AWSUM Northern Natal March 2023 edition

AWSUM gesels met Retief Goosen oor sy skooljare

Retief Goosen (The Goose), oud HTS Tom Naudé - leerder en wenner van twee Amerikaanse Ope Gholftoernooie, praat oor sy skooljare in Polokwane. Behalwe vir sy 36 oorwinnigs as professionele gholfer en sy sewe PGA Toer - oorwinnings, haal Retief ook die World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019.

Ons moet begin deur te vra oor jou skoolloopbaan. Wat sal jy altyd van jou skool onthou?

Wat ek onthou, is dat die onderwysers by my skool streng was. As jy stout was die klas, het jy pakslae gekry. Daar was `n paar onderwysers wat gholf gespeel het en ek het saam met hulle gespeel, maar ek het nog steeds deugeloop as ek stout was.

Aan watter sport het jy op skool deelgeneem?

Vir my was dit net gholf elke dag. Op laerskool het ek wel rugby gespeel. Ek was binne senter, maar het van 12 jaar oud op gholf begin fokus deur gholfboeke wat in die huis was, te lees - onder andere boeke van Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus en Gary Player. Daai dae was daar nie videos nie, so ek moes in `n spiëel oefen alles wat ek in die boeke geleer het.

Watter tipe ou was jy op skool?

Ek was maar `n stil ou op skool en my eie ding gedoen. Ek was `n prefek in my laaste jaar, so dit was lekker om stoute ouens by onderwysers aan te kla.

Vertel ons meer oor jou grootwordjare in Polokwane. Polokwane was maar klein tydens my grootwordjare. Ek kon met my fiets orals heen ry. Ons het naby genoeg aan Polokwane Gholfklub gebly dat ek met my gholfstokke en sak op my fiets kon ry en vinnig nege gate na skool kon speel.

Wat is die beste raad wat jy al ooit ontvang het en wat jy vandag met ons lesers wil deel?

Niks kom verniet nie. Jy moet hard werk.

As jy nie `n gholfspeler was nie, watter sport sou jy wou beoefen? Gholf was alles vir my. As dit nie gewerk het nie, sou ek seker nie `n ander sport beoefen het nie. Tydens `n onderhoud met die Polokwane Review vertel Retief: “Ons het altyd vir ure gholfballe agter in die tuin geslaan en my ma het ons uitgetrap, want ons het haar gras uitgeslaan” onthou Retief. “Ek het my liefde vir gholf by my pa geleer en dan natuurlik by Francois my broer ook. Ek het vir hom gecaddy,” skerts Retief.

Wat sou jy sê vat dit van `n speler om die hoogste vlak van `n sportsoort te bereik en daar te bly?

“Dissipline en harde werk! My pa het geglo dat as jy iets wil hê, moet jy daarvoor werk en voluit daarvoor gaan. Hy het vir jou die geleentheid gegee, maar jy moes ‘n sukses daarvan maak. My pa se werketiek is iets wat oorgespoel het na my gholf. Met talent en harde werk, kan jy net suksesvol wees en ek is dankbaar daarvoor,” vertel Retief vir die Polokwane Review.

In dieselfde berig, berig die Polokwane Review dat oom Theo Goosen, Retief se pa, op 21 Desember 2022 op die ouderdom van 89 oorlede is. Tot die dag van sy dood het Oom Theo gholfraad met Retief gedeel en hy onthou hoe sy pa ‘n paar keer in Amerika en Engeland gaan gholf kyk het. “Sy tydsberekening was nie altyd so goed met die raad nie, en as ek nie goed gespeel het nie, het hy sommer sy vliegtuigkaartjie vervroeg en teruggevlieg.”

Retief Goosen is as 16 - jarige deur weerlig op die golfbaan raakgeslaan toe hy en sy neef Henri `n rondte gholf op `n Woensdagmiddag gespeel het. Toe dit op die vyfde gat begin reën, het hulle gaan skuil onder `n afdak, maar toe die reën opklaar, het hulle verder gaan speel. Dis toe wat hy deur die weerlig geslaan is en 20 minute later in die hosipitaal wakker geword het. Nadat sy neef gaan hulp soek het by die klubhuis het hy `n dokter gekry wat toevallig gholf gespeel het en Retief vertel dié dokter het sy lewe daardie dag gered. Na 3 weke wat hy nie skoene kon aantrek nie as gevolg van sy brandwonde, was hy terug op die gholfbaan en toe het sy golf vlamgevat, want mens besef jy kon dood gewees het.

Destyds het Retief die volgende wenk aan `n jong opkomende gholfer gegee: Hou jou fokus en neem die spel net hou vir hou, Vergeet van die toernooi en vergeet waar jy op die punteleêr lê.

My pa het geglo dat as jy iets wil hê, moet jy daarvoor werk en voluit daarvoor gaan.

Retief (The Goose) Goosen. Foto: Instagram

Retief Goosen saam met Gary Player (Foto: Instagram)

This article was written by a human, and not by ChatGPT

It’s important for us to keep our readers well informed about the use of ChatGPT, as most people don’t really know how to use it to its full potential, that’s why we want to share some of the best ChatGPT use cases, prompts and examples with you.

ChatGPT is a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that came out November 2022 that provides quick, well-formulated answers to a variety of questions and is going to revolutionize the way we do things and the way we communicate. This powerful tool answers questions in a conversational style. You type your question, and it types back…within seconds, no matter the question. Since its launch, the bot has amassed more than a million subscribers and more than 100 million monthly active users.

Did you know CatchGPT can give you product recommendations? Prompt it with something like “I’m looking for a new pair of running shoes. Do you have any product recommendations?” and it will give you a list of some of the best options out there. It’ll even tell you about the differences between them, so you can make an informed decision.

ChatGPT can help you in the kitchen with recipe suggestions

Prompt it with something like “I have some leftover chicken and a can of black beans. Can you suggest a recipe and instructions to make?” and it will give you a list of ingredients and instructions.

ChatGPT can act as your own personal career coach. Prompt it with something like “act as an interviewer and ask me about my strengths” and it will start asking you questions as if you were being interviewed in real life.

ChatGPT can help you improve your confidence in social situations. Prompt it with something like “I’m looking for a conversation starter. Do you have any suggestions?” and it’ll give you some examples to get a conversation going.

ChatGPT’s language translation feature is also very impressive. Type in something like “translate this sentence to French” and it will give you the French equivalent.

ChatGPT can also recommend all sorts of entertainment based on your preferences. If you’re into historical fiction books, just ask it to recommend something for you. It’ll give you a list of options and it’s not just limited to books. You can also use it to discover new movies, music and more - a great way to find new enjoyable entertainment options.

With Chat GPT rising in popularity, what’s a parent to do?

There is no stopping the impact AI technology will have going forward, and Chat GPT is likely just the start of this era in education. Have an open conversation with your children and guide them through this transition so that they are aware of the risks and benefits of the technology. Explore the platform with them and work with their curiosity. Encourage your kids to use Chat GPT alongside an adults to get ideas about things they’re interested in, like music. Families can explore the tool together and try prompts that are fun, inspiring or helpful.

Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT in Education

The topic of AI tools and how they impact education is incredibly important and we have to ask what are some of the possible impacts of AI tools like Chat GPT on teachers and students?

How do I prevent cheating and plagiarism when tools like this exist?

How do I talk to my learners about Chat GPT?

What are the pro’s and con’s?

Can we stop it being used by learners?

Should we even try and stop it?

If not, how will it likely change teaching methods and approaches?

Can it actually be harnessed for good?

Some pro’s include:

ChatGPT is like having a personal tutor right at your fingertips. It can help with homework and explain difficult concepts in a way that’s easy to understand. For example let’s say you’re struggling to understand the concept of momentum, just ask ChatGPT to explain it to you like you’re five years old and it’ll give you a simple explanation that even a child could understand and if you have any follow-up questions it can help with those too this is such a great way to get a little extra help and support with schoolwork and it makes learning more interactive and engaging.

With bullying in schools, ChatGPT can also be an amazing resource for anyone’s troubling with anxiety stress or any other mental health issues for example you could type in “feeling really anxious and overwhelmed” and it will give you some tips for managing anxiety if you’re in need of some guidance or just want talk to someone chat GPT could be a convenient way to get support anonymously.

LUCAS MEYER PRIMÊRE SKOOL

Lucas Meyer Swemgala

aan die leerders wat die volgende pryse ontvang het by die swemgala.

Lucas Meyer Redenaars

aan die leerders wat die volgende plekke behaal het vir redenaars.

Swimming

We are excited to see what the year has in store. Congratulations to our teachers/parents swimming the 50th aQuelle Midmar Mile. A big thanks to their sponsors.

Dux-learner 2022

Excels of 2023

Good luck to our Excels of 2023, the strongest are chosen to be the voice of others. We wish all our staff, learners and parents good luck for the year ahead. May we only go from streght to strength. Excelsior.

Elna Olivier Eerste

Heike Venter Eerste

Lise Terblanche Eerste

Ivoné Lombard Tweede

Anzené Cloete Tweede Kayla Scheepers Derde

DJ Olivier Tweede

Lin-Mari v Niekerk Tweede

Izabella Kirsten Derde

Martinette Kirsten Derde

Baie geluk

Lexi Mahne Meeste punte behaal Dogters o.7 / Beste Prestasie: Vlinderslag

Petrus Eybers Meeste punte behaal Seuns o.9

Zandri Scheepers Meeste punte behaal Dogters o.9

WD Lens Meeste punte behaal Seuns o.8

Heike Venter Junior Victrix Ludorum

Elna Olivier Meeste punte behaal Dogters o.8

Phillip van Greuning Meeste punte behaal Seuns o.7

Marnus Pretorius Senior Victor Ludorum

Carli Eybers Senior Victrix Ludorum / Beste Prestasie: Vryslag / Beste Prestasie in ‘n enkele item

Jean Verster Junior Victor Ludorum

Baie geluk

Graad 1 - 3

Graad 4 + 5

Graad 6 + 7

Nabeelah Sujee

Congratulations Nabeelah! You deserve all your achievements you gathered throughout 2022.

Akademiese Top 10 - Jaarpunt

Redenaars

Pionier is weereens baie trots op beide ons junior- en senior redenaarspanne, wat op Vrydag, 2 Maart, aan die EG Jansen-redenaarskompetisie te Hoërskool Amanzimtoti deelgeneem het. Lianca Landman wen die kategorie vir beste senior onvoorbereide spreker. Haar spanmaat, Lené Janse van Rensburg, het saam met haar die wa deur die drif getrek en lewer ook ‘n puik voorbereide toespraak. Die juniorspan glimlag egter van oor tot oor, want Kyla Bosman en Christian Rix tree as algehele wenspan uit die stryd en bring die trofee weer terug Pionier toe.

Seniors Juniors

6. C. Pienaar

9. J. Jansen

10. K. Erasmus

5. M. Pienaar

8. N. du Toit

7. J. Buijs

2. K. Bosman

1. M. Bosman

3. M. Richter

4. W. Fourie

7. A. Erasmus

1. C. Burger

4. J. Ferreira

6. M. Eicker

2. R. van Rooyen

8. A. Liebenberg

9. I. Wentzel

5. L. Jv Rensburg

3. M. Strauss

10. S. van Jaarsveldt

9. A. Ungerer

2. C. Combrinck

7. F. Jonker

10. J. van Noordwyk

1. L. Joubert

3. C. Beeslaar

4. E. Liversage

5. J. Botha

6. J. van Wyk

8. S. Jordaan

6. A. Burger 7. C. Birkenstock

5. M. Erlank

10. P. Grobler

3. T. Kirsten

2. A. Dedekind

4. I. Lathleiff

8. M. Steenkamp

9. S. Gregory

1. Z. Richards

Baie geluk aan elke leerder met uitstekende uitslae.

Gr. 8

Gr. 10

Gr. 11

Gr. 9

Kyla Bosman en Christian Rix Lianca Landman en Lené Janse van Rensburg

2023 Mej Pionier Finaliste

HOËRSKOOL FERRUM HIGH SCHOOL

Ferrum Falcon Educators Excel at Amajuba District Awards function

On 23 February it was the turn of the educators from Ferrum High School to receive awards in recognition of their hardwork in 2022 for achieving excellent Gr 12 results.

Top Presteerder - Isla Fourie: Top 5 leerder in die Amajuba Distrik, met 8A’s en ‘n gemiddeld van 91.4%. Ons ontvang ook die sertifikaat vir die skool met die meeste leerders wat met ‘n Baccalaureus slaag. Dit bring mee dat 113 Ferrum leerders in staat is om verder aan ‘n universiteit te studeer.

The following staff members were all placed in the Top 3 performers of the Amajuba District: Me Mari Kock (ACCN), Me Yolanda Nortjé (ACCN), Me Sonia Botha (AFRH), Me Isle van Zyl (AFRH), Me Hannie Strydom (AFAL), Mnr Gerhard Strydom (AFAL), Me Elmarie Mostert (CNST), Me Susan du Preez (CNST), Mr Allan McArthur (ETECH), Ms Mirie de Jager (ENGH), Ms Sarah Singh (ENGH), Ms Janet Wilson (ENGH), Ms Janet Wilson (EFAL), Ms Sarah Singh (EFAL), Mr Javier Desevo (IT), Ms Geraldine Forbes (LFSC), Mr Clinton Eiman (MCTF), Me Anna-marie von Wielligh (MATH), Ms Niekie Hamman (MATH), Me Estelle Hugo (MLIT), Mnr Henry Franken (MLIT), Me Marici Hendrikse (TSCE), Me Teagan Marshall (TSCE).

Bethal Athletics / Atletiek

15 athletes took part in the Top 10 athletics meeting held at Hoërskool Hoogenhout, Bethal. The Ferrum Falcon athletes obtained a total number of 6 medals. (2 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze)

Gold:

• Marike Rothmann - Diskus

• Daniel Danhauser - 100m

Silver:

• Anele Zulu - 1500m

• Zander Struwig - 110m Hekkies

Bronze:

• Wandile Mathenjwa - 400m

• Monique Luus - 400m

Mr Steven Wilmans (Deputy Principal of Academics), Ms Charmaine Myburgh (Principal) and Mr H Strauss (Deputy Principal), proudly standing with all the awards received by the excellent educators of Ferrum High School.

RCL 2023 Redenaars

Congratulations to the elected RCL Members of 2023 and to the 2023 RCL Leaders:

• Chairperson: Philip De Jager

• Vice-Chairperson: Ella Ezeonwuachusi

• Secretary: Thabo Khumalo

Baie geluk aan ons junior redenaarsleerders, Deoné Botha en Joshua van Staden en senior redenaarsleerders, Pieter Campher en Philip de Jager, wat Vrydag aan die EG Jansen Redenaarskompetisie in Amanzimtoti deelgeneem het. Hulle het hulle baie goed van hulle taak gekwyt. Philip en Pieter het ‘n tweede plek behaal.

Khumalo.

Pieter Campher, Mrs van Zyl, Philip De Jager, Joshua van Staden en Deoné Botha.

DRAKENSBERG PRIMARY SCHOOL

Netball

Congratulations to the girls who qualified for the Newcastle circuit trials:

Front: Alwande Dlamini, Zaynah Seedat, Bhavan Vengetsamy (Deputy Headboy), Nivaar Hurriparsad (Head Boy), Zinneerah Mohammed (Head Girl), Yara Dayal (Deputy Head Girl), Yajna Singh, Kaitlyn Naidoo.

Second Row: Sibongokuhle Phukubye, Wandiswa Thabethe, Njabulo Mkhonza, Sthembile Mthembu, Sinethemba Zwane, Abongiwe Kunene, Ayabonga Dlamini, Liemeze Alberts, Devakar Ramkissoon, Imaan Paruk.

Third Row: Sonia Bandela , Dante Saaiman, Ishaan Anwar, Gabriel Maharaj, Ashir Singh, Lindile Ndaba, Minenhle Ngobese, Ahmed Akram, Yusuf Laheri. Fourth Row: Ashina Singh, Reegan Muthu, Ryan Muthu, Shayur Ramdhas, Mbulelo Mambi.

Back: Kiaan Sewlal, Vaidav Ramsubak, Bement Demereu, Vajhullah Muhammad, Shikyle Gokul, Ndabenhle Mdhuli, Ziphozethu Mbonane, Aarya Ruttu.

Suné Britz and Unathi Mchunu

Lwandile Mdluli, Okuhle Makathini Xanalise van Dyk and Renske Rademeyer.

Drakies wat deelgeneem het aan die Amajuba Distrikte Atletiekbyeenkoms

Amajuba Athletics Team

Congratulations to the following athletes who made the Amajuba Athletics Team. They participated at the SASA KZN Primary Schools Championships in Pietermaritzburg.

First Netball Team

Front: Melokuhle Xaba u.10 (70m Hurdles - Gold), Siyamthanda Ndaba u.12 (75m Hurdles – Gold. 150m Hurdles – Gold and Long Jump - Gold), Mukelwa Mbatha (150m Hurdles - Silver), Lethokuhle Msimango u.11 (70m Hurdles – 4th place), Ziyanda Mlandu u.10 (70m Hurdles - Silver).

Back: Russel Tembo u.13 (100m Sprint - Silver, 80m Hurdles - Gold and Long Jump - Silver), Wonderboy Ndlovu u.13 (100m Sprint – 6th place, 200m Sprint – 4th place), Mei-Li Mavuka u.13 (75m Hurdles - Silver).

Front: Ms Annewi van Zyl, Sinenhlanhla Nkabinde (C), Fanele Vilakazi, Zano Kubeka (VC), Ms Lindo Ndlovu.

Back: Samu Ndima, Anele Xulu, Sinokuhle Matsane, Nakho Vilakazi, Aphiwe Mathobela, Adunyiswe Mtshali.

First Hockey Team

in Amanzimtoti.

Front: Fanele Mabaso, Eznaralda Dookhie, Shanan Mabaso, Kylea Fynn, Lindo Ngema, Mawande Ndebele.

Back: Snethemba Shabalala, Ntombi Dlozi, Langelihle Madela, Aphile Sabasaba, Aneliswa Masinga, Akwande Khumalo, Simthandile Mgenge, Amahle Magubane.

Deputy Head Boy: Bhavan Vegetsamy, Head Boy: Nivar Singh Hurriparsad, Head Girl: Zinneerah Mohamed, Deputy Head Girl: Yara Dayal.

Congratulations once again to our Head and Deputy Learner Assistants.

leaders in their stunning blazers.

The First Hockey Team will be attending a tournament at Kuswag

Lennoxton Primary

MONUMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL

Inter-house Gala Swem

Monument Primary held their annual inter-house gala on the 13th February at the town pool. Enthusiastic swimmers braced the cold, rainy weather and performed exceptional well.

Front: Ruben Struwig (Junior victor Lodorum), Emma Grobler (Girls IM trophy, best Fly swimmer and Junior Victrix Lodorum)

Back: Ahlea vd Merwe (best breast stroke swimmer and senior Victrix Lodorum), Seth Grobler (Boys IM trophy Senior victor Lodorum), Kaylee vd Merwe (Best backstroke swimmer and best freestyle swimmer).

Swimming u.12 Rugby

Congratulations to our lads who have made the u12 uThukela rugby side that will be participating in the Northern Kwa Zulu Natal trials to be held in March. Good luck and well done thus far.

Kaylee vd Merwe and Lelani Marais were chosen for the Uthukela swimming team to compete in the KZN swimming trials on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of February at Kingspark Durban.

NEWCASTLE SENIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

NSPS Amajuba Athletics

Prefects appointed at NSPS for the year 2023. Congratulations to all of them. We trust it will be a year of learning for them and that they will live up to the potential seen in them by the educators.

After taking part in the Newcastle Schools Athletics Meeting at Amajuba Combined School on 20 February, 13 NSPS learners were chosen to take part in the Amajuba District meeting. This meeting will take place on 24 February. Congratulations to all the athletes who did their school proud..

Front: Mvelo Cele, Taskeen Vawda, Kwanda Nkabinde, Radiyah Chenia, Athandile Sithole.

Second Row: Umaynah Asmal, Sabeeha Sema, Zainab Moola, Amahle Malevu, Hlelo Hlubi, Ramnitai Mohunram.

Third Row: Suhail Goolam, Tiyana Kemp, Luthando Shabalala, Zahreen Hoosen, Teyush Beharie, Sohhum Parhanse.

Back: Sandisiwe Dakkie, Sulaimaan Dinath, Sibongakonke Khoza, Nirav Gajee, Sidhav Singh, Ridwaan Docrat.

Amajuba District Athletics

After taking part in the Newcastle Schools Athletics Meeting at Amajuba Combined School on 20 February, 13 NSPS learners were chosen to take part in the Amajuba District meeting. This meeting took place on 24 February at the same venue. The athletes did well and 2 learners ( Sandisiwe Dakkie and Siyalesihle Nhlapo ) were selected to participate at the KZN Athletics Meeting in Durban.

Congratulations to the athletes who did their school proud.

Sandisiwe Dakkie will participate in shotput and Siyalesihle Nhlapo in the 80m sprint.

Front Row: Saidh Gama, Ntandoyenkosi Buthelezi, Sinaluthando Majola, Amahle Mabizela.

Middle Row: Nomtha Jojo, Sandisiwe Dakkie, Okuhle Khumalo.

Back Row: Zanokuhle Mposula, Hlelo Hlubi.

Absent: Siyamuthanda Sibisi, Langa Dlamini, Siyalesihle Nhlapo, Sibusiso Mhlongo, Zanokuhle Mposula.

Tyra Thompson and Siphokazi Sithole

Siyalesihle Nhlapo, Sandisiwe Dakkie

Front: Prince Sibeko, Reon Basson, Keegan Liebenberg.

Back: Buso Mazibuko, Anathu Mpongose, Musa Madonsela, Lunazi Mdladla.

Kaylee vd Merwe and Lelani Marais

AMAJUBA SCHOOL / SKOOL

Redenaars

Elzaan Dedekind en Jodine Schoombeefinaliste by die EG Jansen Redenaars kompetisie.

Onderwyseres ontvang toekenning van uitnemendheid

Baie geluk aan Juffrou C Dobbie met haar toekenning van uitnemendheid wat sy ontvang as die 3de beste onderwyseres in ons distrik vir Gasvryheidstudies!

EGERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

New Head Prefects for 2023

Amajuba District Netball

Girls selected for the Amajuba District Netball team:

• u/14: Oluhle Khumalo, Bomikazi Hlatshwayo

• U/15: Thandeka Mbongwe

• U/16: Wamkelwe Shabalala

• U/18: Holly Mloyi, Laurika Stoltz, Kefilwe Kekana.

Egerton Swimming Gala

Oluhle Khumalo, Bomikazi Hlatshwayo, Thandeka Mbongwe, Wamkelwe Shabalala, Holly Mloyi, Laurika Stoltz, Kefilwe Kekana.

Amajuba District Hockey

The following girls made it into the u/14 and u/16 Amajuba District Hockey teams:

• Sanelisiwe Zungu

• Siphesihle Zwane

• Sibahle Ndima

• Aphile Ndima

• Naima Gunkel (non-travelling reserve).

Swimming - Ferum Gala

Sanelisiwe Zungu, Siphesihle Zwane, Sibahle Ndima, Aphile Ndima, and Naima Gunkel (non-travelling reserve).

Juhanré Olivier (Junior Victor Ludorum), Nandi Shabalala (Junior Victrix Ludorum) London Cooke-Tonneson (Senior Victor Ludorum) and Holly Oosthuizen (Senior Victrix Ludorum)

Desire Manyuchi (Deputy Head Girl), Rayaah Naidoo (Head Girl) London Cooke-Tonneson (Head Boy) and Ayabonga Mthethwa (Deputy Head Boy)

Egerton Swimmers took part in the Ferum Gala held in Newcastle.

Elzaan Dedekind en Jodine Schoombee

Abongile Shongwe

Esethu Khumalo

Juffrou C Dobbie (regs)

u12 Newcastle Rugby Team

Gold medalist for u10 Shotput at the KZN trials

HUTTENPARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Hutties Swimming

Well done to each and every learner who participated, you swam your hearts out! We are proud Hutties.

Prize winners of Hutties 1st Elite Gala

Well done to the following learners who recieved prizes at the Hutties First Elite Gala.

Junior Victor Ludorum: Gedeel deur Liam Viljoen en Bernhard Fourie, Junior Victrix Ludorum: Amela Collyer, Senior Victor Ludorum: Reuben van der Walt, Senior Victrix Ludorum: Aliyah Lizen, Beste o.9 Seun: Sias Greyling, Beste o.9 Dogter: Anrike Bothma, Beste o.8 Seun: Jean Cillié, Beste o.8 Dogter: Ayva Grobler.

Hutties Athletes at KZN Champs

We are super proud of the following six Hutties who represented the Amajuba District Team at the KZN Athletics Champs in Pietermaritzburg. Between them they won 5 gold , 2 silver and 1 bronze medals.

Lwandle Ndwandwe,

Schoeman, Zonica

Lea Grobler

Aliyah Lizen Aliyah made the Amajuba District Swimming team.

Liam viljoen

Akwande Dlamini

Mieke Schoeman,

Milla

Booyse, Annelé de Beer, Awande Sithole.

Tennis Trials

Midmar Mile

Congratulations to the following St Dominics Newcastle learners who completed the Midmar Mile! We are super proud of you for flying the St Dom’s flag high.

Here are their times in their respective categories:

• Abigale Meineke - 00:24:49

• Zoe Kruger - 00:29:46

Ethan Kruger - 00:28:26

Senior Primary athletics

The SP athletics was hosted at Amajuba High School on “The school’s athletics day [Senior Primary] was a fun and entertaining event. It taught us leadership and inspired us, it showed us how much dedication and ambition we have for sports. The cheering and spirit from the different houses was inspiring - it showed the relationships we have with each other and how we can work together as a team. We pushed one another and supported each other to do our best. The day was fun; everyone enjoyed it.” – Ziyanda Mbambo, Grade 7.

Results:

• Roses won the inter-house spirit cup

• Raphaels were the overall winners

• Mayability Vilakazi won the Junior Victrix Ludorum trophy

• Lihle Ncube won the Junior Victor Ludorum trophy

• Ayanda Shange won the Senior Victrix Ludorum trophy

• Langa Ngema won the Senior Victor Ludorum trophy.

• Well done!

Big things to come for St Dom’s rugby

St Dominics Newcastle is proud to be able to house its first 15-man team in the U9 Boys category!

2023 Taiwan International Science Fair

incinerated by plastic”, demonstrated that the fuel produced when plastic is burnt can be used to burn more plastic waste. In this way, one can get rid of plastic using an alternative fuel source. In addition, Dia developed the Plasticator mobile application, which allows for the monitoring of quantities and types of waste that have been incinerated. This data is then saved onto a database and can be used for analysis purposes.

Dink nuut oor drukwerk by jou skool!

Die Skole Ondersteuningsentrum het onlangs die voorbeeld gebruik: om klein veranderinge aan die manier waarop inhoud oorgedra word te maak, is soos om `n kamer aan `n ou huis aan te bou. Ja, dit lyk goed, en elke kamer het sy funksie en ons doen ons bes met wat ons het. Wanneer jy egter uit die staanspoor en vir ‘n spesifieke doel ‘n nuwe, moderne, ontwerpte huis binnestap, sal jy nie terugtrek na jou ou huis toe nie, maar eerder die ou huis afbreek en van nuuts af bou.

Hoe vernuwe jy drukwerk by jou skool?

Werksboeke, addisionele leermateriaal of skryfboeke is `n kopseer vir elke skool. Nie net neem dit ure om dit by die skool te bind nie, maar dit kan ook binne `n paar weke uitmekaar val. Met vandag se tegnologie is die prys vir swart en wit boeke basies dieselfde as vir kleur.

Die bindwerk verseker ook dat jou boeke waaraan jy so hard gewerk het, die hele jaar sal hou!

Raak kreatief met voorblaaie!

Het jy geweet skole kan deesdae die skryfboeke van die leerders laat druk met die skool se kleure op die voorblad? Dit skep nie net eenvormigheid by die skool nie, maar is reeds gelamineer en daarom hoef dié boeke nie oorgetrek te word nie. Die skool kan self besluit hoe breed die lyne moet wees en verkoop dan dié boeke weer aan die leerders as deel van `n fondsinsameling vir die skool.

Voorbeeld van skryfboeke:

Die prys vir die boeke hang af van die hoeveelheid boeke wat bestel word. Jy sal nie glo hoe bekostigbaar dit is nie.

Alle grootte boeke is beskikbaar - van die 32-blad tot die 192-blad boeke.

Congratulations to Emma Walsh and Lillian

Emma Walsh and Lillian Ntwiga

Abigale Meineke Ethan Kruger Zoe Kruger

Ayanda Shange

Langa Ngema Lihle Ncube

Mayability Vilakazi

Dia Singh

NHS Chess Team

The NHS chess team made us proud when they were placed second overall team at the Spur Tournament hosted at Ferrum High School. Congratulations to the following learners:

Amajuba District Awards

Congratulations are in order to all our staff for the excellent matric results of 2022. At the Amajuba district awards held on 23 February, the teachers were amongst the top performers in the district scooping positions 1,2 and 3 in their respective subjects.

Top Ten Club

It was a fun filled Friday afternoon, when the top ten club at NHS treated the top ten learners from grade 9-12 to a free meal at Mcdonalds. Congratulations to all the top achievers.

Yadev Sukram, Kairav Premlal, Jonaphan Mareno, Barakute Biru, Varian Govender, Siyanda Mkwanazi, Sohil Bharat, Luthando Mdluli, Ayanda Kaunda, Mayibongwe Khumalo, Tshepo Baloyi. Absent: Lihlithemba Kunene.

Our 2nd team hockey boys

CURRO GRANTLEIGH SCHOOLS

Term Highlights

Eat. Swim. Sleep. Repeat.

Meet the College team for the KZN school trials King Cetshwayo district team for Grantleigh. Well done to our swimmers!

We hosted the u13 T20 Cricket Festival

EMPANGENI HIGH SCHOOL

Well done to the following learners who were slected to be apart of their respective District team. Congratulations to the following learners who were awarded prizes for their respective sport.

Public Speaking

The EHS Grade 12 Public Speaking competition was a resounding success. The large number and quality of speakers EHS boasts made for an intense and highly competitive event. Congratulations to all competitors and

Selected to be part of the King Cetshwayo District Tennis team.

Kashmika Pillay

Kashmika competed in a kickboxing competiton where she claimed 2nd place in continuous fighting and 3rd place in Kick Light.

Keiya

Selected to be part of the King Cetshwayo District u.14 hockey team.

Kwaneliswa Sithole Selected to be part of the King Cetshwayo District u.14 hockey team.

Mandisa competed in the Imperial City Campus King Cetshwayo Open chess tournament. He placed 2nd in the u.16 section.

Selected to be part of the King Cetshwayo District u.18 hockey team.

Providence

Achieved 85% in Dance Duet at the Zululand Eisteddfod.

Selected to be part of the King Cetshwayo District Tennis team.

Simesihle Mkhwanazi Mandisa competed in the Imperial City Campus King Cetshwayo Open chess tournament. He placed 3rd in the open section. He was granted a 25% bursary to study Leadership Development at Imperial City Campus.

Zethembiso

Selected to be part of the King Cetshwayo District u.14 hockey team.

EHS hosted a career day for the Grade 11 learners.

Malwande Mayisela, Second Place: Nandi Makhoba and Zibusiso Mabika.

Neo Malinga

Anele Nkosi

Sanele Nkosi

Pillay

Zireva

Nene

Mandisa Mamba

Our new Executive Head, Mr Dirk van Zyl

Our 1st Cricket Team

Rebecca Froneman and Cara Hughes were selected for the King Cetshwayo district swimming team

Hoërskool Richardsbaai Academic prizegiving (Yearend marks of 2022).

TOP 10 term 4 – Grade 8 2022

PHI-SIGMA (Super 10)

1. Joshua Henning (2e brons)

2. Angeline Joubert (1e silwer)

3. Kole Jose Govender

4. Luqa Sophia Xaria van der Linde

5. Christo van Deventer

6. Alycia Williams

7. Warwick Ricky Soldat

8. Gunther Jacobs

9. Chevahl Myburgh

10. Njabulo Sobhuza

TOP 10 term 4 – Grade 9 2022

PHI-SIGMA (Super 10)

1. Aruli Fick (2e silwer)

2. Keaneze Denner (3e brons)

3. Adonika Munyen (1st gold)

4. Ewald Futcher

5. Tiana Danelle Andrew

6. Ntando Hadebe

7. Laqisha Baboolal

8. Megan Bosman

9. Aisha Rungasamy

10. Cara-Lee Mikayla Fraser

TOP 10 term 4 – Grade 10 2022

PHI-SIGMA (Super 10)

1. Soniya Bhoodhoo (1st gold)

2. Sibahle Thinabakho Mbatha (1st silver)

3. Pia Robin Redinger (1st silver)

4. Jané Strachan (3e goud)

5. Nolwandle Mngoma

6. Lilly Sep

7. Aaliyah Singh

8. Faria Khan

9. Anton Meyer

10. Kayla Hofmeyr

TOP 10 term 4 – Grade 11 2022

PHI-SIGMA (Super 10)

1. Pearl Adekola (2nd silver)

2. Maleshoane Angela Lekoa (2nd gold)

3. Andile Ntenga (4th gold)

4. Refilwe Sekome (2nd bronze)

5. Dominic Soldat (3rd bronze)

6. Daniëlle la Grange

7. Jayden Marie

8. Christiaan Bezuidenhout

9. Danica Brown

10. Daniel Delderfield

Interschool Swmming Gala 2023 | 2023 Interskole swemgala

Hoërskool Richardsbaai’s swimming team performed excellently again this year at the annual Interschool Swimming Gala at Kings Park, Durban on 21 February 2023. The competition was tough and our learners truly proved themselves again as top class swimmers. Out of the nine schools that took part, we placed third overall for 2023.

Hoërskool Richardsbaai se swemspan het vanjaar weer uitstekend presteer by die jaarlikse Interskole swemgala te Kings Park, Durban op 21 Februarie 2023. Dit was strawwe kompetisie, maar ons swemmers het hulself goed van hul taak gekwyt en hulself weereens bewys as uitstekende swemmers. Uit die nege skole wat deelheneem het, het ons derde geeïndig.

Angeline Joubert Grade 8 - Top Achiever

Aruli Fick Grade 9 - Top Achiever

Soniya Bhoodhoo Grade 10 - Top Achiever

Pearl Adekola Grade 11 - Top Achiever

Voor: Mariska Grobler, Erik Rust, Eben Grobler, Kellan Pratt, Jason-Lee du Preez, Samara Prinsloo, Lize Swart, Marlie Oliphant. Tweede ry: Michelle Barrington, Joshua Prinsloo, Gunther Jacobs, Ewald Futcher, Cherise Coetzer, Clarise Coetzer. Derde ry: Ewan du Preez, Bradley Farmer, Monique Duvenage, Jane Strachan, JP Smith, Liam Mitchell. Vierde ry: Sven Hinze(c), Reanli Swart, Calista Barrington, Nicole van der Westhuizen, Gizelle Hugo, Aruli Fick (c).