OCTOBER 2015
PORT ELIZABETH
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Wow, where has 2015 gone?! Can you believe it’s only 7 weeks untill schools close and 10 weeks untill Christmas?
like to wish you all good luck with the last stretch, we know that you’ll be doing your absolute best.
It’s been a jam-packed year with sports, academics, concerts, social events, award ceremonies etc … I’m sure that the one thing on every teacher, student and (especially) parents’ mind is final exams, eeck! But in the very wise words of my favourite little fish, Dory: “Just keep swimming”. From the AWSUM team we’d
We hope you enjoy this issue of AWSUM, also remember to look out for the winners of our Facebook competition. The winners will be announced on 30 October. Till next time. Tenille & the AWSUM Team
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XHOSA SHAKING DANCERS
Chuma and Aya coached our Grade 3 Xhosa Shaking Dancers. They came 3rd in the Department of Education’s traditional dance competition.
ENVIRO QUIZ
Jordan, Hayley, Devon, Thabisa, Wikkie and Roche are off to the finals of the SASOL-Forever Resorts Enviro Quiz. It takes place from 30 October – 1 November 2015 at the Gariep Forever Resort. The organizer, Mr Wikus Koen, presented them with their 2nd round medals.
PREFECTS Groenspoor prefects at the Sundays River Trash Bash
GRADE 6 CAMPING
Our Grade 6 learners went camping at Sumcay.
GO BOKKE
Kabega teachers support our Springbok rugby team.
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HEALTH
WITH SUMMER IN FULL SWING THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO EXFOLIATE YOUR SKIN... The best way to maintain healthy looking, glowing skin is to use a body scrub. We have created a list of ten body scrubs you can make at home. Not only do you get the benefit of saving money, but they are all natural which means NO chemicals. Don’t forget to apply moisturiser or body butter after using any kind of scrub. BANANA SUGAR BODY SCRUB
When the bananas are starting to brown, grab those beauties and put them to use. This one skips the oil and relies purely on the benefit of banana and the gently abrasive sugar. • 1 ripe banana • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or your favorite essential oil (optional)
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH MONTH! Our health is important to us so we need to better take care of ourselves and our family.
VANILLA COCONUT BROWN SUGAR SCRUB
Coconut oil is subtly fragrant and slightly miraculous. This one is a super moisturizer, and can practically double as dessert. • 1/2 cup coconut oil • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Mix ingredients together. Rub on skin while in the shower, massage, and rinse.
Smash ingredients together with a fork into a chunky goop. Don’t over-mash or it will become too thin. If you want a banana scrub for your face, reserve some of the banana and mash it separately without sugar. In the shower, pat the sugar mixture and gently massage over your body. For your face, gently massage plain banana there, avoiding the eye area. Rinse off with warm water.
Use your homemade sugar scrub to slough away dead skin and moisturize. Just scoop out a generous amount in the shower, and massage into your skin where you need it: knees, elbows, bottoms of feet, etc.
We can start with eating healthier and having healthy eating options for our family. This can be done by eating five fruits and vegetables each day whether that be fresh, frozen or canned. Instead of having sugary drinks, sodas, and sugary juices switch to low fat diary products and opt out to have healthy snacks instead of junk food. It’s also important to give the proper portions of food to to our children and ourselves. Cut down on the fats, get lean meats and poultry, and eat together as a family. We need to start early with our children, we can do this by involving them in the process, being a good role model for them, and having the right foods and snacks available for them. The best way to do portions for children and us is to use a divided plate. The plate should be divided into four parts the first top half should be protein and then whole grain pastas, then the rest should be for fruit and veggies. We can keep our families healthy with exercise, preventive care, being attuned to our bodies, avoid smoking and smoking around children. Adults from the age of 18-64 need
to exercise 2 and half hours a week with aerobic exercises and 10 minutes at time as a minimum, but it’s best to do 5 hours a week of moderate aerobic exercise. For children 6-17 years of age they need up to 60 minutes a day of physical activity. Children should try to incorporate exercise that help strengthen bones and muscles. Children 2 to 5 years of age don’t really have a recommended amount of time but, it’s safe to say that they should play actively as well. 9 ways you can exercise as a family: 1. Go for a pre or post dinner walks 2. Make a game out of chores 3. Turn commercial breaking into fitness breaks 4. Dance to music 5. Walk the dog together 6. Have the kids work in the yard with you 7. Garden together 8. Have a weekly sports night 9. Do a charity run or walk Start today and get your families health on track this month!
WALMER WEST (t) 041 367 1734 (e) walmerwestps@absamail.co.za
“MAGICAL MYSTERIES”
We had our big production “Magical Mysteries”, that was a teacher-student show. We enjoyed every second and got a great response.
Teachers are many things and for this production we were actors as well.
A big thanks to Sir for making/building our décor/props.
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FASHION From ankle flatties to midcalf and all the way up to towering knee- highs, gladiators are the way to go. They’re your one-stop sandal for every moment of every day and there are so many varieties to choose from with fab finishes like studs, buckles, fringes and ties to keep everyone’s eyes glued to your legs.
Tan looped and tied knee-high gladiators, R599, Zoom.
Camel studded ankle gladiators, R99.99, Mr Price.
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Metallic shin-high glads, R299,95, Woolworths.
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OK girls, it’s official --- gladiator sandals are the certified footwear of the Kardashian clan. These eye-popping Roman sandals hugging their famous pins are back in vogue with a vengeance.
Gladiator sandals are the hottest trend a foot this summer. Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos says ditch those slip-slops and step out in these sizzling strappy styles.
Tan doublestudded midlength Spartacus sandals, R219, Fashion Express.
The ultimate fashion battle is on. 2015 will go down as the summer of the gladiators. Let the games begin!
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Patent black strippy gladiators, R219, Fashion Express.
Tan ladder lace-up knee high glads, R669, Louella at Foschini.
Kendall Jenner blows everyone away in her killer glads and simple sophisticated black dress and coat. That’s class, baby!
Mid-length snakeskin print glads, R149.99, Mr Price.
# STYLE # MUST-HAVE
Borrowed from Spartacus, the original gladiator of note, glads are statement-making sandals that will rock your wardrobe all summer long. Walk this way, girls!
HERBERT HURD BE JUST - FEAR NOT
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ENTREPRENEURS IN THE MAKING! Entrepreneurs Day is a highlight on the Herbert Hurd Grade Seven calendar. It is the practical assignment for the subject Economic Management Sciences and requires the children to put together a proper business plan for their ‘business’. They deal with
market research, advertising, budgets and profits and losses. A great deal of hard work goes into the planning and organising of the day, but there is always a great deal of fun and excitement for all involved.
GRADE 7 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Grade Seven Herbert Hurd pupils were treated to a day out at Pine Lodge Outdoor Adventures last week where they were able to experience the thrill and the challenge of walking on high ropes and riding zip-wires.
Here Christopher Cressey takes The exhilaration of the zip wire! stock as he prepares to launch himself onto the high ropes.
Terror or triumph?
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FOOD
Sesame-seared tuna with a Sweet and Sour Twist The tuna needs to be fresh and deep red – and I mean really fresh.
INGREDIENTS: • A little oil for searing • 1 tbls, fresh ginger, grated • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 spring onions with tops very finely chopped • 1 tsp sesame oil • 1 tbls soy sauce • ¾ cup Wellingtons Sweet and Sour Sauce • 4 thick slices of raw tuna • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
Serves 4
By Jenny Morris
METHOD: • Mix all the ingredients together, except the tuna and sesame seeds. • Lay the tuna in the marinade for 15 minutes, turning once. • Remove the tuna from the marinade and set aside. • Oil a grill pan lightly and sear the tuna on both sides – don’t take it beyond medium, it is better served rare. • Heat the leftover marinade in a small saucepan and drizzle over tuna. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with sticky rice and stir-fried vegetables.
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WIN WITH WELLINGTON’S
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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
SUMMERWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 012 345 6787 (e) info@summerwoodpe.co.za
BOK-FEVER!
Proud supporters of South African rugby. Good luck to the Springboks for the World Cup!
“SUM FUN” DAY
Fun at Summerwood on our annual SUM FUN Day hosted on Saturday, 12 September 2015, for grade 1 and 2 learners.
BIATHLE
Great news for Summerwood and South Africa! Lüdgen le Roux, grade 2, won bronze for Biathle youth F Boys. Ludgen and his team mates, Jayson and Trent, also won gold for the South African youth F team at the UIPM World Champion-ships in Batumi, Georgia. Well done, Lüdgen!
AWSUM !!! MOREGROVE PRIMARY (t) 0413652101 (e) moregrove@telkomsa.net
GRADE 5 AND 6 FAREWELL SHOW FUNKY HAT DAY To our beloved school Principal Mr Potgieter, We shall miss you! – We salute you! – Go Well! – Mooi loop!
Thanks to the Grade 5 and 6 classes for a lovely GOOD BYE show for Mr Potgieter.
CELEBRATING HERITAGE DAY
These boys wrote their own Proudly South Africa poem. Well done Grade 3
PUPPET SHOW
Grade 1 to 3 learners enjoyed a puppet show about how to be a responsible learner at school.
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HOËRSKOOL CILLIÉ (t) 041 451 4837 (e) hsc@absamail.co.za
MATRIEKAFSKEID 2015
PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 583 2111 (e) phs@pearsonhs.ecape.school.za
PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL CRICKET VS UNION HIGH SCHOOL
The Pearson 1st Cricket team got the new cricket season off to a dream start, just days before they will host their annual Pam Golding Pearson High School Cricket Festival. Pearson hosted Union High School in their annual fixture in a declaration format match. After winning the toss and elected to bat first, Union drew first blood as the removed both openers with the score on 16. Pearson star player Kyle Jacobs, together with Luntu Tofile then batted superbly, putting on 147 for the 3rd wicket. The pair batted at a healthy runrate before Tofile fell for a well played 70 of 105 balls. Jacobs went on to record yet another 100 for his team as he scored 121 of 142 balls. His innings included 14 boundaries and 2 sixes. After the departure of Tofile, Jacobs was joined by Daniel Doyle who excellerated the run rate, scoring a brisk 68 not out of 74 balls as the hosts massed 303/5, before declaring. Union bowler Tyler Naude picked up 2/90. The Pearson pace bowlers backed up their batters’ performance and only needed 22 overs to dismiss the Union team for only 73 runs. Chris Dekker bowled with good pace, picking up 3/25 while Wade van Zyl returned fixtures of 3/19 after a good spell of swing bowling. Henru van Zyl finished the game for Pearson picking up 2/10 as Pearson won convincingly by 230 runs.
HOËRSKOOL ANDREW RABIE (t) 041-374 5604 (e) admin@andrewrabie.co.za
KRANIGE HENGELAAR
Dié gr. 10-leerder van Andrew Rabie, Juandré Louw, is ‘n kranige hengelaar. Hier spog hy met sy trofeë wat hy tydens die jaarlikse prysuitdeling van die Rod Club ontvang het. Hy het trofeës gewen vir die volgende: • Die swaarste Skipjack en Elf gevang • Meeste vis in die rivier gevang • Swaarste totale gewig vir eetbare vis gevang.
RUGBY KOORS
BODYBUILING
Zenande Bongoza, ‘n gr. 10-leerder van Hoërskool Andrew Rabie, is onlangs gekies om die Oostelike Provinsie te gaan verteenwoordig by die SA-Kampioenskappe van die Natural Bodybuiling Association.
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THEODOR HERZL (t) 041 581 4244 (e) marketing@theodorherzl.co.za
ENVIRO-AWARDS COMPETITION Theodor Herzl High School’s Eco-Club participated most successfully in this year’s Regional Environmental Awards Competition held at the NMB Science and Technology Centre in Uitenhage. The theme of the competition was “Save our Sky: Ozone Friendly Planet, Our Target!”. Theodor scooped first prize, not only winning R20 000 for environmentally friendly projects, but also enabling them to represent the Sarah Baartman Region in the Eastern Cape Finals in Mthatha. Theodor invited the runners up of the Regional competition from
Ndyebo Senior Secondary School in Motherwell, to accompany them for the experience even though they did not qualify to participate in the competition. Theodor came 4th and won R25 000 in the EC Finals!
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Ndyebo and Theodor pupils forging bonds of friendship.
LORRAINE PRIMARY
RUGBY Front: Blake Goss, Tiaan Black, Connor Stopforth, Zander van Rooyen, Jade O’Ehley, Jordan Swanepoel and Ryan Alfonso Middle: (behind Jade) Estian Jonck, Deacon Morgan, Ian de Beer, Jean Quenet and Adriaan Pieters Back: Monré van der Merwe, Teagan Strydom, Mhlali Ntsona, Dillon Olivier, Dewald le Roux, Schalk Mostert, Brandon Wilken, Nathi Stamper, Keenan Dickinson and Tiaan Erskine
RUGBY FEVER
Theodor Pupils and Staff feeling Proudly Patriotic!
(t) 041 367 1115 (e) info@lorraineschool.co.za
Front: Keenan Hewitt, Luvo Hobo, Kyle Beening, Gideon Barnard, Jared Hamilton, Kyle Carter and Amandla Tyali Middle: Okuhle Nkengana, Cole Harvey, Luke Davies, Daniël Gerber, Jaden Smit, Damian Schlodder, Joshua Swart, Corné Cloete, Jeandré Botha, Monré van Heerden Back: Mr Harmse, Principal; Riano Rademeyer, coach and Mr Rudi Gerber, coach.
COLLEGIATE GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 041 373 7705 (e) collegia@cghs.co.za
WATER POLO
Collegiate Girls’ High School (CGHS) hosted sixteen teams from around South Africa for the annual Collegiate Girls’ High School u15 Water Polo Tournament during the holidays. Of the sixteen participating teams, Reddam House College, Constantia came out victorious, followed by three other out of town teams. Collegiate U15A placed 6th. Exciting news for Collegiate Water Polo is that twenty Collegiate Water Polo players are to represent Eastern Province at the IPT in December.
AWESOME ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT The Dux of the School, Theresa Brummer, came out on top during the recent Matric of the Year Competition, being chosen as the winner of the Academic category. This is the crowning glory for Theresa who has excelled academically throughout her school career. Her top achievements include: achieving first place in the province in the annual ATKV Afrikaanse Olympiade for two years in a row; being awarded a SANRAL scholarship in 2014; being selected as a member of the International Young Mathematics Convention team that participated in India; receiving the Royal Society of Chemistry award at the Eskom National Science Competition; and being invited to represent South Africa at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburg, USA.
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
On 23 September, Collegiate became a microcosm of our rainbow nation: girls and staff donned cultural dress and showcased their heritage in a wonderful Cultural Assembly led by Collegiate’s very own Suzelle and Mariaane.
Suzelle (Amy Stickells) and Mariaane (Theresa Brummer);
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HOËRSKOOL FRAMESBY (t) 041 360 1257 (e) bemarking@framesby.co.za
FRAMESBY-ATLETIEKTOER NA MOSSELBAAI
HOËRSKOOL DF MALHERBE (t) 041 581 3145 (e) dfm@telkomsa.net
LIVINGSTONE UITREIK
Die koor het op 31 Augustus tydens ‘n middagoefening besluit dat ons graag ‘n gemeenskapsuitreik wil doen. Die koorkinders het Livingstone se kindersaal vir die uitreik gekies. Ons het besluit om sagte speelgoed, toiletware, inkleurboeke en kryte in te samel. Ons het so baie skenkings en ook eetgoedjies gekry van koorlede, ander leerders in die skool en ook van die personeel! Op Maandag, 14 September is ons gratis vervoer na Livingstone met een van Blunden se 60- sitplekbusse. Ons is baie dankbaar vir die groothartige ondersteuning van Blunden wat ook ons koordrag borg! Ons het ‘n paar liedere gesing en daarna geskenke aan die pasiënte uitgedeel. Met die toestemming van die pasiënte se ouers, kon ons hulle afneem saam met ons koorkinders en het ons kosbare foto’s as herinnering van hierdie uitreik geneem. Die uitgelate pasiëntjies het dadelik begin inkleur, hul gunsteling teddie vasgehou en met die koorlede gesels. Our choristers were deeply touched by the gratitude and joy of the little patients. The heartache of the little ones also did not go
unnoticed. The nursing staff also received two care parcels with products they can use in taking care of patients who are less fortunate. Many patients don’t have their own towels and toiletries. The nursing staff of the paediatrics ward expressed their gratitude and our 50 choristers are very eager to take part in another community outreach project in 2016. This outreach has been the gift that keeps on giving! We have received so many donations, that we are going to bless another charity, ACVV Forest Hill, with the remainder of the soft toys, books and toiletries. A big thank you goes out to every parent, staff member, chorister and parent who made a donation for our outreach!
GLACIER JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT
GO BOKKE
Jacques Smith, DF’s top golf player, recently won the Glacier Junior Golf Tournament at Humewood Golf Club. In the final leg of this tournament he will be playing against 20 other national players. The player who wins the final will be competing overseas against other countrys’ players. Congratulations Jacques!
A few of DF’s staff members on a jolly Friday morning. From left: mrs A. Dunn (sekretaresse), mrs D. Griffin, mrs C. Viljoen, mrs A. Prinsloo, mrs C. Killian en mrs E. Visagie.
WESTERING PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 360 7818 (e) admin@westering.co.za
Team tennis players displaying their skills at the Inter schools tournament
Staff vs u13A rugby game
Inter-house rugby action
Grade 7s sales skills put to the test at Entrepreneur Day.
Entrepreneur Day
u 13/A Rugby team
Inter-house rugby fanatics
Supporting the Inter-house hockey
Staff vs U 13A Hockey
Chase De Doncker, winner of The Provincial Mental Mathematics Competition