haasbekkies.
De Wet Nel, Wian Jonker, Zoë Griessel en Lize van Zyl-Smit.
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Emma Conradie en Lienka du Plooy met die briefies wat hulle vir die tandmuis geskryf het.
Lekker melkskommel Die Woelwater 3D-klas het van koeie en melk geleer. Juffrou Annatjie het toe sommer vir hulle lekker melkskommel gemaak van melk en roomys. Kyk net hoe geniet hulle dit.
SELBORNE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 043 726 5341 (e) office@selborneprimary.co.za Endurance Ride
Karate Stephen Burton (11) was selected to represent Eastern Province JKA (Japan Karate Association) at the South African Championships at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on 19 and 20 May. He obtained a silver medal in his Kumite and obtained his SA Colours.
Xander Diedricks (11) took part in the Child Rider 80km division at the South African International Challenge Endurance Riding Event, held in Bethlehem, Free State. He placed a remarkable 4th place in the competition. This ride was the biggest endurance riding event ever in South Africa, with a total field of over 350 horses.
VOORPOS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Rugby
Biatle Daniel Breedzke took part in the Eastern Cape Biathlete champs on 7 May. He competed in the U13 section, which he won. He has now been selected to compete in George on he 1 July for Nationals where a SA team will be selected for World Biathle in Spain.
Selborne Primary’s U13A Rugby side travelled up to Merchiston Preparatory School in Pietermaritzburg, where they participated in their 125-year celebration. The boys played three games, of which they won two and lost one: • 59-5 vs Highbury • 7-0 vs Rondebosch
(t) 043 726 1246 (e) principal@voorposprim.co.za
Annual Sport Day Voorpos Primary held their annual Sport Day on 6 May. This year it was bigger than ever before, with 23 schools participating in the rugby and netball matches.
Our announcer, Mr Grùnewald, did an outstanding job.
Service with a smile!
An elated Kuswag Team were the lucky winners of vouchers from McDonalds.
BEACONHURST SCHOOL
(t) 043 748 2427 (e) admin@beaconhurstschool.co.za
‘All Around the World’
Land Service Ambassador
The 2017 Beaconhurst High School Matric Farewell took place on 5 May, sending the guests of honour ‘All Around the World’. The destination-themed tables, impressive décor, exciting entertainment and glamorous fashion made for a night enjoyed by all.
Congratulations to Garreth Hewitt for receiving his Springbok colours and ambassador’s blazer for Land Service.
Grade 11 and published Congratulations to Bradley Purdon, who has three poems published in the recently released Best New African Poets 2016 Anthology.
Clean-up time.
Team spirit!
Fun and Games The Beaconhurst Primary School hall was abuzz with excitement during the annual Games Evening that was recently held. Learners of all ages, as well as their friends and parents, enjoyed the numerous games that were on offer. Everyone who attended the event went home a winner.
Teacher in charge Gary Galanos, Garreth Hewitt and Tracey Hewitt.
Supporters’ Ball With all the elegance of the annual Beaconhurst Matric Farewell the previous night, those who attended the annual Grade 10 Supporters’ Ball continued to enjoy the glamorous ‘All Around the World’ setting on 6 May. The Grade 10s host this event each year to start their fund- raising campaign for their own matric dance.
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CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
GEORGE RANDELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
(t) 043 726 8150 (e) maincampus@cambridgeprimary.co.za
Eisteddfod We would like to congratulate the following children from Cambridge Primary on their achievement at the recent Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod: Tahlia Loots (special mention for her piano solo), Hannah Garikayi (silver for her Woodwind Solo), Elizabeth Rothmann (gold for her piano solo), Bubelebethu Ngam (gold for her piano solo), Naledi Dyosi (special mention for her piano solo) and Jayden Meise (gold for his piano solo).
(t) 043 736 2295 (e) g-randellps@imaginet.co.za
Recycling project On 19 May, George Randell Primary School was presented with a certificate of appreciation by The Waste Takers for notable participation in the collection of old telephone directories. We are very proud of all the learners who donated and took part in this recycling project.
Learning about transport and road safety
Art Club Mrs Terry Schultz, the Principal of Belgravia Art Centre, did an outreach programme for the Cambridge Primary Art Club children. The children made a bust of their favourite person out of clay.
Grade 1 learners Aphelele Badi and Kiara Delport proudly display the cars that they built using biscuits and sweets after learning about transport and road safety. Mrs Schultz helps the learners put the finishing touches to their creations.
CLARENDON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
CLARENDON PRIMARY SCHOOL
(t) 043 722 4601 (e) office@clarendonprep.co.za
Celebrating our 55th Founders Day in style Clarendon Preparatory School was bursting with excitement as we welcomed Clarrie to our 55th birthday party! There were balloons, cupcakes and plenty of songs, everything a little girl could wish for. Special guest speaker, Baveena Nathoo delighted the girls with special stories and memories from her days as a Preppie.
(t) 043 722 5128 (e) cprimsec@iafrica.com.co.za
Biathle Riya Keshaw and Caroline Kretzmann have been selected to represent the Eastern Cape team for Biathle to take part in the SA Championships in June in George.
Karate Kristen Cumming competed in the ISKF Shotokan Karate National Championships held in Pretoria. She earned a gold medal for Kata. She is now the current champion in Kata in her category and age group.
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Hockey Congratulations to Hannah Boardman, Enya Jones, Jemma Randall, Jenna Viviers and Jenna Weppelman on being chosen to represent Border U13A Hockey in Potchefstroom and Salimata Mbaye Border U13B Hockey in Paarl.
CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 726 3202 (e) office@cambridgehs.co.za
Farewell to longserving teacher Cambridge High School recently bade farewell to long-serving teacher Mrs Bev Leurs. The school thanks Mrs Leurs for her many years of service and the invaluable contribution she made in and out of the classroom. She has left an indelible mark on all those with whom she came into contact and she will be missed. Best wishes for your retirement.
LILYFONTEIN SCHOOL
(t) 043 737 4258 (e) reception@lilyfontein.co.za
Junior Protea Bass Angling
Honours at Treverton
Congratulations to Nathan Lentz (Grade 8), who has been selected to represent South Africa in the Junior Protea Bass Angling Team when they compete against Zimbabwe in December this year.
Lilyfontein 1st Rugby, Netball and Hockey teams travelled to the Treverton Festival and took the following honours: • Nicola Swart was awarded Goalkeeper of the Tournament. • Hockey 1st Team were awarded Hockey Team of the Tournament • Lilyfontein School won the Team Spirit of the Tournament award • Rugby team won all matches 45-7, 63-0 and 61-0
1976/7 First Rugby Team held their 40th Reunion Cambridge High School’s 1976/7 First Rugby Team recently held their 40th Reunion at the school.
Junior leaders’ adventure Lilyfontein School hosted 117 Junior Leaders from seven Eastern Cape Schools for an afternoon of teambuilding and adventure. This initiative shows them that they are all facing the same issues and pressures and to demonstrate how, with team work and clear communication, they can overcome many obstacles. It also gives them an opportunity to relax and network with each other across school boundaries instead of always competing with each other.
HUDSON PARK HIGH
Leaders from different schools strategise together to work out how to carry the bucket of water without touching it using only the rope provided.
(t) 043 726 3205 (e) office@hphsco.za
Super star siblings
Tennis Champions
SA Modern Pentathlon and SA Laser Run Rhys Poovan and Sanchia Poovan represented the Eastern Cape teams at the SA Modern Pentathlon and SA Laser Run Championships in Cape Town, after achieving gold in both competitions at the Eastern Cape Championships held in Port Elizabeth. They both competed in the special u19 category which served as a qualifier for the African Youth Olympic Cup. Sanchia achieved 7th position in the u19 age group and narrowly missed out on selection, being only 13. She achieved 8th position at the SA Laser Run Championship u15. She was subsequently selected to represent SA at the Laser Run World Championships to be held in Cape Town in October. Rhys achieved a double gold, ranking him first in SA in both Tetrathlon and Laser Run u19, two years in a row. His achievement has earned him selection to two SA teams in one weekend. This is his ninth SA team selection. He will be representing SA at the u19 Modern Pentathlon World Championship in Czech Republic in July and at the African 2018 Youth Olympic qualifier Cup in Nigeria. He will be representing SA at the Laser Run World Championships as well. Rhys was also awarded his South African Federation Colours at the prestigious SAMPA awards.
Sisipho Ndlabu and Kwanda Mbalekwa have been selected for the u19 South African tennis team. Sisipho and Kwanda will be traveling to the UK in the June/ July holidays to represent the country and Hudson Park High School. We as the Hudson Park gamily are extremely proud of their achievement and congratulate these two Grade 11 learners.
Supporting our twinning school EduHOPE, part of our Interact Society, assisted Bhongolethu Secondary School in clearing their library of outdated textbooks so that they could make space for new relevant resources.
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STIRLING HIGH SCHOOL SE
(t) 043 735 1444 (e) stirling@iafrica.com
M P E R IDELIS F
Hockey
Rugby
Big Band
Stirling’s took part in the Fairmont Hockey Tournament in Cape Town in April.
The Stirling Big Band toured the Western Cape recently with concerts at George High School, Parklands College, Settlers, Westerford, Groote Schuur, Stellenbosch University and Rondebosch Boys High.
The Stirling 1st XV won their match against Cambridge on Saturday, 13 May 38-5. Other rugby results against Cambridge: 2nd lost 5-10, 3rd won 31-12, U16A won 17-8, U15A won 35-5, U15B lost 18-25 , U14A won 19-7, U14B won 22-10.
Sarah Maritz in action against Fairburn. Stirling won the game 10-0.
CLARENDON HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 722 4887 (e) secretary@chsg.co.za Kingwood vs Clarendon High School For Girls 19 May 2017 • U/14A Clarendon lost
4
7
• U/14B Clarendon won
6
5
• U/14C Clarendon won
15
2
• U/14D Clarendon won
10
7
• U/15A Clarendon w0n
20
10
• U/15B Clarendon won
19
9
• U/16A Clarendon lost
13
15
• U/16B Clarendon won
19
9
• U/16C Clarendon won
7
1
• U/16D Clarendon lost
3
4
• U/19 Fourth Clarendon won
19
14
• U/19 Third Clarendon won
17
13
• U/19 Seconds Clarendon won 22
20
• First Team Clarendon lost
24
13
Spar Eastern Cape Hockey Challenge
Hockey vs Kingswood 20 May 2017
• U14A won 4 - 1 • U14B won 1 - 0 • U14C won 3 - 0 • U16A lost 1 - 5 • U16B won 5 - 1
• U16C drew 1 - 1 • U16D won 1 - 0 • 3rds won 3 - 0 • 2nds lost 0 - 4 • 1sts won 4 - 1
Clarendon 1st Hockey team won the Spar Eastern Cape Hockey Challenge Challenge. The team will now proceed to the provincial play-offs, which will be held in Port Elizabeth.
Results • Clarendon vs Merriefield won 2-0 • Clarendon vs Greenpoint won 8-0 • Clarendon vs Stirling lost 1-0 • Clarendon vs Hudson won 3-0 • Final vs Stirling won 2-0
FIRST XV RANKINGS 22 MAY 2017 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TEAM
PLAYED
AVG PTS
PAARL BOYS HIGH 11 8,055 KES 10 6,580 GREY COLLEGE 10 6,490 GLENWOOD 9 5,711 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 8 5,688 MONUMENT 13 5,669 HELPMEKAAR 9 5,456 PAARL GIM 10 5,454 ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 10 5,060 AFFIES 10 5,010 SOURCE: http://www.saschoolsports.co.za/
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RANK 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
TEAM
PLAYED
AVG PTS
SELBORNE COLLEGE 12 4,617 SACS 10 4,520 HTS DROSTDY 12 4,433 PAUL ROOS GYM 11 4,400 HILTON COLLEGE 8 4,388 ST ALBANS COLLEGE 10 4,230 STELLENBERG 11 4,227 BOLAND LANDBOU 12 4,108 BISHOPS 7 4,086 ST JOHNS COLLEGE 9 3,911