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WEEKLY SCRIPTURE

This week in the Foundation Phase the children will learn ab out God being the Light of the W orld. This got me thinking of how the Bible also makes mention of us being the light. The following devotion has been adapted from Proverbs 31 Ministries (written by Holly Gerth) and holds a powerful message. God bless.

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine

Sometimes in life you may find yourself being like a light bulb that says, "I have to find a way to shine!" This light bulb may go to a self -help meeting to learn more about its inner capacity for light. It may read books about how to get brighter. Each morning the light bulb may even get up and recite positive affirmations: "I am a light bulb. I believe in myself. I will shine!" But yet, nothing happens.

Eventually the light bulb becomes weary and discouraged. It begins to doubt who it is and what it can do. It almost burns out completely. However, what if one day the light bulb was carefully placed in a fixture? Light would burst forth and fill the room. The light bulb would then finally understand. The key was not to try harder but to plug into the source.

Trying to shine on our own can be exhausting. Instead, we're simply called to be closely connected to God and remain in Him. When we do, His light pours forth through us in powerful, brilliant ways that change the world. The ways we shine might not make the news, but they make even more of a difference than we can see.

Lord, thank You for being the light within us so we can shine brightly for the world around us. When it seems darkness is crowding in, use us to make a difference. We ask that You will help us share Your love, joy and peace. You are the hope we need and the One light that will never burn out, be overcome or fade away. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

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H i l l cr e s t / Waterfall bu s (mornings only ) – we have some space available on this m or n i n g’ s only bus. Please refer I had the singularly wonderful opportunity to the resources tab of the communicator or the website to attend the Grade 6 and 7 production of for the application form. Into the Woods in the Habberton Hall on Friday evening. As we were last year after K i m H oope r watching our Primary School’s tribute to Marketing Co - ordinator: Communications Michael Jackson, my wife and I left Fr i d a y [email protected] evening’s performance feeling energised and good about ourselves. In that moment, the world just felt right.

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As one does, I mulled over and reflected on the performances, the mechanics, the complexity, the NEWS FROM THE PRIMARY SCHOOL HEADMISTRESS musicality, the choreography and the staging of I n t o t h e W o o d s in some depth over the course of the weekend. My We are very proud of our TMC team of athletes realisation which I wish to share here today is simple: we who took part in the Zonal Christian Schools balance incredible contradictions here at Thomas More athletics meeting last Thursday and won the College. Allow me to elaborate, briefly… overall school trophy, beating the former trophy holders who have held the trophy for Mrs Roberta Ram a s a m y a n d five consecutive years. We congratu lat e her production team had to them and their coaches. Kaelah Balarin flew assemble and produce a our TMC flag high, being awarded the Victrix very tricky play with an Ludorum award. Those with incredibly intricate music qualifying times, s c o r e . Into the Woods w a s , heights and simply put, a complex distances will piece of theatre. Yet, our proceed to the next cast of Grade 6s and 7s round next Friday performed with a level of and Saturday at comfort (certai nly to the King’s Park - t i mes eye of this audience to be advised. member) way beyond that which I would expect from 11 - 1 3 I was humbled once y e a r - olds. On the other side of the same coin, I again by our Grade perceived unabashed enjoyment and fun emanating from the 6 and 7 Senior performers throughout, despite the obvious challenges Primary musical, i n h e r e n t in the piece. Our Grade 6s and 7s and their staff “Into the Woods ”, were somehow able to produce an excellent piece of theatre which was a whilst enjoying themselves immensely. Often, so much resounding pressure is placed on children to produce “excellence” that success and we rob them of the fun. Similarly , because these mass - thoroughly participation productions are often fun - focused, the enjoyed not only performances are forgiven for lacking rigour and depth. by those who Somehow, quite miraculously, Mrs Ram a samy and the entire attended, but by production team managed to the contradiction of achieving all the children rigour and enjoyment seamlessly. who participated. ALL staff went way For me, this is one of the most special things that I continue beyond the call of to witness during my tenure here at Thomas More College: duty in the best managing the contradict ions. As I shared with our high interests of each school children in assembly today, I am regularly amazed at and every child and how the high school children and staff know that part of our our school. The “magic” is the relationships that pervade our business of production was no t teaching and learning. There is an informal f ormality to only challenging but these relationships, and somehow it just works. ambitious in terms of choreography and musicality. The script was superbly directed and produced by Perhaps it is a gen tle reminder that if children feel loved our own Mrs Roberta Ramasamy, supported by Mr Sherwin and valued, they are not overwhelmed by opportunities to Ganasen on the musical front and Mrs Lizane Watson, our extend themselves. In fact, they embrace them. And so, always smiling choreo grapher mom, for teaching the dance Supper and Song (Wednesday 22 August, 18:00) promises moves to the pupils, all of whom were supported most ably by to be yet another showcase of the diverse talent we have in Mr Gary Balarin with all the logistics. Our Senior Primary our school. I hope to see many of you there as we enjoy the Grade 6 and 7 cast were further supported by their parents collective efforts of these young people to share their and staff, and the daunting musical score by our Thomas More giftedness with us all. Community Orchestra who gave up many hours of time over w eek - ends, public holidays and even work time to be there for I wish you all a blessed week ahead. our children and teachers!

Dave Wiggett I am not sure that you are aware how truly fortunate our HS Headmaster children are! They have been off ered the best possible help [email protected] with live theatre in terms of script collaboration, music, sound, lighting, pyrotechnics, videography, props etc. in a 2

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An Inspired Education EDITION 2 6 │ 22 AUGUST 2018 nurturing and loving environment. We also have teachers who 1R T y lah B o w er – for her hard working nature and go way beyond what is expected of them in their l ine of duty for never giving up even when tasks are because they want the best for the children and our school! challenging – you make me so proud. 1S Evan Moodliar – for his friendly outgoing nature The script is particularly well chosen in this 25 th year of our and the eagerness that he has shown to be part Primary School’s existence and speaks of choice making, of his new TMC family. repercussions, tolerance, perseverance and good overcoming 2D Jacques Oets – for showing improved effort with ev il - all vital life skills. My sincere congratulation and thanks his classwork and developing greater self - c o nt r o l to all of our Grade 6 and 7 pupils for all their efforts and within the classroom. commitment. It has been rewarding to see them involved and 2R Mana Nhlanhla – for the beautiful stories she has to uncover some acting and singing talent we did not know written during this term. Keep this up. existed, as well as to see them grow in confidence and 2K Awande Chonco – for trying hard to stay focused maturity. I know that the life skills learnt in taking part in a and complete his work, as well as his valuable production of this magnitude will long be remembered when contributions to class discussions. the academic lessons they missed will not be. Thanks to you 3B Aston Grace – for applying himself to his work the parents for believing in your c hildren and motivating them and for being thorough and whole - hearted in his to pursue their cultural talents and supporting us as a school ef f o r t s. as we did this production. 3M Amahle Phakathi – for working hard at her Maths and not giving up. Keep it up. We are also most indebted to all those already mentioned for 3R Ube Mhlanzi – for trying hard to focus on his their special supportive roles on Saturday afternoon and on classroom tasks and for being a kind friend. our programme. On ce again proof - it takes a village to raise Dylan Stephens – for his good manners and for a c hi ld ! We will notify you when the DVD’s are available to 4C always trying his best. purchase and the cost involved. Rhys Maritz – for his lovely manners and kind 4J This Thursday morning is our Thanksgiving Service for all of and gentle nature. the pupils and teachers in our school – thank you to our 4K Fiki Dlamini – for an excellent dictation mark. spiritual team for putting this together. We truly have so Rachel Montague – for her keen participation in much to thank God for as our school continues to be 5M c G class and always trying to give of her best meaningful and special serving the needs of each and every academically and culturally. Greg Acklom – for his positive approach to his individual child and offering them an inspired education as 5M we prepare them for the pa th of being tomorrow’s leaders. school today and continued effort in English. 5v L Cailin Wight – for her kind, gentle nature and for We wish our older siblings and senior phase of the school all always trying to give of her best in the the very best for the High School “ Supper and Song” t o n i g ht . c lassr o o m. We also look forward to seeing those cultural participants who 6F Shayna Fernandes – for her diligence, have continued to pursue the talents t hey showed in Primary independence and enthusi a s m. Sc ho o l. 6L Taylor Cheary – for her enthusiastic approach to her school day and her helpful nature. Thank you to you the parents for your ongoing support. 6M c C Nicci Steyn – for her improved approach to her Wishing you all the best for the busy sports week ahead. school day and her excellent stage performance in the play. B arbara Taljard 7M Chloe Peixoto – for her growth in maturity and PS Headmistress her kind, friendly manner. [email protected] 7H James Cleland – for his hard work and enthusiasm in preparation for the play. 7C Stephanie de Moor – for her excellent manners, helpful nature and positive approach to her day. 7CH J ames V e r b ur g – f o r se lf - growth and maturity and Primary School Weekly Achievers improved social skills.

M at hl et ic s Congratulations to Christian Weich on receiving his Gold Mathletics certificate. Sponsored by Roman’s Pizza Kloof 1B Nkanyezi Linda – for making such a good effort SPORT & CULTURE RESULTS to complete his work on time and for presenting his tasks neatly. B a ll et Congratulations to Diyana Panday who was awarded a distinction in her classical ballet exam. 3

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A c r o H S G o lf : Well done to Amy Boyd and Grace Buchan who both received distinctions in their Acro exams. 1st T ea m Crawford LL Boys ’ U 18A Wo n H S B o y s’ Indoor Hockey: G y mna st ic s Congratulations to Michael Lang who placed 4 th in the level 5 U 14A Northwood Boys ’ U 14B L o st : 2 - 5 KZN Gymnastics competition and was selected to compete at U 14A Durban High School L o st : 1 - 5 Nationals. U 16A Curro Hillcrest Wo n : 7 - 3

U 16A Kloof High Boys U 16B Wo n : 9 - 2 Figure Skating Congratulations to Morgan and 1st T ea m Northwood School U18B L o st : 3 - 5 Caylee Benson who competed 1st T ea m Crawford College LL Wo n: 2 - 1 in the KZN Inter Schools ’ H S So c c er : championship where they both were awarded podium 1st T e am D ur b an G H S Wo n: 5 - 0 positions in their age G ir ls ’ XI groups: Cayle e finished in G ir ls ’ U 1 6A D ur b an G H S Wo n: 2 - 0 1 st place and Morgan in 3 rd. G ir ls ’ U 1 6B D ur b an G H S Wo n: 1 - 0 Well done girls. G ir ls ’ U 1 4A D ur b an G H S D r aw : 2 - 2

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1st T ea m Pinetown Boys ’ L o st : 0 - 1 B o y s ’ XI HS Cross Country 2nd T ea m Pinetown Boys ’ L o st : 1 - 4 The following runners represented Kwasanti a t t he B o y s ’ XI Umlhathuzana cross country trials and have been selected to 3r d T eam Pinetown Boys ’ L o st : 1 - 6 compete for the Umlhathuzana team at the district trials B o y s ’ XI taking place at L ahee Park on Friday (24 August), we wish B o y s ’ U 16A Pinetown Boys ’ Wo n: 3 - 1 them the best of luck: B o y s ’ U 15A Pinetown Boys ’ L o st : 1 - 2 Luke Mc Daniel (U15) Bridget Theunissen (U17) B o y s ’ U 15B Pinetown Boys ’ L o st : 0 - 1 Estrelita Kotze (U19) B o y s ’ U 14A Pinetown Boys ’ L o st : 1 - 2 B o y s’ U 14B Pinetown Boys ’ L o st : 0 - 10 Spur MTB School Series The second race in the KZN Spur School Series took place on H S W at er P o lo : Sunday at Hilton College. B o y s ’ U 18A Kloof High School Wo n: 11 - 3 All our riders have put in a great effort and achieved brilliant B o y s ’ U 15A U 14A Wo n: 5 - 1 r esu lt : st th In the youth boys category: D. Gregson 1 , M. Potgieter 4 , SP Boys’ Hockey vs Atholl Heights / Highbury th th th th C. J o lly 8 , L. Hutcheson 30 , T. Stedman 36 , M. Gerry 40 , 4 th vs H ig hb ur y lo st 1 – 0 rd th th th J . K eep 43 , S. Daniel 44 , L. Leppan 48 , M. Jaggard 49 . 3 rd vs Highbury lost 1 – 0 st rd I n t he sub - juni o r b o y s’ c at eg o r y : J . B o ld 1 , J . Wat t s 3 , and 2 nd vs Atholl Heights won 2 – 1 th J . Daniel 17 . 1 st vs Atholl Heights won 1 – 0 I n t he sub - jun io r g ir ls’ c at eg o r y : A . st Bredenkamp 1 st In the junior g ir l s’ c at eg o r y : T . K eep 1 , rd QUICK LINKS B . T heu niss en 3 And in the junior b o y s’ c at eg o r y : C. Academic Calendars Leveridge 1 st, R. McCallu m 8 th. As you can see, we had many podium p lac es – TMC winning 5 out of the 6 age categories. Well done to each and every r id er w ho t o o k p ar t . Our next race will take place this coming weekend at

Waterfall College.

P ic t ur ed lef t : One of our littlest TMC riders, Jack Stanyer (Grade 0), who competed this weekend at H il t o n .

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