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Skilled polocrosse rider Tara Rutherford of Lilyfontein School pictured in action. Tara has been named a travelling reserve for the SA U21 team. See page 2 for full story.
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From The Editor
Tara’s hoping she’ll get an opportunity to
Ride
By BRIAN McLEAN
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nother year has been left behind and another started. With it will come many challenges and chances. To those pupils, teachers and administrators who face an unknown future, do so with determination and faith and you shall persevere. To the many students who are destined to make their mark either on the sports field or in the classroom, School Sport Extra congratulates you in making a name for yourselves. As has been written so many times before, a big thank you to all those people who have so kindly made meeting and interviewing scholars possible. Lastly, a reminder that this magazine is no longer available in print but rather sent directly to the various school via a link and pdf to be used in whatever way they wish. Here we are talking about facebook, D6 or school websites. As such our advertising rates have dropped considerably which I’m sure businesses will find attractive. Need a quote? Then phone Rhona on 0829239114. Brian McLean (Editor) 083 708 2734 Brian.extrasport@gmail.com
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ilyfontein School’s Grade 12 pupil Tara Rutherford has been named an official travelling reserve of the SA U21 polocrosse team. Tara will be accompanying the SA side to Mooi River in KwaZuluNatal to the international event scheduled for March 30 to May 1st which will see polocrosse teams from throughout the Republic taking on the visiting Irish. Tara, who also plays squash and hockey, said the news of her selection had been broken to her by her mom Emma and dad John – both polocrosse players. “I was really excited on hearing the news but only get a chance (to play) if someone gets injured or sick, she said. She has three horses in Legend, Spackman and Rocky of which Legend is her favourite. “But I won’t be taking a horse as the Irish will then be at a disadvantage and should I get a chance to play it will be on a pony that will be provided.’’ Tara said many kids learnt to ride at age four but she had started when two-years-old. “I started polocrosse when in Grade four and I suppose my interest came from both my parents who still play the sport. “So far I have been lucky to be injury free although I have at times been hit with a racket.’’ Asked about the sport Tara, who has also represented the Eastern Cape, said a game consisted of three chukkas, each lasting six minutes. There are three positions of which she is talented enough to play in all three. Polocrosse can also be costly, said Tara. “Regarding the costs, like all horse sports, polocrosse is also expensive. For example, ensuring they get adequate nutrition, and dentistry, is important for their overall health. The equipment and various membership fees also adds to the costs of the sport.’’ Let’s hope Tara gets her chance to wear the green and gold. Favourites Colour: Turquoise Food: Fruit TV programme: Friends Music: All Hero: Dad John Most admires: Mom Emma
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Tayla Teixeira, left, and Mia Frauenstein who recently impressed at the Top 8 Gala in East London.
Meet the Kingsridge High
“Torpedoes’’
By QUENTIN HOGGE
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here was the “Timid Torpedo” from Kimberley who broke the World 110-yards backstroke record in 1965. She was 12-year-old, Karen Muir while still a student at Diamantveld Hoerskool. At Kingsridge High School we have two budding, young, “torpedoes” in Mia Frauenstein and Tayla Teixeira. These two featured in the Top 8 Gala held recently in the Joan Harrison Pool. Being selected for the Top 8 is, in itself, a great achievement. Tayla powered her way from 7th in the girls’ U10 Freestyle event to finish a strong 3rd. While Mia, a reserve, torpedoed her way into contention in the U11 girls’ Butterfly event. Ms Tracey Farrer, head of the
Junior Primary Department at KHS had this to say: “Well done both girls. We are proud of you.” For the record, Karen was born in 1952 and became the youngest ever world record holder in any sport worldwide. She became an instant, international sensation and a media frenzy broke out when she broke the record in a heat at the Amateur Championships in Blackpool, United Kingdom. She had shot to fame in under 69 seconds by shattering the world record to 1 minute 8.7 seconds. She slashed a further 2 seconds off that in the final event. Huge pandemonium broke out around the shy, slight, freckled child. Her enduring comment was: “Now, all I want to do is forget all the fuss and get back to my schoolwork”. (KHS torpedoes take note). 3
Karen, however, went on to hold 17 world records (in Imperial Yards and Revolutionary Metres, which replaced yards), including the Individual Medley record. Her great regret was that she was excluded from the Olympics because of the evil insanity of apartheid. Retiring from swimming at the age of 20 she studied medicine, qualified and practiced in South Africa for 20 years before moving to Canada. She came home to die of cancer in Mossel Bay in 2013. She remains an enduring and potent example for all aspiring swimmers. She was dubbed, “timid”, because of her shyness and her remarkable humility, despite her formidable talent and amazing success. Her dedication and popularity as a doctor added to her achievements gained as a swimmer.
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HUDSON PARK HIGH SCHOOL HEAD PREFECTS 2018 Response from SINASO THAPHU, left, and KYLE ROGERS Challenges: Getting a large group of people to collaborate towards a common vision. We are often required to take responsibility for the actions of other individuals. How do we feel about being Head Prefects? Honoured that the school has entrusted us with this responsibility. We have matured under the position as leaders. Advice: Lead by serving. This means that one needs to serve whoever they are leading to be a servant/charasmatic head prefect. Love people into submission (positive reinforcement).
SPORT STAR of the Month Congratulations Tara Rutherford
Lilyfontein School’s polocrosse player Tara Rutherford has the honour of being named the March School Sport Extra star of the month. Tara has been selected as a travelling reserve for the SA Polocrosse team which travels to Mooi River to take on the Irish later this month.
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GRENS HIGH SCHOOL HEAD PREFECTS 2018
RUARD SWANEPOEL: Head Boy It is a great honour and privilege to be elected as head boy of Grens High School and to be able to work with a wonderful group of people – the other prefects, learners and teachers of the school. My aim for 2018 is to create a positive and inclusive environment; an environment where all the learners feel that they belong and where they can thrive and excel at everything they set their minds to. I will strive to set an example, leading and supporting them through tough times as well as encouraging them always to persevere. With the support of Sherine van Zyl, the head girl, and the other prefects, we will do our utmost to set an example for the other learners and to make 2018 a successful year for everyone. SHERINE VAN ZYL: Head Girl Being Grens High school’s head girl is one of the most privileged positions I have ever had. It has taught me so much about myself. The position has helped me to improve on how I communicate with others and has taught me the necessity of taking the lead and supporting those with whom I share leadership. I feel that this honour has contributed to and shaped my development greatly in the past few months. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and for the support of the Grens learners and teachers. I will do my best to be a role model and to continue to work for the benefit of my fellow learners. My goal is not only to be a leader at Grens High School but also to be an ambassador for the excellence of our school, as well as an example of how amazing our God can be.. 5
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By BRIAN McLEAN
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Gerhard Allers of Grens shooting at targets from different positions.
erhard Allers and Jestin Pow both Grade 12 scholars at Grens High School both have a love and special talent at shooting. They proved this when Gerhard was ranked one and Jestin number two after competing in the SA U18 CHASA Shooting Competition. Gerhard shoots with a .243 rifle and Jestin with a .223. CHASA stands for the Confederation of Hunting Associations of South Africa and is a federation of over 25 hunting, hunting related and shooting affiliates across South Africa. Explaining how the competition works, Gerhard said there were four different targets – Warthog from 50-metres standing, Impala from 75m siting, Springbok from 200m lying down and gong from 175 and 200m. A heart shot wins 30 points, lung 15, neck 20, head 30 and gong 30. A penalty of 15 points is deducted if anyone is out of the score area. Both Jestin, whose father owns 16 guns and Gerhard agreed shooting at the Impala was the most difficult. So, what brought on this challenge of shooting? “I started shooting with a pellet gun at age six and used to hunt with my dad (Shane). I think that’s when it started,’’ said Jestin. Added Gerhard: “I also started with a pellet gun but then my dad (Hugo) bought a .22 and allowed me to shoot with it but was very strict when I used it.’’ Gerhard’s other interests are swimming, cycling and running, as well as triathlon, biathle and biathlon while Jestin swims, rides motorbikes and is also into making knives. That all stopped for Gerhard after suffering a nasty back injury so he took up shooting. So, do they have any message for the younger generation? “Yes, they chorused, “we want to encourage youngsters to shoot so they can enjoy the outdoors.’’ It was pointed out that one is only legally allowed to shoot at age 12 because of the high rate of accidents.
Favourites GERHARD Food: Mother’s food and braaivleis Music: Slow TV programme: None Hero: Swimmer Natalie du Toit Admires: His father Hugo Jestin Pow, also of Grens, proudly displays his .243 rifle. The two were recently ranked one and two after competing in an U18 national event.
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JESTIN Food: Mom’s food and braaivleis Music: None TV programme: Forged in Fire Hero: None Admires: Father Shane and uncle Stanley
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By BRIAN McLEAN
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rens High School student Jason Botha wanted to hit the bullseye and he did so superbly during a recent inter-schools’ archery competition. Jason, in Grade 8, shot himself into first place in two categories, namely the Bullseye and Three D events. A member of the Buffalo Archery Club, Jason said he started archery a year ago and has always been interested in the sport. “I love the challenge the bow and arrow presents and one day I hope the make the South African team, he pointed out. Asked what made a good archer Jason replied: “One can have a perfect body but
if one’s mind is also not in a perfect state you will fail.’’ “Also, if you think you are the best but don’t practise regularly you are guaranteed low scores,’’ For the Bullseye event, one shoots from 10 and 15 metres while for the Three D event it’s also between 10 and 15 metres. Jason has his own bow and practise arrows but pointed out in competitions one has to use arrows supplied by the club as everyone must use the same arrows and bow. Practice sessions are held at Buffalo Toyota premises and he does so every day. Jason believes archery is not as big in East London and surrounding areas as in other centres such a Graaff-Reinet but hopes this will change. 7
Favourites: Food: Cottage pie Colour: Red Music: Hip-hop TV programme: None Hero: His cousin Francois Botha Admires: Dad Andre
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DALE JUNIOR HEAD PREFECTS 2018 Z. FATYI: Head Boy Being the Head boy of Dale Junior is one of my biggest accomplishments. It is no easy task indeed. To be a leader is the greatest responsibility a person can have. Luckily I have the support of the Dale Junior staff as well as the Deputy Head Boy and councillor cabinet. There is no ‘I’ in team and by us working as a unit we will be able to fulfill our duties to the best of our ability.
M. DUKISA: Deputy Head Boy As I stood amongst my fellow learners at prizegiving last year I froze when it was announced I was to Deputy Head Boy of Dale Junior. I was overwhelmed with honour. I knew it was a great responsibility. It is difficult to keep track of all aspects of Dale Junior however we have an amazing staff and councillor cabinet that provide support and assistance where ever needed. Together we can overcome all.
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STIRLING HIGH SCHOOL HEAD PREFECTS 2018
“Sweeping the Sheds” is our theme for 2018, inspired by the New Zealand rugby team and some of the values we hope to instil in our school are: ‘Put Your Hand Up, Not Out’; ‘Own Your Spot’; and ‘Champions Do Extra’. Our aim is to encourage students to use their own initiative and to strive for excellence.
Nishaan Vasi (Deputy), Francois Naude (Head Boy), Lauren Rutters (Deputy), Francisca Darkoh (Head Girl).
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Our plans for the year include having a grocery drive for underprivileged members of society; creating incentives to encourage greater support in various spheres of our school and we have planned events to integrate the prefects, students and teachers of Stirling High such as picnics with prefects and student-teacher quizzes. We are honoured to have been given this unique opportunity to make a difference in our school and we hope we leave Stirling even better than when we arrived. ¬ Francisca, Francois, Lauren and Nishaan Head Prefects of 2018
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We are the
champions, my friend
Matthew Fenn pictured during the surf ski event
Luc Callebaut finishing the surf swim
By BRIAN McLEAN
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he one Selbornian has dark hair the other is fair. The dark haired one is in Grade 12 and the blonde-haired one in Grade11. Their respective fathers are the greatest of friends as are champion lifesavers Luc Callebaut and Matthew Fenn. The two schoolboys recently excelled at the East Cape Lifesaving Championships held at Nahoon Beach with Luc coming first in five U19 events while in the Open events which were the ski relay and double ski he received the Victor Ludorum award.
Proud Selbornians Luc Callebaut, left, and Matthew Fenn with their winning medals and trophies which they won at the recent East Cape Lifesaving Championships held at Nahoon Beach. Pictures: Supplied
Matthew, also the overall champion at U17 level after winning five events, again achieved by winning bronze following the 1.6km beach run as against the 1.8km for the U19s. Luc won the run-swim-run, the surf swim, the individual board, the single ski and the Ironman with Matthew winning the same events except the Ironman. Matthew said he and Luc have been pals since young and their love for lifesaving was inherited from their respective fathers. It was pointed out that Luc’s father Christian and his three brothers were all lifesavers while Matthew’s father Keith was as
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well. “I felt good after winning. I felt I dominated the competition, against strong competition from Port Elizabeth,’’ said Luc. “I am proud of what I achieved as it was a tough event,’’ said Matthew. Both Luc and Matthew, who are members of the Ultimate Swimming Club, said the demands on a lifesaver could be hard, especially when the surf was huge. They also said they undergo club training every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday with personal training also fitted in during the week. Both started lifesaving at a young age after joining the Nippers.
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DALE COLLEGE HEAD PREFECTS 2018 Clayton Goliath: Head Boy, left “I have been at Dale College for my entire school career. I enjoy participating in various sports and cultural activities at the school. It is truly an honour and a privilege to have been elected as the Headboy for 2018. I am looking forward to working together with the prefects and all the Dale boys to uplift and promote this great school during this year.” Mikhaya Sonqishe: Deputy Head Boy “It is a great honour and joy for me to be deputy Head Prefect for the year 2018 but I know that with this position comes great responsibility. I trust that with the help and support of the other fifteen councillors, I will play my role correctly. The councillor body has set some goals which we will work towards achieving this year. Public speaking is a challenge for me but I know that I have been chosen for a reason. My position will require me to step out of my comfort zone at times. I am looking forward to the year ahead.”
Mlibo Bangushe: Head Girl, left
KINGSRIDGE HIGH HEAD PREFECTS 2018
Sibulele and I are truly humbled by the faith the school has placed in us. Our theme as the 2018 Kingsridge prefect body is to be one in spirit. We will be pushing all learners to be their strongest and best selves in the unconditional respect for those around them. In this way, they will enhance themselves individually and the student body as a whole. We will strongly encourage learners to stop dreaming about, “one day”, and to rather focus on “Day One”. Sibulele Nobhuzana: Deputy Head Girl As a leader of the prefect body I feel honoured more than anything to have been chosen in a leadership position at the school. I want, along with the prefects, to focus on building a sisterhood that will equip each girl to be able to stand tall in modern society as a strong, young and able woman.
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LILYFONTEIN HEAD PREFECTS 2018 TEO JORDAAN: Head Leader How do you feel about being Head Leader? “It is an indescribable feeling being voted in as Head Leader. It is quite daunting when you sit in the hall during prizegiving and the principal calls your name for Head Leader… there is a tight feeling in your stomach, you are proud of the achievement, yet you are intensely aware of the responsibilities that come with being Head Leader. This year I have the opportunity to make a difference in the school. For the first time I am faced with bureaucratic challenges that were previously foreign to me. These challenges however give me the opportunity to grow and develop my character. There have been many changes in Lilyfontein in the
past few years and I am excited to be part of this dynamic team. What do you hope your leadership team will achieve this year? “As a leadership team we have made our goal for the year to build school pride and tradition. I hope that we, as a leadership team, can continue to lead by example by showing the learners what it means to be a “lynx’ rather than to expect and demand it from them. We have a few exciting projects that we would like to tackle this year. I hope that each of our leaders will seek to build their portfolio for the benefit of our school and community” KYLA NIEMAND: Deputy Head Leader How do you feel about being Senior Deputy Head Leader? “I am super happy to be Deputy Head Leader. Since primary school I knew I wanted to be a leader and being Deputy Head is even more exciting.” How do you think you will make a difference to Lilyfontein School in your role?
“I think the difference that is going to be made, will be made by the entire senior leadership body and not by just one or two of us. Together I think we are really going to help refine some of the traditions that Lilyfontein has and hopefully put in place our own new ones.” MATTHEW BARNARD: Deputy Head Leader How do you feel about being Senior Deputy Head Leader? “I feel truly privileged that the school voted for me and especially privileged that I was voted in as Deputy Head Leader in charge of Interact. Although being a senior leader can be very stressful and require a lot of time and dedication, it is an opportunity that needs to be taken and carried out to the best of one’s ability. Being a senior leader has helped me grow in so many different ways, including becoming more comfortable with public speaking as well as building stronger relationships with my fellow leaders. It also enables the leaders to experience and learn many different things.” What do you feel is the role of the senior leaders at Lilyfontein? “The role of the senior leaders is to represent all learners at the school and to be an example for everyone to follow. The senior leaders also need to be willing to listen to everyone. They need to give good advice because people see us as someone to talk to about their problems. We also need to help grow the school and uphold the name of the school wherever we go. Not only are the senior leaders there to help the school grow but we are also there to provide guidance to the learners and help the staff implement our values of respect and integrity.
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SELBORNE COLLEGE HEAD PREFECTS 2018 DAVID TAYLOR: Head Boy, right I can’t express how much the role of head boy means to me. Selborne College has greatly influenced who I am as a person and has given me many great opportunities, so to be able to lead the school is truly an honour. My goal is to see the school united and enthusiastic this year – this is something the prefect body is pushing heavily. To build onto an already incredible school and to bond the peers within it, will result in an exceptional year. 2018 has already brought on new challenges and time management has never been more difficult. Fortunately, Matt and the prefect body are hard working and all share a common goal, making my job much easier and extremely rewarding. I doubt there is anything that Selborne cannot achieve as we take on this year together.
MATT DEWAR: Deputy Head Boy It is an honour and a privilege to be awarded this leadership position at the College. Being elected as deputy means the world to me, not only because I have been given the opportunity to lead my peers, uphold the name of the school and make a positive influence on the school as a whole but also because the
17 prefects had enough faith to vote me into this position. More importantly, I am privileged to be able to work with our head boy, David Taylor. He is a great ambassador for our school, has similar interests to me and he is open to ideas. David does everything for the benefit of his peers. As the prefect body of 2018, we aim to create an environment and a brotherhood based around our core values – FIRE – Faith, Integrity, Respect, Enthusiasm. Our motto for the year is “Build a Bond Fire”. It highlights our core values and also emphasises unity and togetherness, which is essentially the atmosphere that we are hoping to create. We are looking forward to a successful year and hope to carry out our duties to the best of our ability.
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