JHB North and Midrand March/April 2024 edition

It’s Back! The 2024 Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools

Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming rugby fixtures:

Glenwood High School vs Maritzburg College 6 April

Marking the explosive start of the 2024 Premier Interschools circuit, we head to the vibrant east coast of Durban for an epic clash as Glenwood hosts archrivals Maritzburg College. Taking a look at the last 10 showdowns, Glenwood dominated with a staggering 8 victories, while Maritzburg College only managed to grab two.

Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool (Affies) vs Paarl Gimnasium (Paarl Gim) – 13 April

Celebrating the 8th year of this rivalry – all roads will lead to Pretoria for the clash between Paarl Gim and Affies. With the Paarl team being the firm favourites on paper, Affies would need to dig deep for a comeback as their track record speaks 3 victories, 6 defeats and a draw out of 10 matches against their Cape rivals.

Paul Roos Gymnasium (Paul Roos) vs Paarl Boys’ High – 20 April

Get ready for an exciting clash as the tournament’s 3rd round lands in Stellenbosch where Paul Roos and Paarl Boys’ High will battle it out for local bragging rights. Paul Roos will head into the match with their backs against the wall as Paarl Boys’ clinched six out of their last 10 matches.

Paarl Gimnasium vs Grey College – 20 April

Prepare for an epic showdown on April 20th as the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools delivers a dynamic double-header. History will also be made as the Paarl Gim and Grey College clash is set to become an annual fixture on the rugby calendar with all teams competing. Since 2010 Grey College’s track record seems to put them in a favourable position as they claimed 6

victories out of the last 9, being played on rare occasions during festivals with Paarl Gim only having won 3.

Grey High School (Grey High) vs Paul Roos

Gymnasium – 27 April

Travelling to the Eastern Cape a week later, the Paul Roos team will meet forces with Grey High School. With 10 closely contested battles played between these two teams - Paul Roos has clinched six victories, but Grey High isn’t far behind with four wins of their own.

Grey College vs Paarl Boys’ High – 11 May

The sixth rugby clash of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools will lead us to Bloemfontein awaiting a titanic clash between Grey College and Paarl Boys’. The hosts have ruled the roost when looking at the last 10 matches, having won 7 leaving the Paarl side trailing behind with only three wins under the belt.

Bishops vs Rondebosch – 1 June

Gear up for one of the most historic derbies on the South African rugby calendar before the midterm break as Bishops will play host to Rondebosch. With both teams firing on all cylinders, Rondebosch holds a slim lead, winning five matches to four with one draw in the last 10 encounters between these two schools.

Waterkloof vs Affies – 20 July

After the June break, the games will commence with Waterkloof going head-to-head with longtime adversaries Affies in an all-Pretoria showdown. Affies has been dominating the field, emerging victorious in seven of the last 10 encounters between the two teams, while Waterkloof has managed to secure only three wins, with their last triumph dating back to 2017.

Get ready to witness unparalleled skills, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments in the 11th edition of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools. With a mouthwatering line-up of 24 matches, the 2024 season will kick-off from April 6th concluding with the final whistle on August 17th. As the game of netball and rugby continues to grow, upcoming school talent will have the chance to showcase their skills live on SuperSport, with enthusiastic supporters cheering them on from various sidelines across the nine provinces.

Durban High School (DHS) vs Jeppe – 27 July

The 9th game of the Sportsmans Warehouse

Premier Interschools heads to the scenic KZN coast for an exciting clash between DHS and Jeppe. These two schools rarely cross paths, having squared off only six times since 2009. Jeppe has been dominant in these encounters securing victory in five out of six matches, while DHS managed to secure their lone win in 2017.

Paarl Boys’ High vs Paarl Gimnasium – 3 August

Considered as the biggest school sports derby in the world – on August 3rd Paarl will be overflowing with visitors as we head to Faure Street Stadium to see defending titleholders Paarl Gim taking on Paarl Boys’ High. With both teams locked in a fierce rivalry, the last 10 encounters have been neck and neck with the two teams holding five victories each. This historic derby, spanning over a century, is guaranteed to deliver yet another battle of the titans.

Boland Landbou vs Oakdale Landbou – 10 Aug

The Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools action will remain in Paarl for yet another week! This time, the spotlight will shine on the two agricultural powerhouses from Paarl and Riversdale: Boland Landbou versus Oakdale. Taking their last 10 battles into consideration - Boland Landbou holds a narrow lead with six wins over Oakdale’s four.

Paul Roos vs Grey College – 17 Aug

The final whistle of the Sportsmans Warehouse Premier Interschools will go off in Stellenbosch as the 2024 season draws to an end when Paul Roos host Grey College in what could potentially be a decider when it comes to earning that top spot in the 2024 schools’ rankings. The last 10 matches have Grey College leading with eight wins to two but knowing the side of Stellenbosch – Paul Roos will want to even it out.

For the 2024 Season, here’s the listed netball fixtures:

• Durban Girls’ High vs Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High – 6 April

• Paarl Girls’ High vs Oranje – 19 April

• Pearson High School vs Rhenish Girls’ High – 25 April

• Noordheuwel vs Monument – 2 May

• Herchel Girls School vs Rhenish Girls’ High – 3 May

• Waterkloof vs Garsfontein – 11 May

• Paarl Gimnasium vs Bloemhof – 16 May

• Stellenberg vs Bellville – 18 May

• Waterkloof vs Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool – 22 May

• St Mary’s School vs St Stithians College – 19 June

• Paarl Girls’ High vs Paarl Gimnasium – 2 August

• Bloemhof vs Oranje – 17 August

Die jaarlikse NMI Noord-Suid Rugby-toernooi het vanaf 22 – 26 Maart in Pretoria plaasgevind, en AWSUM het met die eerstespanne wat aan dié toernooi deelgeneem het se afrigters gesels en by hulle gehoor wat hulle filosofie as afrigters is en wat hulle meen die eienskappe van `n goeie rugbyspeler moet wees.

“Uit die aard van die saak sal ‘n goeie rugbyspeler beskik oor natuurlike talent, maar dié gawe moet aangevul word deur ‘n gesonde werksetiek, ‘n positiewe gesindheid, en dissipline,” vertel Ruan Jacobs, Affies se eerstespanafrigter. Jannie Geldenhuys, Grey Kollege se hoofafrigter van die eerstespan en die Cherries stem saam dat die waardevolste speler wat mens in rugby kry, iemand is wat vreugde daarin vind om hard vir sy spanmaats te werk. Die meeste van die afrigters stem saam dat `n goeie rugbyspeler gedissiplineerd, hardwerkend en doelgerig moet wees. “`n Speler moet aktief luister, inligting inneem en verandering op die veld toon. Talent bring jou net só ver,” meen Roean Bezuidenhout, afrigter van Welkom Gimnasium. “Ja, `n goeie speler wys wat hy sonder die bal kan doen en is `n speler wat onder druk kan floreer,” voeg Abré Minnie, hoofafrigter van Hoërskool Outeniqua by.

Afrigters leer by mekaar en kyk op na manne soos Rassie Erasmus, Stuart Lancaster en Bill Belichick, maar tog het elkeen ook sy eie filosofie as dit by afrigting kom. Dietlov Coetzee, afrigter van Helmekaar Kollege, glo daarin om eerste die mens te dien voor jy die speler dien, dit verseker dat alles daarna makliker is. “Die belangrikste is om `n leersame omgewing te skep en seker te maak die spelers geniet elke oomblik, om van die spelers beter mense te maak en hulle iets van werksetiek te leer,” vertel Rudi Dames van Hoërskool Dr. E.G Jansen. Die meeste is dit eens dat jy as afrigter die kind se karakter vorm en slyp. JB Naudé, Oakdale Landbouskool se agterlynafrigter byskryf dit mooi: “Om `n afrigter te wees is om `n timmerman te wees wat elke speler skaaf en vorm om sy volle potensiaal uit te leef, om sy drome en die span se drome na te jaag.”

Ons het ook in 2023 met die Springbokke se voormalige afrigter Jacques Nienaber net voor die 2023 Rugbywêreldbeker gesels en hom gevra hoe belangrik rugbystatistiek soos die aantal duikslae, meters gehardloop, ens. vir jong spelers is.Jacques noem dat vir laerskoolspelers dit net moet gaan om die spel te geniet en selfs tot in die hoërskool ook, maar as jy `n meer ernstige rugbyspeler is, statistiek al hoe belangriker raak en kan dit vir jou belangrike dinge uitwys. “Dit moet egter nie só belangrik raak dat dit die lekkerte uit rugby haal nie. Wat is daardie lekkerte? Dis die tye saam met jou vriende, in die tokkamer, die spangees, die kringetjie voor en na die tyd, die Maandag se praat oor Saterdag se wedstryd. Dís die goed wat mens onthou,” vertel Jacques.

Elke ouer wil net die beste vir sy kind hê, maar waar trek mens die streep. Jacques voel ouers moenie die lekkerte uit die sport vir hulle kinders haal deurdat hulle te ernstig daaroor is nie. Volgens hom is ‘n ouer se belangrikste rol om hulle kinders te ondersteun. “Probeer die afrigting vir die afrigters los, en as jou kind ernstig is oor sy sport, leer hom dan dat dit harde werk vat om bo uit te kom. Daar is niks verkeerd om ekstra tyd in te sit nie. Weer eens is dit die belangrikste dat hulle rugby geniet. Die ou wat dit maak, is die ou wat rugby ongelooflik baie geniet, want die opofferings wat jy moet maak, kan jy nie maak as jy nie lief is vir rugby nie en sonder daardie liefde vir die spel, gaan jy nooit genoeg dryfkrag hê nie. Jy moet as speler eienaarskap neem. Wat is eienaarskap? Dis nie die afrigter se werk alleen om seker te maak jy raak beter nie, dis jou werk om seker te maak dat jy elke dag verbeter. Afrigters is net daar om jou te help en te fasiliteer. Dis nie jou ouers se werk om seker te maak jy gaan oefen nie, dis jóú werk,” meen Jacques.

HOËRSKOOL RANDBURG

Skole en Klub Provinsiale Atletiekspanne:

Atletiek

Baie geluk aan die volgende atlete met hul insluiting in onderskeidelik die skole en die klub provinsiale atletiekspanne. Hierdie leerders sal Gauteng by die Suid-Afrikaanse skole- en Klub kampioenskappe verteenwoordig.

Skole:

• Megan Kleynhans: 800m en 1500m

• Willie Lindeque: Gewigstoot

• Kaili Botje: 100m en 200m

• Skyler Vorster: Driesprong

• Elaine Wijnbeek: Verspring

Klub:

• Chanel Le Roux: Hoogspring

• Marno White: Diskus

• Liam Benade van Niekerk: 800m

• Liam Visser: 2000m Hindernis

• Kaili Botje: 100m en 200m

• Mignon La Grange: Gewigstoot en Diskus

• Chané Vermeulen: 100m, 200m en 400m

• Willie Lindeque: Gewigstoot

• Kevin Marais: 3000m Hindernis

Bergfiets

Van ons fietsryseuns aan die XCO (Cross-Country Olympic) bergfiets-reeks deelgeneem.

Fietsry

Die uitslae is soos volg in hul ouderdomsgroepe:

• Jayden Naude - Derde en Evan Naude - Tweede

• Ty Breed - Eerste in die XCO Lite kategorie.

Dit is die eerste keer dat Ty aan die XCO reeks deelneem. Welgedaan Ty!

Erik Breed, Reuben Christensen en Reinhardt Strydom het aan die CRIT deelgeneem. Hulle het uitstekend gevaar in hul individuele kategorieë. Erik was eerste in die o.17 afdeling en vyfde in die B Groep. Reuben en Reinhardt het baie goed gedoen in hul afdelings. Die ryers het 33km afgelê en ‘n gemiddelde spoed van 39km/h gery. Erik het aan die Track League deelgeneem en in die top drie geëindig vir die dag.

HOËRSKOOL LINDEN

Baie geluk aan die volgende 12 netbaldogters wat vir die volgende rondte JOMO-proewe op 2 April by Hoërskool Florida gekwalifiseer het:

• o.14: Katelynn Diedericks, Mieke Jonker, Magdeli Malan en Anei van der Walt

• o.15: Mieke van Westing, Aninke Aucamp, Lomé Vorster en Danika du Toit

• o.16: Uné van den Berg

• o.17: Almé van Schalkwyk

• o.18: Carla van Westing en Anika van der Walt

Sport

Ons A- en B-skaakspanne het aan die derby by Midstream College deelgeneem. Ons het twee rondtes van 30/30 minute gespeel. Die A-span wen 3-3 en 5-1.

Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat beide die rondtes gewen het: Charl Potgieter, Pieter Potgieter en Robert van der Spoel.

Ons sien uit na die skaakseisoen wat voorlê. Skaak

Skandeer die kode en lees nog van ons skool se nuus aanlyn!

Van ons seuns- en dogters-hokkiespanne het 18 en 19 Maart vriendskaplike wedstryde tuis teen De La Salle Holy Cross College gespeel:

• o.14-dogters wen 2-0

• o.16-dogters wen 5-0

• o.14-seuns wen 3-1

• o.16-seuns speel 0-0 gelykop

Toere oor die vakansie:

Netbal:

• Alle A-spanne (Menlofees van 20-25 Maart)

• B-spanne (Randburg Fees van 21-23 Maart)

• 1ste-span (Kaaptoer van 26-30 Maart)

Rugby:

• Alle spanne (Hansieweek vanaf 20-25 Maart)

Hokkie:

• o/16-seuns en -dogters (Menlofees vanaf 21-25 Maart)

• 2de-spanne Seuns en Dogters (Eldoraigne Hokkiefees vanaf 21-23 Maart)

• o/14-seuns (Parktown Hokkiefees vanaf 21-23 Maart)

• o/14-dogters (Roedean Hokkiefees vanaf 21-23 Maart)

• o/15-dogters (St. Andrews Hokkiefees vanaf 21-23 Maart)

• o/15-seuns en B-spanne (Helpmekaar Hokkiefees vanaf 27-29 Maart)

• Seuns 1ste-span (Michaelhouse Hokkiefees vanaf 22-25 Maart)

• Dogters 1ste-span (Fairweather Festival in die Midlands vanaf 26-29 Maart)

Skandeer

LAERSKOOL FONTAINEBLEAU

Gauteng-Kampioenskappe

Die atlete het aan die Gauteng-kampioenskappe 8-9 Maart deelgeneem. Fonties het altesaam 14 atlete gestuur.

Voor: Ariel Meij, Adriaan Gouws, Anton Bazhko en Ruben van Wijk.

Agter: Tomas du Plessis, Connor Beavan en Emiel Pretorius.

Swem

Nardus Breedt gaan Gauteng in die SA Skole Swemkampioenskappe

19 – 21 April verteenwoordig.

Voor: Elana Crocker, Anja Diedericks, Yolande Rabie en Leah Daniels.

Agter: Blanchè Stander, Mieke vd Merwe en Milaaika Nel.

Sport: Eerstespanne

Hier is ons eerstespanne vir netbal en rugby.

Charnè Garbers, Sumarie Truter, Olivia Hall, Yolandè Rabie, Amore Nortje, Leigh-Mari van Tonder, Charlene Brink, Elana Crocker, Meghan Green en Anja Diedericks.

Gustav Erlank, Ruben

Louis vd Linde, Adriaan Gouws, Louw Horn, Charl van Tonder, Matthew Butcher en Matthew Williams.

Twee van ons Fonties-atlete het vir Gauteng by die SA kampioenskappe geverteenwoordig 25 –26 Maart.

Ruben van Wijk is aangewys as die Senior Victor Laudorm vir Gauteng tydens die Gauteng kampioenskappe. Dit is die eerste keer in die Fonties geskiedenis wat ‘n Fontie so ‘n prestasie behaal.

Ruben van Wijk Milaaika Nel

Eerstespan Rugby: Agterspelers

Frederick du Plessis, Ariel Meij, Anton Bazhko, Chris Kotze, Jaden Nel, Wiaan van Westing, Okuhle Zatu, Zane Stokes, George vd Westhuizen, Levi Kruger, Nkululeko Yende en Chad Price.

Nardus Breedt

Kinghorn,

Eerstespan Netbal

Eerstespan Rugby: Voorspelers

TRINITY HOUSE RANDPARK RIDGE

Swimming

Congratulations to the Open Water Swimming team for their participation in the 1km and 500m Prime View Open Water Swim. The event provided a fantastic opportunity for swimmers of all ages to come together and triumph over the open waters. We were particularly impressed with our swimmers who were new to this form of swimming, as they fearlessly confronted obstacles and emerged triumphant. Well done to all the swimmers.

Hockey

Congratulations to Matthew Anderson for being selected to represent the D10 u.12 Boys Hockey team at this year’s regional tournament. What an amazing accomplishment, Matthew! We wish you all the very best for the tournament.

Chess

Let’s congratulate Kairaav Thorulsley! Kairaav Thorulsley recently represented South Africa in the Commonwealth Games held in Melaka, Malaysia. Kairaav’s skills and dedication in chess were truly remarkable, reflecting the excellence of

UK Touring Squad

The UK touring squad have arrived at OR Tambo airport in anticipation of their hockey, rugby and netball tour to Britain.

RAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Fundraising Success

Rand Park High School held its glittering Debutantes and Squires Ball on 9 March and congratulated the 72 learners and their parents who participated in the programme on raising more than R750 000. The top fundraisers for the 2023/4 fundraising year are:

• 1st Place - Katie Lesser – Top Debutante: R80,545

• 2nd Place - Robyn Rankine: R72,386

• 3rd Place - Mattannah Kidd: R36,473

• The Top Squire was Joe Harvey who raised R20,024.

Every year, a Top Group prize is awarded to a small group of learners who work together on various joint fundraising projects. Mattannah Kidd and Allanah Lortan won the group award for raising an impressive R33 730 for the school.

Principal, Mr Alan Wilke, congratulated every debutante and squire on their outstanding fundraising effort and thanked the parents for supporting their children during their fundraising journey. He confirmed that a portion of the funding will be used to install new air conditioning units in 25 classrooms at the school. This will benefit hundreds of learners and their teachers each year.

The fundraising programme offers a year of growth to those who are involved. It teaches the participants a range of entrepreneurial skills as well as communication, goal-setting, planning, leadership and accountability. It also builds a stronger bond with the school community and the learners learn the value of giving of their time and effort.

This year, the Debutantes and Squires packed and donated 270 Santa Shoeboxes as part of their community outreach work and were thanked for their contribution to this worthy cause. Grade 10 learners are eligible to join the Debutantes and Squires programme and are required to raise a certain amount in order to attend the Ball which is held early in their Grade 11 year.

The top Debutantes and Squires of 2024 – these learners raised the most funds for the school during the fundraising year

BRESCIA HOUSE SCHOOL

Swimming Netball

Congratulations to Tsakani Shipalana on once again being selected for the Central Gauteng Netball IPT Team. Well done Tsakani – we are very proud of you.

Hockey Girls

Congratulations to our u.12 girls who participated in the JHL Hockey Tournament. Our Brescia girls who represented Mzansi Hawks, came second in their pool round, making it through to and winning their semi-final and final games. Well done and well deserved!

Congratulations to our A tennis team who came 5th out of 24 schools at the Inter High A tennis tournament. Our B tennis team placed 3rd out of 6 schools at the Interhigh B tournament held at Holy Rosary. Well done on these fantastic results, and a special thank you to our awesome coach, Anthony Etim, who joined the Brescia House School family this year.

Congratulations to Gemma Walters on qualifying for the South African National Junior Championship gala that is taking place this Friday to Tuesday at Kings Park Swimming Arena in Durban. Gemma, your commitment, dedication, and passion for swimming are truly inspiring. We wish you all the best in the competition

Debate

On Saturday 17 February, the Global Affairs Club participated in a Model United Nations debate at Reddam House Waterfall. The topic focused on developing new international policies related to maritime attacks.

Brescia’s delegations represented the countries of Argentina and the United States of America. Our delegations represented their respective countries with precision and worked together with allies diplomatically.

Congratulations to the delegates on receiving the following awards: out of 18 delegations, the United States of America, represented by Abigail Hughes, Olivia Temba, and Akhona Mbele won first place for best overall delegation. Out of 54 speakers on the day, Esethu Mpofu, as the opening speaker for Argentina, won first place for best overall speaker.

Well done to all the researchers and participants in our Global Affairs Club for making this debate another great success for Brescia!

Robyn Rankine (2nd place), Katie Lesser (Top Debutante), Joe Harvey (Top Squire) and Mattannah Kidd (3rd place)

Gemma Walters Tsakani Shipalana

BRYANSTON HIGH SCHOOL

Girls Tennis

Our Girls’ Tennis team participated in the Interhigh tournament. It was a scorching hot day filled with back-to-back matches and many exciting points.

The Interhigh A team was made up of players: Gabrielle Gerstl, Neriya Nayager, Taylor Davies and Shabaddeep Nanra. The Interhigh A team played in a round robin tournament at St Mary’s School and then went on to the playoffs at St Andrews School. Our team was placed 9th out of 26 participating schools in Johannesburg.

Congratulations to the team for this awesome result.

The Interhigh B team was made up of players: Shanna Withers, Renita Naidoo, Anushka Musale and Tegan Pretorius.

The Interhigh B team played in a round robin tournament at Dainfern College. Our team placed 2nd out of 7 schools at the Dainfern College venue. Congratulations to the team for this amazing result.

We are extremely proud of these excellent results as well as each of the individual players. They fought for every point, showed beautiful team spirit and the Bryanston High blue flame burnt brightly on court.

Thank you to all the parents and our coach, Nicola Woodhouse from Tennis Inc, who came out to support us on the day, it was wonderful to have you all there!

Volleyball

Our Blue flame burnt bright as our Volleyballers participated at The Fourways High Annual Volleyball tournament. A record 5 teams represented Bryanston High in different age groups. We had the likes of schools from Swaziland, KZN and local teams that battled it out. A special mention of our u.19 boys that took Silverware in the Finals. Watch this space in 2025.

Netball

Our netball girls went to the next round of Interdistrict trials for D9, D10 and D11.

They did us proud and we are happy to announce the following girls that will be going through to JOMO trials. u.18 JOMO Trials were Friday 15th March at H/S Florida.

u.14, u.15, u.16 and u.17 JOMO Trials were on Monday 18th March at H/S Florida.

u.18 girls:

• Justene Henn, Tamryn van Rensburg, Amy Ridgen, Tyla Iyakannoo and Saladin Panganai.

u.17 girls:

• Lexy Chater, Angel Raphadi and Takudzwa Chipanda.

u.16 girls:

• MacKenzie van Notten and Sandisile Zulu.

BRYANSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Bryanston Primary School dives into Swimming Season

u.15 girls: • Gemma Bolleurs.

u.14 girls:

• Danyella van Rensburg.

Liam Solomon, Kaden Alexander and Asanda Matlhabane

Mr Corner and Zara Mafulela

This term our Bryanston Primary School learners embraced their inner fish. Swimming season started off with a bang and has ended with a magnificent Foundation Phase Gala. The grade RR – 3 learners enjoyed a day in the sun with some tough competition. Learners of all skill levels participated, with the help of their teachers and grade 7 learners. We look forward to a prosperous swimming season in term 4.

Gabrielle Gerstl, Neriya Nayager, Taylor Davies and Shabaddeep Nanra.

Shanna Withers, Renita Naidoo, Anushka Musale and Tegan Pretorius.

u.19 Boys

CURRO AURORA

Mountain Biking

Our primary school mountain bike team competed at the first race of the Gauteng school series on Saturday, 24 February. We are currently sitting 15th overall out of the 105 registered schools!

Special mention goes out to our riders who finished in the top 20:

Sub Nippers: Emma Fourie 4th, Isabella Ferrari 6th.

Nippers: Kelsey Lehmann 11th.

Sub juniors: Leane Grobler 19th.

Curro Aurora Athletics

On 16 February, we had three athletes qualify to compete at the District Championship which was held at the Roodepoort Stadium.

Congratulations to the following learners who achieved outstanding results:

• u.8: Simphiwe Ngwenya: 1st place in 60m and 2nd place in 80m.

• u.10: Owami Mahlangu: 4th place in 100m.

• u.13: Khotso Motsamai: 1st place in 100m with a time of 11,70 seconds, 1st place in long jump (narrowly missing 6m) and 1st place in 200m.

Khotso also qualified to represent our district at the provincial championships!

Our grade 8 learner, Chibunna Ehirim competed at the Johannesburg North Districts meeting on 21 February. He is an u.14 athlete, but competed in the u.15 age group. He won the u.15 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump! He then competed at the Gauteng Championship and won the u.15 100 meters! We are extremely proud of Chibunna and his accomplishments and look forward to working with him as he aspires to reach new lengths, new heights and new speeds!

Great way to end off the Term 1 cricket season here at Fourways High School!

The Fourways u.14s and Fourways 1st XI played an integrated game, giving the u.14s an opportunity to learn from the 1st XI players and get a better understanding of the level that a First Team operates at. It is very encouraging to see the passion and enthusiasm that the u.14s brought not only to this game, but also to the season as a whole. Performance Zone looks forward to continue our work with the u.14s, helping them grow as cricketers. Performance Zone would like to thank all of the staff, parents and players at Fourways for a great season!

1st XI Cricket (Red) and u.14 Cricket (White).

Khotso Motsamai

Simphiwe Ngwenya

Chibunna Ehirim

Owami Mahlangu

CRAWFORD SANDTON COLLEGE

A Great Splash at the Inter-High Gala

Our Crawford International Sandton College swimmers participated in the Inter-High Gala at Delville. We are so proud of our swimmers who participated as many of our swimmers placed in their races. Swimmers who placed first and second at Inter-High were invited to the Prestige gala, hosted at St Stithians College.

We congratulate the following swimmers who represented Crawford at the Prestige Gala on Tuesday 5 March:

• Kapa Xaba

• Zahra Cosby

• Elan Shapiro

• Jack Diedloff

• Katia Jacobs

• Bjorn Mhlanga

Throughout the year, our emphasis has been on nurturing team spirit and fostering a sense of teamwork among our swimmers. The positive outcomes of this focus were evident in both swimming galas, where a fantastic atmosphere prevailed.

Our swimming season concluded with our traditional Annual Swimming Dinner which was held on 1 March.

Gauteng’s Top Female Under 16 Chess Player 2023

Sanjana Ramlall (Grade 9) from Crawford International Sandton College achieved the title of Gauteng’s top female under-16 chess player in 2023. Additionally, she earned the title of Gauteng’s overall top female chess player for 2023, which included regional and national participation. This is truly a testament to her remarkable achievements in the game. Congratulations, Sanjana! We are proud of you!

A Flying Start to 2024 Core League Equestrian

Alannis Waite (Grade 11) from Crawford International Sandton College and her horse Labrausco started the 2024 SANESA season with the first qualifier at Kyalami Equestrian Park on Sunday 4 February. Alannis and Labrausco had a successful first SANESA show, placing 5th in Equitation and 9th in Show Jumping. Well done, Alannis!

Swinging Success: Celebrating Golf Triumphs in the 2024 Season at Crawford International Sandton College!

The 2024 season is proving to be exceptional at this stage. Once again, our team has demonstrated unwavering strength, competing in the prestigious A1 section for the 2023/24 season and secured a coveted spot in the league’s Top 3, guaranteeing a place in the play-offs.

A standout amidst our talented players is none other than Cayden Lasarow, our top golfer, who has had the right swings on the course throughout the year. Representing the province with distinction, Cayden showcased remarkable skill in various tournaments, consistently clinching victories and frequently securing top 10 placements in individual competitions.

As the season progresses, we must bid a bittersweet farewell to Cayden Lasarow, our esteemed matric. His departure leaves a void in our team, but we send him off with heartfelt wishes for a bright and prosperous future.

In his final league match for the school, Cayden’s prowess shone brightly as he scored an impressive 22

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CASH BENEFIT

Upon the passing away of a member, spouse or child, a R4 000 cash benefit will be paid within 24 hours via EFT. This cash benefit can be spent on groceries or other family expenses.

REPATRIATION BENEFIT

This service allows for the transportation of the member’s body within South Africa, transport to the border of South Africa, and into South Africa from neighbouring countries. Loved ones have access to this service 24/7.

YOU GET ACCESS TO OUR TRAINED TEAM TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME

Our trained case managers are ready to assist with all aspects of a loss, and provide dedicated assistance and advice on claims and the documentation required. This includes advice on how to apply for a death certificate and more.

You also get 24 hour telephonic access to our trauma counselling lines, that are managed by qualified and caring nurses, for when a member has experienced trauma, ensuring that there is someone to talk to for help.

CURRO WATERFALL

Robotics competition

In term 1 we hosted the Inter Curro Robotics competition at our school on the 7th of March.

Foundation phase Interhouse sports

Also the Foundation phase Interhouse sports which was soccer, tennis and basketball on the 23rd of February.

CURRO MIDRAND

Athletics

Tiyani Hlungwane, a Grade 4 learner from Curro Midrand Sagewood, showcased his athletic skills at the Gauteng Athletics Championships on Friday, 8 March. He enthusiastically took part in the under 10 Shot Put event.

Soccer

Our very own Siyabonga Khumalo traveled to Germany with 22 soccer players of various ages during the December school holidays. Siyabonga was the youngest among the group. Siya is an immensely talented youngster with aspirations of playing overseas in his future. He plays with the SuperSport United Academy. The 22 soccer players visited various football clubs in Germany, where they trained with a number of well-known and influential football coaches and players. The team visited the following clubs: FK Pirmasens, Mainz, FSV Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen, Karlsruher SC, SV Waldhof Mannheim, and Hauenstein. Siyabonga was honored

Ethan Moodley

Siyabonga Khumalo

Karate

Curro Midrand Halfway Gardens Karate Prodigy Triumphs to Represent South Africa on World Stage. Curro Midrand Halfway Gardens proudly congratulates Ethan Moodley, one of our Grade 6 learners, on his selection to represent JSKA South Africa at the 27th JSKA Shotokan International Development Tour & Tournament in Swakopmund, Namibia, in April 2024. Being chosen for the JSKA Development Karate Team is a testament to Ethan’s dedication and skill in the discipline. As Ethan gears up for this significant tournament, we wholeheartedly offer our best wishes, confident that he will make us proud as he competes on the global stage, representing our country with pride and honour.

ST MARY’S SCHOOL WAVERLEY

Debating

The senior debating team ranked first in the Atheneum Central League after winning all 9 rounds!

Congratulations to Francesca (Form V), Reitumetse (Form IV), Juhi (Form IV), Kgaugelo (Form IV) and Jemma (Form III). This is a remarkable achievement!

Inter-high gala

Well done to our girls for winning the A inter-high gala! They have now won the diving, premier and A inter-high gala.

Water Polo

Well done to Amy (Form V), Jessica (Form V) and Julia (Form IV) for being part of the Gauteng u.18 team who won a gold medal at the South African Junior Water Polo Championships in East London.

Rowing

Congratulations to our rowers and coaches for winning the 2024 South African Rowing Championships!