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Pieter-Steph du Toit

The big 24-year-old lock Pieter-Steph du Toit won the coveted South African Rugby Player of the Year award last year, following a brilliant and consistent performance in the green and gold in a difficult season for Springbok rugby. In the words of former assistant Bok coach Alan Solomons: “Du Toit is a world-class player and a phenomenal athlete. Du Toit is an enormous man, yet is very athletic and well-coordinated.

Moreover, he scrums superbly, is a terrific lineout forward and is an intelligent footballer. In my book, Du Toit is the complete rugby player.”

Q: How did it feel to be announced SA’s Rugby Player of the Year?

What did the award mean to you?

A: I was honoured to receive this award, especially because it was an award voted for by the public. It is the biggest privilege one can hope for to receive the backing of the people of South Africa. The award means to me that what I am doing is worth the hard work and body blows.

Q: What motivates you to give your best, game after game after game?

A: I try to stay focused on my goal, I’m willing to give my best because I want to be the best.

Q: What was the highlight of your career this far?

A: I’ve had a lot of highlights in my career – being SA Rugby Player of the Year is definitely one, as well as being part of the World Cup 2015 team.

Q: You were Man of the Match in the Stormers’ first Super Rugby match this season. How do you think the Stormers will fare this year?

A: It is still early days and we need to take it one game at a time. I do believe the Stormers have the motivation, the camaraderie and the game plan to make it to the play-offs and once we are there, our chances are as good as any of the other teams to go all the way and win Super Rugby.

Q: What was your first Rugby World Cup experience like, moving from the crushing defeat by Japan to the semi-finals against New Zealand?

A: The defeat against Japan was a huge disappointment. On the day Japan was very good and deserved the win. We had to decide on whether we would allow the defeat to derail our campaign or use it as fuel to drive the campaign and turn things around. We succeeded in doing the latter. The loss against the All Blacks was still unacceptable, but we put up a competitive and respectable performance on the day and the players on the field that day all know that the result could have gone either way. Both games were disappointing in the end, because Springboks go to a World Cup to win it. Anything short of doing that is a failed mission.

Q: Coach Heyneke Meyer said at the time that changing your position from lock to flank after the defeat against Japan in the World Cup had a ‘match-winning effect’. Which is your preferred position, and why?

A: I prefer to play at lock. From a young age I excelled in athletics and I do believe it gave me an advantage in playing rugby in giving me extra agility, pace and stamina. My desire always was and still remain to be a lock forward with the work rate of a loose forward, but with the genuine physical presence and strength of a tight five member. I want to finish the game one day knowing that I have given my absolute best.

Part of achieving that will be to look back and say that I have made the best possible contribution to the teams I represented by being a lock forward who could do things not expected of locks.

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Primary Schools: Northlands, Morningside, Penzance, Glenwood Prep, Westville, Winston Park. High

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Q: Tell us a bit about your family and upbringing.

A: I am part of a family of six. I have three younger brothers. Our parents raised us in a home where we received unconditional love, support and encouragement and I can only thank God for that. I grew up on a farm in the Boland and has been blessed to spend most of my days outdoors close to nature. We are a very close family and my family is my foundation.

Q: You matriculated at HS Swartland. What were the pros and cons of not being at one of the big rugby schools like Paarl Gim or Paul Roos?

A: What do you mean we are not a big rugby school? We also produced a French International in Pieter de Villiers, something that no other famous school you mention has done! On a serious note, Hoërskool Swartland is an incredible school and I would not want anything different if I could have my school career over. I cannot think about cons other than the fact that we did not have the rugby depth of bigger schools, with more boys who could better absorb injuries through a season. There are many pros, but the one that stands out is the fact that I learned to fight hard for what I want in rugby and that it takes hard work to get to the top. You cannot rely on the fame and achievements of those who came before you to make a success – you need to do it yourself and on merit only.

Q: What are your future career dreams? What is the one thing you would really like to achieve?

A: I would like to become a very successful rugby player, one that will be remembered for how he played the game that I love and hopefully a successful businessman in the future.

Q: You were in Grade 7 and your wife, Willemien, in Grade 8 when you met at school, but you only ‘got together’ after you finished school. Tell us a bit more about your fairy tale and lovely wedding.

A: We were best friends in school. After school she went to Stellenbosch University and I moved to Durban, but we always kept in touch. Our love story started in 2012 when the Junior World Cup was held in Cape Town. A lot of plane tickets later between Cape Town and Durban, we got married on 28 November 2015. Our wedding was the best day of my life, celebrating with our best friends and family.

Q: What is your wish for the Stormers? And for the Boks?

A: To be the best provincial team in the world and the number one test team in the world.

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Q: You are the grandson of legendary powerhouse prop Piet ‘Spiere’ du Toit, who represented South Africa as a tighthead prop between 1958 to 1961 and played in 14 tests, including in the series against the All Blacks in 1960, which the Boks won. What does this legacy mean to you?

A: As a young boy I used to dream about representing South Africa in a Springbok jersey. The fact that my grandfather was a Springbok probably gave me a stronger belief that my dreams were possible, but it also added extra pressure and expectations. So the legacy is one that fills me with much gratitude but also relief. More than anything else, it reminds me of the privilege to represent my country and the responsibility to be a genuine role model and principled individual that will earn respect of all people for the person I am and the values I represent.

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GLENWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL (t) 031 201 5165 (e) enquiries@glenwoodprep.co.za Swimming Champions Glenwood Preparatory School’s aquatics team excelled at the Durban and District A Division Girls Gala, to win this prestigious trophy for the fifth time. In a nail-biting finish, the Glenwood Prep girls edged out Maris Stella into 2nd. Third place went to St. Mary’s D.S.G.

Winners of the girls A league gala. Smiling proudly with the team of girls is Selma Lessing (Master in Charge of Aquatics), Noël Ingle (Principal of Glenwood Preparatory), Etienne van den Berg (Swimming Coach), Brandon Hobbs (Sports Director) and Sue-Ann Botha (Sports Officer).

The B Squad Boys also excelled in the C League D and D Gala to be promoted to the B League Gala after their win. In an exciting A League Boys Gala, with tight competition, the 24 Glenwood Prep boys were narrowly pipped by 3 points to come a close 2nd. Congratulations to all the Glenwood Prep swimmers for all your hard work and determination over the past few weeks.

Glenwood High Cricket Festival Success Glenwood Preparatory’s 1st Cricket team recently participated in the Glenwood High U13 Cricket Festival.

The top schools throughout KZN competed in this annual event.

Glenwood Prep’s team excelled to win their section and thereafter beat Penzance Primary in the semi-final.

Tristan Naicker of Glenwood Prep was awarded the Player of the Tournament.

Well done, boys, on this fantastic achievement.

Glenwood Prep pupils swim a mile!

Eight Glenwood Prep pupils participated in the Midmar Mile, which is the world’s largest open-water swim. Through hard work and determination, they made it to the end and all received medals for their achievement.

FRONT: Riley Hart, Riley Grendon, Callan Guerin and Tasmin Kirby. BACK: Leshen Pillay, Diaz Hargreaves, Kegan Olivier and Brackstone Fynn.

Winners of the boys C league gala.

MORNINGSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 031 303 2413 (e) mornpri@mweb.co.za Fun and games at Morningside Morningside Primary school held its annual school campout on the school fields on Friday, 24 February. 129 Learners from Grade 1 to Grade 7 attended. It was a wonderful evening, with the weather playing ball for once.

Many parents spent the night braaiing and taking care of their brood, with the ultimate reward of sleeping in a tent on the hard ground. All in all it was an enjoyable experience.

Many staff members, parents and learners spent the following day catching up on sleep, as the previous night had been spent patrolling the camp, escorting learners to toilets in the early hours of the morning, or simply talking the whole night through.

In the same week, Morningside held its school gala. It was a very exciting affair with two houses finishing within a point of each other. In the end, Athlone House was placed first and Duncan House was second.

Last week, the Sharks visited the school. Juan Deysel and Garth April represented the franchise and fielded questions, as well as played some games with the learners. Kudos to the Sharks for giving of their time and getting involved in the lifeskills programme aimed at younger learners.

Juan Deysel and Garth April of the Sharks with Deputy Principal, Mrs Coertzen.

The annual school campout.

NORTHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL Swimming On Tuesday, 14 February our A Squad swimmers participated in the North Durban A Gala hosted by Crawford La Lucia. Our boys defended their title and won the boys event by 4 points.

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KZN Lifesaving Nipper Team Congratulations to Logan McAvoy and Matt Howard for being selected to the KZN Lifesaving Nipper Team.

Logan and Matt will be representing KZN at the Interprovincial Nipper Surf Lifesaving Championships to be held at Kings Beach, Port Elizabeth in April.

Well done, boys! Proudly Northlands!

Captain and Vice-Captain Matthew Anderssen and Matt Howard with the trophy with their coaches, Paige Challis-Chandler, Jason Buccholz and Rebecca Hammond.

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Athlone House captains.

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Awarded with their KZN Provincial Colours Congratulations to Joshua and Luke Houston, who competed in the SA JKA (Japan Karate Association) Provincial Tournament and were awarded their KZN Provincial Colours.

• Joshua: Silver medal for Kata • Luke: Gold medal for Kata and Gold medal for Kumite They will be participating in the Nationals to be held in Johannesburg in May. Well done, boys!

Proudly Northlands!

PENZANCE PRIMARY SCHOOL Show jumping

Cricket The 2nd cricket team have had an outstanding season this term.

Amily Quail competed in the Durban Shongweni February Show Jumping Show. She came home with a 4th place and two first places on her horse Eve and pony Juanita.

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Timi Adewusi

Swimming captains and vice-captains

Timi Adewusi is in the KZN Chess Team and recently attended the South African Junior Chess Championships. He won his board game and his team came 1st in the U14 age section.

Bowler of the Series Zander de Coning achieved Bowler of the Series at the recent Glenwood High School T20 U13 Festival.

Well done, Zander.

Hannah Johansson (vice-captain), Joshua Balfour (captain), Mikhaela de Oliveira (captain), Warren Griffin (vice-captain).

WESTVILLE SENIOR PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 031 266 5218 (e) sharon@wsps.co.za Dog food collection Westville Senior Primary School staff, parents and learners collected dog and cat food for the very worth charity Animal Anti Cruelty League. This charity is an organisation involved with all aspects of animal welfare, providing shelter for abandoned and rescued animals, managing the control of feral colonies, undertaking an efficient adoption programme, carrying out animal educational programmes for learners at schools, prosecuting animal cruelty cases, assisting lower income groups with animal sterilisations and rabies vaccines, and visiting underprivileged areas with mobile dipping trailers for the eradication of parasites and the treatment of mange.

FRONT: Ross Kew. MIDDLE: Ben Way, Ella Rebelo, Julia Matkovich, Sharon Dickens (WSPS PRO) and Judi Gibson (AACL).

BACK: Mr Richard Brown (Headmaster), Nicole Upton, Daniel Albertyn.

Mud Man Congratulations to Jared Scruby and Darren Cole who competed in the Mud Man (300m swim, 10km mountain bike and 2.5km trail run) in the Hermansburg competition on the weekend of 4 and 5 February. Darren finished 7th and Jarred finished 9th in the u13 age categories. Well done.

Squash trials We are very proud of Netania Harilal who recently entered the KZN Girls’ High School Squash Trials and came first in the open age group against St Mary’s, Danville Girls’, Durban Girls’ College and Westville Girls’ High Schools.

A brilliant achievement! Nashveer Naidoo and Ronav Pillay also competed in the KZN Squash Trials.

Nashveer came second in the u13 age group and Ronav came first in Nashveer Naidoo, Ronav Pillay the u11 age group. Well done, boys! and Netania Harilal.

Swimming We are very proud of our Girls’ Swimming B team who were crowned champions at the F League Gala and earned promotion for 2018.

WINSTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 031 767 3214 (e) ginal@wppschool.co.za Midmar Mile Samuel Hughes (Grade 4) took part in the Midmar Mile on Saturday, 11 February. Samuel swam for COWS of KZN, who raise funds for CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa).

Well done on your swim and for ‘giving back.

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DURBAN GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 031 274 2700 (e) phipps@dghs.co.za Water polo Paige Tancrel represented South Africa at the CANA Zone 4 Swimming and Water polo Championships in February in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. She was awarded the Most Valuable Player in the Girls Water Polo Tournament. Proudly all the MVPs in the tournament came from KZN.

KZN Wind Band Sibusisiwe Ndlovu (Grade 9) is traveling to New York to play with the KZN Wind Band at the New York Symphonic Wind Band Festival, taking place in the world-renowned Carnegie Hall. We wish Sibu and all the members of the KZN Wind Band the very best of luck as they represent South Africa in this competition.

Prizegiving This year is a year of celebrations as the fine old lady of DGHS turns 135 years old and it is also our 21st year of 100% Matric pass rate. At our recent prizegiving, we acknowledged and celebrated the accomplishments of 439 prizewinners. Our guest speaker was Ayabonga Sithole, our head girl and Dux from 2014.

Prize giving This year is a year of celebrations as the fine old lady of DGHS turns 135 years old and it is also our 21st year of 100% Matric pass rate. At our recent prize giving we acknowledged and celebrated the accomplishments of 439 prize winners.

Our Guest speaker was Ayabonga Sithole our Head Girl and Dux from 2014.

DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL (t) 031 277 1500 (e) marketing@durbanhighschool.co.za DHS learners awarded for uplifting their community Thomas Kempen and Samkelo Ntetha, DHS learners and members of the Durban Youth Council, have been congratulated for their receipt of awards at the DYC awards ceremony.

The Durban Youth Council is a non-profit and a political organisation that aims at uplifting the lifestyle of Durban and the youth in particular. Both young men received the Alderman Award for Honorary Lifetime Membership of the Durban Youth Council, with Thomas receiving the Perseverance Certificate and Samkelo receiving the Steering Committee Award.

Congratulations to them both.

DHS Mentors take on leadership role for 2017!

Durban High School recently announced the 34 Grade 11 learners that would take on the leadership role of mentors.

These young men are required to act as a supporting role in the transition of the Grade 8s from Primary School to High School by giving them advice, assisting them should they need help, and encouraging them to get involved in school activities – a ‘big brother’ role to help make their first year of High School a positive one.

The selection process saw the Grade 11 learners applying for the position and then being selected upon various criteria, which included their show of leadership in school activities.

Well done!

DHS athletes rake in the medals Durban High School is extremely proud of its athletes who competed in the KZN Secondary Schools Athletics Championships held at Kings Park Athletic Stadium in Durban.

Three learners, Lindani Maphisa (U/16), Asanda Kunene (U/18) and Mark Gaines (U/18), excelled in their various events.

U/16 Lindani Maphisa came in second place for the 100m Hurdles, winning a silver medal.

U/18 • Asanda Kunene won both of his events, taking gold for 100m and 200m.

• Mark Gaines won gold for both Long Jump and Triple Jump and took silver for the 100m.

Mark Gaines and Asanda Kunene.

Well done!

Grade 9s embark on Spirit of Adventure Dressed in their comfortable clothes and takkies, with bags packed full of camping gear, the Durban High School Grade 9 learners departed for the Spirit of Adventure near Shongweni Dam. The programme, which has been designed specifically for the learners, aims to teach aspects of leadership and team work using the medium of adventure activities, which include abseiling, rock-climbing, raft-building and racing, and participation in obstacle courses, as well as leadership lectures and various team challenges.

Durban High School and Spirit of Adventure aim to make this a wonderful learning and growing experience for each learner and hope to further reinforce the leadership programme presented at school.

In past years, the involvement of learners in team-building activities like those presented at Spirit of Adventure, has proved beneficial and it is for this reason that it is included in the education programme.

Grade 9D DHS Mentors for 2017.

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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL (t) 031 205 5241 (e) erasmush@glenwoodhighschool.co.za Daelyn Flynn

Gabriel Stopford Gabriel Stopford (Form VI) is the Captain of Glenwood 1st Team Water Polo Team. Gabriel has been playing water polo since 2013 when he started at Glenwood in Grade 8 and has had a very successful career over the past few years.

• 2017 – 1st Team Water Polo Captain, Swimming Captain, Prefect and KZN U19A Schools Water Polo team • 2016 – SA Schools Water Polo team U18A / KZN U19A Men’s – Gold medallists (made the tournament team at SA Nationals). Participated in New Zealand at the Tri-Nations Schools Water Polo competition and lost in the final against New Zealand.

• 2015 – Glenwood Jnr Sportsman of the year; SA U16 Boys Team toured to Malta (Captain); KZN U19A Schools Water Polo team (Made the tournament team and was awarded Top Defender of the tournament) • 2014 – Glenwood Jnr Water Polo Player; KZN U15A School Water Polo Team (Captain) • 2013 – Glenwood Most Improved Jnr Water polo player; KZN Colours Nipper SA Champs; KZN U14A Schools Water Polo team (Vice Captain) As an avid sportsman he also enjoys swimming and playing rugby. His interests are rugby, soccer and music. Gabriel dreams of playing water polo as long as possible. He is working hard to obtain a bursary for water polo at university level, either in America or Australia and he dreams of playing professionally.

As a matric learner he wants to obtain a Bachelors pass and would like to study engineering to obtain a degree in this field.

On a cheat day he will enjoy his favourite food, which is pizza. When time permits during his busy schedule, he enjoys watching movies or sport, going to the gym or spending time with friends and family.

Daelyn Flynn is the 1st XI Cricket captain for 2017. Daelyn and his team have had an exciting first term of cricket. They won the T20 Regional Finals and will go on to play in Stellenbosch in the Nationals.

Over the past few years Daelyn has excelled in cricket: • KZN Cricket 2012 – 2016 • KZN Mynahs – 2016 • UK Cricket Tour – 2014 • KZN U15 Cricketer of the Year – 2014 / 2015 • 1st XI Cricket – 2016 / 2017 Daelyn also plays hockey and he has accumulated 50 caps for the 1st XI Hockey Team, being chosen to represent KZN since 2012. In his free time he enjoys road running, listening to music and reading. JP Duminy and Aiden Markham are his sports idols. He dreams of playing franchise cricket in South Africa, hoping to play for the Protea Cricket Team in the future. Daelyn is working towards a Bachelors pass, hoping to achieve at least three distinctions in Matric. Off the field, Daelyn enjoys a good macaroni and cheese and a milkshake, playing Fifa on XBox or spending time on the beach.

Dylan Drysdale Dylan Drysdale (Form VI) has been awarded his Protea Colours for Target Shooting by the President of SAARA National in Grahamstown. Dylan participated in the Eastern Cape Championships and shot 597.9 in the U20 10m Olympic discipline. Dylan will represent South Africa in Germany in May 2017.

LEFT: Dylan Drysdale

New 1st XV rugby head coach The new 1st XV head coach, Jeremy McLaren, was born and bred in Bloemfontein.

He started his schooling at Grey Primary and matriculated at Sentraal High School, playing for the 1st XV. He went on to study marketing at the Free State University of Technology, but have never worked in the marketing field. After completing his studies, Jeremy moved to Durban, where he did a three-year course at the Shalom Bible School and worked as a youth leader.

He started his rugby coaching career at Gelofte Skool, working there for 12 years. In 2011 he took up the position as Director of Rugby and 1st XV Coach at Kloof High School.

Jeremy McLaren is no stranger to Glenwood. Last year he coached a very successful U16 A team.

Jeremy has a good track record as a coach, coaching the following teams: • Sharks Senior Sevens Assistant Coach (2016) • KZN Schools Academy Head Coach (2016) • Grant Khomo Head Coach (2015) (coached the team to the final) • KZN Wildebeest Assistant Coach (2014) (coached the team to the final) • Senior DSRU coach (2014) • KZN Youth Duikers Head Coach (2014) • Grant Khomo Assistant Coach (2014) • Duran Rugby Sub-Union (DRSU) coach (2012 / 2013)

Over the years he has been very involved in coaching club rugby: • 1st XV Backline Coach for Varsity College Rugby Club (2016) • Head Coach at Hillcrest Villagers Rugby Club (2010–2015) • Winner of the Junior Murray Cup (2015) • Coach at Ballito Dolphins Rugby Club (2005–2006) Jeremy is a Level 2 IRB coach and a Level 1 Sevens IRB coach.

In his free time he enjoys spending time with his fiancée, he loves pizza, and when he has the time, he will go fishing or play golf.

His coaching philosophy is to reach the boys before looking for the results. He believes that you should invest more in the boys than just a rugby skill. He builds his life around the word ‘respect’ and would like to instil the value of respect in the boys as well.

He would like to develop a wellrounded boy, who earns the respect from the younger players. His goal is to develop a team that works with each other. We wish him luck for the 2017 season!

NORTHLANDS GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 031 571 1100 (e) marketing@nghs.co.za Northlands pupil set for career in the navy Tyler-Jane Coleman (Grade 10) has been excelling in the South African Sea Cadets ever since she joined the organisation a year ago.

“I have been attending the training on Sundays, as I would like to one day pursue a career in the South African Navy,” she says. She is currently completing the able-seaman course.

According to Denise Gouws of the South African Sea Cadets, Tyler-Jane is “extremely intuitive and she works very fast. She is definitely suitable for the navy.”

The cadets are empowered with leadership skills, self-discipline and maritime-orientated skills. “We go on ships, learn to sail and are taught how to communicate through codes. It is an amazing experience,” says Tyler-Jane.

NGHS recognised for its excellence Northlands Girls’ High School has recently been informed that is has once again been recognised as an Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Circle of Excellence (COE) School for 2017. Membership of the Foundation’s COE Schools is limited to the top 100 South African schools as measured by the Foundation’s criteria.

“We remain committed to providing excellent education and care for every one of our pupils and are privileged to have been named as a COE School yet again,” says Mr Andrew Graaf, principal.

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SCHOOL SPORT RANKINGS FIRST XI CRICKET RANKINGS 7 MARCH 2017 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

TEAM PLAYED ST STITHIANS 15 WYNBERG 22 RONDEBOSCH 18 ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 16 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 16 HUDSON PARK 14 MICHAELHOUSE 11 SELBORNE COLLEGE 16 WESTVILLE 10 HILTON COLLEGE 12 PAUL ROOS GYM 16 WOODRIDGE 19 NELSPRUIT 9 ST BENEDICTS 7 MARITIZBURG COLLEGE 8 CENTURION 11 PINELANDS 7 WATERKLOOF 16 ST CHARLES COLLEGE 12 ST DAVIDS 12

AVG PTS 10,53 8,90 8,59 8,45 8,24 8,07 7,60 7,24 7,20 7,15 7,14 7,14 6,68 6,61 6,59 6,35 6,31 6,05 5,91 5,78

BOYS 1ST WATER POLO RANKINGS 8 MARCH 2017 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TEAM GLENWOOD RONDEBOSCH WESTVILLE ST STITHIANS KES SELBORNE COLLEGE GREY HIGH SCHOOL BISHOPS CLIFTON ST ANDREWS COLLEGE

PLAYED 7 13 6 15 16 17 22 17 14 15

AVG PTS 7,10 5,78 5,44 4,75 4,64 4,62 4,52 4,52 4,47 4,38

GIRLS 1ST WATER POLO RANKINGS 10 MARCH 2017 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11

TEAM ST STITHIANS STIRLING PEARSON CRAWFORD ST MARYS WAVERLEY REDDAM HERSCHEL ROEDEAN KINGSWOOD DURBAN GC

PLAYED 31 16 13 30 28 13 16 26 10 11

AVG PTS 5,20 5,00 4,52 4,20 4,00 3,73 3,66 3,02 2,98 2,75

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AWSUM NEWS MARCH 2017

Showing: From 31 March 2017 Starring: Ariel Winter, Julia Roberts, Ellie Kemper Directors: Kelly Asbury Summary: In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history!

Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Comedy Rating: PG Run Time: TBA

To watch the official trailer of Smurfs: The Lost Village Movie go to: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=rDInkCjhhjQ