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HANDRÉ POLLARD Back with a
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Handré Pollard 22-year-old rugby star Handré Pollard is the new Bulls captain and has recently led the team to a 28–7 victory over Chiefs in a pre-season match. He started his senior career with the Blue Bulls as a 19-year-old. He made his Springbok debut on 28 June 2014 (against Scotland in the incoming tour series) and has 20 caps for the Springboks. He was a key contributor to South Africa’s resurgence from their shock defeat against Japan at the 2015 Rugby World Cup to reaching the semi-final against the All Blacks. He has scored 188 points in his short international career so far.
Q: Describe the experience to play against Paarl Boys’ High in the biggest Interschools match in the world. What is the exceptional relationship between the schools that makes this clash so special? A: It is always difficult to describe … it is something one cannot explain to people who were not at one of those schools. It is incredibly competitive, but very good friendships are also formed. The town (Paarl) is divided into two for that week and all academic responsibilities are pushed aside. Q: What was it like to play in a World Cup tournament? A: It was truly a dream come true! To play in a test for the Boks is already amazing, but to represent your country in the World Cup is something completely else. Even though we just came short, it was the proudest moment of my life. I hope I get such an opportunity again. Q: What is the best part of being a professional rugby player? A: The friendships and bonds that are formed. Everyone plays for different reasons. I play to provide for my family one day, yes, but also for the friendships and the feeling in the locker room after a win. Q: What is less pleasant about your career, apart from injuries? A: We can only play for a limited time and must be able to live after rugby. The number of days away from home – yes, it is wonderful to be on tour and see the world, but time with family and friends is precious. Q: You were on the sideline for quite some time with injuries. How did you keep yourself busy? A: The rehab part of an injury takes much more time than people realise. Any rugby player will tell you that it is harder to come back from injury than what it is to play. But I played a lot of golf and spent time with friends and family. Q: As the new Super Rugby captain of the Bulls, how do you regard this challenge, especially in light of your relatively young age? A: I am young, but I’ve been playing senior rugby for quite a while and have a lot of experience. I will do my best to use everything I have learned up to now and that I will still learn this year to lead my team, and also to lead by example.
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Primary Schools: Bryanston, Fontainebleau, Louw Geldenhuys, Craighall, Esperanza, St Peter’s Boys Prep, St Peter’s Girls Prep,
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Q: How have you experienced the recent matches in Australia, where you played a Super Rugby warm-up game against Chiefs and also took part in the Brisbane Global Tens? A: There were many positives and also negatives, at which we will be hard at work to fix before the Stormers game. But on the whole it was a very good tour, and it was also good for the team spirit. Q: How do you feel about your chances in the upcoming Super Rugby tournament, starting for the Bulls against the Stormers in Cape Town on 25 February? A: I believe we have a very good chance, just like all the other teams. We participate to win the competition – anything else we will regard as unsuccessful. Q: How do you handle the fame and attention that come your way as a high profile player? A: Oh, there are pros and cons. One should always remember that you were young at one time and looked up to the Boks. As long as your support system with family and friends are in place, everything else is minor. Q: What are the goals that you would like to reach in your rugby career? A: At the moment, just to be back on the field and to do my best for the Bulls and hopefully to get back into the Bok squad. I will then again look at my goals. Q: What makes your heart beat faster when you are away from the rugby field?A: My My fiancée, Marise Malherbe! Q: What are your hobbies? Other sports you enjoy playing? A: I am crazy for golf – even though I can’t play often, I enjoy it a lot.
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Q: You attended Paarl Gymnasium High School. What was the experience like to be at such a prestigious high school? How did it influence your rugby career? A: It was an incredible experience. I have learned to constantly play at the highest level of South African schools rugby and to handle the pressure.
Q: What is your wish for Springbok rugby? A: My wish is for the South African public to be behind the Boks. The past twelve months were not good, but we have incredible talent in the country and can be the best in the world again.
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Winners of January freebies Leandie’s self-help book Leandie – Comfortable In Your Own Skin Tasha Barnardo Leandie – Gemaklik In Jou Eie Lyf Sonet Crous
The Lose It! Magazine Cookbook Johnene Steenkamp
BRYANSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 011 7061263 (e) newsletter@bryanstonprimary.co.za Tribute to rugby icon Joost van der Westhuizen Bryanston Primary School’s learners and staff paid tribute to the late rugby icon Joost van der Westhuizen on Friday, 10 February, by wearing green and gold and supporting the J9 Foundation.
CRAIGHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 011 788 7223/4 (e) gazette@craighallprimary.co.za Grade 7 Monitors 2017 Congratulations to the 2017 Grade 7 Monitors.
Valentine’s Day muffins There were many happy smiles on the faces of learners on Valentine’s Day at Craighall Primary School. This year they all received a very special muffin especially baked by the principal, Mrs Prout Jones, who was demonstrating the concept that ‘love’ is a verb and a noun. By doing the act of baking, she demonstrated love as a verb for all the pupils at the school.
KING EDWARD VII PREPARATORY SCHOOL (t) 011 648 1000 (e) bbennet@keps.co.za Baseball Congratulations to the following boys on their selection to GPBC baseball teams:
KEPS Celebrates 110 years in 2017
Joshua Barrett (U12A), Cuan Hoffmann (U15B) and Michael Barrett (U12A).
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LAERSKOOL ESPERANZA (t) 011 673 6331 (e) laerskoolesperanza@telkomsa.net Valentynsdag
Inter Cluster Athletics We had great results with our Inter Cluster Athletics meeting. The following learners has proved to be a force to be reckoned with and has gone through to the next D10 meeting: • Welile Ncube: 100 m/2nd place with 784 points/time 13.53 • Tshepo Nkay: 80 m/2nd place with 691 points/time 12:32 • Francis Shaba: u/12 Long Jump/2nd place 849 points/4.58m Well done, Essies, we are proud of you.
Ons Valentynsdag by die skool was vet pret. Onnies, julle was groot sports. Dankie vir almal se insette. Kinders, julle het so mooi gelyk. The atmosphere was electric!!! Great day!!
RANDPARK PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 011 793 7434 (e) info@randparkprimary.co.za Inter-house swimming gala
Rand Park Primary held their Inter-house swimming gala on Friday, 20 February.
Best dressed: Falcons.
Junior Victor Ludorum: Godfrey Khuvutlu.
Best Spirit and Overall winners: Eagles.
Junior Victrix Ludorum: Leena Boukrout.
Senior Victor Ludorum: Rhys Meyer.
Senior Victrix Ludorum: Shanel Hassein.
LAERSKOOL FONTAINEBLEAU (t) 011 791 6160/1 (e) skool@fontainebleau.co.za Interlaer en Cluster Baie dankie aan al die atlete wat so hard geoefen het die seisoen en hul beste gegee het by die Interlaer. Dankie ook aan al die afrigters vir hul insette en harde werk by die oefeninge en byeenkomste. Baie geluk aan die atlete wat Vrydag 10 Februarie aan die Intercluster by Ruimsig deelgeneem het. • 0/7 Alyssa Edwards, Rita Kruger • 0/10 Disa-Mari Brönn, Liam Post • 0/11 Chané Vermeulen, Gustav Zeiler, Elaine Wijnbeek, Nicola Keulder, Talita du Toit, Mignon la Grange, RJ Barnard, Willie Lindeque, Christiaan van Rooyen • 0/12 Melissa Colin, Geneva Barnard, Carla van Jaarsveld, Anton van Tonder, Michael Jooste, Wietske Visser, Henro Steyn, Shani Jansen van Rensburg, Nina Harbron • 0/13 Kayla la Grange, Jean-Louis van Rensburg, Nadja Watney, Minyonne Schutte, Zonica Lindeque, Jordan Botha, Johané Fritz
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Top 20 Atletiekbyeenkoms
Mnr. Arno Faber en Kayla la Grange.
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Die enigste Top 20 Atletiekbyeenkoms vir laerskole in die land is op Saterdag, 28 Januarie by Ruimsig aangebied deur Laerskool Fontainebleau. 32 Laerskole van regoor die noordelike provinsies het met nagenoeg 650 atlete aan die byeenkoms deelgeneem. Fontainebleau het ‘n algehele 5de plek behaal. Kayla la Grange het trofeë gewen vir beste naelloper en beste baanatleet. Baie geluk aan al die atlete – voorwaar ‘n puik prestasie! Baie dankie aan almal wat betrokke was by die byeenkoms en in die besonder aan mnr. Appel van der Westhuizen vir die puik organisasie. Laerskool Fontainebleau kan met trots terugkyk na ‘n baie suksesvolle byeenkoms.
LAERSKOOL LOUW GELDENHUYS (t) 011 782 5442 (e) pos@llg.co.za Lego-projek 2017 Op Dinsdag, 14 Februarie het Louwtjies se Lego-projek afgeskop. Die projek is daarop gemik om boublokke vir die lewe te bou. Ons eerste waarde: Deursettingsvermoe.
BRYANSTON HIGH SCHOOL (t) 011 706 6010 (e) bryhigh@bryanston.com Cheerleaders awarded Gauteng and SAMCA colours The Bryanston High School cheerleading squad is not only ranked third nationally, but also boasts the fact that recently many of our squad members were awarded Gauteng and SAMCA (South
African Majorette and Cheerleading Association) colours. We are extremely proud to have you all as members of our cheerleading squad and we cannot wait to see your performances in 2017.
Kgola Rahube, Shannon Penny, Crystal Murray, Kate Enslin, Jess Muller, Philani Dlamini were awarded their Gauteng colours for cheerleading.
Jess Muller, Shannon Penny, Philani Dlamini, Vongai Chibvongodze were awarded SAMCA colours.
Swimming news Bryanstonian swim stars, Megan and Rogan Shepherd, swam in the Gauteng School Trials on the weekend of 18 to 19 February 2017. Rogan received a silver medal for 100m Fly and bronze for the 200m IM (Individual Medley) in the category for boys 16-17 years old. Megan received a gold medal for the 200m IM (Individual Medley) and silver for 50m Freestyle in the category for girls 14-15 years old. The Gauteng Team will be announced on the 10 March 2017 and we wish Megan and Rogan the very best for this announcement. We are so proud to have you both as part of the BHS Swim Team!
PARKTOWN BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 011 642 4531/2 (e) info@parktownboys.com Valentine’s Day The school band had an exciting morning out as they played for Parktown Girls High School yesterday at their assembly. The girls were thoroughly entertained. Well done boys!
Boarding house The boarding house construction is moving along very quickly and we hope to be finished within the next few months. Should you require any further information on the hostel, please contact Kevin Stippel on stippelk@parktownboys.com Thank you so much to all those who have so generously donated to this project already!
Squash The 1st squash team played at the St Andrews squash festival in Bloemfontein.
Co-ed gala Our boys recently participated in the co-ed gala.
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ST PETER’S BOYS PREP SCHOOL (t) 011 705 3423 (e) reception@stpeters.co.za
ST PETER’S GIRLS PREP SCHOOL (t) 011 367 6631 (e) girlsreception@stpeters.co.za
St Peter’s Prep ‘Year of the Woman’ St Peter’s Prep Schools have earmarked 2017 as the Year of the Woman. The role of women as caregivers, nurturers and a myriad other roles is being acknowledged. The inaugural Year of the Woman event took place on Saturday, 4 February and was attended by almost 150 women. This morning involved a champagne brunch followed by icebreakers, breakaway sessions and keynote addresses.
The event served as a springboard for further dialogue to interrogate and challenge perceptions of women, even among the pupils of our Boys and Girls Schools. Interesting suggestions and ideas emanated from the event, which will provide material for further engagement and will be pursued. The programme is incorporated into the academic curriculum at both St Peter’s Prep Schools.
ST PETER’S COLLEGE (t) 011 807 5315 (e) info@stpeterscollege.co.za White Blazer achievers The White Blazer is the highest achievement at St Peter’s College. It is awarded in recognition of achieving Full Colours in Sport, Cultural and Academic and completion of the St Peter’s College Community Service requirements. Congratulations to our two matriculants who received this prestigious award at the prize-giving ceremony held on 31 January 2017 in acknowledgement of their 2016 results:
• Teagan Leroni (Grade 12): Full Colours in Academics, Drama and Squash, as well as having met the Community Service requirements of St Peter’s • Jamie Edwards (Grade 12): Honours in Swimming, Full Colours in Academics, Athletics, Dance, Drama and Netball, as well as having met the Community Service requirements of St Peter’s
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Teagan Leroni, Mrs Shelly Matthews (Deputy Head: Academics) and Jamie Edwards.
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NORTHCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL
(t) 011 476 1544 (e) awilkins@northcliffhigh.co.za
Fabulous February and sporting achievements at Northcliff High School The month of February has been a tremendously busy one and along with various activities, we have seen some outstanding achievements from our sporting teams.
Swimming Super 5 gala Northcliff competed in the Interhigh Swimming Super 5 gala, where all five competing schools were hosted at Rand Park High School. We left NHS home with the Super 5 trophy, and we are immensely proud to be bringing the trophy back home again, for the 18th year in a row! Results: • 1st Place: Northcliff High School 961 points • 2nd Place: Fourways High School 731 points • 3rd Place: Rand Park High School 691 points • 4th Place: Bryanston High School 418 points • 5th Place: Hyde Park High School 328 points
2017 Councillors
Cricket It was an historic win for Northcliff as the 1st Team Cricket boys won their match over Pretoria Affies. Northcliff won the game by 7 wickets. We are all incredibly proud of the boys on their victory win against Affies.
The 2017 Councillors all received their black ties at the official induction. We have no doubt that the 2017 councillors will strive to set an upstanding example amongst their fellow students and continue to make our school great.
HOËRSKOOL RANDBURG (t) 011 782 6226 (e) sport@hsrandburg.co.za
FOURWAYS HIGH SCHOOL (t) 011 465 1104/07 (e) fourways@4ways.co.za Cricket Fourways won the U15A vs St Dunstan’s College match with a score of 120 for 9 all out.
Teagan McGinley
Senior prizegiving
Teagan McGinley has achieved great success in Eisteddfods, both nationally and regionally. She has been involved in musical theatre and has sung at various charity and corporate events, most recently the GDE Grade 12 District Awards Ceremony.
Matric student Reiley Walther is congratulated by Deputy Principal Mr G Neilson.
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KING EDWARD VII SCHOOL (t) 011 551 5800 (e) www.kes.co.za Tradition of academic excellence Congratulations to the Academic Staff and Top Achievers of the Class of 2016. The Johannesburg East District Academic awards for the NSC examinations of 2016 were held at Crawford College on Friday evening 27 January 2017 and King Edward VII School walked away with top honours.
Ms Avidon (HOD) and Mrs Naidoo: Top Educators (Johannesburg East) for Accounting. King Edward VII School Accounting Departmentawarded Highest Average in Accounting in the Johannesburg East District.
Mrs Asvat: Mathematical Literacy.
King Edward VII School Mathematics and Mathematics Literacy Department: awarded Highest Average in Mathematics in the Johannesburg East District. FRONT: Mrs Asvat, Ms Naidoo, Mrs Wadee, Mrs Chigumba. MIDDLE: Mr Crossley, Mrs Kiewitz, Ms Sturmheit, Mr Magubane. BACK: Mr Khanye, Ms Kyte (HOD of Mathematics), Mr Thompson.
Devon Nell was awarded the Top Learner in Engineering Graphics and Design in the Johannesburg East District.
Byron Christou was awarded 3rd place overall in the NSC Johannesburg East District.
King Edward VII School Accounting and Mathematics Departments: Highest Average in JHB East District.
HELPMEKAAR KOLLEGE (t) 011 339 2226/7 (e) info@helpmekaar.co.za Wêreldjeugspele wink vir Jonathan de Lacey Jonathan de Lacey is ‘n 17-jarige seun verbonde aan Helpmekaar Kollege en ‘n kranige atleet. Hy is tans die nommer een gewigstootatleet in sy ouderdom in die wêreld, en spog met ‘n persoonlike beste afstand van 19,88 meter – die grootste afstand wat nóg hierdie jaar gegooi is. Jonathan word al drie jaar afgerig deur mnr. Francois de Wit, ook verbonde aan Helpmekaar en ‘n oud-Springbokatleet wat sélf in gewigstoot uitgeblink het. Volgens De Wit is Jonathan se mikpunt om ‘n goue medalje tydens die Wêreldjeugspele te wen, en werk hulle nou daaraan om vir dié spele te kwalifiseer. Die spele word in Julie in Nairobi, die hoofstad van Kenia, aangebied. Jonathan volg ‘n strawwe oefenprogram om hom vir Julie voor te berei, en konsentreer daarop om ‘n goeie balans tussen tegniek en krag te handhaaf. Hy skryf sy sukses toe aan die feit dat hy ‘n uitstekende afrigter het wat daarin slaag om sy entoesiasme en passie elke dag te vernuwe en te ontwikkel.
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