February 2018 Volume 1; Issue 27

Fourways High School

From The Principal’s Desk

Four students represented Gauteng in the South African Schools National Debating Championships held in the Eastern Cape. Thuli Madumo's team won the tournament while all three other speakers reached the semi-finals in their respective age divisions. Thuli eventually ranked 12th in the country in the Senior Division while Ropafadzo Zharere ranked fourth and Boipelo Makgatho ranked first overall in the Junior Division of the tournament. A further congratulations must go to Thuli Madumo, Ropafadzo Zharere and Boipelo Makgatho on being invited to trial for the national team. Right to Left (Andrew Bradfield, Thuli Madumo, Boipelo Makgatho) absent Ropafadzo Zharere

Mrs de Bruyn and Mr Holliday attended the District Awards Ceremony on Friday 16 February 2018. The school is very proud to announce that we received a Certificate and Trophy as the 3rd Placed School in District D10 and the Top school in Johannesburg North. Emma Fitzsimons was awarded a Shield as the 6th Placed Student Overall in the District and Darren Horwitz was also recognised as the Top Student in Business Studies.

The A Team swimming legends will return to the A league in 2019, after they won the B final league on the 27th of February 2018. Points scores: Fourways 725 Randpark 690.5 Heron Bridge 664.5 Redhill 595 Crawford Lonehill 445 Special thanks to Ms Brown, the Grade 8’s and the Spirit Team for winning the Spirit Trophy.

AWARDS CEREMONY

Grade 10 and Grade 11, 2017

Premier Awards

Senior Culture Award for Girls: Gr 10: Jaime Nell Gr 11: Thuli Madumo Senior Culture Award for Boys: Gr 10: Iain Webb Gr 11: Peter Calvani Sportswoman of the Year: Gr 10: Vcayla Goncalves Gr 11: Shaylee Krumples Sportsman of the Year: Gr 10: Joshua Flanagan Gr 11: Nicholas Mitchelmore The Fourways Stop Trophy for the Most Spirited Individual: - Lesley Ntshoe - Tristan Potgieter Chairman’s Trophy for Overall Achievement and Contribution to the school: - Gabi Rudolph-Furweger - Shaylee Krumples The Jade Gibson Memorial Award: Anna Kotschy WJF Trophy for Esprit de Corps in Grade 11: Sanam Bhoola

ACADEMIC HONOURS

Pupils receive academic honours, and thereby the Fourways High School white blazer, by attaining at least 80% for their promotion mark for the previous four years. The following pupils were awarded their Honours blazers:

Daniella Asher

Robyn Bayne

Anna Kotschy

Ivan Low

Sanam Maharaj Mojarad

Keyura Pather

Shania Richardson

Micaela Santangelo

Esprit de Corps Grade 10

Joshua Flanagan Jade van der Brugghen VCayla Goncalves Broc Mills Matthew Riley Kristen Crew Chloe Greig Colbey Gerber Joshna Narasoo Nina Ottesen Caitlin Scott Natasha Killassy Nicholas van Zijl Matthew Dinner Matteo Rakic Tarryn Campbell

Staff Awards

Awarded the Certificate of Excellence For Outstanding Academic Performance At Fourways High School During 2017: - Miss Sharene Mylchreest - Mr. Mark Guthrie

Awarded the Certificate of Exceptional Service For Commitment Above and Beyond All Expectations At Fourways High School During 2017: - Miss Shannon Botha - Miss Nevada de Wet - Mrs. Karin Maritz - Mrs. Janet Borrill-Fombe - Miss Angela Skillicorn - Mrs. Amanda Skinner Awarded the Innovative Solutions Trophy For Collaborating for Results At Fourways High School During 2017: - Mrs. Kelly Dros Awarded the Bringing out the Best Trophy For Everyday Leadership Throughout Fourways High School During 2017: - Mrs. Stacy Toohey

Esprit de Corps Grade 11

Paige Andrew Daniella Asher Kirsten Chambers Anna Kotschy Sanam Maharaj-Mojarad Tristan Potgieter Robyn Bayne Nicholas Mitchelmore Sanam Bhoola Shaylee Krumples Gabriella Rudolph-Furweger Kelly Williams Stanie Mphande Andrea Popara Ivan Low Limpopo Molife Jared Hockaday

Top 20 Term 4 2017

Grade 10 1. Natasha Killassy 2. Aidan Johnson 3. Gemma Young 4. Tarryn Nieuwoudt 5. Nina Ottesen 6. Joshna Narasoo 7. Matteo Rakic 8. Casey Wright 9. Ashley Reynolds 10. Olufemi Leopold-George 11. Tristan Govender 12. VCayla Goncalves 13. Ethan Swanepoel 14. Andrew Bradfield 15. Daniella Muir 16. Jenna Greenwood 17. Chloe Greig 18. Michelle Venables 19. Hannah Carpel 20. Chelsea Hill Grade 11 1. Micaela Santangelo 2. Robyn Bayne 3. Sanam Maharaj Mojarad 4. Anna Kotschy 5. Shania Richardson 6. Keyura Pather 7. Prenavan Murugan 8. Joely Woodward 9. Ivan Low 10. Daniella Asher 11. Daniel Kolev 12. Mashudu Nkosi 13. Gordon Mai 14. Caleb Johnstone 15. Kirsten Chambers 16. Paige Andrew 17. Kelly Williams 18. Tayla Baron-Williamson 19. Tyrese Colbert 20. Tamarin Nel

AWARDS CEREMONY

Grade 8 and Grade 9, 2017

Premier Awards

Junior Culture Award for Girls: Gr 8: Ropafadzo Zharere Gr 9: Mbali Mafuya Junior Culture Award for Boys: Gr 8: Abraham Thiao Gr 9: Boipelo Mangatho Sportswoman of the Year: Gr 8: Jada van Staden Gr 9: Jenna Martins Sportsman of the Year: Gr 8: Travis Krumples Gr 9: Tristan Nel

Esprit de Corps Grade 9

Jasmin Ferreira Suzette Klingenberg Mbali Mafuya Tristan Nel Jonathan Pienaar Dean Selesnick Connor Smit Jack Walther

Staff Awards continued

Awarded the Serving the Client Trophy For Providing Consistent and Exceptional Service At Fourways High School During 2017: The Tuckshop Team— - Mrs. Lolly Parkin - Mrs. Elizabeth Nthithe - Mrs. Grace Sethlake Awarded the Unsung Hero Trophy For Working Behind the Scenes At Fourways High School During 2017: - Mr. Anthony Clayton

Top 20 Term 4 2017

Grade 8 1. Nicole Jeger 2. Mitchell Neilson 3. Cameron Neilson 4. Cayla Crew 5. Taine Richardson 6. Jemimah Pritchard 7. Suvarna Krishnaswamy 8. Sarah Pillay 9. Denay Moodley 10. Jodie-Leigh Smuts 11. Adam Young 12. Abraham Thiao 13. Laycken Ebels 14. Bree Porter 15. Maxine van Loggerenberg 16. Rirhandzu Mashele 17. Ashley Santangelo 18. Siphesihle Skosana 19. Malaika Muleya 20. Vuyelwa Ngwenya

Top 20 Term 4 2017

Grade 9 1. Tristan Nel 2. Tanvi Sujanani 3. Jonathan Pienaar 4. Mbali Mafuya 5. Campbell Johnstone 6. Mirellia Premchand 7. Daniel Bezuidenhout 8. Caylin Young 9. Jack Walther 10. Suzette Klingenberg 11. Deryn Maier 12. Parys Njoke 13. Mbali Rani 14. Erin Sephton 14. Yomelela Ntuli 16. Mukovhe Leshiba 17. Joshua Devadasan 18. Kerryn Janse van Rensburg 19. Thembeka Radebe 20. Caitlin Daniels

INTERACT

Fourways High School got involved in the baking of cupcakes to break a Guinness world record together with The Raising Aidan Foundation and CHOC.

Well done FHS Legends!

Parents are reminded that school starts at

7:30. Please note that school ends on

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at

14:15 and on Wednesday at

13:15.

SPORT

Congratulations to Kristen Crew on placing 12th out of 32 girls at the Gauteng tennis trials.

Congratulations to Cayla Crew on placing 11th out of 25 in her age group, which places her in the Gauteng B side.

Tennis

Volleyball

27 January 2018:

First Team volleyball girls beat DSP 25-8; 25-16

27 January 2018

FHS U19B vs DSP u19A: Fourways won 26-24; 20-25; 15-9

MIDMAR

Friday 9 February, 2018 was met with many excited faces, anxious to get on to the bus and ‘hit’ the road to Durban. It took around 10 minutes for everyone to find a seat they were comfortable with; however, after the first hour on the road it really didn’t matter who sat where. Our birthday boy, Tristan Nel, was also serenaded with “Happy Birthday”. After making one extra stop due to Broc ‘really’ needing the bathroom, which in turn became our warcry, we arrived in Durban at our hotel. Shortly thereafter we were on our way to Gateway. Swimmers played in the pool while teachers bowled, and others played in the arcade and were amazed by the Optical Illusion Box. Saturday was spent at Ushaka, and after much pleading for ’30 minutes’ & ’30 minutes more, please’ it was concluded that this was the highlight of our tour. Friendships were made and others were strengthened on a superb day out. This was further confirmed by the 16 person strong train going down one of the waterslides. On Sunday our swimmers were more nervous than excited – Tarryn was overheard saying “I’m so going to drown!” while Thomas was worried about being kicked. The Midmar Mile became reality at 11h00 and 12h00 for the girls and boys respectively and it turned into a great swim for all. Dieter Buisinne swam the Team’s fastest time of 24 minutes and Tarryn swam the fastest time of 26 minutes for the girls. The bus trip home, while the teacher’s had wished for peace and quiet, was so full of energy and laughter that it even brought out some of the teacher’s singing talents! The ‘party’ lasted right up until we touched base at school at 8pm.

This was definitely a ‘No Ragrets’ Tour!

BLOOD DRIVE

HIGH SCHOOLS EXPO

In the last month, Fourways High has held two blood donation drives, one on the 13th of February for the Grade 10s and 12s, and another on the 23rd of February for the Grade 11s. The response from the pupils was incredibly enthusiastic and positive. The SANBS never had a moment’s break throughout both days, as the queue for potential donors never abated, and included pupils, staff and parents. In total, Fourways High donated 144 units of blood, potentially saving the lives of three people with each unit. We would like to thank the South African National Blood Service for their fantastic service both before and on both days, as well as the phenomenal support shown by the whole Fourways High family. Our next blood drive at the school will be on the 21st May and we encourage all eligible donors to considered donating on that day. If anyone would like to donate before then, there are blood donation centres at Pineslopes and Northgate. Thank you once again – our Fourways High donors are absolute superstars!! (Ms. K Winson)

The High Schools Expo was hosted by Bryandale Primary School on the 20th of February 2018. Special thanks to Mrs. de Bruyn; Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Selesnick for their involvement and support. Many thanks to the Councillors and FHS Legends for their attendance and assistance.

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Please would all parents ensure you have downloaded the School Communicator on smart phones or computers. Download the “D6 Communicator” App and select Fourways as your school. This is the best way to ensure you always have news and info at your fingertips!

We are looking for a VOLUNTEER Mom to help us with Lost Property on alternate Wednesday afternoons. This is a very simple task and just requires a half hour (or less!) of your time immediately after school at 13h15.

Please call Wendy at reception on 011 465 1104.