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16 October 2015
Issue 31
Highlights from the Headmistress
Dear Parents
Welcome back to our final academic term for 2015. We have all settled down well this
term and the teachers and staff have really made sure that things are running smoothly. We have been able to get back into the swing of things fairly easily. I'm always very
grateful to the students and the staff for taking their work seriously enough so that when
we work, we work and when we play, we play. That is how life should be!
With the pleasant smattering of the first summer rains this week and the sporting programme slowly coming to an end, the final exams are looming for our Grade 4 to 11 children. I hope every child is in the process of preparing, or at least planning to study, so
that they will all dance in the academic rain and not wait for the academic super storm
(more commonly referred to as the academic report!). The staff and I sincerely hope that
the examinations will be a pleasant experience for you and your child.
Today all the Gr 5 - 11 Exam booklets will be published on the Homework APP and the Gr
4 booklet mailed via Campaign Manager. Please spend some time perusing them with
your child/ren; assist them with their time management and study timetables. Please feel
free to speak to a teacher if you are unsure of anything.
The Matric Breakfast was held in our canteen for the first time and it was enjoyed by all –
we are forging ahead and establishing traditions that all our students will look forward to.
The Valediction was a bitter sweet affair as we bid farewell to our first class of Matrics,
some who have been with the School since the opening in Grade 9. Congratulations to all
those that have achieved their goals and our dedicated staff that helped them reach their
true potential. My congratulations to Patrick Chang, who as the Dux Scholar, received a
scholarship from Dr Pieter Clase (University of Pretoria representative). My sincere gratitude to Mrs Sue Maher, Ms Adrienne Slabber and Mrs Inge Marais for all their hard work in
arranging our Matric functions this week.
We hosted the Stage 5s in the Junior Preparatory assembly this morning to hand over their
invitation to the Grade 1 Orientation day. This is an important mile stone in their school
career. Our Grade 1 staff look forward to spending time with them on the 30th of October.
We closed our week with an amazing Music Ensemble assembly. Our Senior Preparatory
and College students showcased their amazing talent. A special word of thanks to our Music Department, ably led by Mrs Elma Dammann and Ms Marelize Muller. The students did
us proud!
Wishing you a wonderful spring weekend with your children.
Warm regards
Liséttè
CORNER OF
EXCELLENCE
Congratulations!
Reddam Netball 1
took the Gold medal in
the play-offs. Well done
girls!
Aimee Grefen recently
competed in the 8th
Commonwealth Karate
Championships in New
Delhi,
India.
She
was
placed
7th in her division, female 12-13yrs individual
kata. What and amazing
achievement!
Kerisha
Dorasamy
was awarded “Item
Winner:
Classical” at
the ConCours Gala
Awards. Well done Kerisha
Calendar at a Glance
30 October
20 - 22 October
22 - 23 October
23 October
6 November
9 November
13 November
Grade 1 Orientation afternoon
Grade 4 - 9 IBT examinations
Grade 5 - 11 LO Days
Reddam House Waterfall Estate & the Drakensberg Boys Choir Old Boys
Grade 10 - 11 Examinations start
Grade 7 - 9 Examinations start
SP Examinations start
Reddam Gives back
The 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour is fast approaching and we would once again like to appeal
to all our parents, your family and friends to participate in our fundraising initiative “Riding-for
-Reddam Scholarships”!
Our objective each year is to raise sufficient funds so that talented, deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds can be given the opportunity to benefit from the quality of education
that Reddam House has to offer.
Each year the Reddam Foundation together with Reddam House Schools each contribute
R40 000 towards scholarships. Our goal is to strive to make a difference in the lives of those less
fortunate. With your participation and support of this initiative, you will certainly impact the
lives of our scholarship recipients.
To participate in this very worthy cause, please secure your
entry by registering as a Reddam Foundation rider by clicking on the link below together with your donation of R3 000
per entry.
https://online.entries.co.za/entries/jointeam.aspx?
eid=3516&group=cc6ac751-f0a9-4c8e-a293-dc763e1c6562
May we take this opportunity of thanking you most sincerely for your commitment to helping our
Community. Your generous support of our efforts to assist our scholarship recipients, are very
much appreciated.
We look forward to having lots of fun on the day as we unite as a team wearing our bright green
and blue Reddam jersey. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact
0828573080
The Notice Board
JP Stars Of The Week
1R Rhea Maharaj for her creativity and inspiration for our assembly item for
today
1E Georgia Otto for showing such wonderful progress in her school work
1D Yash Seetal for a positive start to the term
1M Carmen Broskie for her delightful expression when reading
1H Dune Janse Van Rensburg for drawing the most beautiful, colourful and creative pictures
1O Jansen Ray for amazing skills and enthusiasm in Maths
2R Kritvi Mistri for a wonderful and enthusiastic attitude towards all she takes
on
2E Kirav Ishwarlall for an excellent start to the new term and a positive attitude towards all he does
2D Daniel Hellman for a wonderful work ethic and enthusiasm towards his work
2M Merryn Henderson for a positive start to term 4
2H Alisha Ramlall for outstanding effort towards the presentation of her work
2O Ashrita Singh for starting Term 4 with a spectacular attitude and being so
eager to learn
3R Lukhanyo Ncube for her beautiful cursive handwriting
3E Kian Rimmell for working at such an improved pace
3D Aaron Stapelton for his maturing and strong sense of
responsibility
3M Jade-Leigh Nieman for such a positive start to the
fourth term
3H Nosipho Ngcobo for a neat handwriting in her new literacy book
REDDAM NETBALL TAKES GOLD!
The Reddam 1 Netball team won gold at a
riveting final game played on Tuesday evening at the Midrand Action Arena. After a
draw at the end of the match, Busiswe Langalibalele scored the winning goal during a
nail-biting sudden death, resulting in a score
of 15 – 16. Gugulethu Mdunge was awarded
player-of-the-match.
We are very proud of our girls whose exceptional hard work throughout the year resulted
in them winning this prestigious championship;
keeping the name of Reddam Waterfall high.
Captain: Santhea Sinivasan, Vice-captain: Busiswe
Langalibalele
Players: Caitlin Gerazounis, Claudia Chislett, Gabriella
Michlo, Gugulethu Mdunge, Bonakele Mahlangu
(Reserve and player during several matches: Cher
Chen.)
Sports Page
Arrangements for 19 - 23 October 2015
Monday, 19 October:
Cricket
U10 cricket v Kyalami Prep at Reddam Waterfall.
U 8 cricket v Grayston Prep at St David’s Inanda. 36 Rivonia Road. Bus departs 13h30
College water polo practice at Candy “Bubbles”. Bus departs 14h00
Tuesday, 20 October:
U11 cricket v Christchurch at Reddam Waterfall.
U8-U10 team swimming - Bus departs 13h30 for Eskom pool.
U11-U13 team swimming - Bus departs 14h00 for Eskom pool.
Wednesday, 21 October:
College boys’ tennis v Trinity College Little Falls at Reddam Waterfall. (TBC)
College water polo practice at Candy “Bubbles”. Bus departs 14h00
1st team cricket Prep v Christchurch at Reddam Waterfall.
2nd team cricket Prep at Christchurch. Bus departs 13h30.
Thursday, 22 October:
U9 B cricket v Rivonia Primary at Reddam Waterfall.
U9A cricket at Rivonia Primary. Rivonia Boulevard Johannesburg. Bus departs 13h15.
U8-U10 team swimming - bus departs 13h30 for Eskom pool.
U11-U13 team swimming - bus departs 14h00 for Eskom pool.
Friday, 23 October:
Squash - bus departs 13h00 for Waterfall Estate courts.
College touch rugby at Old Eds. Bus departs 13h30
Sports Page
Results 19 - 23 October 2015
Friday, 18 September:
College boys touch rugby. Beat Greenside 4-1.
Monday,21 September:
College boy’s tennis at Northcliff High.
Singles
James Gouvias won 7-4
Cole Laughland won 11-0
Bryce Young won 6-5
Doubles
James and Bryce won 7-4
Rishabh and Matthew won 8-3
Reddam won the day 71 points to 28
Rishabh Sharma won 6-3
Savik Misra won 11-0
Matthew Robinson lost 4-7
Cole and Savik won 11-0 Players of the match.
Weekend of 24,25 and 26 September:
Cricket 6’s at Crawford College Lonehill.
U13 A came 2nd overall.
Sebastian Staddon won the batsmen of the tournament.
Joshua Dunn won bowler of the tournament.
College team came 5th overall.
Tuesday, 13 October:
U11 cricket team beat Michael Mount Waldorf School by 12 runs. Man of the match: Thashivan Pillay.
Wednesday, 14 October:
College cricket team beat Crawford Sandton by 1 wicket.
Man of the match: Mo Raphahlelo
Prep 1st team cricket lost to Beaulieu Prep by 28 runs. Man of the match: Sebastian Staddon.
Prep 2nd team cricket lost to Beaulieu by 51 runs. Man of the match: Brett Marais.
Thursday, 15 October:
U9 A cricket team beat Bryanston Primary by 4 runs. Man of the match Ben Stevenson.
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