Southern Suburbs (July 2015) Primary/High Schools

JULY 2015

Southern Suburbs

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Schools inside AWSUM News is distributed to the following schools in SOUTHERN SUBURBS: Primary Schools: Pinelands

North Primary, Oakhurst Girls’ Primary, Bergvliet Primary, Rondebosch Boys’ Primary, St Joseph’s Marist College, Groote Schuur Primary, Golden Grove Primary, Bishops Preparatory, The Pinelands Primary School, The Grove Primary School, Rustenberg Girls’ Junior, Greenfield Kenilworth. High Schools: Rondebosch Boys’ High, Groote Schuur High, St Joseph’s Marist College, Pinelands High, Westerford High, Bishops Diacesan College, South African College High & Sun Valley Group of Schools.

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WESTERFORD HIGH SCHOOL (t) 021 689 9154 (e) admin@westerford.co.za

IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE

Thirty-five Westerfordian pupils jetted off to the South-East Asian island of Borneo on the 3rd of July 2015 for an epic sixteen-day expedition organised by World Challenge.

The group was split into two teams, each with a trusted expedition leader as well as a brave trio of teachers, Mr Daniell, Ms Makhoabenyane and Ms McLaren.

The adventure on Sabah, the Malaysian

region of the third largest island on Earth, was as unforgettable as World Challenge had promised it would be. While adjusting to the intense humidity, fending off bloodthirsty mosquitoes and sampling the local cuisine, the teams completed an exciting and engaging itinerary which consisted of three phases: the project phase, the trek phase and the rest & relaxation phase; each team

completed them in a different order. The project phase enabled the teams to give back to the community and make a difference in a village they called ‘home’ for three nights.

Team 1 was tasked with continuing the construction of a local church while Team 2 worked on revamping a community centre.

Both teams completely immersed themselves in the work and experienced what it was like to live in a rural village without the material comforts and privileges that many of us enjoy back home. The trek phrase proved the most challenging part of the expedition as Crocker Range National Park threw everything it had at the challengers, including insects, snakes, storms and unbearable heat. But the teams prevailed and proved to themselves that once their minds were set on their goal, nothing could stand in their way. Cooking their own food, sleeping in hammocks and enjoying the diverse wildlife and breath-taking views of the landscape definitely made the experience memorable.

Apart from exploring the vibrant and busy city of Kota Kinabalu and treating their taste buds to Malaysian delicacies, the teams journeyed to the sun-kissed islands of Gaya and Sapii, just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, for some much-anticipated snorkelling! In the warm waters of the South China Sea, colourful corals and exotic marine life showcased

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their raw and natural beauty to the teams.

Another unique experience they were lucky enough to have was a visit to the orang-utans’ and sun bears’ sanctuaries in Sepilok. Both endangered species are completely endemic to Borneo and hold a special place in both nature and the teams’ hearts. The return journey to Cape Town involved an unexpected bonus excursion that allowed the teams to explore the exciting city of Singapore and enjoy the mesmerising sights it had to offer!

All Westerfordians who embarked on this expedition have definitely learnt a great deal about the world, their peers and, most importantly, themselves. We hope that World Challenge continues its relationship with Westerford and strives to change the lives of Westerfordians for years to come.

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FOOD & HOME

MEDITERREENSE GEVULDE GROENTE MET SOETRISSIE

DIT HET JY NODIG • olyfolie, vir braai • 1 ui, fyngekap • 4 knoffelhuisies, fyngekap • 2 blikkies John West tunastukke in sonneblomolie, gedreineer • 1 x 400g-blik heel geskilde tamaties • 4 koppies rys, gekook • ¾ koppie gerasperde beleë cheddar of parmesaan – met ’n bietjie ekstra om oor te strooi • 1 rooi-, 1 geel- en 1 groenrissie, mediumgrootte, gehalveer (met pit en sade verwyder) • 4 tamaties, gehalveer (met vesel en sade verwyder) • 3 groot courgettes, gehalveer (met die pitte en binneste vlees verwyder) • ½ koppie Wellington’s Sweet Chilli-sous

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SÓ MAAK JY 1. Voorverhit die oond tot 180˚C. 2. Verhit die olyfolie in ’n mediumgrootte pan. Braai die uie liggies totdat dit deurskynend is, en voeg dan die knoffel en tuna by. Kook dit ’n paar minute lank. Roer deurgaans.

3. Voeg die blikkies-tamaties by en kook dit totdat die tamaties heeltemal sag en stukkend is. Roer die tamatiesous by die rys. Laat dit afkoel, en roer dan die gerasperde kaas by.

4. Sorg dat die binneste vlees en pitte uit die rissies, tamaties en courgettes behoorlik verwyder is, en vul dan dié groente met die rysmengsel. Bedruip dit met die sweet chilli-sous, strooi die ekstra kaas oor, en bak dit dan 25 minute lank (of tot goudbruin).

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DIY KEY FRAME

I love it when practical things are also pretty. This month, why not make one of these DIY key frames, as it happens to fit this description very well.

THINGS YOU WILL NEED: • A frame you like. It can be any size, but I recommend one with a gap in the centre slightly larger than your keys.

• A screwdriver with appropriate size screw. (The box of screw hooks will tell you what size to use.)

• Screw hooks.

WHAT TO DO: • Take the frame and plan out where you’d like the hooks to be placed.

I decided to use four hooks on my frame.

GREENFIELDS GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 797 0554 (e) greenfieldgirls@gmail.com

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

The Grade 6s took part in the School Shakespeare Festival at the Artscape Theatre and performed a Midsummer’s Night’s Dream

FATHER’S DAY

To celebrate Father’s Day, the school hosted a Dads and Daughters breakfast.

Lots of fun was had by all.

The Grade 7s also took part in the School Shakespeare Festival at the Artscape Theatre and performed Twelfth Night.

• Once you’re decided, drill the correctly-sized holes into the frame.

• After you’ve drilled the holes, screw in each hook. You are now ready to mount the frame on the wall and hang your keys!

RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 021 686 3987 (e) infoline@rondebosch.com

FAIRLADY ANNUAL SCHOOL SURVEY REPORT 2015

Rondebosch Boys’ High School once again attained a position in the Top 25 government high schools survey report researched

by Fair Lady Magazine 2015. The Department of Basic Education supplies a list of the 100 school that receive the highest Bachelor Pass Rates in 2014, which is then used to rank schools according on academics, subjects offered at matric level, facilities, extra muals, school fees and teacherpupil ratio. Rondebosch Boys’ High School was named the Top Public School in the Western Cape in 2014 achieving a 100% pass rate for the 7th consecutive year. Matric pupils attained a 97.4% Bachelor Degree pass rate with 458 subject distinctions which is a new Rondebosch Boys’ High School record! 106 of 151 candidates achieved an average of over 70% and 77 learners obtained three or more distinctions each. We are delighted that our pupils have been acknowledged by way of the FAIRLADY ANNUAL SCHOOLS SURVEY REPORT.

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ENTERTAINMENT

CAN YOU FIND ALL THE 2015/05/27 11:33 AM WORDS IN THE WINTER WORD SEARCH?

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SUN VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 785 2722 (e) hello@sunvalleygroup.co.za

JUST BECAUSE I’M LEFT BRAINED, DOESN’T MEAN I’M NOT CREATIVE This term, the SVPS Grade 7’s were given the incredible opportunity to learn from Contemporary Impressionist, Kim Black.

Mrs Black spoke to the Grade 7’s about the differences between the Left Brain and the Right Brain. She explained how each worked, how neither is better than the other and that no matter your right/left dominance, EVERYONE has the ability to be creative..Mrs Black did something VERY “different” with the Grade 7’s – UPSIDE DOWN DRAWING! This involved rotating a picture, and relying on line, angles and position in order to achieve your goal. She constantly reminded the kids that this was NOT about being creative, but rather simply following a pattern or a puzzle. At the end of the exercise, the Grade 7’s turned their pages around. They were BLOWN away by the high level of ART which they presented.

This was a lesson to the entire grade, that everyone has the ability to be creative, sketch, draw or design. Our brains, however, observe things a little differently,

and it is our challenge to constantly learn about ourselves, our strengths and our Potential Limiters to ensure that we can be successful in all facets of life.

Stella Rae Emmerson

GRADE 7 GIRLS REACH OUT AND TOUCH LIVES Last week, six of the Grade 7 Girls at Sun Valley Primary, had the wonderful idea of getting together and sharing the love in the community.

The girls decided to make beautiful LOOMS, which were sold to the public.

The girls raised a whopping R2800 which they promptly donated to Sinethemba, which forms part of the The Fish Hoek-Kommetjie-Noordhoek Welfare Association (FHKNWA).

Sinethemba is a day care centre that looks after children with special disabilities.

The centre currently caters for over forty children ranging from 9 months to 18 years old. The organisation transports the kids to and from the centre, as well as to the Hospital for various appointments every week. As Sinethemba, translated to “We have Hope”, is a non-profit organisation it relies almost entirely on this kind of incredible kindness and generosity. The Sun Valley girls have played a key role in keeping this simply amazing centre going.

Kayla Westraat, Blue Thorpe, Astrid Faustmann, Robyn Searle, Chloe Van Wyk and Leah BellLeask

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FASHION

Maroon unisex felt Fedora, R249, Cotton On.

Cream knit trapper with faux fur trim, R69.99, Mr Price.

Grey foxy-face beanie, R399, Accessorize.

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X Factor star Matt Cardle sports a trendy faux fur trapper hat.

OH MY HAT!

Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos tops it all off with the pick of winter’s head-hugging hotties.

Khloe Kardashian steps up the sass factor with her plum Fedora and oversized sunglasses.

Face mid-winter head on with the cutest sharpest headgear ---from “talking” beanies to furry earmuffs to swishy felt hats.

Keep toasty on top with urban chic headgear like the Mafia-inspired Fedora, equally hot on guys (think Johnny Depp!) and girls. Of course, the star of the season is the gorgeous Boho floppy hat.

Paired with anything from a leather jacket and over-the-knee boots to a puffa and jeans, these iconic hats give you an utterly polished and fashion-forward finish. The versatility of these wide-brimmed chapeaux means you can always hide a bad hair day with style!

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Update your day-to-day look with a Boho floppy hat - this hot 70’s vibe just screams style!

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TALKING HEADS

Teal felt Boho floppy hat, R260, Foschini.

Other unisex hot-headed options you have to love are bad-ass baseball caps, beanies and more beanies and the darling of the boy bands, the bobble hat, proving that pom poms aren’t just for your kid sister. And there’s plenty of visual interest with initials, animal faces and “talkies”.

Guy’s cord and faux fur trapper, R 225, Woolworths.

ST JOSEPH’S MARIST COLLEGE (t) 021 685 6715 (e) admin@maristsj.co.za

JULY HAPPENINGS Chamapagnat Day Mass 2015. St Marcellin Champagnat is the founder of the Marist Order.

Noah Kerchhoff displaying his drumming skills at our lunch time concert.

Patricia Schonstein Pinnock signed copies of her book ,Skyline, in the College’s Media Centre.

Archbishop Stephen Brislin celebrated Mass for us on Champagnat Day.

Nina February in a Senior School Art lesson.

We had a book sale, leading up to our readathon, in order to celebrate Literacy.

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OAKHURST GIRLS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 686 4404 (e) pam@oakhurst.org.za

‘BUDDY GROUPS’

The girls worked in their ‘Buddy Groups’ to make a beaded bangle that will remind them that bullying is not acceptable behaviour at Oakhurst.

GRADE 4

NETBALL

AWSUM PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL (t) 021 531 7410 (e) postmaster@phs.org.za

PHS BOYS WIN THE 2015 U19 UMBRO SA SPORTS TOURS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT Well done to the Pinelands High School soccer boys! During the June/July holidays they competed in the Umbro SA Sports Tours High School Football Tournament in East London which was played at the Beacon Park Sports Fields. They were accompanied on the tour by Mr Quinton Leonard (Manager) and Mr Liam Goodall (Coach). PHS ended top of their pool and beat Bergvliet High School in their semi-final. The boys then earned the right to meet the previously unbeaten Alexander Road High School side from Port

Alex and PHS boys pose for a photo after the final.

Elizabeth in the final. After conceding a goal in the first minute of the game, PHS scored a goal towards the end of each half to run out 2–1 victors in a hard-fought match. Brogan Sparks, Luvuyo Cindi, Bryce Lenders, Ayden Marthinus, Chad Follentine and Matthew Carelse were selected for the All Star XI team. Matthew, the keeper, only conceded one goal in 360 minutes of play. Brogan was selected as player of the tournament. We are very proud of our PHS soccer boys.

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MOTORING

THE GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 674 2077 (e) info@thegrove.co.za

H-DAY

Every year The Grove Primary has a fundraising raffle. The raffle prizes were handed out at a special assembly at the end of the second term, where learners and staff dressed up for the occasion.

A letter of the schools’ name is used as the dress up theme, with this years’ letter being H. From Harry Potters to honey bees to hairdressers, everyone made an effort and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

MARKET DAY

The Grove Primary ends each term with a market day known as Cake and Candy.

This allows each Grade to have a chance to make and sell homemade crafts, delicious treats or host fun games for the rest of the school. It is a fun opportunity for the children to learn the skills needed for being a successful entrepreneur.

Isobel Brooks, a Grade 2 learner buys a pot plant being sold at the second term Cake and Candy.

The Grade 5B class show off their H-day outfits with their teacher, Mr Stotter.

THE PINELANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 531 3674 (e) blueschool@mweb.co.za

THE BLUE SCHOOL “CAN” DO IT Last team The Pinelands Primary School ran its first ever “Can” drive. The drive was run over 5 weeks. The students were asked to bring in just one can. Many brought in more than one and the school collected an astounding amount of cans. These

cans will be distributed in connection with Lerato’s Hope to townships. We would like to thank all of our parents for their continuous support and participation. The Community Interaction has many more exciting drives lined up for the third term.

Left to right: Annabelle Faure, Miss Carelse (CIT Cordinator) Sethu Role, Nina Meyer, Lukho Javu, Andelin Mbaki, Courtney Cornelius

PINELANDS NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 531 3414 (e) admin@pnps.co.za

INCLUSION AT PINELANDS NORTH We have been on a journey towards Inclusion for many years at Pinelands North Primary School! We believe that all children can learn and try very hard to understand the best way we can support the children who come to our school. This year we have been asked by the WCED to share our best practices about Inclusion and are running a series of four workshops where other teachers can come and learn from us ( and us from them). On the 10 June 2015 we had about 70 teachers from Inclusive Schools around the

Western Cape, come to a workshop on Assessment. We choose to acknowledge that children learn differently so they need to be assessed differently. Look at the cartoon below and think about the ways we support children and their learning and how we deliberately put structures in place that make it more difficult for them to access knowledge or to share what they know. What we should be doing is finding out the best way for children to show us what they know.