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Newsletter 12/2017 11 May 2017 Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners In a world that has become obsessed with the pursuit of scientific knowledge and the invention of new technologies, it is easy to lose sight of the value of the humanities and the arts in society – but not at Rand Park. We are so fortunate to have a very dynamic and vibrant cultural programme that caters for the varied artistic talents of our learners and I am in constant awe of their achievements.
Virtually every day, including weekends and holidays, in some hidden corner of the school, there is some cultural activity taking place: Major Production rehearsals, Debating practice, Band practice, Public Speaking Club, Play Festival rehearsals – the list is long and varied. Often the long hours and hard work put into cultural activities go unnoticed and the skills that are developed are under-appreciated in a sports-mad, technologically-driven society but where else are learners given the opportunity to dream and imagine and create; to entertain and enthral; to convince and persuade?
The arts, in fact, drive society in many unseen and unacknowledged ways – if it were not for the imaginations of fantasy writers, for example, who would have even thought of inventing some of the gadgets we now take for granted. If it were not for the stories we immerse ourselves in, our emotional wellbeing would be less developed as stories help us make sense of the world around us. If it were not for activities like Debating and Public Speaking, where
would learners develop the skills of logic, critical thinking and clarity of thought? The arts – by way of the school’s cultural programme – encourage the acquisition of all of these skills and more.
To all our learners – and teachers – who give their time, energy and talent to cultural activities at Rand Park, I say an enormous thank you. The school owes you a debt of gratitude for the wonderful ambassadors you are for the school.
This year has been a particularly fruitful year and the best is yet to come in the form of our annual Major Production, where our learners get to showcase their extraordinary talents. Good luck to all our performers and those behind the scenes who ensure the smooth running of the show, and congratulations to all who have achieved success culturally this year.
Yours sincerely T WORKMAN-DAVIES (MISS) DEPUTY PRINCIPAL & DEAN OF CULTURE
Don’t miss out! Book your seats at break outside
the Grade 9 Tutor Office or email
Three shows
are almost
sold out!
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you for your support for the Feeding Scheme for
RPHS learners
A very special acknowledgement of those parents and supporters who have offered to assist us with a contribution towards the School’s Feeding Scheme for children at risk.
We do, however, still require support to complement our existing budget and call on our families to assist us wherever possible.
Any amount – large or small – will be very welcome.
If you are willing to donate, please contact Heather Robinson ([email protected]) for details.
Invitation Parent Empowerment Talk
Date: Thursday, 25 May 2017
Time: 18:00 for 18:30 – 20:00
Venue: School Hall
Topic: Tech–Savvy Parenting:
Raising teenagers in a
technology-driven world.
Speaker: Nikki Bush, Parenting Expert &
Author
RSVP: Mrs Kleingeld to book your seats:
Results: SACEE Debating Tournament
Our Junior SACEE Debating team participated in a Debating Tournament held on Saturday, 6 May at Brescia House. The team consisted of the following learners:
- Hannah Nash (Grade 9) - Bianca Liebenberg (Grade 9) - Zoë Chishimba (Grade 9) - Georgina Furter (Grade 9) - Olivia Davies (Grade 8)
Rand Park won two of the three debates:
Debate 1: Against Roosevelt High debating the motion: "This House believes that high schools should focus on literature written by local authors". Olivia Davies was named Best Speaker of this debate. Rand Park won.
Debate 2: Against Hyde Park debating the motion: "This House supports the legalisation of recreational marijuana". Olivia took the honours once again as Best Speaker. Rand Park won.
Debate 3: Against HeronBridge debating the motion: "This House believes that South Africa should employ the 'Shoot to kill' policy". Rand Park lost.
We are extremely proud of our Junior Debating team as they have been invited to participate in the Debating Championships, which will be held on 20 and 27 May.
Congratulations!
TOP ACADEMIC LEARNERS - TERM 1, 2017
GRADE 8 1 Monique Nieuwenhuizen 2 Kerryn Chetty 3 Megan Rushworth 4 Kimishca Naidoo 5 Jessica Pick 6 Taya Arnold 7 Olivia Davies 8 Tumelo Mahuma 9 Jaden Viljoen 10 Kira Butt 11 Courtney Van Zyl 12 Isabella Smith 13 Kristan Nyar 14 Nicole Mazikana 15 Abigail Daves 16 Tanya Freese 17 Kayla Heuer 18 Melissa Havenga 19 Dean Ramsay
20 Aaliyah Isaacs
GRADE 9 1 Natasha Otto 2 Angela Graham 3 Gabriella Adolphe 4 Marisa Naidoo 5 Hannah Nash 6 Hannah Reddy 7 Yasmin Soror 8 Robyn Clark 9 Ngiyabonga Manana 10 Prashanthi Naidoo 11 Dylan Coertzen 12 Letlhogonolo Liebenberg 13 Rinae Mamphaga 14 Zoë Chishimba 15 Blade White-Smee 16 Iman Khan 17 Kiyana Rehnema 18 Zoë Isaac 19 Sinenhlanhla Hlope
20 Bryan Robinson
GRADE 10 1 Kyla Swart 2 Sabrina Goncalves 3 Connor Houston 4 Courteney Pienaar 5 Daniel Appelman 6 Ryan Cox 7 Megan Liddle 7 Channing Du Plessis 9 Cheyenne Moodley 10 Ruan Kriel 11 Jason Muka 12 Sandra Grasilovic 13 Arno Van Zyl 14 Phoebe Redelinghuys 15 Lee-Ann Maree 16 Gaoreteleloe Mogokonyane 17 Tashan Chetty 18 Jimin Choi 19 Claire Reddy 20 Elena Vladimirova
20 Joshua Lerm
GRADE 11 1 Robyn Erwee 2 Michael Moore 3 Tamryn Visagie 4 Bradley Green 5 Kyle Ehrke 6 Anthony Muanza 7 Seshnie Naidoo 8 Micah Forsythe 9 Wandile Sebothoma 10 Thandi Mpofu 11 Senesha Ragunandan 12 Melissa Matthysen 13 Tinodaishe Naka 14 Cailla Bester 15 Veronica Shanoudy 16 Dean Eatwell 17 Samuel Fourie 18 Kayla Govender 19 Catherine Namponya
20 Ofure Ayere
GRADE 12 1 Jordan Macfie 2 Kira Courtaillac 3 Vanshikha Taparia 4 Nathan Williams 5 Thaakira Jabaar 6 Alex Brocco 7 Roxanne Kampers 8 Nicole Riley 9 Sarah-Kelly Houston 10 Gabriella Montano 11 Lihle Dhlamini 12 Jordan Velthuis 13 Erin Mitchell 14 Nicole Goatham 15 Amy Tebbit 16 Jennifer Fernandes 17 Cheylin Blore 18 Sasha Gradwell 19 Arno Nieuwenhuizen 20 Kiara Sewsunker
20 Storme Johnson
Congratulations
to our top 20
academic
learners who
excelled in the
first term of
2017!
TOP MERIT LEARNERS – TERM 1, 2017
Congratulations
to our top 20
merit learners who obtained the
highest number
of merits in the
first term of
2017!
GRADE 8 1 Teagan José 2 Jenna Curtis 3 Shaneez Snyman 4 Megan Rushworth 5 Matthew Burrows 6 Keenan Campbell 7 Riku Swarts 7 Leandro da Silva 7 Megan Roux 10 Isabella Smith 10 Monique Nieuwenhuizen 12 Aiden Pitout 13 Taya Arnold 14 Olivia Davies 15 Hayley Somerset 15 Lerise Kaldenberg 17 Denise Kondic 18 Brydon Anderson 19 Nicole Somerset
20 Suvan Jugoo
GRADE 9 1 Bryan Robinson 2 Angela Graham 3 Shakira January 3 Robyn Clark 5 Paige Carter 6 Cameron Willis 7 Nikki Murgatroyd 8 Francesca Laurenzi 9 Dylan Coertzen 10 Tayla Stoop 11 Sarah-Leigh Stanton 12 Tyla Momsen 13 Yasmin Sorour 14 Kyle Strydom 15 Natasha Otto 15 Tyler Glasson 17 Dylan de Klerk 17 Letlhogonolo Liebenberg 19 Courtney Hilton 20 Hannah Nash
20 Milah Woolnough
GRADE 10 1 Courteney Pienaar 2 Gareth Murdoch 3 Dionella Da Silva 4 Jabulile Mbanjwa 5 Erin Horwood 6 Hannah Zoutendyk 7 Zavier Rabatin 7 Megan Liddle 9 Kyla Moolman 10 Dylan Courtaillac 11 Zeta Rabatin 12 Tashan Chetty 13 Sabrina Goncalves 14 Kevell Umrao 15 Ruan Kriel 15 Kyla Swart 17 Andrea Ramsay 18 Joshua Lerm 18 Saige Fourie
20 Samantha Du Plessis
GRADE 11 1 Jordan Eustice 2 Teaghan Stoop 3 Michael Moore 4 James Thackery 5 Kaylee Berriman 6 Samuel Fourie 6 Aerin Buitendag 8 Micah Forsythe 9 Dean Eatwell 10 Wandile Sebothoma 10 Keesha-Lee Joubert 10 Morgane Burgess 13 Keri Adcock 14 Megan Wright 15 Kyle Ehrke 16 Camerynne Pan 17 Angelica Botes 18 Cailyn Lewis 19 Matthew Richardson
20 Robyn Erwee
GRADE 12 1 Thaakira Jabaar 2 Jordan Macfie 3 Tiandra Nain 3 Amy Tebbit 5 Cameron Brunner 6 Lihle Dhlamini 7 Liam Andrews 8 Kayuran Naidoo 9 Nicole Riley 10 Arno Nieuwenhuizen 11 Richard Kaledenberg 12 Vanshikha Taparia 13 Dayna Limbeek 14 Timón Lamprey 15 Kirsty-Lee Walker 15 Tebogo Mahopo 17 Alex Brocco 18 Sarah-Kelly Houston 19 Jordan Velthuis
20 Sheraaz Snyman
Girls’ Hockey Thursday, 4 May vs Roosevelt U14B Lost 2-0 U15B Lost 2-0 U16B Drew 0-0 Saturday, 6 May vs Krugersdorp
U14 Lost 5-0 U15 Lost 1-0 U16 Won 1-0 2nd Team Lost 4-0
Tuesday, 9 May vs Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge
U14A Lost 2-0 U14B Lost 2-0 U15A Lost 1-0 U15B Lost 1-0 U16A Drew 0-0 U16B Lost 3-0 2nd Team Drew 0-0 1st Team Drew 1-1
Boys’ Hockey Saturday, 6 May vs Krugersdorp
U14 Drew 0-0 U15 Lost 3-1 2nd Team Lost 2-1 1st Team Lost 3-0
Netball Saturday, 6 May vs Krugersdorp U14A Lost 5–12 U14B Lost 11–17 U14C Won 24–6 U14D vs U14E Won 5–2 (friendly in-house) U15A Lost 16–17 U15B Lost 9–10 U15C Lost 7–10 U16A Won 28–16 U16B Lost 11-19 U17A Lost 16–19 2nd Team Won 21–4
SPORTS RESULTS
Rugby Saturday, 6 May vs Krugersdorp U14A Won 22–7 U14B Won 31-5 U15A Lost 14–8 U15B Drew 0–0 U16A Won 34-24 U16B Won 19-17 2nd Team Lost 19–5 1st Team Lost 20–17
Cross Country Venue: Delta Park Friday, 5 May
Senior Boys - 6km route (out of 100 competitors): Sheraaz Snyman placed 9th Admire Ngwenya placed 17th Samuel Phoofolo placed 22nd Thabang Machaba placed 38th Senior Girls - 4km route: Micah Forsythe placed 8th Robyn Erwee placed 19th Jessica Fisher placed 25th Junior Boys - 4 km route: Christopher Fisher placed 4th Liam Walters placed 9th Jonathan Chisenga placed 33rd Junior Girls - 4 km route: Jaden Viljoen placed 28th
SPORTS RESULTS
Equestrian Qualifier 3 - Maple Ridge Equestrian Farm 6 & 7 May 2017
Class Horse Rider Place
Class H2DR03a Heriot Fortune Seeker Britney Oliver 2
Class H2DR03b Heriot Fortune Seeker Britney Oliver 5
Class H7PR05 Les Chevaux Chevalier Lee Hawkins 3
Class H1WR02 Jilly Bean Christina Koevort 3
Class H3WR03 Billy Christina Koevort 1
Class H3WR03 Les Chevaux Chevalier Lee Hawkins 4
Class H3EQ04 King Sovis Nivae Almeida 3
Class H4EQ05 Sovereign Amy Leigh Tebbit 5
Class H1SJ03 Tiger Rider Anastacia dos Santos 3
Class H2SJ05 King Sovis Nivae Almeida 1
Class H2SJ05 Kingston Jessica Fisher 5
Class H2SJ06 Phantom Action Amy Catsavis 4
Class H3SJ07 Sovereign Amy Leigh Tebbit 2
Class H3SJ08 Sovereign Amy Leigh Tebbit 3
Class H1InU01 Jilly Bean Christina Koevort 3
Class H3InU01 Les Chevaux Chevalier Lee Hawkins 1
Sheraaz Snyman Micah Forsythe Anastacia dos Santos Britney Oliver
CLASSIFIEDS
CHAPPIE’S CABS: Safe, affordable school lift
service with a personal touch. Contact Chappie on
082-416-2685 or [email protected].
DRUM LESSONS: One-on-one beginner to
intermediate drum lessons in fully equipped drum
room. Learn to play, read and create grooves and
songs. R120 for 45 minute lesson weekly. Past Rand
Park High learner. Contact Keagyn on 073-629-0868
or email [email protected]
EXTRA MATHS LESSONS: Offered by retired
Maths teacher, Helderkruin area. Contact Isabella on
083-744-5132.
SCHOLASTIC, SUBJECT CHOICE & CAREER
ASSESSMENTS: Samantha Furniss, Clinical
Psychologist, Randpark Ridge. Psycho-Educational
Assessments for general academic/learning
difficulties, subject choice and career assessments.
Psychotherapy for children and adolescents.
Contracted to most medical schemes. Contact Sam
for further information on 072-597-7125 or email:
STUDENTS SCHOOLWEAR & SPORTS:
(opposite Trinityhouse School) Trinity Village
Shopping Centre, Beyers Naude Drive, cnr Eastwood
Street, Randpark Ridge. For the best prices on quality
schoolwear, sportswear and stationery. Efficient and
friendly service. All uniforms in stock. Open 7 days a
week. Contact us on tel. (011) 795-4305 or visit our
website: www.studentsschoolwear.co.za
