fairmont focus 4: 12 february 2015
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CIRCULAR NO. 4
12 February 2015
Dear Parents
“YOU WILL NEVER POSSESS
WHAT YOU ARE UNWILLING TO PURSUE.”
Mike Murdock
1) ACADEMICS
At the conclusion of our athletics event against Camps Bay on Monday, our full lesson periods will be in operation. I encourage all our pupils to continue their academic focus as the first term unfolds.
2) GRADE 12 ACADEMIC EVENING
Parents and pupils of Grade 12 are asked to please diarise this important meeting which takes place in the Clive Wigg Hall on Tuesday, 17 February 2015, at 18h30. There will be talks from Stellenbosch, UCT, UWC and CPUT.
GUIDELINE TO TEACHING TIME FOR MATRICS
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3) INTER-SCHOOL ATHLETICS - COETZENBURG STADIUM -
FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2015
Photo. acknowledgement: Google images
Information for Parents, Athletes and Pupil Spectators Tomorrow, 13 February, our school will be travelling to Coetzenburg in Stellenbosch to take part in the 2015 Inter-School athletic’s meeting. This will be a first experience at Coetzenburg for our school and we hope to have a wonderful day.
Please find below the information you need to know for the day. If there are any further queries, please contact the school. We are requiring that all pupils travel to and from the stadium on Fairmont arranged transport so that we can keep a tight control on the transport arrangements.
Parents who wish to travel to and from the stadium may travel in convoy with the buses. The moment we make travel concessions for one pupil and that pupil offers a lift to another, the situation could result in us losing transport control. Each pupil will be allocated to a bus and an embarking checklist, both at school and the stadium, will be conducted.
Tickets for parents will be available at the stadium at a cost of R10 per adult and R5 for U18 visitors. Pupils who are attending the function on the day enter free. We kindly request that pupils who have indicated that they will not be attending the athletics day, do NOT arrive on the day at the Coetzenburg track. This will be closely monitored at the gate.
INFORMATION FOR ATHLETES:
Athletes must wear the new athletics vest with green shorts (any tights worn in addition to the shorts must be the Fairmont green tights).
There will be a uniform check (no make-up, jewelry, girls MUST tie up hair, boys must be shaven) before athletes board the bus.
Register at 05h30 at school with Ms Phillips and the relevant age group manager/s in the main parking area in front of the school.
Parents of athletes please note that the front parking area will be out of bounds for drop-off of athletes after 05h30. No cars will be allowed to enter the front gate after 05h30 to facilitate the departure and boarding of buses. To avoid traffic congestion en route to Stellenbosch, ALL buses must depart Fairmont High school soon after 05h30 for athletes and 06h30 for spectators.
The day at Coetzenburg will end at approximately 16h00. Please arrange to fetch your children from school at 17h30. This time is subject to traffic flow. Please keep in contact with your children for updates on their arrival time on their way home.
Arrival at Coetzenburg: After entering the stadium – athletes must report to the relevant athlete gathering point on the embankment (staff members will direct you to the athlete area).
Athletes will march onto the track at 09h40.
After the march-on and cheers, athletes are to be seated opposite their school on the track.
Athletes must stay on the embankment for the day.
Use the tuckshop facilities when needed (behind the stand), but return to the athletics team ASAP.
Use toilets on embankment.
NO athletes may be behind the main stand or at any other area except the designated FHS athlete area at any time during the day, unless they are participating in an event.
Please apply sun screen regularly throughout the day.
Please bring own strapping and own cream for sore muscles.
Please bring along all the food and beverages you require for the day.
All school rules apply and we expect exemplary discipline on the day.
Please remember to keep the area on the embankment litter free. At the end of the day, everyone will be responsible for picking up the leftover litter.
Please be careful with your cellphones and money.
It is a normal school day. No learners will be able to leave the stadium.
If you are ill, please go to the First Aid tent, where contact will be made with Mrs Gallie / Mrs Lourens.
No learner is allowed to leave with their parents. If an issue arises, see Mrs Gallie / Mrs Lourens regarding the matter.
SPECTATORS CHEERING ON THE STAND:
Learners must be at school at the time indicated below:
Bus No. Row Time for register
Bus departure
1-5 Athletes & Officials 05h30 05h45
6 A, B1 - 18
05h50 06h00 7 B19 - 38, C
8 D, E1 - 18
9 E19 - 38, F
10 G, H1 - 18
06h00 06h10 11 H19 - 38, I
12 J, K1 - 18
13 K19 - 38, L
14 M, N1 - 18
06h10 06h20 15 N19 - 38, O
16 P
Learners to wear full school uniform (blazers are compulsory).
There will be a uniform check (no make-up, jewellery, girls MUST tie up hair, boys must be shaven) before learners board the bus.
Please apply sun screen regularly throughout the day. Unfortunately NO caps will be allowed.
All learners must please ONLY be dropped at either the back gate, the tennis court gate or in Hillcrest Road outside the main entrance to the school. No cars will be allowed to enter the front gate after 05h30 to facilitate the departure and boarding of 16 buses. To avoid traffic congestion en route to Stellenbosch, ALL spectator buses must depart Fairmont High school by 06h30.
Learners must report to the marked register points. Buses will be loaded according to the seating arrangements on the stand. Learners will be informed which bus they must board and what time they need to be at the register point.
Two teachers will be assigned per bus to manage the journey to Stellenbosch and back to Fairmont.
Latecomers MUST report to Ms Piek and make sure they have been ticked off on the register. Ms Piek will assign you to a bus.
Arrival at Coetzenburg: you will be guided to the designated seating area by the staff on duty.
Learners will be seated on the stand closest to the main gate.
At 09h40, athletes will march past and cheer will commence.
It is a normal school day. No learners will be able to leave the stadium.
If you are ill, please go to the First Aid tent, where contact will be made with Mrs Gallie / Mrs Lourens.
No learner is allowed to leave with their parents. If an issue arises, see Mrs Gallie / Mrs Lourens regarding the matter.
Learners may only go to the tuck shop and toilets during the allocated times:
Time School
11h20 – 11h40 FHS Gr. 8 & 9
11h40 – 12h00 FHS Gr. 10 - 12
13h40 – 14h00 FHS Gr. 8 & 9
14h00 – 14h20 FHS Gr. 10 - 12
The day at Coetzenburg will end at approximately 16h00. Please arrange for lifts from 17h30 from Fairmont High School.
No bags will be allowed into the stadium.
All school rules apply and we expect exemplary discipline on the day.
Please remember to keep the area on the stand litter free. At the end of the day, everyone will be responsible for picking up the leftover litter.
Please be careful with your cellphones and money.
BUS RULES:
1. Register and bus allocation:
Please only board the bus that has been allocated to you. Each bus will be numbered.
Register will be taken at school and when we leave Coetzenburg later during the afternoon.
Register in the morning: main parking area outside school. Please line up at the bus that has been assigned to you – there will be signboards to assist you.
Register in the afternoon prior to departure from Coetzenburg: in the area next to stand. Please line up at the signboard which will indicate the relevant row number and corresponding bus number.
Pupils must travel back on the bus on which they arrived – refer to your bus number.
2. Please remain seated at all times in the bus.
3. Please do not put any part of your body out of the bus window.
4. No items may be thrown out of bus windows.
5. Do not make gestures to passing motorists / pedestrians.
6. Please follow the instructions of the teachers on the bus.
7. Please keep the bus litter free.
PUPILS NOT ATTENDING THE ATHLETICS:
Teachers have been assigned to remain at school on Friday, 13 February 2015, to supervise the pupils who will not be attending the athletics meeting.
For these pupils, school will commence at 07h55 and close at 14h25.
Pupils need to bring academic work to school on this day.
CONSENT:
It is widely recognized that attendance at school or any school activity, including participation in excursions, games, sporting or other activity at or through the school, and including the use of transport arranged by the school, may entail risks for a learner. Such risks are part and parcel of life and education.
The permission to attend and be transported to and from the Coetzenburg Stadium and the duration of attendance at the stadium is a consentual undertaking by the parent and or legal guardian of their child/ward.
It is also a consentual undertaking that such participation in the use of transport arranged by the school shall be at the risk of the learner and his/her parent/guardian. Insofar as every reasonable and practicable precaution will be taken for the safety and welfare of Fairmont pupils, together with the care of their possessions, Fairmont will be held not responsible for activities associated with the day, including loss, damage, illness or injury that might occur during the activities of the day.
This includes a waiver against claims for recovery of costs resulting from theft, damage, loss and/or medical conditions or hospitalization, unless such loss is caused by the negligence, willfulness or deliberate act of the school or one or more of its employees.
Fairmont staff are appointed to accompany the outing for the day and supervise the activities, to act in loco parentis in respect of the pupils should the need therefore arise, and where it is deemed by them to be necessary to do so, to take such steps as the school deems reasonable in the event of the applicant becoming ill, being injured, or for any reason requiring medical attention.
Kindly contact the school for further information.
Liability insurance is covered by the bus company. Parents are welcome to travel in convoy with the buses.
We wish all our pupils a happy day and all the best to spectators and athletes on this important date on our sport calendar.
4) CAMPS BAY ATHLETICS : MONDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2015
Our athletics season, while short and intense for most athletes, will be coming to an end after the Inter-schools event this Friday, and our annual encounter at Camps Bay High School this coming Monday.
The meeting on 16 February will not involve the entire school, but rather a group of athletes who will leave school after the morning lessons to participate in this Inter-school’s event.
For the majority of pupils, school will continue as a normal school day and all pupils are expected to be at school.
Various district and provincial athletic events for those athletes who will be selected for the trials and meetings that follow from Monday will be communicated to parents of the athletes.
Details for those athletes travelling to Camps Bay on Monday are as follows:
Accompanying staff: Mrs Friedenthal, Miss Moore, Mrs Jones, Mr Horsthemke. Miss Phillips, Miss Mealor, Mr Weber, Mr Veldman, Mr Shield, and Miss van Bouillon.
Time of Departure: Fairmont: 11h00 (start loading the buses from about 10h20)
Camps Bay: 18h00 (after the prize-giving)
Time of Arrival: Camps Bay: 11h45 (Javelin starts at 12:00)
Fairmont: 19h00
Number of Athletes: 122 Athletes, and 4 First Aiders
Transport: 2 x 60 seater buses, 1 x school bus
Athletes are reminded to bring sunblock, cool drink, snacks and money.
Your son and daughter will be informed of their participation in the meeting at Camps Bay. There will be six teachers travelling in the two buses which will transport the participating athletes to the school.
Since this is a school outing, all school rules, bus rules and the school’s Code of Conduct will apply. Our school in past years has enjoyed much success at Camps Bay and our athletes are encouraged to keep up their good effort.
Consent
It is widely recognized that attendance at school or any school activity, including participation in excursions, games, sporting or other activity at or through the school, and including the use of transport arranged by the school, may entail risks for a learner. Such risks are part and parcel of life and education.
The permission to attend and be transported to and from the Coetzenburg Stadium and the duration of attendance at the stadium is a consentual undertaking by the parent and or legal guardian of their child/ward.
It is also a consentual undertaking that such participation in the use of transport arranged by the school shall be at the risk of the learner and his/her parent/guardian. Insofar as every reasonable and practicable precaution will be taken for the safety and welfare of Fairmont pupils, together with the care of their possessions, Fairmont will be held not responsible for activities associated with the day, including loss, damage, illness or injury that might occur during the activities of the day.
This includes a waiver against claims for recovery of costs resulting from theft, damage, loss and/or medical conditions or hospitalization, unless such loss is caused by the negligence, willfulness or deliberate act of the school or one or more of its employees.
Fairmont staff are appointed to accompany the outing for the day and supervise the activities, to act in loco parentis in respect of the pupils should the need therefore arise, and where it is deemed by them to be necessary to do so, to take such steps as the school deems reasonable in the event of the applicant becoming ill, being injured, or for any reason requiring medical attention.
Kindly contact the school for further information.
Liability insurance is covered by the bus company. Parents are welcome to travel in convoy with the buses.
We wish all our pupils a happy day and all the best to spectators and athletes on this important date on our sport calendar.
5) SUMMER SPORT PHOTOS
The Summer sport photos will be taken on Tuesday, 17 February 2015.
Learners may wear their full sport outfit to school, but must change back into their school uniform once the photo has been taken.
6) PARENT FORUM AGM AND MEET THE TEACHER
Thank you to all the parents who attended the Parent Forum AGM.
7) MONDAY & THURSDAY TESTS 16 & 19 FEBRUARY
Tests for next week:
MONDAY THURSDAY
Grade 8 Natural Science Afrikaans
Grade- 9 Afrikaans English
Grade 10 Maths/Maths Lit. Business Studies
Grade 11 History Maths/Maths Lit.
Grade 12 Afrikaans English
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.
8) IMPORTANT NOTICE : TEST WEEK 23 & 26 FEBRUARY 2015
VERY IMPORTANT
Please note that the tests originally set for Thursday, 26 February 2015, will now take place on Thursday, 5 March 2015, due to the Newlands Gala being moved to Wednesday, 25 February.
Next week there will therefore be tests on Monday and Friday:
Monday, 23 February Thursday, 26 February Friday, 27 February
Grade 8 Natural Science No Test Maths
Grade 9 Maths No Test NO TEST
Grade 10 History No Test Visual Art
Grade 11 Visual Art No Test Life Sciences
Grade 12 Business Studies No Test Design
For the following week, there will be 3 tests:
Monday, 2 March Thursday, 5 March Friday, 6 March
Grade 8 Geography Maths History
Grade 9 History Natural Science Geography
Grade 10 CAT Theory Accounting English
Grade 11 IT Theory Business Studies Consumers/Music
Grade 12 Accounting Visual Art Maths/Maths Lit.
9) SPORT RESULTS
SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT RESULTS
Basketball (Boys') Wed 11-Feb U19 Athlone (Home) Lost 20 : 64
U16 Athlone (Home) Lost 13 : 28
U14 Herzlia (Home) Lost 5 : 16
Cricket Sat 07-Feb 1st Stellenberg (Away) See Report
2nd Stellenberg (Home) See Report
U15A Chesterhouse
(Home) See Report
U14A DF Malan (Away) See Report
SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT RESULTS
Mon 09-Feb U15B Milnerton (Home) See Report
Wed 11-Feb U14B Brackenfell (Home) Postponed
Indoor Hockey Wed 11-Feb 1st St. Cyprians 1 (Home)
Postponed
2nd Reddam 1 (Home) Postponed
3rd St. Cyprians 2
(Home) Postponed
4th Reddam 2 (Home) Postponed
5th St. Cyprians 3
(Home) Postponed
6th St. Cyprians 4
(Home) Postponed
7th St. Cyprians 5
(Home) Postponed
8th Herschel 9 (Home) Postponed
Softball Thu 05-Feb 2nd Malibu Lost 4 : 14
3rd Parklands Lost 4 : 8
Tennis Tue 10-Feb Boys 1st
Brackenfell (Away) Won 6 : 0
Cricket Report
1st Team vs Chesterhouse
After bowling out Chesterhouse for 129 runs, Fairmont seemed well set with the score at 118/2. However, cricket is a funny game and Fairmont lost their remaining 8 wickets for just 4 runs to lose a game that Fairmont should never have lost.
Scores: Chesterhouse 129/10 (Michael Laros 4/18, Ayden van Eeden 2/28)
Fairmont 122/10 (Ayden Poole 33, Kyle de Wet 30)
Result: Fairmont lost by 7 runs
1st Team vs DF Malan (Quarter-final match in the North Zone Knockout Competition)
Fairmont won the toss and put DF Malan in to bat. Much improved bowling and captaincy saw DF Malan bowled out in their 30 overs for 123 runs. Fairmont bastmen were soon in trouble and, at 36/6, it looked like another batting collapse would cost them the quarter final match in the competition which they had won for the 1st time last year. But some splendid batting by Michael Laros and Ryan Chedburn who added 54 runs for an unbeaten 8th wicket partnership saw Fairmont parents and supporters leap for joy (and relief!) that their boys had brought off a memorable victory.
Scores: DF Malan 123/10 (Ayden Poole 3/25, Michael Laros 2/18 in 6 overs, Marc Crous 2/23)
Fairmont 125/8 (Michael Laros 40 not out, Ryan Chedburn 32 not out in 19 balls)
Result: Fairmont won by 2 wickets with 4 balls to spare
2nd Team vs Stellenberg 2nd Team
After winning the toss, Fairmont scored 130/9 in their allotted 25 overs. This was a much improved performance in which 6 bastmen reached double figures. Stellenberg scored the winning runs in 21 overs.
Scores: Fairmont 130/9 (Evan May 26, Aiden Abegglen 26)
Stellenberg 131/3
Result: Fairmont lost by 7 wickets
U15A vs a Combined Chesterhouse/El Shaddah/Durbanville CC U16 Team
Fairmont won the toss and put the opposition in to bat. In the final over, the combined team were all out for 238. Fairmont began slowly against some hostile, accurate bowling. However, excellent batting by Braydon Smith, Cameron Sinclair and Gareth Jones at the top end of the batting order saw Fairmont win with 6 overs to spare in this 50-over encounter.
Scores: Combined Team 238 (Gareth Jones 4/36, Andrew Reeve 2/29, Kaegan Smith 2/31)
Fairmont 241/4 (Braydon Smith 84, Cameron Sinclair 33, Gareth Jones 33)
Result: Fairmont won by 6 wickets
U15B vs Milnerton U15B
Fairmont batted first and scored 104/7 in their allotted 21 overs. Milnerton then scored 107/5, thanks to the large number of wides bowled by Fairmont.
Scores: Fairmont 104/7 (Dylan Christians 23)
Milnerton 107/5
Result: Milnerton won by 5 wickets
U14A vs DF Malan at DF Malan
Fairmont batted first and, after being 8/2 and thanks to fine batting by Aaron Smit, Nathan Rose-Innes and Stuart Mellors, Fairmont posted a creditable 190/10 in their 40 overs.
DF Malan reached 62/3 after 15 overs, but chasing a further 129 runs in 25 overs proved too much as they lost 4 wickets through run outs, giving Fairmont U14A’s another big win.
Scores: Fairmont 190/10 (Aaron Smit 79, Nathan Rose-Innes 22, Stuart Mellors 22)
DF Malan 99/10
Result: Fairmont won by 91 runs
U14B vs Curro postponed to Thursday, 12 February due to wet pitch
10) COUNSELLOR’S CORNER
Sexuality and Education
As part of the CAPS curriculum for Life Orientation in the Senior Phase (Grade 8 and 9), one of the topics to be covered this term will be sexuality, sexual behaviour and sexual health. The Grade 9 learners will be required to do an assignment to cover these topics.
We would like to make parents aware of this to ensure security settings on home computers are up-to-date when the teens do research on these topics. This will also be the perfect opportunity to have that long postponed talk with your teen about sexuality and your norms and values.
"...For those of us with teenagers, our job of communicating, informing, advising and debating never ends. No matter how many 'Eeeh yikes, I don't want to hear about that!' we get, until we can be certain that our message has got through, we should never give up on such talks. We cannot be there with them 24/7 – so all we're left with is the power of words that can hopefully trigger responsible thoughts and actions.
As one dad says: 'Sow the seed of knowledge to germinate the seed of restraint, rather than having the seed of regret sown by ignorance.' " – Life Talk for Parents by Isabella Little & Thomas Burkhalter, 2008.
11) MAJOR EVENTS FOR 1st TERM, 2015
Friday, 13 February - Inter-school Athletics
- Boland Landbou tennis tournament (13 – 14 Feb)
Monday, 16 February - Camps Bay Athletics
Tuesday, 17 February - Gr 12 Parent Meeting
- Summer sport photos
Wednesday, 18 February - RCL Civvies
Friday, 20 February - Drummie Camp (20 – 22 Feb.)
- Gr 12 Assembly
Monday, 23 February - Blood Clinic
Tuesday, 24 February - Gr 11 Parent meeting
Wednesday, 25 February - Newlands Gala A-League
Friday, 27 February - Northern Zone Athletics
- Winter Sport Sign up
- Final Gr 11 subject changes
- Sound training (27 – 28 Feb)
- Championship Gala
Saturday, 28 February - Northern Zone Athletics
Tuesday, 3 March - CCEA Career Exhibition (Gr’s 9 & 11)
- Appearance check
Friday, 6 March - Choir Camp (6 – 8 Mar)
- Interact Service Weekend (6 – 8 Mar)
Saturday, 7 March - Mr & Ms FHS technical rehearsal (7 – 8 Mar)
- Drummies (1st Groups Comp.)
Monday, 9 March - Mr & Ms FHS technical rehearsal
Tuesday, 10 March - Mr & Ms FHS technical rehearsal
- SGB Election
Wednesday, 11 March - Mr & Ms FHS technical rehearsal
- Gr. 10 Life Sciences Excursion
Thursday, 12 March - Mr & Ms FHS technical rehearsal
Friday, 13 March - Mr & Ms FHS Show
Saturday, 14 March - Prefect Camp (14 – 16 Mar)
Tuesday, 17 March - Summer Sport Awards
Friday, 20 March - Grade 8 Camp A commences (20 – 22 Mar)
- Boys’ Holland Hockey Tour leave
Saturday, 21 March - Gr. 8 Camp B commences (22 – 24 Mar)
Tuesday, 24 March - Gr. 8 Camp C commences (24 – 26 Mar)
Thursday, 26 March - Gr. 8 Camp D commences (26 – 28 Mar)
Friday, 27 March - Brackenfell Sport Day
Saturday, 28 March - Brackenfell Sport Day
Monday, 30 March - Gr. 8 – 12 English P3 exam (June)
Tuesday, 31 March - Gr. 8 – 12 Afrikaans P3 exam (June)
Wednesday, 1 April - Schools Close
12) LIBRARIAN’S CHOICE
PHILIDA by ANDRÉ BRINK
Philida is the mother of four children by Francois Brink, the son of her master. The year is 1832 and the Cape is rife with rumours about the liberation of the slaves. Philida decides to risk her whole life by lodging a complaint against Francois, who has reneged on his promise to set her free.
His father has ordered him to marry a white woman from a prominent Cape Town family, and Philida will be sold on to owners in the harsh country up North. Unwilling to accept this fate, Philida continues to test the limits of her freedom, and with the Muslim slave Labyn she sets off on a journey across the great wilderness on the banks of the Gariep River, to the far north of Cape Town.
Philida is the unforgettable story of one woman’s determination to survive and be free.
13) UPCOMING SPORT EVENTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT
Basketball (Boys') Wed 18-Feb U19 Settlers "B" (Away)
U16 Settlers "B" (Away)
U14 Settlers "B" (Away)
Basketball (Girls') Thu 12-Feb U19 Phakama (Home)
U16 Phakama (Home)
U14 Bye
Thu 19-Feb U19 St. Cyprians (Home)
U16 Cape Town H.S. (Home)
U14 Bye
Cricket Sat 14-Feb 1st Fairbairn College (Home)
2nd Fairbairn College (Away)
U15A Fairbairn College (Away)
U14A Fairbairn College (Home)
Wed 18-Feb U14B Durbanville (Home)
Sat 21-Feb 1st Khayalitsha CC (Home)
2nd Edgemead (Away)
U15A President (Away)
U14A Edgemead (Home)
SPORT DAY DATE TEAM OPPONENT
Indoor Hockey Wed 18-Feb 1st Springfield (Home)
2nd Springfield (Home)
3rd Springfield (Home)
4th Bergvliet 1 (Home)
5th Springfield (Home)
6th Cannons Creek (Home)
7th Springfield (Home)
8th Springfield (Home)
Softball Thu 12-Feb 1st Bosmansdam (Home)
2nd CBC (Home)
3rd Milnerton (Away)
Thu 19-Feb 1st Tableview (Away)
2nd Edgemead (Away)
3rd Bye
Swimming Wed 25-Feb Newlands Gala
Tennis Thu 12-Feb Boys 2nd Durbanville (Home)
Tue 17-Feb Boys 1st Fairbairn College (Home)
Thu 19-Feb Boys 2nd Bosmansdam (Away)
14) MOTHER’S WHO PRAY
CALLING ALL MOTHERS!
A very warm welcome is extended to all moms
wishing to join our “Mothers Who Pray” group.
We meet every Wednesday, at 07h30,
in the Boardroom of Fairmont High School.
Please come and join us, or contact Amanda (072 072 1047)
15) WELL DONE
Tristan Hamilton Gr. 12
Seems Tristan has been at it again! 10 Rounds of competitive golf in one week and some brilliant scores recorded.
Tristan qualified for Nationals and took part in the National order of Merit at the Durban Country Club on 12 & 13 January 2015 and finished in 11th spot out of 66 top SA junior golfers. In the same week upon his return from Durban, he came 2nd at the Rondebosch Junior Open, and another 2nd place at the Durbanville Junior Open on 2 under parr 70. Two days later in the very same week he came 2nd in the St Andrews Match Play Club Championship with scores of 70, 69 and 4 under parr 68 recorded.
Tristan received his new custom fitted Srixon golf clubs & tour bag from Cleveland/Srixon on Friday - one of his prizes as winner of the Cape Town TGSE Junior Tour 2014.
Well done Tristan, certainly a good way to start your matric year!!
16) PARENT FORUM : K-DAY FUNDRAISER
!!WIN TICKETS TO K-DAY!!
The Parent Forum have 4 Sets of Double Tickets to K-Day 2015 up for grabs!
Fill in a competition entry form, pay your R10 entrance fee, and you could be one of the lucky ones who get to see 12 well known
South African artists perform live at Newlands Cricket Ground! Entries close on Wednesday 25 February.
DON’T DELAY.....ENTER TODAY!
Fairmont Parent Forum K-Day 2015 Competition
Name: .........................................................................................................
Cell No: .......................................................................................................
Question 1: Where is K-Day being held this year?
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Question 2: Name 3 of the 12 South African Artists performing at K-Day.
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Question 3: With which artist will a school choir be performing on the K-Day stage?
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R10 Entrance Fee per entry – Enter as many times as you like. 4 prizes of a double set of tickets each valued at R480.00
Winners will be announced during assembly on Friday 27 February, as well as in the Fairmont Focus.
17) PRINCIPAL
Best wishes to all our athletes participating in tomorrow’s Inter-Schools meeting, and the Camps Bay meeting on Monday.
We wish all our Cheerleaders, pupil spectators and athletes everything of the best.
Yours sincerely
Mr R Dingley PRINCIPAL
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INSIDE OUT IMAGE – GROOMING COURSE FOR GIRLS
A Life changing course for teenage girls
The aim of this course is for students to learn, practice and become equipped with
the necessary skills to become unstoppable in pursuing their dreams.
Students acquire outer grooming skills that will enable them to feel more confident
about their appearance.
Students will each receive a colour analysis
An in depth make-up lesson
Body shape analysis with advice on clothing styles
Wardrobe analysis
Space is limited, so call Adele Venter 083 651 7125 to book your place!
www.insideoutimage.co.za [email protected]
Children’s Cooking Classes:
Please note:
- Minimum booking 8 children, Maximum 16 - Ages: 7-18 - We supply all the ingredients, chef hats and plastic aprons (aprons: R80 each) - Duration of the classes: 2 hours - Times: 10:00-12:00 or 13:30-15:30 - Supply own cool drinks - Drop and go for adults (parents only)
Menu option (please choose one of each)
Starters: Mini Ham and Cheese Pies Or Assorted Pizzas Or Cheese and Ham Phyllo Parcels Or Crepe (pancake) with a ham and cheese filling topped with cheese and baked in the oven Main: Make your own Pasta on a Pasta Machine (Spaghetti and Tagliatelli) Pasta sauces: Fresh Tomato Sauce and Beef Bolognaise Dessert: Make your own Chocolate cup with a mousse filling and toppings. Served with ice cream Or Waffles with caramel, Banana, Assorted Syrups, Mousse and Ice Cream R180 per head.