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PAUL ROOS GIMNASIUM Graad 12 - Prysuitdeling

Devon Milne Leierskap - Hoofseun

Odin Mostert Entrepreneursprys

Jared Africa Beste Snr Atleet

Daniël Maree Beste Akteur

Lonwabo Mfikili Snr Sportman & Veelsydigheid

Alexander Van Wyk 1ste - 94,9%

Leigh-Rae Luitjies Diens aan die Skool

Glasson Osborne 2de - 93,7%

Tristan Silence Beste Snr Sokkerspeler

Janneman Slabbert 3de - 93,3% O.Hoofseun

Braden Pillay Bydrae tot Sokker

Rainier & Wiljé Engelbrecht Diens aan die Koor

Ralf Louw & Gerhard Nieuwoudt Werner van Rensburg - Karaktertoekenning

Ruan Buhr 4de - 92,3%

Chad Hamman Diens aan die Skool

Josh De Klerk Hoogste Prestasie Hokkie

Ruard van Renen Beste Snr Swemmer

Herman Combrinck Snr Muurbalkampioen

Hubert Esterhuyse Diens aan die Orkes

Johan de Jongh Kultuurbydrae

Ludwig Gertsner Bydrae tot Hokkie

Juan Lindeque Diens aan die Skool

Kei Norton Leierskap - Krieket

Luc van der Veen & Jacques Theron Debatsbeker

Reghard van Wyk Joernalistiek, O.Hoofseun

Divan Prinsloo Joernalistiek

LAERSKOOL STELLENBOSCH Spiesgooi Prestasies Nicola van der Merwe het ‘n goue medalje vir spiesgooi by die Boland Liga byeenkoms te Dal Josafat verower met ‘n afstand van 29.93m.

Stellies Blink uit in Dans

Musiek Prestasie Nika Bell het onlangs vir haar Graad 2 klaviereksamen 94% behaal en het ook twee cum laude toekennings vir klavier by die Stellenbosch Kunswedstryd verwerf. Sy ontvang ‘n goud en goud plus vir viool en ‘n cum laude en goudplus vir sang by die Kunswedstryd.

Baie geluk.

Tenniskampioene Laerskool Stellenbosch is baie trots op die 7 seuns wat na baie sweet en tande kners, koning by die Gerrie Berner tennistoernooi gekraai het. Die toernooi is een van die grootste tennistoernooie in die WesKaap.

Krieketster

Leelah Sykstus en Isabella Steenkamp (Graad 7-leerders) het tydens die “Talent Africa” kompetisie wat deel vorm van die “Federation Performing Arts South Africa” goue medaljes vir hul twee danse verower. Leelah en Isabella het ‘n Kontemporêre duet asook ‘n ‘HipHop’ groepdans uitgevoer. Beide leerders het hul Suid-Afrikaanse kleure verwerf en sal volgende jaar aan die Internasionale danskompetisie (moontlik in Spanje) kan deelneem.

Ons is trots op julle!

Jocelyn Marais Tennistoernooi Kampioene Stellies se o.13A seuns - en dogters tennisspanne het aan die Jocelyn Marais Matchpoint tennistoernooi te Graaff-Reinet deelgeneem.

Albei spanne het die toernooi gewen.

Melissa is in die o.16 Boland-meisieskrieketspan wat in die Nasionale skole krieketweek in Port Elizabeth, tydens die Desember vakansie gaan deelneem, opgeneem. Melissa hoop om eendag vir die Proteas te speel en droom om in die IPL en Big Bash deel te neem. Ons hou jou dop.

Baie geluk, Melissa!

Laerskool Stellenbosch o.11 Tennistoernooi Stellies se o.11 seuns- en dogters tennisspanne het op hul tuisbaan albei goud verower.

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LAERSKOOL EIKESTAD Hoofleiers 2021 Die verkiesing van die hoofleiers werk as volg: Gedurende die eerste drie kwartale word daar elke kwartaal nuwe hoofleiers verkies. Gedurende die vierde kwartaal word die hoofseun en -meisie verkies uit die leerders wat gedurende die vorige kwartale as hoofleiers verkies is. Die ander leerders wat as hoofleiers gedien het word dan die jaar se onderhoofleiers.

Hoofleiers 2021 Isabel Lutz (onderhoofmeisie), Anja Smit (onderhoofmeisie), Marlia Nel (hoofmeisie), Anton Brink (hoofseun), Gideon Fourie (onderhoofseun), Philip Venter (onderhoofseun).

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Somerset College Dux Scholars Announded Somerset College announced the Grade 12 Dux Scholar, as well as the Cambridge Dux Scholars for 2021, during the Valedictory ceremony recently.

The Grade 12 Dux Scholar Award was awarded to Daniella da Costa.

The Cambridge Dux Scholar Award was awarded jointly to Mieka Enthoven and Joshua Bloom.

Our heartfelt congratulations go to Daniella, Mieka, and Joshua on receiving these prestigious awards.

Daniella da Costa Gr. 12 Dux Scholar

Joshua Bloom and Mieka Enthoven Cambridge Dux Scholars (joint award)

RHENISH PRIMARY SCHOOL Gr.7 Annual Prize Giving

Cultural Awards Front: C Pedro, E Hoatson, J Pettipher, S Groenewald.

Back: L Gordon, A Combrink, T van Wyk, R Niesler, A Mkiva.

Leadership and Fellowship Front: C Ndlazi, G Hobbs. Back: S Flaatten, K Mossop, S de Pao.

Principal’s Cup T Wilson and A Mkiva

Academic Awards Front: L Gordon, I Arnolds, E Hoatson. Back: S Jooste, K Moss, C Griffiths.

SOMERSET WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL Gr. 7 Pryswenners by ons jaarlikse prysuitdeling

Zoë Hendricks Dux learner, Mathematics, Afrikaans AT, English HL, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences

Farrow Jacobs General knowledge

Rebecca-Rose Riffel Afrikaans Huistaal, Marincowitzbeker Skeppende Skryfwerk and English FAL

John Williams Kuns & Art Senior (Art Club)

Taylin Walbrugh Economic and Management Sciences, Creative Arts and Life Orientation

Koum Koopman Billiquilism Cup

Lesedi Mnguni Technology (boys)

Thomas Heinz Creative writing, Principal’s award and Natural Science, Mathematics Trophy/prize

Linathi Booi Technology (girls)

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Jannr Frei Alet Lombert Woodwind Trpphy

Calen Crouse Allderman Cup, Dorothy Johnman Cup, Phillipa Husband Trophy

Zia February Archibald Cup

Stevie Hendriksz Backstage Award

Noxolo Mathonsi Bertha Voigt Award

Catharina Swanepoel Blumberg Cup

Amy October Buisinne Award: Leadership & Loyalty

Ah-Young Moon Buisinne Scholarship Medal and Award, Ginsburg Cup

Ziya Wessels Centenary Scholarship Cup

Hannah Loubser Ellen Fourie Cup

E CENTRE Charlotte Moss Esme Kinghorn Award, Nikki Liebenberg

Anna van Pletsen Inspiration Art Cup

Anna Christina Kriel Investec Out of the Ordinary Award, Letitia Snyman Award, Third in Gr. 12

Rachel Caffin Irene Kim Trophy

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Zuné Swartz Louise Garlick Fellowship Medal

Jenna Tennant Manning Award

Fadia Oliver Meri Williams Award

Cara Pritchard Meri Williams Award

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Mari Stofberg Teddy Lange Memorial Cup

Emily-Anne Broekhuysen The Rose Bowl Trophy

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Sarah Broughton Meri Williams Award

Andrea Schöfmann & Emma Forbes Kristen Van der Walt Shield

Amy October & Zia February Principal’s Award 2021

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GENERATION SCHOOLS SOMERSET WEST Matric Prize Giving 2021

Inge De Wet A Certificate of Excellence for a distinction in Afrikaans First Additional Language.

Sashin Naidoo A Certificate of Excellence for a distinction in Life Orientation.

Rochelle Meissner A Certificate of Excellence for a distinction in Afrikaans First Additional Language and for second place in Afrikaans first Additional Language.

Emily Wilson A Certificate of Excellence for distinctions in Afrikaans FAL, Mathematics, Life Orientation and Dramatic Arts. Second place in Mathematics and Life Orientation. First place in Dramatic Arts and an Academic Colours certificate and badge awarded for maintaining an overall average of 75% 79% in Grade 11 and 12.

Daniéle Oelofse A Certificate of Excellence for a distinction in Afrikaans First Additional Language.

Tyra–Lee Mattheyse A Certificate of Excellence for distinctions in Afrikaans First Additional Language and Dramatic Arts and for third place in Dramatic Arts.

Cassidy Rondganger A Certificate of Excellence for a distinction in Afrikaans First Additional Language.

Yverne Myburgh A Certificate of Excellence for distinctions in Afrikaans First Additional Language and Dramatic Arts and for second place in Dramatic Arts.

Judy Saengjinda A Certificate of Excellence for distinctions in Afrikaans First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Physical Science, and History. Third place in Afrikaans First Additional Language and Life Orientation. Second place in Life Sciences and Physical Science. First place in History and an Academic Honours certificate and badge awarded for maintaining an overall average of 80% and above in Grade 11 and 12. A Top 5 pin and certificate awarded for second place in the grade with an overall average of 80% and above.

Calvin Mazenge Head’s Award: Awarded to the student who embodies the Olympic ideals of fair play, tolerance, empathy, sportsmanship, integrity, honesty and respect.

Robert Underwood A Certificate of Excellence for distinctions in Business Studies and Mathematical Literacy and for first place in Business Studies and Mathematical Literacy.

Lucia Schmutz A Certificate of Excellence for achieving a distinction in History, and second place in History. Achieving distinctions in English HL, Afrikaans FAL, History, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Science. Second place in History. First place in English Home Language, Afrikaans FAL, History, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Science. An Academic Honours certificate and badge awarded for achieving an overall average of 80% and above in Grade 11 and 12. A Top 5 pin and certificate awarded for first place in the grade with an overall average of 80% and above. The Dux scholar medal and certificate awarded for the top academic student in Grade 12 in 2021.

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HOËRSKOOL STRAND Pryswenners en ander Matrieks 2021

Simeon Momberg Pieter Koen-beker: Volharding en Deursettingsvermoë.

Hy sukkel van graad 1 af met ‘n erge vorm van disleksie, maar is uit eie keuse in ‘n hoofstroomskool. Sy lees- en spelvermoë word hierdeur beïnvloed en gevolglik kry hy in eksamens hulp van ‘n voorleser.

Hoërskool Strand is trots daarop dat ons deel kon wees van Simeon se baie moedige reis sover.

Ons sal hom dophou en sy verdere suksesse saam met hom vier.

Derik Nortjé Behaal in Engels Huistaal ‘n 2de plek, in Geskiedenis ‘n 2de plek, Lewenswetenskappe ‘n 2de plek en in Musiek ‘n 2de plek. Derik het die Le Roux-wisseltrofee vir Lewensoriëntering, waarin hy ‘n 1ste plek behaal het, asook die Luitingh-beker vir Tweetaligheid, ontvang.

Marli Botha Behaal in Besigheidstudies ‘n 2de plek, in Geskiedenis ‘n 1ste plek en in Afrikaans Huistaal ‘n 1ste plek. Sy het die Luitingh-beker vir Tweetaligheid, asook ‘n geskenkbewys van De Jagers Uitrusters vir die algehele 3de plek in graad 12, ontvang.

Anjanka Olivier Behaal in Afrikaans Huistaal ‘n 2de plek, in Rekeningkunde ‘n 2de plek, in Besigheidstudies ‘n 1ste plek, in Fisiese Wetenskappe ‘n 1ste plek en in Wiskunde ‘n 1ste plek.

Sy het die Leon Erwee-beker vir Beste werk in Wiskunde en Wetenskap, asook ‘n geskenkbewys van De Jagers Uitrusters vir die algehele 2de plek in graad 12, ontvang.

CJ Smit Behaal in Wiskunde ‘n 3de plek, in Fisiese Wetenskappe ‘n 2de plek en in Inligtingstegnologie ‘n 1ste plek. Hy het die DA Marshall-beker vir die beste prestasie in Engels Huistaal en die Strand Foam-beker vir die beste prestasie in Rekeningkunde (asook ‘n kontantprys van LDP Stellenbosch) ontvang.

CJ het ook ‘n geskenkbewys van De Jagers Uitrusters én die Hottentots-Holland Koöp-beker vir die beste werk in matriek ontvang.

Franzelle Verster Sy is met ‘n spesiale sertifikaat vir vyf jaar se getroue skoolbywoning vereer.

Ons opregte dank en waardering aan LDP Stellenbosch wat jaarliks die Rekeningkunde-prys borg, asook De Jagers Uitrusters wat jaarliks die drie top kandidate in die graadgroep met ‘n stewige geskenkbewys beloon.

Dezi van Zyl ‘n Matriekleerder, Dezi van Zyl, het aan verskeie afdelings van die FAK Internasionale Afrikaans-Ekspo deelgeneem en uitstekend presteer. Sy het die volgende toekennings ontvang: ‘n brons sertifikaat vir haar kortverhaal “My reis met vriende”, silwer sertifikate vir haar kortverhaal “Van vyand tot vriend” en ‘n opstel “Daai gedagtes...” en twee goue sertifikate vir haar opstelle “My uitweg” en “Lesse wat ek by boeke geleer het”.

Hoërskool Strand is met reg trots op hierdie puik prestasies.

HOËRSKOOL PAREL VALLEI Hoofleiers & Leerderraad 2022

Dean Bulfon Hoofseun 2022

Leerderraad 2022 Voor: K Kalmeyer, J-D Boshoff, G Raoult, D Bulfon, J Blaauw, A Jacobs; D Kim, P Pitamber.

Ry 2: J-L Lewin, M Swanepoel, B Krog, BK Nkopo, M Cilliers, A de Wet, J Roets, G Tough.

Ry 3: T Summerfield, C Schoeman, W Volschenk, J Rhoda, D Stoffels, Z Habig, R Brown, H van Zyl. Agter: C Kotzé, A Marx, J de Beer, L McCulley, J Konkol, M Wilcock, A Gardiner, J Swanepoel.

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Dean Bulfon

Parel Vallei High School Head Girl

Parel Vallei High School Head Girl

What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader?

What do you love the most about your school?

What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader?

I am looking forward to working together with an amazing group of people, the learner council of 2022, to have a positive impact on the schools learners by filtering the values of Parel Vallei through each and every one of them. I am so excited to help reinforce the foundation of pride for the school and learners achievements.

I love the close knit community we have between learners and teachers. No matter where you are involved in the school whether it is hockey, choir or drama you feel a sense of belonging. The friendly and accepting atmosphere that roams through the corridors and out on the sport fields brings learners of all cultures together.

I am definitely looking forward to serve the school as best I can and helping and motivating the rest of the school to achieve success.

Is there anything you would like to change at your school?

What will you message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders?

I would like to implement a tradition where all learners want to come and support sport and cultural activities. To form an even stronger sense of unity within our school. I want to reconnect the BLUE THREAD that runs between each and every learner of this school.

This year will be filled with obstacles and challenges, but you are not in this ALONE. We will always be here for you to hold you up when you feel the world is crumbling under your feet. A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor! Believe in yourself in everything that you do and know that you are capable of anything.

“When life gets you down do you know what you’ve gotta do? JUST KEEP SWIMMING!” -Dory

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

I would say my strengths are being able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as motivating others to help them succeed!

Is there anything you would like to change at your school?

I would like to establish even more pride in the school so that learners feel proud of being part of our school and do their very best.

What do you love the most about your school?

If you could be any superhero, who do you want to be and why?

I love that our school has a place for every child, whether it is culturally, sport or academically. Its really great to see our school providing many opportunities for us learners.

I would be a superhero who can stop time and therefore always have more than enough time in the day to finish what needs to be done.

What will you message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders?

On a regular Saturday, you will find me at… with…On a regular Saturday, you will either find me out on the hockey field with my team mates or you will find me somewhere outdoors; at the beach, hiking or running with family or friends.

Who is your Hollywood celeb crush?

Ashton Kutcher

Jenna Blaauw Hoofdogter 2022

You were selected as a prefect for a reason.

Your peers and teachers saw something in you that made you stand out from the rest. Always do your best in each thing you do and stay true to yourself.

Who is your role model? Dwayne Johnson.

If you could be any superhero, who do you want to be and why?

Captain America, He is in great physical shape and the values that he represents align with my values.

On a regular Saturday, you will find me at… with…On a regular Saturday, you will find me at a sports event with my team, family or friends.

Pick one: • • • • •

Netball, rugby, cricket, or hockey?

Cricket Cappuccino, hot chocolate, or tea?

Cappuccino Braai with friends or takeaways?

Takeaways Binge watching series or a live music festival? Binge watching series Android or iOS? iOS

CURRO SOMERSET WEST Caleb Roziers

Tumelo Chepape Well done and congratulations to Tumelo who participated in the Puma School of Speed series at Dal Josephat Stadium in Paarl. He received a silver medal for boys u.17 400m with a stunning time of 48.7s.

500 Club - Josh Steyn

During the month of October, Caleb was selected as the player of the month for his team NTY Youth Academy. He scored the most tries in the rugby derby against Panorama School, Hamilton’s Rugby Club and Vusa Rugby.

This morning we witnessed history as Josh Steyn in Grade 12, became the first learner from our school who received his 500 club badge and a very special shirt. This means that Josh has completed 500 laps which totals 500km’s of running!

What made it even more special was that his mother and father could both witness and celebrate this massive moment with him.

Well done Josh and we wish you all the best with the rest of your final IEB exams.

He was also selected to play with the u.14 boys in the United World Games (UWG) that will take place in Vienna next year June under the patronage of UNESCA. They will be the only team representing, not only our Province but our country as well.

Well done Caleb. We look forward to watching you score a try for the Green and Gold one day.

Tumelo Chepape Gr. 10 - Athletics

DC Fourie

Henrique Geldenhuys

Angelique Gardener

During September DC Fourie took part in a National and International karate tournament where he received silver medals in both competitions.

This was a virtual competition with more than 600 entries. Well done DC!

Caleb Roziers Gr. 6 - Rugby

During Henrique’s last kickboxing competition he was officially crowned as the 2021 SA U/79kg kickboxing champion.

A massive congratulations to Angelique Gardener in Grade 9, who recently ended 6th overall during the Western Cape Schools chess tournament in the u.15 individual girls’ category.

He received a gold medal for the U/79kg Semi-Contact point fighting category and a silver medal for the Lite-Contact continuous fighting category.

Angelique Gardener Gr. 9 - Chess

DC Fourie Gr. 6 - Karate

In April next year, he will defend his title and if successful he will compete at the Junior World Championships.

Henrique Geldenhuys Gr. 11 - Kickboxing

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The importance of maths and science in shaping one’s future Maths and science are often considered the two most difficult school subjects that are so often avoided by students, yet they can have a significant impact on what a learner can do when they leave school.

STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills are critical in today’s fast-paced world, but it is evident that learners in South Africa are showing less of an appetite for subjects like maths and science.

This mainly comes down to misconceptions and negative perceptions of maths and science, rather than one’s ability or aptitude for the subject. “Our youth are brought up to believe that maths and science are too difficult, that it has no real value in the real world and, therefore, they are not worth the effort,” says Prof Azwinndini Muronga, Executive Dean of Science at Nelson Mandela University.

“What many learners and parents fail to realise is that maths and science are enabling subjects that are a gateway to higher education and beyond,’’ says Prof Muronga. “They lay the foundation in applying knowledge when encountering complex principles competently in the school curriculum, at university and later on in life.”

“Out of the 64 countries, South African learners in Grade 5 scored an average of 374 for mathematics, and 324 for science – far below the 400 basic threshold”

The performances of learners in maths and science are well below par compared to other countries. Out of the 64 countries, South African learners in Grade 5 scored an average of 374 for mathematics, and 324 for science – far below the 400 basic threshold – despite being older than their counterparts.

While only 41% of Grade 9 mathematics learners demonstrated that they had acquired basic mathematical knowledge, and just 36% of learners in Grade 9 science learners had acquired basic science knowledge.

Cultivating a curiosity through maths and science Young people have a natural curiosity about the world around them. Learnings from maths and science ‘plant the seed’ in gaining an understanding of the order of things and how they work. These skills are honed on the education journey and applied in scenarios that go beyond the classroom, such as in the kitchen, garage, in nature and the rest of tangible reality.

“Maths and science give learners more choice when it comes to applying to study at university,” says Prof Muronga. “Without them, they would not be eligible for programmes and apprenticeships in the fields of science, engineering and even commerce, as many higher education institutions place a strong emphasis on maths and science,” says Prof Muronga.

Maths is also beneficial in other areas including problem-solving, quantifying and interpreting data, the comprehension of text, debating, project management, and personal finance. Science and technology can cultivate creativity, observation, analytical research, and can also have an impact on society such as sustainability and environmental conservation.

STEM in ACTION is a community engagement entity within the EBET Faculty. It supports learners, educators, and parents across the educational phases, through a hands-on, brains-on approach within the teaching and learning of physical science. “This constructivist approach, together with a dynamic and enthusiastic STEM in ACTION team, aims to excite learners and motivate them about the science and start considering possible careers paths,” says Prof Muronga.