FREE 4 ALL Senior & FET Phase Newspaper – July 2024
Volume 29 Number 5
South African Schools’ Newspapers with a minimum contracted distribution of 1 000 000
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At some stage in our lives, even when we are very young, we all play a team sport. Every team needs a captain to encourage, support and guide all the players through practices, games and matches. In many instances the captain is not necessarily the best player, but but the one who shows the best leadership skills.
This leadership is IMPORTANT for the team and can sometimes be tricky on a sportsfield where you have such a variety of personalities.
To be an effective team captain you need the mix of leadership, communication and, naturally, the sports-specific skills.
Evaluate yourself and see if you could you be an effective captain.
COMMUNICATION:
Are you able to talk openly and honestly with your teammates, coaches and other officials.
YES: I can tactfully point out errors and weaknesses and encourage strengths.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION:
Do you cope well with disagreements and conflict?
MENTORSHIP:
Are you good at teaching and guiding younger or less experienced players on your team?
LEADERSHIP:
YES: All inexperienced players need encouragement and will ultimately benefit the team.
Do you have the ability to inspire, motivate and lead your team by example?
YES: Defusing arguments on the field is critical as aggression reflects poorly on the team.
YES: I am not in it for any personal glory.
RESILIENCE:
Do you cope well with losing? Are you able to keep and maintain a positive attitude?
RESPECT:
Do you respect all the players, coaches and opponents?
YES: opponentsTrash-talking shows weakness and achieves nothing.
SPORTSMANSHIP:
Do you set a positive example of fair play? Are you a good sport?
YES: It is a sport we are playing – so ‘being a good sport’ is what it is all about!
YES: I’m a fair player and respect all the rules of the game.
DECISION-MAKING:
Can you make quick, effective decisions during matches and practices.
TIME MANAGEMENT:
Can you balance your schoolwork with your sports timetable?
YES: I know my sport well and my teamplayers’ strengths too. I am also decisive.
YES: I think I lead a balanced life and cope with both.
AnswerYESorNO
quiz supersports
1 Do basketball players ever wear helmets during a game?
2 Is cricket a sport that involves a net of any description?
3 IS THE TOUR DE FRANCE A FAMOUS CAR RACE?
4 Are there four circles in the Olympics logo?
5 Are eight balls bowled in a regular cricket over?
6 In a soccer match, a yellow card is a ‘warning’ from the referee. YES NO
Name the track and field event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar.
the track and field event where athletes run a specified distance while jumping over barriers.
Tickthecorrectanswer
1 Which country is famous for its haka dance before rugby matches?
A Australia
B SOUTH AFRICA
C New Zealand
D England
2 What is the name of the championship tournament for professional tennis players held in England?
A Australian Open
B French Open
C US OPEN
D Wimbledon
3 LBW stands for ...
A Leg Behind Wicket
B Leg Before Wicket
C Length Batting Wide
D LOW BALL WICKET
4 In which sport do you use a shuttlecock?
A Badminton
B TABLE TENNIS
C Squash
D Tennis
5 What is the name of the race where athletes swim, bike and run?
A Decathlon
B Pentathlon
C TRIATHLON
D Marathon
OLYMPICFACTS
• The Olympic Games started in ancient Greece over 2 700 years ago in 776
BC. The winners received a wreath of olive leaves.
• THE FIRST MODERN OLYMPICS WERE HELD IN ATHENS, GREECE IN 1896.
These sporting personalities are famous for which sport?
A MIKE TYSON
B LIONEL MESSI
C FAF DE KLERK
D SERENA WILLIAMS
E MAX VERSTAPPEN
F TIGER WOODS
G KAGISO RABADA
H CASTER SEMENYA
• Both the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics are held every four years, but not in the same year.
• Each Olympic Games has a mascot, which is usually an animal or figure that represents the cultural heritage of the host country.
Biltong BUSINE$$
Jay loves biltong and for his birthday his parents very generously gave him a biltong-making kit. He approaches two of his best friends to go into a business venture to make biltong to sell in small packets at school. The three teens decide to use their savings and set up a small business.
SALES
When the meat is dried they slice it carefully and package it into 100 g paper bags. They compare store prices and decide on a price of R35.00 per bag.
How many grams do they have to pack?
How many bags can they make up?
If they sell all the bags, how much money will they take in?
What is the total profit?
How much do they each get?
EXPENSES
They each put in R260.00 and go shopping.
THEY SPEND:
Topside steak: 7 kg @ R 99 kg
Spices: R 60
Brown paper packets: R 25
TOTAL EXPENSES: R
NB: WHEN MEAT IS DRIED, 50% OF THE WEIGHT IS LOST.
OPTION 2
If each bag weighs 75 g:
How many bags would they be able to make up?
To make R600 overall profit, what would the price for each 80 g bag be?
ATTENTION YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
To self-start a small business like this, you would have to save up maker. (These can range from R350 to R900). You would also need to do your research to establish that you have a captive market at your school.
Translating ‘Hobby’ into ‘Rands’!
Monetise hobby YOUR
Making money from a hobby will comelargely down to two things:
• DEMONSTRATING your expertise
MOST OF US HAVE A HOBBY OR AN INTEREST THAT WE DO IN OUR SPARE TIME. THE TRICK IS TO CONVERT THAT HOBBY INTO CASH.
If you have a passion for any of the following you could be laughing all the way to the bank!
DIY
If you love fixing things and have some basic DIY skills, let your neighbourhood know that for a fee you can fix a faulty appliance, a leaking tap or a loose door hinge.
TEACHING
If you are good at a school subject sell your expertise to others less fortunate. Giving extra maths lessons to younger learners could earn you a fortune!
COACHING
If sport is your thing why not offer your services to a club to coach younger kids?
PHOTOGRAPHY
• PRODUCING something valuable, desirable and different
BAKING
Don’t bake small quantities, bake a lot and sell them at flea markets or at school. Be trendy with your brand name and packaging and stand out from the rest!
ANIMALS
Pet sitting is a perfect way to earn money. Offer to feed animals when the owners are away for a weekend or on holiday.
It can be a very lucrative hobby if you are good. Get a website going to advertise your work. Be creative or photograph functions. Kids’ birthday parties could be a good starting point.
GAMING
If you are good you can earn money doing what you love best.You can stream your gameplay, receive donations, and gain subscribers.If your channel grows you earn ad revenue and sponsorships.Many open tournaments have cash prizes. Game developers sometimes hire gamers to test their games and provide feedback.
This series tells the life stories of Southern African leaders who struggledforfreedomandjustice.Theseare the stories of the powerful peoplewhodeserveanhonouredplaceinourhistory.
Helen Suzman was a courageous South African politician and anti-apartheid activist. She is remembered for her tireless efforts in fighting against apartheid and advocating for human rights and equality in South Africa.
She was a vocal critic of apartheid policies during a time when the majority of politicians supported the apartheid regime.
She served as a Member of Parliament for 36 years, from 1953 to 1989. Representing the Houghton constituency in Johannesburg, she was the only member of the Progressive Party in parliament.
She consistently challenged discriminatory laws and practices, spoke out against human rights abuses, earning her respect both nationally and internationally for her bravery and commitment to justice.
In recognition of her courageous opposition to apartheid, Suzman received many awards, including the United Nations Human Rights Award in 1978 and the Order of Meritorious Service in Gold from President Nelson Mandela in 1997.
SEXTING is when a sexual photograph and/or video is sent or received. A cellphone is usually the carrier of that message.
Sending a nude picture of yourself (or anyone else) to others can have severe consequences. According to the Films and Publications Amendment Act of 2019 and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act creating, possessing or distributing explicit images or videos of individuals under 18 is illegal. THIS INCLUDES CONSENSUAL SEXTING AMONG MINORS.
EVEN THOUGH THE AGE OF SEXUAL CONSENT IN SA IS 16, THIS DOES NOT LEGALIZE SEXTING WITH MINORS. EXPLICIT MATERIAL INVOLVING INDIVIDUALS UNDER 18 REMAINS ILLEGAL.
Even if you are not the originator of the visual, if you share it you can be found guilty! If you share intimate images without consent, civil action can be taken against you for defamation or invasion of privacy.
IF YOU RECEIVE A SEXT MESSAGE – DELETE IT IMMEDIATELY!
The Cybercrimes Act of 2020 addresses the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, also known as ‘revenge porn.’ Sharing explicit images or videos of someone without their consent can result in criminal charges, including fines and imprisonment.
Do the quiz to find out.
1 WHEN MAKING PLANS WITH FRIENDS, YOU:
A Agree on a time and place without much planning
B Take a while to decide and weigh up the options
C Often let others decide for you
3 WHEN FACED WITH A DIFFICULT DECISION, YOU:
A Trust your instincts and make a decision quickly
B Seek advice from others before making a choice
C Feel overwhelmed and struggle to decide
4 WHEN ORDERING FOOD AT A RESTAURANT, YOU:
A Easily choose from the menu with no hesitation
B Take some time to decide before ordering
C Change your mind a few times
5 WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING LONG-TERM PLANS, YOU:
A Have clear goals and decide accordingly
B Keep your options open and change plans if needed
C Find it difficult to plan far ahead because so much can change
RESULTS:
Mostly As: You are decisive and have a clear sense of what you want. You make choices confidently and efficiently.
Mostly Bs: You are somewhat decisive but may take some time to think. You believe in being careful before you make up your mind.
2 WHEN CHOOSING WHAT TO WEAR OVER THE WEEKEND, YOU:
A Know what you want to wear and quickly select your outfit
B Consider different options before making a choice
C Struggle to decide and end up changing your outfit multiple times
Mostly Cs: You may struggle with decisions and feel uncertain. You need to have more confidence in your own judgement. Trust in yourself!
PHYSICAL COURAGE
To keep going with resilience, balance andBeingawareness. brave!
SOCIAL COURAGE
To be yourself unapologetically.
MORAL COURAGE
Doing the correct thing even if it is uncomfortable and makes you unpopular.
THE TYPES OF COURAGE
SPIRITUAL COURAGE
Living
YOUR MENTAL MUSCLE
NEEDS TRAINING!
The brain is just like a muscle – it thrives on EXERCISE!
Every part of the body needs to be exercised and the brain is no exception. Just like any physical fitness regime for the body, your brain needs training.
Flexing mental muscle can help with your school work and memory. Whilst watching TV may be entertaining and even educational, it doesn’t allow your mental muscle to practise certain skills.
GET TRAINING!
There are certain activities that can sharpen the thinking process and can improve your mental fitness.
CROSSWORDS
Crosswords are a classic brain trainer as they test your verbal language but also your memory from facts you have collected over the years.
1 A super-fast second 2 To make believe 4 Last-minute studying 5 What thieves get away with 8 A type of kangaroo 9 Elephants die because of these 12 Japanese currency 14 Toads bodies are covered in these 16 Pale red
ACROSS:
18 To pull suddenly (and another name for an American) DOWN:
3 The fourth month of the calendar year 4 The capital of Egypt
7 If two people are both 1.7m tall, they are of ..... height 10 All right 11 A yellow condiment for hotdogs
13 The sweet teenage birthday 14 What you do with all gifts before you hand them over 15 Little dogs make this noise
17 A green leafy creeper that grows against walls
EXAM STRESS CALMNESS INSTEAD OF
Top Tips
Try and answer everything:
Leave those tricky questions until the end.Once you’ve ensured that the rest of your paper has been answered to the best of your ability, go back to those difficult questions.
Assess what is in front of you: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. QUICKLY SCAN EACH PAGE OF THE EXAM PAPER TO GET AN OVERALL IDEA OF WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU, AND THEN RE-READ THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY.
Pace yourself:
Don’t rush through the exam. You should definitely ‘clock watch’ to make sure you have time left for the rest of the questions. Remember to give yourself time to read over everything at the end.
Prioritise what needs to be done:
WHEN ASSESSING THE PAPER, PLACE A TICK NEXT TO ALL THE QUESTIONS THAT YOU CAN EASILY ANSWER. START WITH THESE. ALSO BE SURE TO DIVIDE UP YOUR TIME ACCORDING TO THE IMPORTANCE AND MARKS ALLOCATED TO THE QUESTIONS. ANSWER THE EASIEST QUESTIONS FIRST TO ENSURE MARKS IN THE LEAST AMOUNT OF TIME.
Treat yourself:
Avoid discussing the exam with others:
This is usually the first thing everyone does after an exam, but it will only increase your anxiety if you think that you did something wrong. Remember that the exam is over and you cannot do anything about it anymore.
Don’t be overly critical of yourself:
After the exam, do something that you enjoy.This could mean hanging out with your friends or watching your favourite movie. Do something that allows your brain and body to chill out for an hour or two before getting stuck back into studying for the next exam.
If you could have prepared better, or could have performed better during the exam, promise yourself that you’ll do exactly that for your next exam. Be honest with yourself and aim to do better next time, but don’t beat yourself up about something that is in the past.
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Whatwould YOUdo? If you were a TEACHER! If you were a TEACHER!
TEACHING IS OFTEN DESCRIBED AS A NOBLE PROFESSION, BUT ONE THING IS FOR SURE - IT’S NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED.
HOW WOULD YOU COPE WITH BEING A TEACHER?
To find out, put yourself to the test - how would you deal with the following situations? Tick the most appropriate answers.
1 The same learner is late for your class almost every day, with no excuse. What would you do?
A Report the learner to the principal.
B Chill – does it really matter that the class has a minor disruption almost every day?
C Lock the door so that he / she can’t get in.
2 What would you do if you suspect a learner is cheating during a final exam?
A Publicly check him/her for hidden cheat notes and information ‘tattoos’ drawn on his/her arms and legs.
B Wait for the results. If the learner, who usually fails, manages to score an ‘A’, you may have to report him/her to the school principal as a suspected cheat.
C Stick close to the learner and watch him/her like a hawk during the exam.
3 A boy in your class threatens to report you for abuse because you tapped him on the head with an exercise book. How would you handle this?
A Apologise – teachers must not touch learners.
B Whack him even harder the next time.
C Tell him to stop being ridiculous.
4 You catch a boy and a girl kissing in your classroom during the tea break. What would you do?
A Warn them that if it happens again you will contact their parents.
B Embarrass them by constantly referring to it during the next few lessons.
C Chase them out and laugh it off.
5 A girl shows great potential in the subject you teach, but NEVER hands in her assignments. She is failing instead of getting an ‘A’. How would you handle this situation?
A Fail her! She must learn that ‘no work’ means ‘no mark’!
B Walk away – some kids just don’t care.
C Suspect that there is a problem at home and send her to the school counciIlor.
6 You overhear a boy using filthy language in the classroom around his girl classmates showing them no respect at all. What action would you take?
A Ignore it – teachers shouldn’t meddle in learner relationships.
B Report his disgusting behaviour to the principal.
C Have a class discussion on dignity and showing respect for one another.
7 A girl in your class threatens to report you for victimisation. What would you do?
A Agree that she is your pet victim, but for a VERY good reason – and then list all the disorderly, disrespectful and disobedient things she has done in the past month.
B Suggest to the learner that she goes ahead and reports you.
C Ask her to remain behind after the lesson for a ‘chat’.
In the quiz on the left, there are few, if any, totally correct answers - but if you put more ticks next to the C answers than any other, then it could indicate that you are on track to having the necessary skills to become a competent teacher.
How did YOU score?
There are hard and fast constitutional laws regarding acceptable behaviour in our society, including those for both teachers and learners!
For example ...
A teacher may not hit a child and shouldn’t victimise or ridicule a learner, and of course it goes without saying that ... ... a learner should respect those around them, especially their teachers and their classmates, and they shouldn’t be a disruptive element in the classroom.
AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE LEARNING CAN TAKE PLACE
It must always be remembered that a teacher’s primary task is to create an environment where learning can take place, so many of the situations encountered by a teacher need to be treated on their own merit.
For example:
When faced with a couple kissing in the classroom, how should a teacher react? It depends on many factors:
• How old are the learners?
• Is it an innocent kiss?
• Has it happened before?
• Are they pupils with a ‘reputation’?
ENCOURAGEMENT RATHER THAN PUNISHMENT
And what about the learner who is clever, but never hands in her assignments?
• She may respond to tough handling but on the other hand she could need a confidence boost and encouragement rather than punishment.
Amongst the many other qualities required by an effective teacher is the need to be flexible, and to have a good understanding of peoplewhen a situation arises a teacher must be able to assess, evaluate and act accordingly.
Be the TEACHER
GRAB YOUR RED PEN.
BE THE TEACHER AND CORRECT THIS PARAGRAPH.
(It has commas missing, capital letters missing and many spelling mistakes.) *
one day durring a particulaly boring math class my freind and I were passing notes to each other about our week end plans I decided to write a funny mesage about our math teacher mr Johnson who had a habbit of wearing mismached socks I wrote out a sarkastic coment Mr Js socks look like he got dressed in the dark again LOL! I past the note to my friend sudenly mr J looked up and said hand it over panicking I tried to think of an excuse, but there was no saving myself I had to give it to him he red it allowed looked up from his desk and said with a raised eyebrow its fascinating but maybe you should focus more on the lesson and less on my fashion choices the class burst out laughing and I sank into my seat wanting to dissappear. Thats the last note Ill write in class
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