Southern Suburbs (September 2015) Primary/High Schools

SEPTEMBER 2015

SOUTHERN SUBURBS

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We are very excited about this issue, for various reasons … Not only is this the last issue before schools take a short break for the Octoberholidays! We’ve recently created area-specific Facebook pages for AWSUM News, which will allow us to share only the news and competitions relevant to you and your area. This means that you can interact with us, enter exclusive competitions, and see photographs that didn’t appear in the paper. (Feel free to tag yourself!) Plus, we’ll be posting a link to our latest edition, so you can read the new AWSUM before anyone else does.

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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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JAMMING JARS

Summer is here, and having your parties outside is (finally) an option again. Why not attempt these fun and fabulous jars at your (or the kids’) next party?

YOU’LL NEED: • Glass jars • Super glue • Plastic animals • Spray paint (Tip: why not try white, gold or silver for adults) • Candy or toys to fill the jar with WHAT TO DO: Remove any paper from the jar Stick the animal to the lid with super glue When the glue is dry, coat your lid in a coat of spray paint and let it dry. Repeat this twice more Now fill your jar with treats & enjoy!

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PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL

GALA MUSIC CONCERT

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PREFECTS FOR 2016

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

On Friday 28 August 2015 Pinelands High School held their annual Gala Music Concert at the Baxter Theatre. It was a wonderful evening of music with performances of a very high standard.

The concert showcased the school’s premier soloists, vocal groups, instrumental ensembles, bands and the orchestra.

Back row: Phillipe La Grange, Justin Snelling, Kendra Stewart, Narian Naidu, Christopher Timm and Zara Ebrahim.

Front row: Simone Adams, Charlie Murray, Huda Abrahams, Aalia Bester, Stella Hertantyo and Ameen Jardine.

Absent: Achmad Petersen and Reza Ebrahim.

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

WESTERFORD HIGH SCHOOL CLASSICAL POPS

The City Hall erupted with applause on the 19th and 20th of August as another spectacular Classical Pops was held.

“Classical Pops” is Westerford High School’s bi-annual music concert and this year the concert boasted tons of new music, talent and stunning performances by both junior and senior musicians as well as the school choir.

Wednesday 19 August was opening night and our musicians, music staff and backstage crew were ready for action after having spent the entire day rehearsing and lugging their instruments on and off the buses. Seven o’clock finally came, the doors opened and the hall was buzzing with excitement as pupils, parents and special dignitaries filed in and waited in anticipation for the concert to begin.

After a welcome and introduction by Mr Patrick Jordi and Ms. Alison Gray, the audience was invited to stand and sing the school song after which the show commenced. The first performance, played by the string orchestra, was a wonderful rendition of a Vivaldi piece that featured a violin solo by Joshua Wells (Grade 11). The next performance was a

short and sweet guitar ensemble followed by a modern twist as the orchestra played a mix of Michael Jackson favourites. Robyn Quenet-Meintjes (Grade 12), backed by the orchestra, then played a fantastic solo on the alto saxophone in a piece arranged by Mr Charles Daniell called Pequena Czárdás.

The audience was then blown away by the concert band’s next three pieces which were the well-known: Downtown Abbey, Granada and The Hunger Games. The audience was then invited to stand once again to join in with the choir and concert band to sing the infamous Les Miserables song ‘I Dreamed a Dream’.

The second half of the performance was underway after a quick interval and started with a bang as the staff sang the song Wild World. As imagined, this got pupils very excited and applauding loudly for their teachers. The orchestra then played another Czárdás with a solo violin performance by the young but extremely talented, Naomi Fokkens (Grade 8).

The next performance brought an even greater vibe as Larissa Titus (12), backed

by the big band, sang Cry Me a River and this was followed by a stream of modern songs including Angel Eyes and Forget You with a solo on the tenor saxophone by Seth Alexander (11) as well as performances by the popular Rock Band that got the audience on their feet and clapping to the funky tunes.

Representing the true variety of the musical showcase, the final performance consisted of the choir, orchestra and vocal soloists Megan Thebus and Robyn Quenet-Meintjies performing a mix of popular hits by famous artists such as LMFAO, Avicci, Swedish House Mafia and David Guetta.

Both nights were equally successful as Westerford High School’s musicians showed off their great talent. It was also a send off for The Matrics who enjoyed their last Classical Pops as Westerfordians and clearly expressed this by giving the performers a standing ovation. All pupils and staff involved in the organising of this year’s Classical Pops can truly be proud of their excellent work as the audience was left with nothing but praise.

Kirthi Chetty

THE SOUTH AFRICAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (t) 021 689 4164 (e) twinek@sacollege.org.za

OLD BOYS RETURN TO THE SCHOOL

SACS Old Boys visited their alma mater on Friday as the year groups from 1965, 1975 and 1985 attended the assembly and then were given guided tours around the school. It is always special to have Old Boys return to the school.

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FOOD

SEARED OSTRICH FILLET WITH BLACKCURRANT SAUCE - Serves 4 Ostrich is low in fat, healthy and tasty – just don’t overcook it.

INGREDIENTS: • Splash of olive oil • 4 ostrich fillet steaks • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger, • 1 red chilli, sliced (optional) • ½ cup dry red wine • 2 Tbsp. blackcurrant jam • 4 tbls Wellington’s Steakhouse Sauce • 4 spring onions with tops, roughly chopped

K4K CHARITY RELAY THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER OPENS 10AM, RACE STARTS 11AM, BISHOPS SCHOOL, CAMPGROUND ROAD, RONDEBOSCH

Heat the olive oil to high heat in heavy-based frying pan.

Sear ostrich fillets in batches for 1 minute per side, and set aside.

To the same pan add a drop more olive oil and gently fry ginger, garlic and chillies, stirring for 1 minute.

Add the wine, blackcurrant jam and Wellingtons. Steakhouse Sauce, and simmer until slightly reduced.

Return the fillets and spring onions to the sauce. Gently heat through – don’t overcook.

Serve on a pile crushed potatoes with steamed greens.

METHOD: Season steaks with salt and pepper.

K4K Charity Relay & Walk was launched in 2006 by the students of Gray House, Bishops, and since then it has grown to be a fundraising project run by a group of dedicated students representing the entire Bishops College.

“Kids raising money for Kids”, thus, the name “K4K” It comprises of a FUN 4 x 4km relay run or a 4km walk.

The goal of K4K is to help charitable causes, empower the boys as entrepreneurs and event organizers, involve the larger community and tie this all together by means of a way of life, namely fitness and the camaraderie that goes with the concept.

The proceeds will go to our chosen charities: The Sunflower Fund, Unogwaja, The Chali Campaign and other charities.

We have amazing prizes and gifts for the participants which of some sponsored by SODA Bloc.

A large variety of stalls and stands where you can enjoy food & refreshments, play games and find our more about our sponsors and charities. And you can win some great prizes and receive give-aways.

K4K SILENT AUCTION And we will be hosting an exciting Charity Online / Silent Auction with superb lifestyle experiences and items for you to purchase.

3rd - 24th October 2015 (13h00)

The K4K Silent Auction will be launched on the 3rd October.

Please visit k4k.bishops.gov.za for the link to the Silent Auction after the 3rd October.

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

GRADE 7 iSERVE PROJECT

As an ASHOKA CHANGEMAKER SCHOOL - service is at the heart of what we do at Sun Valley. The Grade 7 iServe Project involved collecting second hand clothing for ASHOKA Fellow, Hillary Lanes’ Clothes 2 Cash Exchange. The school collected a massive 594 bags of clothes that generated an income of R9 345.00.

The Grade 7 Student Leadership Team them

decided to “Pay it Forward” to the Desmond Tutu Foundation in Masiphumelela who work with the youth in the area. Their dream of owning a powerful sound system to boost their events came true when the Grade 7’s presented them with the gift.

Communities that work together -thrive.

This was a fine example of true of change making in action.

Sun Valley Grade 7’s with members of Desmond Tutu Foundation.

TEENS, SEX, BABIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

With 20 000 students falling pregnant at schools in South Africa in 2014 and 223 of them at Primary School - a curriculum that doesn’t include this topic is useless. A Grade 7 Performance Task involves making a “Baby” out of wheat flour, stockings and some stuffing. For two weeks, the students learn what it means to be a teenage parent - waking up in the middle of the night for feeds, keeping the baby with them at all times, ensuring the baby has the correct diet, holding the baby correctly, drawing up a monthly budget, ensuring the baby has the correct clothing and above all, dealing with their randomly selected partner.

Not only is the experience an eye opener, it generated a conversation about making informed choices and taking responsibility for actions.

Colby van Staden and Amy Harding with their flour baby.

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FASHION

FRINGE BENEFITS Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos is all a-twirl in fringes. Wild West meets Boho Babe.

Blue pouchy suedette fringed bag, R399, Cotton On.

STYLE UP YOUR OUTFIT LIKE JESSICA SIMPSON

The latest look for spring is inspired by those magnificent mega music festivals that shook the Seventies, so get out there and rock some fringes.

Check out living life on the fringe in everything from swishy kimono jackets dripping in flighty fringes to high-flying fringed bags and fabulous fringed boots and sandals.

Fringed heels, R259, Fashion Express.

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FLYING FEET. You can add some sway to your stomp in fringed sandals or ankle boots.

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Fringes are fantastic!

They add instant heat to any look and fringed accessories transform a plain T and jeans into a style statement with just one swish.

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Look oh-so-hippie-chic with this black suedette at Zara, R 399.

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Printed fringed dress, R599, Forever 21.

White floral print fringed Kimono, R650, Woolworths.

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

SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS

The Stikeez visited our Big Walk and Potjiekos Competition.

Family fun at the Potjiekos competition.

We are proud of the success of our General Knowledge Quiz Team.

We are so proud of our trophies that we received for completing the Big Walk.

Pre-Primary Grandparents’ day

Our debating team did us proud with Simbarashe Batidzirai winning the award for Best Male Speaker amongst all the schools at the Mini United Nations Competition.

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

GRADE R TECHNOLOGY WEEK

Our Grade R girls spend the morning with 11 of our parents. We feel it is our responsibility to educate children from a young age. The girls learned about different educational software that can be used on an iPad, iPhone and other devices.

ESKOM EXPO FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS

Congratulations to Maryam Badsha who received a Silver Medal for her entry, ESKOM Expo for Young Scientists. Her project was on “Does Social Media Encourage FOMO(Fear Of Missing Out?)”

CHESS

The Oakhurst families donated chess sets to the Ummangaliso Public Primary in Khayelitsha (Site B). A coaching board was purchased from money donated by girls at Oakhurst. The children at Ummangaliso Public Primary now have the opportunity to learn to play chess properly. They are being coached by UCT chess club.

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

HIGH TEA

A High Tea was held on Monday the 21st September to honour Sally Boulle, Ursula Rontsch and Jill Theron who have all taught at The Grove Primary for many years.

GROOTE SCHUUR PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 685 7295 (e) deonie@gsps.co.za

WP TENNIS TOURNAMENT

The WP tennis Tournament was played in Rondebosch on 4-6 September 2015.

Mikaeel Woodman and Yazeed Abbas came 2nd and 9th in their respective singles matches and achieved 1st place for doubles.

They will retire in December. Many past pupils, staff and friends came with stories, thoughts and memories of the three ladies. A lovely afternoon was had by all.

COLLECT-A-CAN

The Grove Primary will enter the national schools’ competition run by Collect-a-Can for the first time this year. Recycling metals is part of the Grade 7 curriculum and this castle inspired by the Enchanted Wood readathon theme, comprises 450 cans.

Cans were brought to school by our pupils and the castle was built by Mrs Alford with the help of six Grade 7 A pupils.

Leo Matthysen achieved 1st place for singles and doubles.

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RANKINGS

FINAL RUGBY RANKINGS FOR 2015

With the end of the 2015 schoolboy rugby season we take a look at the Final First XV and combined (First XV, U16, U15 & U14) Rankings for the season.

FIRST XV RUGBY 02/09/2015

COMBINED RANKINGS SEASON ENDING 2015

RANK TEAM PLAYED 1 PAARL BOYS HIGH 21 2 AFFIES

15 3 PAARL GIM 19 4 MICHAELHOUSE 13 5 MONUMENT 22 6 PAUL ROOS GYM 18 7 SELBORNE COLLEGE 21 8 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 17 9 GREY COLLEGE 17 10 EG JANSEN 17

AVG PTS 6,843 6,820 6,289 6,146 5,695 5,594 5,400 5,065 5,000 4,959

RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TEAM PAARL BOYS HIGH SELBORNE COLLEGE GLENWOOD GREY COLLEGE AFFIES MONUMENT GREY HIGH SCHOOL PAUL ROOS GYM STELLENBERG PAARL GIM

AVG PTS 26,880 25,631 24,173 24,100 22,837 22,300 21,354 20,476 17,507 16,598

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

2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP

BERGVLIET PRIMARY SCHOOL

In the run-up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Series in England, the BPS Estate Manager entered into the spirit of things with his depiction of a typical South African rugby fan preparing for a Bok victory.

PRODUCTION 2015

Bergvliet Primary School Production 2015 was held over a period of three days from Thursday 3 September to Saturday 5 September. A great deal of hard work, good fun and loads of enthusiasm went into this show which was called “Peeps into Wonderland”, and was well received by audiences made up of family and friends of BPS. The Grade Seven learners presented “Beauty is the Beast”, a short play with a

moral to the story and a most satisfying ending. Pictured are the full cast of girls and boys.

All the other grades worked on different productions, depicting their choices of favourite childrens’ stories.

Music, creativity and team work with a generous helping of talent ensured a resounding success.

The Reception Grade learners charmed everyone with their endearing portrayal of The Three Little Pigs.

GREENFIELDS GIRLS PRIMARY SCHOOL

HOCKEY The U11 Hockey team performed well against Bervliet Junior School.

This was their second last match of the season.

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

TECHO EVENING

The Grade 6s enjoyed a Techo Evening with their dads where they built toy cars and then raced them.

OUR ENVIRONMENT

The Grade 2s welcomed Spring by going on an outing to Kirstenbosch and learning about our environment.