JULY 2015
PORT ELIZABETH
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FROM OUR SIDE
LIVIN' ON A PRAYER
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Team Editor Tenille Swanepoel | 021 872 3880 tenille@tiemedia.co.za
back or forward? The distance is the same, but not the result.
The start of the third term always reminds me of the now “oldie” but goodie from when I was still at school. Livin on a prayer, by Bon Jovi …
In this issue glam guru and fashion knowit-all, Pepe Sofianos shows us how to turn heads with fashionable accessories … for your noggin. Jenny Morris cooks up a storm prepping the most delicious Mediterranean delicacies. PLUS you can also win a year’s supply of Wellington’s sauces for your family.
Whoa, we're half way there Whoa, livin' on a prayer Take my hand and we'll make it – I swear
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Schools inside AWSUM News is distributed to the following schools in PORT ELIZABETH: Primary Schools: Laerskool Moregrove, Laerskool Kabega, Lorraine Primary, Summerwood Primary, Laerskool Verkenner, Westering Primary, Herbert Hurd, Walmer West & Mount Pleasant. High Schools: Hoërskool DF Malherbe, Hoërskool Framesby, Grey Senior, Victoria Park High, Pearson High, Hoërskool Cillie, Hoërskool Andrew Rabie & Linkside High, Gollegiate Girls’ High School.
WELLINGTON’S WINNERS
If you didn’t win this month, remember that you can still enter. We are giving away a year’s supply of Wellington’s sauces every month!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING AWSUM READERS FOR WINNING A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF WELLINGTON’S SAUCES! April winner: Sharon Kemp from Somerset West May winner: Bulelwa Booi from Fish Hoek June winner: Melanie Crossman from East London July winner: Marienette Labuschagne from Bloemfontein
Simply tell us what’s your favourite Wellington’s sauce flavour? Send your answer, contact details and postal address to: tenille@tiemedia.co.za
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LAERSKOOL KABEGA (t) 041 360 2581 (e) kabegaps@mweb.co.za
FATHERS’ DAY
We celebrated Fathers’ Day with our male staff members.
GRADE 6
The Grade 6 (A) learners jumped for joy because the exams are finally over.
BAMBA CHOIR FESTIVAL
The Junior Choir performed at the BAMBA choir festival.
SONJA HERHOLDT
Learners danced on stage with music icon Sonja Herholdt.
LUCKY DRAW
Our Fathers’ Day cards winners who made the most special cards for their dads.
The drum was spun to select the winners of our lucky draw.
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HEALTH
A COLD OR FLU? HERE’S WHAT TO DO
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As the nights get colder, the duvets and heaters aren’t the only things being hauled out, as people across the country reach for the tissues to soothe those inevitable winter sniffles. TELLING THE DIFFERENCE The perennial confusion between the common cold and influenza is due to the fact that the symptoms are so similar: runny nose, sore throat, fever, and body aches. For the record, colds are caused by viruses, and there are often at least 200 of them circulating during cold and flu season. By contrast, there’s usually only one influenza virus in circulation every year, according to health experts. The best indications that you’re dealing
with a cold and not the flu are severity and duration: Colds typically last between three and seven days and generally aren’t very serious. IS THE FLU SERIOUS? If the treatment for colds and the flu is typically the same, why is it important to know whether you’ve got one or the other? Because the flu has much greater potential to lead to pneumonia in certain high-risk people. Those people include the
elderly, those with chronic conditions (such as diabetes, asthma and chronic bronchitis), and those with auto-immune deficiencies. Pneumonia should be suspected if flu symptoms suddenly worsen, if a fever suddenly spikes higher, or if someone experiences shortness of breath. A healthcare provider should be called immediately if such symptoms develop. PREVENTION THE BEST MEDICINE The best way to protect against the flu and
pneumonia is to get a flu shot. To reduce your risk of contracting colds and the flu even further, there’s always good old hand-washing, says Fields. “Regularly washing your hands is highly important, whether you have a cold or are trying to avoid getting one,” according to Fields. “If you’re the infected person, you also need to make sure to cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze so that you’re not spreading it that way.” Source: www.health24.com
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HERBERT HURD BE JUST - FEAR NOT
(t) 041 364 1051 (e) hhurdps@global.co.za
‘INSECT DAY’
Learning about insects took a fun turn at Herbert Hurd this week when the grade three pupils enjoyed ‘Insect Day’. The children dressed up as their favourite insect and spent the day doing insect –related activities.
FUN RUN
FATHERS’ DAY
In celebration of Fathers’ Day, the dads of Herbert Hurd pupils were invited to a Coffee and Muffin morning where they had a chance to chat and get to know one another. They also had the opportunity to listen to the school band play and to take part in a fun general knowledge quiz. Afterwards they could pay a visit to their sons and daughters in their classrooms.
The weather did not play along, but the Herbert Hurd Fun Run still managed to be a great success, thanks to the large number of gallant walkers and runners who turned up – in spite of the cold and wet! Hundreds of pupils, moms, dads, brothers and sisters marched through the drizzle – showing true Herbie spirit!
Grade one pupil, Coby Plaatjies, shows his dad how to use the mouse.
Nikita Bothma is delighted Layla Jonker introduces to have her dad visit her at her dad to the computer school. laboratory.
Umbrellas, jackets and beanies were the order of the day, but spirits remained high as the Hurdian family strode out in the rain and cold.
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FASHION
Maroon unisex felt Fedora, R249, Cotton On.
Grey foxy-face beanie, R399, Accessorize.
Cream knit trapper with faux fur trim, R69.99, Mr Price.
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X Factor star Matt Cardle sports a trendy faux fur trapper hat.
OH MY HAT!
Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos tops it all off with the pick of winter’s head-hugging hotties. Khloe Kardashian steps up the sass factor with her plum Fedora and oversized sunglasses.
Face mid-winter head on with the cutest sharpest headgear ---from “talking” beanies to furry earmuffs to swishy felt hats. Keep toasty on top with urban chic headgear like the Mafia-inspired Fedora, equally hot on guys (think Johnny Depp!) and girls. Of course, the star of the season is the gorgeous Boho floppy hat. Paired with anything from a leather jacket and over-the-knee boots to a puffa and jeans, these iconic hats give you an utterly polished and fashion-forward finish. The versatility of these wide-brimmed chapeaux means you can always hide a bad hair day with style!
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Update your day-to-day look with a Boho floppy hat - this hot 70’s vibe just screams style!
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Guy’s cord and faux fur trapper, R 225, Woolworths.
TALKING HEADS
Teal felt Boho floppy hat, R260, Foschini.
Red felt pull-on hat, R140, Woolworths.
Taylor Swift rocks a hot red beanie and matching red lips.
Other unisex hotheaded options you have to love are bad-ass baseball caps, beanies and more beanies and the darling of the boy bands, the bobble hat, proving that pom poms aren’t just for your kid sister. And there’s plenty of visual interest with initials, animal faces and “talkies”.
@THE BESTIE
What’s your best bet?This year the trapper hat has moved up a notch from a hunting hood to a real fashion trophy hat, best in faux fur for him and her.
Glitzy knit beanie, R169. Forever 21. Unisex baseball caps, R69.99 each, Legit.
Beanies, bobbles, berets and Boho hats are the tip top toppers this winter, so go head to head with the best of them.
MOUNT PLEASANT (t) 041 367 2973 (e) skoolhoof@mountie.co.za
MOUNTIES MINI-MARATHON
On the 19th June 2015, we had our mini-marathon where the learners had to dress up and run around the rugby field to collect points for their teams. It was a lot of fun and all the learners looked great in their costumes. Our teachers joined in the fun as well.
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FOOD & HOME
MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED VEGETABLES WITH SWEET CHILLI: INGREDIENTS: • Olive oil, for frying • 1 onion, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 cans John West solid meat tuna in sunflower oil drained • 1 x 400g tin whole peeled tomatoes • 4 cups rice, cooked according to package instructions • ¾ cup grated mature cheddar or Parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling • 1 each medium sized red, yellow and green pepper, halved and pith and seeds removed • 4 tomatoes halved and pulp and seeds removed • 3 large baby marrows, halved and the centre scooped out • ½ cup Wellington’s Sweet Chilli
By Jenny Morris Follow Jenny @jennymorrischef
METHOD: Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pan, then gently sauté the onions until translucent, then add the garlic and tuna and cook stirring for a few minutes. Add the tinned tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes have broken up. Stir the tomato sauce into the rice, along with the rice and cool before stirring in the grated cheese. Scrape the seeds out of the peppers, tomatoes and baby marrows, and then stuff them with the rice filling. Drizzle with Sweet Chilli sauce, Sprinkle over the extra cheese and then bake for 25 minutes. Or until golden. © Jenny Morris 2014 -2015
WIN WITH WELLINGTON’S Win a year’s supply of Wellington’s sauces for you and your family! To enter, simply tell us what’s your favourite Wellington’s sauce flavour? Send your answer, contact details and postal address to: tenille@tiemedia.co.za
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I love it when practical things are pretty! This month, why don’t you try and make one of these DIY key frames, which just happen to be both! And, it’s so simple. THINGS YOU WILL NEED: • A frame that you like – it can be any size, but we recommend one of which the gap in the center is slightly larger than your keys • A screw driver with appropriate size screw (the box of screw hooks will tell you which size). • Screw hooks.
WHAT TO DO: Take your frame and plan out where you’d like your hooks to be placed. I decided to use four hooks for my frame. Once decided, drill correct sized holes into the frame. After holes are drilled, screw in each hook, and you’re ready to mount on wall and hang keys! Yes, it’s that easy!
We specialize in Themed Kids Parties. Packages include – tables, chairs, themed chaircovers and table linen, Happy Birthday banner, flags and balloons, themed table centrepiece. We can also provide party packs, specialised birthday cakes and catering for adults. We also offer a variety of party activities and entertainment for the kids. We are situated in a rural setting with plenty of space for kids to run around and a great outdoor playground. We serve delicious breakfast, lunches and cakes in our wonderful tearoom too. Office – 041 379 2696 (Mon – Sat) Email – bookings@brellas.co.za Website – www.brellaskids.co.za Facebook – www.facebook.com/brellas. teagarden Physical Address – Plot 65, Kragga Kamma Road, Chelsea
MOREGROVE PRIMARY (t) 0413652101 (e) moregrove@telkomsa.net
MOREGROVE SUPPORTS “ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES”
This is how it worked, we didn’t wear shoes for a whole day to raise awareness for kids who don’t have shoes and then we donated shoes to people around us who need them ♥
DARK CHOCOLATE IS GOOD FOR YOU The grade 6’s studied the labelling of various brands of chocolate and the health benefits of dark chocolate containing 70 to 85 % of cocoa. This is what they learnt. It can help prevent heart disease: Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which protect cells from harmful molecules— called free radicals—that are produced when the body breaks down food or is exposed to sunlight or smoke. Free radicals
can cause cell damage that leads to heart disease. Flavonoids can also lower blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol by up to 10 percent. It improves your mood: Dark chocolate stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that bring on feelings of pleasure. It also contains the chemical serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant.
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HOËRSKOOL DF MALHERBE (t) 041 581 3145 (e) dfm@telkomsa.net
60 JARIGE FEESVIERINGS H
oërskool DF Malherbe se jaarlikse interskole teen Hoerskool Despatch het vanjaar groter betekenis omdat dit deel uitmaak van DF se 60 jarige feesvierings. Die Interskole vind op 7 en 8 Augustus by DF Malherbe plaas. Vrydag se aktiwiteite sluit in ‘n vasvra, debat, gholf, landloop tennis skaak en ‘n talentkompetisie. Die hoogtepunt sal ‘n massa-reunie byeenkoms die aand in die skoolsaal wees. Saterdag is hoofsaaklik ‘n sportdag en daar sal
meegeding word in Rugby, Hokkie en Netbal. ‘n Hoogtepunt van die hokkiewedstryde is wanneer ‘n oud-leerder span teen ‘n span van DF sal speel terwyl in netbal sal ‘n “ou dames span” teen ‘n span van DF speel. Verskeie ander hokkiewedstryde tussen DF en Despatch sal ook op die hokkievelde en netbalbane plaasvind. Daar sal vyf rugbywedstryde wees met die hoogtepunt die 1ste span wedstryd tussen DF Malherbe en Despatch wat om 15.30 die middag begin.
LORRAINE PRIMARY (t) 041 367 1115 (e) info@lorraineschool.co.za
“THE NEW GIRL”
The Grade 6 and 7 pupils and teachers of Lorraine Primary School took to the floorboards in the final week of May for a revue entitled “The New Girl”.
The audience joined her on her journey where, after winning a scholarship, the “new girl” moved from rural SA to a high school in the big city.
COLLEGIATE GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 373 7705 (e) collegia@cghs.co.za
CREATIVITY UNLEASHED
In the mid-year holiday, ten Collegiate learners attended the National Schools Festival of the Arts for Grade Twelves. The fiveday festival was filled with plays, workshops and lectures. The learners enjoyed the festival, but they were also challenged to see the world from different perspectives. Overall, the festival was a memorable experience!
Freezing Collegiate Festinos on Rhodes University campus.
67 MINUTES FOR MANDELA – 67 BLANKETS TO BRING WARMTH WHERE NEEDED
Every Collegiate girl and Staff member have been busy clicking the needles for the past two months in order to produce 67 blankets in honour of Mandela. Here are some of the Matric girls assembling blankets from the many squares produced.
SOME HIGH POINTS FOR COLLEGIATE RECENTLY
• Named as one of the top 25 State Schools in country in the FAIRLADY Top Schools’ Survey • Named as one of the top 45 State Schools in the country in the DESTINY magazine Top Schools report. • Six South African Sports Representatives. • Over fifty Eastern Province Representatives this year so far. • Old Girl, Nicole Swart, qualified pilot, is the first person on the African Continent to receive a drone pilot licence.
Pilot, Nicole Swart, Matric 2009
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HOËRSKOOL CILLIÉ (t) 041 451 4837 (e) hsc@absamail.co.za
MNR & MEJ CILLIÉ 2015
Vrydag, 29 Mei, was Mnr & Mej Cillié gehou. Baie dankie aan al die borge en donasies om hierdie aand so spesiaal te maak. Geluk aan ons Mnr. Cillié, Marco Fourie en Mej. Cillié, Tenischa Herman.
CILLIÉ RUGBY, HOU SO AAN!
HOËRSKOOL FRAMESBY (t) 041 360 1257 (e) bemarking@framesby.co.za
FRAMESBY RUGBYAAND
Veels geluk met u seun se rugbyprestasie tot dusver. Ons, by Framesby, is saam met u opgewonde oor die erkenning wat u seun kry. Mag dit die begin van ‘n suksesvolle rugby-loopbaan wees. Dit is so dat rugby vandag baie deure kan oopmaak en dat suksesvolle spelers dit as beroep kan beoefen, dit is daarom baie belangrik dat die korrekte besluite oor u seun se toekoms nou geneem word. Dit sal vir ons ‘n voorreg wees om u, as ouers, behulpsaam te wees in die neem van hierdie belangrike besluit. Vir die bevordering van u seun se rugby-loopbaan is dit noodsaaklik dat hy op die hoogste vlak moontlik sal meeding, en in hierdie opsig bied Framesby aan hom ongelooflike geleenthede. Hiermee nooi ons u, en u seun hartlik uit na ons Rugby-bekendstellingsaand op Maandag 3 Augustus 2015, wat om 18:30 in ons Skoolsaal sal plaasvind. By hierdie geleentheid wil ons u graag bekendstel aan die rugby-kultuur by Framesby, insluitende ons fasiliteite, en ook gesellig verkeer. Ons wil u aanmoedig om hierdie geleentheid by te woon, veral gesien in die lig van die belangrike besluite wat u binnekort moet neem. Bevestig asseblief u teenwoordigheid met mnr Christo Scriven, ons
Sport-organiseerder by 041 – 360 1257 / werwing@ framesby.co.za Vir enige verdere navrae kan Mnr. Louis Gerber, ons Rugby-organiseerder, gekontak word by 072 226 4166 / rugby@framesby.co.za
HOËRSKOOL ANDREW RABIE (t) 041 374 5604 (e) admin@andrewrabie.co.za
WÊRELD KARATE KAMPIOENSKAPPE
Shanun Iverson, ‘n gr. 8-leerder het onlangs deelgeneem aan die Wêreld Karate Kampioenskappe in Nederland. Sy het baie goed presteer en Goud vir Kumite en Silwer vir Kata ontvang.
TENNIS
Janre het die vakansie aan 3 toernooie deelgeneem in die ope afdeling. Hy het die Cradock mini gewen asook die Graaff Reinette mini. In die Brian Bands Series 2 toernooi het hy tweede geeindig in die enkels en die dubbels.
LINKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 373 7948 (e) linksideheadmaster@gmail.com
HOCKEY REPRESENTATIVES
Linkside EP Hockey representatives: Kayla Wentzel - EP Country Districts and Victoria Williams u/18B. We are proud of you.
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THEODOR HERZL (t) 041 581 4244 (e) marketing@theodorherzl.co.za
MR & MISS THEODOR 2015
The first-ever Mr and Miss Theodor Herzl High were crowned in a fun, fabulous and totally fashionable fundraising event, organised by this year’s Matric Dance Committee. The latest fashion trends took to the catwalk and an external panel of celebrity judges adjudicated the hotly contested Mr & Miss competition, including reigning Mr Port Elizabeth, Jordan Zeelie. Our congrats go to Leah and Lungi, as well as all those brave hearts who took to the stage. You are all Theodorable! Not to be outdone, Theodor High School staff also paraded the ramp, showing off their favourite fashions through the ages.
ARISE, SIR MICK!
Past Theodorian Mick Davis, the South African born former chief executive of Xstrata, has been knighted by the UK’s Queen Elizabeth ll for his extraordinary services to holocaust commemoration and education. Sir Davis is the chairman of the UK’s Holocaust Commission, which was set up by prime minister David Cameron in 2013.
WESTERING PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 360 7818 (e) admin@westering.co.za
NEW JERSEYS
GRADE 3’S
Some Grade 3’s testing out their skills in the “kitchen”.
Who said school is hard work?
Under 13 A team trying out their new jerseys.
GREY HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 374 3300 (e) info@greyhighschool.com
HOCKEY RESULTS
Grey 4ths beat Framesby 1sts 2-0 Grey 5ths beat Woodridge 3rds 14-0 Grey 16B beat Framesby 16A 6-0 Grey 16C beat Woodridge 16B 7-1 Grey 16D beat Priory 16A 3-2 Grey 16E beat Pearson 16D 2-1 Well done!
STANDARD BANK CAPE SCHOOLS’ WEEK 2015
Hoërskool Grey het nie alleenlik gasheer gespeel vir die gesogte CAPE SCHOOLS’ week gedurende die Junie-vakansie nie, maar het ook uitstekend op die rugbyveld presteer. In hulle drie wedstryde het hulle korte mette gemaak met al drie die besoekende spanne. Grey tree as wenners uit die stryd teen SACS (28-10), Rondebosch Boys High (15-10) en Boland Landbou (16-10).
Grey se Tiaan Coetzee in aksie teen Boland Landbou. Hy gee die bal uit aan Keanu Vers
SA NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Congratulations to Mvume Mdidimba and David Kyd who have both successfully auditioned to be part of the South African National Youth Orchestra - they will perform and tour during the mid-year break.