By Ali Taqvi, Grade 7.
It has been called the year of action! Great power has been bestowed upon South Africa.
But!!! Are we ready for the 2010 World Cup?
There are many aspects we must review in order to find our answer. Let’s begin with the biggest issue: crime. The police have promised to deploy 41 000 policemen during the World Cup. The South African National Defence Force has said that it will help in any way possible.
Nine stadiums have been built; three of them are in Gauteng.
More than 5 000 hotels are offering accommodation to visiting tourists and players. For those of you who don’t think that many people will come to South Africa, you’re wrong! More than 2 000 000 tickets have been sold and 500 000 people from South Africa have registered to buy tickets.
We all know that South Africa suffers from major traffic levels, so during the World Cup, to reduce these levels, the schools will be closed. This will lower the traffic levels by 50%.
Combine all these aspects and we have the ingredients for an amazing, unforgettable World Cup!
Before I finish off, I want to tell you that 87% of the people in our country think that we are ready and that the World Cup will be a success. 13% on the other hand, think that we are not ready – rotten apples!!
To conclude, I would like to say that YES, I think S.A. is ready for the World Cup!
SPORT RESULTS
Congratulations to Marlise Geringer on being selected for Northern Coastal U19 Hockey and to Bianca de Ponte, Jodie Lane, Kaiti Faul and Emma Pennefather for being selected for the Northern Coastal U16 Hockey team.
Felixton College vs Empangeni High School
Rugby
1st XV - Felixton 17 - Empangeni 1st XV 22 (Try CK Mavundla, Trevor Kietzmann. Conversion Clinton Steenkamp)
2nd XV Felixton 5 - Empangeni 2nd 5 XV 26 (Try Kyle Botha)
U15A Felixton 17 - Empangeni 20 (Tries by Wiehan Prinsloo, Warren Relph, Khaya Makoba. Conversion Wesley Liversage).
Hockey
Open Girls - Felixton 1 (Stephanie Geach) - Empangeni 0
Open Boys - Felixton 2 (Clive Hyde x 2) - Empangeni 2
U16 Girls - Felixton 0 - Empangeni 3
U16 Boys - Felixton 1 (Euan Cloete) - Empangeni 1
U14 Girls - Felixton 0 - Empangeni 8
Netball
Open - Felixton 22 - Empangeni 49
U15 - Felixton 5 - Empangeni 15
U14 - Felixton 0 - Empangeni 14
We are so proud of the achievements of the Felixton College sportsmen/women who excelled against teams from such a big school.
Congratulations to the following girls who have been included in the Uthungulu U13 Girls Cricket Squad - Hannah Bevis, Kelly Motzouris, Kirsty Motzouris, Sthelo Khubeka
WEEKLY DIARY : MONDAY 12 APRIL – TUESDAY 20 APRIL 2010
Monday 12 April
College opens for the 2nd term
School closes at 12:10 for Staff Development
Buses leave at 12:20
Wednesday 14 April
Blood Clinic
Junior Primary "Meet the Teachers" 14:30 – 15:30
Senior Primary Parent Interview
South Rugby Trials @ Mick Kelly Park 13:00
Thursday 15 April
Empangeni U12/U13 Hockey Trials : Girls at Heuwelland, Boys at Felixton College
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
High School Winter Sports day at RBCS
U11 Boys and Girls Hockey vs Cowan House
Primary School Tennis Trials at Richards Bay 07:30
Sunday 18 April
Monday 19 April
Primary School Rugby Trials at Mick Kelly Park 14:00
Tuesday 20 April
Senior Primary and High School Photo Day
