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Editorial team C ONTENT Welcome to Term 3. Our Matric learners are preparing for one of the biggest exams of their lives, and we wish them well for this last stretch of their school careers.

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Seeing that we are still in the midst of winter, we are bringing you some upto-date info on how parents are often the ones suffering the worst in the cold and flu season – not just because they have to look after everyone, but also because they are at high risk to contract colds and flu.

We had the pleasure of chatting to the über-charming Elvis Blue about his journey as beloved South African musician.

This month, we would like you to meet team member Ryno Wolfaardt, who makes sure that we get the news from our AWSUM schools to you every month.

The winners of our recent Suzelle DIY competition are announced below – congratulations! Happy DIY-ing!!

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Enjoy this edition, and stay warm and healthy!

All the best for this term.

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ENTERTAINMENT Ryno Wolfaardt Editorial Coordinator Ryno has been with AWSUM News for over two years. He aspires to become a high school teacher in a few years’ time, so will then be sending his school’s news instead!

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AWSUM Celebrity Interview

Elvis Blue became an overnight sensation when he won Idols in 2010. The hugely popular singersongwriter chatted to us about his journey, things he loves, and what the future holds.

Q: Tell us about your early journey as a musician.

A: During my high school years at Linden High, I started busking when I was about 16 around Rosebank, at parking lots and in malls.

I already wrote my own songs, so I had a great opportunity to play them to my ‘audiences’, as well as many other favourite and popular songs.

I took a gap year after school, and spent time as a street musician in Europe, mostly in Scotland and Ireland. I then studied contemporary music at Allenby Campus in Joburg and also had my own music school.

In my twenties, I released five albums, one of which was nominated for a SAMA. Q: What made you enter Idols?

A: In my thirties, I started getting really frustrated with my lack of commercial success, and decided to enter Idols. As they say, the rest is history.

I have been on a truly extraordinary and humbling journey ever since winning Idols.

Q: How did it happen that you split your Idols prize money?

A: Lloyd (Cele, who came second) realised that we both had R250 000 guaranteed when we were the final two standing. A few people joked throughout the day of the final that we should just split the money, and we started taking the idea seriously. Our decision to split the prize money, no matter who

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won, simply indicated our special friendship and a really cool journey we had together on Idols.

Q: Who are your greatest music role models?

A: Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon. I also like pop stuff, Coldplay, and our ‘own’ special stars, such as Mango Groove and Johnny Clegg.

Q: Favourite songs?

A: Graceland, by Paul Simon. Where the Streets have no Names, U2. Secret Garden, Bruce Springsteen.

Q: Career highlights?

A: Opening for Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi! Also winning the SAMAs and other awards has been a huge honour.

Q: What does the future hold for Elvis Blue?

A: I am very lucky that I have a strong brand, with which I can explore different roads on my journey. I strive to be authentic in my music, to be honest and real and raw. More songs, in English and Afrikaans!

Q: What do you do when you’re not making music?

A: I love to surf at Victoria Bay, watch sports on TV, hang at my home with my wonderful wife and two adorable young daugthers, Jua and Lila. Six-year-old Lila is getting her first quitar today – she has been begging forever, so it is a quite a big event!

Health & Wellbeing Parents most at risk for colds & flu Young children are a reservoir of germs and if they’re at crèche, school or anyplace else where they are around other children, they’re in a super-virus environment, which makes them the perfect vectors for illness and for passing viruses around. Kids hug, touch and cough all over each other. They chew on toys and as a result share their saliva, and then parents hug, kiss and cuddle them.

It’s no wonder that the average parent catches a cold more compared to those without children.

Families with two, three or four children have some type of virus present in their household just under 60% of the time, whereas childless households were only infected with viruses three to four weeks of the year.

Each additional child in a household increases a family member’s risk of falling ill. Parents who live with small children are 1.5 times more likely to be sick since children under the age of five tend to have at least one virus present in their mucus 50% of the time.

It is imperative that those at risk, especially parents of younger children, give their immune systems a boost, whilst adequately protecting themselves from sources of cross-infection. But for a parent with little ones, it’s

difficult to take care of yourself when you’re ill, since you have to take care of everyone else. This makes the recovery process so much harder (and unpleasant).

The best and most practical way of protecting yourself (and your family), is to practice proper handwashing techniques and to do so often. This could reduce the chances of catching your child’s cold by 30 to 50%. Another way is to stay out of waiting rooms in doctor’s offices, emergency rooms and the shops, and to avoid public transport as much as possible. Also use your judgement about your own situation. If you are pregnant and have had several bouts of flu or have a newborn, you may actually want to wear a mask.

Besides eating your greens, getting enough sleep is another critical factor in fighting off colds and flu.

Research tells us that people who sleep six hours or less a night are four times more likely to catch a cold when exposed to a virus, compared to those who get in more than seven hours a night. Most parents probably don’t get enough Zs, but it’s vital to our wellbeing, so try to carefully plan your day to ensure enough time is spent in slumber land.

The biggest risk factor for catching the common cold is having children under the age 12. Parents fall ill almost twice as much as anyone else.

Keeping a clean and dust-free house is equally important. It might also be worth getting an air filter to clean and purify the air in your home, especially if you’ve experienced wave after wave of illness in your household.

In truth, there is no cure for the common cold or flu, but time-deprived parents may benefit from supplements that can boost their immune system.

If you do catch your child’s cold, there is an upside to all of this shared illness business: Once a child starts to develop a functioning immune system, at about six months, then the exposure to general viruses and germs isn’t necessarily a bad thing since it helps build and stimulate the immune system. It’s important to remember that a child’s immune system will only be fully developed between 12 to 14 years of age, when they finally reach adult levels of antibody formation, so you may be in for a tough few years, but as the children grow up it will help them fight other infections and stay healthier in the long run.

Bestmed’s You’ve Got the Power Campaign is back!

Does your school have the power to take on the challenge?

Launched last year with 63 schools across the country, the ‘You’ve Got the Power Campaign’ has now expanded. This year, healthy living will be demonstrated not only by learners, but their families too. This campaign will run from 1 to 31 August.

Sasja la Grange, Marketing and Communications Manager at Bestmed, says, “Following on the success of last year’s pilot campaign, we have once again identified 63 schools across the country that will be participating in this year’s campaign. The teams are expected to showcase the benefits of healthy living by creating unique, cool and fun music videos.

“The campaign is both educational and rewarding.

We have awesome prizes up for winners, and these include cash prizes for runners-up and other spot prizes.

The overall winning school will, over and above its cash prize, be treated to a live concert by The Voice SA finalists.”

The ‘You’ve Got the Power Campaign’ challenge underpins Bestmed’s focus on preventative healthcare,

which is validated by its wellness pillars of Be Active, Be Safe, Be Nutri-wise, Be Fin-fit and Be Happy.

The campaign challenge inspires scholars and their families to incorporate these pillars into their daily lives, and demonstrate it in the music videos. “Who says you cannot be healthy and have fun? We received encouraging feedback from last year’s launch campaign where schools learnt quite a bit about healthy lifestyle activities and enjoyed the process. We are committed to continue educating children about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle in all possible ways we can,” adds la Grange.

In last year’s challenge, the schools created a music video based on Jeremy Loops’s songs and this year the music videos will be based on an upbeat song composed by Bestmed. The children will be able to sing or lip sync the song. The videos can include choreography and fun dance moves that are cool, energetic and happy.

With the aim of encouraging children to not only

practise healthy lifestyle activities at school but also at home, this year Bestmed is including families to take part in the challenge. La Grange cites, “Students spend their time both at school and at home therefore we would like them to continue practising their healthy lifestyle activities in all aspects of their lives. We also want to encourage their families to do the same.”

“We look forward to receiving awesome music videos, and good luck to everyone,” she concludes.

You’ve Got the Power Challenge To become part of the challenge, visit www.ygtp. co.za for more information. Each school is required to create a music video based on Bestmed’s song and demonstrate how healthy living can make for a better life within the school and family context. Teachers and families can also participate in the video, as the aim is for the whole school to have fun. Once the video is completed, it can be uploaded on the site before the competition closes on 31 August 2016. Bestmed will announce the winners on 23 September 2016.

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How to handle postbeanie meltdown Beanies, hoods and snoods are fun and fashionable when you’re all bundled up but you’ve probably hit this little hassle when you pull them off – yup, the dreaded hat head. Squashed and sweaty, matted and mussy, flattened and frizzy, your hair just looks sad. That goes for dudes as well. So although these mad hatters look on freek, here’s how to do damage control.

1. Pick a roomy slouchy knit beanie that isn’t too tight—this will prevent your hair from flat-lining on your scalp and it will cut down on those forehead crease lines.

Over-the-knee socks or knee-his are just so trendy now but you don’t want to look like a schoolgirl! So here’s how to change up the look and give it some grown-up sass.

@ High boots with a hint of sock peaking out the top is a really punchy look. Go for statement-making bright plain or patterned socks.

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Knee-hi sox, R69.99 for double pack, Pick n Pay Clothing.

Over-the-knee sox, R 59.99, The FIX.

@ They’re so gorg worn with a short straight or flippy skirt and an oversized chunky sweater.

TREND ALERT! Go for BADASS BADGES. Pin and sew on badges and patches, R39.99 per pack, Mr Price.

Customise your jeans and jackets with patches, buttons and badges. It’s a big revival of the 70’s patched and pinned denim obsession that lets you make a statement with funky insignia.

Cara Deleveigne works her thigh-high sox with super model chutzpah.

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@Wear sheer tights underneath – it gives you extra warmth but still looks cute. It’s also the best way to show off your pins in winter when you want to wear shorts and ankle boots.

2. Build up volume and body before you beanie up. Apply dry shampoo like Baptiste Dry Shampoo with a hint of colour, R84.95 or COLAB Dry Shampoo Extreme Volume, R99.95 to the roots, then gently backcomb them to create some extra volume. They also come in handy mini sizes for your handbag or pocket.

3. Another great trick for after- hat horrors --- turn your head upside down and use your fingers to fluff up your hair at the roots. You can also work in a spritz of Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Treasures Serum, R69.95, to tame any frizzies and add lively shine.

FASHION

Beanies and badges, hoods and snoods, knee hi’s and knits. Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos turns up the heat with some of our favourite things.

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Skinny jeans with badges and patches, R299.99, The FIX.

Denim biker jacket with badges, R359.99, The FIX.

BEANIES FOR THE BOYZ David Beckham made the beanie famous and stylish and now it’s a headgear icon. The most wearble option for guys is the Slouchy Beanie worn as far back as possible --- a great laid back look that’s warm and with-it. Beanies with writing and bobbles are top of the list. Script beanies R59.99 each, Mr Price. Unisex bobble beanie, R79.99, Pick n Pay Clothing.

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Here’s how to wear your ‘tude on your sleeve!

Zhoosh up last year’s parka with a mass of patches and badges and you’re hot on trend!

It’s a snood in da hood!

• If your hair is long enough, go for a basic three-strand braid with messy bits pulled out --- it looks so flirty peeking out from under a beanie.

• If you prefer your hair out of the way, then simply twist it into a soft low bun with wispy bits for an undone look.

You just gotta love Harry Styles in his blue beanie and check out those curls, girls.

Sometimes called an eternity scarf, a snood can be worn like a collar, a hood, a normal scarf or in a layered way. It’s very versatile and adds a bit of flash to any look.

A faux fur snood worn like a collar is so foxy and fabulous.

Maroon faux fur snood, R79.99, The FIX. Bad hair day? Wear your snood like a hood -just loop it over your head and neck --- cosy and cute! Maroon knit snood, R99.99, Pick n Pay Clothing. *Merchandise from selected outlets. All prices correct at time of going to print. Stocks may be limited.

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Leerders en personeel verander in storieboekkarakters

Ons kuier by die dieretuin Die Woelwater 1- en 2-klassies het by die dieretuin gaan kuier en meer geleer van al die diere wat ons daar kry. Dit was ‘n opwindende dag vir hulle en hulle het baie pret gehad.

VOORPOS PRIMARY SCHOOL SACEE Read Out Loud Competition Asithandile Mashalaba received a Special Mention in the Grade 7 section of the SACEE Read Out Loud Competition and Sihle Leta came third in the Grade 6 section.

Well done to these super readers!

Grade 1 Soccer Day Our Grade 1 boys had a wonderful time at the Soccer Day hosted by Crewe Primary.

BEACONHURST SCHOOL Primary School There were tears and laughter at the combined Beaconhurst function held at Lavender Blue on Wednesday, 22 July.

We were sad to bid farewell to Angela Hinze, our very talented music teacher. Our very best wishes accompany her in her new post in Abu Dhabi. We will really miss her. However, we were very happy to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of Kirsten Hill, one of our Grade 3 teachers, to Leon Nel. We wish them a long and happy life together. We hope that the kitchen tea gifts will be useful.

Miss Angela Hinze with her book of memories.

Laerskool Nahoon vier elke jaar die biblioteek se verjaarsdag en dan word groot fees gevier. Hierdie jaar het al die leerders en personeel soos storieboekkarakters aangetrek. Die media-prefekte het ‘n wenner in elke klas aangewys. Hier onder is die wenners van die Graad 4- tot 7-klasse.

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Sport achievements Well done to the following learners: Hlakanipha Tom and Sambesiwe Mpulu were selected for the Border U/13 Soccer Team, Khanya Qongqo made it to the final round of the Eastern Cape Netball Trials and Mila Buwa was selected as a non-travelling reserve for the U/13 Border Rugby Team.

Weekend away at Hobbiton A group of our learners were treated to an unforgettable weekend away at Hobbiton.

They had an amazing time doing fun activities such as hiking, abseiling and ziplining.

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Fun Walk

Staff Not only burgers were built on 23 June at the Beaconhurst Staff Development event – the male teachers bonded while building the tent and braaiing the patties. Many female staff members wandered about and mingled, thus building a spirit of goodwill between departments and campuses. It was a most successful event appreciated by all.

Beaconhurst School held their annual Fun Walk on the last Thursday of the Second Term. There was much excitement building up to the day and we were privileged to have stunning weather.

The PNA Stationery mascot encouraged learners at the start of the walk.

Miss Kirsten Hill displaying her kitchen tea gifts.

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GONUBIE PRIMARY SCHOOL Graaff-Reinet tour Gonubie Primary’s U13 Rugby and Hockey teams once again took part in the annual Primary Schools Rugby and Hockey Festival hosted by Union High School in GraaffReinet during the first weekend of the school holidays.

(t) 043 740 4005 (e) gpsstaff@telkomsa.net In their game against Grey, the Rugby boys lost the match but came back strongly to win their games against Clarendon Park and Parson’s Hill.

Drummies

The Hockey girls played a total of five games in which they gained valuable experience in perseverance and good sportsmanship.

In a bold new step for the GPS Drummies, they travelled to Germiston to take part in the SAMCA Nationals for the first time, where they placed 19th out of 23 squads in the drill section.

LAERSKOOL GRENS GRONDSLAGFASE Laerskool Grens Grondslagfase hou konsert Laerskool Grens Grondslagfase bied elke jaar ‘n konsert aan spesiaal vir die leerders se oupas en oumas. Die jaar het die leerders as plaasdiere, wilde diere, troeteldiere en selfs deur die seelewe die oupas en oumas vermaak.

Laerskool Grens Grondslagfase sê dankie Laerskool Grens het Woensdag, 22 Junie die werksgeselskapgroep van die Gereformeerde Kerk van Oos-Londen, en ook Judy Clark van Fairlands Aftree-oord, bedank deur ‘n oggendtee en versnaperinge. Dankie vir al die truie, komberse, serpe, musse en bedsokkies wat julle deur die jaar gebrei het om ons behoeftige leerders warm te hou die winter.

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Rugby Tour Our U/13A rugby team did very well at the winter rugby festival held in Graaff-Reinet during the holidays.

Some of our boys enjoying the annual Big Walk held at the end of last term.

Port Rex Lions Cubs Thirty-three Hudson Park Primary School Grade 7 children completed their probation period and were inducted as Hudson Port Rex Lions Cubs at a candle-lighting ceremony.

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Biathle Zachary Smith (Grade 2) came 4th at the national biathle championships in Bela-Bela and was selected for the SA team going to America in October.

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Provincial teams for various sporting codes

New School Governing Body The newly elected members of the School Governing Body (SGB) attended a workshop during the school holidays, lead by Mr Richard Edkins, Deputy Provincial Manager of FEDSAS.

Athletics Day A special Thank You is extended to Debonairs Greenfields for sponsoring a fun-filled Athletics Day for the Grade Rs of George Randell Primary School.

Cambridge High School learners represented provincial teams for various sporting codes during the June holidays.

“Tug o’ war” The Grade 2 learners of George Randell Primary School practise teamwork as they participate in an exciting game of “tug o’ war” as part of the Foundation Phase Athletics Day held on 15 June.

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CLARENDON PREPARATORY SCHOOL We do ART

We do FUN

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Cultural tour Twenty of our girls travelled to Grahamstown during the holidays for another most enjoyable Festival of the Arts. They were accompanied by Mrs Donald and Mrs Saunders. They participated in a total of six different Art and Craft workshops, dance, marimba and drama workshops, and attended seven varied shows. It certainly was a wonderful experience for all of them.

CLARENDON HIGH SCHOOL (t) 043 722 4887 (e) secretary@chsg.co.za National Grahamstown Music Competition Klara Eybers (violin), Mbali Mahlangeni (recorder) and Zintle Mlomo (saxophone) were among the 26 high school students accepted for the Senior section of this competition, which took place in Grahamstown at the end of last term.

Klara gave excellent performances in the first two rounds, while Mbali and Zintle were two of only six high school musicians selected for the semi-final round (third round). This is an outstanding achievement.

Hockey Congratulations to the following players on their selection to represent South Africa: • SA u/16 A Bianca Wood & Thando Mtalana • SA u/16 B Kia-Leigh Erasmus Bianca was also awarded most valuable striker and was also the top goal scorer at the recent u/16 Inter Provincial tournament.

Congratulations to these players on their outstanding achievements.

Canoeing Zara Wood travelled to Hanover in Germany to train under an Olympic coach for two weeks.

Zara also competed in the North German Championships. She managed to win three silver medals.

More importantly, Zara through high level coaching, managed to take off 1 minute and 10 seconds off her 1000m time, which is extraordinary.

Squash IPT Results The Border teams did very well at the Provincial tournament. Well done to the teams, with two Clarendon girls in each one. Some of our players only lost one match in the tournament.

U/19 came 5th, U/16 came 2nd, U/14 came 2nd.

Both the U/16 and U/14 teams came close to winning the tournaments overall.

In the U/16 age group in Pretoria, Lara Patrick excelled, and has been selected for the South African U/16 Squash team to go to Malaysia in August to play international fixtures.

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HUDSON PARK HIGH Fearless as the Eagle Fearless as the Eagle is a coffee table history book of the Hudson Park Schools. The book is not only a history, but a celebration of the schools’ activities and achievements, a reservoir of memories, comments and anecdotes covering 110 years. Be sure to secure your copy at R390.00 The book will be available from August 2016, however you can order your book now. The offices have order forms ready for collection.

(t) 043 726 3205 (e) office@hphsco.za

SA Representatives Five Hudson girls made SA hockey sides over the holidays.

Hudson Park is proud in having two SA U/18A girls’ hockey players - Lelethu Ndakisa and Thando Chitwa and one SA U/18B hockey player - Jamie-lee Marais. The SA U/18A side played three tests against Australia losing two and drawing the last match.

LILYFONTEIN SCHOOL

Hudson Park is also proud of having two SA U/16A girls’ hockey players in Zimkhitha Smayile and Leilah Williams.

They represented SA and beat both Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Hudson donates 58 units of blood - making a difference!

Recently pupils were allowed to donate blood, some for the first time.

Although this was a serious occasion in allowing Hudsonians to give back to the community in the form of blood donations, the pupils still managed to have fun.

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

Dr Galbraith retires after 14 years of service to the Lilyfontein School Community Dr Galbraith retired at the end of last term after being at the helm of the Lilyfontein School ship since 2002. His brief was to expand the almost 100-year-old school and to introduce adventure-based education into the already successful school curriculum.

Over the past 14 years Lilyfontein has grown into a combined pre-primary, primary and high school with almost 600 learners from Grade 0 to 12.

Over his tenure he has overseen many defining moments and major developments.

• He implemented an adventure-based education ethos throughout Lilyfontein with the Adventure Programme being integrated into every grade from Grade 1 through to Grade 12.

The programme is based on his unwavering belief that children need to be involved in physical activities as part of the learning process and brain development. His doctoral thesis and the Lilyfontein Adventure Programme were born from this belief.

• The first matrics wrote in 2004, and under his leadership, the school has achieved a 100% pass rate since 2008.

• He has added an extra class per grade and increased the number of high school subject choices • Mainstream sports have gone from strength to strength with

wins in Rugby, Tennis, Cricket, Netball and Hockey against some of the larger schools in our area.

• Art, Drama and Music departments continue to grow learners that excel at the annual Eisteddfod.

• He has grown the teaching staff from 16 to a team of 49 highly competent and progressive teachers who are not afraid to take on new challenges.

• The school has built a school hall and changing rooms, ten classrooms, toilet blocks, and two additional school fields during his time, without one cent of debt being incurred.

Dr Galbraith saw the big picture for Lilyfontein School while at the same time being able to focus on the everyday basics of running and growing such a diverse school.

He is a firm, fair, and consistent leader. He has provided guidance and wisdom to teachers, learners and parents alike and is much respected in the education community at large.

He is humble, never seeking recognition for his achievements but crediting the people around him with success.

To say that Lilyfontein School is a better place to be because of Dr Galbraith’s efforts is an understatement. He has laid a foundation of such strength that the Lilyfontein School staff, learners and parents can face the future with confidence.

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Stirling excellent results Stirling had an excellent winter holiday, with six students selected for national teams.

In Hockey Franciscka Darkhoh was selected for the South African Girls’ U16A Hockey Team and Siphosihle Saliwa for theBoys’ SA U16B Hockey Team. At the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival in Grahamstown, Emily Webster was selected for the National Schools’ Jazz Band on trombone, with Bianca Brandt (trumpet), Ashley Laity (sax) and Avante O’Reilly (trombone) selected for the National Schools’ B Band.

NETBALL During the holidays our first netball, rugby and hockey boys and girls participated in the Cambridge Festival, with the 1st Netball team winning all 10 of their matches.

Cambridge Festival Results: Netball: v Milnerton won 17-9, v Nico Malan won 27-14, v Port Alfred won 20-17, v Gill College won 17-15, v Fairmont won 31-14, v Westering won 24-13, v Alex won 29-14, v DF Malherbe won 18-15, v Beaconhurst won 19-8, v Bergvliet won 29-6.

RUGBY The 1st team boys played two tough matches against schools from Port Elizabeth, losing the first one against Nico Malan 12-26 and beating DF Malherbe 45-14.

HOCKEY Boys hockey v Westering won 2-1, v Fairmont won 4-1, v Nico Malan won 2-0, v Bergvliet won 1-0, v DF Malherbe drew 1-1. Girls hockey v Westering drew 0-0, v Bergvliet lost 0-3, v Gill lost 0-1,v DF Malherbe drew 0-0, v Framesby won 1-0.

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Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival 30 Stirling students attended the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival in Grahamstown during the school holidays. The festival is the most significant jazz development programmes in the country, annually bringing together over 300 students and 40 teachers from diverse backgrounds all over South Africa, with nearly 90 professional jazz musicians and educators. The top jazz students in South Africa audition for places in the Standard Bank National Schools Big Band and the National Youth Jazz Band (NYJB) and these national bands are conducted by some of South Africa’s leading jazz educators and performers.

Emily Webster was selected for the National Schools’ Jazz Band on trombone, with Bianca Brandt (trumpet), Ashley Laity (sax) and Avante O’Reilly (trombone) selected for the National Schools’ B Band.

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Capella Concertante The well known 7-piece Austrian ensemble Capella Concertante will be performing on 31 July 2016 at 16h00 in the Selborne College Hall. They are a classical woodwind quintet plus soprano singer and double bass, playing special arrangements from Mozart to Strauss. Bookings to be done via the Selborne College front office (Tel 043 722 1822).

DATE: 31 July 2016 TIME: 16h00 VENUE: Selborne College Main Hall COST: R60.00 for Adults and R30.00 for Children

After the recent U16 Inter-Provincial Hockey Tournament, held in Johannesburg, Selborne College’s Matt Dewar was selected for the South African U16 B Hockey Team, and Mathew Ferrant was selected as a non-travelling reserve for the same team.

The SA U16 A, SA U16 B, SA U18B and the Namibian U18 Hockey Teams will participate in a series between themselves.

The series will be called the U16 Tri-Nation Series.

Squash Team The Border U14 Squash Team, comprising of all Selborne College pupils, won the gold medal at the recent U14 Inter Provincial Squash Tournament.

Soccer Selborne College U19A Soccer XI beat Busy Bees U19A XI (11-0), in the opening match of the SA Sports Tours Soccer Tournament, held at the Beaconhurst School Sports Grounds from 27 to 29 June.

PORT REX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

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Matric Dance 2016 On Friday, 15 July Port Rex matriculants were invited to the “Port Rex Kingdom” to attend a Royal Extravaganza.

At sunset our honored guests showed up in various chariots ready to enjoy an evening they would remember for the rest of their lives.

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

U16 RUGBY RANKINGS 16 JUNE 2016

TEAM JEPPE GLENWOOD MONUMENT PAARL BOYS HIGH PAUL ROOS GYM GREY COLLEGE HTS DROSTDY HUDSON PARK GREY HIGH SCHOOL WYNBERG HILTON COLLEGE OOS MOOT MENLOPARK MONTANA JHB AFFIES SELBORNE COLLEGE CENTURION KRUGERSDORP LINDEN TRANSVALIA

PLAYED 14 10 14 14 11 10 12 10 10 10 14 9 13 10 12 7 8 10 10 7

AVG PTS 6,700 6,480 6,407 6,400 6,364 6,050 5,792 5,170 4,910 4,560 4,493 4,467 4,423 4,229 4,208 4,157 4,088 4,060 3,990 3,986

RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

U15 RUGBY RANKINGS 15 JUNE 2016

PLAYED TEAM GREY COLLEGE 10 11 PAUL ROOS GYM 13 SELBORNE COLLEGE 11 GREY HIGH SCHOOL 13 WATERKLOOF 11 HELPMEKAAR 11 HTS DROSTDY 14 MONUMENT MENLOPARK 14 13 DURBANVILLE 12 OUTENIQUA 13 KLERKSDORP ST ANDREWS COLLEGE 15 PEARSON 9 WESTVILLE 13 14 PAARL BOYS HIGH 12 TRANSVALIA MARITZBURG COLLEGE 11 11 JEPPE 11 AFFIES

AVG PTS 7,650 6,591 6,069 5,836 5,615 5,591 5,382 5,207 5,136 5,015 4,992 4,992 4,967 4,800 4,777 4,757 4,658 4,536 4,445 4,291

entertainment 8 ME BEFORE YOU 22 July 2016

JASON BOURNE 29 July 2016

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HELLO MY NAME IS DORIS 22 July 2016

SUICIDE SQUAD 5 August 2016

GHOSTBUSTERS 29 July 2016

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