- Die Graad 1’s het hulle eerste skooldag oorleef- Graad 8’s was met groot opgwondenheid hoër- skool toe- Die Graad 7’s eindig hulle laerskool-loopbaan in 2014 voor hulle die hoërskool aandurf- Die Graad 12’s begin 2014 planne maak vir na-skool.- En moenie vergeet van al die pa’s en ma’s wat die kinders moes afsien skool toe nie.’

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2 LifestyleHobbies = Balance in 2014One New Year’s resolution all of us should keep is to have a proper work or school - life balance.Balancing work and life means making time for work, making time for family and making time for yourself and when you choose a hobby you can find a way to express your personal interests. Other advantages include time to relax to reduce stress levels, a physical hobby can promote exercise and you can also find new skills and uncover hidden talents. You may also meet new friends, keep your brain sharp or make money. The benefits are endless.

Don’t make procrastination the thief of your time. Get up from the couch and make 2014 AWSUM!

Choosing your hobbyHobbies should never interfere with time spent working or with time spent with the family. Write down you schedule to find time that you can devote to your hobby.

Hobbies for the familyThe whole family can participate in a

hobby. Here are a few options:• If you like adventure and exploration,

try hiking or camping• Establish your own movie club and

watch a movie once a week. Make popcorn, put on your pj’s and then talk about the movie afterwards.

• Scrapbooking is also a popular family hobby. Print family photos

and decorate scrapbook pages together.

More hobbies to choose from:• G a r d e n i n g : whether you live in the city or countryside, it’s easy to enjoy

gardening. • Photography

is the perfect hobby for someone with a creative

eye. Search online for a photography course near you.

• Learn to play an instrument. There are so many to choose from!

• Is your New Year resolution to lose weight? Maybe it’s time to join an organised sport.

• Master a new language!• Sign up for pottery or cooking classes

Maybe you are more a people-person and enjoy meeting new people. Take a hobby that involves other people:• WineTasting• Fleamarkets• Bingo• Bowling• Teamsports• BookClubs

“If you want to be certain, you should never get married. You should never change jobs. In fact, you might as well just stay home. Because I don’t know anybody who is certain. That need to be certain is just procrastination.

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Sometimes, the smallest of household tasks are overlooked therefore the New Year signifies a fresh start in the home and is the perfect time to tick them all off your list until the next year rolls around.

Here are 10 simple but essential housekeeping chores you might not have remembered to do:

1. Rotate the mattress. Standard mattress guidelines usually tell you to rotate your mattress once every three months (some even sooner), but just doing it once a year is better than not at all.

2. Washyourpillows.Feather,down,and synthetic pillows should be washed at least once a year to eliminate oils, residue, dead skin, and dust that inevitably settle in the pillows and make them sag.

3. Replace your toothbrushes. If you don’t remember changing your toothbrush or toothbrush head within the last six months, change them all, including any toothbrushes you regularly travel with.

4. Replace worn towels, bedding, or linens. Now is a good time to take stock of your inventory and replace, repurpose, or give away any linens that are worn, ripped, stained, or otherwise unused, collecting dust in the closet. It is also a good time to reorganize your linen closet, whether by room, color, size, or season.

5. Refresh closet sachets, or make newones.Cedar, lavender,andallothercloset or drawer sachets lose their scent (and thus their effectiveness) within three to four months, so it’s always a good idea to refresh or replace them regularly.

6. Air out your rugs. UV rays are an excellent (and green and free) source of disinfectant. You can’t exactly throw a rug into the washer, but you can easily haul it outside, fling it over a railing (or on a clean surface), and give it a few hours in direct sun to air it out and kill any bacteria in the fibers.

7. Spin rugs near windows and doors so they get even sun fade. Rugs placed near

windows and doors will eventually fade from the bright, hot rays streaming in (even if it’s indirect light), so it’s important to spin them around 180 degrees (after you air them out, of course!) and expose the other side to sun for even fading.

8. Cleanandoilyourwoodencuttingboards and wooden implements. Now that the season of gluttony is past us and your meals might be returning to a more manageable and normal serving size, give your cutting boards a good scrub using our all-natural solution, then oil them up to ensure they’ll last through the next holiday season.

9. Donate unwanted household goods. Gather up your unused canned goods, ill-fitting clothes, outgrown toys, obsolete electronics, and recent gifts you have a feeling you’ll never use, and drop them off at the appropriate food banks, charities, thrift stores, or electronic recycling centers. 10. Cleanoutyour receiptdrawer.To be prepared for tax time (and maybe give yourself a little motivation), clean out your receipt drawer to make room for new receipts. Toss out any that don’t apply to your tax deductions, and digitize the ones for major purchases (such as computers) for insurance purposes.

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Wouldn’t we all love to cook with organic vegetables, but our busy schedules force us to buy not so fresh veggies from the local supermarket. Growing your own vegetable garden isn’t only a fun-filled activity, but also rewarding when you can cook out of your garden. We share a few tips with you to get that garden going:

1. SoilFor most types of gardens, the perfect soil is a quality light loam made up of nutrient-rich organic matter and a composition of relatively equal amounts of sand, silt and clay. In general, the more organic matter the better.

Not sure what kind of soil you’re working with? Simply grab a handful of moist (not saturated) soil and squeeze. If the clump falls apart as soon as you open your hand, you’re dealing with a very sandy soil; if the clump stays intact, then your soil contains too much clay. Loamy soils hold together to some degree, but crumble when poked; that’s what you want to see.

Once the soil type is determined, you should run a basic soil test to determine its pH as well as the nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous levels. Many universities and extension offices offer soil testing, but home tests (obtained at your local nursery or online) are satisfactory.

2. Which is better – seeds or seedlings?

It’s certainly easier to start your vegetable garden by planting directly into the garden, by-passing indoor seed starting and transplanting. However some vegetables take several months to mature from seed, so it’s just not practical to direct sow them in the garden where the growing season is short. That’s why, when it comes to long season plants like tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, most gardeners either start their own plants indoors or purchase seedlings

from the nursery. The choice between direct seeding and transplanting seedlings comes down to 2 basic questions:

1. Does the vegetable transplant well?2. Is your growing season long enough for the vegetables to mature when planted from seed?

Vegetables that are usually direct seeded: Beans, beets, carrots, corn, cucumbers, garlic, lettuce, micro greens, peas, pumpkins, radishes, squash, turnips and watermelons.Vegetables that transplant well: Basil, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, celery, chard, chives, collards, eggplant, mustard, onions, parsley, peppers and tomatoes.

3.Garden VS Containers and pots

You don’t need a plot of land to grow fresh vegetables. Many vegetables lend themselves well to container gardening. With some thought to selecting bush or dwarf varieties, almost any vegetable can be adapted to growing in a pot. Even if you want your favorite full-size variety, if you give it a large enough pot and plenty of soil and water, it will grow just fine and reward you with plenty.

You can use soil in your container vegetable garden, but potting mixes are much better. Peat-based mixes, containing peat and vermiculite, are excellent.

4.No space? Do it indoors!

Growing edibles indoors gives you year-round access to seasonal favourites.

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An increase in the amount and quality of 7-8 hours shut-eye should be at the top of everyone’s New Year’s Resolution list.

Benefits include increase in memory, learning, creativity, productivity, emotional stability and physical health. This is according to Doctor Jacques Snyman, clinical advisor for Resolution Health Medical Scheme.It can even help you to lose weight!

Negative implications for one’s health if you’re not sleeping include: obesity, hypertension, heart and blood vessel disease and diabetes, as well as possible harmful effects on mental health.

Sleeping tips• Stick to a regular routine of going to bed and waking up at the same time• Incorporate a relaxing pre-sleep ritual into your daily routine. Examples include having a warm bath, reading a book or having a warm cup of herbal tea• Exercise daily• Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, coffee and heavy meals 2 – 3 hours before bedtime• Create a sleep inducing environment: dark, quiet and cool

Thankfully, it’s a rather enjoyable activity to add to your New Year’s Resolution list and not hard to incorporate into your everyday life.

Be sure to get your sleep this year

“As a professional rugby player, it is very important for me to eat the right food and stay in shape,” says Jean de Villiers, Captain of the national rugby team and Resolution Health Medical Scheme representative. “Apart from the set meals compiled by our fitness trainer when we are on tour, I try to eat four to six small meals which include fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a balance of protein and carbohydrates when at home. Obviously I try to steer clear of junk foods but do spoil myself occasionally with a pizza. After all everyone deserves a treat every now and again.”

According to de Villiers, eating foods that are low in calories do not necessarily mean you are doing the right thing for your body. “The foods you include in your diet need to be nutritious and provide energy that is sustainable. For example, when we are doing intense training I take some whey protein and glutamine supplements to help with recovery. It also assists me to be fresh for the next day’s training,” he says.

De Villiers also highlighted the importance of exercise in leading a healthy lifestyle, particularly in light of a recent survey finding that 49% of South Africans do not exercise at all. “You don’t necessarily have to visit the gym five times a week to work on your fitness levels. You can incorporate exercise into your hobbies as well. For example, apart from my rigorous training schedule, I like to be active during my downtime by playing a round of golf with my mates and walking my dogs. In fact, an average 18-hole round

of golf requires anything between three and five hours of walking, translating into a good workout while doing what you love most.

“Training forms a very big part of my life and in a normal week we would have six to 10 training sessions and then a game on the weekend. A typical training session would include spending time in the gym combined with on-field sessions. Each session would last anything from 60min to 120min and the intensity would vary,” says De Villiers.

Healthy adults should ideally aim for 30minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per day, five times a week with the aim being to increase the resting heart rate for the entire period. This threshold is usually around 180 beats per minute minus your age, provided the individual is otherwise healthy.

Jean de Villiers shares tips on how to ensure a healthy new year

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Rugpyn kom deesdae baie algemeen in skoliere voor. Daar is in 2003 ̀ n studie gedoen op skoliere tussen die ouderdomme van 13 en 15 jaar, wat bewys het dat 50% van seuns en 70% van meisies alreeds rugpyn ervaar het.

Daar is verskeie faktore wat rugpyn in tieners tot gevolg kan hê, bv. spierwanbalanse a.g.v eenrigting sporte (soos hokkie, tennis, krieket, spiesgooi, ens.) dra van swaar tasse, as mens oorgewig is, ̀ n onaktiewe leefstyl, `n slegte postuur, ooroefening, ens. `n Algemene voorbeeld van ̀ n spierwanbalans

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Van die mees algemene rugkondisies wat ons vandag in skoliere sien sluit in meganiese/algemene lae rugpyn, skoliose, spina bifida en Scheuermann se siekte. Kinders met rugpyn kan lei tot volwassenes met kroniese rugpyn en daarom is dit belangrik dat kinders vanaf `n jong ouderdom af `n goeie postuur het.

Skoliere se daaglikse aktiwiteite veroorsaak dat hul liggame onbewustelik

sekere kompensasiepatrone aanneem. Rugspiere moet harder werk a.g.v ander spiere (veral stabiliserende spiere) wat nie hul werk doen nie. Die rugspiere wat nou oorwerk veroorsaak postuurveranderinge en gevolglik rugpyn.

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6 EventsFOMO (Fear of missing out)

CALENDAR

Do you suffer from FOMO? No need to stress. Here is what’s happening in your area:

Cut out this cycling and race calendar to stick to your new years resolutions!

Cycling events:

Races:

For the more social people...

Event Date Venue

Tru-Cape Run (5km, 15km) 25 Jan, 7:00 Oak Valley Farm, Grabouw

Kloof Nek Classic (21 km) 26 Jan, 06:00 Camps Bay High School

Spur Cape Summer Series 3 (Various) 29 Jan, 07:00 Constantia Greenbelts

Lion of Africa Half Marathon 1 Feb, 06:00 Tokai

Spur Cape Summer Series 4 (Various) 2 Feb, 07:30 Lebanon Forest

Valentines 10 km Nite Race 12 Feb, 06:15 Mountain Mill Mall, Worcester

Runner’s World Love Running 15 Feb, 07:30 Kirstenbosch Gardens

Cape Peninsula Marathon & Half M 16 Feb Green Point

Love Run (Various) 16 Feb, 7:40 Dirtopia, Stellenbosch

Gino’s 10km Nite Race 19 Feb, 06:30 Coetzenberg, Stellenbosch

Event Date Venue

Bouckaert-Soenen Funride 26 Jan, 06:15 Paarl Boys HIgh Sport Grounds

Isuzu Ride the Rock 7 - 9 Feb Cederburg

Lighthouse to Lighthouse MTB 8-9 Feb Danger Point, Gansbaai

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts:26 Jan Jimmy Nevis

2 Feb Fokofpolisiekar (PG)

9 Feb Civil Twilight

16 Feb Freshlyground

23 Feb The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra

Markets in your area:The Bay Harbour Market Hout Bay

The Old Philippi Cement Factory Market 1 Cwango Crescent, CPT

Woodmill nigh Market Stellenbosch

Route 44 Market Audacia Farm, Stellenbosch

Wild Clover Market @ Wild Clover Stellenbosch

Constantia Waldorf Organic Market Constantia Waldorf School

Stellenbosch Slow Market Oude Libertas Rd, Stellenbosch

Franschhoek Village Market

DATE MATCH KICK-OFF ROUND 1Saturday, 15 February Cheetahs V Lions 17:05Saturday, 15 February Sharks V Bulls 19:10ROUND 2 (BYE: Rebels)Friday, 21 February Crusaders V Chiefs 19:35Friday, 21 February Cheetahs V Bulls 19:10Saturday, 22 February Highlanders V Blues 19:35Saturday, 22 February Brumbies V Reds 19:40Saturday, 22 February Sharks V Hurricanes 17:05Saturday, 22 February Lions V Stormers 19:10Sunday, 23 February Waratahs V Force 16:05

Festivals:Who doesn’t love summer in the Western Cape! Don’t miss out on these festivals:

Stellenbosch Wine Festival 24 Jan - 2 Feb

Suidoosterfees 28 Jan - 2 Feb

US Woordfees 6-16 Maart

Vir die manne!

Harvest time!Join in the celebration of the upcoming harvest time:

Saturday 28 January Delheim Start of Harvest Festival

Friday 24 February Robertson Hands-On festival

Saturday 4 February Blessing of the Harvest at Moréson

Wednesday 8 February Hannepoot Picking at De Krans

Saturday 25 February Harvest Festival Grande Provence Harvest

Saturday 25 February Ashton Kelder Hands-On Festival

Saturday 25 February Nederburg Dusk Harvesting

Saturday 25 February Spier Harvest Festival

Saturday 25 February Darling Cellars Crush Day

Afrikaanse Taalmonument kalender:1 Februarie Sterrekyk Piekniek

8 Februarie Piekniek konsert saam met Elvis Blue

15 Februarie Volmaan Piekniek

Oude Libertas Theatre - Stellenbosch31 January Blondes - Klassiek tot fliek

1 February Young Classical Stars

2 February Sipho Hotstix Mabuse

5 February Marion Holm - geMARIONneer

7 February Oskar en die Pienk Tannie - Sandra Prinsloo

8 February Amanda Strydom: State of the Heart

9 February Soweto String Quartet and CH2

14 February Valentines Show - Jannie Moolman

15 February Cape Town Opera African Angels

16 February Manouche

19 February Cape Classic - Mozart under the stars

Book your ticket! 1 - 5 March: Cricket at Newslands South Africa VS Australia (5-Day Test

J&B Met1 Feb 2014

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Healthy lunchbox ideas for school or work

Frozen Fruit CupsPreparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2canscrushedpineapple,undrained• 2packages frozen sweetened sliced

strawberries,thawed• 1canfruitcocktail,undrained• 1canfrozenorangejuiceconcentrate,

thawed• 3/4 cup thawed lemonade

concentrate• 6mediumfirmbananas,cubed

Ina largebowl, combineall ingredients.Pour into foil-lined muffin cups orindividual plastic beverage glasses.Freeze until solid.When ready to serve,thaw for 30-45 minutes before serving.(10servings.)

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• Think about what your child likestoeatathomeandtrytotranslatethatintoalunchboxoption.

• Vegetablesareoftenoverlookedinthelunchbox.Trycuttingupsomecarrotsticksorputtinginahandfulofcherrytomatoes.

• While thehumbleapple isagreatlunch box filler (sturdy and hardtosquash),considercuttingsofterfruitupandputtingitintoasmallercontainer for protection. Berriesandkiwifruitsurviveverywellthisway.

• Dairy can be hard to include,particularly in hot weather. If youcan’t safelygetayoghurt into thelunch box, make sure you offerdairywhenshecomeshomefromschool.

• Lastnight’sleftoversinacontainerwith a small spoon can make awelcomechange to theparadeofendlesssandwiches.

• Tryputtingtogetherasmallpicnicinherlunchbox-slicesoftomato,ham, grated carrot, grated cheeseandsomebreadandbutter-soshecanbuildherownsandwich.

• Stick to water in the drink bottle-most juices are full of sugar andmakethedrink-bottlesmelly.Theyalso don’t do a very good job ofquenchingthirst.

• Homemade pikelets are a greatsnack-easytomakeaheadoftime,they’refillinganddon’trequireanyextratoppings.

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Lunch Box PlannerMONDAY

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tuesday wednesday thursday friday

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Lunch

Homemade Granola BarsPreparation time: 2 hours

The Cafeteria ClubPreparation time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2cuppeanutbutterorsunbutter• 1/3cuphoney• 1/4cupcoconutoil(oranotheroilof

yourchoice)• 1cupoats• 1 cup total of any combination

of: sesame seeds, coconut flakes,sunflower seeds, dried fruit, minichocolatechips

In a medium sized saucepan, melttogether peanut butter, honey andcoconut oil. Remove fromheat and addone cup of oats. Choose your favoritecombination of coconut flakes, sesameseeds, sunflower seeds, dried fruit andmini chocolate chips, to equal a totalof ONE CUP. (I just got out my onecup measuring cup and poured in theingredientsuntil thecupwas full.) Pourinandstirwell.

Stirwell, thenspreadmixture intoa8×8or9×4pan.Chill for two hours, then cut into bars.Wrapinplasticwrapforaquickgrabandgosnack!

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2 Paul Roos Gimnasium

‘n Besonderse eer het Justin Dill (Matriek 2012) te beurt geval deurdat hy verkies tot die SA o/19 Krieketspan wat aan die Wêreldbeker-toernooi in Dubai gaan deelneem later vanjaar.

• Kandidate : 242• Matrikulasievrystelling vir Graadstudie : 92,1%• A-gemiddeldes : 50• Kandidate met meer as 6x Vak-A’s : 31• Kandidate met ‘n gemid bo 90% : 6• Slaagpersentasie : 99,2%• Toppresteerders(Gevorderde Program vir Wiskunde ingesluit)

1. Gerben Draaijer* 9 x A-simbole* 100% vir 3 vakke* Gemiddelde : 95,8%

2. Willem Wilken* 9 x A-simbole* Gemiddelde : 95%

3. Niel Botha* 7 x A-simbole* Gemiddelde : 94%

Baie geluk aan die klas van 2013 met hul uitsonderlike prestasie.Die Paul Roos-tradisie van akademiese uitnemendheid is opnuut gehandhaaf.

Beheerliggaam, Rektor en personeel.Gerben Draaijer Willem Wilken Niel Botha

Paul Roos het die volgende toekennings tydens die WKOD se toekenningsgeleentheid op Dinsdag 14 Januarie ontvang :

# 8 ste plek op die WKOD Akademiese merietelys;# Gerben Draaijer en Willem Wilken behaal die WKOD-top - 20 - merietelys;# Gerben Draaijer is die topstudent in die Wes-Kaap in beide Fisiese Wetenskap [Skeinat] en Rekeningkunde - 100% in beide;# Die WKOD-vakpryse vir prestasie

in Wiskunde, Fisiese Wetenskap en Rekeningkunde word aan Paul Roos toegeken.

The school received the reward for Maths because Paul Roos had the largest number of candidates who passed Maths in the Province [216 passed]. What is special about this is the fact that 92,1% of the 242 candidates took Maths as a subject [the average for South Africa is less than 40 %]. The average of our top 59 learners was 87,8%, of our top 106 learners was 81,8% and of the top

148 learners was 76,9% - we can indeed be very proud.

All 150 learners who took Physical Science passed [average nearly 68%], and all 101 who took Accounting passed [average nearly 75%].

Paul Roos can indeed be very proud on these excellent results. It is not only an indication of individual brilliance, but it also acknowledges the quality of the results in general.

Paul Roos presteer tydens WKOD-toekenningsgeleentheid

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Lance Pierre du Toit het die “Boland Keyhealth super 7” tennistoernooi gedurende die Desember-vakansie gewen. Daardeur het hy die nommer 1 posisie in sy ouderdomsgroep in Suid Afrika behaal. Baie geluk!

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6 Rhenish High School

Rhenish Celebrates another Bumper Set of Matric ResultsAll the hard work and tears of learners,

parents and teachers as they battled with frustrations, overcame difficulties and worked into the early hours of the morning in 2013 proved well worth the effort when the National Senior Certificate Results were released in the first week of January.

Once again, Rhenish matrics achieved a 100% pass rate. This feat is a long standing tradition at Rhenish where there has not been a failure in some 27 years. An impressive record that is a credit to the educators who provide incredible nurturing support for

even the weakest of learners as they strive to ensure that every girl is able to reach her potential in her school leaving exam.

95% of the Class of 2013 achieved Bachelor passes that will enable them to study at university and Rhenishers will soon swell the ranks of universities, colleges and technology institutions around the country.

The Dux of the class, Chloe Bolton, achieved 100% for Visual Art, 8 As and an average of 92,3%. Ananja van der Westhuizen also achieved 8 As, while Lauren Palmer, Francesca Sleet, Julia Varley and Nicole Vorster each

achieved 7 As. Ten learners achieved 6 As each. The class achieved 350 As over the spread of subjects.

41 girls achieved A aggregates – an incredible achievement. Rhenish honours their top achievers in a special assembly which took place on Thursday 16 January. The school community and the parents of the top achievers have the opportunity in this assembly to pay tribute to these girls and to thank them for the valuable contribution they have made to the school and her reputation.

Rhenish celebrates with each member of the class the successful completion of this part of their educational journey and we thank them for their work that has also resulted in Rhenish Girls’ High being ranked 13th in the Western Cape for the 2013 NSC examination. This was announced at a function in honour of the Top Achievers and Top Achieving Schools in the Western Cape hosted by the Premier of the Western Cape, Mrs Helen Zille, at Leeuwenhof on Tuesday 15 January.

Chloe Bolton - Dux - 8 A’s - 92.3% Ananja van der Westhuizen - 8 A’s Francesca Sleet - 7 A’s Julia Varley - 7 A’s

Lauren Palmer - 7 A’s Nicole Vorster - 7 A’s

Grade 8 OrientationThe new intake of Grade 8s arrived at Rhenish on Tuesday 14 January 2014.

Any initial anxiety they may have felt on entering a completely different world to the comfortable space that had been their Primary School experiencewas soon dispelled as they were warmly welcomed by the Learner Council, met old friends, made new ones, were introduced to their register teachers and classes, received their timetables and textbooks and were taken on a tour of the campus.

Welcome to our Family, Grade 8’s and may your journey through Rhenish be one filled with learning, love, laughter and the creation of wonderful memories.

Towards the end of 2013 Rhenishers became involved in a Christmas Box project. The girls had to prepare a gift – the size of a shoebox – that was filled with useful gifts, according to a list provided. The purpose of the list was to ensure that the gift was age and gender appropriate and that they all contained the same kind of items so that no one recipient received grander or more gifts that the other.

The Christmas Boxes were delivered to the Andrew Murray children’s home and they were handed over to the children at a special Christmas party. The boxes were ooh’d and aah’d over by little hands eager to discover some special item and smiles and sparkly eyes abounded as the children enjoyed a little bit of the magic that is Christmas.

Only a life lived in the service of others is one well-lived and Rhenishers experienced the true Gift of Christmas – the Gift of Giving.Thank you to all Rhenishers and their families who so generously participated in this project. Keep your ears open towards the end of the year, this is really a project in which we should all participate.

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7Hoërskool Parel Vallei

Excellent Matric Results for the Class of 2013!1. 100% National Senior Certificate pass rate.2. 232 candidates wrote and passed with a class average of 70%.3. Merit achievements: 47 candidates passed at least 4 subjects with 80% or achieved an average of 80% or more.4. 417 Subject extensions achieved.5. 94.4% received Bachelor passes. (Matriculationexemption: 219 from 232 candidates achieved a pass rate which offers admission to Universityand the other 5.6% got admission to Diploma courses!). 6. Dux: Marguerite Theron received 100% for Maths paper three and she also forms part of the Top 20 matric learners in the Western Cape.7. Rated 11th best school out of the TOP 20 schoolsin the Western Cape (private schools included).

Top Achievers

Theron, Marguerite 94.16% Moorcroft, Jacobus Johannes 93.33 Higgo, Megan Grace 93 Rust, Alexandra Elizabeth 91.5

Mostert, Cheré 89.16 Van beek, Carissa 89.16 Campbell, Fiona Heather 88.83 Solms, Dylan 88.5

Smit, Daniele 88.33 Gunston, Angela Pam 87.5 Paver, Serena Morris 87.5 Hendricks, Darren Michael 86.83

Van der Spuy, Liam Roy 86.83

No photo:Silberbauer, Bianca Louise 88.33

The Governing Body, management, teachers

and community are proud of these results and

congratulate the class of 2013 on their excellent

results.

Together, we are once again proud to be Parel

Valleiers!

Hartlik welkom aan al die nuwe graad 8’s en personeellede! Mag julle sommer vinnig tuis voel in ons warm Parel Vallei kultuur en mag ons altyd saam uitnemendheid na streef in ‘n veranderendewêreld!

Gr8’s saam met hulle “Ranger” brakkies.

Welkom!

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8 Somerset College

Far left:Leston Dick is the no. 1 candidate at Hottentots-Holland High School and Chanté Bougaardt is the no. 2 candidate. Leston achieved 7 A symbols: Afrikaans Huistaal, English First Additional Language, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Life Orientation and Accounting.Left:Chanté Bougaardt achieved 4 A symbols: Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal (A), English Home Language, Mathematics, Life Orientation (A), Accounting (A), Life Sciences (A) and Physical Sciences.

Matric ResultsHoërskool Hottentots Holland

Important dates:

Open Day – Wednesday 18 February 2014

Scholarship Exams will be written on Friday 28 February 2014 for entrance into Grade 8 in 2015.Application forms can be downloaded from the website – www.somersetcollege.org

Somerset College congratulates its 120 matriculants for achieving a 100% pass rate in the 2013 Independent Examinations Board (IEB) Matric exams. A total of 252 distinctions were obtained with 98% of its candidates achieving the entry requirements to Bachelor Degree studies.

Somerset College is one of only a few ISASA schools to offer Afrikaans as “huistaal” (a home language option) and 1st additional language. This subject was taken by ten students and Tessa du Toit obtained a distinction for Afrikaans Home Language.

Meg Fargher, the Head of Somerset College Senior School, is delighted with the results, particularly the Mathematics results. Fifty percent of students who wrote Mathematics achieved distinctions in this subject which is an outstanding achievement.

Three Somerset College students were acknowledged by the IEB for Outstanding Achievement (Candidate ranked in the top 5% of learners in 6 or more subjects and scored 80% or more for Life Orientation). They are Devon Haantjes, Tessa du Toit and Eduard du Plessis. Devon Haantjes obtained

100% for Mathematics.Somerset College is also one of only a handful of independent schools in the Western Cape which writes the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) exam.In summary:9 Distinctions:Devon Haantjes8 Distinctions:Jacqueline BlomendahlTessa du Toit (Deputy Head Girl)Joseph GebersOlivia Laing (Head Girl)

7 Distinctions:Matthew Carruthers (Deputy Head Boy)Eduard du PlessisMichaela GrieveNiccoló Lami (Head Boy)Nadia ReuterTina Yaffes6 Distinctions:David McPherson Nina StrongNoelle van BiljonHayley WalkerDominique West

Somerset College matric results 2013

Devon Haantjes Jacqueline Blomendahl Tessa du Toit Joseph Gebers

Olivia Laing Matthew Carruthers Eduard du Plessis Michaela Grieve

Niccoló Lami Nadia Reuter Tina Yaffes