Tame times bedfordview jan 2015

Volume 03, 13 January 2015, Week 03 Delivered every Tuesday Tel: 011 862 8500 Fax: 011 869 7335

TWO TIME WINNER OF THE ANNUAL EKURHULENI AWARDS: BEST PRINT MEDIA Bedfordview & Edenvale

A FRESH APPROACH TO LOCAL NEWS

tameTIMESHeather [email protected]

Like any good mom, Veronica Breedt would always do her utmost to ensure her child is safe and happy. However, a recent experience at Edenvale General Hospital has left her feeling helpless as a mother - although the hospital has ruled out negligence in its handling of this case. This is her story:Breedt’s daughter, 36-year-old Chantel Butler, recently visited the hospital to see a doctor because she was in so much pain. After four visits to

the facility over a six-week period, treatment for her condition had still not commenced. Eventually, she was in so much pain the family sent her to her father in Ireland for treatment, where she was diagnosed with kidney, lung, liver and colon cancer. She is now being treated at last, but her condition is severe.Breedt has many questions, wondering how it was possible for doctors to overlook the seriousness of her daughter’s condition, delaying treatment, and whether an earlier diagnosis would have made a difference. “At her first appointment on15 October, she was left to wait in pain for hours before being attended to,” said Breedt. “She was eventually given a urine and HIV test and after the tests, told she was fine and she was sent home with no medication.”A week later, after her pain had worsened, Butler returned to the hospital. Again, she was left to wait in pain. Breedt eventually

intervened, urging doctors to see her daughter who was suffering in the waiting room. A doctor eventually attended to her and did X-rays and blood tests. “The doctor told her to wait another a week for the results. She went home again, still in pain.” Eventually Butler was sent for CT scans and when the doctor saw the results, he said he

suspected cancer and said Butler would have to go for a biopsy in two weeks’ time. “She was in so much pain and discomfort, I sent her to her dad in

Ireland for medical care,” said Breedt. She said an emergency operation

had to be done soon after her daughter arrived in Ireland as her condition was so bad. She told tame TIMES the experience had been very difficult for the family and her daughter felt bitter and angry about the way she had been handled. “There is no sense of urgency in the hospital at all. Patients should be treated with the speed and efficiency they deserve.”She believes patients should exercise their rights if they do not feel they are receiving proper medical care at hospitals. “It is your constitutional right to proper and dignified medical care,” she said. The determined mom recently returned from a visit to her daughter in Ireland. She remains deeply committed to her daughter: “Love you Chantel. You are in our daily prayers,” reads her Whatsapp profile.

... the hospital has ruled out negligence ...

IN OUR THOUGHTS: Chantel Butler and mom, Veronica Breedt. * Photo supplied.CONTNUED ON PAGE 3

tame TIMES 13 January 2015

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Once again it is the rainy season and it is time for big game viewing on our highways and byways. For those who could not afford a trip to the Kruger National Park over Christmas, this is great news. Your holiday destination choices might have been limited to Romania (remain here) or the Garden Route (from your front yard to your back yard), but all you really need to enjoy the urban wildlife of Jozi is access to our roads via either public or private transport, and big five game viewing is yours for the taking. First on the list is the elephant pothole. This is any lesion in the road surface too large for the average sedan to fit between its wheels. It forms either from one of those cracks in the tarmac that mysteriously mutates into a monster after a few November rainstorms or it is created when heavy traffic encourages a few adjacent potholes to coalesce into one huge crater in the road. The second largest pothole is the lion. As the king of the beasts, this one naturally attracts the most attention. It is generally deep enough to damage tyres and wheels, but its diameter will always fit comfortably between the wheels of ordinary sedans driven by alert motorists. When in traffic, you will always spot it if you keep your eyes on the brake-lights and steering patterns of the drivers in front of you. It was in honour of this category of

pothole that the bumper sticker “I’m not drunk – just avoiding potholes,” was printed.The third category of road lesion that pothole-watchers will want to look out for is the rhino. This is the easiest to spot. It is always sign-posted with poles, red-and-white striped tape or other creative methods, such as brightly coloured pizza boxes on sticks or home-made signage. This is what makes it a rhino pothole – because no traffic can pass over it to enlarge it, its future is endangered. Hyena potholes are generally small, but interesting. Named after the scavengers of the bushveld because they are patched with odd bits of tarmac, filled with sand or gravel but never properly fixed with proper materials - they lurk in odd corners of the roads and display furtive behaviour.The fifth kind of pothole is the most dangerous because it is invisible. During heavy rains, any of the above four categories can mutate into this cruel and cold-blooded reptile. So, be wary when driving on unknown roads in the rain - the crocodile pothole lurks under rain puddles, dragging tyres under the water and gnawing on the rims. So stay alert, stay alive and stay out of potholes!

Opinion Piece by Palesa Yates

Two generators were among the stolen items recovered by Edenvale police during an arrest made early on Wednesday morning last week (7 January).Edenvale police’s crime prevention officer Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts said four men, aged between

30 and 40 years, were arrested by the police after their vehicle aroused suspicion while being driven through the Avenues in Edenvale. He said the men were wanted for various house break-ins and thefts in the area. He said generators were among the hit items on the list of household goods deemed valuable by criminals, as they were easy to resell.

Thieves get power smart

HOUSEHOLD CONSUMERS’ LEAGUE MEETINGJoin a group of concerned local residents to discuss consumer and household-related issues and enjoy a guest speaker presentation and sumptuous tea.When: 14 January, from 9.30amWhere: Bedfordview Library AuditoriumContact: 083 352 0282

FREE TAX WORKSHOPSThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) will be hosting free tax workshops for residents.When: 15 (provisional tax), 22 (income tax) and 29 January (small business), 9 to 11am.Where: The SARS offices,

Van Riebeeck Avenue, Edenvale.Contact: 011 861 5610.

MOUNTAIN CLEAN-UPHelp Bedfordview residents clean up the Bill Stewart Nature Reserve area.When: 1 February, from 11.30amWhere: Bill Stewart Nature Reserve (gate at the top of Hilltop Road, Dawnview) Contact: 082 450 0128

WARD 20 MEETINGThis will include a presentation on the proposed Regional Spatial Development Framework.When: 4 February, from 6pmWhere: Bedfordview Library Auditorium, Hawley Road, BedfordviewContact: 082 450 0128

ABC LADIES CLUBA vibrant group of women meet for an indulgent breakfast and guest speaker presentation.When: 12 February, from 10amWhere: Mercure Hotel, BedfordviewContact: 082 449 0492

God works all things for the good of those who trust in Him. All things? Maybe while you were on December break, you noticed some potholes in the road. Maybe it wasn’t even that you were looking out for them, but rather that your tyre got caught in one - and so you had to notice, whether you wanted to or not. As you revved your car to free your tyre, you might have muttered under your breath, “Another year … more potholes!”It is guaranteed that news staff and ward councillors throughout the

country will receive many, many reports of potholes needing attention in 2015. Each year has its own potholes. Still, every now and then, a pothole surfaces which challenges our view of things and reminds us, that even the worst of things can be transformed – sometimes overnight.A very special pothole in Hawley Road, Bedfordview was pointed out to the tame TIMES by Mike Ryan, owner of Ryan Nurseries in December. It wasn’t that it popped a tyre or tripped up a pedestrian that made it catch everyone’s attention. Rather, three goldfish were found swimming in it (see photo above, right). It is suspected the fish were carried into the pothole from a nearby fish pond during heavy storms. The fish have since been removed and have found a new home at the nursery, but their presence in the Hawley Road pothole was not in vain. They are a reminder that unexpected miracles can happen – from a pothole to a fishing spot overnight. They are also a reminder to keep our sense of humour despite life’s challenges and to seek creative solutions. Other than as a fishing spot, there are many other inventive ways to use a pothole, as suggested online: as a dog wash, for a bubble bath, as an ice bucket, as a baptism pool.This year, give your potholes to the Creator and He will do something creative with them. He is able to work all things out for your good – that challenge, that mistake, that fear … all things. If nothing else, keep your sense of humour in 2015 and continue to trust. Here’s to a year of transformation!

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8 vs 28).


Heather [email protected]

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Edenvale General Hospital CEO Dr Norman Patrick Kernes said he had discussed the matter with the hospital’s clinical manager, and had reviewed Butler’s hospital file. “Chantel Butler attended the hospital on 15 October last year and was seen and examined. No ‘special investigations’ were done at this time. A sonar and chest X-ray were booked, and blood taken.” He said the chest X-ray had been reported as “normal,” but the sonar showed certain abnormalities. “Following this, a CT scan was requested. Chantel was then referred to surgeons and her blood test results released, showing abnormalities.” He said she was then booked in for a CT scan of her abdomen

and bowel and following this, was diagnosed with cancer and subsequently booked in for a biopsy. “Once a firm diagnosis had been made, this was to be confirmed histologically, as is the norm,” said Dr Kernes. He said Butler had gone for treatment in Ireland with all the investigative and diagnostic work having been done at the Edenvale General Hospital, with a firm and focused diagnosis. “This is vastly different from queing at a general out patient department (OPD) and describing symptoms for the first time to an OPD doctor, who initiated the diagnosis being made. The hospital does not support the claims of medical negligence, which on review did not occur. We wish Chantel Butler well.”

Grand car prize given out in Bedfordview

BIG WINNER: Abdulhai Ismail was announced

the winner of the Mochachos Win A Car Promotion. Here,

he receives his grand prize, a Chevrolet Spark, at

Mochachos, Bedfordview.

As part of their community outreach, Bedfordview police officials recently attended the graduation ceremonies of numerous creches in the Elandsfontein area.Bedfordview police spokesman Sergeant Mduduza Nhlabathi said: “We do our best to encourage interaction between children and policemen. They need to know we aren’t scary and are their friends. When this trust relationship is built, they are more likely to report crime and speak out in cases of abuse or injustice, even as adults.”He said the children were excited to have the police at their graduation ceremony and that Bedfordview policing officials would be scheduling more school visits this month, as it was January and the beginning of the school year.

Heather [email protected]

CELEBRATIONS: Bedfordview police officials recently extended their support to Elandsfontein youth by attending graduation ceremonies at various creches.

Edenvale police have asked motorists not to park their cars in the roads outside townhouse and flat complexes in the area when visiting.Edenvale police station’s crime prevention officer Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts said criminals were targeting cars parked outside cluster house complexes in this manner. He said these crimes had escalated since the year had begun and warned car owners to remain vigilant in keeping their vehicles secure at all times.

Don’t park in the road

December was a “surprisingly quiet” month for the Edenvale police. This according to Edenvale police’s crime prevention officer Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts who said, despite the general business of 2014, criminal activity petered out towards the end of the year.“2014 was a busy year. We were very concerned about violent crime in the area but made many arrests in this regard,” he said. These arrests, he believed, directly impacted the December crime statistics, resulting in a quiet season with respect to criminal activity.

Police report a quiet holiday season

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An 85-year-old woman from Texas was arrested for allegedly kidnapping her neighbour’s cats and making them into fur coats. (firsttoknow.com)

A woman from Iowa faces thirty days in jail after sending a box of cow poop to her neighbours because they kept complaining about her barking dog. (firsttoknow.com)

A family was driven from their suburban St. Louis home by thousands of venomous spiders that fell from the ceiling and oozed from the walls. (www.nuttynewstoday.com)

A family was driven from their suburban St. Louis home by thousands of venomous spiders that fell from the ceiling and oozed from the walls.

A 23-year-old man from Oldsmar, Florida decapitated his mother on New Year’s Eve all because of a chore he did not want to complete. (www.wfla.com)

A heavily pregnant woman was barred from using the toilets in a fast food restaurant. She was told she could not use the washrooms until her boyfriend paid for their food. (www.nuttynewstoday. com)

A STINKER OF A SITUATION

NO RELIEF UNTIL YOU PAY UP

(www.nuttynewstoday. com)

THOUSANDS OF PROPERTIES TO BE COVERED BY THE SEAAn estimated 7 000 properties around England and Wales will be sacrificed to rising seas over the next century, BBC news reports say. These s t a g g e r i n g figures were released by the Environment Agency. (BBC.com/news)

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News reports allege as many as 10 000 bottles of alcohol were confiscated from visitors to Cape Town beaches by local authorities over the holiday period.The reports say that Capetonians and tourists flocked to the Cape Town beaches this holiday season, many of them hoping to knock back a few cold ones in the sun.However, the long arm of the law put an end to their drinking plans with the confiscation of thousands of bottles of alcohol.(iol.co.za)

Twelve people were killed after two gunmen stormed the offices of satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, France on Wednesday. Among those killed was the magazine’s editor, Stephane Charbonnier. A police officer was gunned down in the street as the men fled the scene. By Thursday an 18-year-old had handed himself over to police and the two suspected gunmen had identified in the media as brothers Said and Cherif Kouachi. On Friday the brothers were gunned downed as they fled a warehouse north of Paris, firing at police. Shortly afterwards in eastern Paris, police stormed a supermarket where hostages were held by a gunman with reported links to the brothers. The gunman and four hostages died. (NoW.com)

Charlie Hebdo attack AIRASIA PLANE CRASH: PINGS DETECTED IN SEARCH FOR BLACK BOXIndonesian search-and-rescue teams have possibly detected signals from the black box of AirAsia flight QZ8501, raising hopes that investigators will soon obtain key clues on why the plane went down.The pings were detected on Friday morning, 12 days after the plane went missing over the Java Sea while carrying 162 people from Surabaya, Indonesia to Singapore. Searchers have pulled 46 bodies of the plane’s passenger and crew from the water, as well as a scattering of debris. No survivors have been found. (theguardian.com)

Reigning Miss South Africa Ziphozakhe Zokufa left South Africa this week for Miami where she is representing SA at the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant on January 25. Zokufa, a 23-year-old model and TV production student from Port Elizabeth, was crowned the new Miss South Africa in December after Rolene Strauss won the Miss World title in London. Zokufa was her first princess. (Entertainment.iafrica.com)

Miss SA is headed to Miss Universe

Last week a 47-year-old man shot his 45-year-old wife dead at the Parkview Police Station before killing himself. They were allegedly filling in domestic violence forms when he excused himself to fetch his reading spectacles from his car. He came back with his revolver instead and shot his wife. While police were trying to remove the gun from his grasp, he shot himself fatally in the upper body. (sourced from News24)

BUSINESSES BRACE FOR POWER CUTSBusiness is bracing itself for more disruptions in the coming week as the end of the festive season is set to put a further strain on Eskom, which warned on Wednesday that the risk of power cuts was rising as the reopening of mines, factories and schools loomed.South Africans have enjoyed an uninterrupted supply of electricity for close to a month, thanks to the year-end holiday lull. It gave Eskom a chance to do much needed maintenance work and the opportunity to replenish its depleted diesel fuel supplies and water reserves for the pumped-storage schemes which use water to generate electricity. (iol.co.za)

MURDER-SUICIDE AT COP STATION

BECAUSE THEY ARE FUSSY EATERS AS

A RESULT OF BEING UNABLE TO VOMIT. One of the main functions of vomiting is to purge the body of toxic

substances. Because rats cannot vomit, they have other strategies to defend themselves against toxins - like super-sensitive

food-avoidance learning. When rats discover a new food, they taste a little, and if it makes them sick they scrupulously avoid it, using their

acute senses of taste and smell. [http://www.ratbehavior.org/vomit.htm]

Back to the Future Part II might have been entertaining, but it definitely got many of its predictions for 2015 wrong! Among its grandiose predictions of 2015 were hover boards, flying cars,

futuristic clothing styles and high-tech fax machines!

A glimpse into 2015 from Back to the Future Part II It’s not every actor who has the longevity to work with the likes of

both Alfred Hitchcock andQuentin Tarantino. But Rod Taylor had it.The Australian actor, whose leading-man looks and solid presence kept him working in Hollywood for six decades, died on Wednesday at the age of 84. The news was announced by his daughter Felicia Taylor, a former CNN correspondent. Though he racked up dozens of film and TV credits over the years, Taylor was perhaps best known for starring opposite Tippi Hedren in The Birds, playing an eligible bachelor who catches the eye of a socialite and then ends up having to protect her and his family from a squadron of murderous birds in the Hitchcock classic. (eonline.com)

The Birds star Rod Taylor dead at 84

BECAUSE THEY ARE FUSSY EATERS AS A RESULT OF BEING UNABLE TO VOMIT.

One of the main functions of vomiting is to purge the body of toxic substances. Because rats cannot vomit, they have other strategies to

defend themselves against toxins - like super-sensitive food-avoidance learning. When rats discover a new food, they taste

a little, and if it makes them sick they scrupulously avoid it, using their acute senses of taste and smell. [http://www.ratbehavior.org/vomit.htm]

It’s not every actor who has the longevity to work with the likes of both Alfred Hitchcock andQuentin Tarantino. But Rod Taylor had it.The Australian actor, whose leading-man looks and solid presence kept him working in Hollywood for six decades, died on Wednesday at the age of 84. The news was announced by his daughter Felicia Taylor, a former CNN correspondent. Though he racked up dozens of

best known for starring opposite Tippi Hedren in The Birds, playing an eligible bachelor who catches the eye of a socialite and then ends up having to protect her and his family from a squadron of

The Birds star Rod Taylor dead at 84

BECAUSE THEY ARE FUSSY EATERS AS

RATS ARE HARD TO POISON,


MARCHING INTO ADULTHOOD: St Benedict’s College Matric learners step into their new lives as school- leavers.

Education Special

Congratulations 2014

Matrics

Seven 2014 Matriculants, among them learners from St Benedict’s College and Bishop Bavin School in Bedfordview, recently embarked on the adventure journey of a lifetime as part of Project Colour.Together with a support team, the boys set out to travel 3 500km across South Africa in the most unsuitable transport, “the humble tuk tuk,” to raise money for St Francis Care Centre in Boksburg, a hospice and Aids care centre. Their route started at the care centre on 27 December and their journey ended in Cape Town on 11 January. They travelled along the lesser known roads through Welkom, Ladybrand, Durban, the Garden Route, Karoo and finally Cape Town. The trip was not only about fun and adventure, but included stopovers at charitable organizations. It was inspired by a similar tuk tuk race through India in which competitors were required to raise money for charity. In this case, the boys decided to explore their own country and took on the challenge to see if the humble tuk tuk could make the challenging journey. The boys arrived well-prepared, armed with tools and spares to keep the tuk tuk running. “Originally, we wanted to take part in a similar adventure in India, but this proved to be too costly. We then thought if we brought the

same idea to South Africa, we could make it more relevant, raise money and create an event that would provide a sustainable income for local charities for years to come,” said Ayrton Da Silva, founder of Project Colour. Other schools making up the determined team included St John’s College and Beaulieu College. All seven boys – bar one – live in Ekurhuleni and are committed to helping community projects in their area. The boys have all been friends for years, mostly through their sporting connections. Da Silva, along with Thomas Coward and Sebastian Julicher, all rowed internationally. Brenden Crawford is currently in the South African swimming team. Michael Greeff is the geeky, but good-looking glue that holds the team together, Lebo Mota is clearly the comedian and Ruan de Lange is the tough guy who takes on difficult situations. Tuks tuks may be common in Asia but are only just catching on in South Africa. They are small and compact and have the tiniest of engines – they are glorified lawnmowers really. Other than a small roof, they are open to all weather conditions, which is why they are not usually used on long journeys. The boys’ wish was that the quirky and novel looks of the tuk tuks would attract attention wherever they went. They hope their initiative will become an annual event, to provide a sustainable income for charities across South Africa.

MOTIVATED: Michael Greeff, Sebastian Julicher, Ruan de Lange, Thomas Coward and Ayrton da Silva from Project Colour


24 distinctions in total, 97% pass rate,90% Bachelor pass and 7% Diploma pass.

2 A’s & 1 B 2 A’s & 4 B’s 2 A’s

2 A’s & 4 B’s 4 A’s & 3 B’s 2 A’s & 1 B

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Dominique McBride

Qianqian Cheng

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7 Onderskeidings Brendon Pretorius

Afrikaans Huistaal; English Home Language; LO; Lewenswetenskappe; Wiskunde; Fisiese Wetenskappe;

Rekeningkunde

6 Onderskeidings Owen Bondi

Afrikaans EAT; Besigheidstudies; LO; Wiskunde; Fisiese Wetenskappe; Ingenieursgrafieka en Ontwerp

5 Onderskeidings Aascan Sonnekus

Afrikaans Huistaal; Besigheidstudies; English FAL; LO;

Lewenswetenskappe;

4 Onderskeidings Chanté Viljoen

Visuele Kuns; English FAL; LO; Ingenieursgrafieka en Ontwerp

4 Onderskeidings Anje-lené Verster

Afrikaans Huistaal; English FAL; LO; Ingenieursgrafieka en Ontwerp

4 Onderskeidings Tiaan Grobbelaar

Afrikaans Huistaal; English FAL; LO; Rekenaartoepassingstegnologie

3 Onderskeidings Sumarie Breytenbach

Afrikaans Huistaal; English FAL; Wiskundige Geletterdheid

3 Onderskeidings Daniëlle Carstens

Afrikaans EAT; Besigheidstudies; Wiskundige Geletterdheid

3 Onderskeidings Jessica Joubert Afrikaans EAT; LO;

English Home Language;

3 Onderskeidings Shanwyn Kaiser Afrikaans EAT; LO;

Wiskunde

3 Onderskeidings TJ Kilian

Ingenieursgrafieka en Ontwerp; English FAL; LO

3 Onderskeidings Natasha Kirwan Afrikaans EAT; LO;

Wiskundige Geletterdheid

3 Onderskeidings Carli Kriek

Rekenaartoepassingstegnologie; LO; Wiskundige Geletterdheid

3 Onderskeidings Tamika Kruger

Afrikaans EAT; Besigheidstudies; LO

3 Onderskeidings Macaela Morrison

Afrikaans Huistaal; English FAL; LO

3 Onderskeidings Deléne Nieuwoudt

English FAL; LO; Wiskunde

3 Onderskeidings Madel Strydom Afrikaans Huistaal;

Besigheidstudies; LO

65 Kandidate

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89% Graadstudies

96 Onderskeidings (1.5 per kandidaat)

Opedag/ Beurseksamen/ Hoofleiersfunksie: 13 Maart 2015

Kontak [email protected] vir meer besonderhede of skakel 011 622 1806 (Druk 1)

Leeuwenhof Akademie

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Holy Rosary Stars of 2014: Congratulations and keep shining!

Simone Soares8 Distinctions

(Incl. AP Maths)

Olivia Visentin6 Distinctions

Taryn Khoury4 Distinctions

Christey Harris7 Distinctions

Michela Agostinetto7 Distinctions

Samantha Yen6 Distinctions

Chiara du Plessis4 Distinctions

Lauren Barger6 Distinctions

(Incl. AP English)

Maxcine Ling4 Distinctions

Olivia Moz 5 Distinctions

Kirsty Warnes6 Distinctions

Jessica Brothwell4 Distinctions

Kirsten McCormack6 Distinctions

Jodie Watson 5 Distinctions

Megan Patterson6 Distinctions

Kayleigh Welch5 Distinctions

Holy Rosary School, Horwood Street, Edenvale, Johannesburg Telephone: +27 11 457 0900 | www.holyrosaryschool.co.za

@HolyRosaryJHB | HolyRosaryJHB

IEB Top PerformersMichela Agostinetto: IEB Commendable Achievement (Ranked within Top 5% of all IEB students in 5 subjects and over 80% for Life Orientation) Skye James: Top 1% of IEB students for Mathematical LiteracyCiara Giannoccaro: Top 1% of IEB students for Mathematical LiteracyMegan Patterson: Top 1% of IEB students for Consumer Studies

140 Distinctions100% pass rate

97% Bachelor Degree pass

OPEN DAYSaturday

14th February 2015 09h00 – 11h30

13 January 2015

Society places emphasis on Matric results as a gauge of intellectual competence and discipline, and while many believe that the pressures of Matric end with the final exam, the announcement of Matric results is a powerful - and potentially dangerous - stressor for many school-leavers.Matric learners feel the pressure of social competitiveness, the worry of disappointing family and bursars or a sense of doom should they fail. This is partly because of the emotional development stage at which these youngsters find themselves – adolescents often believe they are immortal and nothing bad can happen to them.Nevertheless, when the Basic Education Department recently announced the Matric results, not all candidates were celebrating.For parents, having a child with poor Matric results is disappointing and may even be shameful, as they may perceive their child’s failure as a reflection on themselves and their parenting skills, which can exacerbate an already volatile situation.However, it is important for parents to remain calm and supportive, as they try to figure out the next move for their child, who

is probably experiencing a combination of mixed emotions: disappointment,

hopelessness, anger, and so on. The parent’s primary role is to

provide support during this difficult time, prioritizing

their child’s mental, emotional and physical health.

Emotional support is critical, as the onset of

depression can be a real possibility. And try to keep this

in mind: it is unlikely that your child took their exams with the intention of

failing. On its website, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) highlights some of the signs and symptoms of suicide in teens. It states that, though not all depressed people are suicidal, most suicidal people are depressed. Depression manifests in a number of ways that may include a loss of interest in things your child used to enjoy doing, a sense of worthlessness, a change in sleeping and eating patterns, and thoughts and talk about death and suicide, among many others. If symptoms such as these occur on most days for an ongoing period of two weeks or more, parents should seek professional help.Keeping a tab on what your child is talking about on social networking sites, such as

Facebook and Twitter, can offer you insight into their mindset. Many teenagers choose these platforms to express how they feel rather than talking to their parents. In the process, they may come across Facebook updates from peers who have passed Matric successfully, which could intensify their distress.If you believe your child is depressed, try talking to them. Laying blame is not productive, and may even cause further feelings of hopelessness. Coming up with solutions and instilling feelings of hope are important at this time.

Some options for those who have failed Matric are:• Repeat Grade 12• Re-write the subjects that were failed• Sign up for a course that does not require Matric as a prerequisite

Naturally, you need to talk to your child to assess what they would like to do regarding their future. The answers to the following questions can help to determine which options are best:

• Do they want to go to university? • Would they be better off at a technikon?• Are they ready to enter the working world?

In addition, finding out what might have

caused their bad grades may give an indication of your child’s capabilities. Factors such as bullying, poor teaching or simply hanging out with the wrong crowd might have caused the failure - or it could be that your child does not have the aptitude for the mainstream education system and may do better at vocational training.Communicate to your child that failing Matric is not the end of the world. While it is a setback and rather disappointing, a bright future can still be achieved by maintaining a positive outlook and making the right decisions.

OPEN DAY 14 MARCH 2015

“FROM NEW BOY TO HEAD BOY, WE ALL BELONG HERE.”

At St Benedict’s, we don’t just wait for things to happen; we work towards making them happen. Every St Benedict’s boy is encouraged to go confidently in the direction of his dreams in order to live the life he’s always imagined.

As a fresh page is opened and a new chapter begins, one thing for certain is that the best of every St Benedict’s boy is yet to come.

Harcus Road, Bedfordview, Gauteng. 011 455 1906/8 www.facebook/stbenedictscollegebedfordview www.twitter.com/@HeadatSBC www.stbenedicts.co.za

Nelson De Bastos8 A’s, 92% AveIEB Outstanding Achiever

Top Achievers

Five A’s

Glen Alexander 5A’s, 80,3% Ave

Devan Falconer5A’s, 81,6% Ave

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Spirits were high in Bedfordview on Sunday morning, when the 2015 road running calendar kicked off with the Dis-Chem Half Marathon. Coming in first was Lucky Mohale, who ran triumphantly across the finish line with an amazing time of 1:07:40, arms in the air in a gesture of victory. The race did more than provide a means of running off that extra helping of Christmas pudding and New Year’s Eve bubbly. For road runners, it represented the start of the year’s racing calendar, giving runners who plan to enter the Comrades Marathon or one of the big ultras the opportunity to clock up some extra mileage.The race was started by the Bedfordview Country Club and was originally known as the Bliss Half Marathon. This is the 14th year that Dis-Chem has stepped up as the race’s official sponsor.

Mohale cruises to victory in Dis-Chem 21km Heather Djunga

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IN FINE FORM: Lucky Mohale won this year’s race.READY, SET, GO: Runners prepare for the big race.

Briton Andy Sullivan seized the winner’s trophy in the SA Open Championship held at the Glendower Golf Club from 8 to 11 January and hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni.South African Charl Schwartzel was the favourite to win, but Sullivan managed to secure first place with some superb last-minute shots, stealing Schwartzel’s limelight. Schwartzel produced a score of 74 in the final round, to Sullivan’s 67.Glendower Golf Club is a highly ranked parkland golf course which provides challenging golfing among gorgeous surroundings.It is said to be a test for the world’s best golfers.Tournament results were as follows:

CHAMPIONS: The prestigious event saw big golfing names streaming in to Bedfordview. Ernie Els was among these golfing giants.

Sullivan seizes prestigious golf trophy

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