Southern Suburbs(October 2018) Primary - High Schools

SOUTHERN SUBURBS

PRIMARY SCHOOLS & HIGH SCHOOLS | LAERSKOLE & HOËRSKOLE

Read your latest school news online at awsumnews.co.za

OCTOBER 2018 www.awsum.co.za | Tel: 021 000 1705

LATEST SCHOOL NEWS FOR THE FOODIES ENTERTAINMENT FREE / GRATIS

Follow us on INSTAGRAM @awsum_news LIKE & FOLLOW

awsum_news AWSUM SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Rolene Strauss is the beauty pageant titleholder of Miss South Africa 2014 and was later crowned Miss World 2014. Rolene is the third South African to be crowned Miss World. In 2017 she has officially graduated as a medical docter, but further more she is a mother, wife, business woman, mentor and humanitarian. AWSUM asked her a few questions.

You grew up in Volksrust in Mpumalanga, please tell us about your childhood and your hometown.

I grew up in a very protected environment. My parents raised me and my brother to believe that we can achieve absolutely anything we put our minds to. Our environment and our parents insured for a little naivety, but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. We had a rule in the house; we don’t play inside while the sun is still out. I remember multiple times where my mom had to literally catch us to bring us inside for a bath. I am so grateful for my childhood and get really emotional thinking that various children don’t get to grow up as carefree as I did.

What school did you attend?

I attended Pionier Primary School and Volksrust High School in Volksrust.

What did you like about school?

I strongly believe that the fact that I went to school in a ‘small town’ helped me cope in the ‘adult life’. Because we were quite small, the learners had to participate in most of the school activities. I remember playing first team hockey and netball, doing athletics, participating in the debating competitions, being CSV leader, head girl and focussing on academics to ensure I get accepted to study medicine. This taught me how to manage my time and work for what I wanted to achieve in life.

How would you describe yourself as a teenager?

I remember spending days on my best friend’s family farm climbing mountains, building clay houses, milking cows, playing in the maize silo’s and nurturing small birds. I absolutely love nature and was fortunate to have a wonderful care-free childhood. My friends and I even planned a petition to vote off the ‘always wear school shoes’ rule in high school.

If you can go back in time, what would you tell the 16-year-old Rolene?

The opportunities will come, your responsibility is to be ready for them.

Your dad is a doctor and your mom a nurse, when and why did you decide to follow in their footsteps?

I can’t remember a certain day or year I decided to become a doctor. It was just what it was. I was born with it. My nickname was ‘Little Dr Strauss’ as I visited my dad’s patients with him and held their hands when he operated or did anything nerve-wracking according to them. I saw the way he was loved and appreciated and my dad has been my hero ever since.

You took a break from your medical studies for two years to fulfill your duties as Miss South Africa and then Miss World 2014, why did you decide to go back to studying medicine in 2016?

I wouldn’t have been Rolene if I didn’t complete my studies. It is an integral part of who I am and I also believe in finishing what you have started.

Did you find it difficult to go back to studying after all the fame and travel?

It was definitely an adjustment as I was in a different year group who didn’t know me as Rolene but as former Miss World. I also got married the year I went back to studying, fell pregnant and gave birth to our son in January of my final year. Some of the patients also recognised me, which turned into a few awkward moments, but the University of the Free State was very supporting, my fellow students were amazing, and I enjoyed my last two years of studying thoroughly.

Editorial team

Advertising

Designers

Samantha Coetzee | 076 141 5218 samatha@tiemedia.co.za Quintus Brand | 074 684 4390 quintus@tiemedia.co.za

Aniena Keller Nadia Matthee Ruveix Venter

Distribution

Coordinator Zinta Visser Andre Hanekom Distribution Yolande Brittnell Steyn

Page 2

AWSUM News is distributed to the following schools in SOUTHERN SUBURBS: Primary Schools: Greenfield Girls’, Pinelands North, Groote Schuur, Bergvliet, Rustenburg.

High Schools: Groote Schuur,

AWSUM NEWS OCTOBER 2018

Rondebosch Boys, Pinelands, St Joseph’s Marist College, South African College High School, Westerford.

AWSUM News is published by the TieMedia Group, Jock de Villiers Office Building, 376 Main Road, Paarl, 7646.

021 000 1705 | www.awsum.co.za

What is your biggest dream at the moment? What would you really like to achieve professionally?

I would like to be known as a great wife and mother who always put her family first and as a woman who did everything she put her mind to with absolute dedication, to the best of her ability and honouring God through it all. Two projects I am currently spending most of my time on are RevitaHealth (a health orientated organisation I opened on the 1st of October with my sister in law Dr Ledivia Strauss) and a spoken word album which will be released end of this year.

What’s your best advice for teenage girls to be healthy and happy and to deal with body-image issues?

Our motto at RevitaHealth is: “Be Yourself but be the Your Best Self”. It is about being the best version of yourself. It is not about what you look like, but how healthy you are from the inside out. Do not compare. I know it is easier said than done, I must remind myself of these things every single day. Focus on your health and the rest will follow.

You tied the knot with D’Niel Strauss late in 2016 and was blessed with a baby boy in 2017. How do you find married life and motherhood?

I find it absolutely exhilarating, humbling and sometimes challenging. The best thing about being a wife and a mother is forgetting about my own obstacles and focusing on nurturing the ones I love most in the whole wide world. This puts everything into perspective to me. As long as my loved ones are safe and healthy, nothing else can be too difficult to handle.

What is less pleasant about beauty pageants?

Beauty pageants are, believe it or not, a mind game. You can’t really change your physical appearance or the judges. They either like you or they don’t. That is not in your hands. The most challenging part is what goes on in your mind. Are you comparing yourself to the others? Are you breaking yourself down emotionally?

The most I have ever grown emotionally was during the Miss South Africa and Miss World competitions. You have to become your best self and know yourself inside out for you to really enjoy the experience. That is what the judges will see and appreciate.

How do you handle the fame and attention that comes your way?

I see it as a privilege and a wonderful opportunity to have a positive influence on the lives of others.

What makes your heart beat faster?

Every time our (very busy) son runs an inch past the corner of a table, jumps off chairs without any warning or calls me “Mamma” and gives me a kiss.

What are your hobbies?

Spending quality time with my family, playing golf, exercising and listening to audio books.

What song or band is playing in your car at the moment?

My husband and I listen to audio books while we drive, the one playing in my car at the moment is “The Richest Man in Babylon” by George Samuel Clason.

ENJOY READING ALL THE

SCHOOL NEWS!

NEWS

School’s News

Rainbow Bread

WIN! WIN! W IN!

• 1 kg Readymade bread dough • 1 Red pepper chopped in small blocks • 1 Yellow pepper chopped in small blocks • 1 Green pepper chopped in small blocks • 1 Small onion grated • 300 g Leftover meat of your choice • 250ml Grated Cheddar cheese • 2 Garlic groves chopped

One lucky re ader can win the Kook saam Kaaps recipe book: Mail your na me and school toe win@tiemedia .co.za

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and spray a baking tray with non-sticking cooking spray 2. Roll the dough until it’s 1cm thick on a floured surface 3. Spread the peppers and onion on the dough 4. Spread the leftover meat over the peppers and onion, and half of the grated cheese.

5. Spread the chopped garlic and place the rainbow on the baking tray 6. Let the rainbow rest for 30 min to rise 7. Bake for roughly 45min until golden brown 8. Turn the oven off 9. Spread the rest of the cheese onto the rainbow and put it back in the oven until the cheese is melted

GREENFIELD GIRLS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL Spring has Sprung The Grade Rs celebrated Spring by having a teddy bear’s picnic. They also made flower crowns for the celebration!

Grade R donation The Grade Rs decorated a box of useful and much-needed goodies that they delivered to Rosmead Primary a few weeks ago. What a beautiful gesture!

(t) 021 797 0554 (e) greenfieldgirls@gmail.com

Grade 7 Trading Day The Grade 7s had their Trading Day near the end of the third term. There were many interesting items for sale and all had a lot of fun!

AWSUM NEWS OCTOBER 2018

Page 3

GROOTE SCHUUR HIGH SCHOOL Newspaper quiz Groote Schuur HS team at the Newspaper quiz, organised by the SA Institute of International Affairs. Well done, guys!

(t) 021 674 2165 (e) sysop@gshs.co.za

New friendship with Gansbaai Academia A visit to Gansbaai Academia opened doors to exciting new friendships.

Principal Tommy Wilson and SGB Chairperson Sammy Brett welcomed us to their school. Chairman of the Bok Legends Western Province, and a legend himself in business, community development and sport, Dave MacDonald, had a vision of bringing our schools together to play sport. Thanks to Mr MacDonald we will be engaging in much more than just sport.

GROOTE SCHUUR PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 685 7295 (e) deonie@gsps.co.za Cricket What a privilege for our U12 & U13 to play against Newlands House from Twickenham.

RUSTENBURG GIRLS’ JUNIOR SCHOOL

(t) +27 (0) 21 689 1981 (e) head@rgjs.org.za

Icebug Challenge On Friday 12 October all Rustenburg Junior Girls, Staff and SGB members were challenged to take a dip into our recently renovated swimming pool. The Grades were paired together and bravely, many took up the challenge and plunged happily into the new pool.

Page 4

AWSUM NEWS OCTOBER 2018

Swimming Congratulations to Chanel Du Plessis who recently took part in the Aquabear Gala in Port Elizabeth.

Chanel swam an age group up “U12” and won a bronze medal for 50m and 200m backstroke and a gold medal for the medley relay.

Pro’s in our Field Cut | Edge | Drill | Deliver www.chipbase.co.za Brackenfell 17 Patrys Crescent, Okavango Park Tel: 021 982 7810

Montague Gardens 15 Montague Drive, Montague Gardens Tel: 021 551 2035

Retreat 321 Main Rd, Retreat Tel: 021 701 1128

Somerset West 9 Langenegger Street, Gerber Centre Tel: 021 854 6810

Stikland 7 Kaymor St, Stikland Tel: 021 949 1794

9 1 0 2 h c r a M – 8 1 0 2 r e b Novem

Build with the winning team!

BUCO South Africa

www.buco.co.za

Sinmarie Pieterse

Educational Psychologist Escape to a taste of India, with a fusion of exotic spices and flair

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT We are now open on Sundays 7 Days a week Mon to Sat - 14h00 to 21h00 Sun - 12h00 to 21h00 146 Main Road, Fish Hoek

Phone 021 782 1525 for reservations www.bhandaris.co.za fishhoek@bhandaris.co.za

BA HOD (UOVS) (U Pretoria) M Ed Psig (U Pretoria) Ps 0040223 Pr 8628122

• Scholastic / ADHD / Concession for extra writing time Assessments • Hypnosis for Anxiety • Fears • Motivation • Playtherapy • Kids / Divorce / Emotional Difficulties / Low self-esteem • Subject choice grade 9 • Career choice Grade 11 / 12

T: 021 852 0845 C: 083 455 2606 (SMS / Whatsapp Only) Malmesbury, Claremont (Cape Town), Somerset West sinmarie@telkomsa.net

CRICKET MATCH FIXTURES 2018/2019 SATURDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2018 ODI at Boland Park, Paarl South Africa vs Zimbabwe - 13:00

TUESDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2018

T20 at Buffalo Park, East London South Africa vs Zimbabwe - 18:00

FRIDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2018

T20 at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom South Africa vs Zimbabwe - 18:00

SUNDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2018

WEDNESDAY, 26 DECEMBER 2018 Test at Supersport Park, Centurion South Africa vs Pakistan - 10:00

THURSDAY, 3 JANUARY 2019 Test at PPC Newlands, Cape Town South Africa vs Pakistan - 10:30

FRIDAY, 11 JANUARY 2019

Test at Bidvest Wanderers South Africa vs Pakistan - 10:00

SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY 2019

T20 at Willowmoore Park South Africa vs Zimbabwe - 14:30

ODI at ST George’s Park, Port Elizabeth South Africa vs Pakistan - 13:00

SUNDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2018

TUESDAY, 22 JANUARY 2019

ODI at Perth Stadium Australia vs South Africa - 00:00

FRIDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2018

ODI at Adelaide Oval Australia vs South Africa - 00:00

SUNDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2018 ODI at Bellerive Oval, Hobart Australia vs South Africa - 00:00

SATURDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2018 T20 at Carrara Oval Australia vs South Africa - 00:00

ODI at Sahara Stadium South Africa vs Pakistan - 13:00

FRIDAY, 25 JANUARY 2019

ODI at SuperSport Park, Centurion South Africa vs Pakistan - 13:00

SUNDAY, 27 JANUARY 2019 ODI at Bidvest Wanderers South Africa vs Pakistan - 10:00

WEDNESDAY, 30 JANUARY 2019 ODI at PPC Newlands, Cape Town South Africa vs Pakistan - 13:00

TO ADVERTISE IN THE AWSUM CONTACT SAMANTHA COETZEE 076 141 5218 samantha@tiemedia.co.za Quintus Brand 074 684 4390 quintus@tiemedia.co.za

RUGBY MATCH FIXTURES 2018 SATURDAY, 3 NOVEMBER 2018 Twickenham Stadium England vs South Africa 17:00 Principality Stadium Wales vs Scotland - 16:45 Soldier Field Ireland vs Italy - 22:00 SUNDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2018 Ajinomoto Stadium Japan vs New Zealand - 01:00 SATURDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2018 BT Murrayfield Stadium Scotland vs Fiji - 16:30

SATURDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2018 Twickenham Stadium England vs Japan - 17:00 Stadio Euganeo SATURDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2018 BT Murrayfield Stadium Scotland vs South Africa - 19:20 Aviva Stadium Ireland vs New Zealand - 21:00 Stade Pierre-Mauroy France vs Argentina - 22:05 SATURDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2018 BT Murrayfield Stadium Scotland vs Argentina - 16:30

Twickenham Stadium England vs New Zealand 17:00

Twickenham Stadium England vs Australia - 17:00

Principality Stadium Wales vs Australia - 19:20

Stadio Olimpico Italy vs New Zealand - 17:00

Aviva Stadium Ireland vs Argentina - 20:30 Stade de France France vs South Africa - 22:05 SATURDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2018 Principality Stadium Wales vs Tonga - 16:30 Italy vs Australia - 17:00

Principality Stadium Wales vs South Africa - 19:20 Aviva Stadium Ireland vs USA - 20:30 Stade de France France vs Fiji - 22:05 SATURDAY, 1 DECEMBER 2018 Twickenham Stadium Barbarians vs Argentina - 17:00

PINELANDS NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 531 3414 (e) admin@pnps.co.za PNPS pupil writes a book!!

Esam Mjenxane from Grade 3 races into our school library with a big smile as he asks, “Is it on the shelf yet?” I laugh at his enthusiasm, as I humbly apologise for it not being there yet.

Esam got his story idea about a spy puppy while watching a movie about a dog who had a friend that was a spy. After his father read it, they decided to publish it.

I found out while interviewing Esam that he is fascinated with stories which inspire him to write his own. He is hoping to become a famous author one day.

Esam’s smile spreads across his face again while he writes his name in our copy of “Max the spy puppy” and places it on the shelf, ready for his fellow bookworms to read.

This book is Esam’s first story and we look forward to seeing his next one published, titled “Swimmer the dolphin”.

Pyjama Day

Interhouse Sport

BERGVLIET PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 715 1103 (e) secretary@bergvlietprimary.co.za Career Awareness Week A Career Awareness Week was held at Bergvliet Primary from 15 – 19 October. The Grade 7 learners focused on discussions which culminated in a career dress-up activity and career fair. A panel of guests engaged the learners about their various occupations at the career fair.

Page 8

AWSUM NEWS OCTOBER 2018

ST JOSEPH’S MARIST COLLEGE (t) 021 685 6715 (e) admin@maristsj.co.za

PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL Representative Council of Learners for 2019

Front: Aaliah Heilbron, Alex Adams, Caylee Coetzee (Chair), Emily Adams.

Middle: Chloé Fortuin (Secretary), Tawfeeq Gallie, Chad Singh (Treasurer), Gino-Dean Martin.

Back: Mr van Wyk, Sankara Atsilut, Benjamin Stannard (Deputy), Mr Campbell (Principal), Azhar Mowzer, Mrs Marx.

Absent: Yethu Kibi.

(t) 021 531 7410 (e) postmaster@phs.org.za

Prefects for 2019

Front: KD Sass, Yusra Azzakani, Lerato Pae, Rana Ebrahim (Head Girl), Casey Coetzee (Deputy Head Girl), Mrs Chandler.

Middle: Clio Sass, Andrea Tafirenyika (Deputy Head Boy), Emily Rogers, Katey Measures, Lisa Mguqulwa, Neo Adams.

Back: Mr Davies, Keagan Kinnes, Luke Clark, Mr Campbell (Principal), Athenkosi Mashiyi, Hriday Panchal (Head Boy).

AWSUM NEWS OCTOBER 2018

Page 9

SOUTH AFRICAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (t) 021 689 4164 (e) twinek@sacollege.org.za SACS learner wins two App of the Year awards Pitching his virtual assistant app, Bestee, against a number of established companies in the industry’s major annual competition, Grade-12 SACS man Emile Ferreira has won not one, but two, 2018 MTN Business App of the Year Awards.

The judges recognised him as Best Breakthrough Developer and for the Most Innovative Solution. The prestigious competition honours innovative and disruptive contributions to the industry. Finalists included banks (FNB and Absa) and well-known consumer services (Mr D, Nandos, Aerobotics, etc.) Emile received his awards during a glittering event held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, on 11th October.

Emile’s app - Bestee - is touted as the world’s fastest virtual assistant and also the only assistant that is capable of working offline, leaving Apple’s Siri in the dust.

Emile Ferreira, double 2018 MTN Business App of the Year Award winner.

Recipients of the 2018 MTN Business App of the Year Awards. Emile Ferreira, the only winner in more than one category, holds up his two trophies.

WESTERFORD HIGH SCHOOL (t) 021 689 9154 (e) admin@westerford.co.za Matric exams ahead Good luck to all our Matrics as they start their final exams.

We know you’ll go above and beyond!

Art Final Exhibition Congratulations to all the Matric art pupils of 2018 on their excellent final exhibition, with guest speaker Jonathan Shapiro, “Zapiro”.

Jonathan Shapiro, “Zapiro”.

Page 10

AWSUM NEWS OCTOBER 2018

RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

(t) +27(21) 681 7941 (e) infoline@rondebosch.com

Prefects 2019 Congratulations to 2019 Rondebosch Boys’ High School Head Prefect Lehan Botha and Deputy Head Prefect Josquin du Toit on their appointments.

The other prefects are Christopher Dean, Cole Walbrugh, Conor van Eden, Craig Engelsman, Eric Jacobs, Gary Allen, George du Plooy, Ismaa’eel Arend, Jongi Stofile, Jordan Collier, Liam Cuff, Liam Sorensen, Matt Gray, Matthew Blows, Patric McKeown & Sanga Maqubela.

We wish them and all the E2019s well for their final year at Rondebosch Boys’ High School.

Mount Kilimanjaro Expedition Rondebosch Boys’ High School couldn’t be prouder of Jochen Mosig, Grade 11, who summited Mount Kilimanjaro over the recent school holidays. Six days were spent on the mountain (four and a half days ascending, plus one and a half days descending).

Jochen used this opportunity to raise funds for the Rondebosch Boys’ High School, Rowing Club.

At the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, where breathing was difficult due to the high altitude, Jochen Mosig proudly sang the RBHS School Song. Jochen, certainly has flown the RBHS flag “higher and wider” and is truly an inspiration to other ‘Bosch boys.

Notes from Jochen Mosig’s Expedition Journal: ‘’Thursday the 11th, at 08:33. I summited Mount Kilimanjaro at Uhuru Peak (5895 m).

This incredible journey has changed me in ways

I never knew possible. During the 9 hour summit attempt I discovered a pain & fear that I had never experienced before, having contracted food poisoning & acute mountain sickness the entire trip.

This was easily the darkest & most difficult 9hours of my life. As we reached Stella point I, in turn, discovered a beautiful & powerful motivation to push towards Uhuru as the incredibly picturesque sunrise lit up the devastatingly long & difficult path a had journeyed through already.

13 words and 2 songs kept me going through this most challenging time. The former being “The heads never drop, the hearts never stop & and passion never dies” - Damian Sparks, the latter being my school song & “Come the Day”.

- Jochen Mosig

entertainment

Showing: From 30 November 2018 Directed by: Rich Moore, Phil Johnston.

Produced by: Clark Spencer.

Screenplay by: Phil Johnston, Pamela Ribon.

Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Ed O’Neill, Taraji P. Henson, Alan Tudyk, Gal Gadot, Bill Hader, Alfred Molina.

Summary: Six years after the events of the first film, the steering wheel controller on the Sugar Rush game console breaks, forcing Mr. Litwak to unplug the machine.

Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz evacuate all of the Sugar Rush residents to other games before it is shut down, placing the racers in the care of Fix-It Felix Jr. and Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun. Ralph and Vanellope then use the arcade’s new connection to the Internet to go looking for a replacement steering wheel.

While they find a source for a replacement wheel, they need money, leading them to join a free-to-play violent racing game, Slaughter Race, where they meet Shank, one of the game’s drivers. Vanellope is taken in by what Slaughter Race has to offer over Sugar Rush, and Shank becomes a big sister figure for Vanellope, making Ralph concerned that Vanellope no longer looks up to him nor will return to her game. Along the way, the two encounter new customs, worlds, and characters..

Genre(s): Animation, Adventure.

Rating: TBA

SHOWING SOON!

iTunes CHARTS

1

LIFE ITSELF 09 NOVEMBER 2018

#1

Natural Artist: Imagine Dragons

#6

In My Feelings Artist: Drake

#2

Youngblood Artist: 5 Seconds of Summer

#7

You Say Artist: Lauren Daigle

Members: Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard Years: 2010 – Present Genres: Country, Country Pop

#3

On My Way to You Artist: Cody Johnson

#8

Whatever It Takes Artist: Imagine Dragons

#4

Simple Artist: Florida Georgia Line

#9

Weekend Artist: Kane Brown

#5

Mercy Artist: Brett Young

#10 Love Lies Artist: Khalid & Normani

2

4

3

ANON 16 NOVEMBER 2018

FRANK & FEARLESS 23 NOVEMBER 2018

5

STATUS UPDATE 30 NOVEMBER 2018

6

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET 30 NOVEMBER 2018

CREED II 30 NOVEMBER 2018