Southern Suburbs (October 2015) Primary/High Schools

OKTOBER 2015

SOUTHERN SUBURBS

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Team Editor Tenille Swanepoel | 021 872 3880 tenille@tiemedia.co.za Designers Rowan Engledoe | rowan@tiemedia.co.za Jade Bushby | jade@tiemedia.co.za Editorial co-ordinator Ryno Wolfaardt | 021 872 3880 ryno@tiemedia.co.za

Wow, where has 2015 gone?!

Can you believe it’s only 5 weeks untill schools close and 8 weeks untill Christmas?

It’s been a jam-packed year with sports, academics, concerts, social events, award ceremonies etc …

I’m sure that the one thing on every teacher, student and (especially) parents’ mind is final exams, eeck! But in the very wise words of my favourite little fish, Dory: “Just keep swimming”.

From the AWSUM team we’d like to wish you all good luck with the last stretch, we know that you’ll be doing your absolute best.

We hope you enjoy this issue of AWSUM, also remember to look out for the winners of our Facebook competition. The winners will be announced on 30 October.

Till next time.

Tenille & the AWSUM Team

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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, Cedar House School & Sun Valley Group of Schools.

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GOLDEN GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 674 2155 (e) postmaster@ggps.wcape.school.za

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GRADE 1 SPRING DAY HATS

FOOD

By Jenny Morris Follow Jenny @jennymorrischef

Sesame-seared tuna with a sweet and sour twist Serves 4

The tuna needs to be fresh and deep red – and I mean really fresh.

INGREDIENTS: • A little oil for searing • 1 tbls, fresh ginger, grated • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 spring onions with tops very finely chopped • 1 tsp sesame oil • 1 tbls soy sauce • ¾ cup Wellingtons Sweet and Sour Sauce • 4 thick slices of raw tuna • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted METHOD: • Mix all the ingredients together, except the tuna and sesame seeds.

• Lay the tuna in the marinade for 15 minutes, turning once.

• Remove the tuna from the marinade and set aside.

• Oil a grill pan lightly and sear the tuna on both sides – don’t take it beyond medium, it is better served rare.

• Heat the leftover marinade in a small saucepan and drizzle over tuna. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with sticky rice and stir-fried vegetables.

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FASHION From ankle flatties to midcalf and all the way up to towering knee- highs, gladiators are the way to go. They’re your one-stop sandal for every moment of every day and there are so many varieties to choose from with fab finishes like studs, buckles, fringes and ties to keep everyone’s eyes glued to your legs.

Camel studded ankle gladiators, R99.99, Mr Price.

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Tan looped and tied knee-high gladiators, R599, Zoom.

Metallic shin-high glads, R299,95, Woolworths.

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OK girls, it’s official: gladiator sandals are the certified footwear of the Kardashian clan.

These eye-popping Roman sandals hugging their famous pins are back in vogue with a vengeance.

Gladiator sandals are the hottest trend a foot this summer. Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos says ditch those slip-slops and step out in these sizzling strappy styles.

Patent black strippy gladiators, R219, Fashion Express.

Tan ladder lace-up knee high glads, R669, Louella at Foschini.

Tan doublestudded midlength Spartacus sandals, R219, Fashion Express.

The ultimate fashion battle is on.

2015 will go down as the summer of the gladiators. Let the games begin!

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Kendall Jenner blows everyone away in her killer glads and simple sophisticated black dress and coat. That’s class, baby!

Mid-length snakeskin print glads, R149.99, Mr Price.

Borrowed from Spartacus, the original gladiator of note, glads are statement-making sandals that will rock your wardrobe all summer long. Walk this way, girls!

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

MATHS WITH A DIFFERENCE AT SILVERMINE ACADEMY The Grade 8s wrapped up the term by making the most amazing lampshades in their Maths class.

Accurate measuring, precision cutting and dexterity in construction were the order of the day as they put the pieces together and produced attractive, practical lampshades. Did they realise that this activity formed part of the syllabus focussing on angles and congruency? Probably not!

Math anxiety is a chronic disorder characterized by excessive, longlasting anxiety and worry about math situations such as tests and general math performance. Math phobia is an irrational fear and avoidance of maths. At Silvermine we try help students to appreciate Mathematics.

The Grade 8 and 9 teacher, Marlene Geldenhuys, combines her inherent creativity and Maths ability to help students discover a love for numbers. Ashley Wyngaard in Grade 8

ROBOTICS - THE LANGUAGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Sun Valley Primary School understands the importance of preparing students for the future workplace. Understanding that students need to be prepared for a technological world that incorporates so many of their basic day to day activities.

We’ve been excited as a school to introduce Robotics as a starting point for preparing students for such a world.

Our Grade 6 students this year have had

the fantastic opportunity to have robotics integrated into their curriculum. As they learn the basics of computer programming through a GUI(Graphic User Interface) based application allowing them to understand programming fundamentals in a visual way. Using the Scribbler robot, as a tool for these basics, there has been incredible excitement and interest. Students are engaged and eagerly participate in these lessons as they learn these skills and concepts.

Sun Valley Primary School is excited to be apply such innovative and relevant content into our school curriculum. We look to expand these lessons into our Grade 7 curriculum for 2016 as part of our continual desire to stay relevant in the world we live in.

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BEAUTY

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH MONTH!

• Rejuvenation Packages • Ageing Skin • Wrinkles • Body Shaping • Resistant Fat • Health Concerns • Preventative Medicine • Chronic Stress Management • Stretch Marks • Batwing Arms • Unwanted Hair • Unwanted Veins • Menopause • Andropause • ED • Sun Spots • Pigmentation • Weight Problems

Our health is important to us so we need to better take care of ourselves and our family.

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We can start with eating healthier and having healthy eating options for our family. This can be done by eating five fruits and vegetables each day whether that be fresh, frozen or canned.

It’s also important to give the proper portions of food to to our children and ourselves. Cut down on the fats, get lean meats and poultry, and eat together as a family.

We need to start early with our children, we can do this by involving them in the process, being a good role model for them, and having the right foods and snacks available for them.

We can keep our families healthy with exercise, preventive care, being attuned to our bodies, avoid smoking and smoking around children.

9 FUN WAYS YOU CAN EXERCISE AS A FAMILY: 1. Go for a pre or post dinner walks 2. Make a game out of chores 3. Turn commercial breaking into fitness breaks 4. Dance to music 5. Walk the dog together 6. Have the kids work in the yard with you 7. Garden together 8. Have a weekly sports night 9. Do a charity run or walk

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WITH SUMMER IN FULL SWING THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO EXFOLIATE YOUR SKIN...

The best way to maintain healthy looking, glowing skin is to use a body scrub. We have created a list of ten body scrubs you can make at home. Not only do you get the benefit of saving money, but they are all natural which means NO chemicals. Don’t forget to apply moisturiser or body butter after using any kind of scrub.

BANANA SUGAR BODY SCRUB

When the bananas are starting to brown, grab those beauties and put them to use. This one skips the oil and relies purely on the benefit of banana and the gently abrasive sugar.

• 1 ripe banana • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or your favorite essential oil (optional) Smash ingredients together with a fork into a chunky goop.

Don’t over-mash or it will become too thin. If you want a banana scrub for your face, reserve some of the banana and mash it separately without sugar. In the shower, pat the sugar mixture and gently massage over your body. For your face, gently massage plain banana there, avoiding the eye

Start today and get your families health on track this month!

area. Rinse off with warm water.

VANILLA COCONUT BROWN SUGAR SCRUB

Coconut oil is subtly fragrant and slightly miraculous. This one is a super moisturizer, and can practically double as dessert.

• 1/2 cup coconut oil • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Mix ingredients together.

Rub on skin while in the shower, massage, and rinse.

Use your homemade sugar scrub to slough away dead skin and moisturize. Just scoop out a generous amount in the shower, and massage into your skin where you need it: knees, elbows, bottoms of feet, etc.

RANKINGS

FIRST XI CRICKET: FIRST RANKINGS FOR THE 2015/16 SEASON RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

TEAM PLAYED GLENWOOD 5 ST ANDREWS SCHOOL 3 NELSPRUIT 4 ST STITHIANS 12 GREY COLLEGE 6 ST JOHNS COLLEGE 17 PEARSON 8 KES 7 PRETORIA BOYS HIGH 13 WOODRIDGE 3 WATERKLOOF 6 KINGSWOOD 3 STIRLING 3 ST BENEDICTS RONDEBOSCH

PTS 11,10 10,17 9,75 9,60 8,65 8,61 8,58 8,03 7,97 7,87 6,85 6,53 6,50 3 5

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RANK 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

TEAM PLAYED GARSFONTEIN FRAMESBY 4 ST DAVIDS 3 CAMBRIDGE 3 ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 6 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 7 AFFIES MONTANA 4 HANS MOORE 4 BOLAND LANDBOU 3 POTCH VOLKIES 3 WESTVILLE 6 MONUMENT 6 WYNBERG 3 KEARSNEY COLLEGE 5

PTS 4 6,05 5,97 5,70 5,65 5,44 9 5,28 5,23 5,17 5,17 4,85 4,83 4,67 4,62

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54 ,3

RANK 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

TEAM PLAYED DAN PIENAAR 5 MICHAELHOUSE 6 MARITIZBURG COLLEGE 11 HILTON COLLEGE 5 ST CHARLES COLLEGE 4 CLIFTON 8 NOORDHEUWEL 6 MARLOW 5 HUDSON PARK CBC BOKSBURG 6 DHS 4 NORTHWOOD 6 JEPPE KRUGERSDORP 7 UPLANDS 7

PTS 4,08 3,38 3,35 3,28 3,20 3,14 2,38 2,38 10 1,92 1,85 1,35 5 0,31 0,00

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

PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL WESTERN PROVINCE WATER POLO REPRESENTATIVES From left to right: Front row: Sydney Jacobs, Brandy Verheem, Emma Erasmus and Megan Jensen Second row: Chris Timm, Winona Autagavaia (WP and SA), Sam Butler Absent: Taneille Roach

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

NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD AWARDS CEREMONY

Rajiv Hofmeister, a Grade 6 learner at the Grove Primary School travelled up to Johannesburg to attend the National Science Olympiad Awards Ceremony hosted by SAASTA. This event took place at the Johannesburg Observatory to celebrate the discovery of the 2nd closest star to earth by Robert Innes in 1915. Well done, Rajiv on achieving 2nd position in Grade 6.

GOOGLE TRAINING

Some of the Grove staff members attended Google Training during the October holidays.

A very informative course with some fun times included.

2015 SCIENCE EXPO Pinelands High School again made a good showing in the 2015 Science Expo, with 16 entries judged, 6 receiving bronze medals, 2 receiving silver and 3 awarded

gold. Each of the gold medal projects was presented during the recent holidays at the prestigious International Science Fair in Johannesburg.

GREENFIELDS GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL

RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

(t) 021 797 0554 (e) greenfieldgirls@gmail.com

(t) 021 686 3987 (e) infoline@rondebosch.com

PREFECTS 2016

EISTEDDFOD

This group of girls pictured with their dance teacher, Mrs Morgan, were the winners in their solo or group categories at the Theatre Dance Association Eisteddfod of the Performing Arts.

The prefects for 2016 were announced at the Valedictory Service last week.

Front knealing L-R: Zubair Mohamed-Fakier, Ismaeel Davids, (Deputy Head Prefect), Cheyne Robertson, Garth Shenker, Shaun Gird, (Head Prefect), Alex De Kock Middle L-R: Tomasz De Rosenwerth, Mike Mavovana, Amani Minani Back L-R: Heynemann Basson, Thomas Groom, Dane Stevens, Max Pike, Alex Bohlin, In-Woo Jun, Lorenzo Napoli, Matthew Booth

CARING FOR CANCER

Nicky Jobling (Grade 2) cut off 30cm of her hair and generously donated it for the worthy cause of making a wig for a cancer patient.

SPELLING B

Two Greenfield girls (Sofia D’Andrea and Erin Sloan) participated in the Western Province Spelling B. They were two of the 33 pupils from all over the province who jostled for pole position. Erin came first and will travel to Pretoria for the National Spelling B competition.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD RECIPIENTS

Congratulations to Mitchel Theron (Gr 11) and old boy Travis Taylor (E2012) received their Gold awards at an award ceremony last week.

L-R: Mr Bassier Halday (RBHS MiC President’s Award), Ms Laura Kruiskamp (CEO of President’s Award), Travis Taylor (E2012), Mitchel Theron (Gr11) and Mr Claas (Department of Correctional Services) - President Zuma was out of the country and therefore unable to attend the ceremony to hand over the awards.

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BERGVLIET PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 715 1103 (e) secretary@bps.wcape.school.za

BOK DAY FUNDRAISER

The Rugby World Cup has generated great excitement and team support across the globe and at BPS! On Friday, 02 October we had a BOK DAY fundraiser in aid of The Chris Burger / Petro Jackson Fund, which assists rugby players who have sustained serious injuries. Green and Gold was the order of the day.

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Four years ago (in 2011) Bergvliet Primary School received a visit from a rather scruffy, stray ginger cat. He decided to stay with us and he has thrived.

He is king of all he surveys and is much loved by staff, learners and visitors to our school.

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

SPORTS’ AND FOOD FESTIVAL 2015 The Pinelands Primary School hosted their annual Sports’ and Food Festival on Saturday, 17th October 2015.

Also known as “The Blue School”, they were joined by 6 visiting schools namely: Pinehurst, Pinelands North, Turfhall, Thornton, Curro Century City and Ysterplaat.

The day started off with The Pinelands Primary showing off their talented dancers.

They performed an “Opening Ceremony” for the day and after seeing this display, the teams were extremely excited for the day ahead.

The day was aimed at having fun and participating in team sports such as soccer, netball and hockey.

The netball, soccer and hockey teams all played plenty of matches and by the end of the day the players were exhausted.

The players and coaches played in great spirit and definitely had fun on the day.

With the generous donation from Pinelands KwikSpar, the learners each received a yummy goodie bag which was filled with delicious treats and something to keep them hydrated on this hot day.

A big thank you to Pinelands KwikSpar, to all the staff, coaches and referees involved and lastly a big thank you to the players who participated at The Sports’ and Food Festival.

Turfall versus Red School

Curro Century City versus The Pinelands Primary

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

MIGHTY MATHEMATICIANS MAKE PINELANDS NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL PROUD The WCED held the first round of their annual Metro Central District Mathematics Competition for all pupils from grade 4 to 7 for all schools in all circuits. The second round was held on Saturday, 22 August at Alexander Sinton High School with eleven pupils from Pinelands North invited to participate. At the end of the morning, Pinelands North Primary was the top achieving school in Circuit 4, which includes all the schools in Pinelands, Milnerton, Langa and Maitland.

The Pinelands North winning team were: • Grade 4 first place tie - Jody Syndercombe

and Asher Anderson • Grade 5 first place - Savar Jain Grade 6 first place - Amy Bower Grade 7 tie for first place - Matthew Killer and Noah Peterson, with Luke Watermeyer, also from Pinelands North, third Pinelands North runs an Enrichment Maths group as an extramural, and all these pupils attend. We are extremely proud of our mathematicians for having achieved the top positions in our circuit, and also very proud of the staff and the parents at Pinelands North Primary for encouraging the pupils to uphold our motto, ‘aim high’.

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

OAKHURST GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL PLAY

Dreams of Dahl was created with the collaboration of the Oakhurst staff. Each class teacher wrote, choreographed and directed their class scenes with assistance from Mrs. Sally Steward, Mrs. Pam Frost, Ms Mandy James and Linda Davis.

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

ST JOSEPH’S MARIST COLLEGE WAS REPRESENTED BY JESSE BLIGNAUT AT DELOITTE. He was awarded the prize for overall best participant

U13 SOCCER GIRLS

Well done to our girls and Mrs Johns for having an unbeaten season.

2016 LEADERSHIP

COLLEGE DUX

From left Head Girl Mandisa Msongelwa, Head Boy Jesse Blignaut, Deputy Head Boy Daniel Vieira Teixeira and Deputy Head Girl Carla Nicholson

Courtney Alexander