ISSUE 11/2010
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Nothing impacts your child more than the way you,
his parent or teacher, perceive him - Dr. Jeff Bernstein
WELCOME...........
It is with great pleasure that we welcome 3 new teachers and 10 new learners to the College this term.
Mr Craig McIlrath joins us in a newly created position as Deputy Head of the Junior School. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position of “Championing” the Junior School.
Mr Steve Raphael joins us as a Maths teacher in the High School. We know we will reap the benefit of his maths and pharmaceutical experience (not to mention his love of music and rugby).
Mrs Sam Poustie joins us as the Grade R teacher at Roots. Sam worked at St Catherine’s for 10 years and is not only an excellent teacher, she is also well known to the Zululand community.
All 3 staff members have children at the College (Duncan McIlrath Gr 1, Chloe Poustie Gr 2, Keegan Poustie Gr 5, Kelsey McIlrath Gr 5, Michael Raphael Gr 8 and David Raphael Gr 10).
Welcome to the following learners – we trust you will be very happy at Felixton College: Grade RRR – Aidan Mageira, Grade RR – Connor Magiera, Grade 1 – Duncan McIlrath, Grade 2 – Chloe Poustie, Grade 3 – Matthew McIntyre, Grade 4 – Christiaan van Niekerk, Grade 5 – Kelsey McIlrath and Grade 9 – Christine Strydom, Tyren Eichler and Mohamed Hansa.
JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS
We remind you that there will be an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with the
teachers on Tuesday 20 April or Wednesday 21 April. Interviews will last 15 minutes and if more time is necessary, please arrange a follow up meeting. Grade 4 – 7 teachers will be available in their classrooms either straight after school, or after their extra-mural commitments.
Please check the relevant booking sheet and book a time that is convenient for you. Booking sheets will be outside the Grade 4 classroom from Wednesday morning (14 April) till Friday morning (16 April). It is essential that you book a time if you would like to meet a teacher.
All senior primary teachers will be on hand, including Mrs. Zuma, our Zulu teacher, who will be available on the Tuesday afternoon.
GRADE 4 AND 5 TOUR
The Grade 4 and 5 learners went to Stewart’s Farm during the last week of last term. The children visited a Zulu Cultural Village where they learnt Zulu dancing, tasted Zulu beer, made zulu spears and designed beaded necklaces.
We visited local informal farms and learnt the importance that it plays in the life of the Zulus. The children went on a tough 5km hike around Stewarts farm and enjoyed interacting with their environment. The girls and boys were well-behaved and enjoyed learning more about the Zulu culture.
My favourite moment at Stewart’s farm was……
When we went to the Cultural village and we had a Zulu dancing competition. Sarah and I won! Nombuyiselo Mdluli – Gr 5
When we played idols and we came second. I really enjoyed myself. Kumeshan Bhudu – Gr 5
When we played Stalk the Lantern and when we ate ice-cream! – Deveshni Naidoo – Gr 5
When we threw knobkerries at a wooden buck. I hit the buck on the head! - Tim Shepherd – Gr 5
During the team building exercise and playing with the dog. I still miss the dog! - Dwane Hayes – Gr 5
When we ate grapefruit in the orchard. – Jason Loosemore – Gr 5
When we went on a hike and made Zulu spears. – Tumi Ntheledi – Gr 4
The food, the activities and the cabins we slept in. – Dylan Palavar – Gr 4
When I got to dance and drink Zulu beer at the cultural village. - Sthelo Kubheka – Gr 4
Sleeping in the cabin because it felt like my own home. – Chris Prinsloo – Gr 4
The team building because we had to swim! – Ntando Mthuli - Gr 4
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
A reminder that the High School parent interviews will be held on Thursday from 15:30 – 18:00 in the relevant classrooms.
WORLD CUP SOCCER CELEBRATIONS
Friday 16 April – Themed civvies day
On Friday 16 April all the children will be allowed to wear jeans and a t-shirt in the colours of the world cup team of their choice. Any appropriate national soccer shirt may be worn. One option is to purchase a shirt from Miss Dingley as per the flyer distributed to your child. Please note that this is not a Felixton College fundraising project.
SPORT RESULTS
Treverton Sports Tour : 6 – 10 April 2010
On Tuesday 6 April 2010. the first Rugby and Boys’ and Girls’ Hockey teams went to Treverton in Mooi River, to attend their annual sports festival. All three of our teams performed exceptionally well against schools from all over South Africa and Zimbabwe. Most of the schools that attended the Festival were over 1000 scholars in size and our teams competed wonderfully!
Boys’ Hockey
The boys’ hockey team had a very successful Festival; performing very well in their matches. Jason Pennefather, Wandile Tshabalala and Xabiso Lupuwana are but a few of the players that stood out. This is a very young team and the experience gained at this Festival will help these boys to develop into a formidable unit.
Results – Played 8, won 4, drew 1, lost 3
Vryheid 3 – Felixton 1
Felixton 2 – South City 0
Felixton 2 – St Dominics Newcastle 1
Howick 4 – Felixton 2
Felixton 1 – Redhill (Jhb) 1
Felixton 5 – Hillcrest (Zimbabwe) 0
Felixton 3 – Heronbridge (Jhb) 0
Felixton 3 – Petra (Zimbabwe) 5
Girls’ Hockey
Although the girls’ hockey team is very young and relatively inexperienced, the girls really played their hearts out! Marilise Geringer, Maxine Botha and Nokabonga Tshabalala were a few of the girls who played very well. Marilise scored 8 goals at the Festival.
Results – Played 8, won 3, drew 1, lost 4
Felixton 1 – Hillcrest (Zimbabwe) 1
Felixton 1 – South City (South Coast) 0
Felixton 4 – Heronbridge (Jhb) 0
Felixton 1 – St. Dominics Newcastle 2
Felixton 0 – Hudson Park (East London) 8
Felixton 0 – Howick 2
Felixton 1 – Reddam (Cape Town) 3
Felixton 5 – Redhill (Jhb) 0
1st XV Rugby
The team had very tough fixtures against three large schools. We have become used to our rugby team giving everything, and yet again they did not disappoint.
Results:
Felixton 18 – Sutherland (Pretoria) 14
Felixton 19 – St. Dunstans (Benoni) 0
Felixton 12 – Heronbridge (Johannesburg) 20
It is very hard to single out players, because the whole team played extremely well. The Festival organizers did, however, notice Clinton Steenkamp and Trevor Kietzmann.
After a long week of very competitive sport, it was the Felixton spirit that stood out above everything. Our manners, determination, guts, passion, sportsmanship and support for one another made me realize yet again what a special school Felixton College is.
Thank you very much to Mr. Angus Thomson, Mrs. Wickham, Miss van de Venter and Mr. Mthethwa for going on tour with us and for supporting me on tour. Thank you to Barry and Debbie Lane for being there for us during the week. Thanks also to the parents that supported us during our time at Treverton.
Well done to all the players - you made the Felixton College community very proud!
Richard Bennett
High School Sports Co-ordinator
1st Team Netball Tour to the South Coast by Cyan Patterson (Captain)
On 7th April the 1st Netball girls and coach, Ms Simenson, left for the South Coast to be hosted by Margate Sports School and South Coast Academy. Eager to excel and ready for anything, the girls participated in a four-day coaching clinic and a mini-tournament of practice matches. With a player short and 3 injuries with which to contend, training was tough, but the girls excelled, coming first in many of the individual player evaluations. Congratulations to Vice-Captain, Lindo Madonsela, who was chosen by various umpires as one of the top-ten players of the week. The girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves and also spent some free time at the beach, the cinema and cliff-diving! Thank you to Ms Simenson and Ms Ncube (assistant coach) for an awesome tour.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ……Cyan Patterson, who was selected for U21 Zululand Netball and Lindo Madonsela, who was selected for U19 Zululand Netball. We are so proud of you ladies!
South Rugby Trials @ Mick Kelly Park 13:00
Thursday 15 April
Empangeni U12/U13 Hockey Trials : Girls at Heuwelland, Boys at Felixton College
U16 Hockey, U15 Rugby and U16 and Open Netball vs RBCS 15:30 (moved forward from Sat 17 April)
High School Parent Evening 15:30 – 18:00
Friday 16 April
St Catherine’s Hockey Festival (High School and Junior School)
World Cup Soccer Theme Day
Saturday 17 April
St. Catherine’s Hockey Festival continues
U11 Boys and Girls Hockey vs Cowan House
Primary School Tennis Trials at Richards Bay 07:30
Sunday 18 April
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Monday 19 April
Primary School Rugby Trials at Mick Kelly Park 14:00
Tuesday 20 April
Senior Primary and High School Photo Day (please ensure hair is appropriate and uniforms are neat as these photos are used for the magazine)
Blood Clinic
Junior Primary “Meet the Teachers” 14:30 – 15:30
Senior Primary Parent Interviews
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