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

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

MATRIC ASSEMBLY On Friday, 17 April, the Grade 11 pupils held a special assembly for the Matrics of the school. It included music and a skit, after which the Grade 12’s received their farewell invitations.

There was much excitement and the morning was enjoyed by all.

VUYO BENCHPRESSES HIS WAY TO VICTORY

Wheelchair-bound Vuyolwethu Nduzul-wana has a dream – to represent his country at the Paralympic Games. The talented East London-based powerlifter is working hard to achieve his goal. “Coach Vuyo” who is employed at Beaconhurst as a sports administrator and coach, is a victim of Spina Bifida, a congenital defect of the spine. Vuyo took part in the Eastern Cape Weightlifting Championships in Port Elizabeth last month.

With no disabled competitions in the Eastern Cape, Coach Vuyo was competing against able-bodied athletes for the first time ever. He bench-pressed an impressive 110kg in the 60 – 66kg weight division, taking home the gold medal in his division.

The next event he is scheduled to take part in is the Eastern Cape Champs in August, thereafter he hopes to be considered to compete for the SA team at the All-Africa games later on this year. Coach Vuyo was given an wheelchair by a parent at Beaconhurst. Mrs Angie Moodley had noticed that Coach Vuyo was struggling with his current wheelchair – a few weeks later Bolton and Midlane called

The Matric Farewell invitations for “An elegant evening aboard the Queen Mary”

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him to collect his wheelchair.

Coach Vuyo travel by wheelchair between the school and the gym during his off hours, this helps him keep up his training too. Coach Vuyo coaches various school teams and manages others. He has a Level 2 cricket coaching qualification, is a C level umpire and is part of the Boksmart programme for rugby.

Coach Vuyo has a lot of experience in various coaching levels. Coach Vuyo says: “I really enjoy my job at Beaconhurst; everyone here is grea and I enjoy what I am doing.

They give me the freedom to compete and chase my dreams while allowing me to practice my passion of coaching sport to young kids.”

COMPUTER TALENT SEARCH OLYMPIAD At the end of the first term, Beaconhurst learners had the opportunity to take part in the annual Computer Talent Search Olympiad. The school wishes to congratulate the following learners on their performance in this event: • • • • • •

First in Grade 8: Craig Nass First in Grade 9: Bradley Purdon First in Grade 10: Shannon Jackson First in Grade 11: Aimee North First in Grade 12: Athandile Nomatyindyo First in the school: Athandile Nomatyindyo & Shannon Jackson • Third in the school: Bradley Purdon All the Grade 11 and 12 pupils after the handover

Front: Craig Nass and Aimee North, Back: Athandile Nomatyindyo and Bradley Purdon

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INGREDIENTS: combine. Add honey and stock and cook the • 20ml peanut or vegetable oil chicken till done, about another 10 minutes, stir • 6 deboned skinless chicken thighs cut in the coriander and serve with steamed rice or into bite-sized pieces. veggie noodles.

• 3 Tbls corn flour • ½ tsp ground white pepper • ½ tsp salt • 1 tsp ground cumin PAPE R WS • 6 spring onions with tops, roughly chopped • 300g Oyster or Shimeji mushrooms • 3cm fresh ginger, cut into very thin matchsticks • 3 cloves crushed garlic • 1 red chili, thinly sliced • 2 tbls soy sauce • ½ cup Wellington’s tomato sauce • 1 Tbls runny honey

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

CLEAR EYES, FULL HEARTS, CAN’T LOSE!

During the Easter school holidays the George Randell Primary U13 Hockey team traveled to Bloemfontein to take part in the 21st Annual Elsie Coetzer Coaching tournament from 7 - 11 April.

The tournament was for teams aged U14 to U19. There were 94 teams –1600 participants! This tournament consisted of hockey matches as well as professional coaching sessions. The Georgie team played in the U14 category and had a

WALK FOR CANSA

In the recent Walk for C A N S A , George Randell t e a c h e r s and learners supported this very worthwhile cause by joining in the marathon walk.

successful tournament, winning 2 games, drew 2 games and lost 3. The players learnt a lot, especially about the importance of being a team and how “We are not what we think we are, we are what we think”!

They were also awarded the prize for Best Behaved Team in the Hostel. Both the girls and the coaches learnt a lot and have adopted the motto for the rest of the season: ”Clear eyes, Full hearts, Can’t lose!”

“SHADES” George Randell Grade 7 learners challenged the school to wear “Shades” to school to raise funds for their end of year gift to the School. Some brought their own – others had fun making their own!

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

SELBORNE COLLEGE SPORT RESULTS WEEK-ENDING 3RD MAY Rugby Graeme Rugby Day 2015 (Grahamstown) - 28 March 2015 Selborne College 1st XV beat Brandwag 1st XV (45-12) Selborne College U16A beat Brandwag U16A (33-14) Selborne College U14A beat Brandwag U14A (38-0) Hudson Park - 28 March 2015 Selborne College U15A beat Hudson Park U15A (21-7)

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Josh Fenn: 1st U15 Competitor Overall, 1st Surf Swim, 1st Board, 1st Single Ski, 1st Double Ski (With Tayne Thompson), 1st Mixed Double Ski, 1st Iron Man, 1st Board Rescue, 2nd Tube

Luke Johnston: 1st U17 Competitor Overall, 3rd Single Ski, 3rd Double Ski, 3rd Ski Relay, 1st Board Rescue, 1st Swim Relay, 1st Mali, 1st Mali Relay, 1st Long Run, 2nd Surf Swim, 1st Ironman and 1st Taplin.

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

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

Surf Life Saving Eastern Cape Life Saving Championships 2015 - March 2015 Selborne Collage had numerous competitors representing East London Surf Lifesaving Club who finished second overall in the championships. Individual results as follows by Selbornians: U15 Results Luc Callebaut: 1st Board Rescue (With Josh Fenn), 3rd Iron Man, 2nd Single Ski, 2nd Tube Rescue (With Josh

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

Rescue (With Luc Callebeaut), 3rd Long Run, 2nd Taplin Relay, 1st Ski Relay, 1st Surf Swim Relay and 1st Board Relay.

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

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

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HUDSON PARK PRIMARY (t) 043 726 3220 (e) office@hpps.co.za

READING WEEK

Hudson Park Primary’s annual Reading Week took place at the end of the first term. Mrs Morrell, the school librarian, started off by “banning” some of the most popular books in the library. The banning caused much indignation which showed us how many children in our school love reading! They were to be freed at the end of the week, providing we raised over R2500 and received 250 book donations. The great news is

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that over R4500 was raised for new books and over 350 beautiful books were donated, leading to the liberation of the banned books! Some highlights were meeting British author of children’s books, Alex Milway, via Skype; every day our amazingly talented Mystery Readers captivated children with a great story and many brave readers entered “banned” areas (such as the staff car park) to read their books during break time.

Our Senior Primary teachers attended their second iPad training session with Wendy Hindle of ThinkAhead. Many new skills were learnt – from turning the iPad on to taking screen grabs and Air Dropping them to other iPads.

The Senior Primary teachers are getting to grips with their new iPads.

GRADE R EASTER TEA

Hudson Park’s Grade R’s entertained their families with joyful songs celebrating Easter. It was a pleasure to see the school’s main hall filled with supportive and loving family members. Great happiness was shared by all.

Mrs Cotterell entertained the children as she read out loud during break.

Mr Gallagher dressed up as Wally from the “Where’s Wally” series of books, and enthralled the children with a break time read out loud session.

Mrs Heaton, the deputy principal, was caught reading a banned book!

Some of the school’s favourite books were banned by Mrs Morrell, the school librarian, during Reading Week.

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

GRADE 9 ENTREPRENEURS DAY 2015

Students experienced the simulation of being entrepreneurs through the Business Simulation game, and had a great deal of fun while learning. Banango Traders was a trading business selling “Banango” (a banana and mango mix) on the beach.

The learners set up the “virtual” business, investigated the demand and supply of products and the setting of the correct price, looked into the business plan, demonstrated the accounting theory and concepts, recorded, interpreted and made decisions on financial data while displaying an understanding of social responsibility.

They also look at characteristics and skills of entrepreneurs, conducted a needsanalysis based on own and borrowed capital, and had to plan and act according

PORT REX LIONS EISTEDDFODD 2015 Zukhanye Nonose in Grade 12 achieved a Gold Award for Vocal Solo in the under 18 division at the Annual Port Rex Lions Eisteddfodd. Congratulations Zukhanye!

Thank you to Ms T Daldorf for her time dedication in coaching Zukhanye.

to a budget. The day was lead by the Johannesburg School on Finance and the EMS teachers and was a great success.

Many thanks to all teachers, parents and learners involved in making this opportunity possible.

SPORT

Port Rex Technical High School played Netball, Hockey and Rugby matches against Stirling.

OPEN EVENING 2015

On 23 April 2015 Port Rex held a very successful Open Evening with over 500 Grade 7’s and their parents attending in order to find out more about Port Rex Technical High School. Hosted by our team of staff members and learners, Grade 7 learners were able to talk to and meet learners who were involved in each and every subject, activity or sport at school in order to find out whether they were technically inclined. A presentation by Mr Piderit, the

Headmaster, included informa...tion on what attending a Technical school entailed, which subjects are of importance, and the school fees. The Grade 7’s had the opportunity to visit each and every one of the workshops on the campus where the specialised equipment was demonstrated. Armed with prospectuses and information of the courses we offer, prospective learners left after a very informative evening.

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

OPEN DAY

On 22 April, Cambridge High School held its annual Open Day. This gave Grade 7 pupils from Cambridge Primary School the opportunity to see the school and get a taste of what high school life is about.

Staff, prefects’ and pupils helped to make the day fun and educational. We look forward to seeing the Grade 7’s at Cambridge High next year.

XHOSA CULTURAL EVENING

On 22 April, the Xhosa Cultural Society hosted a Cultural Evening. This evening showcased a number of talented learners and performances included dancing, singing, acting and even a Traditional Dress fashion show. The evening was a great success and one looks forward to the next one.

CAMBRIDGE SHINES AT U19 BOWLS

Seven Cambridge High School pupils participated as part of the Border u19 bowls team that competed at an interprovincial competition held in Bloemfontein during the April holidays. Edward Schemel, Jayson Marriott, Chad Dawson, Craig Pornss, Zimi Jikwa, Mbali Gxekwa and Sisipho Rebe, along with pupils from KHS and Dale, and under the leadership of Brian Mclean and Warrick Osmond, comprised the u19 teams that participated for Border.

The tournament was held from the 6th

to 11th April. The Boys’ team, consisting of Edward, Jayson, Chad and Craig, did particularly well winning 5 of their 7 matches to take them through to the semifinals. Unfortunately they lost to Eastern Gauteng, to place 3rd overall and receive the bronze medal. This is the first medal ever won by Border at provincial u19 level.

Cambridge is very proud of these talented young bowlers and hopes to see more wonderful achievements in the future.

Back row: Craig Pornss (Third from left), Jayson Marriott (centre), Chad Dawson (Third from right), Edward Schemel (Second fraom right). Front row: Mbali Gxekwa (Third from left), Zimi Jikwa (centre), Sisipho Rebe (Second from right).

BEACH EXCURSION

Towards the end of last term, Grade 10 Life Science pupils from Cambridge High School visited Nahoon Beach as part of their Ecology Practical Excursion.

A wonderful time was had by all those involved, and much was learnt. Pupils had the opportunity to study the rock pools and all the interesting creatures found there.

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HUDSON PARK HIGH (t) 043 726 3205 (e) office@hphs.co.za

1ST XV RUGBY TEAM

BAND AND CHOIR

The second semester so far is a very busy period for all the Hudsonians who are participating under the auspices of the Academic, Cultural, Pastoral and Physical spheres. Everyone is trying to keep a balanced school life as the guiding principle. Currently the band and choir are rehearsing for the Eisteddfod, all the sporting codes are practising for our encounter with Pearson and then there are the exams that are looming in about 3 weeks time.

The 1ST XV Rugby team spent their Easter holiday at the KES Rugby festival and with five wins out of the seven games played in their local season so far, they are making people in East London take notice of this top 30 team.

FAREWELL

We said goodbye to Peter Swart, ex deputy headmaster, as he will be leaving East London soon to retire in the George area.

NEWS

Rowan Algie, one of Hudson’s ex Headmasters, also came for a visit and a small function was held where Old Hudsonians had the privilege to spend a lovely evening with Rowan and his wife Rose.

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HALFEINDRONDE ATKV CHOIR WINNING EISTEDDFOD REDENAARSKOMPETISIE

Congratulations to our choir on winning the Trophy in the Senior Primary section of this year’s Eisteddfod. Hard work and dedication paid off!

Die volgende 4 leerders: Zanri Kirsten, Anja Gerstner, Chenique Koopman en Karmi Skein het aan die Halfeindronde van die ATKV Redenaarskompetisie deelgeneem en baie goed gedoen. Ons Skool is baie trots op hierdie 4 leerders.

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GAMES DAY (t) 043 726 8150 (e) office@cambridgehs.co.za

On the 29th of April we had our Games Day. Our learners had so much fun, taking part in various obstacle courses including a jumping castle and slippery slide. It was a most enjoyable day.

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

GRADE 11’S PAY IT FORWARD

As part of their Life Orientation programme, the grade 11’s planned and managed an adventure day for the learners of African Angels School from Cintsa East.

PRESIDENTS AWARD – GOLD CAMP

Kaitlin Kemp, Sarah Lloyd and Mitchell Cook, paddled (6hrs), ran/hiked (25km) and cycled (125km) on a 4 day 3 night direct gold adventurous journey for the President’s Award.

African Angels’ learners wait to hear what the Lilyfontein Grade 11’s have planned for them for the day

LILYFONTEIN HIKERS ABOVE THE CLOUDS IN THE DRAKENSBERG

Three of the 11 learners, between grades 9 and 12, above the clouds at the top of the escarpment near Champagne Castle in the Drakensberg. Two teachers lead the 4 day and three night hike from Monks Cowl forest station up the Little Berg and then up a very steep and misty Grey’s Pass to the top of the Escarpment. The climb was arduous and slow but the view the next morning was majestic.

Daniel Botha sets off one of the children for the running leg of an obstacle course.

Nathan Muller shows one of the learners how to fill up a water gun for the water challenge.

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

GRADE 2’S GO POTTY

Ella Burger, Luminati Malumbazo and Thandaza Majola show off their clay coil pots.

GRADE 5’S TAKE THEIR LESSONS OUTSIDE

Anna Gernetzky, Pawu Vena, Robert Cairns, Jesse Crane, Bonolo Ramela and Lenè Steyn learn about capacity at the school dam.

PRE-PRIMARY ATHLETICS DAY

The Pre-Primary learners took to the track for their annual athletics day and, as is the case throughout the school from

Grade 0-12, the competition between Navy and Orange house was fierce.

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GRADE 7’S PERFORM FAIRY TALES WITH A TWIST

Back: Joshua Harvey, Luke Timmins, Xola Nogcinisa, Nande Mbixo and (Front) Esezwe Ngcobo and Nicole King performed a version of Hansel and Gretel for the grade 1 – 6 learners.

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

ATKV REDENAARS

Drie van ons leerders het deurdring na die semi-finale ronde van die ATKV Redenaarskompetisies. Hulle neem weer op 15 Mei deel by Hoërskool Pearson in Port Elizabeth. Baie geluk!

Gr. 1 tot 3 afdeling: Egan-Quinn du Plessis Gr. 4 & 5 afdeling: Marco Sprong Gr. 6 & 7 afdeling: Martin Louw

DIE NETBAL EN RUGBY SEISOEN SKOP AF! Die Netbal seisoen het afgeskop op 28 April met wedstryde teen Laerskool Grens en Grens Voorbereiding. Ons eerste Rugby wedstryde vir die

seisoen was teen Nontuthuzelo (o/9 en o/11) op 22 April. Kyk net die konsentrasie-uitdrukkkings op die gesiggies! Hier is beslis ‘n paar Bokke in wording!

Vlnr: Martin Louw, Marco Sprong & Egan-Quinn du Plessis.

BAKDAG OP NAHOON SE WOELWATERWERF!

Die woelwaters geniet dit vreeslik om koekies ‘te bak’! Ma’s, julle kan hul maar inspan in die kombuis!

As daar ‘n Koekedoor program op Kyknet was vir juniors, het hulle loshande gewen!

DIE PAASHAAS KOM KUIER!

Dit was woelig op ons Woelwaterwerf in April. Die paashaas het ook ‘n draai kom maak en gesorg vir groot opwinding toe hy vir almal paaseiers uitgedeel het!

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GONUBIE PRIMARY (t) 043 740 4005 (e) gpsstaff@telkomsa.net

CARNIVAL TIME AT GONUBIE PRIMARY

Despite the cold and rainy weather, throngs of people descended on Gonubie Primary School for their first ever Fun Fair Carnival, and what a success it was judging from all the positive comments received!! There was no holding back as kids and adults alike

Sisters Sibu and Ntando Ndzamela are ready for take-off!

braved the rain to enjoy the Fun Fair rides, sample all the tasty food, shop at all the amazing stalls and watch displays from the Gonubie Primary Marimba Band, Gonubie Primary Drummies & Monkeynastix.

These two had their faces painted so well that nobody recognizes them!

There was fun and excitement even for the very little ones on the Monkeynastics equipment!

AWSUM Phumi Sokopo and Tyron Lentz have had their faces painted and are ready to ride!

Some of the adults had just as much fun as the kids! From left to right are GPS teachers Ms Hobbs, Mrs Kleber and Ms Hibbert

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FOUNDATION PHASE WATER FUN DAY

Action shot!Mrs Mfakadolo couldn’t resist taking a turn on the water slide

Grade 1 learners Ifeziwe Bango, Masibulele Kwakwini and Hlumelo Dambuza cuddle up under a towel for some warmth after their exciting water activities.

TOP ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS 2014 REWARDED

Friend of Voorpos Primary and owner of MWP Construction, Mr Gcanga, awarded the top academic achievers of 2014 with a generous R5000 each to be put towards their future studies. Mrs Gcanga handed out these awards recently, on his behalf, to the delighted recipients and their moms.

Top academic achiever Grade 5 2014 – Ingcinga Palaza.

Top academic achiever Grade 6 2014 – Sange Tshkumane.

Top academic achiever Grade 7 2014 – Naledi Mohale.

OUR MR AND MISS PRE-PRIMARY WINNERS

BOYS VS. TEACHERS

The U/13 Cricket boys took on a team of Voorpos staff members in a fun cricket match. The winners were…the boys. Better luck next time, teachers.

Back row: Liyabona Njikelana; Mr Matthee (principal); Daniel January. Front row: Alicia Randall; Yolokuhle Mdingi; Kendall Gumbi; Teegan Hardnick.