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Super achiever, sports star Luvo Manyonga Luvo Manyonga, shares his journey to become no. 1 in the world in the long jump. We were priviliged to chat to him a few days after he won the highest sport accolade in South Africa, namely SA Sport Star of the Year. Also read about all the top achievers of the year at the AWSUM schools in your region, with more to follow in January. Summer is a great time to eat interesting things and indulge a bit in fabulous food. Enjoy our Jenny Morris recipe for a delicious salmon dish. SO LONG SCHOOL, HELLO HOLIDAYS! Fashionista Pepe brings you cool ideas for summer fashion – time to ditch your uniform for the coolest summer kit ever. Read all about the AWSUM App for Schools and join the revolution! You will also find all the latest movies and iTunes charts, as well as cricket and water polo schools’ rankings in this jampacked online edition. AWSUM Celebrity Interview
World long jump champion Luvo Manyon ga was the big winner on 12 November at the SA Sports when he was crowned Awards not only Sportsm Star of the Year. an of the Year, but The South African also Sports long jump phenom Niekerk and Chad enon beat the likes le Clos to claim the of Wayde van Sportsman of the checked in with Luvo Year accolade. AWSUM on his achievements News and life journey to become the world champion in August this year.
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Spoil yourself pink this holiday!! I love salmon. It is such a healthy fish full of omega-3 fatty acids. I believe that omega-3 consumption can help keep osteoporosis at bay. Omega-3-rich salmon is a natural anti-inflammatory food, so eating this delicious fish on a regular basis is a great way to keep your bones nice and strong and it’s good for keeping your memory alert. It helps children to focus and remember more – no wonder it is called ‘brain food’. One does not need a huge amount of fish to get the pleasure, because this fish is so rich in flavour that a little goes a long way, so even though it is more expensive than other fish, you don’t have to eat large portions to get enjoyment. When buying salmon make sure that the eyes are clear and the fish has consistent colouring – no dark spots. The flesh should be firm to the touch and springs back when touched. The flesh must be intact with bone and it should be free of cuts on the belly area or or other parts of the body. There should be no discolouration of the flesh and it most certainly should not smell fishy – it should smell fresh. Check the gills – there should be no slime on the gills. They should also be nice and bright red in colour. It’s important to store your salmon in the coldest part of the refrigerator such as the meat drawer or the lowest shelf in the back of the fridge once you have brought it home. I try when possible to eat salmon once a week and I love to pair it with the earthy flavours of mushrooms, which are also full of wonderful health-giving properties and low in calories and fat.
Let’s Cook!! Ingredients • 4 x 160g Fillets of fresh salmon • 300g white button mushrooms, sliced • 1 Tomato, chopped • 200g of fresh baby spinach, washed and dried • 3 Cloves of garlic, minced • 1 tbsp of Balsamic vinegar • 3 tbsp of canola/olive oil • Salt and pepper, to taste
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Method 1. Add 2 tbsp of oil and garlic in a frying pan with high sides and preheat it over medium heat. Once the garlic is nice and sizzling, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook the mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes or until they have cooked down. Add the tomato and season a bit more with salt and allow it to cook for a couple of minutes. 2. Turn the heat up to medium high and add the spinach. Place a lid on the pan and let it cook for a minute or two or until the spinach has wilted. Remove the lid and season with a bit more salt if you feel it needs it. Add the balsamic vinegar and just mix everything together so it’s all mixed with the vinegar. Remove the veggies to a plate and cover it to keep warm. Set aside. 3. In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp of oil and allow it to get nice and hot on medium high. Season your salmon with salt and pepper on both sides and place them skin side down in the hot pan. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side if your salmon is about 2,5 cm thick. 4. Set it on your cooked veggies and top with a little fresh parsley. by Jenny Morris @jennymorrischef
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Luvo Manyonga AWSUM Celebrity Interview
Luvo Manyonga after winning the silver medal in the long jump at the 2016 Olympic Games.
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World long jump champion Luvo Manyonga was the big winner at the SA Sports Awards on 12 November when he was crowned not only Sportsman of the Year, but also Sports Star of the Year. The South African long jump phenomenon beat the likes of Wayde van Niekerk and Chad le Clos to claim the Sportsman of the Year accolade. AWSUM News checked in with Luvo on his achievements and life journey to become the world champion in August this year.
Q Congratulations on being awarded both SA Sportsman of the Year and SA Sports Star of the Year. What do these accolades mean to you? A It is huge. I says to me that my country recognises my achievements. it’s a huge moment to be honoured like this. Q You hail from Paarl. Tell us a bit about your school years and hometown. A I played a lot of sport at school, at Desmond Tutu Secondary School in Mbekweni. I was really just a normal kid who enjoyed sport more than anything.
Q Did you excel in sport at shool? A Yes, I was the World Junior Champ in long jump while I was still at school, at the age of 19. Q It is well-known that you were a tik addict. How did you manage to overcome that? A I don’t really like to talk about it anymore, because I am not that person anymore. But as an inspiration for your readers I can say that it depends on the person you are and how much you really want to change your life. You have to get away from the situation mentally and physically. My family was such strong support during my struggle. I owe my success in overcoming this to my family and the Mighty God. Q 2016 and 2017 were two years of huge achievement and glory. How does it feel to have reached these heights? What is your daily motivation? A I hope this is just the beginning for me. My daily motivation is that I can look at the world and say that I have lost the Olympic Gold Medal by only 1 cm. That 1 cm is my reminder to put my mind towards and work hard at being great. I am now the world champion. Q As you’ve said earlier, you were the world junior long jump champion in 2010. In August this year you became the senior world long jump champion. How does it feel to be the best in the world? A As you say, I’ve been there before, but it is now on a different level. I always feel this is not enough – there is more to achieve than what I am doing now.
Q How do you handle the fame and attention that come your way as a high-profile athlete? A One has to guard against it going to your head, as it can destroy you. It’s not easy to always be in the spotlight. Mental strength is very important. I make sure I keep perspective.
Q What was the highlight of your career this far? A 2017 itself is the highlight of my career. I have never been so honoured, from being undefeated in the Diamond League, to becoming world champion and SA Sport Star of the Year.
Q What are your future aspirations? What is the one thing you would really like to achieve? The big dream? A I want to win the Olympic gold medal. And I want gold at the World Indoors, the Commonwealth Games, the Continental Cup and the African Cup. Then I would have won everything. I am still getting there. It will be like winning the grand slam of athletics. Q What goes through your mind the moment before you start a jump? A I zone out. I see myself making the jump and landing on the other side. Q What do you do in your leisure time? A I mostly watch cartoons. I also go to entertainment parks, for activities such as bowling.
Q What makes your heart beat faster when you are away from the athletics field? A My girlfriend, Khomotso Mamburu. She is a very special person in my life. She means a lot to me. She is also an athlete. She plays Free State softball and has been the player of the tournament in the Varsity Cup. Q What message do you have for our readers (high-school kids) about life and how to achieve their dreams? A Keep on working hard. Go to school and study hard. You are the future.
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ways walking boosts your health Walking is a fantastic, easy way to get moving – and your body will thank you in more ways than one.
Simple, energising and low impact, walking is an excellent choice for anyone wanting to bring more physical activity into their daily life. It can be done anytime and anywhere, and it’s something that most people can do regardless of age or starting fitness levels. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities you can find to fit walking into your day, without necessarily thinking of it as exercise. Here are just some of the health benefits of walking:
1. It can make you live longer Well, that’s just about the ultimate health benefit, isn’t it? Regular physical activity improves your chances of living a longer, healthier life. In fact, a Harvard University study suggests that walking briskly for just 75 minutes a week can add almost two years to your life, while upping your steps to walk 2.5 hours a week can add more than seven years. Other research has also found a link between walking quickly and living longer – so get those runners on and start zipping along.
2. It helps keep your heart healthy Being active helps keep your heart in good condition. To reduce your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, the Heart Foundation suggests aiming for 30 minutes of moderate activity such as walking on most, if not all, days of the week. Studies also show that when it comes to cardiovascular health, a brisk walk is as good as a run. People who walk regularly have fewer heart attacks and strokes, have lower blood pressure, and higher levels of healthy HDL cholesterol than those who are mostly sedentary.
3. It reduces your risk of diabetes A combination of daily exercise, a balanced diet and a healthy body weight can prevent 60% of type 2 diabetes cases. Regular walking is a great way to manage your weight, and therefore reduce your chances of developing this common condition. Walking for 30 minutes a day also makes your muscles more sensitive to insulin, which means better blood sugar control. This not only helps lower your risk of diabetes, it can also help you to manage the condition if you already have it.
4. It helps you lose and manage weight Any kind of regular physical activity will help you burn more calories, manage your weight and lose unwanted extra kilos. Research has shown that frequent walking can help you lose body fat. A study published in the British Medical
Journal also found that a higher daily step count was linked with lower body mass index and lower waist to hip ratio. It has also been suggested that walking can help reduce cravings, and that taking a walk after a meal can encourage weight loss.
5. It boosts your brain function Being active nourishes your brain tissue and encourages the growth, health and survival of new brain cells. Studies have shown a link between exercise and improved cognitive function, including memory, concentration, clarity of thought and problem solving. One study, for example, found that walking at one’s own pace for 40 minutes three times a week can help enhance the connectivity of important brain circuits. It has also been shown that regular exercise such as walking can help prevent decline in brain function, such as in conditions like Alzheimer’s.
6. It’s good for your mental health Lower stress, better mood, a feeling of refreshment, and greater emotional resilience – walking offers excellent mental health benefits. Not only does it give you a chance to clear you mind, the physical activity helps to release endorphins (your body’s natural mood enhancers) and lower cortisol (the stress hormone). Studies suggest regular walking can be a good natural tool for managing and preventing depression and anxiety.
7. It gives you more energy You’ve probably noticed feeling brighter and more rejuvenated when you come back from a brisk stroll – even if you felt tired to start with. Taking a walk is a great way to get a natural energy boost. Plus, it helps improve the quality of your sleep. One study showed that 30 minutes of brisk walking over five days can help you sleep better, so you feel more alert and energetic throughout the day.
So get moving for a great summer and the rest of your life!!
SOURCE: https://www.medibank.com.au/livebetter/7-ways-walking-is-good-for-your-health/
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Parents: help your student child transition to adulthood ‘I can’t adult today’ – funny when stated ironically on social media, but not so much for parents of students who struggle to start taking on the responsibilities of adulthood as they should be doing in tertiary education. Students need to start preparing for their adult lives and the world of work incrementally at university, but many of them may be reluctant to do so – to the consternation of their parents and guardians. The central reason for many young adults’ ‘failure to launch’ is often because parents don’t hand over the appropriate responsibility reins when they should, which means that their children don’t become empowered to handle their own affairs, and simply, some children may not yet be ready to cope. From the mother who still cleans her daughter’s dorm room, or cooks weekly meals for her son, to the father who calls the institution to explain why his child didn’t complete his assignment, there are so many ways in which parents and others – in a loving effort – can do students more harm than good. Higher education should not just be seen as a period of life when one acquires theoretical knowledge and a degree, but also very importantly as a stepping stone from dependence at school into adult independence.
It is understandable that letting go is a difficult thing to do for parents, but it is the developmental challenge of parents of post-school students to do so. Letting go of your children is a fundamental part of raising them and is developmentally appropriate for parents of children at tertiary institutions. Yet many parents don’t always know where they should step in, and where they should step back. This is a complex question, and depends on both the parents and the child. However, it may be helpful for parents to think of this developmental challenge as they did about any other, for example feeding babies milk before feeding them solid foodstuffs. In other words, we implement incremental steps in any changes. It is therefore important to realise that the ‘letting go’ needs to take place in small steps.
Parents should consider the following developmentally appropriate handovers: Application forms
Day-to-day life management
Prospective students should be taking responsibility for researching their options, investigating entry requirements, filling in and submitting their applications. The parent’s role is a supporting one to ensure that proper research was done, and that forms were completed correctly and submitted timeously. Under no circumstances should parents be taking the lead in deciding on courses or institutions, or completing applications on behalf of their children. It is important to remember that many students who are not successful at university are the ones whose parents have ‘forced’ them into a specific qualification or university.
Shopping, cooking, cleaning, doing the washing – these are all basic tasks which surprisingly many students still leave in the hands of the grownups. Parents should assist in showing how the budget needs to be spread, but thereafter the student needs to start managing these tasks independently. If parents and guardians still feel that their ongoing interventions with these ‘adult’ tasks are required, it could be an indication that the child is not yet ready to live alone. If that is the case, this should be considered when choosing a higher education institution – by choosing one closer to home or opting for distance learning instead of a contact institution.
Budgets Parents and prospective students should sit together and determine what their available budget is to cover studies, accommodation, materials, transport and other living expenses. Then the child should do the legwork to determine how this budget should be implemented, obviously with parental guidance and final approval. Looking for accommodation, for instance, is an important part of the process for the future student, which will start giving them an idea of the realities of affordability.
Trouble & challenges It is instinctive for parents to want to step in when a problem arises, but in their student years, young adults must learn the very important twin skills of taking responsibility for their actions and negotiating the process of rectifying what went wrong. This develops the all-important emotional intelligence that is in demand in the workplace, and also provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their maturity to those who can play an important role in terms of future options. This learning cannot be by osmosis though, so the parent should also institute an incremental approach here – preferably by allowing the child to handle progressively more complex challenges from when they are young or, at the postschool stage, doing this progressively. First the parent can brainstorm and plan with the child or even accompany them the first time, and then next time just talk through possible solutions until eventually the skills are learned and the first thing the parent gets to hear is how something was resolved.
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Article by Dr Gillian Moody, Dean: Academic Development and Support at The Independent Institute of Education.
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LAERSKOOL KABEGA (t) 041 360 2581 (e) kabegaps@mweb.co.za Senior prysuitdeling 2017
Me. Juliana van Eyk en Natasha Sonnekus, die beste mediaprefek vir 2017.
Me. Adele Botha en Dewald Barnard, die beste Groenspoorprefek van 2017.
Die leerders wat die spesiale toekennings vir Graad 7 ontvang het: Shanell van Heerden (Sylvester Atterbury-trofee vir Hoofprefek en BA Liebenberg-trofee vir Verdienstelikheid - Afrikaans), Timna Mki (Albert Marock-trofee vir Verdienstelikheid - Engels), Ronzard Botha (ATKB-skild vir Afrikaans), Litha Siwisa (AMJ Black-trofee vir Hoofprefek), Kirstyn Petrus (L&L Botha-trofee vir Beste Akademiese Prestasie), Melissa Wolmarans (Flip van Heerden-trofee vir Tweetaligheid).
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SUMMERWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 012 345 6787 (e) info@summerwoodpe.co.za 2018 Learner Leaders
Ruan Le Roux, Kai Brackenridge, Robyn Hough and Kirsten-Mari Swanevelder.
VACANCIES Sales Executives TieMedia, a fast-growing print, digital and mobile media company, is looking for enthusiastic and motivated advertising sales consultants to join our team in the Port Elizabeth region. The job Selling advertising space across our media platforms: • AWSUM News School newspaper distributed monthly in 13 regions countrywide to parents via the learners • AWSUM Mobile App School app that is an essential information tool for schools, learners, teachers and the community The ideal candidate You are confident, well organised and can work independently and in a team. You have a strong sales approach and the ability to drive new business, develop existing relationships and hit agreed sales targets. You are also an excellent communicator with solid client care skills and attention to detail. A thorough understanding of digital advertising sales is your unique advantage. The requirements • Own, reliable car and driver’s licence • Two or more years’ experience in sales • Computer literate • Own laptop • Professional appearance and able to manage time effectively Forward your CV to yolande@tiemedia.co.za | Closing date for applications: 1 Desember 2017
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MOREGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 041 365 2101 (e) moregrove@telkomsa.net Prizegiving 2017
WHAT TO DO? Find events in your region on your school’s AWSUM App. Available on Google Play & Apple Store
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HOËRSKOOL ANDREW RABIE (t) 041-374 5604 (e) admin@andrewrabie.co.za Baie geluk aan ons Dux-leerder Dean-Rae Potter (hoofseun van 2017) was Andrew Rabie se Dux-leerder, en het met ‘n arm vol pryse en bekers weggestap.
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HOËRSKOOL DF MALHERBE (t) 041 581 3145 (e) dfm@telkomsa.net Hoërskool DF Malherbe Sport- en Kultuurprysuitdeling Hoërskool DF Malherbe het op Donderdag, 12 Oktober hul jaarlikse Sport- en Kultuurprysuitdeling gehad. Dit was omtrent ‘n spoggeleentheid. Ons is deur die skoolkoor, mnr. Petrus Meyer (klavieritem) en Shanelle Stone betower. Our guest speaker was Darron Nell, the Forwards coach of the EP Kings and former Cheetahs and EP Kings rugby player. His speech was based on principles that each person can follow to be successful in their life. It was a privilege to have him at our school and to share in the wisdom that he bestowed upon our learners. Remember: your opportunity can be anywhere, be ready for any opportunity and always enjoy what you are doing. Leerders het meriete- en erekleure vir verskeie kultuur- en sportitems ontvang. Leerders het ook algemene sport- en kultuurpryse ontvang. Verder is daar ook
spesiale toekennings aan verskeie leerders toegeken wat die skool by internasionale sport- en kultuurbyeenkomste verteenwoordig het. The following special awards were awarded: • Hoffie Williams trophy for the biggest contribution to Afrikaans culture: Christine Boolsen • Certificate for best ballet dancer: Luhle Jakavula • Liebenberg-beker vir die veelsydigste sportdogter junior: Verushka Botha • Roets-beker vir die veelsydigste sportseun junior: Jaco van Loggerenberg. • Lynette Mey-beker vir die veelsydigste sportdogter senior: Bianca Rademeyer • J van Tonder-skild vir die veelsydigste sportseun senior: Marinus Bronkhorst
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entertainment
Showing: From 22 December 2017 Directed by: Carlos Saldanha Produced by: Bruce Anderson, Lori Forte, Paul Feig, John Davis Screenplay by: Erica Rivinoja, Ian Southwood, J. David Stem, David N. Weiss Starring: John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Anthony Anderson, Bobby Cannavale, Peyton Manning, Gina Rodriguez, Miguel Ă ngel Silvestre, David Tennant Summary: Ferdinand is a Spanish Fighting Bull who prefers smelling the flowers and practicing non-violence rather than chasing red cloths held by matadors in arenas. But when disaster comes to him, he is taken to a fighting stadium like every bull in Spain, and Ferdinand needs to decide if he is a fighting bull or a flower smelling, generous bull, in order to earn his freedom. Genre(s): Animation Rating: TBA
Birth name: Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao Born: 3 March 1997 (Age 20), Cojímar, Cuba Genres: Pop
SHOWING SOON!
CHARTS #6
What Lovers Do (feat. SZA) Artist: Maroon 5
Thunder Artist: Imagine Dragons
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Home Artist: Machine Gun Kelly
#3
Perfect Artist: Ed Sheeran
#8
...Ready For It? Artist: Taylor Swift
#4
Échame La Culpa Artist: Luis Fonsi & Demi Lovato
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Too Good at Goodbyes Artist: Sam Smith
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Meant to Be ft. Florida Georgia Line #10 Wolves Artist: Bebe Rexha Artist: Selena Gomez & Marshmello
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Havana (feat. Young Thug) Artist: Camila Cabello
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MOVIES COMING SOON
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PADDINGTON 2 01 DECEMBER 2017
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THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS 15 DECEMBER 2017
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A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS 01 DECEMBER 2017
ACCIDENT 01 DECEMBER 2017
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FERDINAND 22 DECEMBER 2017
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PITCH PERFECT 3 22 DECEMBER 2017
KIDNAP 08 DECEMBER 2017
OVERDRIVE 01 DECEMBER 2017
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WONDER WHEEL 22 DECEMBER 2017
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WONDER 08 DECEMBER 2017
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THE GREATEST SNOWMAN 29 DECEMBER 2017
JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE 29 DECEMBER 2017
TEAM
PLAYED
AVG PTS
ST STITHIANS 30 9.25 HILTON COLLEGE 22 9.10 RONDEBOSCH 32 8.49 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 26 8.42 MICHAELHOUSE 18 8.22 SELBORNE COLLEGE 28 8.19 ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 29 8.09 NELSPRUIT 21 7.65 PAUL ROOS GYM 30 7.59 WYNBERG 43 7.43 HUDSON PARK 25 7.39 ST ANDREWS SCHOOL 24 7.17 WOODRIDGE 25 6.94 WATERKLOOF 25 6.88 FRAMESBY 10 6.86 PINELANDS 14 6.85 MARAIS VILJOEN 20 6.50 BRACKENFELL 12 6.28 WESTVILLE 19 6.24 ST JOHNS COLLEGE 32 6.23 MARITIZBURG COLLEGE 19 6.04 CENTURION 27 5.86 NORTHCLIFF 16 5.83 GOUDVELD 18 5.78 NOORDHEUWEL 29 5.72 PAARL BOYS HIGH 24 5.70 PRETORIA BOYS HIGH 25 5.68 UPLANDS 22 5.63 ST DAVIDS 18 5.61 GLENWOOD 21 5.58 HELPMEKAAR 11 5.55 SACS 28 5.44 AFFIES 25 5.42 GREY COLLEGE 12 5.40 CLIFTON 28 5.20 ST BENEDICTS 17 5.18 POTCH VOLKIES 21 5.13 BISHOPS 25 5.12 KES 21 5.08 DURBANVILLE 11 5.05 HANS MOORE 25 5.01 PAARL GIM 20 4.97 GARSFONTEIN 18 4.87 ST CHARLES COLLEGE 17 4.82 NORTHWOOD 19 4.70 MENLOPARK 25 4.70 PEARSON 19 4.44 MONTANA 22 4.34 KEARSNEY COLLEGE 16 4.01 STELLENBERG 12 3.68 DALE COLLEGE 13 3.68 MILNERTON 10 3.53 CAMBRIDGE 13 3.41 JEPPE 15 3.37 KINGSWOOD 13 3.29 ST ALBANS COLLEGE 19 2.85 TRINITY HOUSE 14 2.52 DHS 16 2.23 BOLAND LANDBOU 12 1.88 QUEENS COLLEGE 13 1.88
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HUDSON PARK 8 10.70 SELBORNE COLLEGE 11 9.51 RONDEBOSCH 23 8.80 SACS 15 8.64 KES 12 8.38 POTCH VOLKIES 15 8.05 MENLOPARK 23 7.37 KEARSNEY COLLEGE 16 7.28 ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 8 7.25 PAUL ROOS GYM 9 7.18 WYNBERG 13 7.02 PEARSON 8 6.95 DF MALAN 12 6.83 BISHOPS 23 6.71 WESTVILLE 11 6.70 WATERKLOOF 28 6.57 GARSFONTEIN 8 6.50 ST JOHNS COLLEGE 15 6.35 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 12 6.34 CLIFTON 15 6.07 MARAIS VILJOEN 21 6.05 HILTON COLLEGE 15 5.93 ST STITHIANS 17 5.85 NOORDHEUWEL 17 5.71 HANS MOORE 24 5.68 MICHAELHOUSE 15 5.54 ST CHARLES COLLEGE 10 5.52 HELPMEKAAR 23 5.37 JEPPE 13 5.32 AFFIES 14 5.18 PRETORIA BOYS HIGH 13 5.10 GREY COLLEGE 11 4.95 MILNERTON 8 4.65 GLENWOOD 9 4.59 PAARL BOYS HIGH 15 4.41 PAARL GIM 13 4.36 BOLAND LANDBOU 9 3.78 ST DAVIDS 12 3.73 MARITIZBURG COLLEGE 11 3.55 NORTHWOOD 7 3.53 EG JANSEN 13 3.48 ST ALBANS COLLEGE 9 3.41 CENTURION 12 3.13 MONTANA 13 2.86 CAMBRIDGE 8 2.38
SOURCE: www.saschoolsports.co.za
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CRICKET U15 RANKINGS 17 NOVEMBER
Hoër Landbouskool Boland
SOURCE: www.saschoolsports.co.za
CRICKET FIRST XI RANKINGS 14 NOVEMBER
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AVG PTS
ST STITHIANS 54 5.05 PEARSON 33 4.63 REDDAM 30 4.22 STIRLING 37 4.19 CRAWFORD 59 4.02 DURBAN GC 34 3.96 HERSCHEL 30 3.85 ST MARYS WAVERLEY 46 3.53 ROEDEAN 49 3.39 ST DOMINICS 51 3.37 DURBAN GHS 18 3.36 CLARENDON 17 3.16 ST PETERS 51 2.78 KINGSWOOD 24 2.77 WESTERFORD 26 2.69 ST ANNES 24 2.60 ST MARYS KLOOF 17 2.60 BEAULIEU 15 2.35 SOMERSET 11 2.31 DSG 41 2.08 RUSTENBURG 16 2.05 GLENWOOD HOUSE 14 1.88 COLLEGIATE 19 1.72 THOMAS MORE 18 1.68 WYNBERG GH 28 1.53 SPRINGFIELD 18 1.49 RANDPARK 49 1.44 FOURWAYS 25 1.40 KINGSMEAD 37 1.24 ALEXANDER ROAD 16 1.19 PRETORIA GIRLS 42 1.08 HUDSON PARK 16 1.03 BLOEMHOF 14 0.87 RHENISH 17 0.45 WESTVILLE GH 8 0.09
Collegiate Girls’ High
SOURCE: www.saschoolsports.co.za
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RONDEBOSCH 37 5.35 GLENWOOD 37 4.80 SELBORNE COLLEGE 30 4.06 SACS 32 3.95 CLIFTON 36 3.95 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 44 3.91 ST JOHNS COLLEGE 49 3.87 BISHOPS 37 3.82 KES 33 3.54 HILTON COLLEGE 44 3.45 PRETORIA BOYS HIGH 32 3.24 ST STITHIANS 48 3.19 STIRLING 31 3.16 REDDAM 30 3.09 JEPPE 32 3.07 ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 38 2.98 WESTVILLE 38 2.96 WESTERFORD 14 2.94 PEARSON 31 2.74 PORT REX 20 2.61 ST DAVIDS 31 2.38 KINGSWOOD 33 2.21 ST ALBANS COLLEGE 25 2.18 NORTHWOOD 36 2.16 GLENWOOD HOUSE 20 1.96 CRAWFORD LONEHILL 33 1.94 AFFIES 19 1.86 KEARSNEY COLLEGE 31 1.77 ST PETERS 18 1.72 ST BENEDICTS 9 1.65 PAUL ROOS GYM 18 1.53 MICHAELHOUSE 35 1.46 GREY COLLEGE 16 1.32 DHS 37 1.21 PARKTOWN 23 1.10
Grey High School
SOURCE: www.saschoolsports.co.za
GIRLS’ WATER POLO RANKINGS 1 NOVEMBER