The Good Times Schools' Newspaper, South Africa, December 2013

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A chance glimpse of a grainy cut-out from a local Hout Bay paper, posted on Facebook in March, brought it all together in a massive, blinding flash. The teaching around the world; the live music venue; the years of publishing; a great friendship; years in design and sales; photography and parenting; these seemingly disparate life events, literally came together to create something that has been hovering on the outskirts of our imaginations for years. And The Good Times was born. A collaborative platform for community schools to interact, share and learn through the medium of a school newspaper. A newspaper dedicated to the upliftment of the community through communication and sharing.We all share a common passion and vision for the future. From all our different backgrounds, we recognise a common desire in most, if not all, individuals to live in harmony and experience joy; to thrive within our communities and contribute to the social fabric within which we live. We recognise the necessity and the possibility of a close and harmonious community. We also acknowledge that it lies with our children. The Good Times is a vehicle for encouraging better

cross-cultural & community based interaction; to revive the culture of journalism and school newspapers and for families to catch a glimpse of what is going on within their own, and surrounding schools, in the close community and further afield.Our first issue was published in June of this year for the twelve primary and high schools in Hout Bay. Both space and newspapers are offered free of charge to the schools and support via the local community is sought in order to cover print costs.The second issue saw popularity quadruple and the demand in other communities became apparent, thus we are very happy to be reaching you, in this, our very first issue in the Camps Bay - Sea Point area.How wonderful then that were able to welcome you to The Good Times and wish you a happy holiday at the same time. Rest up, read up and be safe. If youre going away, happy travels. If youre staying behind, enjoy our beautiful city and dont miss The Up BEarthday Party at Kronendal Primary on 16 December (pg 3)!The Good Times is a local newspaper. Its about our beautiful community. Its about all of us and all the good times; past, current and future, and it is unapologetically Ra-Ra! Heres to an awesome 2014!

Let The Good Times Roll!Camps Bay Primarys Junior Grades Show

Competition Page 6 A BEarthday Party Page 3

When you wind your way to the very top of a narrow dirt road just next to the Oakhurst Farm Stall Spar, you will arrive at the Clay Caf one of the gems of Hout Bay.Owned and run by Chris Bradburn, a very hands-on and capable lady.Chris started out in her home many years ago and has been in the current premises since 1999.The Clay Caf, situated in a beautiful area of Hout Bay, overlooking the mountains and valleys, is a great place to go to work everyday.Chris is very much in demand and as we talk her phone rings, the staff have questions, I have questions and she handles it all with ease.

We take a tour of the premises which are bigger than one thinks at first glance. Bright, colourful ceramics are everywhere, from the teddy bear painted by a little girl, to the professional dinner service, being readied for delivery. I find it all so interesting I dont know where to look first. Chris tells me she has a staff of 25, some of whom are from the same family and have been with her for many years. Chris herself only started pottery as an adult. However, the pottery bug bit her and she has not looked back.The products are of a very high quality and can be used in the microwave and dishwasher. You can buy them at Kirstenbosch Gardens and various shops around Cape Town. You can also purchase very good seconds at the Clay Caf directly, at good prices. This way you can build up a dinner service that is completely unique!The Clay Caf is also a good place to go for coffee and cake. Under the watchful eye and supervision of Danni Dogon, a Silwood trained chef, my husband and I enjoyed the

largest piece of chocolate cake ever, which had great flavour. We will definitely be going back again soon.The good news is, Danni will be giving cookery lessons during the holidays. Bring the children along to master the art of biscuit making, cup cake creation & pizza baking. Contact the Caf on 021 790 3318 or email [email protected] for information on dates and times.Also coming up is a Holiday Special which includes 2 items of pottery to paint, a juice and a snack, all for R95.00. A great idea for the children to use as Christmas presents for someone special, but dont forget to allow 2 weeks for firing.Popular events are Team Building exercises and Kitchen Teas. The Caf is also open at night for a minimum of 10 people for your own private function. Childrens birthday parties are very popular. There is a play area outside and a jumping castle, if required, to get rid of excess energy. Children of all shapes and sizes run around dressed in anything from jeans and tee-shirt to glittery fairy dresses. Anything

goes at the Clay Caf.Families sit around tables, toasted sandwich in one hand, paint brush in the other, all working intently on their creations. Pretty much weather proof, because of large tents attached to the building, the Clay Caf is an all year venue, which is great for the kids, mom and dad!For more information on The Clay Caf phone: 021 790 3318, email: [email protected] or visit their website at : www.claycafe.co.za By Margarett Macfarlane.

We Recommend a Day at the Clay Caf

All ages enjoy ceramic painting at The Clay Cafe.

Hardly undiscovered! you may well retort! However this historic architectural landmark remains an undiscovered gem to many local Cape Town folk.Hout Bay Manor, originally The Royal Hotel, was built in 1871 by Jacob Trautmann and seemed beyond its heyday in the early 2000s. However, after an 18 month renovation and restoration, the hotel was reopened and to this day remains a popular wedding and honeymoon venue. Popular with tourists and visitors for its unique olde world Cape Colonial charm and its proximity to famous attractions such

as Chapmans Peak Drive and surrounds, the hotels apparent exclusivity has left it seldom frequented by locals.But, no more! Since working on the Hout & About page in the second Hout Bay issue, I have made a concerted effort to try new places instead of always falling back on our familys old favourites.On a hot Saturday in early November we felt the need to get out of the house. Perusing the restaurant page, I kept being drawn back to the Pure Restaurant details, however its hardly a place to take seven children. (Not all mine!)Id heard that theres a big drive to make The Manor more accessible to locals, so I called ahead and enquired about the children and the receptionist assured me they were welcome. What a pleasant surprise! We took a large table next to the pool, the staff were attentive and friendly and the food was tremendous.Renowned as a fine dining establishment, Pure Restaurant runs a B.B.B. Special which is a burger & beer or bubbles special for R75.00. A substantial burger with chips and salad and a kiddies menu with chicken schnitzel that had my children devouring their food including the tasty side salad.As it wasnt busy, our children were allowed to swim in the heated pool, and they had an absolute ball all afternoon. Not always an option, however they will let you know if you call them in advance.

Short of going to the beach and foregoing a delicious lunch, there was nowhere more perfect for us all to have spent the sweltering afternoon. On the downside, after our yummy lunch and lazy chats, none of us had any desire to go back home to those intended odd jobs around the house!

Hout Bay Manor also has a tea & cake special for R25.00, just perfect for under the trees on those hot summer afternoons.

Revealing An Undiscovered Gem!

As 2013 is fast drawing to a close, what better time for Reflections

What happened to our list of New Years resolutions we wrote out with such determination at the beginning of the year? Did we spend more quality time with the kids? Did we lose those extra kilos? Did we stop smoking? Did we clean the car weekly? And many, many more!Well, the chances are, we did none of the above, and to complicate matters, we feel bad that we did not.With 2014 around the corner, we will most likely repeat the whole process. Well, lets think about this. We would all like to make certain changes and improvements

in our lives, but this needs to be a positive, ongoing, experience. We need to work towards our goals and make them life changing.Do you want to lose 5kg? Well, give yourself a year to do it. That way it will stay off and you will have changed your eating pattern for life. How are you going to spend more time with the kids. Allow 10 minutes a day extra and you get the equivalent of 8 days a year extra with the little people.The fact is, if we set our expectations too high, we set ourselves up for failure. On the other hand, if we aim for something achievable, it is win - win, and we feel good.So for 2014, think seriously about what matters to you - work out a practical time period, write it in the front of your 2014 diary and look forward to positive results at the end of 2014. Good luck and see you again next year !

Maggie, (Margerett Macfarlane) was born in Cape Town, and has been in business most of her life. She won the SA Business Woman of the Year award in 1992, when she was Managing Director of a company involved in electronic manufacture and export. She is trained as a Bereavement Councillor for St Lukes Hospice. She oversaw the Look Good, Feel Better imitative in Cape Town for a number of years. (They provide make over workshops for cancer patients at various hospitals.) She qualified as an Image Consultant and firmly believes that we all need some colour in our lives! She gives motivational talks and is trained as a Life Skills coach.She has been happily married for 46 years, has 2 children and 2 wonderful grandchildren, all close by. These days she take it a bit easier and enjoys the moment. She exercises at least 3 times a week and hopes to start drumming soon.

Reflections with Maggie

The UP (www.theup.org.za) is about to celebrate 10 years of service, steadily growing UP from just 2 Hospital Care Clowns to over 75 in Cape Town and now also Gauteng.To celebrate that 10 years ago our joy-inspiring work began to Be on this Earth we are having a HUGE 10th BEARTHDAY PARTY.Nicola Jackman founder of The UP and one of GLAMOURs WOMEN of the YEAR for 2013 says; This is such a special milestone for us, we have really grown UP, we used to UPlift just 100 children and now with the ever-growing interest in our work, we bring consistent joy to over 3500 children every month. Its the most awesomely YAY experience to see how sharing JOY effects everyone, the giver, the receiver and all who witness the exchange.On December 16th 2013 The UP is creating CAPE TOWNs FIRST EVER PUBLIC BEARTHDAY PARTYFamilies will be able to simultaneously support The UPs amazing work, whilst having a HEAP of fun travelling a mini-world at Kronendal Primary School.Nicola adds; Its our intention to inspire families to play together, we do a lot of corporate joy work and thought why not bring some team-building type games to our BEarthday Party and build family/groups of friends as teams. There will be loads of bonus entertainment too including theatre, music & dance

Tickets are R50p/p (for all ages & remember the fee includes your donation to THE UP ensuring UPs 10th year is the largest JOY outreach ever)Get behind this joy-inspiring organisation and have a fun day with the whole family or your friends. Travel the world & support the growth of JOY, play loads of games & win prizes for best dressed, fastest travelling group and other spot prizes. Tickets available on QUICKET (group booking discounts available). Just imagine, you and your family or friends, can dress up as your favourite culture, or as a world traveller and come and play games together. When you arrive your group or family will receive a group passport & then you will be able to explore the 13 different countries and enjoy all the other bonus entertainment too.R50p/p (2 & under free) Early Bird (limited tickets till 12th December) The BEarthday party will be split into 13 country zones and an additional stage area, arts & chill area and food & some goods will be for sale too. Travel to Hawaii, Mexico, Brazil, France, USA, UK, Greenland etc - all in one day - play the games together to get your group passport stamped. Bring your friends and/or family and celebrate 10 years of sharing and growing JOY & lets raise FUN and FUNDS for the UP and envision love & joy growing around the world! Venue: Kronendal Primary Hout Bay Time: 10am 5pm

About The UP - The UP is a Not for Profit Organisation 122-357 NPO, founded in 2003. They are an arts for health humanitarian company, committed to bringing UPliftment and extra emotional care to sick & traumatised children in communities, homes & hospitals. Sharing joy sUPports the childrens well-being & recuperation. For almost 10 years theyve been actively building, sharing and inspiring joy Care Clowning, laughter, play, our kindness caring for one another thats UP; WE are all joy catalysts creating a healthier happier humanKIND. (www.theup.org.za)

A BEarthday Party - Youre Invited!

Each of us get 20 milk teeth after we are born. They are important, because healthy milk teeth help your jawbone and mouths muscles develop better and make your smile beautiful!Between your fifth and thirteenth birthday you lose them, because you are becoming bigger and need bigger teeth. You then get 32 brand new teeth, which you have to keep forever. Sometimes one or two of your

milk teeth remain in your mouth until you era much older. This is because there is no permanent tooth below or above trying to come out.Here are some great tips to help keep your teeth healthy and shiny this Christmas Brush your teeth after every meal to

remove every bit of food. Use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste

that contains fluoride the stuff that makes teeth stronger.

Begin at the gum and brush in small circular movements towards the tips of the teeth.

Scrub the biting surfaces with small back-and-forth movements.

Follow a routine so that you dont miss anything.

Begin at the back of the lower teeth and clean the outside. Then do the same with the inside.

Do the same for the upper teeth and thereafter brush all the biting surfaces.

Use dental floss to clean between your teeth.

Eat food that contains a lot of vitamins and minerals. Try to eat less sticky and sweet foods.

Visit a dentist twice a year.

Tips for Healthy Teeth this Christmas

Alex Rassloff, Grade 12, Camps Bay High School. Danielle de Villiers, Grade 12, Camps Bay High School.

Imaan Jacobs, Grade 1, Sea Point Primary School. Aaliyah Saal, Grade 1, Sea Point Primary School.

Lena Weir, Grade 12 Camps Bay High School.

Nancy Roussopoulos, Camps Bay Preparatory School Stuart Collier, Principal, Camps Bay Primary School David de Korte, Principal, Camps Bay High School

Karen Dreyer-Stempels, South Peninsula High SchoolPieter Botha, Principal, Sea Point High School

Where were you born? Vasco, Cape TownWhere did you study? Stellenbosch UniversityWhat was your favourite subject? German & HistoryYour favourite teacher? Mr Hanekom (History & Athletics)Your favourite day of the week and why?Friday - of course! Time to end off the week and relax, catching up on Sport on TV.

What star sign are you? VirgoA special moment while teaching: There was a boy that was causing problems in all his classes. I eventually persuaded him to join the U/19 rugby group. There I could work with him in totally different circumstances. There I could finally get through to him the importance of compliance to get further in life.

Where were you born? JohannesburgWhere did you study? CPUTYour favourite subject? History & Child EducationYour favourite teacher? Mr Lawrence (History)Your favourite day of the week?

Wednesday - I like the sound of it :)What star sign are you? LeoA special moment while teaching: When they realize they can get it and do it on their own.

Nancy Roussopoulos who is the Principal of Camps Bay Preparatory School and who is retiring after 36 years at the Preparatory School. We are all very sad to say goodbye to her

Grade 1, Ellerton Primary School.

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Transformation at Pelican Park High SchoolFormer principal of Sea Point Primary School, Cader Tregonning, was moved across to Pelican Park High School last year by the Department of Education, with the instruction to turntheschoolaround.HisfirstthreemonthsattheschoolweretoughandhemissedSeaPointPrimaryverymuch.Hisfirstglanceattheclassroomswasratherdepressing.Therewere 370 learners and 11 teachers and a lack of materials. He felt there was tremendous potential in the school and he spoke to the learners and staff about the necessity to turn it around, into a school of excellence, a school of choice. There had been vandalism and neglect and the school was in a terrible state. They needed a plan. The staff worked together andputtogetherafifteenpointinterventionplantomakethechange.Oneofthosepointswas the necessity for pastmatric exampapers from the last five years to be compiledand supplied to the children. A time consuming exercise for each subject teacher and an expensive exercise for the school.This is where Paperight joins the story. As if they had been in on the 15 point plan meetings, Yazeed Peters, business-development manager of Paperight, popped up like a blessing in disguise. Mr Ighsaan Dramat, Acting HOD, tells how all they had to do was placeanorderandthebooksweretherewithinaweek.Itisnotthefirsttimethelearnershavebeenexposedtoquestionpapers,butitisthefirsttimetheyhavebeenexposedtothe papers plus memorandums all in one neat pack individually personalised. The children found the packs incredibly helpful and those who ordered from the beginning of the year, saw a marked improvement in their work results and prelims. Mr Tregonning says that the most important thing was that the learners were able to start from day one to work on the papers. Those children who had not purchased the question packs saw the results of the learners who had bought them, and after prelims there was an explosion of pack buying. Nizaaimudeen Gallow, a matric learner, says he has bought all the packs. Theyve helped me tremendously. Without them I would not have been able to study, revise my work. Especially the main subjects like Physics and maybe English also. Working through the past papers helps me check my answers, see if Im right. And I mostly always am! He laughs.Mr Tregonning says Paperight are part and parcel of our family. We want to take this to the next level. This is all in pursuit of excellence. All in pursuit of where we are going with our school and theyve (Paperight) played a very, very important role with this years matriculants and we will always be thankful to them. We need to look at ways of how to strengthen that partnership in the future.To view a documentary on this amazing turnaround, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs69YVQLI4U. For more information on Paperight, visit www.paperight.com

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A Unique & Unsurpassed Setting

The Camps Bay Schools are set in a unique village-like atmosphere, unsurpassed anywhere in the world with breathtaking beauty and natural surroundings. Although spread over three campuses within this pristine suburb, the campus is still able to offer your child the single school formula, starting from Pre-Reception through to Grade 12. The schools motto, Strive for the Highest is the driving force behind the Camps Bay Schools and as one campus we strive to make our joint motto, As One We Grow, a meaningful reality for the pupils, parents and community.

At the Camps Bay Schools, our joint motto As One We Grow encapsulates what we are doing in working together. It has allowed us to develop a unique positive synergy that has gained momentum as the years go by. We look to 2014 with the sure knowledge that we will continue to grow in every way as we work together.Above is a photograph of our three Principals. Mr Stuart Collier (Principal of the Primary School), Mrs Nancy Roussopoulos (Principal of the Preparatory School) and Mr David de Korte (Principal of the High School).

Snapshots of a Year to RememberThe Camps Bay Schools have had a busy and enjoyable 2013. A year filled with cultural, academic and sporting activities. A year of fun and laughter, learning and achievements. Below is a pictorial look at some of the events that happened on the campuses throughout the year!

The vibrant and colourful Reception Grade Spring Concert.

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Preparatory School on the soccer field. Grade 2s in class.

Primary School Junior Grade plays. Primary School on the soccer field.

Grade 7s making models to assist them with their Geometry.

The Centenary Synerg y ContinuesSince the Camps Bay Schools Centenary Celebrations in 2006, the way has been paved for closer co-operation amongst the three schools. This year, once again, through various combined functions, our learners, staff and parents have moved freely amongst the campuses in the course of their duties in respect of academics, sport and culture.

The Administration and Secretarial staff of the Camps Bay Schools were spoilt on Secretarys Day by enjoying a lovely lunch together.

We cannot accomplish all that we need to do

without working together. Bill Richardson

Mr de Korte visits a Preparatory School assembly.Matric 2013 Art by Alex Rassloff.

Grade 2s from the Preparatory School visit the Primary School library.

Founders Day assembly at the Preparatory School.

Matric 2013 Art exhibition by Lena Weir.

2013 Matrics visit their old Primary School.

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Snapshots of a Year to Remember Cont.The Camps Bay Schools have had a busy and enjoyable 2013. A year filled with cultural, academic and sporting activities. A year of fun and laughter, learning and achievements. Below is a pictorial look at some of the High School events that happened this year!

High School Inter-House Plays. Honouring Academic Achievers at the High School.

High School Rugby team. Matric 2013 Art by Danielle de Villiers.

A Warm Welcome to a New Chapter

New principal to Ellerton House this year, Mrs Carolyn Cannon, received a warm welcome from the school, especially from the little Grade Ones who presented her with a beautiful welcome card. Mrs Cannon joins Ellerton Primary in 2013, some hundred plus years after the school was founded.Ellerton Primary has a rather sketchy start with the date of 18 June 1914 being the probable birth date of the school building. Erven 1043, 1044 and 1049 in Green Point were bought from the Ellert family by the School Board for the School Districts of

the Cape. Dutch Reformed Church records indicate that they established an educational institution here as early as 1879.Before 1880 Mr Louis Corbitt opened a Grammar School at Three Anchor Bay. So successful was he that he acquired the stables of Mr Bayley, a racehorse owner. His residence was at the corner of Glengariff Road and the site of his house and his private academy is now occupied by Ellerton Primary School.Ellerton was originally called Three Anchor Bay School. It was controlled by the committee of Ellerslie Girls High

School and remained under their control until 1926.On 2 February 1916 tenders were called for the building of the present school. The cost was nine thousand pounds plus the cost of the site.On 1 January 1917 this school opened in the new building with an enrolment of 95 boys and 193 girls.In 1969 it was suggested that Ellerton and Ellerslie should amalgamate but this proposal was rejected by the School Committee. The architects prepared preliminary plans for the new additions to

the school in the same year.On 30 November 1978 the new school hall was opened by the Director of Education, Mr. Meyer. The first letter about the hall was written in February 1939! The site was handed over to the builders on 4 July 1977. The new building houses a beautiful library, spacious cloaks and, of course, the magnificent hall.1981 saw the opening of a much-needed After-care Centre at the school. This is housed in the sheds under the school and provides a valuable service to parents who are assured that their children are well cared for until they fetch them after work. The children spend their afternoons in these safe, happy and companionable surroundings.With the introduction in 1982 of the Gifted Child Programme by the Cape Education Department, Ellerton was proclaimed a Laboratory school. One of the first 7 schools to achieve this recognition, an additional teacher was provided by the Department for the years 1983 - 1988.From January 1987 the school was granted long awaited co-educational status by the 2 Directors of Education Dr S Walters and Dr Frans Knoetze. The boys who previously had to leave at the end of Std One, now complete their primary school education at Ellerton.In April 1988 work was started on the building of our own swimming-pool.Today the school also has a pre-primary or reception class, with a total enrolment of 320 pupils. Ellerton offers a wide range of extra-mural activities which include sport and cultural activities. The principal and fifteen members of staff are all involved in activities which include netball, soccer, tennis, swimming, karate, athletics, art, choir, musical appreciation and a computer club. Ellerton has to make use of neighbouring schools sports fields, as our grounds are unable to accommodate all these activities. Our well-equipped Media Centre is an integral part of our school curriculum and our Science laboratory which is used for all Science lessons, also doubles as a film room.Ellerton has a unique child-centred educational approach, which provides for a healthy self concept in every child. We search for the diversity of attributes within our classrooms and we consciously seek to develop and foster this diversity in an atmosphere of tolerance, understanding and love. This means that we deliberately seek to know each child as a unique person, to create opportunities for that person to grow in understanding of themselves and the world around them.All learning areas are integrated with learning centred around skills and processes. The development of self discipline in learners is encouraged through co-operative and group learning. A healthy and friendly educational environment is encouraged and maintained.

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Ellerton Primarys Year in Pictures

Children Learn What They Live.If a child lives with tolerance

- he learns to be patient.If a child lives with praise

- he learns to be appreciative.If a child lives with acceptance

- he learns to love. If a child lives with recognition

- he learns that it is good to have a goal.If a child lives with sharing

- he learns generosity.If a child lives with honesty & fairness

- he learns truth and justice.If a child lives with security

- he learns to have faith in himself and others.If a child lives with friendliness

- he learns that the world is a place of love.If you live with serenity

- your child will have peace of mind!

A school where the diverse needs of learners are recognised and nurtured in a supportive environment.

Our mission is to provide quality education by:

Creating and maintain a positive and safe environment conducive to learning and teaching

Having expectations of our learners at all times

Conducting careful assessment to recognise and address learners needs

Manage and develop learning materials to make the curriculum accessible to all learners

Being life-long learners Fostering open communication and

teamwork amongst all role players Developing a respect for the

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OUR VISION & OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Creative Hat Day.

Early Act Club.

Readathon Dress-up.

MTN Science Visit.Grade R PJ Day

Cakes Sale.

On Friday 10 May, the Weizmann Hall was filled with parents and grandparents participating in Generation Sinai. Generation Sinai is a ground-breaking partnership initiative between the Chief Rabbi of South Africa and Jewish day schools throughout the country and world. For half an hour, at the start of the school day, children from nursery school to matric learn with their parents. Thousands of children and parents across our community and country formed part of this unique, moment in time - a time of learning, a time of bonding and a time of connection. We joined thousands of Jewish families worldwide learning Torah through this wonderful, meaningful initiative. To have our Hall filled with parents and grandparents and then be able to watch the quality interactions taking place between children and adults highlights the value of this programme.

Generation Sinai

We recently were very fortunate to have Professor Cyril Karabus visit Weizmann Primary. On the day, Weizmann was abuzz with excitement and anticipation awaiting Professor Karabuss arrival. He entered the hall to a very enthusiastic rendition of Hevenu Shalom Alechem. He was welcomed by the Sunshine Club (who have raised funds for his legal costs) and we were shown a short audio-visual presentation prepared by the Judaica Club about his release. Professor Karabus then spoke about his experiences and answered questions from the pupils. We were very proud of the depth and insightfulness of the questions asked and thank Professor Karabus for giving of his time.

Professor Karabus Visits Weizmanns Sunshine Club

The Sunshine Club (Weizmanns Outreach Club) girls recently spent an enjoyable afternoon visiting the children at Kensington Crche. The girls read books, played games and had a great deal of fun playing with the boys and girls at the crche. On returning after their visit, the following comments were overheard: That was a big mitzvah and It was a truly heart-warming and meaningful experience. All the Sunshine Club pupils agreed that they could not wait to return to visit their new friends. We commended them on the wonderful, warm and caring manner in which they interacted with the children at Kensington Crche well done!

The Grade 4s from Weizmann Primary School have been learning about map skills in Geography lessons. Involving cross curricula skills, the learners spent time reading Flat Stanley which is a book about a boy who was flattened by a bulletin board. There were many advantages to this, one of which was being able to fit into an envelope! They then posted their very own Flat Stanleys to family and friends all over the world, from Johannesburg to Qatar! While on holiday they will be shown around these foreign places and then were sent home with lots of stories to share! We cant wait to plot their adventures on our map at school!

Flat Stanleys Travel

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On Thursday 18 July Weizmann joined the rest of South Africa and the International community in celebrating Mandela Day. When Madiba made his last international speech at the 46664 concert for his 90th birthday in Hyde Park, he told us: Its in your hands to make the world a better place. It was with this in mind that the Weizmann campus came together to join hands for 67 seconds as a gesture of unity and commitment toward making our country a better place. During the day we sought to honour the life of the former South African president and to celebrate his 95th birthday by participating in various activities, which included making

sandwiches for the less fortunate and writing letters of appreciation to those who care for us. The Grade 3s delivered gifts of appreciation to the Sea Point Fire Department.

The Grade 2s went on a wonderful outing to Butterfly World as part of their Mini Beasts theme. The morning began with a picnic lunch where the pupils enjoyed seeing all the little creatures in the outside garden at Butterfly World. They then went into the School Room where the guide gave a PowerPoint demonstration and information on insects, with the focus being mainly on butterflies. She also included other creatures the children would see once they entered the tropical garden, such as tarantulas, snakes and parrots. Pupils were given worksheets to complete whilst they were walking around the garden. The Grade 2s were fortunate to have such beautiful weather for their outing which was thoroughly enjoyed by all! Above is a delighted Ben Sachs who had a butterfly land on his hand.

Butterfly WorldNational BullyProof Day and the JAG Foundation

We had a very interesting school talk from former Western Province rugby centre, Mike Bayly, who spoke to the children about the work of the JAG Foundation and launched their National BullyProof Awareness Day with the message of Stand Up, Dont Stand By. He gave the pupils tools and tips to help prevent bullying from happening and what to do if someone is bullying them. In support of National BullyProof Day and the JAG Foundation,

all Weizmann pupils and teachers wore purple on Friday. The colour purple was chosen to symbolise the bruising that bullying can cause both physically and emotionally. Pupils were shown two wonderful videos made by Grade 4 and 6 pupils during Life Orientation about the different types of bullying you find and how important it is to respect everyone.

The Grade 4s spent a memorable morning at Highlands House on Monday 29 July. They performed in front of a packed hall and the residents were delighted with the show and asked that they please visit again. Afterwards, the Grade 4s interviewed the residents to find out about their childhood experiences. It was a very special morning which was enjoyed by both the pupils and the residents. The manner in which the Grade 4s conducted themselves throughout the morning made us very proud!

The Successful Highlands House

Grade 4 Show

Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day in Unity

Following an extensive process of voting and discussion the Learner Leaders for 2014 were selected on the basis of their outstanding leadership qualities including selfless service, commitment to the school and personal integrity. Shortly after they were selected, the learner leaders went on an intensive 4-day training camp in Melkbosstrand. The camp was designed to put the learner leaders through their paces, develop teamwork and engage in discussions around personal growth. This proved to be a most worthwhile exercise which was much enjoyed.At the induction on 17th October, the learner leaders received their badges of Office after taking their pledge. The Head learner leaders were also announced. Congratulations to Thando Gwatyu on his appointment as Head Learner Leader. Ziyanda Mlakalaka and Babalwa Vava were selected as Deputy Learner Leaders. Our best wishes follow them in their term of office. The Sea Point High learner leaders for 2014 are: Emmanuelle Anguissa, Stefany Brand, Keshia Capes, Jael Dikondo, Thabang Dywili, Thando Gwatyu, Thina Lobi, Sibulele Mancunga, Luzuko Maratsha, Ziyanda Mlakalaka, Thando Mndai, Lundi Ntantiso, Seeiso Ntshoko, Panashe Nyamupanemunda, Aviwe Snyman, Babalwa Vava.

Learner Leaders 2014 Prizegiving October 2013

Prize giving at Sea Point High is distinguished by the fact that we not only recognise academic performance but also service, sporting prowess, and good citizenship. At a well-attended function on October 16, we were pleased to have the presence of our Circuit Team Manager, Ms Vanessa Minnaar as well as members of the Governing Body.Below are a number of pictures from Prize giving.

Brother and sister and Head Learner Leaders, Khanyisa Xinwa and Siyabulela Boto with their mom. Amonst others, Khanyisa received The Sandra Van Der Merwe Trophy for Organisation and the Bakker Trophy for Service. Siya received a host of awards including The Lions Shield for Service to the School and The Bertha Jacobs Prize for Best Learner in English.

Grade 12 Learners Luleka Mongo and Neliswa Dweza who received the Good Citizens Award and The Principals Award respectively.

Grade 10 Learner Sakheisizwe Mbangeni proudly showing off his Patz Trophy for Best Academic Improvement.

Proud mother and Son. Zachary Gordon received the Sonnenberg Cup for Visual Art and the Laughton Prize for Design.

Patience Ruswa (centre) proudly displaying the Sea Point Lions Shield for the finest pupil of one year standing.

Sea Point High joined the Township Debating League (TDL) last year after our school hosted a round of the International Debating Competition. A core group of learners became regular participants in the training sessions both at school and on weekends. It did not take long before Sea Point debaters showed their considerable skill, and last year, Siya Boto, then in grade 11, was chosen as a finalist for the national Road Safety debating team. This year, our learners shone at a TDL tournament, where three of our seniors, Siya Boto, Ntombizonke Ncanana and Thando Gwatyu, were in the winning team. Two of our juniors, Olwethu Mtati and Jaconde Nsumba were named best speaker and second best speaker respectively in their division.Siya, Ntombizonke, Thando,Sithembile Lavisa and Raees Nohaba participated in a major debating competition, held at Bishops. It should be noted that Sea Point is relatively new to this and that in a tough series of debates, our learners fared exceptionally well, with three of them, Siya, Thando and Sithembile being selected for the finals held at UCT. Of the over 75 learners who participated, only 18 from the developmental teams were selected. At the Bishops debates, our learners received high praise from a number of teachers from other schools who saw them in action.An excited group of enthusiastic debaters from across the Peninsula arrived at UCT on Saturday 17 August, to take part in a gruelling competition. Only ten out of the 18 development league debaters would make it through to the national competition in December. At the end of a rewarding experience in which much was learned, Thando was chosen. We are proud of the exceptional team work displayed by Sea Point. Their commitment is remarkable. And if that was not enough, Aviwe Snyman participated in the finals of the Road Safety debates.

Debating Team Soaring to New Heights

Last year, Bruce Nyoni and Khanyisa Xinwa were selected to attend a Rotary leadership camp held in Franschoek. They were asked to report on their experience to a meeting of the Sea Point Rotary club. The Rotarians were so impressed with Bruce and Khanyisas superb presentation that discussion soon led to establishing an Interact club at Sea Point. Dr Linda Kantor from Rotary provided us with keen and helpful support in terms of establishing a chapter of Interact. Bruce and Khanyisa made this project their own and did a great deal to motivate and inspire interest in Interact. When it came to the launch at the school there were over thirty learners involved. One of the first projects was a school clean up followed by a visit to Sea Point Primary to assist in the painting of a mural at the school. Our first big outing this year was to Red Cross Childrens Hospital. 18 learners including four singers, impressed with their impeccable behaviour and generosity of spirit.

One of our teachers, Ms N Railoun gladly offered to transport learners to the hospital. The response of learners to the visit was overwhelmingly positive and a second visit is planned soon. There is no shortage of enthusiastic interest on the part of our learners to participate. We are most appreciative of the generous support of Dr Kantor. A big thank you to Rotary too, for their interest and support.

Interact-ive Community Spirit

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The Stephen Honour Prize is the premier award available to pupils at Sea Point High School. It is awarded by vote of staff and senior learners and is only awarded to Grade 12 learners. There is one award for a boy and one for a girl each year. The award carries a special scroll and a very significant amount of money which is required to be used in the furtherance of the recipients education.These awards are made to learners who have shown outstanding achievement in the academic sphere as well as having made significant contributions in other ways to the life of the School. It is neither inappropriate nor fanciful to see the Stephen Honour Prize as the Sea Point High School equivalent of the Rhodes Scholarship and carries an equivalent prestige amongst the Sea Point High community. The most worthy recipients of this years Stephen Honour are Siya Boto and Lungiswa Gwanya.

The Stephen Honour Award Grade 12 Valedictory Ceremony

Valedictory is undoubtedly one of the most significant highlights in the life of a grade 12 learner. This is a day for reflection, of the memories, the friendships and a time in high school productively spent. A day too, to consider a life beyond school, and those important final exams. The day began with a superbly organised breakfast where the grade 12s were taken on a photographic trip through their high school years while enjoying the magnificent eats so ably prepared by Mrs van Zyl and her enthusiastic team of helpers. Mrs Botha, Mrs Gordon and the grade 11 Breakfast team clearly did us proud in their meticulous organisation and decoration, Egyptian style. A large number of proud parents and guardians, clearly holding back their emotions, arrived well before the start of the Valedictory Ceremony to take up their seats in anticipation of the days proceedings. In the foyer, a group of educators and parents/guardians gathered to lead in ahead of the matrics, holding candles, one each for this years grade 12s. These candles, representing education, light, hope and the triumph of the human spirit were displayed in front of the stage in the hall for the duration of the ceremony. On cue, our talented marimba players sounded the note on which the matrics of 2013 entered the hall to loud applause.Ms Fraser, the grade 12 Grade Head for 2013 gave the heartfelt keynote address followed by a powerful rendition of The Impossible Dream by our remarkable acapella group. These magnificent performers also shared a moving blessing at the end of the ceremony. The Principal, Mr P Botha, handed medals to each of the matrics who then assembled for one last time to sing the school song. Copious tears reflected the emotional intensity of the day. Leading out to the pulsing beat of the marimbas, the matric class of 2013 released helium balloons in a symbolic gesture of hopes, dreams and aspirations. Sea Point High wishes our matric class of 2013 everything of the very best. They are a group of individuals who have done us, and themselves, proud.

Annual Talent ShowSea Point High School held its annual Talent and Fashion show on the 23rd August 2013. There was an unbelievable display of talent including ballet, singing, break-dancing, ballroom dancing, and an acapella group too. The Fashion show consisted of 12 contestants spread across all the grades. They were judged not only on how they looked (and they all looked smashing) but also on their confidence, sense of style, and most importantly their interaction and helpfulness with other competitors. The winner of Miss Sea Point was Anthea Knoll with runners up Babalwa Vava and Luleka Mongo. Jessica Mack won Miss Personality and the prize for the talent show was won for a second time in a row by Theo Louw for his break-dancing act. The show was compered by DJ Zithandile Nqonji and Khanyisa Xinwa and was overall a great success.

The foundation phase art club learnt about famous artists this term. Here they learnt about Picasso and how his paintings of his faces looked weird. Art work created by Aaliyah Saal and Imaan Jacobs both in Grade 1.

Foundation Phase Art Club Science Week August 2013

The Science Week was held in August this year and the above photograph shows the Sea Point Primary School Science Quiz winners. Well done children, you did us proud!

It takes 90 minutes to orbit earth; you cant take a shower in space because all the water floats away; and you have to sleep in a sleeping bag tied to the wall.Those were some of the things that Sea Point Primary children learnt at a recent space talk presented by Dr Greg Olsen, who was the third private citizen to visit the International Space Station (ISS) in October 2005.An American research scientist and entrepreneur who fell in love with South Africa when he studied at the University of Port Elizabeth in the early 1970s, Dr Olsen made his fortune in fibre optics, selling his first company, Epitaxx, for US$12 million in 1990. He then co-founded Sensors Unlimited, a near-infrared camera manufacturer, which he sold for US$600 million in 2000.

Today he owns a wine farm near Paarl Olsen Wines but his greatest passion is talking about his self-funded space adventure at schools, as this gives him an opportunity to encourage more children (particularly girls and those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds) to consider careers in science and engineering.I was just an ordinary kid, he says. I didnt even get good grades in maths and science at school! But by working hard I was eventually able to realise the dream Id had since I was 10 years old to go to space. If I could do it, you can do it too!It took 900 hours of training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Moscow, not to mention a cool US$20 million, before Dr Olsen blasted off on the Russian Soyuz rocket TMA-7. From zero to 25,000km/hour in 10 minutes! After two days in the cramped capsule,

orbiting the earth 34 times, he along with cosmonaut Valeri Tokarev and astronaut Bill McArthur docked to the ISS, where he spent five days doing various experiments not to mention learning how eat food and drink water before it floats away! He said he particularly enjoyed seeing the lights of Cape Town twinkling at night bearing in mind that night only lasts 45 minutes when youre orbiting the earth: We had 16 sunrises and sunsets every day!The scariest part was hitting the atmosphere at 25,000km/hour when returning to earth: The capsule was shaking and we could see flames outside the window as all that speed

energy was converted into heat energy, slowing us down.After the presentation, SPPS pupils queued up to ask questions which Dr Olsen gladly answered: In space you have to wash yourself with wetwipes, he revealed. You have to spit into a napkin when you brush your teeth. Going to the bathroom also takes some getting used to(In case youre wondering, it involves a hose much like that of a vacuum cleaner!)I was very excited for Mr Olsen to come and talk to us about his journey in space, said Amy October, Grade 3. I would love to visit the space station.Mission accomplished, Dr Olsen!Written by: Joanne Gibson, Grade 1 parent

From Space to Sea Point!Cosmonaut tells local kids, If I could do it, you can do it!

Thats an excellent question, said cosmonaut Dr Greg Olsen to Grade 3 Sea Point Primary School student Xhanti Maqubela, with principal Almarie Mead looking on proudly.

The questions came thick and fast: Why dont you wear shoes in space? What happens when you cut yourself in space? If your spaceship breaks, how do you go outside to fix it?

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If you came out to support the Drama Clubs modern take on the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast you will pay testament to how talented this young cast is. The play was fun and entertaining from beginning to end.The show starts out with Prince (Sibusiso Macwili) and the Evil Witch (Aneeeqah Mcdonald) acting out the spellbinding curse scene where the Prince is turned into a hideous Beast. The next scene unfolds when the Father (Thando Mahuzie) steals a rose from Beasts garden and returns home to tell his snobby daughter Bianca (Aurora Bloomberg) and Belle (Shantal Chinangwa) that he has to return in order to die. Belle, being the darling daughter she is, volunteers to go instead. The talented narrators (Nabeelah Salie and Zahra Mohamed) carry us through the rest of the story. From a hip swaying funky Weston (Faraaz Thomas) to the uptight English butler Mr Worthing (Sheldon Arendse) the play is filled with great characters that

inspired many laughs and made the play fun to watch.We are not to forget the great choreographed dances that infused the play with some modern energy. The dancers (Farah Jacobs, Humaira Sima, Kay-Lin Lawrence, Fasil Asamamw, Tara Buffkins, Jenna Gore, Yanela Cengani, Azraa Slarmie, Rebecca Klaasen, Bongi Mkhwananzi) were fabulous and enthusiastic and had the audience tapping their feet to the beat with dances to: Bye Bye; Best Song Ever, Beauty and the Beat; Masterpiece and Sexy Back. Mrs Kolstelac and the choir (Elizabeth Tatushe, Nikilitha Mantungwa, Jade Vera-Dias, Mackensie Chothia, Farirai Hlatyawayo, Panashe Ndhlovu, Panashe Marimari, Gemma Mills, Asha Coz, Anovuyo Sithembile, Sadrine Theron, Kuhle Payi, Rebecca Stevens) were simply beautiful. Their rendition of the much loved popular Cups song and the classic Tale as old as Time were breathtaking

and so soulful. The group is full of talented singers. Each actor, from the smallest role to the largest, had their star moments and knew exactly what needed to be done. They took the stage with flair and true dramatic fashion, turning their mistakes into humorous pieces. Beauty and the Beast has probably been done thousands of time yet the audience enjoyed every minute of it; smiling throughout and wanting to sing along to the songs.

Beauty and the Beast- Sibusiso and Shantal

Narrators: Aaliyah Saal, Ayla Maharaj-Goodman, Jemma Pieterson

The Wicked Witch - Aneeqah McDonald

Beauty & The Beast - A Mesmerising Musical

On the 21st October, a group of people came to our school called The peace runners. They said they wanted to spread peace around the world. They came from all over the globe, China, USA, New Zealand, Swaziland, Greece and South Africa.

They said famous people held the torch, like former president Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth and Jacob Zuma. They taught us a song and sang another. We were the first school to be visited in Africa! When they are done with the whole run they are going to the tip of Mount Kilamanjaro. Every child in the school held the torch in their classrooms after the talk. Famous people from all over the world have held the torch and have made a wish for peace.Written by Joshua Wickham & Caitlin Williams, Gr 3

A Visit From the Peace Runners

The speech and drama club (Gr 1 2) get together every Wednesday afternoon with their coach Georgia Summers from the Sunshine speech and drama club. The club has been together since the beginning of the year and have been working on many different poems and

projection skills. The children have come out and awed us with their talent and have inspired others to try their hand at acting. The children have recently put together a little show class, showing their acting skills, story telling and diverse range of poems.

Sunshine Speech & Drama Club

On Tuesday 5 November, the petting zoo came to Sea Point Primary. The foundation phase children were so excited to spend some time touching, feeding and grooming the farm animals which had made themselves comfortable on the field. Thank you to Mrs Buffkins for organising this exciting day.

The Petting Zoo I saw farm animals. The farm animals were cute, fluffy and soft. I touched a guinea pig. It was special because it had different paws, colour eyes and spiky hair. I also touched a sheep, it was fluffy. I fed the rabbit, guinea pig and the pig. Nouraah Mohamad, Gr 3

The Petting Zoo Comes to Sea Point

Jeffrey Moshodi with a guinea pig.

Luke Stanley grooming the sheep.

Zoe Stevens with a guinea pig.

Siyasanda Notenga with a guinea pig.

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