FABULOUS SUNSET CONCERT

From Barbara Coaton, Marketing Director, Pinelands high School: On 3 March 2023 Pinelands High School held their annual Sunset Concert on the shaded lawns in front of the school. The spectacular evening included performances by Pinelands High School’s Marimba Band, Mixed Band, Jazz Combo, Choir, Mass Choir, Flute Ensemble,

String Ensemble as well as performances by Pinelands North Primary School and Pinehurst Primary School music groups. The turnout was exceptional, with over 600 people coming in support of all the students from the participating schools. Our visitors picnicked on the lawn in front of the school enjoying the range of refreshments available in the lovely summer evening air. Well done to all the students who performed and congratulations to the Pinelands High School Music Department who put together such a wonderful evening of music and entertainment.

From Mrs O’Reilly - Head of Music, Pinehurst Primary School: Eighty Pinehurst families lapped up the last few sunrays under an African sky on the Pinelands High School lawns at their annual Sunset Concert on Friday 3 March 2023. The Pinehurst learners waited in high expectation for their stage call. Then, the moment arrived. The Senior Choir summed up the experience with the title of their first song Best Day Of My Life, followed by two beautiful Namibian songs, Okantje and Tuli, Tuli. After a quick change over for a few learners, the Pinehurst Orchestra gave a strong performance of the Avengers. The programme was aptly concluded with What Makes You Beautiful Mr Carroll, Pinehurst Principal, was visibly proud of each young musician who represented themselves well, sharing their musical talents. The groups performed under the baton of Mrs Cerfontyne, assisted by Miss Witbooi, Mrs O’Reilly and Mr Watkins. A huge shout out goes to Mr Garth Kayster, the Director of Music at Pinelands High School and his team for hosting this remarkable outdoor event.

Pinelands Polo Triumph

Congratulations to Pinelands High School boys' water polo team on winning the B-League final against Herzlia on Wednesday 8th of March 2023 at SACS. In the league are a number of schools, namely: Camps Bay, Parklands College, Fish Hoek, Elkanah House, Somerset College, Paarl Boys, Bridge House and Fairmont. It was a closely contested affair, with the scores level at full time (9-9). It then came down to penalty shootouts and Pinelands High School was victorious. Well done to the manager, Mr Westcott, and the coach, Alex de Bruyn (Pinelands High School Matric 2021), for having mentored and coached the team to a memorable win. It crowned a busy Term 1 2023 for the 1st Team water polo boys who played a total of 18 matches in this short space of time.