MARCH 2019 | FIRST TERM | VOLUME 2 #8

I begin with a serious caution to parents who use e-hailing and cab services as transport for their

children. With warnings being circulated at schools in our area about attempts to pick up children from

school where no permission has been granted, along with the clear requirements in all of these taxi

services’ terms and conditions that state explicitly that people under the age of 18 may not travel

without an adult accompanying them, I underline our policy that we shall make every effort not to

release children to these services, unless expressly ordered to do so by parents. We do have a

number of transport services that operate in the area and the details of these can be obtained from our

reception. I urge you to use these as an alternative.

I had the opportunity to show a colleague around our school on Wednesday and was again reminded

of just what a magnificent campus this is. He runs a large boys boarding and day school in KwaZulu-

Natal, with years of history and tradition behind it, and yet was completely blown away by the

architecture of our campus and the delight of our young people. We should never fall into the trap of

taking for granted what we have and what we do here!

This week has probably offered more to underline just how active and successful our young students

can be than any other this year. On Thursday our teams were involved in a record number of sporting

fixtures, with majority hosted at our school. So, too, our College held its first separate assembly –

much to the joy of the students and staff alike – and we celebrated Nehã Ganpath’s extraordinary

success in reaching the finals of the Chapman University’s Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest.

The award ceremony will be live-streamed at 11h00 (PST), 21h00 (SAST) this evening. You can join

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the webcast at: https://bit.ly/2tWnLP5. Today we host our second gala and the closing ceremony of the

Montrose Night Series takes place, after weeks during which our players showed skill and

considerable grit in their first foray into this prestigious competition. Our senior students have been

hard at work late into the evenings, as they craft their dramatic entry for the Festival of Excellence in

Dramatic Arts, the Hive has been filled with our technology boffins, as well as readers and students

who can spend the afternoon at work there, the prep school leadership programme got underway as

our Grade 7’s begin their work towards the award of leadership badges, and our scholarship

examinations take place this afternoon and on Saturday morning. This is all in addition to the usual

club, society, and sport sessions that continue apace. There is lots on offer and our students are

taking those opportunities with abundant enthusiasm.

That our children are so busy and committed is more than commendable, but we remain concerned

about those who remain at school without being involved in an activity and so are unsupervised. We

cannot allow this and shall be insisting that they join an activity or, in the case of the younger children

in the EYC and Foundation Phases, that they report to Aftercare, where parents will be billed on the

daily rate for this convenience. It is a matter of safety and we have to insist on this. We are also

insisting that our students leave school in the correct uniform. Our requirements are simple: they may

leave neatly dressed in full school uniform or in full sports uniform – but not in any combination of the

two.

And, finally, a reminder of an addition to our calendar as we celebrate Pi Day as a civvies day on 14

March. The dress theme should lean towards a mathematical or scientific feel, if at all possible.

May your weekend be restful.

BOYS CRICKET RESULTS

5 MARCH

U11 Boys Cricket vs Curro Midrand – the match was abandoned as a result of lightning

6 MARCH

The U11 Boys Cricket Team lost to Heronbridge U11A by 137 runs

The 1st Boys Cricket XI beat St Peters Preparatory U13E by 165 runs

GIRLS CRICKET RESULTS

4 MARCH

The 1st Girls Cricket XI lost to Soweto Hub Girls by 37 runs

PREPARATORY SPORT RESULTS

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EQUESTRIAN RESULTS

Core League Qualifier: Qualifier 2

Madison Sayers competed in Jumping (Class P1SJ04)

Ruby Tarantino competed in Jumping (Class P4SJ09) and placed 4th in Jumping (Class P4SJ10).

Jessica Lloyd placed 5th in Jumping (Class P6SJ14) and placed 2nd in Working Hunter (Class

P7WH04).

NETBALL RESULTS

1 MARCH – MONTROSE NIGHT SERIES

U11s beat Bryneven Primary School 7-1, lost to Crawford Preparatory Sandton 1-3, and lost to

Rivonia Primary School 1-9.

U13s lost to Bryneven Primary School 5-13, lost to Crawford Preparatory Sandton 2-8, and lost to

Rivonia Primary School 4-12.

Well done to Nxalati Mabunda and India Josias for being awarded player of the match by the umpires.

SWIMMING RESULTS

1 MARCH

The Swimming Team placed 4th at the Pecanwood Gala

BOYS TENNIS RESULTS

28 FEBRUARY

The Senior Boys Tennis Team beat Kyalami Preparatory Boys B 41-7

GIRLS TENNIS RESULTS

6 MARCH

The Senior Girls Tennis Team lost to De La Salle Holy Cross College B 17-29

CHESS RESULTS

4 MARCH

The College Chess Team lost to Beulieu College 1-3

BOYS CRICKET RESULTS

28 FEBRUARY

The U16 Boys Cricket Team lost to Highlands North Boys High School by 9 wickets.

GIRLS CRICKET RESULTS

5 MARCH

The U16 Girls Cricket match against Hoërskool Roodepoort was abandoned as a result of lightning.

COLLEGE SPORT RESULTS

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TENNIS RESULTS

4 MARCH

The College Girls Tennis match vs Reddford House Bluehills was cancelled by Reddford House

Bluehills

5 MARCH

The College Boys Tennis match vs Reddford House Bluehills was cancelled by Reddford House

Bluehills

SWIMMING

Well done to Ethan Borragerio for placing 3rd in the 200m backstroke.

Well done to Taylin Alberts for placing 2nd in the 50m backstroke, 6th in the 50m fly, and 8th in the 50m

free.

PREPARATORY STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE

We are proud to announce our Preparatory Student Council Executive: Cameron Oshry (Chair), Luke

Groeneveld (Vice Chair), India Josias (Secretary), and Christian Torres (Student Liaison).

GOLF

Simthandile Tshabalala represented South Africa in the Kids World Championship 2018 held in

Malaysia in December 2018, and earned the nickname “SimTiger”. Well done on his achievements so

far this year.

LOCAL TOURNAMENTS

He won the U.S Kids local tour held last week in Pretoria Country Club.

He also tied for first position this past weekend in Ruimsig Country Club.

INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS

He has qualified to represent South Africa in the World Championship 2019 in the USA in August.

He qualified to represent South Africa in the Australian Open 2019 in April.

He will be representing South Africa in the European Tour to be held in Scotland in May 2019.

COLLEGE STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE

We are proud to announce our College Student Council Executive: Sienna-Jade Naidoo (Chair),

Kgothatso Mabe (Vice Chair), Nehã Ganpath (Secretary), and Kemello Joyini (Student Liaison).

PARENTING THE SPORTY CHILD IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Sport Scientists, Sport Psychologists, and Biokineticians are raising concerns about children’s

development and growth in sport. Their research has focused on the increased frequency of injuries

caused by repetitive movements as well as too much load on the young and developing body through

the impact of children focusing on a select sport from a young age. These factors have contributed to

the premature peaking of these athletes and ultimately, the high dropout rate of adolescents from

competitive sport. As parents and teachers, we aim to develop active, healthy children, who remain so

throughout their lives. With this aim in mind we would like to invite all parents and coaches to a Sport

Conference at HeronBridge College on Saturday 6 April from 8h00 until 13h00 where a panel of

experts will offer advice and guidance on raising a sporty child and keeping them active for life.

HOCKEY

Congratulations to Khaliphile Gwebu on his selection to represent the District 10 U13 Boys Hockey

Team as well as making it to the final round of the U13 Boys Southerns Hockey Trials which will take

place this Sunday.

Tyra Kihn has been elected to represent the District 10 U12 Girls Hockey Team. Well done!

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LEARNING TO WASH OUR HANDS

BUSY SPORTS CAMPUS #4matches1day

ECO CLUB

FUN IN THE CLASSROOM

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Date Start End Event Venue 2019/03/09 08:30 10:30 Steyn City School & Jimmy Cook Cricket Academy Steyn City School,

Cricket Oval 2019/03/09 09:00 11:15 Scholarship Assessments Steyn City School 2019/03/11 WEEK 1 2019/03/11 14:00 15:15 Cricket Match: U7 to U9 The Gerritz Cup Steyn City School 2019/03/11 14:00 16:00 Cricket Match: Girls 1st Team vs Alexandra Hub Steyn City School 2019/03/12 14:00 17:00 Cricket Match: Boys U11 vs Soweto Hub Steyn City School 2019/03/12 14:30 17:30 Cricket Match: Girls U16 vs Northcliff High School

2nd XI T20 B League Final Steyn City School

2019/03/12 07:30 13:00 Art Excursion. Grade 8 to 10 (Graffiti) 2019/03/13 14:00 17:00 Cricket Match: Boys 1st Team Matches vs Alexandra

Hub Steyn City School

2019/03/13 14:00 15:30 Tennis Match: Senior Girls vs Dainfern College Dainfern College 2019/03/13 14:00 17:00 EV3 Robotics League (Grades 7 to 10) St Peter's College 2019/03/14 14:00 15:15 Cricket Match: U7 to U9 The Gerritz Cup Steyn City School 2019/03/14 14:00 15:30 Tennis Match: Senior Boys vs Reddford House

Bluehills Reddford House Bluehills

2019/03/14 Pi Day Civvies Day 2019/03/14 08:00 13:30 Grade 4 Excursion: Croc City 2019/03/14 09:30 19:00 2019 Dainfern College Preparatory Golf Challenge Dainfern Golf Club 2019/03/14 14:30 17:30 Cricket Match: Boys U16 vs Alexandra Hub Steyn City School 2019/03/14 14:30 17:30 Cricket Match: Queens High School 1st XI vs

Krugersdorp High School 1st XI T20 A League Final Steyn City School

2019/03/15 18:30 20:15 High School Book Quiz Round 2 (Grade 8 to 10) Skoobs Theatre of Books at Monte Casino

2019/03/16 Netball District Trials U12 & U13 Redhill School 2019/03/16 Netball Match: Pecanwood College Winter Sports

Festival U14 and U16 Pecanwood College

2019/03/16 08:30 10:30 Steyn City School & Jimmy Cook Cricket Academy Steyn City School, Cricket Oval

2019/03/18 WEEK 2 2019/03/18 14:00 15:15 Cricket Match: U7 to U9 The Gerritz Cup Steyn City School 2019/03/18 14:00 16:00 Cricket Match: Girls 1st Team vs Kagiso Hub Steyn City School 2019/03/18 13:30 17:00 Netball District Trials U14 St Stithians College 2019/03/19 14:00 17:00 Cricket Match: Boys U11 vs Kagiso Hub To be confirmed 2019/03/19 13:30 17:00 Netball District Trials U15 & U16 St Stithians College 2019/03/20 14:00 17:00 Cricket Match: U16 Girls vs Kagiso Hub Steyn City School 2019/03/21 PUBLIC HOLIDAY - HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2019/03/21 PURIM 2019/03/22 SCHOOL HOLIDAY 2019/03/23 08:30 10:30 Steyn City School & Jimmy Cook Cricket Academy Steyn City School,

Cricket Oval

MONDAY 11 MARCH 2019

Creamy chicken and bacon pasta R32.00 Basil pesto pasta with roast tomato R30.00

TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2019

Creamy mince in shell noodles R32.00 Vegetarian Quiche R26.00

WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH 2019

Balti chicken and rice R32.00 Thai chickpea and butternut R30.00

CHEESE/FETA R16.00 Ham and cheese R18.00 Egg and cheese R20.00 BACON R16.00 Bacon and cheese R24.00 Bacon, egg, and cheese R28.00 Bacon and egg R21.00 MEATY Chicken Mayo R25.00 Curry Mince R20.00 Tuna Mayo R25.00 BEEF BURGERS Homemade 100% beef R28.00 Cheese R32.00 Beef and bacon R37.00 CHICKEN BURGERS Grilled chicken fillet R28.00 Chicken and cheese R32.00 Chicken, bacon, and cheese R38.00

LO GI and rye bread at additional cost We now stock wheat free bread

THURSDAY 14 MARCH 2019

Sweet and sour chicken on thai rice R32.00 Egg fried rice R28.00

FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2019

Beef/Chicken or veg burger and chips combo R40.00

SUSHI – ASSORTED Salmon R36.00 Vegetarian R30.00 Crab R30.00

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD Full R30.00 Half R20.00 Green Salad R18.00 WRAPS Grilled chicken and sweet chilli R30.00 Grilled chicken and avo R36.00 Caprese (only on pre-order) R30.00 FRUIT Seasonal fruit salad R20.00 Health – fruit, yoghurt, muesli, honey R28.00

Freshly baked muffins daily R7.00 BANKING DETAILS SC Food Services FNB Broadacres 204-809 62794137945 Please send payment notification to mias@steyncityschool.co.za

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