2005 Magazine - Claremont Primary School
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2005 Magazine - Claremont Primary School
DEDICATED TO CHILDREN Katie Kissed Me by Christine Lynn Mahoney Katie kissed me! Yuck, it’s true! My face took on a greenish hue. My knees, like jelly, started shaking. Then my stomach started quaking. Slobber slithered down my cheek. My consciousness was growing weak. My ears were ringing, head was spinning. But all the while Kate was grinning. My heart was pounding through my shirt. My tongue felt like I just ate dirt. Though you may think I’ve lost my brain, I wish she’d kiss me once again! 1 STAFF AND GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS Headmaster Head of Department Pre-Primary Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Unit Class LSEN Xhosa Mr E.M.Richards Miss J.Jack Miss S.Durey Mrs E.Gouws Mrs D.Gill Mrs N.Brey Mrs D.Albertyn Miss Z.Walker Mrs P.Smit Miss J.Jack Mrs Y.Booysen Mrs. G Africa Mrs Figland H.D.E.Sen.Prim. H.D.E.Sen.Prim. D.E.Jun. Prim., H.D.E. Pre-Prim. H.D.E. D.E. Jun.Prim. H.D.E. Prac.Spec., B. Ed. Hons D.E. Phys.Ed., F.D.E. H.D.E. H.D.E. Phys.Ed. H.D.E.Sen.Prim. D.E. Sen.Prim. H.D.E. Rem. Art H.D.E. Back Row: Mrs. P Smit, Mrs. D Albertyn, Mrs Figland, Miss S Durey, Mrs. D Gill, Mrs. E Gouws, Mrs. G Africa Front Row: Ms. Z Walker, Miss. J Jack, Mr. E Richards, Mrs. Y Booysen, Mrs. N Brey 2 Computers Secretary Bursar Foreman General Assistants After Care Tuckshop Mr R.van Rensburg Mrs G.Douglas Mrs M.van Rensburg Mr R.van Rensburg Mrs M.Arries Mr M.Majaffie Miss P.Citwa Miss M.van Rensburg Miss A.Tom Miss M.van Rensburg MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY Mr J.Buwa Mr N.Vanmali Dr. S Muyanga Mr S Maposa Mr F Allie Mr E.Richards Miss J.Jack Mrs N.Brey Mrs. Y Booysen Mr R.van Rensburg - Chairman - Parent member - Parent member - Parent member - Parent member - Headmaster - HOD - Secretary - Ed. Staff – Non Ed. Staff 3 HEADMASTER’S REPORT STAFF NEWS My sincere and grateful thanks to all my staff for your commitment and dedication you have displayed this year. Your support I have received from you is greatly appreciated. Thank you too to Mrs Jacobs and Mr Watkins for substituting in Grade 3 and Grade 4 respectively. Mrs Carlyn Ryklief the Learning Support Educator resigned from her post and this position was filled by Mrs Gail Africa. Congratulations to Mrs Brey and her husband Anwar on the birth of their second child a son Zaahid on 15 March. Congratulations too to Mrs Albertyn and her husband Jerome on the birth of their second child, a son Joel on the 13 April this year. Mrs Smit will be on maternity leave as from 18 November this year as she is expecting her third child. Mrs Brey will be away from April nest year as she too is expecting her third child. To Mrs Smit and Mrs Brey we wish you all the health and strength in the coming months. Mr Watkins will be back as a substitute educator for Grade 6 for the first term and Mrs Jacobs will be back as a substitute educator for Grade 3 for the second term next year. To Mrs Gwen Douglas, our secretary, my grateful thanks for your dedicated and efficient work in the office. To Mrs Margaret Van Rensburg, our bursar, my sincere thanks for the way you administer the collection of school fees which is not always a pleasant task. To Mrs June Harley, my thanks and appreciation for your assistance in the teaching of Technology, and for your dedicated service in the running of the Clothing Store at C.P.S. Mr Roger Van Rensburg my grateful thanks for the running of the Computer Centre and for the teaching of Computer lessons. To Mrs Beryl Bodington and Miss Nerine Stephen, our sincere thanks and appreciation for the training of the choir. Mr Roger Van Rensburg, Mr Martin Mejaffe, Mrs Mary-Anne Arries and Mrs Patricia Citwa thank you for your dedicated service in ensuring the cleanliness of the grounds and buildings. The After-Care is efficiently run under the supervision of Miss Monique Van Rensburg and assisted by Miss Amanda Tom and I thank you both sincerely for this arduous task. 4 GENERAL The Governing Body, under the guidance of Mr Jeffrey Buwa, has worked well and I thank all the members for the time sacrificed and the input given on all the issues discussed. The Public Works Department has completed the painting of the exterior of the building. However it is not to our entire satisfaction and we will follow up on certain defects. To the Grade 7’s and Senior pupils who are leaving I thank you for your contributions you have made while a learner at C.P.S. and hope you leave us with pleasant memories. We wish you all the success in High School I would now like to congratulate all the Award Winners this evening and you can all feel very proud of yourselves. To all staff, pupils, parents and guests I wish you all a happy and safe Festive Season and all the success for a Prosperous 2006 5 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT (PRESENTED BY MR. N VANMALI) Good Evening Ladies and Gentleman and a very warm welcome to you all. Our Governing Body Chairman, Mr Jeffrey Buwa has sent his apologies for not being here this evening. On behalf of the Chairman it is an honour for me to address you, the Principal, Educators, Parents and Learners. This is a special night for all of us. I would also like to extend my thanks to my colleagues on the Governing Body and also those who were co-opted during the year. A special thanks goes to Mr Richards, the Educators and Non-Educators for all their hard work and extra effort they have put in for the year 2005. The Governing Body plays an important role at the school. Duties include – drawing up the Budget, Safety and Security, Maintenance of Grounds and Building. It is also our duty to ensure that there is discipline at our School. In 2005 the School managed to achieved/purchase a number of things: 1. 2. 3. 4. A new Kombi Chairs for the school hall A new lawnmower A cutter for the tractors All of this was made possible by parents paying their school fees on time. We would like to thank all of the paying parents for their contribution. On Monday 7 November we had our budget meeting. I would like to thank those parents who attended this meeting. I am sure those parents have a better understanding where all the money is being spent. School fees for 2006 are as follows : Grade R – R3600 per annum Grade 1 – Grade 7 and Unit Class - R3200 per annum Listed are but a few things that your school fess go towards paying : Teachers and non-educators salaries, water, electricity, telephones, computers, maintenance of grounds and buildings, text books, reading books and other educators aids, transport, photocopying. Therefore, school fees play a vital role in the running of the school. Our total expenditure exceeds R1 million per annum. I appeal to all parents who are interested to make themselves available. I would like to wish all the Award Winners. Well done for all their hard work, it really pays off. I would also like to wish all the learners who are leaving C.P.S. well in their future. In conclusion I wish you all a happy festive season and please drive safely. Once again thank you for all of your support throughout the year and I am sure 2006 will be a really challenging year for all of us. Natvar Vanmali 6 AWARD WINNERS LSEN CLASS Mrs. G. Africa - Educator A.J.Alston Award for Progress Zibele Tangana UNIT CLASS Mrs. Y Booysen - Educator M.J.Mitchell Award for Progress Chanelle Davids CERTIFICATES OF MERIT Chad Botha Chad Botha Cassie Blackman Liso Gwele Sufyaan Hartzenburg Zafar Kahn Leah Kemp Progress in English Literacy Creative Ability Perseverance and Progress Progress in Reading Enthusiastic Participation in Class Perseverance and Progress Perseverance and Progress Brenston Koopman Portia Maphuti Abdul Roberts Fadwah September Nazrudeen Tape Nicholas van der Berg Progress in all Learning Areas Diligence Perseverance and Progress Consistent Good Work Consistent Good Work Information Technology GRADE 4 Mrs. D Albertyn – Educator CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE FOR LEARNING AREAS Akshay Vanmali Akshay Vanmali Akshay Vanmali Lebone Matshitse Lebone Matshitse Aaminah Lewis Aaminah Lewis Emily-Jane Crocker Terrique Alie Ziyanda Dyanti Mbongiseni Baliso Keanu Wasserfall Newton Stephanus Academic Excellence Mathematics Economic & Management Science English Social Science Technology Certificate of Merit: Enthusiastic and Cheerful Worker Afrikaans Natural Science Arts & Culture Life Orientation Technology Information Technology 7 CERTIFICATES OF MERIT Khanyisa Buwa Sinead Carstens Junior Mohlala Presents her work with pride Gives her best in all Learning Areas Good performance GRADE 5 Ms Z Walker – Educator Certificates of Excellence for Learning Areas Shannen Reddy Shannen Reddy Damian Dahl Damian Dahl Michelle Mpangele Ashante Chinyowa Bianca Dube Thandolwethu Bokwe Karishma Parsotam Chante Williams Siseko Maposa Courtney De Vries Jade Wasserfall Jade Wasserfall Academic Excellence English Information Technology Certificate of Merit: General Academic Achievement Afrikaans Mathematics Natural Science Social Science Arts & Culture Economic & Management Science Life Orientation Technology Technology Certificate of Merit: Design of Award Ceremony Cover CERTIFICATES OF MERIT Nasr Conrad Chuma Mguca Mpumelelo Mhlekude Shirley Selanto Excellent contribution to lessons Inquisitive mind and always eager to learn Positive change in attitude and improved results Hard work and excellent progress GRADE 6 Mrs. P Smit – Educator N. M. Stephen Trophy for Academic Excellence Certificate of Excellence Natural Science Samantha Booysen Samantha Booysen CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE FOR LEARNING AREAS Jamie Pearce Jamie Pearce Jamie Pearce Mihlali Sitsila Mihlali Sitsila Beauty Gqogqo Beauty Gqogqo Mathematics Natural Science Information Technology English Social Science Mathematics Social Science 8 Waleed Fagodien Ghaneefa West Freddy Jokazi Mandi Mankune Simon Kahn Nadine Tambwe Yonela Mtshingana Thamie Kwezi Keanan Stephanus Jason Wilson Afrikaans Afrikaans Mathematics Arts & Culture Technology Technology Economic & Management Science Economic & Management Science Life Orientation Life Orientation CERTIFICATES OF MERIT Shannon Hendricks Bernadine Horn Sivuyile Maqhubela Zelda Mvana Warren Ratya Positive attitude towards her schoolwork Always tries her best in class Has developed a positive attitude towards his schoolwork A diligent learner who shows great enthusiasm for school Has shown a positive improvement in his schoolwork GRADE 7 Miss J Jack – Educator Academic Excellence Sir de Villiers Graaff English Award H.J.Hitchcock Mathematics Award D & N Whyte Natural Science Award B & M de Villiers History Award M.Keegan Geography Award H.J.Hitchcock Mathematics Award Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Merit Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Excellence Kavesh Vanmali Kavesh Vanmali Kavesh Vanmali Kavesh Vanmali Kavesh Vanmali Kavesh Vanmali Jodi Booysen Jodi Booysen Sherley Shobi Sherley Shobi Shadrek Ndlwana Shadrek Ndlwana R.J.Schroeder R.J.Schroeder Imogan Smit Palesa Mgijima Economic & Management Science Arts & Culture Technology Social Science Technology Information Technology Enthusiastic attitude towards work Afrikaans Life Orientation CERTIFICATES OF MERIT Curtis Harvey Bernhard McGregor Anathi Poswa Charmaine Shobi Junaid van der Merwe Mathematics Consistent work throughout the year Creativity in presenting her work Achieving good results in all Learning Areas Class Participation & Progress 9 Special Awards Grade 7 Caxton Award for Academic Progress Diligence Award High School Uniform Award Shadrek Ndlwana Sherley Shobi Charmaine Shobi Zara Thomson General Awards J.L.Jack Intermediate Reading Award: Grade 4 & Grade 5 Certificate of Merit Emily-Jane Crocker Akshay Vanmali Shannen Reddy J.L.Jack Senior Reading Award : Grade 6 and Grade 7 Certificate of Merit Junaid van der Merwe Mandi Mankune R.J.Schroeder D.R.Martin Public Speaking Award Certificate of Merit Kavesh Vanmali Jodi Booysen General Knowledge Award Shadrek Ndlwana Honours Awards and Student Leaders R.H.BUCHANAN HONOURS AWARD Kavesh Vanmali STUDENT LEADERS – TERM 1, 2006 Samantha Booysen Beauty Gqogqo Shannon Hendricks Thami Kwezi Mandi Mankune Zelda Mvana Jamie Pearce Mihlali Sitsila Keanan Stephanus Nadine Tambwe 10 SPORT AWARDS Wentzell Trophy for Best All-Rounder in Sport Philela Maposa Imogan Smit Claremont Club Award for Sportsmanship Wiseman Mbedu Abigail Muyanga HOUSE AWARDS Mostert Trophy Athletics St Leger Jodi Booysen Imogan Smit Waugh Trophy Cross Country St Leger Jodi Booysen Imogan Smit Reineck Trophy Netball Victoria Charmaine Shobi Sherley Shobi Hubner Trophy Cricket St Leger Jodi Booysen Soccer Trophy Soccer Palmyra Philela Maposa General Knowledge Trophy General Knowledge St Leger Shannen Reddy C.P.S. Trophy Winning House St Leger Jodi Booysen Imogan Smit 11 STUDENT LEADERS SPEECH AT AWARDS EVENING Good evening Ladies and Gentleman and our fellow learners. Today is a very special day for the seniors of the school. This year will be the last year the Grade 7’s are in Primary School. Some of them are looking forward to going to High School and some are nervous thinking about their first day in High School they will feel like toddlers starting Pre-School. We have learnt a lot of things at Claremont Primary School, especially discipline. Our teachers have taught us how to behave in the school grounds and outside of school. We had to face a lot of challenges and to do that we needed the support and encouragement from our teachers and they have given us just that. We will all be ready for next year because we have learnt a lot during the past few years. To our principal Mr Richards, you have been a father, a coach and a principal to us. You have taught us many things especially about sport. To our fellow learners, you guys have been great to look after when the teachers are out and great to be around. Leaving Claremont Primary School will be like leaving your whole family behind. We will look back in High School and think of all the good memories and all the fun we had at Claremont Primary School and for the one’s who will be staying behind we wish you good luck in your work, be successful and try your best at all times. Sherley Shobi Good evening Ladies and Gentleman, teachers and learners. I know it is a very special evening for us because some are chosen as student leaders and some of us receive awards. Being in Claremont Primary School has been a great privilege for me, and my fellow learners. We have had some good times and bad times here at Claremont Primary School but we have told ourselves that we’ll always look back with a smile. I have always referred to my years here as a journey that I will go through that will never end, but unfortunately in a few weeks that will sadly end and we’ll have to say goodbye to our teachers, our principal and our loving and thoughtful but sometimes very naughty friends. To the up coming student leaders I wish you nothing but good luck. Charmaine Shobi Good evening Ladies and Gentleman, staff and learners. Tonight we are here to present a speech on behalf of the Student Leaders and the Grade 7 pupils who are leaving Claremont Primary School at the end of the year. We admit that some of us have had tough times at this school, but some of our best memories will come from Claremont Primary School and we will always cherish them. To the educators and staff members we would like to extend our sincere gratitude for helping and advising us throughout our school years. To Mr Richards, our Principal and Miss Jack, our current teacher you have helped to mould and prepare us for High School. Besides being a Principal, Mr Richards has been an excellent sports coach to the boys. You have taught us about sportsmanship and showed us that hard work and dedication pays off. 12 At C.P.S. we are given many opportunities to show our talents and skills. We should take these opportunities with both hands. This is what happened to me, and some of my fellow learners when we became Student Leaders. I would like to thank all the Student Leaders for all the hard work that you did during the year. I know that being a Student Leader is not an easy task but our spirits and enthusiasm helped to manage us throughout the year. I would like to conclude by saying that C.P.S. is a fantastic school and many of you learners should appreciate what this school has to offer. We shall leave this school with unforgettable memories and moments, but we must also remember that memories live on to fade – but never to die. With our hearts full of sadness and tears in our eyes, we say good-bye to Claremont Primary School. Thank you. Kavesh Vanmali Student Leaders Font Row: Raymond Schroeder, Kavesh Vanmali, Jodi Booysen, Jovan Denny, Wiseman Mbude, Jason Joyi, Philela Maposa, Bernhard McGregor Front Row: Miss J Jack, Palesa Mgijima, Charmaine Shobi, Sherley Shobi, Abigail Muyanga, Imogan Smit, Mr. E Richards 13 SPECIAL EVENTS Public Speaking Competition Co-ordinator: Miss J Jack On the 27 October the Public Speaking Competition took place in the School Library. It was a competition hosted by Miss J.Jack, the H.O.D. of Claremont Primary. In this competition the Grade Sevens had to write speeches and say them in front of the Grade 6’s and Grade 7’s. The competitors of this competition were Jodi, Kavesh, Bernhard and Shadrek. All these children had to choose a topic to speak about. They were given more or less two weeks to prepare for the competition. On the day of the competition the learners went up to the School Library to watch and listen to the competitors presenting their speeches. The competitors were given a chance to say the speech that they prepared. Then they were given an unprepared speech where they were given a random topic to prepare in only five minutes and they had to talk about that topic in front of us. After the unprepared speech they were given a poem to read. This poem was a piece taken from the book “James and the Giant Peach” called “The Centipede’s Song. They were all good but there can only be one winner. The competition was nerve wracking and exciting. On behalf of the school I would like to thank Miss Walker and Miss Jack for making the competition possible for us. Siyasanga Cingo Visit to District Six and Museum During the 4th Term the Grade 7’s visited District Six and it’s Museum that holds all it’s history. The Museum displayed the history of apartheid and it’s effects on the “ordinary” people through an intimate look at their stories. It is a celebration of local triumph, which resonates with all people who have experienced marginalization. As an award winning community Museum it is considered an essential stop on Cape Town’s tourist route. The Museum is visited daily by ex-residents of District Six, local and international tourists and has hosted Royalty and Heads of State. The trip was fun, educational and emotional. We walked on the torn sheets and broken bricks which once were peoples’ homes. At the Museum our guide, Noor, told us all about his life living in District Six. We also got the chance to ask questions (an advantage, since we had a project on District Six) and through this we learned even more, like the movies they watched, games they played, who lived there, how happily they lived and how they felt when their houses were torn down and they were forced to relocate, some of them leaving behind family. The class experienced what it was like to live in District Six, as there was a little restaurant where we experienced the food culture, samoosas and koeksusters, a room which displayed what the houses looked like and two small single beds. There was an olden days barber shop. The class enjoyed the trip and learned a lot. On behalf of the Grade 7’s I would like to thank Miss Jack, Mr Richards and Mr van Rensburg for making the trip possible. Junaid van der Merwe 14 Exhibition at Kenilworth Centre Coordinator: Mrs. P. Smit On Saturday, 24th June, we held our Annual Exhibition at Kenilworth Centre. The learners’ art work and books as well as projects and technology models were on display. Miss Durey had a special corner prepared for the ‘little people’ while their moms went shopping. Our teachers looked very smart in their CPS apparel whilst chatting to parents and passers-by. A great amount of interest was shown by visitors to the exhibition and we received a lot of positive feedback about the high standard of work done by our learners. Mr. van Rensburg ‘manned’ the Cyber Station which was a great hit with the computer fundis. A special thank you needs to go to Mr. Terry Pollock, Centre Manager at KC for his enthusiastic support during this whole event. We hope to be there again next year because we believe showcasing our learners’ work encourages them to always be their best and strive to reach the top (‘Pervenite ad Summa’). 15 Fundraising Coordinator: Mrs. Y. Booysen Fundraising was hugely successful. We had the following events for the year: Term Term Term Term One Two Three Four Valentine’s Day Easter Raffle Spellathon Annual Birthday Walk Big thanks to all the staff at CPS, our parents and learners for all the hard work and support. This could not have been possible without your commitment to the school. We also wish to thank all the parents who so faithfully donated towards our raffles and collecting lists. Once again, Thank you and well done! Birthday Walk 16 Arbor Day Coordinator: Mrs. Y. Booysen It is estimated that 80% of South Africa’s people live in urban areas. If we do not start planning for parks and trees along streets and open spaces, our children will never enjoy THE MEMORY OF A TREE! The Unit class was invited by the Ward Counselor, Ian Iverson to plant trees in the Keurboom Park this year. After an investigation a few years ago, it was discovered that Keurboom Park did not have any Keurboom trees! Since then CPS has been part of this exciting mission to plant indigenous Keurboom trees in Keurboom Park. The learners were very excited and once they were given their tree and spade, they got right down to doing the job! 17 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Coordinator: Mrs. G. Africa This extra-mural activity takes place during second interval on Tuesdays and Thursdays. During this time learners are stimulated by playing games like Trivial Pursuit, 30 Seconds and other Quizzes. Learners are over-excited about this pastime but this is not one of the easiest extra-mural activities as much depends on the interest and exposure of the learners. The extra-mural team comprised learners from the Grade 5, 6 and 7 classes; they were given various tests in groups and as individuals. The top scorers were Shadrek Ndlwana (Gr 7), Ashante Chinyowa (Gr. 5), Ghaneefa West (Gr. 6), Simon Kahn (Gr. 6), Freddy Jokazi (Gr. 6) and Jason Wilson (Gr. 6). These learners were selected to represent the school at the first competition which took place at Oakhurst Primary School on 13 May. To improve our chances of winning, we recruited more Grade 7 learners: Jodi Booysen, Kavesh Vanmali and RJ Schroeder, to assist the team in the second round which was held at Western Province Prep. On the 12th August. Unfortunately we did not make it to the final round. It is obvious that general knowledge cannot be taught; therefore parents are encouraged to expose their children to stimulating literature and experiences. This will ensure that the learners are successful and that they are prepared for national events such as “The weakest link” and “Who wants to be a millionaire?” To those parents who gave their moral support - a BIG thank you! Back Row: Simon Kahn, Jason Wilson, Ghaneefa West, Princess Ntetha, Thami Kwesi, Yonela Mtshingana, Blake Europa, Freddy Jokazi Front Row: Karishma Parsotam, Zarah Solari, Mandi Mankune, Chanté Williams, Mrs. G Africa (Teacher), Nwabisa Jonas, Tendai Moyo, Shannon Reddy, Ashanté Chinyowa Absent: Shadrek Ndlwana, Jodi Booysen, Kavesh Vanmali, Raymond Schroeder 18 SUMMER AND WINTER SPORT Athletics Coordinators: Mrs. P. Smit, Mr. E. Richards Sports day dawned on Wednesday, 16 March 2005. The air was filled with excitement. The weather promised to be clear and sunny. Westwood was a hub of activity with colorful gazebos going up, refreshment stalls being set out and parents excitedly parking their vehicles under the willowing trees. The Grade 7 class produced all the house captains, namely: St. Leger Jodi Booysen Imogan Smit Palmyra Kavesh Vanmali Zara Thomson Victoria Wiseman Mbedu Charmaine Shobi This year St Leger walked away with the coveted trophy, Palmyra was in second position and Victoria trailed in the third spot. Victor Ludorum was awarded to Freddy Jokazi (Gr. 6) and Victrix Ludorum went to Abigail Muyanga (Gr. 7). Congratulations to both the talented athletes. Once again, this day would not have been such a huge success without the collective efforts of the teachers and staff at CPS. Their commitment and enthusiasm ensured that a fun day was enjoyed by all! 19 Interhouse Cross Country Coordinators: Mrs. P. Smit, Mr. E. Richards Concern about the weather proved to be unnecessary because we were blessed with a fabulous weather on Friday, 16 September. Foundation Phase took advantage of the cool morning air and ran their course successfully at Westwood. Having prepared themselves well under the supervision of Mr. Richards, all the athletes in the senior and intermediate phase were rearing to go. Mrs. Africa had the difficult task of keeping the restless spectators under control (which she did with a smile); Miss Jack and a very pregnant Mrs. Smit were at the recording desk. Mrs. Booysen, Ms Walker, Mr. Watkins (armed with his fold-up chair), Mr. van Rensburg, Martin and Mr. Richards made their way along the route the learners were about to run. The winners in the various age groups are as follows: AGE GROUP U/7 U/8 U/9 U/10 U/11 U/12 U/13 OPEN GIRLS Thembeka Bonga (P) Chelsea Spaans (V) Savannah Smit (SL) Aaminah Lewis (SL) Zibele Tangana (V) Zarah Solari (P) Zara Thomson (P) Abigail Muyanga (P) BOYS Shafierodien Chetty (SL) Khanyo Orie (V) Luvuyo Matiwane (V) Nathan Frieslaar (SL) Jade Wasserfall (SL) Keanan Stephanus (V) Freddy Jokazi (P) Ability Dube (V) The overall results of the day’s events were as follows: 1st position = St Leger with 704 points. 2nd position = Victoria with 675 points. 3rd position = Palmyra with 631 points. Congratulations! 20 Ball Skills Coach: Miss S. Durey The grade 1 and 2 learners have enjoyed their ball skills sessions this year and have participated with enthusiasm. In order to improve team co-operation, co-ordination and sportsmanship, new games were introduced. The children learnt to skip and invented their own tricks. They also started playing ‘gumi’ which challenges their memory skills. A positive outcome of this is that these games have now become a firm favorite on the playground. Grade 1 Back Row: Toni van Wyk, Terri Mackintosh, Palesa Koboka, Natasha Hendricks, Miss S Durey (Coach), Thando Mcilizeli, Valerie Faas, Nobathemba Hlatana, Tosha Jay Matanda Middle Row: Carlin Chetty, Khanya Songinzi, Michael van Rensburg, Thembeka Bonga, Chilekwa Muyanga, Inga Silinga, Neo Makhetha, Shafierodien Chetty, Kuselwa Kheme, Brittany Neer, Inganathi Gcilishe Front Row: Neo Theron, Linda Mhluzi, Chuma Matsaluka, Keegan Walker, Lihle Jim, Kuhle Roda, Imtiyaas Bassier, Palesa Mohlala, Yonela Doda, Mbali Ndlovu, Nazier Samuels 21 Grade 2 Back Row: Oyama Kandanisa, Sakhile Qwesha, Zukiswa Dyasi, Zizipho Nodlayiya, Tayla Jephtas, Miss S Durey (Coach), Sandiswa Mashologu, Adiel Naidoo, Jennah-Lee Booysen, Nide Nkwaba, Zandiswa Gungu, Aziza Salie Middle Row: Mxolisi Maqula, Lilitha Martins, Athabile Tuntulwana, Luxolo Senti, Chelsea Spaans, Matthew Alie, Jamie Basson, Thambela Nqalonkulu, Migada Pakalitha, Sikhanyiso Matu, Keanu Berries, Musa Mehlomakhulu, Katleho Ramahlape Front Row: Liam Coetzee, Gabriel Chinyowa. Mohamed-Saood Mia, Sinovuyo Mhauli, Yonela Mbesi, Xola Ntlokwana, Aphiwe Mayiya, Palesa Witbooi, Nusrah Harris, Thabo Mapitiza, Kay-Cey Nefdt, Khanyo Orie 22 Netball Coaches: Mrs. N. Brey, Mrs. D. Gill, Miss S. Durey, Mrs. E. Gouws, Mrs. Y. Booysen, Ms. Z. Walker, Mrs. P. Smit CPS had a great netball season this year. The “cherry on top” being the U/13 netball team winning the Round Robin Tournament. The U/11 Round Robin Tournament saw CPS coming in 2 nd position. Although we did not win the U/12 Round Robin, we proudly hosted this event which proved to be a tremendous day for all who participated. We received many positive comments from the other participating schools about our girls’ excellent behavior and sportsmanship. Certainly something to be proud about! The netball inter-house was held on the 19 September with Victoria taking 1st position, St. Leger in second place and Palmyra third. This season was thoroughly enjoyed by all learners as well as coaches. Well done team players and a special thank you to our dedicated coaches. Three cheers for the netball teams! U10 Netball Back Row: Lithe-Thaa Kedama, Jessica Dyer, Aaminah Lewis, Savannah Smit, Ziyanda Dyanti, Tholakele Sithole Front Row: Mrs. D Gill (Coach), Khanyisa Buwa, Savannah Wright, Nthabiseng May, Yolanda Sankobe, Mrs. Y Booysen (Coach) 23 U11 Netball Back Row: Courtney de Vries, Tendai Moyo, Shirley Selanto, Tholkele Sithole Front Row: Mrs. E Gouws (Coach), Chanté Williams, Zibele Tangana, Mandi Mankune, Ms. Z Walker (Coach) U12 Netball Back Row: Samantha Booysen, Beauty Gqogqo, Shannon Hendricks, Zelda Mvana, Thamie Kwezi Front Row: Mrs. N Brey (Coach), Mandi Mankune, Nwabisa Jonas, Princess Ntetha, Miss S Durey (Coach) 24 U13 Netball Back Row: Sherley Shobi, Zara Thompson, Tracy Jim, Unathi Matu, Charmaine Shobi, Nadine Tambwe Front Row: Abigail Muyanga, Imogen Smit, Sisanda Buswa, Palesa Mgijima, Yonela Mtshingana, Mrs. N Brey (Coach) Table Tennis Coaches: Ms. Walker, Miss Durey, Mrs. Smit 2005 saw a new sport introduced to Claremont Primary. We were very pleased to offer our learners the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of table tennis. It was a new experience for staff and many learners alike. We learnt together, played together and had many laughs. Next year we hope to hone our skills and posssibly enter our learners in a few friendly matches. Many learners show talent and we have faith that with practice and match exposure their abilities will be refined and prove successful. 25 Soccer Coach: Mr. E. Richards, Mr. G. Watkins Soccer is still a popular sport for the boys. They have proved to be competitive in securing a place in the team to play matches against schools such as Grove Primary, Golden Grove Primary and Rosebank Junior. The team performed fairly well in these matches but did lack a few skilled players who were unavailable. Let us hope that next year all players will be available for selection as there are many talented players at C.P.S. The inter-house soccer matches proved a ding-dong battle and at the end Palmyra emerged as the winning team. Congratulations! U11 Soccer Back Row: Mr. E Richards (Coach), Mpumelelo Mhlekude, Phelo Mathe, Thando Bokwe, Andile Manzana, Chuma Mguca, Tulani Kalimashe, Lebone Matshitse, Silvester Chirwa Back Row: Nasr Conrad, Vinolin Chetty, Simon Wright, Musa Damane, Nathan Frieslaar, Siseko Maposa, Akshay Vanmali, Ntobeko Nocanda 26 U13 Soccer Back Row: Mr. E Richards (Coach), Bernhard McGregor, Abdul Roberts, Kavesh Vanmali, Jason Joyi, Freddy Jokazi, Nazrudeen Tape, Brenston Koopman, Ability Dube, Sivuyile Maqhubela Front Row: Siyasanga Cingo, Chumani Majikela, Curtis Harvey, Philela Maposa, Jodi Booysen, Wiseman Mbude, Mfundo Mankune 27 Mini-Cricket Coaches: Mrs. D. Gill, Mrs. D. Albertyn The mini-cricket team, which was made up of boys from grade 3 and 4, enjoyed many matches against teams from other schools. We won some games and lost some but a good time was had by all. Practices were attended regularly and the boys showed great talent for the game. We look forward to a very successful season of cricket this spring. Back Row: Newton Stephanus, Vuyo Manona, Phelo, Mathe, Tulani Kalamashe, Jamie Lewis, Mickyle Matthews Front Row: Mrs. D Gill (Coach), Ryan Nicholson, Nathan Frieslaar, Tsepo Penduka, Ntobeko Nocanda, Sean Stacey 28 Cricket Coaches: Mr. E. Richards, Ms. Z. Walker Cricket has become very popular this year and this augurs well for the future. Practices were keenly contested and all players show determination to bring out their best. Matches against Golden Grove Primary and Rosebank Junior are always evenly contested. Back Row: Mr. E Richards (Coach), Siseko Maposa, Abdul Roberts, Bernhard McGregor, Jason Joyi, Ability Dube, Nazrudeen Tape, Brenston Koopman, Kavesh Vanmali, Keenan Stephanus Front Row: Curtis Harvey, Chumani Majikela, Jodi Booysen, Philela Maposa, Wiseman Mbedu, Mfundu Mankune, Thandisizwe Peter 29 Softball Coaches: Mrs. E. Gouws, Miss S. Durey Softball was a big hit during the first term. We trust that as the summer season begins the same enthusiasm and excitement for the game will be shown by the learners. As coaches, we appreciate the team spirit and dedication of the teams. With matches against other schools in sight we will strive to improve our game. We wish all our players a season filled with fun and enjoyment. Back Row: Shirley Shobi, Cassie Blackman, Charmaine Shobi, Unathi Matu 3rd Row: Imogan Smit, Palesa Mgijima, Abigail Muyanga, Zara Thomson, Sisanda Buswa, Ziyanda Dyanti, Lebone Matshitse, Yolanda Sankobe, Nthabiseng May 2nd Row: Mrs. E Gouws (Coach), Jamie Pearce, Jason Wilson, Lonwabo Keva, Aaminah Lewis, Tendai Moyo, Zibele Tangana, Unam Tsitsa, Khanyisile Memani, Maria Booi, Hlakanipha Nocanda, Sisanda Koti, Miss S Durey (Coach) Front Row: Akshay Vanmali, Khanya Nxu, Philisa Nomgca, Shirley Selanto, Courtney de Vries, Chanté Williams, Michelle Mpangele, Savannah Smit, Mandi Mankune, Mfundo Mankune, Silvester Chirwa 30 Tennis Coaches: Mrs. N. Brey, Mrs. Y. Booysen, Mrs. G. Africa We had a very successful tennis season. At first we had great fun and laughter, as beginners we spent more time running after the ball than returning it with a fore/backhand drive. After hitting holes into the air, it seemed as if we had holes in the rackets as well because the balls passed right through them, but as time went by we saw our tennis skills improving tremendously. The enthusiasm rubbed off on both peers and educators and we were ready to enjoy a “doubles” game. We definitely have some budding Agassies and Sabatinies in the making. Watch out world, here we come! Back Row: Savannah Wright, Jessica Dyer, Nwabisa Jonas, Esethu Hlakula, Sandisiwe Mhlangeni, Sihle Mobombo, Nangamso Nqadini Front Row: Mrs. N Brey (Coach), Naeema Lennox, Thandiswe Sidzuma, Lithe-Thaa Kedama, Lerato Mofoka, Nthabiseng Mhlambiso, Gontse Matshitse, Mrs. Y Booysen (Coach) 31 LIBRARY READING TAKES YOU PLACES We are so privileged at Claremont Primary School to have a most wonderful library! Firstly I would like to thank the Governing Body for the funds allocated to the Library for the purchasing of books. The learners are benefiting greatly from all the new books that we have been able to purchase. Secondly I would like to thank Miss Stephen most sincerely for her invaluable contribution to the running of the library. Miss Stephen does all the accessioning, cataloguing and covering of the books. This is a task which takes hours of dedicated service. I would also like to thank the learners who have acted as Librarians this year. They are : Jodi Booysen, Bernhard McGregor, Abigail Muyanga, R.J.Schoeder, Imogan Smit and Kavesh Vanmali. They have worked diligently during breaks and after school helping to issue and pack away books. The Grade 4 – Grade 7 classes and the Unit Class have the privilege of visiting the Library for one hour each week. They are able to take out books and to work on projects. Many of these learners have developed a real love for reading. The Library is certainly a place where learners have the opportunity to grow in knowledge and to develop their minds in so many areas. “A NATION THAT READS IS A NATION THAT GROWS” Archbishop Desmond Tutu MISS J.JACK LIBRARIAN Librarians Back Row: Jodi Booysen, Bernhard McGregor, Raymond Schroeder, Kavesh Vanmali Front Row: Imogan Smit, Miss J Jack, Abigail Muyanga 32 CYBER WORLD Wow… the end of another year… In the last three years, I have had to replace eight computer power supplies. Most of these computers are about four years old. I have never before experienced power supplies ‘pop’ off with such gay abandon. Although they are rather ‘old’, they seem to be unable to keep up the ‘pace’ expected of them. I have a PC at home that must be about eight years old and the power supply still survives.. maybe I should not talk too soon and be quiet. How do you know your power supply has ‘popped’ you may ask? Well normally the computer appears to have died. The monitor power light comes on but not mush else. Power supplies would certainly appear to be the most common PC fault. You can be 95% sure that if your PC appears to have died, change the power supply and all should be well. It is very simple to change. Just undo a few screws, take note when you unplug all the cables, where they came from. Go to Chaos Computers in Kenilworth (or any similar PC shop) they will be able to sell you a new power supply for about R300. Just stick it in your PC and all should be well. If you are a bit confused as to where all the cables plug in, just take a photo of them with your digital camera and you will be able to see exactly where they went. I had one rather nasty problem this year when a Hard Drive developed a short on it’s control board. This short pulled the power supply’s 12volt rail right down. By process of elimination, (after swopping a power supply and finding the problem still persisting) I removed the power plugs from all the drives and then powered up the PC. It came alive, so this obviously meant that the problem was not the power supply. After plugging the drives back one-by-one, I found out that the hard drive was faulty, I bought a new hard drive and all was well. Thank goodness, we do regular backups, so re-instating the computer was not a very difficult task. We also discovered a very reasonable company that supplies educational software. I bought a Literacy program from them and found their software and support to be outstanding. If you have a computer at home and you would like your children to learn something instead of playing games all their lives, give Charmaine Roynon a call at Sherston Software on 5316166, they will definitely help you and show you their catalogue of programs. 33 AFTERCARE Many improvements have been made at the aftercare this year. The outside of the building got a fresh new coat of paint, security gates were installed, fun carpets were bought, and a new bell was installed. A new fridge and stove was also purchased as the previous appliances had merely seen the end of their days. I’d like to say goodbye to Jodi Booysen, Imogan Smit and Adrian Juries who will be leaving us for high school. Everyone at Aftercare wishes you the best of luck and will miss you. Thank you very much to Amanda for your hard work this year it is always great to have someone to joke with at those times when nothing seems to be going right. To all my other aftercare children thank you very much for your help this year, you guys are great and deserve a nice long holiday. To my parents, thanks for bringing up great children who have respect and manners. Lastly from all of us at Aftercare, children included we would like to wish everyone a happy holiday and as you can see from our picture we were a bit too excited (spot the mistake). Monique van Rensburg 34 CHOIR Coordinator: Mrs. B. Boddington Hitting that high note! The choir has enjoyed learning a varied repertoire this year. African songs, songs from Walt Disney’s “Pocahontas” and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Whistle down the Wind”, as well as some classical and popular songs including the well known “Rhythm of Life”. We performed for the school during Assembly in the second term. One of the songs was the popular song “The Prayer”. This proved to be a real challenge and new linguistic experience for the learners as they sang in Italian for the first time. We are currently preparing for the Annual Awards Ceremony and the Choral Celebration at the end of this year. I would like to thank Miss N. Stephen for accompanying the choirso faithfully for all our performances. Well done singers. Long may we continue to make music together through singing! Back Row: Leah Kemp, Thulisa Magxala, Charmaine Shobi, Sherley Shobi, Unathi Matu, Chanelle Davids 3rd Row: Sisanda Buswa, Abigail Muyanga, Tracy Jim, Palesa Mgijima, Mihlali Sitsila, Imogan Smit, Thami Kwezi, Zelda Mvana 2nd Row: Mandi Mankune, Nwabisa Jonas, Jessica Dyer, Anathi Poswa, Shannen Reddy, Wendy Ngodwana, Bianca Dube, Khanya Nxu, Princess Ntetha, Ziyanda Dyantyi, Mrs. B Bodington (Teacher) Front Row: Ability Dube, Philela Mapoza, Terriqye Alie, Aaminah Lewis, Zanele Mthuze, Siyasanga Cingo, Maria Booi, Chanté Williams, Aphiwe Mayeye, Bernhard McGregor, Chumani Majikela 35 36 GRADE R Back: Dieu-Merci Munjanja, Teboho Letsoalo, Siyanda Ngxangane, Bafana Tuntulwana, Lefoka Lehapa, Sipho Njengezi, Thaakir Thorne, Tristan Jepthas Middle: Liam Frans, Lucian Isaacs, Thozama Kakana, Samkelo September, Runica Solomon, Sibusisiwe Hlongwana, Phendulwa Mehlomakhulu, Mandilakhe Cakwe, David Ncwane, Tebongo Huna, Thabo Dayeli Front: Kelly Joseph, Zintle Mzonyane, Zintle Hlakudi, Nikita Jimlomo, Chloe Reddy, Miss S Durey (Teacher), Toni Zills, Thandolwethu Potwana, Asimanye Mpange, Kiwa-Mona Langley, Zintle Joni 37 38 39 40 GRADE 1 Back Row: Mbali Ndlovu, Yonela Doda, Palesa Mohlala, Toni van Wyk, Chuma Matsaluka, Brittany Neer, Tasha-Jay Matanda, Palesa Koboka, Terri Mackintosh, Valerie Faas Middle Row: Khanya Songinzi, Inga Silinga, Chilekwa Muyanga, Kuselwa Kheme, Nombathemba Hlatana, Michael van Rensburg, Carlin Chetty, Natasha Hendricks, Thando Mcilizeli,Thembeka Bonga Front Row: Nazier Samuels, Imtiyaaz Bassier, Kuhle Roda, Lihle Jim, Keegan Walker, Mrs. E Gouws (Teacher), Inganathi Gcilishe, Shafierodien Chetty, Linda Mhluzi, Neo Theron, Neo Makhetha 41 42 43 44 GRADE 2 Back: Khanyo Orie, Lilitha Martins, Sakhile Qwesha, Musa Mehlomakhulu, Thabo Mapitiza, Thembela Ngalonkulu, Liam Coetzee, Mxolisi Maqula, Kay-Cey Nefdt, Migada Pakalitha, Gabriel Chinyowa Middle: Nusrah Harris, Aziza Salie, Palesa Witbooi, Athabile Tuntulwana, Snalo Mkubukeli, Zukiswa Dyasi, Adiel Naidoo, Luxolo Senti, Keano Berries, Nide Nkwaba, Zandiswa Gungu, Sikhanyiso Matu Front: Zizipho Nodlayiya, Yonela Mbesi, Sandiswa Mashologu, Tayla Jepthas, Jennah-Lee Booysen, Mrs. D Gill (Teacher), Sikelelwa Mgidi, Sinovuyo Mhlauli, Xola Ntlokwana, Aphiwe Mayiya, Chelsea Spaans 45 46 47 48 GRADE 3 Back: Pretty Madlabane, Sandisiwe Mhlangeni, Travors van Breda, Vuyisa Mdana, Tsepo Penduka, Matthew van Harte, Yandisa Ngqokombe, Mbuyisa Kakana, Lulamile Lambatha, Lithe-Thaa Kedama, Wendy Ngamlana Middle: Savannah Smit, Jack Lippert-Lewin, Sean Stacey, Zola Manitshana, Mickyle Matthews, Sinesipo Matubule, Siyamthanda Makaluza, Luvuyo Matiwane, Vuyo Manona, Jamie Lewis, Esethu Hlakula Front: Aphelele Marubelela, Masibulele Bongo, Thandiwe Sidzumo, Nangamso Nqadini, Gontse Matshitse, Mrs. N Brey (Teacher), Yolanda Nompumza, Philisa Nomgca, Sihle Mabombo, Nthabiseng Mhlambiso, Naeema Lennox 49 50 51 52 GRADE 4 Back: Thulani Kalimashe, Lebone Matshitse, Monique Bock, Unam Tsitsa, Ziyanda Dyanti, Megan McDillon, Sipho May, Ubaid Taliep 3rd Row: Khanyisile Memani, Sisanda Koti, Keanu Wasserfall, Adeeb Stober, Phelo Mathe, Ntobeko Nocanda, Darren Juries, Tholakele Sithole, Jessica Dyer 2nd Row: Mbongiseni Baliso, Akshay Vanmali, Tristyn Botha, Ryan Nicholson, Thembisa Mzonyane, Nthabiseng May, Yolanda Sankobe, Nathan Frieslaar, Quinton Jack, Junior Mohlala, Shagan van Rooyen Front Row: Terrique Alie, Aaminah Lewis, Zanele Mthuze, Hlakanipha Nocanda, Mrs. D Albertyn (Teacher), Emily Crocker, Sinead Carstens, Khanyisa Buwa, Maria Booi 53 54 55 56 GRADE 5 Back Row: Chuma Mguca, Andile Manzana, Ashanté Chinyowa, Nicholas Solomon, Thandolwethu Bokwe 3rd Row: Lutho Booysen, Franklin Witbooi, Nasr Conrad, Damian Dahl, Storm Stacey, Nathan Kahn, Blake Europa 2nd Row: Tendai Moyo, Shirley Selanto, Musa Damane, Mpumelelo Mhlekude, Naeem Salie, Vinolin Chetty, Jade Wasserfall, Siphuxolo Mgijima, Khanya Nxu, Shannen Reddy Front Row: Karishma Parsotam, Michelle Mpangele, Chante Williams, Aphiwe Mayeye, Ms. Z Walker (Teacher), Zibele Tangana, Lorna Majongolo, Bianca Dube, Ziyanda Mzo 57 58 59 60 GRADE 6 Back Row: Luvuyo Solani, Mholi Thembe, Nadine Tambwe, Freddy Jokazi, Shannon Hendricks, Simon Khan, Niza Muyanga 3rd Row: Stephen Gower, Keanan Stephanus, Beauty Gqogqo, Samantha Booysen, Bernadine Horn, Ghaneefa West, Yonela Mtshingana, Sivuyile Maqhubela, Jamie Pearce 2nd Row: Waleed Fagodien, Robert Heath, Thandisizwe Peter, Lonwabo Keva, Morgan Mgidlana, Warren Ratya, Jason Wilson Front Row: Zarah Solari, Mandi Mankune, Nwabisa Jonas, Princess Ntetha, Mrs. P A Smit (Teacher), Sindiswa Ntsenge, Zelda Mvana, Thamie Kwezi, Mihlali Sitsila 61 62 63 64 65 GRADE 7 Back Row: Jodi Booysen, Charmaine Shobi, Jovan Denny, Sherley Shobi, Wiseman Mbedu 3rd Row: Philela Maposa, Alex Kempshall, Awahd Samsodien, Adrian Jurries, Jason Joyi, Ability Dube, Kavesh Vanmali, Ross Mackintosh 2nd Row: Raymond Schroeder, Vincent Kume, Mfundo Mankune, Junaid van der Merwe, Unathi Matu, Bernhard McGregor, Siyasanga Cingo, Curtis Harvey, Chumani Majikela Front Row: Anathi Poswa, Imogan Smit, Wendy Ngodwana, Palesa Mgijima, Miss J Jack (Teacher), Tracy Jim, Abigail Muyanga, Sisanda Buswa, Thulisa Magxala Absent: Shadrek Ndlwana 66 67 68 69 70 71 UNIT CLASS Back Row: Nicholas van der Berg, Nazrudeen Tape, Brenston Koopman, Cassie Blackman, Sufyaan Hartzenberg, Chad Botha, Abdul Roberts, Liso Gwele Front Row: Rydan Heemro, Michaela Reid, Fadwah September, Portia Maphuti, Chanelle Davids, Leah Kemp, Zafar Kahn, Mrs. Y Booysen (Teacher) 72 73 74 Special Messages 75 Special Messages 76