fairmont focus 22: 23 july 2015

CIRCULAR NO. 22

23 June 2015

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)

“THE ONLY DISABILITY IN LIFE

IS A BAD ATTITUDE.”

Scott Hamilton

Headboy Aydon Poole and Headgirl Kayleen Adams

welcome Theresa Schuller (middle), an exchange student from Germany.

1) ACADEMICS

Welcome back to school to all our Fairmont families. We trust that everyone had a good time with their families, and that our pupils are well rested to deal with the content of Term 3.

The holiday recess was productive for many of our pupils and teachers. We had a successful tour to Westering in Port Elizabeth, and outstanding news from some of our other sporting disciplines. Well done to our hockey players who were selected for the South African sides! We are truly proud of your efforts.

Our reports for the June examinations will be released today, and the ILST programme of assistance for those who did not achieve optimally will be set in motion.

For our matrics, a very busy time lies ahead as they prepare for their trial examinations and the final examinations that follow shortly after.

Parents are reminded of the academic consultative evenings next week and we hope that you make plans to meet the teachers of your children.

We wish all our pupils a productive term and hope that they will give their very best with respect to their academics.

FAIRMONT SETTLERS CONTACT

A Fairmont Focus Special Edition : The Settlers Contact was sent to all parents regarding the sport derby to be held this coming Saturday, 25 July 2015.

Please note that this day is compulsory for ALL learners.

CONGRATULATIONS

Mr Dingley was blessed with the birth of his 5th Grandchild (and his third granddaughter) Faye. We wish Faye and the family everything of the very best.

Mrs Bianca Rabi (nee Cillie) got

married during the July holidays. We

hope the day was everything she ever

dreamed of, and wish her and Johan a

lifetime of happiness.

MATRIC FOCUS

35 TEACHING DAYS TO FINAL EXAMS

School Holidays

Public Holidays

Matrics writing exams

July (6 Days)

August (19 Days)

September (3 Days)

Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa



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October (7 Days)

November

December




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25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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27 28 29 30 31

2) TEST DAYS TERM 3

JULY 2015 TESTS

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

26 27 TEST

8-Afrikaans

9-English

10-Afrikaans

11-Afrikaans

12-Accounting

28 29 30 TEST

8-English

9-Afrikaans

10-History

11-CAT Theory

12-Maths/Maths Lit

31

AUGUST 2015 TESTS


1

2 3 TEST

8-Natural Sciences 9-Maths

10-Maths

11-Accounting 12-English

4 5 6 TEST

8-Maths 9-EMS

10-Business Studies

11-Consumer St. 12-History

7 8

9

National

Women’s

Day

10 Public Holiday 11 TEST

8-Technology 9-English

10-Physical Sc.

11-Life Sciences 12-Visual Art

12 13 NO TEST 14 15

16 17 TEST

8-Maths 9-Natural Sciences

10-Accounting

11-Physical Sc.

12-Consumer St.

18 19 20 TEST

8-EMS 9-Technology

10-History

11-IT Theory

12-Life Sciences

21

Gr.10 Assembly 11-Maths (Ass.)

12-Geography

22

AUGUST 2015 TESTS


23 24 TEST

8-English 9-Maths

10-English

11-Geography/Mus. 12-IT Theory

25

10-IT Prac

26

10-CAT Prac

27 TEST

8-History 9-Geography

10-Visual Art

11-English 12-Design

28

Gr.9 Assembly

29

30 31 TEST

8-Geography 9-History

10-Design

11-History

12-Exams start

SEPTEMBER 2015


1 2 3 TEST

8-Afrikaans

9-Creative Arts

10-Geography/Music 11-Design

4

10-Afr. (Ass)

5

6 7 TEST

8-Creative Arts 9-Maths

10-IT Theory

11-Visual Art

8 9 10 TEST

8-English 9-Natural Sciences

10-Maths/Maths Lit

11-IT Prac

11

Gr. 12 LO (CAT) exam

12

13 14 TEST

8-English

9-Afrikaans 10-Life Sciences

11-Business Studies

15

ANA – Gr. 8 Eng.

16

ANA – Gr. 9 Eng.

17 TEST

8-ANA Gr. 8 Maths

9-Maths 10-CAT Theory

11-CAT Theory

18

9-ANA Gr. 9 Maths

19

20 21 TEST

8-Maths 9-English

10-Consumer St.

11-Maths/Maths Lit

22

12-Final Design Prac

exam (8:00-17:00)

23

8-11-MARKS DUE

12- Design Final Prac

exam (8:00-17:00)

24 Heritage Day 25 School Holiday 26

27 28 TEST

8-Maths

9-Maths 10-History

11-Afrikaans

12-Vis Art Final Prac

exam (8:00-17:00)

29


exam (8:00-17:00)

30


exam (8:00-17:00)

OCTOBER 2015 TESTS


1 2

SCHOOLS CLOSE

3

PLEASE NOTE!

All pupils are required to be at school at the regular time - 07h55 - even if they are not writing a test. This time will be used for consolidation or tasks organized by various subject departments.

All parents are asked to please be aware that when your child misses a Monday or a Thursday test, a relevant chemist slip (the date on the slip must pertain to the pupil’s absenteeism and medication bought), a certificate from the clinic or a doctor’s certificate is required. A medical certificate from either the clinic or the doctor is applicable for missing any exam. A note from you excusing your child from school for the days missed is also required.

Grade 9 and Matric pupils must produce a doctor’s certificate for tests and exams missed as these are the two exit phases and their marks are externally moderated by the Education Department.

Learners are not allowed to go home immediately after a test if they are ill. They have to stay until first break. If they are ill, then they should not come to school. A doctor’s certificate will be required.

3) IMPORTANT NOTICE : GENERAL CALENDAR : 3RD TERM

Sat, 25 Jul Settlers Contact (A)

Mon, 27 Jul Gr. 8 & Gr. 9 Parent meeting

Teddington (UK) Tour

Tue, 28 Jul Gr. 10 – 12 Parent meeting

Guildford (UK) Tour

Wed, 29 Jul Gr.11 Life Sciences excursion

Mon, 3 Aug Blundell’s (UK) Tour

Thu, 6 Aug Four schools’ music evening (Stellenbosch)

Wed, 12 Aug Annual Production

Thu, 13 Aug Annual Production

Fri, 14 Aug Annual Production Gala Evening

Edgemead Derby (A)

Sat, 15 Aug Edgemead Derby (A)

Tue, 18 Aug Gr. 9 Subject Choices

Wed, 19 Aug Winter Sport photos

Thu, 20 Aug Academic Honours Dinner

Blood Clinic

Tue, 25 Aug Cultural Awards

Mon, 31 Aug Gr. 12 Exams start

Sat, 5 Sep Past Pupils’ Sport Day

Mon, 21 Sep Girls’ Choir Festival

Mon, 28 Sep Winter Sport Awards

Thu, 1 Oct Matric Dance

Fri, 2 Oct Schools Close

4) WELCOME TO YOUTH ALPHA

Two of the greatest questions mankind has ever asked, has been: "What on Earth am I here for?", and "What is my purpose in life?" The Alpha Course is designed to create a space where questions like these can be asked and answered.

Alpha is a 10 week course that will be running on Friday nights at Fairmont High School. It will be taking place at 19h00 in the Upper MPC (Multi-Purpose Centre) and is open to all high schoolers who want a safe space to talk about life, faith and God.

Meals will be provided on these nights (donations accepted - R30 - BUT not required). This is an open course for all schools and so we encourage you to come along for the journey. All people from all walks of life with all beliefs are welcome! See you at 19h00 on 24 July 2015!

5) GRADE 9 SUBJECT CHOICE MEETING

On 18 August at 7pm the grade 9s of 2015 will be gathering in the Student Centre for a subject choice meeting where they will learn about their options for the future. If you have a career that you are passionate about and are willing to share your experiences, please contact the school office so that you can be available to share a little bit about your career before or after the meeting with learners and parents who wish to ask questions. Let us help our youth to make informed decisions about their future. We would love to hear from doctors, geologists, lawyers, engineers, designers to name but a few.

Please e-mail your details to [email protected]

6) MADCO FUNDRAISER : BARNYARD : ROCK ROYALTY

As part of our annual fundraising initiative in benefit for the Matric Dance, the Matric Dance Committee has been actively selling tickets for a show at the Barnyard Theatre (Willowbridge) entitled ROCK ROYALTY. We would like to encourage you to buy a ticket to this enjoyable performance taking place on Saturday, 1 August 2015. Tickets are sold at R140-00 per ticket. The doors will open at 18h30 and the show will commence at 20h00.

Feel free to pack a picnic basket, and drinks are only to be purchased at the cash bar.

Thank you to all who support us in our efforts to make the Matric Dance of 2015 a truly memorable event.

ROCK ROYALTY

A Tribute to flamboyant Rock Stars

Get ready for an explosion of electric charge as we pay tribute to the flamboyant and outrageous music legends of our time. Rock Royalty will give you a music experience close to the real thing! Watch and hear this 10-piece cast pay tribute to legends: Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Pink, George Michael, Prince, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Lenny Kravitz, Whitney Houston, and many more.

So if you are into danger and excitement on stage – put yourself out on a limb and get down to see the awesome new Barnyard Theatre show: Rock Royalty and you will be rocked till eternity!

Book your ticket by Friday, 26 June 2015.

mailto:[email protected]

7) INTERACT SOCIETY

Please come and join the Interact Society as we hold our first Knitting Drive in celebration of Mandela Day.

Where: The Upper MPC

When: Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Time: 14h35 – 16h00

Bring: Knitting Needles

Everyone is welcome and with this drive we will be knitting squares for blankets which will go towards the homeless via the Dandelion Project.

Tea and coffee will be supplied. We hope to see you there!

8) LITERARY SOCIETY : POETRY EVENING

9) FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL SHOP NEWS

New stock item available

Girls ladderless (non-run) stockings at only R60.00. They are long lasting, extra strength, contoured leg and with elastane (S – XL). We also supply the ‘normal’ stockings at only R27.00 (S – XXL).

Don’t forget our winter items:

Secret socks – worn under the girl’s stockings @ R15.00

Gloves @ R35.00

Scarves @ R70.00

Blankets @ R65.00

Supporters rain jacket @ R250.00

Supporters rain poncho @ R250.00

For any enquiries, please contact Mrs Sparks on 021 975 2356.

10) CULTURAL TOUR TO ITALY

17 Learners and 2 staff members travelled to Italy on the 2015 Cultural Tour.

The group is at the top of a Tuscan hill while visiting the Arcetri observatory. While we are enjoying the chills of Winter, this touring party were enjoying sweltering heat.

These learners and their chaperones will be returning tomorrow.

11) MR & MISS FHS - SPONSORSHIP

23 July 2015

ATTENTION: Manager / Owner of Business Concerned

Dear Sponsor

LETTER OF SPONSORSHIP

Please accept this letter as our request for sponsorship.

In March 2016, Fairmont High School is hosting our annual Mr & Miss Fairmont in the Durbanville area.

Mr & Miss Fairmont is certainly one of the most prestigious events on our school calendar. This evening

of glitz and glamour is very well attended by pupils, parents and the greater Durbanville community.

We would be grateful if you could sponsor our prestigious event with any of the following:

Gift vouchers

Dinner for two

Make-overs (such as hair, make-up, nails, etc)

Spa Treatments

Movie tickets

Electronic equipment

Monetary sponsorship

We would like to thank you for taking the time to review our application.

All queries may be directed to the email address below.

Kind regards

Mrs B. Soga Mr B. Zeilinga Mr R H Dingley EVENT CO-ORDINATOR EVENT CO-ORDINATOR PRINCIPAL [email protected] [email protected]

Fairmont High School

Private Bag X11, Durbanville, 7551 Medway, Durbell, Durbanville, 7550

Tel: (021) 976-1147 Fax: (021) 976-835 E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.fairmont.co.za

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12) GRADE 10 : COMMUNITY SERVICE

13) DRUMMIES

During the July holidays, our Fairmont Drummies squad performed at Nationals and obtained 8th position, a very successful result for the squad. The girls produced some beautiful displays and were great ambassadors for Fairmont High School.

Well done, ladies!

14) ANNUAL PRODUCTION 2015 : DEADLY DEVIOUS DOMESTICATION

Annual Production 2015

Deadly devious domestication

12 & 13 AUGUST – R40 PER TICKET 14 AUGUST – GALA EVENING R100 PER TICKET

The housekeepers and butlers of an upper-class neighbourhood of East Village are shaken to

the core when they, together with their employers, become the suspects of a heinous murder.

They are all impressed and uncomfortable to be forced into the limelight. They conduct their

own investigation – mainly by satirically commenting and analysing the nature of their

employers’ characters and lifestyles.

This satire pokes fun with various stereotypes whilst the detective desperately tries to solve

the crime. As an outsider, his task is almost impossible and he finds it difficult to infiltrate this

closely knit community to get to the facts and find what has truly happened.

Tickets on sale from 27 July at the payments

office!

15) LIBRARIAN’S CHOICE

COMING HOME

by Karen Kingsbury

The Baxters make plans to come together for a summer lakeside reunion in celebration of John Baxter’s seventieth birthday. But before the big day, the unthinkable happens. As the Baxter Family rallies together, memories come to light in the grief-stricken hours of waiting and praying, memories that bring healing and hope during a time when darkness may otherwise have had the final word. In a season that changes all of them, the brilliance of family love overshadows the valley of heartache. Along the way, secrets are revealed, and the truth about the Baxter Family history is finally made known. Ultimately, in this portrait of family love, the Baxters cling to each other and to God’s promise of forever.

16) NATURAL BEAUTY AND AWSUM NEWSPAPER COMPETITION

The AWSUM newspaper, in collaboration with Natural Beauty, has a competition running in which schools have the opportunity to WIN R10 000 and Fairmont is a finalist!

For Fairmont to receive as many votes as possible all you have to do is go to the Natural Beauty Facebook page, “like” the page and post “Fairmont High School”.

There will be a live draw held at Fairmont on the 14th of August during assembly. Students who voted will also go into a draw for other prizes on the day! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Vote for Fairmont today.

17) MY SCHOOL NEWS

Records once again show that we have raised R8,909.28 this month, against R7,654.42 last month.

718 supporters raised funds for us this month, whilst 704 supporters used their MySchool card to support us last month.

Thank you Fairmont family and friends.

18) LANDSDIENS

Landsdiens

Land Service WES-KAAP / WESTERN CAPE 23 July 2015

Amana - Hermanus

28 - 30 August 2015

Dear parent/guardian

The Land Service is going camping!

Students are invited to attend the Land Service camp taking place on the weekend of 28 -30 August 2015 in Hermanus. There they will be joining Land Service members from clubs all over the Western Cape and participating in a variety of fun activities and games.

Campers will be leaving for the weekend on Friday the 28th of August directly after school and returning on Sunday morning on the 30th of August.

All students who would like to join, must please R.S.V.P. before 14 August 2015 with Miss Matthee in Prefab 4.

Costs:

Land Service Membership fee: R70

Camp: R300

Transportation: R200 * maximum amount

Total: R570

Camp monies and membership fees are directly payable to Land Service Western Cape or to the finance office.

Transportation fees are paid to the relevant party on the day of travel.

Please send proof of payment to [email protected] or give directly to Miss Matthee.

Banking details:

Account name: Landsdiens Wes-Kaap

Bank: ABSA

Branch Code: 632 005

Account Number: 550 490 129

Please use Fairmont and your name as reference.

Kind regards Miss Matthee


19) HOCKEY UMPIRES COURSE

20) SOCCER REPORT : BOYS’ 1ST TEAM – EAST LONDON TOUR

This holiday our U19 soccer boys took part in a tour to East London. The tour was extremely successful. The boys came through with a good set of results winning two, losing two, and drawing one.

They scored five goals while conceding just two.

The tour was an excellent experience as the competition was intense. Despite this, they fought as a team and dominated all of the games, and unfortunately their goal scoring abilities let them down.

Congratulations to the U19 football boys on their great performance. Keep up the hard work!

21) RUGBY REPORT

1st Team : Fairmont vs Hamlets RFC (Away) - 18 July 2015

What an awesome friendly season game this turned out to be. The spirit throughout the morning was fantastic even though results did not go Fairmont’s way.

Fairmont had recently returned from a rather successful tour to P.E. earlier in the holidays. The side welcomed a much needed break from all the bumps and bruises. This resulted in a rather slow start to return to practices with some still sick/injured or away on holiday.

However, during warm up on this frisky fresh morning, the boys appeared in high spirits despite witnessing some tough opposition throughout the various age groups earlier. Our opposition appeared much larger and more physical in stature.

The game got underway just after 11am and this much fancied hosts were seriously in the mood for running with their athletic looking backs. It was however Fairmont who drew the first points and dominated most of the possession up front. Early points were put on the board and, despite the dominance, Fairmont struggled to convert into points after spending a large amount of time within the Hamlets 22m area.

There was some great enterprise rugby being played by both sides. At the break, Fairmont held onto a good lead but this was soon eradicated by one or two small errors, losing a scrum on their own 22m which eventually resulted in a good try by Hamlets; a few missed tackles; and one or two players being caught out of position. Despite some dubious calls made by the ref and the loss, Fairmont can feel satisfied with the outing, and a few individuals really stood out. The forwards, Austin in the line outs, props scrummed well and Mark had a pretty good game with Basjan close on his heels. The backs however showed tremendous character and the centre pairing of Jordan and Cade proved to be awesome on attack and defense with some good defense from Siba. The eventual Man of the Match from Fairmont’s perspective was undoubtedly Keegan van Rensburg. WOW, what an outstanding performance in defense and on attack.

Despite the loss and some good tries scored by:

Mark Fairhurst x2

Basjan Swanepoel x1

Converted by:

Cade Paul x1 Conversion / x1 Penalty

FINAL SCORE: Fairmont 20 : 24 Hamlets RFC

It has to be said that our hosts HAMLET RFC played with some great passion, desire and flair, and displayed some good running and handling skills. The manner and spirit in which this game was played and the display of sportsmanship by both teams really kept a nice local crowd well entertained. It would be a great annual outing before a Derby each year.

Thanks once again to our enthusiastic passionate hosts.

22) HOCKEY REPORT

Jessica Rossouw and Gabriela Girls celebrating with Julia who Jordaan (WP U16 North) saved the showdowns in the Final

Julia Masureik made the U17 Kyle Friester, Erin Lombard, Luke Jervis, High Performance training Devon Keys, Samuels Peters (WP U18B)

squad and won IPT

Courtney Sinclair and Our WP U16 Boys Brigeet Benadie

(Bronze Medal WP U18 North)

Jenna Stuart, Julia Hoal, Lynda Portelli, Caitlyn Browne (WP U14 North)

Liam Ward and Ryan Byrne won Gold at U16 IPT with WP.

Michael Laros and Rutger la Cock won Gold (WP U18 Zebras)

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Brigeet Benadie in action Liam Ward made the SA U16 team.

He is pictured here with the SA U16

Coach.

Cameron Sinclair, Daniel Rajh,

Siphosethu Dunga

23) E-SPORTS FIXTURES : 24 JULY 2015

DotA 2 Fairmont High School (1st Team) vs Helpmekaar

Fairmont High School (2nd Team) vs King David High School

Fairmont High School (3rd Team) vs Roedean School

Counterstrike Fairmont High School (1st Team) vs King David High School

Fairmont High School (2nd Team) vs HTS Witbank

FIFA 15 Fairmont High School (1st Team) vs HTS Witbank

24) MWEB 20TH WESTERN CAPE CHAMPIONSHIPS : 22 – 23 AUGUST 2015

The MWEB 20th Western Cape Championships shall be played on 22 & 23 August 2015 and shall be hosted by Fairmont High School, Durbanville. As usual, the championships also count as part of the process for qualifying for the MSSA's National Team Trials for all disciplines.

Registrations are thus open for MSSA's MWEB 2015 Western Cape LAN Championships. Registrations will close on the 15th August 2015.

Players who wish to compete in any of MSSA's Championships are advised to complete their annual registration forms so that they may be registered as Registered Players as soon as possible.

Late entries shall be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

All gamers are reminded that the Western Cape Championships are an open championship. In other words, any Registered Player is entitled to enter the championship - no matter where they live, or their category of membership.

If you have any queries, please contact the MSSA.

Championship Details:

Hosting Club: Fairmont High School, Durbanville

Venue: Fairmont High School

Date: 22 and 23 August 2015

Entry Fees: R60.00 per Registered Player per Period

Computers: Bring your own. Please ensure that all game updates are done prior to arrival. No updates shall be done at the event.

Schedule: The LAN Schedule for all Provincial events in 2015 is:

Saturday

Time StarCraft II Call of Duty:

AW League of

Legends (LoL) Hearthstone

Ultimate Street Fighter IV

09H00 Round 1 Starts Round 1 Starts Round 1 Starts Round 1 Starts Round 1 Starts

09H45 Round 2 Starts Round 1

Continues Round 1

Continues Round 1

Continues Round 2 Starts


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Time StarCraft II Call of Duty:

AW League of

Legends (LoL) Hearthstone

Ultimate Street Fighter IV


Continues Round 2

Continues Round 2



12H45 Round 3

Continues Round 3

Continues Round3

Continues

13H00 LUNCH

Time TEKKEN TTII Call of Duty:

AW LoL

(continued) Hearthstone (continued)

14H00 Round 1 Starts Round 4 Starts Round 4 Starts Round 4 Starts


Continues Round 4

Continues Round 4

Continues



Continues Round 5

Continues Round 5

Continues

17H00 Round 5 Starts

18H00 Awards Ceremony

19H00 Doors Close

SUNDAY:

Time Dota CounterStrike OSU FIFA '15 Trackmania

Nations


09H45 Round 1

Continues Round 1

Continues Round 1

Continues Round 1



11H15 Round 2

Continues Round 2

Continues Round 2

Continues Round 2



12H45 Round 3

Continues Round 3

Continues Round 3

Continues Round 3

Continues

13H00 LUNCH

Time Dota

(continued) CounterStrike

(continued) OSU


14H45 Round 4

Continues Round 4

Continues Round 4

Continues Round 4

Continues


16H15 Round 5

Continues Round 5

Continues Round 5

Continues Round 5

Continues

17H00

18H00 Awards Ceremony

19H00 Doors Close

Rules and Regulations

All Rules and Regulations pertaining to eSports are available from the MSSA. Players are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the LAN League Bylaws and all Period Specific Rules. If any Player wishes to provide advice regarding the drafting of the Period Specific Rules they are encouraged to contact the eSBoC who will take all comments into account.

The following Medals may be awarded at the MSSA's 2015 Western Cape LAN Championship:

PREMIER: Medals shall be awarded to the first three players who are registered players.

SCHOLARS: Medals shall be awarded to the first three high school scholars, provided they have not received any Premier medals.

UNIVERSITY: Medals shall be awarded to the first three players who are currently registered at any officially recognised University, provided the players have not received any Premier Medals.

WOMEN: Women will be awarded medals as per the same basis as above, that is in all three categories.

Colours and National Team Trials:

National Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a National Championship will earn National Colours.

Provincial Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a Provincial Championship will earn Provincial Colours. All Players who score within the top 50% in a specific Period at a Provincial Championship, and who also score within the top 50% at a National Championship in the same period and in the same year, will earn Provincial Colours.

National Team Trials: All Players that score within the top 20% or top three places, whichever is greater, in a specific Period at a Provincial or National Championship will earn an invitation to National Team Trials. National Team Trials shall be held in the event that a National Team must be selected to represent South Africa when competing in such Period in an International Championship.

Please note that the MSSA does not carry stock of shirts that are awarded. Registered Players who are awarded colours will thus be awarded at an event that they attend after being so awarded.

Please note that times may be changed to take into account load-shedding.

25) 3RD TERM SPORT FIXTURES

SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT

Golf (Boys') Mon 27-Jul 1st Strand (H)

Mon 03-Aug 1st DF Malan (H)

Hockey (Boys') Fri/Sat 24/25 July U19A The Settlers (A)

U19B The Settlers (A)

U16A The Settlers (A)


U16C The Settlers (A)



Fri/Sat 31/1 Aug U19A Rondebosch (A)

U19B Rondebosch (A)

U16A Rondebosch (A)

U16B Rondebosch (A)

U16C Rondebosch (A)

U14A Rondebosch (A)

U14B Rondebosch (A)


Hockey (Girls') Fri/Sat 24/25 July U19A The Settlers (A)







Fri/Sat 31/1 Aug U19A Reddam (H)

U19B Elkanah 1st (H)

U16A Reddam (H)

U16B Bye

U16C Elkanah (H)

U14A Reddam (H)

U14B Elkanah (H)

Netball Sat 25-Jul U19A The Settlers (A)





U16D The Settlers (A)



Thurs 30-Jul U19A Parow HS (H)

U19B Parow HS (H)

U16A Parow HS (H)

U16B Parow HS (H)

U16C Parow HS (H)

U16D Parow HS (H)

U14A Parow HS (H)

U14B Parow HS (H)

Rugby Sat 25-Jul U19A The Settlers (A)


U16 The Settlers (A)



Tues 28-Jul U19A RGS Guilford UK (H)

U19B RGS Guilford UK (H)

Sat 01-Aug U19A Camps Bay HS (H)

U19B Camps Bay HS (H)

U16 Camps Bay HS (H)



Soccer (Boys') Wed 22-Jul U16 The Settlers (H)

U14 The Settlers (H)

Thu 23-Jul U19A The Settlers (H)

Tue 28-Jul U14 Herzlia (A)


Wed 29-Jul U19A Table View HS (H)

U19B Leap School (H)

Thu 30-Jul U16 Y2K (H)

Tue 04-Aug U14 JG Meiring (H)

Wed 05-Aug U19A Camps Bay HS (A)

U19B Edgemead HS (H)

Thu 06-Aug U16 Cape Town HS (A)

Soccer (Girls') Tues 22-Jul U19B The Settlers (H)

Thurs 23-Jul U19A The Settlers (H)

Tues 28-Jul U19A Buren (H)

U19B Y2K (H)

Wed 29-Jul U15A Camps Bay HS (A)

U15B Bloubergrandt (A)

Tues 04-Aug U19A Camps Bay HS (A)

U19B Reddam (H)

Wed 05-Aug U15A Parklands HS (H)

U15B Elkanah "C" (H)

Squash (Boys') Fri 24-Jul U19A Paul Roos (H)

U19B Stellenberg HS (A)

U15 Strand "B" (H)

Fri 31-Jul U19A Parel Vallei (H)

U19B De Kuilen (H)

U15 Parel Vallei "A" (H)

26) WELL DONE

Jessica Mostert Gr. 12

Jessica competed in the Fauresmith 201km Endurance Challenge.

This is a grueling 3 day event. 400 horses started and only 180 completed the ride.

Jessica was placed 8th in the lightweight division, in a time of 08h56.

Congratulations Jessica!

James Burness Gr. 9

James and the rest of the SA team will be leaving this Thursday, 23 August 2015 for Changchun, North East China.

The SA team attended Math tuition sessions during the July school holidays. Prior to arriving in Changchun on 27 July, the SA team is staying in Beijing for a few days of training and some sight-seeing.

We would like to congratulate James on this significant achievement and wish him well at the International Maths Competition.

Josie Burness Gr. 12

The English Olympiad, sponsored by De Beers, is an annual English competition that drew more than 8,000 Home Language and First Additional Language (FAL), entries from 400 schools throughout South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. This prestigious competition was established in 1976. The ceremony acknowledged and celebrated the 31 year partnership between the English Olympiad and De Beers. The company, which is a significant supporter of education, has been closely associated with the English Olympiad since 1985.

a. The Top 3 candidates received R30 000, R28 000 and R25 500 respectively.

b. The Top 15 candidates were invited to attend the National Schools Festival in Grahamstown free of charge. The English Olympiad prize-giving ceremony was held during this Festival where the rank order of the Top 100 winners was announced.

c. Learners who were ranked between 4th and 20th positions received cash prizes, books and/or book vouchers.

d. The Top 50 candidates were offered free tuition scholarships for their first year of study at Rhodes University, immediately upon successful completion of the matriculation examinations, and subject to meeting the university’s entry requirements.

e. All candidates who completed the paper with sufficient comment received certificates indicating a classified evaluation ranging from Participation to Gold.

Josie achieved 4th position out of the 8,000 entrants. We are so proud of you Josie. Congratulations.

Hishaam Essop Gr. 11

Hishaam Essop (U/17) represented Western Cape at the S.A. Schools Individual Chess Championships held at the Cape Sun in Cape Town from 6 - 9 July 2015.

He finished unbeaten and was awarded the 1st Place Gold Medal and Trophy.

He wears the mantle as U/17 S.A. Schools’ Chess Champion 2015.

Congratulations Hishaam!

Kelly Vroon Gr. 10

During the July holidays, Kelly attended the SA Short

Course Champs in Pietermaritzburg.

Kelly had a good gala, qualifying in 3 events:

100m Backstroke (Time 1.09.25)

100m Freestyle (Time 1.00.88)

200m Freestyle (Time 2.10.45)

Kelly now qualifies for next year’s SA Youth Long Course championship. She also received 2 bronze medals for relays

Kelly is second from left.

Megan van der Merwe Gr. 9

Megan van der Merwe has been selected to represent the Western Cape at the Land Service Nationals in Mpumalanga at the end of this year.

This is a very big privilege as only 14 girls from all schools in the Western Cape may be selected to go.

Well done Megan!

Tristan Hamilton Gr. 12

Tristan played Golf Nationals during the holiday in Port Elizabeth.

He finished in 2nd place after day 1 and on the last day, a double bogey on the last hole cost him his 2nd spot. Tristan managed to finish 6th nationally at St. Francis Links National Order of Merit.

Tristan also received an invite from the South African Golf Association to play in the Inaugural Dimension Data Jnr Open at Fancourt where he was privileged to play all 3 courses: namely Montague, Outeniqua & The Links.

A good result Tristan! Keep up your dedication and hard work.

27) PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

This first week of school has been a very busy one with the preparations of mark schedules and reports, and preparations for our contact derby with The Settlers High School.

We wish all our pupils who will be participating in the Settlers contact this week a very enjoyable time as they play their various games and participate in the cultural section of the contact period. Please come along this Saturday to support Fairmont and enjoy the many games that are scheduled for the weekend.

Have an enjoyable weekend.

Yours sincerely

Mr R Dingley PRINCIPAL

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