November 2018 Volume 1; Issue 36

Fourways High School

Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence! In 1988, a ‘farm school’ was opened in the grounds surrounding Norscot Manor. Today, we stand before the now prestigious Fourways High School on its 30th birthday. The FHS we know evolved from humble beginnings. In the short 30 years, the school has advanced into one of the most highly respected government academic institutions in the country, and has played a fundamental part of over 50 000 lives. Fourways displays admirable inclusivity through the incredible variety of sporting and cultural opportunities offered. Far from the ‘farm school’ of the 1990’s, Fourways now boasts world class facilities and equipment and has continued to evolve, incorporating the latest technology and resources to best prepare learners for the “real world”. However, the most commendable characteristic of FHS is its ability to create a family from a vast diversity of individuals. Fourways High School becomes a second home to its students. This year, on the 30th Birthday, we celebrate the opportunities that were created in these classrooms, the lives that have been changed on these school grounds, and the difference that has been made within these walls. In 2018, we celebrate every parent who furthered the growth of the school, every learner who represented the FHS Legends, and every dedicated staff member who nurtured this school into the success it is today. Happy Birthday Fourways High School! (Editorial by: Robyn Bayne) Wishing everyone safe and happy holidays.

College of Digital Photography inspires FHS photography club

The College of Digital Photography started out in 2007 with the desire to teach, motivate and inspire aspirant photographers to “get it right”. CODP provides a dynamic range of high quality part-time photography, video and editing courses. In 2012 they evolved to cater for those interested in pursuing photography as a career by developing a 6-month photography programme. As of 2015, they have campuses in both Saxonwold and Fourways, which are run by passionate, professional photographers. CODP has helped people from all walks of life to pursue their photography passions. This year, they did just that for Fourways High School by generously donating money towards our photography club’s new t-shirts and inspiring our talented photo team to reach for the stars. Along with a monetary donation, the college also donated a Fundamentals Course voucher worth R4500. After holding an in-house photo competition. Caleb John won the voucher with his stunning sunset photo. Congratulations to Caleb, and a BIG thank you to everyone at the College of Digital Photography for lending a helping hand and for inspiring our talented photographers. For more information about the college and the courses they offer, visit www.codp.co.za or pay them a visit on their upcoming open days at the Saxonwold campus on Friday 30th November from 15:00 – 21:00, and at the Fourways campus on Saturday 1st December from 09:30 – 13:00.

ATHLETICS

Potch Top 30 By Marcel Viljoen What a year of athletics it has been! Not only has Fourways retained ranking as one of the top schools in the co-ed schools athletics league but has also participated in a few other new competitions. As with every year there has been a few new kids on the block and we are very fortunate to have had a strong grade eight showing on the athletics tracks this year! The athletics team did not go unnoticed to outsiders and received an invitation as “emerging athletics school” to the Potch Top 30 meeting. This honour was grabbed with both hands and for the first time we were part of this meeting, widely acknowledged as the largest of its kind in the world. With over 2000 athletes representing more than 70 schools, the calibre of this two day meeting was never in doubt. A large percentage of the top junior athletes in South Africa represented their respective schools at the meeting. Quite a few of our athletes achieved personal bests including Jessica Lee (grade eight) who made the jump from sprints to the 1500m in a stunning run. Another grade eight athlete, Ethan McDougal, produced the school’s best performance of the weekend when he scored 993 points on the ABSA tables for his 200m sprint! In addition his 400m sprint not only produced another personal best, it was the second best performance of the weekend for Fourways. Two other Fourways athletes also scored over 800 points – Joshua Flanagan (100m and 200m) and Nadya Stolarczyk in the 800m girls U15. Fourways finished 17th in the B category and we are already planning towards a top 10 performance in 2019! On behalf of Fourways High School, we would like to thank Mr. Marvin Borkus of GEA Africa – South Africa for generously sponsoring branded t-shirts to facilitate our athletes and coaches. Your generosity in this regard is greatly appreciated and highly regarded by all involved. Yours Sincerely, Mrs. Jodi Selesnick (Marketing Manager).

Full results:

Joshua Flanagan Matthew Dinner

Name Event Result

Aerin Brombacher Long jump 4.27m Amber Shelley Discus 20.36m Amber Shelley Shot put 9.32m Austin Manada 100m 12.48sec Christian Masuku 1500m 4m57.22sec Ethan Mc Dougal 200m 23.82sec Ethan Mc Dougal 400m 53.99sec Ethan Thorpe 1500m 5m15.88sec Gary van Staden 1500m 4m59.29sec Gary van Staden 800m 2m16.47sec Jack Walther 100m 12.14sec

Jack Walther 200m 24.30sec Jessica Lee 1500m 5m43.94sec Joshua Okeke 200m 25.74sec Joshua Flanagan 100m 11.40sec Joshua Flanagan 200m 22.72sec Joshua Okeke 100m 12.46sec Lara Langton 100m 13.99sec Lara Langton 200m 28.27sec Lubo Zlatev 1500m 5m01.11sec Lungisa Masondo 1500m 4m49.19sec Matthew Dinner 400m 52.95sec Megan Borkus 800m 2m47.85sec Megan Borkus Long jump 3.63m Morgan Peché 200m 30.02sec Morgan Peché 100m 15.06sec Mpendulo Masondo 1500m 6m32.35sec Nadya Stolarczyk 1500m 5m07.70sec Nadya Stolarczyk 800m 2m24.29sec Nicholas Van Zijl 1500m 4m41.07sec Nicholas Van Zijl 3000m 10m04.30sec Siya Thebidi 1 mile 5m30.26sec

Slayden Van Staden 300mh 44.89sec

Slayden Van Staden 400m 59.28sec

Slu Ngubane Shot put 6.45m

Tristen Nel 400m 54.84sec

INTERACT

What an incredible afternoon spent at St Janes Orphanage with the Interact Club! Thank you so much to all our FHS Legends, parents and staff for your generous donations. They have injected such joy into the difficult daily lives of these kiddies. We will be returning in December 2018 to assist again. Please e-mail Mrs. Dros (drosk@4ways.co.za) if you would like to get involved.

FUTSAL TOURNAMENT FINAL

U19 bronze medal winners, beating Beaulieu College 8-3. Massive

congrats team! (photo credit Mrs. H Weir-Rodin)

U15’s drew 7 all in a penalty shootout vs Crawford Lonehill. The team played with heart, well done! (photo credit Mrs. L Klingenberg)

DEBATING

Fourways High School Junior Debators took part in the Gauteng Schools Debating Board’s Provincial Tournament where they won and are now Provincial Junior Champions. Congratulations to Ropafadzo Zharere, Chisumino Momburere, Shreya Moodley, Abraham Thaio and Alexandra von Loggenberg on this achievement. Ropafadzo then ranked first in the province while Chisumino ranked fourth. Both learners will be representing Gauteng at the National Schools Debating Championships later this year.

Fourways High First Team Debaters took part in the Gauteng Schools Debating Board’s Provincial Tournament. They made it all the way to the final where they narrowly lost to Roedean. Congratula-tions to Boipelo Mangatho, Thuliganyo Madumo, Andrew Bradfield, Sanam Mojarad Maharaj and Kerry Backes. Ethan Swanepoel( right of Boipelo) must be congratulated for being selected to trials for the Gauteng squad along with Thuliganyo and Boipelo. Thuliganyo and Boipelo have been further selected to represent the Province at Nationals to be held at the end of the year.

FHS APPLAUSE

Congratulations to the following pupils on their achievements at the first round of the National Eisteddfod for 2018/2019: - Aimee Muha 1 x Diploma - Iain Webb 2 x Diplomas - Connor Nery 3 x Diplomas - Jasmin Ferreira 7 x Diplomas In addition, Connor was invited to perform at the 5th National Eisteddfod Showcase for the Joburg North Region on the 31st October 2018.

Soccer Dinner Premier Awards:

Best Goalkeeper of the Year Michal Kartapanis The Golden Boot Award: Jean-Pierre Pascal Junior Player of the Year (shared award) Jean-Pierre Pascal Leandro Sain Senior Player of the Year: Simon Dube

AWARDS

Media Centre Monitors

Team Award for Service - Thabisa Mcanyane

Merit for Service - Kayleen Govender - Sinethemba Lubelwana - Tayla Wright - Aeryn Shanahan - Tlotlano Ndamase - Mikayla Pillay

Debating

Honours - Boipelo Mangatho - Kerry Backes

Full Colours - Thuli Madumo - Sanam Mojarad Maharaj - Boipelo Mangatho - Andrew Bradfield - Kerry Backes - Ethan Swanepoel

Half Colours - Martin Kanev - Jordan Scott Junior Colours - Ropafadzo Zharere - Chisumino Momerume

- Abraham Thiao

- Shreya Moodley

- Alexandra van Loggenberg

- Tshire Madumo

- Maxine van Loggenberg

- Philani Muvarariwa

Merit Certificate - Lwazi Makwanazi - Heinz Klingenberg

- Philani Muvarariwa

Public Speaking

Full Colours

- Robyn Bayne

- Ivan Low

- Ezra Wowor

Half Colours

- Reuben De Kooker

- Carissa Rossouw

- Keyura Pather

- Kelly Williams

- Thulagango Maduma

Journalism

Full Colours

- Robyn Bayne

- Shania Richardson

- Jordan Scott

Half Colours

- Gabriella Turner

Equestrian

Full Colours Megan Brooker Team Award Stuart Ballantine

Katarina Gardiner

Junior Colours Emma Spiers

Servitium Optime Full Colours Robyn Bayne

Volleyball

Full Colours

- Limpopo Molife

- Sarah Shabalala

- Siphosethu Gadu

- Shaylee Krumples

- Andrea Popara

Half Colours - Sanam Bhoola

Team Award - Kelly Williams

Merit Certificate - Michelle Gadzikwa - Shanice Reddy

Full Colours Shaylee Krumples Half Colours Amber Ritchie Team Award - Jordan Edwards - Leslie Ntshoe - Jack Frazer Merit Certificate - Chloe White - Joseph Pritchard

Athletics

Service

Half Colours for Sports Scoring Angela Kilfoil

GENERAL

Please invite any past pupils or teachers you know to join the Official Fourways High Alumni Group. No matter where in the world they may be. Keep an eye out for some exciting news soon! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Muller on the birth of their son Leonidas Hans Muller. May you be filled with much joy and happiness. Sending Miss Janse van Rensburg many congratulations blessings on the occasion of her wedding which is taking place mid-December 2018. Wishing you and your future husband a lifetime of happiness together.

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FOURWAYS

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23 November 2018

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Fine Textured Weatherguard Std Colours 20L R790

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Alison Raleigh is a Registered Psychometrist and Certified Counsellor offering the following services:

- Grade 11 & 12 Career Assessments - Grade 9 Subject Choice Assessments - Adult Career Assessments - Educational Assessments - Concession Assessments - School Readiness Assessments - General IQ Testing - Study Skills Workshop - Reading and Spelling Therapy - Counselling

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