Wynberg Boys' Schools Magazine 1976 by Wynberg Boys' High School

ANNUAL

MAGAZINE

OF THE

WYNBERG BOYS' HIGH AND JUNIOR SCHOOLS

DECEMBER, 1976

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SENIOR SCHOOL STAFF PRINCIPAL MR. N.R. BLACKBEARD, DEPUTY

PRINCIPAL

MR. W. LENNOX, B.Sc. (Hons.)

Mathematics VICE-PRINCIPAL

MR. R.P. CONNELLAN.

B.Sc., B.Ed

Science

SENIOR MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR.

ASSISTANTS

J.M. BLOM, B.A P.R. BREETZKE, B.A., B.Ed A.J. FOURIE, H.P.T.C J.G. LOUW, H.P.T.D., H.P.T.C J.L. MATHEW, B.Sc., B.Ed D. MEYER, N.C.T.D A.JA MORRIS, BA V.J. PARKINS, BA

Afrikaans Mathematics Afrikaans Woodwork, Metalwork Science Commerce Geography, English English

SECONDARY MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. Mrs. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR.

ASSISTANTS

J.W. BAXTER, BA (Hons.) B. BESTER, H.P.T.C E.J. BLiGNAUT, B.Sc. (Hons.) P.J. CORBITI, B.Soc. Sc N.R. CRAWFORD, P.T.D., H.P.P.E C.J. CROUS, BA E. DU TOIT, H.P.T.D L. EACHUS, N.C.T.D E.B. GREENWOOD. B.Sc M. HARRIS, B.A B.D.INGPEN, BA (Hons.) M.C. KNIGHT, B.F.A R.H. MARINUS, B.Com., N.H.E.D T.N. NELSON, P.T.D., H.P.P.E K. RICHARDSON, BA F. VAN VUUREN, P.T.D., T.D C.PA VERWYMEREN, U.P.L.M J.G. WEIL, B.Sc. (Hons.)

History, Latin Woodwork Science, Mathematics Teacher-Psychologist Physical Education, Mathematics Afrikaans Librarian Commerce Science English Geography Art Accounting, Mathematics Physical Education, Geography Latin, History Afrikaans, Mathematics Music Geography

Secretary: Assistant

MRS. P. SUTCLIFFE

Secretary:

Grounds

MRS. G.M. JOUBERT

Supervisor:

Caretaker: SCHOOL

MR. J. PAYNE

MR. A.C. BROCKER COMMITTEE

MESSRS S. JONES (Chairman), R. FELBERT, R.M. FRIEDLANDER, N. RILEY, H. CAWOOD, H.E. FAY.

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J.H.F. CAWOOD,

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EDITORIAL We live in an era that has been termed "the age of the common man". Others have, less kindly, dubbed it "the age of mediocrity". The true assessment of our time probably lies somewhere between those two polarised view-points. Elitism, especially overseas, has tended to become a dirty word, spurned by the pseudointelligentsia

and denigrated by the average man and woman, carrying within

itself the

stigma of political and social self-seeking. Taken in its narrowest sense of unearned social privilege, the term deserves censure but, as the pursuit of excellence, the determination in any activity to achieve the highest level of which one is capable, the connotation admirable.

is wholly

It is easy to be second-rate; apathy has become almost fashionable. Pride, as opposed to conceit,

in achievement

seems no longer to be a virtue.

Only a few are blessed with outstanding ability in either the classroom, on the campus or on the sportsfield.

In this age of specialisation

still fewer can be correctly termed all-

rounders. But it is important for the individual to develop his or her talents to the fullest extent both at school and later in everyday life. Life, in all its phases, is highly competitive, and it is fantasy to think otherwise. This does not mean that frantic endeavour should govern all our actions, reducing life itself to an interminable

rat-race. The pursuit of excellence is perhaps limited to the few who will in

time distinguish themselves in their respective professions, but the no less admirable alternative, which is within the scope of everyone, is to do one's best to the limit of one's ability. At school each individual should engage in at least one activity outside the confines of the class-room and the sportsfield. Many and varied interests make the routine of daily life less mundane; they add to the purpose and joy of living. So choose at least one outside activity but preferably more. Try to reach as high a standard as you can, and perhaps stretch out still further. The more you become absorbed in an activity the more meaningful participate,

it will become to you. The essence of living is to think and

to live not merely exist.

SENIOR SCHOOL NOTES This year there have been singularly few staff changes. At the end of the second term, we said farewell to.Mrs E. du Toit, whose place has been temporarily filled by our old friend and colleague, Mr G. Watkins who we hope, as he is postponing his return to his native Wales, will once again be a regular member of our teaching staff. While welcoming back Mr M. Knight, who has been absent on military service, we will miss Miss C. Andrews, who deputised most efficiently for him in the Art Department. We are grateful to Mrs Loon for standing in as teacher路psychologist during Mr Corbitt' absence. We have been fortunate in having these ladies as our colleagues; apart from their invaluable work, they have added a warmth, colour and charm to the otherwi e somewhat bleak precincts of the male, chauvinist staff路room. After a sojourn of four years at Wynberg, Mr L. Eachus will be leaving u in eptember to take up a career in commerce. We regret his going, but wish him all success in his new venture. We welcome Mr N. Crawford and Mr T. Nelson who have already energetically revitalised the P.T. Department, and Mr P. Corbitt who has made his presence felt as teacher.psychologist. Mr V. Parkins took his well路deserved long leave during the second and third terms, his place being filled by Mr Tasker. Mr M. Harris and Mr T. Nelson have settled for marital status, and our good wishes will accompany them through the vistas of many happy years. Mr Crawford has imaginatively instituted a weekly "Keep Fit Class" for school parents; its aim could be summed up in Hamlet's words - "Oh, that this too, too solid flesh should melt!" CongratulatIons to Mr K. Richardson, O. Rogers and M. Lewis on the founding of the Ten Club; its express purpose is to stimulate discussion on varying subjects, political, social and economic which, it is hoped, will enhance the knowledge of its members. As far as the new school buildings are concerned, we are even more hopeful as the Administrator has assured us that tenders will be called for before the end of this year, and that building should start early in 1977.

MR BLACKBEARD In early August Mr 81ackbeard suffered a heart attack. Fortunately it was not severe, but a period ofrest and recuperation was advised. We all wish him a speedy recovery, and the School looks forward to his return. During his absence Mr W. Lennox has most capably discharged his additional duties.

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STAFF 1976 Back Row P Corbilt, LEachus. R Marlnus. J Blom. C Crous. N Crawford. J Louw. M. Hams, P Breetzke. B Greenwood. B Ingpen Standing J Baxter. J Weil. E Bllgnaut. F van Vuuren K Richardson. C Verwymeren

V Parkins. C Vale. T Nelson. J Fourie.

Seated J Mathew. Mrs R Loon, W Lennox (Deputy Headmaster) Mrs V Sutcllffe, N R Blackbeard (Headmaster). Mrs B Joubert. R Connellan (Vice-Headmaster). Mrs E Du TOit. A MOrris

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SCHOOL

PREFECTS

1976

Back Row C Hyland. M LewIs. G DavIs. M Punt. Standing

M Cawood. M Spolander, A. Cross, A Askew. G Mathew,

C Heward

Seated G Sutcllffe, Mr W. Lennox (Deputy Headmaster), D Fine (Head Prefect). Mr N.R Blackbeard (Headmaster). M Gibbons (Vice-Head Prefect). Mr R Connellan (Vice-Headmaster), A Marcheslnl

A FINE CONTRIBUTION Seldom can a single family boast of providing a school with three Head Prefects during a period of less than forty years At Wynberg this trinity has come from the Fme clan, Azrlel (Issy) (1940) and his two sons. Nicholas (1971) and Defflck (1976) Over the years the School has gained much from these three whose Integrity. school Spirit and keenness have left a lasIIng ImpressIOn on all their contemporaries And now we wait for the third and fourth generation.

W.P. REPRESENTATIVES

1976

Back Row: A Cape (Swimming), DJ. Louwrens (Judo), T Schnkker (Badminton), I Melhar (Swimming), A. Wallander (Squash), M van Rensburg (Badminton), C MOrris (Water Polo), A. Daniel (Squash), S Bun (Surfing) Middle Row路 G. Alexander (Judo), A Blencowe (Chess), G van Rooyen (Surfing), P Roseveare (Swimming), J. Bos (Hose-ndlng), N Schluter (Hockey), C. Buchanan (Swimming), B Hempel (Badminton), F Lymn (Judo) Seated G DavIs (Judo), M Vulhamy (Sailing), A Askew (Rugby), C Olivier (Judo), Mr W Lennox (Vice-Head), C Hyland (Hockey), T Yach (Water Polo, SWimming), G Sutchfle (Hockey), G. DavIs (Sailing)

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MATRICULATION

CLASS 1976

Back Aow P DavIs, S van Aensburg, M Beaumont, P Murle, P GiIpIn, E. Nelson, K. op den Velde, E TInkier, G Pullen, A MOrris, G. DavIs, M Burger, L. Setterfield, A Coltham, T Woldendorp. 5th Aow J. Hadwen, A WinkS, T Yach, B Phlpson. G Bell, C. Altchle. A. Evans, G. De Beer, M Sauders. 0 Aogers. I King, K. van Zyl, G. Mangnall, M Talbot, M Pharo. 4th Aow D Phyfer, A Blng, K. Munnik, A Searle, D. Ford. G. Lelh, D Blencowe, I. DavIs. D Vann, L Marcus, G Dean. I PIetersen, L. OosthUizen, S Dalton, K. Miller, W. Frewen 3rd Aow K Keet. N Katzen, A Attwood. A. Paver, N Carpenter, B. Knight, G. Sulton. P. Banchlevy, T Purchase, D Watling, A. Murray, S Phyfer, A. Gess. P Groves. A van Meegen. D Louwrens, M Vulllamy, A Goldblatt 2nd Aow C OliVier. G De Jong, A De Villiers, S Schneider, C. Williams. SAsher, A. Sher, G. van Aooyen, M Begley, F Veltkamp, E Caplen, A. Audolphe. A Montgomery, B Butler, M Bendlx, MMoser. B. Snowball, J Duncan. N Ford Front Aow A Askew, M Spolander. G SutcllHe, A Marcheslnl, G DavIs. A. Cross, Mr B. Greenwood. M. Gibbons, Mr L. Eachus, D Fine. Mr N A Blackbeard, C. Heward, Mr A MOrriS, M Cawood, Mr J Foune. G Mathew, C Hyland, M Punt. M. LewIs Absent

D Sewltz, B Klopper, L Fletcher, P. King. B King, G McCarthy, A. Symmonds

MATRIC DANCE The theme of our matric dance was" Asterix" and work on the hall began early to avoid the "night-before" rush! The hall was decorated with many posters of cartoon figures with suitably altered captions. The Dance Committee led by Derrick Fine did a superb job, and certainly received ample help form a host of other Matrics and Standard IX's. A big thanks to all those who assisted in any way. 6

On the 18th September everybody arrived at the Schoollooking unusually neat and well-dressed. A feature of the 1976 dance must surely have been the multitude of lovely girls present! The dance was preceded by a dinner in the Hostel before which we all introduced our partners to Mr and Mrs Lennox. Before we tucked in, Derrick Fine, Head boy, thanked and presented flowers to Mrs Blackbeard and chocolates to Sister De Klerk and Matron. I am sure every matric student extends his warmest thanks and appreciation to them as well as all the mothers who made the dinner the great success it was. After a lavish meal we moved across to the Hall, entering through an avenue of trees, which represented the forest around Asterix's village. Soon any inhibitions that anyone might have had were lost as we began to move to the solid beat of Last Dawn. The band is a vital feature at any dance and the success of our dance can be attributed largely to the performance of Last Dawn. All to whom I spoke afterwards agreed that the evening had been a great success, and a fitting climax to our Matric Year. Our thanks also go to Mr and Mrs Gilpin for the use of their property for the afterparty. Once again a big thanks to all. O. Rogers.

FOUNDERS' DAY The gods were kind to us on Founders' Day. Torrential rain the night before augured badly for an outside ceremony but, on that afternoon, the rain held off just long enough for everything to be completed to perfection. The Assembly stood as the Guards, escorting the Colour, approached the Memorial precincts. The singing of the National Anthem was followed by the hymn, "Oh, God, our help in ages past", and Mark Gibbons, Vice Head Prefect, then read the Lesson. Prayers for the School, for the Old Boys who had laid down their lives in the two World Wars and for our Country were led by Mr W. Lennox, the Acting-Headmaster. Preceded by the reading of the inscription on the Memorials by the Head Prefect, Derrick Fine, the General Salute, the Last Post Reveille were sounded. Mr P.H. Tebbutt, in his address defined and enlarged on the theme that the success of a ~ommunity is dependent on the co-operation and happiness of the individuals that comprise it. South Africa has a tradition of rugged individualism as evinced by the Trekkers and the 1820Settlers, and this precious heritage must not be lost, especially in these times of organised and semi-communalised life. This freedom and independence of thought must continue in an uncompromising defence of the rights of the individual, in our languages, our architecture and our art forms. During the past decade the interests of the individual must continue to serve the community to the best of his or her ability but, in turn, the community must cater for all sections and classes, not just for the privileged and fortunate few. All must share equallyand fully in what the community has to offer in dignity and the enjoyment of happiness, irrespective of race, creed or colour. After the address, the Changing of the Guard was followed by the laying of the wreaths at the foot of the Memorial while the assembly sang "Abide with me". Then came the March Past and the Salute to the Memorial. The Cadet Band gave a crisp and polished performance before the guests went across to Littiewood House for tea. Rugby and Hockey matches agains the Old Boys, played in an open, care-free and festival spirit, took place later in the afternoon.

PRIZE-G IVIN G The guest speaker at last year's Prize-Giving was Mr. T. Higgs, our Circuit Inspector. Addressing his remarks chiefly to the school-leavers, Mr. Higgs warned them that they would be faced with three important decisions. The first of these concerned their careers. Despite the fact that to-day's society is materialistic and judges us not by what we are but by our material success, he urged the boys to consider teaching as a profession and so perform a service to society. The second important decision they would have to make was a choice of wife. Essentially they would marry a mind and must make quite certain that it was the kind of mind they could live with. An unwise choice in marriage is fatal to happiness. And the third and final and most important decision they had to make was to accept God and live accorrung to his laws. Without this last decision all others were doomed to failure. After the address Mrs. Higgs presented the prizes. V.P. STD.6: Standard Prize, Class Prize, Science Prize: G. Durrans 6A Class Prize: H. Ramsden, 6B. Class Prize, English Prize: C. Merrington, 6C Merit Prize, Mathematics Prize: S. Geldenhuys, 6A. Merit Prize: I. Barnett, 6A. Afrikaans Prize: G. Sutter, 6B. History/Geography Prize: A. Lloyd, 6B. Commerce Prize: M. Morris, 6B. Latin Prize: G. Andrew, 6A. Art Prize: I. Read, 6C. STD.7: Standard Prize, Class Prize, Afrikaans Prize, Accountancy Prize: S. Bester, 7A. Class Prize, History/Geography Prize: A. Daniel, 7B. Class Prize: A. Marx, 7C. Merit Prize, Science Prize, Mathematics Prize: D. Thatcher, 7A. Merit Prize, Latin Prize: J. Thome, 7A. Merit Prizes: J. Sachs, D. Wilson, M. Larsen, 7A. STD. : Standard Prize, Class Prize, Science Prize, Mathematics Prize, Special Maths. & Science Prize sponsored by Anglo-American Foundation: M. Roux, BA. Class Prize, Afrikaans Prize, Geography Prize, Accountancy Prize: S. Armstrong, BC. Merit Prize, Davidowitz Prize for English, History Prize (shared), Latin Prize G. Brown, A. Merit Prize, Biology Prize, History Prize (shared): A. Appelbaum, BA. Merit Prizes: A. Brown,G. Cape, N. Hinrichsen, T. Broomfield, T. Knight, J.P. Geyer, A; E. Yudelman, BC. STD.9: tandard Prize, Class Prize, English Prize, Afrikaans Prize, History Prize, Latin Prize: D. Fine, 9A. Class Prize: P. Groves, 9C. Merit Prize, Mathematics Prize: O. Rogers, 9A. Biology Prize: K. Keet, 9A. Geography Prize: D. Louwrens, 9A. Accountancy Prize: S. Schneider, 9C. Merit Prizes: A. Murray, L. etterfield, 9A.

STD. 10: Standard Prize, Class Prize, English Prize, Biology Prize, D.F. Marais Prize for Afrikaans, Maskew Miller Prize for History: B. Baitz, lOA. Class Prize, W.E. Bowden Mathematics Prize, F.G. Thorpe Science Prize: D. Hawla, lOB. Class Prize: P. Blackbeard, IOC. Class Prize: F. Capito, 10D. Merit Prize, Commerce Prize: G. Clayden, lOB. Merit Prize: A. Ford, lOA. Friedlander Memorial Award for Diligence and Service to the School: Shared by O. Johnstone lOA and P. Mathew lOD. Templeton Music Prize: L. Goldstein lOA. Bevan Prize for English Reading: 1st - B. Baitz, lOA; 2nd - T. Yach, 9D. Old Boys' Mathematics Prize (shared): E. Yudelman BC and A. Brown BA. Caxton Prize for outstanding effort: R. Meile, lOA. The School's Club and Societies Award for the Pupil who has done the most for School Clubs and Societies (Heath Club): A. Maritz IOC. Honours Award - Pupil or Pupils who have brought recognition to the School: T. Brummer and D. Hawla The Abelsohn Cup for the pupil who has done most for the School during 1975: K. Perry, IOD. Edward Wise Bursaries (Two best Std. Eight Pupils): M. Roux BA (1st) and G. Brown BA (2nd). David Levitt Memorial Award for the Standard Eight Pupil who has done most for the School: L. Mann. Sportsman of the year award - The Casper Cup: S. Howell lOB; M. Preyser IOC. Old Boys' Bursary: B. Baitz, lOA. Friedlander Shield: De Waal. V.P. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS The Cadet Band won the Cadet Band Competition for the fifteenth time out of twenty-three. T. Schrikker was chosen for the Western Province Schools' Badminton Team. A. Askew was selected as prop for the Western Province Craven Week Team. T. Yach was chosen as Captain of the Western Province Schools' Swimming Team. A. Cape, as a member of that team, broke a number of South African records (details in Swimming Report). P. Roseveare and C. Buchanan also gained places in the Western Province Schools' Team. C. Morris and T. Yach were selected for the Under 19 Western Province Water Polo Team. H. Ramsden gained 3rd place in the "tricks event" in the European Championships held at Vilwoorde in Belgium, simultaneously breaking the South African record with 3950 points. In the Overall Points Tally he came 5th out of 31 competitors. J. Bos won the Leyland Junior Western Province Horse Trials at Kenilworth on "Mr Nico", and was selected to represent Western Province at the South African Championships at Johannesburg. M. Vulliamy was chosen to represent the Republic of South Africa in the World Youth Sailing Championships at Toronto, Canada. He finished 6th overall out of 26 competing nations. S. Bongers was one of the five chosen to represent the Republic of South Africa during June, in Turkey, for the International Optimist Championships. Unfortunately, for political reasons, South Africa was not permitted to take part.

G. van Rooyen and S. Burt participated in the South African Surfing Champion路 ships, and received their Western Province Colours. A. Blencowe arranged the Western Province Open Schools' Chess Championships this year, and went on to win the Competition with 61/2 out of a possible 7 points. S. Roberts came within the first ten in the annual Western Province Command Shooting Competition, scoring 386 out of a possible 400 points.

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C. Hyland, G. Sutcliffe and N. Schluter were chosen for the Western Province Schools' Hockey" A" Team, while K. Miller was selected as goalkeeper for the "B" side. C. Hyland became the first Wynberg boy to be selected for the South African Schools' "A" Team, and played in three Tests, two against Rhodesia and one against the Dragons, a touring English touring side. Mr N. Crawford, running for Celtic Harriers, took part in the Standard Marathon (Green Point Stadium to Simonstown) gaining 10th position out of 180 entrants in the excellent time of 2 hours 46 mins. ubsequently, in the Two Oceans Marathon, he was placed 20th (silver medal) out of 364 runners. L. Mann is to be congratulated and thanked for his valuable services in fetching, installing and organising the entire lighting system for the production of Richard Ill. N. Hinrichsen

was elected Town Clerk in the Junior

Town Council.

The Judo Lightweight Team won the hield for the 8th time. G. Davis, C. Olivier, G. Alexander, F. Lymn and D. Louwrens represented Western Province. A. Murray respectively.

and D. Fine won the English and Afrikaans

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HOUSE REPORTS WELLINGTON

HOUSE

House Master: Mr. B.D. Ingpen House Captain: Keith Miller Vice-Captain: Mark Gibbons Committee: Miles Spolonder, David Louwrens, Clive Olivier Wellington has enjoyed another successful year and has once again proved that it is one of the best houses in the school. Our thanks go to our Masters for the help they rendered throughout the year. ATHLETICS: Wellington did extremely well, and after many years of struggling, we managed through great determination and spirit to win the Sportsday. Lindup and Erasmus did well for us in their respective events. WIMMING: Wellington kept up its great work at the Gala but unfortunately, through lack of spirit among the seniors, we only managed third place. Patrick Roseveare, Ian Melliar and Don Du Toit swam very well for the house and our congratulations go to these three boys for making the Western Province Schools' team. HOCKEY: Julian Hadwin and Keith Miller were members of the first team. Miller made the Western Province B Schools' Team. The inter-house hockey matches have not been completed at the time of this report but we wish our team luck. JUDO: David Louwrens and "Mouse" Olivier were members of the Judo team. Congratulations to "Mouse" for making Western Province Schools' team. RUGBY: Bobby Symmonds and Mark Gibbons were the members of the 1st XV. Mark unfortunately suffered an injury early in the season and this stopped his rugby for a long time. We are looking forward to a very enjoyable inter-house competition. CRICKET: Keith Miller, Julian Hadwin and Michael van Rensburg were members of the 1st XI. Our senior house team came second in the inter-house games, but we are pleased with the spirit engendered by these games. HOU E PLA Y: We are indebted to Mr. Marinus for his hard work in producing this year's play, "The Sniper" by Uys Krige. Our actors did well and worked splendidly. PREFECTS: Mark Gibbons (Vice-Head) and Miles Spolander were the only prefects . in the house. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr.Ingpen for all he has done for the house this year and also to all the house members for providing a great spirit and for their never-failing support. uch spirit was evident particularly on ports' Day and in the house acti vi ties in general. K. Miller

VAN RIEBEECK

HOUSE

Masters-in-charge: Messrs. Blom, Meyer, KniKht, Eachus, Breetzke and Crous. House Captain: G. Mathew House Committee: K. Keet, P. Murie, M. Hughes, G. Davis Van Riebeeck continues on its winning way. As will be seen from the reports which follow, our house was not only well represented in all departments, but also put up excellent performances in almost every case. We feel that this is largely as a result of the enthusiastic spirit which has prevailed throughout the year. RUGBY: Besides being joint winners with de Waal of the house competition, our members were well represented in the first team: G. Mathew (vice-captain), K. Keet, G. Davis, K. Lloyd, D. Ford, D. Fine, P. Murie. CRICKET: Here too, we were represented. Garth Sutherland being the van Riebeeck run-scorer in the First Xl. ATHLETIC : This is traditionallyour strong department and this year was no exception. Towards the end of the day competitors from other houses complained that it

seemed as though the only way to win was to wear a green vest! But the combined efforts of Messrs Blom, Breetzke and Meyer at the points recording table were not equal to the task and Wellington pipped us by one point! An outstanding performance was turned in by Trevor Grey. Blues were awarded to Grey, Keet and Mathew. SWIMMING & WATER-POLO: The first water-polo team went from success to success - thanks to the help of our two strong swimming goal-scorers, A. Sher and D. Ford. The under 15 team was aided by D. Yule and C. Buchanan. Our swimming team of A. Sher, D. Ford, and C. Buchanan kept our house to the fore in the gala. C. Buchanan was chosen to swim for W.P. Schools, and together with A. Sher was awarded Blues for swimming. A. Sher and D. Ford also received colours for water-polo. TENNI : The fust tennis team boasted of no less than three van Riebeeck players! Half the team! This of course contributed in no small way to the manner in which the team finished third in the Super league at the end of the season. D. Fine, D. Ford and K. Ford were the players - D. Fine and K. Ford received colours. BADMINTON: We enjoy our Badminton tremendously, and after all that is the point of it all, is it not? JUDO: The Davis family represented van Riebeeck in this department and we all know of the tremendous performance they put up. Grant Davis was chosen to represent Western Province. OCIETIES: Exhibiting a fine sense of balance in our house activities led to D. Fine, A. her and N. Ford winning the inter-house debate. D. Fine contributed dignity, common sense and wit to the office of chairman of the Debating Society, and a great many most enjoyable everungs were arranged for the school under his leadership. PREFECTS: van Riebeeck once again not only produced the head-boy of the School - D. Fine - but also two of his band of prefects, G. Davis and G. Mathew. G. Mathew

DE WAAL

HOUSE

House Master: M. M. Harris taff Committee: Mr. J. Mathew, Mr. C. Vale, Mr. T. Nelson, Mrs. V. Sutcliffe House Captain: A. Murray Vice-captain: G. Sutcliffe Committee: K. Munnik, N. Schluter, M. Punt, D. Phyfer, A. Marchesini RUGBY: De Waal was represented by M. Punt, S. Phyfer, A. Marchesini and B. Sandwirth in the 1st XV, and on tour. HOCKEY: De Waal will enter the house competition with a strong team as Patenden, G. Bell, G. uttcliffe and N. Schluter are all members of the 1st team. The latter two played for Western Province in Potchefstroom. CRICKET: De Waal won the U-19 house competition after some tense and exciting finishes. The U-15 team conceded only one match. K. Munnik, T. Marchesini, P. Hanmer, G. Cawood were 1st XI representatives. ATHLETIC: De Waal lid weil in the U-15 and U-16 livisions with J. Sachs, J. Edgar and G. Cawood in the school's athletics team. WIMMING: C. Morris and B. Clews represented De Waal in both the Swimming and Water Polo teams. C. Morris captained the latter. TENNI : A. Murray captained the 1st tennis team and R. Murray was a regular 1st team member. QUA H: De Waal took 3rd place in the inter-house competition. C. Moch was the only 1 t team repre entative. PREFECT : M. Lewis, M. Punt, A. Marchesini and G. Sutcliffe are prefects this year. utcliffe is also the drum-major of the cadet band. A. Murray

RHODES HOUSE House Master: Mr. J. Fourie, Mr. A. Morris, Mr. F. van Vuuren, Mr. J. Louw, Mr. E. Blignaut,

Mrs. E. du Toit

House Captain: C. Hyland Vice路captain: J. Pietersen Committee: M. Burger, A. Small, B. King, D. Organ,

S. Schneider

This year was a successful year for Rhodes. Although we did not have strong middle age-groups, the entire house made an effort and we made up for this. Mr. Fourie was once again the driving force behind our success and must be thanked for all he did for Rhodes this year. Rhodes were represented in the first rugby team by Ivan Pietersen, Andre van Megan and Alistair Walker. Gary Forbes and Chris Hyland played for the first cricket team. Anthony Wallander was our sole representative in the first squash team. Chris Hyland and Gary Cape represented the first hockey team and Raymond Goldblatt played for the first tennis team. In the gala Rhodes came second due to the efforts of the whole house. Most boys earned points in the eliminations. Alan and Gary Cape, Brynn King, Steven Searle, David Dendy-Young, Rob Hooke and John Zimmerman all swam well. Alan Cape represented We tern Province this year. In the inter-house athletics Rhodes came third. The junior school relay teams really helped us here, winning all but one race. A. Cillie, B. Trevaskis, D. Dendy-Young, G. Rase and S. Mundell all acquitted themselves well. Mark lebert was the 1976 Victor Ludorum and must be congratulated on this fine achievement. Rhodes dominated the chess team with four members, Leon Goldstein, Steven MundelI, Llewellyn Byrne and Andrew Blencowe who distinguished himself in the Western Province championships winning the title. Members of the band were Alistair Walker, the Zimmerman brothers, John Geyer and William de Kock. In the inter-house debating competition Rhodes came fourht. Our team comprised N. Hinrichsen, R. Hook and A. Smith. Chris Hyland was a prefect for 1976. The committee must be thanked for all they did for Rhodes this year. They put in a great deal and gave up a great deal of time to make Rhodes a success this year. C.H.

LITILEWOOD

HOUSE

In our second year of independence Littiewood flourishes in the healthy competition with the other houses with much house SPIRIT being engendered all round assisted by the encouragement received from staff and outside supporters. We would like to thank Mr. Greenwood for all the help he has given us, and also tor trying to make Littiewood House a much more pleasant place to stay in. We would also like to thank Messrs. Richardson and Crawford for their unfailing support. All our masters have been very kind to us, and I think the Matrics will find it very difficult to leave at the end of the year. Our thanks are also extended to Mrs. Blackbeard, Sister de Klerck and the Matron. Sister always goes out of her way to ensure that her "boys" are happy. We also with to thank Mr. Jock Schoeman, Mr. Phil de Wet and Mr. Alistair 1'urvey for giving up their free time on Sundayevenings to lead us in devotions. The year 1976 has been very difficult for LittIewood House as the other houses have realised that they cannot just sit back and watch us do so well. We met tough competition on sports day and managed to come in fourth. This was a day to remember, as never before have the house points been so close. This is mainly because the spirit of Littiewood is beginning to spread throughout the school. After the results of ports Day we were not discouraged and went forward to win the SWIMMING GALA. Victory was once again our in the Inter-house quash Competition, and we came second in the Hockey event. Littlewood Hou e, as always, was well represented on the Sports Fields. In the first Xl Cricket we were proud to have tephen Dalton a our Captain. Other

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Rick Blng. Klm van Zyl. Mark Cawood. Steven Dalton

Seated Alistair Cross (Vice-Head Prefect). Mr B Greenwood (Senior Hostel Master), Clive Heward (Head Prefect), Mr N R Blackbeard (Headmaster), Allan Askew.

representatives were Richard Bing and "Fritz" Bing. "Dung" Cross, "Sausage" Askew and "Gus" Cawood played in the first XI, Allen Askew being the only representative from Wynberg in the Craven week. Barry Katz, Andrew Hubbard, Grant Alexander, Fraser Lymn and Paul Davis represented the Judo team. Grant Alexander and Fraser Lymn were also selected to represent Western Province. Greg Pullen, Rick Bing, Steve Dalton and Frank 1'yson played for the first Hockey Xl. Clive Heward and Alan Daniel represented the first Squash team. Littlewood also came first in the inter-house squash competition. Andrew Hubbard (captain), Angus Uoyd and John Cunliffe represented the first Table Tennis team. The Swimming Team included Theo Yach (captain), Greg Pullen, Dean Jankielsohn and Klaas Op Den Velde, while Alan Askew, Theo Yach, Dean Jankielsohn, Greg Pullen and Anthony Dance played in the first Water Polo Team. We were also very proud to hear that Theodore Yach was selected as Captain of the Western Province Swimming team. He is the first member of Wynberg Boys' High School ever to captain a Western Province Swimming team. He also made the Western Province Water Polo Team. Michael Sanders, Andrew Hubbard, Laurence Durant and Peter Pensawers represented the band. Michael Chisin and Paul Davis were in the shooting team.

Littiewood House contributed four prefects - Mark Cawood; Clive Heward; Alan Askew; Alistair Cross. Barry Katz was selected as a junior prefect. We were very distressed to hear of Mr Blackbeard's heart attack - we are fortunate in having Mr Blackbeard as part of Littlewood and thank him for the organisation of the furnishing of the common rooms and the fixing of the facilities for Snooker and other popular hostel games. In extending our very best wishes for his full and rapid recovery, we thank Mr Blackbeard for all the opportunities we have been given in our independence and encouragement to show Littlewood is the best house in all situations, gaining the most enjoyment from all activities. We look forward to the rugby house matches, the cross country, one act plays and other activities. N.C.

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Back Row P DavIs, K op den Velde, G Pullen, M Saunders, T Yach 5th Row C van Eden, M Altken, M van Rensburg, A. Gordon. A Dance J Cunliffe, H Cromble, D Janklelsohn, B Clarke, B Katz, J Lamont

R Wagstaff,

4th Row L Durant, A Hubbard, K LewIs, A Hulme, P KIplIng, A Daniel, S Taylor, G Palser C Rossouw, P Brits, J van Zyl, H Lally, Angus Lloyd, L ChiSIn, J Starke, B Buddell, G Blng 3rd Row K. Altken, T Ledgerwood,

F Lymn, V Frye, P Hernngton, P Sawers, BRosSl, G Sutter, M Roseveare, M Maccallum, P Scott, Andrew Lloyd, K Barnes, A Bowmaker-Falconer

2nd Row C Butler, G Hansen, N. Jolly, P Marrow, B Blng, M du PleSSIS, B Porter, S van Zyl A McCarthy, W Knowies, C Clampen, R QUlbel1. PRogers, J Melilar, S de Wilt, D Butler Front Row Mr N Crawford (Housemaster), S Dalton (Prefect) Mr B Greenwood (Housemaster), A Askew (Prefect), Sister de Klerk, A Cross (Vice-Head Prefect), Mr N R Blackbeard (Headmaster), C Heward (Head Prefect), Mrs N R Blackbeard M Cawood (Prefect) Matron B Roodt, R Blng (Prefect), Mr K Richardson (Housemaster), K van Zyl (Prefect) Absent

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OUR SCHOOL PLAY RICHARD III hakespeare has once again visited our Wynberg stage. It is many years since the chool productions of "Julius Caesar," "Twelfth Night" and "The Tempest," and the return to the world's premier dramatist is both fortuitous and praise-worthy. A production such as Mr. Baxter's - and Shakespeare is not easy to produce or act afford pupil and parents the opportunity of seeing Shakespeare's work alive and pul ating on the stage, a far cry from mundanely reading it in the class-room or the study. So often in school productions throughout the country young actors have perforce to learn the script of second-rate dramatists, men of scant literary worth and limited entertainment value. It is more than rewarding to memorise the words of a master craftsman let alone give them life on the stage. It is to be hoped that a Wynberg hake pearian tradition will once again be instituted, and that next year's Matric setwork, "Hamlet" which, together with "King Lear," constitute the world's two greatest plays, will afford both the opportunityand a challenge. Mr. John Baxter is to be thanked and praised for this production. It was a prodigious undertaking with a mammoth cast, sixty-eight in all, and the amount of time and energy entailed immense. His manifest enthusiasm was transmitted to his players and their keenness was sustained throughout the long, necessary period of rehearsal and remained undiminished through the demanding week of the play itself. Mr. Baxter has every right to be proud of his zestful cast and they, in turn, of their producer. It was originally planned to stage the play in the school Quad, but the pos ible inclement May weather conditions later rendered this inadvisable. This change of plan did not perturb Mr. Baxter, and the change of venue was successfully executed with the minimum of organisational dislocation. Richard III is a star part in a star play, and in this pivotal role Michael Hams, a gifted member of the staff, was responsible for an exceptional performance, commanding yet sensitive to the emotional nuances of a complex character and, at all times, avoiding the pitfall of portraying a degree of Victorian villiany. This tour-deforce would have graced equally the stages of the Nico Malan Theatre and Maynardville. pace unfortunately limits the appreciation in depth of all the members of a very large ca t. The two out tanding pupil performers were Gregory Brown as the Duke of Buckingham and Ingrid Demper as Margaret, widow of King Henry VI. Both are bless d with fine voices and acting talent to boot; both have stage presence and promising future could be aided by concentration on and les ons in voice production. Ingrid ha a command of characterisation and portrays anger and pathos with equal facility; Gregory handled a difficult and subtle role with aplomb and sensitive, intelligent understanding. Both posse ed that rare quality of achieving light and hade in their performance . Terry Greyvenstein coped well with the exceedingly difficult role of Lady Anne; she got under the kin of the part but tended to be slightly inaudible when building up to an emotional cre cendo. Danielle Miller interpreted the part of Queen Elizabeth intelligently, being particularly adept at capturing her changes of mood while Shirley Hayward had a good in ight into her part.

In a role which presented many problems for a young actor, Frank England was very convincing as the aging King Edward IV. Mark Cawood made a very effective Clarence, roused sympathy for his character but should vary the tempo and rythms of his speech. After initial problems with voice projection, Alan Sher settled down and created an entirely credible Hastings. Michael Roux gave a machiavellian interpretation of Stanley which fitted well a character imbued with the sole aim of expediency. Michael Lewi and Barry Katz, the two Archbishops, both gave realistic epi copal presentation . throughout maintaining the measured dignity of their office. Grant Sutcliffe was a strong Rivers and made good use of intonation and effective pauses. Andrew Brown proved him elf a talented member of the cast and was effectively sinister. Andre de Villiers, as Catesby, made exceptionally good use of voice delivery but tended to be omewhat stiff in his movement. Miles polander was a fre hand vital Richmond and, with more experience, could develop well. Alan Cheel as Dorset understood his part thoroughly and was quietly convincing. Wayne England as Edward Plantagenet had a strong, fresh tage personality, while the two murderers. Owen Rogers and Michael Bush created just the right atmosphere, the former howing indications of exceptional, natural talent.

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In any play, the Backstage Men are worth their weight in uranium. L. Mann, P. Tate, A. Morris, R. Hoole, E. Yudelman, J. mith, B. nowbal1 and G. Bell are to be thanked for their in valuable services. All the material and costumes were donated by Foschini, boy and parent, is to be thanked for his helpful generosity. Finally throughout

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a vote of thanks to all the Staff and parents whose nightly assistance the run of the play helped it make it the succes that it was. H.E.T.

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DRAMATIC SOCIETY 1976 has seen an extremely busy year for the Wynberg Boys' High School Dramatic Society. It is to be hoped that our activities this year will encourage more and more boys to participate fully in the future. A one-act play competition run by Clarecon as an inter-school competition takes place in the middle of the third quarter. "The Dice" by Bryan Forbes is to be produced by Mr. Baxter. Also in the third quarter is the annual One-act play inter-house competition. Hopefully this opportunity w1l1be of great benefit to all budding Thespians, especially the juniors. The major production of the year was Shakespeare's Richard III which was directed by Mr. Baxter. It was an extremely rewarding experience for all concerned. One of the most gratifying features of its success, however, was the involvement of so many people. With a cast and backstage crew of over one hundred boys and active support of many members of staff and parents a great deal was achieved. Only as a result of this effort was it possible to present such a successful show. We realise we are fortunate in having a Headmaster who, by encouraging this production, makes it easy for us to give of our best. J.B.

ENGLISH WEEK The South African Council for English Education organised a Festival of English for the period 15 September - 15 October and, as schools were requested to participate in some way, an English Week was held from 20-24 September. The programme was as follows: Monday:

Short

Tue day:

Why can't the English speak - a talk.

Long Break:

Readings

Short

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Last Wednesday:

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from the Classics Inter-House

2 periods: Best Speakers' Break:

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Poet ry and Prose. Competition.

Debate: 'Youth is Wasted on the Young'

2nd Round Inter-House

Spelling

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6th and 7th Periods:

Std. 9 and 10 Debate: 'That Conversation Art'.

Long Break:

Reading

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Film 'Julius

Competition

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Final.

Caesar'

pecial English readings by N. Ford, G. Brown and D. Fine were a feature of the morning assemblies. Gregory Brown and Neil Hinrichsen deserve credit for all their preparation for this new venture. M.J.H.

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BRASS BAND boy

The Brass Band has made some progress this year. We have been frustrated by who, having shown talent, are either too lazy or too busy to develop it.

Nevertheless, we are grateful to those who have persevered and hope to arrange a musical evening next term to demonstrate what progress has been made. Once again we provided the music for Founders' Day. We are sorry to report the illne of Maj. Goede, oUI instructor - first his operation and then his heart attack and we wish him a speedy recovery. P.B.

STUDENTS' CHRISTIAN UNION Committee: A. Coltham,

R. Montgomery,

K. Kent, I. Davis, D. Thatcher

The pa t year has been marked by steady progress and consistent attendances at our Tue day and Thur day meetings. All our gatherings were times of warm fellowship and lively discus ion of eternal and spiritual matters. 1st Term: During this term the programme was concentrated on the basic beliefs of Chri tianity - "Who or What is God?" "What is a Christian" and so forth. Challenging addresses were delivered by speakers from different denominations an"d from a wide variety of social and academic backgrounds. All in all a most successful eries of meetings. 2nd Term: We started the term with a most successful and well attended showing of the film "un eekers" in the school hall. Practically the whole school was present, attracted no doubt by the many excellent surfing scenes contained in the movie. The result was that a great many fellows heard the message of the gospel, perhaps for the first time. The programme for the second term was planned by the members of the SCU itself, under the leadership of the chairman. It proved to be an inspiring series of meetings. Two of these were combined with the Hebrew Cultural Society. At one meeting Mr. Rodney Mechanic, a converted Jew, te tified to his faith in Christ. This met with mixed reception from the very large number present. At the other combined meeting a most lively discussion took place with many taking part. 3rd Term: The main event during this term is to be the annual camp at Hout Bay. The theme of the camp i to be "The fulfillment of Prophecy and the Second Coming of Christ". Much preparation has gone into this and we are looking forward to a profitable week-end. 4th Term: The new committee will be taking over to lead the CU during the remainder of this year and into the next. We wish them God's richest blessing on their effort for Him, and tru t that they will have a enjoyable and profitable a year as we have experienced in 1976. Although we have planned and run our meeting independently throughout the year, we would like to clo e by thanking Mr. Mathew for the u e of his classroom and Mr. Meyer for the Bible ludies he conducted during the year. A. Coltham

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HEBREW CULTURAL SOCIETY Chairman: Larry Marcus Secretary: Theodore Yach Committee: Michael Lewis, Barry Katz Master-in-charge: Mr. J. Weil This year we have not been as successful as we hoped to have been. Mo t of the meetings were poorly attended and were dominated by the seniors with very few juniors putting in an appearance. This is a worrying factor as ultimately the future of the society rests with the juniors. However, it is hoped that, as they mature, they will begin to take an interest in the society. Meetings were held regularly during the year on a weekly basis and were addressed by a variety of speakers talking on a wide range of topics. Nicki Capelanto and Rodney Sanders spoke on Judaic and Israeli topics while Rabbi Weil from the Temple Israel, Wynberg, discussed the attitudes of t~e old prop~ets in the light of modern day society. David Shandler spoke on the Israeh Army while Shalom Zausmer, who was a very experienced speaker, gave his views on a wide range of topics ranging over Mr. Vorste r's trip to Israel, Arabs and Jews in Israel, politics in the Middle East and the Israelis' attitude to their own army. During the second term we had two combined meetings with the Students Christian Union which proved to be very interesting and thought provoking. The first of these two meetings entailed a discussion with Rod Mechanic who put forward his reasons for converting from Judaism to Christianity. The econd meeting between the two societies was a product of the former where Rod Mechanic's views were discussed. The only inter-schools meeting with other Hebrew Cultural Societies was held at the Shalom Youth Centre where supper and a film were provided. At the time of going to press the ociety had planned a meeting with its sister society at Wynberg Girls' High. Shalom Zausmer was expected to continue his talks and above all discuss the possibility of study grants being awarded to senior pupils to continue their post-matric studies in Israel. I would like to thank Mr. Weil for his help during the past year. To tho e of you who attended, I thank you all very much. Please carry on upporting the society and be proud that you have a Jewish society in the school. Work for the society. SHALOM ALEICHEM VE TODAH RABA. Larry Marcus

INTERACT CLUB Chairman: L. Oosthuizen. Treasurer: H. Laity . ...ecreta ry: C. Geale. Committee: P. Brown, H. Ramsden,

. Roberts.

The purpose of INTERACT is to provide opportunity for young people to work together in a world of fellow hip dedicated to service and international under tanding. Our projects this year have been many and varied. We have had a Karem Marathon where two of our members played non-stop for 50 hour and broke a world record. Our visits to Bonnytown and the Dominican School for the deaf coloured children have been most successful. We have held street collection , collected books for servicemen on the border, gathered stationery for African Schools and sent letters and tapes to other INTERACT CLUBS overseas. Our main project this year was an INTERACT conference which was held at our school during the third term. This was also most successful. We would like to thank Mr. Ingpen and Mr. Crawford for all their help, advice and time which they kindly gave us. Our thanks to Mr Blackbeard for his co-operation and encouragement. L. 00 thuizen

DEBATING SOCIETY President: Mr. M. Harris Chairman: Derrick Fine. Secretary: Brian Joffe. Committee: Gregory Brown, Michael Lewis, Theo Yach. The Debating Society began 1976 with the holding of a number of successful internal debates. These proved to be instrumental in helping to give speakers with a limited knowledge of debating technique a chance to speak and subsequently to prove themselves. Also worthy of mention were the competent floor addresses which prevailed during many of our internal and external debates. Our first external debate this year was held at home against Groote Schuur High chool and took tbe form of a bilingual debate. This was attended by over a hundred pupils and staff-members and was an overwhelming success. This was heartwarming as it encouraged boys who had no previous interest in the Society to attend later meetings and to encourage their friends to do likewise. Other enjoyable debates were held against .A.C. ., Rondebosch and yet another bilingual debate was held against Groote Schuur. Some of the topics under discussion during these meetings were: 'Voting rights should be given according to a person's level of social development', 'The individual is more important than the group' and 'Religion has failed to satisfy mankind'. All these debates were beneficial to those who attended and took part in them. In most of these debates Wynberg provided the better speakers, assisting us to win the majority of our debates. Those who took a constant interest in the society were O. Rogers, G. Brown, K. van Zyl, A. Hubbard, N. Hinrichsen, D. Fine, T. Ledgerwood, J. mith, B. Joffe, G. Bing, F. England, M. Roux, A. Brown, N. Ford and A. Sh er. However, the ultimate aim of the Society is not based chiefly on winning debates. It is to encourage intere ted mem bers of the school to partake in discussions which will be beneficial to themselve , standing them in good tead for the future. The second term culminated in the holding of the Inter-House Debate. This is the first of its nature and one which we hope to hold annually in the future. The two evenings were well attended and were obviously enjoyed by alL Messrs. Crawford, Harris and Vale compri ed the panel of judges for the first evening with Messrs. Harris and Crawford assisting Mrs. Von Rijswyck of the V.C.T. Speech and Drama School on the second night of the competetion. Our thanks to her a well as those staff-members involved in this re peet. The final winners of the competition were Van Riebeeck and our congratulations in this ca e go to D. Fine, N. Ford and A. Sher. The Society expres es it gratitude to J. Smith who used his own time, electrical knowledge and money to produce the Light-Timer which ha plagued many a slow speaker. Activitie planned for the near future i a return-debate against Rondebosch, a taff-pupil encounter, the Old Boys-Pupil's Debate and the Best Speakers' competition, along with a few internal and external debate. These are all being keenly looked forward to. 1976 ha been a year that debating will be remembered at Wynberg. Under the able Chairman hip of Derrick Fine, r believe the society has achieved the majority of its aims. Mention mu t al 0 be made of the two staff-members, Messrs. Harris and Crawford, who e tireles efforts in helping to improve the quality of debating at the chool will surely not be forgotten. And last but not least, thanks must be made to tho e ever-supporting members of LittIewood House, whose continued support of the Debating ociety was prevalent at each and every meeting. . The third term began with a return debate against Rondebosch in which the topic revolved round voting rights and political interference in sport. The Staff-Pupils debate was a re ounding succe . A hort parachute debate was contested with Mr Richardson emerging as victor. Thereafter a formal di cussion was held, the topic being: "It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all". The Staff team of Messrs. Watkins, Crawford and Ingpen were extremely humorou and subsequently defeated

the School team consisting O. Rogers, N. Ford and D. Fine. The Old Boys-School debate was certainly a highlight and the topic, "Happiness is a result of hard work", was discussed in a light-hearted fashion by the Old Boys team (Messrs. S. Lewis, A. Fine and J. Mathew), and the School threesome (D. Fine, M. Lewis, and B. Ingpen). This proved to be a thoroughly absorbing and entertaining evening. The Debating calendar for 1976 concluded with the Best Speaker's Debate. Brian Joffe (Secretary)

PARENT TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION The office bearers for the year were elected at the Annual General Meeting on Monday 1st March 1976. They were: Chairman: Mr. H. Cawood Vice-chairman: Mr. B. Cross Treasurer: Mr. A.J. Morris Members: Mesdames T. Edgar, T. Wynne, M. Hopkins Messrs. R. Bridgens, H. Ruger Secretary: Mr. J.L. Mathew was co-opted from the Staff. Your committee met regularly during the year and arranged the P.T.A. meetings for the various terms. Some 200 interested members attended each function. Interesting speakers have addressed the meetings with authority, and their addresses have been of benefit to all who have attended. The following speakers have handled their subjects expertly. Mr. T.V. BuJpin related his experiences when he visited SINGIDA and NJOMBE where lion killings account for 400 people per annum. Messrs. V. Parkins, M. Harris and J. Baxter, three staffmembers, presented a comprehensive survey of the teaching of English at Wynberg. Mr. Harris demonstrated the use of activity methods, while Mr. Baxter told us about the activities of the School Dramatic Society. Mr. T. SceaJes, in a very informative way, compared the education available at the Cape College for Advanced Technical Education with that obtainable at a University. He also told us that he had been educated at the Wynberg Junior School and that he had done his pupil teaching at the High School many years ago. He has since become the Principal of the Cape College for Advanced Technical Eduction. We would like to take this opportunity of congratulating him on this appointment. Mr. P. Corbett, our vocational guidance staff member, informed the meeting of his endeavours to assist our matriculants in deciding their vocation after leaving school. He too is an "Old Boy" of the school and is putting back into the establishment some of the know-how he has learned since his school days. At our recent meeting held during the 3rd term Capt. Augustyn and Maj. Meyer from the South African Army Civil National Training Unit divulged vital information to our association about National Military Training. The Clothing exchange has not really functioned satisfactorily yet. We hope that the new year will see a more realistic approach to this inflation-reducing endeavour by the parents. We are indebted to the Ladies Committee for their enterprising scheme. Once again we can report that the P.T.A. has enjoyed a successful year. Mrs. Edgar and her helpers at the tuckshop are to be congratulated on the excellence of their work. A considerable sum of money has already been invested, and this year a further amount has been added to our assets for future use. J.L. Mathew (Hon. Sec.)

FOREIGN AFFAIRS SOCIETY Master·in·charge: Mr. Richardson. Secretary: Michael Lewis. Chairman: Owen Rogers. After his visit overseas, Mr. Richardson returned with the suggestion that a society be establi hed to promote a greater awarene and understanding of world affairs amongst the boys who, he quite rightly felt, had a somewhat slender knowledge of political matters inside and outside of Southern Africa. The Society consists of boys from tandards 9 and 10 who have shown particular interest in the formation of such a society. We limit membership to about 25 boys. We hold meetings twice a term in the evenings. Speakers, experts in their respective fields, are invited to address the ociety. Time is also set aside for a question·and· answer se sion and for refreshments. For our first meeting, held on the 13th February, we were fortunate in having Sir Richard Luyt address us on the "Role of Africa in World Affairs". From his wide experience as both traveller and politician in Africa, Sir Richard was able to give us an enthralling account of the political atmosphere in Black Africa. We were extremely interested in a showing of some of ir Richard's personal slides taken on his African travel , an interest which was reflected by the lengthy question·and-answer session which ensued. On the 23rd March, Advocate Dendy·Young was the speaker on his topic, "The Gathering Clouds in Southern Africa". He devoted much time to dealing with the future of outh Africa's neighbours and the economic issues at stake. Again, we had many questions, after which we enjoyed refreshments. Our third meeting was held on the 29th April, when we entered the field of American politics with a lively account given by Mr. Talcott of the American Embassy. Mr. Talcott dealt at length with America's constitution, but also discussed briefly the forthcoming presidential elections. A film of the election of the first non-white to Congress was a stimulating finish to a fascinating evening. On the 15th May we crossed to Germany with a visit from the German Embassy. After the screening of a film on Germany, Mr. Boil proceeded with his subject, "Modemday Germany", by di cu sing the events leading to the present political situation in Germany. Many boys had the chance to chat to Mr. Boll informally, and the evening was enjoyed by all. Our fir t meeting for the third term was held on the 21stJuly when we were privileged in having Prof. Van Zyl Slabbert speak to us on a topic of immense interest to all of usthe Homelands. An objective account was given, with all the pro's and con's being carefully weighed up. Inevitably there were many que tion to ask before the meeting clo ed. At our next meeting this term we hope to have Dr. Totemeyer of tellen bosch Univer ity peaking on outh We t Africa. A big thank you to Mr. Richardson for organi ing a tring of such highly-qualified speakers a well as to all the boys who provided biscuit and cakes for our meeting. A special word of thanks must go to the Ho tel for providing the coffee and the librarians, Mr . du Toit and Mr. Watkins, for the u e of the Library. O. Rogers.

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY Chairman: P. Groves Vice-Chairman: G. Brown Secretary: A. Brown Committee: S. Asher, C. Reichlin, S. Ryan Master-in-charge: Mr. J. Baxter After a late start in the 1st term, the committee set about stimulating the Historical sentiments of those pupils who attended the meetings and functions. The membership was limited to the senior pupils but, in future, juniors will be encouraged to attend and take a keener interest in the Society's activities. We set about altering the penniless situation in which we found ourselves, by holding two film shows which were both well attended. These were 'Nicholas and Alexandria' dealing with the Russian Monarchy, its downfall during the 1917 revolution and the estabUshment of a Bolshevik State, and 'Adolf Hitler - My part in his downfall' which dealt with the lighter side of the 2nd World War. Sixteen pupils accompanied by Mr. Baxter and an old-boy, Paul van Embden visited the Cedarberg over the long week-end in May. There was much spirit prevalent on the hike which was enjoyed by all, and the Bushmen paintings, Voortrekker Wagons, Huts and Rock formations were viewed with interest and their origins discussed. The group hiked to the Winkelhart River Valley where one solitary pupil braved the icy water. Plans have been made for the hire of Historical films which are relevant to different sections of the History syllabus. The ultimate aim of the ociety is a trip overseas at the end of 1977 which will not only be interesting but al 0 beneficial. Preparations for this are in the initial stages, and a sUde show was held by Mr. Baxter concerning the routes and places to be visited. The committee would like to thank Mrs. Edgar who presented the Society with a much appreciated donation and also Mr. Baxter who sacrificed many hour ofhis time to transport us around the countryside and, in addition, for his regular help at the film shows and meetings. Mr. Blackbeard's continual co-operation is also much appreciated. Lastly, I would like to thank all those pupils who supported the ociety and hope that it will continue to flourish and go from strength to strength in the future. P. Groves

PHOTOGRAPHIC

SOCIETY

Chairman: G. de Beer Secretary: G. Sutcliffe Committee: L. Mann, A. Winks Master-in-charge: Mr. M. Knight The Photographic Society started its year with a very active first term and a steadily increasing membership. Intense interest was shown at Sports Day with almost every member taking photographs. After this, darkroom classes were provided for developing and printing. These were attended by most members. A competition with the category of "Action" was organised for the beginning of the second term but had to be cancelled due to lack of support. There were prizes for 1st; 2nd路 3rd and 4th places. This competition is to be re-run at the end of the third term. 'The club wishes to welcome back Mr. M. Knight and to thank Miss Andrews for all that she has done for us during the past year in his absence. The Society also went on an outing to the Kodak Laboratories in the third term. This was very successful with almost thirty members going. G. de Beer

SCIENCE CLUB Master-in-charge: Mr. Connellan Chairman: A. Winks Secretary: G. Dean Committee: R. Simmans, G. McCarthy Up until the time of writing of this report, the Science Club has apparently been in a kind of four-dimensional stasis, like a worm in a chrysalis. There has been no outward activity and progress, in fact there has been an apparent putrification. Inwardly, however, the exact opposite is true, for like a butterfly about to emerge from its cocoon, the Science Club has been undergoing drastic changes and many advance preparations have been made. The constitution has been redrafted to replace the old one which excluded juniors from the clubs' activities. The committee, however, has still to be chosen from the Matrics and will be responsible for planning excursions and lectures. At this time, preparations are being made for excursions to IBM, SA Nylon pinners and the Milnerton refinery. Arrangements are also being made to obtain films on a regular basis from the Provincial Library. Contrary to the opinion of a few boys, an eighty percent pass in cience is not required for membership. The only prerequisite for membership is an interest in some feature of everyday life connected with Science. Virtuallyevery aspect of life is in some way connected with Science, and the object of the cience Club is to foster such interests in life and in cience a to keep it alive and bring it to practical fruition. A. Winks

JUNIOR TOWN COUNCIL The Junior Town Council is a body of young people representing their schools with a view to developing community spirit. The object of the council as we see it is to meet young people of one's own age and to embark on projects that would benefit the council and the community in which we live. It is wrong to measure the council merelyon its success with regard to the projects it involves itself in. The most important factor is that the young people of Cape Town can di cu s and, in certain case, argue in the hope of benefitting someone or something. Wynberg wa represented on the Junior Town Council this year by Frank England, Neil Hinrichsen, Clive Mach and Brian Joffe, and we were lucky enough to have two of these members on the Executive, Hinrichsen and Joffe, who saw to it that Wynberg's say in most matters did not go unheeded. One of the various projects that were embarked on this year was the Cycle Marathon, which wa held at the Porter-BMW howroom in Cape Town. Thirty路six cyclists took part in this event and the proceeds, ix路hundred rand, was donated to charity. Another important function that wa organised wa a tour of the Cape Penin uia by the ouncil. Highlights of thi event were a visit to the power station at Table Ba ' and a demonstration of fine路drill at the Headquarters of the fire-station in Cape Town. AI a plans for an adult lecture ession are being organised and keenly anticipated. Although the 1976 Junior Town Council has not achieved all it aims for this year, I do believe that each and every me ting and project was enjoyed by all who made an effort to attend. Brian Joffe

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TEN CLUB Members: O. Rogers; M. Lewis; A. Paver; D. Fine; G. Brown; A. Brown; M. Roux; R. Hook; N. Hinrichsen;

C. Reichlin.

A milestone in the development of cultural activities at Wynberg has been reached! Two additions to the "cultural family" are the Ten Club and Foreign Affairs Society. These have stimulated new interest in important fields such as politics and international affairs. Four matrics and six standard nines constitute the Ten Club, which meets twice a term. Two boys are pre-selected to deliver a speech of particular interest for approximatelya half-hour each, then answer any questions asked by the remaining members. The venues of these meetings are at private homes belonging to members of the club. A tea is usually provided after all business has been concluded. Two meetings have already been enjoyed. At the first, which was held at the home of Owen Rogers, Michael Roux spoke on the influence of Religion on Western civilization, outlining the development of Christianity and its effects. Owen Rogers gave us all a detailed and enlightening talk on our legal system. Many of its intricacies were dealt with by Owen which erased any doubt in our minds concerning the essential function and organs of our system. Our next meeting was held at the home of Derrick Fine. Here Gregory Brown spoke on George Bernard Shaw. Theories of Shaw's, like his "Shavian State", had boundle s fascination for those listening. S~aws controversiality has never failed to intrigue, and so this well-delivered speech provlded much food for thought. This evening was indeed invaluable, as our next speaker, Robert Mosie, acquitted himself admirably, under the strain of his topic "Zionism". This is especially to be commended since, due to a misunderstanding, Robert received comparatively little notice of the meeting. Four more meetings are planned for this year. The fir t, to be held at the home of Michael Lewis will include speeches by both Derrick Fine and Michael Lewis. Their topics have not yet been decided. For variation, guest speakers are being sought who might talk to us on subjects in which they are well qualified. So the remainder of meeting promise, like the first few, to be invaluable and interesting. Michael Lewis

CHESS CLUB Master-in-charge: Mr. van Vuuren Chairman: A. Blencowe Secretary: L. Goldstein Committee Member: F. Feitkamp The Chess Club entered two teams in the Western Province School's League. Our first team did very well and qualified for the Championship Section. The second team had very strong opposition and qualified for the Third Section. Special mention should be made of A. Blencowe, who won the School Championships for the fourth time in succession and also acquitted himself very well in the S.A. Open Campionships. The first team, in board order, is A. Blencowe, L. Goldstein, O. Rogers, S. Mundell and Williams. First team results are: vs St. Josephs lost 4 - 6 vs Bergvliet B won 10 - 0 vs Fish Hoek won 6 4 vs Sacs lost 1 9 vs Bergvliet A lost 3 7 vs Pinelands drew 5 5 vs Wynberg B won 10 - 0 Our thanks

go to Mr. van

Vuuren

for his interest.

L. Goldstein

SAILING The highlight of the year was having Michael Vulliamy chosen to represent South Africa at the IYRU Youth Championships in Toronto, Canada. He sailed in the Fireball class, with J. Bongers as crew. Twenty-three nations took part in six races, with the championship being decided upon the five best places gained by each boat. Our boys did extremely well to finish sixth overall, after missing a third place due to the fluky wind conditions on the last day. But let's see how they progressed in this report brought to us by Michael: "The first three races were sailed under extremely light conditions, which, so unlike the Cape South Easter, did not suit us at all. In addition, we were one of the heaviest crews in the competition. Races one and two brought us only a 14th and 10th place respectively, but when the wind freshened half-way through the third race, we found the conditions more to our liking and were able to record our best performance of the series - a mere 35 seconds behind the Spanish boat! The fourth race started very light, but soon freshened and we managed to gain a fairly creditable 6th place. The fifth race saw us in third position for practically the whole race only to be baulked by the current right on the finishing line, and losing two places as a result. Before the start of the last race our position was such that if we could just get a second place in this last race, we would finish 3rd overall. The race started just as light as all the others had and our spirits fell, but then a fresh breeze came through and on the last two reaches we were going extremely quickly and managed to catch up to second place. All we had to do now was to cover our rivals, the Spanish and we would come home in third overall position. But it was not to be. About 100 metres from the finish, the wind dropped completely, and we three leaders were left wallowing in absolutely still conditions. When the wind did come through once more, it started from the back and blew the tail-enders right up and past us,' and also blew away our chances of a third place. The final results were very close, with only 6 points separating the five boats which followed the eventual winners - Spain. 1st: Spain ... _.... 16 2nd: Switzerland _ 39 43 3rd: New Zealand 4th: W. Germany. 43 5th: U. States .... 44 6th South Africa. 45 23rd: Mexico. _.... _ 178

points points points points points points points

(5, 7, 1, 2, 1, 2) (I, 4, 7, 5, 4, 10)

(6, 2, (3, 12,

l), 3, 8, 4) l), 7, 3, 1)

(2, 1, Il, 9, 7, 7) (14, 10, 2, 6, 5, 3) (23, 22, 19, 22, 23, 22)

On the local scene WBHS was once again well to the fore in almost all the Regattas in which our boys took part. Greg l}avis has been sweeping the boards in bis Extra. All the following regattas were won by him in fine form: WP Championships - Zeekoevlei Frost Bite Regatta - Zeekoevlei Springs Regatta - Zeekoevlei WP Championships - Hermanus Family Regatta - Worcester Summer Regatta - Voelvlei Imperial Regatta - Zandvlei In the WP Championships he was sailing in a fleet of over 40 boats and in the six races finished 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, 5th and 2nd! We congratulate him on a fine season's racing. Gavin Bruce finished well up in the WP Champs, winning the 5th race outright.

Mark Davis sailing in a fleet of almost 60 boats in the Nationals at Hermanus, finished a very creditable 9th. Our other A Representative, imon Bongers went to Turkey to take part in the International Optimist World Championships, but, alas, politics reared its interfering head and these keen and enthu iastic young sportsmen were ent home. Nevertheles we congratulate Simon on the determination and tenacity he displayed in the trials to be rewarded with his place in the team. We can only hope and trust that we will stay in the Admiral's Cup long enough to see him compete one day! Well - with such a line-up of first class sailors, it bode ill for our competitors in the soon-to-be-sailed Dabchick and Optimist Inter-school regattas! D.M.

Look at that mast bendl Greg DavIs hangs torso at ZandvIel

SHOOTING On the whole we had a very successful year. Both the juniors and seniors showed a keen interest and were always sorry when we had to cancel practices as a result of the very unpredictable Cape weather. The Western Province champions, Bredasdorp High School, visited us on the 31st July and the members of our senior team acquitted themselves very well by scoring 1531 points out of a possible 1600 against our opponents' 1562. After this we were convinced that we would do well at the annual W.P. Shooting Competition which was held on the 7th August. The seniors gave a good account of themselves and ended fourth (only five points behind Zwaanswyk, who received the cup for third position). On average we gained the second position with 377,66 points out of a possible 400. The junior team did not want to stay at home and were fifth in the junior section. Stephen Roberts must be congratulated on his excellent score of 386, which made him one of the ten best shottists in the Western Province. hooting is a very specialized and time-consuming sport, and we worked hard throughout the year. Next year we shall just have to work even harder! J.M.B.

SENIOR Standing Seated

SHOOTING

TEAM

0 van Eeden P DavIs, K van Zyl S Roberts Mr j M Blom (Coach) G De Beer, Capt W Lennox, I King

CADET OFFICERS Rear Standing

AND N.C.O.'s

SgtS P. Groves. A Cross. G DavIs. Cpl. G PuIlIn. Sgts J Malle. C. Hyland. P Hanmer

Middle Standing Sgt. D Fine. Cpl C. Morris. Sg!. M. Gibbons. Sgl. G Mathew. Cpls M Hurworth. C Heward. D. Louwrens. B Joffe. Sgt G Sutherland. Front Seated Sgts. B. Snowball. A Askew. 2nd Lt M Hams (Training-officer). WO M Punt. Cpt W. Lennox (Commanding-officer). Sgt. B. Butler. 2nd Lt L Eachus (Quartermaster). S9ts M Cawood. N. Schluter. Absent

S9ts K Keet. M Spolander. Cpls J. Hadwen. D Johnson.

I Hutton.

CADETS Officer Commanding: Captain W. Lennox Training Officer: Lt. M. Harris QlUlrtermaster: W.J. Eachus NCO's: W.O: M. Punt SGTS: M.Spolander, B. Snowball, N. Schluter, B. Butler, C. Hyland, A. Askew, A. Cross, M. Gibbons, D. Fine, G. Mathew, J. Maile, K. Keet, K. Miller, M. Hughes, M. Cawood, P. Hanmer, C. Morris, P. Groves. CPLS: B. Joffe, D. Louwrens, B. King, C. Heward, 1. Hutton, M. Hurworth, D. Johnson, G. Pullin. This year the Detachment's training seemed to become a little more meaningful not only because the whole school and many more masters were involved but also because of external assistance by Lt. Watts and his helpers. This last professional help for

lectures in map-reading and orienteering and the workings of the R.l. Rifle were very informative and encouraging. The NCOs hope to enjoy a promised "shoot" before the year's end. Training must alway have ome goal to achieve or pass, and for Cadets this has alway been the annual competition at which the Band has regularly done so well. We were unfortunately unable to enter a squad this year but enough groundwork has been done for a definite entry in 1977. Nevertheless we have Founders' Day to provide the opportunity for a show-piece parade. This year the Junior pecial Squad will join the enior Squad and the next two be t platoon to form the Guard of Honour. Two other junior platoons will also form an Honour Guard for the vi iting dignitaries and the school staff. Many of the NCOs have performed their often trying tasks with credit and much of thi succe' has been due to the leadership and co-operation of W.O. Punt and ergeants polander, Snowball and chJuter, as well a to all members of staff who have a isted this year. M.H.

Wynberg

Cadet Band at CompeItlIon

CADET BAND The year began with our usual task of training new recruits. There were eight in all and they were oon able to take their places in the band. ompared with former years, we have had few public engagement. The band played at Wynberg Girl' High chool Fete and for Paarl Girls' High on the occa ion of their centenary celebration. The Annual Cadet Competition was held on aturday 7th August. The weeks before thl event were marked by many hours of practice and polish with e ions before and after chool as well a during break .

During one very wet week-end we held a camp at Wynberg Commando Headquarters, Westlake, and, thanks to their facilities, the rain did not prove too great a disruption to our programme. This included drill and music practice and parting the boys from their hair! All the hard work once again paid dividends at the competition when for the fifth time in succession we won the overall competition and the prize for the best rendition of the music (which we have won since its inception four years ago). In the solo competitions, Grant Sutcliffe was placed second (drum-major), Paul Zimmerman second (side drumming) and Paul Tate and Christopher Anderson were second (tenor drumming). I think that these results indicate once again why our band does so consistently well. without having any "stars". The answer is dedication and team effort, coupled with Maj. Goode's expert tuition. When it comes to the competition Wynberg always manages to sound professional while our rivals are only good amateurs. The team effort comes not only from the boys and there are many individuals to whom thanks are due; those who prepared and checked uniforms; who helped with the camp. preparing food and cleaning up; the two young men from Youngsfield who helped with the drill; Cmdt. Heunis of Wynberg Commando; Mr Blackbeard who, despite his illness, never forgot the band; Mrs Sutcliffe who kept the bandmaster on his toes; and everyone else who has been concerned with and about the band. From the band itself it is difficult to single out individuals but Grant utcliffe deserves special mention for his leadership as drum-major. Another person whose contribution has, I think, been underrated is Alistair Walker on bass drum. Keeping a steady and accurate beat when surrounded by buglers each eager to set their own tempo is no easy task. P.B.

CADET

BAND

Back Row R. Bond, N. Crous, Cpl. G. Boonzaaier, M Saunders, R Camp, G. Andrew, J. Zimmerman. Middle Row: D. Pattenden, J. de Kock, R. lea, C. Anderson, K Heninger, S-Sgt C. Maasch, M Abrahams, L. Durant. Fronl Row. S-Sgt. P Zimmerman, Cpl. P. Tale, WO" A MarchesInt, WOl G. SutcllHe. 2 lt P. Breetzke, W.O. " J P Geyer, S-Sgt. W. de Kock, Sgt A. Walker, WO" A Hubbard Absent M. Mc Donne", R. Thomas, D Spence

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STD. 10 - STD. 6 UNDERCURRENTS Below we see a snake park of activity after departing from Jan Smuts Airport. An hour later one has progressed into a completely different and contrasting world: the land of the magnificent Zambezi. From the air one can observe the river crocodiling its way towards the coast but only once you have experienced the valley from close quarters, can you appreciate its wild yet serene beauty. One may easily spend days admiring the slumbering slopes of the sultry valley. The pure white blossoms successfully transform the brown waters into one of the many unforgettable scenes. This must be one of the few places in the world where a travelogue cannot depict the true beauty of those wonderful scenes and a news report the real horror of lurking death. The trees are colourfully gowned with blossoms and the air heavy with their fragrance in preparation for the youthful summer. Nature is invited to a nuptial mass. All the other trees of the wilds have come to witness the wedding as they stand peering over one another's shoulders to see the bridal party. The placid river is the brown carpet that leads them to the altar and it is strewn with the confetti of floating fallen leaves. It is the birds who lead the happiest lives in the riverside forest. A whole multitude of feathered fraternity make their nests in the trees, reeds and overhanging shrubs. As lords of the skies the white-headed eagles perch aloofly on the tops of the highest trees, like sentries always on the watch. Their sporadic cries reverberate into the aeons before man disrupted Africa into what it is today. More tranquil by far are the geese who sail along beside the banks, keeping to the shallows with their huddled flotilla of goslings swimming beside them, playing with reflections, darting off to catch some fly or little fish and seemingly safe from the attentions of the crocodiles through some ageold pact - a pact that man on either side of the river has yet to find. The footprints at the drinking places have many stories to tell. There are the nervous tracks of the antelope herds, the heavy, restless marks of the hyenas the mobile cemetries of the wilds. The erratic track excitable jackals; the sly, furtive marks of the leopards; the deep, purposeful trail of the lions, the giant pads of the elephant; the scampering prints of monkeys gambolling along the water's edge and occasionally the distinctive, unnatural mark of a foreign boot made by some unwanted human and surrounded by resentment. Bootmarks, no longer the trademark of the subsistence hunter but of the Moscow man. Leaves are parted by a trained and stealthy hand and the ominous click brings death to the innocent and peace-loving old man. No longer are his enemies confined to sounds and tracks he once knew and understood. All these things - beautiful, sinister, happy and fearful - the river sees on it journey. The lovely watery wilderness has a tranquillity that is more illusionary than real. Beneath the surface of the waters and in the bush along the banks an endless combat of natural and unnatural warfare rages. The beasts of the wilds fight for existence while Man skirmishes for an unknown cause. For years the river has heard the ever-fading sounds of laughter from lonely villages and the eery sounds of beating drums that drift down and merge with the gurgling of the waters. As the current gathers strength from its tributaries, so the river's warfare unfathomable nature gathers all the moods, thoughts and wondrous wisdom of Africa and its mysterious, changing ways; and then it glides, serene and noble, to lose its waters, its dreams and itself in the unfathomable depths of the ocean. A. Murray

lOA.

HOUSEBOAT Richard

ON THE STYX

Ill:

Behold yourself, vile offender, and see the truth. (pause) Wherefore did I live, what my purpose or who my creator? My life had no more meaning than a drop of water on a sun-scorched rock, glistening while it existed, but gone with a blink of History's eye. All my life I strove for glory and found it not, even in death. Ambition like a cruel master flogged my capable mind to deeds and crimes scarcely befitting Lucifer himself. From the depths of an unfathomed mind, the dark sediments of evil were were disturbed and troubled, swirling with provoked pride and undecided loyaltjes, so that the outward countenance was none other than that of a devilish cauldron, stirred by atan and attended by the spirits of Orcus. I am a broken man, a scarred victim of self-destruction. (pause). But who is it that calls me thus? Who beckons softly to me? Show yourself a friend, or by Heaven I fear I shall show myself no longer able to bear the loneliness.

Shakespeare:

Do not start, for I am no foe. Indeed if a friend is one who knows you better than yourself, I am such, for from an early age I was much attracted by Richard and often thought 'This is a man worth knowing'.

Richard

III:

I fear that, though your words are sincere, there is a grave error of misjudgement, for anyone who truly knows me seeks not my company. I would confess many things to you now were it to achieve anything of friendship between us, but since there is no-one who can understand, there is no-one to befriend. Get thee hence, before the same demon that possesses me should environ you.

Shakespeare:

You rant and rave, Richard, hold yourself firm! Do not bewail those exceptional abilities which you in your lifetime were fortunate enough to possess. When the fates considered you, they were indeed well-disposed, for they bestowed upon you, a monarch, that which is seldom given to any. That you could not realize you aims is scarce of importance, for you will linger on in posterity long after lesser mortals are forgotten. Your intellect is so complex that, even with superhuman effort, few will be able to tie up the loose strands which hang tantalizingly before them. Therein lies your greatness, rejoice in it, villain though you might be.

Richard

Is it possible that I have mistaken myself all this time? Deceive me not, can this be so, that I have been unaware of my greatness, but yet the memory of it will till live on? I confess, I have seldom looked on the good aspects of my character, for from my earliest years I was cased in deformity. The grudge I bore against myself superseded any other contemplations. I placed too much store by a quality which I myself was wanting.

Ill:

hake peare: That was indeed a tragedy Richard, but then in every man's life there is a tragedy. Through your noble birth, the fault was merely amplified; it was opened like a festering wound for all men to see. But again I declare that in that fault was your greatness. You did not comprehend that mental prowe becau e it was greater than even yourself. Yet, you were aware of a bitter truggle within you. That conflict was your intellect turned against that which it hated - the deformity; and men saw you for an ambitious, evil, hateful and twisted devil - the fickle, purblind creation that man is. Richard

Ill:

I perceive you are a man with a discerning eye. Therefore, I implore you: an wer thi one que tion straight. Albeit my character is as you say, did I achieve anything, is there any good I did that men may see me for what I am, not for what I appear to be?

Shakespeare:

Man is a wondrous thing, he delights not in good. He will take a great man's name and drag it through the nearest swamp. Men will not realize your greatness - hard words, but I speak true. They will convict you of crimes innumerable, declare you a man possessed, but remember you they wiJl. Yet you look downcast, so hear a word of consolation. Through the ages there are men, few in number but great in wisdom. To be cherished by such men is greater than the praises of a host of lesser men. They will recognise you for what you were, a wolf among sheep, a wolf with bloody, dripping jaws, true, but greater than the sheep he devours, nobler than those he destroys. Your inhuman plots were spurred on, not as you suppose by ambition, but through the fear of being subject to inferior, power-crazed claimants to the throne. To avoid that ultimate tragedy you killed, but what if such people had remained alive, what then? Although few men will know it, it is the truth, that England, the very England, which we both love, would have collapsed. he could have withstood the years of civil strife no longer. By bringing about the downfall and death of so many, including ultimately yourself at Bosworth, you left the way open for another, who was neither Lancastrian nor Yorkist, an invaluable service which few will comprehend. But hark, does not the bell toll? The mist falls and it grows dark. I must be gone, for there are many to whom I must speak. O. Rogers,

lOA.

R.A. Rudolphe,

lOA.

Technological Shakespeare To be or not to be; A wheel or not a wheel? A slice of knowledge to steal, From all eternity. As far as man's mind can see. Oh, what is Technology? A bomb, a bomb, my Kingdom for a bomb. Who can remember forty five? The land of the Shinto, hurt but alive. August the 6th, the Atom split, The flames did upward spit. Thanks to good old technology. Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your lungs. Oh! what wonders the world does hold; lt is a pity that the lungs do fold. The smell is enough to make one cry. And all we ask is why, why, why? Oh boy, Technology! Et tu medulla oblongata? The mind is suffering hallucinations: Worrying about man's wonderful creations. Which, will take time to alter; A job in which we must not falter. Mankind's Technology.

CITY LIGHTS A vast panorama unfolds before the eyes. It is dusk and the street lights twinkle in time to those of the massive buildings above. The thing that strikes the eye as most peculiar, however, is that there are blobs of blackness in the city centre, like ink spilt on a photograph. Those are the mine-dumps, the past and the future of Johannesburg. At first mere molehills these mine-dumps have now become mountains. All the earth taken from below is put on top, unfertile and barren. ome forms of life do manage to live on the mine-dumps, hardy grass, some weeds and a tree or two. The only creature that really succeeds is the ant, a lowly but hardworking insect. The ant has only a collective intelligence; it accomplishes its works as a group. Therein lies its adaptability and social growth and the reason for being the camper's enemy. The ant also presents a possible danger to the future of Johannesburg. Johannesburg. An ant's diet is varied. It has many necessary trace-elements that it has to find, otherwise death follows. Dead ants are carried back to the nests. In that way the nutrient material is kept in the family all the time. Certain trace-elements are more potent, resulting in added growth or added bodily heat, essential to keep the strain alive. Ants realize this in their collective consciousness and keep to certain areas where they grow best. Ants grow to maximum size under radiation. Where Uranium exists in large amounts there is relative safety, providing that it is pure Uranium, not the result of radio-active decay, and that there is something to absorb the radiation, acting as a moderator. In atomic reactors Uranium is used with a Carbon moderator to produce Plutonium by radioactive decay. In atomic bombs Plutonium is a thousand times more explosive. Ants of the mine-dumps have generations of Uranium within them, from devouring their deceased. Uranium does not pass out of the body but remains in their bodies to join the Uranium from the ants daily diet. It is acted on by its own radiation to form Plutonium, the moderator being the Carbon of the ant's exoskeleton. The ants are getting bigger and can hold more Plutonium in an endless spiral. Some time soon there could be a chance of rival ant factions meeting in battle. These ants, heavily dosed with Plutonium, each individually safe, would come together slowly. As they neared each other the neutron count would double and re-double and an irrevocable nuclear chain-reaction would start. The black ants would be consumed in a nuclear flame but the reaction would continue. The explosion would be like a 'lady' cracker to half a ton of Dynamite when compared to the explosions that built Johannesburg. A vast panorama unfolds before the eyes. It is dusk and the street lights twinkle in time to those of the massive buildings above. The viewer's eyes stray to one of the inkblack areas. As he watches, a twinkle of light in the blackness starts to grow. In a split second it converts dusk to brighter than day. Johannesburg crumples as the rock below caves in and the last thing that the viewer sees through his seared eyes is the last of the city lights. A.J. Winks, lOA.

"NO FLOWER -

the thoughts

ON THE HILL of a Vietnamese

IDE" Writer

I did not know what to expect on returning home. I feared the cene would be bad and prepared myself for the worst, but it wa even more terrible, more desolate than I could have imagined. The bombings had topped and the angry planes had departed with the arrival of the new master. Were we really free now? Must we tart again, with a new culture and changed ideals? How would our mentors treat us now? The time is the present, the past must be forgotten. The dead are dead and the living must keep on going. Peace had arrived - or had it? Where were we in the world or have we been forsaken? r did not know if I would ever hold a pen again or scratch another yllable of free thought. I did not know if I would live or die - the idea would not come. You could

hear that clattering of the heart when the sought words elude you and feel the chill greasy fear in the endless waking hours of night - the fear of empty thought and soul. Perhaps it is your mind itself that has gone? When the sounds of war subsided the empty void began to fill, to fill with a desire for solitude and lonliness. I had to return to my place of birth - for the re-delivery of my soul. The sight before my eyes was one of sorrow and destruction. The village was no more, just a scar on the face of a festering world. The cloudless skies seemed to be in harmony with the earth - both bare and deserted. The ground itself looked sick from smallpox. pock marks dotted the landscape deep and ugly. Trees were scorched and naked. Blackened in the sin of violence the war. 0 what had it solved! This great conflagration of waste. A clash of world powers, the threat of nuclear war are now me.r~ ~hrases which seem ridiculed by time and sickly pathetic, catch phrases used by pohticlans to appease the world. We, in this land are the victims of these worlds. The soil of the valley is sterile like the barreness of the Sahara wastes. When will life return to these regions of isolation? People are the essence of a civilization. Where are the people? Where are the songs and the dances? Where is the straining of the peasants? Where are the peasants? Only an empty mocking silence prevails. The silence of a thousand wails of grief for dying family and friends .. The sil~nce of millions of dead people. As I stopped to rest I noticed a slOgle ant, then two, then a multitude of them. Would it ever be like that again with teeming people, all busy yet knowing where they are going. Where are we headed? Perhaps the ants will give us the answer. They seem to know what to do. Eventually I reached my mountain which overlooked the village. It used to be a pure mound of earth with living trees and acres of flowing grass, bronzed in the summer heat. Now it is an area of foul deformity, grotesquely sticking out into the sky. The sky where a God is supposed to b~? It was always my wish that when I dled my ashes were to be thrown to the winds on top of my mountain, but now I am not so sure. For now, there are no flowers on the hillside. Why? Raymond

Cultural Newton Is there a comparison? Or, is it just the fashion? What is the reason for Einstein's law of relativity, Or, Handel's fingers of great sensitivity? What is the reason? And now the answer; To the preceeding stanza. Science is merely an extension, Of culutre's search for perfection. And now we shall onward prance, Sir, Through this small section, Of my ridiculous answer. The contents of this poem will cause some to disagree. But as this is stanza number three, I, will not try to explain, The question which gives man's head great pain.

Goldblatt,

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Throughout the centuries, And yet today man tries The act of creation in units How much longer shall the On man's metal shrine.

man has tried to define: of time. sun shine?

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the divine,

R.A. Rudolphe,

WAAROM

lOA.

'N TAALFEES

Die Afrikaanse Taal is 'n honderd jaar oud en Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument is in die Paarl opgerig. Dis 'n taal met 'n roemryke geskiedenis en daar is 'n hele paar teorieë hoe die eerste taal tot stand gekom het. Die tale wat ons Afrikaans die meeste beinvloed het, is Nederlands en Vlaams. Die Afrikaners het hard geveg vir die erkenning van hul eie taal en manne soos ds. S.J. du Toit en dr. Arnoldu Pannevis was twee van die voorlopers in hierdie stryd. Toe die Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners in 1 75 gevorm is, was hul doel:"Om te staan vir ons Taal, ons Nasie en on Land." In 1925 word Afrikaans tot een van die amptelike landstale verhef. Die Kerk aan die Kaap was deur Nederlanders oorheers en die Afrikaners het saam geveg daarteen. Daarom wa I 9 'n groot jaar en drie proewe van "'n Afrikaanse Vertaling van die Bybel" deur ds. S.J. du Toit, is gepubliseer. Vier-en-veertig jaar daarna het die Afrikaanse Bybel verskyn en die grootste bydrae daarvan was dat Afrikaners in hul eie taal Psalms en Gesange kon sing. Vandag word Afrikaans deur 'n groot meerderheid van die blankes van ons land gebruik. Dit is veral in die moderne samelewing noodsaaklik om Afrikaans as kommunikasiemiddel te hê en dit is interessant om op te merk dat dwarsdeur die wêreld linguiste besig is om Afrikaans te erken. In die kunswereld het Afrikaans 'n reu ebydrae gelewer. In die poësie vertel die Afrikaanse digter van sy geskiedenis met godsdienstige en politieke spanning, bv. N.P. van Wyk Louw, D.J. Opperman, J.D. du Toit (Totius) en e.J. Langenhoven. Die man het on volkslied ge kryf en het homself as die mense se "dienswillige dienaar" beskou. Wat van Afrikaans in die Prosa? Op 6 April 1652 het Jan van Riebeeck in sy "Daghregi ter" ge krywe en na hom het die kryf van 'n register, dagboek en joemal in dieselfde trant tot aan die einde van die egtiende eeu voortgeduur. Mense wat baie suk es behaal het, is bv. e.M. van den Heever, 1. W. van der Merwe (Boerneef), M.E. Rothman (MER) en ook skrywers soos André P. Brink en Dolf van Niekerk. 'n Bekende dramaturg, Gerhard Beukes het gereken dat die progressiewe veredeling van Afrikaans gesien kan word in die ontwikkeling van die Afrikaanse drama. In hierdie afdeling het ou bekendes soos C. Loui Leipoldt en P.G. du Plessis knap geskryf. Die Afrikaanse toneel het gegroei uit die tradisie van die 1ge-eeuse Hollandse toneel aan die Kaap in dit het gehelp om Afrikaans 'n veelsydige kultuurtaal te maak. Afrikaan het as 'n weten kaptaal eer na vore getree op die gebied van die onderwys. Die Afrikaanse Taalvereniging (1906) het dit beklemtoon en sedert die datum i· honderde Afrikaan e leerboeke, tyd krifte en woordeboeke op ons skole en univer iteite uitgegee. Die taal het ook vir die moderne nywerheidswêreld ontwikkel wat 'n baie b langrike slagveld vir Afrikaan' as 'n vaktaal is. Daar word ge ê dat die radio die magtigste kommunikasiemiddel ter wêreld is. Daarom speel die AUK en sy Afrikaanse Diens, wat sedert 1924 oordie radio uitgesaai word 'n leutelrol. In die moderne lewe het on ook televisie wat nie net die woord gebruik om die lui teraar e aandag te trek nie, maar wat ook gebruik maak van die visuele kontak met die toe kouer. Aan die begin van die twintigste eeu was die rolprentbedryf stom, maar daar het be li 'n verbetering hier ingetree en vandag word die Afrikaanse lewenswyse meer doelgerig in ver keie produk ies uitgebeeld. Afrikaan het ook in die reklamewese gegroei alhoewel dit in die vroeër jare maar tadig gegaan het weens die Nederland e invloed. Die bekende tydskrif "Die Huis-

genoot" het een jaar na sy eerste verskyning, 1917, as "De Huisgenoot" ontwikkel. Eerstens was die meeste advertensies in Engels opgestel en daarna in Afrikaans verwerk, maar vandag is alles tweetalig. Vir die Afrikaanse Taal het die pers 'n uiters belangrike rol gespeel. Daar word deur die meeste kritici gemeen dat suiwerder Afrikaans in die pers gebruik is as oor die radio tydens die daaglikse pratery. Daksy die verwantskap en samewerking tussen die pers en die taaldeskundiges het die eerste koerante, skoolboeke en wetenskaplike handboeke skielik te voorskyn gekom. In 1932 is die eerste uitspraak in Afrikaans in die Appelhof in Bloemfontein gelewer. Die ou Hollandse invloed het stadig maar seker verdwyn. Daar word gesê dat musiek die grondslag van alle kunssoorte is. Die Afrikaanse Volkslied is in 1875 deur lede van die Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners geskryf en Afrikaanse musiek het bekend geword en bly steeds 'n middel tot uitdrukking en komunikasie. Veral in die afgelope twintig jaar is groot vordering gemaak. In 'n terugflits sien 'n mens hoe die Afrikaanse Taal op verskeie gebiede ontwikkel het. Dis 'n taal wat aanvanklik stil en ongemerk uit Nederlands ontstaan het. In die Engelssprekende Kaap het die Afrikaner op sy eie manier voortgegaan en hy het sy eie nasionale en kulturele identiteit gesoek. Met doelbewuste bevordering het hulle 'n sterk nasie geword. Die Taalmonument is dus 'n simbool van 'n volk en sy samelewing.

D. Fine, lOA.

'N KRITIEKE OOMBLIK IN MY LEWE Hierdie kritieke oomblik in my lewe het verlede jaar in Junie plaasgevind. Ek het een Saterdag rugby gespeel en na die wedstryd het ek piekfyn gevoel. Die Sondag was ek natuurlik moeg, maar daar was nog steeds niks fisies met my verkeerd nie, maar daardie Maandagoggend het ek wakker geword met 'n geweldige maagpyn. Nog nooit tevore het ek so baie pyn vir 'n maagseer gehad nie. My ma het die dokter ontbied. Hy het my ondersoek en ek he~ aan hom verduidelik presies hoe en waar die pyn is. Hy het besluit dat dit dalk blindedermontsteking kon wees, maar hy wou liewers wag om te sien of daar enige verbetering sou kom. Hy het my 'n paar tablette gegee en ek het toe maar gaan slaap met die hoop dat die pyn sou weggaan. Ek het geslaap tot na middage~ en toe ek. wakker geword het, was die pyn nog erger. Ek kon toe nie weer slaap me, want dle pyn het al erger geword. Hier teen sesuur se kant het dit ondraaglik geword en my ma het weer die dokter gebel en hy het gesê dat hy hulle maar vir my hosp~taal toe kan neem. Daar het 'n ander dokter my ondersoek en gesê dat dit akute bbndedermontsteking was en hulle moes dadelik opereer, maar al die snydokters was op daardie oombli~ besig. Ek was teen daardie tyd half bewusteloos van die pyn, maar ek moes not n uur wag voordat hulle my uiteindelik geopereer het. . Na die operasie het ek soos 'n besetene baklel om te kan opstaan, maar hulle het my uiteindelik weer aan die slaap gekry. Die volgende oggend het die dokter met my gesels en hy het my vertel hoe naby ek aan die dood was. Twee minute nadat hulle begin opereer het, het my blindederm gebars. Dit was vir hulle baie moeilik om in daardie omstandighede te werk en vir 'n paar oomblikke het my lewe in 'n kritieke toestand verkeer en dit alles omdat 'n dokter nie van die begin af vir my kon sê dat ek blindedermontsteking het nie. Maar dit is nou verby en ek is weer fris en gesond. M. Punt,

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Hulle het gesê dat hulle vir 'n swart koffer sal uitkyk. Twee dae later het die polisie my gebel en gesê dat hulle 'n koffer gevind het, tweehonderd meter vanaf die taxi-staanplek. Toe ek by die lughawe was, het die polisie gesê dat die sakkies in die ander koffer vol dagga was. Hulle het gesê dat die man wat die dagga gesmokkel het, baie bekend was. Daar was vingerafdrukke op die koffer. 'n Week later het die polisie die man gevang. M. Hill, 7A.

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The headmaster was enjoying his morning tea when his telephone rang. He put down his cup and answered it. "Yes," he said. "There's a gentleman on the telephone, sir," stated his secretary, "he won't give me his name, but asked to be put through to the principal." "Put him through then, please," replied the headmaster and, when he heard the 'click', he said, "What do you mean by not giving your name to my .... ?" "Listen," interrupted his caller, "1 have placed a bomb in one of your classrooms and, unless a certain friend of mine is released from jail, that bomb will detonate in two hours. I am now going to 'phone the police with the same story." The line went dead. The headmaster replaced his receiver. He thought about the matter. Obviosly he must evacuate the school. What worried him the most was the equipment that the school's five science laboratories housed. It was extremely expensive and, if destroyed, would cause great expense to the Education Department. The headmaster pushed the fire alarm at his desk. The well organised pupils moved out on to the field for roll call. He realised he had less than two hours to prevent the equipment being destroyed. There was a knock on the door and the vice-principal entered. "What's wrong?" he queried. The explanation he received was concise. "There's a bomb in the school." He realised the extent of the problem. "We've got to move the equipment," he said. "Impossible! It's built in." was the reply. The headmaster switched on the intercom to the outside extension. "Pay attention please, I would like the std. 9 and lO's to assemble in the hall. The rest may go home for the rest of the today." As instructed, the pupils concerned met the headmaster in the hall. Here they were told to search the school for anything unusual and, without touching it, report it to either the Vice. or Head. Fifteen minutes later the detectives in charge of the case telephoned the school. He said that the police had concluded that the caller was a crank and that they ~ere not going to release the 'friend' he had mentioned. This, together with the fact that nobody had reported anything unusual, made the headmaster call off the search and send everybody home. He himself locked the school and went home satisfied that there was no bomb in the school. Unfortunately, nobody had seen the brown paper parcel stuffed into one of the ovens in the kitchen. The school blew up precisely ten minutes after the headmaster had left, approximately two hours after the caller had telephoned the school. Jonathan

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A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE T lay in my bed surrounded by the darkness of my large, though comfortable room. I heard the chime of the old Grandfather clock which stood in our lounge. It was midnight and I was alone. My thoughts were attracted to the newspaper report in the morning paper. It described the case of a burglary in Claremont. It gave the steps that you must take if you are being burgled. A rustling noise from the bushes below my room terrified me. I was convincing myself that 1 was imagining it until further noises from the bushes were made. The fact that we had a burglar-alarm relieved me. Then thoughts ran through my muddled brain. No one would hear the alarm if it were to ring because I was alone. Unfortunately our telephone had broken down a week ago and was not yet fixed. My parents were away, presumably enjoying themselves at our sea resort in Kommetjie. Here I was, as white as a feather, and a burglar at the window. His figure displayed itself on the ray of moonlight in between the curtains. Soon after, it disappeared. Five minutes later I heard the window of the lounge open. Impossible I thought, the alarm would have gone off. He has cut the wires for sure, I thought. He was in the house helping himself to the few valuables in the lounge. 1 jumped out of bed, picked up the baseball bat and paraded down the passage. There he was, a non-european man. I swung the bat at his head and creamed with terror. He fell heavily to the ground. I awoke with the chime of the Grandfather clock. I had experienced the worst nightmare in my life. lt was midnight. A noi e from the bu he . It wa coming true. K. Brown, 6A.

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Brakes screeched as a car pulled up to a quick stop. Ahead, Lloyd Wrightford could see a mob of African rioters. He saw them start to run towards the car. "Lets get the hell out of here!" he exclaimed, and jumped quickly out of the automobile. With his satchel under one arm he sprinted away. It was the second day of the riots in the African township of Soweto. The township was a milling mass of hundreds of screaming Africans out to destroy any white or his property. Lloyd had been sent by the "Daily Mirror" to write a report on the rioting and now it looked as though he might not escape with his life. Crash! He heard his windscreens splinter into a million tiny fragments as rocks were hurled through it. Then came an explosion as the fuel in his tank was ignited by a petrol bomb thrown by someone. "Beasts!" he muttered under his breath and sped on. He came upon a blazing beer hall outside which stood rioters gleefully examining their work. Upon seeing him they were angered to think that under their very noses an 'enemy' was escaping. They gave chase. Already Lloyd was tiring. He had to think of a way of outwitting his pursuers. Around the corner he sprinted. In his way was another mob! He whirled and spun along the road. Shots rang out and bullets whistled about his head. Slowly but surely his pursuers were gaining on him. He dashed around another corner, and there he noticed a gutted building up the side of which a fire escape led to an open window. He raced up the rickety stairs and flung himself through the open window. Below he watched the mob speed past. When they had disappeared he looked cautiously out. Seeing no-one, he climbed out and yet again began to run. He crossed an open field. From behind him he heard the screams and shouts of his assailants. They were no more than twenty-five metres away. He knew he could not go much further. Suddenly he heard a car pull up beside him and an African voice said, "Quick baas, you jump in quick, then we clear out of here!" He could not believe it. When he heard the car beside him he had thought his last minute had come. Quickly he opened the door and jumped in. Just as the car began to

gather speed the mob arrived and tried to hold it back, but the driver put his foot down and accelerated and they were flung off and the car vanished leaving a cloud of dust behind it. M. Gibbs, 6

VLIEGTUIE Dit was die eptembervakansie, die tyd om weer by my Ouma en Oupa in Johannesburg te gaan kuier. Ons het besluit om te vlieg en om die nagvlug te neem, want dit was goedkoper. Ons het om sesuur van ons hui vertrek en gaan uiteet. Ons het om agtuur by die D.F. Malan-lughawe aangekom. Daar het ons, ons bagasie ingegee en deur die venster na die vliegtuie gekyk. Daar was 'n groot" Jumbo" wat net voor ons vertrek het. Baie vliegtuie het kort na mekaar geland en opgestyg. Daar was ook 'n paar private vliegtuie op die aanloopbaan en baie Boeings. Op 'n groot kennisgewingsbord ko ns ons sien dat ons vliegtuig om nege-uur sou vertrek. Toe dit nege-uur was, is daar aangekondig dat ons moes nader staan. Ons het by hek nommer twee uitgegaan en oor die lughawe-terrein geloop tot by die vliegtuig. Ons het by die voorste deur ingegaan. Die vliegtuig was 'n Boeing 727. Ons het ingegaan en is na ons sitplekke gewys. Ek het langs die venster gesit. Die lugwaardin het aangekondig dat ons gaan opstyg en ons moes ons sitplekgordels vasmaak. Dit was lekker in die vliegtuig en ons is toebroodjies en tee bedien. 'n Mens kon ook drank en koeldranke bestel. Halfpad deur die vlug het ons deur 'n donderstorm gevlieg. Die weerlig het die hele venster wit gemaak. Net voor ons daardeur gevlieg het, moes ons, ons sitplekgordels vasmaak_ Die vliegtuig het baie geskud, maar dit was lekker. Toe ons deur die storm was, was ons reeds twee uur op die vliegtuig en moes ons alweer ons gordels vasmaak want ons sou binnekort land. Ons het sag geland en voor die hoofgebou stilgehou. Ons het uitgeklim en na die gebou ge tap en vir on bagasie gewag. Ek het die vlug baie geniet en ek was baie bly omdat ons na die vakansie weer sou terugvlieg. Neil Jolly,

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Dit was elf-uur, die aand van 6 Augustus, toe ek ongelukkig die laaste, halftwaalf bus verpas het. Ek het geweet dat Observatory nie een van die beste plekke was om 'n laaste bus huis toe te verpas nie. Ek het bang-bang verby die hui e, wat ligte aan gehad het, geloop. Ek het eers by 'n telefoon probeer kom, maar ek het geen geluk gehad nie. Ek het toe 'n kortpad deur 'n donker laan probeer vat maar toe ek halfpad was, het ek voetstappe gehoor. Die voet tappe was omtrent tien meter agter my. Dit het vir omtrent 'n myl saam met my ge tap. Toe ek om 'n draai gaan, het ek oor 'n muur gespring en in 'n tuin gaan lĂŞ. Die voetstappe het nader en nader gekom. Dit het skielik tot stilstand gekom. Ek was baie bang. Iemand het die hek oopgemaak en na die voordeur geloop. Dit was 'n pragtige, jong meisie se huis. Sy het mooi, lang bene en lang blonde hare gehad. Ek het onmiddellik opgespring en na haar gehardloop. Ek het myself voorgestel en vir haar vertel wat gebeur het. Ek het die aand by haar oorgebly. Ons het groot vriende geword, baie goeie vriende. Mark

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There was a poor boy, who lived in a cottage ever 0 far away. And that cottage, that very same cottage is still there today. And in that cottage ever so old, a story is told of the brave and the bold. ow this poor boy so little did he know he was a forth-coming

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and in the crums and played together as a mo t competent unit hunting and harrassing together, and usually mastering far heavier combinations. With a really penetrative set of backs the 1976 team would have been outstanding. Unfortunately the backs as a unit never became more than sound. There was certainly a steady improvement over the eason but only Pietersen and ~athew to a lesser extent had real penetratIOn. They certainly tried as hard as the forwards, often tackled very well and scored some f?ood trie but 1976 cannot be regared as a ~ntage year for Wynberg back play. A In any season, there were up and downs. As always I found it to be a tremendou challenge and experience. I particularly appreciated the support of the Wynberg staff, who were 100% behind the 1st XV, the parents and many many Old Boys such as Mark Cawood, Louwrens du Plessis Glenn and hane Barker, Deon Joubert, ete.: who were to be seen week after week on the touchline. Alf Morris and Eric Tasker are a constant help and source of encouragement and lastly I must once again thank Mr Johan Fourie and his 2nd XV boys, led by Mark Cawood and Derrick Fine, for the great pirit of cooperation and comradeship that existed between the 1st and Znd XV's. This is

The 1976 1st XV started the season as an inexperienced group possessing limited talent in certain positions. This was particularly true of the backs who had no fewer than three ex-fo~wards in their ranks, and there was a definite lack of confidence apparent in some of the earlier games. During the first half of the season five games were lost out of nine but none by more than three points and with a little more confidence, more c'onsistent goalkicking and better finishing off, the team could very easily have been unbeaten at the halfway stage. The team played with great spirit and determination in the first half, and I was often very proud of them despite their consistent losing. After an enjoyable tour of the Transvaal the first two games of the second half agains~ Paul Roos and trand were both poor displays, showing lack of purpose and poor morale. As all our opponents in 1976 were strong and as there was not one "ea y" game, prospects for the rest of the season looked decidedly poor. At this stage, however, the team really came together and played some great matches to end the season on a very high note. Dedication and determination to do well were very much to the fore and a confidence in their own ability s'uddenly appeared and against even the strongest of opponents such as Plumstead and Rondebosch the team played as if they believed in their ability to win. Credit for this fight back must go to the leadership. Alastair Cross the captain was a constant inspiration to the team, le~ding by e~ample and dedication, and he received considerable help from Glyn Mathew the vice captain and Alan Askew, who acted as captain on two occasions. The strength of the team lay in the pack in the first place, and the team spirit and teamwork in the second place. The forwards were relatively light but produced some truly outstanding efforts, probably better than any seen over the last four years. The pack was particularly powerful in the tight-loose

THE WINNING

TRY

J Erasmus. having Intercepted on hIs own 22 metre Irne. runs through to score In the cloSIng seconds of the Wynberg-Rondebosch under 19A Match.

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BRIEF HE 'C.\1E OF 1ST X\' GA.\lES \s (au.:E:--:."I)E (lIomej IWun l() ). Our VI!:>ltors from .Johannesburg prO\. ·d a lively Ide \qth particularly good forward '. Wynberg started \\ell. hut for il period fell H\\Hy had ly. missing tackle and gelwrally looking unfit. ('rIJss showed his Il'<Hlt'rship quulitiel>, ,md tht· wam pulled log(·tl1t'r very w'll tO\\ ards the ('nel. Poor Koal kicking which \\as to !l1<trman~ I!am('s. \\as l'\ Iell'nt. ~p(ln"ored

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vs PETERHOlJ. E (Home) (Won I -7): Playing on the Monday after the S.A.C .. game uRd with 'everal of the t 'am dropping oul with flu und others fpeling unwell, the team gave a creditable display under the t"lreumstllm·PS. Again, ho\\'('vpr, ('hanees

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vs BISHOPS (Home) (Lost 3-6): Alastair Cross dropped out on the morning of the game, and the forwards never produced their Rondebosch form, being outplayed in the tight and the loose. The conditions (rain and wind) made it difficult for the players, and Bishops probably deserved their two penalty to one victory.

vs D.F. MALAN (Home) (Won 22-3): A very creditable win. Wynberg played particularly effectively in the first half and were leading 19-3 at halftime. Playing uphill and with the rain in their faces during the second half, the team was not nearly as good and had to be satisfied with a single penalty goal.

vs PRETORIA BOYS' HIGH (Away) (Won 12-9): The first match of the Transvaal tour was won by 12-9 but it was not a particularly good performance by Wynberg and we were rather fortunate. Sandwith, the scrum-half, came off the field at half-time with an injured knee, and this completely upset the rhythm of the team. The stay at Pretoria was most enjoyable and once again we were particularly impressed by our host school.

vs JAN VAN RIEBEECK (Away) (Lost 911): Jan Van Riebeeck proved to be a tigerish, hard-tackling team and the game, played in extremely hot conditions, was most even and a draw would have been a fairer result. We spent the last few minutes camped on the opponents' line. vs PLUMSTEAD (Away) (Lost 13-16): A peculiar game which we were unlucky to lose. Despite playing badly and making many mistakes in the first half we led 9-6 at halftime. Wynberg tightened up their play considerably in the second half and spent virtually all the time in the Plumstead territoryand still lost the game. The last 15 minutes were almost completely played in the Plumstead 25, but a truly magnificent try started on their line gave them victory seven minutes from the end. Wynberg were desperately unlucky not at least to equalize in the last five minutes.

vs ST. STITHIANS (Away) (Drawn 12-12): An almost unbelievable result for anyone seeing the game. St. Stithians were comprehensively outplayed in all departments. We scored three unconverted tries and were over the line on at least three other occasions without scoring, missed no fewer than 24 points from kicks and a thirty point difference would not really have flattered Wynberg. St. Stithians scored their points from four magnificent penalty kicks, on about the only four occasions they were in our half. Full credit to them for not giving up and for their good defence.

vs J.J. DU PREEZ (Home) (Lost 11-13):For three-quarters of the game Wynberg were far the better side and with twelve minutes left and leading 11-3, seemed to have the game sewn up. Unaccountably the Wynberg play suddenly deteriorated. They started making bad mistakes, the du Preez forwards got right on top and fought back to win. Full credit to them although once again we finished on top and missed two relatively easy penalty kicks in the last two minutes.

vs KING EDWARD SCHOOL (Lost 6-20): The first game of the season in which we were well beaten. Alastair Cross again dropped out on the morning of the match and the team undoubtedly missed his leadership and solidness in the front row, but I feel K.E.S. would have beaten us anyhow. They and Paarl Gym were surely the strongest sides we played during the season. On the day we had no answer to their forwards who were most effective scrummagers, who peeled extremely well from the line-outs and backed up well. Under constant and heavy pressure the defence had to crack on occasions and we were well-beaten.

vs RONDEBOSCH (Away) (Won 6-4): Pietersen dropped out of the team (injured in Craven Week Trials) and Mark Gibbons fractured his cheek in the first three minutes. Under extreme pain he most courageously played out the game on the wing. The Wynberg pack produced an outstanding performance and almost completely dominated their heavier Rondebosch counterparts. This laid the foundation for the win, which was a trifle fortunate as we were

vs PAUL ROOS (Home) (Lost 9-18): Mter the holidays one could detect a certain laziness and loss of urgency in training, and the team played without spirit and in an unco-ordinated way against a team which I

feel they should have beaten. Paul Roos were also rather poor, but they were particularly well erved by their kicker, who converted their try and four very good penalty goals. Down 15-3 at half-time the team pulled themselves together to an extent playing uphill, but it was not good enough, and we deservedly lost.

and not varying matters. Although we were well beaten the score flattered the Paarl team. vs BISHOPS(Away) (Draw 10-10): Bishops had been enjoying their best season for a number ofyears and were playing particularly able IS-man rugby with very dangerous backs. They were particularly effective off the loose ball. We could not hope to match them at that type of game with our 1976 team, and so we elected to attempt to break their pattern. This Wynberg achieved magnificently and the Bishops forwards were continually going back, and their dangerous three-quarters looked very ordinary indeed for most of the game. However, we do not play rugby to make our opponents look good, and under the circumstances I believe it was an extremely good performance by Wynberg in a game which I felt we deserved to win.

vs STRAND (Away) (Lost 9-26): The team had still not shaken off their lethargy and on a cold wet day at the trand gave one of the worst displays I have seen from a Wynberg team, ranking with the 1973 game against Northlands. The team was unco-ordinated, lacked determination, the tackling was atrociou and they were well and truly thrashed. A most unmemorable display. vs .A.C .. (Home)(Won 15-3):Agreatdeal of hard talking and hard training preceded this very important game for the 1st XV. Morale was low and confidence had evaporated. However, the team rose to the occa ion magnificently and despite being 0-3 down at half-time applied constant pressure and won "going away" at the end. Wynberg were superior in all departments and could well have won by more.

vs RONDEBOSCH (Home) (Won 4-3): Rondebosch had enjoyed a particularly good season losing only to Paarl Gym and Wynberg in the Western Province, and had enjoyed a very good second half, and were widely expected to gain revenge over Wynberg, except by the Wynberg Ist XV who feIt they were in with a good chance provided they could control the ball. Wynberg played particularly well in this game but failed to take their chances and had to settle for a last minute try to win 4-3 when we deserved to win by more, beingover the line on at least two occasions without scoring and missing two penalties from right in front. The team played with magnificent determination and always looked as if they believed they would win. The defence was particularly good and by beating Rondebosch twice in one season, the Wynberg team achieved more than most of their predecessors had.

vs PLUM TEAD H.S. (Home) (Won 12-9): Against the powerful and attractive Plumtead side Wynberg played sound tactical rugby, and won the game through their ability to pres urize the Plumstead team, cau ing their extremely dangerous backs to make mistakes and consistently drawing their forwards backwards. A truly outstanding win (Plumstead lost only two games during the season) which while not producing a great deal of running rugby, was a most interesting battle of tactics. vs PAARL GYM. (Away) (Lo t 0-20): Again t the very strong Paarl Gym side, Wynberg played magnificent rugby for 20 minute, dominating up front and looking as if they might pull off a urpri e. Then our play steadily.deteriorated under hea vy pre sure, and we really had no an wer to pinpoin t accurate up-and-under from their halves. Our forward loo ened up and Gym got well on top. The leader hip can be criticised for playing too stereotyped a game

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vs CAMBRIDGE HIGH CHOOL (Home) (Drawn 6-6): This was a sound performance again t the strong Cambridge side from East London, without in any way reaching the heights of the Rondebosch performance. We decidedly deserved to win this game, again

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missing a penalty from right in front, and failing to take other chances as well. By playing this game we forfeited our chance in the Villager 7-a- ide competition which was played on the same day. We are proud of our record In this competition having reached the final in the past three years, but it would have been completely unfair to our Cambridge visitors to have participated in the even-a- ideo ummary vs vs v v v vs

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1ST RUBGY TEAM 1976 Back Row: R Symmonds. A Marcheslnl,

S Phyffer, K Keet, A. van megan, B SandwIth

Middle Row. G. Dean, D. Ford, P Thackwray,

G DavIs, P Mune, M. Gibbons, K. Lloyd

Front Row I PIetersen, G Mathew (Vice-captain), Mr W Lennox A Cross (Captain). Mr R P. Connellan (Coach). A. Askew, M Punt

(Acting

Headmaster),

AWARDS HONOURS:

M. GIBBONS (Centre): Another ex-loose forward. Fast but many deficiencies in his play at the beginningofseason. Was improving rapidly until hurt against Rondebosch and only came back right aL the end of the season.

A. Askew

BLUE : A. Cross (Captain), Pietersen, M. Punt,

A. Askew,

COLOURS: The above and G. Mathew (vicecaptian), K. KeeL, K. Lloyd, B. Sandwith, D. Ford, M. Gibbons, A. van Megan, G. Davis, R. ymmond, G. Dean, P. Thackwray, Phyffer, P. Murie, A. Marchesini.

A. VAN MEGAN (Fly-half): Light and small but with good hands and feet and plenty of determination. Lacks a certain amount of dedication.

vs OLD BOY : An enjoyablelight路hearted game which the Old Boys won 26-22. The game was characterized by an almost total lack of tackling by the 1st XV, but once the Old Boy got on top they slacked in the econd half and the boy scored some points. The game wa played in an extremely good spirit and was enjoyed by all. The Old Boys were repre ented by K. Horton, D. Hopwood, T. Hewat, M. Ba tin, P. Corbitt, K. Kolesky, . Ca par, D. Humphries, M. Engli h (C), N. Askew, A. Blackbeard, D. Calder, J. Van Niekerk, B. Rookledge and R. Louw. Critique

B. ANDWITH (Scrum-half): One of the surprises of the season. Played consistently clearing the ball well, kicking intelligently, breaking well and doing a lot of covering. Unfortunately broke his arm at start of 2nd half of season, but came back for last three games. hould be a big force in Wynberg rugby next year. D. FORD (Full-back): Full of determination and a good team man. Good hands but kicking too weak for a good 1st XV full-back. Also lacked speed to be really dangerous, but always tried very hard and played some good games.

of 1st XV Players

I. PIETER EN (Full路back and Fly路half): Very gifted player with good hands, kicks well with both feet, good acceleration and a "feel" for rugby, sound defender and potentially outstanding place kicker. With more dedication could go far.

A. CROSS (Captain) tight head. Strong and in the loose. Good leader lacking imagination. player who has been a the team.

G. MATHEW (Vice-capt.)(Wing&Centre): Fa t, good defence reasonably good hands, kicking weak. Played th man for 1st XV in 1975, but uncomplainingly switched to backs for benefit of team and scored some good tries.

A. A KEW (Prop) (W.P. Schools): Sound loo e-head prop. Strong in tight but particularly shines in the loose. One of the fastest players in the team, handles well and was most effective in the tight-loose. Tends on occasions to lack devil, but a greatyear for him.

K. LLOYD (Wing): A great deal of determination helped to make up for a lack of certain natural attributes. trong & rea onably fast he played consistently well during the ea on.

(Prop): Very good tough. Fairly mobile although sometimes Honest trainer and tower of strength for

R. SYMMONDS (Hooker): Tough and strong and in his 2nd year in the 1st XV, rapidly gaining the experience which should make him into a really top class player. Good in the loose and we expect a lot from next year.

K. KEET (Centre): While always loyal to the team he wa not as interested in rugby as he had been the previous year and his play never reached the heights expected. Handling much improved.

P. MURIE (Lock): A good ball-player who lacks the Tuggedness needed for a top class tight-forward. His play improved a lot over the season.

G. DA VI (Centre): Play improved greatly toward end of season. Defence was sound and he made ome telling breaks using his trength to good effect. However, fairly slow and did not always straighten his back-line from inside-centre. Probably a better flank.

M. PUNT (Lock): Fast, tough and uncompromising. Played consistently well throughout the season. Despite being relatively short did remarkably well at number 4 in the line-out. Should develop into a top

class loose-forward far_

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P. THACKWRA Y (8th Man & Flank): Tall, strong and growing, he i potentially a player with a big future. Very good runner with the ball. hould be a big factor in Wynberg rugby over the next few year _

G_ DEAN (Flank): One of the unsung heroes of the pack. Always at the thick of things, gaining control of the ball, tackling, driving and yet never shining. A most valuable player.

A. MARCHESINI (Flank): Fiery and aggre sive but inclined to give away unneces ary penalties. Unfortunately handicapped by injurie .

. PHYFFER (Flank & th Man): Another very good player. Tough with a good feel for rugby. Gets through a lot of work during a game.

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A Williamson.

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A Marx. G Sutherland

Middle Row M Abrahams. V Wood. B Cilliers. A Gerber. S Hogarth. C Peach. W Keet Front Row J Edgar. G Cawood (Vice-captain), Mr W lennox ( Acting Principal). T Grey (Captain). Mr J. louw (Coach). P Roseveare. G Blng

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justify their attitudes by means of a variety of excuses, including school work! Many boys were called upon to play for higher teams. So, taking all the factors into consideration one realizes that winning more than half the games and scoring 150 points while conceeding 147 was a good effort.

The 2nd XV won 6 matches and lost 8 ofthe 14 played. The record shows that the season was apparently not very successful, but the spirit in which the games were played and the enjoyment derived from them made the season very successful. In addition, of 7 matche played during the July- eptember term 4 were won, i.e. twice as many as were won during the first half of the season!

R.M. UNDER 16 A & B

The team supplied the 1st XV with very good competition during practices and it supplied the 1st XV with valuable players when replacements were needed. This team had a thoroughly worthwhile season under the sound captaincy of M. Cawood and Derek Pine and they enjoyed and derived much benefit from the enthusiastic coaching of Mr J. Fourie.

The B team won 9 and drew one of the 14 games played. It scored 149 points and conceeded 92. This B team played with great confidence and produced a fire, hard, never give-up brand of rugby. The A team won 9 and drew 2 of the 14 matches played. The points were 211 for and 111 against. At the beginning of the season all players were determined to improve upon their record of 1975. However, the first match against S.A.C.S. was lost. This apparently had a good effect on the team as did the 2 point defeat against Rondebosch, because the return matches against these two schools were won by Wynberg. The forwards, ably led by T. Grey (Capt.), were invariably superior to their opposition and gave the eager backs ample good ball. These three-q uarters excelled especially in two facets of the game. They tackled magnificently and ran the ball well. In the final match against R.B.H.S. their backs were neutralized by our fierce tackling, and our points came through strong running by our own backs,. especially by John Edgar, and by uperb backing up. The season was successful because every member of the team gave of his best. It will indeed be interesting to see how these under 16 players acquit themselves when they move into under 19 rugby next year.

M.C. UNDER 19 C & D The under 19C team started the eason well by scoring over a hundred points in the first three matches. Thereafter, however, the side became somewhat unsettled as key players were frequently required as replacements for ill or injured players in the U19 A or B teams. The C team won 7 of their 14 matches. It is interesting to note that this team was represented by a total of 45 players during the season; it played under captains, Van Rensburg, King, Olivier and Louwrens. The U19D team won four matches. In addition to giving up players for the higher teams, the fourths often had to play against the 1st or 2nd teams of other schools. The 0 team was captained by Jankielsohn and Scott. P.C. UNDER

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This team had an enjoyable season, it won 7 of the 13games and tried at all time to play open, running rugby even when matched against strong 3rd and 4th teams of ome schools.

The VI5C and 0 squads of 1975 came up together into this age division and improved on last year's encouraging performances to make several notable achievements. The 'C' began poorly losing 0-15 to S.A.C.S. (after providing the 'B' with three essential players). The second fixture with Jan van

ome boys in this group showed a reluctance to attend practices. They sought to 62

U 1SC RUGBY Back Row A Blencowe. Middle Row BDahl.

M DavIs. D. Du Tolt. L. ChisIn. B. Buddell

C Geale. M Dale. A Daniel. G Brown. R Westgate

Front Row A. Dance. D. Croome (Vlce路captaln). Mr. W. Lennox (Acting Headmaster), A. Brown (C) Mr M Hams (Coach). M Nuthall, K. Garrod.

give up. The Rondebosch and Paul Roos games were tense meetings which were won becau e the squad maintained sixty minutes of pressure. There also has to be thoughtful, running rugby - there were few weakne es. The front row, the loose forwards, the halve and backs were more than a match for their re pective oppo ition from the great rival rugby chool. Finally, the leader hip: In Andrew Brown and Oarryl Croome the team had two extremely un elfi h and intelligent leaders. No other individual players need be mentioned. The fact that they formed the best U 16C side in many year and that they won the senior rugby award a the most succe sful team of 1976 ay enough. The '0', too, de erve credit. Not only were

Riebeeck, though, was a ign of thing to come. It was a narrow loss 11-0. Then came the 33-0 win over Plumstead 'B', the German chool 'A' went down 29-0, then Rondebosch were beaten 24-12, Bi hop 13-, Paul Roos 6-0, Fi h Hoek 24-0, .A.C .. again, and thi time a win, 9- . Two upsets followed again t Tygerberg 'C' 4-10 and Ysterplaat 'A' 616. However, the team was determined to end the season on a high note. Bishop and Rondebosch came to play us at home and went away having lost again, 12-0 and 9-7 respectively. To have successe like this a team has to have tenacity and comradeship - they played fifteen man rugby because they understood each other so well and refused to

U 15A RUGBY Back Row M Bush. S BUrl. M Fisher. G Grevler. A. Cillie Middle Row 0 Johnson. M Romyn. J Hargatal. A Hume. J Thorne. I Roelofse. A Hooper. Front Row A Erasmus. N Cans. Mr W Lennox. M Hurworth C Moore G Alexander

they the first 'D' team lo complete a full eason ince 1970, but their results, too, were good. They had a slow start losing to .A.C .. 4-) m to D.F. Malan 0- , to Pineland 'B' 0-1 and to Bellville Tech 'B' 4-24. Then came the action and grit that brought eight win in a row. J.J. du Preez 3-D, Rondebo eh 4-0, Paul Roo 12-10, Batavia 'B' 4 0, .A.C .. 6-3, Plum tead 13-14, Durbanville 10-4 and Rondebo eh 19-3.

Pts. For

Pt. Again

179 123

77 92

(Captain). Mr T Nelson (Coach).

UNDER 15 A & B UNDER 15A: Won 6; Drew3; Lost5. Points for 113. Points against 106 UNDER 158: Won 6; Drew 1; Lost 7. Points for 125. Point against 125. The A team had a reasonably successful season. The forwards as a whole played well and a a combination were hard to beat. The back-line, full of talent, found their best form only in the second half ofthe eason. Michael Hurworth proved to be an outstanding captain apd always gave of his best. It can thus be said that the A team did everything together in the finest spirit of the game. The 8 team had a good tart to the season by beating .A.C. 42-0, unfortunately this

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good play faded towards the end of the season. They were a team never lacking in spirit and they enjoyed fully all the matches they played.

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for all their encouragement. N.C.

UNDER 14 C &D

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Both teams had an excellent season this year. Although the C team started off the season poorly, they soon found their stride and developed into a very powerful team characterized by driving forwards and hard running backs. The forwards played their best match of the season against Bishops in pouring rain. Bishops had no an wer to the sustained driving power of an inspired pack which was spearheaded by their captain and th man, Pearson. The backs developed late in the season but moulded into a unit far more efficient than many other schools had in their A teams. The D team lost only 3 matches this year and had they not been drawn consistently against higher teams, would have been unbeaten - all three games being lost either to A or B teams. Although the backline never achieved total unity and hence was not very efficient, Fermor at fly-half played the ball back to the forwards who were never subdued by an opposing pack and thus the match winning factor in this team. Here special praise must go to captain Wiegman who always led his team by example. A serious weakness in both teams however, was the inability of both pack t~ capitalize on the 100 e ball lying on the ground. Unless possession from thi phase i achieved next year, both team will struggle against well-drilled packs. Nevertheless 1976 was an excellent year for both teams.

Well led by Nicholson, the C-team produced some very good results. A disheartening factor was the heavy losses suffered against A and B teams of certain schools not wishing to enter their teams in higher leagues. Although the C-team was never the same from Saturday to Saturday, mainly through players substituting in the B team and through injuries. The pack of forwards played very well together and easily over-shadowed most opposing packs.

UNDER 14 A & B The under 14A is to be congratulated on an excellent 1976 season. Their continual keenness and determination to maintain their splendid record created a magnificent team spirit. It was encouraging to witness SKlLFUL, TECHNICAL and THINKING rugby. The team always played with cohesion under the very good captaincy of Andrew Lloyd. The forward pack was certainly one of the most powerful in the league :v誰.t~ ~sher-Holloway and Dendy-Young mltlating many of the forward drives. Mike de Villiers strengthened the backline consi.d~rably, which improved beyond all recogrutlOn as the season progressed and which contains much potential. Only three matches were lost in the first half of the season none in the second, with the team beating all the strong opposition such as Rondebosch S.A.C.S., Bishops, Paul Roos, etc. It is to b~ remembered that THIS is the first team of the future (1979). The Under 14 B's, although not quite as successful results-wise, had an extremely good season, improving all the time and producing promising players. Once again a tremendous team spirit prevailed. The team worked well under captain Peter Turvey, and the highlight of their sea on was perhaps, the game against Rondebosch i~ which they playedmagnificentlytowin 12-0. Consistent parent support at all the matche was excellent and thank must be

J.W.

UNDER 14 E & F Both the E and F team played regular matches throughout the sea on. The fact that they were rewarded with very few victories can be attributed to two main causes: (a) The two teams acted principally a a reservoir of player who were drawn on to fill in for players from higher teams who were ill; and (b) The E and F team usually found them elves up again t team of C and 0

calibre from other schools. The disruption eau ed by having to provide players for higher teams made it difficult for the E and F side to become coordinated teams, and performance was, at times, scrappy. ome players who erved as uh titute in higher teams ucceeded in playing their way into the e ide ; the e included Richnrd on, Herold, Lanz, ilaitland, ander and Ruger.

especially pleasing and one need only glace at the C team record to gain an inkling of the election problem whi h arose periodically. One of the greatest problems facing a junior team coach is to convince a boy that the ball need to be passed at all and that the other fourteen players can actually be of ome u e, even if only to tackle opponent' he does not particularly fancy tackling. Both teams handled the ball extremely well at the outset and, if one watches the eight and nineyear olds at the Junior, chool, then the rea on become easily apparent. The Powerhouse of the A side was the pack, ably led by example by G. her, which e med to improve with each match thank to the coaching of Tony Blackbeard from Fal e Bay. It wa amusing to ee a

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NDER 13 A & B Thi has certainly been a ea on to remember for both A and B teams, both from a player' and a coach' viewpoint. With regard to the latter the depth of talent was

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B Symmonds. 0 King. N Schrauwen.

Middle Row A Cape M Wheeler

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M Eastwood. M ZWlck 0 Mathews

P Turvey

Front Row C Buchanan D Dendy Young Mr W Lennox (Acting PrinCipal) A Lloyd (Captain). Mr R Crawford (Coach) G FiSher Holloway M De Villiers

sometimes smaller Wynberg pack putting heavier opponents into rapid retreat. Angus Paterson started off as a shy B team skipper, the shyness soon disappeared as the spirit grew. Let me not detract from the backs, for they made good use of liberal supply of balI. It is difficult to single out players here, but D. Thorburn was like a bar of wet soap to most opponents and 1. van Oudtshoorn was a constant reminder that he would be in an A team at most other schools. It is pointed out that the first round games against S.A.C.S. and R.B.H.S. were lost but the second round games were both won. This is what we want - progress.

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The teams were hosted by the Prison's Department Training College who provided excellent accomodation and meals. Leisure times in the evenings were spent listening to coaching lectures, and on one occasion we attended a Civic reception and were addressed by the Mayor of Kroonstad. Apart from the enjoyable rugby which was played, the spirit of fellowship between the players and the organisers was outstanding. Many good and lasting friendships were formed. pecial thanks go to Mr Connellan for the expert coaching that helped me gain selection.

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Spurred on by many well-wishers, including Mr and Mrs Blackbeard, we, together with the hockey team, departed from Cape Town station at 9 p.m. on Friday 1 th June. Afer spending two nights and a day on the train, we arrived at Pretoria Station, where our hosts met the team and took us to the hostel at Pretoria Boys' High. After a short practice in the morning and an early lunch, we were taken on a most interesting guided tour of Pretoria. On the Monday afternoon when we played Pretoria Boys' High the match was watched by a large crowd, which included the 1200 pupils of the school. In a tough game Ivan Petersen cored with two penalties and van Megan kicked the winning points, a penalty and a snap drop-goal; to give us a deserved 12-9 victory over our hard-running opponents. After jubilation over our victory, including a good cinema show, we proceeded early on Tue day morning to t. tithians, a private school of 500 boy . There we were met by our hosts and taken to their home in Johanne burg and treated to their generous ho pitality. On Wedne day we played t. Stithian and were plea ed to have encouragement and support from pectator that included our touring hockey team, ome taunch Old Boy supporter and Mr and Mr Blackbeard. Our team played well but our kicking let us down. Keith Lloyd on the wing, cored a hattrick of tries to give us 12 point against hard tackling and high pirited opponent who eized on everyopportunity that came along.

e&D

Both the under 13C and D teams had successful seasons, winning many of their matches. It was pleasing to ee the good spirit in which the game were played. This was alway present. Our C team did well and won approximately 75% of their matches, while the D's won fewer games but enjoyed them all thoroughly. Our hearty thank are extended to all the parents who so kindly helped with the transport whenever thi was needed. F.v

TOUR 1976

eRA VEN WEEK 1976 On unday, 4th July, the We tern Province Craven Week Rugby Team, ably managed by Mr Engela of Paarl Boy High and coached by Mr Moolman of Paul Roo , arrived at Kroon tad. In his opening address, Dr Cra ven tre ed the real purpo e of Craven Week, and reminded everyone that the purpo e wa to encourage running and enjoyable rugby. "Winning at all Co ts" and a negative approach to rugby should have no place in our country's rugby he said. Province won their first game against Northern Free tate 16-10, and won their econd game again North Western Cape 409, but went down against a weil poli hed Eastern Province side 0-6.

U '3A Back Row 0 Thorburn.

M,ddle Row R Lamprecht

K Eastwood. A Steward

C Hopklns. G Smuts. AMIek.

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K Rlxon. G Laporta

K Eddy. B Cawood

G Sher (Captain). Mr E Bhgnaut (Coach). B Blng (VIce-captain).

Mr A Blackbeard (Coach)

Their kIcker, who remmded u of De Wet Ra , put over four prodigious penalties some from InsIde hIs own half; 0 we had to be ati fied with a lz-all draw.

'chool, to whom we lost by 20 points to 6, I van Peter en scoring two penal ty goal for Wynberg. Yet we were by no mean disgraced by our ide' performance and never howed any ign of lacking again t the onslaught of a team that included al mo t all Tran 'vaal raven w ek players. We actually held them to a 14-6 lead with a minute of two to full time. That evening, tired and yet contented that we had done our be t, we left for Cape Town. All the chap appreciated our ho ts' ho pitality, whileourcoaches, Mr 'onnellan and Mr Fourie were indeed an inspiration and to them we owe our incere thanks for their contribution to a uccessful tour.

On Thursday morning we, together wlth the hockey player, enbu ed at 't. 'tithian and proce ded to the Libanon Gold Mine, where we were taken on an eye-opening tour of the actual underground system and subequently through the refining works. The team were then treated to a ta ty lunch in the company of the Chairmanofthe 'hamber of ~line~. In the afternoon we were taken on an exten~l\路e tour of the African miner' lo(.'allOn~ and also aw the well equipped recreation and !:,porting faclhtlCs they enjoy. On . 'aturdav afternoon wc plaYl路d our toughest game again t King Edward'

THE AZRIEL FINE TROPHY Awards and Trophies

Fitness, he said, is ofparamount importance, especially when one is touring as long as three months. However, the opinion of the All Black coach, J.J. Stewart, was thatif one is chosen to tour with the All Blacks, then it is up to oneselfto keep up ageneral standard of fitness. Besides limbering-up, there was virtually no running(forfitness)atAlI Black practices. Most of the touring party limited their liquid and solid intake, and went on training runs individually. The All Blacks played much touch rugby at practices (with the "rule" that if one is touched, one loses possession). This, they felt helped with handling, quick thinking and reflexes. Another system used at practices was for the two packs to scrum against each other, rather than using a scrumming machine, which is the voguein outh Africa. They found that this way of practice was useful and broughtabouteffectivenessin the scrummage. As the doctor of the touring party, Dr Knight found himself advising J.J. Stewart and the players on various injuries. Two players who had nagging inj uries were Peter Whiting and Grant Batty. The 1,93 metres tall lock, Whiting, has one more vertebra in his back than people usually have. As a result of this he suffers from very painful sciatica. Grant Batty, the winger, has had a problem with his knee. To rectify this, he had to wear a light aluminium brace which was covered with about 10 metres of bandage. Dr Knight then invited questions from the assembly. Why, he was asked, had Duncan Robertson replaced Doug Bruce at fly-halfin the Test team, when Bruce had played so well at Bloemfontein? He replied that J.J. Stewart, the sole selector, had gambled on the fact that it would rain, a Robertson is a wet-weather fly-half. When asked about the result of the next day's Test, he refu ed to comment, saying that predictions are dangerous. The final question was on thesubjectofthe All Black place-kickers. Although there were no recognised kickers in the Test side, id Going had performed reasonably well in Bloemfontein and would kick in the forthcoming test. Mr Lennox thanked Dr Knight and then earned a round of applau e by saying that after hearing of Peter Whiting's extra vertebra, he was convinced that he was one or two vertebrae short.

for 1976

The Azriel Fine Trophy - for the most improved U13/14 player. This cup goes to MICHAEL PATERSON for his progress form relative insignificance in the Ul3C to prominence in the B team where he proved to be a hard-running, hard-tackling centre. The P. de V. WahlTrophy - for the most improved U15/16 player. This trophy goes to ENRICO LUPINI who started the season in the under l5D but worked his way up to the A team where he was an excellent prop who will be remembered for his fine play in the tight-loose and his outstanding forward drives. The Brian Steyl Cup - this cup is awarded to the most improved under 19 player and this year it goes to GRANT DAVIS who played for the U14B in 1972. Knee and back trouble kept him out of rugby until this season. Mter one game for the Fourths, he played three games for the 3rd Team before he was promoted to the Second Team where his play improved tremendously. By the end of the season he certainly would not have disgraced the 1st XV as a lock forward. The Eric Tasker Cup - goes to the overall winner of the Inter-house rugby matches. Thisyearthe cup goes to DE WAAL HOUSE. The Dennis Fagin U13/14/I5 team with the UNDER I3A who had 68 scored against

Junior Cup - for the the best record goes to scored 250 points and them.

The Dennis Fagin Senior Cup for the .U16/19 team with the best record goes to the Ul6C TEAM who scored 179 points and had 77 scored against them.

DR LAURIE

KNIGHT'S W.B.H.S.

VISIT

On Friday, 3rd September, the day before the Third Test between New Zealand and South Africa was played as Newlands, one of the All Black Tourists, Dr Laurie Knight, visited W.B.H.S. and spoke to all the rugby players in the hall. Dr Knight, who stands about 1,85 metres tall, plays lock or flank. He spoke for a short while on his life in New Zealand and then talked about rugby in general and the All Black tour in particular.

A.B.

THANKS

and the staff. We thank Mr Tasker for his valuable talks on what is required of boys playing in various positions. Mr Payne is thanked for hi preparation of fields and for his helpfulne s in many matters. The boys who supply sand, water and oranges on Saturday mornings are also thanked for their valuable ervices. The boys who prepare the rugby balls for practices and matches are al 0 thanked as i Mr Nelson who upervi es their activities. Messrs H. Cawood & R. Bridgens of Afrox are thanked for upplying the cylinder of nitrogen and its guages. The task of pumping balls is now much easier! T. Knight who writes reports on all first team matches is also thanked. These reports will be filed in the library. Geale and Durrance are thanked for writing out results of matches. Cunliffe, Press attache and results secretary, is thanked for his contribution to rugby at Wynberg. Finally, we thank Mrs Edgar and the other ladie who man the tuckshop and who supply cut oranges for the players.

Mr Blackbeard's interest in rugby and the support he gives are greatly appreciated. We are well·equipped, we receive and entertain touring teams and we undertake tours. All thi is due to the support he gives. The coaches give a great deal of time, enthusiasm and knowledge to rugby at Wynberg. Not only do they pend their regular two afternoons and aturday mom· ings of each week with their teams, but they have their extra practice during breaks or after chool, they have team meeting ,t~ey read their law books and read coachmg manuals. lt is due to this keenne that our standard of play this year was so high. rt has already been pointed out that in the last game, again t R.B.H .. we won 75% of the malche . On that day all under 13, under 14, all but one under 15, all under 16 game and the under 19A match were won by Wynberg. During the second half of the season no A team lost .A.C .. Plum tead or Rondebo ch. The excellence of this record is probably due to our coaches. Congratulations and sincere thanks to them all. The coaches for 1976 were: Mr Connellan (U19A); Mr Fourie (UI9B); Mr Corbitt(U 19 C & D); Mr Marinus (U 19£); Mr Louw (U 16A & B); Mr Harris (U16C & D); Mr Nelson (U15A & B); Mr Crous (U 15 & D); Mr Torr & Mr Ingpen ( 15£), Mr Crawford (U 14A & B); Mr Weil U14 & D); Mr Vale (UI4E & F), Mr Blignaut (U 13A & B) and Mr van Vuuren (U 13 & D). Mr Eachus helped with U 14 coaching and, with all other coaches. proved mo t obliging when asked to help with team and with travelling. Once again we have had many outside referees controlling our games. We thank the referees appointed by the W.P. chools' Rugby Union and alo the referees we invited to take charge of matches. Those we invited include Me r Greenblatt, Boonzaaier, R. Ba ·tin, M. Ba tin, mith, Levy, Edward, hapiro, Page, Hopwood, Cleary, Rodrigues, Broster, P. & T. Blackb ard, Wolmaran, Louw, Hirschberg, Hurworth and Pearson and Drs Ger and Katz. ome of these gentlemen have given the school much of their time. Whatever they have done ha been much appreciated by boys, pectator

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HOUSE GAMES 1976 LOG

Under 19: P. Rhodes de Waal Wellington van Riebeeck Littlewood

W. L. D. F. A. Pts.

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0 3 2

4 1 2 0 3

0 3 4 0 2

3 1 0 3 2

0 0 0 0 0

6 54 47 24 2 38 4 6 19 26

0 6 4 8 2

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3 76 53 12 70 0 0 68 43 11

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Under 15: Rhodes de Waal Wellington van Riebeeck Littlewood

ompliments

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of Maskew Miller

Under 13: Rhodes de Waal Wellington van Riebeeck LittIewood Final Log: Rhodes de Waal Wellington van Riebeeck LittIewood

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21 o 112 o 9 1 102 o 62

154 112 80 74 37

whether at home or away. Defeat must be accepted with good grace and victory with humility.

2 4 0 6

U12A Team After a very promlsmg start, the UI2A team seemed to lose concentration during the second half of the season. Mistakes followed mistakes, kicking seemed to become more important than running and their whole game fell apart. Although they did make an effort to pull themselves back into an effective match-winning rhythm, their tackling was found wanting. Poor tackling often allowed their opponents to get back into the game. In their last match of the season they paid the penalty for irresolute defence when they were comprehensively beaten by Rondebosch after being down 7-6 at half-time.

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RUGBY - JUNIOR

U12B The U 12B rugby side had a very good season. Of 13 matches played they lost only 3. Included in the 13 matches were 4 against A sides. Indi vidually there were no real stars in the side but the team always went onto the field with a positive approach.

During this very enjoyable and productive season, 110 matches were played by Junior School teams against other schools. A total of 9 teams played inter-school rugby while a further 150 boys took part in our internal "Mini-Rugby". These boys were enthusiastically and most capably coached by Messrs. J. Oosthuizen, C. Alexander, E. Richards, N. Hoy, E. Chantler,J. Willis and R. Breetzke. Mrs. T. Wynne and the Tuckshop Committee once again supplied oranges and served refreshments on Saturday mornings. This service is greatly appreciated by all concerned. With an increase in the number of teams this year in both the Junior and High Schools, playing space has been at a premium. All our teams had to manage with only one match practice a week supplemented by daily 20 minute "run arounds". Have you ever thought how long a player actually has the ball in his possession during a game? I am sure that it wiJl be a surprise to many to learn that no player has his hands on the ball for longer than one minute and usually much less. What is he doing for the restofthegame? Heshould be supporting his own team or putting the opposition under pressure - this is what makes a game of rugby such a team game. We as coaches, players and parents must at all times expect and display the highest standards of behaviour and sportsmanship both on the field and from the touch-line. We m ust respect the a uthori ty of the referee at alI times and ensure that we do nothing to discredit the game, our heritageor our school

TEAM SPIRIT AND 15 MAN RUGBY were their watchwords. My advice to them is to remember that rugby is a game to be ENJOYED by all who play it. If you lose, good luck to the better team ON THE DA Y. Find out where your team, and you as an individual, went wrong and try to correct these faults in the next match. U12C I am sure that all the boys who played for the U12C team this year enjoyed their rugby. Unfortunately they did not have very much time to practise but, in spite of this, their record shows that they were opponents to be reckoned with. UllA The UilA rugby team developed into a very fine team. The forwards always gave of their best and played very well. The loose trio of Buckland, Cilliers and Daly were very effective and at times outstanding. The opposition, especially the back-line, were always aware of them. The tight forwards assured us of many scrums against much heavier packs. The front row of Phyfer, Romyn (hooker) and Glaum was solid. R. Romyn showed up as a fine prospect as a hooker. M. Guld and H. Connellan, our two

WYNBERG

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12A RUGBY TEAM

Back Row R Broadhead, W Marks, G. Louw. H MervIs, M Louw. Standing

S Rodrtgues, D Meeser

V Thackwray,

G Thurston.

B van RIJswIJk. I. Lamb.

Seated M Gregory. L Ryan, Mr J F Oosthuizen (Coach). J Buckland, Mr C. Alexander (Coach), I Koenlngsfesl. D Marcheslnl

ound. J. Kruger played very well on the wing and had many a fine run. He mustjust learn to go for the corner. . Heilbron was also a hard runner and a ound tackler, but his play seemed to deteriorate towards the end. C. imons came in a full-back after being scrum-half for the B side and surprised us all with hi ability. Well done, Craig. All in all, r fe I it has be n a very ucces ful and enjoyable sea on.

locks, did sterling work in the line-outs and scrums. M. Guld developed into a fine lineout jumper. In the loose-scrum all the forward showed what good players they were. The back-line took a while to settle down, but once confidence wa gained, they ran very impressively and hawed ound defence. D. Breed (capt.) improved a great deal at scrum-half and is a very fine pro pect. His combination with H. Taylor at fly-half wa instrumental in the improvement of the backline. H. Taylor howed what a fine rugby player he is. A real crash-tackler and a fine runner with the ball. He played very well at fly-half. M. Cawood and D. chell developed a good combmation at centre and (at last) developed attacking flair. Their defence was

lIB The season started off well with several notable wins, particularly the match played against Bishops which we won. Unfortunately, several successive defeats later in the ea on owing mainly to lack of support and

poor defence hammered at the team's confidence. Many valuable lessons were learnt and much of the initial spirit towards the end of the season. They should enjoy greater success next season.

that it will now become a regular feature on the UlO calendar. Our grateful thanks to Mr Hopwood for assistance given in refereeing these games.

As many boys showed enthusiasm, a C team was introduced during the second half of the season. After a very shaky start the team soon learnt the rudiments of the game. An enthusiastic Old Boy, Dick Barnett, took this team under his wing and built a good team spiriL.

MINI RUGBY The Welsh Rugby Union recently devised this 9-a-side game which we brought into practice fully this year. It is a modified and simplified game played by our internal league involving mainly td.l and 2 groups. It is played across the field i.e. between the 25 yard line and goal-line. Much excitement was added to the game when portable minrugby posts were constructed and donated by Mr Melliar, who is an Old Boy. We are very grateful for this added stimulus. During the eason we played mini-matches against several schools with the emphasis on pure unrestricted enjoyment, the results were that both sides, the referee (continuity supervisor) and parents won the games.

UlO A successful sea on. I think this simple sentence sums it all up. UlOA In all, ten games were played this season. The analysis of these games is: won seven, drawn one, lost two. Thus we have had what may be termed a fairly successful sea on. More important than this though, is the fact that the side developed a brand of rugby which, if encouraged, will become a delight to spectators and players alike. It is great fun to see the non-player gradually develop into a solid ball-player as his knowledge of the game improves. Added to this is the development of both, personality and confidence, both on the field and in the classroom. Also of importance is the in terest shown by parents in their sons and the side he plays for. Our grateful thanks to them for providing spectators and transport whenever needed. A special word of thanks to the father who could notcontain themselves as pectators alone and became actively involved with this team by providing a pre-requisite for any game - namely a good referee.

& long as YOUVe gotamatch, YOUVe got a friend.

UIOB The team had a most succe sful season, having lost only one game. A definite pattern of play developed at the beginning of the season. The forwards were the power behind the team's success, but as the sea on wore on, the back-line began to settle down. lt also became apparent that the boys had realized that rugby is a team game. With this golden rule established, there was nothing that could stop them. UlOe An under IOC was started in the latter half of this season. This has proved so ucce sful

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Cricket at Wynberg continues to maintain its high standard although we are having nothing ofbrilliance to report in the activities of our senior teams this season. Our junior sides ha ve done well. The South African Nuffield week was held in Cape Town during January of this year, and once again it was a great success. Stephen Howell and Ricky Farrant were our representatives selected to represent their Province. The two Western Province teams selected for this week acquitted themselves well especially the B side under the capable captaincy of John During of R.B.H.S. who was eventually chosen as vice-captain of the S.A. Nuffield XI, together with Danie du Toit of Paul Roos, our other W.P. selection. The S.A. Nuffield XI played comparatively well against Eddie Barlow's strong Provincial side. Congratulations to these two outstanding cricketers. In our School Team our bowling ability is far superior to the batting technique. With practice, dedication, determination and application this latter weakness can be eliminated. Under the coaching of our professional, Graham Barlow, the team was moulded into a functional unit and, with the help of Mr Brian Ingpen, who was in charge of them, they tried hard to improve the performance of the team. Stephen Dalton took over the captaincy from Stephen Howell and has tried very hard. He will have to infuse a tenacious spirit into his side to encourage them to turn all incidents in a match to our favour. The results and example of the senior teams always affect the spirit in a school club. Thejunior players emulate the attitudes and confidence of their peers. We would like to see the swagger and confidence return as our sides take the field either when fielding or batting. Graham Barlow has been scoring consistently weU in matches for his county, Middlesex, and Brian Ingpen, who has recently returned from furlough in Britain, tells me that Graham is hoping to be selected

for a tour in our ummer season. This will mean another coaching change for the club next season - and good luck to you Graham! At the close of the season Chris Hyland headed the bowling averages although Peter Hanmer bowled the most overs and also took the most wickets. Barry Snowball had the highest batting average, although Steve Dalton was the most consistent batsman in the team. Peter Hanmer was the most consistent junior all-rounder and can be singled out as the most promising of our younger players. Itis with gratification and sincere pleasure that I can record the successes of uur under 15A and under 14A teams under the supervision of Eddy Blignaut and Keith Richardson respectively. In the under 15A we have some individual players of outstanding ability: "Smiler" Bridgens, our talented wicketkeeper and opening batsman, has with Andrew Cillie set a high standard of efficiency for this team. Cillie is a very gifted allrounder and a batsman of distinction. Angus Uoyd, Derek Johnson, Kenneth Herringer and Wayne Gabb have contributed to the success of this team from time to time. Any team that has six stars should eclipse all opposition. David Peacock has captained his side astutely. Once again I must record our thanks and sincere gratitude to the staff coaches for their untiring dedication and devotion above the call of duty. Messrs Lindsay Eachus (2nd XI), Johan Louw (3rd Xl), Colin Vale(4th XI) and Vere Parkins (5th Xl) coached the senior sides, while Eddy Blignaut supervised the under 15 teams with Christo Crous. Keith Richardson was in charge of the under 14 players with Mike Harris, Richard Marinus and the ever-green Alf Morris looking after the week-day under 140 team which plays more matches than any other team in any given season. Keep it up Alf! Keith Richardson and his staff of keen and willing boarder supervise the maintenance and di tribution of cricket gear to teams. All our team are very well equipped and our Headmaster, ĂŞhool Committee and P.T.A.

are to be thanked for their adequate provision in thi department. Mr Jack Payne, our efficient and re pected groundsman, and his staff have again provided the club with turf wickets having excellent playing surfaces, especially on our two main field. He contends with many major problems but will alway go the extra mile when necessary, and is most co-operat-

isers for hospitality weeks.

their hard work and for the afforded our players during these

AWARDS The John Lindsay Bat: for the batsman scoring the most run for the 1st XI: R. Farrant. The Da uid Powell Cup: for the most accomplished batsman in the 1st Xl: R. Farrant. Honours: S. Howell (re-award); R. Farrant. Colours: . Dalton; G. Forbes; R. Farrant (reaward); P. Hanmer; D. Hawla; S. Howell re-award); C. Hy!and; K. Miller; K. Munnik (re-a ward). Batting (for making a century): R. Farrant; G. utherland.

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Every match must have two umpire to uphold fairne in the game. To all the staff member and parent and friend who as i t in the dutie we would again expres our gratitude. Without you cricketwould lose its high standard as a game for sportsmen. [n thi regard [ would like to thank Messrs Howell, Rosuter and aunders particularly for helping with the 1st XI. fn the same way we must thank the scorers, especially Roy Rudolphe who scored for the first XI. One of the joys of coach ing chool boys is to be associated with the enior cricketer who have achieved greater ucce se in later life. More especially thi year ha it been the junior member of the W.P. urrie up quad. Garth le Roux had an outstanding season for Eddie Barlow's We tern Province team a did Alan Lamb and Gary Bricknell, Mike Bowditch who did so well a captain of the W.P. B team was al 0 the captain of Technical College, the winning club team in our enior competition. Well done Mike! Mike has always played and encouraged a type of cricket with which we at Wynberg are happy to associate ourselve. Mickey Giles, John Cawood and Neville Budge, all Old Boy , helped Techs to win the league. On the catering ide we would again thank our cricketing mothers for their help in running the tuck hop so efficiently. Mesdames Hanmer, Howell and Wallender hould be mentioned in particular. The lunches provided at Littiewood House are always enjoyed by the 1 t XI and their vi itors. Matron and the staff are to be thanked for thi provision. The Hou e matches were played more competitively and more seriously this year_ In this type of cricket the responsi bie players of the future are easily spotted and these games provide an excellent means by which spectators can di cover the talent of the future. The eptember Weck will be held in Kimberley thi year. We would like to expres our appr ciation and thank to the organ-

J. Mathew 1st Xl CRICKET

Fourth Term 1975 After the Cape chools' Cricket Week in eptember (report in 1975 magazine) the first eleven settled down to hard practice under the enthusiastic Mr Graham Barlow. Fish Hoek cau ed an upset when they crashed through our top five batsmen for only 26 runs. The tail wagged but our total of 6 runs wa pas ed by Fish Hoek with three wickets left. Mitigating factors were a damp pitch and intermittent rain which never allowed the batsmen to settle down. Hostile bowling by Farrant (5/12) and Forbes had Plumstead 47/6 but a fight-back enabled them to reach 136. Dalton (35), Miller (24) and Hadwen (21) laid a good foundation but a batting collapse let Plumstead take the match by nine runs. A combined Wynberg/Rondebosch side taak on Alma 2A. Forbes and Farrant bowled well but the former was unlucky to see two catches dropped - both by our boys. Our batsmen fared reasonably against a good Alma attack but credit must also go to Green and Barnard of Rondebosch. Alma won in the limited number of overs. Tension ~as rife toward the close of our match against Pinelands when Hanmer, Hawla and Forbes skittled for 62. We had to fight our way to victoryand in the process lo t even wickets. It wa unfortunate that Howell wa incapacitated for most of the match after being injured while taking a brilliant diving catch to his left. We aw a good batting performance again t a rea onably strong Bergvliet side_

A resolute 73 from Howell and swashbuckling knocks from Miller (43)and Farrant (40) helped to amass 193/6 declared. Hawla (50/3) bamboozled the opposition with a fine display of leg-spin bowling. Sportsmanlike attitudes always leave a pleasant taste. The Bergvliet Nuffield batsman Bridgens, having been bowled by Hawla's googly acknowledged the delivery before leaving the field. Later our wicketkeeper Robertson appealed for a stumping but immediately apologised and withdrew the appeal - he apparently did not have the ball when he broke the wicket. These were proud moments in schoolboy cricket. Stephen Howell, Ricky Farrant, David Hawla and "Saucy" Robertson left us at the end of 1975. Throughout their spell in the First Eleven they have worked hard for the team. We wish them well in the future. Particularly do we thank Howell for his resolute and selfless captaincy over two years. Thank you, Steve!

deserves special mention. Peter Hanmer, Steve Dalton and Keith Miller haveenhanced their reputations over the term but the enthusiastic Gary Forbes has been a little off target although it must be said that he has lost a few wickets in the slips. Excellen t seam bowling by Bishops and inexperienced batting led to our dismal 69 in the first match of the year. New-cap Grant Cawood snatched two Bishops' wickets but their 70/4 represented the ease of their victory. Again the blood-pressure rose in our encounter with Pinelands whose 109 nearly became a winning score. The sound efforts by Chris Hyland and Peter Hanmer turned possible defeat into a narrow victory although it was left to the last wicket to score the eight runs necessary for victory. Our defeat by eight wickets at the hands of Herzlia in a Clicks Knock-out Match was indeed unfortunate, and only Kevin Munnik came out of the match with any degree of competence. An aggressive start against Paul Roos faded in the all-too-familiar batting collapse. We had no answer to the South African Nuffield player, Dawie Du Toit, who proved to be a threat with bat and ball. Form returned in our two-day match against Cape Town Cricket Club. Led by Graham Barlow, our batsmen fought their way to the very respectable score of 19l. Peter Hanmer (45) and Grant Cawood (25) had an excellent stand of 87 which produced sparkling and attacking batting. With the ball, Peter Hanmer's 2/55 in 25 overs was a sound display of accurate seam bowling. Although our second innings came apart, Cape Town had to battle to win the match on the last ball. The sporting and encouraging attitude of the Cape Town players was outstanding but one wonders whether schoolboys do begin with any advantage when playing against men's teams . Lusty hitting was a feature of this year's Old Boys' Match. The "veterans" amassed 229 in quick time but again it was Hanmer's bowling which had the opposition groping at times. Munnik and Barlow provided stout opposition but it was particularly Keith Miller's six boundaries in 41 which produced sparkle. It was perhaps a pity that Gary Bricknell, the provincial spinner, was asked to bowl throughout our innings. Against oUI top-order it was fair game but the lower order could not cope. Hanmer' 1/24 in 15 over does not reflect

Results of Matches (Note: Rain prevented play in our fixtures agains SACS and Paul Roos Gymnasium).

us Fish Hoek: Wynberg 86 (Munnik 19, R. Bing 13) Fish Hoek 88/7 (Farrant 5/19) Lost by 3 wickets

us Plumstead: Plumstead 136 (Farrant 5/12; Miller 2/10) Wynberg 127 (Dalton 35; Miller 24; Hadwen 21). Lost by 9 runs.

us Pinelands: Pinelands 62 (Hawla 2/4; Hanmer Forbes 2/22). Wynberg 63/7 (Miller 14) Won by 3 wickets

3/12;

us Berguliet: . Wynberg 193/6 (Howell 73; Miller 43; Farrant 40). Bergvliet 106 (Hawla 5/30; Farrant 2/5; Hanmer 2/9). Won by 87 runs. AVERAGES

(September - December 1975)

First Term 1976 Without our sheet anchors Howell and Farrant, our relatively young and inexperienced team had to rely on their own resources. A feature has been the greatly improved fielding and here Chri Hyland

his accuracy and movement in our match against Plumstead. Their 169 declared and our poor batting performance put them ahead by 10 runs at the elo e. Grant Cawood had a grand attacking knock, omething which others hould note. teve Dalton, Keith Miller, Gary Forbes and Barry nowbalI put up a ound batting di play for us to ask Rondebosch to make 144. Chns Hyland (4 29) Look the heartoutof the Rondebosch batting line-up while earlier Forbes and Hanmer had laid a good foundation with hostile and attacking bowling. Our thank go to Mrs Hanmer and her team of ladie who operate the tuckshop during our matches while the support of

taff-members and parents is always encouraging. More Old Boys would be a tremendous boost. To Mr Barlow we are indebted for his absolute enthusiastic desire that the team should do weil. Mr Payne and Mr Mathew, as always, have provided fields and organisation while their interest in tremendouslyencouraging. The team ha had an uphill struggle but, above all, they have given of their best and have been weil led by teve Dalton to whom must go thank for efficient organisation. I am confident that from the experiences of the 1975 76 ea on, the team will consolidatefor the future. B.D. Ingpen

FIRST CRICKET TEAM 1976 Back Row G Cawood. P Hanmer, G Forbes, M van Rensburg, G Sutherland. Middle Row R Rudolphe (Scorer), R DaVies, A Marcheslnl, G Blng

R. Blng, T. Broomfield,

B Snowball,

Seated K Miller, Mr B Ingpen (Manager), S Dalton (Captain), Mr N R Blackbeard (Headmaster), C Hyland (Vice-Captain), Mr J Mathew, K Munnik Absent

Mr G. Barlow (ProfeSSional Coach)

Results of Matches

2nd XI The Second xl was a strong side on paper. We were a spirited combination, and all the games were played in the manner in which cricket should be played. Our statistics are not a true reflection of the standard of cricket which we played. We played 8, won 1, drew 2, and lost 5. We often played our opponents' first teams, but we could have done better than we did. Thanks to Mr Eachus for his keenness which spread among us. There were constantly players being promoted to the first side (8 in all), but his and our keenness never failed. Thanks to all the parents for their support and especially to Mrs. Wallender for running the tuck shop. The following represented the Seconds: R. Bing; J. Hadwen; R. Tyson; R. Hawla; R. Davies; G. Bing; R. Symmonds; B. Snowball; A. Wallender; G. Bell; D. Lindun; V. van Rensburg; M. van Rensburg and G. Sutherland.

us Bishops Wynberg 69 (Marchesini 14) Bishops 70/4 (Cawood 2/11) Lost by 6 wickets. us Pinelands High School: Pinelands 109 (Miller 2/6; Cawood 2/11) Wynberg 111/9 (Hyland 32; Miller 21; Dalton 16) Won by 1 wicket us Herzlia Wynberg 68 (Munnik 20) Herzlia 83/2 Lost by 8 wickets. us Paul Roos Wynberg 111 (Miller 35; Dalton 18) Paul Roos 114/4 Lost by 6 wickets us Cape Town Cricket Club Wynberg 191 (Barlow 52; Hanmer Cawood 25) C.T.C.C. 269 (Hanmer 2/55) Wynerg 98 (Barlow 24) C.T.C.C. 22/3 (Hanmer 2/10) Lost by 7 wickets.

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us Old Boys Old Boys 229 (Bakkum 81; Reyneke 48; B. Smith 32; Barlow 3/51; Hanmer 2/43) School 137 (Miller 41; Munnik 29; Barlow 23; Dalton 18) Lost by 92 runs. us Plumstead Plumstead 169/6 dec. (Miller 2/39) Wynberg 61 (Cawood 17) Lost by 108 runs.

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Batting: Snowball Dalton Miller Munnik Forbes Van Rensburg Hanmer Cawood Marchesini

22,0 17,7 17,4 13,0 12,4 12,0 10,7 8,6 7.5

Av. 26,1 22,1 19,9

BOWLING A VERAGES Runs Wkts. Bell 137 9 Wallender 10 159 Sutherland 5 81

Av. 15,2 15,9 16,2

Results us Bishops II Bishops 169/8 (Bell 5/26; Lindup 2/37) W.B.H.S. 99 (Davies 29; Hadwen 26) Lost by 70 runs

us Rondebosch Wynberg 144 (Dalton 42; Forbes 27; Miller 26; Snowball 17 n.o.) Rondebosch 118/8 (Hyland 4/29) Match Drawn. Auerages

BA TI'ING AVERAGES Inn. N.O. Tot. R. Bing 6 157 J. Hadwen 7 155 M. v Rensburg 6 117

us Sea Point I W.B.H.S. 67 (Davies 19) Sea Point 68/5 (Wallander Lost by 5 wickets

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us Berguliet I Bergvliet 17 / (Bell 2/1 2/37; Hawla 3/24) W.B.H.S. 56/9 (Hadwen 25) Draw

Bowling: Hyland 6/79 = 13,2 Hanmer 13/195 = 15,0 Miller 7/159 = 22,7 Cawood 5/11 = 23,6 Forbes 5/249 = 49,

.A.C.S. II W.B.H .. 144 (Sutherland Rensburg 22) .A.C.S 104/ (Bell 2/3, Wallander 2/14)

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vs Paarl B.H. 1 P.B.H. 112 (Munnik 3/4; utherland W.B.H .. 69 (Hadwen 17, Bing 15) Lost by 43 run vs Old Boys W.B.H .. 214 (Bing Lindup 27) Old Boys 197 Won by 17 runs vs

aggre si ve cricket throughout. Bishops, our strongest opponents next to Westerford, suffered 3 run路outs, all due to magnificent fielding by our team. Watling, Organ and Vann did duty as opening bowlers and had some good games. Maile, as our spinner, tied up our opponents well and took a number of crucial wickets. Our batsmen did well in all matches. teady batting produced good scores. Munnik, Organ, Maile, Moch and Bendix scored ome good totals. Our number il, Croome, saved the Tygerberg match when promoted to No. . He batted splendidly and scored 17 runs, thereby frustating the fast bowlers again t him and the Tygerberg hopes of victory. All members of the team enjoyed our games under the captaincy of Bendix, and we hope to go from strength-to-strength.

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ettlers I W.B.H. 124 (Hadwen 60; Wallendar ettler 125/5 (Wallendar 3/16) Lo t by 5 wicket

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R.B.H. . JJ W.B.H. . 162/5 (M. van Rensburg 55; ymmonds 24; Tyson 24) Rondebosch 16615 (V. van Rensburg 2/3

3rd XI vs R.B.H. . W.B.H .. 69/3 (Organ 29; Vann 6/10) R.B.H .. 67/10 Wynberg won by 7 wickets vs Bishop W.B.H .. 146/3 (Munnik n.o.) Bishops 154/6 Draw v

.A.C .. W.B.H. Maile .A.C .. Wynberg

4th Xl The fourth team enjoyed the second half of the eason but was only moderately successful, in winning 3, drawing 2 and losing 3. Many of the opponents were too strong for us, but we alway managed to avoid a really calamitous defeat. Time and again Murie's very consistent spinning saved the side from disaster. The big moment of the season was Lourens' near century (2 runs short) against Bishops. Schluter had several good innings. Results: Wins: vs ACS; vs CBC; vs Bishops Losses: vs Lansdowne; vs Plumstead; vs Sea Point. Draws: vs Voortrekker; vs Zwaanswyk.

4 n.O.; Moch 27

. 1 616 (Organ 51; Bendix 32; Cape 7/59 (incl. hat路trick) 12 110 won by 5 runs

We terford W.B.H .. 72/10 We terford 73/4 Lo t by 6 wickets Tygerberg W.B.H .. 10 17 (Organ 5/2; Munnik Tygerberg 104/ 10 Won by 3 wickets

U 15A Cricket The U15A side is a side possessing players for almost every occasion. They have fast bowlers, off pinners and a leg spinner. They have ound opening batsmen (at times brilliant), a cavalier middle order and a tail capable of s.taving off defeat when the higher order has collapsed. There is even a wicketkeeper-batsman and David Peacock is an astute captain. The openers, Bridgens and Cillie, once cored 142 between them for a lO-wicket win. Herringer once took 7 wickets for runs,

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'Rain stopped play' was nearly our lot during thi term, but of the 5 matches played we won 3, lo t 1 and dramatically failed to win the Bi hop game. Thi game was typical of the performance of the team in that they played trong pon or d page: With the

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Back Row K Breed. W Gabb. J Hams. D Wilson. K Hernnger. A Cillie. H Page Front Row A Lloyd. K Brtdgens. Mr N Blackbeard. D Peacock ICapt ) Mr E Bllgnaut (Coach). 5 Darvel. D. Johnson

including a hat-trick. Later in the sea on Johnson showed that he could tie good batsmen down completely with his accurate off- pin, Uoyd that he could nag the best of bowling and Gabb that. he could di turb the most. stubborn of partnerships. This type of side hould be one which could take Wynberg back to former levels of achievement and. although they have had the ervice of a profe sional. the future does not seem that rosy. What produce the mediocre results and a disappointed profe ional? The an wer lie perhap in a word attitude. Thi doe affectconfidence, concentration. con i tency, aggre sion and dedication. There i a lack of omething of the cricket "atmo phere" (which may be seen in our dearth of talent. - we truggled to field two sides initially). Few U15's attend Newland matche and virtually none bother about statIstics - either their own or those of the star. Neverthele . t.heir matche are enjoyable aturday morning outings.

For the record: Played ,labandoned midway; won 3, lost 3, drew 1.

.A.C .. Wynberg 95/5 (Bridgens 56) .A.C .. 96 6 .A.C. . won by 4 wickets

u Plumstead Wynberg 44 1 (Herringer 7 Plum Lead 43 all out Wynberg won by 9 wickets u

t. Georges Wynberg 142 for no wicket (Bridgens Cillie 72) t. Georg 13 (John son 4 27) Wynberg won by 10 wicket

v Bi-hap A Wynberg 116 (Gabb 39. Uoyd 29) Bi -hop II 6 Bi hops won b 4 wickets

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U14 XI First Term 1976 The under 14 year is a most important one in a young cricketer's development. It is here that the knowledge is indicated, that enjoymen t of the game of cricket stems from a thorough mastery of the basics. It is no good learning how to perfect the sweep if one does not know how to back up, or run between the wickets. lt is here, too, that the young aspirant cricketer learns thatdedlcation and concentration are the fundamentals of good cricket. Fortunately this was learnt early by the U14A. Enthusiastically l~d by Bing, the side rallied together and, at times, played exceptional cricket. Dreyer, on frequent occasions, displayed concentrated watchfulne s in batting - and often was the occasion when he saved the side by concentrating and staying at the crease. Uoyd was the sides leading run-getter with the ability to hit the ball to all corners of the field. His 60 against Bishops was an innings worthy of a cricketer many years his seni?r - however, occasional rash shots are sttll proving his downfall. Sneyders headed the list for the most wickets, but he must develop more aggression in his play if he is going to be a really great bowler. This is a most competent team which merits watching in the future. Many players have the potential to do well, namely Cawood's hat路trick against Rondebosch, and a fine 36 by Van Oudtshoorn against .A.C.S. - and once the side matures and the players learn to get their heads down and concentrate at all times, it will prove a most useful Wynberg 1st Xl.

Wynberg 9/3 (Cillie 52 n.o.) Plumstead 14616 (Peacock 3/32) Match Drawn.

us Fi h Hoek Fish Hoek 9 I Match abandoned

us Bishops B Wynberg 621 Bishops B 60 (John on 416; Wilson 3/24) Wynberg won by 2 wickets

us Rondebo ch Wynberg 71 Rondebo ch 157/6 (Gabb 3/44) R.B.H.S. won by 6 run U15B xl After a disastrous start to the season, losing by 10 wickets to Bishops, the U 15B team never looked back again and went on to beat team after team. Many of the matches were decided in the last few minutes'of the game, and the match against Plu~stead ended with a victory for Wynberg Wlth the last balI of the day. Although there were no real stars in the side, team spirit played a very important part in their many successes. Geoffrey Palser, the captain, through wise bowling changes and good field placing, always kept the players alert and wide awake. GOOD PERFORMANCES:

Batting: Andrew: 23; 25; 52 not out. Breed: 67; 28 KasseI: 2 Page: 29

us Bishops Wynberg 110/8 (Uoyd 29; Cawood 24) Bishops 113/5 (Sneyders 3/22) Bishops won by 5 wickets

Bowling: Breed 5/2; 6/1 KasseI: 61l7; 4/14 Hochfelden: 4/19; 3/11 Davel: 31 ; 3/9 Page: 4/3

us Plumstead Wynberg 7/8 (Dreyer 25; van Oudtshoorn 22) Plumstead- 89/4 Plumstead won by 6 wickets

Results: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

lost to Bishops by 10 wickets Beat Fish Hoek by 42 runs beat Rondebosch by 42 runs beat Plumstead by 54 runs beat Hottentots Holland by 7 runs drew against Savio (rain stopped play) beat Sea Point by 3 wickets lost to Westerford A by 4 wickets.

us Rondebosch Wynberg 99/9 (Dreyer 26 n.o.) Rondebosch 54/9 (Cawood 5132) Match drawn

us Fish Hoek Wynberg 60/3 (van Oudtshoorn 24) Fish Hoek 53110 (Snyders 314; Uoyd 3/6) Wynberg won by 7 wickets

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Under 14B Results:

THE TEAM: G. Rightford; R. Anderson; K. Bames; M. Ruthel; C. Atmore; D. King; E. Rudolphe; B. Trevaskis; G. Piekering, D. Everett; N. Clancy.

7/2/76 vs Settlers Wynberg 50/10 Settlers 5 /3 Settlers won by 7 wickets.

If success is measured in games won, this has not been a very successful year so far. However, if one measures it in hard-fought, interesting cricket, then the squad has been successful. The first match revealed our weakness lack of a penetrating bowling attack. We could score runs but we did not seem to be able to prevent our opponents scoring either. The results were close scores, cliff-hanger matches in fact. The Bergvlietgame went to the last minute of time and, after putting on thirteen runs in the last two overs, we were 1 run short oftheirtotal in the end. Rightford's 19 runs were a feature ofthat game. Against Milnerton our bowling was better, and at the crease Piekering and Barnes, in a partner-

11/2/76 vs Bergvliet A Bergvliet 55/10 Wynberg 54/2 Match drawn 21/2/76 vs Milnerton Wynberg 50/3 Milnerton 46/10 Wynberg won by 7 wickets 6/3/76 vs Bishops Bishops 82/1 Rain stopped play. 13/3/76 vs R.B.H.S. Wynberg 76/10 Wynberg lost by R.B.H. . 8/10

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20/3/76 vs V.C.B.C.; Wynberg 7/10 Match drawn C.B.C.75/9

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TEAM

A. Sneyders, D Dendy-Young, M Hili, D King, T Drury

Seated B Cawood, A. Lloyd, Mr N Blackbeard, Oudtshoorn.

B Blng, Mr K CRIchardson,

G Dreyer, I. van

was attributable mainly to the fact that he could consistently bowl a good length in line with the stumps. Engelke improved quite remarkably and became a very useful little wicket-keeper. Lewis showed that he could get his head down when the team was in trouble, and he scored many runs as can be seen in the results report. Kassei who was dropped as a bowler from the U148 team, turned out to be a fine opening batsman. On occasions, however, he did tend to be rather rash and would very often play very attacking shots from the first few balls of the innings. Wilson has remarkable potential but lacks concentration and dedication.

hip of 34 runs, set us on course to win. The fourth match was rained out after Bishops had used two soggy balls to reach 2. Against Rondebosch our tail-enders just failed to hold out for eight more runs. The last match was also tense, our fielding was good but the match was drawn. Much credit for the good team spirit must go to the captain, Grant Rightford, whose sound knowledge of the game earned the cooperation of his team mates and should ensure a successful end to the season. Under l4C: The under 14C team had a fairly good season. In their first match they showed considerable determination in beating 8ishops. In the second match however, they slumped rather badly, but they did pull out all the stop in their third game, a return match against Rondebosch. Lewis scored 4 runs in this match. In their 4th match, the Wynberg boys were well on top against Bishops when rain stopped play. During this game, Devlin managed to bowl three batsmen in three successive balls. Quite a remarkable feat - a hat-trick! In their 5th game, the U14C collapsed badly and ubsequently lost the match by wickets. However, they were playing against an U14A team and possibly this was the main rea on for their defeat. The U14C lost their 6th match as well, but recovered well in their last game which they managed to win by 10 wickets. I would like to add that there was a marked improvement in mo t of the players towards the end of the season. Thi was largely due to their willingness to attend practices and apply themselves to the task oflearning how to play cricket. Two of the U 14C players managed to work their way up to the U148 side. Clancey moved to the 148's as a batsman. Everett's all round fielding ability impressed the U 14B coach and he was sub equently moved to the U148 side. The following are the players who hawed distinct ability and potential: Devlin was a good all round player and particularly good as a bowler. His success

Results: Games 7

Won 2

Drawn 2

Lost

Under 140: The under 140 team had a fairly uccessful and pleasant season. The members of the team were keen and the games were played in good spirit. Most of the players were beginners and, if this is taken into account, the team did well, especially as it was usually pitted against the A, B or C teams of other schools. The most successful bowler was van Wyk who took 5 wickets in one match, including four wickets in four successive balls. The best batsman was Mathews whose score of 4 not out was the highlight of the season's batting. The fielding improved with every match and the throwing in too. It was a very enjoyable season.

SCHOOLS' CRICKET WEEK KIMBERLEY 1976 From an exceptionally well-organi d and k enly-contested week Wynberg emerged with a good t'ecord. Early season ten ion and rustiness soon wore off as we settled down to some fine scoring hots, excellent fielding and good bowling. Ofthesuccessful batsmen Keith Miller stood out with a total of 163 runs for the week, thus giving him the batting prize (20 ahead of hi neare trival). teve

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Dalton, Kevin Munnik and Chris Hyland were usually among the runs and Michael Van Rensburg hit the highest score of the week - 93 before he was bowled. Hyland headed the bowling average with eleven wicket at an average of 11,3 which reflects a consi 'tent performance. Hanmer was hot on hi heel with for ninety-four. Mention must also be made of Forbes and Munnik who bowled well without much success. Overall our fielding was good. Ofthecatches taken, four were brilliant effort, and fielding and returns to the wicket were of a very high standard. Our victory over Kimberley wa relatively easy although their la t pair foughtgrimly to tave off defeat. . et to make 202 to win, elborne clo ed up from the start of their inning to force a tame draw. It i a credit to our bowlers and fielder that they managed only 87 runs off 53 over. Dale scraped home against us in and exciting match but one which showed a little negativism on the part of the Dale bowl rs, who persisted in bowling hort outside the off-stump. They probably had in mind the 192 and 202 we had scored on the previous two days.

Our most exciting match was the last, against. Union High. They won on the last bali - a bye to the wicket keeper tanding back! A major improvement will be made when each batsman disciplines himself to keep hi wicket. Wild shot always lead to early di missals. The bowlers imilarly must attack the tumps, an art which come al 0 through di cipline and determination. The attitude and behaviour of the team wa excellent - a desire to win wa very evident at all time. Off the field our team were good ambas adors for the school. ORE. : vs KIMBERLEY HIGH HOOL W.B.H. . . 192 5 declared (r1.iller 56, Munnik 4', Oalton 43, Hyland 25 n.o.) K.H. . 92 all out(Hyland 4.72, Munnik 2 15, Hanmer 2 1 ) W.B.H... : won by 100 runs vs ELBOR -E COLLEGE W.B.H .•. : 201 7 declared (Van Rensburg 9:1, Dalton 29, Mlller 15, lIyland 14)

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G Forbes. P Hanmer G Cawood. A Cillte.

Front Row K Miller Mr B Ingpen (Manager) S Dalton. (Captain). Mr W Lennox (Acllng Principal), C Hyland (Vice captain). Mr E Blignaut (Manager). K Munnik

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Back Row: M. Schrauwen,

Louw, J. Burnell, W Colborne.

Middle Row. A Poolman. M. SaVers, K Rlxon, J. Hams, N. Petersen.

Seated G. Schluter, A Breed (Capt) Mr J.G. Goodacre, J. Jouben, L. Ryan.

JUNIOR During the second half of the 1975/76 season. The school teams experienced, as usual, a series of peak and low points. However, since the number of games won or lost is not the yardstick (metrestick?) by which we measure the success of our sporting programs, it must be reported that with five teams playing in the leagues; a satisfactory number of boy participating in the cake league games and a very large and enthusiastic group of beginners receiving their baptism from Mr Hoyand Mr Willis, cricket in the Junior School is in a very healthy state. The 13A team enjoyed a very good term 's cricket, in the course of which they recorded some notable victories and some unexpected defeats. If the former were good for the morale of the team then the latter were good for the soul and, hopefully, taught a number of important lessons. The first beingthatyou must score enough runs to give your bowlers a chance and the second that you cannot afford to drop catches. The victories over Bishops 'A' (6 wkts); Dons XI (7 wkts) and Western Province Prep. School 'A' (16 runs) were the fir t for many years and the boys thoroughly deserved their success in these games for they played very

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positively. The team also beat John Graham by 9 wkts and lost to ACJ , Rondebosch and t. Joseph . Had our batsmen managed to score a few more runs, the 13Acould have won all seven matches as the defeats were all by narrow margin. Unfortunately, the talented batsmen in the side, and there are several, seldom managed to come off together in anyone match. The strength of this present team is undoubtedly in bowling, fielding and wicketkeeping. Mention must also be made of the very able captaincy of Ashley Breed, who not only handled his bowlers and fielders very intelligently, but managed to instil a pride and team spirit which has been unequalled during recent years. The following boys deserve special mention for consistently good performances: Ashley Breed, John Joubert, Glen Schluter, Leslie Ryan, Wayne Colbome and Kevin Rixon. If they continue to make progress and maintain their enthusiasm, these boys should form the nucleus of a strong Fir t xl in a few year's time. The traditional match against the fathers took place on 13 March. Sadly underestimating the boy's determination to thrash their elders and betters, the fathers declared with their score at . The 13Apas ed this meagre

total for the loss of two wickets (J. Joubert51 not out, A. Breed 20 and went on to make 160 for 5). From eptember 26 to Oct. 1 a combined 13A, 12A and llA side will be enjoying a tour of Kimberley which has been organi ed with the kind co-operation of the Headmaster of the Kimberley Boys's Junior chool. Four matches again t chool and rep re entative sides have been arranged and the boys will also vi it the Big Hole, The De Beers Mine and Magersfontein battlefield.lftheprinters' chedule permit it, a report of thi tour will appear in the magazine. The touring party, which will be accompanied by Mr Goodacre and Mr mith is as follow: A. Breed (captain); J. Joubert (vice-captain); G. chluter; W. Colbome; K. Rixon; L. Ryan; M. ayers; D. Breed; M. Cawood; M. Louw;J. Bumell and C. Daly. School cricket cannot function withou t the dedicated a istance, co-operation and support of team coache and parents. To the latter, who give so freely of their time to provide transport, erve teas and score, or just to lend their upport and intere t, we are mo t grateful and would like to a sure them of our sincere appreciation for all they do. J.G. Goodacre

hould be an educational and recreational activity. Friendly competition on the sports field provides opportunities for character development, the development and refinement of skills and healthy exercise. The accumulation of victories and honours, though gratifying, is of very secondary importance. The emotional and psychological tresses attendant upon awaiting selection for various trials and, eventually, the provincial team, with the inevitable disappointment for the majority, ought not to be suffered by young boys. We are of the opinion, therefore, that interprovincial competitions at this level ha ve no educational value and the selection process itself, imposes an unreasonable strain on the boys concerned. Consequently, the boys from this school will no longer be available for selection. We shall, however, continue to participate in the Pieter van der Bijl Primary Schools' Week, held annually in September. This is a local event involving schools in the Western Cape and i in no ense a competition but merely an opportunity for the boys to play some cricket during the September holiday. We hould also be prepared to support the idea of a Schools' Cricket week, in which chool teams from the various provinces could meet at a particular centre and play a eries of friendly matches.

INTER-PROVIN lAL SPORT AT PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVEL At recent teachers' conferences and other professional gathering delegate have voted overwhelmingly in favour of di continuing inter-provincial sporting events at Primary school level. A meeting of schools affiliated to the W.P. chools' Cricket Union was held earlier this year to di cus the future of the Inter-provincial Primary chools' Cricket week, which is held annually in December, in the light of the controversy surrounding these tournaments. The meeting decided to continue to send Western Province teams to participate in the e week. At thi meeting, the delegate from thi chool informed the Executive ommittee that, after a good deal of thought and discu sion, it had been decided to withdraw our support from the Interprovincial competition. We feel trongly, that school port

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TOUR TO KIMBERLEY 26 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER 1976 The tour to Kimberley which was undertaken during the eptember holiday wa an unqualified succe . In terms of results on the cricket field, the boy were succe ful, winning three and drawing one of the four matche played. However, the cricket matche were only one aspect of the week' programme, which also included a number of educational excur ions to places of interest in and around Kimberley. It was from the e and the the ocial contacts which were made that the boy will have derived the most la ting benefit. Tribute must be paid to Mr. H. Killop, Principal of Kimberley Boys' Junior chool, who made all the arrangement for u . Indeed, it would

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be difficult to praise too highly the wonderful co-operation and hospitality we received from Mr. & Mrs. Killops and the Kimberley parents who welcomed our boys into their homes. Unseasonal rain and violent electrical storms early in the week made it necessary to revise the programme which had been organised by Mr. Killops. Monday's game was washed out in spite of the valiantefforts of Mr. Venter, the K.B.J.S. cricketcoach, and his ground staff to wring out the sodden wicket. The fact that we eventually completed all our crickets fixtures was entirely due to the hard work by the masters and groundstaffs early in the week when it looked as if the programme would have to be drastically curtailed. Our first excursion was to the Magersfontein Hills, the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the Anglo-Boer War. In this engagement the Highland brigades suffered dreadful casualties in a dawn assault on the Boer positions. The boys had been given a short talk on the battle by Mr. Moult, previously Headmaster of K.H.B.S., and this together with a visit to the museum on the site and a view of the battlefield from the lookout point of the koppie, made this excursion one of the most interesting and rewarding of the week. The first match of the tour was played on the Tuesdayagainst Christian Brothers' College. This game, which we won by nine wickets, was notable for some good batting on both sides and some very keen fielding. In this game Michael Sayers took a splendid catch at backward square-leg which set a standard for the rest of the week. Detailed scores appear at the end of the report. In the evening, we all enjoyed a badminton session in the K.B.J.S. hall in which the Kimberley boys clearly demonstrated their superiority at this particular game. On Wednesday morning we visited the Big Hole and spent about three hours touring the mu eum. This was a fascinating experience. Many of the old buildings erected by the diggers have been reconstructed and furnished in the style of the period. A 'ghostly hand' stiJl plays the organ in the old Lutheran Church and a somewhat less spiritual shade can be heard knocking out Sponsored

the hit tunes of the 'nineties' on a battered piano in one of the hostelries which apparently bloomed like daisies in Namaquland on the digging. We could have spent the day there and still not have seen everything. I know that I was so busy photographing the pawnshop thatl forgot to look at the intriguing variety of unredeemed pledges in its windows. In the afternoon we played the postponed match against our hosts, K.B.J.S. Unfortunately their side was depleted by the absence of several key players who had returned home from boarding school for the holiday. We won this game by 129 runs, John Joubert scoring a very good 55 and Glen Schluter taking six wickets for two run. The following morning was spent at De Beers. We began with a visitto the guard dog training school where we watched some of the dogs perform almost incredible feats of dexterity, obedience and balance. This display must have been one of the high points of the week for the boys. This was followed by a conducted tour of the diamond recovery plant where we watched the various procedures used to separate the diamonds from the 'ground' which arrives by conveyor belt from the five mines situated around Kimberley. While we were there, we were shown a 100 carat diamond which had arrived at the sorting room that morning. The visit concluded with a tour of the ho tels and facilities which are provided for the black mineworkers. In the afternoon we played a Combined Schools' XI at the Escom Sports Ground, which is used for the first league matches and has a very long boundary. This game was played in very windy conditions and, in spite of losing a wicket to the first balI of the match, our opponents provided our bowlers with strong opposition. That we eventually won by 7 wkts., was largely due to Ashley Breed who followed a good bowling performance by scoring an excellent 50 not out. The last day of our stay was set aside for the game against what was virtually the Griqualand West Primary chool XI. This was a strong combination and we did well to manage an honourable draw. Ourfieldingin this game was of a high standard, a indeed

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it had been throughout the week. Ashley Breed and Glen chluter again bowled well and these two also took the major honours when it was our turn to bat. After a delay of nearly an hour at the airport, we very reluctantly took leave of our new friends who had worked 0 tireles ly to make the week such a memorableexperience for us all and returned to a howling outheaSler and more mundane matter. The corebook can give a false impres ion of the players' contributions to the game, ome of the boy in the team do not figure prominently in the book but each boy played a significant part in the team' ucces. The fielding wa always very keen and tight and some good catches were held and ome smart returns to the wicket resulted in several run outs. The team spirit was first cia s and the boy were at all times a credit to the school. Their app arance and deportment on the field was exemplary and was favourably commented upon on a number of occasions. In fact, they made a very good impres ion wherever they went and did a very good public relations job for the school. It was a pleasure for Mr .. mith and I to bea sociated Wlth them. To sum up, the tour was a complete succe s educatlOnally, ocially and from the cncketing point of view. lithe credit for this must go to the friendly people of KJmberley who provided the boys with the opportunity

of enjoying an unforgettable experience. We cannot thank them enough and hope that they will decide to visit us soon so that we may have the opportunity of reciprocating. RE ULT 5 all out (A.Breed 6 to 16, D. Eaton 20, I. Kidson 20) Wynberg for 1 (A. Breed 42 not out; L. Ryan 21, W. Col borne 1 WYNBERG WON BY 9 WKTS. C.B.C.

Wynberg

: 141 for dec. (J. Joubert 55, J. Burnell 23, D. Breed 22, Ormiston :~ for 39 K.B.J. '. 12 (G. chluter 6 for 2, A. Breed 2 for 3) WYNBERG WO;\! BY 129 RUN Combined

Schools Xl 97 for dec. ( ymcox 45 not ou t, Liebenberg 20, A. Breed 3 for 1 , G. chluter 2 for 31) Wynberg : 9 for 3 (A. Breed 50 not out, W. Col borne 15) WYNBERG WON BY 7 WKTS. Kimberley

Wynberg

chools Inv;tation Xl 129 for 9 dec. ( ymcox 30, Wiley 24, A. Breed 4 for 23, G. chluter 2 for 1 ) for 4 (A. Breed 39, G. chluter 25 not out) M TCH DRAWN J.G. Goodacre.

Back Row G Schluter, CDaly, D Breed

L Ryan,

Standing W Colborne. M Savers, K Rlxon. J Burnell, M Louw

Seated J Joubert (Vice-Capt.), Mr J. G. Goodacre, A Breed (Capt) Mr FA B Smith, M Cawood.

CRICKET TOURING TEAM KIMBERLEY 1976

At the commencement of this year Mr Nelson arrived at Wynberg. He showed a keen interest in the Athletic Club, and joined with the boys in training. His encouragement and interest has been greatly appreciated by the boys he has trained. Unfortunately, in the past years,little interest has been taken in the Athletic Club, so the boys who were keen on athletics joined outside clubs. We hope this new spark of interest will continue and our special thanks to Mr Nelson for what he has done for us. The inter-house meeting took place on Thursday 26th February on the Garrison Grounds. The athletes produced performances of a high standard. New records were established by A. Dance in the U16 high jump, T. Grey in the U 16 BOOm and A. Askew in the U19 shot put. House competition was closely contested with Wellington emerging as the victors and Van Riebeeck a close second. The Victor Lodorum was M. iebert. 22 boys were entered for the Peninsula School Sports at Zwaanswyk. Rain unfortunately interfered with the meeting at lunch time and further events were cancelled. 10 boys were entered for the Western Province trials which were held at Paarl. T. Grey ran well in the 00 m and J. Erasmus, G. Mathew and K. Keet bettered the school record for the 400 m. The standard of athletics rose this year at Wynberg and judging by the num ber of boys who received awards, surely reveals a renewed interest. Colours were awarded to: A. Dance; A. Askew; M. Sie bert; G. Pullen; T. Grey; K. Keet; G. Mathew and J. Erasmus. Blues were awarded to: G. Pullen; T. Grey; K. Keet; G. Mathew and J. Erasmus. G. Mathew, Captain

Discus: (1) G. Forbes, (2) P. Talbot, (3) M. Punt 32,495 m. 200 m: (1) J. Erasmus, (2) M. Siebert, (3) G. Mathew - 24,1 sec. BOO m: (1) G. Mathew, (2)G. Sutton, (3)A.Coltman - 2 min 16,7 sec. 1 500 m Walk: (1) E. Tinkier, (2) A. Evans, (3) M. Punt - 7 min 50 sec. hot Put: (1) A. Askew, (2) G. Forbes, (3) A. Gross - 11,75 m. High Jump: (1) G. Pullen, (2) S. MundelI, (3) R. Byl - 1,60 m. 100 m Hurdles: (1) M. Siebert, (2) N. Schluter, (3) K. van Zyl - 17,4 sec. 100 m: (1) M. Siebert, (2) K. Keet, (3) J. Erasmus - 11,7 sec. 1 500 m: (1) G. van Rooyen, (2) D. Ford, (3) A. Cross Under 16: Shot Put: (1) M. van Rensburg, (2) A. Gerber, (3) G. Neugebauer - 10,52 m. BOO m Walk: (1) P. Herringer, (2) C. Lumen, (3) M. Morris - 4 min 11 sec. High Jump: (1) A. Dance, (2) A. Hubbard, (3) G. Sutherland - 1,67 m. 200 m: (1) T. Grey, (2) G. Cawood, (3) D. Lindup - 24,9 sec. 1 500 m: (1) A. Marx, (2) R. Evans, (3) K. Garrad - 4 min 44 sec. L. Jump: (1) O. Lindup, (2) J. Edgar, (3) P. Roseveare - 5,2 m.

of Athletics.

ATHLETIC RESULTS 1976 Under 19: Long Jump: (1) K. van Zyl, (2) S. Mundell, (3) G. Davis - 5,77m 400 m: (1) J. Erasmus, (2) G. Mathew, (3) K. Keet 53,6 sec.

PYRAMID

BUILDING

Top Row A. Gordon. G Johnston.

H Reyburn

Bottom Row' C. Lloyd. M Hughes. G Woodburn

Under 13: 75 m: (1) B. Cawood, (2) G. Sher, (3) P. Morrow - 10,45 sec. H. Jump: (1) C. Rixon, (2) G. Sher, (3) C. Hopkins - 1,34 m. 100 m: (1) B. Cawood, (2) J. van Oudtshoorn, (3) A. Steward - 14,3 sec. Under 12: 75 m: (1) J. Katz, (2) D. Hall, (3) J. Willis 11,15 sec. 100 m: I. Katz, (2) D. Hall, (3) J. Willis - 15,0 sec. Under 11: 75 m: (1) H. Taylor, (2) M. Rixon, J. Heilbron - 11,4 sec. 50 m: (1) J. Heilbron, (2) M. Rixon, (3) D. Breed - 7,8 sec.

Greg Pullen. Senior High Jump.

400 m: T. Grey, (2) R. Evans, (3) K. Garrod54, sec. Discus: (1) M. van Rensburg, (2) C. Luman, (3) P. Brits - 31,60 m. 100 m H: (1) J. Edgar, (2) C. King, (3) A. Marx - 17,65 sec. 00 m: (1) T. Grey, (2) C. Peach, (3) W. Keet2 min 5,9 sec. 100 m: (1) G. Cawood, (2) R. Evans, (3) J. Edgar - 12,6 sec.

Under 10: 50 m: (1) Swift, (2) Handler, (3) Smith-8,lsec. 75 m: (1) Smith, (2) Handler, (3) Kropp 11, 5 sec. Under 9: 50 m: (1) Dick, (2) Engeleke, (3) Connekin ,4 sec. 75 m: (1) Engelke, (2) Ward, (3) Dick -12,5sec

Under 15: 00 m: (1) J. Thorne, (2) G. Alexander, (3) C. Clampett - 2 min 19 sec. 200 m: (1) J. achs, (2) M. Bateson, (3) M. Hurworth - 25,1 sec. L. Jump: (1) A. Hulme, (2) G. Grevler, (3) M. Hurworth - 5,1 m. H. Jump: (1) A. Cillie, (2) A. Hulme, (3) M. Bush - 1,47 m. 100 m H: (1) W. Fischer, (2) M. Bush, (3)M. Hurworth - 1 ,5 sec. 1500 m: (1) J. Thorne, (2) A. Cape, (3) G. Alexander - 4 min 46, sec. 100 m: J. Sachs, (2) A. Hooper, (3) G. Grevler - 12,5 sec. Under

RECORD HOLDERS

14:

H. Jump:

Under 9: 50 m: B. Cawood 75 m: B. Cawood

8,0 11,8

1972 1972

Under 10: 50 m: G. Cawood 75 m: G. Cawood

7,4 10,8

1970 1970

Under 11: 50 m: B. Cawood 75 m: B. Cawood

7,4 10,9

1974 1974

Under 12: 75 m: G. Cawood 100 m: G. Cawood

10,2 13,4

1971 1971

9,9 13,2 4,90 m 1,35 m

1973 1973 1973 1975

12,6 12,5 25,1 5,751 m 1,573 m 2:17,6

1969 1971 1969 1950 1954 1974

Under 13: 75 m: A. Eyre 100 m: A. Eyre Long Jump: A. Eyre High Jump: A. Uoyd

(1) A. Uoyd,

(2) M. Schrauwen, (3) B. Trevaskis - 1,5 m. 200 m: (1) J. Clampett, (2) Dendy-Young, (3) A. Uoyd - 27,5 sec. 00 m: (1) C. Buchanan, (2) M. Zwick, (3) A. Cape - 2 min 19 sec. L. Jump: (1) B. Trevaskis, (2) D. Mathews, (3) B. Turvey - 4,63 m. 75 m H: (1) A. Uoyd, (2) M. Zwick, (3) D. King - 14,0 sec. 100 m: (1) D. Dendy路Young, (2) D. Mathews, (3) C. Clampett - 13, 5 c.

Under 14: 75 m Hurdles: K. Bluff 100 m: J. Quintan 200 m: K. Bluff Long Jump L. Shapiro High Jump: 1. Leeson 00 m: T. Grey

Under 15: 100 m: A. Eyre 100 m Hurdles: K. Bluff 200 m: A. Eyre 800m: T. Grey 1500 m: P. ZWlck Long Jump: K. van Zyl Long Jump: A. Eyre High Jump: R. Louw Under 16: 100 m: B. Eyre 200 m: L. Shapiro 400 m: B. Schneider 400 m: G. Mathew 800 m: T. Grey 1500 m: M. Paver Long Jump: B. Eyre High Jump: S. Dance Shot Put: D. van der Byl

12,1 16,0 24,6 2:12,0 4:41,5 5,68 m 5,68m 1,639 m lI, 23,6 54,1 54,1 2:5,9 4,351 6,37 m 1,67 m 11,1 1 m

1975 1970 1975 1975 1970 1974 1975 1970 1974 1952 196 1974 1976 1973 1974 1976 1971

ATHLETIC

39,572 m Discus: E. Coffin 15,7 100 m Hurdles: G. Spolander 15,7 100 m Hurdles: S. Ryan 3:50,3 00 m Walk: E. Renton

1970 1972 1972 1972

Open: 14,5 100 m Hurdles: N. Riley 14,5 L. Oosthuizen 11,55 100 m: B. Eyre 23,2 200 m: L. Shapiro 53,0 400 m: C. Felbert 2:2,2 800 m: C. Felbert 4:24,0 1500 m: A. Burman 7:30,6 1500 m:Walk: K. Evans 6,70 m Long Jump: B. Eyre 1,755 m High Jump: A. Knight 11,75 m hot Put: A. Askew 34,22 m Discus: R. Louw

194 196 1975 1953 1963 1963 1973 1974 1975 1974 1976 1973 T.N.

TEAM 1976

Back Row. J Edgar. K van Zyl, G. Forbes. J Sachs, K. Lloyd, M Hurwonh Standing

C Clampett,

A. Lloyd, D. Fine, A Dance, D Llndup, T Grey, A

Sealed K Keet, A Askew (Vice-Captain), Mr N R Blackbellrd (Headmaster), Mr T Nelson (Coach), J Erasmus, G Pullen

Hulme, T Travaskis G Mathew (Capt)

ATHLETICS TEAM 1976 Back Row T Connellan,

I Dick, M Ro(On, H Taylor, M, Gregory, A. Breed, D Breed

4th Aow G Schluter, j Kruger, M Louw, I Katz, H Connellan, j Willis, W Colborne 3rd Aow N Petersen, j C Gregory

Joubert,

I Pears, K Ro(On, R. Lamprecht,

S Hayman, G. Thurston,

2nd Row j Ward, M Daly, A SWift, P Engelke, Mr C. Alexander (Coach). S Heilbron, M Smllh. C Hall. A Krause Front Row D Cilliers, J Handler

DE W. RHOS.

RE ULTS OF CRO S COUNTRY U13 U/5 U19

341 457 2589

160 3385 1712

2. A. Steward (VAN RIEBEECK) 3. M. Patterson (RHODES)

TOT:

750

5257

Under 15: 1. J. Thome (WELLINGTON) Time: 15:09,6

FINAL POSITIONS:

(1976) Under 13: 1. G. Laporta (DE WAAL) Time: 11:0 ,2

2. C. Buchanan (VAN RIEBEECK) 3. A. Erasmus (WELLINGTON)

1. DE WAAL

2. 3. 4. 5.

Under 19: 1. G. Bell (DE WAAL) Time: 17:57.1

2. Gutton (RHODE ) 3. T. Grey (VAN RIEBEECK)

LITI'LEWOOD RHODES WELLINGTON VAN RIEBEECK

V. R. WEL. LTWD. 217 277 390

2645 1542

2722 2209

3968 3008

4577

5148

7253

7508 7253 5257 5148 4577 N.RC.

JUDO

weight team was unlucky to lose the shield to Oudemolen High chool by 2 win to 3. Heavyweight Team: Greg Davi , Grant Davis, D. Louren , C. Olivier, "Ru ty" Hubbard and B. Katz. Lightweight Team: C. Olivier, D. Lourens, G. Alexander, M. Whelan and P. wart. In the Western Province Schools Championship, Greg Davi , C. Olivier, D. Louren and Grant Alexander won their respective weight groups, while M. Whelan, Grant Davis and F. Lymn were runners-up. C. Olivier won the Chairmans Trophy for the best judoka of the championships. In June a We tern Province Judo Team was chosen to compete at the outh African

JUDO CLUB Coaches:

Mr A. Butcher Snr. Mr A. Butcher Jnr. Committ('e: Greg Davis (Capt.); (Vice Capt.)

C. Olivier

Once again the Judo Club ha had a very succes -ful year. The lightweight team won the We tern Province chools' Team Championships for th 10th consecutive year. This is an out tanding achievement. The heavy-

JUDO Back RoW' G MOrriS. J Melllar.

Front Row G Alexander. A Hubbard. D Louwrens. Grant DavIs. B Katz Absent

TEAM

M DavIs. P DavIs. F Lymn. I Anderson G

DaVIS (Captain).

C OliVier. P Swan

Lennox (Acting

Principal).

Championships in Johanne burg. Congratulations go to Grant Davis, C. Olivier, D. Louren , G. Alexander and F. Lymn who were included in the Western Province Team. David Lourens fought weil and on his return was awarded his brown belt. The Judo team will be going on a tour to Port Elizabeth and Durban in the 'eptember holiday; thi will include a fight against the â&#x20AC;˘ atal chool Team. which was beaten by Wynb rg last year. I should like to thank Mr Blackbeard for his unfailing upport, Mr Oosthuizen for the periodic u e of the Junior chool hall and a special note ofthank to Mr Butcher and his son for a ucces ful and enjoyable year due to their expert coaching and interest in the club. A Lwrds: Colours: M. Whelan, F. Lyrnn, Grant Davis, B. Katz, L. Lillie, 1. Ander on. Blue: G. Alexander, D. Lourens, Greg Davi .

Our last fight was against combined Natal Judo Clubs and once again we won easily by wins to 1. A number ofboys were chosen to fight for a Western Province Schools side together with boys from other schools, They were: G. Davis, A. Hubbard, D. Louwrens, M. Whelan, F. Lynn and P. Swart. On the whole we hada mostenjoyable tour and returned to Cape Town unbeaten. The Team would like to thank Mr. Butcher, our coach, for his support. RESULTS Wynberg vs Excelsior

won 7 - 2 High

hool

Wynberg vs Port Shepstone Wynberg vs Combined

Won 11 - 1 Club won

Natal

Clubs

. Olivier JUDO TOUR -

1976

During the eptember holiday a strong Wynberg Judo Team toured Ea t London and Durban. We departed from D.F. Malan Airport and arrived in East London an hour later to be greeted by our hosts. We had the afternoon free to do as we liked and that night we fought against Excelsior High choo!. We managed to beat them comfortably by 7 fights to 2. We left Ea t London early the following morning and arrived at the Loui Botha Airport. From there we travelled by bu to the Palmer ton Hotel,which was near the beachfront. Thl hotel uited the team extremely well as we w re allowed enormou helping of food during meal and there was al 0 a teievl ion et in the lounge. ur fir t fight wa against Port hep tone Judo lub and the team fought very well to win eleven fight to one. We showed that we were by far the uperior team both in technique and experience. During the day we occupied ourselves with the many actnritie which Durban has to offer. the Indian market, the Aquarium, the beach, ClOemas and the fun-fair where much money was, quandered.

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second couple consisting of C. Moch and K. Ford were consistent throughout with the remaining positions fluctuating. The 2nd Team obtained second highest points in their section. The other teams hardly featured at all, possibly due to their having been entered in too high a league. Nevertheless, the players in these lower teams are tremendously keen and exhibit a fme spirit of sportsmanship in playing matches against much stronger teams. The Old Boys' match proved to be an enjoyable afternoon with the result in the balance right up to the last set played. The Old Boys' eventually won by 52 games to 47. Our school championships were keenly contested and proved very enjoyable. The open singles was won by Alan Murray and he with his younger brother Ricky won the open doubles as weil. Kenneth Ford is the under 15 champion and also shares the under 15 doubles trophy with Clive Moch.

The season was one of great progress and a fair measure of success. Most of our players showed great keenness and a tremendous spirit prevailed in all teams. There are so many boys wanting to play at present, that we shall probably be entering six teams in the inter-school competition next season. This year the 1st team maintained its high morale and fighting ability which proved effective on the court. A fairly successful record was maintained with 5 victories and overall third place in the Schools' Super League. We were sorry to lose the services of Ross Murray and G. StillweIl but were fortunate in gaining the experience of R. Goldblatt a new boy from Rhodesia. The

FIRST TENNIS

TEAM

Back Row 0 Fine, R Goldblatt. K Ford, R Murray, C Moch. Front Row Mr W Lennox (Acting PrinCipal). A Murray (Captain), Mr 0 Meyer (Coach)

Paul Flynn won the td. 6 league and Clive Moch was con. idered to be the most improved player. Inter-hou e tennis was a' keenly contested a - ever; LittIewood House winning the Raymond Goodchild trophy with Rhodes a runner-up. \Vellington, van Riebeeck and de Waal followed In that order. At the time ofwriting, the Appletiser Bowl competition is about to begin. We have entered only two teams thi year, but with

some very promlsmg Juniors coming up from the Primary chool next year, we shall probably have four teams in the competition next vear. Finally our thanks are due to Miss Andrews, Mr Breetzke and Mr Meyer for their keenness and encouragement throughout the sea on. We want to a sure them that we do appreciate the hours of driving they put in to taxi us to and from matches. A. Murray <Captain)

TE:'IJ:'IJlS - JU;\IIOR The tennis team has had a successful year. In the first term, Ian Pear and Murray Saevitzon won the Lemkus Floating Trophy at Peninsula Primary chools Tennis Association tournament. Ashley Breed and Brett Bullough, the second couple entered in this tournament, went through to the third round. As usual, boys taking general tennis have been able to use the Wynberg Tennis Club courts. Much a we are grateful for being allowed the use of these courts, we look forward to the day when we will have our own courts. Many boys are showing an interest in tennis, and it is hoped to enter three teams into the junior league next year. Mr G. aevitzon very generously donated a cup, which will be awarded to the winner of a knock-out singles tournament in the fourth term. F. Smith

lan Pears (al nel) and Murray SaevItzon who won Ihe Lemkus Floallng Trophy at Ihe PPS T A tournament TENNIS Back Row A B Bullough Fronl Row

Breed

TEAM G

1976

England

Pears. Mr. F Smith.

TRedman. M

.. ,.

SaevItzon

opposition but has done well in the Western Province Schools' 6th leagueinvitation side. He was unfortunately not available for the Western Province squad due to pressure of work. Alan Daniel and Clive Moch have filled the third and fourth spots and done very well for themselves, both in the uper League and in the chools' invitation league side where they have had regular games especially since Clive Heward became unavailable. Both are on the short list of 13 players in the We tern Province squad and have a good chance, on recent results, of playing for the Province second team. David Peacock has played regularly at number five, alternating with Chri Ilyland whose Friday afternoon hockey commit路 ments limited his availability.

SQUASH A completely new combination of players has developed into our regular First Team this year and, with dedication and much practice, they have achieved great results. They have been playing in a "Super League" of four teams, losing by the odd game to Rondebosch and Bishop and beating the combined "Rest of Peninsula" side. Anthony Wallander has improved from game to game and has benefitted vastly in experience and tactics by playing number 2 in the Bergvliet first team in the senior mens' fourth league. He is a candidate for one ofthe top places in the Western Province chools' team. Clive Heward ha had mixed fortunes playing at number 2 against very strong

1ST SQUASH

TEAM 1976

Back Row: C. Moch, A. Daniel, D. Peacock. Front Row Mr. W. Lennox Mr B. Greenwood (Coach).

(Acting

Principal),

Wallander

(Captain),

Heward.

Alan Murray and Raymond Goldblatt have both played the occasional game for the first team and with Malcolm Aitken, Andrew Cillie, Craig Clampett, Laurence Durant, Paul Gilpen, Alex Gordon, CliffOlivier, Alan her, Bobby ymmonds and Martin van Rensburg have made up the econd and Third teams playing in the schools league of Fourteen teams, most of which are the other schools' first teams. The teams have never really settled down due to injuries and sporadic unavailability for variou reasons and as such have not reached any great success, the second team being placed in the middle and the third at the bottom of the league table. Much enjoyable squash ha been played but a general lack of dedication has prevented any spectacular results. The school under- L9, under 15 and cia s championships produced some players who had notoffered their ervice before butcame in to bolster up the weakened teams towards the end of the season: Kevin Barnes, Scott Hogarth, Keith Miller, imon cott, Gary utter, Derek Watling and Errol Yudelman look as if we will have plenty of talent for next year. The finals of the championships will be played at the end of the third team. The contestants for the Finals and Plate Final in each event are:

upset results, especially that of LittIewood defeating Rhodes and so claiming the top position after having beaten De Waal who beat van Riebeeck who beat Wellington. The Season ended with the riots in Cape Town disrupting the team knock-out event, preventing some of the games being played and our first and second teams being knocked out by Rondebosch and Bishops respectively. After this season the future looks rosy especially with the active playing and coaching of the Junior School boys who use the courts on Thursdays and who will soon be competing for positions in the school teams as there is much talent available. Tony Wallender was selected for Western Province A Team, and has been awarded his Blue. Alan Daniel was reserve for W.P. Team and was awarded his colours. We thank the Old Boys for their constant encouragement, Mr Payne and his workers for all they do to keep the courts playable and the Littlewood House boys responsible for the bookings and opening and closing of the Court. R. Green wood

SQUASH

- JUNIOR

A holiday squash course was held between 21st June and 2nd July in which seventeen Wynberg Junior pupils took part. (The Old Boys' Association kindly provided a subsidy for these boys to attend the coaching). The course was run by Keith Coppin and Don Ball, the two professional coaches in the Western Province. They report that they were impressed by the enthusiasm and application shown by the boys. Although the time available for practice between lessons was limited, all the boys showed improvement and their interest and effort never swayed. As the follow-up to this course, Keith is coaching on our courts on Thursday afternoon. quash is a growing sport in the Western Province and we feel that Keith and Don should be given every support in their effort to introduce the sport in Junior schools. With professional guidance and the boys' obvious enthusiasm and enjoyment, Wynberg should become one of the leading quash playing schools in the Province.

Open Final: Anthony Wallander vs Alan Daniel. Open Plate: Alan her vs Alan Murray or Da vid Peacock. Under IS Final: David Peacock vs Andrew Cillie. Under IS Plate: Kevin Barnes vs Gary utter td. la Final: Clive Heward vs Chris Hyland td. 10 Plate: Alan Murray vs Keith Miller td. 9 Final: Anthony Wallander vs Clive Moch. td. 9 Plate: imon ott vs Bobby ymmonds or cott Hogarth td. Final: Alan Daniel vs David Peacock td. Plate: Laurence Durant vs Alten Hulme td. 7 Final: Andrew Cillie vs Kevin Barnes td. 7 Plate: Gary utter v Kevin Breed td. 6 Final: Craig Clampett v Mark McCarthy td. 6 Plate: Tony teward v Andre nyders There wer ome very clo e and well played Hou e Matches with a number of

R. Sargent.

100

FIRST BADMINTON

TEAM

Back Row: M van Rensburg. B. Hempel Front Row. Mr. W. Lennox (Acting Principal).

D. Walling

(Captain). T. Schrlckker.

Mr. P Breetzke

BADMINTON Our badminton teams have had a very successful season. The first team has dropped only one match to the powerful Fish Hoek side and are assured of second position in the final league placings. The second team, after a shaky start when it lost its first three games, has settled down well and has been unbeaten since. A number of players were chosen for the Western Pro\-1nce teams in the interprovincial tournament. Trevor chrickker