15 May 2015 NEWSLETTER NO. 14 Dear Parents CONFIRMATION OF SPORTS POLICY TRIATHLON Parents and boys are aware that all SACS men have to participate in one summer and one winter sport. In winter, all boys have to play either rugby, hockey or participate in cross-country. Only AFTER committing to one of these socalled PRIMARY winter sports will permission be given to participate in a so-called SECONDARY winter sport such as squash, surfing, body-boarding and golf. Frank Nagel, Steven Jarvis and Andrew Reaper entered the Discovery Schools’ Challenge and came first in the U17 team sprint in a time of 51,14. Congratulations to them. The policy has been in place for many, many years and cannot be “tailored” to suit the needs of individuals. Hence, requests for exceptions to the rule are not entertained. GRADE 11 MONITORS CHARITY DRIVE Congratulations to the first group of Grade 11 Monitors who assume duties of the Prefects during the June examinations. Liam Abrahams Matthew Begg Jean-Luc Ciapparelli Nicholas Clemo Matthew D’Aguiar Deston Dauncey Benjamin Defty Jordan Dobie Alexander Gloor James King This term we are collecting toiletries (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, tissues, etc.) for pupils in less privileged areas. Please support this drive. Cem Kutlu Cameron Laurenson Dylan Lewis Steven Lochner Gareth McHardy Frank Nagel Connor O’Reilly Madryd Posthumus-Spires Michael Ravenscroft Andrew Reaper All toiletries can be handed to Mr Naudé in Room 25. GALA CONCERT – A FEAST OF TALENT THIS WEEKEND I wish our sportsmen well for their fixtures this weekend against Rondebosch Boys’ High School. The First Rugby Team play at Rondebosch on Saturday at 12:05, and the First Hockey Team on Friday at 16:40. May the weekend be most enjoyable for everyone. 1 SACS High School is holding its seventh Annual Concerto Festival, next Wednesday 20 May at 7pm. SACS soloists perform with a symphony orchestra, conducted by Warren Patientia, Levi Alexander and guest conductor, Mike Blake. The Guest artists are Roelof Temmingh (winner of the SACS National Music Competition) and Springfield Convent Choir. Tickets are R60 and can be obtained from [email protected] . THE MOST PRACTICAL, BEAUTIFUL, WORKABLE PHILOSOPHY IN THE WORLD WON’T WORK IF YOU WON’T By Zig Ziglar If you want to know how to do something, just 'google' it and you can get the answer to almost anything you want to know. I find that people acquire more knowledge and are often satisfied with what they know because “knowledge is power.” But even if you know exactly what you want to do, it's just something you know. Most of the time knowledge is only potential power. When you apply the knowledge by doing something, it will truly empower you. Most people have adequate knowledge to solve their problems and challenges, but take little or no action. When using their 'potential power', they'll be able to move their lives forward towards living happy fulfilled lives. I challenge you to identify two things that you know will take your life forward if you do it today. Now take action – make that phone call, diarise that meeting, make that commitment, whatever it is, go ahead and just do it. There is power in momentum, just get going – DO something. I know you can, but will you? Article by Christo Spies South African Principals’ Association Yours sincerely K. R. BALL HEADMASTER 2
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