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Welcome to AWSUM News
Editor Marika Truter | 021 872 3880 marika@tiemedia.co.za
We are delighted to welcome you to this very first edition of AWSUM News in your region! We know that this is the beginning of a great relationship with the schools and families in your region. We at AWSUM News are looking immensely forward to adding more and more value to your busy lifestyle, with oodles of easy-to-access information to help you manage your time, as a parent, learner or teacher.
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We aim to connect communities to improve everyone’s experiences in the region where their school is based. You will find useful information about varied opportunities in your region, whether it is restaurants, activities, sport, motoring, entertainment, décor, health, fashion or beauty – the list is almost endless. The AWSUM community has now grown to 13 regions nationwide. This phenomenal expansion makes it possible for us to bring you a wide-ranging editorial offering to include many articles of a general nature, for your benefit. Our mission for 2016 is that AWSUM will be your newsletter of choice, the one that you will be looking forward to receiving each month, so that you can get not only all the latest schools news, but also much more that will enhance your life on a daily basis. As new editor of AWSUM, I jumped on board at the start of 2016, and I know it will be a year of many great new things for AWSUM, including expanding widely in the digital space – watch
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this space for regular updates of new features in the newspaper, as well as what becomes available digitally. Like and follow our regional Facebook pages to stay up to date between editions of AWSUM, and stay connected through commenting on and tak ing part in online discussions. For secondary school and specifically Grade 12 learners, this edition contains great tips for study success for matric and high school success. Use this valuable resource to organise your year, so that you could perform to the very best of your abilities. We also have great features on health, with a focus on the younger child, as well as a healthy summer slaw recipe from the Giggling Gourmet, Jenny Morris. Have fun and write to us to let us know what you would like to see more of in AWSUM News. Until next month.
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FOOD & HOME
Caraway slaw with orange & peach chutney dressing
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Serves 6
by Jenny Morris
I love the warm, sweet, almost peppery aroma of caraway seeds, with their hint of aniseed. And you can taste the sunshine in the sultanas …
Follow Jenny @jennymorrischef
INGREDIENTS
The dressing
The slaw
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 10 ml orange zest • 5 ml ginger, freshly grated • 1 red chilli, sliced • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice • 2 tbls red wine vinegar • 1/4 cup sesame oil • 1 tbls honey • 2 tbls peach chutney • Salt to taste Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend.
• 3 large green apples, skin on, sliced • 250 g green cabbage, finely shredded • 250 g red cabbage, finely shredded • 1cup walnuts, toasted • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted • 1/2 cup sultanas • 6 spring onions with tops, roughly chopped • 1/2 cup mint, chopped • 2.5 ml caraway seeds, toasted and crushed (optional)
METHOD Toss all the ingredients together and mix well with the orange dressing just before serving. © Jenny Morris 2014–2015
Decorate with pallets, glass jars and fresh wild flowers Pallets are one of the biggest trends in upcycling materials for décor purposes. The creative possibilities of creating beautiful pieces with pallets are almost endless, not to mention budget friendly. Get into the habit of looking at pallets and other materials with new eyes. When one goes on a site like Pinterest, one often wonders ‘why didn’t I think of that?’. Very simple ideas are very effective, as can be seen in these few samples of using pallets and things from nature, like wild flowers and sea sand. These things cost nothing and add a rustic, down-to-earth feeling to any home,
Wall vases Create individual wall vases with old, weathered pallets, mason jars and clamps. Thess wall décor ideas are perfect examples of how to use ordinary stuff in very creative and beautiful ways.
Put single flowers in glass jars in pallets or other pieces of wood with holes cut in the top pallet.
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RTY AND O P S Y D N E R T GEAR UP IN BLOC. A D O S M O R F PREPPY LOOKS
Yup! Major bummer that the summer hols are over but hey, there are plenty of sunny weekends to share with your team. Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos shows you how to kick off the school year in style and rock the retro college look.
Check out the latest laidback clean-cut looks borrowed from the college kid scene with the accent on athletic and sporty styles and lots of game day graphics. It’s also a little bit preppy --- think geeky glasses, cheerleader shorts and varsity jackets.
Justin Bieber works his inner geek with whacky nerdy glasses.
Striped polo shirt, R139.95 and lace-free sneakers, R299.95, Edgars.
Have fun! Enjoy!
Canvas sneakers, R109.99, Mr Price and navy trainers, R239, Soda Bloc.
Black squared-off specs, R39.99 and round tortoiseshell specs, R49.99, both Mr Price.
Grey Giants tank R99.95, Edgars and red and black Athletics Club T, R149.95, both Edgars.
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Flat bill peak baseball caps, R79.99 each, Mr Price.
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Sneaks and peaks --- stock up on these game-changers. Trade your slip-slops in for a pair of cosy sneakers and back flip your peak cap. They add a sporty touch to everything so you’re always cool from top to toe.
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Hoodie Bronx varsity jacket, R349, H & M and Miami baseball peak, R129, both H & M.
Floral shell top, R179, Guess.
Floral cheerleader shorts, R225, Woolworths and turquoise peak, R39.99, Mr Price.
Red track top, R99.99, Mr Price.
Quilted crop top, R179.95, Edgars and running shorts, R59.99, Mr Price and white low tops, R299, Soda Bloc.
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SUCCESS
TOP ACHIEVERS’ ADVICE FOR STUDY SUCCESS As the Class of 2016 start their last year of school, taking a little time to bed down a solid routine can mean the difference between failure and success. Top education expert Nola Payne shares some insights and tips for students preparing to enter higher education on how to develop a solid support structure and routine that could lead them to academic success. “These past weeks have seen many celebrations and accolades afforded to the top matriculants of 2015. When considering what made them get to the top, there is one thing that really stands out: routine,” says Nola Payne, Head of Faculty: Information Technology at The Independent Institute of Education, South Africa’s largest and most accredited private higher education institution. “Almost without exception, these high achievers, regardless of their backgrounds, credited being organised and focused on their goals as being key to their success,” she says. Payne says both this year’s matrics as well as students preparing to enter higher education for the first time can make their lives much easier – and their studies more successful – if they set in place a solid structure to support them in the coming year. “Now is the ideal time for them to make resolutions about committing to their future success and structuring their learning,” she says. Use these steps to do your very best in the coming year:
Identify your goals for the year These goals should be realistic and achievable. It is a good idea to write down your goals and display them where you can see them every day. This reminder of your goals will become your mantra for the year. Never lose focus of your goals, as they will drive and motivate you through the tough times.
Ensure you have a dedicated study area with good lighting
Start early in the academic year with your schedule and maintain the pace
A desk or table in a quiet room or corner is preferable. You will require some stationery as well. A variety of pens, highlighters and notepads will be sufficient. Studying on your bed or on the couch is not conducive for a productive study session. You will slouch, your notes will be difficult to manage and you will inevitably become lethargic and sleepy. If you do not have access to a dedicated space, investigate the options at your school as well as public libraries. Search for and identify a space that works for you, and schedule your study times around opening and closing times.
Each day after class, make summaries of what was covered in class. These will become the core of your study notes closer to the exams. Preparing for each class beforehand can contribute significantly to being successful – that way you will be able to ask your teacher or lecturer pertinent questions and further embed the knowledge in your memory. Make it a routine. Do not think about whether you will or will not do it. Daily revision is something that just will be done – no ifs, buts or maybes.
Realistically consider your weekly schedule If you have certain days when you are committed to part-time work, sport, a cultural activity or a regular event such as a weekly dinner with a friend, then work these into your schedule. Do not eliminate all outside interests and events, as this will make you bored and demotivated. It is important to maintain life balance and schedule outside interests into your learning plan. However, be picky about what you allow into your valuable schedule and what not. Nightly visits to the pub, for instance, will not help you at all.
Keep a logical filing system for your study notes Consider creating individual files or folders for each subject. Whether these are electronic or physical files, it is important to maintain order and structure.
Start your year as you hope to finish, and stay focused This is a very important year, and you will have plenty of time to relax at the end of it. Many of the top matric achievers have spoken about their determination and sacrifice, which, if you follow in their footsteps, will make this the year that sets you up for a bright future.
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HEALTH
7 compelling reasons why children should exercise
You exercise regularly because you want to enjoy the benefits of exercise. Exercise offers the same benefits to your children. Here are seven of the most important benefits.
4 to 8 March 2016
National School Health Week Use these tips to help your kids keep healthy at school.
1. Exercise helps children maintain a healthy weight Childhood obesity is becoming one of the biggest health issues facing our generation. And since obesity is a direct trigger for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, it’s crucial for children to maintain a healthy weight.
Exercise builds strong muscles and bones The human body builds its bones during childhood (before the teen years). That means childhood is the optimal time to build bone density through exercise (especially body weight exercise). Strong muscles aren’t just something adults should have! Kids benefit from having strong muscles too – they’re less likely to suffer injuries while they conquer the playground.
Exercise boosts mood and improves concentration Kids need to be able to concentrate to learn. And they learn better and learn more when they’re happy. Exercise causes the body to release endorphins – natural happy hormones and tranquilisers. Not only do these leave kids feeling happier, it also settles their energy levels, making it easier for them to concentrate. If your kid can concentrate well, he’s more likely to perform better at school.
Exercise boosts self-image and self-esteem When you engage in exercise, you feel stronger, faster, fitter and leaner. This makes you feel more selfconfident. Kids also feel that way after exercise.
Exercise in the form of team sports improves social skills Team sports teach kids how to socialise and communicate. These improve interpersonal skills, which a kid will need – and rely on – for life!
Exercise helps kids sleep better (and sleep longer) Children need sleep – their brains are developing fast. But there’s evidence that this development only happens when kids sleep. So sleep deprivation is, quite literally, bad for a kid’s brain. Exercise provides the ideal release for kids’ energy, allowing the child to sleep well thereafter.
Exercise improves motor coordination and skills Through exercise, children refine and improve their motor skills and their coordination. This makes them better able to perform all sorts of tasks throughout life. So sign your kid up for a team sport and make sure you make time to play with your kids (skip, hop, jump and race!). The benefits are powerful and long-lasting. Source: http://www.trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za/article_detail
A healthy lunchbox
Growing youngsters need a healthy snack for the busy days they face at school. Remember that a balanced lunchbox will not only provide children with the energy they need, but it will also keep them healthy and happy.
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Children need to move to develop well. Most children love to move naturally, but encourage your child to move for fun. It will boost their brains and also help them to sleep better to revive their energies.
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Non-toxic stationery
When purchasing stationery like crayons, pens and glue, make sure that the products are non-toxic. This will prevent any harm to your children. Always buy safety scissors that may prevent injury to your child and their friends.
Emergency numbers
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Make sure your kids have access to and know how to use emergency numbers. When there’s an injury at school, they know who to phone to help them.
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Patrick Holford’s lunchboxes
Jamie Oliver’s lunchboxes
A well-planned lunchbox will energise your child, both physically and mentally. Carbohydrate-containing foods with a lower glycemic index (GI) are the foods that supply a steady source of energy. Adding lean protein (the size of the palm) and a little fat (such as cottage cheese) helps to prolong steady energy release. Adding veggies and/or fruit contributes to the vitamin content. Round off the lunchbox with a tub of plain live yoghurt and a bottle of water. For snack time, pack some dried fruit, seeds and nuts and pack all the foods in individual containers with an ice brick. Children love the surprise of opening little containers and if you add a bit of interest, the lunchbox will come back empty.
Making your child’s lunchboxes is the only way you can be sure you know what’s going into them. You can tailor the lunchboxes to suit your children’s tastes and choose good-quality ingredients to make the food even more nutritious. Shopbought sandwiches and snacks are often packed with additives and can also be loaded with mayonnaise, sauces or dressings that are high in fat and salt. If your child always takes a packed lunch to school, try to mix things up a bit so they aren’t eating the same old thing every day. Keep the ingredients fresh, the flavours exciting, and make different options throughout the week to keep things interesting. You can even use up the leftovers from your evening meals in your lunches, which will save you time and money. If you’re stuck for new ideas, use the list below for some inspiration. For a well-balanced meal that will keep you going all day, aim for a good mix of protein and carbohydrates with plenty of fruit and vegetables.
Sandwich ideas • Purée vegetables such as leftover roasted vegetables to use as a sandwich spread. Add a little mayonnaise and some leftover meat and put on a low GI roll or use as a sandwich with rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread. • Biltong and cottage cheese on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread. • Mashed hard-boiled egg with homemade sandwich spread on rye or wholewheat/low GI bread. • Nut butter and honey (raw) on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread. • Tuna and mayo with lettuce and tomato on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread. • Toasted cheese and egg on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread. Patrick Holford is a pioneer in new approaches to health and nutrition. He is widely regarded as Britain’s best-selling author and leading spokesman on nutrition and mental health issues. Patrick is also popular on radio shows and international television as a presenter, interviewer and guest.
Savoury A flask of home-made soup with a hunk of nice bread and a small wedge of tasty cheese, slices of home-made pizza, quiche or frittata, or pittas stuffed with mini home-made kebabs. Salads with a great dressing can also make brilliant lunches. You can use everything from seasonal vegetables and salad leaves to pasta, couscous, lentils or potatoes mixed with different cheeses or meats. By adding toasted nuts, seeds or dried fruit, you can get a really exciting contrast of textures and flavours. It’s a good idea to take the dressing in a separate container so you can toss it through the salad right before eating. That way everything will be crunchy and lovely rather than soggy.
Source: http://www.holforddirect.co.za/2015/03/06/school-health-week-lunchbox-ideas/
Sweet A fresh fruit salad, a tablespoon of dried fruit, stewed fruit and natural yoghurt, a slice of fruit bread, fresh fruit skewers, oaty biscuits, home-made flapjacks, or granola bars packed with lots of nuts and seeds.
Drinks Home-made fruit smoothies, water with a wedge of fresh lemon or lime, milk, or freshly squeezed fruit juice mixed with sparkling water. Pop a carton of 100% unsweetened fruit juice in the freezer overnight. Pack it in your child’s lunchbox first thing and by lunchtime they will have a lovely slushy cold drink. Jamie Oliver is an English celebrity chef, restaurateur and media personality known for his food-focused television shows and cookbooks, and more recently his global campaign for better food education, especially in schools and school cafeterias and tuck shops. Source: http://www.jamieshomecookingskills.com/pdfs/fact-sheets/Perfect%20packed%20lunches.pdf
Help support children with cancer through CHOC-olate Did you know that every three minutes, somewhere in the world a family hears the devastating news that their child has been diagnosed with cancer? According to the American Childhood Cancer Organisation, globally more than 250 000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. Fortunately, through the advances made in treatment, childhood cancer is largely curable.
Monday, 15 February is International Childhood Cancer Day. To help play your part in supporting children with cancer and their families, the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation, which provides nationwide physical and psychosocial support to children with cancer, is making it that much easier with its CHOC-olate loyalty programme. Not only can people help raise funds for the organisation, but be rewarded for it. For a minimum monthly contribution, members gain access to an array of 2-for-the-price-of-1 benefits including 2-for-1 movie tickets nationwide, 2-for-1 dining at over 750 restaurants across the country, 2-for-1 beauty treatments at over 750 service providers, and 2-for-1 tickets from Computicket outlets, up to the value of R150 each. Benefits can
also be redeemed on holiday or travel, with venues spread throughout the country. Fully utilised benefits would be to the value of more than R3 000 a month. Of the minimum contribution, over 50% goes to CHOC and the remainder goes towards the benefit costs. If a member opts to increase the donation portion, then the addition goes entirely to CHOC. CHOC-olate will help ensure that CHOC expands services in line with the organisation’s growing number of beneficiaries. Without their holistic support, many children – particularly those from low-income households living far from treatment centres – would not be able to access or adhere to treatment, which can last up to three years.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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KNIGHT OF CUPS 11 March
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Love Yourself Artist: Justin Bieber
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Sorry Artist: Justin Bieber
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One Call Away Artist: Charlie Puth
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Me, Myself & I Artist: G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha
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Die a Happy Man Artist: Thomas Rhett
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When We Were Young Artist: Adele
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Somewhere on a Beach Artist: Dierks Bentley
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Hands To Myself Artist: Selena Gomez
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Cake by the Ocean Artist: DNCE
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LAERSKOOL LOUW GELDENHUYS (t) 011 782 5442 (e) pos@llg.co.za
Atletiek Top 20-atlete
Louwtjies gee om Ons bedank almal in die skool en gemeenskap vir hul bydraes met ons Waterprojek. Die water wat ons ingesamel het gaan nou na Kestell en Qwaqwa vir mense wat deur die droogte geraak word.
Baie geluk aan die leerlinge wat ons skool verteenwoordig het by die Top 20-Atletiekbyeenkoms vir laerskole te Ruimsig op Saterdag, 30 Januarie. Voor: Francois Steyn, Isabelle Johnson, Kimberley Swanepoel, Dirkie Viljoen, Strauss van der Merwe, Duard Buskes. Agter: Jasmine Barrows, Lané van der Elst, Danielle van Zyl, Carla Greyling, Mikha Ceronio, Wijon Buskes, Ethan van Zyl, Jacques Louw, Marco Odendal. Afwesig: Nikita Beck.
Interhuis-swemgala te Deutsche Schule Milpark Op Donderdag, 21 Januarie, het ons ons jaarlikse Interhuis-swemgala by die Duitse Skool gehou. Baie geluk aan Edré Buskes en Rebecca Louw wat vanjaar se Victor Ludorum- en Victrix Ludorum- swemmers is.
LAERSKOOL FAIRLAND (t) 011 678 4591/2 (e) karen@lsfairland.co.za
Personeel se eerste skooldag
Atletiek
Akademiese erekleure Graad 4- tot Graad 7-leerders ontvang akademiese erekleure.
Victor Ludorum – Mnr. Willie Goosen en Tian Muller.
Victrix Ludorum – Mnr. Willie Goosen en Clarise van Dyk.
LAERSKOOL FONTAINEBLEU (t) 011 791 6160/1 (e) skool@fontainebleau.co.za
Leiers 2016
Splinternuwe Graad 1’s Laerskool Fontainebleau het 2016 op ‘n hoë noot begin. Al 117 van ons splinternuwe Graad 1’s was baie opgewonde om by ons aan te sluit, en daar was nie een traantjie nie. Die maatjies het hul heel eerste saalbyeenkoms bygewoon. Dit was vir hulle baie opwindend.
Izelle van Molendorff
Zoë Hugo
Linda-Marie Badenhorst
Ethan van Zyl
Karla van Noordwyk
Graad 1-klas
Voor: Zander Schoeman, Zander Jansen van Rensburg, Dumel du Plessis, Somien Botha, Esther Aucamp, Zanell Marais, Josua Smith. Middel: Danielle du Preez, Chané Walters, Kyle Tredoux, Rickard Swartz, Petrus Pretorius, Mion van Tonder, Shani Mokken.
Hoofleiers 2016
William Morland (onderhoofseun), Marnitz van Jaarsveld (onderhoofseun), Zander Jansen van Rensburg( hoofseun), Marizaan Bester (hoofdogter), Simoné de Wet (onderhoofdogter), Christel Burchell (onderhoofdogter)
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LAERSKOOL JAN CELLIERS (t) 011 646 3336 (e) info@jancelliers.co.za
Suid-Afrikaanse Skaakkampioenskappe Die span het aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Junior Skaakkampioenskappe in Kaapstad deelgeneem. • Christian Nieuwoudt en Leon de Kock het albei bordpryse verower. Hulle 0.8span het ‘n silwer medalje gewen. • Louis Breytenbach het die beste gevaar in die Joburg Metro 0.8-span deur 5 van sy 7 spelle te wen.
• Micaela Staal het tweede en Amelie Nieuwoudt vyfde in die Dogters 0.12-afdeling geëindig. • Mignonne de Beer het tweede in Dogters 0.10-afdeling geëindig. Amelie Nieuwoudt, Micaela Staal en Mignonne de Beer het deurgedring na die SA Geslote Skaakkampioenskappe in Maart.
Eerste skooldag van 2016 Ons Graad 1-leerlinge was baie opgewonde om hulle eerste skooldag by Jan Celliers te begin. Elke klassie lui die klok van belofte, wat dan die begin van elke Graad 1 se skoolloopbaan aandui. Ballonne word deur elke kind in die skool in die lug gestuur as aanduiding dat ons moet droom in 2016. Mag 2016 vir al ons nuwe Graad 1-ouers en leerlinge ‘n jaar wees waarin drome bewaarheid word!
Voor: Vian Ziegenhagen, Louis Breytenbach, Elsje Calitz, Leon de Kock, William Jones, Francois Sandenberg, Ben Louw. Agter: Mignonne de Beer, Amelie Nieuwoudt, Micaela Staal, Janno Calitz, Christian Nieuwoudt, Liam Killian, Jacques Duvenhagen.
Interhuis-atletiek
Jan Celliers het met ‘n hoë spoed weggespring met die eerste Interhuis-atletiekbyeenkoms van die jaar.
Ons bou spangees vir ‘n sukesvolle, opwindende atletiekseisoen wat voorlê.
CRAIGHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 011 788 7223/4 (e) gazette@craighallprimary.co.za
Interhouse gala The Interhouse school gala was held on 22 January. Congratulations to all the teams for their manners, spirit, commitment and tenacity. The scores were as follow: Springbok – 494; Duiker – 394; Kudu – 371 and Impala – 351. The spirit trophy was awarded to Kudu. Well done!
Sarah’s Swim School
Grade 1 The new Grade 1s of 2016 are already hard at work.
The enclosure and heating additions by Sarah’s Swimming Academy will allow the children to enjoy swimming more, as they can now swim in a heated and covered pool. Our team swimming training will improve with training by Sarah Jonsson and Craig Groenewald. Sarah has achieved great swimming results and has numerous qualifications. Craig is a paralympian who has held as many as seven world records and currently holds 13 SA records. He is in the world rankings in Freestyle, Butterfly and Individual Medley. We are fortunate to have these talented swimmers as our coaches.
Sponsored car On Monday, 18 January, the entire school assembled on the top field to witness Auto Pedigree giving us the keys to a sponsored car at the handover ceremony. Craighall Primary is very fortunate to have been given this opportunity to use and ultimately own a Hyundai i20.
The captains and vice-captains of the winning house (Springbok): Kayla van Dyk, Kelly Wrench, Georgia Lund and Ayanda Buda with the trophy.
LAERSKOOL ESPERANZA (t) 011 673 6331 (e) laerskoolesperanza@telkomsa.net
Interlaer-medaljewenner
Ons trotse hoof, Mnr. Martin Bensch, en leerder Thuto Maamogawa met sy vier medaljes wat hy by die Interlaer Rooseveldt High ingepalm het.
Graad R-leerlinge speel heerlik buite
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ST PETER’S GIRLS PREP SCHOOL (t) 011 367 6631 (e) girlsreception@stpeters.co.za
St Peter’s Girls Prep school welcomes new headmaster St Peter’s Girls Prep School is delighted to welcome new headmaster, Darrel Webb, in 2016. We wish him many happy and fulfilling years at the school. Situated in Paulshof, St Peter’s Girls Prep School shares a campus with ‘brother school’, St Peter’s Boys Prep. The school celebrates its 10th birthday in 2016. The Boys’ School and 36-acre campus is 65 years old! Darrel’s daughter, Jessica, was one of the founding pupils of St Peter’s Girls School and is currently in
Grade 11 at t Peter’s College. His son, Jont, has recently started Grade 8, also at St Peter’s College. Darrel’s wife, Jo, runs her own tennis and swimming business and has been involved in coaching tennis at the school for many years. Darrel started his teaching career at St Stithians College, where he taught for nine years. He then spent seven years at St David’s Marist, Inanda as deputy headmaster in charge of Academics. From there he
moved to Dainfern College as principal, a post he held for 10 years. His warm, nurturing and fun-loving personality has already won the hearts of pupils and staff alike at St Peter’s Girls Prep. Darrel’s knowledge and understanding of educational trends, his confidence and his wealth of experience is evident. Congratulations Darrel!
Headmaster Darrel Webb and Heather Kissack, Head of Junior Prep.
Headmaster Darrel Webb has tea with the new girls to the school.
Headmaster Darrel Webb
ST PETER’S BOYS PREP SCHOOL (t) 011 705 3423 (e) reception@stpeters.co.za
St Peter’s Prep School’s charity water collection St Peter’s Prep Schools held a civvies day on 22 January and collected still water for charity as payment for wearing civvies. Hundreds of bottles were donated and were collected this morning by H2O 4 Hooves and Heels. The water will be taken to the Free State community in Senekal, which has been badly affected by the South African drought. To see what wonderful work they are doing, please follow their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ H2O4Hooves/?notif_t=fbpage_fan_ invite. We are pleased that St Peter’s could contribute to this very worthy cause.
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2015 MATRICULANTS ACHIEVE 100% Pass with 97% University Entrance / 103 Students with 99 Achieving University Entrance Mr Rui Morais, acting headmaster of St Peter’s College, congratulates all students across the country who passed their final examinations. Mr Morais thanks all the teachers of St Peter’s College who have given tirelessly of themselves to ensure the academic success of the College students: “Our teachers do not only teach our students but also direct them ‘bravely into the future’. Attaining 100% pass rate with 97% university entrance is testament to our academic excellence.” Our students achieved 126 distinctions overall: 17 in English, 15 in Maths Core, 10 in Life Science, 5 in Geography. 12
students took Drama to matric and 9 attained distinctions. Overall: 74% achieved C and above; 30% achieved B and above; 17% achieved A and above. 1 Harry Joannou – overall average 86% Harry was a White Blazer recipient at the College. Besides excellent academics, he is the proud recipient of South African colours for Scouts. Harry received a number of awards at prizegiving; however it was the Headmaster’s Award that set him aside from his peers. The recipient is courageous, confident to act in accordance with his beliefs, has an inner strength and an honest
outlook on life. Harry achieved an outstanding 96% for Mathematics in his final results.Harry will be studying Business Sciences at UCT next year. 2 Roger Wyllie – overall average 85.7% Roger was our Dux Scholar of 2015. He is a diligent young man who sets a high standard for himself. He is a proud recipient of a White Blazer, which is an indication that Roger has fully embraced College life by involving himself at a high standard in co-curricular social responsibility, as well as academics. Roger achieved 90% in both Mathematics and Business Studies in his final results. His Business Studies result
placed him in the top 1% of the IEB results. We wish Roger much success with his application to the North American IV League of Universities. 3 Ryan Shackleton – overall average 84% Ryan is a talented Mathematics and Science student. He was awarded a number of trophies at prizegiving. These awards were for Advanced Programme Mathematics and Senior Physical Science. In keeping with these results, he attained 84% average in his final examinations with 91% in Mathematics. Ryan will be studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pretoria next year.
4 Tamzyn Smith – overall average 83% Tamzyn was a prefect and top French student. She was awarded prizes for French, English, Creative Mathematics and highest aggregate for Afrikaans. She achieved 90% in her English final examination and was in the top 1% of the English IEB results. Tamzyn will be studying towards a BSc Environmental Science at Wits. 5 Danielle Rubbers – overall average 81% In line with her Visual Culture Studies award at prizegiving, Danielle attained 88% for Visual Art in her final examination. She will be studying Mechanical Engineering at Tuks.
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PARKTOWN BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 011 642 4531/2 (e) info@parktownboys.com
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PBHS has a 100% matric pass rate and prides itself on high academic standards.
Rowing is a much-loved sport by many of our boys.
Many hours have been spent on developing rugby in terms of coaching and our players.
Our boys enjoying cricket season.
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BRYANSTON HIGH SCHOOL (t) 011 706 6010 (e) bryhigh@bryanston.com
Bryanston High School awarded top school for sixth year running Bryanston High School have been awarded the Top Gauteng Department of Education School in the North for the sixth year in a row, based on the results of the matric examinations. Bryanston High School had many learners with outstanding results and the school achieved a 100% pass rate. Cameron Matthews was last year’s top achieving learner. He received eight distinctions, including a phenomenal 91% final average for Physical Science. Both Bryanston High School Presidents of the Representative Council of Learners (head boy and head girl) achieved excellent results, proving again why they were selected to lead the way in 2015. Tamara Mushani (head hirl) achieved seven distinctions and Kganya Rapoo (head boy) five distinctions. Eleven learners achieved five or more distinctions in the 2015 matric examinations, with many more learners achieving four or three. Well done to the class of 2015!
Daniel Salgado (6 distinctions), Cameron Matthews (8 distinctions), Kathryn Pike (5 distinctions), Kganya Rapoo (5 distinctions), Alyssa Paul (5 distinctions), Tamara Mushani (7 distinctions), Xiao Fei Wang (6 distinctions), Shayur Arijune (5 distinctions) and Nikheel Meghraj (7 distinctions) celebrate their outstanding results in the 2015 matric examinations.
A new generation of triathlon champions for Bryanston High School Bryanston High School has had many triathlon champions in recent history, with many of them not only representing as top performers in Gauteng but also competing on an international level, representing South Africa all around the world. Cameron McNair (Grade 11) is the next generation of triathlete at
Cameron McNair competing in the Trinity Triathlon Series in Germiston in December 2015.
Grade 8 class of 2016 share a celebration of tradition Induction at Bryanston High School is a special tradition that many Bryanstonians hold close to their hearts. At Bryanston High we have a saying, or rather an ethos, that each member of the Bryanston family, be it learners or staff, are at all times ‘burning the blue flame’. This statement describes the spirit of Bryanston High School that in all things, at all times, every Bryanstonian is expected and encouraged to act with integrity, passion and enthusiasm. The Grade 8s of 2016 were welcomed into the Bryanston High School family as they symbolically lit their flames (candles) for the first time and pledged to uphold the ‘Blue Flame’ spirit for their duration at Bryanston High School and beyond. Parents, siblings and family gathered to witness the occasion. Mr Aidan Hillebrand, School Governing Body Chairman at Bryanston High School, challenged the Grade 8s to pump themselves up each day by putting on a song that would help them realise their best each day. Mr Hillebrand suggested the song ‘Best Day of My Life’ by the American Authors and encouraged the Grade 8s to view every day as the potential to be the best day of their lives. The Grade 8s then joined in song along with the American Authors’ track and they were later joined by the teaching staff – a joyous moment for all in attendance. Bryanston High School cannot wait to witness the victories and successes of the Grade 8s of 2016 over the next five years!
Bryanston High School who is already achieving remarkable feats. Cameron recently competed in the Central Gauteng Triathlon Championships and placed first in his age group, earning him a place in the Central Gauteng team for the South African Triathlon Championships set to take place on 12 March in Bloemfontein.
Grade 8 learners of Bryanston High School proudly hold up their candles that symbolise the ‘Blue Flame’ spirit of Bryanston High School.
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Understand that you’ll be moving a lot. Depending on the school you’re at, there could be more subjects and you’ll have more classrooms – one for every subject. Be ready to move around. To survive this, remember what classrooms they are in and where the classrooms are, and meet the teachers to make a good impression.
Understand the newness of high school. There are more difficult classes, strict teachers, and more classrooms! Don’t worry: there are some advantages: more friends, more freedom (hopefully!) and possibly a new hobby or experience! There will be a lot of differences, so go along with it and don’t feel stressed about the change.
Learn about your teachers. If you have strict teachers, try to stay on their good side, hand in your homework, and be thoughtful.
Know who to watch out for. Don’t mess with drama. If anyone threatens or bullies you, tell an adult you trust to help you with it. Be prepared for the cafeteria. Try to make at least one new friend in every class and try to eat healthily. Remember to stay good in school. Do your homework. Make sure you study for tests! You don’t need an ‘A’ for everything, but an ‘F’ on everything is not good! Plan for enough time to study for tests and take notes during class.
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SPORT HIGHLIGHTS 2016
ENGLAND IN SOUTH AFRICA ODI SERIES 3–14 FEBRUARY AUSTRALIA IN SOUTH AFRICA T20I SERIES 4, 6 & 9 MARCH ICC WORLD TWENTY20 11 MARCH – 3 APRIL WEST INDIES TRI-NATION SERIES 6–24 JUNE
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 18–31 JANUARY
SEVENS RUGBY NEW ZEALAND 30–31 JAN AUSTRALIA 6–7 FEB USA 4 - 6 MARCH CANADA 12–13 MARCH HONG KONG 8–10 APRIL SINGAPORE 16–17 APRIL FRANCE 14–15 MAY ENGLAND 20–22 MAY
ROLAND GARROS 22 MAY – 5 JUNE WIMBLEDON 27 JUNE – 10 JULY WIMBLEDON 27 JUNE – 10 JULY
SUPER RUGBY 26 FEB – 6 AUG
US OPEN 29 AUGUST – 11 SEPTEMBER
TEAM ST STITHIANS PRETORIA BOYS’ HIGH GLENWOOD GREY COLLEGE BOLAND LANDBOU RONDEBOSCH KES ST JOHN’S COLLEGE
PLAYED 22 27 19 16 12 20 17 28
AVG POINTS 9,79 8,27 7,68 7,58 7,47 7,44 7,42 7,04
CRICKET XI
Grey College lost some valuable footing on the table when they got comprehensibly beaten twice by Pretoria Boys’ High to slip down the rankings. PBHS are enjoying a mighty revival of fortunes as they surge up to the second spot on the table just behind a rampant St Stithians, who are way out in front. The other Pretoria outfit that is experiencing a good run of form of late are Affies, who accounted for a useful St John’s College side with Iahn Grobler striking an important 90 runs not out in the winning cause. Rondebosch slipped out of the top five following a somewhat unexpected loss to SACS when Taun Harrison ripped through the ‘Bosch middle order with figures of 4/55.
U15 CRICKET RANKINGS 3 February, 2016 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CRICKET U15
TEAM KES CLIFTON AFFIES RONDEBOSCH DHS WESTVILLE CBC BOKSBURG PAARL GIM
PLAYED 2 5 2 8 2 2 2 8
RIO 2016 OLYMPICS 5–21 AUGUST
THE US OPEN 16–19 JUNE
PARALYMPICS 7–18 SEPTEMBER
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 14–17 JULY US PGA 28–31 JULY
RSA VS IRELAND 11, 18 & 25 JUNE
FIRST XI CRICKET RANKINGS 2 February 2016 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
THE US MASTERS 7–10 APRIL
AVG POINTS 13,00 9,54 8,75 8,40 8,05 7,95 7,50 7,28
It is still early days for the U15 teams, with many of the teams having only played a couple of matches. The entry criteria into the rankings are two matches, so there are still many teams that will join the table as the outstanding results trickle in and as more matches are played. Yet credit must go to KES, who have started the season well with a couple of wins that included a huge victory over neighbours, St John’s College, which included a swashbuckling 122 runs by Bryce Parsons. Clifton, who have managed to keep together their formidable U14 team of 2015, look likely to also challenge for the top spot all season long and will be a difficult outfit to defeat.
GIRLS’ WATER POLO RANKINGS 1 February 2016 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
TEAM STIRLING CRAWFORD ST MARYS WAVERLEY ST STITHIANS DURBAN GC ROEDEAN PEARSON COLLEGIATE ST DOMINICS FOURWAYS CLARENDON DSG KINGSWOOD PRETORIA GIRLS ST PETERS KINGSMEAD SOMERSET DURBAN GHS RANDPARK KRUGERSDORP
PLAYED 7 2 4 8 2 3 11 7 2 6 5 5 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 1
AVG POINTS 5,31 5,14 4,90 4,86 4,65 4,61 4,51 3,36 2,91 2,41 2,01 1,99 1,53 1,52 1,21 0,52 0,30 0,18 0,16 -0,11
WATER POLO Stirling have kicked off their season in dramatic fashion, winning all their matches, including Pearson and Collegiate, to lead the SA Schools Girls Water Polo Rankings. It is still very early in the season and much will change on the table as more matches are played. The likes of St Mary’s Waverley, St Stithians and Reddam are expected to feature prominently as the year progresses.