IT'S OFFICIAL...FELIXTON COLLEGE IS THE BEST CRICKETING SCHOOL IN ZULULAND!
The Zululand Observer's statement last week that Grantleigh has probably lost their superiority to Felixton College as the leading cricket school in the district, motivated both schools to rise to the occasion on Saturday in the hotly contested cricket derby between the two schools.
On Saturday, our 1st X1 team lost the toss and was asked by Grantleigh to bat first, in very overcast conditions, definitely favouring the bowling side. Felixton College batted first, in very difficult batting conditions. Although it was very hard to score runs, the two openers batted very responsibly, scoring 76 runs for the first wicket. Felixton College eventually scored 158/4 in their allotted 40 overs. Best batsmen: Gary Krige 51 not out, Johnny Riekert 34 and Jacob Bijumark 17 not out.
Grantleigh went in to bat and got off to a flying start scoring 24 without loss in 4 overs, but the Felixton College bowlers persisted and had the Grantleigh side in trouble at 70/7. A very good run-out by Johnny Riekert sealed it for Felixton College, with Grantleigh being bowled out for 125.
Best bowlers: Johnny Riekert 3/13, Gareth Flook 2/14 and Jason Pennefather 2/23
Felixton College won the match by 33 runs confirming that cricket is more than alive and well at Felixton College.
AND WHILE WE'RE ON THE SUBJECT OF CRICKET SUCCESS, Christine Scheepers and Robyn Pillay have both been selected for the KZN U13 Girls Cricket Team. These latest achievements bring our KZN cricket representation to 6 this year - well done to all the players.
JUNIOR SCHOOL SCOOPS AMESA MATHS AWARDS!
Last week, 21 learners from Felixton College, St Catherine's and Grantleigh wrote the final round of the AMESA Maths Challenge. We were delighted to hear that the only learner to achieve gold was Hassen Moorad from Felixton College. 5 learners achieved silver and they were also from Felixton College - AD Krige, Tristan Pillay, Ali Taqvi, Laura Hunt and Kyathi Kalyan. Bronze went to Cathy van Rooyen and Keegan Poustie. Grantleigh and St Catherine's achieved bronze awards. 8 of the 11 Felixton College learners achieved these top results! We are so proud of our teachers and learners.
MORE CONGRATULATIONS
During the holidays two junior athletes, Bradley McNally and Hannah Bevis participated in the KZN athletics champs. Well done to Bradley who came 6th in the 1200m. Both athletes are to be commened for persevering with their training.
JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING – FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER
We remind you that the Junior School Prize Giving functions will take place this Friday.
Junior Primary 08:00 – 09:00
Tea in the Media Centre 09:00 – 10:00
Senior Primary 10:00 – 12:00
Your children may go home with you after their respective functions.
HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH DAY
This prestigious event will take place on Monday 26 October at 17H30 at the College. Parents are invited to join the Headmaster and Staff for tea/coffee/snacks in the Media Centre. Invitations for Speech Day will be handed to the invited learners tomorrow. The guest speaker is Tom Hamilton, Headmaster of St. Alban's in Pretoria.
ROOTS MARKET DAY
Donald Trump would be very proud of our little entrepreneurs (and their mothers!) at Roots who pulled out all the stops for their Market Day last week.
BACK TO SCHOOL STATIONERY
Please return your stationery orders to the College before Monday 9 November. Stationery handouts will take place on Friday 27 November and Kenart will also be present to sell Grade 8 uniforms to our learners for 2010.
CONGRATULATIONS TO.....
Christine Scheepers and Robyn Pillay have both been selected for the KZN U13 Girls Cricket Team. These latest achievements bring our KZN cricket representation to 6 this year - well done to all the players.
During the holidays two junior athletes, Bradley McNally and Hannah Bevis participated in the KZN athletics champs. Well done, to Bradley who came 6th in the 1200m. Well done to both these athletes who persevered with their training.
SPORT RESULTS
Cricket vs Grantleigh 13/10
On Tuesday the U7 Cricket boys played their first game of the season against Grantleigh. Many thanks to the Moms and Dads who came to support.
The boys played very well; it was great to see them calling between the wickets and using every ball as an opportunity. Felixton College made 53 runs with the loss of no wickets and Grantleigh made 31 runs for the loss of 5 wickets making us the winners.
Top batsman: Niel van Schalkwyk 13
Wickets were taken by : Niel van Schalkwyk (2), Joshua Kennard (2) and a run-out
The Junior 2nd team also played against Grantleigh on Tuesday. Many thanks to the girls who played in the team, in particularl Kelly and Kirsty Motzouris for helping out at the last minute. Felixton College was bowled out for 80 runs in 13 overs. Top batsman Khetha Nxumalo 21 runs.
Grantleigh managed to reach our total in 12 overs for the loss of 2 wickets giving them an 8 wicket victory. Wickets were taken by Khetha Nxumalo and Tristan Pillay. Khetha and Christine took good catches. Well played, boys and girls!
U11A vs Grantleigh
Grantleigh won the toss and chose to bat. All the Felixton College bowlers bowled with a lot of discipline to dismiss Grantleigh for 83 runs in 35 overs. Best bowlers were Jordan Graven (3/17), Jamie Kok (2/8) and Sheldon Getkate (2/14). Our batsmen played extremely well against a good bowling attack, passing the Grantleigh score with only 2 wickets down. Best batsmen were Abdullah Mohammed (23 not out), Sheldon Getkate (17) and Jordan Graven (13 not out). We are very proud of all of the boys who outfielded, outbowled and outbatted the opposition to win by 8 wickets.
WEEKLY DIARY : TUESDAY OCTOBER – MONDAY 26 OCTOBER Tuesday 20 October
Cricket vs Mtunzini - postponed
Wednesday 21 October
Cricket vs Mtunzini - postponed
Thursday 22 October
Grade 11 excursion to Tiger Brands – Durban.
Matric Final Assembly 09:30
Junior 2nd Boys Cricket vs Sagewood (H) 14:00
Friday 23 October
Junior School Prize Giving -
Junior Primary 08:00 – 09:00
Tea –09:00 – 10:00
Senior Primary 10:00 – 12:00
Saturday 24 October
Inter Prep Golf at Felixton Country Club 07:00
High School Cricket vs RBHS U19A, I15B (H), U19B, U15A and Open Girls (A) 09:00
Sunday 25 October
Monday 26 October
High School Speech Day 18:00
