Wynberg Boys' Junior School Magazine 2024

WYNBERG BOYS’ JUNIOR SCHOOL

MAGAZINE

PILLAR

CULTURE PILLAR

SPORT PILLAR

SPECIAL EVENTS

PRINCIPALS REPORT

Wynberg family – boys, parents, staff, governing body members, and our special guests. It is both a privilege and an honour to welcome you all to our Grade 6 and 7 Prize-Giving Ceremony for 2024, the culmination of a fantastic week celebrating our boys’ achievements.

This evening is a significant moment for us. It’s not only an opportunity to recognise excellence and perseverance but also a chance to reflect on the core values that define Wynberg Boys’ Junior School: particularly that of community. Where we can celebrate the success and achievements of not only ourselves but that of others

For Wynberg Boys’ Junior 2024 has once again been one of growth, achievement, and progress.

Academically, we continue to innovate through dynamic teaching methods and the expansion of our current programs.

We have adopted and trained our staff in InquiryBased Learning, Singapore Maths has been phased into all Grades to include Grade 7 in 2025, and Six Bricks (unplugged coding) has been adopted by our Foundation Phase with lots of training taking place.

We have developed our STREAM programme by partnering with Rosolute which is at the forefront of curriculum development. While our boys already learn to code from Grade R, next year we will step up our coding programme and formalise this in the curriculum. We have been approved as a pilot school in 2025 for the rollout of the coding and robotics curriculum.

On the sports field, Wynberg has continued its proud tradition of excellence. Our rugby teams enjoyed a stellar season, highlighted by our U13A team’s unbeaten run, including a resounding 42–0 victory away against SACS. We also came away unbeaten at the DPHS Rugby Festival.

Hockey has also improved dramatically and I believe we are living up to the potential that we always had with the more structured and focused approach. I went on a Hockey tour to KEPS in August and our boys came away unbeaten from 7 matches against top schools.

Having our own heated water polo pool has made the sport grow in leaps and bounds and we now host our own Water polo festival in October every year. This year more than 560 participants. 8 of our U13 boys were selected for the various Western Province teams.

We had to a positive Cricket season with the highlight being unbeaten at CSCW this year hosted by Bishops as part of their 175th anniversary.

Our broader sport programme offers opportunities for boys appropriate to their development at the time and we are proud of this.

Culturally, our music program shines brighter than ever. Every Grade 4 boy can now read music—a testament to our commitment to a holistic education. Our bands, choirs, and orchestras continue to inspire, with their performances of the highest quality that I have seen at this age level.

Our service pillar continues to create opportunities for boys to assist schools and organisations through outreach and fundraising efforts. Our boys have demonstrated empathy and commitment to others through the service pillar

If a measure of success was the throughput to the Boys’ High school then I can say without fear of contradiction that most of the WBHS boys who go on to play at a provincial level and those selected for SA schools teams have come through the boys’ junior school. When I attend any music event at the boys high school I can say the same about the bands, orchestras and choirs as I know the vast majority of them by name.

To our boys: tonight is about celebrating your achievements, but it is also a reminder of the journey you are on. As Winston Churchill said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” Whether you’re receiving a prize tonight or not, you’ve grown, contributed, and embodied the spirit of Wynberg.

“You are the future leaders of this country and beyond.”

To our parents, thank you for entrusting us with your sons’ education and for the unwavering support you provide them as they navigate their junior school years.

To our incredible staff – both teaching and support – thank you for your dedication and passion. Teachers, your influence goes far beyond the classroom. While our boys may not recall every class you taught, they will remember how you guided and inspired them.

I also extend my gratitude to our Senior Management Team, whose vision and commitment ensure Wynberg remains an institution of excellence, and to our governing body for their steadfast support.

As we move forward, we are excited about what lies ahead. Next year, we look forward to opening our Grade RR class, pending authorisation. These steps reflect our commitment to providing the best opportunities for our boys. We will continue to embrace change and innovate, ensuring Wynberg Boys’ Junior remains at the forefront of education while staying true to our values. In July I had the honour and privilege of attending the International Boys Schools Coalition Conference at the Harrow School in London. I came away from this inspired by the realisation that what we offer as Boys’ schools in South Africa is world-class.

The challenges currently facing schools are not unique and are shared by boys schools globally. In some cases, we are ahead of what is happening internationally despite the broader challenges we face in South Africa.

As we approach the end of the school year, it is a time of great excitement but also moments of bittersweet farewells as we bid goodbye to staff members who are moving on to new chapters in their lives.

• Ms Bell, who has been with us for a brief period, will be leaving to join her partner in their business venture.

• Mr Oosterwyk, after eight years of dedicated service, has decided to pursue a career opportunity outside of the education sector.

• Ms Tooley, following six years of commitment to Wynberg, is shifting to a more flexible employment arrangement.

• Ms Townsend, who started our Grade R has formally reached retirement age last year but has been and will still be assisting us

Learnerships/Assistants:

• Jeremy Owen

• Dayle Brooks

• Talia Steyn

• Muneeba Essop

• Laurelle Bailey

To all our Learnerships we wish you well in your teaching careers.

Our IT Assistant

Logan Le Roux, who are we going to call when we need assistance? All the best wherever you may find yourselves.

We deeply appreciate their contributions, both in and out of the classroom, and wish them every success in their future endeavours.

I also want to use the opportunity to acknowledge our Grade 1 teacher Mrs Gail Watson who is not with us due to an incurable illness. Our thoughts, love and support remain with her.

To our prize winners, congratulations! Your achievements are a testament to your hard work and determination.

Thank you everyone for being here tonight. May this evening inspire us all to strive for even greater heights.

With our strange end to the year, this is the last opportunity I get to address you so I need to take this opportunity to wish you a Blessed Christmas and a Joyous Festive Season.

Wynberg Boys’ Junior remains an extremely well-run School, I have an amazing team and an extremely talented group of teachers. Our school governance structures are solid and this has enabled us to drive forward the Vision and enhance many aspects of the school. While we celebrate the achievements of our prize winners here tonight. Let us also use the opportunity celebrate and embrace the change as we evolve to better serve our community.

– Mr C Poleman

IN THE STAFFROOM CELEBRATING

MILESTONES IN THE WBJS

The WBJS staffroom has been vibrant and eventful, filled with treasured moments, milestones and a deep camaraderie. As we pause and look back on 2024, it’s clear that our Wynberg family has grown stronger through heart-warming celebrations, meaningful achievements and shared connections.

Growing the Wynberg Family

Family is at the heart of WBJS, and we were blessed with many joyful additions this year. Congratulations to Kym James on her marriage and Mr & Mrs Isaacs, Mr & Mrs Frans and Mr & Mrs Stoffels on the births of their beautiful children: Rania, Carter and Kiana. As we await the arrival of Mrs Bladen’s and Mrs Essop’s babies later this year, we wish them both a peaceful, healthy and joyous journey. The WBJS family continues to grow, filling our lives with happiness and gratitude.

Celebrating Special Birthdays

Milestone birthdays bring a special kind of joy and this year we had plenty to celebrate. A very Happy 30th to Mrs A Abrahams, 50th to Ms Fourie and 60th to Mrs Tooley. May the years ahead be as full of happiness, laughter and good health as you are now. We’re all inspired by your youthful energy and positivity as you reach these milestones!

STAFFROOM

Staff Achievements Beyond the Classroom

WBJS staff continue to shine, not only in their teaching but also in their incredible achievements outside the classroom. Mrs James again excelled at the Western Province Masters tournament, leading her team to victory with her outstanding goalkeeping. Hats off to Mrs Korck, Ms Strybis and Mrs Sims for completing the Two Oceans Half Marathon and congratulations to Mr Rajee and Ms Strybis for conquering the 10km Gun Run. We proudly celebrate Mr Tau and Ms Fourie for completing the Winelands Half Marathon, as well as Mr McMahon and Mr Owen for completing the Knysna Forest Run. An extra special shout-out goes to Mr Owen for also conquering the 21km Gun Run and the full Cape Town Marathon. Finally, Mr Steward’s impressive completion of the Deli to Bay 15km Run, Strandloper 16km Trail Run, Bastille 27km Trail Run and the Chapman’s Peak Half Marathon 21km Challenge is a testament to his remarkable endurance, strength and Supera Moras spirit as a true Old Wynberg Faithful. These triumphs remind us of the unwavering commitment and passion our staff bring to all their endeavours. WBJS is very proud of Ms Delmari Hoffman’s appointment as assistant coach to the Boland U19 Girls’ Cricket Team for the National Cricket Week in December.

Farewells and Welcomes

We are excited to welcome two new staff members, Mr Charles Jansen in the role of new Estate/Facilities Manager and Ms Courtney Martin as our new Bursar in the Finance Office to the Wynberg family. We also extend a warm thank you to our ever-supportive learnerships: Mrs M Essop, Miss M du Plessis, Miss T Solomon, Mr D Brooks, Ms A Mohammed, Mr J Owen and Miss T Steyn, as well as our Grade R assistants: Miss L Bailey, Miss S Kannemeyer, Miss C February and Miss K Rhode whose contributions continue to make a difference in our daily lives. We are truly fortunate to have you all on board.

Our staffroom is often filled with laughter and camaraderie, yet there are moments when we must say goodbye to colleagues who have become like family. It is with hearts full of both gratitude and sadness that we bid farewell to some cherished members of our Wynberg family.

Sadly, we needed to say goodbye to one of our Grade 3 educators Mrs Bell and wish her all the best as she embarks on a new journey with her family. We also bid adieu to Mr. Oosterwyk, whose nine years of exceptional service, have enriched both the classroom and the sports field. His commitment to fostering a forward-thinking curriculum, while upholding our school’s values of respect and the ‘Supera Moras’ spirit, has been invaluable in preparing our boys for their futures. We also bid a special farewell to Ms. Townsend and Ms. Tooley, who retire at the end of December. Ms. Townsend’s dedicated service to our youngest learners has shaped countless minds and hearts. Her influence in the Foundation Phase has been profound, and her absence will be deeply felt throughout our community.

It is with heavy heart that we acknowledge Gail Watson’s temporary departure due to health challenges. Gail, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We wish you strength, love, and healing during this difficult time.

A Heartfelt Thank You

In a year as busy and dynamic as 2024, we take a moment to sincerely thank every member of our staff, whose resilience and commitment bring the spirit of WBJS to life. Your hard work, dedication and care for our learners have been evident in every lesson, event and interaction. From Valentine’s Day to Women’s Day or the month of Movember, from Teacher’s Day to Admin Day or Boss Day; we hope you’ve felt celebrated and appreciated throughout the year. Your contributions have enriched the lives of our learners and made WBJS a place of warmth, growth, and achievement.

Long Service

We thank Mrs Israel for a dedicated 15 years of dedicated service to the Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Aftercare.

As we close the chapter on 2024, we reflect on the many wonderful moments that have shaped our year in the WBJS staffroom. Here’s to an even brighter 2025, filled with learning, laughter, and new adventures!

With appreciation, Celebration Champions

– Mrs J Paulsen, Mrs A Said and Mrs N Tresham

2024 STAFF

BACK ROW: Mr R Isaacs, Mr G Frans, Mr R Tau, Mr D Rousseau, Miss T Abrahams, Mr J McMahon, Mr R Quinlan, Mr M Sabatta, Miss H Woodhead, Mr B Coomer, Mrs M Anderson, Mr C Liddell, Mr L Le Roux,

THIRD ROW: Mrs L Daniels, Mrs G Watson, Ms W Fourie, Miss K Cloete, Mrs P Tooley, Ms L Bell, Mrs K Kellerman, Mrs Q Mallum, Mrs J Hugo, Mrs L Pothecary, Mrs C Korck, Mrs C Bradford, Mr P Mfaba, Mrs A Abrahams, Mr A Swain,

SECOND ROW: Mrs ML Townsend, Mrs T Cruise, Mrs S Jephta, Mrs J Paulsen, Mrs A Said, Mrs N Tresham, Mrs K Bladen, Miss D Hoffman, Miss J van der Merwe, Miss D Graney, Mrs M McGibbon, Mrs H Lamb, Mrs J Scheepers, FRONT ROW: Mr K Leverzencie, Mrs O Woodman, Mr E Kierman, Mr D Oosterwyk, Mrs M Fakir, Mrs S Isaacs, Mr G Rhode, Mr C Poleman, Mrs T Hermanus, Mr A Steward, Mr A Gerber, Mrs K James, Mrs T Sims, Miss A Strybis

ABSENT: Mrs C Martin, Mrs D Rhode, Mrs E Grant

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AT WBJS

A YEAR OF GROWTH AND CONNECTION

At WBJS, we believe that developing our staff both professionally and personally is key to fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and progress. In 2024, we continued our commitment to growth in an ever-changing world, offering a variety of internal and external training opportunities, as well as team-building activities each term. These initiatives have helped create an enthusiastic, engaged and productive team across all departments.

This year has been filled with enriching experiences, from fun team outings like bowling and lunches to more relaxed moments, such as enjoying a school braai or being treated to coffee and snacks by our Care Bear Cafe. These events constantly remind us of the importance of connection, collaboration and appreciation in bringing out the best in each other.

In our pursuit of lifelong learning, staff have participated in various innovative programmes that have sharpened our skills and transformed our practices whether it be in the classroom, on the sports field or within an office environment. Notable highlights this year include Tim Willard’s workshops on realigning our values, Purpleza’s project-based learning sessions, and Robyn Walker from ErlyBirds provided valuable insights into Conscious Classrooms and Thinking Maps. We’re also excited about the new Recycling project led by Mary-Lou Townsend and the inspiring Plant the Seed initiative. We’ve embraced new technologies through engaging Google Level 1 and 2 courses, eye-opening Clever Touch Training and essential, transformative E-Learning workshops, championed by our Department Head of Digital Integration and Innovation, Dean Oosterwyk.

Finally, the introduction of groundbreaking unplugged coding sessions, led by Hannah Woodhead, who has shown remarkable initiative by earning her Level 1, Level 2, and Unplugged Coding facilitator certifications through the engaging Six Bricks programme this year, has been a standout addition to our development initiatives. This further reinforces our school’s commitment to innovation and progress.

These new initiatives have empowered us with leadership skills, positive mindsets and effective strategies, all while ensuring that learning is enjoyable, engaging and relevant to all. The growth we’ve achieved in 2024 sets the stage for continued success and improvement in the years to come.

–

Nadia Tresham Staff Development Co-ordinator

LEARNERSHIP REPORT

The learnership programme has continued to grow and thrive this year, with several new members joining the Wynberg family. We welcomed Taylor Solomon, Dayle Brooks, Talia Steyn and Maya Du Plessis, who have integrated into our school community.

Our learnerships have managed their assignments, practicals, exams and stepped up to support the staff. Additionally, they have played a key role in ensuring that our Sports Skills programme runs smoothly. Their ability to adapt and take on multiple responsibilities has provided invaluable preparation for their future careers as educators.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here at Wynberg. The school has made every effort to ensure we feel welcome and supported. As a proud Wynberg alumni, it brings me immense joy to once again be part of this remarkable and enduring legacy.”

– Maya du Plessis

“With two years of experience in the learnership programme, this year has been transformative. While initially concentrating on navigating my way through my environment, I have now become more comfortable and confident in my position. As learnerships we have faced challenges together and celebrated success as a team. The friendships we have formed have created a strong sense of camaraderie. I am grateful to Wynberg Boys’ Junior for providing invaluable mentorship and becoming the educator I aspire to be, both as a teacher and as a supporter/coach of sports programs. Through this journey, I have grown professionally as well as personally, and I am eager to continue my professional development as a teacher and to contribute positively to Wynberg Boys’ Junior. SUPERA MORAS! ”

– Aqeelah Mohammed

“Working at Wynberg Boys’ Junior gave me the chance to interact with young minds at a critical juncture in their growth. It was tough and gratifying at the same time because every day I learnt something new. The learners excitement and energy created a lively and satisfying atmosphere that made me see how important encouragement, kindness and patience are in teaching. Collaborating and learning from the learnerships and staff was a rewarding experience. Every work felt more doable because of the assistance and sense of camaraderie. Everyone contributed which created a lively atmosphere where ideas were exchanged and solving problems seemed like a team effort. I valued our ability to collaborate and rely on one another and all in all, it was an inspiring environment. As I complete my last year as a learnership, I consider how much I’ve changed personally and professionally. This venture has been very satisfying because of the common passion for education and the collaborative attitude. I’ve developed enduring relationships that I will always treasure and acquired priceless experience. Moving on is bittersweet, but I’m eager to apply all I’ve learnt to the next phase of my life. ”

– Muneeba Essop

“Working at Wynberg has been a great experience. The Wynberg Boys Learnership program provides a unique opportunity to explore your teaching passions while developing essential life skills. This program is an amalgamation of various experiences, lessons and perspectives. It provides you as a student teacher with the foundations of what teaching is supposed to be. At Wynberg you can foster hands-on experience, allowing boys to engage in meaningful projects that enrich their understanding of teamwork, leadership, and responsibility. As the end of the year comes to an end I would just like to say thank you to the staff and fellow learnerships for providing me with an environment where I am fully comfortable and confident in the teacher I aspire to be. ”

– Dayle Brooks

“My experience as a first-year learnership at Wynberg Boys’ Junior School has been both enriching and eye-opening. From day one, the vibrant school community welcomed me with open arms, fostering a sense of belonging that quickly made me feel at home. Engaging with passionate teachers and eager learners, I’ve learned to appreciate the value of collaboration and creativity in the classroom. Each day has brought new challenges, from developing lesson plans to participating in extracurricular activities, allowing me to grow both personally and professionally. The support from mentor teachers and fellow learnerships has been invaluable, helping me build confidence and skills that will undoubtedly shape my future in education. Overall, this year has been a remarkable journey of growth, learning, and discovery. ”

– Taylor Solomon

“Being a learnership here at WBJS is tough but rewarding at the same time. The staff are friendly and eager to help. The opportunities/courses to further your educational experience are endless. The lessons you teach are engaging amongst the learners because of all the technological resources you have at your disposal. Even on the extramural front, you’re not just coaching the basics of rugby, such as passing, tackling, rucking, etc but you’re also instilling the importance of teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship. It’s been a privilege to work here, and I’m fully confident in the direction the school is heading in for the future. ”

– Jeremy Owen

“My time at Wynberg Boys has been an insightful and wonderful learning experience. Every day I have learnt something new and feel that I have developed and grown with each new experience. I have had the privilege of observing, actively teaching, assisting and being involved in various sporting activities. This lively school has ensured that each day has been busy and exciting, I can’t believe that the time has gone by so quickly. I have loved being in the different grade 1 classes and have grown so attached to these boys and know I am going to miss them so much. Watching them grow and develop has been heartwarming. The teachers and staff have guided and helped me and their expertise has given me invaluable and insightful skills for my future as a teacher and also been so inspiring. I feel I have made friendships with my fellow interns and am excited for my next chapter however I will miss everyone and forever be grateful for this lifechanging year.”

“As the year draws to a close, we also prepare to say farewell to Muneeba Essop, Talia Steyn and Dayle Brooks, who will be qualifying at the end of the year and stepping into their roles as first-year teachers. We wish them success in their future endeavours and have no doubt they will become outstanding educators.”

– Mrs M Fakir and Mrs C Bradford

STAFF INTERNS

– Talia Steyn

BACK ROW: Miss A Mohammed, Mrs M Essop, Mr J Owen, Miss T Solomon, Mr D Brook, FRONT ROW: Miss M Du Plessis, Mr. G Rhode, Mrs. M Fakir, Mr. C Poleman, Mrs. C Bradford, Miss T Steyn

SGB REPORT

I distinctly recall the excitement at the beginning of 2024 – it was palpable. We were no longer “uncertain” or “pivoting”. We had moved on, progressed … and 2024 has not disappointed.

The school has maintained its outstanding academic systemic results and continues providing a thorough, solid education offering; the foundation the boys need to reach their fullest potential.

A large contributing factor to this success is the continuous professional development of staff in non-traditional and innovative technologies such as coding, robotics, curriculum implementation, team building, reading implementation programmes and the reinforcement of the WBJS Values.

To ensure that the boys are comfortable and confident in a more digital world, WBJS has also put its best foot forward and has been selected as a pilot school for robotics and coding enhancement, particularly in the Foundation Phase. There will be various courses on enhancing teaching and learning through CleverTouch screens, Chromebooks and Coding programs.

The year has also seen steady interaction with WGJS which presented an opportunity for the boys to build on their social skills. Other collaborations across the campuses included a robotics competition between WGJS and WBJS and campus choral and music programmes, such as the Combined Campus Coral Concert, Campus Orchestral Concert and the Sunset Concert. The campus’s management functions have also been working together to find new efficiencies in the ways in which they operate.

The school hosted a successful Grey tour in 2024 with the highest commendations on hospitality from the visiting staff and parents. I’m sure we are all looking forward to touring to Gqeberha in 2025. Many boys have competed in tours across the sports codes, and across the country this year. They have always shown themselves to be ambassadors of the highest calibre for WBJS.

The Cultural Pillar has also been busy with Art and Drama Exhibitions, Jazz Festivals, Concerts for the Aged, the annual Arnold Loerie Concert, and many more.

Physical amenities have also been upgraded and maintained to facilitate further transitions into the future. The cricket turf has been redone and we hope the investment secures us a spot to host the Cape Schools Cricket Week in the next year or two. Classroom upgrades have been completed throughout the Intermediate Phase with shelving, whiteboards, murals and fans, and the Music facilities have been renovated and repurposed to add additional teaching rooms. While new improvements are made, building maintenance remains ongoing to shore up the integrity of our existing buildings, such as the maintenance project to the roof to the Arnold Lorie Hall.

The Early Act Club has improved their membership and we’ve seen an increase in boys participating in initiatives, drives and collections. More encouragingly, are the increased numbers of boys we’ve seen who have voluntarily participated in outreach programmes in their own private capacity.

We also started with a new SGB term in 2024, and I would like to express my appreciation to the parents who have entrusted this SGB in the oversight and governance role of the school. We will do our best to fulfil our mandate.

At the speed at which the year has flown by, surely, we should all attest that the future is here. These bold steps that we take together each year builds the momentum with which the WBJS community entrenches itself in forging its brightest future. There is an African proverb that says, “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

I’d like to thank the dedicated staff, learners, parents, custodians and SGB for their unwavering commitment and support in achieving all the successes of 2024.

– Yumna Cunningham

PARENT ASSOCIATION

At the beginning of 2024, as I was looking ahead to what the year held, I asked myself the questions, “What is our role in the school? What are our objectives and why is the Parent Association important?” I reflected on what school life means to me and my family and how much of our lives revolve around what my boys are doing and involved in during this phase. At times it feels overwhelming and all consuming and then if feels like it’s going by so fast and I’m afraid if I blink it’ll all be over.

I decided then that for me personally, it is more about creating a community and forming bonds with other families as we navigate parenthood together. There is so much truth in the saying “It takes a village to raise a child”. These years feel long, (especially during exams) and I question the sanity of those trying to do it on their own! If I can begin the process of bringing people together while creating a space that our boys love and enjoy, then my goal has been achieved. The funds we raise while doing this is just a bonus!

Now, reflecting back on the year and all that we accomplished, I am very pleased with our progress. Our annual events were once again successful in achieving profits exceeding previous years. The Family Picnic took place on a beautiful evening in the first term and created a wonderful opportunity for new families to be integrated into the WBJS “Village”.

The second term event, “Neon Ninjas” took place at Total Ninja Black River Park. Once again, the venue was super organized and ensured that everything ran smoothly. Parents were able to join their kids on the inflatable course and the Neon Party room added an exciting element.

The highlight of the second term and possibly the year, was when we hosted Grey Junior from Gqeberha. The planning and logistics around this weekend was an enormous feat and I was incredibly proud to be part of the Wynberg community as we made the travelling parents feel so welcome at our

school. There are not enough words to thank all the parents who played such an integral part in the success of the weekend. We left a lasting impression on our visitors which secures this annual derby for the years to come.

The Family Fun Day and Market in the third term had the potential for chaos! Our facilities were bursting at the seams as the aquatic centre and astros were being used for other major events on the same day. Despite the crowds, everything went smoothly and we were inundated with compliments for how enjoyable the day was. From magic shows to exhilarating rides, the Fun Day didn’t disappoint and I am not quite sure how we are going to top it next year! Once again, we would not have been able to do what we did if it wasn’t for our volunteers. I was again so proud to have a duty roster over subscribed for the very first time!

At the time of writing this, we are less than a week away from the last event for the year, the My VIP & Me Camp Out. We have once again arranged some fun activities for the boys to take part in with their VIPs. These include some old school fun races, the popular treasure hunt, a movie under the stars and laser tag! The Springboks will take on Wales and we’ll be screening the game in the Arnold Lorie Hall.

As a parent, I am eternally grateful for the wonderful teachers at WBJS. Each year I have watched how they nurture them and bring out the best in them. Although our teachers are vitally important, there are staff members who are often overlooked. They do not have direct influence over our boys but their role is also important and without them the school would not be what it is. This year we tried to show these members of staff a small token of our appreciation by celebrating their birthdays. We felt it important that we as parents recognise the unsung heroes of our school too!

As I now look back on 2024, I reflect on the goals I set for the Parent Association and consider what we have achieved. I am pleased to say that while financial goals were just out of reach, I have met new people and forged new relationships. I have seen apprehensive parents get involved and have a blast while doing so. The boys have shown their appreciation for all that we do and that is worth more than all the money in the world!

– Mariette Barnett Chairperson – WBJS Parent Association

INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT

Foundation phase windows.

For a number of years now, the school has been wanting to upgrade the very large, heavy aluminium sash windows in the foundation phase. The windows were very heavy for teachers to open and the built in catches were temperamental to work with, leading to wooden blocks being used to chock them open at times. The costly and daunting task of having all those windows chopped out class by class and replaced has led to it being placed on the back burner in previous years.

When one of the windows was cracked, probably by a stray tennis ball, the quote to replace the glass was a bit expensive. This led to a refreshed review of the situation.

A realisation that possibly just a section of the window could be modified led to us calling in our supplier and having them quote on this idea.

The quote came in less than replacing the cracked glass! This was quickly multiplied out for all classes and presented to the SGB who readily agreed that this should be action immediately.

Every second window in the foundation phase has been modified into easily usable swing windows and the feedback from the teachers has been fantastic!

Music block upgrade.

The success of our music department has led to increasing pressure on space for boys to practise a multitude of instruments. Four years ago, the SGB engaged an architect and had him view the infrastructure that we had and provide plans as to how best to improve the whole of the music departments’ space.

Finding boys rehearsing in every available corner of the school led to the decision this year, that these approved plans be actioned. The transformation has been amazing, and what previously was two practice rooms and an unused set of showers has been transformed into five practice rooms and an instrument storeroom. Once completed, all the corridor and stair flooring was replaced with new hard wearing vinyl flooring which has brightened up the space.

Grade 5 and Grade 7 classroom upgrades

Having managed to get the last of the grade 4 classrooms completed by the end of 2023, and with the temporary grade R classroom still vacant, 2024 started with us taking on the renovations of two grade seven classrooms and two grade 5 classrooms.

We started with the old science laboratory which was much larger than all the others. We put in a dry wall to separate the back of it and added in a door, to form a new LTSM walk-in storeroom and office. We installed industrial racking which has greatly improved this space and service.

One by one, the teachers and their boys were moved across to the temporary classroom and their own classrooms were stripped completely making way for brand new vinyl floors, fresh paint and the custom built cupboards. The last class returned just before the end of the 2nd term, completing all of the upstairs classroom renovations. Some colour and character added the finishing touches, as large wall to wall vinyls and motivational sayings were installed.

Hall Roof

During the last two very wet winters, more and more leaks have appeared in the Hall roof. With some very heavy rain storms leading to large puddles of water and the threat of damage to the built in seating and flooring, we arranged for a contractor to come in and do an assessment. The roof was pressure cleaned and any damaged tiles replaced. The majority of the leaks were coming from the air vent situated on the apex of the roof, which was repaired and waterproofed.

Main School roof

After seeing how nicely the hall roof looked after being pressure cleaned, we decided to continue on with the rest of the school. Ending term four, two weeks early due to being a WCED marking centre offered the perfect time to get this dirty job done, without the staff and boys around.

The B field

As we try to alway look after and protect our A field during the rugby season, the boys still need somewhere to train and practice. This leads to the B field taking some strain, especially after a rainstorm. In December, we took the chance to relay 500 square metres of kikuyu grass on the damaged sections of this field. All that is left is water, water and water until the boys get back in January.

– Mr C Liddell

TECHNICAL STAFF

BACK ROW: Mr M Scholtz, Mr A Ohlson, Mr S Simpson, Mr S Jappie, FRONT ROW: Mr M Adams,Miss R Cupido, Mr C Poleman, Mr C Liddell, Mr G Rhode, Miss W Daniels, Mr B Booysen

AFTERCARE

“A home away from home” is what we aspire to and it warms my heart when parents collect their boys, the only tears we see are those begging to stay a bit longer.

Our boys start from as young as Grade R to the grandpa’s as we affectionately call them, our Grade 6s. It is wonderful to watch them playing together and teaching the younger boys as well as the newcomers the game of hand tennis.

It brings a smile to my face when a Grade R boy impresses the older boys with his soccer skills, another huge favourite at Aftercare. He then becomes sought after and a valued member. Cemented by the nickname “Little man” and everyone wants him on their team.

Although fun and games are the order of our day we do set aside time for homework. While most of the boys embrace the time given to them, we do have those who absolutely hate the idea of doing any school work. Nothing some motivational stickers can’t solve. The boys love receiving them and will put in every effort to receive ten stickers and the ultimate treat a “cookie”.

The weather has been rather challenging and for those days we had tower building competitions. The boys also loved their surprise pajama day where they were treated to flapjacks, hot chocolate and indoor games. They also loved the movie day especially since it came with popcorn and bottomless juice.

This has once again been a very busy year and our success can only be attributed to our awesome boys, their parents and my fabulous team.

Much love always, – Mrs S Israel

SUPERA MORAS STARS

Aariz Mazema 4C

Isa Gamildien 4A

Salmaan Petersen 4A

Aaron Smith 4D

Jake Dean 4C

Samuel Rentzke 4D

Abdullah Schroeder 4B

Kallan Carver 4C

Zakariyya Ismail 4B

Aqeel Abrahams 4D

Luca Manuel 4D

Zuko Lolwana 4B

Bryce Symmonds 4D

M. Qaa’id Laher 4B

Caleb Geland 4C

Noah Lee Franca 4B

David Malyon 4A

Nu’man Khan 4A

Dylan Symmonds 4B

Raaziq Jainoodien 4A

Finley Kokoali 4A

Rafe Cunningham 4D

Freddie Le Roux 4B

Rourke Daniels 4A

Aashiq Logday 5D

Cael McFarlane 4A

Mugammad Rahim 4A

Adam Wolmarans 5B

SUPERA MORAS STARS

Ahmad Kamedien 5A

Hudson Ahrens 5B

Tyler Van Jaarsveld 5D

Avi Arendse 5D

Jack Joubert 5A

Yahya Kader 5B

Blake Davidz 5B

Joel Damon 5A

Yaqeen Ebrahim 5B

Brandon Faasen 5A

Jonathan Greyvenstein 5A

Yusuf Parker 5C

Brandon Steele 5A

Kale Koopman 5C

Daniel Buxton 5D

Logan Venter 5C

Daniel Davids 5A

Luke Lawrence 5A

Daniel O’Connor 5A

M. Zuhayr Meyers 5A

Elijah Rushin 5D

Riyaad Abrahams 5C

Harun Johnstone 5D

Si Han Zhang 5A

Zach De Lange 5D

Connor Amos 5A

Lihle Ndabeni 5A

Zach McDonald 5D

SUPERA MORAS STARS

Zachary Vaughan 5B

Alex Schoeman 7A

Radhee Hendricks 7A

Aqeel Laher 6B

Carter Saunders 7B

Rayyaan Hoosen 7C

Brett Liddell 6A

Connor Haupt 7B

Ronaldo Muller 7A

Cameron Quinn 6B

Daniel O’Brien 7B

Shailin Lotters 7B

Liam Lamb 6D

Fayyaad Berdien 7B

Zac Flowers 6B

John Kalogeropoulos 7C

Zaki Ebrahim 6C

M. Isma-eel Meyers 7B

Abdullah Abrahams 7C

M. Qaasim Khan 7B

Adam Kühn 7B

Nicholas Walker-Smith 7B

Alex Oosterwyk 7A

Oliver Lapage 7B

Tahrir De Vries 7C

Uthmaan Ebrahim 6A

Gabriel Peters 7B

Vishal Naran 7A

FOUNDATION PHASE PRIZE GIVING

GRADE 1

GRADE 1A

BASHEER ABASS

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

M. RAZIQ ABDURAHMAN

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

ISMAEEL ABRAHAMS

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

CADEN CHARLES

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

URIAH DE REUCK

The Remarkable Reader is an enthusiastic reader who is always immersed in reading

NUR DOLLIE

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

ANTONIO FERREIRA PINTO

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

MUEEN GANI

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

JORDAN GELDENHUYS

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

LEVI HOWELL

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

BLAKE LEWIS

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

HISHAAM MARTIN

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

MASON MASTERS

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

MATTHEW MC BRIDE

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

RUARI MC CABE

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

XAVIER MINAAR

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

TRISTAN MOOSAJIE

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

JEREMY NEL

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

ZAKARIYAH NOOR

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

QASIM RABIN

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

LIZWI SAJINI

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

BENJAMIN SAMPSON

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

MIKA-EEL TITUS

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

DEWEY TOM

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

JOHAN TSHIBWABWA

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

IVIWE ZWENI

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

GRADE 1B

MOGAMMAD ADAMS

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

CHADLEY-JUNIOR BENJAMIN

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

DANYAAL BOOLEY

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

FINDLAY BRUYNS

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

ASHIRAI CHAORA

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

CARTER CLARKE

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

JARED CYSTER

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

ZAYD DAVIDS

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

ELIJAH DE WET

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

BENJAMIN HENDRICKS

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

THEODORE HESLOP

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

M. YUSHA HOOSAIN

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

EVAN JACOBS

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

YUSHA KAJEE

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

M. SA’OOD LILLAH

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

BLAZE MANUEL

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

ZACH MOSES

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

LWAZI NKOSI

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

AHMAD OSMAN

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

KAI PETERSEN

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

ASIF RAWOOT

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

ZAKARIYA SALIE

The Remarkable Reader is an enthusiastic reader who is always immersed in reading

HUNTER SPIES

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

EESA TAJOODIEN

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

ELI THORNTON

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

ZAC WHITE

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

GRADE 1C

DANIEL AFRICA

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

SAMUEL AHRENS

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

AYYUB BERDIEN

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

HUGO CHARLES

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

M. HAFEEZ EDROS

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

HUNTER FERNANDEZ

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

MIRO GOVENDER

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

JAKE HAMMOND

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

ETHAN HEARD

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

DEEN HOLLAND

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

MAXENCE HOUBART

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

AMMAAR JACOBS

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

ABDUL-HAADI JAKOET

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

YUSUF JHAVERI

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

EZRA KOKOALI

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

MASON MAY

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

DANIEL METTLER

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

EESA MOHAMED

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

ABRAR MUSTAPHA

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

SAMUEL RYAN

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

RAEED SHABOODIEN

The Talented Techie demonstrates skill with technology

JED STOBER

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

KIAN STRYDOM

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

KADEN VAN NELSON

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

JAMES WOODS

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

GRADE 1D

LUCA ARENDSE

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

YAHYA ARIEFDIEN

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

HAMZAH DANIELS

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

CAMERON DE SOUSA

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

ELIJAH EHRENREICH

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

GRAYSON FORTUIN

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

KYE FULLER

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

COLE GELAND

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

GRADE 2

GRADE 2A

ALBERTYN AADAM

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

ARENDSE NUH

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

BEUKES ZION

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

BRAY YUSUF

The Talented Techie demonstrates skill with technology

CASSIEM AYAN

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

CASWELL-DIEDERICKS KAI

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

GRIFFIN JACOBS

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

DANIEL KING

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

KONNOR LAMBERT

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

MALAKAI MASELLA

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

AVUYA MBATHA

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

UNAKO MENZE

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

RICARDO MULLER

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

TROY NAUDE

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

FAULMANN ZACHARIAH

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

FULLER LOGAN

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

HENDERSON ZACHARY

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

JORDAAN DANIEL

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

KOORTS SEBASTIAN

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

MAJIEDT JEREMIAH

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

MEYERS M. QAAHIR

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

LIVUYILE NCEKA

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

LOGAN NIEUWOUDT

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

ASHER NOTCUTT

The Remarkable Reader is an enthusiastic reader who is always immersed in reading

FINN OWEN JONES

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

YUSHA PARKER

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

NICHOLAS SANKAR

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

GABRIEL SCHNUGH

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

MIKA’IL SLABBERT

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

NACERODIEN AADAM

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

NAWEJ TSHITEMB ITAJ

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

NOOR YAQEEN

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

PALMER LIAM

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

PETERSEN KIAN

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

QANQASHE SIMAMKELE

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

SAID MIKA EEL

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

SALLIE AYAAN

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

SEAWARD HUNTER

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

SIMS SAMUEL

The Remarkable Reader is an enthusiastic reader who is always immersed in reading

VAN TONDER ZACH

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

VEENENDAAL M. YAQEEN

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

WHITEHEAD TYLER

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

GRADE 2B

HIRO ABRAHAMS

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

CARTER-JOHN ARISTIDOU

The Remarkable Reader is an enthusiastic reader who is always immersed in reading

YAQOOB BERDIEN

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

LIME BOOI

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

DYLAN BRAMDAW

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

UWAIS BREY

The Talented Techie demonstrates skill with technology

KIAN CAMPBELL

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

SHENNEN CHETTY

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

DAMON DOIDGE

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

DEEN FRIESLAAR

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

NOOGH FAKIR

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

EESA GIRE

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

YASHIL KOOVERJEE

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

LISOLAM KUSE

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

AZARIAH LYNCH

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

ISAIAH MARNIVAL

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

ZANE MOSES

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

M. YASEEN MUKUDDEM

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

YUSHA OMAR

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

EESA SABAN

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

CALEB SAMUELS

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

RAQEEB SOEKER

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

NATHAN SOLOMONS

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

ZURIEL VENKATIAH

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

CALEB VERMEULEN

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

ADAM WORRALL

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

GRADE 2C

TAYIB ABRAHAMS

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

BLAKE ADAMS

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

GABRIEL BOTHA

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

M ZAKARIYA EDROS

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

ADAM FERNANDEZ

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

CAMDEN FREDERICKS

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

DANYAAL FRIESLAAR

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

IMAAD GAFFOOR

The Talented Techie demonstrates skill with technology

ABDUL MALIK GOOL

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

ANATHI GQENCU

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

HAMZA HOOSEN

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

AARYAN JACOBS

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

RAAQIB JAMODIEN

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

SAMUEL JOE

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

LUKE KEY

The Talented Techie demonstrates skill with technology

RAIQ KHAN

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

LEO KLOPPERS

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

ZACH LA FLEUR

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

BENJAMIN LEADER

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

JAXXON LUDSKI

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

FINN MCFARLANE

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

WILLIAM MURIE

The Remarkable Reader is an enthusiastic reader who is always immersed in reading

OWEN ROOS

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

LUCA SCOTT

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

YUSUF SULEMAN

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

JAMES THOMSON

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

GRADE 2D

ZAKARIYA ADSHADE

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

MASON BREDA

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

KENZO CONROY

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

EVAN CRONJE

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

AMAAN DANIELS

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

NATHANIEL DREYER

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

ARTHUR DULLIER

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

ZAYD BIN HAMMAD GAMIELDIEN

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

M.SAMIR ISAACS

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

AYUB ISMAIL

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

GRADE 3

GRADE 3A

M. SAHIB ABRAHAMS

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

DYLAN BOYD

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

MATT CUBA

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

JUDE CUPIDO

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

AADAM DAVIDS

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

SAMUEL ENGLISH

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

ETHAN ESTERHUYSEN

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

HAMZAH KHAN

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

DYLAN MILES

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

ISA MOHAMMED

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

TAIB MOSAVAL

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

KAI NAICKER

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

CONOR NEL

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

LULONKE NTLABATI

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

QAASIM PARKER

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

LEO APOLLOS SAMUELS

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

ZACH SCOTT

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

ZIAH SIMPSON

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

SAYED THOMPSON

The Orderly Organiser Is always efficient and organised

TASHREEQ GEYER

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

RICHARD HOSKINS

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

TRYSTAN JAMES

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

SEAN KEMBO

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

OLIVER LINDSAY

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

ALEX LOTTERING

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

JADON MAVESERE

The Talented Techie demonstrates skill with technology

ELI MENTOR

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

MASON MOOSAJIE

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

YUSUF OSMAN

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

ELI ROODE

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

ROSS ROOS

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

ENZOKUHLE SOCI

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

UMAR SUMSODIEN

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

UMAR TOOTLA

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

ISRAEL VAN EEDEN

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

DANIEL VAN REENEN

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

ARTHUR VAUGHAN

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

GRADE 3B

M. ADAM ABRAHAMS

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

CHRISTIAN BOTHA

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

SAADIQ BREY

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

TRISTAN COOK

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

MASON DANIELS

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

ZAIN GANIEF

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

GABRIEL HAGER

The Remarkable Reader is an enthusiastic reader who is always immersed in reading

XAVIER HOUBART

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

BEN HUMPHRIES

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

LAKHANYA KAKANA

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

FINLEY KLOPPER

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

JARRYD MANWARING

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

LIAM MEYER

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

RILEY NASSON

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

PASCAL NEL

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

ISA PARKER

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

YAQUB PARKER

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

ZAMEER PYNE

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

JULIAN SCHNUGH

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

DANYAAL SOLOMON

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

LIAM THWAITS

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

SAMUEL VAN SCHALKWYK

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

ISA VINOOS

The Remarkable Reader is an enthusiastic reader who is always immersed in reading

HUDSON WEAVIND

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

JAMES WILSON

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

GRADE 3C

SEBASTIAN ARENDSE

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

ESA AYUB

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

AZARIUS CHELLAKOOTY

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

JUSTIN HONNEYSETT

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

RIDHA JACOBS

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

JAMES JOOSTE

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

THAAKIR KAFAAR

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

AADAM KASU

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

YA’QUB KHAN

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

MATTAO KIEL

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

BENJAMIN LE ROUX

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

AMAN LEE SHUE LING

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

QASIM MOHAMED

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

BENJAMIN PARKER

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

M. YASEEN RUSTIN

The Orderly Organiser is always efficient and organised

DANIEL RYAN

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

MASON SCHENCK

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

GIAN SCHILDER

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

BLAKE SMITH

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

EMMANUEL SMITH

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

SA-AD TOOTLA

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

QAA’ID WILLIAMS

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

GRADE 3D

M. AZAD ABRAHAMS

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

ZAID ALLIE

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

LUKE BENNETT

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

CORBAN BLAKE

The Accomplished Artist demonstrates skill in the arts

MATTHEW BUSBY

The Innovative Ideas always has creative and new ideas

ISRAEL DE REUCK

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

M. YAQEEN DOLLIE

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

ZAKARIYAH FINCH

The Talented Techie demonstrates skill with technology

BENJAMIN FURNISH

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

YUSHA GAMIELDIEN

The Hysterical Humourist always fills the classroom with laughter

ASHER GUEDES

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

ALEXANDER HAUPT

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

CAMERON HUDSON

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

UMAR JHAVERI

The Talented Techie demonstrates skill with technology

LUCA LORENZO

The Patient Problem Solver demonstrates tenacity and determination when faced with a challenge

THEO PARKER

The Remarkable Writer has a talent for creative writing

FINNEGAN PASK

The Talented Techie demonstrates skill with technology

BLAKE PAULSEN

The Outstanding Optimist always sees the glass half full in any situation.

BENJAMIN RAUBENHEIMER

The Sensational Speaker demonstrates skill in public speaking

YASEEN RAWOOT

The Fantastic Friend is always there when a friend is in need

EMRE SAID

The Remarkable Reader is an enthusiastic reader who is always immersed in reading

SLADE SAMUELS

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

HIOMBO SHAKO-AHUKA

The Likeable Leader is a natural leader who gets along with everyone

JOEL ULSTER

The Methodical Mathematician is skilled in logic and Mathematics

LOGAN VAN VOIGHT

The Honourable Helper is always willing to lend a helping hand

LUKE WILLIAMS

The Incredible Improvement has worked very hard to improve

TROPHY CERTIFICATES

HIOMBO SHAKO-AHUKA

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

ASHER GUEDES

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

ITAJ NAWEJ TSHITEMB

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

DANIEL RYAN

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

MUHAMMAD QAAHIR

MEYERS

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

ZURIEL VENKATIAH

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

HAMZA HOOSEN

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

MASON SCHENCK

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

ZACHARY HENDERSON

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

BENJAMIN RAUBENHEIMER

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

TRYSTAN JAMES

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

JAMES WILSON

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

SAMUEL VAN SCHALKWYK

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

CALEB SAMUELS

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

GRAYSON FORTUIN

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

ISA VINOOS

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

ARTHUR VAUGHAN

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

ELI ROODE

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

MASON MOOSAJIE

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

AMAN LEE SHUE LING

Merit Award

Practice and diligence in Music

TRYSTAN JAMES

Afrikaans Trophy

Afrikaans in Grade 3

BENJAMIN FURNISH

Frye Trophy

Creative Writing in Grade 3

QAA’ID WILLIAMS

Maths Trophy

Mathematics in Grade 3

JOEL ULSTER

Forbes Smith Trophy

Reading in Grade 3

TASHREEQ GEYER

Breakthrough Trophy

Most Improved Reader in Grade 3 (fluency & comprehension)

HUDSON WEAVIND

Van Der Horst Trophy

Achievement in Art in Grade 3

DANIEL RYAN

Beverley Bailey Trophy

Most Promising Recorder Player

THEO PARKER

Craig Smith Trophy

Best Junior Phase Swimmer

BENJAMIN RAUBENHEIMER

Cricket Trophy

Most Promising U9 Cricket Player

ASHER GUEDES

Hockey Trophy

Most Promising U9 Hockey Player

LOGAN VAN VOIGHT

Louw Trophy

Most Promising U9 Rugby Player

PASCAL NEL

Margie Titren Trophy

Gentleman of the Year in Grade 3

Honour Awards

INTERMEDIATE PHASE PRIZE GIVING PRIZE WINNERS

Honour Awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement are awarded to top learners in the grade per subject and to boys who achieve an annual average of 80% and above.

Merit Awards

Merit Awards for Academic Excellence are awarded to boys who achieve an annual average of 70%–79%.

Diligence Awards

Diligence awards are awarded to boys who have shown a dedication to their school work and have applied themselves diligently during the year.

Wording for Prizes:

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for first in class

• Honours Award for first in English

• Honours Award for first in Afrikaans

• Honours Award for first Social Sciences

• Honours Award for first in Life Skills

• Honours Award for Top Achiever in Grade

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

• Academic Merit Award

• Dedication to Jazz Band

• Exceptional Progress in Music

• Diligence Award

GRADE 4

GRADE 4A

SALIH CAJEE

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

• Academic Merit Award

CHARLEY CARIKAS

• Academic Honours Award

ROURKE DANIELS

• Academic Honours Award

ISA GAMILDIEN

• Academic Merit Award

RAAZIQ JAINOODIEN

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for first in class

• Honours Award for first in English

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

MOHAMMED SA’EED KHAN

• Diligence Award

NU’MAN KHAN

• Academic Merit Award

FINLEY KOKOALI

• Academic Merit Award

NOAH LEE FRANCA

• Academic Merit Award

DAVID MALYON

• Academic Merit Award

CAEL MCFARLANE

• Academic Honours Award

ZIDAAN OSMAN

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

SALMAAN PETERSEN

• Academic Honours Award

MUGAMMAD AY-YAAD RAHIM

• Academic Merit Award

FAYYAD SAAL

• Academic Merit Award

JASON WARNER

• Academic Merit Award

GRADE

4B

TYLER BENJAMIN

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

EZEKIEL CAMPBELL

• Academic Merit Award

DEAN FERNANDEZ

• Academic Merit Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

ZAKARIYYA ISMAIL

• Academic Honours Award

ABDUL QAADIR KASU

• Academic Honours Award

AYYUB KHAN

• Academic Merit Award

YAQEEN KHAN

• Academic Merit Award

MOHAMMAD QAA’ID

LAHER

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

FREDDIE LE ROUX

• Academic Honours Award

ZUKO LOLWANA

• Academic Honours Award

MUHAMMAD YUNUS MANUEL

• Academic Merit Award

BENJAMIN MORGAN

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

TARHU-BAWO

NQUBELANI

• Diligence Award

ABDULLAH SCHROEDER

• Academic Merit Award

DYLAN SYMMONDS

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

• Honours Award for first in class

MATTHEW THEUNISSEN

• Academic Merit Award

LEE VALENTINE

• Academic Merit Award

GRADE 4C

KALLEN CARVER

• Academic Merit Award

YACOOB DAMON

• Academic Merit Award

JAKE DEAN

• Academic Merit Award

CALEB GELAND

• Academic Merit Award

CONNOR GROBLER

• Academic Merit Award

ZAEEM HARGEY

• Academic Merit Award

JAKE HELLENBERG

• Diligence Award

EESA HENDRICKS

• Academic Merit Award

ETHAN LEVER

• Academic Merit Award

DANIEL MARNEWECK

• Academic Merit Award

ALEXANDER MCARTHUR

• Academic Merit Award

AARIZ MAZEMA

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for first in class

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

GRADE 5

GRADE 5A

CONNOR AMOS

• Academic Merit Award

ADAM CRONJE

• Academic Merit Award

JOEL DAMON

• Academic Merit Award

DANIEL DAVIDS

• Academic Honours Award

BRANDON FAASEN

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

DEEN GAMIELDIEN

• Academic Merit Award

LIAM MENTOR

• Academic Merit Award

GRAYSON ONIA

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

ZACH SAMUELS

• Academic Merit Award

KIAN SMITH

• Academic Merit Award

DANIEL THOMSON

• Academic Merit Award

GRADE 4D

AQEEL ABRAHAMS

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

ZAYDAAN ABRAHAMS

• Academic Merit Award

ZAYDAAN ADAMS

• Academic Merit Award

RAFE CUNNINGHAM

• Academic Merit Award

RHYS LIDDLE

• Academic Merit Award

LUCA MANUEL

• Academic Honours Award

THAAKIR MARAIS

• Academic Merit Award

ZAKARIYAH MOHAMED

• Diligence Award

JONATHAN

GREYVENSTEIN

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

JACK JOUBERT

• Academic Merit Award

AHMAD KAMEDIEN

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for first in class

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

MASON MEYER

• Academic Merit Award

MUHAMMAD SHREEF

• Diligence Award

BRANDON STEELE

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

DYLAN VAN VUUREN

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

SI HAN ZHANG

• Academic Merit Award

GRADE 5B

HUDSON AHRENS

• Academic Merit Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

BLAKE DAVIDZ

• Academic Merit Award

ZAKARIYYA PALEKER

• Academic Merit Award

SAMUEL RENTZKE

• Academic Honours Award

NOAH SCHOEMAN

• Academic Merit Award

AARON SMITH

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for first in class

• Honours Award for first in Afrikaans

• Honours Award for first in Natural Sciences and Technology

• Honours Award for first in Mathematics

• Honours Award for Top Achiever in Grade 4

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

BRYCE SYMMONDS

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for first Social Sciences

• Honours Award for first in Life Skills

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

CRAIG ULSTER

• Academic Merit Award

COOPER WEAVIND

• Academic Merit Award

LWAZI DLAMINI

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

YAQEEN EBRAHIM

• Academic Honours Award

YAHYA KADER

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for first in class

• Academic Top 10 in All Four Terms

TANAY KOOVERJEE

• Academic Merit Award

LUCA LEWIS

• Academic Merit Award

IBRAHIM MOHAMED

• Academic Merit Award

CASPARUS NEL

• Diligence Award

COHEN NEL

• Academic Merit Award

NAZARIO SEWNARAIN

• Academic Merit Award

ZACHARY VAUGHAN

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

ADAM WOLMARANS

• Academic Honours Award

GRADE 5C

RIYAAD ABRAHAMS

• Academic Honours Award

TIMOTHY BRAMDAW

• Academic Honours Award

MATAI CASTLE

• Academic Merit Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

IZAAN FAKIR

• Academic Merit Award

YUSUF KANJEE

• Academic Merit Award

KALE KOOPMAN

• Academic Merit Award

JOSH MAVESERE

• Academic Merit Award

RAAMIZ MOHAMED

GRADE 6

GRADE 6A

MUHAMMED SUHAIL

ABDULLAH

• Academic Merit Award

ALEXANDER BOTHA

• Academic Merit Award

NIC CENTURIER HARRIS

• Academic Merit Award

AHMAD CONRAD

• Academic Merit Award

JACK COOPER

• Honours Awards for Excellence in Drama

LACHLAN CUNNINGHAM

• Academic Merit Award

MATTHEW DE FREITAS

• Diligence Award

• Academic Merit Award

JOSHUA NAUDE

• Academic Merit Award

UTHMAAN PARKER

• Academic Honours Award

YUSUF PARKER

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for First in Class

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

ADAM ROSE

• Academic Merit Award

UWAIS SAMAAI

• Academic Merit Award

ADAM VAN DER BERGH

• Diligence Award

LOGAN VENTER

• Academic Merit Award

GRADE 5D

MIKA-EEL ABRAHAMS

• Academic Merit Award

CONNOR ADONIS

• Academic Merit Award

AVI ARENDSE

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

JACK BARNETT

• Academic Merit Award

CADE BAXTER

• Academic Merit Award

DANIEL BUXTON

• Academic Honours Award

ZACH DE LANGE

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Top Achiever in Grade 5

• Honours Award for first in class

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

• Honours Award for first in English

• Honours Award for first in Afrikaans

• Honours Award for first in Natural Sciences and Technology

• Honours Award for first in Social Sciences

• Honours Award for first in Life Skills

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

YASIN FAKIR

• Academic Merit Award

MUNEER GANI

• Academic Merit Award

JOSH-JAMES HENDRICKSE

• Diligence Award

SHUAYB ISAACS

• Academic Merit Award

ZUBAYR JACOBS

• Academic Merit Award

ADAM JANSEN

• Academic Merit Award

HARUN JOHNSTONE

• Academic Merit Award

RAPHA KING

• Academic Merit Award

ADAM KLOPPERS

• Academic Merit Award

CONNOR LE ROUX

• Academic Merit Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

AASHIQ LOGDAY

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

• Honours Award for first in Mathematics

ZACH MCDONALD

• Academic Honours Award

IMRAAN MOHAMED-BABA

• Academic Honours Award

ELIJAH RUSHIN

• Academic Merit Award

DAMIEN TABERER

• Academic Honours Award

TYLER VAN JAARSVELD

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

UTHMAAN EBRAHIM

• Academic Honours Award

MUSA ISAACS

• Academic Merit Award

CALEB JAMES

• Academic Merit Award

REECE JOHNSTON

• Academic Merit Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

BRETT LIDDELL

• Honours award for first in class

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

• Academic Honours Award

AARON MATTHEWS

• Academic Merit Award

ETHAN NEL

• Academic Merit Award

RAEED SAMAAI

• Academic Merit Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

TLHOLO SELEMELA

• Honours Award for Excellence in Drama

DALLIN VAN ZYL

• Academic Honours Award

GRADE 6B

ZUBAYR ABRAHAMS

• Academic Merit Award

CHANNING BARNES

• Academic Merit Award

RAGHEED CARRIEM

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

• Academic Merit Award

ZAC FLOWERS

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours award for top achiever in Grade 6

• Honours award for first in class

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

• Honours Award for first in Social Sciences

• Honours Award for first in Afrikaans

HAYDEN GROBLER

• Academic Honours Award

NAVEED HARON

• Academic Merit Award

JASON HURD

• Academic Merit Award

CHIBUZOR IGILIGE

• Academic Honours Award

AQEEL LAHER

• Academic Honours Award

COHEN PARKERSON

• Excellence in Drama

MAX PEREIRA

• Academic Merit Award

CAMERON QUINN

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

• Honours Award for first in English

• Honours Award for first in Natural Sciences & Technology

• Honours Award for first in Life Skills

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

RAA-ID SAID

• Diligence Award

TAULIEB SAMBO

• Academic Merit Award

JOEL SMITH

• Academic Merit Award

MUSA SUMSODIEN

• Academic Merit Award

DANIEL VERDON

• Academic Merit Award

KAYDEN VERMAAK

• Academic Merit Award

GRADE 6C

MUHAMMAD THAQIB

ABRAHAMS

• Academic Merit Award

ABDUL-GANAAN ADAMS

• Academic Merit Award

RAGHIEB CONNELLY

• Academic Merit Award

KAYD DE KLERK

• Academic Merit Award

ZAKI EBRAHIM

• Honours Award for first in class

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

ANSAAR GAFFOOR

• Academic Merit Award

OSCAR HOWES

• Academic Merit Award

SETH LAWRENCE

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

ZANOVUYO LOLWANA

• Honours Award for first in Maths

• Academic Honours Award

MAX MEYER

• Academic Merit Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Drama

Matthew Moyce

• Academic Merit Award

MOHAMMED SULEMAN

• Academic Merit Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

ETHAN SWIEGERS

• Diligence Award

NICHOLAS TALJAARD

• Academic Honours Award

GRADE 6D

TAHIR ABRAHAMS

• Academic Merit Award

YAQIN ABRAHAMS

• Academic Merit Award

FARAZ ADAMS

• Diligence Award

MUHAMMAD RAADHI

DAMON

• Academic Merit Award

ADAM FRIDAY

• Academic Merit Award

EWAN HILL

• Academic Merit Award

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

CAIDEN JOHNSON

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

LIAM LAMB

• Honours Award for first in class

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

• Academic Honours Award

MICHAEL MAYHEW

• Academic Merit Award

ALEXANDER RUNNALLS

• Academic Merit Award

NOAH SAMUELS

• Academic Merit Award

SETH WILLOUGHBY

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

PREFECTS 2025

SENIOR PRIZE GIVING

Honour Awards

Honour Awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement are awarded to top learners in the grade per subject and to boys who achieve an annual average of 80% and above.

Merit Awards

Merit Awards for Academic Excellence are awarded to boys who achieve an annual average of 70%–79%.

Diligence Awards

Diligence awards are awarded to boys who have shown a dedication to their school work and have applied themselves diligently during the year.

Wording for Prizes:

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for first in class

• Honours Award for first in English

• Honours Award for first in Afrikaans

• Honours Award for first Social Sciences

• Honours Award for first in Life Skills

• Honours Award for Top Achiever in Grade 7

• Honours Award for Top 10 in All Four Terms

• Honours Award for Excellence in Art

• Academic Merit Award

• Dedication to Jazz Band

• Exceptional Progress in Music

• Diligence Award

GRADE 7 PRIZE WINNERS

GRADE 7A

REZA EBRAHIM

• Academic Merit Award

RAYYAAN ESSACK

• Academic Merit Award

DANIEL FABING

• Academic Merit Award

MASON FOURIE

• Academic Merit Award

• Excellence in Art

• Excellence in Drama

RADHEE HENDRICKS

• Academic Merit Award

• Excellence in Drama

LUKE JACOBS

• Academic Honours Award

MIKAEEL JACOBS

• Academic Merit Award

MIKA’IL MANIE

• Academic Merit Award

YORK MARTHINUSSEN

• Diligence Award

RONALDO MULLER

• Academic Merit Award

• Excellence in Drama

VISHAL NARAN

• Honours Award for First in Class

• Honours Award for Top 10 in all four terms

• Academic Honours Award

• Excellence in Art

ALEX OOSTERWYK

• Academic Merit Award

• Excellence in Art

THEO ROUSE

• Academic Merit Award

ALEX SCHOEMAN

• Academic Merit Award

NALA SELEMELA

• Academic Merit Award

• Excellence in Drama

JACK STAKEMIRE

• Academic Honours Award

• Excellence in Drama

GRADE 7B

ZAID ABDURAHMAN

• Academic Merit Award

• Excellence in Drama

NIYAAZ ALLIE

• Academic Merit Award

MOHAMMAD FAYYAAD BERDIEN

• Academic Merit Award

ARI BULMER

• Academic Merit Award

DANIEL BUXEY

• Academic Merit Award

SETH ELLIOTT

• Diligence

CONNOR HAUPT

• Academic Merit Award

MOGAMAT QAASIM KHAN

• Academic Merit Award

ADAM KUHN

• Academic Honours Award

• Academic Top 10 for all Four Terms

OLIVER LAPAGE

• Academic Honours Award

SHAILIN LOTTERS

• Academic Merit Award

• Excellence in Drama

MAXIMUS MELVILL

• Academic Honours Award

MOHAMED ISMA-EEL MEYERS

• Academic Merit Award

DANIEL O’ BRIEN

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for first in class

• Academic Honours Award

• Excellence in Art

GABRIEL PETERS

• Academic Honours Award

KHALID PETERSEN

• Academic Merit Award

CARTER SAUNDERS

• Academic Merit Award

NICHOLAS WALKER-SMITH

• Academic Honours Award

LIAM WILSON

• Excellence in Drama

GRADE 7C

ABDULLAH ABRAHAMS

• Academic Honours Award

TAHRIR DE VRIES

• Academic Honours Award

• Academic Honours Award

• Excellence in Drama

JOEL EMMANUEL

• Academic Merit Award

MIJWAAD HASWARY

• Academic Merit Award

• Excellence in Art

DANIEL HENRIQUES

• Diligence

• Excellence in Drama

RAYYAAN HOOSEN

• Academic Honours Award

• Academic Honours Award

• Excellence in Art

TAHA JAMAL

• Academic Honours Award

JOHN KALOGEROPOULOS

• Academic Honours Award

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for First In Class

TYLER MARTIN

• Academic Merit Award

ABDU DAYYAAN MATHEWS

• Excellence in Drama

UMAIR PATEL

• Academic Merit Award

BENJAMIN RENTZKE

• Academic Honours Award

NATHAN SCHEEPERS

• Academic Merit Award

RILEY SCHENCK

• Academic Merit Award

MOEKETSI SKEYI

• Academic Merit Award

GRADE 7D

MATTHEW ABRAHAMS

• Diligence Award

SETH DAVIDS

• Academic Honours Award

PATRICE EBOBISSE-BILLE

• Academic Honours Award

• Academic Honours Award

• Honours Award for First In Class

• Excellence in Art

ALEXANDER ERASMUS

• Academic Merit Award

JOSHUA GONSALVES

• Academic Honours Award

• Excellence in Art

JONAH HAGER

• Academic Honours Award

• Excellence in Art

ZACHARY HANSLO

• Academic Merit Award

KAI HARALDSEN

• Academic Honours Award

• Excellence in Art

• Excellence in Drama

YUNUS HOOSAIN

• Academic Honours Award

MUHAMMAD JHAVERI

• Academic Honours Award

BENJAMIN KLEINTJIES

• Academic Merit Award

SIYABONGA MKHONTO

• Academic Merit Award

DAMON PETERSEN

• Academic Merit Award

JOSH SCHULLER

• Academic Honours Award

SPECIAL AWARDS SPECIAL AWARDS GRADE 4 & 5

Service Awards

Early Act Shield for Dedication and Commitment to the Early Act Club

BRANDEN FAASEN (GR 5)

Culture Awards

WBJS Award for Excellent Junior Artwork

HUDSON AHRENS (GR 5)

Award for Dedicated Service and Commitment to the Intermediate Choir

LUKE LAWRENCE (GR 5)

Top Intermediate Music Performer

TIMOTHY BRAMDAW (GRADE 5)

Award for Dedicated Service and Commitment to the Recorder Ensemble

TIMOTHY BRAMDAW (GRADE 5)

Award for Dedicated Service and Commitment to the Reading Band

BRANDON STEELE (GR 5)

Sports Awards

Jaffe Award for Junior Chess Player  of the Year

RAAZIQ JAINOODIEN (GR 4)

J. Killingbeck Award for Junior Swimmer of the Year

BRANDON STEELE (GR 5)

Nicholas Pattenden Award for the Junior Hockey Player of the Year

AARON SMITH (GR 4)

Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Award for Junior Cricketer of the Year

RIYAAD ABRAHAMS (GR 5)

Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Award for Junior Rugby Player of the Year

JOSHUA NAUDE (GR 5)

Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Award for Junior Athlete of the Year

YASIN FAKIR (GR 5)

Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Award for Junior Water Polo Player of the Year

MOHAMED ZUHAYR MEYERS (GRADE 5)

Berry Award for Junior CrossCountry runner of the year

SAMUEL RENTZKE (GRADE 4)

Fine Family Bursary Recipient LIHLE NDABENI (GRADE 5)

All Rounders

Cowley Award for the Grade 4 All-rounder

RAFE CUNNINGHAM

Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Award for the Grade 5 All-rounder

AASHIQ LOGDAY

SPECIAL/PREMIER AWARDS GRADE 6 & 7

Service Awards

Library Trophy for Dedication, Commitment and Service to the Library

JOHN KALOGEROPOULOS (GR. 7)

Award for Dedicated Service and Commitment to the Senior Choir

RONALDO MULLER

Ensemble Trophy for Dedication and commitment to string ensemble

JASON HURD (GR. 6)

Ensemble Trophy for Dedication and commitment to the jazz band

RAYYAAN HOOSEN (GR. 7)

Epworth Award for Dedication and commitment to concert band

LIAM WILSON (GR. 7)

Media Club Commitment 100+ hours

NICHOLAS WALKER-SMITH (GR. 7)

Culture Awards

Durnam Award for Outstanding Performance in a Production

MAX MEYER (GR 6)

Allison Murray Award for Drama Performer of the Year

MASON FOURIE (GR. 7)

Top Senior Music Performer PATRICE EBOBISSE-BILLE (GR. 7)

Instrumental Music

JOSH SCHULLER (GR. 7)

Bob Adshade Award for Outstanding Artwork

RAYYAAN HOOSEN (GR. 7)

De Stadler Award for Excellent Senior Artwork

JOSHUA GONSALVES (GR. 7)

Sports Awards

Slayen Award for Senior Chess Player of the Year

ZAC FLOWERS (GR. 6)

Bank Award for Senior Tennis player of the year

BENJAMIN RENTZKE (GR. 7)

Smit Award for Senior Water Polo player of the year

MOHAMED ISMA-EEL MEYERS (GR. 7)

Grant Petersen Senior Hockey player of the year

ADAM KUHN (GR. 7)

S. King Senior Swimmer of the year

JEREMY BLAKE (GR. 7)

Jacques Kallis Award for Senior Cricketer of the Year

NIYAAZ ALLIE (GR. 7)

Allen Lamb award for the Batsman of the year

NIYAAZ ALLIE (GR. 7)

WBJS trophy for the Bowler of the year

NIYAAZ ALLIE (GR. 7)

Lloyd Award for the Senior Squash Player of the Year

MICHAEL MAYHEW (GRADE 6)

Badenhorst Award for Senior Rugby player of the year

MIKAEEL FRIESLAAR (GR. 7)

Neville Ryley Award for Senior Athlete of the Year

SETH DAVIDS (GR. 7)

Sam Newman Award for CrossCountry

BUCHULE MAPONOPONO (GR 7)

Wynberg Old Boys’ Union Award for Sportsman of the year

MIKAEEL FRIESLAAR (GR. 7)

Academic Awards

Dux Award for Top Academic Achievement in Grade 7

VISHAL NARAN (GR. 7)

Spur Award for Entrepreneurship in Grade 7

JACK STAKEMIRE

MASON FOURIE

RADHEE HENDRICKS

EBRAHIM MOHAMED

RONALDO MULLER

WOBU Award for Top Achiever in Mathematics in Grade 7

VISHAL NARAN

Fine Award for Top Achiever in English in Grade 7

VISHAL NARAN

Top Academic Achiever for Life Orientation in Grade 7

VISHAL NARAN

First In Grade 7 for Creative Arts

RAYYAAN HOOSEN

WBJS Award for Top Achiever in Afrikaans in Grade 7

JOHN KALOGEROPOULOS

Top Academic Achiever for EMS

JOHN KALOGEROPOULOS

WOBU Award for Top Achiever in Natural Sciences in Grade 7

JOHN KALOGEROPOULOS

Boardman Award for Top Achiever in Technology in Grade 7

JOHN KALOGEROPOULOS

WOBU Award for Top Achiever in Social Sciences in Grade 7

JOHN KALOGEROPOULOS

All Rounder Award

Alf Morris Award for the Grade 6 All-rounder

BRETT LIDDELL

Arnold Lorie Award for the All-rounder of the Year in Grade 7

RONALDO MULLER

GRADE R

The year started with a very exciting and busy first term. We opened a fourth class and welcomed just under a hundred new pupils into our beautiful newly upgraded building.

The boys soon made new friends and settled into the rhythm of our school morning.

Our first term outing was to the Museum in Hout Bay where we learnt about the different types of limpids and other creatures found in rock pools. This was followed by a walk to the rock pools where we managed to find all the creatures we had been learning about.

All the Grade Rs participated in the Inter-house Sports Day held at the high school. They each ran a flat race and also a fun sack race.

Term 2 commenced and we welcomed Mrs Grant back from maternity leave to be the teacher in the fourth class. Our outing this term was to Rosen Castle where the boys learnt how various businesses work, namely Checkers, an animal hospital, eTV weather station and a bakery. We invited all the moms to spend a busy morning with us and spoilt them with songs, poems and delicious cupcakes. Just before our national voting day, we in Grade R, all had to cast a vote for the most exciting equipment for our garden.

Term 3 was filled with fun activities and we celebrated Father’s Day by inviting all the dads and other important male figures to spend quality time with their sons/grandsons. What fun these important people had sliding down our slide! Our outing was a morning at the Peter Clark Art Centre where we made clay dinosaurs. This was followed by

our Mini Olympics where the boys participated in the high jump, flat race, long jump and tennis ball throw, to mention but a few of the activities on offer. The boys participated in inter-house cross-country races, we were delighted to see strong runners amongst our Grade Rs.

‘Dress up as your favourite book character’ day was a hit with the boys. Well done to all the moms who put together such cute outfits. At the end of the term we also had a ‘dress up as a pirate’ day.

Term 4 saw Tracy come to visit along with her reptile friends to show to the boys. Our boys all participated in a splash gala, we had a fun Halloween day and walked to Maynardville for a picnic as our final outing of the year.

On the last day of school the boys were encouraged to come to school in their pyjamas for a movie experience.

A jam-packed year with lots of fun for all. In addition to the Academic skills to be celebrated and congratulated on, there were also lots of firsts: first time logging in to the computers unaided, first time riding a bicycle without training wheels, the loss of many teeth and learning to share, wait our turn and care for others.

We would like to thank all the assistants for giving selflessly to making each child’s journey throughout the year a happy one. Thank you also to the parents who have helped with lifts for outings and who have supported us so well in all our fundraising activities.

–

Mrs M-L Townsend

MOTHER’S DAY VISIT

GRADE R

GRADE RA

BACK ROW: Ms Shahiema Jephta, Mikaeel Cozyn, Sebastian Nel, Aadam Hanslo, Yaqeen Pathan, Elijah Felton, Aroosh O’Doyle, Kai Newman (Lamb), Zeek Daniels, Zhafar Majiet, Ms Shante-Leigh Kannemeyer,

MIDDLE ROW: Michael Simpson, Indakhe Sikhepe, Caden Mostert, Kallan Brown, Calix Meyer, Caleb Amos, Uthmaan Jacobs, Alex Kilpin, Ayaan Jamodien,

FRONT ROW: Jake Van Jaarsveld, Liam Kleu, Qaaid Ebrahim, Leo Watters, Aydin Mohamed, Jake de Beer, Daniel Taylor

GRADE RB

BACK ROW: Ms Hannah Woodhead, Jake Bourne, Matthew Peck, Gray Darocha, Hunter Haddon, Abdullah Hoosen, Harrison Oosthuizen, Jabulani Van Schalkwyk, Ayrton Meyer, Yaqub Vinoos, Miss Cailyn Pick

MIDDLE ROW: Benjamin Lawrence, Mikael Finch, Tristan Niemann, Jax Cottle, Yahya Fakir, David Cyfers, Eli Thomas

FRONT ROW: Reign Nasson, Kabir Davids, Tahir Kooverjee, Theo Manley, Cole Hendricks, Hugo Hector, Blake Tobias

GRADE RC

BACK ROW: Mrs Jo-dee Paulsen, Toby Vaughan, Tyler Johnson, Umar Ahmed, Aidan Paulsen, Joshua Majiedt, Elijah Geland, Sebastian Abrahamse, Caleb Coller, Thembile Kekana, Ms Kendra Rhode,

MIDDLE ROW: Zion Govender, Zakariyya Marthinus, Sufyaan Van Der Schyff, Eli Yon, Benjamin Lynch, Nazeem Gasnodien, Luca Domburg, FRONT ROW: Henri Ferreira Pinto, Owen Langley, Adam Sity, Zayd Gamieldien, Isa Abdullah, Tristan Pillay, Sheraan Bailey, Raadhi Wingrove

GRADE RD

BACK ROW: Ms Laurelle Bailey, Abubakr Rahim, Reza Ismail, Fayzil Allie, Liam Overmeyer, Suryansh Veera, Harrison Nombekela, Hayden Naidoo, Imaad Petersen, Haadie Davids

MIDDLE ROW: Theo Gomes Luis, Adam Shreef, Juandre Swarts, Mrs Mary-Lou Townsend, Blake Raatz, Daniel Hendrickse, Caleb Phillips

FRONT ROW: Aydin Van Der Heyden, Eli Sangster, Hunter Fernandez, Reuben Schellingerhout, Alexander Isaacs, Mogammad Williams, Zidaan Jantjies

GRADE RA CLASS WORK

Aadam Hanslo

Daniel Taylor

Jake de Beer

Alex Kilpin

Caden Mostert

Aroosh O’Doyle

Caleb Amos

Ethan Adriaan

Ayaan Jamodien

Calix Meyer

Indakhe Sikhepe

Aydin Mohamed

Michael Simpson

Uthmaan Jacobs

Mikaeel Cozyn

Yaqeen Pathan

Qaaid Ebrahiem

Zeek Daniels

Sebastian Nel

Zhafar Majiet

Elijah Felton

Kai Lamb

Kallan Brown

Leo Watters

GRADE RB CLASS WORK

Abdullah Hoosen

Cole Hendricks

Gray Darocha

Jabulani van Schalkwyk

Aryton Meyer

David Cyfers

Harrison Oosthuizen

Jake Bourne

Benjamin Lawrence

Deen Arendse

Hugo Hector

Jax Cottle

Blake Tobias

Eli Thomas

Hunter Haddon

Liam Dube

Tahir Kooverjee

Yaqub Vinoos

Matthew Peck

Theo Manley

Mikael Finch

Tristan Nieman

Reign Nasson

Yahya Fakir

Kabir Davids

GRADE RC CLASS WORK

Adam Sity

Eli Yon

Joshua Majiedt

Aidan Paulsen

Elijah Geland

Luca Domberg

Benjamin Lynch

Henrique Ferreira Pinto

Sheraan Bailey

Caleb Coller

Isa Abdullah

Sufyaan van der Schyff

Tyler Johnson

Zion Govender

Thembile Kekana

Umar Ahmed

Toby Vaughan

Zakariyah Marthinus

Tristan Pillay

Zayd Gamieldien

Raadhi Wingrove

Sebastian Abrahamse

Nazeem Gasnodien

Owen Langley

Shiloh van der Merwe

GRADE RD CLASS WORK

Abubakr Rahim

Caleb Phillips

Haadie Davids

Adam Shreef

Daniel Hendrickse

Harrison Nombekela

Alexander Isaacs

Eli Sangster

Hayden Naidoo

Aydin Van Der Heyden

Fayzil Allie

Hunter Fernandez

Mogammad Sadiq Williams

Suryansh Veera

Oliver Pask

Theo Gomes Luis

Reuben Schellingerhout

Zidaan Jantjies

Reza Ismail

Imaad Petersen

Juandre Swarts

Koa Lamour Liam Overmeyer

GRADE 1

GRADE 1A

BACK ROW: Jeremy Nel, Hishaam Martin, Ismaeel Abrahams, Mason Masters, Benjamin Sampson, Iviwe Zweni, Tristan Moosajie, Ruari McCabe, Uriah De Reuck, Mueen Gani,

MIDDLE ROW: Johan Tshibwabwa, Jordan Geldenhuys, Lourens Botes, Blake Lewis, Dewey Tom, Muhammad Abdurahman, Qasim Rabin, Xavier Minaar, Basheer Abass, Caden Charles,

FRONT ROW: Lizwi Sajini, Matthew Mc Bride, Levi Howell, Mrs Jinelle Hugo, Zakariyah Noor, Antonio Ferreira Pinto, Nur Dollie

GRADE 1B

BACK ROW: Zakariya Salie, Ahmad Osman, Ashirai Chaora, Mogammad Adams, Mogammad Hoosain, Findlay Bruyns, Theodore Heslop, Ben Hendricks, Yusha Kajee

MIDDLE ROW: Eesa Tajoodien, Evan Jacobs, Zach Moses, Blaze Manuel, Carter Clarke, Kai Petersen, Moegammad Lillah, Jared Cyster, Danyaal Booley, Hunter Spies

FRONT ROW: Chadley-Junior Benjamin, Lwazi Nkosi, Zayd Davids, Mrs Tracy Sims, Asif Rawoot, Eli Thornton, Zac White

GRADE 1C

BACK ROW: Kaden Van Nelson, Maxence Houbart, Kian Strydom, Eesa Mohamed, Hunter Fernandez, Ezra Kokoali, Jake Hammond, Yusuf Jhaveri, Daniel Africa,

MIDDLE ROW: Miro Govender, Daniel Mettler, Mason May, Hugo Charles, Abdul-Haadi Jakoet, Muhammad Hafeez Edros, Jed Stober, Samuel Ryan, James Woods, Ethan Heard,

FRONT ROW: Deen Holland, Ammaar Jacobs, Ayyub Berdien, Miss Daniella Graney, Abrar Mustapha, Raeed Shaboodien, Samuel Ahrens

GRADE 1D

BACK ROW: Avuya Mbatha, Logan Nieuwoudt, Finn Owen Jones, Alexander Van der Ross, Elijah Ehrenreich, Luca Arendse, Cole Geland, Cameron de Sousa

MIDDLE ROW: Yahya Ariefdien, Livuyile Nceka, Unako Menze, Griffin Jacobs, Malakai Masella, Asher Notcutt, Konnor Lambert, Yusha Parker, Troy Naude, Grayson Fortuin

FRONT ROW: Gabriel Schnugh, Ricardo Muller, Hamzah Daniels, Ms Gail Watson, Mika’Il Slabbert, Kye Fuller, Nicholas Sankar

GRADE 1A

My Rockpool Friend

My rockpool friend is Nuran. My rockpool friend is purple. My rockpool friend eats fish algae and coral. My rockpool friend lives on the moon. My rockpool friend plays hide and seek with me. If the sea urchin was to live on the moon. It would dig its prickly body into the moons crater suck up the water and blow a big bubble around him. He will then bounce all around the moon catching moon glowing algae to eat. He is special because he plays soccer with me.

– Nur Dollie

My rockpool friend is rover. He eats pizza and burgers and mcdonalds and hot dogs and ice cream and nuggets. He is orange and green and his mouth is blue. He lives in a house filled with water. We play touch rugby. I think he can adapt to the moon by having suction cups. He is special because he is a very good speller.

– Uriah De Reuck

My rockpool friend is fluflee. He can be los ov colour. My stofish eats chips and burgers. He lives on a manchin. My stofish friend likes to play loodoo. He is special because he has frens. Staff has five arms but sum can hav many. And he likes to play soccer.

– Caden Charles

My rockpool friend is oreo. He is red. He eats doughnuts and sushi. He lives in the jungle. We play hide and seek. He uses its spiens to create electricity it goals so fast that it createts air for itself. It play soccer.

– Ismaeel Abrahams

My rockpool fiend is Tristan. He is red. He eats burgers and pizza and tea. He lives in a boat. If he could live on the moon he would meed special suit to keep wet and safe from no air in space in stead of eating sea weed he would eat special moon plants. We Play Playstation.

– Tristan

Moosajie

My rockpool friend is meesi. He is orange and red. He likes to eat yoghurt and pizza. He lives in the sea. We play rugby together. He will eat the dust off rocks and float around the moon. He is he can play fidgety soccer.

– Mika-eel Titus

A day at the beach

It’s a wonderful day to go to the beach. and I saw People and my friends. My friends helped me build a Sandcastle. and my friend brough a beach ball. and I kicked the ball high.

– Jordan Geldenhuys

Hippos

Did you know a hippopotamus can hold its breathe under water for 5 minutes. A hippo is the third largest mammal except the mammals in the ocean. Did you knowa male hippo is called a bull and a female.

– Mason Masters

Hippos can live up to 40 or 50 yers. Hippos can wai up to 7000 pound. They are one of the biggest Animals in the werld. Tehy can stay under water for 5 minutes. They are dangerous.

– Ruari McCabe

Hippos are dangerous for their agressive attack. They can also live up to 40-50 years. They live in the zoo. they also Eat watermelonsand grass. And hippos have very sharp teeth.

– Benjamin Sampson

Hippos are found in East Africa. They only hunt at night. They only give berth every two yers. They can hold there breath under water for five minutes.

– Zachariyah Noor

GRADE 1A CLASS WORK

Antonio Pinto Ferreira

Hishaam Martin

Levi Howell

Mueen Gani

Basheer Abrahams

Iviwe Zweni

Lizwi Sajini

Qasim Rabin

Blake Lewis

Jeremy Nel

M. Raziq Abdurahman

Xavier Minaar

Dewey Tom

Johan Tshibwabwa

Matthew McBride

GRADE 1B

My Octopus Friend

I have a octopus friend. His name is bob. He lies wit me. He eats fish. We like to play. My friend can clean in one second. We also like to play games on my xbox. He is special because he can play with eight controllers.

– Danyaal Booley

I have a octopus friend. His name is Bob. He is a good octopus friend. He lives with me. He eats pasta. We like to play soccer. My friend can do everything. We also play together. He is special because he is a good friend.

– Elijah De Wet

He is smart. I have a snack with my octopus friend. Jis name is Zac hack. We like to play. He lives next to me. We eats pizza. My friend can play soccer.

– Zac White

I have a fun octopus. His name is samurai x. He is cool. He lives in a fish tank. He eats pizza and burgers. We like to play tennis. My friend can play evey day. We also play playstation. He is special because he picks up my toys.

– Eesa Tajoodien

A Day at the Beach

My family and I went to Strand beach and I plad in the water. Me and my sister were looking for the shell. We went home.

– Zayd Davids

I went to the beach. Me and my cousin played in the sand. Then we dip our feet in the water. Then we dig the sand out. I felt hungry so I ate biscuits.

– M. Sa’ood Lillah

Hippos

Hippos eats people sometimes. They have babis in the water. They are one of the biggest animals. They can be under water fo five minutes.

– Theodore Heslop

Hippos have sharp teeth. Hippos live up to fifteen years. They eats up to 5000 peesis of grass a nint (night). They ar the third heaviest of the giraffe and the rhinoceros. They oso eat watermelons.

– Findlay Bruyns

My Rockpool Friend

He eats pizza. I have something for you. His name is tails. He is special because he can eat a sea crab. We like to watch TV. He favourite colour is blue and red. He live in water. He also has seven moons. He can drive me home.

– Ashirai Chaora

His name is craby pans. He lives on the moon. He is red. He loves checken wings. We like to play fort night. He can addapt to the moon beucse (becuase) he lives on it. He is special beucse he is kind.

– Asif Rawoot

I have a friend. His name is Hoosain. He is a sea anemone. He lives in an underground villa. He owns an audi. He can change colours. He is mostly blue. He eats pizza and drincks water. He is the richest man I know. He can aford to buy anything. He goes to the moon every Saturday. He arives there on Sunday morning. He wheres an anemone suit and we go there together just for fun. We bring food and snacks, toys and lego. He’s special becaus he has all the powers! The end.

– Ahmad Osman

My sea urchin friend, he likes to wach movies with me. He like to eat pizza and a burger. My sea urchin like to play soccer with me. Oh yeah I love my rockpool friend. Jack is my sea urchin name. He is so cool friendly and helpful. We play rough and we watch scary moves and we play roblox on are phones. We like to play sports and we tell us secrets watch tv all day and we buy canterbury clothes from Wynberg Boys Junior school. After we watch Xan Alonso it was a great mach. Then we go home and play games.

– Zach Moses

Afrikaans sinne

Die seester het ses bene.

– Blaze Manuel

GRADE 1B CLASS WORK

Benjamin Hendricks

Evan Jacobs

Lwazi Nkosi

Zakariya Salie

Carter Clarke

Hunter Spies

M.Allie Adams

Chadley-Junior Benjamin

Jared Cyster

M.Yusha Hoosain

Eli Thornton

Kai Petersen

Yusha Kajee

GRADE 1C

Pirate Ship Story

There were some pirates. The pirates had a race to treasure. We win said the green pirates. There was a pizza. The leaders name is Amm.

– Ezra Kokoali

Planetarium Outing Writing

In Term 3, the Grade 1s learnt about the moon. We visited the Planetarium. This is what 1C had to say about their outing.

We saw a t-rex fossil. We saw space and dinosaur. In the planetarium we learnt about star. We saw a big whale.

– Ayyub Berdien

I went to Iziko Museum. Me and my friends saw the Planetarium. We saw the bones. There was whale skeletons. The moon was big.

– Abdul-Haadi Jakoet

I saw a loin. We woch a moovee abt the sci. The spas was good. We saw a tuigh (tiger). We saw a teeres (t-rex) bones. We saw a stigrasrs (stegosaurus) bones.

– James Woods

I woshts the movie. Ther was planets. We went in the museum. We saw stuff. I saw birds.

– Maxence Houbart

We went to the Planetarium and the Iziko Museum. At the museum we saw ancient stuff. I really liked the stars. There was lots of animals. My favourite part was the show.

– Eesa Mohamed

I read the articles. We saw a lot of birds. It was a lot of fun. I saw a lot of stuff. It was the best day of my life.

– Yusuf Jhaveri

We got to look at stars. I saw an animal. All of us got to look st bones of sea animals. Me and my friends got to eat food. The animals looked real.

– Raeed Shaboodien

I went to the Planetarium for our outing. We saw stars in a cube. There war lots of dinosaur bones. And animal bones. All of the birds war outside.

– Muhammad Hafeez Edros

I went to the Planetarium. We saw the moon. We saw the whole world. We lean about the moon.

– Mason May

The race!

One sunny day there were two pirates out in the sea. But they both had the same map. The next day they had a race to see who could find the treasure first. They saild for hours and hours. On there second day there was a big storm. There was a sea beast. They fought the beast. One pirate got killed. Then the ship sunk. Noooooooo cried the Captin. The End.

– Samuel Ahrens

The pirates sailld off. They went on a adventure. It was windy. They were on a island for treasure.

– Ethan Heard

Afrikaans sentences about Rockpool Creatures

We learnt about Rock pools. The boys used the vocabulary they have learnt in Afrikaans to make short sentences about rock pool creatures.

‘n See egel het ‘n nuwe spyker.

– Jed Stober

n’ Stervis het vyf bene.

– Daniel Mettler

n’ See anemoon het twintig tentakels.

– Daniel Africa

GRADE 1C CLASS WORK

Abrar Mustapha

Hunter Fernandez

Miro Govender

Ammaar Jacobs

Jake Hammond

Samuel Ryan

Deen Holland Kaden Van Nelson

Hugo Charles

Kian Strydom

GRADE 1D

A day at the beach

I found a nice beach to go to. The star fish is in the rockpool. Crab was pinching us. A dolphin was jumping so high. I saw a boat come in to the beach.

– Troy Naude

I like to put my feet in the sand. We like to play in the sand. There is a crab in the rockpool. This is the best beach. Logan is carrying a surfboard. Cameron is carrying a surfboard too.

– Logan Nieuwoudt

I like to play in the sand said Cameron. Me too said Logan. Lets go swimming said Cameron. Lets build a sandcastle. This is the best day ever said Logan. Lets go get some ice cream said Logan. The ice cream was yum.

–

Cameron de Sousa

I like to build sandcastles. by the sea I can see the starfish. A dad likes to swim. My mom likes to get the stuff ready for my beach day. I see a crab. we see a seagull. No you are not allowed in the sea by yourself.

– Gabriel Schnugh

The Planetarium and Museum

All of us were laying watching shooting stars. We were watching a scary video. We saw Saturn and Neptune. Asteroids were coming at me. We all took a picture in a shark six by six. I saw a sea urchin and a starfish. The hyena was insane. people like to look at the fossils.

– Grayson Fortuin

We saw lots of stars at the planetarium. I saw a show at the planetarium. You could lean back on the chairs. Mika’il was clinging to me he was so scared. the longest crocodile is 24 feet. they fond a prehistoric fish That is still alive today.

– Asher Notcutt

I watched a show. I saw lots of stars. The show was about lots of planets and I loved the show. after the show we had snack time. After we had snack we went to look at the animals. we look at the fossils and the dinosaurs. and we sow the megalodon and we sow whales and sharks. and I had fun. I sow dolphins and a giraffe.

– Nicholas Sankar

My octopus friend

I have a playroom and he plays in the playroom. His name is Unako. He is blue. He eats donuts. He lives in the rockpools. He likes to play tag with me. My friend can sing. He is special because he is kind.

– Cole Geland

I have a octopus friend he likes to play. His name is speedy. He is very sweet and very friendly and very cute. He lives in a house under the sea. He eats Sushi. We like to play tag. My friend can drive. We also have a playdate. He is special because he likes me.

– Hamzah Daniels

I have a octopus. Heis name is camouflage. He is green. He lives in a cave. He eats chocolate waffles. My friend can jump. We also hide. He is special because I love him.

– Finn Owen Jones

My rockpool friend

My starfish is very colourful. and we play together. We eat pizza. he love to swam. The starfish is my friend. I see my starfish play. me and my friend was watching tv. He followed me to me home.

– Livuyile Nceka

I hav a friend called Star fish. My starfish likes to play games. His name is Runaldo. Our favourite food is sushi yumi. His best friends name is RJ. My star fish is friendly. we are good friends. he is vere funi.

– Ricardo Muller

My starfish friend is Chocolate Sun. I like to play tag with him. He likes to eat pizza. Chocolate Sun lives in a school. We sleep together. I am always happy. Chocolate sun paints and plays games. I am playing with him evry day. Sometimes we go for a trips in the car. on september we go to the swimming pools. when we see someone we greet them.

– Yahya Ariefdien

GRADE 1D CLASS WORK

Alexander van der Ross

Griffin Jacobs

Malakai Masella

Avuya Mbatha

Konnor Lambert

Mika’il Slabbert

Daniel King

Kye Fuller

Unako Menze

Elijah Ehrenreich

Luca Arendse

Yusha Parker

GRADE 2

GRADE 2A

BACK ROW: Sebastian Koorts, Muhammad Meyers, Liam Palmer, Zach Van Tonder, Itaj Nawej Tshitemb, Kai Caswell-Diedericks, Ayaan Sallie, Moegammad Veenendaal, Tyler Whitehead,

MIDDLE ROW: Nuh Arendse, Samuel Sims, Kian Petersen, Hunter Seaward, Zachariah Faulmann, Jeremiah Majiedt, Daniel Jordaan, Yusuf Bray, Zachary Henderson, Ayan Cassiem, FRONT ROW: Aadam Nacerodine, Yaqeen Noor, Logan Fuller, Mrs Misha Fakir, Zion Beukes, Mika eel Said, Aadam Albertyn

GRADE 2B

BACK ROW: Muhammad Mukuddem, Caleb Samuels, Shennen Chetty, Hiro Abrahams, Nathan Solomons, Carter-John Aristidou, Dylan Bramdaw, Isaiah Marnival, Adam Worrall

MIDDLE ROW: Yashil Kooverjee, Zuriel Venkatiah, Deen Frieslaar, Connor Govender, Noogh Fakir, Eesa Saban, Zane Moses, Damon Doidge, Azariah Lynch, Uwais Brey

FRONT ROW: Kian Campbell, Caleb Vermeulen, Lisolam Kuse, Mrs Kym James, Yaqoob Berdien, Eesa Gire, Raqeeb Soeker

GRADE 2C

BACK ROW: Tayib Abrahams, William Murie, Finn McFarlane, Adam Fernandez, Owen Roos, Gabriel Botha, Hamza Hoosen, Samuel Joe, Camden Fredericks, Raiq Khan,

MIDDLE ROW: Luke Key, Leo Kloppers, Raaqib Jamodien, Danyaal Frieslaar, Anathi Gqencu, Abdul-Malik Gool, Luca Scott, James Thomson,

FRONT ROW: Zakariya Edros, Benjamin Leader, Yusuf Suleman, Mrs Nadia Tresham, Jaxxon Ludski, Blake Adams, Imaad Gaffoor

GRADE 2D

BACK ROW: Qaasim Parker, Dylan Miles, Sayed Thompson, Nathaniel Dreyer, Kenzo Conroy, Conor Nel, Luniko Matiwane, Ayub Ismail

MIDDLE ROW: Taib Mosaval, Lulonke Ntlabati, Ziah Simpson, Zach Scott, Isa Mohammed, Muhammad Samir Isaacs

FRONT ROW: Zakariya Adshade, Amaan Daniels, Zayd Gamieldien, Miss Lara Ann Pothecary, Kai Naicker, Hamzah Khan, Evan Cronje

GRADE 2A

Founders Day Memories

My favourite part of Founders Day was eating yummy doughnuts and I got seven signatures. I also chaste a matric and it was lots of fun!

– Nuh Arendse 2A

Mr. Poleman is turning our classroom into a zoo and we get to help. Wow! Which animals did we choose?

Tiger Cubs in our Classroom

I picked tiger cubs because they only eat meat. Adults can weigh up to 363 kg. Tigers are the largest wild cat in the world. A tiger’s roar can be heard as far as three kilometres away. At full speed a tiger can run very fast. No two tigers have the same stripes, it is like our fingerprints.

Baby tigers live in China and are very cute. I think I will build a cage in our classroom and it will be next to my table and be my friend.

Rules: Don’t be in the cage and don’t jump out of the cage while we are working.

– Jeremiah Majiedt

Squirrel Monkeys in Classroom

I cannot wait to have squirrel monkeys in our classroom, I love animals so much to the moon and back and God. A squirrel monkey has white and orange fur around its mouth and is super cute. It lives in the tropical rainforest of South America. A squirrel monkey’s nose and mouth is black. They have yellowish and orange fur and they are very colourful and soft.

We will need to bring in two trees and vines so that the squirrel monkeys can swing, play and have fun. They live in the trees of South America and they can move quickly tree to tree. In the tall and small trees they move very fast.

Rules: No giving food to the monkeys, no petting the monkeys and no stealing the monkeys food.

– Logan Fuller

Meerkats in our Classroom

We chose meerkats to live in our classroom. Meerkats are very cute with their big eyes and dark patches. They are short mammals that are about two rulers long. The meerkat uses their long claws to dig burrows. Most meerkats have soft brown fur and stripes on their body.

Meerkats live in dry open Savannahs all the way in Botswana and Namibia. In our classroom we are going to build a home that is made out of sticks, mud, stone and sand. Their enclosure will be near IronMan and Thor.

– Itaj Nawej Tshitemb

Non- chronological report on a Manta Ray

A manta ray is a carnivore and an invertebrate that can be found in the West Coast of India.

Habitat

The manta ray lives in the sunlight zone. Huge manta rays also live in a pack which is called squadron.

Description

Manta rays look like stingrays but much bigger. They also have much longer and fatter tails than stingrays. Manta rays have two wings on either side.

Diet and Behavior

Manta rays are filter feeders meaning that they eat plankton. Manta rays just have to eat plankton. They are gentle giants and their predators are large sharks and killer whales.

An interesting fact about a manta ray is that they have to keep swimming because if they stop then they will die.

– Sebastian Koorts

Non-chronological report on a Viperfish

A viperfish is a vertibrite that can be found in the trenches of the ocean. Viperfish are carnivores.

Habitat

Viperfish live in dark caves in the trenches. The viperfish swims through creepy dark caves.

Description

The viperfish is about 30 cm long and has eyes like the black hole. Its skin is pure gold and he has teeth like a lion. Viperfish has a jaw that lifts pretty high. These viperfish are very mean and creepy looking monsters.

Diet and Behaviour

The viper fish eats shrimps, hermit crabs, anchovies and mackerel. Viperfish sneak up on their prey before they notice them. They attack when the time is right. Humans attack them by finding them and when they see them they kill them with a gun.

Did you know that viperfish live in the trenches of the deep dark sea?

–

Liam Palmer

Non-chronological report on a Vampire Squid

The quiet creature that lurks in the midnight trenches. This invertebrate is a scavenger that eats really gross food.

Habitat

Vampire squids are found in temperate and tropical deep water zones. At depths of about 1200m.

Description

It is about 15 cm in body length but if you include its tentical-like cloak then the vampire squid is 30 cm.

The vampire squids bright blue eyes are probably the largest eyes in the world. If you see them in the dark it is possible that you’ve spotted a vampire squid

Diet and Behaviour

A vampire squids enemies are the sea lion, whales and sometimes sharks try to eat them. A vampire squid is no blood sucker, they find leftover food from a carnivores meal. Vampire squids eat poop, snot and left over meat – GROSS!

Did you know that vampire squid only live for one or two years.

– Samuel Sims

Non chronological report on a Blue-ringed octopus

A blue-ringed octopus is an invertebrate that can be found in the sunlight zoan. Blue-ringed octopuses are very toxic.

Habitat

Blue-ringed octopuses are found in tidal pools and coral reefs. They can also be found in the rock pools in the sun sun sunlight zoan.

Description

Blue-ringed octopuses cannot grow bigger than the size of a golf ball. Some of them can get as big as your hand. But some can get smaller than a rock.

Diet and Behavior

Blue-ringed octopuses eat small crabs and shrimp and occasionally small fish. Blue-ringed octopuses catch their prey by using their blue rings to attract their prey. They get attacked by some people and other octopuses.

Did you know that a blue-ringed octopus can hold his breath for twenty four hours?

– Hunter Seaward

My June Holiday

AMAZING! My June holiday was busy but fun. During the holidays my family and I went to Club Mykonos. First we were looking for our room. Next we had a delicious braai by the pool. After that we went to the clubhouse and we made slime.

I am sad that the holidays are over but I am looking forward to exercising in the new term.

– Aadam Albertyn

GRADE 2A CLASS WORK

Ayan Cassiem

Daniel Jordaan

Muhammad Qaahir Meyers

Simamkele Qanqashe

Yusuf Bray

Tyler Whitehead

Yaqeen Noor

Kai Caswell Diedricks

Ayaan Sallie

Mika-eel Said

Zachary Henderson

Zion Beukes

Yaqeen Veenendal

Aadam Nacerodien

Zachariah Faulmann

Kian Petersen

Zach Van Tonder

GRADE 2B

NON-CHRONOLOGICAL ANIMAL REPORTS

Crabs

Crabs are a type of crustacae.

Appearance

Crabs have ten legs. the front two legs have claws.

Habitat

Crabs live in worlds oceans.

Diet and behaviour

Crabs eat meat, plants and seaweed. Crabs can move in all directions. The largest crab is about four meters.

– Adam Worrall

Alligators

Alligators tails take up half of their body.

Appearance

Alligators have up to 80 teeth they are up to 3–5 metres long and have four short legs there are eyes and nostrils are on top of their heads.

Habitat

Alligators live on the edges of slow moving rivers, lakes , ponds swaps are mashes.

Diet and Behaviour

Alligators eat mainly fish, small mammals and birds.

Interesting facts

Two species of alligators American Alligators are mostly found in south eastern parts.

A alligators stomach ph level is strong enough that it dissolves rocks.

– Zane Moses

Jellyfish

Appearance

Jellyfish look like a octerpus but with six legs. Jellyfish have a smooth dome shaped body known as a bell and long stinging tentacles.

DIet and Behaviour

Jellyfish eat fish fish egg shrimp crabs and tiny plants.

Jellyfish trave on ocean currents and move themselves through the water using propulsion.

Interesting Fact

Did you know some Jellyfish can produce thor one light?

– Carter-John Aristidou

Dolphans

Appearance

Dolphans have smooth skin. thier skin can be grey black or white. they have two flippers. They also have a triangular fin on their black.

Diet and Behaviour

Dolphins eat fish squid and jellyfish. they use sound to find their prey. they have different hunting techniqus. they sometimes work together to trap fish on arow the world.

Habitat

Most dolphins of the sea which is the most of the live in croral reeths around the world.

– Zuriel Venkatiah

Seahorses

Seahorses scientific name is hippocamplas.

Appearance

Seahorses have long snouts. Their bodies are covered in spiny platers. They have curled tailan and can griu onto plants to stay still.

Habitat

Seahorses can be found in seas aroud the world. They usually live in shetered shallow areas. They move into deeper water in bad weather.

Diet and behaviour

Seahorses eat shrimp and plankton. They can eet up to 50 timers a day. They use their long snouts to get food. They don’t have any teeth.

They can blend into their surroundings. They use their fins to help them move but they are not strong swemers.

Interesting fact

There are over 45 species of seahorses.

–

M. Yaseen Mukuddem

Crabs

Crabs are a type of crustacean.

Appearance

Crabs have ten legs. The front two legs have claws. These are called pincers and are used to grip.

Habitat

Crabs are found in all of the world’s oceans. Some crabs live on land and others live in rivers and lakes.

Diet and behaviour

Crabs are omnivores. This means they eat meat and plants. They might eat seaweed, worms, clams and shrimp.

Crabs can move in all directions. They tend to walk or run sideways as this is the fastest way for them to get about.

Interesting fact

The largest crab in the world is the Japanese spider crab.

– Azariah Lynch

My Outing to Boulders Beach

YAY! My mom and dad is taking me to the beach.

On the outing I saw so many penguins. When we were walking we saw all the penguins burrows. Eevreon saw a tortoise.

I had so much fun it was the best day ever. After I was so tiyrd and it was grat. In Boulders we were having so much fun. We had to walk back to Seaforth. Eevreon went back to scool but i didint cuse i did not feel good. Well at lest it was fun.

– Kian Campbell

When I Grow Up Poems

When I grow up I want to be …

A pro soccer player for Liverpool

A smart game doveliper for Nintendo switch

A great artist

And a acter

HOORAY! No work today.

In the morning we went to Boulders beach. We eight food and we sor alot of pengwens. It wars so fun. Then we lent alot about pengwens. And then we went doun and bilt sand casils. When we got back I was so happy.

– Uwais Brey

YIPPEE! I’m going on an outing.

I had so much fun in the car with Nathan and Lisolam. We all had to walk from Simons Town to Boulds Beach.

When our class got there I saw a life cycle of a penguin. I also saw a diagram of a penguin it was very cool. I saw dassies penguins squirrels and a tortoise.

We did a sand castle competition it was so much fun. I learnt so much about penguins at the end of the day.

I felt very sad because I had to say byby to the penguins.

– Eesa Saban

– Shennen Chetty

When I grow up I want to be …

A smart astronaut

A strong cyber security

A careful construction

And famous anormater

When I grow up I want to be …

A stileish arcetckt

A fantastic artest

A briliant hocky plarrer

And a briliant builder

A stroll through Spring

– Caleb Samuels

– Damon Doidge

I see colourful prety leavs and shiny trees and big flowers. I smell sweet hot chocolate with marshmallows and pizza. I taste burgers with hot sauce and rainbow skittles and water. I hear noisy squirrels and hard cold wind. I feel red leavs falling on my head from big tall trees. I do soccer In Spring with my friends and dad. I wear shirts In Spring with my dog and go to the park with my dog. My dog is fast and he is funny.

– Nathan Solomons

GRADE 2B CLASS WORK

Caleb Vermeulen

Isaiah Marnival

Raqeeb Soeker

Deen Frieslaar

Lime Booi

Yaqoob Berdien

Dylan Bramdaw

Lisolam Kuse

Yaqoob Berdien

Eesa Gire

Noogh Fakir

Yusha Omar

Hiro Abrahams

GRADE 2C

Autumn has Arrived

The golden dancing leavs fall from the green trees gracfuley. The small, lazy, tiered sun is hideing behind the foggy misty clouds in the gray sky. The smell of sweet tasty cinnamon floats in the musky air. Behind the trees the sound of busy squirrels makes everyone happy, calm and relaxed. The restless whales swim to warmer contries and joyful children play in the colourful leaves. We enjoy tasting yummy apple pie and happy families cuddele under soft blankets near the cosy fire. Autumn has arrived. Autumn is here!

– Owen Roos

In the morning the lazy gloomy sun is hy and he is hiding behind the naughty grey clouds. The vanilla candles and damp air smell like beautiful seaweed. The warm hot chocolate feels like a teddy bere hug. Many beautiful birds fly happily to warmur places. We are sad from the noisy traffic and mad with the brilliant sun who never comes out to play. We find cute squirrels bizy in the trees and some just swimming with their friends. In the colder evenings families stay at home and snuggle in their cosy beds. Autumn has arrived. Autumn is here!

– Blake Adams

The brown, yellow, orange and red leaves fall like swirls off of the lonely, cold, shakeing trees. You can smell the minty, heart-loving steemers and the sweet, refreshing air feels cold because of the windy wind and you can still feel warm because of the dancing fire. The screaming wind is chasing everything and the nut-loving, hardworking squirrels are busy collecting. The taste of heart-warming, delicious oats with peanut butter and cinnamon sugar always puts a smile on my face. Families stay indoors and watch Rock the Block on the cool tvs, ipads and computers. Autumn has arrived. Autumn is here!

– Luke Key

Spring has Sprung

Earlier than before the grateful shineing sun awakes from its deep slumber and makes big, warm rays in the bright morning. The bright colourful flowers on the big field makes yor nose happy. The cute sheep get to explore the warm, green, spring meadows. I taste the cool sweet bubble tea. The baby birds are tweeting in the brown trees and excited people are swimming in their cold pools. The spiky, green grass prickles and tickles my back and I feel the warm air go up my nose. The new cute chicks are exploring. Spring has sprung. Spring is here!

– Finn McFarlane

Earlier than usual the excited and warm sun awakes from its deep sleep and shines happily in the big, blue sky. My friends and I play in the warm, fun playground and birds sing while they are building nests. Often we hear rested bears growling and lions roaring as they triye to get up from sleeping in their dark caves. Many buteful blossems start to grow and want to be in someone’s hand. Later in the warm day butterflies jump from flower to flower and a swarm of busy bees make honey. The clean air smells like fresh blossems growing on trees. Families enjoy massive, heart-warming pizzas, healthy salads, big chicken pies and some pork chops on the braai. Finally the day ends much later when the big sun puts his head down under its red and gold bed. Spring has sprung. Spring is here!

– Leo

Kloppers

When I Grow Up Poems

When I grow up I want to be … an amazing hockey player, a smart, caring Grade 2 teacher, a helpful, kind paediatrician, or maybe a brave soccer goalkeeper. – Muhammad Zakariya Edros

When I grow up I want to be … a skilful soccer player like Ronaldo, a brave rugby player like Siya Kolisi, a smart, kind scientist or maybe an awesome Roblox gamer. – Danyaal Frieslaar

We are Going on a Noun Hunt!

Our class went on a noun hunt, We searched for common and Proper Nouns from A–Z It was so much fun, come and see: A hat, some honey and many houses or homes Hawaii, a Hyundai car and the famous toy store Hamelys – Imaad Gaffoor

A zoo, a zip and zebras Zimbabwe, Zulus, a Zepplin and Zach. – James Thomson

NON-CHRONOLOGICAL ANIMAL REPORTS AS WBJS BECOME WBAS!

Sea Turtles

Sea turtles are reptiles and they are born with a boney shell. They are not social creatures.

Appearance

They have a hard smooth shell made out of keratin. Sea turtles have beautiful cool patterns on their backs.

Habitat

Sea turtles prefer shallow warm water like the Pacific Ocean and love swimming in colourful coral reefs. Babies stay the first few years in temperate oceans.

Diet and Behaviour

Sea turtles are not social creatures as they don’t like to interact with other creatures. They love to eat vegetables, fruits and they also eat seaweed and ov cors jellyfish so are herbivores.

Interesting Fact

Did you know marine turtles have been on the planet for over 100 million years? Did you also know there are seven different spishees of sea turtles?

– Yusuf Suleman

Alligators

Alligators are powerful, colossal, icy blooded reptilelike lizards.

Appearance

Alligators have steel and musikiller armour like skin witch definitely covers their cool 3–5m body. All alligators have webbed feet, four short legs and solar panel-like scales on their body. The adorable young alligators have black and yellow stripes but when they grow up they are more muddy coloured and white at the bottom. They can be noticed esaly by their u-shaped head and their toothy top jaw.

Habitat

You will find alligators in superb groups called congregations and they thrive in freshwater lakes, ponds and even marshes. These critters belong to the crocodile family and you might think they will stay in South East America but they can actually live in every continent except Antartica.

Diet and Behaviour

These feirs omnivores have a sweet tooth for juicy fruit and can surprisingly eat birds by putting lots of tweegs on their head. They eat meat, fish, frogs and mammals and have strong teeth for absolutely ripping their prey. Alligators hunt at night witch means they are silent nocturnal killers.

Interesting Fact

DId you know that alligators have roamed the Earth before the dinos witch means they have lived for 37 million years?

– Tayib Abrahams

GRADE 2C CLASS WORK

Aaryan Jacobs

Benjamin Leader

Anathi Gqencu

Camden Fredericks

Hamza Hoosen

Luca Scott

Abdul-Malik Gool

Zach La Fleur

Raaqib Jamodien

Adam Fernandez

Samuel Joe

William Murie

Raiq Khan

Jaxxon Ludski

Gabriel Botha

GRADE 2D

Collective Nouns

A swarm of slow buzzing bees stung a nest of aggressive, mad vipers at Storms River.

– Dylan Miles

Wen I see a huge colony of braiv ants then they go on a gurney to fiend a new big home and wen thay go on this adventure thay will meet a dangerous predator. Meet the angry swarm of fluffy bees.

– Nathaniel Dreyer

The pod of dolphins where brave, that they could fight the dangerous shiver of sharks because they stole thier yummy snacks, but the pod of scarey dolphins faied miserably and the fearful shiver of sharks took over their ocean.

– Qaasim Parker

A gaggle of fast, cute dangerous and small geese charged straight at the herd of dancing, funny buffalo’s They charged them down the steep, grassy and deep heel.

– Ayub Parker

I saw a game of mssteriays whales attacking a pod of aggressive, hungary, slimy, sneaky dolphins in the cold, icy ocean behind the giant hard rock.

– M. Samir Isaacs

The lounge of noisy, scary lizards ran very fast because the mob of clumsy, dancing kangaroos came running at full speed.

– Kenzo Conroy

REPORTS

Stingrays

Fact

Did you know that stingrays hide in the sand or seafloor.

Apprance

Stingrays have broad fins that helps them run the full length of their bodies. They have flat roundish bodies it also has bird like fins.

Habitat

They like shallow warm water it also lives in freshwater.

Diet

They eat yummy oysters, squid, slimy worms, sea snails, clams and shrimp.

Fact

Did you know stingrays run their bodies by useing fins to help run their bodies.. Report about stingrays

– Zayd Bin Hammad Gamieldien

Skunks

Fact

A skunk is prey for a great horned owl because a horned owl doseint have a good sense of smell.

Appearance

A skunk has a long white stripe as a warning marking and it uses it to camoflage.

Habitat

A skunk lives in Greenlands and farm fields in north and south America and is native and common.

Diet

A skunk eats bird’s eggs crickets moles rats mice and small rodents insects and birds.

Fact

The line of the skunk is a form of camouflage Report about skunks

– Taib Mosaval

Autumn has arrived

Wow! Autumn is the most beautiful, calming season. The weather in Autumn is freezing cold and you can here the wind whistling. Their is yummy food and drinks in Autumn like pies that my mom makes and apples that can be sweet or sour and a drink like tea. There are a lot of things that we do in Autumn. We start to wear warmer clothes and squirels dury there nuts. Wales and birds mighate and bears and squirrels get ready to hibernate. We also sometimes play outside.

Sayed Thompson

A stroll through spring

On a hot sunny day in spring, I saw a brown nest with chirping birds. In spring their are lots of bright sunshine. On a spring day I saw cute bunnies and squirrels. On a spring afternoon in a jungle there are smooth lizards in a dark part of the jungle. There are spikey trees in the spooky forest. On a spring morning there are colourful birds building big nests. We drink yummy hot choc with marshmallows. On a spring day there are perfumed flowers beds and yellow bees looking for sweet honey. On a spring day there is lots of fresh air. I drink lovely hot chocolate with yummy pink marshmallows. In spring there is lots of yummy, sweet syrup and sweet vegtables. There are communicating people making a noise. I see birds chirping in spring and squishy eggs in their nests. In spring we play, bake and kook.

Zakariya Adshade

GRADE 2D CLASS WORK

Amaan Daniels

Ziah Simpson

Mason Breda

Isa Mohammed

Hamzah Khan

Kai Naicker

Leo Samuels Apollos

Evan Cronje

Zach Scott

Lulonke Ntlabati

Conor Nel

GRADE 3

GRADE 3A

BACK ROW: Sean Kembo, Daniel Van Reenen, Dylan Boyd, Spencer Nombekela, Umar Tootla, Mason Moosajie, Jadon Mavesere, Enzokuhle Soci

MIDDLE ROW: Matt Cuba, Jude Cupido, Yusuf Osman, Richard Hoskins, Ethan Esterhuysen, Trystan James, Muhammad Abrahams, Tashreeq Geyer, Israel Van Eeden, Aadam Davids

FRONT ROW: Ross Roos, Oliver Lindsay, Arthur Vaughan, Ms Delmari Hoffman, Eli Mentor, Umar Sumsodien, Samuel English

GRADE 3B

BACK ROW: Lakhanya Kakana, Pascal Nel, Ben Humphries, Zameer Pyne, Xavier Houbart, Gabriel Hager, Muhammad Abrahams, Samuel Van Schalkwyk

MIDDLE ROW: Finley Klopper, Riley Nasson, Isa Vinoos, Mason Daniels, Christian Botha, Isa Parker, Julian Schnugh, Saadiq Brey

FRONT ROW: Liam Thwaits, Zain Ganief, James Wilson, Ms Lee-Anne Bell, Jarryd Manwaring, Yaqub Parker, Danyaal Solomon

GRADE 3C

BACK ROW: Esa Ayub, Sebastian Arendse, Aman Lee Shue Ling, Mattao Kiel, Christian Tshibala, Thaakir Kafaar, Sa-ad Tootla, Aadam Kasu

MIDDLE ROW: Qaa’id Williams, James Jooste, Gian Schilder, Daniel Ryan, Azarius Chellakooty, Muhammad Yaseen Rustin, Benjamin Le Roux, Benjamin Parker

FRONT ROW: Qasim Mohamed, Mason Schenck, Blake Smith, Mrs Katerina Bladen, Ridha Jacobs, Emmanuel Smith, Ya’qub Khan

GRADE 3D

BACK ROW: Yaqeen Dollie Dollie, Corban Blake, Yaseen Rawoot, Alexander Haupt, Cameron Hudson, Umar Jhaveri, Uzayr Wentzel, Luke Williams, Matthew Busby

MIDDLE ROW: Luke Bennett, Benjamin Furnish, Zakariyah Finch, Hiombo Shako-Ahuka, Emré Said, Theo Parker, Asher Guedes, Luca Lorenzo

FRONT ROW: Benjamin Raubenheimer, Israel de Reuck, Yusha Gamieldien, Mrs Simone Isaacs, Blake Paulsen, Zaid Allie, Joel Ulster

GRADE 3A

Hybrid Character description

The hydra is a hideous monster that is invincible. It’s very furious and aggressive. He is very monstous and evil. He looks very big and he’s teeth are super strong. He has nine heads that can take you down in 3 secends. It’s deceitful and powerful and intimidating. The Hydra is diminutive and He’s formidable strong. He’s very dangerous and tragic.

– Sean Kembo

The hydra is invincible and aggressive. The hydra kind of looks evil and dangerous and hideous. The hydra kind of looks like a snake and muscular. The hydra look deceitful and it looks like it is made out of stones. Hydras look monstrous and powerful. Their behaviour is hideous and evil and the hydra kind of looks like a statue.

– Ross Roos

Holiday News

In the holidays I I went to fish hoek beach. We saw penguins and a seal. Ons saturday my brother nana oupa uncle and me went to the ice rink and me and Liam went round the rink super fast. in the holidays me and my family went to SAAF base. We saaw Jet and bomber planes it was super fun! Took a Hik to new lands forest.

– Eli Mentor

My friend and me went ice skating. When we left we got 1000 of ticket and we saved them. My dad put on inside out 2. It was crazy and cool and I ate a chop. I went to a party tooo. It was gret fun.

– Israel van Eeden

On saturday I went to Rosse’s house and we went to canal walk at freedom adventure park and we stayed at freedom park for two hours. After one hour we lost Rosss parents our time was up and went to Burger king. At canal walk I went to wonderland and I gotfive hundred – ten tickets. During the holidays I played on line with my friends and layed roblox and I got to second sea. Ross came to my house and we went to rush and went back at my home and played fifa 24. On Eid I got a lot of monty. I got 500 tand.

– Aadam Davids

On Friday I went to have a sleepover by cosins and I played Fortnite on the xbox with my brother and my cosins. I went kicking over polls and I got 20 over 19 misses and I got a choclet my mom tryed stealling It but I said No but I gave her some of my choclet. On Wesday I went for an ice cream and got a suger cone with vinller toping with a lot of skitels. On saturday I played 2V2 soccer wher my cosins had a a sleepover this time but lets go bach I and my brother won 10-9 by one point we said first one to 10 points wins.

– Umar Sumsodien

In the holidays I watched the Spain vs Germany game in the euros and it was quater finals. … I went for a drive to kalk bay and went to the olymica cafe where I got a choclate brownie and my dad got a almont crosant and took my dog for a walk. I went to wach a movie at the cinema. I got popcorn and cream soda and wine gums.

– Ethan Esterhuysen

Hybrid Insect

My hybrid is a Lizlake. It has a snake head and lizard body. The Lislakes has yellow eyes and green. They have sharp teeth and it’s poisinis. Lizlakes can live anywhere. They prefer caves and lakes. Thier skin is sensitive thats why they are always damp.

– Trystan James

My lishelefant looks faroshios. It is also orange blue grey and when it is thretend it can camoflage its self. And it can fake die. it Lives in a very dark cave. And even water sometimes. And even in forests and aquarium.

– Dylan Boyd

Bions are half bull half lion they have big horn and black furr. They have a mane and also a strong nose for smelling, sharp teeth for defending and a long tail. They are omnivores that eat grass and meat. The Bion mostly live in Spain or Africa and they are 55pd. They can go up to 60 km per hour. The can live up to 5–17 years. Bion’s are 49 pounds.

– Alex Lottering

My strong animals name is sprinbul. My animal has very very! big horns. My animal coler is black and white and brown. My animal is strong. and fast. it’s head is very big. from small it can walk in the water. it can kill a big male loin. it lives in the rain forrist and in the jungle and in the very very! big wild.

–

Samuel English

Die drie varkies – Skryfwerk

Die nare wolf sien die srooi hujs en blaas die srooihuis om! Die eerste varkie hardloop na die houthuisie. Die wolf kam by die houthuis aan en blass hom ook om. Albel die varkies hardloop na die Varkie met die baksteen huis toe. Die wolf probeer die baksteen huis om blaas maar die huis is te sterk. Hy klim deur die skoorsteen en val in ‘n pot ‘n vuur warm water.

– Matt Cuba

Die Trol – Skryfwerk

Eendag lank, lank gelede was daar ‘n groot, lelike trol. Die lelike trol het onder die groot geboë brug met die bruin patroon gewoon. Dis is koud nat en modderig onder die brug. Die trol het ‘n stompneus, blomkool ore, ‘n “Mr. Bean”-elmboog en baie kwaai oë. Sy broek en sy hemp is nat, vuil en bietjie geskeur. Hy is baie ongelukkig, want hy is honger.

– Richard Hoskins

Endag lank, lank gelede was daar ‘n groot, lelike trol. Die leliKe trol het onder die groot ge, lank gelede was daar ‘n groot, lelike trol. Die lelike trol het onder die groot geboë met die grys bruin patroon gewoon. Dit is koud, nat en modderig onder die brug. Die tol het ‘n stompneus blomKool ore, ‘n Mr. Bean” –elmboog en baie kwaai , lank gelede was daar ‘n groot, lelike trol. Die lelike trol het onder die groot oë. sy hemp en sy hemp is nat vuil en bietjie geskeur. Hy is baie ongelukkig, want hy is honger.

– Enzokuhle Soci

Karakter Beskrywing – Jan en die Boontjierank

Lank gelede was daar ‘n jong seun met die naam

Jan. Jan dra ‘n groen jas met ‘n baie ou hemp. sy broek is baie oud, want daar is ‘n deel reg gemaak met ekstra lap. Hy dra stert, grys skoene sodat hy maklik werk werk kan doen. Jan het n kooi met n geel klok. Haar naam is Bessie. Hy kyk mooi na haar.

– M. Sāhib Abrahams

Lank gelede was daar ‘n jong seun met die naam

Jan. Hy dra ‘n groen jas met ‘n baie ou, groen hemp. Sy broek is baie oud, want daar is ‘n deel reg gemaak met ekstra lap. Hy dra sterk, grys skoene sodat hy maklik werk werk kan doen. Jan het n kooi met n rooi klok. Haar naam is Bessie. Jan kyk baie mooi na haar.

– Yusuf Osman

Lorax

– shared writing

…In a beautiful green forest there’s a place called happyville. Everyone is happ except today some aliens came an sucked all of the blue water but that’s not all and that so at all the nearby volcano erupted just now. Now theres a drought some red hot laca and wors of all the aliens took our away our hero’s.

– Mason Moosajie

The four heros travaled to the farlands. An area that nobody will go. They travaled up mountains high and low. But then it was storming! Zeus was angry because the farland’s air was polluted. The heros ran for cover from the lightning storm. They stoped the factoris and the storm stoped. They saved the farlands.

– Jadon Mavesere

Once a pon time the larax lived in candy land he played with his friends. But one day drought and it was cursed by the Onceley. Then super dog came and through him to mars. On mars the Onceley thought but coudn’t think. In candy land everything is bettey but then they see the Onceley in a Rocket. Super dog stoped the Onceley befor he coud pollute candy land again. Candy land is saved!

– Eli Roode

Once apon a time it was a stormy night two bad guys got summond one was ninja and the other one was zeno. On the other side the lorax and ocler were planting trees but every night Zeno and Ninja would burn down the trees and take their things. Every day they had to spend money. They were getting poor and hat to do something. They had a solution it was to fake sleep. they new it sounded stupid but it really workd. They caught the people and put them in jail. They were rich agen.

– Umar Tootla

GRADE 3A CLASS WORK

Tashreeq Geyer

Daniel van Reenen

Jude Cupido

Oliver Lindsay

Arthur Vaughan

GRADE 3B

My winter holiday

It was the school holiday and my cusins came to hort bay. My cusins and I went to cool runkins my cusins were having fun we were riding on it then we ate and then we left. The nest day we went to go bolling we eated first me and my cousins went to the playground and play, then we ate then go boling we bolled and bolled. Lee came first I came secend and my sister came third and then we went back home. The nest day we went to go make boubile tea. The nest day it was my cousin birthday we handed presens and cupcaks and sank happy birthday to her. On the nest day me and ella olivier started to craete awer book shop and mard lots of books like Mr mastash and Mr cool and all sorts of ouder ones to. The nest day the cosins were coner live. We said ower goodbys to the cosins.

–

James Wilson

On Sunday I went to Mykonos and I went fishing then I got a fish and a thorn in my hand so I had to take it out. When I got to my hotel I got myself some tea and I went to the carnival I got hot chips. At night there was a movie happening so we went there after a nice supper at Cape Town Fish Market and had some tuna with a hand roll. Monday and I went to get breakfast and then got to the super fun place called Club Onos and I bought a slushie. After we got home I went to the movies to watch Dispicable Me 4 and it was funny. On Thursday I jumped out of bed because my favourite show was starting and didn’t want to miss it the show was Pokemon A New Begining. After I just made egg on bread and I loved it then I got dressed and went to my grandparents. When I got back I went to my swimming class and I got my report I got 8.2/10 but I still did good said my mom. On Friday I went to my Moskie.

– M. Adam Abrahams

Describing myself

Hi im Liam Thwaits. I really like playing soccer ive been playing it for 4 years in a half on friday. I have blue eyes flat hair most of the time i have blond hair colour im very kind and make freinds easily. I also like playing cricket its really fun and I do cross country so im really fast. I like playing hide and seek and tag. I usually play on the field becuase in the quad i can only play two games on the field you can play lots of ball games.

– Liam Thwaits

I am Zain and I have dark brown hair and light brown skin. People say that I have small hands wich is actually very true and I am not small or I am not tall I am a medium size. I also have small feet and I am also very stong. I am a sporty guy and I absolutely love challenges. I also like to draw a picture and my favourite subject is math. I love animals and I am very organised.

– Zain Ganief

Preposition poems

A caushes ted rode his moped out of thneedville. He went down the crowded street quickly, Through the forest of truffula trees as quietly as a breath of fresh air, Through a long cave cautiously and over and under and round a bunch of axes that were as sharp as a knife. He went round a bunch of logs.

Until he was in a creepy dark forest and face to face with the very old Once-ler.

– Hudson Weavind

A scared Ted rode out of Thneedville.

He went through the dark alley quietly, through the truffula trees as quietly as a breath of fresh air, Next he was met with the pit as deep as the ocean, After that he drove through the spinners, they were so sharp they felt like knives,

Then he found a big as an elephant roller he had to sway quickly as lightning to the right.

After 5m more a huge whale sized boulder almost crushed him it landed 1m away,

He was terrfide when he saw the next thing a ginormous hamer crashing down, it barely mised him he took a sigh of relief then he drove a bit more until.

He was in a spooky dark forest face to face with the tall once-ler.

– Pascal Nel

A determined Ted rode his moped out of Thneedville.

He went down the silent street quickly through the forest of Truffula trees as quietly as a breath of fresh air Down a dirty, old path as old as the earth, Past some crows as black as night, Through a bar of sharp axes as hard as stone, Into a old house as red as rust, between two pillars as white as snow, Until he was in a big, dark forest and face to face with the ugly One-ler.

– Isa Vinoos

A curios Ted rode on his moped out of Thneedville. He went down the silent street as quietly as a breath of fresh air, but then it all started to become dark, gloomy and wrecked, all the Truffula trees looked old and chipped, and the grass was leaning dow, everything was destroyed, but then he saw glimpse of light until he was in a creepy dark forest and face to face the the old Once-ler.

– Tristan Cook

The Hydra

The Hydra has a super gaint body and scary eyes. The Hydra is a powerful beast that can eat you alive. With its power. facts about the hydra…did you know the Hydra is a nine headed snake. The hydra is a super evel snake and a rude snake. The hydra is a monstrous beast sum of the hydras heads are unmortal. The hydra is bigger than a house.

– Lakhanya Kakana

The hydra is a big monster that looks like a evil snake that has four heads he behaves like a maniac and he is muscula he looks like he is biger then a huge bilding he is so powerful. Yuo normilie find the hydra in swamps. He is very dangeros so i do not thingk you shud ever ever try to fight that thing he is just to strang. The hydra can be very self-destrusting though he can sumtimes mind hes own bisnis or you life cold be over.

– Mason Daniels

Create your own insect

There is a insect called the Lazzbug it can liv over 100 old. The Lazzbug can only fly 5 miters. The Lazzbug is slower then a tortoise. The Lazzbug is smaller than a ant. The Lazzbug can jump higher then a kangaroo.

– Christian Botha

The butterladybirdmantislocust is half butterfly and half mantis and half locust. The part of the locust helps the insect jump very high. The mantis part helps it catch it’s prey with it’s legs wich it uses like hooks. The ladybird part help it to fly. The part of the butterfly is the head with tiny little eyes.

–

Liam Meyer

GRADE 3B CLASS WORK

Ben Humphries

Isa Parker

Saadiq Brey

Zameer Pyne

Jarryd Manwaring

Samuel van Schalkwyk

Finley Klopper

Julian Schnugh

Xavier Houbart

Gabriel Hager

Riley Nasson Yaqub Parker

Danyaal Solomon

GRADE 3C

Hybrid Animal – The Elefly

Once a long 1000 years ago there lived a strange creature called an Elefly. It lived in a beautiful jungle and you could only find them in Rio de jenero. In the jungle of the Eleflyit lived in a beautiful lush cave that was super secure and ginormus! He ruled the massive jungle. Even though he rules the jungle they still live in harmony. Before they go to sleep their ginormous family of beautiful eleflys sit around a warm, cozy fire that is cozier than you in your bed. Then they go to sleep but not on a bed they sleep on hard, solid cobblestone as hard as cement but at least they had a mossy blanket.

– Qaa’id Williams

Once long a go there lived a monstrous creature names the Elefly. The Elefly like to visit the rivers of Asia. It lived in savannahs. ELeflys liked to drink by lakes. When Eleflys migrate they move to Africa. They go to caves to scratch the salt of the cave wall. There were some Eleflys that liked to live in forests. Did you know that Eleflys liked to eat grass so they lived in grasslands.

– Benjamin Le Roux

Once a long time ago lived a Elefly. Thay were mostly found in Ancient Greece. Thay say that thay lived around the time of the dinosaurs. The Eleflys lived with their friends and family. This creature is like no other. It sleeps in a cave of a tree that are 20 feet long. A Elefly mostly lived by a mudy swamp with crocodiles. We might seem like an ant to some Elefly. It is impossible to be abile to see a skeleton of one because it was 10000 years ago.

– Aman Lee Shue Ling

Holiday News

On the start of my holiday my cousin slept by me on the one weekend. Because she had school on Monday and she doesn’t have school when I do. When she left my dad and I went for a cycle that afternoon. The next day my dad and I really wanted to clean our pool so we did and it was all nice and clean. On Saturday my parents and I went to my madrassah function and the best part is that it was right there at my school. On Monday my mom and I made one hundred and twenty-two muffins for charity.

– Thaakir Kafaar

On the first day of Holiday my family and I went to the Airport to see my aunts and uncles go on a trip. when we got home I went to the liveing room and watch tv and then I help my mom cook soup. Then we went to my grandma’s birthday and we gave her lots of gifts. Then my sister and I played a lot of fun games and we help set the table. Then me ma dad and sister played a game.

– M. Yaseen Rustin

Mythical Creature – The Hydra

The Hidra is super powerful and it is a nasty looking beast. It is musculer and monstres. It is super aggressive and desitful. It has nine super long heds and one of them is emortil. it is an evil hideus beast. The heds are nasty looking. It is a super scery beast. It is very ugly and it is formidable. It is super rood and repulsive. Its invisabil and invinsibel. It has grass on it from the merky waters of the swamp. Did you know that this anpredicteble beast is mithicle? This creatcher is a super evil beast.

– Ya’qub Khan

The Hydra is a furious animal it has nine heads and the creepy thing about it is that one of it’s heads is invincible! What do you think about the Hydra? The Hydra is a very dangerous thing and very stinky and repulsive people from it.

It is super muscular it can pick you up and throw you to space boom gone good bye. The Hydra is also aggressive by that I meen it’s very aggressive if you think this is fake your right the Hydra is a mithiclay thing. The Hydra is en evil animal it is’t happy ranbows it’s dark and evil thats the thing that also creeps me out. The Hydra lives in a murky swomp that will repulsive me for ever. The Hydra looks hideous thats why you never ever go close to it. The Hydra is tragic when it’s alone it gots nothing to do thats what you call sad.

– Aadam Kasu

Describing Ourselves

Hello today we are talking about some body named Mattao Kiel. Mattao has beautiful Dark Brown with black and curly hair with white teeth. Long eyelashes and almost taller than his…grandma! His favrit coler is Lime. he absolutely lovvvvves swimming because swimming makes him very very happy. He loves minty fresh fresh and yummy milkshakes. he does love all Animals but … he … Looooooves his dogs! Dogs are his favrit animal he Literally has 5 dogs living in hes house. Titan is my favrit but do not tell the others. Ahhhhhhhhh down boys down! Anyways uummmm I Love my family, my family is the best family in the whole in tire world and galaxy. I Love school because I met all my freinds there and my favrit subject is computers. Well safe travels byyyyeee!

– Mattao Kiel

Today we are going to write about myself. My name is Qasim. I love to play Fortnite and other cool video games. My most favourite colour is light blue. My favourite sport is soccer. I have lot of black hair and i have brown eyes. I am really short and I am kind of strong. I have skinny legs and thin arms. My most favourite soccer club in the world is Liverpool. My most favourite food in the whole world is pizza. I love to go to the green lovely park. and the sandy beach.

– Qasim Mohamed

Karakter Beskrywing – Jan en die Boontjierank

Eendag lank gelede was daar ‘n seun met die naam Jan. Hy dra ‘n blou hoed. Hy het swart hare en pers oё. Hy dra ‘n with hemp en ‘n bruin broek. Hy dra twee grys skoene. Jan het ‘n koei. Die koei het wit horing. Hy dra ‘n oranje klok om sy nek en hy het swart hoewe.

– Azarius Chellakooty

Eendag lank gelede was daar ‘n seun met die naam Jan. Hy dra ‘n bruin hoed. Hy het geel hare en blou oё. Hy dra ‘n wit hemp en ‘n swart broek. Hy dra grys skoene. Jan het ‘n koei. Die koei het grys horings. Hy dra ‘n rooi klok om sy nek en hy het swart hoewe.

– Esa Ayub

Preposition Poems

A brave Ted rode on his moped out of Thneedville. He went … through the gloomy path sneakilly, down the steep hill speedily, up the black hill hastily, beneath a cracked house anxiously, outside the scary house fearfully, around the scary house curiously, alongside a haunted doorbell that makes the sound of a mouse and opened the door as loud as a giant’s footstep, until he was face to face with the great Onceler.

– Sebastian Arendse

A cool Ted rode on his moped out of Thneedville. He went … through the dangerous path bravely, down the fast street as fast an an eagle, over the cliff silently, behind an ugly castle vigilantly, between a cool fence wierdly, against a bad tree coolly, next to a black cow slowly, underneath a creepy branch as rapid as a snake, outside a clean road bravely, until he was in a very dark forest and face to face with the old Onceler.

– Blake Smith

GRADE 3C CLASS WORK

Ben Parker

James Jooste

Daniel Ryan

Mason Schenck

Emmanuel Smith

Ridha Jacobs

Gian Schilder

Sa-ad Tootla

GRADE 3D

Ted’s journey

A determined Ted rode his moped out of Thneedville.

He went through dangerous and slicing axes frightendly.

He rode down a steep cliff quikly. Through the forest of grey Truffula trees slowly. Then he walked up broken stairs carefully. Until he was in a foggy,dark forest and face to face with the grumpy Onceler.

– Mogamad Yaqeen Dollie

Ted’s Journey

A brave Ted rode his moped out of Thneedville.He went…

down the silent street quickly

Up the stairs slowly

Down the windy path quietly

Down the huge cliff speedily

Up the massive cliff hastily until he was in a scary dark forest face to face with the Grumpy once-ler.

–

Asher Guedes

Teds journey

A determined Ted went out of thneedvil on his moped,

Down the gloomy path quickly , Through the sharp old ax hackers quietly,

Down the deep canyon scardly,

Up the windy path loudly,

Across the long grinkle grass slowly, Up the mosy stairs bravely, Rang the bell and was face to face with the grumpy Onceler!

– Umar Jhaveri

My Dad

He gets out of bed tiredly.

He wakes me up suddenly.

He packs my lunch nicely.

He drives me to school carefully.

He works hardly.

He comes home happily.

He goes to sleep peacefully. – Joel Ulster

My Dad

He hugs me nicely He gets out of his warm bed

He tickles me nicely

He hugs me softly

He makes me laugh

He watches my rugby games Cheerfully he watches my games loudly

He takes us to the park carefully

He practices rugby with me roughly

He practices soccer with me fastly

He buys us food patiently – Blake Paulsen 3D

My Dad

He wakes up quietly

After snoring loudly

And I jump on him roughly

We play happily

I got him promoted successfully

We play quietly

We sleep early

He drives to school late

We smile brightly

We watch TV nicely

– Yaseen Rawoot

I enjoyed the fire station because we got to ride in the fire trucks and we got to use the hose. We got to see how they use the cutter. It was fun and liked the balcony.

– Emré Said

My favourite part about the fire station was when we got to ride in the fire truck and when we got to use the hose. – Slade Samuels

My weekend news

Friday is my favorite day of the week. I get 1 hour to play video games, eat fast food and have a movie night. I played a video game called War Thunder. For supper we ate pizza, my favorite food.We watched the new Inside Out Part 2 movie and it was nice.The movie is about a girl named Riley and her old emotions are joy, sadness, anger, fear and disgust. In part 2 her new emotions are ennui, anxiety, envy and embarrassment. It was funny when Joy and the rest were trapped in the glass jar by anxiety. This movie taught me never to give up and it’s okay to have emotions sometimes. During the movie we ate chips, astros and cookies.

On Saturdays we go shopping for groceries for the new week. I went shopping at the mall with my mom and dad. We bought apples, bananas, milk, oranges and a toy car. At the mall we ate at Debonairs’s pizza. I saw my ma and pa at the mall and they were babysitting. I said hello to them and we walked with them as they were shopping.

– Matthew Busby

The Solution to Pollution

Far and deep in South Africa there lived a boy named Finn Pask. One day he went outside for a walk when … Suddenly he saw a man holding trash, then he threw it into the bushes ‘Hey who are you!’ Finn said. “I am The Litter Maker” he said, and ran away. Once he went home he thought “Why did he throw that garbage?” Then he went to sleep.

The next day he went out investigating. After a few minutes of walking he saw THE LITTER MAKER stealing someone’s garbage. Then he threw it again. Then he used a factory to pollute the air. Once Finn saw smoke he knew that The Litter Maker would pollute water and that is what he did.

Next morning he built a new invention. Once he was done he used it on all the rubbish to turn it into something new.

– Finnegan Pask

The Hydra

The nine headed hydra terrorizes little towns in the countryside. The nine headed hydra is Teel and has yellow and green eyes . The hydra is aggressive and it is ready

Strike people. They Have sharp teeth and they are very furious and ugly. It lives in lakes and swamps and terrorizes little towns. The hydra is very dangerous and hideous. The hydra is very intimidating and muscular. The hydra is powerful and invincible. The hydra is evil ugly and hideous and dangerous.

–

Luke Williams

My favrite holiday

On Sunday my sisters came over. It was a play date but it ended up being a sleep over for two days.my two year old brother was a bit funny. I played soccer and watched movies.on the first day my friend came over. We played games and watched movies.On the second day different friend came over.they were there for the night.

I loved it

– Hiombo Shaka Ahuka

GRADE 3D CLASS WORK

Alexander Haupt

Corban Blake

Luca Lorenzo

Yusha Gamieldien

Benjamin Furnish

Luke Bennett

Zaid Allie

Benjamin Raubenheimer

Israel de Reuck

Zakariyah Finch

Cameron Hudson Logan Van Voight

Theo Parker

GRADE 4

GRADE 4A

BACK ROW: Isa Gamildien, Noah Lee Franca, Cael McFarlane, Rourke Daniels, Charley Carikas, M. Ay-Yaad Rahim, Fayyad Saal, Jason Warner, Mason Fisher, MIDDLE ROW: Zidaan Osman, Salih Cajee, Adam Domingo, Nicholas Booysen, Esa Hendricks, Maahir Dawood, Joshua Barnard, Finley Kokoali, Shadley Lewis, FRONT ROW: M. Sa’eed Khan, Hamza Webber, Nu’Man Khan, Ms Wendy Fourie, David Malyon, Salmaan Petersen, Raaziq Jainoodien ABSENT: Hunter Rouse, Asher Hanslo

GRADE 4B

BACK ROW: Ezekiel Campbell, Zakariyya Ismail, Mogamat Irshaad Abass, Tyler Benjamin, Abdullah Schroeder, Raahil Osman, Dean Fernandez, Zuko Lolwana, Chace Wilson, MIDDLE ROW: Israel Williams, Moosa Orrie, Benjamin Morgan, Muhammad Manuel, Tarhu-Bawo Nqubelani, Alex Fisher, Dylan Symmonds, Mason Ferrier, Abdul Qaadir Kasu, FRONT ROW: Freddie Le Roux, Ayyub Khan, Aurelio Appolis, Mrs Olwyn Woodman, Matthew Theunissen, Mohammad Laher, Yaqeen Khan

GRADE 4C

BACK ROW: Lisolethu Mkiva, Kian Smith, Daniel Marneweck, Kai Goliath, Yacoob Damon, Israel Zondo, Jake Dean, Ethan Lever, Zaydaan Kajee,

MIDDLE ROW: Karan Fisher-Luitjies, Eesa Hendricks, Kallan Carver, Zach Samuels, Grayson Onia, Danyaal van der Schyff, Jake Hellenberg, Zaeem Hargey, Aariz Mazema,

FRONT ROW: Daniel Thomson, Liam Mentor, Caleb Geland, Mr Bruce Coomer, Alexander McArthur, Connor Grobler, Jackson Hardenberg

GRADE 4D

BACK ROW: Craig Ulster, Mason Cay, Brian Mwandama, Jude Nurse, Neema Galetta, Muhammad Manuel, Noah Schoeman

MIDDLE ROW: Rhys Liddle, David Cohen, Mason Montgomery, Bryce Symmonds, Samuel Rentzke, Rafe Cunningham, Luca Manuel

FRONT ROW: Aqeel Abrahams, Zaydaan Abrahams, Zaydaan Adams, Miss Amy Strybis, Aaron Smith, Thaakir Marais, Zakariyya Paleker

GRADE 4A

The Snake and the Lion

Long ago in a gigantic savana lived a curios snake and a boastful lion. The lion boasted about his medals and forced the other animals to praise him. They felt anxious and thought they had no control over there own life. Nobody ever dared to challenge him.

One day the particularly curious snake stumbled apon the arrogant lion hapilly forcing everyone to praise him. The curious snake eagerly approached. The lion did not like this and challenged the snake.

The next day they started running. A wild sand storm blew them off course. Snake landed in a desert and Lion in the artic. The lion got concussed and thought he was in the Savana. However the snake slithered around trying to find an escape route and came across a majestic bird who said she would help him if he found a missing jewel.

When Snake found the jewel the majestic bird said “You deserve this suit of armor.” He put it on and started flying back at the speed of sound. All the other animals were happy and accepted him as their leader.

Lion fell into the freezing water and died from hipothermia. Legend says you can still see him frozen in a icecube.

Long ago in a vast savanna lived a curious snake and a boastful lion. The lion bragged about his medals, forcing other animals to praise him, leaving them anxious and feeling powerless. No one dared challenge him.

One day, the curious snake approached the lion while he was demanding praise. The lion, annoyed, challenged the snake.

The next day, as they ran, a wild sandstorm blew them off course. The snake landed in a desert, while the lion crashed in the Arctic, suffering a concussion and believing he was still in the savanna.

As the snake searched for an escape, he encountered a majestic bird who promised to help him if he found a missing jewel. Upon finding it, she gifted him a suit of armor. Wearing it, he flew back at incredible speed, and the other animals accepted him as their leader.

The lion fell into freezing water and died of hypothermia. Legend says you can still see him frozen in an ice cube.

– Nu’Man Khan

The Snake and the Lion

Long ago there was a colourful snake and a colourful lion. But Snake was more colourful than Lion. One day Lion caught Snake while he was sleeping. Then Lion put snake in a cage and Lion went to sleep.

But the cage was no match for Snake. Snake slid through the bars. Then Snake began to mix glue with all sorts fo things water, goo, gunk and sticky plastics. Snake mixed them for many hours 1, 2, 3, … 30 then he molded it into a rubber snake. Then snake painted it the same color he was by looking in Lion’s mirror, where Lion admires himself thinking he is handsome, but he is an idiot.

Snake put the fake snake back in the cage Lion staid asleep for many hours and escaped. The cave Lion woke. He did not suspect a thing. Lion cooked the fake snake. Lion did not know how to cook, so he just put in random yucky ingredients. Lion cooked the fake snake for to long. Lion took a bite it was disgusting. Roareeeee cried Lion!

– Finley Kokoali

The Hen and the Horse

One day not to long ago there was a hen, a very mean hen. She always bullied others and took their food when they told her to stop she ignored them. There was also a very kind horse, he always help others.

One day Horse called a meeting “I called this meeting to say this. Hen has gone too far we need to stop it now, but how?” “How about we take our food back?” said Cow. “No, we need something that will teach her a lesson” said Horse. The animals pondered ideas for hours and then finnally “I’ve got it, why dont we jus pretend she doesn’t exist?” exclaimed Horse. All the animals agreed on this.

The next day the Hen tried her usual stuff but no reaction. She thought she was dreaming and jumped into the pond, but she wasn’t dreaming. So she pulled donkey’s tale. She got kicked across the room. The animals were practically crying whith laughter.

The next day, the Hen tried again but got the same results. “Oh how I miss Hen, such a shame she’s gone” said horse. “I’M SO SORRY for everything!” said Hen. The animals forgave her and they all lived happily ever after.

– Charley Carikas

The Horse and the Hen

Far away in a farm once lived a horse and a hen. The horse was athletic and fast and had strong legs and good stamina, but he was not very clever. The hen always wore a fancy suit glasses was pretty slow and was very clever.

On day the hen was having a nice lunch pecking at some scrumptios corn when the horse cam and said he wanted to raced the hen the next day. The hen said to herself “if I am going to race I should anilise the track.” She asked the horse how long teh track was and the horse suspiciously replied “four kilometres” but he did not tell the hen where it was.

Hen heard from the other animals that Horse was planning on running through the lake. She quickly decided to make a raft with a sharp tip to cut through the water quickly and easily.

Hen’s legs were not long enough and it seemed Horse was going to win. She fell and horse ignored her and continued running. But the horse took a short-cut and got lost Hen ran as fast as she could and berely won by a feather. They all celebrated in glory. – Noah Lee France

The Hen and the Horse

On a farm far away lived a hen who was too confident. Hen said “I’m not scared of anything.” Hen challenged everyone. Hen made fun of every animal on the farm.

A new horse arrived the next morning. Horse cared about others and said “You are not very nice to the animals.” Hen was not very happy and said “You’re just as scared as them.” Horse asked kindly “Do you also get scared” Hen rudely said “No!”, “Fine if you are not scared of anything I challenge you.” said Horse.

First challenge was the fear of dark at night. They sat in the dark corner, minutes turned to hours but, after a long wait the round ended in a draw.

The second challenge was the fear of being alone. The animals hid themselves early in the morning. Hen and Horse waited for hours but got uncomfortable. It was yet again a draw.

The last round was the fear of death. But as soon as Hen and Horse went to a massize clif Hen shouted “I give up!” The animals were very happy and Hen sadly walked away. Horse said, “It’s okay to be confident but not overconfident.

– Rourke Daniels

GRADE 4A CLASS WORK

Esa Hendricks

Hamza Webber

Zidaan Osman

Salmaan Petersen

Hunter Rouse

Asher Hanslo

Nicholas Booysen

Cael McFarlane

David Malyon

Shadley Lewis

Isa Gamildien

Salih Cajee

Maahir Dawood

Mason Fisher

M. Sa’eed Khan

Joshua Barnard.

Fayyad Saal

Adam Domingo

Raaziq Jainoodien

Jason Warner

M. Ay-Yaad Rahim

GRADE 4B

The Snake and the Lion

In the Savanna there lived a snake and a lion. They were never friends because the lion did not like snake tricks. The next day it was time to choose a leader. Snake wanted to be the leader because of all the power. The leader of the savanna, Eagle said, “I choose Lion”. Snake was so angry. Lion smiled and was grateful.

Snake created a plan. I can do it on the big Day when he is giving the speech. I will get up on the rock he is and at the end of the speech I will push him to his death. I will become the leader and HAVE ALL THE POWER”!! “But First I will be his friend so he doesn’t suspect a thing” then a few Days later it was time.

The big Day came to destroy lion. When it was time snake hid in the shadows on the rock and waited for lion to give his speech. Lion went to give his speech. Snake came out of the shadow and was about to push but then Lion heard a sound from the audience “MOVE!” lion quickly moved and then snake fell to his Death.

The moral is don’t look for power is not everything.

– Dean Fernandez

The Snake and the Lion

One morning there was a nosy Lion near a forest. He was also rude to other animals whereas the snake was a kind animal and a bit shy. Lion saw a village in the forest so he decided to go in it. But then he saw Tigers everywhere. They were protecting the village. Lion was rude to everyone, so Snake came up with a plan.

For the plan Snake put a string by Lion’s door step so Lion would trip over it, and that’s exactly what happened, he tripped over it. Snake went from a kind person to a trickster. For Snakes next plan he was going to dig a hole so Lion would fall into it. Snake had set up everything and was ready for the trick.

Snake waited and waited for Lion to come, finally Lion came. And BOOM!!!!! He fell in. Lion cryed for help day after day and finally he climbed out with all his might. Lion started to get sad so Snake cheered him up and after that he treated everybody in a kind way.

The moral of the story is, treat others as you would want to be treated.

– M. Irshaad Abass

The Snake and the Lion

One day in the Savannah there was a snake and a lion who just moved in. Snake owned a bakery. It was the best bakery in the Savannah. Lion wanted to start a bakery. Lion’s mom and dad helped Lion make his dream bakery. Lion’s first customer was Hawk. Hawk and Lion became best friends after that day. Lion’s bakery had more customers every day. Soon lion’s bakery was most popular in the Savannah. Snake was furious and challenged lion to a baking competition. Lion accepted the challenge and asked when is the competition. Snake said the competition was in two weeks. Lion practiced all day and night but Snake was so confident that he’d win he never practiced once. The day before the competition Hawk told Lion that he was actually Hawker the most famous baker in the world. Lion was shocked that his first customer was Hawker. Hawker said he could be the judge. It was the day of the competition. Snake and Lion started baking. Lion was losing but Snake was too confident and did not practice and put too much flour and egg in the cake and snake’s cake exploded in the oven. And Snake was disqualified from the competition and lion won.

The moral of the story is practice makes perfect.The End.

– Zakariyya Ismail

The horse and the hen

One day in a farm there was a horse pen next to a coop. The horse and the hen were sometimes friends sometimes not friends. The hen loved mielies more than anything and the horse loved carrots more than anything. After a while the farmer started to notice they were getting fat. Before long the farmer swopped their food.

After a while the hen and the horse declared war with the farmer. Then they realised how small they were and that they were just animals and they could do nothing. So they created a super-duper fantastical idea to make a trade and trade their food with each other.So horse requested for all the carrots but what hen did not know was that horse liked mielies as well and he kept the mielies to himself.

The hen would not accept it and he started pecking horse and pecking and pecking until one of horse’s hooves chipped off. Then horse said if you keep on pecking me I won’t give the mielies but hen kept on pecking and pecking for hours but finally horse finally gave it.

The moral of the story is take it with a pinch of salt.

– Ayyub Khan

GRADE 4B CLASS WORK

Dylan Symmonds

Abdullah Schroeder

Matthew Theunissen

Lee Valentine

Moosa Orrie

Chace Wilson

Yaqeen Khan

Mason Ferrier

Abdul Qaadir Kasu

Alex Fisher

Tyler Benjamin

Israel Williams

Benjamin Morgan

Freddie Le Roux

M. Yunus Manuel

Zuko Lolwana

M. Qaaid Laher

Tarhu-Bawu Nqubelani

Raahil Osman

Ezekiel Campbell

GRADE 4C

The Snake And The Lion

One day, in the middle of the desert, lived two friends: Snake and Lion. They would always journey together, until Snake started playing tricks on Lion.

One morning, Snake decided not to visit Lion and find new friends. After a while, Snake got tired and went behind a huge rock. What Snake didn’t know was that there was a gang of snakes called the “Dark Vipers”. They asked him to join their gang.

The snake had time to think, eventually he accepted the offer and they started hanging out. Snake and his gang ran into Lion’s home. Lion didn’t accept this and told them to leave because there are random snakes in his territory. Snake was mad and eventually just left. Soon enough they robbed the innocent. Lion found out, and had a plan for Snake to stop making bad decisions.

The next day, the Lion was ready to execute his plan. Snake was with his friends and all of a sudden a group of lions showed up and roared loudly. The gang left Snake alone. “Please don’t hurt me, I will do anything!” said Snake. “I hope you learnt your lesson,” said Lion. Snake started respecting people more and even left his gang.

Moral: Remember to treat people the way you want to be treated.

– Alexander McArthur

The Snake and the Lion

One day below a glorious mountain was a jungle. In the jungle lived a snake, lion and a leopard. The snake was rude and naughty, while the lion and leopard were nice and good. One time the snake, the lion and the leopard went to the ancient temple that was founded years ago in the jungle.

At that time the temple was at the end of the jungle next to a mountain. The leopard was surprised but then felt strange. After a while the leopard heard a strange noise and the leopard pulled away. The snake laughed at the lion because of what he was wearing.

The snake went and left the lion. The lion cried because he lost the leopard and because the snake laughed. The lion was angry, he turned to the snake. In terror the snake ran away. Days later the lion searched for the leopard. He put posters up but nobody knew where he was.

Meanwhile the snake built a secret lair with his pet cat. The leopard was missing for ages, nowhere to be seen. One month later the snake came to the village and captured the lion.

The lion was held hostage thinking what happened a month ago suddenly the leopard came back. The lion broke free and decapitated the snake.

Moral: Never judge a book by its cover – Zach Samuels

The Snake And The Lion (Original)

One afternoon in a land far away there was a Lion. He was known for his kind and helpful deeds. Later, he tried to make friends his age but he was made fun of because his mane was all messy. He quickly made it neat but once again, they laughed at him. He walked away sadly.

The following week he heard that a new family of snakes were going to move in down the road. When he went to bed, he dreamt he was best friends with Snake. The next day the snakes moved in and Snake saw Lion and slithered towards him. He wanted to be friends with him. Lion was delighted. The next day they made a secret handshake.

The next week when Lion came to give Snake some fresh mountain water, Snake didn’t drink it but instead he threw all the water onto Lion. Lion didn’t like that. When he left he saw a bright light in the distance. When he got next to it, he saw it was a lamp he touched it and it transformed into a bunny. The bunny said that they would become enemies. The bunny told Lion that Snake’s only weakness is water. The next day Lion went to Snake’s house and threw all the water onto Snake.

Moral: “Treat others the way you want to be treated”

– Liam Mentor

The Horse and the Hen

Once upon a time, there was a hen and horse.They lived in farmlands up in the North.They were both enemies not friends. The hen was smug, full of pride and lazy and the horse had strength, cleverness and greed. The horse hated the fact that the barn was so small but the hen’s pen was beautiful

So one day the hen and the horse bumped into each other and the hen siad,’’Why are you so fat.’’ The next day the horse wanted help so he went to his friend and his name is Sam the pig.

A few days later the horse came up with a good plan to teach the cheeky hen a lesson so he doesn’t do it to anybody else. So the next thing they did

was make a plan to teach the hen a lesson. “The hen will regret saying that

To me,” said the horse. The horse went and said to the hen,’’Hen why do you have to be the meanest in the barn? The hen said,’’I’m sorry for saying all of that.” ”Thank you,’’ said the horse.

The moral of the story is that you must treat people the way you would like to be treated.

– Jake Dean

GRADE 4C CLASS WORK

Aariz Mazema

Daniel Thomson

Grayson Onia

Jackson Hardenberg

Caleb Geland

Danyaal Van Der Schyff

Isa Omar

Jake Hellenberg

Eesa Hendricks

Israel Zondo

Daniel Marneweck

Ethan Lever

Jack Sidersky

Karan Fisher

Yacoob Damon

Kian Smith

Connor Grobler

Zaeem Hargey

Lisolethu Mkiva

Kai Goliath

Muhammed Zaydaan Kajee

Kallan Carver

GRADE 4D

The Snake and the Lion

Once upon a time in the Sahara, a wise snake lived peacefully while a hunter roamed the desert, seeking animals for their skins. One day, the snake spotted the hunter and slithered away. As the snake stopped, he heard a growl and turned to see a large lion. The lion yelled, “Get out of here!” and charged toward the snake. Thinking quickly, the snake dodged the lion and escaped.

The next day, the snake decided to get revenge on both the lion and the hunter. He spent days plotting, until a voice spoke: “Be patient. Your revenge will come, but you must wait till next year.” Frustrated, the snake replied, “No, I will strike today!”

The snake set off on his mission but heard the voice again: “You will be punished by the animal gods.” Ignoring the warning, the snake found the hunter and hissed. Startled, the hunter grabbed his knife and chased the snake. Soon, the lion joined in and trapped the snake. The hunter captured both.

This fable teaches the value of patience, not only for revenge but in all things.

– Rafe Cunningham

The Horse and the Hen

Once upon a time on a lovely farm, a Hen lived and worked there. All the animals were nice to each other, but the Horse disliked everyone. One day, while the Hen was pulling weeds, the Horse told her that if she didn’t do all his work, he would eat her food. So every day, the Hen did all of the Horse’s work, though she didn’t want to. Meanwhile, the Horse had fun exploring the farm.

The farmworkers were confused and asked the Horse why he was fooling around. He lied and said he had finished his work, but the Hen was really doing it. Days passed, and the Hen grew tired of doing the Horse’s work. She decided to tell the farmworkers when the Horse went off to play. They were furious when they found out.

The workers confronted the Horse and told him to leave the farm and never return. The next day, the Horse left and had to work alone on his own farm for the rest of his life. The farmworkers lived happily ever after.

The moral of the story is to work hard and not be lazy. – Aaron Smith

The Lion and the Snake

One day, there was a lion and a snake in Egypt. They set off on an adventure. They got lost and had no map so the lion got mad and started to fight with the snake but the snake was too fast.

The snake kept on running fast. The lion could never catch up with the snake. The snake climbed far far up the mountain but the lion was waiting on the other side.

The snake knew the lion was there so the snake went into the cave. Days and nights went by. The lion still could not find him anywhere.

The lion found him but the snake was fast. He went to the UK, went up the clock tower and the lion followed but he could not find him again! The lion learnt to not get mad otherwise he will lose all his friends who will run away from him.

– Jude Nurse

The Horse and the Hen

Chapter 1:

One day Hen had an idea of making an obstacle course. She invited all of the animals in the forest. She quickly got some wood, rocks and water and started building.

Chapter 2: Making the Obstacle Course

It was not easy to build because she had to think about it. First, she made a jumping part. If you miss a jump, you fall into the water. She built the landing spots and dug a hole underneath, then filled it with water. She also made a part where you have to run over stones and another where you have to jump over logs. The last challenge was swimming to the end. She decided whoever finished first would get her famous sweets. Finally, the obstacle course was finished.

Chapter 3: The Course

She told all the animals, and they lined up to start. Horse was in the lead, pushing everyone. In a flash, Horse was finished.

Chapter 4: The End

Many animals were hurt and sad, but Hen cheered them up by giving them her famous sweets. She did not give any to Horse because he was rude and must learn that being unkind does not make you a winner.

– Noah Schoeman

GRADE 4D CLASS WORK

Christian-Kazadi Mbombo Kalala

Mason Cay

Aqeel Abrahams

Cooper Weavind

Mason Montgomery

Brian Mwandama

Muhammad Raed Manuel

Thaakir Marais

Bryce Symmonds

Luca Manuel

Neema Galetta

Zakariyya Paleker

Zaydaan Abrahams

Zaydaan Adams

Craig Ulster

Rhys Liddle

Adam Abrahams

Zakariyah Mohamed

Samuel Rentzke

GRADE 5

GRADE 5A

BACK ROW: Mason Meyer, Nicholas Rossouw, Liam Bergman, Dylan Van Vuuren, Daniel O’Connor, Brandon Steele, Si Han Zhang, Mark Palos, Jonathan Greyvenstein

MIDDLE ROW: Daniel Davids, Muhammad Shreef, Joel Damon, Tyler Wills, Christopher Isaacs, Lihle Ndabeni, Ilan Fisher, Jack Joubert, Ahmad Kamedien, Zuhayr Meyers, Adam Cronje

FRONT ROW: Luke Lawrence, Connor Amos, Calian Jonker, Mrs Abigail Abrahams, Logan Paulse, Deen Gamieldien, Brandon Faasen

GRADE 5B

BACK ROW: Luke Wynne, Connor Felton, Elijah Kalenda-Tshibala, Yaameen Cader, Kieron Zamanjah, Yahya Kader, Cohen Nel

MIDDLE ROW: Yaqeen Ebrahim, Tino Makuve, Blake Davidz, Oshea Kaseya, Luca Lewis, Carlu Nel, Jayden Koen, Charles Dickson-Hall, Nazario Sewnarain, Izz-ud-Din Ebrahim

FRONT ROW: Lwazi Dlamini, Tanay Kooverjee, Ibrahim Mohamed, Hudson Ahrens, Mr Gurshwin Frans, Adam Wolmarans, Matthew Sam, Uthmaan Gamieldien, Zachary Vaughan

GRADE 5C

BACK ROW: Uthmaan Parker, Josh Mavesere, Riyaad Abrahams, Adam Rose, Adam van der Berg, Logan Venter, Uwais Samaai

MIDDLE ROW: Jibrael Ameeroedien, Keaton Roman, Joshua Naude, Charles Lindsay, Zanko Olivier, Diego Kuhn, Timothy Bramdaw

FRONT ROW: Matai Castle, Darius Brown, Izaan Fakir, Mogamat Kamish, Mrs Carmen Bradford, Noah Du Plooy, Yusuf Parker, Raamiz Mohamed, Yusuf Kanjee

GRADE 5D

BACK ROW: Zubayr Jacobs, Avi Arendse, Yasin Fakir, Jack Barnett, Adam Jansen, Daniel Buxton, Harun Johnstone

MIDDLE ROW: Adam Kloppers, James Tulloch, Elijah Rushin, Connor Adonis, Bevan Bulmer, Tyler van Jaarsveld, Aashiq Logday, Connor le Roux, Cade Baxter, Rapha King

FRONT ROW: Imraan Mohamed-Baba, Mika-eel Abrahams, Shuayb Isaacs, Joshua Moyo, Mrs Kirsten Kellerman, Zach McDonald, Muneer Gani, Zach De Lange, Josh-James Hendrickse

GRADE 5A

Braai

Braai is baie lekker.

En dis beerte met slaai.

Ons is mal oor wors, tjops en hoender en veral stokbrood.

Die vuur hou ons werm

Nou gaan ons braai.

– Brandon Faasen and Luke Lawrence

Koeksisters

Die Koeksister is ‘n Kosbaar lekkerny.

Dit is goed met sagte binnenkant en taai aan die buitekant.

Ek is goed hou van koeksisters.

Die koeksister is goed vir jou monde.

Jy kan dit van die suide af kry.

Hulle sal jou dit laat kry.

– Adam Cronje and Christopher Isaacs

Beste vetkoek

Vetkoek is baie lekker soos ‘n kreker, Vetkoek is so sag soos ‘n kombers, Vetkoek is die absoluut beste.

Daar is baie geur daar is vark en beesvleis, Daar is vark op die vetkoek van my maag, Vetkoek het ‘n lekker vulsel en is LEKKER.

– Calian Jonker and Jack Joubert

Malva poeding

Malva poeding is baie lekker

Soos n kraker.

Dit is baie lekker met vla.

Malva poeding is sag en lekker in die middel.

Dit is so sag soos n Lekker kussing.

– Connor Amos and Liam Bergman

Malva poeding

Malvapoeding is ‘n baie lekker nagereg en Nelson Mandela gunsteling nagereg.

Malavapoeding is in Nederland ontstaan. Nederlandse kolonisten het die poeding na Suid-Afrika gebring toe hulle in die middel van die 1600’s aangekom het, grootliks in verband met Nederlandse Oost-Indiese reise.Marvel-poeding is Nelson Mandela se gunsteling gereg. .Melva poeding is gemaak het meel,suiker,melk,appelkooskonfyt,balsamiese asyn.Art smith het gese volgens colin cowie sy gasvryheidsambassa duer in duer in Suid-Afrika is die poeding vernoem na n vrou genaamd malva.

– Deen Gamieldien and Lihle Ndabeni

Kruger national park

Kruger national park animals are dangerous and they may give you scars. Kruger national park has a variety of colours,such as its many shades of green as beautiful as a peacock

The animals are wild dog, wildebeest and a waterbuck If you’re lucky you might find a White Faced Duck that makes a quack quack sound!

The Kruger National Park is filled with bush noises and tweet-tweet bird calls can be as beautiful as the Mac Mac falls.

Kruger national park has a variety of colours just like a colourful sunset.

Scent consists of minute, material particles carried in the air.

Blue squill, blood lily, barberton daisy and bulbous marshweed are everywhere!

– Ahmad Kamedien and Daniel O Connor

Valley Of flowers

Bright blossoms become beautiful

Thes pretty lands make you feel delightful

You could use the fruits to make homemade jam

Sometimes the trees fall and go BAM!

As the flowers bloom in the time of beauty

There are trees that are rich and very fruity

The still lush lands of the valley of flowers

The trees so tall they appear to be as tall towers

During fall the the blossoms stand out

It’s so calming it won’t make you shout

If you visit this place your worries fly away

There so many blossoms it makes you lose your way

This majestic realm is all you need

If you focus hard enough you are sure to succeed

– Daniel Davids and Ilan Fisher

Courage poem

Curiouse but strong when walking with self confidence.

Outstanding at sports thinking about yourself in a great way.

United with people and being kind.

Raging with bravery when talking.

Aging with exciting.

Grate at closing good things not bad things.

Encouraging other people like “You are doing very good” and “You are very nice”

– Joel Damon

Courage Poem

Courage is when you are brave

Over anything bad you are fighting through it

U are confident

Reliable to help

Able to do scary things

Giving it your all

Even when you are scared

– Muhammad Shreef

Nusa Penida Island

Southern eastern indonesian is where it is found

A luscious beach full of sound

The ocean is as beautiful as a diamond

An authentic place to enjoy apple almond

You can always hear the waves go “crash”

It should never be full of trash

You become a puppy ready to explore

It is so beautiful next to the seashore

– Jonathan Greyvenstein and Dylan Van Vuuren

Kelingking beach

There are so many natural wonders but we chose Kelingking beach,it’s so bright and shiny Kelingking beach isn’t very tiny, known for its T-rex shaped mountains or whale shaped statue next to the beach i’m in the ocean splash swimming freely like peely while the whale is drowning and the t-rex is roaring roar from across the island hearing footsteps thump thump. Super stunning and, strangely super serious, some people succumb/suffocated in the sea.

– Mason Meyer and Logan Paulse

Favourite Natural Wonder Of Bali

Lake Toba has warm and vibrant colours.

It has many shades of green as many as the jungle

It has so many shades of blue it would make you fumble

Light breezy beautiful brilliant bright colours

Many birds chirping tweet tweet

Fish making ripples in the water splash

Leaves rustling while the wind blows

Life changes as the thick forest grows

The lake feels comfortable calm and colourful

The joyful warm feeling is relaxing

The lake is such a massive place it feels like a masion

The grass is soft like a puppy’s fur

– Brandon Steele and Tyler Wills

GRADE 5A CLASS WORK

Nicholas Rossouw

Si Han Zhang

Mark Palos

Mohamed Zuhayr Meyers

Lihle Ndabeni

GRADE 5B

Boerewors

Boerewors die beste wors. Die smaaklike geur op jou tong.

Die vleissap in jou mond .Bruin en rooi net soos vleis. Sag en heerlik om jou maag vol te maak.

Dit is wonderlik in al sy glorie. Wors wat lekker kry net soos die son .

Wonderlik en pragtig as jy dit sien. Dat jy meer wil hê. Ontbyt, middagete en aandete, jy kan dit alles eet.

– Lwazi Dlamini and Casparus Nel

’n Gatsby

Gewoonlik bestaan uit “slap skyfies” – slordige patat –en vleis in ‘n bonkige broodrolletjie en is traditioneel groot genoeg bedien om verskeie mense te voed.

Scott Fitzgerald – Gatsby se skepper – is die eienaar van ‘n kitskoswinkel in Athlone genaamd Super Fisheries, wat hy in 1974 gestig het. Pandy was Dinsdag een van die eregaste by ‘n Waterfront-geleentheid waarin sjefs ‘n Gatsby van meer as 8 meter lank.

– Jayden Koen and Oshea Kaseya

Table Mountain

Table Mountain is as flat as a table.

I tried to climb a rock, But I was not able.

I saw a Dassie and I was in shock.

The wind went whoosh,

And I saw a green bush.

The water flows down Table Mountain

Like a precious water fountain

Beautiful berry bushes have bright, blue berries, and bumble bees have blue honey.

On the mountain I saw a log

Here’s a beautiful place to take a jog!

– Yaqeen Ebrahim and Yahya Kader

Gedig

’n Natuurlike wonder

Vars uit die groot lewende wortelbrug en onder die grond

In die lug is waar ek gevind het

Nog geweldig verdraai en deurmekaar

Taai en hardnekkig is my wortels

Klank van die takkies wat kraak

Rimpelings van die strelende rivier

En weerklank van die berge wat omring

Mense gluur my aan met oë van glinster

My wortels is soos staalkabels

Ek is soos ‘n groot hangmat wat deur die natuur gemaak is

My makers is soos my kleremakers

Maak my sterk, bestendig en veilig.

EK HET ’N NATUURLIKE WONDER GEVIND

IN INDIA

My English poem

A Devils Peak has a bad history

A man and the devil it’s a mystery

Jan Van Hunks loved to smoke

Dang’ He thought as his voice started to croak.

One day he met the devil

Up on the highest peak

– Nazario Sewnarain

He thought this could win me medals

He was sure he could beat this freak

The smoking fool, took the duel

And ‘bang’ he was done

Van hunks shouted in peril

And the devil thought of this as fun.

– Hudson Ahrens and Zachary Vaughan

Koeksisters Navorsing

Koeksisters is ‘n tradisionele Suid-Afrikaanse lekkerny met invloede van Nederlandse en Kaapse Maleise kookkuns. Die naam “koeksister” kom van die Nederlandse woord “koekjes,” wat “klein koekies” beteken.

Betekenis: Koeksisters is veral gewild in SuidAfrika en word dikwels tydens vieringe, familie bijeenkomsten en feestelijke geleenthede geniet. Deeg: Die deeg word gewoonlik gemaak van meel, suiker, botter, gis, en soms melk of eiers. Dit is geur met ‘n bietjie kaneel in sommige variasies.

Na die braai word koeksisters in ‘n soet sirop gedoop wat gemaak is van suiker, water, en soms suurlemoensap. Die sirop is dikwels gegeur met speserye soos kaneel of kardemom.

Koeksisters is ‘n geliefde deel van Suid-Afrikaanse kookkuns, wat oor verskillende kulture heen geniet word en dikwels gemaak word vir spesiale geleenthede of as ‘n bederf vir familie en vriende. Hulle weerspieël die diverse invloede op SuidAfrikaanse kookkuns, wat tradisionele Nederlandse en inheemse kulinêre elemente kombineer.

Koeksisters is ‘n geliefde Suid-Afrikaanse lekkerny, goudkleurig en gedraaide soos ‘n sonsondergang. Hierdie soet deeg spirale word gebraai, in stroop gedoop, en met kaneel en speserye geur.

–

Tanay Kooverjee and Uthmaan Gamieldien

South Africa

I woke up at 8:00am and I planned activities for the day, like go on the cable cart and hike on the famous table mountain, go to the beach and visit a famous restaurant called La Colombe.

At the restaurant I’m going to eat prawn bread after that i’m going to meet my Friends at the rugby match.

It is South Africa Vs New Zealand. At 10:00 am. Anyways, I am done talking about what I will do.

Hi guys, today I will take you on a journey through South Africa. South Africa is my dream destination because of the wonderful natural wonders like Table Mountain. I woke up at 8:00 am and when I woke up, I had a cup of hot tea.

At 3:00 pm, I went to meet my friends at the Rugby match South Africa vs New Zealand we won 46–43. After that, I went to my friend’s house and played games till 8:00 pm.

– Mohamed Izz-ud-Din Ebrahim and Luca Lewis

Bali vlog 1 Day

Hey guys Today I’ll be taking you to daily vlogs in my dream destination Bali.

So the first thing I do in the morning in Bali is, brush my teeth, shower and then change. I then take a walk to a place to get breakfast and a drink and then I normally sit down and eat and drink my apple juice and look at the sights.

In the afternoon, I visited the beautiful sights like the waterbom in Bali and the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple and all of them were hard to visit, because there were so many people, it was hard to get pictures. So I went to Kuta beach. Something interesting that I did for the first time was to go surfing. After I went surfing, people told me about the sights in Bali.

In the evening, I didn’t do too much. I just went to a restaurant called Kaum Bali. It`s staff was very polite and clean. It had light brown tables outside with clean forks. Anyway i’ll see you guys thank you for joining me and hopefully you guys can join me on my dream destination sometime.

– Luke Wynne and Kieron Zamanjah

India

In the heart of a wonderful, whispering land, Where ancient trees in the forest stand , A bridge of roots, both old and wise, The skyIt like diamonds. The living root bridge, nature’s own art, with a wise heart,the wind going whoosh so delicate Where fig roots twist so grand, And merge with the soil, to form a strong base. Big trees guide with a timeless grace, Their roots twist and turn, a delicate way, Stretching across the river’s embrace, Water droplets going to hit the water going plop

– Ibrahim Mohamed and Yaameen Cader

Poem

The Living Root Bridge

The Living Root Bridge is as majestic as could be.

It’s nature’s greatest wonder.

To those who can see, It’s as pure as could be.

To those who can’t they just see roots and flowers tangled together and that’s what it will forever be.

But the Living Root Bridge is alive as could be and happy is the forest as could be.

The soothing sound of the trees and birds ring in our ears.

It’s nature’s way of helping us in our time of need.

The Living Root Bridge is as majestic as could be.

Flower blooming as far as the eyes can see.

People come admire nature’s greatest work of art. They fly and drive and walk and run to see nature’s achievements.

And nature lives as happily as could be.

– Charles Dickson-Hall and Blake Davidz

Table mountain poem

A flat topped mountain

In the middle of twos seas

The indian and atlantic ocean

They meet as two peas in a pod

Yet it towers above

Gifted by god’s love

A flat topped mountain

Just like a straight fountain

The ocean sprays

Rolling green grace

Stray sunbeams before Guests arrive God confederates.

When it’s foggy, be sure He considerates.

It’s a magical place to be, if you want to meet Thee

Himalayas Poem

Himalayas

– Matthew Sam and Tino Makuve

In India’s embrace, the Himalayas rise, Their snow-capped peaks pierce the azure skies.

In serene silence, the world’s grandest crest, A natural wonder where Earth finds its rest.

In lush Kerala, backwaters softly gleam,

Where houseboats glide through tranquil, mirrored dream. The palm-fringed canals in twilight’s warm embrace,

Reveal a world of peace and quiet grace.

Ganges flows gently through this sacred land,

With golden shores and mystic river’s strand. Its waters, pure, in ancient hymns do sing, A lifeline where devotion’s offerings cling.

– Adam Wolmarans and Cohen Nel

GRADE 5B CLASS WORK

Connor Felton

Oshea Kaseya

Yaameen Cader

Casparus Nel

Jeremy Riekert

Luca Lewis

GRADE 5C

Afrikaans Gedigte:

Malva Poeding:

Malva en roomys is ‘n goeie span . Dit is lekker vir elke man jy eet soet en sag malva poeding in die nag jou vriende mag lag die poeding is soos ’n droom jy kan dit eet met room

– Raamiz Mohamed and Logan Venter

Die potjie op die vuur:

Die potjie op die vuur staan, Met elke roer,n’ geur wat baan.

Vleis en groente, meng saam, Kruie sing n’ stille psalm Sonskyn vervaag, sterre kom,

Om die vuur, die kos word trom.

Vriende rondom, gesels en lag,

Potjie bring die warmte in die nag.

Roer en kyk, die kos is naby, Met elke lepel, herinneringe vry.

Potjie op die vuur n’ eenvoudige vreugde.

In die eenvoud, vind ons die deugde

– Joshua Naude and Jibrael Ameeroedien

Malvapoeding

In die pot lê die suiker soet, Met elke lepel, ‘n warm groet. Karamel en speserye meng, In Malvapoeding, soet en feng.

Die geur van vanielje en botter se soen, Verwarm elke hart met ‘n sagge gloen. By die tafel, saam met geliefdes naby, Malvapoeding bring ons saam, en maak ons bly.

– Uthmaan Parker and Timothy Bramdaw

Afrikaans Paragrawe Melktert

Die kos wat ons gekies het, was ‘n Melktert. ‘n Melktert het ‘n wit, syagtige vlavulsel met klapperbeskuitjiebasis of skilferige broskorsdeeg. Dit is bekend daarvoor dat dit een van die wêreld se oudste tertresepte is en steeds kan alle ouderdomme nie die perfekte bestanddele weerstaan nie. niemand weet vir seker waar tarte vandaan kom nie maar ons weet dit kom van Nederlandse setlaars af.

– Josh Mavesere and Daniel Blanckenberg

Table Mountain

On A high mountain for you and me there is a magical place where we are meant to be High in the sky birds are chirping. In the pond under the water was a frog that couldn’t understand the meaning of the sky, the reason being he couldn’t fly high like the birds in the sky. As I climb table Mountain We saw a frog swimming in the great fountain. We looked in to see something magical that glowed in the middil of the night like a night light. I couldn’t believe it, it was a coin. It was glowing so bright in the night and then some people came to join, it got a fright and flew away.

– Zanko Olivier and Darius Brown

Bali is a place with crystal clear waters when you want to share pizza you divide it into quarters by the boarders of the oceans. If you don’t want sunburn you put on lotion while you using your emotion.

– Adam van der Bergh and Keaton Roman

English Poem

Table mountain poem

I went on a hike on table mountain

For this beautiful Fountain

I went on a Hike

On my dirtbike

I saw giant rock

I made it look A Dock

I checked the Time

So i drank some lemon and lime Prime

I continued biking

I saw my friend hiking

I said hello

And he gave me jello

– Riyaad Abrahams and Mogamat Keyaan Kamish

Acrostic Poems

C: Capable of anything

O: Open minded all the time

U: Unbelievable at football

R: Remarkable sportsmanship

A: Amazing skills

G: Glorious on the field

E: Energetic when comes to football

Can you be courageous?

Our brains challenge us to work hard

Underneath my darkness, there is always light

Racing hearts must take breathers

Adventurous people take risks at life

Gaining courage helps face our fears

Enter courage, it’s gonna be okay

Confident no matter what

Our Legacy shall not be broke

Underneath you’ll fight it all

Racing to get to the end

Adventures awaits you

Gallons of blood, sweat and tears

Endurance is the key

Calling my name on the side of the field

Other players in rugby are good

Under the sun playing rugby on the field

Reaching out for a try

Again another win

Grabbing players by their shirt

Energy is key in rugby

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– Yusuf Parker

Kale Koopman

– Yusuf Kanjee

– Diego Kuhn

GRADE 5C CLASS WORK

Adam Rose

Darius Brown

Noah Du Plooy

Uwais Samaai

Charles Lindsay

Charles Lindsay & Izaan Fakir

Matai Castle

GRADE 5D

Bali Poem

The Tegenungan waterfall is stunning and cunning waterfall

It is swift with a breeze of the freeze.

With a height of 25m and with an opening time 6:30am and a closing time of 6:00pm.

As the water rushes like horses

Located in the Sukawati.

The Tukad Petanu River is just 7km away.

With the waterfall whispering to you with a

A swift and still voice, the waterfall has a beautiful site.

As you plunge straight into the water and drip from head to toe.

As you splash in the warm bubbly water while the fish nibbles your toes.

Swimming is a great option but try to avoid objects. Wear clothing that covers your shoulder and knees, and bring a sarong and sash to comply with temple dress code requirements.

As the water comes thundering down like a drumroll

The water waves wonderfully when the wind whirls.

– Zubayr Jacobs and Damien Taberer

The Magnetic hill in India Poem

We had the best experience in Mumbai

The smell of spices along with the beautiful blue sky

We went to Leh district of Ladakh to see the Magnetic Hill

With its illusions giving us a thrill

Walking down felt like walking up

Losing my balance on this big bump

Here the rules of gravity do not apply

Hearing the birds chirp as they fly

Maybe this hill is just a huge magnet

On this wonderful and great planet

The image we see is different from reality

– Bevan Bulmer and Imraan Mohamed-Baba

Bali Vlog

We woke up,Got dressed,and ate some traditional bali food in Nusa dua.We then went down to the beach with its enormous salty sea and its lovely golden sand. We decided to go to the rock pools with Starfish, Crayfish, Lobsters and Crabs.

It was so lovely we then dived in.The water and could see many great things like the colorful fish and lush coral caves.Once we got out we went back to our hotel and got changed into our comfy clothes.

It was almost lunch time and we were getting hungry so went down to the restaurant called Kayuputi Mika-eel ordered satay and Josh-james ordered babi guling (which is a salad that is very delicious with honey and mustard sauce)

We ordered it and then discussed what we would do for the rest of the day.When the food arrived we ate it and it was fine (though Josh-James thought it was delicious).

– Mika-eel Abrahams and Josh-James Hendrickse

Boerewors

Ons gunsteling hoofgereg is boerewors

Dit is ’n klassieke Suid-Afrikaanse kos

Selfs die man maak mielies met dit

Dit is soortgelyk aan wors

Maar dit is boerewors

Dit is so lekker soos ’n pizza

Dit smaak soos die hemel

Maar om dit te kook neem dit so stadig soos

’n kameel

– Avi Arendse and Adam Kloppers

Cape Town vlog

Good morning viewers and welcome to our vlog we are in Cape Town South Africa. We went here because our friends recommended we go to Cape Town.we woke up at 7:00 AM. We went for breakfast at the spur in muizenberg.after that we went surfing and we ate falafels.

At 11:20 to 12:8 am we took a bus to the bottom of table mountain. We went on a cable cart to the top.We went to the shops on table mountain. We have been told by the locals that this is one of the oldest mountains we stayed at table mountain. We went down at 8:00 PM .We feel tired

At 9:00 pm we went to the Eastern food Bazaar. We ate chicken shawarma.Then we went back to the hotel and we are going to bed. Thanks for watching this beautiful vlog. I hope you enjoyed it. See you again, bye.

– Shuayb Isaacs and Adam Jansen

Malva poeding

Malva poeding smaak so goed dis asof jy in die hemel is en ‘n engel het you gunsteling kos gegee. Die mooi malvapoeding is nie lelik nie. Malvapoeding is ‘n sagte en delikate gereg.

Dit melt in jou mond soos ys in ‘n pond .

Dit is so lekker dat dit onwerklik voel. Ek geniet dit met baie sjokoladesous smelt gaan die malva poeding.

Die nagereg lyk so krakerig dat toe ek daarna kyk my letter laat kwyl het en as ek pro voel dit of ek my swembad geswem. Die malvapoeding is so donsig en sponserig. Soos jy ’n hap daarvan neem, is dit amper asof jy ’n lieflike agtergrond van voels in ’n groot pragtige wou kan hoor tjirp.

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Harun Johnstone and Tyler van Jaarsveld

Bali Vlog

We got in our uber and Ngesi was so nice we also decided this morning that we will go to the beach. As we got to the beach we started to play soccer. We left and we went to Tegalalang rice terraces. We saw a lot of birds and nice green land and it was very sunny. We got to meet the president,his name is Probowo Subianto. He let us go around town with him. Then he took us back to our hotel. by then it was 4:30 and almost time at 4:45 we left the hotel to go the pitch because it was almost time for the game. WE ARE HERE GUYS! There is one hour thirty min left.A FEW MOMENTS

LATER … we walked Out on to the pitch and we saw 18 000 fans and BOOM! We put the ball on the pitch and the ref started the game and we watch on the pitch and Bali FC beat Persija Jakarta 3–0 .After the game we went to the locker room and got the goat of the teams signature Ilija Spasojevic.And last but not least we ate at at 10:30 Takumi kaiseki and we some nice food.And I had ayam betutu and sate lilit. And Zach had lawar he wasn’t hungry and we had to leave NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Yasin Fakir and Zach McDonald

Potjiekos

Potjiekos is so lekker dat as ek eet dit my so bly maak hartseer is.

Dit het heerlike en goddelijke hoender met groen groente.

Die hoender is sag en dit smelt en is smaaklik op my tong.

Die hoender is gemengd saam met die groente met ‘n heerlike bredie.

Die potjiekos is so lekker dat die potjiekos is as heerlik as pizza.

Die Potjiekos is die beste kos ooit.

– Connor Adonis and Daniel Buxton

India Vlog

Hi guys, welcome to India today. I will show you my holiday in India so we will be trying food and we will meet the locals. I chose India because I think India is an interesting city and I have never been there. It is 10am. I am eating a falooda and it tastes so delicious, it is so creamy and so after my breakfast I went for an Indian head massage then I visited the Taj Mahal. A local told me that the great Taj Mahal took 22 years to build.

I felt so excited to be inside the Taj Mahal. It looked amazing. It smelt so fancy.

The woman and men had such bright clothes in different colours it made me happy and fabric was so soft. I met so many interesting locals all with different cultures and beliefs. All the different colors of the woman’s clothes and the art inspired me to write a short poem.

Here is my poem … India is place on the map It is so hot you will need a cap It is like a rainbow, but no as bright as the sun The brightness of the locals clothes pop It makes me to hop as I hear the soung pop pop pop

– James Tulloch

Melktert

Melktert, een van die beste Suid Afrikaanse nageregte wat jy ooit sal eet.

Sommige mense noem dit selfs die beste nagereg wat hulle van weet.

Met ‘n soet vla vulsel so sag soos ‘n pofferig wolk in die lug.

‘n Harde kors in die vorm van ‘n bak wat die lekker vulsel bedek.

Melktert word gewoonlik met kaneel gestrooi geëet om ‘n heerlike geur by te voeg.

Die melktert se heerlike smaak sal jou gedagtes blaas.

Dit kan enige plek geëet word, in ‘n voertuig, ‘n vragmotor of ‘n vliegtuig.

– Zach de Lange and Muneer Gani

Vetkoek

Vetkoek vind sy resep in ’n boek

Dit smaak goddellik

Jy trap in sy smaaklike strik maar jy kan dalk vet word

Vetkoek met oile maak dit beter as grond

Jy kan enige tyd vetkoek eet maar maak seker jy vat

’n groot hap

As jy vetkoek opskep maak seker jy het ‘n groot lepel om al daardie heerlijke kos op te dis

Vetkoek is die beste kos as jy dit nog nie probeer het nie mis jy uit

Vetkoek is smaaklik en vervul al jou drome

Dankie dat jy oor vetkoek geluister het – Jack Barnett and Cade Baxter

Malva poeding

My gunsteling nagereg is Malva poeding dit proe baie heerlike dit is soet,sagte wanneer ek eet Malva poeding ek eet dit met vla,roomys en sjokolade. Dit smelt in my mond ek kan voel dit sponserig heerlik Malva poeding soos ek dit kou. Wanneer ek reuk Malva poeding my maag begin grom.Ek het gesê baie dinge van Malva poeding maar ons het niks gesê om die kleur.In enige provinsie poeding proe perfek.Malva poeding is normaalweg gelerig ek hou my Malva poeding so warm soos ‘n vuur. As jy het nie probeer Malva poeding jy uitmis so gaan na jou plaaslike winkel of maak dit self jy moet dit net probeer. Ek hoop julle het lekker gelees aan my gedig oor die heerlike Suid-Afrikaanse gereg Malva poeding.

– Aashiq Logday

GRADE 5D CLASS WORK

Connor Le Roux

Rapha King

Elijah Rushin

Joshua Moyo

GRADE 6

GRADE 6A

BACK ROW: Musa Isaacs, Alexander Botha, Emmanuel Zondo, Nic Centurier-Harris, Reece Johnston, Ethan Nel, Kai November

MIDDLE ROW: Raeed Samaai, Tlholo Selemela, Conor Minnaar, Muhammed Abdullah, Lachlan Cunningham, Uthmaan Davids, Oscar Manley, Zimmah Scott, Dallin Van Zyl, Matthew De Freitas

FRONT ROW: Cowan Mettler, Amaan Adams, Brett Liddell, Caleb James, Mr Marc Sabatta, Uthmaan Ebrahim, Ahmad Conrad, Aaron Matthews, Jack Cooper

GRADE 6B

BACK ROW: Logan Fester, Kayden Vermaak, Chibuzor Igilige, Cohen Parkerson, Josiah Loggenberg

MIDDLE ROW: Zubayr Abrahams, Cameron Quinn, Ragheed Carriem, Zac Flowers, Simba Rusare, Jason Hurd

FRONT ROW: Hayden Grobler, Naveed Haron, Taulieb Sambo, Joel Smith, Mr Justin McMahon, Dominic Coetzee, Channing Barnes, Riley-Shae Curtis, Aqeel Laher

GRADE 6C

BACK ROW: Harry Schwerdtfeger, Caden van der Westhuizen, Raghieb Connelly, Robert-Li Fillies, Andile Moyo, Kayd de Klerk, Daniel Siljeur

MIDDLE ROW: Abdul-Ganaan Adams, Luca Samuel, Ansaar Gaffoor, Mohammed Suleman, Dylan Cockroft, Max Meyer, Zanovuyo Lolwana, Ethan Swiegers

FRONT ROW: Sufyaan Jephta, Phalo Gcaleka, Umar Mohamed, Oscar Howes, Mr Ridaa Isaacs, Nicholas Taljaard, Seth Lawrence, Matthew Moyce, Muhammad Abrahams

GRADE 6D

BACK ROW: Alexander Runnalls, Tyler Williams, Adam Friday, Adam Jacobs, Joshua Banda, Ethan Cyster, Fayaaz Davids

MIDDLE ROW: Liam Lamb, Yaqin Abrahams, Carter Seymour, Noah Samuels, Amaan Jamodien, Ewan Hill, Elyon Mauye, Thomas Adriaanse, Kai Van Buuren, Muhammad Damon

FRONT ROW: Luca Bompani, Faraz Adams, Daniel Wesson, Oliver Woodman, Mr David Rousseau, Tahir Abrahams, Michael Mayhew, Seth Willoughby, Caiden Johnson

GRADE 6A

Die gulusheid Slang en die drie hase

Een dag daar was drie hase, hulle was nie gewone hase julle was baie slim en die hase het liewende met ’n slang. Die hase se naam was Sophie, Chloë en Ava. Sophie was die oudste haas Chloë was die middel kind en Ava was die jongste kind. Die slang se naam was Sipho en hy was die enigste kind.

Sipho en die hase was die beste af vriende al deeglie troeteldiere skool, syne droome was toe gewoon in die selfde huis en toe hulle klaar was met diereskool het hul droom waar geword. Na ’n rukkie het hulle begin verveeld raak vir mekaar en dinge het nie verloop soos beplan nie en volgende ding wat jy weet het die hase het so ver as moontlik na Sipho beweeg. So Sipho het besluit om na die hase te soek , maar kon hulle nerêns kry nie en moes vir sy eie kos soek.

Die moraal van die kort verhaal is dat toe nooit selfsugtig en gulsig te wees en met ander te deel nie. Dankie Juffrou dat jy my korverhaal gelees het.

Amaan Adams – Volksverhaal

Die Vark En Die Mier

‘n Vark en ‘n Mier woon ‘n honderd jaar gelede, hulle was die meeste vriende in die land. Hulle het alles saam gedoen. Hulle sou het kos te koop gaan, hulle sou het kos en koekies saam gemaak en eet. Hulle sou speel krieket en rugby saam.

Een dag, Vark het gese:’’Ek is die sterkste dier op die land!’’. Die Mier se dat sy was die sterkste dier op die land. Al die diere het Vark was die sterkste gedink. Mier was baie vertoue in homself, so hy uitdaging Vark met ‘n hysers kompetition.

Al die diere het by die kompetition aangekom. Hulle het gese:’’Mier is piepklein! Vark wil maklik wen.’’ Die twee vriende word vyand! Die Vark was so vertoue maar Mier was ‘n bietjie skrikkerig. Die gewigte was dubble die mier grootte. Die kompetition het begin. Vark was aan die voorpunt, maar sy was sukkel. Dit was die laaste rond. ‘’Mier het gewen! Sy is die sterkste op die land.’’ se die oordeel. Van die daardie dag af het Vark en Mier nooit weer met mekaar gepraat nie.

Brett Liddell – Volksverhaal

The Lion & The Rhino

A long time ago there was a lion who lived in savanna. This Lion had no friends because he was feared by everyone only because he looked scary. One day there was a group of Rhinos walking by the mountain where the lion lived.One of the rhino saw the lion and freaked out, the rhino group started to panic so they caused a gigantic rock to fall down. The rock landed on a rhino and they all tried to get the rock off but it was too heavy so they started to call more and more animals but it was still too heavy one the rhinos said “why don’t we ask the lions to help?” all the rhinos said “NO”. The rhino went to the lion to ask if he would help and he said yes. Lion came and got the rock off the rhino.Know everyone knows the lion is nice.

Moral is never judge a book by its cover

Conor Minnaar – Fable

The Ox and the Lion

One day in the savannah there was an ox who had no friends because he was too big to play with. One day a lion came and everyone hid because they thought he was bad like most lions.

After the ox saw the lion he wanted to be friends. The lion became friends with the ox. The next day they were playing and the lion scratched him accidentally and he bled. A zebra saw what happened and told everyone. The next day everyone thought he was a murderer and never came out of hiding. Eventually they told everyone what really happened and most believed them.

Some, on the other hand, didn’t trust the lion. Those that did became friends with him. So that’s why you should never judge someone without knowing them first, even if it’s a lion.

Jack Cooper – Fable

Die seuntjie en die misluk perd

‘n Seun, ‘n donkie en twee perde het op ‘n ou plaas gewoon. Die perde terg die donkie omdat hy nie soos die ander perde lyk nie. Die donkie is altyd hartseer en ontsteld al kan hy niks daaraan doen nie. Die seun het gesien wat gebeur en besluit om hom te troos. Die donkie voel altyd beter wanneer die seun hom troos en het genoeg gehad vir die perde se tergery, so het hy besluit om soos ‘n regte perd te lyk. Toe word die donkie groter, hy begin om vinniger te hardloop en tree meer soos ‘n perd op. Die donkey besluit om die perde te confronteer, hy het gedink hulle sal hom prys, maar integendeel het hulle net gelag. Terwyl die twee perde nog gelag het, het die donkie in trane weggehardloop. Die seun het die donkie agterna gehardloop om weer te troetel. Nadat die seun die donkie getroos het, sien hy hoe drie coyotes skielik die perde omsingel, Die seun

begin om bekommerd te raak en het die donkie gepleit om hulle te help. Met dapperheid, het die donkie gejaag na die stoute coyotes, maar hulle het gou weggehardloop. The perde was so dankbaar en van daardie oomblik af het die twee perde nooit weer die donkie geterg nie.

Irshad Abrahams – Volksverhaal

Dit was ‘n vroeë Hoëveldoggend.’n Jong San-jagterversamelaar met die naam Zac was wakker. Hy gaan vandag saam met sy pa en oom op sy eerste jagtog. Zac was baie opgewonde, want sy vriend, Bongi was op ‘n jag en hy het gesê dat dit baie pret was. Zac se pa, Siya, en oom, Thabo, was albei 43 maar Zac was 17. Zac het die vorige dag sy eerste buiging gekry. Die jagtog het om 7 uur begin. Hulle het tien kilometer gestap totdat hulle ’n springbok gesien het. Zac se pa het gesê: “Wag vir die regte – nee Zac!”, Zac het te vroeg geskiet en hy het gemis. Die springbok het hom gesien en hom aangeval. Siya en Thabo moes ‘n plan maak. Hulle het gesê Thabo moet links gaan en Siya moet regs gaan en hulle moet terselfdertyd skiet. Hulle skiet op dieselfde tyd en Zac is vry. Daarna het hulle ‘n bietjie verder gestap totdat hulle ‘n wildebees gesien het. Siya sê: “Drie, twee, een!”, en Zac skiet die wildebees. Zac het sy eerste doodslag en is gelukkig. Op pad terug gebruik hulle ’n pad wat hul familie al vir geslagte gebruik het.

Uthmaan Ebrahim – Volksverhaal

Billy en Die Draak

Een dag daar was ‘n man en sy naam was Billy Bob Jones die 196st maar almal het hom Billy genoem. Hy was in die woud gebore maar dit was buite die stad. Hy het boome gekap en werk gedoen vir die stad. Hy het vriende in die stad en hulle kom kuier gereeld vir Billy in die woud. Een dag sien Billy ‘n draak in die lig en die draak was nie vriendelik nie. Dit het vuur asem geblaas en die stad het afgebrand. Billy kry ‘n kar en ry tot die draak. Billy skree toe die draak,”Ek daag jou na veldslag!” Die draak het sy vuur asem geblaas, maar Billy het die aanval ontwyk en met sy boog en pyl skiet hy die draak en dit het deur een van sy bene gegaan. Die draak het op drie bene op die grond geval. Met sy swaard het hy nou die drie ander bene gesteek. Na ‘n paar weke het die draak se bene beter gevoel. Hulle het weer vriendelik met mekaar geraak. Billy het die gemeenskap gehelp om die stad weer op te bou. Billy vlieg gereeld op die draak se rug en hulle beskerm nou die stad.

Muhammed Suhail Abdullah – Volksverhaal

Die verhaal van Donkie en Perd

Donkie en Perd woon saam op die selfde plaas.

Eendag, was Donkie op soek na kos vir die winter, toe hy Perd sien. Perd was besig om te speel. Hy hardloop na Donkie en vra, “Hoekom samel jy kos bymekaar? Kom speel saam met my, want winter is nog ver weg”. Donkie antwoord, “Nee, ek kan nie want ek moet vir my gesin kos bymekaar kry.” Perd sê, “Dan is dit jou keuse. en hy hou aan speel en hardloop in die veld.

Maande later het die winter aangebreek. Donkie het sy kos geëet wat hy in die somer gesamel het. Perd kom toe met ‘n hartseer gesig by hom aan. “Wat is fout?” vra Donkie. “Ek … is … baie … honger …” sê Perd. “Moenie bekommerd wees nie, ek sal jou help, maar jy moet ‘n prys betaal,” sê Donkie. “Enige iets, asseblief! Ek smeek jou!” skree Perd. “Goed, ek sal vir jou ‘n paar oorblywende appels gee,” sê Donkie. Donkie het Perd gevoer, maar Perd se prys wat hy moet betaal was om hulle al twee se kos te versamel vir die volgende winter.

Van daardie dag af het Perd geleer dat hy eers moet werk, voordat hy kan speel.

Lachlan Cunningham – Volksverhaal

The Battle of the Wild

The battle of wild started in the fortress castle when a monkey entity tried to assassinate the sleeping Lion king. When the assassination was complete, the entity ran away, thinking he had victory, but he didn’t know he killed one of the king’s guards …

Lion (son of king Lion) and his friend Leopard were waiting in the fortress castle to be sent out to protect the king and prevent war. Elephant was boasting about being the strongest and that nothing could beat him. After a while, the commander came up to give a speech. He said,”I’m not good at speeches, but I can say one thing: when you go out, you have to bring as many soldiers with you as you can!” That is all he said. They waited for a long time. When it was time to go to the battle, Elephant pushed through and went first. Everyone else didn’t move and just stared at Elephant, who was a skeleton after a few nanoseconds. No-one moved, until Lion roared and everyone freaked out and went out of the castle and fought. After a few long hours, they won the battle of the wild!

You can’t live without help

Caleb James – Fable

Oscar Manley & Zimmah Scott – TECH

Tlholo Selemela & Jack Cooper TECH

Ethan Nel, Uthmaan Ebrahim & Aaron Matthews HISTORY SPEECH

Nic Centurier-Harris, Alexander Botha & Raeed Samaai – TECH

Emmanuel Zondo & Caleb James TECH

Kai November, Cowan Mettler & Reece Johnston – TECH

GRADE 6A CLASS WORK

PSW PROJECT

PSW PROJECT

PSW PROJECT

PSW PROJECT

PSW PROJECT

Ahmad Conrad

Dallin van Zyl

Ethan Nel

Raeed Samaai

Matthew De Freitas PSW PROJECT

Cowan Mettler

Musa Isaacs ART

Nic Centurier-Harris ART

Zimmah Scott ART

Reece Johnston – ART

GRADE 6B

Dapper Leeu en Dwaas Jagluiperd

Lank, lank gelede was daar Dapper Leeu en Dwaas Jagluiperd.Hulle het in die digte, natuurlike en groen woud van Kruger Nasionale Park gewoon. Dapper Leeu was sterk, onbaatsugtig en vreesloos. Dwaas Jagluiperd was nederig, vinnig en selfversekerd. Dapper Leeu was nie so vinnig soos Dwaas Jagluiperd nie. Dwaas Jagluiperd was nie so sterk soos Dapper Leeu nie.

Hulle het gedurig gestry oor wie die koning van die woud is en wie die vinnigste, sterkste en dapperste is.A‘n Gevaarlike geveg het tussen Dapper Leeu en Dwaas Jagluiperd plaasgevind. Dwaas Jagluiperd was ernstig beseer deur Dapper Leeu. Dapper Leeu het gesê:”Gee oor en ek maak jou nie dood nie.”

“Ek gee oor!”, skree Dwaas Jagluiperd. Die ander diere was verward en verbaas. Dwaas Jagluiperd aanvaar dat Dapper Leeu die koning van die woud is. Hulle word goeie vriende.

Dwaas Jagluiperd word beloon met swart kolle en ‘n hoë posisie in die woud. Van daardie dag af, Dapper Leeu respek en vrees al die diere. Dit is hoe Dapper Leeu die koning van die woud geword het en Dwaas Jagluiperd swart kolle op sy rug gekry het. Zac Flowers – Volksverhaal

Moons sing in the sky

Being natures big great eye

Unfolding the sky

There once was a cat named Fluff

Everybody said he was very rough

But instead he was very cool

Then got thrown in a pool

Then he realised he wasnt very tough

Naveed Haron – Haiku

Carriem – Limerick

Hoe Kaapstad het hul naam gekry

Kaptein Kaap is ‘n teruggewyke bonatuurlik wat het baie mense gered. Hy het twee jaarjare terug getrugwyk en is baie gelukkig. Eendag sien hy ‘n man in ‘n vliegtuig, agter die vliegtuig is ‘n teken wat sê: “Die wêreld is myne!” Kaptein Kaap weet wie is die stuur, dis Mnr. Stoutman. “Ek moet hom stop!” dink Kaptein Kaap.

Die volgende week gaan Mnr. Stoutman op ‘n stap op die berg om sy beplan te uitvoer. Mnr. Stoutman het sy sake gepak en sy hare geborsel vir die spesiale dag. Stoutman stap oor die berg en sien… “Kaptein Kaap!!” skree Mnr. Stoutman, “Dit is ek” sê Kaptein Kaap: “Kaptein Kaap! Ek gaan jou oplok!”

Kaptein Kaap skop vir Mnr. Stoutman, maar hy het gemis. Stoutman skiet vir Kaap, maar hy het gemis. Laastens gryp Kaptein Kaap gryp vir Mnr. Stoutman se arm en sit hom in klappe. “Ek het jou laaste!” sê Kaap.

Hierdie dag het Kaptein Kaap ‘n held gewees, want hy het die wêreld gered. Die mense was soe opgewonde, want hy het die wêreld gered dat hulle het ‘n dorp oor hom genaam, dis naam is Kaapstad

Kayden Vermaak – Volksverhaal

Ragheed

GRADE 6B CLASS WORK

Aqib Moolla ART Cohen Parkerson ART

Jauhn Berriman ENGLISH ORAL

Cameron Quinn AFRIKAANS NAVORSING

Daniel Verdon ENGLISH RESEARCH

Joel Smith, Cameron Quinn, Hayden Grobler & Zac Flowers HISTORY SPEECH

Channing Barnes ENGLISH RESEARCH

Hayden Grobler ART Raa-id Said ENGLISH ORAL

Chibuzor Igilige ENGLISH ORAL

Riley-Shae Curtis ART

Riley-Shae Curtis, Dominic Coetzee & Max Pereira HISTORY SPEECH

Max Pereira & Zac Flowers CARTOON

Musa Sumsodien ART

Josiah Loggenberg, Cohen Parkerson & Naveed Haron – TECH PROJECT

Jason Hurd & Zubayr Abrahams COMIC

Logan Fester PSW PROJECT

Raa-id Said, Taulieb Sambo & Aqeel Laher HISTORY

Simba Rusare PSW PROJECT

GRADE 6C

Die Twee Vriende

In ‘n klein dorpie het twee seuns gewoon: Liam en James. Liam was bekend vir sy stil karakter en verslawing aan boeke; terselfdertyd is James berug daarvoor dat hy luidrugtig is en oor alles spog. Eendag het die onderwyser vir hulle gesê daar sal ‘n groepopdrag wees. Met opgewondenheid het Liam na James gestap, met ‘n hoopvolle glimlag. James het egter in spottende lag uitgebars en gesê: “Hoekom sal ek saam met jou werk? Jy is net ‘n stil ‘n onderwyser se troeteldier.

Liam was seergemaak maar vasbeslote en het besluit om alleen op die projek te gaan. Hy het alles aan sy projek gegee en met ‘n werklik indrukwekkende opdrag uitgekom. Terselfdertyd het James ver agter gewerk en te laat besef dat hy hulp nodig het.

Hy het die soort en helpende Liam se oë gesien en sy trots gesluk om hulp te vra. Liam hartseer maar wou steeds help. Terwyl hulle saamgewerk het, James en Liam se kennis en vriendelikheid baie waardeer. Hy het dus geleer om met empatie respek te gee,en hierdie twee het onwaarskynlike vriende geword.

Die dorpie het hierdie nuwe vriendskap gesien en ook die verandering bewonder.

Morele: ‘n eenvoudige daad van vriendlikheid en begrip kan baie verander.

Kayd de Klerk – Volksverhaal

Jakkals en Ratel (Fox and Badger)

Baie lank gelede was jakkals en ratel goeie vriende. Die twee het eendag saam in die bos geloop. Dit was etenstyd en jakkals en ratel was baie honger en het vir mekaar gevra wat gaan hulle eet. Jakkals het ‘n slim idee en sê vir ratel, “Kraai het ‘n nes in die groot akker boom. Kom ons steel eiers uit kraai se nes dan eet ons hulle vir ontbyt” Badger was nie seker oor die idee nie, maar hy het ingestem.

“Ek sal uitkyk vir kraai terwyl jy in die boom klim en die eiers neergooi” sê jakkals.

Die waterkrisis

Ratel het in die boom geklim en die eiers gesteel en vir jakkals gegooi. Toe hy die laaste eier vir jakkals neer gegooi het, het skelm jakkals hard begin skree.”Kraai, kraai, gierige ratel steel jou eiers! Hy wil hulle vir ontbyt eet” Kraai is kwaad en vlieg na die boom toe en skel en pik vir ratel, terwyl jakkals vinnig weg hardloop het met al die eiers. Hy het al die eiers op sy eie opgeëet. Tot vandag toe is jakkals en ratel vyande. Ratel is nog steed agterdogtig en jakkals bly skelm en onbetroubaar.

Ethan Swiegers – Volksverhaal

Een dag was daar drie kinders Mumbo, Aria en Jason. Hulle was die mense wat het die water daar gesit. Mumbo, Aria en Jason was die water skeppers en een dag hulle het na die rivier

gegaan om water te versamel. Hulle se familie het geroep en wil hulle sien an die dorp.

Hulle het gesien dat al die water was nou vermors die water skeppers Mumbo, Aria en Jason was woedend en het al die water weggemaak. Die mense in die dorpe was bang en bekommerd oor dit. Aria het gesê dat die mense moet leer om nee te mors nie. Die water skepper Jason het gesê dat as die mense water vind dan kan ons die water herstel. Een van die mense, John was slim hy het geweet dat daar was water in die spekboom.

Hy het dit onder sy tong gesit. Mumbo het John gesien. Hy het die ander skeppers gaan haal om te sien. Die skeppers was nou gelukkig dat die mense nie mors die water nie en nou die skeppers stem saam om die water te hersel.

Die water was nou terug en al die mense was nou gelukkig en dit is hoekom mense sê monie mors nie.

Matthew Moyce – Volksverhaal

An extract from “The Grumpy Rhino” by Oscar Howes

A long time ago, in the middle of a dry savannah in Africa, there was a very grumpy rhino. He was always grumpy and he never smiled. He had big sharp horns, strong muscles and tough grey skin. Rhino was always mean to the other animals and none of them liked him.

Leopard saw this and wanted to help. Leopard was skinny and had yellow fur with black spots. He went to Rhino’s house and said to Rhino, “I will make you happy and not grumpy”. Leopard tried and tried to make Rhino laugh, he tried everything but nothing worked. It actually made Rhino angry, and Rhino kicked Leopard out of his house!

Leopard went back to his home and thought and thought until he came up with an idea. His idea was to ask Lion for help, because Lion was always happy and kind. So he went to Lion’s house and asked him, and Lion agreed. Lion had yellow fur, a big orange mane and was very strong …

Oscar Howes – Fable

GRADE 6C CLASS WORK

Nicholas Taljaard & Abdul-Ghanaan Adams – TECH PROJECT

Aadam Reid SPEECH

Raghieb Connelly ART

Andile Moyo ART

Harry Schwerdtfeger PSW PROJECT

Seth Lawrence & Caden van der Westhuizen – TECH PROJECT

Ansaar Gaffoor & Robert-Li Fillies TECH PROJECT

Luca Samuel PERSUASIVE SPEECH

Sufyaan Jephta PSW PROJECT

Daniel Siljeur PSW PROJECT

Muhammad Thaqib Abrahams PERSUASIVE SPEECH

Zanovuyo Lolwana ART

Dylan Cockroft ART

Mohammed Suleman PSW PROJECT

Zaki Ebrahim, Abdul-Ghanaan Adams & Caden van der Westhuizen – TECH PROJECT

Max Meyer ART

Phalo Gcaleka PSW PROJECT

Umar Mohamed HISTORY PROJECT

GRADE 6D

The Hard Math Problem

Once upon a time, there was a Lion with yellow fur, a brown mane, and striking blue eyes. He lived under a big shady tree. Nearby, there was a smart Rhino who wore glasses and lived on a large, flat rock. A kind and sympathetic Elephant also lived close by, near a lake that he used as a swimming pool. The three animals lived together peacefully in the savannah.

One day, Lion saw Rhino working on a math problem. Curious, Lion approached and asked, “What are you doing?” Rhino sighed and replied, “I’m trying to solve 800 divided by 5.” “Why?” asked Lion. “Because I want to!” Rhino retorted, hoping Lion would leave him alone. Suddenly, Rhino exclaimed, “I got it! It’s 160.” “No, it’s not! It’s 2,” said Lion confidently. The two friends started arguing over the answer and, frustrated, went back to their homes.

Elephant, hearing the commotion, went to Lion and asked, “What’s going on? You’re disturbing my swim.” Lion admitted that he had fought with Rhino. Elephant advised him to apologize. Meanwhile, Elephant told Rhino the same thing. Both Lion and Rhino met at the spot where they had argued and apologized. From then on, they became good friends again and enjoyed solving math problems together.

Moral of the story: Respect everyone’s opinion.

– Alexander Runnalls

IQ

There once was a boy named Liu He really enjoyed haikus He went to university And studied biodiversity Until he realised he had a negative IQ

– Noah Samuels

Die Haai en die Rob.

Daar was ‘n haai wat net sy eie ding gedoen het en ‘n groot jong rob wat arrogant was. Hy spog altyd dat hy die vinnigste dier in die wereld is. Die rob se “Hallo Haai, ek het hierheen gekom om jou uit te daag vir ‘n wedloop. Jy het vyf dae om voor te berei.”

Die volgende dag gaan die ou haai vir ‘n swem. Hy was baie bepaal om die wedloop te wen. Hy het elke dag geoefen. Na ‘n paar dae van oefening,hey hy ‘n trek op sy fin gevoel. Dit was baie seer.

Hy hardloop na die dokter toe en se “Dokter! Ek dink ek het my fin getrek.” Die dokter se “Ok, laat ek sien.” Die haai was baie hartseer want hy wil nog steeds in die wedstryd swem.

Die wedstryd is hier! Haai en Rob staan op hull plekke. Drie, twee, een. Swem! Haai is in eerste plek vroeg in die wedstryd. Haai skielik van pyn net voor die doellyn en Rob swem verby hom en wen. Rob spog voor almal dat hy beter en vinniger as Haai is, maar al diere is rondom Haai wat in pyn is.

Moreel: Dit is nie altyd net oor jou nie.

– Tyler Williams

Die Safari:

Op ‘n dag daar was ‘n Safari. Die luiperd was die koning van die Safari. Die koning luiperd was baie sugtige en sterk. Daar was nie baie water in die Safari nie. Die selfsugtig koning luiperd noem al die water in die Safari nie. Die selfsugtig koning luiperd noem al die water in Safari en los geen water vir die ander diere nie.

Maar eendag het die enigste en laaste sebra die diere gevind. Hy het hom dan die renoster voortsel. Hy het die renoster gevra of hy kan bly. Toe hy die koning luiperd ontmoet het hy hom ook gevra of hy kan bly en hy het ja gestê.

Dae later het die renoster gesien dat die koning luiperd selfsugtig was met ander diere was met ander diere. ’n Dag later het hy dors gevoel en die koning luiperd gevra vir water. Die koning luiperd het ombeskof “nee” geantwoord.

Die sebra was uiters dors en hartseer. Toe gaan vertel die sebra vir renoster datb die koning luiperd selfsugtig was en dat iets daaroor gedoen moet woord. Toe besluit hulle dat renoster koning luiperd sal se aandag sou aflei en sebra sou gif in sy water sit. Toe koning luiperd die water drink het hy geval. Daarna het al die ander diere water gaan vind om te deel.

– Oliver Woodman – Volkverhaal

Alfie die vinnig ou

Hoppe en Alfie was beste vriende. Hoppe was vinnig en hy weet hy is vinnig maar Alfie was nie so vinnig nie.

Eendag hardloop hulle ‘n wedloop. “GO!” skree Alfie, en hulle hardloop so vinnig soos hulle kan. Hoppe het natuurlik gewen, en hy lag toe vir Alfie. Alfie is hartseer en hardloop weg. Alfie huil want hy het nou sy beste vriend gelos. Alfie was eensaam en hy gebruik die tyd as motivering om hard te oefen. Hoppe was ook hartseer en kwaad want Alfie het weg gehardloop.

Eendag sien Hoppe ‘n plakkaat vir die Diere Olimpiese spele. Hoppe skryf in om deel te neem want hy weet hy is vinnig en hoef nie te oefen nie. Alfie sien ook die plakkaat en hy dink na all die oefeninge kan hy ook deel neem.

Op die dag van die olimpiese spele, het al die diere kom kyk. Hoppe wen die eerste wedloop en Alfie kom tweede. Hulle al twee het die finale wedloop gemaak. Alfie doen sy beste en wen all die ander diere. Hulle jubel vir Alfie en Hoppe was kwaad.

Nou weet Hoppe om altyd te oefen en Alfie is nou bekend wereldwyd as die vinnige ou.

– Caiden Johnson

The Rhino and the Leopard

Deep in the vast Karoo and savannas of Southern Africa, there lived a solitary rhino. He wasn’t the most social of creatures and often preferred keeping to himself. Rhino’s only true friend was Buffalo, although they were once enemies. One afternoon, while Rhino was grazing peacefully, Buffalo approached him. “Hey, Rhino,” said Buffalo, “Have you heard the news about Leopard?” Rhino shook his head. Buffalo explained, “There are rumours that Leopard wants to overthrow Lion and become the new king of the Karoo.” Rhino wasn’t surprised; Leopard had always been arrogant.

Later that day, as Rhino grazed the fields, Elephant came rushing up, panicked. “Have you seen Lion?” he asked, “He owes me three branches worth of leaves, and now he’s gone!” Rhino shook his head, recalling Buffalo’s words. “Last I saw, he was on his rock.” Elephant shouted, “He was with Leopard! Something’s wrong!” Rhino, now alarmed, agreed to help search for Lion.

After hours of searching, they found Lion trapped in a deep hole, with Leopard standing victoriously above. Leopard declared, “I’m the true king of the Karoo!” But Rhino charged, knocking Leopard down as Elephant pulled Lion to safety. Defeated, Leopard fled, and now roams alone in shame.

– Daniel Wesson

The Leopard Who Refused to Listen

Once upon a time, there was a proud and arrogant leopard who refused to listen to anyone. As winter approached, a curious elephant, busy gathering supplies for his shelter, encountered the leopard. “Shouldn’t you also be gathering supplies for your shelter before the icy winter sets in?” asked the elephant. The leopard scoffed and replied, “No, I know what’s right, and I don’t need your advice!”

Later, an extraordinary buffalo, also preparing for the cold, crossed paths with the leopard. “You should be collecting your supplies like me,” said the buffalo. But again, the leopard arrogantly responded, “No, I know what’s best for me. I don’t need your help.”

When winter finally arrived, the leopard found himself without a shelter. Desperate, he approached the elephant and asked, “May I stay with you for the winter?” The elephant shook his head and said, “No, you didn’t gather supplies when I advised you.” The leopard then asked the buffalo, who similarly replied, “No, you didn’t prepare, so I cannot help you.”

Left without shelter, the leopard suffered through the cold winter. The moral of the story is that excessive pride and arrogance can lead to one’s downfall; it’s wise to listen to others.

– Tahir Abrahams

How the Lion Learned to Stand Up for Himself

Once upon a time, there was a lion, elephant and rhino. Lion was young, frightened, small and fast. Rhino is a young, bully, slow and big. Elephant was old, wise, big and slow.

Rhino would always bully and scare Lion. Lion would always run to Elephant to get rid of Rhino and Elephant would always do it and protect lion like the good friend he is. It all started when Lion accidentally ran into Rhino. Rhino always thought it was on purpose, ever since Rhino has despised Lion. Elephant always tried to help Rhino calm down but he wouldn’t listen.

A few days later Lion had enough of Rhino, and he asked Elephant to teach him how to defend himself, and that’s what Elephant did. Elephant said, “Violence is never the answer.” “If you must fight, then do it,” said Lion. “Don’t worry, I will.”

Lion waited outside to settle things with Rhino the next day. Lion explained that it was an accident that he bumped into him. Turns out Rhino came to apologize.

They all became good friends and got lunch.

The end.

GRADE 6D CLASS WORK

– Amaan Jamodien

Luca Bompani PSW PROJECT

Muhammad Raadhi Damon GEOGRAPHY WEBSITE

Adam Friday

GEOGRAPHY WEBSITE

Liam Lamb GEOGRAPHY WEBSITE

Kai Van Buuren GEOGRAPHY WEBSITE

Abrahams GEOGRAPHY WEBSITE

Yaqin

GRADE 6D CLASS WORK

Joshua Banda ART

Michael Mayhew ART

Adam Jacobs PSW PROJECT

Ewin Hill GEOGRAPHY WEBSITE

Thomas Adriaanse PSW PROJECT

Carter Seymour ART

Faraz Adams PSW PROJECT

Seth Willoughby PSW PROJECT

Elyon Mauye ART

Fayaaz Davids COMIC STRIP

Ethan Cyster PSW PROJECT

GRADE 7

GRADE 7A

BACK ROW: Mikaeel Coetzee, Vishal Naran, Tristan Daniels, Sandile Ngwenya, Ameer Moose, Radhee Hendricks, Mika’il Manie

MIDDLE ROW: Alex Schoeman, Jack Stakemire, Ryan Scharffenorth, Ebrahim Mohamed, Theo Rouse, Ronaldo Muller, Connor Jurgens, York Marthinussen, Daniel Fabing, Nahum Titus

FRONT ROW: Mason Fourie, Alex Oosterwyk, Reza Ebrahim, Andrew Rowland, Mr Tony Steward, Rayyaan Essack, Nala Selemela, Noah O’Brien, Mikaeel Jacobs

GRADE 7B

BACK ROW: Nicolas Thebus, Adam Kuhn, Maximus Melvill, Carter Saunders, Ari Bulmer, Mohamed Isma-eel Meyers, Isa Soni

MIDDLE ROW: Daniel O’Brien, Gabriel Peters, Banele Radebe, Connor Haupt, Niyaaz Allie, Ahlume Mhlebi, Liam Wilson, Daniel Buxey

FRONT ROW: Khalid Petersen, Amaan Hearn, Zaid Abdurahman, Muhammad Berdien, Mr Kevin Leverzencie, Nicholas Walker-Smith, Seth Elliott, Shailin Lotters, Daamin Daniels

GRADE 7C

BACK ROW: Taha Jamal, Tahrir De Vries, Joel Emmanuel, Tyler Castle, Levi Doyle, Riley Schenck, Mikaeel Frieslaar

MIDDLE ROW: Nathan Scheepers, Landen Erasmus, Benjamin Rentzke, Mijwaad Haswary, John Kalogeropoulos, Daniel Henriques, Akanakaishe Chingwete, Abdu Mathews

FRONT ROW: Qasim Botha, Moeketsi Skeyi, Umair Patel, Jordan Abrahams, Mrs Tina Hermanus, Tyler Martin, James Theunissen, Zach Halvorsen, Hayden Tero

GRADE 7D

BACK ROW: Josh Schuller, Jonah Hager, Jeremy Blake, Siyabonga Mkhonto, Seth Davids, Benjamin Kleintjies, Patrice Ebobisse-Bille

MIDDLE ROW: Buchule Maponopono, Kai Haraldsen, Israel Van Niekerk, Yunus Hoosain, Zachary Hanslo, Zachary Louw, Joshua Gonsalves, Micah Wessels, Zakariyya Safodien

FRONT ROW: Alex Botha, Alexander Erasmus, Muhammad Jhaveri, Jevaun Le Roux, Mr Robert Quinlan, Imraan Cajee, Yaqeen Van der Schyff, Landyn Raynardt, Matthew Abrahams

GRADE 7A

Die dood van ‘n glasbottel

Stel jou voor jy is ‘n glasbottel. Klink nie na baie pret nie, nê. My storie begin by die fabriek waar ek deur ‘n masjien gemaak word. Ek word deur ‘n vloeistof genaamd koeldrank gevul. Mense sit my in ‘n boks en stuur my na ‘n winkel. Ek was so opgewonde dat ek amper van die vragmotor afgeval het. Almal se families soos broers en ouers was daar. Toe ek by die winkel kom was ek dadelik in ‘n yskas gesit. My ma en pa het my vertel hoe herwinning werk. My ouers was jaloers dat ek herwinbaar was en nie hulle nie. Terwyl ons stry het ‘n gesin my gekoop. Hulle het gooi my gedrink en het my na ‘n herwinningsaanleg geneem. Na dertig dag was ek terug by die fabriek en was weer na die winkel toe gestuur.

– Ryan Scharffenorth

The Eclipses of life

Crescent high above

Evolving as you go drifting through the cracks trying to let your feelings go like a eagle you try to fly but you can’t survive inside

Unlike a lion I have no pride . forgive and forget these people take them away from me

Get rid of these horrid feelings

And let my spirit Freee

– Ronaldo Muller

Boredom

Having nothing to do

No one to play with you

Drowning in your sorrow

Your hearts starts crying

You have pools of water

And nothing you desire

Like a penguin so flightless

You can’t do anything

Suffering the loneliness

Watching the clock tick

Like a fisherman waiting to catch fish

Hiding in your shadow

Thinking of nothing

You hear the wind singing

Howling against the window

Your mom walks in: ”Don’t do that again if you never want to be grounded!”

– Nala Selemela

When Light Vanishes

Confusion, what a strange human emotion

When you lose sight

Of the light at the end of the tunnel

When you are swallowed by darkness and void, Like a blanket covering you

Not knowing what door leads to the right destination

You are an explorer that loses their way

When the clouds hide the Sun

When you are knocked out in a boxing match

Try Try Try that’s all you can do

Until the light smiles brightly in front of you

Never give up that’s what they always say

But those people are right every single day

“Boom!” Hope will rise like the rising sun

As day comes after night

All I say is true

It’s okay to fail

But it’s not okay to quit

– Vishal Naran

Nuwe lewe vir ‘n Ou Blikkie

Haai, ek is Bob. Bob die blikkie. Daar is verskillende tipes van my soos Aluminium en vlekvrye staal. My vriende, Aluminium is een van die mees gebruikte blikkiematreriale ter wêreld, en ‘n fiet is dat oor en oor herwin kan word. Blikkies kan gebruik word om penne, potlode, ens. Te stoor. Jy kan selfs ‘n versiering van hom in jou ontwerp soos jy wil!

Blikplaat. Ek is Bob se broer. Daar is een ding wat my hartseer mak, is om te wees Swakker as die ander. Ek is baie meer buigsaam dan ander. Jy kan my in baie vorms verander. Blikkies kan in spesiale blikke gegooi word vir herwinning. Blikkies kan gebruik word vir versiering, vir potplante en ander projekte.

– Mika’il Manie

Tsunami

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As the dirty night shines upon the people of Pury, they lay awake staring at the running stars above them. WOAH! Says one, AMAZING! Says the other, but this was just the start of murder.

SPLASH! As the water sprints down the shore like a bunch of children, the people of Pury make their down to the beach.This was known as a perfect night for the beach, full with sunsets. As the water dried away from the sore they hear i massive BANG! “ A TSUNAMI!” yells one, as their emotion swithes from happy to suspense .The water runs at them with height and speed,like a trident speeding 200 km/h towards you.

It was to fast for them … it all happened in a CLICK! The tsunami had hurt the city with shame and disbelief in its eyes. The tsunami left a whole in the city no-one could fix, its soapy foam and blue-eyed water stepped on the city with 1 million weights. The debry sliced the buildings. This was it “THE FALL OF PURY”

Moral: People say you only die once yet you only die once.

– Mikaeel Jacobs

‘n Plastieklose Wêreld

Stel jou ‘n wêreld voor sonder plastiek. Plastiek veroorsaak baie probleme. Daar sal ‘n groter verskeidenheid diere wees, aangesien daar geen plastiek sal wees nie, om te vergiftig of hulle te verstrengel te nie. Grond sal minder beskadig word omdat daar geen gechlorineerde plistiek sal wees nie, wat skadelike chemikalieë in die omliggende grond kan vrystel nie. Wat dan in die grondwater of and omliggende waterbronne kan inspoel. Daar sal vars suurstof in die lug wees, want waneer plastiekafval verbrand word stel dit gistowwe in die lug kry.

Basiese voedselpresevering sal nie moontlik wees nie. Organiese afval sal die stortings terreine vul en ‘n omgewingsbekommernis word. Gewoonlik is plastiek baie gooie elektriese isolators. Dit is nie ‘n geleier van elektrisiteit nie. Alhoewel dit kan gemaak word om ‘n elektrisiteit leier te wees, deur dis te meng met ‘n materiaal wat ‘n gooie isulator is. Om die storie op te som, ek dink dat ‘n wêreld sonder plastiek ideaaql sou wees as gevolg van die faktore in die storie.

– Alex Schoeman

Radhee Hendricks

Ronaldo Muller

Radhee Hendricks & Ronaldo Muller

York Marthinussen & Daniel Fabing

Die Glasbottel

In ‘n rivier, daar woon ‘n bottel. Die bottel woon in ‘n baie besoedelde gebied. Daar is 900 000kg besoedeling in die Calvary alleen. Een dag het ‘n man genaamd Jacob aan herwinning gedink. Hy het beplan. Al wat hy nodig gehad het, was geld.

Hy het kos verkoop by die mark. Hy het geld gemaak maar die besoedelingsvlake het gestyg. Hy het nou ‘n plek om te werk en ‘n span. 82 persone het vrywillig gehelp. Die eerste glassbottel se naam was 1cy. Voorheen het 1cy in ‘n rivier gewoon. Wanneer 1cy herwin was het hy baie prosesse ondergaan. Hy is eerster van sy huis verwyder. Al die papier en plastiek is verpletter deur ‘n groot masjien. Hy het soos sand gelyk. Hy is gesmelt in ‘n vloeistof. Die vloeistof was baie warm. Toe 1cy afgekoel was, is hy gestuur om gevul te word.

Jacob het gesien hoe die besoedelingsvlake daal. Mense in die omgewing het geinspireer geraak deur sy pogings en het self begin herwin. Die besoedelingsvlake het tot 75% gestyg, maar dit was net die begin van ‘n groot verandering. 1cy is nou ‘n gelukkige bottel, nou dat hy ‘n doel het.

– Jack Stakemire

My 2nd Home – Shakespeare School Festival

This is my second home, where my imagination can run wild and my fears disappear as soon as I step on stage. When the spotlight hits me, it’s like a loud cheer saying, “You’ve got this!” I’m ready to tell Shakespeare’s story without feeling judged. I wear my badge of pride, knowing my school is proud of me.

After weeks of practicing and rehearsing, we’re finally ready. We load the props, set up the stage, and get everything in place for the tech and dress rehearsals.

Waiting in the dressing rooms, the nerves start to kick in as we hear it’s a full house. When the MC introduces us, my anxiety disappears, and I focus on the show. The performance starts, and we give it everything we’ve got. Seeing the audience’s reactions makes us so happy, and we know all our hard work paid off.

Afterwards, we celebrate with other schools, receive certificates and a trophy, and dance with excitement. My parents are so proud, as if I were on a TV show. Being on stage really does feel like my second home.

– Mason Fourie

Alternatiewe Energiebronne

Suid-Afrika het ‘n energiekrisis wat beinvloed word deur gereelde kragonderbrekings en ‘n groot afhanklikheid van fossielbrandstowwe. Daar is baie hernubare energiebronne waarheen ons kan wend om dit te beveg.

Sonkrag gegewe die groot hoeveelheid sonskyn in Suid-Afrika. Dit behels sonpanele wat aan koshuiskorporasies geheg is en groot kommersiële projekte waarin sonlig vasgevang word om elektrisiteit te produseer. Hierdie groenkrag help om afhangklikheid van steenkool en ander niehernubare bronne en skadelike gasse wat vrygestel word te verminder en sodoende die kragbron vir baie plekke te verseker.

Windkrag: Kuswinde is baie sterk en konstant, dit sal ‘n perfekte area vir windturbines wees. Windplase sal baie elektrisiteit produseer sonder enige skadelike besoedeling. Wanneer dit behoorlik ingespan word, kan dit betroubaar grootliks tot die energie mengel in SA bydra en die hernubare bronne aanvul om ‘n gebalanseerde energievoorsiening te handhaaf.

Waterkrag is elektrisiteit wat deur die vloei van water opgewek word. Waterkrag projekte bied plaaslike hernubare energie en is nie so gevaarlik vir die omgewing soos groot damme nie. Deur in hierdie hernubare bronne te belê, kan SA ‘n meer betroubare, omgewingsvriendelike energiestelsel bou.

– Radhee Hendricks

York Marthinussen & Sandile Ngwenya

GRADE 7A CLASS WORK

Alex Oosterwyk, Ameer Moose, Connor Jurgens & Ebrahim Mohamed

Luke Jacobs, Tristan Daniels, Nahum Titus, Mika’il Manie & Mikaeel Coetzee

Sandile Ngwenya, Reza Ebrahim & Ryan Scharffenorth

Andrew Rowland

Noah O’Brien, Alex Schoeman, Rayyaan Essack, Vishal Naran & Mikaeel Jacobs

Theo Rouse, Daniel Fabing & Nala Selemela

GRADE 7B

Love Makes A Fool

Love is a swoosh! Of wind that knocks you off your feet,

It can happen at any time, like a natural disaster, You can feel the butterflies doing backflips in your stomach,

And a cupid striking your heart at the speed of light.

Love is a roller coaster that takes you back and forth, Between various wild emotions,

Love can make you joyful and very nervous at the same time,

You may even feel love when a beautiful woman walks by,

Love is as random as a spider eating a massive chocolate.

Someone you might have never noticed before, Might catch the gaze of your big, love-filled eyes, Love can turn people mad, like wild dogs, Obsessing over something they can never have, So be careful with the game that is love, It can make the wisest of men a fool.

– Daniel O’Brien

Hopes For Happiness

I come and go from time to time.

I’m always competing with sadness and madness trying to stay in front of the line. I’ll make someone laugh and giggle making their vocal chords wiggle.

In the end I hope to win to make someone laugh and giggle again.

– Gabriel Peters

The Sorrow

There I am all alone

No one to talk to no one to call

Now I lay sad as a sak listening to the whispers of my thoughts

I thought I could pull through but I can’t PEW! goes my self esteem

My heart is crying and I don’t know what to do

My life is crumbling like a landslide

My body is like a rock so still hardly able to move

There goes everything what sorrow my body gets cold

And i’m stuck in the same loop

– Muhammad Fayyaad Berdien

Top to bottom

I’m at the top of the food chain

The biggest there is

All those little Gr 1’s They know their place

Now I’m the lowest of the low

Like a little door mouse

As the gates open and beckon me in I feel a sense of dread as the Gr 12’s grin

‘Snap’ goes a twig I jump so high

‘ring ring ring’ goes the bell I walk out to break

And realize,

This ain’t so bad

– Oliver Lapage

My lewe as ‘n glas bottel

My naam is Ben, en ek is ‘n Coca Cola glasbottel. Ek was nie altyd ‘n bottel nie.

70 jaar gelede was ek net ‘n stapel sand in Florida. Op ‘n dag is ek opgetel met ander sakke sanden na Central Florida Glass geneem. Toe ek aangekom, het hulle my in ‘n oond by 2000 grade celsius gesit vir 30 minute, en toe het ek in die vorm van ‘n venster gesmee. 1 maand later ek is na New York gestuur, en ek is in ‘n wolkekrabber se venster in gesit. Ek was net een van honderde vensters op daardie wolkekrabber.

Ek was ‘n venster in daardie gebou vir 30 jaar, maar op ‘n dag het New York ‘n aardbewing gehad. Die gebou het geval en gelukkig het ek nie gebreek nie. Ek was gelukkig in die herwinbare hoop geplaas. Ek was gesmelt en in ‘n 500ml bottel gevorm. Daarna was ek na die Coca Cola fabriek geneem en met Coca Cola gevul. Sederdien was ek al baie gekoop, gedrink en herwin. Nou word ek deur die president van Suid Afrika gedrink.

– Max Melvill

die konsen op ‘n vloed omdat dit stormwater vertraag. Bome verhoog ook die eiendoms waarde. Bome bied ook aasienlike siekundige en sosiale voordele. Groen ruimtes en boomryke straate biedt estetise en onspanning waarde. Bome verminder ook klankbesoedeling. Bome verander die volgende dinge: plaaslike klimaat, verlaag lugteperatuur, verhoog ekonomiese stabiliteit, verminder geraas besoedeling, bome skep wild en plant diversiteit, bome verhoog eiendoms waardes.

– Banele Radebe

Ek is ‘n Glasbottel

Ek het begin as ‘n glassbottel op die strand. In n fabreik is ek gemeng met kalksteen en sand. Toe is ek verhit tot 1700 grade celcuis wat my in ‘n gesmelte vloeistof gemaak het.

Ek is ‘n glas bottel

Ek is ‘n glasbottel wat van warme glas gemaak is. Ek woon in ‘n groot fabriek in Amsterdam- Nederland. Die fabriek se naam was Heineken.

In Heineken het die fabriek baie bierbottels vervaardig. Ek is in ‘n vervoerband gesit en na ‘n masjien wat bier uitdeel. Nadat ek met bier gevul is, het hulle my na ‘n massiewe boks vervoer en vir ‘n lang tyd daar gesit.

Ek is na ‘n groot skip geneem en is deur ‘n massiewe hyskraan opgelig wat my en ‘n hele klop ander glasbottels op die skip was en toe vat die skip land toe Suid Africa. Na twee dae het ons by die hawe van Suid-Afrika aangekom. Ek was na ‘n massiewe winkel gery. Hulle het my op die rak gesit en my lank daar gelos totdat’n lang man koom koop het. Ek was uiteindelik weer herwin.

– Connor Haupt

Die voordele van bome in stedelike gebiede

Een voordeel van bome in stedelike gebiede is dat dit help om hitte te verminder deur skadu-oppervlaktes te verskaf wat 11-25 grade celsuis kan wees. Maar wat belangrik is bome verbeter luggehalte deur koolstofdioksied verwyder, lugbesoedeling te absorbeer en suurstof te produseer.

Somminge bomen biedt verassting vir mense wat gestrest of alleen voel. Bome help om waterkwaliteit te verhoog. Hulle filtreer die water. Bome verminder

Daarna is ek in uniforme size gesny namelik ‘n gob. Daarna is ek in ‘n tweede vorm gesit om my in die ikoniese Coca-Cola bottel te maak. Ek het toe n verhittings proses ondergaan. tot 900 grade celuis wat bekend is as die uitgloeing. Dit het my interne spanning verminder en my sterke gemaak. Sodat ek wisselde teperatuur kan hanteer. Toe gaan ek deur ‘n toets wat deur masjiene en mense gedoen is.

Daarna is ek gevul met ‘n bruin vloeistof en ek kry n metale dop op my kop. Ek was na ‘n groothandelaar gestuur wat my aan n supermark verkoop . Na dae in die yskas is ek deur n klient gekoop. Die klient het my op die strand gegooi en ek is terug waar ek begin het. – Zaid Abdurahman

Ek het baie lewens

Toe ek gebore is, was ek een van die gelukkigste glassbottels ooit. Ek het altyd geglo dat die werêld so ‘n skoon en mooi omgewing is. Wanneer mense my gebruik om te drink voel ek bly vir hulle, maar dan raak ek gedreineer van al my emosie. Die hele doel van my lewe is om vloeistowwe vas te hou dan drink mense van my. Sommige mense “merk” nie die glasbak daar op nie en gooi my soms op die grond.

Dit maak my hartseer omdat hulle nie besef dat ek vir ander doeleindes gebruik kan word nie.

Wanneer mense die regte ding doen en my in die Glas-drom gooi word ek weer gelukkig dan kan ek ‘n ander lewe lei. Toe ek by die fabriek kom, is daar ander bottels soos ek wat leeg is. Ons word verpletter en kry dan ‘n nuwe lewe om te leef en dan kry ons hierdie etikkete aan ons vas sodat dit kan wys watter soort bottle ons is. Die proses van herwinning moet in almal se gedagtes wees.

– Liam Wilson

U13A Waterpolo Tour

A special event that I have participated in this year was the extraordinary U13A waterpolo tour. On that tour I realised how important it is to represent your school because you don’t want to let anyone down. The tour was extremely fun and exciting.

The flight to PE was a wonderful experience for the boys that has never been on a plane before. When we landed in PE everyone was completely focused for the upcoming games. From the airport we travelled on a bus to the majestic Grey junior school which only took ten minutes. We got to the school and we were ready to meet the boy and family that would host my teammate and I for the tournament. There were sixteen teams in the tournament and it was divided into the bottom eight which was the plate and the top division which was the cup. We were all extremely happy that we won the plate and placed ninth. The U13As of 2024 for WBJS are the first team to win the plate.

That was my U13A waterpolo tour and I wish I could have that exact same experience many more times.

– Ari Bulmer

A Trip to Disneyland

On our way to France the plane ride was absolutely horrible, with lots of turbulence throughout the 12 hour flight. Although the flight was horrible, we still had an amazing time at Disneyland, but the downside was France was very dirty.

At Disneyland my favorite thing to do was to buy hazelnut churros and dip them in melted chocolate, the rides were also super fun. I think that the best ride was the Goofy swoofy mobile, it was like I was surfboarding on the Indian ocean with a slight breeze blowing against my face. The other rides were good but not better than the Goof swoofy mobile, that was on a whole other level. The second best must have been the Donald duck truck, it was me driving an imaginary red Ferrari in Los Angeles. The Mickey Mouse ride was awesome, it went through Princess Peach’s Castle and under the castle you see at the beginning of Disney movies.

Overall it was an amazing time at Disneyland but I wish I could’ve stayed longer and the flight home was better.

– Carter Saunders

GRADE 7B CLASS WORK

Nicholas Walker-Smith & Fayyaad Berdien

Chase Downing & Banele Radebe

GRADE 7B CLASS WORK

Shailin Lotters & Gabriel Peters

Connor Haupt & Carter Saunders

Niyaaz Allie & Isma’eel Meyers

Zaid Abdurahman & Ahlume Mhlebi

Daniel Buxey & Khalid Petersen

Qaasim Khan & Amaan Hearn

Daniel O’Brien & Adam Kuhn

Seth Elliot & Ari Bulmer

GRADE 7C

Pretending to be happy

Everybody loves to be happy. But sometimes you can’t always be so chappy. People might always make your heart race. But sometimes they might be pulling a face. This does not mean that they are always mad. But perhaps they are just really sad. Perhaps something is happening at home. Or maybe they are just feeling alone. Just because they play in the sun. Does not mean they are having much fun. Perhaps this might not be the case. But don’t treat people because of their face.

– Tyler Castle

The exciting hockey tournament against grey junior

It was a hot and sunny winter’s day at WBJS where the sun shines its highest. It was nearing the end of April and Grey Junior was arriving. They are here to play a tough tournament against us, this match is the first match of the season for WBJS.

I was scared yet excited. This feeling spread like wildfire across our entire team. During the first half of our match, our school felt as if we were in an oven. When it was half time our team had a water break. I grabbed a bunch of tasty snacks and water to quench my thirst. As I was making my way to the restroom, I passed the pool which looked like it was smiling and calling my name to take a swim! But I looked away and walked on.

During the second half our team was playing better but we were losing 8–0. As I looked at the scoreboard, it looked like it was sad and told me to do better. By the end of the match, my legs felt like boulders as I walked. I felt like a burnt crisp!

– Umair Patel

Plastiek besoedeling

Plastiekproduksie het die afgelope twee dekades meer as verdubbel.

Alhoewel waardevol vir sy goedkoopheid en veelsydigheid, word wanbestuur plastiekafval ‘n groot besoedeling, met een tot twee miljoen ton wat jaarliks oseane binnedring en wild benadeel. Die verbetering van plastiekafvalbestuur, veral in armer lande, is van kardinale belang.

Die eerste sintetiese plastiek, Bakeliet, is in 1907 vervaardig en het die wêreldwye plastiekbedryf begin. Vinnige produksiegroei het in die 1950’s begin. Sedertdien het die jaarlikse plastiekproduksie in 2019 byna 230-voudig tot 460 miljoen ton toegeneem, wat die afgelope twee dekades verdubbel het.

Sommige interessante feite

Weet jy? Slegs 14% plastiek word herwin. In ‘n plastiekvrye wêreld gebruik ons glas, metaal en papier in plaas van plastiek. Kos sal in waspapier toegedraai word, en speelgoed gemaak van bamboes. Ons sal fokus op kompos en herwinning vir ‘n skoner en gesonde omgewing.

Hoekom ek hierdie onderwerp gekies het.

Die rede waarom ek hierdie onderwerp gekies het, is omdat dit aansluit by baie van my ander projekte. Ek het hierdie onderwerp geniet, want dit is baie interessant en feitlik. Terselfdertyd is dit hartseer om te sien dat al hierdie asblik die ekosisteem beïnvloed en besoedel.

– Abdullah Abrahams

The place to be!

This is a place where they have delicious foods like pancakes, french toast and many more. This place also speaks a language similar to Afrikaans. They have famous people like Virgil van Dijk, Johan Cruyff and Ruud Gullit. You can meet these people because they live there.

There are lots of activities to do such as golf, football, rugby, swimming and more. There are also tournaments for the activities you do. The place also has lots of vegetation with very good views from high, rocky mountains and clean, clear lakes and dams. The people who live there are very friendly. They are the 15th safest country in the world. The military of this country is very weak in terms of the world ratings for military. This European country is the neighbour of the richest country in the world.

The houses and apartments are very modern in looks from the outside and inside. They have different types of animals like pigs, guinea pigs and the national animal of this place is the lion.

This is the place I want to live in. The name of this place is Netherlands.

– Riley Schenck

My lewe as ‘n glasbottel

My reis het begin in ‘n warm, stoomagtige fabriek waar ek van gesmelte sand gemaak is. Ek is toe gevul met sprankelende suurlemoenwater en styf toegedraai. Ek was opgewonde en gereed om die wêreld te verken.

Ek is na ‘n Woolworths-winkel vervoer en in ‘n yskas saam met ander glasbottels geplaas. Eendag het ‘n seuntjie my opgetel en saggies in sy ma se mandjie geplaas. Hy het my huis toe geneem, en my dop afgeskroef en my koel, verfrissende inhoud gedrink. Hy was so gelukkig. Ek was die superster.

Maar my storie het nie daar geëindig nie. Jack het my nie weggegooi nie. Hy het my uitgewas en met pragtige blomme gevul en aan sy ma gegee.

Sy ma het my met sand en seeskulpies gevul. Ek het op ‘n sonnige vensterbank gesit, en almal herinner aan lekker dae by die see.

Later het ek by ‘n herwinningsentrum beland. Daar is ek gesmelt en in ‘n nuwe glasbottel verander. Dit was soos om ‘n vars begin te kry. Ek is gevul met sjokolademelkskommel en weer in die wêreld gestuur.

Nou is ek gereed vir meer avonture.

– Daniel Henriques

My father

My father is an important person to me. I can always relate to him; someone special to trust; a role model.

My father always dresses smartly. He is not the newest tool in the shed but he is the most reliable. Like a clock having lost track of time as it grew old, my father is always fashionably late as he would say.

I love my father with all my heart. My mother and father, as well as a few others have a special place in my heart only reachable by the people closest to me and who leave good impressions on me. He cracks jokes to lift my spirits when I am sad.

What I love most about my father is spending time with him, watching TV and talking about what makes my sister and I laugh at the stupidest jokes

My father’s polar bear hug is always good, compressing his love into me, making the room feel warm and cozy.

Whether he is at home spending time with us or working to let us have the life we live, I will always feel his love and he will always feel mine.

– Tahrir de Vries

Die lewe as ‘n glasbottel.

In die begin was ek ‘n klomp sand, soda-as en kalksteen. Ek was in ‘n warm oond gesit, waar ek tot ‘n gesmelte vloeistof gesmelt is. Geskoolde werkers het my in vorm geblaas. Ek was nou gereed om met iets gevul te word.

Ek was met ‘n heerlike koeldrank gevul. Ek is in ‘n koue yskas geplaas en na ‘n groot winkel vervoer, deur iemand gekoop en na ‘n oujaarsaand partytjie geneem. Almal het my inhoud geniet. Toe val ek op die vloer. Iemand het my in ‘n groen herwinningsdrom gesit.

Ek is skoongemaak en in stukkies opgebreek. Ek was in die vuurwarm oond gesit om te smelt. Hierdie keer was kobalt bygevoeg. Ek was weereens in vorm geblaas. Hierdie keer was ek met wyn gevul. Ek was toe van Suid-Afrika na Australië uitgevoer. Daar was ek in ‘n donker wynkelder gesit en oopgemaak om ‘n verjaarsdag te vier. Weereens was ek in die herwinningsdrom gegooi.

Gedurende my lewe was ek toegewyd daaraan om die wêreld ‘n skoner plek te maak. Ek het dit gedoen deur baie keer herwin te word en die vorm van nog meer aangeneem.

– John Kalegeropoulos

A spectrum of emotions

The spectrum of emotions is complex.

From disgust to euphoria, to despair to perplexion.

These emotions can be very strong to substantial. Sadness is a broad term.

Despair and distress are definitely better words. Sadness is like a big weight pulling you down. Anger is red.

The uncontrollable rage is a ticking-time bomb. You can get frustrated at anything big or small.

Happiness is a common feeling.

It takes control of your head sometimes.

This emotion can cause smiles, laughter and tears.

Emotions can be very strong

And even if we don’t understand them.

We should learn to control them, so we control ourselves.

– Rayyaan Hoosen

Abdu Dayyaan Mathews & Mikaeel Frieslaar

Moeketsi Skeyi, John Kalogeropoulos, Tahrir De Vries, Tyler Martin & Riley Schenck

Mikaeel Frieslaar, Qasim Botha, Landen Erasmus & Umair Patel

James Theunissen, Rayyaan Hoosen & Daniel Henriques

GRADE 7C CLASS WORK

Tyler Castle & Preston Downing

Abdullah Abrahams & Mijwaad Haswary

Mijwaad Haswary, Umair Patel, Landen Erasmus, Akanakaishe Chingwete

Joel Emmanuel & Hayden Tero

Mijwaad Haswary, Umair Patel, Landen Erasmus & Akanakaishe Chingwete

Qasim Botha, Abdu Dayyaan Mathews, Mikaeel Frieslaar & Taha Jamal

GRADE 7D

Watter alternatiewe energie hulpbronne kan ons gebruik om Suid-Afrika se energiekrisis op te los.

In Suid-Afrika het ons ‘n energie krisis sedert 2007. Die energie wat die regering en Eskom opwek, kan nie in die vrag voorsien nie. Eskom maak sterk staat op steenkoolkragstasies. Hierdie kragstasies benodig baie instandhouding en onverwagte onklaarraking gebeur dikwels. Dit het intense beurtkrag veroorsaak. Sommige alternatiewe maniere om energie te produseer is hidro-elektriese, sonkrag-, wind- en kernkragstasies. Hidroëlektriese kragstasies is wanneer ons die natuurlike beweging van water gebruik om elektrisiteit op te wek bv Drakensberg, Ingula, Palmiet, Gariep en Vanderkloof. Sonkrag is wanneer ons dinge soos sonpanele gebruik om die energie wat die son uitstraal te benut. Windenergie is ‘n vorm van hernubare energie wat windturbines gebruik om die kinetiese energie van die bewegende lug in elektrisiteit om te skakel. Kernkragstasies gebruik kernsplyting om energie te skep. Kernsplyting is wanneer jy ‘n swaar kern of middelpunt van ‘n atoom in twee kleiner dele verdeel wat kerne genoem word. Die proses van kernsplyting stel baie energie vry. ’n Nadeel is dat dit groot hoeveelhede gevaarlike, radioaktiewe afval produseer. Die enigste kernkragstasie in Afrika is 30 km noord van Kaapstad geleë. As die regering die gebruik van hierdie vorme van elektrisiteitsopwekking verhoog, kan hulle die energiekrisis verminder of selfs uitskakel.

– Yunus Hoosain

Suid Afrika se Energiekrisis

Suid-Afrika het oor die jare die probleem van ‘n energiekrisis hanteer. Hierdie energiekrisis het dinge soos meer werkloosheid, hoer misdaadsyfers en verminderde ekonomiese groei veroorsaak.

‘n Energiekrisis is wanneer daar ‘n gebrek aan energievoorsiening in ‘n land is. In Suid-Afrika noem ons die energiekrisis, beurtkrag. Daar word gese dat ons in 2023, 6838 ure van beurtkrag het uit die 8760 ure in ‘n jaar. Suid-Afrika se afhanklikheid op steenkool dra by tot die energiekrisis. Alhoewel hernubare energie beter is, oorskakeling kom met baie uitdagings. Uitdagings kan ontstaan as gevolg van geld, doeltreffende energieberging en staatmaak op die rooster. Kragsentrales benodig gereelde instandhouding. Suid-Afrika kort dit weens finansiele beperkings en wanbestuur. Die beste oplossing is om ‘n hernubare energiebron soos sonkrag te kry. Dit verminder die afhanklikheid van steenkool, dit beskerm en verlig die druk op die rooster en dit maak sy eie elektrisiteit uit die son. Die herstel van ons kragsentrale sal hulle help om meer doeltreffend te werk. Belegging in die opgradering van kragsentrale sal help om hul lang termyn volhoubaarheid te verhoog. Om mense te leer oor die belangrikheid van hernubare energie sal lei tot meer entoesiasme om ons omgewing teen kweekhuis gas vrystellings te beskerm.

– Patrice Ebobisse-Bille

The Shutdown

I woke up, but something wasn’t right. I felt normal, everything was normal, but something was wrong. There was a weird noise. I walked into the living room of my dorm, seeing all my roommates in the room as well.

We tried to leave the campus, but it was like a warzone. We realized there were no rules so we ran like our lives depended on it. We ran across a teacher and asked him to stop beating around the bush. We learned it will only last 24 hours.

I slept like a rock. In the morning we went to the top of Table Mountain as our flat was getting raided. There was only 2 hours left until it was over

We listened to the radio to hear when it would stop. We learned that it was used for population control and it would be extended for three more hours. People were running like headless chickens below. After three hours; the army and police were on our streets. The rain was hailing and as we ran like lightning to our campus, a police officer shot me. But I woke up. It was all a dream.

– Siyabonga Mkhonto

Wat gebeur met al die plastiek in die wêreld?

Daar is baie plastiek in die wêreld, wat net altyd rommel of mors wees, maar ons moet ons plastiek herwin. Plastiek is ‘n baie groot besoedeling in ons wêreld, en maak ons see en grond vuil en walglik.

Amper half van die wêreld se plastiek is mors, en dit is ‘n baie groot probleem vir ons omgewing. Mors maak doodlike gas in stompies waar ons dit stort, en kan almal wat naby die stompie siek of dood maak. Dit maak mors en stompies baie gevaarlik vir ons omgewing.

Rommel is die wêreld se grootste vorm van grond besoedeling. Dit is wêreldwyd, en kan groot stede vuil en orversorgd lyk. Dit is een van die grootste probleme in die wêreld, en tot 25% van ons plastiek het ons rommel gemaak. Rommel maak ons lug, see en grond vuil.

Net 9% van die wêreld se pastiek is herwin, maar ons moet die nommer groter maak. Herwinning is een van die beste maniere om ons aarde skoon en netjies te maak. Wanneer ons plastiek herwin, kan dit ons help om die verbruik van energie wat gebruik word in die vervaardiging van nuwe plastiek te verminder.

– Josh Schuller

The Winning Goal

Part 1: The trials:

When Carter entered school one morning, he realized everybody had joined a soccer club, and he wanted to join one, so he asked his friend for help. He suggested joining Rayman FC as it was the club he was at. So, the next day he went to try out. At first the coach, Coach Ray, was gonna let him try out, but he said no.

Part 2: The rejection:

Carter asked him why he declined. He said that he was weak and probably slow. He was mad but had to leave. Then he met Coach Steel, and he got signed; however, Coach Steel told him that they were the worst in the team, but Carter didn’t care.

Part

3:

Playing the ball:

After a couple of practices, they had a game to determine if they could go to the round of sixteen. At first they were down by two to nil, but then they won with four to three. They were overjoyed that they had made it to round of sixteen. After that game, they won the round of sixteen, quarterfinals, and semifinals, so they were onto the finals.

– Micah Wessels

The Upside Down Earth

The day… The world turned upside down. The world was uncontrollable, there were no rules, and everyone could do what they wanted, and everyone was acting like wild animals. Many people were being killed and robbed. The army was sent out but they could not control the madness and the crazy people.

The following day, The people started to realize that the shops were running out of supplies. The people were going crazy to the point where people were killing people for supplies. So I had to find a way to survive this cruel world. I went to a shop that still had supplies, bought myself what I needed, and got myself weapons for protection. I built myself a bunker underneath my house, to hide from the people, who were throwing grenades at my house luckily I did not get hit.

But as I was building the bunker, there was a loud alarm noise coming from outside and people were screaming like they were being killed. I looked outside and saw hundreds of unknown people marching with guns and jets shooting and killing everyone. I was shocked so I hid in my bunker and never came out!!

– Zakariyya Safodien

The Purge

Five days ago, America was swept into a wild, rulefree event where anything was allowed. I woke up to find myself amid this chaotic freedom, where the usual order had vanished. For breakfast, I had a warm bowl of porridge, a comforting start to the day. I borrowed a neighbor’s transportation to get home, while they relaxed, watching TV and drifting off to sleep before heading out to the shops.

On the second day, I enjoyed another breakfast and took it easy. My dad and I went out for supper, but he continued his porridge obsession. By the third day, we traveled to our holiday home, where we played board games like old friends. On the fourth day, my dad revealed that we had run out of food. With the determination of a seasoned hunter, we set out to hunt deer. After a successful hunt, we had lunch at the cabin, played “Snakes and Ladders,” and went to sleep.

Today, I awoke reflecting on the whirlwind of the past four days. Despite feeling vulnerable due to my youth, I had navigated through the chaos and emerged stronger, a true survivor of the storm.

–

Damon Peterson

Wat het met al die plastiek in die wereld gebeur?

In vandag se wêreld is plastiek ‘n groot faktor en dit beïnvloed baie wildlewe. Slegs 9% van afval word herwin, 12% word verbrand en die ander 79% gaan na stortingsterreine. Dit sal daar bly vir ten minste 500 jaar tot dit ontbind.

Die plastiek beland in stortingsterreine, die see, riviere en die omgewing. Het jy geweet dat 8 MILJOEN ton plastiek elke jaar in die oseaan beland? Die plastiek word gesprooi of word in die water ontslae. Mense verstaan nie hoeveel plastiek die omgewing vernietig nie. In 2014 het Amerikaners ongeveer 33.6 miljoen ton plastiek weggegooi, maar slegs 9.5 persent daarvan is herwin en 15 persent is verbrand om elektrisiteit of hitte te produseer.

Hoe kan ons help? Daar is baie veldtogte waaraan jy kan deelneem en help om die wêreld te verander. Gevolge van rommelstrooi, kan ‘n vreeslike reuk hê, en geteisterde mediese afval kan siektes versprei. Diere word veel meer geraak as mense; wanneer die plastiek gestort word, verwar diere dit met kos en kan hulle verstik, vergiftig en dood maak. Ons kan almal begin deur net ons klein spasie rommel vry te hou en dit sal ‘n groot verskil maak as elkeen sy deel doen.

– Joshua Gonsalves

A Volcano

A volcano is an entrance for boiling hot magma to flow to the earthly surface. A volcano is like a sleeping Giant. That could be disturbed by any natural event like terrible Earthquakes shake the world . Volcanoes Are nightmares when active. Volcanoes are caused by massive tectonic plates that ram each other like bulls. Volcanoes wide massive upside down cones that are rocky and hot. They choke the sky with toxic and poisonous gas and burn the land with their fiery molten lava as if it was a match. Volcanoes are not just fiery destroyers but full of tragic, fun, grief the list goes on and the Earth’s the Library. The volcanoes are like books, having multiple old stories from long or not so long ago. Mt Vesuvius tells alot about the tragic, frightening and terrifying tales of romans.Some volcanoes are big or small but very deceiving like a fox to an eye. These volcanoes are more deadly, more bigger, or even more likely to erupt than any other ordinary dormant volcano.long ago or forgotten cultures implemented volcanoes into them like it’s something special and important. Its surface is like a porcupine as rough, jaggery and as complex as anything natural to humans.

– Jonah Hager

Zachary Louw, Micah Wessels & Siyabonga Mkhonto

GRADE 7D CLASS WORK

Achmad Evans, Yaqeen Van der Schyff, Imraan Cajee & Zakariyya Safodien

Jeremy Blake, Micah Wessels, Alexander Erasmus & Zachary Hanslo

Alex Botha, Jonah Hager & Matthew Abrahams

Seth Davids, Joshua Gonsalves & Landyn Raynardt

Buchule Maponopono, Josh Schuller, Siyabonga Mkhonto & Jevaun Le Roux

Yunus Hoosain, Josh Schuller, Buchule Maponopono, Kai Haraldsen & Zachary Hanslo

Israel Van Niekerk, Benjamin Kleintjies, Alex Botha, Landyn Raynardt, Jonah Hager & Matthew Abrahams

STREAM LAB

This year, our STREAM Department has taken learning to the next level by integrating cutting-edge 21st Century educational tools with the creativity and resourcefulness of our learners. They have been exposed to an array of exciting projects that combine technology with sustainability, fostering both innovation and environmental consciousness.

Our learners had the opportunity to work with advanced tools such as 3D pens, 3D printers, Makey Makey circuits, Robotics and Microbits. By pairing these with recyclable materials, they were challenged to create projects that aligned with the curriculum while pushing the boundaries of traditional education.

The main aim of these projects has been to instill the principles of design thinking – encouraging learners

to empathize, define, ideate, prototype and test their creations. In doing so, they not only develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also learn to work collaboratively towards a common goal. This hands-on approach brings abstract concepts to life and equips our learners with the skills and mindsets needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Through these STREAM projects, our learners are not just absorbing knowledge; they are actively participating in the learning process, developing the ability to think creatively, communicate effectively and work efficiently as part of a team. This year has been a testament to the power of innovation in education. We are excited to see how our learners grow and contribute to the world through positive digital citizenship.

– Mr D Oosterwyk

pillar Service

Library Learner Support Charities

Early Act Club Robotics & Coding Club Prefects

Emotional Support

Computer Lab & Coding Club Raffle Winners

LIBRARY

This year was another busy one in the library! While our team of library monitors thinned out over time, those who remained displayed dedication and hard work in their service.

The second break in the library was as lively as before, with learners from various Grades gathering together. We saw a rise in interest in activities like puzzle building, origami, bookmark decorating and comic book creation.

A group of Grade 6 and Grade 7 learners joined together to participate in the Literature Quiz hosted at The Grove Primary School, competing against 18 other schools. Our team worked well together and flourished in the ‘speed’ category, standing out as the only team with a high score in that area.

Book Week was a highlight, featuring engaging visits from authors who matched the learners’ enthusiasm with their vibrant personalities. Special guest Monique Fallows, brought along a surprise: Sandi the dog. A Grade 4 learner, Jude Nurse, reflected on the experience, saying, “My favourite part was when we saw the whales swimming in the ocean and when we got to pet Sandi.”

Another guest, Brad Harris, generously shared copies of his book with our boys who were attentive during his reading. As part of Book Week, we also introduced a new twist to our book character dress-up day. Instead of the traditional parade, we organized fun activities in the gymnasium, creating an interactive and memorable experience for everyone involved. Reader’s Warehouse had another successful book sale, proving that we are truly a school of readers.

As we look forward to the next year, we’re excited to build on these experiences and further promote a love of reading. Here’s to another year of exploration, creativity and connection in our beloved library!

– Miss T Abrahams

LIBRARY MONITORS

BACK ROW: Chibuzor Igilige, Josh Schuller, Radhee Hendricks

MIDDLE ROW: Zaki Ebrahim, Zac Flowers, Emmanuel Zondo, Tahrir De Vries, Rayyaan Hoosen, John Kalogeropoulos, Abdu Mathews

FRONT ROW: Liam Lamb, Ewan Hill, Max Meyer, Miss Toni Abrahams, Mason Fourie, Tlholo Selemela, Uthmaan Ebrahim

MEDIA CLUB

BACK ROW: Mika’il Manie, Radhee Hendricks, Tahrir De Vries

FRONT ROW: Shailin Lotters, Mason Fourie, Mrs Aneeqa Said, Abdu Mathews, Nicholas Walker-Smith

EARLY ACT CLUB

The Early Act Club provides young learners the opportunity to gain an increased awareness and knowledge of their community. At a young age, all learners can easily be encouraged to be caring and helpful. Their minds are open to recognise the dignity and worth of each individual which builds respect for others.

Early Act engages learners in character-building activities and prepares them for leadership roles to identify and carry out projects which benefit their school and local community.

In 2024 our Early Act Club members engaged in a variety of charity activities that not only benefitted those in need but also fostered personal growth.

As we embarked on another exciting year, Term 1 was a time of rejuvenation and education for the Early Act Club. We focused on refreshing our returning members while introducing our new members to the core values and mission of Early Act.

EARLY ACT CLUB

BACK ROW: Oscar Manley, Ronaldo Muller, Theo Rouse, Zachary Hanslo, Joel Emmanuel, Tyler Castle, Ameer Moose, Patrice Ebobisse-Bille, Radhee Hendricks, Jack Stakemire, Zakariyya Safodien

THIRD ROW: Raeed Samaai, Jordan Abrahams, Imraan Cajee, Benjamin Rentzke, John Kalogeropoulos, Micah Wessels, Joshua Gonsalves, Logan Fester, Ragheed Carriem, Landen Erasmus, Rayyaan Essack, Shailin Lotters, Zubayr Abrahams, Noah Samuels

SECOND ROW: Brandon Faasen, Christopher Isaacs, Oliver Woodman, Hayden Tero, Aqeel Laher, Mrs Olwyn Woodman, Mason Fourie, Achmad Evans, Amaan Adams, Connor Amos, Luke Lawrence

FRONT ROW: Nicholas Walker-Smith, Daniel O’Brien, Adam Kuhn, Gabriel Peters, Daniel Buxey

Term 2 is always our busiest term, filled with exciting service projects and opportunities for personal growth. We collected blankets and socks in our Winter Warmer Collection. These were passed on to the Salvation Army.

For Youth Day, a challenge was introduced to our Early Act Club members: boys were encouraged to reflect every day from the beginning of June until Sunday, 16 June, on how fortunate they are. They did this by placing a new or previously loved item in a bag that would be useful to a young child their age. This initiative led to the creation of our Goodie Bag Project, aimed at supporting underprivileged learners in our community. These Goodie Bags were donated to The Benjamin Project, a Nonprofit (NPO) organisation, which seeks to mentor marginalised primary and high school youths within the South Peninsula District.

One of the standout initiatives this term was our engaging knitting workshops, where learners discovered the therapeutic benefits of knitting while learning to knit. Our Wynberg community were also called upon to remotely support us in this initiative.

At the start of Term 3, we celebrated the legacy of Nelson Mandela on Thursday, 18 July, by hosting moms and grannies in a morning of tea and knitting for Mandela Day.

Early Act Club learners found an opportunity to support the school’s book week. Each club member was issued with a bob-a-job list which they were tasked to fill by doing jobs at home for small donations. The proceeds of this was used to purchase new books for learners in need.

Our fourth term is always charged with a buzz of excitement as we start planning for our annual visit to Douglas Murray Old Age Home. This year we had just over 30 of our club members along with several staff members and parents accompany us.

This event is always a very special occasion as we entertain the residences of the home with singing and musical items performed by our music pupils. We did lucky draws and gifted each resident with a carepack filled with goodies. Our club members presented each staff member of the home with a gift as a token of appreciation for what they do. Tea treats were left for the elderly to enjoy.

Our Early Act Club learners enjoyed this outing and we hope that we made a small difference in the lives of these senior citizens of our community.

In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming, the Early Act Club reminds us that with a little self-belief and a lot of kindness, we can create ripples of change that extend far beyond ourselves.

Thank you to all who have supported us during this year in making a small difference to those who need it.

“It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.”

– Nelson Mandela

– Mrs O Woodman

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Throughout 2024, our Counselling Department has been dedicated to providing consistent and comprehensive support to our learners, with a primary focus on enhancing their social and emotional well-being. This year, we implemented Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons targeted towards all Grades thereby ensuring that every learner had access to vital skills for emotional regulation, self-awareness, relationship-building, and responsible decision-making.

The implementation of SEL lessons within classrooms has been a key part of our strategy. We conducted termly sessions that covered topics such as managing emotions, conflict resolution,

empathy, and effective communication. These lessons were delivered through engaging activities, role-playing, and discussions that fostered a deeper understanding of these concepts. These lessons have been integral in creating a supportive environment that enhances the emotional intelligence of our learners.

In addition to SEL lessons, we provided individualised counselling for learners in need of additional socioemotional support. Many of these sessions focused on coping strategies for stress, developing effective tools to manage behaviour, and improving peer relationships. Regular communication with parents and teachers ensured a collaborative approach to addressing our learner’s needs.

Looking ahead, we aim to build on the successes of this year by introducing more tailored SEL interventions for specific groups, including atrisk learners and those transitioning between Grade levels. We also plan to integrate SEL more seamlessly into academic subjects and increase educator engagement to ensure SEL principles are consistently modelled in all areas of school life.

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Our goal for the coming year is to continue fostering a positive, emotionally healthy school culture where every learner feels supported, valued, and equipped to succeed.”

– Miss K Cloete

LEARNER SUPPORT

All children need a supportive learning environment in order to succeed and excel. At WBJS, we work hard to uphold the tradition of academic excellence and the commitment to foster a love of learning.

Every year, class teachers present learners in need of support to the School Based Support Team (SBST), after consulting with parents. An intervention process for boys experiencing learning, behavioural, or emotional difficulties is discussed. Recommendations for referrals to specialists for assessments are also done through this process. The implementation of Support plans are closely monitored.

This year the learning support teachers Mrs L Daniels (Grades 1–3), Mrs Reynolds (4–5), and Mrs Roberts (6–7), were able to offer Learning Support lessons to 120 boys. Learner’s were referred for support via the SBST process. Class teachers offered Didactical Aid Teaching (DAT) lessons to struggling learners before or after school.

Learner’s in Grades One to Four, who regularly use the Oxford Reading Buddy, continue to show good improvement in reading and comprehension skills.

We continue to accommodate the services of Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists who are experiencing an increasing demand for their services.

Every effort is made in order to create an environment which encourages emotional well-being. Parents play a vital role in the support of learners experiencing challenges. Family activities that stimulate and support learning have a positive impact on the learner’s progress and will boost the child’s confidence and success within the learning environment.

Thank you to all who have worked so tirelessly to support our learners.

Well done, boys!

– Mrs L Daniels

ROBOTICS & CODING CLUB

This year marked an exciting milestone for WBJS with the launch of our very own Robotics and Coding Club, open to Grade 6 and 7 learners. The club offers our boys a hands-on introduction to the world of robotics, where they learn to assemble, code and work with Resolute Robotics kits, including the Apprentice Bot and the Home Automation System.

Through these activities, learners have developed problem-solving skills, creativity and teamwork, all while gaining an understanding of how technology shapes our world. The culmination of their hard work came during our inaugural Social Robotics

Competition, where WBJS teamed up with WGJS for a thrilling showdown. The event was run by Resolute Robotics and proved to be a massive success, showcasing the incredible talent and potential of our young innovators.

“We look forward to seeing this club continue to inspire the next generation of tech-savvy leaders!”

– Mr D Oosterwyk

ROBOTICS CLUB

BACK ROW: Adam Friday, Benjamin Rentzke, Muhammad Jhaveri, Micah Wessels, Benjamin Kleintjies, Kai Haraldsen, Jack Stakemire, Max Pereira

FRONT ROW: Faraz Adams, Alex Oosterwyk, Yaqin Abrahams, Mr Dean Oosterwyk, Khalid Petersen, Shailin Lotters, Jack Cooper

COMPUTER LAB & CODING CLUB

COMPUTER/ICT

At Wynberg Boys’ Junior School, we are committed to shaping our learners into the next generation of digital innovators. In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, it’s crucial that we equip our children with the skills they need to thrive in the digital world.

Central to our curriculum is coding, a fundamental skill that is now a compulsory addition to our Curriculum. Coding goes beyond mere programming; it nurtures critical and analytical thinking, enabling learners to express their creativity and solve real-world problems. It’s a versatile skill that can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities. Our coding curriculum includes a mix of freely accessible platforms like Code. org, Scratch, and CS First, as well as subscription-based programs such as Minecraft Education Edition and Code4Kids.

Over the past year, we have continued to explore both traditional and new technologies. Our boys explore Google and Microsoft applications, ensuring they are prepared for a digitally driven future. Our curriculum encompasses a variety of programmes, including AI platforms and creative tools such as Chrome Canvas, Book Creator, Google Drawings, Slides, Google Maps and Earth. Our younger boys learn to navigate Chrome and use word processing tools and the older boys create their own creative presentations and learn features such as transitions and animation. The highlight of their computer lessons is the Minecraft Education Edition, which sparks their enthusiasm and teaches them spatial concepts. MEE is more than just a game; it’s an immersive platform for coding, creativity and skill development. Through MEE, our boys explore virtual worlds, code agents, build 3D environments, and

tackle Hour of Code challenges. Beyond coding, Minecraft fosters essential soft skills like teamwork, communication, time management and selfmotivation, all crucial for future careers.

Our youngest boys begin their coding journey early, making coding and robotics a fundamental part of their education. Our goal is to prepare our boys for a dynamic world, teaching them to maintain a clean and responsible digital footprint, ensuring that they not only navigate the digital landscape effectively but also contribute positively.

CODING CLUB

Our Coding Club initially focused on basic block coding but our boys have since broadened their skills and are being introduced to various other coding languages.

After grasping foundational concepts like loops, sequencing, conditionals, variables, and functions, our young coders have advanced to more complex tasks. The Code4Kids platform is seamlessly integrated with core curriculum subjects. Our boys tackle challenging lessons using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. With step-by-step instructions, they are gaining a solid understanding of HTML basics, including elements like body, style and content. JavaScript allows them

to manipulate web content and build dynamic websites. They also explore the intriguing concept of programming Kipp the Robot to navigate cardinal directions and use functions to teach Tess the Dog new tricks. This year the more experienced coders were excited to do “The Drone Course,” which gave them a better understanding of how a drone moves.

Minecraft Education Edition remains a firm favourite and allows the boys to code the agent, creating engaging and innovative content.

The Coding Club not only enhances technical skills but also promotes teamwork and collaboration. We encourage the boys to assist their peers by sharing their coding expertise and supporting each other through project challenges.

– Mrs P Tooley

CODING CLUB

BACK ROW: Joshua Barnard, Avi Arendse, Mason Meyer, Isa Gamildien

FRONT ROW: Daniel Blanckenberg, Mohammed Sa’eed Khan, Jack Joubert, Mrs Patti Tooley, Mika-eel Abrahams, Ayyub Khan, Finley Kokoali

CHARITIES

Our commitment to service is a cornerstone of the foundation on which our school is built. Every year the WBJS family supports a number of charities. We support at least one charity per term.

During the first term we had our Annual Easter collection which was well supported by our families. More than 15000 Easter Eggs were collected and distributed to hospitals, children’s homes, old aged homes, shelters and other community based organisations.

The first term Civvies Day was in aid of Friends Day Care Centre, which is a special care, activity & therapy centre for children and adults with severe to profound intellectual and physical disabilities.

The second term Civvies day was in aid of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA. The SPCA has been caring for sick animals and protecting them from cruelty and neglect since 1872. By caring for animals our boys learn important skills and values.

In the third term we had a Civvies Day in aid of the Douglas Murray Home for the Aged. Every year, our Early Act boys put together a care package

for each of the more than 80 residents of the home. Residents are treated to tea and muffins, the choir sings and there is a draw for prizes too. It is heartwarming to witness the pleasure this brings to all.

On the eleventh of October, our Term Four Civvies Day was dedicated to an event initiated to raise global awareness, of the vital work done by children’s hospices and palliative care services. Our HatsOn4CPC donation was in aid of PAEDSPAEL, an NGO providing palliative care for children.

All our boys participated in these charity projects by donating a minimum of R10 to wear civvies on a particular day.

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We thank our boys and their families who so generously supported our charity drives this year.

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– Mrs L Daniels

PREFECTS

During Term 1, newly appointed Prefects were announced to the Wynberg Boys’ Junior School community. They were chosen for their potential leadership qualities and consistent commitment to upholding the school’s values throughout their primary school career. These learners have demonstrated dedication, responsibility and a true embodiment of the Supera Moras spirit.

During the 2024 year, they served as excellent ambassadors for our school, consistently showcasing the standards of excellence we uphold. They were entrusted with the important role of supporting teachers in maintaining school rules and ensuring a positive environment for all.

Our Prefects served as role models for the younger learners, inspiring them through leading by example. Guided by their strong moral compass and integrity, we are confident that they will continue to lead by example, fostering a culture of respect, kindness and responsibility.

– Mr D Oosterwyk

The following learners represented Wynberg Boys’ Junior as Prefects:

• Alex Schoeman

• Adam Kuhn

• Alex Oosterwyk

• Abdullah Abrahams

• Connor Jurgens

• Connor Haupt

• Ebrahim Mohamad

• Is-maeel Meyers

• Niyaaz Allie

• Nicholas Walker-Smith

• Patrice Ebobisse-Bille

• Seth Davids

• Taha Jamal

• Tahrir De Vries

• Vishal Naran

• Yunus Hoosain

PREFECTS

BACK ROW: Patrice Ebobisse-Bille, Niyaaz Allie, Connor Haupt, Seth Davids, Yunus Hoosain

MIDDLE ROW: Ebrahim Mohamed, Tahrir De Vries, Adam Kuhn, Vishal Naran, Mohamed Isma-eel Meyers, Taha Jamal

FRONT ROW: Mr Cedric Poleman, Nicholas Walker-Smith, Alex Schoeman, Connor Jurgens, Abdullah Abrahams, Alex Oosterwyk, Mr Dean Oosterwyk

RAFFLE WINNERS

A big thank you from Wynberg Boys’ High & Junior Schools for the wonderful support for our annual raffle – all funds raised go directly to enhancing our campuses for the benefit of our boys. The Wynberg Boys’ Schools Raffle brought in an impressive R110 975,63 in fundraising for 2024.

“We’re hugely grateful for all the wonderful prizes from our sponsors. Please support these businesses that support our community so generously!”

Congratulations to Grade 3C on winning the Raffle Class Prize of Pizza and Cooldrinks!

– Mrs A Said

1st Prize

A weekend away to a local Game Reserve sponsored by The Travelifestyle Beverly Lawrence – 0475 (11)

WBJS Prize Winners

1st Prize Gaming Console Musa Isaacs – 2602

2nd Prize 40″ Smart TV Cathy Symmonds – 2436 (17)

3rd Prize Nintendo Switch

Cecilia Albertyn – 2088 (9)

pillar Culture

Music Department Art

Concerts 2024 General Knowledge

Drama Club Mindfulness Club

MUSIC DEPARTMENT SMALL ENSEMBLES

The Music Department has continued to develop its new ensembles this year.

These smaller ensembles at Wynberg Boys’ Junior School are not just about playing instruments; they’re about building connections and fostering the creativity of our boys. The diversity of small ensembles at WBJS has allowed us to funnel as many boys into the all-important socio-musical environment of a ‘band’ as possible.

Guitar Ensemble

Strumming to Success

Heading up the list is the Guitar Ensemble, conducted by Brian Thom. The Guitar Ensembles wowed audiences with their skill and it is made up of young talents from various Grades. They learnt everything from classical compositions to contemporary hits.

Marimba Ensemble

Alistair’s Rhythmic Revelry

Alistair Dickerson brought the boys to a level of proficiency. He guided the ensemble through intricate marimba arrangements that combined elements of African and Pop music. The marimbas resonated in the hall during our Arnold Lorie Concert, raising the roof with enthusiasm from the audience.

Ukulele Ensemble

Abrahama’s Uke-tastic Journey

The Ukulele Ensemble continues under the guidance of Abraham van der Berg, functioning as a platform for boys aspiring to play the guitar as they grow. Our best guitarists to date, Aqeel Laher, who started on Ukulele in Grade 3 and showed an immediate affinity for the strummed instruments.

Drumline

We have a fairly informal drumline that involves an advanced snare drum technique. The drumline uses the Suzuki method of learning rhythms by ear, emphasizing feel more than technique. This creates a platform for drumming boys and non-music learners who are simply interested in rhythm. The results are always impressive and the boys find a sense of belonging and expression they need.

– Mr G Kierman

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

BACK ROW: Tyler Castle, Siyabonga Mkhonto, Tahrir De Vries

FRONT ROW: Aqeel Laher, Ethan Cyster, Micah Wessels, Mr Gene

COMBINED DRUMLINE

BACK ROW: Jevaun Le Roux, Zachary Hanslo, Muhammad Fayyaad Berdien

FRONT ROW: Rafe Cunningham, Shailin Lotters, Mr Gene Kierman, Mohamed Izz-ud-Din Ebrahim, Mason Schenck

STRING ENSEMBLES

BACK ROW: Liam Wilson, Ahmad Conrad, Jason Hurd, Ms Jessica van der Merwe, Rayyaan Hoosen, Kai Van Buuren, Ronaldo Muller

Kierman, Jack Stakemire, Musa Isaacs, Conor Minnaar

JUNIOR CHOIR

The Junior Choir is 56 members strong comprising boys in Grade 2 and Grade 3. The nature of the junior boys’ voices lends itself to songs in pure unison before the voices begin to mature and deepen. This year the boys have sung two part songs in rounds and started to harmonise in simple imitation of voice parts, Soprano and Alto. The fluidity of boys’ voices necessitates periodic shifting of voice parts but the boys have excelled with vigour and enthusiasm as they transition and develop aurally.

The finale of the Arnold Lorie Concert saw the Junior Choir combine with the Senior Choir and Concert Band in an arrangement of the famous Muppet movie hit, The Rainbow Connection. The juniors

confidently held their own after the bridge passage introduced both an Alto and Tenor line. The strong well-pitched young trebles remained steadfast in continuing a clear melody line that finished in a controlled crescendo swell.

We are pleased that the majority of juniors in Grade 3 effortlessly transitioned to the senior choir in the latter part of the academic year to keep the chain of vocal development on an upward trajectory. We look forward to even more choral performances as the young boys mature in their skills.

– Mrs J Scheepers

JUNIOR CHOIR

BACK ROW: Zach Scott, Asher Guedes, Kian Petersen, Ziah Simpson, Samuel Van Schalkwyk, Noogh Fakir, Zane Moses, Samuel Sims, Daniel Jordaan, Eli Mentor, Benjamin Raubenheimer

FOURTH ROW: Samuel English, Evan Cronje, Isa Mohammed, James Wilson, Matt Cuba, Richard Hoskins, Sean Kembo, Hiombo Shako-Ahuka, Tristan Cook, Hudson Weavind

THIRD ROW: Hamzah Khan, Camden Fredericks, Lime Booi, Lakhanya Kakana, Dylan Boyd, Itaj Nawej Tshitemb, Zameer Pyne, Hiro Abrahams, Jadon Mavesere, Trystan James, Christian Botha, Luca Lorenzo, Umar Sumsodien, Azariah Lynch

SECOND ROW: Yashil Kooverjee, Imaad Gaffoor, Kai Naicker, Tyler Whitehead, Alex Lottering, Mrs Jill Scheepers, Adam Worrall, Luke Key, Logan Fuller, Kian Campbell, Blake Adams

FRONT ROW: Samuel Joe, William Murie, Arthur Vaughan, Raiq Khan, Israel Van Eeden, Lulonke Ntlabati

SENIOR CHOIR

The Senior Choir has 73 members, ranging between Grade 4 and Grade 7. The nature of Choir performances and music in general is to share the gift of music. It has been encouraging to see the boys’ confidence grow with each stage performance. The Senior Choir has certainly brought messages of encouragement and hope through the beautiful lyrics they sang, eliciting emotional responses from the audience.

The Choir had the opportunity to perform at the school’s Open Day as well as at Founder’s Day. The Arnold Lorie Concert culminated in the final formal performance for 2024 where the group rendered two items by the same Composer and Arranger, Don Besig. Both songs spoke strongly of the beauty of life and music and of a message of hope.

The addition of the Grade 7 Tenor Vocal ensemble created a vibrant flavour to the Arnold Lorie Concert. Their rendition of “Golden Hour” was enhanced by two vocalists, Ronaldo Muller and Josh Schuller who carried the rap and verse respectively.

Our Senior Choir has excelled with strong performances, which is evident whenever they stepped onto our performance platforms.

– Mrs J Scheepers

SENIOR CHOIR

BACK ROW: Connor Jurgens, Micah Wessels, Joshua Gonsalves, Radhee Hendricks, Joel Emmanuel, Josh Schuller, Ronaldo Muller, Buchule Maponopono, Adam Jacobs, Ahlume Mhlebi

FOURTH ROW: Jonathan Greyvenstein, Elyon Mauye, Tyler van Jaarsveld, Daniel Henriques, Si Han Zhang, Abdu Dayyaan Mathews, Mason Fourie, Nala Selemela, Adam Jansen, Benjamin Rentzke, Avi Arendse, Adam Rose, Daniel Buxton, Oscar Manley, Ewan Hill, Mugammad Rahim, Tino Makuve, Oliver Woodman

THIRD ROW: Zanovuyo Lolwana, Noah Samuels, Joshua Moyo, Adam Cronje, Mason Cay, Bryce Symmonds, Hudson Ahrens, Daniel Davids, Jake Dean, Lihle Ndabeni, Jeremy Riekert, Tyler Wills, Cooper Weavind, Daniel Marneweck, Zachary Vaughan, Matthew Sam, Zach McDonald, Hayden Tero, Christopher Isaacs, Yaqeen Ebrahim

SECOND ROW: Lwazi Dlamini, Jackson Hardenberg, Dylan Symmonds, Brandon Faasen, Dean Fernandez, Samuel Rentzke, Mrs Jill Scheepers, Zuko Lolwana, Zach Samuels, Israel Williams, Luke Lawrence, Uwais Samaai, Freddie Le Roux

FRONT ROW: Musa Sumsodien, Caiden Johnson, Channing Barnes, Abdul-Ganaan Adams, Dallin Van Zyl, Tahir Abrahams, Matthew Moyce, Caleb James, Ansaar Gaffoor, Matthew De Freitas, Seth Lawrence, Muhammad Damon

RECORDER ENSEMBLE

The Recorder Ensemble has 17 boys from Grades 4 to 7 who meet every Friday morning for rehearsals. Their technical skills include a range of scales and exercises. The ensemble has graduated to two and three part playing and the boys are reading sheet music in a variety of keys. This year has seen the addition of the Treble or Alto Recorder to the ensemble which previously consisted of Descant or Soprano Recorder players only.

The ensemble has performed at various school assemblies during the year as they have learned to play both the National Anthem and the School Song. The annual Arnold Lorie Concert included two varying styles of items performed by the group, one from the Royal Schools of Music prescribed work and the other an arrangement of the popular song by Billie Eilish, “What was I made for?”.

The Descant or Soprano Recorder is taught to all Grade 2, 3 and 4 learners as part of the Class music program. We have seen boys make a seamless transition from the Recorder to the saxophone, trumpet and other wind instruments as a result of their initial exposure to Recorder playing. The senior boys in the group play an integral part of the development of their younger ensemble members.

The group performs, rehearses and interacts very well which is such a tribute to music being a universal equaliser across age, language or skill level. We look forward to growing the ensemble even further as younger boys are upskilled.

– Mrs J Scheepers

RECORDER ENSEMBLE

BACK ROW: Finley Kokoali, Zach McDonald, Aashiq Logday, Adam Jansen, Josh Schuller, Si Han Zhang, Christopher Isaacs, Ahmad Kamedien, Daniel Ryan

FRONT ROW: Theo Parker, Isa Vinoos, Corban Blake, Liam Meyer, Mrs Jill Scheepers, Trystan James, Luke Lawrence, Riley Nasson, Mason Schenck

JAZZ BAND

“The Jazz Band have prided themselves on delivering polished, energetic and meaningful performances this year.”

Adam Larson’s visit in 2023 ignited a curiosity in jazz improvisation and this inspired us to pick the following tunes to perform at the Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival. We utilised Mr Larson’s example of “My Little Suede Shoes” to carefully analyse the solos and playing style of American saxophonist, Charlie Parker. We used the Rock ‘n Roll favourite

“Green Onions” to identify the chord changes and progressions in a minor blues and branched out into Thad Jones & Mel Lewis’ “Groove Merchant” to challenge our rhythmic skills, which our boys did not hold back on!

For the Arnold Lorie, our focus went back to the boys’ love of South African Jazz as we paid homage to the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Winston Mankunku Ngozis’ composition “A song for Bra Des” and added a bit of Cape Town jazz flavour with “Hanepoot” by guitarist, Darryl Andrews.

– Ms J van der Merwe

JAZZ BAND

BACK ROW: Ronaldo Muller, Josh Schuller, Rayyaan Hoosen

FRONT ROW: Lachlan Cunningham, Timothy Bramdaw, Ms Jessica van der Merwe, Rafe Cunningham, Mohammed Suleman

READING BAND

Reading Band band rehearsals allowed boys to grow their general music knowledge and practical foundations. Most rehearsals end in a pop quiz where boys race to answer questions about various musical facets.

We have made use of the Essential Elements Interactive platform where boys can record themselves playing and receive immediate feedback using the “Soundcheck” application or send it to Ms van der Merwe on the EEi platform for further review.

This platform did wonders in preparing the boys for their major performances at the Arnold Lorie and Woodwind recital.

We are very proud of how far the boys have come as many of them head off to the Concert Band next year.

– Ms J van der Merwe

READING BAND

BACK ROW: Daniel Buxton, Yasin Fakir, Adam Jansen, Brandon Steele, Luca Lewis

FRONT ROW: Luke Lawrence, Calian Jonker, Aashiq Logday, Ms Jessica van der Merwe, Tlholo Selemela, Aaron Smith, Imraan Mohamed-Baba

CONCERT BAND

This year’s Concert Band exemplifies the dedication of our young musicians. Our Grade 7 boys represent the pinnacle of progress within the band and we would even venture to say that these boys perform at an international standard for their age.

This year, however, four of our Grade 7 learners stood out as double instrumentalists, each demonstrating exceptional skill on their chosen instruments.

That said, this in no way diminishes the expertise demonstrated by our single instrumentalists. A few of our Grade 6 boys are demonstrating technical prowess that’s commensurate with high schoollevel playing.

Below is a list of Grade 7 musicians starting with our longest-serving member:

PATRICE EBOBISSE-BILLE – Piano

RAYYAAN HOOSEN – Clarinet and Violin

JOSH SCHULLER – Soprano Sax and Piano

LIAM WILSON – Oboe and Cello

RONALDO MULLER – Bass Clarinet and Cello

ALEX BOTHA – Clarinet

ANDREW ROWLAND – Drums

We cannot forgo this opportunity to sing their praises as this is the best possible result of our programme. We would like to thank Mr Poleman and all the staff at WBJS for their continued support of the Music Department. A special thank you to our dedicated music teachers.

Our highlight performances were a joint concert with Grey Junior School in April, our combined Wynberg Campus of Schools Instrumental Concert and our annual Arnold Lorie Concert in September of this year.

– Mr E Kierman

CONCERT BAND

Aqeel Laher

MIDDLE ROW: Michael Mayhew, Alex Botha, Andrew Rowland, Liam Wilson, Alexander Runnalls, Lachlan Cunningham, Mohammed Suleman, Timothy Bramdaw

FRONT ROW: Deen Gamieldien, Kale Koopman, Rafe Cunningham, Jack Cooper, Mr Gene Kierman, Hayden Grobler, Liam Lamb, Daniel Davids, Brandon Faasen

BACK ROW: Jonathan Greyvenstein, Ronaldo Muller, Josh Schuller, Patrice Ebobisse-Bille, Rayyaan Hoosen, Micah Wessels,

CONCERTS 2024

CONCERTS 2024

PRODIGIES

The Music Department has invested in resonator bars this year which look very similar to a xylophone, however, each resonator bar can be taken out and played individually. This has proved very useful when the boys learn about each note and provides an excellent visual reference when building chords or discussing skips and steps in music. The Grade 3s have spent most of their time learning about chords I, IV and V and have enjoyed using this knowledge to play a 16-bar blues in C major.

The Descant Recorder program, taught via the Prodigies platform, forms part of the Class Music syllabus in Grades 2, 3 and 4. The colours used in the initial years spent on the bells, boomwhackers and xylophones are used to introduce the notes on the Recorder in stages. Interactive videos as well as Theory worksheets are used to consolidate each section of work that is completed. The transition to reading the music notes is facilitated greatly by the general Prodigies program which runs alongside the teaching of the Recorder. We have observed a smooth transition from the Recorder to other wind and brass instruments as the boys have established a solid base of note reading and rhythm in the foundational years.

– Ms J van der Merwe and Mrs J Scheepers

DRAMA CLUB

Drama Club is a family where everyone is welcome. We are proud to be ourselves and accept each other for our individual quirks.

Throughout our weekly Drama lessons, we honed in on delivering quality dialogue, with every cast member taking on a leading role with well-developed lines. When creating short plays, the boys focused on crafting strong storylines that involved all the characters equally.

In Term 3, aligned with the English curriculum, we delved into short play scripts. This year, we drew inspiration from fairy tales, which introduced the boys to both prescribed dialogue and opportunities for creative interpretation. Remarkable imagination came to life through the use of props that showcased personal flair.

One of the highlights was our annual participation in the Schools Shakespeare Festival, performing Much Ado About Nothing. The cast’s dedication and enthusiasm were evident as they brought the script to life with precision, adding their comedic touches and improvisations, much to the audience’s delight.

The Drama Club also attended the Wynberg Boys’ Acting Association’s production of Grease. It was a wonderful experience to watch our brothers shine on stage!

Each year seems impossible to surpass the previous ones, yet somehow, the boys manage to do just that. The talent and skill displayed this year were outstanding. Well done, WBJS actors!

– Ms W Fourie

What Drama Club Means To Me …

“At the start of Grade 4 I was scared and didn’t know what I liked. One Monday afternoon I decided to try out Drama Club. Ms Fourie said that here we all belong as a family and I felt so welcomed. Every Monday I was excited to enter the hall and just be myself for once in my life and being with people that support you is just incredible. Ever since I moved to Cape Town I didn’t feel welcome or if I belonged and I was sad but then I joined drama and then that feeling faded. We started acting and I found my passion within the drama club itself.

When we did The Taming Of the Shrew I was lucky enough to get the lead character and was so proud of myself. At the start of the show Ms Fourie gave everyone a note and on mine it said: I am so proud of you Mason. You are incredible. And I live to those words every day of my life. So drama isn’t just weird kids that act, it’s a big family that supports each other. I found some of my best friends in the drama club. I love and cherish the drama club and found some of my best friends there. I want to thank the most awesome drama teacher ever Ms Fourie for helping me as a person and as an actor.”

– Mason Fourie

“Drama is one of the best things this school has to offer. Drama has allowed me to be a different person and not worry about what others think. I was welcomed from the first day. The annual Shakespeare Schools Festival is always the highlight of my year. Learning the skill to act is something I will never forget. Drama has allowed me to meet different people and find new friends. Overall, the experience has been amazing and has truly added to my time at school.”

– Jack Stakemire

“One of my most exciting school experiences was joining the drama club. I was nervous but everyone welcomed me and I felt at home. Even though the rehearsals were hard the end result was worthwhile. Every part of the production, from learning my lines to working together on the set designs was a exciting journey. My time in drama club was a treasured chapter of my life because of the connections I made. I would like to thank Ms Fourie for helping and encouraging me to do my best and to reach for the stars.”

– Radhee Hendricks

“Joining the drama club started as a way to prove my family’s “drama queen” comments wrong and pursue my dream of becoming a famous actor. On the first day, I was welcomed warmly, and Ms Fourie emphasized that the club is like a family where we support, not judge, each other. Being in the drama club has helped me express myself, gain confidence, and grow as a person. I’m incredibly proud to be a part of it.”

– Ronaldo Muller

“Drama Club has been a journey of self-growth for me. Over the years, it has taught me the importance of teamwork and collaboration, as every production relies on the group effort of the cast and crew. I’ve gained confidence in public speaking and learned to express myself creatively, both on and off the stage. The friendships I’ve formed and the memories we’ve created together are worth more than gold. Drama Club has truly been a transformative experience, shaping me into a more confident actor. My favorite part was taking part in the Shakespeare School’s festival enjoying the night of the production performing “Much Ado About Nothing”. I loved my role as Don John, who played an important part in the play. I felt I bonded with the other actors it was truly a once-ina-lifetime opportunity. Thank you, Mrs. Fourie and the drama club for the great experience.”

– Tahrir de Vries

“Drama has been a great experience in my life .I have learnt so much from acting and I think that I have become more confident in public speaking and better pronunciation of words. When I first started acting in drama it felt as if I was going to a new fantastic country. It was so great that when I heard that we were going to do a play for the Shakespeare Festival my heart did a flip. I wanted to be the first person to be picked and I tried my hardest in accomplishing to be a main character. I didn’t get it, but one of the main characters became sick and I memorised 66 lines in 1 night. My second play I didn’t get the main character again, but someone became sick again and I learned 54 main character lines in 2 nights. My third play I was chosen to be one of the main characters from the start. I felt prepared to take on that role of being a main character because of the practice that I had of the last 2 years. I studied my lines super hard and put all my effort into it. I had to make sure that it would be the best play yet and to make super amazing. Drama means so much that I want to continue in high school.”

– Nala Selemela

DRAMA CLUB

BACK ROW: Ronaldo Muller, Emmanuel Zondo, Radhee Hendricks, Josh Schuller, Zachary Louw, Kai Haraldsen, Tahrir De Vries, Jack Stakemire

THIRD ROW: Nu’ Man Khan, Tlholo Selemela, Charley Carikas, Cade Baxter, Jonathan Greyvenstein, Mason Meyer, Shailin Lotters, Grayson Onia, Faraz Adams, Christopher Isaacs, Cael McFarlane, Rafe Cunningham, Jack Cooper

SECOND ROW: Ethan Lever, Max Meyer, Nicholas Rossouw, Cohen Parkerson, Liam Wilson, Daniel Henriques, Nala Selemela, Rayyaan Essack, Mason Fourie, Abdu Mathews, Reza Ebrahim, Lachlan Cunningham, Cameron Quinn, Zaid Abdurahman, Zaydaan Kajee

FRONT ROW: Zach De Lange, Darius Brown, Caleb Geland, Jason Warner, Jack Joubert, Bryce Symmonds, Miss Wendy Fourie, Izaan Fakir, Aaron Matthews, Kian Smith, Mason Cay, Eesa Hendricks, Noah Schoeman

ART

There is this idea that one could choose a word as an intention for the year. We did not deliberately choose a word to work towards this year, however, the word that comes to mind would be, play. There just seemed to be lots of “play” happening this year. We tried to add elements of playfulness to each project. There was the thrill of adding toppings to our paper mache ice creams and marble painting of our backgrounds for our Egyptian cats. The construction of three-dimensional cars and the excitement of using both paper mache and air dry clay. These are just a few examples of the endless list of areas in which our boys were encouraged to play.

The act of playing on a page without fear or worry allows one to be totally immersed in the act of creating. In this playfulness, a world of potential opens up and so many skills are available for one to explore. We would like to encourage parents to actively talk about their children’s art-making process using encouraging words to help instil confidence in their abilities. Although we live in a product-based world we would like to emphasise the importance of the process. We would rather our learners feel confident to explore rather than feel the pressure to produce perfection. Playfulness, curiosity, messiness and mistakes are all important aspects of the creative process.

We would like to congratulate all our little artists for their efforts this year. A taste of their achievements was on display at our Arts and Culture evening for all to enjoy. The exhibition is always the highlight of the Art department’s calendar and this one did not disappoint. As a department, we welcomed Mrs Cruise who joined us in the Foundation Phase. She has been a great asset to the team and we thank her for her hard work and contribution this year.

– Mrs M McGibbon

ART MONITORS

BACK ROW: Khalid Petersen, Daniel Fabing, Nicholas Walker-Smith

FRONT ROW: Mikaeel Coetzee, Mrs Megan McGibbon, Mika’il Manie

JUNIOR ART CLUB

BACK ROW: Yaseen Rawoot, Dylan Boyd, Muhammad Abrahams, Gabriel Hager

MIDDLE ROW: Arthur Vaughan, Theo Parker, Richard Hoskins, Hiombo Shako-Ahuka, Luca Lorenzo, Luke Bennett

FRONT ROW: Mason Schenck, Ross Roos, Matthew Busby, Mrs Mary-Lou Townsend, Hudson Weavind, Israel de Reuck, Emmanuel Smith

SENIOR ART CLUB

BACK ROW: Jevaun Le Roux, Ahlume Mhlebi, Buchule Maponopono, Oliver Lapage, Jonah Hager, Kai Haraldsen, Riley Schenck, Daniel Fabing, Kai November, Muhammad Jhaveri

GROUP PHOTO HEADING

THIRD ROW: Mrs Megan McGibbon, Hudson Ahrens, Seth Willoughby, Cooper Weavind, Jonathan Greyvenstein, Nicholas Walker-Smith, Jayden Koen, Musa Isaacs, Harun Johnstone, Alex Oosterwyk, Riley-Shae Curtis, Muhammad Damon, Ethan Lever, Mrs Mary-Lou Townsend

SECOND ROW: Zach De Lange, Brandon Faasen, Benjamin Morgan, Alexander McArthur, Cael McFarlane, Avi Arendse, Mason Cay, Ahmad Conrad, Caleb Geland, Josh-James Hendrickse, Lwazi Dlamini

FRONT ROW: Daniel Davids, Zachary Vaughan, Umair Patel, Oscar Howes, Matthew De Freitas

GRADE 1 ART WORK

Findlay Bruyns

Malakai Masella

Yusha Kajee

Hunter Ferrandez Muhammad Hafeez Edros

Abdul-Haadi Jakoet

Alexander van der Ross Chadley-Junior Benjamin

Jake Hammond

Nicholas Sankar

Dean Holland

Livuyile Nceka

Samuel Ahrens

GRADE 2 ART WORK

Owen Roos

Blake Adams

Benjamin Leader

Logan Fuller

Mason Breda

Taib Mosaval

Ayub Ismail

Nathan Soeker

Hamzah Khan

Samuel Joe

Isa Mohammed

Kai Caswell-Diedericks

Hamzah Khan and Mason Breda

Eesa Saban and Yaqoob Berdien

Yashil Kooverjee

Nathaniel Dreyer

Ziah Simpson

Sebastian Koorts

GRADE 3 ART WORK

Ben Humphires

Israel De Reuck

Benjamin Parker

Jadon Mavesere

Paper Mache Icecreams

Isa Vinoos

Hiombo Shako-Ahuka

GRADE 4 ART WORK

Gr 4B using six bricks to understand dept

Grayson Onia

Caleb Geland

Cael McFarlane

Eesa Hendricks

Aqeel Abrahams Mohammad Lather

GRADE 5 ART WORK

Gr 5C Egyptain cats

Avi Arendse

Charles Lindsay

Connor le Roux

Hudson Ahrens Jonathan Greyvenstein

Lwazi Dlamini Tyler van Jaarveld

GRADE 6 ART WORK

Nic Centurier-Harris

Gr 6A car construction project

Cameron Quimn

Aqeel Laher

Brett Liddell

Mohammed Suleman

Emmanuel Zondo

GRADE 7 ART WORK

Khalid Petersen

Daniel Fabing

Rayyaan Hoosen

Ronaldo Muller

Hayden Tero

Jeremy Blake

Joshua Gonsalves

Gabriel Peters

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

This year we participated in the Inter-schools General Knowledge Quiz. Round 1 was hosted by Edgemead Primary School, while Round 2 took place at Camps Bay Primary School. The quiz included categories, including the Olympics, transport, hobbies and tragedies in modern history. One of the most enjoyed categories by our team was Geography mapwork. In both rounds, the team displayed an eagerness to challenge themselves and learn along the way. Overall, the experience was not only educational but also a great opportunity for teamwork.

– Miss T Abrahams

Aaron Jack Matthews, Khalid Petersen, Carter Saunders, Oliver Lapage

MINDFULNESS CLUB

2024 REFLECTION

This year, in our weekly Mindfulness sessions, we focused on equipping our boys with the essential life skills of resilience, growth mindset and self-regulation. Each session was designed to provide them with a variety of tools they could use to reduce stress, solve problems and build empathy for themselves, others and the world around them. We continued to foster a safe, nonjudgmental and fun environment, with an emphasis on learning through play-based activities.

Throughout 2024, we have continued to consistently practise mindful breathwork and grounding visualisations as we know these are two of the quickest, easiest but most powerful ways all individuals can centre themselves and gain awareness of their surroundings, regardless of the situation they are in and the emotions they may be experiencing.

Expression through art and friendly competition in board games have also helped them channel their emotions and thoughts positively and productively. Additionally, we have integrated the Six Bricks programme, which encouraged the boys to practise mindful listening, collaborative discussion, and perseverance through challenging, problem-solving tasks.

Theo Parker Mindful Ways to Pause and be Present

Mason Cay, Freddie Le Roux, Zaydaan Abrahams and Jude Nurse playing six bricks

Isa Vinoos Mindful Ways to Pause and be Present

Each term, we focused on many important themes such as:

• “the power of yet” and positive affirmations

• quieting your inner critic by recognizing thoughts as fiction not always fact and letting go of negative self-talk

• highlighting gratitude and identifying the people, places, and things that bring you joy

• Body awareness through gross motor and proprioceptive activities.

The boys’ feedback supports the value of mindfulness in helping all individuals feel lighter in their bodies, more present in their minds and content in their hearts.

We felt the need to encourage the boys to prioritise their well-being and “fill their own cup” as it is only then we can add value or support others.

“We are proud of the growth we’ve seen in our boys. By taking time each week to pause, reflect and set achievable goals, they have flourished in confidence and self-awareness.”

– Mrs N Tresham & Mrs M McGibbon

MINDFULNESS

BACK ROW: Mrs Nadia Tresham, Samuel Rentzke, Umar Tootla, Musa Isaacs, Jude Nurse, Mason Cay, Ben Humphries, Mrs Megan McGibbon

FRONT ROW: Freddie Le Roux, Matthew Busby, Theo Parker, Zaydaan Abrahams, Sa-ad Tootla, Isa Vinoos, Ross Roos

Mason Cay, Jude Nurse, Freddie Le Roux at Mindfulness

Freddie le Roux, Jude Nurse, Mason Cay and Zaydaan Abrahams playing hopscotch in Mindfulness

Sport – Unity, Coaching & Parents

Cricket

Cross-Country

Hockey

Athletics

Rugby

Soccer

pillarSports

Squash

Swimming

Water Polo

Tennis

Inter-House

Chess

SPORT – UNITY, COACHING & PARENTS

At Wynberg Boys’ Junior School, fostering a strong sense of community among players, coaches, and parents is essential for achieving our goals both on and off the field.

UNITY IN SPORT: KEY BENEFITS

1. TEAM SPIRIT: Encouraging learners to support each other creates a resilient atmosphere. Celebrating successes and learning from defeats together fosters camaraderie and strengthens relationships.

2. INCLUSIVITY: Providing opportunities for all learners to participate, regardless of their abilities, promotes a sense of belonging and enriches the overall experience.

3. SHARED GOALS: When everyone works towards common objectives, motivation increases. This unity helps players feel connected to the team’s purpose.

4. RESPECT AND SPORTSMANSHIP: By instilling values of respect for opponents and officials, we cultivate a positive environment that enhances everyone’s experience.

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Building connections with families and the broader community not only supports our teams but also instills pride in our sporting programs.

The Coach’s Role

For coaches, fostering an inclusive environment is crucial. They must empower each team member, encouraging communication and teamwork. A unified team makes victories more meaningful and helps everyone cope with losses more constructively.

The Role of Parents

When parents coach from the sidelines, it can lead to confusion and undermine the coach’s authority. While their intentions are often rooted in love and support, it’s vital for parents to recognize the importance of allowing coaches to guide the team.

Benefits of Parental Support

1. IMPROVED TEAM COHESION: Trust in the coach leads to stronger team dynamics:

2. BETTER DEVELOPMENT: Coaches can focus on strategies and skill development without distractions.

3. INCREASED CONFIDENCE: Players gain confidence when they receive consistent guidance.

4. HEALTHIER PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP: Supporting the coach reduces pressure on the child, allowing them to enjoy the sport more.

5. Respect: Fostering respect for the coach enhances discipline and accountability within the team.

CONCLUSION

When parents support the coach and allow them to lead without interference, it creates a positive environment that benefits everyone—players, coaches, and families alike. Together, we can build a culture that prioritizes unity, respect, and teamwork, ensuring that our sporting endeavors are enjoyable and fulfilling for all involved.

– Mr A Gerber

CRICKET

We look back throughout 2024 which has allowed us to play this beautiful game with nine weeks of cricket in Term 1 and six weeks in Term 4. We commend the boys who have shown their passion for the game throughout the year and a desire to learn the game, expressing their aspiration to grow as cricketers.

As usual, we hosted Grey Junior School, which is a highlight of our cricket fixtures. We reflect positively on the competitive cricket displayed and the sportsmanship demonstrated on the field by the boys, showing their appreciation for the game.

Our U13A team also had the privilege of attending the Cape Schools Weekend that was hosted by Bishops Preparatory School. This gave our boys the exposure in terms of playing against some of the best cricketing schools in the country, giving our boys a challenge in the 50 and 20 over format of the game. Accolades must be given to Mr Oosterwyk and Mr Rajee for their dedication and skill in mentoring the boys during Cape School and in the season at large.

We were also excited to announce the completion of our new turf wicket and would like to commend all staff involved, particularly the ground staff who prepared our new pitch and for ensuring that all of our fields were of good quality for all the matches.

A final thank you to all staff, coaches and parents that were involved throughout the 2024 season. We do appreciate your dedication to cricket in our school and how you ensured the boys had the opportunity to develop throughout the year.

We look forward to the 2025 cricket season and we are all eager to see more boys involved in the sport, to develop their skills and knowledge of the game, ultimately intending to ignite their passion for the game.

–

Mr J Mc Mahon

U9 KNIGHTS CRICKET

BACK ROW: Corban Blake, Enzokuhle Soci, Hiombo Shako-Ahuka, Umar Tootla, Sa-ad Tootla, Yusuf Osman, Gian Schilder

FRONT ROW: Mr Davids, Zaid Allie, Julian

U9 COBRAS CRICKET

BACK ROW: Luke Williams, Umar Jhaveri, Ben Humphries

FRONT ROW: Mrs Nadia Tresham, Danyaal Solomon, Aadam Kasu, Emré Said, Tristan Cook, Liam Thwaits, Ms

Schnugh, Luca Lorenzo, Oliver Lindsay, Benjamin Raubenheimer, Ms Delmari Hoffman

Delmari Hoffman

U9 TITANS CRICKET

BACK ROW: Thaakir Kafaar, Xavier Houbart, Zameer Pyne, Aman Lee Shue Ling, Gabriel Hager

MIDDLE ROW: Blake Smith, Muhammad Yaseen Rustin, Samuel Van Schalkwyk, Azarius Chellakooty, Qaa’id Williams, Umar Sumsodien

FRONT ROW: Mrs Nadia Tresham, Zain Ganief, Christian Botha, Eli Mentor, Yaqeen Dollie Dollie, Israel de Reuck, Ms Delmari Hoffman

U9 WARRIORS CRICKET

BACK ROW: James Jooste, Esa Ayub, Mason Moosajie, Jadon Mavesere

FRONT ROW: Mrs Nadia Tresham, Riley Nasson, Tashreeq Geyer, Arthur Vaughan, Aadam Davids, Yaqub Parker, Ms Delmari Hoffman

U10A CRICKET

BACK ROW: Kallan Carver, Isa Omar, Brian Mwandama, Alexander McArthur, Connor Grobler

FRONT ROW: Mr Gurshwin Frans, Aqeel Abrahams, Liam Mentor, Dylan Symmonds, Abdul Qaadir Kasu, Salmaan Petersen, Mr Dayle Brooks

U10B CRICKET

BACK ROW: Danyaal van der Schyff, Samuel Rentzke, Jake Dean, Aaron Smith

FRONT ROW: Hamza Webber, Israel Williams, Mr Gurshwin Frans, Raaziq Jainoodien, Saadiq Brey

U10C CRICKET

U10D CRICKET

BACK ROW: Kian Smith, Grayson Onia, Mason Fisher

MIDDLE ROW: Yaqeen Khan, Zaeem Hargey, Nicholas Booysen, David Malyon, Matthew Theunissen, Ayyub Khan

FRONT ROW: Mohammed Sa’eed Khan, Eesa Hendricks, Mr Daniel Hayes, Zaydaan Adams, James Wilson

BACK ROW: Chace Wilson, Jake Hellenberg, Maahir Dawood, Yacoob Damon, Zuko Lolwana, Aariz Mazema, Zach Samuels

FRONT ROW: Finley Klopper, Asher Hanslo, Mr Gurshwin Frans, Thaakir Marais, Freddie Le Roux

U11A CRICKET

BACK ROW: Nazario Sewnarain, Yasin Fakir, Daniel Buxton

MIDDLE ROW: Joshua Naude, Keaton Roman, Lihle Ndabeni, Diego Kuhn, Rapha King

FRONT ROW: Mr Jeremy Owen, Muhammad Shreef, Riyaad Abrahams, Zuhayr Meyers, Mr Justin McMahon

U11B CRICKET

BACK ROW: Hudson Ahrens, Adam Kloppers, Charles Lindsay, Timothy Bramdaw, Mogamat Kamish

FRONT ROW: Kale Koopman, Noah Du Plooy, Zach McDonald, Mr Gurshwin Frans, Josh-James Hendrickse, Calian Jonker, Connor le Roux

U11C CRICKET

BACK ROW: Luca Lewis, Dylan Van Vuuren, Adam Jansen, Elijah Rushin, Adam Rose

MIDDLE ROW: Uthmaan Gamieldien, Joshua Moyo, Muneer Gani, Joel Damon, Cohen Nel, Adam van der Berg, Logan Venter, Imraan Mohamed-Baba

FRONT ROW: Brandon Faasen, Ahmad Kamedien, Yusuf Parker, Mr Gurshwin Frans, Adam Wolmarans, Deen Gamieldien, Luke Lawrence

U11D CRICKET

BACK ROW: Jayden Koen, Yaqeen Ebrahim, Yahya Kader, Si Han Zhang, Jonathan Greyvenstein

MIDDLE ROW: Matthew Sam, Zachary Vaughan, Tyler Wills, Izz-ud-Din Ebrahim, Blake Davidz, Jibrael Ameeroedien, Daniel Davids

FRONT ROW: Mr Reabetswe Tau, Izaan Fakir, Adam Cronje, Tanay Kooverjee, Ibrahim Mohamed, Uwais Samaai, Mr Robert Quinlan

U12A CRICKET

BACK ROW: Fayaaz Davids, Ethan Nel, Zaki Ebrahim, Cameron Quinn, Channing Barnes FRONT ROW: Nicholas Taljaard, Uthmaan Ebrahim, Raeed Samaai, Mr Allen Gerber, Hayden Grobler, Brett Liddell, Abdul-Ganaan Adams

U12B CRICKET

BACK ROW: Ansaar Gaffoor, Kai November, Alexander Botha, Josiah Loggenberg, Muhammed Abdullah

FRONT ROW: Tahir Abrahams, Musa Sumsodien, Taulieb Sambo, Mr Marc Sabatta, Noah Samuels, Muhammad Damon, Cowan Mettler

U12C CRICKET

BACK ROW: Zimmah Scott, Harry Schwerdtfeger, Robert-Li Fillies, Joshua Banda, Ethan Cyster

FRONT ROW: Ahmad Conrad, Liam Lamb, Oscar Manley, Mr Justin McMahon, Zanovuyo Lolwana, Ethan Swiegers, Uthmaan Parker

U12D CRICKET

BACK ROW: Joel Smith, Thomas Adriaanse, Tyler Williams, Irshad Abrahams, Zubayr Abrahams, Ewan Hill, Dallin Van Zyl, Oliver Woodman

FRONT ROW: Muhammad Abrahams, Daniel Wesson, Naveed Haron, Mr Justin McMahon, Oscar Howes, Seth Lawrence, Sufyaan Jephta

U13A CRICKET

BACK ROW: Tyler Martin, Andrew Rowland, Joshua Gonsalves, Tristan Daniels, Mikaeel Frieslaar, Yaqeen Van der Schyff

FRONT ROW: Mr Dean Oosterwyk, Qasim Botha, Abdullah Abrahams, Niyaaz Allie, Luke Jacobs, Moeketsi Skeyi, Mr Jesse Rajee

U13B CRICKET

BACK ROW: Theo Rouse, Israel Van Niekerk, Seth Davids, Taha Jamal, Gabriel Peters

FRONT ROW: Mr Ridaa Isaacs, Amaan Hearn, Landyn Raynardt, Benjamin Rentzke, Seth Elliott, Hayden Tero, Mr Reabetswe Tau

U13C CRICKET

BACK ROW: Yunus Hoosain, Maximus Melvill, Siyabonga Mkhonto, Joel Emmanuel, Riley Schenck

FRONT ROW: Alexander Erasmus, John Kalogeropoulos, Daniel Fabing, Mr Tony Steward, Imraan Cajee, Jevaun Le Roux, Khalid Petersen

U13D CRICKET

BACK ROW: Nathan Scheepers, Ryan Scharffenorth, Benjamin Kleintjies, Oliver Lapage, James Theunissen

FRONT ROW: Matthew Abrahams, Muhammad Jhaveri, Alex Botha, Mr Kevin Leverzencie, Jauhn Berriman, Kai Haraldsen, Nala Selemela

CROSS-COUNTRY

After last year’s lack of cross-country meets, our season began with bright promises of many interschool races, unfortunately, this was not to be. Weeks of heavy downpours made it impossible and impractical for many schools to host these big events which often cater for more than a thousand pupils.

We still had some memorable races. In May, we had very successful races against Grey Junior and Wynberg Girls’ Junior Schools. This was run along the Wynberg Boys’ High School bicycle track which is an undulating and interesting route. All our athletes performed extremely well with our stellar runners winning every race.

Even though there were few races, a large squad of keen runners met every Monday and Wednesday morning. The boys enjoyed running up to the high school and onto the bicycle track, their way lit by head torches during the depth of winter.

We had many boys who performed well during the few inter-school events and were invited to try out at the Cape Metro race in Kuilsriver. It was a freezing day and although the boys gave it their all, they were up against many other talented runners.

Our inter-house Cross-Country races were run on two mornings. There was enthusiastic support to encourage the boys to complete the course.

These were the winners in each Grade:

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Hayden Naidoo Troy Naude Yaqoob Berdien Xavier Houbart

Grade 4

Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7

Samuel Rentzke Damien Taberer Hayden Grobler Seth Davids

The winner of the inter-house cross-country was Oude Wijnberg.

Congratulations to the boys who were selected and participated in the Pentangular, hosted by Bishops.

We ended our season with a fun run through Wynberg Park. A big thank you to the parents who not only lifted but participated. This meant a lot to your boys. Buchule Maponopono won the Senior Cross-Country Trophy for the most dedicated and enthusiastic runner and Samuel Rentzke won the Junior Cross-Country Trophy.

Many thanks go to Miss A Strybis and Mr R Quinlan for your unwavering support during the crosscountry season.

– Mrs M-L Townsend

CROSS COUNTRY

BACK ROW: Caiden Johnson, Daniel Blanckenberg, Alex Oosterwyk, Benjamin Rentzke, Seth Davids, Buchule Maponopono, Oscar Manley, Damien Taberer, Hayden Grobler

THIRD ROW: Mr Robert Quinlan, Isa Parker, Ayaan Sallie, Daniel Ryan, Brandon Faasen, Brett Liddell, Jack Joubert, Samuel Rentzke, Finley Kokoali, Hiombo Shako-Ahuka, Benjamin Furnish, Miss Amy Strybis

SECOND ROW: Zion Beukes, Hunter Seaward, Luca Lorenzo, Ezra Kokoali, Kian Petersen, Tyler Benjamin, Theo Parker, Elijah Ehrenreich, Julian Schnugh, Dylan Miles, Leo Samuels Apollos

FRONT ROW: Jared Cyster, Raqeeb Soeker, James Jooste, Findlay Bruyns, Lulonke Ntlabati, Mrs Mary-Lou Townsend, Jarryd Manwaring, Mason May, Zakariyah Finch, Nuh Arendse, Liam Thwaits

HOCKEY

The 2024 hockey season began with high energy and enthusiasm when we started with pre-season tryouts. Coaches and players alike were optimistic about the season ahead. Our staff complement was joined by new external coaches who through the help and guidance of R&J Hockey Academy, ensured that everyone was geared towards the same goal for the upcoming season. An afternoon of brainstorming, brushing up on rules and practical activities set the tone for a busy hockey season ahead.

Our season kicked off with a visit from The Banda School from Kenya who were on a tour of South Africa. Our visitors played a match against our U13A team and were very complimentary of our boys, facilities and hospitality. WBJS were victorious with a 2–1 win over our visitors and not only was this a great start to our season, but it was a wonderful afternoon of camaraderie and new friendships made. Term 2 started with a visit from Grey Junior School and it was our turn to welcome and host our brothers from Gqeberha after our wonderful visit there last year. The Grey Sports and Cultural Weekend was a highlight on our hockey calendar as we hosted approximately 380 boys and their parents across three Astro complexes. The majority of our age groups were able to participate in various festivals, which were hosted by our neighbouring schools. These festivals were The Kirstenhof U9 Winter Festival, U10 SACS Festival, U12A Reddam Festival, U12A Bishops Day/Night Festival, U13 Kirstenhof Festival and the U13A Pinehurst Festival. These festivals were enjoyed by our players and it gave them a greater opportunity to compete and put their skills to the test. These festivals allow our boys to form new friendships.

Our U13A team was invited to participate in the KEPS Hockey Festival in Gauteng where our boys’ made us proud to return home unbeaten at the beginning of Term 3. Two of our players received Man of the Match awards: Nkanyiso Radebe and Seth Davids. This season also saw a record number of WBJS boys’ being selected to represent Western Province at the various Interprovincial and Zonal Tournaments which were held in July. In the U13 age group we had Adam Kühn (WP U13A), Tristan Daniels (WP U13B) and Seth Davids (WP U13C). The U12 age group had five players selected for the U12 Western Province Zonal teams: Mohammed Suleman, Cowan Mettler, Noah Samuels, Raa-id Said and Zimmah Scott. Our very own U13A coach, Mrs Bradford was also selected to coach the U12B Boys’ Zonal side. In September we hosted the WBJS Heritage Mini Hockey Festival which was a wonderful afternoon where our younger hockey players got the opportunity to show off the skills they have learned this season and experience the fun and camaraderie a festival brings with it. Our youngest hockey players, the U8s, ended their season with internal matches where they experienced a match format for the first time, cheered on by their coaches and parents. Our U13A team officially closed off the 2024 hockey season with fun matches played against the Wynberg Girls’ Junior School U13A and a match against the WBJS coaches and staff. No doubt these two matches were the highlight of the season for our U13 boys.

As we close the chapter on the season, a special thank you goes to our dedicated and hard working coaches, whose input, support and enthusiasm have been a driving force behind our teams. To our parents, your presence at games and encouragement have made a significant impact and we are incredibly grateful. We celebrate the hard work and achievements of our players and coaching staff. The lessons learned through the highs and the lows and the memories made will undoubtedly shape the future of our hockey programme here at WBJS. Congratulations to all on a season well played!

– Mrs J Paulsen

U8 HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Dylan Bramdaw, Finn McFarlane, Owen Roos, Aaryan Jacobs, Muhammad Meyers

THIRD ROW: Mrs Jo-dee Paulsen, Adam Fernandez, Eesa Saban, Leo Kloppers, Zachary Henderson, Hunter Seaward, Camden Fredericks, Tyler Whitehead, Yusuf Suleman, Yusuf Bray, Lulonke Ntlabati, Samuel Sims, Mrs Jinelle Hugo

SECOND ROW: Zuriel Venkatiah, Muhammad Mukuddem, Dylan Miles, Ziah Simpson, Evan Cronje, Abdul-Malik Gool, Mason Breda, Qaasim Parker, Taib Mosaval, Zane Moses, Damon Doidge, Tayib Abrahams, Yaqub Vinoos

FRONT ROW: Caleb Vermeulen, Mika eel Said, Aadam Nacerodien, Imaad Gaffoor, Yaqeen Noor, Jaxxon Ludski, Zakariya Edros, Zakariya Adshade, Kian Campbell

U9A & B HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Zain Ganief, Jude Cupido, Zameer Pyne, Thaakir Kafaar, Samuel Van Schalkwyk

MIDDLE ROW: Ridha Jacobs, Blake Smith, Asher Guedes, Zakariyah Finch, Qaa’id Williams, Riley Nasson, Yaqeen Dollie

FRONT ROW: Mrs Katerina Bladen, Eli Roode, Mason Schenck, Danyaal Solomon, Benjamin Raubenheimer, Samuel English, Mrs Tracy Sims

U9C & D HOCKEY

MIDDLE ROW: Ms Shahiema Jephta, Isa Vinoos, Sahib Abrahams, Emré Said, Anathi Gqencu, Luke Bennett, Israel Van Eeden, Ya’qub Khan, Ms Lee-Anne Bell

FRONT ROW: Matthew Busby, Qasim Mohamed, Emmanuel Smith, Yaqub Parker, Hudson Weavind, Israel de Reuck, Arthur Vaughan

U10A HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Aaron Smith, Jake Hellenberg, Alexander McArthur, Zuko Lolwana

FRONT ROW: Connor Grobler, Moosa Orrie, Ms Delmari Hoffman, Liam Mentor, Freddie Le Roux

BACK ROW: Muhammad Yaseen Rustin, Luke Williams, Jadon Mavesere, Sebastian Arendse, Hamza Hoosen

U10B & C HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Daniel Marneweck, Abdullah Schroeder, Zakariyah Mohamed

MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Kirsten Kellerman, Nicholas Booysen, Zach Samuels, Grayson Onia, Noah Lee Franca, Shadley Lewis, Muhammad Manuel, Miss Taylor Solomon

FRONT ROW: Hamza Webber, Asher Hanslo, Chace Wilson, Israel Williams, Zaydaan Adams, Aqeel Abrahams, Mohammad Laher

U10D & E HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Hunter Rouse, Jason Warner, Jude Nurse, Rourke Daniels, Nu’ Man Khan

MIDDLE ROW: Mr E Hermanus, Thaakir Marais, Dean Fernandez, Zaeem Hargey, Jack Sidersky, Mason Cay, Muhammad Abrahams, Lee Valentine, Noah Schoeman, Miss Maya-Simone du Plessis

FRONT ROW: Ayyub Khan, Daniel Thomson, Trystan James, Mrs Tina Hermanus, Eesa Hendricks, Matthew Theunissen, Yaqeen Khan

U11A HOCKEY

Charles

U11B HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Timothy Bramdaw, Adam Rose, Adam Jansen, Cohen Nel, Aashiq Logday, Zach De Lange

FRONT ROW: Miss Daniella Graney, Ibrahim Mohamed, Zuhayr Meyers, Hudson Ahrens, Rapha King, Muneer Gani, Ms Kiara Roussouw

BACK ROW:

Lindsay, Brandon Steele, Zubayr Jacobs, Riyaad Abrahams, Adam Kloppers

FRONT ROW: Miss Daniella Graney, Joshua Naude, Connor le Roux, Timothy Bramdaw, Diego Kuhn, Yusuf Parker, Ms Kiara Roussouw

U11C HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Adam Cronje, Logan Venter, Tyler van Jaarsveld, Adam Jansen, Elijah Rushin, Zanko Olivier

FRONT ROW: Imraan Mohamed-Baba, Adam Wolmarans, Mr A Parsotam, Josh-James Hendrickse, Luke Lawrence

U11D HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Yaqeen Ebrahim, Yahya Kader, Jonathan Greyvenstein

MIDDLE ROW: Zaydaan Kajee, Daniel Davids, Josh Mavesere, Jibrael Ameeroedien, Matthew Sam

FRONT ROW: Darius Brown, Yusuf Kanjee, Zakariyya Ismail, Mr Kevin Leverzencie, Tanay Kooverjee, Izaan Fakir, Uwais Samaai

U12A HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Mohammed Suleman, Cameron Quinn, Chibuzor Igilige, Zaki Ebrahim, Noah Samuels, Ansaar Gaffoor

FRONT ROW: Raa-id Said, Matthew De Freitas, Zimmah Scott, Ms Hannah Woodhead, Taulieb Sambo, Hayden Grobler, Cowan Mettler

U12B HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Aqeel Laher, Elyon Mauye, Irshad Abrahams, Suhail Abdullah, Joel Smith, Dallin Van Zyl

FRONT ROW: Muhammad Abrahams, Aaron Matthews, Tahir Abrahams, Mr Luke Erasmus, Uthmaan Ebrahim, Aqib Moolla, Sufyaan Jephta

U12C HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Max Meyer, Lachlan Cunningham, Josiah Loggenberg, Logan Fester, Bevan Bulmer, Zubayr Abrahams, Ewan Hill

FRONT ROW: Umar Mohamed, Liam Lamb, Zanovuyo Lolwana, Mr Luke

U12D HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Lachlan Cunningham, Tyler Williams

MIDDLE ROW: Dylan Cockroft, Max Meyer, Daniel Siljeur, Conor Minnaar, Amaan Jamodien

FRONT ROW: Daniel Wesson, Alexander Runnalls, Mr Luke Erasmus, Seth Willoughby, Mika-eel Abrahams

Erasmus, Naveed Haron, Seth Lawrence, Amaan Adams

U13A HOCKEY

U13B HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Ebrahim Mohamed, Tristan Daniels, Mikaeel Frieslaar

MIDDLE ROW: Daniel Buxey, Daniel O’Brien, Banele Radebe, Daniel Fabing, Andrew Rowland, Seth Elliott

FRONT ROW: Mikaeel Jacobs, Seth Davids, Mrs Carmen Bradford, Adam Kuhn, Tyler Martin

BACK ROW: Jevaun Le Roux, Micah Wessels, Vishal Naran, Theo Rouse, Tahrir De Vries

FRONT ROW: Umair Patel, Gabriel Peters, Mrs Carmen Bradford, Connor Jurgens, Shailin Lotters

U13D HOCKEY

U13E HOCKEY

BACK ROW: Akanakaishe Chingwete, Ronaldo Muller, Damon Petersen, Ameer Moose, Patrice Ebobisse-Bille, Rayyaan Essack

FRONT ROW: Zaid Abdurahman, Abdu Mathews, Mr Tony Steward, Liam Wilson, Khalid Petersen

BACK ROW: Amaan Hearn, Rayyaan Hoosen, Josh Schuller, Jauhn Berrira, Isa Soni, Ryan Scharffenorth, Daniel Henriques

FRONT ROW: Faraz Adams, Alex Botha, Reza Ebrahim, Mr Tony Steward, Jack Cooper, James Theunissen, Matthew Abrahams

ATHLETICS

The past year has been a vibrant period for athletics at our school, showcasing a series of exciting and competitive events. From the thrilling quadrangular and pentangular meets to the spirited school interhouse athletic event, our athletes have demonstrated exceptional talent and sportsmanship. Here’s a detailed report on each of these events.

School Interhouse Athletic Event

DATE: Friday 09 February 2024

LOCATION: Wynberg Boys’ High School –Silverhurst field

PARTICIPATING HOUSES: Oude Wijnberg; Glebe; Silverhurst Sunninghill

The School Interhouse Athletic Event was a highlight of our school’s athletic calendar, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition among the houses. Students from all grades participated in a variety of events, including sprints, relays, and field events. Many of our athletes performed exceptionally well on the day. Those top performers were chosen to represent the school at the Interschool athletics events. Our interhouse champions are as follows; Gr 1 (Troy Naude); Gr 2 (Jaxxon Ludski); u9 (Alexander Haupt); u10 (Samuel Rentzke); u11 (Yasin Fakir); u12 (Chibuzor Igilige); u13 (Mikaeel Frieslaar). Our Junior Victor Ludorum is Samuel Rentzke and our Senior Victor Ludorum is Mikaeel Frieslaar. The winning house for the “gees” category was Glebe House.

Results:

• Overall Champion: Sunninghill

• Second Place: Oude Wijnberg

• Third Place: Silverhurst

• Fourth Place: Glebe

Quadrangular Athletic Meet

DATE: 21 February 2024

LOCATION: Bishops Prep. – Lutgensvale Field

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS: Bishops Prep; WPPS; WBJS; Rhenish Primary

The Quadrangular Athletic Meet was a resounding success, with athletes from four schools competing across a range of track and field events. The meet featured various races, impressive personal bests, and notable performances.

Some impressive first place performances: Seth Davids (800m; 400m;100m); Nic Centurier Harris (u12 Shotput); Joshua Gonsalves (HJ); Yasin Fakir (200m); Chibuzor Igilige (200m, 100m, 75m, LJ); Niyaaz Allie (200m, 75m); Fayyad Saal (cricket ball throw); Jack Barnett (u11 Shotput); Dylan Symmonds (u10 HJ); U11 relay team (Diego Kuhn, Joel Damon, Zubayr Jacobs, Yasin Fakir); u12 relay team (Chibuzor Igilige, Oscar Manley, Suhail Abdullah, Caden van der Westhuizen); u13 relay team (Mikaeel Frieslaar, Niyaaz Allie, Seth Davids, Joshua Gonsalves)

Pentangular Athletic Meet

DATE: 27 February 2024

LOCATION: Wynberg Boys’ High School ( hosted by WPPS)

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS: WBJS; RBPS; WPPS; SACS; Bishops Preparatory

The Pentangular Athletic Meet brought together five schools, each vying for top honours in a variety of athletic disciplines. The competition was fierce, with many close finishes and a high level of performance across all events.

Some impressive first place performances: Seth Davids (800m; 100m); Chibuzor Igilige (New record-150m, LJ); Niyaaz Allie (200m); Ameer Moose (u13 Shotput); U11 relay team (Diego Kuhn, Joel Damon, Zubayr Jacobs, Yasin Fakir); u13 relay team (Mikaeel Frieslaar, Niyaaz Allie, Seth Davids, Joshua Gonsalves)

Paarl Athletics meeting

DATE: 14 October 2024

LOCATION: Paarl Boys’ High Oval

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS: WBJS; RBPS; Bridge House; SACS; Bishops Preparatory

The evening turned out as perfect as the usual mountainous backdrop that met us at sunset. Our boys competed on all levels with some athletes winning medals. Our relay teams also featured in most races. Our u13 relay team again won their race convincingly leaving our competitors no other alternative but to acknowledge and admire the strength of our team. They have won all their relay races this year in all the competitions they entered.

The recent athletics events have highlighted the talent and dedication of our students. From the intense competition of the quadrangular and pentangular meets to the enthusiastic participation in the interhouse event, our athletes have shown remarkable skill and sportsmanship. We look forward to more exciting competitions and continued success in the future.

Special thanks to the organising committees, coaches, and assistants who made these events possible. Your hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated.

To all the parents for your support and commitment in ensuring that your son is at the training sessions daily.

– Mr G Rhode and Mr R Isaacs

ATHLETICS

Joshua Gonsalves, Logan Fester, Yasin Fakir, Caden van der Westhuizen

MIDDLE ROW: Julian Schnugh, Yusuf Parker, Alexander Haupt, Diego Kuhn, Lihle Ndabeni, Damien Taberer, Muhammed Abdullah, Zubayr Jacobs, Daniel O’Connor, Kayden Vermaak, Oscar Manley, Hayden Grobler, Connor le Roux, Joshua Naude, Dylan Symmonds, Daniel Ryan

FRONT ROW: Mr Ridaa Isaacs, Alexander McArthur, Logan Fuller, Jaxxon Ludski, Joshua Moyo, Brett Liddell, Joel Damon, Hiombo Shako-Ahuka, Mason Masters, Yaqoob Berdien, Troy Naude, Samuel Rentzke, Mr Grantley Rhode

BACK ROW: Buchule Maponopono, Mikaeel Frieslaar, Chibuzor Igilige, Ameer Moose, Niyaaz Allie, Connor Haupt, Seth Davids,

RUGBY

The 2024 rugby season felt like it came and went in the blink of an eye. Despite the disruptions and forced cancellations of certain fixtures due to the wet winter we experienced, it did not take away from the number of positives we managed to achieve as a school.

It would be wrong of us not to start with the huge achievement of the U13A rugby team of 2024, who continued with their unbeaten streak from 2023 and managed to go another full season without losing a single game. The 2024 season included a home victory against Grey PE, double victories over Bishops, Rondebosch and SACS and an unbeaten tour to the Durban Prep National Rugby Festival. This team will go down in the record books of Wynberg rugby and as a school, we commend them for the rugby they displayed and graced us with. Accolades should also be given to their coaches Mr Gerber, Mr Mallie and Mr Kruger.

Having our flagship team perform so well seemed to filter down to our lower teams, with stand-out seasons for the U11A team who only lost one game in the second part of the season; the U11C team who beat our three nearest rivals Bishops, SACS & Rondebosch; and our U13C Blues who yet again performed strongly despite having boys who only started playing rugby this year.

The most promising stat for the 2024 rugby season was the number of learners we had signed up for rugby, with us being able to enter 4 x teams in U13 & U11 for the first time in a few years. The numbers in our lower age groups (U9 & U10) seemed to fluctuate with boys not staying fully committed through the entire season.

The number of Western Province representatives was yet again at a good standard during 2024, with three U12 players (Nic Centurier-Harris, Alexander Botha & Yaqeen van der Schyff) and one U13 player (Mikaeel Frieslaar) being selected for the various inter-provincial festivals held during the year. They certainly represented Wynberg in a good light while on provincial duty.

During the season, we ran an initiative where we raised funds for the VUSA Academy, a team we play on a yearly basis. A huge thank you to all parents who contributed to this initiative as we managed to raise enough money to buy boots, water bottles, cones, and other accessories which will make their 2025 season a lot easier and enjoyable for their boys.

A huge highlight for some of the boys took place off the rugby field at WBHS, where our Grade 6 & 7 learners had the opportunity to come face to face with Siya Kolisi as he joined in with the cheering of the now famous “hoya” cheer created by WBHS through an initiative set up by MTN.

Finally, a season is not possible without the assistance of all role players within the Wynberg community, a huge thank you must be extended to our ground staff, the parents who operated the tuckshop and food sales, the referees and outside coaches and of course the Wynberg supporters. We look forward to another successful and positive 2025 season.

– Mr M Sabatta

WP REPRESENTATIVES

BACK ROW: Nic Centurier-Harris, Seth Davids, Tristan Daniels, Adam Kuhn

FRONT ROW: Mr Cedric Poleman, Mogamat Kamish, Luke Jacobs, Alexander Botha, Yaqeen Van der Schyff, Alexander McArthur, Mr Allen Gerber

U7 RUGBY COBRAS

BACK ROW: Tristan Moosajie, Hunter Fernandez, Ashirai Chaora

MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Nadia Tresham, Mueen Gani, Ben Hendricks, Mogammad Hoosain, Blaze Manuel, Maxence Houbart, Mr Rahgib Davids

FRONT ROW: Yahya Ariefdien, Abdul Jakoet, Jared Cyster, Kaden Van Nelson, Mika’Il Slabbert

U7 RUGBY MAMBAS

BACK ROW: Yusuf Jhaveri, Ezra Kokoali, Avuya Mbatha

MIDDLE ROW: Miss Lara Ann Pothecary, Asher Notcutt, Mason May, Eesa Mohamed, Blake Lewis, Hugo Charles, Mr Brandon Charles

FRONT ROW: Troy Naude, Ammaar Jacobs, Antonio Ferreira Pinto, Daniel Africa, Lizwi Sajini

U7 RUGBY PYTHONS

BACK ROW: Mrs Nadia Tresham, Carter Clarke, Jake Hammond, Mikaeel Titus, Mason Masters, Mr Rahgib Davids

MIDDLE ROW: Zayd Davids, Theodore Heslop, Ayyub Berdien, Jeremy Nel, Muhammad Hafeez Edros, Malakai Masella

FRONT ROW: Basheer Abass, Griffin Jacobs, Abrar Mustapha, Caden Charles, Nur Dollie

U7 RUGBY VIPERS

BACK ROW: Ismaeel Abrahams, Mogammad Adams, Konnor Lambert

MIDDLE ROW: Miss Lara Ann Pothecary, Raeed Shaboodien, Qasim Rabin, Luca Arendse, Grayson Fortuin, Hamzah Daniels, Mr Sierajj Van Der Ross

FRONT ROW: Kye Fuller, Deen Holland, Unako Menze, Zakariyah Noor, Gabriel Schnugh

U8 RUGBY LEOPARDS

Mrs

Evan

MIDDLE ROW: Muhammad Samir Isaacs, Lulonke Ntlabati, Sebastian Koorts, Tayib Abrahams

FRONT ROW: Yaqoob Berdien, Nuh Arendse, Mr Ganief Berdien, Benjamin Leader, Mika eel Said

U8 RUGBY LIONS

BACK ROW: Mrs Misha Fakir, Jeremiah Majiedt, Zach Van Tonder, Gabriel Botha, Isa Mohammed, Mrs Muneeba Essop

MIDDLE ROW: Noogh Fakir, Aaryan Jacobs, Luca Scott, Hunter Seaward

FRONT ROW: Jaxxon Ludski, Ziah Simpson, Mr Brett Naicker, Raqeeb Soeker, Logan Fuller

BACK ROW:

Misha Fakir,

Cronje, Danyaal Frieslaar, Adam Worrall, Sayed Thompson, Mrs Muneeba Essop

U8

MIDDLE

PUMAS

U8 RUGBY TIGERS

MIDDLE

FRONT

RUGBY

BACK ROW: Mrs Misha Fakir, Conor Nel, Nathan Solomons, Lime Booi, Mrs Muneeba Essop

ROW: Finn McFarlane, Carter-John Aristidou, Adam Fernandez, Raiq Khan

FRONT ROW: Deen Frieslaar, Kian Petersen, Mr Ganief Berdien, Zach Scott, Zayd Gamieldien

BACK ROW: Mrs Misha Fakir, Kai Naicker, Nathaniel Dreyer, Zachariah Faulmann, Kenzo Conroy, Muhammad Meyers, Mrs Muneeba Essop

ROW: Caleb Vermeulen, Liam Palmer, Samuel Joe, Daniel Jordaan, Ayub Ismail, Luke Key

ROW: Blake Adams, Yaqub Vinoos, Mr Brett Naicker, Hamzah Khan, Aadam Albertyn

U9A RUGBY

BACK ROW: Mrs Simone Isaacs, Luca Lorenzo, Hiombo Shako-Ahuka, Xavier Houbart, Alexander Haupt, Gabriel Hager, Richard Hoskins, Mr Imran Fredericks

FRONT ROW: Umar Sumsodien, Yaqeen Dollie, Blake Smith, Logan Van Voight, Yusha Gamieldien

U9B RUGBY

BACK ROW: Mr Mahmood Francis, Jude Cupido, Mason Moosajie, Zameer Pyne, Aman Lee Shue Ling, Daniel Ryan, Mrs Simone Isaacs

FRONT ROW: Julian Schnugh, Christian Botha, Enzokuhle Soci, Gian Schilder, Oliver Lindsay

U9C RUGBY

BACK ROW: Pascal Nel, Dylan Boyd, Sean Kembo

MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Simone Isaacs, Tashreeq Geyer, Corban Blake, Liam Meyer, Alex Lottering, Riley Nasson, Mr Gumaid Jaffa

FRONT ROW: Aadam Kasu, Zaid Allie, Israel Van Eeden, Blake Paulsen, Ross Roos

U9D RUGBY

BACK ROW: Luke Williams, Daniel Van Reenen, Umar Jhaveri, Mattao Kiel, Cameron Hudson, Ben Humphries

MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Simone Isaacs, Benjamin Furnish, Ethan Esterhuysen, Emré Said, Lakhanya Kakana, Anathi Gqencu, Ms Delmari Hoffman

FRONT ROW: Aadam Davids, Tristan Cook, Benjamin Le Roux, Alexander Haupt, Matthew Busby

U10A RUGBY

BACK ROW: Fayyad Saal, Jake Dean, Zakariyah Mohamed, Neema Galetta

MIDDLE ROW: Mr Daniel Hayese, Adam Domingo, Esa Hendricks, Brian Mwandama, Daniel Marneweck, Bryce Symmonds, Aariz Mazema, Mr Gurshwin Frans

FRONT ROW: Aqeel Abrahams, Samuel Rentzke, Danyaal van der Schyff, Dylan Symmonds, Salmaan Petersen

U10B RUGBY

BACK ROW: Mason Fisher, Noah Lee Franca, Kai Goliath, Yacoob Damon, Charley Carikas

MIDDLE ROW: Benjamin Morgan, Alex Fisher, Kallan Carver, Zuko Lolwana, Mogamat Irshaad Abass, Chace Wilson

FRONT ROW: Raaziq Jainoodien, Lee Valentine, Mr Marc Sabatta, Rhys Liddle, Adam Abrahams

U10C RUGBY

MIDDLE ROW: Mr Justin McMahon, Kian Smith, Finley Kokoali, Cooper Weavind, Joshua Barnard, Ezekiel Campbell, Lisolethu

Mr Uthmaan Gassiep

FRONT ROW: Abdul Qaadir Kasu, James Wilson, Rafe Cunningham, Jackson Hardenberg, Finley Klopper

U11A RUGBY

MIDDLE ROW: Charles Lindsay, Zanko Olivier, Brandon Steele,

FRONT ROW: Joel Damon, Diego Kuhn, Mr Jeremy Owen, Joshua

BACK ROW: Maahir Dawood, Israel Zondo, Cael McFarlane, Mugammad Rahim, Caleb Geland

Mkiva,

BACK ROW: Damien Taberer, Connor Felton, Yasin Fakir, Luke Wynne

Oshea Kaseya, Connor le Roux

Naude, Zuhayr Meyers

U11B RUGBY

BACK ROW: Cohen Nel, Luca Lewis, Avi Arendse, Yaameen Cader

MIDDLE ROW: Mr Rayneildo Swanson, Cade Baxter, Blake Davidz, Daniel Buxton, Si Han Zhang, Izz-ud-Din Ebrahim, Mr Jesse Rajee

FRONT ROW: Deen Gamieldien, Jack Joubert, Keaton Roman, Zach McDonald, Calian Jonker

U11C RUGBY

BACK ROW: Mark Palos, Daniel O’Connor, Adam Jansen, Carlu Nel, Adam Rose

MIDDLE ROW: Zachary Vaughan, Christian-Kazadi Mbombo Kalala, Lihle Ndabeni, Connor Adonis, Mason Meyer, Tino Makuve, Ilan Fisher, Riyaad Abrahams

FRONT ROW: Mogamat Kamish, Rapha King, Mr Dayle Brooks, Joshua Moyo, Uthmaan Gamieldien

U11D RUGBY

BACK ROW: Shuayb Isaacs, Mason Meyer, Daniel Blackenberg, Jayden Koen, Harun Johnstone

MIDDLE ROW: Zidaan Osman, Kale Koopman, Tyler Wills, Muhammad Shreef, Raahil Osman, Ahmad Kamedien, Connor Amos

FRONT ROW: Mr Justin Damonze, Raamiz Mohamed, Brandon Faasen, Salih Cajee, Isa Gamildien, Matai Castle, Mr A Hashim Peters

U12A RUGBY

BACK ROW: Kayden Vermaak, Adam Jacobs, Robert-Li Fillies, Nic Centurier-Harris, Emmanuel Zondo

MIDDLE ROW: Ethan Swiegers, Adam Friday, Alexander Botha, Ragheed Carriem, Ethan Nel, Fayaaz Davids, Raeed Samaai

FRONT ROW: Mr Dean Oosterwyk, Channing Barnes, Brett Liddell, Hayden Grobler, Nicholas Taljaard, Musa Sumsodien, Phalo Gcaleka, Elyon Mauye, Mr Reabetswe Tau

U12B RUGBY

BACK ROW: Max Pereira, Kai November, Robert-Li Fillies, Ragheed Carriem, Kayd de Klerk

MIDDLE ROW: Oscar Manley, Ethan Cyster, Caden van der Westhuizen, Adam Friday, Joshua Banda, Josiah Loggenberg, Fayaaz Davids, Zubayr Abrahams

FRONT ROW: Mr Kieron Adams, Phalo Gcaleka, Dallin Van Zyl, Elyon Mauye, Zimmah Scott, Abdul-Ganaan Adams, Caiden Johnson, Tahir Abrahams, Mr David Rousseau

U12C RUGBY

BACK ROW: Cohen Parkerson, Andile Moyo, Reece Johnston, Daniel Verdon, Simba Rusare

MIDDLE ROW: Carter Seymour, Thomas Adriaanse, Zanovuyo Lolwana, Harry Schwerdtfeger, Musa Isaacs, Zubayr Abrahams, Aadam Reid, Luca Samuel, Dallin Van Zyl

FRONT ROW: Amaan Adams, Oliver Woodman, Tlholo Selemela, Yaqin Abrahams, Mr Marc Sabatta, James Tulloch, Oscar Howes, Caiden Johnson, Sufyaan Jephta

U13A RUGBY

BACK ROW: Maximus Melvill, Seth Davids, Levi Doyle, Siyabonga Mkhonto, Connor Haupt, Tristan Daniels, Ameer Moose

MIDDLE ROW: Gabriel Peters, Taha Jamal, Joshua Gonsalves, Mikaeel Coetzee, Carter Saunders, Ari Bulmer, Mohamed Isma-eel Meyers, Mikaeel Frieslaar, Nahum Titus, Yaqeen Van der Schyff

FRONT ROW: Muhammad Berdien, Nicholas Walker-Smith, Mr Allen Gerber, Ebrahim Mohamed, Alex Schoeman, Niyaaz Allie, Mr Sabir Mallie, Alex Oosterwyk, Qasim Botha

U13B RUGBY

BACK ROW: Riley Schenck, Ari Bulmer, Siyabonga Mkhonto, Jeremy Blake

MIDDLE ROW: Moeketsi Skeyi, Zakariyya Safodien, Mikaeel Coetzee, Radhee Hendricks, Israel Van Niekerk, Taha Jamal, Nicholas Walker-Smith

FRONT ROW: Seth Elliott, Gabriel Peters, Benjamin Rentzke, Mr Sipho Dyanosse, Yaqeen Van der Schyff, Alexander Erasmus, Qasim Botha

U13C RUGBY

BACK ROW: York Marthinussen, Zachary Hanslo, Tyler Castle, Benjamin Kleintjies, Jeremy Blake, Jonah Hager

MIDDLE ROW: Banele Radebe, Imraan Cajee, Rayyaan Essack, Israel Van Niekerk, Benjamin Rentzke, Raghieb Connelly, Mogamat Khan

FRONT ROW: Mr Ridaa Isaacs, Abdullah Abrahams, Jordan Abrahams, Landyn Raynardt, Nathan Scheepers, Zach Halvorsen, Amaan Hearn, Achmad Evans, Mr Fawaaz Allie

U13D RUGBY

BACK ROW: York Marthinussen, Benjamin Kleintjies

MIDDLE ROW: Banele Radebe, Kai Haraldsen, Ryan Scharffenorth, Muhammad Jhaveri, Jonah Hager

FRONT ROW: Matthew Abrahams, Jordan Abrahams, Mr Allie, Nathan Scheepers, Zach Halvorsen

SOCCER

In 2024, we had another exciting short soccer season that commenced on August 26, 2024. Our boys enjoyed every single game and practice, and they fought hard against giant soccer schools such as Rondebosch and Bishops.

“The results were a-Messi-ng!”

We know the parents also enjoyed watching their sons play. We look forward to another glorious soccer season in 2025. We would like to thank our staff members for making this season an experience to remember.

– Mr Philasande Mfaba

SQUASH

The 2024 squash season began on a somber note with the passing of our long-standing coach, Mr Lionel White. Lionel had been with us for numerous years and will always be fondly remembered by staff and learners alike.

The second term started with a visit from Grey Junior School as we hosted our brothers from Gqeberha. The Grey Sports and Culture weekend was definitely the challenge of the season as our U11’s took on their top 4 U11’s. It was the first match for some of our boys but they showed their competitive nature, which continued throughout the season.

We were joined by our new external coach and a different dynamic and energy was brought to the sport. The practices were very well attended, and the enthusiasm and commitment to improvement at each session made the season very enjoyable. They showed continual progress, and our varied practices, along with the hidden fitness elements, definitely contributed to their success.

This year WBJS entered two teams in the Western Province Youth Leagues and showed the “Supera Moras” spirit throughout Term 2 and 3. Despite having only two experienced players, we gained some young talented players throughout the season. All players embraced the challenge and improved each week. This dedication and teamwork greatly contributed to their overall performance and growth.

Three of our boys entered various tournaments throughout the season.

Congratulations to Umar and Sa-ad Tootla, and Michael Mayhew for representing WBJS in such prestigious tournaments. Their participation in the WPYS Open and Closed tournaments, the Ekapa tournament, and the African Junior Open must have been a great experience and achievement. It’s always impressive to see young athletes competing at a high level and proudly representing their school. Well done to them!

A huge thank you to our coach, Ms Katie Mayhew, for her experience and guidance throughout the year. A thank you to Mr Mfaba and Ms Mohammed for joining us in the development of the boys. Thank you to all the parents for your support and encouragement of the boys throughout the year. They could not have done it without you!

“Congratulations to all on a season well played!”

– Kym James

BACK ROW: Ms Aqeelah Mohammed, Umar Tootla, Zac Flowers, Ms Katie Mayhew

FRONT ROW: Uthmaan Parker, Sa-ad Tootla, Mrs Kym James, Caleb James, Zakariyya Paleker

SWIMMING

The 2024 swimming season has been an exhilarating and enriching experience for our boys. Throughout the year, our swimmers have shown remarkable enthusiasm, dedication, and progress in their swimming abilities. It has been a pleasure to witness their development, both in skill and confidence, as they embraced the sport.

Our swimming programme this year focused on fostering a love for the sport while ensuring that each boy could improve their swimming techniques and overall fitness. The joy and excitement on the faces of our swimmers as they hit the water have been truly inspiring. Here are some highlights of their journey:

• Skill Development: Our boys have significantly mastered various swimming techniques. Their progress has been outstanding, from perfecting their strokes to improving their breathing and endurance. Many boys who were initially hesitant in the water have grown into confident swimmers.

• Confidence Building: One of the most rewarding aspects of our swimming program has been watching our boys build their self-confidence. Swimming has provided them with a sense of accomplishment and a boost in self-esteem. They have learned to set goals, overcome challenges, and celebrate their successes, both individually and as a team.

• Team Spirit: Swimming has also fostered a strong sense of camaraderie among our boys. They have learned the importance of teamwork, and supporting each other during training sessions and competitions. This sense of community has not only enhanced their swimming experience but also contributed to their overall personal growth.

Looking Ahead: Aquanaughts as Our

New Service Provider for 2025

As we look forward to the 2025 swimming season, we are excited to announce that our new service provider will be Aquanaughts. Aquanaughts brings a wealth of experience and innovative ideas to our swimming program. Their commitment to developing swimmers’ skills and confidence aligns perfectly with our school’s goals.

• Innovative Training Techniques: Aquanaughts plans to introduce new training methodologies that focus on enhancing our boys’ abilities in a fun and engaging way. Their expertise in incorporating cutting-edge techniques will ensure that our swimmers continue to improve and excel.

• Personalized Coaching: Aquanaughts is dedicated to providing personalized coaching tailored to the needs of each boy. This approach will help in identifying and addressing individual strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that every swimmer reaches their full potential.

• Confidence-Building Programmes: Understanding the importance of confidence in swimming, Aquanaughts will implement programs designed to boost selfassurance in the water. These programs will emphasise goal-setting, positive reinforcement, and skill mastery, further enhancing our boys’ confidence and enjoyment of the sport.

The 2024 swimming season has been a fantastic journey of growth and enjoyment for our boys. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the progress they have made. With Aquanaughts joining us in 2025, we are confident that our swimming program will reach new heights, offering our boys even more opportunities to develop their skills and confidence in the water. We look forward to an exciting year ahead and cannot wait to see our swimmers thrive under the expert guidance of Aquanaughts.

– Mrs C Bradford

U8 & U9 DEVELOPMENT SWIMMING

BACK ROW: Muhammad Abrahams, Yaseen Rawoot, Jadon Mavesere, Ben Humphries, Umar Tootla, Mattao Kiel, Dylan Boyd, Hiombo Shako-Ahuka, Sa-ad Tootla, Anathi Gqencu

MIDDLE ROW: Danyaal Solomon, Hunter Seaward, Kian Petersen, Finn McFarlane, Carter-John Aristidou, Benjamin Le Roux, Muhammad Abrahams, Zakariyah Finch, Qaa’id Williams, Muhammad Meyers, Hudson Weavind, Emre Said, Jarryd Manwaring, Benjamin Leader

FRONT ROW: Mrs Muneeba Essop, James Thomson, Blake Paulsen, Ridha Jacobs, Matthew Busby, Hamza Hoosen, Blake Smith, Qasim Mohamed, Tayib Abrahams, Zakariya Edros, Ms Lee-Anne Bell

U10 TO U13 DEVELOPMENT SWIMMING

BACK ROW: Shailin Lotters, Jack Stakemire, Ronaldo Muller, Jordan Abrahams, Adam Friday

MIDDLE ROW: Jackson Hardenberg, Jack Cooper, Finley Kokoali, Mason Meyer, Zubayr Jacobs, Jude Nurse, Josh Mavesere, Shadley Lewis, Rhys Liddle, Noah Schoeman

FRONT ROW: Mrs Simone Isaacs, Mason Cay, Ethan Lever, Mogamat Irshaad Abass, Mugammad Rahim, Cooper Weavind, Christopher Isaacs, Mika-eel Abrahams, Ms Lee-Anne Bell

U8 & U9 TEAM SWIMMING

BACK ROW: Mrs Katerina Bladen, Zach Scott, Mason Moosajie, Gabriel Botha, Zameer Pyne, Adam Fernandez, Pascal Nel, Ayub Ismail, Mrs Muneeba Essop

MIDDLE ROW: Mason Schenck, Benjamin Le Roux, Umar Sumsodien, Daniel Ryan, Julian Schnugh, Luca Lorenzo, Yusha Gamieldien, Theo Parker, Zain Ganief, Zaid Allie

FRONT ROW: Mrs Carmen Bradford, Muhammad Samir Isaacs, Eesa Saban, Muhammad Meyers, Danyaal Frieslaar, Deen Frieslaar, Jaxxon Ludski, Yaqoob Berdien, Mrs Tracy Sims

U10 TO U13 TEAM SWIMMING

BACK ROW: Mohammed Suleman, Mohamed Isma-eel Meyers, Ari Bulmer, Ameer Moose, Connor Haupt, Jeremy Blake, Zachary Hanslo, Adam Jacobs, Max Meyer

FOURTH ROW: Damien Taberer, Cameron Quinn, Lachlan Cunningham, Alexander Botha, Kayden Vermaak, Nic Centurier-Harris, Connor Felton, Kayd de Klerk, Brandon Steele, Muhammad Berdien, Charles Dickson-Hall, Alex Oosterwyk

THIRD ROW: Mrs Katerina Bladen, Raeed Samaai, Fayyad Saal, Charley Carikas, Mark Palos, Tyler van Jaarsveld, Carlu Nel, Abdullah Schroeder, Yacoob Damon, Josiah Loggenberg, Nicholas Taljaard, Musa Sumsodien, Aqeel Laher, Miss Taylor Solomon

SECOND ROW: Mrs Carmen Bradford, Brett Liddell, Daniel Marneweck, Riyaad Abrahams, Connor Amos, Joshua Moyo, Zuhayr Meyers, Zach De Lange, Calian Jonker, Cade Baxter, Hayden Grobler, Mrs Tracy Sims

FRONT ROW: Rafe Cunningham, Mohammad Laher, Bryce Symmonds, Aariz Mazema, Dean Fernandez, Dylan Symmonds, Mohammed Sa’eed Khan, Cooper Weavind, Trystan James, Adam Abrahams

WATER POLO

Throughout the 2024 season, it has been truly inspiring to witness the remarkable growth and development of the water polo teams at WBJS. The enthusiasm and dedication displayed by our boys have been nothing short of impressive. We are proud of the many boys who have embraced the sport this year and we wholeheartedly encourage even more to join us for an exciting 2025 season.

This year, we witnessed incredible growth among our Foundation Phase learners through Splash Polo and Flippa Ball. They had a fantastic time mastering the fundamentals of the sport! Despite the challenges of learning how to tread water and throw the ball, these young water polo players never let their fears hold them back and gave it their all. We wish the U9 boys all the best as they begin their competitive water polo journey in 2025.

It has been truly amazing to see the development of our U10 all the way through to our U13B teams this year. From the start, our boys were eager to jump into the pool and excel in every way possible. Our U10s had an impressive turnout and we hope to see even more join in the future, especially since this would mark the first time WBJS will have a C team in this age group. The U11 and U12 players put in a tremendous amount of effort and it’s been wonderful to watch their growth. Under Miss Graney’s guidance, our U13Bs emerged as a strong competitive team among the U13B teams. We are excited to see these boys develop in their respective age groups in 2025 and wish them all the best for next season.

We kicked off our U13A season with a bang at the Reddam Action Tournament, we finished fourth overall. This was a fantastic opportunity for our new U13A boys to experience the high level of first-team sport. Next, we participated in the Slabber Cup, securing fifth place.

Our season continued as we prepared for the Grey U13A Water Polo Tournament in Gqeberha, a highlight for parents, staff and players alike. Our boys went undefeated throughout the tournament; however, due to draws and placements, we ended up 9th out of 18 teams. Nevertheless, we excelled in the Plate section, with us bringing home the plate trophy. Notably, our goalie, Tristan Daniels, was named Goalie of the Section. This was a fantastic way to conclude the first part of the season.

In Term 3, our U13A team took part in the Hellfire Cup, hosted by the Warriors Water Polo Club. After many grueling, chilly winter nights, our boys finished fifth overall. This dedicated group has worked exceptionally hard and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Isma-eel Meyers, Ameer Moose, Jeremy Blake, Ari Bulmer, and Mikaeel Jacobs for their selection to the 2025 U13 Western Province Water Polo squad.

Ending off our season our U13A boys finished off 10th out of 24 teams at the SACS Water Polo Festival. A special thanks to our coaches, Liam Lecuona and Cameron Samuel, for their tireless efforts and guidance throughout this term.

Following a successful festival in 2023, our U11 and U12 Water Polo Festival, co-hosted with Wynberg Girls’ Junior School, was a tremendous success this year, featuring over 520 players competing across two pools over two days. We initially launched this festival for these age groups to provide the younger boys with a taste of what a festival entails. It was inspiring to witness the determination and growth of each team throughout the event. We look forward to next year’s festival, hoping it will be even bigger and better than before!

A heartfelt thank you to all our water polo parents for your support and willingness to help with fundraising throughout the year. We couldn’t have achieved this without you, especially when it came to getting your sons to early morning practices and fundraising. Your commitment has made a difference!

We would like to thank the staff coaches Miss Strybis, Mr Roussouw, Mrs Kellerman, Miss Pothecary and Miss Graney for all their passion and enthusiasm in helping us grow this sport at WBJS. Your dedication to each age group has not gone unnoticed. Thank you to our outside coaches Mr Haswell, Mr Samuel, Mr Theron and Mr Lecuona for their countless hours and dedication to the sport.

– Miss H Woodhead

SPLASH POLO

BACK ROW: Sayed Thompson, Conor Nel, Kenzo Conroy, Gabriel Botha, Zach Van Tonder

MIDDLE ROW: Tayib Abrahams, Hunter Seaward, Adam Fernandez, Zachariah Faulmann, Muhammad Meyers, Finn McFarlane, Danyaal Frieslaar, Mason Breda

FRONT ROW: Logan Fuller, Deen Frieslaar, Adam Worrall, Ziah Simpson, Miss Daniella Graney, Yusuf Suleman, Jaxxon Ludski, Yaqoob Berdien, Benjamin Leader

U9 FLIPPABALL

BACK ROW: Umar Sumsodien, Luke Williams, Aman Lee Shue Ling, Cameron Hudson, Muhammad Abrahams, Daniel Ryan

MIDDLE ROW: Mrs Jo-dee Paulsen, Benjamin Furnish, Zakariyah Finch, Christian Botha, Dylan Boyd, Trystan James, Jude Cupido, Benjamin Le Roux, Mason Daniels, Ms Lee-Anne Bell

FRONT ROW: Mrs Mary-Lou Townsend, Luke Bennett, Isa Vinoos, Asher Guedes, Luca Lorenzo, Julian Schnugh, Blake Smith, Yusha Gamieldien, Mrs Simone Isaacs

U10A WATER POLO

BACK ROW: Rhys Liddle, Charley Carikas, Neema Galetta, Zakariyah Mohamed, Fayyad Saal

FRONT ROW: Daniel Marneweck, Samuel Rentzke, Esa Hendricks, Miss Amy Strybis, Bryce Symmonds, Connor Grobler, Adam Abrahams

U10B WATER POLO

BACK ROW: Dean Fernandez, Rafe Cunningham, Yacoob Damon, Neema Galetta, Abdullah Schroeder, Kai Goliath

FRONT ROW: Mrs Abigail Abrahams, Jackson Hardenberg, Adam Domingo, Cael McFarlane, Cooper Weavind, Muhammad Manuel, Mrs Kirsten Kellerman

U11A WATER POLO

BACK ROW: Connor Felton, Daniel O’Connor, Brandon Steele, Mark Palos

MIDDLE ROW: Riyaad Abrahams, Charles Dickson-Hall, Carlu Nel, Damien Taberer, Tyler van Jaarsveld, Cade Baxter, Connor le Roux

FRONT ROW: Miss Lara Ann Pothecary, Zach De Lange, Joshua Moyo, Mr A Samuels, Zuhayr Meyers, Calian Jonker, Ms Hannah Woodhead

U12A WATER POLO

BACK ROW: Kayden Vermaak, Nic Centurier-Harris, Alexander Botha

MIDDLE ROW: Cameron Quinn, Daniel Verdon, Kayd de Klerk, Cohen Parkerson, Mohammed Suleman

FRONT ROW: Mr Joshua Haswell, Musa Sumsodien, Nicholas Taljaard, Kai Van Buuren, Hayden Grobler, Brett Liddell, Mr Cameron Samuel

U12B WATER POLO

BACK ROW: Adam Jacobs, Josiah Loggenberg, Fayaaz Davids, Cohen Parkerson

FRONT ROW: Dallin Van Zyl, Muhammed Abdullah, Mr David Rousseau, Max Meyer, Naveed Haron

U13A WATER POLO

BACK ROW: Tristan Daniels, Jeremy Blake, Ameer Moose

MIDDLE ROW: Nic Centurier-Harris, Mohamed Isma-eel Meyers, Ari Bulmer, Connor Jurgens, Ebrahim Mohamed

FRONT ROW: Mr Liam Lecuona, Nicholas Walker-Smith, Daniel Verdon, Ms Hannah Woodhead, Mikaeel Jacobs, Nicholas Taljaard, Mr Cameron Samuel

U13B WATER POLO

BACK ROW: Radhee Hendricks, Vishal Naran, Jonah Hager, Mikaeel Coetzee, Tahrir De Vries

FRONT ROW: Mason Fourie, Muhammad Berdien, Zakariyya Safodien, Miss Daniella Graney, Mogamat Khan, Alex Oosterwyk, Seth Elliott

TENNIS

This year has been an exciting one for tennis at our school filled with growth and improvement. Our dedicated tennis coaches from Evolve Tennis Academy, have gone above and beyond, approaching every learner with patience, enthusiasm and expert guidance. They worked tirelessly to ensure that each learner not only strengthened their tennis skills but also grew in confidence and sportsmanship.

Early morning and afternoon practices were buzzing with eager learners and coaches making every effort to attend providing consistent support and personalised attention to each player. Their commitment was evident as they helped learners refine their techniques, enhance their strategic thinking on the court and foster a love for the game.

End of year

Although the term has been short, the boys were eager to improve by showing dedication and commitment in arriving early and on time for practice sessions and matches. Our dedicated tennis coaches from Evolve Tennis Academy, have continued to set goals for our learners. There have been improvements in the way the learners approach each match with confidence and enthusiasm even though they might not have scored high in matches.

A heartfelt thanks go to the parents and teachers, for making sure the boys were on time for practices and matches, to cheering from the sidelines has been invaluable.

– Mrs J Hugo

DEVELOPMENT TENNIS

BACK ROW: Oreratile Seate, Nala Selemela, Preston Downing, Rayyaan Hoosen, Tyler Castle, Zachary Louw, Micah Wessels, Jack Stakemire, Ronaldo Muller, Mr Cobus De Kock

MIDDLE ROW: Rhys Liddle, Raahil Osman, Seth Willoughby, Aaron Matthews, Grayson Onia, Akanakaishe Chingwete, Mrs Jinelle Hugo, Luke Wynne, Abdullah Schroeder, Yaqin Abrahams, Oshea Kaseya, Daniel Wesson, Zidaan Osman

FRONT ROW: Ms Shahiema Jephta, Ibrahim Mohamed, Ahmad Kamedien, Jack Cooper, Faraz Adams, Mr Itumeleng Seate, Luca Bompani, Samuel Rentzke, Deen Gamieldien, Zaydaan Adams, Ms Aqeelah Mohammed

CHESS

This year, we saw an encouraging influx and interest from the Foundation Phase boys into our Junior Chess club. This bodes well for the future of Chess at Wynberg, as there is much up-and-coming talent. Our Senior Club, although smaller in team members, made us proud this year with our match results. Our match statistics for Term 2 were very positive with 4 wins, 1 drawn game and 1 loss. Term 3 match results proved equally positive, with 4 wins and 1 drawn game.

In Term 2, we held voting in our Thursday Senior Chess club for our Captain, and for the first time, our Vice-Captain. These positions were ably held this year by two Grade 6 boys: Cameron Quinn (Captain)

and Zac Flowers (Vice-Captain). We saw the Chess club introduce Club and Vice-Captain badges and an updated design for the Captain’s badge, which can be seen worn proudly by our members around the WBJS campus.

We have thoroughly enjoyed coaching the boys in both the Junior and Senior clubs this year and seeing all develop confidently, from the fundamentals to more complicated strategies involved in the game. The Chess Club would like to thank Miss Bailey for assisting in coaching. We look forward to a challenging set of fixtures in 2025.

– Mr B Coomer

JUNIOR CHESS

BACK ROW: Azariah Lynch, Zuko Lolwana, Kallan Carver, Yacoob Damon, Cael McFarlane, Aariz Mazema, Eesa Saban

MIDDLE ROW: Mr Bruce Coomer, Zaydaan Abrahams, Richard Hoskins, Yaseen Rawoot, Caleb Geland, Zach Samuels, Jadon Mavesere, Luke Williams, Abdul Qaadir Kasu, Ms Laurelle Bailey

FRONT ROW: Jude Cupido, Ross Roos, Finley Klopper, Tristan Cook, Azarius Chellakooty, Israel Van Eeden, Jarryd Manwaring, Ya’qub Khan, Zakariyah Finch

SENIOR CHESS

BACK ROW: Mr Bruce Coomer, Conor Minnaar, Irshad Abrahams, Logan Fester, Rayyaan Hoosen, Micah Wessels, Daniel Henriques, Oscar Howes, Ms Laurelle Bailey

FRONT ROW: Zanovuyo Lolwana, Aqib Moolla, Jake Dean, Joel Smith, Cameron Quinn, Zac Flowers, Aaron Matthews, Raaziq Jainoodien, Muhammed Abdullah

WBJS 183RD Founders’ Day

Sports & Culture Weekend

WBJS School Golf Day

Wynberg Families

Events Special

WBJS 183RD FOUNDERS’ DAY

The 183rd Founders Day celebration of Wynberg Boys’ Junior School took place on Thursday, 15 August 2024 in our school hall, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s long and illustrious history. This year’s event was particularly special with the presence of esteemed guest speaker and Old Faithful, Aden da Costa, an accomplished matric pupil of the Wynberg Campus. The day was filled with a range of activities designed to honour the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future.

The event commenced with a warm welcome from our Deputy Principal, Mr Rhode, who provided an overview of the day’s schedule and highlighted the importance of Founders Day in celebrating the institution’s legacy. Mr Rhode also acknowledged the contributions of past and present members of the institution. The significance of the memorial candle was iterated, which burns within our hearts, for those who have departed.

A detailed presentation was given by Abdullah Abrahams, who recounted the founding of Wynberg Boys’ Junior and its evolution over the

past 183 years. The role of our previous Headmasters were also presented in the History of this esteemed educational institution.

A special Gender Based Pledge was made by our Prefects of 2024, on behalf of the school. A pledge that left an impression on those present. A pledge, a commitment with so much substance and will to honour all women in all walks of life.

The highlight of the event was the keynote address by Aden da Costa, an esteemed matric pupil of the Wynberg Campus. Aden shared his reflections on the impact the institution has had on his life and schooling and offered valuable insights on the role of education in shaping the future. His speech was both inspiring and thought-provoking, resonating with the audience, especially the younger pupils of WBJS and sparking meaningful conversations and interactions after the ceremony. It was the first time in the History of the ceremony that current pupils were mesmerised by his presence and requested signatures from him, being a selected u18 South African rugby player.

A light finger snack celebration was arranged in our modernised Jan Oosterhuizen pavilion for all guests and staff. It was the ideal setting to end the ceremony as we had a bird’s eye view of how the Matric boys, especially Aden da Costa, were surrounded by the younger brothers in an endless chain.

“The delight and admiration on

their

faces as they engaged with their “Older Brothers” was a true expression of “Brotherhood”.”

The event concluded with closing remarks by Mr Poleman, Principal of WBJS, who expressed gratitude to Aden da Costa for his contribution and to all attendees for their support. Acknowledgements were made to the organising committee and volunteers who made the celebration possible.

The 183rd Founders Day celebration was a resounding success, marked by a meaningful keynote address, engaging discussions and a strong sense of community. The presence of Aden da Costa added a unique and valuable dimension to the event, reinforcing the connection between the institution’s past and its future. The celebration not only honoured the institution’s history but also inspired attendees to continue contributing to its legacy.

Our Heritage Week concluded with a successful Heritage Mini Rugby and Hockey Festival as well as the much anticipated rugby derby against SACS, where our U13As came out as comfortable winners.

– Mr G Rhode

SPORTS & CULTURE WEEKEND

HEADING A MEMORABLE EXCHANGE WITH GREY JUNIOR

After two years of being hosted by Grey Junior, it was finally our turn to host the annual Sports & Culture Weekend, and what an incredible experience it was!

The event kicked off on Friday, 19 May, with our Concert Band taking the stage, showcasing their talent and doing Wynberg Boys’ Junior proud. The weekend continued with a display of athleticism and team spirit as our Chess Team, Squash Teams, Cross Country Team and Hockey Teams (U10 to U13, across A, B, C and in some age groups, D sides) faced off against Grey. The results were a mix of triumphs and challenges, but each team represented Wynberg with determination and pride.

A special thanks to Sweet Valley and Springfield for generously allowing us to use their AstroTurf fields. Without their support, hosting all the fixtures on our two Wynberg Astros would have been impossible.

Saturday saw our Rugby Teams go head-to-head with Grey from U10 to U13, with a total of 12 matches played throughout the day. While some results were in our favour and others were not, the spirit of competition was alive and well.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the staff, coaches and parents who contributed to the success of the weekend. Your efforts and support made it possible for this event to run smoothly and be enjoyable for all involved.

The weekend culminated with eleven rugby fixtures played in a true fighting spirit across the various age groups, with a number of games closely contested and ending in narrow deficits. The spirit of camaraderie around the field was evident to see and the vibe was

palpable for all to witness. The day concluded with the U13A team getting back-to-back victories over Grey with a 10-5 win, following on from the team of 2023 who achieved the same away from home. The weekend was a huge success and a great way for us to test ourselves against some very strong opposition.

Our hockey fixtures kicked off on a misty Friday morning, but soon the sun shone through culminating in a morning of exciting, fast-paced hockey. Our boys were challenged playing 11 a side hockey, across three Astro’s, allowing all our boys the opportunity to play against Grey. We are grateful to our neighbouring schools who shared their astro turf with us, therefore allowing our matches to run concurrently. It was great to see the skill on display and even though the results did not all go our way and our margins of defeat were very narrow, there was a huge improvement in our results with wins for teams such as the U11Bs and U13Cs. A bonus of playing at home and during the school day was that many of our boys who do not play hockey, were able to join us along our astro’s and cheer our sides on. This definitely added to the amazing atmosphere of the morning and encouraged the Supera Moras spirit our teams needed at times. It was a great way to start our 2024 hockey season and we look forward to taking up the Grey challenge in Gqeberha next year.

Our annual combined concert with Grey Junior’s Music Department was an immense success. Grey Junior started off with their Concert Band playing a pair of well-known Wind Band pieces. We then played our latest Chicago tune and a repertoire standard, Party Rock, to a resounding round of applause. The real treat was next with both schools’ combined Concert bands performing a piece by

Johannes Brahms and a rousing local South African song named Hellfire. Directly after were our Jazz Bands. Both bands really played well. We noted to the audience that we’d never played as well as we did together last Friday evening.

Chess was added to the Grey repertoire this year. With much excitement, the library was set up to accommodate 16 boys- 8 boys from WBJS and 8 boys from Grey were set to face off in a friendly game of skill, strategy and tactics. Timers were used, giving each boy a maximum of 20 minutes per game. 3 games were played per group, in a best-of-three-game outcome. The library was in total silence for an hour as these sixteen gentlemen played to the best of their abilities, displaying impressive problem-solving skills and sportsmanship. The supporters who witnessed the matches were spellbound from the move of the first pawn to the final checkmate. Congratulations to all participants involved.

The cross country races were run in the early afternoon. After a misty start to the morning, the sun shone brightly for the duration of our races. We invited athletes from Wynberg Girls’ to join us and it was great to see some red running gear amongst the boys’ blue.

We used the high school bicycle track as our route and this proved to be a real cross country, undulating track all around the high school and even around our vineyard with some steep inclines and sharp corners. The U10’s to U12’s ran three kilometres and the U13’s did a double loop making it five kilometres. The Wyberg boys had phenomenal success and we bagged first place in all of the races. Well done to all the boys for putting so much effort into giving it your all. We are so proud of you!

The squash took on a different format this year with only one team representing either school. The U11s performed very well, narrowly being defeated by Grey. This was one of the strongest performances that we have seen over the past years. We were evenly matched and the boys gave their best effort on every point.

The parent support was phenomenal and this added to the spirit in which the games were played. They encouraged the team and contributed to a positive atmosphere. Well done to the team for an all-round effort and genuine display of Supera Moras. We are so proud of you!

Hosting Grey Junior is undeniably one of the biggest tasks the Parent Association undertakes and we did an exceptional job this year! The PA lounge in the Pavilion was a place where people could sit and relax and enjoy a wide variety of eats donated by WBJS parents. And if they wanted something more substantial, the various vendors in the Food Truck Valley had some delicious options too. We are most proud of the way our parent body heeded the call for an “All-in-for-Wynberg”. We needed nearly 400 volunteers and reached 97% of this target. There is absolutely no way to run an event of this nature without the support of our parents so a very big thank you to everyone that served over the 2 days.

Looking ahead, in 2025, it will be Grey’s turn to host us from 8-11 May. We can’t wait for another exciting exchange!

WBJS SCHOOL GOLF DAY

A HOLE-IN-ONE

SUCCESS

On Thursday, 17 October 2024, the Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Golf Day 2024 took place at the King David Mowbray Golf Club, and what a day it was! With a full field of enthusiastic golfers, the event proved to be a success, bringing together the school community, Old Boys and sponsors in support of the school’s initiatives.

A special highlight of the day was seeing South African cricket legend Herschelle Gibbs, who teed off in the Headmasters’ 4-ball, showing his skill in a sport other than cricket. Alongside him, former WBHS Headmaster Mr Keith Richardson demonstrated his golf prowess, playing some serious golf and impressing all in attendance. Seeing these icons on the course was fantastic, contributing to the day’s spirited competition.

None of this would have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors. A heartfelt thank you goes out to every one of them for making the day as memorable as it was. Your contributions ensured that the event ran smoothly and successfully and we are incredibly grateful for your continued partnership with Wynberg Boys’ Junior School. The Golf Day, raised R65 000 for 2024.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the course again next year!

Thank you to the Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Staff for their commitment to making the day successful and bringing the Wynberg GEES!

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Gold Sponsor

Mekor Group: Mazda & Suzuki Kenilworth –

TC Carelse

Rosy’s Event & Design Decor – Mustafa Gani

Tsatsile Consulting – Leseli Lolwana

Bronze Sponsorship

SL LAW INC. – Phillip Sampson

Cambier Properties – Jenade White

Fabian Fredericks

PenBev – Herman Nieuwoudt

BGM Distribution

Feedem

The Moving Guy Cape Town

Ann Selemela

Vida Cafe – Nizam and Riyaaz Parker

Shankis Whip Irish Liqueur & Whiskey –

Tim Kelly

WBJS Parent Association

Prize Sponsors

Vida E Cafe Kenilworth

Kuvula Trade

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WYNBERG FAMILIES

This year, The Wynberg Family meetings were largely centred around our new WBJS values, gradually introducing them to the boys and discussing what they mean and how they relate to us as a school, especially the boys. Topics such as One Team, Accountability and Respect formed part of these sessions and the Grade 7 boys led their families in engaging activities. The Grade R boys also joined from the beginning of Term 3 and settled into the groups well.

During the annual Founders’ Week, we stuck to the tradition of doing a whole school project. New values meant the need for new leaves and acorns on our “values oak tree” outside the art room. Each family decorated a leaf or acorn with a value or its meaning printed on it. These words were handed in,

laminated and Mrs McGibbon and her team created a beautiful new tree to remind us what we at WBJS stand for.

A big thank you to Mrs McGibbon and Miss Cloete for creating the material for the Wynberg Family sessions, Mrs Tooley for always ensuring every boy is assigned to a family and Mr Steward for preparing the Grade 7 boys before each session.

Wynberg Families continues to create a sense of belonging for the boys and we hope to continue fostering good relationships across the school next year.

– Mrs T Sims