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#12 | Term 2 |2019
Welcome to our bi-annual Leadership and Pastoral newsletter - Potentialem. In this edition we interview Roger Deane (E2001). Roger is part of the international team of scientists which made worldwide news recently by unveiling the first-ever image of a black hole. In our newsletters we wish to focus on certain important leadership virtues - this quarter we explore Unselfishness. Article guide:
HEART – Leadership development through sport by Clinton van Rensburg Discussions over coffee – with Austin Smith (Clinical Psychologist). - ‘Why is Grade 8 so hard?’ - ‘What is going on with my son?’ Articles in the spotlight: - What to do (and not do) when children are anxious – Clark Goldstein PhD - An update on the Guardian Anonymous Reporting App Events of the 1st Quarter 2019 - Mentorship workshop - Grade 8 Leadership Day with Lead4Life - Prefect camp to Greyton Upcoming events - Grade 10 Leadership Day – Newlands Cricket Ground - Seventh Journey preparations - Transkei Isolomzi Outreach Project – June/July 2019 - White Rhino to Wilderness Leadership School Interesting leadership/pastoral reading material in the RBHS Library
Neil Teubes Deputy Headmaster - Pastoral / Leadership
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15 Leadership traits in every Bosch boy
The fifteen leadership traits that make up the DNA of a Bosch boy are listed below. We have explored the first eleven of these traits in our previous publications, in this our twelfth edition we feature ‘Unselfishness’.
Integrity Courage Respect Knowledge Noun. 1. unselfishness - the quality of not Decisiveness putting yourself first but being willing to give Dependability your time or money or effort etc. for others. Tact Awareness WIKEPEDIA
Justice Enthusiasm Bearing Endurance Unselfishness– featured article Loyalty Judgment
Good leaders live up to the standards exemplified by these traits.
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Leadership Trait #13: Unselfishness
Unselfishness is a key leadership trait that is both noticed and valued by others. A leader whose personal climb is widely seen as coming at the expense of others will eventually stall and lose altitude.
Conversely, a competent leader who is unselfish, who has the best interests of the organization at heart, and whose employees duly recognize such, will have a level of support that could provide a significant advantage in difficult times. The unselfish leader’s chances of maintaining altitude and eventually resuming the climb are considerably higher given the strong support of others.
An unselfish leader whose openness and generosity is seen by those with whom that leader comes into contact will very likely accrue significant benefits in both a personal and professional sense. A selfish leader who grabs all the credit and deflects all the blame will at some point find the world a very lonely place. Unselfishness is not an outdated concept in today’s hyper-competitive, self-absorbed society.
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What is it, then, that unselfishness accomplishes and how does an unselfish leader behave? The following provides a guideline. An unselfish leader…:
• Shares the credit.
Employees, who are recognized for their winning efforts, whether in the foreground or background, feel a sense of pride in and loyalty to their company and their leader. Since everyone wants to work for such a leader, a deep pool of talent very often ensues.
• Takes the time to teach.
Teaching is a critical role for a leader. The unselfish leader makes time to teach employees not only about business processes and results, company goals and objectives, but also about ethical and behavioural standards that are important to the organization and the leader.
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• Accepts responsibility for employees’ shortcomings.
An unselfish leader is not quick to blame others or make excuses when employees inevitably mess up. The leader first finds the fix to the problem, followed with coaching and counselling, and then looks for ways to improve the process and the training. Learning from mistakes is critical to continuous improvement. Giving employees room to make mistakes and then gaining learning and confidence as a result, is an unselfish and courageous act for a leader.
• Accepts and shares the ideas and input of others.
An unselfish leader is open to new ideas and concepts, and from a variety of sources. So very often, the employees actually doing the work have the best ideas on how a particular process can be improved. Let others be the experts. Build the bench strength by developing technical and leadership skills in employees. Help others to succeed and reinforce the unselfish trait.
*Adapted from various internet resources
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Old Boy Excellence
Roger Deane (E2001) is part of the international team of scientists which made worldwide news this week by unveiling the first-ever image of a black hole. The image showed the edges of the black hole, or ‘event horizon’. The supermassive black hole is 55 million light years from Earth and has a mass 6.5 billion times that of the Sun. The image is an important step towards confirming Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity.
Roger is a member of the team on the Event Horizon Telescope, which he and his team at the University of Pretoria used to develop simulations which mimic the data coming from antennae across the world.
Simulations would consider other aspects, such as the thermal dynamics around the black hole, the physics of every antenna used to capture the images and empirical data on how the telescopes wobble. These simulations were then used to create the image which was unveiled in Brussels on Wednesday.
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After matriculating at Rondebosch, Roger studied at UCT where he obtained his Master’s degree followed by his DPhil at the University of Oxford. He is now an associate professor at the University of Pretoria.
What are your best memories of Bosch?
So many, but a specific memory is that buzz and excitement in the air the week of the Bosch-Bishops Derby. In these I played hockey and cricket against my now brother-in-law, George Eadie, and the two of us often reflect on the hugely positive impact this great rivalry had on us.
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What did Bosch offer you in terms of the success that you have achieved today? A supportive environment filled with camaraderie and a broad range of opportunities. To be honest, I did not fully appreciate the extent of the latter at the time and take maximum advantage of those opportunities which is something I regret.
On your path to success, what obstacles did you face and how did you overcome them? Self-belief was a challenge in the early part of my career, particularly during my DPhil at Oxford amongst intellectual giants. I always seek that balance of backing myself but not blindly or arrogantly so. I also remind myself that every great scientist has had a journey and not risen there overnight. This helps in taking the small incremental steps each day to move forward.
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What motivates you? Two things: 1. Discovery: I have the privilege of a profession where I could find out something new about the Universe on any given day (with a bit of luck). I enjoy that immensely and it provides endless inspiration to work harder. 2. Developing young scientists. I had an incredible PDPhil supervisor and mentor, who taught me many of the key philosophical, political, and scientific lessons required to be a successful astronomer on an international stage. I am very much still aspiring to this, but in that process I have a strong desire to share those lessons with young South African astronomers as we build a globally competitive community here at home.
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Where to from here? Well I am really just getting started - I am very young for an academic. I have just established a new astronomy research group at the University of Pretoria and I have some ambitious growth goals I would like to hit in the next few years. This is not just growth for growth’s sake, but building a team with the sort of technical and scientific expertise required to tackle the research questions I am most interested in, including the nature of black holes and growth of galaxies.
What are your views on Leadership development? I think this is hugely important in ways people do not always fully appreciate, particularly if they just associate leadership with the strong-arm alpha male type. Leadership can take many forms in a large range of applications, including taking leadership of your own life and the decisions you make. Regardless of background, abilities, and interests, I view leadership development as critical in ones own self- development.
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Motto for life? Your reach should exceed your grasp.
My definition of success: Putting myself just outside my comfort zone, making sure I am pushing myself hard and learning new things, but enjoying it at the same time. If I can do that while still making genuine scientific contributions to my field, I am happy.
A key talent: Something I think that has given me a little bit of an edge is the ability to see a particular tool or insight applied in a completely different context. The intersection of two fields often brings new perspectives and opportunities.
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Principles I live by: Life is not a zero sum game - you can always find ways to work with and not against one another, even in deep competition. I also always remind myself that everyone has a story, past difficulties, and that we should always be cognizant of in how we treat one another.
Critical skills I develop Astrophysics is often an individual, inward-focused effort, with many hours spent alone in your own head and/or at a computer writing algorithms to manipulate data in a particular way. Despite this, our field benefits massively from teamwork and effective communication. I find myself always trying to improve my ability to communicate ideas and to help get people to work together more effectively and to achieve common goals.
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Resources I use to stay inspired: Great books and music. I also routinely listen to a few key podcasts by thought leaders I respect. One decent shot during 18 holes of golf also seems to provide a few weeks’ worth of inspiration.
The best advice I’ve received “If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim.”
The legacy I would like to leave Someone who made a small contribution to the rise of South African astronomy in the first half of the 21st century, through scientific discoveries but also more importantly, through growing the community of world-class yet level-headed South African astronomers.
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Leadership Development through Sport - Clinton van Rensburg
Extracts from Clint’s message to the players…
How one defines success, or how you perceive success, plays a major role in the way you look at life and, more importantly, how you live your life. The secret ingredient is H.E.A.R.T (Humility, Effort, Ambition, Respect and Teamwork).
To us at Bosch Rugby, success is more than just winning on the scoreboard. It is more about the way we play the game both on and off the field. It is ultimately about becoming a better human who will contribute and make a difference in society long after the final whistle. Being successful on the scoreboard in a very tough schoolboy rugby environment is often fleeting, cyclic over a number of years, and that is if Lady Luck is on your side as well.
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It is for this reason that we decided to have a good hard look at ourselves and how we define success, and then to focus our energy into addressing those things over which we do have control – ultimately our culture. The message is clear – The scoreboard will not define us. It is rather our values and the principles that we live by that will define us.
How we handle success and failure will define us. How we treat others and our environment is something that we want to do with humility and respect. Leaving the jersey that bonds us in a better place than when we found it is important to us. “Sweeping the Sheds” has become a powerful mind-set for us in everything we do. It speaks to us about humility and checking our egos.
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Our school’s creed plays powerfully into our approach, and knits into the very fibre of our school’s culture. Altius et Latius – Higher and Wider – The creed speaks about ambition, about growth and development, striving to become better, pushing boundaries and reaching for the stars. In the end, it is much more about the process than the quickly forgotten result.
We have for this reason embarked on a journey within our rugby family where we are looking to bring back, or to reinforce, those good Bosch values that we want to live by on a daily basis. The “H.E.A.R.T of Bosch” speaks of the five values that form the foundation on which we want to build a strong culture. Humility – Effort – Ambition – Respect – Teamwork = Rondebosch Rugby.
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We like to believe that the fruits of our efforts in building this culture will be lasting friendships, wonderful memories and becoming better people.
The Bosch Rugby Clarity Camp at the start of the season gave us the perfect opportunity to bring clarity to the many facets within our rugby strategies; but more importantly, it also gave us an opportunity to birth the H.E.A.R.T of Bosch within the majority of our rugby boys and coaches. The camp was a great success due to the buy-in and effort from all involved.
It is one thing to talk about values and to rally behind a strong acronym or symbol; but it is another thing altogether to walk your talk by guarding and living by these values in a society which defines success differently, while living to a different beat than the one beating in the H.E.A.R.T of Bosch.
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The H.E.A.R.T of Bosch is alive and growing stronger with every beat. However, as the hearts in our bodies need blood, so too does the H.E.A.R.T of Bosch. The lifeblood that is needed to sustain the HEART of Bosch is passion – the passion we have for our school and community. Watch this H.E.A.R.T beat …
If we are going to succeed in bringing back the H.E.A.R.T of Bosch, then everyone involved in Bosch Rugby will have to become an extreme leader. The extreme ownership concept or mind-set is mind-blowing and powerful. It speaks about 100% ownership and 0% blame.
This equation becomes life-changing once you have done the maths and you realize what 0% blame means in a world where the blame game triumphs - it is always someone else’s fault.
The Extreme Ownership book that was written by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin gives us a simple manual on how to apply their Navy Seal Principles our everyday lives. It speaks about a leadership that is framed in discipline, a leadership that is simple but difficult due to the lack of discipline. More importantly, it speaks about owning up, finding a solution and then fixing the problem.
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Armed with the 12 principles of extreme ownership, we held our inaugural Rugby Captains Breakfast, which gave us the perfect opportunity to plant this leadership seed throughout all our teams – coaches included. Growing culture or developing leadership is not a one-time exercise with overnight success.
Growing a strong culture through extreme ownership is a daily grind of trying to do the right thing, making the right choices and sticking to the values that you ascribe to. I hope that, with time, these values and principles that we live by will become a lifestyle. It feels like we have a clear direction in terms of where we want to be, with a solid foundation on which to build our future. I truly believe that if we build with our H.E.A.R.T in it, we will have success in the long run.
Therefore, if someone had to ask me what is new and different within Bosch Rugby, the answer would be simple. Firstly, we are clear on how we see success, with the end goal of creating better people. Achieving this goal will ultimately come down to how we go about our daily lives, how we do things both on and off the field. We do however believe that if we focus our energy on getting the processes right, then the results on the scoreboard will also look after itself – The good guys do win in the end.
CLINT VAN RENSBURG
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DISCUSSIONS OVER COFFEE Presented by Rondebosch Boys’ High School’s Counselling Department, these meetings allow parents to come together and explore topics
relevant to their sons’ development and their roles as parents in guiding this process. The discussions over a cup of coffee (or tea) will be facilitated by Austin Smith (Clinical Psychologist).
Why is Grade 8 so hard?
Austin Smith, Clinical Psychologist, facilitated a discussion with Grade 8 parents on 21 February 2019. The discussion explored the challenges that parents face as their children begin a journey through high school. Below is a brief summary of what was explored within the discussion.
Austin reflected that the boys have a great deal on their plates as they try to find their place in this new bigger and faster school. It is happening in a time when some boys are also going through their own physical, behavioural and psychological changes as well. It is also a time where an internal drive or instinct is emerging in them that pushes towards greater independence and greater levels of separation from parents. If one considers that the boys (like adults too) have a certain amount of space to hold and contain the demands of life, a great deal of this space will be being used up at this time. A consequence is that there is often less space available to deal with extra or unexpected things.
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Austin used the well-known fairy-tale “Hansel and Gretel” as a metaphor for some of the deeper dynamics at play within this developmental period. Boys are being pushed out into the high school “forest” to fend for themselves where they will meet a few “witches” and hopefully find their “riches”. It is a scary time; however, to avoid the forest is not in the service of health. It does involve times of “suffering” and “hard work” but it is important to realise that this is a necessary developmental task. If taken on, there will also be “forces of nature” internally and externally that are available to work towards helping with this journey of development. Finally, there will inevitably be times when the boys will try to retreat back home and regress back to their childhood selves. This can be responded to with understanding and support but in the knowledge that this is not a sustainable place for growth. To progress they will need to push and be pushed out.
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It is very scary for parents too, “Will they be ok?” “Do they have enough of what it takes?” It is a very hard to feel like a “wicked witch” or “unfeeling giant” forcing one’s child into hardships and suffering. However, knowing it is necessary can allow a greater level of support by standing alongside one’s child rather than clearing the way in front of him.
Parents then had the opportunity to ask questions of Austin and each other about their experiences of raising Grade 8 and below is a brief summary of some of what was discussed:
Boys at this time can have emotional outbursts that are extreme. It is really hard to know whether to talk, to be quiet or to stop them in their tracks and say enough is enough. One suggestion was that although one’s gut feeling about the situation is often the best guide in discerning what path to take, knowing also that if you get it wrong you can return and revisit it later can be helpful. Another suggestion was to allow him the explosion (as something is clearly too much for him in that moment) and then to come back to it later, when emotions are less intense for all, to talk and help think it through together.
Boys are often not great talkers, which leaves parents in the dark about what is happening in their lives, and if they are ok…What if their moodiness is because something bad is happening in their lives? Not talking is often about trying to “do it alone” and trying to avoid being sucked back into the childhood roles of needing help from parents.
A suggestion was to let them know you are noticing them and are available to talk if they want to. The message being conveyed is “I am here for you but respect that you wish to try manage this in your own way.”
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Mentors, friends and other adults are often a great resource for boys in this stage of their lives. If there is a relationship outside the family that seems to have this potential, make time for it as when parents’ voices start feeling intrusive, controlling or uninformed (which is the teenage lament) then other voices can be really helpful for them (and their parents) in containing the anxiety about all that they are trying to manage.
Life is busy and school has now become incredibly full and demanding. In the high school, years there will be times of extreme busyness and stress, but also and times of less intensity and relative calm. Trying to find a balance is important. Suggestions were to allow time to decompress when it is available, to have different expectations for different times of the year and to be conscious of making time for all aspects of their family, school, social and technological lives. They will need help, as we all do, to keep life in balance.
“What if something is really not ok?” “What if I am missing something?” Inevitable fears when one’s child is being left to do so much on his own and is communicating less and less. A suggestion was to trust that the school are keeping an eye and have systems and resources in place to assist if things do become problematic. Alternatively, to reach out to the Grade Heads if you are concerned. However, it was again suggested that to allow or encourage your son to sort it out himself could be a beneficial experience from which to grow and realise that he can cope on his own.
The final point was reinforcing the idea that it is through the suffering, the hardships and the hard work that a person’s internal strengths and riches can be found. One of the tasks of this time is for your son to find out what he has inside his “backpack” to face and conquer the challenges ahead. The hard thing about this however, is neither he nor you, as his parents will know just what potential exists in his backpack until (in the face of a challenge) it is required, found and fortified.
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Two books were also recommended: He’ll be OK – by Celia Lashlie Love in a time of contempt – Joanne Fedler Further information on the next Coffee Morning Discussion will be sent via email.
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What is going on with my son?
Austin Smith, Clinical Psychologist, facilitated a discussion with parents on 23 May 2019. This discussion explored the challenges that adolescence brings for boys and their parents. This is a hugely demanding developmental phase and it was highlighted as having remarkable similarities to the behaviours of their toddler years. It is as if they again need to learn to walk without holding onto a parent’s hand and although they will deny it, they still need encouragement and support in their efforts to do so. Below is a brief summary of some of the issues raised by parents within the discussion.
How hard to come down on him when he does something wrong? The discussion explored how parents feel incredibly angry and irritated by their sons at times, and there were varying attitudes on the spectrum of strictness. However, the general sense was that teenagers need to face consequences for their actions and feel the impact they have on others. An example was not finishing their project in time and so staying up late to get it done. Some parents felt they would go to sleep and let their son stay up late, others felt they would wait up and be available if needed. Although the temptation is to want to help them, the consensus was that they need to learn to be responsible for their work and deadlines. It is their work after all and so they need to finish it. Another example was not being fully dressed when it is time to leave for school. There was a discussion about how angry a parent can be about this but again the feeling was that they need to feel the impact they have on others and it is ok to show him that you are angry. It is worth trying not to make it a chance to crush him and tell him how useless he is but rather to explain how his actions affect others around him. Perhaps going to school without his tie, or with slippers on, will help him learn to manage things differently in the morning
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How do you build his confidence? A hugely important part of growing up is developing a sense of confidence in one’s abilities. Adolescence is a time when they either feel bullet proof and untouchable, or deeply insecure, or filled with self-doubt.
The suggestion was that it is through repeated experiences of overcoming anxiety or challenging situations that they build their inner sense of ownership and confidence. Another idea was to notice those times when they do impress you or do things you did not expect, and let them know. Put another way, for every one negative comment made there should be nine positives.
This is not a new statement but a useful reminder that as parents your voice, and how you use it with your son, can have a hugely positive impact.
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Feeling used and taken advantage of? Teenagers tend to make many demands and do not give much back in return. A parent felt his son had become a tenant in the home rather than a family member. The developmental significance of this behaviour was noted as being a positive step towards future independence. However, parents also reflected how there can be limits on what you give and what you ask for in return. Pocket money was used as an example and making your son come up with a budget. If he wants more money, negotiate it and define clearly what he is then expected to pay for himself. Being allowed to go out with friends was another example of space for give and take and how it could be balanced against other expectations such as mealtimes or excursions spent as a family.
Cell phones are incredibly difficult to manage. Parents all expressed their frustration and difficulty with dealing with cell phones in their children’s lives. Although some boys are able to show restraint and regulate themselves to a point, many cannot and the technology today is designed to keep you attached and engaging with your device. Parents shared how some have times in the day where cell phones are not allowed to be used, such as meal times and study times. Some parents make phones be charged in the kitchen at night and not in bedrooms. There was also a discussion how some schools are banning cell phones altogether and becoming “cell free campuses”. Parents all felt this idea would be worth presenting to the school and one parent went from the meeting to speak to the deputy heads to ask that this be considered for RBHS.
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Article in the Spotlight What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious - How to respect feelings without empowering fears Clark Goldstein, PhD
When children are chronically anxious, even the most well meaning parents can fall into a negative cycle and, not wanting a child to suffer, actually exacerbate the youngster’s anxiety. It happens when parents, anticipating a child’s fears, try to protect him/her from them. Here are pointers for helping children escape the cycle of anxiety.
1. The goal is not to eliminate anxiety, but to help a child manage it.
None of us wants to see a child unhappy, but the best way to help kids overcome anxiety is not to try to remove stressors that trigger it. It has to help them learn to tolerate their anxiety and function as well as they can, even when they are anxious. In addition, as a by-product of that, the anxiety will decrease or fall away over time.
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Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
2. Don’t avoid things just because they make a child anxious.
Helping children avoid the things they are afraid of will make them feel better in the short term, but it reinforces the anxiety over the long run. If a child in an uncomfortable situation gets upset, starts to cry— not to be manipulative, but just because that’s how she feels—and her parents whisk her out of there, or remove the thing she’s afraid of, she’s learned that coping mechanism, and that cycle has the potential to repeat itself.
3. Express positive—but realistic—expectations.
You cannot promise a child that his fears are unrealistic—that he will not fail a test, that he will have fun ice-skating, or that another child will not laugh at him during show & tell. However, you can express confidence that he is going to be okay, he will be able to manage it, and that, as he faces his fears, the anxiety level will drop over time. This gives him confidence that your expectations are realistic, and that you are not going to ask him to do something he cannot handle.
4. Respect her feelings, but do not empower them.
It is important to understand that validation does not always mean agreement. So if a child is terrified about going to the doctor because she’s due for a shot, you do not want to belittle her fears, but you also do not want to amplify them. You want to listen and be empathetic, help her understand what she is anxious about, and encourage her to feel that she can face her fears. The message you want to send is, “I know you’re scared, and that’s okay, and I’m here, and I’m going to help you get through this.”
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5. Don’t ask leading questions.
Encourage your child to talk about his feelings, but try not to ask leading questions— “Are you anxious about the big test? Are you worried about the science fair?” To avoid feeding the cycle of anxiety, just ask open-ended questions: “How are you feeling about the science fair?”
6. Don’t reinforce the child’s fears.
What you do not want to do is be saying, with your tone of voice or body language “Maybe this is something that you should be afraid of.” Let us say a child has had a negative experience with a dog. Next time he/she is around a dog, you might be anxious about how the child will respond, and you might unintentionally send a message that he/she should, indeed, be worried.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
7. Encourage the child to tolerate anxiety.
Let your child know that you appreciate the work it takes to tolerate anxiety in order to do what he wants or needs to do. It is really encouraging him to engage in life and to let the anxiety take its natural curve. We call it the “habituation curve”—it will drop over time as he continues to have contact with the stressor. It might not drop to zero, it might not drop as quickly as you would like, but that is how we get over our fears.
8. Try to keep the anticipatory period short.
When we are afraid of something, the hardest time is really, before we do it. Therefore, another rule of thumb for parents is to really try to eliminate or reduce the anticipatory period. If a child is nervous about going to a doctor’s appointment, you do not want to launch into a discussion about it two hours before you go; that is likely to get your child more keyed up. So just try to shorten that period to a minimum.
9. Think things through with the child.
Sometimes it helps to talk through what would happen if a child’s fear came true—how he/she would handle it. A child who is anxious about separating from his/her parents might worry about what would happen if they did not come to pick him/her up. Therefore, we talk about that. If your mom does not come at the end of soccer practice, what would you do? “Well I would tell the coach my mom’s not here.” In addition, what do you think the coach would do? “Well he would call my mom. Or he would wait with me.” A child who is afraid that a stranger might be sent to pick him/her up can have a code word from him/her parents that anyone they sent would know.
For some kids, having a plan can reduce the uncertainty in a healthy, effective way.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
10. Try to model healthy ways of handling anxiety.
There are multiple ways you can help kids handle anxiety by letting them see how you cope with anxiety yourself. Kids are perceptive, and they are going to take it in if you keep complaining on the phone to a friend that you cannot handle the stress or the anxiety.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
The Guardian Schools Anonymous Reporting App
The Guardian Story
At The Guardian, we pride ourselves at being at the forefront of child protection, in both a ‘real world and cyber space’ environment. Our children are at increased risk due to sophisticated grooming techniques and new strategies employed by bullies and sexual predators. We pride ourselves in ‘staying ahead of the game’ and disseminating information obtained as quickly as possible to educators and parents.
Bullying and sexting in particular remain a concern amongst staff and parents. Last year, we announced, that the school had acquired an Anonymous Reporting App developed by ‘The Guardian’ - a company that specialises in adolescent protection issues.
At Bosch, we have been looking at ways in which boys can report their concerns to the school anonymously; preventing them being labelled as snitches by their mates.
The Guardian Schools’ App offers a smart phone application for school pupils that facilitates anonymous reporting through an instant portal to report contentious issues.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
The App allows you to log a report after choosing from a drop down menu, which lists possible offences; this list includes:
Racism and or Discrimination Bullying, Harassment, fighting or dangerous activities Depression , suicide or Cutting Drugs, steroids or alcohol abuse Unacceptable behaviour by a staff member Inappropriate behaviour by a fellow Learner Inappropriate parties Sexting Sexual assault Stealing Weapons at School My issue is not in this list Suggestions
Benefits include: Learners have a platform to report on any issues they may be scared to report on but will have the courage to do it anonymously. The App is anonymous – a faceless report on any matter where a boy may otherwise be afraid to speak up. The identity of the reporter is removed from the report and the school. Schools are able to find out about issues sooner, thereby being able to deal with the issues before they become too big. It breaks the “Don’t tell” culture within the school or being labelled a snitch. Boys do not want to speak up for fear of further harassment. Learners can download the App free.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
Schools that subscribe designate a team of staff members to receive the faceless reports‚ with any pupil who downloads the App able to report abuse or report any other matter where he may otherwise be afraid to speak up.
Boys have been asked to download the App and use when required. The downloading of the app is extremely simple. The “The Guardian App” can be downloaded from the I-Store or Play Store. A simple registration page has to be completed and RBHS must be selected as the school. The Guardian retains this information in a secure and encrypted environment. The Guardian will never disclose personal information, unless the child’s life is at risk or they are breaking the rules.
Why does it have to be Anonymous? Statistically, more than 80% of learners feel more comfortable reporting on issues that are worrying them or affecting their friends, if their identity remains anonymous.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
Events of the 1st Quarter 2019
Mentorship training workshop Mrs Kershaw successfully last year introduced a ‘Peer Mentorship programme’ at Rondebosch. The purpose of this programme is to service the needs of all of our Grade 8 learners. A carefully selected group of Grade 12 mentors underwent training in January 2019 in preparation for the Grade 8 boys’ arrival. The Mentorship programme got off to the best possible start, with Mr Jeremy Gibbon being our keynote speaker on the 7th January 2019. As an ex-headmaster, with a very likable demeanor, the programme was bound to be the great success that it was.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
The content selections, the presentations and the nature of the presentations set the G12 Mentors up for a successful journey with their young Grade 8 mentees. They learnt about support, recognition of various symptoms and the route of being a good role model.
There are on average three Grade 8 boys paired with a Grade 12 mentor, so the programme is large. Over the past two terms, the connections have been good and the programme seems to be a valuable part of Rondebosch life.
Grade 8 leadership day with Lead4life Our Grade 8 boys enjoyed a Leadership development day hosted by Lead4Life in the first term. The focus of the day was twofold:
To integrate the boys and allow them to get to know as many Bosch buddies as possible. To explore individual strengths and weaknesses in a group setting.
The day started with the Lead4Life team introducing themselves to the boys in the hall.
This was followed by interactive games in groups on the Lower Desert field.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
The boys spent time in the Mears Centre, learning about leadership traits and evaluating their own strengths and weaknesses.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
From the feedback received, the boys enjoyed the day.
Djuma Amissi A1 The leadership day that took place last week was very successful. It taught me many things and it allowed me to make new friends. Most of the things we did on the day took teamwork, listening to others, being energetic and having fun. For me everything went according to plan because I learnt that I am a good leader, I have to listen to my teammates’ opinions and have to display good sportsmanship.
Daniel Cornell A1 The Lead4Life day was fun and the staff were friendly and kind. Everyone mentioned different things that they would like to achieve from the activities, like bonding as a grade, and of course... having fun. The activities definitely did bond the grade and teach us teamwork. I would say the day was highly successful and I would not change anything.
Azzaam Adams A1 The leadership programme was one of my best experiences. I loved everything, but especially capture the flag and dodgeball. In my opinion, it was the best programme I have ever had and helped make me better. Thanks to all that were part of the programme and I hope to try it again sometime in the future.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
Christiaan Stimie A4 The Lead4 life day was in my opinion very successful. The people were always friendly and the games we played were fun. I especially liked the cheerleader game. It was a great day and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Prefect camp to Greyton We were lucky enough to spend the first weekend of the term away in Greyton on a bonding weekend. The prime focus was to get to know one another and break down barriers that may have existed.
We booked into the Greyton Eco lodge on the outskirts of the town and Mr Nel and Mr Paarman accompanied us. The weekend was a resounding success and offered the ideal opportunity for the boys to really get to know one another. This is a key component to the group functioning optimally in the year ahead. It also provided a much- needed break before the busy term started.
The weekend activities included a hike to a waterfall and many excursions into town. We left Greyton a stronger unit and shared memories there that will stay with us for a long time to come.
A big thank you has to go to Mr Nel and Paarman for planning the weekend and allowing us the space to operate. The memories created and the late night conversations will remain with us for a long time.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
Comments from the prefects: The most valuable characteristic in a leadership unit is teamwork. Without it, there is no communication and ultimately the leadership unit will break apart and will be unable to fulfil its potential. So, early in the first term the prefect group of E19 set off to the town of Greyton to focus on what is important: building strong relationships and working towards becoming an effective unit. Before the trip, it would have been fair to say that the prefect group was too divided and there was a lack of communication between its members. While in Greyton, we learnt a lot about the different personalities in the group and how to function as a well-integrated team. It was only two days but I feel that the progress we made in those days is immeasurable. We are all grateful for the opportunity that the school gave us to learn how to work with each other and how to have fun while doing it.
Craig Engelsman.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
The prefect camp of 2019 was indeed something that I looked forward to from the moment I got my tie. All the stories I had heard from previous years’ prefects had me worried that our year would not live up to expectations, but luckily, I was wrong. The connotations of the word “camp” also raised my eyebrows a bit and got me thinking that it would be a formal experience with planned out activities but I was yet again happy to be wrong. The stay in Greyton was more of a bonding experience than anything else and I definitely have a better understanding of the people that I did not know before. It really was a positive start to our year and set us off nicely for 2019 and I am grateful for the memories that were made.
Liam Sorensen
Greyton really provided a solid foundation to build our connection as a group. By the end of the weekend, you know your partners better and embark on a wonderful journey together. It really was a special weekend.
Cole Walbrugh
Greyton was an opportunity for 18 boys who have been asked to lead the school in their matric year to get to know each other on a personal, non-academic level. This was achieved by just being among each other and enjoying the natural beauty of Greyton. After the trip, new bonds were created and friendships formed that will last a lifetime.
Eric Jacobs
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
The trip to Greyton was definitely one for the books. The simple outings and group chats really brought the prefect group closer together and made for some fond memories. Some definite highlights are the trip to the waterfall and the sundown game of footie. The waterfall was enjoyable and a nice time for us to bond as a group while being active in nature, whilst the game of footie allowed us to separate the brawn from the brains. There were also plenty of relaxed periods where we got to know who could control the aux. Overall; it was a great weekend full of bonding, relaxation and laughs.
Matt Gray
•I loved how open the teachers in charge were, it really was good to get to know them since they would later be playing such a big role in our prefect lives. •The waterfall was really a great experience and I guess I conquered one of my own fears by climbing the rock face. •Overall, great for getting to know the prefects and teachers. Maybe that circle where we shared life experiences could have been done in a different way, because I feel like we could have learned more about each other than we did.
Patric McKeown.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
Events A SOCIAL LITERACY CONVERSATION’ - Grade 10 Leadership Day at Newlands Cricket Ground – 13 June 2019
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07:45 Arrive at PPC NEWLANDS CRICKET GROUND ‘OAKS ROOM’ 07:45 - Tea, coffee + muffins 08:15 08:15 - Take seats at tables (10 Per table x 17 tables) 08:30 Welcome and introduction by MC – MR DOMINGO (Pastoral Head) 08:30 - Introduction of Keynote Speaker 1 – MATTIEU THERON & 10.00 DAMIAN HEWITT - PLANT THE SEED 10:00 – Break – GROUP PHOTOGRAPH ON THE FIELD 10:15 10:15 - MR DOMINGO – PASTORAL GRADE HEAD (E21) – BEING 11:00 MEN 11:00 - BRUNCH 11:30 11:30 - Introduction of Keynote Speaker 2- PROF JONATHAN 12:45 JANSEN (DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR – UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH) 12:45 Wrap Up and Thanks
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Journey Preparations Journey training will be undertaken at school prior to the September holidays. This will include fitness testing, talks and demonstrations on first aid, safety aspects and snakes amongst other things.
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Training and Preparatory Table Mountain hikes The Table Mountain hikes will be undertaken during the September holidays.
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Transkei Outreach Programme
The Transkei trip taking place in June 2019 is “in full swing” ~ we have selected a huge group of 50 pupils from Rondebosch Boys’ High, Rustenburg Girls’ High, Springfield Girls’ Convent, Rhenish Girls and Parel Vallei High School.
We had 137 applicants, but unfortunately, many pupils were not selected due to the fact that we are going to be teaching Mathematics (and Maths Literacy), Accounting and Life Sciences, and to be chosen, pupils needed to be able to teach at least two of these subjects. There are also accommodation restraints.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
We leave on Sunday 16th June from Rondebosch and will sleep at Mentors Country Estate in Jeffrey’s Bay on Sunday. After a good breakfast we will head for Kei Mouth, cross the Kei River and then arrive at Trennerys or Seagulls Hotel on Monday afternoon, our base for the next ten nights. We will have a few Old Boys and Old Girls with us, as well as five Cape Town families and a family from the USA. We are very fortunate to again be sponsored two vehicles from Mekor Ford in Claremont, and Caltex. Without their support, these trips could not take place. This year we are taking on a new challenge, namely Tyali High School, a much bigger school than our previous Isolomzi.
All the pupils, as well as the organisers (Marion Wasdell, Chantal Rens, and myself) will hopefully stay at Trennerys Hotel; otherwise, we will be accommodated at Seagulls Hotel (200m away). We leave Trennerys on Thursday 27thJune, sleep in Sedgefield that evening, and get back to Cape Town on Friday 28th June.
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Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
Wilderness Leadership School Twenty-eight Rondebosch boys will later this year be exposed to the White Rhino Experience run by the Wilderness Leadership School. Our first group will be heading to the White Imfolozi Game reserve during the June holidays and the second group during the September holidays. Rondebosch is unique in that we have maintained our links with the Wilderness Leadership School (WLS), based at the White Imfolozi Game Reserve in Kwazulu Natal, for a period of 42 years. Arguably, no other school could boast that they have gone on trails, every year, since 1978. With the exception of 1987, when Cyclone Demoina caused a cancellation of the trip. The WLS emblem has leaves of the Coral tree. The three leaves depict three connections that we all have to make: Man to Earth Man to Fellow Man Man to Creator The introspection and soul-searching that flows from the interaction between man and animal in one of the very last Wilderness areas of our country certainly inspired many a young man from our School to attain higher levels of performance in numerous areas of life. The experience has led to new ways of thinking, new ways of viewing the world and new ways of respecting our rich diversity. The late ‘LG’ la Grange, a teacher at RBHS for more than 40 years, started the ‘annual migration’ to the White Imfolozi Game Reserve. Early trails were undertaken by car and later by train and since 1982, we have been flying flying to Durban. LG wrote to every group of RBHS trailists prior to departure and one of his letters appears below:
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Dear White Rhino Trailist You may share this with any person that in your judgment has the maturity and sensitivity to appreciate what follows: "I just want to wish you all the best with your White Rhino Trail that lies ahead. I will follow you and your group in the spirit during your encounter with true African Wilderness. It will be all too brief, of that I can assure you. Every moment will be precious, therefore relax and realize that nothing will hurt you nor harm you.
May you and your mates tread carefully and travel safely. May you enjoy this unique physical, mental and spiritual adventure. May you all be touched by the spirit of Zululand and be filled with a sense of wonder when you contemplate the last of true pristine Wilderness around you. May you be overwhelmed by a sense of joy at being alive and able to drink in all of Creation. May you experience that deep-seated feeling of perfect peace when looking into the red coals on a lonely night watch. May you come in contact with your inner self and find a deep contentment. May you find time to re-examine your priorities and discover who you are, where you are coming from and where you are going. May your spirit soar and recognize the greater Spirit that dwells inside you and everywhere around you. May you become silent, reach out and be touched by your Creator. May the impressions stay with you for ever."
Regards Paul la Grange (LG)
Above: Dr Ian Player, founder of the WLS and one of the world’s most outstanding conservationists and environmental statesmen with long- time friend Maqubu Ntombela.
Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com
Leadership/Pastoral Resources Great reading material for the holidays, available in the RBHS Library. Deep Work by Cal Newport Impossible to Ignore by Carmen Simon
I can’t make This Up by Kevin Hart The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert
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Factfulness by Hans Rosling Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle Alone on the Wall by Alex Honnold
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Grit by Angela Duckworth Hutchinson Endure by Alex Hutchinson
21 Lessons for the Commitment by Didier Drogba 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
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Rondebosch Boys’ High School Headmaster: S Simpson BA, HDE (Wits), B Ed (Hons) (UCT) Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 www.rondebosch.com