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Stellenberg Stellenberg High School Newsletter 2/2019 February 2019 IN THIS ISSUE Prysuitdeling HS Driehoek MTBS 2 8 12

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Page 1: Stellenberg “gees” gebou vir MTBS. Music was played and the children sang and danced. Milkshakes, donuts, waffles, pancakes, froyo and Brownies were available! Al die eet- en drinkgoed

StellenbergStellenberg High School Newsletter 2/2019 February 2019

IN THIS ISSUE

Prysuitdeling

HS Driehoek

MTBS

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2

8

12

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 20192

Akademiese prysuitdelingTop 3: gr. 8 2018 Summa Cum Laude

Daleen Laurence

Jaco Wolstenholme

Top 3: gr. 9 2018

Top 3: gr. 10 2018

Top 3: gr. 11 2018

Mia Smuts (2de), Anchen Truter (1ste), Ellen Weyers (3de)

Amé Lambrechts (2de), Stefani du Plessis (1ste), Wiida Sander (3de)

Me. J. Cleynhens (Aardrykskunde), me. J. Drury (Engels), me. L. Hugo (Wiskunde)

Jan-Louis Havenga (2de), Daan-Louw de Swardt (1ste), Dylan du Toit & Francois du Toit (3de)

Anita van Niekerk (2de), Nicola Ammon (1ste), Lize-Marié Marais (3de)

Akademiese erekleure: 4de keer Kultuur-erekleure: Debat

Sport-erekleure: Swem en Tweekamp

Akademiese erekleure: 4de keer Kultuur-erekleure: Musiek

Sport-erekleure: Swem

Nuwe personeel

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 20193

Vakpryswenners: November 2018

Gr. 8 Gr. 9

Gr. 10 Gr. 11

Graad 8 vakpryswenners

Aimee Dettmann, Anchen Truter, Carla Hewitt, Christian Van Heerde, Ellen Weyers, Mia Smuts, Tania Nel, Tiffany Petersen.

Grade 9 subject prizewinners

Alicia Malan, Amé Lambrechts, Daniel Evans, Emil Schnabel, Emma Thom, Helene Strauss, Helene Strauss, Laeeqa Pangarker, Rick Bower, Simoné Wessels, Stefani du Plessis, Stiaan Maas, Wiida Sander

Graad 10 vakpryswenners

Annamarie Lategan, Celeste Calitz, Daan-Louw de Swardt, Déan van Zyl, Dylan du Toit, Elanza von Molendorff, Emma Keyser, Ethan Louw, Hein Roelofse, Illoné van Rooyen, Ingeborg Louw, Jan-Louis Havenga, Jenna van der Watt, Jonathan Bouwer, Kyla Mouton, Liz Olivier, Nadia van Wyk, Nicolene Smuts, Qhama Nomxego

Grade 11 subject prizewinners

Anita van Niekerk, Elcke Neethling, Flavia Davids, Jean van Schalkwyk, Jeanine Martin, Keane Desfountain, Lara Vermeulen, Lisa Herboth, Lize-Marié Marais, Marethe Honey, Miané Conradie, Nicholas Sander, Nicholas Steyn, Nicola Ammon, Okuhle Metula, Reyhann van Niekerk, Selina Hansen, Skyla Field, Tanika De Meyer, Tanja du Toit, Zara Do Nascimento

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 20194

Kassel Exchange

For some, the Kassel exchange meant meeting new people; for others, it meant greeting a familiar face. There were tears and shrieks of joy as the German students from Wilhemsgymnasium in Kassel landed for the first time on Cape Town’s soil.

From the 10th to the 26th of January, a group of Stellenberg students had the opportunity to host German students. This meant days of preparation for the guests as we waited in anticipation for them to arrive. They were greeted with colourful balloons and giant posters and a lot of love from South Africa.

Despite a few bumps in the road, the exchange programme was smooth sailing. The German students were more tanned than their South African friends by the end of the 10 days, but still some retained their European pallor. They had the opportunity to explore Cape Town’s beaches, mountain ranges and cuisine. They had the opportunity to see what the school system in South Africa was like compared to the system in Germany. They even went to the Kruger national park to experience what it means to be a true South African camper. Luckily, the Germans were not only thrill seekers, but also open-minded people who spent their time in South Africa the way one must: with open eyes and an accepting heart.

They were exposed to poverty, riches, drought and luscious fynbos all in less than three weeks. They were also lucky to have wonderful weather as opposed to South Africa’s usual heat waves.

The biggest blessing that came from this exchange was not the opportunity to see a new country. The biggest blessing came in the form of friendship. Bonds were formed in the short span of three weeks - bonds that have lasted years, for some.

To those who are going to Germany to complete the second leg of their exchange programme, the departure did not sting as badly. To those who said goodbye for possibly the last time, a bitter ache settled in the wake of their departure. Despite our differences, the exchange allowed South African and German students to form friendships that cannot be replaced.

As the Germans say, “Everything has an end, but the sausage has two.”

It is a good thing both South Africans and Germans have a love for sausages.

Written by Amelia Kopper

A monument depicting German hospitality. Translation: I was a stranger and you gave me shelter.

German students enjoying an outing in hot weather.

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 20195

English DebatingOn 2 February a group of eager debaters attended a training workshop presented by ex-Stellie and former provincial debater Jordan Willett. The basics of World Schools Style Debating were covered in preparation for the more challenging and technical aspects of debating.

This was a valuable opportunity, for everyone new to debating, to get a proper introduction. The more experienced debaters also had an opportunity to hone their skills.

From this group the teams for the first round of the Rotary League debates were selected:

Juniors: Zenande Ngubane (1st speaker), Tristan Kleynhans (2nd and reply speaker), Fynne Armstrong (3rd speaker) Motion: This house believes that parents should push their children to achieve, even at the expense of their child’s happiness.

Seniors: Laeeqa Pangarker (1st and reply speaker), Okuhle Metula (2nd speaker), Jenna van der Watt (3rd speaker) Motion: This house believes that companies should prioritise making a profit above all else.

These two teams competed against Fairbairn College on the 18th of February. The junior team opposed the motion and won their debate, with Tristan Kleynhans appointed as best speaker. The senior team also opposed their motion, but unfortunately lost the debate.

SMK and SSK performances this yearAll SMK concerts will take place at the Hugo Lambrects Auditorium.

14 April 2019: Choir festival ( Only SMK) . Tickets R80. Tickets are only available electronically at Texsa from Monday, 11 February.

25 April 2019: Autumn Concert with SSK, Gene Louw and Durbanville Primary. Tickets R80. Tickets are available at the Financial Offce, Stellenberg High School from 28 February. No bookings will be accepted at the Financial Office without payment or proof of payment.

28 April 2019: Autumn Concert with SSK, Gene Louw and Durbanville Primary. Tickets R80. Tickets are available at the Financial Offce, Stellenberg High School from 28 February. No bookings will be accepted at the Financial Office without payment or proof of payment.

18 July 2019: SMK International Tour to Bali Concert. Tickets R80. Tickets R80. Tickets are available at the Financial Offce, Stellenberg High School from 28 February. No bookings will be accepted at the Financial Office without payment or proof of payment.

18 August 2019: SMK in Concert with Oranje Girls High.

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 20196

Nuwe Stellies onthaal

Poedingaand

Op 27 Januarie het Stellenberg se studenteraad die nuwe Stellenberg-leerders ontvang. Ons nuwe Stellie-eregaste het ‘n uitnodiging ontvang om tydens eerste pouse op 27 Januarie in die funksielokaal bymekaar te kom. Toe het die studenteraad hulle verwelkom.

Die studenteraad en nuwe leerders het gesprekke aangeknoop en nuwe vriendskappe gevorm. Die hoofleiers het ook hulself voorgestel.

Die nuwelinge het elkeen ‘n kolwyntjie wat met Stellenberg-kleure versier is, asook ‘n sjokolade- of aarbei-melkie ontvang. Musiek is gespeel en almal het gemaklik met mekaar staan en praat.

Die nuwe Stellenberg-leerders het toe verdaag om nog ‘n stukkie van hulle pouse te geniet en aan hulle kolwyntjies te smul. Dit was ‘n baie aangename geleentheid vir almal.

Die poedingaand was vanjaar ‘n groot sukses. Die kinders het lekker “gees” gebou vir MTBS.

Music was played and the children sang and danced. Milkshakes, donuts, waffles, pancakes, froyo and Brownies were available!

Al die eet- en drinkgoed het net R5 elk gekos. Ons sien uit na volgende jaar se poedingaand.

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 20197

Fotografieklub

Die fotografieklub het ‘n baie geslaagde eerste byeenkoms op 19 Februarie 2019 gehad. Die leerders kon enige kleurfoto inskryf.

Die wenners was:

Eerste: The Light of Zeus - Dorian Ellis

Tweede: Adios Helios - Dorian Ellis

Derde: Tree of Life - Monya Prinsloo

Die volgende byeenkoms is op 11 Maart 2019.

Tema: ‘After dark’ (Colour)

1ste: The Light of Zeus - Dorian Ellis

2de: Adios Helios - Dorian Ellis 3de: Tree of Life - Monya Prinsloo

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 20198

Stellenberg ondersteun Hoërskool DriehoekEk laai Vrydagoggend my dogtertjie by die skool af. Sy is graad 1 en skool is die beste ding ooit en dit laat my terugdink aan hoe gelukkig ek op skool in Driehoek was. Twee ure later kry ek die “breaking news” van News24 en, anders as gewoonlik, maak ek dit oop om te lees. Ek stuur dadelik ‘n boodskap na my ma om te hoor of sy iets meer kan uitvind en voor ons weet watter brug, sê ek vir haar ek wonder of dit die brug tussen die klasse en die personeelkamer is. Deur die loop van die dag kry ons stukkies inligting en foto’s. Ek was só geskok. Ek het elke dag oor daardie brug gestap. Daardie boom was ons matriekboom – soveel groter nou. Ek ken daardie bougainvillea so goed waar ons vir mekaar ‘n pers blommetjie afgepluk het. Ek ken daardie gange. Die vierkant met die vlagpaal, die saal en bankies onder die bome. Op die foto’s herken ek baie van my onderwysers, ook die hoof, mnr. Hein Knoetze, wat adjunkhoof was terwyl ek daar was.

Hoekies, my hart is ook seer in hierdie tyd. Ek probeer my indink hoe dit Vrydag moes gelyk het by die skool met al daardie mense wat huil, skree, rondhardloop… Helikopters op die rugbyvelde, ambulanse, paaie wat gesluit was tussen die skool en hospitaal sodat die beseerde kinders vinniger daar kan uitkom. Dit hoort mos nie daar nie! ‘n Skool is dan veronderstel om die veiligste plek te wees waar jy jou kind kan aflaai. Jy laai nie jou kind by ‘n winkelsentrum met ‘n klomp gevare af nie. Jy gaan vanmiddag jou kind weer daar oplaai.

Hoe was die atmosfeer op die skoolgronde? Deurmekaar? Woede? Moedeloosheid en hartseer?

Ek kon sien die vegtersinstink het reeds ingeskop met ouers en kinders wat dadelik die groot blok probeer oplig het. Ek bewonder julle, Hoekies. My hart en gedagtes is by elkeen van julle. Ek bid vir julle. Julle sal krag en genade kry. Vir elke dag. Genoeg daarvan.

Oorwin deur volharding – mag Hoekies se leuse julle deur hierdie tyd dra.

Santjie Harris

Hoekie-leerder 1999 – 2003 en onderhoofmeisie Stellies-onderwyser

Hoërskool Driehoek lê my baie na aan die hart aangesien ek my onderwysloopbaan daar begin het. Ek het van 1982 - 1985 daar skoolgehou en natuurwetenskap en wiskunde onderrig. Die wyse waarop ek as beginner-onderwyser ondersteun en gelei is, sal my altyd bybly. Al is dit lank gelede wat ek daar skoolgehou het, het my hart ‘n ruk gegee toe ek hoor en sien wat daar gebeur het. My klas was op die tweede verdieping en ek het ook elke dag oor daardie brug geloop van die personeelkamer na my klas.

My hart gaan uit na al die leerders, personeel en ouers - hierdie is werklik ‘n tragedie! Mag julle aanhou om mekaar te ondersteun en te troos - in ware “hoekie - gees”.

Fransie Snyman Stellies-onderwyser

Dankie aan elke leerder wat tot die R28 000-donasie bygedra het

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 20199

Graad 11-kamp te Bettysbaai

Na die verwoestende brande op Bettysbaai en langs die Overbergse kus het ons moed regtig in ons skoene gesak met die aanbreek van ons kamp. Na vele oorweging het ons besluit om deur te druk en die beste van ‘n slegte situasie te maak.

Die naweek was ‘n absolute fees! Omdat baie van die aktiwiteite gekanselleer moes word, was daar hope tyd vir speel en net onsself geniet. Wonderlike vriendskapsbande is gesmee en ons kon net onbevange kind wees!

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 201910

Last year our learners were the winners in thirteen of the categories at the Tygerberg International Eisteddfod. Two of our learners were awarded bursaries for their outstanding performances, and one was invited to perform at the Prestige Concert.

This year we have another opportunity to excel.

Pay your R50 per item at the Financial Office, and then sign up with one of the following teachers:

Music entries – one of music teachers Afrikaans entries – Mrs van Vuren English entries – Mrs Buttner

You can find more information, about the categories, outside their classrooms.

Closing date for entries: 8 March

Musiekuitstappie

Die graad 12-musiekleerders het op Valentynsdag ‘n konsert deur die Kaapstad Simfonie-orkes in die stadsaal bygewoon. Die orkes het Beethoven se 6de simfonie, asook Brahms se 2de klavierkonsert uitgevoer. Ben Schoeman was die solis en Victor Yampolsky die dirigent.

Opeaand

Stellenberg se verskeidenheid kultuuraktiwiteite, die akademie en die klerebank het hul uitstallings vir die 2019 opeaand in die saal gehou. Die kleurryke en insiggewende uitstallings is verder verryk deur die graad 10 - 12 dramaleerders wat die besoekers deur mimiek en as straatstandbeelde vermaak het.

Bloedskenkdag

Ons het 39 eenhede op Maandag, 18 Februarie, geskenk. Ons hoop om volgende keer meer te skenk.

Tygerberg International Eisteddfod

Ander nuus

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 201911

Stellenberg-gholfdag

Stellenberg het ‘n baie suksesvolle gholfdag op 1 Februarie te Kuilsrivier-gholfklub aangebied. 144 Spelers het deelgeneem van wie meer as 35 spelers oud-leerders was. ‘n Spesiale woord van dank al aan ons borge:

Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Mnr. Paul Browne - Imperial Toyota Cape Gate Mnr. Paul Freysen – The Kennel brewery Mev. Michelle Lamprecht Cape Foods – Mnr. Gerhard Martin Mnr. Ben Meyer - PUMA Stellenberg Kwikspar – Penny en Oosie Mnr. Albert Havinga Tygervallei – Mnr. Louw Lombaard Camelthorn – Mnr. Danie Swart Beyanka Steenekamp Hans Radyn Malan Roode Marnus Myburgh Theo de Jager - Catering Mnr. Gary van Loggerenberg Tyremart – Mnr. Schalk van Romburgh Mev. Amanda van der Westhuizen TJ’s Lekkabraai – Mnr. George Ferreira

Auto City – Mnr. Kiewiet Vermeulen Mnr. Ryan Pridgeon Wimpy Tygervallei – Mnr. Wessel Wolmarans Mnr. Chris Tait Sotheby’s – Mnr. Dawie du Plessis Mnr. Dieter Schutte USN – Mnr. Morne Marais Mnr. Riaan Groenewald Mnre. Kevin Morley en Divan Batt Mnr. Thys Franken - Stones Xotic Comets – Mnr. Vallon Barnard Mnr. Mark Barnard – Luca Wines Mnr. Roux de Wet Mnr. Charl Ackermann BC Traders Mnr. Dewald van Dyk Mnr. Darryn du Plessis Mnr. Andras Molnar

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 201912

Atletiek (Groenpunt)

MTBSTydens MTBS 2019 het ons atlete uitstekend gevaar.

Stellies verower 5 ouderdomsgroep-trofeë (S.o.14, S.o.15, S.o.19, D.o.17 en D.o.19). Ons was ook die wenners van die Junior-seuns, Senior-seuns en Senior-meisies trofeë.

Ons is trots op Wessel Joubert wat uitstekend presteer het in sy items. Hy het die prys ontvang vir die beste prestasie seuns o.15 gewigstoot (850 ASA-punte).

Die aflosbeker staan ook weer hierdie jaar in ons vertoonkas!

Ons atlete het vroegdag al hul stempel afgedruk en met baie deursettingsvermoë en ondersteuning van die leerders op die paviljoen, het ons harde werk vrugte gewerp. Die uitslag van die spankompetisie is soos volg:

Hoërskool Tygerberg: 921 Hoërskool D.F. Malan: 957 Hoërskool Bellville: 991 Hoërskool Stellenberg: 1238

Baie geluk aan elke Stellie wat bygedra het tot die sukses van MTBS 2019. Ons is dankbaar en baie trots op julle!

Baie sterkte ook aan al ons atlete wat verder gaan deelneem aan die Noordsone-, WP- en Wes-Kaap-kampioenskappe.

Wessel Joubert

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 201913

Pawiljoen (Parow)

MTBSMTBS-PAWILJOEN BLY ALTYD ‘N WENNER!

Liewe “Stellie-paviljoeners”

Dit maak nie saak wat die uitslag van ‘n MTBS-paviljoen is nie - jy kan die GEES van ‘n Stellie nie keer nie!

Hierdie jaar was geen uitsondering nie. Ons Stellie-paviljoen is weereens gekenmerk deur kreatiwiteit, duidelike “flashes”, mooi bewegings en min foute.

Elke “paviljoener” het getrou, met withemp en baadjie, in soms ondraaglike hitte, vir ure en ure geoefen. ‘n Mens sal vra: Hoekom? Julle kry dan geen beloning nie.

Dit is wat die MTBS-paviljoen so verstommend maak. Niemand word geforseer om dit te doen nie. Dit is passie wat jou dryf. Jy kom ver met leerders wat WIL. Dit is ‘n tradisie.

Aan elkeen van julle, ‘n GROOT DANKIE. Dankie dat julle dit so maklik en lekker vir my maak, ten spyte van al die geskree (in sommige se ore wat te na aan die luidsprekers gesit het) en waaiers wat nie altyd in werkende toestand was nie.

Julle is deel van die legende. Onthou: OUR FIRE, OUR SPIRIT, OUR DEDICATION – STELLIE SUCCESS, DRESSED FOR SUCCESS!

Sien julle volgende jaar.

Juffrou Gillie Atletiek- en pawiljoenfoto’s deur @suburban_optics.

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 201914

SWiMming24 January Combined Gala at Milnerton 2nd place out of 6 schools.

31 January Relay Gala at Parklands College Boys Team 2nd & Girls 5th out of 11 schools.

7 February Individual Gala at Settlers High 3rd out of 8 schools: Boys 1st & Girls 5th.

14 February Relay Gala at SACS 4th out of 7 schools: Boys 4th & Girls 4th.

We are very proud of our Swimming Team.

Our captains are Jaco Wolstenholme & Anita van Niekerk.

The Swimming Team has 3 age groups: u/14 (Boys & Girls), u/16 (Boys & Girls) & u/19 (Boys & Girls).

Swimmers may only compete in 2 individual races. This will allow others swimmers to take part too.

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 201915

Emil Schnabel se Desember-prestasies

SKAaK1. Hy het die Afrika Skole-skaakkampioenskappe (o.15) gewen. As kontinentale wenner, kwalifiseer hy vir sy FIDE Master-titel. (Het reeds ‘n Candidate Master-titel). Hy is ook genooi om deel te neem aan die Wêreld Skole- skaakkampioenskappe in April 2019 in Tunisië.

2. Hy het die Suid-Afrikaanse Individuele Blitz-skaakkampioenskappe (o.16) gewen.

3. Hy het die WP A-skaakspan verteenwoordig by die SAJCC (South-African Junior Chess Championships) en hulle span het goud behaal by SA’s. Hierdie is ‘n nasionale interprovinsiale spankompetisie.

4. Hy is tydens die WP-skaakunie se toekenningsaand aangewys as die beste WP-hoërskool-skaakspeler van 2018.

Emil ontvang die trofee vir beste WP skaakspeler.

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 201916

Snippets from the first term of 2019Cricket

Training camp

Stellenberg held its first Cricket Training Camp form 3-5 January 2019. This training camp was for Stellenberg learners only, with the aim of improving our own players and their understanding of the game. We believe that any player can make a difference if they understand what cricket is about, rather than just focusing on the outcome of their performance. We hope to make this training camp an annual event.

Sightscreen and pitches brought back to life

At the end of the last year, our mobile sightscreen was destroyed by devastating winds. Thanks to proper planning and hard work by our ground staff, we are blessed to have a new, improved sightscreen.

Our fields and pitches took a pounding last year because of the drought, which led to less cricket being played. Our ground staff, under the supervision of Pieter van der Merwe and Hans Radyn, worked throughout the December holidays to ensure our facilities are in peak condition.

U/14

Sean Dednam has been in great form for the U14A team, scoring half centuries in each of their first two matches. He is no one-trick pony though, taking wickets on a regular basis. Sean also represented the U19C team against Eben Donges.

Marco Ferreira had a standout performance against Brackenfell, scoring 84 runs from just 49 balls.

Stats that matter: 14A vs. Westerford – Won by 123 runs 14B vs. Fairmont – Lost with 2 wickets 14A vs. Bergvliet – Won with 9 wickets 14B vs. Durbanville – Won by 40 runs (Interschools) 14A vs. Brackenfell – Won by 125 runs 14B vs. DF Malan – Lost with 3 wickets

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Stellenberg High School Newsletter • February 201917

U/15

Phillip Feldtman had his name added to the honour-boards by scoring 119 (120) runs and taking 6 wickets against Durbanville, in an interschools match that will be remembered for many years to come. Tian Fritz 47(81) and Eli Bush 46(40) both added to the team’s great performance – showing that there is more to this team than meets the eye.

Phillip was selected for Stellenberg 1ST XI and took 3 wickets in his debut match against Brackenfell.

The U15A team is currently unbeaten and is showing great promise, with new players joining the ranks.

Stats that matter: 15A vs. Westerford – Won with 9 wickets 15B vs. DF Malan (combined A & B) – Lost with 7 wickets 15A vs. Bergvliet – Won by 95 runs 15A vs. Durbanville – Won with 40 wickets (Interschools) 15A vs. Brackenfell – Won with 5 wickets 14B vs. DF Malan – Lost with 3 wickets

U/19

Stellenberg 1ST XI had an impressive start to the year, losing only one match. Losing seven Grade 12 players is challenging for any team. A lot of effort has now been put into developing the younger members in the 1ST XI squad, allowing them to make the step up to U19 level. Niel Alberts is adding depth to the Stellenberg bowling line-up, whilst Christiaan de Beer is showing great promise as an opening batsman. Both these players must still turn 16 and is proof of the old saying: “If they are good enough, they are old enough”. Another youngster joined the ranks last week. Phillip Feldtman, a Grade 9 learner, took 3 wickets in his debut match for Stellenberg 1ST XI.

Stats that matter: 1ST XI vs. Bergvliet – Lost by 20 runs (friendly) 1ST XI vs. Westerford – Won with 4 wickets 1ST XI vs. De Kuilen – Won with 6 wickets (Sammy Bloch tournament) 1ST XI vs. Durbanville – Won with 3 wickets 1ST XI vs. Brackenfell – Won with 7 wickets 1ST XI vs. Brackenfell – Won by 28 runs (Sammy Bloch tournament)

Stellenberg 1ST XI is currently unbeaten in the Sammy Bloch Tournament and is through to the Final.

50th Cap

Stellenberg 1ST XI captain, Christian Lamprecht, received his 50th cap against Brackenfell on 9 February 2019. Christian has been playing for the 1ST XI since his Grade 10 year and has been captaining the side since last year.

U/19 BC

A strong U/19 BC team has been showing their class winning 5 out of their last 6 matches. Many schools do not have enough teams to provide matches for these players and a rotation system is used to give each player some game time. These boys are the unsung heroes, never missing practice and never failing to show up for matches.

Standout performances by Charl Venter 50 (49) and Ayrton Nel 51( 50) against DF Malan, is proof of great depth in Stellenberg Cricket.

Stats that matter: U19B vs. Westerford – Won with 9 wickets U19B vs. Bergvliet – Won with 8 wickets U19B vs. Durbanville – Lost by 3 runs U19C vs. DF Malan – Won with 10 wickets U19B vs. Brackenfell – Won with 4 wickets U19C vs. Eben Donges – Won by 40 runs U19B vs. The Settlers – Won by 25 runs

WPCA District Trials

Congratulations to the following players on being selected for the District Match Programme:

U15 – Sean Dednam U17 – Christiaan de Beer U19 – Ewald van Niekerk, Rohan Swart

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