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Fatima
Family Newsletter
“In Pursuit of Truth”
A Message from our Principal
Our annual Speech Night and prize giving is the culmination of our Matric
Academic Calendar. We were inspired by our guest speaker, Dr Amon
Kasambala, to surround ourselves with people who will challenge us and not
just those who make us feel safe. He pointed out that making mistakes and
being wrong is not final, nor fatal, using Einstein as an example.
I was reminded of the following quote:
“Kids will take a chance on being wrong. We don’t. We run our businesses
this way too – I believe the stigma attached to being wrong is one of the
worst conditions to hit the business world. It’s created a body-swerving blame
culture. A culture that stays within a comfort zone because outside of that is
risky and precarious. Where heads are on the line. A place where internal
politics and saving face is more important than actually getting along and
doing a job well.” Ken Robinson on Ted Talks
We congratulate all our prize winners (see page 2 – 9) and wish our Matrics
well.
This year, three of our girls have been awarded training contracts with Accountancy firms. Kylie
Tregoning, in Grade 12 and Saskia Eggers in Grade 11 with Deloitte and Carey Glover, in Grade
12, a bursary and contract with BDO South Africa. We congratulate these girls!
We have had a successful hand over of leadership to our new prefect and mentor bodies and
look forward to another year of leadership development and opportunity for our Grade 12 girls.
Our Jubilee festivities are done. Sadly! The ball last Friday was magnificent (see page 17)!
We appreciate all our parents and teachers who added spice to the year. I particularly thank
our PTA and Mothers’ Committee who work really hard at our special functions!
Mrs D Horsfall, Principal
OUR LADY OF FATIMA DCS
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PAST PUPIL
Yente Oosthuysen
Yente Oosthuysen has just returned from a climb to
Everest base Camp in order to raise awareness and
funds for stoprhinopoaching.com and Phinda game
reserve. The 18 day trip included Everest base camp
and Mount Kallapathar (5,545m) which they
summited the day after Base Camp for incredible
views of Mount Everest Peak. Yente has obtained her
degree in Human Movement Science and is currently
doing her honours in Corporate Wellness and intends
doing her Masters in recreation therapy for disabled
children next year. She served on her residence committee as Head of Community
Engagement and went on to run the University Committee of the same portfolio for
residences. She currently works as Project Manager for a sport NGO where she manages
and facilitates sport and education development / outreach programmes across the
Tshwane region. We are proud of you, Yente!
ACADEMICS
Extraordinary Achievement Awards
PART BURSARY & TRAINING CONTRACT WITH BDO FOR 2015:
TRAINING CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE 2015:
Kylie Tregoning
TRAINING CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE 2016:
Saskia Eggers
Carey Glover
Speech Night
Thank you to all involved in making sure that our Speech Night was such a great success! We
congratulate the girls on their awards!
SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
The Following Learners Received A Distinction for One Subject:
Kate Becker
Mathematical Literacy
Alexandra Dain
Life Orientation
Kayleigh Goodwin
Life Orientation
Mikayla Leighton
Dramatic Arts
Tsholofelo Maphiri
Afrikaans
Asanda Mazubane
Dramatic Arts
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SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS (continued)
Hannah Nel
Mathematical Literacy
Noluthando Ngema
Dramatic Arts
Amy Pieterse
Mathematical Literacy
Raveeshni Ramasamy Mathematical Literacy
Lara Stewart
Life Orientation
Tayla Van Straaten
Mathematical Literacy
Jenna Weir
Accountancy
The Following Learners Received Distinctions in Two Subjects:
Kedan Camps
Accountancy & Geography
Claire Johnson
Dramatic Arts & Mathematical Literacy
Tessa Meyer
Dramatic Arts & Mathematical Literacy
Anna Moretti
Consumer Studies & Mathematical Literacy
Brittany Mowat
Life Orientation & Visual Art
Kelly O'Donoghue
Dramatic Arts & Mathematical Literacy
The Following Learners Received Distinctions in Three Subjects:
Katherine Golten
Consumer Studies, Mathematical Literacy & Visual Art
Nadine Jack
Afrikaans, Life Science & Life Orientation
Xiao Lucia Ma
Life Orientation, Mathematics & Visual Art
Kylie-Claire Tregoning
Business Studies, History & Life Orientation
The Following Learners Received Distinctions in Four Subjects:
Isabelle Fouquereaux
Afrikaans, Life Science, Life Orientation & Mathematics
Merryn Haller
Afrikaans, Consumer Studies, English & Life Orientation
Stephanie Lathe
Dramatic Arts, Life Science, Mathematics & Physical Science
The Following Learners Received Distinctions in Five Subjects:
Kelsey Daniel
Danielle Flood
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Afrikaans, Business
Orientation
Studies,
English,
Geography
and
Life
English, Geography, Life Orientation, Mathematics and Visual Art
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SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS (continued)
Katherine Maree
Kelly White
Business Studies, Consumer Studies, History, Life Orientation &
Mathematical Literacy
Afrikaans, English, Life Science, Life Orientation & Mathematics
The Following Learner Received Distinctions for Six Subjects:
Carey Glover
Accountancy, Afrikaans, English, Geography, Life Orientation &
Mathematics
HALF COLOURS & FULL COLOURS AWARDS FOR ACADEMICS
HALF COLOURS: (Aggregate between 75 and 79%)
Kedan Camps, Katherine Golten, Kylie-Claire Tregoning & Jenna Weir
HALF COLOURS RE-AWARD
Nadine Jack, Stephanie Lathe, Xiao Lucia Ma & Katherine Maree
FULL COLOURS RE-AWARD (Aggregate between 80 & 82%)
Kelsey Daniel, Carey Glover, Danielle Flood, Isabelle Fouquereaux & Kelly White
TROPHIES
The Following Trophies and Certificates were Awarded:
NO. ITEM AWARDED
AWARDED TO
1.
Ashlee Neser Trophy for English
Merryn Haller
2.
The Trophy for Oratory Excellence in English
Merryn Haller
3.
Hansen Trophy for Afrikaans
Isabelle Fouquereaux
4.
Trophy for Oratory Excellence in Afrikaans
Isabelle Fouquereaux
5.
Leisell Wraith Trophy for Bilingualism
Merryn Haller
6.
O’Connor Trophy for Accountancy
Carey Glover
7.
Stylianou Trophy for Perseverance and Determination
in Accountancy
Kedan Camps
8.
Kymm Neser Trophy for Visual Art:
Danielle Flood
This learner who has consistently achieved the highest marks
for History of Visual Art throughout her Matric year
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TROPHIES (continued)
NO. ITEM AWARDED
AWARDED TO
9.
Gail Baxter Trophy for Practical Visual Art:
This learner who has consistently demonstrated her Artistic
ability in Practical work.
Xiao Lucia Ma
10.
Child Trophy for Visual Art:
Sarah Leach
This learner who has shown the greatest improvement in her
Matric year
11.
Price Waterhouse Coopers Shield for Business Studies
Kylie-Claire Tregoning
12.
Trophy for the Theory Component of Consumer Studies
Katherine Maree
13.
Langley Trophy for the Practical Component of Consumer
Studies
Merryn Haller
14.
Lesley Trophy for Geography
Carey Glover
15.
Wraith Jewellers Trophy for History
Kylie-Claire Tregoning
16.
The Trophy for Life Orientation
Carey Glover
17.
de Freitas Trophy for Life Sciences
Stephanie Lathe
18.
David Robinson Trophy For Advanced Programme in
Mathematics
Stephanie Lathe
19.
Salter Trophy for Mathematics
Stephanie Lathe
20.
Price Waterhouse Coopers Shield for Mathematical Literacy
Tayla van Straaten
21.
Motala Trophy for Physical Science
Stephanie Lathe
22.
Baxter-Hunter-Robinson Trophy for Combined Sciences and
Stephanie Lathe
Mathematics:
This trophy is awarded to the Learner who has achieved the
highest standard in Life Sciences, Physical Science and
Mathematics
23.
Ballantyne Trophy for Dramatic Arts
Noluthando Ngema
24.
Claudia Farinha Trophy for Practical Dramatic Arts
Asanda Mazubane
25.
Sutherland Trophy for Dramatic Arts:
Kelly O’Donoghue
This trophy is awarded to the Learner who has a Passion for & Stephanie Lathe
Drama and Commitment to Excellence in Performance
Studies.
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TROPHIES (continued)
26.
The Candice Quamby Trophy for Music:
Merryn Haller
This Trophy is awarded to a Matric Learner, preferably
experienced in two instruments (voice included), who has
used her talent at school and as an asset to the school’s
cultural department. This year the trophy is awarded to Merryn
Haller for her outstanding leadership in the voice section of the
choir and for contribution to Fatima music by playing the
piano at the choir warm-ups as well as sharing her violin and
piano talents on special occasions for the school.
9.
Gail Baxter Trophy for Practical Visual Art:
This learner who has consistently demonstrated her Artistic
ability in Practical work.
27.
The Heather Andrews Memorial Trophy:
Daniela Mendes
This trophy is awarded to a Matric learner who, while at Our
Lady of Fatima has been selected to represent the school at
higher levels of Sport thereby promoting our school. This year
the trophy is awarded to Daniela Mendes for her selection to
the KZN U19 Touch Rugby, KZN U19 Soccer & Umlazi Cross
Country.
28.
The Bridget Haynes Ten Brink (1966 – 2004) Memorial Trophy is Kamryn Smith
awarded to a Grade 9 Learner for Altruism.
This trophy is awarded to a learner who cares for others and is
sensitive to the needs of her class mates.
She has
spearheaded her class’s charity drives and has worked
tirelessly in support of the sandwich drives.
29.
Kerryn Druce Trophy for Courage and Determination
30.
Andrea Phillips Trophy for Empathy & Responsibility:
Noluthando Ngema
This trophy is awarded to a learner who displays a strong
awareness of her fellow being and the needs of others. She
must also be responsible and able to handle her life well.
31.
Horsfall Trophy for All-Round Achievement:
Carey Glover
This trophy is awarded to a Matric learner who has made the
most significant contribution to this school through her
achievement in Academics, Sport and Cultural Activities. Her
Altruism is also recognised with this award. This year the trophy
is awarded to Carey Glover for achieving an aggregate of
over 80%, being a valuable member of the 1st Swimming and
1st Indoor and Outdoor Hockey teams and the Umlazi crosscountry team, as well as her participation in House plays and
Interact over the years. She has also been an exemplary role
model as Executive Head of the High School.
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Xiao Lucia Ma
Tsholofelo Maphiri
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TROPHIES (continued)
NO. ITEM AWARDED
AWARDED TO
33.
The Humanities Trophy For Exceptional Service:
Merryn Haller
This trophy is awarded to a Grade 12 learner who has
achieved highly in the Humanities over her years at Fatima
and brought honour to the school. It is awarded to Merryn
Haller for her involvement in house plays, (both as an actress,
dancer and a Director), in Debating, Choir and Chamber
Choir as well as for her high level of competence in her piano
and violin performances.
32.
The PTA Award:
Grade 8 Ferreira
This year the trophy is awarded to Grade 8 F for their
enthusiastic response to any appeal made during the year
and as such have been an example to the rest of the school
with regards to the Fatima spirit of outreach. This is an award
made to a class or a group of learners who, during the year
have displayed a marked degree of public spiritedness.
34.
Certificate of Recognition for Loyalty, Contribution and Service Lara Stewart
to the School
35.
The Robinson Trophy:
Alexandra Dain and
This trophy is awarded to a Matric learner or Learners in Kayleigh Goodwin
recognition of their dedicated service to the School.
This year the trophy is shared between Ali Dain for exceptional
service as Head of the Junior School and Kayleigh Goodwin
for her consistent commitment & dedicated assistance in
many areas of school life.
36.
The Principal’s Award:
Noluthando Ngema
This award is given, at the discretion of the Principal, to mark
outstanding service, leadership and commitment to the
school. This year the trophy is awarded to Noluthando Ngema
for her passionate & creative approach to developing school
spirit thereby igniting a passion and pride in her fellow Fatima
community.
37.
The Lucina Augustine Inter-Class Trophy:
Grade 8 Bennett
An award is made to a class or classes in the High School & Grade 8 Ferreira
which are adjudged by the staff to be the most co-operative,
responsible and reliable.
38.
The Inter-House Shield:
3rd Place: 18 Points – St Anthony’s
2nd Place: 20 Points – St ’Patrick’s
1st Place: 23 Points - St Stephen’s
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St Stephen’s
(23 Points)
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TROPHIES (continued)
NO. ITEM AWARDED
AWARDED TO
39.
The Elana Stalmann Trophy for Good Fellowship:
This Trophy is voted for by the learner’s peers.
Jenna Weir
40.
The Sister Catherina Trophy:
Brittany Mowat
This trophy is awarded to the Matric learner/learners who & Jenna Weir
reflect the Ethos of our School
41.
The Price Waterhouse Coopers Trophy:
Kelly White
This Trophy is awarded to the Matric Learner who was placed
Third in Grade 12:
This year it is awarded to a learner who came to Fatima from
Virginia Preparatory School.
42.
The Yvonne Eldon Trophy for Proximé Accessit or Runner Up to Danielle Flood
Dux, goes to a learner who came to Fatima from The Kings
School – Robin Hills.
43.
The Catherine Haarhoff Trophy for Dux:
This year is awarded to a learner who has been at Fatima from
Grade 1 to Matric.
Carey Glover
TOP LEFT PHOTO:
L TO R: CAREY
GLOVER, (DUX),
DANIELLE FLOOD
(PROXIMÉ ACCESSIT),
KELLY WHITE (THIRD
IN GRADE 12), DR
AMON KASAMBALA
MRS HORSFALL & DR
KASAMBALA
TOP RIGHT PHOTO:
L TO R: JENNA WEIR,
SISTER CATHERINA &
BRITTANY MOWAT
(THE SISTER
CATHERINA
TROPHY)
BOTTOM PHOTO:
MATRIC TROPHY
WINNERS
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Final Matric Assembly Awards
NO.
ITEM AWARDED
AWARDED TO
1.
Trophy for Prefect of the Year 2014
Noluthando Ngema
2.
Trophy for Mentor of the Year 2014
Alexis Steenekamp
Leadership 2015
Captain = C: and Vice-Captain = V:
HOUSE CAPTAINS
St Anthony’s
C:
Tayla Van Der Vyver
V:
Alex Cholokh
St Patrick’s
C:
Carla Da Costa
V:
Kayla Coetzee
St Stephen’s
C:
Sisanda Nxumalo
V:
Martine Meekers
SPORTS CAPTAINS
Cross Country
C:
Sarah Fetter
V:
Sarah Hansen
Hockey
C:
Tayla Van Der Vyver
V:
Kendal Gorlei
Netball
C:
Charnel Ueckermann
V:
Zamantungwa Khumalo
Soccer
C:
Shaina-Rae Krummeck
V:
Lara Ogle
Swimming
C:
Natasha Ribeiro
V:
Tayla Van Der Vyver
Tennis
C:
Kendal Gorlei
Touch Rugby
C:
Carla Da Costa
CULTURAL CAPTAINS
Captain = C and Vice-Captain = V
YDC = Youth Development Council
Choir
C:
Nikita Köhler
V:
Robyn Jones
Debating
C:
Sarah-Jade Mckillop
V:
Robyn Jones
YDC
C:
Lara Ogle
Hall Management
C:
Chaney Chetty
V:
Dineo Ntsalla
Head Altar Server
C:
Claire Cottingham
Media
C:
Grace Lehnerdt
V:
Hannah Brandsma
Spirit
C:
Shaina-Rae Krummeck
V:
Carla Da Costa
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MENTORS 2015
Grade 1 Davies
Chaney Chetty & Claire Cottingham
Grade 1 Taylor
Alexandra Cholokh & Lara Ogle
Grade 2 Lange
Kendal Gorlei & Jessica Johnson
Grade 2 Hauptfleisch
Megan Fletcher & Shaina-Rae Krummeck
Grade 3 Ainsworth
Simone Hoaten & Sandiswa Mbatha
Grade 3 Oosthuysen
Tara Benzimra and Chelsea Bergoff
Grade 4 Angel
Carla Da Costa & Sarah James
Grade 4 Carrington
Tayla Creed & Samantha Stark
Grade 5 Wilkie
Amy Grey & Londiwe Zwane
Grade 5 Visagie
Monique Jackson & Courtney Sykes
Grade 6 Beetge
Amber Henry & Leah Sanders
Grade 6 Cubitt
Erin Lionnet & Akshaya Makhan
Grade 7 Köhler
Kayla Coetzee & Sisanda Nxumalo
Grade 7 Steyn
Jenna Coetzee & Grace Lehnerdt
FP Library – Mrs Concer
Courtney Pottow & Erin Wright
PREFECTS 2015
Saskia Eggers
Emma Macdonald
Natasha Ribeiro
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Sarah Fetter
Sarah-Jade McKillop
Christin Samuel
Robyn Jones
Martine Meekers
Tayla Van Der Vyver
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EXECUTIVES 2015
Head of Sports:
Charnel Ueckermann
Head of Humanities:
Zamantungwa Kumalo
Head of Junior School:
Sarah Hansen
Head of High School:
Nikita Köhler
CULTURE & HUMANITIES
Humanities Representatives 2014
SA PERFORMING ARTS:
Marianthe Panas
ETHEKWINI YOUTH CHOIR:
Paballo Kgware
KZN YOUTH DANCE:
Samantha Melis
FINALIST IN KZN JNR BEST SPEAKER COMPETITION:
Samantha Melis
FINALIST & WINNER IN KZN JNR BEST SPEAKER COMPETITION:
Sabrina Miljus
Gateway to Fame
Congratulations to Marianthe Panas for winning 2nd Place in the Gateway 2 Fame
competition last Saturday! Well done!
Art Exhibition
Our Art Exhibition evening was a great success
with a large variety of themes shown and many
diverse techniques and material on display.
Well done to our talented and imaginative girls,
especially the Matrics! A big thank you also, to
Mrs Hicks, for all her hard work preparing for the
Exhibition and for teaching the Matric girls
throughout the year, including school holidays!
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SPORT
SPORTS REPRESENTATIVES 2014
South African Representatives
SWIMMING
FIGURE SKATING
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING
Senior: Emily Visagie
Senior: Simonn Erwee
Senior: Teal Muirhead
LIFE SAVING
KARATE
GOLF
Senior: Kyéta Purchase
Senior: Tayler Brandsma
Senior: Brittney-Fay Berger
Junior: Tasmin Tennant
KZN Provincial Representatives
SWIMMING
Senior:
Emily Visagie, Natasha Ribeiro, Claudia Coppola, Tracey-Lee Meyer, Casey-Joy
Knott, Tasmin Tennant
Junior:
Stephanie Tennant, Tamryn McKie, Rachael Moreira
EQUESTRIAN
SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING
Senior:
Kedan Camps, Mikayla Leighton,
Robyn-Lee Bester
Senior:
Junior:
Jordan Coetzer, Taylor Ross, Jodi Lee
FIGURE SKATING
GOLF
Senior: Julia Durant, Alex Van Staden,
Simonn Erwee
Senior:
Junior: Nicola Van Staden
Teal Muirhead
Brittney-Fay Berger
NETBALL
Junior:
Jodi Lee (U13)
ACTION NETBALL
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
Senior: Charnel Ueckermann, Chelsea
Granger, Claudia La Fleur, Kwanele
Mkhize, Micaela Webster
Junior: Tasmin Jakins, Meghan Young, Kate
Montocchio
Junior:
Anita Janse Van Rensburg,
Carolyn Gore
KARATE
Senior: Tayler Brandsma, Savannah Brandsma
LIFESAVING
Senior: Kyéta Purchase
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KZN Provincial Representatives (continued)
TOUCH RUGBY
Senior: Naomi Maujean (U15), Hannah Maujean (U15), Tayler Brandsma (U17), Hannah Nel
(U19), Daniela Mendes (U19), Charnel Ueckermann (U19), Brittany Mowat (U19)
TENNIS
SOCCER
Senior: Kendal Gorlei, Gabriella Latham,
Samantha Schnell
Senior:
Daniela Mendes (U19)
KZN Regional Representatives / (KZN Southern Coastal) eThekweni
HOCKEY
Senior: Naomi Maujean (U14A), Sarah Rich (U14A), Bella Thompson (U16 non-travelling
reserve)
Junior: Kirsty Bell (U13C), Samantha Cook (U13C), Stephanie Phillips (U13C)
TENNIS
Senior: Kendal Gorlei, Laura Hulley, Gabriela Latham, Samantha Schnell
NETBALL
Senior: Caitlin Slade (U14), Micaela Webster (U14), Kwanele Mkhize (U14), Laura Hulley (U16),
Charnel Ueckermann (U16)
Junior: Anita Janse Van Rensburg, Cailin Prinsloo, Rachel Wilkinson
SWIMMING
Senior: Casey-Joy Knott, Claudia Coppola, Courtney Horn
Junior: Tamryn McKie, Rachel Moreira
Umlazi District Representatives
HOCKEY
Senior: Nikita Köhler (U16), Stacey Ward (U16), Kayla Jones (U14), Sarah Rich (U14), Naomi
Maujean (U14)
Junior: Kirsty Bell (U13A), Megan Coreejes (U13A), Stephanie Phillips (U13A), Samantha
Cook (U13B), Nicole Lombard (U13B), Michaela Daniel (Development)
NETBALL
Senior: Micaela Webster (U14), Laura Hulley (U16), Charnel Ueckermann (U16), Ashley
Spence (U17), Tsholofelo Maphiri (U18), Daniela Mendes (U18)
CROSS COUNTRY
Senior: Naomi Maujean (U14), Sarah Fetter (U16), Daniela Mendes (U19), Carey Glover (U19)
Junior: Tyra Fenger
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North Durban Zonal / District Representatives
HOCKEY
Senior: Jordan Beetge (U14), Kayla Jones (U14), Sarah Rich (U14), Naomi Maujean (U14),
Nikita Köhler (U16), Bella Thompson (U16), Stacey Ward (U16), Tayla Van Der Vyver
(U18)
Junior: Ashley Berger (U13B), Megan Coreejes (U13A), Courtney Hill (U13B), Cailin Prinsloo
(U13A), Tannah Swart (U13A), Nicole Lombard (U13A), Kirsty Bell (U13A), Samantha
Cook (U13A), Stephanie Phillips (U13A), Rachel Wilkinson (U13B), Michaela Daniel
(U12)
NETBALL
Senior: Jenna Coetzee (U17), Zamantungwa Kumalo (U17), Akshaya Makhan (U17), Amy
Pieterse (U18), Shenàe Thompson (U18)
Junior: Cailin Prinsloo, Olivia Springate, Jodi Lee, Anita Janse Van Rensburg.
CROSS COUNTRY
Senior: Naomi Maujean (U14), Sabrina Miljus (U15), Jessica Van Heerden (U16), Biance
Nieuwenhuys (U16), Sarah Fetter (U16), Sarah Hansen (U17), Daniela Mendes (U19),
Carey Glover (U19)
Junior: Tyra Fenger, Tamryn McKie, Emma Slack, Olivia Springate, Kyleigh Van Der Nest
SOCCER
Senior: Busisiwe Khoza (U14), Rebekah Grossi (U14), Hannah Maujean (U15), Jessica
Pretorius (U16), Brittany Swart (U16), Laura Hulley (U16), Lara Stewart (U19), Daniela
Mendes (U19)
SPORT – HIGH SCHOOL
Golf
Our Fatima team comprising of Courtney Sykes and Brittney-Fay Berger had a fantastic day
yesterday at Kloof Country Club where they played St Mary’s Kloof. They played in light
rain and made a great pairing (both girls playing below their handicaps) beating St Mary’s
very convincingly. They had a lot of fun and the final score was 23 to Fatima, 18 to St
Mary’s. Well done, girls! Great to see our young golfers out there!
SPORT – JUNIOR SCHOOL
Senior Primary Team Tennis
Hannah Bowes, Emma Stobart, Gabriella Koenig and Nicky Lombard represented Fatima in
a tennis match against DGC. The girls played well and the final result was a draw, as both
schools had won the same number of games. This is a good start Fatima Tennis players!
Keep it up!
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Grade 6 & 7 Ladder League Tennis
The following girls have entered the Ladder League this term:
Robynne Bloch
Hannah Bowes
Jayde Emanuel
Lexa Gorlei
Gabrielle Koenig
Courtney Hill
Hannah Hirst
Lauren Hohls
Ashleigh Hold
Nicky Lombard
Cailin Prinsloo
Tannah Swart
Emma Stobart
Jenna Surmon
Rachel Wilkinson
The aim of this Ladder League is two-fold. While we want to provide a competitive opportunity for
our budding tennis players, we want to also provide a platform where those who have displayed
good potential for the game, can learn the “nitty-gritties” of tennis etiquette, rules and scoring. The
girls will play three singles matches against each other each week.
On Saturday, the 18th October the first round of the Ladder League was played. However it was
called off after the first few matches due to rain. The girls are in the process of catching up these
matches at break times. It was such a pity because each player brought a good vibe to the courts,
despite the weather, and all were looking forward to lovely morning of tennis.
The results of the first few games were as follows:
Gabrielle Koenig
Lauren Hohls
Hannah Hirst
won 6 – 5 (a very close match!)
won 6 – 0
won 6 – 3
The girls aim to accumulate as many points as they can along the way, resulting in a champion
and runner-up by the end of November. The real champions at the end of this League will be the
girls who have progressed and learnt new aspects of the game. Good luck to all the girls as you get
through this tennis.
The next round of matches will be played this Saturday, starting at 9:00am.
Senior Primary Swimming
On Tuesday, 21 October, the ‘A’ Swimming team competed in a gala at Atholton Primary,
against the North Durban schools. Our Fatima swimmers were outstanding! In my short time
at this school, I have never felt a team pull together and egg each other on so positively,
and have so much FUN! I have never witnessed a team beating everyone else by half a
length and sometimes more, in so many events!
It is extremely evident that the efforts the girls have put into their off season training had
already started paying off! Well done to you all! The challenge now, is to continue building
on this solid platform, in preparation for the galas ahead. Each gala that we enter will be
more demanding and I have faith in our swimmers and their ability to rise and be noticed in
this tough arena.
Our swimmers were placed 1st in the following events:
U10 – U12:
4x25m Butterfly
U10 & U12:
4x25m Breaststroke
& the 4x25m Ladder Relay
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U11 & U12: 4x25m Backstroke
U10 – U12: 4x25m Freestyle
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I am very proud of all the girls who swam in this gala!
Kirsty Bell
Natasha Baldwin
Olivia Campbell
Nicky Challenor
Neve Cusens
Tegan De Jongh
Jayde Emanuel
Tyra Fenger
Carolyn Gore
Kate Hansen
Paige Horn
Shana Hurndall
Tamryn McKie
Daniella Moreira
Chelsea O’Brien
Regan Pearson
Aimee Roux
Olivia Springate
Rachel Van Der Merwe
Milla Van Der Sandt
Tamryn McKie (U12) participated in the Seagulls Swimming Gala at King’s Park and
achieved the following medals:
MEDAL / RESULT
EVENT
Gold
50m Breaststroke
Silver
50m Backstroke
Bronze
100m Freestyle
4th Place
200m Individual Medley, 400m Freestyle, 200m Freestyle & 50m Butterfly
100m Breaststroke
Breaststroke Relay
100m Backstroke
50 Meters Freestyle
Well done Tamryn, these results are wonderful. Keep it up!
Senior Primary Indoor Hockey
On Tuesday, 21 October, the U13 ‘A’ played an Indoor Hockey match against Chelsea ‘A’. What a
match it was! Another proud moment for Fatima sportswomen. We narrowly lost the game 2 – 3. A
wonderful start to the Indoor Hockey season!
Junior School Figure Skating
Nicola Van Staden represented KZN in the Cape Inter Provincial Figure Skating Competition this
past weekend (17 – 19 October). She was placed 2nd in the Under 10 Juvenile Girls section. She
received a Silver medal for her efforts. Well done Nicola! Keep it up!
Dancing
Giorgia Kahn took part in the Natal Festival of Dance
Competition during the holidays and achieved 1st
Place for Groups Modern Any Age, 2nd Place for
Groups Ballet Any Age, 2nd Place for Duets Ballet, 3rd
Place for Amateur Modern Solo 12 – 14 years and 3rd
Place for Modern Groups 18 Years & Under. Well
done, Giorgia! These are wonderful results!
SA Gymnastic Games – Cape Town
Kate Montocchio participated in the SA Gymnastics Games in Cape Town from
the 6 – 12 October 2014. Her results were as follows: Rhythmic Gymnastics – Gold
medal, Hoop Group – 1st Place, Individual Free Dance – Bronze medal and 5th
place in SA overall (U13, Level 5). Congratulations, Kate on these great results!
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FATIMA PTA JUBILEE BALL
(TO ORDER PHOTOS CONTACT EILEEN SAMMONS
072 954 2500 / [email protected])
“On behalf of the guests at our table, I
would like to thank the committee for
the absolutely wonderful evening on
Friday. The Ball was so very well
organised and we enjoyed every aspect
of it ~ the beautiful tables, the groovy
music, the delicious food ... It was
faultless and it was such a credit to our
beautiful school. Let’s not wait another
60 years before you host another
spectacular evening.“ ~ Chinelle Gaspar
“We danced the night
away like overgrown
teenagers and we all
relished partying with
so many fellow guests
that we knew. Well done
and congratulations again
to you and your
fabulous team”
~ Abby Waller
“Thank you for an amazing,
well organised evening.
What a special treat for us all.”
~ Marilyn Whiteford
“It was an absolutely fantastic
evening. I think an Annual (or at least
every second year) Parents Ball
would be well received.”
~ Candice Gerritsen
“Absolutely fantastic! Well done to all!
~ Anonymous
It felt like we were all teenagers again,
dancing the night away.” ~ J
Thank you to everyone
for making it such a
memorable evening.”
~ Linda Creed
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‘THE GUARDIAN’
All parents are invited to attend the free talk
by Marc Hardwick from The Guardian on
Wednesday, 29 October 2014 from 6.00pm –
7.00pm.
The following topics will be covered:
“Understanding the challenge of modern parenting compared to years ago; knowing your
child’s friends and parents; peer pressure vs the child’s level of maturity; alcohol/drug stats;
sexual consent; legislation regarding when teens are accountable for actions i.e. criminal
offences; rape vs statutory rape; cyber-crimes and sexting; parents and boundaries.
GRADE 1 – 7 SCHOOL CALENDAR
(24 OCTOBER 2014 – 3 NOVEMBER)
FRIDAY
24
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SATURDAY
25
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
26
27
Don’t forget your fruit and sandwiches for the Sandwich Drive
Grade 1 – 3 girls to be fetched at 12.30pm
Grade 4 – 7 girls to be fetched at 12.55pm
Grade 6 & 7 Study Skills Course at 1.00pm
U10 – U13 Time Trials (by invitation) at Fatima: 1.15pm – 2.45pm
Grade 6 & 7 Tennis Ladder Challenge at Fatima. Starts at 09.00am.
[By invitation]
U13 ‘A’ Indoor Hockey Tournament at Maris Stella: 8.00am – 1.00pm
Grade 1 Hockey at Riverside at 9.00am (not compulsory)
Grade 2 & 3 Hockey at Riverside at 9.45am (not compulsory)
 SP Tennis League:
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TUESDAY
28
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WEDNESDAY
29
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THURSDAY
30
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FRIDAY
31
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SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
2
3
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 A Team at DGC at 2.30pm
 ‘B’ & ‘C’ Team League Practice at Fatima at 2.30pm
PTA Meeting at 5.30pm
Grade 1 – 3 Special Assembly. All parents are welcome.
Grade 6 & & Study Skills course at 2.00pm
U12 & U13 Indoor Hockey at Danville at 3.00pm
Grade 3 Tennis vs Rosehill at Fatima at 2.15pm (CANCELLED)
Marc Hardwick Guardian Talk in School Hall at 6.00pm. All welcome.
School Mass at 7.00am. All welcome.
U10 – U13 ‘A’ Clifton Gala at 2.30pm
U12 & U13 Indoor Hockey at Danville at 3.00pm
Don’t forget your fruit and sandwiches for the Sandwich Drive
Grade 1 – 7 Mass at 7.45am
Grade 1 – 3 girls to be fetched at 12.30pm
Grade 4 – 7 girls to be fetched at 1.35pm (Week 2)
Grade 6 & 7 Study Skills Course at 1.40pm
U10 – U13 ‘A’ Umhlali Gala at 9.00am
1st Holy Communion at Blessed Sacrament
SP Tennis League:
 ‘B’ Team vs DGC at DGC at 2.30pm
 ‘A’ & ‘C’ Practice Matches at Fatima at 2.30pm
The Grade 8 – 12 school calendar is on the following page
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GRADE 8 – 12 SCHOOL CALENDAR
(17 OCTOBER 2014 – 3 NOVEMBER 2014)
FRIDAY
24
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
25
26
27
28
29
30
FRIDAY
31
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
2
3
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“In Pursuit of Truth”
Don’t forget your fruit and sandwiches for the Sandwich Drive
Grade 8 – 12 girls to be fetched at 1.00pm (Week 2)
No Action Netball matches
Indoor Hockey at Maris Stella: Times TBC
Touch Rugby at College Rovers: Starts at 2.45pm
 PTA Meeting at 5.30pm
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 Marc Hardwick Guardian Talk in School Hall at 6.00pm. All welcome.
 School Mass at 7.00am. All welcome.
 Grade 10 & 11 Exams begin
 Don’t forget your fruit and sandwiches for the Sandwich Drive
 Grade 8 – 12 girls to be fetched at 1.45 pm (Week 2)
 Golf vs Westville Girls’ High at Kloof Country Club at 3.00pm
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