AWSUM JHB North & Westrand September 2023 Edition

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TRINITYHOUSE RANDPARK RIDGE

Preparatory School u.13 National Hockey Festival

Our Preparatory school had the honour of hosting a truly unforgettable National Hockey Festival from 17 – 19 August 2023.

This remarkable event brought together ten outstanding schools from across the country, providing a unique opportunity to celebrate the true spirit of sportsmanship, hone our skills, and foster long-lasting connections.

Throughout the festival, the atmosphere of unity and collaboration was palpable as students, staff and parents alike came together with a shared passion for the sport. It was truly heartening to witness such a display of camaraderie and mutual respect.

As the festival drew to a close, we were delighted to recognise several exceptional players who stood out for their outstanding contributions. Their dedication and commitment to the sport were truly inspiring, and we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to each of them for their well-deserved awards.

Overall Players of the Festival:

• Matthew Jung.

Outstanding players of the festival:

• Cameron Hayter en Adriana Fernandes.

Top forwards:

• Cara Greeff.

Lindeniet verteenwoordig Linden in atletiekspan

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Duanaé Lessingh het einde Julie na Italië vertrek as deel van die Gauteng Tricolour-atletiekspan wat aan die Tricolour Games in Italië deelgeneem het. Hier het sy Gauteng, Suid-Afrika en Hoërskool Linden ook as kaptein van hierdie atletiekspan

Lindeniete verteenwoordig by SA se

Telkom Netbaltoernooi

Euané Theart en Carla van Westing het

Linden gholf-spanne spog met uitstekende seisoen

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Gholfprestasies

Ons senior gholfseuns het Dinsdag, 29 Augustus aan die Super 12 Gholfuitspele by Randpark Gholfklub deelgeneem.

30 Rugby-spelers verteenwoordig Linden

‘n Totaal van dertig Linden-rugbyspelers is in hul onderskeie ouderdomsgroepe by die Sentraal-Wesspanne ingesluit. Hierdie seuns het vanaf 27 Junie – 1 Julie deelgeneem aan die jaarlikse Rhino-week, wat by die VUT-sportgronde in Vanderbijlpark plaasgevind het teen menigte streek- en provinsiale spanne. Ons Sporthoof meneer Rúan Basson is ook as die hoofafrigter van die o.15-span aangestel. Die leerders sluit in:

• o.14: Sybrand Strauss, Strauss van der Merwe, Wilhelm Lombard, Benjamin van Zyl en Jandré Pienaar.

• o.15: Keanu Thomas, Andile Mati, Kyle Kotzé en Heinrich Bothma.

• o.16: Dylan Pieterse, Eric Beyl, William Joubert, Roeloff Smit, Nathan van Aswegen, Xander Oelofse, Dirk van den Berg, Gerrie Grové en Wikus Fouché.

• o.17: Gustave Voster, Juan Venter, Aiden Davel, Keano Baatjies, Francois Steyn, Jeandré Müller, Zacky Crowe en Ethan Maritz.

• o.19: Keatin Carlse, Jean-Pierre Nortier, Nicolas Meintjes en Chris van der Sandt. Die o.19-span tree ook as algehele wenners uit die stryd.

Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat ons skool op 3 November in Orkney, by die Super 12 Gholfkompetisie gaan verteenwoordig. Maak Fonties trots!

Landloop

Baie sterkte aan Anton en Chanél wat op Saterdag, 2 September aan die Gauteng Landloop-kampioenskappe in Vanderbijlpark deelneem!

Hou Fonties se naam hoog en geniet elke oomblik. Julle maak ons trots!

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

Bion Meyer

Frederick Du Plessis

Anton Bazhko

Christiaan Kemp

Lucian van den Heever

Chanél Le Roux

Voor: Luhan Venter, Zane Venter, Bion Meyer. Agter: Jeandre Venter, Frederick du Plessis, Lucian van den Heever, Christiaan Kemp, Chris Kotzé.

Sentraal Wes o.19 Linden-seuns

Duanaé Lessingh

Euané Theart en Carla van Westing

u.13 Girls and Boys Hockey Team

HOËRSKOOL RANDBURG

Studenteforum vir 2024

“Leierskap is die eienskap om visie in werklikheid te verander”. Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat verkies is tot die Studenteforum vir 2024:

RAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL

New Leaders for Rand Park

Rand Park High School celebrated the appointment of the 2024 Leaders at a special school assembly. The new appointees received their leadership badges from the outgoing leaders who wished them well during the year ahead.

The head leaders were appointed as follows:

Head boy: Nicholas Pitout

Head girl: Anza Phume Hannah Charles,

Cayla Willemse,

Cayla Willemse (Deputy Head Girl), Hannah Charles (Deputy Head Girl), Anza Phume (Head Girl), Mrs Gaye Schütte (Deputy Principal), Nicholas Pitout (Head Boy), Raymond Ohanya (Deputy Head Boy) and Mmile Lehloenya (Deputy Head Boy).

The Leaders and their Rand Park Grade Tutors, Mrs Van Rensburg, Mrs Viviers and Mrs Nicolosi.

Amanda Mabaso

Elaine Wijnbeek

Jawè Dreyer Claudi Greeff

Isabelle Peek Kamo Lefawane Chanè Vermeulen

Ilke Botha

Kaili Botje

Dezire Coetzer

Izelde Loots Kara Colin

Charl le Roux

Skyler Vorster

Duncan Beaven

Christiaan Naudè

Albertus Lombaard

Hendri Oosthuizen

MarinaMinette de Wet Lara Minnaar Mia van Rooyen Marissa van den Berg

Madelie Liebenberg

Mignon la Grange

Jan-Rudolph Britz

Herman Goosen

Jean-Pierre Nel

Johann Bührmann

Jacques-Louis Malan

Karl Wassermann Ruben de Klerk

Kevin Marais

Stefan Fouchè Ryan Kitching

Reuben Botha

Theo vd Gugten Waldo Deysel Willie Lindeque

Skaak Netbal

Laerskool Helderkruin se o.12A netbalspan is die 2023 SA Netbalkampioene! Baie geluk aan ons netbaldogters. Ons is ongelooflik trots op die puik prestasie.

Wiskunde Olimpiade

Die o.13’s was die D12 liga kampioenskappe se groepwenners. Tydens die Gauteng deelname het ons 12e uit 32 spanne geeïndig. Jean Smalman het die onder 13 Gauteng skole span gemaak. Jandré Bender is deur vir die Gauteng Junior skaakspan, en gaan aan die SA ope onder 11 toernooi in Desember deelneem.

Ons speel die hele jaar skaak en oefen op Woensdae (Gr.4-7) en op Vrydae (Gr.R-3) seuns en dogters. Volgende jaar (2024) gaan ons deelneem aan die Super 12, D12 se individuele en span-spele en ons beplan ‘n toer. Verder gaan ons vriendskaplike wedstryde en toernooie tuis aanbied.

WOW-Spelfees

Baie sterkte aan al ons leerders (Gr. 1 – 7) wat aan die Provinsiale rondte van die WOW Spelfees gaan deelneem. Ons hou vir julle almal styf duimvas.

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

Krieket

Baie geluk aan elke krieketspeler wat hul eerste span klere ontvang het Woensdag, 6 September. Dit was ‘n spog geleentheid waar die afrigters soveel moeite gedoen het, om elke seun en hul ouers spesiaal te laat voel het. Ons is trots op elkeen van julle en baie sterkte met die seisoen wat voorlê!

LAERSKOOL MILLENNIUM PRIMARY

Gauteng West rugby teams Golden Lions

The following boys were chosen for the following Gauteng West rugby teams:

7’s team

The following boys were chosen for the Golden Lions 7’s team:

Roodie-Tjokkertoneel

Baie geluk aan ons Roodie-toneel groep Woudwonde met julle besonderse prestasies! Hulle het 1ste plek ontvang by die Pronk Pret Finaal! Ons sien uit na wat die toekoms vir julle inhou! Ons is TROTS op julle!

Top Academic learners

We are proud to announce the top academic learners of grade 4 - 7 for term 2:

Omphile Lefete, Thuto Ramaboa, Thando Merafe, Buhle Rikhotso, Xavier Msimango, Iminathi Ntshali, Kgalalelo Nkabinde. Alwande Ngcobo, Junior Pelego.

Mmakhudu Masupha (Grade 4), Tlotlego Moilwa (Grade 5), Karabo Maloisane (Grade 6), Masego Mataboge (Grade 7).

Vhuvhuvho Ramagona, Simphiwe Buthelezi, Bokamoso Seipei, Faith Thutelo, Tshepang Mazimbuko.

u.11 u.12

Juané Swanepoel, Jeandré Liebenberg en Jacques Jansen van Ryssen.

Jean Smalman and Jandré Bender

Charlumé v Niekerk, Danika Mouton, Elmay Jenkins, Mené v Heerden, Mika Stander, Vonmonique Conradie, Zané Viljoen en Mia Laurens. Afrigters: Mee. Anandri Rossouw en Élraana Barnard.

Ons spog graag met drie slimkoppe wat ons skool by die Provinsiale Wiskunde Olimpiade verteenwoordig. Juané Swanepoel (Gr. 4), Jeandré Liebenberg (Gr. 4) en Jacques Janse v Ryssen (Gr. 7). Ons staan bankvas agter julle.

South Africa squad for ICC

World Cup 2023: Full SA team list

Cricket South Africa have announced their 15-man squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 with Temba Bavuma set to lead the Proteas challenge.

TEMBA BAVUMA (C)

QUINTON DE KOCK (WK)

HEINRICH KLAASEN (WK)

GERALD COETZEE

REEZA HENDRICKS

MARCO JANSEN

DAVID MILLER

RASSIE VAN DER DUSSEN

KAGISO RABADA

ANRICH NORTJE

LUNGI NGIDI

AIDEN MARKRAM

HEINRICH KLAASEN

TABRAIZ SHAMSI

KESHAV MAHARAJ

SISANDA MAGALA

Proteas’ Kagiso Rabada

Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was awarded Test player of the year at the 2023 Cricket South Africa Awards and following his featuring in the top five Test wicket takers in the world this past season, the award was well deserved. Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada told IOL Sport that it is his ‘will to win’ that continues to make him one of the best fast bowlers in the world.

Rabada has been playing for the Proteas for a good nine years and from the time he made his Proteas debut at the Adelaide Oval, it was clear that Rabada was cut from a different cloth; he was always on a league of his own.No one will forget his match winning performance in Perth in 2016 at the tender age of 21.

Post 2018, international cricket handed Rabada an important lesson that results won’t always go your way. Rabada says their 2019 World Cup campaign, which saw them knocked out before they could finish their round robin fixtures, taught him to rid of self-doubt and accept that on the day there’s a possibility you could end up on the losing side. “Personally, the 2019 World Cup taught me not to doubt and accept that there’s either defeat or success, and it’s about keeping success in your mind at all times.” said Rabada. His eleven-wicket haul against Australia at St. George’s Park Cricket Stadium in 2018 will forever be remembered, but most importantly it was clear from those early years that Rabada was a different kind of beast.

The ups and downs of the past couples of seasons have not taken anything away from what makes Rabada special and he told IOL Sport that he attests all his success to his ‘will to win’.

“For myself I think what makes me so different and successful is my will to win,”said Rabada.

“I mean, everyone is different but if you ask me what drives me it’s definitely my will to win.” He added.

playing and what I’ve done, taking the senior player role is a no brainer for me,” said Rabada.

“It’s all about welcoming the youngsters into the squad and making them feel a part of the team and making them understand where we want to go so that we are all in the same boat.” He added.

“Identity is important because it becomes what you go back to when things are going slightly off track,” explained Rabada. “It’s something you enhance when things are really going your way. It works as a reference; it acts as a compass as to what you want to achieve as a team.” He added.

Looking at the squad, Rabada’s nine-year international experience will come in handy. Rabada says it’s a no brainer that he now has to step up and be the senior player in the team.

“Because of my experience, how long I’ve been

There’s no doubt that the Proteas squad has the talent to go all the way in the World Cup this time around, but that journey starts with them coming up with their identity and their style of play and letting the rest take care of itself.

Taking a senior role in the team is a no-brainer, says

Everyone is different but if you ask me what drives me it’s definitely my will to win.

Source: IOL Sport, written by Ongama Gcwabe

Kagiso Rabada.

Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP WINNERS FROM 1975 TO 2023

SA’s WORLD CUP RECORD

West Indies captain Clive Lloyd holds the trophy aloft at Lord’s in 1975 after receiving it from HRH Prince Philip

FIXTURES

DATE COUNTRY VS

Thursday, 5 October England v

Friday, 6 October Pakistan v

Saturday, 7 October Bangladesh v

Saturday, 7 October South Africa v

Sunday, 8 October India v

Monday, 9 October New Zealand v

Tuesday, 10 October England v

Tuesday, 10 October Pakistan v

Wednesday, 11 October India v

Thursday, 12 October Australia v

Friday, 13 October New Zealand v

Saturday, 14 October India v

Sunday, 15 October England v

Monday, 16 October Australia v

Tuesday, 17 October South Africa v

Wednesday, 18 October New Zealand v

Thursday, 19 October India v

Friday, 20 October Australia v

Saturday, 21 October Netherlands v

Saturday, 21 October England v

Sunday, 22 October India v

Monday, 23 October Pakistan v

Tuesday, 24 October South Africa v

Wednesday, 25 October Australia v

Thursday, 26 October England v

Friday, 27 October Pakistan v

Saturday, 28 October Australia v

Saturday, 28 October Netherlands v

Sunday, 29 October India v

Monday, 30 October Afghanistan v

Tuesday, 31 October Pakistan v

Wednesday, 1 November New Zealand v

Thursday, 2 November India v

Friday, 3 November Netherlands v

Saturday, 4 November New Zealand v

Saturday, 4 November England v

Sunday, 5 November India v

Monday, 6 November Bangladesh v

Tuesday, 7 November Australia v

Wednesday, 8 Novemebr England v

Thursday, 9 November New Zealand v

Friday, 10 November South Africa v

Saturday, 11 November Australia v

Saturday, 11 November England v

Sunday, 12 November India v

Wednesday, 15 November SEMI

Thursday, 16 November

Sunday, 19 November FINAL

CRICKET WORLD CUP RECORDS

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Most watched match of the Cricket World Cup: 2019 Group game between India and Pakistan - watched by 300 million people live

Team

South

Africa legends

South African legends Jacques Kallis and Faf du Plessis have shared their thoughts on how the Proteas could fare at the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. South Africa head into the marquee tournament in India with a nice blend of youth and experience to pick from.

As good as the squad will be, the legendary all-rounder Kallis, speaking exclusively to the ICC, said the key for South Africa would be to stay true to their brand of cricket. “The one thing that needs to change for South Africa to be successful in a Cricket World Cup is to carry on playing the cricket that we’ve played going into the World Cup,” he said. “We have a history of playing good cricket leading into the World Cup. For some reason, things change. Maybe we want it too much. “I think players wanted too much and you’ve gone outside of the area you need to be doing. Maybe going outside of their roles because they wanted too much.”

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Umpires - Most Matches

Most attended Cricket World Cup: The 2011 Cricket World Cup had the most attendance of 1,229,826 spectators

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Most matches hosted by a ground Headingley, Leeds, England

predict Proteas’ fortunes at World Cup

Kallis had a valuable piece of advice to the current crop of players: “Stick to your roles. Trust the partner next to you. And just play the cricket you’ve been playing.” Kallis believes South Africa’s traditional strength – their pace attack – will once again be key for their hopes. “South Africa’s strength to me is going to be in our bowling attack,” he said. “We’ve got some quality pace bowlers that can blow away the opposition’s top-order. And I think they are going to play a major role if South Africa are going to get far, if we do get far (in the tournament).”

Kallis’ optimism was matched by former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis. “South Africa’s white-ball team is in a strong place,” du Plessis told the ICC. “They’ve got some real experience going into that World Cup.” Du Plessis, however, did warn that adapting to the conditions in the sub-continent would be the biggest challenge for Temba Bavuma’s men.

“The challenge for all teams that are not from the subcontinent is obviously always the challenge of going to the subcontinent,” he said. “Especially 50-over cricket. I find with T20 cricket, the surfaces are a bit more even. And you get some really good pitches. With 50-over cricket, you can get that wear and tear and the spinners really come into their own.”

Du Plessis however added that the home team, India, and serial winners Australia would be the teams to beat. “I think South Africa has got a really good side,” he said. “It will be hard to get past a team like India in home conditions. The other team you can never write off is Australia, with them being so successful in ICC events.”

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TEAM PERFORMANCES

An overview of the teams’ performances in every World Cup is given below. For each tournament, the number of teams in each finals tournament (in brackets) are shown.

MEMORABLE WORLD CUP MOMENTS

The Cricket World Cup has thrown up some great moments down the years. Here are our top 5.

Source: https://bleacherreport.com/

5 Wasim Akram Destroys England in 1992 Final

Pakistan’s progress through to the 1992 World Cup final was far from smooth. Rain saved them from suffering an almost certain defeat against fellow finalists England in the group stage, while they needed Australia to beat West Indies just to reach the last four. They then stunned New Zealand in the semifinals, with a young Inzamam-ul-Haq leading them home in an unlikely run chase at Eden Park, Auckland. Wasim Akram hit a quick 33 in his side’s innings of 249-6 in the final against England at the MCG, though that is not the reason why he makes the list. England had slipped to 69-4 in their reply, but Allan Lamb and Neil Fairbrother repaired the early damage with a fifth-wicket stand worth 72. However, Akram put paid to any glimmer of hope England had of lifting the trophy. The left-arm seamer dismissed Lamb and new batsman Chris Lewis in successive deliveries, both bowled on the angle. Pakistan went on to win the match by 22 runs, allowing skipper Imran Khan to lift the trophy.

4 Sachin Tendulkar Carried Around Mumbai in 2011

Bowing out as a champion on home turf was the fairytale finish to Sachin Tendulkar’s World Cup career. In his sixth and final tournament, the Little Master was finally able to get his hands on the trophy as India chased down Sri Lanka’s total of 274-6 with 10 balls to spare. Although he had contributed just 18 runs with the bat, Tendulkar was obviously the centre of attention in the celebrations. The veteran batsman was carried around the Wankhede Stadium, his home ground in Mumbai, by his team-mates during the lap of honour. Virat Kohli rather beautifully summed up what the moment meant to both the player and the country as a whole, via Cricket Country: “Tendulkar has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years. It is time we carried him on our shoulders.” No player has managed more than Tendulkar’s tally of 2,278 runs in World Cup action.

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2 Mike Gatting Regrets Playing the Reverse Sweep in 1987

England have become accustomed to falling just short in the World Cup; they have reached three finals and lost them all. The closest they came to getting their hands on the trophy was back in 1987, when they took on Australia in front of a packed house at Eden Gardens.

Having held their Ashes rivals to 253-5, England looked to be on course for victory when skipper Mike Gatting and Bill Athey were together at the crease. The pair put on a 69-run stand for the third wicket to carry the score to 135-2 by the time Australia skipper Allan Border came on to bowl his left-arm off-spin. Facing the first delivery from his opposite number, Gatting opted to go for an adventurous reverse sweep. He made contact with the ball but only managed to deflect it into the air via his own shoulder, allowing Australia wicketkeeper Greg Dyer to take the catch. The wicket proved costly; with Gatting gone for 41, England lost their way and ended up finishing seven runs short of their target.

Herschelle Gibbs Hits 6 Sixes in 2007

A huge 221-run win for South Africa over the Netherlands in 2007 would not be so memorable were it not for the stunning batting feat produced by Herschelle Gibbs. The right-hander became the first player to hit six sixes in an over of international cricket during the group game in Basseterre. Daan van Bunge was the bowler on the receiving end of the record, the leg-spinner having no answer as Gibbs continuously launched him over the rope. A short boundary at Warner Park might have helped, but the ruthless display of hitting brightened up a day when rain had forced a delayed start to proceedings. Despite the match being cut to 40 overs each, South Africa still made 353-4. Jacques Kallis made an unbeaten hundred, though his efforts were overshadowed by those of Gibbs. Gibbs contributed 72 from 40 balls and managed only one other maximum in his innings before being dismissed by Luuk van Troost.

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South Africa Suffer in the Rain in 2003

The weather has never been too kind to South Africa at World Cups. In 1992, they were denied the opportunity to reach the final when the rules for bad weather worked against them. They had been on course to beat England in Sydney, but delays in play resulted in them eventually being left needing an impossible 21 from one ball. Move on to the 2003 tournament, the Duckworth-Lewis method had been put in place to make sure the side batting first did not gain an unfair advantage. The Proteas were hosts and needed a win in their last group game, against Sri Lanka, to reach the Super Six. The threat of rain was a distraction for them as they tried to reach a target of 269, though a six from Mark Boucher off Muttiah Muralitharan seemed to put them ahead of the requirement. But they had only 229 on the scoreboard—the par total according to the Duckworth-Lewis method (h/t Cricket Country). Boucher, though, thought it was enough. He did not get a single run from the following delivery, the last of the over. The umpires took the players from the field after that, leaving South Africa to sit and watch as their dreams of glory washed away.

Jerin Santhakumar in Year 11 earned a Diamond (95+) award at the RACA Eisteddfod 2023 for his Piano Novice Solo performance.

2023 South African Rotax National Championship

Matthew Shuttleworth in Year 4 secured a remarkable 2nd Place at the 2023 South African Rotax National Championship

North vs South Championship

Keagan Crawford in Year 5 participated in the Motocross Pre North vs South Cross race in Bloemfontein. He placed 8th in Motor 1 and 11th in Motor 2. We are so proud and wish him well at the North vs South championship in Bloemfontein.

South African Body of Dance

Tamika Pillai in Year 6 earned her Gauteng colours in Hip Hop dancing and is set to showcase her talent on the international stage representing South Africa through the South African Body of Dance.

South African Short Course Swimming Championships

Ashley Berejena in IGCSE 2 took part in the South African short course swimming championships in Cape Town. 50m fly finished first in the heat in 28 sec; 100m free finished 4th in the heat with 58s; and 200m free finished first in the heat in 2 mins 6 secs

Keagan Crawford

Jerin Santhakumar

Tamika Pillai

Matthew Shuttleworth

Ashley Berejena

BRYANSTON

Bryanston Primary School’s Annual Tickey Day

On September 2nd, Bryanston Primary School hosted their annual Tickey day. Tickey day is a fun filled event, hosted by the grade 7 learners, where entrepreneurship and business skills are practiced for their EMS mark. The learners sold delicious food, hosted exhilarating games and had magnificent prizes up for grabs. From a dunk tank to nachos and burgers, the day was filled with excitement from start to finish. Bryanston Primary families enjoyed the sunny September weather and the company of the Bryanston community.

FOURWAYS HIGH SCHOOL

Councillor body for 2024

Fourways High School is proud to announce the appointment of the Councillor body for 2024. The full councillor body is as follows:

• Abby Neilson

• Adele Murire

• Adriano Ferreira

• Anopa Kaurayi

• Aston Zulu

• Audrey Nherera

• Bianca Coode

• Boikanyo Mosala

• Chivan Pillay

• Connor Harpur

• Cristin Whitbread

• Cuan Basson

• Dhayista Reddy

• Ebeneezer Momberume

• Emmanuel Jackson

• Fe Sihlali

• Fezile Mqadi

• Georgia-Lynn Kabiri

• Haybre Swartz

• Jarad Burger

• Jenna Lindsay

• Jessica Nanguia

• Joas Kabeya

• Jordan Mazibuko

• Joshua Dorman

• Joshua Snyman

• Kamva Grootboom

• Khwezi Mqadi

• Kian Naicker

• Kyra Lindsay

• Leah Shanahan

• Letlotlo Mokone

• Li Sihlali

• Liqhawe Baduza

• Robyn Lait

• Ruvarashe Sajanga

• Seleka Tau

• Simelwe Ngcobo

• Syrian Naidoo

• Tahlia Collie

• Tanya Garande

• Taya Bennett

• Tshiamo Sehlapelo

• Uyanda Kubeka

The SGB, leadership team and staff wish our future leadership team all the very best, and know that they will uphold the Fourways High School motto of “Semper Virtute” –always excellent.

Mr and Miss Fourways High School crowned

Excitement filled the air at the Mr and Miss Fourways event, held at Fourways High on 23 August 2023.

The winners of the Photogenic competition were:

• Junior Mr and Miss Fourways Photogenic: Lingomiso Gadu and Siviwe Mji

• Senior Mr and Miss Fourways Photogenic: Joshua Dorman and Timieke Smith.

The Mr and Miss Personality Awards winners were:

• Junior Mr and Miss Fourways Personality: Marekolle Sebelo and Siviwe Mji

• Senior Mr and Miss Fourways Personality: Tshegofatso Kokong and Li Sihlali

Letlotlo Mokone (Head of Sport), Georgia-Lynn (Kabiri Head of Service), Cuan Basson (Deputy President and Head Boy), Jordan Mazibuko (President and Head Girl), Ruvarashe Sajanga (Head of Culture), and Bianca Coode (Secretary).

Lillyosa Gathetsheni, Arne Van Den Heerver and Rorisang Ramadibane.

Tasmay Naidoo, Viggo Chelius and Vesuri Moodley.

Thorne Katanga

BRESCIA HOUSE SCHOOL

Hockey

Congratulations to the following Brescia House School students who flew the Brescia flag high whilst playing for the various JHL teams over the August holidays.

Kristen Cikes and Georgina Prince were drafted for the Central Samurais, while Nina Moerdyk joined the ranks of the Mzanzi Hawks. Andreia Sequeira was drafted by the Eastside Mavericks. The Eastside Mavericks made an impressive journey to the semifinals, with Mzanzi Hawks taking the honour of U16 winners for the tournament. We are so proud of all our hockey players - your dedication to the sport is truly commendable.

Grace Seymour and Emily Bishop were drafted to the Jozi Warriors u.14 team for the 4th edition of the Joburg Hockey League, while Natania Komakech was drafted to Northside Griffins. The week-long tournament ran at the end of August and our players have made us immensely proud.

Tennis

The Brescia House School tennis team recently participated in the Sun City Independent High Schools Tennis tournament. They played with grit and grace. Kristen Cikes, Chloe Green, Nina Moerdyk, Julia

CURRO AURORA

Councillors 2024

We proudly announced the names of the 26 Grade 11 learners who will be our Councillors in 2024. We know that these learners will hold their heads high as they represent our school in all aspects for the next year, and we wish them all the best as they take on this prestigious role. We have every faith that they will fly our Curro Aurora flag high.

Cross Country

Councillors 2024

Matthew Hamilton represented Curro Aurora at the Gauteng Cross Country Championships. Matthew finished 52nd out of 130 athletes. What a huge achievement!

Regional Anzan National Competition

Congratulations to Kaajal who participated in the Regional Soroban National Competition and the Regional Anzan National Competition and walked away with a gold medal.

Matthew Hamilton

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BRYANSTON HIGH SCHOOL

Athletics

The top two runners from inter-high took part in the prestige event against 38 schools. We are incredibly proud of all our medal winners!

Congratulations to:

• u.14 boys: Oratile Maredi bronze - 800.

• u.15 boys: Tumelo Kometsi bronze - 1500.

• u.17 boys: Aryan Rajkaran silver - 1500. The top relay for inter high went through to compete at prestige.

Congratulations to: Bronze - u.17 boys relays: Kevin Kapa, Alec Fulton, Noah Mckelvey and Sive Zithulele.

Eskom Science Expo

Congratulations to 3 of our Gr11 learners who took part in the Regional Eskom Science Fair.

• Kinisha Vairagi – Silver medal.

• Likitha Chundru – Gold medal, winner of the Agricultural Sciences category, special prize for sustainable development.

• Keerthana Nair – Gold medal, winner of the Biomedical Sciences category, overall prize for best female scientist.

Likitha and Keerthana have been selected to present their projects at the national and international science fair held later this year in October.

u.14 girls, u.15 girls, u.19 girls silver - relay:

• u.14: Gemma Bolleurs, Eliana Mbuyi, Mia Joyce and Nozo Juru.

• u.15: Jade Rogers, Angelina Orrico, Jennifer Okonkwo, Naledi Bogatsu.

• u.19: Lydia Chileshe, Sanele Ramabulana, Tabitha Tshipeng and Tendai Jenami.

Maharaj Kaajal

Kinisha Vairagi, Likitha Chundru and Keerthana Nair.

Front: Naledi Bogatsu, Lydia Chileshe, Angelina Orrico, Nozo Juru, Mia Joyce, Gemma Bolluers and Jade Rogers. Back: Kevin Kapa, Tumelo Kometsi, Sive Zithulele, Thabitha Tshipeng, Oratile moredi, Aryan Rajkaran, Alec Fulton, Eliana Mbuyi, Noah Mckelvey and Jennifer Okonkwo.

Dogters

• Ashanti Stander

• Chanté Nunes

• Chloe de Villiers

• Courtney Botha

• Ilanie Dutton

• Inge Keyser

• Jessy Bekker

• Jordan Esterhuizen

• Kiara Mackensie

• Kiara van Eeden

• Kyla Nienaber

• Lana Truter

LAERSKOOL BEKKER HOËRSKOOL BEKKER

District EMS Olympiad

EMS Olympiad winners.

Meet Your Brand New Head Leaders For 2023/2024

Hoërskool Bekker het tydens die formele leierinhuldiging aan ouers die nuwe skool- en koshuishoofleiers bekend gemaak. Baie dankie aan ons personeel wat hierdie aand onvergeetlik gemaak het vir ons leerders. 2022/23 leiers en hoofleiers, baie dankie vir alles wat julle vir ons skool gedoen en beteken het. Julle het sowaar ‘n voorbeeld gestel!

Bekkerraad & Hostel Council Head Leaders 2023/24 - It is with great pleasure to announce your head leaders for 2023/24:

School Head boy: Francois du Toit.

Head Girl: Naledi Bokgwathile.

Deputy Head Girls: Angel Georgiev & Carla Gagiano.

Deputy Head Boys: Oratile Mokhobo & Junior Motsamai.

HOËRSKOOL NOORDHEUWEL

Norrieraad 2023/2024

Seuns

• Lara Maartens

• Lelanie Janse van Nieuwenhuizen

• Leya Bothma

• Linike Roos

• Luanel van Eeden

• Maya Bothma

• Megan Fritz

• Miané Balt

• Nina Guy

• Shalté Boshoff

• Viandri Buys

• Zané Dutton

• Zhanté Hopkins

• Armand Pretorius

• Bion Kloppers

• Cobus Bosman

• Damian Hopkins

• Daniël Joubert

• Donovan Breedt

• Duan van Aswegen

• Francois Venter

• Handro Smith

• Hanu Boshoff

• Janus Greef

• Jarred Coetzee

Koshuis

Kuschke Jnr Seunskoshuis: Oratile Mokhobo. Cambria Snr Seunskoshuis: Francois du Toit. Anneks Jnr Dogterskoshuis: Poelano Rampa. Huis JC Steenekamp Snr Dogterskoshuis: Naledi Bokgwathile.

• Jenemo Luiters

• Kéan Steynshaw

• Meyer Opperman

• Mighaël Janse van Vuuren

• Mpho Madisaotsile

• Omolemo Sibi

• Regardt Tiedt

• Ruan Strauss

• Schalk Greef

• Tommy Buckle

• Wian Jordaan

• Zack Schikerling

• Zondwa Mditshwa

Academy Para Athlete qualifies for the 2024 SASAPD Championships!

Arno Graaff (16) F46 competed at his very first Para athletics competition yesterday at the Gauteng trials and qualified for the 2024 SASAPD Championships in both the shot put and discus u.20 events! He recorded throws over the 24m mark in the discus and landed a best

Rosette Moatshe, Imange Ntwanambi and Angel Mpakata.

Naledi Bokgwathile

Angel Georgiev

Poelano Rampa

Francois du Toit

Oratile Mokhobo

Carla Gagiano

Junior Motsami

District

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Address: Princess Crossing Kingdom, 54 Ontdekker Road, Helderkruin , Roodepoort, 1724.

Telephone: 010 600 0367

Address: 5 Star Junction Beyers Naudé Drive and, Juice St, Honeydew, Johannesburg, 2191.

Telephone: 010 448 4365

CRAIGHALL PRIMARY LAERSKOOL MULDERSDRIF

Inter-House Sports Day

Our Sports Day was a roaring success, filled with displays of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and exceptional talent from our students. I am incredibly proud of each participant. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the parents and staff for their unwavering support and understanding in accommodating the change of date at such short notice. Your cooperation was instrumental in making this day possible and successful. The level of dedication and talent exhibited by our children was truly awe-inspiring, and it was heartening to witness the spirit of teamwork and encouragement among the houses. While the day was filled with excitement and achievements, we couldn’t help but feel the absence of our dear parents who have always been an integral part of this event. Your presence has always added an extra touch of warmth and enthusiasm, and we look forward to you being able to attend next year’s Sports Day.

Congratulations to our “run for life” trophy recipients:

u.12:

• Kabelo Matuka (400m)

• Tatenda Tapfumaneyi (400m)

u.13, u.14, u.15:

• Kelly Rateiwa (400m)

• Simon Manda (800m)

Record Breakers:

• Charley McPhail (u.10 Girls – 400m)

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