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Lifestyle 2 AUGUST 2014
If you suspect that your child is being bullied it may leave you feeling angry, powerless, hurt or frustrated on their behalf. Here are some tips on what you can do to assist and support your child if he or she is being bullied at school:
#2: INVOLVE YOUR STUDENTS TO CREATE A GOAL. Involve your students to set clear goals for the remainder of the year. This’ll create a positive atmosphere because they’ll feel like they’re part of the future – and not a dictatorship. #3: CLARIFY EACH STUDENTS’ PURPOSE AND ROLE Make sure each child has a clear understanding of his own role and
purpose. This will give him a sense of direction and meaning, and build a positive attitude. Give them feedback on their influence towards any successes during the year. TIP #4: CELEBRATE SUCCESSES Measure progress and make the effort to celebrate even short-term wins and small successes. Even if it’s just a class picnic. TIP #5: INSPIRE THROUGH POSITIVE LEADERSHIP Be a positive teacher. Ensure you provide inspirational leadership.
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#1: COMMUNICATE! Maintain open, honest and consistent communication. This’ll help you figure out what the problems are and what students think. This way you can address all concerns.
1. Encourage your child to talk about their 1. Tell your child to ignore the bullying.Blame day and any significant events that may your child for the bullying or assume that have taken place. your child did something to provoke the 2. Take bullying seriously. Children often incident. 2. Confront the bully or members of the don’t report incidents of bullying as they feel bully’s family as this will increase the ashamed, embarrassed or hopeless about likelihood of retaliation. what is taking place. 3. Empathize with your child. Tell him or her 3. Encourage physical retaliation. 4. Criticise the way in which your child may that bullying is wrong, that it is not his or her have handled the bullying situation. It is fault, and that you are glad that he or she often very difficult for children to know how has had the courage to tell you about it. 4. Help your child to be specific when best to respond. 5. Bully your children or bully others in front describing bullying incidents: Who? What? of them. Many children who are bullied at Where? When? Keep a record of incidents home react by bullying other children. If your and look for patterns or evidence of child witnesses you hit, ridicule, or gossip repeated bullying behaviour. 5. Ask your child how he or she has tried to about someone else, they are likely to model stop the bullying and how they would like this behaviour with others. you to help. by Christine Darney, 6. Check your own emotions. A parent’s Clinical Psychologist protective instincts stir strong emotions. Although it is difficult, step back and consider the next E steps and the impact that WANT TO BECOME TH they may have on your child carefully. 7. Treat the school as an ally. Share your concerns EES IT'S A MATTER OF DEGR and specific information about bullying incidents with appropriate school personnel. 8. Teach your child non-violent ways to deal with bullies such as walking away, playing with friends, or talking it out. 9. Give your child positive feedback when they behave well in order to help build their self-esteem. 10. Help your child to act with self-confidence. Practice Shape your future by making the right choice, right now with the BCom Management Marketing Degree. walking upright, looking Career Opportunities: people in the eye and • Business Manager speaking clearly. • Marketing Manager 11. Encourage your child to • Brand Researcher • Brand Manager develop interests and hobbies • Analyst and many more that will build resiliency in SMS "CAREER" AND YOUR NAME TO WE LL GET YOU STARTED. difficult situations like bullying SMS charged at R1. Ask about our easy payment options Over 40 Tuition Centres Nationwide 12. Support your child by East London | 043 743-7624 encouraging him or her to 26 St Georges Road Southernwood extend invitations for friends www.boston.co.za REGISTRATION NOW OPEN to play at your home or to Boston City Campus & Business College (Pty) Ltd Reg. No.1996/013220/07 is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 attend activities.
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In and around the house AUGUST 2014 3
By: Germarie Bruwer and Margaux Tait from Homeology.co.za
Vertical plants and gardens are all the rage at the moment. Try this fun, inexpensive and quick-to-make hanging pot plant and be sure to impress! You will need: • plant, - thick rope, • round margarine tub or similar container with lid, • terracotta planter
Cut a big hole in the lid and a smaller hole in the bottom of the tub.
Thread the rope through Place the pot plant over the bottom hole and the knot in die tub and secure with a big knot feed the leaves through inside the tub. the big hole in the lid. Secure the lid firmly.
Thread the rope through the hole in the bottom of the terracotta planter and voila!
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AWSUM Kombuis 4 JULY 2014
A TART WITH A DIFFERENCE!
Compiled by Jenny Morris
Beetroot tart with baby rocket (serves 4)
This is such a simple tart, yet it always gets a “wow” from my guests because it looks so beautiful on a plate. If beetroot is not your favourite, use grilled tomatoes and basil. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 1 sheet ready-made puff pastry, 1 egg, beaten Topping 1 cup cream cheese ½ cup heavy cream juice of one lemon 4 large cooked beetroots, thinly sliced and patted dry Salad ¼ cup olive oil ½ tablespoon lemon juice salt and pepper 2 cups baby rocket ¼ cup Parmesan shavings WHAT TO DO: Preheat the oven to 200◦C. Lightly dust a work surface with flour and then roll out the puff pastry until it is 4mm thick. Cut out four discs with an 11.5cm round pastry cutter. Using a sharp knife, lightly score around the pastry discs 1cm from the edge, taking care not to cut through the pastry. Brush the edges with the beaten egg and place the pastry discs on to a non-stick baking sheet. Poke a few holes in the pastry and place in the oven on the middle shelf.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Once cooked, remove from the oven and leave to cool.
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Topping Blend the cream cheese, cream and lemon juice together. Spread over the base of the cooled tart shells. Arrange the beetroot slices on top of the cheese mixture. Be sure that the beetroot slices are relatively dry so the pink juice does not run on to the white cream.
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Health & Beauty AUGUST 2014 5
App of the month: Straws and wrinkles, bet you didn’t think you would ever hear those two words in one sentence. Did you know that just by putting your lips around a straw, you can kick start the anti-ageing process? Here are more daily habits that can affect your skin.... PUT DOWN THE STRAW AND PICK UP THE GLASS What was once a myth, has been proved true, ‘wrinkles are caused by any excessive muscle movement,’ says dermatologist Dr Debra Jaliman. She believes the best time to combat these signs is when you’re younger, and advises using a bit of retinol around the forehead and mouth at night to solve this problem. We like retinol-rich Yves Rocher Wrinkles & Firmness Force Day Cream. BREAK THAT BAD HABIT, YES YOU KNOW THE ONE Whether you’re a 20-a-dayer or a sneaky social puffer, smoking restricts blood flow and is another major cause of ageing, particular around your mouth. It’s a bad habit that you need to break, unless you’re happy with a dull, wrinkled complexion. Ok, we know it’s not something that can happen overnight so look at applying a brightening moisturiser daily. We love Pond’s Gold Radiance Youthful Glow Day Cream SPF15. STOP DISMISSING ACNE AS A HORMONAL BREAKOUT Too often we hear this, and there is much faster and more effective way to handle acne than by trying every spot-busting product line other there. Book an appointment with a dermatologist. Professional advice can mean less long term effects on your skin, like scarring and we believe firmly believe prevention is better than cure. To find a reputable dermatologist in your area go to: http://www.derma.co.za/C_ FindaDerm.aspx TURN DOWN THE HEAT Turning the hot tap on full blast can actually dry out your skin and hair, rather go for a moderate temperature to keep moisture locked in. Then, while you’re still damp apply a rich moisturiser like Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Gloss which contains cocoa butter and vitamin E, plus it gives skin a gorgeous glow. Plus, as you age, your hair also becomes more brittle and less resilient so try and avoid washing your hair daily to help preserve the flow of natural oils from your scalp to your locks. STAY ACTIVE This helps in many ways. Exercise helps to
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increase your blood supply which means healthier looking skin and more days of looking fabulous! Slow down ageing with antioxidants Having a nutritious and healthy diet is the key! Makeup is amazing for a lot of things but can only cover imperfections on the surface; these are where antioxidants come in. Great skin comes from within. Some examples of foods you could try while you’re young, munching on some berries and dark chocolate to keep your body healthy from within and glowing on the outside. EMBRACE YOUR INNER SCIENTIST Having a set skincare routine can result in healthier, more glowing skin – something we all want. So depending on your skin concern, make sure the right ingredients are listed on the back of your products. This also means that they need to be listed early on, as the further down the list they are, the smaller the amount. If dark spots are a problem, look for vitamin C, soy and arbutin. Fine lines a concern? Look for hyaluronic acid, vitamin A and retinol. Want to combat shine? Look for charcoal, kaolin and silicone. And no matter what your skin type or complexion, always apply sunscreen too!
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Play time 6 AUGUST 2014
BLOCK WATER GOALKEEPER LOLLIES SOCCER REFRESHMENTS
TEAM MATES BALL COACH DRIBBLE KICK PASS
ATTACK CAPTAIN DEFENCE JERSEY OVAL RUN
What’s the difference between chopped beef and pea soup? Everyone can chop beef, but not everyone can pea soup! A magician was driving down the road.. then he turned into a drive way...
What do you call a deer with no eyes? I have no I-Deer What is invisable and smells like carrots? Rabbit farts. What is a dogs favourite school subject? “Dog-Ruff-E”
Why don’t aliens eat clowns. Because they taste funny. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh Two snowmen are standing in a field. One says to the other : “Funny, I smell carrots too”. What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhino? el-if-i-no What do you call a sheep with no legs? A cloud What do you call a camel with 3 humps? Humphreys
Why are there no asprins in the jungle? Because the Parots-ate-em-all Why was the Energizer Bunny arrested? He was charged with battery. What do you call two Mexicans playing basketball? Juan on Juan. Why do gorillas have big nostrils? Coz they got big fingers!!!!!!!!!
What do cows do for entertainment? They rent moovies ! What does a fish say when it runs into a wall? DAMN! If a turtle doesn’t have a shell, is it naked or homeless?
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Voorpos Primary 8 AUGUST 2014 In memory of a beloved educator In memory of a beloved educator, Mr Solomon Sam, 15 February 1968 – 5 July 2014. Sadly missed along life’s way, quietly remembered every day... No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts, you’re always there.
In Loving Memory
Nahoon Sports Day
Our netball girls and rugby boys participated in the Nahoon Sports Day.
Cross Country
Anelitha George was awarded a certificate for obtaining second place in the U/13 category at a recent Cross Country event, held at Port Rex High School.
Mrs Van Schalkwyk and the U/12 netball team.
Educare and Grade R Outting The Educare and Grade R learners visited the aquarium and museum. They also visited Fairlands Old Age Home where they spoiled the grannies and grandpas with gifts of soap that they collected for them and also provided some entertainment.
Aaaaand… lift!
Now where did the ball go?
Nahoon Primary Pluimbal Kampioen
Die Grensstreek het nie hierdie jaar ‘n o/13-span na die S.A. Pluimbalkampioenskappe gestuur nie. Die WP het hulle toe genader en gevra of Simoné Smit van die Grensstreek nie vir hulle span kan speel nie. Simoné Smit het toe die WP verteenwoordig by die S.A. Kampioenskappe wat in Durban gehou was vanaf 12 tot 18 Julie in die o/13-ouderdomsgroep. Simoné is nou eers o/11, maar word gekies vir die o/13-span. Die WP het 2de in die B-afdeling geëindig. Simoné word ook in die B-afdeling gradeer en eindig 2de. Voorwaar ‘n prestasie! Baie geluk, Simoné.
Uitblinkers in Wiskunde
Die graad 4 tot 7-leerders het deelgeneem aan die Amesa Wiskunde Uitdaagkompetisie. Elf van ons leerders het deurgedring na die finale ronde wat by Merrifield College gehou is op 28 Julie. Ons wens graag die volgende leerders geluk met die prestasie:
Skaakkampioen
Marco Sprong het gedurende die eerste en tweede kwartaal aan verskeie skaakproewe deelgeneem. Na afloop van die finale proewe word hy gekies vir die Buffalo City Skaakspan wat vanaf 3 tot 7 Januarie 2015 aan die S.A. Junior Skaakkampioenskappe in Kimberley gaan deelneem in die o/10afdeling. Ons wens hom alle sterkte toe met sy deelname.
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Leerders sê hul sê
Van ons leerders het aan die uitdunrondtes vir die Radikale Redenaarskompetisie deelgeneem en dring deur na die finale rondte wat op 18 Oktober 2014 in Pretoria gehou word. Hulle gaan dan te staan kom teen al die ander provinsies se wenners en ons wens hulle baie sterkte toe. Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders: Gr. 1: Nicola Schiller; Gr. 3: Marco Sprong; Gr. 6: Christi Clark
Graad 4: Wian Jonker; Lize van ZylSmit; Schalk Smit en Zelderi Jansen van Vuuren . Graad 5: Cara Steytler; Daniel Janse van Rensburg; Martin Louw en Dylan Swarts. Graad 6: Francois Roberts en Ruan van Rooyen. Graad 7: Chané Engelbrecht.
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Grens Voorbereiding AUGUST 2014 9 Motorfietswedren
Dumain en Danelle van der Merwe het podium plekke bereik in ‘n motorfietswedren
Winnie the Pooh’ konsert.
Lana Geyer, Jemma Prinsloo en Zanri Kirsten het hul talente gewys in die Arts Theatre se ‘Winnie the Pooh’ konsert.
Koekversieringskompetisie
Mia en Isabell Raasch het aan die Koekversieringsgilde se koekversieringskompetisie deelgeneem en gewen.
Honde eenkeid kom besoek
Die Honde eenheid het vir Grensies meer kom vertel van hulle werk.
George Randell Primary Dog Show
Grade 4 Tour Day
George Randell Grade 4 learners enjoyed a day tour of historical East London. Some of the places they visited were the beautiful St Peters Church on the West Bank, the Hood Point lighthouse as well as the Footprints Museum at Nahoon reef.
67 Minutes
Georgie family Abrahams gave their 67 minutes for Mandela at the local Vincent Park shopping centre recently by knitting squares for a blanket. Even Dad Abrahams was given a pair of knitting needles and wool – and a very quick knitting lesson!
Patrol Team
George Randell learners were treated to a dog show recently. Not only was it very entertaining, but the strong message of care for one’s pets and the responsibility it entails was emphasised.
The dedicated George Primary scholar patrol team under the guidance of Mrs Ayivor, guides learners in crossing the very busy road to the school every morning. No matter the weather, these youngsters take their role of service to the school and their fellow learners very seriously.
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Clarendon Preparatory School 10 AUGUST 2014 Founder’s Day
We celebrated our 52nd birthday in true Preppie style this year. Mrs Carey Kurten, our guest speaker, inspired the girls, staff and parents alike. She highlighted the importance of gratitude in our lives
Hospital Visit Grade R The girls hold up gifts from our guest speaker, Mrs Kurten. She painted these stones with help from her children and gave them to us as a reminder in our classrooms that we should be grateful for small blessings in our lives
Children 4 Children
The annual Children4Children campaign was a huge success with the preppies collecting a staggering 575 cartons of milk. Thank you to our families for generously donating to help those less fortunate than ourselves.
Selborne Swop
We were pleased to welcome Selborne Pups when they came to visit this term. Much fun was had in the PrePrimary playground and the boys and girls thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company.
Values
Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are the core values we uphold at Clarendon. We introduced key attributes of these values to our
Easter
To celebrate Easter, Grade R girls dressed up in Easter regalia, searched for Easter eggs and had a fun picnic in the sun.
The house teams balloons were released and cupcakes enjoyed by all.
To complete the theme of “People Who Help Us”, Grade R visited Beacon bay Life Hospital. What a wonderful learning opportunity. The girls even had a tour of the brand new paediatric ward.
Grade 00 Baking
Following our Eat-a-Rainbow” discussions at school, Grade 00 designed interesting treats using fruits and vegetables of all colours.
Percussion and Marimba Success
We congratulate all who participated in the recent Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod. Our choir sang magnificently and the recorder group did us proud. The combined Percussion and Marimba Band won the trophy this year. Well done to all our musicians, especially the pianists who put in many hours of practising.
Preppies throughout the second term Staff members have already seen shining examples of these values from the girls inn and around school.
Sport - Term 2:
Our sports teams have proved this term that hard work pays off. Our girls have been training diligently across the sporting codes and some have had the opportunity of competing against other schools.
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Gonubie Primary AUGUST 2014 11 Hikers
A group of Happy GPS Hikers on part of the Amatole Hiking Trail overlooking the Cata Mountains. They completed the Dontsa Loop section at the end of last term.
Biathle Champion!
Biathle Champion! Emily Raath has, once again, qualified to represent South Africa this year at the World Games to be held in Guatamala in the first two weeks of October. We wish her luck!
Academic Certificates
Some of the 80 pupils who were recently awarded Academic Certificates based on their achievements in the First Semester.
Chess
Rugby and Hockey Tour
Another successful Rugby and Hockey Tour group went to the Union High Festival in Graaff-Reinet in June. Here the players took some time out at the Valley of Desolation.
Robyn Becker obtained her Provincial Colours when she took part in the SA Schools Individual Chess Tournament in Bloemfontein at the beginning of July. She came 9th out of 29 competitors in her age group!
Cambridge Primary U7 Netball team
The U7 Netball team played their 1st match and won, we are so proud of them.
Mrs Whitaker Mrs Whitaker from the Intermediate Phase busy regaling the Foundation Phase learners.
Grade 2
Adam Barnard from grade 2 depicts the Right to read.
The goat visiting The Grade R’s had a wonderful surprise. Their theme is farm animals and this goat wondered into the school and they experienced a lesson from “the goats mouth”
Cool Blue civvies day at the FP
We had our annual Cool Blue Civvies day in June to celebrate winter.
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Lilyfontein School 12 AUGUST 2014
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Email - awsum@tiemedia.co.za or phone - 021 872 3880 Pre-Primary Inter-house Athletics Day
The Pre-Primary grabbed their plastic bikes and jumped to their feet for this year’s hotly contested Navy vs Orange inter-house athletics day.
Grade 11 Adventure day
Grade 11 Adventure Day – Paying it forward. The grade 11’s spent the day with the abused and abandoned babies and toddlers at The King’s Children’s home safe house. They have committed to return with donations of nappies, formula and wet wipes for the home.
Keegan Marr runs, Imani Nkilankila jumps, Sadi-Mari Steyn rides the 50m dash, Liam Squire squeezes through the obstacle course, and the crowd goes crazy in support of their team mates.
Drummies determined to make their mark at National Championships The Lilyfontein Drummies squad taking a break from their hectic training schedule. While the rest of the school was on holiday, the Drummies practised from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday of the first week for the upcoming National Championships.
Sarah Lloyd paying it forward.
Last year they were promoted to the Elite league and they are determined to stamp their mark on the competition again this year.
The team having fun while they work hard.
Interact Group
Grade 6 NS Project
The Lilyfontein Interact group got together on the first Saturday of the school holidays to help paint the completed dormitory for JESUS THE ROCK MISSIONS. This facility will offer love and care over weekends to children with very difficult home situations.
Sumari Roets plays outside with one of the older girls from the King’s Children’s home safe house.
S.A Foundation for Economic and Financial Education (SAFEFE) EMS Competition
The Grade 6’s were tasked with creating a water filter from a recycled 2 litre plastic bottle, some bits from home and the natural resources they could find around the school grounds.
Chelsea Kowarski, Anya Nash and Julia Wood put the finishing touches to their water feature.
Congratulations to Johan van der Walt, John-Georg Weschta and Gandhi Jafta on winning the East London District SAFEFE EMS quiz for the second year running. The team is hoping to improve on last year’s 4th position in the upcoming provincial competition.
Fun Ride
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The painting gets underway.
Victorious – two coats inside and out and the painting is finished in record time!
Jessica North in action.
Sean Backlund and Greg Harmse kitted out for the Lilyfontein Fun Ride.
The ride incorporated routes for extreme riders right though to novice riders making it a perfect day out for the whole family.
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Beaconhurst Primary/High School AUGUST 2014 13 Student Teachers
On Tuesday, 22 July 2014, Beaconhurst School welcomed 11 student teachers from the University of Fort Hare to our school. The student teachers are all in their final year of studying and will be teaching a total of 30 lessons each during their school experience.
Back: Preeshni Chetty , Tameryn-Lee Gower, JoAnn Ruiters, Talitha Goosen, Lindie Everleigh, Megan Manthe. Front: Julie Warren, Tarryn Kraemer, Nathan Leppert, Rebecca Ross, Angela Erasmus.
Staff Putt-Putt
Supports Mandela Day
Due to Mandela Day falling during the school holidays, Beaconhurst School decided to have Mandela Day on Friday, 25 July. Both staff and learners were involved in different community projects. The Beaconhurst Foundation Phase learners brought dog and cat food donations to school. The Intermediate and High School learners donated non-perishable foods. The Beaconhurst Staff were divided into three groups – one group went to the SPCA to take a donation of dog and cat food and then the staff assisted with various tasks. Another group of Beaconhurst Staff, armed with black bags and gloves descended on the streets of Beacon Bay and did a general clean up of the area. The third group of Beaconhurst Staff went to African Angels school in Chintsa to give the school the nonperishable items.
Fun Walk
Our Grade 1 learners thoroughly enjoyed their first Fun Walk. They walked from the school to Bonza Bay Beach. The section along the beach was the most fun.
Nahoon Derby Day
On Saturday, 26 July, the u/8 rugby boys played 4 matches at the Nahoon Laerskool Derby Day. They won two and lost two. The boys played their hearts out and can be proud of their achievement.
Back from left to right: Nathan Benn, Devhir Pillay, Joshua Cloete, AJ de Witt. Front from left to right: Lathitha Mcaba, Ukhona Kama, Lunje Ndabambi, Vizihungo Labase, Nhlaka Zita.
Beaconhurst Steel Drum Band At Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
After our rather wet Fun Walk on the 26th of July , the Beaconhurst Primary and High School staff members escaped to a fun afternoon of “team building” at Extreme Golf at Beacon Bay Crossing and thoroughly enjoyed their lunch.
EarlyAct Club celebrates Mandela Day
EarlyAct is a service club for learners in grades 4-7. It is sponsored by The Beacon Bay Rotary Club and it provides opportunities for our children to participate in active citizenship in a culturally diverse, democratic society. As part of the annual Mandela Day celebrations, the EarlyAct Club spent their 67 minutes of service making care coupons and Marie biscuit faces for loved ones. Keep a look out for other EarlyAct projects running this term. We look forward to your continued help and support.
BEACONHURST’S KINGFISHER FESTIVAL
Beaconhurst School is hosting our annual u/7 and u/8 rugby and netball festival from the 29th to the 31st of August 2014. We are inviting schools in and around East London and we are expecting approximately 3 000 people to attend our festival. We will have exhibitors and food stalls as part of the festival and we are inviting all interested to contact the school at 043 748 2427.
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Selborne College 14 AUGUST 2014
Selborne College Sport Results Rugby
Hockey
Selborne 1st Rugby XV beat Queen’s 1st XV (19-10) Selborne 2nd Rugby XV beat Queen’s 2nd XV (17-7) Selborne 3rd Rugby XV beat Queen’s 3rd XV (31-5) Selborne 4th Rugby XV lost Queen’s 4th XV (31-5) Selborne 5th Rugby XV beat Queen’s 5th XV (50-0) Selborne 6th Rugby XV beat Queen’s 6th XV (29-17) Selborne 7th Rugby XV beat Queen’s 7th XV (22-5) Selborne U16 A Rugby XV beat Queen’s U16 A XV (22-5) Selborne U16 B Rugby XV beat Queen’s U16 B XV (43-5) Selborne U16 C Rugby XV beat Queen’s U16 C XV (53-0) Selborne U16 D Rugby XV beat Queen’s U16 D XV (52-0) Selborne U15 A Rugby XV beat Queen’s U15 A XV (22-14) Selborne U15 B Rugby XV beat Queen’s U15 B XV (33-12) Selborne U15 C Rugby XV beat Queen’s U15 C XV (33-12) Selborne U15 D Rugby XV beat Queen’s U15 D XV (53-12) Selborne U14 A Rugby XV beat Queen’s U14 A XV (47-0) Selborne U14 B Rugby XV beat Queen’s U14 B XV (34-12) Selborne U14 C Rugby XV beat Queen’s U14 C XV (64-0) Played: 18, Won: 17 and Lost: 1
Selborne 1st XI beat Queen’s 1st XI (5-3) Selborne 2nd XI lost Queen’s 2nd XI (2-3) Selborne 3rd XI beat Queen’s 3rd XI (2-1) Selborne 4th XI lost Queen’s 4th XI (2-3) Selborne U16 A XI beat Queen’s U16 A XI (2-0) Selborne U16 B XI beat Queen’s U16 B XI (2-0) Selborne U16 C XI drew Queen’s U16 C XI (0-0) Selborne U16 D XI beat Queen’s U16 D XI (3-1) Selborne U14 A XI beat Queen’s U14 A XI (1-0) Selborne U14 B XI drew Queen’s U14 B XI (2-2) Played: 10, Won: 6, Drew: 2 and Lost: 2
Selborne College vs Queens College on 2 August 2014 at Selborne College:
Biathle Congratulations to Wickus Saunders on being selected to represent South Africa at the World Biathle Championships in the youth Division. The World Championships will be held in Guatemala on Friday 10 October 2014. Squash
Selborne College vs Queen’s College on 1 August 2014 at Selborne College: Selborne College U16 lost Queen’s College U16 (2-18)
Selborne College vs Queens College on 1 & 2 August 2014 at Selborne College:
Debating
Selborne College vs Queen’s College on 1 August 2014 at Selborne College: Selborne Juniors beat Queen’s Juniors Selborne Seniors lost Queen’s Seniors.
Cross Country
Cross Country at Lilyfontein on Friday 1 August 2014
Vincent Barry came 2nd in the U14 division. Liam Venter came 2nd in the U16 division. Andrew Spanjaard won the U17 division. Sage McGregor won the open division. Buffalo City / Eastern Cape Cross Country Championships on Saturday 2 August 2014 Congratulations to the following who participated in the Championships; U14 Connor Abrams 10th; Luc Callebaut 13th ; U16 Wickus Saunders 8th; U17 Andrew Spanjaard 6th
Hudson Park High School Physical
Our Derby Day against Selborne was as tough as can be expected and true to tradition, it turned out to be the classic clash everyone was waiting for. Even though we knew it was not going to be easy to beat Selborne this year the 1st XV Rugby Team held their nerve to keep the final score at 10-18. All supporters were proud on the day and we accepted defeat but with the knowledge that Hudson does not need to stand back for the Colleges.
Academic
For some the June exams were a wake-up call to put shoulder to the wheel for the rest of the year and for others a step closer to reach their goals and dreams. Three students at Hudson recently received their Cum Laude blazers during an Academic Awards Assembly. Rachel Gardiner, Natasha Marr and Lutho Mngoma join Anri van Onselen and Kate Anderson as the top academics in Hudson. One has to ask the question if the top male pupils are going to take up the challenge.
Shane Weweje taking the ball forward in their 10-18 loss to Selborne College.
Pastoral
There are many clubs and societies at Hudson Park which present opportunities for Hudsonians to serve the community, both within our school’s boundaries, and outside. There are quite a few listed on our website under the Pastoral section. One that deserves special mention is our award-winning St John 1st Aid detachment, led by Mrs Poovan and Mrs Kuhlenthal; it is the biggest in the Eastern Cape and has significant numbers of learners each year taking their Level 1 and 2 assessments. These Hudsonians provide a service during winter derby encounters, a service which is the envy of most schools in the province.
Rachel, Anri, Natasha, Kate and Lutho the top 5 academics in Hudson.
Big Walk
Cultural
On the last day of school the plays were performed in front of an enthusiastic audience. All of the three plays were written and directed by Grade 10 learners. The standard was of an exceptionally high standard. It was indeed a fine showcase for new talent to “strut their stuff” so to speak The winners were: MERIT AWARDS: Jess Leslie, Bongo Jwaqa, Emma Mthwa, Tanique Allers and Lilithalethu Ilori Best Supporting Actress: Siyasanga Kwinana Best Supporting Actor: Ashlee Frampton Best Actress: Lelethu Mbokoma Best Actor: Samila Nkohla Best Script: The Human Defect-written by Maya Godden Best Play: An Inconvenient Truth Best Directors: Lilitha Nkohla and La Toya Dalasile [An Inconvenient Truth]
Our big walk at the end of last term raised a huge amount of money that the PTA will put to good use in much needed projects within the school.
Members of staff and first aiders receiving some unexpected refreshment at one of the water points along the Big Walk route.
Junior Play actors performing on stage.
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Port Rex Technical High School AUGUST 2014 15 Eisteddfod
Border IPT Hockey
Certain students participated in the creative writing for the Grahamstown Eisteddfod. They performed very well. Special congratulations go to Siphelele Lolwana who achieved a Double Gold.
During the past holiday Alridge MacMaster and Tando Cekiso took part in Border IPT hockey matches. Alridge was part of the U/16A team which played in Durban and Tando played for the U/18B team in Pietermaritzburg. Well done guys!
Tando Cekiso
Tando Cekiso and Alridge MacMaster
Border Junior Bottom Fish Nationals The Border U/19 team, captained by Grade 10 learner Cylie Clarke, took part in the Junior Bottom Fish Nationals held in Port St Francis from 1-5 April 2014. Nine U/19 and five U/16 teams contested this event. The Border boys struggled initially but took a good lead into the final day and managed to claim the gold medals. Western Province claimed silver and Eastern Province bronze. Well done Cylie!
Sanele Mswi gained a Gold while Milisa Sivile and Khanyisa Klaas earned a Silver. Amozole Buluwana gained a Bronze. Port Rex can be very proud of the creative thinkers.
Left to right: Amozele Buluwana (Bronze), Sanele Mswi (Gold), Siphelele Lolwana (Double Gold), Milisa Sivile (Silver), Khanyisa Klaas (Silver)
Minquiz 2014
The Minquiz Nationals were hosted at the Mintec Headquarters in Randburg, Johannesburg. Young scientists from all the corners of South Africa were selected as representatives of their provinces to battle it out for the grand prize. During our stay in Johannesburg we enjoyed various team building exercises, career advice and a motivational speech by Siya Xuza. We wrote the Minquiz test and we achieved a score that enabled us to progress to the second round. After three sets of grueling questions, the Eastern Cape Province came second overall.
Saice Bridge Building
Left to right: Cylie Clarke (Captain), Zander Fick and Dian Fick
Cylie Clarke (Captain)
Port Rex would like to wish the following pupils good luck with the SAICE Bridge building competition that will be held in Pretoria on Friday the 29th of August. Left To Right: Jaco van Heerden, Stefan Stander and Edna Stander (Stirling)
Left to right: Jaco van Heerden, Stefan Stander and Edna Stander (Stirling H.S.)
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Stirling High School 16 AUGUST 2014 SACEE Public Speaking Competitions After winning the Rotary and the SACEE Public Speaking Competitions earlier this year, Head Girl, Nathina Pakade earned the official stamp as the top speaker in Border when she won the final round of the Young Communicators Competition in Bisho, on Saturday 26 July. Nathina now advances to the Provincial round of the competition, where she will vie for the opportunity to represent the Eastern Cape in the Interprovincial competition.
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Hockey
Acapella Vocal Group
The Stirling High School Acapella Vocal Group travelled to Riga, the Capital of Latvia, in July to participate in the 8th World Choir Games. 27 000 Singers from 73 Nations came together to compete for the title of World Champion in their respective categories. The Stirling singers did not compete this year but participated in a friendship concert with 5 other choirs - Austrian, Latvian, Canadian and two American choirs. They attended workshops by The King’s Singers, The Real Group and the world’s leading choral composer Ēriks Ešenvalds with the Latvian State Choir. They also attended the concerts by these groups amongst other big events that took place during the World Choir games. One of the highlights was singing in an open air mass choir surrounded by voices from all the Baltic Nations and accompanied by the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra. In total there
Caylin Peffer was recently selected to the SA U18 Girls Hockey team.
Merit Awards
were 50 000 people - audience and singers. Another highlight was the master class with Nicol Matt - the conductor of the Chamber Choir of Europe. He was blown away at the vocal group’s performance and was astounded to hear that they were not entering the competition as he felt they stood a very good chance to win. This is definitely a great motivation to enter the 9th World Choir Games in Russia, Soci 2016.
At a Principals meeting on Friday 25 July, Stirling High School received 6 East London District Merit Awards. The following Certificates of Excellence were awarded for the November 2013 Grade 12 exams: Overall Achievement (100 % pass rate) Accounting (100 % pass rate) Physical Science (94.1 % pass rate) Economics (97 % pass rate) Mathematics (97.1 % pass rate) School with the most Batchelors (159/205)
National Big Band Congratulations to Samuel Burger for being selected as the drummer for the Standard Bank National Schools’ Big Band for the second year in a row. The following Stirling students were selected for the National ‘B’ Band: Simon Webster (Tenor Sax), Daniel du Plessis (Baritone Sax), Phillip Jordaan (Trumpet), Nathina Pakade (Trombone), Jody Williams (Bass), Nqobile Mbhele (Voice). Athamacwera Ngcaba (Trombone) was selected to the Youth/Schools Jazz Ensemble.
Claredon High School Chess
Congratulations to the following girls on being selected for the Border Chess Team. Lakshmi Prasad Divine Illunga Alizwa Sotshongaye
Buffalo City Metro Cross Country
Well done to Jenna Breetzke and Amy Kilian who took part in the Buffalo City Metro Cross Country over the weekend. Jenna Breetzke came 1st in U/13 Amy Kilian came 6th in U/14 They both qualify to represent Buffalo City at the East Cape Championships on the 2nd August.
Top Schools Squash Tournament
Clarendon qualified as the Border provincial school to be invited to this National tournament, after winning our playoff match against Queenstown Girls’ High School in April. The 8 top schools in the country are now playing off for top honours at Epworth Girls’ School in Pietermaritzburg. Eunice and Clarendon are the only government schools represented at the tournament. Clarendon narrowly lost to St Mary’s DSG (Pretoria), drawing 3-3 in matches but losing on the count out, and won comfortably against Springfield Convent from Cape Town. Following a win against Kingswood, Clarendon ended up ranked 5th overall. We are very proud of our girls achievements.
Supporter Clothing Clarendon has launched a new range of Supporter Clothing as part of our aim to become more visible at Deby Days and national events. As one of the Top 25 Schools in South Africa, it is appropriate that we offer parents and friends of the school an opportunity to support our girls in style. The Supporter clothing is on sale at Derby Days. Enquiries can be made through marketing at lynette@lamont.co.za.