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A chance glimpse of a grainy cut-out from a local Hout
Bay paper, posted on Facebook in March, brought it
all together in a massive, blinding fash. The teaching
around the world; the live music venue; the years of
publishing; a great friendship; years in design and
sales; photography and parenting; these seemingly
disparate life events, literally came together to create
something that has been hovering on the outskirts of
our imaginations for years.
And The Good Times was born. A collaborative
platform for community schools to interact, share and
learn through the medium of a school newspaper. A
newspaper dedicated to the upliftment of the community
through communication and sharing.
We all share a common passion and vision for the future.
From all our different backgrounds, we recognise a
common desire in most, if not all, individuals to live
in harmony and experience joy; to thrive within our
communities and contribute to the social fabric within
which we live.
We recognise the necessity and the possibility of a close
and harmonious community. We also acknowledge that
it lies with our children.
The Good Times is a vehicle for encouraging better
cross-cultural & community based interaction; to
revive the culture of journalism and school newspapers
and for families to catch a glimpse of what is going on
within their own, and surrounding schools, in the close
community and further afeld.
Our frst issue was published in June of this year for
the twelve primary and high schools in Hout Bay. Both
space and newspapers are offered free of charge to the
schools and support via the local community is sought
in order to cover print costs.
The second issue saw popularity quadruple and the
demand in other communities became apparent, thus
we are very happy to be reaching you, in this, our very
frst issue in the Camps Bay - Sea Point area.
How wonderful then that were able to welcome you to
The Good Times and wish you a happy holiday at the
same time. Rest up, read up and be safe. If youre going
away, happy travels. If youre staying behind, enjoy our
beautiful city and dont miss The Up BEarthday Party
at Kronendal Primary on 16 December (pg 3)!
The Good Times is a local newspaper. Its about our
beautiful community. Its about all of us and all the good
times; past, current and future, and it is unapologetically
Ra-Ra! Heres to an awesome 2014!
Let The Good Times Roll!
Camps Bay Primarys Junior Grades Show
Competition Page 6 A BEarthday Party Page 3
When you wind your way to the very top of
a narrow dirt road just next to the Oakhurst
Farm Stall Spar, you will arrive at the Clay
Caf one of the gems of Hout Bay.
Owned and run by Chris Bradburn, a very
hands-on and capable lady.
Chris started out in her home many years
ago and has been in the current premises
since 1999.
The Clay Caf, situated in a beautiful area
of Hout Bay, overlooking the mountains
and valleys, is a great place to go to work
everyday.
Chris is very much in demand and as we talk
her phone rings, the staff have questions, I
have questions and she handles it all with
ease.
We take a tour of the premises which are
bigger than one thinks at frst glance. Bright,
colourful ceramics are everywhere, from
the teddy bear painted by a little girl, to the
professional dinner service, being readied
for delivery. I fnd it all so interesting I
dont know where to look frst.
Chris tells me she has a staff of 25, some of
whom are from the same family and have
been with her for many years. Chris herself
only started pottery as an adult. However,
the pottery bug bit her and she has not
looked back.
The products are of a very high quality
and can be used in the microwave
and dishwasher. You can buy them at
Kirstenbosch Gardens and various shops
around Cape Town. You can also purchase
very good seconds at the Clay Caf
directly, at good prices. This way you can
build up a dinner service that is completely
unique!
The Clay Caf is also a good place to go
for coffee and cake. Under the watchful eye
and supervision of Danni Dogon, a Silwood
trained chef, my husband and I enjoyed the
largest piece of chocolate cake ever, which
had great favour. We will defnitely be
going back again soon.
The good news is, Danni will be giving
cookery lessons during the holidays. Bring
the children along to master the art of biscuit
making, cup cake creation & pizza baking.
Contact the Caf on 021 790 3318 or email
chasms@houtbay.com for information on
dates and times.
Also coming up is a Holiday Special
which includes 2 items of pottery to paint,
a juice and a snack, all for R95.00. A great
idea for the children to use as Christmas
presents for someone special, but dont
forget to allow 2 weeks for fring.
Popular events are Team Building
exercises and Kitchen Teas. The Caf
is also open at night for a minimum of
10 people for your own private function.
Childrens birthday parties are very popular.
There is a play area outside and a jumping
castle, if required, to get rid of excess
energy. Children of all shapes and sizes run
around dressed in anything from jeans and
tee-shirt to glittery fairy dresses. Anything
goes at the Clay Caf.
Families sit around tables, toasted sandwich
in one hand, paint brush in the other, all
working intently on their creations. Pretty
much weather proof, because of large tents
attached to the building, the Clay Caf is an
all year venue, which is great for the kids,
mom and dad!
For more information on The Clay Caf
phone: 021 790 3318, email: chasms@
houtbay.com or visit their website at :
www.claycafe.co.za
By Margarett Macfarlane.
We Recommend a Day at the Clay Caf
All ages enjoy ceramic painting at The Clay Cafe.
Hardly undiscovered! you may
well retort! However this historic
architectural landmark remains an
undiscovered gem to many local Cape
Town folk.
Hout Bay Manor, originally The Royal
Hotel, was built in 1871 by Jacob
Trautmann and seemed beyond its heyday
in the early 2000s. However, after an 18
month renovation and restoration, the hotel
was reopened and to this day remains a
popular wedding and honeymoon venue.
Popular with tourists and visitors for its
unique olde world Cape Colonial charm and
its proximity to famous attractions such
as Chapmans Peak Drive and surrounds,
the hotels apparent exclusivity has left it
seldom frequented by locals.
But, no more! Since working on the Hout
& About page in the second Hout Bay
issue, I have made a concerted effort to try
new places instead of always falling back
on our familys old favourites.
On a hot Saturday in early November
we felt the need to get out of the house.
Perusing the restaurant page, I kept being
drawn back to the Pure Restaurant details,
however its hardly a place to take seven
children. (Not all mine!)
Id heard that theres a big drive to make
The Manor more accessible to locals,
so I called ahead and enquired about the
children and the receptionist assured me
they were welcome.
What a pleasant surprise! We took a large
table next to the pool, the staff were attentive
and friendly and the food was tremendous.
Renowned as a fne dining establishment,
Pure Restaurant runs a B.B.B. Special
which is a burger & beer or bubbles special
for R75.00. A substantial burger with chips
and salad and a kiddies menu with chicken
schnitzel that had my children devouring
their food including the tasty side salad.
As it wasnt busy, our children were allowed
to swim in the heated pool, and they had an
absolute ball all afternoon. Not always an
option, however they will let you know if
you call them in advance.
Short of going to the beach and foregoing
a delicious lunch, there was nowhere
more perfect for us all to have spent the
sweltering afternoon. On the downside,
after our yummy lunch and lazy chats,
none of us had any desire to go back home
to those intended odd jobs around the house!
Hout Bay Manor also has a tea & cake
special for R25.00, just perfect for under
the trees on those hot summer afternoons.
Revealing An Undiscovered Gem!
As 2013 is
fast drawing
to a close,
what better
time for
Refections
What happened to our list of New Years
resolutions we wrote out with such
determination at the beginning of the year?
Did we spend more quality time with the
kids?
Did we lose those extra kilos?
Did we stop smoking?
Did we clean the car weekly? And many,
many more!
Well, the chances are, we did none of the
above, and to complicate matters, we feel
bad that we did not.
With 2014 around the corner, we will most
likely repeat the whole process. Well,
lets think about this. We would all like to
make certain changes and improvements
in our lives, but this needs to be a positive,
ongoing, experience. We need to work
towards our goals and make them life
changing.
Do you want to lose 5kg? Well, give
yourself a year to do it. That way it will stay
off and you will have changed your eating
pattern for life.
How are you going to spend more time with
the kids. Allow 10 minutes a day extra and
you get the equivalent of 8 days a year extra
with the little people.
The fact is, if we set our expectations too
high, we set ourselves up for failure. On
the other hand, if we aim for something
achievable, it is win - win, and we feel
good.
So for 2014, think seriously about what
matters to you - work out a practical time
period, write it in the front of your 2014
diary and look forward to positive results
at the end of 2014.
Good luck and see you again next year !
Maggie, (Margerett Macfarlane) was born in Cape Town, and has been in business
most of her life. She won the SA Business Woman of the Year award in 1992,
when she was Managing Director of a company involved in electronic manufacture
and export. She is trained as a Bereavement Councillor for St Lukes Hospice. She
oversaw the Look Good, Feel Better imitative in Cape Town for a number of years.
(They provide make over workshops for cancer patients at various hospitals.) She qualifed
as an Image Consultant and frmly believes that we all need some colour in our lives! She
gives motivational talks and is trained as a Life Skills coach.
She has been happily married for 46 years, has 2 children and 2 wonderful grandchildren,
all close by. These days she take it a bit easier and enjoys the moment. She exercises at
least 3 times a week and hopes to start drumming soon.
Refections with Maggie
The UP (www.theup.org.za) is about to
celebrate 10 years of service, steadily
growing UP from just 2 Hospital Care
Clowns to over 75 in Cape Town and now
also Gauteng.
To celebrate that 10 years ago our joy-
inspiring work began to Be on this
Earth we are having a HUGE 10th
BEARTHDAY PARTY.
Nicola Jackman founder of The UP and
one of GLAMOURs WOMEN of the
YEAR for 2013 says; This is such a special
milestone for us, we have really grown
UP, we used to UPlift just 100 children
and now with the ever-growing interest in
our work, we bring consistent joy to over
3500 children every month. Its the most
awesomely YAY experience to see how
sharing JOY effects everyone, the giver, the
receiver and all who witness the exchange.
On December 16th 2013 The UP is
creating CAPE TOWNs FIRST EVER
PUBLIC BEARTHDAY PARTY
Families will be able to simultaneously
support The UPs amazing work, whilst
having a HEAP of fun travelling a mini-
world at Kronendal Primary School.
Nicola adds; Its our intention to inspire
families to play together, we do a lot of
corporate joy work and thought why not
bring some team-building type games to our
BEarthday Party and build family/groups
of friends as teams. There will be loads of
bonus entertainment too including theatre,
music & dance
Tickets are R50p/p (for all ages & remember
the fee includes your donation to THE UP
ensuring UPs 10th year is the largest JOY
outreach ever)
Get behind this joy-inspiring organisation
and have a fun day with the whole family
or your friends. Travel the world &
support the growth of JOY, play loads
of games & win prizes for best dressed,
fastest travelling group and other spot
prizes. Tickets available on QUICKET
(group booking discounts available).
Just imagine, you and your family or
friends, can dress up as your favourite
culture, or as a world traveller and come
and play games together. When you arrive
your group or family will receive a group
passport & then you will be able to explore
the 13 different countries and enjoy all the
other bonus entertainment too.
R50p/p (2 & under free) Early Bird
(limited tickets till 12th December)
The BEarthday party will be split into 13
country zones and an additional stage area,
arts & chill area and food & some goods will
be for sale too. Travel to Hawaii, Mexico,
Brazil, France, USA, UK, Greenland etc -
all in one day - play the games together to
get your group passport stamped.
Bring your friends and/or family and
celebrate 10 years of sharing and growing
JOY & lets raise FUN and FUNDS for the
UP and envision love & joy growing around
the world! Venue: Kronendal Primary Hout
Bay Time: 10am 5pm
About The UP - The UP is a Not for Proft Organisation 122-357 NPO, founded in 2003. They are
an arts for health humanitarian company, committed to bringing UPliftment and extra emotional
care to sick & traumatised children in communities, homes & hospitals. Sharing joy sUPports the
childrens well-being & recuperation. For almost 10 years theyve been actively building, sharing
and inspiring joy Care Clowning, laughter, play, our kindness caring for one another thats
UP; WE are all joy catalysts creating a healthier happier humanKIND. (www.theup.org.za)
A BEarthday Party - Youre Invited!
Each of us get 20 milk teeth after we are
born. They are important, because healthy
milk teeth help your jawbone and mouths
muscles develop better and make your
smile beautiful!
Between your ffth and thirteenth birthday
you lose them, because you are becoming
bigger and need bigger teeth. You then get
32 brand new teeth, which you have to keep
forever. Sometimes one or two of your
milk teeth remain in your mouth until you
era much older. This is because there is no
permanent tooth below or above trying to
come out.
Here are some great tips to help keep your
teeth healthy and shiny this Christmas
Brush your teeth after every meal to
remove every bit of food.
Use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste
that contains fuoride the stuff that
makes teeth stronger.
Begin at the gum and brush in small
circular movements towards the tips
of the teeth.
Scrub the biting surfaces with small
back-and-forth movements.
Follow a routine so that you dont
miss anything.
Begin at the back of the lower teeth
and clean the outside. Then do the
same with the inside.
Do the same for the upper teeth and
thereafter brush all the biting surfaces.
Use dental foss to clean between your
teeth.
Eat food that contains a lot of vitamins
and minerals. Try to eat less sticky
and sweet foods.
Visit a dentist twice a year.
Tips for Healthy Teeth this Christmas
Alex Rassloff, Grade 12, Camps Bay High School. Danielle de Villiers, Grade 12, Camps Bay High School.
Imaan Jacobs, Grade 1, Sea Point Primary School. Aaliyah Saal, Grade 1, Sea Point Primary School.
Lena Weir, Grade 12 Camps Bay High School.
Nancy Roussopoulos, Camps Bay Preparatory School
Stuart Collier, Principal, Camps Bay Primary School David de Korte, Principal, Camps Bay High School
Karen Dreyer-Stempels, South Peninsula High School
Pieter Botha, Principal, Sea Point High School
Where were you born?
Vasco, Cape Town
Where did you study?
Stellenbosch University
What was your favourite subject? German & History
Your favourite teacher?
Mr Hanekom (History & Athletics)
Your favourite day of the week and why?
Friday - of course! Time to end off the week and relax, catching up on Sport on TV.
What star sign are you? Virgo
A special moment while teaching:
There was a boy that was causing problems in all his classes. I eventually persuaded him to join the U/19 rugby
group. There I could work with him in totally different circumstances. There I could finally get through to him the
importance of compliance to get further in life.
Where were you born?
Johannesburg
Where did you study? CPUT
Your favourite subject?
History & Child Education
Your favourite teacher?
Mr Lawrence (History)
Your favourite day of the
week?
Wednesday - I like the sound of it :)
What star sign are you? Leo
A special moment while teaching:
When they realize they can get it and do it on their own.
Nancy Roussopoulos who is the Principal of Camps
Bay Preparatory School and who is retiring after 36
years at the Preparatory School. We are all very sad to
say goodbye to her
Grade 1, Ellerton Primary School.
Its To Dine For!
Mmmmm m,
check out the
r e s t a u r a n t s
in our Out &
About feature -
who wouldnt
want a great meal out at any or all of these
special Cape Town eateries?
Stand a chance to win a voucher from
any one of these gems, just follow the
procedures below and wait for us to
contact you...you may just be taking your
family or friends out for a scrumptious
and memorable meal!
How to Win
E-mail your name, age, school and review
to competitions@thegoodtimes.co.za.
Altrnatively:
1. Go to our facebook page
at: www.facebook.com/
TheGoodTimesSchoolPaper
2. Like us
3. Message us a review of any of the
Hout Bay restaurants featured in
Hout & About. Include information
like:
Your favourite dish?
What you choose off the menu to
really treat yourself?
What appeals to you most about the
restaurant?
What is the service like?
4. Moms and Dads posting for their
children please include their name,
age, school and a contact e-mail.
This competition is open to all ages.
The competition closes on 15 January
2013. The judges decision is fnal and
no correspondence will be entered into
regarding the winners.
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Transformation at Pelican Park High School
Former principal of Sea Point Primary School, Cader Tregonning, was moved across to
Pelican Park High School last year by the Department of Education, with the instruction to
turn the school around. His frst three months at the school were tough and he missed Sea
Point Primary very much. His frst glance at the classrooms was rather depressing. There
were 370 learners and 11 teachers and a lack of materials. He felt there was tremendous
potential in the school and he spoke to the learners and staff about the necessity to turn
it around, into a school of excellence, a school of choice. There had been vandalism and
neglect and the school was in a terrible state. They needed a plan. The staff worked together
and put together a ffteen point intervention plan to make the change. One of those points
was the necessity for past matric exam papers from the last fve years to be compiled
and supplied to the children. A time consuming exercise for each subject teacher and an
expensive exercise for the school.
This is where Paperight joins the story. As if they had been in on the 15 point plan
meetings, Yazeed Peters, business-development manager of Paperight, popped up like a
blessing in disguise. Mr Ighsaan Dramat, Acting HOD, tells how all they had to do was
place an order and the books were there within a week. It is not the frst time the learners
have been exposed to question papers, but it is the frst time they have been exposed to
the papers plus memorandums all in one neat pack individually personalised. The children
found the packs incredibly helpful and those who ordered from the beginning of the year,
saw a marked improvement in their work results and prelims. Mr Tregonning says that the
most important thing was that the learners were able to start from day one to work on the
papers. Those children who had not purchased the question packs saw the results of the
learners who had bought them, and after prelims there was an explosion of pack buying.
Nizaaimudeen Gallow, a matric learner, says he has bought all the packs. Theyve helped
me tremendously. Without them I would not have been able to study, revise my work.
Especially the main subjects like Physics and maybe English also. Working through the
past papers helps me check my answers, see if Im right. And I mostly always am! He
laughs.
Mr Tregonning says Paperight are part and parcel of our family. We want to take this to
the next level. This is all in pursuit of excellence. All in pursuit of where we are going
with our school and theyve (Paperight) played a very, very important role with this years
matriculants and we will always be thankful to them. We need to look at ways of how to
strengthen that partnership in the future.
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A Unique & Unsurpassed Setting
The Camps Bay Schools are set in a unique village-like atmosphere, unsurpassed anywhere
in the world with breathtaking beauty and natural surroundings. Although spread over
three campuses within this pristine suburb, the campus is still able to offer your child the
single school formula, starting from Pre-Reception through to Grade 12. The schools
motto, Strive for the Highest is the driving force behind the Camps Bay Schools and as
one campus we strive to make our joint motto, As One We Grow, a meaningful reality for
the pupils, parents and community.
At the Camps Bay Schools, our joint motto As One We Grow encapsulates what we are
doing in working together. It has allowed us to develop a unique positive synergy that has
gained momentum as the years go by. We look to 2014 with the sure knowledge that we
will continue to grow in every way as we work together.
Above is a photograph of our three Principals. Mr Stuart Collier (Principal of the Primary
School), Mrs Nancy Roussopoulos (Principal of the Preparatory School) and Mr David de
Korte (Principal of the High School).
Snapshots of a Year to Remember
The Camps Bay Schools have had a busy and enjoyable 2013. A year flled with cultural, academic and sporting activities. A year of fun and laughter, learning and achievements.
Below is a pictorial look at some of the events that happened on the campuses throughout the year!
The vibrant and colourful Reception Grade Spring Concert.
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Preparatory School on the soccer feld. Grade 2s in class.
Primary School Junior Grade plays. Primary School on the soccer feld.
Grade 7s making models to assist them with their Geometry.
The Centenary Synerg y Continues
Since the Camps Bay Schools Centenary Celebrations in 2006, the way has been paved for closer co-operation amongst the three schools. This year, once again, through various
combined functions, our learners, staff and parents have moved freely amongst the campuses in the course of their duties in respect of academics, sport and culture.
The Administration and Secretarial staff of the Camps Bay Schools were spoilt on
Secretarys Day by enjoying a lovely lunch together.
We cannot accomplish
all that we need to do
without working together.
Bill Richardson
Mr de Korte visits a Preparatory
School assembly.
Matric 2013 Art by Alex Rassloff.
Grade 2s from the Preparatory School visit the Primary School library.
Founders Day assembly at the Preparatory School.
Matric 2013 Art exhibition by Lena Weir.
2013 Matrics visit their old Primary School.
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Snapshots of a Year to Remember Cont.
The Camps Bay Schools have had a busy and enjoyable 2013. A year flled with cultural, academic and sporting activities. A year of fun and laughter, learning and achievements.
Below is a pictorial look at some of the High School events that happened this year!
High School Inter-House Plays. Honouring Academic Achievers at the High School.
High School Rugby team. Matric 2013 Art by Danielle de Villiers.
A Warm Welcome to a New Chapter
New principal to Ellerton House this year,
Mrs Carolyn Cannon, received a warm
welcome from the school, especially
from the little Grade Ones who presented
her with a beautiful welcome card. Mrs
Cannon joins Ellerton Primary in 2013,
some hundred plus years after the school
was founded.
Ellerton Primary has a rather sketchy start
with the date of 18 June 1914 being the
probable birth date of the school building.
Erven 1043, 1044 and 1049 in Green Point
were bought from the Ellert family by the
School Board for the School Districts of
the Cape. Dutch Reformed Church records
indicate that they established an educational
institution here as early as 1879.
Before 1880 Mr Louis Corbitt opened a
Grammar School at Three Anchor Bay.
So successful was he that he acquired
the stables of Mr Bayley, a racehorse
owner. His residence was at the corner of
Glengariff Road and the site of his house
and his private academy is now occupied
by Ellerton Primary School.
Ellerton was originally called Three
Anchor Bay School. It was controlled
by the committee of Ellerslie Girls High
School and remained under their control
until 1926.
On 2 February 1916 tenders were called for
the building of the present school. The cost
was nine thousand pounds plus the cost of
the site.
On 1 January 1917 this school opened in
the new building with an enrolment of 95
boys and 193 girls.
In 1969 it was suggested that Ellerton
and Ellerslie should amalgamate but
this proposal was rejected by the School
Committee. The architects prepared
preliminary plans for the new additions to
the school in the same year.
On 30 November 1978 the new school hall
was opened by the Director of Education,
Mr. Meyer. The frst letter about the hall
was written in February 1939! The site
was handed over to the builders on 4 July
1977. The new building houses a beautiful
library, spacious cloaks and, of course, the
magnifcent hall.
1981 saw the opening of a much-needed
After-care Centre at the school. This is
housed in the sheds under the school and
provides a valuable service to parents
who are assured that their children are
well cared for until they fetch them after
work. The children spend their afternoons
in these safe, happy and companionable
surroundings.
With the introduction in 1982 of the Gifted
Child Programme by the Cape Education
Department, Ellerton was proclaimed
a Laboratory school. One of the frst 7
schools to achieve this recognition, an
additional teacher was provided by the
Department for the years 1983 - 1988.
From January 1987 the school was granted
long awaited co-educational status by the 2
Directors of Education Dr S Walters and Dr
Frans Knoetze. The boys who previously
had to leave at the end of Std One, now
complete their primary school education at
Ellerton.
In April 1988 work was started on the
building of our own swimming-pool.
Today the school also has a pre-primary or
reception class, with a total enrolment of
320 pupils. Ellerton offers a wide range of
extra-mural activities which include sport
and cultural activities. The principal and
ffteen members of staff are all involved
in activities which include netball, soccer,
tennis, swimming, karate, athletics, art,
choir, musical appreciation and a computer
club.
Ellerton has to make use of neighbouring
schools sports felds, as our grounds are
unable to accommodate all these activities.
Our well-equipped Media Centre is an
integral part of our school curriculum and
our Science laboratory which is used for
all Science lessons, also doubles as a flm
room.
Ellerton has a unique child-centred
educational approach, which provides for
a healthy self concept in every child. We
search for the diversity of attributes within
our classrooms and we consciously seek
to develop and foster this diversity in an
atmosphere of tolerance, understanding
and love.
This means that we deliberately seek to
know each child as a unique person, to
create opportunities for that person to grow
in understanding of themselves and the
world around them.
All learning areas are integrated with
learning centred around skills and
processes. The development of self
discipline in learners is encouraged through
co-operative and group learning. A healthy
and friendly educational environment is
encouraged and maintained.
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Children Learn What They Live.
If a child lives with tolerance
- he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with praise
- he learns to be appreciative.
If a child lives with acceptance
- he learns to love.
If a child lives with recognition
- he learns that it is good to have a goal.
If a child lives with sharing
- he learns generosity.
If a child lives with honesty & fairness
- he learns truth and justice.
If a child lives with security
- he learns to have faith in himself and others.
If a child lives with friendliness
- he learns that the world is a place of love.
If you live with serenity
- your child will have peace of mind!




A school where the diverse needs of
learners are recognised and nurtured in a
supportive environment.
Our mission is to provide quality
education by:
Creating and maintain a positive
and safe environment conducive to
learning and teaching
Having expectations of our learners at
all times
Conducting careful assessment to
recognise and address learners needs
Manage and develop learning materials
to make the curriculum accessible to
all learners
Being life-long learners
Fostering open communication and
teamwork amongst all role players
Developing a respect for the
environment
OUR VISION &
OUR MISSION
STATEMENT
Creative Hat Day.
Early Act Club.
Readathon Dress-up.
MTN Science Visit. Grade R PJ Day
Cakes Sale.
On Friday 10 May, the Weizmann Hall was flled with parents and grandparents
participating in Generation Sinai. Generation Sinai is a ground-breaking partnership
initiative between the Chief Rabbi of South Africa and Jewish day schools throughout the
country and world. For half an hour, at the start of the school day, children from nursery
school to matric learn with their parents. Thousands of children and parents across our
community and country formed part of this unique, moment in time - a time of learning,
a time of bonding and a time of connection. We joined thousands of Jewish families
worldwide learning Torah through this wonderful, meaningful initiative. To have our Hall
flled with parents and grandparents and then be able to watch the quality interactions
taking place between children and adults highlights the value of this programme.
Generation Sinai
We recently were very fortunate to have Professor Cyril Karabus visit Weizmann Primary.
On the day, Weizmann was abuzz with excitement and anticipation awaiting Professor
Karabuss arrival. He entered the hall to a very enthusiastic rendition of Hevenu Shalom
Alechem. He was welcomed by the Sunshine Club (who have raised funds for his legal
costs) and we were shown a short audio-visual presentation prepared by the Judaica Club
about his release. Professor Karabus then spoke about his experiences and answered
questions from the pupils. We were very proud of the depth and insightfulness of the
questions asked and thank Professor Karabus for giving of his time.
Professor Karabus Visits
Weizmanns Sunshine Club
The Sunshine Club (Weizmanns Outreach Club) girls recently spent an enjoyable
afternoon visiting the children at Kensington Crche. The girls read books, played games
and had a great deal of fun playing with the boys and girls at the crche. On returning
after their visit, the following comments were overheard: That was a big mitzvah and
It was a truly heart-warming and meaningful experience. All the Sunshine Club pupils
agreed that they could not wait to return to visit their new friends. We commended them
on the wonderful, warm and caring manner in which they interacted with the children at
Kensington Crche well done!
The Grade 4s from Weizmann Primary School have been learning about map skills in
Geography lessons. Involving cross curricula skills, the learners spent time reading
Flat Stanley which is a book about a boy who was fattened by a bulletin board. There
were many advantages to this, one of which was being able to ft into an envelope! They
then posted their very own Flat Stanleys to family and friends all over the world, from
Johannesburg to Qatar! While on holiday they will be shown around these foreign
places and then were sent home with lots of stories to share! We cant wait to plot their
adventures on our map at school!
Flat Stanleys Travel
Herzlia Weizmann Print Run Sponsored By Riaan King Optometrist:
On Thursday 18 July Weizmann joined the
rest of South Africa and the International
community in celebrating Mandela Day.
When Madiba made his last international
speech at the 46664 concert for his 90th
birthday in Hyde Park, he told us: Its
in your hands to make the world a better
place. It was with this in mind that the
Weizmann campus came together to
join hands for 67 seconds as a gesture of
unity and commitment toward making our
country a better place. During the day we
sought to honour the life of the former
South African president and to celebrate
his 95th birthday by participating in
various activities, which included making
sandwiches for the less fortunate and
writing letters of appreciation to those
who care for us. The Grade 3s delivered
gifts of appreciation to the Sea Point Fire
Department.
The Grade 2s went on a wonderful outing
to Butterfy World as part of their Mini
Beasts theme. The morning began with
a picnic lunch where the pupils enjoyed
seeing all the little creatures in the outside
garden at Butterfy World. They then went
into the School Room where the guide
gave a PowerPoint demonstration and
information on insects, with the focus being
mainly on butterfies. She also included
other creatures the children would see
once they entered the tropical garden, such
as tarantulas, snakes and parrots. Pupils
were given worksheets to complete whilst
they were walking around the garden.
The Grade 2s were fortunate to have such
beautiful weather for their outing which
was thoroughly enjoyed by all! Above is
a delighted Ben Sachs who had a butterfy
land on his hand.
Butterfy World National BullyProof Day and the JAG Foundation
We had a very interesting school talk from former Western
Province rugby centre, Mike Bayly, who spoke to the children
about the work of the JAG Foundation and launched their National
BullyProof Awareness Day with the message of Stand Up, Dont
Stand By. He gave the pupils tools and tips to help prevent bullying
from happening and what to do if someone is bullying them. In
support of National BullyProof Day and the JAG Foundation,
all Weizmann pupils and teachers wore purple on Friday. The
colour purple was chosen to symbolise the bruising that bullying
can cause both physically and emotionally. Pupils were shown
two wonderful videos made by Grade 4 and 6 pupils during Life
Orientation about the different types of bullying you fnd and how
important it is to respect everyone.
The Grade 4s spent a memorable morning at
Highlands House on Monday 29 July. They
performed in front of a packed hall and the
residents were delighted with the show
and asked that they please visit again.
Afterwards, the Grade 4s interviewed the
residents to fnd out about their childhood
experiences. It was a very special morning
which was enjoyed by both the pupils and
the residents. The manner in which the
Grade 4s conducted themselves throughout
the morning made us very proud!
The Successful
Highlands House
Grade 4 Show
Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day in Unity
Following an extensive process of voting and discussion the Learner Leaders for 2014
were selected on the basis of their outstanding leadership qualities including selfess
service, commitment to the school and personal integrity. Shortly after they were selected,
the learner leaders went on an intensive 4-day training camp in Melkbosstrand. The camp
was designed to put the learner leaders through their paces, develop teamwork and engage
in discussions around personal growth. This proved to be a most worthwhile exercise
which was much enjoyed.
At the induction on 17th October, the learner leaders received their badges of Offce after
taking their pledge. The Head learner leaders were also announced. Congratulations to
Thando Gwatyu on his appointment as Head Learner Leader. Ziyanda Mlakalaka and
Babalwa Vava were selected as Deputy Learner Leaders. Our best wishes follow them in
their term of offce.
The Sea Point High learner leaders for 2014 are: Emmanuelle Anguissa, Stefany Brand,
Keshia Capes, Jael Dikondo, Thabang Dywili, Thando Gwatyu, Thina Lobi, Sibulele
Mancunga, Luzuko Maratsha, Ziyanda Mlakalaka, Thando Mndai, Lundi Ntantiso, Seeiso
Ntshoko, Panashe Nyamupanemunda, Aviwe Snyman, Babalwa Vava.
Learner Leaders 2014
Prizegiving October 2013
Prize giving at Sea Point High is distinguished by the fact that we not only recognise
academic performance but also service, sporting prowess, and good citizenship.
At a well-attended function on October 16, we were pleased to have the presence of our
Circuit Team Manager, Ms Vanessa Minnaar as well as members of the Governing Body.
Below are a number of pictures from Prize giving.
Brother and sister and Head Learner Leaders, Khanyisa Xinwa and Siyabulela Boto with their mom.
Amonst others, Khanyisa received The Sandra Van Der Merwe Trophy for Organisation and the
Bakker Trophy for Service. Siya received a host of awards including The Lions Shield for Service
to the School and The Bertha Jacobs Prize for Best Learner in English.
Grade 12 Learners Luleka Mongo and Neliswa Dweza who received the Good Citizens Award and
The Principals Award respectively.
Grade 10 Learner Sakheisizwe Mbangeni
proudly showing off his Patz Trophy for Best
Academic Improvement.
Proud mother and Son. Zachary Gordon
received the Sonnenberg Cup for Visual Art and
the Laughton Prize for Design.
Patience Ruswa (centre) proudly displaying the Sea Point Lions Shield for the fnest pupil of one
year standing.
Sea Point High joined the Township Debating League (TDL) last year after our school
hosted a round of the International Debating Competition. A core group of learners
became regular participants in the training sessions both at school and on weekends. It
did not take long before Sea Point debaters showed their considerable skill, and last year,
Siya Boto, then in grade 11, was chosen as a fnalist for the national Road Safety debating
team. This year, our learners shone at a TDL tournament, where three of our seniors, Siya
Boto, Ntombizonke Ncanana and Thando Gwatyu, were in the winning team. Two of our
juniors, Olwethu Mtati and Jaconde Nsumba were named best speaker and second best
speaker respectively in their division.
Siya, Ntombizonke, Thando,Sithembile Lavisa and Raees Nohaba participated in a major
debating competition, held at Bishops. It should be noted that Sea Point is relatively new
to this and that in a tough series of debates, our learners fared exceptionally well, with
three of them, Siya, Thando and Sithembile being selected for the fnals held at UCT.
Of the over 75 learners who participated, only 18 from the developmental teams were
selected. At the Bishops debates, our learners received high praise from a number of
teachers from other schools who saw them in action.
An excited group of enthusiastic debaters from across the Peninsula arrived at UCT
on Saturday 17 August, to take part in a gruelling competition. Only ten out of the 18
development league debaters would make it through to the national competition in
December. At the end of a rewarding experience in which much was learned, Thando
was chosen. We are proud of the exceptional team work displayed by Sea Point. Their
commitment is remarkable. And if that was not enough, Aviwe Snyman participated in the
fnals of the Road Safety debates.
Debating Team Soaring to New Heights
Last year, Bruce Nyoni and Khanyisa Xinwa were selected to attend a Rotary leadership
camp held in Franschoek. They were asked to report on their experience to a meeting of
the Sea Point Rotary club. The Rotarians were so impressed with Bruce and Khanyisas
superb presentation that discussion soon led to establishing an Interact club at Sea Point.
Dr Linda Kantor from Rotary provided us with keen and helpful support in terms of
establishing a chapter of Interact. Bruce and Khanyisa made this project their own and
did a great deal to motivate and inspire interest in Interact. When it came to the launch at
the school there were over thirty learners involved. One of the frst projects was a school
clean up followed by a visit to Sea Point Primary to assist in the painting of a mural at the
school. Our frst big outing this year was to Red Cross Childrens Hospital. 18 learners
including four singers, impressed with their impeccable behaviour and generosity of spirit.
One of our teachers, Ms N Railoun gladly offered to transport learners to the hospital. The
response of learners to the visit was overwhelmingly positive and a second visit is planned
soon. There is no shortage of enthusiastic interest on the part of our learners to participate.
We are most appreciative of the generous support of Dr Kantor. A big thank you to Rotary
too, for their interest and support.
Interact-ive Community Spirit
Sea Point High School Print Run Sponsored By Lotus Media:
The Stephen Honour Prize is the premier award available to pupils at Sea Point High
School. It is awarded by vote of staff and senior learners and is only awarded to Grade 12
learners. There is one award for a boy and one for a girl each year. The award carries a
special scroll and a very signifcant amount of money which is required to be used in the
furtherance of the recipients education.
These awards are made to learners who have shown outstanding achievement in the
academic sphere as well as having made signifcant contributions in other ways to the
life of the School. It is neither inappropriate nor fanciful to see the Stephen Honour
Prize as the Sea Point High School equivalent of the Rhodes Scholarship and carries an
equivalent prestige amongst the Sea Point High community. The most worthy recipients
of this years Stephen Honour are Siya Boto and Lungiswa Gwanya.
The Stephen Honour Award
Grade 12 Valedictory Ceremony
Valedictory is undoubtedly one of the most signifcant highlights in the life of a grade
12 learner. This is a day for refection, of the memories, the friendships and a time in
high school productively spent. A day too, to consider a life beyond school, and those
important fnal exams. The day began with a superbly organised breakfast where the grade
12s were taken on a photographic trip through their high school years while enjoying the
magnifcent eats so ably prepared by Mrs van Zyl and her enthusiastic team of helpers.
Mrs Botha, Mrs Gordon and the grade 11 Breakfast team clearly did us proud in their
meticulous organisation and decoration, Egyptian style.
A large number of proud parents and guardians, clearly holding back their emotions,
arrived well before the start of the Valedictory Ceremony to take up their seats in
anticipation of the days proceedings. In the foyer, a group of educators and parents/
guardians gathered to lead in ahead of the matrics, holding candles, one each for this
years grade 12s. These candles, representing education, light, hope and the triumph of
the human spirit were displayed in front of the stage in the hall for the duration of the
ceremony. On cue, our talented marimba players sounded the note on which the matrics
of 2013 entered the hall to loud applause.
Ms Fraser, the grade 12 Grade Head for 2013 gave the heartfelt keynote address followed
by a powerful rendition of The Impossible Dream by our remarkable acapella group.
These magnifcent performers also shared a moving blessing at the end of the ceremony.
The Principal, Mr P Botha, handed medals to each of the matrics who then assembled
for one last time to sing the school song. Copious tears refected the emotional intensity
of the day. Leading out to the pulsing beat of the marimbas, the matric class of 2013
released helium balloons in a symbolic gesture of hopes, dreams and aspirations. Sea
Point High wishes our matric class of 2013 everything of the very best. They are a group
of individuals who have done us, and themselves, proud.
Annual Talent Show
Sea Point High School held its annual
Talent and Fashion show on the 23rd
August 2013. There was an unbelievable
display of talent including ballet, singing,
break-dancing, ballroom dancing, and an
acapella group too.
The Fashion show consisted of 12
contestants spread across all the grades.
They were judged not only on how they
looked (and they all looked smashing) but
also on their confdence, sense of style,
and most importantly their interaction
and helpfulness with other competitors.
The winner of Miss Sea Point was Anthea
Knoll with runners up Babalwa Vava and
Luleka Mongo. Jessica Mack won Miss
Personality and the prize for the talent
show was won for a second time in a row
by Theo Louw for his break-dancing act.
The show was compered by DJ Zithandile
Nqonji and Khanyisa Xinwa and was
overall a great success.
The foundation phase art club learnt about famous artists this term. Here they learnt about
Picasso and how his paintings of his faces looked weird. Art work created by Aaliyah
Saal and Imaan Jacobs both in Grade 1.
Foundation Phase Art Club
Science Week August 2013
The Science Week was held in August this year and the above photograph shows the Sea
Point Primary School Science Quiz winners. Well done children, you did us proud!
It takes 90 minutes to orbit earth; you cant
take a shower in space because all the
water foats away; and you have to sleep in
a sleeping bag tied to the wall.
Those were some of the things that Sea
Point Primary children learnt at a recent
space talk presented by Dr Greg Olsen,
who was the third private citizen to visit
the International Space Station (ISS) in
October 2005.
An American research scientist and
entrepreneur who fell in love with South
Africa when he studied at the University of
Port Elizabeth in the early 1970s, Dr Olsen
made his fortune in fbre optics, selling
his frst company, Epitaxx, for US$12
million in 1990. He then co-founded
Sensors Unlimited, a near-infrared camera
manufacturer, which he sold for US$600
million in 2000.
Today he owns a wine farm near Paarl
Olsen Wines but his greatest passion
is talking about his self-funded space
adventure at schools, as this gives him an
opportunity to encourage more children
(particularly girls and those from previously
disadvantaged backgrounds) to consider
careers in science and engineering.
I was just an ordinary kid, he says. I
didnt even get good grades in maths and
science at school! But by working hard I
was eventually able to realise the dream
Id had since I was 10 years old to go to
space. If I could do it, you can do it too!
It took 900 hours of training at the Yuri
Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in
Moscow, not to mention a cool US$20
million, before Dr Olsen blasted off on the
Russian Soyuz rocket TMA-7. From zero
to 25,000km/hour in 10 minutes! After two days in the cramped capsule,
orbiting the earth 34 times, he along with
cosmonaut Valeri Tokarev and astronaut
Bill McArthur docked to the ISS, where he
spent fve days doing various experiments
not to mention learning how eat food and
drink water before it foats away!
He said he particularly enjoyed seeing the
lights of Cape Town twinkling at night
bearing in mind that night only lasts 45
minutes when youre orbiting the earth:
We had 16 sunrises and sunsets every
day!
The scariest part was hitting the atmosphere
at 25,000km/hour when returning to earth:
The capsule was shaking and we could see
fames outside the window as all that speed
energy was converted into heat energy,
slowing us down.
After the presentation, SPPS pupils queued
up to ask questions which Dr Olsen gladly
answered: In space you have to wash
yourself with wetwipes, he revealed.
You have to spit into a napkin when you
brush your teeth. Going to the bathroom
also takes some getting used to
(In case youre wondering, it involves a
hose much like that of a vacuum cleaner!)
I was very excited for Mr Olsen to come
and talk to us about his journey in space,
said Amy October, Grade 3. I would love
to visit the space station.
Mission accomplished, Dr Olsen!
Written by: Joanne Gibson, Grade 1 parent
From Space to Sea Point!
Cosmonaut tells local kids, If I could do it, you can do it!
Thats an excellent question, said cosmonaut Dr Greg Olsen to Grade 3 Sea Point Primary School
student Xhanti Maqubela, with principal Almarie Mead looking on proudly.
The questions came thick and fast: Why dont you wear shoes in space? What happens when you
cut yourself in space? If your spaceship breaks, how do you go outside to fx it?
Sea Point Primary School Print Run Sponsored By The ZEE Group:
If you came out to support the Drama
Clubs modern take on the classic tale
of Beauty and the Beast you will pay
testament to how talented this young cast
is. The play was fun and entertaining from
beginning to end.
The show starts out with Prince (Sibusiso
Macwili) and the Evil Witch (Aneeeqah
Mcdonald) acting out the spellbinding
curse scene where the Prince is turned into
a hideous Beast. The next scene unfolds
when the Father (Thando Mahuzie) steals
a rose from Beasts garden and returns
home to tell his snobby daughter Bianca
(Aurora Bloomberg) and Belle (Shantal
Chinangwa) that he has to return in order
to die. Belle, being the darling daughter she
is, volunteers to go instead. The talented
narrators (Nabeelah Salie and Zahra
Mohamed) carry us through the rest of the
story. From a hip swaying funky Weston
(Faraaz Thomas) to the uptight English
butler Mr Worthing (Sheldon Arendse)
the play is flled with great characters that
inspired many laughs and made the play
fun to watch.
We are not to forget the great choreographed
dances that infused the play with some
modern energy. The dancers (Farah
Jacobs, Humaira Sima, Kay-Lin Lawrence,
Fasil Asamamw, Tara Buffkins, Jenna
Gore, Yanela Cengani, Azraa Slarmie,
Rebecca Klaasen, Bongi Mkhwananzi)
were fabulous and enthusiastic and had
the audience tapping their feet to the beat
with dances to: Bye Bye; Best Song Ever,
Beauty and the Beat; Masterpiece and Sexy
Back.
Mrs Kolstelac and the choir (Elizabeth
Tatushe, Nikilitha Mantungwa, Jade
Vera-Dias, Mackensie Chothia, Farirai
Hlatyawayo, Panashe Ndhlovu, Panashe
Marimari, Gemma Mills, Asha Coz,
Anovuyo Sithembile, Sadrine Theron,
Kuhle Payi, Rebecca Stevens) were simply
beautiful. Their rendition of the much
loved popular Cups song and the classic
Tale as old as Time were breathtaking
and so soulful. The group is full of talented
singers.
Each actor, from the smallest role to the
largest, had their star moments and knew
exactly what needed to be done. They
took the stage with fair and true dramatic
fashion, turning their mistakes into
humorous pieces. Beauty and the Beast
has probably been done thousands of time
yet the audience enjoyed every minute of
it; smiling throughout and wanting to sing
along to the songs.
Beauty and the Beast- Sibusiso and Shantal
Narrators: Aaliyah Saal, Ayla Maharaj-
Goodman, Jemma Pieterson
The Wicked Witch - Aneeqah McDonald
Beauty & The Beast - A Mesmerising Musical
On the 21st October, a group of people
came to our school called The peace
runners. They said they wanted to spread
peace around the world. They came from all
over the globe, China, USA, New Zealand,
Swaziland, Greece and South Africa.
They said famous people held the torch, like
former president Nelson Mandela, Queen
Elizabeth and Jacob Zuma. They taught us
a song and sang another. We were the frst
school to be visited in Africa! When they
are done with the whole run they are going
to the tip of Mount Kilamanjaro. Every
child in the school held the torch in their
classrooms after the talk. Famous people
from all over the world have held the torch
and have made a wish for peace.
Written by Joshua Wickham & Caitlin
Williams, Gr 3
A Visit From the Peace Runners
The speech and drama club (Gr 1 2) get
together every Wednesday afternoon with
their coach Georgia Summers from the
Sunshine speech and drama club.
The club has been together since the
beginning of the year and have been
working on many different poems and
projection skills. The children have come
out and awed us with their talent and have
inspired others to try their hand at acting.
The children have recently put together
a little show class, showing their acting
skills, story telling and diverse range of
poems.
Sunshine Speech & Drama Club
On Tuesday 5 November, the petting
zoo came to Sea Point Primary. The
foundation phase children were so excited
to spend some time touching, feeding and
grooming the farm animals which had
made themselves comfortable on the feld.
Thank you to Mrs Buffkins for organising
this exciting day.
The Petting Zoo
I saw farm animals. The farm animals were
cute, fuffy and soft. I touched a guinea pig.
It was special because it had different paws,
colour eyes and spiky hair. I also touched a
sheep, it was fuffy. I fed the rabbit, guinea
pig and the pig. Nouraah Mohamad, Gr 3
The Petting Zoo Comes to Sea Point
Jeffrey Moshodi with a guinea pig.
Luke Stanley grooming the sheep.
Zoe Stevens with a guinea pig.
Siyasanda Notenga with a guinea pig.