Newsletter #4 | 1 March 2019

Dancing the night away…

The Rand Park Dance Festival was held last Friday. This is an annual event that showcases our learners’ dance capabilities and talents across various genres. Participation is voluntary and subject to auditions. The festival is independently adjudicated and certificates are presented to our top dancers/performers. Congratulations to the following learners on their success:

1. Top Dancer – Saskia Pan (pictured right) 2. Best Hip-hop Female Dancer – Ayanda Khumalo 3. Best Hip-hop Male Dancer – Caden Jacobs 4. Best Hip-hop Duo/Group – Bam Ncetani, Sne Hlope & Langa Hlope 5. Best Hip-hop Choreography – Andrew Van Heerden 6. Best Hip-hop Outfit/s – Mabunga Malumo 7. Best Contemporary Dancer – Kyla Swart 8. Best Contemporary Choreography – Hannah Hill 9. Best Contemporary Outfit – Kayla Lee Dixon 10. Best Dancer in Another Genre – Saskia Pan 11. Best Dance Duo/Group overall – Neena Van Rooyen and Nicolas Strous 12. Dancer with the most potential – Caitlin Smith 13. Best Newcomer – Tatum Azevedo

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Important Notice Traffic Control

We have received several complaints from our neighbours and community members regarding parking and traffic issues in the roads surrounding the school during peak school drop-off and pick-up times. As we are unable to change the road infrastructure to cope with the volume, we request that all parents, school transport providers as well as learners refrain from obstructing driveways and the entrance to the school. Learners are reminded to be mindful of the traffic and to use the pedestrian crossings.

Uniform Reminders

Skinny pants are not part of the official school uniform and therefore are not permitted.

Bomber jackets may only be worn between April and September each year.

Generic white shirts may not be worn. Only the official Rand Park white school shirt which has been tailored for girls and boys is permitted. This shirt has the Rand Park badge embroidered on the left pocket.

Fast Food Deliveries during School Hours

Learners have been advised that they may not order fast food for delivery to the school during school hours and/or

break.

Open Day Civvies Tickets

Learners are required to wear their school uniform on 9 March 2019 for our Open Day and all-sports Derby versus HeronBridge and CBC Boksburg. Civvies tickets will be given to learners who arrive in school uniform. Learners must collect the tickets from the Leaders on duty at the flagpole area that morning between 08h30 and 10h30. Tickets not collected will not be distributed after this time. Learners with tickets may wear civvies on Monday,

11 March.

Our Grade 8 Public Speakers participated in the Public Speaking Festival held at Rand Park on 13 February. The teams presented a 15-minute speech based on a title from a teen novel as the basis for the topic. Team One comprised Thando Mdakane (Chairperson), Daphne Alona, Shrya Chetty and Akiria Chetty and their chosen title was: “I am the messenger.” Team Two comprised Christopher Davies (Chairperson), Zhara Reeken, Kera Rankoe-Ramadiro and Lishaya Chetty and their chosen title was: “Peculiarity”. The adjudicator commended our teams on their entertaining and informative speeches and also stated that they worked well together to create a logical flow of ideas. The results were as follows: Rand Park High (1) - B Rand Park High (2) - A Crawford College Lonehill (1) - A Crawford College Lonehill (2) - A Maragon (1) - A Maragon (2) - A

Our Grade 9 Public Speakers participated in the Public Speaking Festival held at King’s School West Rand on 21 February. The teams presented a 15-minute speech based on a title from a teen novel as the basis for the topic. Team One comprised Amy Castrillon (Chairperson), Shikara Bharat, Melissa Buchholz and Erin Pillay and their chosen title was: “City of Lost Souls”. Team Two comprised Anjali Bauchoo (Chairperson), Kemaiya Govender, Kyria Kabeya and Danielle Barnard and their chosen title was: “The Memory Book”. The adjudicator commended our teams on their insightful and thought-provoking presentations. She also applauded Amy Castrillon for being one of the best chairpersons she has ever witnessed in the competition. The results were as follows: Rand Park High (1) - A Rand Park High (2) - B+

King’s School West Rand - B

Reddford House Blue Hills - B+

On 14 February our Grade 12 learners participated in the Speech and Drama Festival held at Reddford House. The team had to select an existing meme to suggest a topic. Rand Park’s chosen meme was “A Longing Look” and the team comprised Robyn Strydom (Chairperson), Jade Werner and Mirriam Maparivana. The results were as follows: Rand Park High - B+

De La Salle - B+

Reddford Northcliff - B GRADE 12 – TROPHY TEAM On 20 February our Grade 12 Trophy Team presented a 15-minute speech on “Artificial Intelligence.” The team comprised Layla Khan, Kimera Govender and Jordan Henry. According to the adjudicator from the Speech and Drama College (SA), the team was engaged throughout the presentation and they approached the topic from a variety of intriguing angles that was both fascinating and informative. They were also commended on their confidence, use of personal anecdotes and excellent teamwork. The results were as follows: Rand Park High - A

St Catherine’s Florida - A+

Northcliff High - B+

Trinityhouse Randpark - A De La Salle - B+

Congratulations to all

our teams.

PUBLIC SPEAKING FESTIVALS

CRICKET AWARDS

Senior Player of the season: Bryan Robinson Junior Player of the season: Jack Loram and Steven Robinson 1st Team Best Bowler: Benjamin Du Preez Best Batsman: Bryan Robinson 2nd Team Player of the season: Christopher Loos Best Batsman: Amukelani Baloyi Best Bowler: Tyran Nadar Most Improved: Matthew Burrows U15A Player of the season: Jack Loram Best Batsman: Matthew De Klerk and Tyrique Sathiah Best Bowler: Robert Gradie and Camron Govender U14A Player of the season: Steven Robinson Best Batsman: Bryce José Best Bowler: Jeremy Coles U14B Best Batsman: Luke Smith Best Bowler: Christopher Lloyd

Congratulations!

WATER POLO AWARDS

Team of the season: 1st Team Girls Junior Player of the season: Rachel Kruger Senior Player of the season: Kyla Moolman 1st Team Best Attack: Nikki Murgatroyd Best Defense: Courteney Pienaar Most Improved: Paige Carter Most Vesatile: Angela Graham 2nd Team Top Goal Scorer: Catherine Davidson Best Defense: Kirsty Jones Most Committed: Charlotte Kelly Most Valued Player: Erin Horwood U15 Best Attack: Tia Willis Best Defense: Riley Eadie Most Improved: Nicole Wallett Most Committed: Sabrina Forman U14 Best Attack: Tyler Roberts Best Defense: Myra Strydom Most Improved: Khanyisile Kubeka Most Dedicated: Sahara Pennel Player of the season: Kayleigh Williamson

Team of the season: 1st Team Boys Junior Player of the season: Robert Graham Senior Player of the season: Christian Schoeman 1st Team Best Attack: Kyle Strydom Best Defense: Dominic Horwood Most improved: Keenan Campbell and Cayden White 2nd Team Best Attack: Wade Wiegand Best Defense: Matthew Pitout Player of the season: Luke Berry U15 Best attack: Jack Poyner Most Versatile: Rhys Meyer and Jason Green Most improved: Connor Melvin Player of the season: Michael Stanton U14

Best Attack: Aydin January Most Versatile: Cian Hoban Most Improved: Ethan Lesser

Player of the season: Robert Graham

Equestrian The SANESA Gauteng West Inter-Schools Equestrian Qualifiers commenced on 9 and 10 February. Six Rand Park riders took part in the first qualifier event. Many of the riders were attempting higher level classes compared to last year, and proved that hard work and dedication do pay off. Well done to all of you and your horses for a magnificent performance! Results as follows:

SPORTS RESULTS

SPORTS RESULTS

Girls’ Tennis Tuesday, 19 February

A Team vs Helpmekaar C Won 45-36 B Team vs Helpmekaar D Won 60-21 Tuesday, 26 February

A Team vs Roedean C Won 41-10 B Team vs Roedean D Lost 23-28 Wednesday, 27 February A Team vs Kingsmead C Won 44-19 B Team vs Kingsmead D Won 33-30

Cricket Wednesday, 20 February vs Sacred Heart 1st Team Rand Park batted first and scored 235 for 5 wickets in 20 overs Sacred Heart batted second and scored 44 all out Rand Park won by 191 runs Notable performances: Timothy Langa scored 56 off 39 balls and took 2 wickets for 2 runs Tashan Chetty scored 43 off 35 balls Tyler Glasson scored 72 off 29 balls Bryan Robinson took 2 wickets for 5 runs Joshua Lerm took 2 wickets for 9 runs Saturday, 23 February vs Linden 2nd Team Linden batted first and scored 197 runs Rand Park batted second and scored 82 all out Rand Park lost by 115 runs

Orienteering Congratulations to the following learners who have been selected for the Orienteering Finals that will be held on Monday, 4 March at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens: Tarryn Otto Tannah Bester Elizabeth Buitenhuis Tanna Bailes Jessica Pick

Megan Rushworth

Boys’ Tennis Friday, 8 February A Team vs King David Linksfield Lost 42-57 B Team vs Hyde Park A Won 56-21 Monday, 11 February C Team vs Northcliff E Won 50-49 Monday, 18 February

C Team vs Trinityhouse RPR Won 64-35

SPORTS RESULTS

Boys’ Water Polo 15 – 17 February - U14 Inland Cup

vs St John’s Lost 0-16 vs St Benedict’s Lost 5-8 vs St Alban’s Lost 6-10 vs Reddam Helderfontein Lost 2-6 vs KES Lost 2-14 vs St Peter’s Lost 2-8 Friday, 15 February vs Fourways U15 Lost 4-5

2nd Team Won 8-7 1st Team Won 9-7 Saturday, 16 February 1st Team Pecanwood Tournament vs Pecanwood Won 12-4 vs Saheti Lost 1-2 vs St Dunstan’s Won 5-1 Final vs Saheti Lost 5-6 The boys placed 2nd overall Wednesday, 20 February vs Krugersdorp Juniors Won 7-1 1st Team Won 19-4

Tuesday, 26 February U15 vs Saheti Won 7-3 The team placed third in the League and

received bronze medals.

Girls’ Water Polo U14 Crawford Tournament vs Fourways Lost 4-5 vs St Mary's Lost 2-9 vs Kingsmead Lost 0-15 vs Kingsmead U13 Lost 4-5 vs Crawford Lonehill Lost 0-16

Friday, 15 February vs Fourways U15 Won 6-1

21 – 24 February 1st Team Old Petrian’s Tournament

vs Springfield Won 4-1 vs St Anne’s Lost 4-5 vs Roedean Lost 2-8 vs Fourways Won 6-2 vs Westerford Lost 1-6 vs Pearson Lost 1-8 vs Kingsmead Won 2-1 vs St Mary’s Lost 1-5 vs Kingswood Lost 3-6

We placed 16th overall out of 28 schools

Inter-High Swimming Gala Wednesday, 27 February Redhill 797 points HeronBridge 769 Rand Park 626 Helpmekaar 579

Reddam 370

CLASSIFIEDS

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EDU CORE SOLUTIONS: Grade 10 – 12 Mathematics and Physical Science extra lessons. There is no quick fix when it comes to preparing for the upcoming school year. Learners should enroll as early as possible to get ahead in the year. In these group lessons we cover all the essentials, provide helpful summaries of all the crucial concepts, tackle really useful worked examples as well as prepare your child for tests and exams. We also offer Matric Exam Revision Workshops which are held during the school holidays. For more information, please email janine@educoresolutions.co.za or contact Janine on 083 650 2938.

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