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EARLY B Kletsrym met ‘n boodskap!
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At this stage the name Early B is well known throughout the country. This talented musician and rapper has been setting the local scene alight with his brilliant lyrics and storytelling abilities. The 28-year-old from Port Elizabeth has burst onto the scene in the last year and his album is the fresh breeze that we’ve wanted for so long. With hits like Ben Ten and Potte other famous musicians are lining up to collaborate with him. AWSUM caught up with Early B and this is his story. We have to start by asking you about your school career. Please tell our readers some more about your school background. Which school did you attend and what will you always remember? How would your teachers describe you? I attended Triomf Primary and Bethelsdorp Comprehensive High. The main reason I went to Bethelsdorp is because they offered motor mechanics as a subject and I was crazy about engines. My primary school teacher might say that I was hand full while my high school teacher would probably say I was rather naughty. Not mean, just naughty. I do remember we once grabbed the lawnmower and drove it around on the grass lawns. What time of teenager were you? I was always the one that wanted to make sure everyone else is feeling good. I enjoyed playing video games and outside in the streets with my friends. Whenever I played outside while still wearing my school clothes, I would be in loads of trouble when my mom found out. I always took chances when I could, and I believe this made me more creative. You are very proud about growing up in Port Elizabeth. What makes the area so special and unique? Bloemendal is one of the oldest areas in PE and the community is closely knit. The side I grew up on even more so. I was everyone child and everyone was my parents’ children too. The auntie in the street could give you a hiding and your own parents wouldn’t mind. What is your favourite song up until now and why? Dik vir Drugs is my favourite because its based on the heart-breaking reality that so many of our youngsters are faced with daily. All of my songs are like my very own children so its hard to choose an outright favourite. At this stage Dik vir Drugs deservers the most attention because of the valuable message it carries. You’ve worked with plenty of local bigname artists. Who would be your ultimate local and international artist? I don’t actually have a specific artist, but I always say that I love to work with people who love to make great music. Music will live on long after we’ve all passed on. I would love to leave something beautiful behind.
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Going forward, what do you want to achieve as a musician? I grew up with music in my life and in many ways, I feel it opened my mind and enhanced my imagination. I would really love to keep on producing good music to inspire and help create a better world. If I only enhance one person’s life, I would be happy. I do believe that my music will give me the opportunity to achieve this in so many ways. What inspires you? The area I grew up in. For most of my life while living there I learnt so many different things. I laughed, I fought, and I cried in Bloemendal. Today all my inspiration comes from Bloemendal because the area is rich and unique. Ben Ten is one the catchiest songs we’ve heard in recent years. Is this song based on previous experiences or how do you decide what a song should be about? Ben Ten is based on some reality and fiction… that is all I’m willing to say. I usually listen to the beat without any idea of what I’m going to do. It comes down to how I feel when I listen to the beat and what memories it evokes. I always have tons of ideas, but I never force them onto my songs – it has to feel natural to me. Which city has the best crowds? Cape Town is unbelievable every time! How would you like to be remembered? The short artist whose music could make you smile when you’re sad, inspire when you’re in doubt and make you dance when you’re sitting down. What are you listening to in your car at the moment? Any song that’s stuck on repeat? Loufi – Hills. He’s a Port Elizabeth artist and this is the song which I literary play every single time. If you have to create a 3-step ‘how-toguide’ for teens wanting to make a success in the music industry, what would it be? Always be yourself. No one will or can do it better. Believe in yourself. There are loads of ‘nopeople’ out there. Work with what you have. You must start somewhere- I did. 2019 is certainly not over yet, what is in the pipeline for Early B? I’m working on a brand-new music video and I’ve got some new music coming out too.
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GREENFIELD GIRLS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL
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Gr 1 Deserts The Grade 1s learnt about different habitats and animals that live in those habitats. Here they have built deserts in shoeboxes.
RUSTENBURG GIRLS’ JUNIOR SCHOOL
(t) +27 (0) 21 689 1981 (e) head@rgjs.org.za
Inter Schools General Knowledge Quiz Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School (RGJS) was proudly represented at the first round of the Inter Schools General Knowledge Quiz. Learners answered the difficult questions with enthusiasm and spirit and RGJS are pleased to announce that they tied for second place in this challenging round.
Grade 5 – 7 Camp The Grade 5 – 7s went on camp to High Africa. They had a lot of fun completing obstacle courses and cooking potjies and taking part in leadership development games.
RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
(t) +27(21) 681 7941 (e) infoline@rondebosch.com
Hockey For the third consecutive year learners from RBHS have been selected as Captains for the Western Province IPT. Congratulations to Liam Sorensen and Brett Sparks on this outstanding achievement.
GROOTE SCHUUR HIGH SCHOOL
(t) 021 674 2165 (e) sysop@gshs.co.za
Physical Sciences Four Groote Schuur High School Grade 12 Physical Sciences students participated in the annual Miniquiz competition (sponsored by Mintek) hosted at the University of Stellenbosch. Groote Schuur was one of five schools who successfully went through to the second round. After an intense battle, our Team proudly came second, Gold Category with Milnerton High taking the lead. A very well done to Chelsea Charles, Leighton Leibrandt, Abdul-Kareem Menacere, Raiyaan Omar and their very supportive educator Mrs. Brits.
New Pedestrian Bridge A new pedestrian bridge across the canal was formally opened on Saturday morning. The financing was by E1978s in celebration of their 40 year reunion and the bridge was constructed by Wally Wood (Rondebosch Estates Projects Manager) and his team. The ribbon was cut by Aleco Caldis, E1978 reunion organiser & co-ordinator of the fundraising efforts. The new bridge replicates the design of the original 1940s pedestrian bridge and will ensure Prep and High School boys and visitors can safely cross the canal and also improve traffic flow. Thank you to Aleco and all those who contributed: Dave Allderman, Dave Alston, Boytjie Basson, TREVOR BEDFORD, Martin Bigalke, Aleco Caldis, Mike Cox, John Craig, Geoff Croxford, Mark Durr, Brian Ferguson, Mike Gillard, John Gillett, Fred Green, Peter Halperin, Dave Handley, Gavin Henriksen, Andrew Ivey, Charles Kingon, Craig Lee, Rijk Melck, Andrew Merrington, KaiUwe Neckel, Roger Perrins, Mike Petyt, Tim Reddell, Chris Scoble, Eric Scoble, Nicholas Sealy, Anton Smuts, Brian Starck, André Walters & Ivan Wingreen.
Mr Ehrenreich, Chelsea Charles, Leighton Leinbrandt, Abdul-Kareem Menacere, Raiyaan Omar and Physical Science Educator, Mrs. Brits.
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BERGVLIET PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 715 1103 (e) secretary@bergvlietprimary.co.za
World Scholar’s Cup
PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL (t) 021 531 7410 (e) postmaster@phs.org.za
Eisteddfod The Pinelands High School Windband received High Honors at the Cape Town Eisteddfod.
PINELANDS NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
ST JOSEPH’S MARIST COLLEGE
(t) 021 531 3414 (e) admin@pnps.co.za
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Readers Are Leaders Day 2019 Pinelands North Primary School is fast-approaching its 75th birthday and during its history we have seen the school grow from strength to strength. Behind the scenes not only will you find a wonderfully diverse and passionate team of people, but also great leaders among its members. This is an example that we wish to set for our pupils, however we also wish to take it a step further. Each year we invite members of the community who we believe show great leadership qualities to read to our pupils. We also ask our “Leaders” to share a bit about themselves and the work that they do. Most importantly, we ask the Leaders to speak to the pupils about how reading has helped them to develop as a leader. This year on the 24th of April we hosted 12 guest speakers at our annual Readers Are Leaders Day. From academics to artists (one guest being both!), we had a diverse group of leaders speaking to, and hopefully inspiring, our pupils. We were very pleased that the Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, took time out of her busy schedule to read to our grade 7s! Zyma Amien, Aaliyah Vayej, Dave Campbell, Andisani Makapela, Micaela Thomas, Christina Nomdo, Jerome Davies, Bevin and Cindy Jacobs, Nicole Jones and our very own Ann Morton completed our guest list. I could list all the work that each of them has done but I am afraid might take up the better part of your day just to read through. Just to give you some idea, however, our guests included a number of UCT graduates from a variety of disciplines from Fine Art to International Relations. Guests also included the current chairperson of the UCT Student Governance Court, religious leaders from the community, and the Planning Commissioner at the National Planning Commission. Suffice it to say, this is one talented, busy and dedicated group of people! Thank you also to author, Buhle Ngaba, for donating two copies of her book, The Girl Without A Sound to our library. Having hosted yet another successful Readers Are Leaders Day, we cannot wait for next year’s one!
Readers are Leaders 2019 who read to the pupils.
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Senior School Term 1 Top Achievers
Baseball Alex Japhta in Grade 12 has been selected for the U18 team to represent the Western Cape Baseball Federation (WCBF). The Western Cape Baseball Federation will be competing at the forthcoming National Baseball Championships to be held from 26 - 30 March 2019 in Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth at Londt Park Sport Complex.
SUN VALLEY GROUP OF SCHOOLS (t) 021 785 2722 (e) hello@sunvalleygroup.co.za
SOUTH AFRICAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (t) 021 689 4164 (e) twinek@sacollege.org.za
Sun Valley Rugby Derby against FH Primary School
WP squash
On Saturday, 25 May, local schools, Sun Valley Primary and Fish Hoek Primary School took part in a wonderful Rugby Derby Day. All the matches were tightly contested and the boys had a great deal of fun. The crowds came in to watch this awesome occasion. Rugby was, without doubt, the winner on the day.
Two more boys have made the WP squash teams. Michael Tukker (WP U19C) and Andrew Junor (WP U16B).
Reuben Winter crashes through the defence for the SVPS U11A Team.
Kyden Cilliers, of the U9A Team, flies down the wing during his exciting match.
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WORLD RUGBY U20 CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 TUESDAY, JUNE 4
15:30 Kick Off
15:30 Kick Off
18:00 Kick Off
SOUTH AFRICA v SCOTLAND
18:00
AUSTRALIA v ITALY
20:30
ARGENTINA v WALES
20:30
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – Pool C, Match 4
Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe – Pool B, Match 1
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – Pool A, Match 5
Kick Off
Kick Off
Kick Off
NEW ZEALAND v GEORGIA
Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe – Pool C, Match 2
FRANCE v FIJI
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – Pool A, Match 6
ENGLAND v IRELAND
Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe – Pool B, Match 3
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 15:30 Kick Off
15:30 Kick Off
18:00 Kick Off
SOUTH AFRICA v GEORGIA
18:00
AUSTRALIA v IRELAND
20:30
FRANCE v WALES
20:30
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – Pool C, Match 10
Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe – Pool B, Match 7
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – Pool A, Match 11
Kick Off
Kick Off
Kick Off
ARGENTINA v FIJI
Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe – Pool A, Match 8
NEW ZEALAND v SCOTLAND
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – Pool C, Match 12
ENGLAND v ITALY
Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe – Pool B, Match 9
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 15:30 Kick Off
15:30 Kick Off
18:00 Kick Off
GEORGIA v SCOTLAND
18:00 Kick Off
Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe – Pool A, Match 14
ITALY v IRELAND
20:30
SOUTH AFRICA v NEW ZEALAND
FRANCE v ARGENTINA
20:30
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – Pool C, Match 16
Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe – Pool B, Match 13
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – Pool A, Match 17
Kick Off
Kick Off
WALES v FIJI
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – Pool C, Match 18
ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA
Club de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, Santa Fe – Pool B, Match 15
MONDAY, JUNE 17 15:30 Kick Off
15:30 Kick Off
18:00 Kick Off
5TH SEED v 8TH SEED
18:00
10TH SEED v 11TH SEED
20:30
2ND SEED v 3RD SEED
20:30
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – 5th Place SF, Match 22
Club Old Resian, Rosario – 9th Place SF, Match 19
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – SF, Match 23
Kick Off
Kick Off
Kick Off
9TH SEED v 12TH SEED
Club Old Resian, Rosario – 9th Place SF, Match 20
1ST SEED v 4TH SEED
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – SF, Match 24
6TH SEED v 7TH SEED
Club Old Resian, Rosario – 5th Place SF, Match 21
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 15:30
WINNER MATCH 21 v WINNER MATCH 22
18:00
WINNER MATCH 19 v WINNER MATCH 20
15:30
LOSER MATCH 19 v LOSER MATCH 20
20:30
WINNER MATCH 23 v WINNER MATCH 24
18:00
LOSER MATCH 23 v LOSER MATCH 24
20:30
LOSER MATCH 21 v LOSER MATCH 22
Kick Off
Kick Off
Kick Off
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – 5th Place PO, Match 28
Club Old Resian, Rosario – 11th Place PO, Match 25
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – 3rd Place PO, Match 29
Kick Off
Kick Off
Kick Off
Club Old Resian, Rosario – 9th Place PO, Match 26
Racecourse Stadium, Rosario – Final, Match 30
Club Old Resian, Rosario – 7th Place PO, Match 27
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