AWSUM Centurion & Midrand November 2023 edition

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Celebrating school achievements in South Africa

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Prize-giving Awards Prysuitdeling toekennings 2024 School Leaders & Prefects

Take action against bullying!

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In light of Anti-Bullying Week that took place from 1317 November, we shed the light against the concerning trend of bullying in schools.

Bullying in schools is a concerning trend. It almost always leads to behavioural problems, diminished academic performance, and unfortunately, even suicide.

“Understanding the impact of bullying on a scholar’s mental health has gained increased importance for teachers, guardians, and parents. This understanding is crucial for the sake of the scholar’s psychological well-being and academic development,” says Nkazimulo Zitha, head of School Achievement at SPARK Schools.

Bullying is defined as unwanted aggressive behaviour and usually occurs when there is a power imbalance between people. When it becomes repetitive, it can inflict significant harm upon the victim.

The five types of bullying: Physical – this is the most common form of bullying. It involves physical actions like pushing, tripping, kicking, hitting, spitting on, or destruction of a child’s property on purpose.

Verbal – these bullies almost always operate when adults are not around. They will make fun of their victims, tease them, call them names, insult them, and verbally intimidate them.

Cyberbullying – this happens in the digital space, on computers, smartphones, social media, texts, and instant messaging.

Relational – this bully is usually set on increasing their own social standing by diminishing the standing of another scholar

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through humiliation, spreading lies, and exclusion.

Prejudicial – bullies target factors like race, religion, sexual orientation, or social standing.

Zitha says the long-term effects of bullying on a scholar’s mental health must not be underestimated. “Research has shown that being a victim of bullying can lead to longer-term impacts including interpersonal violence, substance use, sexual violence, poor social functioning, and poor performance. Being bullied at a young age can affect someone well past childhood and can cause lifelong psychological damage,” she says.

Warning signs to look out for if you suspect a scholar in your care is being bullied are changes in sleep patterns, loss of appetite, frequent tears and mood swings, unexplained bruises and scratches, damaged belongings, coming home hungry, not wanting to go to school and deteriorating academic performance.

“Teach your children the difference between bullying and teasing. While the line can be subtle, it’s crucial for them to grasp that persistent teasing can qualify as bullying”.

URC Fixtures 2023/2024 144 matches are played in the United Rugby Championship 2023/2024 season. Here are all the dates for the games remaining.

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Apr 19

Glasgow v Sharks

Lions v Dragons Stormers v Sebre

Dec 23

Stormers v Bulls

Dec 30

Stormers v Sharks

Jan 6

Sharks v Lions

Jan 27

Bulls v Lions

Feb 17 Mar 2

Mar 23

Sharks v Stormers Bulls v Stormers

Bulls v Munster Stormers v Ospreys

Apr 26

Scarlets v Sharks Bulls v Ospreys

Apr 27

Lions v Munster Stormers v Leinster

May 10

Lions v Sharks

Dragons v Stormers Bulls v Glasgow

May 11

Sharks v Benetton

Sharks v Ulster

Lions v Cardiff

Stormers v Edinburgh

Bulls v Benetton

Connacht v Lions

May 18

Leinster v Bulls Sharks v Edinburgh

Mar 30

Lions v Leinster Apr 20

Lions v Bulls

Dragons v Bulls Mar 29

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BEAULIEU COLLEGE Congratulations to our 2024 Heads of School and Councillors

Aidan Sheard Head Boy

Boipelo Nkoane Head Girl

Tebogo Reid Deputy Head

Paris-Gail Isaacs Deputy Head

Advaita Govender Deputy Head

Anothando Jabane Deputy Head

RosisangAyanda Bokaba

Lwazi Bubu

Cameron Chalmers

Kailani Kamati

Jenna Frost

Michaela Maclennan

Ruvarashe Marumo

Avile Mbotshelwa

Sphesihle Mdleleni

Michael Milliken

Lethabo Mokheseng

Lebohang Mokoena

Teagan Naidoo

Shivesh Naidu

Koketso Pule

Brennan De Lange

Georgia Ruiter

Jessica Scholtz

Tayler Dimitrov Mills

Ntando Sibiya

Lethabo Tladi

Noel Vennemann

Abhay Edunuri

Lungani Mashele

Hannah Gerber

Alexandra Bennett

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BLUE HILLS SCHOOLS Top Achievers 2023 Well done to the following learners with their achievements.

Juan Carlos Oliva Venegas Player of the Year u.17 Boys

Xolile Radebe Subject Award for Geography, 4 distinctions

2024 Top 8 Prefects

Ryan Makupo (Senior Prefect), David Omiwole (Senior Prefect), Siyabonga Ncube (Deputy Head Boy), Luhandro Tibinyane (Head Boy), Ofentse Ramagogodi (Head Girl), Katlego Ntshudisane (Deputy Head Girl), Wanita Morare (Senior Prefect), Naledi Dlamini (Senior Prefect).

Omaatla Might and Nokubonga Ndlovu Jacaranda House - Atlhletics Trophy

CURRO MIDRAND Valediction 2023 - Top 7 Learners On October 16, 2023, Curro Sagewood School hosted their annual valediction for the class of 2023.

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Leigh Ponnen (90.50%) 83% Life Science 86% English 87% Accounting 89% Afrikaans 95% Life Orientation 97% Business Studies 97% Mathematics Honours for Academics VM Thomas trophy for accounting The Wendy Van Der Westhuizen Floating Trophy for Afrikaans VM Thomas floating trophy for Business Studies English Trophy Trophy for Life Science Executive Head Award for Dux Student

2.

Maheshan Govender (89.52%) 80% English 82% Afrikaans 86% Physical Science 88% Further Studies Mathematics 91% Information Technology 94% Business Studies 95% Life Orientation 98% Mathematics Honours for Academics Trophy for Information Technology Life Orientation Trophy Colston Veater Trophy for Mathematics Most promising student in Advanced Programme Mathematics Trophy The Samantha Govender Floating Trophy L Mkhasibe Floating Trophy

3.

Shikaar Ishwarchand (86.77%) 80% English 86% Afrikaans 88% Engineering Graphics and Design 88% Information Technology 94% Life Orientation 97% Mathematics Honours for Academics Engineering Graphics & Design trophy Mark Baxter Trophy for most promising student in mathematics

4.

Priyashka Govender (85.60%) 82% English 83% Life Science 83% Afrikaans 87% Life Orientation 93% Geography 93% Mathematics Honours for Academics The Khisha Singh Floating Trophy for the Best Overall Learner in Geography Most Diligent learner in Life Science Trophy

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Kalyn Arigundia (83.83%) 80% English 82% Afrikaans 82% Geography 83% Mathematics 92% Life Orientation 93% Business Studies Honours for Academics The Cindy Goldman Trophy - Most Inspiring Reader

6.

Arya Govender (83.03%) 80% Afrikaans 80% Life Science 82% English 87% Geography 87% Life Orientation 90% Mathematics Honours for Academics

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Roshanthi Pather (82.23%) 80% Life Science 83% Dramatic Art 83% English 85% Mathematics 86% Afrikaans 89% Life Orientation Merit certificate for Curro Create Honours for Academics Rumana Adams Floating Trophy for the best overall Drama student

UITSIG HIGH SCHOOL More awards Culture Mandisa Mkhetshane • Best Drama Student Ofentse Makgopa • Best Technical Service

Grade 12 top achievers Well done to the following grade 12 top achievers of the year. The achievements vary between academics, culture and sport.

Sport Chess Natasha Saikia • Player of the Year

Vutomi Mavanyisi Special Award: Netball, Medal of Honour, 3x Honorary Colours, Best Senior Player: Special Award: Most Versatile Sports Woman, Athletics: Best Senior Inter High Girls’ Athlete

RCL Head Leaders 2023/2024

Kamogelo Mabale Special Award: Academics, Academics: Pretorius Floating Trophy, Dux Learner (Average 91%), Culture: Best Instrumentalist, Uitsig Talent Express Overall Winner

Joshua Ngandu Special Award: Athletics Medal of Honour, 5x Honorary Colours, Sports Person of the Year, Special Award: Best Senior Inter High Boys’ Athlete

Boitumelo Kgomari Special Award: Netball, Medal of Honour, 3x Honorary Colours

Lehlogonolo Manamela Head Boy

Zama Mkhize Head Girl

Masechaba Tladi Special Award: Netball Medal of Honour, 3x Honorary Colours

Stephen Odhiambo Deputy Head Boy: Academics

Masana Bvuma Deputy Head Girl: Academics

Rakesh Keshav Special Award: True Gentleman Award

Colby Burgess Deputy Head Boy: Culture

Kimaya Pinto Deputy Head Girl: Culture

AMBERFIELD COLLEGE Amberfield Culture Department Soars!

The Culture Department of Amberfield College recently made history. They took part in the National Artistatue Festival where they were crowned as the National Winners in no less than 7 categories! These catergories include: Primary School Marimbas, High School Marimbas, High School Group Dance, Senior Phase Group Dance, Junior Phase Group Dance, High School Solo Dance and High School Solo Musical Instrument. Well done to all these learners on an incredible achievement!

National Dance Winners

Amberfield Soccer takes the crown!

The Soccer teams of Amberfield College have done it again! They took part in the Centurion League this year and three of their teams took the crown as the Centurion Soccer League winners. The teams that won the Centurion Soccer League were the U14’s, U15’s and the U18’s (1st Team). Well done to all these learners and their coaches!

u.15 Camp Discovery Winners

Keegan Harrison Special Award: Tertius Grobler Award for Outstanding Service

Tapiwa Mgodi Deputy Head Boy: Sport

Michelle Molepo Deputy Head Girl: Sport

Hannah Power Special Academic Award Medal of Honour, 5x Honorary Colours, Special Award: Finesse Award

Tharish Chetty Deputy Head Boy: Social and Charity

Inam Msutu Deputy Head Girl: Social and Charity

Tumelo Mokoena Special Award: Culture Exceptional Contribution to Culture, Blazer of Honour, Culture Boy of the Year

Hockey – Boys Kutlwano Mogwane • Best Senior Defender Boikanyo Moroe • Best Senior Goalkeeper • Best Senior Player Olebogeng Nkotsoe • Best Senior Forward Hockey – Girls Khumo Tlhabi • Best Progress – Senior Sinéad Stoffels • Best Senior Midfielder Amahle Qoma • Best Senior Defender Rugby Henrique da Silva • Best Senior Back Naeem Philander • Rugby Player of the Year

Yolanda Nkosana Treasurer

Zukiswa Ngwenya Secretary

Soccer Tshegofatso Mokgoatjane • Highest Senior Goal Scorer Netball Mbali Magolego • Best Senior Progress Temoso Malapile • Best Senior Goal Shooter • Best Overall Goal Shooter Mmasechaba Kenneth • Best Senior Defence Player (shared) Masechaba Tladi • Best Senior Defence Player (shared)

MIDRAND HIGH SCHOOL The Matric Valediction, Matric Farewell and Highlights

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The main highlight for 2024 is the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Paris.

Date

Sport

Jan 14-28

Tennis

Jan 19 - Feb 2 Jan 26 - 28

7’s Rugby

Event

Location

Australian Open

Melbourne, Aus

Winter Youth Olympics

South Korea

HBSC SVNS

Perth, Aus

Jan 26-28

Extreme Sports

Winter X Games

Colorado, USA

Feb 2-18

Swimming

World Aquatics Championships

Doha, Qatar

Feb 2 - Mar 16

Rugby

Six Nations

Feb 8 & 9

Swimming

Midmar Mile

Feb 23 - 25

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Vancouver

Formula Racing

Bahrain Grand Prix (F1 #1)

Bahrain

Mar 2 - 3

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Los Angeles

Mar 17 - 31

Tennis

Miami Open

Miami

Mar 24

Formula Racing

Australian Grand Prix (F1 #3)

Australia

Mar 7

Formula Racing

Japanese Grand Prix (F1 #4)

Japan

Apr 5 - 7

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Hong Kong

Apr 8-14

Golf

Masters

Georgia, USA

May 3 - 5

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Singapore

May 4 - 26

Cycling

Giro d’Italia

Italy

May 5

Formula Racing

Miami Grand Prix (F1 #6)

Miami

May 16–19

Golf

US PGA

Kentucky

May 20 - Jun 9

Tennis

French Open

Paris, France

May 19

Formula Racing

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (F1 #7)

May 25

Soccer

FA Cup final

London

May 26

Formula Racing

Monaco Grand Prix (F1 #8)

Monaco

May 26 - 8 June

Tennis

French Open

May 31 - 2 Jun

7’s Rugby

HBSC SVNS

Madrid, Spain

Jun 4-30

Cricket

ICC World T20 (men)

USA&West Indies

Jun 9

Running

97th Comrades Marathon

DBN to PMB

Jun 9

Formula Racing

Spanish Grand Prix (F1 #10)

Jun 13-16

Golf

US Open

North Carolina

Jun 29 - Jul 21

Cycling

Tour de France

Italy start, France

Jun 30

Formula Racing

Austrian Grand Prix (F1 #11)

Jul 1-14

Tennis

Wimbledon

Jul 5 - 7

Formula Racing

British Grand Prix (F1 #12)

Jul 18-21

Golf

British Open

Formula Racing

Hungary Grand Prix (F1 #13)

Jul 26 - 28

Formula Racing

Belgium Grand Prix (F1 #14)

Jul 26 - Aug 11

Canada

World Rowing Championships

Aug 23- 25

Formula Racing

Netherlands Grand Prix (F1 #15)

Aug 28 - Sept 8

Zoë Griffiths

Pieter Coetzé

Luke Andrews

International Dance Organization Cornwall Hill College Dancers received their Protea colours and will represent SA in Belgium for the International Dance Organization (IDO), in December 2023.

Scotland

Paris, France

Rowing

Pieter Coetzé (Gr 12) achieved fantastic performances at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2023, in September, representing South Africa. He got Gold 200m Backstroke; Silver 100m Backstroke, and Silver 50m Backstroke.

London

Summer Olympics

Aug 18-25

Zoë Griffiths (Gr 10) will represent South Africa at the 15th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in December 2023 in Mauritius.

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Achievments CHC Top Achiever (15 Distinctions, was accepted and started in September in Standford University. (Matric 2022)

SACEE National Writing Short Story Competition

Paralympic Games

Paris, France New York

Aug 26 - Sep 8

Tennis

US Open

Aug 30 - Sep 1

Formula Racing

Italian Grand Prix (F1 #16)

Sep 20 - 22

Formula Racing

Singapore Grand Prix (F1 #18)

Singapore

Sep 24–29

Golf

Presidents Cup

Canada

Sept - Oct

Cricket

ICC World T20 (women)

Bangladesh

Oct 18 - 20

Formula Racing

Austin Grand Prix (F1 #19)

Austin

Oct 25 - 27

Formula Racing

Mexico Grand Prix (F1 #20)

Mexico

Nov 1 - 3

Formula Racing

Sao Paulo Grand Prix (F1 #21)

Sao Paulo

Nov 16/17

Rugby

England v South Africa

Twickenham

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Breaking is the only sport making its debut at Paris 2024. At the Paris 2024 Games, the breaking competition will comprise two events – one for men and one for women – where 16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls will go face to face in solo battles.

Athletes will use a combination of moves and improvise to the beat of the DJ’s tracks. Breaking made its Youth Olympic debut at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018.

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Murunwa Netshiozwi (Gr. 8) Silver Certificate in the Junior Category

Joshua Andrews (Gr. 11) Bronze Certificate in the Senior Category

Poetry Competition

Ciara Mannion (Gr. 9) Gold Certificate and 2nd place in the Junior Category

Mila Keet (Gr. 11) Bronze Certificate in the Senior Category

CHC Prep School Golf Team: Provincial Winner 2023

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Aiden Combrinck

Jacques Olivier

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Nicolaas Botha Hoofseun

Josua van Staden 60m - 1ste, 80m - 1ste

Dawid Wessels 1200m, Hoogspring

Emma du Toit Hoofdogter

Robert Botha Onderhoofseun

Dian Bruger 80m - 4de, 100m - 4de

Mia Nel 100m - 8ste

Addison Beukes Spiesgooi - 3de

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Aiden Cloete Hoogspring - 5de

Ashley Dunmore Gewigstoot - 4de, “Turbo Javelin” - 10de

Januca Pretorius 70m Hekkies - 8ste, 80m, 100m

Juandré Olivier 60m - 5de, 80m - 5de

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Jenni Greyling Hoogspring - 1ste

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Christoph van Staden 60m - 8ste, 80m - 8ste

Alex Venter 60m - 3de, 80m - 4de

Stephan Smit Verspring - 2de

Lihan Steenkamp Gewigstoot - 1ste

Lynn Vlok 80m - 5de, 100m - 4de

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Baie geluk aan ons Kaalvoet-kinders Martin Rabie en Niel van Deventer wat nommer een en twee geplaas het in Suid-Afrika se 9-10 jaar ouderdoms-groep.

Head Prefects of 2023/2024 The proud leaders and role models of our students are pictured below:

Martin Rabie en Niel van Deventer

Sir Patrick Mokgosi Head Boy

Dzanga Mathavhathe Head Girl

Muhammad-Raees Kemp Deputy Head Boy

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HOËRSKOOL ZWARTKOP ASA-landloop proewe Zwarries vaar baie goed by ASA-landloop proewe.

Die Zwarries het hul goed van hul taak gekwyt tydens die ASA Trials for World XC team wat die afgelope naweek in Potchefstroom plaasgevind het.

Die uitslae is as volg: • Li-Mari Dekker behaal ‘n 2de plek vir Junior Vroue • Wiepke Schoeman behaal ‘n 5de plek vir Junior Vroue • Luca De Waal behaal ‘n 9de plek vir Junior Vroue • Simonay Weitsz (oud-Zwarrie) behaal ‘n 1ste plek in die 2km vir Senior Vroue

Michael pronk in Trampolien Gimnastiek

Iwan behaal S.A. yshokkiespan!

Michael Brown in graad 8 het gekwalifiseer om Gauteng Noord by die Guateng Gymnastic Championship te verteenwoordig en daarvoor ontvang hy Gauteng Noordkleure.

Iwan Albertyn, in graad 11, is in die finale Suid-Afrikaanse span ingesluit wat aan die begin van 2024 na Bosnië en Herzegovina gaan om aan die 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World U20 Kampioenskappe deel te neem.

Michael het in die seuns 13 – 14 jaar Level 7 Euro Trampoline deelgeneem en goud behaal tydens die S.A. Gymnastics Trampoline Games wat op 30 September plaasgevind het.

Mnr en Mej Zwarrie Dit was ’n aand van behoorlike glitz en glam waar almal weggevoer is na ’n skouspelagtige wêreld van Swart en Goud. Op Saterdag, 21 Oktober het maande se beplanning en oefening bymekaar gekom op die Hoërskool Zwartkop verhoog.

Tydens hierdie spoggeleentheid is Jaden Hefer as 2de Prins aangewys terwyl Suné Venter as die 2de Prinses bekroon is. Heinrich de Klerk het nie net met die 1ste Prins titel weggestap nie maar is ook aangewys as Mnr Galant. Aan sy sy is Megan Morehen met die 1ste Prinses kroon.

Chloe van Rensburg word as Mej Fotogenies aangewys, Danica Laas as Mej Persoonlikheid en Wihann Smit as Mnr. Persoonlikheid. Debutant en Mej Finesse gaan aan Anika Botha en Lienka de Villiers onderskeidelik.

Dit was egter Regardt de Klerk en Anika Botha wat die beoordelaars se harte en punte gewen het en is as die spiksplinternuwe Mnr en Mej Zwarrie van 2023 gekroon.

Wêreldkampioenskap titel vir Milàn Milàn Albertse is die Zwarries se eie Wêreldkampioen in gewigoptel. Nie alleen is dit ‘n voorreg om aan die wêreld kampioenskappe te kon deelneem nie en daarvoor moes Milán eers S.A.’s wen om te kwalifiseer!

Die kampioenskappe is in Manchester UK by Pendelum gehou waartydens meer as 600 atlete van regoor die wêreld deelgeneem het. 17 Suid-Afrikaners het deelgeneem.

Milán het ‘n eerste plek in die 207.5kg squat kategorie gewen. Verder het hy 120kg gebench (nasionale rekord), 212.5kg gedeadlift (nasionale rekord) en 540kg totaal (nasionale rekord) behaal.

LAERSKOOL SWARTKOP

o.11 Hokkie-seuns eindig vierde in die liga!

Fietsryspan eindig onder Top 10 in Gauteng uit 82 skole Laerskool Swartkop Fietsryspan - Seniors

Genique Greeff & Krisjan Venter Senior Victrix & Victor Ludorum 2023

Genique Greeff & Mimi Heydenrych Senior Victrix Ludorum 2023

Simon Kamffer & Krisleigh Myers Junior Victor & Victrix Ludorum 2023

o.12 Hokkie-dogters eindig tweede in die liga!

HOËRSKOOL ELDORAIGNE Matriekuitslae 2023: Alpha Wiskunde

Centurion Kaveliers T20 Kampioenskappe Baie geluk manne! Die Eldo’s is baie trots op elkeen van julle met die puik prestasie.

Hoërskool Eldoraigne is ongelooflik trots op ons leerders se uitstekende prestasies!

Die volgende twee leerders het die volgende plekke in die landswye top 10 onderskeidelik behaal. In die vyfde plek Yolani Martin met 97% en sesde plek Jeanré Bodenstein met 97%.

Die volgende leerders het almal onderskeidings behaal: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Rindt Olivier Gawie Broekman Anika Crafford Carli Stoltz Meyer Van Dyk Marcel Stoltz Nina Kriel Petronell Muller Ruan Janse v Rensburg Reinhardt Vorster Janica Jansen v Rensburg Ruben Strydom Clara Van Biljon

1. Yolani Martin

2. Jeanré Bodenstein

Beeld kreatiewe skryfwerk-kompetisie Dean Els van Hoërskool Eldoraigne behaal die lys van Top Leerders in die Nasionale Hoërskool Afrikaans Huistaal kategorie, soos aangewys deur Beeld.

Dean Els (Graad 10) behaal die 85% - 89% kategorie met sy gedig “Gevind in die Don.

Die Eldo’s behaal ‘n gemiddeld van 80%.

Baie dankie vir elkeen se toewyding en harde werk. Mag julle verewig die vrugte pluk.

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Transitioning to uni & college: gearing up for your new life chapter As the year draws to an end and Matriculants prepare to move from their school career to higher education, parents and students alike need to start preparing for the emotional whirlwind that accompanies this transition, an education expert says.

“The leap from high school to university and college life is often portrayed as an exhilarating jump into adulthood. Movies, TV shows, and even best-selling novels romanticise the college experience, painting a world of limitless freedom, midnight study sessions, impromptu road trips, new friendships, and transformative learning,” says Dr Linda Meyer, MD of The Independent Institute of Education’s Rosebank College.

“Yet amid the thrill of embarking on a new academic journey and the promise of fresh starts, it’s essential to acknowledge that this will be one of the biggest life changes young people will have experienced. Being aware of the challenges and what to expect – and prepare accordingly – will make a huge difference to the likely success of this transition,” she says.

The emotional rollercoaster Dr Meyer says stepping onto a university or college campus for the first time can feel like entering an entire new universe.“The move isn’t just about packing bags, selecting courses, and choosing the right dorm decor. More profoundly, it signifies a shift in one’s identity. No longer is one a school student, protected and cocooned within the familiar confines of hometown life. Instead, you morph into a university student, standing on the precipice of adulthood: independent and responsible for your own choices, actions, and consequences.” This transition, while liberating, brings with it a complex mix of excitement, anxiety, hope, trepidation, and, sometimes, a touch of homesickness.

Why is this transition so intense?

The transition and its related challenges can be overwhelming for three reasons: independence overload, academic pressure, and social dynamics, notes Dr Meyer. New students will likely experience independence overload, as university marks the first taste of complete independence. Suddenly, tasks that were perhaps taken for granted at home, like managing finances, cooking wholesome meals, or even mastering the art of laundry, can become monumental challenges which quickly compound. It’s a crash course in adulting, and the learning curve can sometimes be steep. While trying to manage this new injection of independence, increased academic pressure will also enter the chat.

“The shift from a high school curriculum, where learning is often structured and spoon-fed, to rigorous university-level courses can be daunting. Here, the expectation is to be proactive, self-driven, and selfreliant. The pressure to excel, maintain scholarships, or even just keep up can weigh heavily on young shoulders. As if that were not enough, students must navigate the new social dynamics at their higher education institution. “Universities and Colleges are not just academic institutions. Campuses are social hives. They bring together a melting pot of cultures, backgrounds, ideologies and personalities of people trying to find their tribe while also trying to do their best academically. This diversity is the university’s strength, but it also means that navigating new social circles, understanding different perspectives, and building genuine, lasting relationships can be exciting and challenging.”

Gearing up emotionally Taking into consideration all these new challenges, Dr Meyer advises the following steps to prepare for the new life as a young adult in higher education: Open Conversations: Before making the move, talk to someone who’s been there – it could be a sibling who’s a year or two ahead, a friend who’s already on campus, or a mentor from school. Their experiences, anecdotes, and advice can provide invaluable insights and dispel some myths while also helping you build a mental roadmap of what to expect when you arrive on campus.

Set Realistic Expectations: Popular culture has, in many ways, romanticised university life. While there will be moments that feel like they’re straight out of a movie scene, there will also be mundane days, challenging weeks, and tough semesters. Understand and accept that everyone has their unique journey, complete with their own set of highs and lows.

Seek Support: It’s okay to ask for help. Universities are aware of their students’ emotional challenges and typically offer counselling services, student support groups, and peer mentorship programs. Utilising these resources can make a world of difference. No matter what your situation, they have seen it all, so don’t be intimated to seek assistance.

Embrace the Change: Change is the only constant in life. Instead of resisting the unfamiliar or longing for the comfort of the known, embrace the change. Every challenge faced, and every mistake made is an opportunity for growth and learning.

Self-Care: Mental wellbeing should never take a backseat. Self-care should be non-negotiable, whether practising meditation, indulging in a hobby, journaling reflections, or simply taking a weekend off to recharge.

“Despite the challenges and occasional bouts of self-doubt, the university or college experience is undeniably transformative. It’s a time of self-discovery, pushing boundaries, forging lifelong friendships, and acquiring knowledge that shapes our worldview. By being emotionally prepared and adopting a proactive approach to mental well-being, students can navigate this phase with resilience and grace, ensuring that the memories made during these years are cherished for a lifetime,” says Dr Meyer.

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Laerskool Rooihuiskraal bied ‘n Robotika Steam Day aan in samewerking met Resolute Education. Ons het in 2023 hande gevat met Resolute Education en kon Robotika en Kodering suksesvol as vak implementeer.

Ons leerders vanaf Gr. 3 tot 7, kon saam met die kundiges van Resolute Education meer op die gebied geleer, ontwikkel en deelgeneem! Robotika en Kodering is ons toekoms! Wat ‘n ongelooflike geleentheid vir ons Rooimiere! Laerskool Rooihuiskraal sien met groot opwinding uit na die vestiging van ‘n Robotika klub in 2024!

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Algeheel 8ste uit 74 skole Algeheel 3de in die Gauteng Seuns Skole Reeks Heinrich Harmse behaal 1ste plek in sy afdeling en ontvang ook die “Leader Jersey”.

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Ons o.11 & o.12 7’s rugbymanne het aan die Zwartkloof 7’s Rugby Toernooi deelgeneem. Die Rooimiere het baie goed gevaar en ons is bevoorreg om hierdie geleentheid te kon aangryp! Hulle het elke wedstryd hul harte uitgespeel en die warm bosveld en wilde diere baie geniet!

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HOËRSKOOL CENTURION Graad 12-Merietefunksie: Prestige-Toekennings Op Woensdag, 18 Oktober, het ons die gr. 12-merietefunksie aangebied.

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