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Spiderman or Superman? We all have our favourite Superhero, but what does your choice in Superhero’s reflect about your personality?
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• Superman: You are most likely the oldest child and achiever, so you are used to it to set an example and to handle the pressure that comes with it. “You’re ready to save the day”. You like loyal people and always see the best in others, except in those that are Batman fans.
• Captain America: You are patriotic, thus loyal to your country and stand up for what you believe in. Also smart, loyal and brave.
• Iron man: You trust your instincts, are very popular and like it • Batman: You secretly like it when if all the superheroes Superman gets injured. You are a have fun together. realist that tends to be negative. You love expensive You have seen the worst and things and gifts. that is the reason you appreciate life. • Spider man: Spiderman is the • Wonder Woman: She actually “underdog” of all the means nothing to you and that superheroes. You are is why you have decided on sensitive, responsible, a woman from the Amazon. You always on time and also see the best in everything as the always want to do the Superman fans, but you realise that right thing. people can be wrong too. • The Hulk: You are caught • Green Lantern: You have green up in emotions and this pants - that is the only reason why can sometimes lead to you like the Green Lantern. an eruption and therefore you need space. • Aqua man: Your favorite place to be is in the water, away from people and away from your team-mates.
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Pinterest – jou gids tot DIY projekte in en om die huis April vakansie is om die draai en dit beteken dat mens uiteindelik tyd het vir daardie klein projekies in en om die huis wat heeljaar uitgestel word.
beteken Pinterest vir elke kreatiewe persoon daarbuite? Pinterest is `n virtuele bord waar mense van reg-oor die wêreld hulle idees vaspen, of dit nou more idees is, of idees oor hare, DIY projekte, tuine, ontwerp of nog vele ander kategorieë. Mens sukkel om dié webblad sommer net vinnig te besoek. Voor jy jouself kan kry is jy al vir `n uur besig om deur al die “pins” te blaai.
Nou hoef mens nie meer bekommerd te wees oor idees en hoe om dit aan te pak nie, want Pinterest het ten minste 20 soortgelyke projekte wat jy wil aanpak wat reeds ge’pin’ is met fotos en al! Pinterest is die sosiale netwerk wat die vinnigste in 2013 gegroei het met meer as 25 miljoen gebruikers. Of jy net kyk na al die oulike idees en of jy gereeld iets self “pin”, maar wat
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Crusaders V Hurricanes
AMI Stadium, Addington, Christchurch
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Friday, 28 March
Rebels V Brumbies
AAMI Park, Melbourne
19:40
Saturday, 29 March
Blues V Highlanders
Eden Park, Auckland
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Saturday, 29 March
Reds V Stormers
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
18:40
Saturday, 29 March
Bulls V Chiefs
Loftus Versveld, Pretoria
15:00
Saturday, 29 March
Sharks V Waratahs
Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban
17:05
ROUND 8 (Daylight savings finished Australia and New Zealand) (BYE: Sharks) Friday, 4 April
Highlanders V Rebels
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
19:35
Friday, 4 April
Brumbies V Blues
Canberra Stadium, Canberra
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Saturday, 5 April
Hurricanes V Bulls
Venue TBC
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Saturday, 5 April
Reds V Force
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
18:40
Saturday, 5 April
Cheetahs V Chiefs
Freestate Stadium, Bloemfontein
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Saturday, 5 April
Lions V Crusaders
Ellis Park, Johannesburg
17:05
Saturday, 5 April
Stormers V Waratahs
DHL Newlands, Cape Town
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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 Hoër Skool
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Adenoid Surgery Children by stopping the tube, which joins your nose to your ear from working properly. For children removing the adenoid at the same time as putting grommets in the ears seems to help stop the glue ear coming back. Removing the adenoids may also make colds that block the nose less of a problem for your child. Usually adenoid surgery is done as a day case and Sometimes children have there is minimal pain after the adenoids so big that they procedure. have a blocked nose, so that they have to breathe Adenoid surgery is very safe, through their mouths. They but bleeding may occur which snore at night. Some children may need a second operation even stop breathing for a to stop it. However, bleeding few seconds while they are after adenoidectomy is very asleep. The adenoids can uncommon. also cause ear problems Adenoids are small glands in the throat at the back of the nose. They are there to fight germs in younger children. We believe that after the age of about three years, the adenoids are no longer needed. Your body can still fight germs without your adenoids. We only take them out if they are doing more harm than good.
PORT REX
TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Mente-et-Manu
“With our minds and with our hands” Port Rex Technical High School is a dynamic, dual medium, co-educational school which offers its pupils a diverse and unique educational model. At Port Rex, strong emphasis is placed on sound a academic grounding with emphasis on Mathematical & Scientific Skills. We have a unique Technical component in Engineering Graphics & Design, Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Technology. Our Core Vision: To produce Matriculants that are fully employable and are able to study further at ANY Tertiary Institution.
“Your future is in your hands”
The technical background offered at Port Rex make their learners’ qualifications more desirable for many local and national companies in the technical sphere. Our Pupil Placement Program ensures that each Port Rex Matriculant is offered the opportunity for employment or apprenticeship or further study. Some of the local and national companies that regularly take in Port Rex Matriculants are: Mercedes Benz SA, Land Rover/Jaguar, Eskom, Ronnies Motors, Dinkies Engineering, Schraeder Engineering SA, Gehring Engineering, Chalk Air, Volkswagen SA, Buffalo Toyota, Meyers Motors, Jooste Joinery, TJ Joinery and W Designs.
Our OPEN EVENING is on Thursday, 24 April 2014 Guided Tours will start every 15 minutes from 16:00 to 18:00 Port Rex also offers a hostel facility for boys at 55 Chamberlain Road, Berea, East London
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Spending 11 hours in the office could be the death of you A recent study by the University College London (UCL) found that those spending more than 11-hours at work have a 67% increased risk of having a heart attack when compared to those working an average 8-hour day. A separate study undertaken by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health found that .these workers are also twice as likely to suffer from major depression with a 2.5 higher chance of suffering at least one adverse depressive episode after six years. Already South Africa is regarded as the 3rd most workaholic nation in the world with a 2011 study by Ipsos Global and
Reuters finding that a mere 47% of the country’s working population take their necessary vacation days. Resolution Health Medical Scheme warns that with a growing body of evidence irrevocably proving the link between long working hours and potentially life-threatening health complications, it becomes clear that corporate South Africa must take an increasing amount of responsibility for the health of their employees. These employees are more likely to ignore obvious health warning signs to avoid taking a day off and are less likely to seek medical advice, believing that the problem will simply disappear in time.
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4 MARCH 2014
Swimming
Voorpos Primary
SPCA and Star Bakery
Voorpos has only been participating in galas for the past two years. Our swimmers have gone from strength to strength. The photographs show Bulumko Ngoqo and Aphiwe Henisi at a recent gala hosted by Southernwood Primary School.
At the SPCA they were welcomed by the friendly staff and chirpy pets. Learners were given a talk by Melanie on how to care for pets. They also had an opportunity to hold the puppies. This was an exciting experience for many. Our learners showed their love and kindness by donating tins of pet food. Learners were given a guided tour by Alan of Star Bakery. We were shown the process of making bread. This was a fascinating experience for both the learners and educators. Each learner was treated to a loaf of fresh, yummy Star bread. This was a day well spent.
Big smile
The lucky winner of our designer chocolate mousse cake raffle was Abululeka Gxwala. In the photograph he shows off his scrumptious prize.
Voorpos Pre-Primary: As part of Life Skills, the Grade 0 and Grade R learners were taken on an excursion to the SPCA and to Star Bakery.
Spelling Stars
The top speller from each grade was selected to compete in the SACEE Spelling Bee held at Clarendon Primary on 12 March. Our team consisted of (from left) Sibabalwe Madayizana (Grade 7), Sange Tshakumane (Grade 6), Sakhe Pindani (Grade 5) and Asanele Ncede (Grade 4).
Nahoon Primary Leerlingraadkamp Die leerlingraad van 2014 het aan die begin van die jaar ‘n kamp by Santa Paloma bygewoon. Daar het hulle mekaar beter leer ken, planne beraam vir die jaar wat voorlê en geleer om as ‘n span saam te werk en op mekaar staat te maak. Hulle het sommer hope pret gehad.
Die woelwaters kry warm!
Op ‘n snikhete dag in Februarie, het die Woelwaters besluit om ‘n bietjie af te koel. Enige iets met water in was goed genoeg vir hulle.
Skaak
Marco Sprong het tydens die tweede Buffalo City Skaakproewe vir laerskole, ‘n brons medalje verower. Hierdie agjarige seun speel in die o/10-afdeling en het ‘n algehele vyfde plek behaal uit ‘n groep van 52 kinders. Baie geluk, Marco.
Geelhoutbome
Rubic quad kubus
Vincent Park het ses geelhoutbome aan die skool geskenk en gesorg dat die gate gegrou word en die bome geplant word. Hier is die skoolhoof, mnr. van Rooyen saam met die bemarkingsbestuurder van Vincent Park afgeneem by een van die bome. Dankie, Vincent Park.
Martin Louw, ‘n graad 5-leerder, kan die rubic quad kubus binne 80 sekondes voltooi. Is daar enige ander laerskool leerder in Oos-Londen wat dit vinniger kan doen? Ons hoor graag van julle.
Atletiek
Tydens die Oos-Kaap Atletiek Kampioenskappe wat in Mthatha gehou is, het Stefan le Grange ‘n brons medalje ontvang vir die 200m Hekkies vir Seuns 13 jaar toe hy ‘n derde plek behaal het. Ons is baie trots op Stefan le Grange wat gekies is vir die Oos-Kaapspan wat deelneem. Ons wens hom vanaf 20 tot 22 Maart aan die S.A. sterkte toe met sy deelname Kampioenskappe in die Paarl gaan aan die S.A. Kampioenskappe.
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Lilyfontein Primary Equestrian Kara Freitag (grade 1) and Emmy-Lou Miles (pre-primary) took part in the SANESA Schools league second round in Queenstown 7 March. Kara Freitag came 1st in Level O Working Riding, Equitation and Welcome Stakes and 3rd in Performance Riding. Emmy-Lou came 2nd in Showing and got two 2nd places in dressage.
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World Read Aloud Day Grade 5 Adventure Camp
On 5 March, Lilyfontein Foundation Phase learners demonstrated their love for reading when they celebrated “World Read Aloud Day”. A read aloud competition was held where readers competed against each other for the coveted title of ‘Read Aloud Champ”! The entrants read with great gusto, enthusiasm and drama. Keep reading!
This five day camp is all about beach studies and awareness. Group dynamics, beach hikes, snorkelling, general knowledge quizzes, fish study, sand sculptures and developing leadership skills are all vital parts of this camp.
Somebody set me free! Dane Lemmer, Brendan Laubscher, Jaimee van der Merwe, Benjamin Blakemore and Heath Röhm.
Centre- Kara Freitag
Band Day
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Azania Magwaca, Liyahluma Simelane and Christine Bollaert-Davies in Grade Two.
Band Day was held on 1st March for all Grade 6-12 learners involved in either steel drum or marimba bands. We moved our instruments out under the Flamboyant trees in the front quad and then proceeded to make music!! Interspersed with some hilarious team building games we managed to learn two new pieces that combined both steel pans and marimbas, Chariots of Fire and the Taco Bell Canon (apologies to Pachelbel). After several practising sessions, a break for delicious burgers from the Tuckshop and more team games, we played the new songs for the parents who gathered in the quad to hear the results of our day! Although extremely hot it was a great day with the musicians getting to know each other and learning to perform together.
Vernon Kaschula Grade 12 and Xola Nogcinisa Grade 6 work through the music together.
Marco Siebert plays under the trees (Grade 6) with Mrs Jacobs at the helm.
Juliette Price, Jordan McLaren and Kwandile Mthethwa winners in Grade Three.
Gonubie Primary No parking off in 2014!
Museum visit
It never rains at a campout! The Gonubie Primary’s Marimba Band started the year off with a bang. The Band has already played as guests at the Cathcart Bi-Annual Expo at the beginning of February as well as at the Blue Lagoon Hotel on 20 February at the Reach for a Dream lunch. They now have their eyes focused on their next major event to be held in Johannesburg in early August, namely to participate in the 3rd Education Africa International Marimba and Steelpan Festival. We wish them the best of luck and hope that they will be as successful in this event as they were last year.
Top 8 Gala swimmers
Recently, the Grade 4’s went on an excursion to the East London Museum. They had a great time learning about the history of this wonderful town. They were mesmerized at the way East London looked and developed from where it was over 100 years ago to how it looks and functions today. For some of the learners, it was their first visit to the Museum and hopefully not their last! Getting all the details written down are, from left to right, sitting: Tanit Horrmann and Olathe Dlanga. Standing: Zanazo Luvono, Sibu Ndzamela and KB Vakele. In the background are some unknown ladies from long, long ago!
On Friday 28 February, Gonubie Primary’s Fathers’ Club organised a Campout on the Rugby fields. Families arrived in their droves and Dad’s had their tent erecting skills put firmly to the test! Most camping expeditions seem to get rained on, but the rain that eventually bucketed down could not dampen the excitement and enthusiasm of more than 50 tenting families. There were floodlit games, braais and enough games to suit everyone’s taste and a fun and damp time was had by parents and kids alike.
The Top 8 Gala took place at the Joan Harrison Pool recently (Wednesday 5 March). The 9 swimmers that represented Gonubie Primary in various age groups ranging from U8 to U13 swam very well and did us proud. From left to right they are: front row: Elsje Jacobs, Robyn Becker and Bryce Burét. Second Row: Matthew Raath, Paige Schonknecht and Duncan Birtwistle. Back Row: Josh Brown, Callum van Rooyen and Layla Vahed.
Focus on the game
On Saturday 22 February, Gonubie Primary’s U11 boys took part in the annual Pro10 Cricket Festival hosted by Crewe Primary. Having won the Tournament last year, the pressure was on GPS this year to come up with a repeat performance – which they did in fine style, beating 3 other rival schools on their way to winning the event for the second year in a row. Focused on
the task at hand is Langa Mluma (front) while Hlumelo Zantsi (wearing helmet) looks a little more pensive.
Regional athletics champs 6 Athletes from Gonubie Primary were selected for the Eastern Cape Championships held in Mthatha on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March. They were Emily Raath, Bontle Thinyane, Nathan Johnson, Tamike van Dyk, Kanya Gcanga and Nnamdi Uwah. A very hectic and busy two days ensued and our athletes aquitted themselves very well in the unfamiliar conditions. Emily, Bontle and Nnamdi have qualified to go to Nationals on 20-22 March in Paarl. GPS is very proud of them.
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George Randell Primary
6 MARCH 2014
Afrikaans Braai
Fun Dress Up Day
George Randell Grade 4 pupils rounded off their Afrikaans theme based on outdoor activities, with an “Afrikaans Braai”! Afrikaans was spoken and the terminology they had learnt during the theme was practised.
The GRPS Foundation Phase held a Fun Dress Up Day. The theme was “Dressed for Success”. The importance of hard work, perseverance and following one’s dreams were part of the theme.
Cadence Malan, Isipho Zondeka, Tyler Marillier.
Foundation Phase learners “Dress for Success” with teacher aide Ms Shane de Kick, in the back row.
“Braai Master” Principal Mr Gert Swanepoel, surrounded by pupils, lends a helping hand around the fire.
At the first Border Junior Chess Trials George Randell players, Storme Rheeder and Keegan Romans face each other, while fellow pupil Donovan Bosman looks on.
Swimming George Randell sisters, Samantha and Nicole Minnie, took part and completed the Merrifield Mile swimming event held at Wriggleswade Dam near Stutterheim.
George Randell Primary pupils, brother and sister Dylan and Kelly Ridge, were awarded medals in the recent Junior Star Gala at Cambridge Primary. Dylan was awarded a Silver medal for Free style and Breast stroke. Kelly was awarded a Gold medal for first place in Back and Butterfly events, and Silver for 2nd place in Free style.
Cambridge Primary Swimming Congratulations to the following swimmers who made the top 8 squad in the border area: (Result of race in brackets) U8 Bradley Tyson (back 7th) U10 Nadia van Zyl (free 1st; back 4th; breast 4th; fly 2nd) Andrea Knox ( breast 5th)
Tayla jade van Huyssteen ( back 7th; fly 6th) Sinoxolo Dyantji (free 6th; back 5th; fly 3rd) Hlalumi/zizo Mxi (back 8th; fly 8th)
“Cancer”bridgians raising funds for CANSA So proud of be a teacher at Cambridge. As part of our Cancer fund-raiser, I challenged the pupils to fill a bucket with coins and I would come to school with pink hair! In true “Non Vobis” style they filled 3 buckets. Thank you to the Cambridge family. Proud to wear this “C”. Mrs Sandy Flanagan.
U11 Jordan Barnard (free 7th; back 8th; fly 7th)
LEFT: Miss Simone Engelbrecht and RIGHT: Mrs Sandy Flanagan.
U12 Rachel Mather (back 7th; breast 1st; fly 3rd) Simbulele Kewuti ( breast 2nd) Corbin Holloway reserve U13 Damian Fourie (free 3rd; back 2nd; breast 1st; fly 2nd)
Mrs Flanagan with her pink her for CANSA and her Cambridge “C”.
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Clarendon Preparatory School Annual Gala
Chloe Schroeder (Swimming captain) and Tayla Calver (vice captain). They collected the Amakhosi trophy on behalf of Clarendon. Clarendon Primary and prep points were added together at this gala. We won the trophy for the most points in the girls division.
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The Grade 3 girls voted for the new members of the house teams for 2014. The girls chose peers who they believed to be strong leaders, positive role models and most importantly good friends to all. Congratulations to our House Teams.
As part of a pilot project from the Department of Education, Clarendon Prep is fortunate to be running the IIAL (Incremental Introduction of African Languages). We now boast two passionate isiXhosa teachers at the Prep. Ms Filita and Mrs Mtsaka are raising the standards of isiXhosa which we are proud of.
A highlight for our Grade 1-3 girls is the annual Children’s Day. The Prep joined forces with Clarendon and Selborne Primary Schools to create a carnival atmosphere for all to enjoy. Thank you to all staff, parents and businesses that contributed to make this a day to remember. The proceeds of this event are donated to less privileged children in East London.
Dr Jen Brüntrup-Taylor was our special guest speaker and she talked to all of the Grade 1-3 girls about leading a healthy lifestyle. Understanding the consequences of the choices we make is an important message we need to instil in our children. We have challenged our Preppies to ‘eat a rainbow’ every day!
Chloe and Tayla and Mrs J Gehring, head of swimming.
Clarendon Primary Waterpolo Tour To Cape Town
Tennis Tour to Knysna
Children’s Day
Well done to our semi-finalists!! They played extremely well.
The tennis girls – ready for action!
Having fun.
Taking time to relax and sightsee!
Boating after a hard day’s tennis!
The Highland dancers entertained everyone.
Amakhosi Gala Winners
Inter-House Gala
Ketchen House cheerleaders ready to urge their Hunter cheerleaders get ready. team on.
There is an art to fishing!
Gittins girls wait for the gala to begin.
Gittins girls wait for the gala to begin.
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Laerskool Grens
8 MARCH 2014
Atletiek
Graad R
Aartappelresies word gehou... dis nou ‘n regte boeresport!
Grensies geniet heerlike waterspel op ‘n warm somersdag. Gustaf, CJ en Kayla speel te lekker.
Grens Voorbereidingskool het 7 Februarie hul atletiek – pretdag byeenkoms by Grens Hoërskool se sportvelde gehou. Die kleutertjies van Grensies Petit het ook hulle talente kom wys.
Gala
Grens Voorbereiding het 31 Januarie hulle swemgala gehou. Die skoliere, ouers en onderwysers het dit terdeë geniet!
In die onder 8 Vryslag vir die dogter was uitslae soos volg: 1ste Karmi Skein, 2de Paige Ihlanfeldt en 3de Elektra Grobler.
Die Graad 3s spring weg met die 400meter... hou bene hou!
Onder 8 seuns was Daniël Groenewald 1ste, Jaden-Jo van der Mescht 2de en Daniel Bierman 3de.
Tamea smul heerlik aan ‘n skyfie waatlemoen.
Graad 3 seuns hardloop die 400m. Flex, Aphiwe en Enzo loop voor.
Vetpret tydens die sakresies!
Dogters onder 9 Vryslag- Mia Die topswemmers by die onder Labuschagne was 1ste, Chloe 9 seuns was Jaques Brink, Enzo Blom 2de en Carmen – Lee Joubert en Gerhard Clark. Bartie 3de.
Graad R’e koel af onder die sproeier.
Beaconhurst Primary Our Budding Athletes One of these learners, Tyler-Jesse Glover has done exceptionally well. Tyler-Jesse started off by competing in the interschool’s meeting on the 5th of February. He competed in the boys u/12 Javelin and Shot Put events.
He threw an amazing 18.42 meters with the javelin and came second in this event. He was able to receive first place for his shot put event with a distance of 8.31 meters. He then went on to the East London District meeting and managed to improve his results in both these events and threw an incredible 8.56 meters with the shot Put. This allowed him to qualify for the Mega District Athletics meeting. Once again he made us proud and placed third with a distance of 8.10 meters. This allowed him to qualify for the Amathole team and he competed in the Provincial Athletics Meeting in Mthatha.
Rising Star
Denika Petzer (grade 11) has shown just how much you can accomplish if you put your mind to something. Denika competed in both the Penny Pinchers and PWC 10 km races and placed first and second respectively. She also
completed in the Iron Girl Race where she placed 59th overall out of the 1100 runners and 7th in her age group. On the 19th of January she competed in the Stirling High School Biathle and had to endure a grueling 1600m run, followed by a 200m swim and then end it off with a 1600m run again in 18 minutes 36 seconds. Furthermore, she competed in the Siyakule Open water swim, which is a 750 meters swim at The Orient Beach and grabbed the title of the first woman home with a time of 12 minutes, 18 seconds. Denika has now also been selected to take part in the SA Champs Team for Triathlon and Duathlon.
Star/Guppie Gala
Top Swimmers at Beaconhurst School
Kline Mentoor participated in the Guppie Gala and managed to rope in a gold medal for his breaststroke. Well done to both these learners on the exceptional achievements.
Tayla Botha is a gem in the pool and came first in freestyle, backstroke and butterfly. She also participated in the under 12 breaststroke and came 5th overall.
Two of our learners have, once again, shown what they are made of. Kyle Terwin competed in the Star Gala and received two silver medals in each of his events.
Three of our learners have done exceptionally well in the Top 8 swimming gala, which took place at the Joan Harrison last week Wednesday. Christo van Loggenberg participated in four events in his age group. He came first in the under 10 boys for freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly. He also received a third place for breaststroke.
Matthew Greener managed to come sixth in the under 11 boys for the breaststroke event. Well done to all our swimmers. We are proud of all you.