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Hoe goed is ’n tweede- of selfs ’n vreemde taal vir my kind? Hoe pak ek en my kind dit aan? Waar begin ons? En wanneer?
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ie ryke kultuurverskeidenheid in ons land laat ouers toenemend wonder oor die mees geskikte taalonderrig aan hulle kind of kinders. Watter taal of tale gaan aan hulle die beste geleenthede bied – hier in SuidAfrika én in res van die wêreld? Inheemse tale soos isiXhosa en isiZulu verdien natuurlik sterk oorweging, maar globalisering en die opwindende ekonomiese vooruitsigte wat die Verre-Ooste bied, maak van ’n taal soos Mandaryns ’n definitiewe moontlikheid. Meertaligheid was nie altyd ’n gewilde konsep nie. “Dit was eers ná 1970,” verduidelik prof Lilli Pret orius van die Departement Linguistiek aan Unisa, “dat opvoedkundiges positiewer oor twee- en meertaligheid begin voel het. GOED VIR JOU KIND? “Daar is baie voordele aan meertaligheid verbonde,” sê prof Pretorius. Sy verwys na navorsing wat getoon het dat tweetaligheid aan leerders ’n verstandelike en taalvoordeel bo hulle eentalige maats gee. Daar is voorts uitgewys dat tweetaligheid oor die algemeen aan kinders ’n beter taalaanvoeling besorg. Die tweetaliges se breinfunksionering was ook beter as dié van eentaliges. Neurologies-gesproke het hulle ’n groter breinnetwerk ontwikkel, wat aan hulle ’n intellektuele hupstoot besorg het. By meertalige kinders was daar ook groter begrip en verdraagsaamheid teenoor ander kultuurgroepe. “’n Mens kan beswaarlik die sosiale en kommunikatiewe waarde van ’n tweede taal ontken,” sê prof Pretorius. “’n Tweede taal dra beslis positief by tot ’n kind se selfbeeld,” bevestig dr Don Roos, ’n opvoedkundige sielkundige in Pretoria. “As ’n jongmens ná skool verder gaan studeer, sal ’n taal soos Engels beslis voordelig wees, want deesdae is die meeste handboeke in Engels. “Studies het getoon dat ’n goeie kennis van Engels een van die kragtigste veranderlikes is om in die eerste jaar te
pre-steer. Daarbenewens maak dié taal ook die internasionale wêreld vir ons kinders oop.” Prof Pretorius waarsku ouers egter dat adolessente straks ’n weerstand teen so ’n vreemde taal kan ontwikkel. Dié soort houding kom gewoonlik voor wanneer dié tieners nie van hulle portuurgroep wil verskil nie. Maar indien die vreemde taal van jongs af in die huis aangeleer is, is die grondslag reeds gelê. Die kind sal dit dus verstaan, al praat hy of sy dit nie meer gereeld nie. NEEM KENNIS! Soos ’n kind ouer word, word die aanleer van ’n vreemde taal moeiliker, sê prof Pretorius. Tot op agt leer ’n kind ’n taal makliker aan deur net daaraan blootgestel te word. Hierdie taaloordrag word bevorder indien die kind ’n positiewe belewenis het van persone uit dié vreemdetaalgroep. Dit lei gewoonlik daartoe dat die kind so ’n taal met groter entoesiasme aanleer. HOE EN WAT? Maar hoe word die grammatikale kennis deur die brein verwerk? Van 11-12 jaar af verander hierdie leerproses, en word leerders vaardiger wat die taal se abstrakte aspekte betref. Terwyl taaloordrag voorheen hoofsaaklik onbewustelik en deur blootstelling daaraan plaasgevind het, word dié proses nou vervang deur ’n meer bewustelike aanleer van die taal. Faktore soos watter voordele dit vir die kind inhou, begin nou ’n rol speel, asook die leermetode en die tyd wat aan die aanleer van die taal afgestaan moet word. Nog invloede ten opsigte van die aanleer van ’n vreemde taal
is die ge-sindheid by die skool én by die breër gemeenskap teenoor die betrokke taal. Volgens prof Pretorius kan ’n skool of gemeenskap implisiet en eksplisiet ’n negatiewe gesindheid teenoor ’n taal opwek, wat dan baie gou deur die leerders aangevoel word. Ook die onderwyser en sy of haar relatiewe vaardigheid en entoesiasme kan ’n adolessent inspireer ... of nié. OUERS SE ROL “Navorsing wat oor ’n lang termyn onderneem is, het onteenseglik bewys watter voordele die blootstelling aan ’n tweede taal vir kinders inhou,” sê prof Pretorius. “Daarom kan ouers se rol in ’n kind se taalvaardigheid nie oorbeklemtoon word nie. “Kinders wat hulle skoolloopbaan met ’n goeie mondelinge vaardigheid begin (hetsy een- of tweetalig), vaar ook oor die algemeen beter op skool. BIETJIE VIR BIETJIE Dr Roos het ’n laaste wenk aan ouers: “Begin met babatreetjies!” Hy vertel hoe hy en sy vrou te werk gegaan het: “Toe ons kinders se moedertaal teen vier jaar vasgelê was, het ons saam besluit om tydens aandete net Engels te praat. Dit het begin met frases soos: ‘Salt? Thank you.’ En: ‘Pass me the butter, please.’ “Die meeste aande het ons vergeet om by ons voorneme te hou, maar selfs net dié kere dat ons dit wel gedoen het, het aan ons kinders ’n groot voorsprong in ’n tweede taal gegee. Hulle was glad nie bang om Engelse toesprake te maak nie – ons praat dan dié taal saans aan tafel! “’n Bonus,” sê prof Roos, “was dat wanneer ons ná ete skottelgoed gewas het, die kinders baiekeer vergeet het om nié meer Engels te praat nie ...”
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Lifestyle - Focus on Education! 2 JULY 2014
Can you solve these word puzzles?
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
~ Joseph Addison ~
Reading for pleasure therefore reveals a predisposition not just to literature, but also to lifelong learning which is essential for furthering one’s career. But getting them to do so isn’t easy! So, how do I help my child become a reader? * Set time aside for reading every day. * Join the library. Membership is free! * When you go shopping, visit a bookshop and browse with your child. * Add a book or magazine to your month’s grocery list. * Subscribe to a weekly / monthly
magazine for your child. * Joke books are popular with even reluctant readers. * Focus on your child’s particular interest. Boys tend to enjoy non-fiction: books on sport, nature, amazing facts, etc. * Connect family experiences and current events to reading. If going on holiday, read up on the places you will be visiting. * Set a time aside for family games that require reading. Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, etc * Read out interesting or funny bits from what you are reading yourself. * Encourage your child to share with the family what they are reading. * Bribery and bargaining have their place if you are at your wit’s end! If your cricket playing son reads a chapter a day for a month, you’ll buy him the cricket bat he so badly wants! * It is always possible that a child who is vehemently opposed to reading has either a reading difficulty or poor eyesight. Both need to be addressed as soon as possible. * Read to your child. It is fun, it is simple, it is cheap – it is also the most effective advertisement for the pleasures of reading.
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There is no greater or more accurate indicator of a child’s academic progress than that of his or her reading skills. Children who choose to pick up a book for pleasure are more likely to succeed in life, research shows.
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In and around the house JULY 2014 3 Homeology.co.za is your online creative inspiration guide to making a beautiful home.
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Health & Beauty 4 JULY 2014
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Straws and wrinkles, bet you didn’t think you would ever hear those two words in one sentence. Did you know that just by putting your lips around a straw, you can kick start the anti-ageing process? Here are more daily habits that can affect your skin.... PUT DOWN THE STRAW AND PICK UP THE GLASS What was once a myth, has been proved true, ‘wrinkles are caused by any excessive muscle movement,’ says dermatologist Dr Debra Jaliman. She believes the best time to combat these signs is when you’re younger, and advises using a bit of retinol around the forehead and mouth at night to solve this problem. We like retinol-rich Yves Rocher Wrinkles & Firmness Force Day Cream. BREAK THAT BAD HABIT, YES YOU KNOW THE ONE Whether you’re a 20-a-dayer or a sneaky social puffer, smoking restricts blood flow and is another major cause of ageing, particular around your mouth. It’s a bad habit that you need to break, unless you’re happy with a dull, wrinkled complexion. Ok, we know it’s not something that can happen overnight so look at applying a brightening moisturiser daily. We love Pond’s Gold Radiance Youthful Glow Day Cream SPF15. STOP DISMISSING ACNE AS A HORMONAL BREAKOUT Too often we hear this, and there is much faster and more effective way to handle acne than by trying every spot-busting product line other there. Book an appointment with a dermatologist. Professional advice can mean less long term effects on your skin, like scarring and we believe firmly believe prevention is better than cure. To find a reputable dermatologist in your area go to: http://www.derma. co.za/C_FindaDerm.aspx
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TURN DOWN THE HEAT Turning the hot tap on full blast can actually dry out your skin and hair, rather go for a moderate temperature to keep moisture locked in. Then, while you’re still damp apply a rich moisturiser like Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Gloss which contains cocoa butter and vitamin E, plus it gives skin a gorgeous glow. Plus, as you age, your hair also becomes more brittle and less resilient so try and avoid washing your hair daily to help preserve the flow of natural oils from your scalp to your locks. STAY ACTIVE This helps in many ways. Exercise helps to increase your blood supply which means healthier looking skin and more days of looking fabulous! Slow down ageing with antioxidants Having a nutritious and healthy diet is the key! Makeup is amazing for a lot of things but can only cover imperfections on the surface; these are where antioxidants come in. Great skin comes from within. Some examples of foods you could try while you’re young, munching on some berries and dark chocolate to keep your body healthy from within and glowing on the outside. EMBRACE YOUR INNER SCIENTIST Having a set skincare routine can result in healthier, more glowing skin – something we all want. So depending on your skin concern, make sure the right ingredients are listed on the back of your products. This also means that they need to be listed early on, as the further down the list they are, the smaller the amount. If dark spots are a problem, look for vitamin C, soy and arbutin. Fine lines a concern? Look for hyaluronic acid, vitamin A and retinol. Want to combat shine? Look for charcoal, kaolin and silicone. And no matter what your skin type or complexion, always apply sunscreen too!
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Kenridge Primary U/14 B Hockey Tour to Hermanus (24 – 25 May)
Grade Six Election Day
The U/14 Bees and Bulldogs went on tour to Hermanus from 24 – 25 May. Excitement hung in the air as we packed the busses. We left the school grounds, buckled up, ready for an awesome experience. Ons het by die Windsor Hotel gebly. Die hotel is langs die see, en die uitsig is pragtig. Nadat ons uitgepak het, het ons ‘n bietjie spanbou gedoen. Die tyd het spoedig verbygegaan. Each team played 5 games in the tournament. The results were as follows: • U/14 Boys (aka Bulldogs): won 3, drew 1, lost 1 • U/14 Girls (aka Bees): won 1, drew 3, lost 1 Dit was ‘n wonderlike toer wat ons beslis nooit sal vergeet nie.
Matthew Apel ensures that he is ready to vote by putting his fingerprint in his ID book (made in class).
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Die Gr:4 se Afrikaansdag Elizabeth Wasserman en Willem van die Speurhond Willemreeks gesels met die leerders. Die Graad Vier leerders van Laerskool Valley het by ons leerders aangesluit.
Craig Poate, Heinie Cronjé and Joshua Laughton attacking the Beaumont goals.
Imke Engelbrecht, kaptein van die O/14B span, ontvang die bal.
Grade 2 Egyptian Day Miss Sabatta and her little Egyptians pose for the camera on Egyptian Day.
Die leerders ontwerp hulle eie voorblad vir ‘n koerant nadat Rikus van Rooy van Media 24 aan hulle verduidelik het hoe om dit te doen.
Regional Hockey Inter Provincial Hockey Jeanri Thomas, Ryan Myburgh and Diana Marnewick represented the U/13 WP teams at the Inter Provincial Tournament in Bloemfontein during the holidays. The girls and boys played outstanding hockey and brought gold medals back to Cape Town. Congratulations!
These boys represented the U/13 Durbell Team at the Regional Tournament in East London during the holidays. Both the boys’ and the girls’ teams performed very well and won bronze medals. Congratulations! Back (L to R): Nicholas Day, Joshua van Cuyk and Paul Groenewald. Centre (L to R): Clinton Hill (coach), David Myburgh and Jodene Weir (manager). Front (L to R): Paul Rossouw and Grant Rousseau.
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Laerskool De Tyger 6 JULY 2014 Fondsinsameling
Rugby op Nuweland
Soos die groot rugbysterre uitdraf op Nuweland, het ons o/13 rugbyspan ook die geleentheid gehad om ‘n paar wedstryde te speel op Nuweland. Baie sterkte met jul wedstryde gedurende die derde kwartaal.
Belangrike Datums Net ‘n paar belangrike datums solank vir hierdie kwartaal 5 – 8 Augustus – Kunsuitstalling Saterdag, 9 Augustus – O/10 Sportdag by L/S De Tyger
Die OOV se fondsinsamelingsprojek is volstoom aan die gang. En ons volgende 2 wenners is reeds getrek. Onthou elke maand is daar ‘n wenner en dan, einde September word die groot wenners aangekondig. Ondersteun asb. hierdie projek. Ons wenner van die R200geskenkbewys is mev. Groenewald en die wenner van die R100-gekenkbewys is Christopher Kannemeyer (gr. R).Baie geluk aan julle twee. Ons volgende trekking vind plaas op Maandag, 4 Augustus.
Netbal
Met die aanbreek van die derde kwartaal, het die netbalseisoen in volle stoom begin. Hier is ons o/13 netbaldogters saam met hul afrigter, me. Stephanie Oosthuizen. Baie sterkte aan al die netbaldogters met hul wedstryde. Ons hou jul vordering dop.
Gr 2 - Uitstappie
Gr 3 – Mondeling
Dis baie lekker in gr. 2 want ons gaan op interresante uitstappies. Hierdie kwartaal was dit na die Wetenskaplike sentrum waar die kinders geleer het terwyl hul kon speel. Sjoe, maar almal was moeg na die opwindende dag en het baie te vertelle gehad vir hul ouers die aand. En boonop kon elke leerder ook ‘n vlieer maak om huistoe te neem.
Interresante plekke was die onderwerp vir die gr. 3 mondeling. Daar is vertel van groot plekke wat aan almal bekend is en dan ook van die meer onbekende plekke waarvan sommiges nie eers gehoor het nie. Elke leerder het beslis iets geleer tydens van die leerders se spreekbeurte.
Maandag, 11 Augustus – Borge en bemarkingsaand Woensdag, 20 Augustus – Netbal Stokkielekkerdag
Laerskool Eversdal Netbal
Sports Day
Gedurende die langnaweek in Junie het die o/12 en o/13 netbalspanne van die Laerskool Eversdal na Knysna getoer. Dit was ‘n baie suksesvolle toer wat die meisies en hulle afrigters baie geniet het.
On 21 June 2014 the rugby, netball and hockey players of Eversdal Primary School ended the sport activities of the second term with a most successful sports day which was held at Panorama Primary School. It was a beautiful winter’s day, with Table Mountain in the background, and was thoroughly enjoyed by everybody.
Storieskip
Spice Project
Op 24 Junie 2014 het die toergeselskap van Storieskip die Laerskool Eversdal besoek. Hulle het ‘n vertoning in die saal gelewer wat baie mooi aansluit by die waardeprogram wat by Eversdal gevolg word. Die Evers het elke oomblik daarvan geniet.
On the last day of the second term the final results of the Spice Project were announced. Rico Esterhuyzen (left) in Gr. 1 and Jodie Ramackers (right) in Gr. 2 were the two learners who had the most and second most orders for spices, respectively. On the photo, Rico and Jodie are with Mrs. Marisa van der Merwe, one of the parents, who was in charge of the project.
Rugby 7’s Span Op 26 Junie 2014 het die rugby 7’s span na Knysna vertrek op ‘n baie suksesvolle rugbytoer.
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Laerskool Welgemoed JULY 2014 7 SASAFF SA Sport Aerobics National Championships
Tine het deelgeneem aan die SASAFF SA Sport Aerobics National Championships, 27 -29 Junie. Sy het gekompeteer in die Individual Female Category, ages 11-13. Sy het teen 6 ander atlete deelgeneem en ‘n tweede (silwer) plek verwerf.
The Lord’s Army Badge
As part of our assembly theme, every learner received a The Lord’s Army badge to remind them to change the world (school) for good. The assembly meetings are held by Justine Pike of Die Bron Gemeente.
AWSUM Laerskool Gene Louw Recycle Project
Netbal Toer
Nuwe Vooraansig
Part of the Grade 3 curriculum this term, was learning about the three R’s to protect our environment. We discussed reduce, reuse and recycling. Our art project was to make pencil cases which are both functional and creative, made only from recyclable material. The learners surprised us with their innovative use of everyday objects which found a second life, proudly displayed on their desks every day.
O/12A en O/13A en B netbalspanne het ’n geslaagde toer na Knysna gehad en elke span het slegs een wedstryd verloor.
Die koue winterweer het nie vir Collen en Willem afgesit om die voortuin te verfraai nie.
Agter: Mej. Jana Nel (afrigter), Kaylie Lategan, Rochelle Visagie, Thina Campbell. Derde ry: Emily Goodwin, Danyel Mac Minn, Danielle van Nieuwenhuizen, Lené Steenkamp, Jesseca Siems, Marina Messerschmidt, Mev. Marinda Strydom (afrigter). Tweede ry: Keane Desfountain, Alé Maritz, Michaella Mostert , Taylor Hendrikse, Ténica Mearns, Hanneli Messerschmidt, Mev. Suzanne Louw (skeidsregter). Voor: Bianca van der Vyver, Maya van Zyl, Lisa Engelbrecht, Anele Fourie, Cara Mulder, Deoné van Biljon, Tonet Tallie, Daleen Laurence, Gabrielle Lazarus.
Emile en Rendall, twee van ons baie getroue terreinwerkers aan diens by ons speletjiesdag.
WP Rugby
Giraffe House
Hannes en Jovan is albei leerders van Gene Louw Laerskool en is ingesluit in die O/13A Westelike Provinsie rugbyspan wat vanjaar aan die Cravenweek te Durban deelgeneem het.
Pieter Oosthuizen from Giraffe House visited the Grade 3’s during June. The learners learnt about the big 5, national animals & plants, mammals/birds/ reptiles and some were even lucky enough to see snakes, a bullfrog, a tortoise, a dragon and a tarantula up close, while the rest heard about the interesting adaptations of these animals. We will certainly look at these animals from a different perspective in the future.
Borgskap Reeds en Portland To commemorate the 30 year celebrations of our school. The staff members decided to invest in some new sport clothes. We received generous sponsorships from the following 2 companies: Portland and Reeds Tygervalley.
Reeds Photo: Mr Clive Vertue, Mr Luke van der Merwe (Reeds) and Mr Van der Westhuizen.
Portland: Mr Van der Westhuizen, Aniska Heyns, Elaine Thiart and Dirk Thiart.
Speletjiesdag
Hannes van Rooyen (Links) en Jovan Bekker (Regs).
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Durbanville Voorbereiding 8 JULY 2014 Motorcross
Liam Lambert het vierde plek behaal in die Monster Energy MX Nationals te Teza in Richardsbaai. Die kompetisie lok al die beste Motorcross ryers in die land en bepaal ook wie die Suid Afrikaanse Kampioene is vir die jaar. Liam is steeds algeheel in die tweede plek in Suid Afrika.
Biathle Nationals
Our headmaster, Mr Nortier, competed in the Biathle National Championship held in KwaZulu Natal and achieved an overall second place in his Masters group.
WP Biathle
As jongste lid van die 2014 WP Biathle span het Leo Burger ‘n goue medalje verwerf by die Wes-Kaap Biathle Kampioenskap in George tussen WP, Boland en SWD. Leo is opgeneem in die Wes-Kaap span vir die SA’s. Ons is baie trots op hom!
A mass choir performance
A mass choir performance was held with Idols winner, Elvis Blue on 24 June at Monte Vista Primary School. This is a very special occasion, as our choir was invited to take part. Each choir
Nasorg Talentvertoning
Die Nasorg se jaarlikse talentvertoning het vele talente na vore gebring. Die Nasorgpersoneel het die afgelope paar maande die leerders bygestaan in die oefeninge aan groep en solo
Isabella Marais, Leah White.
performed a song on their own and then one with Elvis Blue. As a grand finale of the evening, all choirs took part in a mass item with Elvis. What a spectacular evening.
opvoerings. Daar is ook ‘n Mnr en Mej Nasorg bekendgestel en die vertonings het die volgende ingesluit: moderne danse, digkuns, sang, ballet, kulkuns, kitaar, blokfluit en vele meer.
Siphesihle Nteyi.
Isabella Abrahams.
Edgemead Primary School Netbal U12 netball girls placed third in their indoor league last term. Mrs Joosten, their coach, is extremely proud of her girls!
‘World Design Capital 2014’ Ukusela eKapa is one of the official ‘World Design Capital 2014’ projects currently running in the Western Cape. Ukusela eKapa translated means “To drink the Cape in”. Clay vessel moulds (ikomityi) are made, people then squeeze these ikomityi in order to leave an impression of their handprint. They also write their name and age at the bottom of the ikomityi. These will get fired and become part of a large Art display at the end of the year. The project leaders
are hoping to have 10 000 ikomityi in their display. Each person who takes part in the project is given a tag, which may be used to claim back an ikomityi at the mass display. You will not receive your own ikomityi, so when you hold it, you will be shaking someone else’s “hand”. 267 EPS children made their mark by squeezing their ikomityi! For more information you may visit: http:// www.wdccapetown2014.com/projects/ project/428
Our Hockey Achievers These hockey players attended three gruelling rounds of hockey trials. Much effort and practice paid off and they were selected for the following teams:
Tiahna Smith – U14 Girls Central Side. Sebestian Klein-Werner and Kane Gibson (third right) - U14 Boys Northern Side. Christopher Breetzke - U14 Boys Central Side.
Well done to these four players.
Star swimmer does it again! Rebecca Meder swam in the WP Winter League Championships. She medalled in all her events and also won the Junior Victrix Ludorum. Becky won 8 gold and 3 silver medals. We are so proud of Rebecca and wish her well for the upcoming SA National Short Course Championships to be held in Pietermaritzburg. She will be the youngest female swimmer participating.
Arends Tennis Family Update Grade 5 World Cup! The Grade 5’s got into the Soccer World Cup spirit by holding a Grade 5 World Cup! Classes chose teams, made posters and played against each other. Tremendous fun was had by all.
During the June holidays, Kelly Arends competed in the Western Province Winter SATA Tournament and won the singles section. Robbie Arends, travelled to JHB and won the Gauteng East Doubles Championship and made the finals of the Gauteng Central Doubles Championship.