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“LEADERSHIP IS NOT ABOUT TITLES, POSITIONS, OR FLOW CHARTS. IT IS ABOUT ONE LIFE INFLUENCING ANOTHER.” JOHN C. MAXWELL George Randell Staff, with invited teachers from several other local schools, were privileged to hear Mr Ryno Truter address us on the qualities of true leadership. We are ALL

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1 Photo 1 - Motivational speaker, Ryno Truter, George Randell Principal, Gert Swanepoel, Deputy Principal, Richard Kent.

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2 Photo 2,3 & 4 - Grade 4 George Randell Primary pupils and their parents enjoyed a Maths evening working together to solve mathematical problems in a fun and practical manner.

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SELBORNE COLLEGE SPORT RESULTS WEEK-ENDING 22 FEBRUARY 2015

CRICKET Games played on the 17th February UNDER 14A Selborne vs Lilyfontein U14A: Lilyfontein 18 all out. (C. Watson 6 for 8, C. Jumba 3 for 6). Selborne 20 for 1. (S. Els 12 not out) Selborne won by 9 wickets.

UNDER 15C Selborne vs Port Rex: Port Rex 58 for 10. (L. Briggs 3 for 16 in 3 overs, A. Ncapayi 2 for 4 in 2 overs, X. Manisi 2 for 0 in 2 balls. Selborne 59 for 8. (X. Manisi 15 not out, L.Tofu 9 not out, X. Manisi and L.Tofu rescued the innings. Selborne won by 2 wickets.

Games played on the 19th February UNDER 15A Selborne vs Hudson U15A: Hudson 68 for 8. (S. Bandile 3 for 12 in 4 overs).

Selborne 69 for 2. (T. Ntini 38 not out, A Wright 21). Selborne won by 8 wickets.

UNDER 14B Selborne U14B vs Hudson U14A: Selborne 105 runs. (D. Lones 45 not out). Hudson 73 for 5. (P. Sizani 2 for 5). Selborne won by 32 runs.

3RD Selborne vs Cambridge 2nd Team. Selborne 135 for 4. (J. Raubenheimer 51 not out. L. Lwana 32). Cambridge 58 all out. (M. Ntutu 3 for 10 in 4 overs, C. Schluter 2 for 8 in 3 overs. J. Raubenheimer 2 for 12 in 4 overs, D. Wingnean 2 for 14 in 4 overs). Selborne won by 77 runs.

4TH Selborne 4ths vs Hudson 3rds. Hudson 104 for 5.

Selborne 105 for 3 after 13 overs. (P. Maqondwana 50, D. Brandt 34). Selborne won by 7 wickets.

5TH Selborne vs Cambridge 3rd Team. Cambridge 69 all out. (A. Sekelani 5 for 17). Selborne 61 for 3.

(C. Els 23, J. De Kock 21, T. Nicholson 19). Selborne won by 7 wickets.

Games played on the 21st February: 1st TEAM Selborne vs Queen’s 1st Team. Queen’s 158 all out. (N. George 4 for 27, M. Ngxata 3 for 25). Selborne 159 for 6. (J. Monaghan 46, T. Benito 36).

Selborne won by 4 wickets.

3rd TEAM Selborne vs Queen’s 3rd Team. Selborne 247 for 5. (D. Deetlefs 151, J. Raubenheimer 33).

Queen’s 149 all out. (J. Raubenheimer 2 for 31, C. Schluter 2 for 48, A, Mountford 2 for 14, O. Ntutu 3 for 16). Selborne won by 98 runs.

UNDER 15A Selborne vs Queen’s U15A. Selborne 346 for 7.

(M. Ntini 106 not out, A. Wright, S. Bandile 56 not out, M. Dewar 51). Queen’s 138 for 8. (L. Schultz 3 for 35, S. Denison-Brown 2 for 33). Match abandoned due to bad light. Match drawn.

UNDER 15B Selborne vs Queen’s College U15B. Selborne 270 all out. (J. Cocks 78 runs). Queen’s 160 all out. (J. Flanagan 5 for 17 runs). Selborne won by 110 runs.

WATERPOLO 1st TEAM St Andrews Shield Waterpolo Tournament 2015 The Selborne 1st Team finished 3rd in the St Andrews Shield. They played solid polo but lost narrowly in the semi-final to Grey PE. Vs Grey PE – lost 2-5; vs Westerford – won 10-1; vs Stirling – won 8-3; vs Glenwood – won 7-6; Semi-Final vs Grey PE – lost 3-4; playing for 3rd/4th vs Glenwood, won 6-4.

Three Selborne boys were selected in the tournament side. Congratulations to Ian Donovan, Cole Van Tonder and Stanislav Gospodinov.

3rd TEAM This young team finished 12th out of 16 teams and gained a lot of experience.

Vs Hudson 1sts – lost 5-8; vs St Andrews U16A – lost 0-4; vs Paarl Boys 1sts – won 8-0; vs Dale 1sts – won 11-2; vs Alex 1sts – lost 2-5; vs Somerset College 1sts – drew 6-6.

2nd TEAM Our 2nd team were outstanding this week-end winning the St Andrews plate for the first time since 2006. They drew one game winning all the rest.

Vs Alex Road 1sts – won 11-1; vs Kingswood 1sts – drew 4-4; vs Glenwood House – won 10-1; vs Port Rex 1sts – won 11-1; Semi-final vs Redham 2nds – won 5-2; in the final vs Kingswood won 3-0.

TENNIS Vs Queen’s: 1st Team won 7 matches to 2; Juniors won 9-0 in matches, which included winning 72 games and losing only 2.

ATHLETICS EAST LONDON DISTRICT ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS: FIRST POSITIONS: B. Sinuka – U14 High Jump, 1.5m; N. Uwah – U14 100m Final, 12,12s; H. Mkiva – U15 Triple Jump, 10,10; M. Sili - U17 100m Final, 11,32s; K. Jada – U15 Long Jump – 5,18m; H. Booi – U17 400m H Final, 1,02,93s; H. Booi – U17 Triple Jump, 12,38m; D. Engole - U14 800m Final, 2,18,5s; P. Opio-Ikuya – U17 High Jump, 1,75m; S. Javu – U14 Long Jump, 5,85m; D. Voigt – U19 Shot Put – 11,55m; P. Naidoo – U14 Pole Vault, 2.4m; C. Bode – U16 Pole Vault, 3.2m; H. Niewenhuizen U19 Pole Vault, 3,00m; O. Maya – U14 200m Final, 25,79s.

SECOND POSITIONS: T. Mynhardt – U14 Pole Vault, 2.4s; D. Meyer – U16 Pole Vault, 3.00m; D. Froneman – U19 Pole Vault, 2,9m; T. Boloko U19 100m Final, 10,97s; C. Abrams – U15 3000m Final, 11,28,78s; D. Voigt – U19 Discus, 35,67m; M. Botha – U19 High Jump, 1,80m; J. Nxumalo – U17 400m H Final, 1,04,66s; X. Manisi – U15 800m Final, 2,16,37s; O. Maya – U14 Long Jump, 5,38m; N. Uwah – U14 90m Hurdles Final, 13,62s; J. Ramsay – U15 100m H Final, 18,00s; K. Mpondwana – U15 1500m Final, 4,42,75s; L. Lyons – U17 Shot Put, 13,70m; A. Spanjaard U19 1500m, 4,31,59s THIRD POSITIONS: J. Benneck – U17 Triple Jump, 10,49m; R. Pennie – U17 High Jump, 1,58m; M. Karelse – U14 Long Jump, 4,89m; K. Bromley – U19 Pole Vault, 2.00m 2015 CAPE TOWN ATU SPRINT TRIATHLON AFRI-

CAN CUP Congratulations to Wickus Saunders on finishing 1st in the U19 section and 18th overall in the mens section.

CHESS THE NATIONAL INTERSCHOOLS TOURNAMENT (GREY COLLEGE: BLOEMFONTEIN) Teams of 4 players, each playing 5 games: Selborne entered 2 teams in the A Section and one team in the B Section: Best Individual Results were: A.Section: A Team Board 1: Dylan Kurten: 2 wins, 1 Draw

Board 3: Renit John: 1 win, 3 drawn B Team Board 2: Dale Philip: 1 win, 3 drawn B. Section: C Team: Board 3: Sivile Manene: 4 wins Best Team Result: C Team: 12th in B Section (Jeremy Govender, Kiran Joseph, Nathandeal Davids, Sivile Manene)

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JEAN DE VILLIERS: ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY With little over eight months left before the start of one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events, the Rugby World Cup, South Africans are waiting with bated breath to see whether national rugby captain Jean de Villiers will be fit enough to play after he sustained a serious knee injury against Wales last year.

Two months ago, De Villiers underwent a full reconstruction of the anterior and posterior cruciate knee ligaments with an artificial graft, as well as a repair of the medial collateral knee ligament. In simple terms, he had a full knee reconstruction. According to dr Jacques Snyman, this is fairly serious surgery that could be expected to put the rugby player out of commission for approximately eight months.

De Villiers noted that he is very fortunate to have supportive infrastructures at both the Springboks and the Stormers to help him recover from injuries and perform at optimal levels. “In this case, I still needed surgery to repair the damage to my knee, and it really helped knowing I had a supportive and understanding medical scheme in my corner.”

“Recovery after major knee surgery is a slow and careful process requiring input from the orthopaedic surgeon, physical therapist, chiropractor, and trainer who know your abilities and can advise you accordingly,” he explained.

Dr Snyman explains the usual stages of recovery one may expect after major knee surgery: Post-surgery After serious knee surgery, your orthopaedic surgeon will usually evaluate any swelling and pain, your muscle activation patterns, and the range of motion of your knee (as well as that of your hip, ankle and lumbar spine). Every joint should function properly so that there is no added stress placed on the knee.

The first two weeks Decreasing the swelling and reaching full passive range of motion is very important in the first few weeks after surgery.

Treatment options and programmes may include icing the area regularly and working the range of motion between icing sessions. Adhering

to these programmes is crucial to recovery.

Start doing weight-bearing exercises Once you have achieved a full range of motion, you can start doing supervised weight-bearing exercises, which may include squats and lunges to strengthen the knee and ligaments.

“Having knee surgery is most certainly a humbling experience that teaches you not to take your health for granted,” said De Villiers. “My body is pivotal to my career, but injuries do happen – especially in a sport like rugby. Injuries are part of life; you just have to accept them, listen to your doctor and medical specialists, and work hard to recover.

“At this stage, it’s difficult to determine how long I’ll be out of action. In all likelihood, it will be for about eight months, but I am doing everything I can to fast-track my recovery. I am also trying to keep fit by doing some low-intensity cycling and swimming.

“The time-out has also given me the perfect opportunity to bond with my baby, Luka, the newest addition to our family.

Spotted: The injured Springbok captain taking time out to read his latest issue of AWSUM!

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1ST TEAM SQUASH – DAVE HODGSON FESTIVAL HOSTED BY DSG IN GRAHAMSTOWN FRIDAY 13TH AND SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2015 The ‘new look’ 1st Squash team travelled to Grahamstown to play in their first tournament.

All our matches were against EP schools and we won all four of them: Vs Kingswood : won 5 – 1 Vs DSG : won 5 – 1 Vs Collegiate : won 4 – 2 Vs Pearson Invitation : won 6 – 1

Four of the players, Kayleigh Jonker (No 2), Lara Patrick (No 4), Alexia Brown (No 5) and Claudelle McKay (No 6) won all of their matches. Gemma Nel, playing at No 1, is congratulated on winning two of her four matches against top opposition. It was a very encouraging start to our season.

We were also very grateful to the Selborne Squash team and Mr Paxton, who helped to push our bus when it wouldn’t start on Saturday evening!!

DAVE HODGSON SQUASH FESTIVAL

At the festival hosted by DSG, Clarendon 1st Squash team certainly held their own, winning all four matches against the EP schools. Results were: vs Kingswood won 5-1; vs DSG won 5-1; vs Collegiate won 4-2; vs Pearson Invitation won 6-0.

Four of the team were unbeaten in all their matches.

TENNIS

On Friday 20 February, our Clarendon U/15 A tennis team played their first match in the U/15 A Boys League against Merrifield. Our girls drew 3-3 in sets to the Merrifirld boys. Well done to the team, consisting of Dana Phillips, Rebeka Ciganek, EMma Marx and Klara Eybers.

SQUASH RESULTS

BORDER RANKING TOURNAMENT – Sunday 22 February 2015 The Clarendon ladder 5: Dani Champ players really excelled 6: Kirsten Price at the tournaments and U16: obtained the following 3: Claudelle McKay Border Schools’ rankings 4: Katey Tarr (first round): U14: U19: 1: Lara Patrick 1: Gemma Nel 3: Alexia Brown 2: Kayleigh Jonker 5: Alison Diesel 3: Candice Denner 6: Broghan Monaghan

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Back: Gemma Nel (Capt), Kayleigh Jonker, Claudelle Mckay, Candice Denner; Front: Alexia Brown and Lara Patrick.

Clarendon U14 A Clarendon beat Hudson 8-5 Calrendon beat DSG 9-3

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HONOURS AWARDS

At our Academic Award Assembly two learners namely, Terry Reynolds and Nathan Weiss received Academic Honours Awards.

Here they are pictured with their parents:

(L-R) - Mrs Reynolds, Mr Reynolds, Terry Reynolds, Nathan Weiss, Mrs Weiss and Mr Weiss.

STAFF

At the end of February 2015 we sadly had to say goodbye to Mr Grant Anderson our Sports Administrator and HSS educator who left us to work in the private sector.

We wish him well in his future endeavours.

Our well respected, beloved receptionist decided to call it a day. Mrs Anne McCormick has left a void which will be very hard to fill.

Her friendliness, creativity and willingness to help will be sorely missed.

PORT REX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL U15A WATERPOLO TOURNAMENT 2015

Port Rex Technical High School held its annual u/15 Waterpolo Tournament on February 2015. This year we had 12 teams playing with the inclusion of Grey College from Bloemfontein.

The first day saw the usual rain and windy conditions, making some of the passes go astray.

This just fuelled the excitement of the play. We thankfully missed the thunder and lightning, which was a relief to everyone. As the first day drew to a close, we saw Grey High School, Selborne College, St Andrews and Stirling all heading the top of their respective pools. The second day saw ten matches with some rather exciting polo played in superb conditions.

We saw some close score lines as teams were playing for positional play. The finals were played in good spirit with two rivals, namely Grey High School and St Andrews. The overall winner was Grey High School who notched up first position in their second year running. The final score was Grey 8-2 St Andrews.

We would like to thank all teamsfor participating in the tournament, once again an exciting affair and hope

VALENTINES DAY 2015 Every year Cupid comes along and the town is painted red and white with hearts galore, well this year nothing changed and our Prefects enjoyed the task of being our own little Cupids at school for a day.

They showered the school with gifts galore, so even though it was a school day it really was one loved by all.

to get additional teams on board next year. We look forward to hosting the tournament again and hope to see Border Waterpolo grow from strength to strength.

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SENIOR PRIMARY INTERHOUSE GALA

Our Senior Primary Interhouse Gala took place on 4 February at the Joan Harrison Swimming Pool. The champions were Dominican. Alexia Velde was the Victrix Ladorum. Joshua Emslie, who broke 3 records, was the Victor Ladorum. Another record was broken by Samantha Mouton. The day was enjoyed by all and the pupils had great fun in the sun.

Katelynn Jarvis shows her support for Clifton House during the fun pool noodle event.

AWSUM VALENTINE’S DAY ASSEMBLY

Hudson Park celebrated Valentine’s Day by showing love to those in need. Through a Valentine’s themed Civvies Day we raised money to assist families affected by childhood cancer. Children were encouraged to wear red, white and pink. A fun assembly allowed learners, from many grades, to showcase their acting, dancing, spoken word and singing skills to encourage the audience to show love for their fellow man. Nan Gravett from CHOC spoke to the assembly about International Childhood Cancer Day, and explained how the organisation assists paediatric cancer patients. Through these efforts we raised R5700 for CHOC.

Victor Ladorum Joshua Emslie in record-breaking action in the butterfly event.

GRADE 6: OUTDOOR EDUCATION AT CEFANE

The Grade 6’s enjoyed a fun and worthwhile outdoor education camp at Cefane. The learners took part in many outdoors activities, including kayaking, surfing, beach soccer and sandboarding.

Seated in the back row are Rethabile Makhanya, Tayla Rauff, and Alexia Velde. In the middle row are Sanchia Poovan, Layla Kassan, Pippa Sparg, Jenna Willows, Amy Sirgel and Layla van Zyl. Kirsty Burmeister sits in front.

Nan Gravett, from CHOC, speaks to the assembled Hudson Park Primary School during the Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Zacharee Campbell, Tanica Sukdev, Ariane van Wyk, Megan Lee Moulang and Hlumelo Witbooi recited a poem.

Jared Wilkie and Tim van Harmelen enjoy the kayaks at Cefane.

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SABRINA FAIR

Stirling High School proudly presents Sabrina Fair, written

by Samuel Taylor and directed by Mr Marc Williams.

The play, which is presented by special arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Ltd., is set on Long Island, just outside New York City, in the 1950s. It deals with the wealthy Larrabee family and Sabrina Fairchild, their chauffeur’s daughter.

Sabrina lives above the garage, with her father, and when she is of age, she moves to Paris, where she lives and works for five years. When she returns, she is caught in an awkward spot, as she no longer fits in as the chauffer’s daughter nor does she fit in with the Larrabee sons, with whom she grew up. A charming, coming of age story, Sabrina Fair is likened to the story of Cinderella, as we see

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Sabrina transform, before our eyes, into a mature young lady. Crossing social class lines is just one theme that is addressed in this witty romantic comedy.

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The show runs Tuesday, 10 – Saturday, 14 March in the Stirling High School Hall. Tickets, which are available from the school office, range in price from R30 (Scholars and Pensioners) to R60 (Adults).

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THE BEACONHURST FAMILY IS EXPANDING

The past fourteen months have seen the Beaconhurst family burgeoning forward.

Mr Ryno Sims and his wife, Jacoline were married at Chintsa East Chapel on 13 December 2014. They celebrated their marriage with a lovely reception at Umnenga Lodge.

Mrs Camella Botha and her husband, Ryan, were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Leah Luniko Mary, who turned 1 on 7 January 2015. The Botha family then received another blessing on 26 February 2015, when they welcomed their baby boy, Ethan Liyema Ryan into their beautiful family.

Mrs Candice Blane and her husband, Kel also became the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy, Logan James, on 15 August 2014.

Mrs Odette Hattingh and her husband, Arnold added to their family on 28 January 2015 when Mrs Hattingh gave birth to a beautiful baby girl Leandrie. Her big sister, Zilke is 3 years old.

Mrs Riette Heunis and Mrs JJ Engelbrecht also became parents for the second time.

Beaconhurst has certainly had a baby boom and this continues as both Mrs Nita Myburgh and Mrs Kristin Parrish are expecting babies this year.

Ryno and Jacoline Simms.

Ryan, Camella and Leah Botha.

Ethan Botha.

Kel, Logan and Candice Blane.

Odette and Arnold Hattingh.

Zilke and her baby sister, Leandrie.

VALENTINE’S DANCE

On Friday the 13th of February, Beaconhurst High School held their annual Valentine’s Dance. The grade 11’s organised and put loads of planning and effort into the dance. Two DJ’s were hired for the event and they kept the learners dancing all night with their music. The night turned out to be a great success. Thank you to all the grade 11’s and teachers who made the evening possible and for the fun filled night.

IRONMAN 70.3 2015

Beaconhurst learners had the opportunity to give back to the community through volunteering at the annual Ironman 70.3 Triathlon held near the beachfront.

The school has sent students to help before, from handing out race hampers to setting out race bikes. This year this initiative was largely supported and learners flocked to the chance to help out during the weekend.

The triathlon, which started registration on Friday, 23 January, is done by international professional athletes.

Dedicated learners helped out the entire weekend, including on the actual race day.

Sunday morning, 25 January, Beaconhurst hosted a race waterpoint near the N2, handing out water to tired racers.

During this time, other learners met at the finish line to work at handing out t-shirts to very deserving finishers.

All in all, it was an unforgettable experience and the learners are very eager to take part again next year.

Senior winners of Mr and Miss Valentine, Danae Kukard and Nqaba Dinge.

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FAIRLANDS VISIT

PREFECTS’ CAMP

From 6 – 9 February the Cambridge High School prefects had their annual camp at Forest Way Outdoor Outreach in Stutterheim. This was an excellent team-building experience filled with many fun, albeit often challenging, activities. This included abseiling, raft-building, an obstacle course and a night hike. It challenged many of the prefects and helped to build stronger bonds built on trust. A big thank you to all those involved in making the weekend such a success.

The Interact Club, along with the Photography Club, visited the lovely people at Fairlands Retirement Home on 20 February. They spent time chatting with the residents, and took them fruit, donated by Sanan’s. The Photography Club took the time to take photographs of the beautiful grounds as well as portrait photos of the interesting faces around Fairlands.

Interact and Photography Club members spending time with the wonderful Fairlands residents.

Prefects covered in mud after taking on the challenging obstacle course.

FOND FAREWELLS

At the end of February, Mr Varughese and Mrs Abraham put down the chalk after teaching at Cambridge High School for just over 15 years each. Mr Varughese was a fixture in the Mathematics department, with his lovely wife heading up the Natural Science department and also teaching Life Science. They will be sorely missed, and we wish them all the best as they go into retirement.

Mr Varughese addresses the school at a special farewell assembly.

Mr Varughese and Mrs Abraham, who retired from Cambridge High School after 15 and a half years.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

The Cambridge High School Outdoor Club travelled to Hogsback on 14 February to hike to three of the beautiful waterfalls that Hogsback has to offer. The group, made up of mostly Grade 8 learners as well as Mr Prentis and Miss Geach had a wonderful time and enjoyed the beautiful views. They enjoyed some delicious food and made a stop at Thomas River on their way back to East London.

Learners’ enjoying a day of exercise and excitement.

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ATHLETICS DAY PITS ORANGE VS NAVY

LILYFONTEIN LAUNCHES IT’S ROBOTICS CLUB

Once again the competition was hot both on and off the field. This was the closest competition between the two houses for many years with only six points separating them after 193 events.

Lelethu Saki, Jesiica North and Robyn Fenn sit side by side in the terraces but the competition on the field was fierce.

Angus Pietrucci, Daniel Marais and Nathan Muller get to grips with their first project in the new Robotics Club

Sebastian Schultz set a new record for the u19 boys long jump .

Anya Nash knocked 19.37 seconds off the girls u13 1500m record.

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CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL LEADERS 2015

Likhaya Faku (Deputy Head), Morne Fouche` (Head Boy), Masonwabe Yase (Head Girl), Jade Randall (Deputy)

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SWEMGALA

Die Graad 1, 2 en 3 leerders het aan die swemgala deelgeneem. Die leerders het dit baie geniet om aan die gala deel te geneem het.

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VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

Our Grade 3 learners turned out in pinks and red, while the Grade 7’s showed off their colours on the beach.

SPORTS DAY

The GPS Foundation Phase held their annual Sports Day recently, much to the obvious delight of the participants and parents!

ANNUAL SURFERS’ CHALLENGE

Close to 40 GPS learners and teachers completed the annual Surfers’ Challenge on 14 February. These Gonubie boys felt a close camaraderie at the finishline.

(From left to right: Nathan Johnson, Cian Sharp, Brandon Dannhauser, Boyd van Sittert and Kyle Lindhorst).

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CHESS

VALENTINE’S DAY

We celebrated Valentine’s Day with our brothers from Selborne Primary. The focus was on a lot of love, kindness and learning how to work together.

BEACH

Our Grade 3 learners turned out in pinks and red, while the Grade 7’s showed off their colours on the beach.

WATERPOLO

We congratulate 8 year old, Mandi Qangule on winning the U/10 Buffalo City Chess Tournament on Saturday, 28 February 2015.

Clarendon U13 Waterpolo team travelled to Cape Town to participate in the Reddam Waterpolo Tournament. The team finished third overall and played some outstanding waterpolo.

Results: Won • Hershel 7 - 2 • Springfield 6 - 1 • Wynberg 7 - 2 • Rustenburg 17 - 1 • Pinehurst 16 - 0 • St Dominics 8 - 1

Drew with

• Cannon Creek 5 - 5

Lost to:

• Sun Valley 0 - 2 • Reddam 3 - 8

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GRADE 4’S SHOW AND TELL: FAMILY HISTORY

The Grade 4’s were asked to bring an old object to school that has a special meaning to them or their family. They then had to tell the class the story behind the object.

PUPPET SHOW CAPTIVATES AND EDUCATES PRE-PRIMARY AND FOUNDATION PHASE LEARNERS

Puppet World teaches learners important life skills through a medium that captivates even the youngest in the audience. This year they taught how to deal with emotions, how to become independent as they mature and the importance of “listening skills”.

Caitlyn Krull brought her grandmother’s ice skates and newspaper clippings to school. Her grandmother, Vanessa Smith participated in the Natal Figure Skating Championships and also competed in France in 1970.

Juliette Price shows the class a biscuit tin from 1837 – it is filled with original money cowries.

NEWS / NUUS

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NAHOON SE ATLETE VAAR UITSTEKEND!

PRET BY NAHOON

Die volgende atlete het provinsiale (Amathole) kleure vir atletiek verwerf tydens die Amathole byeenkoms wat op 21 Februarie by Jan Smuts plaasgevind het: Seuns 10 jaar: Dian Louw; Dian du Toit; Ben Grobbelaar Dogters 12 jaar: Simoné Smit Seuns 12 jaar: Tarquin Jansen; Barend Joubert Dogters 13 jaar: Christi Clark Ons is baie trots op hierdie atlete. Hulle neem op 6 en 7 Maart deel aan die Oos-Kaap Kampioenskappe wat weer by Jan Smuts gehou word.

Laerskool Nahoon het op Vrydag, 27 Februarie 2015, ‘n Vrugtefees Pretdag gehou. Die naam sê presies wat dit was – PRET met ‘n FEES VAN VRUGTE!!

Die skool se rooi en blouspan het nou al hierdie jaar teen mekaar meegeding by die jaarlikse Swemgala asook op die Atletiekbaan, maar hierdie keer moes hulle meeding watter span die meeste PRET kon hê!

NAHOON O/13 KRIEKET EN MINI-KRIEKET NAHOON o/13 KRIEKET SPAN SPOG MET NUWE KRIEKET-HEMDE Baie dankie aan Pieter Oosthuizen en ECOTANKS, vir die borg van die o/13 krieket-hemde. Die seuns lyk sommer baie spoggerig!

NAHOON GRAAD 1’S SPEEL HUL EERSTE MINI-KRIEKET WEDSTRYD! ‘n Baie opgewonde Graad 1 Mini-Krieketspan het op Vrydag, 20 Februarie 2015, hul heel eerste wedstryd gespeel. Ons sien uit om hierdie mannetjies se krieketloopbane te volg!

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BEACONHURST SUPPORTS CANSA

AFRIKAANS OLYMPIAD

On Friday, 27 February 2015, the Beaconhurst learners once again showed their enthusiasm and support for fundraising for CANSA by participating in the CANSA Sprayathon. The learners thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Sprayathon and the school passages were a myriad of colour for the rest of the day.

The Beaconhurst learners also supported another CANSA initiative in the form of the “Helping Hands” project. Learners bought templates of hands for R 5.00 which they had to decorate and then return to the school. These “Helping Hands” will be displayed at the upcoming CANSA Relay for Life.

Catelyn Cumberlege wrote the Afrikaans Olympiad and was placed first in the Eastern Cape Province in the Junior division. She was awarded a monetary prize of R300 for her outstanding achievement. Congratulations, Catelyn!

Keep holding the Beaconhurst name high.

ENTREPRENEUR’S DAY

Every Friday during first break, the Beaconhurst learners hold a market day in the quad. The vendors are mainly Grade 7 learners and this market day forms part of their EMS syllabus. They are taught about profit and loss, mark ups etc. Market day is very well-supported by the other learners. The Grade 7 educators control the Entrepreneurs.

The entrepreneurs pay for their table and then keep the profits from their sales.

NS PROJECT

The Grade 5s did an NS project on the skeleton. Here are some of the examples.

SWIMSTAR

Congratulations to Caley Kent-Brown, Beaconhurst’s very own swim star. Caley received her Eastern Province Colours for swimming last year and this year she has qualified to swim SA Regional Level 2 in March.

BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY HABITS ART

Our Grade R learners are very proud of their beautiful, healthy habits artwork.

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VALENTINES DAY FUN

Foundation Phase Miss and Mr Valentine Winners: Lisakhanya Mzilikazi and Siyavuya Quse (Gr R); Isipho Mendu and Someleze Nqoloba (Gr 1); Lakhanya Hewukile and Esothando Kulute (Gr 2); Zingce Blayi and Iviwe Tob (Gr 3).

Intermediate and Senior Phase Miss and Mr Valentine Winners: Kerryn Schwartz and Lukhanyo Mati (Gr 4); Taina Linden, Sinaso Magidiwana and Lisa Mojake (Gr 5); Phumelela Skeyi and Anathi Ngquthwana (Gr 6); Thabile Tshawe and Khanya Jongolo (Gr 7)

Our teacher Valentines were Ms Mkebe who looked beautiful in red and Mr Van der Walt dressed as Super Cupid!

VALENTINES POOL DAY

FUN GALA

Intle Nene, Phumelela Skeyi and Paulinda Swart catching their breath after their race.

Khanya Msomi and Qhamani Mrs Marais and Mrs Grobbelaar Grade 2 pupil, Ukho Badi, shows Mqingwana were crowned the were kept very busy feeding the off his ‘Healthy Food’ man. best dressed boy and girl. hungry tummies at our pool day.

Brandon Cannon in a contemplative pose during the fun gala.

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