East London (April) Primary/High Schools

APRIL 2015

EAST LONDON

LAERSKOOL & HOËRSKOOL

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FROM OUR SIDE

WELCOME BACK, EVERYONE! I sincerely hope you’ve enjoyed your Easter break, and that you’re fired up for 2015’s second term. These few months will certainly present us with many challenges, but also with big rewards. Let’s work hard now to set the bar for the months (and years) to come.

April is a busy but short month in the AWSUM office, as we’re rushing to get a new edition to you ASAP. It is with this in mind that we would like to thank all the teachers, marketers, and schools involved for their continued support and their role in making this publication possible.

April’s school of the month is Beaconhurst High. Well done, guys! We hope you’ll enjoy your special space up front. Thank you for your submissions every month; we love working with you.

To the rest, remember that your school could be next. Simply submit your news on time and encourage your school to promote AWSUM News via the school communicator, newsletter, website, and Facebook page. Tell us about your school events and how we could assist. Who knows, your school could be our next School of the Month, boasting a full page’s worth of bragging rights.

Remember to enter the Natural Beauty competition on the Natural Beauty Facebook page. You could win amazing product hampers, and an extra R1 000! Your school also stands a chance of winning R10 000 in cash.

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Schools inside AWSUM News is distributed to the following schools in EAST LONDON: PRIMARY SCHOOLS: Voorpos Primary, Nahoon Primary, Lilyfontein Primary, Gonubie Primary, Clarendon Primary, Preparatory School, George Randell Primary, Cambridge Primary. HIGH SCHOOLS: Selborne College, Clarendon High, Hudson High, Stirling High, Port Rex High, Cambridge High & Grens Hoërskool.

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BEACONHURST HIGH (t) 043 748 2427 (e) admin@beaconhurstschool.co.za

FOUNDERS’ DAY

On 20 March 2015 Beaconhurst School celebrated its 56th birthday at a special Founders’ Day assembly.

In recognition of his dedicated, loyal and

CAREERS DAY

On the 6th of March 2015, Beaconhurst had its 3rd annual careers day. Schools from loving service, the Beaconhurst School all over East London visited Beaconhurst Hall was dedicated to the Founder School to see what careers are available for Principal, Mr JJ Coetzer (principal from 1959 - 1989).

them after they have matriculated. There were many representatives from many diverse careers, ranging from engineering, law, radiology and aviation.

UP AND COMING SPORTS STAR

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Budding journalist Joshua Hedley took a few moments to interview one of our sports stars, Grade 10 pupil, Estiaan Terblanche (Right): There are many sports offered by Beaconhurst High School and one of those sports is swimming.

Estiaan says that he has had a passion for the water ever since he was a toddler, but only started officially when he was 10 years old. Estiaan is also a Biathlete but stays mainly focused on swimming because he has tough goals that he has set for himself. “I have a scroll and halfcolours”, said Estiaan, “by the end of this year I hope that I will have achieved full colours.” He also said that he has support from many people such as friends, family and his coach. When asked if he planned to go pro he replied; “Yes I intend to go pro but I think that I would have to put in more hours of dedication and after I finish school I will be able to do that.”

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BEACONHURST HIGH (t) 043 748 2427 (e) admin@beaconhurstschool.co.za

BEACONHURST SPORT STARS Swimming Well done to Michael Swartz who is our head swimming coach at Beaconhurst School and at the Kingfisher swimming club.

He competed at the SA Masters swimming champs and won 3 gold medals, 1 silver and 1 bronze in various strokes.

We are very proud of Michael.

He also stands a chance of being chosen to represent South Africa in the Deaf World Games in America in August 2015.

Estiaan Terblanche qualified for SA National Level 3 Championships with a 100m Breast stroke time of 1:12.95.

He competed in 5 events at Level 3, and swam personal best times in 3 of his 5 events. He finished 12th in his age group in SA in 100m Breast stroke and had a PB time of 26.62 sec for his 50m freestyle.

He was accompanied to Level 3 by his swim coach Cajun Skinner from Harlequins Aquatics.

Above: Estiaan Terblanche in action.

Left: Michael Swartz, Beaconhurst’s Head Swimming Coach and Estiaan Terblanche

Rugby We had the pleasure of hosting the Rustenburg Impala Rugby Club at Beaconhurst Park for their Captain’s run the day before they beat Old Selbornians 28 22. Impala will defend their Cell C Community Cup title over the Easter weekend. Good luck to the team - we are rooting for you!

Members of the Rustenburg Impala Rugby Club

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FOOD

BERRY NICE

By Jenny Morris Follow Jenny @jennymorrischef

Raspberry tart

Make the most of these last rays of sunshine by whipping up this amazing tart that will surely bring a smile to your face.

INGREDIENTS 400g roll TODAY short crust pastry 4 tbsp. strawberry jam 2 egg yolks 125g smooth cottage cheese 125ml fresh cream fresh raspberries (for garnish) icing sugar (for dusting)

Line a 20cm loose-bottomed baking tin with the pastry, making sure to press the pastry around the sides of the tin and to prick the base with a fork.

Soften the jam with a spoon, and spread it over the bottom of the pastry layer.

Mix the yolks, cottage cheese and cream, then pour the mixture over the layer of jam.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set.

METHOD Preheat the oven to 180˚C. Roll out the pastry to a thickness of about 1.5mm.

Once the tart has cooled, arrange the raspberries over the top, and sprinkle with icing sugar.

Serve with fresh cream, mascarpone or ice cream.

DID YOU KNOW?

Known as nature’s candy, wild raspberries have been gathered for consumption by humans for thousands of years. With their rich color, sweet juicy taste and antioxidant power, it is no wonder raspberries remain one of the world’s most consumed berries.

Raspberries can range in color from the popular red and black varieties to purple, yellow or golden. Each color berry has a unique composition of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

needs for the day as well as lesser amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and copper.

Raspberries contain the antioxidants alpha and beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and choline.

Eating one cup of raw raspberries will provide 54% of your vitamin C needs, 12% of vitamin K, 6% of folate, 5% of vitamin E, iron, and potassium, and 41% of manganese

Raspberries are also a powerful source of polyphenols such as anthocyanin, flavonols and ellagitannins, which decrease oxidative damage from free radicals and have shown potential in animal and human studies for preventing or reducing risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.

CLARENDON HIGH (t) 043 722 4887 (e) secretary@chsg.co.za

EUNICE GIRLS HOCKEY FESTIVAL The Clarendon U16A Hockey Girls travelled to Bloemfontein to participate in the Eunice Girls Hockey Festival from 25th to 29th March.

Clarendon did extremely well to finish 4th overall out of 8 teams.

SELBORNE / CLARENDON TENNIS TOURNAMENT

The Selborne/Clarendon first team won the Selborne/Clarendon Tennis Tournament held at Selborne Park over the weekend. This was a round robin between 7 of the top schools in East London, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth. The Selborne/Clarendon first team: Beat Kingswood 36 - 0 Beat Grens Invitation 36 - 0 Beat Merrifield/Clarendon 34 - 3 Beat St Andrews / DSG 36 - 0 Beat Pearson 34 - 4 Beat Grey / Collegiate 29 -9

Results were as follows Collegiate lost 0 - 1 Roedean won 1 - 0 Jim Fouche won 1 - 0 Durban Girls College lost 0 - 1 Eunice drew 1 - 1 Witteberg lost 1 - 3 Pretoria Girls High won 4 - 0

SOUTH AFRICAN CLOSED SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS Lara Patrick played in the U14 Section of the South African Closed Squash Championships this past weekend, and after winning all of her pool matches, she made the semi-finals, where she lost 3-1, but yesterday in the playoff for 3rd and 4th position, she won 3 – 0 and finished 3rd in South Africa!!

GRENS NETBALL TOURNAMENT U14 A & U16 A

Clar U14 vs Grens Drew 9-9.

Clar vs GHS Lost 9-3 Clar vs Cambridge won 17-7 Clar vs Tarkastad won 25-4 Clar vs Greenpoint won 17-6

Clar U16 A vs Cambridge lost 6-9 Clar vs Hudson Park Drew 6-6 Clar vs Greenpoint lost 7-11 Clar vs Stirling lost 3-4 aangesluit het.

HOCKEY OPEN DAY TOURNAMENT Clarendon Beat Cambridge 4-0 Clarendon Beat Hudson 1-0 Clarendon Beat KHS 3-1

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SELBORNE COLLEGE (t) 043 722 1822 (e) alanparsons@xsinet.co.za

SPORT RESULTS FOR WEEK-ENDING 29TH MARCH

Rugby Graeme Rugby Day 2015 (Grahamstown) - 28 March 2015 Selborne College 1st XV beat Brandwag 1st XV (45-12) Selborne College U16A beat Brandwag U16A (33-14) Selborne College U14A beat Brandwag U14A (38-0) Hudson Park - 28 March 2015 Selborne College U15A beat Hudson Park U15A (21-7)

Triathlon Wickus Saunders has been selected to compete at the World School Championships in Versailles, France, from 28 May to 2 June 2015 and at the African Championships in Egypt, starting on 10 May 2015.

Surf Life Saving Eastern Cape Life Saving Championships 2015 - March 2015 Selborne Collage had numerous competitors representing East

London Surf Lifesaving Club who finished second overall in the championships. Individual results as follows by Selbornians: U15 Results Luc Callebaut: 1st Board Rescue (With Josh Fenn), 3rd Iron Man, 2nd Single Ski, 2nd Tube Rescue (With Josh Fenn) and 3rd Ski Relay

Josh Fenn: 1st U15 Competitor Overall, 1st Surf Swim, 1st Board, 1st Single Ski, 1st Double Ski (With Tayne Thompson), 1st Mixed Double Ski, 1st Iron Man, 1st Board Rescue, 2nd Tube Rescue (With Luc Callebeaut), 3rd Long Run, 2nd Taplin Relay, 1st Ski Relay, 1st Surf Swim Relay and 1st Board Relay.

U17 Results Nathan Schoof: 3rd Flags and 2nd Board Rescue.

Luke Johnston: 1st U17 Competitor Overall, 3rd

Single Ski, 3rd Double Ski, 3rd Ski Relay, 1st Board Rescue, 1st Swim Relay, 1st Mali, 1st Mali Relay, 1st Long Run, 2nd Surf Swim, 1st Ironman and 1st Taplin.

Justin Van Wyk: 1st Board Rescue, 1st Swim Relay, 1st Taplin, 2nd Surf Swim, 2nd Beach Run, 3rd Beach Sprint and 3rd Ski Relay.

Tayne Thompson: 1st Single Ski, 1st Double Ski and 1st Ski Relay.

William Wood (Weldrick): 1st Taplin Relay , 1st - Ski Relay , 1st - Board Relay, 2nd - Doubles Ski With Luke Johnson And William Wood (Weldrick), 2nd U17- Iron Man /Competitor Overall, 2nd U17- Board Individual and 2nd U17 - Individual Ski.

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HUDSON IS GOLDEN Hudson Park Primary School has been a Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA) Eco School with Green Flag status.

The Eco-Schools Programme is an international programme of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and is active in 51 countries around the world.

Last year the Hudson Park’s Eco Club took part in many projects.

They supported the community by helping charities. They also went to the zoo and many other outings.

The Eco Club grew their own vegetable garden and donated the food to local charities. They also participated in a drama showcase raising money and collecting pet food for East London Animal Welfare. They collected OMO and Skip Liquid caps to stand a chance at winning a JoJo tank for the school. They also drew posters about saving water and electricity.

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Some members of the Hudson Park Eco Club hold the certificate certifying the school as having achieved the Eco Schools Gold Award.

PORT REX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 726 5324 (e) admin@portrex.co.za

WATER POLO Hloma Nylambisa in Grade 12 made the Border Currie Cup Water Polo Team. We are very proud of his achievement and would like to thank him for his hard work and dedication shown as Captain of our Water Polo First Team. WELL DONE STIX!

SWIMMING Each year on St Patrick’s Day all Hostel boys take part in the annual De La Salle Dash. Several of the senior boys compete to win this event, others jog, walk or stumble. They have to run around the perimeter of the school and finish it with a lap in the school swimming pool. This year’s winner is Somila Nomnganga.

Pictured: (l-r) Mr A Jacobs(Hostel Master), Somila, Mr Madubela and Mrs Slade(Hostel Matron).

Hlomla Nyalambisa with his Honours Award for Water Polo with the Headmaster Mr Rob Piderit.

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Xabiso Boyce in Grade 9 took part in the Amakhosi Masters Swimming Club 1000m Challenge on 14 March 2015. He swam 20 lengths of the Joan Harrison Swimming Pool.

DEBATING TEAM The Port Rex Senior Debating Team debated against St Christophers on 11 March 2015 at Stirling High School.

They won the debate with the notion that developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change than developing countries.

Nonhlantla Dondolo was the best speaker at the debate.

PREFECTS The Prefects surprised the Staff with a lovely spread of cakes and socialised with staff in the staffroom during break.

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LILYFONTEIN HIGH (t) 043 737 4258 (e) reception@lilyfontein.co.za

RAIN NEVER ‘STOPS PLAY’ DURING LILYFONTEIN ADVENTURE DAYS

Grade 10’s maintain spirit during a downpour at their Adventure Day.

LILYFONTEIN REACHES NINE YEARS AS AN ECO-SCHOOL

Miss Rankin, Lilyfontein’s permaculture teacher, receives the third platinum certificate on behalf of the learners and teachers that have successfully implemented the International Eco-Schools programme for the ninth consecutive year.

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BIG BAND & VOCAL GROUP

The Stirling Big Band and the Stirling Vocal Group were invited to perform at the 140th birthday celebrations at Kingsridge High School for Girls in King Williams Town on Thursday 5 March.

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The Stirling swim team have had a very exciting season. The girls did it again and won the Bryson Shield in King William’s Town swimming to victory in the 4 x 50m medley relay. The boys came second in the 4 x 50 medley and freestyle relays. Stirling also won the Co-Ed section of the Amakhosi High Schools’ Gala for the 11th consecutive year. Stirling placed second in the girls’ and boys’ sections. Photo: Ms Kim Nancarrow (coach) and Captains, Dani Smit & Deshaan Pillay.

Luke Malherbe surfing at Border Trials at Glen Eden. He was placed 2nd in the U20 division and 4th in the Open division.

Photo by: Tyerell Jordaan

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Deshaan Pillay was placed second overall in the Mens Mile and Tayla-Jade Huyssteen 3rd overall in the Ladies Mile.

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CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 726 3202 (e) office@cambridgehs.co.za

CANSA RELAY FOR LIFE

TOURISM ADVENTURES

Cambridge High School pupils, along with some staff members, participated in the CANSA relay on Saturday, 14 March at the Jan Smuts Athletics Stadium. The focus of this event was to support cancer suffers, survivors and the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones to cancer. It also paid tribute to those that have lost their lives to cancer.

SCIFEST

22- 23 March, a group of Grade 10, 11 and 12 pupils and teachers attended the annual SciFest Africa, held in Grahamstown.

This group consisted of majority High School pupils, with a small group of Cambridge Primary pupils also attending. While some only spent Sunday at SciFest, a

large group of pupils spent the night as well as Monday exploring and investigating the wonders of Science.

The learners spent the night at PJ Olivier and enjoyed a number of shows and workshops.

A firm favourite was the Lazer Show. A wonderful time was had by all.

Grade 12 Tourism pupils visited Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve on Wednesday, The afternoon was concluded with the enjoyment of one of the renowned 18 March. The pupils went on a game drive and interacted with the cheetahs. Inkwenkwezi burgers.

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GEORGE RANDELL PRIMARY (t) 043 736 2295 (e) g-randellps@imaginet.co.za

CHESS – GYMNASTICS FOR THE BRAIN! At the first Border Chess Tournament of the season, Grade 3 pupils, Demi Maritz (Hangklip Primary) and Jayden Thies (George Randell Primary) shake hands as they are about to start their Chess game on Saturday, while fellow Grade 3 pupil, Mika Stranger (George Randell Primary) looks on.

SUPER HERO DAY

George Randell Primary Grade 7 pupils raised funds – and FUN! – in a unique way with a SUPER HERO DAY. Pupils and teacher came to school and shared with one another who their super hero was!

GRADE 4 – 7 SACEE SPELLING BEE

At the recent SACEE Spelling Bee – South African Council for English Education – the George Randell team came third out of a total of 14 teams.

The Georgie team consisted of Mila Bili, Qhawekazi Gxaba, Ovayo Magwebu and Kelly Ridge.

GRADE 6 AND 7: SACEE SPELLING BEE The South African Council for English Education (SACEE) hosted its annual Foundation Phase spelling Bee at GRPS. Learners were swept off their feet as they walked into a mini safari of parrots and

stuffed animals. The Spelling Bee for Grade 2 and 3 learners was a fun challenge which got learners thinking and exploring words.

This event was organized by Ms Verushka Packery (GRPS) and Ms Wendy King (Lilyfontein).

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George Randell Primary

CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY (t) 043 726 3202 (e) office@cambridgehs.co.za

FP RED HOT CIVVIES DAY

CAMBRIDGE CANTER 2015 Cambridge Primary will be hosting the second Cambridge Canter on the 16th May this year – this fun event was very well supported last year with more than 1000 entries coming in. The race attracts runners of all skill levels and is open to everyone. At only 5km, the Cambridge Canter is easily doable by both young and old and is a great deal of fun.

Prizes will be awarded and a free T-Shirt will be given to the first 500 entrants.

Entries close 1st May and cost R50.00 – please contact the Office on 043 7268150 or email mschemel@cambridgeprimary.co.za The entry form is also available on our website on www.cambridgeprimary.co.za

FUN ON THE GRADE R PLAYGROUND

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ARCHERY CLUB

Gonubie Archery Club (consisting mainly of GPS pupils) took part in a shoot-out competition recently at Woodridge College where they brought back 8 of the 12 medals in the competition.

PTA’S GARDENING

Helping to keep our school surrounds looking as beautiful as ever are 3 moms from the PTA’s Gardening Portfolio.

U11 CRICKET BOYS

Our U11 Cricket boys participated in the Pro 10 Cricket festival hosted by Crewe Primary at the end of February. They were the stars of the show, winning the Trophy for the second year in a row!

POOL FUN

Fun in the pool! Some of our U8 and U9 swimmers show their true colours at a swimming lesson. The Foundation Phase Gala was also held earlier this term and Chantz Derbyshire showed that he was ready for take-off! A lot of fun was had by all!

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From left to right: Nicky de Lange, Bernice Dreyer and Melissa van Jaarsveld.

CLARENDON PREPARATORY & PRIMARY (t) 043 722 4601 (e) office@clarendonprep.co.za & (t) 043 722 5128 (e) cprimsec@iafrica.com

NAHOON BEACH

Grade 3 spent the day with Jonginenge at Nahoon Beach.

Surfing, sand boarding and creating 3D maps were just some of the activities the girls participated in.

SACEE SPELLING BEE

We congratulate the Gr 2 & 3 Preppies, along with Mrs Swemmer, who took third place in the Safari themed SACEE Spelling Bee held at George Randell.

NETBALL

On Saturday 21 March, Stirling Primary hosted a fabulous netball ‘Start of the Season’ tournament. The girls played well and made many new friends. We wish our netball players a wonderful season.

U12: lost to Beaconhurst 2 - 12; beat St Johns 14 - 1; lost to Balmoral 2 - 15 U13: beat Kuswag 19 - 4; lost to Stirling 4 - 10; beat Beaconhurst 10 - 7; beat Balmoral 10 - 9; lost to Hudson 7 - 13

FIRST INTERHOUSE GALA

The newly built Clarendon Prep Indoor Pool housed the very first Interhouse Gala. All Gr 1-3 girls had the opportunity to participate.

Well done to Hunter House on winning the event.

COLLEGIATE FESTIVAL

Clarendon girls hockey and waterpolo team took part in the Collegiate festival during the holidays.

Waterpolo: beat St Georges 13 - 0; beat DSG 13 - 0; beat Collegiate 7 - 1 Hockey: drew with St Georges and Westering, lost to Collegiate 0 - 1 and beat Herbert Hurd 1 - 0

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LILYFONTEIN WINS INTER-SCHOOLS ATHLETICS DAY Lilyfontein School comfortably beat Komga Junior, Stutterheim High School and Beaconhurst School at the Inter-Schools athletics day hosted by Beaconhurst School on Wednesday, 11 March. Well done to all the athletes who participated.

PRE-PRIMARY SEE THE REALITY OF THEIR “FARMING’ THEME

SWIMMERS EXCEL

Six Lilyfontein swimmers were selected to represent the Amathole Country District team which swam at the Country District Gala at Volkskool in Graaf Reinet on 14 March. Congratulations to: • Samantha Simmons U13 Girls – 1st in Breaststroke and 2nd in Butterfly, Backstroke, Freestyle and team Individual Medley.

• Luke Wood, u10 boys -3rd Breaststroke • Jordyn Marr U9 boys – 1st in Breaststroke, Backstroke, (u10) Butterfly and in 2 Medley relays. 3rd in Freestyle.

Samantha Simmons also swam at SA National Championships level 2 at the Joan Harrison Complex from 19-22 March. She made four finals. She won a silver in the 200m freestyle , a bronze in the 50m freestyle and was placed 5th in 100m freestyle and 50m butterfly.

Zach Bam in Grade 0 spots a cucumber growing at Spring Veg where the grade 0’s and R’s went to explore their week’s farming theme in practice.

FOUNDATION PHASE ATHLETICS DAY PITS ORANGE VS NAVY Orange house beat Navy at the Foundation Phase Athletics day

Litha Raziya: placed 1st u13 girls 100m.

Joshua Niemand holds down a leg of the u11 boys 100m relay.

Grade 3’s Callan Gravett and Charlie Dickerson support their Orange House team mates.

Grade 1’s Riley Law and Heath van der Merwe battle it out on the track.

NAHOON PRIMARY (t) 043 735 3668 (e) office@nahoonskool.co.za

NAHOON HOU KERMIS!

Nahoon se gewilde jaarlikse Kermis het op 27 Maart plaasgevind en was weereens ‘n reuse sukses. Heerlike etes, vars tuisgebak en die lekkerste lekkernye het gesorg dat die magies vol bly en die hope vermaak het verseker niemand het ‘n vervelige oomblik!

Die ouers, leerders en onderwysers het as een groot familie saamgewerk en dit was die wenresep vir dié geslaagde dag!

NAHOON GROET ‘N GELIEFDE

ONDERWYSER, KOLLEGA & VRIEND! BOSSIE, jou nalatenskap van liefde, geduld, vrede, sagmoedigheid en vriendelikheid sal ons altyd onthou...

Die spore wat jy by Laerskool Nahoon agterlaat, is gegiet in almal se harte en sal baie moeilik, indien ooit, vervang kan word.

Ons vertrou dat ons Hemelse Vader se liefde en troos, die leemte wat jy gelaat het, met verloop van tyd sal vul.

RUS IN VREDE.

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BEACONHURST PRIMARY (t) 043 748 2427 (e) admin@beaconhurstschool.co.za

EASTER EGGS FOR SANGE YOUTH CARE CENTRE

FOUNDERS’ DAY

Three of our EarlyAct members with the Easter eggs that were collected for Sange Youth Care Centre in Mdantsane. The Easter eggs were used for a special Easter Egg hunt at the centre.

Beaconhurst Intermediate Phase teachers on Founders’ Day From left to right (back row): Dianne Raffa, Wendy Burmeister, Bernadette Reynolds, Marinda Oosthuizen, Angela Henze, Kirsten Hill Riëtte Heunis In front: Elsabe Smit, Daleen Crous, Leanne Radue, Jessie Hartley

The Beaconhurst Mass Choir (Foundation Phase, Intermediate Phase and High School learners) performing at Founders’ Day.

From left: Robin Billet; Ayakha Ngcwangu and Whitney Benn.

BRIAN BOSWELL’S CIRCUS

Beaconhurst School children voluntarily donate pet food to Pet Pals in lieu of entry fee to the Brain Boswell’s Circus.

VOORPOS PRIMARY (t) 043 726 1246 (e) principal@voorposprim.co.za

CANSA WALK FOR LIFE

LUMO DISCO

Voorpos staff, friends and family members had a very special time participating in the Cansa Walk for Life event.

NG MOEDERKERK DONATED

The NG Moederkerk donated a few hundred Bibles to those at Voorpos Primary who were in need of one. To show their appreciation, the learners of Voorpos Primary joined members of the church on a beach walk and clean up. School principal, Mr Mathee, brought his family along to participate in the event.

The Grade 4 – 7 teachers got dressed up with special lumo masks. Learners enjoyed the fun competitions held throughout the evening, especially the limbo pole!

SACEE READ OUT LOUD COMPETITION Sange Tshakumane and Darragh Gumbi represented Voorpos at the SACEE Read out Loud Competition.

TOP SPELLERS

Sakhe Pindani (Gr 6), Sange Tshakumane (Gr 7), Lihle Matambeka (Gr 5) and Kokuhle Ndlela (Gr 4) represented Voorpos Primary at the SACEE Spelling Bee.