exciting news for our band, basement 8! · eeo public speaking competition results on 27 august...
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Newsletter 26/2016 15 September 2016 Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners This term is coming to an end and Spring has arrived. I am, yet again, humbled by all the wonderful things the learners are achieving. Behind every learner is a diligent and caring parent/caregiver. Thank you for raising individuals who are so interesting. I frequently get the remark that it must be difficult to work with teenagers. I can honestly say that I believe that working as an educator remains the most energizing, creative and rewarding occupation because it offers the opportunity to work with the souls and minds of many young human beings. The subject that I teach focuses on the creativity of a child and there is an abundance of untapped creativity in every single child. It’s so sad for me that many teenagers don’t think of themselves as creative and talented. Somewhere, during the schooling process, they were discouraged from being creative by a system or an adult, and they stopped trying. Nobody has a clue what the world will look like in 50 years, but I am certain that creativity will be as important as literacy in order to succeed in the future. I believe that few of the jobs we do now will exist in their current format and that being creative will help to secure future employment. Children should be able to take a chance on ideas and not be frightened of making mistakes. All children are artists when they are young; it’s important to foster that creativity and encourage them to stay creative as they mature into young adults.
It’s also important to do things that you like and are passionate about. If you are naturally good at doing something creative, please encourage your children to do it too and to enjoy it. Original ideas, that offer real value, need to come from a space where learners can be themselves; can make mistakes; are enthusiastic about their work and can experiment with new ideas. If every teacher and every parent understands this, the world will be a happier place for young people. Encouraging learners to work hard, play hard and ‘create’ hard will contribute toward a happy childhood. Intelligence is not only measured by the academic system; it’s far more than what is taught at school and requires encouragement in order to develop. The gift of the human imagination is invaluable. Yours sincerely MRS A VON MALTITZ HOD: CREATIVE & VISUAL ARTS
Exciting news for our band, Basement 8!
See page 2 for
full details.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
EEO PUBLIC SPEAKING
COMPETITION RESULTS
On 27 August 2016, five public speakers from Grade 9 and 10, accompanied by Mrs Matthysen and enthusiastic parents, set off at 06h30 on the journey to Witbank to participate in the final round of the Emalahleni English Orators’ competition. The day was long and the standard high, with the final adjudication for the Senior Speakers taking place at approximately 15h00. Our learners made Rand Park proud. Amira Jadwat, Jabulile Mbanjwa, Robyn Erwee and Kelsey Meyer achieved Gold Certificates and Layla Khan achieved a Gold Diploma; the highest award.
Well done girls!
Notice of the Governing Body AGM
Written notice of the School Governing Body’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) was distributed via email to all parents earlier this week. Please be advised that the AGM will take place on 12 October, 2016 at 19h00 in the School Pavilion.
A quorum equating to 15% of the current parent body needs to be constituted in order for this meeting to proceed. Should this not be achieved, a second AGM (for which no quorum is required) will be scheduled and held two weeks later on 26 October 2016. Parents will be notified accordingly.
RCL Community Campaigns
Santa ShoeBox Project Grade 8s and 9s – please remember to contribute money or items (such as toothpaste or soap) toward the Santa Shoebox Project collection so that we can make Christmas a little happier for a needy child.
Tops & Tags for Wheelchairs
Please donate used plastic bottle tops and bread tags. These must be handed in to register teachers on Tuesday mornings. Once sufficient tags and tops have been collected, a wheelchair will be donated to charity to support someone in need.
WATCH!
Basement 8’s Audition for SA’s Got Talent
South Africa’s biggest talent show – SA’s Got Talent – is searching for the country’s next biggest star and we are very proud to announce that Basement 8, Rand Park’s resident band, has auditioned for the 2016 season of the talent show.
Be sure to watch their audition which will be flighted this Sunday, 18 September at 18h05 on eTV. SA’s Got Talent is South Africa’s most competitive talent battle that sources singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and jaw-dropping acts that amaze and entertain the judges and audience. Please use the SA’s Got Talent social media platforms provided at the end of the show to show your support.
SPORTS RESULTS: PRESTIGE ATHLETICS
Congratulations to every learner who participated in Prestige Athletics last week. The following individuals/teams received medals and/or trophies: Open Girls: Unathi Ndlovu 800m Silver 200m Bronze 400m Bronze Kyra Palmer-Jones 100m Bronze 200m Silver Micah Forsythe 1500m Silver U17 Girls: Tshiamo Loate 100m Silver U15 Girls: Channing du Plessis 100m Gold 200m Gold Junior Female Sprinter of the Day Samantha Thomas 100m Silver 200m Silver 400m Silver U14 Girls 4x100m Relay Bronze U15 Girls 4x100m Relay Gold
U15 Boys 4x100m Relay Silver
SPORTS FIXTURES & RESULTS
The following sports fixtures have
been scheduled for the week ahead:
Boys’ Tennis Monday, 19 September C Team vs Heronbridge @ RPHS
Friday, 23 September A Team vs King David Linksfield @ RPHS
B Team vs Bryanston A @ Bryanston
Girls’ Water Polo Monday, 19 September vs St Peter’s @ RPHS
Wednesday, 21 September vs St Mary’s and St Stithians @ St Stithians
Indoor Hockey Saturday, 17 September @ Dainfern 16h00
Sports-related enquiries: Mr Steve Adelaine.
Email: [email protected]
Indoor Hockey Results Saturday, 10 September vs Purple Panthers Lost 0-13 Cricket Results 1st Team Quadrangular Tournament Wednesday, 7 September vs Fourways Rand Park batted first and scored 182 for 5 wickets in 20 overs Fourways batted second and were all out for 138 Rand Park won by 44 runs Notable performances: Dylan Reabow scored 77 runs from 39 balls Cameron Brunner scored 42 from 26 balls Ronan Kedian took 5 wickets for 11 runs. This included four wickets in four balls bowled. Thursday, 8 September vs Northcliff Northcliff batted first and scored 187 for 2 wickets in 20 overs Rand Park batted second and scored 112 all out Rand Park lost by 75 runs Notable performances: Cameron Brunner scored 48 runs off 44 balls Saturday, 10 September U14A vs Northcliff Rand Park batted first and scored 108 all out Northcliff batted second and scored 109 for 5 wickets Rand Park lost by 5 wickets Notable performances: Bryan Robinson scored 33 runs
Girls’ Tennis Results
Tuesday, 13 September vs St Mary’s A Team Won 33-30 B Team Lost 9-54
HALL OF FAME
Gauteng Gryphon
Selection
Paula-Ivana Rebelo (Grade 11) has been
selected to represent the Gauteng Gryphon
Squad for Indoor Hockey and will be attending
the 2016 Pro Series Indoor (PSI) Hockey
Nationals in Cape Town as well as the PSI
Gauteng All Star tournament.
Best wishes Paula – make us proud!
Hannah excels
once again!
Hannah Oosthuizen (Grade 9) won 5 silver
metals and placed 2nd overall at the
Central Gauteng Gymnastics tournament
held at Wits University on Saturday, 27
August where she was awarded Central
Gauteng Provincial Colours for Rhythmic
Gymnastics. She subsequently participated
in the Gauteng Provincial tournament, held
last weekend, and has been selected to
represent Gauteng at the National
Gymnastic Games tournament to be held
at Cape Town during October 2016.
Rand Park High School does not endorse
any advertiser or sponsor’s product or service.
Advertising enquiries: [email protected]
CLASSIFIEDS
BATTLING IN MATHS OR SCIENCE? Shannon
Meinel, Rand Park’s 2015 top student is offering
tutoring in these subjects at reasonable rates.
Contact Shannon on 082-747-3929 or
FOR SALE: Opel Astra Sport 2008. White,
immaculate condition. Aircon, cruise control, service
history, steering wheel controls etc. 156 000km.
R110 000. Contact Tony on 083-639-1233 or
HONEYDEW DRAPERS SCHOOL WEAR: Visit us
for all your school uniform requirements, at excellent
prices! Honeydew Shopping Centre, cnr Beyers
Naude & Blueberry Streets, Honeydew. Contact
(011) 795-1617.
MATRIC DANCE SUITS: For excellent quality and a
huge variety of suits visit The Designer Warehouse, 1
Lees Street, Wynberg, Sandton. Visit our website:
www.thedesignerwarehouse.co.za.
Tel (011) 024-0992.
POOL SERVICES: Need a reliable pool cleaning
service that supplies chemicals and keeps the pool
sparkling? References available. Contact Tradesman
on 084-726-5817 or email [email protected] for an
appointment and free assessment.
SCHOLASTIC, SUBJECT CHOICE & CAREER
ASSESSMENTS: Samantha Furniss, Clinical
Psychologist, Randpark Ridge. Psycho-
Educational Assessments for general
academic/learning difficulties, subject choice and
career assessments. Psychotherapy for children
and adolescents. Contracted to most medical
schemes. Contact Sam for further information on
072-597-7125 or e-mail: [email protected]
STUDENTS SCHOOLWEAR & SPORTS: (opp.
Trinity School) Trinity Village Shopping Center,
Beyers Naude Drive, Cnr Eastwood Street,
Randparkridge. For the best prices on quality
Schoolwear, Sports and stationery. Efficient and
friendly service. All uniforms in stock. Open 7
days a week. Contact us on (011) 795-4305 or
www.studentsschoolwear.co.za
THE CRICKET COACHES: Private Cricket
coaching at Randburg Cricket Club. We cater for
cricketers of all skill levels. Come learn to play
your game to the best of your ability. Please
contact us on [email protected] or visit
our website: www.cricketcoaches.co.za.