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Newsletter 24/2017 19 October 2017 Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners We have noticed that many learners at Rand Park are not eating correctly and seem to be reluctant to ensure that they get the proper nutrition needed to excel at school. The popular saying “you are what you eat” stands true when describing our physical existence and our capacity to focus and perform our daily activities. We require energy to perform involuntary activities, such as breathing and digestion, as well as voluntary activities like reading, writing and running.

On average a high school learner needs between 2000-2800 calories per day, depending on their gender, rate of cellular respiration and level of activity. When a teenager is exceeding or not meeting this daily dietary requirement, this not only affects his/her growth and brain development, but can contribute toward developing illnesses and health risks including high or low blood pressure; obesity; diabetes; heart disease; cancer and depression.

To recognise an eating disorder, parents should be aware of the following behavioural and physical warning signs:

Constant obsession/repetitive cues concerning weight gain and loss

Skipping meals

Binge eating

Evidence of vomiting or laxative abuse

Social withdrawal

Rapid weight loss

Fainting/dizziness

Fatigue and dark rings around the eyes

Inability to focus

The most sustainable energy source for teenagers is found in the carbohydrates/starches food group. Carbohydrates such as pasta, potatoes, breads and rice should form part of all meals and should not be neglected. Other major food groups which are important in the diet include fruit and vegetables (a source of fibre, vitamins and minerals), meat, chicken, fish and beans (sources of protein) and milk and dairy foods (sources of calcium and minerals). Sugary treats are recommended for an occasional spoil but should not be eaten daily. At the best of times, teenagers can be challenging to communicate with, not to mention trivial over matters like a healthy diet. However, it is our responsibility to inform them of the importance of eating correctly. The following suggestions may encourage your child to become more involved in healthy food choices: include them when you go grocery shopping; involve them in meal preparation; ensure that they pack a healthy school lunch; and encourage them to create a food diary so that they can record what they eat every day. Let’s do what we can to ensure that our children are prepared mentally and physically for their transformation from adolescents to adults. Yours sincerely MISS M OBERHOLSTER EDUCATOR: LO & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notice of Annual General Meeting: 25 October

The second Annual General Meeting of the Rand Park High School Governing Body will be held on Wednesday, 25 October 2017, at 19h00, in the School Pavilion. AGENDA

1 Welcome 2 Apologies 3 Confirmation of previous minutes 4 Chairman’s report 5 Principal’s report 6 Presentation of budget for financial year 2018 7 Request for approval of the budget, for agreement

on school fees for 2018 and the exemption procedure

RCL Food Drive

Please support our annual Food Drive to collect non-perishable food items to make up gift hampers for our ground staff who maintain the school facilities.

Items may be handed to: Mrs Naudé – P3 or Grade 9 Tutor Office Mrs Matthysen - F6B

Thrift Shop Trading Hours Prior to Exams

20 October: 10h45 - 11h15 25 October: 10h30 - 11h00; 13h00 - 13h30 27 October: 10h45 - 11h15 1 November: 10h30 - 11h00; 13h00 - 13h30

Good quality schoolwear at affordable prices.

RPHS Bomber Jackets

A reminder that RPHS Bomber jackets may not be worn in the 1st and 4th school terms. Learners may wear the jackets en route to school during rainy weather, however, the

jackets may not be worn at school.

Textbook and Stationery Requirements

Please refer to the D6 School Communicator and the School’s website for details of the textbook and stationery requirements, per grade, for 2018. Click here for the website

link: http://randparkhigh.co.za/textbooks/

EMS Olympiad Results

Congratulations to Kira Butt, Tumelo Mahuma and Kristan Nyar who participated in the provincial Grade 8 EMS Olympiad on Saturday, 23 September. After a close tie-breaker, they were placed second in the competition and thus in the province!

Rand Park learners participated in the Eisteddfod Cultural Festival held over September and October. We are pleased that this year we had more learners participating, with a wider variety of items performed. It is a great way to develop talent and self-confidence. Singing Isabella Smith: Two Pop songs and a Folk song – Diplomas

Song from a Broadway musical and another Pop song – Gold

Téya Poulsen: Pop song – Gold Lauren Hall: R&B song – Gold Mikara Govender: Pop song – Silver Dancing Isabella Smith: Lyrical dance and an African dance – Diplomas Speech and Drama Jemma Pollock: Slam Poetry – Silver Olivia Davies: Lyric poem and a Narrative poem – Diplomas

Comic monologue and a Dramatic monologue – Diplomas

Public Speaking Olivia Davies: Persuasive speech – Diploma Olivia Davies: Informative speech – Diploma Kimera Govender: Informative speech – Diploma Saige Fourie: Informative speech – Gold Jaime Coles: Informative speech – Gold Catherine Namponya: Inspirational speech – Gold Wandile Sebothoma: Inspirational speech – Gold Megan Rushworth: Inspirational speech – Silver Congratulations to all the performers, especially those who won Diplomas for their outstanding performances. It takes a lot of practise, hard work and talent to perform these items and they do all the work themselves.

Well done!

Eisteddfod Results

RAND PARK’S GOT TALENT

Two sold-out shows and 42 acts! This year’s Rand Park’s Got Talent show was a resounding success. Learners used the stage to “Celebrate their Talent” and the variety of talent was excellent. Audiences were entertained by poetry (some of which was self-written), dancers (contemporary, African, hip-hop, acro, popping and fight ballet), singers, magicians and soundtrack animation. Congratulations to each of our young stars!

SPORTS RESULTS

Cricket Wednesday, 11 October 1st Team vs Edenglen Edenglen batted first and scored 24 all out Rand Park batted second and scored 25 for 2 wickets Rand Park won by 8 wickets Notable performances: Austyn Howes took 8 wickets for 9 runs in 4 overs. This includes 4 wickets in 4 balls U15A vs Krugersdorp Lost to Krugersdorp by 55 runs U14A vs Noordheuwel Rand Park batted first and scored 47 all out Noordheuwel batted second and scored 51 for 1 Rand Park lost by 9 wickets Saturday, 14 October vs Waterstone 1st Team Rand Park batted first and were 90 all out Waterstone batted second and scored 92 for 2 wickets Rand Park lost by 8 wickets U14A Rand Park batted first and scored 175 all out Waterstone batted second and scored 178 for 4 wickets Rand Park lost by 6 wickets Notable performances: Matthew Burrows scored 31 runs Brydon Anderson scored 25 runs /continued

vs Gauteng Development 2nd Team Gauteng Development batted first and scored 122 all out Rand Park batted second and scored 80 all out Rand Park lost by 42 runs U15A Lost to Gauteng Development by 5 wickets

Swimming A Team Northcliff – 491 Fourways – 413 Trinityhouse – 361 Rand Park – 336

Boys’ Water Polo Friday, 13 October 1st Team vs Beaulieu Won 10-2 Wednesday, 18 October 1st Team vs Benoni Won 6-2

We are aware that certain results are outstanding. Please accept our apologies for this. The results are being finalised and will be published in the next newsletter. Sports enquiries: Mr Adelaine – Sports Co-ordinator

Steve.adelaine@randparkhigh.co.za

Boys’ Tennis Friday, 22 September vs HeronBridge A Team Lost 45-54 vs De La Salle B B Team Lost 46-53 Friday, 13 October vs Waterstone A Team Lost 33-66 Monday, 16 October vs Hyde Park B Team Lost 22-77 vs Greenside C Team Won 53-46

SPORTS RESULTS

Girls’ Tennis

Tuesday, 10 October vs St Mary’s A Team Lost 27-36 B Team Lost 11-52 Tuesday, 17 October vs King David Linksfield A Team Lost 25-38 B Team Lost 8-55

Golf Friday, 13 October St Stithians 46 points Northcliff 31 points Rand Park 24 points Monday, 16 October Rand Park 15 points Northcliff 15 points

Crawford 5 points

CLASSIFIEDS

DOMESTIC: Anna is looking for part-time domestic work on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Please contact her on 073-563-9250 or 060-652-7366. TO LET: Large open-plan bachelor flat available from 1 December 2017 in Randpark Ridge, close to Spar. Includes one covered parking bay, two-plate gas stove, space for washing machine and single door fridge. No oven. Water included in rental amount with a prepaid electricity unit in flat. Suitable for single person with no children. Rental R5000 per month with a R5000 deposit required. Contact Dennise on 082-373-6502.

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enquiries may be sent to Mrs Kerr via email:

rphs@randparkhigh.co.za

RPHS VACANCY – BOYS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEACHER

Qualified teacher who is able to teach Physical Education plus at least one academic subject

SACE registered Sporting credentials - Cricket and Rugby

coaching experience highly advantageous

Candidates may submit your CV to rphs@randparkhigh.co.za by no later than 25 October 2017. Please include qualification certificates, SACE registration details plus

contactable references.