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The key is knowing what efforts are worth it, and which ones backfire.1. EXPECTING THE WORSTTeenagers get a bad rap. Many parents approach raising teenagers as an ordeal, believing they can only watch helplessly as their lovable children transform into unpredictable monsters. But that sets you – and your teen – up for several unhappy, unsatisfying years together.The message we give teenagers is that they’re only ‘good’ if they’re not doing ‘bad’ things – such as doing drugs, hanging around with the wrong crowd, or having sex. Instead focus on your child’s interests and hobbies, even if you don’t under-stand them. You could open a new path of communication, reconnect with the child you love, and learn something new.

2. READING TOO MANY PARENTING BOOKSRather than trusting their instincts, many parents turn to outside experts for advice on how to raise teens. Parents can tie themselves into knots trying to follow the advice they read in books. It’s not that parenting books are bad. But rather use books to get perspective on confusing behavior, and then put the book down and trust that you’ve learned what you need to learn. Get clear about what matters most to you and your family.

3. SWEATING THE SMALL STUFFMaybe you don’t like your tween daughter’s haircut or choice of clothes. Or perhaps she didn’t get the part in the play you know she deserves.But before you step in, look at the big picture. Challenge yourself to step back and let your child know you’re there for them.

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Some parents, sensing a loss of control over their teens’ behavior, crack down every time their child steps out of line. Others avoid all conflict for fear their teens will push them away.You don’t have to do either of those things. It’s about finding a balance between obedience and freedom.

As their parent, it’s up to you to set your family’s core values and communicate them through your words and actions. That’s being an authoritative parent, an approach that helps children develop the skills they need to govern themselves in appropriate ways.

Remember, your influence runs deeper than you may think. Most teens say they want to spend more time with their parents. Keep making time for your child throughout the tween and teen years. Even when it doesn’t show, you provide the solid ground they know they can always come home to.

Your child isn’t a little kid anymore. He or she is a teen, or a tween – and it’s time to tweak your parenting skills to keep up with them. Yes, they’re probably moodier now than when they were young. And you have

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Voorpos Primary

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Ons ondersteun “slipper dag”Die leerders van Laerskool Nahoon het “Slipper dag” ondersteun en kon op Vrydag, 1 Augustus met hulle pantoffels skool toe kom. Die geld wat ingesamel is gaan aan die “Reach For A Dream” projek. Die leerders was opgewonde om ook deel van hierdie projek te wees. Selfs die juffrouens het met hulle pantoffels skool toe gekom.

Laerskool Nahoon SportdagOp 26 Julie het Laerskool Nahoon ‘n baie suksesvolle sportdag aangebied. Verskeie rugby- en netbalspanne het die dag ondersteun en ‘n dag vol pret beleef. Goeie sportmansgees was aan die orde van die dag. Selfs die juffrouens en ouers het pret gehad by die pannekoektafel.

Sportdag o/7 Bulletjies rugby. Sportdag Werkers.

Graad R - UitstappieDie gr. R-klassies het ‘n tamatieplaas besoek en meer geleer van hierdie vrug. Daar was groot opwinding toe hulle saam met die trekker op die wa kon ry.

MusiekDie gr. 4’s moes ‘n nuwe musiekin-strument ontwerp, maak en dan vir die klas van hul skepping kom vertel tydens hulle mondeling periode. Oorspronklike en interessante instrumente het die lig gesien. Dalk sien ons eendag nog van die instrumente in orkeste....

Gimnaste word gekies vir Oos-KaapspanJana Steytler, Angelique Roodt en Caitlin Higgs het op 9 Augustus deelgeneem aan die Oos-Kaapproewe vir gimnastiek. Angelique het ‘n derde plek behaal en ‘n brons medalje ontvang. Caitlin en Jana het tweede plekke behaal en ontvang silwer medaljes. Al drie dogters het volle provinsiale kleure vir gimnastiek ontvang en word gekies om aan die Suid Sone Nasionale Kompetise deel te neem waar hulle teen gimnaste van die Wes-Kaap, Boland en Suid-Kaap te staan gaan kom. Baie geluk aan die drie dogters.

Foundation Phase

Grade 3 is fun!! Komga Sports Day

Slipper Day SACEE Read Out Loud

The Foundation Phase participated in the Buckaroo colouring competition and raised R1600 for the SPCA.

Grade 3 is fun!! Mr Grunewald’s grade 3 class had a lot of fun making hats while learning about 3D shapes and also did a group oral on pollution.

Our rugby and netball players attended the Komga Sports Day on Saturday 16 August. This day was enjoyed by all and we are especially proud of our U/11 netball girls who came second in their age group.

Voorpos staff members and visiting University of Fort Hare students participated in the Slipper Day fund raiser and sported a vast array of slippers on this day.

Shenay Alexander and Darragh Gumbiparticipated in the SACEE Read Out Loud Competition. They both read beauti-fully. Congratulations to Shenay who shared first place in the Grade 4 section with a learner from Selborne.

SACEE Fun with Words Naledi Mohale, Phelokazi Tsengiwe, Sibabalwe Madayizana, Sange Tshakumane and Sith’a Sikutshwa represented Voorpos Primary at the SACEE Grade 6 and 7 Fun with Words Evening.

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George Randell Primary

Netbal BorgNTT het weereens ons netbalspan met pragtige klere geborg. Baie dankie vir jul bydrae... Ons dogters lyk pragtig!

BloedskenkmaandAugustus is Bloedskenkmaand... Die tannie het met ons kom praat oor die belangrikheid van bloedskenk. Ons moet ons ouers aanmoedig om hierdie maand baie eenhede te skenk!

FondsinsamelingsprojekTwizza het koeldrankies aan ons geborg om ons te help met ons fondsinsamelings-projek. Baie dankie vir u bydrae!

LandloopbyeenkomsSané Matthee het eerste gekom tydens die Lilyfontein landloopbyeenkoms. Welgedaan!

HokkieOnder 9 Hokkiedogters het al 3 hul wedstryde by Gonubie gewen.

ElfestGrensies spreekkoor neem deel aan die Elfest.

The Reach for a Dream CampaignGeorgie learners and teachers wore slippers to school to help contribute towards the Reach for a Dream Campaign. The work of Reach for a Dream enables children to experience a fun aspect of life, which they often don’t get to participate in because of their illness. It also inspires hope and courage and helps them believe that tomorrow is worth fighting for.

Interschool cross country raceThe George Randell marimba band entertain local primary schools as they arrived to participate in the inter-school cross country race, hosted by George Randell Primary

Annual Fun with Words George Randell Primary were the hosts of the annual Fun with Words event, with 16 local schools participating.

Natural Science and Technology projectGeorge Randell Primary Grade 4 learners built bridges as part of the Natural Science and Technology project. The aim was to build a strong structure and then analyse how it could be made even stronger.

Adults in the audience had just as much fun puzzling out the word games!

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All the grades at GPS were in full colour at the school’s recent Big Walk fundraiser. Each grade dressed in a different theme and the Grade 1’s loved being Bumble Bees while the Grade 7s’ EMS Market Day was a great success in the hall after the walk.

Big Walk fundraiser SANESAKeira Davis did her school proud when she represented Border at the SANESA Eastern Cape Inter- Schools Finals in Grahamstown. So well did she perform at this event that she has been selected to represent The Eastern Cape at the Nationals in Pretoria in October. What a great achievement!

NetballAll the GPS Netball A Teams (from U9 to U13) recently took part in a festival in Komga in which many other schools from the Border area participated. Each team played about 6 matches and a great tournament was had by all. The Under 9’s were proud winners of their age group!

NetballOur Hockey girls have had a busy season with some pleasing results. The Under 9 girls in the picture proclaim that they live up to their triple F slogan of FAST, FABULOUS and FURIOUS!

Ubuntu Society On Tuesday 29 July the Stirling High Ubuntu Society hosted their annual celebration of Xhosa Culture. Entertainment included Sarafina, Junior & Senior Girls’ Dancers, Choral & Dramatic items and to make the event even more exciting, the Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle was in attendance.

The Green Earth Journey The Stirling Eco Club and Drama Club teamed up to present a play called “The Green Earth Journey” in their bid for attaining a Green Flag status for three years of sustained effort as an eco-school and to celebrate World Days of Action. The Eco-Schools Programme is an international programme of the Foundation of Environmental Education (FEE) and is active in 51 countries around the world. The programme is aimed at

creating awareness and action around environmental sustainability in schools and their surrounding communities as well as supporting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the national curriculum. The Southern Hemisphere came on board last year and Stirling High School will be one of the first South African schools to take part in this student led action for a more sustainable world.

Stirling Girls’ Water Polo Three U18 Girls’ Water Polo players Megan-Jane Thompson, Tayla Louw and Nina Cressey, along with coach Bevan Manson have been chosen to represent South Africa at the FINA World Women’s Youth Water Polo Championships in Madrid, Spain from 25 - 31 August. Pre-tournament warm ups took place in Slovakia.

From L-R: Megan-Jane Thompson, Nina Cressey, Tayla Louw

U14 A Rugby team unbeatenHonour , passion , commitment and attitude. These are the four words that summarise the fantastic season the Stirling U14 A rugby team has had. Unbeaten and playing wonderful rugby the boys left everything on the field. Memorable victories against Queens, Grens , Cambridge and Hudson will live long in the memory of the supportive parents and loyal Stirling supporters. A special congratulations must go to Sakhe Dingile (wing) for scoring over 20 tries this season and Morné Coetzee (lock) for leading from the front with his physicality and rugby know-how. Morné Coetzee

6th Vocal Celebration The annual Vocal Celebration took place on 18 & 19 August at the Guild Theatre. Ms Armour and the Stirling A Capella Vocal Group returned from the World Choir Games in Latvia with great inspiration to share their experiences with the greater East London audience. The evening showcased the many talented singers at Stirling, a teacher/student band and the Stirling dancers.

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Hudson Park Primary/High School7AUGUST 2014

Ironman Challenge Back on TrackAn Update from Mr Hansen It is with great excitement that I inform everyone that my Ironman challenge is back on track. Working in an environment with such caring people does make a difference and it made me realize how special this school and its staff are. I would also like to thank the following companies for their generous sponsorship towards this event: The Bike Hub for sponsoring a bike, Active Attitude for a year gym contract, Time Clothing for the lovely cycling and training kit and Shaun Weldon for the Tri bars for the bike. There are a few items that I still need, so if you or your company would either like to sponsor or donate towards an item, please contact me via my email below. Please can you support me in this fundraiser, as it means a lot to me to be a part of this school and to be able to give something back. I am opening the competition again and will let it run until this week Friday 22 August, so come

up with a name for this fundraiser and win R1000. To enter send your answers to my email address lyhansen@hpps.co.za. My blog will be up and running, so if you want to follow my thoughts please do. If anyone has ideas that will help raise funds in anyway please let me know as I am open to suggestions.

Eco Club and Outreach Group Zoo VisitThe Grade 7 Outreach Group joined forces with the Eco Club and ELAW to visit the zoo on Friday, 15 August.

Learning about capacity in Grade 2

Grade 3 Beach DayNetball Champions!The U13A netball team was once again crowned the Amathole Champions of the year. These girls were enthusiastic, motivated and have a passion for netball. Their dedication to the game and to each other was evident throughout the season and especially during the tough matches.

Back row: E. Nduku, Z. Nesi, S. Ntanjana. Middle row: A. Njeza, J. Marillier, S. Manora. Front row: A. Mtimkulu, A. Mc Connachie.

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Lilyfontein School

Lilyfontein hosts Cross Country at Senati

SACEE Poetry Competition

Coastal Erosion Field Trip

Grade 10 Adventure Camp

Pre-Primary Creepy Crawly ThemeLilyfontein School hosted a cross country meet at Senati (near Crossways) this year

due to renovation of our own cross country course. Over 300 children took part from 23 different schools. Lilyfontein runners were particularly excited to be running on a new and challenging cross country course. Obstacles included roots, logs and uneven surfaces. Add to this the wild life obstacles -buck, monkeys and plenty of cows and the rainy weather conditions and reasons for the excitement become obvious. True to form Lilyfontein School dished up a real adventure!

• U7 Boys: 2nd Erik Le Roux• U7 Girls: 1st Logan McLaren• U8 Boys: 2nd Timothy Page• U9 Girls: 3rd Megan Emslie• U10 Boys: 2nd Gabriel Kriel, 3rd Joshua Niemand• U10 Girls: 1st Nastasje Bremer• U11 Boys: 1st Ross Nicholson• U12 Boys: 1st Jethro Kriel• U16 Girls: 1st Kenia Jordaan• U17 Girls: 1st Nicki Jackson

Grade 5, 6 and 7 learners took part in the 2014 SACEE poetry competition. They were rewarded for their amazing poetry writing with gold and silver awards.

The grade 9’s walked the coastline from Nahoon Reef to Eastern beach to see the cliffs, caves, arches, stacks and stumps they have been learning about in their geography lessons.

Research conducted at Lilyfontein shows that adventure-based activities equip learners with certain meta-cognitive strategies that will help them to be better problem solvers, to cope better with decision-making and to develop their ability to handle anxiety. The objective of the Grade 10 camp is to test all the skills that have been taught through the Lilyfontein Adventure programme from Grade 1. Teams paddle, navigate, build shelters, hike, make decisions as a team, complete a bush first aid task, archery, raft building, rock jumping, complete team initiative challenges, light a fire with only a flint and abseil 100m.

The Lilyfontein Girls off to a flying start. U10 boys chasing the pack.

Every day is an adventure at Lilyfontein.

It’s not all rock climbing and having fun – there’s work to be done too. Joshua Trollip, Tiaan Coetzer, Ntuthuzelo Mbadi and Ramudzuli Mulaudzi hard a work.

Cameron Lewis, Uzile Ngumbela, Angus Pietrucci, Joe Roberts, Denzel Boya, Simone Harnden, Yolanda Shabangu and Illonka Eayrs stand in the shelter they built from what they could find in their environment and will sleep in for 2 nights.

Jerusalem Pantshwa eases himself over the edge for the 100m abseil.

Back row, L-R: Ethan Jackson, Calen Janse van Rensburg (Gold), Jade Underwood, Rozanne Kruger. Front Row L-R: Alastair Connet (Gold), Kirsten Nash, Lisa van der Heide (Gold) and Holly Mellin. (Absent Heath Röhm (Silver).

Teams race to start a fire with only a flint and what they can find in their surroundings.

The Pre-Primary recently had its Creepy Crawlies theme and invited Sean the bee keeper to talk to them about how important bees are in the production of our food.

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Paddlers excel at Kowie Intercity ChallengeOn 16 August the Lilyfontein paddling team took the Kowie River and really showed their mettle.

Congratulations to (from L-R ) Teo Bosazza U10: 3rd, Luke Langfield U9: 1st, Manie Smalberger U9 3rd and Ross Nicholson U9 6th in his first ever paddling event.

Grade 5 Soil Erosion project

The Grade 5’s took some time out of the classroom to see some real-life examples of soil erosion on the school grounds.

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Beaconhurst Primary/High School9AUGUST 2014

National Slipper Day

Foundation Phase Concert

Beaconhurst ICDL Afrikaanse Olimpiade Visit by Traffic Department

Buffalo City Eisteddfod

Grade 8 Sport Achievers

Earlyact Club Visits EL PetpalsOn Friday, 1 August, we supported Reach for a Dream’s National Slipper Day. It was very interesting to see all the different types of slippers. The weather was quite cold, so we all really enjoyed having warm, cozy feet! Some people wished that we could wear our slippers every day!

The Foundation Phase learners went on a trip around the world in their concert, Power for the Planet. Aliens came down to earth with a power crystal which would give one country a power supply until the end of time. Each class had to try to convince the aliens that their county should get the crystal. In the end the winning country was South Africa! Every Foundation Phase learner from Grade R to 3 participated and great fun was had by all. Even the teachers did a dance!

At Beaconhurst we have been running a Registered International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Centre for over 10 years. Many students have completed the course successfully at our centre. Adults as well as learners from other schools are welcome to do the course (that takes place after hours) at our centre.

The Benefits of having an ICDL qualification:• Internationally recognised qualification• Improved job and study prospects• Proven increase in productivity• Reduction in IT support costs• Increased essential IT skills levels• Increased confidence in computer use• Reduced stress levels• Platform to higher-level IT education

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‘n Graad 10 - leerder van Beaconhurst Skool, Marco van Greunen, het aan die ATKV se Nasionale Afrikaanse Olimpiade deelgeneem. Hy het stof in die oë van baie ander Oos-Kaap deelnemers geskop toe hy die tweede plek in die provinsie losgeslaan het. Dit was Marco se eerste deelname aan die senior Olimpiade en Beaconhurst is baie trots op sy uitmuntende prestasie.

On Wednesday, 20 August 2014 Buffalo City Traffic Officer Joloza and Jabu the Jackal visited all the learners at Beaconhurst Primary. The learners were divided into grades and were given practical demonstrations on road safety. Traffic Officer Joloza gave the instructions and rules of the road and Jabu the Jackal assisted our learners with crossing the road.

High School Results:Gold + = 8Gold = 13Silver + = 10Silver = 11

Primary School Results:Pupils from Grade 1 to Grade 7

received the following awards at the Elfest in the English Language Section this year:Gold Plus – 4Gold – 29Silver Plus – 14Silver – 11Bronze – 1

David Greener participated in a Border Short Course Gala and we are proud to announce that he achieved a:• Gold – 400m Freestyle• Silver – 200m Butterfly and 200m Freestyle• Bronze – 200m Individual Medley

Tiffany Scott has once again made us proud by receiving 6 certificates at the BCA prize giving for her achievements at Level 1. She also competed in the BCA short course gala and received the following medals:• Silver – 200m Backstroke and 400m Freestyle• Bronze – 200m Breast stroke• Tiffany also competed in the EC cross country champs on 2 August and finished in 8th place.

The Beaconhurst EarlyAct Club visited EL PetPals on Friday, 8 & 15th August. EL PetPals is a local Animal Sanctuary that was formed to help homeless animals in the East London area. While in the care of the organisation, the animals receive: comfortable, clean and warm sleeping quarters, nutritional food (all supplied to them through donations), de-worming, and tick / flea treatment and adequate vet care. The children donated food, toys and blankets to the sanctuary. They also got to interact and play with the many dogs and cats at the shelter. EL Petpals can be contacted on the following numbers:Sue Kriel: 0828508935Ruth van Rooyen: 083 249 9372Directions:Turn in towards Evergreen on the Old Gonubie Road, drive straight and follow the signs to farm 5C.

Gymnastics trials

CHOC Challenge

Dance Championships

Dance! Waveski Surfing

SA Junior Tennis Cross Country

Rebecca Henderson and Jessica Sparg took part in the Eastern Cape gymnastics trials in Uitenhage this month. Jessica came 1st in her age group, in level 3, and received a silver medal. Rebecca came 5th in her age group, in level 2, and received a gold medal. Both girls received full Eastern Cape colours and have been selected to join the Eastern Cape Gymnastics team.

Mrs Keth and Mrs Stockenstrom both sat behind bars to raise money for CHOC as part of our joint Clarendon Schools community outreach fundraiser where we raised R 100 000 for CHOC at Vincent Park on Women’s Day. Mrs Griffiths provided the crowds with entertainment from the Music Department. Caitlin Schmidt and Caela Gobel delighted the crowds with their courageous vocal performances. Annabella and Olivia Connelan’s violin duet, organised by Mrs Knott was also a resounding success. We applaud the girls efforts. We also wish to thank our sponsors Mugg&Bean Vincent Park, Wild Coast fm and The Go! and Express for their contribution toward making the event the success that it was.

Kristen Stockenstrom (Grade 5), recently danced in the South African Highland Dance Championships in Johannesburg. She won 3 Gold and 2 Bronze medals and the Highland South African Champion in her Novice Category. She also won the same title last year in her Beginner Category. On the same weekend, she represented the Eastern Cape as part of the team at the SA Inter-Provincials, also in Johannesburg, where she won a Silver and 3 Bronze medals, coming 3rd overall in her section.

Kimberley Cameron recently returned from Los Angeles, where she danced 4 solo’s and achieved medals for each dance! She was also awarded the following: 3 month scholarship at Millennium dance school which is the top studio in LA.• 1 gold medal for hip hop.• 3 bronze medals for the other 3 dances.

Shanna Copeland was awarded Honours for Waveski Surfing.

In 2012 : Represented Border at the South African Championships. Placing 3rd in the Ladies Division.In 2013: Again represented Border, and placed 2nd in the Ladies Division. In 2014 Shannon was selected for the South African Waveski Surfing Team which took part in the World Waveski Titles in Durban. Here Shannon achieved 5th place in the Ladies Division and was placed 1st in the Ladies Tag Team Event against Australia, France and the United Kingdom. Shannon was awarded the Junior Women’s Trophy at the World Championships.

Emma Marx is in New Orleans representing the SA Junior Tennis Team on tour in America. We look forward to her safe return and commend her on her dedication and hard work.

Jenna Breetzke - Awarded Bronze at the Eastern Cape Cross Country Championships.

Rebecca Henderson and Jessica Sparg who have been selected to join the Eastern Cape Gymnastics team.

Recorder group serenading Mrs Keth and Mrs Stockenstrom whilst they sat in jail for CHOC.

Kristen at SA Champs 2014 with her trophy.

Emma Marx with Mr le Roux as she leaves for New Orleans.

Clarendon High School celebrated their 1111th Founders’ Day on

15 august. Patricia Glyn provided the girls, Old Girls and guests with a riveting and thought-provoking address.

She has released a book entitled “What Dawie Knew”

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Clarendon School for Girls

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TennisMerrifield Tournament on 22 & 23 August 2014 at Selborne Park:Selborne College 1st Tennis Team comprising of Antonio

De Sousa, Ryan Little, Luke Hickman and Kai Daniel Brittnell participated in the Merrifield Tennis Tournament this past weekend. Results were as follows: Selborne 1st Team beat Invitational Border Team (6-0)Selborne 1st Team beat Grens (6-0)Selborne 1st Team drew Merrifield (3-3)Selborne won the tournament on a total game count, 56 - 44. Special mention of Antonio De Sousa and Ryan Little, for winning all their singles and doubles matches.

RugbyLilyfontein Sevens Cup - 23 August 2014 at Lilyfontein:Selborne College entered there hostel 7’s team, Norton House, into the Lilyfontein Sevens Cup for the second year. Norton

House retained the Lilyfontein Cup by beating Grens (38-10) in the final.

GolfBorder Junior Golf:Congratulations to the following Selbornians on being selected to represent Border Junior Golf at the Hexangular Tournament at Kingswood Golf Course, George in October 2014:U17 Riley NaudeU19 Gareth Larken Daniel Bunting

AthleticsSelborne College Inter-House Athletics Competition held on 19 August 2014 at Jan Smuts.1st Rees 154.52nd Malcomess 1483rd Crewe 115.54th Fuller 855th Perry 56Congratulations to the following

Selbornians who broke records on the day:Khwezi Mtoba broke the triple jump record of 13.55m that has stood since 1998 with a jump of 14,07m.

Robert Lyons broke the shot put record of 13.82 m that has stood since 2010, with a throw of 14,63m. Robert holds the shot put record at Selborne College in all age groups, from U14 to U19.

SquashLeague Matches played on 18 August 2014:Selborne College A beat Stirling A (17-0)Selborne B lost Stirling B (7-13)

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Port Rex Technical High School

Selborne College Sport Results

Port Rex Technical High School has its roots in the Technical Section of the East London Technical College [1928 - 1968]. In 1968, day scholars of the Technical and Commercial divisions separated from the Technical

College to form the East London Technical High School and the East London Commercial High School.

Mr. Kenny Clayton and Colonel Graham Du Toit together with the P.R.O. from the East London Technical College display a copy of

the original poster which advertised the opening of the Technical College 0n 6 February 1928.

In 1974, on a suggestion by the then headmaster, Dr Johan Brittz, the East London Technical High School changed its name to Port Rex Technical High School. Dr Brittz was influential in the design of the current Port Rex school badge.

By the early 1980s, the premises in Lukin Road had become too cramped to house three separate educational institutions. The De La Salle College [1935 - 1976] in Devereaux Avenue became available and was bought from the Irish Catholic Brothers for R 6 million. Dr Brittz was again influential in negotiations with the

Public Works Department so that the De La Salle property was allocated to Port Rex Technical High School. After major extensions amounting to R 3 million, the pupils and teachers trekked to the new premises on 9 August 1982.

In 1983, Mr Piet Venter was appointed as the new headmaster, he was then succeded by Mr Neville Rudman in 1997 and the current headmaster Mr Rob Piderit was appointed in 1999. The school colours, Cambridge University blue and maroon have an interesting history. Mr Lorton, early Head of Technology at the East London Technical College studied

at the Imperial College in London, where maroon was worn. Similarly, Mr Shannon, early Head of Commerce at the East London Technical College, studied at Cambridge University, hence the colour blue. Our motto, “Mente-et-Manu” ~ meaning “With mind and hand”, has its origin in the old East London Technical College. The four Sports Houses : CHRISTOPHER, BISSEKER, COWIE, and BOWIE were named after four Board Councillors who oversaw the East London Technical College and contributed much to Technical Education in the Border Region.

A BRIEF OUTLINE OF OUR HISTORY

Founders’ Day 2014 held on 15 August 2014 was a special occasion for staff, learners and Old Scholars. We paid tribute to past pupils and staff members who have contributed to the development and good name of our school by the laying of wreaths.

Mr Clarence Randall, the Head Prefect of 2004 and Mr Graham Cowley, also an Old Scholar, were our guest speakers. They entertained us with stories and incidents that occurred long ago encouraged our learners to work hard and believe in themselves in order to be successful in the future.The festivities consisting of a finger lunch and reminisces in the hall were followed by a fun-filled Derby Day against Stirling High School later in the day. Indeed, an unforgettable day.

Founders’ Day Celebrationsby Mr E Terblanche

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Cambridge Primary

Picking up litterGrade 3’s helping to pick up litter: Our grade 3 learners helped to put litter where it belongs.

ELSMA Music festivalThe ELSMA Music festival was held on the 12th of August at Hudson Park high school, here you see Carlyn Matroos, Charissa Chan and Tariq Ernstzen playing in our schools percussion band.

BowlingThe Cambridge High School Bowls Team pictured here with past pupil, Deon van der Vyver who represented South Africa at the recent Commonwealth Games and achieved a Gold Medal in Bowls. He recently addressed the school at an assembly.

FNB Classic Challenge The Flash Mob which entertained the spectators at the Cambridge-Hudson Park. FNB Classic Challenge which was hosted at Cambridge High on 23 August 2014.

Both the 1st Team Rugby and the 1st Team Netball won their challenges. The Rugby was a nail-biter with Cambridge running out victors 17-15 and the Netball team won their encounter 26-18.

Pictured above: 1st Team Rugby Captain, Lusanda Badiyana (left) and Agcobile Bota, 1st Team Netball Captain, receiving the Classic Challenge Trophies from the FNB Representative.

Mr Nigel Webber, pictured after his last rugby match as a coach, after having coached for 48 years. Mr Webber will be retiring from teaching and coaching at the end of 2014. Thank you, Mr Webber, for your years of dedicated service to Rugby at Cambridge High School.

Left: Lusanda Badiyana, going over to score a try during the Cambridge – Hudson Park FNB Classic Challenge which took place on 23 August. Cambridge won the encounter 17-15.

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