SEPTEMBER 2017 HHiiISS!U!E 02

@CurroDurbanville 7 @CurroDurbanvil n 201 Excellence i CurroDurbanvilleIndepdentSchool "It always seems impossible until it is done"

Nelson Mandela

FROM THE HEAD'S DESK

Never give up

Welcome to the new-look Curro Hi! They have taken each day one step at a time and the results... on the field, off the field, in culture, in This edition is a bumper edition which highlights academics and in community service have simply our campus activities over the last two terms. I truly been AMAZING! stand in amazement when I look back at how far we have come and what we have achieved together as Keep up the good work! a team! All the very best to our Matrics in this, their final No doubt there are those that have faced many stretch. challenges along the way, but I am proud to say that my wolf pack have not backed down. Alpha Wolf JD Vermeulen FROM THE SPORTS DESK

SWIMMING

CANA Junior Africa Championships Henju Duvenhage (Gr. 10) and Luan Grobbelaar (Gr 9) represented South Africa at the CANA Junior Africa Championships in Cairo, Egypt. Curro Durbanville's very own swimming coach, Coach Warren Deyzel, was selected as coach of the South African Junior Swimming Team. Henju was elected as captain of the RSA Team.

South African Senior Nationals in KZN Curro Durbanville Swimming Team competed in the South African Senior Nationals in KZN. Luan Grobbelaar achieved GOLD in the 200m Individual Medley in a FINA Junior World Championships qualification time of 2:06.00

2017 Youth Commonwealth Games in Nassau, Bahamas (18-23 July 2017) Luan Grobbelaar won GOLD in the boys' 200m Breaststroke.

6th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships Luan Grobbelaar represented SA at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in the USA (Indianapolis) from 23 to 28 July. TENNIS

CR van der Merwe Tennis Tournament The annual CR van der Merwe Tennis Tournament took place in the second term. The following schools participated: , High School, Paarl Gymnasium, Paarl Boys’ High School, Paarl Girls’ High School, Bloemhof High School and Cradock High School.

Our teams fared well against these schools and both the boys’ and the girls’ teams came fourth. Kyler Hugo (Gr. 8) received the award for the player with the best sportsmanship.

Western Cape Disas (traditionally WP) Marno Stander (under 19), Kyler Hugo (under 19) and Daniela Davidyan (under 19) were selected for Western Cape Disa (traditionally WP) Tennis team. They received A-team and provincial colours.

GOLF

WP Golf for 3 Curro learners! Ayden Senger, Keyan Loubser and Gheran Hattingh were selected to represent Western Province u17 in a triangular golf tournament against Southern Cape and Boland at the Kingswood Golf Estate from 26 – 28 May.

Jordan Rothman makes headline news Jordan Rothman (Gr. 9) achieved wonderful press coverage during her participation in the Sanlam South African Women’s Amateur Championship where she beat pro-player, Kajal Mistry!

CROSS COUNTRY

Northern Zone Representation Nadine Visser (Gr. 8) and Tayla Visser (Gr. 12) were selected to represent the Northern Zone cross-country team. HOCKEY

WP Curro Hockey Anke Botha (Gr. 8) was selected to the under 14 Western Province Northern hockey team. She travelled to Bloemfontein in June and participated in the Inter-Provincial Tournament.

Western Cape Team Representation Kenoe Christians (Gr. 8) was selected for the under 14 Western Cape team and travelled to Durban in the July school holidays where he participated in the Winter Games as part of the under 14 Western Cape team.

WP IPT Representation Ethan Lombard (Gr. 11) was selected to the under 18 WP B-team.

NETBALL

WP Inter-District tournament Rudzani Ramukhubathi (Gr. 8) and Morgan van Greunen (Gr. 9) participated their first Western Province Netball Inter-District Tournament on 20-22 July, at Huguenot High School in Wellington. Seven districts attended the tournament. Each Western Province age group had three different teams: Disas, Dolphins and Doves. Rudzani was in the Doves under 14 Team. Her team won the tournament for her age group. Morgan van Greunen was in the Disas under 15 Team which finished 4th in their age group.

CRICKET

WP CRICKET Selection Taahir Fredericks (Gr. 8) and Khutsi Shabangu (Gr. 9) were selected to represent Western Province. CHESS

Northern Suburbs Top Schools Play-offs Our Chess Team participated in the Northern Suburbs Top Schools Play-offs. Our under 18 team won all their games and progressed to the Western Cape Play-offs. Our under 15 team finished 4th.

SA Schools Winter Games A few of our chess players participated in the SA Schools Winter Games in Durban. They battled it out against some of the best chess players from all 9 provinces. Luan de Jager won the under 18 section; Ethan Samuels came third. Dantelle Joubert came 2nd in the u18 girls section. Dantelle also received her senior SA colours and finished joint fourth in the African Zonal Senior Event. She received joint first position at the SA Top Schools Championship and was named the best girl at the Nelson Mandela Blitz Tournament.

WP Top Schools Curro Durbanville's under 18 and under 13 chess players are once again the Western Province Top Schools winners.

RUGBY

2017 has been the best rugby season in the history of our school.

Our under 15's played 15 matches and only lost one. Our under 19 A-team also played 15 matches of which 11 were won, 4 lost and 1 was drawn.

Four under 15 boys (Dean Rautenbach, Khutsi Shabangu and Brendan Nagel) were selected to the Northern Region Team and are currently involved in a talent identification program for Western Province. CURRO NATIONALS 2017

CURRO NATIONALS 2017 The end of the second term saw learners from all over South Africa travel to to participate in the annual Curro National Winter Sports Tournament. Players battled it out on the netball court, rugby field, soccer field and hockey AstroTurf. Curro schools were divided into the Disas, Gemsbokke, Wildebeeste, Jacarandas and Boababs. Soccer was introduced for the first time in 5-a-side soccer format. INTERSCHOOLS 2017

INTERSCHOOLS 2017 VS CURRO LANGEBAAN

The annual winter sports interschools against Curro Langebaan is a highlight on our calendar. We travelled to Curro Langebaan who were the hosts of the event this year. This is the first year that Curro Durbanville had most team wins. MASIBAMBANE PARTNERSHIP "TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER" AT THE START OF TERM 2, CURRO EDUCATORS HOSTED A MEET-AND-GREET EVENT IN THEIR STAFFROOM FOR THE EDUCATORS OF MASIBAMBANE SECONDARY SCHOOL.

A WONDERFUL AND SOCIABLE TIME WAS HAD BY ALL AS THE EDUCATORS FROM BOTH SCHOOLS TOOK THE TIME TO African History Workshop ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER FOR THE BUSY TERM AHEAD. A group of 30 Masibambane learners took part in a History workshop for Grade 12 learners at IN TERM 3 MASIBAMBANE EDUCATORS our school. This event was hosted by Gill RETURNED THE GESTURE AND HOSTED A Sutton, author and expert on African History. WORKSHOP FOR CURRO EDUCATORS IN She presented a portion of history to the THEIR SCHOOL HALL. learners in a fun and interactive manner.

The mutually beneficial relationship that is being established between these two schools is an initiative to share knowledge, skills and ideas. MASIBAMBANE PARTNERSHIP "UNITING LEADERS IN THE CLASS" LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP WITH MASIBAMBANE LEARNERS

SEVERAL LEARNERS FROM MASIBAMBANE SECONDARY SCHOOL SPENT TIME AT CURRO DURBANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL IN TERM 2 FOR AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP.

CHANGING YOUR ENVIRONMENT

The Masibambane Class Captains attended an assembly and participated in an interactive workshop with Curro's senior learners later that same day.

The workshop was hosted by Mr Dylan Wray of Shikaya, a non-profit civil society organisation, and consisted of fun and interactive activities that encouraged the learners from both schools to work together in discussions and come up with ideas on how they could make a difference in their environments.

After the workshop, the Masibambane learners accompanied the Curro learners to their different subject classes until lunchtime. SPECIAL ASSEMBLY

WORKERS' Curro Durbanville held a special assembly just before Worker’s Day, where they welcomed a guest speaker, Mr Dylan Wray, as well as Curro Durbanville's maintenance staff. Mr DAY Wray addressed the assembly on the historical importance of Workers’ Day and Freedom Day. The campus was formally introduced to the maintenance staff – each by name - and encouraged to thank them personally for the hard work that they do. MR & MISS CURRO

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Congratulations to the following learners who were winners at the Mr and Miss Curro Pageant:

Mr Debutant: Joshua Sadie Miss Debutant: Madison French Mr Personality: Gracious Izaks Miss Personality: Madison French Most popular couple: Keaylan Layman and Chelsea Jearey

JUNIORS: Second Prince: Dean Rautenbach First Prince: Gheran Hattingh Mr Curro: Owen Jones

Second Princess: Jordan Struwig First Princess: Lushé Petzer Miss Curro: Carlia Greyling

SENIORS: Second Prince: Gracious Izaks First Prince: Christopher Johnson Mr Curro: Brandon Haye

Second Princess: Monica Da Silva First Princess: Chelsea Jearey Miss Curro: Tyla de Wet

CURRO REACHING OUT

BECAUSE WE CAN

TEKKIE TAX Curro Durbanville participated in a very successful fundraising campaign which saw the campus raising a considerable amount of money. Together with the Kay Mason Foundation, our learners purchased special stickers and/or shoelaces for Tekkie Tax Day.

The funds raised went towards providing scholarships to financially disadvantaged children in order for them to attend good schools and get a quality education. The Curro learners could also choose to support Animals and/or Disability causes within the Tekkie Tax initiative. Our learners supported this initiative wholeheartedly by wearing special stickers and shoelaces on Tekkie Tax Day.

SANDWICH OUTREACH Curro Durbanville continues with it sandwich outreach programme. We have delivered sandwiches to the learners of Attie van Wyk Primary School on a termly basis.

BLOOD DONATION Curro Durbanville continues with a very successful blood donation drive. CULTURE AT CURRO

PIT-PRODUKSIE

'n Paar van ons graad 12's saam met die span van PIT- produksies: Johan (agter), Divan en Naret (voor).

PIT bied elke jaar 'n opvoering van graad 12 Afrikaans EAT se voorgeskrewe werk aan. Hierdie jaar was dit weer 'n puik aanbieding van HOOPVOL saam met die dramatisering van vyf gedigte.

Dit is die 2de jaar dat PIT-produksie die vertoning hier aanbied.

SHAKESPEARE

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Grade 10 Drama learners participated in the annual Shakespeare Schools Festival at the Baxter Theatre.

Over 100 schools nationwide participated in the festival this year. The festival celebrates Shakespeare’s works and promotes Shakespeare study in schools.

This year Curro Durbanville performed 'A Comedy of Errors' and the learners did exceptionally well. EXCURSION

DRAMA EXCURSION In April our senior Drama learners went on a curriculum outing to Theatre on the Bay where they watched Fred Abrahams’ reworked version of Hamlet.

Afterwards learners were also given a chance to talk to the cast and ask questions regarding the text and production.

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Gracious Izaks (Grade 11) and Carla Naudé (Grade 9) participated in the ATKV Public Speaking competition in Somerset West where they qualified for the semi-final round.

On 26 May they participated in the semi-final at where they delivered excellent speeches.

Emma Beckley (Grade 8) participated in the 'Oppietong-af' public speaking competition on 10 May. She obtained an A+ symbol. She also participated in the Radikale Redenaarsfees on 12 May where she achieved 92,5% for prepared reading as well as 93% for public speaking.

Gracious Izaks (Grade 11) and Carla Naudé (Grade 9) also competed in the 'Oppietong-af' public speaking on 9 May at Brackenfell Primary School. Both learners performed exceptionally well and each obtained an A++ symbol (90% – 100%).

MUSIC

STELLENBOSCH EISTEDDFOD TROPHY WINNER Marco Erlank (Gr 9) received the Stellenbosch Society of Music Teachers Trophy for the highest achievement playing an organ by a scholar at the Stellenbosch Eisteddfod’s prizegiving concert. Marco also received 1 Cum Laude, 3 A+ and 2 A awards for organ and piano at the Eisteddfod.

More Eisteddfod results to be announced in next edition MUSIC

PRESTIGE MUSIC CONCERT The music learners of Curro Durbanville staged an amazing Prestige Music Concert in Term 3.

The audience was treated to the most wonderful performances and recitals on various instruments and in music genres.

CURRO MARIMBA BAND EXCELS AT TYGERBERG EISTEDDFOD!

The Curro Durbanville Senior Marimba Band performed at the Tygerberg International Eisteddfod and achieved 91%. This achievement is truly remarkable as these learners only began the Curro Senior Marimba band a few short months ago. This band should have entered in the 'Beginners Group' category but they actually entered a more advanced category called 'African Bands Most Advanced'. After a stellar performance this young band achieved their score of 91% and were awarded a beautiful trophy. COMPETITIONS & OLYMPIADS "CURRO LEARNERS EXCEL" NICKELODEON GENIUS MATHS AND SCIENCE COMPETITION Dantelle Joubert, Joanie Thom and Ralph McDougall participated in the national Nickelodeon Genius Mathematics and Science Competition.

The trio, known as “Spontaneous Combustion”, competed against teams from across the country. Our team was ultimately UCT MATHS COMPETITION crowned as champions. They've each won The University of Cape Town’s R100 000 and a trip to Florida, USA where they Mathematics competition is an will visit Nasa’s Kennedy Space Centre, meet annual for high schools in the Western an astronaut, experience a simulated space Cape. 170 schools took part in this shuttle launch and participate in an astronaut competition. training programme. They will also visit Universal Studios in Orlando. 70 Curro Durbanville learners took part. The best 30 scores of a school were INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD IN added to determine the school's INFORMATICS ranking. Curro Durbanville was ranked 16th overall. Ralph McDougall (Gr. 11) was the youngest member of the team that represented South The following Curro Durbanville learners Africa at the International Olympiad in were Gold Award winners: Informatics in Iran. The other three Adri Wessels (Gr 10) 1st - individuals; participants were 1st year students at UCT. Ralph McDougall (Gr 11) 1st - individuals.

INTERNATIONAL MATHS OLYMPIAD Ralph McDougall and Adri Wessels were selected to represent SOUTH AFRICA at the International Mathematical Olympiad, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 16 to 23 July. MATRIC 40 DAYS

MATRIC 40 DAYS Our Matrics had some good clean fun when they celebrated their 40 days. Their interesting character outfits suited their theme, which included staging a haunted house scene in the high school hallways. After a couple of academic periods under their belts, the high school educators treated them all to a lekker boerie braai and extended break time. Our Learner Council for 2018 has been announced! 2018 Congratulations to the following learners: They are, pictured from left to right: Front row: Dantelle Joubert (Gr. 11), Carlia Greyling (Gr. 9), Moya Marumo (Gr. 11), LEARNER Thlhonolofatso Thekiso (Gr. 11), Michael George (Gr. 11), Jina Park (Gr. 11).

Middle row: Joshua Sadie (Gr. 11), Joanie Thom (Gr. 11), COUNCIL Ciara-Lee Kruger (Gr. 10), Hannah Daniels (Gr. 11), Andrew Grimmbacher (Gr. 11), Janco Greyling (Gr. 11), Henju Duvenhage (Gr. 10).

Back row: Hanré Steynberg (Gr. 11), Matthew Hayden (Gr. 11), Ethan Lombard (Gr. 11), Tristan Crause (Gr. 10).

Absent when the photo was taken: Siyabonga Nhlapo (Gr 9), Dharma Bredell (Gr 10), Marno Stander (Gr 11)

The head learners will be elected during a leadership seminar held in the September school holidays and will be announced at the Prestige Evening in the fourth term. In March, Curro Durbanville held their annual Career Exhibition. This year the number of tertiary institutions that visited the school exceeded previous years. CAREER The Grade 9, 11 and 12 learners had the opportunity to talk to representatives from 60 institutions at this event. They had the opportunity to:

-get to know more regarding the variety of courses DAY offered.

-find out about the subjects required for courses.

2017 -learn about entrance requirements.

-find out more about the financial implications of their study direction.

It was truly a positive experience for our learners, as they gained valuable insight into the different subject choices that will assist in their chosen career paths. During an assembly in Term 3 Curro Durbanville High School learners were encouraged by the Curro ‘Parents KFC Who Pray’ group to take up the KFC Challenge. The learners' acceptance of this challenge will be represented by wearing a special KFC Challenge armband (kindly donated to Curro Durbanville High CHALLENGE School by the Parents Who Pray Group). Curro Mom, Derdre Healey, spoke to all the high school learners and challenged them to practise the characteristics modelled in the Bible scripture Ephesians 4:32 on a daily basis:

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you.”

The abbreviation K-F-C comes from the key words: K - Kindness F - Forgiveness C - Compassion

The high school learners returned to their register classes after this assembly to collect and wear their KFC armbands which represents their commitment to the challenge. HHiiISS!U!E 02

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