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Term Three, Issue 11 December 2019
“Enter into His gates with
thanksgiving, and into His
courts with praise. Be thankful
to Him, and bless His name.”
Psalm 100 : 4
Pre-Prep Registration
Day
pg 2
Grade R Graduation pg 3
Prep News pg 4-8
College News pg 9-11
HeronStars pg 12-13
Simon Says pg 14
Staff News
HeronBridge
Community Church
pg 15
Uniform
Requirements &
Shop Hours
pg 16-17
HeronBridge Retreat pg 18
From the Marketing Desk …
The end of the school year is an exciting time for students, families, teachers
and staff looking forward to some time off to pause during the Christmas
holiday period remembering the true meaning of this celebration.
It is difficult to comprehend that it is already Christmas 2019 when Christmas
2018 remains a vivid memory. We have distributed the 2019 Yearbooks
across campus to all our students and we trust that you will enjoy the many
memories and celebrate the journey of 2019!
We have had a year of joy and deep sorrow but we know that we are reminded
that through it all God’s promise remains true.
“But those who trust in the Lord will find strength. They will soar high on wings
like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not grow
faint.” Isaiah 40:31
HeronBridge College is excited to announce the appointment of our new
Pre-Preparatory Head. We are pleased to confirm that, after a very thorough
and in depth process of interviewing top candidates for the role, Wendy
Beyneveldt has been appointed as the new Head of our Pre-Preparatory
School and will commence her new role in January 2020.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. May it be one of love,
joy, peace and hope.
Happy Reading,
Marketing Team
PRE-PREP REGISTRATION DAY Term Three, Issue 11 December 2019
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GRADES 0000 - R 2020
We recently held our Pre-Prep Registration Day for all families enrolled for 2020 in Grades 0000 - R. We enjoyed a morning
together with the students spending some time getting to know their new teachers and classrooms. Thank you to all the
Pre-Prep Teachers and Assistants for a wonderful morning!
GRADUATION Term Three, Issue 11 December 2019
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The Grade R’s from HeronBridge College recently showcased their musical talents in their annual Showcase and Graduation,
celebrating our beautiful South Africa. 92 children took to the stage and showed their proud families what they had learnt this
year during their specialised music lessons. The audience was wowed by items including drumming, singing in English, isiZulu
and Afrikaans, ribbon dancing, folk dancing, sign language, prose and harmonising with bells, ending the production on a high
with their traditional clave routine. The children then graduated from Grade R, in an official Graduation Ceremony and are
officially on their way to big school. We are so proud of you, Grade R class of 2019!
GRADE R
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The Grade 1’s took learning out of the classroom for a day of fun-filled experiences around our topic of Spring. There were 10
stations of varying activities which were enjoyed throughout the morning.
GRADE 1
DISCOVERY DAY
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Kicking off the midterm in market day style!
Kids all over HBC were extremely excited about the annual ‘Market day’! Making sure that all desired items have been ticked
off, saving money and most importantly, having fun! The timing was just as perfect for the grade 3’s, as they have started
learning more about money and how this “money-making business” works. Thank you grade 7’s, we enjoyed spending the
time with you!
GRADE 3
MARKET DAY
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After many hours, weeks and months of preparation the Grade 7 Market Day arrived. There were many lessons learned in the
preparation and business planning for a successful market stall. Well done to all the Grade 7s who participated. A fun
morning was had by all!
GRADE 7
MARKET DAY
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We are proud to announce that one of our pupils and teachers from HeronBridge College, are this year’s winners of the Artistic
Excellence category in the prestigious Excellence in Education Awards 2019.
Hosted by the Think Ahead Group and sponsored by Apple, the event took place on the 23rd October at The Venue, Melrose
Arch. The competition serves as a platform in which children from Grade 0 – 12 are given the opportunity to showcase their
creativity and problem solving skills, using technology, in the classroom, across the curriculum.
HeronBridge competed against 600 other entries, from 50 schools, country wide. We were thrilled when we received the
confirmation that one of our Grade 7 pupils had been shortlisted for the finals! Caron Andrews, Head of Art at HeronBridge
Prep, was the teacher who had set the project for the children. Throughout the course of the year, Caron has been teaching
her Grade 7 Art children about the art movement of Pop Art. The children have learnt about the characteristics and style of
Pop Art, as well as information about some of the famous artists in the movement. The brief was to translate the information
they had been taught and create a Stop Motion Animation, educating people about the movement of Pop Art, in a creative,
innovative way. Samantha Goodwin was nominated for her presentation, which showcased the art style of famous Pop Artist,
Keith Haring. This entry can be viewed on the Excellence in Education website https://www.edexcellenceawards.co.za/
The idea is to show how art can be combined with technology. Creativity is the number one skill that employees are currently
looking for in the workplace, so it is vital that we are encouraging and growing “out the box” thinkers in our classrooms. What
better place to do it than in the art room?
Congratulations to Samantha Goodwin and Caron Andrews on this fantastic achievement!
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 2019
AWARDS
A r t i s t i c E x c e l l e n c e C a te g o r y : I n t h i s ch a l l e n ge , y o u r s t u d e nt s w i l l ha v e t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o e x -
p r e s s t h e ms e l v e s th r o u g h t h e A r t s . Y o u m a y s u b m i t a n y p r o j e c t t h a t f o c us e s o n a r t i s t i c ex p r e s -
s i o n f o r m s i n c l u d i ng d r a m a , m us i c , v i s u a l a r t , e t c .
VALEDICTION AWARDS Term Three, Issue 11 December 2019
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HeronBridge Cup
Ashleigh Crouse
Headmaster’s Trophy
Alessandro Speedie, Kiera Pretorius & Gemma Donnelly
Grade 7
Service and Commitment
Shannon Featherstone, Jorja Lamb, JT Brophy, Gabriella Carstens & Tomas Storer
Integrity
Hannah Mangold & Rungano Jack
Diligence
Kaylin Stratton & Joel Willemse
Endeavour
Catherine de Boucherville
Sportsman & Sportswoman of the Year
Daniel Fellingham, Alessandro Speedie & Shannon Featherstone
Community Outreach
Ashley Crouse
Excellence in Arts
Kiera Pretorius
Dux
Chiara Cambitsis
COLLEGE NEWS Term Three, Issue 11 December 2019
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EQUESTRIAN Rosenmann Sisters Clean Up @ POST DERBY 2019
Kyalami Park Club was the place to be from 12 - 13 October 2019 for continued equestrian
action. Competition was stiff in every class with competitors who had a steely determination to
not only complete clear rounds, but to win!
Jade and Buddy, her most trustworthy steed, competed in the 90cm
Competition and A2 classes where they earned a 2nd place and a 4th place rosette respectively.
We look forward to seeing to which heights this pair will soar!
Saskia and Tonky also brought home 2nd place and 4th place rosettes for
their performance in the 1.10m Derby and A2 classes. These are some
praiseworthy results, since it was this partnership’s first competition on
grass, doing a Derby track. We are extremely proud of Jade and Saskia
for always competing with heart!
HOCKEY CLINIC
The first of our Hockey clinics was run on Friday 4 October at the HeronBridge AstroTurf.
1st Team Coach Jermaine Johnson working with Specialist Coach Owen Mvimbi and two additional coaches, drew together an
enthusiastic group of boys and girls for a 3-hour training session aimed at continuing to build fitness while developing and
enhancing skills. Jason Van Der Schyff was present to support from the HeronBridge side too.
The session ran from 2-5pm and was well-supported by upwards of 43 of our pupils across all Grades.
While we recognise that cricket season is about to begin, we are very aware that success in a winter sports’ season doesn’t
begin in the winter. And our Hockey Clinics in the latter half of this year are designed to enable us to be at our best when our
Hockey season officially begins in five months’ time.
Out sincere thanks go to the coaches and players for their enthusiasm and commitment.
COLLEGE NEWS Term Three, Issue 11 December 2019
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CRICKET The Under 14’s continued their winning ways with a close victory over
Fourways recently.
Fourways arrived with intent and attacked every ball, piling on 105 runs
in a 75 minute innings. Our chaps went in to bat and made 106/8,
handing us a narrow 2 wicket victory that went to the wire.
Congratulations to the full team and in particular, Nic de Lima for taking
5 wickets and to Luke Mace for holding up his end, under considerable
pressure towards the end.
One moment to highlight was our sterling Coach James Steyn assisting a
Fourways bowler with his bowling action. We have a gem in James; a
man who cares about others and whose actions prove this.
It’s a privilege to work with you Coach J and your impact on our lads has been top class.
Simon Crane - Manager
HeronBridge Cup - Volleyball Tournament
The first annual HeronBridge Cup was hosted at HBC on Saturday, 12th October . It saw AISJ, LJV, Jeppe and HBC compete in
3
divisions (U16&19 Boys, U16 Girls and U19 Girls). What an eventful morning of competitive volleyball. Even the stop-and-go
couldn’t dampen our spirits. A HUGE thank you to all involved for making our first tournament such a success.
The results were as follows:
U16 Girls
1st: Jeppe 1 (Gold)
2nd: Jeppe 2 (Silver)
3rd: HBC U16 (Bronze)
U19 Girls
1st: Jeppe (Gold)
2nd: LJV (Silver)
3rd: AISJ (Bronze)
U16 & U19 Boys
1st: HBC U19 (Gold)
2nd: LJV U19 (Silver)
3rd: AISJ U19 (Bronze)
VOLLEYBALL
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Basketball
Joshua Mutundoro
Basketball (vice) & Tennis
Thorne Phillips
Debating
Troy Clark
Mountain Biking
Devon Stanley
CAPTAINS 2020
Tennis & Athletics
Sarah Copeland
Tennis & Athletics (vice)
Priyasha Pandaram
Athletics & Cricket
Daniel Buys
Athletics (vice)
Daniel Campbell
Swimming A
Megan Honiball
Swimming A (vice)
Gabriella Salver
Swimming A
Aiden Griffiths
Swimming A (vice)
Alan Honeybun
Swimming B
Michaela Shaw
Swimming B (vice)
Elizabeth Roets
Tennis (vice)
Keagan Kleynhans
Cricket (vice)
Ethan Haigh
Cricket (vice)
Daniel Bester
HERONSTARS Term Three, Issue 11 December 2019
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DANCE Congratulations to Lileah Geedts, in Grade 5 who took part in the Power in Dance, Dance the
Magic auditions, which is the qualification round in South Africa to dance at Disneyland in Los
Angeles, USA. Lileah was one of 70 dancers who qualified and was chosen to represent South
Africa in December 2019.
KARATE
Well done to Calum Bryson, in Grade 6 who passed all the grades required to get a full Junior
Black belt achievement.
KUMITE Congratulations to Blake Halsted, in Grade R who received a Gold medal for
Kumite (white belt) and Erin Halsted, in Grade 3 who received a Silver medal
for Kumite (orange belt) in the Interschool Karate Championship 2019.
SWIMMING
Well done to Oliver Douglas, in Grade 3 who recently completed in the seagulls championship
gala held in last week in Durban. He achieved some great times for a first time gala in this
league. He also took part in a junior league gala at St Andrews and he placed first overall in
his category. He won all his races and was awarded 5 gold medals. Oliver further competed in
a level 2 CGA gala recently and achieved an excellent result.
TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON
Well done to Jordyn Schaefer, in Grade 12 who wrote her Grade 8 Trinity Exams. It was a
huge amount of work especially for her Grade 8 Solo pieces. Performing solo for examiners
from London she prepared the following over 6 months: a dramatic monologue; a vocal
piece; conceptualised, choreographed & danced a contemporary ballet dance; played an
instrument (the Ukulele); wrote & recorded her own song; and presented the concept of a
music video. Well done on an excellent result: Achieved with Distinction.
Jordyn also represented the studio in a Musical Theatre group production, singing & acting in
a Beatles & Queen medley and the result was achieved: Achieved with Distinction.
HERONSTARS Term Three, Issue 11 December 2019
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NATIONOAL EISTEDDFOD The National Eisteddfod Regional Award Ceremonies, was held at the end of October at the Roodepoort Theatre:
Cayley Bremner, Grade 7: received 3 medal awards, the Ambassador Award for one the top
3% performers. She also received an award for third position in the Top 10 Junior
achievers Grade 4-7.
Hannah Fynn, Grade 11: won the highest mark for free verse solo poetry performance in
Grade 11. In addition, she won the medal for achieving the highest mark for group
improvisations for Grade 8 to 12.
Jamie Fynn, Grade 6: was an item winner and category winner for public speaking.
Amber-Leigh Szendrei, Grade 2: was invited to perform at this event as she was partnered
with a Grade 7, she won an award in the Grade 7 section for a duo, even though she
was only in Grade 2. She also received a solo award and to perform a solo comic
monologue.
Catherine de Boucherville, Grade 7: won 2 medals as category winner: Classical Music -
Stringed Instruments & Piano – Romantic Period. She also came ninth in the Top 10
Junior Achievers for all the arts combined (other awards were for dancing, drama, art,
etc). She also received the Ambassador Award for one the top 3% in South Africa for
Violin.
Jessica Robus, Grade 8: came second in the Top 10 of all performers in Grade 8 to 12! She
won the highest mark for Grade 8’s in the following items: unprepared story telling solo;
broadway vocal solo; motion picture vocal solo; public speaking to inspire solo; poetry
ensemble. She received 3 medals for achieving the highest mark for Grade 8 to 12, in
the following: unprepared story telling solo; broadway vocal solo; dramatic scene.
SIMON SAYS Term Three, Issue 11 December 2019
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FINAL SIMON SAYS - AGAINST HATE
Last Friday a convicted terrorist launched an assault at a prisoner rehabilitation event near London Bridge.
There were three fatalities that day; two victims of the knife attack and one attacker shot dead by the police.
The victims were working in legal fields linked to prisoner reform. Their names are Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones.
Jack Merritt was a coordinator for the Learning Together Prison Programme which aims to bring offenders and people in high-
er education to study alongside one another.
He is described as someone who “lived his principles; he believed in redemption and rehabilitation, not revenge, and he al-
ways took the side of the underdog.” (BBC 3.11.19).
What struck me this week was the response of Jack’s father, David, who this week responded by stating that “his son would
be livid at how his death has been used to perpetuate an agenda of hate.” (Sky News 3.11.19)
We can learn something amazing from this. A father not responding as would be expected with vengeance against the man
who took his son’s life, but instead honouring his son’s commitment to prisoner reform by backing his murdered son’s legacy,
goals, aims and ambitions in the face of the most awful circumstance.
I am embarrassed to fully admit that I can’t imagine having that same heart. Even though I know it to be the right way that
would commit me to the path of our Lord.
I am staggered that this can be this father’s response and completely in awe of him. For Jack to know his Dad backed his lega-
cy so completely that he was not swayed from this on behalf of his son even after the act of murder, is truly remarkable.
I don’t know David Merritt, but I wish I did.
I’m not trying to make a political point here. Far from that. But rather to highlight a father’s response to an heinous act that is
so extraordinary and which is coupled to a commitment to absolute respect for the legacy of another.
In an age where so much is somehow connected to Bruce Willis, Dwayne Johnson or Mark Wahlberg enacting terrible cathartic
vengeance on an attacker, it is remarkable to be presented with this real human response.
Imagine you were in a warehouse. All the shutters were down and the vast empty space was completely empty and absolutely
dark. Now imagine someone lit a candle at the far end of that warehouse. You would see it. That tiny little flame in the midst of
the overwhelming darkness. Light beats darkness. Every time.
Love beats hate. Every single time it encounters it. No contest.
With my very best wishes.
Mr Simon Crane
English Teacher and Deputy Head in the College
STAFF NEWS Term Three, Issue 11 December 2019
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FAREWELL This week as a staff we said goodbye to some awesome colleagues: Danielle Ferguson,
Natalie Hayes, Grantley Wolf, Nandi Attridge, Renate van Heerden, Peter Thompson and
Sandy Prout.
Farewells are always bittersweet as it is hard to let them go but at the same time we know
that their work at HeronBridge is done and to reach their full potential each one needs to
move on. We wish them well wherever life may take them.
Two lovely ladies who have journeyed with HeronBridge for many years, are retiring at the
end of 2019, we wish them everything of the very best in the future, Ros Wood & Ana
Rakas.
HeronBridge Community Church, extends an invitation to all at HeronBridge College to come and worship and fellowship on Sunday Mornings in Acacia @ 9am. Please take note of the December Service times below:
RETIREMENT
Danielle Ferguson Natalie Hayes Grantley Wolf Nandi Attridge Renate v. Heerden Peter Thompson Sandy Prout
Ros Wood Ana Rakas
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