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KAHN & The Parlotones The Parlotones is one of South Africa’s most loved and successful bands, with multi-platinum album status and major international acclaim and fans. Lead singer and songwriter Kahn Morbee’s lyrics focus on personal themes of love and everyday life, paired with catchy melodies that engage their audience. Formed in 1998, the group consists of Kahn (vocals and rhythm guitar), Paul Hodgson (lead guitar), Glenn Hodgson (bass guitar, keyboards and backing vocals) and Neil Pauw (drums and percussion). AWSUM News caught up with Kahn and the band whilst on their countrywide tour ‘The Stories Behind the Songs’.
Paul, Kahn, Glenn and Neil
Q: Many of your lyrics have multiple layers of meaning. Tell us about the new show, the title of which is very intriguing and seems to talk to your lyrics. A: ‘The Stories Behind the Songs’ tour is part of a book that we are working on, in which each band member shares a memory of every single album we have done from the start. The book will be in coffee table format, with loads of photos and wonderful stories.
Q What was your earliest success, when you considered yourself to be ‘on the map’? A Our first album launch. It was very exciting and we felt a sense of accomplishment for something we’d dreamt of. Our first award was also a proud moment, because it meant approval and kind of eradicated a lot of doubt and gave us a belief and confidence in ourselves.
Q: What was the inspiration for the concept of the book and the show? A: Creating music that resonates with our fans is something that we are very proud of and we are looking forward to sharing the method behind our madness when it comes to the processes and ideas behind constructing each and every song, be it the different paths in life we have travelled, to the experiences and adventures. We are enjoying sharing these stories with our fans across the country.
Q Tell us a bit about your international footprint. A We have toured internationally since 2007, spending months on the road in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and North America. We have also toured in South America, Canada, Australia, Japan and Russia, and have shared the stage with Coldplay, Starsailor, Snow Patrol, Live, Ash, Razorlight, Blue October, Violent Femmes, Imagine Dragons, and many more.
Q: Kahn, how did your iconic show make-up happen? A: A couple of years ago we did a show at a cosmopolitan party and we played with eight other bands. We wanted to stand out and be remembered, so I applied the make-up and it has been a hit ever since. Q: How did The Parlotones happen? A: We started jamming as a garage band in 1998. We can’t believe that we have been jamming together for 16 years already! We feel like family members. Q: Kahn, you have embarked on a solo career as well. How did that come about? A: I thought it was time to start working on my own unique sound, but I’m still involved with The Parlotones (before people start worrying!). I am known only as Kahn for my solo performances and am pursuing a more introspective, personal approach to my craft. Q: What were some highlights of the journey as The Parlotones? A: One of our favourite memories of the early years was when the band performed at the Coca-Cola Dome in 2009. We became the first South African band to sell out at the Dome, with about 13 000 fans attending that show. Another proud moment was when we performed at the opening concert of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with famous artists like The Black Eyed Peas and Shakira.
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Q What are your aspirations as a band? A We have always aspired not only to have fun making music, but also to give back to our community. Over the years, we have raised funds and awareness for a variety of social and environmental organisations, such as Earth Hour amd Nelson Mandela’s 46664. We are also ambassadors for the anti-poaching organisation Rhino Force and several other nonprofits that combat problems that acutely affect South Africa. Q Kahn, your songwriting prowess and stage presence has garnered you a huge fan base. How do you keep inspired? A On stage, I remind myself that I’ve been blessed to be able to do what I love and I need to show the audience that. Wether it’s 40 or 40 000 people. I think that I kind of take on an alter ego when I perform because I want people to feel, experience a certain exhibition that a performer displays. It’s like a quick fix of freedom before the trappings of real life re-emerge. It’s a fix for me and hopefully the audience as well. I may not take everyone on that journey, but I hope to take some. I love biographies because real-life stories of people help me relate that to my life and inspire me. I love books on science, arts, philosophy, religion, belief systems, economics and politics, because they all try to explain our existence from a different perspective and I find it fascinating. I believe the arts – whether it be literature, art, music, film or poetry – try to do the same as the above, but in a condensed form. It suggests a line of thought but allows its audience to subscribe to its own interpretation.
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Sometimes, I get a METHOD request to do a basic • Mix the honey, lemon juice, chutney, braai chicken for children tomato and soy sauce and the seasoning together and set aside. that is just as good for • Put the whole chicken on a wooden adults. We use basic chopping board. Cut through the spine. kitchen ingredients for this. Open the chicken, then bash the breast
INGREDIENTS • 1 whole chicken • Olive oil • 30ml honey • Juice of 2 lemons • 125ml chutney • 125ml tomato sauce • 15ml soy sauce • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
with the heel of your hand. Rub lightly with olive oil. Brush the chicken with the sauce and keep the rest for basting. • Push 2 skewers through the chicken to ensure it keep its form while on the braai. • Braai chicken using the Indirect method for an hour at a heat of 190°C. Baste with the extra sauce for the last 10 minutes. Let chicken rest for 15 minutes before slicing it.
Ask your butcher for a large piece of sirloin. Slice it into thick steaks at home. INGREDIENTS
• 4 sirloin steaks, about 200g each • Lemon wedges to serve
TABASCO BUTTER
• 125g unsalted butter • 15ml green or red Tabasco sauce • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 30ml flat-leaf parsley, chopped • 30ml mint, chopped • 30ml coriander leaves, chopped
It’s a good idea to close the lid for a few minutes, but keep your eyes on it and stay close by. INGREDIENTS
• 1 brie wedge, about 125g
HONEY-NUT MIXTURE
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (optional) • 60ml runny honey • 100g pecans, almonds or nuts of your choice
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METHOD
• Warm the honey in a small pan and add garlic (if using). Add the nuts and coat with the honey mixture. • Soak the plank in cold water for 30 minutes. Place the cheese on the centre of the plank and drizzle the honey-nut dressing evenly over the cheese. Bake until it starts to bubble. Take it off the heat and eat with crusty bread.
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METHOD • Place all the ingredients for the butter into a bowl and combine well. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a work surface. Spoon the butter mixture down the centre to make a log about 10cm long. Wrap the butter. Refrigerate until needed. • Braai the sirloin on an oiled grid on a medium-to-high heat for 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil. • Slice the butter into coins and serve on the warm steaks with the lemon wedges on the side.
Nuts about Butternut!!!
by Jenny Morris @jennymorrischef
The one vegetable I love eating all year round is butternut, but I especially love it in winter. It says comfort to me. You can use it in so many ways: roasted with rosemary, a touch of salt and sugar and extra virgin olive oil; in soups, mashed with lashings of butter; it is great as a stuffing for cannelloni; great in risotto, fritters, or raw in salads – you can have your way in so many ways with butternut! The way to choose the perfect butternut is to look for one with a nice long neck and small bottom. Butternut squash seeds are tasty and are eaten as nutritious snack food since they contain 35–40% oil and 30% protein, so don’t throw them away – roast them and eat them. The butternut itself I’m told is low in calories, with 100g providing just 45 calories – that makes me happy, as it means I can eat lots of it. (My problem is I lash it with butter, so there goes the low calorie count ...). It is also a wonderful vegetable for your skin because it of its extremely high vitamin A content, and great for your hair too. There are also significant amounts of vitamin C, E, K, B6, folate and thiamine found in butternut. So let’s eat it – come and cook with me.
Let’s Cook!!
Roasted butternut cheesecake with burnt sage butter Serves 6 – 8 When cooking with sage be sure to choose nice fleshy leaves, firm green stalks and definitely not a sign of wilting or blemishes. It will be even more delicious if you pick it just before you need to use it. The base • 150 g savoury biscuit crumbs • 100 g melted butter • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary needles The filling • 500 g peeled butternut cubes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil • 2 teaspoons rosemary needles • salt • pepper • 1 teaspoon brown sugar • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 cup cream • 300 g ricotta cheese • 1 cup grated mature cheddar cheese • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg • 2 cloves crushed garlic Burnt sage butter sauce • 100 g butter • 15 fresh fleshy sage leaves
• To prepare the base, mix the crumbs, butter and rosemary together. Press the mixture into a 20 cm spring-form baking tin, and set till firm in the fridge. • Make the filling next. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Toss the butternut with the olive oil, rosemary, salt, pepper and sugar, and roast till tender – about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. • Blend together the eggs, cream, ricotta, cheddar, nutmeg and garlic, and spoon over the biscuit base. Bake at 180 °C until set – approximately 35 to 40 minutes. • Just before the cheesecake is ready to come out of the oven, prepare the sage butter sauce. Heat the butter in a pan until it begins to foam. Add the sage and cook until the butter starts to go nutty and brown, and the leaves are crisp. • Serve the cheesecake warm with some burnt sage butter, or cold with a large green salad.
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The right lighting is essential for taking a great selfie. Natural light makes your hair look shinier and your skin luminous, so take advantage of outdoor spots or areas near windows.
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Choose your background wisely
The camera may be focusing on you, but those dirty dishes on the table behind you are sure to catch everyone’s eye if caught in your selfie. Always check your surroundings before taking a selfie to ensure nothing unwanted creeps into the picture.
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Play around to find the perfect angle You may have heard people talking about their “good” side – well everyone has one! Try taking selfies from different angles (from your left, your right, from above, from below) and look through the pics to decide which one is most flattering. The best angle should become your signature.
Make use of apps and filters
While it’s possible to over-use filters, they’re a lifesaver when you just can’t find the perfect light, or when you want to add a bit of mystery or playfulness to a pic. Try a few different effects before settling for one.
Don’t be afraid to be a bit silly
Some of the best selfies come from moments of letting your hair down and acting a bit silly. Don’t be afraid to use a prop, pull a face or let out a laugh – especially when taking a pic with some friends.
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In doubt as to which is your best facial expression? Stick to a smile – it’s warm and inviting and shows you don’t take yourself too seriously.
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FASHION
Some seasons just come and go and then you get one that stops you dead in your tracks. So buckle up and wait for winter. Pepe Sofianos is scooping up all the hits.
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All things bright and beautiful and super shiny! You got it ---BLING IS THE THING. The latest fabric sensation is holographic, that mindblowing iridescent colour-changing material that puts a chameleon to shame.
It’s all about sheer shimmering high-voltage glow and it’s about to hit you from top to toe. The way to light up winter is definitely anything shiny. Metallics are huge for shoes and bags, so get out there and turn on the lights!
What to wea r now
SOCK IT TO ME, BABE
Socks are socks are socks, right? Wrong! Guys are in for a sock fest .Fun sox, wild sox, colourful and OTT sox are where it’s at. Check these out…. Picture sox, R 25.99 a pair from Mr Price and graphic sox, R49.99 a pair from H & M. Grinning man sox, R25.99, Mr Price.
GET OUT OF Y OUR SKULL! Hey guys, it’s officia
l --- skulls are still one of our favourite symbo when it comes to ampe ls d-up street style. Why is that? Skulls simply ooze a message of be ing tough, fearless and frankly fabulous. Think pirates and the Jolly Ro of ger and Johnny Depp And people have always , of course! had a weird fascination for creepy, scary stuff, so symbols like skulls and bones will never go away. So no excuse it’s time to make a sta s --tement and skulls are back in with a BANG!
Top model Gigi Hadid has latched onto the super specs look with these eye-catching quirky metal granny glasses.
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Guns and Roses T-shirt with distressed edges, R249, H&M.
Skull and crossbones, R199, RE: Denim at Woolworths.
Red industries biker T-shirt, R69.99, Mr Price.
Longline black T with multiple skulls, R79.99, Mr price.
Blue courts, R259.99, bronze sneakers,R249.99 and gold bootees,R299.99, all The Fix.
Holographic shell top, R99.99, The Fix.
Riri steps out, all flashing and dashing, in her holographic cropped top and matching iridescent bag.
There’s no denying that glasses do add a bit of mystery and spark to your face and with the trendy granny glasses you can really play up your eyes. Granny glasses look really cool if they’re too big or even if they’re a bit too small for your face. Either way, it focuses extra attention on your eyes, so you need to pump up the volume on those lashes plus a little subtle eyelid contouring, slinky eyeliner and some shiny classic nude lip gloss. Suddenly, you’ll be seeing granny glasses and yourself, in a whole new light! Get your make-up fix from essence. Shine shine shine Liploss, R44.95, Lash Princess Sculpted Mascara, R64,95, My Must Haves Lip, Eye and Cheek click-in palette, R 34.95, The Cushion Eyeliner, R64.95.
OK, the Biebs, doesn’t miss a trend and he’s way out front with his own skull T-shirt collection.
s… Girls who wear glasse
Pink shoulder bag, R129.99, Mr Price.
60’S SPECTACULAR!
These quirky vintage specs, which were signature looks for rock legend queens, scream girl power while looking oh so cool. Wear them for fun , as sunnies or go all the way and wear them for real. But granny glasses aren’t always easy to pull off, so the secret is to rock ouma glasses without looking like an actual grandma! This is the moment you lash out on a few vintage looking pieces to add some fun and flair to your wardrobe and a fresh take on those super specs. Think about a cute felt floppy hat, some vintage jewellery, a fringed belt or platform boots. And don’t worry about colour clashing or print clashing either (florals are always a winner!) because vintage style specs like these are so easy to mix and match. Oversized, wire-rimmed, rounded glasses are way out of gran’s Golden Girl league picking up an edgy reputation as super models and slick celebs are wearing them 24/7, from walking their designer pooches in the park to strutting it out on the red carpet.
AYS @ PEPE S 60’s granny
The throwback super hot glasses trend is for winter.
Black frames with floral arms, R49.99, Mr Price and gold rim glasses with floral arms, R79.99, The Fix.
Double rim flip-up sunnies, R79.99, The Fix and tortoisehell specs, R49.99, Mr Price.
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Health & Wellbeing Know your plastics You’re feeling rather smug as you chug another gulp of water from your trusty old plastic water bottle, which is still in service months since you bought it. Helping your body and the planet, right? Wrong! Many consumers are unaware that there are toxins within many plastics, including Bisphenol A (BPA), which could negatively affect your health and the planet. But equally alarmingly is the amount of non-biodegradable waste we are creating in the name of convenience, causing havoc with our natural environments and threatening our wildlife. Before you buy products, check under plastic containers for their plastic grade markers to identify and to assist with recycling. Here’s an easy guide to the seven plastic grades.
1 (PET) – Polyethylene Terephthalate Typical applications include cooldrink, juice and water bottles, jars (e.g. peanut butter, salad dressings, oil, cosmetics and some household cleaners) and food trays. There is much debate about the number of times these containers can safely be used. According to PET Plastic Recycling SA (PETCO) the presence of antimony oxide, used as a catalyst, is well within the safe limits for food and water as per World Health Organisation standards. This grade largely comprises food and drink packaging and is recyclable. Be sure to drop off at your nearest recycling facility. 02 (PE-HD) – Polyethylene (high density) Polyethylene is the most commonly produced plastic in the world due to its versatility of being either soft and flexible or hard and durable. Common uses include milk and detergent bottles, bottle caps, food storage containers, plastic bags and it is even used in plastic surgery. Its ability to be repurposed multiple times into many goods makes this a highly desirable recycling product. 03 (PVC) – Polyvinylchloride The most toxic plastic, as it leaches phthalates (dioxins created from the manufacture and incineration), which is known as one of the deadliest of manmade poisons. It is linked to a wide range of negative health effects, including reproductive problems, organ toxicity and even cancers. Uses include water pipes, sidings, signs, insulation, clothing, furniture, pleather, shower curtains and toys. Always look at the list of materials when buying toys, and keep a watchful eye on what youngsters put in their mouths. A toy may not look harmful but the effects of the toxin could be. Due to PVC’s durability, it’s not biodegradable or degradable, taking decades to break down into granules often ingested by animals, including marine life. 04 (PE-LD) – Polyethylene (low density) Relatively chemically non-reactive, these plastics degrade very slowly and present a burden to the environment for centuries. Uses include disk drives, snap-on lids, six-pack rings, playground slides, plastic wraps, building film, cosmetic tubes, frozen veggie bags and some soft squeezable bottles. 05 (PP) Polypropylene The econd most popular plastic after PET, Polypropylene (PP) is incredibly versatile and with a high melting point, is used for microwave containers or storing hot liquids cooled in bottles, such as tomato sauce or syrup. PP doesn’t react to water, detergents, acids or bases, so doesn’t break down easily, making it durable to withstand daily wear and tear. PP is considered a low-toxin plastic due to its heat tolerance, reducing the amount of leaching when exposed to heat. It is mostly used for food and beverage
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Living a healthy lifestyle has definitely become a trend, and while everyone is getting on the ‘eco-friendly’ bandwagon, and water consumption (and saving) is the word on everyone’s lips, have we stopped to consider the consequences of our water storage methods and the number of times we reuse the same plastic bottles? It’s a known fact that it takes more than 450 years for one plastic bottle to decompose in a landfill. This is a shocking statistic and it is important that all consumers and their households are educated on the various plastic grades, their health pitfalls and how to set the standards for ‘precycling’: the conscious choice to reduce plastic consumption. If you’re already reducing by reusing your plastic bottles, be mindful of the toxins that could be seeping into your water with every refill.
storage as they can be reused and store hot beverages. Uses include packaging textiles, carpets, stationary, battery cases, cups and plates, medical equipment, moulded shapes and nappies. Products made from polypropylene are recyclable, but do however take around 20 to 30 years to decompose. Burning PP can discharge highly toxic dioxins and vinyl chloride, further increasing the importance of recycling. 06 (PS) Polystyrene Polystyrene is made from combining styrene molecules. There are two types of polystyrene: High Impact Polystyrene (HIP) and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). HIP is commonly used for toys, food containers, yoghurt tubs, stationary, cutlery and CD/DVD housing. This plastic is highly durable and transparent. ESP is used for protective packaging, cups, food trays, rigid plates, disposable cutlery, bread tags, stationary and toys. A 2014 National Research Council report lists styrene as a probably carcinogen, however mostly hazardous to workers producing polystyrene. These plastics are also said to leach toxic brominated flame retardants (chemical additives to make products less flammable) over their entire lifespan. According to Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC), polystyrene is recyclable up to 20 times before becoming contaminated and sent to the landfill. Polystyrene is recycled into coat hangers, seedling trays, skirtings, picture frames and lightweight concrete. 07 (O) – Bisphenol A (BPA) and others Grade 7 is a catch-all category for all other plastic types, including bioplastics and multi-layered resins. Toxic Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to produce polycarbonate plastics (sunglasses, CDs & DVDs), polyvinyl chloride plastics (portable electric devices, clothing such as fake leather, wire insulation) and epoxy resins (coatings for food cans, carbon fibre, fiberglass) since the 1960s. Bisphenol A is said to mimic the effects of the hormone oestrogen. It is linked to a wide range of ailments, including infertility and developmental damage, as well as being carcinogenic.
Considerations Understanding the list of plastics and potential pitfalls can feel quite overwhelming, as plastic is found in some many everyday products. So, what should you do? Be mindful when buying products. Consider the recycling codes and the number of times plastic can be used before it has to be dropped off at a recycling facility. Furthermore, when it comes to Grade One bottles, wash these regularly to prevent the growth of bacteria. An eco-friendly lifestyle is a journey of educating yourself and making sensible buying and usage decisions. Knowing your plastic recycling codes is an important milestone on this path to minimising your carbon footprint.
GLENSTANTIA PRIMARY SCHOOL Our XI cricket boys’ capping ceremony We are very proud of them!
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International Reading Day Our babies were enthralled with the story that Theresa Solomon, a granny from Glenstantia Library, came to read to them.
Reptile visit Our learners were thrilled at the chance of seeing snakes, an alligator and spiders. They even had the opportunity to touch Savannah the python.
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PRETORIA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL (t) 012-4307341 (e) info@phsg.org.za Back to the 80s Pretoria High School For Girls in collaboration with Pretoria Boys High School and Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool presented Back to the 80s – the totally awesome musical by Neil Gooding Those who attended the show between the 19th and 23rd April were taken on a journey … a journey to a time when Michael Jackson and Rick Astley were the Kings of Pop … a journey back to a time when bubble skirts and blue eye shadow were cool … a journey back to a time when the Atari was cuttingedge technology … A journey to the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they live through their final senior year – as they experienced the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up – all set to the biggest hits of the 80s! Set in the USA, Back to the 80s tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980s, as remembered and seen
through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 50 something. The then 17-year-old Corey is madly in love with his next-door neighbour, Tiffany Houston, one of the coolest girls in the school. However, she barely notices this, as she is too busy mooning over Michael Feldman, the hottest guy around. Michael and his friends are athletic and good-looking – the kind of guys that Corey and his two best friends dream of being. However, while they may not be the coolest guys in school, they are still one up on Feargal McFerrin III, whose best friend is her computer, and who believes the crazy notion that one day CDs will replace cassette tapes. The year commences with Class President Elections: Michael steals Corey's election speech, and when he uses his ideas and promises the girls a kiss for a vote, he becomes President, with Tiffany as his Vice-President. Corey is left looking on despairingly.
During the year, several new students arrive at the school – Mel and Kim Easton (the all-singing, alldancing twin cheerleaders) and Eileen Reagan, whose life becomes a nightmare when Michael and his gang start to send her fake love letters. Meanwhile the teachers are having issues of their own. Mr Garlic, after being in a relationship for two years with the apparently conservative English teacher, Miss Sheena Brannigan, confiscates an old edition of Penthouse from a student, only to discover that his girlfriend is the centerfold. Throw in a Live Aid-type concert, high energy dance routines, the obligatory 80s party scene, copious amounts of blue eye-shadow, 20 cans of hairspray, as well as some of the most popular songs ever written, and the result was a musical that not only delighted and amused the audience of all ages, but also inspired the multi-talented cast and orchestra.
Consumer Science
Breaking ground Pretoria High School for Girls is delighted to be replacing old asbestos prefabricated class rooms with brand new rooms. Headmistress, Karen du Toit, broke ground on Wednesday, 19 April to formally commission the start of the project. The new buildings will be erected in style of the original architect, JS Cleland, to match the design and charm of the current buildings that were built in 1915.
Grade 11 Consumer Science students practise their Royal Icing skills on their perfectly baked cookies.
Life Sciences practical Our scientists of tomorrow demonstrate their skill in a food practical during Life Sciences. The girls test for the presence of monosaccharides, starch, lipids and proteins in different food types.
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CURRO COLLEGE HAZELDEAN Hokkietoer Tydends die Aprilvakansie het al die hokkiespanne van Curro Kollege Hazeldean gaan toer.
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Mnr. & Me. Curro Tydens ‘n galageleentheid by Curro College Hazeldean is Mnr. & Me. Curro gekroon.
VOOR: Nicol le Roux (Mnr. Curro) en Genevieve du Preez (Me. Curro). AGTER: Jukka Holl (2de plek), Beate Senske (2de plek), Tiffany Shafiko (3de plek) en Brendan le Roux (3de plek).
Lucilla Vlok Lucilla Vlok van Curro Kollege Hazeldean het aan die Karate Wêreldkampioenskappe deelgeneem. Sy het onderskeidelik 1ste en 3de plek behaal tydens die kampioenskappe. Die o/14 dogters kon darem bietjie ontspan op ‘n wildsrit.
Trashion Show Curro College Hazeldean hosted their annual Trashion Show. All garments are made of trash.
Cara Viljoen, Leanne de Beer and Minique Gersbach
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HOËRSKOOL GARSFONTEIN(t) 012 998 6096/8200/8210 (e) garsies@garsies.co.za Jukskei
Rugby Garsfontein se rugby is goed aan die gang met uitstekende prestasies. Die eerste en tweede spanne het in die Noord–Suid-toernooi by Waterkloof gespeel tydens die vakansie. Die tweede span het albei hulle wedstryde gewen teen Paarl Gim (33-17) en Boland Landbou (14-10). Die eerste span het Boland Landbou 4341 gewen. Die 0/15’s het twee uit hulle drie wedstryde gewen, waaronder ‘n wen teen Paarl Boys High (12-5) was. Die 0/14’s het ook twee uit drie wedstryde op hulle toer gewen.
Twee van Garsfontein se Jukskei deelnemers is verkies aan die SA 0/16 Jukskeitoernooi deel te neem te Swakopmund, Namibië. Ons wens hulle alle sterkte toe!
Atletiek
Tres Scholarum 2017 Die Garsies hou ons naam hoog by Tres Scholarum 2017. Tres Scholarum is ‘n gesamentlike projek, waar Hoërskool Garsfontein, Menlopark en Waterkloof hande vat om ‘n glans kultuuraand te hou. Die Garsies is verteenwoordig deur die Skoolkoor, die Meisieskoor, die GarsieDansCrew en ‘n Broadway-solo deur Simoné Cronje (Graad 10). Die aand is afgesluit met twee massakoor- en orkeswerke.
Dit was ‘n ongelooflike tyd vanjaar vir die Garsfontein-atlete by die SA Skole- en ASA-atletiekkampioenskap in Durban en Kaapstad. Ons Garsies het in totaal 11 medaljes huis toe gebring: • Nadia Potgieter Goud 3000m dogters 15 (Nuwe SA Skole-rekord) • Thembo Monareng Goud 100m seuns 19 • Thembo Monareng Goud 4 x 100m aflos seuns 19 (Nuwe SA Skolerekord vir die aflosspan) • Valeska Nel Goud 4 x 100m aflos dogters 19 • Nadia Potgieter Silwer 1500m dogters 15 • Matt Nortje 400m Silwer seuns 15 • Valeska Nel 100m Brons dogters 19 • Chrisriaan Venter Brons 100m Hekkies seuns 15 • Christiaan Venter Brons 300m hekkies seuns 15 • Rudolph Richter Brons 110m hekkies seuns 17
• Matt Nortje Brons medley aflos seuns 15 • Reghardt Botha 4de Spiesgooi seuns 15
Nadia Potgieter
Tembo Monareng
Puik dansprestasie Garsfontein-leerder Monique Barnard (Graad 11) het die afgelope vakansie puik presteer in dans. In Maart 2017 neem sy deel aan die Dance World Cup en kwalifiseer om Suid-Afrika in Junie 2017 in Duitsland te verteenwoordig met Akrobaat- en Kontemporêredanse. Van 1 tot 8 April 2017 neem sy ook deel aan die Talent Africa-kompetisie en verwerf vier goue medaljes. Sy word hier gekies om Suid-Afrika in Julie 2017 tydens Talent America te verteenwoordig. Tydens Talent Africa is sy ook genooi om deel te word van die Oakfield College Development Program in samewerking met Talent Africa in die Dance & Musical Theatre-afdeling. Baie geluk, Monique!
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SA kampioenskap in Groenpunt (Kaapstad) • Thembo Monareng Goud 100m finaal • Thembo Monareng Silwer 200m finaal • Valeska Nel Silwer 100m finaal • Niene Muller Silwer 800m finaal • Thembo Monareng Goud 4 x 100m aflos finaal • Muller Pieterse Brons verspring finaal • Valeska Nel Goud 4 x 100m aflos finaal • Niene Muller Silwer 4 x 400m aflos finaal • Rudolph Richter 4de 110m hekkies finaal • Edwin van Wyk 7de 110m hekkies uitdunne • Valeska Nel 8ste 200m finaal
Netbal Garsfontein se eerstes het uitstekend gevaar tydens die Klofiefeestoernooi op 1 April.
HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF (t) 012 347 0277/8 (e) admin@klofies.co.za Mnr. Daan Potgieter vereer Mnr. Daan Potgieter is as lid tot die Raad van die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns verkies. Dié eer het hom te beurt geval as gevolg van sy betrokkenheid en bydrae tot Afrikaans en Afrikaans-onderrig. Hy is ‘n passievolle kampvegter van Afrikaans en kan deur middel van sy betrokkenheid by die Raad op ‘n meer formele wyse sy passie uitleef en ‘n bydrae tot die bevordering van Afrikaans maak.
Me. Grobler beste in Gauteng Me. Anne-Marie Grobler het gedurende 2016 13 Graad 12 Ontwerpleerders in haar klas gehad waarvan twee leerders, Bianca Stöckel en Aisling Groenewald, albei 100% in die matriek-eindeksamen behaal het. Die gemiddeld vir Ontwerp was 92%. Me. Grobler het die toekenning van die Onderwysdepartement vir die Beste Ontwerp-onderwyser in Gauteng vir die tiende jaar opeenvolgend ontvang. Wat hierdie toekenning meer besonder maak, is dat sy die enigste Ontwerponderwyser in die land met leerders met ‘n gemiddeld van 100% is. Ontwerp bestaan uit praktiese vaardigheid sowel as teorie. ‘n Leerder moet in beide afdelings dwarsdeur die jaar 100% behaal om gedurende die matriekeindeksamen met ‘n 100% gemiddeld te kon slaag. Ontwerp verg baie tyd en deursettingsvermoë en leerders moet oor die gawe beskik om buite die norm van alledaagse gebruik en ontwerp te kan dink. Dit gaan hand-aan-hand met probleemoplossing en kreatiewe denke – twee kardinale eienskappe wat deur universiteite hoog aangeskryf word vir tersiêre studies. Ontwerp is Juffrou Anne-Marie se passie. Sy begelei haar Ontwerp-leerders vanaf Graad 10 tot Graad 12 om te verseker dat hulle gereed vir verdere studie by enige universiteit is.
Die Van Wyks het ‘n mooi nalatenskap by Kloof Die waarde van Klofietrots en lojaliteit is sigbaar wanneer ‘n matriekleerder in ‘n Afrikaansklas opstaan en ‘n passievolle toespraak oor sy familie se bydrae tot die skool lewer. Johan van Wyk in Graad 12 is so ‘n lojale Klofie. Sy pa, Leon van Wyk, het in 1982 hier gematrikuleer en was een van die eerste matrieks van die skool. Dié familie se geskiedenis eindig nie hier nie. Nee, Johan se Oupa – en Leon se pa – Johan Senior, was die raadgewende ingenieur wat verantwoordelik vir oprigting van die Klofiepawiljoen was – dieselfde pawiljoen wat nou nog in gebruik is. Leon is ook ‘n ingenieur en Johan beplan om volgende jaar sy ingenieursgraad aan te pak. Hy wil graag in die groot manne voor hom se voetspore volg. Oupa Johan is ongelukkig in Desember 2016 oorlede, maar sou baie trots op sy nalatenskap by Hoërskool Waterkloof wees. Johan glimlag wanneer sy pa vertel hoe hulle op Saterdae gras by die skool kom plant het. Hy is egter ook duidelik trots wanneer hy na sy pa se eerstespan-rugbyfoto in die ingangsportaal verwys. So bou ons tradisie en trots!
Leon Coetzer nou BlouBul-breier Mnr. Leon Coetzer is as afrigter van die Blou Bulle se o.19-span aangestel. Dié span sal gedurende Julie aan die nasionale rugbyweek in Potchefstroom deelneem.
Barloworld Klofie-Netbalfees weer eens ‘n reuse sukses Hierdie jaar se Barloworld Klofie-netbalfees was weer eens ‘n reuse sukses! Al die spanne was goed voorberei vir die toernooi en netbal het geseëvier. Komplimente van die besoekende spanne stroom letterlik in. Daar is altesaam 915 wedstryde oor drie en ‘n half dae gespeel.
VOOR: Danielle du Toit, Xenia Viljoen, me. Anell van der Walt (afrigter), mnr. Daan Potgieter (skoolhoof), Angelique Fryer, Robynne Coetzee. AGTER: Mignon van der Merwe, Karmen Richards, Tinita van Dyk, Chrizelle van Aarde, Marchè Mare.
Klofie-atlete presteer uitnemend Die Klofie-atlete het uitstekend tydens die Suid-Afrikaanse Kampioenskappe gevaar. • Adam Mayo is deel van die groep atlete waaruit die SuidAfrikaanse span vir die Statebond Jeugspele in die Bahamas gekies gaan word. • Julian Bogner is vir verspring in die Atletiek Gauteng-Noord Seniorspan, wat die naweek in Potchefstroom aan die SuidAfrikaanse Senior Kampioenskappe deelgeneem, gekies. • Rita Bisschoff, dogters o.14, behaal ‘n eerste plek in hoogspring met ‘n hoogte van 1.64m wat vir haar 1058 punte op die ABSA-tabel behaal. • Danielle du Toit is deel van die dogters o.19 4 x 400maflosspan wat ‘n tweede plek met ‘n tyd van 3:52.27s behaal. • Adam Mayo, seuns o.17, behaal ‘n tweede plek in die 400m-hekkies met ‘n tyd van 52.51s wat 1036-punte op die ABSA-tabel vir hom ingesamel het. • Julian Bogner, seuns o.17, behaal ‘n eerste plek in beide die Rita Bischoff, Julian Bogner, Danielle du 110m-hekkies (13.98s) en verspring. Toit en Adam Mayo.
Klofies groet die Belge Die 2017 Belgiese uitruil het die vakansie vanaf 01 April tot 15 April plaasgevind en was ‘n reuse sukses. 20 Belgiese leerders het by 20 van ons Graad 11 Klofie-leerders ingetrek en die lewe uit die oogpunt van ‘n Suid-Afrikaner beleef. Hoogtepunte soos Kaapstad, Tafelberg, Robbeneiland, Soweto, Magalies Canopy Tours, abseil in die Sterkfonteingrotte, Sun City, Pilansberg, die Renosteren Leeupark en die Klofies se gasvryheid het die toer onvergeetlik gemaak. Daar was lang trane gehuil met die Belge se terugkeer. Nou sien die Klofies uit om vanaf 27 September tot 8 Oktober in België by hulle gasgesinne te gaan kuier om die toer te voltooi. Ons het hierdie boodskap van die Belge ontvang: “Vanmorgen weer gewoon naar school gegaan. De leerlingen vertelden heel entousiast over hun reis naar ZuidAfrika aan de anderen.” Dit is die twintigste jaar wat die Belgiese uitruil plaasvind. Hierdie is ‘n onvergeetlike lewenservaring wat die skoliere van België en Suid-Afrika se lewens verryk.
Sangster Mart-Mari de Necker het drie goue en een silwer medalje by die Suid-Afrikaansekampioenskappe met haar pragtige stem verower! Sy het in die afdelings vir Opera, Broadway, Open en Crossover deelgeneem. Sy is ook gekies om by die galaaand op te tree en het gekwalifiseer om Suid-Afrika in die VSA te verteenwoordig. Sy word trots deur Michelle Veenemans afgerig.
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REDDFORD HOUSE
(t) 010 060 0757 (e) info@thehills.reddford.co.za
Student Executive Induction At the end of last term, we held our first Student Executive Induction. The Grade 7s form the new Junior Executive and the Gr 11s make up the Senior
READford Week
READford Week got off to a great start with the junior students dressing up as their favourite literary character on Character Day. They were treated to a show by Hooked on Books and then bought books at the book sale by the Book People. The day ended with a sponsored Read-a-thon. On Shakespeare Day, the senior students and their teachers dressed up as their favourite Shakespearean character, some from the Elizabethan era or dressed in modern clothes with a Shakespearean twist. The programme for the day included Grade 7 students who read their own sonnets, Grade 8 students who performed Shakespeare raps that they had written themselves, a performance by the drama department and ‘Shaking up Shakespeare’ by actor Matthew Ribnick.
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Student Executive. The students pledged their commitment as leaders of the Preparatory school and College respectively in a moving candle ceremony.
Winter Sports Calendar Cricket
Golf
Tennis
Rugby
SA in England ODI Series 24, 27 & 29 May 2017 ICC Champions Trophy 3 June 2017 T20 vs England 21, 23 & 25 June 2017
British Open 20 – 23 July 2017 US Open 12 – 18 June 2017 PGA Championship 7 – 13 August 2017
French Open 22 May – 11 June 2017 Wimbledon 3 – 16 July 2017 US Open 28 Aug – 10 Sept 2017
Extreme Sports
Motorsport
Summer X Games 13 – 16 June 2017
F1 Russian GP 30 April Spanish MotoGP 7 May 2017 F1 Spanish GP 14 May F1 Monaco GP 28 May F1 Canadian GP 11 June Le Mans June 17-18
Super Rugby 23 Feb – 5 Aug 2017 Sevens France 13 – 14 May 2017 England 20 – 21 May 2017 U20 WRC 31 May – 18 June 2017 Test Series vs France 10, 17 & 24 June 2017 DHL NZ Lions Series 24 June, 1 & 8 July Currie Cup 4 Aug – 21 Oct 2017 Rugby Championship Wallabies vs SA 9 September All Blacks vs SA 16 Sept, 7 Oct
2017
Cycling Giro d’Italia 5 – 28 May 2017 Tour de France 1 – 23 July 2017 Tour de Spain 19 Aug – 10 Sept 2017
SCHOOL SPORT RANKINGS FIRST RUGBY XV RANKINGS 24 APRIL 2017 TEAM GREY COLLEGE PAARL BOYS HIGH KES PAARL GIM MONUMENT PAUL ROOS GYM GLENWOOD GREY HIGH SCHOOL SELBORNE COLLEGE RONDEBOSCH HELPMEKAAR ST ANDREWS COLLEGE SACS AFFIES HTS DROSTDY ST JOHNS COLLEGE KEARSNEY COLLEGE WATERKLOOF BOLAND LANDBOU ST ALBANS COLLEGE
PLAYED 5 6 6 6 8 7 5 4 5 5 7 6 6 6 9 6 9 9 7 7
AVG PTS 8,380 8,367 6,333 5,733 5,625 5,571 5,480 5,225 5,140 5,020 5,014 4,783 4,717 4,700 4,489 4,450 4,356 4,178 4,171 4,171
U16 RUGBY RANKINGS 25 APRIL 2017 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TEAM GREY COLLEGE PAUL ROOS GYM GLENWOOD ST JOHNS COLLEGE HELPMEKAAR STELLENBERG DURBANVILLE MENLOPARK OAKDALE OOS MOOT
PLAYED 6 5 3 8 6 6 7 8 5 8
AVG PTS 7,267 7,080 6,967 6,763 6,567 5,383 5,371 5,350 5,288 5,150
U15 RUGBY RANKINGS 7 APRIL 2017 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TEAM GLENWOOD OUTENIQUA PAARL GIM MONUMENT PAUL ROOS GYM PAARL BOYS HIGH BEN VORSTER ST CHARLES COLLEGE TRANSVALIA MENLOPARK
PLAYED 3 4 3 5 3 3 3 7 6 7
AVG PTS 7,300 6,625 6,100 5,240 5,233 4,833 4,700 4,614 4,600 4,557
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