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KEEP CALM!
SPRING IS COMING ... Hey, you! Have you ever wished that life could have a big red “pause” button? Not to stop the whole thing permanently; just so you could linger in an enjoyable moment. Or finish the homework you were assigned for tomorrow… Sadly, time waits for no one, and this month is flying by. The fact that September is at our doorstep reminds us that spring is coming, and with it hopefully some warmer weather and longer days. Soon, it’ll be pool party time again. Until then, take a break – and read AWSUM.
For now, there are only 3 weeks remaining before the Rugby World Cup kicks off in England!!! Excitement is growing, even here at AWSUM HQ. Make sure that you enter the competition on our cover, where you could stand a chance of winning a rugby jersey and ball signed by Jean de Villiers. To enter, simply like AWSUM on Facebook and post a comment on our wall: Rugby World Cup #MakeItAHomeGame. ‘Till the next issue Tenille and the AWSUM team
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READATHON DRESS UP DAY
Readathon Dress Up Day for the Foundation Phase: Wild and Wacky
2015 SCIENCE DAY EXPERIMENTS Readathon Dress Up Day for the Intermediate and Senior Phase: Villains and Super Heroes
2015 Science Day Experiments with Mr Bassingthwaighte
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FASHION G o tt aH av eG o
MATRIC MANIA
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It’s the dazzling details that count when celebs hit the red carpet. Same applies to you. This year it’s all glitz and glamour, get the look with showers of shimmer and when in doubt, settle on silver. It’s classic and classy and goes with just about everything. What more can you wish for? CHAIN GANG If you’re wearing your hair down or halfup make your Matric look romantic and dreamy with a jewelled hair chain or sparkly headpiece that cascades onto your forehead like an exotic princess. Just remember, this shimmery accessory is the focus, so go for understated earrings that won’t compete for attention.
The MATRIC Dance is the Super Bowl of high school. It’s the ultimate date night and whether you go with your longtime sweetheart or a new heart throb, you are going to go all out to look like million dollar babe. Fashion Editor Pepe Sofianos has just the perfect- finish shopping list for you! Indian hair chain, R39.99, MR PRICE
Pepe says So you’ve got the killer dress and the hot date all lined up. That’s just half the battle. You’ve got to glam up for this epic evening with all the right extras. There are a few must-haves you can’t go without. Trust me!
DANCING QUEEN Time to pop on your dancing shoes in heels you can actually twirl around the dance floor without breaking an ankle. Whether you are stepping out in a long and lavish ball gown or a shorty and sassy dance dress, which by the way, is the new cool trend, you want to rock the most eye-catching sandals.
musthave Take note of the oh so glam glitter strappy sandals much-loved by fashionistas like Cara Delevigne that won’t let you down as you dance the night away. Silver strappy sandals, R550, TRUWORTHS.
Always wear your hair pushed behind that ear to show it off like Emma Watson.
Diamanté set, R55, TRUWORTHS.
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‘EAR ‘EAR! Earrings are the perfect finishing touch and always look glam and MATRIC Dance night calls for a little more glitz than usual but be careful not to overload the look. So what’s new? How about a stunning statement ear-hugging ear cuff and a dainty partner for the other ear? If you wear your hair up go for a dangly option and for a short hairstyle or long locks, nothing beats a sparkly halfmoon.
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RING A DING So you spent a fortune on the manicure of your dreams and you just have to show off those fancy tips. Time to play the stacking game. Stackable rings are the way to go, piled knuckle high or worn singly on every finger and your thumbs. Go for a mix of metals and shimmery stones to make your fingers do the talking.
WESTERFORD HIGH SCHOOL (t) 021 689 9154 (e) admin@westerford.co.za
ONE TO WATCH
Mail & Guardian described him as a ‘Rising Star’, and included him in their 200 Young South Africans for 2015 feature. Westerford High School’s Jacques Blom (Grade 11) is definitely someone to watch – both now and in the future. From a young age, Jacques took a strong interest in technology and programming. His first big success was the creation of iStyla - at the age of fourteen. iStyla is a Facebook colour changing app, which has attracted over 70 000 users. It was created after Jacques became aware of apps that would try to steal users’ personal information, by offering to change Facebook’s colour to pink. This inspired him to start iStyla, which allows users to choose their own themes, colours and fonts for a personalised Facebook. This innovative app caught the eye of a British investor, who decided to invest in Jacques – which is an excellent achievement for him. Jacques developed and recently released for sale on takealot.com, South Africa’s first smartwatch – the Metro Watch. The Metro Watch has numerous useful features, such as a camera, music player, phone, radio and many others. It is also equipped to take a SIM card and a SD memory card, which adds to its value.
Stack of rings, R39.99, MR PRICE.
ON THE CUFF The retro revival is all the game right now and what better way to celebrate being a glitzy gal than to splurge on some serious sparkles. Bracelets are big and bountiful, the perfect foil for all that glossy skin on bare arms! A good bet is something utterly glamorous and drop-dead gorgeous like a jewelled or diamanté cuff, especially an elasticised one that won’t slip off or slide around when the dancing gets hot.
Jacques’ latest venture is the founding, along with fellow Westerford pupil Sanjiv Ranchod, of React Technology. React Technology is a web and mobile app development company, which constructs responsive websites and develops cross-platform apps for various clients. They were recently commissioned by Oxford University Press South Africa, to develop ‘flippit’ – a study app designed to help matric pupils learn and revise for their final exams. The app consists of flashcards for a wide variety of subjects, which allow pupils to revise and test themselves in a convenient and enjoyable way. Jacques and Sanjiv have also completed many other web and mobile app projects for their company, and continue to develop and innovate. Jacques and Sanjiv are fine role models for the young people of today. They are brilliant examples of how South African youth are using their initiative, and leading the country into the future. “The only way we can learn is by throwing ourselves to the wolves and learning from experience. Experience is key in the worlds of tech and entrepreneurship — your scars teach you things no book ever can.” – Jacques Blom
Jacques Blom and Sanjiv Ranchod
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HEALTH & ENTERTAINMENT
The Selfie Culture: Should We Be Worried? You can hardly go onto Facebook, Instagram or any other social media site without being inundated with selfies. A recent study found that a 91% of teens have reportedly posted a photo of themselves online. With this kind of statistic, odds are that your teen has already taken and posted at least one of these instant self-portraits. For most teens, selfies are a harmless bit of adolescent fun, no more dangerous than other passing fads. Actual damage by selfie is rare, but it does happen. As a parent, you need to be aware of these risks and become equipped to discuss them with your teen. SELFIES AND SELF-ESTEEM One risk factor for selfies is that the act and obsession with taking them can lead teens to the development of poor self-esteem. There has been some speculation about whether self-portraits help or hurt self-esteem. Out of the few studies that have been conducted on the matter, the verdict on the effects of selfies on teen self-esteem is somewhat conflicting. A body image survey conducted by the TODAY Show found that 65% of teen girls feel that selfies boost their self-confidence. 40% of them agreed that social media helps them put their best face forward. However, 53% of respondents alleged that photos of themselves that are posted by others can make them feel bad. Earlier this year a teen from the UK became obsessed with taking the perfect selfie. He dropped out of school, lost thirty pounds, and didn’t leave the house for six months because he was devoting ten or more hours a day to taking pictures. Eventually, he attempted suicide by overdose. The chances are pretty good that your teen is not as ill as this young man was, but, while rare, the case demonstrates how poor self-esteem can be exacerbated by the selfie trend. The danger is very real and is something that should be on every parent’s radar.
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relationships. Additionally, the permanence of anything that is posted online, like selfies, can haunt a teen years after they’re taken. Although there are a few ways kids can make the social networks they use more protected, there is never a guarantee that something won’t go viral once it is posted or merely sent to one person. College admissions officers and scholarship foundations now often include a search on social media for prospective students. Many employers have started looking up a job applicant’s online presence and factoring that information into their hiring decisions. That car-surfing stunt a teen photographed in his first year of college may be years in the past. But to an employer, what does that say about the job applicant’s judgment and selfcontrol? He doesn’t know how long ago that picture was taken or how much your teen has changed in the intervening time; he only knows what the photo tells him. SELFIE SAFETY TIPS: 1.) Teach teens early on that selfies, social media posts, and the feedback they receive on social media should not be tied to their self-worth. 2.) Ensure that your teens are using proper privacy settings throughout their social media accounts 3.) Instruct your kids to be careful about the personal settings and items that are featured in selfies. 4.) Advise teens to only post selfies (or anything on social media) that they would be comfortable sharing with the world.
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THIS ONE REALLY IS FOR THE GIRLS! From her powerful talents to her super glam style, nobody rocks like Barbie®.
In the new Barbie in Rock ‘n Royals movie, Barbie is Princess Courtney. A mix-up sends her to Camp Pop and Erika, a famous rock star, to Camp Royalty. With a lot of determination and support from their friends, Princess Courtney and Erika achieve amazing things. Barbie honors heroes like Princess Courtney and Erika who help break boundaries and prove girls can be anything they want to be. The message: everyone can unlock their dreams if they just try. The DVD will officially be released on 11 September and will be available at all leading retailers. Beat the crowds and preorder your copy on the website: www.barbie-events.co.za.
SELFIES AND YOUR ONLINE REPUTATION As with all online and social media activities, posting selfies can have a negative effect on your child’s online reputation. Both the quantity and subject matter of photos that are shared with friends on Facebook can impact the level of support and intimacy within their
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PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL OPENS FULL-SIZED ASTRO
On Friday 21 August 2015 Pinelands High School saw the realisation of a 25-year dream at the official opening of its full-sized hockey astroturf. The opening was a fantastic community event, beginning with a junior school super-skills clinic coached by students from the PHS boys’ and girls’ First Teams. PHS U14 and U16 girls and boys then played a round robin tournament with the aim of affording as many
hockey players as possible the opportunity to play on the new astroturf. The evening culminated in two alumni matches. A star-studded Men’s Alumni team played the PHS First boys’ team and the Women’s Alumni team played the PHS First girls’ team. Mr Jeremy Gibbon (previous Principal) and Mr Dave Campbell (current Principal) cut the ribbon together in a short ceremony.
PHS Boys in action on the astro
Junior School Super-Skills Clinic 2
PHS Alumni Men’s Match
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FOOD & HOME
Bacon and Banana Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By Jenny Morris Follow Jenny @jennymorrischef
Serves 4
Chicken breasts complemented by firm ripe bananas, salty streaky bacon and sticky Wellingtons Sweet Chilli Sauce. INGREDIENTS: • 4 chicken breast fillets, skinned and deboned • 2 tbls Wellingtons’ fruity • Sweet chilli • 4 firm ripe bananas, peeled • 16 rashers of streaky bacon – 4 per breast
METHOD: Preheat oven 180°C. Place the chicken breasts on a chopping board and using a sharp knife, cut a slit horizontally into the side of each breast to make a deep pocket –don’t cut all the way through! Cover the inside of each breast with Wellington’s Fruity Sweet Chilli Sauce. Cut the bananas to size and insert into breast pockets. For each breast, lay 3 rashers
of bacon out onto a flat surface. Lay the breast on top of the bacon and wrap bacon around the breast. Secure with toothpicks. Place on an oven tray and bake for 15–20 minutes until done. Remove from oven and rest the breasts for 10 minutes. Serve with steamed green beans and new potatoes and an extra drizzle of Fruity Sweet Chilli Sauce. © Jenny Morris 2014 -2015
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GETTING READY FOR SPRING DIY: TEACUP BIRD-FEEDER
Spring is just around the corner, and I can’t wait to venture back into my garden. I don’t have much in the way of a green thumb, so I’ve decided to have some fun that doesn’t involve planting anything. I’ve found an idea online that I’d love to share with you: What better way to welcome back all our feathered friends than with this adorable teacup bird-feeder? WHAT YOU NEED: • A cup and saucer • Wild bird seed • Super-adhesive glue • String
WHAT TO DO: Make sure the cup and saucer are clean and dry. Squeeze some of the glue on to the edge of the saucer, tip the cup over on its side, and place it on the glue. This will need to set for about 24 hours before you hang it outside. Once it’s dry, all you have to do is pour in the bird seed and hang up the feeder.
SUN VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 785 2722 (e) hello@sunvalleygroup.co.za
SILVERMINE ACADEMY SCIENCE EXPO – BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS
The Silvermine campus was recently treated to an outstanding display of creative research undertaken by Grade 8 and 9 young scientists who have actively been looking for explanations and connecting ideas, testing hypotheses and communicating their findings. Research into the fields of Food Technology, Sport Science, Alternative Power Sources, Social Media, Animal Behaviour, Prejudice and Physics were undertaken. A very high standard of work was presented.
WESTERN PROVINCE RUGBY FOR SUN VALLEY PRIMARY Carlos da Costa has become the first student in Sun Valley history to be selected for the U12A Western Province Rugby team. Another student, El-Juan Durand must also be commended for making the final 60 top rugby players in the Province. Over 1000 U12 Boys attend these trials in the Province. Making it to the final 60 is a phenomenal achievement.
GRADES 3’S SEND A SHOUT OUT TO ZIMBABWE Recently, the Grade 3’s at Sun Valley Primary School visited Gateway Primary in Harare, Zimbabwe via Skype. Sun Valley has had regular contact with the Grade 3 teachers at Gateway Primary this year. The learners thoroughly enjoyed connecting with their neighbouring country peers. Sun Valley is looking forward to learning more about them during the year. Isn’t it incredible how technology can make the world a smaller place!
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KING TUTANKHAMEN EXHIBITION
FUNDS RAISED GO TO ORPHANED RHINO IN PILANSBERG NATIONAL PARK Matthew Laivaux (Gr 11) rode the Cape Town Cycle Tour to raise funds for anti Rhino Poaching. He managed to raise R4,200 for the Pilansberg National Park Wildlife Trust through sponsorship. All Gr 11’s participate in an annual job shadowing programme and he went to the Pilansberg National Park to do exactly what the staff and rangers do for 10
The Grade 1s who had South Africa as their stand
The Grade 3s who had India as their stand
LIVE THEATRE PERFORMANCE
The SA National Theatre Company performing Matilda for the Grade 1 to Grade 7s. It was lots of fun.
days. He also personally handed over the funds raised to Perry Dell who heads the Trust. While he was there a rhino calf was orphaned and Perry and her team decided to use his donation to help raise the calf. They also named the rhino calf after Matthew for raising the money - so there is a permanent reminder for him roaming Pilansberg !
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CAPTAIN HARE’S PARTY A short history of Captain Hare’s party The Oakhurst girls called Captain Hare Father Oakhurst. He was a beloved chairman of the School committee and for 30 years he acted as a fairy godfather to the school. He frequently came to enliven the girls’ history lessons with stories of long ago. He was a Member of Parliament and gave generously to many causes. He passed away in 1950 leaving 900 pounds to Oakhurst, and also formed a charity trust to enable the children to continue holding
“Captain Hare’s party”, which had developed into an affair of folk-dancing and fancy dress. The party first started in 1937 and had been held at the end of each school year. Captain Hare had always attended these parties, which used to be held in St Thomas’ Church Hall. At the 1949 party, the Oakhurst girls had presented him and his new bride, Kathleen Logan, with a wedding gift. This was a donation to one of the charities nearest his
THE GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 674 2077 (e) info@thegrove.co.za
THE GROVE’S ANNUAL READATHON
The Grove’s annual Readathon has begun. This years’ theme is “THE ENCHANTED WOOD” and getting the children to enjoy The Enchanted World of Books. Every learner in the school is challenged to read as many books as they can over a three week period. The Readathon also includes a transformed library, parent reading talks, book sales and teddy bear picnics. Laura Owens, Liam Petersen, Lukhanyile Mginqi, Ra’eesa Siers and Cole Claasen enjoy their visit to the Grove’s enchanted library.
SOCCER TOUR
Twenty six eager and excited Grovites attended a soccer festival in Knysna over the long weekend in August. This was a first soccer tour for the girls and over twenty matches were played. Some other activities included canoeing and a fun game of paintball.
Standing: Karabo Tau; Emihle Mntuyedwa; Holly Lewis; Gabi Crafford; Nikho Velele; Emma Hutchison; Erin Janisch; Daniella Beswick; Yasmeen Kazi(GK) Front : Mia Lewis; Thato Miya; Cameron Johannes; Alex Rendall
Standing: Ayoub Rawoot; Tom Welz; Daniel Denton; Gabriel Gottlieb(GK); Nicholas Philander; Mu’aaz Kasker; Yaaseen Upadey; Uzair Gire Front: Conor Doherty; Joss Bader; Uzair Naroth; Teagan Samuels; Isa Ahmed
heart – the Red Cross Children’s Hospital. This was to be the last party he attended. He was a very jolly and elegant gentleman with lots of white hair. He was extremely devoted to Oakhurst. The money he contributed to continue the party is no longer used for this purpose. The 900 pounds he donated was also used to buy fittings for the library. Ever since 1971, parents have provided the refreshments and the party has continued in his memory.
GROOTE SCHUUR PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 685 7295 (e) deonie@gsps.co.za
INSTRUMENT MAKING COMPETITION
Groote Schuur’s Grade 4 learners were all asked to make their own musical instrument from recycling as part of a class music assessment. A competition was held to choose the most creative and imaginative instrument. On Africa day Sol Plaatjies, a well-known lecturer and performer came to play traditional instruments for all the Groote Schuur learners in assembly. He judged the Grade 4 competition from a wonderful collection of entries. The winners are to be seen in the accompanying photograph.
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PINELANDS NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 531 3414 (e) admin@pnps.co.za
PNPS SCIENCE FAIR 2015
Wednesday 17 June was a remarkable day at Pinelands North Primary School as parents, teachers and friends of the school were absolutely amazed by the creativity, courage and confidence of close to 70 of the Red School’s pupils. Ann Morton and the Science Fair organisers were optimistic about the potential of the event when they announced it to the staff and pupils in April, but their expectations were well exceeded in terms of the number of participants that entered, as well as the quality of the presentations of pupils across all grades. The fair included posters, three dimensional displays, chemical reactions, video clips of practical investigations, environmental reports, power point presentations, experiments, research projects and a range of creative and innovative ideas. The staff agreed that the focus of the fair should be on ‘Healthy Living’ as the Red School has been very determined to establish healthy habits and raise awareness of the importance of active lifestyles. The participants were, however,
allowed to explore other topics which resulted in a very well balanced fair, covering a wide range of interesting fields. The buzz in the Bob Shepard Hall reflected the excitement and enthusiasm that has become a trademark of the positive learning environment at Pinelands North. Opening the fair to all grades was a crucial step towards securing a much larger audience. It proved to be very rewarding as our young scientists were given the opportunity to explain their ideas on many different levels, from the most basic to the more complex. It was proven how brave children can be as long as they are given an opportunity to express themselves in different ways. Pinelands North Primary School is very proud of all our young scientists, and also very excited for Zara Nijzink-Laurie and Tarawen Corfield whose research project has been entered in this year’s CAPE TOWN ESKOM EXPO. These girls need to be commended for their efforts as they spent part of their holidays preparing for the event. Best wishes girls!
Chander Bohms investigated the unknown sugar contents in different substances
Ethan Crocker (Grade 1) explaining how his volcano erupts
Science Fair Organisers: Chantal Petersen and Leroy Botha with Hannah Theys and Danica Turner (Grade 3)
The PNPS hall buzzing with excitement during the 2015 Science Fair
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“BLAST FROM THE PAST” This year marks the 10th anniversary of Blue School Cabarets. And what better way to celebrate than to do a show with the name “Blast from the Past” - a collection of the best cabarets of the last decade. From ABBA to Michael Jackson, we did it all! Our learners expressed themselves through song and dance with numbers, such as “Walking on Sunshine”, “Mamma Mia”, “Dance Some More” and “Thriller”, to name but a few – all of which were accompanied by our musicians in the orchestra and jazz band. The highlight of the show will always be our little ones in Grade
R, who bounced around on “Welcome to Cape Town”. What an unforgettable experience…we are truly blessed to have such talented, passionate and dedicated learners at the Blue School. A week after Cabaret the Blue School Dance Team performed at “The Schools Arts Festival” held at the Artscape Theatre on the 13th August. Numerous schools all around Cape Town participated, from dancing to singing to playing instruments. It was amazing to witness all the talent Cape Town has to offer. Well done to the dance team on their brilliant performance!
PINELANDS PRIMARY CABARET AND ARTSCAPE PERFORMANCE
Back Row: Miss Carelse, Casey Williams, Zubair Heilbron, , Imaan Chilwan, Bianca Da Silva, Jessica Khan, Andelin Mbaki, Sethu Role, Toni Ritchie, Joel Williams, Cassidy Diest, Shaylen Jacobs, Georgia Merton. Second Row: Leah Jones, Naadhirah Majal, Israa Van der Schyff, Sakinah Edries, Aneska Bowman, Leah Gordon, Chailyn Bailey, Liam Petersen, Third Row: Azrah Ajmoodien, Ethan Paulse, Gabriella Riffel, Kaylin Louw, Jemma Robertson, Lea Goliath, Georgia Raynardt, Joshua Davids, Kayleigh Petersen, Caleb Thomas. Front Row: Leah Jacobs, Amina Rahman, Ezile Sinqotho, Hannah Richards, Dayna Bailey, Adrian Jenkins and Michael Johnson.
BERGVLIET PRIMARY SCHOOL (t) 021 715 1103 (e) secretary@bps.wcape.school.za
NEW PRINCIPAL!
Bergvliet Primary School has a new Principal! Mr Brandon Paulse commenced his leadership of our school at the beginning of Term Three, Monday 20 July 2015. Mr Paulse’s previous post was Principal at Muizenberg Junior School, where he spent many productive years as an Educator, Deputy Principal and then Principal. We asked Mr Paulse to share with us a few details about himself, and we gleaned some interesting snippets: Mr Paulse describes himself as an easygoing peoples’- person with a passionate drive to achieve. Indispensable to his well-being are, in strict order, his wife and his IPad. He loves football (a Liverpool fan), admires Volvo motorcars (he
drives a VW Polo) and, as he is very fond of eating fruit, he tries to ensure that there is always a supply available for him to enjoy. He is a summer person and the daytime hours are his best time, which he likes to fill with various activities including outdoor cooking, road running and reading. He enjoys authors who write leadership orientated books and he tries to fit in a few favourite television programmes, including Game of Thrones. When asked what he would use a win of ten million rands for, he said he would like to contribute to community charities with particular emphasis on education development. If there was “change” over, a trip to Rome would be top of his travel list. Bergvliet Primary is most fortunate to have Mr Paulse at the helm.
CAPE TOWN EISTEDDFOD MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Bergvliet Primary School Music pupils achieved very pleasing results at the recent Cape Town Eisteddfod Music performances. The BPS choir received prize money of R500 from the Eisteddfod for being selected the Most Outstanding Junior Choir of the year. Ezra Narun, a Grade Seven learner, was awarded R200,00 from the Eisteddfod and a trophy from Kuwai for the Best Contemporary Performance 14 Years and Under on
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Ezra Narun
the piano. Caylin O’Kelly, a Grade Six learner, won an award for achieving the Highest Marks in guitar for 12 Years and Under. Twins, Tamara and Kyle Simpson, Grade Five learners, won the McLeod Memorial Award for the Best Duet 10 Years and Under in the Piano Section. These learners are worthy upholders of the Bergvliet Primary School tradition of musical achievement at the Cape Town Eisteddfod over many decades.
Kyle and Tamara Simpson