From The Head`s Desk

Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard
SENIOR PREPARATORY
NEWSLETTER
Friday, 26 February 2016
From The Head’s Desk
Special points of interest:
 Dates to Diarise
 This Day in History
 Senior Prep Communique
 Department News
 Sports News
“Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the world”.
(Nelson Mandela)
A few weeks ago universities across South Africa commenced their 2016 academic year. We
shared these statistics with our Matric Class and their parents at the Matric Info Eve held
last week:
(Statistics supplied by the various universities, February 2016)
University
From The Head’s
1/2
Senior Preparatory
3/5
Food Fair
6
P&F Committee
7/8
Music Department
9
Sports Report &
Fixtures
10 /12
CYCLE TESTS
Thursday
3 March
Grade 5: Options
Grade 6: Social Sciences
Grade 7: Social Sciences
Wits
UCT
Stellenbosch
University of Jhb
CPUT
Rhodes
Free State
UWC
Number of applications received for 2016
53 489
23 398
30 000
94 850
31 000
9 000
27 000
35 000
Number of
places available
for 2016
6 602
4 052
5 000
10 200
11 500
1 800
8 000
4 300
Number of unsuccessful applicants - 2016
46 887
19 346
25 000
84 650
19 500
7 200
19 000
30 700
The past fortnight’s news follows……..
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The Prep Athletics season culminated with Paris Human (Gr 6) going through to
WP level. Well done, Paris!
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The Matrics of 2016 along with their parents attended an informative Matric Info
Evening, which included a spokesperson from UCT.
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We were honoured to have local movie stars Ivan Botha and Donnalee Roberts
(‘Vir Altyd’) visit the College students. The actors delivered a meaningful message to
the students, amidst countless requests for autographs.
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The CBC Matric Class of 1966 celebrated their 50th anniversary at ASB. Mr Stuart
Bennett (Class of 1966), accompanied by some of his ‘classmates’, addressed the
College and SP assemblies.
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We wish Donovan Breytenbach (Gr 12) and Alex Aron (Gr 10) going on the
College Cricket Tour to KZN this weekend all the best. The combined ASB –
Constantia side will play matches against Treverton, Maritzburg College, Howick
High and Thomas Moore.
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The entire school supported the CANSA Sprayathon-Shavathon. We acknowledge
and thank Ms Knight and staff, along with students and parents for their generous
support of this worthy cause. Thank you.
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College staff attended the last round of the regional and national IEB Subject
Conferences.
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The Gr 11 Life Science students accompanied by Ms Roode visited Groote
Schuur Hospital.
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Congratulations to these pupils on their external music exams: Benjamin Laughton,
Lawrence Smit, Lyle Cornic, Olivia Fuller, Freddie Needham, Leo Steenkamp, Salih
Adams, Sebastian Hamsher and Luca Truen.
Cont’d: Overleaf...
From The Head’s Desk
Cont:...
• Woolworths My School Cards: Please contact the Admin Dept if you requie
information regarding supporting this programme. All funds raised go towards the Library.
Our Library in turn supports other libraries in need.
Congratulations to Courtney Booyens (Gr 11) on her admirable achievements in the recent Summer
Dance Fiesta.
Well done to Diogo Sa (Gr 8) and Luca Truen (Gr 7) on their Trinity College (London) Music
Examinations.
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Important Safety Reminder:
Parents: Please drive slowly, carefully and cautiously in the school’s parking area. Children are
getting out of/ into cars and their safety is everyone’s concern.
Thank you.
Important Reminder/Request:
Pupils may not be left unattended on the School Grounds after school closes and/or after an extramural activity has ended. No pupils may play on the Astro (apart from the supervised Homework Club
pupils). Pupils must wait at the tree or on the steps at the parking lot to be collected. This request was
made at the Teacher/Parent meeting in January.
Today, 26 February in History
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- 1616: Galileo banned by the church for teaching that earth orbits around sun
- 1802: Victor Hugo born
- 1815: Napoleon Bonaparte escapes from Elba
- 1829: Levi Strauss born
- 1852: Birkenhead runs aground off Cape coast
- 1914: HMHS Britannic, sister to Titanic, launched in Belfast
- 1915: Elizabeth Eybers born
- 1919: Grand Canyon established as a national park
- 1995: Barings Bank collapses
- 2000: Devastating floods in South Africa, Botswana,
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Dates to Diarise:
- Tue 1 March: Gr 8: 2017 Info Eve
- Tue 1 + Wed 2 March: Gr 11 Artscape Programme
- Tue 1 March: College English Olympiad
- Wed 2 March: SP Gala
- Thur 3 March: Gr 8 – 12 Elevate Education Seminars / Olympiad
- Fri 4 – Sun 6 March: Gr 12 LO Charity Camp
- Tue 8 March: Gr 9 Woodstock outing
- Thur 10 – Fri 11 March: SP Workshops (Gr 5, 6 + 7)
-Thur 10 March: College ‘Pretville’
- Sat 12 March: P ‘n F Food Fair
“I detest racism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man”.
(Nelson Mandela)
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Issue 3 Term 1
26 February 2016
Special points of interest:
 The lowdown on homework...
 Shavathon
 Food Fair & U 13 Cricket match against Mr Thomas’ new school!
 Upcoming dates
Please note gala date change from the 4/3 to the 2/3!
The lowdown on homework...
Dear Mums and Dads
Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard
A Cape Town newspaper recently published an article about a
school that believes in a “nohomework” policy. This subject
has received much attention in
recent years as schools have
moved from a position in the past
where homework was given great
emphasis, to a more recent position where the validity of homework is now being challenged.
What is clear is that school today
is very different from the school
and childhood that you and I
grew up in. Children today lead
busy, active and engaged lives
that often leaves little time for
relaxation and play. Time out to
reflect and simply enjoy being a
child is as important as a Mathematics or English task.
House took the decision to allow homework only for the core
subjects like mathematics and
languages. Therefore, there is
some homework on a daily basis, but it is manageable and
allows children to cope with a
busy extra-mural timetable, as
well as some time to play. Reddam House also has a policy
whereby all project tasks and
assessments are completed at
school. This also reduces homework load. Research is still undertaken at home.
U 13 Cricket Match
On Tuesday the 23rd of February,
the U 13 Cricket Team played an
away game against a school in
Rondebosch called Forres. What
made this match so special is that
the teacher in charge of the opposing team was none other than
Mr Thomas, our former English
teacher.
It was wonderful to see both
schools playing a cricket match
At the end of the day, in the real with Mr Thomas, Mr Misplon and
world, as successful adults, we
Ms Sivitilli supporting both sides.
all know the reality of working
A lovely day was had by all and we
hard and sometimes taking work are pleased to announce that Redhome with us. Let us help our
dam House won the day. Better
children become the successful luck next time Mr Thomas!
adults they deserve to be!
A few years ago, Reddam House Yours sincerely
took a policy decision that, I be- Darron John Misplon
lieve, is both realistic and balSenior Preparatory Liaison
anced. Homework is important, (Student Affairs)
but so is growing up. So, Reddam
Mr Thomas poses with both schools
Food Fair
Our PnF will be hosting their traditional Food
Fair at Reddam House ASB on Saturday morning the 12th of March. The funds raised are
used to give back to the community in the
form of charity and assistance where needed.
This has always proven to be a lovely morning
full of good food, music and fun for the kids.
Please make an effort to pop in and to enjoy
the ambiance. It is, after all, for a good cause!
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Upcoming Dates:
1/3 - Gr 8 Info Evening for Gr 7s
2/3 - SP Gala
10 & 11/3 - Gr 5/6/7 Workshops
12/3 - Food Fair (Don’t miss it!)
18/3 - School closes
SENIOR PREPARATORY NEWSLETTER
Senior Preparatory Communiqué
...Cont’d
Gr 7 Leadership Seminar
On Friday 12 February, the Grade 7 group went to the Green Point Urban Park for a leadership seminar. The seminar
was run by Jane Acker, who completed various tasks with each of the leadership teams. The purpose of the seminar
was to assist our leaders in better managing and applying themselves to their duties and responsibilities.
Pupils role played various situations, and demonstrated the most effective ways of dealing with some of the privileges
and challenges of being a leader in 2016.
All round, the day was most productive and has already begun reflecting positively in the day-to-day lives of our leaders
Adam Fairall
SP English
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Senior Preparatory Communiqué
...Cont’d
AFRIKAANS DEPARTMENT
Die Graad 7E en R leerders het dit vreeslik geniet om oor die Atletiekdag te praat. Dit was vir hulle baie interessant
om al die items soos hekkies, gewigstoot, verspring, hoogspring, naelope en aflos in Afrikaans te leer. Die leerders
het ’n mondeling voorgedra waarin hulle vir die klas oor hul ervaring van die dag kom vertel het. Die geleentheid
was natuurlik ook daar om te spog oor al hul prestasies en watter huise gewen het.
Onder: Buite die Afrikaanse klas pronk die plakkaarte van die Atletiekdag
.
Karien Heunis
SP Afrikaans
CANSA SPRAYATHON /SHAVATHON
On Thursday, 25 February, we participated in the National Shavathon for CANSA. The SP raised
R6000. Thank you to all who donated towards this worthy cause.
Linda Sivitilli
SP Charity Co-ordinator
FOOD FAIR 2016
SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SHOP
Please note that the second-hand school uniform shop will be open for two hours on the morning of the Food Fair.
For those parents who don’t always get a chance to come out during the week, it’s the perfect opportunity to browse
through some good quality second-hand stock of uniforms ranging from Stage 5 upwards.
Time Open:
Venue:
10:00 – 12:00
Mr Bennie’s Classroom – Upper Level of Lower Campus
PARENTS AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE
26 Feb 2016
Dear Parents
The Food Fair is around the corner and planning is well underway.
The Class Liaisons have been in contact with you regarding specifics for your grade’s stall and as a result of this,
we have parents who have offered their time to help set up, man stalls and activities.
Your generous financial contributions thus far and fabulous prizes donated to the Raffle will go towards ensuring this day is possible - THANK YOU!
There are still a few specific items required. If you are able to assist with any of the following, please let your
Class Liaison know ASAP – we will be most grateful:
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An unused fish tank (for a game)
A salamander
A gas braai
A volunteer to manage and run the Raffle Booth
Lots of shade  - (Gazebos)
Envelopes have now been handed out to each child should you wish to make a cash donation towards expenditures or EFT option - details below:
Name: Reddam P’n F
ABSA - Sea Point Branch
Savings Account: 923 046 2744
Ref: Child name/Grade
Please visit the Reddam House Food Fair Community Fundraiser Facebook page for updates & more information about the Food Fair. Please LIKE/SHARE! www.facebook.com/groups/parents.friends.committee
We encourage you to bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day!
Many thanks and kind regards
P&F
List of Class Liaisons on next page ...
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P & F COMMITTEE
... Cont’d
List of Class Liaisons for Food Fair - from previous page
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 9
Grade 8
Grade 7
Grade 6
Grade 5
Grade 4
Grade 3
Grade 2
Grade 1
Stage 5
Stage 4
Stage 3
Paola Wulfsohn
Erica Coetzee
Shelle Meyers
Trina Duncan
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Any volunteers??
Petra Jackson
Sumeiya Patel
Amanda Lloyd Sim
Kathy Gough
Irina Miccoli
Ronelle Evanson
Kim Rae Botha
Marisa Mezzabotta
Candice Glatthaar
Sharon Luck
Shehnaaz De vries
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
REDDAM APP
REDDAM HOUSE
EVENTS CALENDAR
In order to access the 2016 Reddam House Calendar, please
go to the Reddam House app on your preferred mobile device and tap on the tab “How to use the Events tab” for detailed instructions.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Rock Schools and Trinity Music Exams
Rock Schools and Trinity Music Exams
The following pupils entered into the Rock Schools and Trinity Guildhall practical examinations and
The following pupils entered into the Rock Schools and Trinity Guildhall practical examinations and achieved
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1 Benjamin Laughton
2 Lawrence Smit
3 Lyle Cornic
4 Olivia Fuller
5 Freddie Needham
6 Leo Gerald Steenkamp
7 Salih Adams
8 Sebastian Hamsher
9 Luca Truen
Music Grade
Gr 0
Gr 0
Gr 0
Gr 0
Gr 1
Gr 1
Gr 1
Gr 1
Gr 3
Board
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Outcome
Distinction
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Merit
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Instrument
Piano
Piano
Piano
Piano
Piano
Piano
Piano
Piano
Flute
SPORT
SPORTS REPORT
Athletics
Paris Human qualified for the final Western Province Athletics Championships held at Bluedowns Stadium on Saturday 20 February in the U12 Girls shot put event after finishing third at VygiesKraal on the 13 of February. Although she could not make the final WP team, we are extremely proud of Paris and her outstanding achievements.
Well done Paris!
Match Reports
Cricket
U10 vs ISHB: The U10 cricket team played their first hard ball match against ISHB on Monday 15 February at
Green Point Cricket Club. We were inserted in to bat and scored regularly as the opposition gifted us runs with so
many extras. Sam Collins also weighed in heavily with an unbeaten 27 runs. We scored a competitive 72 runs for
only 2 wickets. We started off bowling very well with tight spells from Kai Collins and Ben Hendrikse as we had
ISHB at 3 for 14 after 5 overs. However, we lost our way a little bit with some wayward bowling and gave away far
too many extras. Although we did our best to pull it back with wickets at regular intervals, the damage had already
been done and ISHB won by 4 wickets. Sam Collins was the man of the match.
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SPORT
...Cont’d
U11 vs Forres: The U11 cricket team played against Forres Primary (Mr Thomas’ new school) and delivered
a phenomenal game of cricket. We easily defeated them winning by 47 Runs. Kyra Bennie and James Will were
both particularly exceptional.
U13 vs ISHB: On Thursday the 18th of February the U13 Cricket Team played a home game against Hout Bay International School.
Reddam House went in to bat first and scored a total of 101 runs for the loss of no wickets.
Hout Bay then went in to bat and scored 49 runs with the loss of seven wickets.
Reddam House won by 52 runs.
Player of the match goes to Bobby Brown for scoring an impressive 46 runs not out.
Special mention also goes to Busta for scoring 22n.o. runs.
Well done Reddam House on winning your first match of the season!
U13 vs Forres: On Tuesday the 23rd of February the U 13 cricket team played an away game against Forres at the
Alma Marist fields.
Forres went in to bat first and scored 34 runs in 15 overs for the loss of ten wickets.
Reddam House then went in to bat and due to some excellent bowling, won the match by four wickets.
Man of the Match goes to Luke Davis for his excellent bowling.
Well done, Reddam House!
U13 vs Kronendal: On Thursday the 25th of February the U13 Cricket Team played an away game against
Kronendal in Hout Bay. Kronendal went in to bat first and scored a total of 66 runs for the loss of five wickets in
15 overs.
Reddam House then went in to bat and in a nail biting climax, managed to score a wide at the last moment and
won the game by four wickets!
The Reddam House U 13 Cricket Team is unbeaten so far this term!
Man of the Match goes to Sam Bennie for scoring 28 runs.
Well done!
Tennis
Reddam House A vs Weizmann: We played our second tennis match for the season, against Weizmann
on Wednesday, 17 February 2016. The team played well, despite the heat. Unfortunately, we lost 4 - 2. Man of the
match was Imraan Adams.
Reddam House A vs Camps Bay: We played against Camps Bay on Wednesday, 24 February 2016. Well done to
Joshua Bassett for winning his singles match and to Imraan Adams for drawing his match. Man of the match was
Joshua Bassett. Reddam lost 3 - 2.
Important Dates to Remember
Wednesday 2 March – Inter-House Swimming Gala
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SPORT
NEXT WEEK’S FIXTURES
Monday 29
February
Tuesday 1
March
Wednesday 2
March
Thursday 3
March
Friday 4
March
Sport
Opposition
Venue
Busses
leave
school
at:
Back at
school
approx.
U10 Cricket
Golden Grove
Away
14:30
17:45
U9A Cricket
U9B Cricket
SP Tennis
Sea Point
Camps Bay
Camps Bay
TBC
TBC
Away
13:50
13:50
14:30
15:45
15:45
16:15
U11 Cricket
Kronendal
Away
14:30
17:45
Swimming
SP Inter-House
Gala
Camps Bay
Long Street
Baths
Away
07:45
13:30
14:30
17:45
U13 Cricket
Practice as normal
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