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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.