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Redaksiespan:
• Voog: Mev. Joan van Tonder• Organiseerder: Mej. Zania Viljoen• Taalversorgers: Me. Hannelie Erasmus en mnr. Richard Prinsloo• Joernaliste: Amori Potgieter; Angelo Schofield; Anna Patjane; Corné van der Merwe; Frenika de Bruin; Imke Smit;
Jacqueline Keck; Jacques Joubert; Jandré Vreken; Jessé Thorpe; Juané Nieuwenhuis; KC Lowther; Londiwe Hlatshwayo; Lowina Baumgart; Mareliza Hugo; Michelle Chikwanha; Monique le Roux; Monique Lewis; Neo Mkhabela; Nicolene Jonker; Noni Mabuza; Sally Etsebeth; Shandrie van Zweel; Therese Swanepoel; Karen Chikwanha; Keisha Jacobs; Nolwazi Ngomane en Vanessa Modise
• Fotografie: Joan van Tonder; Jamie Bhana; en Christel Morse
Julie 2014What a wonderful world!
Wat ‘n wonder wêreld!
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Stukkie vir stukkie pak Hoërskool Bergvlam die 2014 legkaart...
Ons het die kante van hierdie legkaart met ons waardes (respek, verantwoordelikheid, integ-riteit, Ubuntu) gebou; daarna het ons die legkaart begin pak: die heel eerste hoek is ingeneem deur die onvergeetlike Interhoër atletiekbyeeen-koms wat ons aangebied het! Dink maar net aan al die voorbereidings, die opgewondenheid toe die dag uiteindelik aanbreek en die tevrede moe-gheid daarna, wetende dat Bergvlam sy stempel afgedruk het!
The second corner was filled with the puzzle pieces of our performance ‘What a wonderful world’! We celebrated our diversity with a whole week of cultural activities. The highlight was our performance! The thorough enjoyment could be seen on all the faces of the performers. The oth-er puzzle pieces of this corner created a picture of our winter sports successes. We have quite a number of sport stars (hockey, netball, rugby) who were included in Mpumalanga teams after trails. Proof of a number of the school’s hockey, netball and ruby teams’ successes is portrayed in the fact that they play in the Mpumalanga semi-finals.
The Onderonsie editorial staff has spent many hours in order to put this outstanding edition to-gether! Thank you for your commitment to this task! The hard work that went into the creation of Hoërskool Bergvlam’s image is much appreci-ated. We revel in the enjoyment of look... and look again...
Uit die hoof se kantoor:Die 2014 legkaart is halfpad gebou, die tweede deel van hierdie legkaart gaan net so genotvol en opwindend wees om te pak as die eerste een! Nêrens sal ’n enkele legkaarstukkie verlore gaan nie...
Hoërskool Bergvlam brand voor-waar met trots in 2014!Annemarié Kleynhans
By KC Lowther
Ladies and gentleman, he’s from Tom Naude High School; he eats fruit and yogurt for breakfast with the occasional egg and bacon; he’s our new deputy principal; he is – Mister van den Berg!
Mister vdB decided to become a part of the Vlammie family because he saw a lot of potential here and liked everything about our school. Upon arriving at Bergvlam he immediately jumped in and started coaching our U/15 rugby team but he would like to get involved in all areas of Vlammie-land, including our culture.
He is married, has two daughters and enjoys fly-fishing in his spare time. He also loves animals and enjoys spending time in the game reserve. If given the choice, he would not mind being a leopard. And if he got to choose a superpower he would take super vision so that he could read people’s minds.
So when you encounter mister van den Berg around the school grounds make sure to give him a warm Vlammie welcome!
WelcomeMister van den Berg
By Noni Mabuza
Good music … check Great braaivleis…checkAnd a jaw dropping amount of “gees”…CHECK & CHECK!!!
From the “flash mob” dancing and the “braai” meat burning to the ear-splitting screaming and the colourful lighting, every part of our “geesvang” social was memorable. Even with the slight humps and bumps here and there, the night continued to be a fun-filled one.
Even the ‘karaoke’ part of the night proved entertaining. Who would have thought we’ve been pronouncing and singing our songs wrong for so long. Huh!?
Another “wow!” moment was the vlammie tradition, which we all witnessed the beginning of. When the two lanterns (# whoops! Error! I meant single lantern) floated into the night sky and we all proudly sang our school anthem, it was absolutely breathtaking. Definitely a “wow” moment.
With a selfie here, a group photo there and an “ag my hare!” moment everywhere when the rain came, every moment of the evening was worth documenting. Even if that meant updating your Facebook status every 5 minutes, or uploading enough pictures to fill an album on instagram. Every moment was definitely worth sharing.
And although the rain tried to dampen our fun, it couldn’t successfully extinguish the flame that burns so brightly inside our souls.Always burn with pride…
IF YOU WANNA BE A VLAMMIE
eVERY PART OF OUR “GEESVANG” -SOCIAL WAS MEMORABLE
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How to spirit for dummiesBy Vanessa Modise
After our super spirit team WOW-ed the lowveld again this year, people started wondering how we do it – again and again. “Ah, it’s nothing,” we say. “We just follow an easy family recipe.”
RECIPE FOR: The Super Bergvlam Spirit Team.
Ingredients:• Amazing Cheerleaders• A one of a kind choreographer (Maryke)• Cool tunes• A spirit team (±450 members) (Must include a few Gr. 8
newbie-Vlammies)• A high-end DJ (Mr Wells)• Dedicated teachers (±5)• An awesome principal• A few bibs• A foamy massa bank • Sunscreen, water and snacks
Begin by mixing the cheerleaders and the choreographer with a few cool tunes until things start to move. Now stir up the DJ, add the spirit team and beat for as long as possible (if you spot any sour spirit team members remove immediately).
Sprinkle in some teachers and fold in one awesome principal. Chuck the mixture into a square mould and cover in bibs. Bake, without the shade cloth, at full lowveld heat until it starts to crack and a ballerina emerges. Remove for a day and fill the cracks with a foamy massa bank and dust with fancy dress outfits. Put back in the sun, but now covered in shade cloth.
When you notice the blinding awesomeness radiating from the spirit team you know – it is ready. Serve with sunscreen, water and snack. Voila! One Super Bergvlam Spirit Team ready to impress!
ThePost-Inter-High
Spirit Team Blues
By Jessé Thorpe
After months of practice in all weather conditions and moods, inter-high finally arrives. It is always, without a doubt, a memorable day. But what happens after our songs are sung and scores are counted? After the stands are cleared and the crowd has gone home? We are left, disillusioned, in the inter-high aftermath.
1. Extreme exhaustion – With just a Sunday to “recover” (cough) and to (cough) do homework, one cannot help but (cough) behave zombie-like for at least a week.
2. No voices – This is the evidence that you had spirit and gave it your all, and no amount of Strepsils can cure this. For some reason the teachers don’t seem to mind...
3. A vaguely-awkward-turn in your relationships with friends from other schools – After singing U.G.L.Y and many more insulting songs, the first encounter after inter-high – is always awkward.
4. Long periods – Lastly, is realising how l-o-o-ong normal periods actually are... Now there is no bell interrupting the teacher as (s)he is about to give you homework.
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Prof. Vlammenhogen sê: GeesvangstatistiekDeur Monique le Roux
Hier in Vlammieland vang ons nie net gees nie, ons analiseer dit! Sien, ons heg waarde aan Vlammies se opinies en daarom is navorsing vir ons baie belangrik. Navorsing help ’n mens leemtes identifiseer sodat dit verbeter kan word. Dit help ’n mens ook sterkpunte identifiseer sodat dit ook ... verbeter kan word.
Ons bekwame span by die Onderonsie het dag en nag saam met prof. Vlammenhogen gewerk om vir julle ’n ligitieme* geesvang-nabetragtingsverslag (groot woord – ons weet) te bring. Ons het geesvangers uit elke graad en klas gevra om hul opinies volgens ’n vraelysie te gee.
Volgens ons navorsing het alle respondente* (behalwe die mamparra wat die vraag “geskiep” het, en die een wat aangedui het dat hy nie weet hoekom nie) vanjaar aan die geesvangaktiwiteite deelgeneem omdat hulle wou, en nie omdat hulle geforseer is nie. Toe ons hulle gevra het wat hulle die meeste geniet het, het die massa-bank met sy water-spele koning gekraai, alhoewel die geesvangaand ook populêr was.
Op die vraag: “Hoe kan ons Bergvlam se geesvang verbeter?”, het 75% van ons respondente geantwoord dat die geesvang perfek was; die oorblywende 25% het gevoel dat ons beslis meer moet massabank. ’n Paar het wel ook gevoel dat die kinders hul dissipline moet opskerp, ons baie meer liedjies moet leer en vroeër met die geesvangaksies moet begin.
Die respondente was ook gaande oor die nuwe lantern-tradisie en het gesê dat dit uniek was, eenheid en die berg-vlam simboliseer en party was net “amazed” omdat hulle nog nooit voorheen ’n Chinese lantern gesien “brand” het nie.
Laastens het ons die respondente gevra hoe ons die nie-geestiges in ons skool kan betrek: hul idees het gestrek van groepsdruk en oorredingspraatjies tot meer video-vertonings in die saal tot meer free stuff, tot meer bonuspunte.
But all in all, het ons besef dat Bergvlam eintlik nie eers gees hoef te vang nie...ons het die G-E-E-S!
*respondente is die mense wat ’n sekere vraelys ingevul het. *ligitieme is die Afrikaans vir legit (valid)
Vraag: Watter deel van die geesvang was vir jou die lekkerste?
By Jacqueline Keck
What will you miss most about the inter-high?
Being part of the “opkoms” was awesome, all the practising and spirit-raising paid off even if we didn’t win. – Mikayla Wilmans
The adrenaline rushing through me when I run my relay. – Ndumiso Thwala
Watching other schools doing their opkoms and thinking: Good, not great…We were awesome! – Timothy Baloyi
The competitive vibe and pride I felt made it really unique and special. – Tarryn Semmens
Sitting there with my friends and school screaming our hearts out for our athletes
– Ntabiseng Zulu
Handing out drinks to the exhausted athletes, helping out, having fun and making friends while being a helper. – Jenna Skinner
I enjoyed walking around the field with the music playing and people watching the athletics. This made me realise how much effort went into the whole day and that made me really proud to be a Vlammie. It ignited a tiny spark within me. Vlammies really do burn with pride. – Jacqueline Keck
Inter-high afterthoughts
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Vlammies brand met trots in 2014
Op jou merke . . . Gereed . . . Go! Go!
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Deur Jandré Vreken
2014 was ’n Vlammie-Interhoër! Vanjaar het Bergvlam die grootste, mees gesofistikeerde Interhoër aangebied wat die Laeveld nog beleef het.
Agt skole; meer as 7000 mense; en ’n skouspel van atletiek. Die aktiwiteite het reeds dou voor dag op 22 Februarie weggespring. Nadat die besoekende skole hulself met hul opkomsvertoninkies voorgestel het, was dit die Vlammies se
beurt om hul opkoms-ekstravaganza – waaraan dié geesspan’n hele maand lank geoefen het - vir die hele Laeveld te “show”! Met ’n boudswaai-harte-klop-hop-op-medley wat liedjies soos: Talk Dirty to me, Royals, Timber en Power insluit het Bergvlam se geesspan die hoogste opkomstelling behaal van al agt deelnemende skole.
Buiten dat Bergvlam die opkoms gewen het, het hul ook ’n verdere 3 ongelooflike prestasies verower: die Vlammie dirigente
was as naaswenners aangewys, Bergvlam was tweede met die sangbeker en het ook ’n tweede plek in die Spirit of ABSA Cup verwerf.
Ander skole mag dalk dink dat hulle daartoe instaat is om in die volgende paar jaar ’n beter Interhoër aan te bied, met of sonder “tegniese-foute”, maar ons almal weet dat die Vlammie-Inter die beste was en ongetwyfeld die toeskouers op die punte van hulle stoele laat sit het.
Go! Wait . . . Go!
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Deur Frenika de Bruin
Tydens vanjaar se Interhoër was ons ongelooflik trots op al ons atlete wat so hard gewerk en ons skool met entoesiasme verteenwoordig het. Daar was wel ’n paar ster-atlete wat uitgestaan en hul plek, op die jaar se top-10 atlete vir Bergvlam, behaal het.
Mon
ique
Lew
is –
3000 Dogters O/19
Waa
raan
din
k jy
voo
r jy
aan
jou
item
dee
lnee
m?
Stres, stres en stres!
In e
en s
in, w
atte
r raa
d ka
n jy
vir
iem
and
gee
wat
vi
r die
eer
ste
keer
atle
tiek
wil
doen
?Wees reg om
trane, bloed
en sweet te stort.
Wat
is jo
u le
use?
If yo
ur d
ream
doe
sn’t
scar
e yo
u, m
aybe
it’s
not
big
en
ough
.
Alic
ia S
mit – 3000 Dogter O
/19
Wat
is d
ie e
erst
e di
ng w
at d
eur j
ou k
op
gaan
as
jy ’n
gou
e m
edal
je w
en?
Dis amper tyd om te eet.
Wat
is v
ir jo
u di
e le
kker
ste
van
atle
tiek?
Die geselligheid by die oefening en by die
byeenkom
ste.
In e
en s
in, w
atte
r raa
d ka
n jy
vir
iem
and
gee
wat
vir
die
eers
te k
eer a
tletie
k w
il do
en?
Vir m
ense lyk dinge onmoontlik, m
aar vir die
Here is enige iets moontlik.
Nja
bulis
o N
gom
ane – 110 Hurdles Girls U/17
Wha
t do
you
thin
k ab
out b
efor
e yo
u pa
rtic
i-pa
te in
you
r ath
letic
item
?I visualise success. Only positive thoughts –
thoughts on how I am
going to take on my item
and improve on the last time.
Wha
t do
you
enjo
y m
ost a
bout
ath
letic
s?Winning, seeing myself improve, hearing
everyone cheer and the adrenaline.
Wha
t is
your
mot
to?
Pain is temporary but winning lasts forever.
Phili
le S
ilind
a – Shot-put Girls U/19
Wha
t do
you
thin
k ab
out b
efor
e yo
u pa
rtic
i-pa
te in
you
r ath
letic
item
?I think about my goal and what I want to
achieve.
Wha
t is
the
first
thin
g th
at p
ops
into
you
r he
ad w
hen
you
win
a g
old
med
al?
Thank you Lord.
In o
ne s
ente
nce,
wha
t adv
ice
will
you
giv
e so
meo
ne w
ho w
ants
to s
tart
doi
ng a
thle
tics
for t
he fi
rst t
ime?
Do athletics with your w
hole heart, attend
practice and enjoy it.
Sihl
e Zw
ane – 200 Girls
U/17
Wha
t is
the
first
thin
g th
at p
ops
into
you
r hea
d w
hen
you
win
a g
old
med
al?
Victory Dance!
Wha
t sho
uld
you
neve
r ea
t bef
ore
you
part
ici-
pate
in a
thle
tics?
Anything that has dairy in it
is a NO-NO!
In o
ne s
ente
nce,
wha
t ad
vice
will
you
giv
e so
meo
ne w
ho w
ants
to
star
t doi
ng a
thle
tics
for
the
first
tim
e?Get your m
entality
right – your body will do
everything your m
ind tells
it to do.
Tian
de
Bru
in – 3000
Seuns O/17
Wat
moe
t men
s no
oit e
et
voor
men
s de
el n
eem
aan
at
letie
k ni
e?KFC
= maagw
erkings
Wat
is v
ir jo
u di
e le
kker
-st
e va
n at
letie
k?Om jou eie PB (P
ersonal
Best) te verbeter en te weet
dat al jou harde werk die
moeite werd was.
In e
en s
in, w
atte
r raa
d ka
n jy
vir
iem
and
gee
wat
vi
r die
eer
ste
keer
atle
tiek
wil
doen
?Hardloop asof jy iets
gesteel het.
Mau
das
Ban
da –
Long jump Boys
U/16
Read the exclusive
interview on page 9
Will
em B
otha – 3000 Se
uns O/19
Wat
moe
t men
s no
oit e
et v
oor m
ens
deel
neem
aa
n at
letie
k ni
e?Ve
tterige en swaar kosse soos vleise. Dit is wel ’n
goeie idée om kos met baie koolhidrade die aand
voor die tyd te eet – soos pasta.
Wat
is v
ir jo
u di
e le
kker
ste
van
atle
tiek?
As jy jou tyd sien en dit is jou Pe
rsoonlike Be
ste.
In e
en s
in, w
atte
r raa
d ka
n jy
vir
iem
and
gee
wat
vir
die
eers
te k
eer a
tletie
k w
il do
en?
Byt net vas: die begin is altyd die ergste.
Adr
iano
Dom
inie
tto – 400 Seuns O/19
Wat
is d
ie e
erst
e di
ng w
at d
eur j
ou k
op
gaan
as
jy ’n
gou
e m
edal
je w
en?
Ek is altyd dankbaar vir die talent wat die
Here vir m
y gegee het.
Wat
moe
t men
s no
oit e
et v
oor m
ens
deel
neem
aan
atle
tiek
nie?
Roomys
Wat
is jo
u le
use?
Dedication + Hard work + God = Success
Hen
ning
van
Asw
egen – 3000 Se
uns O/19
Wat
is v
ir jo
u di
e le
kker
ste
van
atle
tiek?
Om net deel te neem
aan ’n wedloop.
In e
en s
in, w
atte
r raa
d ka
n jy
vir
iem
and
gee
wat
vir
die
eers
te k
eer a
tletie
k w
il do
en?
’n Aanhouer w
en.
Wat
is jo
u le
use?
Whe
n th
e go
ing
gets
toug
h, th
e th
ough
get
go
ing.
Atletiek Sterre Exclusive:
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By Noni Mabuza
If you ever had to run for your life and you reached a canyon with a 7.33m divide - with no bridge... I guess it would be nice to know that you are capable of making that long jump to freedom.
Maudas Banda is not just a Bergvlam superstar; his record-breaking jump of 7.33m at the South African Championships earlier this year has also turned him into an up and coming sports icon. Maudas agreed to an interview with the Onderonsie so that you can get to know the guy before and after the jumps.
Before and after the jumps, we have found Maudas to be a witty guy who loves his mom and has a great deal of determination. We might just someday lay him to rest in a sandpit. But in the meanwhile, we wish him good luck at the African games and all his jumping endeavours.
An interview with
Vlammieland’s very own Maudas Banda
Exclusive:
Noni:Tell us,when did your long jump
career start?
Noni:I thought that you had been jumping
all your life.
Noni:Okay. How do your
parents feel about you jumping - do they fully
support you?
Noni:Ncaww! Too sweet!
So you and your mom are really
close, huh?
Noni:Ahwe! So I guess your mom is your
motivation?
Noni:Words to live by! But on a different note, do you have any pre-jump ritu-
als, say for instance - kiss the sand?
Noni:So what do you
do before a jump?
Noni:So what does Maudas
say to Maudas? Do you have a specific mantra
that you chant?
Noni:No, it’s not weird, just different. Speaking of
different, if you could do something other than ath-letics, what would it be?
Noni:Okay. So besides jump-ing and practising and running, what else do
you like to do with your time?
Noni:Wow! Your sched-ule sounds busy! What do you do to take the stress off?
Noni:So Maudas, how did
you jump 7.33m? That is impossibly far.
Noni:You don’t seem to have much time to
play at all!
Noni:What is your
advice to aspiring jumpers?
Maudas:2011. I was in
grade 7.
Maudas:I’ve been doing athletics since
forever, but I only started jumping
later.
Maudas:Yeah, she does.
My mommy always makes sure I get everything I need and stuff. I cherish
that lady.
Maudas:Yeah, we are. I don’t know where I’d be without her.
Maudas:Well not really, my
mom is my supporter. I’m my own motivation. I keep myself going.
#GottaBelieveInYourself!
Maudas:Haha! Kiss the
sand…well no, I don’t have one but rituals develop naturally, so
we’ll see.
Maudas:Well, I do talk to
myself.
Maudas:You’re going to thinkthis is weird but… I tell
myself to: get in my zone; forget about life; remember
everything I’ve practised; unleash
the beast...
Maudas:Focus on school, varsity, makemoney and just
live.
Maudas:Go out with the
homies. But lately I haven’t hadmuch time for
that.
Maudas:I sleeeeeeeeeeep!
Maudas:WORK HARD. PLAY HARD
Maudas:The playing
happens at the sand pit.
Maudas:Try to beat me.
Hahaha! Just kidding! But seriously though, keep working hard and
always believein yourself.
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Muskas Gr 8’sBy Londiwe Hlatshwayo and Neo Mkhabela
1. How would you spend a random Satur-day?
A. Catching up homeworkB. Playing hockeyC. Chilling out with my catD. Mowing the lawnE. Spending time with friendsF. Spending time with family
Which S.E. are you most like?2. If someone embarrassed you, you...A. Belittle themB. Laugh at themC. Depends how. If it is funny: just laughD. Take revengeE. Embrace the momentF. Embarrass them more
3. The thing that makes you proud of yourself is...
A. My achievementsB. My friendsC. The fact that God loves meD. My ginger hairE. My tennis achievementsF. Being different
4. What are you passionate about?A. NetballB. HockeyC. Being an S.E.D. ChemistryE. MusicF. Friends
5. How would you describe your style?A. It depends on my moodB. ColouredC. Being myselfD. Red haired toothpickE. IndieF. Funky/Classy
RESULTS:Mostly A’sCELINE GREEFF – She is an ambitious, creative, fun person but she is also very responsible. Netball is a big part of her life and she expresses the way she feels by the way she dresses. Watch out, if you embarrass her, she might belittle you. But ultimately, she just enjoys being herself.
Mostly B’sTIFFANY PAYNE – She is the game of hockey’s number one fan. She is humorous, easygoing, cares about her friends and enjoys who she is. If someone embarrasses her, she does not let them win – she just laughs it off.
Mostly C’sALICIA SMIT – She loves animals, especially her cat. She does not believe in taking revenge but chooses to see the light side of life. She is a responsible person who takes pride in who she is and finds her identity in the Lord.
Mostly D’sJUSTIN PHILLIPS – He either loves being in the garden or he’s a responsible guy who does his chores diligently. If someone embarrasses him he gives them a taste of their own medicine. He does not mind being different – he loves his ginger hair – and embraces who he is.
Mostly E’sKERI-LYNNE CULVER – She is easygoing and enjoys having fun. She embraces every moment, even the embarrassing ones. Friends, music and tennis are all very important to her. She rocks through life, the indie-way.
Mostly F’sANTHONY GOUWS – He is a classy yet funky-ishly unique guy who places great value on friendships. If someone embarrasses him, he simply returns the favour. He enjoys listening to music and tries to live life to the fullest.
Dagboek van ’n muscaDeur Imke Smit
Dag 1Shhh! Ek is in die badkamer. Buite ontplof daar heeltyd bomme en ek sweer die Bkaas is eintlik aliens! Vanoggend het mama my by die skoolhek avgelaai en my haar “grootseun” genoem, maar eke voel ni groot ni! Toe ek hier instep hoor ek baie stemme en toe ek wil opkyk om te sien wi praat, skree een van die aliens: “kyk af!” Ek dink hulle wil ons ook in aliens verander want ons het hierdie beffies met ons name op gekry, en eke ken mos my naam, so ek dink dis vir as ons klaar aliens geword het dat ons ouers ons nog kan herken.
Dag 2Vandag moes ons weer ons laerskoolkleere dra, en eke ver-staan alweer ni hoekom ni. Ek is nou oortuig daarvan dat die Bkaas eintlik aliens is. Ek meen, watter sort “mens” vra kinders om bome te kielie of om teen mure vas te suig? Ek dink die president is hulle koning en koninging want ons moet hulle “u majestyt” noem. Maar ek weier om ook ’n alien te word, hier-die is my kans. Ek sal my ma wys! Ek het haar gesê ek sal nog eendag die wêreld red, en dis nou my kans!
Dag … Dalk die laaste dagHierdie is dalk my laaste dag as ’n MENS! Vandag is wat hulle noem: “die inhuldiging.” Ek het alle moont-like maniere om aliens uit te wis gegoogle maar niks het gewerk nie. Liewe dagboek…vanaand word ek ’n vlammioe alien, en dalk gan dit ni so erg wees ni. As ek ’n Vlam-mie word, sal ek moet aanpas. If u can’t biet them, join them. Ek sal moet brand met trots!
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Groentjie Konsert
Die “Vlammie Survival Guide”Deur Shandrie van Zweel
Elke skool het sy kinkels en kabels, ompaaie en kortpaaie, ditjies en datjies wat, as jy dit nie verstaan nie, dinge heel “tricky” kan maak. Daarom verskaf ons graag aan jou ’n “survival guide to Bergvlam” – ’n gids wat jou op die gelyke pad kan hou en dinge vir jou nie net makliker nie, maar ook lekkerder kan maak. Hier volg ’n lysie van dinge wat jy behoort te weet.
1. Know your school Bergvlam has quite a few nooks and crannies, with random names, which you should be aware of in order to find your way through school. You
should know that the small stage next to the quad is called the Pam Golding stage even though it reads KMIA in big bold letters. Know that Groot Boom is next to the hall and Oom Boom is next to the bell house and that there might be an Oupa Boom somewhere. Know that there is a big art class in D1 or is it G1 or T1. Get a map or ask a senior and soon you’ll be navigating through school like a boss.
2. Ken jou onderwysers Nie net is daar baie onderwysers by Bergvlam nie, maar daar is ook talle onderwysers met dieselfde vanne. Dus moet jy nou hulle voorletters
of name ook ken. Weet by watter Erasmus jy Afrikaans kry, watter een vir jou LO gee en watter een Rugby afrig. Dit kan nogal ’n delem- ma raak as jy nie weet watter juffrou Viljoen jou pouse wil sien nie. En het jy geweet dat die nuwe kantoor tannie, saam met Juffrou Toerisme Swart en Juf- frou Kuns Swart ook ’n mevrou Swart is? Vind dus uit “who is who in the zoo”. Vra hulle! Ek be- lowe – nie almal van hulle byt nie.
3. Be involved If you like to jump, try out for the athletics team. If you can catch/kick/hit or throw a ball, play a winter sport. If singing, dancing, jamming and acting is your thing, then the revue is the way to go. Wise people know that the more you put in, the more you’ll get out. So, don’t just ask what your school can do for you, but what you can do for your school.
4. Maak maatjies and learn that other language Bergvlam is a dual medium school, which is great – because the people in our country do not all speak the same lan- guage. At Bergvlam we learn to deal with that. But one can also get lost in translation. Daar is niks beter as ’n goeie vriend nie… tensy dit ’n vriend is met chappies. In Bergvlam is daar leerders van alle vorme, kleure, groottes, kulture en tale. Die kans is goed dat jy iemand gaan kry wat jy like. Dan terwyl jy vriendskap
bou en chappies kou, word jy sommer ook bilingual soos in super quicky. 5. Be friendly “Smile and the world smiles right back at you.” Share a sandwich with someone; help a teacher carry her basket up the stairs; sweep a class...who knows you might just build up some merit
points to post-pone your detention a week longer. If you don’t need the merit points, remember – do the right thing. Vlammies help because Vlammies care. #Ubuntu.
Follow these easy steps and the peeps at school won’t just become your family, but the place will become like home.
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A Vlammie Fairytale:
The Exotic Ball of LoveBy Nicolene Jonker
Once upon a time, not too long ago, on Thursday 13 February, Vlambelina went to Vlammie-land’s Valentine’s Ball. It was an exhilarating Masquerade Ball.
The Ladies were all dressed in striking dresses; the gentlemen looked very handsome in tuxes. The guests filled the stunningly decorated hall with amiable laughter, love and enjoyable music, thanks to the astounding DJ Willem Botha!
Vlambelina’s chariot (well her dad’s blue bakkie) arrived and Prince Vlameon – bedazzled with red, pink, and purple strikkies – greeted her with a delicious cupcake that he had bought that morning from a persistent Gr. 11. He then escorted Vlambelina down the red carpet. Vlambelina felt like a princess, as the cameras flashed.
With every passing dance, the various couples’ romances blossomed, making everyone vivacious and jubilant, including the thrilled Vlambelina. She knew, as she stared into her adoring prince’s eyes, that she would never, ever forget this unforget-table night.
However, when the clock struck 10, Vlambelina’s cellphone rang and she dashed for her “chariot”, leaving behind her lovely ATKV badge – oe lala! Sy vry in Afrikaans! – for her Prince Vlameon to find; knowing that he would, by returning it to her, prove his love.
With a sparkle in her eye, warmth in her heart and a smile on her beautiful face, Vlambelina was driven into the night. She was already enthusiastic and eager about next year’s ball; knowing that next year’s Gr. 11 students will make the evening ex-otic and unforgettable once more. That night Vlambelina’s slumber was full of joyful music. In her dreams her Prince Vlameon swept her across the dance floor and she felt intensely proud to be called a Vlammie… because Vlammie hearts burn with pride!
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Who is your celebrity crush?
Harry Styles:You are an indoor type of girl that loves to put in your earphones and listen to your favourite song. You like a guy with a big personality with looks to match.
Josh Hutcherson:You like down to earth guys with killer smiles and eyes you can sink into. You are a movie addict that needs a nice guy to cuddle up to while watching your favourite movie.
Christiano Ranoldo:You like your guy like your coffee, rich and imported. You love sports just as much as you like a guy with abs of steel. Tall , dark and hand-some
Prince Harry:A guy in uniform makes your heart skip a beat. The world do not just revolve around you and you like helping other people. A good heart, cute smile and personality to match.
Personality or looks I like being active I like a guy in uniform
No YesYes No
Total Adrenalin junkie
Mall or ParkWorld Peace or Bill Gates’
money
Perfect date:Picnic or movies
Flowers or chocolates
Hopelessly Romantic
Music is my life
Smile or absModel or girl next door
You want to be: Humanitarian worker of famous actress
No Yes
Yes No
Yes No
Girls! Ever wondered who your perfect celebrity crush is? Well, stop wondering: have fun and find out.
By Monique Lewis
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By Nolwazi Ngomane and Keisha Jacobs
As dawn breaks on February 15 “the day of love” has come to an end. The shops do not hesitate a second to rip off the red hearts and stick on the Easter bunnies. The long-awaited Valentine’s day is over, leaving behind empty chocolate wrappers, forgotten teddybears and a whole lot of broken hearts. It is easy to see why so many become bitter and cynical about love in general – it seems like love in this world is made in China and wrapped in plastic. You may very well ask, “Does lasting love even exist?”
We are pleased to announce that the answer to this morbid question is: YES! YES! And YES! As we scan around us on the school grounds we notice “the couples” – Vlammies whose hearts not only burn with pride, but also with inloveness. And so we find inspiration in these Vlammie-couples who not only love on Valentine’s day, but all the days in between too.
So here are our Bonnies who have found their Clydes. Meet the couples who tackle relationship obstacles with a laugh and a smooch.
Winner!This couple won the BEST DRESSED COUPLE award at this year’s Valentine’s Ball.
Braam and Angelique:1. Where and how did you meet each other? “We met at school while talking about each other’s crushes.”
2. When and where was your first kiss? “We were camping outside; we lay under the bright stars and kissed.”
3. What are your pet names for each other? Braam for Angelique: My EngelQuii Angelique for Braam: My DuifiQii
AD and Kayla:1. Where and how did you meet each other? “At OOM BOOM.”
2. When and where was your first kiss? “It happened at AD’s driveway one evening coming from a braai.”
3. What are your pet names for each other? AD for Kayla: My Liefie Kayla for AD: BabyMonkey
4. What is the most awkward moment you have had together? “The time AD was trying to do a “wheelie” with his bike and fell. I just laughed.”
Anthony and Abby1. How did Anthony ask you out? “We were sitting on a couch and he asked me, “Since this is a new year, don’t you want to be my girlfriend” and I said yes.”
2. Where and how did you meet each other? “At school”.
3. What are your pet names for each other? Ant for Abby: Nana Abby for Ant: Baba
4. What is the most awkward moment you have ever had together? “When Ant dropped my iPhone and just stood there solemnly and muttered, “I’m sorry”.
Love that lasts past Valentine’s Day
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Deur Mareliza Hugo
Bloedrooi rose, reuse teddiebere, sjokolade-hartjies en … en toe ‘strike’ die paw-paw vir Cupid toe hy dit die minste verwag!
Ouens, as Valentynsdag vanjaar vir jou ’n katastrofe van epidermiese proporsies was, omdat jy nie weet “what a girls wants” nie, het ek goeie nuus vir jou – Next year could be better…
Nota aan ouens:
Elke jaar - 14 Februarie – is dit Valentynsdag! Om die dag te vergeet is die grootste fout wat enige man, wat hoop om ’n meisie te beïndruk, kan maak. Hier volg 8 algemene foute wat ouens liefs moet vermy.
1. As ’n meisie vir jou sê dat dit nie nodig is om ’n groot bohaai oor Valentynsdag te maak nie, outjie, weet net hierdie meisie jok! Elke meisie wil op Valentynsdag bederf word én spesiaal voel. Maak dit dus onvergeetlik vir haar.
2. Om liefdeswoorde by jou naaste CNA of Cardies te kry, is ’n nee-nee!
Maak nie saak hoe fraai die woorde in ’n winkelkaartjie lyk nie, dit is nog steeds nie jou eie woorde nie. Dis flou! Daar is geen verskoning hiervoor nie.
3. Om te wag tot op die laaste nippertjie!
As jy haar as jou Valentyn wil hê, vra haar. Moenie wag vir een of ander onsigbare sein wat nét Batman kan sien nie. Sy mag dalk ja sê; sy mag dalk nee sê, maar ten minste weet julle dan waar julle met mekaar staan.
4. Luister Groot Seun, cliché is okei.
Meisies hou van romanse, so neem haar gerus op ’n kerslig piekniek, al dink jy dis ’n cliché.
5. Vermy eerder ’n twee uur lange fliek vir ’n “date”. As jy ’n meisie wil leer ken, moet jy met haar praat – tensy julle regtig niks het om vir mekaar te sê nie.
6. Om ’n teddiebeer te gebuik as ’n liefdesblyk, is soos om by jou onderwyser te spog met wat in jou kosblik gepak is – ons doen dit nie meer nie.
Dit was oulik om aan jou laerskool vriendinnetjie ’n teddiebeer, wat ’n rooi hartjie vashou, te gee, maar dude, regtig? Vis eerder ’n bietjie uit en gee haar dan ’n ietsie wat wys dat jy belangstel.
7. Om swak geklee te wees!
Valentynsdag is nie die tyd om met jou voorkoms te eksperimenteer nie. Kies ’n uitrusting wat alreeds die koppe laat draai het.
8. Om bietjie oorboord te gaan.
Doen moeite, maar moenie met die naskeermiddel oordryf nie. “Jy wil nie geruik word, voordat jy gesien word nie!”
Om terug te kom by die mooi van Valentynsdag. Dit is die dag om liefde te vier, om vir jou geliefde iets spesiaal te doen en sommer net lief-laf te wees, maar asseblief outjies, vermy dieselfde beertjies met “Be my Valentine”, dieselfde sjokolade in rooi papier toegedraai en dieselfde sappige briefies met ’n google “quote” aan die binnekant. Wees anders met jou volgende Valentynsdag.
Michelle and Justin1. How did Justin ask you out? “Justin wrote me a note in Hungarian which said, “Will you be mine?” and as I was reading the note aloud, Justin assumed I was asking him out. Justin said no.”
2. Where and how did you meet each other? Note: The following content is Michelle’s version of what happened. “I was on mall duty, chasing away everyone who dared not to wear shoes at the mall. Justin was one of the offenders who wasn’t wearing shoes.”
3. When and where was your first kiss? Note: The following content is Justin’s version of what happened. “It was on our summer vacation at the Caribbean in shark-infested waters, without a shark cage. This was after I had saved her from the Pirates. She then hung firmly in my strong arms and we kissed.”
4. What is the most awkward moment you have ever had together? “When Justin bought me a cookery book for Valentine’s day, because the only thing I know how to make is scrambled eggs.”
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Bergvlam onderwysers: 100% deelname!
Rub-a-dub-dub, we’re relaxing in the tub! Want ons is ‘ProudlySouth African’!
The class of 19-(long ago)
Tip - Moet nooit jou skoolrok saam met jou
hare was nie.
Nee man! Bergvlam onderwysers is nie‘scary’ nie!
To teach, ornot to teach . . .
Reception with a smile!
Wanneer hy nie visvang nie balanseer hy paaseiers op sy
kop . . .
Lucky, Look there’s a clown behind you!
. . . and we love you for it! Boe!
Die geheim tot Super Wiskunde!
How to “Bergvlam-Tatoo”properly . . .
Spray-’n-Ton verf in jou hare!
Hey jy! Ek sien jou!
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Deur Amori Potgieter
In Maart vanjaar het die Bergvlam se ATKV -lede ’n opsitkers-aand gehou. Nee, verliefde paartjies het nie oor kerse na mekaar gestaar nie; dit was eerder ’n filmaand met ’n prettige tema. Die tema van die aand was “ouma’s en oupa’s”. Krullers, knypraambrilletjies, kieries en kruisbande is uit kaste uitgegrawe. Die een flikkerende Vlammie was ouer as die ander. Huis Spataar het uit die saalvloere verreis - nader aan ’n ouethuis gaan jy nie maklik kry nie.
Die film “As jy sing” was vertoon en die ”ouetehuis” kon heerlik meeleef. Dit was ’n genotvolle aand van saamsing en lag. Na so ’n aand het ons maar net weer besef: Ouderdom is dalk die vervaldag van die uitstel wat aan die jeug gegee is, maar Vlammies is nooit te oud vir ’n party nie!
ATKVOpsitkers Aand
Deur Lowina Baumgart
• Ek wonder of perfektioniste hul klere weg-gee as dit gekreukel is.
• Teacher: Do something about your shirt. You have a tail hanging out.
Kid: (takes off his pants)• Na die somervakansie gaan Jannie terug
skool toe. Na twee dae bel die juffrou sy ma en kla dat hy himself wangeddra. “Wag ’n bietjie,” antwoord sy ma. “Jannie was vir ’n maand en ’n half by die huis en ek het jou nie een keer geskakel oor sy swak gedrag nie.”
• Johny got bad grades and his dad had a serious talk with him about it. The next day he tapped his teacher on the shoulder and said, “Not to scare you or anything but my dad says if my grades don’t go up someone is getting grounded.”
Lag n bietjie
What teachers say and what they actually
mean.1.) Onderwyswers sê: U kind het die
merkwaardige vermoeë om informasie sonder moeite te werf.
Hul bedoel egter: Ons het hom gevang afkyk tydens ’n toets.
2.) Teachers say: Your child has an endless fund of energy.
They actually mean: The hyperactive monster can’t stay seated for more that 5 minutes.
3.) Onderwyswers sê: U kind is ’n avontuurlustige natuurliefhebber en geniet dit om tyd buite die klas te spandeer.
Hul bedoel egter: U kind bank klas op ’n gereelde basis.
4.) Teachers say: Your Daughter exhibits a casual, relaxed attitude to school, which indicates that high expectations don’t intimidate her.
Yet they actually mean: The lazy thing hasn’t done one assignment all term.
VINNIGE FEITE
Deur Amori Potgieter
• If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.
• Die sterkste spier in jou liggaam is die tong.
• If NASA sent birds into space they would soon die: they need gravity to swallow.
• ’n Volstruis se oog is groter as sy brein.
• Most lipstick contains fish scales.
• In die antieke Griekeland was ’n appel die simbool van liefde. Hulle het dit geglo omdat ’n appel so lank hou nadat dit gepluk is.
• Donald Duck comics were banned from Finland because he didn’t wear trousers.
• Trouringe word aan die vierde vinger van die linkerhand gedra as gevolg van die aar wat van daar direk na die hart loop.
• Scientists suggest that most people will fall in love approximately seven times before marriage.
• Die gemiddelde persoon raak binne 7 minute aan die slaap.Hey jy! Ek sien jou!
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By Therese Swanepoel
We all know Jonathan and Alicia as two of Bergvlam’s most respected Vlammies. The Onderonsie decided to interview Alicia and Jonathan in or-der to get a better idea of who they are when the badges and gold trimmed blazers get taken off. Q: Why did you choose Bergvlam?A: Bergvlam is the best school. I can’t imagine myself in another
school.J: Because I always thought that Bergvlam was the coolest school,
even in Gr. 7.
Q: Hoe was jou eerste dag in Bergvlam?A: Baie deurmekaar, maar opwindend. Ek was baie bang vir die BK’s
en het alles gedoen wat hulle vir ons gesê het.J: Rustig, die BK’s het my misgekyk toe ek tussen die Gr. 9’s gestaan
het.
Q: What is your definition of a true Vlammie?A: Someone who helps his/her friends without laughing at them.J: Someone who is proud of Bergvlam and is not afraid to show it.
Q: Wat was jou eerste reaksie toe hulle jou aankon-dig as hoofseun/meisie?
A: Ek het nie gedink nie. J: Sal ek die werk kan doen?
Q: What is your message to those who dream of be-ing head boy/girl?
A: Don’t be afraid of who you really are. If people don’t accept you the way you are they have to change, not you!
J: Wees altyd jouself. Moenie verander net om erkenning te kry nie. ’n Ware leier kort nie ’n title om sy werk te doen nie.
Leaders who burn with pride
Q: Do you con-sider yourself to be a nerd, jock, teacher’s pet or weirdo?
A: Wierdo – I usually don’t fit into a crowd. I think it depends on how well you know me. Some people would say nerd.
J: A little bit of every-thing.
Q: Met watter eet-ding kan mens jou “bribe”?
A: Celine se melktertJ: Biltong
Q: Do you have a crazy secret talent?A: I can communicate with my cat in her own language. J: I am an X-box master.
Q: As jy enige “super power” kon kies, wat sou dit wees?
A: Die vermoë om stil te bly wanneer ek moet.J: Almal! Want die enigste ding beter as een “super power” is al die
“super powers”.
Jonathan and Alicia is albei baie plat op die aarde leiers – leiers met integriteit en trots. Ons kan werklik opkyk na hulle. Hulle brand met trots vir Bergvlam!
Alicia Smit and Jonathan Dye
By Imke Smit
Kennedy is Bergvlam’s very own Chuck Norris. He is a security guard on a mission – he is extremely dedicated to Bergvlam and takes pride in his work. He roams our school grounds and goes the extra mile to keep unwanted elements out, wanted elements in and the odd Smokey Joe from burning down the school.
What time do you get up?I get up at 3 o’clock. I usually eat corn flakes for breakfast and then climb on the bus at 4 o’clock to be on time for work.
How long have you been working at Bergvlam?Since 27 September 2010. (He remembers the exact date. That’s impressive!)
What is your favourite part of this job?To chase after students and arrest smokers.
Is your job boring or exciting? Why?It’s exciting because I get to chase after smokers!
Tell us about your family.I have a wife, a son and a daughter.
A day in the life of Kennedy AKA SticksWhat is your favourite chocolate?A Lunch bar
What is the first thing you do when you get home?I take a bath and watch the news.
What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?I’m too awesome to get embarrassed.
Do you have a message to the school?Stop Smoking.
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By Jacqueline Keck
“I am a very realistic person and I strive to live a balanced life against all the odds. I am a man of faith, even though there are times of doubt.”
Eckner Eckelmann is an old-Vlammie who was diagnosed with generalised dystonia in March 2012. Before that he was an active sport person. Generalised dystonia is an extremely rare and painful chronic neurological movement disorder. It causes simultaneous involuntary contractions of all muscles, and one struggles to sit walk or drive. The Onderonsie decided to have a personal interview with Eckner to get to know this old Vlammie better.
Q: What was your favourite grade while you were in Bergvlam?A: Matric, I had reached a sense of adulthood which I thought was
very satisfying. To be honest I was not much of a fan of school, I was slightly happy to leave.
Q: What was your favourite subject and why?A: Business studies. Ever since I was a small child I enjoyed the idea
of finances and entrepreneurship.
Q: Did you play sports? A: Yes, I played tennis and participated in athletics
Q: What advice would you give to young Vlammies concerning school activities?
A: Get involved in as many activities as possible. It teaches you many things that help you cope with various situations in life.
Q: Were you a goody-two-shoes or a rebel?A: I think I was a combination of the two.
Q: How does your illness effect daily tasks?A: It leaves me 70% disabled. I experience spasms regularly and
have to lie down a lot. It makes it complicated to live out my passion for gardening, sport and entrepreneurship. With my condition, I quickly learnt not to take any movement of my body for granted. I miss working, getting good results and making a difference in my community.
Q: How did it feel to be part of the recent assembly as an Old Vlammie?
A: It was an extremely emotional, but positive experience to sit in the hall after 30 years and look at all of the students.
Eckner EckelmannQ: What is your motto?A: Philippians 4:13 – “I have the strength to face all conditions by the
power that Christ gives me.”
Eckner’s life has become increasingly difficult but also very expensive. Should you feel that you would like to aid him financially it would be greatly appreciated. Bank details: Koekemoer Attorneys (the group running his fund) FNB cheque, account number: 6242 1578 628. Branch code: 250016. Reference: Eckelman.
You can also visit Enable Eckner on Facebook, for any queries or to follow his progress.
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Deur Monique Lewis
’n Bekende gesegde in Vlammieland is: “Eens ’n Vlammie, altyd ’n Vlammie. “ Die uwe, Tannie Susan (Kantoorkat) Coetzee is ’n uitstekende voorbeeld van hierdie spreekwoord. Sy het vroeër vanjaar Bergvlam verlaat na ’n ongelooflike 24 jaar wat sy as die skool se sekretaresse in diens was.
Die Onderonsie het ’n bietjie by haar gaan inloer om haar staaltjies oor ons skool te hoor en uit te vind waarmee sy haarself nou besig hou.
Tannie Susan vertel dat sy as kind daarvan gedroom het om ’n gimnastiek en Biologie onderwyseres te word. Die lewe vat mens egter op snaakse paaie, maar haar droom is wel gedeeltelik bewaarheid. Sy het by Bergvlam begin as ’n laboratoriumassistente. Sy onthou ’n paar ontploffings van mislukte experimente en hoe leerders flou geword het as hulle ’n rot moes oopspalk en slag.
Sy het daarna as tikster begin werk; beide haar seuns het by Bergvlam gematrikuleer – sy was dus ook ’n ouer van ons skool; en sy het vir lank die klerebank - of soos ons dit noem, die Vlammie-boutique - bestuur. Sy het volwaardig deel geword van die Vlammie-familie.
Tannie Susan vertel dat die skool tydens haar tyd by Bergvalm ’n ongelooflike transformasie ondergaan het. Sy het ’n heel paar hoofde sien kom en gaan; die skool het gegroei van ±400 leerders (net Afrikaans) na die nou ±1 000 leerder-reënboognasie-Engels/Afrikaans-skool; die pragpawiljoen is gebou, so doeltreffend dat dit Innibos kan akkommodeer; die sportgronde is ontwikkel; skooldrag is verander; en rekenaars het tikmasjiene vervang.
Dit was vir haar baie emosioneel om Bergvlam te verlaat. “Met die leerders se aantree my laaste Vrydag het ek heeltyd gebid dat hulle nie van my moes verwag om iets te sê nie, want ek sou nooit verby die knop in my keel kon kom nie.” By haar afskeidsete het die walle wel oorstroom. Sy het egter baie goeie herhinneringe van Bergvlam en lag lekker as sy onthou hoe meneer Wolmarans, Rooikappie, en meneer Golding, die houtkapper in ’n personeel konsert vertolk het.
Nou woel en werskaf sy nog om hul nuwe woning uitgesorteer te kry. “Dis heerlik om in die tuintjie te grawe wanneer ek wil en sommer net my eie blomme te pluk.” Sy vertel ook dat sy gereeld haar kleinseun na skool gaan oplaai en sê dan laggend. “Ek is alweer by ‘n skool betrokke.”
Ten slotte laat sy ons met die volgende wyse woorde: Leef voluit asof elke dag jou laaste dag is.
Of beter gestel, gaan GROOT!
TotsiensTannie Susan
Kan jy uitwerk waar dié 18 onderwysers wegkruip?• Bierman • Botes
• Bothma • Cooper
• Dawson • DeRuiter
• Erasmus • Gouws
• Grobler • Kleynhans
• Krüger • Oosthuyzen
• Swart • Vermeulen
• Viljoen • Vorster
• Wells • Steyn
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So you thinkyou know your teachers
Challenge yourself . . . Match the teacher to their feet
1. Mrs. O’Reiley 2. Mr. De Ruiter 3. Mrs. Vermeulen
4. Mrs. Anderson 5. Mrs. Steyn 6. Mr. Immelman
7. Mrs. Fullard 8. Mrs. Bothma 9. Mrs. Wolmarans
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By Nicole Jonker
Competition:ThefirstlearnerwhopresentsMissViljoenwiththesolutiontothispuzzlewinsaRomansPizza!
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Die top 10 redes vir ’n top 10 toerDeur Corné van der Merwe
Het jy geweet: Top 10 leerders is nie noodwendig altyd super slimmer as almal anders nie: nee weet jy, in baie gevalle is hul akkademiese vermoëns heel ordinêr. Hulle weet net hoe om skouer aan die wiel te sit en te werk. Hetsy dit nou is omdat hulle dit in geheim werklik geniet; ’n vrees het vir wat hulle ouers aan hulle sal doen as hulle swak presteer; of hulle net niks anders het om met hul tyd te doen nie - mensies op die Top 10 is hardwerkend, toegewyd en sommer net oppit. Hulle glip nie na willekeur klas nie, hou gewoonlik van lees as hul werk vroeg klaar is en mens kan amper nie aan ’n rede dink waarvoor hulle skool sal mis nie... behalwe natuurlik vir die jaarlikse top 10 toer. Vir hierdie lekker-kry is hulle bereid om die onaangenaamheid van “werk-opvang” te verduur. Hier volg die top 10 redes hoekom die top 10 toer die moeite werd is om skool voor te mis.
No. 1 Die top 10-toer is eintlik soos “verlengde studie-ure”. Mens sit nou nie in ’n klas nie, maar mens leer steeds ongelooflik baie. Die plekke wat tydens die toer besoek word, is opvoedkundig en het die vermoë om mens se algemenekennis ’n interessante hupstood te gee.
No. 2 Jy maak ’n klomp goeie nuwe vriende. Mens kan eintlik nie anders as om pret te hê saam met die Vlammies saam wie jy so ’n Top 10 avontuur aan pak nie. Jy wonder dalk wat so ’n klomp slimmes saam doen as skool werk uit die prentjie is. Wel, neem hul boeke, notas en studieroosters weg en dié boekwurms kan nogal lekker pret hê. Moet hulle nie onderskat nie; hulle kan ’n lekker bedrywige klomp saam wees.
No. 3 Oudsthoorn met sy freaky, vinnige vol-stooi-se! – Oudshoorn is ’n merkwaardige klein dorpie en hoort verseker erens op jou moet-sien-lysie. Maar moenie dat die rustige atmosfeer en vriendelike mense jou flous nie – Oudsthoorn kan wild raak. Sien, om in Oudsthoorn te wees en nie by ’n volstruisplaas te stop nie, is soos om van ’n McDonalds af weg te ry sonder ’n Big Mac of ’n McFlurry – it’s just not done! Maar om na volstuise te kyk, hulle te voer en op ’n volstuiseier te staan was ook nie genoeg vir ons avontuurlustige studente nie; hulle wou met volstuise soos cowboys (ostrichboys) jáág. Dit lyk egter baie maklikker as wat dit in werklikheid is, vra maar net vir Justin.
No. 4 Knysna Olifant Park is ’n moet! Dit sal verseker een van die mees treffende geleenthede in jou lewe wees. Om met hierdie reuse diere in kontak te kom, of om die geleentheid te kry om op een te ry, is net...ongelooflik!
No. 5 Die welbekende Kongo Grotte wat naby Oudtshoorn geleë is sal verseker in jou memories in kruip. ’n Besoek aan dié natuurwonder is uit en uit die moeite werd, behalwe as jy gly of vas sit in die bekende “Devil’s Chimney”. Maar laat ons eerder niks verder oor sulke voorvalle sê nie.
No. 6 Die Kongo Wildlife Ranch: ’n groot verskeidenheid wilde diere word hier vertoon. Jy kan selfs van die uitstappie gebruik maak om saam met krokodile te duik, maar ek dink ons slimmes was slim genoeg om dié een liewer ’n skip te kyk.
No. 7 DIE SEE! Daar is min dinge beter as ’n sonnige daggie op ’n wit strand saam met vriende. Mens kan swem, sonbrand, mekaar begrawe...en dan weer uitgrawe en kiekies neem van waar mens in die lug op spring met die blou see in die agtergrond. Salig! Mens kan natuurlik ook jou vriende by die skool kontak en uitvind watse werk mens solank kan begin opvang...
No. 8 Wat is ’n toer sonder ’n rit op ’n ferry? Hier praat ek nou nie van ’n rit op ’n fairy nie – onthou jou homonieme. Ek praat van die reuse boot, so groot soos ’n huis, wat op water vaar. Knysna Lagoon Fairy roetes is kardinaal vir ’n Top 10 toer lysie. Veilige wenk: Op so ’n rit is ’n baaidjie jou beste vriend. Things can get “ferry” cold.
No. 9 Nommer nege op ons lysie is Feathers Wildlife Reserve. Die beste beskrywing vir dié pragstuk in Suid Afrika is – ’n tweede tuin van Eden. Met prentjie mooi natuurtonele, talle natuurlewe en meer as 150 verskillende voëlspesies is ’n uitstappie hiérheen die perfekte resep vir ontspaning: hier vergeet wiskunde onnies van Pythagoras se stelling – it’s just that pretty!
No. 10 En laastens, die nommer een rede hoekom die top 10 toer die moeite werd is om skool voor te mis, is om te besef dat jy wil hard werk om volgende jaar wéér op die Top 10 toer te gaan.
Ons wil jou motiveer om die Top 10 toer nie net te sien as ’n belonging vir harde werk nie, maar ook as ’n motivering óm hard te werk. Jy kan óók op die Top 10 toer gaan. Enigeiets is moontlik met ’n bietjie harde werk, pligsgetrouheid en hope entoesiasme!
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Juffrou Ané BotesShe gee: Gr. 9 EBW / EMS, Gr. 10 – Toerisme / Besigheidstudies / Lewensoërintering en Gr. 12 Lewensoërintering.If she could be anything other than a teacher: PsychologistOp skool was sy ’n: Teachers petThe silliest question a student had ever asked her: Is Cape Town in Mpumalanga? Her favourite quote: “Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game.”
Juffrou Karlien de BeerSy gee: Afrikaans Huistaal en Afrikaans Eerste AddisioneletaalHer most embarrassing moment while teaching: I was teaching at Afrikaanse-seunshoërskool (Affies), when I fell in front of the whole school in front of the pavilion. Op skool was sy ’n: WeirdoShe shops at the McVlammie for: Energybars and biltongSy dink ons is die “Coolest School” a.g.v.: Die verskillende kulture wat saam soveel gees het.
Juffrou Mirinda du PlooyShe gee: Afrikaans HuistaalHer most embarrassing moment while teaching: Her life consists out of a series of embarrassing moments. It had become a lifestyle. Op skool was sy ’n: Teachers pet (Defintief die engel!)If her house burns down she will save: My kids! My kids! My kids! And then my purse because they will get hungry.Haar gunsteling gesegde: “Jy is nie beter as iemand nie, maar niemand is beter as jy nie” - my Pa
Meneer JP ErasmusHe teaches: Natural ScienceOp skool was hy ’n: kombinasie tussen ’n jock en ’n nerd If he could be anything other than a teacher: Superman! If you can be Superman, always be Superman. His most embarrassing moment while teaching: I entered a class at a new school and ordered everyone to be quiet, only to find out that I was in the wrong class. His favourite quote: Everyghing will be OK in the end. If it is not OK, it is not the end.
Nuwe Bloed is Altyd Goed
Juffrou Louise FullardShe teaches: Afrikaans First Additional LanugageOp skool was sy ’n: Regte ou pliggieIf her house burns down she will save: My husband, my daughter and the dogs. By die McVlammie koop sy graag: ’n koppie koffie tydens ’n breuk. Hul hoenderslaai is ook “devine”. Her favourite Bible verse: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” – Jeramiah . 29.11
Juffrou Elsabé Grobler
She teaches: Natural and Life ScienceOp skool was sy ’n: NerdIf she could be anything other than a teacher: I would own a bookshop and be a game rangerBy die McVlammie koop sy graag: Hoenderslaai – altyd ’n wenner!Her favourite quote: Who I am, makes a difference.
Juffrou Alma SwartSy gee: Visuele kunste en Kuns en KultuurIf she could be anything other than a teacher: I would be a full time artistBy die McVlammie koop sy graag: die slapchips! Dit is altyd so uitlokkend. The silliest question a student had ever asked her: Ma’am what must I do, my page is full?Her most embarrassing moment while teaching: Parents who thought I was a student at the school.
Tannie Aldorette SwartYou will find her: in the financial officeOp skool was sy ’n: WierdoIf she could be anything other than a finance lady: International Traveller (with unlimited funds)By die McVlammie koop sy graag: ’n hoender burger en ’n coke Her favourite quote: You put me high upon the rock, under Your wings
DeurAngeloSchofield,AnnaPatjaneenCornévanderMerwe
Soos die Prediker dit gestel het: Daar is ’n tyd om te kom en ’n tyd om te gaan. Alhoewel dit hartseer is om totsiens te sê aan Vlammies wat so diep in ons harte ingekruip het, is dit wel altyd gerusstellend en ook lekker om te weet dat hul plekke gevul word met mense wat spoedig deel word van ons Vlammie-familie. Bergvlam verwelkom gevolglik 8 personeellede wat sederdien ons vorige uitgawe by ons aangesluit het. Hier volg ’n paar brokkies inligting om dié nuwe Vlammies beter te leer ken:
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By Michelle Chikwanha
Mrs. Oosthuyzen’s incredibly hot, slow and antique “1983” themed classroom went through an exciting technological makeover. The stirred wind from those old white ceiling fans was replaced with the refreshing breeze of an air-conditioned classroom. In addition to the AC, the previous rugged computers – shaped like boulders and probably weighing more than the average human – were exchanged for brand, sparkling new and improved slim PC’s which are way faster, fantastic-er and future-er!
There is a time to come, and a time to go, and the time for the old computers to go, has come. In an interview with mrs Oosthuyzen she explained that the old computers were not suited to run Windows 7. They did not have a lot of RAM and were extremely slow. “The CRT screens were bulky and honestly, a bit ugly.”
The new computers have 4GB RAM – 8x more than the old ones and are much faster. “Sorry CAT learners: there will no longer be time for a quick chat while you wait for your computer to log on!” These new computers also have LED screens, which mean that they last for decades and use less energy. The CAT learners have gone green indeed! To top it all off, they are much nicer to look at.
An air-conditioner was also installed in the lab. A computer generates heat and because there are 28 computers in a smaller classroom like M6, it can get really hot.
When asked whether she will miss the old computers mrs Oosthuyzen jokingly said, “Now we can’t blame the old computers for not doing class work anymore.”
M6 looks really professional now. If at any time you would like to step into the “Future”, don’t forget to pass by there!
“19 – way back” Computer class gets a makeover!
New mini VlammiesTristan O’Reilly
Seun van: Mev Yolandie O’Reilly
Gebore: 30 Julie 2013
Ons voel ongelooflik geseënd met die vriendelik-ste, oulikste en liefdevolste klein kaboutertjie in die wêreld.
What a bundle of love and joy!
Milanke HaasbroekDongter van: Mev Liezel Haasbroek
Gebore: 27 November 2013
Haar naam beteken “favoured”.
3 Woorde waaraan ek dink as ek haar sien: wonderwerk, “bless-ing”, pragtige poppie!!
Sy is n lewende getuienis dat ons Vader ons nooit in die steek sal laat nie!! Sy is soos n briesie vars lug...sy glimlag altyd!My hart se punt!
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Deur Jandré Vreken
Jy het reg gelees – skaak is ’n sport! Dit verg oefening, deursettings-vermoë en kan jou net so uitput en laat sweet soos ’n rugby- of hok-kiewedstryd. Alhoewel niemand met sekerheid kan sê nie, word daar geglo dat hierdié merkwaardige sport sy oorsprong baie, baie lank gelede in Indië gehad het. Van hier het die spel stadigaan versprei en is deur verskillende kulture aangeneem. Skaak is deur die jare aangepas tot die spel, wat vandag wêreldwyd populêr is. Hier volg ses interessante feite oor skaak:
1. Die eerste Wêreldskaakkampioenskappe is in 1886 gehou.
2. Baie sielkundiges is van mening dat skaak ’n mens se geheue-vermoë kan verbeter. Dis geen wonder dat skaak aanbeveel word as ’n manier om teen Alzheimers te veg nie. Dit leer die brein ook om ingewikkelde probleme op te los deur effektief deur verskeie op-lossings te werk. Skaak word tans wêreldwyd in skole aangemoe-dig, omdat daar al gewys is hoe die spel leerders se akademiese resultate verbeter.
3. Geblindoekde-skaak is ’n werklikheid en is presies wat die naam sê: die spelers maak al hul skuiwe sonder om na die bord te kyk. Daar is gewoonlik ’n middelman wat die fisiese skuif help maak. Geblindoekde-skaak vereis dat ’n speler die skuiwe in sy kop moet memoriseer. Die wêreldrekord is in 1960 in Budapest deur Janos Flesch van Hongarye opgestel. Hy het 52 opponente gelyktydig aangedurf en 31 van dié kragmetings gewen.
4. Die gesig van die koningin het deur die jare merkwaardig verander. Die hedendaagse koningin was oorspronklik die eerste minister of die koning se adviseur. Dié stuk kon aanvanklik slegs een vierkant, diagonaal skuif. Die Europeërs het dit later in die 1400’s verander
na die koningin wat tans die sterkste skaakstuk is.
5. Die tyd wat dit neem om ’n wedstryd te voltooi wissel merkwaar-dig. Dit is moontlik om ’n spel binne etlike minute met twee skuiwe te voltooi terwyl die langste wedstryd aangehou het vir 20 ure en 15min (269 skuiwe) en toe gelykop geïendig is.
6. Daar word ook skaak by Bergvlam gespeel. Skaak was tot onlangs een van die minder bekende sportsoorte in skole, maar is besig om gewilder te word in Suid-Afrika en ook in Vlammieland. Elke Dinsdag- en Donderdagmiddag vanaf 14h30 – 16h00 speel ons skaak. Kom leer meer van dié spel wat jou brein se vermoëns verbeter en wat jy vir die res van jou lewe kan speel. Sien jou daar!
Skaak: ’n Sport wat jou slim maak
Problem AHi, I’m in grade 8 and all my old friends went to different schools. How do I choose new friends who will suit and be good for me?
Advice: Choosing new friends is one of the most important decisions one has to make and one thus needs to choose carefully. Getting mixed up with the wrong crowd is not good. With unsuitable friends you might end up doing things out of character. Friends have the power to influence almost every choice that you make, from what you choose to wear to what you choose to eat. You therefore need to choose friends that will help you reach your full potential. But it is important to remember though that making good friends does not happen overnight. Also, the chances are that the friends you start grade 8 with will not be the friends you dance with at your matric farewell. You will change a lot over the next five years and so will the peeps around you. Allow yourself the space to get to know many of your fellow learners – participate in various school activities and don’t judge people by their ap-pearances. Amongst your fellow Vlammies there will be a gem who suits you and who you suit. Remember, it’s not about having many friends; you can settle with having 2 friends, as long as they are true friends.
Problems need solvingProblem BHi, I’m in grade 12 - grade 12 isn’t a walk in the park. The constant studying is enough to drive any person crazy, but I enjoy it - I’m a bit of a nerd. So lately my friends have been pushing me to do things out of character for me. They make me feel guilty by saying things like, “YOLO, you only live once! Get a life.” Am I silly for working so hard? Maybe I should loosen up more.
Advice: Don’t let other people make you doubt yourself. Everyone is different. You will know in your heart what the best thing is for you. Being responsible is maybe not the most popular characteristic when you are a teenager but it is an amiable trait in the world outside of school. High-schoolers have this philosophy that high school is the pinnacle of life. Well I have great news for you: It is certainly not. If you aim at living life to the full you will find that each new phase surpasses the one before. While there is still a great deal to look forward to in life one should note the importance of now. Yes, one should enjoy high school, but don’t let your choices (all in the name of having fun) limit your future. High school is a preparation phase - especially grade 12. Don’t allow unfocused carefree friends to drag you down a road you would not have chosen for yourself. Yes, you only live once. So stop living someone else’s life. Being true to yourself is the most living you’ll ever do.
By Karen Chikwanha
After identifying two common problems high school kids struggle with, we spoke to a psychologist who helped us out with some advice.
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ByAngeloSchofield
Bergvlam is embracing a new tradition: The ringing of The Bell! The bellhouse was put up so subtly that we nearly did not take note of it until the day we marched through it in our hordes: dong…dong…dong-dong…dong… (miss)…dong… and before we knew it we had started a new tradition.
According to mister Krüger The Bell signifies the unbroken circle of the true Vlammie – it announces: the beginning and end of a phase; exceptional achievements; and unity. The school’s first introduction to The Bell was quite overwhelming but as mister Krüger says, we will soon get into the rhythm of it.
In the future The Bell will ring:• To welcome everyone back at the start of a new year. • By each Gr. 8 when they become part of Bergvlam.• By new teachers and learners throughout the year to announce their
arrival. • To announce the departure of a teacher or learner.
What’s up with da Bell?• To commemorate a learner or educator who had passed away. • By the Gr. 12s when they leave Bergvlam at the end of their matric
year.• By a learner when he/she is awarded a prestige leadership position. • To announce the end of an academic year.
The Bell is basically a symbol and a reminder that you are acknowledged and accepted as a member of this Vlammie-family.
Now you might ask what the result would be should a learner ring The Bell out of place: well, you might just find yourself in a sticky situation. See, Mr Krüger has always wanted to “tar and feather” someone. It is an interesting historical punishment, but in our age it means that you will be tied to the bellhouse after which a tub of syrup will be dunked over your head. Then a feather pillow will lose its contents over you, leaving you infamously known as “Chickenzilla”.
If we run our out of syrup or feathers you might end up polishing The Bell till it shimmers like gold... Yeah, don’t mis-ring da Bell!
By Londiwe Hlatshwayo
Our God is a gracious God. “For he so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who-ever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16. But he is also an all powerful God who wants to be connected with us. We connect to God through worship and prayer. We would like to warmly invite you to join us as we casually gather every Thursday during first break in M12 to pray together as Vlammies. “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” – Matt. 18:20. There is power in prayer, because prayer connects to God and God is power-ful. Let’s stand together with God and bring hope into our school so that Bergvlam can do its name justice – a flame on a mountain gives light to its world. Let’s pray!
The Vlammie Prayer Warriors
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Deur Jacques joubert
Dirk van Schalkwyk – Tennis: Seuns
Speel tennis want: Ek is mal oor sport en het ’n pas-sie vir tennis.
Rolmodel: Roger Federer
Tip aan beginners: Werk hard, speel harde!
Keri-Lynne Culver – Tennis: Girls
How to get in the zone: I breathe deeply and take airwaves blue. Role model: Victoria Azarenka. She is only 24 and has won 4 grand slams already.
Note to beginners: Every pro started as a beginner.
Micaela Skinner – Swimming: Girls
How to get in the zone: Normally I just put my ear phones in and listen to my favorite song. I just shut the whole world out.
Role model: Chad le Clos and Michael Phelps.
Note to beginners: Commitment and passion is the key.
Dwayne Briel – Swem: Seuns
Swem want: Ek geniet dit en dis ook goeie oefening.
Hoe focus hy voor ’n gala: Ek luister graag na musiek.
As hy sy span moet motiveer: Die belangrikste is nie om te wen nie, maar eerder om dit te geniet.
Tiffany Payne – Athletics: Girls
How to get in the zone: I listen to music or mes-sages by inspirational people. I also put God first and pray.
How she motivates her team: One way is to make that team member believe he or she is just as good as or even better than an opponent.
She does athletics because: It is my passion to keep fit and represent my school in doing some-thing I love.
Adriano Dominietto – Athletics: Boys
How to get in the zone: I pray. By praying I get relaxed and it prepares me mentally because with God on my side I can do anything.
Role model: Usain Bolt
How he motivates his team: I like telling the story of Derek Redmond who tore his hamstring at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona while running the 400m semi-final but continued limping on, finishing the race.
Leer ken ons kapteineCéline Greeff – Netball
She plays netball because: It’s an excellent way to distress, stay fit and socialize at the same time. Note to beginners: You have the passion, all you need is fitness.
How she motivates her team: I make jokes and silly comments on court to try and relax them.
Monique van Tonder – Hokkie: Meisies
Speel hokkie want: Hokkie is ’n great sport; ek geniet dit baie. My span is fantasties en so vol energie.
Rolmodel: Pietie Coetzee
Tip aan beginners: Werk hard, speel harder!
Christiaan Trichard – Hockey: Boys
He plays hockey because: I grew up around parents who played provincial and club hockey and it became a passion of mine.
Note to beginners: Train hard, stay committed, set yourself goals and never stop until you have achieved them.
How he motivates his team: I remind them that we should play for the badge (Bergvlam) and to never give up.
Jeandré Vreken – Skaak
Hy speel skaak want: Dit het in die laerskool begin, toe my ma my forseer het om skaak te speel in ’n poging om my wiskunde punte op te stoot, maar nou speel ek skaak om myself te verbeter.
Hoe fokus jy voor ’n kompetisie: Ek bid. Dit is al manier om “in te zone”. Wel vir my is dit die enigste manier.
Tip aan beginners: Oefen, oefen, oefen! Moet nooit moed opgee nie, want practice makes perfect.
Linda Roets – Skiet
Hoe focus sy voor ’n kompetisie: Ek haal stadig asem, stel ’n doel van hoeveel ek wil skiet en sing ’n liedjie in my kop (dit werk elke keer).
Rolmodel: Meneer Golding
Tip aan beginners: Mik net vir die kol en staan stil.
Jonothan Dye – Rugby
Rolmodel: Victor Matfield
As hy sy span moet motiveer: Mens gee nooit op nie. Hou jou kop hoog.
Tip aan beginners: Hard work pays off!
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Vlammies laat die kunste kraai!Deur Juané Nieuwenhuis
Vier jaar terug het ek met wankelrige knopknieë en ‘n “oh-vet-wat-het-my-besiel, ek-het-nie-eers-genoeg-ritme-om-aan-’n-deur-te-klop-nie”-gesigsuitdruk-king by my eerste revue-oudisie opgedaag. Een oudisie was egter genoeg motivering vir my – die revue-gogga het my gebyt en my nog nie weer gelos nie. Oor die jare het ek heel kouse en vrye tyd opgeoffer vir pers knieë en onpaar kouse vol ventilasie-gate. Ek het: sport opgeoffer vir ‘Hollywood’ en ‘Proudly South African’; lang naweke en vakansies vir ‘Sound of Music’ en ‘I like to move it’; en nou, bloukol-vrye bene vir ‘Oh,what a wonderful world!’. Hierdie opofferings was en is egter mikroskopies in vergelyking met dit wat ek bygekry het…goeie tye, vreugdevolle herinneringe, en lewenslange vriende: ‘n jolige kultuur-familie.
Elke matriekgroep glo dat die skool katastrofies ineen gaan stort sodra hulle die dag finaal by die skoolhekke uitstap.” Wie gaan die rugbyspan lei? Wie gaan massa banke inisieer? En wie gaan Bergvlam se kultuur vuur?” Ek het egter besluit dat kommer heeltemal onnodig is. Tydens ons oefeninge kyk ek na my mede dansers, -akteurs en –sangers en ek sien ’n bekende, oorborrelende entoesiasme en liefde vir die kunste in elkeen se oë. Ek sien myself. Ek kyk na foto’s van Vlammies wat voor my die Bergvlam-planke verlig het en ek besef: Kultuur is ’n deel van Bergvlam. Daar gaan altyd Vlammies wees wat die kunste laat kraai!
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What a Wonderful World!Wat sou julle dink is die beste, nee allerbeste, resep vir ’n perfekte revue/kultuurweek?
Wel, laat ons jou vertel, jy benodig die volgende:• 100+ geesdriftige Vlammies wat kan sing, dans en toeneelspeel. • ’n Tannie Tolly wat ALLES weet van dans en dit selfs kan regkry om die stokkerigste lyfies te laat wriemel en draai op maat van musiek. • ’n Musikale Natascha C wat die mooiste, suiwerste note uit die Vlammie-koor optower.• You definitely need a mrs Anderson who knows EVERYTHING about drama. For her it is easy peasy to change Cinderella into a princess.• Voeg hierby me Marietjie Viljoen en me Vorster se bestuursvernuf; hulle uithou, aanhou en kophou; en jou produksie is klaar ’n sukses. • Dan is daar ook tannie Vera en tannie Linda en die mooi kostuums. • Moenie vergeet van Kyle van AVS met die beligting en klank nie. • Laaste voeg jy vir smaak en geur en kleur al die kultuur-onnies van Bergvlam by en siedaar ’n splinternuwe produksie: WHAT A WONDERFUL
WORLD!
Louis Armstrong se bekende liedjie What a Wonderful World het as inspirasie vir ons kultuurweek die jaar gedien en in hiérdie “wonder-wêreld” was die sing, dans en drama uit die boonste rake. Dit sou ’n uitdaging wees om te probeer uitwerk wie die vertoning meer geniet het - die kunstenaars of die gehoor. Hoërskool Bergvlam se 2014 kultuurweek was sonder twyfel,’n brandende sukses!
♪♪ I see trees of green, red roses too. I see them bloom, for me and you. And I think to myself, what a wonderful world! ♪♪
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