Wynpress 2017 term 4

Contents From​ ​us,​ ​to​ ​You FAREWELL,​ ​MATRIC​ ​2K17 Great​ ​Endings​ ​and​ ​New​ ​Beginnings The​ ​Power​ ​of​ ​Impact Gain​ ​Your​ ​Whole​ ​Life Sterkte,​ ​Mevrou The​ ​One​ ​and​ ​Only-​ ​Ms.​ ​Hudson Life​ ​is​ ​no​ ​problem​ ​when​ ​you​ ​have​ ​Ms​ ​Stoop!

Ms​ ​Kourie​ ​-​ ​The​ ​English​ ​Police “Questions,​ ​Comments,​ ​Queries?”​ ​-Mr​ ​Machado.

You​ ​will​ ​be​ ​forever​ ​missed,​ ​Ms​ ​Coetzee It’s​ ​always​ ​exciting​ ​with​ ​Mr​ ​Schutte Ms​ ​Hartmann​ ​--​ ​the​ ​Heart​ ​of​ ​Wynberg The​ ​Last​ ​Shoutout Hall​ ​of​ ​Fame 15​ ​Things​ ​That​ ​You​ ​Will​ ​Miss​ ​About​ ​High​ ​School A​ ​Call​ ​for​ ​the​ ​End​ ​of​ ​Human​ ​Rights​ ​Violation​ ​and​ ​Discrimination The​ ​End​ ​Result​ ​of​ ​a​ ​Healthy​ ​Lifestyle Does​ ​the​ ​Procrastination​ ​Ever​ ​End? Crossword Movies​ ​and​ ​the​ ​End The​ ​End​ ​(of​ ​your​ ​Favourite​ ​Book​ ​Series) Thank​ ​you!

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From​ ​us,​ ​to​ ​You Aqilah​ ​Regal

The​ ​Editor’s​ ​Letter

“There’s a trick to the 'graceful exit.' It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, or a relationship is over — and let it go.

It means leaving what’s over without denying its validity or its past importance to our lives. It involves a sense of future, a belief that every exit line​ ​is​ ​an​ ​entry,​ ​that​ ​we​ ​are​ ​moving​ ​up,​ ​rather​ ​than​ ​out.”​ ​―​ ​Ellen​ ​Goodman.

Everything has an end and,unfortunately, it has come to the end of 2017. It has been a great year and we have all made many new memories and we have definitely all grown as women of worth. In this edition of ​the Wynpress​, we will be exploring the different changes that have​ ​been​ ​happening​ ​in​ ​our​ ​school​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​in​ ​our​ ​society,​ ​whilst​ ​also​ ​realising​ ​that​ ​with​ ​every​ ​end​ ​comes​ ​a​ ​new​ ​beginning.

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Jade​ ​de​ ​Keijzer The matrics of 2K17 have just said their goodbyes to five years of high school.

Five years of absolute madness (in learning new things and learning things about themselves) have whizzed past and now they are bound for a new and more thrilling chapter of​ ​their​ ​lives.

The matrics have had quite an exciting year. The leaders of 2K17 held their annual pool party with the new grade 8’s and every form of social media that the school has (Instagram, Facebook etc.) was filled with hundreds of photos sharing the excitement that the leaders had in their​ ​year​ ​as​ ​matrics.

In the first term the matrics also had their annual Matric Sleepover: they slept in the hall like sardines in a tin, but actually, none of the matrics slept at all. They played music; danced into the early hours of the following morning; ran around the school decorating their teacher’s classroom doors with “love letters”, balloons, memes and their​ ​infamous​ ​MATRIC​ ​2K17​ ​stickers.

In the first term the girls also

FAREWELL,​ ​MATRIC​ ​2K17 received their Matric Dance invitations.

The theme was ​The Great Gatsby which sparked huge excitement because the girls

knew the night would be filled with glitz and glamour and The Matric Dance was definitely a huge success. Every matric who attended the dance looked gorgeous and the hard work that the Matric Dance Committee put in, made the night even more​ ​special​ ​(and​ ​LIT​ ​lol)​ ​for​ ​the​ ​girls.

As the year progressed the glamour of matric turned into something quite different. Their June/July exams were incredibly tough and it really made the girls aware that their short matric year was coming to an end. Mocks and Finals were coming for them.

However, as tough as those exams were the matrics continued to make our school proud as each girl persevered.

Before the matrics could blink ​40 Days had come and gone. ​40 Days was another exciting day for them as they dressed up (some in life size Mcdonald's’ meals) and ate all kinds of foods (Gatsbys, McDonalds, Pizza etc) in our new Honours Quad.The matrics grew even more excited when they realised that this was their last 40 days of being high school girls and that liberation was coming! Term 3 flew by as the matrics faced the gruelling mock exams (which brought huge success to almost every matric) and at the start of Term​ ​4​ ​the​ ​girls​ ​had​ ​their​ ​Valedictory.

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The Informal Valedictory was such an amazing experience for every girl in the school. The Matric Memories Committee compiled a short but very sweet video that brought back long but not forgotten memories that the matrics shared throughout their five years together. The Grade 11’s sang Jordin Sparks’ ​‘One Step At a Time’ for the matrics, showering them with balloons and the Matrics sang Natasha Bedingfield's ​‘Unwritten’ for the school and ending the Informal Valedictory was the hilariously created song​ ​sung​ ​by​ ​the​ ​teachers.

The formal Valedictory was also an incredible but sad affair for the matrics.

Many Matrics received awards and certificates commending them on their hard work in the four pillars of our school.

Parents who attended the Valedictory were

proud of their daughters but you could see the tears in their eyes as they watched their daughters say goodbye to their school years. Even our Head of School, Jessica Stephens, had to hold back her tears as she addressed​ ​the​ ​matrics​ ​for​ ​the​ ​last​ ​time.

Our matrics have had a wonderfully exciting but busy year. This chapter of their lives has officially closed but a new chapter is going to begin and we know that Wynberg Girls’ would proudly support our fellow sisters in their new beginnings. Good luck matrics of 2K17 and may your new chapters be as exciting as the​ ​last​ ​was.

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The​ ​Power​ ​of​ ​Impact

Amarachi​ ​Vazidule Letting go is never an easy prospect. This year the voices of the school have, once again,to relinquish the matrics in order for them to grow and find their way​ ​in​ ​this​ ​life.

The Ubuntu choir bids farewell to the matrics whose influence built the society into the strength which we recognize today. However, in the words of Mrs.T.Godana: ‘I am extremely sorrowful that the matrics are leaving the Ubuntu choir because they worked hard to assemble the society and train the upcoming leaders as well. However, we cannot hold them back from fulfilling their destinies.’ The Ubuntu choir aspires to uphold its reputation of excellence in order to become something which the

matrics​ ​can​ ​be​ ​proud​ ​of.

According to the new head of Choir, although only four matrics were a part of the school choir this year, their presence will be greatly missed. As stated by many of the interviewed members, because the choir is so unified throughout the year, it will take some time to get into that camaraderie especially with new members joining as well. On the report of Kezra Cairns (elected head of Choir, 2018), the choir has big plans to work more on vocally challenging exercises in order to raise​ ​the​ ​bar​ ​set​ ​by​ ​this​ ​year’s​ ​matrics.

A gap is left to fill in the WGHS jazz band with their beloved matrics leaving the nest. In the opinion of Ms.D.Pearce, the jazz band will continue to move from strength to strength in order to retain the standard of the jazz band. Ms Pearce had the following to say:‘The majority of the matrics have had a positive impact on the jazz band. They have always been good, enthusiastic girls. They will definitely​ ​be​ ​missed.’

As the matrics depart from our school at the end of the year, we wish them well on their voyage in life. Their fingerprints​ ​will​ ​never​ ​be​ ​forgotten.

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Gain​ ​Your​ ​Whole​ ​Life Ilhām​ ​Choonara It’s October 2017, and with the daunting prospect of the term 4 exams, I feel the need to catch my breath and realize that the year is almost over. I don't want to accept it- it’s super scary- but if I don’t… well January doesn't exactly care how​ ​I​ ​feel​ ​about​ ​it.​ ​It's​ ​coming​ ​for​ ​us​ ​all.​ ​.

With 10 months passed, people are probably glancing back at their earlier New Year's Resolutions. Personally, I'm still writing my new year’s resolutions.

(Resolution for 2018: write down New Year's Resolutions). In accordance with the title, allow me to enlighten you with some world-changing knowledge that I have learned in the latter half of this year from various people and experiences. As teenage girls,especially, it is sometimes hard for us not to conform. In actual fact, following the norm is the worst thing you could do to yourself. How often do you find yourself out of your comfort zone?

How often do you do something that leaves your heart beating rapidly in your chest (and shockingly, it didn't even involve​ ​cardio).

Whatever good or bad has happened this year, I seriously encourage you to leave the year having felt a little

more uncomfortable. Definitely easier said than done, but removing yourself from your comfort zone and doing things that you wouldn't usually do can actually be the most exhilarating moments. “And I realized that to be more alive I had to be less afraid so I did it I lost my fear and gained my whole life” is a quote by Cleo Wade​ ​(@cleowade​ ​on​ ​instagram).

Setting academic, fitness or organizational goals is probably easier to keep track of and to reach than personal goals. Everyone is constantly trying to better herself and her life,but it is hard to see progress when this is a fluctuating process: one day you can feel great and the next you’re so busy that you forget about yourself in the long term. So try to remind yourself constantly of the things you have yet to explore, and go out and make everything possible for yourself. ‘Oops’ will always​ ​be​ ​better​ ​than​ ​‘what​ ​if”.

Grade 8s to grade 9: You’ve felt the water. It's time to explore every possible corner of your canvas. Also, take advantage of the free time you have. Trust me.

Grade 9s to 10: It’s not too late to change things for the better (join a society or study a little harder). That thing you’ve

dreamed of:make it possible. You are your only​ ​limit.

Grade 10 to 11: You have the majority of the year to prove yourself as a leader and show the world exactly what you have to give them. Make every single moment a significant moment. Also, say goodbye to your bed- you won’t be experiencing​ ​sleep​ ​very​ ​often.

Grade 11-matric: We’ve (just about) made it! This is the last chance to do what you’ve always wanted to do, at least in high school.

Matrics to the big world: Go get ‘em, girls! (If you’re reading our Term 4 Wynpres​s,​ ​props​ ​to​ ​you.)

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Sterkte,​ ​Mevrou

Ciara​ ​Birch Liewe​ ​Mervou​ ​van​ ​der​ ​Merwe Your passion for your students and job has always been evident in the proud way in which you conduct yourself.

Mervou, you have been determined to teach us, no matter how much we resisted our set work. You taught us how we can be the​ ​best​ ​people​ ​we​ ​are​ ​capable​ ​of​ ​being.

Mervou van der Merwe, you have helped us to appreciate and love the Afrikaans language. You proved to us that Afrikaans is so much more than a subject: it is a beautiful language with history and a future.​ ​A​ ​future​ ​in​ ​our​ ​hearts​ ​and​ ​minds.

Thank you, Mevrou for imparting the invaluable wisdom that only experience can allow you to know. Thank you for caring for us as a mother would; for relating to us as a friend would and for talking​ ​to​ ​us​ ​as​ ​only​ ​a​ ​teacher​ ​can.

Some of the lessons which have been taught by you or learnt in your class are: ● What you cannot do before twelve you​ ​can​ ​do​ ​after​ ​twelve ● Chicken is not easy to eat discreetly during​ ​class ● Afrikaans may be confusing, but never​ ​to​ ​the​ ​degree​ ​that​ ​English​ ​is

Be optimistic, “Vandag sal ons net Afrikaans​ ​praat!” ● Even though you are teaching in a fishbowl, does not mean that your class​ ​will​ ​stick​ ​to​ ​the​ ​gameplan ● When​ ​in​ ​doubt:​ ​STOMPI​ ​dit ● “Hoef” and “Behoort” = copy and pasTE ● Walk with purpose, and pick up your feet when you do so. No one wants​ ​to​ ​hear​ ​that ● It is okay to cry, even if it is because​ ​the​ ​movie​ ​trailer​ ​is​ ​sad ● No one will condemn you for trying, but you are condemning yourself​ ​if​ ​you​ ​don’t ● Always stand and sit with good posture. Posture and composure is everything ● And most importantly - do not ever get into a car with someone who has​ ​been​ ​drinking Thank you for the compassion. We will miss you terribly. As you enter this new stage of this your life think of Wynberg fondly (we will of you).

Remember that you have touched our hearts.

Liefde Wynberg​ ​Girls’​ ​High​ ​School ●

The One and Only- Ms.​ ​Hudson Zoey​ ​van​ ​Reenen Kindness and compassion are two things that define Ms. Hudson. It could be the hottest, most soul-wrenching day with students collapsing on their desks from heat-induced exhaustion and Ms. Hudson would find a way to make the work exciting​ ​.

Lessons with her were always interactive. We collaborated in group work and had many discussions. This created a bond among the learners in the class. She was always approachable and gentle with us.

She facilitated a relationship of tolerance among us, encouraging us to say the things that we felt even if others did not like it, but, to do so respectfully. The way in which she arranged her classes and conducted group work forced us to develop relationships with new people. A fact​ ​I​ ​am​ ​glad​ ​to​ ​have​ ​experienced.

She was both compassionate and firm with her learners- her goal was to see us​ ​reach​ ​our​ ​full​ ​potential.

Without a doubt, she is an amazing woman whom any student would be lucky

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to have. And as she departs, we realise the kind heart Wynberg has lost and hope that she​ ​achieves​ ​all​ ​of​ ​her​ ​future​ ​aspirations.

Life is no problem when you have Ms Stoop!

Natasha​ ​Mtila​ ​and​ ​Ashleigh​ ​Wyngaard A kind spirit; a gentle soul. Ms Stoop is not only a kind and loving tutor teacher, but also a good role model for all studious, growing young women. She proves that beauty and brains are an amazing combination and that being determined to succeed is not a punishment but​ ​a​ ​way​ ​of​ ​life.

Ms Stoop's passion and love for teaching, as well as for her learners, is clearly evident. She does not only encourage us to do well but she also inspires us to be better people. From homework to demerits; from advice to inspiration; everything she has given us has filled us with motivation and plenty of knowledge - and not to mention, a conscience when it comes to doing homework.

Ms Stoop is proof that passion in silence speaks volumes in the hearts of students.

Our tutor group will miss her heart-warming smile, her funny jokes and her words of inspiration every morning words that encourage us to have a positive outlook on the day that lies ahead. She is always first to offer her support and help to anyone in need and she ensures that every single person in her classes - and in our​ ​tutor​ ​group​ ​-​ ​is​ ​happy.

Cavanagh and Wynberg will miss her managing her teams on the sidelines of the hockey field and waterpolo pool, and teaching Natural Sciences to the juniors and Life Sciences to the seniors. It will be hard to fill the gap she will leave, but we hope that she knows the impact she has made on all of us because she will truly be missed.

​ ​Kayla​ ​Arendse Today,​ ​I​ ​realized​ ​how​ ​time​ ​flies.

We appreciate all the knowledge you have shared and all the valuable skills you have taught us. You have spent many hours with us and no matter the countless number of times we told you we don't understand, you were eager to help. You always​ ​went​ ​the​ ​extra​ ​mile​ ​for​ ​us.

I have no doubt in my mind when I

say that Mrs Stoop is an achiever, open-minded, generous, knowledgeable, modest, courageous, responsible and highly respected teacher. All your exceptional qualities have motivated us in many ways. The memories we have shared will​ ​remain​ ​in​ ​our​ ​hearts​ ​ ​forever.

Thank you for always being concerned about our wellbeing and our future. Through your passionate teaching skills you made it easier for us to engage and participate in class. We appreciate your endless pep talks by encouraging all of us to aim higher and pushing us to exceed​ ​our​ ​limit.

On behalf of all the students you have taught, I wish you all of the best for your future . Mrs Stoop you are a phenomenal teacher whom we will miss dearly.​ ​We​ ​love​ ​you​ ​,​ ​go​ ​well​ ​.

Ms​ ​Kourie​ ​-​ ​The English​ ​Police

Farahana​ ​Smailovic As everyone already knows, at the end of this year, Wynberg will be saying farewell to a few teachers one of them being Ms Kourie – a mother, a sister and an excellent English teacher. However, if

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you are or were a student, you’ll know that she​ ​teaches​ ​more​ ​than​ ​just​ ​English.

Her classroom is a space not only for herself but also her students to express their opinions on current affairs and learn about Ms Kourie’s experiences on her travels and during her teaching years.

She’s even gone as far as telling us not to order prawns in a restaurant if you don’t know how to eat them or else you’ll look like a “fool”. Amongst those few tips were things like using the X-Factor Handbook (otherwise known as “one of the English bibles”) and how to make notes on Macbeth and actually remember them. She is by the far, according to her past pupils, the best at quoting Macbeth – her most used quotes being, “I have lived long enough: my way of life is fall’n into the sear, the yellow leaf” and “what’s done is done”.

I think many can agree when I say that Ms Kourie is enthusiastic when it comes to teaching as shown by her constant hand gestures and broad movements along the front of the classroom. Her love for literature is unique and makes us love learning it.

However,what we look forward to most is what lesson she will teach us next. “If you’re left handed, eat with your right hand” and “Whenever you go to someone’s

house take something with you”. Her Grade 11 class’s all favourite saying is “If you cheat in a test you are a thief; therefore,​ ​you​ ​can​ ​go​ ​to​ ​jail!”.

All in all, Ms Kourie could easily make learning English, a fun experience whilst sharing stories of her own. That’s what Wynberg will miss about her.

Hopefully we’ll stay in her heart forever just​ ​as​ ​much​ ​as​ ​she’ll​ ​stay​ ​in​ ​ours.

“Questions, Comments, Queries?”​ ​-Mr Machado.

Nadia​ ​Parker A man who we are able to label “One of the best teachers” or “My favourite teacher”. A teacher who is absolutely passionate about the subjects we dread the most because only Mr Machado is passionate about Maths and Physics.

Although, we don't only love him for his dedication, we love him for the respect and

care he shows us and, of course, his comments. But what truly makes Mr Machado a great teacher? For those who have been in his classes before, you will be able to understand that his inspirational talks can change lives. He is an extremely enthusiastic and supportive teacher who inspires us to do our very best;to be brave and dive right in because we are able to do the​ ​things​ ​we​ ​say​ ​we​ ​cannot​ ​do.

“I was not a fan of Maths or Physics until I got Mr Machado My progress in his class has now made me love the subject​,” said by an inspired student. “ I wrote at the back of my maths test that I would have to work at McDonald’s because that's how bad I was at maths, but then he wrote a whole essay saying that I needed to believe in myself because he believed in me and knew that if I put in the work, I would be really good.”

And that is exactly the impact he has made in our lives: helping us from absolutely hating a subject to absolutely loving it. That's what makes him a great teacher.

As dry as his jokes can sometimes be, the environment Mr Machado creates is an environment we all love to be in- an atmosphere full of laughter, enjoyment

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and creativity. He makes every lesson worthwhile and that is why we find that it is an honour to be taught by someone who is always kind and inspires us to make kindness​ ​our​ ​“default​ ​setting”.

He is one of the best teachers because the best teachers teach from the heart and not from the book. He has not only been a good teacher, but he has been one of the greatest mentors for some of us.

He has encouraged and guided us so that we are ready for the challenges that tomorrow​ ​will​ ​bring.

We will definitely miss the times when we doubted ourselves or made silly mistakes and he’ll reply with, “What rubbish!” or when he asks, “What do you do with the base?” and we reply “Skrillex!” (because the base drops). We’ll miss the “You students are always complaining!” or the “How can you be tired? You have just had the weekend?” We'll never forget the fun times we shared with him and the guilt we felt when we failed to complete homework. We will miss the bonds we have created with him. We may not remember everything that he taught us, but we will remember how great he has made​ ​us​ ​feel.

We wish Mr Machado the very best for the future holds for him and we wish him well on his new journey of success and

happiness​ ​in​ ​the​ ​new​ ​chapter​ ​of​ ​his​ ​life!

Farewell,​ ​Mr​ ​Machado.

You​ ​will​ ​be forever​ ​missed,​ ​Ms Coetzee

​ ​Helena​ ​Veysey

“A​ ​teacher​ ​takes​ ​a​ ​HAND,​ ​opens a​ ​MIND​ ​and​ ​touches​ ​a​ ​HEART.”

I first had Mrs Coetzee in grade 8:she always managed to start her lessons off with a smile. She brought ​Goodnight Mr Tom to life and helped me turn my writing of endless sentences and incomplete thoughts to something I could be proud of. I have her again now in Grade 11 and she has not lost her charm. You don't only become intellectually smart in her class, you also gain emotional intelligence.

Mrs Coetzee is a teacher with massive faith and a big heart. She is always understanding and has such a positive outlook on life which she uses as inspiration in her teaching. She is always there to clarify or inform us of things even if it means going off the lesson plan. She

accommodates all of us with changing test days or just having an honest conversation with us. She listens to our concerns and is always willing to give advice. She is a very caring teacher. She is definitely a teacher who has had a great impact on my high school career. Mrs Coetzee, you will certainly​ ​be​ ​greatly​ ​missed.

Ms​ ​Coetzee​ ​has​ ​taken​ ​my hand,​ ​opened​ ​my​ ​mind​ ​and touched​ ​my​ ​mind.

It’s​ ​always exciting​ ​with​ ​Mr Schutte Lindsay​ ​Noland

If you've heard the quote, "Embrace failure" being repeated more times than necessary, you have, without a doubt, found yourself in Mr Schutte's classroom.

Mr Schutte has spent more time at Wynberg than he has at any other school, even his own high school. He said this himself when announcing that he was leaving to travel around the world, learning about different schools he finds

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interesting whilst feeding his passion for education.

I think we can all vouch for the fact that Mr Schutte has far too many dreams, plans and ideas that need to be shared with the world and that are far too good not​ ​to​ ​be​ ​implemented.

Nevertheless, he shared these plans, ideas and dreams with us, giving us small but memorable life lessons that we can apply to life and in everyday situations. A teacher who prepared us for the outside world and not just school alone.For this we shall all miss him

greatly.

We'll miss Mr Schutte's spontaneous way of teaching, making every maths lesson a mystery which kept all his students interested and laughing.

He didn’t just make them bearable, he made​ ​them​ ​fun​.

We'll miss the walks around the school, the classes outside and the completely​ ​off-​ ​topic​ ​conversations.

We'll miss his permanently excited and energetic personality, his interesting facts of the day or just the simple sayings we've grown​ ​accustomed​ ​to.

But most of all, we'll miss how encouraging he is.. He might be leaving the school, but he won't be taking the experiences he gave us with him, and for that,​ ​we​ ​are​ ​forever​ ​grateful.

Mr Schutte, we have no doubt that you are on a path of amazing discoveries regarding education and learning. Your constant thirst for knowledge and discovering new things make us believe that​ ​you​ ​will​ ​make​ ​an​ ​impact​ ​on​ ​the​ ​world.

We'll​ ​miss​ ​you​ ​so​ ​much,​ ​Mr​ ​Schutte.

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Ms​ ​Hartmann​ ​--​ ​the​ ​Heart​ ​of​ ​Wynberg Jasmine​ ​Kennedy Ms Hartmann is such an important part of Wynberg, everyone who has ever been in her class, in Christian Union or part of Academic support knows not only what an inspiring teacher she is, but also what​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​person​ ​she​ ​is.

Ms Hartmann really cares about her classes and this is so evident in the small things, like specifically wearing a cardigan with pockets to describe the structure of semilunar valves. She teaches in such a way that instills a passion in those she teaches. You can really tell that she’s not teaching from a textbook, but rather from her heart ( excuse the pun). I mean, she certainly encouraged my friend and me to get so excited about microscopes, something that I never would’ve dreamt I would be. Such an important quality to have, especially when teaching. She made studying Bio, at least for me, something that I actually enjoyed.

And if you ask anyone in any of her classes about Mrs Hartman’s teaching style, they’ll mention her famous anecdotes, for which she seemed to have one for any topic that saved us countless times in exams ( the story about the guy who killed the grass when he forgot to water it after

fertilizing it when learning about eutrophication and METHPECCS comes to mind). Some girls told me that on those days that they really didn’t feel like school, they’d get to her class and the passion that with which she taught really made learning enjoyable and that whenever they went to her class they’d never expect to only learn the syllabus: there were always those extra nuggets of knowledge that she’d​ ​give​ ​us.

Ms Hartmann has a way of picking up on things which comes from her being so attentive to those in her class. She also noticed those who were going through the tough times in life.When asking people for things they remember about her, someone sent me a message saying that, on her last day, when we were leaving the class, she individually said goodbye to all of of her learners: “You do the best that you can do and you really will thrive” . Another story I heard was when she asked us what we wanted to do when we were older: she made someone realise that what she’d always told people she wanted to be was not actually the truth but rather what her parents wanted her to be and gave her the confidence to tell her parents what she actually​ ​wanted​ ​to​ ​pursue.

On her last day she gave an acorn to every learner in her classes .2017 was written on each one. This acorn represented that within everyone one of us there is the potential to become something great just like the tiny acorn which has the potential of becoming the impressive Oak. This is on my board at hostel next to my term​ ​goals​ ​to​ ​inspire​ ​me​ ​to​ ​do​ ​better.

Although we are all incredibly sad on the subject of her retirement- with every end comes a new beginning- for Ms Hartmann it is the arrival of her grandson Joel. Everyone in her class knows the feeling of anticipation when her daughter was in labour and every time that phone pinged. We are so happy you get to spend this time with him and your daughter even though we are so so sad that you have to leave us. We will always remember you as the teacher who had an impact on her students.

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The​ ​Last​ ​Shoutout

This is just that last message we want to give to ​all ​of the teachers leaving​ ​us.

You are truly wonderful, and have had a great impact on our lives in many, many ways. You have inspired us to reach our full potential, and constantly pushed our limits. You believed in us, and kept believing in us through every class, test, project and exams.​ ​You​ ​have​ ​left​ ​your​ ​mark​ ​on​ ​us.

Wynberg Girls’ High hopes that every one of your ideas bring you joy; every one of your plans succeeds and every​ ​one​ ​of​ ​your​ ​dreams​ ​come​ ​true.

Au​ ​revoir!

Hall​ ​of​ ​Fame

From​ ​top​ ​to​ ​bottom:​ ​Ms​ ​Coetzee,​ ​Ms Hudson,​ ​Ms​ ​Stoop,​ ​Mr​ ​Schutte,​ ​Mrs​ ​Kourie, Mr​ ​Machado,​ ​Ms​ ​Stoop,​ ​Ms​ ​Hartmann​ ​and Mev.​ ​Van​ ​Der​ ​Merwe.

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15​ ​Things​ ​that​ ​You​ ​Will​ ​Miss​ ​About​ ​High​ ​School

Lula​ ​de​ ​Rose Many of us could not possibly wait to get out of high school and into the real world. We are so attracted by the idea of waking up late and not having maths​ ​homework​ ​that​ ​we​ ​don’t​ ​realise​ ​how​ ​much​ ​we​ ​will​ ​actually​ ​miss​ ​the​ ​school​ ​days.

3.​ ​Your​ ​favourite​ ​teachers.

In university, or with your boss, it is very rare to build a connection like the one you have with the “cool” teacher. You looked forward to going into that class, not entirely because the subject was interesting, but because you wanted to know about your teacher’s day and laugh with and at them. Somehow they made fifty​ ​minutes​ ​feel​ ​like​ ​five.

1.​ ​Your​ ​squad.

Sometimes, your friends were the only reason you could wake up on a cold Monday morning and fit into your uniform. You’ll miss not having to think about your schedule or when you can make time for your friends, because you​ ​saw​ ​them​ ​every​ ​day.

2.​ ​Uniform.

Yes. ​Uniform​. Even though we all complain about tying our hair up and having to hold our skirts down when the 40km wind decides to embarrass us, having to care about picking out an​ ​outfit​ ​,every​ ​single​ ​day,​ ​sounds​ ​like​ ​a​ ​chore.

4.​ ​No​ ​major​ ​responsibilities.

You didn’t have to look for a job (​or excuses to not get a job)​ . You didn’t have big-person

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responsibilities. Even though the simplicity of high school life wasn’t evident when you had 12 projects due in one week, it seems a lot easier than having to do your taxes, pay the bills​ ​and​ ​buy​ ​groceries.

5.​ ​School​ ​holidays.

When you get a full time job you don't get three weeks off work to sleep and binge watch How​ ​To​ ​Get​ ​Away​ ​With​ ​Murder.

6.​ ​Post-Presentation​ ​relief.

The feeling you get after an unprepared

English oral or an Afrikaans Mondeling. We all know that the most satisfying feeling in the world is watching your key cards fall in the rubbish​ ​bin.

*plays​ ​a​ ​birthing​ ​video​ ​for​ ​the​ ​class*

9. Having your parents write notes for everything​ ​and​ ​anything.

Those signed notes were your get- out- of -jail free​ ​cards.

“My daughter sneezed twice today. May she please​ ​be​ ​excused​ ​from​ ​swimming?”

7.​ ​Sports​ ​and​ ​PE. It was in between all the sweating and suffering when we built a sisterly bond. You’ll miss having dedicated times after school for sport, now you’ll have to set aside time for exercise.

8.​ ​Movie​ ​days.

Afrikaans teacher:“This is a very relevant video with the work that we will be covering this year.”

10. The motivational quotes in every class.

Now you’ll have to go on Pinterest to find quotes about life and feminism. Those inspiring notes were very important. Why do you think they’re laminated? They came in handy during Friday Detention when you needed to pass time or when you were given 2

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hours-too-many​ ​for​ ​an​ ​LO​ ​exam.

11.​ ​Free​ ​wifi.

Especially when you had free access to the Guest​ ​wifi.

It might sound cheesy, but it’s the truth. The idea of living and not learning new things seems​ ​tedious​ ​to​ ​me.

​ ​14.​ ​Inside​ ​jokes​ ​with​ ​your​ ​entire​ ​class.

The kind of jokes that teachers always wanted an explanation as to why we were laughing.

Those hysterical moments are the memories you and your classmates have and will look back on and smile in five years time,wherever you​ ​are​ ​in​ ​the​ ​world.

13.​ ​Subs.

Especially when you were gifted with substitution right before a class test for which you​ ​had​ ​not​ ​studied.

15.​ ​Performances.

Whether it was a variety show or a recycled fashion show, Wynberg girls know how to entertain a crowd. The amount of talent that our school mates have is unbelievable. From dance society to chess club.Each and every one of us has something beautiful to share with the rest of the school. Even if you didn’t get the opportunity to perform on stage, it was a blessing just cheering in the crowd, admiring the​ ​talent​ ​while​ ​feeling​ ​proud.

12.​ ​Learning.

A person stops living when they stop learning.

I hope that after you’ve read this article you’ll start appreciating the last few moments you have of high school. I hope you start living every day as if it’s a day closer to the end of school and not as if it’s just another boring day. Use our school as a platform to pursue your life’s ambitions.Hold onto every opportunity​ ​that​ ​school​ ​hands​ ​to​ ​you​ ​and​ ​make​ ​the​ ​best​ ​of​ ​it​ ​before​ ​the​ ​end​ ​of​ ​grade​ ​12.

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A​ ​call​ ​for​ ​the​ ​end of​ ​Human​ ​Rights Violation​ ​and Discrimination Kimber​ ​Jacobs

As the 2017 year draws to a close, this is usually the time that many people reflect on the past 10 months. However, I can’t seem to move past the overwhelming accounts of human rights violations and discrimination that has been brought to my attention in the past year – and more importantly, those that have gone unnoticed or unreported. The plight of the Syrian refugees fleeing their war -torn country; the Rohingya Muslims fleeing their homes in Myanmar due to ethnic cleansing; the travel ban instituted by the Trump Administration on countries that are in dire need of the “Land of the Free” as well as the

threat to send back all the immigrant children protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. The ongoing plight of people of colour in America targeted by the police and the continuation of suffering and discrimination of members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Not to mention the numerous amounts of gender-based violence, continued sexism in all parts of society and human trafficking as well as human dignity being compromised.

Now, although the above list might seem overwhelming (,and there are many more violations that aren’t mentioned here) there is still so much that is going on in the world right now besides human rights violation that it seems easier to throw in the towel and say “Oh, well.” But we can’t let that happen, and ,yes, you’re probably thinking ‘But how can I stop this? How do I end human rights violation and discrimination?” Well, I have some tips for you: ● Keep posting on social media the injustices and violations you see happening.

Bringing light and awareness to an issue is the first step to​ ​solving​ ​it. ● Educate others about these violations to bring even more awareness to the issue. This in turn will get people talking about the issue and might even come to the attention of a major activist or political authority figure along the grape vine. But also remember​ ​to​ ​keep​ ​yourself​ ​educated. ● Join in marches and

demonstration​s that are taking place to combat the issue to show your support for those whose rights are being​ ​violated. ● Use your voice and platform to speak out against violations. Although this may seem like your voice and opinion is equivalent to one drop in the ocean, one drop followed by many can​ ​cause​ ​a​ ​wave. ● Keep it up​. Whenever you start feeling despondent or that nothing seems to be helping the cause, just remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day and it wasn’t destroyed that quickly​ ​either.

So as we begin to close our 2017 year, I want you to take away one thing from this article: it’s a quote by Trevor Phillips, “Human Rights are not worthy of the name if they do not protect the people we don’t like as well as those​ ​we​ ​do.”

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Chocolate​ ​Cake​ ​and​ ​Chia​ ​Seeds

Nicola​ ​Van​ ​Tellingen For many the term “healthy living” has the connotation of exercising until you faint and eating only lettuce leaves, but that simply isn't the case. While you will sometimes need to make what could be considered as “sacrifices” it becomes a true passion​ ​and​ ​end​ ​result​ ​is​ ​well​ ​worth​ ​it.

It helps to think of your body as a machine. If you put in good, healthy nutritious food, exercise regularly, limit stress and take time for yourself, the machine works exactly as it was designed to. The body is an amazing creation that is so specialised to its function it is actually mind-blowing. When you give your body the tools it needs to do what it was always meant to do, you feel the difference not only in your body, but in your mind as well.

As exams draw near many of us will, inevitably, begin to neglect our self-care in order to spend more time studying. However, if you, instead, focus on self-care during this period you will not need to study harder as you will simply

The​ ​End​ ​Result​ ​of​ ​a​ ​Healthy​ ​Lifestyle

have​ ​been​ ​studying​ ​SMARTER. Here are 5 simple tips to beginning your healthy lifestyle, and keeping it up during​ ​exams: ​ ​1.​ ​ ​ ​ ​EAT​ ​RIGHT It sounds so simple, yet few of us actually do it. Eating right refers to eating food as close to how nature intended it to be as possible. It means eliminating stress eating, emotional eating and boredom eating and eating natural, unrefined food only​ ​when​ ​your​ ​body​ ​tells​ ​you​ ​it​ ​needs​ ​it.

2.​ ​ ​EXERCISE​ ​RIGHT For many of us, exercise seems such a mission. Going for a run in this heat NEVER. Going to gym now - nope, I’ll go tomorrow. These kinds of excuses are so much easier to make. It does, however, not have to be a chore to exercise. Find something you enjoy doing that gets the blood flowing, Many studies have proven that exercise as a study break actually helps​ ​you​ ​retain​ ​information.

3.​ ​ ​TAKE​ ​15​ ​MIN​ ​TO​ ​DE-STRESS It may sound like a monumental waste of time,but taking 15 minutes daily to do an

activity that relaxes you can make a huge difference in your life. As you feel calmer and more centred, the tasks waiting for you become less daunting and more manageable​ ​than​ ​you​ ​initially​ ​expected.

4.​ ​ ​PAY​ ​ATTENTION​ ​TO​ ​YOUR​ ​MIND A healthy lifestyle refers not only to physical health, but mental health, too. If you find yourself overly down and out about something, talk to someone.

Whether it be a friend, counsellor or parent.Getting it off your mind can allow you to move on and learn from every experience.

5.​ ​ ​BE​ ​PATIENT Seeing the result of these changes may take time: it certainly won’t happen overnight. Remember that changing the way you go about life is a process and if it were​ ​easy​ ​it​ ​simply​ ​wouldn't​ ​be​ ​worth​ ​it.

All in all, as exams draw near I want to encourage all of you to take a couple of minutes, or hours or days, to figure out how you want to live. It may see irrelevant or like a waste of very valuable time and energy, but the proof is in the pudding​ ​-​ ​the​ ​sugar-free​ ​version​ ​of​ ​course.

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Mariné​ ​Bosch

​ ​Does​ ​the​ ​Procrastination​ ​Ever​ ​End​?

If you are reading this article, you are probably procrastinating. You have work to complete and should be studying for exams. Before you start your quest of completing the tasks on your organized to-do list which you have written out three times today, I urge you to read this article.

Your​ ​work​ ​can​ ​wait​ ​a​ ​few​ ​more​ ​minutes.

No one can deny the fact that they have procrastinated before. We, as human beings, are brilliant at distracting ourselves from what we have to do. Who wakes up every day and feels passionate about completing three subjects’ worth of

work? No one I know. We have a mindset that causes us to think that we are only capable of producing ‘good’ work when we feel ready and inspired. Unfortunately, we never find a time when we are one hundred percent ready to take on any task.

We back away from projects that are challenging and require us to think as we have a constant fear of failing. This is extremely prominent in projects that we set ourselves, such as keeping to a running schedule. Most people give up after writing it​ ​out.

During the term, there comes a time when many projects are due at the same time. These projects are often left incomplete until the night before. This is also in response to fear of failure, but instead of ignoring the project completely we are forced not only to start, but also to complete​ ​the​ ​project​ ​before​ ​the​ ​deadline.

Once all the projects are complete, the fear disappears and the individual no longer feels the need to distract herself, However, as soon as another project is thrown in her direction, her procrastination is back in full force.

Although many individuals are able to complete their projects just before they are due, procrastination causes a lack of sleep

and a large amount of stress that builds up over time leading to emotional overload which​ ​can​ ​cause​ ​an​ ​individual​ ​to​ ​burn​ ​out.

The urge to procrastinate cannot be erased from our beings completelythere will always be another Physics test to study for. Fortunately there are ways to minimize the amount of time we procrastinate and to maximise our productivity.

1. Separate projects into smaller sections and only focus on one section for a few minutes at a time.

In this way the amount of work to

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complete​ ​looks​ ​more​ ​achievable.

2. Create a ​deadline by which ​to complete the sections of a project.

Use a calendar to write up the parts of projects you will work each day so that you can hand the finished project​ ​in​ ​on​ ​time.

3. Picture yourself in the ​future​. What would you want to be able to look back at tomorrow and know you have​ ​already​ ​completed?

4. Tell ​your friends and family about your goals. Ask them to remind you of your goals from time to time in order to keep you on track. When you achieve your goals, reward yourself, but remember to keep this​ ​in​ ​moderation.

5. Switch off your phone and work in an area that is free from possible distractions​.

If you not only keep these tips in mind, but actually put them into practice, you will have more control over your workload and your tendency to procrastinate. You should probably start working on that to-do list now, or if you wish to waste more time I suggest that you watch “Inside the mind of a master procrastinator” <​https://youtu.be/arj7oStGLkU​> - a TED Talk by Tim Urban about his experience

with​ ​procrastination.

But​ ​if​ ​you​ ​want​ ​to​ ​procrastinate​ ​a​ ​little​ ​bit:

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Movies​ ​and​ ​the​ ​End Zayyaan​ ​Esau Movies, (one of the most beloved pastimes since the 1890s) are often seen as controversial. Ask yourself, what have you ever learnt from a movie? Besides the fact that hot jock guys go for cheerleaders and vampires. What have movies truly taught you?

To answer your question: they’ve taught you how to deal with the end and how​ ​to​ ​learn​ ​from​ ​it​ ​and​ ​accept​ ​it.

And​ ​what​ ​end​ ​may​ ​that​ ​be?

The end can be presented to us in many ways. Take 2015’s “The Duff” for example. “The Duff” shows us one of the most influential social acceptances within on-screen high school teens, effectively ending in a happy world where people whole-heartedly love themselves and are accepted and celebrated for who they are thus demolishing the typical high school hierarchy.

2016’s “The Edge of Seventeen” showed us the life of an awkward, conflicted teen and how, throughout the film, she is seen grappling with day- today problems that ALL of us experience – even if we wish that we hadn’t suffered those things ourselves. The movie ends with her opening up to others and becoming a person who is not only brave in character, but someone who shows us that it's not about where you come from or what you've done for the past seventeen years, but rather who you'd like to be tomorrow.

Popular chick flick, “Prada to Nada” takes us into the lives of two privileged, affluent sisters who have it all until one day it all disappears. From a life of lavish dependency, to a wake-up call of independence, “Prada to Nada” teaches us how life may not always go our way and that there is an end to everything: even a seemingly​ ​endless​ ​bank​ ​account.

Now I could go on for days, listing movies that have taught me more than

most textbooks have, but it is not always about the quantity of information, but rather the bit that you internalise and never​ ​forget.

Everything has an end. Yet, it does not always mean loss. The end is a beginning and the chance for you to gain something new. Be it finishing a grade, in order to start a new one, or reducing your time spent lying around to start an exercise routine, or even flying through a book​ ​to​ ​start​ ​another.

Contrary to popular understanding, the end is not always the end, but the beginning of a new chapter in your life.

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The​ ​End​ ​(of your​ ​Favourite Book​ ​Series) Mu’minah​ ​Salie “But I love these characters too much to leave them now” or “It’s just too final for me” or even “Somebody is going to die. They always walk out on me in the final​ ​book.”

Confused? Let me explain: these are some of the excuses we tell ourselves and others when we do not want to read the final book of one of our favourite series. We are always a little reluctant to pick up the book when we know it is the last one of that story. We have grown so accustomed to that world that we start to avoid the​ ​final​ ​chapter​ ​like​ ​the​ ​plague.

We do have perfectly reasonable reasons, though. For example, we are scared we will lose the only door we have to a specific (fictional) wonderland, the ending might not go the way we

want it. And let us not forget the biggest worry of every obsessive reader: one character (or two or three or twenty) normally​ ​dies​ ​in​ ​the​ ​last​ ​book.

But sometimes we need that little bit of closure. Sometimes we need to push through the fear of pain and sorrow.

Sometimes we just have to accept the fact that even if we don’t read those last few pages from the beloved author, somebody else​ ​will.

But, because this journey to recovery is a difficult one, here is your first aid kit to ​surviving the end of a book series​​ ​which​ ​you​ ​hold​ ​close​ ​to​ ​your​ ​heart: 1. Learn​ ​to​ ​cope​ ​with​ ​loss Maybe you should take a tiny break from reading. Perhaps discover yourself in this time. Know that whatever book you pick up next could be a possible rebound, and that it will also possibly not heal that​ ​emptiness​ ​in​ ​your​ ​heart.

2. Talk​ ​about​ ​it You will have so many questions and so many angry thoughts bottled up inside you. But don’t worry –you are not alone.

Somebody else may have gone through this experience of finality.

Spark a conversation with them.

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Rant to them. Talk to them.

Question them. You may just ease that​ ​tiny​ ​void.

Socialise This may be the last thing you want to do, but meeting new people who also read the book helps. You often bridge gaps with strangers over a book, so why not use their help in the​ ​healing​ ​process?

Maybe​ ​write​ ​a​ ​fanfiction​ ​or​ ​two Don’t want the story to end? You could always write a story continuing it. Want an alternate ending? Write the ending you wanted, even if it is a clichéd happily ever after. Just make sure to keep a grip on reality (don’t lose sight​ ​of​ ​what​ ​really​ ​happened).

Try​ ​saying​ ​goodbye If you are going to be overly upset about the end, just hold a dramatic goodbye. Ever heard of mock funerals? You could hold one for this book. Get together with fellows from the fandom, and then say goodbye. In the farewell, talk about favourite characters, favourite moments, jokes, or whatever you feel will help. You could shed a few tears​ ​too.

Write​ ​to​ ​author

Perhaps,if the author (or their agent) read the letter, and sees that there is interest they just might write a tiny short story for their readers (and some money). Now, of course, they don’t read all of their fan mail, but it is worth​ ​a​ ​try.

7. When confident you are a bit more stable​ ​after​ ​the​ ​loss,​ ​reread​ ​the​ ​series It may seem that you are re-opening an already closing wound, but this does help. You pick up jokes you didn’t understand before, a few hidden​ ​meanings​ ​here​ ​and​ ​there.

8. Convince​ ​others​ ​to​ ​read​ ​the​ ​books Turning somebody close to you to the dark side is often very satisfying. Their reactions to things remind you that you are not alone. Sometimes it feels great to lose yourself to your fangirl with somebody else (just don’t do this in a library, because fangirls tend to make a lot of noises –most of which end up being unintelligible screeches).

And while you don’t want to put your friend through the pain of finales, it’s easier to suffer with somebody than to suffer​ ​alone.

9. Reflect Think about your opinion on the books. Do an in- depth analysis.

Research the series. You learn so

much opening yourself to new ideas.

Others might notice something you missed. Foreshadowing? Character qualities? Intertext? Trust me, you will be shocked with just how much the author​ ​actually​ ​thought​ ​out.

10. Look​ ​for​ ​recommendations Move on. Look for similar books; ask the internet what readers of your favourite series also enjoy. Let your friend recommend a book or two. Just take a deep breath, and store that world in a corner of your heart. There are plenty of other characters to love, you just have to be​ ​open​ ​to​ ​walk​ ​into​ ​those​ ​stories.

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Also, as you can see, I have written a few reviews on the final books of some popular series​ ​(with​ ​some​ ​spoilers)​.

Harry​ ​Potter Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was a really good book. J. K. Rowling invented this brilliant land and such a strong villain​ ​to​ ​give​ ​the​ ​story​ ​meaning.

Harry’s life is based upon the destiny that he has to bring an end to the Dark Lord. The past six

books have led up to this moment.

If you haven’t read the seventh book in the series, the last thing you remember is Dumbledore dying, Snape going to the Dark side (quite literally), and Harry being tasked with saving the world. A lot must happen in the next 600 pages.

Rowling is such a good writer. Her books are such page-turners, and her sentences flow from one to the next effortlessly. She makes you believe that Hogwarts and the Wizarding World actually exists (which is really​ ​great​ ​if​ ​you​ ​ask​ ​me).

Although so many characters died, many people were not satisfied with the ending, and claimed that it was “too generic.” I disagree. Harry Potter had such an emotionally draining childhood, that, after defeating the bad guy, he deserved a cliched happily ever after. Harry got the life he would’ve had had if he wasn’t a destined hero –marry his seventeen year old sweetheart, stick with his friends, watch his children board the train on Platform 9¾, and never have a scar burn his forehead again. His

children even have meaningful names!

But if I had to change one thing, it would be the final battle: it was over too quickly. I still barely understand what happened there.

Otherwise, this book is definitely a winner.

Divergent Allegiant is the third and final book in Veronica Roth’s Divergent​ ​series.

What must happen in this

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book? Tris and Four need to decide who to trust after the escape their city and venture beyond the wall.

They find out things some wouldn’t see coming, such as (like ​the Maze Runner series) their small world has been an experiment with the purpose of advancing the human race.

Personally, I (and I am going to be extremely honest and blunt here) did not like the Divergent series. Veronica Roth, while having an amazing plot and idea for a really nice story, does not exactly have the best writing style.

Her sentences do not move from one to the next very easily, mainly because her use of language is very simplistic. Some of her characters were relatively good with a few realistic qualities (such as their fears), but others (while it seemed like she tried her best) remained quite​ ​static.

Yet, while I said that she had a good storyline idea, I also say that she had a minor (scratch that –​major​)​ ​slip-up​ ​in​ ​the​ ​final​ ​book.

Picture this: ​you are writing an essay, you get to the end of the story, and you don’t

know what to do with the ending, so you try something which seems logical at the time: you kill the main character. Tris died after pushing a button which would save the world while being peppered with a few bullets. Some would say that she had a dignified death fighting for what they believed in, but the whole ordeal seemed pointless, and effectively rendered the story as pointless. You don’t really tear up for that scene; you are just confused, because it didn’t need to happen. Maybe you felt something when Four spread her ashes, but otherwise, ​Allegiant gave the ​Divergent series a weak end.

Other series​, their final book, and a rating (excluding prequels, novellas or companions): ● The Maze Runner: the Death Cure by​ ​James​ ​Dashner​ ​(6.5​ ​/​ ​10) ● The Infernal Devices: the Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare​ ​(7​ ​/​ ​10) ● The Mortal Instruments: City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare(7​ ​/​ ​10) ● Maximum Ride: Maximum Ride Forever by James Patterson (6 /

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10) A Court of Thorns and Roses: A Court of Wings and ​Ruin by Sarah J.​ ​Maas​ ​(8​ ​/​ ​10) Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian​ ​by​ ​Rick​ ​Riordan​ ​(8​ ​/​ ​10) Heroes of Olympus: Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan (7.5 / 10) The Hunger Games: Mockingbird by​ ​Suzanne​ ​Collins​ ​(8.5​ ​/​ ​10)

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