NEW HEADFORHUDSONPARKHIGHSCHOOL knowledge is theprimaryreasonforgoing toschool. academics come first. Achieving sound grades and gaining such assport andculturecannotbeover-emphasized, Although thesignificance ofextracurricularactivities education? What areyourthoughtson howtoachieveawell-balanced and ensuringfairplayatalltimesisessential. quick responsetoqueriesandconcerns.Beingproactive It isessentialtolistenthecommunityandprovide a vision.” by creatingasharedvisionandgoalstoaccomplish that than anythingelse-anattitudethatstartsrightatthe top “Creating awelcomingatmosphereismoreanattitude Most HeadmasterswillagreewithDeborahHarbin: accepted andsafe? where everypupilandstaffmemberfeelswelcome, What areyourthoughtsondevelopinganenvironment development andhappinessofthechild. picture’. 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How wouldyougoaboutensuringthatthecommunity will your time,talents,compassionandlove. serve thosearoundyou.Thisincludes share whatGodhasgiventoyouand of ChristianityIbelievethatyouhaveto self, Godbeforeall”.Tofollowthepath My personalmottois“Servicebefore the promotionofawholesomecharacter. perseverance, allnobletraitsthataddto skills, diligence,passion,dedication, for amorecomplexsetoflearning The culturalenvironmentprovides good sportsmanship. teamwork, followingrules,honestyand the classroomleadership,accountability, emphasise areasoflearningfromwithin sports arenaprovidesanopportunityto excel inext The nextimportantendeavouristo racurricular activities.The much timeat school South African National Our Renowned Debater, Thando Dyasi, Youth Wind Ensemble Goes to Australia At the end of September last year, Thando Tristan Henderson, competed in the annual National Individual a trumpeter Debating and Public Speaking Competi- in Grade 11 at tion, where he ranked highly, securing his Hudson Park spot in the team. Thando then High School, was travelled to Australia in April this year to recently selected compete in the World Individual Debat- for the South ing and Public Speaking Competition. African National Thando did exceptionally well and ranked Youth Wind 8th amongst the South African competi- Orchestra. tors. His scores for his prepared speech, Lulutho Ngcongolo debate, reading and impromptu speech who matriculated ranged from 81 to 90 - these are excep- from HPHS in 2015 tional scores. Thando was commended by was also selected. the South African coach for his maturity, After school, he objectivity and his impeccable manners. began his studies Hudson Park High is extremely proud of at UCT and in Thando and his Public Speaking success. early 2017 he was awarded a half- Computer Wizz Teens scholarship to the Berklee College of 20 Grade 12 students did the Olympiad for Music in Boston, Massachusetts in the CAT. The Olympiad encourages lateral and USA to study music composition. "out of the box" thinking. We are proud to announce that we have Hundreds of young musicians audition students who will be going through to the 2nd for a coveted place in the South African round. National Youth Orchestra and a select Shaye-Ann Delport received a Gold in round 1 few are chosen to form the green and (she is in the top 7% nationwide). gold national team each year. Bryn Deetlefs, Jason Horner and Jordan The National Youth Orchestra’s legacy Green all received a silver (they are in the top spans over half a century and is far 14% nationwide). reaching with the representation of • If a student received Gold he/she did better alumni in top professional orchestras in than 93% of the participants in his/her South Africa and across the globe. group – nationwide; • If a student received Silver he/she did The National Youth Orchestra Winter better than 79% of the participants in his/ Course will take place from 30 June – her group – nationwide; 9 July in Port Elizabeth with concerts at • If a student received Bronze he/she did the Savoy Theatre and the National Arts better than 50% of the participants in his/ Festival in Grahamstown. her group – nationwide.

Hudsonians Reaching Tech in Consumer Studies for the Stars We embarked on a pilot project using The following pupils received their Cum the donated tablets Laude Blazers. You make us proud! in Consumer Studies. Public Speaking: Thando Dyasi Learners are using the Dance: Nikita Naidoo devices to consolidate : Akhona Mnyaka (re-award) work taught by (SA U/19 and SA Schools) completing short tests set on Google Docs. Cricket: Sine Qeshile (SA Schools) Cricket: Jason Niemand (SA U/19) : Chloe Velde (re-award) Success at the Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod The music department took part in the annual Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod from the 8th to 22nd May. The HPHS musicians enjoyed a very successful two weeks and brought back some outstanding results. In total the music department received 49 awards with 1 bronze, 21 silver, 21 gold and 6 special mention awards. Four medals were also won by HPHS ensembles which entitled them to perform at the ending Showcase Concert on the final day of the Eisteddfod. We are extremely proud of our musicians and congratulate them on their fantastic achievements. The awards handed out were as follows:

Bronze Awards (60% - 69%) Gold Awards (80% - 89%) HPHS Saxophone Ensemble Sherily Msimango Tristan Henderson HPHS Clarinet Ensemble Esethu Arosi Silver Awards (70% - 79%) Raleke Ogbonna Special Mention Awards (90% - 100%) Kamvelihle Ngceba Lauren Aldag Ludumo Mdolo Jonathan Roux Sokunene Mpupa Samantha Goold and Leah Liang Linomtha Dabula Caralee Koopowitz (Duet) Aliziwe Ncapai Bhongolethu Ntwana Leah Liang and Jason Liang (Duet) Cameron Kilroe Pumelela Mniki HPHS Brass Ensemble Dimpho Mzimba Leah Liang HPHS Concert Band Lendel Mendoza Samantha Goold HPHS Choir Khanyisani Madikane Jason Liang Camden Davidse Ludwe Mhlauli Medals Tawanna Mareya Ariane van Wyk ADRI SAMUELS MEMORIAL MEDAL Leah Liang Vuyolwethu Camngca for best senior piano ensemble – Leah Caralee Koopowitz Ariane van Wyk and Sanchia Poovan Liang and Jason Liang Erin Vengadajellum (Duet) OXFORD MUSIC CENTRE MEDAL for Sanchia Poovan Mvanakazi Mxhobo and Ciara best senior instrumental ensemble – Ciara Abrahams Abrahams (Duet) Leah Liang and Samantha Goold Mvanakazi Mxhobo Ludumo Mdolo and Zizibele Matyumza CAPE CLADDING MEDAL for best high Lerato Motaung (Duet) school chamber ensemble – HPHS Mark Okoh Erin Vengadajellum and Ludwe Mhlauli Brass Ensemble Alizwa Ngumbela (Duet) CONTEMPORARY SECTION MEDAL for Luvo Haya Caralee Koopowitz and Camden best high school ensemble – HPHS HPHS Jazz Band Davidse (Duet) Saxophone Ensemble Mr and Miss Culture Hudson Park High School hosted its annual ‘Mr and Miss Culture’ cultural showcase on Thursday, 18th May 2017. We had a beautiful display of the many cultures representing the cultural diversity at Hudson Park High School with the Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, English, Sotho, Nigerian, Coloured, mixed race and Indian cultures respectively. The atmosphere was very dynamic, vibrant and enthusiastic and we truly felt the atmosphere of cultural diversity present at our school. Our winners of the cultural event were Tomson Akioyame who was crowned Mr Culture and Lilithalethu Ilori who was crowned Miss Culture representing the Nigerian Culture. This event was organised by the 2017 Qhayiya - Our Pride - Multicultural Society. Hudson Park continues to actively work towards achieving a spirit of acceptance and love for one another’s cultures.

A Dramatic Affair with Bhongolethu Hudson Park High School has embarked correct stage posture, vocal exercises, group of young pupils who have come on an exciting cultural exchange improvisation, dramatized poetry and under his tutelage, and has expressed initiative with Bhongolethu, a rural theatre history. his delight at being part of this school from Kwelera. This involves As part of this program, these pupils development outreach. 75 Bhongolethu learners immersing attended our school’s main annual The budding dramatists too, are themselves fully in weekly drama dramatic production “A View from the thoroughly enjoying learning new skills, workshops held at HPHS and aimed at Golden Arches,” as specially invited and combined rehearsal for Bhongolethu developing the acting talent of these guests. Mr Perold, Hudson Park’s highly and Hudson Park learners will soon pupils, for whom transport is provided experienced Drama Director, is most commence for a play scheduled to be by the school. The classes cover pleased with the talent displayed by the performed in the fourth term.

Books and More Books EduHOPE, part of our Interact Society assisted Bhongolethu Secondary School in clearing their Library of old outdated textbooks so that they could make space for new relevant resources. We contacted Collectall, a local recycling business, to come and collect the books. Hudson Park High School doing its part!

The Hudson Park Music Department has decided to donate a treasure trove of sheet music to . The terrible fire that consumed Woodridge College in June destroyed the school’s music department which housed the school’s sheet music library. The sheet music was collected over many years and much of it was irreplaceable. A plea was put out over Facebook by a Woodridge parent and Hudson Park came to the rescue. Both Hudson Park High and Primary Schools have vast collections of sheet music and have banded together to donate as much sheet music as possible to help re-establish Woodridge’s music library. Head of Music at Hudson Park High, Wesley Wong, had this to say, “We were deeply saddened by the events which took place at Woodridge and when we saw the Facebook post the decision to donate was a foregone conclusion. We are very happy that we are in a position to help keep music alive at another fantastic school and hope that this donation goes a long way to helping them return to full functionality. We hope to establish a musical connection with Woodridge and perhaps do some joint work together in future.” The music donated covers a variety of solo instrumental, ensemble and band music.

GIVING BLOOD The SANBS and Hudson were able to collect 67 units of blood. Thank you to the students who donated as well as the teachers who also gave up time to donate. One unit East London Child of blood can save up to 3 lives and it is and Youth Care encouraged that parents and friends of the Centre receiving students come and donate when we have food donated by our our next blood drive. learners.

Fairy God Mother Cupboard

Shout out to the Matrics of 2017

The Fairy Godmother Cupboard has grown tremendously from when it was originally started in 2013. The Cupboard now boasts dresses, shoes, jewelry as well as a limited stock of suits. Over the years we have dressed girls (and a gent or two) from Hudson Park as well as other schools in our area. Unfortunately not all pupils are as lucky as others, and some need just a little help from the Fairy Godmother to make their night one to remember. We can only do this with the help of donations and this is a “shout out” to all the 2017 Matrics to consider leaving their dresses (or suits) behind. These will be used to dress girls (and guys) for years to come and the joy you leave behind will be a blessings to many. Sports Page

Tennis Girls hockey Border reps

U14A U16 Coastal Sisipho Ndlabu and Kwanda Mbalekwa have been Ciara Abrahams Kate Dallas selected for the U19 South African team. Sisipho Jody-Ann October Akhona Monakali and Kwanda will be traveling to the UK in the June/July Asemahle Mdoko Gizelle Botha holidays to represent the country and Hudson Park High Asisipho France Liyabona Macingwane School. We as the Hudson Park Family are extremely Zukhanya Tyalintsika proud of their achievement and congratulate these two Laaii'qah Bedford U18A Grade 11 learners. Laila Williams U16A champs Jenna-Mae Hansen Tayla-Jade Marais Keziah King Zimkitha Smayile

Boys hockey Border reps U14A Syleshan Rajagopal Saige Casoojee (Selected into the Eastern Cape U14A Team) U14B U16B The U14A, U15A and U16A are the Border Netball Siphamandla Peter Siyanda Tyakume Champions after all three sides beat Grens in the finals Lunje Nomnganga Phila Nontununu played at Hudson Park High School. Sinegugu Adam Akha Jam-Jam Sinovuyo Tshefu Kukhanya Cweba Netball Eastern Cape Representatives U15 Chinazo Ogbonna U16A U18A U16 Amber McConnachie Nkombuzo Langa Nana Yeboah U18 Jolene Fathula Dylan Chantler Grentham Hewitt Lutho Xotyeni Afikile Msi Sports Page SA Modern Pentathlon and SA Laser Run Level 3 Gala in Port Elizabeth Jasmine Wegner: 3rd 50m backstroke, 3rd 100m backstroke and 4th 200m backstroke. SA Youth U19 Nationals Tyla Phillips: gold 200m breaststroke, gold 200m breaststroke and silver 50m breaststroke. Alexia Velde: 1st 50 backstroke, 4th 100m backstroke, 4th 50m butterfly and 5th 100m butterfly. Amber McConnachie: 13th in 200m ind. Medley, 200m backstroke and 200m freestyle, 16th in 200m ind. Medley and 200m backstroke and 20th in 50m backstroke. Meralda Terblanche: 8th in 200m freestyle, 9th in 400m freestyle and 100m freestyle and 13th in 50m backstroke. Chloe Velde: silver medal 100m backstroke 5th 50m backstroke and 9th 200m backstroke. Senior Nationals Chloe Velde: 9th 50m backstroke, 16th 400m ind. Medley and 22nd 100m backstroke. Alexia Velde: 32nd 200m Ind medley, 34th 50m breaststroke, 37th 50m backstroke. SA Open Water Chloe Velde 2nd nationally and Meralda Terblanche 4th nationally.

Soccer Rhys and Sanchia Poovan both represented the Eastern Cape teams at the SA Modern Pentathlon and SA Laser Run Championships in Cape Town, after achieving gold in both competitions at the Eastern Cape Championships held in Port Elizabeth. They both competed in the special under 19 category which served as a qualifier for the African Youth Olympic cup. Sanchia achieved 7th position in the under 19 age group. She achieved 8th position at the SA Laser Run Championship under 15. She was subsequently selected to represent SA at the Laser Run World Championships to be held in Cape Town in October. Rhys achieved a double gold, ranking him first in SA in both Tetrathlon and Laser Run under 19, two years in a row. His achievement has earned him the selection to two SA teams in one weekend. This would be his 9th SA team selection. He has qualified to represent SAMPA at the under 19 Modern Pentathlon World Marcus Mc Kerry received the top goal scorer award for Championship in Czech Republic in July and at the African Under 19 Boys at the Port Elizabeth Soccer Tournament 2018 Youth Olympic qualifier Cup in Nigeria. He will be that took place on 18 March. representing SA at the Laser Run World Championships as well. Rhys was also awarded his South African Federation colours at the prestigious SAMPA awards.

Synchronised swimming Tee-Ann Lawrence came 4th at the Eastern Cape Championships.

Swimming Level 2 Gala in Port Elizabeth Adriaan Jordaan: gold 200m backstroke, silver 100m Hudson, freestyle, silver 50m backstroke, silver 100m backstroke. Hudson, Mtha Sojola: 9th 200m backstroke, 13th 200m individual medley 13th 50m backstroke and 19th 50m freestyle. Go... Hudson! Notice board

Founders Day and a weekend of celebrations

Founders’ Day is the official birthday of the school and was inaugurated on 24 August 1978 as the centrepiece of the school year and the pastoral programme. It has been celebrated every year since, in the third week of August, as the day on which the school shows appreciation for its heritage and its founders, and takes a moment to consider itself and its future. The programme will be spread over 2 days, namely Friday 25 and Saturday 26 August 2017. Our opponents in the Reunion games this year are various teams from Cambridge High School. We look forward to seeing you!

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION FRI 25 AUG 09h00 Founders’ Day Assembly Centenary Hall FRI 25 AUG 10h30 Reunion Assembly Centenary Hall New Netball Court, FRI 25 AUG 11h30 Old Hudsonian Registration outside Centenary Hall. FRI 25 AUG 14h00-18h30 Hockey Kat Leisure Park Astro FRI 25 AUG 16h30 Rugby: Hudson Park Old Boys vs Cambridge Old Boys Eagles’ View

Old Hudsonians Reunion Party FRI 25 AUG 18h00 Eagles’ View (With licensed cash bar)

SAT 26 AUG 09h00 Rugby, Netball, and Hockey Various SAT 26 AUG 14h30 Rugby: First Teams Hudson Park vs Cambridge Clifton SAT 26 AUG 16h30 Reunion After-Party (With licensed cash bar) Eagles’ View

Fearless as the Eagle FEARLESS AS THE EAGLE celebrates the history of Hudson Park. It is priced at R390 and can be bought from either the Primary or the High School Offices.