Port Elizabeth (April 2016) Primary/High Schools by AWSUM News

APRIL 2016

PORT ELIZABETH

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Of mothers and winters

Editorial team Editor Marika Truter | 021 872 3880 marika@tiemedia.co.za

With winter just around the corner, Mother’s Day is at the perfect time of the year, when moms of all ages can be pampered during the last days of summer before winter sets in! (Sorry, Dads, but more important that Mom gets the good days!)

C ON T EN T

We hope you had a good break during the holidays and that you are well settled into 2016’s second school term. For those of you with children in Grades 11 and 12, there are many challenges with Matric exam prep. You may wonder why bring Grade 11 in this year, but as you will see in the article Matric exams: a two-year project, preparing for these exams really starts in Grade 11 already. Support and encourage your Grade 11 child to tackle this challenge with our early tips for Matric success.

FOOD Around the world in 6 lunchboxes

But it’s not all about work – enjoy the delectable combination of ingredients to create Peanut Butter Chilli Fudge with gourmet chef Jenny Morris, while fashionista Pepe Sofianos shows you how to Chill out in the hottest cold-cutting gear. In preparation for winter, we give you some great ideas to deal with those awful chapped lips – start preparing our delicious DIY beauty recipes to heal chapped lips, and you can kiss those winter lips goodbye for good! All the best for a great term! Marika & your dedicated AWSUM team

FASHION: Pg 7

HEALTH:

JUST CHILLIN’

School contact sports and safety

Matric exams:

a two-year project

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Distribution AWSUM News is distributed to the following schools in PORT ELIZABETH:

Primary Schools: Moregrove, Kabega, Lorraine, Herbert Hurd, Verkenner, Westering, Mount Pleasant. High Schools: Theodor Herzl, Cillié, DF Malherbe, Framesby, Andrew Rabie, Grey, Collegiate Girls’, Victoria Park.

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While Matric is often viewed as the year, Grade 11 learners and their parents need to be aware that Matric is not a year-long event, but rather a two-year long project. Throughout one’s school career, Grade 12 (Matric) is viewed as the ultimate year, the year in which you have to account for what you learned in the decade before, and the year whose results will follow you for the rest of your life. But what learners and parents don’t realise, is that Grade 11 can arguably be considered as important, if not more so, than one’s final year, an education expert says.“There are at least five reasons why Grade 11 learners should take this year very seriously, and put as much effort into it as they will next year,” says Dr Felicity Coughlan, Director of The Independent Institute of Education. She says the penultimate school year is a significant one because it provides these options:

Insurance

Time testing

Evaluation of post-matric options

The effort you put into Grade 11 can be considered as insurance should something go awry in the future. There are an increasing number of institutions that make provisional offers based on your Grade 11 results, and many will still admit you even if your Grade 12 is a little less strong.

If you keep good track of how long it takes you to master different kinds of work, that will allow you to draw up an accurate study plan next year. Knowing your pace of work means you will be able to revise with enough time allocated right from the start, so that you don’t run out of days before you run out of work to revise.

Exam focus

Experimenting

Teachers set Grade 11 exams to mimic the format and complexity of Grade 12. That means that taking your Grade 11 exams seriously will help you understand how you are doing and how ready you will be for your final exams. It helps you to work out where you need to apply more focus. This year’s exams provide a measure of where you are, and should be treated as part of your preparation for your finals.

Grade 11 allows some time for experimenting before crunch-time arrives. Learn new study methods and stress management methods, and experiment with things you have not done before, like study groups and mind maps. Finding a variety of study techniques and approaches that work for you will allow you to enter Grade 12 with a revision system that will make you perform at your best.

Assessing their Grade 11 results and performance empower learners to make better decisions about their post-school direction, including about which options are available to them, what courses to apply for and where. Learners should start working out their ‘points’ for higher education entrance from Grade 10. This means they should thoroughly research the courses they want to study and the results they need for their application to be accepted. In Grade 11, learners are then able to monitor how realistic their aspirations are and where they need to do more work, which will reduce uncertainty when applying.

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Matric does not start in your last year of school. If you start applying your mind to your final exams right now and take the long view coupled with a strategy, you will be able to deliver your absolute best when you sit for your finals in a year and a half’s time, and significantly improve your chances of being able to follow your dream post-Matric.

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Hot oh, so heavenly!!!

Let’s spice things up a bit for Mother’s Day with these delectable fiery treats!! There will be enough pink roses and pretty cupcakes, so why not explore something different and hot – it is winter already anyway!

Peanut Butter Chilli Fudge Makes 24 squares or bars

Fudge INGREDIENTS • 850 ml (680 g) sugar • 80 g butter • 60 ml (60 g) golden syrup • 250 ml milk • 1 tin (385 g) condensed milk • 10 ml vanilla essence

METHOD • Grease and line a square 25 cm baking tin very well. • Heat the sugar, butter, golden syrup and milk in a saucepan on medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar The mixture must not boil at this stage. • When all the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to the boil and boil for 5 minutes. • Add the condensed milk and boil, stirring regularly, until the mixture reaches soft ball stage (116–118 °C). • Remove from the heat, add the vanilla essence and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to thicken. • Pour into the prepared baking tin. Cool slightly while you make the topping.

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Topping INGREDIENTS

• 300 ml (150 g) icing sugar • 125 g butter • 250 ml (250 g) peanut butter • 10 ml dried chilli flakes, plus • 5 ml extra for garnishing

METHOD • Melt all the topping ingredients together in a saucepan on medium heat. • Mix well and then spread the topping over the cooled fudge. Sprinkle some more chilli flakes over the fudge before it sets. • Cool and cut into squares or bars as soon as the peanut butter topping is set. © Jenny Morris 2016

Recipe from Baking for Pleasure & Profit by Christine Capendale (Human & Rousseau).

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FASHION Checked hoodie jacket, R325, denim and sweatshirt jacket, R399, both Re: at Woolworths.

What to wear now

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Boys will be cool dudes --- --- in a khaki parka jacket, R449, a laidback Aztec print sweatshirt R229 and skinny jeans, R299 all Soda Bloc.

You know her as Rue in Hunger Games, but off set Amandla Stenberg is really the girl next door in a trendy plaid shirt and A-line skirt.

Tasseled belt, R159.95, Edgars.

Boy’s ripped denim joggers, R299, Soda Bloc. BFF rainbow heart bracelet, R50.90, Claire’s at Clicks.

JUST CHILLIN’

Boy’s navy peak cap, R89, Soda Bloc.

Hotshot rapper Tyga sums it all up in a checked shirt, ripped jeans and sneakers.

Khaki parka with fake fur collar, R459, Soda Bloc.

Down time is fun time, so get out there and make it happen in the kind of clothes that are effortless and easy. Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos has scooped up all your old favourites.

Checked hoodie shirt, R159.95 and 70s style jeans, R179.55 both Ackermans and unisex lace-up boots, R499, Cotton On. Girl’s 89 sweatshirt, R199, Soda Bloc.

Hollywood fashion designer Kristin Cavallari favours a khaki parka with fur trim and a beanie. ‘Nuff said.

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Pink suede fleecy jacket, R699, H & M; Long winter scarf, R170 and blue heeled platform boots, R799, both Foschini; knitted legwarmers, R59.95, Woolworths.

70s vibe cellphone covers --dream catcher and Indian print, from R137each, Claire’s at Clicks.

Actor Trevor Jackson chills out in his signature bomber jacket, sweatshirt and slashed jeans. Way to go bro!

, jeggings and Keep it! That’s the general say-so about jeans …….. …… them of gh enou joggers. You can’t have

We love the pom pom brigade!

Actress Ariana Grande keeps out the chill with chic and cheeky ear muffs – a big fashion accessory this winter.

Knitted fringed poncho, R169.95, Ackermans.

Girl’s faded jeans with dungaree suspenders, R199.95, Ackermans and checked shirt with denim details, R399, Truworths.

All the fun without the ha ssle!

Tattoo choker, R108, Claire’s at Clicks. Peak cap with faux fur pom pom, R129; guy’s beanie with pom pom, R99; grey beanie with twin pom poms , R129, all Cotton On. Pink furry ear muffs, R99, H & M.

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Gypsy hoop earrings, R123, Claire’s at Clicks.

Black studded bootees, R199.95, Ackermans.

Get out there. Take it easy in warm woodsy gear and get hooked on the 70s denim look of the moment --- it’s comfy, casual and chillaxed.

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BEAUTY

5 DIY beauty recipes to heal chapped lips

It can be hard to stay “kissable” during winter. Winter weather brings cold weather and with cold weather comes dry skin and (sigh) chapped lips. Lips don’t contain oil glands, which means that they’re even more susceptible to drying out and cracking than other parts of the skin. Lack of moisture in the air during the colder months only exacerbates the problem (another sigh).

To help heal your lips and get you back to your old kissable self, we’ve compiled a list of 5 nourishing DIY beauty recipes – scrubs, salves and balms – specially formulated to breathe life back into cold-battered lips.

Scrumptious black coffee lip scrub Ingredients

Directions

• ½ tsp maple syrup (or honey) • ½ tsp finely ground brown sugar • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 tsp finely ground coffee • Dash of cinnamon or pumpkin spice (optional) • 1–2 drops of peppermint essential oil (optional)

• Mix all ingredients together in a clean bowl, making a thick paste. Add spices or essential oil, if desired. Scoop mixture into clean container. • To use, scoop a bit of the mixture onto a fingertip and then gently scrub the top and bottom lips to remove dry, chapped skin. Recipe Clara Williams.

Ultra-hydrating lip salve Yummy matcha lip scrub Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 tsp of coconut oil • 1 tbsp of honey

• 1 tsp coconut oil • 1 tsp matcha powder

Directions Massage on and around lips, and leave mixture on for 5 minutes before wiping off. The coconut oil will restore the lipid layer on the skin, while the honey acts as a moisturising and antibacterial agent.

Directions • Mix ingredients together and apply to lips. Rub in circular motions for 10–15 seconds and wash off. • Follow with a lip balm. Recipe Joanna Vargas.

Recipe Joanna Vargas.

Natural lip scrub Ingredients

Directions

• 1 part honey (or other liquid sweetener) (vegetable glycerine is great for those with candida, if you are concerned about ingesting some of it) • 1 part granulated sweetener • 1 part olive oil (other great oils would be jojoba, almond or coconut oil)

• Mix all ingredients together. • Apply a small amount to lips. • Rub gently into lips for a few seconds or up to two minutes. • If time allows, let the mixture remain on lips for a minute or two. • Wipe off gently with a warm, damp cloth (or you can just lick it all off!) • Store the excess in a closed container. • Enjoy your smooth, soft, healthier lips! Recipe WholeNewMom.com.

Healing lip balm Ingredients

Directions

• 1 cup olive or almond oil • 1 teaspoon echinacea root (optional) • 1 teaspoon comfrey leaf • 1 teaspoon plantain leaf (herb, not banana!) • 1 teaspoon calendula flowers • 1 teaspoon yarrow flowers • 1 teaspoon rosemary leaf • 1/4 cup beeswax pastilles • grapefruit seed extract or vitamin E oil • peppermint essential oil • 5–10 drops of peppermint essential oil (optional)

• Infuse the herbs into the olive oil. There are two ways to do this. You can either combine the herbs and the olive oil in a jar with an airtight lid and leave 3–4 weeks, shaking daily OR heat the herbs and olive oil over very low heat in a double boiler for 3 hours until the oil is very green. You can also omit this step completely, or just use a drop of each of the essential oils instead. • Strain the herbs out of the oil by pouring through a cheesecloth. Let all the oil drip out and then squeeze the herbs to get the remaining oil out. • Discard the herbs. • Heat 1/4 cup of the infused oil in a double boiler with the beeswax until melted and mixed. (Save the extra oil for use on wounds/cuts or for another batch of lip salve.) • Pour into small tins, glass jars or lip chap tubes and use on dry or chapped lips.

Recipe WellnessMama.com.

F e e l i n g k i s s a b l e y e t?

FOOD

Around the world in

lunchboxes

Already out of ideas for your kids’ lunchboxes, although school has just started again? Why not shake things up and take the lead from a few international flavours? There’s a whole world of lunchbox fillings to explore out there, packed with interesting, foreign flair and delicious combinations. Italy

Brazil

Take a (basil) leaf out of Italian lunches by whipping up some lunchbox pizza rolls – simply roll out bread dough (you can usually buy this ready-made from a supermarket) or use ready-made pizza bases. Spread over a thin layer of tomato pasta sauce or pesto, then sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese and dried herbs over. Roll up and bake until golden and oozing. Cut slices of pizza roll for a flavourful lunchbox snack. For mini pizza rolls, also try using white bread and flattening it with a rolling pin before adding the rest of the ingredients. Delicioso, we’d say.

The cuisine of Brazil is as varied as it is delicious, with African and American influences. A popular Brazilian street food that also works well for lunchboxes is elote, a boiled mielie coated with an array of delicious ingredients. Simply boil a mielie or sweetcorn until tender. Mix together mayo, grated cheese, butter, salt and sour cream, then spread over the mielie once it’s cooled. Wrap in cling film and pack as a yummy, healthy snack.

Ukraine Take inspiration from a classic Ukrainian dish, blini, for a unique break time snack. These wholesome pancakes are served with smoked salmon or berries and cream cheese. Mix together cream cheese with a little honey and a drop of vanilla, then spread onto a pancake or flapjack. Top with thinly sliced strawberries or mixed berries and sandwich together (or roll up if you’re using pancakes). Wrap them tightly in cling wrap to make sure they stay fresh and soft until break time.

Finland Riisipuuro, or rice pudding, is a traditional Finnish dish that’s super easy to make and, if packed in an airtight container, makes for a great lunchbox sweet that’s much healthier than chocolate. Simply cook a cup of rice in full-cream or low-fat milk until it has a soft and creamy consistency (adding milk when needed), then add a small knob of butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Top with some fresh or stewed mixed berries. Once cooled, pack into a small container, along with a spoon for a nutritious and filling treat.

Greece Fresh, punchy flavours abound in Mediterranean lunchboxes. Tomatokeftedes, a crispy tomato fritter, is a seriously delicious local delicacy – and great to make in advance for school lunchboxes. Mix together chopped tomato, onion, parsley, crushed feta and half a teaspoon of baking powder with enough flour to form a firm dough. Roll into balls and refrigerate for half an hour, then fry in hot oil until crispy. When cooled, pack into a Ziploc bag, along with a small tub of mayo for dipping.

Turkey Turkish cuisine is a delicious combination of Asian and Mediterranean foods. A common savoury treat, borek, is easy to make in advance for school lunchboxes. Mix together chopped boiled spinach with crumbled feta and some extra virgin olive oil, before spreading the mixture out onto a sheet of phyllo or puff pastry, and rolling up. Cut into smaller rolls and bake until crisp and golden.

By GULLAN&GULLAN for Blue Ribbon Bread

HEALTH

School contact sports and safety According to Jean de Villiers, the issue of head injuries in school sport should not be taken lightly. “Having played rugby for close on 30 years, I have only been concussed twice. Once was at school when I got a direct blow from a knee to the side of the head and the other as a professional when one of my teammates kicked me on the head by accident. In both cases I missed two weeks of rugby,” says De Villiers, who is now playing rugby for the Leicester Tigers in England. Mark Arnold, Principal Officer of Resolution Health, says physical sports provide a healthy balance in school life, as they serve as an outlet for restless energy and the strenuous exercise can help many

While contact sports remain a cherished part of many schools’ sporting traditions, children participating in these kinds of sports do stand an increased chance of sustaining injuries. Rugby icon Jean de Villiers weighs in on the risks of contact sports in South Africa.

It has been estimated that the rate of traumatic brain injury in children younger than 16 is around 180 per 100 000, which equates to 0,18% and most of these are characterised as ‘mild’2. When it comes to children, however, any concussion should be considered in a serious light as their brains are still developing. There are a number of precautions that can be introduced in an attempt to make contact sports safer, but the interventions are not

always unqualified successes. For example, some studies have suggested that when helmets are introduced as a protective measure in children’s contact sports, the chance of concussive injury actually increased because the children adopted more risky behaviour in their style of play2. Weighing in on the subject, Debbie Valentini, spokesperson for Zurreal says, “It should also be considered that healthy behaviours, such as regular exercise, are more likely to stick

in adult life if they are introduced from a young age, and school sports play an important role in establishing fitness as a lasting lifestyle choice. “The efforts of Boksmart in providing safety guidelines for school sport and injury management are to be welcomed, as these can certainly help to mitigate the risks that are a reality of physical sports. We encourage schools to implement pragmatic precautions, and urge parents to remain vigilant and

children to better focus on their studies. “There are many positive life lessons to be learnt from team sports in particular; however, a number of those currently played in South African schools do hold the risk of injuries. “While people participating in contact sports could suffer a wide range of injuries, head and spinal cord injuries are of particular concern because they can potentially have profound and lifelong consequences. While adults are able to make informed decisions about the risks they take when participating in contact sports, it is up to parents to weigh up the risk of serious injury with the benefits such sports may offer their children,” he adds.

demand that reasonable safety protocols are followed,” Valentini adds. “I think that what is being done at the moment to prevent head injuries is fantastic, and the Boksmart system that helps with the treatment of such injuries immediately after they occur is a great starting point. I also think the coaching of better tackling techniques can prevent injuries, as a poor technique resulted in my first concussion,” De Villiers concludes.

References: 1 Concussive head injury in children and adolescents related to sports and other leisure physical activities (G J Browne and L T Lam, 2005) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC2492044/ 2 Can we manage sport related concussion in children the same as in adults? (P McCrory, A Collie,, V Anderson and G Davis 2004) http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/38/5/516.

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An Australian study into the rates of concussion in children aged 6 to 16 found that organised sports accounted for six times as many severe concussive head injuries than other physical leisure activities1.

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HERBERT HURD PRIMARY SCHOOL BE JUST - FEAR NOT

(t) 041 364 1051 (e) hhurdps@global.co.za

Trophy for Herbert Hurd Primary School Herbert Hurd Primary School received the trophy for the co-ed school that had the most participants in the B-League Age Group galas in Port Elizabeth.

Herbert Hurd swimming coach, Mrs Diesel, shows off the trophy with two of her swimmers, Rebecca and Thomas Ivings.

Champion in the making!

An Easter feast Before they left for their holidays, the Grade 3 pupils at Herbert Hurd collected Easter eggs which they then donated to the pupils of Excelsior Primary School.

Triplets Emily, Hannah and Danielle Pienaar hand over the Easter treats to some very happy young Excelsior pupils.

Katelyn Pienaar, a Grade 5 pupil at Herbert Hurd, made a giant ‘splash’ at the South African Level 1 Regional Championship Gala, held in Cape Town during the Easter school holidays. Katelyn, who is ranked in the top 5 in her age group in the country, swam away with no fewer than 11 medals at this prestigious gala. She earned four gold medals, four silver medals and three bronze medals. Other Herbert Hurd pupils who took part in this gala at Level 1 were Rebecca Ivings, Thomas Ivings, Justin Agnew and Connor Jay. Thomas Ivings won 4 medals and Justin Agnew won 6 medals. All these swimmers are members of the PEA swimming club and are coached by Mark Edge. Katelyn Pienaar shows her medal haul.

LAERSKOOL KABEGA (t) 041 360 2581 (e) kabegaps@mweb.co.za

Funds for CANSA Raising funds for CANSA at McDonald’s Principal’s Night.

Ronald McDonald visit

Recycling is fun!

Ronald McDonald visited our school with a message that everyone is special.

Beach clean-up The Groenspore did a beach cleanup at the Willows Beach Resort.

Some of our recycling hat winners.

CANSA Relay for Life

Peace Club

Easter prizes!

The Kabega Minions took part in the CANSA Relay for Life. The learners walked during a mini -CANSA walk at the school.

Peace Club level 3s.

Easter raffle winners.

WESTERING PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 360 7818 (e) admin@westering.co.za

Cricket A special congratulations to these boys on being selected for the EP High Performance Cricket teams.

Westering Walking Challenge This trio helped each other through their 30 laps at the Westering Walking Challenge.

Helping a friend brave the storm.

Dedicated families came out in the pouring rain to support our school fundraiser.

Little Chefs Grade 2s make their own fabulous fruit kebabs. All smiles.

Having fun through the rain and shine!

Not letting the rain stop him from completing his 30 laps!

MOREGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 365 2101 (e) moregrove@telkomsa.net

Moregrove plants Moregrove Primary took part in The Waste Takers competition last term. We had to collect old telephone directories. In return we were given a tree that was planted in the preprimary playground. Well done, Moregrove!!

MOUNT PLEASANT (t) 041 367 2973 (e) skoolhoof@mountie.co.za

Farewell, Mr Shaw At the end of the first term, Mount Pleasant said farewell to a muchloved and very popular staff member and friend to many in the community, where he served the school as sports co-ordinator for several years. In a display of love and appreciation the pupils tied Mr Shaw, fondly known as “Coach”, to the climbing wall in the hall. Mr Shaw has taken up a new post at Komga Primary where he is continuing his career in education.

Athletics

Akademie Die “skoner geslag” het skoonskip gemaak van die top akademiese posisies in die intermediêreen seniorfase in die eerste kwartaal.

Mountie athletes Kaylin Need and Luvuyo Nkompela have reason to smile following their success at the recent SA Championships where they represented Eastern Cape. They proudly display their medals on the left and their Provincial Colours on the right.

Skolierpatrollie

Die top akademiese presteerders van kwartaal 1: Keira Vermeulen (Graad 4), Heila Oosthuizen (Graad 5), Tanel Kruger (Graad 6) en Nicole Emmerich (Graad 7).

Mount Pleasant se skolierpatrollie, bestaande uit ‘n groepie vrywillige Graad 6-leerders, maak elke oggend voor skool en smiddae na skool seker dat die leeders veilig by die skool kom.

LORRAINE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 367 1115 (e) info@lorraineschool.co.za

Community project Grade 1s show off some of the toiletries collected by Lorraine Primary pupils as part of their community project.

LAERSKOOL VERKENNER (t) 041 360 1200 (e) grikib@telkomsa.net

Trotse hoofleiers Ons hoofleiers staan trots in hulle nuwe skoolbaadjies.

Jesusweek Ons Graad 7-leerders neem deel aan die Jesusweek.

THEODOR HERZL SCHOOL (t) 041 581 4244 (e) marketing@theodorherzl.co.za

Music & Art Meander

Purim celebrations Term 1 ended on a festive note with all the Pre-Primary, Primary and High School pupils and staff dressing up to celebrate Purim and participate in the annual Purim Parade.

The Theodor Primary School pupils felt very proud to display their art and perform their favourite music at the Music & Art Meander. Parents and guests were impressed and enjoyed the social event.

HOËRSKOOL CILLIÉ (t) 041 451 4837 (e) hsc@absamail.co.za

Rugby Cillie vs DFM

0/14 0–29 0/15 0–5 0/16 22–0 0/19A 26–10 0/19B 7–10

VICTORIA PARK HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 508 6400 (e) postmaster@vphs.ecape.school.za

Soccer

Pupils from Germany

Soccer girls

Hlumelo Ngoqo with Mrs A Jennings. He received the trophy for the Top Goalscorer of the Tournament.

Victoria Park soccer girls, winners of the recent Soccer Challenge.

Easter party Carmen Thurner from the Victoria Park Interact Club at the annual Easter party for the children of the Inkamva Daycare Centre.

Some Victoria Park families spent Easter hosting a group of teachers and pupils from Germany. Here they are with their guests at Storms River Mouth.

Animal Welfare Society

Level 2 gala Hannah Counihan won two gold medals at the level 2 gala in Bellville for the 200m backstroke and the 4x100m mixed relay.

Members of the PAW group helped out at the Animal Welfare Society.

Gold medallist Hannah Counihan with bronze and silwer medallists.

HOËRSKOOL FRAMESBY (t) 041 360 1257 (e) bemarking@framesby.co.za

Atletiek Die afgelope vakansie het 12 Framesby-atlete aan die SA skole byeenkoms in Bloemfontein en aan die ASA Jyeugbyeenkoms in Germiston deelgeneem. Anneke Kapp het uitstekende gevaar deur 'n silwer medalje vir gewigstoot by die Skole Byeenkoms te verower en 'n brons medalje by ASA Jeugbyenkoms te verower. Johan van Biljon het 'n 4de plek vir gewigstoot by die ASA Jeugbyeenkoms verower

Tennis

Rugby Framesby se o.14A Rugbyspan het Grey College Bloemfontein 22–7 by die onlangse Paarl Gimnasium Toernooi geklop.

Janre Viljoen en Wilanie van Zyl is opgeneem in die SA Skole Tennisspan wat in Brittanje gaan toer.

Janre Viljoen Wilanie van Zyl Johan van Biljon en Anneke Kapp.

HOËRSKOOL ANDREW RABIE (t) 041-374 5604 (e) admin@andrewrabie.co.za

Mnr. en Me. Rabie 2016 Die jaarlikse Mnr. en Me. Rabie 2016 is tydens ‘n glansgeleentheid aangewys.

Mnr. en Me. Rabie 2016: Jason Cloete en Amber Moultrie.

Al die deelnemers aan die kompetisie.

GREY HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 374 3300 (e) info@greyhighschool.com

Grey boy wins High School motor cross

Hockey Festival Grey High School Hockey Festival recently held at Grey from 18 to 20 March. Grey’s 1st XI won 4 out 4.

Keegan HicksonMahony came first, second was Ricky Raff from JHB and third was Cayle Dormyhl for Pietermaritzburg. Grey defending.

Grey team talk.

Tyde Harrison narrowly misses a goal against Paarl Gym on Saturday. Grey won 5–0.

HOËRSKOOL DF MALHERBE (t) 041 581 3145 (e) dfm@telkomsa.net

Toer na die Drakensberge weer ‘n hoogtepunt Hoërskool DF Malherbe se matriekgroep het weer die Drakensberge in Kwazulu-Natal te besoek. Die groep het die Sterkhorn- bergreeks, Tugelawatervalroete en Mont Aux Sources-plato aangedurf. Hierdie hoogtepunt van die leerders se skoolloopbaan is die perfekte geleentheid om 12 jaar van skool mee af te sluit. Die leerders moes moeë en seer lywe, verlange huis toe en soms koue weer trotseer. Hulle was die eerste Engelse klas van DF wat bo-op die Mont Aux Sourcesplato gestaan het!

Saskia en Nevada gaan SA’s toe! Twee DF atlete, Nevada Niemand en Saskia Wait, is gekies om die Oostelike Provinsie Hoërskolespan by die Suid Afrikaanse Hoërskole Kampioenskap in Bloemfontein te verteenwoordig. Nevada het pragtig gespring en ‘n 4de plek in die 0/19 meisies hoogspring behaal. Saskia het haar persoonlike beste tye gehardloop en in die 100 meter finaal vir dogters 0/15 ‘n 5de plek behaal en in die 200m finaal ‘n 4de plek. Met hierdie pragtige prestasies het Nevada en Saskia in hulle onderskeie items hulle posisies op Suid Afrika Hoërskole se Nasionale lys ingeneem. Ons is baie trots op hierdie Malherbiete wat rotsvas gestaan het en altyd net hulle beste gee en die skool se naam hoog hou waar hulle ook al gaan.

Die groep op pad om Sterkhorn aan te pak.

Keegan Friend staar die verte in.

COLLEGIATE GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 373 7705 (e) collegia@cghs.co.za

Collegiate Win Spar Hockey Challenge Collegiate Girls’ High School played host to eight local hockey first teams on Sunday, 17 April 2016, and walked away as regional champions. All the matches were played on Sunday, 17 April 2016, on the Collegiate astro turf. In the group stage Collegiate topped their group by winning two games and drawing one. Collegiate progressed to the semi-finals where they faced Victoria Park High School. Collegiate found their rhythm quickly and played good ball in the build up to their early goal. The host team went on to win their semi-final 3-0 after controlling majority of the match. The finals saw Collegiate face Pearson, a much anticipated encounter as both teams have had a fantastic start to their seasons respectively. This local clash was as good as any other with momentum swaying back and forth. The young Collegiate goalkeeper, Lara Grant, pulled off a vital aerial save to keep the hosts in the game. After enduring several waves of intense Pearson attacks, Sinaed Walsh made

a crucial turnover and rolled the ball through to striker, Kristin Kirchner, who found herself one on one with the Pearson shot stopper. Kirchner remained calm as the keeper stormed off her line to close down the Collegiate striker, and slotted the ball beneath the diving keeper. That goal turned out to be the game changer as Pearson struggled to get a hold of the match again. Collegiate Girls’ High School held their 1-0 lead to the end, to see them crowned regional champions of the Port Elizabeth Central Spar Hockey Challenge. Collegiate Girls’ High School’s Head of Hockey, Chantell Posthumus, said, “It was fantastic to host this group of teams from around Port Elizabeth, it’s always lovely to see young ladies getting involved in competitive sport and for them to attract the amount of support that they did. The finals could have gone either way, and we are ecstatic that it went our way. We look forward to the next step in this challenge.”

Results of the Spar Hockey Challenge Placing 7 & 8 Linkside 0-–1 Nico Malan Playoff Collegiate 3–0 Victoria Park Playoff Pearson 2–0 Alex Placing 5 & 6 Framesby 0(4)–(3)0 DF Malherbe Placing 3 & 4 Victoria Park 0–1 Alex Final Collegiate 1–0 Pearson

SPORT

Abbott nominates Warriors as franchise Proteas and former Dolphins player Kyle Abbott has nominated the Warriors as his franchise for the forthcoming season. The Warriors have not had a Proteas contracted player in their ranks for some time and the addition of Abbott to the team brings a wealth of experience and a fresh approach to the game. 28-year-old Kyle was born and bred in Durban and made his firstclass debut for KwaZulu-Natal in 2009. He made his Test debut in 2013 against Pakistan where he produced bowling figures of 7/29. He has played 7 test matches, 24 ODIs and 21 T20 matches for the Proteas. The right-arm medium-fast bowler who gets the ball to swing at pace is a welcome addition to the Warriors squad.

FIRST XV RUGBY RANKINGS 18 APRIL 2016 AVG PTS PLAYED TEAM 6 8,083 AFFIES 7,680 GREY COLLEGE 5 7,083 6 GLENWOOD 6,820 5 PAARL BOYS HIGH 6,633 3 RONDEBOSCH 8 5,988 EG JANSEN 5,614 PAUL ROOS GYM 7 5,540 5 PAARL GIM 5,000 6 GARSFONTEIN 4,822 9 MONUMENT 7 4,771 BOLAND LANDBOU 4,767 6 BEN VORSTER 6 4,500 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 3,943 SELBORNE COLLEGE 7 4,429 7 JEPPE 4,417 6 DALE COLLEGE 4,300 6 OAKDALE 5 4,220 ST STITHIANS 4,000 LYDENBURG 4 6 3,750 ST ALBANS COLLEGE

RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

“I am looking forward to this new challenge and having the opportunity to play for the Warriors will take me out of my comfort zone. I also get to play alongside guys like Andrew Birch and Simon Harmer,” Abbott says. He is currently in India for the IPL where he will play for the Kings IX Punjab and will join the Warriors in September for their pre-season.

U16 RUGBY RANKINGS 15 APRIL 2016 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TEAM GLENWOOD PAARL BOYS HIGH GREY COLLEGE PAUL ROOS GYM MONUMENT JEPPE STIRLING OAKDALE MENLOPARK ST STITHIANS

RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TEAM GREY COLLEGE ST JOHNS COLLEGE PAARL BOYS HIGH MONUMENT WATERKLOOF PAUL ROOS GYM NORTHWOOD STELLENBERG SACS KLERKSDORP

PLAYED 4 4 5 5 5 5 3 5 5 7

AVG POINTS 8,575 7,075 6,380 6,340 5,960 5,840 5,767 5,240 5,060 4,986

U15 RUGBY RANKINGS 14 APRIL 2016 PLAYED 4 3 5 5 4 5 5 5 7 5

AVG POINTS 7,975 6,451 6,080 6,000 5,900 5,820 5,760 5,440 5,329 5,080

Rugby Results and Upcoming Fixtures FRAMESBY HIGH SCHOOL – RESULTS

FRAMESBY HIGH SCHOOL – UPCOMING FIXTURES

Sat. 19 Mar

SACS

Lost

Kearsney ERF

Sat. 23 Apr

Daniel Pienaar

Home

Sat. 26 Mar

Dale

Lost

Kearsney ERF

Sat. 30 Apr

St Alban’s

Grey PE Festival

Mon. 28 Mar

Noord-Kaap

Won

Kearsney ERF

Mon. 02 May

Queen’s

Grey PE Festival

Sat. 09 Apr

Glenwood

Lost

Away

Sat. 07 May

Grens

Away

GREY HIGH SCHOOL – RESULTS

GREY HIGH SCHOOL – UPCOMING FIXTURES

Thu. 24 Mar

Westville

Won

St Stithians Fest

Sat. 23 Apr

Brandwag

Home

Sat. 26 Mar

Bishops

Won

St Stithians Fest

Sat. 30 Apr

Parktown

Grey PE Festival

Mon. 28 Mar

Michaelhouse

Won

St Stithians Fest

Mon. 02 May

DHS

Grey PE Festival

Sat. 09 Apr

Paul Roos

Lost

Away

Sat. 07 May

Queen’s

Away

PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL – RESULTS Sat. 19 Mar

Oosterlig

Lost

PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL – UPCOMING FIXTURES

Oakdale R/F

Sat. 23 Apr

St Andrew’s

Away

Queen’s

Grey PE Festival

Mon. 21 Mar

Monument Park

Won

Oakdale R/F

Sat. 30 Apr

Wed. 23 Mar

Durbanville

Lost

Oakdale R/F

Mon. 02 May

Parktown

Grey PE Festival

Sat. 09 Apr

Oudtshoorn

Won

Home

Sat. 07 May

Hudson Park

Away

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Time / Date Sat 30 Apr 08:15

Philip - 1st XV

09:30

Muir vs Hudson Park

10:45

Framesby vs St Alban’s Dale vs St David’s

12:00

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13:15 14:30 15:45

Grey vs Parktown

Time / Date Mon 2 May 08:15

Philip

Pyott

St Alban’s vs Muir

U16 Framesby vs Queen’s U16 Pearson vs Dale