Newsletter 02/2015
29 January 2015
Dear Parents, Guardians and Learners
I believe that the true strength of an organisation and
in this instance, our school, lies in its ability to unite
when difficult circumstances or challenges arise. This
week is no exception, following the report on Carte
Blanche.
Consult our Counselling Newsletters
Our Counselling Newsletters are filled with information
and advice on managing teenage-related issues
including substance abuse. You can find past issues
under the Newsletter section of our website:
http://www.randparkhigh.co.za/news/news.html
We trust that you received the school’s communique,
on Monday, confirming our zero-tolerance approach to
substance abuse and our position following the
broadcast of this programme on M-Net. We once
again reiterate that the safety of our learners is an
absolute priority, and under no circumstances will we
tolerate any behaviour that has the potential to bring
our school into disrepute.
We have been overwhelmed by the support received
from parents and learners who have provided written
and telephonic encouragement and endorsement of
the school’s zero-tolerance policy.
While we are disappointed that our school was
mentioned in the report, despite no evidence being
provided to substantiate claims made, we
acknowledge that the rise of drug and substance
abuse in society is a growing problem and exposing
those elements who are involved in this illegal activity
is absolutely essential.
You are reminded to contact our Educational
Psychologist, Ms Lana Kleingeld, should you wish to
obtain more information about substance abuse or
require assistance.
A WILKE
PRINCIPAL
In this week’s newsletter…
Announcements and News ...…………..... Page 2
Top 10 Merit & Academic Awards ………. Page 3
Sports News and Results ………..………. Pages 4-5
Advertisements ...………………...……….. Pages 6-7
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS
Good Reason to Celebrate!
Looking for Career Information?
The University of Witwatersrand presented a Course Pass
Rate Report to Rand Park High School this week,
confirming that 223 former Rand Park High School
learners had enrolled for the 2014 Academic Year, of
which 88.55% passed their Courses. 60% of our former
learners obtained First Class passes (which requires a
75% achievement).
Representatives from the following tertiary institutions
will address learners at Break in C2 during the first term:
Three notable individual achievements were mentioned:
 Sarah Anderssen obtained the Faculty of Health
Sciences Prize for the Best Student in
Occupational Therapy, Year 1.
 Shanal Nair achieved a Merit Prize for Year 2 studies
in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
 Dana Wassman achieved the Jean Blair Medal in
Physiotherapy.
University of Pretoria – EBIT Weeks
CONGRATULATIONS!
Parent Talk – 5 March 2015
All parents are invited to join us for our first Parent Talk for
2015 on the following topic:
How to help my child reach their potential
and be successful
Date
:
Time :
RSVP :
5 March
18h00
[email protected]
by 27 February.
**An invitation will be distributed closer to the time**
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Thursday 5 Feb
Thursday 12 Feb
Thursday 19 Feb
Thursday 26 Feb
Thursday 5 Mar
LISOF (Fashion)
UCT
Design School of SA
Swiss Hotel School
Travel Learning Centre
The Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and
Information Technology at the University of Pretoria
presents two EBIT Weeks during the school holidays for
Grade 9-12 learners. Please diarise this year’s events,
as follows:
 EBIT Week 1
(Engineering programme only)
29 March – 1 April 2015
 EBIT Week 2 (Engineering and Information
Technology)
5 July – 8 July 2015
Prospective students are offered the opportunity to
obtain information regarding all the disciplines offered in
the EBIT Faculty. Learners are introduced to the
practical and theoretical aspects of all Engineering and
Information Technology disciplines to help them make
sound career choices.
Apply online to attend this event by visiting the
webpage: www.up.ac.za/ebitweek.
Snapshots taken at our Inter-House Gala - 20 January 2015
TOP 10 MERIT & ACADEMIC AWARDS
Congratulations to our Top 10 Merit Learners for 2014…
GRADE 8
1 Teaghan Stoop
2 Megan Rosslee
3 Robyn Erwee
4 Rachel Els
5 Matthew Richardson
6 Aerin Buitendag
7 Denver Lawson
8 Michael Moore
9 Wandile Sebothoma
10 Jenna Kombol
GRADE 9
1 Richard Kaldenberg
2 Shannon Lesser
3 Amy Tebbit
4 Nicole Riley
5 Kirsty-Lee Walker
6 Megan Cartwright
7 Jordan Macfie
8 Cameron Drotsky
9 Tiandra Nain
10 Jenna Harpham
GRADE 10
1 Danae van Jaarsveld
2 Samantha Smith
3 Richard Matthysen
3 Tayla Degger
5 Kyra Palmer-Jones
6 Darren Sidwell
7 Kirstyn Zoutendyk
8 Gabriella Murdoch
9 Chad Sidwell
10 Khanyisile Gumede
GRADE 11
1 Tiffany Johnson
2 Justin Philp
3 Caylin Walker
4 Bryce Buitendag
5 Joshua Ashwood
6 Bradley Parry
7 Natalie Arnall
8 Reece Bahnemann
9 Roxanne Gieske
10 Warrick Bredenkamp
… and to our Top 10 Academic Learners for 2014:
GRADE 8
1 Robyn Erwee
2 Tamryn Visagie
3 Megan Rosslee
4 Veronica Shanoudy
5 Kholofelo Zondi
6 Serusha Naidoo
7 Seshnie Naidoo
8 Bradley Mitchell
9 Melissa Matthysen
10 Cailla Bester
GRADE 9
1 Jordan Macfie
2 Kira Courtaillac
3 Vanshikha Taparia
4 Nicole Riley
5 Shannon Lesser
6 Roxanne Kampers
7 Sarah-Kelly Houston
8 Amy Tebbit
9 Arno Nieuwenhuizen
10 Storme Johnson
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GRADE 10
1 Keabetswe Zondi
2 Saigan Mc Neill
3 Nthabiseng Pule
4 Kirstyn Zoutendyk
5 Angelique Meyer
6 Khanyisile Gumede
7 Kelda Perumal
8 Kaylagh Quinn
9 Kyra Palmer-Jones
10 Richard Matthysen
GRADE 11
1 Shannon Meinel
2 Emma Parker
3 Warrick Bredenkamp
4 Brandon Lang
5 Caylin Walker
6 Alexis Oosthuizen
7 Dominique Pereira
8 Emily Bernhardt
9 Aimee Potter
10 Samantha Loggenberg
SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS
Cricket
Rand Park 3rd Team vs Youth
Development Team
Wednesday 21 January:
Rand Park batted first scoring 159 all out
Youth batted second scoring 104 all out
Rand Park won by 55 runs
2nd Team vs Fourways High 2nd Team
Rand Park batted first scoring 127 for 4 in 20 overs
Fourways batted second and were 26 all out
Rand Park won by 101 runs
Notable performances:
Denian Reid took 4 wickets for 1 run in 2 overs
Nikeel Mathura took 3 wickets for 2 runs in 1.5 overs
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Friday 23 January:
Notable performances:
Ucaylan Chetty scored 47 runs
Brad Redgment took 4 wickets for 19 runs in 6 overs
Sean Bakker took 3 wickets for 22 runs in 6 overs
Rand Park U14A vs St Martin’s U14A
St Martin’s batted first scoring 310 for 7 in 30 overs
Rand Park batted second scoring 151 all out in
24 overs
St Martin’s won by 159 runs
U16A vs Curro Aurora
Rand Park batted first and scored 94 all out
Curro Aurora batted second and were 82 all out
Rand Park won by 12 runs
Notable performances:
Damarin Rich scored 77 runs from 31 balls
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Notable performances:
Cameron Brunner took 3 wickets for 15 runs
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Saturday 24 January:
Rand Park 1st Team vs St Martin’s 1st Team
Rand Park batted first scoring 110 all out in 30 overs
St Martin’s batted second scoring 111 for 5 in 34 overs
St Martin’s won by 5 wickets
Rand Park 2nd Team vs St Martin’s 2nd Team
St Martin’s batted first scoring 92 all out
Rand Park batted second scoring 96 for 3 wickets
Rand Park won by 7 wickets
Notable performances:
Xander Steyn scored 32 runs off 8 balls
Hockey Sponsor Acknowledged
We gratefully acknowledge the generous financial
support provided by Associated Compliance which
will be used to purchase the playing kit for the Girls’
First Hockey Team, for the 2015 season. The team
will wear the playing kit with pride! Thank you for
your support.
http://associatedcompliance.co.za
SPORTS NEWS & RESULTS
Water Polo
Inter-School Gala
Friday 23 January:
Thursday 22 January:
Results from The Reef Cup:
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Rand Park 1 Team vs Kingsmead : Won 4-1
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Rand Park 1 Team vs St Mary’s
: Lost 6-1
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Rand Park 1 Team vs St Dominic’s : Lost 3-2
U/14A Girls vs Parktown Girls
U/14A vs Parktown Girls U/14
and U/15 mixed team
: Lost 9-1
: Lost 2-4
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Boys’ Water Polo:
Saturday 24 January:
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The 1 team boys played against Edenvale Club which
comprises players who have already left school.
There is no age limit imposed on participants.
Rand Park won 11–4.
Sunday 25 January:
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The 1 team boys played a friendly against Fourways High’s
st
1 team.
Rand Park won 13-5.
A Team:
Northcliff High
Fourways High
Rand Park High
Pecanwood College
Deutsche Schule
Bryanston High
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 SAMANTHA FURNISS: Clinical Psychologist, Randpark Ridge. Psycho-Educational Assessments for general
academic/learning difficulties, subject choice and career assessments. Psychotherapy for children and adolescents.
Contracted to most medical schemes.
Contact Sam for further information on 072-597-7125 or email:
[email protected].
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Cnr Eastwood & Knoppiesdoring Street, Randpark Ridge. For the best prices on quality Schoolwear, Skate and
Surfwear and Stationery. Efficient and friendly service. All uniform in stock. Open 7 days a week. Contact us on:
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 RED DOOR MUSIC STUDIO: Taking Singing, Piano or Keyboard lessons will develop your creativity and confidence.
For lessons in the comfort of your own home, or at our studio in Bromhof, please contact Amy Calf at Red Door Music
Studio. 083-337-2702 / [email protected] / www.joburgmusic-lessons.co.za.
 FAVOUR TRANSPORT: For school drops. Areas serviced as follows: Weltevreden Park, Little Falls, Ruimsig,
Randpark Ridge, Radiokop, etc. Contact: Maryann on 079-099-3121.
 BANTING SUPPORT: Courses for beginners or ad hoc sessions for those needing help. Created by Sally-ann
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 EXTRA TUITION: Grade 3 – Grade 12. Individual/group lessons in Mathematics, Afrikaans and English, offer by
patient teacher with 20 years’ experience. Quality education; encouraging results; competitive rates. Contact:
Martina on 072-341-1325 / (011) 793-1640 / [email protected]. Qualifications: B.Sc (Hons); B.A. (UNISA),
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 JUSTINE CONSULTANT: For all your Justine products and monthly specials, contact Mona on 082-222-7141.
 FOR SALE: Debs Dress/Wedding Dress; size 36-38; price R2500. Contact Janine on 082-510-0105.
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